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TERM 4 ISSUE 18Tuesday 12 December 2017

Reconciliation... mercy ignites the tenderness of our heart

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IMPORTANT DATES for 2018 Contents

We ask your prayers for Emily & Jessica Heide, Grace Northam, Eloise Rowe and Danica Todoric who have had a family member pass away recently. God of love the Heide Northam, Rowe and Todoric families who have known the time for planting, for laughing and for dancing. The joys of happier days can never be taken from them. Let those joys soften the pain of their suffering now. We ask this through Jesus and his mother, Mary. Amen.

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From the Head of School 2

From the Deputy Head of School 3

School Fees 3

Chromebook 3

From the APRIM and Leader of Student Wellbeing 4Good Samaritan MassArch DAdvent

Chromebook & Google Apps Training Day for New Students to the Senior School in 2018 5

Year 6 Focus 6Touch FootballMarket DayDanceActivities DayLooking back, Looking forward…

Cadets End of Year Parade 10

Community News 11Wedding BellsBrighton BombersSummer Reading ClubShoes & Sox - Kids ShoesJapan Karate Association (JKA) AustPress BoardThe Meeting Place MarketThe Laptop Surgeon2017 Pedal Prix Sponsors

Short Sharp ‘n Shiny 12Parenting IdeasCollege Uniform ShopGet the Good Oil!The kids are all rightSouthern CrossFederation News

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TERM DATES 2018 Term 1 Tuesday 30-Jan to Friday 13-Apr Term 2 Monday 30-Apr to Friday 29-Jun Term 3 Monday 23-Jul to Friday 28-Sep Term 4 Monday 15-Oct to Friday 7-Dec

Friday 8 December End of Term Assembly 9am Reports Distributed Yr6-8 Term 4 Concludes 3:15pm

Tuesday 30 January 2018 Term 1 Commences 8:35am

Tuesday 6 February Parent Welcome Night 7:00pm

Tuesday 13 February Commissioning Assembly 10:30am

Tuesday 20 February Year 6 Reflection Day “Meeting Marcellin”

Monday 5 to Wednesday 7 March Year 8 Camp

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As we come to the end of another year I take this opportunity to thank all students, families and staff for the contributions you have made to Marymount College in 2017.

To the parents and friends of the College who have supported the work of students and staff and to those who have generously given their time in volunteering, I say a huge thank you! We really couldn’t do what we do at Marymount with the support of families and friends.

I especially acknowledge the Marymount College staff and thank them for supporting and guiding all learners during 2017. The teaching and ESO staff are a very dedicated group of professionals who really live out the vocation of working with young people!

I thank each learner at Marymount for the contributions they have made to the College this year. A tremendous amount of learning, along with an enormous range of activities beyond the classroom, have taken place this year and I congratulate you all on your efforts in building the community at Marymount.

To our Year 9 students and those from other year levels who have completed their time at Marymount, on behalf of the entire

community, I wish you well as you begin new chapters in your educational journey.

On a personal note, I finish my time at Marymount at the end of this year. I thank all those who have made my time at Marymount so rewarding, walking with the community in a time of significant change has been a privilege. Next year I will be heading to Sacred Heart Middle as Assistant to the Principal, Champagnat Project and will continue to work in partnership with all at Marymount Campus and Sacred Heart as we further transition to Champagnat Campus in 2019.

Kate Kilpatrick will begin as Head of Marymount Campus at the beginning of 2018 and will join Kate Bawden, Liz Stewart and Belinda D’Agostino on the Campus Leadership Team. I can assure you the Campus will be in strong and very capable hands next year!

As we head towards Christmas and the summer holidays, I wish you every blessing now and always.

Shana BennettHead of School

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From the Head of School

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As we head into the last few days of the school year it is a time of mixed emotions, particularly for our Year 9 students. It is also a time of many celebrations as a community.

Last Thursday we celebrated with our Good Samaritan Mass acknowledging the charisms of our College and how they are reflected daily through the actions of our students.

Yesterday we held a Whole School Farewell Assembly for the Year 9 students. The Year 9 Academic Awards and Garry Martin Performing Arts Award were presented. We also had the handover ceremony between the 2017 MLG students to the 2018 MLG students. We thank the current MLG for their dedication, enthusiasm, commitment and leadership they have demonstrated throughout this year - thank you! I would especially like to thank the Marymount Captains, Sophie McGlaughlin and Ella Maisey for leading and representing the students throughout the year at many events - you did an outstanding job! We look forward to the next group building on the leadership skills and capabilities. Our 2018 Marymount Captains, Rose Miller and Aylish Marshall, will lead their first assembly tomorrow, when we celebrate the End of Year for the Year 6-8 students and present the Academic Awards.

