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ST MONICA’S COLLEGE, EPPING VOLUME 31 NUMBER 2 May 2021
Staff Member
1972 - 1985
Principal
1976 - 1985
Shalom, anywhere you go
ST MONICA’S
COLLEGE,
EPPING
Contents
3 Principal’s Report
4 Samaritan Medal
4 Dalton Road Campus Director’s Report
MISSION
St Monica’s College is a regional Catholic
coeducational faith community. The school values the 5 Davisson Street Campus Director’s Report
sacredness and wellbeing of all students, staff and
parents and is committed to serving the young people
of the northern suburbs of Melbourne.
6 Deputy Principal’s Report (Identity, Mission & Community)
We promote the truths and values of Jesus Christ and
fidelity to the message of the Gospels. Through prayer
and perseverance, we nurture genuine and harmonious 6-7 International Women’s Day 2021
relationships based on restorative principles.
Our teaching and learning approach is contemporary,
global in perspective and aims to inspire life-long 8 Assistant Principal (Personnel)
learning. We seek to stimulate and develop academic
learning and students’ personal world view through
critical thought, whilst always being respectful of 9 Liturgy
students’ abilities and learning styles. We encourage
and assist each Monican to reach full potential.
Student-centred educational programs and extra- 10-11 2021 Junior Council – Profiles
curricular offerings foster respect of self, others and
the environment. The College provides extensive
well maintained facilities, resources and technologies 12 Youth Ministry
which reflect an ongoing commitment to excellence
and innovation.
St Monica’s College celebrates its cultural diversity 13 Principal’s Address – Term 2, 2021
and draws strong identity from its past. We endeavour
to empower Monicans to flourish and contribute
positively to Australia and the world, now and in 14 Class Captains 2021
the future.
OUR STRATEGIC INTENT 14 The Wizard of Oz – 2021 Production
St Monica’s College is a School of Educational
Enterprise. The College is committed to adopting
international perspectives focussing on global 15 Asha Awad Storybook
citizenship and social justice for all. There is an
ongoing commitment to the development of programs
and facilities including a Trade Skills Centre. 15 Sport
The College aims to be a leader in innovation, the
use of Information and Communication Technology,
with state of the art resources and encouraging 16 Athlete Development Program 2021
digital leadership. The College will continue to
expand the repertoire of effective teaching practices
and use of data, in order to strengthen curriculum
pathways and achievement. Contemporary learning
16 Careers
opportunities will be provided for all community
members, including students, staff and parents.
Year 7 MYLIP Books for the Khipro community
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of Sindh Pakistan
17 Solar Vehicle Challenge
EDITORIAL TEAM
18 Values Education
Principal Mr Brian Hanley
Ms Pamela Griffin
18 Counsellors Report
COVER
‘Sister Therese Quinn – Principal 1976-1985’
19 Alumni
School of
Educational
Enterprise
Principal’s Report
The Sister Mary Duffy Esplanade
Shalom, anywhere you go
Brian E. Hanley
College Principal
Shalom Aleichem
Peace to You, members of the St Monica’s males were new to the tradition of SMC, and This Cooinda Project, along with the great
College community and all readers. doubters were many. She succeeded where success of the Sacred Heart Building on DSC,
lesser souls might have weakened. the new HORIZONS Centre, the Mary Duffy
The cover of this edition of The Monican
Esplanade on the senior campus, and the further
highlights the unique and profound importance Sister Therese continued her teaching and
enhancement of Ostia, all point to a School of
of Sister Therese Quinn sgs, a Sister of the leadership in other Good Samaritan ministries
Educational Enterprise of 2024 students at the
Good Samaritan for 73 years, staff member of after her time at our College and eventually
start of 2021.
St Monica’s College commencing in 1972, and she retired to Mernda to enjoy her retirement,
Principal from 1976 until 1985. Sister entered accompanied by her friend and fellow sgs Sister, Our auditors’ report for 2020 shows a student/
eternal life in her ninetieth year on Wednesday, Margaret Mithen sgs. Warm relationships were teacher ratio of 10.5/1 and student/non-teaching
14 April 2021. re-formed with her by our Monican community staff ratio of 20.3/1. This is true value for money
in her retirement, and our care for her was for parents, allows close relationships between
A fiery, determined woman, a forthright,
personal and offered with enormous affection. staff and students to blossom, and guarantees a
sometimes stern leader, a bright spark of life
successful and popular school for the northern
and possessing a voice ‘like a lark’ are the Sister Therese Quinn passed away peacefully
suburbs of Melbourne.
perfect descriptive words for Sister Therese. in Villa Maria, Bundoora on the evening
You can see photographs of her ready for action, of Wednesday, 14 April 2021. May her soul rest We continue to settle into the governance model
practical work with readiness to roll up her in peace. of MACS (Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic
sleeves, don her gum boots, and launch into Schools) and soon announcements at SMC
This College has so much gratit ude,
whatever project it might be. will be made concerning a School Advisory
appreciation and love for the Sisters of
Council. We are confident that all obligations
She was academic, prudent in management, the Good Samaritan. Whilst the Sisters’
are being fulfilled and that we can position our
wise in counselling, affectionate and loving congregation never owned the College, the
school to function in its normal manner in this
towards youth, and a model of consistency nuns did establish and staff our school from
new time of governance.
for staff. She was an initiator, as she took up its first day in 1964. They resided in a humble
the cudgels on two fronts by commencing convent on the grounds of Davisson Street A few snapshots for this time of the year:
and completing the construction of Dalton Campus for many years. progress towards an immersion visit to Lake
Road Campus and guiding a transition that Mungo, the heart of indigenous culture and
The Sisters’ work in the northern suburban
transformed a girls’ secondary College into a history; video conferencing with countries
coeducational school for the girls and boys of
parishes of Melbourne paved the way for many
vocations, enhanced educational opportunities,
and communities across the world; youth 3
the northern parishes of Melbourne in 1978. ministry activities flourishing; preparations
strong parishes, and facilitated the integration
for the blessing and opening of the Sister Mary
These two achievements alone bring legend of many national cultures into a community.
