29 September 2009 - Holy Cross College Ryde

FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
29 September 2009 No. 16
Dear Parents and Friends of Holy Cross College
Earlier this year, composer Amanda McKenna was commissioned to write a College Anthem. While ‘loan
songs’ (in word or music) have been a part of Holy Cross’s history, the College has not had an Anthem of
its own, befitting its long and proud history. As the composer of the Delany Song commissioned for the
Bicentenary of the Patrician Brothers—a song sung by all Patrician students with great gusto and passion—Ms McKenna was a highly appropriate choice of songwriters.
At various points in Term 2, Ms McKenna visited the College to seek the views of staff, students and the
Brothers on what being a part of the Holy Cross College community meant to them. The stirring Anthem
that she has composed as a result of these consultations bespeaks our values well.
The College Anthem
From the day the first Patricians
staked their claim upon the hill
the light of Christ would shine across the land
where today those rich traditions
are proudly practised still
Under the Holy Cross we stand
and shoulder to shoulder meet the
challenge of each day
with justice and compassion
“In cruce, salus!” we proclaim
“In the Holy Cross, salvation!”
We will make the sacrifices
be the best that we can be
and do our best to lend a helping hand
And with all our friends beside us
take our place in history
in the maroon and gold we stand
Through team-work and courage
together hold the line
with strong determination
“In cruce, salus!” we proclaim
“In the Holy Cross, salvation!”
Shoulder to shoulder meet the
challenge of each day
with pride and dedication
“In cruce, salus!” we proclaim
“In the Holy Cross, salvation!”
All students of the College have been practising the Anthem in preparation for the Year 12 Graduation Ceremony this
Friday, where the Anthem will have its public debut. It is a rousing chant and the students have done a fantastic job learning it and singing it with great pride and enthusiasm. It will stand as a gift to honour the Class of 2009 at their graduation
and will be a calling cry of generations of Holy Cross boys to come.
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CROSSROADS
From the Principal continued.
After nine successful years at the College, Mrs Anna Giuliani will conclude her Holy Cross College appointment at the
end of this term. Mrs Giuliani has been an outstanding and enthusiastic supporter of the College, involving herself in
many committees and activities in support of the education of the sons of Holy Cross. She has been a teacher of quality and a good leader of the Maths Department. We wish her well in her new position.
Mr Paul Hajjar has been appointed as the new Coordinator of Mathematics to replace Mrs Giuliani. Mr Hajjar is currently Curriculum Coordinator and member of the College Executive at Christian Brothers’ College, Burwood. Prior to
his Burwood appointment, Mr Hajjar was the founding Mathematics Coordinator at another Patrician Brothers
school, Delany College, Granville. The closing of Burwood has provided a rare opportunity to bring someone of Mr
Hajjar’s experience ‘into the market’ and we are very fortunate to have won his services. Mr Hajjar brings to Holy
Cross a rich store of pastoral and curriculum experience and will be an asset to the College community.
In the four weeks of Term 4 prior to Mr Hajjar taking up his appointment, Mr George Kisrwani (Current Year 12 Coordinator) will take on the Acting Mathematics Coordinator position.
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In this final Crossroads of the term, I take the opportunity to wish our Year 12 students our prayers and very best
wishes in the lead-up to their graduation this Friday and their HSC exams immediately following the term vacation.
As I have said to them many times, continued effort right to the finish line will make a difference, if even by a mark or
two. A mark or two, across the board, makes a big difference indeed.
The challenge which was put to young people by the Australian Bishops last Sunday in the Social Justice Sunday
Statement is a fitting challenge for our graduands as they prepare to make their way in the world beyond the life of
school. It was a repetition of the key challenge made by Pope Benedict XVI at the World Youth Day in Sydney:
What will you leave to the next generation? Are you building your lives on firm foundations, building
something that will endure? Are you living your lives in a way that opens up space for the Spirit in
the midst of a world that wants to forget God, or even rejects him in the name of a falsely-conceived
freedom? How are you using the gifts you have been given, the ‘power’ which the Holy Spirit is even
now prepared to release within you? What legacy will you leave to young people yet to come? What
difference will you make?
Adam Taylor
Principal
From the Assistant Principal
On Monday night the Creative Arts Department along with the support of the P&F hosted a wonderful showcase of
musical talent at the Holy Cross “Big Night Out”. The night was designed to exhibit the magnificent talents of our
students across Years 7 – 12. There were twenty performances in total with an amazing cross section of ability and
variety. The likes of Guns n Roses, ACDC, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Metallica were performed alongside Beethoven,
Yoko Shimomura and the Jackson five! Many boys were involved in not only performing in these genres but also on
different instruments. Credit must be given to Ms Tripodi and Ms Gamma for turning out such professional and talented performances. Thank you to everyone involved in making the night the success as it was and many thanks to
the parents, Patrician Brothers, ex students and teachers who attended the evening.
