THE LANTERN - PCW · PDF filefollowed by an Assembly which ... We give thanks to you, class ... Year 12 students head beyond the gates of Presenta on College, may the lantern ﬂame

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THE LANTERN COLLEGE NEWSLETTER

Principal’s Message Monday 30 October 2017

Dear Families and Friends,

Last week we farewelled our Year 12s. The Gradua on

Mass was a deeply moving and heart‐warming liturgy

with the theme of “Moving Beyond the Gate.” This was

followed by an Assembly which recognised each student

in her respec ve House and individuals with subject and

special awards. I would like to share parts of my speech

with you all.

“In the readings of tonight’s Mass, there were some key

pieces of advice for you all as you prepare to go beyond

the gates. St Paul encourages you to be genuine and to

hold fast to what is good, to honor each other and to

work hard. True to Nano, the woman of the welcoming

heart, he urges you to help the marginalised and the

poor and to find a way to welcome and help them. He

encourages you to live peaceably and with a strong

sense of jus ce. Our second reading, a poem by Sr

Raphael Considine, encourages us, as Nano did, to “take

our lanterns and seek Christ in the winding lanes, again,

commending you as Presenta on women to open your

hearts to those most in need.”

In Daniel O’ Leary’s book, “Begin with the heart”, he

speaks of “The holy task of educa on is to lead young

people to the edge of their own divine possibili es and

that we teachers are privileged to reveal the presence of

God’s beauty already in what is happening all around.”

As teachers we have indeed been privileged to be a part

of your journey here at PCW. We have seen you grow

from small and curious Year 7s into strong, independent,

young women, ready to face the challenges of the world

beyond the gates, ready to take your place alongside

those who have walked before you with confidence,

resilience and strong values of integrity, hope and

compassion………

We give thanks to you, class of 2017, from your

beginnings un l now, you are wonderful students who

imagine, dream, challenge, share, learn, discover and

celebrate. Class of 2017, although we are preparing to

farewell you as you go beyond the gate, know that you

will always be a Presenta on woman, shaped by your

experiences here and all those who have been part of

your journey. You and your families will always be a part

of our Presenta on family and you will always be

welcomed back with open arms.

We will keep you in our prayers as you prepare for your

exams and life beyond school, we wish you success in all

your future endeavours, may you con nue to celebrate

learning and may you always keep the Lantern burning

bright in your lives and in your hearts.”

I would also like to alert the community to a proposed

building development for 24 – 26 and 28 Chapel Street,

Windsor. This proposed development was for 20 stories,

comprising shops, offices and dwellings. The

Presenta on Sisters, as owners of the land on which the

College is built, put in an objec on on behalf of the

College, as did numerous residents. I was formally

advised today that the permit was refused.

Best wishes to all,

Filina Virgato

Principal

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Presentation College Windsor Lantern Newsletter Monday 30 October 2017

In this edi on of the Lantern ...

Principal’s Message

Prayer

Calendar of Events / Canteen Specials

Director of Faith & Mission

Director of Pedagogy & Innova on

Middle Years Baccalaureate (MYP)

Year 12 Gradua on

Sportswoman’s Night

Self Defence

Deba ng

Art Show Calendars & Cards

Open Morning & Enrolments

2018 Early Booklists—Year 9, 11 & 12

Dobsons Uniform

Alumnae News

Prayer

A Prayer for our Year 12 Students Please remember to pray for our Year 12 and 11 students as they begin their VCE exams and VET/VCAL assessments. Today, let us especially pray for our young woman as they undertake their final exams. God, we ask that they especially feel your closeness during the me. Give them calm hearts and quiet confidence in the knowledge that you hold them in the palm of your hand. Bless them with keen understanding and reten ve memory. Give them the ability to grasp things correctly. Point out the beginning, direct their progress and help them in the comple on of each of their responses. Holy Spirit, send them your gi s of wisdom and knowledge. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen

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Term 4 Calendar NOVEMBER Friday 3rd November Year 7 Retreat Monday 6th November Mid Term Break (College Closed) Tuesday 7th November Melbourne Cup Public Holiday Wednesday 8th November Year 11 Study Day Thursday 9th November Unit 1‐2 Exams commence Monday 13th November Year 9 & 10 Exams commence Tuesday 14th November Finance / Board Mee ng Thursday 16th November Year 9 Presenta on Evening 6.45pm Friday 17th November Year 7 2018 Orienta on Monday 20th Nov— Friday 1st Dec Year 11‐12 2018 Head Start Program Monday 20th Nov—Friday 8th Dec Year 8‐10 2018 Head Start Program Tuesday 21st November Parent Associa on 7.30pm Friday 24th November Italy Trip departs DECEMBER Friday 1st December Final day for Year 10 & 11 students Tuesday 5th December Finance / Board Mee ng Thursday 7th December CBC/PCW Christmas Carols Friday 8th December Final day for Year 7, 8 & 9 students Wednesday 20th December Office Staff Conclude

Canteen Specials

Breakfast at PCW:

7.45am to 8.20am every morning

2 slices of toast—bu er, jams, vegemite

Cereal and Yoghurt

Croissants and Scrolls

Students can place LUNCH ORDERS before school and

at recess. They can pick up their orders at the back door

and avoid lining up with the crowds at lunch me.

Week Commencing 30th October

Muffin: Banana Choc Chip $2.20

Meal: Greek Salad $4.50

Week Commencing 8th November

Muffin: Raspberry & White Choc $2.20

Meal: Cous Cous Salad $4.50

Week Commencing 13th November

Muffin: Marble $2.20

Meal: Pasta Salad $4.50

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Director of Faith & Mission

Farewell Year 12

Our thoughts have been very much with our Year 12 students as they finished the last week of their formal schooling. The College celebrated this important stage with a series of events beginning with the Year 12 breakfast, the whole school assembly, the Gradua on Mass at St. Mary’s East St. Kilda and finally the Year 12 Gradua on Ceremony in the school hall. The Gradua on Mass of Thanksgiving is a me we gather as a faith community to acknowledge the journey of our young women through their me at Presenta on College. It is a me mixed with sadness and joy as one chapter finishes and another one begins. At this significant gathering we come together to pray, to hope and to give thanks for the contribu on of our Year 12 students to the life of Presenta on College. We also give thanks for the love and support given to them by their families, their friends, their teachers and their community. Our Gradua on Mass, celebrated by Father Joe Caddy, marked a significant rite of passage for all our Year 12 students. The theme this year was “Beyond the gate may faith, hope and love be your lantern flame”. As our Year 12 students head beyond the gates of Presenta on College, may the lantern flame of faith, hope and love be their guide along the journey of life. Light is a sacred symbol in our Chris an tradi on. Jesus is the light of the world; giving us his message of love and peace. Nano and the Presenta on sisters are the light of service and mission. On this night the light is passed onto our young women. May they con nue to be the light, a beacon of hope and jus ce, to those they encounter as they leave Presenta on College and venture into the world beyond. The passing of this light to our gradua ng class was celebrated by Sister Mary and Sister Robin and formed part of the final blessing at the Gradua on Mass last Monday. As young Presenta on women, empowered to live out the Gospel message of jus ce bravely and with op mism following the lived example of Jesus and Nano Nagle, may they be filled with the Spirit as they con nue God’s mission beyond the gates of Presenta on College. We wish them all the best for their exams and keep them in our prayers and thoughts as they embark on their final exams. Ms Josie Dile oso—Director of Faith & Mission

Fiona Li leading the Year 12 Prayer Shevaun Pope receiving the light of faith, hope and love.

Sister Mary passing on the light to the new genera on of Presenta on women.

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Director of Pedagogy & Innova on

Annual Sportswoman’s Night On Monday 16 October we celebrated the spor ng success and achievements of our students over the year at our Annual Sportswoman’s night. Congratula ons to all our girls who were involved in the various sport teams. Thank you to the teachers for suppor ng these teams at training sessions and compe ons, and to Ms Fay for coordina ng the program. Sport and Physical Educa on is an integral part of the curriculum at the College and we thank all that were involved throughout the year.

MUMA Pop Up Art Show Congratula ons to the Year 12 Art and Studio Arts students for having their work exhibited at the Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA) on Wednesday 18 October. Thank you to Ms Mackey, the Arts Faculty Leader, and the team of art teachers for organising this. I am always impressed at the crea ve talents of our students who are supported by our wonderful teachers here at PCW. Sport and Rec Week Thank you to the PE and Health Faculty for arranging this week. The week culminated in a day of surfing and we were blessed with fine weather for the girls to enjoy a day in the water.

