SWIMMING CARNIVAL - Marist College North Shore

Vol. 51
Issue #1
9th February 2015
SWIMMING CARNIVAL
FROM THE HEADMASTER
Dear Parents, Students and Friends NEW HOUSE - MACKILLOP
St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop was canonised
Australia’s first saint in 2010 by Pope Benedict
XVI. We have now named one of our six Houses
MacKillop in memory of the contribution that
Mary made to Catholic Education in Australia.
Mary Mackillop was the eldest of eight children
born to Catholic Scottish immigrants in 1842 in
Melbourne. She was raised in a poor family and
early in life worked to help support her siblings.
Mary moved to Penola in South Australia to
become governess to her Aunt’s children. She
soon began educating local, country children.
Together with her parish priest, Fr. Julian Tenison
Woods, Mary began her first school in a disused
stable in Penola.
Mary went on to form the order of Sisters of St
Joseph of the Sacred Heart. These women
became referred to as the Josephite nuns and
their order was responsible for the great spread
of Catholic schooling throughout Australia and
New Zealand. In time, Mary MacKillop, supervised
the first National Australian Curriculum.
Mary MacKillop met many challenges in her life.
Some of these challenges were created by the
Church itself. In her later years, Mary resided in
North Sydney. Mary is remembered for many
inspirational quotes the most famous being
‘never see a need without doing something
about it’.
I am hoping that the introduction of the
MacKillop House will add to the great tradition
in this College of being aware of others or of
our students being ‘other centred’. When I
have spoken to the students in the MacKillop
Tutor Groups, they are very aware of their role
in bringing this House and its values to life in our
College.
HIGH ACHIEVERS ASSEMBLY
Last Wednesday we celebrated the work of
the 2014 HSC High Achievers and also the High
Achievers from Years 7, 8 and 9 in 2014. Many of
the 17 Year 12 students who received an ATAR
in the 90s were able to join us in this celebration.
The College Dux for 2014, Alex Coyle, received
an ATAR of 99.6 which is a phenomenal result.
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Alex
gave
an
outstanding address
in which he shared
some of his insights into
succeeding in the HSC.
Alex encouraged the
students to work for a
deep understanding
of their learning. He
said that it was the
deep understanding
that enabled him to
answer the higher
order
examination
questions. Alex said that beginning the learning
journey early in high school was important as
was practice in his mathematics and science
subjects.
HIGH ATTENDANCE RATES
This year we are encouraging students to come
to school every day. The mantra is that ‘every
day counts and every period counts’. I will be
drawing a raffle at the end of each term for
the students with an unbroken attendance. We
will also be taking students with an unbroken
attendance record on a celebratory excursion
near the end of the year.
There is a marked improvement in the outcomes
for students with a high attendance record over
their time at school.
PARENTS AND FRIENDS WELCOME EVENING
I encourage all parents and guardians to join us
on February 20th at 6.30pm in the O’Mara Plaza
for our Parents and Friends’ Welcome Evening.
This gathering enables existing parents to
reconnect and to greet the new Year 7 families.
Marist North Shore has a good community and
this is an early opportunity to be part of this
community.
Tony Duncan
Headmaster
FROM THE DEPUTY HEADMASTER
Welcome back to the new year and a special
welcome to all our new families to the College.
I hope that you begin to feel the warm spirit
that exists within our Marist community. There
are many events in the next few weeks that
allow for parents to feel this Marist spirit and I
encourage all parents to attend a House Mass,
our Commencement Mass, the P&F Welcome
Drinks, the P&F meeting, or the MCC Swimming
Carnival to name just a few to understand the
depth of what a Marist education can offer.
The first few days have been extremely busy,
but the staff and boys have settled well into
their routines. It is imperative that all students are
well organised and prepared to ensure positive
habits exist for the year ahead. A significant
event to start the year has been our Academic
Assembly where High Achievers from the HSC
Class of 2014 and academic achievements
of the students from Year 7, 8 and 9 from 2014
were acknowledged in front of the College.
I see it is as an important way to begin the
year as we celebrate the success of students
learning. Furthermore, it serves as a reminder to
all within the community of the importance of
achieving your best in developing new skills and
knowledge.
Our College Dux of 2014 was Alexander Coyle,
an incredibly resilient young man who shared
some of his thoughts with the student body that
were the key ingredients for his success. Some
of his key points that I see as important to share
were:
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4)
I have included below our guidelines and
expectations for Hairstyles and Grooming that
can be found in the College diary:
“Students are expected to be neat and well
groomed at all times. Hair is to be kept short,
neat and tidy, off the collar, off the face, of
consistent natural colour, of gradual even grade
and all extremes of fashion are to be avoided.
Some example of styles that are unacceptable
include: dyed hair, ‘ridges’, ‘lines’, ‘undercuts’,
‘step’, ‘bowl cuts’, any excessive shaping with
gel and any shaving cuts (specifically grade
No.1). In all cases the Deputy Headmaster
will decide what is acceptable. Students with
unacceptable haircuts will be suspended from
school. Boys must be clean shaven when they
come to school each day.”
