From the Principal Trinity Catholic College Lismore the Lantern No. 1 Week Three Term One Tuesday, 9th February, 2016 Dear Parents/Carers, “Here we are again, happy as can be, All good friends and jolly good company.” Although these words were written as lyrics for a song by Raymond Wallace in 1931, they do resonate some relevance as we say, “Welcome to the New School Year!” We do hope that all members of our school community return happy and eager to resume old friendships and be introduced to new ones. It is our sincerest hope that all students, as they gather to commence the new school year, will regard their opportunity for education as a privilege rather than an obligation and so embrace this new school year with enthusiasm, determination and a positive mind set. The great St Thomas Aquinas made the comment that, “Whatever is received is received according to the mode of its receiver”. Again, we hope that all students return in goodwill and with an attitude to do the best they can for themselves and for their fellow students. In a sense, our school has a double staff; the staff that performs within the school and that very important “staff” that performs within the home. Your child’s education can be greatly enhanced by your involvement at home, in particular, but also through involvement in school activities. It is parents’ enthusiasm, support and involvement that will inspire children to do their best. Children frequently adopt attitudes and opinions held by the adults they look up to; and enthusiasm for learning is no exception. If children sense that parents consider their education to be a high priority, they are likely to view it in a more positive manner themselves. Positive reinforcement will help children to adopt a more enthusiastic attitude towards their learning processes. When the Gospels described Jesus’ Baptism, they told how the heavens opened and God’s voice was heard to say, “This is the blessed one in whom I take delight”. It seems that for the rest of His life, Jesus was always in some way conscious of His Father’s words. His actions were always positive and supportive of others and His words were always gentle, encouraging and forgiving. As we all teach in Jesus’ name, we all have Him as a wonderful example from whom to draw inspiration and confidence as we, the staff at school and the “staff” at home, work together to create the best possible learning environment for all the students in our school. Once again, “Welcome everyone, to the New School Year!” WELCOME TO OUR NEW YEAR 7’S On Friday, 29th January almost 200 excited and no doubt a little nervous Year 7’s began their first day. My thanks in particular to Mrs Sharyn Gill-Andrews and the Year 7 Tutor teachers for all their efforts in making our Year 7’s welcome and soothing any worries. WELCOME TO OUR NEW STAFF MEMBERS We also have a number of new staff commencing with or recommencing with us in 2016. I would like to personally welcome our new staff members: Mrs Serena Rose Head of HSIE and teaching Economics, Legal Studies, Geography and Studies of Religion Miss Pauline Leeson Careers Adviser Ms Cheryl Rawson Teaching Economics, Business Studies, Studies of Religion and History Ms Elizabeth McInerney Teaching Tech Mandatory, Food Tech and Textiles
Transcript
From the Principal
Trinity Catholic College Lismore
the Lantern No 1 Week Three Term One
Tuesday 9th February 2016
Dear ParentsCarers
ldquoHere we are again happy as can be All good friends and jolly good companyrdquo
Although these words were written as lyrics for a song by Raymond Wallace in 1931 they do resonate some relevance as we say ldquoWelcome to the New School Yearrdquo We do hope that all members of our school community return happy and eager to resume old friendships and be introduced to new ones
It is our sincerest hope that all students as they gather to commence the new school year will regard their opportunity for education as a privilege rather than an obligation and so embrace this new school year with enthusiasm determination and a positive mind set The great St Thomas Aquinas made the comment that ldquoWhatever is received is received according to the mode of its receiverrdquo Again we hope that all students return in goodwill and with an attitude to do the best they can for themselves and for their fellow students
In a sense our school has a double staff the staff that performs within the school and that very important ldquostaffrdquo that performs within the home Your childrsquos education can be greatly enhanced by your involvement at home in particular but also through involvement in school activities It is parentsrsquo enthusiasm support and involvement that will inspire children to do their best Children frequently adopt attitudes and opinions held by the adults they look up to and enthusiasm for learning is no exception If children sense that parents consider their education to be a high priority they are likely to view it in a more positive manner themselves Positive reinforcement will help children to adopt a more enthusiastic attitude towards their learning processes
When the Gospels described Jesusrsquo Baptism they told how the heavens opened and Godrsquos voice was heard to say ldquoThis is the blessed one in whom I take delightrdquo It seems that for the rest of His life Jesus was always in some way conscious of His Fatherrsquos words His actions were always positive and supportive of others and His words were always gentle encouraging and forgiving As we all teach in Jesusrsquo name we all have Him as a wonderful example from whom to draw inspiration and confidence as we the staff at school and the ldquostaffrdquo at home work together to create the best possible learning environment for all the students in our school
Once again ldquoWelcome everyone to the New School Yearrdquo
WELCOME TO OUR NEW YEAR 7rsquoSOn Friday 29th January almost 200 excited and no doubt a little nervous Year 7rsquos began their first day My thanks in particular to Mrs Sharyn Gill-Andrews and the Year 7 Tutor teachers for all their efforts in making our Year 7rsquos welcome and soothing any worries
WELCOME TO OUR NEW STAFF MEMBERSWe also have a number of new staff commencing with or recommencing with us in 2016 I would like to personally welcome our new staff members
Mrs Serena RoseHead of HSIE and teaching Economics Legal Studies Geography and Studies of Religion
Miss Pauline Leeson
Careers Adviser
Ms Cheryl Rawson
Teaching Economics Business Studies Studies of Religion and History
Ms Elizabeth McInerney
Teaching Tech Mandatory Food Tech and Textiles
DiaryTERM ONE
2016
Week Three
Monday 8th February bull Year 9 ID Photos
Tuesday 9th February bull MacBook Rollout
Wednesday 10th February bull Ash Wednesday Liturgybull Immersion Info Evening
Thursday 11th February bull Feast of Our Lady of Lourdesbull Tutor + Period 1 Whole
Singing Practice
Friday 11th February bull 1000am Commencement
Mass (note change of time)
Week FourTuesday 16th February bull Period 1 Year 7 CyberSafety
Session
Wednesday 17th February bull Championship Swimming
Carnival
Friday 18th February bull 1156am PastoralHouse
Meetingsbull 600pm New Parent
Gathering
Week FiveTuesday 23rd February bull 600pm Years 7 - 9 Social
Wednesday 24th February bull Year 12 Careers HSC
Information Evening
bull
ACADEMIC ASSEMBLYThe College community acknowledged the efforts of some of our HSC students from 2015 at last Fridayrsquos Academic Assembly Unfortunately not all of the students were able to be with us on the day as some had already commenced employment or pre-University studies Each of these students achieved to a very high standard during the 2015 HSC and each was presented with a commemorative plaque in recognition of their efforts
Band 6 results do not just happen They require hard work and dedication on the part of both the students and their teachers I thank the teachers for all they do for our students ndash not only in Year 12 but across all Year levels
EVIE SHARMAN - COLLEGE DUXAt the Academic Assembly we announced Evie Sharman as the 2015 College Dux Evie is an extraordinary young woman and her announcement as Dux is the result of many hours of hard work and dedication Not just in Year 12 but over the entirety of her education Evie is now off to Canberra to complete a Law Degree
Mrs Tracy Benfield
Teaching Mathematics
Mr Brandon Quigley
ICT Trainee
Ms Michela Pezzi
Teaching French
Mrs Susan Watson
Teaching English
Br Robert Hayes
Working in the Learning Enrichment Department
Photo R Ms Karen Davis (Director amp Deputy Chair of College Council) presents the Dux award to Evie
Some of our HSC Students from 2015 with their awards
Mrs Jasmine Schiedler
Teaching Visual Arts
Mr Phil Little
Teaching Wood Timber Graphics and Tech Mandatory (replacing Mr Jim Holmes while he is away)
AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDSAt the Lismore Council Australia Day Awards three of our past and present students were nominated
bull Evie Sharman and Matt Earl for their work on the Environmental Sustainability Plan
bull Evie Sharman for Young Citizen of the Year
bull Keea Parrish was awarded the Young Sportsperson of the Year Award
Kudra Falla-Rickets was also nominated at Lennox Head for an award in Environmental Sustainability
Congratulations to all these students Their nominations were well deserved
Take care and God bless
Brother John Hilet fmsPrincipal
Keea Parrish receiving her award Matt Earl Mr Smith and Evie Sharman
YEAR 9 AND 11 SUBJECT CHANGESAny student who wishes to change subjects must do so by 19th February Please collect a purple form from the Office of Student Learning
CLASS NUMBERSThe code used for classes is causing some concern Please be aware that most classes in this school are mixed ability Maths and English do have some graded classes but the number of these varies from year to year Please also note that classes are fluid and students will be moved when and where necessary
YEAR 12 HSC AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION NIGHTYear 12 students and parents are encouraged to attend an information evening on Wednesday 24th February at 6pm This evening will run through the application process for University the Board of Studies requirements for the award of an HSC and the ATAR calculation More information will be forwarded to parents in the next week
Mrs Victoria Nicolas
Director of Curriculum
The Chaimongkol family became Australian Citizens
Assistant Principal - Senior School
Welcome back to all our families for another wonderful year
I sincerely thank all those parentscarers who have ensured that your young person was ready to begin another scholastic year Concerning a hardcopy planner it will be a bit challenging for those students who relied on a hardcopy planner but with the introduction of Lighthouse I feel confident that we can support your daughters and sons to achieve the best they can Every senior student received a booklet called lsquoSenior Planner Note section lsquo to assist our students with the notification of many varied aspects of school life Please ask to actually see it I would ask that they carry this booklet in their protective case of their MacBook which is a compulsory item More information will follow over the Term on the lsquohow torsquo for parents to stay in tune with the learning of their senior student
The planner has been replaced by the introduction of our Lighthouse portal This learning platform will allow our students and families to centralize information that will be a support to our teaching and learning The Learning Curve program continues and can be accessed on the front page of Lighthouse The Tutors Heads of House and I intend to assist your sonsdaughters to take full advantage of this material this year As a parentcarer can I ask that you regularly check the Lighthouse portal to ensure that you are in the loop of all that is happening for your sondaughter You will receive information about upcoming tasks and also notification of work not completed It will help with your questions that we should ask like lsquowhat assessment task is coming up and do you need any help with it todayrsquo I know the response you will get might not be helpful but we are all part of this endeavour
YEAR 12 2016Year 12 students have entered their second Term of the HSC year - a time of consolidation and serious effort prior to the Mid Course Exams later this Term Miss Leeson our new Careers Adviser has organised a Careers evening and talk from the Board of Studies on 24th February commencing at 5pm in the TSC All parentscarers of our senior students are invited to attend as this will be one opportunity to consider the whereto from here for the Graduating class of 2016
Year 12 students have been issued (via email) with another permission request form concerning Wednesday afternoons This is to be completed by all Year 12 students as circumstances might have changed and choices might differ from Term 4 last year Included in the handout is our required information that all senior students need to complete if they intend to drive to and from the College Without this form completed and recorded by us your sondaughter does not have our permission to be driving by car to the College Please assist us by completing this asap and returning it to the SMS office even though you might have already completed it
YEAR 11 2016I welcome Year 11 to the senior curriculum and the commencement of their HSC journey I trust that you are settling into the increased expectations of your teachers and that you are already putting in place the right supports to stay on top of your studies Please know that if you are a bit overwhelmed this is perfectly natural at this point just keep putting one foot in front of the other at this stage
Year 11 are expected to be at school each and every Wednesday afternoon or at TAFE First Term this year I will be working with Year 11 study teachers to support the introduction of the Lighthouse portal to all Year 11 We will also review study skills and assist them in the creation of study timetables This way we should have an easier transition from a hardcopy planner to using their MacBooks in the most effective manner
YEAR 10 2016A warm welcome to Year 10 students into the Senior School For parents please now be aware that your son or daughter is in Year 10 your contact has changed from Mr Loadsman to myself There are a number of subtle changes between the Middle School and Senior School one key difference is that every lunch time Year 10 are expected to come to SMS for lunch not remain on the Middle School site I know many of them are looking forward to receiving their MacBooks on Tuesday 9th February can I remind families that a protective carry case is a compulsory accessory for the MacBook to be purchased by the family All MacBooks will be issued with a clear protective cover which is not to be removed If a student does remove the plastic cover and breaks the tabs there will be a replacement cost of $70
PRESENTATION - UNIFORMFinally an area that causes the most indirect negative moments at school and that is how a student presents themself Our uniform when worn correctly is very presentable and really sets a standard that others admire In my mind how a student presents themself reflects the level of pride they have in who they are it is one external measure that I use to gauge how someone is travelling At the end of Term 3 all senior students were sent a letter about the uniform and how a number of students needed to smarten up their presentation Can I ask that parentscarers assist us in this process to ensure that school shoes are black conventional leather lace up school shoes that boys shirts are long enough to tuck in that a belt is on the shorts and that the socks can stay up to their knees For our girls hair is to be tied back their tunics are at the middle of their knees and jewellery is inline with the expectations All of this information is available online from the College website but if in doubt please contact your Head of House or myself
Together in Education Mrs Karen Davies
Assistant Principal - Middle School
A very warm welcome to new and continuing families at Trinity It has been great to see so many happy faces and hear lsquohellosrsquo in the yard as we pass by People are excited about starting another year and that includes the staff Hopefully we can all carry that excitement and enthusiasm well into the months ahead There are a couple of matters that I draw to your attention at this stage of the year
PLANNERSThis year College Planners have been provided for Years 7-9 students only Students in senior school will be utilising computers for their organisational needs Parents of students in the younger years should take a couple of moments to look through the Planner as I am positive that there is much information which can assist you in the process of your childrsquos education The Planner is a major component of our Pastoral Care program and will be used by tutors in our Tutor group and pastoral periods Parents are asked to enter signatures in respective weeks and use the Planner as a method of communicating with teachers
STUDENT ATTENDANCEIt is most important that students attend school each school day unless a very good reason exists (eg sickness) for them to be absent Please donrsquot allow students to stay at home because a friend is visiting you are going on a shopping trip itrsquos the childrsquos birthday itrsquos the childrsquos parentrsquos birthday and so on Absences often create gaps in the sequencing of lessons that often are not recovered If your child had excessive days absent from school last year please set a goal for a vastly improved rate of attendance for them
Should your child be absent then the reason for the absence should be conveyed to the College by either a reply to the SMS alert sent to the families of absent students the absence email address the absence telephone line or the paper slips available in the Planners
ICTAll students at Trinity will have access to the College ICT resources Being a user also implies that students and their parents are familiar with the conditions of use You are referred to the College Internet site and under the student services tab you will find our ICT guidelines These will be unpacked for our junior students in the coming weeks The guidelines indicate what is appropriate what is not appropriate and procedures to follow in such instances
BE YOUR BESTLast year we had thousands of tokens submitted highlighting areas in which the majority of our students were being their best This program will operate again this year and the focus for the first two weeks is on Being Respectful Teachers have been asked to limit the distribution of these tokens to about 4 per class taught per cycle so if your child comes home with news that heshe was given a token then it is a big deal Students deposit their tokens in their House box and then will be in contention for winning vouchers (two draws per House each term) culminating in the draw for 5 iPads on the last day of the school year
Congratulations to the winners of our 2015 iPad draw
bull Brock Westgate (McColl House) bull Lahni Martin (Champagnat House)
bull Guy McMaster (Chanel House) bull Sean Muldoon (Champagnat House)
bull Fraser Ruane (Champagnat House)
Mr John Loadsman
Saturday600pm Vigil - St Maryrsquos Chapel
Sunday
700am at the Carmelite Monastery
900am St Maryrsquos Chapel
600pm St Maryrsquos Chapel
Weekday MassesTues 520pm and Wed Thurs Fri 1220pm - St Maryrsquos Chapel
