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MARIST CATHOLIC COLLEGE
			PENSHURST                                                                        Friday 11 May - Number 6

 FROM THE PRINCIPAL
 Our Year 12 students have been attending Retreat at the Marist Brothers’ retreat centre in Mittagong. It aims to reinforce
 a positive self-image, to reflect on significant relationships and life experiences, and to explore the presence of God in
 one’s life. The Retreat is also a perfect opportunity for students to build friendship bonds and remove themselves from
 the fast paced world before the Higher School Certificate examinations later this year. The program consists of large
 group input, small group discussions and personal reflection time. Liturgies also provide valuable prayer experiences.
 The Year 12 Retreat is invaluable in assisting participants to reflect on deeper issues at this important point in their
 lives.
 The College has been informed that parents/carers whose daughter/son who will be away from school for less than
 ten days on leave no longer need to submit an Application for Extended Leave. The parent/carer would contact the
 College, prior to the absence, to inform the school of the upcoming leave. There is still an expectation that their son/
 daughter will:
   		             •       attempt to keep up with her/his studies via the google classroom
   		             •       submit hand-in assessment tasks due during the leave period by the due date
   		             •       complete any missed in-class assessment tasks, where possible, on return to school and submit
   			                    a Missed Assessment Form for consideration.
 For leave requests of ten days or more, our current procedures will continue to operate.
                                                                                                 Mr Ray Martin - Principal
 OUR LEARNING JOURNEY AT MCCP
 The success of any high school
 rests on quality teaching and
 student engagement in each
 classroom in each day. The
 core business of teaching and
 learning is to ensure that the
 young men and women in
 our care are able to perform
 and be challenged at all times
 in their learning. Students
 at MCCP demonstrate their
 learning in their everyday classrooms and through formal assessment. Students can seek further assistance and
 clarification by working with their class teacher, attending the Homework Club, or participating in workshop intervention
 programs. The staff at MCCP continually reflect and improve on their teaching and seek out opportunities to further
 professionally develop.
 Throughout Term 2 staff will be engaging in many professional
 development opportunities to further enrich and inspire their craft.
 On Monday 30th April all staff participated in a Staff Development
 Day with a focus on ‘Quality Assessment’. The day was based around
 the research of many past and current educational academics, in
 particular the work of psychologist Lev Vygotsky who believes the
 role of the teacher is crucial to student performance. Teachers who
 know their learners are able to create quality learning opportunities
 for a range of students meaning; students who struggle are provided
 with a range of supports and students who have a high level of
 competence are further extended. Vygotsky suggests good teaching
 can place a student in the ‘zone of proximal development’ ensuring
 that they are achieving and are challenged to their ability. On the
 day staff discussed; what makes a quality formative and summative
 assessment, how to ensure validity and reliability in assessment and had the opportunity to develop layered assessment
 tasks in their Key Learning Areas.
 Throughout the term staff will also be provided with professional development workshops to reinforce 21st century
 learning practice including; engaging students through flexible learning, making learning visible in the classroom,
 managing challenging behaviour and extending our gifted and talented students. With the nature of education
 constantly changing over time even the most experienced teachers enjoy trying new things and time to reflect on and
 consolidate their own pedagogy.
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                        Telephone: 9579 6188      Fax: 9579 6668   www.maristpenshurst.catholic.edu.au
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  OUR LEARNING JOURNEY AT MCCP
  It was wonderful to see already this term so many students working
  in the library during our Homework Club after school. Term 2 sees the
  implementation of our Australian Catholic University partnership with
  talented and dedicated teaching graduates assisting and getting involved in
  supporting the learning of MCCP students. Each afternoon the Homework
  Club runs workshops which are provided for students wishing to consolidate
  their literacy and numeracy skills both in the junior and senior school.
  Students are provided with detailed personalised feedback on work
  submitted so they can identify areas of concern, students then receive
  explicit instruction to improve and develop their skills.
  Each term parents will have the opportunity to enroll their son/daughter
  into Homework Club workshops, the workshops are advertised through the
  College newsletter with instructions on how to enroll.

