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AETERNA NON CADUCAThe Eternal not the Transitory
MARCELLIN COLLEGE RANDWICK
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4 MARCH 2016 | NO. 3From the Deputy Headmaster
www.marcellin.nsw.edu.au | [email protected] | Ph: (02) 9398 6355 | Fax: (02) 9398 9049
Teaching & M-Learning 2Opal Card Information 3Term 1 Important Dates 3Open Day 2016 4MCR Solidarity 6 Australian Catholic Youth Festival 7The Music Corner 8MCC Summer Sport Finals 9From the Sports Coordinator 10
“Do you have a Goal? So what is your plan?”
When planning my family trip to America a few years ago, I had a very clear goal. In actual fact, we all had a few goals that we wanted to achieve when visiting the USA, which coincided with the places we wanted to see. I remember writing these down with my family and eventually, we started to plan. I am convinced that the reason our five week family trip was so enjoyable, successful and a wonderful learning adventure was because we had taken the time to write down our goals and carefully construct a very good plan.
There is now a lot of educational evidence that suggests highly successful students routinely set achievable academic goals. A high school education and the planning for gaining and retaining knowledge and learning is no different from the planning we do in our lives when we want to achieve something.
“Goals and planning are an important part of life and should also be an important part of every student’s
education at Marcellin College”
When driving to a place we have never been before, we plan our route (even with the help of our GPS) to achieve our goal of reaching our destination. Teachers at Marcellin meet and plan together every Monday afternoon, as well as on their own, in order to reach their goals. Goals and planning are an important part of life and should also be an important part of every student’s education at Marcellin College.
There is a saying “goals not written down are just wishes”. To turn these wishes into a reality, all students at Marcellin must set their goals, write them down and plan or map the ways in which they will be achieved. American author and educator Dorit Sasson states, “The process of setting goals allows students to choose where they want to go in school and what they want to achieve. By knowing what they want to achieve, they know what they have to concentrate on and improve. Goal setting gives students long-term vision and short-term motivation. Having sharp, clearly defined goals,
which students can measure, will allow them to take pride in accomplishing those goals. They can see clear forward progress in what might have seemed a long drawn out process.”
Students at Marcellin should have a SMART goal (Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely) for every subject and develop a good plan in achieving these goals. What is also important is that students have help with this. Parents can play a huge part in helping their sons begin this important process. Teachers are the next step in seeking advice about goals, and in turn will help students set other goals. The planning is something that can change along the way but if you don’t have a plan then you will have no direction.
A 26-year old photography student reflected on his difficulties in bringing to life his dream to be an international photographer; “Since I was about 12 I dreamed about travelling the world taking photos. But it just seemed too difficult. I didn’t know where to start. One day I sat down and wrote out a two-year plan to achieve my dream. I’m halfway through those two years – and at TAFE studying photography. It feels great to be making progress.”
Can I ask parents sit your sons down and ask the questions, “Do you have a Goal? What is your plan?” If they don’t have a goal, then please help them to get started and monitor their progress. Make sure that their goals are realistic and not set
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From the Director of Teaching & M-Learning
As a result of Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) funding, the College has appointed Ms Maryanne Tanner in a non teaching role to work closely with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island students. We currently have twenty-seven ATSI students who will be working with Ms Tanner in formulating Learning Plans, as well as supporting both SCS and community programs designed to both foster and enrich contacts with community groups.
Please note that Assessment Schedules for all Year Groups are available on both the College Website http://www.marcellin.nsw.edu.au/2016 and on the Students’ M-Learning Year Group page.
too high. Make sure that they do not have too many goals so that their goals can be achievable and ensure that all of their goals are very specific in nature. Following a plan in achieving their goals will give your sons direction, self-confidence and sense of achievement, which is so important in educational success.
In the busyness of life, with all its distractions, as well as anxiety and self-doubt, applying the basic strategies of establishing realistic goals, prioritising tasks, and setting achievable time frames can be very useful in getting you back on track.I wish everyone a great year ahead, in partnership with each other.
