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Volume 33 Number 7 20 June 2017
Dear Parents/Guardians, Students & Friends of SFX
A few weeks ago, Professor Andrew Boyle was our Guest of Honour
at the Semester 1, Year 12 Awards Ceremony. Professor Boyle is the
Head of Discipline of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of
Newcastle.
Professor Boyle gave an inspiring speech to the Year 12 students,
parents and staff. He spoke about his journey in life and in particular his
career pathway. He took the time to elaborate on the important
decisions that he has faced at different times in his life. He mentioned
the difficulty he confronted when, at times, he didn’t know exactly what
he should do. He also reflected on those times when he had to weigh-up
different priorities that were important to him.
What became clear during Professor Boyle’s speech was that he was a
person who had a purpose and passion in his life and that he was
prepared to work hard in order to achieve his goals. It was this
determination that guided him during those times of difficult decision
making.
You can see students facing the same difficult decisions as they prepare
to begin their senior studies and later as they prepare to finish their
schooling. Such times can be periods of anxiety and worry. But they can
also be times of excitement and anticipation.
Making difficult decisions is part of life and part of growing up. As a
child our parents made the tough decisions for us. However, being a
responsible adult means that onerous decisions will be part of our lives.
As Michelle Obama recently remarked, “at the end of the day, when it
comes time to make that decision, all you have to guide you are your
values, and your vision, and the life experiences that make you who
you are”.
Eventually important decisions have to be made. This is when it is good
to have confidence in our decisions, trust those who have given us
advice and believe that we can make the most of our chosen pathway in
life. It is also a time when all those endless decisions that we make
every day of our lives will form the basis of the ones that have
significant consequences.
Br Robert Sutton, fms
Principal
Y e ar
Term 2
Thursday, 29 June 2017
Newcastle University Visit
Y e a r
Term 2
Thursday, 29 June 2017
Parent / Teacher Interviews
1:30 pm – 6:50 pm
Parent and Student Introduction and Subject Information Evenings Session begins at 6:30 pm in the College Hall
(College Hall is situated at the entrance from Hebburn Street, Hamilton)
Wednesday, 19 July 2017 : St Pius X High School
Monday, 24 July 2017: San Clemente High School and
Non Associated Schools (including St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead)
Enrolment Form and Enrolment Payment Tax Form
are available on the
St Francis Xavier’s College Home Page
go to Quicklinks (shown at the bottom of the page)
click on Enrolment Application
When the Enrolment Form and Enrolment
Payment Tax Form are completed
please email to
or post to Enrolment Committee, St Francis
Xavier’s College, PO Box 300, Hamilton 2303
You may contact the College for an enrolment package to be mailed.
TERM 3
All students return to school on Monday, 17 July 2017
Year 12 HSC Trial Examinations
Week 3 Monday, 31 July until Week 5 Wednesday, 16 August 2017
C a m b o d i a I m m e r s i o n
With three weeks to go until our group leaves for Cambodia, there are some
very excited Year 11 students preparing for their journey. They have also been
very busy fundraising for the La Valla School. Our aim is to raise over $5000
for the La Valla Community so that we can pay for their rice for a year.
Thank you to all the people who have bought Entertainment Books and those
who have purchased a Chocolate Freddo (or two!) all funds go straight to La
Valla.
The students have also been busy talking at their local parishes, who have
been very generous with their donations. Here at school the students have
been “manning” the Café on a Wednesday at lunchtime to provide warm
drinks and fresh muffins to many customers. Thank you to all the staff in the
Café who have assisted with this.
A big very thank you must also go to all the families of the students going
who have given so much to enable the fundraising to be as successful as it has
been.
Sophie Dever
Olivia Fanning
Isabella Hawke
Kate Partridge
Damon Reid
Sophie Dever
Isabella Hawke
Olivia Fanning
Kate Partridge
Damon Reid
For the eleventh year, St Francis Xavier’s College music students proudly performed on the stage at the Civic
Theatre last week, for the Matinee and Evening Performances of DioSounds 2017. As you can see from the photos,
the students were a wonderful group to work with and their talents and energy were so impressive.
