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Dear Parents/Carers and Friends of Marymount College
At the end of this week we draw to a close Semester 1 of the school year. In reflecting over
the year so far, I am continually inspired and rejuvenated by the community we are, the
learning we offer, our commitment to wellbeing and our roots as a school in the Good
Samaritan tradition. This is only possible because of the people who are part of the
Marymount community. A daily commitment to providing excellence in teaching and learning
in an environment that nurtures deep learning, wellbeing and faith is the hallmark of
Marymount College. Professional learning that is aligned with the strategic intent of the
College is foundational for continual improvement. This semester our work in Restorative
Practices has created a solid platform for identity and practice to marry. Our learning
partnership with Flinders University continues to develop deep content knowledge in
numeracy. The professional learning workshops led by Dr David Moltow from University of
Tasmania in collaboration with Dr Virginia Kinnear have provoked profound consideration to
the deliberate naming of Intellectual Virtues as part of teaching and learning. Alice Dunlop
has worked on an eco-spirituality project with staff and students and this work will continue
through Mel Carey and Laura Parsons into the second half of the year.
I wish to acknowledge and thank you for the positive messages you and current students
share with friends about Marymount College. Having just completed the bulk of enrolment
interviews for 2016 and 2017, your word of mouth recommendation encourages new
families to visit, meet and enrol their daughter.
Recently, Chair of School Board, Leanne Prior, myself and Monsignor Ian Dempsey attended
a meeting hosted by the Catholic Education Office. Schools were invited to come together to
provide feedback and discuss the proposed strategy for Leading Catholic Education to New
Levels of Excellence Paper. The paper details ten key actions CESA are developing as part of
their drive towards offering families excellent Catholic Education in SA.
At the end of this week, mid year school reports will be distributed. These reports form part
of the required reporting processes under the Schools Assistance Act (2008). I encourage all
parents/carers to make a special time with your daughter to view and discuss her report.
This is also a good time to chat with your daughter about how she views her progress and
achievements. In addition, it can also be a time to reflect and name specific learning goals. If
you have any questions at all about your daughter’s report, please do not hesitate to contact
your daughter’s Home Group teacher/s. The School Performance Report is another way that
schools are required to annually communicate with their community. Please read the
2014 Annual Report which is on our College website or if you wish, a hard copy is available
from the front office.
At the end of this week we farewell and offer our thanks and best wishes to staff who are beginning
leave or finishing up a teaching contract. Bon voyage and safe travels to Christina Jonas as she
prepares for her leave for the remainder of the school year. I thank Nikki Castle and Ayami Dow for
their contribution to our community and wish them well for their future. Maria Formichella will be on
leave for Term 3, as will Linda Oswald for the remainder of the year and we look forward to
MARYMOUNT COLLEGE 8 Colton Avenue Hove SA 5048 Phone 08 8298 2388 Fax 08 8298 8891 secretary@mc.catholic.edu.au www.mc.catholic.edu.au
Principal Ms Sara Scungio
Deputy Principal Ms Leone Coorey
APRIM Mrs Christina Jonas
Chaplain Mrs Carmel Briggs
Leader of Learning Ms Barbara Smith
Leader of Organisation Mrs Sandra Daly
School Starts ............................................... 8:35am
Recess.................................... 10:50am - 11:10am
Lunch ......................................... 1:10pm - 1:50pm
School Dismissal ......................................... 3:15pm
Direct Numbers Please call the following numbers directly:
Absentees ............................................ 8179 4444
Canteen Mrs Maria Bruno-Bossio ........ 8179 4415
Communications Mrs Jennie Muller ...... 8179 4404
Counsellor Ms Lyn Heuzenroeder ........ 8179 4411
Counsellor Mrs Kelly Pritchard ............ 8179 4411
CEA* Office Ms Tracey Tapscott ........ 8179 4421
Enrolments Mrs Jen Rollins.................. 8179 4420
Finance Mrs Coralie Bandiera .............. 8179 4405
iPad Program Mr Matt Richards .......... 8179 4413
Music .................................................... 8179 4417
Reception ............................................. 8179 4400
Resource Centre ................................. 8179 4406 All these extensions have the ability to leave a voice mail message
Important Dates Tuesday 30 June
Presentation Assembly 10:00am
Drama Production 7:00pm
Wednesday 1 July
Yr7 Life Education (and Thursday)
Yr7 Gathering of Grandparents/Grand-friends
Drama Production 7:00pm
Friday 3 July
Term 2 Concludes 3:15pm
Tuesday 21 July
Term 3 Commences 8:35am
In Sympathy We ask your prayers for Lily Booth and Chloe &
Emily Wilczek who have had family pass away
recently.
