Vol.36 No.5 10th April 09 (Read-Only)

Mercedes College
Newsletter
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VOL 36 Number 5
10 April 2009
Week 10 Term 1
Holy Week is the most significant festival for Christians everywhere. Students often question why we celebrate the
Cross considering that it was the most miserable punishment in the Roman Empire. We know, however, that the
cross is not an end in itself but that Jesus had to die to fulfil the promise to all humanity. On Sunday we celebrate the
resurrection – the greatest symbol of God’s love. Throughout Lent we have examined the woundedness of our lives
and why our relationship with God has possibly broken down. The joy of Easter, of course, is in the knowledge that,
in spite of everything, we are loved by God and we face Easter confident in the promise it holds for us. This week we
have journeyed the path of Jesus’ suffering and resurrection through the Stations of the Cross, beautifully prepared
by our Year 12 students. On behalf of the staff and students I thank them for helping us to reflect with such
prayerfulness. May we all celebrate a happy and holy Easter.
As the first term ends, I marvel at the many events and achievements of the past 10 weeks, and thank God for the
gift of each member of our College community. Catherine McAuley told her Sisters that ‘if you work in expectation,
you will often be disappointed’. Never once have I been disappointed but rather continue to be in awe of the
generosity of spirit of so many parents, students and staff and the inspiration of the Sisters.
Mrs Carli Sanbrook and Mrs Cynthia Pickering are leaving to have their first baby and we wish them both all the very
best. Mrs Paula Campos and Mrs Kathleen O’Toole begin their long service leave, returning to us in Term 3. Mrs
Jenny Porter will also be on leave for Term 2.
We welcome Mrs Chris Aldous (RE and Christian Service Learning), Ms Lisa McBride (drama coordinator) and Mr
Anthony Lionetti (History, S&E and RE). We also welcome back Mrs Philippa Hunt (English) for Term 2 and thank Mr
Peter Sharpe for taking on the head of the English learning area for second term.
I hope that many of you came along to the College to enjoy the Year 12 Play, Dead White Males, by David
Williamson. The girls did a wonderful job under the direction of Mrs Carli Sanbrook. Well done girls. On Tuesday last
we had the wonderful musical evening featuring the House Choirs, the Junior and Select Choirs and the Madrigals. It
was a pleasure to be there and to see the girls embrace and welcome the members of the Spirit of the Streets Choir,
who are always such an inspiration. Thank you.
From the beginning of term 2 we are introducing the Future Problem Solving Program to some of our outstanding
achievers in Year 7 and Year 8. The program began in 1974 when Dr Paul Torrance was invited to work with a group
of gifted students in Georgia, USA. It compels students to think more creatively and positively about issues, develop
an active interest in the future, think critically and analytically, learn about complex societal issues, develop research
skills and apply knowledge towards the generation of new ideas. The program features several curricular as well as
co-curricular opportunities to engage students in problem solving and is affiliated with other international programs.
Fourteen Year 7 and twelve Year 8 students have been invited to participate and have already been through a
rigorous selection process. I thank sincerely Mrs Sabrina Hughes, Mrs Arletta Ralph and Ms Yvette Elliott for
spearheading the program and wish the girls well.
I wish all the students and staff a restful and enjoyable break. Thank you again for your generous giving. Safe travel
if you are going away on holidays and I will look forward to seeing you all again at the end of April, refreshed and reenergized.
FOR YOUR DIARY
God bless.
Sat
Mon
Tue
Wed
Sheena Barber, Principal
COMPASSION
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25 Apr
27 Apr
28 Apr
29 Apr
Anzac Day
Anzac Day holiday
Staff Day/Home Study Day
STUDENTS COMMENCE TERM 2
INTEGRITY
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PASTORAL CARE NEWS
YEAR 7 NEWS - Mrs Rita McNamee
YEAR 10 NEWS - Mrs Leanne Davis
We spent another enjoyable Friday afternoon bowling with
the Year 10 Trinity students. Our next social activity with
Trinity will be our Academy Awards Social in term 3.
It’s hard to believe that your daughters have completed one
term already and I have to say that overall the transition was a
good one for most of them. Next term the students have their
first ‘social’ with the Trinity College boys during the first week
back on Thursday 30 April. We will be walking the girls to
Wellington Square where they will have a picnic with the boys.
A letter has been sent to you regarding the details of this small
excursion.
