1 May, 2015 - MacKillop College

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Phone: 65832632
Fax: 65843371
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www.pmaclism.catholic.edu.au
“Strive for Excellence”
1st May, 2015
WHAT’S ON IN WEEK 3 TERM 2
Sunday, 3rd May
Monday, 4th May
(Day 1)
Tuesday, 5th May
(Day 2)
Wednesday, 6th May
(Day 3)
Thursday, 7th May
(Day 4)
Friday, 8th May
(Day 5)
COMING UP IN WEEK 4 TERM 2
Monday, 11th May
(Day 6)
Tuesday, 12th May
(Day 7)
Wednesday, 13th May
(Day 8)
Thursday, 14th May
(Day 9)
Friday, 15th May
(Day 10)
- 5th Sunday of Easter
- CCC swimming & diving championships
- Swans Cup AFL U/15‟s
- Diocesan touch football championships: Lismore (Please refer
to the Lismore Diocesan website for wet weather)
- Diocesan touch football championships: Lismore (Please refer
to the Lismore Diocesan website for wet weather)
- Science and Engineering Challenge
- CCC 15 years netball selections
- UNSW Survey – Year 9 period 4
- NSWCCC Diocesan Basketball: Coffs Harbour
- CCC open netball selections
- NSWCCC Diocesan Basketball: Coffs Harbour
- Battle of the Bands: 6.00p.m. to 9.00p.m.
- NSWCCC Diocesan Basketball: Coffs Harbour
- Years 7, 11 & 12 vaccinations
- Glasshouse lunchtime concert
- Duke of Edinburgh Bronze practice
- Years 9 & 10 All Schools‟ touch
- Years 7 to 10 photo catch ups
- Years 11 and 12 Drama students at Angels in America in
Sydney
- Year 11 exams all week: Refer to exam timetable
- Mid North Coast Careers Market at Port Macquarie
Racecourse: Year 10 periods 6 and 7
- NAPLAN (Language conventions and writing): Years 7 and 9
- NAPLAN (Reading): Years 7 and 9
- Year 12 Retreat
- NAPLAN (Numeracy): Years 7 and 9
- Year 12 Retreat
- Year 12 Retreat
- Duke of Edinburgh Bronze camp
- Year 10 Food technology excursion- lunchtime and Period 6
HOMEWORK CLUB – Week 3
Junior Library: Monday to Wednesday 3.20pm-4.00pm
Senior Library: Tuesday and Wednesday 3.15pm-5.00pm
Year 12
Year 10
Year 9
Year 7
MATHS TUTORIAL – Week 3
Room 2 – Junior site
Tuesday 7.45am-8.25am
ASSESSMENTS TASKS DUE IN WEEK 3
Thursday
Visual Arts
Thursday
Textiles and Designs
Tuesday
Food Technology
Friday
Food Technology
To be ongoing over weeks 3 to 5
Religious Education
Hand in task
In Class
Hand in task
In Class
In Class
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
ANZAC DAY THANK YOU
I would like to thank all students and staff who represented our four schools in the march and at the
commemorative service on ANZAC Day.
Special thanks go to our Drumline who did an outstanding job again. The
Drumline was made up of Jacob Searle, Liam Coelho, Mariah Murphy,
Nathan Ternes, Isobel Berryman, Nathan Brumby, Hannah Daley from
MacKillop College and Jarrod Stewart, Jordan Munro, Shannon Neville,
Bailey Armstrong, Jackson Roach, Harry Amos, Hannah Daley, Dylan
McNiff, Jake Teiffe, Hannah Garven from St Joseph‟s Regional College.
The students were trained by Mark Spence and assisted by Sharon Green and
Rob Denham. I would also like to especially thank Mr Darren Smith, Mrs
Jodie Rich and Miss Jessica Arthur who organised the students who marched.
YEAR 7 2016 OPEN NIGHT THANK YOU
Sincere thanks to all staff and students who assisted with our very successful Year 7 2016 Open Night this
week. I have received wonderful feedback and compliments about our student tour guides and staff who spoke
to the groups of parents and Year 6 students. I have no doubt their friendliness, willingness to chat to the
students and their parents, and to express their passion and love for the College contributes to Year 6 wanting to
come to MacKillop.
I would especially like to thank our student presenters, from Year 7 Abbey Newman and Daniel Ward and our
College Captains Sofia De Iuliis and Seamus Dempsey who added a special feature to our night; their insights
as students were extremely well received by the audience.
TERM TWO – THE KEY TO MAKING THIS TERM SUCCESSFUL IS TO BE ORGANISED
A major challenge for all students in Term 2 is being organised for a steady flow of assessment tasks and
preparation for the semester one exams.
Students need to look ahead, set some goals and plan to be well-organised and hence work steadily through the
term. Students need to decide to be the type of student who achieves their best
otherwise they will end the term being disappointed, knowing that they didn‟t work
hard and consequently attain unsatisfactory results in their first semester report.
Procrastination can be a big problem for students. Making the decision to start
working rather than talk to friends, watch television, play on the computer or chat on
the internet can be very difficult. Students need to decide to spend a considerable
amount of time on constructive homework and study.
Below are some tips which may help students avoid procrastination and work
towards being the best achiever they can be.
 Find out exactly the requirements of the tasks – clarify their understanding of
what is required (e.g. ask their teacher, talk to their friends)
 Set up times and places where they can study successfully
 Make sure their friends know when they will be studying (no phone calls, chats, emails or visits)
 Break the tasks into manageable bits (i.e. make a plan and tackle it bit by bit)
 Make a list of „things to do‟ and tick them off as they do them
 Reward themselves – reach a goal and receive a reward!
 Have regular breaks and set achievable goals for study periods
 Switch tasks (i.e. do the easy bits first)
 Indulge in positive self-talk
 Be persistent – don‟t give up
 Use the library well – students who were successful in the HSC noted this as a key factor for their study
 Believe in the old saying that „practice makes perfect‟. Continual practice will lead to long-term success.
