Marcellin College RANDWICK 1 JULY 2020 | TERM 2, WEEK 10 Aeterna Non Caduca The Eternal not the Transitory From the Principal Dear Parents/Carers, boys and staff, We come to the end of a term like no other. The term began with much uncertainty for all of us; not knowing if and for how long we would be teaching and learning online and when or if we’d be returning face-to-face. Fortunately we were able to welcome the boys back to school relavely early in the term although, with so many restricons sll in place, we haven’t fully returned to normal. Two pieces of good news are that sport will recommence at the start of Term 3 and our postponed Athlecs Carnival will take place on Friday 4 September, immediately following the conclusion of the Trial HSC. There will be a shortened MCC winter season (League and Football) along with House sport. This is very welcome news as we all know the importance of sport to the overall wellbeing of our boys. I would also hope that it won’t be too long before we can resume Assemblies and other important events that build the culture and contribute significantly to the spirit of Marcellin. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all in our College community; parents, students and staff. The paence, understanding, hard work and generosity of spirit I have witnessed these past three months in parcular has been outstanding and humbling. Thank you. On the evening of 18 June, I parcipated in the Vinnies Winter Sleepout. This is an annual event that leaders of various businesses and organisaons are invited to parcipate to raise funds for the good works of the St Vincent De Paul Society (Vinnies). In parcular, the monies raised go towards providing services for the homeless in Australia. My target for the event was $5,000. However, with the generous support of the Marcellin community, I raised close to $7,000!! Again, I would like to sincerely thank the Marcellin community for backing me in this important event . At the same me, June is a significant month for two other oſten marginalised groups in our community and our world; Indigenous Australians and Refugees. For it is in June that we celebrate Reconciliaon Week and Refugee Week; an opportune me for us all to reflect on how we are creang “One New Humanity”, Marcellin’s theme for 2020. For your own reflecon, I leave you with the words of Pope Francis, challenging all Chrisan communies: “They are human people, I stress this, who are appealing for solidarity and assistance, who need urgent action but also and above all understanding and kindness. God is good, let us imitate God. Their condition cannot leave us indifferent. Moreover, as Church we should remember that in tending the wounds of refugees... we are putting into practice the commandment of love that Jesus bequeathed to us when he identified with the foreigner, with those who are suffering, with all the innocent victims of violence and exploitation. We should re-read more often chapter 25 of the Gospel according to Matthew in which he speaks of the Last Judgement… May our Christian communities really be places of hospitality, listening and communion!” May Marcellin College connue to be a place of hospitality, listening and communion. God Bless, Mr Mark Woolford Principal Pope Francis, Clemenne Hall, Friday, 24 May 2013 Creating Humanity EPHESIANS 2:15 Good Christians & Good Citizens one new
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Marcellin College RANDWICK
1 JULY 2020 | TERM 2, WEEK 10
Aeterna Non CaducaThe Eternal not the Transitory
From the Principal
Dear Parents/Carers, boys and staff,
We come to the end of a term like no other. The term began with much uncertainty for all of us; not knowing if and for how long we would be teaching and learning online and when or if we’d be returning face-to-face. Fortunately we were able to welcome the boys back to school relatively early in the term although, with so many restrictions still in place, we haven’t fully returned to normal.
Two pieces of good news are that sport will recommence at the start of Term 3 and our postponed Athletics Carnival will take place on Friday 4 September, immediately following the conclusion of the Trial HSC. There will be a shortened MCC winter season (League and Football) along with House sport. This is very welcome news as we all know the importance of sport to the overall wellbeing of our boys. I would also hope that it won’t be too long before we can resume Assemblies and other important events that build the culture and contribute significantly to the spirit of Marcellin.
I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all in our College community; parents, students and staff. The patience, understanding, hard work and generosity of spirit I have witnessed these past three months in particular has been outstanding and humbling. Thank you.
On the evening of 18 June, I participated in the Vinnies Winter Sleepout. This is an annual event that leaders of various businesses and organisations are invited to participate to raise funds for the good works of the St Vincent De Paul Society (Vinnies). In particular, the monies raised go towards providing services for the homeless in Australia. My target for the event was $5,000. However, with the generous support of the Marcellin community, I raised close to $7,000!! Again, I would like to sincerely thank the Marcellin community for backing me in this important event .