First and Third Sundays930am at Dunoon
Second and Fourth Sundays930am at Goolmangar
Fifth Sunday of the Month930am at Nimbin
St Carthagersquos Parish Mass Times
YEAR 12 ANCIENT HISTORY
Year 12 Ancient History has been studying the Ancient Roman city of Pompeii as part of the HSC course and they were looking at the impact of the economy on the town As part of the study we look at bakeries or pistrina Over 30 have been found in Pompeii alone and 85 carbonised loaves of bread found in the ovens of some bakeries To get an idea of the diet and economy of the Ancient Romans the students found a bread recipe and were keen to try and make Pompeian bread so they spent a lesson in the kitchen recreating the loaves Some loaves were more successful than others but all had fun and were impressed with the results of their labours
Mr Patrick Martin
History News
Students preparing the doughThe finished productCarbonised bread from Pompeii
Student of the Week
Is this you caught on camera
Please see Brother John at SMS Office to claim your prize - a Canteen
Voucher to the value of $500 that can be redeemed at either Site
Do you love to write Need help with your writing for school projects or just want to learn new skills
Join local author Jesse Blackadder for an expedition into the writing world
Thursday 3 March Lismore Library meeting room (ground floor)
500pm - 630pm For high school aged participants
Light refreshments will be provided - please book your place Free
For bookings talk to the staff at the library or phone us on 6621 2464
Parent Connect Co-Ordinator
Dear ParentsCarers
If you have a child in Year 7 in 2016 you are encouraged to check out this website and fact sheet
Even better please assist your Year 7 student to complete the Digital Licence if they have not already done so in Year 6
This is for the free digital licence wwwdigitallicencecomau
Some students in Government schools may have done this in 2015
Many thanks and I look forward to meeting you at the Welcome Night
Sister Mary Bruggy pbvmCollege Counsellor
Parent Connect Co-Ordinator
What is the eSmart Digital Licence
The eSmart Digital Licence is an online challenge which uses quizzes videos and games to prepare Australian children (aged ten and over) to be smart safe and responsible digital citizens
The Digital Licence consists of eight learning modules which evaluate comprehension of key technology and cybersafety topics and equip children with the knowledge and skills they require to learn play and socialise online Each module takes approximately 15 minutes to complete
In addition to teaching core digital skills the Digital Licence will promote conversations about online safety between young people and their parents carers and teachers
Why was it created
Over the past two decades our lives have been transformed by a digital revolution Children are the greatest beneficiaries of this digital era The age at which they first engage with technology is dropping steadily and the time and range of activities they conduct online is increasing with the proliferation of smart phones
While there are many benefits to engaging online children are also vulnerable to risks such as cyberbullying sexting privacy breaches identity theft and exposure to inappropriate content
In order to keep young people safe online it is important to equip them with the skills to identify and manage online risks Parents also play a very important role ndash almost nine in ten 10-11 year olds say parents are their first port of call when they have an online safety issue However many parents feel ill-equipped to fulfil this role and most parents report needing support to help them advise their children on online safety
The most effective way to upskill parents is experiential learning and intergenerational conversations It is therefore important that parents have conversations with their children about whatrsquos going on in their online world The Digital Licence will help parents to start these conversations with their children
We recommend that every parent encourages their child to complete the Digital Licence before purchasing a smartphone tablet or other digital device for their child
How do I get an eSmart Digital Licence
The Digital Licence will be made available to every grade 6 student in Australia in 2015 ndash almost 300000 children ndash thanks to a grant of over $12 million from Google The free licences will be accessed by grade 6 teachers from the Digital Licence website wwwdigitallicencecomau
Parents and teachers of students from other year levels can also purchase a Digital Licence at wwwdigitallicencecomau
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation aims to provide scholarships to as many disadvantaged and vulnerable children as possible
wwwfacebookcomAlannahandMadeline
wwwtwittercomeSmart_AMF
About eSmart eSmart an initiative of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation uses a cultural change approach to improve cybersafety and reduce cyberbullying
eSmart is based on the premise that real behavioural and cultural change requires systemic long-term multifaceted interventions aimed at creating positive respectful and inclusive cultures which reduce bullying and cyberbullying and increase online safety
There are two components to eSmart - the first provides a prevention and risk management framework to Australian schools and libraries to help them better integrate cybersafety practices and promote the safe use of online technology The second the eSmart Digital Licence is a practical tool to help schools libraries and the whole community educate Australian children about being safe online
Our goal is to create an eSmart Australia
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation The Alannah and Madeline Foundation is a national charity protecting children from violence and creating behavioural change in the community to reduce bullying and cyberbullying
The Foundation was set up in memory of Alannah and Madeline Mikac aged six and three who were tragically killed with their mother and 32 others at Port Arthur Tasmania on 28 April 1996
Media contactCommunications team t 03 9697 0683 e mediaamforgauw wwwdigitallicencecomau
Fact sheet
Careers News
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself My name is Miss Pauline Leeson and I will be undertaking the role of Careers Advisor at Trinity Catholic College Lismore throughout 2016 I will be replacing Mr Geoff Bermingham who as many of you would be aware is on Long Service Leave for the year Most of my time will be spent working with Years 10 11 and 12 in relation to their careers and future education and work options
My first task for the year is to ensure that all Year 10 students are organised for their Work Experience Program which will take place in the last week of this term from 4th - 8th April All students were given all the appropriate paperwork late last year and should be well on the way to arranging where they are going to do their Work Experience We have had a meeting with all Year 10 students this week and replaced any lost or missing forms and have reminded them that these forms all need to be returned to the Careers Office by Friday 4th March
So I would urge parents of Year 10 students to be discussing this with your children providing encouragement and support to ensure that these arrangements are made and the forms are returned to me by 4th March
Secondly I need to ask senior students and their parents to save a date On 24th February there will be a Careers Information Evening held at Trinity commencing with a Mini Careers Expo at 500pm followed by presentations by representatives of several universities and concluding with information about HSC requirements More information has been provided in this issue by Mrs Nicolas and a letter outlining the evening in more detail will be sent to students in the near future
I look forward to working with the students at Trinity throughout the year and am only too happy to offer my assistance and guidance where I can
Miss Pauline LeesonCareers Adviser
IN THE HOOP
Welcome back to 2016 and another year of basketball action
There is plenty of basketball on the cards for this year and we would like to welcome any new players and to encourage past players to come along and hit the courts again for some fun fitness and to enjoy this great game
Some important Basketball dates for 2016
bull March 18th Lismore Storm Openrsquos Challenge Day for Marist basketball teams
bull March 31st CCC Opens Carnival - Coffs Harbour
bull April 10-16th Australian Marist Basketball Championships - Bankstown
bull June 20-21st CCC Opens Finals (if the open team qualifies from Coffs Harbour)
bull June dates TBA Mike Kelly Hoops 101 coaching clinicscamps in the TSC ndash open to all players and coaches in our region
bull August 10-11th CCC Junior (Years 78 and Years 910) carnival in Coffs Harbour
bull October 17-18th CCC Junior Finals ( if any Junior qualifies from Coffs Harbour)
OTHER CARNIVALS TO KEEP IN MIND
bull Raymond Laurie Sport Centre Opens Carnival (term 3)
bull Lismore Storm Challenge Days Years 78 and Years 910 (term 4)
Currently we are running a training session for Marist teams on Thursday mornings and we will soon publish try out and training times for our other teams so stay tuned
Donrsquot forget our Facebook page ndash its a great way to keep in touch and up to date with the basketball news for the College and beyond
httpswwwfacebookcomTCCLBasketball
See you on the courts
Mrs Kellie CoatesBasketball Co-ordinator
Sport News
Dear Parents amp Carers
The 2016 School Fee Accounts were posted on 28th January 2016 and all families are requested to commence their payment plans by 19th February 2016 Alternatively accounts may be paid in full by 18th March 2016 and receive a discount of 375
Payment plan options are available on a weekly fortnightly monthly or by 4 instalments basis Elective fees are not included in the payment plan options and families with students in Years 9-12 are requested to pay the elective fees by 19th February 2016
Families who have had a periodical credit card deduction in place with the College in 2015 will need to complete a new authority for 2016
As a guide the following amounts will form part of School Fee Accounts
Please ensure that the elective fee component of your account is paid in full by 19th February 2016 and that your chosen payment plan option is advised to the College and commenced on or before 19th February 2016
To assist the College in its cash flow management we request you to communicate to us your payment plan for 2016 By doing this it reduces the need for additional communication from us Please return the completed Method of Payment Form by 19th February 2016
A discount of 375 will be applied to all accounts paid in full by 18th March 2016
If you anticipate difficulties paying your school fee account please contact Ms Carole Diamond ph 6627 6641 to arrange an appointment for interview
Schedule For Payment of Fees Date Due and PayableElective Fees 19th February 2016Commencement of Payment Plan ( weekly fortnightly monthly or 1st quarter ) 19th February 2016Payment of fees in Full (375 discount) 18th March 2016Tuition - Instalment Two 29th April 2016Tuition - Instalment Three 22nd July 2016Tuition - Instalment Four 14th October 2016
Lennox Head Football Club Information Days for 2016 Sat 13th amp Sat 27th February
Skennars Head Fields10am ndash 12pm
Registration and payment is available on-line through LHFCcomau from 1st February Please see website for grading days New junior players will need birth certificate as proof of age Fees can also be paid on the above information days by cash or chequeEnquiries lennoxheadfootballclubgmailcom
Contacts Michael Primiano 0416 247 654 Kevin Franey 0416 218 544
LISMORE THISTLES SOCCER CLUB 2016 JUNIOR SIGN ON
Lismore Thistles Soccer Clubrsquos Junior Sign-on and Information Days will be held at Thistles Park Military Road East Lismore from
930am to 100pm on each Saturday February 2016
All current and new players are welcome and we have junior teams from Grade 6 to Grade 16 (5 to 16 years)
bull Non-competitive teams (small sided games) from Grade 6 to Grade 11
bull Competitive team competition from Grade 12 through to Grade 16 (boys and girls)
Full fees are required to be paid at Sign On or by agreement on the day ndash however a minimum of 50 of the fees are to be paid at Sign On and the remainder no later than Thursday 29th April 2016
For further information contact Wayne on 0401 069 242
Will be holding their annual Sign-on day on Saturday (13th February) at the Marie
Mackney Netball Courts - Upstairs Clubhouse Ballina Street Lismore from 9am -12noon Come down and sign on to be a part of
Summerlanders 41st year as a club in the Lismore District If you have any questions
please email summerlandersnetballgmailcom
DiaryTERM ONE
2016
Week Three
Monday 8th February bull Year 9 ID Photos
Tuesday 9th February bull MacBook Rollout
Wednesday 10th February bull Ash Wednesday Liturgybull Immersion Info Evening
Thursday 11th February bull Feast of Our Lady of Lourdesbull Tutor + Period 1 Whole
Singing Practice
Friday 11th February bull 1000am Commencement
Mass (note change of time)
Week FourTuesday 16th February bull Period 1 Year 7 CyberSafety
Session
Wednesday 17th February bull Championship Swimming
Carnival
Friday 18th February bull 1156am PastoralHouse
Meetingsbull 600pm New Parent
Gathering
Week FiveTuesday 23rd February bull 600pm Years 7 - 9 Social
Wednesday 24th February bull Year 12 Careers HSC
Information Evening
bull
ACADEMIC ASSEMBLYThe College community acknowledged the efforts of some of our HSC students from 2015 at last Fridayrsquos Academic Assembly Unfortunately not all of the students were able to be with us on the day as some had already commenced employment or pre-University studies Each of these students achieved to a very high standard during the 2015 HSC and each was presented with a commemorative plaque in recognition of their efforts
Band 6 results do not just happen They require hard work and dedication on the part of both the students and their teachers I thank the teachers for all they do for our students ndash not only in Year 12 but across all Year levels
EVIE SHARMAN - COLLEGE DUXAt the Academic Assembly we announced Evie Sharman as the 2015 College Dux Evie is an extraordinary young woman and her announcement as Dux is the result of many hours of hard work and dedication Not just in Year 12 but over the entirety of her education Evie is now off to Canberra to complete a Law Degree
Mrs Tracy Benfield
Teaching Mathematics
Mr Brandon Quigley
ICT Trainee
Ms Michela Pezzi
Teaching French
Mrs Susan Watson
Teaching English
Br Robert Hayes
Working in the Learning Enrichment Department
Photo R Ms Karen Davis (Director amp Deputy Chair of College Council) presents the Dux award to Evie
Some of our HSC Students from 2015 with their awards
Mrs Jasmine Schiedler
Teaching Visual Arts
Mr Phil Little
Teaching Wood Timber Graphics and Tech Mandatory (replacing Mr Jim Holmes while he is away)
AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDSAt the Lismore Council Australia Day Awards three of our past and present students were nominated
bull Evie Sharman and Matt Earl for their work on the Environmental Sustainability Plan
bull Evie Sharman for Young Citizen of the Year
bull Keea Parrish was awarded the Young Sportsperson of the Year Award
Kudra Falla-Rickets was also nominated at Lennox Head for an award in Environmental Sustainability
Congratulations to all these students Their nominations were well deserved
Take care and God bless
Brother John Hilet fmsPrincipal
Keea Parrish receiving her award Matt Earl Mr Smith and Evie Sharman
YEAR 9 AND 11 SUBJECT CHANGESAny student who wishes to change subjects must do so by 19th February Please collect a purple form from the Office of Student Learning
CLASS NUMBERSThe code used for classes is causing some concern Please be aware that most classes in this school are mixed ability Maths and English do have some graded classes but the number of these varies from year to year Please also note that classes are fluid and students will be moved when and where necessary
YEAR 12 HSC AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION NIGHTYear 12 students and parents are encouraged to attend an information evening on Wednesday 24th February at 6pm This evening will run through the application process for University the Board of Studies requirements for the award of an HSC and the ATAR calculation More information will be forwarded to parents in the next week
Mrs Victoria Nicolas
Director of Curriculum
The Chaimongkol family became Australian Citizens
Assistant Principal - Senior School
Welcome back to all our families for another wonderful year
I sincerely thank all those parentscarers who have ensured that your young person was ready to begin another scholastic year Concerning a hardcopy planner it will be a bit challenging for those students who relied on a hardcopy planner but with the introduction of Lighthouse I feel confident that we can support your daughters and sons to achieve the best they can Every senior student received a booklet called lsquoSenior Planner Note section lsquo to assist our students with the notification of many varied aspects of school life Please ask to actually see it I would ask that they carry this booklet in their protective case of their MacBook which is a compulsory item More information will follow over the Term on the lsquohow torsquo for parents to stay in tune with the learning of their senior student
The planner has been replaced by the introduction of our Lighthouse portal This learning platform will allow our students and families to centralize information that will be a support to our teaching and learning The Learning Curve program continues and can be accessed on the front page of Lighthouse The Tutors Heads of House and I intend to assist your sonsdaughters to take full advantage of this material this year As a parentcarer can I ask that you regularly check the Lighthouse portal to ensure that you are in the loop of all that is happening for your sondaughter You will receive information about upcoming tasks and also notification of work not completed It will help with your questions that we should ask like lsquowhat assessment task is coming up and do you need any help with it todayrsquo I know the response you will get might not be helpful but we are all part of this endeavour
YEAR 12 2016Year 12 students have entered their second Term of the HSC year - a time of consolidation and serious effort prior to the Mid Course Exams later this Term Miss Leeson our new Careers Adviser has organised a Careers evening and talk from the Board of Studies on 24th February commencing at 5pm in the TSC All parentscarers of our senior students are invited to attend as this will be one opportunity to consider the whereto from here for the Graduating class of 2016
Year 12 students have been issued (via email) with another permission request form concerning Wednesday afternoons This is to be completed by all Year 12 students as circumstances might have changed and choices might differ from Term 4 last year Included in the handout is our required information that all senior students need to complete if they intend to drive to and from the College Without this form completed and recorded by us your sondaughter does not have our permission to be driving by car to the College Please assist us by completing this asap and returning it to the SMS office even though you might have already completed it