We are busy this week finishing off Easter activities and
finalising our projects and contributions to Project
Compassion. Everyone is looking forward to the big
Dodgeball competition on Wednesday and regardless of
the outcome of the game the winner will be Caritas.
Homerooms have also been asked to bring in contributions
for the Fete and if your daughter has not yet done so this
may be done at the start of next term. I am looking forward
to seeing many wonderful cakes and biscuits on fete day
also. There are many fete related Christian Service hours
and activities available for girls who need to pick up some
hours.
I would like to congratulate the following girls for their caring
behaviour and for being nominated as Homeroom Heroes for
the last fortnight.
Maddison Krause
Lauren Canning
Macy Gregson
7.1
7.2
7.3
On Wednesday morning the Year 10s will be given a quick
tour of Mercedes Village and the girls will be shown the
rooms they will occupy next term. We are all very excited
about this and it will make the start of term two very special.
Finally, the Year 7 Pastoral Care staff and myself wish you and
your families a very blessed and peace-filled Easter.
YEAR 8 NEWS - Mrs Margaret Ancliffe
A few girls need to make alterations to their hair during the
holidays and I ask that everyone checks the size and length
of their winter uniform so each girl will be able to make a
smooth transition into the winter uniform on the due date.
Wishing you all a happy and healthy Easter.
The girls have reached the end of their first term and they can
all be very proud of their efforts and achievements. They
responded well to the guest speaker from Public Transport who
came and spoke to them during Pastoral Care about the correct
and safe way to travel on public transport. They asked sensible
and mature questions when it came to question time.
YEAR 11 NEWS - Mrs Marianne Morphett
It has been an eventful first term for the Year 11 girls and
they are to be commended on their involvement in many
aspects of school life.
Congratulations to the girls who represented the College at the
recent interschool swimming carnival; they did extremely well!
Special praise for the excellent behavior shown by the girls from
8.1, 8.4 and 8.5 who came along as spectators. They looked
fantastic in their summer uniforms and were wonderful
ambassadors for the College.
The river cruise with Trinity College last week provided a
relaxing social occasion with which to conclude the term.
Early next term we will have our first informal gathering with the
Year 8s from Trinity. We plan to have a picnic lunch and some
introductory games during our PC period.
Girls will be required to be in their winter uniform next term. An
exception to this will be our photo day on Monday 4 May when
the College has decided to photograph Years 7 and 8 in their
full summer uniform with their blazer. A reminder for this will be
given to the girls during week one.
YEAR 9 NEWS - Mrs Sherrin Adams
It is hard to believe that we have reached the end of term
already! Most of the girls are showing a pleasing growth in
maturity and can be very proud of the efforts they have made
over the term. The interim reports for most of the girls are very
pleasing.
Next term is, of course, most exciting with dancing starting in
week one and the social in week nine. All parents should have
received a final letter concerning dancing groups.
I wish all Year 9 families and the Pastoral Care team a happy
and holy Easter. I hope to see all of the girls back fit and well
next term.
Congratulations to Pegah Safdel (11.7) who acted as an
ambassador for CARAD (Coalition for Asylum Seekers,
Refugees and Detainees) at Presbyterian Ladies College.
Pegah shared her experiences with the students and was
presented with hundreds of books donated by PLC families
to assist in the language and education programmes run by
CARAD.
We wish the girls and their families a happy Easter and
hope they have a refreshing break.
YEAR 12 NEWS - Ms Bernadette Dell
The girls have been giving some serious thought to life
beyond school after an address from our Careers
Counsellors. They have been invited to complete a sheet
that outlines their career interests so that our Career
Counsellors can assist our students with appropriate
information for the training options and occupations that are
most suitable for each girl. In addition, any student who has
queries about entrance requirements to institutions, special
programs or post-school employment is welcome to make
an appointment with the counsellors and receive direct
personal advice.
The Leavers’ jackets arrived on Monday and the girls
showed great stamina in keeping them on in the hot weather
but all students need to remember that the jackets are
casual and sporting wear, and must not be worn again with
their formal uniform. They will be able to wear it as an
alternative to the sports jacket and to events such as the
frog jog, athletics carnivals, Mercy Day and out of school.
I hope all students have a relaxing break to reinvigorate
themselves for a very busy term that lies ahead. This is also
an ideal time to catch up on reading or tidying up notes or
similar tasks that many students let slip as more pressing
course requirements take over. It is always reassuring
starting a term well prepared to face the tasks ahead.
