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MONTE MATTERS30 August 2019 / TERM 3 WEEK 6

2019 SPIRIT WEEKCELEBRATING THE SPIRIT OF CAMARADERIE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FROM THE ACTING PRINCIPAL 3

FROM THE REGISTRAR 4

SR LECIA'S THOUGHTS 5

MUSIC REPORT 7

DEBATING REPORT 8

FROM THE PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION TERM 3 UPCOMING EVENTS 9

SPORTS REPORT 10

COLLEGE NOTICES 13 2020 BURSARY APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN CHANGES TO STUDENT BUS SERVICES 2020 YEAR 12 HSC INFORMATION EVENING PARENT AND CARER BOOK CLUB: BOOK LIST AND NEXT MEETING INVITATION: P&F TRIVIA NIGHT

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FROM THE ACTING PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Friends of Monte,

Whether by chance or expert design, events in this week’s calendar have stirred a feeling of real alignment. Spirit Week and Design Week both coincide in the lead up to Father’s Day.

Design Week is a significant affair. It connects our students with the innovative work of current practitioners and showcases student work, through projects demonstrating contemporary design solutions and utilising current technologies.

Whilst the standard is impressive, and the levels of creativity high, good design is a powerful thing wherever it is found. Design like the Sydney Opera House is not only striking, but the icon provides an enduring reminder of human ingenuity at play. Outstanding design is timeless, like that of the simple safety pin or Band Aid where form is so fit-for purpose, that it appears unable to be improved.

In the work of the designer, we encounter a powerful manifestation of humans as co-creators of the world we inhabit. A touch of genius is always encountered in the innovative, but it has always been that necessity is the mother of invention. Aesop’s fable of The Crow and the Pitcher, where the pebbles dropped in one by one raised the water level so the crow could drink, taught us that.

Through great design, convenience and comfort is made possible. We can be made more productive, safer, independent and sustainable through better design, which is wonderful, but we can also be seduced. Drawn in by the aesthetic, physicality and amenity of some pieces they become “must haves”. Some items, so beautiful through their design, mean we can be tricked into

believing we become more credible, more powerful by owning them. Further, great design can even lure us into thinking we are immortal, that there is nothing we cannot design our way out of.

In essence, however, design is about creative problem solving and responding very specifically to need. In good design, by people who are designing for good, we see the transformative power of human ingenuity. As such, there is always something of the spirit of one human person, responding to the needs of another, embodied a design.

In Spirit Week, amidst all the fun, there has been an opportunity for us to consider how we respond as members of this community. It is a time to bring to the fore, House Spirit, centred on virtues that are always transformative and worth celebrating. Leading up to Father’s Day, the particular virtues of courage (Xavier) and fidelity (McGuirk) arose in morning Chapel. Both were most fitting because good and loving fathers, and father figures, are men who have the courage to care deeply and stand by their children with enduring fidelity. The prayer offered was for all fathers – that they continue to be blessed and strengthened in their special role and enjoy a wonderful Sunday knowing that they are appreciated!

In the coming week, may we all respond more fully to God’s invitation to design a better future, through the spirit of Mercy.

Warm Regards, Allyson Mascarenhas Acting Principal Deputy Principal Curriculum

“...good and loving fathers, and father figures, are men who have the courage to care deeply and stand by their children with enduring fidelity.”

FROM THE REGISTRAR

Blue & Blue Scholarship

The Blue & Blue Scholarship is awarded to a current student completing Year 10, providing a half scholarship for study in Years 11 and 12 at the College. The Scholarship is awarded to a student who exemplifies the school motto: Religio, Scientia and Cultus and is awarded based on the following criteria:

• Academic achievement as evidenced by consistently strong performance in school subjects in Years 7-10

• A high level of participation across a range of Co-curricular activities in Years 7-10

• Contribution to College life through involvement in liturgical, social justice and service activities.

A committee consisting of, but not limited to, the Director of Mission, Director of Senior School, Deputy Principal Curriculum and Head of Year 10 will shortlist and interview the applicants before providing a recommendation to the Principal.

The winner of the Scholarship is announced at the Senior School Mass & Awards Ceremony in November.

Mrs Louise Stephenson Registrar

MRS NICOLE CHRISTENSEN WITH 2018-2019 BLUE & BLUE SCHOLAR, ADELAIDE HAYES

Only current Year 10 Monte students are eligible to apply for the 2019 Blue & Blue Scholarship.

The application form and directions for applicants are available on the Year 10 Pastoral page and MonteConnect.

All completed applications must be left in the 2019 Blue & Blue Scholarship Applications Box located in the College Reception.

Applications Close Wednesday 25 September 2019 at 3:20pm

For more information, please email registrar@monte.nsw.edu.au

BLUE & BLUE SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATIONS OPEN

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SR LECIA’S THOUGHTS

Sister Lecia Coombe RSM

22nd Sunday Ordinary Time Year C 1 AUGUST 2019

Dear Readers,

On this first Sunday of September, we always celebrate Fathers’ Day. Though not a liturgical Feast, it is joyous occasion for all, including our Church congregations. Referring to our First Reading Sirach 3:17-20, 28-29, I am led by its advice, to describe a loving father and an arrogant father.

Wouldn’t we rejoice having a father who gently carries out his business, a humble man who finds favour with the Lord? On the other hand, wouldn’t we resent being saddled with a proud father, who has allowed an evil growth to take root in him, rendering him incapable of thinking with a heart attuned to our real needs?

Of course, we all must examine ourselves on these same issues, whoever we are, and realise we are all poor, needy children; but Psalm 67 consoles us with the conviction, that God in His goodness, has made a home for the poor.

St Paul, in Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24, admits that we cannot reason our way out of our gloomy darkness, nor escape our problems of dislocation - lack of trust and hope. Our only security lies in God who calls us to Himself, and in Jesus, the Mediator who brings a new covenant.

The Gospel Luke 14:1,7-14 is packed with interesting reading. Once again, Jesus treats us to a parable springing from his own recent observation of people at a banquet, hosted by a leading Pharisee. As a result, He suggests guests take the lowest seat, to avoid the embarrassment of the host asking him to give up his seat to another, or to enjoy the honour of being told “My friend, move up higher!” Jesus reminds his hearers: “Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Finally, Jesus speaks to his host himself, suggesting that when he puts on a party, not to ask those who will repay his courtesy by inviting him in return, but to invite the poor and those who cannot pay him back. If he does that, he will be fortunate, because repayment will be made to him when the virtuous rise again.

Imagine the pain of being embarrassed by your host. How much more shameful would it be to hear God tell you to step aside for someone He favours more highly than you? Jesus uses ordinary good manners to remind us that what God values in us may be very different from what we value. Revisiting Sirach’s warnings against arrogant pride may remind us that it is only the humble, sensitive person who can grasp the wisdom of God. If your time permits, please ponder prayerfully today’s three Readings in their entirety.

May all our fathers be honoured and blessed today, and always. Please enjoy the song on the following page: No 61 in my Album In God’s Presence.

"BE GENTLE CARRYING OUT YOUR BUSINESS. YOU WILL BE BETTER LOVED THAN A LAVISH GIVER" CF. SIRACH 3:17- 20

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Father, We Honour You

1. Father, giving life to children, we honour you!You reflect the Father’s love for us, God’s dear children.Giving hope in times of strife,You become a rock of life.Thank You, God, for fathers,And please bless them all!

2. Father, working for your family, we honour you!You reflect the Father’s love for us, God’s dear children.Through your sacrifice innate,Children can grow wise and great.Thank You, God, for fathers,And please bless them all!

3. Father, worshipping with children, we honour you!You reflect the Father’s love for us, God’s dear children.When they see you at your prayer,They will learn God’s power and care.Thank You, God, for fathers,And please bless them all!

4. Father, giving children freedom, we honour you!You reflect the Father’s love for us, God’s dear children.Through the choices that they make,Children learn to give and take.Thank You, God, for fathers,And please bless them all!

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State Band ChampionshipsCongratulations to both the Wind Ensemble and Concert Band on their fantastic performances last Sunday at the State Band Championships. The Concert Band won the Hymn selection and were 2nd overall – missing out on winning by only two points.

The Wind Ensemble gave one of their best performances to be only one point away from the winners in each section.

MUSIC REPORT

Music CaptainsWe express our big thank you to Monte’s outgoing Performing Arts Captains and welcome our new Captains for 2019-2020. The new Captains and Performing Arts staff celebrated with a morning tea this week.

AMEB ResultsCongratulations to the following girls on their excellent AMEB Results:

Niamh Simpson (Year 7) Honours Grade 1 Violin

Alexia Imbriotis (Year 7) Honours Grade 1 Violin

Charlotte Dick (Year 7) Credit Grade 3 Violin

Muana Taka (Year 9) Honours Grade 2 Musicianship

Aishlin Flannery (Year 9) Honours Grade 2 Musicianship

Lucia Bardetta (Year 10) Honours Grade 2 Voice

Taliyah Belle-Koh (Year 9) Credit Grade 3 Voice

Catherine Walmsley Leader of Instrumental Music | Brass Teacher

PERFORMING ARTS CAPTAINS

BACK ROW: CHARLOTTE LEAMON (CHOIR 2018-2019), ELIZABETH CAINE (BAND 2018-2019), CHARLOTTE KUTRA (BAND 2019-2020), ISABEL WITTY (CHOIR 2019-2020), LAUREN SHAW (MUSIC 2019-2020), ANA-MARIA BARLIN (ORCHESTRA 2019-2020), MOLLY GALLAGHER (ENSEMBLE 2019-2020) AND

SOPHIA LITTLEJOHN (DRAMA & THEATRE 2019-2020)

FRONT ROW: NATALIA TOH (ORCHESTRA 2018-2019), MOLLY RYAN (MUSIC 2018-2019) AND SOPHIE QUOYLE (ENSEMBLE 2018-2019)

ABSENT: ISOBEL PIKE (DRAMA & THEATRE 2018-2019)

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Schools Debating Network (SDN)Our Friday night competition was another successful event, with six of our teams winning against St Pius X College. The topic area for this round was Media, which had our teams thinking critically about both traditional media and social media. We have seen great improvement and skill-development across all our teams in this competition.

DEBATING REPORT

Archdale CompetitionThe quarter-finals of the Archdale competition hosted some very competitive debates, with four Monte teams in the elimination round. We congratulate the Seniors, Year 9, Year 8B and Year 7B team on their advancement into the next round of the Archdale finals. We wish the girls luck in next week’s semi-final debates.

Ella Gruber Debating Captain

SENIOR ARCHDALE DEBATING TEAM KATIE WALSH (YEAR 12), ELLA GRUBER (YEAR 11), FRANCES MADDEN (YEAR 11) AND ADELAIDE HAYES (YEAR 12)

ACCOMPANIED BY THEIR COACH, MADS BOSLER

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FROM THE PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION

Date Event Host

Friday 30 August Fathers Day Liturgy College

Tuesday 3 September Year 12 Music Night College

Wednesday 4 September Year 12 HSC 2020 Parent and Student Information Evening College

Thursday 5 September Year 12 Hospitality Dinner for Parents and Carers College

Tuesday 10 September P&F AGM & Class Parent Appreciation Drinks P&F

Monday 15 September Year 11 Mums and Carers, Spring Lunch P&F

Tuesday 17 September Year 12 IB Visual Arts Exhibition Opening College

Friday 20 September Mercy Day Liturgy and Celebrations College

Saturday 21 September P&F Trivia Night P&F

Tuesday 24 September Year 12 Graduation Ceremony & Mass College

Friday 27 September Last Day of Term 3 College

UPCOMING EVENTS Term 3

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SPORTS REPORT

Mr Michael Vandervelde Sport Program Manager

Congratulations · To the Monte Dancers who competed at the CGSSSA Dance

Championships, which were hosted at the College. The Musical Theatre group performed an amazing routine to win their category. Well done to all the dancers.

· To the Monte Snow Sports competitors at the SSA Northern States Interschools State Championship. Holly Anderson (Year 12), Ashleigh Bannerman (Year 8) and Lucy Clark (Year 7) all performed extremely well.

· To the 13 Monte Netball teams who have advanced straight to the Grand Finals on Saturday 7 September after winning last weekend. There are 21 Netball teams competing this weekend in the preliminary-finals, aiming to make it to the Grand Finals.

· To Grace Henry (Year 8) who competed at the School Sport Australia Championships for Cross Country. Grace placed 18th in the U14 age group, with a mere 4 seconds difference between 10th and 18th place.

· To the Monte 5 Football team who won their semi-final and will be playing in the Grand Final next Sunday.

· To the Monte Representative Hockey teams who competed at the CCC Hockey Championships in Newcastle. Both teams played well, with the Junior team competing in the semi-finals before bowing out.

· To the Monte Representative Rugby 7s playing this Secondary Schools Regional Championships. Great results from the 15’s and 17’s teams, who both won and earned a place in the State Finals. The 13’s team gave it their all but were unable to secure a win. The State Finals will be in Newcastle at the end of the term.

· To Leelu Bare (Year 7) who played for the Hornsby Representative Basketball team and finished 3rd at the State Cup.

Good Luck · To Monte’s 21 Netball teams playing in the preliminary-finals

this Saturday.

· To the Monte Athletics team competing at the IGSSA Championships on 28 and 29 August.

· Monte 5 Football team competing in their Grand Final at Chatswood High School at 9:00am on Sunday 1 September. Spectators are most welcome.

· To Ashleigh Bannerman (Year 8) who will compete at the Ski & Snowboard Australia (SSA) Northern States Interschools National Championship in early September.

· To the Monte students competing in the NSW All Schools Tae Kwon Do Championships.

· To the Monte Open Representative Football team competing in the CCC Finals Series.

· To the Monte Dancers and Aerobics competitors who will participate in the Annual Recital on Monday 2 September.

MONTE DANCERS COMPETING AT THE CGSSSA DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

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SPORTS REPORT

Term 3 Representative and College EventsEvent Date Time Venue

NSW All Schools Tae Kwon Do 31 August 9:00am St Aloysius

Monte Dance and Aerobics Recital 2 September 6:00pm-8:00pm ACC, Monte

CCC Football Schools Knockout 3 - 4 September 8:00am-3:00pm Valentine Park

Australian Interschools Snowsports 4 - 8 September Mt Buller, Victoria

NSW All Schools Basketball Champion School 9 September 8:00am-3:00pm Hills Basketball, Castle Hill

AeroSchools Nationals 11-12 September Gold Coast

Touch - National Youth Championships 17-21 September Sunshine Coast

CCC Athletics Championship 20 September 8:00am-3:00pm SIAC, Homebush

NSW Rugby 7s Secondary Schools Finals 25 September 8:00am-3:00pm Newcastle

Monte ActiveMonte Active classes have recommenced. Students can join at any time.

FIRST SESSION IS FREE! All the details are on MonteConnect/Monte Active.

· Yoga Tuesday pm and Friday am (OR401)

· Zumba Wednesday pm (Mercy Hall)

· Fitness Every Morning and Thursday afternoon (Monte Gym)

Swimming at MonteMonte offers swimming squads for fitness and/or for competition all year round. The Swim page on MonteConnect contains all the information.

Contact Mr Jon Bell jbell@monte.nsw.edu.auCONGRATULATIONS TO THE SNOW SPORTS COMPETITORS

Monte Dance and Aerobics Recital

This is the opportunity for parents and carers to see the Dance and Aerobics girls perform.

DATE: Monday 2 September

TIME: 6:00pm

VENUE: McQuoin Centre Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College 128 Miller Street, North Sydney

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SPORTS REPORT

Winter Sports Term 3The contacts for Term 3 sports are:

· IGSSA & Invitational Basketball Term 3 – Mr Matt Rowan

· Rugby 7s Term 3 - Mr Matt Rowan

· IGSSA Twilight Athletics – Mr Matt Rowan

· NSFA Football Term 3 –Mr Michael Vandervelde

· SEHA and IGSSA Hockey Term 3 - Mrs Liz Morgan

· Norths Netball Term 3 – Ms Katie Barton and Mrs Tania Dorahy

· Cross Country – Mrs Tania Dorahy

· Monte Active – Ms Katie Barton

Summer Sports Term 4, 2019 and Term 1, 2020Nominations are now closed for the Term 4 2019 and Term 1 2020 Summer Sports Program. Trials are already underway. All the details are on MonteConnect/appropriate sport page.

Please ensure your daughter is well-aware of the commitment required to play, and the consequences of withdrawing once grading is completed.

The Sports on offer will be: · Tennis (HKDTA and IGSSA)

· Touch (Easts)

· Softball (MWSA)

· Water Polo (IGSSA & ESSG)

· Volleyball (Santa) (Term 4 only)

· Basketball (Santa) (Term 4 only)

· AFL (Term 1 only)

· Sailing (Term 1 only) – to be confirmed

All the details have been posted to students on the Sports Forum. Please note that AFL and Sailing are not open on MonteConnect, but they WILL NOT clash with other Saturday morning competitions.

Sporting AcknowledgementsIf your daughter is involved in any significant sporting events or achievements please let us know so she can be acknowledged.

Sports Department StaffPlease contact the Sports Department on 9409 6420 or email mvandervelde@monte.nsw.edu.au

OPEN ATHLETE ASSESSMENT TRIALSAdvanced Players Registrations are Now Open for Girls Aged 11-13 Years

The assessment will involve a range of skill and motor competency tests, with each player receiving an individual feedback report following the assessment.

TRIALS U12s (born in 2007) Tuesday 10 September U13s (born in 2006) Wednesday 11 September

VENUE Tramway Oval (Lakeside Oval) Driver Avenue, Moore Park, NSW (opposite SCG)

TIME 5:00pm–7:00pm

COST $50 #ITSOK2PLAY Respect your umpires – they are human too.

The following information is open to quality AFL players regarding the Sydney Swans Academy.

Please note this is not a College competition.

GRACE HENRY (YEAR 8) AT THE SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA CHAMPIONSHIPS

FOR CROSS COUNTRY

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Sydney Buses is considering removing the 7:55am Ridge Street connection between buses 774 Northwood to Milsons Pt and the 662 Riverview to North Sydney.

This change is due to take effect on Ridge St near Miller St at 7:55am (where the 774 service is to wait for the 662 service where Students can Transfer to continue to Milsons Point).

Previously bus 774 would wait for bus 662 to transport students to Milsons Point. However, after monitoring this transport site, our records indicate that there are no students utilising this connection service. This has been taken into into consideration along with the recent road redevelopment, causing this waiting connection to cause excess traffic congestion in the peak morning period.

Please notify your daughter of this proposed change.

The proposed change is earmarked for 8 September 2019.

Should this proposed change raise any concerns/objections, or you are aware of this service still being required by students, please contact:

Tony Moujalli, tony_moujalli@sta.nsw.gov.au Customer Operations Manager Willoughby Depot I State Transit 02 9941 9200 I 0400 782 555 www.transport.nsw.gov.au/state-transit

STUDENT BUS SERVICE CHANGES774 NORTHWOOD TO MILSONS POINT

662 RIVERVIEW TO NORTH SYDNEY

At Monte we believe that an innovative education, built on the foundation of choice, will equip young women for a life of significance, purpose and success.

2020 BURSARY APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN CLOSING FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBERENQUIRIES registrar@monte.nsw.edu.au

EMPOWERED BY CHOICE

2020 BURSARY APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

www.monte.nsw.edu.au | 02 9409 6200 | 128 Miller Street, North Sydney

YEAR 11 PARENTS, CARERS AND STUDENTS2020 YEAR 12 HSC INFORMATION EVENING

DATE WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2019

TIME 6:00PM

VENUE MCQUOIN CENTRE MONTE SANT' ANGELO MERCY COLLEGE 128 MILLER STREET, NORTH SYDNEY

DETAILS PLEASE NOTE THIS INFORMATION SESSION IS FOR THOSE STUDENTS UNDERTAKING THE YEAR 12 HSC IN 2020

ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT ACADEMICADMIN@MONTE.NSW.EDU.AU

NEXT MEETING WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 6:30pm - 8:00pm in the College Library

PARENT AND CARER BOOK CLUB

NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

SUGGESTED READING Normal People by Sally Rooney

The Place on Dalhousie by Melina MarchettaNOTE: There is no pressure to read both books

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