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25 October 2019 - Term 4, Week 2
"Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve"
...one of the many legacies of
Gary Burrows, a true Lasallian
who always endeavoured to
walk worthy of God ...
The college thanks and farewells former principal, Mr Gary
Burrows, a leader, a mentor, a friend and a true Lasallian.
A Tribute to Mr Gary Burrows (1953 - 2019)
THE CLOCKS STOP FOR AN EDUCATOR AHEAD OF HIS TIME
The sun shone on a church full of people gathered learning communities was much celebrated last
at St John Bosco’s RC in Engadine last Monday Monday.
morning to celebrate the life of Mr Gary Burrows
who left us way too soon on October 12, 2019. Gary attended De La Salle Caringbah and Cronulla
as a schoolboy and was heavily impacted by the
The congregation, led by his treasured wife De La Salle brothers who shaped his life. It’s
Anne, surviving son Christopher and daughter-in- inevitable therefore that his teaching career
law Emma, his two cherished grandchildren, and saw him nurture his commitment to the Lasallian
extended family members was diverse and large, Order in leadership roles as Assistant Principal
a testimony to the impact that Gary had on so and Principal of De La colleges in Kingsgrove
many people throughout his life. and Bankstown before coming ‘home’ to De La
Caringbah as Principal in January 1999.
While he always maintained his most important
role was as Anne’s partner and father to Paul It was a bittersweet return however as Gary - by
and Christopher, his undeniable influence as then a talented and respected member of the
an educator and pioneering leader in Catholic Sydney Diocese’s Catholic Education leadership
team - was also known as the ‘Terminator’, the
man previously charged with the task of leading
several Catholic schools through closures and
amalgamation.
This was the expected fate of De La Salle Caringbah
with Gary tasked to affect a change that would
see the school amalgamate with OLMC and De La
Cronulla forming a 7-12 co-ed college in the Shire.
After 12 months of uncertainty and a decreasing
sense of purpose that pervaded the entire college
community, Gary chose to ask his staff an inspired
question, “What if we were building this college
up instead of closing it down?”
As a result, he changed the course of the college’s
history. He was at the helm of a dynamic team
who not only increased enrolments and thwarted
all closure plans, but went on to pilot innovative
practices and programs later introduced in other
schools throughout the diocese.
Throughout his teaching career, Gary became latter at De La Caringbah in 2003 was arguably
increasingly determined to find better ways to one of his greatest challenges. It required a
connect with his students. His initial interest in radical transformation of the entire college
Glasser Choice Theory led him to add the string of community’s approach to personal responsibility,
counsellor to his bow and ultimately he became communication, and relationships, the adoption
an advocate and pioneer of Restorative Justice of which required leadership from the top down.
practices in education. The introduction of the
Staff and ultimately parents had to be fully onboard
practising what we were all essentially preaching
to our young people. With patience, an openness
to new thinking and much tears and laughter along
the way, the college had resounding success and
Gary often expressed his admiration and respect
for the talent and commitment of the colleagues
who worked with him at that time to achieve such
a huge undertaking.
Though one of many, this accomplishment was
dear to Gary’s heart because Restorative Justice
practices aligned perfectly with his personal
values and educational philosophy, embodying
true Lasallian charism:
Teach beyond the classroom; teach for life; gift our
young minds a sense of responsibility for personal
actions and an unshakable set of values based on
championing the respect and dignity of every person.
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With humility and gentleness,
with patience, bear with
one another in love.
Ephesians 4:2
As members of the De La Salle community
we are all familiar with the large sign on the
main building that overlooks our basketball
courts with the distinctly Lasallian message:
Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve
This is just one of the many legacies of Gary
Burrows, a leader, a mentor, a friend and a
true Lasallian who always endeavoured to
walk worthy of God and is no doubt enjoying
the eternal life he so rightly deserves. DE LA SALLE CATHOLIC COLLEGE CARINGBAH
Vale Gary Burrows
Written by Maureen Johnson, Melanie
Burcher and Natalie McCaffrey
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From the Acting Principal
"No one has a problem with the first mile • Have an effective study plan with structured
of a journey. Even an infant could do fine time slots
for a while. But it isn't the start that • write up (syllabus) notes for what you’ve
matters. It's the finish line." ? done in class that day
• Revise on what you’ve learnt at the end of
- Julien Smith
the study session
• Be focused in class and be engaged in your
A warm welcome back to the final term of the year,
learning
to all in our community. Term 4 is an important
time for consolidating and building skills and
Completing one learning year strongly, I believe,
knowledge, as each student transitions to the next
has a significant effect on the following year.
stage of their education.
