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Sacred Heart College Senior School, 195-235 Brighton Road Somerton Park SA 5044 P 08 8350 2500 | F 08 8295 8461 | W www.shc.sa.edu.au | E [email protected]
Sacred Heart College Middle School, 28 Percy Avenue Mitchell Park SA 5043 P 08 8276 7877 | F 08 8374 1619 | W www.shc.sa.edu.au | E [email protected]
Issue 2, 2017
Thursday 23 February 2017 (Term 1, Week 4)
SACRED HEART COLLEGE
From the Principal Dear members of the Sacred Heart College community, As the term rolls on so do the many events occurring across the College. This week the Parents/Homeroom Teachers meetings took place at Sacred Heart Middle. These crucial meetings help build the relationship between home and school. This is foundational to our boys' learning. It is yet another example of the strong parental support our boys receive and it is clearly evident. Parent/Teacher/Student interviews at the Senior School are held in weeks 9 and 10 following the first progress reports for the year. Summer sport has commenced in earnest and, again, the level of support from families across the College is considerable. It was pleasing to see some of the dads taking on their boys at badminton last Saturday following their matches, and I hope there weren't too many injuries or bruised egos? The Drive Tennis Team continue to shine and the cricketers did extremely well across the board last week. Girls sport is on my list for this weekend! The inaugural 'Music Academy' got underway this week with about 20 students involved in this initiative designed to encourage Year 6 students to take on an instrument. We look forward to the fruits of this project. The 'Hearts' Music Department is certainly excited! The Year 10 Remar group took to the high ropes last weekend. Remar is a Marist youth ministry which has solid support from the students over the senior years at SHC. It has four areas of focus:
Evangelisation and faith development
Personal development and leadership formation
Strong experience of being a part of a community
Social justice, ministry and service to others.
Finally, several initial consultations have occurred in regard to the Marymount amalgamation. This has included discussions with staff from both campuses, Marymount Student Leadership Group, Marymount Board, Catholic Principals of the region, and an informal tour of the Mitchell Park Campus by Marymount Staff last Friday after school. The input to date is shaping the planning and a discussion paper capturing the key ideas and issues will be developed for distribution next week. In the meanwhile, if you have questions please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. The above are but a snippet of the numerous events which occur and a number of them are shared on the College Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/shcadelaide) if you are interested. Steve Byrne Principal
2017 School Fees Fee Statements with 2017 fee information were emailed to all Parents/Carers at the end of Week 1 of this term. Anyone who has not received their statement should contact the College so your contact details can be updated. Payment of fees are an essential part of the College budget and cash-flow requirements, and you are reminded that the payment of them is also part of the enrolment contract you have entered into when you enrolled your child(ren) at Sacred Heart College. Parents/Carers are reminded that the College offers a 5% discount on Tuition Fees less sibling discount if you pay all fees by 31 March 2017. Should you need assistance in calculating the amount you owe, please contact the College Finance Office on 8350 2500. Should you not be paying via a regular payment plan, we require 1/3 of your total account to be paid by 31 March 2017. Any Parents/Carers wishing to set up a repayment arrangement to pay their fees over the remainder of this year are also asked to contact the College Finance Office to arrange it. Parents/Carers who believe they are eligible for School-Card are reminded that they must complete a DECS School Card application for approval to be obtained. Forms for the 2017 school year are available from the College Finance Office. Finally, any Parents/Carers struggling with the payment of their fees need to contact the College to discuss. The College expects the full year’s fees to be paid within the school year, with arrangements needed to be made if this is not going to occur. Trevor Freeman Business Manager - Finance
College Tours We welcome families who may be considering Sacred Heart College for their child’s education to join us for our first 2017 College Tour. Please feel free to share this with your family and friends. Middle School College Tour - Tuesday 28 February, 9.15am Senior School College Tour – Wednesday 15 March, 9.00am Individual tours can be arranged by appointment. For enquiries or to book a place on a tour, please contact the Registrar on 8276 7877 or [email protected]. Download Semester 1 College Tour dates here.
College Uniform Shop 43 Oaklands Road, Somerton Park Telephone: 8350 2586 MasterCard, Visa Card and EFTPOS available.
