NL 7 - 2015 - Parade College

No. 7
29 April 2015
From the Principal
Last Friday we held a school commemoration service to
mark ANZAC Day. We remembered all Australians and
New Zealanders and allies who have undertaken military
service in the defence of freedom over the last century,
especially those who gave their lives in the cause. We
remembered especially the Old Paradians who served their
country and the liturgy included prayers for peace in our
world.
On Wednesday last week before the First XVIII Football
game on Garvey Oval, we enjoyed a luncheon in the
Pavilion. We welcomed two groups: the Old Paradian
Vietnam Veterans and the “class of 1965” for their 50 year
reunion. The address was given by Michael O’Meara, Old
Paradian and long-serving senior officer in the Department
of Veterans Affairs.
Last week the EREA Charter Review took place and thanks
to the many staff, students and parents who met with the
review panel. We received very positive feedback from the
panel and a strong endorsement of our efforts to operate in
fidelity to the Charter.
Congratulations to the cast and crew of the musical All Shook
Up which concluded the season last Saturday. The audiences
were delighted with the students’ polished acting and song and
dance routines. Well done to the staff who gave many hours to
the rehearsals and helped create such an entertaining and
professional show.
The Associated Catholic Colleges (ACC) Art and Technology
Exhibition is open from Monday 27 April to Sunday 10 May at
the Abbotsford Convent and features works by Parade
students.
Dr Denis J Moore cfc
Principal
From the Assistant
Principal - Staff Welfare
and Development
A Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition…
nurtures and encourages the spiritual growth of each
person through reflection, prayer, symbols, sacred
stories, rituals and sacraments.
Catholic Identity and our Annual Ladies’ Retreat
The annual ‘Retreat for Parade Ladies’ is being held on
Saturday 30 May at Amberley
Retreat Centre, Amberley Way,
Lower Plenty (Melway 21 C12).
The Retreat begins at 10am and
concludes at 3pm. The intention of
the day is to give participants an
opportunity to explore their
spirituality and faith in the beautiful
surrounds of this centre which is
nestled alongside the Yarra River.
If you are interested in attending,
please register your name either
Community Mass - All Welcome!
by phoning Belinda Brittain on
Friday 1 May 8.10am
94683220 or emailing
Preston Penola Theatre - Father Michael Knight with
[email protected].
B20 (Mrs Justine Barnes)
Cost of the day is $10. Life Members of the Ladies’
Bundoora Chapel - Father Michael McEntee with L17
Auxiliary are very welcome.
(Ms Silvana Putinja) and L08 (Mr Daniel Willcocks)
The annual Ladies’ Retreat is one way in which we seek to
Friday 8 May 8.10am
nurture the spiritual formation of members of our
Bundoora Chapel - Father Terry Bergin
community as reflected in our Mission Statement,
with T17 (Mrs Yuri Demko) and T08 (Mr Adam Briant)
Strategic Plan and within the Charter of Edmund Rice
Education Australia.
Ms Cate Livingston
Assistant Principal - Staff Welfare and Development
From the Assistant
Principal - Organisation
2015 Legacy ANZAC
Student Ceremony at the
Shrine of Remembrance
Founder’s Fortnight
Friday 1 May to Friday 15 May
Prior to attending Legacy’s ANZAC Student Ceremony at the
Founder’s Fortnight commences this week with House
events that took place on 25 April 1915. I was interested to
Liturgies on Friday 1 May during period 4 Tutor Group. A
attend the ceremony in order to gain a greater understanding
number of activities and events have also been organised by
of what occurred a hundred years ago on the Gallipoli
our staff and students to run during recess and lunch over the
Peninsula that engrossed our selfless Australian troops. In
two weeks. The aim is to raise awareness and to support our
previous years, ANZAC Day for me was dominated by the
House charities.
football blockbuster on television; however, after the eye-
Shrine of Remembrance, I had a limited knowledge of the
opening and enlightening experience at the Shine of
Founder’s Celebration Day
Friday 15 May
Remembrance on Thursday 23 April, I have come to finally
On this day lessons will be slightly shortened so that all
shaping our country into the home as we know it today.
realise the true meaning of ANZAC and its importance in
students and staff from both campuses can come together
and share lunch together and participate in a number of great
I attended the ceremony alongside my classmates and Mr
activities during period 4 Tutor Group and lunch time at the
Fogarty. Upon arrival, I was
Bundoora Campus.
bewildered by the number of other
students present at the Shrine
Immunisations
Preston Campus Thursday 30 April
from schools all across Victoria.
Preston Immunisations for Year 7 and 10 students will occur
their respects to our past and
on this day. Senior students also have the opportunity to get
modern-day heroes. I was
the flu vaccination.
fortunate enough to meet the
Like me, they were there to pay
Governor of Victoria, the
College Assembly
Friday 8 May
Honourable Alex Chernov AC QC,
Our Term Two College Assembly will be held at the Bundoora
the Shrine of Remembrance with
Campus on this day.
a guard of honour.