Whether it be Year 7 preparing to move into Year
8 or the graduating class transitioning to the HSC
The quote above is attributed to how we live
with others staring apprenticeships, a strong finish
our lives, what we try to do day-in and day-out,
positions us well for the next stage of our life
staying committed to something we have started.
journey.
A commitment that is marked by staying focused,
not losing heart and doing one's best to the end.
MR GARY BURROWS
This type of thinking is particularly important for
those students who will be finishing their schooling It is with deep sadness that I inform you of the
with us at the end of this term. It can be easy news that Gary Burrows passed away on Saturday
to not make an effort when your focus is on a 11th October. Gary was a long-serving principal
different future. Nevertheless, it is a sign of depth who made a significant contribution to Catholic
of character to stay committed to the present and Education in several schools including De La Salle,
to finishing well. Caringbah from 1999-2008.
We commenced the year with high aspirations, He was a valued and dedicated Principal, who
establishing goals and targets, setting our sights was well-loved by staff and students. I have
on starting well. Now is the time to finish strong; asked some staff to write a dedication to him
to honour the commitment made at the start of as this week’s editorial. I know that Gary will be
the year. I would appreciate all families spending remembered for his kindness, his dedication to
a short time looking at your son’s Term 4 goals in education and his love for his family. He will be
Compass. There is a section for parents to add a missed by all of those who had the good fortune
comment about your son’s learning progress. to know him. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
NEW STAFF
I would like to welcome Mr Mark Gilmore who
will be replacing Ms Elizabeth Varde while on
maternity leave. Mark joins us from St Paul’s
Catholic College, Manly with extensive experience
Here are a few suggested goals to discuss with
in boys education and as a HSIE teacher.
your son:
• Do all set homework and past exam paper
YEAR 10 2020 IMMERSION PROGRAM
questions
• Remove any distractions from your bedroom: Our mission as a Lasallian Catholic school is
TV/ phone / online games / social media centered on the message of Jesus Christ and
animated through the tradition of St John Baptist
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de La Salle. One such tradition is our commitment
to social justice. The Year 9 information evening
TERM 4
on Tuesday of this week provided an insight into IMPORTANT DATES
the college social justice immersion program
where students have the opportunity to gain a
WEEK 3
new perspective on the world and the way that
MON, 28 OCT
other people live their lives.
- Yr 9 VA - Sculptures by the Sea
- NSWCCC Basketball
The key purpose of an immersion is to learn from
the people they meet and to stand in solidarity with
them. In short, it underpins the essential dignity TUE, 29 OCT
of every human being; it challenges us to invest Year 7 2020 Allwell Testing (9.00am -1.15pm)
our everyday living with value. The motto above
our main school building reads, ‘Enter to learn and WEEK 4
leave to serve’. These few words installed at the Semester Two Assessment Period (4-23 NOV)
college some years ago by Mr Burrows reminds us
daily to be selfless, thinking not only of yourself WED, 6 NOV
but also of the betterment/well-being of others. Year 9 brainstorm production
MR BUXTON WEEK 5
News from abroad - Mr Buxton has been in contact Semester Two Assessment Period
while on his European holiday and is having a
wonderful and relaxing time with family TUE, 12 NOV
Archbishop of Sydney Student Leadership
Forum
Term 4 is a time of celebration. Celebration of a
year of faith and learning growth and development. WEEK 6
It is all the more joyous when it is a positive, - Semester Two Assessment Period
fruitful experience. Right to the very end! - College Band Camp (Gold Coast)
- Year 10 Work Experience
Wishing you all the best for the week ahead,
THU, 21 NOV
- Year 11 2020 Orientation @DLS Cronulla
- Principal's Assembly
WEEK 7
Year 10 Alternate Program (all week)
Mr Dominic Ritchie TUE, 26 NOV
ACTING PRINCIPAL Y7 2020 Orientation Evening
FRI, 29 NOV
Boys' Arvo-In @3.30 - 5.00pm
WEEK 8
Year 10 Alternate Program (all week)
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From the Acting Assistant Principal
What is a greater work than to direct the
There is something about Term 4 that brings with minds and form the character of the young?
it an excitement and energy above other terms. I hold with certainty that no painter, no
Maybe it is the warmer weather, the opportunity to statuary, nor any other artist does such
return to summer uniform or the appearance of all excellent work as they who mold the minds
things Christmas in the shops. It is also a busy time of youth.
in the college with end of year assessments and St John Chrysostom
exams, work experience and transition to senior
school opportunities for Year 10, band tour for our
ASSESSMENT PREPARATION
musicians and innovation projects. It can be easy
• Where do I put my assessment schedules and
to be caught up in the whirlwind of it all and be
notifications?
spat out the other side with minimal success.
