High Notes #4 - 24 March 2014

Vol. 50 Issue #4 24th March 2014

YEAR 9 CAMP

FROM THE HEADMASTER

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Parents wishing to enrol their younger son/s at Marist North

Shore for Year 7, 2016 must do so by Friday 28th March 2014.

Interviews for Year 7, 2016 will be conducted towards the end of May

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TSAVE THE DATE...Paul Dillon, Director of Drug & Alcohol Research and Training Australia (DARTA), will present on the topic of ‘Drugs, Alcohol and Young People’. More

information on Paul can be found here: darta.net.au/biographical-information/

Tuesday 8th April, 7pmMacKillop Library & Resource Centre

Marist College North Shore

Dear Parents, Students and Friends,

Our Purpose...

I have been following a couple of themes this term with the boys. I hope your son can tell you at least one of these themes. Ask him what is it that I am talking about. It would be great if you would then talk to him about this same topic.

I have been a student of boys’ education for some time. I began this year by asking the boys to do one thing – their best. I have moved on with this theme to how do we achieve our best. Great to have an aim but not much good if we have no way of getting there.

Last week we watched our swimming team swam beyond expectation. The senior team won the Senior Shield. We knew something was happening when we watched them win their relays. At the assembly the next day Mr Maoudis explained that the boys had trained very hard. As I watched the relay teams swim they had a conviction about their swimming. They had self-belief and they swam as a team.

These are the two ways of achieving your best – hard work or training and self-belief. Our boys need to understand that nothing worthwhile in life comes without hard work. Hard work is not an option but a privilege.

Whenever I am talking about sport I am really talking about learning. I have not told the boys this yet. I love sport but my passion is for them to be great learners.

The other ingredient being self-belief is something we need to nurture in the boys. We must be careful in our approach – realistic. We are asking the boys to be the best they can be and definitely no better. To be setting unrealistic goals would be setting them up for a fall. Criticism is a quick way of removing self-belief. Though criticism is done for the most noble of reasons it must be measured. Affirmation many times and then careful criticism.

The idea of teamwork is part of the way our school can help the boys to achieve their goals. This term the students have been successful in a variety of sports that required teamwork. As learners our boys can achieve so much more if they work together - work together with each other and work with their teachers. This week I will be asking the Year 12s to approach their studies as a team.

All of this sounds pretty good but what is the point. Our goal is to have these young men become the men that God wants them to be. We want them to develop their God given talents. We want our boys to achieve their purpose in life. The purpose that God has in mind for them.

Tony DuncanHeadmaster

FROM THE DEPUTY HEADMASTER

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WINTER UNIFORM

A reminder to all parents that all students should be in full winter uniform in Terms 2 and 3. I ask that parents organise their son(s) now with the correct uniform to ensure that they are in full winter uniform as of the first day in Term 2.

The Winter Uniform consists of:• Mid Grey College Trousers• Black belt (leather)• Sky Blue Long Sleeved shirt• College Tie (Years 7 - 10 striped, Years 11-12 black)• Navy Blue College Jumper with crest• College Blazer• Black or Grey Socks• Lace-up Black Leather school shoes

No part of the Sports uniform should not be worn with the College school uniform at any time i.e. sports jackets substituting for a jumper or blazer.

All Year 7 and Year 11 blazers have arrived at the Uniform Shop. Students need to be sized for their blazers at the Uniform Shop on a Wednesday in within the next few weeks.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon 31st March Pupil Free Day(Staff Spirituality Day)

Tuesday 1st April Yr 7 and Yr 9 Vaccinations

Wednesday 2nd April Multicultural Day (Luncheon and early dismissal)

Friday 4th April

Year 10, 11 & 12 Drugs & Alcohol Information Session with Paul DillonImmersion Fundraising Dinner

DRUGS & ALCOHOL INFORMATION SESSION

On Friday 4th April, Paul Dillon from the Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia (DARTA) will be a guest speaker at College. He will be speaking to our Year 10, 11 and 12 students about the pitfalls of drugs and alcohol.

Paul is the Director and founder of DARTA which specialises in providing education in the area of drugs and alcohol and does so to hundreds of schools community every year. The presentations that Paul provides are supported by research that DARTA offers on a wide range of alcohol and drug issues.

Paul is passionate about ensuring that our community has access to accurate and up-to-date alcohol and other drug information and I believe this will be a beneficial experience for your son.

