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Diary Dates

From the Head of SHCMS

For your Reflection

Band Sandwich

Tuck Shop

SHCMS Masses

Southern Cross Newspaper

Living Catholic e-Newsletter

CESA Community News

What a Cracking Sports Day!

Transition Day

SHCMS Public Calendar

SHC Senior Principal’s Tour

St Augustine’s 60th Anniversary

Re-imagining an education worth having. Keynote and Workshop with David Rice, OBE

Languages Fiesta!

Pedal Prix

Marymount College Principal’s Tour

Cathfamily

Middle School Office Hours and Duty of Care

Tri-Schools Uniform Shop

Advocates for the Rights of Parents and Caregivers

St Teresa’s School Spring Fete

Dental Care for your Children

Sacred Heart College Middle School

NewsletterIssue 17: Term 4, Week 1 Friday 17 October, 2014

From the Principal…Dear members of the Sacred Heart College Middle School Community

Welcome to Term 4 and I hope a good term break was had by all?

2014 Pride of Australia Awards – Aiden BarryFormer SHCMS student and now in Year 11 at the Senior School, Aiden Barry has been awarded the 2014 Pride of Australia Award for Courage! The following article from The Sunday Mail explains how Aiden won this Award:

“At just 17, Aidan has dealt with many health issues as a result of being born with a major heart condition, diminishing eyesight and without arms.

The simplest of daily tasks are often difficult but this hasn’t stopped Aidan from accomplishing his goals. He attends a mainstream school and is an avid sports fan.

He plays golf and soccer and recently helped establish the No Handicap Golf Run. He is also training for selection for the Paralympics table tennis team. In addition to his sporting achievements, Aidan regularly speaks about the importance of improving services for people with disabilities, on behalf of Variety, the Julia Farr Youth Centre, Thalidomide Australia and Novita.”

Further to this Award is the ‘The People’s Choice’ category. So, we are rallying the Sacred Heart College Community to go via the following link, scroll to the ‘Courage’ section and vote for Aiden – http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/pride-of-australia/vote, and you can vote up to 10 times!

Aiden is an inspiration to all who are challenged by adversity and his passion for his studies and sport is inspiring. So, congratulations Aiden on an outstanding achievement and best of luck with the ‘People’s Choice Award’. With the SHCMS Sports Day occurring this week it is a timely reminder to ensure that we make the most of our opportunities and no matter what our interests and talents we need to make sure we try our best!

Best wishes for the term ahead!

Regards

Steve Byrne

A Catholic School in the Marist Tradition28 Percy Avenue Mitchell Park SA 5043P 08 8276 7877 F 08 8374 1619W www.shcms.sa.edu.auE info@shcms.sa.edu.auCRICOS Provider No: 03083A

Sacred Heart College Middle School

Principal’s TourFriday 14 November at 9:15am

Witness our contemporary learning and teaching program designed specifically for boys in Years 6 to 9

If you would like to join a tour, contact us on 8276 7877 to confirm your booking.

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From the Head of SHCMS Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope you had a relaxing break and are now fully charged to embrace the final term of 2014.

Just a very quick article this week as I have just returned from four days in and around Alice Springs and Santa Teresa on the “Living Champagnat’s Vision Retreat” – a solidarity experience that allow participants to encounter the living spirituality of the desert and experience the Marist ministry of solidarity in Central Australia. It truly was an awesome experience, one that I was able to share with other employees of Marist Schools around Australia, including Mr. Vincent Williams from SHCMS.

The retreat provided plenty of opportunities to be immersed in the awe of Mother Nature and the very strong connection that our indigenous brothers and sisters have with the land. It also highlighted the genuine concerns and needs of our indigenous population, especially those living in remote communities and our call as Christians to live the gospel and respond to these needs in contemporary, authentic and wise ways. It was hard not to be moved by the students at Santa Teresa – despite having little in the way of materialistic possessions, they indeed have what I refer to as an “infectious happiness” about them – proudly smiling and more than happy to share a humorous story or two with us. You can’t help but reflect on our own lives and communities and what it is that really makes us happy.