ROAD SAFETY
I spoke to Year 7 students this week about the
importance of road safety and in particular the
importance of crossing all roads at the lights
or at pedestrian crossings. With our College
surrounded with many major roads it is crucial all
students remember this safety message. I have
received a message from the Harbourside Safety
Highway Patrol and Mosman Police Station to
remind parents of their responsibilities in ensuring
safety around schools in the local area in regards
to speed, seat belt use, student pick up points
and safety related parking offences. Regular
patrols around schools will be monitoring these
safety concerns.
Understand the How and Why something works. Do not be a machine by rote learning something.
David Forrester
Be prepared to ADAPT your knowledge Deputy Headmaster
to a variety of styles of questioning.
Try and teach someone else. This builds your understanding and confidence.
Do not go too hard or too fast. Find the right BALANCE between study, recreation, family life etc.
UNIFORM
I would like to thank the many parents who
have ensured that their son/s have arrived back
at school neatly attired in our College uniform.
Students have been reminded of our clear
expectations to wear the uniform with pride. I
have had to speak to a few students in regards
to our regulations in relation to hair.
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FAITH FORMATION
COLLEGE THEME
ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Welcome back! I hope that you and your sons
had a wonderful Christmas and a relaxing
holiday break.
A key focus of the College in 2015 is Academic
Success in Religious Education. I have taken
measures to improve recognition of student
achievement in Religious Education in Years 7
- 12. In High Notes and at Assemblies, student
work will be showcased and recognised as
appropriate throughout the year. There is
much to be applauded in Religious Education.
Unfortunately, all too often I hear from students
say ‘it’s only Religion’ and that ‘Religion doesn’t
matter.’ In 2015 our intention is to stress upon the
students that Religious Education is an academic
subject, endorsed by BOSTES and should be held
in the highest of regards. Through establishing
positive learning habits in the junior years, it is
hoped that these will filter through to the HSC
years to improve learning outcomes.
Our theme for 2015 is ‘Love’, taken from the
Marist theme of ‘Just Love’. In thinking about the
word love, many definitions can come to mind.
The love for family members, spouses, friends
and relatives.
In meeting with the Religious Education faculty,
I have stressed the following expectations for all
Religious Education classes in 2015:
Students will come to class equipped 1)
and ready to learn
Students will show respect for Religious 2)
Education through their behaviour
Classwork and homework will be 3)
completed, and completed at an acceptable standard
Assessment task submissions will be of an 4)
acceptable standard and demonstrate effort. Re-submissions will be requested for non-serious attempts.
As always, our great partnership between school
and home is vital for these goals to be realised.
Interestingly, our student leaders chose the
scriptural theme of ‘Abide in my Love’ (John
15:9). In looking back at the Greek translation,
‘love’ is written as ‘agape’. This translates to our
concept of ‘charitable love’. This builds upon
our 2014 theme of Service.
We see examples of ‘agape love’ in so many
things that we do as a Marist College North
Shore community. From our daily interactions
with each other to initiatives such as Night Patrol,
Immersions and Ministry Week, we are showing
this love and we are also living the other words
from our banner: Respect, Empathy, Justice
and Dignity. Our student leaders will explain the
College theme in detail at our Commencement
Mass.
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As communicated throughout last year, the
Catholic Education Office has undertaken a
review of the Archdiocesan Religious Education
curriculum. It is currently being implemented in
Years 7 and 8, with Years 9 and 10 to follow over
the next two years. A lot of effort has gone into
creating an academically rigorous curriculum
that relates to the students as they explore their
faith in these teenage years. I would strongly
encourage you to discuss what is being taught
in Religious Education with your son. Next time
you ask ‘How was school today?’, why not try
asking ‘What did you learn in Religion today?’.
Instead of the common response of ‘good’, you
might get a pleasant surprise!
FAITH FORMATION
HSC SUCCESS
It was wonderful to welcome our High Achievers
from the Class of 2014 back to the College for
our first Headmaster’s Assembly of the year.
As a College, we had a significant number of
students achieving Band 6 in Studies of Religion
and many receiving a Band 5 result. Our results
are improving every year and I look forward to
seeing this trend continue into the future. I would
like to thank the teachers of Studies of Religion
for their dedication to, and passion for Studies
of Religion. We often stress the importance of
positive relationships in teaching and learning
and this was most evident in the interactions
between staff and students from the Class of
2014. I wish the boys every success as they begin
a new chapter in life. We will keep them in our
prayers.
YEAR 7 INSTRUCTIONAL MASS
AND BIBLE BLESSING
On Friday, our Year 7 students took part in an
Instructional Mass where they also received a
Bible from Mr Duncan on behalf of the College
with the special message:
“Receive the Word of God. May this Bible - the
greatest story ever told - be a constant inspiration
for you. May God bless and protect you always.
From the community of Marist College North
Shore 2015’.
SOLIDARITY LAUNCHES
This week saw the launch of Solidarity in the
College for 2015. Under the guidance of our new
Solidarity Coordinator, Miss Bucknole, students
in Years 9 - 12 explored what Solidarity is, its
importance in the life of Marist College North
Shore and how they can get involved.