At the same time, June is a significant month for two other often marginalised groups in our community and our world; Indigenous Australians and Refugees. For it is in June that we celebrate Reconciliation Week and Refugee Week; an opportune time for us all to reflect on how we are creating “One New Humanity”, Marcellin’s theme for 2020.
For your own reflection, I leave you with the words of Pope Francis, challenging all Christian communities:
“They are human people, I stress this, who are appealing for solidarity and assistance, who need
urgent action but also and above all understanding and kindness. God is good, let us imitate God. Their condition cannot leave us indifferent. Moreover, as
Church we should remember that in tending the wounds of refugees... we are putting into practice the
commandment of love that Jesus bequeathed to us when he identified with the foreigner, with those who are suffering, with all the innocent victims of violence
and exploitation. We should re-read more often chapter 25 of the Gospel according to Matthew in which he speaks of the Last Judgement… May our Christian
communities really be places of hospitality, listening and communion!”
May Marcellin College continue to be a place of hospitality, listening and communion.
God Bless,
Mr Mark Woolford Principal
Pope Francis, Clementine Hall, Friday, 24 May 2013
CreatingHumanity
EPHESIANS 2:15
Good Christians & Good Citizens
one new
From the Assistant Principal
Dear Parents/Carers, students and friends of the Marcellin College Community,
I have just finished reading Mothering Our Boys: A Guide for Mums of Sons by Australian author and educator Maggie Dent, from which the above quote from Steve Biddulph is taken. I found Dent’s book affirming and challenging. As a mother of a 25 year old son, in many ways I wish I’d had it 25 years ago! As an educator of boys for the past 35 years, I wish I’d been able to communicate to other mothers of sons that it does ‘take a village’ to raise a child - and what we’ve known all along about parenting, particularly the role of mothers and other significant women in the lives of our young men, is in fact true.
There will be mothers reading this article who are much more experienced than me in raising sons, and I don’t presume to know more about it than you do! Some of you will have raised two, three, four or even more sons and may even be blessed to now have grandsons in your life! In her book, Maggie Dent, while not diminishing the incredible importance of fathers and father figures in raising children, makes a case for children needing healthy connections to mother AND father figures. She argues that “Mums have so much to teach their precious sons so that they can learn emotional and social competence to align their physical strength and ‘warrior’ tendencies” (20). Amongst other things, she says that mothers can teach their sons “that even though they may feel they need to be fearless, brave warriors, it’s OK to feel fear, pain and sadness just like everyone else. We can teach them the values and morals of being a decent human being and that the most precious things you can have in life are a conscience and a good moral compass” (21).
I liked Maggie Dent’s challenge for all mums and significant women in the lives of our sons to become positive influencers and not just being the ‘taxi driver’ or the person who keeps the fridge stocked with food! She exhorts mothers to develop a better understanding of how our boys see the world by being “firm, fair and fun, reassuring them we love them unconditionally no matter what poor choice they may have made, we can give them the emotional, social and psychological competence to live a life of purpose and always have a ‘safe place to land and rest when the going gets tough”. (305)
I recommend Maggie Dent’s book to you.
Pressing the Reset Button
The recent months are ones about which cliches abound when attempting to describe the disruption of COVID 19 and its impact on all facets of our physical, social and emotional lives. For young people, and the subsequent dislocation incurred by the shutdown of school and transfer to online learning in a remote setting, learning and social interactions with were imediately affected. At Marcellin, we switched into a mode to support students and families during what was already a challenging time and ensured continuity of learning and of care in such a disrupted space. I humbly acknowledge the huge amount of work undertaken by the entire College staff this time: Mr Woolford in leading our community in navigating the unfathomable challenges, our Leaders of Teaching and Learning/Curriculum, Leader of Wellbeing, KLA Coordinators, Year Coordinators, Class Teachers and Support Staff. What an amazing group of people!
I have written many times this term about how the College implemented measures to bring the boys back to school safely after the COVID shutdown. Our focus on the Continuity of Learning sought to ensure that despite varying levels of engagement by boys during shutdown most students were able to demonstrate some progress in their learning. At the same time, our focus on The Continuity of Pastoral Care, of Wellbeing, on bringing the boys back into the safe space of MCR while helping them to ‘recalibrate’ with compliance with school rules and the College Code of Conduct built on Respect, has been paramount. Teachers, Year Coordinators and our Wellbeing team have been working hard to remind students that coming back from shutdown has meant remembering their personal responsibilities and obligations in being part of this Catholic learning community.
