4th August, 2015 Reflection The Blessing of Winter In the heart of winter, let us give thanks for the many quiet blessings of this season. We give thanks for the blessing of winter: Season to cherish the heart. To make warmth and quiet for the heart. To make soups and broths for the heart. To cook for the heart and read for the heart. To curl up softly and nestle with the heart. To sleep deeply and gently at one with the heart. To dream with the heart. To spend time with the heart. A long, long time of peace with the heart. We give thanks for the blessing of winter: Season to cherish the heart. Amen (Michael Leunig) Sometimes our fate resembles a fruit tree in winter. Who would think that those branches would turn green again and blossom, but we hope it, we know it. (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ) May Christ dwell in our hearts through faith, and may we be planted and grounded in love and grow in all ways into Christ. Amen
Re-enrolment 2016
Student Achievement
During Term 3 a formal re-enrolment process will take place. This process enables the College to comply with a CEO requirement regarding enrolment data which is due in Term 4. The actual enrolment prediction for the 2016 school year will influence the recurrent funding for the College. To ensure you do not jeopardise your child’s re-enrolment we would appreciate all fee payments being brought up to date.
We were recently notified by the Federal Government Department of Education and Training that 2014 student Amelia Williamson has been awarded an Australian Vocational Student Prize. The award is in recognition of the achievement of students who have completed their secondary studies while undertaking vocational education and training while at school. Amelia receives a certificate and prize of $1000 for her achievement. We congratulate her in this fantastic achievement.
Mark Sheehan Principal
Rob Blackley Deputy Principal (Students)
Ice/Drug Community Forum
2016 Subject Selections
As you would be aware we are hosting a Drug Community forum this Thursday evening August 6th at 7pm with the support of Victoria Police and the City of Melton. The forum is being held in our Performing Arts Centre and is a ticketed event. There are still some tickets available for those who would like to attend the forum. Tickets can be collected from the Main office.
Year 11 and Year 10 students need to submit their Initial Subject Selections sheet along with their Web Preferences Receipt by this Friday, August 7. This applies to students wishing to do VCE or VCAL pathways. VCE numbers will then be processed and initial blockings completed. Students will be given their initial allocations later in the term. VCAL students will be notified of their application success or not.
To provide ongoing support the DAS West Youth Outreach Team will be providing the opportunity for drug information or counselling at the College. They will be available for parents and students by contacting Mrs Hunter, Mr Quinn or Mrs Thurn at the College. Team/Group Photos Arthur Reed Photos will take Team/group photos next Thursday 13 August at the College. There will be an opportunity should you wish to purchase these photos, and more information will be available next week.
Year 9 students and families have their 2016 Information Evening this Wednesday, August 5. The evening begins at 7pm and will explain the selection process for Year 10 subjects and the VINCIT program. John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff)
Information evening for all current Year 8 students
Performing Arts Gala - Around the World
An Information Evening for our current Year 8 students and parents / guardians will be held in the College Hall on Tuesday 25th August from 7.00pm to 8.30pm. This information session will provide details of the Year 9 GADAL Learning Program and the new facilities that will be available for Year 9 students in 2016; this is a perfect opportunity for parents/guardians to ask questions of the current leaders of the GADAL Learning Program. All parents are required to respond to the invitation to attend this event via CareMonkey, or via hardcopy if your child is locally managed, no later than Thursday 20 August, 2015.
Tickets for the Friday evening performance of this year’s Performing Arts Gala, to be staged on 4th September, are selling swiftly with only 33 tickets remaining. There are still plenty of tickets available for the performance on Thursday 3rd September. Tickets for the Performing Arts Gala are $10 each and are available from the College office. Please note, that the seating for this year’s performance shall be allocated; as such, patrons are advised to book early to ensure that they are able to secure consecutive seating for all of their guests. When booking your tickets, please advise booking staff of any disabled access requirements.
Mrs Karina Dunne, Director GADAL Learning Program, Mr Brad Ryan, Assistant Coordinator Miss Elise Nowak, Assistant Coordinator
Clare O’Sullivan On behalf of the Gala Team
Year 9 Gadal News
cosullivan@crcmelton.com.au
Reminders
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Wednesday 5 August: The 2016 Year 10 Core and VINCIT Information Evening will be held at 7:00pm in the College Hall. The purpose of this evening is to support parents and students with choosing suitable subjects of VINCIT Course, which will lead into later preferred courses and/or allow for progression onto other goals.
