Principal: Mr Egmont Melton

SETON CATHOLIC COLLEGE
NEWSLETTER
Established in 1990 through the amalgamation of De Vialar College and St Brendan’s College.
Educating in the Fremantle area since 1855.
23 October 2014 Issue #16
Principal: Mr Egmont Melton
Once again the Farewell to our Year 12s proved to be a
very special and poignant occasion for students and staff
of each House. It was also lovely to see some parents
able to attend the special Year 12 Mass.
The Opening of the Brother Francis Art Exhibition on the
last Friday in October looks to be up to its usual high
standard and should prove to be a wonderfully convivial
evening for families attending.
Year 12 Trial WACE Exams took place during the holidays
and students have now returned to school for a Final
Revision Program.
Parents of our 2015 Year 7 students have a special
Information Evening the previous night when they will
also have a brief preview of the Exhibition.
The Graduation Ceremony is on Monday 27 October at
7pm for all our Year 12s and their families. (Year 12
Students have a Rehearsal that day from 9 to 10am).
Finally I am pleased to confirm that in 2015, students of
all Year Groups, will be operating on a one-to-one iPad
program. Look out for further information on this
matter. Naturally some parents may wish to make an
expensive item, such as an iPad, their son or daughter’s
major Christmas present.
I hope students have returned focused on their studies
as we start Term 4 with Exams looming. Year 12 WACE
Exams commence on Monday 3rd, the Year 11 Exams on
Monday 10th and Years 9 and 10 on Friday 21st
November.
A special 3 day Leadership Camp for our newly elected
College Leaders was run by Mr Parnell and the Heads of
House at the end of the recent holidays. They will be
trying to emulate our outgoing team of Leaders who did
an excellent job and gave great support to the College.
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate:
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All the newly elected Leaders
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the Year 10 Drama Students who have been
rehearsing before, during and after the recent
holiday period. The production is looking first class.
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the four Year 9 Seton girls, Pia Bathgate, Keeley
Sinclair, Josephine D’Angelo and Brooklyn Crews
who were selected to take part in the National
Finals of the “Future Problem Solving” Competition
in Melbourne over the holidays.
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the Seton Junior Chess Team who picked up Bronze
Medals at the recent State Chess Kids Competition
won by Wesley College.
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the Students who returned wearing their Summer
Uniform with pride. There are, however, a few girls
who are wearing dresses more suited to a cocktail
party. It would not be appropriate for them to
continue making such a poor choice.
Forthcoming Events
October
Year 12s Finish
Fri 24
Year 12 Graduation & Awards Night
Mon 27 7pm
Yr 8 Vaccinations
Wed 29
Yr 11 Outdoor Ed Camp
Wed 29 - Fri 31
Yr 7 2015 Parent Information Night
Thurs 30 7pm
Br Francis Art Exhibition Opening
Fri 31 7pm
November
WACE Exams start
Mon 3
P&F Meeting
Tues 4
Yr 7 Basketball Cup
Wed 5
SSWA Triathlon
Thurs 6
Thur 6-Sat 8 7pm
Yr 10 Drama Production
Yr 11 Dinner Dance
Fri 7 7pm
Yr 11 Exams Start
Mon 10
TIMMS Yr 8 Testing
Wed 12
ESU Mass
Wed 12 7pm
Yr 9/10 Exams
Fri 21- Mon 24
Yr 10 Leadership Day
Tues 25
Board Meeting
Tues 25 7pm
Thailand Tour Departs
Wed 26
Yr 10 Film Night
Fri 28 7pm
Prayers and sympathy are offered to
Mrs Vincenti and Mrs De Pinto and their
families on the recent passing of their
Mother, Mrs Susanna De Ceglie.
May She Rest in Peace.
PASTORAL CARE NEWS
Student Leadership
Seton College has chosen our College Head Boy and Head Girl for 2015. Congratulations to Jordan Battel (Head
Boy) and Sophie Minervini (Head Girl). I am sure they will lead their fellow students with good hearts, energy, and
commitment. I look forward to working closely with them in 2015 as they lead the student body and on a very
practical level lead the Student Council.
We are still to announce some of the College Captains for Arts, Sport and Ministry. Students going for these
positions were part of an application process which involved an interview with a Deputy and/or the Coordinating
teacher of that area of school life. All leadership positions had a really strong field of applicants and I am full of
admiration for the way students presented their ideas for the speeches and interviews.