COMPASSION
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Study Skills for ALL Students
Attached to this Newsletter is a Flyer from Improved
Communication Skills. This is a private business that provides
courses in study skills. They will provide two sessions (April 23 &
24) at Mercedes during the forthcoming school holidays to any
student who requires further skills as outlined in the flyer. There
will be separate sessions for senior and junior students. All
enquiries and registrations must be done directly through
Improved Communication Skills.
Mr C Cole , Deputy Principal
Gospel Challenge
12 April—Easter Sunday—John 20:1-9. The Gospel
describes the surprise and excitement of Mary of Magdala
and the disciples who discovered that the tomb was empty.
19 April—Second Sunday of Easter. (Sunday of Divine
Mercy)—John 20:19-31. The Gospel describes how the
risen Jesus gave the task of continuing his work to his
disciples.
Salvation Army Workshop
On Thursday 12 March Grace Gatt-Lodding (10.1), Georgia
Cowan (10.2), Sicora Ostle (10.3), Arielle Koenig-Luck (10.4)
and Jacinta Cowan (10.5) were selected to represent the school
in the Salvation Army Beyond the Classroom workshop at the
Rivervale Centre. We participated in many activities including a
quiz on the Salvation Army (did you know that they invented the
doughnut?) and listening to volunteers and how they came to be
involved with the charity. We dressed up and played the roles of
people in our society and learnt about how people shun the
marginalised. Through playing this game we not only realised
how generous and selfless people of the community can be, but
also that there are always people available to help, regardless of
who you are. We met many people from different schools and
some with whom we still keep in contact. We all had a fantastic
day and encourage everyone to get involved with the Salvation
Army.
Sicora, Grace and Jacinta
Prayer
Teach us how to go apart and rest with You awhile, with no
thoughts, no needs, no concerns. Enable us just to be, to
listen and be still. Come to us., Lord, in the quiet of our
silence. Amen, Shalom.
Year 12 Service Hours—URGENT
Year 12 students who require more service hours please see Mrs
Stacey at Student Services during lunch times to sign up for service
opportunities during the holidays. These are opportunities to complete some, if not all your hours. It is imperative that service hours
are completed as soon as possible.
Mrs Margaret Ryan
Distribution of Fete Flyers
Students from all years will participate in the distribution of fete
flyers as part of their contribution to the Mercedes College
Fete. On Wednesday 29 April students from different year
groups will be transported around various streets in Perth and
surrounding suburbs to distribute fete flyers. We anticipate this
to take approximately 50 mins (equivalent to one class period).
Students will be accompanied by a teacher and will be
supervised. If you do not wish your daughter to participate in
this activity, which will benefit the College fete, please email
Mrs Stacey at the College on jstacey@mercedes.wa.edu.au.
If no response is received by Wednesday 29 April we will
assume that you are happy for your daughter to help with the
distribution of fete flyers. Thank you for your support with this
and we look forward to a successful fete.
Mrs Sheena Barber, Principal
FETE NEWS
THE COLLEGE IS OPEN DURING THE HOLIDAYS
8am—4pm for DONATIONS!
MAJOR FETE RAFFLE
If you have sold your raffle tickets, please return the butts
and proceeds as soon as possible. You have until Friday 1
May. Hurry, time is running out for you to sell, sell, sell your
tickets. Unsold tickets must be returned by Wednesday
29 April. If you have lost your tickets, please provide a letter stating this as all books must be accounted for.
Rhythmic Gymnastics News
Mercedes has achieved some fantastic results from their first
competition this year. The judges’ invitational held a couple of
weekends ago was extremely successful for our club.
Congratulations to all our gymnasts who competed in two apparatus
each in this competition. The fantastic results were:
Level 7 Junior - Gemma Mulholland-6th apparatus 1 (freehand),
3rd apparatus 2 (hoop) and 3rd overall (bronze medallist).
Level 7 Senior - Sarah Marshman-3rd apparatus 1 (Ball), 3rd
apparatus 2 (Hoop) and 3rd overall (bronze Medallist); Jessica
Burns-1st apparatus 1 (hoop), 2nd apparatus 2 (clubs) and 2nd
overall (silver medallist); Daniella Sicari-2nd apparatus 1 (ball), 1st
apparatus 2 (rope) and 1st overall (gold medallist).