Importantly, our Youth Ministry Coordinator, Mr
Dela Cruz, engaged the students in reflecting
on Catholic Social Teaching and how our faith
underpins our work in Solidarity. A high point was
hearing our Vice
Captain, Hamish
Buchanan, give
his testimony to
the students on
his involvement in
the St. Vincent de
Paul Night Patrol
Program. In his
most
articulate
fashion, Hamish authentically spoke about
being a presence and how the students were
regarded as family by those we serve. I am
pleased to announce that we are also exploring
opportunities for students in Years 7 and 8 to
become involved in Solidarity at the College.
Fr. Michael Stoney, our celebrant for the Mass,
explained each part of the Mass as it was said
so that students could gain an appreciation
and better understanding of what happens
during a liturgy. Students also heard for the
first time some of the hymns that will be sung
at our Commencement and House Masses in
the coming weeks. The Mass is a lovely way to
begin the new year and to welcome our newest
members of the College community.
COMMENCEMENT MASSES
Our Commencement Mass will be held on Friday
20th February at 9:15am. This is a very special
occasion where we celebrate as a College
community the beginning of the school year
and where we welcome everyone who is new
to our community by placing their names in our
Marist Heart. A very warm invitation is extended
to all parents to join us.
Anthony Munro
Director of Faith Formation
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FAITH FORMATION
TEACHING & LEARNING
MARIST YOUTH FESTIVAL
HIGH ACHIEVERS
When an event is created as a ‘Catholic Youth
Festival’ some, if not most, people would be
afraid to spend a week of their holidays for it.
To be fair, I was one of those people. I couldn’t
imagine what would happen in a Catholic Youth
Festival, let alone be in it.
Congratulations to all of the recipients of
the Year 7 - 9 Semester Two 2014 Academic
Excellence and Commitment Awards. Setting
goals, organising yourselves at home at and at
school will help with a consistent approach in
order to achieving your best academic results at
school.
Well done to the HSC Class of 2014 which
also consisted of many student completing
accelerated courses at the College. With 58
Band 6 results and so many students achieving
ATARs over 90, it truly was an outstanding result for
the cohort. What stood out for me with this group
of students is how much they helped each other
and collaborated not only within the classroom
but through study groups in the afternoon and
evenings. I wish all of our HSC Leavers all the best
for their future endeavours.
But what if I were to say that the Marist Youth
Festival was one of the highlights of my summer
holidays? The festival introduced me to a vast
group of people from all over Australia, near
and far! From within Sydney people were from
Parramatta, Newcastle and Campbelltown,
whilst others from interstate such as Brisbane,
Melbourne, Tasmania and many more. The type
of people that I met were unbelievably amazing
and although I met them for the first time, it
seemed like we’d been friends before. The sense
of community I received is far greater than any
party or festival that I have attended, in fact I
ended up spending breakfast, lunch and dinner
together with the friends that I made together
with my classmates Roupen Minassian and
Jordan Biñas who were also there. That made
the activities that were planned so much more
enjoyable with their company. Guest speakers
from all over the world came to this festival,
including the head of the Marist Brothers, Br. Emili
Turu who speaks at least five languages and has
the most intellectual thoughts when it comes to
people and self guidance. But what is a festival
without music? It was lead by an amazing
musician Fr. Rob Galea (yes, he is a priest and
you can follow him on instagram @frrobgalea.
I am not kidding!) He provided the whole event
with the best music that everybody could sing
along to, and we even finished the festival off
with Sub Tuum! All I can say is I would go to the
Marist Youth Festival again.
Edmundo Dasig
12 Salta
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Ann McGovern
Director of Teaching and Learning
ACADEMIC AWARDS
YEAR 7
EXCELLENCE
James Appleton
Mathematics =1st
James Appleton
Science
Sean Auer
Geography
Daniel Bowers
English
Daniel Bowers
Mathematics =1st
Thomas Brayshaw
PDHPE =1st
William Gallen
Religion = 1st
Maxim Gwozdecky
PDHPE =1st
Jett Kalaf
Visual Arts =1st
Harry Mikhael
Technology
Harry Mikhael
Visual Arts =1st
Sean Netting
Religion =1st
Jack O’Brien
Mathematics =1st
Dylan Odenthal
Music
Nicholas Pagano
PDHPE =1st
Elliott Wheeler
PDHPE =1st
James Wong
Mathematics =1st
Bailey Wrightson
Religion =1st
COMMITMENT
Sean Auer
Religion
Sean Auer
Technology
Daniel Bowers
Science
Austin Brown
Mathematics
Austin Brown
Religion