There will also be a Parent Presentation taking place on Tuesday 8th April, 7pm in the MacKillop Library here at Marist North Shore which all parents are welcome to attend.

David ForresterDeputy Headmaster

Parenting ProgramsChild & Adolescent Parenting

Tuning into Teens CoursesSkills to communicate with your teenagers so that you understanding each other better and are able to build positive relationships.Chatswood 5wks/2.5hrs 19/5-23/6, 7-9.30pm

Dealing with Teen’s Backchat WorkshopLearn how to restore a respectful and positive relationship, understand what its like being a teenager and learn how to talk to that they listen to you.Chatswood 12/5, 7-9.30pm

Resilient Kids Workshop (Year 7)Helping your child recognise, accept and express feelings, develop optimistic thinking, coping skills and problem solving, deal with negative emotions.Chatswood 15/5, 7-9.30pm

Enquiries: 9887 5830 www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/services/CAP

FAITH FORMATION

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PENTECOSTAL CONSULTATION NIGHT

On Thursday 6th March, Keenan Singh, Ben Coyle and myself were invited to attend an evening with other Catholic Schools from within the Sydney Archdiocese to discuss important issues that affect the Catholic Church. The Pentecostal Consultation Night is a gathering that brings two students from each school to establish a dialogue with Cardinal George Pell who will release a statement for Pentecost based on the theme of ‘Human Rights and Religious Freedom in Australia’. However, due to his recent appointment in Rome, His Eminence was represented by Auxiliary Bishop Peter Comensoli, who is currently the Apostolic Administrator.

After gathering for a light supper in the Catholic Education Office at Leichhardt, the evening began with a presentation by Professor Greg Craven, Vice-Chancellor of Australian Catholic University. Afterwards, students from different schools formed small groups to discuss a question that was assigned to them. Ben’s group discussed the notion of practicing religious values in a secular society while Keenan’s group discussed the value Australian society places on a diverse, multicultural and multireligious society. After much discussion, each group presented six ideas raised from each topic and posed a question for Bishop Peter Comensoli and Professor Greg Craven to respond to. Keenan Singh participated in the presentation by asking the two guest speakers whether law enforcement had the right to identify Muslim women who wore a face covering burqa. The evening was successful and insightful, sparking much interest and discussion regarding the issues that affect the religious landscape in Australia today.

Michael Dela CruzYouth Ministry Coordinator

Ben Coyle (Kelly Sports Captain) and Keenan Singh (College Captain) attending the Pentcostal Consultation Night

LENTEN APPEAL

As a part of our preparation for the upcoming season of Easter, it is through the season of Lent that we take stock of our lives and really focus on what is important in life. As part of this preparation students are challenged to help raise funds for the College’s Lenten appeals, Marist Asia Pacific Solidarity (MAPS) and Caritas. Raising funds is one thing but students are also encouraged to learn about work that Marist Brothers are doing throughout the Asia Pacific region.

The theme for MAPS is ‘Young People Matter’. Each week during Lent, a specific project is highlighted, as well as some of the issues that young people are facing in that country to help raise funds to support MAPS projects. As well as learning about the project, students also learn about the issues young people in that region are facing.

Students are encouraged to bring a gold coin every Wednesday and Friday to tutor group as well to participate in the major fundraising activity for that week. Please read about each of the Marist projects the College is supporting on the next page, and thank you for helping our Marist Community show the world young people matter.

Stephen VersteeghSolidarity Coordinator

SOLIDARITY

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Food for Education Negombo, Sri Lanka

$4,000 will fund the food required for these students.

WITH YOUR SUPPORTTHIS YEAR...

Data provided by in country project manager represents expected outcome on project completion.

30Young people will receive wholesome meals throughout the school year so that the pain of hunger is no longer a distraction.

...because young people matter.www.maristsolidarity.com.au

/maristsolidarity

Why work with Sri Lanka?

= 1.9 Million People

9%of the population live under the national poverty line.

= 324 Thousand Children

18%of children under 5 years of age suffer from chronic malnutrition.


21%of those age 15 and over cannot read and write.

Current Population 21.6 MILLION

Bougainville

Cambodia

Fiji

India

Kiribati

Pakistan

the Philippines

Papua New Guinea

Solomon Islands

Sri Lanka

Vanuatu

Vietnam

Thailand

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16%of children age 5 to 14 must work in child labour to support family.

= 2.5 Million Children

200Young people will be offered primary and university tutoring to avoid unemployment on completing their education.