 Be organised!!!!
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Being organised means that you will not feel stressed and you can enjoy the times when you are not working,
feeling confident that you have a set plan and you are following it.
I encourage parents to help their son / daughter with their plans and discuss organisational matters in
relation to study and homework.
UNIFORM
Thank you to the families who made sure all winter uniform requirements were ready for this term!
I urge parents to ensure their sons/daughters have all the correct uniform items. If any family has difficulty with
purchasing the necessary items please contact me at the College, I would be happy to help.
Students who choose not to wear the uniform correctly will be met with serious consequences. I am
disappointed with some students who are not wearing it correctly. It is a smart uniform when worn properly but
it looks very ordinary if this is not the case.
Some major concerns are:
• skirt length is to the knee
• collars are to have a top button which needs to be done up
• boys‟ shirts are to be tucked in.
“May the Spirit of the Lord be with you”.
Anne O’Brien
Principal
[email protected]
A MESSAGE FROM ST AGNES’ PARISH
THANK YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS
Although the ceremonies and celebrations of the Centenary of ANZAC Day are behind us,
I just have to say thank you and congratulations to all members of St Agnes‟ Parish schools‟
community who significantly contributed to the great success of the day. Acknowledging the
ANZACS and all those who have fought for their country is a very special part of our
Australian culture. Student, members of staff and parents participated or were involved in
many of the following events: special tributes at school assemblies; Camp Gallipoli in
Sydney, the Dawn Service and the ANZAC Day march; laying of wreaths; the combined St
Agnes‟ Parish Schools Band and Drum Line; the flag bearers and the bugler at the Parish
Mass. A number of people have commented to me on how proud they were of our students‟
participation in ANZAC Day commemorations. Thank you to all students, staff, parents and
family members who supported this very special day.
Thank you to Father James for being the main organiser of the LEAD Conference earlier in the week. It
was great to see so many of our own students (and students from other schools) celebrate and strengthen their
faith. Thank you to all the members of staff, especially our Youth Worker Ellen and the Youth Ministry Officers
(YMOs), Anna, Nic, Jordan and Aaron who were involved in the conference.
John McQueen
Coordinating Executive Officer
Parish Education
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ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – CURRICULUM AND ADMINISTRATION
EXAM TIMETABLES
This week all students in Years 7-11 were emailed their timetable for the upcoming exams. Copies of these
timetables are also attached to this newsletter. I encourage all students to begin planning for these exams by
developing a study timetable and concise study notes for each of their subjects. Please note that not all subjects
have formal exams in this time and in some cases other forms of assessment will be used. This information can
be found in your child‟s Term 2 Assessment planner.
Adam Kelly
Assistant Principal – Curriculum and Administration
[email protected]
ADMINSTRATION NEWS
SUBJECT AND EXCURISON STATEMENTS
Term 2 statements for Years 7 to 10 were mailed this week and senior statements were emailed. Payments via
Bpay are encouraged on a regular basis (weekly/fortnight).
Please note: Year 9 students have been billed for the Term 3 excursion to Canberra. A $50.00 non-refundable
deposit was due by Monday, 30th March. The balance is required by Monday, 17th August.
EASTER EGG RAFFLE
The Easter Egg raffle was drawn on the last day of Term 1 with the amount being raised in last week‟s
newsletter. A big congratulations to the winners of the raffle listed below:
Bella Chapman – Martino
Imogen Smith
Ellie Richards
Tawananyasha Chatikobo
Damian Tierney
Imogyn Smith
Cooper Gallagher
Jess Inglis (staff)
Sophie Smith
Byron Ayton
Patrick Mullens
Georgia Brown
Breaana Todd
Ellie Pilgrim
Kane Foster
Jenny Rumble (staff)
Majella Star
Jed O‟Brien
Amber Thompson
Charlie Keys
Aiden Warren
Mason Holten
Jarrod Fehon
Jacqueline Lutton
Grace Robinson
Sophi Jaggers
Koby Leelan
Jess Bruge
Jaxon Kerr
Stephanie Clark
Sharaya Thone
Naomi Langley
Mattise Martin
Anna Cassegrain
James Gardiner
Charlotte Moore
Isaac Post
Jacqui Palmer
Ms Pullin (staff)
Jade Horton
Mrs Gobius (staff)
Gemma Mooney
Ellie Moore
Madalin Boys
Kyle Kirley
Mrs Rich (staff)
Clancy Slowey
Nicholas Goldie
Ben Brennan
YEAR 11 NEWS
As you may be aware, Year 11 are looking forward to their first formal examination period during weeks 4 and
5. Exam periods for the senior school are a different experience for Year 11 students, as they are only required
to attend school for their specific exam time. This does heighten the importance of the examination timetable to
ensure that students present for tasks. All students have been issued a digital copy of this document.
During this week‟s year assembly, information was provided about the upcoming examination period, the need
to have their student card and about the procedures to follow if unable to complete an assessment task. Students
were also taught various strategies to reduce their stress during this time and manage their physical, mental and
emotional health. Some of the tips that may be helpful are:
1. Ensure students have a study plan or timetable to direct their study and keep them on task. Students are
encouraged to make a time with their tutor group mentor, study centre co-ordinator, or PC or classroom
teacher to seek assistance if needed.
2. Keep a balance between study, recreation and sleep. It is imperative that students are well rested and
able to concentrate both during study and on the day of a task. Ceasing paid work and regular sporting
activities may simply allow more time to procrastinate rather than end up being time well used.
Discretion is required in this area.
3. Eat a well-balanced diet and avoid the temptation to load up on sugar or caffeine, or both! This has been
found to be detrimental to a student‟s ability to concentrate.
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4. Maintain an organised study environment. This can mean the occasional tidy up to ensure a comfortable
and productive work space.
5. Try various methods of recall and revision such as the creation of visual prompts, recording study notes,
answering and marking practice questions, working in pairs or groups to practise articulating the learnt
information.