• Do I start an assignment as soon as it is issued?
• Do I make use of the teacher offer to proof red
The key to achieving success is organisation,
or check prior to final submission.
planning and a positive outlook. Here are some
• How do I study for my exams?
guidelines to ensure your sons finish Term 4 strong
• How much time am I committing each week to
and achieving their personal best.
study and exam preparation?
UNIFORM
WELLBEING
• Clean white college shirt and shorts
Do I ensure I am...
• Black leather belt and shoes (polished at the
• Eating well and drinking enough water each
start of each week)
day?
• Appropriate hair cut
• Getting at least ½ hour of exercise each day?
• Downing screens at least an hour before bed?
EQUIPMENT CHECK
• Seeking help from an adult when feeling upset,
• What are the requirements I need to function
anxious, nervous or depressed?
in class and participate fully in a lesson?
• Looking out for my mates who may be
• Pens, pencils, highlighter
struggling?
• Calculators and rulers
• Charged laptop
Please ask your sons to read over this checklist.
For most they will confidently and correctly tell
WEEKLY ORGANISATION
you they have it covered. For some however, this
Am I...
will keep them on track and act as a useful guide
• Checking COMPASS each morning for messages
to ensure they end the term strong and confident
and updates?
in the knowledge that they have given their best.
• Reading my year group weekly sheet?
• Writing lessons and homework in my diary?
As parents, our role is one of support crew. To
• Ensuring my diary is signed each week?
assist in practical ways with lunches, uniform and
stationery, but also to support and encourage.
LESSON PARTICIPATION
Keep communication open, ask about their day,
Do I ensure I ….
get a sense of how they are travelling to ensure
• Actively listen and participant in class?
that issues are managed before they escalate.
• Ask for help if I need clarification?
• Email my teacher if I am away or have a
As always your son’s homeroom teacher is the best
classmate to forward me the work?
first contact to share relevant information with or
if you have any queries.
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I am a strong believer in the mantra, ‘it takes ENERGY DRINKS
a village’, in partnership we can ensure a
successful end to 2019. Parents are advised that students are not permitted
to bring energy drinks to school.
Mrs Lynne Slater
Acting Assistant Principal
Below is an extract from an article " Consumption
of energy drinks by young people - What is the
evidence?" Please click here for the full article.
Compass - What Physical effects of high energy drink intake
Physical effects from over-consumption of energy
parents need to know drinks are mostly related to caffeine. Increased
caffeine consumption in children and adolescents
about leave. results in increased blood pressure, sleep
disturbances, headaches and stomach aches. Self
reported injury due to hyperactivity has also been
Leave is not to be entered by reported.
parents into Compass. Leave
Adolescence is also the time of maximum bone
must be applied for via the deposition and caffeine interferes with the
'Form A1 - Application for absorption of calcium in the small intestine and so
may lead to reduced calcium deposition in bones.
Leave from School' available This may also be as a result of energy drinks being
on the consumed instead of calcium-containing drinks such
as milk.
LETTERS & FORMS page of
the college website at least
two weeks prior to the event. Energy drinks are not
permitted to be brought to
The only entries for leave or consumed at school.
parents should make into
Compass are sick days.
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From the Leader of Religious Education
WELCOME BACK TO TERM FOUR
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome
back both students and families to a new term. It
is hard to believe that it is the final term of the
year. I encourage our young men to utilise every
opportunity provided to them this term to reach
their full potentials.