God of love, the Booth and Wilczek families who
have known the time for planting, for laughing and
for dancing. The joys of happier days can never be
taken from them. Let those joys soften the pain of
their suffering now. We ask this through Jesus and
his mother, Mary. Amen.
welcoming Leticia Andrusiak and Kat Elliott. We wish Sister Loyola well as she takes time away to
rest, travel and support friends and colleagues over the next 6 weeks. Sister Loyola is a familiar face
to our College, as she volunteers support across the Year 6 team. I take this opportunity to thank her
for her ongoing contributions to the College and the assistance she provides.
I wish all students and families a restful and rejuvenating break from school routines over the
next two weeks. A reminder that Monday, 20 July is a student free day as staff engage in
professional learning and school development.
God Bless
Sara Scungio
Principal
David Ruggerio, druggerio@mc.catholic.edu.au
I have thoroughly enjoyed my first week at Marymount College. I have spent many years in
Catholic Education, in a variety of leadership roles at numerous schools, including: Thomas
More College, St Columba College, St Paul’s College, Christian Brothers’ College and
Blackfriars. The community at Marymount has been exceptionally welcoming and this is
testimony to the parents, students and staff who are part of the Marymount family. I look
forward to my time here and hope to meet as many of you as possible.
“Little girl, get up!” Over almost 20 years in education I have witnessed the desperate lengths walked and
sacrifices made by parents for their children. As an educator we are committed to working
with parents to ensure the best outcomes for their children. This partnership allows children
to reach their true God given potential.
This week’s Gospel is from the evangelist Mark. The story fits into a series of miracle stories
of Jesus, where Jesus displays power over demons, nature, sickness and death. Jairus, a
synagogue leader, pleads with Jesus to save his 12 year old daughter who is at the point of
death. During his plea, Jairus is confronted with the devastating news that his daughter is
dead. Jesus interrupts and reassures Jairus with the words, “Do not fear, only believe.” As
Jesus enters the house he is met with the commotion of the situation, wailing, weeping and
hopelessness. Jesus questions their attitude and the crowd respond with ridicule. Jesus
ignores the ridicule and takes the little girl by the hand and says to her, “Talitha cum”, which
means, “Little girl, get up!” Shock and amazement befalls the crowd as she gets up and is
restored to life. Jesus pragmatically follows up with the order to give her something to eat.
As a Catholic college for girls, we are charged with the mission to ensure our girls, “get up”
and live life to the full. There may be times in a girl’s life when a situation may appear beyond
repair. There may be strained relationships, damaging behaviours, mediocre academic results,
challenging personal trials or worrisome medical issues. In these situations, we as a college
community work with parents, in the faith of Jesus and the charism of the Good Samaritan
Sisters. We enter the situation with the courage to never give up, despite the ridicule we may
encounter, so as to ensure every girl can ‘get up’ and be restored to reach her full potential.
Jesus’ last command, to give her something to eat, mirrors the pragmatic approach of the
Good Samaritan story. We must meet people where they are and tend to their immediate
needs and wounds. Wellbeing involves first ministering to the wounds surrounding the issue
and then ensuring plans are in place for the long term restoration to a new way of living. This
can be an extensive and arduous process which ebbs and flows, but a Catholic school can
never give up. We are challenged to have faith and not be afraid of the crowd’s opinion, but
instead see the child as being close to the mystery of God; in need of restoration to a path
that leads to life, because this is what Jesus demands of us.
I wish to leave you with some practical wellbeing tips you can try with your daughter over the
break. Firstly, mindfulness is an art form which is thankfully gaining prominence in our busy western
world. We need to encourage our children to become mindful and spend time in meditation and
prayer so as to slow down the chaos. Secondly, gratitude is a key component to a positive mind.
Spend some time in nature; be grateful for a sunset, thankful for wildlife, appreciative of the rain.
Thirdly, eat well and exercise regularly, allow the body to move and feel alive. Finally, build strong
relationships that endure by making the time to be truly present to each other. These are the basic
building blocks of Positive Psychology; obvious, simple but all too often ignored!
For a practical beginning, click here to see Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls website (recommend by
psychologist Steve Biddulph) on dealing with emotions and mindfulness.
Blessings and peace for the school holidays.
Federation News Parents/carers are invited to a conversation
with internationally renowned Professor Carla
Rinaldi on Monday 20 July from 6:00pm -
7:30pm at the Catherine Community Centre,
Nazareth Catholic Community, 176 Crittenden
Road Findon. Click here to register (a light
supper will be provided).
