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Vol 18 Term: 3 Week 7

2 September 2016

Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Friends of the Magdalene Community,

Last Sunday the Catholic Church in Australia celebrated Migrant and Refugee Sunday. Pope Francis, in keeping with the

theme for the Jubilee Year of Mercy, brings to the forefront the connection between the issues that migrants and refugees

face and the message from the Gospel of Mercy. The challenge for all members of a Catholic community is how we view

the treatment of refugees globally and in our local communities and whether our response towards migrants and refugees

is grounded in mercy.

Pope Francis says ” Today, more than in the past, the Gospel of mercy troubles our consciences, prevents us from taking

the suffering of others for granted, and points out a way of responding which, grounded in the theological virtues of faith,

hope and charity, find practical expression in works of spiritual and corporal mercy.” To know who these migrants or

refugees are, to understand why they are coming to our communities, to know their stories, and to be welcoming are ways

in which we can extend our mercy.

I offer the following question posed by Pope Francis as our reflection this week:

“Migrants are our brothers and sisters in search of a better life, far away from poverty, hunger, exploitation and the

unjust distribution of the planet’s resources which are meant to be equitably shared by all. Don’t we all want a better,

more decent and prosperous life to share with our loved ones?”

The recent St Vincent De Paul Doorknock Appeal undertaken by members of our school community last weekend raised

approximately $6000. Our sincere thanks are extended to all staff, students and parents who were involved. Under the

leadership of Mr Collins, the involvement of our community was greatly appreciated and this was recognized at our recent

assembly. The generosity of time and spirit to assist those less fortunate and needy members of the wider Macarthur region

is clearly a wonderful example of mercy in action.

The Carrington Project, “Through Our Eyes” which operates on Tuesday afternoons, involves students volunteering to

visit the Carrington Centennial Care Nursing Home and engage with the local residents. Under the guidance of Mrs Borg

students have developed some wonderful relationships with the elderly residents and this work was recognized last

Tuesday at a special afternoon tea. This initiative recognizes the links with our local community and assists students to put

their faith into action through the nature of their involvement. All students and staff should be very proud of their

achievements.

Year 12 are in their final weeks before beginning the HSC exams in Term 4 and I ask that the school community keep

them in your thoughts and prayers. Year 11 have a range of assessments over Week 9 and 10 which will lead to the

completion of the Preliminary Course. All other students are encouraged to be positive learners in each of their classes.

Parents of students in Year 7 and 9 would have received the NAPLAN test results and it is hoped that this will provide

valuable insights into their literacy and numeracy achievements.

Strong minds, gentle hearts

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Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Rowe on the recent birth of their son Benjamin Stephen. We welcome Mr Anthony Burden

to the school as he replaces Mrs Rowe whilst she is on parental leave. Farewell to Mrs Dowdell next week as she takes

leave to prepare for the birth of her third child. Our best wishes to Mr and Mrs Dowdell at this special time. We welcome

Ms Loca who will be replacing Mrs Dowdell.

An invitation is extended to parents and students to view the major works for Year 12 students in Furniture and Design

and Technology along with Senior Visual Art, Drama & Photography works on Wednesday 7 September in the Learning

Resource Centre from 5.30pm – 7.00pm.

An invitation is extended to parents/carers and students to attend the Annual Magdalene Classics performance which will

be held on Sunday 11 September in the Mater Dei Chapel at 2pm - 4.00pm.

I recently had a wonderful opportunity to spend the day with Year 11 students as part of a Leadership Day as they prepare

to take on the leadership roles as Year 12 students in 2017. The depth and quality of these young women and men gave the

staff who attended a feeling of great hope and anticipation as we were able to view first hand their leadership aspirations

and capabilities. The results of this important process of selection will be announced to the school community in the

coming weeks.

To all the Fathers in the Magdalene Community I wish you the very best for Father’s Day on Sunday and offer the

following prayer on your behalf:

God Bless

Mr Michael Mullaly

Acting Principal

Cybersafety Forum

A Cybersafety Forum for parents will be held on

Monday 5 September at Campbelltown Catholic Club

(see Flyer attached in the Newsletter).

