2nd June, 2015 Reflection The Most Holy Trinity God the Father, we praise and bless you because you are the ‘Abba’ of Jesus, and our Father, also lavishing us with your compassion and forgiveness. God the Son, we praise and bless you because you are God’s Word in human flesh, revealing on earth God’s forgiveness and compassion. God the Holy Spirit, we praise and bless you because you are the breath of God’s love and you breathe in us. God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we praise and bless you. You are God, through eternity. To you we direct our love, forever and ever, Amen.
Preparation for Exams
Important Dates
Students across the school will be sitting formal exams over the next week or so. The old adage is “failure to prepare is preparing to fail” so I hope that all students spend the extra time in their preparation for exams. Families too can support their sons and daughters by nurturing a “study climate” in the household — structured TV time, few social interruptions, a healthy diet, exercise and sleep cycles. Best wishes to all students in their exams.
Friday, June 5 is a Professional Learning day for staff. This is a student free day. Monday, June 8 is the Queens’ Birthday Public Holiday. Monday, June 22 is the College mid-year Report Finalisation and Professional Learning day. This is a student free day. Students Achievements
Mark Sheehan Princiapl School Photos Full school photos were held last week, it was very impressive to see, all but a few students, in the full winter uniform. Some students and families were unable to have their photo taken last week. The school photographers are returning this Thursday morning June 4th for a catch up of those students. There is still the opportunity to place orders online up until 10 days from the day of the photos if you haven’t already done so. Follow the link shop.arphotos.com.au/schoolorder and use the ordering code CCM687. Robert Blackley Deputy Principal-Students
Congratulations to Mitchell Wills Year 11 for being selected to represent School Sport Victoria and the College at the Pacific School Games in swimming to be held in Adelaide from 20th November – 27th November 2015. We wish Mitchell all the best. Congratulations to Will & Zane Breich who have qualified for the Sydney Interstate Judo Championship, on the 5th of June till 8th of June. Past students, Julia Sansone and Julien Johnson, were recently presented with the Gordon Young Awards for outstanding leadership within our community. Our local Federal Member of Parliament, Brendan O’Connor presented the awards and congratulated the students on their achievements.
VCE Dance Solo Performances
Year 7 Premier League results
The VCE Dance students will be presenting their technique solos this Friday 5th June. The event will be held in the Performing Arts Centre at 6:30pm sharp till 7pm. The routines presented are one of two solos the students will need to perform for their end of year performance Examination. Parents, family members and friends are welcome, as are members of the College community. The performance will begin promptly at 6.30pm and no entry will be possible whilst a performance is in progress. If attending please email: ahughes@crcmelton.com.au
In the last week of the home and away competition CRC travelled to Caroline Chisholm College in Braybrook.
Ashlee Hughes VCE Teacher
I wish to congratulate all staff and students involved with Year 7 Premier league and hope they enjoyed the experience that Premier league offers.
Results are as follows: Netball: Boys’ AFL: Boys’ basketball: Girls’ basketball: Boys’ soccer: Girls’ soccer: Boys’ volleyball: Girls’ volleyball:
CRCM defeated CCCC 31-4 CRCM defeated CCCC 69-20 CCCC defeated CRCM 55-27 CRCM defeated CCCC 24-4 CRCM defeated CCCCC 2-1 CCCC defeated CRCM 3-2 CCCC defeated CRCM 3-0 CRCM defeated CCCC 3-1
Also a big congratulations to the following teams who have progressed to the semi-finals.