Jamie Burgess
PDHPE
Fergus Coyle
Visual Arts
TEACHING & LEARNING
Connor Cunneen
Technology
Lucas Asher
English
Kyle Devine
Mathematics
Jett Balbi
Religion
Kyle Devine
Religion
Ethan Bishop
Mathematics
Kyle Devine
Science
Benjamin Buchanan
History
Nicholas Dewis
Technology
Jonathan Bustamante
Religion
Callum Fletcher
English
Claudio Canepa
French
Thomas Gordon
Geography
Thomas Chheou
French
Charles Harrop
Technology
Calum Danger
Technology
Lachlan Heath
Science
Alexander Erskine
Mathematics
Zachary Hills
PDHPE
Jesus Gonzalo Ovejero
Science
Andrew Hu
Mathematics
Jesus Gonzalo Ovejero
Technology
Andrew Hu
Science
Michael Gribben
Music
Luke Hurley
PDHPE
Thomas Hampson
English
Jack Jones
Technology
Thomas Hampson
French
Connor Kahui-Chee
Geography
Michaelangelo Iera
History
Jack Magee
PDHPE
Michaelangelo Iera
Religion
Bailey McKissock
Science
Michaelangelo Iera
Science
Kieran Mercado
Geography
Lachlan Kenny
English
Kieran Mercado
Technology
Aston Knowles
English
Kieran Mercado
Visual Arts
Frederick Krisman
History
Harry Mikhael
English
Jesse Langford
Visual Arts
Harry Mikhael
Mathematics
Jesse Langford
English
James Netting
Technology
Flynn Mahoney
PDHPE
Jack O’Brien
Geography
Henrique de Mattos
PDHPE
Guiliano Parisi
English
Ishan Melwani
Mathematics
Isaac Saunders
English
Ishan Melwani
Technology
Isaac Saunders
Visual Arts
Angelo Mendonca
Geography
Lucas Simpson
Religion
Leopold Metzker
Music
Nareg Tchaprazian
Mathematics
Leopold Metzker
PDHPE
Henry Thompson
Science
Ryan Mirabelli
Science
Arthur Turner
Science
Zachary Mitchell-Knight
Scirnvr
Andre Vahldieck
Music
Heath Morgan
Mathematics
Andre Vahldieck
Religion
Aleksa Novicic
Science
Isaac Wareham
PDHPE
Callum O’Brien
Religion
Elliott Wheeler
English
Liam O’Gready
PDHPE
Elliott Wheeler
Music
Ruan Padukone
Religion
Geography
Ruan Padukone
Technology
Joshua Robinson
Visual Arts
Mark Zabica
YEAR 8
EXCELLENCE
Robert Slater
French
Oliver Boyd
Music
Louis Sollano-Antonio
Music
Isaac Choice
English
Louis Sollano-Antonio
PDHPE
Michael Gribben
History
Louis Sollano-Antonio
Technology
Michael Gribben
Mathematics
Hugo Thompson
Science
Michael Gribben
Religion
Josiah Zanardo
French
Michael Gribben
Science
Tristan Leffers
Visual Arts
Fergus Monaghan
PDHPE
Simeon Arellano
History
Liam O’Gready
Geography
Benjamin Burgess
French
Liam O’Gready
Technology
Benjamin Burgess
Science
Luca Pona
French
Alexander Butler
Geography
COMMITMENT
YEAR 9
EXCELLENCE
Sebastian de Luca
Graphics Technology
Kyle Adams
Geography
Max Emanuel
Physical Activity & Sports Studies
Kyle Adams
Mathematics
Matthew Failla
English
Kyle Adams
Technology
Matthew Failla
Information Software Technology
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TEACHING & LEARNING
Harrison Hird
PDHPE
Jordan Pereira
Drama
Lucas Mayer
Mathematics 5.2
Joshua Phillips
PDHPE
Harrison Mentis-Bullock
Commerce
Felix Powling
Mathematics 5.31
Shahill Nair
Mathematics 5.3
Frederick Roberts
Science
Peter Ng
Religion
Ramsay Robertson-Kirkwood
History
Callum Pastuszak
Mathematics 5.1
Dylan Sharp
Mathematics 5.21
Felix Powling
Food Technology
Oscar Siutz
PDHPE
Juan Rasines Mazo
Industrial Technology - Timber
Benjamin Watts
Mathematics 5.33
Brayden Shawcross
Elective History
Lewis Watts
Science
Marcus Silvio
Photographic & Digital Media
Lachlan Veitch
Drama
Dominic West
Visual Arts
COMMITMENT
8
Jacob Abraham
English
Simeon Arellano
PDHPE
Simeon Arellano
Physical Activity & Sports Studies
Simeon Arellano
Visual Arts
Daniel Attewell
Industial Technology - Timber
Jake Austin
Mathematics 5.1
Samuel Bailes
Commerce
Samuel Bailes
Graphics Technology
Leon Blackford
French
Benjamin Burgess
Elective History
Benjamin Burgess
History
Alexander Butler
Religion
William Darling
Food Technology
Sebastian de Luca
Physical Activity & Sports Studies
Sebastian de Luca
Science
Matthew Failla
Religion
Brendan Fitzgerald
Religion
Luka Flannigan
Mathematics 5.32
William Frazer
Science
William Frazer
English
William Frazer
Geography
Nikolas Gavranic
Mathematics 5.22
Samuel James
English
Joshua Kinsella
Photographic & Digital Media
Jason Ko
Food Technology
Patrick Lempiere
Science
Trael Lindquist
Science
Hugh Mackay
Religion
William Massey
PDHPE
Lucas Mayer
Commerce
Lucas Mayer
History
Michael Moran
Elective History
Jake Morgan
English
Declan Mouat
English
Declan Mouat
Religion
Shahill Nair
Information Software Technology
Shahill Nair
Science
Jayin Naran
Geography
Nathaniel Panozzo
PDHPE
SENIOR STUDY SKILLS
Last week Prue Salter from Enhanced Learning
Educational Services ran a study skills session
with Year 11 and Year 12.
The session focused on helping students
identify improvements they could make to
the way they study, in order to maximise
their results in their final years of school. The
session commenced with advice on how to
set up and maintain an effective home study
environment and how to manage paper and
digital resources for school.