Duffy sgs Esplanade on 2 June; performing arts
status to the name of Therese Quinn. They had their Motor Mission that travelled
reviving after COVID; sport accomplishments
The original campus in Davisson Street as far as Lalor daily; they established another
and success galore; new Co-Curricular
was small, divided in half by Wedge Street, secondary College for girls in Northcote;
activities offered and being enjoyed; pastoral
accommodated the Sisters’ convent which without them so many of the Catholic Primary
programs operating at Years 8 and 10 at Ostia;
was simply and plainly constructed through Schools we know so well today would not have
the list could extend over many paragraphs.
financial necessity. A new junior campus been established. They formed and nurtured us.
was required. A new, white building amongst Shalom – Anywhere You Go. I pray that this
Construction continues apace at the College
the scotch thistles, on hard as concrete soil, 2021 College Theme will seep into the hearts
with the Cooinda Project in full production.
and along a dirt track called ‘Dalton Road’ and minds of all Monicans and bring to them
This exciting and innovative building project
confronted her. peace in mind and spirit.
is progressing at a steady rate with the
Not all priests in the region were supportive construction of a two-storey teaching and Brian E. Hanley
of Therese but she would most certainly have learning space along with an exciting Science College Principal
prayed, and she did persevere. Her congregation and STEM double storey building attached
asked much of her in service despite the heavy to the rear of the Sports and Assembly Hall
load she endured in Epping. Money was scarce, overlooking the Lorraine Pratt Sportsfields.
Director’s Report
Samaritan Medal Dalton Road
The legacy gifted by the Leonard Family to this College is awesome and immense. One of the first comments
Their contributions have been exquisitely diverse – management, humanitarian, I heard on the first day of
charitable, governance and student leadership, educational endeavours, always Term 2 was, “…let’s just
faithful sources of enormous encouragement. be grateful that we are
back. Imagine if we were in Amorina Chirico
The Leonard family through individual members of the clan personify so much
lockdown again”. Deputy Principal, Director
about the grand story of a Catholic regional girls’ College established in 1964
of Dalton Road Campus
through to this thriving School of Educational Enterprise in 2021. It is wonderful that we
are all back safe and sound on the Dalton Road Campus
They signify the importance of family in the life of a Catholic school. This College
for a very busy and exciting term. Our students are in
exists to serve and minister to the continuous building up of family life.
their Winter uniform and wearing it very proudly and
The Leonards display the crucial foundational belief that we are a Catholic very ready to take on what is ahead of them. Our Year 7
College and their faith in this school and their leadership of and service to it, students are very excited about many aspects of Term 2,
clearly highlight the Catholicity of SMC even as its student and staff composition however it appears that the corridors are full of whispers
broadens and diversifies in this current century. and conversations about the Year 7 Premier League
competition. As I write this article, 75% of Year 7 students
The Leonard family live our motto ‘Pray and Persevere’. They have stayed the
have headed out to compete against Salesian College and
journey, deepened the nature of us as a good school for education of the young,
although they have heard on the grapevine that this school
they have been active and participated in our prayerful ceremonies in various
is very competitive, they are ready and very keen to take
ways and supported our commitment to the ministry of the Sisters of the Good
them on and win. Another group of students are looking
Samaritan.
forward to their first Monicans in May performance.
The Leonard family are truly of the Northern suburbs, from the 1960’s and before, They have rehearsed for many hours and are now ready
until this day. Passionately, St Monica’s College serves the young people and the to show staff and their parents how talented they are.
families and parishes of the Northern suburbs of Melbourne and the Catholic They have also experienced their ‘Zoo to You’ incursion
Archdiocese of Melbourne. That home in Royal Avenue, Reservoir is situated at planned by the Science Faculty and it was quite probably
the heart of the North and from it has emanated a great affection and fidelity to this the most fun our students had with some beautiful animals.
secondary school further along High Street in Epping. All of this in week 3.
Whether it has been the actions of the senior members of the Leonard Family, Our Year 8 students have also settled back into their
their children, or their grandchildren, whether it be from their family home, this routine and I am not surprised that their discussion has
College, their parish of St Gabriel’s, or the vast number of civic, humanitarian focussed on the announcement they will be sitting End of
and Church clubs and associations with which they have been attached, there Semester Exams on 9 and 10 June. These students have not
is an underlying reason for the presentation of the 2020 Samaritan Medal to the had any formal testing at all at SMC because of the COVID
matriarch, Dorothy and all members of the family, and in memory of John. situation in 2020. They missed out on NAPLAN testing and
Year 7 exams, therefore making this assessment their first
They have been an extraordinary family for other Monican families to follow,
experience of revision, planning and preparation for exams.
draw inspiration from, and we all thank the Leonards wholeheartedly.
They will be very well supported in classrooms by their
Brian E. Hanley teachers and are encouraged to attend ASH to support them
College Principal if they require additional help. Very successful Stepping
Stones experiences continue and I congratulate our students
for their overwhelming attendance and positive approach
to each and every activity presented to them.
Uniquely Year 9 Experiences commenced Term 2 for
4 our Year 9 students and they have thoroughly enjoyed
themselves. All the activities, the beautiful wildlife, the drive
to Phillip Island and the company of friends and teachers
has ensured that these events continue to be so relevant and
enjoyed by all of our students. Again, attendance has been an
absolute highlight and I am so proud that our Year 9
students have behaved impeccably, with each staff member
Mrs Dorothy Leonard and family commenting on how positive, inclusive and beautifully
behaved our students have been. They are working towards
NAPLAN testing in the week Monday 10 May and then
exams a month later. I wish them well.
As we move closer to a very busy time of the year, I encourage
parents to contact teachers and Year Level Leaders as
necessary to inquire about your child’s progress. We are
aware that exams will be a new experience for many of our
students and we are able to offer great support, assistance
and counselling as needed.