6. Students are encouraged to utilise their support system. It can be important for students to take time out
for dinner with the family, study with a peer or take the family dog to the beach. Maintaining balance
during assessment periods can mean students are able to better navigate these weeks whilst keeping that
all important smile on their face.
Please do not hesitate to contact the College if we can assist.
I would like to introduce to the College community the wonderful PC7, led by the equally wonderful Ms Anne
Marie Stacey.
Front (L-R) Britney Duck, Lizzie Wilde, Oscar Anderson, Cody Ross,
James Gallagher, Alex Isaac, Ms Anne Marie Stacey.
Back (L-R) Lewis Cosh, Morgan Wade, Joe Tierney, Thomas Rogers,
Cian Tattersall, Jas Lund, Mitchell Paterson, Jade Dulovic, Emily Piera,
Shir Seidenman, Courtney Irwin, Teigan Murray. Absent: Thomas
Biron, Lauren Darcy, Tahlia Grant
Bronwyn Avery
Year 11 Leader of Pastoral Care
[email protected]
YEAR 10 NEWS
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations and good luck to Jack Williams who will be travelling down to Kiama to compete today,
Saturday and Sunday. He is competing in the Juniors (16-17) and Opens (18+) divisions; if he places in the
finals for both divisions (due to second round knockouts in round 1) Jack will make National Titles in Coffs
Harbour.
Congratulations to Hayley Jones and Brad Ellison who received the first Pastoral Co-ordinators Awards of the
year. Well done and hopefully they will start flowing in now.
There were a large amount of Year 10 students who assisted in the lead up to or on the night of the Year 6
Information Night. Thank you to all those people; they did an amazing job and should be proud of their efforts.
Glen Littler
Year 10 Leader of Pastoral Care
[email protected]
YEAR 9 NEWS
PASTORAL CO-ORDINATOR AWARDS
Congratulations to the following Year 9 students on receiving a Pastoral Co-ordinator‟s Award this week:
Isobel Berryman, Diego Bovey-Mendez and Mitchell George. Well done.
NAPLAN
Students have been reminded about NAPLAN and the importance of attendance and punctuality. Please ensure
that each student has pencils, sharpener, eraser and a functional calculator. The program is as follows:
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Tuesday 12th May
Periods 1, 2 and 3
Languages
Wednesday 13th May
Period 1 & 2
Reading
Writing
Thursday 14th May
Periods 1, 2 and 3
Numeracy
(Calculator)
Numeracy
(Non-calculator)
Warren Lorger
Year 9 Leader of Pastoral Care
[email protected]
YEAR 8 NEWS
Another busy week completed and a lot to talk about!
A big thank you to all of the Year 8 students who attended the various ANZAC Day services. Following on
from that, the great effort shown by many Year 8 students who helped with tours, subject presentations on the
Year 6 Information Night.
In our Year Meeting this week we had the opportunity to talk about time management and organisation
leading up to semester 1 exams. Students had the opportunity to plan a pattern of study leading up to exam
time.
CONGRATULATIONS
To Julia Williams on being the only student in Year 8 to clock up her second Pastoral Co-ordinator’s
Award.
Dom Ashe
Year 8 Leader of Pastoral Care
[email protected]
YEAR 7 NEWS
VACCINATIONS
Further vaccinations for Year 7 have been scheduled for next Friday, 8th May. Similar to the previous one:
Year 7 students will need to pack for their scheduled classes; students will be called to the Area Health nurse in
groups during the day in order of PC groups.
Again, if a student would rather be „an early bird‟ and be vaccinated earlier in the day, please notify me.
Every student receiving vaccinations will need the signed consent form to give to the nurse on vaccination day.
Vaccinations will not be administered to students without a signed consent form.
MacKillop College offers this opportunity for convenience; parents/guardians may prefer to have their child
vaccinated at a doctor‟s surgery, particularly if it is anticipated there will be anxiety or adverse emotional or
physical reactions.
All Year 7s are permitted to wear their sport uniform on vaccination day for ease and comfort.
NAPLAN
Year 7 will undergo NAPLAN testing in Week 4, 12th to 14th May. Students should have a sharpener, eraser
and calculator. Attendance to NAPLAN is compulsory and it is paramount that students are punctual.
Tuesday 12th May
Periods 1, 2 and 3
Language Conventions
45 minutes
Writing
40 minutes
Wednesday 13th May
Period 1 & 2
Reading
65 minutes
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Thursday 14th May
Periods 1, 2 and 3
Numeracy (Calculator)
40 minutes
Numeracy (Non-calculator)
40 minutes
STUDY TIMETABLE
Every Year 7 student was emailed a copy of the Term 2 Assessment Calendar. I encourage students to print
these out and display these for your family‟s awareness.
All Year 7 were invited to attend a lunchtime workshop to prepare a personal study timetable for the weeks
leading up to semester one examinations. The premise is the need to plan for success where each student made
a schedule, allocating time at home for study and revision whilst managing home and other commitments. Each
student is encouraged to display their personal study timetable as a point of reference.
Many thanks to Mr Ashe who assisted me with the workshop, given the overwhelming attendance by some PC
groups. An additional workshop will be offered next Monday if you wish for your son or daughter to take up
this opportunity.
AWARDS
Congratulations Jye Blackney, Zachary Duckworth and Hannah Poppleton
who received a Principal‟s Award at our Year Assembly rewarding these
students‟ various ongoing meritorious efforts.
Congratulations also to Byron Ayton, Klaire Fallon, Feja Hamer, Claire
McLaughlin and Thomas Osborne who have earned Pastoral Co-ordinator‟s
Awards.
Jye Blackney, Anne O'Brien,
Zachary
Duckwirth
and
Hannah Poppleton
Nicole O’Connell
Year 7 Leader of Pastoral Care
[email protected]
TEACHING AND LEARNING NEWS
FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVING INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS
Last year, two students represented St Paul‟s High School in Melbourne at the Future Problem Solving Australia
competition. Rachel Goodwin and Imogen Smyth placed third and fifth respectively in the short story
“Scenario” Middle Division (Year 7-9). Rachel‟s result allowed her winning story entitled Watching Always,
Seeing Everything, to be submitted in the International Middle Division which was judged this year in the USA.
