6th September, 2016 Reflection Seeing and loving in others what you see and love in them God our Father, the qualities I see lived out so well in some people are a reflection of your own goodness, and I know that I have much to learn from other people who reflect your image and likeness in different ways. Inspire me to respect others fully as my equals, seeing and loving in themwhat you see and love in them. Amen
Dear Parents and Students, Canonisation of Mother Teresa There were great celebrations for the Catholic Church and particularly the Missionaries of Charity Sisters last weekend when Pope Francis declared Mother Teresa a Saint, honouring her for working with the poor in India. In his homily, Pope Francis said she had shone a light in the darkness of the many who no longer had tears to shed for their poverty and suffering, she showed mercy to all and offered practical help for the poorest and for all those in need. I share a prayer from St Teresa People are often unreasonable and self centred FORGIVE THEN ANYWAY If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives BE KIND ANYWAY If you are honest, people may cheat you BE HONEST ANYWAY If you find happiness, people maybe jealous BE HAPPY ANYWAY The good you do today may be forgotten DO GOOD ANYWAY Give the world your best and it may never be enough GIVE YOU BEST ANYWAY For you see, in the end it is between YOU AND GOD It was never between you and them anyway National E Smart Week National eSmart Week, September 5-9, is an initiative developed by the Alannah & Madeline Foundation, in partnership with Telstra Foundation. The web is a great place to learn, be creative and stay connected, but with one in seven young Australians found to be suffering from cyber bullying, and the many other challenges young people face online, it’s important that we invest in giving our students the skills they need to be responsible digital citizens. That’s why we are participating in the Alannah & Madeline Foundation’s National eSmart Week - along with hundreds of other schools and libraries - to show our commitment to cyber safety, wellbeing and digital inclusion. The eSafety Office provides some excellent resources for parents, students and schools of the digital world we now live and rely on, check out the following link for parents https://www.esafety.gov.au/education-resources/iparent
Road Safety Forum
The City of Melton is hosting another Community Road Safety Forum to be held at the Melton Library on 15 September 2016. Please refer to the attached flyer for more information. There will be show bags given out on the night and your chance to WIN FREE DRIVING LESSONS as door prizes. If you complete the evaluation form you will go into the draw to win a $100 Coles Myer Voucher. Robert Blackley Deputy Principal - Students From the Deputy Principal (Staff) 2017 Subject Selections All 2017 Subject selections have now closed and Year 9 – 12 blockings are nearly finalised. Current Year 10 and Year 11 students will be given their initial allocations over the next week. Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews Parent-Student-Teacher interviews will take place after school on Thursday, September 15 and during the day on September 16 (last day of term). Please note that the last day of Term 3 will therefore have no classes operating. These interviews will link to the Term 3 Interim Reports that are now available through our Parent Access Module (PAM). As part of the report, a recommendation on attendance at Parent-Student-Teacher interviews is included. Interview bookings opened today, Tuesday, September 6. These interviews are booked through our Parent Access Module (PAM). If you have any difficulty accessing PAM please contact the College Office or email itsupport@crcmelton.com.au. It is expected that students attend interviews with their parents/guardians. 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. Year 10 Vincit Work Experience Year 10 Vincit Work Experience will operate the last week of this term (September 12 – 16). End of Term Term 3 classes conclude on Thursday, 15th September at 3.20pm. John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff)
Showcase 2016
The theme for Showcase 2016 is “Crème de la creme”. Music Performances include the always impressive Ensemble, the Year 12 VET Music class: a Psychedelic Rock band, Jazz Trio: the “Sax Pistols”, Contemporary Duo: Brandon & Sophia, Classic Rock Duo: Tahlia & Joel, Acoustic Duo: Tylah & Alison, Music Theatre Solo: Julie, Modern Solo: Brittney, Contemporary Solos: Jack & Jacinta. Dance Performances include the newly formed Junior Dance Group and Elite Dance Groups. Tickets for Thursday 6th October and Friday 7th October are $15 for adults & $10 for children. Show commences at 7pm sharp. Please note that tickets also include finger food provided by the Year 10 Hospitality class. Tickets are on sale now. They will only be available via the TryBooking website. There will be no tickets available at the door.
Tickets are available through the TryBooking website. Make sure you book group tickets early to ensure you are all seated together. For bookings go to: https://www.trybooking.com/MSQS and https://www.trybooking.com/223514
Mobile Blood Bank
Last Tuesday Jesse O'Rourke, Juliet Brooking and Athyang Akec visited the mobile blood bank in Melton. Each blood donation helps to save the life of three others so altogether our donation contributed to saving 9 lives. The process began with paper work and an interview and ended with the consumption of the very famous and yummy choc chip cookies. The girls were slightly nervous but very brave and excited about their contribution. Well done. Marg Rowe-Watts Social Justice Coordinator VET Music Nights
The Year 12 VET Music class are performing their entire programs over 2 exciting nights: Thursday 8th September 6.30 - 9.00pm The Sax Pistols: Gabrielle Hosking, Jeremy D’souza & Massimo Urban Classic Rock duo: Tahlia Muscat & Joel Salvatore Acoustic duo: Tylah Bavage & Alison Andrada Contemporary solos: Brittney Gathercole & Jacinta Guirguis Friday 9th September 6.30 - 8.30pm Psychedelic Rock: Liam Thurn, Alana Wilson, Charlene Van Ravenstein, Jasmine Merceica & Juliette Campagna Acoustic duo: Brandon Ferdinand & Sophia Di Domenico Music theatre solo: Julie De Domenico Contemporary solo: Jack Doyle Admission is FREE for these concerts. We would love to see as many family & friends as possible to support the VET Music students as they perform their entire program. Elisabeth Falzon Co Performing Arts Coordinator
Head Lice The College has been notified of several cases of head lice within the Year 7 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
Community Service at Wedge Park Primary School
Last week Year 9 students visited Wedge Park Primary School to take part in cross age tutoring. This is what they had to say. Mitchell Fenton: I helped with typing on Microsoft word and helped with creating their treehouse story door display for book week. Jayden Cran: I helped some kids with coming up with ideas for their box room in the 26 story treehouse display. Terence Arambulo: I aided several kids with their project ideas Liam Beck: I helped a student come up with ways to make planets for his project and I gave ideas about how to make a ball pit room display in a cardboard box.