Thank you to the staff who are leaving us at the end of the year for their commitment and dedication to our students at Marymount. We wish the following staff all the best in the future: Jenny Good, Amy Schaefer, Patrick Sorrentino, Rose Dunn and Alice Dunlop. All the best also to Darren Elliott who will be taking leave in 2018.

On behalf of the Marymount College Community, I would like to wish Shana Bennett all the best as she leaves Marymount at the end of the year. I thank her for her leadership, vision and commitment to our College over the past year.

Finally, may all families have a safe and enjoyable holiday. May the joy of Christmas allow you to feel the presence of the Christ child in your life.

Kate BawdenDeputy Head of Schoolkbawden@mc.catholic.edu.au

From the Deputy Head of School

School FeesFinal Payment of School Fees now due

ALL school fees for 2017 (including students leaving and students in Yr9) need to be finalised by this Friday 15 December. If you are on a regular direct debit/credit card deduction, please contact the College to ensure your fees will be paid in full by this date.

Your assistance with the prompt payment of school fees is appreciated, as it helps the College to maintain our facilities and provide resources for your daughter’s education.

Thank you to the families who have now paid their fees in full and also to those families who are making regular payments. If you have any problems meeting your school fee commitment, please contact the Finance Office to discuss as soon as possible.

Coralie BandieraDirect: 8179 4405

Alison BoyceDirect: 8179 4410

ChromebookRemember that existing Marymount students returning next year, can collect their Chromebook from the Music Room on Monday 29 January between 9:00am - 3:00pm. All students are then required to bring their Chromebook on the first day of school, with a charged battery and teachers will set them up with students.

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Rising Star’s Award

Female Announcer, Junior (up to Yr10)Programming Team of the Year

Anchor of the Year

Good Samaritan MassOn Thursday, 30 November we held our Good Samaritan Mass. As well as being the last school Mass for the year it recognised the 2017 Good Samaritan Award recipients. They were nominated by their peers in each class as the students believed they best displayed the qualities of the Good Samaritan being hospitality, compassion, stewardship and the spirit of reconciliation throughout the year. We congratulate the following recipients:

From the APRIM and Leader of Student Wellbeing

Bella Viljoen 6 Emerald

Jessica Mieszkuc 6 Jade

Isabel Ellul 6 Turquoise

Danae Plenty 6 Violet

Samara Farrell 7 Acacia

Amber McKellar-Stewart 7 Callistemon

Zoë Mew 7 Eucalypt

Ellie Morrissy 7 Sheoak

Lillian Orsillo 8 Topaz

Isha Bhardwaj 8 Amber

Olivia Zajer 8 Diamonds

Jorjia Kleemann 8 Opals

Olivia Power 8 Sapphires

Eimear Henry 9 Jillaroos

Lauren Manzie 9 Lightning

Emma Kroon 9 Matildas

Molly Aldous-Nelson 9 Thunderbirds

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Arch DSome of the students have worked with James Meston from Catholic Education on Arch D radio production this year. The pictured students below, have been nominated in the 2018 Arch D Radio Awards. The awards night, where the winners will be announced and trophies presented, will be a formal event and will be held next year. We congratulate the students on this fantastic achievement!

Ashleigh McNaughton

Caitlin Chapple Angelina El-Tawil

Amelia Bau Alyssa VincenziAmelia BauSara Amirghiasvand

rejoice in God’s abiding presence with us now and we look forward to the end of time when Christ will come again in glory.

I wish all families the blessings of the Christmas season and every happiness during 2018.

Liz StewartAssistant Principal Religious Identity & Mission (APRIM) and Leader of Student WellbeingDirect: 8179 4432lstewart@mc.catholic.edu.au

Most Listened Podcast

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Ashleigh McNaughton Shannon Pratt

AdventThe season of Advent is upon us. The season invites us not only to commemorate Jesus’ humble arrival in history, in a manger, but also helps us to deepen our sense of wonder in the mystery of Christ’s abiding presence in our day to day lives, all the while anticipating the majesty of His final glorious coming.

