Term 3 is Social Justice Term. May we be aware of the needs of those around us,
and respond generously and justly.
Let us pray that we may live in our lives the words of Jesus,
“love one another as I have loved you”
Amen
2014 College Theme
‘What are you doing here’
Catholic Regional College Sydenham
380 Sydenham Road, Sydenham. VIC. 3037
Telephone: 9361 0000 www.crcsydenham.net Facsimile: 9390 2096
From the Principal
There is little doubt that we were all shocked, stunned and saddened by the tragedy of MH17, a passenger plane shot down over Ukraine. We pray for the victims, their families and all who have been touched by this dreadful act of terrorism. We bore witness to the capacity of the human heart for evil and the terrible consequences that ensue. We must never forget that this is a story of people - of the 298 people who died on the plane, of their relatives, friends, fellow countrypersons, and of all who share with them a common humanity. It left us numb, seeking answers and in many instances grieving for people we had never met. Our shared humanity and compassion moved us at this time. Each and every person who died and each person who grieves them is a person, each with their own hopes, loving and loved by others, each with commitments and plans made null in an instant. For these people we pray.
Our students response was one of prayer and quiet reflection, pausing in silence as a community. Such atrocities are best pondered in silence and shared in intimacy, not answered in a sermon. In our first response to the crash our common humanity is better expressed in sorrow than in curiosity, in sympathy than outrage, in pondering than declaration, in prayer than in cursing.
In the coming weeks and months, as questions about who, what, why, where and how are pursued exhaustively, let us not forget those family members who grieve, may they know of our prayerful support in their time of grief. Through our prayers we ask that no other family should ever experience such dreadful loss and that one day we might live in a world of peace and harmony. These were the
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sentiments expressed by our students as our community stopped in silent individual reflection to honour the memories of those taken too soon.
The Term started with prayer in this way and then with recognition of achievements in the College community as we looked to the hopeful and positive by recognizing those students whose academic achievement demonstrated a level of excellence, hard work and dedication during Semester 1. Congratulations to the following students who received academic excellence awards:
Academic Year 11 Awards
IMPORTANT DATES Friday 1 August SACCSS Hockey - All Day Monday 4 August Chang Social Justice Day Tuesday 5 August Winton Social Justice Day Thursday 7 August Mackillop Social Justice Day Friday 8 August Whole College Mass 11 - 1pm Outdoor Ed - Phillip Island Tuesday 12 August Applied RE Excursion 1.30 - 5pm Wednesday 13 August VET Music & Tech Production Performance Quatrefoils 7-9pm
Krystal Patriarca
Isabella Oliveria
Victoria Buccheri
Marielle Baluyot
Jarrod Febbraio
Osinachi Njou
Teresa Vong
Samuel Albanese
Ellie Bonavia
Christina Bulic
Elaine Calleja
Mariah Cotter
Nhu Lu
Jessabelle Magnaye
Vanessa Natale
Isabella Parisi
Diana Quach
Michael Simiele
Joseph Siveges
Lily Trinh
Julianne Ecijan
Kathryn Hoskins
Hazel Ilagan
Roisin Greaney
Kristen Pegoraro
Kristian Vukadin
Wendell Baluyut
Lauren Croning
Daniel Milligan
Redmon Ortega
Andrew Rueda
Michaela Grech
Cluster Awards were also presented at the assembly. Congratulations to the following students who embodied and lived out the values of their Cluster:
Ambulance Victoria attended the assembly to recognise Dean Stomilovic for his work in administering CPR earlier this year to one of our other students, saving his life. The story was covered by each of the major news services that evening as well as the Project on Channel 10. It was encouraging to see such a ‘good news’ story be taken up by the various media outlets, sharing the wonderful work of one of our students.