Our Student Council for 2015 is:
McAuley
Delany
MacKillop
Loyola
Marion
Ward
Ministry Captain
Marissa Gangemi
Finn O’Connor
Mathew Dixon
Ashleigh Greenhow
Nicole Benn
Sebastiana Caranna
Arts Captain
Danielle Raffaele
Britteny Sorrell
Kate Muir
Monica Carrello
Sophie Minervini
Benjamin Bradshaw
Sports Captain
Jordan Battel
Jack Ziegelaar
Jason Ranford
Louis Gill
Jason Psanoudakis
Shea Kershaw
House Captain
Caleb Connolly
Amy Sachman
Monica Ward
Denielle Borcich
Daniella D’Antonio
Emma Pelliccione
We enjoyed a wonderful Leadership Camp from Sunday 12 to Tuesday 14 October. A special thanks must go to all
Heads of House for the work they did with students preparing them for the responsibilities and opportunities
ahead. All students showed excellent energy, teamwork and leadership skills, even in some very challenging
exercises.
Year 11 Dinner Dance
The Year 11 Dinner Dance will be held on Friday 7 November at 7:00pm at the Swan Yacht Club, East Fremantle.
An energetic committee, led by Mrs Harris, have worked really well to organise this occasion and we look forward
to the students having a wonderful evening.
The event occurs at the end of a normal school day. This is not an occasion where it is necessary for students to
have hairdresser appointments or other similar appointments. Certainly if this was to occur, it must not be during
the school day and must not mean that students leave school early on this day. It would also be disappointing if a
sudden bout of physio or chiropractor appointments coincidentally occurred on this day. The College is
specifically requesting parent support on this matter and would be concerned if our request for support for this
College organised event was not followed.
A letter was distributed to students that more thoroughly outlined arrangements and College expectations about
the Dinner Dance. Please contact the College if you did not receive this letter or if there are matters that require
clarification.
Thailand Dinner
Another community event that Mrs Harris organised with great energy was the Thailand dinner. It is now a
tradition in itself to accompany the broader tradition of the Thailand trip. It was a lovely evening with a good
crowd. The money will go directly to the Thailand people in Khlong Lan, and will greatly assist the wonderful work
of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition. I look forward to giving you more information on our work in
Thailand before the students depart on Wednesday 26 November.
Vapourised Cigarettes
Unfortunately schools and families always need to be wary of new things that might be out there and which
young people may be curious about trying. One of those objects of curiosity appears to be vapourised cigarettes.
Vapourisers or electronic cigarettes are battery-powered devices that simulate the effects of smoking by heating
a nicotine liquid into vapour which the user then inhales. There may be a perception amongst some people that
these devices are harmless but at best their effects are unproven; nicotine itself is toxic and harmful; and there
are significant questions about quality control. Obviously we would hope its use amongst young people is
strongly discouraged. Our formal response to vaporised cigarettes is guided by our policy on the use of tobacco
products (page 8 of College Diary).
Mr Don Parnell - Deputy Principal
Year 7 2015 Parent Evening
St Brendan Centre
7:00pm Thursday 30 October 2014
All parents (including those who currently have students attending Seton) are required to attend this
Information Evening.
We look forward to the Night when an Information Package will be handed out to each family.
The Evening will finish around 8:30pm and conclude with drinks and nibbles.
Loyola News
I hope everyone in Loyola Land had a wonderful break and that we are all replenished ready for a busy Term 4.
Congratulations to our 2015 Year 12 leaders who have just returned, full of energy, from our Leadership Camp.
Denielle Borcich - House Captain
Louis Gill - Sports Captain
Monica Carrello - Arts Captain
Ashleigh Greenhow - Ministry Captain
Also an exciting time with both Tomas Borcich and Andrew Cianfarani agreeing to be Head Cheerleaders next
year! I can't wait for their dance moves. And who will be the new 'secret Leo'?
Good luck to our wonderful Year 12s who are about to sit their WACE exams or venture out to TAFE or work. You
have left your Paw Prints behind.
It’s also a good time to remind other Year groups that their end of year exams are approaching. Year 11 Exams
start Week 5 and Year 9/10 Exams start Week 7. Don't leave it until the last minute to start your Revision.
Mr Jason Edmunds – Loyola Head of House
KIC iDiversity Project
On Tuesday 16 October Gaelan Sheil and Tayla Busher
commenced a program with the Kwinana Industies Council.
This iDiversity Project aims to provide students with an
overview of industry and information regarding career
pathways.
The day commenced with a presentation of badges and
uniforms. Students have been involved in a day of work
experience at the Fremantle Port Authority, a tour on the
Leeuwin and a ride on a rescue boat highlighting the broad
range of careers that are available at the Fremantle Port.
Tayla and Gaelan are to be congratulated on their
professionalism and the way they continue to represent Seton
during the program.
Alexia Pinakis - Education Support
Congratulations to Shaylee Jarmyn who is a successful recipient of a “Future Leaders
Indigenous Award” for 2015. The award recognises Indigenous students who show
leadership and academic potential. The recipients also receive assistance throughout their
studies in Year 12.
