Newsletter Issue 12 (Term 3 22 August) emailed

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Term 3 Issue 12
22 August 2014
From the Principal…
Dear Parents, Staff, Students and Friends of the Bethlehem Community,
Future Not Our Own
It helps, now and then, to step back and take the long view.
The kingdom is not only beyond our efforts, it is beyond our vision.
We accomplish in our lifetime only a tiny fraction of the magnificent enterprise that
is God’s work. Nothing we do is complete, which is another way of saying
that the kingdom always lies beyond us.
No statement says all that could be said.
No prayer fully expresses our faith.
No confession brings perfection.
No pastoral visit brings wholeness.
No program accomplishes the church’s mission. No set of goals and objectives
includes everything.
This is what we are about:
We plant seeds that one day will grow.
We water seeds already planted, knowing that they hold future promise. We lay foundations that will need further development.
We provide yeast that produces effects beyond our capabilities.
We cannot do everything
and there is a sense of liberation in realizing that.
This enables us to do something,
and to do it very well.
It may be incomplete, but it is a beginning, a step along the way, an opportunity for God’s grace to enter and do the rest.
We may never see the end results,
but that is the difference between the master builder and the worker. We are workers, not master builders,
ministers, not messiahs.
We are prophets of a future not our own.
Amen.
By Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero
Student success
In a previous newsletter I reported the success of Year 8 student Milly Marks in the National School Diving championships in Melbourne. Rhiannon
Carr of Year 9 also competed in the National School Swimming championships at the same venue. Rhiannon is only 15 years old but competed in
the 16 Years Age group and achieved 4th, 5th and silver in 100 butterfly. She also came 4th in 50m Freestyle competing in 17-19 age group.
Congratulations Rhiannon.
Sisters of Charity 175 Year Mass, August 14, St Mary’s cathedral.
The Sisters of Charity continued their 175 -year celebrations with a special
Eucharistic celebration at St Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday, August 14. The
mass was celebrated by Bishop Terry Brady who, in his homily, paid tribute to
the outstanding contribution of the Sisters to Education, Healthcare and
Outreach in Australia. One of the highlights of the celebration was the massed
choir consisting of vocalists and instrumentalists from St Vincent’s College
Potts Point, Bethany College Hurstville and Bethlehem College, all schools
founded in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity.
Mrs Bowyer, the Music Coordinator, played a significant role in the preparation
of the Music and the rehearsing of the choir and the musicians. She was also
well supported by Ms Sukkar and Mrs Mann. I have included a letter of thanks
from Rodney Smith who coordinated the choir.
“I cannot thank you all enough for your assistance with today’s liturgy. It was a great team effort and
special thanks to Sally for your beautiful arrangements and extraordinary organisational skills. The
girls were very impressive and they are a credit to all of you. Could you please thank them on my
behalf. I was not only impressed by their singing but also their respectfulness and politeness. I was
thinking on the way back to work about the people that I work with in the
hospital and now those of you who I have met in the schools and that
the Sisters should rest easy that their mission is in good hands.”
Mr Wheatley, Mrs Condon, Ms Moodey and I were privileged to attend
the mass and very proud of the role that Bethlehem College staff and
students played in this very special event.
Sydney Morning Herald report on Bethlehem College’s student protest against Children in mandatory detention.
During our previous two school assemblies, a group of Years 10 and 11 students have addressed the community on the issue of the Federal Government’s
harsh policy on asylum seekers and more particularly children in detention centres.
The girls held a powerful silent protest in the school -yard, visited a Catholic Mission installation in the city and also made videos in an attempt to raise
awareness on this important social justice issue. Their protest created great interest in the community and in the media; the climax being an article that
appeared in Saturday’s Sydney Morning Herald.
We could not have predicted the response that followed the publishing of this article; it went viral! The article was the most read article in Sat’s SMH, receiving over 5,000 likes and nearly 800 comments on the SMH’s Facebook page. Most of these responses were overwhelmingly supportive of the efforts
of the girls and their teachers to raise awareness of this issue.
However, this issue has also been one that has divided Australian society into a number of camps: many who support the government’s approach to asylum seekers and many who don’t. Some of this last group were quite vocal in their objection to the protest on Facebook and I think it is important to listen to
these people and respond with understanding and humanity.
