Volume 20 | Issue 100910 September 2014

164 Harrington Street, Hobart, Tasmania 7000 | GPO Box 1476, Hobart, Tasmania 7001T (03) 6108 2560 F (03) 6234 8073 E stmarys@smc.tas.edu.au

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Dear Parents, Staff, Students and Friends of the College,

In this week which marks yet another anniversary of the September 11 attack on the World Tower buildings in New York, we are reminded of the current conflicts and trouble spots around the world as well as of the very public activities of terrorists which impact so tragically and indiscriminately on innocent lives. 2014 marks the 30th Anniversary of the UN General Assembly Declaration on the Rights of Peoples to Peace, which recognises that the promotion of peace is vital for the full enjoyment of all human rights. September 21 is marked each year as the International Day of Peace and at noon, in every time zone, a moment of silence is held to as it were, to send a Peace Wave around the world. At St Mary’s, Years 7-12 will observe a time of silent prayer for peace during our regular Reflection in the Cathedral, and Prep to Year 6 will also observe a period of silent prayer for peace later that week.

Matthew Williams, the Head of Faith and Mission at SMC left last Sunday with a group from Catholic Education Tasmania on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The ‘Ecce Homo’ (Behold the Man) Pilgrimage seeks to have pilgrims

walk in the footsteps of Christ while in the Holy Land. A number of staff in Tasmanian Catholic schools have had the opportunity to participate in these pilgrimages over the last few years, and we are pleased that Matthew has had this opportunity in 2014. While Matthew is away, Andrew Clarke has taken on Matthew’s role and I thank him for assuming this responsibility. Matthew will be on Long Service Leave following the pilgrimage, and so Andrew will be in the role until the end of the 2014 academic year.

Congratulations to all students and staff involved in the Science Fair held at the College yesterday. The feedback from our students, guests and visiting students was extremely positive and we are hoping that SMC will hold a similar event each year. I am indebted particularly to Tanaz Jungalwalla and Heather Omant for their vision and organisation of the Science Fair.

LAUNCH OF THE NEW WEBSITE: My thanks to all who participated in the survey (late July), focus groups and discussions about communication in the College. As a result of feedback, we have created a more user friendly and dynamic website which will be launched on Monday. We hope

From the Principalthat parents in particular will appreciate the new elements of this website which includes quick links to report student absences; sports cancellation notifications; electronic copies of notices sent home and very soon, a new mobile phone payment function for canteen and uniform orders. The new website is also mobile phone and tablet friendly with the option to download the smartphone version of the website for ease of use. Please take a moment to explore the new website and see all of the fantastic new features! The address is: www.smc.tas.edu.au Thank you to our Community Relations Officer, Mel McLeod for all the work and creativity that she has devoted to this project.

SMC has almost twenty students in the cast of the Exit Left production of Oliver being held at the Derwent Entertainment Centre on October 15-19. You might like to note this in your diaries.

Last evening our SMC 1st Grade Netball team was victorious in their Grand Final match against GYC at Creek Road. Congratulations to both teams on a very exciting match!

With best wishes

Tom Dorey Principal

Pilgrim JourneysFor the remaining three weeks of Term 3 and part of the holidays, I am in Israel with a group of six pilgrims, as part of a formation program facilitated by the Tasmanian Catholic Education Office. The desire to be a pilgrim is deeply rooted in human nature. Since the earliest times, pilgrimages to holy places have been made and a pilgrimage to the Holy Land has long been enshrined in the traditions of the world’s three major monotheistic religions — Christianity, Islam and Judaism.

The pilgrimage for myself, I am hoping, not just offers the spiritual benefits, but will enrich my mind by seeing how other people live, gain an appreciation of their cultures and history, experience the sights and smells of their markets and bazaars and share in what they eat and drink. The broadening experience of a pilgrimage was expressed well by 19th-century French writer François-René Chateaubriand “there never was a pilgrim who did not come back to his village with one less prejudice and one more idea”.

Matthew Williams

Director of Faith and Mission

Faith & Mission News

Spring has truly sprung at St Mary’s College! This week the students and staff have had many opportunities to experience and contemplate the sacred role of our natural environment.

Year 11 Religion and PhilosophyEarly this week our Year 11 students left behind their classrooms and electronic devices to venture out with Mrs Conboy on excursions to Hobart’s Botantical Gardens and to Kingston Beach. The goal being to develop a better understanding of ecological theology; which is to undergo a radical change of mind and heart in order to develop a deeper love and respect for all creatures as having their own integrity before God. (Fr Denis Edwards Jesus and the Natural World 2012)

Therefore students were encouraged to sit in quiet peace with their natural environments and to connect with the spiritual elements that nature offers by looking beyond the everyday and to see and hear the beauty of nature.