  All students are welcome to attend the Homework Club to complete
  homework, seek clarification on classwork, and get assistance with
  assessment tasks.
  Our Homework Club runs: Monday 3-4pm    Tuesday 3-4pm
      			                 Wednesday 3-5pm
  Both staff and students acknowledge they are on a continuous
  learning journey. Students are constantly challenged to think critically
  by thinking broadly and deeply by asking questions and by bringing
  instilled reason and logic to solve problems. Students are called to be
  creative by devising new ways of doing things and bringing a variety of
  perspectives into their work.
  Our passionate and dedicated teachers promote this critical and creative thinking by using a tapestry of traditionalist
  methodologies and new innovative learning design to bring a high quality of teaching and learning into their everyday
  classroom.
  Ms Rebecca Nolan - Head of Diverse Learning

    UPCOMING DATES
                                                                Thurs 24 May -   Year 10 Exam Block
    Fri 11 May       Mother’s Day Liturgy                       Wed 30 May
    		               La Valla - 8am
                                                                Mon 28 May       Year 11 and Year 12
    Tues 15 May -    Year 7 and Year 9 Naplan
                                                                		               Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews
    Thurs 17
                                                                Wed 6 June       Champagnat Day Mass - OLF Kingsgrove
    Tues 15 May      Term 2 School Fees Due
                                                                Fri 8 June       Champagnat Day Celebrations
    Wed 23 May       Mathematics Olympiad                       		               Luna Park Excursion

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  FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
  Welcome to term 2! I hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday break. One of the great joys of the holiday
  period is the opportunity to enjoy extended conversations with family and friends. So often our busy working week
  doesn’t allow this to occur as we need to adhere to tight schedules.
  As we start a new term, I encourage families to structure home arrangements so that rich conversations can occur
  regularly. Dinner time together as a family is often a great opportunity to have a conversation with your child about
  their day, share stories and perhaps discuss current affairs. It is rewarding to see a child’s face light up as they share a
  conversation. They feel valued and appreciated. They gain confidence in developing and articulating their thoughts and
  opinions on various matters and they expand their vocabulary. They learn so much and relationships are strengthened
  so that when troubles arise your child will feel comfortable discussing their feelings with you.
  Sadly, starting a conversation with a teenager can at times be difficult. It doesn’t matter what topic the conversation
  starts with - it’s about the opportunity it gives you to talk with your child about their feelings and to provide comfort
  when needed.
  Here are some conversation starters that you might find useful:

                               What’s your favourite thing about school and why?
                               What was the best and worst part of your day?
                               If you could start today again, what would you do differently?
                               What did you do today that you are most proud of?
  You’re the leading expert when it comes to your child. If you are concerned about anything that has come up in a
  conversation, try your best to tell them how you see things, be clear about the actions you are going to take and, of
  course, do what parents do best - provide love, comfort and reassurance. Should there be any school concerns that are
  impacting on your child’s wellbeing please make contact with the relevant teacher(s) and/or their Leader of Wellbeing
  so that we can work together to help your child.

  HSC MINIMUM STANDARDS

  In 2016, the NSW Education Minister, Mr Adrian Piccoli, announced that from 2020, students would be required to
  demonstrate their attainment of minimum standards in Literacy and Numeracy in order to be eligible to receive their
  Higher School Certificate. The most contentious aspect of this new requirement was the link to NAPLAN - students
  would be able to demonstrate their achievement by reaching Band 8 in Year 9 NAPLAN tests in Reading, Writing and
  Numeracy as a ‘prequalification’ for the HSC. Those who did not reach this would be able to do separate Reading,
  Writing and Numeracy tests during Year 10, 11 and 12 to show they had reached the National Minimum Standards in
  Literacy and Numeracy before their HSC examinations.

  Earlier this year the NSW Education Minister, Mr Rob Stokes, announced that these requirements would be simplified
  and Year 9 NAPLAN will no longer be used as a pre-qualification for the HSC. NAPLAN will now revert back to its
  original diagnostic purpose.