YEAR 11 2016I welcome Year 11 to the senior curriculum and the commencement of their HSC journey I trust that you are settling into the increased expectations of your teachers and that you are already putting in place the right supports to stay on top of your studies Please know that if you are a bit overwhelmed this is perfectly natural at this point just keep putting one foot in front of the other at this stage
Year 11 are expected to be at school each and every Wednesday afternoon or at TAFE First Term this year I will be working with Year 11 study teachers to support the introduction of the Lighthouse portal to all Year 11 We will also review study skills and assist them in the creation of study timetables This way we should have an easier transition from a hardcopy planner to using their MacBooks in the most effective manner
YEAR 10 2016A warm welcome to Year 10 students into the Senior School For parents please now be aware that your son or daughter is in Year 10 your contact has changed from Mr Loadsman to myself There are a number of subtle changes between the Middle School and Senior School one key difference is that every lunch time Year 10 are expected to come to SMS for lunch not remain on the Middle School site I know many of them are looking forward to receiving their MacBooks on Tuesday 9th February can I remind families that a protective carry case is a compulsory accessory for the MacBook to be purchased by the family All MacBooks will be issued with a clear protective cover which is not to be removed If a student does remove the plastic cover and breaks the tabs there will be a replacement cost of $70
PRESENTATION - UNIFORMFinally an area that causes the most indirect negative moments at school and that is how a student presents themself Our uniform when worn correctly is very presentable and really sets a standard that others admire In my mind how a student presents themself reflects the level of pride they have in who they are it is one external measure that I use to gauge how someone is travelling At the end of Term 3 all senior students were sent a letter about the uniform and how a number of students needed to smarten up their presentation Can I ask that parentscarers assist us in this process to ensure that school shoes are black conventional leather lace up school shoes that boys shirts are long enough to tuck in that a belt is on the shorts and that the socks can stay up to their knees For our girls hair is to be tied back their tunics are at the middle of their knees and jewellery is inline with the expectations All of this information is available online from the College website but if in doubt please contact your Head of House or myself
Together in Education Mrs Karen Davies
Assistant Principal - Middle School
A very warm welcome to new and continuing families at Trinity It has been great to see so many happy faces and hear lsquohellosrsquo in the yard as we pass by People are excited about starting another year and that includes the staff Hopefully we can all carry that excitement and enthusiasm well into the months ahead There are a couple of matters that I draw to your attention at this stage of the year
PLANNERSThis year College Planners have been provided for Years 7-9 students only Students in senior school will be utilising computers for their organisational needs Parents of students in the younger years should take a couple of moments to look through the Planner as I am positive that there is much information which can assist you in the process of your childrsquos education The Planner is a major component of our Pastoral Care program and will be used by tutors in our Tutor group and pastoral periods Parents are asked to enter signatures in respective weeks and use the Planner as a method of communicating with teachers
STUDENT ATTENDANCEIt is most important that students attend school each school day unless a very good reason exists (eg sickness) for them to be absent Please donrsquot allow students to stay at home because a friend is visiting you are going on a shopping trip itrsquos the childrsquos birthday itrsquos the childrsquos parentrsquos birthday and so on Absences often create gaps in the sequencing of lessons that often are not recovered If your child had excessive days absent from school last year please set a goal for a vastly improved rate of attendance for them
Should your child be absent then the reason for the absence should be conveyed to the College by either a reply to the SMS alert sent to the families of absent students the absence email address the absence telephone line or the paper slips available in the Planners
ICTAll students at Trinity will have access to the College ICT resources Being a user also implies that students and their parents are familiar with the conditions of use You are referred to the College Internet site and under the student services tab you will find our ICT guidelines These will be unpacked for our junior students in the coming weeks The guidelines indicate what is appropriate what is not appropriate and procedures to follow in such instances
BE YOUR BESTLast year we had thousands of tokens submitted highlighting areas in which the majority of our students were being their best This program will operate again this year and the focus for the first two weeks is on Being Respectful Teachers have been asked to limit the distribution of these tokens to about 4 per class taught per cycle so if your child comes home with news that heshe was given a token then it is a big deal Students deposit their tokens in their House box and then will be in contention for winning vouchers (two draws per House each term) culminating in the draw for 5 iPads on the last day of the school year
Congratulations to the winners of our 2015 iPad draw
bull Brock Westgate (McColl House) bull Lahni Martin (Champagnat House)
bull Guy McMaster (Chanel House) bull Sean Muldoon (Champagnat House)
bull Fraser Ruane (Champagnat House)
Mr John Loadsman
Saturday600pm Vigil - St Maryrsquos Chapel
Sunday
700am at the Carmelite Monastery
900am St Maryrsquos Chapel
600pm St Maryrsquos Chapel
Weekday MassesTues 520pm and Wed Thurs Fri 1220pm - St Maryrsquos Chapel
First and Third Sundays930am at Dunoon
Second and Fourth Sundays930am at Goolmangar
Fifth Sunday of the Month930am at Nimbin
St Carthagersquos Parish Mass Times
YEAR 12 ANCIENT HISTORY
Year 12 Ancient History has been studying the Ancient Roman city of Pompeii as part of the HSC course and they were looking at the impact of the economy on the town As part of the study we look at bakeries or pistrina Over 30 have been found in Pompeii alone and 85 carbonised loaves of bread found in the ovens of some bakeries To get an idea of the diet and economy of the Ancient Romans the students found a bread recipe and were keen to try and make Pompeian bread so they spent a lesson in the kitchen recreating the loaves Some loaves were more successful than others but all had fun and were impressed with the results of their labours
Mr Patrick Martin
History News
Students preparing the doughThe finished productCarbonised bread from Pompeii
Student of the Week
Is this you caught on camera
Please see Brother John at SMS Office to claim your prize - a Canteen
Voucher to the value of $500 that can be redeemed at either Site
Do you love to write Need help with your writing for school projects or just want to learn new skills
Join local author Jesse Blackadder for an expedition into the writing world
Thursday 3 March Lismore Library meeting room (ground floor)
500pm - 630pm For high school aged participants
Light refreshments will be provided - please book your place Free
For bookings talk to the staff at the library or phone us on 6621 2464
Parent Connect Co-Ordinator
Dear ParentsCarers
If you have a child in Year 7 in 2016 you are encouraged to check out this website and fact sheet
Even better please assist your Year 7 student to complete the Digital Licence if they have not already done so in Year 6
This is for the free digital licence wwwdigitallicencecomau
Some students in Government schools may have done this in 2015
Many thanks and I look forward to meeting you at the Welcome Night
Sister Mary Bruggy pbvmCollege Counsellor
Parent Connect Co-Ordinator
What is the eSmart Digital Licence
The eSmart Digital Licence is an online challenge which uses quizzes videos and games to prepare Australian children (aged ten and over) to be smart safe and responsible digital citizens
The Digital Licence consists of eight learning modules which evaluate comprehension of key technology and cybersafety topics and equip children with the knowledge and skills they require to learn play and socialise online Each module takes approximately 15 minutes to complete
In addition to teaching core digital skills the Digital Licence will promote conversations about online safety between young people and their parents carers and teachers
Why was it created
Over the past two decades our lives have been transformed by a digital revolution Children are the greatest beneficiaries of this digital era The age at which they first engage with technology is dropping steadily and the time and range of activities they conduct online is increasing with the proliferation of smart phones
While there are many benefits to engaging online children are also vulnerable to risks such as cyberbullying sexting privacy breaches identity theft and exposure to inappropriate content
In order to keep young people safe online it is important to equip them with the skills to identify and manage online risks Parents also play a very important role ndash almost nine in ten 10-11 year olds say parents are their first port of call when they have an online safety issue However many parents feel ill-equipped to fulfil this role and most parents report needing support to help them advise their children on online safety
The most effective way to upskill parents is experiential learning and intergenerational conversations It is therefore important that parents have conversations with their children about whatrsquos going on in their online world The Digital Licence will help parents to start these conversations with their children
We recommend that every parent encourages their child to complete the Digital Licence before purchasing a smartphone tablet or other digital device for their child
How do I get an eSmart Digital Licence
The Digital Licence will be made available to every grade 6 student in Australia in 2015 ndash almost 300000 children ndash thanks to a grant of over $12 million from Google The free licences will be accessed by grade 6 teachers from the Digital Licence website wwwdigitallicencecomau
Parents and teachers of students from other year levels can also purchase a Digital Licence at wwwdigitallicencecomau
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation aims to provide scholarships to as many disadvantaged and vulnerable children as possible
wwwfacebookcomAlannahandMadeline
wwwtwittercomeSmart_AMF
About eSmart eSmart an initiative of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation uses a cultural change approach to improve cybersafety and reduce cyberbullying
eSmart is based on the premise that real behavioural and cultural change requires systemic long-term multifaceted interventions aimed at creating positive respectful and inclusive cultures which reduce bullying and cyberbullying and increase online safety
There are two components to eSmart - the first provides a prevention and risk management framework to Australian schools and libraries to help them better integrate cybersafety practices and promote the safe use of online technology The second the eSmart Digital Licence is a practical tool to help schools libraries and the whole community educate Australian children about being safe online
Our goal is to create an eSmart Australia
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation The Alannah and Madeline Foundation is a national charity protecting children from violence and creating behavioural change in the community to reduce bullying and cyberbullying
The Foundation was set up in memory of Alannah and Madeline Mikac aged six and three who were tragically killed with their mother and 32 others at Port Arthur Tasmania on 28 April 1996
Media contactCommunications team t 03 9697 0683 e mediaamforgauw wwwdigitallicencecomau
Fact sheet
Careers News
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself My name is Miss Pauline Leeson and I will be undertaking the role of Careers Advisor at Trinity Catholic College Lismore throughout 2016 I will be replacing Mr Geoff Bermingham who as many of you would be aware is on Long Service Leave for the year Most of my time will be spent working with Years 10 11 and 12 in relation to their careers and future education and work options
My first task for the year is to ensure that all Year 10 students are organised for their Work Experience Program which will take place in the last week of this term from 4th - 8th April All students were given all the appropriate paperwork late last year and should be well on the way to arranging where they are going to do their Work Experience We have had a meeting with all Year 10 students this week and replaced any lost or missing forms and have reminded them that these forms all need to be returned to the Careers Office by Friday 4th March
So I would urge parents of Year 10 students to be discussing this with your children providing encouragement and support to ensure that these arrangements are made and the forms are returned to me by 4th March
Secondly I need to ask senior students and their parents to save a date On 24th February there will be a Careers Information Evening held at Trinity commencing with a Mini Careers Expo at 500pm followed by presentations by representatives of several universities and concluding with information about HSC requirements More information has been provided in this issue by Mrs Nicolas and a letter outlining the evening in more detail will be sent to students in the near future
I look forward to working with the students at Trinity throughout the year and am only too happy to offer my assistance and guidance where I can
Miss Pauline LeesonCareers Adviser
IN THE HOOP
Welcome back to 2016 and another year of basketball action
There is plenty of basketball on the cards for this year and we would like to welcome any new players and to encourage past players to come along and hit the courts again for some fun fitness and to enjoy this great game
Some important Basketball dates for 2016
bull March 18th Lismore Storm Openrsquos Challenge Day for Marist basketball teams
bull March 31st CCC Opens Carnival - Coffs Harbour
bull April 10-16th Australian Marist Basketball Championships - Bankstown
bull June 20-21st CCC Opens Finals (if the open team qualifies from Coffs Harbour)
bull June dates TBA Mike Kelly Hoops 101 coaching clinicscamps in the TSC ndash open to all players and coaches in our region
bull August 10-11th CCC Junior (Years 78 and Years 910) carnival in Coffs Harbour
bull October 17-18th CCC Junior Finals ( if any Junior qualifies from Coffs Harbour)
OTHER CARNIVALS TO KEEP IN MIND
bull Raymond Laurie Sport Centre Opens Carnival (term 3)
bull Lismore Storm Challenge Days Years 78 and Years 910 (term 4)
Currently we are running a training session for Marist teams on Thursday mornings and we will soon publish try out and training times for our other teams so stay tuned
Donrsquot forget our Facebook page ndash its a great way to keep in touch and up to date with the basketball news for the College and beyond
httpswwwfacebookcomTCCLBasketball
See you on the courts
Mrs Kellie CoatesBasketball Co-ordinator
Sport News
Dear Parents amp Carers
The 2016 School Fee Accounts were posted on 28th January 2016 and all families are requested to commence their payment plans by 19th February 2016 Alternatively accounts may be paid in full by 18th March 2016 and receive a discount of 375
Payment plan options are available on a weekly fortnightly monthly or by 4 instalments basis Elective fees are not included in the payment plan options and families with students in Years 9-12 are requested to pay the elective fees by 19th February 2016
Families who have had a periodical credit card deduction in place with the College in 2015 will need to complete a new authority for 2016
As a guide the following amounts will form part of School Fee Accounts
Please ensure that the elective fee component of your account is paid in full by 19th February 2016 and that your chosen payment plan option is advised to the College and commenced on or before 19th February 2016
To assist the College in its cash flow management we request you to communicate to us your payment plan for 2016 By doing this it reduces the need for additional communication from us Please return the completed Method of Payment Form by 19th February 2016
A discount of 375 will be applied to all accounts paid in full by 18th March 2016
If you anticipate difficulties paying your school fee account please contact Ms Carole Diamond ph 6627 6641 to arrange an appointment for interview
Schedule For Payment of Fees Date Due and PayableElective Fees 19th February 2016Commencement of Payment Plan ( weekly fortnightly monthly or 1st quarter ) 19th February 2016Payment of fees in Full (375 discount) 18th March 2016Tuition - Instalment Two 29th April 2016Tuition - Instalment Three 22nd July 2016Tuition - Instalment Four 14th October 2016
Lennox Head Football Club Information Days for 2016 Sat 13th amp Sat 27th February
Skennars Head Fields10am ndash 12pm
Registration and payment is available on-line through LHFCcomau from 1st February Please see website for grading days New junior players will need birth certificate as proof of age Fees can also be paid on the above information days by cash or chequeEnquiries lennoxheadfootballclubgmailcom
Contacts Michael Primiano 0416 247 654 Kevin Franey 0416 218 544
LISMORE THISTLES SOCCER CLUB 2016 JUNIOR SIGN ON
Lismore Thistles Soccer Clubrsquos Junior Sign-on and Information Days will be held at Thistles Park Military Road East Lismore from
930am to 100pm on each Saturday February 2016
All current and new players are welcome and we have junior teams from Grade 6 to Grade 16 (5 to 16 years)
bull Non-competitive teams (small sided games) from Grade 6 to Grade 11
bull Competitive team competition from Grade 12 through to Grade 16 (boys and girls)
Full fees are required to be paid at Sign On or by agreement on the day ndash however a minimum of 50 of the fees are to be paid at Sign On and the remainder no later than Thursday 29th April 2016
For further information contact Wayne on 0401 069 242
Will be holding their annual Sign-on day on Saturday (13th February) at the Marie
Mackney Netball Courts - Upstairs Clubhouse Ballina Street Lismore from 9am -12noon Come down and sign on to be a part of
Summerlanders 41st year as a club in the Lismore District If you have any questions
please email summerlandersnetballgmailcom
AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDSAt the Lismore Council Australia Day Awards three of our past and present students were nominated
bull Evie Sharman and Matt Earl for their work on the Environmental Sustainability Plan
bull Evie Sharman for Young Citizen of the Year
bull Keea Parrish was awarded the Young Sportsperson of the Year Award
Kudra Falla-Rickets was also nominated at Lennox Head for an award in Environmental Sustainability
