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Issue 16
16th June 2016
A WORD FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear members of the Mount Carmel College community,
At our recent Parents and Friends Committee meeting, a range of funding
submissions were put forward and I am pleased to announce that the following
initiatives have been supported:
 The purchase of two 3 tier choral risers for the Cahill Centre.
 Choir stands suitable for massed choirs at Celebration evening.
 Mobile stands to display student work at public events.
 Two class sets of wireless keyboards for iPads to assist students with
word processing, typing, editing and proof reading.
 3D printer to be used across the primary school.
 Sand and water table- a particularly suitable recreational therapy for
autistic students with sensory difficulties.
 Playground equipment including mega 4/connect 4; little tikes big waffle
blocks; playground sensory set; large hollow blocks –outside play
construction set.
 Purpose materials to support STEM based activity to take place involving
both primary and secondary students in National Science week.
 Ongoing support of the Year 7 Music Tuition scholarships.
The support of our P & F group in providing financial support for specific
projects and initiatives is greatly appreciated. The committee’s other
important function is to encourage social involvement among the
community. Next term there will be two functions organised by the
committee – a fashion parade and a quiz night- and all parents and family
members would be warmly welcome at these occasions.
UPCOMING DATES
JUNE
Thursday, 16th
Friday, 17th
Monday, 20th
Tuesday, 21st
Wednesday, 22nd
Thursday, 23rd
Friday, 24th
Tuesday, 28th
Wednesday, 29th
JULY
Friday, 1st
Coming up next week is our College Production “Wham-a-lot” written and
directed by Ms Amanda Alexander McGarrigle and featuring 50 of our
talented secondary students in Years 7-10 on stage. Not only will there will
colour and creativity enacted on the stage, but behind the scenes a further
30 students will be weaving their own magic with lighting, sound and stage
production, costumes, back up singing, set design skills and make up.
Involvement in a College Production has endless benefits for its participants,
some of which include oral communication and expression; creative thinking
and problem solving; commitment; collaboration; teamwork; time
management; independent thinking. Participants learn about adaptability,
flexibility and dedication. They learn to work under pressure and be ready to
improvise. Most of all, they experience the thrill of accomplishment, often
conquering the fear of stage fright along the way, a great way to boost self confidence. Tickets are available from tickethost.com.au (search ‘wham-alot’) or from the College Office. I will look forward to seeing you there.
God’s blessings for the week ahead,
Susan Ryan
Principal
JSSATIS Cross Country
College Musical rehearsal
1.30pm – 4.30pm
Year 7 & 8 reports issued
College Musical rehearsal
9.10am – 3.15pm
Year 9 & 10 reports issued
Primary Learning Conferences
3.30pm – 6pm
Primary All School Cross Country
College Musical Performance
7.30pm
College Musical Performance
7.30pm
College Musical Performance 7
7.30pm
Sydney Street Retreat
commences
Secondary All Schools Cross
Country
Secondary Learning
Conferences – Secondary
Student Free Day
Primary Learning Conferences –
3.30pm – 6.30pm
Term 2 concludes
Mary Aikenhead
“May our good God direct and
strengthen you all to his greater
glory.”
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PRIMARY
Premier’s Reading Challenge
This week marks the launch of the Premier’s Reading Challenge. Students from Prep to Grade 6 have been registered with
the goal being to read at least one book a week across 10 weeks, from June 14 to August 23.
Famous author, Dr Seuss said, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more
places you will go.” Without question, reading is so important if we are to be all to be life-long learners.
The Premier’s Reading Challenge aims to:
 Inspire children and young people to love books and reading
 Raise parent and community awareness about how important reading is as a life skill
 Encourage families and parents to read with their children every day
This week the students’ Class Teachers will issue Challenge reading logs, stickers, a ruler and pencil. Students who wish to
submit online book reviews will be in the running to receive one of six weekly $15 book voucher prizes. At the conclusion of
the challenge the students will receive a certificate and go into a draw to win one of three $100 book vouchers.
As teachers it is not uncommon to be asked what books we could recommend students to read, especially for those who
are reluctant readers. The Children’s Book Council of Australia is a fantastic resource with great reviews and
recommendations for all age groups.
