Ocean Drive

Phone: 65832632

Fax: 65843371

“Strive for Excellence” Email: pmac@lism.catholic.edu.au

www.pmaclism.catholic.edu.au

Friday, 27th

November, 2015

CANTEEN HELPERS NEEDED FOR 2016 – Please contact the main office on 65832632 if you are able to assist.

WHAT’S ON IN WEEK 9 TERM 4

Sunday, 29th November - 1

st Sunday of Advent

- 2015 Diocesan Sport Enrichment Camp

Monday, 30th November (Day 6) - 2015 Diocesan Sport Enrichment Camp

- Year 9 PASS excursion periods 5 and 6

- Year 11 Drama Neighbourhood Watch workshop

- Big Day Out tickets on sale at lunchtime – Room 36

Tuesday, 1st December (Day 7) - 2015 Diocesan Sport Enrichment Camp

Wednesday, 2nd

December (Day 8) - Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Adelaide until 6th December

- Year 11 Major Awards assembly in the Senior MPC from 9.00a.m.

- Junior Sports Awards presentation in the Junior MPC from 9.00a.m.

until approximately 11.00a.m.

- Big Day Out tickets on sale at lunchtime – Room 36

- Year 10 Textiles display – Junior Library 4.00p.m. to 6.00p.m.

Thursday, 3rd

December (Day 9) - Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Adelaide until 6th December

- Big Day Out tickets on sale at lunchtime – Room 36

- Walkathon Rewards Day – out of uniform day and BBQ lunch for

PCs 7F1, 7I1, 7M1, 7M2, 7O1, 8I2, 8M1, 9I2 and 10I1

- PC 7F1 Walkathon Jetboat Rewards Day Friday, 4

th December (Day 10) - Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Adelaide until 6

th December

- 42nd

Street Musical at Glasshouse – Years 8 to 10 Drama students

- Big Day Out tickets on sale at lunchtime – Room 36

COMING UP IN WEEK 10 TERM 4

Sunday, 6th December - 2

nd Sunday of Advent

- Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Adelaide concludes Monday, 7

th December (Day 1) - Year 11 Examination period continues until Tuesday 15

th December

Tuesday, 8th December (Day 2) - Kairos Retreat at Pymble continues until Friday 11

th December

Wednesday, 9th December (Day 3) - Kairos Retreat at Pymble continues until Friday 11

th December

Thursday, 10th December (Day 4) - Year 9 Drama performance “Revolting Rhymes” periods 1 and 2

Friday, 11th December (Day 5) - Big Day Out

ASSESSMENT TASKS DUE IN WEEK 9

Year 11 Monday CAFS Hand-in assessment

Year 11 Wednesday Geography Hand-in assessment

Year 11 Friday Visual Arts Hand-in assessment

Year 11 Friday History Extension Hand-in assessment

HOMEWORK CLUB – Week 9

Junior Library: Monday and Thursday 3.20p.m.-4.00p.m.

Senior Library: Tuesday and Wednesday 3.15p.m.-5.00p.m.

MATHS TUTORIAL – Week 9

Room 2 – Junior site

Tuesday and Thursday

7.45a.m.-8.25a.m.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

ADVENT

The Church year begins with the Season of Advent, and this Season commences this Sunday.

The story of the Jesse Tree is a focus at this time of the year and I share with you the following information which

will certainly add to the depth and meaning of the Advent season.

The Jesse Tree

Then a shoot will spring from the stem of Jesse, and a branch from his roots will bear fruit.

The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him, The spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit

of counsel and strength, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD.… Isaiah 11: 1-2

What is the Jesse Tree, of what is the prophet Isaiah speaking? “A shoot will spring from the stem of Jesse”. Jesse was the father of King David. We imagine a bare, withered tree

stump, with no trunk or top, and it looks dead and as though the stump will never bear any fruit any more. But, a

small shoot sprouts from the root of this dry stump and this is the Davidic dynasty. Because of its unsightliness and

misery, it is not named after David but after his father. When Christ was born, there was nothing royal about that

dynasty. But a new shoot (Jesus) did spring from the stump.