“Right now, the world badly needs good men. There are some awful ones needing to be put in their place.
Your boy can be one of those who grew up to help heal this sad and sometimes frightening world.
Thank you for joining the boy revolution. As the 21st Century rolls on, it’s badly needed.
Enjoy your boy, love him well and watch him fly in his own special way”
Steve Biddulph, Raising Boys in the 21st Century (2018)
I challenge all boys for the commencement of Term 3 to look at the term ahead as an opportunity to Reset, particularly if they found doing so during Term 2 after the disruption of COVID 19 and the restrictions on recreational activities to be really challenging.
I encourage those boys who may have struggled this term to no longer blame their lack of focus in class on external things going awry, but to look at their own part to play in settling down to work and learning.
I expect those boys who may have needed support this term to remember the personal responsibilities of the meeting the little things as well as the big things of that go with the privilege of being part of this great community.
So let’s press the reset button. Let’s get the little things right of Uniform, leaving the yard spotless after Recess
and Lunch and remembering our books and materials for class everyday.
This way we can get the big things under control: being diligent in our learning, cooperative and respectful in our dealings with others and generous of spirit to be the Good Christians and Good Citizens that all Marcellin College students can be.
Wishing all students and families a relaxing holiday.
Stay safe and stay well!
Mrs Catherine Anderson Assistant Principal
Change of AddressParents/carers who need to update/change their
residential address details, please contact the College Office on: 9398 6355.
Lockdown Drill, 22 July 2020On Wednesday 22 July the College will be having a Lockdown Drill to practice the emergency measures
we would enact in the event of an external threat to staff and students. Students have been notified of the date of this Drill but will not be notified of the time it will take place in an effort to simulate
unforeseen emergency circumstances and best prepare our students for such.
Lockdown Drills are one component of mandatory WHS training required in all schools and workplaces on an annual basis.
Students have received a copy of the Lockdown Drill procedure on their Compass Portal and Homeroom teachers have explained all processes to students in Homeroom classes.
Important Term 2 & 3 Dates
Week 10Fri 3 July
Term 2 Concludes
Week 1 – Term 3Mon 20 July
Term 3 Commences – All students return
Week 3Mon 3 August
Year 10 Vaccination
Wed 5 AugustP&F Meeting
6.30 – 7.30pm
From the Director of Learning
PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS:
As discussed in previous correspondence the final days of term have been dedicated to parent-teacher interviews for all students across 7-12.
While these interviews will be conducted under unique conditions this year (zoom video conferencing), parent-teacher interviews provide an opportunity for you to meet each of your son’s teachers and to discuss how he has performed throughout the semester.
Teachers will also provide valuable insight into how your son has engaged with his learning during the period of remote learning.
Importantly, these interviews also provide an opportunity for you and your son to discuss goals and strategies
for the upcoming semester and to identify strategies for improvement.
HSC SEMINARS – WINTER BREAK:
During the upcoming winter break the College will be running a series of holiday seminars and targeted workshops for students in Year 12. While these are not compulsory, boys are encouraged to attend where they can and to take every opportunity to gain valuable feedback from their teachers throughout this period.
While these seminars are a great resource for boys they should not be viewed as a sole focus for the break. It is recommended that boys develop a personalised plan for the upcoming break, with clearly defined goals.
A list of workshops can be found here.
SUBJECT SELECTION: YEAR 8 AND 10
A reminder that the Marcellin Subject Selection Website has been developed as a resource to help students make informed decisions about their pattern of study and subject selection for 2021-2022.
The site provides detailed information about each subject offered at Marcellin College along with a short video presentation and other relevant links.
We encourage parents to view the material on this website and discuss electives with their sons before making choices.
Mr Christopher FerryDirector of Learning
Year 10:
Week 1 Term 3• Students in Year 10 will be issued
with a letter with instructions on subject selection.
Week 1 and 2:
• Students and parents are welcome to make appointments with staff at the College to discuss coursework eligibility.
Wednesday 29 July
• Student interviews will take place at the College to ensure student subjects/pathways meet NESA requirements.
• Student portal opens for students in Year 10.
• Students order preferences in order from 1-7 (4 electives and 3 reserves.)
Friday 7 August • Web preference closes for students in Year 10.
Year 8:
Week 1 Term 3• Students in Year 8 will be issued
with a letter with instructions on subject selection.
Monday 27 July
• Student portal opens for students in Year 8.
• Students order preferences from 1-6. (3 electives and 3 reserves.)