Over the weekend, over 30 people sent emails of support to the school. Most of these people were perfect strangers as well as some very proud exstudents who took the trouble to find the school email address and write so many wonderful messages of support.
I wanted to share just a few of these:
1) To the courageous girls of Bethlehem College Ashfield. I saw the article about your protests against children seeking refuge in Australia being locked in
indefinite detention in SMH today. I just wanted to say thank you so much. You are exemplars that shame our leaders on both sides of politics with your
simple but powerful acts of protest. I'm glad to see the Catholic social conscience I remember from my school days is still thriving.
Kim Brebach. Kingsford
2) I cannot express enough admiration for the girls of your school who are standing up for the asylum seekers. Finally good people are speaking out. As
your girls would have discovered it doesn't take all that much to find the truth behind the governments (Both parties) policies that vilify these people but for
them of their age it takes more than a little courage to make the protests
3) We would like to offer our admiration and support of the school and its students for the public stand they have taken against the present cruel and
shameful Australian government policies that harm innocent children by detaining them indefinitely in harsh conditions without proper health care, education and recreation facilities, and deprives them of any hope for their future.
Having read the article in the Sydney Morning Herald 16-17 August, page 7) and noted there may have been critical emails sent to the school, we would
like to add our own voices to say that there remain many people in the community like us who support your school and students in taking a courageous
public stand.
We live in an unfortunate time when many Australians have been encouraged by their leaders to fear asylum seekers, and to accept inhumane policies that
harm them in order to deter others from seeking protection here. We believe that a time will come when students like yours, who have had the courage to
stand up for people who are suffering, will be praised rather than criticised. Until that time we urge your students to maintain their courage, knowing that
their own strength and goodness will help to turn the tide of events.
Jeffrey and Anna Mellefont
4) I want to congratulate the students who have taken part in the demonstrations about children in detention. I finally see some hope for the future of Australia if the younger generation is prepared to speak for those who are so oppressed. Unfortunately those in power see potential votes in demonising those
less fortunate but your students are showing courage in opposing policies that are devoid of any humanity or common decency. I am 72 years old and now
see some light at the end of the tunnel. I probably won't be around to see the Australia this younger generation will lead but unfortunately my generation
has not made it easy for them.
Thank you to your school for demonstrating true humanity and decency.
Regards, Bill Bowker
5) I am a former student of Bethlehem Ladies College (graduated in 1991) who was so impressed to read about the School’s recent actions supporting
asylum seekers that I just had to write and let you know about my current work which is very much inspired by my time at Bethlehem.
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During my years at Bethlehem I recall being part of the Amnesty International group and getting involved in social justice activities. After
graduating with my BA (Hons) I went on to work with asylum seekers in Villawood detention centre for the Australian Red Cross and then
worked for the Refugee Council of Australia. My interest in working with refugees and asylum seekers then took me overseas to South
Sudan, Libya and now Ethiopia. I also recently completed my PhD in Social and Political Sciences on migrants and refugees’ settlement
experiences and now work for the Danish Refugee Council as well as being an Honorary Fellow at the University of Melbourne. I’ve just
published a book on multiculturalism and citizenship in Australia.
It was so great to read about Bethlehem inspiring another generation of students and I’d just like to let you know how my time at Bethlehem inspired a
career in this area for which I am most grateful. Unfortunately I am overseas at present otherwise I would love to come and speak to students – but would
be happy to do this in future if the opportunity arises. Keep up the great work!
Sincerely, Melissa Phillips
Dr Melissa Phillips
Honorary Fellow, School of Social and Political Sciences - The University of
Melbourne
Assistant Editor, Journal of Intercultural Studies
I have always been very proud of the way the students of this College have tried
to live out the gospel messages and the example of the Sisters of Charity by
reaching out to the less fortunate through groups such as St Vincent de Paul
Night patrol, Faith in Action, CARE, Assistant Catechists and in this case giving a
voice to those people who have not been permitted a voice.
I know that the Sisters will also be proud of our students as the next generation to
remain faithful to the ideals of Mary Aikenhead.