Congratulations to all these students Their nominations were well deserved
Take care and God bless
Brother John Hilet fmsPrincipal
Keea Parrish receiving her award Matt Earl Mr Smith and Evie Sharman
YEAR 9 AND 11 SUBJECT CHANGESAny student who wishes to change subjects must do so by 19th February Please collect a purple form from the Office of Student Learning
CLASS NUMBERSThe code used for classes is causing some concern Please be aware that most classes in this school are mixed ability Maths and English do have some graded classes but the number of these varies from year to year Please also note that classes are fluid and students will be moved when and where necessary
YEAR 12 HSC AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION NIGHTYear 12 students and parents are encouraged to attend an information evening on Wednesday 24th February at 6pm This evening will run through the application process for University the Board of Studies requirements for the award of an HSC and the ATAR calculation More information will be forwarded to parents in the next week
Mrs Victoria Nicolas
Director of Curriculum
The Chaimongkol family became Australian Citizens
Assistant Principal - Senior School
Welcome back to all our families for another wonderful year
I sincerely thank all those parentscarers who have ensured that your young person was ready to begin another scholastic year Concerning a hardcopy planner it will be a bit challenging for those students who relied on a hardcopy planner but with the introduction of Lighthouse I feel confident that we can support your daughters and sons to achieve the best they can Every senior student received a booklet called lsquoSenior Planner Note section lsquo to assist our students with the notification of many varied aspects of school life Please ask to actually see it I would ask that they carry this booklet in their protective case of their MacBook which is a compulsory item More information will follow over the Term on the lsquohow torsquo for parents to stay in tune with the learning of their senior student
The planner has been replaced by the introduction of our Lighthouse portal This learning platform will allow our students and families to centralize information that will be a support to our teaching and learning The Learning Curve program continues and can be accessed on the front page of Lighthouse The Tutors Heads of House and I intend to assist your sonsdaughters to take full advantage of this material this year As a parentcarer can I ask that you regularly check the Lighthouse portal to ensure that you are in the loop of all that is happening for your sondaughter You will receive information about upcoming tasks and also notification of work not completed It will help with your questions that we should ask like lsquowhat assessment task is coming up and do you need any help with it todayrsquo I know the response you will get might not be helpful but we are all part of this endeavour
YEAR 12 2016Year 12 students have entered their second Term of the HSC year - a time of consolidation and serious effort prior to the Mid Course Exams later this Term Miss Leeson our new Careers Adviser has organised a Careers evening and talk from the Board of Studies on 24th February commencing at 5pm in the TSC All parentscarers of our senior students are invited to attend as this will be one opportunity to consider the whereto from here for the Graduating class of 2016
Year 12 students have been issued (via email) with another permission request form concerning Wednesday afternoons This is to be completed by all Year 12 students as circumstances might have changed and choices might differ from Term 4 last year Included in the handout is our required information that all senior students need to complete if they intend to drive to and from the College Without this form completed and recorded by us your sondaughter does not have our permission to be driving by car to the College Please assist us by completing this asap and returning it to the SMS office even though you might have already completed it
YEAR 11 2016I welcome Year 11 to the senior curriculum and the commencement of their HSC journey I trust that you are settling into the increased expectations of your teachers and that you are already putting in place the right supports to stay on top of your studies Please know that if you are a bit overwhelmed this is perfectly natural at this point just keep putting one foot in front of the other at this stage
Year 11 are expected to be at school each and every Wednesday afternoon or at TAFE First Term this year I will be working with Year 11 study teachers to support the introduction of the Lighthouse portal to all Year 11 We will also review study skills and assist them in the creation of study timetables This way we should have an easier transition from a hardcopy planner to using their MacBooks in the most effective manner
YEAR 10 2016A warm welcome to Year 10 students into the Senior School For parents please now be aware that your son or daughter is in Year 10 your contact has changed from Mr Loadsman to myself There are a number of subtle changes between the Middle School and Senior School one key difference is that every lunch time Year 10 are expected to come to SMS for lunch not remain on the Middle School site I know many of them are looking forward to receiving their MacBooks on Tuesday 9th February can I remind families that a protective carry case is a compulsory accessory for the MacBook to be purchased by the family All MacBooks will be issued with a clear protective cover which is not to be removed If a student does remove the plastic cover and breaks the tabs there will be a replacement cost of $70
PRESENTATION - UNIFORMFinally an area that causes the most indirect negative moments at school and that is how a student presents themself Our uniform when worn correctly is very presentable and really sets a standard that others admire In my mind how a student presents themself reflects the level of pride they have in who they are it is one external measure that I use to gauge how someone is travelling At the end of Term 3 all senior students were sent a letter about the uniform and how a number of students needed to smarten up their presentation Can I ask that parentscarers assist us in this process to ensure that school shoes are black conventional leather lace up school shoes that boys shirts are long enough to tuck in that a belt is on the shorts and that the socks can stay up to their knees For our girls hair is to be tied back their tunics are at the middle of their knees and jewellery is inline with the expectations All of this information is available online from the College website but if in doubt please contact your Head of House or myself
Together in Education Mrs Karen Davies
Assistant Principal - Middle School
A very warm welcome to new and continuing families at Trinity It has been great to see so many happy faces and hear lsquohellosrsquo in the yard as we pass by People are excited about starting another year and that includes the staff Hopefully we can all carry that excitement and enthusiasm well into the months ahead There are a couple of matters that I draw to your attention at this stage of the year
PLANNERSThis year College Planners have been provided for Years 7-9 students only Students in senior school will be utilising computers for their organisational needs Parents of students in the younger years should take a couple of moments to look through the Planner as I am positive that there is much information which can assist you in the process of your childrsquos education The Planner is a major component of our Pastoral Care program and will be used by tutors in our Tutor group and pastoral periods Parents are asked to enter signatures in respective weeks and use the Planner as a method of communicating with teachers
STUDENT ATTENDANCEIt is most important that students attend school each school day unless a very good reason exists (eg sickness) for them to be absent Please donrsquot allow students to stay at home because a friend is visiting you are going on a shopping trip itrsquos the childrsquos birthday itrsquos the childrsquos parentrsquos birthday and so on Absences often create gaps in the sequencing of lessons that often are not recovered If your child had excessive days absent from school last year please set a goal for a vastly improved rate of attendance for them
Should your child be absent then the reason for the absence should be conveyed to the College by either a reply to the SMS alert sent to the families of absent students the absence email address the absence telephone line or the paper slips available in the Planners
ICTAll students at Trinity will have access to the College ICT resources Being a user also implies that students and their parents are familiar with the conditions of use You are referred to the College Internet site and under the student services tab you will find our ICT guidelines These will be unpacked for our junior students in the coming weeks The guidelines indicate what is appropriate what is not appropriate and procedures to follow in such instances
BE YOUR BESTLast year we had thousands of tokens submitted highlighting areas in which the majority of our students were being their best This program will operate again this year and the focus for the first two weeks is on Being Respectful Teachers have been asked to limit the distribution of these tokens to about 4 per class taught per cycle so if your child comes home with news that heshe was given a token then it is a big deal Students deposit their tokens in their House box and then will be in contention for winning vouchers (two draws per House each term) culminating in the draw for 5 iPads on the last day of the school year
Congratulations to the winners of our 2015 iPad draw
bull Brock Westgate (McColl House) bull Lahni Martin (Champagnat House)
bull Guy McMaster (Chanel House) bull Sean Muldoon (Champagnat House)
bull Fraser Ruane (Champagnat House)
Mr John Loadsman
Saturday600pm Vigil - St Maryrsquos Chapel
Sunday
700am at the Carmelite Monastery
900am St Maryrsquos Chapel
600pm St Maryrsquos Chapel
Weekday MassesTues 520pm and Wed Thurs Fri 1220pm - St Maryrsquos Chapel
First and Third Sundays930am at Dunoon
Second and Fourth Sundays930am at Goolmangar
Fifth Sunday of the Month930am at Nimbin
St Carthagersquos Parish Mass Times
YEAR 12 ANCIENT HISTORY
Year 12 Ancient History has been studying the Ancient Roman city of Pompeii as part of the HSC course and they were looking at the impact of the economy on the town As part of the study we look at bakeries or pistrina Over 30 have been found in Pompeii alone and 85 carbonised loaves of bread found in the ovens of some bakeries To get an idea of the diet and economy of the Ancient Romans the students found a bread recipe and were keen to try and make Pompeian bread so they spent a lesson in the kitchen recreating the loaves Some loaves were more successful than others but all had fun and were impressed with the results of their labours
Mr Patrick Martin
History News
Students preparing the doughThe finished productCarbonised bread from Pompeii
Student of the Week
Is this you caught on camera
Please see Brother John at SMS Office to claim your prize - a Canteen
Voucher to the value of $500 that can be redeemed at either Site
Do you love to write Need help with your writing for school projects or just want to learn new skills
Join local author Jesse Blackadder for an expedition into the writing world
Thursday 3 March Lismore Library meeting room (ground floor)
500pm - 630pm For high school aged participants
Light refreshments will be provided - please book your place Free
For bookings talk to the staff at the library or phone us on 6621 2464
Parent Connect Co-Ordinator
Dear ParentsCarers
If you have a child in Year 7 in 2016 you are encouraged to check out this website and fact sheet
Even better please assist your Year 7 student to complete the Digital Licence if they have not already done so in Year 6
This is for the free digital licence wwwdigitallicencecomau
Some students in Government schools may have done this in 2015
Many thanks and I look forward to meeting you at the Welcome Night
Sister Mary Bruggy pbvmCollege Counsellor
Parent Connect Co-Ordinator
What is the eSmart Digital Licence
The eSmart Digital Licence is an online challenge which uses quizzes videos and games to prepare Australian children (aged ten and over) to be smart safe and responsible digital citizens
The Digital Licence consists of eight learning modules which evaluate comprehension of key technology and cybersafety topics and equip children with the knowledge and skills they require to learn play and socialise online Each module takes approximately 15 minutes to complete
In addition to teaching core digital skills the Digital Licence will promote conversations about online safety between young people and their parents carers and teachers
Why was it created
Over the past two decades our lives have been transformed by a digital revolution Children are the greatest beneficiaries of this digital era The age at which they first engage with technology is dropping steadily and the time and range of activities they conduct online is increasing with the proliferation of smart phones
While there are many benefits to engaging online children are also vulnerable to risks such as cyberbullying sexting privacy breaches identity theft and exposure to inappropriate content
In order to keep young people safe online it is important to equip them with the skills to identify and manage online risks Parents also play a very important role ndash almost nine in ten 10-11 year olds say parents are their first port of call when they have an online safety issue However many parents feel ill-equipped to fulfil this role and most parents report needing support to help them advise their children on online safety
The most effective way to upskill parents is experiential learning and intergenerational conversations It is therefore important that parents have conversations with their children about whatrsquos going on in their online world The Digital Licence will help parents to start these conversations with their children
We recommend that every parent encourages their child to complete the Digital Licence before purchasing a smartphone tablet or other digital device for their child
How do I get an eSmart Digital Licence
The Digital Licence will be made available to every grade 6 student in Australia in 2015 ndash almost 300000 children ndash thanks to a grant of over $12 million from Google The free licences will be accessed by grade 6 teachers from the Digital Licence website wwwdigitallicencecomau
Parents and teachers of students from other year levels can also purchase a Digital Licence at wwwdigitallicencecomau
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation aims to provide scholarships to as many disadvantaged and vulnerable children as possible
wwwfacebookcomAlannahandMadeline
wwwtwittercomeSmart_AMF
About eSmart eSmart an initiative of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation uses a cultural change approach to improve cybersafety and reduce cyberbullying
eSmart is based on the premise that real behavioural and cultural change requires systemic long-term multifaceted interventions aimed at creating positive respectful and inclusive cultures which reduce bullying and cyberbullying and increase online safety
There are two components to eSmart - the first provides a prevention and risk management framework to Australian schools and libraries to help them better integrate cybersafety practices and promote the safe use of online technology The second the eSmart Digital Licence is a practical tool to help schools libraries and the whole community educate Australian children about being safe online
Our goal is to create an eSmart Australia
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation The Alannah and Madeline Foundation is a national charity protecting children from violence and creating behavioural change in the community to reduce bullying and cyberbullying
The Foundation was set up in memory of Alannah and Madeline Mikac aged six and three who were tragically killed with their mother and 32 others at Port Arthur Tasmania on 28 April 1996
Media contactCommunications team t 03 9697 0683 e mediaamforgauw wwwdigitallicencecomau
Fact sheet
Careers News
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself My name is Miss Pauline Leeson and I will be undertaking the role of Careers Advisor at Trinity Catholic College Lismore throughout 2016 I will be replacing Mr Geoff Bermingham who as many of you would be aware is on Long Service Leave for the year Most of my time will be spent working with Years 10 11 and 12 in relation to their careers and future education and work options
My first task for the year is to ensure that all Year 10 students are organised for their Work Experience Program which will take place in the last week of this term from 4th - 8th April All students were given all the appropriate paperwork late last year and should be well on the way to arranging where they are going to do their Work Experience We have had a meeting with all Year 10 students this week and replaced any lost or missing forms and have reminded them that these forms all need to be returned to the Careers Office by Friday 4th March
So I would urge parents of Year 10 students to be discussing this with your children providing encouragement and support to ensure that these arrangements are made and the forms are returned to me by 4th March
Secondly I need to ask senior students and their parents to save a date On 24th February there will be a Careers Information Evening held at Trinity commencing with a Mini Careers Expo at 500pm followed by presentations by representatives of several universities and concluding with information about HSC requirements More information has been provided in this issue by Mrs Nicolas and a letter outlining the evening in more detail will be sent to students in the near future
I look forward to working with the students at Trinity throughout the year and am only too happy to offer my assistance and guidance where I can
Miss Pauline LeesonCareers Adviser
IN THE HOOP
Welcome back to 2016 and another year of basketball action
There is plenty of basketball on the cards for this year and we would like to welcome any new players and to encourage past players to come along and hit the courts again for some fun fitness and to enjoy this great game
Some important Basketball dates for 2016
bull March 18th Lismore Storm Openrsquos Challenge Day for Marist basketball teams
bull March 31st CCC Opens Carnival - Coffs Harbour
bull April 10-16th Australian Marist Basketball Championships - Bankstown
bull June 20-21st CCC Opens Finals (if the open team qualifies from Coffs Harbour)
bull June dates TBA Mike Kelly Hoops 101 coaching clinicscamps in the TSC ndash open to all players and coaches in our region
bull August 10-11th CCC Junior (Years 78 and Years 910) carnival in Coffs Harbour
bull October 17-18th CCC Junior Finals ( if any Junior qualifies from Coffs Harbour)
OTHER CARNIVALS TO KEEP IN MIND
bull Raymond Laurie Sport Centre Opens Carnival (term 3)
bull Lismore Storm Challenge Days Years 78 and Years 910 (term 4)
Currently we are running a training session for Marist teams on Thursday mornings and we will soon publish try out and training times for our other teams so stay tuned