Celebration Day Last Tuesday, CRC enjoyed its annual Celebration Day. Students began the day with Mass at their parishes, then travelled to school for a day of activities and events. There was a carnival atmosphere through the presence of jumping castles and rides, and delicious snacks as well as our yearly talent show and a line up of other contests. A relatively new and important part of our celebration day tradition is the presence of community based charities and organisations to help inform students about not only how they can be assisted when in need, but how they can give back to their community and help others. Money raised throughout the day will be donated to Br Beausang in Kenya, McAuley Community Services and Orygen Youth Health in an effort to assist those who are in need. The day was considered a success as we have raised $9,300 for our chosen organisations and we all enjoyed a well earned day of relaxation and fun for all. Corey Vella Deputy Media Leader
Girls volleyball Girls basketball Girls netball Boys AFL We have yet to confirm who we will be playing in the semi-finals, however it looks like several teams will be playing Salesian College in Sunbury. Semi-finals will take place on Wednesday 10th of June with the Grand Finals taking place the following week on Wednesday 17th of June. Senior Sport Last week saw both the senior football and netball teams in action again with our Netballers recovering from the previous week to defeat Emmanuel College 48-24 at home. For the first time in the schools short senior history, the senior AFL team took on CRC Sydenham in the first ever Bruce Runnalls cup. Bruce was Melton’s Deputy Principal before becoming Principal at CRC Sydenham and had a great passion for sport. In a close fought match, CRC Melton came from behind to take out the cup 12-6-78 to 12-4-76. The final round of senior netball and football occurs on Tuesday 16th of June with our netballers taking on Kolbe for a spot in the grand final and the AFL team travelling to Penola and hopefully securing its second win for the season, and remaining in division 1 of the competition for next season.
Year 7 Movie Mania Night
Information for parents who previously received EMA
Year 7 students are invited to attend the Year 7 Movie Mania night. The evening is being run by the Year 7 Homeroom team.
Camps, Sports & Excursion Fund (CSEF) has replaced EMA. Parents who received EMA will receive a letter and application form. Parents who are eligible need to lodge forms with the school by 19th June 2015. If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. The allowance will be paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions, or sporting activities for the benefit of your child. The annual CSEF amount is $225 for secondary school students.
When: Time: Location: Movie: What to wear: What to bring:
Friday 19th June 5.30pm - 8.00pm Performing Arts Centre (PAC) Mall Cop 2, PG Casual attire A snack to eat at interval time in the foyer
The aim of the night is to finish off the semester with a fun and enjoyable night before the school holidays begin. Students attending are asked to make a gold coin donation to raise money for our sister school in Kenya, Brother Beausang. Emma Wright Year 7 Coordinator Head Lice The College has been notified of a case of head lice within the Year 10 level. If a student has head lice, we ask parents to inform the College and take the appropriate action. Further information can be obtained on www.dhs.vic.gov.au/phd/headlice
Mid Year Exams and Timed Assessment Tasks A formal assessment schedule will operate across Years 7 – 11. These will take place over the dates from June 3 to June 12. Below is information for Years 7 – 12 students. Years 7 & 8 Apart from timed assessment tasks that will operate in normal class times, all Year 7 & 8 students will do a Timed Assessment Task in Mathematics and English at the same time. These assessment tasks will take place in R Building and take the place of the normal timetabled class. Tuesday June 9
Tuesday June 9
Thursday June 11
Friday June 12
Year 7 MATHEMATICS Period 3
Year 8 MATHEMATICS Period 4
Year 7 ENGLISH Period 2
Year 8 ENGLISH Period 2
Year 9 Year 9 students will undertake exams beginning Thursday, June 4. Elective exams will take place in normal scheduled class times. Exams in Mathematics, English, Science and Humanities will take place in R Building on the following dates.
Thursday June 4 (9)
Tuesday June 9 (2)
Thursday June 11 (4)
Friday June 12 (5)
Year 9 Maths Per 1
Year 9 Humanities Per 1
Year 9 English Per 1
Year 9 Science Per 3
Year 10 & 11 Year 11 students will undertake VCE Unit 1 exams from Wednesday, June 3 to Friday, June 12 and Year 10 students have exams between Thursday, June 4 – Friday, June 12.
Year 11 exams will take place in J Building and Year 10 exams in our J & R Buildings. Students are only required at school when they have exams. Supervised study rooms will operate for students who need or wish to be at school during non-exam periods. Students will be expected to wear full College uniform when present for exams. Students need to be at the College at least 15 minutes before the published starting times to ensure smooth entry into the exam venues.
