FROM THE RECTOR

Dear Parents and Guardians

I trust you and your families have had a most grace-filled Christmas and an enjoyable start to this new year. Congratulations to our Class of 2012 for their outstanding VCE results. I also extend my congratulations to their families and teachers who have nurtured these students in so many ways during their time at the College. As our Class of 2012 begin their tertiary studies and/or entry into workplaces we wish them every blessing and success.

This year is the 135

th year of Jesuit education at Xavier College. Over the last 12

months the College Community reflected deeply upon the vision and mission of the College in preparation for our new strategic plan. As part of this plan, we have refreshed the College’s Vision and Mission Statements. Our new Vision Statement is: Xavier College aspires to set hearts on fire by an educational commitment to a faith that does justice. The College theme for 2013, Setting Hearts on Fire, is taken from this new Vision Statement. Throughout 2013 we will be exploring what this means for us as individuals and as a community. I congratulate and thank Denzil Furtardo (Year 12 Spinola) for his thought provoking banner design. The theme for this year is drawn from one of the resurrection stories in the Gospel of Luke (Lk 24:13-35). Following Jesus’ death, two disciples start to journey from Jerusalem to Emmaus feeling devastated by the death of their friend, Jesus. Whilst journeying the risen Jesus appears to them and walks with them helping them come to a deeper understanding of their experience of His life, death and resurrection. During the meal at the end of the story, Jesus makes Himself known to them through the breaking of the bread and they realised that during the journey their hearts were burning within them as a result of their experience of the risen Jesus. Our second source of inspiration comes from the friendship shared between St Ignatius of Loyola and St Francis Xavier. When St Ignatius missioned St Francis Xavier to go to India in response to the request of King John of Portugal, he is reputed to have said to Xavier “go set hearts on fire” with the love of God. Throughout this year, our theme invites us to reflect deeply upon what it is that inflames our heart. We are called to consider what gives us life and what inspires us to be people of loving action within our world. We are called to reflect upon what are our deepest desires, who are the people we love passionately and what are the issues that set our hearts on fire. I know for myself one of the things that sets my heart on fire is the education of young men and women and a desire to help them see the traces of God’s love within their lives. In the process, I hope that they learn to reflect deeply upon who they are and the gifts that God has given them so that they can continue to grow into people who are faith-filled with a burning desire for justice within our society and world. Sadly, in recent weeks we have also witnessed the devastation that fire can bring. So many parts of our country, and especially areas within our state of Victoria, have been devastated by bushfires. We know from experience that the devastation that occurs is not the final outcome. Experience teaches us that following fire new life and new growth comes, naturally within nature and, for us

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Email: Burke@xavier.vic.edu.au Jesuit Web Site: www.jesuit.org.au Xavier Web Site: www.xavier.vic.edu.au