Mr Mark Aiello
In company with Michael Putinja, Year 10 H09, I was granted
Assistant Principal - Organisation
the honour to lay a wreath at the foot of the Eternal Flame,
and shake his hand as he entered
which was the pinnacle of my incredible experience at the
Shrine of Remembrance. My experience at the Shrine is one
that I will treasure and reflect on for the rest of my life, as I
now, and always will, understand the true importance of our
dauntless heroes that sacrificed their lives for us and made
Australia the safe and beautiful country that it is.
Christopher Bogoefski
Year 10 T01
From the Assistant
Principal - Teaching and
Learning
and Assessment Reporting Authority (ACARA) has
confirmed that tablets and similar devices fall into this
category and their use, therefore, is not permitted.
NAPLAN 2015 Writing Test
Schools have been notified that the prompt and the genre
2015 NAPLAN Tests for all Students in Years 7
and 9 - 12 May to 14 May
for the 2015 Writing test will not be made public before the
scheduled test dates. Students will be required to write
either a persuasive or narrative text.
What Is The National Assessment Program – Literacy
And Numeracy (NAPLAN)?
NAPLAN 2015 Schedule:
NAPLAN are literacy and numeracy tests run every May
Tuesday 12 May
in all secondary schools and colleges across Australia, to
Language Conventions
assess the achievement of students in Years 7 and 9.
Period 2 for both Year 7 and 9
Writing
The literacy tests assess reading, writing and ‘language
Period 3 for both Year 7 and 9
conventions’ which includes spelling, grammar and
punctuation; and the numeracy tests assess number,
Wednesday 13 May
algebra, function and pattern, measurement, chance and
Reading
data, and space.
9:30am to 10:40am for both Year 7 and 9
Why Is NAPLAN Valued By Schools?
Thursday 14 May
Student results from NAPLAN support principals and
Numeracy (calculator)
teachers to identify where improvements can be made to
Period 2 for both Year 7 and 9
the literacy and numeracy programs their school delivers.
Numeracy (non calculator)
Period 3 for both Year 7 and 9
NAPLAN data is used as part of a suite of resources to
inform practice in the classroom and is regularly used as
NAPLAN 2015 Locations
a valuable component of whole-school planning for
Bundoora Campus
improvement and reporting on student progress.
Year 9 Students (Bundoora)
All NAPLAN tests will be held in the Greening Auditorium
What Does My Child Gain From Participating In
Year 7 Students (Bundoora)
NAPLAN?
All NAPLAN tests will be held in Bundoora Classrooms
The tests present an important opportunity for Parade
students and their families to learn about their strengths
Preston Campus
in literacy and numeracy.
Year 9 Students (Preston)
All NAPLAN tests will be held in Preston Classrooms
With the support of their teachers, students can use their
Year 7 Students (Preston)
results to see how their learning is developing and where
All NAPLAN tests will be held in Preston Classrooms
they can focus future learning.
Year 9 ExCEL Classes – Wednesday 13 May
NAPLAN 2015 – What‘s New?
There are no Year 9 ExCEL classes on Wednesday 13 May.
As in past years, calculators used for the Year 7 and 9
All Year 9 students have a special program at each campus.
Numeracy Calculator tests must not include multifunction
Students attend their HOME Campus for the whole day.
or internet accessible devices. The Australian Curriculum
Preston Campus Timetable – Year 9s only
8:40am
Tutor Group
8:55am
Workshop in Classroom
9:30am
Reading NAPLAN
10:40am
Recess
11:05am
Exploring Cosmology Workshop (Penola
Theatre)
12:00pm
English Workshop (Penola Theatre)
12:50pm
Lunch
1:30pm
English Workshop/Assembly (Penola
Theatre)
Bundoora Campus Timetable – Year 9s only
8:40am
Tutor Group
8:55am
Workshop in Classroom
9:30am
Reading NAPLAN (Greening Auditorium)
10:40am
Recess
11:05am
Positive Education and Wellbeing Workshop
(Atrium – College Hall)
12:50pm
Lunch
1:30pm
Positive Education and Wellbeing Workshop
(Atrium – College Hall)
2:25pm
Exploring Cosmology Workshop (Rivergum
Theatre)
Mr Andy Kuppe
Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning
Asthma
A number of our staff and students are affected by
asthma. The Asthma Foundation Victoria has
provided some information about a free Q&A Panel
event to be held in June and focussed on
To report student absences
please call Student Services
Bundoora 9468 3342
or
‘Managing Asthma and Allergy’.
An expert panel, consisting of respiratory and
allergy specialists, will address key questions and
concerns parents may have in regards to asthma
and allergies.
Preston 9416 6533
The event is open to all ages, those recently
diagnosed or with life-long struggles in managing
their asthma and allergies.
Your Invitation to Attend
From the Registrar
It gives me great pleasure to invite the College community
Year 7 2017 Enrolments
to attend the prestigious ACC Art and Technology
Applications for Year 7 2017 and beyond are now being
Exhibition to be held at the Abbotsford Convent from
accepted. If you have a son currently at the College you
Monday 27 April to Sunday 10 May.
are still required to submit an application form for any
younger siblings.
Parade has about thirty students participating in this
biennial event, together with the other ten ACC schools.
Please contact me on 9468 3304 or email
Judging from the last event and the images of artworks
[email protected] to obtain a Prospectus and
circulating around, the quality and variety of work in this
application form.
exhibition will be outstanding. The venue itself is worth a
visit.