Sports DayWhat a great day Sports Day was! I would sincerely like to thank all those involved with the planning and organisation of the day especially the Be Active Committee who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make it all happen…for the second time this year! It was terrific to see so many family members present and supporting the day – it provided a wonderful sense of community. Thanks also to the grounds staff and other employees for their support in getting the venue ready and ensuring the event ran smoothly. I thought the boys were fantastic and entered into the right spirit from start to finish.

Year 9 SocialGood luck to our Year 9 students who I am sure will represent our school with pride as they attend the annual social at Marymount on Friday night. I’m sure to see some impressive moves on the dance floor!

In light of my recent trip to Alice Springs, I might leave you with Psalm 90:2

“Before the mountains were born, you gave birth to the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, you are God.”

Have a great week.

Tim Mullin

Diary DatesVisit our online Calendar of Events: http://www.shcms.sa.edu.au/news/SHCMS_calendar.html for more information about our events.

Thursday 16 October Sports Day, SHCMS Oval

Friday 17 October Year 9 Social, 7 pm at Marymount College

Sunday 19 October Music Performance, St Teresa’s Spring Fete

Monday 20 October SHCMS Finance Committee, 6:30 pm

Friday 31 October Homeroom 6.24 Chapel Mass, 9 am

Saturday 1 November Boarder’s Exeat

Monday 3 November Homeroom 6.25 Chapel Mass, 9 am

Thursday 6 November SHC Senior – Principal’s Tour, 9 am

Friday 7 November Homeroom 6.26 Chapel Mass, 9 am

Saturday 8 November Christmas Pageant, Drum Corp Performance

Monday 10 November Homeroom 7.15 Chapel Mass, 9 am

Tuesday 11 November Remembrance Day

Thursday 19 November Band Sandwich

Friday 14 November Homeroom 7.16 Chapel Mass, 9 am SHC Middle School Principal’s Tour, 9:15 am

Monday 17 November Homeroom 7.17 Chapel Mass, 9 am SHCMS Finance Committee, 6:30 pm

Thursday 20 November New Families Information Evening, 7 pm

Friday 21 November Homeroom Parishioners Mass, 9 am Orientation Day for 2015 new students

Aboriginal Elder preparing damper on our desert sleep out

Sunrise over Alice Springs

Simpsons Gap

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SOUTHERN CROSS NEWSPAPER

The Southern Cross will no longer be making hard copies of the newspaper available to schools.

The Southern Cross can be accessed via the electronic link to the Southern Cross newspaper which is: www.thesoutherncross.org.au

Should you not have access to the internet please purchase a copy of the Southern Cross Newspaper for $2 from your nearest Mass centre (Annual subscription $30 per year for one monthly copy or $58 for two years). Other options would be to electronically access the Southern Cross through your local community or school library.

If you have any queries please contact the Catholic Communications Office on 8210 8117 or email cathcomm@adelaide.catholic.org.au

Would you like to have the Living Catholic e-newsletter delivered to your inbox each month?

Visist: http://www.adelaide.catholic.org.au

SHCMS MASSES

You are invited to join us each Monday and Friday for Mass in our School Chapel at 8:55 am and for a cuppa afterwards. Three Masses are held in the Hall – The Welcome Mass, Feast of Sacred Heart and Celebration of the Assumption.

If you or the boys’ grandparents (or any other family members or friends) would like to join this group, you’d be most welcome. Just come.

For your Reflection…Sharyn Davis Assistant Principal, Religious Identity and Mission (APRIM)

As many of you already know I will be filling in for Jen Callanan during Term 4 while she is enjoying long service leave. I am looking forward to working with the boys in a different capacity and with the wider school and parish community. Jen has asked me to pass on her best wishes for the term, particularly the Year 9 boys preparing for their transition to their senior school years.

Term 4 is a short but busy term for us. The Year 6 and 7 students will have the opportunity to celebrate mass in our chapel with Father John, members of our local parish and their family and friends. At this time they will continue the long tradition the Middle School has of reaching out to those in need by supporting pregnant Refugee women at Invabrackie Detention Centre and Hutt St Centre with donations. With Christmas less than ten weeks away these agencies and many others are looking to the community for help in providing not only the basics but something special for those struggling at this time.