New Horizons Quoc Oai, Vietnam

$26,900 over 3 years will get this program up and running.



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Why work with the Vietnam?




7.6%of those age 15 and over cannot read and write.



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= 1.36 Million Children every year

5.6%or 1 in 18 children will not survive beyond 5 years of age due to the lack of bvasic health care.

Operation Rainbow Hall Extension Trichy, India

$43,000 will fund the extension of the current facilities.


275Young people and families affected by HIV/AIDS will be able to gather for crucial support through medical camps and workshops.


/maristsolidarity

Why work with India?

= 360 Million People


0.2%of the population is currently living with HIV/AIDS.


Current Population 1.2 BILLION

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34%of the rural population live under the national poverty line.

= 19 Thousand Children every year

5%or 1 in 20 children will not survive beyond 5 years of age due to the lack of basic health care.

200Young people and other familiy members will have access to basic and emergency health care and health education.

Rural Health Outreach Pailin, Cambodia

$32,000 will fund the program over 2 years.



/maristsolidarity

Why work with Cambodians?


80%of the population live in poor rural locations.



YEAR 11 GEOGRAPHY

On Friday 14th March, the Year 11 Geography classes undertook fieldwork in the Lane Cove River to collect some research for the upcoming assessment task. The classes traveled by bus to three different locations in the catchment area so that we could collect a multitude of samples such as the pH levels, habitat assessments and macro invertabrates sampling.

The excursion was led by Mrs Brown and Mr Jones along with two coordinators from the Second Nature Field Studies Centre. We started at the upper catchment area in North Ryde near the north west railway. The second sampling site was further down the river at a more open space. The last area was located in West Chatswood at the most industrialised part of the river.

Over all the excursion was both fun and educational for all the students that attended. Good luck Year 11 with your assessment tasks!

Cameron Walker11 Moore

HSIE

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HSIE2014 ASX SCHOOLS SHAREMARKET GAME

Game 1 of the 2014 ASX Schools Sharemarket Game is currently underway with 157 students from Marist College North Shore buying and selling company shares through the Game.

For over 30 years the ASX Schools Sharemarket Game has been giving students real world experience and teaching them about the business world. The Game gives students practical experience and encourages students to take an interest in current affairs through their effect on the sharemarket. Students compete as a team or individually as they build their portfolio of shares.

With a virtual $50,000 to invest over ten weeks, students trade online in real market conditions and compete against their peers to win a share of the $17,000 prize pool.

In the Human Society and its Environment (HSIE) learning area, students learn about the sharemarket. This Game enables students to put theory into practice, to experience and discuss changing circumstances and to adjust their decision-making in response to these changes.

Last year a team from Marist College North Shore won third place nationally and third place in the NSW division in Game 2. We wish all students who have entered Game 1 this year every success. Don’t forget the tutorial videos on the Game website. Happy investing!

Joe AlvaroAssistant HSIE Coordinator

MOCK TRIAL2014 LAW SOCIETY OF NSW INTER-SCHOOL

MOCK TRIAL COMPETITON

Marist College North Shore has entered a team into the 2014 Law Society of NSW Inter-School Mock Trial Competition consisting of:

Darcy Bowers Hamish BuchananLuke Gallen Guiliano GonzalesJoshua Hortinela Samuel HowStephen Keosseian Rahul MishraThomas Priddle Jacob Rizk

These students are to be commended for taking up the challenge to represent the College through the Mock Trial Competition and for taking up this opportunity to gain the many benefits of the competition. On 12th March, Marist College North Shore hosted Round 1 of the competition, acting as the Plaintiff in the civil case Lee Hilton v Andy Maguire. Wenona School acted as the Defendant.

The following students are to be commended for taking on the following roles and working together as a team to win Round 1 of the competition: Stephen Keosseian (1st Barrister), Hamish Buchanan (2nd Barrister), Guiliano Gonzalez (Solicitor), Joshua Hortinela (1st Witness), Luke Gallen (2nd Witness) and Thomas Priddle (Magistrate’s Clerk).

Marist North Shore (223 points) defeated Wenona School (213 points). The team is now preparing for the next round of this challenging and exciting competition. I congratulate the team on their success so far.

