Marian Catholic College

185 WAKADEN STREET, GRIFFITH NSW 2680

TELEPHONE: (02) 69692400

WEBSITE: www.mccww.catholic.edu.au Timetable Week 4 May 02, 2014

The Ode

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them."

Dear Parents, Students and Friends

Friday’s ANZAC Day March saw over 110 students and staff represented the College. No doubt everyone was

filled with pride as our large group joined together with other members of the Griffith community to remember those

who have served our nation at times of war and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. I thank parents, students

and staff who participated. Every year our numbers attending are getting larger and as stated during the

commemoration, the future importance of ANZAC Day depends on the support of the young.

Marian Catholic College held our ANZAC Assembly last Tuesday. My thanks to the HSIE Department for organising

our ceremony.

Lest We Forget.

Welcome back to everyone for what will be another very busy term. Many staff were about the College over the

holidays preparing and marking student work and generally getting ready for the term ahead. Rehearsals for the

musical The Wiz are taking place again and everyone is hard at it. Tickets will go on sale 12 May. Our sponsors

are mentioned further into this newsletter.

Today, Friday May 2 the College hosted a large number of English staff from our Diocesan catholic colleges who

heard English consultant Mr Michael Murray present on changes to the English syllabus. Bringing quality

presenters such as Michael to the region will benefit staff and students as they implement the Australian

Curriculum across Years 7-10 and the new areas of study in the Senior Syllabus.

There are a number of staff changes commencing this week. We welcome Mr David Jones to the HSIE staff,

teaching Business Studies, Commerce and junior History/Geography. David replaces Mr Wayne Thompson who

unfortunately had to leave us to return home to Maitland. Mrs Lucia Dickie has stood down as Religious Education

Coordinator. On behalf of the College I thank her for her efforts whilst in the position and congratulate Ms Laura

Vardanega as her replacement. Congratulations also to Mr John Seers who will take over the role of Sports

Coordinator. Welcome also to Mrs Julie Cavallaro and Mrs Jill Zarins who join Marian staff as Teacher Assistants,

Mrs Francine Dilorenzo in the Office and Mrs Sarah O’Sullivan who is working in our canteen this term.

As mentioned at the end of last term, students are to wear the winter uniform from this week. Unfortunately, late

delivery of blazers for some Year Seven students is causing problems for families. Our uniform shop will notify

parents as soon as they arrive.

The Marian Cross Country, postponed from last term, took place today. Results will be available next week.

Finally, the joy of the canonisation of Pope John XXIII and John Paul II echoed around the world. Both men led

the church through challenging times and the ceremony was presided over by two living popes, Francis and his

retired predecessor, Benedict. Never has this occurred before in the history of the Church. Quite an event!

Peace and Best Wishes

Principal

No 12

Learning and Teaching News

Professional Learning for Marian Staff

Marian staff have had a very busy first week back this term undertaking a variety of professional learning

opportunities in the areas of technology, literacy and curriculum to improve students’ learning at Marian Catholic

College. Thank you to Kelly Centofanti, Heath Neville and Lee Summerville for presenting to the staff about the

benefits of Google Apps for Education. Kelly and Heath recently attended a GAFE Summit in Sydney where they

learned about how technology can be used to enhance students’ learning in the classroom. Staff also commenced a

regular weekly technology meeting where staff will to build their skills in this area in order to better prepare our

students for the future.

Jo-Anne Benton presented to staff on how to improve writing across the KLAs using the PEEL method for paragraph

structure. PEEL is an acronym for Point, Evidence, Explain and Link. This method can be used in all subjects and it

will help to improve the structure of our students’ writing. We are also very excited to be starting a MCC Writing

Project at Marian which will be supported by one of our staff members, Belinda McKellar.

English staff spent a very productive day today with Michael Murray, an

English Consultant, who has managed state wide programs planning

the new NSW Curriculum and an experienced HSC marker and

presenter at many study days for teachers of English across the state.

They were joined by other English teachers from across the Wagga

Wagga diocese. This day was an amazing learning experience and will

serve to improve our delivery of the English curriculum from Years 7 to

12.

HSC Support Evening

Year 12 students and parents attended a session on Thursday (last) night with Patrick O’Connor, Schools

Liaison Coordinator for University of Wollongong. As the larger number of our Year 12 students choose to study

at regional universities, the information presented was particularly relevant. Topics included degree courses

offered, and combinations of these, university life - in particular on campus accommodation, which is always a

concern to parents! Patrick stressed the importance of students visiting any university they may be interested in

to see how they feel they will fit. Everyone left with a better idea of what to expect from university life, and we

appreciated Patrick making the effort to attend.