Be connected. Be informed. Be heard.
Southern Cross The monthly Newspaper can be accessed via
www.thesoutherncross.org.au.
Term 2 Tue 28-Apr to Fri 3-Jul
Term 3 Tue 21-Jul to Fri 25-Sep
Term 4 Tue 13-Oct to Fri 4-Dec
School Located at the rear of SHC Senior Campus,
Scarborough Street, Somerton Park. MasterCard,
Visa Card and EFTPOS available. Direct
telephone (08) 8350 2586.
Second-hand Uniforms Neat, current uniforms are accepted for re-sale
during shop hours. All submissions MUST BE
RECENTLY laundered.
Holiday Trading Thursday 16 July............ 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday 17 July ................. 81:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday 18 July ............ 9:00am - 1:00pm
Term Two AND Three Trading Tuesday ......................... 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday ................... 8:00am - 12:00 noon
Thursday ........................ 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Canteen Roster If you are unable to help, please try and
organise a swap or call Maria on 8179 4415.
Wednesday 1 Jul Rebecca Cooper
Friday 3 Jul Kerryl Marshall & Elizabeth Rea
Tuesday 21 Jul Suzy Rosenthal
Wednesday 22 Jul Leanne Murphy
Thursday 23 Jul Joy Larsson
Friday 24 Jul Donna King
Monday 27 Jul Bridie Henry
Tuesday 28 Jul Luisa Partridge
Wednesday 29 Jul Sharon Hogan
Friday 31 Jul Alysia Scarce & Loretta Gabbana
Monday 3 Aug Claudia de Corcoran
Tuesday 4 Aug Sheree Foster
Wednesday 5 Aug Rebecca Kohler
Thursday 6 Aug Roxanne Davey
Friday 7 Aug Verity van Balen & Charmaine Dignam
Monday 10 Aug Anne McGuffin
Tuesday 11 Aug Rebecca Wade
Christina Jonas, cjonas@mc.catholic.edu.au Direct: 8179 4409
What a fabulous semester we have had, with many learning opportunities and highlights for
your daughter to be a part of. It is exciting to be a part of such a vibrant Community with
great evidence of support from students, staff, parents and parish. Please start making plans
for creating a table for the upcoming quiz night early next term, the energetic Parent Rep
group has been working hard to ensure a fun night will be had by all. Thanks for the
response so far for prizes, please keep them coming in next term.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Enrolment forms and dates are now available. If you have previously expressed an interest, the
information will be distributed to you shortly. If you have not previously expressed an interest but
know your daughter may like to take part in the Sacrament of Reconciliation or have any
questions, do not hesitate to contact the APRIM or Julie Thomas jthomas@mc.catholic.edu.au.
CIA Last weekend the current and some of last year’s CIA girls, helped serve lunch to 150 people
at the Brighton Parish lunch, which celebrated its 50th year. They were very hospitable in the
way they conducted themselves and represented Marymount College. The mostly elderly
parishioners really enjoyed their presence. I congratulate these girls for their involvement!
Mary Statue to be Replaced When the Mary statue was transported from Seacombe Gardens to Hove, the grotto could
not be moved. This protected Mary and unfortunately she has slowly deteriorated from
being exposed to the weather. In discussion with the Good Samaritan sisters, the state Mary
is in at the moment is undignified and beyond repair and it was suggested she be replaced.
We thought our 60th Anniversary celebration next year 2016, was a significant occasion to
work towards this final installation and unveiling. In the coming months we will respectfully
dismantle this area in consultation with the Good Samaritan sisters and the Brighton Parish,
in preparation for a new interpretation of Mary by Gerry McMahon, the artist who has
worked with the community before in creating sculptures.
Farewell and Happy Holidays! Finally, this is my last newsletter until I return back to Marymount next year as I have leave
for the remainder of 2015. I wish you all the very best for your family and your daughter’s
for the rest of the year. I wish the students all a well-deserved break for the school holidays
to rejuvenate energy and to give them the opportunities to catch up on things that you do
not always have the time to do when at school. If you have any queries regarding the
Religious dimension of Marymount do not hesitate to contact Liz Stewart who will be the
acting APRIM in my absence.