The royal authority of the house of David had lain dormant for 600 years when Jesus came as King and Messiah.

When Jesus came forth, it was like a new green branch coming from an apparently dead stump.

In calling the Messiah a rod from the stem of Jesse, the humble nature of the Messiah is being emphasised. Jesse

was the much less famous father of King David. It is far more humble to say “from Jesse” than to say “from King

David.”

The Jesse Tree is named from Isaiah 11:1 "A shoot will spring forth from the stump of Jesse, and a branch out of

his roots." It is a vehicle to tell the Story of God in the Old Testament, and to connect the Advent Season with the

faithfulness of God across 4,000 years of history. The Branch is a biblical sign of newness out of discouragement,

which became a way to talk about the expected Messiah (for example, Jer 23:5). It is therefore an appropriate

symbol of Jesus Christ, who is the revelation of the grace and faithfulness of God.

Think of a Jesse Tree as a sort of advent calendar with each day depicting important characters, many of them in

the genealogy of Jesus, starting with creation and ending with Christmas. Of course, we cannot include all the

significant people in 24 days but each year we hope to choose different important members in the story.

How does it work?

Every day for about four weeks until Christmas, the image of a character from the Old Testament will hang on the

tree with the appropriate symbol/ornament. Your family is encouraged to read the passage from the Bible that

recounts the story of that character, talk about the story and pray. The readings walk chronologically through the

Bible, highlighting 24 historical moments that lead to the birth of Jesus.

Date Character Event Scripture Reference Symbol

30

Nov

Tree Prophecy Isaiah 11:1-10 Tree

1 Dec Creation Genesis 1:1-2:3 Globe

2 Adam and Eve The First Sin Genesis 2:4-3:13 Serpent & Apple

3 Noah The Flood Genesis 6:11-22;

Chapters 7.8.9

Ark

4 Abraham The Promise Genesis 15:1-6 Stars

5 Isaac and Rebekah A wife for Isaac Genesis 24:1-28 Jar

6 Jacob Assurance of the Promise Genesis 27, 28 Ladder

7 Joseph God‟s Providence Genesis, Chapters 37-50 Silver coins

8 Tamar C Claiming her Rights Genesis, 38 Signet ring

9 Moses God‟s Leadership Exodus, Chapters 1-3 Basket

10 Rehab God chooses someone strong to

accomplish His purposes

Joshua, Chapter 2 Red rope

11 Joshua The Fall of Jericho Joshua 1:1-11, 6:1-20 Trumpet

12 Ruth Mother of Obed, Jesses‟ father Ruth Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 Sheaf of corn

13 Samuel Beginning of the Kingdom 1 Samuel 3:1-21,

Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10

Lamp

14 Jesse Father of King David 1 Samuel Chapter 16 Shepherd‟s staff

15 David A shepherd for the people 1 Samuel 17 ,18, 2 Samuel 7:1-17 Harp

16 Bathsheba David and Bathsheba 2 Samuel 11 Mirror

17 Solomon Solomon prays for wisdom 1 Kings Chapters 1, 2, 3 Owl

18 Queen Esther Clever heroine who saved the Jews Esther Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Tiara

19 Jonah Adventures of a disobedient prophet Jonah 1, 2 Whale‟s tooth

20 Elijah The threat of false Gods 1 Kings 17, 18 Stone altar

21 Isaiah Call to Holiness Isaiah 1:10-20, 6:1-13, 9:1-7 Angel

22 Mary The Hope for a Future Luke 1:26-38 Lily

23 Elizabeth Joy Luke 1:39-56 Scallop Shell

24 Joseph Trust Matthew 1:19-25 Carpenters Tool

25 Jesus Christ Birth of Messiah Luke 2:1-20 Manger

YEAR 7 2016 ORIENTATION DAY

Year 6 students had a wonderful day at the College on Friday. It is important that they

have several opportunities to meet with other students with whom they will commence

their high school journey next year.