Mrs Angela O’Connor
Registrar
Mr Tony Teo
Learning Area Leader - Visual Arts and Drama
Update Your Contact Details
It is important that we have the most up to date contact
details for parents at all times. If you are moving or you
change your telephone number, mobile number or email
address please ring our Registrar, Mrs O’Connor, on
9468 3304 or email [email protected] to
update your details.
VICTORIAN SCHOOL TERM DATES
2015
TERM 1
28 January
27 March
TERM 2
13 April
26 June
TERM 3
13 July
18 September
TERM 4
5 October
18 December
From the Director of
Ministry
Invitation to Year 7and 8 Mother and Son
Eucharist on Tuesday 5 May
On Tuesday 5 May we will be celebrating Mothers’ Day.
At Parade College, we recognise the significance of the
role that Mothers play in their son’s development and the
At Parade we are always striving to improve. As part of our
uniqueness of the Mother and Son relationship.
improvement process we seek to gather data to assist us
in this endeavor. We reflect deeply on our Catholic identity
We are inviting Mothers and Sons from Years 7 and 8 to
and the means by which we might be able to develop and
join us for a Eucharist to celebrate this significant
grow.
relationship.
We are inviting families to be an integral part of this
When:
7.00pm Tuesday 5 May
identity development process.
Where:
Rivergum Theatre
The Catholic University in Leuven, was commissioned by
We would be delighted if Mothers and their Sons could
the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria Ltd (CECV)
join us and we look forward to your participation in this
to design a process, and tools, based on sound research,
important communal celebration.
to accomplish the goal of understanding our current
Catholic identity and where the school community might
If you wish to attend please RSVP to Dr Michael
like to see itself in the future.
Loughnane by Friday 1 May
[email protected])
This survey is a key element in this process and I
write to request your participation.
Dr Michael Loughnane
The online survey gathers responses from students in
Year 7 to 12, all staff and a representative sample of
parents. The instructions for how to complete the survey
will be emailed to all parents on Friday 1 May.
You are invited to complete the survey online. As you
complete it, try not to get caught up in the questions;
simply respond intuitively. Keep a record of your
individual User Code and Password. These will allow you
to complete the survey over two or more sessions.
The survey is only available through the project website;
please refer to the ‘Instructions for Adults Completing
Surveys’. Your responses to this survey are anonymous.
Thank you for your consideration of this request and for
your anticipated participation.
Director of Ministry
From the Director of
High Performance Sport
Thanks also to Mr Paul McMillan, father of Luke McMillan
(L17), who coached the team and Mr Paul Watson who
assisted. Both coaches did a fantastic job in organising and
directing the team.
EREA Soccer Tour 2015
Harrison Gets On His Bike
Year 9 student, Harrison Jones (T16),
The 2015 EREA Soccer Tournament was hosted by St
recently competed in the Yamaha
Laurence’s College in Brisbane from 8-10 April. Parade
Australian Off Road Motorcycle
sent an Intermediate Team consisting of the following Year
Championships held at Hedley in
10 students - Ari Blias (B01), Lachlan Campbell (T07),
Gippsland. In only his 5th competitive
Samuel Sutera (T10), Eros Roccioletti (H05), Dylan Govic
outing and riding his KX 250F, Harrison’s
(H08), Tyler Carlucci (B07), Max Michelini (B03), Jack
performance was outstanding
Cagliero (L07), Espoir Ndimugwabandi (H08), Angus
finishing 6th in Victoria and 9th
Panagopoulos (T03), McLeish Frasier (B02), Elbion Caci
in Australia in the J3 Class.
(L04), Damian Gioras (T04) and Year 9 student, Luke
Whilst Harrison has been
McMillan (L17).
riding motorbikes since the
age of five, he continues to
develop his skills on the family
property in Panton Hill. The
above results are reward for Harrison’s dedication both on
the off the bike, as regular fitness sessions have improved
his strength and endurance. Congratulations on an
outstanding performance, Harrison.
Tom to Represent Australia
At the Australian Junior National
Athletic Championships held in Sydney
Parade won its three Pool matches and advanced to the
in March this year, Year 11 student
semi-final where it played St Laurence’s College. A tight
Tom Wilson (B03) jumped 7.31m which
game saw both teams score goals; however, after half time,
was a World Junior qualifying jump.
Parade increased the pressure around the ball to score two
This jump has earned Tom a place on
more goals to defeat St Laurence’s Gold 3 - 1. This result
the Australian Youth Athletics team,
saw Parade play a strong St Virgil's in the final, which
which will compete in the
dominated its pool with three convincing wins and an
Commonwealth Youth Games to be
impressive semi-final performance.
held in Samoa in September this year.
Tom has been involved in athletics since Primary school,
The Intermediate Final commenced with St Virgil's taking
and whilst he experienced success in his early years of
control with two goals in the first 10 minutes of the game.
competition, Tom has made substantial development in both
Parade worked its way back into the contest with good ball
his jumping and sprinting over the last two years. This
use and pressure and, whilst St Virgil's led 2—nil at half
improvement has seen Tom play a vital role in Parade’s
time, the match had become a very even contest. The
recent success at the ACC Athletics Championships. It’s
second half saw Parade take control of the midfield;
also worth noting that Tom’s jump of 7.31m currently ranks
however, the defence of St Virgil's stood strong and ran out
him 6th in the world for U/18 Long Jump. All within the
deserving winners 2 - nil.
