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Volume 36 — No 34

Class of 2007 Major Awards ________________________

Nov 5 Pupil Free day 6 Melbourne Cup Day 10 AGS Summer Sport Rnd 1 13 Year 11 Classes conclude 14 Year 11 Exams begin 21 Year 10 Classes conclude 22 Year 10 Exams begin 23 Year 11 Exams finish 26-30 VCE 2008 Orientation 27 Memorial Mass School Chapel 7.30pm Year 10 Exams finish Dec 4 House Graduation Evenings

7 Semester Two Concludes for Years 7 - 9 13 Reports posted home 14 Semester Two Concludes For Teaching Staff 21 Office Closes for Christmas Break

SCHOOL CALENDAR

1 November, 2007 www.marcellin.vic.edu.au

Our good Father we give you thanks for

having called to the grace of martyrdom

Brothers Laurentino, Virgilio and the other

44 companions.

Proclaimers of Christ and educations of

young people,

they gave the example of responsibility

and fidelity in difficult times.

They accepted giving their lives,

even their blood,

to give witness to your Son,

the Church, and the value of each young

person in your eyes.

Our good Father, may these Brothers

intercede for us, in particular to obtain for

us the grace…

Through Christ, your Son and Our Lord

Amen

Prayer to Brothers Laurentino,

Virgilio and 44 other brothers

J.J. Boyd Memorial Award for

Outstanding Endeavour

Jonathan Gerace

Br Crispin O’Sullivan Memorial Award for Academic Endeavour

Adam Lincoln

Faith in Action Award for Outstanding Faith

Commitment in Word and Deed

Patrick Abade

Danny Price Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement in

Performing Arts

Anthony Cook

Marcellin Old Collegians’ Association

Leadership Award

Scott Moran

Terrence Cleary Memorial Award for

Sporting Excellence

Sam Allen

The Eagle

Marcellin College Newsletter

Administration Office: 9851 1589 Student Reception: 9851 1538 Student Absentee Line: 9851 1500 Tuckshop 9851 5444 Fax: 9851 1511 E-mail: [email protected]

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The Eagle — Marcellin College Newsletter

Message from The Principal

Dear Members of the Marcellin family, Year 12 Finish Our Year 12 Class of 2007 were farewelled at the Valedictory Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Graduation Dinner at the Melbourne Town Hall last Friday night. The evening was a great celebration of the boys’ time with us and all the support their parents have given them during their secondary schooling. At the Melbourne Town Hall the major Awards were granted recognizing outstanding contributions to the life of the College. We wish our Year 12’s all the very best in their exams which begin tomorrow and hope that their results are a true reflection of their work and commitment to studies this year: Strategic Planning 2008 – 2010 As part of our strategic planning process for the next three years, we need parent feedback as to the various aspects of an education at Marcellin. This will assist us in better meeting the needs of the boys over the term of the next strategic plan. To this end, every family will be receiving a survey in the mail which asks parents’ comments of their experience of the school. Whilst families will be provided with a hard copy and a pre-paid envelope for return, the best method of completion is via a web link . http://www.ais.vic.edu.au/limesurvey/index.php?sid=31482&lang=en .The survey itself takes about 10 minutes to complete and we need to hear from parents by 10 November. This is an important chance for parents to have their views heard and I urge everyone to avail themselves of this opportunity. The findings of the parent survey will be published at the beginning of next year as part of the College’s reporting process. Yours sincerely, Mark Merry Principal

Tuckshop Roster

Monday November 5, 2007

NO TUCKSHOP - PUPIL FREE DAY

Tuesday November 6, 2007

NO TUCKSHOP - MELBOURNE CUP DAY

Wednesday November 7, 2007

Keryn Battista, Margaret Rush, Tracey Zanon, Jo Zanon, Franches Marchesani, Loren McCarney, Loretta Sinni

Thursday November 8, 2007

NO TUCKSHOP TODAY

Friday November 9, 2007

Janiffer Crosbie, Kerryn Delahunty, Caroline Ward, Paula Ardolino, Jenny Gabriele, Pam Ferronato, Rose Sievers

