Issue No. 17/2015 Wednesday 11 November 2015 DON`T MISS

Wednesday 11 November 2015
Issue No. 17/2015
FROM THE PRINCIPAL…
I am not a punter. However, when the nation stopped to watch that horse race last week, I had a “flutter” and watched the
telecast. I am delighted I did … even though I didn’t back the winner. I know that every woman across our nation felt
victorious. In fact, I have not stopped smiling when I recall that beautiful image of the 2015 Melbourne Cup winning jockey,
Michelle Payne, embracing her brother, strapper Stevie Payne.
Not only did Michelle take out this most coveted trophy; she rode triumphantly into the history books, declaring loudly and
proudly "... women can do anything and we can beat the world". Michelle has every right to be proud; she has overcome an
array of obstacles, any one of which would cause most of us to give up. She is a shining beacon in a male-dominated sport, a
woman who truly inspires. Her determination, dedication, courage, belief in self and love of family makes her a powerful and
positive role model.
I cannot help but reflect upon our VCE students who are sitting their exams as I write this reflection. My prayer for them is
that they, too, “never give up” and believe in themselves, remaining determined to achieve their dreams.
Thank you, Michelle: you truly are a winner.
On Sunday, 8 November, a beautiful inaugural Mass of Remembrance was held in the Star chapel. The chapel was filled with
members of the extended Star family, our students sang beautifully and the names of deceased relatives were read. It was a
very special gathering: see page 3 for a report and photos. Following the Mass, those in attendance enjoyed morning tea and
a tour of Trasna, led by our wonderful Year 7 guides. Thank you to Kris Johnstone and the Past Students’ Association, Anne
Muirhead, Judy Ryan, Mary Harmes, Jennifer Levett, Meredith Talia, Gabi Molan, Amelia McCulloch, Jessica Zuk, the Year 8
and 9 singers, the Year 7 guides and the many other staff who supported this event.
Our 2015 Presentation Night takes place on Monday, 16 November at Hamer Hall. This event is a highlight on the Star
calendar. It is an opportunity to showcase the school year in a vibrant and engaging manner. Presentation Night is a
compulsory College event: all students are expected to attend in full school uniform. I look forward to sharing an overview of
our year with you.
This prayer from Sunday’s Mass of Remembrance captures the prayer of our hearts and world in the wake of Remembrance
Day on Wednesday, 11 November:
Let us pray for peace - peace in our own lives, in our families and local communities, in the many places in our world where
intolerance and misunderstanding cause hatred and violence.
May we become instruments of peace, faith, hope and love in our broken world. Amen.
Sandra Diafas - Principal
[email protected]
IMPORTANT DATES
(Term 4, 2015: Nov. 12 - 25 )
Presentation Night (classes
Mon Nov 16
concludes 1.00pm)
Tue Nov 17 Classes commence 10.15am
Fri
Nov 20 Year 10 Exams (Nov. 20, 23 & 24)
DON’T MISS …
PRESENTATION NIGHT –
MONDAY, 16 NOVEMBER AT HAMER HALL
Tickets available from the homepage of the website:
www.starmelb.catholic.edu.au
UPDATE ON ARRANGEMENTS WITH ST JAMES PARISH …
As you are aware, Star of the Sea made the College chapel available to the Parish Priest and the parishioners of St James for
their use following the catastrophic fire that destroyed the church earlier this year.
On 14 October, Sr Maria Lazzaro, Congregational Head of the Presentation Sisters (Victoria) , Kevin Velthuis, the College
Business Manager and Sandra Diafas met with Fr Michel Corriveau, Parish Priest of St James. The purpose of the meeting was
to discuss the arrangements between St James Parish and Star regarding the former’s use of the College chapel.
Fr Michel informed the meeting that he had planned to erect a temporary church on the tennis courts and that St James
would vacate the College chapel before Christmas 2015.
Sandra Diafas - Principal
70-84 Martin Street (PO Box 7001 Gardenvale LPO) BRIGHTON VIC 3186
Phone: (03) 9596 6099 Fax: (03) 9596 6821 Email: [email protected] www.starmelb.catholic.edu.au
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Student News ...
Star’s family newsletter is published fortnightly and we want your items for our popular feature … STUDENT
NEWS. It’s easy! Email information and a photograph (if possible) of your daughter’s achievements outside of
school hours to Judy Ryan, Publications Officer: [email protected]
Madeline Critchley-McSwain (Year 8) recently competed in the 68th Australian Archery open-age
Championships held in Victoria. She won a silver medal in Short Range (max dis) 60m and a gold
medal in the Australian Archery Champion event. She won another gold medal in the field event shooting a marked course amongst the bushland with targets set at different distances and angles
- and in so doing, received the internationally-acclaimed Best All Round Female Archer Award: a
fabulous effort for the youngest-ever female competitor in this Championship.