Time management was addressed in relation
dealing with distractions, managing time
efficiently and using a diary as a planning
tool. Finally, specific study skills were covered,
including how to make brain-friendly study
notes and how to find the active learning
style(s) which best suit each individual.
Parents are encouraged to review and discuss
the handout from the session with students
and identify practical changes they can make
to improve the home study environment and
support system.
The Study Skills Tips for Parents website provides
additional advice for parents needing more
information.
www.enhanced-learning.net
http://studyskillstoptipsparents.com
Click here and discover the works of students.
If you would like to have your work published in this
bi-semester e-magazine then simply send it to Ms Durand.
We are looking to publish works from all subjects or articles
written about events, sports, culture or anything that you
think Marist readers would be interested in.
Come on, get published. Share your work!
Does your son need some help with
starting High School?
Topics covered: Time management,
organisation, breaking down assessments
and Open Classroom
WHO: Year 7 Parents
WHAT: 1 hour workshop
WHERE: Learning Support Centre, APC
WHEN:
Week 4 - Wed 18th Feb, 2:00pm and 5:00pm
Week 5 - Thursday 26th Feb, 9am
Limited spaces so you need to book!
Call 9957 5000 to reserve your spot.
OPEN CLASSROOM
ANDREW POWER CENTRE
(APC)
For all students who need help with
homework, assessments or just a quiet
place to work.
Opening Hours:
Monday
Before School
Tuesday 8.00-8.35am
Wednesday
2nd half of Lunch
Friday 1.00-1.25pm
Closed on Thursdays.
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CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
Musicians and Parents - welcome to Marist
College North Shore Performing Ensembles for
2015. I look forward to a highly successful musical
year and welcome all new members to our
ensemble and to our older band members taking
the responsibility and challenge of leadership
in all the ensembles, assisting the younger and
newer musicians in our team.
Upcoming Performances
Senior Marching Concert Band has been asked
to participate as a marching band in the St.
Patrick’s Day Parade in City on Sunday 15th March
2015. More information will be sent to you shortly.
We also have some scheduled performances
that we need to be ready for such as Expo Day
on Saturday 7th March. This is an important day
for all our bands and ensembles to display our
great work and promote Marist College Music.
The Senior Marching Band will also perform at
the Sydney Royal Easter Show toward the end
Term 1 and ANZAC Day on the 25th April in Week
1, Term 2. More details to come shortly. Other
upcoming performances later in the year will
include Country School Tour and Spring Music
Festival happening during Term 3.
Senior Concert Band
Senior Concert Band will commence every
Wednesday and Friday morning starting
Wednesday 4th February at 7.45am - 8.30am and
Friday mornings form the 6th February. Swimming
and Water Polo students should discuss rehearsal
days with Mr Herbert.
Senior Jazz Ensemble
Senior Jazz Ensemble will commence every
Wednesday afternoon starting Wednesday 4th
February at 3.20pm - 4.45pm. We will be preparing
for our performance at Expo Day. I will confirm
jazz band members by email and in person.
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School Production Percussion Ensemble
Rehearsals: Monday 3.20pm - 4.30pm. Starting
Monday 9th February until end of Term 2 when
the production takes place. The music for our
College Production, Lord Of The Flies, will be
provided by a hand-picked group of drummers
and mallet percussionists. This musical score for
this production will be composed by Mr Herbert.
I will confirm Lord Of The Flies Percussion members
by email and in person.
Year 7 Musicians
This is an invitation for your son, if he is an
established musician, to join one of our bands or
ensembles at the College. The College Concert
Band and Senior Jazz Ensemble are targeting
performers who have been playing for a number
of years on woodwind, brass and percussion
instruments. We also have performance
opportunities for guitarists and bassists in the
College Guitar Ensemble, percussionists in
College Percussion Ensemble, String Group and
Vocal Ensemble. We ask your son, if possible, to
prepare a piece of music of his own choice that
demonstrates his musical skills for an upcoming
band audition that will take place during Week
4, Term 1, starting Monday 16th February 2015.
Students will be notified by Mr Herbert audition
times and location in Week 3.
St. Mary’s Primary School Music Mentoring Group
2015 will see the second year of the new St.
Mary’s School Band Program. St. Mary’s now
have a Beginner group which rehearses on a
Tuesday afternoon at 3.20pm – 4.10pm and an
advanced group of player that started last year
which rehearse on a Friday afternoon 3.20pm 4.10pm. Last year the children where assisted by a
dedicated group of Marist Music Mentors whom
helped by playing in the instrumental sections
during rehearsals. This was a great help to the
children, as well as giving our Marist musicians
an insight into how we teach young musicians.
Again in 2015 I have invited a number of new
Marist Music Mentors to assist young musicians
in the St. Mary’s band by playing along in the
rehearsals and assisting the children on their
instruments.
I thank all boys for their ongoing assistance with
this program last year. If you have any questions
please contact Mr Herbert. Thankyou to all
musicians that were involved in the ensembles in
2014, it was a great year of music!
Rod Herbert
Music
CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS
TUITION PROGRAM 2015
There is continued interest and participation in the
Tuition Program. Currently there are 81 students
enrolled in learning diverse instruments such as
guitar, drums, woodwind, piano and trombone.