Rachel‟s story was marked by three judges and the scores added to create a rank. Rachel finished 12th in a field
of eighty. The students in the International Middle Division came from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore,
Hong Kong, Turkey and all fifty states of the USA with the ultimate winner from Ohio in the USA.
This has been a fabulous experience for Rachel, extending her critical thinking skills and developing her
creative writing through explicit coaching and comprehensive feedback. I look forward to working with Rachel
and other talented students again this year and we are aiming for future success.
Darren Smith
Leader of Pedagogy and FPSP Coach
WATCHING ALWAYS, SEEING EVERYTHING
Alaska was getting nervous.
I could tell because she kept pacing behind me, biting at her stubby fingernails and frowning so her forehead
crumpled like paper. The computers in front of me were easy to hack. Surprisingly easy. The weak, flimsy
passwords almost flung themselves aside in the wake of my long bony fingers. It helped that I had the codes and
passwords for each, scrawled in my father’s messy script on a small list beside me. I scratched the stubble along
the base of my jawline and glanced up, around the room.
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Hundreds of computers beamed back, smiling their glittering smiles at me, flashing their views of London’s
streets and houses and apartments. They were stacked on top of each other, flat screens hooked up on the walls
and smaller screens tilted to face the ceiling. Every CCTV camera in London was blasting through here - over
one thousand all revealing our little secrets, our little habits. How had it come to this?
“C’mon, Daniel. Move it.” Alaska nudged, startling me from my thoughts. Her hair was swept slightly to the
side by a draft, the thin black wisps thicker at the ends. Dandelion seeds.
I knew how of course. It all had happened two weeks ago…
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“Linda was telling me Alaska ran off again. True, Daniel?” Father dug his knife into the steak, watching the
blood and fat ooze slowly out. I nodded, swallowing my mouthful and adjusting the stiff tie dad made obligatory
for all family dinners. Mandy fiddled with the hem of her own fancy pink dress, glancing at her expensive
W.A.R.E phone in the process. The screen was see-through so I could watch as she typed a message and hit
send, immediately alerting the marketers who could see her message and forward it on to whoever she’d
intended it for.
Dad didn’t notice Mandy’s texting.
“How’d you hear about that?” I asked, flicking my attention back to dad. His expression tightened, as it always
did when I made these remarks about his job. His hand clenched around his HelpfulHomwareTec knife, which,
at the movement, began to propel the blade silently to cut through non-existent food.
“I hear,” He paused. “Things.”
“More like see things.” His ears pricked up but he’d missed the quip by an inch. I had no doubt he would look
through tonight’s dinner tape for my harsh murmur after we’d finished eating.
“Alaska is trouble, she is. A bad influence on you. I told Linda I’d glance at the city tapes for her; she's so
worried. If only she’d use her mind for good, she’d make an excellent employee at the shop.” I shook my
head dubiously and he raised an eyebrow.
“She’d never work for you, she hates W.A.R.E.” His other eyebrow raised and he stood, pressing the slide on
the table’s side. The thin mechanical voice piped up and dad turned away.
“You are wasting seventy-point-two-two-four grams of food. Are you willing to proceed?” Dad nodded and the
plate slid over the side of the table, the waste tipping into a small bin that disappeared immediately after the hit.
“Cleansing process initiated.”
Dad yawned and walked out of the room, patting his round stomach. I could see him glancing to the cameras
hooked on the walls; he was most certainly going to find out what I’d said. I got up too and repeated the
procedure with our W.A.R.E assistant as Mandy lifted her phone up and leant her elbows on the table, brushing
a strand of blonde hair away and typing in another text.
The living space was bright with city lights. I yawned, grabbing dinners CCTV tape. I ran over the disc with
another dated a few months back, and retuned the audio. It was all so easy. I could hear dad thudding down the
stairs and began to turn out of the room. A single disc beside the television glinted at me. I inched closer, dad’s
feet booming toward me. 'TOP SECRET' I reread the words printed on it. My fingers wrapped around it and I
slipped from the room seconds before dad marched in. I quickly made my way upstairs and shoved the tape onto
my television screen. The plastic face swallowed the disc and whirred into play mode. The screen flicked.
Paper files flittered onto the screen. A VoiceOver read through them mechanically.
- "Marcus Butler. Joined QuikCash at three pm yesterday. Angus Coote. Joined QuikCash at six pm
yesterday..." It read all the names off in a stiff monotone then continued on to MoneyMakers' new customers,
FreeDoms' new customers, AblePays' new customers. My fingers fumbled for my phone then stopped. He could
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trace a phone call... But he wouldn't bother if I made it on his phone. I rushed up the stairs two at a time and
grabbed it. His new sparkly lifePhone. The dial tones sung.
"Alaska? You were right... We need to help."
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“Okay, I’ve got the screens hooked up and it’ll start broadcasting in three..” I didn’t know what I was doing, I
was just a British kid whose dad was the most prominent figure in our society. “Two..”
But we had all experienced the discomfort of knowing we were watched; bus stations, houses, bedrooms. The
few places where privacy was available were being worked on right now. “One!” It’s all for the consumers, dad
would say when I was young. Gotta know what they want so we can get it. Well, here’s what they want, dad.
Privacy.
The screens shuddered to a halt, smiling faces falling to frowns. Then they whirred and fizzled and the image
brought up again, reflected a thousand times over, was not of London’s tubes or stores or parks, but of this
room. Alaska took a step forward to be closer to the one security camera that would ruin the rest. Her fuzzy
black and white face flicked.
When she opened her mouth to speak it echoed. Millions of people were seeing this. We’d reversed the cameras
all over London and now projects of us, moving and preparing to speak were splashed onto London’s tubes and
stores and parks. Alaska’s face glinted and shifted and I wondered if she was realising what we were doing just
as we had done it, like me. Her face set and she began to speak, slow and clear.
