College Theme for 2018 “Moved by the love of Christ”

Prayer Dear God of light, may we surround ourselves who bring out the light within us, and who inspire us to make that light shine. Amen.

College Vision Thomas Carr College is a dynamic Catholic learning community, guided by the Gospel.

Excellence and opportunities to develop are pursued.

Through our hope and service to others we shine our light into the world.

Volume 22 Issue 03: March 2 2018

From Principal Dr Watson

“They Will Shine” Academic Achievement Our newsletter this week focusses on the academic achievements of a number of our students. At the Academic Assembly recently held at the College, we had the opportunity to acknowledge the Dux of the College for 2017 and our other students who achieved either an ATAR greater than 90 or study scores greater than 40.

ATAR > 90.00

Emily Peng 98.80

Emily Bradley 94.85

Daniela Carapina 92.25

Monique Tran 90.20

Study Scores > 40

Adam Virgona (current student) Computing: Informatics 40

Tracy Rulla Legal Studies 40

Natasha Graham Psychology 41

Monique Tran Literature 44

Daniela Carapina Legal Studies 40 Biology 40 (2016)

Emily Bradley Psychology 42 English 44 Biology 40 (2016)

Emily Peng Specialist Mathematics 42 Mathematical Methods 46 Further Mathematics 50

Kwong Lee Dow Scholarships Late last year I received notification from Melbourne University of the recipients of the Kwong Lee Dow Scholarships. This scholarship is an academic enrichment program designed to support high-achieving students. The program was established in 2007 and is named in honour of eminent scholar, leading educationalist and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, Professor Kwong Lee Dow.

I am pleased to announce that the following students have been accepted into the Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program for 2018:

Drashti Shah

Theodorus Goenawan

Recognition of our High Achieving Students On Friday February 16, the College recognised the academic achievement of our students for Semester 2 2017. Those students attended a special luncheon at school hosted by Ms McDonald and myself where they were presented with a Certificate of Achievement in recognition of achieving examination results above 90% in a number of subjects.

Coming Events

March 2: Year 12 Reflection Day March 2: Year 8 Shine March 5-7: 7 White Camp March 8: International Women’s Day Luncheon March 9: House Athletics Carnival March 12: Labour Day Public Holiday March 12-16: Catholic Education Week March 13-29: 9 Blue GSC March 14: College Tour March14: Year 8 Reflection Day (Blue/Gold) March 15: Year 8 Reflection Day (Green/Jade) March 16: Catholic Education Week Mass March 21: Year 8 Reflection Day (Purple/Red) March 22: Year 8 Reflection Day (Silver/White) March 23: Student Leader Photos March 28:Last Day for Students March 28: Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences 4.00pm-8.30pm March 29: Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences 8.30am-12.30pm

The following criteria for receiving this recognition for each year level are as follows:

Students in Year 7 who achieved 90% or better in two examinations

Students in Year 8 who achieved 90% or better in three examinations

Students in Year 9 – 11 who achieved 90% or better in four examinations. Congratulations are extended to the following students who received a certificate of achievement: Year 7 2017 Fiona Bosilkovski English, Maths, Science Aidan Dizon English, Maths, Science Shefali Ghosh English, Maths, Science Yisha Li English, Maths, Science Saumya Shangle English, Maths, Science Thea Villegas English, Maths, Science Sasha Albuquerque Maths, Science Erinne Bautista English, Science Marielle Del Rosario English, Science Connor Deneys Maths, Science Susan Fu English, Science Bezawit Kifetew Maths, Science Brianna Lapina Maths, Science Anina Latu Maths, Science Bilaal Naqvi Maths, Science Kacey Nguyen Maths, Science Hunter Paaka English, Maths Tristan Talavera Maths, Science Hailey Zahra English, Science Year 8 2017 Nina Dino English, Maths, Humanities, Indonesian Liana Garlito Maths, Science, Humanities, Italian Neel Patel Maths, Science, Humanities, Italian Olivia Berlinski English, Maths, Indonesian Dinushi Bombuwelage Don Maths, Science, Italian Chaileen Carredo Maths, Science, English Kaitleen Del Mundo Maths, Humanities, Indonesian Isabel Wilson English, Maths Indonesian