Mrs Dorothy Leonard with family members Mrs Dorothy Leonard and
(L-R) Vincent, Margaret, Pauline and Gavin Mr Brian Hanley, Principal
Director’s Report
Davisson Street
In addition to academic skills, schools teach and • u se programs and processes that embed values such
model positive social attitudes, personal resilience, as respect into College routines, assisting to sustain a
and wellbeing. As an educational institution, we at whole school approach
Shalom, anywhere you go
St Monica’s College, Epping, are committed to • use restorative approaches and strategies that enable
educating our students in the Christian tradition, students to develop skills such as problem solving, Paula Di Maria
inclusive of strong values and Catholic social teachings compassion and empathy Deputy Principal, Director
that underpin our actions and our interactions. • u se Pastoral Care programs to focus on social and of Davisson Street Campus
Young people spend a significant part of their lives in emotional learning
the school environment, a place where their skills, • engage external professionals to ensure a focused
attitudes, values, and norms can be and often are, understanding of the responsibilities associated with
shaped, challenged and developed. digital communication and cyber safety
• provide opportunities for our students to discuss
Much research suggests that attitudes, values, and
concerns with trusted adults in a safe and non-
norms that do not accept violence, can have a positive
judgemental capacity
impact in reducing its prevalence in our community
• offer multi-tiered support structures for wellbeing,
through cultural change. One such area where
academic and spiritual development.
schools have a unique opportunity and critical role in
contributing to generational change, is in preventing With these practices as a foundation, we are committed
violence. As a College, we must play a significant to the further development of content that explores
role in educating our young people about what gender equality, respectful, equal and non-violent
constitutes violence in an effort to help change any relationships. We are dedicated to providing students
underlying attitudes that may lead to it in the first place. with many opportunities to hear and think about key
We must remain committed to the principles of messages they experience across the curriculum
respectful relationships and to ensuring that our and in different areas of the school and community.
young people also have the skills to understand the This approach reinforces gender equality, respectful,
imperativeness of consent. equal and non-violent relationships across the entire
school through policy, practice, procedures, staffing,
Schools cannot work in isolation to transform the
environment, leadership and culture.
ills of society. Ending various forms of violence
will require major and far-reaching social change. Parents, carers and families can facilitate a primary role
The history of respectful relationships or gender-based in the process of cultural change to stop gender-based
violence education, does indicate that schools can violence. Addressing gender stereotypes contributes
play a substantial role in this process. It is however to a future where women and men are seen as equal.
clear that short-term approaches, do little to recognise It is important to be aware of how different expectations
the complexity of change and the time it takes to bring are placed on boys and girls because of their gender.
any community to a common understanding, awareness, For example, the tasks adolescents are assigned, the
and commitment to change. responsibilities and freedoms they are afforded or not
permitted, the careers they are expected to consider, all
In Australia, violence against women is called many
contribute to a young person’s perception of their place
different things, including domestic violence, family
in society, of who they should be, can be or cannot be.
violence, intimate partner violence, sexual harassment,
and sexual assault. Gender based violence refers to all Much discussion, debate and demonstrative action
of these terms, as all affect women disproportionately. has recently occurred in Australia in response to the
Schools can and do work in a range of ways to assist
students in building the skills, values and attitudes
disrespectful conduct of some members of our society,
and so many have stood up in solidarity to not accept or
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required to develop and maintain positive, healthy, and tolerate this behaviour. This is but a stone in an ocean.
respectful relationships. So much more needs to eventuate from the discussions
that have commenced, the debates that have been
At St Monica’s College, Epping, and specifically at the
argued and the willingness from many, to push for
Davisson Street Campus due to the developmental age of
societal transformation. Schools, parents and families
our students, we:
can actively contribute to address some of this agenda.
• reinforce concepts and messaging about respect,
The remainder needs to be driven by strong and
equality, and compassion through a strong
committed policy-making leaders, that will be strongly
commitment to positive relationships
supported by those seeking a more balanced, equitable
• maintain high expectations of socially appropriate
and safe world for the future generations of the young
and acceptable comportment and conduct
people, that we are so blessed to be raising, shaping and
• are committed to behavioural approaches that
guiding today.
explicitly communicate positive conduct and respect
for others I wish all members of the Davisson Street Campus, a
• provide educational opportunities for our young peace filled term punctuated by copious opportunities
people to reflect on their actions and the implications for growth, and where respect continues to be modelled
of their contribution, on self and others and nurtured.
Shalom, anywhere you go
Deputy Principal’s Report
Identity, Mission & Community
COLLEGE CONVERSATION CELEBRATING YOUNG WOMEN
On 22 March we hosted the first College Conversation for International Women’s Day 2021
the year. College Conversations were introduced in 2018
To commemorate International Women’s
to provide an opportunity for the Monican community to
Bernadette Harris Day 2021, the College hosted a breakfast
gather, reflect and discuss matters relating to our ethos,
Deputy Principal to celebrate young women. Those gathered
identity and call to mission as a Catholic school. In 2021 the
(Identity, Mission & Community) included female senior student leaders and
topics covered will all relate to our annual theme ‘Shalom –
female staff who have joined the staff in the
Anywhere You Go.’
last three years. Guests enjoyed a beautifully
presented breakfast, with a pink theme,
provided by the Promotions and Events team.
The focus of the morning was to share a story
of a young woman who inspires, leads and
is committed to making a difference every
day. The example was a young, influential,
international, woman – Malala Yousufzai.
Shot and critically wounded by Taliban forces
in 2012, Malala has remained steadfast in her
call for all girls to have access to education.
When visiting Pakistan I saw the impact that
her inspiration and courage continues to have
in her own country and around the world.
In 2014 Malala aged 17, was the youngest
Presented by Doctor Chris Morris, Head of Pastoral and Spiritual Studies at Catholic person to ever be awarded the Nobel Peace
Theological College, the focus was Christian Meditation: The Path to Inner Peace. Chris has Prize and in 2017 she was the youngest
studied and lectured extensively on the area of meditation and provided rich insights into the ever person to be named a United Nations
links between meditation, wellbeing and our Catholic identity. It was interesting to hear about Messenger of Peace. She has become a beacon
meditation as part of the Christian tradition and the value of mindfulness, stillness and prayer. of hope for those denied an education and an
inspiration for those who seek peace. The
All present were able to spend some time in silent reflection and appreciated the opportunity
College donated to support the Malala Fund
to be guided through a short meditation. Chris enlightened those gathered and provided many
and the work they are achieving internationally.
resources for individual use, as well as ideas for the classroom.
As we celebrated International Women’s Day,
As we seek to foster and appreciate peace throughout this year, the afternoon was a welcome
we remembered that as long as one woman
introduction to the journey toward inner peace and enabled us to fully appreciate that:
faces discrimination, harassment, inequality
‘Meditation is to allow God’s mysterious and silent presence within us to become more or oppression, it is our responsibility to work
and more not only a reality, but the reality in our lives; to let it become that reality which toward education and promoting change.
gives meaning, shape and purpose to everything we do, to everything we are.’ Later that morning we stood in a ring of
– John Main solidarity around the building of the Sacred
Heart to ‘March 4 Justice’ for all women.
At St Monica’s College we celebrate all women
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gender, sexual identity or disability. We always
seek to foster an appreciation for the personal
dignity of every person, and hope that every
Monican will grow to know and love God.