“Mandy Travis: three minutes ago, stepped off GreenLand Railways train on her way to Paris, France. Her
boyfriend’s name is Earl Bludwin. His last login onto an internet accessing search engine was for diamond
rings. Recommended searches for him are: Engagement Rings. London Houses. Wedding Planners.” She took a
loud breath only I could hear.
“Alvin Blake: twenty-four seconds ago, logged into his W.I.S.E laptop and searched for Match. He has
completed his online survey as I speak and has been listed 140 compatible partners, 250 well-matched partners
and 300 potential matches.” They had realised our intrusion now, I could almost see their hurried keystrokes as
they tried to fight me off.
“Daniel Martin:” I startled, glancing up for a second. Alaska doesn’t look at me. “Son of the owner of the
W.A.S.E Corporation. Missing since 10:09pm, Saturday 13th October, 2039. Seen climbing out a twenty story
window. A recorded fifty-six cameras in his home, but on the eve of this day three years ago a burglar managed
to make off with half a million pounds.” Her eyes flick to me and then back to the camera. It's the only time she
breaks speech.
“W.A.S.E. the Worlds Accumulated Security Evolution. Or, as I like to call it, Watching Always, Seeing
Everyone.” She swallows and her eyes dull but the screen doesn’t pick up the change in her like I do. “I know
what you’re thinking. Why would they want to watch me? Why bother with someone whose expendable? But as
I’ve just proven, it doesn’t matter." My fingers are spinning on the keys, fighting and fighting and fighting as
she murmurs the last words. "It doesn't matter. They already are.”
The big warehouse is silent. I can hear her breath loud and clear. The door clashes open and men wearing
heavy security suits run towards us. They are holding guns and weapons as they pick us up and drag us slowly
out, Alaska not bothering to fight it as we march through the door together. Before we fade from view I see her
eyes flick to the screens, her face reflected in each one. A guard tugs her forward and she follows, letting a peep
of grin sparkle on her lips before she does.
Middle Division Scenario on “A surveillance Society”
by Rachel Goodwin (Year 8, 2014)
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NUMERACY NEWS
The solution to last week‟s questions is that there were 9 swimming ducks, 8 normal ducks and 19 lame ducks.
The students with the correct answer were Nicola Di Bona, Nathan Francis, Jack Redgrove and Alexander
Green. Well done to those four students.
PROBLEM #2
There are eight identical looking snooker balls. Seven weigh exactly the same and one is marginally heavier.
Using a balance scale, how can you determine which is the heavier ball in only two weighings of balls?
Christine Harmer
Numeracy Coordinator
[email protected]
ENRICHMENT NEWS
ENRICHMENT – TERM 2
Term 2 presents many opportunities for students to be involved in academic enrichment initiatives with many
competitions and programs open for registration. If your child has settled well into the school year during Term
1 and has made good progress in their learning, then maybe Term 2 is the perfect time to extend themselves by
becoming involved in further academic pursuits of interest.
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CHALLENGE 2015
Congratulations to those Year 9 and 10 students who have signed up for this day of competition in Kempsey in
week 3. This is a nationwide STEM outreach program presented by the University of Newcastle in partnership
with communities, Rotary clubs, universities and sponsors. Through the Challenge, students experience aspects
of science and engineering, which they would not usually see in their school environment. On the day, students
will construct a mini-catapult from dagwood dog sticks, elastic bands and tape to launch a foam golf ball at a
target from varying distances, make a suspension system to enable a small buggy to carry loads across an
undulating simulated Mars surface, and develop networks that join a series of points in the most efficient way
possible. Students will compete in teams and be awarded points for efficiency, design and accuracy. We wish
the teams well for their activities on the day.
FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVING AUSTRALIA
This program is on offer again in 2015 following on from the wonderful success of Rachel Goodwin in 2014.
Rachel is involved again this year along with Imogen Smyth and Hannah Cuttmore of Year 9, Annika Toohey
of Year 8 and Sereanna Zwaan of Year 10. Congratulations to all the girls for their involvement this year and we
wish them all the best with their writing under the guidance of Mr Darren Smith.
TOURNAMENT OF MINDS
Following on from our success over the past five years, it‟s time to start thinking about TOM 2015. Term 2 is
our starting point for sign ups and development of teams ready to commence the challenge on day 1 of Term 3.
For our Year 7 families, if you or your child would like further information on TOM and how it operates in a
secondary school, please call or email the co-ordinator, Mrs Mandy Palin [email protected]
Throughout the last few years we have grown this program to three teams and it is my goal this year to enter a
MacKillop College team in all four categories, Maths/Engineering, Social Science, Language Literature and
Applied Technology. TOM is for students from Years 7 to 10, consisting of teams of seven students across all
four year levels. It is a wonderful opportunity for creativity, leadership, teamwork and problem solving in a fun,
nurturing and safe environment. If students are unsure about what TOM involves, please
encourage them to come and have a chat.
MATHS CHALLENGE FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS
WHAT IS THE MCYA?
The Maths Challenge for Young Australians is an enrichment program run by the
Australian Mathematics Trust that targets the top 20% of students. It identifies talented
students, recognising their achievements nationally and providing support that will enable
them to reach their own levels of excellence. This year I would like to offer our talented
Mathematicians the opportunity to be involved in the Maths Challenge to supplement
their knowledge and to extend their problem solving beyond the classroom.
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The challenge is designed for highly able Mathematicians. I would recommend that all students in the top Maths
classes consider becoming involved in this initiative. It runs for three weeks; you can work with your friends
and it is a great way to extend yourself Mathematically. For interested students or parents, please see me for
further information or email me on [email protected]
FANCY YOURSELF….? – COMPETITIONS!
There are a number of competitions open to secondary school students, many with great prizes up for grabs.