Joe AlvaroMock Trial Coordinator

Stephen Keosseian, Guiliano Gonzalez and Hamish Buchanan in the courtroom

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CREATIVE ARTSCATHOLIC EDUCATION OFFICE CLANCY PRIZE COMPETITION

The College has entered three students into this prestigious art competition which is open to all Catholic schools across Sydney. The 2014 theme is from St Francis of Assisi who in 1226 prayed, “Be praised my Lord for the gift of life; for changing duck and dawn; for touch and scent and song”. Each student interprets St Francis’ theme and spiritual life in the creation of artworks. We would like to wish the following students all the best in the competition: Liam Baker (2013 HSC Visual Arts student) “Anamnesis” - Multimedia; Dennis De Caires (2013 HSC Visual Arts student) “Silence Yourself” - Film/Video; and Dominic West (9 Kelly) “Mimi” - Portrait.

It is with great pleasure that we announce that two of our students were presented with prizes. Dominic West won the Brian Jordan Prize, receiving $1,000.00 and Liam Baker won ACU School of Education Prize of $100.00. In recognition of our success in the competition, the College received a book by William Robinson entitled the “The Transfigured Landscape”. The opening is on Friday 21st March commencing at 6.00pm at the McGlade Gallery at ACU Strathfield, Gate 3, 25a Barker Road, Strathfield.

Carolyn O’BrienCreative & Performing Arts Coordinator

Dominic with his parents at the show. His artwork is in the background on display.

Liam presenting his artwork

FRENCHALLIANCE FRANÇAISE FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL

On Wednesday 5th March, the HSC French Beginners class attended one of the 2014 festival films, Quai d’Orsay, at Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace, Cremorne. Subtitles are always provided for the Festival’s films, now in it’s 25th year. This was good news for the students who found the pace of the dialogue challenging at times - however, they thoroughly enjoyed this political comedy.

Our Year 10 Elective French class on Monday 17th March had an incursion in their classroom, “attending” one of the 2013 festival films, Astérix et Obélix. Here’s Jack Rogers’ bilingual review:Sur lundi, le 17 mars, le Year 10 Français classe ont regardé le film pour le Alliance Française festival du film. Nous avons regardé ‘Asterix et Obelix: au service de Sa Majesté’ (2012) et nous avons pensé c’était les deux plaisant et éducatif. Le film était rempli avec action, comédie et drame, et a gardé les garçons sur le bord de leurs sièges! Bien que ce n’était pas les cours de typique, les garçons ont bénéficé de l’accents et vocabulaire dans le film et espérons régarder un autre film bientôt!The Year 10 class watched a film from the Alliance Française French Film Festival. We watched Asterix et Obelix: God save Britannia and we thought it was both enjoyable and educational. The film was filled with action, comedy and drama and the kept the boys on the edge of their seats! Although it wasn’t a typical lesson, we benefited from the accents and vocabulary in the film and we hope to watch another movie soon!

- Jack Rogers10 Chanel

Katie BucknoleFrench Teacher

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P&FEXPO RAFFLE WINNERS

1st Prize: Robert Csano (Central Coast Weekend)2nd Prize: Lynda Challenger (Blender)3rd Prize: Troy Chee (Union Hotel Voucher)

TRIVIA NIGHT

Don’t forget the next big event is the Trivia Night on Saturday 21st June. More information will be announced closer to the date but please put the date in the diary. We are also putting out the call for donations so if you have anything for the silent auction, or big ticket items for the live auction, then please email [email protected]

Claire ManningP&F Secretary

UNIFORM SHOPBLAZERS

A reminder that all Year 7 and Year 11 students need to purchase their school blazer before the end of Term 1. If any other student (Years 7 - 12) requires a replacement blazer, they too are requested to place in their order prior to the end of Term 1.

Year 7 parents are also reminded that students require trousers for Terms 2 & 3. These are available now at the Uniform Shop.

Parents could you ensure all uniform items are labelled. At the moment we have a large number of unnamed items in the lost property bin.Items including school trousers, track tops, sport shoes, beach towels and many more.If your son has misplaced an item please have him check lost property.

June MitchellUniform Shop Manager

NEWS SHORTLY ON THE FIRST CAFE MARIST OF TERM 1

WATCH THIS SPACE, LISTEN TO THE DAILY NOTICES

AND THE SCREENS AT SCHOOL !

Ryde Eisteddfod 2014The annual Ryde Eisteddfod is a highly prestigious competition where it is open in several disciplines for all ages, solo or group performances.

