SECONDARY CAMPUS | 15 Mitton Avenue Henley Beach SA 5022 | T 8356 5966 | F 8356 1092 PRIMARY CAMPUS | 78 East Avenue Beverley SA 5009 | T 8346 6548 | F 8346 9449 STUDENT ABSENTEE/LATE ARRIVAL LINES: | Primary: 8150 2397 | Secondary: 8150 2323 W: www.smc.sa.edu.au | E: [email protected]| E: [email protected]The Star A Catholic School committed to a Vision of Lasallian Education TERM 3 WEEK 2 – 31 JULY 2013 – ISSUE 2/13 Dear St Michael’s College Community, YEAR 10 MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADUATION Last Wednesday we celebrated the Graduation of our Year 10 students from the Middle School to the Senior School. While this was a wonderful opportunity to recognize the many successes of these students, it is also a rite of passage that celebrates change. Of course the timing of the Graduation is not accidental. It is designed to coincide with the significant decision-making processes involved in their SACE subject selection. We have over time witnessed the significant growth this promotes in individuals, as they are making decisions that help shape future pathways. The Graduation also coincides with other changes that many students are experiencing at this time, including taking on a part- time job, getting a driver’s license and generally developing greater independence. These are all elements of change and growth worth celebrating. As with driving and employment however, the senior years of study require increasing degrees of responsibility and commitment. We trust that the Middle Years of schooling have helped develop a solid platform for these students, and of course know that their teachers, families and friends will support them as the expectations increase. As mentioned at the assembly, we don’t expect perfection, but we do support and challenge students to do justice to their own skills, abilities and qualities as they strive to be the best they can be in all aspects of their life. I congratulate our Year 10s on their Graduation from the Middle School and wish them all the best in their upcoming subject selection processes and Senior School studies. STRATEGIC PLAN – PARENT SURVEY Thank you to those parents who responded to the recent survey relating to the development of our Strategic Plan. The responses have been most helpful in identifying what is important to parents, thus guiding key strategic themes. Below is a sample of the responses received to the questions “What type of school do you want St Michael’s College to be?” and “What are your expectations of St Michael’s College for your sons/daughters?” • A safe, positive and spiritual educational environment for students, staff and the wider community; • A school that offers a safe learning environment for all students and creates its own reputation as a school of Lasallian ethics; • to provide a sound education and environment where children can maximise their potential; • A school where teachers encourage and support students to be "the best they can be" in a caring and supportive environment; • A school that offers a wide curriculum to students to enable them to excel in their chosen vocation; • An institution that provides a high standard of education and builds young people into strong adults. The College needs to respect the rights and qualities of individual students to enable them to achieve their personal objectives. Regards John Foley Principal
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SECONDARY CAMPUS | 15 Mitton Avenue Henley Beach SA 5022 | T 8356 5966 | F 8356 1092 PRIMARY CAMPUS | 78 East Avenue Beverley SA 5009 | T 8346 6548 | F 8346 9449 STUDENT ABSENTEE/LATE ARRIVAL LINES: | Primary: 8150 2397 | Secondary: 8150 2323
The Star A Catholic School committed to a Vision of Lasallian Education
T E R M 3 W E E K 2 – 3 1 J U L Y 2 0 1 3 – I S S U E 2 / 1 3
Dear St Michael’s College Community, YEAR 10 MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADUATION
Last Wednesday we celebrated the Graduation of our Year 10 students from the Middle School to the Senior School. While this was a wonderful opportunity to recognize the many successes of these students, it is also a rite of passage that celebrates change.
Of course the timing of the Graduation is not accidental. It is designed to coincide with the significant decision-making processes involved in their SACE subject selection. We have over time witnessed the significant growth this promotes in individuals, as they are making decisions that help shape future pathways.
The Graduation also coincides with other changes that many students are experiencing at this time, including taking on a part-time job, getting a driver’s license and generally developing greater independence. These are all elements of change and growth worth celebrating.
As with driving and employment however, the senior years of study require increasing degrees of responsibility and commitment. We trust that the Middle Years of schooling have helped develop a solid platform for these students, and of course know that their teachers, families and friends will support them as the expectations increase.
As mentioned at the assembly, we don’t expect perfection, but we do support and challenge students to do justice to their own skills, abilities and qualities as they strive to be the best they can be in all aspects of their life.
I congratulate our Year 10s on their Graduation from the Middle School and wish them all the best in their upcoming subject selection processes and Senior School studies.
STRATEGIC PLAN – PARENT SURVEY
Thank you to those parents who responded to the recent survey relating to the development of our Strategic Plan. The responses have been most helpful in identifying what is important to parents, thus guiding key strategic themes. Below is a sample of the responses received to the questions “What type of school do you want St Michael’s College to be?” and “What are your expectations of St Michael’s College for your sons/daughters?”