This day provided them with some insight into the daily life of secondary school which involves the regular

changing of rooms, bells ringing and new teachers for each subject.

Sincere thanks to Mr Dom Ashe the Year 7 Leader of Pastoral Care for 2016. He has been doing an awesome job

for Year 7 2016 while also caring for and supporting Year 8 2015.

I appreciate his time, effort, care and hours of work given to both these year groups.

SCHOOL FEE REMINDER

I appreciate the wonderful support we receive from parents and a considerable number of

grandparents who make the payment of school fees a high priority. I also appreciate the

commitment many have made by so readily embracing the preferred „direct debit‟ method of

paying fees. This method gives us a cash flow throughout the year and enables us to meet our

own financial commitments on an on-going basis.

If you have outstanding fees I would urge you to finalise the account as soon as possible. This will assist us greatly

to meet our own commitments and provide the resources required to maintain a high standard of teaching and

learning.

Anyone experiencing financial difficulties and who may be unable to meet the standard fee, should not hesitate to

contact our school Fees Manager, Trudi Hosking (65887444), so that alternative arrangements can be made.

SUBJECT FEES

I would also appreciate parents paying all students‟ subject and excursion fees. All these fees are

paid directly to the venues or cover transport costs incurred to run these extra activities. If you are

in need of assistance please call me as soon as possible.

2016 ENROLMENTS

We currently have a large number of families on waiting lists for enrolments into

each of the Year groups. In order to offer places it is essential that the school

knows if any students will not be continuing here next year. If your son or

daughter will not be continuing at MacKillop College in 2016, please advise the

school office as soon as possible.

“May the Spirit of the Lord be with you” Anne O’Brien Principal

aobrien@lism.catholic.edu.au

YEARS 7-10 MAJOR AWARD CEREMONY

A special occasion for our junior students is the Years 7-10 Major Award Ceremony which will be held

on Wednesday, 16th

December at the MacKillop College MPC (Junior Site). This is an opportunity to

acknowledge students who have excelled in many areas - academic, cultural and sporting. These students

receive a trophy as a symbol of their involvement and achievement in a particular area.

It has become a tradition that these awards are sponsored by families or businesses in our College

community. If you are interested in sponsoring an award we would love to hear from you. Your support

is invaluable and greatly appreciated. The cost of the sponsorship is $50 per award.

Listed below are the awards which currently require sponsorship:

Outstanding School Spirit – Year 10

“Quiet Achievers” – Year 7

“Quiet Achievers” – Year 10

Lesley Bush Memorial Award

Outstanding Contribution to Band

Outstanding Contribution to Vocal Ensembles

Outstanding Contribution to the Jazz Band

Outstanding Contribution to Extra-curricular Music Activities

Public Speaking Award

If you are in a position to assist, please contact the College office

(65832632).

Thank you in anticipation

Anne O‟Brien

Principal

OFFICE NEWS

ABSENCES FOR YEAR 11

As you may be aware, we are currently contacting parents via text message for absences

daily. If you respond to this text, we can use this information in lieu of a note being written.

However, the reply text must state the student‟s name, parent‟s name and reason for

absence. If this is not stated on the text, the reply cannot be used and a written note will be

required. All written/text explanations for absences must be received within seven days.

SECOND HAND UNIFORMS

The senior campus has an abundance of secondhand uniforms for both boys and girls. Unfortunately, there are no

girls‟ skirts left.

If your uniform is looking a bit weary come and see Jenny or Kylie on the senior campus.

