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HOUSE CAPTAINS
2019 COLLEGE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
MONTE MATTERS
31 MAY 2019 / TERM 2, WEEK 5
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FROM THE PRINCIPAL 3 FROM THE HEAD OF HSIE 5 SR LECIA’S THOUGHTS 7 FROM THE PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION 8 CAREER INSIGHTS EVENING 9 SPORTS REPORT 10 NOTICES 12 1. AUTHOR TALK AT MONTE - LEIGH SALES 2. MONTE CELEBRATES MUSIC: TICKETS NOW ON SALE 3. CAREER INSIGHTS EVENING 4. YEAR 10 DRAMA NIGHT 5. YEAR 12 DRAMA NIGHT 6. BIAMUNGA YARN-UP AND MARUKU MARKETPLACE 7. MONTE FOUNDATION - RUGBY LUNCH 8. HOLIDAY ILLUSTRATION CAMP 9. HOLIDAY WRITING CAMP
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
“It is the generous giving of
ourselves that produces the
most harvest. ” Orison Swett Marden
Dear Parents and Friends of Monte,
Last Saturday the College had much to celebrate with more and locally. This year we have seen meaningful commitment
than 800 girls participating in multiple performances under and contribution to the students of Colegio Infante De Sagres
the joyous creative direction and leadership of our Year 11 in Maliana, Timor-Leste as well as the personal tutoring of
students, the emerging leaders of the Senior School. Mercy younger students both here at Monte and at local schools. The
leadership was epitomised in the way that the Year 11 students Monte community again demonstrates our version of Mercy
developed their relationships with their peers. It was inclusive, leadership as together we actively work towards the equality
service driven, motivating, spirited and a great deal of fun. of opportunity for all people.
The incredible accomplishment of House Plays would also not As we recognise National Volunteer’s Week, the College wishes
be possible without the extraordinary support and guidance to acknowledge those who have generously given of their time
of Ms Jacqueline Magurren, Deputy Principal Pastoral Care, to our Monte community to assist us in our mission of caring
as well as the scores of teachers, parents and friends who and educating young women. Our volunteers are the shining
contributed countless hours and skills to ensure House Plays lights that guide our mission and lead others to join the same
was an overwhelming success. path of Mercy.
It was wonderful to see College events such as House Plays, and God Bless,
this week’s College Athletics Carnival, which are testament to Mrs Nicole Christensen
the strength of ‘sisterhood’, of our girls supporting their peers, Principal
as they displayed effusive joy in validation of the symphony of
student talent across all Colour House ‘families’.
The greatest rewards are to be found when our girls
generously share their gifts, whilst also sharing in the talents
and achievements of others. College Captain, Adelaide Hayes
described these rewards in an address to the students earlier
in the year: “In encouragement, we find strength and cohesion.
In supportiveness, we find connection and trust.”
We can be proud that our students and staff continue
to develop a prodigious ethic of encouragement and
supportiveness as they care for communities both globally
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL 2019 HOUSE PLAYS MONTE MATTERS 31 MAY 2019 / TERM 1, WEEK 5 PAGE / 4
FROM THE HEAD OF HSIE
Mrs Patricia Smith
Head of HSIE Department
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU LEARNT SOMETHING NEW?
In HSIE, students are always learning something new, whether
they realise it or not. A major contributor to deep learning for
students studying HSIE subjects is the excursions outside the
classroom. This helps to bridge the gap between classroom
and hands-on experiences.
Year 7
History students mummified apples to gain a sense of how
Egyptians did it.
Year 8
History students met presenters from Living History Australia,
they investigated what it was like in medieval times through
interactive and engaging activities with stories and artefacts
such as armour and clothing.
Geography students went to Camp Kendron where they
engaged in fieldwork, looking at aspects of the bush, including
foliage cover, soil depth and heights of trees.
Year 9
History students travelled to the Quarantine Station in Manly.
This was an extremely valuable learning experience and
allowed the girls to further develop their knowledge of ‘The
Movement of Peoples’ and settlement in Australia.
Geography students embarked on a field trip to Kurnell
Peninsula, Botany Bay. They investigated the importance of
oysters for maintaining and supporting the wetland biome.
They journeyed to the mudflats and explored the juvenile and
mature mangroves where people literally got stuck in the mud.