This will provide an opportunity for parents and

carers to participate in an

information and discussion forum.

ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND

School Office

Wednesday 14 September

The school office will be closing

at 3.00pm

on Wednesday 14 September

due to staff training.

Prayer for Fathers

God our Father,

In your wisdom and love you made all things, Bless those fathers who have taken upon

themselves the responsibility of parenting. Bless those who have lost a spouse to death,

separation, or divorce, and who are parenting their children alone.

Strengthen all Dads by your love that they may

be the loving, caring persons they are meant to be. Grant this through Christ our Lord

Amen.

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Sheree Farrell

Sheree Farrell’s big dream is a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games.In the meantime, the 17-year-old swimmer is thrilled to be named the first winner of Campbelltown Catholic Club’s Sports Hot Shot awards. Awarded $500 and a medal earlier this month, she warmly thanked the club for its support. “This will go toward a few cosies and help pay for some big events coming up,” Sheree said. The new Sports Hot Shot award encourages young sportspeople to share their story online for the chance to win cash every month. Sheree – a Year 11 student at Magdalene Catholic High School and volunteer surf lifesaver at Bulli Beach is a member of Campbelltown Amateur Swimming Club, trains eight sessions a week (before and after school and Saturday) and has been selected in State and National development squads for both pool and open water swimming. Distance is her speciality, ranging from 800m in the pool to 10km in open water.

CONGRATULATIONS

ARTS AND TAS SHOWCASE EVENING -

HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE Major Design Projects of 2016

WHEN: Wednesday 7th September from 5:30pm - 7:00pm

WHERE: Learning Resource Centre

The projects from Year 12 Industrial Technology Furniture and Design and Technology and Senior

Artworks will be on display and the students who have completed these projects will be there to

share their experiences and challenges when undertaking a major project.

Parents/carers, family and students of the wider school community are most welcome to attend, especially if you have a child in Year 11 who is currently undertaking either of these courses or if they are in Year 10 and have included either of these subjects as part of their course selection for 2017.

We look forward to seeing you there, sharing in the amazing and talented students works for 2016 over a light supper.

Mr Ian Gorrie - TAS Faculty Coordinator

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The Peer Tutor Reading Program commenced in Term 1, 2016 and the aim of this program is to support students

in Years 7 – 8 with their reading for understanding and enjoyment. The program is conducted in the Learning

Resource Centre during Pastoral on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

At Monday’s assembly the following students were acknowledged for their ongoing commitment to the program

and the students in their care.

Year 9 Jade Baran

Sofia Bazdaric

Rachel Boaro

Elisabeth Buttigieg

Jye Gearside

Madyson Kenny

Lauren McGreal

Elizabeth Lopez

Paris Maguire

Gemma Nelson

Shaun Rafferty

Paulina Siewicz

Bianca Tedesco

Isabella Tolomeo

Emily Tyler

Adrianna Zoric

Year 10 Nicolas Allen

Katelyn Beller

Alyssa Bestulic

Bethany Cooper

Peter Cornett

Judd Cosio

Alyssa-Jayne Farrell

Kimberley Franks

Elisabeth Kelly

Genevieve Lamont

Adam McKenzie

Year 11 Elizabeth Arcadi

Roisin Bolwell

Leilani Bussone

Rebecca Camilleri

Rebekah Dakin

Juliet Di Losa-Dunbar

Megan Hall

Sarah Johnstone

Vivienne Kaiser

Cassandra Knight

Jessica Richardson

Bailey Whitley

Lauren Wright

Shannan Wright

Year 10 Julia Musico

Paige Nicholson

Brooke Peters

Kayleigh Reader

Maddison Saysanavongpheth

Brandon Shaw

Annalise Smalley

Olivia Smith

Shae Storkey

Brianna Voulgaris

Olivia Younan

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of these students on the wonderful work they do each week

to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Linda Maher

(Peer Tutor Reading Program Coordinator)

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Name: Michael Mullaly Position: Acting Principal

Q. What are you reading? A. “God Knows Grandparents Make a Difference” by Priscilla J Herbison and Cynthia Herbison Tamborino

Q. Why are you reading it? A. As a grandfather and father it is great to gather wisdom and knowledge from different people as they all have a different perspective in life. As grandparents we can face many challenges so I believe we should continue to learn. This book offers “clarity, comfort and encouragement as I move through the twists and turns of life’s journey”.