Year 9 2017 Amy Virgona English, Maths, Science, Humanities Year 10 2017 Lauren Costa English, Food Technology, General Maths, Small

Business, Corset Couture, VCE Unit 2 Business Management

Theodorus Goenawan Commerce: Accounting and Legal Studies, English, Indonesian, Extended Maths, Music: Solo Performance, VCE Unit 2 Business Management

Rachael Kebede English, Forensic Psychology, Extended Maths, Religious Education, Small Business

Rosa Kidane English, Forensic Psychology, History: World War II, Religious Education, VCE Unit 2 Legal Studies

Hannah Spratling English, Human Movement: The Human Body, Extended Maths, Science: Biological and Chemical Science, History: World War II

Cassandra Cremona 2 Dimensional Art, English, Japanese, General Maths

Tamara Ma English, Forensic Psychology, Information Technology: Websites and Databases, Small Business

Christopher Moran Commerce: Business and Economics, Forensic Psychology, Religious Education, 2D Game Design

John Ruelo English, Religious Education, Science: Biological and Chemical Science and History: World War II

Drashti Shah English, Forensic Psychology, Italian, Religious Education

Mariana Zakharia Information Technology: Websites and Databases, Extended Maths, Science: Biological and Chemical Science, Small Business

Grace Holman English, Religious Education, History: World War II Sarah Sigismondi Forensic Psychology, Corset Couture, VCD: Product

Design Year 11 2017 Paris Ballan Unit 2 English, Unit 2 Health and Human

Development, Unit 2 History Sian Donazzon Unit 2 English, Unit 2 Health and Human

Development, Unit 2 History Tayla Eckley Unit 2 Product Design & Technology: Textiles, Unit 2

English, Unit 2 Health and Human Development Student Achievement Congratulations to Abbey Snoey of Year 10 who competed in Canberra in the Taekwondo Australian Selections in mid February. Abbey won her section and was awarded Gold.

From the Deputy Principal Ms McDonald The Beacon Award The Beacon Award recognises achievements of our students. Selected students will be presented with a certificate of commendation and their names published in each edition of The Beacon. A maximum of 5 students per level may be recognised each fortnight. The criteria is:

Evidence of learning which is consistently exemplary or displays great improvement

An action performed by a student(s) that supports the Catholic ethos of the school

Evidence of behaviour which is consistently exemplary or displays great improvement

Active and purposeful involvement in a College or community event Congratulations to the following students:

Year 7 Makeda Bisrat, Jessica Sandrea, Pascal Basioni, Felicity Mumford, Jase David

Year 8 Dut Bol, Gia Macatangay

Year 9 Kyle Dumbleton, Liam Morgan, Nash Cook, Ethan Di Battista, Georgia Recek

Year 10 Kayla Salmons, Nathan Ferdinands, Ella Roberts, Samuel Hadera

Year 11 Monique Fegan, Ruby Brady-Bartolo, Jester Casimiro

Year 12 Nieve Walton, Dennis Haikalis, Cayley Turnbull, Ashely Prasad, Josh Bosiljevac

Student Leadership Day The elected SRC Representatives participated in an SRC Leadership Day on February 23 at The Refectory, Werribee Mansion. The Middle School Captains, College Vice Captains and College Captains also participated. The day presented a wonderful opportunity for these student leaders to get to know each other and more fully understand and appreciate their important roles in the College, whilst at the same time developing valuable leadership skills. Part of the day was dedicated to the SRC team discussing the issue of sustainability and building on the work that was done in this area in 2017. They also provided valuable feedback to our teachers about learning and teaching which will be shared over the next few weeks.

