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Edition 14
29 August 2012
Key Dates
Thursday 27 August to Friday 31 August
Thu 30
AUSLAN Workshop Excursion
Year 7 Science Works Excursion (Melbourne)
Fri 31
Year 7 Science Works Excursion (Melbourne)
Year 10 Youth Ministry Excursion
Monday 3 September to Friday 7 September
Mon 3
Year 9 Boys Community Service Day
Year 9 Camp: Girls – Grampians
(Until 8 September)
Tue 4
Upper Hume Years 7/8 Boys and Girls Hockey
Upper Hume Year 8 Boys/Girls Basketball
Wed 5
Year 7 Science Works Excursion (Melbourne)
Year 10 Law Excursion (Periods 1 and 2)
Year 10 Great Outdoors Bushwalk: leaving 3.30pm
(Until 7 September)
Thu 6
Year 11 Parent Social Night: Hollywood’s Wine Bar
– 6.00pm
Fri 7
Sat 8
Year 9 Camp: Boys – Grampians
(Until 13 September)
Monday 10 September to Friday 14 September
Mon 10
Tue 11
Wed 12
Year 9 Girls Community Service Day
Upper Hume IB/IG Hockey Basketball?????
Thu 13
Fri 14
CATHOLIC COLLEGE (CCW) DAY
LEADERSHIP REFLECTION:
Come follow me and I will make you fishers of
people:
Mark 1:16-18
As you talk with your child about their schooling it is
an interesting exercise to talk to them about their
Religious Education lessons (or RE as it is better
known). Their responses will vary I’m sure. In some
ways you would expect a range of responses like you
would get from most subjects “I love Maths, Science
is ok, English is boring… etc”. From this we can
conclude how engaged our child is at a particular
time. However, reflecting upon their response to ‘RE’
really requires a different, perhaps even more
attentive level of listening.
Catholic schools have always taught Religious
Education as a subject. In listening to our responses
as parents therefore, it could be easy to just shrug
our shoulders and say to our kids ‘”Well it’s part of
going to Catholic College so you just have to live with
it”. However, if we are to be true to ourselves as
Christians we know that’s there’s much more to the
story.
Just as Jesus spent much of his ministry time with a
small group of disciples ‘fishing for a deeper, more
courageous, genuine response’ ( known as
discipling), we too, as a school provide many more
opportunities both outside of and within formal RE
time ‘fishing for a deeper response’. Recent
examples of this have been the Year 10 Youth
Ministry students leading a Retreat for Grade 4
students. The theme of the Retreat was bullying with
the Year 10 students using music, drama, sharings,
games, small group work and prayer to convey their
message.
This coming Friday, Year 10 Youth Ministry students will lead another Retreat for 50 primary students who are
preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, in a way which is both dynamic and relevant for their younger peers.
Last week, Year 11 Remar students spent a week in Condobolin, NSW, working with a local primary school with
whom we have built up a great relationship over the past 8 years. As part of the week, the students worked
alongside teachers in classrooms, ran a leadership day for the Grade 6s, painted designs on the courtyard, built a
new sandpit, marked and tagged 400 sheep and even managed to build a ‘5* chicken coop’ for the primary
students to enjoy. Each day would begin and end in prayer and the theme of the week was ‘living simply with
humility and solidarity’. There is so much learning that goes on within each of these experiences. Often students
are stretched in sharing their talents, invited to take risks, and challenged to step up and take responsibility. The
learning that each of these experiences provides may not be measurable by more traditional means, but surely the
level of engagement, of enthusiasm, of fun, of participation, of desire to serve others, and of a deeper faith
experience says it all.
Rob Horner
Faith & Service Leader/Leadership Team
It is the middle of Week 7 and Term 3 is flying by and from me for this edition of the Newsletter, there are a few
congratulations as follows:
•
to the Library staff on a very successful Premiers’ Reading Challenge. During lunch at the Arts Centre last
Tuesday, Years 7, 8 and 9s who participated in the reading challenge had a pizza lunch with Certificates
handed out to over 125 students. Beginning in Term 1, these students had read over 15 books each with a
select group reading over 50 books each and receiving a $20.00 gift certificate from Dymocks. Well done to the
Library Staff for facilitating the Challenge and to the students for their response;
•
to the Year 8 students on completing their interviews and “chat” with me over the last six days. The students
were engaging and entertaining. One answer among many when asked, “What do you like about Year 8?” their
response was “the teachers!”;
•
to Rob Horner and Josie Lindner and our Year 11 Remar students who had an immersion week in Condobilin
last week. Fr Dennis at the 8.30am Mass on Sunday, 19 August blessed them on their way and they returned
this past Saturday. Fr Dennis commented that they were being “Bread” for others as he expressed his thoughts
on Chapter 6 in John’s Gospel. Well done to all those who attended;
•
to the Year 12 Leadership Team for facilitating the Assembly for us on Wednesday, 29 August.