CESA COMMUNITY NEWS

Please find below the latest and previous editions of CESA Community News, a newsletter for Catholic education in South Australia. The purpose of the newsletter is to provide news on educational initiatives and directions in our schools and to highlight some of our achievements.

Visit the following website for the latest and previous editions of the CESA Community News: http://www.cesa.catholic.edu.au/news

On Thursday November 13, the Sacred Heart College Middle School Arts Department will be presenting the Annual Band Sandwich Music Concert.

The concert will take place on the lawns outside the Rivat Science Centre. Band Sandwich is the final music concert for the year and will feature all of the SHC Middle School ensembles.

The evening will also showcase learning in the Arts and Languages. There will be a series of displays from Visual Arts, Media Arts, Italian and Japanese in the Marcellin Resource Centre throughout the night for you to enjoy.

Tuck Shop Robyn Flowers, Canteen Manager

Hours: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm (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 I would appreciate you trying to arrange a substitute yourself. However, if this is not possible, please ring on 8275 5929.

Wednesday 29 Belinda Blanch Alison Ramage

Thursday 30 Rosalie Stott Cathy Patton

Friday 31 Ann Fahy Samantha Hackett Cate Gieltowski

Friday 24 Andrew Gluyas Helen Dimech Alison Saunders Sue Forster

Monday 27 Cheryl Oren Brooke McDonald

Tuesday 28 Abi Burke Alison Hunter

Monday 20 Debbie Matthews

Tuesday 21 Yvonne Caire Amanda Tidswell

Wednesday 22 Julie Schar Christine Newberry

Thursday 23 Rosemary Brinn Erica Stewart

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Principal’s Tour

A Marist Year 10-12 Coeducational School

THURSDAY 6th NOVEMBER 20149.00 am

The Principal, Mr Steve Byrne, invites you to tour the College. Walk around our extensive grounds

and learn about our educational programs, which celebrates a Marist tradition of education that began in 1897.

A Guided Tour will depart from Paringa Hall at 9.10 am and conclude around 10.30 am with morning tea

in the Parlour of Paringa Hall.

Sacred Heart College SeniorBrighton Road, Somerton Park SA 5044

Telephone: 08 8294 2988 Facsimile: 08 8295 8461 Email: deborah.hearl@shcs.sa.edu.au

You are invited to join us for our 60th year celebration; official welcoming and light refreshments. When: Friday 24th October 2014 at 4.00pm Where: 25 COMMERCIAL ROAD, SALISBURY We will be celebrating this exciting milestone in our school’s history in a variety of ways. Please see the enclosed program for more details. We invite you to attend any, or all of the celebration events. To allow us to cater, please RSVP to the school by contacting the school on Phone 8182 7900 or Email: info@saps.catholic.edu.au. We hope you are able to come along and help us celebrate by sharing your memories of our fantastic school community. If you keep in contact with other previous staff or old scholars, please extend this invitation to them on our behalf.

Yours sincerely

GEORGIA DENNIS Principal

ST AUGUSTINE’S PARISH SCHOOL IS CELEBRATING ITS 60TH YEAR OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN SALISBURY

What a cracking Sports Day! Well done to the Be Active Committee on a sensational job – beautifully planned and organised.

Thanks to the ground staff for their superb work in setting up for the day – also to our admin team for their support.

What a wonderful day for the spectators – a terrific showcase of the SHCMS community spirit! Tim Mullin, Head of Middle School

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LOST PROPERTY

Remember to clearly label your son’s uniform with his full name. The Student Services Officer will get lost property that is clearly labelled back to its owner as soon as possible. However, there are many unnamed articles currently in our lost property area. Items not collected will be sent on to the Uniform Shop for re-sale.

KEYNOTE AND WORKSHOP WITH DAVID PRICE OBE

Re-imagining an education worth having

What kind of school, what kind of educator and what kind of me for what image of the child?