Parade community wish Tom the very best as he trains hard
for the upcoming Commonwealth Youth Games.
Congratulations to both teams on an excellent game. The
standard of play and the manner in which the game was
Mr Phillip Gaut
played were outstanding.
Director of High Performance Sport
House Reports
Hughes House Report
As it was reported in the last College Newsletter, Hughes again held a highly successful bake sale raising funds for Caritas
Australia and we thank parents and students for their support. The bake sale was, however, just one of many events of an
extremely energetic start to the year in Hughes House.
Our House Captain, Nickolas Karavias, highlighted just how involved our House has been in his Term 1 written address and
thank you. Nick made specific mention of the successes of the Hughes Celebration Day and the Year 7 and 8 Athletics
Carnival. At the time of writing, it was unclear as to which House had won the Treacy Cup points for the Project Compassion
fund raising competition. We can now report with great pride that Hughes House clearly raised the most funds in support of
Caritas Australia with H03 raising over $1000. The House spirit is clearly evident in such acts of generosity.
At our most recent meeting, Nick further highlighted Hughes student involvement in a range of programs including the Year 7
Camp, Blood Bank donations, the Battle of the Bands competition, the College Musical, Debating and St Albans tutoring.
We trust that the recent Easter holidays provided sufficient time for rest and reflection and we are well prepared to continue
our efforts in Term 2. A quiet moment is a rare thing in Hughes House as last week we participated in our House Mass which
focussed on our theme of ‘Fullness of Learning - Fullness of Life’. We are now preparing for our Edmund Rice House liturgies
this Friday and the Founder’s Fortnight activities to follow. Specific to Hughes House, we will be coordinating lunchtime
bands, jaffle cooks and continuing with the inaugural ‘Providence Cup’ downball competition - named in honour and support
of our House charity, Providence (Edmund Rice) School Shillong, India. Mr Williams, Hughes Lower House Leader, and I
have had the privilege of visiting and working with the students of Providence and have been amazed by the dedication of
the staff and the rewards of their work. We ask our students and families to support this wonderful cause where possible.
We look forward to another fantastic, hard working, yet rewarding term.
Mr Simon Hussey
Hughes Upper House Leader
From The Careers Advisor
Year 10 Careers
During their recent Careers classes, Year 10 Bundoora students listened to the advice and experience of Sacha Kaluri, the
organiser of The Australian Teenage Expo. During her presentation, Sacha spoke to all students about career choices and offered
advice based on her own experience to support students with their upcoming career decisions. She made a number of key points to
help each student feel more confident in making their choices including:
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Learn from your mistakes as well as the mistakes of others
Be prepared to get involved in different activities to see what you like, don’t like, are good at or are not so good at
Enter competitions, take part in work experience, volunteer, play games and sports to develop your skills and build your
networks
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Be involved in your own plans – start researching, asking questions and finding out what you need to know to get to where
you want to be
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Be supportive and encouraging of each other
Always do your best – there are no excuses
Year 12 VTAC Applications
Applications for university and tertiary courses will open on Monday 3 August 2015 with most institutions holding Open Days
throughout the month of August. As part of their VTAC application, students are able to apply for scholarships and SEAS (Special
Entry Access Scheme) if they have encountered difficulties which have impacted on their educational results. These programs were
explained to all Year 12 students on Friday 24 April during an assembly. More information will be made available to students and
parents closer to the opening of applications. Any students wanting to enrol in a Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor degree course will
need to apply through the VTAC system. For information visit www.vtac.edu.au or do not hesitate to contact me in the Careers
Centre on 94683310.
Upcoming Events
Please refer to the information below and on the next page
Mrs Melinda Williams
Careers Advisor
Event
MONASH SEMINAR SERIES:
Students interested in attending Monash University are invited to learn more about their
course offerings in a variety of faculties through their year-long seminar series. Hear from
students, graduates and staff about the university experience and the opportunities available
for Monash students
Details
All Seminars run from 6.30-8.00pm
APRIL SEMINARS:
Architecture – 28 April
Interior Architecture – 29 April
Psychology – 30 April
MAY SEMINARS:
Medicine & Biomed. Science – 5 May
Law – 13 May
Teaching – 14 May
Health Sciences – 19 May
Nursing – 26 May
Biomed Science, Radiography & Nutrition and Dietetics – 27 May
Engineering – 28 May
Registration is essential at:
http://destination.monash/at-moash
Event
VCE & CAREERS EXPO:
Australia’s biggest careers and education event includes an extensive seminar program
(available online) as well as over 170 exhibitors from universities, tertiary institutions, training
colleges, textbook and study guide publishers, industry organisations, gap year and exchange program operators and employment support groups.