Years 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 commenced lessons in
Week 2 whilst Year 7 students will commence
their lessons in Week 4 after their Camp to ensure
a smooth transition into high school.
The Music Tutors are highly professional and
organise a structured program in the mentorship
of their students. A Tuition Booklet is issued to
each student and alike the College Diary, it is a
means of communicating rehearsal times and a
home practice routine.
The tutors at MCNS for 2015 are: Sam Pellegrino
– Guitar, Mark Roulston – Bass Guitar, Fiona
Keating – Piano/Keyboard, Dave Smith – Drums/
Percussion, Penny Coucill, Alan Paardekooper –
Woodwind, Alex Silver – Lower Brass, Lynda Bacon
– Trumpet, Daniel Tambasco – Vocal and Tony
Gardner – Improvisation, Woodwind and Piano.
The tutors are encouraged to communicate
with parents on the curriculum, each student’s
progress and to establish goals such as the
AMEB Exam, eisteddfods and involvement in
the College’s Band and Ensemble Program.
Students involved in
the Tuition Program
are reminded to
be responsible for
recording the time
and day of their
tuition lesson from
the email (College
Gmail) sent each Friday before the week of their
lesson or, from the Music Tuition Notice Board
in their College Diary, and to remember to be
punctual to their lesson. Year 7 Music Tuition
parents will also receive the weekly timetable via
email to assist in the organisation of their sons. If a
parent with a son in other years wishes to receive
the timetable each week via email please
contact
Carolyn
O’Brien via email to
arrange. If a student
is absent from school
on the day of his
tuition lesson, please
contact the music
tutor and the College
as early as possible.
Tutors cannot contact
the students to remind
them of their scheduled
tuition lesson whilst in
class, so it is important
that all students record
their day and time in
their College Diary and use an effective strategy
to remember their lesson time.
A majority of the students are removed from class
time and as a result need to communicate with
their teacher about the work to be completed
and homework obligations, and finally, to
reap the most from their lesson, appropriate
instrumental performance practice is required.
Students should be reminded that class tests,
assessment tasks and excursions or incursions
take priority, thus they need to communicate
early with their tutor and Ms O’Brien of any
alterations that need to be made to the time
and day. The students can store their instruments
in the Music Instrument Store Room near Music
Room 2.
There are still opportunities for involvement in the
Music Tuition Program. Please consult your Music
teacher – Mr Herbert, Mr McDonnell or Ms O’Brien
for a form comprising details and enrolment.
FLICKERFEST
Sean Harper (Class of 2014) has had considerable
success with his Year 12 Visual Arts Body of Work
Animation “Post Apocalyptic Arcadia” entry in
the 2015 Flickerfest Film Competition.
He entered in the FlickerfestUp Category for
school entries and was awarded the Yoram
Cross Prize for Best High School Film.
This is a highly prestigious film competition which
is on each January at Bondi. There are entries
from around the world and across many schools.
Sean is following his dreams and studying
animation at Enmore TAFE, one of the best place
for studying animation and design in Australia.
He is very grateful of what the school has done
for him with his creative endeavours.
Carolyn O’Brien
Leader of Learning - Creative & Performing Arts
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DEBATING
2015 CSDA DEBATING SEASON
Welcome to the 2015 debating season. This warm
welcome extends to experienced debaters from
previous years and to newcomers who may be
interested in our school debating. We hope to
make the season an enjoyable one for everyone.
Marist North Shore staff support the debaters
very well by coaching and adjudicating duties.
Ignatian Workshop at the Parishes of Our Lady of the Way
Wilkie Au & Noreen Cannon Au
Gratitude as a Spiritual Pathway
9.30am - 4pm Saturday 7 February 2015
St Francis Xavier Church Hall 19 Mackenzie Street Lavender Bay 2060
Debating is a Friday afternoon and evening
activity for most Fridays from the middle of Term 1
and most of Term 2. If teams are successful there
are knockout final debates at the start of Term 3.
Each year we aim to nominate one team per
year level in the Catholic Schools Debating
Association (CSDA) competition with the season
comprised of six debates, which coupled to
our pre-season practice debates and maybe
some finals, should give all debaters plenty of
opportunity to improve their debating skills. For
Term 1 the following debating date is important:
The practice of gratitude offers a practical spiritual pathway for active people. Grateful hearts move us
to reach out in love to God and others. When made a part of our daily life, gratefulness enriches us by
deepening our appreciation for our life and relationships, even in the midst of worries and struggles.
Based on their latest book, The Grateful Heart, this workshop will offer guidelines for growing in
gratefulness and for dealing with common obstacles to grateful living.
Wilkie Au, PhD is a spiritual director and professor emeritus of theological studies at Loyola Marymount
University where he taught in the area of spirituality and pastoral ministry. Noreen Cannon Au, PhD is a
practising Jungian analyst and a faculty member of the CG Jung Institute, Los Angeles.
Integrating Christian spirituality and modern psychology, their award-winning books have been translated and
re-published in many languages. For more information, see www.wilkieandnoreenau.com
To book, contact Frances Tilly on 8918 4104, or email francest@sjparishnsw.org.au
Please register by Monday 2 February 2015
Venue: St Francis Xavier Church Hall 19 Mackenzie Street, Lavender Bay 2060
Cost $25 Please BYO lunch plate to share. http://www.ourladyoftheway.com
CSDA Round 1
Friday 27th March
Debates commence from 6:00pm at Marist
College North Shore. Students welcome to
stay after school. Competition draw to be
announced shortly.