‘Be the change in your world' - gentlemen, you
all have the ability to make the world a better
place through your words, kindness, effort, faith,
education and resilience. Never forget the lessons
given to you - these are your roots and where you MR GARY BURROWS
come from. Last week, we heard the sad news that Mr Gary
Burrows passed away surrounded by his family. We
COMMEMORATION OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED paid tribute to a great Lasallian in our opening
For the month of November, our Parish (Our Lady assembly. I share the following sentiments:
of Fatima) will remember and honour the Faithful
Departed. A sacred space will be set-up in the Mr Gary Burrow’s was principal of De La Salle
Church Foyer. Caringbah from 1999 to 2008, and was a committed
Lasallian for over 50 years, dating back to his
During RE lessons, students will be invited to bring
time as a young student himself at our college. An
pictures of their loved ones to place around the
unmistakable Lasallian sign on our main building
sacred space. The options are:
reads, “Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve.” This
1. Unframed small photos.
2. Writing the names of your loved ones on a sign which we see every day, was just one of the
piece of paper (with a short prayer or poem). legacies left behind by our former principal, who
made the decision to include these words in our
Parents are most welcome to contribute to our community. The restorative justice practices we
project as we remember with gratitude those who use today are also credit to this man.
have touched our hearts. We ask that photos/
prayer cards be given to your son’s RE teacher Mr Burrows once shared that the happiest years
before the end of October.
of his career were spent here at De La Salle. He
touched the hearts of students, always giving
them a second chance.
We remember and are forever grateful for Gary’s
commitment to education and the legacy he
leaves behind.
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Above: Indigenous Spirituality currently being showcased in the library with this hand design art work.
INDIGENOUS SPIRITUALITY
Our college library is currently showcasing hand
designs (featuring traditional Indigenous patterns)
created by our students at the end of Term 3.
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia
each year to celebrate the history, culture and
achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in
ACYF - AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC YOUTH FESTIVAL Indigenous communities, but by Australians from
Our college is committed to the engagement of our all walks of life. Whilst the event was held in July,
students in the Australian Catholic Youth Festival our students continued to explore the theme for
(ACYF) in December 2019. 2019 throughout Term 3. Thank you to the library
staff for helping create this mural.
We believe ACYF is a vital opportunity to encourage
our young men in their faith and involvement in I wish all students and their families a successful
the life of the Church. We are fortunate to have term ahead.
five students attending the festival in Perth this
year - Bradley Thorncraft, James Stortenbeker,
Ryan Donaghy, Blake Fraser and Luke O’Connor.
The coming weeks will see the group prepare for
their upcoming pilgrimage.
Ms Angela Porro
LEADER OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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From the Leader of Learning & Innovation
YEAR 7 2020 ALLWELL TESTING SEMESTER 2 EXAMS
Next Tuesday we welcome Year 7 2020 who visit In the coming weeks students from Years 7-10 will
our college to sit Allwell tests. These tests provide commence their exams. All students have received
diagnostic data on students' numeracy and literacy a hard copy of their assessment schedule and
skills prior to their arrival next year. Upon receipt digital copies are available on the Learning Hub.
of the results of these tests, our second round Early preparation is the key to entering exams
offers for Newman classes will also be issued. with confidence. Every Thursday afternoon the
Students are required at school by 9.00am and library will be open until 4.00pm for homework
the day will finish with a sausage sizzle before or private study. It is an opportunity for students
dismissal around 1.15pm. to maximise their time in preparation. A reminder
that if students are absent for any exams they must
UNSUNG HERO NOMINATIONS lodge an Illness/Misadventure Form. Students in
Recently pastoral teachers were asked to nominate Years 9 and 10 also require a doctors certificate.
students who always wears their uniform with
pride and demonstrates organisational skills with
the use of their college diary. An unsung hero who
endeavours to do the right thing at all times. I
was delightfully flooded with nominations and
congratulate the following recipients who were
treated to a milkshake in recognition of their
efforts.
Year 7 Year 9
7B Lachlan Whitehill 9B Luke Takacs
7D Luke Fantov 9D George Passas
7K Blake O'Reilly 9K Chris Tanti
7M Josh Ranabhat 9M Sean Maquiran
7S Jamie Chionis 9S Maxwell Stutely INNOV8 NOW
With much planning and great anticipation our
Year 8 Year 10
new innovative classrooms are now complete. The
8B Michael Solidakis 10B Matthew Crowe
rooms are predominantly used for English, Drama,
8D Harry Beer 10D Jack Winchester
PDHPE and PASS. In addition to the two classrooms,
8K Milo Smith 10K Adam Dileo the innovation centre includes a performance
8M Gerry Reyes 10M Jordan Reyes space with stage and green screen and a break out
8S Lachlan Bova 10S Julian Kerr zone. Our committee now turns its attention to a
re-imagining of our library space - stay tuned!