•
to Mark Knobel, Emily Bouwhuis and all the staff and students for a fantastic Athletics Carnival on Tuesday,
28 August. The spirit among the communities and the whole school was up-beat and positive;
•
to the Year 9 staff for their preparation of the Year 9 camps which go over two weeks in the Grampians
beginning this coming Monday. They have worked consistently in preparing what should be a rich and
rewarding experience for the Year 9 students. We wish them well;
•
and to all the Learning Mentors and students as they completed our Course Counselling in preparation for
electives and subjects for 2013. It is a very important process for us all.
Dave Seiter
Principal
CATHOLIC COLLEGE DAY IS FRIDAY 14th SEPTEMBER - GET EXCITED!
Come dressed as someone that inspires you - there will be prizes for the best dressed.
Bring money for the recess food court - a range of foods like hot dogs, sushi, slushies, chocolate dipped fruit,
Spanish donuts and nachos for sale to raise money for The Murray Valley Sanctuary Refugee Group. Prices
between $1.00 - $3.00.
There will be a Mass, special guest speaker Dawn McKay, a free pizza lunch in Communities followed by the Staff
versus Year 12 students soccer match and of course the star-studded talent quest!
The day is set to be another fun-filled celebration of the wonderful things Catholic College has to offer.
Tess Macrae
Co-Ordinator
SENIOR BOYS AFL – SUN COUNTRY CUP CHAMPIONS
On Wednesday, 15 August, the Senior Boys AFL team played in the final of the Sun Country Cup Grand Final for the
first time since 2009 against Kyabram Secondary College at Kyabram. The game was played under AFL standard
lighting at the Kyabram Football Ground in front of a crowd of about 200 locals.
Catholic College started the game strongly, kicking three goals, three points to one point in the opening quarter
despite losing Flynn Woodhouse with an ankle injury. The awesome start to the game ended up proving the
difference between the two teams. However, when the lights took effect both teams struggled in the slippery
conditions, with both teams unable to score a goal in the second quarter but kicking nine points between them. After
halftime Kyabram looked a far more determined team and outscored Catholic College by two goals to one and were
full of voice and run. In a very tight last quarter both back lines dominated with the ball continually rebounding
between both half back lines. Our back line stood tall and we were able to apply enough pressure on Kyabram to
force them into making basic skill errors which cost them goals and eventually the game. Brandon Phillips took some
telling marks in the last quarter and teamed with Rhys Evans who played a strong game off the half back flank.
Unfortunately Michael Pengally coped a heavy knock at the start of the last quarter and was unable to participate
further in the game.
In the end Catholic College held on and won the game by seven points, our first Sun Country Cup Win since 2007.
Thank you to all the boys who travelled across for the game and played and participated in the event. Thank you
also to Mr Heinrich who gave up his evening to help out the team.
Catholic College Wodonga defeated Kyabram Secondary College
4. 10. 34
3. 9. 27
Catholic College Best Players:
Rhys Evans, Ben Kowski, Matt Dalbosco, Liam Hickey, Mason Brown and Brandon Phillips
Mark Knobel
Sports Leader
COMPETITION FOR SCHOOL MAGAZINE COVER - DUE FRIDAY, 12 OCTOBER
This competition is open to all students in the College. Any students interested in submitting their design/s need to
obtain the specifications sheet from Jane Powles. The design must be aesthetically pleasing, dynamic and reflecting
aspects of school life. It may be manually scanned and then completed on the computer or produced solely by using
computer technology. Good luck with your designing! Your cover design should be submitted to Jane Powles by
Friday, 12 October 2012.
There is a wonderful prize for the winner!
Jane Powles
Art Teacher
BATTLEFIELDS TOUR - 2013
The Battlefields Tour is an overseas trip commemorating Australia’s efforts in World War I and II providing the
opportunity for students to experience international travel with an educational focus that makes the sacrifices of
Australia’s soldiers a reality. The tour also provides the opportunity for students to be immersed in the rich culture
and history encountered throughout Europe. The dates for this excursion are 30 March to 10 April 2013.
The tour begins in London where students have an opportunity to explore this historic capital. From London the tour
heads to the Belgian city of Ypres, travelling via the Eurostar train. The Ypres salient witnessed some of the fiercest
fighting of WWI. From Ypres the tour heads south into France and the city of Amiens. Amiens is the city Australian’s
fought to defend in the Somme region of the Western Front. The tour concludes with three days exploring Paris
before departing for Melbourne.