SUBJECT AND EXCURSION STATEMENTS – YEARS 7-10 Thank you to those families who have met this commitment. Term 4 fees are now overdue. Reminder statements

have been mailed. Payments via Bpay are encouraged on a regular basis (weekly/fortnightly) for those who are not

making payment in full. These amounts may need to be increased over the coming weeks to ensure a nil balance is

on the account by the beginning of December.

Queries regarding these accounts should be directed to the main College office (Ocean Drive).

YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS

The last couple of weeks have been exciting for MacKillop Youth Ministry!

Last Tuesday we were blessed to have Fr Rob Galea and his music assistant Joe

Moorhouse, One Strength Tour, come to our school. Fr Rob gave his testimony

and inspired us all to reach out and grab the strength that God gives freely to us.

Thank you to everyone who made the event possible.

Nic and I would also like to invite all students to join us for the lunchtime groups that

we have running around the school. JOLT runs at junior room 18 on Monday for Years

7-8. Young Women of God is at the senior site in room 16 for Years 10 -11. Alive is in

junior room 18 on Friday for Years 9-10. Come hang out with us.

Peace and Blessings,

Nic and Aleshia

Youth Ministry Officers

YEAR 11 NEWS

THANK YOU

A very special thank you to Mr Phil Lloyd, Mrs Jenny Watson and Mrs Erin Denham who have been organising

lunchtime games for the Year 11 students. They have been a source of great fun and friendly competition.

AWARDS CEREMONY Next Wednesday morning there will be a special awards ceremony for Year 11 students. As

well as Application and Achievement awards given out for the Preliminary exams, we will be

acknowledging the great achievements of students throughout the year. Students have been

nominated by staff members in a number of categories such as School Spirit, Quiet Achiever,

St Agnes Parish Involvment, Reuben F Scarf and Caltex All Rounder and the winners will be

announced at this assembly. Parents are warmly invited to attend. The assembly will be in the

senior MPC and will begin at 9.00a.m.

CHRISTMAS HAMPERS I applaud the generosity of students who are currently preparing Christmas hampers for

people in our Port Macquarie community. These parcels are filled with all the goodies that

most of us take for granted at Christmas time but there are many people who struggle to

provide gifts and food for their families at this time. I urge Year 11 students who have a

driver‟s licence to consider delivering these hampers to people on Sunday, 6th December.

Please let me know if you can do this.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Shir and Lianne Seidenman who recently became Australian

Citizens and to Cody Ross who will gain his citizenship early in the new year.

Jenni Searson

Year 11 Leader of Pastoral Care

jsearson@lism.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 10 NEWS

IMPORTANT DATE

15th December – Liturgy, North Brother Mountain walk and aqua scramble afternoon.

STAYING ON TASK

Students should remember that they need to work right up to the end of the year. Most

employers look at school attendance as an indication of who will be most reliable and

suitable for their workplace. Recently a representative from Newman College spoke to

students about how important attendance is now in regards to future opportunities for

traineeships.

Students should look at the end goal of receiving a ROSA and successfully completing

Year 10. A large part of achieving this comes through regular school attendance.

CONGRATULATIONS In addition to Hunter Leishman making the Far North Coast Interbranch Surf Lifesaving team,

congratulations to Ashlee Power who has also made the Far North Coast Interbranch team. Ashlee

and Hunter will now compete at the Interbranch Championships at Cape Hawke Saturday, 12th and

Sunday, 13th December. Best of luck Ashlee and Hunter.

Congratulations to Hannah Middlebrook who receives a Pastoral Coordinator‟s Award. Keep up

the good work.

CHRIS DOYLE RETREAT

The Chris Doyle Retreat was a fantastic opportunity for students

to let their hair down for a day after completing the exam period.

Students had a fantastic time showing off some of their hidden

talents.

Glen Littler Year 10 Leader of Pastoral Care glittler@lism.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 9 NEWS

WHITE RIBBON DAY 2016

The prayer focus for our year meeting this week was White Ribbon Day. Held on 25th

November each year, White Ribbon Day is a campaign designed to generate awareness,

educate and promote the safety of all women and children. If people listen and speak up,

we can all play a role in empowering others and eliminate domestic violence.

