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IMCC Newsletter 6 Friday, 13th March 2020
Year 9 Camino Calling and Departure Ceremony
On Thursday, March 5th at 6:30am, Year 9 Students and their Parents/Guardians, gathered in the
College under croft for the Sunrise Camino Calling and Departure Ceremony, which officially
launches the start of the year-long Camino program.
The Camino program itself is based on the Right Journey program, an adolescent transition program
which guides students throughout Year 9 as they move from childhood into adulthood. The ceremony
contained two parts, the Calling which asks students for an awareness of the requirement for them
to grow and mature throughout this year, and the Departure which is an initiation type conversation
aimed at having students realise their place in their family, school and world.
The College believes strongly in the immense value of the Camino program and this sunrise
ceremony. We thank all the Staff, Students and Parents/Guardians who attended.
Mr Matthew Byrne
Assistant Deputy Principal
Parish Weekend Mass Times Clarkson Parish
St Andrew’s Catholic Church Parish Priest. Fr. Robert Carrillo Tel. 9407 7512
Email. [email protected] Saturday 8.00am, 6.00pm (Vigil).
Sunday 7.30am, 9.00am, 5.30pm.
Yanchep & Lancelin Pastoral Area
Parish Priest. Fr. Augustine Puthota. Tel. 9561 2172 Saturday 6.00pm (Vigil) at Yanchep
Community Centre. Sunday 8.00am Guilderton Community Hall. Sunday 9.45am, 33 Gingin Road, Lancelin.
Ocean Reef Parish
St Simon Peter Catholic Church Parish Priest. Fr. Franciszek Kot Tel. 9300 4885
Email. [email protected] Saturday 6.00pm (Vigil). Sunday 8.00am, 10.00am, 5.00pm.
Year 11 Hospitality- Crown Perth Tour
Last week the Year 11 Hospitality Students visited the Crown Perth Resort to learn more about hospitality and tourism, and the possibility of future job prospects. We were divided into two groups and each went separate ways, covering the grounds of the Crown Perth and visiting the features on offer. We looked at the different rooms and suites which ranged from $350 a night to $18,000 a night!
We also visited several restaurants within Crown Perth, learning about the different menus and job roles. The groups met and to had lunch at the Atrium which was a buffet style menu. The Atrium provided many cuisines and dishes for us, ranging from different cultures, including Japanese, Chinese, French, Korean and Italian. The food was amazing and the desserts were delicious. The excursion was a terrific experience which granted us an insight and a developed interest towards the notable job roles for the future, related to fine dining cuisine, hospitality and tourism. Danica Calo Year 11 Hospitality Student
Hairspray The College production of Hairspray will take to the stage in under two weeks! Students and staff have been working tirelessly to put on a show to remember. The show will be held at Peter Moyes Anglican College on the following dates: Wednesday 25th March, 12.00pm Wednesday 25th March, 7.00pm Thursday 26th March, 7.00pm Friday 27th March, 7.00pm Tickets can be purchased via www.trybooking.com and searching ‘Hairspray’ or ‘Irene McCormack’ or with cash from the Performing Arts office. Tickets can be purchased for $15 each or as a family pass (two adults, two children) for $50. Children under 5 are free. We look forward to sharing the high energy of Hairspray with you very soon.
Mrs Kylie Langdon Head of Performing Arts
Solar Car Challenge
This term, Year 8 Course 3 and Extension Science classes have been building and testing solar powered model cars. The culmination of this occurred on Wednesday as students raced their cars against each other in order to determine who had constructed the fastest cars.
Each class raced in heats during their Science lesson and the winning group from each class raced off against each other at lunchtime. Class winners were all rewarded with Krispy Kreme doughnuts. The race format was the best of three race, where teams needed to change lanes after each heat. After the third race in the final, there were three out of four teams tied. As the race began, the team from Mr Woodhouse’s class, Kayde Sherwood, Carlicia Adereni and Electra Even-Ware, had a slight lead until their car came to a sudden halt after experiencing some technical difficulties. The other two teams hurtled past with Mr Barry’s team arriving at the finish line in first place. The team, consisting of Aylah Moore, Jillian Johnson and Ella Foley will represent the College at the Northern Schools Synergy Solar Car Challenge Heats. This will take place on Tuesday the 17 th March at Warwick Senior High School.
Well done girls! I am sure you will do well next week. We wish you the best of luck! Mr Paul Woodhouse Head of Science
Year 8 Soccer Academy On Wednesday, 4th March, the Year 8 Soccer Academy students begun their journey towards Busselton for the Soccer Academy Camp. The students participated in 5-aside training and games at the amazing Fox Football Fives centre in Floreat before heading to Claremont Aquatic Centre for a recovery session and Water Polo experience. The students rested up on the bus ride to Busselton Catholic Youth Camp where they engaged in night activities.