Our focus is to enable every Monican woman to
use her gifts to serve others, whether it be in the
classroom, the school yard, in the workplace,
family, parish or our wider community.
We acknowledge that it is in this way, that we
can be a positive influence for those around us.
We gave thanks for all we have, for all we work
toward, proudly celebrating and acclaiming
those women who came before us, those
who stand beside us, and those who will come
after us.
Bernadette Harris
Deputy Principal (Identity, Mission & Community)
TESTIMONIALS:
“ International Women’s Day is an annual
Shalom, anywhere you go
event where the social, economic, cultural
and political achievements of women are
celebrated. Presented by Miss Harris, a
speech was dedicated to the selfless acts
of Malala Yousafzai. Not only did her acts
inspire many young women to believe that
they deserved a right to education, but
she also inspired me to continue being
grateful for the education that I have
received during my time at St Monica’s
College. ”
– Alyssa Golob (Year 10)
“ I enjoyed the Young Women’s Breakfast,
it was an enjoyable morning where
we learnt about and celebrated the
achievements of young women past
and present. Bernadette Harris gave a
wonderful speech about work being done
in Pakistan by women in education and
the hardships they endure. She spoke at
length of Malala and her journey thus far.
I love the history Bernadette shared with
us, and all the research she continues to
do. I look forward to learning more in the
future. ”
– Julie Rosine (Staff)
“ The Young Women’s Breakfast was a great
opportunity to meet with other young
women at SMC and engage in discussion
about the struggles women face, including
the ways in which we can unite. Through
exposure to a role model like Malala
Yousafzai, it inspired us to take the next
step in taking a stance. ”
– Kaliopi Sword (Year 12)
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“ T he Young Woman’s Breakfast was an
insightful opportunity to engage in a
meaning ful conversation regarding
women and the struggles they face,
alongside various opportunities in which
we have to unite and use the power of
being a woman in today’s society for good.
We focused particularly on the life and
work of the highly inspirational Malala
Yousafzai, inspiring all who participated
in the morning to draw inspiration from
her life and think of ways in which we
can stand up for ourselves and the fellow
women in our community. ”
– Mikayla De Santis (Year 12)
Assistant Principal
Personnel
The development of our staff has always been placed on training our leaders to build on their
a significant focus for the College, with a ability to lead their teams with trust, emotional
Teaching and Learning approach calling us to intelligence and by utilizing coaching and
inspire life-long learning. With our ability to mentoring approaches to leadership.
once again engage in face-to-face collaboration, Kirsten Hodgson
Finally, our newest leaders in the College
a 2021 Staff Training plan has been established Assistant Principal
will soon embark on an Emerging Leaders
to ensure that all groups within the College (Personnel)
Program, aimed at introducing them to the
are developing professionally and working
skills required to enable them to thrive as
collaboratively to take co-responsibility for
21st century leaders. The College has also
their own upskilling and for the development of
continued its f inancial contribution to
the groups they work within.
staff enrolled in further tertiary studies
The year commenced with a strong focus on and leadership development opportunities
the development of leaders across the College, facilitated by the Melbourne Archdiocese
with hopes of enhancing each leader’s Catholic Schools. All of the opportunities
capabilities to serve and develop the members of highlighted here have ensured that the very
their respective teams. Licences were purchased vast majority of the leaders at St Monica’s
for all Faculty Leaders and Year Level College have already engaged in extensive
Leaders to engage in an innovative leadership professional development by the conclusion of
development program, aptly title Educator the first term of the 2021 school year.
Impact. The program provides a best-practice
Leadership is certainly not the only focus
framework for leadership that was designed
for staff training this year. Staff from our
by education leaders. Through this program,
Administration Office have begun a year-long
our leaders are receiving comprehensive and
training schedule to enhance their skills and
constructive feedback on their leadership
ensure a greater breadth of cross-training
practices from their peers, managers and
across the many diverse roles that fall within
those they lead, enabling them to set appropriate
this College group. On 1 April, as teaching
goals to develop in the areas identified as
staff were engaged in a day of Professional
opportunities for the greatest growth of
Learning, so too were our Administration
leadership capacity. Our leaders have truly
staff, as they completed a day of skills training,
embraced the opportunity to seek feedback and
enabling them to learn and refresh a number of
enhance their leadership profiles.
key digital skills. They were well supported on
Further to this contemporary approach to the day by our newly reformed, and abundantly
leadership development, thirteen leaders resourced, eLearning team. Training programs
across the College were selected to participate for staff in the Finance Office and Property and
in a 2-day Leadership Development course, Services group are also being formalised in
facilitated by reputable training organization, early Term 2.
PD Training. These leaders were selected
We are most excited about how staff across the
because they lead key non-teaching groups
College are embracing many developmental
and the course was designed to cater to the
opportunities being offered to them and we look
diversity amongst their roles. Our leaders
forward to the future with great optimism that
worked towards establishing clear leadership
we have the resources and desire to continue to
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invest in our greatest assets: our staff.
challenges they deal with daily, within the
contexts of their unique roles. Great focus was
Liturgy
As is often the case, our College Mass coincided with Holy Week in 2021, allowing us to
devote time to prayer and reflection during the most sacred part of the Christian calendar.
Although we were unable to gather in one sacred space to celebrate a liturgy together, each
Shalom, anywhere you go
Monican helped to create a small sacred space in the classrooms and other venues where our
College Mass was screened. Frank Cumbo
Liturgy, Faith &
The contributions of the readers, commentators, choir and other Monican students helped Mission Coordinator
to bring a sense of familiarity to the liturgy. It was wonderful to maintain our long-standing
tradition of entrusting our year of work and studies, planning and community life to the care
of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Father Anthony Girolami, chaplain and parish
priest of St Francis of Assisi, Mill Park, used his
homily to explain the transformative effect of
peace. He encouraged every Monican to think
of peace as being much more than a passive
disposition towards others. Our offer of ‘Shalom’
can and should be an expression of genuine love
of neighbour; carrying with it our desire for
their good and their salvation. Referencing the
life and example of St Patrick, the patron of our
Archdiocese, Father Girolami encouraged all
Monicans to allow God to work in and through us
to transform the world with the gift of Shalom.