Towards the end of the day, each year level elected their representatives that will make up the SRC Executive Committee. Congratulations to the following students: Meagan Del Mundo 7 White Nivodh Limbu 7 Gold Bilaal Naqvi 8 Jade Erinne Bautista 8 Blue Stephen Tomelty 9 Green Jehscy Sotelo 9 Jade Mia Bellet 9 Red Roshal Gupta 9 Blue Ella Roberts 10 Jade Alex Lapina 10 Red Monique Fegan 11 White Drashti Shah 11 Purple Ebonie Ganley 11 Blue Ashley Prasad 12 Gold Mevan Fernando 12 Purple Tara Hume 12 Silver Nieve Walton 12 Gold Ricky Xerri 12 Jade Sian Donazzon 12 Silver Estelito Agatep 12 Purple International Women’s Day International Women’s Day is celebrated each year on March 8. Started by the Suffragettes in the early 1900's, the first International Women's Day was celebrated in 1911. International Women's Day belongs to all communities everywhere - governments, companies, charities, educational institutions, networks, associations, the media and more. Whether through a global conference, community gathering, classroom lesson or dinner table conversation - everyone can play a purposeful part in pressing for gender parity. This Year, the theme of International Women’s Day is #PressForProgress, With the World Economic Forum's 2017 Global Gender Gap Report findings telling us that gender parity is over 200 years away - there has never been a more important time to keep motivated and #PressForProgress. And with global activism for women's equality fuelled by movements like #MeToo, #TimesUp and more - there is a strong global momentum striving for gender parity. How will you support this?

From the Business Manager Ms O’Neill Social Media We have great things happening at our school on a daily basis and it is important for us to share these good stories with others. As a result, we are now ramping up the use of Facebook and Instagram where we will regularly post photos of the various activities that our students and staff are involved in. Parents are reminded that the College operates in accordance with its Privacy Policy. Any parent that is concerned about their son or daughters photo being shared on social media should firstly familiarise themselves with the Colleges Privacy Policy which is available on the College website: http://www.thomascarr.vic.edu.au/_uploads/rsfil/03778.pdf Follow us on Instagram @thomascarrcollege Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tcctarneit/

From the Director of Catholic Identity Mrs Egan Servant Leadership Day On Friday February 16, both the Liturgy and Social Justice Captains attended Mass in the Chapel and were blessed and sent forth by Fr Jude to do good work. On this

day students were commissioned as the leaders of the Thomas Carr College Vinnies conference. Students also heard from a range of presenters about how they can make a difference. As leaders, they also began planning for the coming year and experienced training in their various roles. We look forward to seeing what they are able to achieve together this year. Please find below the Vinnies Conference pledge taken by all members. As a member of the Thomas Carr College Vinnies conference, I promise to make a difference in the world by;

Loving and Respecting myself

Caring for others in my school and community by being a friend to those who

are alone, in need or in trouble.

Contributing to the happiness of my family and friends through my help,

respect, consideration, joy and kindness.

Treating others, the way I would like them to treat me

Living out the gospel message through my words and actions

Making a positive difference in my world.

From the Head of Middle School Mr Wilkinson Year 7 Orientation Camp The Year 7s have had an amazing time on their Orientation Camps so far with only a small number of Homerooms left to attend. It is evident that the students have really enjoyed the various activities, especially the new Tree Top Adventure. The feedback from the staff at the Good Samaritan Campus and Homeroom teachers has been overwhelmingly positive. Below is a reflection from Janaiah Mider of 7 Green. “The thing I enjoyed most about Year 7 camp was the Tree Top Adventure because it was the most fun activity, and it gave me the opportunity to face a small fear of mine… heights! Another thing I enjoyed at camp was the team work activities because I got to learn more about my class mates, and it was very funny at times too. The biggest challenge I faced at camp was the tree top adventure activity because I was a little bit afraid of heights. But once I got the hang of it I completed all the obstacle courses, except for the last one, which was the highest. I overcame this challenge by believing in myself and when all my class mates cheered me on, that was really great. This activity and the whole camp experience really taught me that I can overcome anything if I put my mind to it and having friends and classmates to help was also important.

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This is an experience not to be missed by all futureYear 7 students because you really get to know your classmates. You think you know them already, but by the end of camp you them really well, and camp was FUN!” Year 8 Shine Program The Semester 1 aspect of the Shine Program began on Monday February 26 with 2 Homerooms travelling to Ocean Grove to learn how to surf. The Shine program was an overwhelming success, allowing students to spend time with their peers, build relationships and engage in an activity that they otherwise would not have the opportunity to do. Thank you to the Homeroom teachers and staff volunteers who attended the program and a very special thankyou to Mr John Bassi and Mr Brad Gilham for all their hard work organising the program and making it such a fantastic experience. Be sure to read all about the surfing trips as the students reflect on them in the next issue of The Beacon.

