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AETERNA NON CADUCAThe Eternal not the Transitory
MARCELLIN COLLEGE RANDWICK
12 JUNE 2015 | NO. 9Champagnat Day 2015
www.marcellin.nsw.edu.au | [email protected] | Ph: (02) 9398 6355 | Fax: (02) 9398 9049
A Message from Mr Anthony Clarke, Director of Marist Mission and Life Formation
This year Marist schools are celebrating the Montagne Year. The word ‘Montagne’ comes from the surname of a teenage boy who grew up in the area of France where Marcellin Champagnat resided. When Marcellin was asked by the boy’s mother to visit her dying son, he found a boy who was ignorant of God. This event shocked Marcellin and encouraged him in his plans to establish an order of teaching Brothers, known today as the Marist Brothers, to help evangelise young people. Nearly two hundred years later, not only are there over two hundred Marist Brothers serving the Australian community but also many hundreds of men and women Marists educating young people in the Catholic faith as well as preparing them for full and wholesome lives as adult Christians. The Marist Brothers began their ministry in Australia in 1872 and it continues in all States and Territories today. It began when Marcellin Champagnat said ‘yes’ to God, through the invitation of a local priest for him to go to the seminary and begin his training as a priest. By 1817, Marcellin was ordained and had begun his educational work in the parishes around Lavalla in southern France. ‘Every diocese fits into our plans’ he declared.
In this Montagne year, we are invited to focus on the ‘Montagnes’ around us, those searching for God in a world confused and distressed by a lack of opportunity for some and peace for all. Today the Spirit that was very much alive in St Marcellin Champagnat longs to live and breathe in each of us. The charism that he brought into our Church and throughout the world is thriving in our community and in the relationships we share. Whether we are students, parents or staff, we seek to be people who model our founder, who respond to the needs of all because it is the right and just way of living and acting.
Like Marcellin, we imitate his simple presence amongst all, who reach beyond lines of discrimination and exclusion, embodying a spirit of family to all we encounter. Let us be challenged by his actions, his love, and his witness of a different way of living, but particularly his call to go and serve in Jesus’ name, in a caring manner to one another.
Marcellin lived pursuing a vision where he sought to provide a way for all young people to experience the love of God and to obtain a rich
education. For Champagnat, education was a powerful means for forming and transforming the minds and hearts of all those he encountered,
as he carried a heart for those on the peripheries.
“I cannot see a child without wanting to tell him how much God loves him...” Marcellin Champagnat visiting the dying Montagne.
“To raise children, we must love them and love them
equally forever. “
St Marcellin Champagnat 20 May 1789 – 6 June 1840
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FRIDAY, 14 AUGUST 20155.00 - 7.00PM
AN INVITATION TO PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF THE MARCELLIN COMMUNITY, MEMBERS OF THE OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION AND PAST COLLEGE CAPTAINS TO JOIN US FOR THE OPENING CELEBRATIONS OF OUR NEW BUILDINGS
RSVP: 22 MAY 2015 [email protected] REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED
RSVP DUE
312 JUNE 2015
As we move closer to the end of Semester One, organisation is critical for the boys. Many boys have just completed exams and now will be finalising assignments, finishing units of work, completing homework and hopefully spending time each night revising. Your sons must be organised both at school and at home and there is a key role here for parents. If you can assist them in their time management and general organisation at home, the many tasks they have to get through night after night and week after week are more likely to get done and done more efficiently.
As you know, boys are very good at leaving things until the last minute, so without good time management some things may not be completed at all. I would also encourage parents to monitor your son’s work at home. It is worth taking the time to
From the Deputy Headmaster
Thank you to everyone involved in Champagnat week last week. Each morning Mr Laing reflected on the life of Marcellin Champagnat over the PA during homeroom, thus enabling all of us to consider what is means to be Marist. Champagnat Day on Friday was outstanding. A wonderful Mass set the tone of the day, followed by Marcellin’s Got Talent. When students were dismissed, all staff gathered in Greenstead Hall to listen to three of St Marcellin’s letters and further explore the question, “What does it mean to be Marist”.
I would like to congratulate the staff and students listed below, who received a Champagnat Award last Friday. To receive a Champagnat award, the following criteria must be met:
St Marcellin Champagnat’s character and life exemplified the qualities of encouragement, persistence, trust, care for others, hard work, generosity and respect.
