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AETERNA NON CADUCAThe Eternal not the Transitory
MARCELLIN COLLEGE RANDWICK
19 JUNE 2017 | NO. 9
www.marcellin.nsw.edu.au | [email protected] | Ph: (02) 9398 6355 | Fax: (02) 9398 9049
From the HSIE Coordinator
‘Water from the Rock’ is the title of a book that explores Marist Spirituality. Like many teachers, I have used it as a source of inspiration in countless prayers and reflections over the years. I never appreciated the significance of the title until I had the opportunity to go and visit L’Hermitage a few years ago. It is the place where 200 years ago Saint Marcellin Champagnat chose the site in the Pilat Region in Southern France, upon which he would build a residence to house the first Marist Brothers. It is, as you would expect, a special place.
Nestled in a valley, the L’Hermitage was carved from the rock by the first Marists. With the Gier River flowing through the centre, this valley is a place where the water seemingly flows from the rock. It would have been an imposing, cold and unforgiving place before the toil and tenacity of Saint Marcellin transformed it into the serene and picturesque place it is today.
Which brings me to last Tuesday’s Champagnat Mass and festivities. This was not only a wonderful community event for the College, but for me, it was a reminder of how far Saint Marcellin’s vision has come. Marcellin College Randwick is a long way from L’Hermitage in France, yet in many ways, it is not. The same Marist values of Presence, Family Spirit, Simplicity, In the Way of Mary and Love of Work that were the guiding principles for Saint Marcellin 200 years ago were evident in abundance throughout the day.
With many parents, Marist Brothers and special guests, the school became a community that celebrated Mass, showcased our talents during a musical concert and then raised money for Marist initiatives. It was a day to share food and enjoy each other’s company. All of these things are echoed in a paragraph from ‘Water from the Rock’ that states,
‘Whatever the members of a community do – working, struggling for justice, serving society, praying or sharing meals and relaxation together – we recognise the blessings of God. We are blessed with the gift of life and with companions for our mission and our life’s journey. We proclaim, not just what God has done for each one of us, but what God is doing for us together, as family and community.’
CHAMPAGNAT DAY ACTIVITIES
$5,390 raised for Marist Solidarity
Thank you to all parents & boys who supported this cause so generously through
donations of food and money!
Above: L’Hermitage, in Southern France, where St Marcellin built a residence to house the first Marist Brothers Below: the River Gier, flowing down from Lavalla through L’Hermitage
It was a day that encompassed everything that is great about our Marist spirituality. It was a day of reflection, celebration, solidarity and community. A day Saint Marcellin would have been proud of.
Mr Anthony BurkeHSIE Coordinator
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The Inaugural Champagnat Award - Hon John O’Meally AM, RFD
Above: Headmaster Mr John Hickey presenting the Hon John O’Meally AM RFD with a Champagnat Award
A highlight of our Champagnat Day celebrations this year was initiating a Champagnat Award to a distinguished ex-student of the College.
You would be aware that Champagnat Awards are highly valued in the community and are presented to a small number of students and staff each year on the Feast of the Founder of Marist Education, St Marcellin Champagnat. This year I was delighted to welcome back to the College for the ceremony the Hon John O’Meally AM, RFD and present him with the inaugural Champagnat Award for distinguished service to the broader community. Please find below some background on John taken from my address last week:
• John O’Meally attended Marcellin College from 1950-1957 and has maintained a close association with the Marist Brothers ever since
• He was affiliated with the Marist Brothers in the Brothers Chapel here at Randwick in 1990 by Br Alman Dwyer, who was Provincial at the time but had also taught John while he was at Marcellin
• He graduated from the University of Sydney and was admitted to the Bar in 1964• He practiced as a Barrister until he was appointed to the Bench in New South Wales in 1979. Prior to this appointment he
had acted as a Judge of the National Court of New Guinea and was a frequent visitor to PNG as a Barrister in its Supreme Court.