On Tuesday October 27th there will be an evening at Holy Cross, designed to keep parents in touch with a few issues
in society and in your sons’ lives. Police officer Brad Taylor will present to you information surrounding the Cyber
world in which we live. He will be talking about how the youth of today like to use the internet, what they tend to
do and some of the concerns and dangers associated with this. The night is for parents only and will not only be informative but a talk parents should not miss. The P&F will supply supper following the presentation and Brad will be
available for questions during this time. A note will be sent home with further details this week.
Have a restful break and please remember that students return on Monday October 19th in summer uniform. The
clothing pool will be open on Wednesday September 30th from 8.30 – 9.30am here at school.
Mr. Peter Buxton
Assistant Principal Pastoral
Pictured from left: Mr McCormack, Mr Lee, Peter Lee, Mrs Lee and
Flight Lieutenant Sandra Monk from the Australian Defence Force.
Peter Lee Year 12 receives his ADFA Education Award
at assembly 18/9/09.
The ADFA Education Award is presented annually to Year 12 students in recognition of outstanding achievement
exhibited during the recruiting process for entry to ADFA.
The award comprises a laptop computer and certificate for you along with a plaque in recognition of your school. It
is presented on behalf of the Navy, Army or Air Force to the 120 most suitable applicants who have applied for entry
to ADFA.
WALKATHON PRIZES 2009
1st
Liam Brundle Yr 9
-
MP3 Player
2nd
Leo Catelli Yr 7
-
Mountain Bike
3rd
Aaron Leone yr 7
-
6 Movie Tickets
4th
Robert Tuhetoka Yr 8
-
IPOD Docking Station
5th
Charles Towers Yr 8
-
4 Movie Tickets
Thank you to all boys who returned their money on time. The afternoon off
for those who raised $50 or more will be organised for early Term 4.
FEE REMINDER
All fee payers are reminded that Term 3 Fee Statements should now be finalised. People who are unable to finalise
their account by Week 1 Term 4 are asked to contact Mr Michael McCormack to discuss a payment plan.
For whole College events such as the School Athletic and Swimming Carnivals and Feast of the Holy Cross the College determines the cost to each family by the number of students who are expected to attend. On the day of such
events some students do not attend. In consideration of the afore mentioned absent students will be required to
produce a doctors certificate. A number of students have still not paid their $20 fee for the Feast of the Holy Cross.
Considering that the College has had to pay the costs associated with this day it is expected that all students will pay
their fee to the accounts office by the end of this term.
If you have any questions regarding fee statements or costs please contact the Bursar’s office. Also please see the
CEO Government funding for NSW Catholic schools pamphlet enclosed.
Mr Michael McCormack
Assistant Principal Administration
CROSSROADS
HSC & YOUTH MASS
Students studying for their Higher School Certificate in
2009 are invited to
St Mark’s Catholic Church,
33 Tranmere Street, Drummoyne
for the special HSC and Youth Mass.
Holy Spirit Parish, North Ryde
Students of Holy Spirit Parish, North Ryde and
their families are invited to join with the parish community of Holy Spirit to celebrate a special HSC
Mass and barbeque of Sunday 18th Oct at 6pm.
CLASS OF 2009—HSC MASS
6pm—Sunday 18th October 2009
Followed by supper (pizza and drinks)
All Welcome.
The parish of St Charles Borromeo would like to extend an
invitation to students, parents, families and friends to atFurther details contact Debra Wing via St Mark’s Presbytery tend the annual HSC Mass.
Place: St Charles Borromeo Church
9181 1795
582 Victoria Road Ryde
Date: Sunday 18 October 2009
Time: 6pm
2008 Bicentenary Photo Booklet
Following Mass we will be hosting a bbq which everyone
is welcome to attend. Could you please RSVP by Friday 9
The Patrician Brothers’ Archives have printed a 48
October to the Parish Office—9807 2966 or email Judith
page photo booklet of the bicentenary.
[email protected] for catering purposes.
These booklets are available at HCC front desk for
the cost of $10.00
Receive the Power—
one of the most beautiful mementoes of WYD08.
The Catholic Weekly has limited quantities of the official commemorative book of World Youth Day for sale for just $35—
that’s a saving of almost 50% on the rrp of $59.95. an the
price includes the cost of postage of the the1.2kg volume.
To order copies phone Susan Sullivan at the Catholic Weekly
office on 02 9390 5400.