Friday Night Tutoring attracts dedicated Star students…
 Rachael Beaumont (Year 12) attended Friday Night Tutoring in the middle of her Year 12 exams. She
tutors “Hannah” regularly and didn't want to let her down during Hannah's end-of-year
assessments. Rachael has tutored regularly for three years.
 Georgia Elston, Clare Cooper, Kiara Arizstelatto Pledger and Gabrielle Matterson (Year 10), who had been
involved in Drama Festival throughout Thursday (and weeks prior) and had competed for their house in the
Triathlon on Friday afternoon, also managed to attend Friday Night Tutoring.
Rachael
Beaumont
Georgia
Elston
Clare
Cooper
Kiara
Arizstelatto
Pledger
Gabrielle
Matterson
Wanted: Uniform Shop volunteers to assist new Year 7 students
We need volunteers to assist with fitting our 2016 Year 7 students with the College sport uniform. This is an
exciting time for our incoming Year 7 students and they particularly appreciate being assisted by a senior Star
student. The dates are as follows:
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Tuesday, 8 December 4 to 7pm (Year 7 only)
Wednesday, 9 December 4 to 7pm (Year 7 only)
Tuesday, 15 December 4 to 7pm (Year 7 only)
Wednesday, 16 December 4 to 7pm (Year 7 only)
Thursday, 28 January 2.30 to 4.30pm (whole school)
Saturday, 30 January 9.30 to 12.00pm (whole school)
If you are interested …
email [email protected]
or telephone 03 9595 9595.
Mary Wilhelm & Lisa Murie
Uniform Shop Coordinators
STAR OF THE SEA COLLEGE
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INAUGURAL MASS OF REMEMBRANCE ON SUNDAY, 8 NOVEMBER
A glorious Spring morning set the scene perfectly for the inaugural Mass of Remembrance in the College chapel on
Sunday, 8 November. Co-hosted by the Past Students’ Association and the College, the Mass was followed by
morning tea in the George Reed foyer. The event was very well attended by past and current families, and staff
members.
The Mass featured delightful singing by Year 8 & 9 students, accompanied by Meredith Talia. A particular highlight
was the stunning performance by soloist, Year 11 student, Jessica Zuk, at the conclusion of the Mass: Jessica sang
Pie Jesu from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Requiem. Past students, current staff members and Maria Lazzaro pbvm,
Congregational Head of the Presentation Sisters in Victoria, also participated in the liturgy. A special inclusion was
the reading out of names of deceased family members who had been part of the Star community, as requested by
their families or friends.
After Mass, the congregation processed from the chapel through the Garden of Reflection where members of the
Cheng family laid a floral tribute. The mood was reflective and peaceful.
Many families expressed their gratitude for the commemorative Mass: it was a wonderful opportunity to recognise
our loss in such a familiar and supportive place - Mum loved Star.
One family reflected … being in the Star chapel with the students in their uniforms, singing the College hymn, was
so moving – we felt very close to our daughter.
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HOUSE DRAMA FESTIVAL
Congratulations to all students who performed so spectacularly at the 2015 House Drama Festival on Thursday, 29
October. The House Drama Festival is a fine example of a wonderful student-directed activity where ownership,
creativity and supported risk-taking are all encouraged.
The Festival is open to any interested students in Years 8, 9 and 10. The Year 10 Drama Captains are responsible for
the script writing, auditioning, direction and production tasks associated with their piece. Each house is given a
theme to interpret in its own innovative way. The theme this year was ‘Fractured Shakespeare’. Each house was
given an original Shakespeare text to reimagine and recontextualise.
The 2015 House Drama Captains and their play titles:
Ave Victoria Mikos & Georgie Bianco … The Red Kitchen (based on Macbeth)
Fay Rubina Smith & Kiara Arizstelatto Pledger … What you Will (based on Twelfth Night)
Nagle Alexandra O’Donnell & Karina Vasudevan … Price of Fame (based on Timon of Athens)
Stella Mia Geraerts & Greta White … Medium Somno (based on A Midsummers’ Night’s Dream)
The House Drama Captains and all the performers are to be congratulated on presenting four wonderfully diverse
pieces. Deputy Principal, Kathy Smith, announced Stella House winners on the night with their performance of
Medium Somno.