On Thursday, the students had a tough training session at Bovell Park in Busselton, before a recovery session at Busselton Jetty. The male soccer academy played a tough but encouraging game against South West Phoenix Football Club in Bunbury. The camp finished on Friday, with team-building games in the morning and a bus ride to Hillary’s Boat Harbour for lunch, before heading back to the College. All students gained incredible soccer experience and knowledge during the camp. It was pleasing to see all students engaged with all activities and a willingness to improve their abilities. This camp was an enjoyable experience and I would like to thank the students for their commitment to improvement and positivity throughout the camp. I would also like to thank Miss Billam for her time and effort with assisting and supporting myself and the students on camp. Mr Jeremy Carbone Acting Soccer Academy Coordinator
Year 12 English ATAR Revision Seminars The English Learning Area are trialling something new this year. Afterschool English exam revision seminars are being run on a weekly basis for Year 12 English ATAR students. Each week will alternate between a focus on the Comprehending section and the Composing section.
Sessions will continue on a weekly basis until students’ Semester One English exam. Students can confirm specific dates for each week with their classroom teacher. The next set of dates for our 12 English ATAR revision seminars are as follows: Week 7 Thursday, 19 March Week 8 Tuesday 24 March Week 9 Tuesday, 31 March Week 10 Wednesday 8 April This is an invaluable opportunity for Year 12 English ATAR students to work on their English skills in order to prepare them for their exams this year. Mr Kieran Parkes English Teacher
Languages Week Week 7 is Languages and Harmony Week. Each morning, students will receive an email from Mademoiselle Harrison at 7.30am, with a Language or Cultural question. The first student to email back the right answer wins a voucher for our canteen. You do NOT have to be a Language student to participate. Each day, the winner and the correct answer will be published in the Notices. Japanese & French Language Perfect Competitions Year 7-12 Japanese and French Languages students can win a PIZZA LUNCH by competing in the Japanese or French Language Perfect Competitions during Languages Week. Both competitions commence Monday 8.45am and end Sunday 11pm. The top 3 students in both languages will win. Mademoiselle Harrison Languages Coordinator
Covid-19 Corona Virus Update At Wednesday’s athletics assembly students were briefed about Covid-19 issues. The key messages were:
• Currently we need to be confident in maintaining our daily routines in a calm manner, whilst remembering to practice good hygiene habits.
• Student, Staff and Families travelling overseas are requested to inform the College.
• We have an important role in reducing the spread and impact of the virus. Students were reminded to practice hygiene habits at school including:
• Frequently washing your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, or using an alcohol-based hand gel.
• Avoid touching mouth and nose • If coughing or sneezing, covering your nose and mouth with a paper tissue
or flexed elbow, dispose of the tissue immediately after use and perform hand hygiene.
• Avoiding close contact with anyone if you, or they, have a cold or flu-like symptoms (maintain a distance of at least 1 metre).
To ensure all students have access to soap in the toilets, new larger soap dispensers have been installed in all school toilets. They are filled with soap each night. All toilets and surfaces are cleaned thoroughly every night. As an additional measure to encourage good hygiene, eight hand sanitiser dispensers have been installed throughout the school. Parents and students travelling overseas are requested to write to the respective Assistant Deputy Principal informing them the details of the country or countries you will visit, including those that you transit through, and your departure and return dates. We will keep a record of your travel to endeavour to be in touch with families with any advice we have been given by CEWA or the state and Australian governments. While the advice regarding travel restrictions and self-isolation requirements for students and staff continues to evolve, the following outline is intended to provide some clarity and certainty – particularly as parents plans for the upcoming school holidays. Advice regarding countries identified as “Higher Risk” or “Moderate Risk” Students or staff who have travelled to or transited through China, Iran, Italy or South Korea MUST isolate for 14 days before attending school. If students or staff display symptoms they should not attend school and seek medical advice. All returned passengers who have travelled in or transited through “higher risk” countries or a country considered to pose a “moderate risk” of transmission in the last 14 days should self-monitor for symptoms and immediately isolate themselves if they become unwell. Higher Risk Moderate Risk Must isolate for 14 days prior to attending Can attend school, but self-monitor • Italy • Cambodia • Mainland China • Hong Kong
• Iran • Indonesia (including Bali) • Republic of Korea • Japan • Singapore • Thailand The Australian Government continues to monitor international public health information and may amend travel restrictions, health screening and self-quarantine requirements. Parents and staff who undertake personal international travel are asked to consider their preparedness to self-quarantine for 14 days following their arrival in Australia should this be required. For further health advice please visit the Department of Health website: https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert For further information on travel restrictions please visit the Department of Home Affairs website: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/current-alerts/novel-coronavirus
College Parent Group AGM The Annual General Meeting of the College Parent Group will be held on Tuesday, 24th March 2020 at 5.00pm. Parents wishing to attend the AGM and/or nominate for the Parent Group are invited to email Mr Andrew Billingsley, Deputy Principal, at [email protected] by Monday, 25th March 2020.