Friday 7 August • Student portal closes for students in Year 8
On Friday 19 June, Joshua McPherson (Year 8) competed in the CSDA Public Speaking Grand Final on zoom.
This was now Josh’s second appearance in the CSDA Public Speaking Grand Final. Last year he represented the college, taking home an amazing 3rd place in the year 7 division against all the Catholic Schools who took part in the competition. Here he wowed his audience with his ability to not only write, but present a well developed and thoughtful speech that demonstrated his fantastic oratory skills.
But, not to be outdone by last year’s competition, Josh entered the CSDA Grand Final 2020 with determination and passion for public speaking. Even amongst the challenging times that we have recently found ourselves, Josh, who after more than 2 months since round 1, remembered and presented his speech with the same passion as if it was the first time. The only difference this time was that he presented to a computer and the only audience being the other student representatives on zoom and the adjudicators.
The Grand Final came down to 12 speakers from schools all around Sydney, the best of the best of year 8 speakers. At the end of all the speeches, the panel of adjudicators, in a breakout zoom, delegated for more than 10 minutes in order to pick their winners. The time it took for the decision really told us the talent each of these speakers had.
Eventually the decision was made and the top 4 were announced.
Then first place was announced! Joshua McPherson from Marcellin College!
Congratulations to Josh for winning the CSDA Public Speaking Competition for 2020 in the Year 8 division.
He will be one to watch in future years!
Congratulations to all of our students who participated in the 2020 CSDA Public Speaking Competition:
Year 7: Jeremy O'Kane; Noah O’Keefe
Year 8: Josh McPherson; Paul Diab
Year 9: Zavier Novak & Cormac Hickey;
Year 10: Thomas Murphy & Alex Kazija;
Seniors: Ari Tjandra, Konrad Dydusiak (Yr 10 speaking up an age group)
Excellent speeches saw Jeremy, Josh, Zavier, Cormac, Thomas, Alex and Ari all proceed to the Zone Final with Josh, as mentioned, going on to gain first place in the Year 8 Division.
Well done to all boys.
In Debating News, the CSDA has been working hard to find a way to continue with this year’s Debating Competition and they have succeeded. Starting from Week 1 next term, Friday 24 July, Student teams in Year 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 will represent the College in a shortened 4 week competition.
Check back soon for more news and information about this competition.
Miss Danielle Maltby
Debating and Public Speaking Coordinator
The next P&F Meeting has been moved forward to Wednesday 5 August, 6.30 – 7.30pm.
Further details regarding whether it will take place on site or via Zoom will be made available
closer to the date.
All welcome.
SAVEDATE
THE05 086.30 – 7.30pm
P&F MeetingP&F Meeting VACCINATIONS: Monday 3 August Visit 2:
Year 10 – Meningococcal ACWY Consent cards will be distributed next term.
Monday 17 August Visit 3: Year 7 – 2nd does HPV
(and catch up for Year 7 – 1st dose of HPV and Year 10 – Meningococcal).
Consent cards have already been distributed. If your son was absent and is having a 'catch up'
I can’t breathe, I can’t breathe when a human robs another of their humanity,When their perception is formed based on skin-colour,When their judgement is clouded by the presence of melanin,When innocent people are taken from us,I can’t breathe.
I can’t breathe,When a jagged slur is hurled at my fellow man, When they’re subject to discrimination, When they’re beaten down,When they’re killed,I can’t breathe.
My friends,My family,My community,We bleed the same blood,We breathe the same air,Yet our experiences share little similarity,
I’m not worried when I’m pulled over,I’m not worried about racist remarks,And I shouldn’t be,No one deserves to be followed around a store,To be looked down upon by their peers,When people are seen as less, When races are systematically oppressed,I can’t breathe.
I can’t help but feel lost,I can’t help but feel hopeless,Helpless,Desperate,Inadequate in a battle out of my realm of comprehension,
I don’t know what to do,I don’t know the answer,I can’t see an end,I can’t breathe
I Can’t Breathe
I can’t breathe… My vision is consumed by the beating and the batting,My hearing is riddled with the screaming and screeching,Still I choke on the words that could silence this curse.
I can’t breathe… The howling gales of judgement and slursSoar past me encompassing humanities hatred in a thunderous cyclone,However I continue to follow the path that protects only me.