8 NEWMAN ITALIAN
Congratulations to Ms Altieri and a group of
students from 8 Newman Italian who have been
selected as finalists in the Linguafest Short Film
Competition. Their film will be screened in the
George St Cinema in coming weeks, where winners
will be announced. An outstanding achievement
Mrs Lynne Slater
from a talented group of boys.
Leader of Learning & Innovation
10iSTEM IN ACTION
iSTEM is a student centred subject for students
in Years 9 and 10 that delivers Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
in an integrated way.
During the school holidays, Marcus Mitreski,
Brayden Henniker and I headed to the Sydney
Harbour Convention Centre to see the Australian
Navy showcase its new technology. This tech was
top notch and was either in development or ready
to be deployed.
Groups were formed to simulate real life problems.
The activity simulation was around flotation - we
had to use pasta and marshmallows keep a lasagna
sheet afloat.
Photos: the Australian Navy showcasing
One company showcased their technology to design its new technology
stealth submarines to replace the loud ones we
currently have. Another was a uav/minesweeping
technology company that use holograms in real
world goggles to provide information on radar and
weapons ranges, allowing them to disarm mines
underwater.
We also got to visit the HMAS Adelaide aircraft
carrier on an amphibious assault craft. We toured
the bridge, hangar, engine room and the deck. The
first area we toured was the bridge. The bridge
had all the controls for the radar,engine and ship.
It was also the were they communicate with the
fleet.
This was a great experience to see how cutting
edge technology is used in the defence of our
country.
Gerry Reyes
Year 10
11From the Leader of Languages
“Learning another language is not only learning different words for the same things, but learning
another way to think about things.” – Flora Lewis
YEAR 8 ITALIAN ‘LINGUAFEST’ FILM
COMPETITION
As part of the 8Newman course, students
have had the opportunity to participate
in the Modern Language Teachers of NSW
Above: congratulations to the Year 8 ‘Linguafest’ Short Film
2019 ‘Linguafest’ Short Film competition. entrants who have been selected as NSW finalists with their film
This became a mini project for this ‘L’opportunita’ d’Oro’ - ‘The Golden Opportunity’
class throughout Term 3. Students were
to create and submit a short 2-minute
film in Italian based on the theme ‘A
Mystery’. Following the format of the YEAR 7 NEWMAN JAPANESE COURSE - GROUP TWO
Tropfest competition, somewhere in the Our final group of students have completed their 6 week
film students needed to have a signature Japanese course! Well done to all students this year who
item, which this year was a ticket. have participated in this course.
As only one entry per Stage was allowed
to be entered by each school, the
competition was fierce. Our final class
entrants Harry Beer, Logan Bennett, Josh
Brennan, Gabe Formica, Kaeden Giradini
and Alex Woolbank (with a special guest
appearance from Max Fish) have been
Ms Maria Altieri
selected as NSW finalists with their film
Leader of Languages
‘L’opportunita’ d’Oro’ - ‘The Golden
Opportunity’. The boys will now travel
to the finals in the city where their film
will be played in George Street Event
Cinemas in November.
This is an outstanding achievement as
the calibre of entries from around NSW is
at a very high standard. Congratulations!
Special thank you goes to Mr Manahan
who helped students out with filming.
12Year 10 Food Technology
Last week, the Year 10 Food Technology class had
the pleasure of being taught cake decorating skills
by local cake maker and decorator - The Artful
Caker, Hilary Stone.
The students were taught a variety of skills from
decorating cupcakes through to decorating a whole
sponge cake. They learnt various techniques using
both buttercream and fondant icing. The day went
exceptionally well with the students successfully
implementing their newly acquired skills to
produce two minion cupcakes using fondant, and
decorating a whole cake using buttercream and
confectionery (chocolates, lollies and popcorn).
Students will need to implement these skills when
designing and creating a birthday cake based on
their chosen theme for their upcoming assessment
task.
Based on the high quality products they produced
during the incursion, I am looking forward to
seeing the cakes that they will create for their
task.
Mrs Garnie Mardini
Food Technology teacher
13Old Boy and Renown Australian Poet Research
On Thursday, 24 October we welcomed
four special guests to the college who are
compiling a literary biography on the late
Australian poet, and De La Salle alumnus,
John Forbes (1950-1998). The research
is being done with the assistance of the
Australia Council for the Arts.