We began with White Cockatoo Spirit Dance composed by Australian Composer Ross Edwards in 1993. The
composer was inspired by the repetition and patterns of the cockatoo. It was performed by Rachael Copas (Year
12 Music Extension) on solo violin and was ‘realised’ with movement by dancer Monique Orlowski (Year 12
Dance).
The second performance featured Year 12 singers with soloist Anna Teixeira and vocalists Charlotte Gapps,
Phoebe Evans, Temarah Smith and Monica Howlett performing a close harmony arrangement of Miley Cyrus’
The Climb.
Reapers by Muse, as our third piece, was performed by Isabella Rendina (Year 11) voice, and Year 12 students
Christopher Turner on Guitar, Max Honeyands on Bass Guitar, Abraham Britz on Drumkit, Megan Purkiss on
Violin and Eulalia Angeli on Saxophone. This was an outstanding performance, full of energy and drive.
The DioSounds Finale, A Head Full of Dreams by Coldplay was performed by Roman Anderson voice,
Christopher Turner guitar, Jake Cragg bass guitar, Benjamin Moonen synthesiser, Christopher Bass piano
and Nicholas Crameri drumkit. These students lead the finale as all students from the eleven Diocesan High
Schools, nearly 350 students in total, joined in the singing and celebrated the end of another year of DioSounds
music performances.
As the College Music Teachers, we are truly proud of our students and we thank them for representing our College
with professionalism, maturity and fine musicianship.
Mrs Melissa Wattus and Mr Luke Baker
Music Staff
White Cockatoo Spirit Dance
Rachael Copas and Monique Orlowski
Harmony arrangement of Miley Cyrus’ The Climb
LtoR: Charlotte Gapps, Phoebe Evans, Anna Teixeira,
Monica Howlett, Temarah Smith
Reapers by Muse
LtoR: Max Honeyands, Chris Turner, Isabella Rendina,
Abe Britz, Megan Purkiss, Eulalia Angeli
A Head Full of Dreams
LtoR: Jake Cragg, Ben Moonen, Roman Anderson,
Nicholas Crameri, Chris Bass
Front: Chris Turner
Our fantastic group of students!
The ATSI students went on a cultural experience to
Murrook Cultural Centre on Friday, 2 June. The purpose
of the excursion was to allow the students to experience
some elements of their culture.
This experience allowed students to discover more about
their cultural background and participate in a broad
range of immersion experiences. These experiences
ranged from discussion related to a broader
understanding of the special relationships ATSI have
with the land, to Aboriginal dancing and learning to
throw boomerangs.
Students were able to discover the purpose and nature
of Aboriginal dance and how it contributed to the
transfer of knowledge about the local region.
The opportunity for the students to visit the Stockton
sand dunes was an exciting experience, even though the
sand dunes provided a real challenge for some of the
students. The experience provided proficiencies in
locating freshwater near to the ocean and discovering
ancient middens. It was interesting for the students to
learn how weapons were made from local rock and how
these rocks were traded up and down the East coast of
Australia long before white man discovered this land.
We appreciate the assistance and support offered by Ms
Cassie Mowbray, Mr Daniel Mitchell and Mr Frank
Hales in making this a really enjoyable and educational
experience.
nunda kumba kumba
(Thank you all until next time) Awabakal Language
College St Vincent de Paul Society Winter Appeal 2017
Every day hundreds of people in the Hunter region struggle to provide the necessities of food and proper clothing for
themselves and their family, which most of us take for granted. This winter the College St Vincent De Paul Society
group are holding their annual Winter Appeal from Monday, 19 June, to Monday, 26 June, with the theme ‘Together we
can do heroic things’. Not only our volunteers are heroic in giving their time and effort without expecting any reward or
payment, but those who are seeking to improve their life and make the most in tough economic situations are also heroic.