These come from a variety of areas including writing, Mathematics, coding, filmmaking, Science and
Commerce. Some of these competitions are advertised on the “Learning Board” at the College junior site,
located outside room 37. If your child is interested in furthering their passion or area of excellence please
encourage them to look on the board for some ideas or come and chat to me about what it is that they like to do.
With so many competitions available, I‟m sure there is something that I can find to spark their interest. If you
wish to further discuss these opportunities please do not hesitate to call or email.
.
Mandy Palin
Enrichment Co-ordinator
[email protected]
VISUAL ARTS
Fantastic news from two of our very clever Year 10 Visual Arts students over the holidays.
Jazmyn Jennings took out 1st place in the youth art section of the Hastings Easter Art Prize, winning a very cool
$150 for her pen drawing titled "The Bear".
Tara McIntosh won 3rd place banking $50 with her painting called "Vivid".
These students are excelling in the classroom and it's great to see them getting involved by putting their art out
there in the wider community. As anyone who's exhibited before knows - it's a very exciting, nervous and
rewarding experience seeing your work on public display.
Congratulations on Jazmyn and Tara's success. I'm certain we can look forward to seeing them continue to
develop and produce exciting original art into the future.
Artwork by Tara McIntosh
Artwork by Jazmyn Jennings
Lincoln Beddoe
Acting Visual Arts Coordinator
[email protected]
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SPORT NEWS
YEAR 7 TO 10 SPORT TERM 2
ALL students in Year 7-10 will participate in an athletics program for sport this term leading into our College
Athletics Carnival. Year 8-10 will do this at school on Tuesdays in their normal sport periods whilst Year 7 will
do athletics in their respective sport doubles throughout the timetable.
After the carnival students will participate in a House Challenge based at school.
MACKILLOP CROSS COUNTRY
While the weather tried to curtail our annual cross country carnival for the second time this year we managed to
sneak it in before the storms hit in the afternoon. The students again displayed superb athleticism and
determination as they traversed a course new to them. Thank you to Jack Pilgrim for giving up his last day of
school holidays and assisting with creating a wet weather friendly track the day before the carnival and to Josh
Dowrick, Sam Bailey, Kurt McRae and Ben Kercher for assisting with course preparation and escorting students
around the cross country course on their mountain bikes.
We are fortunate to have many fit and talented runners with both boys and girls posting extremely good times –
suffice to say we are sending a very strong team to the Diocesan Cross Country Carnival on Thursday, 21st May.
This race marks the last race for some of our Year 12 students who have run in every cross country carnival
since Year 7 – a special mention to Sam Lewis, Riley Irwin, Max Mottee and Mekayla Everingham.
12 Boys
Place
TIME
Name
1
11:35
Alex Horder
2
11:36
Ben Heslop
3
17:32
Liam Stewart
12 Girls
Place
TIME
Name
1
16:10
Savana Sumsky
2
16:10
Taryin McIntyre
3
16:57
Ruby Taylor
TIME
Name
1
11:25
Boyd Bann-Murray
2
11:28
Lleyton Wall
3
11:30
TJ Avery
TIME
Name
1
12:50
Miren Davies
2
12:52
Freja Hamer
3
12:54
Maia Marino
TIME
Name
1
15:23
Flynn Goodman
2
15:40
Max Milligan
3
17:23
Jyall Treiger
TIME
Name
1
18:10
Paige Leishman
2
21:13
Annika Toohey
3
21:40
Ellie Richards
10
26:41
Hannah Attkin
13 Boys
Place
13 Girls
Place
14 Boys
Place
14 Girls
Place
12
15 Boys
Place
TIME
Name
1
14:49
Griffin Goodman
2
15:10
Jed Clarke
3
15:30
Tommy Brennan
15 Girls
Place
TIME
Name
1
19:25
Alannah Grose
2
21:15
Tully Pearson
3
21:40
Shelby Grainger
16 Boys
Place
TIME
Name
1
22:40
Hunter Leishman
2
24:00
Lachlan Myers
3
24:20
Lachlan Kirkland
TIME
Name
1
25:40
Amelia Humphreys and Jasmin Lawrence
2
25:47
Jade Horton
TIME
Name
1
20:30
Jack Pilgrim
2
21:59
Eoghan Barltrop
3
23:12
Max Lower
16 Girls
Place
17 Boys
Place
17 Girls
Place
TIME
Name
1
17:57
Erinn Smith
2
20:25
Lucy Williams
3
24:10
Monica Worth
TIME
Name
18 Boys
Place
1
29:30
Sam Lewis
2
38:30
Riley Irwin
3
42:40
Max Mottee
18 Girls
Place
1
TIME
Name
35:10
Mekayla Everingham
REPRESENTATIVE SPORT
CONGRATULATIONS:
BILL TURNER GIRLS AND BOYS FOOTBALL
Congratulations to our boys and girls soccer teams who emphatically
defeated St Columba and St Paul‟s Kempsey respectively on
Wednesday in round 2 of the Bill Turner soccer competition. The boys
defeated St Columba 6-0 and the girls defeated St Paul's Kempsey 4-0.
There was a great display of sportsmanship, skill and comradery
amongst the teams.
Thank you to the many parents, students and staff who supported our
teams to victory.
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TRIATHLON
Congratulations to Sam Lewis who competed at a National level and was given the honour
of captaining the NSW Triathlon team at the School Sport Australia Triathlon
Championships (Nationals).
Sam competed on 29th April in the individual event finishing 8th out of a field of 50
triathletes – taking home a NSW bronze medal. He was third fastest in the swim, fourth
fastest on the bike but unfortunately suffered from cramps on the run leg. Sam continues to
compete today in the relay event.
UPCOMING DATES
 4th & 5th May
 28th- 1st May
 4th May
 6th- 8th May
Diocesan touch football at Lismore (date change)
NSW All Schools golf at Wentworth Falls (Lily Baker & Jackson Jubelin)
NSWCCC swimming & diving championships at Homebush
NSWCCC basketball championships at Coffs Harbour
If you have any questions regarding sport at MacKillop College please do not hesitate to contact me either by
email or phone at the College.