Upcoming Events Year 6 Parent Gathering Friday 24 July 5:30pm onwards - Warradale Hotel
Next Meeting Wednesday 5 August July 7:00pm - please meet in the Resource Centre (as
parent/teacher interviews are also on this night, please join us when possible)
Quiz Night Friday 14 August 7:00pm - call 8179 4404 for table bookings
(Meeting dates: First Wednesday of each Month)
By Ashley
AUSLAN is Australian Sign Language and is the cultural language of the deaf community in
Australia. Learning this visual language can be fun and it makes communication between the
hearing and deaf much easier. Being friends with a deaf person brings great opportunities to
learn the language, which can be very useful for the future and it is very much the same as
learning another language. Chelsea from CanDo4Kids has been coming in to teach students
AUSLAN to communicate with the deaf and the customs of the deaf culture. It is now
becoming a very popular language to learn in today's society. Learning the language has
helped me to understand what it is like for the deaf and how we can help them to be
involved in conversation.
By Larissa
In Term 2, the Year 8's have been participating in dance during PE with an instructor named
Bec. Bec has taught us some new styles of dance and some cool moves. At the start of the
lesson we do a warm up dance where we copy what she is doing to get in the mood of
dancing. Then she teaches us some styles of dance, show us the moves and then we put it to
music. In one of the lessons we got to go into small groups and make up a short 30 second
dance. We got to show these to the rest of the class on the stage, which was really fun. We
are learning through dance how to stay fit and healthy!
By Abby and Georgia
Our class has been enjoying the introduction of circle time. This is a time for everyone to
relax and express their opinions to the class. It is also a time to reflect on what we have been
doing throughout the terms learning subjects. Each circle time starts with a theme focussing
on a topic such as positive relationships. We then participate in a series of activities and
discussions relating to this topic. It gives everyone a chance to have a voice and also helps
builds the relationships within our class.
By Mia
All the Year 8 classes cooked soup for the St Vincent de Paul Society, Fred's Van to help and
feed the less fortunate that are living on the streets of Adelaide. We did this because not
every homeless person is homeless because they want to be and every person has the right
to a regular meal and shelter. Each class chose a different type of soup, so we could provide
a variety. The Year 8 teachers delivered them to the centre at Christies Beach, so they could
be distributed to the homeless.
Handprints By Charlotte
This term we added our handprints to the poles in the Year 8 garden. I felt really happy
about this, as it’s going to be there for a very long time. Leaving a mark on something is
really important in my perspective, so in the future you can look back and see what you did
and how far you’ve come. I like how each one tells a sort of story behind it. Each handprint
was made by someone going through their life, making their marks and at this moment they
are somewhere else as they have left this school. I really like the thought that people have
moved on through their lives and we are at the stage in life, where they were a few years
ago and we are still to go through many other things.
Handprints By Emily
This term when we placed our handprints on the posts in the Year 8 garden, I felt very
positive and excited about doing this. I believe that doing this bought all of us together as a
year level. Putting handprints on the posts makes our mark at Marymount and brought a
sense of belonging to our school. I believe this is a fantastic idea and it should not stop.
By Georgia and Emily
During Science this term, we have been learning about the different body systems. So far we
have learnt about the digestive, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems. To help us
understand all three systems further, we dissected a heart and a pluck (lungs, heart, trachea,
and bronchus.)
When we first saw the hearts it seemed rather gross and disgusting. During the practical, we
had to describe the appearance of the heart, identify the four main vessels, four chambers
and the valves. At first, the idea of dissecting a heart was revolting but when we started to
dissect it, it wasn't as bad. There was a few difficulties with the first cut as many students slit
in the wrong place. Luckily there was enough hearts for a few people to have another go.
We also looked at some of the organs of the respiratory system. This included the trachea and
the lungs. When Mr Jones blew through a tube, the oxygen entered via the trachea into the
lungs. When the oxygen entered the lungs, the lungs expanded more than twice their original size!
This was a new experience for most students. We found it very fascinating and interesting, but
also fun. This practical helped us understand the process of blood entering the veins and arteries,
and making its way through the heart and why the heart is so important for us to survive.
Sandra Daly, sdaly@mc.catholic.edu.au Direct: 8179 4408 Jen Rollins, jrollins@mc.catholic.edu.au Direct: 8179 4420
These Learning Interviews will be held on Monday 3 and Wednesday 5 August from 4:00pm
to 8:00pm. As Marymount uses a web based booking system, you can request interviews
with your daughter’s Subject Teachers. PLEASE NOTE: Matt Richards will be on leave on the
above dates, so if your daughter is in 6 Jade, he will contact you to book appointments to
see him in Week 4; Ayami Dow and Nikki Castle are finishing their contract with Marymount
this Friday and will be replaced next term by Leticia Andrusiak and Kat Elliott respectively.