Number 1– 30 January 2013 Phone: 9855 4100 Fax: 9853 3792

X A V I E R C O L L E G E A J E S U I T S C H O O L

Burke Hall ..............newsletter

COMING EVENTS

THURSDAY 31 JANUARY 2013

YEAR 5 & 7 Ipad / LAPTOP PICK UP

FRIDAY 1 FEBRUARY 2013

STUDENTS RETURN

SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP OPEN

8:30-10:00am AND 2:30-4:00pm

MONDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2013

3YO KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION

WEEK

4YO KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION

WEEK

BHMA MEETING 9.00AM

TUESDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2013

4YO CLASSES COMMENCE

WEDNESDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2013

BURKE HALL INFORMATION EVENING

SATURDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2013

WELCOME COCKTAIL EVENING

MONDAY 11 FEBRUARY

3YO CLASSES COMMENCE

SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP OPEN

2:30—4:00PM

TUESDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2013

YR 5 & 7 NEW PARENT / STAFF

EXCHANGES

WEDNESDAY 13 FEBRUARY

BHFA MEETING 7.30PM

TUESDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2013

YR 5 & 7 NEW PARENT / STAFF

DISCUSSIONS

WEDNESDAY 19 FEBRUARY

KINDERGARTEN PARENT

INFORMATION EVENING, 7:30PM

WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY

YR 5 & 7 OUTDOOR EDUCATION

PARENT INFORMATION EVENING

TUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY

YR 8 OUTDOOR EDUCATION PARENT

INFORMATION EVENING

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Parents and Guardians I welcome all families to the 2013 school year. I trust you have had a restful and renewing break over the summer. To all new families joining us for the first time, I hope the Xavier experience will be enriching and rewarding. Also, a very special welcome to all our new staff across the three campuses: Burke Hall Kostka Hall Grant Buckler Kylie Federici Lisa Carland Renee Heron (returning) Sharon David Stella Limberis Emma Hyland Ian McLean Andrew Kypriotis Lucy Stewart Julian Maccioni Chloe Woods Senior Campus Sally Bodo Susanne Burke Suzanne Dixon Georgia Gouros David Gregory Mary Hennelly Kate Johnston Lucy Lyford Elizabeth Moloney My thanks to all staff who have assisted with preparations for the start of the school year. A large number of ICT infrastructure changes have occurred in preparation for the expansion of the one to one computer program. At the end of the year, the College community was buoyed by the excellent results of the VCE Class of 2012. Xavier had the equal highest number of students in Victoria (Xavier Bisits, Samuel Crock, Marc Privitelli, An Jie (Andrew) Wang and Timothy Waugh) with the highest possible ATAR. This was a first in the history of the College. Also, to have a medium ATAR of over

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FROM THE RECTOR CONT

as humans, through extraordinary resilience and generosity of people within our community. In 2009 our community experienced the devastating effects of fire with the destruction of our facility in Buxton. WE are able to empathise with those who have lost so much. So as we reflect upon what inspires our hearts throughout this year may we also continue to remember and pray for those who lives have been devastated in the recent fires. Let’s pray that they will be blessed with the grace and strength they need as they seek to rebuild their lives and reimagine their new hopes and dreams.

Wishing you every blessing

Fr Thomas Renshaw SJ Rector Tom.Renshaw@xavier.vic.edu.au

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL CONT

eight-seven placed more than half our boys in the top thirteen percent of the State. This is testimony to their gifts in partnership with the quality, dedication, talent and encouragement of their teachers from the beginning of their schooling to the end. The figure that I am most proud of is that the Year 12s of 2012 performed 26,000 hours of Ignatian service during their schooling. At our Staff Day on Tuesday, when launching our new strategic intent, I quoted Patrick Hayden (OX 1999) who was special guest at the 2012 Senior Campus Prize Giving Night. Patrick has gone on to be a very successful lawyer and has just returned to Australia after many years prosecuting Bosnian/Serbian war criminals in the International Court of Justice. Patrick shared one of the great passages of inspiration he received at Xavier. It occurred on his first night as a boarder when the then Principal, Fr Michael Stoney SJ, came up to him to welcome him to the College. Michael quite profoundly said the only thing we require from you here at Xavier is to open your heart and open your mind! Blessings and peace for the coming week.

Dr Chris Hayes Principal Chris.Hayes@xavier.vic.edu.au

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“This is what the Lord asks of you: only this, to act justly, to love tenderly, and to walk humbly with your God.”

Micah 6: 8 Loving God, help us to realise that true peacemaking can only become a reality in our world today if it is first undertaken in our hearts. We ask for the gifts of civility and charity, so that we can treat others with respect and love.

We ask for the gifts of faith and hope to strengthen our spirits by placing our trust in You rather than ourselves.

We ask for the gifts of humility and kindness, so that we may put the deeds and interests of others ahead of our own.

We ask for the gifts of patience and perseverance to endure the long struggle for justice. We are in need of Your grace to redirect our hearts.

We are in need of Your hope to rekindle and sustain our passion for justice.