Term 1 2017 Trading Times Tuesdays 1.00 – 6.00pm
Wednesdays 8.00am - 4.30pm Thursdays 1.00 – 6.00pm
Second-hand Uniforms Neat, current uniforms are accepted for re-sale during shop hours. All submissions MUST BE RECENTLY laundered. For further information and pricelists, please visit the College website at www.shc.sa.edu.au/shc/uniform-shop Lisa Harvey College Uniform Shop
WHOLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOOL Thu, 23 February Swimming Relay Championships, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Wed, 1 March Ash Wednesday Tue, 7 March – Thu, 9 March Wimmera Field Day (Boarding) Wed, 8 March A Grade Swimming Carnival, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Sat, 11 March – Sun, 12 March Boarders Exeat Mon, 13 March Adelaide Cup Public Holiday Fri, 17 March – Sat, 18 March Lucindale Field Day (Boarding)
Thu, 23 February Middle School Parents and Friends Forum, 8am – 9.30am Mon, 27 February Year 9 Sheffield Shield Excursion Tue, 28 February Middle School College Tour, 9.15am – 10.15am Thu, 2 March Year 9 Swimming Carnival
Tue, 28 February Year 10 SACE Parent Info Evening, (Debourg), 7pm – 8pm Fri, 3 March Sports Day Fri, 3 March – Sun, 5 March Arts Weekend Wed, 15 March Senior School College Tour, 9am – 10.30am Fri, 17 March Music Workshop, 3.45pm – 5pm Sat, 18 March – Sun, 19 March Music Workshop Weekend
MIDDLE SCHOOL
From the Head of Middle School Dear Parents and Carers, With school routines established again for 2017, I extend my thanks to the many parents/carers, teachers, Brothers and community members who participated in our opening Mass, our welcome and Parent/Teacher nights and in our CEA program. I hope that that we have begun to form the foundation for a rich partnership between parents/carers, teachers and the community throughout the year. Congratulations to all of the boys for their involvement thus far, especially those who have been out on year level camps. On Thursday I met with many parents/carers and friends of the school who are keen to contribute in some capacity towards forming a Parents and Friends group at the Middle School. I will write in more detail regarding this meeting and future plans in my next newsletter article. I appreciate the time and effort made by those who were able to attend. Next week marks the beginning of the liturgical season known as Lent. Have you ever been lost in the wilderness? In this case I’m referring to the wilderness metaphorically – those times when we may feel alone, abandoned, shamed, disconnected and are in need of healing. Lent is a time that encourages us to reflect - to do some soul-searching, if you like. As a school community we are encouraging each other to not only focus on the tradition of fasting or giving something up, but to seek a better balance by feasting or taking something up. For example, fasting from loneliness and feasting on hospitality. Each year level has a particular theme and I would encourage teachers and students to focus on this theme 'through Lenten eyes'. For example, in showing that our students are developing into good young men, how can we assist the most vulnerable in our society? In our responsibility of caring for the environment, how do we express this in our community? There are many ways we can challenge our students and indeed ourselves to reflect during this time. For me, reflection is more than thinking deeply. It is actioning these thoughts to make a difference. Tim Mullin Head of Middle School
Year 8 Camp During Week 2 of this term, the Year 8 students went on their Year 8 Camp to Hindmarsh Island. Below are some of their reflections. Camp pushed me out of my comfort zone. There were fun things and there were tough things. The activity I enjoyed the most was surfing. I liked it because it was relaxing and cool. The thing that challenged me most was bike riding because it was hot and we had to ride up and down steep hills. - Chris Bradey The Year 8 Camp was great. My class went to Hindmarsh Island for three days. The main base camp had a big campsite full of trees and pinecones. My partner and I had to set up our own tent, which wasn’t that hard at the end of the day. - Lachlan Fordham Throughout the two days of camp I was on, it was challenging, trying new activities and pushing through them. - Ben Davies My favourite activity was surfing because it was nice to chill in the water and catching waves was fun. Bike riding was also really good but it was a bit hot. - Matt Laverty
Year 9 Rite Journey On Thursday 9 February, the Year 9 cohort gathered for the Calling Ceremony to officially launch the Rite Journey program for 2017. The Calling Ceremony is an opportunity for families, staff and students to recognise and celebrate the fact that the boys are in an exciting transitional stage of their lives. The morning provided an opportunity for families and staff to share breakfast together whilst the boys were asked to discuss with their parents/carers the idea of ‘what it means to be a good young man?’ We were fortunate enough to have the founder of the Rite Journey, Andrew Lines, come along and be our guest speaker for the students, as well as parents and carers. Andrew touched on the significance of transition from childhood to adulthood and the various challenges that lay ahead for the students and their families. From a staff perspective it was heartening to see and be introduced to so many parents/carers, grandparents, brothers, sisters, aunties and uncles. The Calling Ceremony was the first official event of the Rite Journey program for 2017, with many more significant events coming up in the future. A big thank you to all families for making time to celebrate this occasion. A special thanks must also go to the Norman family for supplying us with the eggs for breakfast! Finally thank you to the Year 9 and Rite Journey staff for helping out on this very successful morning. We are looking forward to a great year ahead! Ben Dray Year 9 Leader of Student Wellbeing
