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NEWSLETTER

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DEUS MEUS ET OMNIA TERM 2 WEEK 05Friday 19 May 2017

AGCC Grand Finals

With Grand Finals played on Thursday, I travelled to Firth Park and saw two Year 9 Oz tag and three Year 10 Senior Netball finals. Our girls won three and drew one of these contests. Other results were not in at time of writing. The spirit of the games was good and the girls had fun. I enjoyed the afternoon as well and need to get out and about more than I do. In all we had 31 teams contest the Grand Finals.

Busy Week

Each morning, Deputy Principal, Kyle Connor organises the school day, taking account of teachers away and activities scheduled, allocating supervisions to our teachers and to relief teachers he calls in. This requires pre-planning and attention to detail every day. However, this week, with the Year 12 Biology Camp followed by the Year 7 Camp at Mapleton we have had many teachers away on most days.

In addition to the camps, there have been excursions, professional development for staff, Netball Catholic Cup, Boys and Girls AFL, Powerhouse of Leaders for some Year 11s and Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Further, on Monday evening our 2nd XIII RL played Chisholm College and Senior Art Students had the Fairweather Art Group (3.15pm-8:00pm). On Tuesday, there was the Year 10 Entry to VET night, and Wednesday Round 3 of Senior Debating and the 1st XIII RL Titan’s Cup match. Thursday evening was free and on Friday, we had the Interact Social Afternoon (3:00pm-6:00pm). It was a full week indeed. My appreciation goes to all College Staff as they provide so many opportunities for students and follow Mr Connor’s daily organisation plans to ensure continuity of teaching and learning for timetabled classes.

College Mass 9:15am Wednesday 24 MayInvitation to Parents

As a Catholic School, we provide up to three opportunities for students to attend mass during school time each year. This College mass is the only whole school mass each year. Students also have a Year Level mass scheduled and, for Year 11 and Year 12 students, there is a mass during their annual three-day retreat. Parents and guardians are encouraged to join us on 24 May, the Feast Day of Our Lady Help of Christians, devoted to Mary by the Church since 1808.

Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)

79 students have been randomly selected from our school to participate in PISA. They will complete a two-hour computer-based assessment consisting of reading, mathematics, science and financial literacy questions. The student’s results will be included in the work to produce Australia’s PISA Outcomes 2018. These students will also complete a questionnaire that includes questions about their home background and attitudes to learning. Individual results and College data will not be published. Every participating school and student has an important role in showing the rest of the world what Australia can do. See PISA is coming to our school!

Enrolment 2018-2019

Enrolment interviews for 2019 are scheduled for Monday 29 May. To avoid disappointment please lodge an online application for Year 7 next year now.

Following this week’s tours for prospective families we anticipate enrolments will close for Year 7 2018 shortly.

Chris NoonanPrincipal

CALENDAR DATESMonday 22 May

Shake and Stir Theatre Company-Year 7 Periods 3 and 4 & Year 8 Periods 5 and 6

Tuesday 23 May

8:45am-10:30am Year 7 History Incursion

3:30pm-9:30pm Year 11 & 12 Drama Excursion

Wednesday 24 May

9:15am College Mass

6:00am-1:30pm School girls Careers in Sport Experience Day (Griffith University)

Year 12 Business Management Excursion (Stone & Wood Brewery Murwillumbah)

4:00pm Titan’s Cup Rugby League

4:00pm Junior Debating Round #3

Thursday 25 May

AGCC Sport Trials #1

8:45am-10:30am AGCC Sem 1 Grand Final Winners photos

12:30pm-2:30pm Year 12 QCS SR Test Practice

6:00pm-8:00pm Year 7, 8 & 9 Social

Friday 26 May

Year 9 Science Excursion (Currumbin Sanctuary)

Year 11 STAC Cup

Monday 29 May

8:50am-12:30pm Year 12 GriffBus Day

1:00pm-8:00pm Enrolment Interviews Year 7 2018/2019

MFest (29 May - 2 June)

Wednesday 31 May

Year 11 & 12 In class exams week

4:00pm Titan’s Cup Rugby League

4:00pm Senior Debating

Thursday 1 June

AGCC Sport Trials #2

8:45am-12:35 Year 11 Pastoral Day

9:30am-10:15am Year 12 QCS SR Feedback

12:30pm-2:30pm Year 12 WT Information

Canoeing was a highlight for students on Year 7 camp this week.