I wish to finish by thanking parents and families for their ongoing support, we are heartened by the number of families attending our assemblies each Term and extend an invitation to all families to join us in celebration each time we gather.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Celine Tran
VCAL
Ben Caroli
Rosa Maria Logozzo
Luke De Georgio
Teresa Nguyen
Niko Beric
Joshua Napolitano
Jasmine Navarro
Jessica Goss
LANGUAGE:
Alexandra Gebrail
Jeslin Johnson
Frances Go
Carla Santalucia
Shenalka Rodrigo
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Michela Vermeulen
Tynesha Theisinger
Brandon Lowe
Joshua Curmi
Tayla Evans
Brandon Lowe
ARTS
Bianca Raffin
Alexandra Gebrail
Rania Dacion
Abigail Lillo
Tony Mlikota
Taylor Wardle
Michelle Waring
Dana Orillaneda
TECHNOLOGY
Frances Go
Michael Kazoulis
Eric Sciberras
Corey Vinci
Jesse Theodosiou
Scott Peacock-Pereira
Philomena Nandu
HUMANITIES
Janelle Pabst
Adrian Rizzo
Connie Loiacono
Alexandra Greedy
Andrew Ruedra
Janelle Pabst
Abigial Lillo
Michael Simiele
Pauline Kurniawan
MATHEMATICS
Jeslin Johnson
Ryan Wallace
Osinachi Njoku
Sarah Bonnici
Lagan Deep Kaur
SCIENCE
Michela Vermeulen
Michelle Waring
Carla Santalucia
Arianna Garay
Stephanie Fabiano
Jeslin Johnson
VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Jessica Goss
Jenifer Nguyen
David Johnson
Rosa Maria Logozzo
Emily Camenzuli
BRADMAN
Integrity, Excellence, Leadership
Toni DeBono
Sean Santiago
Matthew Lenart
Sarah Bonnici
CHANG
Compassion, Dignity, Endeavour
Moira Endaya
Kristopher Bajkasz
Dunlop
Courage, Commitment, Forgiveness
Claudia Zerafa
Nicholas Disco
Natasha La Macchia
Daniel Franze
Mackillop
Faith, Service, Responsibility
Kelsey Xavier
Bradley Stellini
Mitchell Galea
Jonathan Licha
O’Shane
Justice, Empowerment, Reconciliation
Lyndon Le
Elaine Calleja
Linda Kabasha
Riley Meyer
Winton
Respect, Creativity, Stewardship
Stephanie Lacerna
Kristian Galea
Karina Martin
Joshua Curatolo
Yours faithfully,
Brendan J Watson OAM
Principal
From the Principal RECOGNISING STUDENT
Each fortnight in the College Newsletter, we recognise the achievements of many of our 'quiet achievers', those students who should be singled out for the wonderful work they are doing. This fortnight we recognise, celebrate and congratulate the following students:
MacKillop Cluster
The Mackillop Cluster would like to recognise Brandon Lowe as our student of the fortnight.
Brandon's dedication towards his studies has been acknowledged recently by the Personal Development faculty where he received a badge of excellence in the Australian Catholic University exercise science program. Brandon’s approach to his studies models to other students of what can be achieved through a dedication derived from the passion of what you are studying.
Congratulations Brandon on your recognitions of hard work and modelling of the College ethos.
Bradman Cluster
An outstanding student who is demonstrating exceptional leadership skills at the College. Crystal was part of the student contingent that travelled to Timor Leste on the holidays to work on a Scout Hall and hand it over to the locals.
Chang Cluster
The Chang Cluster would like to commend Diane (Ma) Rayos. Diane has been an active participant in the dance program at Catholic Regional College Sydenham. She featured in the Talent Quest on Feast day and has been involved in hip-hop workshops run here at school. Her talents are not limited to her dance ability. She is an able DJ and member of the technical production crew. Diane’s extraordinary dance talents have seen her involvement in the Battlegrounds Preliminary Hip-Hop competition held in Melbourne where she was successful in making it through to the World Supremacy Battlegrounds. She was commended also by a visiting
hip-hop dance teacher. It is with great pleasure that we acknowledge Diane for her contributions and for displaying the Cluster value of Endeavour.
Dunlop Cluster
Dunlop is proud to recognize Eric Sciberras as our student of the fortnight. As a member of D3 Eric constantly made positive contributions to the cluster efforts. He designed the stall poster for our College Feast day. Eric was also a recipient of an Academic Achievement Award for semester 1. He is always punctual to morning tutor and comes fully attired in the College uniform. His subject teachers always speak highly of him and his approach to his studies is second to none. We wish Eric all the best as he focuses his attention on the end of year exams and hope he achieves the results he desires in order to fulfill his future aspirations.
Winton Cluster
The Winton Cluster would this week like to recognise Marko Kristo. For many years, Marko has been a devoted soccer player to his club and always gives 100% any time he steps on the field. Marko is a very competitive individual who always strives to achieve his best on the field and off the field. When at school, Marko carries that same competitive edge when competing in Cluster sports, never missing a game in no matter what sport is being played. He is quick to help out whenever he is asked and always holds true, the Winton value of respect. It is a great pleasure to have Marko as part of our Cluster.
O’Shane Cluster
Crystal Limcangio
Eric Sciberras
Brandon Lowe
Marko Kristo
Diane Rayos
O’Shane would like to acknowledge Riley Meyer. He recently received a cluster award for all his hard work and enthusiasm in O’Shane. Riley was an active member on the July holiday trip to Timor Leste. He is always the first to offer assistance when there is any activity within the O’Shane cluster. I look forward to seeing what Riley has to offer the community in his final year at Catholic Regional College. Good luck Riley!