We are in need of Your wisdom that we might recognise anew Your presence dwelling within us, calling us to live as children of light and hope rather than of darkness and fear. We ask for all of this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

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To subscribe please email your details to editor@express.org.au

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Scholarships for entry into Years 7, 9 and 11 in 2014

EXAMINATION DATE - THURSDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2013

LOCATION – SENIOR CAMPUS

Scholarships will be offered for students entering Years 7, 9 and 11 in 2014 and, as the following details describe, are available in a number of different categories: Xavier College Academic and Excellence Scholarships (including Boarding) Xavier College Music Scholarships (including Boarding) Xavier College Foundation Scholarships

- The Loftus-Hills Family Scholarship Closing date for all applications: Friday 8 February 2013 Notification of Results: Not before 15 April 2013 Cost: $130.00 For further information and registration please go to the Xavier website www.xavier.vic.edu.au/admissions/scholarships

FROM THE DIRECTOR OF BURKE HALL

Dear Parents and Guardians Hopefully you have survived the summer heat and have been unaffected by the bushfires that, regrettably, seem to be a regular feature of Victoria at this time of the year. As we listen to the news reports, no doubt many of our memories return to the traumatic times of 2009 and the hardship and loss so many families suffered. The courage and fortitude of the volunteers who battle these fires is truly inspiring. While not of the same magnitude, Lance Armstrong's admissions to prolonged doping certainly act as a poignant reminder that personal integrity and honesty are more valuable than any material wealth. Our College theme for 2013 is "Setting Hearts on Fire". It is this sense of having the courage to support those around you, to live with passion and concern, to inspire, that will guide our discussions, learning and endeavours. This year will prove to be a milestone for Xavier College with the introduction of personal mobile computing devices for our Year 5 and Year 7 students. In addition, upgrades have taken place to our network infrastructure over the holiday period and additional computers have been made available to our Year 6, Year 8 and Early Years students. To those members of our community who are commencing their association with Xavier College this year - a special welcome. This is the start of a lifelong relationship, and while it may seem daunting at first, you will find great support from the staff and fellow parents, especially from the Burke Hall Mothers' and Fathers' Associations. To those returning, I trust you are feeling refreshed and looking forward to the opportunities that will present themselves. On Wednesday 6 February, commencing at 7:30pm our Burke Hall Parent Information Evening will be held in Garnet Hall. Please mark this important event in your diary as it is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet your child’s Homeroom teacher, Learning Leader, Dean, and fellow class parents. May you all have a blessed and fruitful year. Peace and best wishes,

Peter Cooper Director of Burke Hall Peter.Cooper@xavier.vic.edu.au

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FROM THE DEAN OF OPERATIONS

WELCOME BACK

This year, we again welcome many new families to Xavier College – Burke Hall across a range of year levels. I am sure the whole Xavier College community joins me in welcoming you to our school and I trust that your time is positive and enjoyable. I am certain that you will all quickly become part of our wonderful school community.

The commencement of each school year marks a very important time for the students. A focus in all classrooms over the first few weeks of school is the creation of a Year Level vision and the establishment of a positive, engaging learning environment where each child feels valued. Both the Year 5 and Year 7 levels participate in their Outdoor Education Program early in the term to assist with this transition to Xavier College.

Staff have been busy over recent weeks preparing for a smooth start to 2013 and I would like to thank you, the parents, in anticipation for your efforts in preparing your children for the start of the school year. We are very fortunate to have such an outstanding staff at Burke Hall who work tirelessly to provide the very best for each child, ensuring they are supported and their individual needs are considered. Throughout the year I hope we will share many opportunities of watching our students “shine”.

This year we welcome Mr Grant Buckler (LEC Coordinator), Ms Lisa Carland (Integration Aide), Ms Sharon David (Integration Aide), Ms Emma Hyland (Early Years - Prep), Mr Andrew Kypriotis (Tuckshop Supervisor), Mr Julian Maccioni (Integration Aide) and Ms Chloe Woods (Out of School Hours Care Coordinator) to the Xavier College staff. We also welcome back Mrs Kathy Mackieson and Ms Lina Radatti from Long Service Leave and Mrs. Vanessa Dillon from Maternity Leave. In addition, we welcome Mrs Jan Burnell (Library Assistant) and Ms Jane Kennedy (Year 8 Homeroom and Art) to their new roles at Burke Hall.

We are again counting ourselves very lucky to have enticed such capable people onto our staff. In the coming weeks, parents will have an opportunity to meet staff informally before and after school and also more formally by attending the upcoming Parent Information Evenings and the Year Level Camp Information evenings. The dates are listed in the diary section as well as on the school portal.