Donrsquot forget our Facebook page ndash its a great way to keep in touch and up to date with the basketball news for the College and beyond
httpswwwfacebookcomTCCLBasketball
See you on the courts
Mrs Kellie CoatesBasketball Co-ordinator
Sport News
Dear Parents amp Carers
The 2016 School Fee Accounts were posted on 28th January 2016 and all families are requested to commence their payment plans by 19th February 2016 Alternatively accounts may be paid in full by 18th March 2016 and receive a discount of 375
Payment plan options are available on a weekly fortnightly monthly or by 4 instalments basis Elective fees are not included in the payment plan options and families with students in Years 9-12 are requested to pay the elective fees by 19th February 2016
Families who have had a periodical credit card deduction in place with the College in 2015 will need to complete a new authority for 2016
As a guide the following amounts will form part of School Fee Accounts
Please ensure that the elective fee component of your account is paid in full by 19th February 2016 and that your chosen payment plan option is advised to the College and commenced on or before 19th February 2016
To assist the College in its cash flow management we request you to communicate to us your payment plan for 2016 By doing this it reduces the need for additional communication from us Please return the completed Method of Payment Form by 19th February 2016
A discount of 375 will be applied to all accounts paid in full by 18th March 2016
If you anticipate difficulties paying your school fee account please contact Ms Carole Diamond ph 6627 6641 to arrange an appointment for interview
Schedule For Payment of Fees Date Due and PayableElective Fees 19th February 2016Commencement of Payment Plan ( weekly fortnightly monthly or 1st quarter ) 19th February 2016Payment of fees in Full (375 discount) 18th March 2016Tuition - Instalment Two 29th April 2016Tuition - Instalment Three 22nd July 2016Tuition - Instalment Four 14th October 2016
Lennox Head Football Club Information Days for 2016 Sat 13th amp Sat 27th February
Skennars Head Fields10am ndash 12pm
Registration and payment is available on-line through LHFCcomau from 1st February Please see website for grading days New junior players will need birth certificate as proof of age Fees can also be paid on the above information days by cash or chequeEnquiries lennoxheadfootballclubgmailcom
Contacts Michael Primiano 0416 247 654 Kevin Franey 0416 218 544
LISMORE THISTLES SOCCER CLUB 2016 JUNIOR SIGN ON
Lismore Thistles Soccer Clubrsquos Junior Sign-on and Information Days will be held at Thistles Park Military Road East Lismore from
930am to 100pm on each Saturday February 2016
All current and new players are welcome and we have junior teams from Grade 6 to Grade 16 (5 to 16 years)
bull Non-competitive teams (small sided games) from Grade 6 to Grade 11
bull Competitive team competition from Grade 12 through to Grade 16 (boys and girls)
Full fees are required to be paid at Sign On or by agreement on the day ndash however a minimum of 50 of the fees are to be paid at Sign On and the remainder no later than Thursday 29th April 2016
For further information contact Wayne on 0401 069 242
Will be holding their annual Sign-on day on Saturday (13th February) at the Marie
Mackney Netball Courts - Upstairs Clubhouse Ballina Street Lismore from 9am -12noon Come down and sign on to be a part of
Summerlanders 41st year as a club in the Lismore District If you have any questions
please email summerlandersnetballgmailcom
Assistant Principal - Senior School
Welcome back to all our families for another wonderful year
I sincerely thank all those parentscarers who have ensured that your young person was ready to begin another scholastic year Concerning a hardcopy planner it will be a bit challenging for those students who relied on a hardcopy planner but with the introduction of Lighthouse I feel confident that we can support your daughters and sons to achieve the best they can Every senior student received a booklet called lsquoSenior Planner Note section lsquo to assist our students with the notification of many varied aspects of school life Please ask to actually see it I would ask that they carry this booklet in their protective case of their MacBook which is a compulsory item More information will follow over the Term on the lsquohow torsquo for parents to stay in tune with the learning of their senior student
The planner has been replaced by the introduction of our Lighthouse portal This learning platform will allow our students and families to centralize information that will be a support to our teaching and learning The Learning Curve program continues and can be accessed on the front page of Lighthouse The Tutors Heads of House and I intend to assist your sonsdaughters to take full advantage of this material this year As a parentcarer can I ask that you regularly check the Lighthouse portal to ensure that you are in the loop of all that is happening for your sondaughter You will receive information about upcoming tasks and also notification of work not completed It will help with your questions that we should ask like lsquowhat assessment task is coming up and do you need any help with it todayrsquo I know the response you will get might not be helpful but we are all part of this endeavour
YEAR 12 2016Year 12 students have entered their second Term of the HSC year - a time of consolidation and serious effort prior to the Mid Course Exams later this Term Miss Leeson our new Careers Adviser has organised a Careers evening and talk from the Board of Studies on 24th February commencing at 5pm in the TSC All parentscarers of our senior students are invited to attend as this will be one opportunity to consider the whereto from here for the Graduating class of 2016
Year 12 students have been issued (via email) with another permission request form concerning Wednesday afternoons This is to be completed by all Year 12 students as circumstances might have changed and choices might differ from Term 4 last year Included in the handout is our required information that all senior students need to complete if they intend to drive to and from the College Without this form completed and recorded by us your sondaughter does not have our permission to be driving by car to the College Please assist us by completing this asap and returning it to the SMS office even though you might have already completed it
YEAR 11 2016I welcome Year 11 to the senior curriculum and the commencement of their HSC journey I trust that you are settling into the increased expectations of your teachers and that you are already putting in place the right supports to stay on top of your studies Please know that if you are a bit overwhelmed this is perfectly natural at this point just keep putting one foot in front of the other at this stage
Year 11 are expected to be at school each and every Wednesday afternoon or at TAFE First Term this year I will be working with Year 11 study teachers to support the introduction of the Lighthouse portal to all Year 11 We will also review study skills and assist them in the creation of study timetables This way we should have an easier transition from a hardcopy planner to using their MacBooks in the most effective manner
YEAR 10 2016A warm welcome to Year 10 students into the Senior School For parents please now be aware that your son or daughter is in Year 10 your contact has changed from Mr Loadsman to myself There are a number of subtle changes between the Middle School and Senior School one key difference is that every lunch time Year 10 are expected to come to SMS for lunch not remain on the Middle School site I know many of them are looking forward to receiving their MacBooks on Tuesday 9th February can I remind families that a protective carry case is a compulsory accessory for the MacBook to be purchased by the family All MacBooks will be issued with a clear protective cover which is not to be removed If a student does remove the plastic cover and breaks the tabs there will be a replacement cost of $70
PRESENTATION - UNIFORMFinally an area that causes the most indirect negative moments at school and that is how a student presents themself Our uniform when worn correctly is very presentable and really sets a standard that others admire In my mind how a student presents themself reflects the level of pride they have in who they are it is one external measure that I use to gauge how someone is travelling At the end of Term 3 all senior students were sent a letter about the uniform and how a number of students needed to smarten up their presentation Can I ask that parentscarers assist us in this process to ensure that school shoes are black conventional leather lace up school shoes that boys shirts are long enough to tuck in that a belt is on the shorts and that the socks can stay up to their knees For our girls hair is to be tied back their tunics are at the middle of their knees and jewellery is inline with the expectations All of this information is available online from the College website but if in doubt please contact your Head of House or myself
Together in Education Mrs Karen Davies
Assistant Principal - Middle School
A very warm welcome to new and continuing families at Trinity It has been great to see so many happy faces and hear lsquohellosrsquo in the yard as we pass by People are excited about starting another year and that includes the staff Hopefully we can all carry that excitement and enthusiasm well into the months ahead There are a couple of matters that I draw to your attention at this stage of the year
PLANNERSThis year College Planners have been provided for Years 7-9 students only Students in senior school will be utilising computers for their organisational needs Parents of students in the younger years should take a couple of moments to look through the Planner as I am positive that there is much information which can assist you in the process of your childrsquos education The Planner is a major component of our Pastoral Care program and will be used by tutors in our Tutor group and pastoral periods Parents are asked to enter signatures in respective weeks and use the Planner as a method of communicating with teachers
STUDENT ATTENDANCEIt is most important that students attend school each school day unless a very good reason exists (eg sickness) for them to be absent Please donrsquot allow students to stay at home because a friend is visiting you are going on a shopping trip itrsquos the childrsquos birthday itrsquos the childrsquos parentrsquos birthday and so on Absences often create gaps in the sequencing of lessons that often are not recovered If your child had excessive days absent from school last year please set a goal for a vastly improved rate of attendance for them
Should your child be absent then the reason for the absence should be conveyed to the College by either a reply to the SMS alert sent to the families of absent students the absence email address the absence telephone line or the paper slips available in the Planners
ICTAll students at Trinity will have access to the College ICT resources Being a user also implies that students and their parents are familiar with the conditions of use You are referred to the College Internet site and under the student services tab you will find our ICT guidelines These will be unpacked for our junior students in the coming weeks The guidelines indicate what is appropriate what is not appropriate and procedures to follow in such instances
BE YOUR BESTLast year we had thousands of tokens submitted highlighting areas in which the majority of our students were being their best This program will operate again this year and the focus for the first two weeks is on Being Respectful Teachers have been asked to limit the distribution of these tokens to about 4 per class taught per cycle so if your child comes home with news that heshe was given a token then it is a big deal Students deposit their tokens in their House box and then will be in contention for winning vouchers (two draws per House each term) culminating in the draw for 5 iPads on the last day of the school year
Congratulations to the winners of our 2015 iPad draw
bull Brock Westgate (McColl House) bull Lahni Martin (Champagnat House)
bull Guy McMaster (Chanel House) bull Sean Muldoon (Champagnat House)
bull Fraser Ruane (Champagnat House)
Mr John Loadsman
Saturday600pm Vigil - St Maryrsquos Chapel
Sunday
700am at the Carmelite Monastery
900am St Maryrsquos Chapel
600pm St Maryrsquos Chapel
Weekday MassesTues 520pm and Wed Thurs Fri 1220pm - St Maryrsquos Chapel
First and Third Sundays930am at Dunoon
Second and Fourth Sundays930am at Goolmangar
Fifth Sunday of the Month930am at Nimbin
St Carthagersquos Parish Mass Times
YEAR 12 ANCIENT HISTORY
Year 12 Ancient History has been studying the Ancient Roman city of Pompeii as part of the HSC course and they were looking at the impact of the economy on the town As part of the study we look at bakeries or pistrina Over 30 have been found in Pompeii alone and 85 carbonised loaves of bread found in the ovens of some bakeries To get an idea of the diet and economy of the Ancient Romans the students found a bread recipe and were keen to try and make Pompeian bread so they spent a lesson in the kitchen recreating the loaves Some loaves were more successful than others but all had fun and were impressed with the results of their labours
Mr Patrick Martin
History News
Students preparing the doughThe finished productCarbonised bread from Pompeii
Student of the Week
Is this you caught on camera
Please see Brother John at SMS Office to claim your prize - a Canteen
Voucher to the value of $500 that can be redeemed at either Site
Do you love to write Need help with your writing for school projects or just want to learn new skills
Join local author Jesse Blackadder for an expedition into the writing world
Thursday 3 March Lismore Library meeting room (ground floor)
500pm - 630pm For high school aged participants
Light refreshments will be provided - please book your place Free
For bookings talk to the staff at the library or phone us on 6621 2464
Parent Connect Co-Ordinator
Dear ParentsCarers
If you have a child in Year 7 in 2016 you are encouraged to check out this website and fact sheet
Even better please assist your Year 7 student to complete the Digital Licence if they have not already done so in Year 6
This is for the free digital licence wwwdigitallicencecomau
Some students in Government schools may have done this in 2015
Many thanks and I look forward to meeting you at the Welcome Night
Sister Mary Bruggy pbvmCollege Counsellor
Parent Connect Co-Ordinator
What is the eSmart Digital Licence
The eSmart Digital Licence is an online challenge which uses quizzes videos and games to prepare Australian children (aged ten and over) to be smart safe and responsible digital citizens
The Digital Licence consists of eight learning modules which evaluate comprehension of key technology and cybersafety topics and equip children with the knowledge and skills they require to learn play and socialise online Each module takes approximately 15 minutes to complete
In addition to teaching core digital skills the Digital Licence will promote conversations about online safety between young people and their parents carers and teachers
Why was it created
Over the past two decades our lives have been transformed by a digital revolution Children are the greatest beneficiaries of this digital era The age at which they first engage with technology is dropping steadily and the time and range of activities they conduct online is increasing with the proliferation of smart phones
While there are many benefits to engaging online children are also vulnerable to risks such as cyberbullying sexting privacy breaches identity theft and exposure to inappropriate content
In order to keep young people safe online it is important to equip them with the skills to identify and manage online risks Parents also play a very important role ndash almost nine in ten 10-11 year olds say parents are their first port of call when they have an online safety issue However many parents feel ill-equipped to fulfil this role and most parents report needing support to help them advise their children on online safety
The most effective way to upskill parents is experiential learning and intergenerational conversations It is therefore important that parents have conversations with their children about whatrsquos going on in their online world The Digital Licence will help parents to start these conversations with their children
We recommend that every parent encourages their child to complete the Digital Licence before purchasing a smartphone tablet or other digital device for their child
How do I get an eSmart Digital Licence
The Digital Licence will be made available to every grade 6 student in Australia in 2015 ndash almost 300000 children ndash thanks to a grant of over $12 million from Google The free licences will be accessed by grade 6 teachers from the Digital Licence website wwwdigitallicencecomau
Parents and teachers of students from other year levels can also purchase a Digital Licence at wwwdigitallicencecomau
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation aims to provide scholarships to as many disadvantaged and vulnerable children as possible
wwwfacebookcomAlannahandMadeline
wwwtwittercomeSmart_AMF
About eSmart eSmart an initiative of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation uses a cultural change approach to improve cybersafety and reduce cyberbullying
eSmart is based on the premise that real behavioural and cultural change requires systemic long-term multifaceted interventions aimed at creating positive respectful and inclusive cultures which reduce bullying and cyberbullying and increase online safety
There are two components to eSmart - the first provides a prevention and risk management framework to Australian schools and libraries to help them better integrate cybersafety practices and promote the safe use of online technology The second the eSmart Digital Licence is a practical tool to help schools libraries and the whole community educate Australian children about being safe online
Our goal is to create an eSmart Australia
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation The Alannah and Madeline Foundation is a national charity protecting children from violence and creating behavioural change in the community to reduce bullying and cyberbullying
The Foundation was set up in memory of Alannah and Madeline Mikac aged six and three who were tragically killed with their mother and 32 others at Port Arthur Tasmania on 28 April 1996
Media contactCommunications team t 03 9697 0683 e mediaamforgauw wwwdigitallicencecomau
Fact sheet
Careers News
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself My name is Miss Pauline Leeson and I will be undertaking the role of Careers Advisor at Trinity Catholic College Lismore throughout 2016 I will be replacing Mr Geoff Bermingham who as many of you would be aware is on Long Service Leave for the year Most of my time will be spent working with Years 10 11 and 12 in relation to their careers and future education and work options