Christie Scoble

Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching

UNIFORM SHOP Hours of operation are as follows:

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesdays: 8am—12noon

Blazers have arrived. If you ordered a blazer, please come in next week to pay and collect. Cross over ties have also arrived.

Raeleen Ceccato Uniform Shop Coordinator

Phone (direct) 69692432

CALENDAR 2014

Public Speaking: Coolamon Monday 5th May

Year 11 Drama Workshop Monday 5th May

BISSA Athletics @ Albury Tuesday 6th May

1984 Theatre Production (pm) Tuesday 6th May

Vaccinations Year 7 & 9 Students Lessons 1 & 2 Wednesday 7th May

Bill Turner Cup Soccer Wednesday 7th May

Open Soccer Girls and Boys in Griffith Thursday 8th May

Year 11 VET & TVET Training for workplace readiness Thursday 8th May

Year 7-10 Guest Speaker re: Student Wellbeing—L 1 Thursday 8th May

School Photos (full winter uniform) Friday 9th May

Year 12 Hospitality Excursion Sunday 11th May

Preliminary Exams Begin Monday 12th May

Maths Challenge Monday 12th May

The Wiz tickets go on sale from the Regional Theatre Monday 12th May

BISSA Cross Country - Griffith Monday 12th May

NAPLAN Begins Tuesday 13th May

VACCINATIONS - TERM 2 -

WEDNESDAY 7TH MAY.

- Yr 7 boys & girls will be vaccinated for 2nd

dose HPV and 1 dose only for Varicella

(chicken pox)

- Yr 9 boys only will be vaccinated for 2nd

dose HPV

The last dose of HPV will be on 8th October.

2014 CANTEEN

DUTY STARTS @ 10am

Mon 5 S Salvestro, S Knox, M

Corner, J McMahon

Tues 6 L Quarisa, S Andreazza, B

Dal Broi, L Harvie

Wed 7 A Arcifa, D Rizzeri

Thurs 8 L Gatto, K Panarello,

N Scremin

Fri 9 N Ippoliti, S De Luchi,

J De Paoli, M Searl

ANZAC DAY A cheerful group of Marian Catholic College students joined other high school students to lay white crosses with an attached poppy on the graves of 1002 ex-service men and women at the Griffith cemetery on Tuesday the 22nd of April.

The Griffith RSL thanks all students who gave up some of their school holiday time so that others on ANZAC day were able to identify the graves of the ex-service men and women and lay a flower and some rosemary on all 1002 graves.

Special mention to Michael Montelone who miss read the starting time and arrived at the cemetery two hours early and Ellise Pellizzer who returned on Friday to place flowers and rosemary on the graves.

Why Rosemary? Rosemary is the flower of remembrance.

The Greeks thought that rosemary was good for the memory. Greek scholars reputedly put rosemary in their hair to learn more effectively, and so among many other things it has become the herb of remembrance. For Australians and New Zealanders, the remembrance it signifies is the loss of life there in the First World War.

Participating students were:- Michael Monteleone Taylah Hill Shannon Ferguson Emma Seton Sally Hill Ellise Pellizzer

Project Compassion 2014 at Marian

Pope Francis said: “Men and women of all times and all places desire a full and beautiful life... a life that is not threatened by death but that can mature and grow to its fullness.”

Over the 6 weeks of lent this year volunteers from Year groups have been busily fundraising for Project Compassion. Year Coordinators thought to add a little competition and divided each Year into teams i.e. Year 7 & 8, Year 9 & 10 and Year's 11 and 12 went it alone. Each group took Project Compassion boxes around to their year groups and raised as much money as they could during lunch and recess.

Total were as follows:

Yr 7/8 - $147.15 Yr 9/10 - $302.00 Yr 11 - $132.40 Yr 12 - $99.90.

Congratulations goes to the Year 9 & 10 group. The school raised over $680 dollars!!!! This could install a water system in 2 sets of three houses, giving families access to constant safe drinking water in the Philippines or contribute to the running of an after-school program where young people learn life skills and receive leadership training in Brazil.

Well done to all those students that gave up their free time to help this worthy cause.

Andrew Holloway

Director of Pastoral Care

SPORTS NEWS

U/14 Boys AFL

Against strong opposition from Wade High School and St Francis, Marian rose to the occasion and put in a spirited performance. Unfortunately, we were beaten on the score board in 2 out of our 3 games but not beaten for courage and determination. Regrettably both Wade and St Francis had a little more skill and a better understanding of the game. Best for Marian included Angus Kennedy who had a strong game through the centre and kicked several goals. Jayden Andreazza whose run with the ball set up great attacking opportunities and Patrick Wordsworth who spoiled mark after mark across the back line in defence.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Brady Chambers, Jake Vilatta, Luke Franco and Logan Testoni who played down a division and helped organise and coach the boys. As well as, Will Kennedy who volunteered his time to umpire and bounder-ride for the day.