Science and Sustainability FairOn Tuesday 9 September, St Mary’s hosted the Science and Sustainability Fair which was a fantastic event involving all of the Senior School. We were privileged to have Ms Jacqueline Rémond, Director of Catholic Care Australia, as a guest speaker at the opening ceremony.

Her address further reinforced the spiritual need for “all Christians to start developing a narrative of ecology, not only for us now but for future generations to come.” It was terrific to have time to speak with her after her address and hear her positive observations on the beauty of our city and how very fortunate we are in Hobart to have such an array of natural environments right at our doorsteps.

I will leave you with a prayer delivered by our Year 12 Environment Prefect, Madison Price. I believe this delightful Leunig prayer captures the challenge we face; the playful enterprise of enjoying our natural environment while giving thanks for the sacred.

Dear God,

We rejoice and give thanks for earthworms,

bees, ladybirds and broody hens;

for humans tending their gardens, talking to animals,

cleaning their homes and singing to themselves;

for rising of the sap, the fragrance of growth,

the invention of the wheelbarrow and the existence of the teapot, we give thanks.

We celebrate and give thanks.

Amen.

Andrew Clarke

Acting Director of Faith and Mission

Dear Parents,

Sustainability WeekThis week we are engaging in a number of activities to educate students on aspects of sustainability in their everyday lives. Tuesday was a ‘Nude Food’ day when all classes in the Junior School were asked to re-examine their lunchboxes to ensure packaging was being kept to a minimum. Some very thoughtful discussions were had and we are hoping that, with cooperation from home, this can be an ongoing sustainable practice.

UniformWe have been very fortunate to enjoy such fine weather this spring. Families are reminded that in Term 3 there is the option of wearing either winter or summer uniform. As always the provision of ‘layers’ of clothing is always advised as there can be sudden changes in conditions throughout the day.

Footy ColoursOn Thursday 18 September, the Junior School will be holding a Footy Colours Day and Parliament activity afternoon.

The Footy Colours Day will include a parade and demonstration at 11.30am for P-6. All students may wear their sports uniform to school and we encourage everyone to bring along their team’s colours to change into and get in the spirit of the day!

In the afternoon, as part of the Year 6 SMC Parliament program, Year 6 students will be running an activity with your child’s class. As we are a Move Well Eat Well school we are planning to make fruit platters for all student’s to enjoy. As such, we ask each child to bring an orange to school that will be cut up and prepared by the Health and Recreation Committee and delivered to the classes.

Junior School NewsWe look forward to your support for what should be a fun day!

Cyber SafetyThe response to our information technology guidelines has been very gratifying as parents are clearly seeking guidance on how to help their child navigate through the joys and challenges provided by the digital age. If you did not receive a cyber (smart:) parental guide please collect one from either the Business or Junior School Office.

8 – 10 years olds

Children of this age will be very computer/IT savvy and know how to use most digital devices. Depending on the devices they own, or have access to, they will listen to music on their iPods, research on Wikipedia, write an article for a school blog, message on a mobile phone or play games. They may belong to virtual communities such as Moshi Monsters, Club Penguin or Stardoll where they can create their own worlds, interact with avatars and in some sites, buy stuff. Many, even though there are supposed to be age restrictions, access social networking sites such as Facebook and have ready access to YouTube. These young people are accessing new technologies both at home and at school and it’s a crucial time for parents to help them stay in control of their digital world. Cyberbullying, giving out personal information, playing violent games and meeting strangers online are among the issues that need to be discussed.

Something to think about:

o Remember that many devices now have internet access.

o Don’t be pressured into buying something your child believes they should have if you think they’re too young eg if you only want your child

to text and call, don’t get a phone with internet access and wi fi.

o Set up parental controls and Safe Search on devices that are age appropriate.

o Remind them the internet is a public place and that what they post can be seen by anyone.

o Set rules about the time spent on digital devices and remember children should have an hour before sleep time free of using digital devices.

