Marian Catholic College 185 WAKADEN STREET, GRIFFITH NSW 2680 TELEPHONE: (02) 69692400 WEBSITE: www.mccww.catholic.edu.au Timetable Week 3 May 23 2014 No 15 Dear Parents, Students and Friends Our School Feast Day is associated with Mary Help of Christians. Her Feast Day is May 24. Marian will be celebrating the occasion with a Mass, led by our Chaplain Fr Neru, at 1pm Monday 26 May in the Marcellin Hall. You are most welcome to join us. Students will be fundraising on the day for the Samoan Catholic School-Paul VI College. This is the school we are supporting to provide better educational opportunities for the students. A gold coin donation will take place as well as various food stalls to assist in our contribution to this very needy school. It is the intent of Marian Catholic College to not only provide financial and educational resource support for Paul VI College in Leulumoega, Samoa but also to give a number of our students the opportunity to have an immersion experience, attending Paul VI College, and coming to understand more closely the lives of others. By doing so, we believe that it will help shape our students’ values and way of living their own life, helping to form a Christian character with a giving heart, more aware of the needs of others. Next Tuesday the College welcomes Marist Brother, Graham Neist and Mr Frank Malloy who will be spending a couple of days with staff as we learn about Marist spirituality and how it can help enhance our leadership and quality of catholic education. On one level it helps the staff reconnect with our story as a Marist school and on another it will help shape our future as we begin to understand how the Marian Catholic College Vision and Mission can incorporate Mary’s charism in a 21st century catholic school. Early Notice: on Friday 6 June, before the long weekend, staff will be using one of our Staff Professional Learning days spending time together to focus on Authentic Learning and the General Capabilities in the Australian Curriculum. Teachers will also be utilising time to further refine our new report format in preparation for electronic mail-out for Years 7-11. We ask that you make alternative arrangements for the care of your child for this day. The office will be open as usual. Ascension Thursday, the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus to heaven takes place on Thursday 29th June. This feast day occurs 40 days after his resurrection on Easter Sunday. It is the final occasion that Jesus spent time with his disciples and is ten days before the birthday of the Church, Pentecost Sunday. Today on Ascension Day, help us to follow the example of the disciples in Acts 1:14 who, after seeing Jesus leave this earth, returned to Jerusalem and “joined together constantly in prayer.” Today may we all voice our prayers to you about the need of your presence in our lives and in our world and our great need for your direction, strength and help. May we receive the empowering promise of your Holy Spirit so we may be your witnesses in our own families and communities and all over the earth. We pray in the name of Jesus, our Ascended Lord. Amen Peace and Best Wishes Principal
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Marian Catholic College
185 WAKADEN STREET, GRIFFITH NSW 2680
TELEPHONE: (02) 69692400
WEBSITE: www.mccww.catholic.edu.au Timetable Week 3 May 23 2014
No 15
Dear Parents, Students and Friends
Our School Feast Day is associated with Mary Help of Christians. Her Feast Day is May 24. Marian will be
celebrating the occasion with a Mass, led by our Chaplain Fr Neru, at 1pm Monday 26 May in the Marcellin
Hall. You are most welcome to join us.
Students will be fundraising on the day for the Samoan Catholic School-Paul VI College. This is the
school we are supporting to provide better educational opportunities for the students. A gold coin donation will
take place as well as various food stalls to assist in our contribution to this very needy school. It is the intent of
Marian Catholic College to not only provide financial and educational resource support for Paul VI College in
Leulumoega, Samoa but also to give a number of our students the opportunity to have an immersion
experience, attending Paul VI College, and coming to understand more closely the lives of others. By doing so,
we believe that it will help shape our students’ values and way of living their own life, helping to form a
Christian character with a giving heart, more aware of the needs of others.
Next Tuesday the College welcomes Marist Brother, Graham Neist and Mr Frank Malloy who will be
spending a couple of days with staff as we learn about Marist spirituality and how it can help enhance our
leadership and quality of catholic education. On one level it helps the staff reconnect with our story as a Marist
school and on another it will help shape our future as we begin to understand how the Marian Catholic College
Vision and Mission can incorporate Mary’s charism in a 21st century catholic school.
