MARIST CATHOLIC COLLEGE PENSHURST

Friday 16 August - Number 12

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FROM THE PRINCIPALRecently the College has developed a document that brings together the key elements of the foundations for learning at Marist Catholic College Penshurst. These elements include; Motto and Mission, A Marist Way of Educating and the Vision for Learning. This document will be included as part of student reports, College publications and forms the basis for all College planning and decisions.

MOTTO AND MISSIONOur approach to education is embodied in the College motto: Agnoscere et Diligere – To Know And To Love. Our mission calls us to know deeply and to love intimately: God, oneself and other people. Our College holds the Gospel of Jesus Christ at its heart. We seek to live out our response to the Gospel with the same faith, hope and love as Mary, the Mother of God. Our Marian approach is to nurture, to teach, to gather, to reconcile and to stand with our students.

A MARIST WAY OF EDUCATINGSt Marcellin Champagnat provides the inspiration for our teachers in his golden rule: “To educate children first we must love them – love them all equally.” From this principle flow the particular characteristics of our style of educating: presence, simplicity, family spirit, love of work, and following the way of Mary. This is the foundation of a Marist education; being nurtured with opportunities, inspired to work hard and empowered with knowledge to realise our aspirations.

VISION FOR LEARNINGOur vision for learning ‘Aspire to be Inspired’ is guided by our Motto, Mission and our Marist way of educating.

This vision animates and empowers all members of our community to hope, to dream and to strive. Aspiration needs inspiration for learning success as inspiration needs aspiration. When working in tandem, these place a strong emphasis on seeking constant improvement and striving for personal best in all aspects of life. We aim to foster in our students the self-confidence and drive to transform their world and the world of those around them.

Learning and wellbeing are inextricably linked — students learn best when their wellbeing is optimised, and they develop a strong sense of wellbeing when they experience success in learning. Therefore, an integral part of the Vision for Learning is learner wellbeing.

There are four principles in our Vision for Learning that inform methods and approaches to learning. These principles are:

FOSTER A LOVE OF DEEP LEARNING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DREAM MORE Fostering a deep love of learning promotes student growth, engagement and thirst for new possibilities. Deeper learning results from valuing knowledge and recognising its benefits. Engaged learners are autonomous and seize opportunities to grasp difficult concepts and complex ideas.

CELEBRATE AND WORK HARD TOGETHER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DO MORERegular collaboration and reflection by both students and teachers encourage growth and renewal. Working together allows for opportunities to apply, constructively critique, learn from each other and celebrate our achievements through the showcasing of knowledge, skills and talents.

ENGAGE IN CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LEARN MORESociety needs critical and creative learners to adapt, innovate and generate new ideas and solutions. It is fostered through developing imagination and skills in investigation, problem-solving and divergent thinking which transforms students into independent and self-motivated learners.

NURTURE ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BECOME MORENurturing all members of our community involves knowing students and developing learning strategies to address their individuality and diversity. Quality relationships assist in creating positive learning environments that are inclusive, supportive and nurturing.

Mr Ray Martin - Principal

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FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPALEquipping adolescents to better manage stress and anxiety

Everyone worries and feels anxious at times, especially at times of high stress. For example, it’s normal for teenagers to feel anxious in the lead up to examinations, particularly those in Year 12. It’s a normal part of growing, changing and learning. However sometimes worry and anxiety can also become powerful and restrictive, disrupting adolescents in ways that can lead to avoidance, missed school, outbursts, conflict, and often depression if left untreated.

Behaviours that should sound a warning bell include:• unusual or substantial changes in moods and emotions, such as frequent crying and emotional distress at odd

times, for example when alone in bed at night• withdrawal, followed by increased emotionality• expressing hopelessness and generalised fears• loss of enjoyment and low energy, for example not enjoying sport, socialising or family functions• Any signs of self-harm, feigning injury or feigning illness.

Sweeping problems under the carpet, or telling your child who is clearly struggling with an issue “not to worry” or “you’ll cope” can sometimes create the opposite effect. We know from current research that adults have significant influence on how well adolescents learn to manage stress, express emotions, and approach challenges. The great news is that research also shows that modifying certain patterns makes a very big difference in whether or not adolescents go on to become anxious or depressed themselves. Identifying what parents and teachers can do proactively and retroactively - paying attention to how and what we teach adolescents about risk, danger, uncertainty, and problem solving - is critical.

We are fortunate to have Dr Toula Tsovolos present on this topic later this term to interested staff and parents. Dr Tsovolos is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and has a wealth of knowledge and experience with the pressures facing today’s teenagers. Her presentation will focus particularly on what adults can do to support adolescents suffering from stress and anxiety.

The teacher/parent presentation will be held on Wednesday 11 September, commencing at 5pm in the Theatrette.