Second Hand Uniform shop Next Open

Tuesday November 13 (due to Melbourne Cup weekend)

11.30am until 2.00pm VCE JUMPERS NOW IN STOCK

Second Hand Book Sale 8.30am—11.30am

Saturday 8 December

Drop text books for sale at the Functions Centre

Friday 7 December between 8.30am - 11.30am

Contact Jenny Lowther 9846 5895 with any queries

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Message from The Ministry Office

With great joy on 28 October, 2007 we will celebrate the beatification in Rome of 47 Marist Brothers. Victims of the religious persecutions that took place in Spain during the 1930’s, these men are now recognised by our Church as martyrs, heroic witnesses to the Good News of Jesus Christ.

These Brothers are the first Marists martyrs to be beatified. On the day of the ceremony itself, their causes will be joined together with those 451 others whose zeal for the gospel includes two bishops, some married men and women, several secular priests and seminarians, other religious – men and women, laity and young people.

This important moment in the history of the Marist Institute gives all of us an opportunity to unite ourselves with the universal Church in giving thanks for the gift of martyrs, especially among those who share our way of life. The public commitment of our Brothers who will be beatified to live fully and radically the gospel of Jesus Christ as the plan of their life brought them to the point of the cross. In embracing this journey as their destiny, each of them also became a seed of new life not only for our Institute and its mission but for our Church universal also.

Brother Seán Sammon, Superior General

Brother Virgilio

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Vice Principal’s Message

YEAR 9 – 11 EXAMINATIONS AND ORIENTATION WEEK FOR 2008 YEAR 12’s We are approaching perhaps the most important period of the year for most of our students. Internal Exams will run on the following dates : Year 9 Wednesday - 7 Friday 9 November Year 11 Wednesday - 14 Friday 23 November Year 10 Thursday - 22 Wednesday 28 November Year 9’s will return to a normal academic program for several weeks after the exams conclude on 9 November. New units of work which will be studied and assessed in this period in time for the Semester 2 Report. Year 12 Orientation Program All 2008 Year 12 student are required to attend classes from November 26 – 30 inclusive. This is Week One of their Year 12 studies, following the 2008 timetable. After some initial orientation/introductory activity for part of the first lesson the Unit 3 course begins in earnest. It is crucial all of next year’s Unit 3 & 4 students attend. Teachers will familiarise students with the relevant Study Design and assessment, including what is required to excel in SAC’s/SAT’s and exams and their percentage contribution to the overall score. Formal lessons covering the first unit of work and Outcome begin, some initial assessment occurs and meaningful work is set for the holiday period. Naturally, students must com-plete this before returning on 1 February in order to maintain pace with the course and prepare to immediately resume classes, picking up where the Orientation Week concludes.

Peter Houlihan Vice Principal - Learning

On Thursday 25 October, eight students from Year 7 and 8 represented Marcellin College at the Children’s Mission Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Despite the poor weather we were able to join various schools across Victoria in the hope of raising awareness on the importance of missionary work. Reverend Christopher Prowse talked with us about going out at a young age and spreading the word of Christ. He asked us to give our best as Jesus give up his life for us.

Afterwards we were fortunate enough to stop for lunch at a small café. Following some debate it was pies, chips and sausage rolls all round and even though it was still raining we enjoyed each other’s company in the undercover court-yard. The main idea that remained with us was the parting words of Rev. Prowse. He told us that when we give to the poor we should give them our best and to always be proud to be a Catholic.

Melissa Rapinett

Children’s Mission Mass 2007

Mario Gerosolimo, Anthony Cottone, Samuel McCarthy, Andrew Goff, Nathaniel Gigliotti, Samuel Williams, Declan Callahan, James Hodder

Andrew Goff and Samuel Williams

Samuel McCarthy, Nathaniel Gigliotti, James Hodder, Declan Callahan, Mario Gerosolimo and Anthony Cottone

Music Instrument Recall

Will commence from the 19 November to the 22 November and that students are not permitted to take any school instrument home from the 19 November.

Summer Holiday loans will commence in the last week of term.