Term 1 also included the commencement of
Year 7 Teaching Masses. These Masses provide
our youngest Monicans with the opportunity to
learn more about the celebration of the Eucharist,
the ‘source and summit’ of all Christian life. By
allowing time for student questions and explaining
the structure, symbols and gestures included in
Mass, these liturgies help Catholic students grow
in their appreciation for the richness of the liturgy
while also introducing non-Catholic students to the
most sacred form of prayer that we include in the
life of this community of faith.
Through our offering of Teaching Masses, we
strive to ensure that every Monican feels at ease
and welcomed during the many liturgies that
we celebrate throughout the year. It is through
this sense of belonging and unity that the great
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gift of peace will become especially evident
whenever our community gathers for Mass.
As we eagerly anticipate our return to gathering
in one space for a College Mass at some point in
the future, we give thanks for the many ways we
have experienced and promoted ‘Shalom’ through
prayer and liturgy in 2021.
2021 Junior Council – Profiles
Isabella Calthorpe Shakti Gunasegaran
I think another main leadership quality I am patient, trustworthy, punctual
I have is confidence. I’m not afraid to and display values such as honesty,
share my opinion or ideas with others excellence, responsibility and maturity
or speak in front of large audiences. – all values leaders possess.
Darren Mathiwathanan Ionatana Sooaemalelagi
I believe I possess a kind heart, a positive I believe I possess positivity only because
attitude, a good work ethic and I can I believe that making others feel positive
empathize with other students. will encourage them to be more helpful.
Negativity will get me no where or anyone
else for that matter, positivity is one thing
that every leader should be able to possess.
Jordan Quiambao Emily Jovanoski
I believe I possess empathy, accountability Each time I have been in a leadership role,
and integrity. I will try and take the I have learnt and grown as both a person
challenge to represent St Monica’s College. and a leader, and along with being able to
offer my skills, compassion and drive, I am also a
firm believer that collectively we will always gather
more knowledge and create endless improvements.
Vy Dao Annamaria Iozzo
I want this position because I want to To positively impact and be a great
take advantage of being a Monican and role model for the younger students
make a difference, and possibly even at St Monica’s College.
leave a mark at St Monica’s College.
10 Kiara Petrovski Samuel Marangi
I always have a positive mindset throughout I love my school and the community that
my learning and always have a smile on surrounds it, and Junior Council is the most
my face. I achieve to respect everyone major role in the school that I can get that will
allow me to positively impact my school.
Jovan Nie
Respect, honest, empathy, influence…
if I don’t get the role, I will still show all
those qualities in the school grounds.Slavica Altandzieva Sanjita Choudhary
Shalom, anywhere you go
Some leadership qualities that I possess I am not afraid of doing what’s right
are being an active and attentive even if that would cost me anything and
listener, taking responsibility and I support gender and racial equality.
stepping out as a leader. I aim to fill the St Monica’s community
with positivity and optimism as well
as perseverance and flexibility.
Jennifer Nguyen Luca Novembre
I understand we aren’t perfect but I will I have been very emphatic towards others
always aspire to be better. I live my life by by trying to offer them any advice, frequently
these principles and it’s my belief these asking if they are alright and trying to relate
qualities are helpful to everyone’s life. to them through my own experiences.
Most importantly helping others makes me happy –
I hope to build a better community for us and our school.
Niko Shibata Jessica Korlevski
I am resilient, I will push to get things done I have always wanted to help the less
and when given feedback I am always able fortunate because everyone is equal
to improve. I am easily able to influence and deserves the same rights as
others by sharing my opinions presented well. everyone else. I think Junior Council
is also something that offers this.
Amna Raza Azaria Mandaza
Concerning my primary school learning, I want to be able to share my thoughts
I had been nominated as house spirt for 2019. with others to help better this campus.
During my time occupying this role I learnt As well as sharing my ideas I want to
the badge does not signify the person it is their learn from others because we can always
heart, how they truly act and are as a person. grow from hearing multiple opinions.
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Swayam Nadkarni Takdeer Brar
I always try my best when solving problems, Always doing my personal best while
helping out when needed and I always have encouraging others to do their best no
a positive attitude. I like listening to all the matter what and I want to make everyone
suggestion and ideas my peers come up with. feel that they belong at St Monica’s College.
Urvish Jagia
Backing and supporting other
members of my team, I am truthful,
able to listen and have empathy.Youth Ministry
Inner peace was an important thread through our
Term 1 Youth Ministry morning and lunchtime
gatherings. Students used mindfulness as a
precursor to prayer, learning the value of being
in the present moment where God is with us. Theresa McLauren
Our initial meditations focused on gently Youth Ministry
observing the thoughts which our mind creates,
using our breath to direct our thoughts, and using
our breath and awareness of God’s love to carry us
through a challenging moment.
As we entered Lent, our meditations took on a
new focus, with students undertaking imaginative
journeys with Christ in the desert, the Garden of
Gethsemane and on the way to Calvary. After each
meditation, students reflected on their experience
through drawing or journaling.
To conclude the term, we were joined by Fr Nathan
Rawlins, assistant priest at St Peter’s Parish
Epping, who invited us to consider Jesus’ definition
of happiness in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-10).
In many ways, Jesus depreciated the world’s values
and exalted as blessed those who are typically
perceived as unfortunate. In the Kingdom, the
rich are poor and the poor are rich. The last will
be first and the first will be last. This paradoxical
understanding comes from experiencing who
Jesus is. Ultimately, the Kingdom of God is a
flipped power structure where the King is the
servant of all, modelling for us our vocation to
sacrificial love.
In considering our role in the Kingdom, we may
ask ourselves: how can we sanctify (make the
world holy), evangelise (spread the word of God),
and restore the world to Christ (by addressing
injustices)? Being mindful of God’s providence and
love for us brings peace which we can then spread
to others.
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“ I think the Youth Ministry meditation is a great way of “ T he mindfulness sessions helped me find peace and
connecting and communicating with God. It helps us to grow calmness within the hustle and bustle of school life. It gave
stronger in our faith and find how far our faith could extend. me an opportunity to organise my thoughts and take a break
Every session showed us that using prayers was not the only not only from the things going on around me, but within me
way to communicate with God, but we could use different as well. The sessions brought me reassurance, helping me to
ways that a person could feel more comfortable with. ” understand that through all the hardship and suffering, joy
and serenity still exists – I just needed guidance to find it. ”
– Lena Benny (Year 7)
– Karl Rabago (Year 11)Principal’s Address – Term 2, 2021
Shalom aleichem. School children are in strife mentally and failure to speak with a counsellor or other
emotionally on occasions. professional person. A word to a teacher
Hats come in all shapes and sizes, colors and
might start a process of renewal, so too a
Shalom, anywhere you go
designs. My two-year-old granddaughter, Monicans, if this applies to you, then do
private conversation with a friend. Statistics
Adriana, just loves hats. She wears a hat not panic, do not rely on google searches
show that females suffer from poor mental
virtually every day, at home, when eating, alone to help you understand your issues
health in greater numbers than males.
at day care, when out visiting and even and problems and thoughts, do not isolate
Thus, women are wise to mutually support
occasionally when asleep. yourself, reject appropriate offers of help.
each other as they address matters.