RSPCA Bake Sale thank - you Last Friday Ken Dumandan and the Social justice team held a bake sale for the RSPCA. Many students and their parents supported this by helping bake some amazing cakes, cup cakes and treats at home. With everyone's help we were able to send off approximately $228.00. This money will be used to train more officers looking after the welfare of animals. Marg Rowe-Watts Social Justice Coordinator Language News Languages Day was last Friday and what a great day it was for all the Year 7s. The day consisted of a visit from Adam, an animator and the only Australian person who writes and draws Simpson comics. He taught us about the characters and how to make them seem lifelike. Then a hilarious comedy act followed. The two main protagonists were two Italian boys named Pasquale and Pippo. They both had eccentric senses of humour. Their play was called Mission Gnocchi and of course, it was about making gnocchi in a most hilarious manner. Their act was definitely the very best part of the day. I believe all the Year 7 students would agree. This was immediately followed by an Italian performer called Philip, who taught us Italian songs and how to dance the Tarantella and Waltz dances. We had gelati and a multicultural lunch. Afterwards, we also enjoyed performances from students in higher year levels. The talent we witnessed was unbelievable. We would all like to thank the teachers for their efforts on this spectacular day especially Mrs. Russo.
Jill Kung and Gabrielle Medina - 7 Anthony
The City you imagine . . . Melton City 2036
Share your ideas – create a vision Our community is growing fast and we need your help to make it an even better place now and in the future. We want you to tell us how you see our City in the future: a vision for Melton City 2036. The City we imagine – Melton City 2036 will be the first community vision describing the City in which the community aspires to live, work and play. Join the conversation: Find out more about the project at: melton.vic.gov.au/meltoncity2036 Fill in a short survey (closing 18 September) at: melton.vic.gov.au/meltoncity2036 Take part in the online forum at: oursay.org/cityofmelton Email: meltoncity2036@melton.vic.gov.au
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Year 7 MASP Excursion Year 7 China Expo VET Music Night (Year 11) Vincit Excursion VET Music Night (Year 12) Vincit Work Experience Vincit Work Experience Vincit Excursion Year 9 Premier League Vincit Work Experience CRC Melton Sports Awards Night Year 10 History Excursion Vincit Work Experience VET Allied Health Excursion Year 8 Premier League Round 1 Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews Vincit Work Experience Term 3 ends - No classes Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews
Wednesday 7th S De Courcy
6.30pm - 7.30pm G. Thiele
Wednesday 14th 1.00pm - 2.00pm A. Vranesic Term 4 October Monday 3rd
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Wednesday 5th L. Vella
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Monday 10th
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Wednesday 12th 1.00pm - 2.00pm C. Sicily K. Vella
Term 4 October 3rd 6th 7th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 18th 19th 20th 21st 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th
Term 4 begins Year 8 Premier League Round 2 Showcase Vincit Excursion Showcase Year 10 Geography Camp 12 V Excursion Year 9 Outdoor Education Camps Year 10 Geography Camp Year 9 Outdoor Education Camps Year 10 Geography Camp Year 9 Outdoor Education Camps Year 8 Premier League Round 3 2017 Italy Trip Information Night Vincit Excursion Year 12 Graduation Mass Western Cluster VET classes finish VCE Unit 2 Outdoor Education Camp Year 8 Premier League Round 4 VCE Arts Exhibition VCE Unit 2 Outdoor Education Camp Vincit Excursion University visits - Year 11 Year 7 & 8 TAT’s Student Leadership Training Day Year 7 & 8 TAT’s VCAA Exams begin P & F Meeting - 7.30pm Year 7 & 8 TAT’s Year 8 Premier League Round 5 Year 9 Exams Year 9 Exams Vinicit Excursion
Mass Times Parish of Melton Parish Priest : Fr Michael Moody Assistant Priest: Fr Geoffrey Mcilroy 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 Anthony’s Parish Parish Priest: Fr. Fabian Smith Assistant Priest: Fr John Paul Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 5.30pm Sunday: 8.30am & 10.30am
St Bernard’s Parish Parish Priest: Fr. Brian Glasheen Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 6.30pm Sunday: 8.30am & 10.00am
Homework Club Homework Club will run every Wednesday from 20th July from 3.30pm to 4.30pm until Wednesday 7th September in the Library .