* Vocal (online entries close 25th April)

* Dance (online entries close 23rd April)

* Speech and Drama (online entries close 30th April)

* Seniors (online entries close 30th April)

* Instrumental (online entries close 25th April)

The Eisteddfod is from Saturday 12th July to Saturday 6th September

Online information and entry: rydeeisteddfod.org.auPhone enquiries:Gabrielle O’Donnell 9817 2019Chancey Williamson 8007 6614

We have many students at the College who are involved in Music Tuition, the Band Ensemble, Drama and other areas who could be open to the challenge of preparing for an eisteddfod.Questions? See Ms O’Brien.

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CAREERS @ MaristUNI OPEN DAYS

University of New EnglandFriday 2 May

University of WollongongSaturday 16 August

International College of ManagementSunday 17 August

UTS, City campusSaturday 30 August9am - 4pm

University of SydneySaturday 30 August9am - 4pm

Notre Dame UniversitySaturday 30 August9am - 3pm

ANUSaturday 30 August

ACU, Canberra campusSaturday 30 August

ACU, North Sydney campusSaturday 6 September 8:30am – 2:30pm

UNSWSaturday 6 September 9am – 4pm

UTS, Kuring-gai campusSaturday 6 September 11am - 1pm

ACU, Strathfield CampusSaturday 13 September 8:30am – 4pm

UWS, all campusesNewcastle University TBA

DOWNLOAD WORK PLACEMENT RECORD

UNSW Science Parent and Student Information Evening Science. Explore the possibilities.

UNSW Science invites Year 11 and Year 12 students and their parents to attend an information evening with guest speaker Professor Fred Watson AM, astronomer and popular scientist. This evening will include talks and a career market, giving students and parents the opportunity to talk directly to current students and academics. Register online www.science.unsw.edu.au/infonight

Wed 26 March, 6.30pm–8.30pmThe John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Kensington campus

UTS BIT – an IT course with a business and leadership focusApplications open 28th AprilAvailable for Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) co-op scholarship program students.www.uts.edu.au/future-students/information-technology/it-undergraduate/bit-co-op-benefits

USYD Scholarships Information EveningOpportunities for current Year 11 and 12 students www.sydney.edu.au

UNI SCHOLARSHIPS

NIDA has a range of short courses for people aged between 12 and 18. These courses include a HSC Drama Group course and a HSC Drama Individual Project course to develop techniques to analyse a play, create a character and perform a dynamic monologue.www.open.nida.edu.au/cours-es/Demographic/Young+People

The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) is a unique university where you’ll get paid to study a degree from the University of New South Wales (UNSW). You’ll also undertake military leadership training and learn to become an officer in Australia’s Navy, Army or Air Force. In addition to the salary all tuition fees are covered. Applying for ADFA is a dual application process that can take up to 12 months, so get started now. Find out more information here: www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/adfa/howToApply/applicationProcess.aspx

http://issuu.com/maristnorthshore/docs/mcns_student_workplace_learning_rec

CAREERS @ MaristINFORMATION

EVENINGS / EXPOS

UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG YEAR 10 FUTURE FINDERS EVENINGTue 8th April, 6.30pmwww.uow.edu.au/future/events/futurefinder/index.html

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS & ECONOMICS EVENINGWed 14th Maymq.edu.au/future_students/undergraduate

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL INFORMATION EVENINGWed 21st Maymq.edu.au/future_students/undergraduate

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAMECAREERS IN LAW & BUSINESSWed 21st May, 6pmwww.nd.edu.au/events/sydney

NOTRE DAME PARENT INFO NIGHTTues 24th JuneBroadway CampusRegister: www.nd.edu.au/events/sydney/info

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY PARENT INFORMATION EVENINGWed 25th Junemq.edu.au/future_students/undergraduate

NOTRE DAME NURSING INFORMATION EVENINGTues 30th September, 6pmDarlinghurst CampusRegister: www.nd.edu.au/events/sydney/nursing-info

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL LEAVERS INFORMATION EVENINGWed 10th Decembermq.edu.au/future_students/undergraduate

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HSC WORKSHOPS/INTENSIVE STUDY

HSC STUDY INTENSTIVE NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITYMon 7th – Fri 11th Julywww.nd.edu.au/events/sydney

ACU - HSC ENRICHMENTTues 8 July - Economics & EnglishThurs 10 July - Business & Lawwww.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/courses/applying_to_acu/useful_links/events/hsc_enrichment_day