We look forward to House Drama Festival 2016 as Stella House defends its title.
Luke Delecca
House Drama Festival Coordinator 2015
[email protected]
Stella
Fay
Ave
Nagle
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Cast lists ...
AVE
Alex Pratchett
Laura Carter
Eliza Franes
JaymieTsamoudakis
Genevieve
Papavasilio
Julia McEvoy
Emily Abordi
Catherine Green
Katrina Larcher
Sophie Tucker
Sophia Hodgson
FAY
Caitlin O'Hara
Lilly Wallace
Marnie Duncan
Gemma Romiti
Gemma Cooper
Talia King
Kira Mowat
Georgia Elston
Monique Reiche
Serena Galvin
Clare Cooper
Enya Broadley
Allegra Beaumont
Phoebe Conroy
NAGLE
Dana O’Reilly
India Rowe
Lily Johnson
Ruby Coram
Sophie Callister
Hannah Uehara
Ellen Cussell
Siena Myers
Emma Moore
Charlotte Kelly
Jana Papantoniou
Bella Shepherd
STELLA
Chloe Geraerts
Ella Williams
Maisie Hyett
Anna Barker
Cassie Egan
Rebecca Saville
Chloe Octigan
Darcy Bricker
Gabi Matterson
Hannah Gerhig
Olivia Porchino
Victoria Coyne
FAY
Marnie Duncan
Talia King
NAGLE
India Rowe
Lily Johnson
Jana Papantoniou
Dana O’Reilly
STELLA
Maisie Hyett
Darcy Bricker
Ella Williams
Chloe Octigan
Hannah Gehrig
House image credits …
AVE
Julie McEvoy
STELLA
Medium Somno
Captains
Mia Geraerts & Greta White
Chloe Geraerts, Ella Williams, Maisie Hyett, Anna Barker, Cassie Egan, Rebecca Saville, Chloe Octigan, Darcy Bricker,
Gabi Matterson, Hannah Gehrig, Olivia Porcino & Victoria Coyne
FAY
What you will
Captains
Rubina Smith, Kiara Ariza & Stellato Pledger
Caitlin O'Hara, Lilly Wallace, Marnie Duncan, Gemma Romiti, Gemma Cooper, Talia King, Kira Mowat, Georgia
Elston, Monique Reiche, Serena Galvin, Clare Cooper, Enya Broadley, Allegra Beaumont & Phoebe Conroy
NAGLE
The Price of Fame
Captains
Alexandra O’Donnell & Karina Vasudevan
Dana O’Reilly, India Rowe, Lily Johnson, Ruby Coram, Sophie Callister, Hannah Uehara, Ellen Cussell, Siena Myers,
Emma Moore, Charlotte Kelly, Jana Papantoniou & Bella Shepherd
AVE
The Red Kitchen
Captains
Victoria Mikos & Georgie Bianco
Alex Pratchett, Laura Carter, Eliza Franes, JaymieTsamoudakis, Genevieve Papavasilio, Julia McEvoy, Emily Abordi,
Catherine Green, Katrina Larcher, Sophie Tucker & Sophia Hodgson
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LANGUAGES NEWS …
We have a number of students who will be spending some time enhancing their language skills and immersing
themselves in another culture over the summer break.
We wish them well on their travels and a safe return, and look forward to hearing their stories next year.
Students travelling to Germany from November 21 – January 30, 2016
Charlotte Kelly, Emma Moore, Ellen Cussell, Hannah Gehrig, Lauren Hewitt & Sophie Callister
Students travelling to Japan from November 21 – December 5 or 13, 2016
Georgia Buck, Thea Guiry-Stewart, Laura McDade, Amelia Benvenuto, Sophie Doolan, Serena Galvin, Mei Hawe,
Majella Howey, Tyler McCaskill, Samantha McMaster, Tia Paravicini, Bella Renaudin, Jasmine Rossiter, Rubina Smith
& Kate Warman
Once again our students have done well in the Australian Language Certificates. We congratulate those who have
achieved a Distinction or a High Distinction in this very prestigious competition …
German Certificate 2 Listening
Distinction
Charlotte Kelly
Mei Hawe
Italian Certificate 2 Listening
Italian Certificate 2 Reading
High Distinction
Gemma Romiti
Karina Vasudevan
Meg Halpin
High Distinction
Gemma Cooper
Gemma Romiti
Julia Arrighi
Karina Vasudevan
Siena Myers
Distinction
Gemma Cooper
Georgia Lilley
Julia Arrighi
Olivia Porcino
Distinction
Aemilia Sherwell
Ciara Kirby
Ella Hayden
Emilienne Paul
Julia Mondy
Meg Halpin
Japanese Certificate 1
High Distinction
Tia Paravicini
Distinction
Hannah Uehara
Josephine Holland
Olivia Holland
Julie Devine
Languages Coordinator
[email protected]
STAR OF THE SEA COLLEGE
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STAR PE WEEK … 26 - 30 OCTOBER
STARFIT GET FIT was the theme for days of lunchtime activity during PE Week.