OUR SCHOOL’S VISION & MISSION STATEMENTS

The offerings of a Jesuit Education are life-long and provide a paradigm for schools with a common vision and goal; it is a preparation for an active life commitment in serving the faith that does justice, whilst travelling the journey of seeking to be men and women for others.

Xavier College is a Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition, as such the following Mission and Vision Statements need to be at the Centre of all that we set out to achieve in life.

VISION STATEMENT Xavier College aspires to set hearts on fire by an educational commitment to a faith that does justice. MISSION STATEMENT Xavier College is a Catholic school within the spiritual and educational tradition of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). Our inspiration is Jesus Christ, the model of fulfilled human life. Our aim is excellence in education and the formation of reflective, compassionate and articulate men and women of Christian faith, hope and love, who will provide outstanding service and leadership in our world.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, MEDICAL CIRCUMSTANCES OR FAMILY SITUATION

Parents are requested to advise the school if a child’s family situation, medical circumstances, address or phone contact changes during the school year. It is important that all information is kept up-to-date in case the school needs to contact parents/guardians. Forms to update our asthma and allergic or anaphylactic reactions should have been received by parents if such medical conditions are recorded on our system. It is imperative such records remain up to date at all times to ensure we can adequately care for your child should there be a need.

RESPECTING OUR SCHOOL RULES

Leading into the new school year, we remind all students to wear correct summer school uniform. Sports clothing, if not already known, will be communicated at the commencement of each sport season. We appreciate that there may be exceptional circumstances for some students on a specific day, but it is expected that students wear their uniform correctly and with pride. Your support with these school expectations is greatly appreciated.

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FROM THE DEAN OF OPERATIONS CONT

David Lanigan Dean of Operations David.Lanigan@xavier.vic.edu.au

It was terrific to see so many children choosing to ride bikes and scooters to school last year, but we remind everyone that bikes and scooters aren’t to be ridden on the school grounds.

School commences each day at 8:40am. Arriving between 8.25am and 8.35am ensures a smooth start to the day for all. Dismissal is staggered to assist in a safe departure:

3.10pm Year 5 & 6 Dismissal 3.15pm Early Years Dismissal 3.20pm Year 7 & 8 Dismissal Staff at Burke Hall are positioned strategically around the school grounds during dismissal times. I need to ask all families during pick up and drop off times to exercise extreme care when driving on Nolan Avenue, Studley Park Road and Hodgson Street. Although staff supervise each of these areas, it is important to be reminded that students do cross the roads unexpectedly. Students who travel via bus to the Kew Junction will not be permitted on the buses in 2013. Students are asked to walk to the junction, as the public bus service cannot accommodate the volume of students travelling this short distance. This will also alleviate the problem of students who need to travel on the school bus beyond the junction being able to get a seat. For all students who require bus travel beyond the Kew Junction, they will need to obtain a bus sticker to be placed on to their Xavier student card or Myki card. This will need to be shown to the supervising staff before entering the bus. Stickers are available from the Year Level Coordinators.

IMPORTANT DATES TERM 1 (February)

Listed below are samples of dates that may need to be noted early in the term:

January 31 1:1 Device Collection for Year 5 and Year 7 (2013)

February 1 Students commence classes

4 3YO Kindergarten Transition Week 4YO Kindergarten Transition Day

5 4YO classes commence 6 Burke Hall Information Evening 9 2013 Welcome Cocktail Evening 11 3YO classes commence 12 Yr 5 and Yr 7 New Parent / Staff Exchanges 20 Yr 5 and Yr 7 Outdoor Education Parent Information Evening 26 Yr 8 Outdoor Education Parent Information Evening

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BURKE HALL MUSICAL The producers of the box office sensation of 2012 “Fame Jr” are teaming up to do it all again. Miss Hamilton, Mr Hiscock, Miss Scanlon and Mr O’Shaughnessy are all very excited about our planned 2013 Burke Hall Musical. The show will be announced soon. Students in Years 5-8 are encouraged to attend auditions which will take place early in the term. Keep an eye out at school for posters with details of the audition times.