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Contents

Whole School News 2

PISA is coming to our school! 2

Senior Curriculum 2

St Francis Peace Prayer 3

Religious Life of the College 3

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data – student with disabilities 3

Timor September 2017 4

Religious life of the College 4

Powerhouse of Leaders 4

Geography News 5

Year 12 Geographers Explore Local Catchment: Syndicate Creek 5

School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships 6

Careers 6

Sports REport 7

Host FAmilies REquired 7

STUDENT TRAVEL REBATES Semester 1, 2017 8

Rugby League REport 8

Rugby League: 1st XIII Weekly Review 8

Alumni News 9

Marymount College Newsletter Supporters 12

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Calendar Dates

As we approach the end of the Semester, I encourage you to take note of the important calendar events. These include:• In Class exams - Week 8, commencing Monday

8 June (for smaller, single class groups.)• Exam block - Weeks 9 & 10, commencing

Tuesday 13 June for larger subject cohorts;Exam block privileges apply; but as always, these can and will be revoked, if students have outstanding assessment task or other serious breaches.

QCS Preparation

The QCS program for Year 12 continues, and practice exams, with compulsory attendance, will be included in the Exam block.

Year 11 English Trial Exam

Year 11 English students are involved in a trial assessment task for the new external exam system to be commenced in 2018. This will take place on 30 May.

PISA

We have students participating in a PISA, external norm referencing test trial to take place between 24 May and 2 June. There are some 79 students involved.

Reporting

Semester reports will be uploaded to the Parent Portal at the end of Week 10.

Year 10 Set Plans

We will shortly issue for Year 10 students and their families a statement pertaining to the prerequisite requirements for selecting Senior subjects for 2018. These students are currently working through their SET Plan process, of which subject selection is an important part. Particularly for the Academic Pathway choice, where students firmly believe they have an achievable goal of an OP 1 - 15, it is vital that they meet the required standards of grades in Semester I and Semester II of Year 10.

Peter ShawAssistant Principal Senior Curriculum

SENIoR CuRRICuLum

our school will be participating in the oECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Field Trial, which is taking place in Australia between 22 may and 16 June 2017.

A random sample of students aged around 15-years-old will be selected to represent Australia, to help understand what our what students know and what can they do?

PISA is one of the assessments that forms part of the National Assessment Program in Australia, which is the measure through which governments, education authorities and schools can determine whether or not young Australians are meeting important educational outcomes. All Australian Education Ministers have agreed to Australian schools’ participation in PISA, which is reflected in the Australian Education Act 2013.

International assessments provide a wide range of valuable information for education policy and review in Australia and overseas and also enable Australia to consider the performance of our education system compared with others.

PISA 2018 is the seventh PISA assessment that has been conducted since 2000 and involves more than 80 participating countries. The Field Trial for PISA 2018 will be conducted in 2017 and the Main Survey will be conducted in 2018.

What will PISA mean for our school?

Up to 79 students have been randomly selected from our school to participate in PISA. They will complete a two-hour computer-based assessment consisting of reading, mathematics, science and financial literacy questions. These students will also complete a questionnaire that includes questions about their home background and attitudes to learning.

Every participating school and student has an important role in showing the rest of the world what Australia can do.

ACER will provide your school and participating students with a certificate, recognising their contribution. Each student will also receive a small gift in appreciation of their participation.

Peter ShawAssistant Principal Senior Curriculum

Katrina NicholsonAssistant Principal Junior Curriculum (acting)

PISA IS ComINg To ouR SChooL!

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Powerhouse of Leaders

Read the enthusiasm in the responses of several of the students who attended the Powerhouse of Leaders at New Farm on Monday last. Attending this gathering of senior students from across the Archdiocese is quite a revelation to many of them as they meet many young people who have similar values and backgrounds to their own. The early morning train journey from Varsity to Brisbane and the ferry trip up the river from South Brisbane to New Farm Park alone generates all manner of excitement and anticipation but the encounters at the Powerhouse leave a lasting impression. With over 600 students, standing in a wide circle on the lawns to participate in the smoking ceremony conducted by local elders, the moments of awe are palpable. Walking from there into the main auditorium with its very high roof, subdued lighting , well aged brick walls and a small illuminated stage , the sense of anticipation peaks. The theme of responding to our call –Call-Power-Go presented by students from other Colleges and driven by music, performance and presentations and a Liturgy of the Word led by Archbishop Mark Coleridge, interviews conducted by ACU theologian, Dr Maeve Heaney and the afternoon session led by singing priest Fr Rob Galea, the gathering enjoyed a high energy and inspirational day of great fun about spiritual formation about their personal leadership and witness to their beliefs.