Junior School calendar of events - September9: EXC Year 3-4 Choir to City Wide Mornington 8.45am -11.00am

10: EXC Primary Schools Dance Event, Tas Hockey Ctr (K – 2) 9.30am-11.45am & (Year 3-6) 11.30am-1.45pm

16: EXC Prep B & P to Bonorong Park 9.30am-2.30pm

17: EXC Kinders to PCYC 11.00am-1.00pm & EXC Year 4 to Patomime at Linmor Hall, Senior Campus Collegiate

18: Footy Colours & Parliament Day

19: EXC STCPSSA Cross Country – Rokeby Police Academy (Travel with SVC) Depart 9.00 return 1.00pm

21: Soccer BBQ at Tolosa Park Hut 5 12.00pm

22-25: Year 6 Canberra Trip

24: EXC Year 1E & 1P TMAG & Mures 10.00am-1.15pm

26: Term 3 concludes

Brigid Knight

Head of Junior School

From the Counsellors

Promoting Happiness by GivingIn an article we wrote last November we focussed on the importance of being resilient as part of the quest to being happy. In this article we will explore the importance of engaging in meaningful service beyond oneself which helps to guide children to be happy.

Bill O’Hanlon is a psychotherapist, prolific author and workshop presenter from U.S.A. and in his paper, The Science of Happiness: A Positive Psychology Update which can be found at http://www.reachinginreachingout.com/e-newsbrief/documents/ResilienC-Issue9-Science_of_Happiness_Report.pdf he concludes the most assured way to happiness is four pronged:

• Have lots of good social interactions and relationships.

• Develop an optimistic thinking style.

• Practise appreciation and gratitude.

• Engage in meaningful service beyond yourself.

He quotes some highly regarded philosophers and world leaders who have also advocated for the importance of helping others which is turn goes a long way to achieving a happy life for oneself.

He writes:

It’s all about others

‘When a man is wrapped up in the self,’ says John Ruskin, ‘he makes a pretty small package.’

Albert Schweitzer: ‘You must give something to your fellowmen even if it’s a little thing. Do something for those who have need of help, something for which you get no pay but the privilege of giving. The only ones among you who are really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.’

Martin Luther King says, ‘Life’s most persistent and urging question is, “What are you doing for others?”’

Gandhi says, ‘The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.’

The Talmud says, ‘The highest form of wisdom is kindness. Deeds of kindness are equal in a way to all the commandments.’

‘People who want to live a more fulfilling life,’ says Laura King of the University of Missouri, ‘should quit reading self-help books and start helping others.’

W.H. Auden says, ‘We’re here on earth to help others. What on earth the others are here for? I don’t know.’

Daniel Dennent, who’s a consciousness researcher says, ‘Do you want to know the secret of happiness? Here’s the secret of happiness: Find something more important than yourself and dedicate your life to it.’

In light of all this advice we might ask ourselves, ‘What can be done to help our children to find a high level of satisfaction in life through helping others, as we know we don’t make children happy by simply enabling them to be receivers of kindness?’ We increase our children’s feelings of happiness

and well-being, reduce bullying, and improve their friendships by teaching them to be givers of kindness. A 2012 study, Kindness Counts: Prompting Prosocial Behavior in Preadolescents Boosts Peer Acceptance and Well-Being conducted by researchers from the University of Columbia and University of California broke new ground by showing the benefits derived by tweens (9 - 11 year olds) when they were taught happiness increasing strategies. Several hundred students performed and recorded three acts of kindness each week for anyone they wished. Another several hundred kept track of three pleasant places they visited during the week. When kids performed acts of kindness they significantly increased the feelings of happiness and satisfaction. In fact the study showed that those who performed acts of kindness earned them increased well-being and also popularity and acceptance among peers. Read more about the study here:

http://www.plosone.org/article/

Below are some suggestions to help your children to give of themselves by encouraging them to:

• Listen attentively when someone is talking.

• Support someone by cheering them up, listening to their problem, etc.

• Tell someone how much they mean to them.

• Phone or send a card/letter/email to someone they haven’t been in contact with lately.

From the Counsellors continued...

Business Office news - website Payment Portal

Year 5 campIf possible, the College’s preference is that all payments for the Year 5 Camp be made via the payment portal on the St Mary’s College website www.smc.tas.edu.au.

Please select Biller Code – 1002347 Year 5 Camp and enter the details required.

This way the Business Office is able to easily identify that parents are paying for the camp specifically.

Payments made by BPAY or direct deposit will need an accompanying email sent to mbeltz@smc.tas.edu.au informing the office of your payment. This is needed due to the current database system where all payments are directly allocated to the school fee account and are difficult to identify unless advised by email.

Year 12 leavers’ topsA biller code has now been setup on the SMC website for Year 12 Leavers Tops on the SMC website payment portal.

Payments can be made by following the below instructions:

Click on the link below (or copy into your browser) -

https://www.bpoint.com.au/payments/stmaryscollege

Then next to the biller code field please click on the drop down box and selecting the relevant option.