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SPORTS RESULTS

Daniel De Bortoli ran a great race for second in the Under 17 800m. Daniel Fulton finished 2nd in the Open 110m hur-dles, losing by the narrowest of margins. Our open 3,000m team finished second on points. The team consisted of Mark Poli, Damian Nugent and Joshua De Stefanis. Jonathan Kadamani produced some excellent power efforts in both the shot put and Discus for Open age, finishing 3rd in both events. Congratulations to our captain Mark Poli and all other year 12 students who have represented the College so well over a long period of time. Mark along with Damian Nugent, Joshua De Stefanis, Trent Collins and Daniel Fulton have been great athletes for the College and an asset to the team.

Thanks to the staff involved in athletics at the College for another great effort over the season - John Meagher, Sam Yee, Michael Noonan, Celide Franceschini and Erin Gamble. Thanks also to Renato Malisani, Ben Reynolds and Mark Merry for their continued support at the finals. It was greatly appreciated.

Justin Abbott Sportsmaster

CONGRATULATIONS MICHAEL GUO (Year 8)

On the second week of school holidays (October 2007) he competed in the Australian Schools Table Tennis competition (at the Kilsyth Sports Centre) to r ep resen t Ma r ce l l i n College. Michael won a gold medal in the Teams event. His partner was Mitchell Allender from Mowbray college. He also won another two silver medals just last week in another competition called Junior En.Competition (at Albert Park - MSAC). CONGRATULATIONS MATT FORTUNATO & FRANCESCO VEZZARO On Thursday 31 August Matt and Francesco attended the Victorian All Schools Cycling Championships. In perfect weather and race conditions a number of road racing events took place. Matt raced in the Under 17 racing category and finished 3rd, thus earning the right to a place in the State Finals. The finals were held in St Kilda on the 20th October. Matt raced particularly well and finished 8th and as a result is now ranked 8th in his age group in the State - A great effort.

Francesco competed in the Under 17 Novice category and finished 6th in his heat which consisted of 30 racers. This also earned him a place in the State finals. He fin-ished 8th in the Novice divi-sion in the finals. Both boys represented Marcellin with distinction and have enhanced the profile of the sport of cycling at the College

CONGRATULATIONS LUKE CARDAMONE Recently Luke competed in the Victorian Under 15 Soccer team at the National Youth Championships held in Coffs Harbour, NSW. In a very tightly fought competition, the Victorian team were successful in winning the Silver medal. Luke was an integral member of a defensive unit that did not concede a single goal at any stage during normal time throughout the tournament. We look forward to Luke’s continued contributions to the school soccer program in the coming years.

AGS Athletics Finals

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Yallambie Park Pre-School ....All past and present families and friends of Yallambie Park Pre-School are invited to attend a morning tea at the kin-dergarten on Saturday 10 November from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. The celebration is being held in recognition of the 20 years that our kinder assistant Rhonda has been working and caring for the children of Yallambie. We will make a special presentation to Rhonda between 11:30 am and 12:00 pm. For more information and to RSVP please contact: Sarah Gittins ph: 9435 1685 or email [email protected].

Community Notices

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MARCELLIN COLLEGE

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Cordially invites you to an

Evening of Elegance

at

“The Manningham”

1 Thompsons Road, Bulleen

Saturday, 1st December 2007 Commencing 7.30 pm

$85.00 per person (this includes a raffle ticket)

Canapé’s on arrival three course meal

a selection of red & white wines champagne, heavy & light ale soft drinks & orange juice.

Featuring the band LIBERTY

Tables of 8 – 10

RSVP 10th November, 2007 Further enquiries to

Marylee – 0413 260 065 or 98440110 Josie – 0402 626 843 or 9844 3899

Please make cheques payable to MCCA and tickets can be collected from the Administration Reception—Lee Rainey. Cash or cheques only. Marcellin College 160 Bulleen Road, Bulleen 3105 RETURN ADDRESS DETAILS: Name: _________________________________ Contact No: ________________________ Address: _________________________________ Chq/Cash Amount: ___________________ _________________________________ Surnames of people you wish to be seated with ____________________________________________

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