The Powerhouse of Leaders offered the students an opportunity to come together in one place and be inspired to go out into the world and make a difference. One such young guest was Olivia Hargroder, a student at Southern Cross College and Downs Syndrome advocate. You might like to sign her petition on Change.Org which is advocating for a change to the Par Olympic categories used to classify disabilities as they discriminate against Downs Syndrome sufferers.(See link on this page). Archbishop Mark wrote about Olivia in March of this year after she had addressed the UN. See below:

A few days ago, a young Brisbane woman did the most extraordinary thing. Olivia Hargroder, a Year 12 student from Southern Cross Catholic College at Scarborough, addressed the United Nations. It’s extraordinary because Olivia was born with Down Syndrome and her parents were told she would never learn to speak. Olivia in fact mastered the art the art of speech. She has become a self-declared “chatterbox” and her story is worth telling. Well done Olivia. I encourage you to watch or read her speech in this edition of Alive. It’s another reminder that there are so many things for which we can give thanks. One of those is Catholic education which

can tell a million good stories – and one of the best is Olivia’s story. I hope the UN was listening well, because she really did have something to teach them.

Link to petition:

https://www.change.org/p/president-of-the-australian-paralympic-committee-mr-glenn-tasker-change-the-box-to-allow-athletes-with-down-syndrome-to-compete-in-the-paralympics

You may have noticed Fr Stanley’s Parish newsletter article last Sunday in which he tells us about looking forward to the 23 June. He has volunteered to participate in the St Vincent de Paul Sleepout for the Homeless on that date! He reminds us that there were 105,000 people homeless last year, and almost half of these were women and children. If you’d like to sponsor Fr Stanley in supporting this St Vincent de Paul campaign just click on the link and take it from there.

https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/donate/online-donation/?ceo=stanley-orji

College Mass

Fr Stanley will also preside at our upcoming College Mass on Wednesday 24 May Feast of Mary Help of Christians. You are most welcome to join us for the Mass at 9:15am in the Doyle Centre.

Year 9 Reflection Day

Year 9 Reflection Day will take place on 14 June at Bond University.

Dolores MaitlandAPRE

ReligiouS life of the college

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PARISH MASS TIMES

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace.

Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon;

where there is doubt, faith;

where there is despair, hope;

where there is darkness, light;

where there is sadness, joy.

O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love; For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; it is in dying that we are born again to eternal life.

ST FRANCIS PEACE PRAYER

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NATIoNALLY CoNSISTENT CoLLECTIoN oF DATA – STuDENT wITh DISAbILITIESThe Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on school students with Disability is an annual collection that counts the number of students with disability and the level of reasonable adjustments they are receiving.

The information will be provided to all governments to inform policy and program improvement for students with disability.

Details such as names or other identifying information will not be provided to local or federal educational authorities.

Parents or guardians wishing their student’s details not be included in the NCCD collection are advised to contact the school in writing by Friday June 2.

More detail is available on the Parent Portal.

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ReligiouS life of the college

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PowERhouSE oF LEADERS

“The Archdiocesan Powerhouse of Leaders Day of 2017 broadened my horizon and perspective on what it means to be a leader and to take action in the world.

This monday, 11 students from Year 11 and two from Year 10 were given the incredible opportunity to attend an event called The Powerhouse of Leaders.

It is a Brisbane Catholic Education initiative and was created to bring together student leaders from a range of BCE schools. The event had sessions whereby students listened to different speakers and performers who shared their experiences to inspire and encourage us to strive for a positive future and, ultimately, to be the best we can be. Some of the guests included Archbishop Mark Coleridge, Fr Rob Galea and Deanery Youth Coordinator, Stephanie Santos. It was a fantastic day, and I gained so much great advice and motivation that will help me throughout both my school and my spiritual journey.