Early Notice: on Friday 6 June, before the long weekend, staff will be using one of our Staff Professional
Learning days spending time together to focus on Authentic Learning and the General Capabilities in the
Australian Curriculum. Teachers will also be utilising time to further refine our new report format in preparation
for electronic mail-out for Years 7-11. We ask that you make alternative arrangements for the care of your
child for this day. The office will be open as usual.
Ascension Thursday, the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus to heaven takes place on Thursday 29th June.
This feast day occurs 40 days after his resurrection on Easter Sunday. It is the final occasion that Jesus spent
time with his disciples and is ten days before the birthday of the Church, Pentecost Sunday.
Today on Ascension Day, help us to follow the example of the disciples in Acts 1:14 who, after seeing
Jesus leave this earth, returned to Jerusalem and “joined together constantly in prayer.” Today may
we all voice our prayers to you about the need of your presence in our lives and in our world and our
great need for your direction, strength and help. May we receive the empowering promise of your Holy
Spirit so we may be your witnesses in our own families and communities and all over the earth. We
pray in the name of Jesus, our Ascended Lord. Amen
Year 12 students are now preparing for their HSC Trial exams. I have spoken to a few Year 12 students over the past week, who are looking to improve their study skills in the hope of making an improvement to their Trial results next term. An article in The Age, ‘In search of top marks’, includes some excellent tips for success and I have shared these with you below.
To be the best, you have to be the best prepared, and the only way to achieve this is to work hard.
Top students study for two to five hours on a week night and three to six hours a day at weekends.
Put distractions (magazines, games, TV) away.
Turn off the mobile phone.
Make a list of deadlines.
Try using ear plugs, and listen to music only when doing undemanding work.
Consider studying in a library where there are fewer distractions.
Find study buddies for sharing notes and discussing ideas.
Consider a tutor, because they force you to work and can change your attitude to a subject.
Get help from your teacher.
Get family members to test you before exams.
Plan your week ahead.
Remember to take breaks.
Get a copy of the course syllabus as it is a guide as to what should be in your study notes.
Write brief notes and review them immediately. Review them again after 24 hours and then twice a week thereafter.
Use colour to highlight important headings. Subheadings act as memory triggers.
Do lots of practice papers. Research shows top students do a lot more practice tests.
Read extra material, making notes of relevant information and then refer to it in your exam essay.
Look for a unique angle. Demonstrate that you understand opposing opinions and then explain why you believe one argument is more correct.
Avoid stressed people and those who speculate about what is in an exam on the day. Aim to stay calm.
It takes students about 10 minutes to focus in the exam room. Start mentally rehearsing what you are going to do before examiner says you may start.
Check how many marks have been allocated to each part of the exam question.
Read and re-read the questions.
Spend five minutes planning your essay.
Learn from your mistakes.
20-minute power naps can help.
Keep things in perspective.
I hope that students and parents will find these tips useful. Year 12 students who need advice and support
should talk to their classroom teachers, mentors, Year Advisor or myself.
“There is no substitute for hard work” Thomas Edison
Christie Scoble
Assistant Principal—Learning and Teaching
Source: Science of Student Success, by Doug Barton, Ed-
ward Seung and Darjee Sun, In ‘In Search of Top Marks’,
The Age, May 25 2009.
PRAYERS PLEASE:
Please remember in your
prayers.