The students worked on developing geographical skills by
using a light metre to measure the amount of light in juvenile
and mature mangrove sites. They also used refractometers to
test the salinity levels of salt, fresh and estuary water.
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FROM THE HEAD OF HSIE
Year 10
Long Reef Beach was the destination for Year 10 Geography
students. Here they investigated environmental changes
that have occurred over time and learnt how sand dunes are
formed.
Students undertook field work such as plant identification
using a dichotomous key, measured the wind speed using an
anemometer, and also measured the angles of the sand dunes
using clinometers and tape measures.
mangroves; learning all about their functions and purpose.
Throughout the day they learnt many new field techniques
such as testing the pH levels of water and the humidity levels
in the atmosphere.
Year 12
HSC Legal Studies recently spent the day observing a range
of criminal matters before the Supreme, District and Local
Courts to supplement their understanding of the core topic
History students visited the Sydney Jewish Museum where of Crime. They experienced a range of matters, from high
they were privileged to hear from a Holocaust survivor. The level and technical appeals on the severity of sentences for a
girls valued the opportunity to learn the personal stories and murder conviction, to the somewhat more trivial matter of an
memories of a Jewish boy growing up in the 1940s. alleged theft of a pair of socks from Woolworths. Justice Bellew
of the Supreme Court and Deputy Chief Magistrate Mottle
spoke with our students and gave them the opportunity to ask
questions about the operation of the courts; adding another
dimension that cannot be obtained in the classroom.
Upcoming Excursions and Events
3 June Year 7 Geography - Lavender Bay and
Wendy’s Secret Garden
3 June Year 7 History - Nicholson Museum
5 June Year 9 Commerce 200 Hours - North Sydney Council
7 June IB DP History and Modern History - Study Days
Students in Commerce visited Parliament House where they 17 June Year 11 Business Studies - Sydney Tower Restaurant
experienced both the lower house and upper house, and role-
played debating a Bill. Participating in the same activity, day in and day out, is not
an option for our students. The HSIE teachers seek new
This was followed by a visit to the Crime Museum at the Justice challenges for all courses so students can develop their visual
and Police Museum, where they were involved in a mock- literacy and “learn by doing” as they engage with people, places
trial learning about historical crimes such as the Pyjama Girl and buildings in new ways.
Murder, which took 10 years to solve.
We invite members of the Monte community with
Year 11 expertise or interest in the HSIE subject portfolio who
Geography students embarked on an excursion to Sydney would like to speak with students, or share ideas on
Olympic Park to undertake field work relevant to the unit of places of interest for student excursions to please
study, Biophysical Interactions. Students explored within the contact me psmith@monte.nsw.edu
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ASCENSION
SR LECIA’S THOUGHTS “Men of Galilee, why gaze
in wonder at the heavens?
This Jesus, whom you saw
Sister Lecia Coombe RSM
ascending into heaven will
return as you saw him go.
(Acts 1: 11)
Dear Readers
Ascension Day is celebrated in Australia on the seventh Sunday The Gospel Acclamation Matthew 28 : 19, 20 also applies to
of Easter, which is 2nd June this year. Last night I watched us: “Go and teach all people my Gospel. I am with you always,
“Call the Midwife” and cried all through it, at one with those until the end of the world.”
witnessing the unbearable sadness of a beloved midwife
passing away. Perhaps The Apostles wept too, when the risen The Gospel Luke 24: 46-53 gives the Apostles and us a resume
Jesus finally slipped away from them. of Jesus’ purpose on earth. Then as Jesus blesses them, he is
lifted up to Heaven. Remembering his promise, they return to
After the event, these Apostles were reminded by “two men in Jerusalem to make the first ever Christian Retreat of ten days,
white” (angels?) that this Jesus, who had been taken up from awaiting the enabling power of the promised Holy Spirit.
them into Heaven will come back the same way they saw him
go. See First Reading Acts 1 : 1-11. We may wonder how they spent these days. As well as going
daily to the Temple to praise God, they shared their memories
Psalm 41 says: “God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of of Jesus, guided by Our Blessed Mother Mary (whose beautiful
trumpets for the Lord”. The Apostles would eventually clap their month of May has just concluded). I imagine she cared for
hands in joyful praise of the Lord, now reigning over the whole their needs, delighting them with her beautiful presence,
world from his heavenly throne. sharing her style of prayer with them, building up their faith,
hope and love to prepare their body, mind and heart, for the
The Second Reading Hebrews 9: 34-38, 10 : 19-23 reminds momentous event of receiving power from the Holy Spirit to be
us that in Heaven, Jesus now pleads on our behalf. When he faithful witnesses of Jesus, even to the ends of the earth.