• A safe, positive and spiritual educational environment for students, staff and the wider community; • A school that offers a safe learning environment for all students and creates its own reputation as a school of Lasallian
ethics; • to provide a sound education and environment where children can maximise their potential; • A school where teachers encourage and support students to be "the best they can be" in a caring and supportive
environment; • A school that offers a wide curriculum to students to enable them to excel in their chosen vocation; • An institution that provides a high standard of education and builds young people into strong adults. The College needs to
respect the rights and qualities of individual students to enable them to achieve their personal objectives. Regards John Foley Principal
AUGUST 1 Australian Mathematics Competition (S) 2 Co-Curricular & Special Photos (S) Assembly 9:05am (P) 5 Yr 12 (2014) SACE Evening 7pm Yr 12 (2013) SATAC Evening 7.00pm Careers Night 6:00pm -8:00pm 6 Yr 8 2014 Music Information Night 7 Yr 11 (2014) Subject Selection Assembly Yr 9 ACER Italian Competition Yr 8 Program Achieve 8 Yr 11 Retreat Christian Family Centre 9 Yr 11 Police Driver Education Yr 12 Seminar Christian Family Centre Yr 8 2015 Enrolments Close 13 Principal’s Tours 9:15am (S) Deputy Principal’s Tour 4-6pm (P) ICAS Mathematics (P) 14 Yr 8-12 Mass ~ Feast of the Assumption (S) Michael Mangan Concert (P) 15 Whole Campus Mass 9:05am (P) 19-22 Book Week (P) 21 Yr 9, 10 & 11 (2014) Assembly & Subject Selection Procedures Parent/Teacher Intrvws /Early Dismissal 1:05pm (S) 22 Yrs 8-10 Class/Individual Photos 23 Book Week Assembly (P) Yr 8 Retreat Yr 9 Geography Excursion 26 Yr 11 (2014) Counselling 9:00am - 8:30pm ~ No Yr 10 classes 28 Boys and Dad’s Night (P) 29 Music Night – Pulse VI (S)
MASS Parents and parishioners are warmly invited to
attend Mass at either Campus each week during school time. Please do not hesitate to contact
the College with any queries. PRIMARY: Thursday at 9:05am
SECONDARY: Wednesday 9:00am
REST IN PEACE
Mr Enrico Liguoro and Mrs Michelina Barone Grandparents of Joshua Liguoro
Mrs Joan Fryer
Grandmother of Lewis Tranthim-Fryer
Mr Robert Gillard
Grandfather of Mitchel Tassone
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
‘THE FLUTE’
The music of divine love plays uniquely in each person’s life. Through individual personalities and personal life events, the goodness of God takes on a melody of its own. The song of God needs an instrument to give it shape and voice. A piano is just a row of keys until someone touches them into life. A violin remains a mute stringed instrument until someone picks it up and touches the string with song. We are all called to be instruments through which the melody of God takes shape. Through our lives God’s love seeks to dance and make music for the world.
More and more I see myself as a flute, a simple, hollowed out reed, meant to be an instrument of God’s song. It reminds me that others need to hear the melody of divine love and goodness through my life. Such reflections encourage me to be a song of peace and harmony rather than one of dissonance and distress.
I cannot make the melody of God happen by myself. Just as a flute needs someone’s breath in order to have a musical life, so too, I need God to breathe a melody of goodness through me as I go on my busy days. I, too, must be receptive if God’s song is to be sung through me. Too often when I am frantic and pressured I slip into trying to do everything by myself. I think I have to control all the pieces and messiness of the days. I fail to call upon God’s power to give my life a focus and vitality. I struggle with getting things done, completing projects, facing the daily demands of meetings and responsibilities.
My vision of the flute gets swallowed up in my frantic efforts to be responsible and successful. I miss the possibility of allowing God’s goodness to sing through my being. Life becomes just another day to get through rather than a melody of goodness to be sung and shared
I forget to ask why I am doing things. What I do is less significant than why and how I do my work. So I need to ask myself often: why do I work? Is it to make a living? Only to be responsible? Mainly to be successful? To please others? How can my work become a sacred space where God’s presence is acknowledged and allowed to influence my activity?
I become God’s song when I open up and trust that God’s energy moving through me will create goodness and harmony through who and how I am.
Joyce Rupp is a prominent and popular spiritual writer. This extract is from her book “May I have this dance”, (from pages 140-142).
SEMESTER 1 2013 ACADEMIC AWARD WINNERS Congratulations to the following students in Years 10, 11 and 12 who achieved Academic Excellence or Academic Endeavour awards for their Semester 1 studies. Academic Excellence awards are presented to those students who averaged an ‘A’ grade across their Semester 1 subject areas. Academic Endeavour awards are presented to students who achieved ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’ for Application to Study and Behaviour in class for all subjects.
