2021 Enrolments: For those families wishing to enrol children for 2021 please submit your applications to the College office. The enrolment period is currently open and will end on Friday 5 April 2019. Enrolment Application Period Ends | Friday 5 April 2019 Enrolment Interviews | Thursday 23 May 2019 will be the start of the interview process Acceptance Letters | Week Ending 5 July 2019 Educational Testing Day | Wednesday 14 October 2020 Orientation Morning and Parent & Student Evening | Thursday 19 November 2020 Year 7 Camp: Well, Year 7 have returned home happy but tired from their first camp at Bosco College. All reports indicate that it was a resounding success with all students engaged and really enjoying themselves. The weather was fair and the activities challenging. It was a great opportunity for all students to get to know each other and staff better. The purpose of the camp is making the students feel part of the Bosco community and to get a real sense of the College being ‘a Home that welcomes’! Thanks to the following staff for their time and energy: Mrs Morris, Ms Mantaj, Mrs Cutcliffe, Mrs Callahan, Miss Isgit, Mrs Ledgerwood, Miss Gagen, Miss Miskle, Mrs Guthrie, Mr Lesch, Mr Brown, Mr Butcher, Mr Katalinic, Mrs Loader and Fr Peter. Special thanks go to Mrs Millward and Mrs Abbott for the organisation and leadership of the camp. Year 7 Family BBQ: A reminder that the annual Year 7 BBQ is on Wednesday 27 March (5:00pm-6:30pm). Hamburgers, veggie burgers and sausage sandwiches will be provided; please bring your own soft drink (no alcohol permitted). This is an opportunity for parents of our new Year 7 students to meet staff and other parents. You also get the opportunity to watch a media presentation about the camp that your child attended this week. I urge all parents to come and meet with us. Weather permitting, it is always a nice way to catch up in an informal way. I look forward to meeting the new parents to the College. Reminder to Parents: Would all families please urgently return both the Parent Authority Consent Form and Publication Media Consent Form to the College Office which were emailed to all parents on Wednesday 6 March. A hard copy of these forms can be obtained from the front office if needed. T 02 9548 4000 • www.boscocollege.nsw.edu.au • E [email protected]NEWSLETTER 22 MARCH 2019 | VOLUME 43 NO. 8 TERM 1 - WEEK 7 - 2019 The Feast of the Annunciation This Monday, 25 March, we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord. This is one of the most important feasts on the Church calendar. It celebrates the actual incarnation of Jesus –The Word made flesh in the womb of His mother, Mary. The Church’s celebration of the Annunciation is believed to date to the early 5 th century, possibly originating at about the time of the Council of Ephesus (c 431). The Annunciation has always been celebrated on 25 March, exactly nine months before his birth on Christmas Day. From the Principal | Mr Damien Carlton
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2021 Enrolments: For those families wishing to enrol children for 2021 please submit your applications
to the College office. The enrolment period is currently open and will end on Friday 5 April 2019.
Enrolment Application Period Ends | Friday 5 April 2019
Enrolment Interviews | Thursday 23 May 2019 will be the start of the interview process
Acceptance Letters | Week Ending 5 July 2019
Educational Testing Day | Wednesday 14 October 2020Orientation Morning and Parent & Student Evening | Thursday 19 November 2020
Year 7 Camp: Well, Year 7 have returned home happy but tired from their first
camp at Bosco College. All reports indicate that it was a resounding success with
all students engaged and really enjoying themselves. The weather was fair and the
activities challenging. It was a great opportunity for all students to get to know each
other and staff better. The purpose of the camp is making the students feel part
of the Bosco community and to get a real sense of the College being ‘a Home that
welcomes’! Thanks to the following staff for their time and energy: Mrs Morris, Ms
Mantaj, Mrs Cutcliffe, Mrs Callahan, Miss Isgit, Mrs Ledgerwood, Miss Gagen, Miss
NEWSLETTER22 MARCH 2019 | VOLUME 43 NO. 8 TERM 1 - WEEK 7 - 2019
The Feast of the AnnunciationThis Monday, 25 March, we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord. This is one of the most important feasts on the Church calendar. It
celebrates the actual incarnation of Jesus –The Word made flesh in the womb of His mother, Mary. The Church’s celebration of the Annunciation is believed
to date to the early 5th century, possibly originating at about the time of the Council of Ephesus (c 431). The Annunciation has always been celebrated on