Please click here to RSVP your attendance. We hope you are able to join us. Mrs Connie Frino - Assistant Principal

2019 UPCOMING DATES Mon 5 Aug - HSC Trial Examination BlockMon 19 Aug

Tues 27 Aug Year 8 into Year 9 Subject Selection Information 2-4pm (Parents welcome from 3pm)

Wed 28 Aug College Sports Photos - Day 1

Fri 30 Aug Father’s Day Liturgy & Breakfast 8am - La Valla Centre

Mon 23 Sept Year 12 Reports Distributed

Tues 24 Sept Year 12 Picnic Day - Jameroo

Wed 25 Sept Year 12 Graduation Events Day

Fri 27 Sept Staff Spirituality Day (No students to attend school)

Fri 27 Sept Year 12 Formal

COLLEGE FEESTerm 3 school fees were due for payment by 15 August. Thank you to those families who have honoured their financial commitment. Please ensure your fees are finalised in accordance with your payment plan asap.

Year 12 families please note that failure to finalise your College account may result in your son not attending their Year 12 Graduation events.

Payments can be made by Cheque, Cash, Eftpos or BPay. Any queries please contact the College Office. Thank you for your cooperation.

Mrs Joy O’Sullivan - College Bursar

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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTYEAR 7 YEAR 8AliciaBellaDanteJaimeJamesJayKaylaNicholasPaddy

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ASPIRATION AWARDSYEAR 7 YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10PatriciaChelseaIsabelPeterHayleyNathanCaitlin

PapagianopoulosTurnbullFitzpatrickMitropoulosNguyenIllesOsbourne

JakeAnthonyEadieMiaPaige-VelvetCaitlinAngelina

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JessicaSophiaChristopherVictoriaConnorLuca

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SEMESTER 1 AWARDS

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DANCE NEWSOn Tuesday 6 August 32 girls represented the College at the St George Dance Eisteddfod. We all performed very well and placed in every dance. The Hip-Hop group placed 1st, Contemporary placed 2nd, Intermediate Jazz placed 2nd and Junior Jazz placed 3rd. It was great to see all of the hard work paid off as each dancer performed to the best of their ability. The Marist Spirit was well and truly alive on this day. A special thank you to Mrs Vasallo, Ms Khouri and Mrs Nelson for your support.

Georgia Mitropoulos Year 10

BANDFESTOn Wednesday 3 July the concert band performed at the annual Engadine Bandfest held at the St George Bank Auditorium Kogarah. The event involves school ensembles from around the state who perform in front of judges and are graded bronze, silver or gold. Our College Concert Band performed 3 pieces in total ‘A Million Dreams’ from the movie The Greatest Showman, ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling’ by Justin Timberlake and ‘Shut Up and Dance’ by Walk the Moon. This was the first time we had performed this year and we were very nervous. We played our best and we were awarded a silver. Special mention was given to Bobby Pasovski of Year 10 for his solo in ‘Can’t stop the feeling’, Chelsea Turnbull of Year 7 for her solo in ‘A Million Dreams’ and the crowd favourite Montana Wetten for her vocal solo in ‘A Million Dreams’. A big thank you to Ms Clare Mok, who came to help the percussion at the event and to our conductor Mr Smith for organising the event and our band practices every Wednesday morning.

Regina Theodora Year 11 - College Concert Band Captain 2019

PHOTOGRAPHY EXCURSIONIn Week 2 this term, elective Photography students attended an excursion to the Museum of Contemporary Art to explore and expand on their photographic skills and become aware of the photographic practice of artists. The day involved a tour of the Shaun Gladwell exhibition, a video installation artist, who is linked to a case study as part of the students’ work this term. Students were able to interact and become familiar with an artist who uses the urban environment and figurative motion in his installations. This was a great influence for their own photographic practice for their next task which is to create a video installation. The tour was followed by a workshop using technological aspects such as stop motion techniques, Ipads and video footage with green screens.

After visiting the gallery, Mr Brustolin and Mrs Nelson took the group on a tour of the Rocks for a photoshoot, where they used SLR cameras to capture images of our very own urban surroundings.

Mrs Lea-Kathryn Nelson - Visual Arts Coordinator

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MCCP ATHLETICS CARNIVALOn Friday 26 July, the College held its annual Athletics Carnival at Sylvania Waters Athletics Track. The Marist spirit was certainly alive and the atmosphere was heightened by many Year 12 students dressing up in their House colours.More (2229 points) took out the House Championship for 2019. Second place went to Leopold (2134 points), third place Dunstan (1935 points) and fourth place to Salvius (1752 points).

There were a number of fantastic performances on the day with 21 records being broken. Zoe Pitkethley was the most outstanding athlete breaking 6 records. What an effort! From all these performances, an Athletics Squad will be selected to compete in the CBSA and SCC Athletics Championships at Olympic Park, Homebush.