I can’t breathe…. The media casts a shadow,Covering all the discrimination and prejudiceCorrupting my advances towards the right to be halted by a self made plateau.I can’t breathe…. The sky is swallowed by the hissing of tear gasAnd the burning of the #Black Lives Matter posters ignites the brightest light;The scene is set for justice to take the stage.
I can’t breathe…I possess the power,Power to forge my privileges into weapons,Weapons to protect those who experience pain and silence those who spread it.
I can’t breathe… I have been blessed,Not just with the white plated shield of my privilegeBut with a voice upon a societally superior pedestal that can elevate this quest.
I can breathe.Divide breeds chaos yet unity breeds order,We should not see black nor white but human,Those who can fight must fight for those who can't,We should work together to find cooperation and acceptance because
We can breathe!
My dad couldn’t breathe. His dad couldn’t breathe.Racism isn’t getting worse, it’s getting filmed.Racism isn’t new. It has been a disease.Plaguing humanity, for as long as air has been our fuel to live.
You aren’t born racist.You are born into racism.America is racist. But they are not alone.For the whole world sits on its ignorant throne.
Police are set to separate criminals and innocents.They see in black and white.Not on their actions.But on the colour of their skin.
I can’t breathe, for a knee is on my neck.I can’t breathe, for a gun is pressed against my back.I can’t breathe for the shackles of slavery,Still haunt me to this day.
How can the white man.Turn a blind eye.On something that is happening,In their own backyard.
Not being racist is not enough.Not aiding racism is not enough.
Ignoring and disregarding racism is not enough.For one must be anti-racist if change is ever to occur.
Black lives matter.Not because all lives do not.Black lives matter. For one cannot put out a fireThat is not existent. That does not cause the deaths of hundredsAs they lie on the streets, with a knee to their neck, saying;“I can’t breathe.”
I Can’t Breathe
I Can’t Breathe
By Harry Champion
By Jorge Vega-Carmona
I can’t breathe…Because I’m nervous about judgement, the opinions of others,The opinions of mainstream media, that cloud the public’s senses, Into thinking a black screen, will change my perspective, the world’s perspective. I’ve watched the news, I’ve read newspapers, I have seen a black man killed by a police officer.I have watched a city, commit suicide,Alight, the flames encompassed my judgement once again,Social media, The paper, portraying a small proportion, packed within news-pieces of presidents and prime-ministers attempting to pacify what once was peaceful protests.And my poem, my poetry, is going to change your opinions?On a prevalent issue in society, that has occurred for centuries.I know it won’t, I know you probably aren’t even paying attention to me. The smoke, the tear gas, its hazy, I can’t see,I can’t breathe…
I’m nervous about what my friends will think of me,What my family will think of me, what my teachers will think of me, What my mother, father, uncle, manager, colleagues, will think of me, What you will think of me. When I speak my own opinion,When I say the wordsI don’t know what racism is.Because it’s the truth, I cannot explain to you what I believe racism is,White supremacists, white privilege, White people are racist, white people are racist,Does that mean I’m a racist,Am I a racist?Am I a racist, because of the colour of my skin?
I am a racist white male.Sounds about right doesn’t it.
Some can’t breathe…I can breatheYou can breatheOthers don’t have the pleasure
Thoughts, feelings, emotionsFirst words, first stepsSame hearts same bonesSame body!
And yet for someTo have their exterior A burdenNo one is superior!
Pointless anarchyA feeble excuseWhile othersCarry their lives on their back!
One more time the questionWill be askedWhy?Why is racism prevalent?
Surely the maturity of Our ancestors would move pastThe spineless acts of violenceThe shameful acts of generations. Pride. Swallow your pride
Undo the horrorsRip up the pavementWipe the slate clean!
Responsible for the pastWe are notResponsible for the futureWe are
I Can’t Breathe
I Can’t Breathe
By Will Johnson
By Lachlan Bornor
I can’t breathe…Shouting out – the only response is an echo…Help… Just aHuman. Why me?I can’t breathe…
Ingrained in societyAn inherent need to belittle;To bully;To wreck;To hate;To kill;And to stand by and watch - unless someone elseIs helping... If not walk away…
I breathe my last breathMy last taste of smoke and pollution choked airMy last taste of love, and a last look at my WifeAnd daughterMy last feelings… indignation… sadness
Tears dropOneBy OneMinorities fallingOneByOneLosing their dignity…Their will to live... Their loved ones…
Young people forced to fixThe mistakesOf previous generationsForced to lose their innocenceTheir childhoodsTheir livesTo fix issues which they stand so firmly againstIssues which are so trivialAnd... Childish... ironic.Why can’t you breathe?Because you don’t matterYou are another number on a chartAnother statistic about discriminationNo one in power wants to help
Thoughts like:“We’ve come so far from discrimination” and“It doesn’t exist anymore”Only blinds you moreOnly twists the knifeIn the backsOf all of usThe future,The present,The past,And the never… those without the chance to live...