“The Archdiocesan Powerhouse of Leaders Day of 2017 broadened my horizon and perspective on what it means to be a leader and to take action in the world. We were welcomed by many inspiring people who spoke about their challenging life experiences and how they worked to make a difference in the world, even against all odds. The conference made me realise that I truly do have the ability to help those who are less fortunate and that I alone can decide to make a difference in today’s society.“ - Maddy Hodson

“Powerhouse of Leaders was an opportunity for me to meet new, like-minded people, learn about others’ experiences within leadership as well as to realise how to grow my faith. I gained a great knowledge from a guest speaker, Fr Rob Galea, to “#dothingsscared.” - Lauren Fitzpatrick

“Powerhouse of Leaders was a great experience and an excellent opportunity to see what it takes to become a leader in the future.” - Declan Paterson

“The Powerhouse of Leaders was an incredible opportunity to come face to face with amazing people who changed the way we thought about our spirituality, how to get back up and how to ‘recharge with God’.” - Matt Birgan

“Powerhouse of Leaders was an incredible experience that I am very honoured to have attended. I entered into a gathering of young leaders and was incredibly inspired by the enthusiasm, encouragement and faith that was shared throughout the day. I’m very thankful to have been able to go with the amazing group of Marymount students that attended, as well and meet new people from other Catholic schools.” - Chloe Behrens

We also met many students who shared the same passion for leadership and have formed great friendships from the day. Pat Heagney from St Joseph’s College in Brisbane, is a Year 12 student leader who gave us some great advice and shared stories of his leadership experiences.

He said, “It was a worthwhile day that allowed us to recognise our ability to have an influence in the wider world and meet other like-minded people.”

Amy Thompson Year 11 Insider

TImoR SEPTEmbER 2017

Deposits for the September immersion are due.

The next immersion planned is September 2019. (instead of information night details)

ENGAGE YOUR MIND

NOURISH YOUR SPIRIT

Day One• Depart Brisbane for Timor• Hosted overnight by the

Dominican Orphanage in Bidau, Dili

Day Two • Hosted by the Dominican

Orphanage in Bidau, Dili• Explore Dili, Christo Rei walk,

time in orphanage with kids• Overnight at Dominican

Orphanage Bidau• Comoro Kindergarten• chenga! Exhibition• Taismarket• Santa Cruz cemetaryDay Three - Five• Mass. Depart Laleia• Staying with Capauchin Friars

Community• Assisting with parish work

and visiting Catholic Mission project

• Accommodation Leleia parish Day Six • Mass (optional)• Explore Baucau• Bacau visit local teacher’s

College• CFHD women’s cooking project• Overnight Victoria Lodge

BaucauDay Seven • Mass (optional)• Depart for Mountain Village

of OSSU• Interact with local schools• Overnight St Lukas OrphanageDay Eight • Mass (optional)• Visit village and schools,

meet parish (maybe see local tuckshop stalls)

• An opportunity to teach English to high school

• Overnight St LukasDay Nine • Mass, Return to Dili, arrive at

orphanage, play with kids• Overnight TIMOR LODGE and

DebriefDay Ten • Depart Dili for Darwin• Depart Darwin for Brisbane

SAMPLE ITINERARY

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geogRaphy NeWS

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Year 12 geographers embarked on an excursion to Syndicate Creek to collect primary data. The aim of the field trip was to determine if human interaction in the region has impeded the quality of the creek and its catchment.

Upon arriving students were surprised to see Gold Coast City council out in force, constructing a new bridge, laying a road and repairing significant local infrastructure. There was clear evidence the catchment had suffered the force of Cyclone Debbie and the flooding she caused. This made interesting data and observations for the student’s reports.

At three locations along the creek students identified aquatic macro-invertebrae living in the water. Most were surprised to find highly sensitive species living so close to cattle farming and acreage, residential homes. Overall the quality of the water was found to be moderate to good.

As geographers’ students are asked to consider the impact of human activity on our world.

They evaluate current management strategies and make recommendations to ensure the future viability of our important world resources like catchments and their water quality.

Mia Dickinson

It is an essential aspect of geography to understand the importance of local catchments and the maintenance of water quality in these regions. Through water testing and the collection of macro-invertebrates (bugs) at various sites in Syndicate Creek, it gave us an opportunity to see the effects of human development and agriculture to the quality of the water.

Georgia Heath

The Geography excursion to three locations along the Syndicate Creek, was a great way to investigate the quality of the Tallebudgera Catchment and gain a greater understanding on the different ways it can be effected. I was surprised to see how past flooding from cyclone Debbie caused significant changes to the catchment. It caused major destruction to the vegetation and roads that were surrounding Syndicate Creek. I enjoyed searching for the macro invertebrates, and found it interesting to see how their number of sensitivity reflected on the quality of the water.