Q. Is reading important to you? A. I am always reading something and sometimes might have a number of books ready to be read. I find it relaxing and also good for my well being.

On Wednesday 10 August several Year 10 students took part in watching Buyan Tuluyan, a KidsView

performance. We welcomed an Australian presenter, volunteers, and two Filipino young adults: Daisy and

Moteh.

Daisy and Moteh both shared their experiences from when they were young children and explained how Buyan

Tuluyan brought new opportunities and benefits into their lives, for example the chance to go to university. The

stories they shared with our class group brought new enlightenment into the harsh experiences they faced, and

many young children in the Philippines face every day.

Throughout the presentation we were shown the adverse reality of poverty in the Philippines through statistics

and workshops. We all received a profile of a young child and were made to live in the standards people face

each day. We were confronted with hardships through food sources, business opportunities, law and health, and

soon became aware of just a minute fraction of the sufferings people living in poverty experience.

Within the workshops I learnt new ideas about poverty, social justice and children’s rights, as well as realizing

how very fortunate I am today to live in a wealthy country, with a loving family and a roof over my head.

KidsView taught me not to take for granted my rights within this world such as the running water that comes

from my tap, food in my fridge and a prodigious education every day.

Due to the day we spent with Kidsview and their volunteers I have gained a deeper understanding for those living

through poverty, and knowledge on what I can do to help those in need.

By Michaela Madrill - 10 Wilson

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This week in Year 11 Physics we performed various experiments within the topic of ‘Moving About’. Through these

practices we gained knowledge in the areas of acceleration, velocity and force, in regard to Newton’s Laws of Motion.

We also observed the effects of gravity on acceleration by dropping masses which were connected to a pulley string,

attached to a cart. The heavier the masses, the faster the cart moved. From this we concluded that by reducing mass of

an object, acceleration is increased. By conducting this experiment, we proved Newton’s Law of gravitational fields.

It was extremely enjoyable to change situations and observe their impact on acceleration, as well as see Newton’s laws

in practice. Throughout the whole year, these experiments were one of the only ones that actually worked to prove our

hypothesis. We hope to continue our learning about the physical world and gathering more information to widen our

knowledge on the laws of nature.

Hopefully an apple doesn’t fall on our heads anytime soon (pun intended).

Year 11 Physics

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MISA RESULTS : Magdalene v Mount Carmel (Round 5) -

SPORTS NEWS

23 August 2016

SPORT WINNING SCHOOL SCORE MOST VALUED PLAYER

7-9 Girls Soccer

Magdalene 2-1 One team, two goals, three points. Well done

MVP: Amalia Plummer. COACH: Mr Manns

10-12 Girls Soccer Mount Carmel 3-0 MVP: Giorgia Stikovic. COACH: Mr Wright

10-12 Boys Basketball Broughton defeated

Magdalene

13-7 A tough game with a display of strong defence.

COACH: Mr Gorrie.

10-12 Girls Basketball Magdalene defeated

Broughton

44-6 A fantastic game! The girls played well despite

the tough conditions. Well done. MVP:

Kimberley Geary. COACH: Mr Dowdell

7-9 Boys AFL Magdalene 12-8 MVPs: Matthew Beatty, Angus Turner and

Elliot Birrell. COACH: Mr Hewitt

7-9 Girls AFL Magdalene 42-30 An excellent first half with 38 points scored. In

the second half we were kept away from our

end but defended well.