Canberra trip & school fees Please note: School fees and the 2014 Canberra trip can also be paid using this method.

Any questions please contact the Business Office.

• Compliment someone about their smile, their attitude, something they’d done well.

• Thank everyone who did something for them, no matter how small it was.

• Smile hello, nod, wave to someone.

• Refrain from negative judgements and gossiping.

• Choose to be positive with thoughts and words.

• Give surplus clothing, toys to charities.

• Help to raise money for a cause.

• Take cake, chocolates, flowers to a neighbour or senior citizen nearby.

• Give small tokens of love to family, friends for no particular reason eg flower, card, fruit, a poem, a hug.

• Donate home made goods to a charity market stall.

• Encourage their friends to use praise of others/compliments instead of put downs.

• Do things for the environment such as clean up litter, plant trees, weed public spaces.

• Join a group which works to help others.

• Offer to help adults such as family members, their teacher/s.

• Help your child to act upon their good ideas which may improve the lives of others.

To conclude, we believe there is much wisdom in the Chinese proverb, ‘If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help others.’

Gai Bath & Andrea Maver

College Counsellors

Events to Note this Fortnight

SEPTEMBER

Thursday 11

VET childcare excursion - First Aid at Red Cross

Monday 15 & Tuesday 16

Year 8/9 Maths Excursion to Botanical Gardens

Wednesday 17

Gala Music Evening

Thursday 18

UTAS Science Investigation Awards excursion

Friday 19

Outdoor Ed rafting excursion & STCPSSA Cross Country

Sunday 21

Italian Long Lunch

Student AchievementsCongratulations to the following students who have brought credit to themselves and the College:

Emily Barnett (Year 5) and Emily Walter (Year 4) both won an Excellence in Writing award in the Write4fun 2014 School Poetry and Short Story Competition. They placed in the top 4% in the Australia wide competition, which is quite an achievement.

Scholastic BookclubsFor many years, both Senior and Junior students have been able to order items from the Scholastic Bookclub brochures which have been distributed to the Homerooms. In the Senior School, interest in these has dwindled considerably over the last few years, to the extent that we have decided not to continue with this product. Orders for the Junior School will continue as usual and any senior students with orders can give them to Ms McLean to pass on to Mrs Szycman.

Reading challengeCongratulations to Natasha Chu from 9C (pictured above) who was the winner of the Book Week reading challenge. She read a number of the past winners of the Older Readers awards and wins a Kobo e-reader.

Yaizu visit

In late July, St Mary’s College was fortunate to have four students form Yaizu City, Hobart’s sister city in Japan, stay with us for a week. Lily Ward, Prue Mawhood, Elisa Graves and Sian Prior hosted the Year 8 girls during their stay. The students enjoyed learning about the culture of Australia and making many new friends throughout the school. They participated in many activities during the week including attending a making and design class, rock climbing and teaching primary school students about Japanese culture and Japanese language. They were treated to a trip to Bonorong Park on their last day to experience Tasmania’s unique wildlife. On the weekend the students enjoyed sightseeing around Hobart, doing the Tahune Air Walk, expolring Richmond and driving up a snow covered Mt Wellington. Of course, one of the highlights was their Saturday morning visit to Salamanca Markets for a shopping spree. A special afternoon tea was hosted by the Lord Mayor of Hobart, Alderman Damon Thomas with many dignitaries attending to welcome the Yaizu group.

The trip was a great experience for everyone involved, and gave each of us the opportunity to make new friends and learn about Japanese culture first hand. Sian Prior

On July 30, four Japanese students came to Hobart from Yaizu. I hosted a Japanese student called Honoka, she was 14. It was very interesting to learn about her Japanese culture and her family and friends. She brought my family and I gifts over from Japan and we gave her gifts from Hobart. She came to school with me for four days and she also came and had a look at school rowing and cheerleading. On Thursday 31 all eight of us went down to the Hobart City Hall to meet the Lord Mayor and have afternoon tea. We had a welcoming ceremony for the Japanese students when we went to the Hobart City Hall. We took Honoka to Mount Wellington, Salamon Ponds, Salamanca Markets, Hobart Museum and to Collins cap for the snow! Honoka and I both had a great experience learning about each others cultures.

Prue Mawhood

JATNET Senior Japanese Speech CompetitionCongratulations to Jessica Walker, Year 12 for being awarded 2nd Place in the Senior Speech Section and to Esther Pregnell, Year 11 for 2nd Place in the Senior Interview Section.