If you would like a detailed itinerary outlining the tour in full or more information regarding this wonderful educational
opportunity please do not hesitate to contact me at the College on 02 6043 5500 or email: [email protected]
Luke Miller
Gandhi Community Leader/Battlefields Organiser
LIBRARY NEWS
Last week was ‘Book Week’ and it was again an outstanding success in the Library. The week began with the
release of many new books, which have been borrowed heavily.
This was followed by ‘The Premiers’ Reading Challenge’ Achievers Lunch on Tuesday, which was the highlight of
Book Week. An amazing 125 students completed the Challenge and were rewarded with lunch and their Certificates
presented by our Principal, Dave Seiter.
The students are very enthusiastic about this lunch and an invitation to it is much sought after. This year an
outstanding 3,885 books were read and a further 24 students received Certificates for reading over 10 books. In
addition, 15 students received book vouchers for reading over 50 books. Congratulations to all students who
participated in the Premiers’ Reading Challenge. Well done!
Thursday was the ‘Literacy Morning Tea’ for all staff which was held in the Library and hosted by both the English
Department and the Library. As well as home made delicacies, a quiz was conducted by the English KLA and new
adult books were on display for borrowing.
This week at Assembly the winner of the ‘Victorian Premiers’ Reading Learning Community Challenge’ was
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announced. Hollows finished in 6 place with 384 points, followed by Gandhi on 410, in 4 place da Vinci on 627 and
rd
3 being Malone on 638. After leading the Challenge for most of the year, MacKillop fell short on 682 points and was
overrun by Chisholm on 863 points.
Robyn Aumann
Library
Dave Seiter congratulating Liam Hynes
Students who received 50+ Certificates and Vouchers
NATIONAL SOLAR SCHOOLS PROGRAM - SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION
On Friday, 20 July the installation of 80 solar panels was completed across the roof of our Technology Building
(T-Block). The 15 kW PV array system was installed courtesy of the $50,000 grant our school was able to secure in
late 2011 from the Federal Government. The system will provide a significant amount of the electricity used in
T-Block and will save Catholic College $7,000-$8,000 per year on our electricity bills.
By taking these funds, we have committed to promoting the importance of responding to climate change and
investing in renewable energy throughout our school community. The Environment and Sustainability Leaders met
with the installers and are working on ways they can promote this development to our student body at the next whole
school assembly. They will also focus on promoting ways we can continue to reduce our school's carbon footprint.
Data logging equipment installed with the panels will feed into a website that can be accessed by students at
Catholic College with details about energy production, weather data and energy use. This will be shared with the
school community soon and we will look for ways to make this visible across the school.
A big thank-you to Tony Holt, Nick Mesec and Paul Dullard (Sandhurst CEO) for all their assistance with this project.
Alison Leahy
Environment and Sustainability Leader
L-R: Dean Wallace from GV Solar with Alisha Downie (Year 10), Liz Allen (Year 12), Shona Kelly (Year 10)
and Charlotte Michalowski (Year 8)
CHANGE OR ADD A NEW EMAIL ADDRESS WITH EASE!
Catholic College needs your correct email addresses … use the link on our Web Home Page to add or update
emails.
Hayden Middlin
ICT Manager
ICT HELP DESK
The College ICT Services’ staff members are available from 8.00am – 4.30pm on weekdays for FREE ICT support in
relation to any College-supplied 121 laptop. Students and parents are welcome to visit our office during these
times. Telephone College Reception on: 6043 5500 between 8.00am – 4.30pm or email your queries
to [email protected]
WEDNESDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER
A letter, via email will be sent to all families regarding the course of action that will be taken by Catholic College staff
on Wednesday, 5 September.
Dave Seiter
Principal
SCHOOL CARE ACCIDENT INSURANCE – POLICY NO: 03 PAE 0116133 – POLICY TYPE: SCHOOL HOURS
Catholic College Wodonga has an insurance policy with Catholic Church Insurances Limited that provides protection
to all students attending the school in the event of accidental injury during school camps, sports (organised by the
school), work experience and travelling to and from the school or school activities. Full details of the policy and
benefits can be accessed on the school website by following the link below:
http://www.ccw.vic.edu.au/publications-reports/catholic-college-news-attachments/index.php
If you have any questions you would like answered regarding the policy, please contact the Insurance helpline on
1300 138 498.
Tony Holt
Business Manager
ARE YOU EX NAVY, ARMY OR AIR FORCE?