Level 5 - Tansy Barr– and apparatus 1 (freehand), 2nd apparatus 2
(hoop) and 2nd overall (silver medallist). Tansy also competed in the
level 5 SAT (badge testing) and passed with flying colours.
Level 4 - Siobhan Brewster-1st apparatus 1 (rope), 1st overall (gold
medallist); Ghislaine Brewster-2nd Apparatus 1 (rope), 2nd overall
(silver medallist).
Thanks to our judges Barbara, Wendy and Kristin. We know it was a
big job and we all really appreciate your efforts. Thank you to the
volunteers Erica Morrissey, Katelyn Morrissey, Natasha Brewster
and Lori Burns. Special thanks to Wendy Sicari for helping with the
floor marshalling. New members to the gym club are always
welcome to come and try out Tuesdays in the Hall. Please note that
training times for Term 2 for beginner gymnasts is Monday and
Tuesday 3.30-5.00pm.
Sharing stories helps give students a bright future
50th Jubilee Celebrations at Holy Rosary School Doubleview
Pegah at PLC
Last week Year 11 student Pegah
Safdel visited PLC to share her
experiences of coming to Australia as a
refugee. After sharing her experiences
with students, Pegah was presented
with hundreds of books donated by PLC
families. The books will be distributed
through CARAD (Coalition for Asylum
Seekers, Refugees and Detainees) to
assist refugee children, much like
Pegah, with their education and
language skills.
COMPASSION
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Mrs Therese Temby will address the Holy Rosary Parish and school
community on the topic of the history of Catholic Education in Western
Australia and its relationship to the Church. Mrs Temby is eminently
qualified to talk on this topic having been the parent of children who
attended Holy Rosary, a member of the teaching staff, the former
Director of Catholic Education in Western Australia and the current
Chair of the National Catholic Education Commission. All members
and friends of our community are invited to attend the hour long talk at
Our Lady of The Rosary Church on Sunday 3 May at 2.00pm and will
be followed by afternoon tea in the parish hall. This is a great
opportunity to hear from one of the most influential leaders in Catholic
Education in recent times. As Mrs Temby is generously donating her
time there is no charge to attend.
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COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD
SPORTS NEWS
MUSIC NEWS
Interschool Softball
Last Friday the Mercedes College softball team played in a
round-robin competition at Mirrabooka Softball Centre. The
girls played extremely well and ended up coming third on the
day. Congratulations must go to Mary-Grace Espeleta and
Samantha Jackson for their fantastic pitching and to Hayley
Cogan for her two home runs. Also, a special thank you to
Hayley for her leadership as captain of the team on the day
and at the training sessions. Congratulations to Hayley Cogan
for making the School Sport Interstate Softball Championships
team which will be held in Adelaide in May.
Little Athletics State Championships
Congratulations to Francesca Da Rui (10.3) and Jessica
Pillera (10.1) who were nominated for Athlete of the Year. This
award is given to the top performing athlete in the Little
Athletics State Championships. Francesca took out the award
and will be competing for the state in the multi event
championship, which will be held in Adelaide during these
holidays. Jessica will be representing the state at an athletics
competition in Kuala Lumpur during the July holidays.
Congratulations also to Vincion Geneste (10.2) who received
the Sportsmanship award at the Little Athletics State
Championships.
P&F FUNDRAISER - ENTERTAINMENT BOOK
The Entertainment Book vouchers allow you to sample many fine
restaurants, attractions, activities, theatres, cinemas, travel and
accommodation. So when you next decide to go out with friends or
family or want to treat the kids, use your Entertainment™ Book and
receive great discounts. Order the new 2009/2010 book and take
advantage of all the savings as well as help raise funds for the College.
The books are valid from 1 June 2009 to 31 May 2010.
To order your Entertainment™ Book complete the order form below
and return it with your payment to the College to Jackie Stacey.
Payment can be made by cash, cheque, or credit card.
No. of Entertainment™ Books __________
x $65(GST incl.)
Name ___________________________
Phone ________________________
Signature ____________________________
Method of Payment: - Cash / Visa / Amex / Mastercard / Cheque
Spirit of Voices: Mercedes Choral Music Night featuring The
Sprit of the Streets Choir
Congratulations to all of the girls who performed on Tuesday
night! The concert was a huge success – we had a full hall with
an audience of over 300 people! Congratulations also to the
House Choirs. McDonald won the competition with their beautiful
and emotional version of Tears in Heaven. Frayne was awarded
second place with an upbeat Hail Holy Queen from Sister Act.