Primary Reports and Learning Conferences
Primary School Reports were sent home today with the students due to a delay in the printing process. Last week a letter
was issued in regard to the Primary Learning Conferences on Tuesday June 21 from 3:30pm to 7:30pm and Wednesday,
June 29 from 3:30pm to 6pm. The link to Parent Teacher Online is included on our College website and if you experience
any technical difficulties please contact the College office.
Student reports do a lot more than simply inform parents of their child’s achievement rating against the Achievement
Standards in the Australian Curriculum. Class Teacher comments are a means of identifying strengths in application, work
habits and achievement. Most importantly, reports are a useful tool for fostering communication between parents/carers
and teachers, and also, between parents/carers ad their child.
A five-point rating scale is adopted for reporting purposes. For Grade 3 to 6 students the 5 point scale is an A-E rating.
Students from Prep to Grade 2 receive a written descriptor. It is important to note that ‘C’ is not a disappointing award as it
indicates that a student’s learning is on track and that they are achieving the standard that is expected of them at this time
of reporting. For some students the A-E rating is not appropriate for reporting achievement and an alternative narrative
report is provided.
The link to Parent Teacher Online is included on our College website and if you experience any technical difficulties please
contact the College Office.
We hope that parents and carers will find the Reports informative, and that they will assist us, as educational partners, to
guide and enhance future learning and reinforce the informative feedback provided via our On-Line Reporting structures
that have been implemented this year.
Long Service Leave
We wish Mrs Anne Haward and Mrs Michelle Wall a wonderful break during their Long Service Leave. Mrs Haward will be
on leave from Tuesday June 7 until the end of Term 2, and Mrs Wall from Monday June 20 to Monday August 1. In their
absence we will warmly welcome Mrs Christine Russell who will work with Grade 1 and Ms Katherine Boutchard in
Kindergarten.
Upcoming Events:
 Thursday 16th June – JSSATIS Cross Country
 Tuesday 21st June – Primary Learning Conferences 3:30pm – 7:30pm
 Wednesday 23rd June – Primary All Schools Cross Country
 Thursday 29th June – Primary Learning Conferences 3:30pm – 6:00pm
 Friday 1st July – Mount Carmel Day / Term 2 concludes
Mount Carmel College
Caroline Wilson-Haffenden
Director of Primary
Issue 16, 16th June, 2016
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MISSION - PRIMARY
Masses at Holy Spirit
Last week our Grade 6 classes and yesterday our Grades 4/5 attended Holy Spirit Church in Sandy Bay to celebrate Mass with
the wider community, the parishioners of the church. It was a special occasion for our students and the parishioners, in fact
many of them commented on just how wonderful it was to see the link between the school and the parish. The Eucharist is
unique among the sacraments. It gathers the community, gives it its Christian identity and prepares the community for
mission. Eucharist is, by its very nature, communal. It is the sacrament that nourishes and strengthens the whole community
and indeed makes us “Church and Body of Christ for the world”. May the strength and nourishment that these students
receive at Mass continues to inspire them to carry out the mission of the Gospel in their everyday lives.
Primary Leaders /Mission Sisters
The Primary leaders are certainly striving to live out the Gospel values and continue the tradition of the Sisters of Charity by
helping others. On Friday afternoon these students visited the Primary classrooms and spoke about their Winter Woollies
project which aims to help the homeless and the disadvantaged. All primary classes have been encouraged to donate no
longer used clothes or blankets to St Vincent de Paul. Every Friday for the next two weeks the Primary leaders will collect the
bags of clothing from each individual class and on Wednesday 29th June Loui’s van will collect our bags of clothing, provide
soup for our Grades 4/5 and 6 students and a guest speaker will give an address on homelessness in our community.
It has been wonderful to see the energy and drive that these Mission Sisters have shown thus far in their attempt to use their
position of leadership to serve and help others. I sincerely hope that all students will contribute whole-heartedly to this
worthwhile appeal.
Ida Saracino
Director of Mission / Head of Religious Education - Secondary
MIDDLE YEARS CENTRE
The College is very excited to announce that work will commence on the
Middle Years Centre on the 20th June. Parents and carers are asked to
note any requirements in regard to access via Quorn Street and to abide
by any signage in the area. It is anticipated that the buildings will be
completed prior to the commencement of the 2017 school year.
We thank you for your patience and understanding during the
construction period.