TERITARY EXPERIENCE DAYS

MACLEAY COLLEGE INDUSTRY DAYSMon 14th April – Fri 18th Aprilwww.macleay.edu.au/news/2014-april-industry-days-macleay

WILLIAM ANGLISS INSTITUTE SYDNEY TRIAL-A-TRADE DAYTues 15th April, 10amhttp://tiny.cc/rxpucx

AIE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE DAYWed 16th Apr, 10am - 3pmwww.aie.edu.au/ied

BLUE MOUNTAINS INTERNATION HOTEL MANAGEMENT SCHOOLTue 22nd April – Thu 24th AprilTue 15th July – Thu 17th Julywww.bluemountains.edu.au/apply/discovery-days/

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A NOTRE DAME NURSING STUDENTWed 2nd JulyDarlinghurst CampusRegister: www.nd.edu.au/events/sydney/aditl

OPEN DAYS PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS

ACADEMY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION DAYTue 1st April, 6pm – 8pmTue 6th May, 6pm – 8pmwww.ait.nsw.edu.au/events/

SYDNEY AVIATORS OPEN DAYSun 27th April, 8.30amwww.sydneyaviators.com.au/Event.aspx?pid=121

APM COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNCATION & WILLIAM BLUE OPEN DAYSat 3rd May, 10am – 2pmwww.apm.edu.au/about-apm/upcoming-eventssydney/aditl

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL COLLEGE OF BEAUTY OPEN DAYSat 3rd May, 10am – 1pmwww.ancb.edu.au/open-days-events/open-day-sydney-3rd-may

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DRAMATIC ARTS OPEN DAYSat 27th May, 10am – 4pmwww.nida.edu.au/about-nida/open-days-and-tours

EXCHANGE / TRAVEL

SOUTHERN CROSS CULTURAL EXCHANGE INFORMATION SESSIONSTue 1st April, 7pm–9pmTue 6th May, 7pm –9pmwww.scce.com.au/programs/information-sessions/

PROJECTS ABROAD ONLINE INFORMATION SESSIONTues 15th April, 6pm–7pm www.projects-abroad.com.au/about-us/meet-us/online-info-sessions/

University & TAFE 2015 Course Available These can be accessed in two ways:

Electronically on the institutions website via the future students section and; hard copy via the Careers Room. Faculty guides from Sydney Uni and UTS have already arrived. Course guides for Northern Institute of TAFE

are also available for students.

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SPORTMCC SWIMMING

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The 99th Metropolitan Catholic Colleges’ Swimming Carnival was held on Thursday 20th March at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. Following a disappointing performance in 2013, the Marist North Shore squad was looking to improve on our points total. So with a determined focus and eight weeks of training done, the boys performed exceptionally well. Across different individual events there were strong finishes and exceptional performances:• Alexander Walton 1st Senior 50m Breaststroke Championship 2nd Senior 50m Freestyle Championship• Alexander McQuarrie 2nd Senior 100m Freestyle Championship• Alec Morgan 2nd U/16 50m Freestyle Championship 2nd U/16 100m Freestyle Championship• Harry Liu 2nd U/16 50m Breaststroke Championship• Simon Cox 1st Senior 50m Freestyle Division• Aaron Wilkie 1st Senior 50m Backstroke Championship• Robert Fitzgerald 1st Place U/16 Backstroke Championship• Tom Goddard, Thomas Luck, Luke Hurley & Luca Pona 2nd U/13s 4x50m Medley relay• Robert Fitzgerald, Harry Liu, Alec Morgan & Connor Bennett 2nd U/16s 4x50m Medley relay• Timothy Forti, Patrick Bezzi, Nicholas Kain & Christopher Brown 1st Senior 4x50m Freestyle relay• Aaron Wilkie, Alexander Walton, Simon Cox & Matthew Crowe 1st 4x50m Senior Medley relay

Overall the trophy results were as follows:• Juvenile – 6th place• Junior – 2nd place• Senior – 1st place• Aggregate – 3rd place

Our improved performance this year can be attributed to the excellent training and determination from the boys. Thank you to Mr Peter Giles, Mr Daniel Kulk and Mr Peter Bennett for assisting me in coaching the boys this season. It has been most enjoyable and rewarding working with the students in achieving excellent results.