National Science Week

National Science Week was celebrated with many varied activities and student successes this year. The SMC science faculty was successful in gaining a grant to help us run activities during the week as well as preparation for the Science and Sustainability Fair on September 9. Some of the activities which students took part in include; visits to the school from the Utas Young Tassie Scientists, a talk on Neurology by our Scientist in Schools partner, Dr David Small of the Menzies Centre, visits to TMAG, a group of senior students attending a lecture by Nobel Laureate Dr Brian Schmidt on the benefits of studying Physics, a Brain Break morning tea for all senior staff, and taking part in the STELR solar car challenge. Two of our Year 9 students, Hannah Sutton and Abbey Murphy were invited to take part in the National Science Week Launch at MONA on August 15 and Hannah was selected to address the Science meets Parliament Dinner at Parliament House to talk about her recent overseas trip as a National winner of the Future Problem Solving competition. Hannah’s presentation was very well received by scientists and members of parliament. Ms Jen Crowden also accompanied Monika Orlowski to a reception at Government House as part of Science Week.A highlight of Science Week was the visit to the school by the Space Dome which was organised by our IT staff. Students from both the junior and senior classes were enthralled by the realistic images of the Universe in the Dome which was set up in St Peter’s Hall.

Thank you to our sponsors:Hobart City Council, Target, Kids Teaching Kids, West Hobart Gourmet Meats, National Science Week & the Dr Edward Hall Environment Grants

Science & Sustainability Fair

The Science and Sustainability Fair was held on Tuesday 9 September to coincide with National Kids Teaching Kids Week. The fair showcased our students’ work in the Women in Science Centre and also the initiatives of the Footprint Sustainability program. Girls from Year 7 to 10 conducted individual and group Science Inquiry investigations during Term 3 and displayed their work for junior and senior classes, visiting guests and students from the Alliance of Girls’ Schools. The finished display boards, which are the result of many months of experimentation, data collection and evaluation were very well received. Grade and overall prizes will be announced at the first assembly next term and the work will also be entered in the UTas Science Investigation Awards, Tasmanian Science Talent Search and CSIRO CREST awards.We are very grateful to our generous sponsors; the Australian Science Teachers’ Association, Grains Research Council of Australia, Firestarter, Kids teaching Kids organisation and Target, Coles, Hobart City Council, and West Hobart Gourmet Meats who helped make the event so successful. The fair was officially opened by the National Director of Catholic Eathcare, Jacqui Raymond, and the students were then treated to inspirational speeches by special guests Tino Carnevale from Gardening Australia and Greg Irons from Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Girls from the entire senior school were involved in a Trash to Flash fashion parade in which they were required to dress in recycled materials based on an environmental theme,

such as food from the oceans or Fair Trade food. The students embraced this opportunity with spirit and held a rousing Fashion Parade complete with a judging panel and a whole-school rendition of the chicken dance to celebrate free-range chicken practices. At lunchtime the rain kindly passed and the school enjoyed the sun whilst getting involved in face painting, a sausage sizzle with free-range Tasmanian produce from West Hobart Meat and fresh bread from Howden Bakery, plant stalls, student run stalls, having their ‘selfie’ taken, cuddling piglets and lambs from Brightside and much more. We are very grateful to the visiting stallholders from our Hobart community including Replas, UTas, Brightside, and Travel with a Cause. The afternoon continued with workshops run by Greg Irons from Bonorong Sanctuary and Ben Arthur from IMAS. The fair aimed to inspire and educate our students about local and global environmental issues and to empower them to make a difference in our community. The girls took up this opportunity and created a fantastic vibe around the school, with all involved energised with

the positive energy required to make change. We hope that this will be the first of many Science and Sustainability Fairs at St Mary’s College, involving our students and community in the essential global change required to care for our planet. As the school was chanting during the day: ‘We will consume Less, and Share Better.’Mrs Heather Omant and Miss Tanaz Jungalwalla

Last Thursday a group of Year 11/12 students, with a strong interest in social justice issues, were invited by the Red Cross to attend a special screening of the deeply moving, powerful new film War Witch at the State Cinema, for the 100th anniversary of the Red Cross.

The movie was very confronting and is based on the experiences of child soldiers in Burma. The film was produced by Kim Ngyugen and filmed in The Democratic Republic of Congo. It sends out a powerful message about the plight of the estimated 300,000 children who have been forced into a life of extreme violence as child soldiers.