The procedure for booking interviews has proven to be more efficient for families in
providing preferred choices for appointments. Please follow these directions:
an email will be sent to you on Tuesday 21 July with a booking code and instructions
once you have your booking code please log onto www.edval.com.au/book and enter your
booking code
a link will also be placed on the Marymount website www.mc.catholic.edu.au
Summary of Dates Tuesday 21 July from 3:30pm
Access to Edval Parent/Teacher Interview Scheduler
Tuesday 28 July at 9:00am
Program closed for processing appointments
Tuesday 28 July from 4:00pm
Program reopened at which time schedules can be viewed and printed
Monday 3 August at 9:00am
Program closed for final time - NO further appointments can be made
Please remember to print your allocated times and bring with you on the day. Should you
require assistance with booking interviews electronically, please contact Jen Rollins.
This year the Uniform Committee was re-formed to look at a couple of items. This
committee consisted of Dennis McEvoy, the School Captain and Vice Captain, a Year 8
parent and Leone Coorey. As a result of the work of the committee, the following
recommendations regarding the uniform were recently approved by the School Board. It
relates to a new school hat, use of SHC socks and improved sport shorts. Some of the
impetus for looking at these items came from the students when the Uniform Policy was
reviewed this year. The Uniform Committee recommends:
The deluxe bucket hat (navy) is adopted and include the Marymount logo at the front of
the hat. The phase in period will be: by 2019 all students will wear the new hat. This will
enable the current Year 6 students to wear their present hat throughout their time at
Marymount. The period of 2015-2018 will be a transition period when the old and new
hat will be worn by students.
The SHC socks are to become part of the Marymount Uniform and can be worn with both
the winter and summer uniform. The phase in period will be: families can begin to buy the
SHC socks immediately, however, by 2017 all students are to be wearing the SHC socks.
The sports shorts will have a different fabric and will be a little longer in length. The phase
in period will be: families can begin to buy these shorts immediately, however, by 2018 all
students are to be wearing the new shorts.
Calling young and emerging artists aged 5–20 years who would like to showcase their
artworks during the 2015 South Australia Living Artist (SALA) Festival. The Your Story SALA
Youth Art Exhibition and competition will be held on the mezzanine floor at the Bay
Discovery Centre at Glenelg 7 August – 4 October 2015. Theme for artworks: Your Story.
Prize money can be won in two categories. Please contact Jenni on 8229 9969 for more
information or visit www.holdfast.sa.gov/youth to find the registration form. Registrations
close on Friday 17 July 2015.
The services and events contained in this bulletin are in no way connected with the school and are included in this newsletter for your information only. Families need to make their own enquiries and assessments about the suitability of these events and services for their needs and those of their children.
City of Holdfast Bay Events Check out What’s On/Events for Winter Wonderland Youth Night, Self Esteem - The Trifecta
and NAIDOC Week Aboriginal Arts Workshop. For all other events, click here.
Brighton Fitness Click here to discover what this South Australian OWNED and OPERATED community gym can
offer. Brighton Fitness 528 Brighton Road Brighton - 8358 3001 www.brightonfitness.com.au
SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre The SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre has recently released a High School Membership and
they would love to show your daughter the benefits of exercise and the great offer they
have available. Click here to view the brochure that has a focus on the benefits of exercise in
young people referencing anxiety, depression, sleep etc.
School Holiday Activities Tweedle - Craft Cook Create
Click here to book for our school holiday activities. Tweedle 0402 768 633 www.tweedle.com.au
Active Ed ‘Mini Movie Madness’ Holiday Camp
Holiday activities for 7-12 and 13-16 year olds! Join in great fun and make new friends at
the holiday camp to be held on 8-10 July at Shiloh Hills Campsite. Also there is a Claymation
Creation Day Workshop on 16 July. Check out www.activeed.com.au or call 8370 1500 for
more information.
Australian Sports Camps
ASC have run camps for over 30 years and are dedicated to providing the best sports
coaching for boys and girls of all standards. Specialist coaches or guest professional sports
stars attend daily to run specific skills sessions. Further information can be found at
www.australiansportscamps.com.au.
Winter Warriors!
Winter is an excellent time for surfing, the swell is more consistent, the winds are better and
there are less people in the water. The days where you get to surf with whales out the back of
the breakers are here too, it is a special experience. Looking for a team building event for your
workplace? Check out www.beyondtheboardroom.com.au. Contact us on 1800 786 386 or
www.surfandsun.com.au for further information.
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