comes the second time, it will not be to deal with sin, but to
reward with salvation those awaiting him. Meanwhile, we too Perhaps we could make next week special by setting aside
must guard our hearts, minds and bodies: “hearts sincere and a time and place each day for prayer with Mary, maybe in a
full of faith; minds sprinkled and free from any trace of bad Church, opening our hearts to the Spirit who empowers us
conscience; and bodies washed with pure water. Let us keep also, but I quote G.K. Chesterton: “Visiting a Church does
firm in the hope we profess, because the one who made the not make you a Christian, any more than standing in a garage
promise is faithful”. makes you a car!” It is always the sincerity of a faithful heart
that counts.
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FROM THE PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION
TERM 2 UPCOMING EVENTS
Date Event Host
Year 12 Mothers & Carers Weekend in the Southern
Saturday 1 June - Sunday 2 June P&F
Highlands
Monday 3 June Year 12 Drama Night College
Wednesday 5 June Monte Celebrates Music Awards Night and Concert College
Tuesday 11 June Year 11 2020 Parent Subject Selection Information Evening College
Wednesday 12 June Year 11 Academic Conference College
Thursday 13 June Year 10 Play Night College
Friday 14 June Year 7 Grandparents Day College
Friday 14 June - Sunday 16 June Year 11 Mums & Carers Escape to Bowral P&F
Tuesday 18 June Year 7 Reporting Information Evening College
Wednesday 19 June Career Insights Evening College
Friday 21 June Year 7 Father Daughter Pizza Night P&F
Tuesday 25 June Maruku Marketplace and Biamunga Yarn-Up College
Wednesday 26 June Year 10 Academic Conference College
Friday 28 June Last Day of Term 2 College
Monday 22 July First Day of Term 3 College
MONTE MATTERS 31 MAY 2019 / TERM 1, WEEK 5 PAGE / 8
CAREER INSIGHTS EVENING
Mrs Naomi Welsh
Executive Officer, Monte Alumni
DON’T MISS OUR FLAGSHIP CAREER INSIGHTS EVENING
REGISTER NOW!
On behalf of the Alumni Committee, I am delighted to welcome Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to network with
all students from Years 7-12, together with their parents and leading female role models in their particular field.
carers, to our 2019 Career Insights Evening to be held at the
College on Wednesday, 19 June from 5pm- 8pm. Monte Alumni are proud to support the next generation of
Monte leaders.
The evening showcases 38 inspirational Monte Alumni from a
broad range of industry sectors. Register for this FREE event today, we look forward to seeing
you there!
This year we are delighted to hear Alumni insights from
diverse careers such as Human Rights, Forensic Psychology,
Viticulture (wine maker), Paediatrics, Environmental Activism,
REGISTER HERE
Archaeology, Spatial Science and Policing, just to name a few.
TOGETHER WITH
MONTE’S HIGHER EDUCATION CHOOSE FROM A DIVERSE
AND CAREERS OFFICE RANGE OF SPEAKERS
This is your opportunity to hear from inspirational
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Invite Years 7-12 Students and Parents to our Monte Alumni representing a wide variety of
CAREER
industries. During each 25 minute session,
speakers will share their professional and personal
insights about their career and answer questions
from the audience.
INSIGHTS
19
VENUE
Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
EVENING
5.00pm - 7.00pm Speaker presentations
7.00pm - 8.00pm Stand-up networking supper
RSVP
www.trybooking.com/BCDMH By Monday 17 June 2019
WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE
ENQUIRIES
alumni@monte.nsw.edu.au
MONTE MATTERS 31 MAY 2019 / TERM 1, WEEK 5 PAGE / 9
2019 COLLEGE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
Good Luck
SPORTS REPORT • To the Monte Cross Country Team competing at the CGSSSA
Cross Country at Bicentennial Park, Homebush on Friday
31 May. Girls who place in the top 6 in each age group will
progress to the CCC Championship in June.