A presentation and workshop for parents/carers, students and educators

David’s talk will challenge us to re-think the way we interact, teach, and use social, formal and informal learning to engage children and young people in an education worth having. We will explore the opportunities our ‘connected’ and ‘open’ world offers to best prepare children and young people for a future where we cannot predict what jobs will exist. The much talked about 21st century skills require us to re-think the way we interact, teach, and use social, formal and informal learning.

The workshop will explore: • Our image of the child or young person as

a learner? • What young people consider is an

education worth having? • What learning looks like in schools today

and how might it look in the future? • How do we challenge attitudes, beliefs

and behaviours that inhibit effective partnerships between parents and teachers and young people in learning and schooling?

• Ways and strategies of connecting to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.

Monday 3 November 2014 5.30pm to 8.30pm (light supper included) Catholic Education Conference Centre, 116

George Street, Thebarton SA

Parents/carers & students Free Educators, school & sector leaders: $50

To book: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/international-education-futurist-david-price-obe-tickets-12892278151

For more information: The Federation of Catholic School Parent Communities on telephone (08) 8301 6685

SHCMS Public CalendarThe Middle School calendar of events is available via the SHCMS website (http://shcms.sa.edu.au). Click on the icon on the home page to access the calendar. From here you can select the month, viewing options and if you click on a particular event you will be able to see if there is any additional information about that event, access any attached documents (click on the ‘more details’ link in the pop-up speech balloon) or add the event to your own Google calendar.

Transition Day Transition Day was one of the highlights of the year so far for the Year 9 students. It is a chance where the graduating classes of Sacred Heart College Middle School and Marymount to come together and take part in activities to get each other more acquainted for their move to the Senior school in Year 10.

The day began with a quiz, where both the boys and girls tested their mental skills to win some small prizes. After recess it was time for activities from cooking to ultimate frisbee. There was a wide range of activities to accommodate the different interests of the students. These activities would not outshine the number one activity of the day, ‘dance practice’. From the barn dance to the military two step, the boys all took part busting out their moves with the girls, skills they will have to use at the upcoming Year 9 Social on Friday 17 October.

Altogether the day was a great success. To many of the boys and girls, future friendships have been made and the excitement of moving to Sacred Heart College Senior is now even more so in the minds of most Year 9s from both campuses.

Joshua Elliott and Luke Wormald Year 9, Media Team

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CATHFAMILY

CathFamily is a web site dedicated to assisting families in making the home the living heart of the church. As a church, we have benefited over the centuries from simple home-based rituals to provide practical faith experiences for our children.

Visit the website for the latest and previous editions of the Catholic Family magazine: http://cathfamily.org

MIDDLE SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS AND DUTY OF CARE

Please note the following in relation to official SHCMS school hours as referenced in our Handbook: • Students should not be on the school

premises before 8:00 am.• Supervision is provided in the Marcellin

Resource Centre from 8:00 am.• Supervision in the school grounds is

provided from 8:20 am.• The Marcellin Resource Centre closes at

4:00 pm.• Supervision is provided during CEA

trainings until 4:30 pm.• The Finance Office closes at 4:00 pm daily.• The Front Office is closed at 4:30 pm.

As a school, we cannot provide adequate duty of care/supervision for your son before 8:00 am and after 4:30 pm. It is very important that we adhere to these hours to ensure proper care of your son occurs. If there are extenuating circumstances in terms of picking up/dropping off your son, please phone the school so that alternative arrangements can be organised.

Out of hours care for Year 6 and 7 students is available at the Clovelly Park Primary School, telephone 8276 5366.

TRI-SCHOOLS UNIFORM SHOP Located at the rear of Sacred Heart College Senior School, Scarborough Street, Somerton Park. MasterCard, Visa Card and EFTPOS available. Direct telephone (08) 8350 2586. Second-hand uniforms. Neat, current uniforms are accepted for re-sale during shop hours. All submissions must be recently laundered.