Year 9 Guest Speaker: Brent Reilly Year 9 students were fortunate to have a visit from former Adelaide Crows veteran, Brent Reilly in Week 2 of Term 1. Brent openly shared his story of his AFL career as well as reflecting on the shock training accident that fractured his skull and ultimately, cut short his playing career. Brent now works in the Wellness and Resilience Centre as part of the Mind and Brain Unit at the SA Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI). He spoke to the students about having a 'growth mindset,' showing gratitude to others and understanding how important it is to have resilience and positive influences in your life. The talk complemented parts of the Rite Journey Program that the students are currently undertaking this year. We thank Brent for sharing his story with the Year 9 boys and they certainly took a lot from the experience. Ben Dray Year 9 Leader of Student Wellbeing
Canteen Roster Ash Wednesday (1 March 2017) Please note that only sushi orders will be available on Ash Wednesday (1 March). No other food will be available on this day. There will also be some maintenance work taking place in the canteen. If possible, we may open to serve drinks and ice blocks. WEEK 5
Monday 27 February Brooke McDonald Cheryl Green Tuesday 28 February Rosemary Brinn Wednesday 1 March (Ash Wednesday) Paula Brinkworth Thursday 2 March Tathiana Powney Friday 3 March Shelley Druce Karen Laverty
WEEK 6
Monday 6 March Debbie Mathews Helen Holdstock Tuesday 7 March Sue Bailey Jenny OConnor Wednesday 8 March Sarah Kuhl Kathy Mangelsdorf Thursday 9 March Helen Holdstock Raelene Hilder Friday 10 March Kylie Sprumont Rachel Beerworth
Hours: 10.30am – 1.30pm (approximately) Many thanks for your generous offers of help. While it is very important you attend on your rostered days, if because of sickness or some other cause, you cannot attend we would appreciate you trying to arrange a substitute yourself. However, if this is not possible, please ring Robyn Flowers, Canteen Manager at the Middle School on 8275 5929. Canteen volunteers wanted! If you have a few hours to spare a week and like to help, why not volunteer in the Canteen? If you are interested, please contact Robyn Flowers on 8276 7877 or email [email protected] Robyn Flowers Canteen Manager
SENIOR SCHOOL
SACE Information SACE Information Evening for Year 10 All parents/carers of Year 10 students are invited to an information evening outlining the requirements of the SACE on Tuesday February 28 at 7.00 pm. The South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) is awarded to students upon the successful completion of Year 12 studies. Compulsory studies that contribute towards the SACE begin at Year 10. There are a number of implications for SACE completion that relate to subject choice, levels of achievement and compulsory elements. SACE studies are also relevant for University entry direct from school. These important issues will be addressed on this evening. The Information session will be held in the Br Stephen Debourg Performing Arts Centre. It is anticipated the session will last for about 45 minutes. We look forward to your attendance. SACE Special Provisions - Year 12 Exams Many Year 12 students have externally assessed exams at the end of this year. Some students may be eligible for special provisions for their exams. Any student with a long term illness or impairment (for example: a medical condition, dyslexia, anxiety disorder, learning difficulty etc.) may apply for special provisions for their exams. The special provisions available to students may include supervised rest breaks, separate invigilation, extra reading or writing time or use of a word processor, depending on the circumstances. Applications for Special Provisions must be made to the SACE Board by Friday April 7. Please email me ([email protected]) or students can see me in my office during school hours, should you wish to enquire about eligibility and/or submitting an application. Senior School – Rules for Assessment Senior School students have been directed to the Academic Integrity Policy, information about Drafting and Verification of Student Work and the Assessment Provisions Policy in the Senior School Diary (pages 20–28) via email. It is essential that students clearly understand the rules for assessment and the consequences, should rules be breached. When Senior School students register for the SACE, they also have to sign the SACE Assessment Declaration. Students have been emailed a copy of this document which can also be downloaded from the SACE Board website via this link: Assessment Declaration (Form 1). One of the rules that I would like to highlight appears in both the Academic Integrity Policy and SACE Assessment Declaration. It is a breach of SACE rules to permit a student to copy or otherwise use another student’s work. Students should be aware that if they use the Google “Share” facility with another student for summative work that will be individually assessed by a teacher towards their grade, this rule has been breached. Of course it is totally acceptable for students to share work with their teacher, and there may be times that teachers are happy for students to share work for group tasks or formative classroom activities. Students should check with their teacher if unsure before sharing work with other students.