Scott Dragon Hannah Schwarz Daniel Settimio Georgia Wright
11CH Ermiony Andrushenko
Nancy Azzollini Chantelle Bardadyn
Eleanor Day Jessica Joseph Julian Millevoi
Sabrina Sghirripa
11GA Imma Caruso
Sonya Lorenzoni Concetta Spadavecchia
Adam Zanardo
11GE Lauren Bottin Alicia Cardone
Rachelle Moses
11KP Chelsea Fortuna
Saif Najm Lucy Tweed
11MS
Tamlyn Dell'Oro
11PE David Della
Alessandra Gorcilov Thomas Reichstein
11RE Samuel Darling Isla Mapleson Adam Swan Michael Ucci
11ST Brittany Jessup
Billie Tanner
11BZ Alyssa Bell
Abbey Belton Olivia Bozzon Luke Butcher Felicity Cox
Scott Dragon Kelsey Elliott Ursula Gospic
Mutula Kayumba Stephanie Marando
Keeley Pearce Hannah Schwarz Lauren Simionato
Carly Staszuk John Stevens
Georgia Wright
11CH Ermiony Andrushenko
Nancy Azzollini Chantelle Bardadyn
Daniel Colwill Eleanor Day
Jessica Joseph Julian Millevoi
Madeleine O'Connor Olivia Parker
Scarlett Parker Sabrina Sghirripa
11GA Imma Caruso
Melissa Clothier Ryan Collingwood
Holly Dundon Jake Gazettas
Sonya Lorenzoni Natasha Salzone
Concetta Spadavecchia
11GE Grace Barilla
Lauren Bottin Alicia Cardone Mikayla Case
Marcus Deluca Lauren Ferretti Rachelle Moses
Melika Pauls Antony Scarfo Emily Scuteri
11KP Kate Corcoran
Anthony Fazzari Chelsea Fortuna
Murtaza Hussaini Gabrielle Luppino Georgie Murray
Saif Najm Mohammad Rezai
Jesse Sciancalepore Lucy Tweed
11MS Jason Butler
Tamlyn Dell'Oro Emma-Rose Eckert Alannah Greenham
Michael Marinelli Leah McKeown Eden McLean Warren Peters Danny Zanardo
11PE Vincent Agostino
David Della Alessandra Gorcilov
Nicole Hall Georgia Kenny Benjamin Main Chiara Owens
Emily Place Thomas Reichstein
Kelsey Reynolds Phoebe Schipper
11RE Stella Biggs
Mitchell Boulton Kate Breton Dana Caruso
Samuel Darling Adam Swan Michael Ucci
11SP Anthony Agostino Nicolette Giannini
Isabella Nocera Alexander Toth Mitchell Wyllie
11ST Olivia Bersagliere
Emily Fiorenti Kyle Hammond Brittany Jessup
Ella Kearsley Chelsea Kralik
Samuel Passaniti Hannah Ross
Felicia Spadavecchia Domenique Tragos
YEAR 12 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ACADEMIC ENDEAVOUR
12BU Frank Algra-Maschio
Jack Hooper Kristian Penna
12CN
Michael Phillips
12CU Rachel Perla
Evangelos Ramos Jack Svetlichny
Benjamin Williams
12DE Benjamin James Gabriella Sbrissa Vanessa Varvaris
Marina Zupan
12DJ Aaron Manuell Courtney Munn Rocky Portolesi
12ED
Jarrod Brazzale Elliott Clarke Adam Portelli
12KI
Nicholas Francesca Danielle Librandi Vince Marafioti Thomas Tattoli
12MA
Adrian Cubelic
12PE Joseph Arman
12RA
Mikaela Dell'Oro Meg O'Dea
Stefan Vogiatzis
12BU Frank Algra-Maschio
Anthony Babb Tyler Disbury Jack Hooper Carly Jackson
Allan Kappamankal Keeley Manning
Ante Markulic Kristian Penna
Carly Reed Madeline Turner
12CN Madeline Ginever
Laura Marcus Denver May
Nicole O'Rielley Cory Peake
Michael Phillips Luke Swan
Mitchell Thiele Timothy Zavrl
12CU Hannah Darling
Megan Domarecki Alex Maiorana Jade Mittiga
Harrison Nelli Rebecca Oates
Rachel Perla Evangelos Ramos
Alysia Siciliano Jack Svetlichny Kayla Whitehill
Benjamin Williams
12DE Emma Galimi
Leanne Ip Benjamin James
Jack Leonard Adrianna Lobuono Matthew Mazzone
Jarrad Mitton Jake Rusanoff
Gabriella Sbrissa Luke Taylor
Vanessa Varvaris Marina Zupan
12DJ Christopher Atkinson
Liam Blute Anna De Ruvo
Anthony Impedovo Nadia Loprete Aaron Manuell Courtney Munn Rocky Portolesi Chiara Samarelli
Joshua Wood
12ED Bradley Andrew
Rachel Bisset Jarrod Brazzale
Umberto Caruso Adrian Cecchin
Elliott Clarke Oriana De'Angelis
Adam Portelli
12KI Madeline Arthur
Nicholas Francesca Douglas Langdon Danielle Librandi Vince Marafioti Daniel Pedler
Isabella Seychell Thomas Tattoli
12MA Monique Adami Adrian Cubelic Tessa Fowler
Kristijan Ramesa Luke Stringer
12PE Joseph Arman
Hannah Benwell Andrew Harous Angela Kingsley
Carlo Loielo
12RA Kathrine Catanzariti
Mikaela Dell'Oro Leighlan Doe
Brittany Harman Minh Nguyen
Meg O'Dea Teodoro Rossi
Lucy Slaven Stefan Vogiatzis
ENROLMENT INFORMATION
• RECEPTION 2015 Enrolments ~ Close Friday 9 August 2013 From 2014, the school starting age will change in line with DECS schools and St Michael’s will enrol boys who turned 5 before 1 May into Reception. These boys will start school on the first day of Term 1 2014. Boys who turned 5 after 1 May will enrol for 2015 and commence Reception in Term 1, 2015. The policy applies to Catholic Schools in SA.