STUDENTSSebastian HodgeBlair McRaeJackson WillsonJames TiradoBrock PuntonRoark Campos-DonohoeKevin FernandopulleLuke IvancicThomas GraafBilly HeighesTristan Fischer
Jacob Dela TorrePatrick ThorntonJack RheinbergerKel MullinsNicholas CartmerAdam LombardiEdward PomeringJoshua BirtlesBobby NaderPatrick StellinoAlbert Dzang
look over their homework and read through their assignments. When you ask them questions about what they have done and why they have done it, it enables them to self-reflect and possibly re-evaluate their task. No matter what year your son is in at school, your involvement as partners in their education is essential.
Have a nice week.
Mr Peter Buxton - Deputy Headmaster
Alejandro MunozAnson AntonyTimothy RyanDerek DaquelLuke McKaigGeorge SfinasRyan DanneThomas McCuskerMitchell LawThomas Nicholas
STAFFMrs Janice AdonisMr Ian Laing Mr Luke MacNamara
Mrs Therese SpiesMr Benjamin TooheyMs Margaret Thurston
Mr Ross Ursino Miss Rosemary Wehbe
Above: The College Mass for the Feast of St Marcellin, celebrated by Fr Peter Hearn
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Champagnat Award Recipients and families
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Champagnat Day - 5 June 2015
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Champagnat Day - Marcellin’s Got Talent
1ST PLACE!
2ND PLACE!
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Champagnat Day - Marcellin’s Got Talent
CONGRATULATIONS to Marcellin’s Got Talent Winners
1st Place Eythan Widjaja
2nd place Taine Wynyard
Equal 2nd place (Yrs 11/12 group) Joshua Natoli Anthony Romeo Jacob Siles Luka Bozic Pearse Dolan Michael Hay Harry Mourant
3rd Place James Tirado
2ND PLACE!
3RD PLACE!
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16 June College Photo Day Yrs 10-11 Subject Evening24 June Yr 10 Subject Selection Interviews26 June Term 2 concludes13 July Term 3 commences15 + 22 July Yrs 7-11 Parent/Teacher Interviews17 July HSC Showcase27 Jul - 10 Aug HSC Trial Examinations31 July Staff Development Day3-7 August Activities Week28 August Men That Matter Mass 5 Sept Old Boys’ Mass & Luncheon
TERM 2 & 3 IMPORTANT DATES HELPING OUR HOMELESSPLEASE
SUPPORT US!
From the Director of Teaching & M-Learning
Reporting Period for Years 7-11The College has just completed a very intense four week period of Examinations and Assessment. The NAPLAN Exams for Years 7 and 9 were followed by the Year 11 Half Yearly Exam block. The Year 7-10 Semester One exams followed, as well as a mix of ‘in class’, and ‘take home’ Assessment Tasks.Our students are now engaged in a very important period of Assessment feedback.
On the first two Wednesday’s of Term Three the College will conduct Parent / Teacher Feedback opportunities for students in Years 7-11. Organising an interview with your son’s classroom teacher is to be done through the College’s Parent Portal, via the online booking system. All parents by now should have organised a login (valid email address) and a password to access the Parent Portal. Please email the College’s ICT Department if you require assistance organising a login. Your son’s Semester One Report will be available on the night, and it is advised you allow extra time to read the report, with your son, prior to the interviews. An explanation of the ‘College Report’ will be in the next newsletter.
Subject Selection for 2016Both Year 8 and Year 10 are about to embark on the process of selecting their subject preferences for 2016. Year 10
students and parents will be engaged in a very thorough process of discernment leading to the nominating of their subject preferences for Years 11 and 12. This process has begun via the subject talks delivered by our Key Learning Area (KLA) Coordinators in week 7. Next Tuesday evening we will be conducting the Year 10 Information Evening, and the following Wednesday will be dedicated to interviews with students and parents.
Year 8 will be selecting three electives to study across Years 9 and 10. Students will receive subject talks from KLA Coordinators in Week 10 at which time they will receive material outlining the process of entering elective subject preferences.
The deadline for entering subject preferences for both Year Groups will be after the second of our two Parent / Teacher Interview evenings on Wednesday, 22 July. Please
contact the College if you require more information.