The girls who attended have all had experience in serving and helping those less fortunate than themselves. Some work locally with groups such as Eddie Rice and St Vincent de Paul, Zara last year went to Northern Queensland volunteering in aboriginal communities as part of the Presentation Alliance group and Eliza went to Vanuatu.

Our thanks go to Kasia Kremzer (a past student) who works as an International Humanitarian Law adviser, who invited and spoke to the girls about her work with Red Cross. The speeches before the screening reminded us of the important work that Red Cross does across the world in times of crisis.

Also thank you to the girls themselves who were excellent ambassadors for the College.

Debbie Claridge

War Witch - Red Cross Centenary

On Saturday 30 August 14 students from Years 3 - 6 travelled to Launceston to compete in the Tournament of Minds State Finals. Tournament of Minds is a problem solving program which requires teams to work cooperatively to find a creative solution to a given problem. St Mary’s entered two teams, one in the Language and Literature division and one in the Social Science division. Both teams had to complete a spontaneous challenge on the day and perform a 10 minute play as part of a long-term challenge. They were given six weeks to produce their answers to the challenge, write a script and design costumes and props ready to perform for the judges. Both teams worked tirelessly to complete their tasks and had a great time on competition day. To add to their success the

Tournament of MindsSocial Science team received second place. All of the girls are to be commended on their dedication, creativity and team work throughout the challenge period. Congratulations to both teams on a fantastic effort.

The Teams (pictured right)

Language and Literature: Florence Mann, Lily McShane, Marissa Chu, Alyssa Lee, Cecilia Hutchinson, Emily Walter and Cait Hawkins.

Social Science: Lucy Eade, Holly Struwe, Grace Molnar, Marisa Santalucia, Imogen Brown, Isabel Burdick and Lily Ransley.

Robyn Kouw

Lantern Program Teacher

CAPTIONS - Shewit Belay, Olivia Spencer, Debbie Claridge, Eliza Gerke, Kasia Kremzer, Lauren McCarthy, Isabella Cattaruzza, Zara Dixon & Bailee Woolley.

Performance Appraisal Survey

One way of realising the intent of our Vision and Mission Statements is to ensure that individuals and groups within the College feel valued, are clear about their role, receive regular and authentic feedback about the quality of their work, and are given appropriate opportunities to upgrade their skills, knowledge and qualifications.

As part of our endeavours to go ‘one pace beyond’ all of the College Executive Team regularly undergo reflection on performance leading to periodic formal review. This process is called performance management and it has two major components, performance development and performance appraisal. It is performance appraisal of the Head of Junior School that we are concerned about within this document.

Thus the purpose of the Head of Junior School’s Performance Appraisal Process is, through rigorous, fair and transparent processes, to evaluate and report on the Head of Junior School’s performance over the duration of her contract.

Thank you to all who are involved in this important process.

We would very much appreciate your responses to the following survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7TT3D6X

Parents & Friends Trailer RaffleMeetings: Please come along to our AGM on October 20 at 6.00pm in the Student Resource Centre. All executive role positions are vacated so please take the opportunity to join the committee and have your say. A nomination form is available by emailing the PFA email address below, or from the school office.

Trailer Raffle: The date for the trailer raffle has been changed to Wednesday 29 October. Please come along and enjoy the free BBQ and Jumping Castle. Raffle tickets will be sent home with students shortly.

Contact: Please be aware that the only way the Parents and Friends Association can contact you is for you to provide us with your email address. This information is critical for us to be able to keep you in touch with what is going on. Mr Dorey and Mrs Knight both attend P&F meetings and supply a report on what is coming up as well as a review of the previous months’ events.

Future: As we are looking in to a school fair for 2015, it is very important to be able to contact parents. For a fair to be successful we require your help. A fair would is a great community affair and is also a great way to fundraise. Please be part of the Parents and Friends Association.

Thank you

Nicole Williams

President - St Mary’s College Parents and Friends Association

For more information please feel free to contact the following;

PRESIDENT: Nicole Williams

Mobile: 0410 481 595

SECRETARY: Kerri Philpott

Mobile: 0418 329 125

Or our P&F email: pfa@smc.tas.edu.au

On Thursday 14 August students from Year 10-12 studying Art, New Media, Photography and Graphic Design and their art teachers took off for Melbourne for SMC’s annual art trip. As always, it was an action packed three days taking in the sights of Melbourne and seeing a lot of art.