HSC Drama practical examination, Tuesday, August 19
On Tuesday our Year 12 Drama students presented for their HSC practical examination in the DPH. The students and their Drama teacher Mr Eirth had
devoted many hours both in and outside of scheduled lesson times since the commencement of the HSC course to prepare for their Group performance
and Individual projects. External markers employed by BOSTES, visited the school to assess the students, who although nervous, were very happy with
their performances. Thanks are extended to Mr Eirth for his guidance and support of the girls throughout this very challenging process.
The Navy comes to Ashfield
The Royal Australian Navy Band joined forces with our three local Catholic Schools band
to entertain staff and students from Bethlehem and De La Salle Colleges and St Vincent’s
Primary school. The 45 minute performance covered all genres of music including Disney
classics and some very popular Queen songs which had much of the audience up on
their feet dancing. Some students were also given the opportunity to conduct the band.
Chris Howes, Instrumental Program Director for the On the Block Band, who arranged
the visit, said that “the performance was simply magical and it was so rewarding to see
the students in the audience respond so positively". It was also an amazing experience
for the members of our bands, some of whom have only been studying their instrument
for a short period of time, to perform alongside professional musicians."
The On the Block Band is the initiative of the three Catholic schools in Ashfield
(Bethlehem and De La Salle Colleges and St. Vincent's Primary) and was created to
provide the students with the opportunity to learn an instrument and perform in a band.
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2015 Senior Student Representative Council
During the past few weeks our Year 11 students have been involved in an extensive process to elect the 2015 Senior Student
Representative Council. The process began with nominations; these nominations were then reduced to a list of 30 students who then
presented their nomination speeches to staff and then the Year 11 student body. All the nominees delivered thought provoking and authentic
speeches making it very difficult for staff and students choose the senior leadership team and the SRC and Prefect bodies. I would like to
congratulate all of our nominees and wish them well in their leadership roles for 2015. I would also like to thank Ms. Farhart for the support
she has offered each of the nominees and for the many hours spent coordinating the process.
2015 Senior Leadership team, SRC and Prefects.
College President:
Sarah Azzi
College Vice Presidents:
Georgia Bower and Bedelia Lowrencev
SRC:
Melissa Bebbington, Aliena Brooks, Natasha Cole, Kim Colleen Eyatid, Zixian Huang, Ellanor Kanaan, Neti Lata,
Angela Lim, Alma Pranoto, Sathsara Radaliyagoda, Catherine Sison, Mary-Jo Soueid, Sarah Soueid,
Prefects:
Ruby Clarke, Georgina Dimopoulos, Lucy Durbin, Natalie Duru, Jamie Ghitgas, Antoinette Harb, Vika Latu, Sara Kim,
Christal Le, Juliette Semaan, Seini Vainga, Samantha Sionillo, Mariam Toufan, Celine Vu.
Four students from this group are yet to be elected for the positions of House Captains.
Mr Wheatley’s contract renewal Wednesday, August 20
On Wednesday, August 20, Mrs Debbie Buscall, IW Consultant attended the College to lead the Contract renewal process for Mr Wheatley in his role as
Assistant Principal. Assistant Principals in the Archdiocese of Sydney are offered an initial contract of two years and must then undergo a process of
appraisal before they can be offered an extension to their contract. The process is a very thorough one with Mr Wheatley completing a Self Review
statement. This document, along with the data gathered from the surveys completed by staff, students and parents, was validated through a series of panel
interviews conducted by Mrs Buscall and I. A preliminary report was drafted for presentation to the Director of Catholic Education Dr Dan White.
As expected, the process was a very affirming one for Mr Wheatley who has done an outstanding job in his first appointment as Assistant Principal. He is a
highly accomplished educational leader and this was well acknowledged by his peers, parents and students during the process.
Standard Collection Notice - Student Information
Parents are reminded that from time to time the Catholic Education Office is required to provide student information, particularly to government agencies.
The Catholic Education Office Sydney Standard Collection Notice is published on the CEO public website www.ceosyd.catholic.edu.au. This document
itemises the reason for collecting information about students and their families and the way in which this information may be used by the school. A direct
link to the Standard Collection Notice is: http://www.ceosyd.catholic.edu.au/About/Documents/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=202
FINANCE
Thank you to all the families who have settled their Term 3 school fee accounts.