Earnestly try to prevent yourself falling
She has sun hats, classy hats, Essendon
deeper and deeper into a mental abyss. Monicans, if you need help there are
Bombers beanies, and a favorite hat with
bows and ribbons and bells and whistles. solutions to bring about peace of mind and
Identifying the cause of depression or
anxiety can assist. Again, research indicates enhance your wellbeing. At SMC we have
Most Monicans like pets, some of you really our Counselling Team, six wonderfully
that adolescents become dispirited and
love them and they are your best companion. sensitive and trained psychologists and
mentally unwell for reasons that range from
Dogs are particularly popular, and, like counselling specialists who are only a knock
school issues, gender identity and sexuality,
hats, they come in all different forms – on their door or an email away. Your Home
social and emotional abuse, bullying,
hundreds of breeds, little dogs and gigantic Room Teacher might be a person with whom
traumatic events such as death of a loved
ones; housedogs and sheep station animals. you can confide or another member of the
one, work pressures, body image, loneliness,
Cute pooches and quick and speedy hounds. staff, and on pages 34 and 35 of your College
plus conf lict and health issues such a
Some pups are spoilt by owners, whilst Planner there are organizations listed with
bulimia, bipolar affective disorder, and
others leave many happy memories behind contact phone numbers. You have most
other challenges.
after they leave us. probably heard of groups such as Headspace,
My advice if peace of mind is not a part of Beyondblue, Kids Helpline and Lifeline.
My wife and I had a German Shepherd called
your life, Monicans, is to reach out, do not
Misha, and I wonder what you named your
leave your poor mental health untreated. Shalom – anywhere you go. Peace to you.
dog and why.
Your individual condition is shared by No one in this College is a failure. Not one
‘Shalom – anywhere you go’ is our College millions of people throughout the world person is useless. Never need a Monican
theme and means peace to you. Interestingly, who are battling it like you. I know it is believe that no one cares about them.
peace comes in many different forms also. about you, but so it is for millions of others. In a College where peace anywhere you go is
There is peace in society where we are
Suicide, withdrawal from family life or proclaimed day after day, every individual’s
not afraid and live harmoniously together.
school, and attempts to self-protect by peace of mind is priority number one. Trust,
Peace often and ideally follows war and
closing yourself off or away from your pray and persevere.
conflict. The seaside and the countryside can
be peaceful and give pleasure and relaxation. family, friends, teachers, professionally The first words uttered by Jesus after He
Songs are written and sung about peace; trained counsellors and others are not
resurrected and visited the Twelve Apostles
many folk march in the streets for peace, solutions. Neither is excessive alcohol, illicit
were, ‘Peace to You.’ Our Creator knows
chanting the phrase ‘Give peace a chance’. drugs, irresponsible and unsafe behaviour.
you and offers spiritual comfort should you
Bitterness towards others and the world is a
decide to seek it.
Another desired type of peace is peace of negative response. So too, is self-hatred.
mind and I am sure that, if statistics are For those who enjoy peace of mind recognise
correct, many Monicans either need peace Usually, I believe, people who are blue and
that not every Monican has that gift just now.
of mind, have lost peace of mind, or are depressed cannot treat themselves. Yes, we
Support and care for those in trouble please.
searching. Of course, many others of us need to want to make the effort to heal
If a person in trouble, reach out and you 13
are blest to possess peace of mind. ourselves, but in tandem with others.
will be made welcome as your peacefulness
Please never presume that your parents will
Shalom – anywhere you go. I appeal to any is gradually restored and revived.
be angry with you or misunderstand you
person listening to this Term 2 Principal’s if you share with them. It is not a sign of Shalom Aleichem.
Address to reach out and seek assistance
and guidance if you are anxious, depressed,
feeling blue, tense beyond belief, even
suicidal at times. Please remember that true
and faithful Monicans reach out and we
welcome in.
There are many causes for anxiety and
other mental disorders. None of them
should cause you shame or lead you to
feel isolated and odd. Recent studies by
reputable organizations in Australia show
evidence that adolescents and teenagers
often experience poor mental health in
significant numbers, especially during and
after COVID lockdowns. Even PrimaryClass Captains 2021
DALTON ROAD CAMPUS DAVISSON STREET CAMPUS
Homeroom Class Captain Class Vice Captain Homeroom Class Captain Class Vice Captain
7 Blue Olivia Karamitanis Daniel Gelsumini 10 Blue Allyson Jardine Ben Gibson
7 Brown Aidan Valencia Dhiana Dias 10 Brown Lily O’Neill Tamara Petkovska
7 Emerald Constance Papahronis Akshita Kochar 10 Emerald Alexi Tsernakis Chanel Fiteni
7 Gold Michael De Pasquale Navya Bhatia 10 Gold Lucinda Parker Ashlynn O’Connor
7 Green Xavier Cipollone Bianca DeVincenti 10 Green Rose Ahir Sacha Sok
7 Indigo Eva Gostich Shreyas Moudgil 10 Indigo David Panetta Gabrielle Morales
7 Jade Anna-Maria Constantin Lewis Attard 10 Mauve Simon Tawfiq Anusha Joshi
7 Mauve Olivia Capetola Thomas Johns 10 Orange Caitlin Dines Katia Mastropaolo
7 Orange Maria Schwalger Andrew Lluka 10 Purple Natalie El Markaz Chris Geo
7 Purple Sheriz Moreno Luca Thomas 10 Red Chris Shibu Alyssa Golob
7 Red Alexandra Karipidis George Tsiaras 10 Silver Thomas Kenna Vignesh Kotteeswaran
7 Silver Sehajta Kamboj Annabelle Candiloro 10 White James Pougioukas Jane Luu
7 White Radhika Dogra Nigel Dcunha 10 Yellow Joshua Grima Chiara Nardo
7 Yellow Vyvian Phan Dylan Galgano
11 Blue Vivian Nguyen Genevieve Wortha
8 Blue Harrison Uniacke Yangchi Lama 11 Brown Aviva D’Souza Grant Manhika
