7th May, 2013 Reflection A Mother's Love There are times when only a mother's love can understand our tears, can soothe our disappointments and calm all of our fears. There are times when only a mother's love can share the joy we feel when something we've dreamed about quite suddenly is real. There are times when only a mother's faith can help us on life's way and inspire in us the confidence we need from day to day. For a mother's heart and a mother's faith and a mother's steadfast love were fashioned by the angels and sent from God above. --Author Unknown
School Photos - May 21 Full school photos are scheduled for Tuesday 21st May. Envelopes will be distributed to students this week. Arthur Reed Photos also provide the opportunity for family photos. Students will be required to wear full winter uniform for the photos. If a student has PE or a related activity they will need to bring their PE uniform to school and change. Further details will be published in coming newsletters. Parent Information Evening for Year 11 & 12 Approximately 30 parents attended the Year 11 and 12 parents evening held last Thursday May 2, a disappointing number considering the information presented on the evening and letter of invitation was given to each student the week before. The feedback from those who did attend found it extremely helpful and motivating. The evening was a follow up to the workshop the Year 12 students were involved in earlier in the day. The presenter Darren Pereira from Success Integrated engaged and equipped the audience with a range of strategies to help them as parents in supporting their son or daughter in their VCE years. He presented the concept of Growth Mindset, that is, “excellence is about effort, it motivates and I must work hard to achieve”. The parents shared examples of growth mindset statements: “great effort”, “your commitment to your studies is fantastic”, “proud of your efforts”.
To help students with organisation Darren presented a homework/study plan that includes, study periods, meal times, work and sporting commitments. Time management can be more effective by planning and prioritising tasks, chunking and breaking down activities and then allocating time frames. As Darren suggested 1 minute in planning saves 4 minutes in doing. He also emphasised the importance of reviewing notes regularly because we forget more than 1/2 of what we learn within 1 hour, 2/3 within a day, therefore students need to do their first review immediately, followed up with a short review of notes within 24 hours to correct any errors and clarify any misunderstandings. A review of the week’s notes is then undertaken at the end of the week of approximately 1 hour, further reviews are done once per month and then again after a month. He also presented the notion of listening to Baroque music while studying as it induces relaxed alertness and increased recall performance. Further information, study templates and inspirational videos can be found on Darren’s website or facebook page: www.successintegrated.com/parentfacebook.com/ successintegrated.com.au Year 11 Study Skills Workshop Year 11 students this Thursday will be involved in a study skills workshop conducted by an organisation called Elevate Education, a group of university students who relate closely to the experience of VCE students.
Celebration Day/Back to Parish Mass
Sports Report
On Thursday 23rd of May, students will start their day at their local parish church for morning Mass with their parish community. They will return to school by bus for Celebration Day activities with a barbecue lunch included. CRC staff will be at all parishes and supervise the return to school. The College day will have a normal finish time of 3.20pm. Students are to wear PE uniform and are expected to make their own way to church and are required 15 minutes before Mass begins.
Tuesday 30th April - SACCSS Cross Country Carnival History has been made! The CRC Melton Senior Cross Country Team for the first time has won the senior aggregate overall defeating their rivals Mackillop, who have had domination over the competition since its existence. The senior aggregate is determined from a strong group effort which was seen in both boys and girls senior teams.
Mass times: St Anthony’s 9.15am St Dominic’s 9.15am. St Bernard’s 9.15am Robert Blackley Deputy Principal - Students There were many medal winners: Mothers' Night The evening planned for this Thursday at the College has been cancelled. At the time of the Newsletter going to print there had been too few Mum's expressing a desire to take part. We do take this opportunity to wish all the Mums a wonderful day with their families this coming Sunday. Shaun Coates Religious Education & Faith Development Coordinator
1st: Annika Miesen Senior girls and Andrew Amor 13 Years boys 2nd: Maddie James 14 Years girls 3rd: Dom Miesen 14 Years boys, Nick Benca 15 & 16 Years boys and Ryan Holzer Senior boys. Congratulations to all competitors for representing the school and competing to the best of their abilities. The success would not have been possible if it were not for all of the hard work done by Mr Brown, Ms Brown and Mr McCann and it proves the fact that by doing hard work success will follow.
Hygiene and Barista Course This course is running as part of Girls Night In at Djerriwarrh Employment and Education Services at Melton commencing next week – Tuesday 7 May. If you are interested please collect permission forms from the office or contact: Kayla Briggs Youth Programs and Events Worker Melton City Council ph: (03) 9747 5382 mobile: 0412 617 304 fax: (03) 9743 9970 www.melton.vic.gov.au
Congratulations to all competitors for representing the school and competing to the best of their abilities. The success would not have been possible if it were not for all of the hard work done by Mr Brown, Ms Brown and Mr McCann and it proves the fact that by doing hard work success will follow. Sunday 6th May - The Great Train Race A small number of students braved a cool morning to face the great train race, to run from Belgrave to Emerald along the train line approximately 13.2 kilometres against the Puffing Billy Steam Locomotive. Nicholas Benca was the only student able to beat the train with a time of 53:43 with all others doing extremely well. I would like to thank Mr McCann for his preparation and looking after us on the day. I would highly recommend this run to any other students wishing to battle the train in what is a well spirited event. Joshua Seymour & Hannah Taylor Sports Captains
Naplan Testing Years 7 & 9 2013
Our dates and times are as follows:
The 2013 National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) for Years 7 and 9 students will be held on Tuesday 14 May, Wednesday 15 May and Thursday 16 May. NAPLAN tests assess student knowledge and skills in Writing, Reading, Language Conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and Numeracy.