LATITUDE GLOBAL VOLUNTEERING INFORMATION SESSION:
Students interested in international volunteering or considering a GAP year may like to attend the upcoming information evening being held by Latitude Global Volunteering. Students
and parents are welcome to attend with speakers including returned volunteers, parents of
returned volunteers and Latitude staff.
Details
Saturday 9 Sunday 10 May 10.00am-4.00pm
Cost: $10.00 per person, $25.00 per family (3 or
more incl. 1 parent)
Caulfield Racecourse,
Station St, Caulfield
For more information visit:http://
vceandcareers.com.au
Monday 18 May 6.30-8.00pm
Richmond Town Hall
333 Bridge Rd, Richmond
For more information and to register, visit:
http://www.lattitude.org.au/find-out-more/attend-aninfo-night
CAREERS IN SPORTS MEDICINE EVENING:
Students interested in finding out more about careers in this industry are invited to attend the
Careers in Sport Medicine Evening being held this Wednesday 27th May. Practitioners from
a variety of disciplines incl. sports medicine, nutrition, podiatry, psychology, massage therapy, physiotherapy and exercise physiology will speak as well as be available for questions.
Wednesday 27 May 7.15pm Registration
7.30-9.00pm Seminar
Cost: $25.00 per student. Parents/Guardians free
AAMI Park Stadium
60 Olympic Blvd (Entrance F, Gate 4, Corporate
Entrance, Olympic Room 2)
Bookings: http://www.trybooking.com/HCCF by
Monday 25 May
Enquiries: Megan Marshall
[email protected]
ACU UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE:
This free program offers Yr 10, 11 and 12 students the chance to get on campus and take
part in hands-on workshops to try out the course you are considering in the future. Students
will also be able to meet with current students and staff to get helpful tips on preparing for
university. Workshops will be offered in the following discipline areas: applied public health,
arts, business, creative arts, education, exercise science, international development & global
studies, psychology, law, nursing, midwifery & paramedicine, occupational therapy & speech
pathology, visual arts & design
Monday 29 June
Daniel Mannix Building
8-18 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
For more information and to register, visit:
www.acu.edu.au/uni-experience
RMIT BIG PICTURE EXPERIENCE DAYS:
Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 are invited to attend up to two free experience events held
at RMIT in the upcoming holidays. The interactive workshops offer students the change to
engage in hands-on exploration of particular discipline areas, explore life on campus and get
behind the scenes to see what life as a university student at RMIT is like.
RMIT Experience Program
Monday 29th June:
Experience Business Day
Experience Engineering Day
Tuesday 30th June:
Experience Health & Med. Sciences Day
Wednesday 1st July:
Experience Justice and Legal Day
Experience Music, Sound & Live Production Day
Experience Science Day
Thursday 2nd July
Experience Advertising, Marketing & PR Day
Experience Engineering Day (Bundoora)
Experience Sustainability Day
Friday 3rd July
Experience Art & Design Day
Experience Project Management Day
Registration is essential. Visit:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/experiencedays
DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DESIGNER – BILLY BLUE COLLEGE OF DESIGN
Budding designers might be interested in taking part in an interactive open workshop where
students will experience working to a brief, generating ideas and thinking creatively. Workshop sessions are being held in communication/graphic design, interior design, photography, branded fashion and digital media.
Saturday 4th July
Morning Session: 9.30am-12.30pm
Afternoon Session: 1.00-4.00pm
For more information and to register, visit:
http://www.billyblue.edu.au/news-events/upcomingevents/melbourne/melbourne-ditl
VICTORIA UNIVERISTY EXPERIENCE DAY:
Victoria University Experience Day offers Year 10, 11 and 12 students the chance to visit the
campus and attend workshop sessions specific to their areas of interest. It can be a great
chance to get on campus early and explore some of the possibilities Victoria University has
to offer.
Wednesday 8th July (School Holidays)
10.00am-3.00pm
For more information and to register, visit:
http://vu.edu.au/be-you-at-vu
LATROBE EXPERIENCE DAY:
LaTrobe Experience Day offers Year 10, 11 and 12 students the chance to visit the campus
and attend workshop sessions specific to their areas of interest. It can be a great chance to
get on campus early and explore some of the possibilities LaTrobe has to offer. Parent sessions are also available for those interested in learning more about the institution.
Thursday 9th July (School Holidays)
9.30am-4.00pm
Register early to avoid disappointment at:
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/experience/events/
experience-la-trobe-events/melbourne-program
Takada Exchange
Program 2015
Genki’s Speech
Konnichiwa or should I say, “G’day mate!”
My name is Genki Shiraki. On behalf of Takada High
School, I want to thank everyone at Parade College and
On Wednesday 25 March we said a very emotional
‘sayonara’ to our visitors form Takada High School in
Japan. Takada High School is our Japanese sister
school and this year marks the 21st year of its visit to
Parade College.
This year we had 18 students and two teachers visit the
College and stay with various families who volunteered
their time and tourism tactics in an effort to make their
trip a memorable one. Our visitors were here for a total
of eleven nights and then flew to Sydney to conclude
their trip to Australia.
During their visit they saw many famous Melbourne
sights such as Ocean Grove where they learnt to surf,
Sovereign Hill, Healesville Sanctuary, Melbourne city
and the Queen Victoria Market just to name a few. Even
though their suitcases will be a little heavier on their
return to Japan, they will also be taking with them many
memories and new friendships that will continue to last a
lifetime.