• To Monte Rep Tennis Team who will compete in Bathurst
on Monday for bragging rights as the best Catholic
Mr Michael Vandervelde Schools Tennis Team at the NSWCCC Schools Team Tennis
Sport Program Manager Championships.
•
To the girls competing in the CGSSSA Gymnastics
Championship at Rooty Hill on Wednesday 5 June.
• To Ashley Hughes (Year 12) and Lara Halmarick (Year 11)
Congratulations who are representing CGSSSA at the NSWCCC Football
Championships next week.
• To all the competitors in the Monte Athletics
Carnival. Results will be published next week and • To Isabella Morgan (Year 11) who will be competing at the
NSW All Schools Selections for Basketball.
acknowledgments will be made at the College
Assembly next Thursday. A massive thank you to •
To Monte Dancers competing at the Extreme Dance
staff for running the day and to students for your Eisteddfod at Abbotsleigh this weekend.
participation, great attitude and competitive spirit.
• Kate Barry (Year 12) who is competing at Nationals in
Acrobatics next week.
• To the girls going on the Duke of Ed Practice Journey next
weekend. Nominations and the permission note are on
MonteConnect and all students have been notified of the
closing dates.
MONTE MATTERS 31 MAY 2019 / TERM 1, WEEK 5 PAGE / 10SPORTS REPORT
Monte Active WINTER SPORT: TERMS 2 AND 3
Monte Active classes continue. Students can join at IGSSA and Invitational Basketball: Terms 2 and 3
any time. Students can try their first session for FREE. Mr Matthew Rowan mrowan@monte.nsw.edu.au
All the details are on MonteConnect/Monte Active.
Rugby 7s Training: Term 2
Yoga – Tuesday pm & Friday am (OR401)
Mr Matthew Rowan mrowan@monte.nsw.edu.au
Zumba – Wednesday pm (CMP)
NSFA Football: Terms 2 and 3
Fitness – every Morning (Monte Gym)
Mr Michael Vandervelde
mvandervelde@monte.nsw.edu.au
Gymnastics
Students interested in representing Monte at the CGSSSA SEHA and IGSSA Hockey: Terms 2 and 3
Gymnastics Carnival are to contact Mrs Liz Morgan lmorgan@monte.nsw.edu.au
Mr Michael Vandervelde in the Sports Office.
Norths Netball: Terms 2 and 3
Students must be currently participating in Gymnastics L3 Ms Katie Barton kbarton@monte.nsw.edu.au
WAG or above and be ready to compete at a representative
level (must be training in an outside club L3-10 WAG program). Mrs Tania Dorahy tdorahy@monte.nsw.edu.au
The Championships are on Wednesday 5 June. Cross Country:
Mrs Tania Dorahy tdorahy@monte.nsw.edu.au
Netball Umpiring Monte Active:
Congratulations for gaining umpire qualifications in Round 6: Ms Katie Barton kbarton@monte.nsw.edu.au.
Alannah Jolic - Junior Level 1.
Snow Sports
Swimming at Monte Monte enters skiers and snowboarders into the
Monte offers Swimming Squads for fitness and/or for Sydney Interschools Snowsports Championships
competition throughout the whole year. The Swim page held at Thredbo 16-20 July. Entries close this week.
on MonteConnect contains all the information.
Any students wishing to enter need to contact Ms
Contact Mr Jon Bell jbell@monte.nsw.edu.au
Katie Barton urgently kbarton@monte.nsw.edu.au.
Sporting Acknowledgements
If your daughter is involved in any significant sporting events or
Tennis - Winter Training
achievements please let us know so she can be acknowledged. Spaces still available for winter training in Term 2 on
Wednesdays at the Ridge Street courts. Details are
Sports Department Staff posted on MonteConnect. The cost is $100 per term.
Please contact the Sports Department on 9409 6420
or email mvandervelde@monte.nsw.edu.au Water Polo - Winter Training
Spaces available for winter training in Term 2 on Thursday
Mornings 6:45am – 8:00am in the College Pool. Details are
posted on MonteConnect. The cost is $100 per term.