U/13 Girls AFL

On Wednesday the 30th of April a group of 15 under 13's girls attended an AFL gala day at Griffith Exies oval. The girls played a number of games throughout the day and dramatically developed their hands and feet skills as well as their understanding of the game. The girls played extremely well throughout the day and were able to take out the competition for the first time for Marian. The girls played well as a team and were well led by Jamiee Lewis, Teneeka Andreazza, Georgia Bourke and Leni Tuiaki.

Mr Morris

NOTES FOR CAST & CREW

All cast and dancers (girls) will be required to have a pair of BLACK LEGGINGS and a BLACK SINGLET or BLACK LEOTARD. You

may use ones you already own these clothes will be used as the basis of your costume so quick costume changes may be made!!

* We look forward to an exciting semester, keep the following dates free: Wednesday 18th June, Thursday 19th June, Friday 20th June

and Saturday 21st June.

please become a friend of our facebook page - we have our own cast and crew group where regular updates are posted

please put your name on your Wiz shirts and anything and everything you will need for the theatre. A good idea is to get a plastic

box with lid organised to keep your stuff in and put your name on it

ALL STUDENTS MUST GO TO BETTY BOO - to have a final fitting and photo—please ring before you go 6964 7225

PRACTICES -

Every Sunday (4TH, 11th, 18th & 25th May) from now until performance day every member of the cast will be required from 1:00pm

– 5:00pm. We only have 5 Sundays left—so this is not negotiable. Rolls will be taken and if for any reason you can’t make it you

must see Mr Hillam asap!

ALL CAST & dancers will also be required on the following dates

SATURDAY 31st MAY 1pm - 5pm

SUNDAY 1st JUNE 1pm - 5pm and

MONDAY 9th JUNE 1pm -5pm (long weekend)

OFFICIAL BUMP IN will be Sunday 15th June

- 12pm musicians

- 2pm cast and crew

Any questions please feel free to contact Mrs Aventi at school or email aventib@ww.catholic.edu.au

Date & Time: Wednesday 18th June - 7:30pm, Thursday 19th June - 7:30pm,

Friday 20th June - 7:30pm Saturday 21st June - 2pm and 7:30pm

Where: Griffith Regional Theatre

Ticket Prices: $28 Adult, $25 Student/Concession; $96 Family (2 adults, 2 children)

Please support all those businesses who kindly have supported us

PLATINUM SPONSOR - Mode Kitchens GOLD SPONSORS - Belvedere Ristorante, John Martin Total Property Services, Jodi's Dance Co, Polkinghorne Harrison & Longhurst Surveyors, Veritech Corporation Pty Ltd and Westpac Bank SILVER SPONSORS - A & G Engineering, A & K Plant Hire, Betty Boo, Cirillo Air Conditioning, Collins Booksellers, Cotton Seed Distributors, Elders Griffith, Fresh Body Health and Fitness, Griffith Ex-Servicemans Club, Janets Designs and Signs, MIA Rural Services, Ray White Real Estate Griffith, Patrick Port Logistics, Serafin Ag Pro and Zanotto Bros BRONZE SPONSORS - Codemo Machinery Services, Griffith Real Estate, Pat Zirilli Amcal Chemist,

Riverina Fresh Juice and S & D Joinery MEDIA SPONSORS - WIN TV, STARFM & 2RG and Area News

FRIENDS OF THE WIZ - Rossies Foodworks and Higher Help

Pastoral Care Hi & welcome back to Term 2.

I would like to congratulate the Community Service Group who helped Griffith Rotary Avanti & the La Festa committee with their functions over the Easter break.

Griffith Rotary Avanti hosted the Easter Ball at Yoogali Club where the Community Service Group donated their time to help set up the hall. Some of the older members of the group also served the meal & cleaned up on the night of the ball.

They continued on with their service on Good Friday by helping the La Festa committee set up the community gardens ready for the La Festa functions held on Easter Saturday.

The whole team worked so hard & where an absolute credit to their families & to the school. These students were:

Epi Ikenasio, Samantha Ncube, Clare Catanzariti, Rashmeet Chughu, Chantelle Bertoldo, Arini Navaneethan, Ellise Pellizer, Talissa Cerato, Sophie Woodbridge, Hai Lin Ruan, Guanjan Bains, Ruby Zandona, Elizabeth Trimboli, Ravleen Dhillon, Michael Monteleone, Alannah Jeffrey, Claudia Marin, Clare Murray, Tanna Collins, Shannon Ferguson, Sally Hill, Janae Rosa

"Good actions give strength to ourselves & inspire good actions in others'.

Plato

Donna Piromalli Mon, Wed, Thurs