Riley Meyer
From the Principal—Student Recognition
2013 Australian Vocational Student Prize
I am very pleased to inform you that Danielle La Macchia has been awarded an Australian Vocational Student Prize for 2013.
The Australian Vocational Student Prize recognises the achievement of students who completed their senior secondary studies while undertaking a vocational education and training in school program or an Australia School-based Apprenticeship. This prize promotes the benefits of vocational education and reflects the commitment of schools to making vocational learning a valuable and rewarding experience for students.
The support students receive from their school communities, training providers and local employers is valuable. These students have acquired skills and knowledge for the workplace and have received an incredible start to their careers.
From Director of Learning
Yr 12 Course Selection 2015 – Monday 25 August
Over the next few weeks current Year 11 students will be
considering their course selection for Year 12, 2015. This
involves investigating how current study plans connect to a
student’s future pathways. The selection of Year 12 subjects is
an important decision and requires an understanding of the
pathways available. Students need to be clear about their future
pathways and current level of achievement and select subjects
accordingly. It is also important to note that student achievement
in Year 11 will be taken into consideration during the course
selection process.
There are a number of students who have received two or more
N results in semester 1. The school’s promotion policy states that
students must achieve a Satisfactory result in at least 75% of the
units undertaken in a calendar year. For a Year 11 VCE student
this typically means that no more than three N’s can be awarded
before promotion to Year 12 is placed in jeopardy.
Students will be submitting subject choices on Monday 25
August. This will be done at the conclusion of an interview with
senior staff member at the College.
These interviews will take place during the day on Monday 25
August.
We encourage you to attend this course selection day with your
son/daughter in order to be part of the decision making process
for their 2015 course selection.
Parents and students will be allocated a time to attend a subject
counselling session between 9:00am and 4:00pm on this day.
Information regarding this day will be sent out early August.
The College looks forward to meeting with you and your son/
daughter to finalise enrolment for 2015.
Jamie Mason
Director of Leaning
From Careers
CAREERS NEWS
VTAC Applications: In Term 3 Year 12 students who are intending to attend TAFE or University in 2015 will be required to put in a VTAC Application. This is an online application. VTAC applications will open on Monday 4 August at 9 am and timely applications close on Tuesday 30 September at 5pm. In preparation for this students will receive their VTAC guides on Friday 25 July. On Wednesday 30 July, The College will be hosting a Careers Expo where over 30 providers including all Victorian Universities and TAFES will be in attendance. Throughout the month of August , all tertiary providers will also be holding OPEN DAYS. All students should visit at least one OPEN DAY in order to gain valuable course and university specific information.
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY ASPIRE PROGRAM
The Aspire Program is an Early Admissions Program which recognizes the positive impact that a student has had on their local community. Community Engagement and objective school achievement forms a significant part of the assessment criteria of the Aspire Program , not ATAR scores. Applications for this program opened on July 1 and can be used to apply for all La Trobe University courses.
ALTERNATIVE Entry Programs
RMIT: SNAP Program
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY: Portfolio Partnership Program
UNIVERSITY of MELBOURNE: Access Melbourne Program
MONASH UNIVERSITY: Guarantee Program
AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY: Early Achievers Program.
For more information on any alternative entry programs, please contact the Pathways c o o r d i n a t o r J o s i e A l b a n o o n [email protected].
UPCOMING TERM 3 SACCSS EVENTS
From the Sport Faculty Community News
Wed 16th July Soccer Rd 2 vs St Monica's
Thur 31st July Futsal
Fri 1st Aug Hockey
Thurs 7th Aug Soccer Rd 3
Boys vs CCCC (Home), Girls v Marymede (Home)
Fri 15th Aug Chess
Tues 26th Aug Girls Soccer Rd 5 v Penola (Home)
Thurs 28th Aug Boys Soccer Rd 5
v Emmanuel (Home)
Wed 10th Sept Soccer GF
Changes to Public Transport Timetable
From 27 July 2014, there are changes to timetabled route bus services in the Brimbank area. These changes may affect how students travel to your school on the timetabled route bus services.
Many routes in the area will change, including Routes 418, 419, 421, 425, 460, 476. Route 460 will operate direct along Melton Hwy while Route 476 will cover other parts of Hillside. The new Route 420 will allow direct access to Watergardens Station from Sunshine and Deer Park via Kings Rd.
Please note that school bus routes are not affected by these timetable changes unless advised otherwise.
A map of the Brimbank area bus network is available at http://ptv.vic.gov.au/july-timetable-changes/metropolitan-and-regional-bus-timetable-changes/metropolitan-west/.
Route timetables for services operating from the 27 July 2014 are now available on the PTV website at www.ptv.vic.gov.au/timetables or by phone on 1800 800 007 between 6am – midnight daily