Then Carry On (Victoria) may be able to help you with education costs if you meet our eligibility criteria. If you have
served in the Australian Defence Forces or Allied Forces and you wish to apply for a Secondary Education Grant
for 2013, contact Carry On by telephoning 03 9629 2648 or email [email protected] to establish eligibility and
request and application form. Carry On (Victoria) assists Secondary School students in Years 7-12 with grants for
expenses such as fees, books, uniforms, excursions etc. For those students going onto Tertiary Education, a grant
may also be available. Children whose parents or legal guardians have a need for financial assistance and comply
with our eligibility criteria, may apply. All grants are income tested and the closing date for applications is Tuesday,
23 October 2012.
Catholic College requests that members of our Community advise us of the death
of a family member or other significant person in your child/ren's life when
convenient for you.
This is to ensure that the affected student/s receive the relevant support and care
at a difficult time.
Please advise Mrs Louise Symons, Wellbeing Leader / Home Liaison or a
Learning Mentor with whom you have a connection: 02 6043 5500.
YEARS 7-12 STUDENT ABSENCE LINE
Student absences/lateness to school are to be reported, via the Absence Line, on
02 6043 5502 by 9.00am on the day of the absence. Notes need to be handed in at Student
Reception. The Absence Line is available 24/7.
YEAR 9: NGANALA CAMPUS DIRECT LINE - 02 6043 5592 FROM
10.00AM TO 3.00PM
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
PARENT NEWS
YEAR 7 NOTICEBOARD: http://www.ccw.vic.edu.au/year-7/year-7.html
Year 7 Social Night
There will be a dinner for Year 7 parents on the last Friday night of Term 3. Please keep Friday, 14 September free,
the venue will be confirmed later in the term.
Parent Team - Please Join!
The Year 7 Parent Team needs more members - any parents who would like to join the Parent Team and attend
social nights, please contact Janine Hallahan on 0408 376 893 or [email protected].
YEAR 8 NOTICEBOARD: http://www.ccw.vic.edu.au/year-8/year-8.html
Year 8 Parent Social Night: Wednesday, 22 August
A great night was had last Wednesday. We gathered at Birallee Tavern for pizza and drinks. It was a great chance to
have a laugh and a debrief. Thank you kindly to those parents who really made an effort on a cold winters night to
attend. It was great to have a catch up. Melissa Page: 0424 264 252 or email [email protected]
YEAR 9 NOTICEBOARD: http://www.ccw.vic.edu.au/year-9/year-9.html
Year 9 Camp to the Grampians National Park
Information for students and their families regarding the Year 9 Camp (3 - 13 September) to the Grampian National
Park can be accessed on the school website, via the following link:
http://www.ccw.vic.edu.au/publications-reports/year-9/index.php
Year 9 Social Night
Hosted by one of our parents with her own coffee business, the next social night will be a coffee and cake evening
for Year 9 parents at the school on Thursday, 20 September commencing 7.00pm. Email Kellie Perry:
[email protected] if you would like to attend.
YEAR 10 NOTICEBOARD: http://www.ccw.vic.edu.au/year-10/year-11.html
Year 10 Parent Team
Email the Year 10 Parent Team Leader, Judith: on terry and [email protected] of a social function that you would
like to be organised.
YEAR 11 NOTICEBOARD: http://www.ccw.vic.edu.au/year-11/year-11.html
Year 12 Jumper 2013
Click on the following link to view the correspondence mailed home this week regarding the Year 12 Jumper 2013
and also to download the Order Form. The Order Form needs to be completed and returned to the LCLA Office by
Friday, 31 August. Cost of the jumper is $84.00.
http://www.ccw.vic.edu.au/publications-reports/year-11/index.php
Year 11 Parent Team
Come and have a social drink and nibbles at Hollywood’s Wine Bar on Thursday, 6 September. The night will begin
at 6.00pm, looking forward to catching up with you all then.
Sue Curtis: [email protected]
YEAR 12 NOTICEBOARD: http://www.ccw.vic.edu.au/year-12/year-12.html
Year 12 Parent Team
Volunteers are needed to help with the set up of the Year 12 Graduation Night on Friday, 30 November. If you would
like to help, contact Jo McMullan: [email protected].
COLLEGE SERVICES
Secondhand uniform sale: Monday, 17 September
Date:
Monday, 17 September (last Monday before end of Term 3)
Time:
9.15am to 11.30am
Venue:
Nganala Learning Centre, Bowman Court: signage will be available EFTPOS facilities
available at College Reception.
We need summer uniform, especially dresses, so if you have some at home, please bring into reception. Labels
must be completed in full and attached to each item of clothing. Labels are attached to this newsletter and also
available on the website:
http://www.ccw.vic.edu.au/publications-reports/forms/index.php
Email Catherine Garoni - [email protected] if you can help.