HCC Coming Events - 2009
1 Oct
Finals RU, 10’s & AFL
2 Oct
Yr 12 Farewell Assembly 11.35am
in the Centenary Hall
Parents & Guests to be seated by 11.15am
Graduation Mass & Prize Giving Night 6.30pm
in the school Chapel
Parents & Guests to be seated by 6.15pm
Term 3 Concludes
19 Oct Term 4 Commences (Summer Uniform)
Yr12, 2010 Senior Retreat to 21st
20 Oct HSC Commences
Trial School Certificate to 21st
22 Oct Rd 1 Cricket/BBall/Touch
23 Oct College Swimming Carnival
27 Oct P&F Meeting 7.30pm
28 Oct Yr 7 2010 TEC Information Night 7.30pm
29 Oct Rd Cricket/BBall/Touch
30 Oct Assembly Presentation from Swimming
Carnival & Inaugural of new leaders
HCC Star of the Week—Regan Walsh
Year 7
This week Regan Walsh is to be commended for his academic and social
progress to date. Regan is always
pleasant and polite with staff and peers
and fulfils any task asked of him with
goodwill and maturity - a real Patrician
student. He wears his uniform with
pride and demonstrates great leadership qualities.
Well done on being this edition's Star of the Week
Regan.
Regan comes to us from Ryde East Public
School, Ryde.
Ms Patrizia Tripodi
Year 7 Coordinator
CROSSROADS
SPORTS REPORTS
CCC Athletics Carnival
The CCC Athletics Carnival was on Friday 18th September at Olympic Park, Homebush.
Our students recorded the following results
Mason Farrell - 15’s 100m – 13th – 12.39sec
Giuliano Fonte – 18’s 200m – 15th – 24.64sec
Brad Plug – 15’s High Jump – 3rd – 1.70m
Benjamin Cox – Open Triple Jump – 1st – 13.28m
Kevin Li – 14’s Javelin – 4th – 28.75m
Benjamin Cox, Mason Farrell, Luke Brooks and Maxwell Dimarco ran in the 15’s Relay and won with a time of 45.99
but were later disqualified.
Congratulations to these students for an excellent effort. Benjamin Cox and the 15’s Relay team will now compete at
the NSW All Schools Track and Field Championships early next term.
MCS Touch Football
Congratulations to the Under 15’s Touch Football who won the MCS Touch Football Competition for the third year
in a row. They have not lost a game three seasons. This is an excellent effort.
MCS Cricket and Basketball
MCS Cricket and Basketball starts week 1 next term. We will be competing in the following divisions during the season. I would like to thank the coaches for taking the following teams next season.
MCS Cricket:
Year 7 – Mr Barrett, Year 9 – Mr. Cheriachan, A Grade – Mr. Graziani
MCS Basketball
Year 8 – Mr. Walker, Year 9 – Miss. Sheahan, Year 10 – Mr. Trost, B and A Grade – Mr. Acosta.
Students who made teams will need to have the correct equipment, which will be available in the uniform shop on
Tuesday 20th October.
Students must be available for training on a day nominated by the coach (usually Tuesday or Wednesday from 3.30
to 4.30pm.) If students don’t attend training they will not play on Thursday. If your son is sick or injured a note, email
or phone call needs to go to your son’s coach.
We wish the students and coaches all the best for the season.
Recreation Sport
All sports have been selected for next term. Year 7 students will be playing in a new house competition. They will be
in a team for the term and play a number of different sports throughout the term to gain experience in different
sports, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Swimming Carnival
The 2010 Swimming Carnival is on Week 1, Friday 23rd October at Ryde Pool. The carnival is designed for maximum
participation. Students will be competing for house points in a number of different swimming activities. Some activities are across the pool races, water soccer and 25m races.
A note was given to all students on Tuesday 29th September explaining the carnival. Please read the note with your
son and all money and permission slips are due to the front office by Friday 2nd October.
If you have any enquiries about sport please don’t hesitate to email [email protected] or ring
on 98081033.
Mr Damian Chase
PDHPE Coordinator
CROSSROADS
MCS AFL - Under 14’s
It was great to coach such an enthusiastic group of players in this year’s MCS AFL season. Our results were strong and
we went close to a semi-finals berth. Round 1 saw us having to forfeit our match to Parramatta Marist due to the HCC
Athletics Carnival being held at the same time. Round 2 saw us defeating Trinity College Auburn by 61-33. Round 3
had us defeating St Pats Dundas by 33-25. Round 4 saw us playing the competition leaders Marist Eastwood. It was a
difficult game with the field size being reduced due to the weather (heavy rain). We unfortunately lost 57-39. Our final
game had us against St Greg’s Campbelltown. On a very hot day with no reserves, the players played their best game
of the season and were leading with minutes to go. Two behinds in the final minutes saw St Greg’s snatch victory by
one point, 28-27.