Lachlan Pascoe

It was concerning to see how much the physical appearance of Syndicate Creek had changed from the severe rains resulting from cyclone Debbie. It was clear to see the power of moving water, tones of rock material had been displaced and deposited further down stream and many large trees up-rooted. It was of great surprise to me that these changes had little to no impact on the number of invertebrate species found. Although major flooding had occurred, the water remained clear, testing showing low turbidity levels. It seemed as if the supply of new water from upstream had flushed out the creek system.

YEAR 12 gEogRAPhERS ExPLoRE LoCAL CATChmENT: SYNDICATE CREEk

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caReeRS

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SChooL bASED APPRENTICEShIPS AND TRAINEEShIPS

HOSPITALITY

• Two Seasons Café – Broadbeach

• Muffin Break – Burleigh Heads, Robina TC

• Gnocchi Gnocchi – Robina• Curry Express – Surfers

Paradise• Goldsteins Bakery – Reedy

Creek, Carrara, Elanora, Mermaid Waters, Robina TC, Southport, Ashmore, Chevron Island

• Shingle Inn – Elanora• Xenia Grill – Coolangatta• Sushi on James – Burleigh

Heads• Moonlight Indian Cuisine –

Ashmore• Latitude 28 – Surfers

Paradise• JFK Woodfire Kitchen & Bar

– Burleigh Heads• Viet Garden Asian Cuisine

– Miami• Nandos – Mermaid Waters• Tandoori Place – Surfers

Paradise• Barrio Café – Burleigh

Waters• Royal Thai Hut Authentic

Thai Restaurant – Pacific Pines

• Noodle Box – Robina• Goldsteins Bakery –

Molendinar (Factory Outlet)

• Crema Espresso – Main Beach

• The Surfers Paradise Beach Café – Surfers Paradise

• Cowch Dessert Cocktail Bar – Pacific Fair

REMINDER: TAFE AT SCHOOL JULY 2017 SCHOOLS COURSES

TAFE Queensland Gold Coast have released their Schools Courses mid-year intake details with the following Certificate qualifications delivered over varying periods (between 5 months – 12 months) one day per week during term time. • Certificate II in Animal Studies (Southport)

(NEW COURSE IN 2017)• Certificate III in Screen and Media (Coomera)• Certificate III in Events (Southport)• Certificate II Automotive Vocational

Preparation (Ashmore)• Certificate II in Engineering Pathways

(Ashmore)• Certificate II Electro technology (Ashmore)• Certificate II Plumbing (Ashmore)• Certificate I in Construction (Ashmore)Applications are now open (closing date is Monday 29 May 2017). Visit www.tafegoldcoast.edu.au or phone 55818300.

AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF CREATIVE DESIGN HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS

AICD are offering a suite of one-day workshops for only $99 throughout June including:• Interior Design – Monday 26 June• Make-Up – Friday 30 June• Visual Arts – Tuesday 27 June• Fashion Design – Friday 30 June• Styling – Thursday 29 June• Beauty – Monday 26 June• Photography – Wednesday 28 JuneFor further details and to enrol call 3854 1395 or visit www.aicd.edu.au/holidaycourses.

BOND UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Bond University’s Scholarship Program encompasses a range of full-fee and part-fee tuition remission scholarships available to students currently studying Year 12. Bond scholarships are awarded to the best and brightest students who have excelled academically, or in the areas of leadership, sport, arts and community enhancement. For more information visit bond.edu.au/scholarships or contact Manager, Schools and Community Calvin Masson on 0417 757 724.

MARYMOUNT COLLEGE CAREERS EXPO – BUILDERS NEEDED

Our annual College Careers Expo was founded over a decade ago by the Marymount P&F with the intention to bring a range of tertiary institutions to the school, but also to make available a range of professionals and business owners from a wide selection of industry to provide advice and guidance to our young people.

We are very excited for this year’s event and thrilled with the support we have already received from the Marymount Community. We ask any professional tradesman working within construction or building to come along and chat with students and parents about the opportunities you have experienced and the lifestyle this vocation provides. No public speaking is required. Just casual conversation with those interested in your area of expertise. This event is being held in the Doyle Centre on Tuesday 1 August (6pm-8pm) in our Doyle Centre.

If you are available, please contact Ms Leesa Lutze on 5586 1063 or email llutze@marymount.qld.edu.au.