Thank you so much to the House Choir leaders, Emily Frost and
Grace Gardner (Frayne), Dominique Cleary and Sally-Anne
Curtain (McAuley), Pippa Lester, Sophie Lester and Rhiannon
O’Connor (McDonald) and Daniella Sicari (Serisier) – you did a
fantastic job and should be very proud of yourselves.
Events for Term 2 – All students involved will be advised
with a note
Holiday Rehearsal – Tuesday 21 April: Jazz Band, Rock
Band, Year 9/10 Percussion
Year 12 Parent Soiree – Sunday 26 April: Madrigals, selected
solo performers
Fete – Sunday 3 May: Madrigals, Jazz Band, Select Choir,
Junior Choir, Rock Band, Year 9/10 Percussion
Trinity/Mercedes Junior Music Night – Wednesday 20 May:
More details to follow
Trinity/Mercedes Senior Music Night – Wednesday 24June:
More details to follow
Mrs Claire Gamlin, Music Coordinator
Page Turners Book Club
Eight girls attended our meeting on 24 March. The girls spoke at
length about books they had read, including last month’s book club
offerings, over afternoon tea. Mrs Daniel then previewed this
month’s books to the girls and they selected the ones they wanted
to read. The girls chose their favourite book to write a review on.
The gathering finished at 4.45pm.
Our next Book Club meeting is Monday 11 May 2009 (week 3).
Girls in Years 7, 8 and 9 wishing to join Book Club should come to
the library for a ‘permission to stay after school’ note.
(Please make cheques payable to - Mercedes College P & F)
Mercedes College Writers’ Group
Card No: _______/_______/_______/_______
Expiry Date: _________/_________
Name on the card: _______________________
Speaking from experience, you get your money back, based on the
savings, after using the book a few times.
CANTEEN ROSTER
The canteen roster for the first two weeks of next term is as
follows:
Wed 29 Apr Robyn Bailey, Daphne Harding
Thu 30 Apr Zandra Ryan, VACANT
Fri
1 May Anne Gartrell, Dianne Hopkinson,
Chimene Cocking
Mon 4 May Nikki Neville, Lisa Mendelawitz, Marie Volk
Tue 5 May Stephanie Hames, Mila Parora
Wed 6 May Tiffany Dade, Emma Williams, Daphne Harding
Thu 7 May Carmela Rosso, Michelle Powell
Fri
8 May Claire Dougherty, Dianne Hopkinson,
Marie Nash
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The inaugural meeting of the Writers’ Club was held on Thursday 26
March in the memorial garden. Ten girls discussed why they write,
what they write about and when they write. One student read a
poem she had composed and several students outlined stories they
are in the process of writing.
Next term the meetings will move from Thursdays to a yet to be
confirmed day to accommodate the Year 9 students. Any student
wishing to join the Writers’ Club should see the library staff for a
‘permission to stay after school’ note.
Mrs Carolyn Lee, Librarian
Public Speaking
Congratulations to all our representatives in Rostrum Voice
of Youth. Rebel Boylan (8.4), Jessica Joe (8.2), Regina Yap
(8.2) and Grace O’Neill (11.5) all presented entertaining and
informative speeches and drew compliments from the
judges. Although none of the girls were heat winners, we are
proud of their efforts and they have learned some new skills
from this challenging experience.
Bernadette Dell, Public Speaking Coordinator
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COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD
Interhouse Chess Championship
Have Sum Fun Competition
The girls who competed in the Interhouse Chess Championship
played extremely well and were dedicated to continuing the
competition over a number of lunch times.
The “Have Sum Fun” junior and senior competitions were held
at St Hilda’s on Friday 3 April and Friday 27 March respectively. Despite not being in the top place-getters, our girls certainly did have sum fun.
Congratulations to Ainslie Lavers 9.4 (McDonald champion) for
winning the Interhouse Chess Championship. Well done to
Chelsea Fruhwirth 11.5 (Frayne Champion) who played skilfully.
The other House Champions include Kimberlee Baldry 9.2
(McAuley Champion) and Theresa Pham 9.4 (Serisier
Champion). All the girls who played in the games showed good
strategies and determination during the competition.