Erin Gallagher
Sport Co-ordinator
[email protected]
COLLEGE MUSIC NEWS
“Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has
given us.” Martin Luther
ANZAC DAY CEREMONY
Well done to all music students involved in various Anzac services this week. The MacKillop College Concert
Band and Choir provided the music for the College Anzac Day service on Wednesday, 22nd April. All students
involved performed exceptionally and provided a high level of respect and support to our servicemen and
women of the past 100 years. Special mention must be given to Cameron Gan who performed the Last Post and
Reveille beautifully.
The SAPSS Drumline and Brass Ensemble also performed at the
College service on Wednesday in addition to marching at the Anzac
Ceremony at the Town Green on Saturday, 25th April. This ensemble
was exceptional in leading the SAPSS student representatives in their
march down Horton Street. The ensemble was highly polished and
professional in their delivery. Well done to all students involved and to
the co-ordinating efforts of Sharon Green and Mark Spence.
SAPSS Drumline and Brass Ensemble
MacKillop College Choir
Cameron Gan (“The Last Post/Reveille”)
PERFORMING ENSEMBLES SHIRTS
Orders for performing ensemble shirts have been placed. These shirts should arrive within three weeks,
hopefully in time for Big Band Blast. Thank you for your patience.
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CO-CURRICULAR MUSIC WEBSITE
Parents and students are encouraged to regularly visit the co-curricular music webpage on the College website.
All students participating in the co-curricular music program have been encouraged to bookmark this page and
regularly refer to it for information and notices. This website can be found within the new college website or by
using the following link:
http://pmaclism.catholic.edu.au/creative-arts/co-curricular-music
A range of information can be accessed on the website including:
 ensemble information, rehearsal schedules and sign up forms
 music tuition information
 major event information
 photos and video of performances
 gig and excursion notes.
All information given to students in rehearsal is posted on this site. It is a great resource to aid household
organisation! Please contact Mr Denham if you have any problems accessing information on this site.
YEAR 7 OPEN NIGHT 2016
Well done to all students who performed in the MacKillop College Big Band on Tuesday night for the Year 7
2016 Open Night. The performance was entertaining for the audience and a fantastic way to showcase the cocurricular music program. Special mention must be given to Nicholas Tessede and Jackson Burton for excellent
solos during the performance. Well done to all!
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Good luck to the MacKillop College Jazz Ensemble (“The Groove Merchants”) who will be participating in the
local “Battle of the Bands” competition being hosted at St Columba Anglican School on Wednesday, 7th May.
Band members include: Nicholas Tessede, Nathan Ternes, David Newman, Tom Berryman, Tom Horder,
Matthew Chee and Jackson Burton.
BIG BAND BLAST 2015
The MacKillop College Big Band will again participate in this year‟s Big Band Blast music festival to be held in
and around the Glasshouse and Town Green across the weekend of 29th to 31st May. All students should have
registered at the Junior office. Registration is required in order for students to perform at the concert on
Saturday and to participate in all workshops and concerts throughout the weekend. A final information note will
be provided to students soon detailing performance times and expectations for the event.
GLASSHOUSE LUNCH CONCERT
On Friday, 8th May the MacKillop College Big Band and Jazz Ensemble will perform at the Glasshouse outdoor
podium as part of the Mid North Coast Conservatorium of Music Lunch concert Series for 2015. Students must
return their permission slip and bus money to the Junior Office as soon as possible. The concert starts at
12.30p.m. and concludes at 1.30p.m. Attendance is free and open to all. We hope to see you there!
MUSIC ENSEMBLE PROGRAM – WEEK 10
Monday
Senior Stage Band: 7.45am-8.45am – Music room J12
SAPSS Jazz Band: 4.00pm-5.30pm – St Joseph‟s Regional College
Praise Band – Lunchtime – Music room J12
Tuesday
Percussion Ensemble: 8.00am-8.45am – Music room J12
Junior Stage Band: Lunchtime – Music room J12
Wednesday
Vocal Ensemble: 8.00am-8.45am – Music room J16
MacKillop Choir: Lunchtime – Music room J16
SAPSS Drumline: 4.00pm-5.30pm – St Joseph‟s Regional College
Thursday
Concert Band: 7.45am – 8.45am – Music room J12
Brass Ensemble: Lunchtime – Music room J12
SAPSS Concert Band: 4.00pm – 5.30pm – Music room J12
Friday
Big Band: 7.45am – 8.45am – Music room J12
Jazz Ensemble: Lunchtime – Music room J12
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, 6th May
Whole School Assembly
Junior MPC - Percussion Ensemble
Battle of the Bands
St Columba Anglican School – Jazz Ensemble
For more information please contact Jodie Rich
Glasshouse Lunch Concert
Glasshouse, Port Macquarie – Big Band and Jazz Ensemble
Youth Mass
4.00pm – 6.00pm St Agnes‟ Church – Senior Stage Band (Praise Band)
Years 7-10 Assembly
Junior MPC – Concert Band
Big Band Blast
Town Green, Port Macquarie – Big Band
Sing for the Solomons
MacKillop Performance Theatre – Senior Stage Band, Big Band, SAPSS Jazz
Band and HSC Music students
Thursday, 7th May
Friday, 8th May
Sunday, 10th May
Wednesday, 20th May
Saturday, 30th May
Thursday, 7th June
If you have any questions relating to music tuition or co curricular music please contact me via email, phone or
visit the College website and click on the Creative Arts tab.
Rob Denham
Co curricular Music Coordinator
[email protected]
We want your saxophones, trumpets and trombones!
Do you have a band instrument gathering dust at home? Have you thought about donating or selling it to the
College?
The band program is in need of instruments to hire to students keen to learn a new instrument. If you are
interested in donating or selling instruments to MacKillop College please contact the Co-curricular Music Coordinator Rob Denham, through the College office or by email.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL NEWS
THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS
The Battle of the Bands is an initiative of the student leaders from high schools in the
Hastings Region. It is an opportunity for the high schools to meet together in a social
setting and listen to the talented musicians in our school communities.