Chris MaoudisHead Coach - Swimming

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MCC CRICKET

The U/16 cricketers having won a stunning semi final against Lewisham CBHS with three balls to spare and due missing two key players, captain Tom McGowan and opening bowler/batsman Josh Rizk, the team headed to Randwick to face off with Marist Kogarah confident of their chances with an almost injury free side taking the field.Kogarah won the toss and elected to field.

A solid team effort saw North Shore 7/124 at the conclusion of our twenty overs. A great score in a grand final. Brad Ford produced a Michael Bevan/Brad Haddin type performance and anchored the innings. All who batted produced solid contributions making the final score possible.

Kogarah faced one very intimidating maiden over from Will Coyle and the portents for North Shore were looking good. But the rains came and joint premiers were declared. A fair outcome in the circumstances.

I want to thank all of these boys for their great effort and outstanding sportsmanship. They are all a credit to our College.

John BullivantCoach

MCC SQUASH

The Squash team this year again continued the tradition, playing in their fourteen Grand Finals and this our thirteenth win. The boys under the coaching of Simon Jenkins, an ex-student of the College, trained well and developed the fitness and skills necessary to win in what turned out to be the closest result for some time. Their dedication and willingness to be part of a hard working highly committed team says much for the senior boys who brought the juniors into the idea that effort was required if they were to win, and effort they supplied.

The team comprised of the following students:Dominique Ratcliffe (C) Thomas IngramHarrison Fisk Ethan GrenotBenjamin Burgess Tristan OldfieldHarrison Hird Thomas HampsonLuke Carah Oliver GrenotJosiah Gwozdecky Ryan LangeHarrison Mentis-Bullock Tristen Van Rhoon

Congratulations to these boys for carrying on a marvelous legacy!

John CollinsManager

The Squash team presenting the MCC trophy to the College

The U/16 cricketers were presented to the College with the Cup in hand

Dominique Ratcliffe (MCC Squash Captain)recently competed and won the Big River Junior Open U/19’s division. It was a long weekend with Dominique playing six matches against some of the top ranked players in NSW and Australia. After this win, Dominique’s ranking will jump to 3rd in NSW. Next up, he will be off to the Coffs Harbour Junior Open which should be a strong competition. Congratulations and best of luck Dominique!

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MCC TENNIS

Marist North Shore have been very fortunate over the years in winning the MCC Tennis aggregate trophy and last Thursday 13th March the good fortune continued. Nearly 40% of this years team were new to the MCC Tennis competition and, with limited preparation due to rain and the rescheduling of the tournament back into Term 1, it was most pleasing to see the boys bring about victory.

Full results are listed below including outstanding performances from Arjun Mehrotra in the senior singles and Daniel Stormon and Brad Falconer in the senior doubles, both of whom won their respective championships. It has been a very long time since winning the senior singles title so a special congratulations to Arjun.

Congratulations to the whole team on a fine win and also to Mr Giles and Mr Jones for their work in organising and running a most efficient tournament. The results were: Hayden Stormon Just missed the semis(U/13 Singles) (Reserve: Patrick Goodyer)

Jack O’Brien & Adam Goodyer Finalists(U/13 Doubles)

Nicholas Panetta Semi-finalist (U/14 Singles) (Reserve: Maxim Gwozdecky)

Fred Kemsley & Adrian Cheung Semi-finalists (U/14 Double)

Henrique de Mattos Semi-finalist (U/15 Singles) (Reserve: Josiah Gwozdecky)

Michael Moran & Harrison Hird Finalists(U/15 Doubles)

The MCC Tennis squad showing off the retained championship trophy

MCC GOLF

On Thursday 13th March, the MCC Golf Carnival was held at Bexley Golf Course. The team consisted of Thomas Luck (U/13’s), Aiden Powter (U/14’s), Angus Simpson (U/15’s), Tim Ferrero (U/16’s), Tom Criniti (U/17’s) and Tim Claremont (Opens). The boys were incredibly competitive on the day with Aiden Powter, playing up an age group, winning the U/14’s competition with +5 over par. Other notable achievements on the day were Thomas Luck’s second placing in the U/13’s with +14 over par and Tim Claremont second placing in the Opens with +10 over par.

As a team the boys did tremendously well and won the Most Improved Trophy on the day. Congratulations to all the boys and we look forward to being even more competitive next year.