Your payment of fees directly impacts the ability of the College to provide quality teaching resources and facilities for all students. It is
important for every family to make a financial contribution to their daughter's education.
For those families who are in arrears, could I please ask you settle your fees as soon as possible. If you are unable to do so, please
contact either myself or Mrs Condon to discuss ways in which we can assist you. We cannot assist you if we are not aware of your
circumstances. I understand that this can be embarrassing for parents but all discussions are of a confidential nature.
I would also like to take this opportunity to remind you of the variety of ways school fees can be paid. BPAY, Credit Card or cheque
are the preferred options however if you are paying in cash please do not send large amounts of cash with students. Fees can be paid
in instalments on a regular basis; simply let us know that this is how you intend to pay. We are also able to accept payments in advance should you wish to get a “head start” on next year's fees. Our office is able to take payments Monday to Friday from 8.30am to
3.15pm. Thank you.
Mrs Paula Bounds
Principal
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From the Assistant Principal…
Conversations with parents this week have led me to source the article below. How much time does your daughter spend with technology? A few parents have expressed their concerns about the negative impact technology has on their daughters and their family
relationships. One mother in the United States released a phone app that locks her children’s phones if they don’t answer her calls or SMS’.
I’ve also included an article entitled “10 Common Discipline Mistakes” (Pg 15), by the renowned adolescent psychologist Michael Grose. As a
parent, I think I’ve made every one of these mistakes with my own children. Its not easy being a parent in the 21st Century.
http://www.generationnext.com.au/2014/08/parents-much-farther-reaching-effects-know/
Parents Are Having Much Farther Reaching Effects Than They Know
We were pretty good at keeping computers and televisions out of bedrooms, but as technology developed we somehow missed that
phones and tablets ARE computers.
One of the main conversations I have with parents is about their exhaustion at parenting with so many devices in the home. Parents feel out of
control. At my seminars I often ask for a show of hands and the majority of families own a collection of iPads, iPods, other tablets, an Xbox, a Wii, a
DS, iPhones and more…
Most parents wonder if their limit setting is actually worth it.
It’s so constant isn’t it? I have 3 children and it feels like I have to remind them of the boundaries with technology regularly.
But be encouraged, it IS worth it.
A study of over 1300 families, by my colleague in the US found, “that parents are having much farther reaching effects than they know.”
The study indicated some powerful benefits for children when parents set healthy limits on entertainment screen time (TV and video games) and
limits of the type of content viewed.
Some effects are seen more immediately and others over time.
(Please keep in mind that ‘limiting’ does not mean banning all technology or taking everything away – it indicates a healthy balance and an inclusion
of many other actives, such as sport, drama, kicking a ball, going shopping, chatting over dinner…)
“When parents are involved it has a powerful protective effect across a wide range of different areas that they probably never would have expected
to see,” (Douglas Gentile)
Two Immediate effects of placing limits on media (which seem obvious but are great to see):
1. Those children spent less time on TV and video games
2. Those children saw less violent media content
However, it is the long-term effects that surprised the researchers the most. Children whose parents set more limits on the amount of time spent
with media 7 months before:
1. were now getting more sleep
2. were getting better grades in school
3. had an indirectly positive change in Body Mass (because children were simply moving around more)
Additionally, parents limiting children’s content exposure (to violent media) 7 months before resulted in:
1. increased pro-social behaviour – exhibiting more helpful and cooperative pro-social behaviours at school
2. less aggressive behaviour toward their peers
Image adapted from Iowa State University study
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Doug reminds us that the effect is not immediate and that makes it difficult for parents to recognise. We don’t notice children growing taller
in a day, or see Maths grades improve after a week of extra maths lessons, but after a year? – well that is when we suddenly notice that our son has
grown too tall for his trousers.
Thus, this principle applies to media exposure. i.e Our children are not going to become violent street brawlers after a few days of playing
violent video games, or get an F in English after staying up for the World Cup, but over time the distributed effects on their lives are real.
A note on aggression: Parents assume that we mean that children will display violent behaviours or become involved in school punch-ups after playing
days and days of GTA, and when that doesn’t happen, they say, “You see, there is no effect on my child! The study is nonsense.” However, learned
aggression is not related to direct copying behaviours, but ways of thinking. Thinking about how others see you, their intentions toward you and their
value as a human being etc.