Mrs Margaret Ryan
Mothers’ Day Fair Trade Stall
Congratulations and thank you to the Young Mercies and other
students who helped in the organisation of the Mothers’ Day Fair
Trade Stall held last week. Over $1300 was raised for Fair Go
Trading and the Trading Circle run by the Good Shepherd Sisters.
Mrs Margaret Ryan, Student Mission Leader
Wintercamp
Youth with a Mission will run a camp for 12 to 18 years olds at
Forest Edge Recreation Camp, Waroona from 6-10 July. If you
have any questions, call Joe Moreno on 9328 5321, email
i nf o@ yam m p ert h. or g. a u or
r eg i st er
o nl in e at
www.ywamperth.org.au/nexwave.
MIND MATTERS
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Find the prefix or suffix in the word and
make some other words as well as words
from 9 letters and also the nine letter
R word hidden in the grid. Enter before next
A Tuesday, bring your entries to the library.
B
The senior team was comprised entirely of year 12 students:
Katie BYE, Dominique CLEARY, Kim DONG, Laura MacLEAN,
Emily McLURE, Adele MADIGAN, Ursula MADIGAN, Naomi
MARTIN, Jess NGO, Helen NGUYEN, Ella ROCCHI and Diane
TRUONG.
The junior team consisted of year 8, 9 and 10 students. The
year 8 students were Donna LAM, Amanda PHILLIPS, Siobhan
POUPARD and Madeleine SHEARD. The year 9 students were
Kimberlee BALDRY, Rebecca LAWRENCE, Theresa PHAM
and Emma PORT. The year 10 students were Thea LENDICH,
Eleanor LEUNG, Laura MONISSE, Christine NGUYEN and
Nikki PHAM.
Thank you to all the students who gave up a Friday night to
compete for their school. Thanks also to Mrs Lee Lee Hughes
and Mrs Chris Novacsek who prepared the girls.
Mr Peter Mee, Head of Mathematics
Transition to the Winter Uniform
and Photo Days
There will be an extra photo day to cater for Year 7 and 8
Homeroom photos on the morning of Monday 4 May. These
students will be in the summer uniform with blazer. All other
homeroom photos will be taken on Friday 8 May when all
students will be in full winter uniform.
Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 students may commence wearing the
winter uniform on Tuesday 5 May. Please consult the
Information Handbook for winter uniform requirements.
Sports photos will be taken on Monday 11 May. Students who are
involved in the sports photos may wear the sports uniform to/from
school on that day. This includes the full track suit, white sport
shirt and correct sport shoes. Students will be advised by their
sport coaches about any specific uniform for the photo.
Mr Chris Cole, Deputy Principal
WORD OF THE WEEK
Exhilaration:
Definition:
STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
an overwhelming feeling of joy; extreme happiness
WORD CHALLENGE
The challenge is to make as many words as you can from the
word “exhilaration”. You may use the entry forms available in
the library and then place your entries in the box in the library by
Tuesday of Week 1, Term 2.
Year 7 Confirmation
In accordance with the Archbishop’s request that all children be
confirmed in their own parishes, details of the Confirmation
Programme for this year at St Joseph’s Subiaco are as follows:.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated at St
Joseph’s Church on Sunday 29 November 2009 at 12 noon.
Parents of children who belong to St Joseph’s Parish Subiaco
will need to contact the parish office on 9381 0400 during office
hours to register their child for this sacrament. There will be four
classes that they will be required to attend and these will
commence on Tuesday 3 November from 4.15pm to 5.15pm.
Parents’ attendance during these classes is essential. Details of
Baptism and other Sacraments received should be brought to
one of these meetings, preferably at the first meeting.
More information can be obtained by contacting Ms Melissa
Elpitella
at
the
College
or
em ailing
melpitelli@mercedes.wa.edu.au
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Special examination arrangements exist for students who have
temporary or permanent disabilities, medical issues, and/or
specific learning disabilities that could disadvantage them in timed
assessments. Mercedes College undertakes to ensure that these
students are catered for in an appropriate way and in accordance
with Curriculum Council guidelines.
Special examination
arrangements may include (but are not limited to) any of the
following:
extra working time
extra non-working time
use of Lap Tops or PCs
use of a scribe
special supervision
Mrs Lynn Jacobs, the Deputy Principal (Curriculum), must approve
any special examination arrangements prior to their
implementation. Any student who may have special needs, who
is not presently approved for any special examination
arrangements, should discuss their needs with either Mrs Lynn
Jacobs or Ms Joanna Jenkins (College Psychologist).