Year 8 Language Fes val On Thursday 26 October the annual Year 8 Language Fes val was held in the hall. Many thanks to the languages team for all the work they did to prepare for the evening and for the work they do in their classes to ins ll a love of languages within our students. Thank you to our girls for engaging in the evening and for the obvious enjoyment shown in their different presenta ons. We were thoroughly entertained by Japanese drumming, songs, speeches and short videos. As someone who has learnt another language I am a great believer in the benefits of language learning and I was thrilled to see the work and talents of the Year 8 students on display.

At PCW we celebrate and recognise student achievement and over the past few weeks we have done this in various formats including the English assembly, Sportswoman’s Night and the Year 12 Gradua on awards evening. This year we have also had two students undertaking the Monash Extension Program, Iona Walton and Isabella Oates, and two students undertaking the University of Melbourne Extension Program, Persephone Gronert and Monica Ren. Congratula ons to these girls for the commitment they have shown to their academic studies.

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Exam Dates for Years 9 to 11 As the end of the year is fast approaching, so are the end of year exams for Years 9 to 11 students. Exams dates are as follows: Year 9: Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 November Year 10: Monday 13 to Thursday 16 November Year 11: Thursday 9 to Thursday 16 November Exam reschedules will occur on Friday 17 November Semester 2 exam results will contribute towards a student’s GPA. All exam reschedules are to go through the Director of Pedagogy and Innova on for approval by the deadline provided. Only reschedules required because of medical reasons will be made a er the deadline. Students are expected to a end exams and provide a

medical cer ficate for any exams they miss due to illness. Exams will only be rescheduled when there is a clash in the schedule and when students provide a medical cer ficate for their absence. A student who is absent for an exam and does not present a medical cer ficate will receive a 0 for the exam on the portal and in the semester report. Students need to ensure they are organised during exam me and balance exam revision along with other subject work they are expected to complete at the same me. Students are expected to a end all exams and not

miss an exam because they are comple ng work for another subject. If a student does not complete an exam in the rescheduled me because of a clash or medical reason, she may be given the exam paper to take home and complete in her own me. The teacher will provide the answers to the exam for the student to self‐correct.

Art April Salom

Biology Olivia Downes

Business Management April Salom

Chemistry Fiona Li

Chinese Yu ng (Iris) Zhang

English Iona Walton

English Language Ka a Muraca

English (EAL) Yuhan (Titania) Huang

Health and Human Devel‐opment

Leah Sarikizis

History (Revolu ons) Nicholas Morrell

Japanese Shinya Imazawa

Legal Studies Fiona Li

Year 12 Gradua on On Monday 23 October the College community acknowledged and celebrated the class of 2017 in a variety of events including a whole school assembly, mass and awards evening. For our students, comple ng Year 12 is a significant milestone in their lives. We thank our gradua ng students for the contribu ons that you have made to the College over the past 6 years and we wish you every success in your exams and life beyond the walls of PCW. We pray that you will follow in the footsteps of Nano Nagle and make a posi ve difference in the world. Comple ng Year 12 is also a significant milestone for parents. As parents and teachers we have a lot to be proud of the fine young women that have graduated in the class of 2017. We thank our staff for their guidance, support and encouragement they have provided over the past 6 years. During the awards assembly on Monday evening we celebrated academic success and presented subject awards to students who achieved excellence in individual subjects. In some instances, a Year 11 student undertaking a Year 12 subject, or a CBC student studying at PCW received the award. We congratulate the following students for achieving subject awards.

Nathan Lane—Director of Pedagogy and Innova on

Maths: Further Mathema cs Iona Walton

Maths: Mathema cal Methods Monica Ren

Maths: Specialist Monica Ren

Music Performance Isabella Oates

Physical Educa on Olivia Downes

Product Design and Technology Judy Mao

Psychology Lauren Lydeamore, Ella Monaghan

Studio Arts Kavisha Cruse

Theatre Studies Shevaun Pope

VCAL Kate Buckland

VET: Business Pascale Latras

VET: Crea ve Design and Digital Media Jessica Birch

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Middle Years Baccalaureate (MYP)