A limited number of Year 1 enrolments are also available. To obtain an enrolment package contact the Registrar on 8346 6548 or via [email protected]. • YEAR 8 2015 ENROLMENTS ~ CLOSE 9 AUGUST, 2013 (Limited Positions Available In Other Year Levels) To obtain an enrolment package, contact the Registrar on 8356 5966. Parents of children attending the Primary Campus are reminded that it is a natural progression for students from Primary to the Secondary campus and therefore an enrolment application is not required. However, it would be appreciated if you could contact us if your son will not be continuing his schooling at the Secondary Campus.
Ms Jane Green, Registrar
P R I M A R Y C A M P U S
ICAS SCIENCE COMPETITION RESULTS All of the 51 Year 6 Primary students who sat for the International Science Skills Competition on Wednesday 5 June are to be congratulated on their significant achievements. Those students whose achievement was outstanding were rewarded with Certificates of Credit, Distinction or High Distinction. Our congratulations are extended to:
Luke FEIJEN HIGH DISTINCTION
William DESSAUR DISTINCTION
Joshua LARVEN DISTINCTION
Benjamin HOY CREDIT
Jacob KARNAS CREDIT
Jackson McCANN CREDIT
Matthew MONTI CREDIT
John MOSCHOU CREDIT
Mark MUDRONJA CREDIT
Jesse WERNER CREDIT
Albert ZANARDO CREDIT
Ms Louise Kometer, Director of Teaching and Learning
S E C O N D A R Y C A M P U S
YEAR 8 PARENTS DINNER AND CATCH UP Come along and enjoy a meal and catch up with other Year 8 parents on Wednesday 4 September 2013 at The Lakes Resort Hotel at 7:00 pm. RSVP your reply to Sharon May at [email protected] or call 0414 228 577. All Year 8 parents are welcome.
YEAR 9 MUMS DINNER Come along and enjoy a meal and catch up with other Year 9 Mum's on Monday 16 September 2013 at The Lakes Bistro, The Lakes Resort Hotel, at 7:00 pm. RSVP your reply to either Jenny Williams on 0402 222164 or email [email protected], Amanda James on 0403 951 414 or email [email protected] no later than Friday 13 September. It will be great to see you all again.
YEAR 11 AND YEAR 12 DATES A reminder that Year 11 and 12 students will be participating in the following reflection days which will be facilitated by Lasallian Youth Ministry at the Christian Family Centre. These events are an integral part of the College Religious Education and Pastoral Programs and, as such, all students are required to attend. Students are asked to bring a pen, recess and bottled water for the day. Lunch is provided. For more details, please refer to the parent letter, distributed in Pastoral Care on Monday 29 July.
YEAR 11 RETREAT – THURSDAY 8 AUGUST 2013, 8:45am – 2:30pm YEAR 12 SEMINAR DAY 3 – FRIDAY 9 AUGUST 2013, 8:45am – 1:30pm
SECONDARY SUBJECT COUNSELLING INFORMATION Term 3 is when students and parents make important decisions regarding subject choices in preparation for future career pathways. These choices should be guided by student interest and success in preparatory subjects. Students in Year 10 have completed, or will be completing in Semester 2, the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) as the first stage of their SACE certificate. This is designed to assist students to identify possible career paths. Various parent information nights are designed to explain the subject selection process and SACE certificate requirements and I urge parents to attend these if at all possible. Mr Anthony Vizaniaris and Ms Rose Coorey are available for Careers Counselling and Mr Kevin Woolford is available for advice on VET courses. Appointments can be made by contacting Student Services. Critical dates for various stages of the subject selection process are listed below. Due dates for the return of various forms will be published on the forms. Your support in this important process is greatly appreciated and I can be contacted through Student Services to clarify any issues arising.
Ms Bron Kemp, Director of Teaching & Learning SUBJECT COUNSELLING PROCESS
YEAR 12
Monday 5 August
Staff Centre
(7.00pm)
South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) Information Evening.
Attendance recommended: Current Year 12 parents
Monday 5 August
Founders Hall
(6.00pm to 8.00pm)
Careers Night: Presentations from various Universities and Business Enterprises.
Optional attendance: Current Year 12 students and parents.
YEAR 11
Monday 5 August
Founders Hall
(6.00pm to 8.00pm)
Careers Night: Presentations from various Universities and Business Enterprises.
Optional attendance: Current Year 11 students and parents.
Monday 5 August
MacKillop Centre
(7.00pm)
SACE Parent Information Evening.
Attendance recommended: Current Year 11 parents.
Wednesday 7 August
MacKillop Centre
(9.00am)
Year 12 (2014) Subject Selection information distributed to students, including Subject Handbook,
Subject Selection Form, etc.
Attendance compulsory: Current Year 11 students.
Tuesday 3 September
Resource Centre
(9.00am – 8.30pm)
Subject Selection Counselling Day. No Year 11 lessons.
Current Year 11 students and parents required to attend prearranged interviews.
YEAR 10
Monday 5 August
Founders Hall
(6.00 to 8.00pm)
Careers Night: Presentations from various Universities and Business Enterprises.
Optional attendance: Current Year 10 students and parents.
Wednesday 7 August MacKillop Centre
(9.00am)
Year 11 (2014) Subject Selection information distributed to students, including Subject Handbook,
Subject Selection Form, etc.
Attendance compulsory: Current Year 10 students.
Monday 26 August Resource Centre
(9.00am – 8.30pm)
Subject Selection Counselling Day. No Year 10 lessons.
Current Year 10 students and parents required to attend prearranged interviews.
YEAR 8 AND 9
Wednesday 21 August Pastoral Care Student subject selection procedures assembly.