CRC Melton Performing Arts Gala ticket order form
Wednesday 12 August: The Year 9 cohort will be attending an excursion next Wednesday to the Melbourne Museum to view the World War 1 Exhibition and the Shrine of Remembrance. As this is part of their understanding towards the History unit in Humanities and associated assessments, it is essential that students attend this organised event. Please note the following important information: Full winter uniform is required for the day. Students are responsible for a packed snack and lunch to bring on the day as students will have no access to purchase food due to a tight schedule. The cost of the excursion per student is $5 and this will need to be paid to their Humanities teacher. Please ensure that you have accepted on CareMonkey or returned required forms back to the school before Monday 10th August. If students do not come to school in their full winter uniform, they will remain behind and complete a detention day of clean-up. If there are any concerns about the excursion, please feel free to contact myself or Mrs Daniela Harrington. Thanking you for your support
Name: _______________________________________
Student’s name: ____________________________
Homeroom: ______________
Contact Number: _____________________________
Number of tickets (each ticket is $10)
Thursday 3rd September, 2015 _________
Friday 4th September, 2015 ____________
Total cost: $ __________________
Money must be enclosed in order to receive tickets.) Karina Dunne Year 9 Gadal Director
Mary MacKillop Feast Day
Year 8 Maths Games Day at PEGS
Join the Sisters of St Joseph for afternoon tea at Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre as they celebrate the 125th anniversary of this Victorian foundation. In celebration of St Mary MacKillop's Feast Day, families, parish communities and other visitors are invited to visit the Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre on Saturday 8th August 2015 between 10.00am and 4.00pm. Afternoon Tea will be served between 1.00pm-3.00pm.
On the 29th of July, Megan Baselmans, Tenniel Tarabene, Bronwyn Ashman, Evana Miesen, Georgia Campbell, Vansh Narang, John Abela and Mitchell Fenton (Year 8's from MASP - More Able Students Program) attended the 19th Statewide Mathematical Games Day held at Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School in East Keilor. We competed in individual and group games and problem solving tasks against other schools. The event was sponsored by MAV (The Maths Association of Victoria), Cambridge, Oxford and Casio.
Free Asthma Education session Dear parents/Guardians, Did you know the school currently manages over 90 students with symptoms of asthma? You are invited to attend a FREE asthma education session at CRC Melton facilitated by the Asthma Foundation of Victoria. Topics covered will be: · · · · ·
What is asthma? How to recognise asthma symptoms Asthma medications and how to take them What to do in an asthma emergency Asthma Action Plans
The top performing teams included Camberwell Grammar, Parade College and Methodist Ladies College. Our two teams achieved middle of the field amongst around 90 teams (2 teams of four students per school). All received certificates and badges. Events like these help us link what often many students face in Mathematics. As Ranjana Srivastava, Oncologist, on Q & A Monday 3rd August said, “I couldn’t quite figure out how rote-learning the 13 times tables … translated to building bridges and flying planes..” Silvana Nuspan Mathematics Teacher
Please contact the school by Monday, August 10 to register your interest in attending.
Parents & Friends The next meeting of the Parents & Friends will be held on Wednesday 26th August at 7.30pm.
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Junior Hockey VCE Units 2 & 4 Outdoor Education Camps Year 10 2016 Information Evening VCE Units 2 & 4 Outdoor Education Camps Year 12 Safe Drive Presentation Ice Community Forum VCE Units 2 & 4 Outdoor Education Camps SACCSS Hockey Social Justice Winter Sleep Out Senior Hockey Year 10 Geography Camp Year 10 Geography Camp Year 9 Premier League Round 4 Year 10 Geography Camp Year 9 Humanities Excursion Year 8 Book week talk VINCIT 2016 Interviews Year 9 Premier League Round 5 Senior Boys & Girls Soccer Round 3 SACCSS Chess Staff Service Day - No classes Year 9 Premier League Round 6 Year 9 2016 Information Evening Year 8 Reflection Days Parents & Friends Meeting Year 8 Reflection Days Senior Soccer Grand Final VINCIT & VCAL Excursion
6.30pm - 7.30p.m
G. Thiele Wednesday 12th
1.00pm - 2.00pm
T. Davine Wednesday 19th
6.30pm - 7.30pm
S. Jakeman Summer Fittings Wednesday 26th 12.00pm - 2.00pm D. Taylor
J. Johnson
L. Vella
A. Salmon
N. Woods
M. Mullan
R. Mc Donald
L. Eagle
M. Salvatore
5.00pm - 8.00pm F. Conway Thursday 27th 12.00pm - 2.00pm Karen Vella 5.00pm - 8.00pm G. Thiele
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
Homework Club Homework Club will be held in the Library each Wednesday between 3.30pm and 4.30pm.