Over the past few days, I have been excitedly following the proceedings of the Interna onal Baccalaureate global conference which was held at the Hague. One of the guest speakers, Dr Tony Wagner from Harvard University’s Innova on Lab spoke at length about the nature of the world and the need for schools to be places which foster innovators. His presenta on challenged the o en held view that we live in the knowledge economy, sugges ng that the rapid pace at which technology is changing we should consider ourselves to be living in the ‘innova on era’. Central to his discussion was the idea that ‘you never know where the spark of passion is going to lead’. If we consider the great innovators of our me, passion, discipline and a determina on to learn from mistakes are all hallmarks of innovators but also characteris cs of great learners. At Presenta on College, we strive to foster this mindset in all of our students. I encourage you to speak with your daughter about what she is passionate about and encourage her to take risks, challenge herself and develop a strong determined mindset in her approach to learning because as Dr Wagner suggests, ‘you never know where the spark of passion is going to lead’! In this edi on of the Lantern I am pleased to share with you some learning snapshots from our Year 7 students from Science and Mathema cs..

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Hasanya Rajapaksha

What are you learning about? How does what you are learning connect with the outside world?

We are learning about our solar system & galaxy. Our topic is "Will Mining Asteroids allow us to live in space?". I think it will be important because living in space could be the future for the generations to come.

It fascinates me to think about everything outside of earth. It really opened my eyes to see how small we are compared to the galaxy! It's amazing how humans could develop into a multi planetarium species. It excites me for the future!

Siobhan Gleeson


In Science we are learning about the solar system and gravity, forces etc. This is important because we need to know about what keeps us on the ground!

I am interested in learning about gravity because there is different gravity on other planets


Abbey Wilcox


Currently in Science we are learning about space. The big question that our class strives to answer is about mining meteorites and how mining them could benefit us. This is useful if in the future we want to study space or become an astronaut.

I find it interesting how people have all of this knowledge about space, yet some of it still remains a mystery! This topic connects to how our world works and how one day we may have to mine meteorites or even move planets!

Jennifer Warrack


Right now in Mathematics we are learning about algebra.

It's easy and fun to do and helps with knowing the unknown number, and also helps in everyday life with problem solving.

Mr Simon Gitson MYP Coordinator

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Year 12 Gradua on

“Among the thousands of mes we have sat within the four walls of this hall, it is safe to say that this me, our

final me, is undoubtedly the most special. Tonight marks the closing of another chapter in our lives.. a chapter

which has taken 6 whole years to write, might I add.” Fiona Li—School Captain

“I don’t think that at the start of our high school journey, any of us would be aware of how much of an impact

our teachers would have and how much we would come to rely on them. The integral role they have played this

year is something that we cannot show enough apprecia on for. The reless effort they put in, day in and day

out, has not gone unno ced. But not only have they helped in an educa onal sense, the support they have

provided outside of the classroom is what I am extremely thankful for.” Fiona Li—School Captain

“Coming into Year 12, I urged that we do things with purpose.. The things we have achieved together as a

cohort proves that we did just that; from the performances of Music Fes val, to Presenta on Day, and even

the other night during the PCW Art Show, where I saw the amazing art pieces and design products produced

by the very girls in front of me, I am proud to have witnessed the passion and care you have shown throughout

the year. You should all be too.” Fiona Li—School Captain

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Sportswoman’s Night

The 2017 Sportswoman’s Night got off to a great start. Parents, Students and Staff began the evening with a

delicious BBQ dinner, catered by Karen and the PCW Canteen and cooked by the kind volunteers of the

Parents Associa on.

Our enthusias c students began filing into the Hall where our Sports Leaders were quick to begin the awards.

PCW's Sports Captain and Master of Ceremonies, Emily Rule delivered a brilliant evening. We welcomed

guest speaker, Eleni Glou sis ‐ AFL's first female Field Umpire, who warmly shared her inspiring story.

Our Aerobics team were a marvellous addi on to the

night with their performance live on stage.

Congratula ons to all students who shared their talents

this year whilst represen ng PCW at their SCSA Sport.

I look forward to the further par cipa on and success

our spor ng students will bring in 2018.

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Self Defence

Over the past few weeks all Year 10 students have par cipated in a review and add on to the Self Defence course we completed in Year 8.

Amelia, Gabby and Jamie from Art Of Defence Australia have joined us again to teach us some new games that test our defence skills, what we should do if we ever need to defend ourselves and also smart ways to escape. We have been reviewing and prac cing what we learnt two years ago like the palm heel strike, eye gouge and block. We were paired up and focused on chokes and strangles, which as you can imagine, was quite fun and scary! We prac ced what to do if someone came running at us. We blocked, kicked, threw palm heel strikes and ear slaps. We yelled ‘BACK OFF’ to our imaginary a ackers and ran at them with force.