8 Brown Joan Abraham Kabir Singh 11 Emerald Kuir Dhieu Nicholas Jong-Nguyen
8 Emerald Seechu Maharjan Agnel John 11 Gold Anoushka Pillay Aydin Frisina
8 Gold Illias Kapoulitsas Christina Cauchi 11 Green Jack Tatter Lauren Gladman
8 Green Neha Anup Valeriy Rodrigues 11 Indigo Nikita Gruevski Tiana Pandov
8 Indigo Madison Ditel Samuel Marangi 11 Mauve Sienna Bartolomeo Olivia Mercuri
8 Jade Diya Niroula Nathaniel Alexander 11 Orange Julia Recchia Maddie Pegorin
8 Mauve Oriana Apolito Ascah Thankachen 11 Purple Renee Sposito Caitlin Dowsett
8 Orange Jaskeetrat Singh Franco Turano
11 Red Kavindu Gunasekara Archisha Jha
8 Purple Ria Emmaty Isabella Zammit
11 Silver Annabella Younis Onel Peiris
8 Red Elbiya Joby Ella Lee
11 White Aditi Pimplaskar Rayan Jayatilake
8 Silver Grace Farah Joshua Ith
11 Yellow Juliette Fepuleai Jackson Robinson
8 White Dean Wu Angel Gupta
9 Blue Madison Aquilina Christopher Charalambous
9 Brown Jasmine Khuu Tony De Pasquale
14 9 Emerald Bianca Ssebuufu Christian Khosho
9 Gold Thomas Pirdis Aditya Jhanji
9 Green Joshua Licastro Katia Lucchese
9 Indigo Katelyn Busuttil Annamaria Iozzo
9 Jade Brandon Mason Tricia Rodrigues
9 Mauve Isabella Calthorpe Juliette Arthur
9 Orange Fotini Ambaras Trajco Nikolov
9 Purple Chloe Frendo Malia Dixon
9 Red Eshkaa Sharma Aleisha Circosta
9 Silver Emily Mifsud Noah Pegorin
9 White Dabora Dhieu Charmaine Nguyen
9 Yellow Matthew James Aditya TalukderAsha Awad Storybook Sport
One of our very own students, Asha Awad (Year 11 TENNIS ACADEMY GO BACK TO BACK
Brown), has become a published author known to
The all-conquering Senior Tennis Academy team
others beyond our shores.
Shalom, anywhere you go
has again swept all before them by convincingly
It all began in 2019 when Asha was part of the winning the 2021 SACCSS Senior Tennis Title at
Professional Writing Elective subject in Year Hume Community Tennis Centre. The Academy
9. Under the guidance and expert tutelage of sent a full team this year, with ten students entering a
her teacher, Ms Alison Prince, Asha crafted a combination of singles, doubles and mixed doubles.
children’s storybook about a boy who could not
Standout players included Aleks Bozinovska, who
play sport nor match the sporting prowess of his
took out the Girls Singles for the second consecutive
friends, but he could dance. The final result is a
year. Aleks currently ranked 310 in Australia
book titled ‘Boys Can Dance’.
dominated in her victory, only dropping 1 game in 5 Aleks Bozinovska – Girls Singles
The book is very well written and accompanied matches. Tennis Captain, Kevin Nguyen, also made
by wonderful illustrations. It was chosen to be the final of the Boys Singles, playing some power
shared with the students of the school communities tennis in the semi-finals to get through. Other standout
of Khipro and Tando Allah Yar in the southern performers were the Girls Captain, Medinah Fuataga,
Sindh province of Pakistan. The Presentation and Megan Dyson, who won the Girls A Doubles,
Sisters of Pakistan, whom SMC has a close Julius Garcia and Jordan Nguyen in the Boys A
affiliation with, operate many schools within each Doubles and Alexei Tsernakis and Mia Stefanovska in
of these communities. Asha’s work will aid in the the mixed Doubles. Darcy Brooks and David Panetta
development of the reading skills of children of all also played well in the Boys Doubles B.
ages and genders across these various schools.
The result was a just reward for the efforts of the
On behalf of these communities we thank Asha playing group and the College looks forward to seeing
for her altruism in kindly allowing her work to be similar results from the Intermediate and Junior teams Medinah Fuataga and Megan Dyson
– Girls A Doubles
shared. She will receive no monetary benefit or later in the year.
reward for her work. Instead, the benefits of Asha’s
book will exceed a value beyond any material
gains, especially for the children who will derive
much pleasure from reading it.
“ If there is a book that you want to read, but it
has not been written yet, you must be the one
to write it. ”
– Toni Morrison, American novelist.
Senior Tennis Academy Team
SENIOR VOLLEYBALL BOYS REGAIN TITLE
After a disappointing 2020 where the team were relegated to Division 2, the Senior Boys
Volleyball have regained their Division 1 status by taking out the Division 2 Senior SACCSS 15
Volleyball title at Eaglehawk Stadium. With an influx of students from the dominant Year 10
Premier League Premiership team, the team ran out convincing winners over Kolbe Catholic
College in the Grand Final.
Led by Captain, Ben Chen, and the power hitting of Joseph Susi, the boys were never
challenged and will return to the top flight for 2022 with high hopes. As a follow on, the team
will now compete in the Volleyball Victoria One Day Schools Challenge in May against the
best Volleyball Colleges in the State.
Asha Awad (Year 11 Brown) Senior Boys Volleyball TeamAthlete Development Program 2021 Careers
The Athlete Development Program has seen Term 1 saw the introduction of our new Careers timetable. The
the introduction of twenty-two new faces to the biggest impact of the new timetable was probably felt mostly by
program across five different sports for 2021. our VCAL students as it gave them the opportunity to undertake
Many of the new names were promoted directly Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) as part of their VET studies.
from the College’s Talent Identification (TID) One day per week for both Year 11 and Year 12 VCAL students is now
program outlining the importance of exposing allocated for SWL. The students have embraced the opportunity and
our young talent to new techniques and ideas reports received from them are very positive with many reporting
around their progression as athletes. that they are loving their time in the workplace.
Term One began with the re-introduction
of the athletes to the basics. The long lay off
during 2020 demanded that we start the year
conservatively with a strong focus on technique
to ensure everyone had a sound base to progress
as fast as possible.