COACH: Mrs McAllister

U16s Ruby League

Magdalene drew

against Broughton 22-22 MVP: Daniel Zammit with an excellent kicking

display. COACH: Mr Bubb

U14s Rugby League Magdalene defeated

John Therry (Black)

16-10 A gritty performance this week. Solid in

defence and poetic in attack. MVP: Jack

Scettro. COACH: Mr Collins

8 Girls Netball Magdalene 18-6 A great team effort to pull off a convincing win.

MVP: Claudia Henderson (8D). COACH: Mrs

Colella.

Matthew Burke - School Sport Australia Swimming Championships

Congratulations to Matthew Burke who has been selected to compete in the Australian Schools swimming Championships held at Darwin (15-21 September).

Matthew is part of the NSW All-Schools Swim Team and will be representing NSW in the 50 Breaststroke, 50 Butterfly, 100 Butterfly, 200 Butterfly and the 4x50 Freestyle relay.

We wish him every success at the Championships.

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MISA RESULTS : Magdalene v John Therry (Round 6)

SPORTS NEWS

30 August 2016

SPORT WINNING SCHOOL SCORE MOST VALUED PLAYER

7-9 Girls Soccer

Magdalene 6-0 What a win! Commanding performance by the

midfield. MVP: Kyla Foley.

COACH: Mr Manns

10-12 Girls Soccer Draw 2-2 Goals from Bethany and Brittany MVP: Shannon.

COACH: Mr Wright

10-12 Boys Basketball Broughton defeated

Magdalene

21-14

A strong display of confidence in attack and defence.

MVP: Brendan Maher. COACH: Mr Gorrie.

10-12 Girls Basketball Magdalene defeat-

ed Macarthur

38-5 The girls played an outstanding game and came out

with the win. MVPs: Rheannan Lewis and Bianca

Caruso.

COACH: Mr Dowdell

7-9 Boys AFL Magdalene 54-53 MVPs: Elliot Birrell, Elijah and Symons-Crofts and

Troy Seniuk.

COACH: Mr Hewitt

7-9 Girls AFL John Therry 51-31 Bad luck girls. We came back strong in the second

half. COACH: Mrs McAllister/Mrs Parkes

U16s Ruby League

Magdalene loss

against

Wollondilly

20-4 MVP: Rhys .

COACH: Mr Bubb/Mr Marks

U14s Rugby League Magdalene loss

against Mount

Carmel A

44-0 A tough game against a strong opposition.

COACH: Mr Collins/Mr Metcalfe

8 Girls Netball Magdalene 23-22 A fantastic fight back from the girls after being down

in the game. A wonderful team effort. MVP: Ameilya

Petkovska (8B).

COACH: Mrs Colella.

7 Girls Netball Magdalen 37-4 Well done girls. With a lot of playing out of position

you came away with a solid win. A big thanks to

Kaitlyn for umpiring.

COACH: Mrs Hort.

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PDHPE NEWS

PDHPE: Accessing Youth Support Services

Most children and young people experience challenges and uncertainty as part of the growing up process. These

may relate to issues such as self-image, relationships and encountering various sources of stress. Youth support

services can assist in supporting them as they navigate their way through childhood and adolescence.

R U OK Day (www.ruok.org.au), which takes place on Thursday 8th September, is a helpful reminder to

check in on people as to how they are travelling in life by starting a conversation. In the business of day-to-day

activities we often become so consumed by what directly involves us and fail to pick up on cues displayed by

people we know who may be doing it tough. It is also a reminder of what support services are available in our

local community, online and beyond.

In Years 7-10 PDHPE, students have the opportunity to explore:

ways to practice accessing help

skills to access health information, products and services

how to identify and establish support networks of adults and peers

ways to support others to seek help

a range of positive management strategies to support good health and wellbeing.