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FROM THE DEAN OF MIDDLE YEARS

Brendan Fraser Dean of Middle Years Brendan.Fraser@xavier.vic.edu.au

BURKE HALL MIDDLE YEARS ABSENT LINE PLEASE RING BEFORE 9:00AM

9854 5434

Welcome back to school. I hope you had an excellent holiday with the family and those you love. As your son commences his 2013 school year I would like to wish him a very successful year. I encourage him to do his absolute best in everything that he does. I hope that he will embrace all learning experiences so that they can be used constructively later on when necessary.

As the Dean of Middle Years an aspect of my role is to ensure that the school makes every effort to meet the various needs of your son, whether it be his social, emotional or intellectual needs. To ensure success we rely on positive communication between parents, students and staff. We encourage the building of positive relationships and teamwork in order to achieve the ultimate goal of each student being the best that he can be. Should you have any concerns relating to any aspect of your son’s development, please communicate your concerns to his homeroom teacher who will communicate with the Learning Leader. While my door is always open, I encourage you use these channels of communication as a first point of communication. As a middle school we are committed to engaging and supporting our students in ways that inspire them to be successful and to achieve their best. We want to help them to be successful learners and to develop confidence, resilience, a love of learning and a respect for others. However, we cannot underestimate the importance of having high expectations of all our boys. You will find that Xavier College consistently reminds its students of the importance of striving for excellence in every aspect of education: personal, social, emotional and intellectual. Expecting our boys to do their very best is all that we can ask. Information regarding teaching and learning as well as the school’s restorative practice policy will be available in future newsletters, information evenings and on the school portal. I encourage all parents to make use of these communication methods. I recently came across the following prayer. It reminds us how important it is to spend time with our children. They’re only little once. Grant me the wisdom to guide them down the path that their feet should take. For I know that they can never turn back and walk those paths with me again. Give me the wisdom to guide their feet so that someday they’ll be able to walk alone. They’re only little once. Give me the time I need to enjoy them. For I know that after they’re grown, I’ll never have another chance to tell stories and pretend at tea parties. I’ll never have another chance to watch them in a school play or sing in church, or to see them catch that fish or score that first goal. Give me the time in life’s busy schedule to have fun with my children. They’re only little once. Let me be a loving parent. Let me correct and not punish, explain and not merely scold. Let me know when to correct, and how often, and when it’s best to just look the other way. Help me be patient and give a gentle hand to mould them into better people. They’re only little once. Let me be a good teacher and an even better example. Give me the right words and deeds to teach them. Help me to teach them about You and how to walk Your ways so that when they are old they will not depart from Your ways. For they’re only little one time, only innocent and trusting and pliable for a space of time, one minute in an eternity. Let me do my best for them while I have the chance. Author: Anonymous

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FROM THE DEAN OF EARLY YEARS