25 March, exactly nine months before his birth on Christmas Day.
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2019Tuesday 26 March
Years 7 & 9 Practice Online NAPLAN test
Wednesday 27 MarchYear 7 Vaccinations -
Visit One
Year 7 BBQ 5pm
Thursday 28 March & Friday 29 March
Year 8 Camp
Monday 1 April Student dismissal 12.45pm (Staff Compass Training)
Thursday 4 AprilGuest Speaker Paul Dillon
7pm College Hall
Friday 5 AprilNSWCCC
Swimming Carnival
Thursday 11 AprilEaster Liturgy
Friday 12 AprilTerm 1 Concludes12:30pm dismissal
Monday 29 AprilTerm 2 Students Return
WINTER UNIFORM
Anzac Ceremony
Thursday 2 MayCollege Photo Day
Saturday 4 MayRelay for Life
Monday 6 MayYear 7 Study Skills Evening
with Prue Salter6.30pm - 8pm College Hall
Thursday 9 MayMother's Day Mass
10am
Assistant Principal | Mr Peter Halpin
Q: Did you always plan to be teacher? If not, what were you considering as a career?Ben: I always wanted to be a PE teacher but if I couldn't do that I'd like to be a landscape architect.
Q: What is the best dish that you can cook?Ben: Anything on a BBQ
Q: What is your favourite film?Ben: Anything with Mark Wahlburg in it.
Q: What do you consider your greatest achievement?Ben: My three beautiful children
Q: What is the most courageous thing you’ve ever done?Ben: I once climbed into an overturned 4WD and Caravan and helped an elderly couple out.
Q: Describe what happened with your most epic failBen: I was showing off while snowboarding in Canada; I had a massive stack and returned home in a wheelchair.
Q: If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?Ben: Remove violence against women and children.
Q: If you had a motto for life, what would it be?Ben: “Life is what you make it”
College Photo Day
College Photo Day this year is on Thursday 2 May. On Thursday of
this week, all students received an ordering envelope detailing the process for
you to order your child’s photos. Please read the information on the envelope
clearly, especially the different ways in which you can order photos. If you
have more than one child at the College and would like them to have a sibling
photo, you will need to obtain a separate ordering envelope from the College
office. Students who are absent on 2 May will have an opportunity to have
their photo taken on Tuesday 7 May.
Staff Professional Learning
A reminder that on Monday 1 April, College staff will be engaging in
professional learning about the new computer administration system that is
being introduced at the start of Term 2. As such, students will be dismissed from the College at the end of Period 4 (12.45 pm). Please ensure that you
have made arrangements for your child to get home at that time.
Teacher Tales
Starting this week, in each newsletter I will be profiling one of our College
staff members. Teachers will be volunteering to answer a few questions, which
will provide you with some insights into them and their lives. I hope that you
enjoy getting to know our Bosco people more closely.
TEACHER TALESPROFILE: MR BEN TICKLE YEAR 10 COORDINATOR; PDHPE TEACHER
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Religious Education Coordinator | Mrs Moira Loader
PROJECT COMPASSION
Congratulations to Savio which is the leading Pastoral Class this week.Thanks for all your efforts and kind contributions for Project Compassion.
HOUSE WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 TOTAL
Chisholm $24.30 $89.80 $40.90 $155.00
Dunlea $16.40 $94.75 $35.30 $146.45
MacKillop - $106.05 $86.10 $192.15
Savio $17.50 $154.15 $222.35 $394.00
General - $11.90 - $11.90
TOTAL $58.20 $456.65 $384.65 $899.50
THE CLANCY PRIZE AWARD WINNERSLast Friday evening, 15 March, Ms Allyse Miskle and
Ms Imral Isgit attended the opening and award
ceremony at ACU National Gallery Strathfield for
the Clancy Prize. The Clancy Prize is a prestigious
Religious Art Exhibition which this year celebrates
its 20th Year Anniversary. Congratulations to Ms
Allyse Miskle and her 2018 Year 10 Visual Arts class
who won the award from ACU School of Education
for their exceptional collaborative Artwork titled
"Hands Of Mercy". Ms Allyse Miskle accepted the
award on behalf of her 2018 Year 10 Visual Arts
Class.
