AQUINAS CATHOLIC COLLEGE MENAI · 2016 and wish all students a happy and safe holiday. Additionally...
Transcript of AQUINAS CATHOLIC COLLEGE MENAI · 2016 and wish all students a happy and safe holiday. Additionally...
‘Enlivened by the Spirit’
Anzac Road Menai NSW 2234 Phone 9543 0188 Facsimile 9541 0398
[email protected] www.aquinasmenai.catholic.edu.au
FROM THE ACTING PRINCIPAL
AQUINAS CATHOLIC COLLEGE MENAI
4 April, 2016 The Year of Mercy Vol.24.No.10
Year 12 students continue this week with their half yearly examinations and I commend them for their application
to these vital examinations. I encourage them to continue to prepare well and remind them that the College
Learning Centre (Library) is open each afternoon until around 6.30pm for study and support by our dedicated staff.
I also take this opportunity to thank Mrs Vukovic, their Year Coordinator, and Ms Mirabello (Leader of Teaching &
Learning) for their presence at each exam so as to reassure students and to minimise their anxiety levels.
Year 11 return to normal classes this week having spent last week on Retreat at the Kedron and Kiah Centres
respectively. The focus of this Retreat was on decision making and the students were highly engaged in the
program. I take this opportunity in thanking those teachers that attended, who also shared their stories and were
generous enough to be away from their families for three days (Mr Lillis; Mrs Buttling; Ms Scarpignato; Mr Tegg;
Mrs Katrib; Ms Cooper; Ms Kilzi; Mr McGrath; Mrs Martin; Mrs D’Astoli; Mrs McNamara; Mr van der Kley; Mr Pay
and Mr Mollica). A huge thanks to Mr O’Connor (REC) and Mrs Monk (Assistant REC) for the planning and
organisation around the three days and to Father Phil for attending Kedron on Thursday evening to celebrate mass.
In what was a busy Week 10 at Aquinas we also hosted the Year 6 Holy Family students for a Curriculum day
where they were able to experience a range of subjects that they may not otherwise have had the chance to do in
primary, including TAS; Visual Arts; Science and PDHPE. The Year 6 students were buzzing at the end of the day
claiming that they were now ready for secondary schooling. My thanks to Mrs Woods; Mrs Morris; Ms Small;
Mrs Reyes; Mr Broady; Mr McGee; Mrs Tyrell; Mrs Wells and Mr Hulme for their involvement in the day.
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I also take this opportunity in congratulating the 28 families that attended the Academic Writing Excellence night
for parents/carers last Tuesday. The evening was an opportunity to showcase our whole school ‘AWE’ program
and to provide parents/carers with some practical tips around supporting their son’s/daughter’s at home in
becoming better, more sophisticated writers. It was wonderful to see the parents working closely with their
children and my thanks go to Mrs Wilson; Ms Simpson; Mr Bulmer; Mr Connor; Mr Smith and Mrs Thompson
(SCS office) for facilitating this highly valuable workshop.
Please also keep Peter Lambros (Year 10); Tori Lambros (Year 7) and their family in your thoughts and prayers after
the passing of their Grandfather last week. Also keep Lachlan Callaghan (Year 11) and Sophie Callaghan (Year 10)
and their family in your thoughts and prayers after the passing of their Aunty last night
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Finally I take this opportunity to thank all the staff, students and their families for all their efforts during Term 1,
2016 and wish all students a happy and safe holiday. Additionally all students are reminded that they need to
return in full winter uniform including blazers for the start of Term 2 as per Mr Hulme’s newsletter item. Finally
the College office will be closed from Monday 11th April until Tuesday 26th April.
God Bless
Robert Nastasi
Acting Principal
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Monday 4th April Year 12 Half Yearly exams continue this week
Tuesday 5th April ‘AWE’ (Academic Writing Excellence) program for all Year 7-10 students during
morning Pastoral
WYD16 Preparation Workshop – 3.15 – 5.15pm
Wednesday 6th April Year 9 Parish Mass at 8.20am
Thursday 7th April Pastoral Period 4
Friday 8th April College Cross Country trial for selected students Periods 1 & 2
Term 1 concludes at 2.30pm (Normal school day)
Week 11 (A) Term 1
Anthony Hulme
Acting Assistant Principal
Key Dates
Acting Assistant Principal
Our Year 12 Half Yearly Examinations will continue this week and conclude on Friday 8th April 2016. Please visit our College
Website, "Latest News", "Correspondence" to view the timetable.