Thank you immensely to all of the families and Parade
students who volunteered to be part of our Takada
Exchange Program this year.
If you think you may like to host or travel to Japan in the
future, please feel free to contact me at any stage to
express interest via [email protected]
Mrs Lisa Briant
Learning Area Leader LOTE
our host brothers and host families for taking care of us
these two weeks.
Before coming to Australia, I believed Australia to be a
beautiful country with kangaroos, wide open spaces and
clear blue seas. I also imagined Australia as a land of
friendly people really enjoying their lives. All my beliefs
were true. Compared to the Japanese, who are shy, I
learned from you during my stay that we need to be
more open to people and ideas.
We have met some amazing people here. Our host
families and teachers at Parade College have gone out
of their way to make us feel welcome. The students at
Parade were always kind to us. We had amazing
experiences which will stay in our hearts forever.
One of the reasons we came to Australia is to learn
English. You are all our wonderful teachers. But I think
this exchange program between Parade and Takada
goes beyond English or Japanese language.
Buongiorno a Tutti!
From The Music Department
I am Denis Passalent and I will be the Italian language
Music Department Autumn Concert - Monday 4 May
assistant at Parade College for this year.
Semester One Music Elective classes from Years 8 – 12 and
College Bands are performing at the annual ‘Autumn Concert’
Last month I graduated in French and Modern Language
to be held on Monday 4 May in the Rivergum Theatre. The
teaching at the University of Cà Foscari in Venice and, as a
concert will begin at 7.00pm and it is sure to be a great night’s
matter of fact, it is in that picturesque city that I lived for five
entertainment.
years. Before graduating, I also attended an academic year at
the University of Aix-Marseille, in the south of France, thanks
to the Erasmus exchange program.
ACC Vocal and Percussion Music Workshop
Monday 18 May
Singers and percussionists are reminded that the ACC Vocal
Last week I finally arrived in Melbourne under the COASIT
and Percussion workshop will be held at St. Bernard’s
program in order to teach my language here until the end of
Essendon on Monday 18 May, departing immediately after
the year.
tutor group. Please return permission forms to the music office
ASAP.
I am ready to give my time, my creativity, my enthusiasm, my
knowledge of Italian in the aim of helping my students to
improve their oral conversation skills and written texts.
Mr Denis Passalent
Instrumental Music – Semester 2
Italian Language Assistant
Please note that all students who are enrolled in the
Instrumental Music program will automatically roll-over into
Semester 2. Any new students who wish to begin lessons can
get an application form from the music office or request on
Messages, Belongings and
Unplanned Departure of Students
Parents and Guardians are reminded that delivery of
personal items is not possible due to constant student
movement in a Secondary School.
Whilst every reasonable attempt will be made to
deliver important messages only, parents are
advised we cannot guarantee timely delivery.
Parents/Guardians arriving unexpectedly to collect
students for urgent appointments may face a delay of
up to 45 minutes. Please ensure you allow sufficient
time prior to the appointment.
from [email protected] . Students who wish
to discontinue lessons are required to provide parent’s
notification in writing to the music office.
Mr Martin Macaulay
Director of Music
Introducing our Year 12 VCAL Students
My name is James Phelan (T10) and I
I’m Lawrence Venturiello and I attend
am currently doing Year 12 VCAL at
Parade College, Preston Campus. I
Parade College Preston. Unlike most
am doing VCAL and am currently in
of the other students here, I started
Year 12. I’m 17 years of age and I
VCAL in Year 12 rather than Year 10
have one sibling who is turning 16
or 11. So far it has been quite a
this year. My brother is currently
different experience to VCE but in a
doing VCE at Parade College
good way. VCE is a very theory based
Bundoora.
way of learning and it’s not that VCE is a bad way to
learn, I’m just more of a hands-on practical learner so the
Here we learn the usual subjects of Numeracy (Maths)
VCAL pathway was a perfection option for me. We still
and Literacy (English). We also study subjects like
study the usual subjects here like Literacy and Numeracy
Personal Development Skills, Business Certificate and
but we also study subjects like Personal Development
Work Related Skills. These subjects help us to prepare
Skills, Business Certificate and Work Related Skills.
ourselves for the workplace. I found these subjects
These subject are designed to help prepare us for the
helpful in understanding what life is like outside of
workplace and outside of school In general.
school.