Mr Chris Shields Director of Teaching & M-Learning
912 JUNE 2015
Bookings for catering purposes: trybooking.com/141525 | Free Entry
YEAR 12 HSC MAJOR WORKS EXHIBITION
Design & Technology | Industrial Technology | Music | Visual Arts
MARCELLIN COLLEGE RANDWICK
ShowcaseFriday, 17 July | 6.00-8.00pm
Marist Centre
Catering by MCR Hospitality classes
Music by MCR Music classes
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P&F Social Night - Thank God Its Friday
Donations for silent auctions needed! If you can assist with any donations of goods or services from your business or place of employment please email: [email protected] We will also be organising a College raffle which will be drawn on the night. Raffle tickets and details will be sent home to every family early next term.
The John Field Band
This eight-piece high energy, engaging, party-style, Rock & Roll band includes the vocal talents of John Field and Bronwyn Mulcahy plus a dynamic three piece horn section and the “engine room” of rock rhythm sections.
An original member of the rock group “The Cockroaches” John Field has performed at over 5,000 functions since 1980 and has composed many of the Cockroaches APRA Award Winning hits for their Platinum selling albums.
When it’s time to dance, John Field and his team knows how to get them up and keep them dancing. From classic rock and roll, to contemporary pop hits, to swinging jazz of years past, this band can play it all!
Click here to listen to the amazing sounds of The John Field Band!
TGIF SOCIAL NIGHT - THANK YOU TO OUR MANY SPONSORS!
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The Music Corner
On Sunday, 31 May, St Joseph’s Parish in Rosebury held an Open Mic Night at the parish hall. Students from schools around the area were invited to attend and perform in a relaxed and casual setting. Upon walking into the hall, a very cool ‘bohemian’ set up was on display - candles, pillows, cushions and dim lighting - which set the mood for the evening. A number of boys from Marcellin’s elective music classes attended and were excited to play and sing simply for the enjoyment of it.
Jacob Siles, Michael Jenkins, Alex Walker, Alessandro Palumbo and Tim Brabook, all from Year 12, showed off their talents in drum solos, acoustic sets and vocal performances. Michael Murphy from Year 11 and Paul Escorrido from Year 10 sang a few duets, and their perfect harmonies and very technical singing wowed the audience. Jaysen Largent from Year 9 was the surprise package, being the youngest musician amongst the senior music students. Jaysen sang two songs and played piano with confidence and maturity in what would have intimidating for him with the older students present.
Many thanks to Father Greg and Phillip Merchant who organised the event with the youth group called JOEY’s Teens. It was a great opportunity for Marcellin musicians to perform and share their talents amongst family and friends.
Ms Daniela GammaMusic Coordinator
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Photos: 1. Alessandro Palumbo, Michael Jenkins, Jacob Siles, Tim Brabook, Alex Walker 2. Jaysen Largent 3. Tim Brabook and Jacob Siles 4. Michael Jenkins, Alex Walker, Alessandro Palumbo
Year 8 Getting into Gear!
The Year 8.1 Science Newman Stream class excelled in their recent challenge to research and construct a functioning set of gears.
Left to right: Cillian Martin, Justin Rizzi Kelly, Adrian Brajkovic, Antonio Casas and Gian Cornale
Little Sisters of the Poor, Mount St Joseph’s Home Randwick
2 Course Meal including Beverages
South Sydney Rabbitoh's Players and Leading Racing Identities will entertain you
Great Prizes to be won in Auction and Raffle
A “Morning at the Stables” with Gai Waterhouse,
A weekend for two at the Crown Plaza Coogee and many more
Venue: South Sydney Juniors – Kingsford
Date: Sunday the 12th of July 2015 – 12.30pm
Tickets:
$100.00 per person, Please purchase tickets on-line http://www.trybooking.com/HVGC or call Michelle (02) 9398 9166
The Little Sisters of the Poor invite you to attend the Mount St Joseph's Home Sportsman's Lunch at 12.30pm on Sunday, 12th July 2015. Please join us for a lovely 2 course meal, some fun and entertainment whilst raising some valuable funds for the Mount St Joseph’s Home building endeavours.