My first task for the year is to ensure that all Year 10 students are organised for their Work Experience Program which will take place in the last week of this term from 4th - 8th April All students were given all the appropriate paperwork late last year and should be well on the way to arranging where they are going to do their Work Experience We have had a meeting with all Year 10 students this week and replaced any lost or missing forms and have reminded them that these forms all need to be returned to the Careers Office by Friday 4th March
So I would urge parents of Year 10 students to be discussing this with your children providing encouragement and support to ensure that these arrangements are made and the forms are returned to me by 4th March
Secondly I need to ask senior students and their parents to save a date On 24th February there will be a Careers Information Evening held at Trinity commencing with a Mini Careers Expo at 500pm followed by presentations by representatives of several universities and concluding with information about HSC requirements More information has been provided in this issue by Mrs Nicolas and a letter outlining the evening in more detail will be sent to students in the near future
I look forward to working with the students at Trinity throughout the year and am only too happy to offer my assistance and guidance where I can
Miss Pauline LeesonCareers Adviser
IN THE HOOP
Welcome back to 2016 and another year of basketball action
There is plenty of basketball on the cards for this year and we would like to welcome any new players and to encourage past players to come along and hit the courts again for some fun fitness and to enjoy this great game
Some important Basketball dates for 2016
bull March 18th Lismore Storm Openrsquos Challenge Day for Marist basketball teams
bull March 31st CCC Opens Carnival - Coffs Harbour
bull April 10-16th Australian Marist Basketball Championships - Bankstown
bull June 20-21st CCC Opens Finals (if the open team qualifies from Coffs Harbour)
bull June dates TBA Mike Kelly Hoops 101 coaching clinicscamps in the TSC ndash open to all players and coaches in our region
bull August 10-11th CCC Junior (Years 78 and Years 910) carnival in Coffs Harbour
bull October 17-18th CCC Junior Finals ( if any Junior qualifies from Coffs Harbour)
OTHER CARNIVALS TO KEEP IN MIND
bull Raymond Laurie Sport Centre Opens Carnival (term 3)
bull Lismore Storm Challenge Days Years 78 and Years 910 (term 4)
Currently we are running a training session for Marist teams on Thursday mornings and we will soon publish try out and training times for our other teams so stay tuned
Donrsquot forget our Facebook page ndash its a great way to keep in touch and up to date with the basketball news for the College and beyond
httpswwwfacebookcomTCCLBasketball
See you on the courts
Mrs Kellie CoatesBasketball Co-ordinator
Sport News
Dear Parents amp Carers
The 2016 School Fee Accounts were posted on 28th January 2016 and all families are requested to commence their payment plans by 19th February 2016 Alternatively accounts may be paid in full by 18th March 2016 and receive a discount of 375
Payment plan options are available on a weekly fortnightly monthly or by 4 instalments basis Elective fees are not included in the payment plan options and families with students in Years 9-12 are requested to pay the elective fees by 19th February 2016
Families who have had a periodical credit card deduction in place with the College in 2015 will need to complete a new authority for 2016
As a guide the following amounts will form part of School Fee Accounts
Please ensure that the elective fee component of your account is paid in full by 19th February 2016 and that your chosen payment plan option is advised to the College and commenced on or before 19th February 2016
To assist the College in its cash flow management we request you to communicate to us your payment plan for 2016 By doing this it reduces the need for additional communication from us Please return the completed Method of Payment Form by 19th February 2016
A discount of 375 will be applied to all accounts paid in full by 18th March 2016
If you anticipate difficulties paying your school fee account please contact Ms Carole Diamond ph 6627 6641 to arrange an appointment for interview
Schedule For Payment of Fees Date Due and PayableElective Fees 19th February 2016Commencement of Payment Plan ( weekly fortnightly monthly or 1st quarter ) 19th February 2016Payment of fees in Full (375 discount) 18th March 2016Tuition - Instalment Two 29th April 2016Tuition - Instalment Three 22nd July 2016Tuition - Instalment Four 14th October 2016
Lennox Head Football Club Information Days for 2016 Sat 13th amp Sat 27th February
Skennars Head Fields10am ndash 12pm
Registration and payment is available on-line through LHFCcomau from 1st February Please see website for grading days New junior players will need birth certificate as proof of age Fees can also be paid on the above information days by cash or chequeEnquiries lennoxheadfootballclubgmailcom
Contacts Michael Primiano 0416 247 654 Kevin Franey 0416 218 544
LISMORE THISTLES SOCCER CLUB 2016 JUNIOR SIGN ON
Lismore Thistles Soccer Clubrsquos Junior Sign-on and Information Days will be held at Thistles Park Military Road East Lismore from
930am to 100pm on each Saturday February 2016
All current and new players are welcome and we have junior teams from Grade 6 to Grade 16 (5 to 16 years)
bull Non-competitive teams (small sided games) from Grade 6 to Grade 11
bull Competitive team competition from Grade 12 through to Grade 16 (boys and girls)
Full fees are required to be paid at Sign On or by agreement on the day ndash however a minimum of 50 of the fees are to be paid at Sign On and the remainder no later than Thursday 29th April 2016
For further information contact Wayne on 0401 069 242
Will be holding their annual Sign-on day on Saturday (13th February) at the Marie
Mackney Netball Courts - Upstairs Clubhouse Ballina Street Lismore from 9am -12noon Come down and sign on to be a part of
Summerlanders 41st year as a club in the Lismore District If you have any questions
please email summerlandersnetballgmailcom
Assistant Principal - Middle School
A very warm welcome to new and continuing families at Trinity It has been great to see so many happy faces and hear lsquohellosrsquo in the yard as we pass by People are excited about starting another year and that includes the staff Hopefully we can all carry that excitement and enthusiasm well into the months ahead There are a couple of matters that I draw to your attention at this stage of the year
PLANNERSThis year College Planners have been provided for Years 7-9 students only Students in senior school will be utilising computers for their organisational needs Parents of students in the younger years should take a couple of moments to look through the Planner as I am positive that there is much information which can assist you in the process of your childrsquos education The Planner is a major component of our Pastoral Care program and will be used by tutors in our Tutor group and pastoral periods Parents are asked to enter signatures in respective weeks and use the Planner as a method of communicating with teachers
STUDENT ATTENDANCEIt is most important that students attend school each school day unless a very good reason exists (eg sickness) for them to be absent Please donrsquot allow students to stay at home because a friend is visiting you are going on a shopping trip itrsquos the childrsquos birthday itrsquos the childrsquos parentrsquos birthday and so on Absences often create gaps in the sequencing of lessons that often are not recovered If your child had excessive days absent from school last year please set a goal for a vastly improved rate of attendance for them
Should your child be absent then the reason for the absence should be conveyed to the College by either a reply to the SMS alert sent to the families of absent students the absence email address the absence telephone line or the paper slips available in the Planners
ICTAll students at Trinity will have access to the College ICT resources Being a user also implies that students and their parents are familiar with the conditions of use You are referred to the College Internet site and under the student services tab you will find our ICT guidelines These will be unpacked for our junior students in the coming weeks The guidelines indicate what is appropriate what is not appropriate and procedures to follow in such instances
BE YOUR BESTLast year we had thousands of tokens submitted highlighting areas in which the majority of our students were being their best This program will operate again this year and the focus for the first two weeks is on Being Respectful Teachers have been asked to limit the distribution of these tokens to about 4 per class taught per cycle so if your child comes home with news that heshe was given a token then it is a big deal Students deposit their tokens in their House box and then will be in contention for winning vouchers (two draws per House each term) culminating in the draw for 5 iPads on the last day of the school year
Congratulations to the winners of our 2015 iPad draw
bull Brock Westgate (McColl House) bull Lahni Martin (Champagnat House)
bull Guy McMaster (Chanel House) bull Sean Muldoon (Champagnat House)
bull Fraser Ruane (Champagnat House)
Mr John Loadsman
Saturday600pm Vigil - St Maryrsquos Chapel
Sunday
700am at the Carmelite Monastery
900am St Maryrsquos Chapel
600pm St Maryrsquos Chapel
Weekday MassesTues 520pm and Wed Thurs Fri 1220pm - St Maryrsquos Chapel
First and Third Sundays930am at Dunoon
Second and Fourth Sundays930am at Goolmangar
Fifth Sunday of the Month930am at Nimbin
St Carthagersquos Parish Mass Times
YEAR 12 ANCIENT HISTORY
Year 12 Ancient History has been studying the Ancient Roman city of Pompeii as part of the HSC course and they were looking at the impact of the economy on the town As part of the study we look at bakeries or pistrina Over 30 have been found in Pompeii alone and 85 carbonised loaves of bread found in the ovens of some bakeries To get an idea of the diet and economy of the Ancient Romans the students found a bread recipe and were keen to try and make Pompeian bread so they spent a lesson in the kitchen recreating the loaves Some loaves were more successful than others but all had fun and were impressed with the results of their labours
Mr Patrick Martin
History News
Students preparing the doughThe finished productCarbonised bread from Pompeii
Student of the Week
Is this you caught on camera
Please see Brother John at SMS Office to claim your prize - a Canteen
Voucher to the value of $500 that can be redeemed at either Site
Do you love to write Need help with your writing for school projects or just want to learn new skills
Join local author Jesse Blackadder for an expedition into the writing world
Thursday 3 March Lismore Library meeting room (ground floor)
500pm - 630pm For high school aged participants
Light refreshments will be provided - please book your place Free
For bookings talk to the staff at the library or phone us on 6621 2464
Parent Connect Co-Ordinator
Dear ParentsCarers
If you have a child in Year 7 in 2016 you are encouraged to check out this website and fact sheet
Even better please assist your Year 7 student to complete the Digital Licence if they have not already done so in Year 6
This is for the free digital licence wwwdigitallicencecomau
Some students in Government schools may have done this in 2015
Many thanks and I look forward to meeting you at the Welcome Night
Sister Mary Bruggy pbvmCollege Counsellor
Parent Connect Co-Ordinator
What is the eSmart Digital Licence
The eSmart Digital Licence is an online challenge which uses quizzes videos and games to prepare Australian children (aged ten and over) to be smart safe and responsible digital citizens
The Digital Licence consists of eight learning modules which evaluate comprehension of key technology and cybersafety topics and equip children with the knowledge and skills they require to learn play and socialise online Each module takes approximately 15 minutes to complete
In addition to teaching core digital skills the Digital Licence will promote conversations about online safety between young people and their parents carers and teachers
Why was it created
Over the past two decades our lives have been transformed by a digital revolution Children are the greatest beneficiaries of this digital era The age at which they first engage with technology is dropping steadily and the time and range of activities they conduct online is increasing with the proliferation of smart phones
While there are many benefits to engaging online children are also vulnerable to risks such as cyberbullying sexting privacy breaches identity theft and exposure to inappropriate content
In order to keep young people safe online it is important to equip them with the skills to identify and manage online risks Parents also play a very important role ndash almost nine in ten 10-11 year olds say parents are their first port of call when they have an online safety issue However many parents feel ill-equipped to fulfil this role and most parents report needing support to help them advise their children on online safety
The most effective way to upskill parents is experiential learning and intergenerational conversations It is therefore important that parents have conversations with their children about whatrsquos going on in their online world The Digital Licence will help parents to start these conversations with their children
We recommend that every parent encourages their child to complete the Digital Licence before purchasing a smartphone tablet or other digital device for their child
How do I get an eSmart Digital Licence
The Digital Licence will be made available to every grade 6 student in Australia in 2015 ndash almost 300000 children ndash thanks to a grant of over $12 million from Google The free licences will be accessed by grade 6 teachers from the Digital Licence website wwwdigitallicencecomau
Parents and teachers of students from other year levels can also purchase a Digital Licence at wwwdigitallicencecomau
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation aims to provide scholarships to as many disadvantaged and vulnerable children as possible
wwwfacebookcomAlannahandMadeline
wwwtwittercomeSmart_AMF
About eSmart eSmart an initiative of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation uses a cultural change approach to improve cybersafety and reduce cyberbullying
eSmart is based on the premise that real behavioural and cultural change requires systemic long-term multifaceted interventions aimed at creating positive respectful and inclusive cultures which reduce bullying and cyberbullying and increase online safety
There are two components to eSmart - the first provides a prevention and risk management framework to Australian schools and libraries to help them better integrate cybersafety practices and promote the safe use of online technology The second the eSmart Digital Licence is a practical tool to help schools libraries and the whole community educate Australian children about being safe online
Our goal is to create an eSmart Australia
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation The Alannah and Madeline Foundation is a national charity protecting children from violence and creating behavioural change in the community to reduce bullying and cyberbullying
The Foundation was set up in memory of Alannah and Madeline Mikac aged six and three who were tragically killed with their mother and 32 others at Port Arthur Tasmania on 28 April 1996
Media contactCommunications team t 03 9697 0683 e mediaamforgauw wwwdigitallicencecomau
Fact sheet
Careers News
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself My name is Miss Pauline Leeson and I will be undertaking the role of Careers Advisor at Trinity Catholic College Lismore throughout 2016 I will be replacing Mr Geoff Bermingham who as many of you would be aware is on Long Service Leave for the year Most of my time will be spent working with Years 10 11 and 12 in relation to their careers and future education and work options
My first task for the year is to ensure that all Year 10 students are organised for their Work Experience Program which will take place in the last week of this term from 4th - 8th April All students were given all the appropriate paperwork late last year and should be well on the way to arranging where they are going to do their Work Experience We have had a meeting with all Year 10 students this week and replaced any lost or missing forms and have reminded them that these forms all need to be returned to the Careers Office by Friday 4th March
So I would urge parents of Year 10 students to be discussing this with your children providing encouragement and support to ensure that these arrangements are made and the forms are returned to me by 4th March
Secondly I need to ask senior students and their parents to save a date On 24th February there will be a Careers Information Evening held at Trinity commencing with a Mini Careers Expo at 500pm followed by presentations by representatives of several universities and concluding with information about HSC requirements More information has been provided in this issue by Mrs Nicolas and a letter outlining the evening in more detail will be sent to students in the near future
I look forward to working with the students at Trinity throughout the year and am only too happy to offer my assistance and guidance where I can
Miss Pauline LeesonCareers Adviser
IN THE HOOP
Welcome back to 2016 and another year of basketball action
There is plenty of basketball on the cards for this year and we would like to welcome any new players and to encourage past players to come along and hit the courts again for some fun fitness and to enjoy this great game
Some important Basketball dates for 2016
bull March 18th Lismore Storm Openrsquos Challenge Day for Marist basketball teams
bull March 31st CCC Opens Carnival - Coffs Harbour
bull April 10-16th Australian Marist Basketball Championships - Bankstown
bull June 20-21st CCC Opens Finals (if the open team qualifies from Coffs Harbour)
bull June dates TBA Mike Kelly Hoops 101 coaching clinicscamps in the TSC ndash open to all players and coaches in our region
bull August 10-11th CCC Junior (Years 78 and Years 910) carnival in Coffs Harbour
bull October 17-18th CCC Junior Finals ( if any Junior qualifies from Coffs Harbour)
OTHER CARNIVALS TO KEEP IN MIND
bull Raymond Laurie Sport Centre Opens Carnival (term 3)
bull Lismore Storm Challenge Days Years 78 and Years 910 (term 4)
Currently we are running a training session for Marist teams on Thursday mornings and we will soon publish try out and training times for our other teams so stay tuned
Donrsquot forget our Facebook page ndash its a great way to keep in touch and up to date with the basketball news for the College and beyond
httpswwwfacebookcomTCCLBasketball
See you on the courts
Mrs Kellie CoatesBasketball Co-ordinator
Sport News
Dear Parents amp Carers
The 2016 School Fee Accounts were posted on 28th January 2016 and all families are requested to commence their payment plans by 19th February 2016 Alternatively accounts may be paid in full by 18th March 2016 and receive a discount of 375
Payment plan options are available on a weekly fortnightly monthly or by 4 instalments basis Elective fees are not included in the payment plan options and families with students in Years 9-12 are requested to pay the elective fees by 19th February 2016
Families who have had a periodical credit card deduction in place with the College in 2015 will need to complete a new authority for 2016