Wham-a-lot
‘Wham-a-lot’, the 2016 Mount Carmel College Musical Production is on next week! It promises to be a fun show and all of
the students involved have been working really hard throughout the last few months. It’s a fractured fairytale with a
feminist theme running throughout and it features some hilarious scenes and catchy tunes. Performances will be held on
22nd, 23rd and 24th June from 7pm in The Cahill Centre (College Hall) and you can purchase tickets from tickethost.com.au
(search “wham-a-lot”) or at the College Office. I look forward with anticipation to seeing many of you and your family and
friends there!
Mount Carmel College
Issue 16, 16th June, 2016
COLLEGE BOARD
Nominations are called for membership of the College Board. All nominations are most welcome, however, if there are some
parents/carers who come from a background in finance or accounting, these areas of expertise would assist in providing a
balance of perspectives on this most important advisory body for the College.
A strong commitment to the Catholic ethos of the College and its Vision Statement is required.
Membership involves attendance at approximately nine meetings for the year, committee work and a preparedness to
represent the College in a variety of forums.
You are asked to make the nomination on the form below, have it signed by a proposer and a seconder and return it in a
sealed envelope, along with a brief Curriculum Vitae, addressed to The Principal. These should be returned no later than
Friday, 1st July. Nominations will then be forwarded to the Governing Council for selection.
The Board fulfils a valuable role within our College community and we recognise the commitment and contribution of all
Board members.
For further information please contact the Personal Assistant to the Principal, Vivienne Brown. Phone 6216 7905 or email
[email protected]
NOMINATION FORM
Nominee:………………………………………………………………………..………………..
Occupation:……………………………………………………………………….……………..
Address:…………………………………………………..……………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
Phone: ……………..………(Business)
…………………..………(Home)
…………….……..………(Mobile )
Reason for nomination:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Signature of Nominee:…………………………………………………………….…….
Signature of Proposer:……………………………………………….………………….
Signature of Seconder:……………………………………………………..……………
……/……/2016
RETURN TO THE PRINCIPAL BY Friday, 1st July 2016
Mount Carmel College
Issue 16, 16th June, 2016
EXCURSIONS
16 June
Gr 3 – 6 JSSATIS Cross Country – Rokeby Police Academy
17 June
Yr 9/10 Growth Project Anytime Fitness Sandy Bay (1.30pm – 3.15pm)
Yr 9/10 Growth Project Kingston Primary (1.40pm – 3.20pm)
20 June
9/10 OE 3 Rock Climbing – Rock It Climbing Gym (1.30pm – 3.10pm))
22 June
Primary All Schools Cross Country – Simmons Plains
9/10 OE 3 Rock Climbing – Rock It Climbing Gym (10.30am – 12.55pm)
Gr K, P Gr 1 Holy Spirit Church Sandy Bay (commencing at 9.30am)
23 June
Gr 3 TMAG – Aboriginal exhibition “Ningina Tunapari” (11.30am – 12.30pm)
27 June
9/10 OE 1 Rock Climbing – Rock It Climbing Gym (10.30am – 12.55pm)
PRIMARY HOCKEY
Primary Hockey
Games for Saturday, 18th June
Half Field - Grade 3
Mount Carmel Gold v CCAF at
9:00am— Half Field CB2
Open Primary - Grade 4 - 6
Mount Carmel Navy v Hutchins at
11:00am CB2
Mount Carmel Gold v Fahan at
11:00am—CB1
29 June
Gr 2/3 Holy Spirit Church Sandy Bay (commencing at 9.00am)
Term 3
20 July
Kinder Woodbridge Marine Studies Centre (9.00am – 3.00pm)
26 July
Prep – Gr 6 Naidoc Week Celebration Mount Carmel College (9.00am – 10.30am)
29 July
Yr 9/10 Growth Project Kingston Primary (1.40pm – 3.20pm)
Hosting Students Yaizu Exchange – Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
11 August
Yr 10 and Year 9 Drama/Music Classes – GYC Musical Footloose – GYC Glenorchy
(11.00am)
12 August
Yr 9/10 Growth Project Kingston Primary (1.40pm – 3.20pm)
Gr 6 Princes Wharf – Festival of Bright Ideas (9.00am – 3.00pm)
26 August
Yr 9/10 Growth Project Kingston Primary (1.40pm – 3.20pm)
9 September
Yr 9/10 Growth Project Kingston Primary (1.40pm – 3.20pm)
Term 4
4 November
Yr 9/10 Growth Project Kingston Primary (1.40pm – 3.20pm)
Mount Carmel College
Issue 16, 16th June, 2016
Monday 4
Let’s begin the
holidays with a
bang! We will
celebrate with a
party. There will
be prizes to win
and lots of games
to play.