As a Faculty and all school staff, we encourage the students to take every opportunity to be active during class time
and their own leisure time. This continued with the activities provided at lunchtime and during their PE classes.
The Year 11 VCE PE Unit 2 class, the newly-appointed house leaders, the sports leadership team and all the PE staff
assisted with the organisation in their year level or core class homerooms to field teams and encourage
participation in the fun activities at lunchtime.
Students had the opportunity to participate in the boxing and boot camp training sessions before school, PE class
Beep Test relay, Year 8 PE class basketball, STARFIT lunchtime fitness activities, Zumba class, skipping, Big Sister
Little Sister dodge ball, Pink Netball round robin for Year 10 PE classes, staff walking group, healthy breakfast and
the house triathlon.
Congratulations to all the students who actively participated in the daily activities: their enthusiasm, interest and
effort was greatly appreciated. At lunchtime, it takes an inner strength to move away from your friends and get
involved.
Sue Bennetts
Health & PE Coordinator
[email protected]
EVENT
WINNERS
Year 8 basketball
8.5 core class
Year 10 Pink Netball
This was an exciting game which was decided by a golden goal scored at the
end of the time period: Champions 10.1 Core PE class
Beep Test relay
Equal 1st place: all achieving Level 21 shuttle 13
Annabelle Eastman, Phoebe Conroy & Enya Broadley 10.5 PE
Elizabeth Quinton, Elissa Burns & Chloe Steel VCE 11PE
Ella Rizzi, Georgia Matheison & Prue Coles 8.3 PE
Great fun was had by all with the girls in 7 Aloysius with Big Sisters taking the
tournament prize
Big Sister Little Sister dodge ball
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VTAC APPLICATIONS 2016: CHANGE OF PREFERENCE INFORMATION
Year 12 students will be able to access their results on Monday, 14 December. There is a period when they can
change their VTAC preferences. Students may have changed their mind or done better than - or not as well as expected. It is a good idea to review preferences at this stage. The system is open until 12 noon on Monday,
21 December. Universities, TAFEs and many private providers offer assistance to Year 12 students at this time.
STAR OF THE SEA COLLEGE SUPPORT
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The Star of the Sea College Careers Centre will be open on Monday, 14 December,
Tuesday 15 December and Wednesday 16 December to provide support to students and their
parents.
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MONDAY, 14 DECEMBER: Appointments available between 12 noon and 4 pm (phone after
9.00 am or walk-up after midday)
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STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO BOOK APPOINTMENTS ONLINE FOR TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY using
the following link:
https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?
sstoken=UUVzUGx1M3dHQnZlfGRlZmF1bHR8ZTRlNzY2ZjcxYzY1NGEzMDQxMTNhOGNlYTBiMTgzM
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Students and their parents may also make appointments by telephoning the College or walking up during the
Change of Preference Days.
A Monash University Consultant will be available at Star Careers Centre:
Tuesday, 15 December between 9.00am and 11.00am.
No appointment needed
Full details of support and events provided by universities, TAFE institutes and private providers will be emailed
directly to students. All details are available on the Star of the Sea College Careers Website:
http://www.starcareerscentre.org
I wish all of our Year 12 students every success at this time of great excitement and change.
Mark Weegberg
Careers Practitioner
[email protected]
August29,8,2015
2014
October
Star Parents’ Association 2016 Committee!
Thank you to all who attended our AGM on Monday night. !
We are very pleased to announce the 2016 PA Committee!
President Leanne Danielson!
Vice President Doug Clark!
Secretary Sallie Dowdney !
Treasurer Gerard Browne !
Communications Officer Joanne Baker!
Class Reps Coordinator Penny Repse!
Major Event Coordinator Linda Bailey & Jacqui Provis!
Volunteers Coordinator Francesca Lewis!
General Committee Gail Rees, Monique Bellew!