We ask that our entire learning community keep these students in your prayers as they undertake these significant exams in their
HSC year.
Week 1 (B) Term 2
Monday 25th April Public Holiday – No classes today
Tuesday 26th April Term 2 – Students return in Full College Winter Uniform today including Blazer
‘AWE’ (Academic writing excellence) program for all Year 7-10 students during
morning Pastoral
Wednesday 27th April Year 10 Parish Mass at 8.20am
SSCCC Cross Country
Thursday 28th April Pastoral Period 4
Friday 29th April Senior Blood bank visit during sport
Term 2 return
Just a reminder that Term 2 commences for staff and students on Tuesday 26th April (Week B) with all students required to
return in full winter uniform including Blazers.
Please ensure that every effort is made so that students return in Term 2 meeting correct uniform and grooming standards,
including correct school shoes (which are a hard black leather and have a heel) and correct hairstyles which are of a natural
colour, uniform and without any shavings, undercuts or irregular styles. This will avoid any phone calls to parents/carers on the
first day.
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Learning and Curriculum Matters
This Week’s Assessment:
YEAR 12 HALF YEARLY EXAMINATIONS 2016
(All examinations are in the Hall unless otherwise stated)
Students are to be at the College at least 20 minutes prior to the examination starting time.
Challenge Class Learning Focus This year, in addition to highlighting the learning styles and habits of successful learners through the Aquinas Learner profile,
we will include a regular item highlighting some of the work that comes from each of the four Challenge classes. Following
this article, 7 Red have put together a piece from their recent Archaeological dig with their History teacher,
Ms Michelle Wilson.
Lisa Mirabello
Leader of Teaching and Learning
Year Subject Date
11 Drama 04.04.16
10 Elective History 04.04.16
10 Music 04.04.16
8 TAS This week
7 Science This week
7 TAS This week
11 English Studies 05.04.16
10 IST 05.04.16
9 Elective History 05.04.16
9 Multimedia 05.04.16
11 Hospitality 06.04.16
9 English 06.04.16
11 Industrial Technology 07.04.16
11 Music 07.04.16
7 History 07.04.16
Second Week Morning Session
Starts at 8.50am
Afternoon Session
Starts at 12.20pm
Monday
4th April 16
Modern History 1 ½ hours Physics 2 hours
Visual Art 1 ½ hours
Tuesday
5th April 16
Mathematics 21/2 hours
Mathematics General 2 2 hours
Italian Cont 2 hours
Italian Beg 2 hours
Construction 2 hours
Design and Tech 1 ½ hours
Economics 2 hours
Geography 2 hours
History Ext 1 1 ½ hours
Wednesday
6th April 16
SOR2 1 ½ hours
SOR 1 ½ hours
Catholic Studies 1 hour
Legal Studies 2 hours
Thursday
7th April 16
CAFS 1 ½ hours Chemistry 2 hours
Drama 1 ½ hours
ITW 1 ½ hours
SDD 2 hours
Friday
8th April 16
Mathematics Ext 1 2 hours
Business Services 1 hour
Senior Science 2 hours
Food Tech 2 hours
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“7 Red participated in an Archaeological Dig in class . We could either find a Platypus skull, Marsupial Lion or Marsupial Tiger Fossil. It was lots of fun and I think the class would agree. We had to use digging tools and paintbrushes to find the fossil. My group had a Platypus Skull Fossil.” - Jessica Sewell
“The other day our class did an Archaeological Dig. Each group received a block of clay which contained
either the skull of a Platypus, the skeleton of a Lion or a skeleton of a Tiger. Each person in each group got a different tool to dig into the clay so we could find the skeletons / skulls of the different animals. Our class enjoyed this activity a lot and we each had a lot to talk about afterwards about this activity” - Nina Hamamdjian “7 Red had the privilege to replicate an Archaeological Dig in our history class. We were able to dig for different types of Australian animal fossils like an Ancient Platypus, Tiger and Lion! 7 Red had so much fun and definitely learnt some new things, our history teacher Ms. Wilson organised it really well and we had a lot fun!” - Ben Gritter “This term, 7 Red had a special task. We were given a block of plaster with one of three fossil replicas hidden inside and we had to dig them out with real excavation tools. Everyone in the class was very happy for this lesson and it was a complete surprise to us all!” – Zane Smith
Michelle Wilson and 7 Red
In North West Queensland, on a remote plateau of a cattle station called “Riversleigh”, paleontologists have unearthed a diverse collection of prehistoric animals whose history dates back 25 million years. From rock-hard limestone, scientists have recovered the remains of hundreds of different species from one of the world’s richest fossil deposits… In 7 Red’s Archeological Dig was a replica of the types of fossils found at Riversleigh! These included the Obdurodon (Ancient Platypus), Thylacoleo (Marsupial Lion) and the Thylacine (Marsupial Tiger). There was great excitement as we worked in our groups to carefully excavate our Plaster Cast using wooden digging tools and fine paintbrushes. As we continued to work together, our fossils started to appear before our very eyes! After identifying our skeletal remains, we mounted our Fossil Replica in a frame so they can be displayed at our College Open Night. See our photos and thoughts below!