Year 12 students are advised that the closing date for
applications for the use of special examination
arrangements in the 2009 Tertiary Entrance Examinations is
24 June 2009. Please see Mrs Lynn Jacobs or Ms Joanna
Jenkins if there are any queries regarding this.
Ms Joanna Jenkins, College Psychologist
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CAREERS INFORMATION
Each year important Careers information for Years 10,11 & 12 students is received from Universities/Private
providers and TAFE. It is important that students are pro-active in seeking information about possible career
pathways as early as possible. Attendance at ‘Open Days’ and at specific information sessions held at Universities
is vitally important. Some of the dates received are below – please note them in your calendar. More information
about specific events may be found on web sites or by visiting the Careers Office. Updated information will be
advised periodically through newsletters.
Mrs Clare Collison & Mrs Cheryl Alach
CAREERS EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT EXPO: Perth Convention Exhibition Centre 17-19 May
(Year 10 students will attend during school hours)
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Open Day - Sunday 9 August
Campus Challenge— Sunday 5 - Friday 10 July (Years 10,11 & 12 students)
A Day in the Life of an Astronomy Student – Tuesday 14 July (Year 11/12 TEE students)
Year 12 students applying for Medicine/Dentistry this year: Information has been received about UMAT
testing. Students should download a Quick Reference Guide from the UMAT website http://umat.acer.edu.au.
Students should also carefully read the UMAT 2009 Information Booklet that is available on the website.
Registrations for the UMAT test close on Friday 5 June. There are revised guidelines for use of student ID cards on
the day of testing. Students who intend sitting the UMAT MUST make sure they are aware of the new requirements.
Undergraduate Medicine evening:
Undergraduate Dentistry evening:
Wednesday 13 May 7pm at Octagon Theatre
Tuesday 26 May 7pm at FJ Clarke Lecture Theatre QEII Med Ctre
CURTIN UNIVERSITY: www.futurestudents.curtin.edu.au: Open Day - Sunday 16 August
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME: www.nd.edu.au: Open Day - Sunday 16 August 19 Mouat St 10am -4pm
“A Day in the Life of a University Student”: 17July 19 Mouat Street, Fremantle 9.00 – 2.00 pm
A FREE event for all students in Years 10,11 and 12 to find out what it is like to be a university student – see web
site for more information .
Course Information Evenings
25 May – Mouat Street Fremantle – 5.30 pm start
23 June – Mouat Street Fremantle – 5.30 pm start
MURDOCH UNIVERSITY: www.murdoch.edu.au : Open Day - Sunday 30 August
Information Sessions - Check web site for details:
Be a Vet for a Day
Be a Law Student for a Day
Psychology Career Night
Nursing Career Night
Law Career Night
Education Career Night
Engineering Career Night
Chiropractic/Sports Science
IT/Media Career Night
3 May
3 May
5 May
5 May
6 May
12 May
13 May
19 May
20 May
Business Careers Night
Drama/English/Creative Writing
Vet/Biomedical Science Career Night
Science & Sustainability Career Night
History/Philosophy/Theology/Languages
Be a Vet for a Day – Year 12
Media Frenzy
Be a Nurse for a Day
Be an Engineer/Science student for a day
26 May
27 May
2 June
9 June
10 June
6 July
6-10 July
2 August
2 August
YEAR 11 STUDENTS (ON A TERTIARY ENTRY PATHWAY) INTERESTED IN NURSING:
The Transition to Registered Nursing Program (TRNP) is an innovative partnership between industry, schools, Curtin
University and St John Ambulance that allows students to experience the challenges and rewards of nursing during
Years 11 and 12. The program involves 110 hours of structured work placements in an acute hospital and an aged care
setting in addition to studying four units of competency towards a Certificate III in Aged Care work. Most of the program
is completed during school holidays.
Any Year 11 student who is currently studying at least FOUR subjects or courses of study that will lead to a WACE
examination and potential TER in Year 12 (minimum English 1c1d) is eligible to apply for entry to the program. The
application process is competitive and involves a written application and an interview. Successful applicants in Year 12
will be offered direct entry to Curtin University’s Bachelor of Science (Nursing) degree, WITHOUT the need to receive a
TER. If interested, submit your name to the Careers Office.
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COMPASSION
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JUSTICE
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INTEGRITY
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SERVICE