I would like to congratulate all of the players for their spirit and willingness to work as a team in such a short space of
time. Thank you also to those dedicated students who came to Wednesday morning training each week. I look forward to building on this year’s successes next year. Here is our squad :
Nicholas BELL – Captain - Centre
Matt WOODS – Vice Captain – Centre Half Forward
Dylan TIRTABUDI – Left Forward Pocket
Nathan SKRIVANIC – Full Forward
Liam GIBLIN – Right Forward Pocket
Ben PLUG – Left Half Forward
Jake DUIGNAN – Right Half Forward
Jayden WHEELHOUSE – Left Centre Wing
Josh CAMROUX – Left Half Back
Alex SGHABE – Right Centre Wing
Sam EVANS – Right Half Back
Pierre LATTOUF – Left Back Pocket
Hayden TAYLOR – Fullback
Kale BARTON-BISSAKER – Right Back Pocket
Patrick ANUSRIDEACHA – Reserve
Jack HEARN – Reserve
Josh SKELLY – Reserve
Declan BOLLER – Reserve
Well done boys. You did yourselves and Holy Cross College proud!
Mr. Graziani
Under 14’s Coach
Christmas Fair
Saturday 5th December 2009
This year St Charles Primary School and Holy Cross College are jointly holding a Christmas Fair in the grounds
of Holy Cross College on Saturday 5th December 2009.
The planning has started and just some of the attractions will be:
BBQ, Food Stalls, Chocolate Wheel, Monster Raffle,
Entertainment, Craft Stalls, Games, Rides and much more…
The next Christmas Fair meeting will be held in the
Holy Cross College Library at 7.30 on Wednesday 30th September 2009.
There is still a lot to be done so your HELP is needed to make this great community event a success.
If you can help out on the stalls, Running a Stall, Making Art and Craft Items, Have new ideas for stalls
Please contact:
Terry Towers (m): 0414995097
email: [email protected]
CROSSROADS
Touch Football Finals 17-9-09
The Under 15s won the
First Division Shield for
the 3rd year straight.
And the Under 13s took
out the Pennant for
2nd division.
CROSSROADS
Opens AFL team—final round at
Macquarie University.
Photography by Liam Brundle
Up the School Tower—
16 September.
CROSSROADS
A VERY SUCCESSFUL EVENING
HCC ‘BIG NIGHT OUT’
Photography by Ms Danos
CROSSROADS
CROSSROADS
CROSSROADS
CANTEEN ROSTER 2009
Group 4
19—23 Oct 2009
Group 1
26—30 Oct 2009
Josephine Colasuonno
Cathy Nardo
Norma Sciara
Lesley Saunders
Leonie Munce
Margaret Elliott
T
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Sandy Walters
Judy Kenny
Tracey Henwood
Connie Warren
Dorina Tomasello
Veronica Anthony
W
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Alison Coombs
Helen Burton
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HCC SILVER AWARDS
HCC BRONZE AWARDS
Congratulations to the following
student who have recently
received Silver Award
Congratulations to the following
students who have recently
received Bronze Awards
Student
Jason
Alexander
Liam
Calvin
Ryan
Zervos
Brundle
Siu
Yr
7
7
9
10
Canteen Special
Ham & Salad Wrap
Carolyn Cecere
Paula Quiley
Must be ordered.
$3.00
Volunteers also needed
for casuals days .
A full day at canteen is 11am
until 2pm.
With a free lunch!!
T
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Nicole Mather
Jo-anne Plug
F
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Marion Cornish
Sharon Towers
Michelle Skrivanic
Claudia Cimilio
Wafaa Abi-Saab
Margaret Boutros
Please call Lorraine in the Canteen
9808-1033 ext 120.
Please phone if unavailable on
your rostered day.
Sharyn Boyle
Sylvia Georgakopoulos
Helen Williams
Holy Cross College
UNIFORM SHOP
Located next to the Chapel.
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Arshi
Joseph
Benjamin
Sabastian
Kurt
Anthony
Joshua
Dean
Jacob
Nathan
Jacob
Regan
Aaron
Patrick
Alexander
Anton
Taysun
Jake
Alessandro
Jarah
Adam
James
Nicholas
Daniel
Jon-Luka
Joshua
Ashley
Nicholas
Liam
Joshua
Thomas
Emilio
Joshua
Calvin
Buffin
Cecere
Dehsabzi
Gough
Hesse
Isaac
McIntosh x 2
Overton
Perugini
Pollicina
Ranieri
Skrivanic
Swan-Mearns
Walsh
Wilkinson
Zarour
Zervos
Abi-Saab x 2
Ahmet
Antouny x 2
Blasonato x 2
Crook
Cusumano
Kabourakis
Khzouz
Mastroserio
Mustica
Spina x 2
Ward
Bell
Brundle
Hall
Hedl
Pipio
Spinnato
Siu x 3
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