Week 2 - Hennessy Catholic College

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July 23, 2015.
Hennessy Catholic College
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
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Fri 24th Jul– NAIDOC Mass.
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Fri 24th Jul—CG
Netball , Canberra.
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Thu 30th Jul—
BYOD Parent Evening—6.30pm.
After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on their way in pairs to every 
town and place where he himself intended to go. “The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest. 
Go on your way.” Luke 10:1-3.
Mon 3rd Aug—Trial
HSC starts.
Ripon Street,
E-mail: office.hennessy@cg.catholic.edu.au
YOUNG NSW 2594
Ph: (02) 6382 1486
Web Site: www.hccy.nsw.edu.au
Fax: (02)63824585
Twitter: http://twitter.com/HCCY
Commitment to our Mission
Jesus calls us to go where “he himself intended to go”, meaning we continue the 
ministry of Jesus in our service to others. We will encounter many problems along
the journey, but the Lord promises to be with us always. When we work together to further Jesus’ mission, we are able to accomplish so much more than when 
we work alone: That is why Jesus appointed the seventy to travel in pairs.
Prayer
Spirit of the risen Christ, we look to you now and always for hope and courage as
we dedicate ourselves to the mission to which you have entrusted us. Inspire us
with zeal to make a difference in the lives of those whom we touch. Enkindle our
hearts with the fire of your love, that we may always have the enthusiasm to serve
others in your name.
Live Jesus in our hearts….Forever.
Amen.
Staff Development Day 10th August / Start of Term 4
Apologies if this message hadn't reached you but on Monday 10th August, the staff
have their 2015 Staff Spirituality Day at Galong with Fr Richard Leonard sj. It is
therefore a pupil free day and the college will be closed. This was arranged in November 2014 and unfortunately it occurred after the diary went to the printer.
Consequently Term 4 commences on Tuesday 6th October. There will be no staff
development day in Term 4.
Tim Rees (Year 12) attends the 2015 Vision Impaired Goalball Youth
Training Exchange in China.
Tim Rees in Year 12 had a very different July holiday compared to many of his fellow Year 12 students. Tim, a talented goalball player, was selected to attend a
Youth Training Camp in Hangzhou China for vision impaired goalball players.
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Mon 3rd Aug—Yr 11
Leadership Workshop.
Tues 4th Aug—Yr 9
2016 Elective Day &
Night @ 6.30pm.
Wed 5th Aug—Yr 9
Retreat (Boys only).
Thru 6th Aug—Yr9
Retreat ( Girls only).
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Many of the Chinese goalball players attend a centre of excellence school where
they train each day in goalball and Tim reports the competition between the two
countries was very fierce. The boys’ goalball team did very well, winning four of
their six games and picking up the bronze medal at the end of the competition.
Australia and China, compete against each other for selection in the Paralympics
team for goalball. The Australian team saw the trip as an opportunity to build relationships with the Chinese goalball team as no doubt a number of players from
both countries will be in their nations’ Paralympic teams in the years to come.
Hopefully Tim will be one of those
Parent Teacher Student Meetings this Thursday 23/7 in E Block
As you are receiving this we are having our mid year meetings. As discussed last
week in the newsletter as well as at the assembly last Friday it is vital our daughters and sons set goals for the term ahead, that they learn from the feedback they
have received today and build a plan to improve. As I said to the students at assembly, we can all improve, even one mark in an assessment can be a step in the
right direction. We discussed the notion of “FAIL, not fail but First Attempt In
Learning! Its all in how you look at it. What is our mindset? Fixed or Growth?
You may want to look at this and discuss it with your daughter or son.
https://www.ted.com/talks/carol_dweck_the_power_of_believing_that_you_can_improve?
language=en
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Gemma Flannery Year 12 United Nations Youth Project 2016 to Timor Leste
Gemma returned safe and sound from her two week trip and we look forward
to hearing from her at the next major College Assembly after the HSC Trials.