NAME RECORDEadie Hurley U/13 1500M 5.40.94

400M 1.09.28 800M 2.48.63

Zoe Pitkethley U/16 100M 13.82 400M 1.10.32 200M 29.17 LONG JUMP 4.24m HIGH JUMP 1.37m JAVELIN 18.58m

Leila Szczepanik U/15 100M 12.31 200M 26.94 SHOT PUT 7.95m

Isabella Knezevic U/13 200M 27.84 100M 13.19 LONG JUMP 4.88m

Elizabeth Wastie U/14 LONG JUMP 4.55mCharlotte McGhee U/15 1500M 6.05.13Mia Szczepanik U/15 LONG JUMP 4.80mLucy Finn U/12 HIGH JUMP 1.31mPhilip Alamoti U/13 DISCUS 25.59mSenior Female 4 x 100m Relay More House 59.75

Congratulations to our 2019 Athletics Age Champions:

U12 Male: Anton Makarenko (L) U14 Female: Elizabeth Wastie (L)

U12 Female: Lucy Finn (S) U15 Male: Joshua Keedle-Ortiz (D)

U13 Male: Jerrick Cardente (M) U15 Female: Leila Szczepanik (M)

U13 Female: Isabella Knezevic (D) U16 Male: Tom Pitkethley (M)

U14 Male: Daniel Triani (S) U16 Female: Zoe Pitkethley (M)

17+ Male: Jamie Lawler (D) 17+ Female: Alicia Langley (M)

Thanks to all those students who competed and did their best for their House and their College. Well done for your cheering, your spirit and your behaviour on the day. A big thank you to all the staff for your efforts as well which enabled the Carnival to run so smoothly.

Mr Paul Burg - Head of Sport

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SCC

BASKETBALL RND OPPOSITION WIN / LOSS SCORE COACH

Junior 3 Bethany Win 54 - 34 Ms Chloe Nasr4 Holy Spirit Win 29 - 9

Intermediate 3 Bethany Loss 15 - 38 Ms Anna Le4 Holy Spirit Win 68 - 26

Senior 3 Bethany Draw 30 - 30 Ms Rachel Thompson4 Holy Spirit Loss 18 - 22

SOCCER RND OPPOSITION WIN/LOSS SCORE COACH

Junior 3 Bethany Win 4 - 0 Mr Jorday Russo4 Holy Spirit Win 11 - 0

Intermediate 3 Bethany Win 2 - 0 Mr Michael Falzon4 Holy Spirit Win 10 - 0

SOFTBALL RND OPPOSITION WIN/LOSS SCORE COACH

Senior 3 Bye - - - - Ms Caroline Khouri4 Bethany Win 17 - 1

CBSA

AFL RND OPPOSITION WIN/LOSS SCORE COACH

Junior 3 Marrickville Win 52 - 0 Mr Steven Gawidziel4 Revesby Win 23 - 12

Intermediate 3 Marrickville Win 54 - 0 Mr George Karpouzos4 Revesby Win 55 - 8

FUTSAL RND OPPOSITION WIN/LOSS SCORE COACH

Senior 3 Punchbowl Loss 6 - 11 Mr Tory Brustolin4 Revesby Loss 4 - 9

SPORT RESULTS

SCC SENIOR SOCCER GRAND FINALISTS (TERM 2)

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To our special Fathers, Grandfathers, Uncles and Carers,

Please join us for a special Father’s Day prayer and breakfast

Friday 30 August 2019 8am in LaValla Centre

Following our prayer, a light breakfast, tea & coffee will be served.

If you are able to join us please click here to RSVP your

details prior to Monday 26 August.

please click here

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PEAK YOUTH

ALL STUDENTS IN YEARS 6 - 8 WELCOME

DATES FOR TERM 3 - 6PM START

Friday 16 AugustFriday 6 September

Friday 20 September

Join us at Peakhurst Parish Hall, 825 Forest Road Peakhurst, for a night of fun, friendship, faith and food!

For any enquiries, please email Kathleen - olfyouth@bigpond.com

St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal 2019

Cleaning Drive for Vinnie’s

Please place all items in reusable plastic or fabric bags.

Year Group Item/s

Drop-off Location:

Ministry Room

Student Leaders from each PC are to take items to the Ministry Room during

PC.

All items must be in by

Friday Week 8

Year 7 ● Dishwashing Liquid

● Dishwashing Sponges

Year 8 ● Floor Cleaner

● Washing Powder

● Disinfectant/Bleach

Year 9 ● Toilet Paper

● Bathroom/Shower Cleaner

● Hand Sanitizers

Year 10 ● Windex

● Washing Powder

● Toilet Paper

Year 11 ● Paper Towels

● Disinfectant Wipes

● Kitchen Cleaner

Thank you for your generosity and

support of the Vinnie’s Winter Appeal 2019.