The best website for students to read and learn
more about debating is www.learndebating.
com. This website has a free download.
Does your child love to SING? ACT? DANCE?
Maybe they’re a triple threat?
They could be!
Any parents who wishes to assist on the debating
evenings are more than welcome to contact me
by email: gregory.quinn@syd.catholic.edu.au
Applause Musical Theatre Academy
is now enrolling for 2015!
Every epic class is filled with fun and adventure,
as students develop their singing, acting and dancing skills
ready for the exciting world of musical theatre.
With accredited and experienced teachers from
the music theatre industry (and piano accompaniment),
you can be sure that your child learns from the best!
Gregory Quinn
Debating Coordinator
There are performance opportunities and an annual soiree.
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YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE
All Year 10 students have now been issued
with their documents for Work Experience. The
documents will be emailed to parents and there
will be access electronically via the College
website. Please take some time to read through
these. Planning for Work Experience should
start now. In Careers classes over the next few
weeks, we will take time to assist students as they
commence seeking placements.
YEAR 12: INDIVIDUAL CAREER APPOINTMENTS
Individual careers appointments will recommence next week for the current Year 12
students. I will contact the boys directly and set
up an appointment in one of their study periods
or at lunchtime.
TAX FILE NUMBERS
As advertised at the end of 2014, the Australian
Taxation Office has changed the manner in
which school students can apply for a Tax File
Number. As such, application forms are no
longer available via the College nor any other
school. Instead, the following arrangements are
now in place: Students can now apply for a TFN
online and have their identity verified through
an interview at a participating Australia Post
office. Applying online is the fastest and most
convenient way for students to get a TFN. More
information on applying online can be found at
ato.gov.au by searching for ‘QC27248’. Students
who are unable to visit a participating Australia
Post office will need to complete the application
form ‘Tax File Number - Application or Enquiry for
Individuals’ form (NAT 1432). More information
about lodging this form can be found at ato.
gov.au by searching for ‘QC22604’. If you require
any further information you can phone 1300 130
282 between 8.00am and 5.00pm Monday to
Friday. See more at: http://www.pcs.nsw.edu.
au/index.php/senior-school-news-articles/
entry/changes-to-the-secondary-schools-taxfile-number-program-in-2015#sthash.9TsEICYN.
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YEAR 11 & 12 TVET & SBAT STUDENTS
Last week the students commenced their classes
at TAFE under the TVET program. It is imperative
that if any student wishes to withdraw from his
course that this is done immediately. Students
should see Mrs Brown directly.
Some general TVET and SBAT reminders:
• If a student is unable to attend a scheduled
TVET or SBAT class, the College and the TAFE must
be notified in advance
• Any issues or concerns regarding TVET or SBAT
should be directed to Mrs Nicola Brown directly
at the College on 9957 5000 or nicola.brown@
syd.catholic.edu.au
• All students are responsible for catching up
on missed class work whilst they are attending
TVET classes. The students will be issued with an
organisational booklet this week to assist them in
their effective organisation.
• When College events clash with TVET or SBAT
the students need to be proactive in speaking
to Mrs Nicola Brown to negotiate a solution
CAMP AMERICA FREE INFO NIGHT
Thurs 12 Feb, 6:30pm
Camp America, 10-14 Oxford Square, Darlinghurst
Contact: info@campamerica.com.au or 1300 889
067
Order tickets via Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/camp-america-infonight-sydney-free-one-hour-info-session-tickets-15412934502
Find out everything you need to know about Camp
America and get all your questions answered.
Prepare yourself for the summer of a lifetime. Our
free one hour information session is happening on
at 6:30pm in Sydney! Here is a sneak preview: www.
youtube.com/watch?v=UuNyQXBcL_s
PROJECT ABROAD INFO EVENING
Tues 17th Feb, 6:30pm
Sydney Central YHA 11 Rawson Place, Sydney 2000
Contact: Aimee Townley - aimeetownley@projects-abroad.com.au / 1300 132 831
Programmes are available for school leavers and for Year 10 & 11 students during their summer break.
Registrations requested: www.projects-abroad.com.au/about-us/meet-us/ or 1300 132 831.
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14
SPORT
SWIMMING CARNIVAL
Congratulations to all students on a great
carnival on Friday 30th January. It was great to
see all of the Houses get into the spirit of the day,
particularly our new Houses - Montagne and
MacKillop.
North Sydney United Football
Club registrations are now
open. Please go to our website
www.northsydneyunited.
com.au and follow the links.
North Sydney United is one
of Sydney’s most successful
amateur football clubs. North Sydney is a club
However, it was Moore’s day in the end, romping that caters for anyone and everyone who wants
to another trophy with a great display in the to play: from Pre School through to Over 45s and
pool. Below is the final points tally from the day. for women and men, girls and boys.
We’re serious football people - but we also want
football to be fun and to be an important part
of the local community in North Sydney. And
that’s what we believe we offer at North Sydney
United. The opportunity to enjoy the world’s most
popular game whichever way you want. Our
home ground at Cammeray is now an all weather
pitch for the 2015 season.