• He has served as a Judge on numerous courts both here and abroad as well serving on a number of Tribunals • To list his achievements, and more importantly, his significant impact on so many people here today, would keep us for
far too long but I do want to mention in particular his role in the Dust Diseases Tribunal• The name Bernie Banton may not mean much to the boys, but many parents and staff would remember Bernie as the
face of the asbestos campaign 10-15 years ago. Mr Banton was terminally ill due to his asbestos related disease but he fought on till the end in search of compensation and justice. Judge O’Meally became the President of the Dust Disease Tribunal in 1998 and it was he who convened the tribunal’s bedside hearing for Bernie Banton in the Palliative Care unit of Sydney’s Concord Hospital in 2007 towards the end of his life. The courtroom came to the bedside to allow the terminally ill Mr Banton to give evidence.
• He has worked very hard in the service of many individuals, communities and nations to ensure fairness and justice are at the centre of decision making and in doing so has made our communities better places
• In recognition of his work, he became a Member of the Order of Australia on Australia Day 2002
Above: The College was honoured to have Mr and Mrs O’Meally as guests at this year’s Champagnat Day festivities
Mr John HickeyHeadmaster
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Champagnat Day Mass - 6 June 2017
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Champagnat Day Activities - 6 June 2017
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Champagnat Day Activities - 6 June 2017
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Champagnat Day Concert - 6 June 2017
Click here to view MCR meets MKR
Year 7Jorge Vega CarmonaToby DoyleLucas WalkerWill PuntonEthan O’BrienFletcher Bessant
Year 8Ari TjandraKyle GordonGeorge ManoliasJoshua NorenaMason BrownOrlando Iliopoulos
Year 9William DarbyNoah JugowHarry Downes Thomas SeelinLuc Christensen
Year 10Marco RossmannJoseph EvansMax WalkerDaniel MougiosMarcus PirolaMaximos Minenko
Year 11Paolo CignettiJohn LicitraKhava BlackRory DolanJye Southworth
Year 12Darcy GillroySean RobinsonLewis LoncarFrancesco StratiKel GollanNathan ObejasAndrew TjokrowidjajaNathan Laretive
Champagnat Day Award Recipients 2017
StaffMs Peta BourkeMr Jacob GibbonsMr Paul MacGee Mrs Patricia KratochvilMr John FinleyMr Robert SheensMr Mark Webber
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IMPORTANT DATES
TERM 2 - Week 9 Tue, 20 Jun Years 10 & 11 Parent Teacher Interviews @1:00 – 8:00pm Yr 7-12 students dismissal @12.05pmWeek 10 Mon, 26 Jun Extended Staff Meeting postponed- students to arrive at normal timeWed, 28 Jun Year 7, 8 & 9 Parent Teacher Interviews @9:00am – 7.00pm No classes 7-12 students Fri, 30 Jun Term 2 concludes
TERM 3 - Week 1 Mon, 17 Jul Staff Development Day (student free day)Tue, 18 Jul Students return to school
Parent / Teacher Interviews
This week and next, the College will conduct Parent / Teacher Feedback opportunities for students in Years 7-11. Parent/Teacher interviews are compulsory. Students must attend their interview, and be in full school uniform.
Tuesday, 20 June - Years 10 & 11 Interviews Years 7-12 dismissed at 12.05pm (4 x 400 buses will arrive)- Periods 1-3 as per normal for all years- Canteen will be open for breakfast and recess- Booking an interview is to be done through the College’s Parent Portal. Click here to access portal
Wednesday, 28 June - Years 7, 8, 9 Interviews There will be no classes on this day for Years 7 - 12- Booking an interview is to be done through the College’s Parent Portal. Click here to access portal
2018 Subject Selection
Year 10 and Year 8 Subject Selection details are on the College website http://www.marcellin.nsw.edu.au/subject-and-selection
Mr Chris ShieldsDirector of Teaching & M-Learning
From the Deputy Headmaster
As you would know I have just returned from three weeks in the States. I spent some time in Disneyland and Hawaii. Two very different places that I would highly recommend. Disneyland is a truly magical place that captivated and entertained the whole family (even the adults), whilst Hawaii is a superb holiday destination that has something for everyone-great scenery, beaches, food, friendly people and plenty of history.
Of course, when I put in the paperwork requesting long-service leave I hadn’t envisaged that I would be Acting Deputy. This meant that twelve months later when I “jetted off”, many people at Marcellin had to do a lot more work. I would like to particularly thank the Headmaster Mr Hickey, Mr Shields who took over as Deputy, College Executive members Mr Burke and Ms Dove, as well as the Year Coordinators and other teachers who all did a fantastic job in making sure my absence wasn’t missed. I believe that it is the mark of a great staff when so many capable people can absorb the duties and responsibilities of others so seamlessly and without fuss.