Term 4 Trading TimesTuesdays 1:00 pm – 6:00 pmWednesdays 8:00 am – 12 noonThursdays 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Languages Fiesta!Konnichi wa and Ciao…this week has been an exciting and exhilarating one for the Year 7 students studying Italian and Japanese.

Japanese – Obentou boxes. In Term 3 students were studying Japanese foods. Obentou boxes are a very important cultural component of Japanese daily life. Students researched, designed and made their own Obentou box. OISHIKATTA おいしかった An invitation was extended to our Japanese friends studying English at Flinders University who also participated in the making of our nutritious and delicious Obentou boxes. Thanks to Indah (Study Tour Coordinator) at Intensive English Language Institute and all the Japanese students who participated in the activity with us. Tanoshikatta desu! たのしかった　です。We enjoyed!

Italian – our yearly visit to Fogolar Furlan Italian Club was another successful event. This is a great event where students eat a DELIZIOSO Italian dish – one group was extremely fortunati to eat home made lasagne and cotoletta (chicken schnitzel). Buon Appetito!! The boys then learn the skill of bocce which is a highly recognised International sport. After learning the art of bowling in Italian style and manoeuvring close to the ‘boccino’, students skills improved dramatically in the short space of time. Many ‘grazie’ to our wonderful Signore – mamma and nonna who volunteered their time to help with supervision – in particular, Signore Rebecca and Angela. Grazie grazie grazie…

Signora + Sensei (Maria) Callisto

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ADVOCATES FOR THE RIGHTS OF PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS

The Federation of Catholic School Communities was established by parents for parents and exists to serve the vibrant and engaged parent communities in our SA Catholic schools.

The Federation, as we are commonly referred to, provides an active voice for families with children and young people in South Australian Catholic schools and:• Advocates for the right of parents and

caregivers to choose a Catholic education for their child;

• Encourages and supports active and constructive parent and family engagement in learning and schooling;

• Promotes and supports Catholic education;• Builds valuable partnerships between

families, schools and Catholic education SA and;

• Contributes to the shaping of educational policy and practice.

You are invited to do all or one of the following:• Visit our website at www.parentfederation.

catholic.edu.au • Register your contact details with us so we

can directly communicate, connect and consult with you. You can do this by going to:

• http://www.parentfederation.catholic.edu.au/the-parent-voice/have-your-say

• ‘Like’ and ‘follow’ our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Federation-of-Catholic-School-Parent-Communities/153137151493359

By being our ‘friend’ and following us on Facebook or subscribing to our data base you will:• Connect directly with the work of the

Federation;• Receive information about current and

relevant issues in education;• Participate in any surveys or online forums

so your voice can be heard;• Have access to a wealth of resources and

information to support you to support your child’s learning.

BE CONNECTED. BE INFORMED. BE HEARD.

Pedal Prix Sacred Heart College Middle School had three teams competing in the world renowned Australian International Pedal Prix that was held at the Sturt Reserve at Murray Bridge over the weekend of 20–21 September 2014. This is a fantastic community event which we look forward to each year. SHCMS has been actively involved for twenty years and we were joined again by Marymount College with their two teams in the four race series.

This is an SA Great Award Winning Major Event with over 4,000 riders and 36,000 spectators actively involved over the two days. There were 216 teams of riders who kept their vehicle going through the 24 hour event in the warm day and cold overnight conditions.

There were 160 people from Sacred Heart College and Marymount College in our Pit Areas 78 – 81. This worked very well with both schools sharing Diesel Generator hire costs and power and lighting.

Students had been busily training for this event for the past two months training at Victoria Park. Nothing can prepare you though for the 216 vehicles on a 2.15 KM track all flying around at incredible speed. Some of the faster vehicles overtake through a tiny gap or just force their way in.

It was very pleasing to have the support of our parent and wider community to assist with the catering, marshalling and other volunteering jobs required to make this such an enjoyable experience for the students and all concerned. The boys showed great spirit, endeavour and teamwork over the two days of racing. They always encouraged each other to do well.

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors who assisted financially or with goods in kind to make our 2014 Pedal Prix a fantastic success. Thank you, your help is greatly appreciated.