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  FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Continued
  Year 10 (2019)
  All Year 10 students from 2019 onwards will sit HSC Minimum Standards online tests in Literacy and Numeracy. This
  minimum standard is Level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework. It is not Band 8 NAPLAN. Students who do not
  reach the required standard at this time will be given further opportunities (twice a year in Year 10, 11 and 12) to take
  the Literacy and Numeracy tests until they reach the set standard. Once the student has met the minimum standard in
  a particular domain, they will no longer need to sit subsequent tests. Please note, that students who do not reach the
  required standard in Reading, Writing or Numeracy by the time they complete Year 12 will still be able to receive an
  ATAR and a Record of School Achievement (RoSA), but they will not receive a HSC qualification.
  Year 10 (2018)
  Current students in Year 10 who did not reach Band 8 in Year 9 NAPLAN Reading, Writing or Numeracy domains last
  year will need to complete the corresponding Minimum Standards online test. The College has organised for the first
  series of online tests to take place on the 12th - 14th June. If this applies to your child you will receive a letter in the
  upcoming weeks with further information.
  Whatever changes to government policy, we will continue our school-based initiatives in the areas of Literacy and
  Numeracy. At Marist Catholic College Penshurst students are supported in these important areas through:
      ●            Whole day writing/reading workshops for students in Year 7, 8 and 9.
      ●            NAPLAN trial testing for students in Year 7 & 9 at the end of Term 1. Students are provided with
    		             individualised feedback on their writing responses to help them improve further.
      ●            Staff professional learning through participation in Sydney Catholic Schools Literacy the Next Step.
    		             PDHPE are currently involved in 2018.
      ●            Voluntary staff participation (approximately 35 staff) in our internal Literacy Project. This project has a
    		             specific focus on improving student writing and embedding evidence-based writing strategies into
    		             programs.
      ●            Homework Club support programs; Reading for Meaning, NAPLAN preparation and Senior Writing for
    		             the HSC.
      ●            Ongoing analysis of NAPLAN results and tracking of student achievement in literacy and numeracy to
    		             inform learning directions and interventions.
      ●            Continued high quality teaching of these important skills across the curriculum and specifically within
    		             English and Mathematics classes.
  Should you have any concerns please feel free to contact Ms Rebecca Nolan our Literacy Teacher or Mr Michael Dooner
  our Director of Curriculum.
                                                                                Mrs Connie Frino - Assistant Principal
  MARIST CONNECT
  At the end of last term four of Year
  11 students represented MCCP at the
  regional Marist Connect at Marist
  College Kogarah. Marist Connect
  is a forum of young people that
  aims to connect students from the
  various Marist schools across NSW.
  This connect saw students from
  Penshurst, Kogarah, Pagewood and
  Randwick come together and share in
  some fun and games as well as some
  spiritual reflection and celebration of
  our shared Marist charism.
  I would like to thank Aaron Borg, Ross Green, Travis Giannarkis and Mark Czajka for giving up their afternoon to
  represent our College at this important gathering.
                                                                                                  Mr Jon Cullerton

   CONGRATULATIONS
   At the end of Term 1 the following Year 7 students were elected by their peers as SRC members for 2018.

   7.1- Liam Macapagal 		             7.2- Sara Kent			                7.3- Sophie Bulmer		              7.4- James York
   7.5- Anthony Kolmac		              7.6- Carlin Nakhle		             7.7- Olivia Logozzo

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  FATHER CHRIS INSTALLATION
  On Sunday 22nd April, St Declan’s Parish Penshurst celebrated
  the installation of Fr Chris Ryan as Parish Priest. Bishop Terry
  Brady celebrated the mass with Fr Chris, and assistant priests
  Fr Adam and Fr Isuru. Following the mass, a multicultural lunch
  and BBQ was celebrated for the parishioners. A number of Marist
  students volunteered their time on the day to assist with the
  organisation and serving the lunch. Year 11 students Roko Babaic,
  Edward El-Jalkh and Joshua Kardum, along with Year 10 students
  Zale Briscoe-Hough, Sabina De Leon, Damian Scalone and Katie
  Schwarzel cooked the BBQ from 10am and served the hungry
  parishioners well into the afternoon. Abbie Hayes of Year 10 also
  assisted on the day as photographer for the event. Our students
  represented the College impeccably, and their service was invaluable to the efficiency of the day, with many parishioners
  remarking on the well-mannered and considerate way the students conducted themselves and served others. A special
  thank you to Mrs Brigid Surmon, who helped with the BBQ, and Mrs Silvana Vidaic, who had a significant role in the
  mass. It was truly a wonderful community event and a testament to the strong relationship between Marist Catholic
  College and St Declan’s Parish.