Year 9 City Experience Year 9 City Experience City Experience allows students to study the cultural, historical and sporting aspects of the City of Melbourne. The program recognises students’ increasing independence and requires them to develop their own transport plans in order to complete the set activities for each day. A City Experience ‘passport’ has

questions, facts, maps and information on key locations that they will visit individually, with their small group and as a class. We look forward to the positive reflections from the Year 9’s completing their iD9 experiences. Stay tuned for the next edition!

From the Head of Senior School Mrs Knurek Pastoral Care Thomas Carr College places a strong emphasis on the individual student's development and growth as a person. Parents and students are encouraged to utilize the resources provided by the College for assistance and support in achieving shared objectives in both the academic and co-curricular life of the school. The College has three Student Counsellors who can assist students with problems that affect their study and/or of a personal nature. The Pastoral Care program is delivered by homeroom teachers and developed by the team of Year Level Co-ordinators and Heads of School and is based around several themes:

Healthy Relationships: Cyber, sexual harassment, child safety, workplace bullying, same sex relationships, annual safety survey, conflict resolution (restorative practices), social emotional intelligence, Harmony Day, National Sorry Day

Being Effective Learners: Time management/study skills/exam preparation)

Healthy Lifestyles: Safe partying, drugs, alcohol, smoking, mental health, physical health, Driver education

Resilience (stress management, loss & grief, child safety)

Pathways/Careers: Careers/subject selection/careers expos, leadership and opportunities to develop leadership skills)

A number of guest presenters adds to the strength of the program. In the Senior School, our Pastoral Care program has focused on Child Safety, with lessons looking at “What is Abuse?” and Identifying and Reporting Abuse. In Year 12, we have also discussed the impacts of abuse. In early March, Year 11 and 12 will focus on Healthy Relationships and in particular violence against women which remains an issue of great concern in Australian society, with too many violent deaths of women and children at the hands of family members in the past year. Year 11 Debutante Balls A number of Year 11 students have indicated they intend to participate in a Debutante Ball this year. While we acknowledge the importance of these occasions for students as a “coming of age” and a sign of developing maturity, we are concerned that it will interrupt their academic pursuits. Students are asked to register the date of their own debutante evening with the Year Level Co-ordinators, Ms Jessica Atwood and Mr Cameron Rowe. We therefore ask the parents to write or email me at the College in an official way and provide notice that they are being presented on this night e.g. a copy of the list of debutantes or something from the organiser. Once this is received, we will excuse your daughter from the College on this day. The normal College rules and expectations will apply, should we not receive this notification. Please note that this applies only to the girls being presented- not to students attending as guests on the night. We have been advised about the requirements/needs for the boys being presented and provided they bring a note from a parent, they will be dismissed at lunchtime. It is the responsibility of the student to advise their teachers prior to the event and to catch up on any missed work. This information has also been uploaded onto CareMonkey. Year 10 Work Experience: All Year 10 students are required to complete one week of work experience during the Assumption Term, from Monday July 16 2018 to Friday July 20 2018. The students have been provided with the Work Experience packs and preparation for Work Experience should be underway. The Work Experience Arrangement Form and the College Work Experience Form are due on Friday March 9 2018. Please contact the College Careers Department for further information.

From the Health Centre Mrs King and Mrs Weedon For any health concerns, please email: healthcentre@thomascarr.vic.edu.au to ensure it received by both College Nurse’s, or can be attended to in a timely manner as we are both part-time. Year 7 Immunisations Round 1 – Tuesday March 27 2018 from 9.00am. Round 2 – Tuesday October 10 2018 Vaccine consent forms have be distributed to each student and must be completed and returned to the College by Wednesday March 9. All students must return their card regardless of the parent/guardians decision to grant or deny consent. The Wyndham City Council Immunisation Co-ordinator can provide printed or electronic translated vaccination information and consent cards if required. Alternatively, they can be accessed online at: http://immunehero.health.vic.gov.au/resource/translated-consent/ Please refer students to this resource if you feel this is required.