Winning Students from Year 10 Visual Arts 2018 (Last year's Year 10 Visual Arts Class)
Clancy Prize Theme:“A little mercy makes the world less cold
and more just.” Pope Francis
Description of the Artwork - Title: Hands of Mercy
Collective Year 10 painting
This collective Year 10 painting focuses on the
individual interpretation of what mercy is, when
mercy may be needed and how an act of mercy
can be expressed. In order to connect the panels,
students chose a hand gesture that is often
associated with mercy and acts of kindness as their
Lulani McGowen Rhiannon Perrett Niamh RosserHolly van Gestel Karl Gibbs Taylor Black
Creative Arts | Ms Nancy Daniele
YEAR 12 Modern History, Standard 1 & 2 Maths, English Studies, Ancient History, Food Tech, PDHPE, Business Studies, Timber
YEAR 11 CAFS, Drama, SLR 1 unit, Music, Ancient History, EEC, PDHPE
YEAR 10 Maths
YEAR 9 Geography, PDHPE, Maths
YEAR 8 Maths, Science
YEAR 7 Geography
ASSESSMENT DATES FOR TERM 1
WEEK 8 / 25 MARCH – 29 MARCH
The following assessments are due in the upcoming week:
Curriculum Coordinator | Mrs Belinda Westwood
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WEEK 8 Tuesday 26 March
WEEK 9 Wednesday 3 April
PEER TUTORINGThis is an opportunity that the College is offering Years 7 &
8 students to assist them with their organisation, homework,
assessment tasks, study and Google drive file management.
This program will be running during Terms 1 & 2. No need to
register, just turn up. Years 11 & 12 students as well as College
teaching staff will be volunteering to assist Years 7 & 8 students.
Peer tutoring will be held in the library from 3.15-4pm on the
following dates:
St John Bosco College presents an opportunity not to be missed:
Study Skills Evening wit
h Dr Prue Salter
To: Parents & Students of Year 7 (and Year 8 students who missed out last year or would like a refresher)
Would you like to know the secrets to success in high school?
Parent and Student
This is an interactive evening for parents and students that outlines tools and techniques for students to achieve their personal academic best. Please arrive 5-10 min prior to collect the family handout.
Parent/Guardian(s) and students should attend together as the session is very interactive, the
session will not be of full value unless both the students and a parent attend.
Both students and parents also need to bring along a pen (and one highlighter for the family) and
the school diary.
The main areas that will be covered are:
Managing homework and assignments effectively
by efficient time management.
Learning to be more organised for school and at home.
Working and studying effectively in high school.
Dr Prue Salter is the founder of ELES (www.enhanced-learning.net) and an expert in the area of study skills.
Dr Salter has conducted over 5000 study skills seminars across Australia and Asia, has written 20 study skills resource kits for schools and is the creator of the online and interactive study skills website (www.studyskillshandbook.com.au) used by more than 120000 students.
Dr Salter’s PhD explored whole-school integrated approaches to developing students’ self-regulated learning skills.
YEAR 7 PARENT/STUDENT
‘STUDY SKILLS’ EVENING
Monday 6th May 2019, 6.30-8pm
St John Bosco College
Pastoral Care Coordinator | Mrs Simone Babic
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PARENT EVENINGGUEST SPEAKER - PAUL DILLONTHURSDAY 4 APRIL, 7PM VALDOCCO CENTRE (COLLEGE HALL)
TOPIC: ‘Risk taking’: Why do teens do the things they do? What can parents do to keep them as safe as possible?
Adolescence is a risky time. As a teen matures and becomes more independent, they experience dramatic hormonal changes, increasing social and peer pressure and have greater access to alcohol and other drugs. This presentation will briefly examine the history of ‘teenagers’, rebellion and the different ‘temptations’ that have existed over time. Using the latest research on the developing brain, it will also discuss why adolescence is a period of ‘risk-taking’ and the reasons why young people make the decisions they do during this time. Sleepovers, parties and gatherings provide teens with valuable opportunities to develop important socializing skills but are not ‘risk-free’.
The presentation will also provide some practical strategies and tips for parents considering allowing their teen to attend such an event to help ensure they are as safe as possible.
All parents from both St John Bosco College and St John Bosco Primary School are welcome to this invaluable Parent Evening.