  Miss Analise Emmerick
  Religious Education Teacher

  ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATION SERVICE
  On Sunday 22nd April, Penshurst RSL held an
  Anzac Commemorative March and Service at
  the War Memorial Bridge Street Penshurst.
  It was a moving ceremony which included a
  catafalque party from the RAAF Richmond,
  a memorial guard, hymns, prayers, a short
  address, the Last Post and the Reveille. Four of
  our SRC attended this service and laid a wreath
  at the War Memorial: Sabina De Leon, Damian
  Scalone, Zac Pitkethley and Nick Condylios.
  Other Marist students attended, representing
  their various local sporting clubs. On a beautiful
  sunny April afternoon, it was heartening to
  witness so many of our community taking the
  time to commemorate our war veterans and
  those who sacrificed so much.
  Ms Anne Collins SRC Coordinator

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  INFORMATION PROCESSES AND TECHNOLOGY
  YEAR 11
  In Term 1 this year, Year 11 Students were involved in a case study of Coles. This involved a
  tour of the Hurstville Station Facilities which provided an insight into the automated aspects
  of store management. Students needed to analyse the role of technology in the running of
  the store from delivery to purchasing. New technologies were introduced and students had
  a chance to explore the predictive features using the hand held scanning device used by
  store hands. Following the tour, students held a video conference with Phil Hawkings, CEO
  of Coles Rewards (Flybuys) to gain an appreciation for the way spending habits influence
  marketing strategies and points accumulation. Students engaged in a Q
  & A session with Phil asking questions ranging from careers to algorithms
  for calculating and redeeming points.

  YEAR 12
  As part of their studies in Communications Systems, Year 12 were enlightened
  by a visit from Mrs Mariam Chizari, NBN Local Manager, NSW. Mariam
  is actively involved in presenting NBN (National Broadband Network)
  Solutions to Local, State and Federal Governments. Mariam took the
  students on a historical journey through the evolution of national network
  infrastructures before delving into the technology behind the recent
  NBN rollout. The students explored new communications technologies
  comparing optic fibre to copper cables as a means for transmitting online
  data. Students documented their newfound knowledge in preparation for
  their imminent Half Yearly Examination.
  Mrs Rosemary Rizk - Information Processes & Technology Teacher
  LEGAL STUDIES
  On Tuesday 8 May, the Year 11 Legal Studies class
  visited the Downing Centre in Liverpool St, Sydney.
  This was a valuable opportunity for the boys to
  experience what they had learnt about the operation
  of the adversary system of trial in practice, such as
  the role of various legal personnel, juries and the use
  of evidence. They were able to sit in on a variety of
  court cases involving matters such as traffic offences,
  drug offences and armed robbery.
  The behaviour of the boys and their personal
  presentation was outstanding and a credit to the
  College.
                                   Miss Lydia Curis
  COLLEGE LEADERS
  In Term 1, Jack Rigby and Zachary Pitkethley were privileged to travel to
  NSW Parliament House and Government House in Sydney, to take part in
  a government initiative for senior school leaders. Our day commenced at
  Parliament House, where we watched the Sitting of the NSW Legislative
  Assembly and Legislative Council and were exposed to the entertaining
  and interesting politics of NSW. During our visit to the House, we met and
  had a photograph with Ms Tanya Davies, the Minister for Mental Health,
  Women and Ageing. We then had lunch and walked to Government
  House, where we were fortunate to meet His Excellency, Governor of
  NSW Mr David Hurley. The day was a great experience which provided an
  interesting insight into the world of politics in NSW.
                                          Zachary Pitkthley - College Captain
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  YEAR 10 VISUAL ART NEWS
  Year 10 Visual Arts students had an invigorating and
  productive end of Term 1. They set up an exhibition
  throughout the school of their artworks from the ‘Take
  it to the Streets’ unit, followed the next week by a visit
  to the Art Gallery of NSW and Museum of Contemporary
  Art.
  As part of the assessment task, students explored a
  social or political issue facing the young people of the
  world today. Using inspiration from mural artist Diego
  Rivera and Street artists such as Banksy, the importance
  of their concept laid heavily on the site-specific location
  around the school in which they chose to display their
  works. The role of the audience was a significant factor
  in their artworks. In many contemporary works today,
  the artwork requires the audience’s interaction to create
  the work itself. Student Mia Sunk really took this idea
  into her own art practice where she painted and spray
  painted a large chalkboard with the statement; “Before social media consumes me, I want to…..” As students walked
  past they used colour chalk to add their own personal response and thus being a part of the work itself.
  The soft textural sculpture by Eva Huang, inspired by Claes Oldenburg, allowed the audience to lay back on a bean bag
  and immerse themselves through sensory means, as well as visual, exploring the idea of depression and mental illness.
  The Art excursion of Week 11 was an inspiring day for the students. They
  viewed the works of the highest calibre of HSC students of 2017. The
  expectations of senior art students will assist our art students for their
  own future art making. This was followed by the Biennale, in which the
  students gained a great insight into the works of contemporary artists and
  what drives them to create subjective and inspirational artworks.