Representative Events
Event Date Time Venue
CGSSSA Cross Country 31 May 8:00am-3:30pm Bicentennial Park, Homebush
Extreme Dance Competition 2 June Abbotsleigh
NSW All Schools Basketball Selections 3 June Terrigal
CCC Tennis Teams Championships 3 June 8:00am-4:00pm Bathurst
CCC Football Championships 4 - 5 June 8:00am-6:00pm Valentine Park
CGSSSA Gymnastics 5 June 7:00am- 2:00pm SAGC
Duke of Ed Practice Journey 8 - 9 June 10:30am- 2:00pm Berowra
CCC Cross Country 14 June 8:00am-3:00pm Eastern Creek
CCC Open School Teams Basketball Championships 24 - 25 June 8:00am-4:00pm South Windsor
Snow Sports Sydney Regional Championships 16 - 20 July Thredbo
The Sport Department conducts and publicises trials for these Monte Representative Teams. Check with Sport staff if you are unsure.
MONTE MATTERS 31 MAY 2019 / TERM 1, WEEK 5 PAGE / 11NOTICES
LIBRARY EVENT
IN CONVERSATION
WITH LEIGH SALES
Date: May 31st Venue: ACC
Time: 12:45pm - 1:30pm Bookings: www.trybooking.com/502625
(Please be seated by 12:40pm)
THE CONCERT WILL FEATURE ALL
MONTE CELEBRATES MUSIC MONTE ENSEMBLES AND THE
ANNUAL MUSIC AWARDS
DATE: Wednesday 5 June 2019 GUEST SPEAKER: Dr Anna Reid,
Head of School and Dean of the
TIME: 5:00pm Welcome drinks and canapes Conservatorium of Music
5:45pm Concert and awards
TICKETS: $10 per guest
VENUE: O'Regan Arts and Cultural Common (ACC)
128 Miller Street, North Sydney
BOOK NOW
MONTE MATTERS 31 MAY 2019 / TERM 1, WEEK 5 PAGE / 12TOGETHER WITH
MONTE’S HIGHER EDUCATION AND CAREERS OFFICE
Invite Years 7-12 Students and Parents to our
20 CAREER
INSIGHTS
19
WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE
EVENING
CHOOSE FROM A DIVERSE VENUE
RANGE OF SPEAKERS Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College
This is your opportunity to hear
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
from inspirational Monte Alumni 5.00pm - 7.00pm
representing a wide variety of Speaker presentations
industries. During each 25 minute 7.00pm - 8.00pm
session, speakers will share their Stand-up networking supper
professional and personal insights
RSVP
about their career and answer www.trybooking.com/BCDMH
questions from the audience. By Monday 17 June 2019
ENQUIRIES
alumni@monte.nsw.edu.auMONTE MATTERS 31 MAY 2019 / TERM 1, WEEK 5 PAGE / 14
2019
B I A M U N G A YA R N - U P A N D
MARUKU MARKETPLACE
MONTE MATTERS 31 MAY 2019 / TERM 1, WEEK 5 PAGE / 152019 Monte Rugby Lunch
FRIDAY 9 AUGUST
SUPPORT MONTE’S
Bursary Blue Ribbon Appeal
Join us for the most anticipated fundraising
event in the College calendar!
Proceeds raised will go to the Bursary Blue Ribbon Appeal, providing
a Mercy education for young Monte women in financial need.
DATE VENUE
Friday 9 August 2019 Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College
12:00pm for a 12:15pm start McQuoin Centre / 128 Miller Street, North Sydney
CORPORATE TABLE PACKAGES
To book a corporate table please email
SAVE THE DATE – development@monte.nsw.edu.au
CALLING FOR DONATIONS
Tickets will be If you have a product, service or experience you can donate
released for sale please email – development@monte.nsw.edu.au
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
on Thursday 20 June If you can volunteer to assist on the day please email
– development@monte.nsw.edu.au
ENQUIRIES: CONTACT THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE ON 9409 6200
MONTE MATTERS 31 MAY 2019 / TERM 1, WEEK 5 PAGE / 16Monte Sant'
Angelo College
128 Miller St, North Sydney
16 Jul to 18 Jul
2019
The camp
facilitator is:
Serena Geddes
Serena is an International
book illustrator with over fifty
titles published in Australia
and overseas.
MONTE MATTERS 31 MAY 2019 / TERM 1, WEEK 5 PAGE / 17Monte Sant'
Angelo College
128 Miller St, North Sydney
16 Jul to 18 Jul
2019
The camp
facilitator is:
Brian Falkner
award winning author of 18
books including Northwood,
Brainjack and Shooting
Stars.
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