Advent is a time for recognising the presence of God – in history, in our midst today and in eternity. The Kingdom of God is already among us: we look back with gratitude to the birth of Christ; we

Advent Prayer

Father in heaven, our hearts desire the warmth of yor love and our minds are searching for the light of your Word. Increase our longing for Christ our Saviour and give us the strength to grow in love,

that the dawn of his coming may find us rejoicing in his presence and welconing the light of his truth We

ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.International Committee on English in the Liturgy (ICEL)

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To assist all new students beginning at the Senior School in 2018 to become familiar with Google Apps and their Chromebook, a number of training sessions will be held on Monday 29 January 2018.

Students are invited to choose one of the time slots from one of the session times listed below.

Each session is capped at 25 participants.

All sessions will be conducted in the Mezzanine area of the Senior School Library.

Six session times are listed below. To book a place, click on the session time and choose one of the available 25 places. Should a session already be full, please choose an alternative time.

Session #1: 9:00am to 9:45amSession #2: 10:00am to 10:45amSession #3: 11:00am to 11:45amSession #4: 12 noon to 12:45pmSession #5: 1:30pm to 2:15pmSession #6: 2:30pm to 3:15pm

Should you experience any issues with this booking process please do hesitate to email me.

Bernadette ThorpeSHC e-Learning Coordinatorbernadettethorpe@shc.sa.edu.au

Chromebook & Google Apps Training Day for New Students to the Senior School in 2018

Year 6 FocusYear 6

Touch FootballBy Isabel Ellul, a player in the Marymount Championship Team

On the 1st of November, the Marymount year 6 and 7’s participated in the SACPSSA Touch Football Carnival. Marymount had 11 awesome teams, 1 of them being the Marymount Championship team. The championship team had a few training sessions to work on their techniques and fast play to see if they could win the whole Carnival and represent Marymount. Marymount was booming when they found out that the Championship team had won all their games and made it to the big Grand Final against Cabra! It was a very hard game for the Marymount Championship team. Cabra was quick, had fast plays and excellent technique, but the Marymount team had all of that and more. Marymount fought and fought until the siren went off and the whilstle blew. Marymount had won against Cabra! Congratulations to the Marymount team and coach! You were amazing and made all of Marymount proud! The Carnival bought arymount exciting wins, accepting losses, injuries and a fun day overall. It was great experience for everyone and taught us to have good sportsmanship, the rules of Touch Football and a great team spirit.

FOCUS

Market DayBy Emily Brookes

This term in Economics and Business we have been learning about concepts such as needs, wants, profit, loss, goods, services and how to create and run a business. As part of Year 6 Market Days, we were given the opportunity to practise our business skills by coming up with an idea for a product to sell to the staff and students of Marymount College. We worked in small groups and had to decide on a business name, an advertisement, the prices for our products and we had to work out whether we would make a profit. We also had to write a letter to our families asking them to be investors in our business. Each class had 1 lunchtime to set up a stall and sell their products. Stalls included ice cream, cookies, cupcakes, milkshakes, popcorn and succulents. 20% off stall profits were donated to Catholic Charities.

DanceDance has been a great experience. Learning new techniques and skills has been fun. At least each person from each lesson has learnt a different move. Miss Tilley has taught us a whole range of dances, from social dances to making one up on the spot! Some lessons the class went off into groups and made up their own dances to a particular song. Dance has moved me out of my comfort zone but I loved doing it!Chanel Exton

In dance, we have covered lots of types of dance. We have created our own dances in groups, followed a routine and learned different types of dance. We did dances to “Singing in the Rain”, “Incy Wincy Spider,” “Shake it off” “Party in the USA,” “praying” and more. I have learned lots and I have enjoyed every minute of it. I can’t wait to do it next year as well.Stella Foote

Doing dance this term has been great and I have enjoyed learning all the techniques and styles such as contemporary. My favourite dance we have done so far is the one where we got to create a social dance and teach it to the class. I have never done dance before and I thought the way Miss Tilley taught us was an easy and fun way to learn. Dance has been my favourite PE unit we’ve done this year because it offered all different kinds of styles.Jade Collier

In dance this semester, we have learnt different ways to dance and heaps of different styles. We got to work with different people and make dances to a classic “Singing in the Rain” and used different steps to make a dance that we interpreted in our groups. I enjoyed learning the dances that Miss Tilley taught us. We did a contemporary dance to “Praying and an upbeat dance to “Party in the U.S.A.” It was definitely my most favourite PE lesson ever. Isabeau Bottroff