It is important to remember that the largest growing market of gamers are adults, hence the games developed with adult themes. Yet there are far too
many children playing violent (MA15+) games, while still in the process of growing and developing their sense of self, sense of others and learning about
the world around them.
If you still don’t believe there is any effect on children please think about a simplistic illustration for a moment – How do you learn a phone number? You
repeat it over and over and over until it is committed to memory. Even when you erase the number from your phone, it is burned into your brain for a long
time. I can still remember the phone number from my childhood home in another country, which changed over 25 years ago. Can you?
Please be encouraged
“When you tell your child that they’ve reached their limit of screen time for the day or that they aren’t allowed to play a particular game because of its
content, you aren’t going to see their grades improve immediately or better behavior tomorrow (in fact, you might see a lot of complaining today). But this
study demonstrates that the effects of setting and enforcing limits has powerful benefits for children’s health, school, and social outcomes. That’s remarkable when you realize that these are all very different types of outcomes, and setting media limits has a measurable impact on all of them for the
future!”A/Prof Douglas Gentile.
In our home we don’t always get it perfectly right, but this study is encouraging to all of us ‘limit setters’. It is worth it. We do have a positive effect, even if
we don’t notice it today.
Collett Smart is a registered psychologist, psychology tutor at UWS, speaker, freelance writer and mum of 3. She writes on her blog. You can follow here
on Twitter at @collettsmart and on her Facebook page.
Thank you to students, parents and staff who participated in my contract renewal this week. Thank you for your support, encouragement and thoughtful
recommendations for my future growth.
Wayne Wheatley
Assistant Principal
No Stopping signs in Bland Street
Parents are reminded to observe the road
rules
around the streets in front of the College.
Bland Street services our three schools and for
safety reasons parents are not to drop-off nor
pick-up in the “No Stopping” Zones.
There are hefty fines from Council and the
NSW Police for breaking these traffic laws.
Thank you.
Important Dates Term 3, 2014
26 August
27 August
28-29 August
2 September
4 September
5 September
12 September
Yr 7 (Yr8 2015) LOTE talks
Inner West CEO Parent Forum
2015 SRC & Prefect Leadership Camp
Yr11 Exams commence (2/9-12/9)
Father’s Day breakfast 8am & Mass 9am at
St Vincent’s Church
Yr10 History incursion
Yr7 Vaccinations (HPV Dose 3)
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Religious Education News and Father’s Day Mass invitation
From the Religious Education Coordinator…
What an Amazing Couple of Weeks!
The past couple of weeks have been filled with many
inspirational moments, times of reflection and emotion.
Last Thursday I had the opportunity to attend the 175th
Anniversary of the Sisters of Charity in Australia, at St
Mary’s Cathedral. During Auxiliary Bishop Brady’s
homily he stated several times the importance of the
Sisters of Charity working with the poor and challenging the governmental bodies to take a closer look at
policies that affected the poor.
In Term 2, students and staff of our College gathered
together to learn more about refugees and asylum
seekers. They worked together to create and be involved in initiatives of social awareness for the Children being held in immigration detention centres across Australia, in the Asia-Pacific region and the
world. These initiatives caught the attention of local newspapers and more recently Sydney Morning
Herald (pg6-7) last Saturday contained an article showing the silent actions many of our students participated in. I am exceptionally proud of all the students and Ms Sakr as they have embodied what it
means to be ‘Christ like’ and follow in the Charism of the Sisters of Charity through their actions.
Feast day of St Mary of the Cross
I would like to thank our Year 7 -11 SRC students for leading very reflective liturgies on Friday 8th of
August to celebrate the Feast Day of St Mary of the Cross (photos above).
Year 9 & 10 Indigenous Incursion
On Friday 8th of August our students were privileged to
be meet Ryka Ali, a very proud ambassador for Australia’s Indigenous youth. Ryka performed a cultural workshop for our students with his grandmother Sydney. It
was an entertaining, informative and interactive presentation that all the students and teachers really enjoyed.
Some photos can be seen here.
Father’s Day reminder
In recent newsletters we invited our fathers, grandfathers, uncles and all the
guardians and family members who have had a great influence in the lives of
our students to come to a special Father’s Day Mass on Thursday
4th September.