Together we can achieve basic human rights like food, warmth and shelter for everyone.
Will you stand with us in solidarity to help bring hope, comfort and joy to those less fortunate in our community this
winter?
Donations may include non-perishable foods such as soups, pasta, baked beans, tinned fruit. Warm clothing and blankets
would also be appreciated. These items will be collected during Tutor Group time in the morning, or can be left in the
‘House’ cartons on the left side at the Student Services Office. They will be distributed by the local SVDP conferences
who assist individuals and families in our area everyday.
Thank you in anticipation for your generosity! God Bless each and every one!
College St Vincent de Paul Society – Vinnies Day
Many thanks to all students and staff who supported our
recent Vinnies Day, especially all those members who
did so much work for a great cause. The amount raised
was $1,052.10. This money will be used to support a St
Vincent de Paul Diocesan fund to help needy students in
our schools, to support the education of 2 students from
the Asia-Pacific region through the St Vincent de Paul
Assist-a-Student Program, to assist the Marist Brothers’
school for disabled children at Phnom Penh in Cambodia
and to provide “seed money” for projects sponsored by
the Marist Asia Pacific Solidarity program.
Ben Napoli won the $10 tuckshop voucher for the Best
Outfit in the fashion parade. Other prize-winners were:
Ryan Amon – Most Colourful, Vin Bush – Best Hot
Pants, Joe Delbridge – Best Shoes, Lachlan Jeffrey–
Best Hair, Eilish O’Malley – Most Eye-catching,
Isabella Rendina– Most Stylish and Callum Thomas –
Best Ankle-freezers.
From the Careers Desk
Port Macquarie Campus
Monday, 3 July Paramedics, Medical Radiation
Science, Exercise and Sport Science, Physiotherapy and
Occupational Therapy.
Tuesday, 4 July Accounting, Business, Criminal
Justice, Communication(Advertising), Communication
(Public Relations), Environmental Science &
Management, Graphic Design, Outdoor Recreation &
Ecotourism, Parks, Recreation & Heritage, Psychology
and Social Work.
These days are a fantastic way for students to get an idea
of what they would be studying and where it can lead
them, plus information on how to get into the courses,
scholarships accommodation etc. The students also tour
the campus.
As these MyDays run in the first week of the school
holidays, students can register their interest in attending
the day at:
https://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/unilife/social/campus-
events/myday
The MyDay for Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Wagga Wagga
Running in the school holidays on Monday, 3 July or
Tuesday, 4 July in Wagga Wagga, for students who are
considering a career in Animal and Veterinary Sciences.
Parents are welcome to attend. Students can register at
www.csu.edu.au/myday or call 026338 6010 for more
information.
From TAFE to University Now listing nearly 3,000 pathways with 19 Higher
Education partners, check TAFE NSW’s dedicated
credit transfer website
https://credittransfer.tafensw.edu.au. Specific questions?
Email the TAFE Credit Transfer team @
Teacher Education Scholarships
Aboriginal
For Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students who are
interested in becoming teachers. They can join Our Mob
and are paid to study to become a primary or secondary
teacher. Students guaranteed a permanent job, $5000 per
year of full time study and $3000 appointment
allowance. Applications are now open. Website
https://www.teach.nsw.edu.au/getpaidtostudy
Free ACE the HSC Lectures
in the July Holidays for
Year 12 Students
The University of Newcastle are
hosting free two hour lectures for
students in the July holidays.
Presented by expert HSC teachers
and qualified Counsellors, topics
include: maintaining motivation;
managing anxiety and effective
study/exam strategies. Due to limited
places, registration is essential. RSVP
https://hscintheholidays.com.au or
call 1300 677 336.
