2nd September, 2014 Reflection Let the Renewing of Your Minds Transform You ‘With your eyes wide open to the mercies of God, I appeal to you, my sisters and brothers, to worship in a way that is worthy of thinking beings, by presenting yourselves as a living gift, dedicated and truly pleasing to God. Do not model yourselves on the behaviour of the world around you, but let the renewing of your minds transform you. This is the only way to discern for yourselves what is the will of God – what is good and acceptable and mature.’ (Romans Ch 12) Paul’s message to us is to have deep respect for one another, and let our love be tender and loyal. To give ourselves wholeheartedly to the work of God. And keep the fires of the spirit burning.
Spring has arrived early! It appeared that Spring had arrived early on the weekend but being Melbourne we will, no doubt, get a sample of all four seasons in the next three months. The quintessential reflection on Spring is that it’s a time of new growth. We see the new growth in nature with the blossom and colours in the garden. What about our spiritual lives? posed St Teresa of Avila. Can you ask God what new life is ready to break out in your personal world? She said that you sometimes need to get rid of the junk (spring clean) in our lives to make room for God. She believed that God gradually enlarges our souls to make room for His vastness. Cabaret Good luck to all staff and students involved in the Cabaret this week! Reminder Re-enrolment 2015 There are a large number of families who are still to return their re-enrolment paperwork. All paperwork is now overdue. Paperwork needs to be returned even if your child is not returning. Mark Sheehan Principal
Interim Reports Interviews
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Term 3 Interim Reports are now available through our Parent Access Module (PAM). As well as student overall progress and work habits, they also contain interview recommendations for our final round of Parent-Student-Teacher interviews that take place on Wednesday, September 10 (4.00-7.00pm) and Thursday, September 11 (1.00 – 7.30pm). For these interviews we will be trialing a new booking system through our Parent Access Module (PAM). To access P-S-T Bookings: Log in to PAM At the top you will see the Parent Interviews link (click to enter) Then select your child (if you have more than one, each will be listed separately) Select the subject Choose an available time with that teacher Repeat for each class and child as needed. Use the print icon to print off your interview times. Following feedback, we will be using 3 venues for interviews, the J (Year 12) Building, the R (Year 10) Building and our new Trade Training Centre (T Building). On entrance to whichever building you enter first, there will be a staff location sheet. Please note that Thursday, September 11 is a student free day except for Year 12 students who are required for a compulsory and normal school day. At the conclusion of classes (Period 1&2) at 12:00pm there will be a short presentation for all Year 12’s run by the VCAL students. Year 12 students will be dismissed around 1pm. John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff)