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‘Enlivened by the Spirit’
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
AQUINAS CATHOLIC COLLEGE MENAI
16th September, 2013 Vol.20.No.25
Nicholas Anderson Kayla Davies Jessica Green Brittany Lopes Jacqueline Puckeridge
Lachlan Andrew Amelia De Caires Mark Greenup Kaylee Magrath Christopher Reyes
Messina Angelis Rahul De Silva Joshua Hallinan Shanelle Mahfouz Michael Reyes Jr
William Argiropoulos Isabel Diamond Daniel Hanna Jessica Marsden Jacob Roca
Nicole Ash Carly Dick Emma Hannigan Olivia McAuliffe Jessica Rootes
Andrew Aslanidis Nathan Dick Brooke Harding Joanna McSweeney Sarah Roumanos
Brooke Azar Wade Dillon Lorraine Hayek Isabella Merrilees‐White Ciaran Russell
Jamie Azar Emma D'Mello Paris Hennessey Amalia Mirabito Jeremy Safi
Jake Baggaley Danielle Dodic Brittany Herald Amee Miskell Lia Saratsopoulos
Tomislav Banic Erin Donovan Jayden Herbst Karina Morellini Jarrad Sepokas
Cameron Beck Adrijana Dundovic Kaitlyn Holdem Jamieson Morris Jarrod Serwa
Lauren Bellamy Bradley Dwyer Thomas Holloway Rhiannon Morrissey Shivneel Sharma
Elanna Bellucci Ryan Dwyer Charlotte Horsnell Jake Mumby Erin Sidhom
Jennifer Benson Christina Emmanouel James Ibrahim Paige Murphy Jordan Silburn
Sarah Bonnici Chadi Estephan Jessica Incollingo Liam Murphy Marek Skorut
Laura Bowman Jack Eyles Sarah Irwin Vanessa Musolino Joshua Sloan
Temikha Boyling Claudia Falcioni Harley Jackson Christopher Naumoff Alesha Smith
Megan Bunn Adam Farynski Kurt Joyner Andrew Nielsen Sebastian Stefani
Amelia Cairncross Renee Fengitis Spiridion Kakavelis Lisa Odewahn Nicole Streater
Tomas Campbell Annalise Field Leon Kalaitzis Tim O'Hara Cassandra Tatsis
Vanessa Care Kurt Findlay Joshua Kasparian Conor O'Leary Andrew Tax
Thomas Carr Blake Forsythe Layoka Kay Matthew Osborne Timothy Timmis
Sophie Catalano Emma Gaddes Edward Keller Rachel O'Sullivan Mitchell Trezevant‐Balkenhol
Alexander Child Tayla Gallagher‐Ward Jaymie Kelly Anthony Paraskevopoulos Natalie Trpcevski
Jordyn Christofides Ryan Geaney Michael Kerr Kristie Partridge Guy Tsitsos
Jaeden Clingan Jordan Gemmell Sam Khoury Bianca Patrick Jesse Volarich
Samantha Cooney Riley Gemmell Cassandra Koczka Troy Pentecost Daniel Vuceric
Estelle Couret Lauren Gilchrist Jasmine Koczka Gemma Pethybridge Cameron Wong
Vanessa Cronk Steffan Gittany Adam Krahel Evie Petratos Amy Wright
Emma Cupitt Liam Gould Andrew Little Olivia Populin
Anzac Road Menai NSW 2234 Phone 9543 0188 Facsimile 9541 0398 [email protected] www.aquinasmenai.catholic.edu.au
Farewell
This week marks a most significant time in our Year 12 cohort’s educational journey that began in Kindergarten in 2001. They have been a extraordinary year group whom have worked for the collective to ensure the name of “Aquinas Catholic College” has continued to be linked with such positivity. Student leadership, excellence in social justice, performing arts, sport, debating, World Youth Day, academic pursuits, Peer Support, and care for each other have been significant hallmarks of the Class of 2013. We keep all of them in our prayers as they prepare for the Higher School Certificate and life beyond Aquinas. It is our hope that they make the most of the opportunities that they have been provided by the hard work and sacrifice of their families and the efforts of Aquinas staff over the last six years and their primary educators in the previous seven. Godspeed Year 12 and continue to be
‘Enlivened by the Spirit!’
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The following are two announcements I pass on behalf of the NSW Board of Studies; 1 On Thursday 5 September ACARA identified an error in the placement of the national average markers on
the Years 5 and 7 NAPLAN Student Reports for Language Conventions. Importantly the NAPLAN student data is correct.
ACARA made the immediate decision to halt any further packaging and distribution of NAPLAN reports while options regarding the distribution of correct NAPLAN Student Reports were considered. ACARA is working closely with Test Administration Authorities (TAAs) in every state and territory to ensure correct reports are distributed. This matter may result in the delay of the distribution of student reports, possibly to the week of 13 October, however ACARA and TAAs will seek to minimise the delay.
2 The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), an agency of the Australian
Government, has requested that Aquinas Catholic College provide updated background information about you and your child to ACARA as a part of the process of updating the My School website. As we do not provide family or student names to ACARA, we can assure you that the data provided will in no way identify either the student or the family.
Please access this link h p://www.acara.edu.au/repor ng/upcoming_my_school_updates.htm for further information on ACARA, the My School website and the ACARA Privacy Notice which is provided in English as well as 21 other languages.
If you do not want this data to be provided to ACARA, please advise the Principal of this, either by email to myself at [email protected] or in writing to the school Principal by Friday 20 September.
The prestigious New South Wales Combined Catholic Colleges Athletics Carnival was held last week and results to hand for Aquinas students are most noteworthy. Congratulations to Sophie Maxwell of Year 10 who won the State Championship in the Under 16 Girl’s
800m and was the silver medallist in the same age group in the 1500m. A fantastic effort Sophie! Tom Carr [Year 12] in his last School Carnival placed 3rd in High Jump and 6th in 200m. Well done Tom! Renee Stortenbeker [Year 10] performed creditably in placing 4th in both the 100 & 200m Under 16 Girl’s
sprint double. Georgia Kalnin [Year 8] also competed creditably finishing in 4th place in the U/13 High Jump. A reminder to all families that Term 4 begins on Tuesday the 8th October due to the public holiday falling on the last week end of the school holidays. I also take this opportunity to remind students and seek the support of parents in ensuring that no student is to visit any of the Menai retail precincts in College uniform unless they are with a parent. Please keep the Gandy family in your prayers as Lachlan [Year 10] and Jesse’s [Year 8] grandmother recently died. May perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. James Corcoran Principal
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From the Acting Assistant Principal Key Dates
Week 10B Term 3
Anthony Hulme Acting Assistant Principal
Monday 16th September Year 11 Preliminary exams continue
Tuesday 17th September Year 9 History incursion Period 1
Wednesday 18th September Year 12 Graduation Assembly Year 12 Graduation Mass and Presentation 7:30pm
Thursday 19th September Year 12 Breakfast and Jamberoo
Friday 20th September Sport Term 3 ends after sport - dismissal 2:45pm
Uniform
Over the remainder of this week, could we ask the support of parents/carers in making sure the students are meeting the requirements as published in the student diary. Students should not be wearing the sport uniform to school, with the exception being Friday the normal sport day. Haircuts and grooming
The slightly warmer weather has resulted in some of our students choosing a style of grooming that is not in line with the normal requirements of the College. Students are asked to consult the requirements in the diary which have been consistent since all students have enrolled, to avoid the embarrassment of being challenged when they return to school. The final decision in regard to acceptable grooming at the College will be at the discression of the College Principal. Over the holiday break students are reminded that they should return with natural hair colour. No extreme holiday style cuts should be considered as this is only a short two week break. The only allowable earring to be worn by the girls is a small discrete sleeper or stud, worn in the lower ear lobe only. Plastic keepers/spacers are not suitable for male or female students, and the wearing of bandaids to cover these items is also not meeting the uniform requirements. Could we ask for the support of parents/carers in meeting these standards. Mental Health and Wellbeing
One of the main focuses of the College this year has been mental health and wellbeing. In this newsletter we have included an advertisement for the Healthy Minds Expo at Cronulla next month. This could be an opportunity for parents to see some of the local resources and providers in our local area. Wishing a students a safe and relaxing break for the upcoming holidays.
Monday 7th October PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Tuesday 8th October HSC revision tutorials this week
Wednesday 9th October
Thursday 10th October Year 11 Drama Productions Night - 7pm
Friday 11th October Sport
Week 1A Term 4
Week 2B Term 4
Monday 14-16th October Year 9 Camp
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FATHER PHIL’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY TO THE PRIESTHOOD – OCTOBER 20, 2013 To celebrate Father Phil’s 40th anniversary as a Priest our Parish will be celebrating this special milestone with two events.
On Friday evening October 18 there will be a function held at Club Menai which will include a 2 course meal (entrée and main) at a cost of $50 per head. Tea and Coffee will be provided. In regards to drinks a limited package of beer, wine and soft drinks will be included in the ticket price however spirits or drinks not contained within the menu will be at your own expense. As seats are limited bookings are essential and will need to be made directly to Club Central Menai in person. RSVP date is 6 October 2013. On Sunday October 20 there will be an Anniversary Mass at 10am followed by light refreshments. As this event will be catered for please write your name and how many will be attending on the noticeboard in the foyer. Love to see you all there to help celebrate this special occasion!.
* * * Dear Parents/Guardians, As you would all be aware Father Phil is celebrating his 40th Anniversary to the priesthood on the 20th October. Should any family like to make a contribution towards a gift please place it in an envelope marked ‘Father Phil’s 40th Anniversary’ and forward it the school office. Thank you.
1. Calculate half of 7.53
2. Calculate product of 8.4 and a half
3. Calculate the slope if run is 15m and rise
is 20m
4. Calculate complementary angle to 86°
5. Calculate supplementary angle to 86°
Mrs Catherine Fensom Maths Teacher
MATHS DEPARTMENT RECALL CORNER
This column is included each week to encourage junior students in particular, to answer basic skills questions without the use of a calculator.
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Religious Education at Aquinas
HSC Prayer Families This week all families who registered their interest in participating in the HSC Prayer Family program will receive the name of the student(s) for whom we ask for prayers. We encourage you to send a written message to the student(s) that you have been allocated. These can be initially sent to the College office, labelled clearly with the student name and that it is from their HSC Prayer Family. Messages will then be forwarded to the student(s). Please contact me, via the College Office, if you have any questions. Year 8 and 10 RE Test On Wednesday 9th October 2013, Year 8 will participate in the Year 8 Religious Education Test and Year 10 students will participate in the Year 10 Religious Education Pilot Test. Year 10 will undertake the test during Periods 1 and 2, and Year 8 during Periods 3 and 4 on this day. The questions of both tests are designed to assess knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith as taught in Catholic Secondary schools. They will consist of 50 multiple-choice questions and will be scored out of a possible 50 marks. Educational Assessment Australia (EAA) at the University of New South Wales will mark the test, analyse the results and produce the reports and certificates. Students will require a 2B pencil, eraser and sharpener to undertake this test. A letter was emailed to all Year 8 and 10 families last week. Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s Religious Education teacher if you have any questions. Mrs Catherine Nolan Religious Education Coordinator
‘Faith… is the lifelong companion that
makes it possible to perceive, ever anew, the marvels that God
works for us.’
Porta Fidei #15
8 RE Test Practice
2009 Q46
The Council of Jerusalem decided that
A. only Gentiles were welcome as members of the Christian Church.
B. both Jews and Gentiles should be welcomed into the Christian Church.
C. Gentiles had to become Jewish before being welcomed into the Christian Church.
D. only Jews who kept their Jewish faith were welcome in the Christian Church.
A. Previous Questions
Answer: D
Reflection on the Gospel
In Sunday's Gospel (Lk 15:1-32) the Pharisees and scribes were complaining that Jesus was eating with tax collectors and sinners. In response, he spoke parables to them, including the story of the Prodigal Son.
In the time of Jesus, who you ate with was a reflection of your own status. To welcome sinners and to eat with them was to effectively become one of them yourself. The answer to this accusation is that those dismissed as ‘sinners’ are the ‘lost’ who will be celebrated with extravagant rejoicing when they have been ‘found’ again through their acceptance of the message of Jesus.
In the parable of the Prodigal Son, the son completely shamed himself and his father. The father’s expected and justified response would have been to turn his back on his son. To welcome him back would have been unthinkable in Jesus’ audience. In an echo of God’s ridiculous and unbounded loving forgiveness, the father welcomes his son with open arms and reclaims him as his own.
Adapted from a reflection by Greg Sunter
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YEAR 10 INFORMATION
Year 10 have been working on a Careers Assessment over Terms 2 and 3. These have now been returned to the students. Part A allowed the students to research careers they may be interested in, and to complete an online Career Assessment Profile. In Part B, the students were to find a job they can apply for now, write a letter of application and resume for that job.
Part C will be completed in Term 4, and will allow the students to experience a "Mock" interview. Commerce students have already completed this, so won’t be required to do the mock interview again.
Any student who has not submitted a complete Part A or B of their assessment will not be eligible to attend the mock interview. Students have been notified if this is them. They have until Thurs 19 Sept to complete this. After this date, letters will sent home advising parents of the failure to complete this task, and the fact they will not be attending the mock interviews in Term 4. Please check with your child that they have completed the task. If they have lost the information, it is available on the "Aquinas Catholic College Careers Site" accessible via their school email.
Lisa Higgins Careers Adviser (Tues, Wed and alternate Thurs)
English News:
113 Aquinas students, in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 sat the International Competition and Assessment for English, testing their comprehension, literacy and language skills. We are very pleased to report the following outstanding results:
Two Awards of Distinction:
Year 7 - Sophie Stone
Year 9 - Niamh Kennedy
Twenty-Eight Awards of Credit:
Year 7 - Lauren Agostini, Jaxon Hatter, Samantha Kerle, Elysia Mayne, Andrea Pejic-Mercel, Jackson Roca, Corey Sammut, Caleb Williams
Year 8 - Isabelle Bryce, Daniel Ferraro, Kayla Green, Mikayla Jee, Tamaro Lastro, Olivia Lavidis, Samuel Perrau, Max Stephens, Isabella Wijesekera
Year 9 - Cassandra Bruce, Ciara Bryant, Charles Edgar, Laura Muller, Georgina Skinner
Year 10 - Laura Blazey, Joshua Bradstock, James Carroll, Bianca Clingan, Kaitlyn Delaney, Madeleine Toso
Ms Millar English Coordinator
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SMS Attendance System Aquinas Catholic College has introduced the SMS attendance system. At approximately 11am each school day, a courtesy SMS will be sent to a nominated caregiver for each student who we have recorded as either absent or late. If you wish to clarify the details of the automated message please call the College office during normal school hours. If any parent has updated/changed their mobile phone contacts, could you please notify the College as soon as possible.
On 5th June 2013, 118 students from Aquinas Catholic College participated in the UNSW Science Competition. The overall results indicate that these students have a sound understanding of the knowledge and skills essential to the study of Science. We are very pleased to announce that the following students were recognised for their performance with credit or distinction awards. YEAR 7: CREDIT YEAR 8: CREDIT DANIEL FERRARO YEAR 9: DISTINCTION CHARLES EDGAR CREDIT
YEAR 10: CREDIT Congratulations to all these students and their Science teachers for these excellent results.
LAUREN AGOSTINI MOLLY BARRETT KIERA DAILLY
SAMANTHA KERLE ISABELLA KATSIRIS DENNIS LYKOURAS
ELYSIA MAYNE SAMUEL MULLER JACKSON ROCA
COREY SAMMUT ZAC STUBBS CALEB WILLIAMS
VINCENT HOLDOM NIAMH KENNEDY AIDAN O’HARA
ALICIA PATRICK GEORGINA SKINNER LACHLAN STUART
JOSHUA SWAN
GEORGIA BELL JAMES CARROLL BIANCA CLINGAN
ELYSSA GLUYAS SHAE PATRAS EMILY SIMPSON
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Friday at Homebush was the location of the prestigious NSWCCC Athletics Carnival. To participate the athletes had to be not only the best athletes at a school level, but also needed to succeed at the competitive Southern Sydney carnival held earlier in the Term. Of the athletes from Aquinas that earned representation, Sophie Maxwell was an absolute standout with a hard earned second in the 16’s 1500m race and followed this up with a sensational victory in the 800m. Other great results included Thomas Carr’s third place in the high jump which added to his very respectable 6th in the 200m.
Notable performances were Renee Stortenbeker and Georgia Kalnin 4th place getters in the 16’s 200m and 13’s high jump respectively. Tayla Preston, Bailey Pimental and Joshua Incollingo also represented the College with pride. Another very successful day on the track and in the field for the Aquinas students.
A gold in the 800m to go with the silver in the 1500m what a great day in the sun for Sophie Maxwell
The score board says it all
A relaxed Tom Carr takes the bend in the 200m
Renee Stortenbeker runs down the straight to finish a well earned 4th in the 200m
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NIGHTOFTHENOTABLESLastTuesdaynight13studentsfromYears7and8andonestudentfromHolyFamilytookpartintheNightoftheNotablesprojectinourResourceCentre.Year6: HamishBaldacchinoYear7: MollyBarrett,VictoriaKarountzos,EricaLee,MichaelMonk,GeorgiaOhtaras,JacksonRocaYear8: Lachlan Callaghan, Dominic Cocklen, Aisling Considine, Ellen Day, Victoria Efstathiou and
OliviaLavidis.NightoftheNotablesisthestudyofsomeonenotablewhohasmadeadifferencetoourlivesandtheprogressofhumanity.Itisstudentcentredandfocusesonpersonalinterest.NightoftheNotablesissuchawonderfulprogramforthestudentsforsomanyreasons: Itfeaturessuitablerolemodelsforgiftedandtalentedchildren.
Itallowsstudentstoenjoyresearchingsomethingtheyareinterestedin.
Itallowsstudentstogobeyondthefactualresearchtoinvolvethemselvespersonallyandidentifywiththepersonofeminence.
Itenablesthestudentstorecogniseandenjoygreaterself‐esteemabouttheirowngiftsandtalentssupportedbytheirfamiliesandonshowtotheschoolcommunity.
Itwasanabsolutepleasureworkingwiththisgroupoftalentedyoungmenandwomen.Theyshowedinitiative,hardworkandagenuineinterestinthetaskathand.IwouldliketothankourTeacherLibrarian,MrsJackieLennonforherhelpinpreparingthestudentsforthenightandKiaraHeywardasMC.MrsCapovillaGiftedEducationTeacher
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LOST PROPERTY
We have a number of items in Lost Property.
If you are missing any items please come to the office to check Lost
Property
NOTICE REGARDING EARPHONES
All students are asked to bring in a set of earphones for use at school. It is much more hygienic and convenient. Thank you
CANTEEN ROSTER TERM 3
TIME: MONDAY-THURSDAY 10:00-1:30, FRIDAY 10:00-12:30
MONDAY 16/9 DIANA LARKHAM TUESDAY 17/9 MICHELLE MCNABB, MELISSA TOWNSEND-CRYER WEDNESDAY 18/9 CARLEY STUDDON, MICHELLE LAWRENCE, TRISH BENSON THURSDAY 19/9 TANYA CHANT FRIDAY 20/9 SONYA TRAJCEVSKI, CARINA POWDITCH
TERM 4 MONDAY 7/10 PUBLIC HOLIDAY TUESDAY 8/10 JO O’HARA, MARGIE DILLON WEDNESDAY 9/10 SUE GATENBY, LISA SHAW THURSDAY 10/10 SHELLI BAKER FRIDAY 11/10 ANN MARIE WALKER, MEGAN FEGHALI, LEANNE BROWNE
UNIFORM SHOP
THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER (Term 4)
8:00am - 9:00am
Please note the Uniform Shop only sells Sports Uniforms and School bags
The Uniform Shop does not accept Eftpos or Credit cards
College caps and sports socks can be purchased from the College Office
Answers:
MATHS CHALLENGE
1. 3.765
2. 4.2
3. 3/4
4. 4°
5. 94°
Maths Department