From what she noted in last week’s newsletter it has been a very fulfilling experience. Have a look at last week’s article through your Skoolbag App. A great
read.
Year 7 and 8 2016 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Parent Meeting
Thursday 30/7 at 6.30pm in E9
Just a reminder for our Year 6 and 7 parents about our BYOD meeting next
week. There has been a survey issued for all to fill out. If you haven’t received
the email with the link please contact me by email chris.browne@cg.catholic.edu.au
and I’ll send it to you.
Year 10 Information Night and Day
This week it was great to see such a strong roll up of parents and students as
well as how well the Year 10 students engaged with the information day yesterday. I’d like to thank Mrs Hibbert and all the faculty coordinators and staff who
presented to assist our Year 10’s plan their subject choices in a well informed
manner. Remember to have your choices made by Monday 27/7 and ensure you
bring in the signed receipt.
Sticks and Stones by Brainstorm Productions.
Yesterday Years 7-10 watched the Brainstorm Productions performances of
Sticks and Stones which focussed on the issue of bullying in its many forms, challenging the students to consider their impact on each other. Thanks to our Welfare coordinators and Mr Mitchell for their organisation of this event.
Netball
Tomorrow, Friday, six Netball teams are traveling to Canberra to participate in
the Canberra Goulburn Archdiocesan Netball Championships; three Year 7/8
teams, two Year 9/10 teams and one Year 11/12 team. We wish all teams the
very best of success in Canberra.
God Bless.
Chris Browne
College Principal.
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Community Connections
Wellbeing Concerns
Our students are varied in their approach to their work and development of
their friendship groups. Developing relationships is a difficult process and
learning how to handle the problems encountered while developing these
relationships are also crucial. Please take the time to discuss ways of restoring relationships and encourage your child to talk to a teacher they feel
comfortable discussing these aspects with and their Year Co-ordinator for
assistance.
Term 3
Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences
It is a pleasure to see the students and the parents discussing with the
teachers how the students can improve their work ethic and build their own
self esteem. Please make sure that the students don’t drop back into old
habits, the so called ‘comfortable zone’ but step forward and try to change
their approach to their studies.
Orientation Day
The Year 7 students for 2016 were an absolute pleasure to have at the
College. Congratulations to Mr Mergard and the team of teachers and support staff that assisted with the arrangements of the day. The Year 11 and
the present Year 7 students worked incredibly well with the Year 6 students and were acknowledged by a number of teachers on just how helpful these students were on the day. We look forward to the next orientation
day to be held on the 24th November followed by the Parent Evening on
the same day.
Brainstorm Productions
Two very talented young men role played behaviours and reactions that
students encounter. The role play called “Sticks and Stones” was a professional production that was well received by the students. This was designed for our Stage 4 & 5 students. We hope the flow on effect will assist
our students with the ability to handle difficult situations that they come
across from time to time.
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Year 11 2016 Subject Selection Day
The parent night and student selection day was well organised by Mrs Hibbert and her team of workers. The Night was very informative. It was great
to learn about the new subjects on offer for 2016 and the on line booking
process. I was also very impressed with the support for the night with approximately 200 people in attendance. This was followed up with a selection day for the students. What a very valuable start to the thinking process
for our Year 10 students.
Staff Spirituality Day
This is being undertaken on the 10th August. Please not this in your diaries.
This will be a pupil free day and even the Trial HSC students will have a
free day to study. There will not be any teachers at school on this day.
Upcoming events:
WEEK 3
28th July
English Competition 7-11
29th July
Aspirations
30th July
BYOD Parent Evening – 6.30pm
WEEK 4
3rd August
Yr 11 Leadership Workshop
Trial HSC starts
4th August
Stage 5 (Yr 9&10) 2016 Elective Day and Night at
6.30pm
5th August
Year 9 Retreat (Boys Only)
6th August
Year 9 Retreat (Girls Only)
8th August
Nagle House host the 6pm Parish Mass
Phillip Mitchell
Acting Director of Community
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Teaching and Learning News
Subject Selections
Subject selections are now underway with Year 11 2016 opening Thursday 23
July and closing Monday 27 July at 9pm. All students need to check their email to
access the student portal but should see Mr Schmidt or Mrs Hibbert if they haven't received the email ASAP.