Day one was spent visiting the NGV International. We were shown around the Paola Pivi installation, the William Blake exhibition and parts of the NGV’s International collection by our NGV Educator, David Menzies. Students then had free time to view the rest of the gallery which included new media works by Wang Gongxin, late and Modern Contemporary Art and various Asian Art collections. Those students wanting to see the Italian Masterpieces exhibition used the free time to view Italian artworks from the famed Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid. Showcasing over 70 paintings and 30 drawings from some of the most revered painters in history, the exhibition spans 300 years of Italian art, from the high Renaissance of the early 16th century to the late baroque of the eighteenth. We then split up into three teaching groups and completed some drawing and design activities around the gallery.

On Friday we visited the Melbourne Arts Centre and viewed their Showtime exhibition. The Arts Centre is the largest and busiest Performing Arts Centre in Australia. The exhibition shined a spotlight on the Art Centre’s collection which included major works by Charles Blackman,

Melbourne Art Trip

Inge King, Colin Lanceley, John Olsen and Fred Williams. We were lucky enough to be shown around the lower levels of the Arts Centre which included the foyer of the Fairfax Studio which houses Jeffrey Smart’s painting ‘Container Train in Landscape’. We then made our way to the Melbourne Art Fair via a few alleyways to get a quick look at some of the vibrant street art Melbourne is so well known for.

Housed in Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building, the Melbourne Art Fair is an exhibition of leading contemporary art, presented by over 80 selected national and international galleries. The biennial event features painting, sculpture, photography, installation and multimedia works of over 900 artists and attracts up to 30,000 visitors. Students spent the day exploring the vast variety of artworks and attended artist talks by Vipoo Srivilasa and Paul Snell.

Friday evening saw us out again, hitting Etihad Stadium to watch the footy – Geelong vs Carlton, and the Old Melbourne Gaol for the Hangman’s Night Tour.

On the last day of our trip, we visited NGV Australia in the morning. After viewing exhibitions by Inge King and Sue Ford students had the opportunity to explore the gallery’s Australian Collection and the Joseph Brown Collection. Each student selected a piece of work that appealed to them and gave a short talk to the rest of the group about the work. In the afternoon we attended

Spring 1883. An exciting new art fair, Spring 1883 draws on the traditions of the Gramercy Park Fair, New York and presents the best of contemporary art practice from Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the United States. 20 galleries exhibited in a suite at The Windsor Hotel, Melbourne’s oldest and most cherished grand hotel. This was a great opportunity for students to attend an art fair that doesn’t adhere to the traditional, booth-style set-up of larger art fairs.

The final hours of our trip were spent in the CBD where students had some free time to shop and explore parts of the city of specific interest to them. We all met back at our hotel before heading to the airport, homebound.

After a busy three days we finally arrived back to Hobart thinking, dreaming and speaking art. Thank you to the fantastic group of girls who attended the trip this year and made it such an enjoyable success.

Emma Havard

Coordinator of Visual Art

St Mary’s College

Music Gala Night2014

Wednesday 17 September - 7:00 to 8:30pm

Stanley Burbury TheatreUniversity of Tasmania

Concert Band, Jazz Band, Senior and Primary Choirs, Choral Group, String Ensemble and Soloists

You are invited to the

Gold coin donation

CAPTIONS - Paola Pivi’s “You started it...I finish it” installation at NGV International. Viewing the NGV International Collection with David Menzies. In the foyer of the Fairfax Studio at the Melbourne Arts Centre: Jeffrey Smart’s painting “Container Train in Landscape”. Street Art. Year 10s outside the Royal Exhibition Centre. Inside the Melbourne Art Fair. Melbourne Art Fair.

Quiz NightThe St Mary’s College ‘Young Vinnies’ group warmly

invite students, parents, staff, Old Scholars and friends of the College to their

WHEN: Friday 17 October, 7.00pm

WHERE: St Peter’s Hall, St Mary’s College, 164 Harrington St, Hobart

TICKETS: $10 per person (a gold coin donation for children under the age of 12)

RSVP: Tickets must be purchased by Friday 10 October from the St Mary’s College Business Office

HOW: There will be groups of 8-10 per table, so please ensure you secure your seat and table by October 10, as door sales will be limited

PRIZES: There are prizes for the winners, lucky door prizes and a raffle

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the evening will go towards supporting the Hobart

St Vincent de Paul Society? ? ??NOTE DATE CHANGE!

Junior School Athletics CarnivalFriday 17 October, Domain Athletics Centre9.30am – 2.30pm.We have many roles to fill and require assistance, so if your can assist in any way please let Ms Harris know: gharris@smc.tas.edu.au

Junior Soccer Medallion PresentationAll 2014 players, coaches and parents are invited to attend the annual Junior Soccer Medallion Presentation and BBQ on Sunday 21 September. It takes place in Hut 5, Tolosa Park, Glenorchy, at 12.00pm. Presentations will commence at 12.15pm.