Jeff DavidsonCoach

The new and ‘Most Improved’ MCC Golf squad

Roger Rogowski Finalist (U/16 Singles) (Reserve: Felix Powling)

Lukas Powling & James Tai Semi-finalists (U/16 Doubles) (Reserve: Jarrod Parchi)

Arjun Mehrotra Champion (Senior Singles) (Reserve: Jackson McGenniss)

Daniel Stormon & Brad Falconer Champions (Senior Doubles) (Reserve: Francois Galvez)

Luke HillCoach

VOLUNTEER ROSTERS LOOKING AHEAD24 Mar: Solidarity - Night Patrol (Moore)28 Mar: Solidarity - Surry Hills (Chanel) CDSA Debating - Round 131 Mar: PUPIL FREE DAY (Staff Day)1 Apr: Year 7 & 9 Vaccinations (HPV & Year 8 Catch Up)3 Apr: MCC Cross Country4 Apri: CDSA Debating - Round 27 Apr: Solidarity - Night Patrol (Salta)8 Apr: Paul Dillon (DARTA) - Parent Presenation MacKillop Library, 7pm9 Apr: Year 10 Reflection Day10 Apr: Year 7 - 11 reports posted11 Apr: COLLEGE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL LAST DAY OF TERM 1 Solidarity - Surry Hills (Kelly)28 Apr: TERM 2 COMMENCES30 Apr: Year 12 Parent/Teacher Interviews 5.30pm - 8.00pm1 May: MCC Summer Sport Photos MCC Winter Sport - Round 12 May: Year 12 Marist Youth Forum (Mittagong) CSDA Debating - Round 35 May: Solidarity - Night Patrol (Kelly)7 May: Mother’s Day Assembly, 10.00am8 May: MCC Winter Sport - Round 29 May: Metropolitan Chess Competition CSDA Debating - Round 4 Solidarity - Surry Hills (Salta)11>17 May: Year 12 Retreat13>15 May: Year 7 & 9 NAPLAN15 May: MCC Winter Sport - Round 316 May: CSDA Debating - Round 519 May: Solidarity - Night Patrol (Moore)22 May: MCC Winter Sport - Round 4

CANTEEN24 Mar: Annette Bradford, Donalda Brown, Rosalind Elliot, Grace Ooi, Andrea Morgan25 Mar: Julie Bourgeat, Louise Frith, Nina Stowers-Kahui, Nola Xenakis26 Mar: Joyce Aimond, Elizabeth Byrne, Dianne Pastuszak, Janet Pereira, Cindy Van Kampen27 Mar: Lynda Challenger, Sally Engeman, Marg Mitchell, Margaret Weller, Karen Whitehead28 Mar: Paulette Bendixen-Brown, Brid Bowers, Sue Rennie, Vicki Robinson, Teresa Ukrainetz, Anne Young31 Mar: Louise Burton, Cathy Kinsella, Jennifer Sheldon, Leonie Siutz, Tara Smith, Christina Young1 Apr: Natalie Bollard, Katherine Borkowski, Sandra Fitzgerald, Kirsty Hudson, Melanie Sanchez2 Apr: Amanda Gallen, Meg Meuhaus, Sarah Panozzo, Ruth Scholes, Sue Van Twest3 Apr: Rosina Aloe, Barbara Doll, Catherine Dovgan, Liz Parr4 Apr: France Booth, Selena French, Fiona Lucas, Jane O’Shea, Irene Tan

UNIFORM SHOP26 Mar: Donalda Brown, Mandy Arnold, Debbie Jenkins, Taleen Avedissian2 Apr: Maureen McKee, Elizabeth Byrne, Julie Gaidzkar, Dimi Hills

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Living with Spice presents

“I am a Girl”An inspirational feature length documentary on what it means to be a girl in the 21st century.

Wednesday 26 March 2014Ron Dyer Centre, St. Mary’s North Sydney Parish

42 Ridge Street, North Sydney6.30pm - Champagne and Canapes,

7.00pm - “I am a Girl” Screening Meet Australian Film Producer and

Director of ‘I am a Girl’, Rebecca Barry

Adult/Student: $25.00RSVP and payment online www.trybooking.com/EJXL

by Monday 24th March, 2014.

ACCOUNTSFEE STATEMENTS

A reminder to all Parents/Guardians that the first Fee Statement for the year was due for payment on the Monday 24th February. Payment would be appreciated for those families that have yet to do so.

If you did not receive a Statement please email [email protected]

A reminder notice has also recently been sent out to those families by Australia Post and via email.

Mark BrooksBusiness Manager

Documents

High Notes #4 - 24 March 2014