YEAR 11 2018 INTRO TO VET (VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING) NIGHT

Many thanks to the students and parents who came along to our introduction to VET Night this week. Information was shared on the suite of Certificate/Diploma courses being offered in 2018 at the College (as subject options), and the benefits of undertaking these. Included are:• Certificate I in Construction• Certificate II in Business• Certificate II in Sport & Recreation/

Certificate III Fitness• Certificate II in Electro technology• Certificate II in Engineering Pathways• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education &

Care• Certificate III in Hospitality• Certificate III Dance • Diploma of BusinessIf you were unable to attend, but would like further information, please feel free to contact the Marymount Careers Centre team.

Additionally, for those students who are already casually employed, and are interested in pursuing a qualification, many of the larger employers (McDonalds, Grill’d, Woolworths etc) offer that opportunity. Funding provided by the Government makes this very attractive to employers, and very beneficial to the students. For further details, see the Careers Centre.

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SpoRtS RepoRt

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AgCC Interschool Sport grand Finals

Yesterday 31 of our interschool sport teams competed in the grand finals of the Semester 1 AGCC Interschool Sport Competition. Results are still being finalized but congratulations to all students and their coaches who were victorious yesterday. A full record of all premiership winning teams will be listed in next week’s newsletter.

Semester 2 AgCC Interschool Sport Competition

Trials for the Semester 2 AGCC Interschool Sport Competition will commence in Week 7 on Thursday 1 June during Period 5 and 6. Team lists will be finalized once students have completed their selections.

This term, students make their sports selection through Subject Selection Online – SSO. To access SSO the students need to do the following:

1. Type the link https://sso.countrynet.net.au?school=47wc8

2. Enter their login and password

3. Make their selection – only one sport is selected

This information was emailed to all student’s school email addresses last week. Please see Miss Andersen at the Sports Office if you have any queries or difficulties with this process.

Sports next semester include:

BOYS - Cricket, Futsal, Oztag, Rugby League, Tennis

GIRLS - AFL, Basketball, Soccer, Touch Football, Volleyball

Round 1 of the Semester 2 AGCC Interschool Sport competition will begin in Term 3 on Thursday 13 July.

Term 2, 2017 Sport Dates

• Thursday 25 May – Oceanic District Cross Country Championships

• Thursday 1 June – Semester 2 AGCC Interschool Sport Trials commence

• Tuesday 6 June – South Coast Region Cross Country Championships

Cherie Andersenhead of Sport

bCE Connect mobile App

BCE Connect, our mobile app for all BCE Schools, is a great way to have information at your fingertips.

Use the app to keep up to date with coming events, schedules, forms, communication sent home, and announcements.

You can download the app from:

Google Play Store

Apple Store - iphone

1. Search for BCE Connect. Search for Marymount College

2. Use either Name search, or Map to find Marymount College

3. Tap the ribbon with the star to make it your favourite.

host Families required for students of Yuhigaoka gakuen high School from osaka, Japan attending marymount College 6 August – 19 August 2017

This is a worthwhile opportunity for your family to learn about Japanese culture, while sharing with your Japanese student the lifestyle of an Australian family.

Families are asked to provide all meals and a friendly home for their student. If you are hosting another Japanese student during Yuhigaoka High School’s stay, please refrain from becoming a host family for Yuhigaoka High School students.

They will travel to and from school each day the same way as arranged for your own children (please provide transportation fee)

Payment of $400 to host families will be paid to assist with some of the expenses involved.

Yes, I would like to host a Japanese student, but…

Will the student speak any English?

Yes. However, as their English skills may be limited, we would ask that you speak clearly and slowly (but not in a patronising way) when communicating with them.

Will I have to cook Japanese food for the student?

No. Your Japanese student is here to experience an Australian lifestyle. This includes spending mealtimes with your family, and eating what you and your family normally eat.

Is it OK if the parent/s work fulltime?

Yes. During these times (e.g. after school), your Japanese student can spend time with your own children. Families who live near each other are encouraged to share transport, or other activities outside of school.

Do we need Blue Cards?

Yes. If your family hosts an overseas student for 10 or more days, it is necessary for all family members over the age of 18 to have a current Blue Card. Please contact the school office to obtain blue card application form.

If you would like to host a Japanese student this year, please complete an application form and email to Kanae Aki kaki@marymount.qld.edu.au

Please contact Yoko if you need information about this program.