Dr Aidan Coleman from the University of
Adelaide, along with DLS Caringbah alumni
Chris Forbes, Mick Forbes (college captain
1968) and journalist Mark Ray (college
prefect 1968) were given a tour of the
school, chatting with staff and students, and Above: Discussing the life of poet John Forbes - (from left)
joined the staff for morning tea. Dr Aidan Coleman, Mr Dominic Ritchie, Mr Chris Forbes, Mr
Mick Forbes, Mr Mark Ray, and Mr John Sweeting
Old Boy's Art in Prestigious Exhibition
The art of Mr Coen Young, an Old Boy of the college,
has been selected as part of one of Australia's most
prestigious youth artist exhibitions at the Museum of
Contemporary Art (MCA). Coen is one of seven artists
featured in Primavera 2019,a annual showcase of
creatives aged 35 or under.
The work encourages self-reflection of the viewer
through a series of mirror paintings. You can read
about Coen’s work in a recent article published in
the SMH. Primavera 2019 runs until 9 February 2020.
14Teacher Profile: Mr Matt Manahan
Mr Manahan is an Old Boy of the college and began
teaching here in 2014.
Currently Year 7 Pastoral Leader, he has been in
the Year Coordinator role for 4 years, and teaches
English, Drama, Visual Arts and Religion.
Last year Mr Manahan became the Indigenous
Coordinator at the college. He is also coach of the
waterpolo team.
Q: Did you always plan to be a teacher? If not, potential for greatness and seeing them grow into
what were you considering as a career? strong young Lasallian men.
Before the end of Year 12 I had the idea that I would
somehow end up working in the film industry. I Q: What is the most courageous thing you’ve ever
always thought that being a film prosthetic make done?
up artist would be the way to go. I really like the The most courageous thing I think I have ever done
idea of being creative and designing different would have been flying to Canada. I am absolutely
creatures and characters that could one day be the terrified of flying.
designs for characters on the big screen. However,
the countless hours of drawing in my maths text Q: If you could change one thing in the world,
book resulted in me coming back as a teacher. what would it be?
Having the ability to help others become more
Q: What is the best dish that you can cook? open minded and empathetic of individuals
The best dish that I think I can could would be situations.
chicken pie with steamed veggies.
Q: Name an aspect of De La Salle Caringbah that
Q: What is your favourite film? inspires you.
Being a Drama/English teacher it is hard to say, The aspect of De La Salle Caringbah that inspires
although a film I continue to go back to time and me the most is the students that walk through
time again would be Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare those gates each and everyday. Each day brings
Before Christmas'. new challenges, new obstacles and more positive
experiences that continue to shape who I am
Q: What do you consider your greatest achievement? not only as a teacher but as a human being.
On a personal level I would think that my greatest Relationships are one of those things in life that
achievement is surrounding myself with like minded people take for granted, but I am beginning to
people that are willing to truly be themselves and see more and more that the relationship between
strive only for the best in everything that they do. a teacher and their students is something very
special.
On a school level it would be my ability to hold
the position I have as a Pastoral Leader. Having Q: If you had a motto for life, what would it be?
the opportunity to work with students and support Expect to receive only that which you put in.
them in understanding their own self worth,
15Circle of Security Shire Dads
Parenting
The Circle of Security Parenting program is based on decades of research This is a monthly group that provides a place for fathers to
about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and come and share their stories with other dads. The group
strengthened. Parents, grandparents and carers of children are invited to join includes an interactive workshop on a different parenting
our 6-week program that will help you: topic each month. The group also provides support for
learn how to recognise your child’s needs and better understand their behaviour
general issues that men face, such as relationship break-
downs and difficult life transitions.
be supported as a parent and gain ideas on how to make parenting easier
begin to understand your own reactions to your children. The group assists dads to:
Discuss parenting issues they face in a confidential, respectful and non-
The program increases awareness of children’s needs and develops an judgmental environment
understanding of how our responses can meet those needs.
Learn and share wisdom, knowledge and life experiences with other men.
Support other men experiencing life’s challenges, connect and make some
Wednesdays, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
friends or just have a chat.
13 November | 20 November | 27 November | 4 December
11 December | 18 December 2019 Thursday 14th November, 5:30 – 7:45pm
Venue: Interrelate Caringbah, 383 Port Hacking Rd, Caringbah (second Thursday of each month)
Venue: Interrelate Caringbah
Special price of $50 for the 6-week program
383-385 Port Hacking Rd, Caringbah.
Bookings essential — phone 8522 4408
The Circle of Security is an internationally recognised parenting program, designed to strengthen and build secure parent-child attachment.