Mr Peter BuxtonDeputy Headmaster
Open Day
On Wednesday 24 February, Marcellin College opened its gates and welcomed prospective students and their families from the local community to our annual Open Day. From 3.00 – 6.00pm, almost one thousand visitors were able to experience what secondary Catholic education is like at MCR.
Our Year 7 students were wonderful ambassadors of the College and made excellent Tour Guides throughout the afternoon. They were a wealth of knowledge and were extremely proud to be able to escort our visitors around our wonderful College. The tour, which started in the Fouviere Prayer room and concluded in the main yard at the sausage sizzle, took in many diverse learning areas that were full of activity and highlighted the variety of learning spaces we have available.
As well as gaining insight into how some of the traditional subjects are taught, the opportunity for hands on activities kept our visitors involved and intrigued. Many of our current students were involved in displays designed to show others how they learn various skills in a wide range of areas. The Marist Centre with PD/H/PE and Sport activities, the hospitality kitchens with students making a variety of dishes, the Science labs with experiments and students crafting objects in the Woodwork areas were some of the highlights. Our Music department kept the atmosphere alive and entertained visitors
as they enjoyed afternoon tea at Café Marcellin which was well supported by our P&F Association. Mr John Hickey also held a number of Open Forums where people were able to ask questions about life and education here at Marcellin College.
This year’s Open Day was a great success, where the staff and students were able to showcase the wide variety of opportunities and experiences which are offered to our students on a daily basis here at the College.
Ms Jane Evans - Director of Development & Communications
Above: Ms Maryanne Tanner with Year 8 student Jackson Willson (left) and Kobe Rugless (Year 9)
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Phone 9398-6822
UNIFORM SHOP
STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY
Holy Thursday, March 24, is a Staff Development Day
and students will not be required at school.
Our Easter Liturgy therefore will take place
on Wednesday, March 23.
TERM 1 IMPORTANT DATES
29 Feb - 9 Mar Year 12 Examinations
13 - 18 Mar Year 12 Retreat
Thu, 17 Mar MCC Swimming Carnival
(Compulsory Yrs 7 & 11)
Thu, 24 Mar Staff Development Day
(student free day)
25 - 28 Mar Easter
Fri, 8 Apr Term 1 concludes
Tues, 26 Apr Term 2 commences We acknowledge the traditional owners and
custodians of the land on which we stand.
We walk on a land once occupied by the Gadigal
people of the Eora Nation. May we continue to lovea and respect the
land as they have.
OLD BOYS REUNION School Certificate (Year 10) in 1979 or Year 12 in 1981
Saturday 19 March, at the Coach and Horses, Avoca Street, Randwick at 7.00pmDetails / RSVP 5 March to Peter Meagher: 0411 376 603 / [email protected]
ANZAC DAY Ceremony
Tuesday, 26 April 2016
Old Boys and members of the Marcellin community
are most welcome
LOST PROPERTY
Students missing pencil cases, bags or any other item of school supplies or clothing
should go to the Front Office for collection.
school
Secondary students aged 16 and over can travel with a Child/Youth Opal card whencarrying a NSW Senior Secondary Student Concession Card, available from school and TAFE offices.
Customer centreCustomer careFeedback – customer careSee
* Excluding Sydney Airport station access fee.
Better togetherThe School Opal card is only for travel to and from school. So it’s a good idea to get a Child/Youth Opal card for travel after hours, on weekends or during school holidays.
Child/Youth Opal card benefits
• Concession fares across the Opal network
• Free travel after eight paid journeys each week
• Fares capped daily at $7.50*
• Fares capped weekly at $30*
• Fares capped at $2.50 on Sundays*
• Set auto top up and link it to yourcredit or debit card so there's alwaysenough value on the card to travel
Find out more and apply at opal.com.au or pick one up from an Opal retailer.
We invite parents, teachers, coaches and managers of sporting teams, employers and community leaders to come together to learn more about the ICE epidemic that is affecting families around our community.