Thanks also to the many students who gave me such great travel advice ranging from how to beat the queues at Disneyland to the best eateries, shops and tourist places around Waikiki. It helped to ensure a very hassle free family holiday!
Mr Paul DaleyDeputy Headmaster
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Nescafe Headstart Innovation Competition
Class of 2016 graduate Charles Cartmer had his Design & Technology major project (Coffee Pod Cutter) selected for display in the Powerhouse Museum Design exhibition. He is currently a contender in this year’s Nescafe Headstart Innovation competition.
Please support Charles in this competition by voting for his work. Below is a link to the website with the option to vote, and a video of his innovation.
http://bit.ly/2rZgL3T
Year 8.1 PDHPE Newman On Wednesday, 13 June, as part of an enrichment assessment task, the 8.1 PDHPE Newman Stream class were involved in making a video presentation and then teaching sixty-four Year 3 students from OLSH Primary School, Randwick.
The boys were firstly required to prepare a video presentation based on a cricket skill, such as batting and bowling. In groups of five, they were responsible for the script, demonstration and editing of the video.
The next part of the assessment was for each group to teach their cricket skill to the primary school students. The boys and girls were separated into three different groups; rotating between the three cricket skills on the day. The Marist Centre and the Bottom Yard of the College were used to conduct the cricket clinic. The skills being taught on the day were batting, bowling and a modified game of Cricket (Diamond Cricket).
The boys and girls from OLSH Primary School said how they thoroughly enjoyed the experience of being in a Senior School and learning three different cricket skills.
Alex James PDHPE Teacher
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As part of the Marist Bicentenary celebrations, The Marist Way Pilgrimage has been organised to recreate the walk made by the three Marist Brothers who walked from Sydney in early December 1905 to take up temporary residence in Rose Hill Cottage, Mittagong and begin the preparations to establish ‘The Hermitage’, as a Novitiate.
The Pilgrimage will take place from Monday, 25 September – Saturday, 30 September from St Patrick’s Church Hill to The Hermitage of the South. Please contact Carole Wark on [email protected] to register your interest.
MARIST WINES CLOSING ITS DOORS
Contact the Cellar Manager to grab a bargain before the last bottles of wine are sold.
0402 925 845 [email protected]
The Marist Way : A Pilgrimage
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THE
LIONEL BOWEN LECTURE SERIES
PRESENTED BY
MARCELLIN COLLEGE RANDWICK
Marcellin College Randwick195 Alison Road, Randwick
Fr Frank Brennan SJ AOSpeaker
Free admission
Wednesday, 30 August 2017 7.00pm
Bookingstrybooking.com/289004
Enquiries: 9398 6355
The Lionel Bowen Lecture Series seeks to engage with leading figures in Australian society who have contributed significantly to the common good, and inspire others to emulate their example. The lecture series is a public event open to all in our community.
We warmly invite you to join us for this special event. This year’s lecture will be presented by Jesuit priest Fr Frank Brennan SJ AO. Fr Frank is Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Social Services Australia – the Catholic Church’s peak body for social services in Australia.
Fr Frank has been a long-time advocate for human rights and social justice in Australia. His contact and involvement with people who are poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged began early in his priestly ministry when he worked in the inner Sydney parish of Redfern with priest activist Father Ted Kennedy. In every role he has had since, he has been amplifying the voice of conscience, especially the voice of those who are marginalised.
Fr Frank is also an adjunct professor at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture and the Australian National University College of Law and the National Centre for Indigenous Studies. He is also the superior of the Jesuit community at Xavier House in Canberra.
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From The Sports Coordinator
MCC SportWith the cancellation of Round 5 due to wet weather, there has only been one round of MCC matches played since our last report. The washed out Round 5 match against De La Salle College Ashfield will be played on June 29 (Week 10).
Congratulations to all the Rugby League teams for the victories against Marist North Shore. Mr Wilkie’s U/13C team have continued to be the surprise packet of the competition this year with their only loss so far coming at the hands of our U/13B team.
Our Soccer squads faced a tough test against North Shore and the victories were split. All League and Soccer teams are sitting in a good position coming into the finals and we wish them all the best in their final round matches against Christian Brothers Lewisham (Wk 9) and Ashfield (Wk 10).