HOUSE CAPTAINS FOR 2016

Voting for House Captains concluded this week. Successful candidates will be announced in the

near future. Focus now moves to voting for the Student Council representatives for 2016.

PASTORAL COORDINATOR AWARDS

Congratulations to Sophie Smith on receiving a Pastoral Coordinator‟s Award this week.

Warren Lorger

Year 9 Leader of Pastoral Care

wlorger@lism.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 8 NEWS

EXAMS

Exams have been completed and teachers are now marking and collating student reports. End of year reports should

assist students to ascertain the areas in which they achieved well, and the areas which will require greater attention

next year.

SRC Year 8 have just completed an interesting activity going through the SRC process. Last

week students had the opportunity to nominate a friend or themselves. Then that was

collated and short-listed where all nominees had the chance to accept the opportunity to

be part of the leadership team in 2016. From there, 24 students were selected to appear

on the ballot paper, then students had to nominate 4 from that wide list. Needless to say

the successful representatives will find out soon and will be pleased to know how well

people have spoken about them.

CONGRATULATIONS The following students have been awarded a Pastoral Coordinator‟s Award:

Aasta Brownlow (2), Paige Leishman (3), Alycia Lipovac, Mason O’Neill, Sam

Nunan, Kyden Power-O’Toole, Isaac Post, Jane Spinks and Annika Toohey (2).

Paige Leishman has also been selected in the Far North Coast Interbranch Surf Lifesaving team.

She has done very well to make this team knowing she competed in huge surf at Salt Beach and

Cabarita Beach – all the training has paid off.

Well done!

Dom Ashe

Year 8 Leader of Pastoral Care

dashe@lism.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 7 NEWS

CONGRATULATIONS

Pastoral Coordinator‟s Awards were presented this week to: Samuel Badenoch, Noah

Battiston, Jye Blackney, Zoe Brennan, Christopher Broomby, Jacob Burns, Robert

Cameron, Anna Cassegrain, Kayla Chapman, Christopher Derwent, Klaire Fallon,

Bevan Hawken, Ben Heslop, Phoebe Hiatt, Ryan Horton, Tate Hutchison, Amelia Kermeci, Grace Kuhnell,

Robert Moore, Taj O’Brien, Grace Pfab, Hannah Poppleton, Mason Power, Jesper Prestegard , Albert

Schuster, Hugh Sharp, Patrick Tucker, Daniel Ward and Macauley Willis. Congratulations!

Congratulations also to Christopher Broomby, Teah Christiansen, Elizabeth Duffy, Freja Hamer, Ben Heslop,

Ryan Horton and Thomas Osborne who made the Far North Coast Interbranch Surf Lifesaving team. The

selection was made after two surf carnivals the past couple of weekends. It is a real credit to their training and

dedication to make this team. They will now compete at the Interbranch Championships at Cape Hawke on

Saturday, 12th and Sunday, 13

th December. Best of luck!

SRC Year 7 voted their peers for Student Representative Council (SRC). Students were spoilt for

choice given all candidates, who had received more than three student nominations, exhibit

positive qualities and capabilities to carry out a formal leadership role, including: Zoe Brennan,

Ella Bultitude, Lily Burgmann, Lucy Chappell, Elizabeth Duffy, Klaire Fallon, Amelia

Kermeci, Amelia Munro, Teonie Nelson, Lily Peacock, Miah Redfern, Benjamin Brennan,

Robert Cameron, Malachy De Groot, Joshua Holstein, Alexander Horder, Zac Lawrence,

Finlay Minogue, Robert Moore, Thomas Osborne, Lleyton Wall, and Daniel Ward. The four

members of the Year 8 SRC 2016 will be announced at our awards ceremony in Week 11.