Students are reminded that if they are having difficulty with any assessment task, their first port of call should be the subject teacher. The Senior School also provides after school tutoring in the library every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30pm–5pm. Several teachers from a variety of subject areas are available to assist students. The Learning Enrichment Centre is also open on Monday afternoons for assistance. The Academic Integrity Policy includes rules regarding the verification of student work, in line with SACE policy. It is essential that teachers see summative assignment work in progress so that they can verify that the final assignment submitted is the work of that student. Sharing a draft with the subject teacher is a good way for students to satisfy this verification requirement. Students who do not commence summative tasks as required in order to show the teacher work in progress prior to due dates may be required to attend an after school detention to ensure work is underway. There is also information in the Senior School Diary about drafting work on pages 23–24. This information addresses issues such as the teacher’s role when checking drafts, how many times a draft can be checked etc. Finally, students should familiarise themselves with the Assessment Provisions Policy (pages 25–28 of the Senior School diary) which clearly outlines expectations with regard to due dates and correct procedures for seeking extensions. By alerting all students and families to this information early in the school year, there can be little recourse for students who choose to ignore the rules and requirements for assessment. Please contact me should you have any questions regarding any of the aforementioned policies and procedures. Karen Bailey Director of Teaching & Learning
Courage, willpower and teamwork carry students to greater heights On Sunday 19 February, 18 students from our Red (Year 10) Remar Caravel completed the High Ropes Challenge at Woodhouse Adventure Centre. Braving the heights (and the wet weather) students displayed both courage and resilience in conquering their fears. Teaming up in groups of 5, students took turns climbing, belaying and anchoring. It was great to witness how the students supported each other through the challenges; cheers and words of encouragement were plentiful throughout the event as everyone learned to fully trust in their team mates. At the end of the day, we were all left with a sense of humility and accomplishment. As a caravel, we now have a firm knowledge that, for us, “the only way is up”! The following quote by Chris Hadfield (accomplished astronaut and space engineer) seems particularly fitting: Ultimately, leadership is not about glorious crowning acts. It's about keeping your team focused on a goal and motivated to do their best to achieve it, especially when the stakes are high and the consequences really matter. It is about laying the groundwork for others' success, and then standing back and letting them shine. Annicka Adolphi Majo Bogatec Remar Helm / Teacher Remar Helm / Teacher
Senior School Parent Portal and Registering for Access All new parents to the Senior School are invited to register for access to the Senior School Parent Portal. The portal utilises Edumate – the College’s web based school management system. The Parent Portal allows parents to:
• view the due dates for all upcoming summative student tasks • view the results for each summative task • view academic reports • view student absences • view the College calendar.
The following short video runs through the registration process. Registering for the Parent Portal The activation process will require parents to use the same email address that has been given to the College for communication purposes. To register for access to the Parent portal simply click on the following link: http://www.shc.sa.edu.au/senior/parent-portal-register-for-access.html Alternatively, visit the College website and click on the Senior School option. In the left hand menu of the Senior School page, choose the Parent Portal link, then Register for access.
If you experience any issues with the registration process, please email IT Support: [email protected]. Once parents have completed the registration process, access to the Parent Portal can be achieved by using this link: https://portal.shc.sa.edu.au/ Alternatively, navigate to the Senior School page on the College website, select Parent Portal from the menu on the left and then select Login.
Please Note:
• Parents who have already registered are not required to reregister. • Depending on the web browser you are using, you may be prompted with a security warning. It is important
to 'trust' or 'enable' the Edumate website. Bernadette Thorpe e-Learning Coordinator
Sport results Week 3, Term 1 2017
Senior Sport Fixtures can be found on our website at: www.shc.sa.edu.au/senior/sports-programs The next CEA Newsletter will be published on Thursday 2 March.
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD The services and events contained in these advertisements are included in this newsletter for your information only. Parents/carers need to make their own enquiries and assessments about the suitability of these events and services for their needs and those of their children.
THE AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM: An overview for parents The Australian Curriculum is designed to teach students what it takes to be confident and creative individuals and become active and informed citizens. It sets the goal for what all students should learn as they progress through their school life – wherever they live in Australia and whatever school they attend. What are the learning areas of the Australian Curriculum? From the first year of schooling to Year 10, students develop knowledge and skills in eight learning areas:
English
Mathematics
Science
Health and Physical Education (HPE)
Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS)
The Arts
Technologies
Languages.
In our Catholic schools, all curriculum areas have a religious dimension and Religious Education is taught as a core curriculum area.
To find specific information about the Australian Curriculum for your child's year level click on the information sheets below.
Information for parents years 5–6
Information for parents years 7–8
Information for parents years 9–10
For more information, please visit the Federation of Catholic School Parent Communities’ website at www.parentfederation.catholic.edu.au.
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