In Term 4 we participated in Dance. It was really enjoyable because we got to make up our own dances. Later on is the term we copied Miss Tilley’s moves to different songs. I thought Miss Tilley was really good at making the moves up on the spot. We all had a lot of fun dancing and once we had completed the dance we recorded us dancing and we all watched the video and. I thought we were pretty good!Ruby Wellington

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Activities DayOn the first of November when many of the year 6’s and 7’s went to the Touch Football Carnival the Year 6’s not participating stayed at school and had an activities day. On this day we had art and sport and most of us had fun at both. In sport we did a combination of both table tennis and badminton. We played against each other in partners and at the end the pair with the most wins got a small chocolate. In art we made an indigenous art poster featuring animals. I found this activity very fun and interesting as we learnt about different aboriginal symbols and how to draw them. Overall it was a good day and gave some people a chance to go outside their normal friend groups.

Looking back, Looking forward…As the end of the year is nearing, many students are filling with excitement as the holidays are getting closer. Throughout this year students from all year levels have achieved phenomenal goals. For instance the MLG have organised many activities to help our community and our school. They have really tried their best to improve our school and our community and I believe most people would agree they have. Also, many students this year have received academic and commendation awards for their outstanding hard work they do. Our Class Captains and House Representatives have really done an amazing job at leading and maintaining our classes and students. Also, the cooperation through each activity that has been organised for the school students to participate in has been great. All of the students have shown great enthusiasm for

all the activities. Although the end of the year is ending we all know that everyone will be taking a memory from some part of this year that makes them happy. Although we encourage each other to always remember this great year, it is also important that we keep looking forward for the exciting new things that await 2018. As the title says ‘looking back, looking forward’.Tigerlily Santry

This year was a great first year at Marymount, I had the best year ever. I made lots of new friends and I am ready to make new friends in 2018! I found that iPads were a great way of learning but I am so excited to have chrome books. I am really looking forward to meeting all the Year 7 teachers and all the new Year 6 students for 2018. I am prepared and ready for all the things that 2018 throws at me!!!!Tysa Miles

My first year at Marymount was great! On the first day I was really nervous. At my old school, Stella Maris, I knew everyone so it was really nerve racking knowing that I only knew some of the students. When the day ended I wasn’t nervous anymore because Marymount is such of a welcoming community and I made lots of new friends. Some of my favourite parts of the year have been Rainbow Day, Reflection Day, Sports Day and my favourite out of all things was Market Day because I love to have fun with my friends and learn at the same time. Next year I am especially looking forward to the trip to Canberra because I have never been to Canberra before and it will be the first time I go out of South Australia without my parents. I think next year will be a great year in Year 7.Ava Tan

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Year 8 Food Bank collection; cooking for Vinnies and Premier’s

Reading Challenge

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Cadets End of Year ParadeThe Sacred Heart College Cadet Unit presented their End of Year Ceremonial Parade at Marymount College on Saturday, 25 November.

The all-girls cadet unit began in May of this year and consists of Yr8/9 students from Marymount College. With the approaching amalgamation of Marymount and Sacred Heart College, the unit has taken on the official title of 431 ACU Sacred Heart College.

This unit has become very aware and proud of its historical links with the original SHC Cadet Unit which operated from 1945 to 1975. The original hat badge design from those years has been re-struck and is now a part of the modern unit.

The OC of the unit is Major (AAC) Don Harvy, and the Education Support Officers are 2LT Maria Bruno-Bossio, 2LT Sheryl Blowes and 2LT Darren Elliott. The unit is also supported magnificently by Vanessa Anderson as Quartermaster.

The nine Marymount College cadets were joined by cadets from other South Australian units for the End of Year Parade, including 413 Pipes and Drums.

After much practice, the marching and drill display from the cadets was excellent on the day.

The Reviewing Officer for the parade was LT COL (Retd) Bill Denny AM BM, an old scholar of SHC and the current Vice President of the RSL in SA.

Also present was Steve Byrne, SHC Principal and Shana Bennett, Marymount Head of School.

Awards presented on the day were:

Principal’s Award for Overall ExcellenceCDT Zoe Hyde

Encouragement AwardCDT Hannah Partridge

Sacred Heart Old Collegians Award for Most Committed CadetCDT Sarah Amos

Best Shot AwardCDT Megan Blyth.