I have enrolled in the VCAL program so that I can
We also study other subjects outside of Parade College
complete a course in Visual Arts at NCAT TAFE. In this
for example Game Design, Hospitality, Bricklaying,
course I develop and refine my conceptual skills in
Electrical, Furnishing and Sport and Recreation. I am
drawing, digital imaging and design. I work with a range
studying Carpentry Certificate III. I attend class every
of materials including painting, printmaking, sculpture,
Tuesday, and we learn how to construct many different
photography, jewellery, textiles and fashion. I also apply
structures including roof structures, wall structures and
visual arts skills to independent and group projects in the
flooring. I also study Plumbing Pre-apprenticeship. In
local and broader community. I learn about history,
Plumbing we learn how to dig trenches and to use sheet
culture and industry, attend galleries and art industry
metal correctly.
events and work with specialists from Melbourne’s
creative community. I hope to be able apply a lot of my
Throughout the year we have done several blocks of
costume work to this course. I’m a very art driven
Work Experience. My work placement environment has
person, loving to drawing and building things in my spare
always been good as I got to meet many people during
time such as costumes so this Visual Arts course
the two week blocks. I find it interesting and you are
seemed like the perfect opportunity for me so I took it.
always going from job to job. The employer’s attitude
has been good. Most of the time they enjoyed having me
As this is my first year in VCAL, I haven’t done Work
there and I enjoyed helping them to do jobs. I was given
Experience since Year 10 unlike the rest of the students
lots of opportunities to develop my skills and was able to
here who have done up to seven lots of Work
work in a team and alone. I enjoyed the experiences
Experience. I did my Year 10 week of Work Experience
very much.
at KW Doggett fine paper. I was nervous about suddenly
being dropped into the work place of this giant
For the end of Year 12 I am hoping to get an
corporation. I imagined it would be full of tall men in suits
apprenticeship with either a carpenter or a plumber.
and a tough attitude but I was surprised. When I finished
Throughout this year I’m going to start looking for a job.
meeting everyone I found that they were all extremely
nice people and more than happy to have me on board
for the week, even inviting me to go with them for lunch
each day. Next year I hope to enrol in a course of a
Bachelor of Interactive Entertainment majoring in Game
Design.
Food for All
The large group of poor were served plain rice and water,
while the middle class could add beans. The small group
of rich had a lavish three course meal. The students could
see that what they were experiencing reflected how the
world operates and got a small taste of the frustration and
unfairness of this.
The Advocacy Team’s theme for term one was ‘Food for All’.
Project Compassion prompted us to ask why one million
Congratulations to the Parade Community on the large
people go hungry in a world that produces enough food and
amount of money raised again this year for Project
we were keen to seek out solutions. On Friday 27 March
Compassion. Such organisations give us hope that a
Alex Bursinaro from ‘Lentil as Anything’ restaurants came to
better world is possible.
Parade College to talk to the Advocacy Team about a chain
of restaurants that run on a different financial model: “pay as
Mrs Kylie Kuppe
you feel”.
Ministry Team
The idea of having a meal and then paying what you feel it
was worth or what you can financially afford sounds quite
strange in our competitive world, but it has been hugely
successful, creating community and encouraging a sense of
dignity in workers and guests alike.
We asked ourselves how the world would be different if the
Lentil as Anything values of human dignity, justice, hope,
compassion and community were shared by all businesses.
Far fewer people would be going to be hungry, that’s for
sure!
Pictured enjoying their rice are Year 12 students: Darian Kirsch
(B07), Julian Verna (B01), Matthew Starvaggi (B03) and Michael
McHugh (T04)
Following the speaker the students participated in a Global
Reality Meal, whereby some found themselves on the floor
as “poor” people, some on chairs in the “middle”, and some
on beautifully set up tables as the “rich”.
From The Old Paradians
Parade’s Vietnam Veterans In Historic Gathering
Pictured here proudly sporting their medals are 14 Vietnam
veterans - 13 former students of Parade, together with the
College’s long-serving former teacher John Joss – at a
recent reunion luncheon hosted by the Old Paradians’
Association in the Frank Mount Social room at the Garvey
Oval.
The veterans, standing from left to right, are Michael
Following the match, Martin Kyne presented Parade’s
Prendergast, Paul Vaughan, Wally Magalas, David Millie
Isaac Romano with a Most Courageous Award. The
MBE, Alan Hodges, John Sonneveld, Russ James, Robert
newly-struck award carries the name of Martin’s father
Lewis, John Joss, Paul McCrohan and Ian Dunn.
Phonse Kyne, the fellow Old Paradian and legendary
Seated from left to right are Dan McCrohan, Edward
Collingwood Premiership player and Coach who also
Heffernan and Kevin Pilkington.
served in New Guinea with the 22nd Battalion through
the Second World War.
The Old Paradians’ Association identified 41 Old
Paradians who served in Vietnam, seven of whom – John
The Old Paradians’ Association wishes to thank Paul
Baker, Lloyd Behm, Gerard Cudmore, Michael Currie, Neil
Fahey for so capably assisting as Master of Ceremonies
Dalton, Peter Hardy, and David Wallis – have since died.
at the Luncheon, to the Year 10 students who officiated
All veterans present for the luncheon were notified that the
as table waiters and to all at the College who lent their
siblings of Peter Hardy, younger brother Michael and sister
support to this historic occasion.
Kerry, have graciously pledged $1000 for the creation of a
Vietnam Veterans’ Honour Board for future display at
To read more, go to www.oldparadians.com.au
Parade’s Bundoora campus.
Mr Tony De Bolfo
Joining the veterans in the room, together with College
Principal Dr Denis Moore and College representatives,
were 15 members of the final year class of 1965, who were
also invited to celebrate their reunion at the Luncheon.
1965 College Captain Michael O’Meara, now the chair of
the Sir Edward “Weary” Dunlop Medical Research
Foundation, delivered a wonderful keynote address, and
Paul McCrohan responded on behalf of the veterans.