In 2015, The Battle of the Bands will take place on Thursday, 7th May at St Columba
Anglican School. The performances will start at 6.00p.m. sharp and it is expected to
finish at 9.00p.m. Event security will lock the gates during the event, so late arrivals and
early departures will not be permitted.
“The Groove Merchants” will be performing two musical items and will represent
MacKillop College. This band consists of seven talented musicians from Year 9. We
wish the boys well and hope they are successful in bringing home the trophy.
The cost of a ticket is $4 and students can purchase tickets from SRC members on the junior site in the fountain area
during lunch 2 on Friday, Monday and Tuesday. On the senior site, tickets are available in the Year 11 and 12 area.
Ticket numbers are limited, so first in best dressed. Tickets must be pre-purchased as there will be no tickets available
at the venue. Students can buy tickets for immediate family members. When tickets are sold the name of the recipient
is recorded.
A BBQ is available on the night at a cost of $3 and students can vote for their favourite band or charity. Money raised
from voting in the People‟s Choice Award will go towards charities nominated by each school.
Jodie Rich
SRC Co-ordinator - [email protected]
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CANTEEN – Week 3, Term 2
(Year 7 to 10 Campus)
Monday
Kylie Abbot, Liz West, Megan Tregier
Tuesday
Treena Heslop, Jan Francis, Kathy Dibbs
Wednesday
Beth Todd, Lindell Bailey, Jodie Richmond
Thursday
Nicole Bann Murray, Jo Madden, Lisa Richards
Friday
Evelyn Chee, Margie Cassegrain, Cindy Mullens, Kristine Fallon
COMMUNITY NEWS
HASTINGS BASEBALL INC Registrations will
commence Friday, 1st May 2.30pm to 4.30pm at Wauchope
IGA. Contact [email protected] or phone Rose
65852076 for further dates and locations.
THE SALVATION ARMY: The International Staff Band of
the Salvation Army will be visiting from England UK and
will be performing at the Port Macquarie Salvation Army at
110 Lord Street on the evening of 21st October. All are
welcome.
St Joseph’s Primary School – Junior Talent Quest –
coming up on Sunday, 14th June – stay tuner for more
information.
Positive Partnerships – free workshop for parents and
carers of children with autism – Tuesday, 12th & 13th
May – register your place at positivepartnerships.com.au
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10.40am start
11.00am start
11.00am start
10.40am start
10.40am start
MORNING
START 9 a.m. + (5mins Reading) (10.35am)
MONDAY
Day 6
11th May
TUESDAY
Day 7
12th May
WEDNESDAY
Day 8
13th May
Retreats
THURSDAY
Day 9
14th May
Retreats
FRIDAY
Day 10
15th May
Retreats
MONDAY
Day 1
18th May
TUESDAY
Day 2
19th May
WEDNESDAY
Day 3
20th May
THURSDAY
Day 4
21st May
FRIDAY
Day 5
22nd May
AFTERNOON
START 1.20 p.m. + (5mins Reading) (2.55pm)
Mathematics – General
Mathematics
Geography
NAPLAN
Food (Study Centre)
SOR 1
NAPLAN
Music (Study Centre)
ITT (Study Centre)
English Extension 1(Study Centre)
NAPLAN
Modern History Orals
Legal Studies (Study centre)
Senior Science
Chemistry
PDHPE
Economics Online
English Standard and Advanced - Orals
SDD Online in study centre
English Standard and Advanced - Orals
Business Studies
Hospitality
Maths Extension1
Ancient History
Earth and Environmental Science
Physics
Design and Technology
CAFS ( 1 Hour) in study Centre
Engineering Studies in study centre
Biology
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All exams are 1.5 hours unless indicated
All exams have 5 minutes reading time, unless otherwise stated. All exams will be held in the
MacKillop MPR, unless otherwise stated.
Students are expected to be present and ready to enter the exam room at least 10 minutes before
the scheduled starting time of the exam.
YEAR 11 MID-YEAR PRELIMINARY COURSE EXAMS 2015
2015 Semester One Exam Timetable
Friday 22nd May
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
Period 5
Period 6
Year 7
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Year 8
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Year 9
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Monday 25th May
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
Period 5
Period 6
Year 7
Maths
Maths
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Study
Science
Year 8
Study
HSIE
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Maths
Maths
Year 9
Study
Religion
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Study
PDHPE
Tuesday 26th May
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
Period 5
Period 6
Period 7
Year 7
Study
French
French
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Study
PDHPE
Year 8
Study
Science
Science
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Study
Religion
Year 9
Study
English
English
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Study
HSIE
Year 10
Elective 1
Changeover/Study
Elective 2
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Study
HSIE
Wednesday 27th
May
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
Period 5
Period 6
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Study
English
English
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Study
HSIE
Study
English
English
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Study
Electives
Elective 1
Changeover/study
Elective 2
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Study
Science
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Thursday 28th May
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
Period 5
Period 6
Year 7
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Year 8
Study
PDHPE
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Year 9
Maths
Maths
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
FRENCH
FRENCH
Year 10
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Year 10
English
English
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Study
Religion
Year 10
Study
Science
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Maths
Maths
Friday 29th May
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Period 1
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
FRENCH
Period 2
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
FRENCH
Period 3
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Period 4
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Period 5
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Period 6
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
Normal lessons
NOTE:
 As exam lengths vary please ensure teachers explain to each class when the exam will commence and thus how much of
the allocated study lesson will be available for students to study.
 If elective classes do not have an exam teachers must set 45 minutes of quiet, individual work to be completed in the
scheduled exam timeslot. Lesson plan must be provided for supervising teachers.
 Due to the athletics carnival falling in week 7. Tuesdays catch up exams will occur on the following Friday.
REMEMBER: If the class teacher needs to be on supervision for their exam (because of listening sections, special instructions etc)
please let me know.
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