NSWCCC Cross Country Championships The NSWCCC Cross Country Championships were held on Friday 16 June at Eastern Creek. The following students from Marcellin represented MCC at the carnival:
Maximillian TannerWill PuntonWilliam DurhamToby DoyleLachlan StanfieldSam WalshIgnatius MitchellJames Robinson
Congratulations to all the students involved. In particular, I would like to commend James Tirado for his gold medal in the para-athletic event. Outstanding results were also achieved by Lachlan Stanfield who placed 2nd in the U/13’s; Maximillian Tanner and William Durham who placed 4th and 7th respectively in the U/12’s; and a 7th place to Sean Robinson in the Opens event.
Mr James O’Shea Sports Coordinator
Sport Report – Newsletter 16/6/17
MCC Sport
With the cancellation of Round 5 due to wet weather, there has only been one round of MCC matches played since our last report. The washed out Round 5 match against De La Salle College Ashfield will be played in the Spare round on June 29 (Week 10).
Soccer – Round 6 V Marist North Shore
U/13A U/13B U14 U/15 B Grade A Grade North Shore 3-3 Draw 4-1 Loss 4-1 Loss 2-0 Win 1-0 Win 4-2 Loss Player of the Match
Nicholas Mantoufeh
Kaden Sharpley
Steven Ivancic
Nathan Pepe
Kieren Pennesi
William Brito
Rugby League – Round 6 V Marist North Shore
U/13C U/13B U/13A U/14 U/15 B Grade A Grade
North Shore
38-10 Win (Kogarah) 36-4 Win 38-12 Win 16-12 Win 50-0 Win 48-6 Win BYE
Player of the Match
Sam Vesper
Max Tanner
Drew Williams
Zac McConnell Cash Adams
Alex Jackson/Mik
ey Mitsias
Special Achievements
During Week 7 Errol Gulden and Marco Rossman (Year 10) competed in the NSW All Schools AFL Carnival in Albury. This competition featured the best U/15 AFL players in the state across all government, catholic and private schools. Both students performed at an extremely high standard and gained selection in the NSW All Schools U/15 team to compete at the National Championships in Perth in July. We wish both boys all the best and congratulate them on this outstanding achievement.
Marco has shown his athletic versatility this year with selection in the NSW CCC U/15’s Volleyball side which competed at the Tri-Series tournament at Sydney Olympic Park on Friday June 9th.
The NSW CCC Cross Country Championships were held on Friday 16th June at Eastern Creek. The following students from Marcellin represented MCC at the carnival:
Maximillian Tanner, Will Punton, William Durham, Toby Doyle, Lachlan Stanfield, Sam Walsh, Ignatius Mitchell, James Robinson, Jake Andrews, Marcus Littlejohn, James Tirado, Nathan Pepe, Oliver Hughes, Seamus Connon, Sean Robinson.
Congratulations to all the students involved. Some notable results include a 2nd place to Lachlan Stanfield in the U/13’s; a 4th place to Maximillian Tanner and 7th place to William Durham in the U/12’s; and a 7th place to Sean Robinson in the Opens event.
Upcoming Events
Special AchievementsDuring Week 7 Errol Gulden and Marco Rossman (Year 10) competed in the NSW All Schools AFL Carnival in Albury. This competition featured the best U/15 AFL players in the state across all government, catholic and private schools. Both students performed at an extremely high standard and gained selection in the NSW All Schools U/15 team to compete at the National Championships in Perth in July. We wish both boys all the best and congratulate them on this outstanding achievement.
Marco has shown his athletic versatility this year with selection in the NSWCCC U/15’s Volleyball side which competed at the Tri-Series tournament at Sydney Olympic Park on Friday June 9th.
NSWCCC Opens Basketball Tournament The NSWCCC Opens Basketball tournament is being held this Monday and Tuesday (19th/20th June) at Penrith Basketball Stadium. The MCR Opens team, led by Ms Dove will be full of confidence after taking out the MCC Competition earlier in the year. We wish the team the best of luck.
Jake Andrews Marcus LittlejohnJames Tirado Nathan Pepe Oliver Hughes Seamus Connon Sean Robinson.
Above: James Tirado won gold in the NSW CCC Cross Country para-athletic event
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team the best of luck.