Yoko Sugimoto (ISS – Study Tour Organiser) 3870-9114 / operations@griffithiss.com.au

Kanae Akihead of Languages

hoST FAmILIES REQuIRED

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Rugby league RepoRt

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RugbY LEAguE: 1ST xIII wEEkLY REvIEw

This week’s top of the table clash against St michael’s College met all expectations. both teams were well prepared and willing to do their utmost to secure the win.

With a number of players still unavailable through injury and one of our big boppers, Reegan Creedy away helping at the Year 7 Camp, the make up of the team is still not settled. Centre, Jack Mallory was given the opportunity to captain the Makos this week and was doing a fine job, leading by example, until he was forced to leave the field through injury.

During the first half Marymount found themselves camped on their try line repelling set after set after set. The team dug deep and kept to our structure weathering the storm to finish the half 8-0 ahead after two tries scored by Jack Mallory and half-back Oliver Singh. Second rower Matt Munckton’s attempted conversions were both struck well but waved away.

An issue that raised its head this week was the inability of a few players to accept refereeing decisions they disagreed with. We will look at this as a learning experience that cannot reoccur. In football, as in life, we need to be able to accept decisions in many areas without doing our block.

The second half was a continuation of the exciting end to end game where our defence remained solid. We are very impressed with the team’s ability to learn on the run and implement what they are told. Neither team managed to score in the second half. Marymount did have at least 4 opportunities but some poor ball security resulted in no reward for our hard work.

Next week we play against Aquinas College at Firth Park, Mudgeeraba, with a 5.45pm kick off following our U15’s and 2nd XIII matches. Hopefully in this game we will remember to take the points on offer to secure the half.

Well done to five-eighth Tyler Mahon who recorded seven MVP votes to be named players player for this round, his second for the season. Others who received votes included: front-rowers Sebastian Schubert-Arriaza and Jack Davidson, hooker Cole Geyer, second rowers Munckton and Nash Geyer, lock Ben Willetts, centre Xavier Coates and Singh.

Up the Makos!!!

Jason Hamilton/Matt Geyer Coaches

Photos from last week’s game against Chisolm

STuDENT TRAvEL REbATES SEmESTER 1, 2017bus Fare Assistance• Does your child attend

a school outside the Brisbane City Council boundary?

• Does your family spend more than $33/week* on fares to and from school (* $25/week if you hold a concession card)?

• Does your child travel on a publicly available bus not owned or associated with the school?

Students with Disability• Does your child have

a verified disability that requires transport assistance to and from school?

• Has your school’s learning support teacher assessed your child’s travel capability rating as ‘semi-independent’ or more dependent?

Visit our website to see if you qualify for financial assistance to help with the cost of transport and apply at www.schooltransport.com.au by 31 May 2017. Late applications cannot be accepted.

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marymount College celebrates 50 Years in 2018 - SAvE ThE DATES

Gala Dinner: Saturday 5 May 2018, The Princeton Room, Bond University

College Mass: Sunday 6 May 2018, Mary, Mother of Mercy Church

Family BBQ & Open Day: Sunday 6 May 2018 Fransicsan Lawn

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As we sift through the archives, more photos from over the past 50 years will be added.

memorabilia

Have you got old photos, or perhaps an article of old style uniform packed away somewhere?

We’d love the opportunity to scan and share as much of our history as possible. Items can be dropped into the College marked ‘Attention: 50 Year Anniversary’ and clearly labelled with your name and phone number for safe return.

REUNION40, 30, 20, 10 Years

CLASS OF 1977, 1987, 1997 & 2007

DEUS MEUS ET OMNIA

Date: Saturday 9 September 2017Time: 3:30pm-6:30pmVenue: Marymount College Library & Resource Centre Cost: $30 - Ticket price includes canapes, and drinks (beer, wine, cider and soft drinks)BOOKINGS:www.trybooking.com/PLEV

alumNi NeWS

Have you accessed the Parent Portal? Update your details, view student absences, timetables, and reports.

Koala Koaches School Buses lined up at the front of Marymount College in 1987

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Join the Aquis Gold Coast Titans in partnership with Kalwun, Deadly Choices and Preston Campbell Foundation in celebrating

NAIDOC week with a great day of activities, games and stalls.

WED 5 JULY 10AM – 2PMFIRTH PARK, MUDGEERABA

FREEEVENT

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