The program had some early success with
Stephanie Dimovska winning the Victorian
title in Karate, and Jude Georgievski following
up his Silver Medal in the long jump at the
Victorian Championships with Gold at the
National Championships in April.
There are many positive signs with the current
crop of athletes; all coaches are looking forward
to seeing great performances coming from our
elite student athletes in the coming months. Daniel Dibella enjoying his Zach Zambello looking at
time on the job site home on the building site
ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ATHLETES This ‘poster’ appears in the latest edition of the Careers Newsletter.
We are hoping to get many Year 12 students along with interested
YEAR 7 Cleo Vasiliadis Lucas Knight Year 10 and Year 11 students attending these seminars. Each of the
Olivia Lazarevska Football Athletics
institutions will be presenting information on courses available,
Football Ashton Conkling Riley Lawtey
Football Basketball
special programs on offer, early entry schemes, pathways to
Lindon Kamber
Football
courses, etc. They will be
Marcus Calafiore Jesse Malfi
Football AFL presenting at lunchtime
Luca Thomas
Football Jonathon Stathopoulos on the days listed and
Joel Thomas AFL will remain behind in
YEAR 9
Tennis Thomas Talevski Period 5 for Year 12
Emilia Bogoevski Basketball
Jayden Inturrisi Athletics students to ask questions
Basketball Noah Walsh-Queay (Most Year 12 students
Julian Farrugia Basketball
Levi Afitu Football are free in Periods 5
Basketball Jude Georgievski
Jordan Greenwood and 6 on these days).
Athletics
16 YEAR 8
Basketball
Aleks Bozinovska
Years 10 - 12 students
Marcus Kotronis Tennis will have received an
Stella Bernardi Football
Hockey email from the Careers
Ethan Pandov Milana Trimcevka
Luke Cvejic Basketball Depar t ment with
Football
Tennis Hailey Cordova information on how to
Jai Prince
Mason Di Biase Basketball
Basketball register for each of the
Basketball Stephanie Dimovska seminars.
Patrick Sureda
Grace Farah Karate
Football
Athletics
Alo TiaTia
Anthony Kuzmanoski AFL
Football
YEAR 11
Tommy Vrkic Tristan Kalkbrenner
Erika Leos Basketball Athletics
Football
Adele Conkling Harrison Karvellas
Georgia Mazloungas Football AFL As Term 2 begins, we welcome Mr Fraser Stehn to the
Football
Cheyenne Schroeter Careers Department. Mr Stehn will be based at DRC. As
Leah Poulios
Athletics
Football YEAR 10 well as conducting Career Development sessions with
Anthony Butera Medinah Fuataga
Evan Sertis students in Year 8 and Year 9 classes, he will be available
Tennis
Baseball AFL for appointments with DRC students wanting advice and
Phoenix Somerville Marc Mazzarella information regarding their career pathways. Miss Kneebone,
Basketball Basketball
Mrs Maloney and Mr White continue to be available for careers
Amelia Sureda Alek D’Arro
Football
related appointments at DSC.
AFLYear 7 MYLIP Books for the Solar Vehicle
Khipro community of Sindh Pakistan Challenge
WHAT IS IT?
The Victorian Model Solar Vehicle
Shalom, anywhere you go
Challenge is an engineering competition
which is open to primary and secondary
students across Victoria. Students have the
option to enter one of three challenges:
• Junior and Advanced Solar Boat
• Student Designed Solar Car
• Sheridan Kit Solar Car.
Students design and construct their Model
Solar Vehicles which are solely powered
by the sun and race in a competition held
at Science-works Museum early term four.
The Victorian Model Solar Vehicle
Challenge provides st udents wit h
It was near the end of COVID enforced Mrs Corina Ragona from the Promotions and opportunities to pursue their interests
lockdown in 2020 that the SMC community Events Department came along and assisted in a competitive learning environment.
heard about the devastation that affected the the students to set out their work and formatted There is so much valuable learning for
schools in Khipro, Pakistan, as highlighted in all the final pages so we could have the books participants including electrical/mechanical
the last edition of The Monican. Conversely, bound and the worksheets laminated for design, engineering, trouble shooting and
at that time we were informed students would them to be reused. In addition, each student teamwork. Students are exposed to solar
be returning to SMC campuses and that no wrote about an Australian state so the Khipro panels and how they work, investigate
examinations would take place. I thought about students would have reading material. COVID renewable energy sources and work in
the theme “Gifts on the Table”, the loss of lockdown challenged our understanding of collaborative learning groups to achieve the
teaching materials in Khipro and the steadily education, but also inspired seven Year 7 best possible outcome/result. The best model
improving skills of the students in Year 7 Purple students to work to develop tools to educate designs go on to compete in the Australian
MYLIP! Mr Zucchet was invited to show the others. The finished booklets were presented International Model Solar Challenge where
class the photos of the damage to the Khipro to the students at the Year 8 Assembly on students can test their skills against the
schools and I asked my class if they would like 10 March 2021 and will be forwarded to greatest from across Australia and Taiwan.
to use our revision time to produce some English Sr Ghazala in Khipro.
language resources to be sent to the Khipro
DETAILS
The joy of this task was that our students were
schools in Pakistan. In true Monican style they Model Solar Vehicle Challenge Workshops
prepared to share gifts that at the beginning
responded positively and each student began a will be held in the STEM Hub on the Junior
of the year, they did not have in abundance.
series of notes and exercises on their grammar Campus. Students have the opportunity to
They worked and revised until they did and
points aided and abetted by Mr Zucchet, construct components using 3D printers and
these Moncians have provided Khipro students
Mrs Rinaldo and Mrs Leach. We zoomed with use traditional materials to design/build their
with an opportunity to learn and be educated
Sister Ghazala, the Principal of the 19 village Model Solar Powered Vehicles. Students
and in turn build a better world. Not a bad way
schools in Khipro and she thought it was a good create an A2 size poster or video which
to end the challenges of 2020!
idea and encouraged the students with the task. outlines construction details, Greenhouse
gas relevance and global warming issues/
solutions to complement their entries.
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KEY PERSONNEL
Christopher Macnaughtan
Technology Teacher
C.Macnaughtan@stmonicas-epping.com
Spiro Kalantzis
Senior STEM Educator
S.Kalantzis@stmonicas-epping.com
Benjamin Coleman
Coordinator of Environment & Sustainability
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