- The following youth support services, may be helpful to young people:

- Youth Beyond Blue (www.youthbeyondblue.com)

- The Brave Program (brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au)

- The Butterfly Foundation (http://thebutterflyfoundation.org.au)

- Headspace (https://headspace.org.au)

- Kids Helpline (https://kidshelpline.com.au/teens/get-help/webchat-counselling)

- Lifeline (www.lifeline.org.au)

- Mission Australia (www.missionaustralia.com.au/what-we-do/youth-services)

- R U OK at School (www.ruok.org.au/365-day-resources?_rdr)

- Reach Out (https://au.reachout.com)

- Reachout - Referring to a GP (http://au.professionals.reachout.com/referring-to-a-gp)

- Supporting friends - Reachout (http://au.professionals.reachout.com/referring-to-reachout)

Free apps available to download that may be of value:

- Headspace

- Reachout – The Toolbox

- Reachout – Worry time

- Smiling mind

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Information Technology News

Keeping your MacBook Up-To-Date (Managed Software Centre) Apple and third party software manufacturers work hard to keep their operating systems and applications up to date in order to protect its operating system and the security of your data.

Even if an application update doesn't introduce many new features, and is just "improvements and bug fixes," it's still worth a download; it could prevent your MacBook from being hacked, and prevent your data from being deleted or shared with the world.

To make this process easier the IT department has set up a school based App Store called “Managed Software Centre”. Students have been emailed instruction on how to install the Managed Software Centre Application from the school’s server onto their BYOD MacBook.

The Managed Software Update, is an important solution to the smooth management of applications and updates. By using this service, it is possible for students to install all the applications that the school has packaged, and receive updates and new software. Installation of applications and updates through Managed Software Center do not require administrative privileges and will only work while at school. The application does not give the school any control or management of the machine and the application can be deleted at any time.

New Microsoft Office 365 The school has purchased a license for the new Office 365 (2016) edition. This is both a physical application that students can install on their BYOD MacBook to replace the current 2013 version and a cloud version of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, excel, ppt ect…) This software will only be available while students are enrolled at Magdalene Catholic High School. Students with iPads can access the Microsoft Office 365 APPS by signing in with their school user name and pass-word. The instructions below will explain how students can access their new online account and how to install Office 365 (2016). 1 - ONLINE ACCOUNT: The Microsoft Office 365 Cloud version works the same way as the GAFE

(Google Apps For Education), where students can work online from multiple devices, share and collaborate on documents

and much…much more. Students will need to sign-in to activate and authenticate their account to access the Office 365

cloud account/software. To access the Office 365 online account, use the link below and authenticate your account with

your school credentials.

http://o365.dow.catholic.edu.au/

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Information Technology News

2 - Microsoft Office 365 (2016) Application for MacBook’s. The Microsoft Office 365 Application can be installed through the “Managed Software Centre” as mentioned above.

MacBook Cases and Chargers Just a reminder that chargers are not allowed at school, students are expected to bring their MacBook’s and iPads to school

every day fully charged. The school does not have the facilities in classrooms to charge MacBook’s and power leads can

cause a serious WHS issue.

All students MUST carry their MacBook or iPad in a strong durable case at all times. Students that do not have a case will

have their laptops confiscated. MacBook cases are made of polished Aluminum and can easily slip out of students hands

and it doesn't take much to break the glass LCD screen.

Need a New MacBook

If you need to purchase a new MacBook for your child, please check the school website for the school’s technology

requirements.

The decision on the best option and size of laptop purchased needs to be made by you the parents/carers, as you will have

ownership and control of the MacBook. For more information visit the school’s BYOD website: http://bitly.com/

mchsmacbooks

Minimum Equipment Requirements – New purchase - The Apple 11 or 13 inch MacBook Air (11/13-inch: 1.6GHz Processor 128 GB Storage – 256GB preferable)

- Portable USB Hard Drive minimum size 500GB (for backing up)

- A hard sided sturdy carry case is highly recommended, soft sleeve cases, neoprene jackets are thin and do not provide

any protection if the MacBook is dropped.

The link below lists the pricing structure for the different Apple MacBook models currently available on the Apple online

store.

http://store.apple.com/au/mac/compare

IMPORTANT: DO NOT Purchase the coloured 12 inch MacBook” model, this has only one port and makes accessing and charging

difficult. This model is also very expensive and student would be better off with a 13”MacBook Air.