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COUNTDOWN IS ON:
3 MONTHS, 1 WEEK TO GO
Save the dates for the following WYD16 “Formation Workshops”:
Workshop 2: 26th of May from 3:30pm – 5:30pm (WEEK 5, TERM 2)
Workshop 3: 7th of June from 3:15pm – 5:15pm (WEEK 7, TERM 2)
The Rosary
‘The Rosary & Prayer Intentions’
on every Tuesday @ lunch…
Room 44.
PROCLAIM: High School Aged Youth Group
@ Holy Family Parish
every fortnight
Next gathering: 17th April at 6pm
Check out the “Holy Family Youth
Movement” Facebook page.
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HOLY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT - WYD BBQ
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eLe@rning at Aquinas
The Aquinas Catholic College Showdown
OUR STUDENTS COMPLETED OVER 154,000 Questions answered by our students in 13 days
The Aquinas Catholic College Showdown concluded on March 31. An outstanding number of students have been online for the
past 13 days completing questions from all Key Learning areas.
A large number of students stepped out of their comfort zones and learnt about new concepts via this outstanding learning tool
that is available to all our students in 7-10. In the coming days we will receive a final report of results so prizes can be allocated
to successful students. Congratulations to all those who entered into the dimension of online revision.
Every student should be using the full capabilities of their devices using:
SEQTA Learn (access via the College website www.aquinasmenai.catholic.edu.au)
Jacaranda Textbook (www.jacplus.com.au)
Education Perfect (www.educationperfect.com)
The College has provided all students with a student login and password for the above mentioned websites. Any student who has
challenges with their device must see the ICT support staff in the library as soon as possible (recess and lunchtime so no
classtime is missed).
Students are asked to consult with the ICT staff before a new version of software is installed so all necessary security certificates
match our network.
SEQTA Engage
All parents should have access to our Learning Management System. A opportunity to monitor homework and classwork exists
with this access. All parents can see Merit, Demerits and communication details. Please use the options drop down menu and
select Pastoral Care Details.
Office365
All students with a valid student email (@sydstu.catholic.edu.au) are able to download a copy of
Office365 for their device. Please follow the instructions provided at:
https://products.office.com/en-us/student/office-in-education
All students must have a copy of Office365 or a complete version of Microsoft Office to allow them to edit documents. Just having an
installed copy of Pages in not sufficient.
Could all parents please ensure s fully charged device is brought to the College
everyday.
With the holidays approaching could I ask all parents and carers to check over your
personally owned devices and clean up any unwanted games, programs and downloads.
A regular process of checking and cleaning the device will make better use of the
allocated memory.
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NAPLAN is fast approaching
and will occur on
May 10-12 in 2016 (Week 3, Term 2)
Below are some practice questions you may like to attempt with your child.
Spelling – Year 7
Taken from 2015 Naplan Test Paper
1. They wayed each ingredient for the recipe
2. The hungry lion stalked its pray.
3. Like rain, snow is a form of precipitasion
4. They had to quewe for hours to buy tickets
5. Dad grew a massive pumkin and entered it in the local show.
Spelling Year 9
Taken from 2015 Naplan Test Paper
1. An ambulance took the trawma patient to the hospital
2. When the referee blew the whissel the score was even.
3. Dad started a new bizness selling hardware in our town.
4. The lack of playing fields in our area is outrayjus.
5. He plotted his chess moves strategicly and his opponent was soon defeated.
CALLING ALL PARISHIONERS!!!