We will begin the morning with a BBQ breakfast at 8.00am, bacon and eggs on
a roll. Fathers, grandfathers and uncles, just imagine turning up to the college
and having your daughter, granddaughter or niece wait on you and bring you a
lovely BBQ breakfast that you didn’t have to cook! It would be lovely to see you
there! It is not too late to send in the RSVP.
If you would like to come please complete the RVSP slip shown here or contact
the College Office on 9798-9099.
In faith,
Liz Moodey
Religious Education Coordinator
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Curriculum News and Brain teaser
From the Curriculum Coordinator…
Year 11
The end of Term 3 is a milestone for our Year 11 students as they complete their Preliminary HSC studies. The girls begin their final Preliminary
examinations on Wednesday 3rd September, and we hope they will all perform to the best of their ability. Please keep them in your prayers.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and they who live by it grow in understanding. Praise will be His for ever. Psalm 111:10
O Wise God, we pray that the girls’ minds might be rested, their bodies energized, and their spirits inspired for these exams. Grant them peace and
assurance so that they might do their best, regardless of what that might be.
Help them to support each other by offering reassurance and confidence. May they be honest and insightful, and give a true record of what they
have learned.
Amen
Most students study 12 or 13 units during the Preliminary year. The HSC year requires a minimum of 10 units of study, so students wishing to drop
a subject have the opportunity to do so from the beginning of next term. We encourage the girls to think carefully about any decisions they are
making, and to listen to the advice of their teachers. There is no need to make decisions quickly, as subjects can be dropped right up until the end
of the HSC year. If your daughter is considering a change to her pattern of study early in Term 4, please take some time to discuss this with her
over the holidays. Any student wishing to alter her program of study will need to collect a subject variation form from the general office. This form
needs to be signed by parents, students and relevant teachers, then returned to me before any changes are made. I will be speaking with Year 11
students to explain the process further at the completion of the exams.
Students who have excelled in English Extension, Mathematics Extension, or History (Ancient or Modern) may be able to undertake English Extension 2, Mathematics Extension 2 or History Extension. Any student considering these courses should be discussing this with their teachers now,
and completing subject variation forms before the end of Week 1 Term 4. A letter of application is also required for consideration for History Extension. Extension classes will begin in Week 2 of Term 4.
Year 12
Year 12 students have only a few weeks before the HSC Examinations begin. We are currently preparing for the graduation celebrations in Week
10. The girls will attend tutorial sessions in each subject throughout the remainder of that week. We wish them well in their preparation.
ASSESSMENTS DUE DURING TERM 3 WEEKS 7, 8 and 9
YEAR 12
Mrs Janet Mann, Curriculum Coordinator
YEAR 11
WEEK 8
25th August – English Advanced, Standard, Retail, Textiles
26th August – SLR, Society & Culture
2nd September - Exam Block begins – Timetable to be advised
WEEK 9
Exam Block
WEEK 7
th
25 August – Music Performances
YEAR 10
YEAR 9
WEEK 7
25th August – Commerce, Dance
WEEK 8
2nd September – Maths 5.3
3rd September – Maths 5.2, IST
WEEK 9
8th Sept–Elec Hist,Food Tech, Japanese
10th Sept – Drama, Maths 5.1, Vis Art
11th September - English
8th September – Drama
9th September – Elective History
WEEK 7
29th August – Religion
WEEK 8
1st September – Maths
2nd September – Technology E
3rd September – Geography, History
WEEK 9
9th September – Vis Arts A, Japanese
10th – 11th September – PDHPE
10th – 12th September – Technology
12th September – Visual Arts B
28th 29th August – Science C,D,E
29th August - Geography
2nd September – English, Science A
3rd September – History, Maths
4th September – PDHPE A
5th September – PDHPE D,E, Science B
8th September – PDHPE B,C
10th September – Visual Arts A,C,E
10th, 11th September - Technology
YEAR 8
25th August - Maths 5.1
26th August – Science
27th August - History
29th August – Commerce, Italian
2nd September – Dance, Geography
5th September – English, IST
YEAR 7
BRAIN TEASERS Problem 16
I have 20 ribbons in a box. There are 2 red, 2 blue, 2
green, 2 black, 2 pink, 2 purple, 2 white, 2 yellow, 2
orange and 2 brown. If I am blindfolded, how many
ribbons would I have to pick out of the box to be sure I
will have two of the same colour?