Attendance compulsory: Current Year 8 and 9 students.
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SPACE SCHOOL PROGRAM During the last holidays, I was fortunate to take part in the South Australian Space School Program alongside 30 other Year 10’s from all around the state. The intensive 3 day course covered an extensive range of bases, from astrophysics, lasers, rocket science to the history of astrology and the study of constellations, and understanding how these concepts are applied and utilised by the Royal Australian Air Force and the Defence Science and Technology Organization. We were able to play with military grade night-vision goggles, lasers, jets, helicopters and satellites which were both exciting and fascinating. By some lucky alignment of the stars, the program coincided with a conference on the Future of the Australian Space Industry, and gave us the amazing opportunity to meet many specialists in their field, as well as skyping graduates who are working in the space industry and to talk to students currently completing their PhD’s at the University of Adelaide. It was really great to learn alongside so many like-minded students and we have created lasting friendships as a result. We had a cool group of teachers running the show who challenged us to broaden our thinking, and I can honestly say that my mind has never been so confronted, intrigued and amazed in my life. I would recommend Space School without hesitation to the future Year 10’s with a strong interest in science and how the world works, as it can cater to many different interests and shows you how much you can explore within the space-science industry. I look forward to potentially taking part in the National Space Camp next year and greatly appreciate such an “out of this world” opportunity for igniting my interest within physics and astronomy. Lily Schubert (10FL) INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS AND ASSESSMENTS FOR SCHOOLS ~ SCIENCE Congratulations to the following students for their results in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools, Science.
Year 8 Matthew Paradiso-Chowis Credit Nathan Behrendt Credit Brandon Le Distinction Amir Owrang Credit
Year 9 Mark Talladira Credit Year 11 Adam Watts Credit
Mr Dempsey, Head of Science
SCIENCE ALIVE ~ NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK ~ Saturday August 10 - Sunday August 11 2013 The 8th edition of Science Alive! will without a doubt be the biggest and best ever!
Key attractions include spectacular chemistry science shows in the Beach Energy Theatre; astronomy experiences in huge Stardomes; native animal shows and displays; magic shows; and the evergreen science presenters Rob Morrison and Deane Hutton with their special Curiosity Show presentation.
New this year will be the 'Fact or Fiction' Show by staff from the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization which gives audience participants the chance to vote on whether they think the technologies shown in various movie film clips are real or fake. Members of The Institute of Backyard Studies will also make their Science Alive! debut with a range of fabulous contraptions and inventions.
There will also be Daleks! The Australian Dalek Builders' Union will be there in force, encouraging interest in the technology of Dalek-building and showing off their variety of full-sized Daleks complete with their threats to 'exterminate'.
Added to all of this will be booths from over 30 participating organizations - our three great universities will be there together with a wide range of community and business organizations all offering some form of hands-on activity to engage and delight children and adults of all ages.
Science Alive! is FREE for all those under 18 years of age and costs $15 for adults and $10 for concession card holders. To avoid the queues and for a small extra cost, you can pre-purchase your tickets online. If you buy an even more affordable weekend single or double pass you can either attend on both days or share the pass with friends or family for the second day.
The event opens at 10:00 am and concludes at 4:00 pm on each of Saturday and Sunday 10 and 11 August 2013. See you there!..and visit our Facebook page to see the latest and win prizes! https://www.facebook.com/Science4Everyone
Australian Refugee Association Youth Ambassadors Congratulations to Melak Khaleel, Lily Schubert and Murtaza Hussaini, who successfully gained positions as Australian Refugee Youth Ambassadors for 2013. We wish them well over the coming months as they endeavour to work with the ARA in actively promoting the organisation and its work in the South Australian Community. Below, they have shared a little about themselves and their experiences on the first Youth Ambassadors Training Day.
“I have experienced the hardship that refugees go through to find themselves a safe home. I am very passionate about taking on this Ambassador role at the ARA and look forward to finding new ways to support the refugees in our community in South Australia”.
“I’m really passionate about becoming involved with the ARA as I believe it’s really important to help refugees feel part of the community they live in. I have been really fortunate to come from a supportive community, especially the St Michael’s Lasallian Community, and I want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to be welcomed into such a sense of community”.
”Coming from a refugee background, I understand the things refugees go through to find a safe place to live and have equal access to an education - an exciting and terrifying experience at the same time”.
On Wednesday 24 July, we had our first Youth Ambassador training day, where we met the team of Youth Ambassadors from other schools around the state. We shared our background, stories and knowledge of refugees with each other and discussed how refugees and asylum seekers are perceived within our society. We learnt about refugees in different countries and what they go through before they reach countries like Australia. The team participated in an activity which demonstrated how hard it is to communicate with others when you can’t see from their perspective which is why it is so important that you have a full picture of someone’s life and background before you make assumptions and decisions. We were all shocked to hear about some of the conditions refugees are forced to live in and the huge amount of strength it takes for them to endure the conditions in the camps. We established some plans on how we can help to assist refugees within our community and how we can help them settle and make them feel like an integral part of our society. A second training day will take place later this term, and we look forward to implementing some of our ideas for promoting the ARA, such as encouraging the community to participate in “Amble for ARA”.