Come and be part of the rich diversity in our parish community and celebrate our ethnic origins through food!
If you would like to put together a food stall or alternatively, would like to be part of the organising committee,
please write your name and contact number/email on the clipboard in the church foyer, and you will be contacted
by either Carmelann or Collin.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Carmelann Netto [email protected]
Collin Rozario [email protected]
YOUR PARISH NEEDS YOU!
MULTICULTURAL FOOD FEST
IN CELEBRATION OF
25 YEARS OF
HOLY FAMILY, MENAI
WHEN: FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2016
TIME: 7:00pm-9:00pm
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PEER SUPPORT CELEBRATION BBQ!
WEEK 10
To mark the end of the Peer Support Program for 2016 and to celebrate our successes, a celebration BBQ was held for all Year 7 and Year 10 Leaders on Thursday 31
st March.
Over the past 10 weeks we have focused on resilience, developing skills in perseverance, critical thinking, optimism, communication and empathy. Most importantly however, the program has allowed Year 7 to make a positive start to their High School journey. New friendships have been forged, questions answered, mentors gained and many laughs had. Thank you to all Year 7 students for entering into the program with an optimistic attitude. We hope that you walk away from this experience with memories that you will think back on in years to come. Perhaps you will volunteer to be a Peer Support Leader in 2019! To the Year 10 Peer Support Leaders – thank you for your dedication, your kind mentorship and your willingness to implement this program with Year 7. You will remain vital role models here at Aquinas. We hope to see another great group of Leaders pass through the training and implement this program next year. See you in Term 4 Year 9 2016!
Enjoy some of the photos from our celebratory BBQ!
Miss Wilson and Mr McGrath – Peer Support Facilitators
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If you can spare some time to read and write for Year 7 to 10 exams, please contact the school office and leave your contact details When: Monday 30th May to Friday 3rd June
Times: Morning session 8: 50 am to 12:45pm
Afternoon session 1:15pm to 3:05pm
All Day 8:50 am to 3:05 pm
(Morning Tea and Lunch provided)
No specific skills or knowledge needed
DEBATING
Debating will commence in week 3 of Term 2.
The Regional Catholic Schools Debating competition
will run for 5-7 weeks on a Wednesday afternoon.
Try-outs for the Debating team will be held at the start
of week 2. Please see Miss Cooper and check the
notices on SEQTA for more details.
Danielle Cooper
NAPLAN ANSWERS
ANSWERS: YEAR 7
1. Weighed
2. Prey
3. Precipitation
4. Queue
5. Pumpkin
ANSWERS: YEAR 9
1. Trauma
2. Whistle
3. Business
4. Outrageous
5. Strategically
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UNIFORM SHOP
(Reopening Thursday 28 April -
Relocating to the Demountable
Closest to the oval)
8:00am—9:00am
Please note the Uniform Shop only sells Sports Uniforms and School bags
CANTEEN ROSTER TERM 1
TIME: MONDAY-THURSDAY 10:00-1:35, FRIDAY 9:30-12:45
MONDAY 4/4 KEVIN HUFF, MICHELLE TURNER
TUESDAY 5/4 SIMONE CARLINO
WEDNESDAY 6/4 KATE KARPENKO
THURSDAY 7/4 KARINA MICHAEL
FRIDAY 8/4 TRISE WADE, MICHAEL ANTOUN
TERM 2
MONDAY 25/4 ANZAC DAY
TUESDAY 26/4 MARY-ELLEN ROONEY
WEDNESDAY 27/4 JEANETTE CABRERA, ANGELA ODELLI
THURSDAY 28/4 ANTOINETTE KERLE
FRIDAY 29/4 MICHELLE LISTER, TRISH WADE, MICHAEL ANTOUN
Join Mrs Katrib and Mr Burke for a fitness session followed by a healthy bowl of cereal.
This will be held every Monday and Wednesday
morning at 7:30am.
Come and join our ‘Fitness and Fuel’ morning session.
Students attending must bring a towel and water bottle.
All welcome.
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