THANK YOU

Thank you to all Year 7 students and families who have supported the Christmas hampers this year.

The Parish is extremely grateful for the generosity and selflessness of members of our MacKillop

College community to help others in need at Christmas.

ASSESSMENT RESULTS

As students begin to receive results for their most recent assessment tasks, I encouraged them not to linger in the

emotional reaction of a mark, rather take a little time to reflect on the feedback and ascertain what they are doing

well and any areas for improvement. It is good practice to reflect and evaluate upon results at home and make note

of levels of progress.

I was reminded this week that some students are feeling a little fatigued. I

encouraged everyone in Year 7 to enjoy their weeks of learning without the

pressure of assessment deadlines, and strengthen their relationships with friends

and staff through respectful words and actions.

Nicole O’Connell

Year 7 Leader of Pastoral Care

noconnell@lism.catholic.edu.au

WALKATHON NEWS

WALKATHON REWARD DAY – THURSDAY, 3RD

DECEMBER

The College Walkathon reward day will be held on Thursday, 3rd

December.

Those PC groups who raised over $1000 will be permitted to be out of uniform on the day

and enjoy a BBQ lunch (sausage sandwich and a popper). Students are reminded to refer the student diary with

regards to attire for out of uniform days.

PC groups are:7F1, 7I1, 7M1, 7M2, 7O1, 8I2 and 8M1. PC 9I2 and 10I1 were winners of the „dance off‟ so they

are also invited to be part of the reward day.

Mr Daniel Murphy‟s PC 7F1 will be taking a ride on the Port Jet Boat as they were the overall highest money

raisers for the Walkathon. We look forward to hearing about their adventure. Members of this PC group have

received a separate permission note outlining the details of the day.

The Walkathon Committee

PUBLIC SPEAKING NEWS

LIONS YOUTH OF THE YEAR COMPETITION

FIRST ROUND REPORT

Over the last few weeks Stephanie Clark (Year10) has been

competing in the first round of the Lions‟ Youth of the Year

Competition. This competition has been running in Australia for

50 years and is designed to encourage, foster and develop

leadership in conjunction with other citizenship qualities in our

youth, at the age when they are about to enter the fields of

employment or higher education.

The first round of the competition is composed of three main sections:

1. Written submission that gets students to outline their leadership skills, sporting or cultural activities,

citizenship and community involvement, academic achievements and hobbies.

2. 45 minute formal interview with three judges selected from our local community. This year‟s judges were

Anne Wheatland (St Joseph‟s Family Services), Julie Beard (St Columba Anglican School) and Robbie

Lloyd (SkillsLink Training)

3. Speech night where students give a five minute prepared speech as well as two impromptu speeches on

topics they are shown immediately before the speaking time.

This year three students were competing in this Club round; Stephanie and two students from Hastings Secondary

College. All three students highly impressed the judges, in particular the way they handled the impromptu

speeches. Being ask to speak for two minutes on „You are at the Melbourne Comedy festival and you have to sell

the shirt off your back‟ with no preparation time is a big challenge!

In the end Stephanie was deemed the winner of both the public speaking component and the overall competition.

This is an amazing achievement and means she will now go on to the next round of this national competition early

next year.

I would like to thank Scott Bailey and the Port Macquarie Lions‟ Club for organising this event and the National

Australia Bank for their continued sponsorship of this competition.

Stewart Smith Public Speaking Co-ordinator

BIG DAY OUT NEWS

BIG DAY OUT – MacKillop Munchies & Sugar Rush a success!!!

The annual MacKillop College Big Day Out is fast approaching. Students

are encouraged to start assisting their PC teachers with posters and the

promotion of the activity that they are running on the day.

Thank you to Mrs Nicole Bailey and Mrs Lisa Kable who have been busily

supporting the Make a Difference program through their Year 11 Business

Studies classes. The students have come up with their own business

concepts „MacKillop Munchies’ and „Sugar Rush’ and marketed these

businesses amongst the student body.