Elena Serraglio Dean of Early Years Elena.Serraglio@xavier.vic.edu.au

As we prepare to embark upon a new school year, I would like to extend a heartfelt 'welcome' to all our students and their families and hope that everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable summer with family and friends. The change of pace that comes with the holiday break provides everyone with a time to recharge and gear up for a new school year. For those who are new to the Xavier community a special welcome and I trust that this time will be an exciting, fulfilling and rewarding experience for you and your family. For our students returning to Xavier College, it is a time filled with anticipation and excitement as they prepare to reacquaint themselves with friends, to develop new friendships, and to continue on their learning journey. Inevitably, the excitement and bustle of Early Years’ programs starting will give way to more comfortable and established routines as we progress through the term. During this time, and throughout the year, we will continue to maintain our strong focus on excellence across all areas of the curriculum and pastoral care. This is our core purpose and it is reflected through the unwavering efforts of the excellent staff who work with students and families every day of the year. I am looking forward to meeting and talking with many of you at the Information Evenings on 6 February for parents of Prep to Year 4 students, 19 February for parents of Early Years Kindergarten students and at the ‘Welcome 2013 Cocktail Party’ organized by the BHMA on Saturday 9 February. We welcome the following new staff to the Early Years in 2013 and trust that their time working with students, parents and staff at Xavier College will be joyful, productive and professionally rewarding. Ms Lisa Carland, Integration Aide, 4 YO Classroom Mrs Sharon David, Integration Aide, Year 4 Classroom Miss Emma Hyland, Prep Classroom Teacher Mr Julian Maccioni, Integration Aide, Year 1 Classroom Ms Chloe Woods, Out of School Hours Coordinator Upcoming Dates: Please ensure you have your password to access the School Portal and take note of the following dates: 6 February Prep – Year 8 Parent Information Evening, 7:30pm 19 February Kindergarten Parent Information Evening, 7:30pm 12 March Prep – Year 8 Learning Progress Discussions 1:00pm - 9:00pm Classes finish at 12 noon for Prep to Year 4 18 March Year 3 Parent/Child Religious Education Workshop, 7:00pm 21 March Prep – Year 8 Learning Progress Discussions 4:00pm – 9.00pm I am eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Primary students on 1 February and the Kindergarten students during weeks 2 and 3. It will be good to see their presence at St Louis House and hear their voices in the grounds and classrooms. We will begin the year with a Mass for Prep to Year 8 students – a tangible occasion where we connect with our God to centre our thoughts, words and deeds for the days, weeks and months ahead of us and begin to think about our College Theme, “Setting Hearts on Fire”. The Early Years’ staff and I would like to thank all of the parents for their gifts, words of appreciation and good wishes for a happy and holy Christmas.

MUSIC INFORMATION Instrumental music lessons will start week beginning Monday 4 February. Ensemble rehearsals will begin week beginning Monday 11 February. Watch noticeboards and emails for ensemble lists and rehearsal times. Please contact the Music Office for further details. If there is any student learning music outside of school who would like to join one of our ensembles, please make contact with the Music Office on 9855 4169 for further information.

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BURKE HALL MOTHERS’ ASSOCIATION NEWS

Katrina Ketsakidis BHMA President 2013 kglenny@optusnet.com.au 0419 891 511

Welcome to another school year on behalf of the Burke Hall Mothers’ Association (BHMA). “Many hands make light work” is our motto and it is our hope that many families will assist and participate in a range of activities and functions scheduled for the year. We will be sending home a letter early this term listing the functions and events for 2013 and we ask you to please consider assisting in at least one event for 2013 The 2013 BHMA Executive Committee members are: President Katrina Ketsakidis Vice President Georgie McCombe Treasurer Bronwyn Dean Secretary Elia Revere Middle School Class Rep Year 5 Jacqui Niall Co-ordinators Year 6 Georgie Knott Year 7 Pru Barratt Year 8 Maria Benedetti Co-ordinator EYC Clare Hand Events Co-ordinator Sue D’Amico The non-executive members are Geraldine Nicholas, Kristy Plumridge, Katie O’Callaghan, Cath Lefebvre, Mandy Agnoletto, Sarah Perrett, Donna Irvin, Cate Boyd, Paula Di Mattina, Chandra Oziemeski, Kellie McGrath and Gabby Reardon. We warmly welcome any mothers who would like to join our committee this year as a general member, assist with one of our functions or attend our monthly meetings. Dates will be advertised in each newsletter or contact me with any queries. New Parents Morning Tea - 8.30am Friday 1 February Please join us for a cup of tea or coffee at Garnet Hall from 8.30am on Friday, 1 February after school drop off – this is a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about school logistics, pick up your name badge if you have not already collected it and also to leave your contact details for your class coordinator. WELCOME COCKTAIL PARTY Saturday 9 February In conjunction with the BHFA we welcome and encourage all families from the kindergarten through to Year 8 – both old and new – to come and enjoy a summer evening on the verandah of Wren House and be entertained with live jazz music at our first official function for 2013. Tickets can be purchased via trybooking at www.trybooking.com/BZJB. For further details look for the invitation at the end of the newsletter. Class Representatives Needed Are you looking to be more involved – have you considered being a class representative? We are looking for reps across the middle school – there is not a great time commitment and it is a great way to meet lots of other people. Please consider it and get in touch with me if you are interested or have any questions about what is involved. Term 1: Key Dates for your Diaries February 1 First Day Morning Tea, 8.30am outside Garnet Hall 4 1

st BHMA meeting, 9.00am Board Room

9 Welcome Drinks, 8.00pm Wren House 21 Year 1 Morning Tea 22 Year 2 Morning Tea 28 Year 4 Morning Tea March 1 Prep Morning Tea 6 EY 3 Morning Tea 7 EY 4 Morning Tea 8 Year 3 Morning Tea Throughout first term there will be year level Morning Teas organized by the class reps. More information will follow. We encourage all families to use the school portal regularly for further information of meetings and social events.