Students are invited to solve this problem, and deposit the answer, marked clearly
with name and homeroom, in the box in the General Office by 3pm on Monday 8th
September. The first correct entry drawn will receive a canteen voucher!!!!
Last week’s solution: N and Z. All the letters read the same upside down.
Congratulations to Vernice Oblea of 10 A who found both letters.
See Mrs Mann to collect your canteen voucher.
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Bethlehem College Tour Of Italy: 8 April 2015 update
Below are some odd bits and pieces about Italy that are worth savouring, a bit like a minestrone soup, in preparation for our trip next
year. If you are still considering joining us on tour, then you need to contact Mr
Cinque ASAP.
Cappuccino after a Meal - No!
In Italy cappuccino is seen as a breakfast drink; after midday no true Italian would
ever drink it. It is simply impossible to see an Italian ordering a cappuccino after a full
meal, therefore if you order it in a restaurant or at night, be prepared to receive a
shocked face from your waiter. Italians prefer a straight espresso to help with digestion.
Italians Have Large Families - Not!
Italian families with six to eight children are more a thing of the past for the most
part. Italians not only get married later than Australians, they also have one of the
lowest birth rates in the world and the population is actually shrinking. The average
Italian family has 1.27 children. Divorce is also on the rise in Italy and people often
don't start families until they're well into their 30s. For a nation that has long based
itself on traditions of home and family this is certainly a problem that has raised concerns.
Ideas for a Special Italian Gift to Bring Home
From Murano: small glass animals like a dog or rooster, a leaf-shape glass pendant, or a glass millifiori paperweight. A Venetian glass perfume
bottle is an exceptionally lovely gift for a special person.
Jewellery: Italian charms depicting everything from kittens to hearts to the Italian flag, a necklace made from Mediterranean coral or the traditional
gold horn of Italy.
Books: Italian cities and regions, famous Italians, Italian cuisine or landmarks.
Shoes: Hugo Vitelli, Bruno Magli, Mila Paoli and Salvatore Ferragamo: Italy is well-known for the quality of its shoes.
Handbag or briefcase: Italy is famous for its leather.
Miscellaneous: Certified Roman coins, vintage postcards of Italy, an oil painting of an Italian landscape, an antique map of the country, vintage
luggage labels from Italian hotels, some bargello needlework, a dress or suit made by a fashionable Italian designer, and the list could go on.
Quotes about Italy
"Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go." -- Truman Capote
"Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life." -- Anna Akhmatova
"What is the fatal charm of Italy? What do we find there that can be found nowhere else? I believe it is a certain permission to be human, which
other places, other countries, lost long ago." -- Erica Jong
"I love the language, that soft bastard Latin, Which melts like kisses from a female mouth, And sounds as if it should be writ on satin With syllables
which breathe of the sweet South." -- George Byron
"You may have the universe if I may have
Italy." -- Giuseppe Verdi
Mr E Cinque
Stage 5 Coordinator / Italian Teacher
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Standard Collection Notice from CEO Page 1
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Standard Collection Notice from CEO Page 2
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Community News…
Ordering School Photos online
Please find below instructions for ordering photos from the Advancedlife Photographers website:
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Go to www.advancedlife.com.au and enter the following 9 digit Online Key Code Z8L 4D1 FWF (this code
will also be in the top right-hand corner of envelopes for future reference).
Select GROUP PHOTOS and select which photo you want to purchase and select ADD TO CART. You
can then find the next photo and repeat the process. Note: parents can also enter their daughter’s name in
the search bar on the left-hand side above the group list of photos to show her events.
Once you have finished choosing your photos, go to CHECKOUT (at top right-hand side of the page
represented by a shopping trolley symbol).
Check your order is correct (to remove any unwanted orders, press DELETE)
Proceed to payment through CHECKOUT option at the bottom of page.
Please telephone: 1300 728 972 if you experience any issues ordering your photos.
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St Vincent’s Catholic Primary School Ashfield
Showcase Day...