The family of MrsPiromalli, mother in law of our Pastoral Care Worker, Donna Piromalli and grandmother of Anthony, who passed away this week. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
CALENDAR 2014
Our Lady Help of Christians Marian Feast Day
Mass Lesson 4 Marcellin Hall Monday 26 May
Year 7-10 examinations commence Monday 26 May
CCC Soccer Trials Coffs Harbour Monday 26 May
College Council Meeting 6.30pm Monday 26 May
Rosa Test closes Wednesday 28 May
History competition Year 8 and 10 Wednesday 28 May
Year Assembly Years 10,11 & 12 Wednesday 28 May
Social Justice Camp @ Warrumbui Wednesday 28 May
Feast of the Ascension Thursday 29 May
Year 7 Enrolment applications close Friday 30 May
2014 CANTEEN
DUTY STARTS @ 10am
Mon 26 S Schaeffer, A Gibbs,
J Lockwood, N Beltrame
N Piedrabuena,
Tues 27 L Marin, P Nunn, L Negus,
N Sergi
Wed 28 K Trimboli, F Sartor, D Smith,
F Naseer
Thurs 29 E Menegon, D Zanotto,
M Marando
Fri 30 L Campbell, S Raccanello, N Moursi, K Adams-Jones
A big congratulations to Noah Negus
for achieving a selection in the CCC
Cross Country.
THE SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE TRIAL
EXAMINATION REVISION LECTURES
these holidays at the University of Sydney,
Camperdown Campus.
Subjects covered include Ancient History, Biology,
Finding studying stressful? Stop whining, play chess! Chess is boot-camp for the brain! It requires mental
stamina and intense concentration. Champion chess players, after a gruelling game, will often perform
open heart surgery or bomb disposal duty just so they can wind down! Chess is not for the faint hearted
(why not come and have a game).
This week the College took part in a no-holds-barred death-cage chess match against St Francis. Two
schools went in, only one comes out.
There are four games played in a match. Each team supplies four players ranked in order of capability. In
the case of a tie (2 games each), the fourth players (board 4) is removed. If it is still a tie, the other boards
are removed in ascending order until there is a decisive result.
Board 4 went to St Francis.
Board 3 went to MCC. This put us in a strong position. A win on either board 1 or 2 would mean an over-
all win for the team. Both remaining boards looked evenly matched. We were in for the long haul.
Board 2 went to St Francis. MCC was in a winning position for most of the game. This all changed with
one move. Such is life.
This meant that MCC needed a win on board 1 for an overall win. Two hours in, the game was still too
close to call. In the end, St Francis won the game and the match.
NOTES FOR CAST & CREW
Backstage crew are REQUIRED TO COME TO SUNDAY REHEARSALS 1pm – 5pm
Please wear your WIZ shirts to rehearsals as photos will taken for the program - BACKSTAGE CREW bring your shirts but also wear old clothes in case you will be required to paint etc. – if you haven’t received your black top please see Mrs Aventi
PLENTY OF GOOD TICKETS LEFT—PLEASE INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND RELATIONS IT WILL BE A SHOW TO REMEMBER! tick-
et prices have been kept to a minimum in order to enable more people to come!
This is an excellent opportunity to support Marian Catholic College—one of very few schools in the Riverina to provide such a rewarding experience for its students Something they (and the staff involved) will treasure for many years to come!
FOR THE THEATRE
A permission note will be coming home this weekend for our rehearsals in the theatre June 16th – June 18th - a few things to
note:
Students need to be taken to and collected from the theatre
Students will not be able to leave. A lunch truck will be provided should they wish to purchase lunch or drinks, other-
wise students are expected to bring their own lunches, snacks and drinks
Students are to wear comfortable clothing which includes their Black polo tops
All cast and dancers are encouraged to get a plastic storage box clearly marked with their name on it – to store their items in i.e. deodorant, shoes, tissues, baby wipes (great for makeup), water and snacks – this will assist with organisation and hopefully nothing will get lost!