  The Year 10 class have gained a greater understanding of the broad nature
  of art and the how one’s intentions can be expressed and reached to many.
  The value of exhibiting an artwork and by viewing how other artists have
  achieved success is vital for these young artists in the making.
  Mrs Lea-Kathryn Nelson
  On the 12th of April, our Year 10 Art class had the opportunity to visit and
  explore Artexpress at the Art Gallery of NSW and also the Biennale at the
  Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA). At Artexpress, we were able to view
  the 2017 HSC works which inspired us to broaden our perception of what
  art is to us and to others around us. There were many different mediums
  such as watercolour, graphic media and even jewellery!
  After this, we had a guided tour around the Museum of
  Contemporary Art. This was a great experience as we
  were able to see how professional artmakers exhibit
  and create their works in gallery space. During the tour
  the guide challenged us to think more critically about
  their works and unveil the thoughts and ideas the work
  was representing.
  Jonathan Remfrey, Riana Hing & Eva Gao

  The art installation exhibition set up by the Year 10 art
  class was a huge success and was a great opportunity
  for us to show the rest of the school our creativity and
  what we can really achieve in art. The rest of the school
  showed great interest in the presentation, crowding
  around each work for their inspection or interaction. It was great to see the rest of the school becoming aware of the
  important messages behind our works like depression, abuse of power, the overuse of technology, anxiety and stress
  of youth etc.
  Thomas
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  ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
  It has been a successful start to the semester with so many students showing and
  developing their creative minds in the Art Department on Wednesday afternoons.
  During Art Club, students are given the opportunity to create artworks with concepts
  that they are interested in and feel passionate about. A real eye opener to the real
  life interests of our students. From drawing and digital works to ceramics and abstract
  painting workshops, the students have explored many different themes and are
  developing their own personal skills in various art mediums.
  As well as creating their own artworks, students have been involved in the making of
  school banners in Term 1 for St Patrick’s Day and Harmony Day, creating a colourful
  splash all around the school.

  Mrs Lea-Kathryn Nelson

  In Photography Club, students have been exploring ways to take a great photo using different compositional rules. Each
  week we share our photos in our “Photo of the Week” segment, where we celebrate the photographic achievements of
  the last week. We are now working on claymation puppets that we will use to make a stop motion animation short film.

  Mr Tory Brustolin

    FROM THE COLLEGE BURSAR
    A friendly reminder that all Term 2 School fees are due to be paid by Tuesday 15 May. Payments can
    be made by BPay, Eftpos, Cash or Cheque.

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  YEAR 7 CAMP
  Wesley Vision Valley was the venue for the Year 7 camp
  that was held during Week 11, Term 1 from the 9th of
  April to the 11th of April. The camp was a fun way to
  face your fears, learn new things and learn about each
  other. It also was a great chance to hang out with your
  friends. During the day students got the opportunity
  to do archery, giant crate stacking, lily pads, low ropes,
  canoeing, power fan, raft building and orienteering.
  We participated in the activities during the day and
  everyone was encouraged to ‘give it a go’. During the
  night we had fabulous and informative guest speakers.
  One of the guest speakers talked about being your ‘best
  self’ using the acronym, T.O.U.G.H - thankful, optimistic,
  understanding, generous and honest. Our second
  speaker spoke about indigenous culture and also taught
  us how to do a traditional dance.
  The food was delicious and there was lots of it. The
  Wesley Vision Valley staff were very helpful and they had
  a thorough understanding of the activities. They also
  helped everyone in need. Overall this camp was one of
  the best camps most people have been to.
  Thank you to all the MCCP staff who came with us.
  Emma Rollo, Evani Kumar and Liam Macapagal - 7-1