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Mass for Pregnant Mothers…
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Parenting Ideas—Insights by Michael Grose
Ten common discipline mistakes
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Southern Cross Catholic Vocational College (SCCVC) News...
2015
Enrolment Information
Showcase
Thursday, 21 August 2014
Showcase 5.30pm
Reality to Runway 7.00pm
EVET Information Night
Tuesday, 9 September 2014 5.30pm-6.30pm
2014 College Tours
Monday, 25 August 2014 4.00pm
Monday, 8 September 2014 4.00pm
Monday, 13 October 2014 8.40am
Friday, 14 November 2014 4.00pm
Friday, 12 September 2014 8.40am
Wednesday, 29 October 2014 4.00pm
Wednesday, 26 November 2014 8.40am
Please contact Ms Anne Powell for Enrolment packages or any other inquiries on
Ph: 8372 4400 or email anne.powell@syd.catholic.edu.au or visit our website www.sscvc.nsw.edu.au
Please contact the College office on Ph: 8372 4400 to make a College Tour booking.
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Catholic Youth Services—Gracefest 2014
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Catholic Youth Services—Music Ministry Workshop
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HSC Help @ Leichhardt Library
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Ashfield Council Grants Scheme Information
Closing date: Midnight 19/9/2014
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Inner West Little Athletics Centre and
St Patrick’s Summer Hill annual Youth Mass & Social News...
ST PATRICK’S CHURCH SUMMER HILL
To the annual
Youth Mass + Social
Date: Sunday 14th September 2014
Time: 6pm (BBQ beginning after mass at 7pm)
Address: 9 Drynan st Summer Hill
Are you studying for your HSC, attending University or TAFE, in high school or new to the work
force? Why not get together with other young people and share experiences.
Please contact the parish on 97986016 for
any further information
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Rosamund Plummer plays the Ryuteki A beautiful concert of Japanese flute and harp
Rosamund Plummer (principal piccolo of the SSO) returns from several months study in Japan to present a talk and performance
on the ryuteki. The ryuteki is the Japanese traditional transverse flute used in gagaku. See one of Australia's top flute-players
talk about her experiences of learning music in another culture!
When: September 7th, 2.30pm Where: The Flute Tree, 1/111 Moore Street, Leichhardt, NSW Tickets: $15/$10/$40 Full/Concession/Family ‐ pre book. $20 at the door. For more information call (02) 9564 1233 or email
info@woodwind-group.com.au
Rosamund will be giving a talk on her experiences, followed by a recital on the ryuteki with harpist Louise
Johnson. There will be a light Japanese afternoon tea served.
About the Musicians
Rosamund Plummer - Ryuteki
Rosamund Plummer began her studies at the Sydney
Conservatorium High School as a student of Peter
Richardson and Margaret Crawford. In 1978 she was
appointed Principal Piccolo with the Elizabethan
Melbourne Orchestra (now the State Orchestra of
Victoria) and, a year later, Associate Principal Flute. She
has studied with Peter Lloyd, William Bennett, James
Galway and Louis Moyse.
In 1986 she was the winner of the Sixth National Flute
Competition and also was appointed Principal Piccolo of
the Sydney Symphony. Rosamund regularly performs
with other Australian orchestras, including the TSO, ACO
and ASO. As a founding member of the flute quartet
Tucana, she regularly commissions and performs new
music by Australian composers. Rosamund Plummer is
a part-time lecturer in flute at the Sydney
Conservatorium of Music, and co-author of Studies for
the Advanced Flautist (Australian Music Centre).
Louise Johnson - Harp
Louise Johnson is the principal harp with the Sydney
Symphony Orchestra, which was established in 1932 and
performs approximately 150 concerts a year to more than
350,000 people around the world. Ms. Johnson has
amassed 43 years of experience in the music industry, and
has been working with the symphony for the past 28.
As a member of the symphony, she works with world-class
musicians and soloists at the Sydney Opera House. She has
also been teaching music and the harp for 35 years.
Throughout her career, Ms. Johnson has become an
expert in a variety of musical genres, classical music and
working with the media. She attributes her success to her
hard work, passion and dedication
To book tickets, visit: woodwind.fikket.com
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Canterbury Bulldogs—Junior Touch Football News...
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