Your positive community impact could help you get into
ACU, and if successful, you will receive an offer to
study at ACU as early as August, and benefit from
opportunities to enhance your leadership and
volunteering skills. How to apply at
http://www.acu.edu.au/early-achievers
Mrs Julie McLoughlin Careers Coordinator
P: 02 4961 2863 F: 02 4961 2384 E: [email protected]
Early Achievers' Program
Applications Now Open
SAE – Creative Media Institute
Saturday, 1 July Experience student life at the Sydney Campus. Learn
from academic staff, and get hands-on training with
actual coursework from our degree programs. This event
is open to anyone aged 15yrs and above. Tickets are
$35.00 per person- all tickets are non-refundable. Buy
here:http://bit.ly/2s8okCY
Australian Film Television and Radio School
Open Day
Saturday 12 August 2017
Find out how to start and progress your career in the
screen and broadcast industries. See state-of-the-art
facilities, meet tutors and get tips on putting together
your application, which is merit selected (no ATAR
required). More information:
http://www.aftrs.edu.au/events/aftrs-open-days
Study in the USA
SAT and ACT Testing
Summary and Dates
Internationally Educated has
published an article on US testing
for admission purposes, the SAT and ACT. The article
outlines the differences between the standardised tests
and provides updated 2017 test dates.
http://www.internationallyeducated.com.au/single-
post/2017/04/27/The-SAT-and-ACT-Standardised-
Tests---Updated For more information on studying in
the US Phone 02 8006 9737.
2018 Bond University Scholarship Applications
Close on the 31 July. The 2018 Bond University
Scholarship Applications are now open. Bond
University offers a range of scholarships including Vice
Chancellor Elite, Excellence, Indigenous and Sporting
categories.
Further information found
at http://www.bond.edu.au/scholarships
Applicants apply directly online
at http://www.bond.edu.au/apply
New Degrees in 2018
Bachelor of Medical Engineering (Honours)
Newcastle University
This will be a four-year program (or five years with
Masters) with majors in Medical Devices, Medical
Signal Analysis, Medical Computing, and Medical
Biomechanics. Information should be available on the
School Visits Day.
Engineering in Coastal Systems at
Southern Cross University
This specialist professional engineering degree prepares
graduates for work in water engineering, coastal
engineering and catchment management, which are areas
of expertise expected to be in high demand based on
population growth forecasts and changes in hydrology
predicted for coastal areas of Australia. The degree is
offered on campus at Lismore. Pending university
approval. See scu.edu.au
Bachelor of Chiropractic Science
CQUniversity Sydney is offering a three-year
chiropractic degree. There is great demand for qualified
and registered chiropractors globally.
https://www.cqu.edu.au/courses/study-
areas/health/undergraduate/bachelor-of-science-
chiropractic
Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 6pm – 9pm
215 Anzac Parade, Kensington
This free event is a great opportunity to meet NIDA’s
team of educators and find out more about the courses,
the application process and student life at NIDA.
https://www.open.nida.edu.au/young-people-courses
https://www.nida.edu.au/courses/open-day
Open Day
Thursday 29 June at 6pm – 8pm
Hunter Design School
67 Parry Street Newcastle
RSVP by Wednesday 28 June
stickytickets.com.au/53701
Y e ar
S c h o o l s V i s i t D a y
Thursday, 29 June
The event will run from 9:00 am until
approximately 3.00 pm at the Callaghan Campus.
There will be no formal classes for Year 12 on
this day and school uniform is not required.
This is an opportunity for students to attend the
UoN and speak to lecturers and university students
about university life.
The link to the program will be on the School
Portal – under Careers- where students can plan
their day on an individual basis.
http://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/schools-visit-
day
All transport to and from the event is the
responsibility of the student. Parking will cost
$4.50 and you will need exact change OR you
can use a credit card at the parking stations.
There is a FREE car park near the Uni Railway
station- this is clearly marked.