Please let your coach know if you are attending for catering purposes.

There are many outstanding fees. If you have not paid for your child’s soccer season, please see Moya in the Business Office to finalise this ASAP.

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Kokoda, Papua New Guinea, 2105 Personal & Learning Experience We are very excited to be able to offer the opportunity in 2015 for our Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12 students to walk the famous Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea.The small group of students that qualify will be required to study two diggers of WW2, one still living and the other who has past. The students will be asked to ‘walk in the spirit of their digger’ and share their history with the group during the Trek. The successful group will be leaving Hobart on July 1, 2015 for an 11 night adventure. Eight of these nights will be spent on the mountainous Kokoda track whilst there will be two nights in Cairns (pre and post PNG) and one night at Kokoda Station. A high level of commitment and fitness is expected and training will commence during Term 4 2014. A letter with more details has been issued to parents who will have students in the mentioned year groups next year.A parent information evening will be held on Monday 22 September in the Seminar room at SMC at 6.00pm. Mrs Sue Fitcher from Getaway trekking will be running the evening. Sue and her husband have completed the Trek on more than 50 occasions between them. Bookings are essential.Should you require further information please contact Sheree Kemp skemp@smc.tas.edu.au or Sarah Cubit scubit@smc.tas.edu.au

SVC/SMC/GYC Rowing Club Shopping Night FundraiserWHAT: Shopping Night with Trends Gifts and Homewares, with champagne, nibbles & a lucky door prize.WHEN: Thursday 18 September, 5.30pm - 7.30pm.WHERE: 104 Main Rd Moonah.WHO: Bring a friend, relative or neighbour.COST: Gold coin donation.WHAT: Shopping Night with Roses Cupboard (changing name to The Cupboard) with champagne, nibbles & a lucky door prize.WHEN: Saturday 25 October, 4.00pm - 6.00pm.WHERE: 435 Macquarie St, South Hobart.WHO: Bring a friend, relative or neighbour.COST: Gold coin donation.

164 Harrington Street, Hobart, Tasmania 7000 | GPO Box 1476, Hobart, Tasmania 7001T (03) 6108 2560 F (03) 6234 8073 E stmarys@smc.tas.edu.au

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First ReconciliationThe parish of Moonah-Lutana (St Therese’s Church) is soon to begin a group preparation for any interested children over the age of seven for their First Reconciliation (First Confession). This of course will lead to preparation for the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion next year.Registrations are requested by September 26. Please contact the parish priest, Fr Stephen Hackett MSC or collect a Registration Form and the accompanying letter from him or the Church entrance.

Tappin Inner StrengthsAre you the parent or carer of a 12 to 18 year old? Do you feel like things at home are near breaking point? Might your teenager want to leave home, or has just left home? Do you sometimes feel like leaving home yourself?!

Tapping Inner Strengths is a FREE 7 week program for parents and carers, looking at ways to manage communication, conflict and relationships through difficult times. Tapping Inner Strengths starts Tuesday 21 October from 6.00pm to 8.00pm, in North Hobart. Bookings and information with Reconnect at Colony 47 on 6214 1481 or reconnect@colony47.com.au

Community NewsPink Ribbon Country Fair LunchOctober 10, 2014, 12.00pm - 2.00pm at MONA, Main Rd, Berriedale.

Tickets $90 each or $850 for a table of 10.

For ticket purchases and more information, contact Kirilly: 6212 5711 or go to www.cancertas.org.au

Join us for an intimate performance and talk by Renee Geyer, complimentary goodie bag packed with special gifts, gourmet food and the chance to win some spectacular gifts and prizes. Don’t miss this classic event where we celebrate, honour and remember those affected by women’s cancers whilst raising life saving dollars.

Clarence Little Athletics Centre - registration dayFamily fun & fitness for ages under 6 to 15.

Kangaroo Bay Oval, Sunday 28 September .

10.00 am to 12.00pm.

Register online, payment taken on Registration Day.

Season commences Saturday October 5, 8.20am.

For further information contact:

Amanda Robertson ( Secretary) 0419714924

Website: www.clarence.org.au

Young Filmmakers Workshop with Wild Angle Tasmania Wide Angle Tasmania will be offering filmmaking workshops during September and October for students aged 11-15 and 14 – 18. The workshops will look at the skills involved in filmmaking – including writing, directing and editing. If you think you would be interesting in attending the workshops please see Mrs Smith for more information.

Mrs Smith