We...All...Can’t...Breathe…
I Can’t Breathe
By Luke Livolsi
I Can’t Breathe
By Sean Lewis
A term all too common nowadaysPosted all over social media... a rally… a cry...The final words of an innocent black man Killed by a racist cop in a corrupt society
A whole country divided Tear gas fills the night sky A spray of rubber bulletsIlluminated by the burning rubble
I can't breathe ! If it wasn't trending If the biggest celebrities weren’t posting Who would be pretending that they cared...
People jumping on the bandwagonUsing the hype to gain some followersEven in the midst of a riot
Racism finds a way. I can't breathe...Kids aren't born racist Rather thought By a society's whose morals corrupted from powerPrivilege!....White privilege!!!....
It's time that we are all on an equal levelWhere once race doesn't dominate over anotherAnd this all starts With YOU !!!
It's your turn to educate the world To phase out this old ideology of superiorityAnd end this thinking of black and whiteTo one where we are all human...
Careers
UNIThe University of Sydney – Pathways to studying at the Business School
30 June, 5pm
There is more than one pathway to the University of Sydney Business School. Join us to hear about the range of admission pathways available and from current students who will share their student experience. This is the perfect opportunity to have your questions answered and to learn about the range of industry-focused and real-world opportunities available for Business School students. Your global business journey starts here.
Here at the University of Sydney we know that ATAR alone isn’t always the best measure of your potential. If your studies in Year 11 and/or 12 have been impacted by commitments or circumstances beyond your control, join us for this webinar where we will walk you through the various admissions schemes and pathways that we offer.
The University of Sydney – Ask an (Arts) Student: Live Q&A
1 July, 5.30pm
Want to know what studying an Arts degree is really like? Now’s your chance. In this session we will demystify the Bachelor of Arts and you will have the opportunity to ask questions to some of our current students.
Sydney Conservatorium of Music – July Round Auditions
30 June, 11.59pm
Students who would like to study at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music will need to register to attend an audition or interview. July round auditions: 13 to 14 July 2020. July round audition registration closing date: July round offers will be issued from August.
https://www.sydney.edu.au/music/
Sydney College of the Arts Portfolio – Submissions Open
Submissions are open now!
Year 12 students who would like to study at the Sydney College of the Arts in 2021 will need to submit a portfolio of their artwork.
The University of Sydney – Portfolio Advice Sessions with Sydney Con
8 July, 3-6pm
Thinking about studying contemporary music, digital music, or composition for creative industries? Don't miss this opportunity to have a one-on-one lesson with an expert academic from Sydney Con. Bring along some examples of your work and receive personalised advice and feedback about preparing your portfolio for admission to the Con in 2021. Register at:
https://bit.ly/2VH4sGE
UTS Virtual Reality Health Department Tour
https://vimeo.com/236559108
UTS – Support your UAC application with the Engineering and IT Questionnaire
Closes Thursday 17 December
If you fall short of the ATAR by 1–3 points, we'll still consider your application if you complete the questionnaire and demonstrate a strong motivation to study engineering or IT.
It takes just 20 minutes to complete, so give yourself the best chance to get into your preferred course at UTS.
Complete the questionnaire for a chance to add 1-3 points on your ATAR.
If you fall short of the ATAR by 1–3 points, we'll still consider your application if you complete the questionnaire and demonstrate a strong motivation to study engineering or IT.
It takes just 20 minutes to complete, so give yourself the best chance to get into your preferred course at UTS
Round 2 Interviews Closing Date – Friday 16 October 2020
Half day interviews on: Tuesday 10, Wednesday 11 and Friday 13 November 2020. These interviews are for applicants who are considering Bachelor of Accounting as a course preference after the close of on-time UAC applications.