HOSTING JAPANESE STUDENTSSt John Bosco College will be hosting Japanese students from 31 July - 7 August 2019.
Share your lifestyle & home whilst experiencing another culture.
• Students attend school on weekdays and enjoy family life with you on the weekend.
• Japanese language is not necessary.• Students just fit in with your family routines –
eat your food. • they need their own bed but can share a room.• Families are paid $50 per night to assist with
hosting costs.
If you can assist in hosting a student or would like more information, please contact Cecilia: Tel: 9889 4366 | Mob: 0423 097 [email protected]
ONE KIND WORD CAN
CHANGE SOMEONE'S ENTIRE DAY
WELLBEING @ BOSCO
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Coordinator Awards
Congratulations to you all
Year 8 - Mr Peter HarrisChantel Masset
Sebastian Gibbs
Ashleigh Gough
Jessica Dopson
Charlotte Condon
Jack Bergin
On Tuesday 26 March, students in Years 7 and 9 will participate in a short online practice Naplan test. The results of this test will not be recorded or collected, however the test will offer students and staff the opportunity to practise how to access and answer questions for the Naplan online tests in May.
Year 9 students will undertake the practice test during Period 3 and Year 7 during period 4 in the Valdocco Centre (College Hall). The test will consist of practice questions based on reading, numeracy and language conventions. Mr Kennedy and the College Internet Support Officers have checked with most students over the last few days to ensure the locked down browser, required to access the test, is installed on each student's computer. Mr Kennedy has sent an email with these instructions on 10 March to Years 7 and 9 parents and students.
Students should ensure they bring:
• their laptop - fully charged with the locked down browser installed
• their charging cable, as a back up in case of battery failure
• a working set of wired headphones or ear buds
• a book to read if they finish early
For further information, please see the information available on the NESA website.
Leader of Learning and Teaching | Mrs Rhonda Thompson
NAPLAN ONLINE PRACTICE (YEARS 7 & 9)
Eva Southgate
Riley Gentle
Courtney Fitzgerald
Koby Enright
Abbey Stone
Zachary White
Teigan Mabon
Amelia Maccarrone
Indiana Field
Jack Coote
Ella Gair
Lauren Hugo
Heleena Giorgianni
Isabella Psaila
Luke Albrecht
Alivia Beath
Tayla Clark
Kate Macfarland
Larissa King
Ella Roberts
Charlotte Kennedy
Year 7 - Mrs Maria Millward and Mrs Jennifer Abbott
Bosco College once again
will be participating in the
Sutherland Shire Relay for
Life which takes place in
Cronulla on Saturday 4 May 2019. At present our progress
in raising funds for Cancer
Council's wonderful cause
has been outstanding. If you
also would like to support our
Bosco Team please click on
the link to make a donation.
Click here to donate to the St John Bosco College Team
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Year 11 Geography Excursion - Garie Beach
On Wednesday 20 March the Year 11 geography classes experienced an excursion to Garie Beach in order to develop a more in depth understanding of the topic we are currently studying: coasts and the impacts that affect the coasts. At the beginning of the day all Year 11 Geography students gathered to board a bus and head to Garie Beach within the National Park.
Upon arrival we were given time to prepare ourselves for what would be an interesting experience. A brief introduction to the learning experiences of the day was provided by our two park rangers Sue and Martin before we began exploring the coastal environment. A short walk was taken to the rock platform, picking up any plastic along the way. Once reaching the platform we were given time to analyse and discover the organisms that inhabited the rock pools. We were then separated into two mixed groups to determine the abiotic features both behind and in front of the sand dune features. Additionally, the separate groups examined and tried catching microorganisms while the remaining group inspected the landforms in the distance, and the differentiating species of the
region. Both groups were granted the opportunity to participate in all activities establishing an understanding of the coastal environment and the interactions of the four spheres.
We then returned to the primary meeting point, to eat lunch and regather our energy, before continuing theory work regarding the natural processes of waves and their impact, and the effects of human activity on the Garie Beach area.
This concluded our insightful and enjoyable excursion to Garie Beach, and definitely broadened our understanding of the coastal environment. We would like to thank Sue and Martin for guiding us throughout the day, and give special thanks to Mrs Babic and Mr Salabay for leading us and aiding in our learning on an exciting day.