Upcoming MCC Rounds and Venues
Rugby League – Round 7 V Lewisham 22nd June
Grade Venue Start Time 13a Marrickville Oval 14:15 13b Marrickville Oval 13:15 13c Nagle Park 1 (Pagewood) 14:15 14 Marcellin Fields 13:15 15 Marcellin Fields 14:15 B Camperdown Oval 13:15 A Camperdown Oval 14:15
Soccer – Round 7 V Lewisham 22nd June
Grade Venue Start Time 13a Arlington Oval 13:15 13b Arlington Oval 12:45 14 Lambert Park, Leichardt 13:15 15 Lambert Park, Leichardt 14:15 B Heffron Park 13:15 A Heffron Park 14:15
Rugby League – Round 6 V Ashfield 29th June
Grade Venue Start Time 13a Centenary Park (Ashfield) 13:15 13b Marcellin Fields 2 V Ryde Cs 13:15 13c Holy Cross College Ryde V Ryde Bs 13:15 14 Marcellin Fields 1 13:15 15 Marcellin Fields 1 14:15 B BYE - Training at Heffron Park 12:45 A Centenary Park (Ashfield) 14:15
Soccer – Round 6 V Ashfield 29th June
Grade Venue Start Time
13a Hammond Park (Frederick St, Ashfield) 13:15
13b BYE - Training at Heffron Park 12:45
14 Pratten Park (Arthur St, Ashfield) 13:15
15 Pratten Park (Arthur St, Ashfield) 14:15
B Heffron Park 13:15
A Heffron Park 14:15
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Careers UNIUTS Science in Focus Are you interested in a career in Science? Two of our UTS scientists explain how they are working to help protect and save some of Australia’s most iconic and loved animals from the threat of extinction.https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-science/what-we-do/uts-science-focus/environment/are-we-losing-koala-and-quollUndergraduate Science courses: http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/science
UNSW Built Environment School Holiday Workshops4 July. 9.30am to 3.00pm - UNSW Kensington CampusFor Year 10, 11, & 12 students. These interactive workshops will give you a taste for the undergraduate degrees we offer for architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, city planning and industrial design. Find out what it’s like to be a student here and provide insight into careers you might be considering.https ://www.futurestudents .unsw.edu.au/bui l t-environment-school-holiday-workshops TAFETAFE NSW Open Week: 9 to 24 June NSW TAFE events and information sessions. TAFE NSW - Ultimo College Accounting Info Session20 June. 6.00pm to 7.00pmUltimo Campus Building G Level 1, Room G1.16 cnr Harris St & Thomas St Ultimo. http://sydneytafe.edu.au/newsevents/events/accounting-information-session
GENERAL HSC Economics and Business Studies workshop22 July. 9.00am to 1.00pm. UTS Business School City - Haymarket. CB08 Dr Chau Chak Wing Building, Building 8, Level 2 AuditoriumUTS Business School is hosting a workshop for all students doing Economics and or Business Studies in their HSC. Developed in consultation with leading HSC economics and business teachers from across NSW, the workshop will feature three lectures from our leading academics, providing you with in depth knowledge as you head into the trial HSC and beyond. $20.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we stand.
We walk on a land once occupied by the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. May we
continue to love and respect the land as they have.
http://www.uts.edu.au/about/uts-business-school/what-we-do/upcoming-events-and-info-sessions/undergraduate-info-sessions-7 Free ACE the HSC Lectures in the July Holidays for Year 11 & 12 Students UTS, Macquarie University, UOW and UON are hosting free two hour lectures for Year 11 & 12 students in the July holidays. Presented by expert HSC teachers and qualified Counsellors, topics include: maintaining motivation; managing anxiety and effective study/exam strategies. Due to limited places, registration is essential. RSVP https://hscintheholidays.com.au or call 1300 677 336. Sydney Opera House Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Careers Day 29 June. 9.00am to 2.30pmThe Sydney Opera House invites Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Students (Yr 10-12) to our annual Careers Day. Students learn about career paths at the SOH, and about our work experience and traineeship programs. This is a free event, a light lunch is provided. Registration is essential. For details, including registration forms, contact [email protected] or 9250 7344.
For these and any other Careers matters, please see me at school or email [email protected]
Mr Nicolas Lee Careers and VET Coordinator