In 2019 students in the Bachelor of Accounting program received a scholarship valued at:
• $6,500 for the first year of the course;• $17,000 for the second year of the course; and• $9,000 for the first half of the third year of the course
UTS – Elite Athlete And Performers Special Admission Scheme COVID-19 IMPACT
As a result of Covid-19, the selection criteria and important dates for this scheme may be subject to change throughout the year. The UTS website will reflect the most updated information, it is recommended to check this regularly throughout the application process, see link below. Due to the cancellation of many major sporting events throughout 2020, the inclusion of detailed 2019 Year 11 sporting results (or similar) is necessary.
• Bachelor of Information Systems• Bachelor of Information Systems Bachelor of Business• Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electrical and Electronic
Diploma of Professional Engineering Practice
Changed course in Photography:
• Bachelor of Design in Photography will no longer be available in 2021. Photography will be integrated into Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication
UTS Undergraduate Guide
Everything explained on how to apply, scholarships, Open Day advice and much more.
• Business• Communication• Design, Architecture and Building• Education• Engineering• Health• Information Technology• International Studies• Law• Science• Transdisciplinary Innovation
• chat with current students and staff• learn more about our courses• discuss your study options with experts• check out videos, virtual tours and photos of our
campuses• join online Q&As and discussionshttps://openday.acu.edu.au/
ACU Uni Experience
30 September – Canberra Campus1 October – North Sydney Campushttps://www.acu.edu.au/student-life/experience-uni-before-you-start/explore-your-local-campus
TAFEDestination Australia Scholarships – late round applications
Close 27 June 2020
Destination Australia Scholarships are funded by the Commonwealth Government and are designed to attract and support students who choose to live and study in regional communities. Each Scholarship provides $15,000 per student, per year to meet the costs associated with relocating, living and studying in regional Australia.
Essential Energy Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program is Open
Applications are now open and will close at 11.55pm (AEST) Sunday, 19 July 2020.
Starting your career or looking for a change?
An apprenticeship or traineeship is a great way to kickstart your career, combining formal learning with on-the-job training. If you choose to join Essential Energy, you will be supported by a great crew and professional training team.
We have opportunities available at a range of locations including: Condobolin, Griffith, Ewingsdale, Grafton, Mudgee, Bathurst, Dorrigo, Corowa, Buronga, Broken Hill, Bourke, Canowindra, Barraba, Narrabri, Armidale, Kyogle, Cowra, Wagga Wagga, Queanbeyan, Goulburn, Dubbo, Kempsey, Nyngan, Coonamble, Moruya, Tamworth, Moree, Guyra and Albury.
www.essentialenergy.com.au/careers/kickstart
Register here for 2021 Intake: essentialenergy
TAFE to Uni Pathways
You may be surprised to hear that there are lots of possible study routes that can take you from a TAFE NSW course to a university degree.
TAFE has partnerships with universities across the state and beyond. This means that you can get yourself a graduate qualification from your local TAFE campus.
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From the Sports CoordinatorTrials for the College Winter teams are scheduled to begin Tuesday, Week One of Term Three. Students are asked to keep an eye on Compass for confirmation of training times and venues. Students wishing to be considered for the Opens Rugby League teams will have an opportunity to train this Thursday morning (9.00 – 10.15am) at Marcellin Fields.
Thank you to all boys who have put their names down for Winter squads. If any student still wishes to trial but has not registered they can do so by completing the Google Forms attached below. Don’t forget to sign the permission slip and return to your coach at the first trial.
MCR Rugby League TrialsMCR Football Trials
I have included a reminder of the updated sport calendar for Term Three below:
MCC Term Three Calendar
Week 1 (Thu 23 July) Winter Trials (Internal)
Week 2 (Thu 30 July) MCC Round One V Pagewood
Week 3 (Thu 6 August) MCC Round Two V Ashfield
Week 4 (Thu 13 August) MCC Round Three V Kogarah
Week 5 (Thu 20 August) Junior Finals (U/13-U/15)
Week 6 (Thu 27 August) No MCC
Week 7 (Thu 3 September) Senior Finals (A and B Grade)
The College will follow advice from the NSW State Government and Catholic Schools NSW Sport to implement specific regulations regarding sport moving forward. The College has completed a COVID-19 Safety Plan complying with current Public Health Orders which assists the College in managing and reducing risk to all members of the Marcellin community. Some key changes moving into Term Three include:
• Minimising spectators at MCC games.
• Prohibiting the sharing of water bottles – students will be required to bring their own to MCC events.
• Only using facilities (indoor and outdoor) which the College has exclusive use.
We are very much looking forward to resuming our sporting program and I wish all students trialing for College teams the best of luck.