Stage 5 (years 9&10) 2016 will begin their process on Tuesday 4 August and
there will be an Information Evening at the College that night commencing at
6.30pm.
Years 10-12 students online
All students in years 10-12 can access students online from BOSTES using their
BOSTES number. The website is well worth looking at and they can go to https://
studentsonline.bos.nsw.edu.au
Students are able to receive information regarding their extra curricula involvement in schools which may be able to be recorded on their RoSA.
Another very useful resource for Year 12 can be found at: http://
studentsonline.bos.nsw.edu.au/go/exams/preparing_for_your_written_exams/
advice-hsc-exams/
This will give students great information regarding the HSC exams and all students and their parents are encouraged to look at the advice from BOSTES.
HSC Trials
Year 12 will start their trial exams soon and by now all students should have established a study routine for each night. They are encouraged to attempt past
paper questions and submit them to their teachers for feedback as well as attend
any study sessions on offer. There is still one more Year 12 ONLY study session
next Wednesday night in the library from 3.30 until 6pm.
SHARON HIBBERT | Assistant Principal (Acting) - Director of Teaching and Learning
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Young & District Family History Group’s
2nd Annual Antique
& Collectables Appraisal Day
Celebrating National Family History Month
Saturday 15th August 2015
9am – 4pm
St Mary’s Parish Centre
Campbell St Young, NSW 2594
(Opposite the Young Museum)
Cost $5.00 per item or 3 items for $10.00
Refreshments Available
BY request NO FURNITURE or LARGE ITEMS
For further information contact Young & District Family History Group Inc.
Address: 2 Campbell St Young NSW 2594
Email: youngfamilyhistory@bigpond.com
Web: www.youngfamilyhistorygroup.com/
Phone: 02 63824045 or 0428 132 217
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You are invited by the Young & District Family History Group Inc. to an afternoon with Kim Phillips from the Spirits of Gallipoli
Project
SEE
archival film shots of the first AIF marching in response to the call to arms.
HEAR a commentary of the events that began at 3.30am on the 25th April 1915.
SEE
slides showing past and present photographs of the Gallipoli area and diagrams illustrating the location of battle sites
and the movement of units.
PURCHASE a book containing the stories of 100 soldiers who are commemorated at Gallipoli which also includes a CD honouring the 7249 soldiers commemorated at Gallipoli.
Date:
Saturday 24th October 2015
Time:
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Place:
Ibis Room at Young S & C Club
Cloete Street
YOUNG NSW 2594
Cost:
$5.00 per person
Afternoon tea available from S & C Club coffee shop at your
own expense
R.S.V.P
by Wednesday 21st October 2015
Phone:
(02) 6382 4045 (during opening hours)
Email:
Website:
youngfamilyhistory@bigpond.com
www.youngfamilyhistorygroup.com/
Hubert Leigh STARR, born and enlisted at Young
Further information on the project is available at http://www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com
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Elouera Special School
Night
Friday 31st July @ 6:30pm Ex-services Club Cootamundra
Tickets $10.00 Tables of 8 BYO Basket Supper
Tickets available from Elouera Special School, Elouera Association
and at the door.
Contact: Trisha McTavish 0403997420
Interested in a career in:
Business
Education
Nursing and Paramedicine
Social work
Are you aged between 18-34 years?
You can undertake university study here in Young. Most course units are held on
weekends or are fully online.
All courses are financially supported. Textbooks are free.
Come along to an information evening:
Hennessy Catholic College Library
Tuesday, 28 July at 7.00pm
For more information, ring 6382.1486