Irene McCormack Catholic College Board AGM Just a reminder that the Annual General Meeting of the Irene McCormack Catholic College Board will be held at the College on Monday 16th March 2020 at 6.00pm. Parents wishing to attend the AGM are invited to email Mrs Kim Boscarino, Board Secretary, at [email protected]
ACC Swim Team News Our carnival preparations have stepped up in the last week with a very worthwhile Training Day conducted on Tuesday, at Claremont Pool. Head Coach Mr Carbone organised a terrific day which combined a technical training session with a practice meet against Mater Dei College. We concluded the day with some friendly water polo games and these were thoroughly enjoyed by members of the team.
On Wednesday morning at the swimming assembly we announced our swim captains. We congratulate Sienna Grossman and Aleisha Carpene on this well-deserved acknowledgement of their commitment to our swimming program over the years, and wish them well leading our team at the upcoming ACC carnival.
Coastal Associated Schools (CAS) Sport Round 4 results:
IMCC St Mark’s Next week
Senior Girls Volleyball 1 2 Home
Senior Boys Volleyball 1 2 Home
Senior Girls Touch 1 8 Home
Senior Girls Basketball 52 12 Away
Senior Boys Basketball 38 33 Away
IMCC PCC Next week
Year 8 Girls Basketball 10 20 Bye
Year 9 Girls Basketball 14 48 Bye
Year 8/9 Girls Touch 1 5 Bye
Year 8 Boys Basketball 34 39 Bye
Year 9 Boys Basketball 58 25 Bye
Year 8/9 Cricket 33 55 Bye
Year 8/9 Indoor Beach Volleyball 0-43 3-70 Bye
Team of the Week – Year 9 Boys Basketball Mr Woodhouse’s boys were in fine form this week with a clinical display on Wednesday afternoon against Prendiville. This team sits top of the CAS ladder, with two qualifying games remaining and are shaping up nicely. Mr Ben Dyer Head of Sport
Project Compassion Stories: Second week of Lent In Cambodia, one in eight people live below the poverty line. This week through Project Compassion we learn about Phany (pronounded Parn-ee). Pharny is struggling to earn a living as a farmer in Cambodia. She was forced to leave her daughter behind in the village to take up construction work in the city. Through a Caritas funded program, Phany learnt new farming techniques which enabled her to get a better yield from her vegetable crops and to conserve water in her drought-stricken region. Phany’s community also took part in training in health, nutrition, hygiene and disaster preparedness, arming them with better strategies to cope with environmental changes. You can watch a short film about Phany’s story on the link below. Let’s Go Further, Together! Please support the Project Compassion: https://lent.caritas.org.au/ Ms Francesca Christie Acting ADP Campus Ministry
Open Day Places are filling quickly for our Open Day guided tours. Bookings are essential. Please contact [email protected] or 9562 2400 to register.
Scholarship & Bursaries
Uniform Shop It’s time to check out your winter items. All students are required to wear full winter uniform, including blazers from the start of Term 2. Winter uniform consists of: Boys - trousers, plain black school belt, tie, dark grey socks and white short-sleeve shirt. Girls - skirt, white short-sleeve shirt, tie and summer socks or tights. Girls must wear tights with the winter uniform on any formal occasion especially for Photo day in Week 2. Blazers have arrived and are ready to be picked up. All other winter uniform items are now in stock and available for layby or to purchase. Jumpers, scarves and tights are available for purchase. Students should wear the College Jumper, not sport jackets, with their summer and winter uniform. Tights are $10 and scarves are $15. We welcome any volunteers to help in the uniform shop. We usually need helpers on Tuesday from 3pm to 4pm and Thursdays from 8am to 9am and during late nights and holidays openings, please contact [email protected] No experience is necessary. The Uniform Shop will be open late on the following nights for blazer collection and winter items Extended Trading (in addition to normal trading hours) Tuesday 31st March - noon to 5 pm Tuesday 7th April - noon to 5 pm Thursday 9th April - 8 am to 1 pm (last day of term) Normal Trading Hours: Tuesday noon-4pm Thursday 8am-11am
Holiday Trading: Tuesday 21st April - 8.00 am to 11.30 am & noon to 3.30 pm Thursday 23rd April - 8.00 am to 1.30 am & noon to 3.30 pm The shop will recommence for term 2 Tuesday 28th April - 8am to 11am & noon to 4pm Mrs Lyn Waite Uniform Shop Coordinator
Community News
Mr Robert Marshall Principal