As a result Emma Dennington, Brenden Grainger and Ellie Kable

presented a cheque at assembly to the value of $172 on behalf of their peers

to go towards the Solomon Islands Fund. This fund helps assist students in

the Solomon Islands who have very little (no electricity, no running water,

and walk 10km to school every day often without breakfast).

Well done Year 11, an inspiring effort!

MACKILLOP COLLEGE BIG DAY OUT – CASHLESS EVENT

FRIDAY, 11TH DECEMBER

What does this mean? Simply – no cash will change hands ON THE DAY! All students will be encouraged to pre-purchase their tickets from the „Bank of Solomon’ – no cash sales

for activities/food on the day. A ticket booth will operate on the day for those who forget to pre-purchase

or would like to purchase more tickets.

What do you need to do? $1 tickets will be on sale in Weeks 9 and 10.

Sales will be conducted from the Room 36 (Science block) windows at the Bank of Solomon (BOS) each

LUNCHTIME leading up to the event (except Tuesdays). The number of tickets a student pays

for will be recorded.

Tickets will then be distributed (in an envelope with student’s name) during morning PC on

Friday, 11th December - Big Day Out day!

Please note: Tickets will not be redeemable for cash on the day or follow the event.

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SPORT NEWS

TERM 4 SPORT

Year 7

Year 7 students continue Surf Awareness with their PDHPE teacher until the end of term.

Please ensure your child is organised and brings their towel, hat, rash shirt, and swimmers for these lessons.

Year 8

Year 8 students continue with their sport program for Week 9.

F1 F2 I1 I2 M1 M2 O1 O2

WEEK 9

1.12.15

Hydro

Golf

MK

BUS 3

Beach

Games

WL

BUS 1

Kickboxing

JSH

BUS 4

Kayaking

TJ

BUS 2

GYM

– Spin

DB

BUS 3

Rec

Walking

LW|BR

BUS 4

Indoor

Cricket

DMC

MCK -

MPC

Surf

Awareness

AH|ELG

BUS 1

YEAR 9 AND 10 ELECTIVE SPORT

Year 9 and 10 students continue with their elective sport for Week 9.

YEAR 8 AND 9 ELECTIVE SPORT CHOICES TERM 1, 2016

Term 1 sport selection permission notes should be returned to the respective PC teacher. Failure to hand in this note

may jeopardise your position in your chosen sport. Term 1 sports will be finalised over the coming week.

YEAR 11 HOUSE COMPETITION

Congratulations to the Year 11 House Captains (Max Lower, Alannah Hemsley, Monica Worth & Liam

Coelho) and all the students who supported the recent lunchtime House Competition. It was great to see students

being active at lunch and having some fun. The tide has changed with Flinders leading the competition – in the past

this has been dominated by Macquarie.

Results of the competition so far are;

1st Place – Flinders (133) 2

nd Place – Oxley (102)

3rd

Place – Innes (85) 4th

Place - Macquarie (83)

REPRESENTATIVE SPORT

On Wednesday, 2nd

December we host our Annual MacKillop College Sports Awards presentation at the junior

MPC commencing at 9.00a.m. This is an opportunity for the College to come together and acknowledge the

excellent sporting success that our athletes and teams have achieved throughout 2015.

Parents of students receiving an award have been invited by letter to attend this presentation.

We look forward to sharing this celebration with the staff, students and families of MacKillop College.

UPCOMING DATES

2nd

December MacKillop College Junior Sports Awards Presentation (Junior MPC)

11th

December MacKillop College BIG DAY OUT

If you have any questions regarding sport at MacKillop College please do not hesitate to contact me either by email

or phone at the College.