Please bring a
plate of your
favourite party
food to share.
Tuesday 5
Museum
Let’s explore the
Hobart Museum
today.
Wednesday 6
Thursday 7
Friday 8
PJ day and
movies
Talent Show
Botanical Gardens
Spend the morning
getting together
with your friends
to create a
performance to
share on the stage
in the afternoon.
We will go to the
Botanical Gardens
for some exploring,
play games and have
a picnic lunch!
Please bring your
lunch to have at the
Gardens.
Departing 10:00 am
Extra cost $5
on the big screen
in the drama
room.
Departing:
10:00 am
Extra cost: $5.00
Monday 11
Tuesday 12
Wednesday 13
Thursday 14
Friday 15
Village Cinemas
We will take some
nibbles to share.
Games Day
Kidz Bizz
Cooking Day
YMCA Fit & Fun
Bring along your
favourite board
game. We will have
sing star for you to
enjoy.
Don’t forget your
socks today as we
are off to The Play
Café (formerly
Kidz Bizz) in
Kingston for a play
in the playground
and a dance in the
disco room.
Today we will be
baking some
delicious treats to
share for afternoon
tea.
Come along and
have lots of fun at
the YMCA. Use up
lots of energy playing
with your friends!
Extra cost: $5.00
Extra Cost: $8.50
Extra cost: $15.00
Departing: TBC
Extra cost: $11
Departing: 10.00am
If you require care for the
July School Holidays, please
book your child in by the 27
July. The program opens at
8:30am and continues
through to 6:00 pm. The
cost will be $50 per day, or
$37 if your child is collected
prior to 1pm.
If you need to drop your
child off prior to 8.30 am
please advise the College
Office so we can make staff
available.
The attached booking form
and enrolment form must
be signed & completed.
Please ensure that your child is
dressed suitably for play and
comfort, with clothing
appropriate to the weather
conditions. Morning and
afternoon teas are provided, so
please pack a lunch unless
otherwise notified. As the
children often participate in
outdoor activities, beanies and
suitable footwear should be
worn. We recommend sneakers,
or enclosed shoes for all
Vacation Care Programs.
MOUNT CARMEL COLLEGE
Vacation Care Enrolment Form
Monday 4th July to Friday 15th July
Child’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Mother’s Name: _________________________________________________________________
Phone Work: ____________________________________________________________________
Phone Home: ____________________________________________________________________
Mobile: _________________________________________________________________________
Father’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Phone Work: _____________________________________________________________________
Phone Home: _____________________________________________________________________
Mobile: _________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact Number (while child is in care)
Name: _____________________________
Phone No: _______________________________ Mobile: _________________________________
Medical Information: (illnesses, allergies and/or food sensitive, medications etc)
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Reaction/Treatment
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Family Doctor: ____________________________Phone:__________________________________
I/We have read the attached holiday program and are aware of planned excursions on any day. I authorise my
child/children to attend any excursions planned during the July Vacation Care period. I understand the ratio for
child care on excursions is 1 carer to every 10 children; that the bus company used is generally Tasmanian
Redline coaches or the College Bus and that program details may change due to insufficient bookings or poor
weather. In the event that we cannot be contacted I/we consent to my child/children receiving medical
attention in cases of accidents or sickness during their time in Vacation Care.
Signed: __________________________________ Date:___________________________________
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________PTO 
Vacation Care Enrolment Form
Monday 4 July to Friday 15 July 2016
Name of Child/Children
___________________________________ Age
_______
___________________________________ Age: _______
___________________________________ Age: _______
___________________________________ Age: _______
Please tick dates where you require care:
Monday 4July
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Monday 11 July
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Tuesday 5 July
Wednesday 6 July
Thursday 7 July
Friday 8 July
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Tuesday 12 July
Wednesday 13 July
Thursday14 July
Friday 15July
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Return this booking form to the College office by Monday 27 June 2016.
Psychologists scramble to keep up with growing social media addiction
By Louise Merrillees
Photo: Parents are urged to have rules governing their children's screen time. (ABC News: Louise
Merrillees)
FOMO, FOBO, and NoMo are among a growing list of acronyms relating to people's fear of not being
able to check their social media feed, and the issue has psychologists scrambling to keep up.