The Berry Family, Rick Bayliss from Brown Dog Fencing, Rob Davey from Complete Ute, Van & 4WD Hire, Silvio Martinez, Andrew Morrow from Express Property Maintenance and Noel McArthy from The Bike Station. A special thanks to Robyn Flowers and Peter Sawley who coordinated the catering and cooking at Murray Bridge and who was a constant support to the team.

Special thanks must also go to the following staff; Stuart Ashman, Sonja Brownridge, Ashleigh Bryans and Roger French for the many hours put into preparing the three Pedal Prix vehicles for the big race, training, organisation for the event, planning, setting up the Pit Area and pack up. Thanks to the parents who helped tow our gear to Murray Bridge (and back) in their trailers and to those who took turns as Team Managers, cooking, etc. over the two days.

Very well done to the ten riders in the Year 6/7 team vehicle “SPACE COYOTE” comprising: - Anthony Bosnakis, Kalvin Caggiano-Sims, Hayden Chapman, Patrick Clarke, Jayden Cooper,

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DENTAL CARE FOR YOUR CHILDREN

The School Dental Service is a Child Dental Benefits Schedule provider. All babies, children and young people under 18 years are welcome to attend.

Dental care is FREE for most children. Children who do not qualify for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule can also attend – a small fee will apply for each course of general dental care provided.

All dental care provided is FREE for preschool children.

To locate your local School Dental Clinic, or for more information about the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, visit the website: www.sadental.sa.gov.au

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.

To bring up children properly we must love them; we must love them all equally.

Emmanuel Deng, Isaac Jessep, Zachary Munn, Oliver Neilson and Hayden Supple who rode 190 laps which is a distance of 408 kms for an average speed of 17 kph. They finished 64th in their Primary Age Group of 67 Teams and finished 212th overall out of 216 Teams. These boys did it tough with only 2/3 of a team! – but they did themselves proud and rode hard in adversity without complaint.

Well done to the thirteen riders in the Year 6/7 team vehicle “AVATAR” comprising Brendan Breen, Scott Brownridge, Michael Castellano, Nigel Chakabva, Harrison Davey, Dante De Ieso, Aiden Gorringe, Michael Green, Liam Hann, Angus Keogh, Peter Ralph, Emmanuel Smith and Kyle Tamassy who rode 222 laps which is a distance of 477 kms for an average speed of 20 kph. They finished 47th in their Primary Age Group of 67 Teams and finished 191st overall out of 216 Teams.

Congratulations to the fifteen riders in the Year 8/9 team vehicle “HEARTBEAT” comprising Dominic Berry, Harrie Bottroff, Alex Burrow, Liam Byrne, Ethan Cale, Tristan Camilleri, Lachlan Frances, Joshua Hughes, Aaron Jones, Justin Koenig, Kyle Roberts, Caleb Rothe, Max Spurling, Lewis Walker and Cameron Wirtz-Fielding who rode 255 laps which is a distance of 548 kms for an average speed of 23 kph. They finished 41st in their Lower Secondary Age Group of 51 Teams and finished 154th overall out of 216 Teams.

It was great to have the friendly rivalry between all teams and the girls from Marymount College and for the first time the SHC teams of HeartBeat and Avatar defeated the two Marymount teams.

PS: The winning Pedal Prix Team – Platt Racing rode an incredible 533 laps which is a distance of 1,146 KM’s! That’s Adelaide to Sydney in 24 hours. That is an Average speed of 48 KPH! The fastest lap record was 2.18 for the 2.15 km lap distance (on lap 1) which is an average speed of 65 KPH! Now that’s fast!

Mr Roger French On behalf of all staff and members of the 2014 Pedal Prix Team

Marymount College Principal’s Tour

Thursday 30 October 9:15am & 6:00pm

Enrolling Now for 2016 Limited Vacancies exist for 2015

Please contact the Registrar on 8179 4420 or

email secretary@mc.catholic.edu.au to register for the tour.

MARYMOUNT COLLEGE | COLTON AVENUE | HOVE

www.mc.catholic.edu.au