Erin Denham

Leader of Sport

edenham@lism.catholic.edu.au

Week 9

30.11.15

Monday

Day 1

7.1 TJ & 7.2 RS 9.10-10.50

Surf

Awareness

7.6 WL & 7.7 RA 11.10-12.50

7.3 AH & 7.5 CC 11.40-1.05

3.12.15 Thursday Day 9 7.4 EDE 9.10-10.50

COLLEGE MUSIC NEWS

“Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful

presents God has given us.” Martin Luther King

SAPSS MUSIC TOUR

Just a reminder that deposits for the 2016 Music Tour to New Zealand are due in by Monday, 30th November.

REHEARSALS IN WEEK 9 MONDAY Senior Stage Band 7.45a.m. – 8.45a.m. and Lunchtime, Junior Theatre

TUESDAY Percussion Ensemble 8.00a.m.–8.45a.m., J12 Music Room

WEDNESDAY SAPSS Concert Band 7.30a.m.–8.45a.m., MacKillop College, J12 Music Room

Vocal Ensemble 8.00a.m.– 8.45a.m., J16 Music Room

SAPSS Drum line 4.00p.m.–5.30p.m., St Joseph‟s Regional College

THURSDAY Concert Band 7.45a.m. – 8.45a.m., J12 Music Room

Junior Stage Band NO REHEARSAL

Brass Ensemble See Morning Notices for time, Band Room

FRIDAY Big Band 7.45a.m. – 8.45a.m., Junior Theatre

Jazz Ensemble “Groove Merchants” Lunchtime, Junior Theatre

UPCOMING EVENTS

BIG DAY OUT

Friday, 11th December - junior MPC - Big Band, Stage Band, “Groove Merchants”, SAPSS Drumline.

MAJOR PRIZE GIVING ASSEMBLY

Wednesday, 16th December - Junior MPC - Concert Band.

Please contact Mr Denham with any questions relating to the co-curricular music program at MacKillop College or

visit the College website and click on the Creative Arts tab.

Rob Denham

Leader of Co-Curricular Music

rdenham@lism.catholic.edu.au

CANTEEN ROSTER

(Junior Site)

Monday Heather Sheers and Ann Todd 10.40a.m. start

Tuesday Lyn Gallagher, Kim Goldie and Robyn Hunt 11.00a.m. start

Wednesday Kris Ann Johnson and Karen Ashe 11.00a.m. start

Thursday Kelly Mooney and Mandy Hall 10.40a.m. start

Friday Margie Cassegrain, Sue McDonald and Janice Smith 10.40a.m. start

COMMUNITY NEWS

HASTINGS AUTISM (PREVIOUSLY CALLED HAARG)

Hastings Autism (previously called HAARG) is a non-profit organisation run entirely by unpaid

volunteers who are dedicated to helping people with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder and their

families in the local area.

Hastings Autism aims to help people affected by autism through all stages of life.

Families affected by autism are invited to attend Hastings Autism's annual Christmas Party.

When: Saturday 28th November

Where: Wow Fun Park, Boundary Rd, Port Macquarie

Time: 5pm - 7pm

Cost: $5.00 per child 2 years and older

Includes: Party food, waterslides, trampolines, and a bag of lollies from Santa!

Bookings essential for catering purposes: www.trybookings.com/163316

The Christmas Party flier can be viewed at this link:

http://www.hastingsautism.org.au/family-fun-days-for-autism-aspergers_15_4143626576.pdf

Dementia Mates

Dementia Mates is a volunteer social engagement program linking volunteers with people living

with dementia living in the community.

Help stop the social isolation of people living with dementia in the community and instead bring about community spirit, inclusion and provide support and

friendship

Become a Dementia Mate volunteer today and make an instant difference to the life of a

person living with dementia

Dementia Mates Volunteer Training Day Thursday, December 3

9.30am – 3.00pm

Alzheimer’s Australia NSW DMCC: 121 Bridge Street, Port Macquarie

Contact Alison Sherratt at Catholic Care of the

Aged today for more information on 5525 3607

or 0439 996 682