"Every time you have a spare moment, people are checking their Facebook or Snapchat, or various
social networks," Perth psychologist Marny Lishman said
"There is that rising anxiety causing the urge and if you don't get to check it because you are at work, or
out of mobile range, or have forgotten your phone, it is quite stressful.
"And because of smartphones we can be connected all the time. We can check social media the minute
we get up, we don't even have to get out of bed."
Ms Lishman said people were becoming genuinely addicted to their devices, because of the rush generated by positive reinforcements
and messages from friends.
Acronym cheat sheet:

FOMO - Fear Of Missing Out

FOBO - Fear Of Being Offline

NoMo - No Mobile
TEENS REPORT 'BRAIN BURNOUT'
The Australian Psychological Society issued its Stress and Wellbeing in Australia report last year, which included a section on social
media FOMO, or "fear of missing out".
The report found adults were spending 2.1 hours per day and teens 2.7 hours per day connected to social media.
It also found 56 per cent of teens were heavy social media users, connecting more than five times per day, with 24 per cent being
constantly connected.
Sixty per cent felt brain 'burnout' from constant connectivity of social media.
"There is research about sleeping deprivation with children with smartphones," Ms Lishman said.
"These kids are getting messages all the time. The minute that happens, your senses take in the information and your brain has to do
something with that information, and if it is stressful content, then there is a change physiologically, your brain is going to release
adrenalin and cortisol before you go to bed."
FOBO 'REWIRING' BRAINS
Sydney-based relationship psychologist Philipa Thornton will be speaking about online addictions at the Australia–New Zealand
addictions conference in Queensland next month.
Ms Thornton said unlike internet gaming disorder, social media addiction was not yet officially recognised in the "bible of psychology
and psychiatry", the DSM 5 (diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, version 5) but there were definite similarities.
"FOBO [Fear Of Being Offline] is definitely along those lines, it is a behaviour, and through repetition and coping mechanisms, you
are re-wiring your brain," she said.
"It is different from a habit, because I can brush my teeth, and I can forget to brush my teeth, but I am not going to be having any angst
around that."
Ms Thornton said she recently came across the NoMo phobia, the fear of being without a mobile phone.
"There is a lot of anecdotal research, psychologists are seeing people coming in whose phone and social media addiction was
interfering with their ability to fully live their life," she said.
PARENTS CREATE '10 COMMANDMENTS OF INTERNET USE'
Photo: The Gordon family has developed the '10 Commandments of internet use'.
(Supplied: Gordon family)
Ms Thornton said parents had a vital role to play.
"It is critically important to create a household where you have guidelines about what is
OK and what is not OK, and to limit use, restrict inappropriate sites and foster a family
environment," she said.
"And parents have the power because they have the money. Who is paying for the
internet connection? Turn the modem off overnight, have a password on the account that
only you know; unless we put boundaries in place there will be huge repercussions."
Nigel Gordon is the parent of four children aged seven to 13. He and his wife Liz said they had just written the '10 commandments of
internet use' to try to control the amount of time and the type of content their children were accessing online.
Mr Gordon said the "game changer" for their family was when the two eldest children got mobile phones.
"Before that was easier; just limiting screen time and having rules around that," he said.
"We tried to hold off, and Charlie didn't have a phone when he started high school this year, but in the first week, the teacher told the
students to 'take a photo of this for your homework'. So what do you do?"
Mr Gordon said their children were not allowed on phones or any screens before 7:30am and between 6:00pm and 7:30pm.
"So the idea is plan your day in the morning, share your day in the evening, and try and engage with your family," he said.
TOO BUSY TO DO NOTHING
Ms Lishman said people were not getting enough time in the day to simply do nothing.
"We are filling blank moments that your body would normally be recharging, and the minute you read social media your brain is firing,
it's making judgements, it's stressing," she said.
Ms Thornton agreed. "We are in information overload. There isn't enough time to take a breath and let that information process without
more coming in," she said.
"We can't do without technology now. And there are good things on the internet, but a virtual relationship is no match for a real,
physical relationship."
Topics: social-media, internet-culture, anxiety, diseases-and-disorders, science-and-technology, wa, australia
First posted 3 Apr 2016, 12:44pmSun 3 Apr 2016, 12:44pm