Try Booking is proud to sponsor this event and will donate back all booking fees
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Saturday, 5 September 2015 $70 pp | 10.00am College Tour
11.00am Mass | 12.30pm Meet at Coogee Surf Club
RSVP: 21 August - Sharon Elliot 9398 6355
CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS ON COLLEGE WEBSITE
OLD BOYS’ MASS & LUNCHEON CLASS OF ‘64/65 REUNION
Friday, 24 July @7.30pmRandwick Club
135 Alison Road, Randwick
Cost: $75 per head
Details: George Simon 9665 1617 or 0409 327 770
or Sharon Elliot 9398 6355 or 0430 213 997
10am – 2pm Saturday, August 29Sydney CBD Campus, Circular Quay Gateway Building, 1 Macquarie Place
uow.edu.au/sydney-open-day
Attend the Sydney CBD Open Day and explore three levels of modern teaching facilities overlooking Circular Quay and the Sydney CBD precinct.
You will have the opportunity to: • Chat face-to-face with our academic staff• Learn about our business courses• Meet current students and industry partners• Tour the campus
UOW OPEN DAY
Actual view
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.
MARCELLIN COLLEGE ONLINE UNIFORM SHOP
SPECIAL OPENINGWednesday, 15 & 22 July
4.00pm - 6.00pmPhone: 9398-6822
You can now SHOP ONLINE for all your son’s uniform requirements!
Link on College website.
NEW!!
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MCC SPORT RESULTS - RUGBY LEAGUEDate Round Opposition Under 13 Div 2b Under 13 Div 2a Under 13 Div 1 Under 14
11 June Rd 6 Kogarah Cancelled Won 38-6 Won 38-4 Won 50-1
Player of the Match v Lewisham Brock Punton Dylan Giles Trae Gee
Date Round Opposition Under 15 B Grade (2) B Grade (1) A Grade
11 June Rd 6 Kogarah Won 16-6 Lost 20-8 Won 30-10 Lost 22-16
Player of the Match Lachlan Golsby Noah Simpkins Charlie Poche Callan Turner
MCC SPORT RESULTS - SOCCERDate Round Opposition Under 13 Div 2 Under 13 Div 1 Under 14 Under 15
11 June Rd 6 Kogarah Lost 3-0 Lost 1-0 Drew 2-2 Lost 2-0
Player of the Match Michael DeGiovanni Oli Hughes Joseph Evans Keeghan Burke
Date Round Opposition B Grade A Grade
11 June Rd 6 Kogarah Lost 5-0 Drew 0-0
Player of the Match Ethan Tipping Anthony Romeo
Randwick Petersham AW Green Shield Trial sessions for U16 squad begin July 26.
Details: Aden Nawaz on 0448 734 492 or email: [email protected]
From the Sports Coordinator
AFL – SWANS CUPOn Tuesday, 9 June the Opens Australian Rules Football Squad participated in the Regional Finals of the Swans Cup. The students faced four other teams in a round-robin tournament, with the winner advancing to the State Finals. Marcellin registered wins against Woolooware High School (2.4 to 0.4), St Patrick’s College Sutherland (5.4 to 2.0) and Kirrawee High School (7.3 to 2.3). The decisive fixture was against Edmund Rice College, Wollongong. The match was closely fought and despite having chances in the final minutes, the boys fell short by two points, missing out on the State Finals with a score of (3.1 to 3.3). Goals scorers for the day were Thomas Chichester (10), Bailey Foote (2), Maxim Houle, Luke Johnson, Joshua Dever, Callan Turner and Jared Deep. Player of the Day was Anthony Halikas.
Mr James Broe - Coach
WINTER SEASON – Rugby League & SoccerMarcellin came up against Champagnat Catholic College Pagewood last week in Round 5 of the MCC competition, which was a fitting ‘match up’ during Champagnat week. This proved to be a very successful day for Marcellin College. Our Rugby League teams excelled, defeating Pagewood in all but one match contested with a number of very dominant scorelines. Success was also enjoyed on the Soccer fields with the A Grade, B Grade and U13B teams leading the way.
Yesterday Round 6 of the MCC competition was completed, with our teams competing against Kogarah. As expected there were a number of hard fought matches, with victories shared evenly between the two schools. While Kogarah dominated the majority of Soccer fixtures, our A Grade and U14 teams both managed to draw their matches. MCR Rugby League teams won five of seven matches played. The strongest performances this week came from the U13A, U13B, U14 and B Grade teams.
As we move towards the latter stages of the winter season, it’s great to see the majority of our Rugby League and Soccer teams entrenched in the top half of the table and looking likely to qualify for Semi Finals.
Luke MacNamara - Sports Coordinator
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MCC Sport - Rugby League and Soccer