The exam schedule for Year 11 and 10 is set out below. Year 10 & 11 Exam Timetable June 2015 Time 8.50 – 10.15
10.50 – 12.15 This starting and finishing time may change depending on exams 1.55 – 3.20
Wednesday June 3 11 General Maths 11 Methods J Building
Thursday June 4 11 Biology 11 Drama 10 Mind Matters J Building
11 English J Building
11 Literature 11 Language 10 Drama 10 VCD 10 Cells to Creatures J Building
11 History J Building
11 Chemistry 11 Infomation Tech 10 History J Building
Tuesday June 9 11 HHD 11 Physics 10 Business & Commerce 10 Geography J Building 11 VET Music 11 VCD 10 Art 10 Indonesian J Building
Wednesday June 10 (GAT) 10 RE R Building
Thursday June 11 11 Psychology 10 Food 10 ICT Game Design J Building
Friday June 12 11 Business Management 10 Media 10 Italian J Building
10 English 159 R Building
11 Food Technology 11 Physical Education 10 Chemistry in the Environment 10 Science J Building
11 General Maths Adv
11 Legal Studies 10 Political Law 10 Outdoor Ed 10 Engineering 10 Hospitality J Building
10 Core Maths 10 Core Plus 10 PreFoundation R Building
11 Studio Arts 11 Accounting 10 Advanced PE J Building
11 Media 11 Wood 10 Wood 10 Newton Sparks a Starwar J Building
Years 12 & 11 - VCAA General Achievement Task (GAT) Year 12 students have normal classes during the Year 10 & 11 exam period, except on Wednesday, June 10 when all Year 12 VCE Students and any Year 11 students undertaking a Unit 3/4 study must sit the GAT as below: 10.00am – 1.15pm
VCAA GAT
J-Building
Students need to be at the College at least 30 minutes before the GAT published reading time to ensure smooth entry into the exam venues. Full College uniform is required. Year 10 VINCIT and Year 11 & 12 VCAL students will follow their normal programs during this exam period. VCE Semester 2 Unit 2 and Unit 4 Studies begin on Monday, June 15. John Christie Deputy Principal - Staff
Calendar
Uniform
2015
2015
Term 2
Term 2
June
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11th 12th 16th 17th 18th 22nd 23rd 24th
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Year 7 Premier League Round 6 Year 11 Exams commence ICAS Science Competition Year 9 - 11 Exams Professional Learning day for staff - No classes Food Van visit Queen’s Birthday Holiday - No classes Year 9 - 11 Exams Year 7 & 8 TATS Year 9 - 11 Exams Year 7 & 8 TATS VCAA GAT Year 7 Premier League Semi Final Year 9 - 11 Exams Year 7 & 8 TATS Year 9 - 11 Exams Year 7 & 8 TATS VCAA Semester 1 ends Year 7 MASP Excursion Senior AFL & Netball Round 5 Senior B & G Soccer Round 1 Year 9 - 12 Italian Competition Year 7 Premier League Grand Final Year 11 Tertiary Orientation Day Year 10 Work Experience Staff Professional Learning day - No classes Year 10 Work Experience Year 10 Work Experience AFL/Netball Grand Final Year 8 LOTE Excursion Year 11 Reflection day Year 10 Work Experience Year 9 City Experience Year 12 Drama Solos Year 10 Work Experience Year 9 City Experience Term 2 concludes Cinderella Ballet Excursion
Homework Club Homework Club will run from Wednesday, 22nd April from 3.30pm to 4.30pm in the Library and finish 18th June.
Wednesday 3rd
6.30pm - 7.30pm
M. Salvatore
I. Guy
Wednesday 10th 1.00pm - 2.00pm R. McDonald Wednesday 17th 6.30pm - 7.30pm L. Eagle Wednesday 24th 1.00pm - 2.00pm L. Vella
Mass Times Parish of Melton Parish Priest : Fr Michael Moody Weekend Mass times: St Catherine of Siena Church Bulmans Rd, Melton West Saturday: 6.00pm Sunday: 9.00am & 11.00am St Dominic’s Church Sunday: 5.00pm St Bernard’s Parish Parish Priest: Fr. Brian Glasheen Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 6.30pm Sunday: 8.30am & 10.00am
St Anthony’s Parish Parish Priest: Fr. Fabian Smith Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 5.30pm Sunday: 8.30am & 10.30am