Murtaza Hussaini, Lily Schubert, Melak Khaleel
MATHEMATICS CHALLENGE FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS In Term 3 a number of students undertook the ‘Mathematics Challenge for Young Australians’. The questions are very challenging and require a well-developed sense of how to work mathematically and think logically. Ben Fitzgerald in Year 8 submitted his work for marking and has recently been notified that he received a Distinction for his efforts. Congratulations, Ben! This is a well-deserved result for your hard work.
Mrs Anne Finlay, Head of Mathematics
S T U D E N T S E R V I C E S
SMC CAREERS NIGHT 2013 ~ Please click here to view program for Careers’ Night The St Michael’s College Careers Night will be held on Monday 5 August from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in St Michael’s College Founders Hall. The night offers students and parents the opportunity to ask questions and obtain up to date information on future career options and potential high growth areas. Major Tertiary Institutions and other key organisations will be in attendance. Please Contact Mr Anthony Vizaniaris in Student Services on 8150 2342 or email [email protected] if you have any further questions.
YEAR 12 PARENTS SATAC NIGHT Reminder of the special session being offered to parents of Year 12 students aiming for University and/or TAFE in 2014. It will not cover information for students aiming for a non-Tertiary Pathway. This Monday Night during Careers Night there will be a talk for parents in the Staff Room beginning at 7pm. Students will have their own more detailed session on Thursday 8th August at 9.45pm in the Mary MacKillop Centre. We look forward to seeing you there. YEAR 10 WRED INVITATION We have notified Year 10 students about the invitation from the University of Adelaide for 15 of our students to participate in the Western Region Enterprise Day later in September. We have asked interested students to collect a handout from the counter in Student Services and return by Monday 5 August as the final deadline. We encourage students with an interest in the world of business accounting marketing and law to apply to participate in this workshop. Mr Redden will accompany the students to the one day workshop.
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE OPEN DAY 2013 ~ Sunday 18 August 9:00am – 4:00pm Open Day 2013 is your chance to visit the beautiful North Terrace Campus. Match interests with specific areas of study and attend free presentations throughout the day highlighting academic opportunities as well as new and inspiring areas of research. For more information please visit www.adelaide.edu.au/openday. Programs are available from Student Services.
UNISA OPEN DAY 2013 ~ Sunday 18 August 9:00am - 4:30pm Visit UniSA Open day at the City West Campus and find out about any and all of UniSA’s courses and research your future career. Here’s your checklist and must do’s: attend a presentation (there’s over 80, so make sure you download the timetable or plan your itinerary online). Ask questions; get the low down from staff and students at the different info booths about your study options. Get hands-on and check out interactive displays, go on a tour or go to a workshop. Soak up the experience, let the winner of our Play Live competition entertain you, and chill out to some Sunday sessions inspired tunes. For more information click on: http://www.unisa.edu.au/OpenDay/.
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS ~ 16-17 August 9:30am – 4:00pm Discover your amazing future at Flinders Uni Open Days. Chat to current students and lecturers, explore the beautiful campus and get a taste of Uni life. This event will be held at Flinders University, Sturt Rd, Bedford Park. For more information please click on www.flinders.edu.au/openday or contact: 1300 657 671. Programs are available from Student Services.
THE ADF CAREERS EXPO ~ Saturday 31 August 9:00am – 4:00pm To be held at the Torrens Parade Ground, Adelaide on Saturday 31 August 2013 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. This expo will showcase the Navy, Army and Air Force as well as priority campaigns such as Royal Military College and Women in the ADF. Related organisation such as Cadets and the Defence Work Experience Program are also expected to be on site. Job categories include:
Aviation Business and Administration Combat and Security Communications, IT & Education Engineering Health Care and Science Trades and Apprenticeships Logistics, Hospitality & Support Officers and Management
WESTERN FUTURES INFORMATION COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY CAREER ADVICE EVENT A complimentary two course dinner is on offer at the Lakes Resort Hotel, 141 Brebner Drive, West Lakes on Tuesday 3 September 2013 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Please RSVP your attendance to Kirsty Wilding by emailing: [email protected] or calling 8354 4214 by Friday 23 August.
2013 IMAGES OF JUSTICE PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION The Adelaide Law School invites you to explore the concept of truth through imagery. Competition details can be found on: www.law.adelaide.edu.au/images-of-justice. Entries close 16 September 2013.
ENGINEER THIS! HIGH SCHOOL CAREERS NIGHT Tuesday 6 August at the University of Adelaide (North Terrace) from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. The session provides essential information about the exciting and diverse opportunities a career in Engineering can offer. Speakers from tertiary bodies in SA will also be there on the night to discuss opportunities available through various study options and programs. Registration is essential and is required by close of business Friday 2 August 2013. Contact the Member Service Coordinator Darren Harvey via Ph: 8202 7170 or email [email protected].
AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERING WEEK Monday 5 – Sunday 11 August 2013. For further information on events happening during the week, go to www.makeitso.org.au/aew.
UNISA ASPIRING FILMMAKER AND SPECTRUM ART AND DESIGN COMPETITIONS There is still time to enter the UniSA Aspiring Filmmaker Competition and the UniSA’s Spectrum Art and Design Competitions. Students will have the opportunity to have their work on show at UniSA and the chance to win $2500 worth of prizes. UniSA Aspiring Filmmaker Competition. After the success of the 2012 competition, UniSA is once again on the lookout for aspiring filmmakers. This year the competition promises to be even more exciting with new prizes and two competition categories: Short Film and Animation. To enter, all students have to do is upload a film or animation of no more than five minutes to YouTube and fill out the registration form on the website on or before 25 August 2013. Finalists will also have their films shown at the Magill @ Twilight Outdoor Film Festival. To enter visit unisa.edu.au/shortfilm.