All cadets were presented with ACU Commemorative Medallions to recognise this group as Founding Members of 431 ACU Sacred Heart College.

In addition to those cadets mentioned above, the list of cadets includes: CDT Ella Collopy, CDT Taya Howden, CDT Maddi Pollard, CDT Eadi Venning-Smith and CDT Alyssa Vincenzi.

2LT Darren Elliott

Farewell MLG - we loved your work!!

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The services and events contained in this bulletin are in no way connected with the school and are included in this newsletter for your information only. Families need to make their own enquiries and assessments about the suitability of these events and services for their needs and those of their children.

Community NewsBrighton BombersThis is your invitation to join the 2018 Brighton Bommbers Womens Fooball Program. Teams in U12, U14 and U16. For further information, call Matt Taylor on 0448 976 027 or email brightonbombers@hotmail.com

Summer Reading ClubPublic Libraries across Australia are involved in the Summer Reading Club – Game On so join in the fun these summer holidays and get reading. Register at Holdfast Bay Library (2 Colley Tce Glenelg or 20 Jetty Rd Brighton) to receive your reading pack. Read/listen to 10 books to enter the prize draw. Keep reading to give yourself more chances of winning. Grab a colouring in sheet and enter the competition. Do a book rave. Plus loads of activity sheets will be available. 1 Dec - 31 Jan. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Shoes & Sox - Kids ShoesMention this ad or get a flyer from the College Uniform Shop to get a ‘Back to School January special - 20% off schools shoes’. Available at Myer Adelaide, Marion, Tea Tree Plaza and shoesandsox.com.au

Japan Karate Association (JKA) AustWednesday training (YMCA King George Ave) U12yrs 6:30pm-7:30pm; Adults 7:30pm–9pm. Friday training (Clovelly Park Primary School, 1 Renown Place Clovelly Park) U12yrs 6:00pm-6:45pm; Adults 6:45pm–8:15pm. For more information, contact Dave Hurrell 0400 875 669 or dave.hurrell@jkaaustralia.com.au.

Press BoardPick up and deliver ironing service (Mon/Wed/Fri) within 10km radius of the Blackwood roundabout. Contact Vicki at pressboard@iinet.net.au to book in a basket!

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Wedding BellsWe would like to congratulate two of our staff members, Kristin Ward (nee Anderson) on her recent wedding and to Belinda D’Agostino (to be Barrile) on her nuptials this weekend.

We wish both couples a lifetime of love and happiness.

Short Sharp ‘n Shiny

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Principal Steve Byrne Head of School Shana Bennett Deputy Head of School Kate Bawden Acting APRIM Liz Stewart Chaplain Carmel Briggs Leader of Student Wellbeing Liz Stewart Leader of Learning & Professional Practice Belinda D’Agostino

Direct NumbersCanteen Maria Bruno-Bossio ...............8179 4415 Counsellor Lyn Heuzenroeder .............8179 4411 Counsellor Kelly Pritchard .....................8179 4425 CEA Office Alex Tilley ............................8179 4421 Enrolments Jen Rollins ...........................8179 4420 Fees/Finance Coralie Bandiera ............8179 4405 Music Hamish McDonald ......................8179 4417 Resource Centre .......................................8179 4406 Technology Susan Hammer-Irving ......8179 4413

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Parenting IdeasMichael Grose article this week: The power of gratitude for a happier life. More than just a nice feeling, gratitude is integral to hapiiness. If we can inspire and...

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Second-hand UniformsNeat, current uniforms are accepted for re-sale during shop hours. All submissions MUST BE RECENTLY laundered.

Trading HoursTuesday .........................1:00pm - 6:00pm Wednesday ..................8:00am - 4:30pm Thursday .......................1:00pm - 6:00pm

Last Trading Day 2017Thursday 14 December

January Holiday Trading Hoursfrom Thursday 11 January Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri .......1:00pm - 6:00pm Wednesday ..................8:00am - 4:30pm Saturday ........................9:00am - 1:00pm

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From all the Staff at Marymount, we wish you a very Merry

Christmas & a Happy New Year!May your days be merry and

bright with the light of God’s love

to ALL of our wonderful volunteers who have helped out so much and on so many occassions over the years - without you, we could not have done it!