As a guide the following amounts will form part of School Fee Accounts
Please ensure that the elective fee component of your account is paid in full by 19th February 2016 and that your chosen payment plan option is advised to the College and commenced on or before 19th February 2016
To assist the College in its cash flow management we request you to communicate to us your payment plan for 2016 By doing this it reduces the need for additional communication from us Please return the completed Method of Payment Form by 19th February 2016
A discount of 375 will be applied to all accounts paid in full by 18th March 2016
If you anticipate difficulties paying your school fee account please contact Ms Carole Diamond ph 6627 6641 to arrange an appointment for interview
Schedule For Payment of Fees Date Due and PayableElective Fees 19th February 2016Commencement of Payment Plan ( weekly fortnightly monthly or 1st quarter ) 19th February 2016Payment of fees in Full (375 discount) 18th March 2016Tuition - Instalment Two 29th April 2016Tuition - Instalment Three 22nd July 2016Tuition - Instalment Four 14th October 2016
Lennox Head Football Club Information Days for 2016 Sat 13th amp Sat 27th February
Skennars Head Fields10am ndash 12pm
Registration and payment is available on-line through LHFCcomau from 1st February Please see website for grading days New junior players will need birth certificate as proof of age Fees can also be paid on the above information days by cash or chequeEnquiries lennoxheadfootballclubgmailcom
Contacts Michael Primiano 0416 247 654 Kevin Franey 0416 218 544
LISMORE THISTLES SOCCER CLUB 2016 JUNIOR SIGN ON
Lismore Thistles Soccer Clubrsquos Junior Sign-on and Information Days will be held at Thistles Park Military Road East Lismore from
930am to 100pm on each Saturday February 2016
All current and new players are welcome and we have junior teams from Grade 6 to Grade 16 (5 to 16 years)
bull Non-competitive teams (small sided games) from Grade 6 to Grade 11
bull Competitive team competition from Grade 12 through to Grade 16 (boys and girls)
Full fees are required to be paid at Sign On or by agreement on the day ndash however a minimum of 50 of the fees are to be paid at Sign On and the remainder no later than Thursday 29th April 2016
For further information contact Wayne on 0401 069 242
Will be holding their annual Sign-on day on Saturday (13th February) at the Marie
Mackney Netball Courts - Upstairs Clubhouse Ballina Street Lismore from 9am -12noon Come down and sign on to be a part of
Summerlanders 41st year as a club in the Lismore District If you have any questions
please email summerlandersnetballgmailcom
YEAR 12 ANCIENT HISTORY
Year 12 Ancient History has been studying the Ancient Roman city of Pompeii as part of the HSC course and they were looking at the impact of the economy on the town As part of the study we look at bakeries or pistrina Over 30 have been found in Pompeii alone and 85 carbonised loaves of bread found in the ovens of some bakeries To get an idea of the diet and economy of the Ancient Romans the students found a bread recipe and were keen to try and make Pompeian bread so they spent a lesson in the kitchen recreating the loaves Some loaves were more successful than others but all had fun and were impressed with the results of their labours
Mr Patrick Martin
History News
Students preparing the doughThe finished productCarbonised bread from Pompeii
Student of the Week
Is this you caught on camera
Please see Brother John at SMS Office to claim your prize - a Canteen
Voucher to the value of $500 that can be redeemed at either Site
Do you love to write Need help with your writing for school projects or just want to learn new skills
Join local author Jesse Blackadder for an expedition into the writing world
Thursday 3 March Lismore Library meeting room (ground floor)
500pm - 630pm For high school aged participants
Light refreshments will be provided - please book your place Free
For bookings talk to the staff at the library or phone us on 6621 2464
Parent Connect Co-Ordinator
Dear ParentsCarers
If you have a child in Year 7 in 2016 you are encouraged to check out this website and fact sheet
Even better please assist your Year 7 student to complete the Digital Licence if they have not already done so in Year 6
This is for the free digital licence wwwdigitallicencecomau
Some students in Government schools may have done this in 2015
Many thanks and I look forward to meeting you at the Welcome Night
Sister Mary Bruggy pbvmCollege Counsellor
Parent Connect Co-Ordinator
What is the eSmart Digital Licence
The eSmart Digital Licence is an online challenge which uses quizzes videos and games to prepare Australian children (aged ten and over) to be smart safe and responsible digital citizens
The Digital Licence consists of eight learning modules which evaluate comprehension of key technology and cybersafety topics and equip children with the knowledge and skills they require to learn play and socialise online Each module takes approximately 15 minutes to complete
In addition to teaching core digital skills the Digital Licence will promote conversations about online safety between young people and their parents carers and teachers
Why was it created
Over the past two decades our lives have been transformed by a digital revolution Children are the greatest beneficiaries of this digital era The age at which they first engage with technology is dropping steadily and the time and range of activities they conduct online is increasing with the proliferation of smart phones
While there are many benefits to engaging online children are also vulnerable to risks such as cyberbullying sexting privacy breaches identity theft and exposure to inappropriate content
In order to keep young people safe online it is important to equip them with the skills to identify and manage online risks Parents also play a very important role ndash almost nine in ten 10-11 year olds say parents are their first port of call when they have an online safety issue However many parents feel ill-equipped to fulfil this role and most parents report needing support to help them advise their children on online safety
The most effective way to upskill parents is experiential learning and intergenerational conversations It is therefore important that parents have conversations with their children about whatrsquos going on in their online world The Digital Licence will help parents to start these conversations with their children
We recommend that every parent encourages their child to complete the Digital Licence before purchasing a smartphone tablet or other digital device for their child
How do I get an eSmart Digital Licence
The Digital Licence will be made available to every grade 6 student in Australia in 2015 ndash almost 300000 children ndash thanks to a grant of over $12 million from Google The free licences will be accessed by grade 6 teachers from the Digital Licence website wwwdigitallicencecomau
Parents and teachers of students from other year levels can also purchase a Digital Licence at wwwdigitallicencecomau
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation aims to provide scholarships to as many disadvantaged and vulnerable children as possible
wwwfacebookcomAlannahandMadeline
wwwtwittercomeSmart_AMF
About eSmart eSmart an initiative of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation uses a cultural change approach to improve cybersafety and reduce cyberbullying
eSmart is based on the premise that real behavioural and cultural change requires systemic long-term multifaceted interventions aimed at creating positive respectful and inclusive cultures which reduce bullying and cyberbullying and increase online safety
There are two components to eSmart - the first provides a prevention and risk management framework to Australian schools and libraries to help them better integrate cybersafety practices and promote the safe use of online technology The second the eSmart Digital Licence is a practical tool to help schools libraries and the whole community educate Australian children about being safe online
Our goal is to create an eSmart Australia
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation The Alannah and Madeline Foundation is a national charity protecting children from violence and creating behavioural change in the community to reduce bullying and cyberbullying
The Foundation was set up in memory of Alannah and Madeline Mikac aged six and three who were tragically killed with their mother and 32 others at Port Arthur Tasmania on 28 April 1996
Media contactCommunications team t 03 9697 0683 e mediaamforgauw wwwdigitallicencecomau
Fact sheet
Careers News
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself My name is Miss Pauline Leeson and I will be undertaking the role of Careers Advisor at Trinity Catholic College Lismore throughout 2016 I will be replacing Mr Geoff Bermingham who as many of you would be aware is on Long Service Leave for the year Most of my time will be spent working with Years 10 11 and 12 in relation to their careers and future education and work options
My first task for the year is to ensure that all Year 10 students are organised for their Work Experience Program which will take place in the last week of this term from 4th - 8th April All students were given all the appropriate paperwork late last year and should be well on the way to arranging where they are going to do their Work Experience We have had a meeting with all Year 10 students this week and replaced any lost or missing forms and have reminded them that these forms all need to be returned to the Careers Office by Friday 4th March
So I would urge parents of Year 10 students to be discussing this with your children providing encouragement and support to ensure that these arrangements are made and the forms are returned to me by 4th March
Secondly I need to ask senior students and their parents to save a date On 24th February there will be a Careers Information Evening held at Trinity commencing with a Mini Careers Expo at 500pm followed by presentations by representatives of several universities and concluding with information about HSC requirements More information has been provided in this issue by Mrs Nicolas and a letter outlining the evening in more detail will be sent to students in the near future
I look forward to working with the students at Trinity throughout the year and am only too happy to offer my assistance and guidance where I can
Miss Pauline LeesonCareers Adviser
IN THE HOOP
Welcome back to 2016 and another year of basketball action
There is plenty of basketball on the cards for this year and we would like to welcome any new players and to encourage past players to come along and hit the courts again for some fun fitness and to enjoy this great game
Some important Basketball dates for 2016
bull March 18th Lismore Storm Openrsquos Challenge Day for Marist basketball teams
bull March 31st CCC Opens Carnival - Coffs Harbour
bull April 10-16th Australian Marist Basketball Championships - Bankstown
bull June 20-21st CCC Opens Finals (if the open team qualifies from Coffs Harbour)
bull June dates TBA Mike Kelly Hoops 101 coaching clinicscamps in the TSC ndash open to all players and coaches in our region
bull August 10-11th CCC Junior (Years 78 and Years 910) carnival in Coffs Harbour
bull October 17-18th CCC Junior Finals ( if any Junior qualifies from Coffs Harbour)
OTHER CARNIVALS TO KEEP IN MIND
bull Raymond Laurie Sport Centre Opens Carnival (term 3)
bull Lismore Storm Challenge Days Years 78 and Years 910 (term 4)
Currently we are running a training session for Marist teams on Thursday mornings and we will soon publish try out and training times for our other teams so stay tuned
Donrsquot forget our Facebook page ndash its a great way to keep in touch and up to date with the basketball news for the College and beyond
httpswwwfacebookcomTCCLBasketball
See you on the courts
Mrs Kellie CoatesBasketball Co-ordinator
Sport News
Dear Parents amp Carers
The 2016 School Fee Accounts were posted on 28th January 2016 and all families are requested to commence their payment plans by 19th February 2016 Alternatively accounts may be paid in full by 18th March 2016 and receive a discount of 375
Payment plan options are available on a weekly fortnightly monthly or by 4 instalments basis Elective fees are not included in the payment plan options and families with students in Years 9-12 are requested to pay the elective fees by 19th February 2016
Families who have had a periodical credit card deduction in place with the College in 2015 will need to complete a new authority for 2016
As a guide the following amounts will form part of School Fee Accounts
Please ensure that the elective fee component of your account is paid in full by 19th February 2016 and that your chosen payment plan option is advised to the College and commenced on or before 19th February 2016
To assist the College in its cash flow management we request you to communicate to us your payment plan for 2016 By doing this it reduces the need for additional communication from us Please return the completed Method of Payment Form by 19th February 2016
A discount of 375 will be applied to all accounts paid in full by 18th March 2016
If you anticipate difficulties paying your school fee account please contact Ms Carole Diamond ph 6627 6641 to arrange an appointment for interview
Schedule For Payment of Fees Date Due and PayableElective Fees 19th February 2016Commencement of Payment Plan ( weekly fortnightly monthly or 1st quarter ) 19th February 2016Payment of fees in Full (375 discount) 18th March 2016Tuition - Instalment Two 29th April 2016Tuition - Instalment Three 22nd July 2016Tuition - Instalment Four 14th October 2016
Lennox Head Football Club Information Days for 2016 Sat 13th amp Sat 27th February
Skennars Head Fields10am ndash 12pm
Registration and payment is available on-line through LHFCcomau from 1st February Please see website for grading days New junior players will need birth certificate as proof of age Fees can also be paid on the above information days by cash or chequeEnquiries lennoxheadfootballclubgmailcom
Contacts Michael Primiano 0416 247 654 Kevin Franey 0416 218 544
LISMORE THISTLES SOCCER CLUB 2016 JUNIOR SIGN ON
Lismore Thistles Soccer Clubrsquos Junior Sign-on and Information Days will be held at Thistles Park Military Road East Lismore from
930am to 100pm on each Saturday February 2016
All current and new players are welcome and we have junior teams from Grade 6 to Grade 16 (5 to 16 years)
bull Non-competitive teams (small sided games) from Grade 6 to Grade 11
bull Competitive team competition from Grade 12 through to Grade 16 (boys and girls)
Full fees are required to be paid at Sign On or by agreement on the day ndash however a minimum of 50 of the fees are to be paid at Sign On and the remainder no later than Thursday 29th April 2016
For further information contact Wayne on 0401 069 242
Will be holding their annual Sign-on day on Saturday (13th February) at the Marie
Mackney Netball Courts - Upstairs Clubhouse Ballina Street Lismore from 9am -12noon Come down and sign on to be a part of
Summerlanders 41st year as a club in the Lismore District If you have any questions
please email summerlandersnetballgmailcom
Parent Connect Co-Ordinator
Dear ParentsCarers
If you have a child in Year 7 in 2016 you are encouraged to check out this website and fact sheet
Even better please assist your Year 7 student to complete the Digital Licence if they have not already done so in Year 6
This is for the free digital licence wwwdigitallicencecomau
Some students in Government schools may have done this in 2015
Many thanks and I look forward to meeting you at the Welcome Night
Sister Mary Bruggy pbvmCollege Counsellor
Parent Connect Co-Ordinator
What is the eSmart Digital Licence
The eSmart Digital Licence is an online challenge which uses quizzes videos and games to prepare Australian children (aged ten and over) to be smart safe and responsible digital citizens
The Digital Licence consists of eight learning modules which evaluate comprehension of key technology and cybersafety topics and equip children with the knowledge and skills they require to learn play and socialise online Each module takes approximately 15 minutes to complete
In addition to teaching core digital skills the Digital Licence will promote conversations about online safety between young people and their parents carers and teachers
Why was it created
Over the past two decades our lives have been transformed by a digital revolution Children are the greatest beneficiaries of this digital era The age at which they first engage with technology is dropping steadily and the time and range of activities they conduct online is increasing with the proliferation of smart phones
While there are many benefits to engaging online children are also vulnerable to risks such as cyberbullying sexting privacy breaches identity theft and exposure to inappropriate content
In order to keep young people safe online it is important to equip them with the skills to identify and manage online risks Parents also play a very important role ndash almost nine in ten 10-11 year olds say parents are their first port of call when they have an online safety issue However many parents feel ill-equipped to fulfil this role and most parents report needing support to help them advise their children on online safety
The most effective way to upskill parents is experiential learning and intergenerational conversations It is therefore important that parents have conversations with their children about whatrsquos going on in their online world The Digital Licence will help parents to start these conversations with their children
We recommend that every parent encourages their child to complete the Digital Licence before purchasing a smartphone tablet or other digital device for their child
How do I get an eSmart Digital Licence
The Digital Licence will be made available to every grade 6 student in Australia in 2015 ndash almost 300000 children ndash thanks to a grant of over $12 million from Google The free licences will be accessed by grade 6 teachers from the Digital Licence website wwwdigitallicencecomau
Parents and teachers of students from other year levels can also purchase a Digital Licence at wwwdigitallicencecomau
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation aims to provide scholarships to as many disadvantaged and vulnerable children as possible
wwwfacebookcomAlannahandMadeline
wwwtwittercomeSmart_AMF
About eSmart eSmart an initiative of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation uses a cultural change approach to improve cybersafety and reduce cyberbullying
eSmart is based on the premise that real behavioural and cultural change requires systemic long-term multifaceted interventions aimed at creating positive respectful and inclusive cultures which reduce bullying and cyberbullying and increase online safety
There are two components to eSmart - the first provides a prevention and risk management framework to Australian schools and libraries to help them better integrate cybersafety practices and promote the safe use of online technology The second the eSmart Digital Licence is a practical tool to help schools libraries and the whole community educate Australian children about being safe online
Our goal is to create an eSmart Australia