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TUESDAY, 8 MARCH 2016 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM EFFECTS
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT RESOURCES FORFAMILIES
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Open Day - 24 February 2016
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Open Day 2016 - A Message from the P&F Association President
I want to express my appreciation for everyone’s generosity in support for the “Marcellin Cafe” on Open Day.
To all the families that sent in food to feed all the people visiting the School on Open Day, Thank You.
To all the parents that assisted at the “Marcellin Cafe” on Open Day, a big Thank You. Your personal commitment was incredibly helpful and allowed us to reach out to those families visiting our wonderful school.
I commend you all and look forward to your continuing support during the year.
David Power P&F President
#S E R V E - MCR Solidarity and TAS
The Solidarity program at the College presents students with many opportunities to serve the community. Students are involved with Sydney Night Patrol, Matt Talbot, Little Sister of the poor and the Lenten appeal.
Sydney Night Patrol involves Year 9 and Year 11 students. The Year 9 students bring in food, blankets and toiletries to be distributed by Year 11 students and staff to people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. This occurs on Sunday evenings at Martin Place, Surry Hills and Central Station in the city.
This year, Ms Moore’s Year 9 Food Technology classes have decided to contribute to Night Patrol by baking Anzac biscuits for the less fortunate in our community. It is wonderful to see our boys acting out the College theme of Service and making such a positive contribution to our community. Many clients on Sunday night enjoyed a home baked biscuit with their tea and coffee.
Well done boys and Ms Moore!
Ms Peta BourkeTAS Coordinator
Above: Year 9 Food Technology students making ANZAC biscuits for the homeless, as part of MCR’s participation in the Sydney Night Patrol service
Wrapped in Best Wishes
Above: Year 7.2 students Miller Toetu’u, Zander Bell, Conor Cowan and Ignatius Mitchell with towels for the Matt Talbot Hostel.
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A big thank you to Mr Finley’s 7.2 Religious Education class who have donated new towels as part of the Lenten Appeal for the Matt Talbot Hostel. Donations from all families would be greatly appreciated and can be left with Mr Finley in The Devlin Centre.
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Diverse Learning - Newman Stream
Parent ExpertsAs part of our Newman Stream enrichment program we would like to draw on the skills and expertise of many of our parents and old boys within the Marcellin Community. Our students and staff would benefit from the knowledge and expertise that many in our community possess across a variety of fields, professions and interesting skill sets. We would like to organise guest speakers from our parent and old boy networks to speak with our students. If you would like to be part of this program, please email me at [email protected]
Ms Jenny Dove Diverse Learning Coordinator
Australian Catholic Youth Festival - December 2015
The Australian Catholic Youth Festival was held in Adelaide from 3 December – 5 December 2015. It is a national gathering of Catholic young people established by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and is to provide young people with opportunities to deepen their relationship with Jesus, be empowered to be disciples in the world today and encounter and celebrate the vitality of the Church in Australia. Nine Marcellin College students went to the festival, accompanied by Youth Ministry Coordinator, Miss Anita De Francesco…
Joshua BirtlesYear 11
Last December, nine boys from the Year 10 2015 cohort, along with Miss De Francesco, were given the opportunity to attend the Australian Catholic Youth Festival. The festival was held at the Adelaide Convention Centre, and it began with opening plenaries consisting of a wide range of significant speakers and interactive live music, which we sang and danced along to. Performances included Steve Angrisano, Stephen Kirk, Genevieve Bryant, Gary and Natasha Pinto, Father Rob Galea and lots more!
After the plenary, we headed off to a range of forums and workshops inspiring us to give thought to current social issues, but it also allowed us to strengthen our relationship with God and develop our faith. We also had the chance to go to reconciliation. What I liked most about the festival was making friends with other young Catholics and sharing our faith, love and beliefs for God together.
We were very lucky to be in the presence of Archbishop Anthony Fisher to celebrate the Eucharist and listen to his very inspiring Homilies. When we weren’t at the festival, we were hanging with our new friends, praying, reflecting and getting to know each other. At the closing Mass on Saturday night Archbishop Anthony made an exciting announcement that the next Festival will take place in Sydney in 2017! I’d like to say a big thank you to Miss De Francesco for taking care of us on the trip and everyone involved in making the festival a truly memorable experience that I will never forget.