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BURKE HALL FATHERS’ ASSOCIATION

Greetings from the BHFA, The Fathers’ Association is keen to promote a year of fun and social activities for all families of Burke Hall. Firstly, I would like to thank Ray Mizzi, former president, and his committee for the fantastic contribution to the Fathers’ Association and to the school community. The Fathers’ Association’s purpose, amongst other things, is to:

provide an avenue for fathers to meet and become involved in the school community

to discuss the interests of students

to promote and provide assistance to the Xavier College community. Committee Meetings The Committee of the Fathers’ Association meets monthly and it is an open meeting whereby fathers are able to attend. Therefore, I encourage and welcome all fathers who wish to join the Association to come to some, if not all, of the meetings this year. The first meeting will be held at 7:30pm on Wednesday 13 February 2013 in the Board Room at Burke Hall. New members are welcome and if you intend on attending I ask that you arrive fifteen minutes early so we can complete the application form. Welcome Cocktail Party One of the first things you need to put in your diaries is the Welcome Cocktail Party. The Mothers’ Association has been planning the best and the biggest night ever held and I encourage all (and not just new) parents to attend. This year it will be held on Saturday, 9 February 2013 from 8:00pm to 11:30pm outside Wren House. Please see the Mothers’ Association section for more details. Father/Child Camp Program Please also note that bookings for the very popular father/child camps are open. The first two camps are: Year 5 15 - 17 March 2013 Phillip Island www.trybooking.com/38369 Year 7 23 - 24 March 2014 Lady Northcote www.trybooking.com/38376 For the Year 5s there are two optional surf lessons at 7:30am and bookings can be made for either or both days: Saturday www.trybooking.com/38372 Sunday www.trybooking.com/38375 All camps are very popular and places are limited so I encourage fathers to book early to avoid disappointment. If you have any queries please email BHKHFatherCamps@gmail.com or contact Mark O’Connell (0408 110 093) for Burke Hall fathers or Damian Martin (0412 572 135) for Kostka Hall fathers. I wish you all a safe and joyous 2013. Hamish MacKinnon President BHFA 0417 117 161 presidentbhfa@gmail.com

TUCKSHOP ROSTER Friday 1 February 2013—Friday 15 February 2013

Friday 1 February: Ellen Meadon and Anlyn Crossman Monday 4 February: Suzanne Abrahams and Sally Caldwell Tuesday 5 February: Liuba Angele and Carolyn Burger Wednesday 6 February: Helen Bourke and Catherine Cervasio Thursday 7 February: Monica Clark and Sophie Dobbyn Friday 8 February: Maryanne Dunstan and Caroline Harkin Monday 11 February: Kathryn Ivak and Joanne Le Gall Tuesday 12 February: Phillippa Graham and Danielle Kift Wednesday 13 February: Susan Francis and Marie Logiudice Thursday 14 February: Marina Filipovic and Rhonda Jones Friday 15 February: Yvonne Bonomo and Judith Waugh Paula Di Mattina Paula.dimattina@gmail.com 0417 355 115

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Y O U R B E S T L I F E C O U L D B E O N E D E C I S I O N A W A Y

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FRIDAY MASS IN THE BURKE HALL CHAPEL You are most welcome to attend Mass at 8:15am in the Burke Hall Chapel on Fridays.

Students, staff and parents of Burke Hall are most welcome to attend.