PARISH NEWS
Weekend Mass Times
• Saturday - Sacred Heart Church, Wodonga – 6.00pm
• Sunday – Sacred Heart Church, Wodonga – 8.30am and 10.30am
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• Every 2 and 4 Sunday – Our Lady Help of Christians, Tangambalanga – 10.30am
nd
• Every 2 Sunday, St Francis, Bethanga – 12.00 noon
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• Every 5 Sunday, St Francis, Bethanga – 10.30am
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• Every 1 and 3 Sunday, St Joseph’s, Dederang – 10.00am
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• Every 5 Sunday, St Joseph’s, Dederang – 10.00am
• Sunday, St Joseph’s, Mt Beauty – 8.30am
Weekday Mass Times
• Monday to Friday, Sacred Heart Church, Wodonga – 9.10am
Reconciliation Times
• Saturday, Sacred Heart Church, Wodonga – 9.00am – 9.30am
• Country Churches – before Masses
Click below to view Wodonga Catholic Parish Newsletter:
http://www.ccw.vic.edu.au/publications-reports/parish-news/index.php
COMMUNITY NEWS
Expressions of Interest - School Crossing Supervisors
Wodonga Council employs staff to supervise children at 19 school crossings across Wodonga.
The Council is currently looking for staff to fill casual positions as School Crossing Supervisors between 8.00am to
9.30am and 3.00pm to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, during school terms. The rate of pay starts at $20.16 per hour,
plus 25% loading. If you are community minded and enjoy working in all weathers, the Council would like to hear
from you. Contact Helen Bray at the Council on 02 6022 9218 to arrange an interview.
Fabulous Fakes
We invite you to an AUCTION of FAKE
MASTERPIECES painted by Albury Wodonga Artists
Society members to be held at ADAMSHURST,
603 David Street, Albury on FRIDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER
Viewing of paintings at 5.00pm, Auction at 7.00pm
$25.00 entry per person: a glass of champagne,
hors d’oeuvres and catalogue included.
Proceeds to ALBURY WODONGA CARERS
ACCOMMODATION APPEAL
RSVP: Friday, 31 August to [email protected]
Sandie McKoy, Career Education & Development Leader and Personalised Programs Leader,
Room A8, 02 6043 5500, [email protected]
UPCOMING CAREER EVENTS
YEAR 12 NEWS
Monash University Parent Information Evening,
held at the Alistair Todd Chapel Hall, The Scots
School, Albury, Thursday 30 August. Starts at
6.30pm
Where should you be up to with your post
school planning?
Apprenticeship Information Evening, Australian
Industry Group, Albury, 30 August. This evening is
for all students in Years 10 – 12 who would like to
secure an apprenticeship by the end of the year.
Call Kylie to register your attendance on 6021 5722
September
WHK Accounting Traineeship Information
Evening, Smollett Street, Albury, 4 September.
This evening is for Year 12 students who will be
studying accounting locally next year and would like
to undertake a traineeship. To register, email
Margie on [email protected]
Wodonga TAFE Information September
Sessions: nursing (5), youth work & youth justice
(5), disability (10 & 12) and community services
(12), www.wodongatafe.edu.au
YEAR 12 NEWS
Where should you be up to with your post
school planning?
Apprenticeship Pathway
 You should have made an appointment with
Ashlea Wilkinson from ATEL- she will at the
school on Thursdays to interview students
 Your resume and cover letter should be up to
date and ready to send to employers
 You should attend the AiGroup Apprenticeship
Evening
 You should be preparing to undertake more work
experience
University Key Dates:
 Monday 17: CSU Early Entry forms due
back to Sandie
 Friday 28 Course applications due for all
state-based Tertiary Admission Centres
 Friday 28 Educational Access Scheme
applications due to UAC and QTAC
 Friday 28 Equity Scholarship applications
due to UAC
 Friday 28 Early Entry Applications due for
University of Canberra, Uni of New
England, Flinders University.
October
 Early Entry Applications due for Australia
Catholic University
 Tuesday 9: Special Entry Access Scheme
(SEAS) application due to VTAC
 Tuesday 9: Early Entry due for La Trobe
and Uni of Ballarat via SEAS
 Friday 19: Scholarship application due to
VTAC
 Friday 26: Change of Preference for VTAC
temporarily closes
TAFE Pathway
You should attend Information Evenings at
Wodonga TAFE and contact the following
course advisers to organise a course
counselling appointment:
Wodonga TAFE: Julie Korneluk,
[email protected]
Riverina TAFE (Albury): Kim Simpson,
[email protected]