Vote for Emilio Fernandez
Throughout the year there have been a number of students who attend the Australian
Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME) at Notre Dame University in Fremantle to
participate in workshops that encourage the students to finish school and strive for their
goals.
One of the workshops the students were involved in is AIME’s Got Game, the top 45
students were selected from over 1,500 participants nationally. The top 10 voted
entrants (5 from each category) will be flown to Sydney in December to work with
industry mentors, perform to huge crowds, light up our imaginations and record the
official AIME Anthem for 2014.
Emilio Fernandez has been selected among the top 45 students for his singing. For
Emilio to be in the top five and experience this great opportunity, we all need to get on
board and following the link below to watch Emilio’s performance and vote for him!
http://www.aimesgotgame.com/
ARTS
Seton Catholic College Drama presents the Year 10 Production: “Steppin' Thru the Ages”.
“Steppin’ Thru the Ages” is a high energy musical journey through the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s and their impact on
Australian life and culture. Featuring over 60 performers this fun-filled original performance will take you back in
time to a world affected by war, the birth of rock and roll, the space race and many more defining moments in
our history. Join us on Thursday 6, Friday 7 or Saturday 8 November starting at 7pm. Tickets are available from
Seton Reception for $10. With such a large cast tickets will sell fast so secure yours as soon as you can and be a
part of this amazing college production!
ARTS (cont.)
The 2014 Brother Francis Media Production, Practical and Visual Arts Exhibition Opening will take place on
Friday 31 October at 7pm. This prestigious annual exhibition will showcase the work of Year 7 - 12 Visual, Media
and Practical Arts students and promises to be as exciting and dynamic as ever.
The Exhibition will be opened by local Perth arts educator Mrs Thelma Cluning. There will be light food catered
for by the Hospitality Students and entertainment by Seton Music Students and Staff. We look forward to
celebrating our students’ artistic achievements with you.
SPORT
ACC Athletics Honorary Team
The following students have been selected for the ACC Honorary Athletics team for 2014. This means that they
were the best athlete in their event out of all students that participated at any of the eight ACC Athletic Carnivals
held in 2014. Congratulations to the following Seton athletes who were selected to represent their State:
Johnathan Chegwidden-Jackson
Monica Ward
Monica Ward
Imogen Spencer
Imogen Spencer
U16 High Jump
Open Discus
Open Shot Put
U15 100m
U15 4x100m Relay
Year 7/8 Cricket
On Tuesday, 21 October both the Yr 7/8 girls and boys ACC Cricket teams
participated in a day carnival at Murdoch Oval. The weather was superb
and the girls and boys were very enthusiastic. The girls’ first game saw
Seton vs All Saints with All Saints coming out just on top by 5 runs. It
was a close game and the girls played really well together. In the second
round Seton went up against Emmanuel. Amelia Palumbo hit a couple of
4s and the only 6 for the match while Indiana Swift took 3 wickets.
However, Emmanuel proved too strong for Seton with the final score
136 to 93. Our final game was a re-match against Emmanuel where
Naome Waran and Rosie Thompson hit a couple 4’s each while Naome
also managed a run out. However, Emmanuel were the victors again by
15 runs. Overall, the girls had a great day and really enjoyed themselves,
giving of their best at all times. The boys also had a great day with a
number of victories. They defeated both CBC teams and All Saints by a
large score though a loss to Emmanuel pushed us into 2nd position overall.
Thanks to Mrs De Jager and Mr Grinceri for their fantastic coaching on the
day.
1.78m
30.61m
12.84m
12.97s
CERTIFICATES OF EXCELLENCE
Below are Recipients of the Certificates of Excellence for Term 3 2014
McAULEY
DELANY
MacKILLOP
Yr 7
Macy Vaz
Holly Barbas
Ben Svilicich
Aaron Priemus
Charlize Bird
Brylee Boult
Music Specialist
S&E
Maths
PE
Fantastic Food
Fantastic Food
Bethany Cleverly
Kate Bell
Blake Bond
Alyssa Spinozzi
Jacob Willis-Fulford
Liam Angus
Nicholas Spence
Science
RE
English
English
Fantastic Food
Maths; Info. Comm. Tech.
Design & Tech
Elly Carradus
Jett Zhao
Ashley Nye
Abby Montgomery
Kayla Purcell
S & E; English
Maths
English
PE
Science
Yr 8
Olivia Casson
Finlay Foster
Jerry Mathias
Joshua Koios
Fantastic Food
English - Gen
Info. Comm. Tech
Maths - Acc; Eng – Acc
Monica Palumbo
Eva Courtney
Italian
Maths – Gen.