Tuesday, May 14
The results of the tests provide information for students, parents, teachers and school leadership which can be used to improve student achievement. All Years 7 and 9 students are expected to participate in the NAPLAN tests. Exemptions may be granted to students with significant intellectual disabilities and to students who have been learning English for less than one year. The College’s Learning Support staff will contact the parents of those students who may be eligible for exemption. Parental consent is required before any support due to disability or exemption is granted. Support can be arranged for students with disabilities, if the student regularly uses similar support for classroom assessment tasks. Students may be withdrawn from NAPLAN by their parent or carer. This is a matter for consideration by parents and carers in consultation with the relevant Year Level Coordinator. If, after consultation, you decide to withdraw your child, you must sign a Student Withdrawal form. These forms are available at the college. During the test week, catch-up tests will be available for individual students who are absent on test days. These students may undertake catch-up tests on the days in the test week after the scheduled test, up to and including Friday, May 17. Parents will receive a personal NAPLAN report later in the year. The report will describe each student’s particular skills in Reading, Writing, Language Conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and Numeracy. The report will also show performance in relation to national minimum standards. These describe the minimum acceptable standards for students across Australia. I am confident that the information you receive as a result of your child’s participation in the NAPLAN tests will be valuable in helping you to assess your child’s progress in literacy and numeracy. For more information about the tests, please visit the VCAA website at www.vcaa.vic.edu.au or the NAP website at www.nap.edu.au
Language Conventions
Writing
YEAR 7
YEAR 9
Period 1
Period 1
YEAR 7
YEAR 9
Period 2
Period 2
Wednesday, May 15
Reading
YEAR 7 Period 1
YEAR 9 Period 1
Thursday, May 16
Numeracy (calculator required)
Numeracy (non-calculator)
YEAR 7
YEAR 9
Period 1
Period 1
YEAR 7
YEAR 9*
Period 2
Period 2
These times are stipulated by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority to ensure all schools are undertaking tests at common times. Students will need to have a ruler, an eraser and book to read (if they finish early) as well as their books for the remainder of each period class of each session unless told otherwise (as most tests will not take a full 1 period time allotment). Can I particularly stress the need for all students to have their own calculator for the Thursday morning test? Students should also check that fresh batteries have been fitted. Any student away will be advised of a catch up time on the Friday if available. A brochure outlining basic information to parents about NAPLAN will be distributed to all Year 7 and Year 9 students this week to take home. If you have any questions, please contact me at College. John Christie Deputy Principal - Staff
Senior Drama Excursion
Peter Pan This year’s College production of Peter Pan involves a scene that takes place within a nursery. As such, we are in desperate need of old doonas, blankets, doona covers and pillows. The production team would be very appreciative of any families who have any such bedding that they no longer require and who are willing to donate to our production. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you are able to assist us in this matter. Clare O'Sullivan Performance Co-ordinator cosullivan@crcmelton.com.au Impetigo (school sores) A case of impetigo/school sores has been diagnosed in a student in Year 8. For further information: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
Homework Club
Homework club will run from Wednesday 9th May until Wednesday 19th June.
Last Wednesday the Year 10, 11 and 12 drama students attended their first performance from the VCAA drama list for 2013. Beached by Melissa Bubnic, is a contemporary Australian play that follows for a short period, the life of a family whilst they are taping a reality television series. The performance was an ideal example for our senior drama students, of non-naturalistic performance work that relied heavily upon the stagecraft elements of lighting, sound and multi-media to convey this non-naturalism to the audience. This performance will provide the stimulus for school assessed course work, as well as the Year 12 drama written exam. Senior drama students were also given the opportunity to attend the VCE Season of Excellence on Friday evening. This performance was a showcase of several high scoring Year 12 drama solos from last year. It was a magnificent opportunity for CRC students to view high calibre performance work, from students from across the state, who received near perfect scores for their solo performances. Clare O'Sullivan & Ashlee Hughes
Uniform
Calendar 2013 2013 Term 2 Term 2 May May 7th 8th
9th 10th 13th 14th 15th
16th
17th
Business Week Unit 1 & 3 Outdoor Education Camp Business Week Unit 1 & 3 Outdoor Education Camp Year 7 Project Rockit Program Year 10-12 Drama Excursion Business Week Year 8 Project Rockit Program Business Week Year 7 MASP Excursion Law Week Year 11 VCAL Employability Skills Program Law Week VINCIT Excursion NAPLAN Year 7 & 9 Law Week NAPLAN YEAR 7 & 9 Year 11 MASP Excursion Year 12 Geography Camp Law Week NAPLAN Year 7 & 9 Year 12 Geography Camp Senior AFL/Netball Round 3 VCE Drama Excursion Law Week Year 12 Geography Camp VCE Media/Wood/VCD Excursion
Wednesday 8th
6.30pm - 7.30pm
S. Woods
M. Salvatore
Wednesday 15th 1.00pm - 2.00pm D. Simpson
L. Muscat
Wednesday 22nd 6.30pm - 7.30pm N. Woods
J. Harvey
Wednesday 29th 1.00pm - 2.00pm A.
Watson
H. Breich
June Wednesday 5th
6.30pm - 7.30pm
F. Conway
S. Jakeman
Canteen 2013 Term 2 May
Mass Times St. Dominic’s Parish Parish Priest: Fr. Michael Moody Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 6.00pm Sunday: 9.00am & 11.00am 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
Thursday 9th Friday 10th
Amanda Deabel Debbie Winzar
Monday 13th
Lyn Bellin Michelle Vranisic Tuesday 14th Johanna Blain Wednesday 15th Heather Harrison Thursday 16th Linda Tomac Friday 17th Rosa Mirabelli Karen Pawlowicz Monday 20th Tuesday 21st Wednesday 22nd Friday 24th
Gillian Ottone Cynthia Amor Maria Zaharogiannis Karen Normoyle