Dates
for
your
Diary
Seeking CLASS REPS for 2016.
Looking for a fun and easy way to
make connections with parents in your
daughter’s year level?
3 Feb - Year 7 & 8 Welcome Night !
19 Feb - Year 7 & 8 Parent Welcome Drinks!
24 March - Year 9 Parent Daughter Evening!
4 March - Year 9 Morning Tea!
4 May - Mother Daughter Breakfast!
30 July - Major Event!
26 August- Father Daughter Afternoon!
Wishing you a
safe and happy
festive season!
Thank you for
your support in
2015.
Become a Class Rep!
Please email
[email protected] to find
out more about it.
The Parents’ Association !
would like to thank ALL the wonderful !
Volunteers & Class Reps of 2015!!
Please join us on !
Monday November 30th at 7pm !
in the Staff Room for drinks & nibbles.!
RSVP to
[email protected] !
to confirm your attendance.!
We look forward to seeing you!!
2015 VCE Results and ATAR Service
Quick Reference for Careers Practitioners
THREE WAYS TO ACCESS VCE RESULTS AND ATAR:
WEB
SMS
MAIL
resultsandatar.vic.edu.au
19 787 888
VCE and VCAL results and ATAR
statements will arrive from
Tuesday 15 December.
Text VCE student number (no letter)
<space> Results Service PIN
Using
VCE student number
and
Results Service PIN
Registration from Monday 9 November
until midnight Sunday 13 December.
Instant results from 7am, Monday 14
December.
Available from 7am, Monday 14
December until 5pm, Friday 18
December.
Salmat – SMS cost max. $1.10 (inc. GST). Obtain
bill payer’s permission before using this service.
Call 1800 501 083 for help with SMS registration.
Printed ATAR statements will only
be sent to paid VTAC applicants.
Non-applicants can request a
printed ATAR statement from the
VTAC website after results are
released ($25 fee applies).
Who can use the service? Any student undertaking one or more Unit 3 & 4 sequences (including Year 11
students). ATAR advice will only be provided to students who qualify for an ATAR in the current year.
The Results Service PIN is not
the same as the VTAC PIN
VTAC ID
+
VTAC PIN
VCE student number
+
Results Service PIN
How to change the
Results Service PIN
By default, the Results Service PIN is the first four digits of
the student’s birthdate, e.g. 3 February is 0302.
Detailed instructions for changing the PIN are available on
the VTAC website:
VCE Results and ATAR
(online and SMS)
VTAC user account
(applications, change of
preference, offers)
Changing one PIN does not change the other.
Results and Offers > Year 12 Results and getting your ATAR >
Protect your privacy—change your PIN
VTAC registrants can access Results Service PIN
management directly from the link on the homepage of
their VTAC user account.
SOLVING COMMON STUDENT QUERIES:
Error registering for SMS results
Invalid VCE
student
number
Ensure the student is
registering with their
VCE number, not their
VTAC ID. Check
student number on
VASS or CourseLink.
Invalid PIN
Other error
PIN changes made
prior to 14 December
may take up to a week
to reach the SMS
service. Have the
student try to register
using their previous
PIN.
Have the student
check that their phone
service is enabled for
premium SMS service.
Other errors, contact
the Salmat helpdesk
on 1800 501 083 (SMS
service queries only).
Forgot PIN
Other query
Retrieve lost PINs
from the PIN change
screen
Contact PRAS
Students were required to
supply an email address at the
time of changing their Results
Service PIN. They can request
PIN retrieval to that address
from the same screen where
the PIN was initially changed.
During its operating period
(7am, 14 December until 5pm,
16 December), the Post Results
and ATAR Service is the
primary contact for all results
and PIN queries: 1800 653 080
When PRAS is not operating,
contact VTAC (1300 364 133) or
VCAA (9032 1700).
PROTECT YOUR
ATAR PRIVACY
CHANGE YOUR RESULTS
SERVICE PIN NOW
Default PIN
(first four digits of
your birthdate)
New PIN
(four secure digits of
your choice)
Year 12 results will be released from Monday 14 December 2015. To access results use your
VCE student number and Results Service PIN.
By default, your Results Service PIN is the first four digits of your birthdate (e.g. 0302 for 3
February). Protect your privacy by changing your Results Service PIN to a secure number
before VCE Results and the ATAR are released.
Change your Results Service PIN from the link in your VTAC user account
(or if you don’t have one, follow the links from the VCAA/VTAC website).
Note: The Results Service PIN is separate from your VTAC PIN.
www.vtac.edu.au