UniSA’s Spectrum Art and Design Competition. This competition is open to high school students passionate about art and design. The challenge is to create and name their own colour using any medium such as paint, coloured pencil, crayons or ink. To enter, they have to simply create and name their own colour, write a brief narrative up to 100 words explaining its significance, and submit on or before 25 August 2013. All finalists will have their colour and narrative on display and be invited to the Spectrum Art and Design Exhibition on 20 September 2013. To enter visit unisa.edu.au/spectrum.
Ms Rose Coorey & Mr Anthony Vizaniaris, Careers
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S T O … Eliza Jessup (9SE) for being a member of the winning SA Intermediate Callisthenic Team at The Nationals Callisthenic Comps in Melbourne during the holidays. Eliza also was chosen to represent her State in the Intermediate Duo Callisthenic Competitions and with her partner came Third in Australia.
If your son or daughter has been selected into a sporting representative team or has sporting achievements that you would like to share with the SMC
SPORT FIXTURES: http://www.smc.sa.edu.au/news-information/current-sports-fixtures
C O M M U N I T Y I N F O R M A T I O N
Caregivers need to make their own enquiries and assessments about the suitability of these events and services for their needs and those of their children.
YOUTH MASS: Saturday 3 August 2013 6.00pm. All young people are invited to attend Vigil Mass on the 1st weekend of each month at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 420 Seaview Road, Henley Beach. All welcome. MANAGING MEDIA IN FAMILIES: Dr Michael Carr-Gregg presents Managing Media in Families on Monday 19 August 2013 at Immanuel College Auditorium Cost of tickets $27.50. For bookings go to: http://www.trybooking.com/DBVU. For more details contact [email protected] or phone 08 8376 2111. CENTACARE COURSES: Centacare Adelaide is running a number of courses such as Understanding Teen Boys, Understanding Teen Girls and Getting a Grip on Grandparenting from September through to November. All courses will be held at Centacare, 33 Wakefield Street, Adelaide for a gold coin donation. Bookings are essential, please contact Centacare on 8210 8200 or email your details to [email protected].
LIVING WATERS PRAYER GROUP: Healing Weekend with Sr Margaret Scully RSC including inner Healing and Ancestral Healing, on Saturday 10 August 9:00am - 5:00pm and Sunday 11 August 9:30am - 3:30pm in the hall at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 420 Seaview Road, Henley Beach. Please bring lunch to share. Tea/coffee provided. Enquires and bookings: Telephone Pauline 82687768, or 0403002240 by 8 August. Cost by donation. All welcome. (This weekend has been approved by the most Reverend Philip Wilson DD JCL Archbishop of Adelaide (08) 82108108 and the Vicar General Fr Philip Marshall)
FOOTBALL PRIMARY B SMC 9.8 v SPC 0.3; Goals: Liambis 3, Larven 2, Jarman 2, Moschou 1, Foley 1 2/3 SMC 10.7 v Hendon 0.0; Goals: Cox 4, Muller 1, Maraia 1, Chartier 1, Simone 1, Del Giglio 1, White 1 SOCCER PRIMARY A SMC 7 v RC 3 PRIMARY B SMC 7 v CBC 1 YEAR 6A SMC 9 v CAB 0; Goals: Holmes 3, Laduma, Verbi 1, Karnas 1, Dianos 1 YEAR 4/5 YELLOW SMC 2 v SIC 5; Goals: Shawcross 2; Best: Nikoleaff SECONDARY CAMPUS - BOYS BASKETBALL OPEN A SMC 69 v MERC 33; Best: Young, James OPEN B SMC 51 v MERC 34; Best: Colwill, Murphy OPEN C SMC 62 v MERC 20; Best: T Benzija, A Groat JUNIOR A SMC 63 v MERC 72; Best: H Rickard JUNIOR B SMC 33 v MERC 35; Best: C Murphy JUNIOR C SMC 36 v MERC 16; Best: L Visser SOCCER OPEN BLUE SMC 3 v TC 7; Goals: J Hunter 2, J Battifuoco YEAR 10 KNOCKOUT SMC 5 v SHC 4; Goals: S Belini, A Belini, S Tadic, C Hoban, H Anderson; Best: A Belini, S Tadic, F Farrugia 10B BYE 9A(1) SMC 11 v MHS 0; Goals: T Labrosciano 2, G Caridi 2, N McCarthy 2, L Zanelli 1, C Boyden 1, N Armiento 1, A Romano 1, M
Sikand 1; Best: T Labrosciano, G Caridi, N McCarthy 8 GOLD SMC 4 drew CBC 4; Goals: Scambiatterra 2, Panuccio 2; Best: Caruso, Hauptman, Walter FOOTBALL 1st XVIII SMC 9.7 v RC 18.7; Best: Thorn, Gaffney, Vassallo, Depinto, Clohessy, Corcoran, Quinn, Silvestri; Best Team Men:
Corcoran, Vassallo 2nd XVIII SMC 10.7 v RC 19.12; Goals: Potter 4; Best: Rafanelli, Paparella, Reichstein, Stevens, Potter, Rogers 10A SMC 6.7 v TC 16.10; Best: Marafioti, Papadimitriou, Jackson, Pillion, Johanson; Goals: Marafioti 2, Zille 1, Manning 1,