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  PEER SUPPORT NEWS
  This week was the final session of the term for the ten part Peer
  Support Program which we celebrated with a BBQ luncheon.
  The focus of this final session was to celebrate as a community
  and review the skills and concepts we covered throughout the
  program. We reviewed Strengthening Our Connections, Resilience
  and Behaving with Integrity modules. This session also focused
  on celebrating the gifts and values each student brings to our
  community. We were blessed to have Br Tony Butler present who
  presided over prayer and shared with the students some insights
  about the essence of being Marist: family and community.
  Our wonderful Year 10 Peer Support Leaders then guided their Year
  7 groups through an affirmation activity. Year 7 students served
  their Peer Support Leaders luncheon and as a community we ‘broke
  bread’ symbolising the Marist bond between Year 7 and Year 10.
  I would like to thank our excellent Year 10 Peer Support Leaders who
  demonstrated skills of leadership, assertiveness and collaboration.
  I would also like to thank Ms Beard, Year 7 Leader of Wellbeing, for
  all her support and endless work helping her students’ transition to
  Year 7 and all the other teachers involved.
  Ms Anne Collins Peer Support Coordinator

  YEAR 11 SPORT LIFESTYLE
  On Wednesday the 11 th April our Year 11 Sport Lifestyle and Recreation students attended the Sydney Academy of
  Sport and Recreation at Narrabeen. The Academy’s elite Sports Science Unit was a great place to enhance students
  learning and reinforce our area of study, Fitness Testing and Program Design in a practical authentic manner.
  Delivered by expert Sports Analysts, the Sports Science Education program gave students access to sophisticated
  equipment and facilities.
  The facility is regularly used by elite athletes and high profile sporting clubs, including the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles,
  Olympic Men’s and Women’s Rugby 7s and NSWIS Winter Sports.
  Students had the opportunity to experience a range of tests used to assess athletic performance such as:
    •    Explosive strength
    •    Aerobic and anaerobic fitness
    •    Cybex isokinetic testing
    •    Wingate
    •    Acceleration and speed
    •    Lactate profiles
    •    VO2max testing.
    •    Recovery hot and cold spas
  Year 11 SLR students gained a greater insight into sports science and exercise programs utilising the facilities.

                                                                  Mrs Nicole Katrib and Mr Michael Fisher - SLR Teachers
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  CBSA / SCC CROSS COUNTRY
  On Friday May 4th, our College Cross Country squad competed in the CBSA/SCC Cross Country Championships at
  Queens Park, Centennial Parklands. There were some outstanding individual performances on the day.
  In the CBSA Competition:
     -    Jamie Lawler 1st in the U17’s and CBSA U17 Age Champion.
     -    Jake Carter 1st in the U16’s and CBSA U16 Age Champion.
     -    Dane Mitchell 1st in the U12’s and CBSA U12 Age Champion.
     -    Marco Gava 5th in the U12’s.
     -    Antonio Caruana 2nd in the U13’s.
     -    Joshua Barone 4th in the U14’s.
     -    Mason Snellgrove 3rd in the U15’s.
     -    Joseph Sartor 2nd in the U16’s.
     -    Brock Myers 4th in the U17’s.
     -    Nicholas Condylios 6th in the 18+.
  In the SCC Competition:
     -    Olive Tiddy 2nd in the U12’s.
     -    Sophie Bulmer 2nd in the U13’s.
     -    Leila Szczepanik 2nd, Mia Szczepanik 4th, Kristen De Stefano 5th and Erin Bennett 6th in the U14’s.
     -    Zoe Pitkethley 4th and Charlotte Bulmer 6th in the U15’s.
     -    Laura Moras 2nd, Alicia Langley 3rd, Lyric Parcarey 4th, Jacinta Dahdah 6th and Katie Schwarzel 7th in the
          U16’s.
  All these runners have been selected in the CBSA/SCC squads to compete at the NSWCCC Cross Country Championships
  at Eastern Creek on the 15th June. Congratulations to all of you!
  Our overall success in this Cross Country competition is determined by the results of all our runners in each division:
  Junior; Intermediate; and Senior. It is therefore a team effort. As a result, MCCP ran 1st in the SCC Intermediate
  Aggregate Trophy and 2nd in the SCC Junior Aggregate Trophy. Our SCC team also came 2nd in the overall Aggregate
  Trophy which was a remarkable effort considering we only competed in five of the seven Age Divisions. This resulted in
  the team winning the Most Improved College Trophy.
  Our College also came 2nd in the CBSA Intermediate, Junior and Senior Divisions, and 3rd in the overall Aggregate
  Trophy.
  Based on the results of this competition, the following are the College’s 2018 Cross Country Age Champions:

  U12 Male		                Dane Mitchell			               U12 Female		            Olive Tiddy
  U13 Male 		               Antonio Caruana		              U13 Female 		           Sophie Bulmer
  U14 Male		                Joshua Barone			               U14 Female		            Leila Szczepanik
  U15 Male		                Mason Snellgrove		             U15 Female		            Zoe Pitkethley
  U16 Male		                Jake Carter			                 U16 Female		            Laura Moras
  U17 Male		                Jamie Lawler			                18+ Male		              Nicholas Condylios
  I’d like to thank all of you for your commitment and excellent behaviour on the day. You all did the College proud.
  Thanks to Mr Urquhart, Mr Lloyd and Mrs Walker for their help and support, and to those parents who came and
  supported the team on the day.
  Mr Paul Burg - Director of Sport

                         CONGRATULATIONS
                         Zoe Pitkethley, of Year 9, has been selected in the NSWCCC U/15 AFL team to play in
                         the NSW All Schools AFL Championships. Well done Zoe.

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  SPORT RESULTS
   SCC
                                                          WIN /
   NETBALL            RND OPPOSITION                                  SCORE     COACH
                                                          LOSS
   Junior               1     Rosebank                     Draw       15 - 15   Ms Anna Le
                        2     St Charbel’s                 Win         18 - 1
   Intermediate         1     Rosebank                     Win        13 - 10   Miss Analise Emmerick
                        2     St Charbel’s                 Win         48 - 2
   Senior               1     St Charbel’s                 Loss       4 - 20    Nicole Katrib
                        2     Lakemba                      Loss       1 - 40
                                                          WIN/
   SOCCER             RND OPPOSITION                                  SCORE     COACH
                                                          LOSS
   Senior               1     St Charbel’s                 Win         4-0      Mr Michael Falzon
                        2     Lakemba                      Win         9-0

   CBSA
                                                          WIN/
   Soccer             RND OPPOSITION                                 SCORE      COACH
                                                          LOSS
   Junior               1    Lakemba                       Win         4-0      Mr Michael Young
                        2    Cathedral                     Loss        5-4
   Intermediate         1    Lakemba                       Win         7-1      Mr Jon Cullerton
                        2    Cathedral                     Win         2-1
   Senior               1    Lakemba                       Loss        1-2      Mr Tory Brustolin
                        2    Cathedral                     Loss        0-3
                                                          WIN/
   Rugby League RND OPPOSITION                                       SCORE      COACH
                                                          LOSS
   Junior               1    Lakemba                       Draw      22 - 22    Mr Michael Fisher
                        2    Cathedral                     Loss      20 - 28
   Intermediate         1    Lakemba                       Loss       10 - 22   Mr John Lloyd
                        2    Cathedral                     Loss      18 - 22
   Senior               1    Cathedral                     Win        44 - 4    Mr George Karpouzos
                        2    Rosebank                      Win       26 - 18

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   CONSELLORS CORNER - STUDY WITHOUT STRESS
   Study without stress supports young people to manage pressures that come along with their senior years of
   education, in particular the RoSA and HSC exams.
   Workshop themes
     -   Understanding stress		               -   Time management 		         -   Exploring beliefs about the HSC
     -   Unhelpful thinking patterns          -   Personal strengths about the HSC
   Outcomes
     -   Knowledge of where to go for further support - An awareness of personal strengths and attributes
     -   The ability to recognise and monitor unhelpful thinking patterns
     -   Confidence when preparing for exams		            - Strategies for relaxation and self-care
   Details
   Who: young people who would like to learn some skills to help them study without stress
   Where: headspace Hurstville, 41 Dora Street Hurstville 2220
   When: starts Wednesday 23rd May 2018 and will run for 6 weeks; 3:45 – 5:15pm
   Contact: headspace.hurstville@aftercare.com.au
   Please see flyer below
                                                                         Mr Rodriigo Valentino - College Counsellor

                               6 week program learning to cope with
                                    stress during high school

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