BURKE HALL TUCKSHOP PRICELIST 2013 Rolls / Wraps Drinks Vegemite $1.70 Flavoured milk 500ml $2.90 Cheese $1.70 300ml $2.30 Cheese & tomato $2.50 Juices Orange Egg & lettuce $2.50 Apple Ham cheese & tomato $3.00 Apple/blackcurrant $2.00 Ham & Cheese $2.80 Water $1.70 Meat salad $3.00 Prima $1.30 Vegetarian $2.50 Quench $2.00 Chicken lettuce mayonnaise $3.00 LOL $2.00 Focaccias from $3.50 Ice Creams Toasted sandwiches from $2.00 Paddle Pop $1.20 Toasted sandwiches from $2.00 Paddle Pop Moo $1.30 Mini Calippo $0.80 Salad Packs Frozen juice cup $0.80 We provide a selection of freshly Icy Twist $0.90 made salad packs daily $3.50 Frozen Yogurt $1.70 Hot Food Sweets & Snacks Meat Pie $3.50 Homemade biscuits $2.00 Potato Pie $3.50 Jelly cups $1.00 Pasties $3.50 Home made muffins $1.50 Chicken & veg pie $3.50 Cakes & slices from $2.00 Large sausage roll $2.50 Homemade biscuits $2.00 Party pie 2 per bag $2.50 Fresh fruit salad $1.50 Chicken burger $4.00 Vegie Chips $1.00 Beef burger $4.00 Organic popcorn $2.00 Sweet chilli tenders $1.30 Chilli tender burger $4.50 Main Meals Menu changes fortnightly $4.50 Home cooked meals served in Terms 2 and 3 only. Please note: When orders are placed, only hot food and rolls / wraps / sandwiches are to be ordered. Drinks, sweets, snacks and ice creams are to be purchased from the Tuckshop window. Many thanks. Andrew Kypriotis Jan Hibberd

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NOTICEBOARD

PARENT COMMUNICATION WITH THE COLLEGE Xavier College continually seeks to improve its communication flow with all members of the Xavier College community. To achieve this end we ask all parents and guardians to observe the following protocol. All telephone messages and emails should be addressed to one person only. If parents wish to include other relevant parties in the circulation list, this should be done under the cc heading. Observance of this request will allow the College to coordinate its response efficiently and effectively and thus contribute to a speedy resolution of any concern. Who is the one person to whom a parent makes contact with? Over a pastoral / wellbeing concern, the Homeroom teacher should be the contact. Over a learning progress concern, the Subject teacher should be contacted. If the learning concern occurs in more than one classroom then the Homeroom teacher should be contacted. Only when these contacts fail to meet resolution or your concern is grave should Year Level Learning Leaders be the contact person.

All phone calls to Burke Hall Middle Years need to come through reception on 9855 4100

All phone calls to Burke Hall Early Years need to come through on 9855 4188 Thank you for your anticipated co-operation with this request.

UNIFORM SHOP Please note the following dates for 2013 when the second hand uniform shop will be open: Friday 1 February (first day of school) 8:30—10:00am and 2:30—4:00pm Monday 11 February 2:30—4:00pm Monday 25 February 2:30—4:00pm

FROM THE XAVIER SOCIAL JUSTICE NETWORK

In 2013 XSJN is moving into a new phase in its life at Xavier College. The Network has a new Charter, a new structure and a new program for 2013. XSJN offers opportunities to be engaged in volunteer work with those in need, to reflect on our commitment and to raise our awareness of social justice issues. We are beginning the year with an invitation for all members of the Xavier community—parents, past parents, staff and Old Xaverians—to come and hear how you might be involved in 2013. We are offering an information session and welcome at each campus early in first term and everyone is welcome to come along. You may be new to Xavier College and know nothing about the Network. This is your opportunity to find out more. If you are not new to the College but would like hear about our new developments and how you might participate, you are also most welcome to come along. Times for these information sessions are: Kostka Hall: 9:00am 19 February 2013 Burke Hall: 9:00am 26 February 2013 Senior Campus: Dalton Room, 2:00pm 6 March 2013 Please put these dates in your diary and come along to any session that fits your timetable. If you would like to know more about XSJN and cannot attend at any of these times, please feel free to contact me on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesdays. Jo Dunin XSJN Coordinator 9815 4528 0418 548 900