The veterans, together with members of the class of ’65,
later watched Parade’s 1st XVIII team account for De La
Salle in a hard-fought encounter.
Old Paradians’ Association CEO
Calendar
29 April
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Ministry Retreat #6
*
ACC Senior Sport
*
Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm
*
Exhibition Debate Yr 8, P1&2
11 May
*
Ladies’ Auxiliary Meeting (Bundoora)
7.30pm
*
Our Lady of Fatima
*
ACC Yr 9/10 Sport
Rivergum Theatre
*
NAPLAN Testing, Yr 7&9
*
Yr 7/8 Sport
*
Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm
*
Ministry Retreat #6
*
No ExCEL Classes
*
Immunisations at Preston
*
Ministry Retreat # 7
1 May
*
Edmund Rice Day (House Liturgies)
*
NAPLAN Testing, Yr 7&9
2 May
*
Saturday Detention
*
Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm
4 - 15 May
*
Founder’s Fortnight
*
OPA Luncheon (Ladies), Pavilion
4 May
*
ACC Open Golf Tournament,
*
Fathers’ Committee Meeting 8pm
30 April
12 May
13 May
Preston
Werribee Golf Club
*
5 May
Autumn Music Concert, 7.00pm
*
Year 12 Assembly, Rivergum Theatre
Rivergum Theatre
*
Trial GAT
*
Feast of the Ascension
*
Board Meeting, 7.30pm Boardroom
*
Feast Of Edmund Rice
*
ACC Yr 7/8 Sport
*
ACC Yr 9/10 Sport
*
NAPLAN Testing, Yr 7&9
*
Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm
*
International Day of Families
*
Year 7&8 Mother/Son Eucharist,
*
Founder’s Fortnight Concludes
*
Celebration Day
16 May
*
Saturday Detention
17 May
*
The Ascension of the Lord
18 May
*
OPA Executive Meeting, 7.30pm
14 May
15 May
7.00pm Rivergum Theatre
*
Yr 10 Respectful Relationships
Seminar, P2&3
6 May
7 May
*
ACC Senior Sport
*
The Cage 1pm
*
Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm
*
ACC Yr 7/8 Sport
*
ACC Junior Badminton Tournament
Boardroom
*
ACC Vocal/Percussion Workshops,
10am-2pm St Bernards
@ MSAC
*
Bundoora Night of Notables, 7.00pm
Rivergum Theatre
8 May
*
College Assembly
*
Final date for acceptance by 2016 Y7
Parents
10 May
*
ACC Art & Technology Exhibition
concludes
27 April to 10 May
“The Oratory” and “The Ironing Rooms”
Abbotsford Convent, 1-16 St Helliers Street, Abbotsford
Science Club
Science Club ran for the first time last year during Science
Week and, due to its popularity, became a bi-monthly
gathering of students who designed and ran their own
“MythBusters”-style experiments and observed fascinating
scientific demonstrations. In other words, they had fun
doing experiments they wouldn’t ordinarily have been able
to participate in due to their age, or the scale or
complexity of the experiment.
There has been much demand during Term 1 of 2015 for
Science Club to return, and so it has, with our first
meeting on Thursday 23 April in which students created
their own Acid/Base indicator, and tested various
substances for acidity.
All students are welcome to join Science Club, and there
are no prerequisites for taking part, except a desire to
have fun! Students do not have to write up reports, but
instead suggest their own experiments that they would like
to do (within reason – although we like idea of creating
massive fire-balls, it may raise OH&S issues!), and all
materials and apparatus are supplied by the College. We
especially encourage junior students from Year 7 to
participate as they will be involved in experiments not
undertaken until much later in their scientific studies at
Parade College.
Science Club runs every second Thursday (beginning
23/04/2015) in E35 at lunch time.
Mr Dante Gabriele and Mr Jonathon Broughton
Science Club Team
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Fathers’ Committee
Parade Fathers’ Committee
Enhancing father son relationships
Next Meeting
Next Fathers’ Committee Meeting
Monday 11 May
Wednesday 13 May 8pm
Bundoora
Champagnat Room
7.30pm
Preston Campus
8pm
Brick Pavers
Please access the Ladies’ Auxiliary button on the Parade College
website to find the details to purchase a Brick Paver with your family
name on it.
POP APP
A number of people have downloaded our new Parents of
Musical Helpers
Parade (POP) APP.
Thanks to the ladies who assisted with the work in the canteen
during the recent Musical performances.
Annual Ladies’ Retreat
Download it at:
iPhone
The annual Ladies’ Retreat will be held on Saturday 30 May at
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/parade-fathers-committee/
Amberley Retreat Centre in Lower Plenty from 10am - 3pm. There
id927835873?mt=8&uo=4
are further details on page 2 of this Newsletter. Cost of the day is
Android
$10. The program is being facilitated by Cate Livingston.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?
id=com.paradefathers
President Veronica Spiteri
Secretary Judy O’Connor/Marina Konstantinou
[email protected]
Jeff Warke
President PFC
0409 174 208
[email protected]
Become an Active Member of the Fathers’ Committee to
support the Parade community