Rebecca Carroll and Darcy Smith
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YEAR 9 ISTEM: WORKING COLLABORATIVELY TO SOLVE PROBLEMSiSTEM is a Stage 5 elective subject that aims to
integrate the practical skills and knowledge of
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
to solve real-world problems. The subject
encourages students to work collaboratively to
develop creative solutions to these problems using a
structured process of research and experimentation.
Students in Year 9 iSTEM have been developing
these collaboration skills by working in groups to
design and construct a scaled model of a bridge that
could span vehicle and pedestrian access
across Loftus station to alleviate traffic at
Sutherland station. The process of finding a solution
to this problem involved developing structured
experiments and recording findings, working with
balsa wood to construct a model and performing
calculations based on scale.
The class will be looking forward to extending their
collaboration and problem-solving skills as they
embark on developing a cardboard robotic arm
with movements based on the science of hydraulics.
They will be experimenting with using laser cutting
technologies during this process.
TAS iSTEM | Mrs Linda Watson
The homophones that teachers and students are focusing on in weeks 7 and 8 are where, we’re and wear.
Where is used to ask a question that is related to location or giving directions to a location.
Where are you going? I know where you live.
We’re is a contraction of we are.
We’re (we are) flying to New York tomorrow.
Wear refers to clothing, accessories or equipment on or carried on your body.
You need to wear a tie to the wedding.
OR refers to something being excessively used.
Tyres eventually wear out.
(NOTE: Where is often incorrectly written as were. Were is a verb and the past tense of are,
e.g. We were happy.)
Literacy and Numeracy Coordinator | Mrs Peta Batty
HOMOPHONES
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Three of our Bosco students will be featuring in an upcoming
production of High School Musical by the Shire Music Theatre.
Best wishes to Tamsyn Ferguson (Year7), Kyleisha Ferguson (Year 9) and
Hannah Fletcher (Year 8) for their upcoming performance.
Drama News | Mrs Rachel Kennedy
PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGEThe NSW Premier's Reading Challenge is open to all students from
Kinder to Year 9. If students wish to participate please see the
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YEAR 7 CAMP
IMPORTANT SPORT NOTICEThe following information explains the process of representative sporting opportunities at Bosco College.
SSCCC AND NSWCCC Entry into Sports (individual AND team)
SPORTING PATHWAYS Southern Sydney Combined Catholic Colleges (SSCCC) is the pathway for our students to progress to the NSWCCC Championships and NSWCCC selection. This is followed by possible selection to NSW All Schools, then School Sport Australia.
If students wish to trial for SSCCC teams they will need to see Mrs Justine Maroney for an SSCCC trial permission letter.
Upcoming SSCCC Trial Dates For Your Calendar
NSW Combined Catholic Colleges (NSWCCC)
Selection process NSWCCC selection trials are run for the following sports which are either individual sports or sports which do NOT have a NSWCCC selection competition/championship. It is, therefore, the student's responsibility to register for these sports:AFL (Girls and Boys) Cricket Diving
Golf Baseball Hockey
Netball Softball Tennis
Rugby Union Boys Softball Triathlon
Rowing Opens & U/16 Volleyball
If you are interested in finding out more information on NSWCCC trials and events please look at the website
If a student has any questions, please see Mrs Justine Maroney. We would love to hear about any sporting achievements of our students so they can be acknowledged (both inside & outside of school). Please email us with these any time throughout the year.
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Sports Coordinator | Mrs Justine Maroney
FRIDAY SPORTThe photo below features Mr Anthony Brown with the Mountain Bike (MTB) boys showing them how to repair and change a flat tyre. MTB riding is offered to Years 7 and 8 boys and girls for Friday afternoon sport.
CONGRATULATIONSCongratulations to Caitlin Saville (Year 9) who placed 2nd in the U15 High Jump at last weekend's State Little Athletics which took place in Homebush. Well done Caitlin.
INTERSCHOOLS MOUNTAIN BIKEJackson Howard & Harry Strange (Year 9) represented Bosco at the Interschools Mountain Bike event last weekend held in Thredbo.
The boys participated in the following events: Flow, Downhill & 15 km Cross country. Well done Jackson and Harry. If you are interested in representing Bosco at this event next year, please see Mrs Justine Maroney.