Papadimitriou 1, Miller 1 8A SMC 0.0 v TC 0.0 (Win by default) 8B SMC 6.12 v RC 0.8; Best: Day, Schipper, Forby SECONDARY CAMPUS - GIRLS NETBALL 9B1 (SMC2) SMC2 13 v CAB 29 9B1 (SMC3) SMC3 21 v CAB2 24 Best: S Raines, P Key, E Mazzone 9B (SMC4) SMC 27 v NAZ 6; Goals: J Wood 11; S Clark 14; C. 2; Best: D Pernini, G Plunkett, T Testi 10A (SMC1) SMC 24 v CAB 15; Best: S Thomas, A Zamperin, E Foley 10C2 (SMC4) SMC4 5 v by MERC3 15; Best: A Wegener, G Loprete, C Fulford OPEN A2 SMC 33 v SI 16; Best: D Caruso, E Kearsley, T Seagrim, S Lorenzoni OPEN C2 (SMC 5) SMC5 9 v MHS 3; Best: A Greenham, C Fortuna SOCCER SENIOR A SMC 2 v NMHS 3
PROGRAM 6.00pm – 8.00pm Displays and Exhibitors in Founders Hall available 7.00pm Year 12 (2014) New SACE Presentation in the Mary MacKillop Centre
Year 12 (2013) SATAC Presentation in the Staff Centre
FOUNDERS HALL LAYOUT OF EXHIBITORS
1. AFL SportsReady Ltd 11. Uni SA 2. Clip Joint Education 12. Australian Industry Group Training 3. PEER VEET 13. TAFE SA – Adelaide – Justice and Police
Studies / Property and Share Investment 4. Flinders University 14. Media Makeup 5. Tabor Adelaide 15. SA Chamber of Mines and Energy 6. University of Adelaide 16. Institute of Chartered Accountants 7. TAFE SA – Adelaide – Tourism, Hospitality,
Cookery and Events 17. TAFE SA – Modbury – Game Art / Visual
Effects 8. Thomsons Lawyers 18. Defence Force Recruiting 9. TAFE SA – Adelaide – Information
Technology 19. Master Builders Association
10. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital - CAHLN 20. Surveying and Spatial Sciences
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CAREERS NIGHT INFORMATION ON EXHIBITORS
We are grateful for the support received from individuals who have donated their time and resources to make the St Michael’s College 2013 Careers Night such a success.
SA TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS Representatives and up to date Course and Campus Information will be available from the following institutions: Flinders University – www.flinders.edu.au University of Adelaide – www.adelaide.edu.au UniSA – www.unisa.edu.au TAFE SA – There will be representatives from some specific TAFE Departments. These are as follows
• Tourism, Events, Hospitality, Cookery • Information Technology • Justice and Police Studies / Property and Share Investment • Game Art CGI / Visual Effects
NOTE: TAFE SA no longer attend Careers Nights and interested students are referred to their website. www.tafesa.edu.au AFL SportsReady Ltd – Provides employment, traineeships, and training for school leavers in a wide range of sporting organisations - including governing bodies, clubs and retail outlets. www.aflsportsready.com.au Australian Industry Group Training Services (AIGTS) – School-based apprenticeships/traineeships in Engineering, Automotive, Electrical, Sheet Metal and Business. www.aigts.com.au Clip Joint Education – Offers courses related to Hairdressing and Makeup Industry. www.clipjoint.com.au Defence Force Recruiting – Information on the application and recruitment process for those interested in the Defence Force (e.g. Army, Navy, Airforce). www.defencejobs.gov.au Institute of Chartered Accountants - The professional body representing Chartered Accountants in Australia. Up to date information on careers in the business industry. www.charteredaccountants.com.au Master Builders Association – Construction Apprenticeship Mentoring Scheme (CAMS) - Training provider in the building and construction industry. They offer apprenticeships, traineeships and mentoring opportunities. Courses include: builder registration, occupational health and safety, estimating and business skills. www.mbasa.com.au Media Makeup- Offers courses related to the Cosmetic, Fashion and Media Industry. www.mediamakeup.com.au PEER VEET- Group Training Organisation (GTO) and a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) offering Apprenticeships and Traineeships in Electrical, Electronics, Plumbing, Roof Plumbing, Data Communication, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Business Administration, and Security Systems Installation. www.peer.com.au South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) - Provides up-to-date information about job prospects, education & training, salaries and lifestyles in the resources and mining industry. www.sacome.org.au Surveying SA – The focus is to grow interest in Surveying, where there is a need for more graduates in this diverse profession. www.alifewithoutlimits.com.au Tabor Adelaide – Tertiary Education provider. Areas of study include Counselling, Education, Humanities, Youth Work, Theology and Culture. www.taboradelaide.edu.au The Queen Elizabeth Hospital – CAHLN (Nursing) – Information on opportunities to build critical care nursing skills. http://www.tqeh.sa.gov.au/public/content/default.asp?xcid=670 Thomsons Lawyers – Representing Law Society of SA and providing information about Careers in Law. www.thomsonlawyers.com.au