Any enquiries please email club admin at
clubadmin@northsydneyunited.com.au
Mr Giles & Mr Duncan presenting the shield to
Jack Stapelfeldt, Moore House Captain
1st: 2nd: =3rd:
5th:
6th:
Moore - 971pts
Chanel - 791pts
Montagne & Salta - 626pts
MacKillop - 610pts
Kelly - 469pts
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT
Congratulations
to
Tim
Ferrero (11 Montagne) on his
selection in the Sydney AW
Green Shield Merit XI Team.
Over the month of January,
Tim competed in the Sydney
AW Green Shield competition
for Gordon Cricket Club and
achieved 285 run in seven
games. Well done Tim!
North Sydney Brothers
Junior Rugby League
Football Club
We are looking for players
from 5 years old to Seniors
Ages. We have great
coaches & provide excellent
training skills. It only cost
$100.00 per player which includes socks,
shorts, jersey, 2015 NRL Season Pass &
player insurance. If you would like to join a
great family orientated club & have lots of
fun.
Please register by calling Annette Hema on:
0404 610 048 or email: nsbros@hotmail.
com or visit our website: www.nsbrothers.
com.au
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VOLUNTEER ROSTERS
LOOKING AHEAD
CANTEEN
9 Feb:
Linda Fung, Debbie Jenkins,
Izabel Silva-Lindsey,
Veronica Valderas, Alana Fiorenza
10 Feb:
Melanie Sanchez, Colin Wilson,
Maria Pagano, Anna-Lise Sewell,
Ronda Oliveri
11 Feb:
Robyn Mathôt-Gwozdecky,
Peta Wright, Jane Partridge,
Sam Adderton
12 Feb:
Lizzy Chant, Jenny Winter,
Annie Pascoe, Vivienne Micheletti, France Booth,
Leonie Blankensee-Condon
13 Feb:
Karen Ferguson, Sandra Garratt,
Lisa James, Kim Walker,
Nicola Lewis-Coutts, Lisa Schreiber
16 Feb:
Lisa Brink, Maureen Knox,
Jackie Pickton, Lee Sternberg,
Kate Antonini, Penny Davis
17 Feb:
Pip Byrne, Lyndal Jenney, Nicola Hart, Chris Saunders, Lily Santosa,
Vivian King
Leanne Bishop, Ann Catanzariti,
18 Feb:
Margie Morgan, Katharine Watts, Simone Mansfield
19 Feb:
Kasumi Tucker, Julie Clear,
Michelle Cook, Michaela Bondoc, Illya Shackell
Melanie Lindquist, Susan Mayall,
20 Feb:
Michelle Mulligan, Jennifer Vahldieck, Alison Cappetta, Rebecca Dwyer
UNIFORM SHOP
11 Feb:
Grace Ooi ,Katherine Borkowski,
Cherie Fulwood,Tracy Pitts,
Lily Santosa
18 Feb:
Elizabeth Hipwell, Taleen Avedissian, Debbie Jenkins, Vera Evanian,
Nicola Lewis-Coutts
9 Feb: Solidarity - Night Patrol (Kelly)
13 Feb: Solidarity - Surry Hills (Salta)
18 Feb: Ash Wednesday
20 Feb: COMMENCEMENT MASS
Year 7 Marist Induction & Laptop Rollout
P&F Welcome Drinks
23 Feb: Kelly House Mass, 6pm
Chanel House Mass, 7.15pm
Solidarity - Night Patrol (MacKillop)
24 Feb: Salta House Mass, 6pm
Moore House Mass, 7.15pm
25 Feb: Vaccinations - Year 7 HPV & Year 8 HPV
Catch up
Montagne House Mass, 6pm
MacKillop House Mass, 7.15pm
27 Feb: CSDA Public Speaking (Round 1)
Solidarity - Surry Hills (Chanel)
6 Mar: CSDA Public Speaking (Round 2)
7 Mar: COLLEGE EXPO DAY
9 Mar: Solidarity - Night Patrol (Montagne)
10 Mar: Year 9 Reflection Day
11>19 Mar:
YEAR 12 HALF-YEARLY
ASSESSMENT WEEK
12 Mar: MCC Tennis
MCC Golf
13 Mar: CSDA Public Speaking (Final)
Solidarity - Surry Hills (Kelly)
16>20 Mar:
YEAR 9 CAMP
19 Mar: MCC Swimming
23 Mar: Solidarity - Night Patrol (Chanel)
26 Mar: MCC Cross Country
27 Mar: CSDA Debating (Round 1)
Solidarity - Surry Hills (Moore)
2 Apr: LAST DAY OF TERM 1
3>19 Apr:
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
20 Apr: START OF TERM 2
Solidarity - Night Patrol (Chanel)
22 Apr: Year 12 Parent/Teacher Interviews
23 Apr: MCC Summer Sport Photos
24 Apr: CSDA Debating (Round 2)
Solidarity - Surry Hills (Moore)
Norths Pirates Junior Rugby Union Club
2015 Player Registration
Try Junior Rugby
from 5 to 17 years
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training
starts
March. Free
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games from ages Under-5
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free passes
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