Decades of university-based research has confirmed that secure children show increased empathy, greater self-esteem, better relationships with
parents and peers, enhanced school readiness and an increased capacity to cope with challenging situations.
Cost: $15 Bookings essential — phone 8522 4408
Congratulations to the following students for receiving their silver and bronze merit certificates.
SILVER - YEAR 7
Dean Comino, Connor Grooms, Alexander Kotsilas, Richard Nguyen, Mitchell Slater,
Zac Thompson, Jesse Treister
BRONZE - YEAR 8:
Kai Morris, Thomas Smith, Jack Taper
BRONZE - YEAR 7:
Charlie Robinson
16‘Encouraging Girls - Empowering Women‘
Creating thriving communities by empowering
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17Road safety
Your guide to driving and
parking safely near schools
The beginning and end of the school day are busy times for pedestrians and vehicles outside the school.
That’s why you need to take extra care in 40km/h school zones.
• Park safely and legally, even if it means walking further to the school gate.
Parking signs are planned with children’s safety in mind.
• Slow down to 40km/h in the school zone and stay aware of crossings.
• Always park and turn legally around the school.
• Never double park as it puts children at risk.
• Manoeuvres such as U-turns and three-point turns are dangerous.
• Never park in a bus zone or in the school bus bay.
• Make sure your children use the Safety Door (rear footpath side door) to get in and out of the car.
• At a supervised crossing, observe the directions of the school crossing supervisor.
• Model safe and considerate behaviour for your child – they will learn from you.
Remember to always give way to pedestrians particularly when entering and leaving driveways. Don’t park
across the school driveway or the entrance to the school car park. It’s always a good idea to use the drop off
and pick up area suggested by your school. This will help keep all children as safe as possible during the busiest
times of the school day.
For more information on keeping our kids safe around schools visit the parents section on safetytown.com.au
Lives lost on NSW roads.
Our goal is zero.
18Andrew Constance
Minister for Transport and Roads
MEDIA RELEASE
Thursday, 19 September 2019
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‘ZOMBIE’ PEDESTRIANS PUTTING LIVES AT RISK
Confronting vision has been released showing pedestrians risking their lives on the state’s
roads.
Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance said the unnecessary risk taking is
having fatal consequences.
“We are seeing a worrying increase in zombie-like behaviour from pedestrians and it needs
to end now before more lives are lost,” Mr Constance said.
“There are pedestrians crossing roads distracted, head down, looking at their phone. We
have others running across roads in front of moving vehicles.
“The basic road sense we teach our kids is being discarded by adults through either
impatience or complacency. I urge all pedestrians to keep your head up, obey the traffic
lights and please look out before you step out.”
NSW Centre for Road Safety Executive Director Bernard Carlon said preliminary data
shows 86 per cent of pedestrians killed or injured in crashes last year were aged 18 or
over.
“Reducing pedestrian fatalities is a serious focus of our Towards Zero strategy. While we
are seeing improvements, we need all pedestrians to be safer, especially around busy
roads where heavy vehicles like buses operate,” Mr Carlon said.
This year’s statewide pedestrian road toll currently sits at 38, with three of these fatalities
involving a bus
State Transit CEO Steffen Faurby said pedestrian crashes have a significant emotional
impact on bus drivers.
“The last thing a bus driver wants is to be involved in an incident with any road user. A
standard 12.5 metre-long bus can weigh up to 18 tonnes, and while they are operated by
professional drivers these vehicles can not stop easily or quickly.”
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Keeping safe around school crossings
For your child’s safety, it’s very important to ensure If you are driving, you must not proceed until the
they use the school crossing. School Crossing Supervisor’s hand-held sign is no
longer displayed, or until the crossing supervisor
At all crossings you must wait on the footpath, at
indicates that you may proceed through the crossing.
least one step back from the edge of the road.
Children’s crossings
If there’s a School Crossing Supervisor, wait until they
have stopped the traffic and called you to cross. Children’s crossings are usually part-time crossings
that operate before and after school hours. They
can also operate at other times when children use
the crossing for excursions or during break times.
When ‘Children Crossing’ flags are displayed, you
must stop at the white line if pedestrians are waiting
to cross. Drivers must remain stationary until the
crossing is clear of pedestrians.
For more information on keeping our kids safe
around schools visit the parents section on
safetytown.com.au
Lives lost on NSW roads.
Our goal is zero.
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