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
SUNDAY 25TH MAY Songs And Dances For:
• The Feeling We Once Had
• Tornado Ballet
• Three Yellow Brick Road Dances Ease On down The Road
• He’s The Wiz – Song And Dance
• Mean Ole Lion
• Be a Lion
• Emerald City Ballet
• Winkie Light Sabre Dance
• No Bad News
• Brand New Day Song And Dance
• Y’ll Got It Dance
• Rested Mind
• Believe In Yourself
MONDAY 26th MAY 3:30pm – 5:30pm - ACT 2 All cast and band
WED 28th May – Act 1 all cast and band
SATURDAY 31st MAY 1pm - 5pm ALL CAST & BAND
SUNDAY 1st JUNE 1pm - 5pm ALL CAST CREW & BAND
MONDAY 2nd JUNE – All dances in show and band
WED 4th JUNE 3:30pm – 5:30pm all cast and band run ACT 2
MONDAY 9th JUNE 1pm -5pm (long weekend) ALL CAST CREW AND BAND – Run whole show
WED 11th JUNE – fixups MR Hillam will advise
OFFICIAL BUMP
FRIDAY 13TH JUNE-ALL DAY REHEARSAL – SCHOOL - CAST , CREW AND BAND SAT 14TH JUNE – BUMP IN 9AM – 5PM - ALL CREW AND BAND AND STAFF VOLUNTEERS SUNDAY 15TH JUNE 9AM – 5PM-ALL CREW AND BAND , TECHNICAL RUN , COSTUME RUN – ALL CAST- TIME TO BE ADVISED MONDAY 16TH JUNE 9AM – 3:30pm - ALL CAST CREW AND BAND RUN SHOW NO COSTUMES TUES 17TH JUNE 9AM – 3:30PM - FULL DRESS REHEARSAL X 2
WED 18th JUNE OPENING NIGHT - CALL TIME 5:30 PM ……SHOW STARTS AT 7:30 PM
PLEASE SUPPORT ALL THOSE BUSINESSES WHO KINDLY HAVE SUPPORTED US
PLATINUM SPONSOR - Mode Kitchens and Casella Wines
GOLD SPONSORS - Belvedere Ristorante, John Martin Total Property Services, Jodi's Dance Co, Polkinghorne Harrison & Longhurst Survey-
ors, Veritech Corporation Pty Ltd and Westpac Bank
SILVER SPONSORS - A & G Engineering, A & K Plant Hire, Betty Boo, Cirillo Air Conditioning, Collins Booksellers, Cotton Seed Distributors,
Elders Griffith, Fresh Body Health and Fitness, Griffith Ex-Servicemans Club, Janets Designs and Signs, MIA Rural Services, Ray White Real
Estate Griffith, Patrick Port Logistics, Serafin Ag Pro and Zanotto Bros
BRONZE SPONSORS - Codemo Machinery Services, Griffith Real Estate, Pat Zirilli Amcal Chemist, Riverina Fresh Juice and S & D Joinery
MEDIA SPONSORS - WIN TV, STARFM & 2RG and Area News
FRIENDS OF THE WIZ - Rossies Foodworks and Higher Help
The Griffith Red Shield Appeal Doorknock
The Griffith Red Shield Appeal Doorknock takes place on the Sunday
25 May 2014, and it offers Australians from all walks of life a chance
to not only get behind the Salvos but to be part of transforming the
lives of people.
You can help by volunteering as a Red Shield Appeal Doorknock collector. A
short training video clip can be found using Google.
Google Red Shield Appeal Volunteer
Select Red Shield Doorknock » Volunteering » Get Involved » salvos.org.au
salvs.org.au › Get Involved › Volunteering
When: - Sunday 25 May 2014
Where from: - Salvation Army Citadel. 103 Binya St
Time: - 9:00 am start
Collectors will be in groups of 3 or 4. Senior High School students can form their
own teams and drive themselves. For Junior High School teams we encourage
Mums and Dads to act as drivers, but don’t worry if Mum and Dad are busy, we
have volunteer drivers who have completed a police check form. Students in 1’s
and 2’s will be linked up with other groups. Following registration, most collec-
tion areas are completed within 90 minutes.
The School Office has Registration Forms.
The Griffith area’s goal this year is $18,000. Every dollar raised results in more
people being helped. In Griffith the Salvation Army provide men’s crisis accom-
modation as well numerous other forms of welfare support.
Together, we can help over 1 million Australians this year
Children can obtain a Team Registration Form from the Office.