Catered for by St Francis Xavier’s College
Hospitality Students
From the Finance Office
REMINDER
Your Term 2 statement was issued
on 8 June. Statements were sent
home by email, the subject was ‘St
Francis Xavier’s College Term 2
Fee Statement’, sender details:
Please ensure emails from the
College do not go directly to your
spam account. It is your
responsibility to ensure you
receive the statement. If you have
not received an email please
contact the Finance Office
immediately.
Payment was due by 23 May
2017. However, if you are making
regular payments by direct debit or
BPAY the statement is for your
information, but please note
accounts must be finalised no
later than end of Term 4, 15
December for Year 11 students
and end of Term 3, 22
September for Year 12 students.
If you are making regular
instalments a calculator has been
provided St Francis Xavier's
College Fee calculator to enable
you to check your payments will
finalise your account by the
required date. Alternatively please
contact the Finance Office to assist
you in calculating a weekly,
fortnightly or monthly payment or
if you have not yet finalised your
Term 2 account.
Diocesan Pastoral Contribution Please return the letter indicating your decision regarding the voluntary
contribution. This item is notarised on your statement BUT IS NOT included
in the amount owing.
Paid ($)
Amount owing 939.36
Voluntary Contribution 50.00
Total including Voluntary Contribution 989.36
If you have elected to contribute please return the letter which was sent on 7
February to ensure voluntary contributions are correctly recorded. In the
absence of a letter confirming this we are unable to determine whether
payments made include the contribution and payments received will be
credited to your fees.
Method of Payment Options
QKR is now our preferred option
to receive school fees Details of which are available on our website St Francis
Xavier's College website. Please take the time to read
the information and download the App as this provides
a secure method of paying for excursions, activities and
fees.
Alternatively, payments can be made by BPAY,
the Biller Code and Reference Number can be
found on your statement.
Excursions and sport payments cannot be paid via BPAY but can be paid
using the QKR App.
Credit Card / EFTPOS: The College
accepts Mastercard or Visa only. Please be
aware that if you are paying by credit card you
can email, fax, post or telephone your credit
card details to the College. An authorisation slip
is provided at the bottom of your statement each term.
In Person: Parents are welcome to pay directly at the Finance Office
between 8:30am and 3pm. Students can only pay before the start of school and
in their lunch and recess breaks.
Direct Debit: Please contact the Finance Office.
Finance Office Hours
8:30 am to 3:00 pm – Monday to Friday
College Fees
Receipts will be
Students celebrate Champagnat Day
Marist Bicentenary Celebration
Entertainment Books can be ordered through the
College. 20% from each book sold goes towards our
commitment to the La Valla Community in
Cambodia (the College contributes at least $5000
each year to pay for the rice needs of the students and
staff at La Valla).
Books cost $65 and will be available for collection
from the College from approximately 4 April 2017.
Digital or paper options are available.
Get in early to get the benefit of the ‘Early Bird
Special Offers’!
E N T E R T A I N M E N T B O O K S
E N T E R T A I N M E N T B O O K S
St Francis Xavier's College - Hamilton Contact: Cassie Mowbray Phone: 0249612863 Email: [email protected] To order your Book or your Digital Membership securely online visit: http://www.entbook.com.au/3484k6 Alternatively, please complete your details below
Name: _______________________________ Phone: ____________________ Email: _______________________
Address: ________________________________________________________ State: ______ Postcode: ________
The 2017/18 Newcastle, Central Coast and the Hunter Edition is $65 each including GST
I would like to order: Book Membership # __ Digital Membership # __ = TOTAL $___
Payment type: Cash Mastercard Visa
Credit Card number: __ __ __ __ /__ __ __ __ /__ __ __ __ /__ __ __ __ Expiry date: ___ ___ /___ ___ CVV*: ______ *CVV is the 3 digits on the back of your credit
card
Cardholder’s name: _______________________________________
Signature:_______________________________________
Pre- Purchase before 1st April 2017 to receive Early Bird Bonus Offers you can use straight away! (Subject to availability)
20% from every membership sold contributes to supporting our School.