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation The Alannah and Madeline Foundation is a national charity protecting children from violence and creating behavioural change in the community to reduce bullying and cyberbullying
The Foundation was set up in memory of Alannah and Madeline Mikac aged six and three who were tragically killed with their mother and 32 others at Port Arthur Tasmania on 28 April 1996
Media contactCommunications team t 03 9697 0683 e mediaamforgauw wwwdigitallicencecomau
Fact sheet
Careers News
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself My name is Miss Pauline Leeson and I will be undertaking the role of Careers Advisor at Trinity Catholic College Lismore throughout 2016 I will be replacing Mr Geoff Bermingham who as many of you would be aware is on Long Service Leave for the year Most of my time will be spent working with Years 10 11 and 12 in relation to their careers and future education and work options
My first task for the year is to ensure that all Year 10 students are organised for their Work Experience Program which will take place in the last week of this term from 4th - 8th April All students were given all the appropriate paperwork late last year and should be well on the way to arranging where they are going to do their Work Experience We have had a meeting with all Year 10 students this week and replaced any lost or missing forms and have reminded them that these forms all need to be returned to the Careers Office by Friday 4th March
So I would urge parents of Year 10 students to be discussing this with your children providing encouragement and support to ensure that these arrangements are made and the forms are returned to me by 4th March
Secondly I need to ask senior students and their parents to save a date On 24th February there will be a Careers Information Evening held at Trinity commencing with a Mini Careers Expo at 500pm followed by presentations by representatives of several universities and concluding with information about HSC requirements More information has been provided in this issue by Mrs Nicolas and a letter outlining the evening in more detail will be sent to students in the near future
I look forward to working with the students at Trinity throughout the year and am only too happy to offer my assistance and guidance where I can
Miss Pauline LeesonCareers Adviser
IN THE HOOP
Welcome back to 2016 and another year of basketball action
There is plenty of basketball on the cards for this year and we would like to welcome any new players and to encourage past players to come along and hit the courts again for some fun fitness and to enjoy this great game
Some important Basketball dates for 2016
bull March 18th Lismore Storm Openrsquos Challenge Day for Marist basketball teams
bull March 31st CCC Opens Carnival - Coffs Harbour
bull April 10-16th Australian Marist Basketball Championships - Bankstown
bull June 20-21st CCC Opens Finals (if the open team qualifies from Coffs Harbour)
bull June dates TBA Mike Kelly Hoops 101 coaching clinicscamps in the TSC ndash open to all players and coaches in our region
bull August 10-11th CCC Junior (Years 78 and Years 910) carnival in Coffs Harbour
bull October 17-18th CCC Junior Finals ( if any Junior qualifies from Coffs Harbour)
OTHER CARNIVALS TO KEEP IN MIND
bull Raymond Laurie Sport Centre Opens Carnival (term 3)
bull Lismore Storm Challenge Days Years 78 and Years 910 (term 4)
Currently we are running a training session for Marist teams on Thursday mornings and we will soon publish try out and training times for our other teams so stay tuned
Donrsquot forget our Facebook page ndash its a great way to keep in touch and up to date with the basketball news for the College and beyond
httpswwwfacebookcomTCCLBasketball
See you on the courts
Mrs Kellie CoatesBasketball Co-ordinator
Sport News
Dear Parents amp Carers
The 2016 School Fee Accounts were posted on 28th January 2016 and all families are requested to commence their payment plans by 19th February 2016 Alternatively accounts may be paid in full by 18th March 2016 and receive a discount of 375
Payment plan options are available on a weekly fortnightly monthly or by 4 instalments basis Elective fees are not included in the payment plan options and families with students in Years 9-12 are requested to pay the elective fees by 19th February 2016
Families who have had a periodical credit card deduction in place with the College in 2015 will need to complete a new authority for 2016
As a guide the following amounts will form part of School Fee Accounts
Please ensure that the elective fee component of your account is paid in full by 19th February 2016 and that your chosen payment plan option is advised to the College and commenced on or before 19th February 2016
To assist the College in its cash flow management we request you to communicate to us your payment plan for 2016 By doing this it reduces the need for additional communication from us Please return the completed Method of Payment Form by 19th February 2016
A discount of 375 will be applied to all accounts paid in full by 18th March 2016
If you anticipate difficulties paying your school fee account please contact Ms Carole Diamond ph 6627 6641 to arrange an appointment for interview
Schedule For Payment of Fees Date Due and PayableElective Fees 19th February 2016Commencement of Payment Plan ( weekly fortnightly monthly or 1st quarter ) 19th February 2016Payment of fees in Full (375 discount) 18th March 2016Tuition - Instalment Two 29th April 2016Tuition - Instalment Three 22nd July 2016Tuition - Instalment Four 14th October 2016
Lennox Head Football Club Information Days for 2016 Sat 13th amp Sat 27th February
Skennars Head Fields10am ndash 12pm
Registration and payment is available on-line through LHFCcomau from 1st February Please see website for grading days New junior players will need birth certificate as proof of age Fees can also be paid on the above information days by cash or chequeEnquiries lennoxheadfootballclubgmailcom
Contacts Michael Primiano 0416 247 654 Kevin Franey 0416 218 544
LISMORE THISTLES SOCCER CLUB 2016 JUNIOR SIGN ON
Lismore Thistles Soccer Clubrsquos Junior Sign-on and Information Days will be held at Thistles Park Military Road East Lismore from
930am to 100pm on each Saturday February 2016
All current and new players are welcome and we have junior teams from Grade 6 to Grade 16 (5 to 16 years)
bull Non-competitive teams (small sided games) from Grade 6 to Grade 11
bull Competitive team competition from Grade 12 through to Grade 16 (boys and girls)
Full fees are required to be paid at Sign On or by agreement on the day ndash however a minimum of 50 of the fees are to be paid at Sign On and the remainder no later than Thursday 29th April 2016
For further information contact Wayne on 0401 069 242
Will be holding their annual Sign-on day on Saturday (13th February) at the Marie
Mackney Netball Courts - Upstairs Clubhouse Ballina Street Lismore from 9am -12noon Come down and sign on to be a part of
Summerlanders 41st year as a club in the Lismore District If you have any questions
please email summerlandersnetballgmailcom
Careers News
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself My name is Miss Pauline Leeson and I will be undertaking the role of Careers Advisor at Trinity Catholic College Lismore throughout 2016 I will be replacing Mr Geoff Bermingham who as many of you would be aware is on Long Service Leave for the year Most of my time will be spent working with Years 10 11 and 12 in relation to their careers and future education and work options
My first task for the year is to ensure that all Year 10 students are organised for their Work Experience Program which will take place in the last week of this term from 4th - 8th April All students were given all the appropriate paperwork late last year and should be well on the way to arranging where they are going to do their Work Experience We have had a meeting with all Year 10 students this week and replaced any lost or missing forms and have reminded them that these forms all need to be returned to the Careers Office by Friday 4th March
So I would urge parents of Year 10 students to be discussing this with your children providing encouragement and support to ensure that these arrangements are made and the forms are returned to me by 4th March
Secondly I need to ask senior students and their parents to save a date On 24th February there will be a Careers Information Evening held at Trinity commencing with a Mini Careers Expo at 500pm followed by presentations by representatives of several universities and concluding with information about HSC requirements More information has been provided in this issue by Mrs Nicolas and a letter outlining the evening in more detail will be sent to students in the near future
I look forward to working with the students at Trinity throughout the year and am only too happy to offer my assistance and guidance where I can
Miss Pauline LeesonCareers Adviser
IN THE HOOP
Welcome back to 2016 and another year of basketball action
There is plenty of basketball on the cards for this year and we would like to welcome any new players and to encourage past players to come along and hit the courts again for some fun fitness and to enjoy this great game
Some important Basketball dates for 2016
bull March 18th Lismore Storm Openrsquos Challenge Day for Marist basketball teams
bull March 31st CCC Opens Carnival - Coffs Harbour
bull April 10-16th Australian Marist Basketball Championships - Bankstown
bull June 20-21st CCC Opens Finals (if the open team qualifies from Coffs Harbour)
bull June dates TBA Mike Kelly Hoops 101 coaching clinicscamps in the TSC ndash open to all players and coaches in our region
bull August 10-11th CCC Junior (Years 78 and Years 910) carnival in Coffs Harbour
bull October 17-18th CCC Junior Finals ( if any Junior qualifies from Coffs Harbour)
OTHER CARNIVALS TO KEEP IN MIND
bull Raymond Laurie Sport Centre Opens Carnival (term 3)
bull Lismore Storm Challenge Days Years 78 and Years 910 (term 4)
Currently we are running a training session for Marist teams on Thursday mornings and we will soon publish try out and training times for our other teams so stay tuned
Donrsquot forget our Facebook page ndash its a great way to keep in touch and up to date with the basketball news for the College and beyond
httpswwwfacebookcomTCCLBasketball
See you on the courts
Mrs Kellie CoatesBasketball Co-ordinator
Sport News
Dear Parents amp Carers
The 2016 School Fee Accounts were posted on 28th January 2016 and all families are requested to commence their payment plans by 19th February 2016 Alternatively accounts may be paid in full by 18th March 2016 and receive a discount of 375
Payment plan options are available on a weekly fortnightly monthly or by 4 instalments basis Elective fees are not included in the payment plan options and families with students in Years 9-12 are requested to pay the elective fees by 19th February 2016
Families who have had a periodical credit card deduction in place with the College in 2015 will need to complete a new authority for 2016
As a guide the following amounts will form part of School Fee Accounts
Please ensure that the elective fee component of your account is paid in full by 19th February 2016 and that your chosen payment plan option is advised to the College and commenced on or before 19th February 2016
To assist the College in its cash flow management we request you to communicate to us your payment plan for 2016 By doing this it reduces the need for additional communication from us Please return the completed Method of Payment Form by 19th February 2016
A discount of 375 will be applied to all accounts paid in full by 18th March 2016
If you anticipate difficulties paying your school fee account please contact Ms Carole Diamond ph 6627 6641 to arrange an appointment for interview
Schedule For Payment of Fees Date Due and PayableElective Fees 19th February 2016Commencement of Payment Plan ( weekly fortnightly monthly or 1st quarter ) 19th February 2016Payment of fees in Full (375 discount) 18th March 2016Tuition - Instalment Two 29th April 2016Tuition - Instalment Three 22nd July 2016Tuition - Instalment Four 14th October 2016
Lennox Head Football Club Information Days for 2016 Sat 13th amp Sat 27th February
Skennars Head Fields10am ndash 12pm
Registration and payment is available on-line through LHFCcomau from 1st February Please see website for grading days New junior players will need birth certificate as proof of age Fees can also be paid on the above information days by cash or chequeEnquiries lennoxheadfootballclubgmailcom
Contacts Michael Primiano 0416 247 654 Kevin Franey 0416 218 544
LISMORE THISTLES SOCCER CLUB 2016 JUNIOR SIGN ON
Lismore Thistles Soccer Clubrsquos Junior Sign-on and Information Days will be held at Thistles Park Military Road East Lismore from
930am to 100pm on each Saturday February 2016
All current and new players are welcome and we have junior teams from Grade 6 to Grade 16 (5 to 16 years)
bull Non-competitive teams (small sided games) from Grade 6 to Grade 11
bull Competitive team competition from Grade 12 through to Grade 16 (boys and girls)
Full fees are required to be paid at Sign On or by agreement on the day ndash however a minimum of 50 of the fees are to be paid at Sign On and the remainder no later than Thursday 29th April 2016
For further information contact Wayne on 0401 069 242
Will be holding their annual Sign-on day on Saturday (13th February) at the Marie
Mackney Netball Courts - Upstairs Clubhouse Ballina Street Lismore from 9am -12noon Come down and sign on to be a part of
Summerlanders 41st year as a club in the Lismore District If you have any questions
please email summerlandersnetballgmailcom
Dear Parents amp Carers
The 2016 School Fee Accounts were posted on 28th January 2016 and all families are requested to commence their payment plans by 19th February 2016 Alternatively accounts may be paid in full by 18th March 2016 and receive a discount of 375
Payment plan options are available on a weekly fortnightly monthly or by 4 instalments basis Elective fees are not included in the payment plan options and families with students in Years 9-12 are requested to pay the elective fees by 19th February 2016
Families who have had a periodical credit card deduction in place with the College in 2015 will need to complete a new authority for 2016
As a guide the following amounts will form part of School Fee Accounts
Please ensure that the elective fee component of your account is paid in full by 19th February 2016 and that your chosen payment plan option is advised to the College and commenced on or before 19th February 2016
To assist the College in its cash flow management we request you to communicate to us your payment plan for 2016 By doing this it reduces the need for additional communication from us Please return the completed Method of Payment Form by 19th February 2016
A discount of 375 will be applied to all accounts paid in full by 18th March 2016
If you anticipate difficulties paying your school fee account please contact Ms Carole Diamond ph 6627 6641 to arrange an appointment for interview
Schedule For Payment of Fees Date Due and PayableElective Fees 19th February 2016Commencement of Payment Plan ( weekly fortnightly monthly or 1st quarter ) 19th February 2016Payment of fees in Full (375 discount) 18th March 2016Tuition - Instalment Two 29th April 2016Tuition - Instalment Three 22nd July 2016Tuition - Instalment Four 14th October 2016
Lennox Head Football Club Information Days for 2016 Sat 13th amp Sat 27th February
Skennars Head Fields10am ndash 12pm
Registration and payment is available on-line through LHFCcomau from 1st February Please see website for grading days New junior players will need birth certificate as proof of age Fees can also be paid on the above information days by cash or chequeEnquiries lennoxheadfootballclubgmailcom
Contacts Michael Primiano 0416 247 654 Kevin Franey 0416 218 544
LISMORE THISTLES SOCCER CLUB 2016 JUNIOR SIGN ON
Lismore Thistles Soccer Clubrsquos Junior Sign-on and Information Days will be held at Thistles Park Military Road East Lismore from
930am to 100pm on each Saturday February 2016
All current and new players are welcome and we have junior teams from Grade 6 to Grade 16 (5 to 16 years)
bull Non-competitive teams (small sided games) from Grade 6 to Grade 11
bull Competitive team competition from Grade 12 through to Grade 16 (boys and girls)
Full fees are required to be paid at Sign On or by agreement on the day ndash however a minimum of 50 of the fees are to be paid at Sign On and the remainder no later than Thursday 29th April 2016
For further information contact Wayne on 0401 069 242
Lennox Head Football Club Information Days for 2016 Sat 13th amp Sat 27th February
Skennars Head Fields10am ndash 12pm
Registration and payment is available on-line through LHFCcomau from 1st February Please see website for grading days New junior players will need birth certificate as proof of age Fees can also be paid on the above information days by cash or chequeEnquiries lennoxheadfootballclubgmailcom
Contacts Michael Primiano 0416 247 654 Kevin Franey 0416 218 544
LISMORE THISTLES SOCCER CLUB 2016 JUNIOR SIGN ON
Lismore Thistles Soccer Clubrsquos Junior Sign-on and Information Days will be held at Thistles Park Military Road East Lismore from
930am to 100pm on each Saturday February 2016
All current and new players are welcome and we have junior teams from Grade 6 to Grade 16 (5 to 16 years)
bull Non-competitive teams (small sided games) from Grade 6 to Grade 11
bull Competitive team competition from Grade 12 through to Grade 16 (boys and girls)
Full fees are required to be paid at Sign On or by agreement on the day ndash however a minimum of 50 of the fees are to be paid at Sign On and the remainder no later than Thursday 29th April 2016
For further information contact Wayne on 0401 069 242
Will be holding their annual Sign-on day on Saturday (13th February) at the Marie
Mackney Netball Courts - Upstairs Clubhouse Ballina Street Lismore from 9am -12noon Come down and sign on to be a part of
Summerlanders 41st year as a club in the Lismore District If you have any questions
please email summerlandersnetballgmailcom
Lennox Head Football Club Information Days for 2016 Sat 13th amp Sat 27th February
Skennars Head Fields10am ndash 12pm
Registration and payment is available on-line through LHFCcomau from 1st February Please see website for grading days New junior players will need birth certificate as proof of age Fees can also be paid on the above information days by cash or chequeEnquiries lennoxheadfootballclubgmailcom
Contacts Michael Primiano 0416 247 654 Kevin Franey 0416 218 544
LISMORE THISTLES SOCCER CLUB 2016 JUNIOR SIGN ON
Lismore Thistles Soccer Clubrsquos Junior Sign-on and Information Days will be held at Thistles Park Military Road East Lismore from
930am to 100pm on each Saturday February 2016
All current and new players are welcome and we have junior teams from Grade 6 to Grade 16 (5 to 16 years)
bull Non-competitive teams (small sided games) from Grade 6 to Grade 11
bull Competitive team competition from Grade 12 through to Grade 16 (boys and girls)
Full fees are required to be paid at Sign On or by agreement on the day ndash however a minimum of 50 of the fees are to be paid at Sign On and the remainder no later than Thursday 29th April 2016
For further information contact Wayne on 0401 069 242