Above: Students who attended the Australian Catholic Youth Festival. Front row: Nathaniel Jong, Jericho Agbayani, Zane Welch. Back row: Miss De Francesco, Joshua Birtles, Samuel Hanafi, Lachlan Preece, Jordan Ah Dar, Joshua Hong, Thien Luu
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The Music Corner
ENCORE
On February 22, the senior Music Elective students in Year 11 and 12 attended the ENCORE performance, which is a program of outstanding performances and compositions by students from the Higher School Certificate Music examinations from 2015. It is held annually at the Sydney Opera House.
Performances had a variety of styles of music from the Music 1, Music 2 and extension courses. It was a wonderful way for our students to see the standard of musicians across the 2015 NSW HSC cohort. We witnessed performances from brilliant jazz pianists, to music theatre vocalists, and rock guitarists, all showcasing high ability, technical skill, and what it takes to be in the top 10% of the state in the Music courses.
As our senior students prepare for the HSC this year in performance, this experience has given them some inspiration and repertoire ideas for their own HSC performances and encouraged the Year 11 students to think ahead for ideas for their own HSC in the following year.
Miss Daniela GammaMusic Coordinator
Above: Senior Music Elective students recently attended the ENCORE performance at the Sydney Opera House
Upcoming Marcellin Musicians
Mansus JuniorCongratulations to Mansus Knight (Year 10) who was a feature DJ at the 2016 Good Life Festival. Mansus performed to a crowd of thousands alongside many well-known DJs in the arena. He is a rising star and at such a young age he is mixing many original tracks under the name DJ Mansus Junior. We wish Mansus all the very best of luck this year as he continues to pursue his DJ career. BanterCongratulations to music students Jack O’Connor, Mitchell White and Dominic Maher in Year 12, who released their first new self-titled EP, Banter. The group wrote and recorded their single over the Christmas holidays and released the album on iTunes in February. The success of the band has meant they have had a very busy start to the year with many gigs lined up. They are excited to announce that Jackson Young (also Year 12) will be joining the Banter group. Best of luck to this group of aspiring young musicians.
Miss Anita De FrancescoMusic Teacher
Above: Year 10 student Mansus Knight performed at the 2016 Good Life Festival.
Below: Year 12 Music students’ first album BANTER was released on iTunes last month
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Parent Helpers For Canteen
The College Canteen is asking for volunteers to lend a hand between 9.30am - 1.30pm. If you can assist, please contact Rose on
0410 481 150 or email [email protected]
Thank you for your support.
Careers
University of Notre Dame - Young Achievers Early Offer ProgramThe University will again be offering young achievers in Year 12 the opportunity to apply for an early offer. Applications for the Young Achievers Early Offer Program will open in mid-March for Year 12 students wishing to start university in 2017. Your Year 12 students can register here to receive the information, including the application form, when applications open. Applicants can apply in the following categories:
• Commitment to community and/or Church;• Commitment and excellence in cultural pursuits;• Commitment and excellence in sporting achievements; • Academic excellence
Students who are successful in gaining an Early Offer place, receive confirmation of their Notre Dame university offer in September, before they sit their final Year 12 exams.
Mr Anthony Noyes Careers & VET Coordinator
MCC SUMMER SPORT - U14 & U16 CRICKET FINALS
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From the Sports Coordinator
MCC SUMMER SEASON – GRAND FINALSLast Thursday saw the completion of the summer MCC season. Marcellin had six teams contesting Grand Finals - U14 and U16 Cricket, U14, U15 and B Grade Basketball and A Grade Touch. All those involved continued the strong tradition this College has in performing well in the summer season (all match results included below).