This has been a really important and exci ng part of our Sport class that we have all enjoyed. I believe it is something we, as young woman, should all learn. Self defence is not only a great way to improve fitness but an important life skill. We will never forget what we have learnt over these past few weeks.

Ava Fawaz—Loyola 1

DAV Deba ng Swannie Award

Charlo e Carnes was awarded a pres gious DAV deba ng Swannie Award for her outstanding deba ng season.

She achieved the highest average speaker score in C Grade (Year 10) in the Caulfield Region compe on.

Swannie Awards are named a er Alan Swanwick, a long me member of the DAV and a pioneer of deba ng in

Victoria.

Charlo e was presented with her award at an awards ceremony at MLC in October, together with the other winners from across Victoria.

Congratula ons and well done, Charlo e!

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Open Morning


Art Show Calendar & Cards For Sale

Open Mornings are a perfect way to see the College in ac on. You will have the opportunity to hear from our

Principal, speak with staff, meet our students, observe classes and tour the College.

Register online via our website www.pcw.vic.edu.au

to a end our final Open Morning for 2017 on

Thursday November 23 from 9.30am to 11am.

Enrolments

Currently Accep ng Enrolment Applica ons for 2019

Year 7, 2018 Enrolment

Limited places for Year 7, 2018 are available.

In order to secure a remaining place, the College strongly recommends that families complete and return an

Enrolment Applica on Form as soon as possible.

Contact the College Registrar

The College Registrar oversees all ma ers to do with the management of new Enrolments. You may contact her to seek general informa on, ask for an Enrolment Form, to book an Open Morning or to make an appointment with the Principal.

Phone: 8517 2704

Email: [email protected]

Applica on Forms can be downloaded from our website, please go to www.pcw.vic.edu.au

Calendars $10 each Cards (Pack of 6) $10 If you would like to purchase please contact Trish on 8517 2704 or [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]�

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2018 Early Booklist

Years 9, 11 & 12 Early English Booklist for Term 4 Head Start Program

Please note: The College organises the English texts for certain year levels to be ready this year

for the Head Start Program.

All other books required are released later in the term and will be delivered early in 2018.

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Uniform Shop

ALL STUDENTS COMMENCE

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Alumnae—Women of Windsor Celebra on

We are pleased to invite you to the

2017 Women of Windsor Alumnae celebra on.

Please join us on:

Sunday 19 November, 2017

2.00 pm ‐ 5.00 pm at Presenta on College Windsor

Cost: $40 per head

At this year’s event we will be celebra ng the 100 year anniversary of the Windsor Chapel.

Our celebra on will commence with a Liturgy in the Chapel at 2.00 pm.

This will be followed by a discussion with one of our esteemed Alumnae Elizabeth Farrell.

Also present will be our newly elected College

Dr Elizabeth Farrell AM

(Class of 1964)

Dr Elizabeth Farrell was made a Member in the General Di‐vision of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2009 for her ser‐

vices to women’s health.

Elizabeth was the president of the Australasian Menopause Society and the Asia Pacific Menopause Federa on from 2008 to 2010. In May 2013 Dr Farrell was presented with the degree of Doctor of Laws honoris causa at Monash Uni‐versity. As part of the Jean Hailes Educa on Unit (TEC), Dr Farrell has been involved with health professional and com‐munity educa on throughout Australia, both face to face

and through webinars/video conferencing.

Dr Farrell has lectured and consulted to urban and rural communi es in Mongolia and at Kong Kiang in Thailand.

School Leaders

Deanne Leontari s

(College Captain – 2018)

Georgia Giatrakos

(College Vice Captain – 2018)

The day will conclude with a ernoon tea in the

School Hall and a tour of the newly refurbished Rahilly building.

Please pass this invita on on to other PCW Alumnae who may be interested in a ending.

RSVP to Trish Chester by Friday 10th November, 2017 [email protected] or 8517.2704

mailto:[email protected]�

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THE LANTERN - PCW · PDF filefollowed by an Assembly which ... We give thanks to you, class ... Year 12 students head beyond the gates of Presenta on College, may the lantern ﬂame