Ireland Manusiu
PE
Yr 9
Oliver Ravlic
Mikaela Hulme
Ryan Sharp
Sarah Rutherford
Food in the Fast Lane
Maths - Gen
Music Specialist
S & E - Gen
Chloe Roose
Keeley Sinclair
Maths - Modified
Pia Bathgate
RE; Music Spec.; S & E - Acc Josephine D’Angelo
Piper Larner
Jacob Correia
Harrison Sanders
Drama; Art Visual
S & E – Acc.
English – Gen.
RE
Woodwork
Yr 10
Alyssa Dening
Melissa Di Chiacchio
Sarina Roose
Dean Rotondella
English – Intro to Literature
S & E - Acc
Science – Acc; Art Visual
Science – Gen
Nicola Jones
English – Intro to ATAR
Emily Ottaviano
English
Yr 11 Jayden Lihou
Religion & Life 1A/B
English 2A/B
Economics 2A/B
English 2A/B
Drama 2A/B
Stipe Vuksan-Cusa
Anthony Urbano
Tayla Busher
Sport & Rec Cert II
Physics 2A/B
Visual Arts 1A/B
Yasmin Arena-Foster
Jason Ranford
Erik Hudaya
Eliza Kelly
Literature 2A/B
Outdoor Education 1A/B
Mathematics 3A/B
Outdoor Education 1A/B
Yr 12 Dynella Tripi
Religion & Life 1C/D
Georgiana Leahy
Sophia Anderson
English 3A/B
Mathematics 2C/D
Jessica Retta
Outdoor Education 3A/B
Child Family & Comm 3A/B
Mathematics 3C/D
Chemistry 3A/B
Physics 3A/B
Casey Evans-Moore
Marissa Gangemi
Jordan Battel
Caleb Connolly
Katrina Naprelac
Samuel Nunn
LOYOLA
MARION
WARD
Yr 7
Jack Welch
S&E
Cate Schaper
Charlie Pascoe
Kindle Valderrama
Dylan D’Amato
Caitlin Maciel
Ella Waterman
English
Info. Comm. Tech.
Science
Maths
English - Modified
Art Visual
Chelsea Edwards
Zane Lewis
Ellie Taylor
Science
PE
English
Yr 8
Kuda Joe
Shaniqa Ratnasingam
Megan Claffey
Isaac Ratcliff
Joshua Wallhead
Bianca Gaglia
Eva Gill
Art Visual
English – Acc.
RE
Maths – Gen.
Maths – Acc.
Business Tech & Ent.
Drama
Amelia Palumbo
Hannah Goud
Science - Acc.
RE
Bailey Collie
Matthew Swan
Trent Edmondstone
Music Specialist
Maths – Gen.
PE
Taylor Ross
Connor Hagan
Science – Gen.
PE
Renae Head
Brooklyn Crews
Isabel Vieira
Anna McGowan
Dominique Dedic
Ruby McWilliams
Science – Acc.
Drama: Eng – Acc.
Digital Communication
Eng – Acc.
RE
English – Gen.
Yr 10 Devon O’Connor
Art Visual
Juma Lulinda
Dylan Matthews
Luka Calic
Breeanna Ross
PE
Drama
S & E - Gen.
Bus. Tech & Ent.
Serena Eldrid
Milan Rosic
S & E – Gen.
Maths – Acc.
Yr 11 Chloe Norton-Woad
English 2A/B
Outdoor Education 1A/B
Outdoor Education 1A/B
Nicole Benn
Maths: Specialist 3A/B
Emma Pelliccione
Danielle Nelson
Emily Davies
Visual Arts 2A/B
Business Certificate II
Business Certificate II
Yr 12 Joel Galipo
Geography 3A/B
Workplace Learning 1C/D
English 1C/D
Outdoor Education 3A/B
Jack Paterson
Justin Reid
Literature 3A/B;
Mathematics 3C/D
Maths: Specialist 3C/D
Religion & Life 3A/B
Visual Arts 3A/B
Visual Arts 3A/B
Business Certificate II
Yr 9
Ashleigh Greenhow
Denielle Borcich
Anton Mangano
Kayla Vinci
Daniela Zuvela
Benjamin Bannan
Bryanna Van Spankeren
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STRONGER TEENS RALLY EVENT: ‘The Gift’
Friday 24th October 6:30-8:30pm.
St Francis Xavier Parish, Armadale - 279 Forrest Rd, Hilbert
Inviting all Teens and youth groups with teens to join us for the
final Stronger Teens Rally in 2014.
There will be fun games and activities, amazing music,
inspirational talk and testimony by young people and lots of food.
Teens need to bring a copy of the signed permission slip available
on www.cym.com.au.
Parents please drop off and pick up your children in person in the
Parish Hall. Please bring a gold coin donation for the event.
Contact Catholic Youth Ministry Perth to RSVP or for more
information – [email protected] 9422 7912.
This event is in collaboration with YBC (Youth Building
Community) of Armadale Parish.
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