New model MacBook will be releases soon so keep an eye out for specials.

Mr Danny Avalos Learning Technologies Coordinator - Danny.avalos@dow.catholic.edu.au

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Narellan Police are holding an Open Day on Saturday 15

October 2016 from 10am till 2pm. This is a great opportunity

for your students, family and friends to attend their local Police

Station, meet the officers who work in their local area and

officers from specialist sections.

As well as all our local resources below are the specialist

sections that will be attending and will have displays on the day.

We have a Camden LAC Facebook Page which has an attached

event for the day so if people intend on attending they can

click the 'going' button on this event.

Location: Narellan Police Station,

278 Camden Valley Way Narellan

Time: 10am till 2pm

Constable Charlie

Eyewatch - Police Facebook

Marine Command

Mounted Police

PCYC

Police media

Rural Crime Trailer

Forensic Services

Dog Unit and puppy walkers

School Liaison Officer

Traffic and Highway Patrol

Weapons Training Unit

Police Band

Crimestoppers

Police Legacy

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CYBERSAFETY FORUM FOR PARENTS

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NOTICEBOARD

MAGDALENE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL “Because I have seen the Lord”

Smeaton Grange Road, Narellan NSW 2567 P.O. Box 222, Narellan NSW 2567 Phone: 02 4631 3300 Fax: 02 4631 3398 email: info@mchsdow.catholic.edu.au www.mchsdow.catholic.edu.au

CANTEEN Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Term 3

Week 8A

5 September -

9 September

5 September

Cathy McDonald 6 September

Sharon Draper

Karen Tekely

7 September

Nicole Garner 8 September

Kelly Cottle

Leanne Craig

9 September

Racheal Miller

Eva Wojcik

Term 3

Week 9B

12 September - 16

September

12 September

Julie Smith

Kathy Shepherd

13 September

Christine Crimmins

Isabella Cantarella

14 September

Rosalie Lopez 15 September

Michelle Crowe 16 September

Nicole Speakman

Donna

Sapiatzer

Term 3

Week 10A

19 September -

23 September

19 September

Jennifer Quinn

Thai Tyquin

20 September

Fran Lapa

Cathy Burke

21 September

Yr 12 Last Day

Donna Duck

22 September

Sam Sanchez 23 September

LAST DAY

TERM 3

Linda Maguire

SCHOOL FEES The 3rd installment of School Fees has now been sent out

with fees due by Thursday 18 August.

If you have any difficulties with making payments please

contact the Finance Office at the school to make suitable

arrangements. Phone: 4631 3300 Mrs Geraldine Spencer

or Mrs Michelle Gibbons

SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP

The second hand uniform shop will be open from 7.50am -

8.20am on the following dates:

Monday 5 September

Thursday 8 September

Phone: Kelly O’Keeffe on 0410 553812

SUMMER UNIFORM

Monday 5 September

Students will return to school in full summer uniform on

Monday 5 September. A copy of the uniform policy is

outlined in the student diary.

September

2 Friday Trivia Night—Theme Pop Culture

6.30pm - 10.30pm

4 Sunday Father’s Day

5 Monday Summer Uniform - All students to

change to their Summer Uniform

6 Tuesday Yr 7 Medieval Incursion

8 Thursday Year 10 ‘Opening Doors’ Incursion

11 Sunday Magdalene Classics 2pm - 4.00pm

at Mater Dei Chapel

ALL WELCOME

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Monday -

Wednesday

Yr 11 Preliminary Exams

14 Wednesday Europe Excursion Meeting 6pm—7pm

Learning Resource Centre

16 Friday NSWCCC Athletics

20 Tuesday Year 12 Picnic

21 Wednesday Year 12 Breakfast 7.30am—9.00am

Year 12 Farewell Assembly 10.30am—

12noon.

Year 12 Graduation Mass Practice

12.30pm—2.00pm—St Paul’s Camden

Year 12 Graduation Mass 7.00pm—

9.30pm - St Paul’s, Camden