Our U16 Cricket team were outstanding in limiting the Lewisham batsmen, winning the match by ten wickets. The U14s Cricket and U15s Basketball teams were victorious and brought home the premiership trophy after dominant performances against Ryde and Ashfield respectively. After a tight first half, the B Grade Basketballers found their groove to claim back to back premierships. Our U14 Basketball team claimed the most exciting victory of the day with a superb ‘3-pointer’ with only seconds remaining to defeat Pagewood. Well done to our A Grade Touch team who were fine representatives of the College and should be proud of their efforts in reaching the grand final. All in all, we claimed five premierships from the twelve competitions contested over the summer.
Congratulations to all summer MCC representatives and coaches for their efforts and excellent results throughout the season.
BASKETBALL - ‘DANIEL ROMEO MEMORIAL TROPHY’On Friday, 26 February a team of Marcellin ‘Old Boys’ took on our A Grade team in the Daniel Romeo Memorial Basketball game. The Old Boys managed to maintain the momentum this year with a 68-53 victory over MCR team. We were fortunate again to have Daniel’s family at the match, along with a number of parents, staff and students. Thanks to all players and supporters involved, particularly Ms Jenny Dove, Mr Clinton McDonald and Mr Daniel Ivancic for their organisation of the match.
RUGBY LEAGUE & SOCCER TRIALSTrials for all winter MCC teams (Soccer and Rugby League) will officially get under way in Week 7 (Tuesday 15 and Thursday 17 March). These will continue for the remainder of Term 1, with an official external MCC trial taking place in Week 10 (Thursday, 7 April). Coaches will inform boys next week of trial/training venues, times etc. Please contact individual coaches if you have any questions regarding trials. The MCC competition begins in Week 1 of Term 2 (Thursday, 28 April).
UPCOMING SPORT – TERM 18 March – North Shore Invitational Swimming Carnival10 March – MCC Golf & Squash Championships17 March – MCC Swimming Carnival31 March – MCC Cross Country Carnival
Basketball
25-Feb Final Opposition Under 14 Under 15 B Grade A Grade
Won 33-30 Won 66-53 Won 31-24
v Pagewood v Ashfield v Pagewood DNQ
Player of Match Obi Ahamefule Thomas Giles Cooper Killorn
Touch
25-Feb Final Opposition Under 14 Under 15 B Grade A Grade
DNQ DNQ DNQ Lost 8-3 v Ryde
Player of Match Nicholas Mougios
Cricket
25-Feb Final Opposition Under 14 Under 16 A Grade
Won 3/70 to 9/69 Won 0/86 to 6/83
v Ryde v Lewisham DNQ
Player of Match Thomas Graaf Joshua Mellick
Tennis
25-Feb Final Opposition Team
DNQ
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MCC SPORT - SUMMER FINALS
Above (from left): Joseph Serhan, Alex Grassi, Erol Gulden, Joshua Bell, Campbell Garlic, Tommy Evans
MCR GOLF AND SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPSOur College Golf and Squash Championships were held yesterday at The Coast Golf Club and Matraville Sports Centre respectively. It was great to see large numbers of students putting themselves in contention to be selected for the MCR teams to represent at the MCC Championships next Thursday, 10 March. Well done to all boys involved and my thanks to Mr Paul MacGee, Mr Anthony Noyes, Mr Steve Roemling and Mr Steve Brock for their organisation of these events.
SQUASH CHAMPIONSJunior (Yr 7/8) – Luke WellsIntermediate (Yr 9/10) – Michael WassafSenior (Yr 11/12) – Philipp Trupke
Mr Luke MacNamara Sports Coordinator
GOLF AGE CHAMPIONSU12 – Joseph SerhanU13 – Alex GrassiU14 – Erol GuldenU15 – Joshua BellU16 – Campbell GarlickOpen – Tommy Evans
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Sacrament of Confirmation at St Anthony’s Clovelly
Father Gerard Gleeson will be officiating at the sacrament of Confirmation at St Anthony’s Church Clovelly on 8th June 2016 at 7.00pm.
Preparation will include:· an information evening (6th April)· 4 lessons on Saturday afternoons at 4pm (7th May, 21st May, 28th May, 4th June)· a commitment ceremony (30th April) · a practice Friday 3rd June 4pm
Details: Linda Heavener. Email: [email protected]
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