College Prayer

Christmas Season Blessing

During the coming Christmas season

May you be blessed With the spirit of the season,

which is peace, The gladness of the season,

which is hope, And the heart of the season,

which is love.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

Dear Parents, Carers, Students and Friends of our College, Greetings and welcome to our last Newsletter for the year. Last Monday our new school leaders attended a ‘leadership day’ in preparation for their roles for next year. At the end of the day they elected the College Captains from among their group. Consequently, I am pleased to announce that our College Captains for 2017 are Courtney Furlan and Kevin Tomy. Congratulations, Courtney and Kevin. I also wish to thank and congratulate all our 2017 school leaders as they assume this responsibility and wish them well: Courtney Furlan, Kevin Tomy, Erica Core, Joanna Glinatsis, Kate Gornall, Nathan Lim, Jason Orian and Chloe Wynne. We are very confident that these young men and women will lead and serve the school community extremely well next year. Orientation Day for our new Year 7 Enrolments Our school campus has been abuzz all day today with Grade Sixers from all over Darwin. They are our new enrolments for next year and they were given a glimpse of O’Loughlin Catholic College during their visit here with us. I wish to thank Cathy Hives, our Head of Middle School, who has worked hard and long to prepare a full and entertaining program for the children. College Policies Over the last year or so a lot of work has been done on updating a number of school policies as well as adding new ones. The current list of school policies is given here for your information.

1. Academic Integrity Policy 2. Assessment and Reporting Policy 3. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy

3a. BYOD Checklist and Recommendations 4. Camps, Excursions and Retreats Policy 5. Child Protection Policy 6. Complaints and Grievances Policy 7. Copyright Policy 8. Cyclone procedures 9. Electronic Devices & ICT Acceptable Use Policy 10. Gifted and Talented Education Policy 11. Harassment & Bullying Policy 12. Homework Policy 13. Personal Responsibility Policy 14. Professional Standards for Staff Policy 15. School and Sports Uniform Policy 16. Student Responsibility Policy (Code of Conduct) 17. Students with Disabilities Policy 18. Suspension and Expulsion Policy 19. Sun Protection Policy 20. Tuition Fees and Levies Policy

All our policies are published on the school website and I take the opportunity to remind our readers that a condition of enrolment is that the parents/guardians and students agree, and I quote from our enrolment application form, to “support all school policies and practices, including the standards of behaviour, discipline policy, grooming and uniform policy”. Thank you. Presentation Night – Tuesday 13th December, 7.00pm: Finally, a reminder to everyone that the College’s Presentation Night will be held this coming Tuesday evening at 7.00pm at the Entertainment Centre, Mitchell Street, Darwin. All students are required to attend in school uniform. Our Year 12 graduating class members who are receiving an award have the privilege to attend in their graduation outfit. I look forward to see you all there.

School Office hours during the school holidays For the information of our school community, the following Office Hours over the school holidays are as follows:

• Office open through to Friday 23rd December, 9.00am-3.00pm, except closed on Friday 16th • Office re-opens Monday 9th January 9.00am-3.00pm (closed for lunch from 12.00-1.00pm). • Normal Office hours resume on Monday 23rd January: Mondays-Thursdays: 8am – 4pm;

Fridays 8am – 3.30pm These opening hours should enable parents the convenience of paying their school fees during the December-January period for any outstanding fees for 2016.

Coming Events • Tuesday 13th December: Presentation Night, Entertainment Centre, Mitchell Street, 7-9pm;

and last day of school for students • Friday 16th December: last day for school staff • Friday 23rd December: School office closes for the holidays • Monday 9th January: School Office reopens • Wednesday 1st February 2017: First day of school for all Year 7s and 12s, and for new

enrolments in other Year levels. • Thursday 2nd February: All other students return to school.

Conclusion In conclusion I wish to thank everyone for their support and encouragement to all the school community during the two years I have been Principal of the College. It has been a marvelous experience for me to be at O’Loughlin and I hope that I have left the school in good shape for our next Principal, Mr. Rhett Bowden, as he takes over the helm at the beginning of 2017. In particular, may I thank the members of the College Board who have been a wonderful support. I also wish to express my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all the members of the College Executive for the ongoing support I have received from them: Mrs Kerryn Katal (DP), Mr Rhett Bowden, Ms Cathy Hives, Ms Tammy Roth and Mr Matthew Bourke. Thank you all and God bless. I wish you God’s blessings as we prepare for the Christmas Season and school holidays. Sincerely.

Jim Jolley Principal

GENERAL NEWS

Board Chair’s Report, 2016 The O’Loughlin Catholic College Board plays an important advisory role in contributing to the overall wellbeing of the College. The Board is a partnership between school administration, represented by the Principal, the Diocese represented by a parish priest, a representative of the College staff and parents of students. In addition to the regular members of the Board when topics requiring specific expertise are considered the relevant staff of the College from either administration or teaching and curriculum may attend meetings to guide the Board in its decision-making. Thank you to all the staff who either prepared information or made presentations to the Board in 2016. Each year the College hosts a busy diary of events. I want to thank the staff, students, parents and friends of the College that contribute their time and energy to these events. At these events the ethos of the College becomes tangible. I want to reflect on three events I attended. In Term 2 I was able to attend the Pentecost Mass celebrated at the College. In Term 3 I had the opportunity to attend an event where teaching staff presented their professional development projects to their colleagues and in November I attended the Year 12 graduation. These three events demonstrate a celebration of our faith, the recognition and honouring of our colleagues and the recognition of the potential of the young women and men graduating from the College. These events and many other events that we participate in throughout the year bring the beliefs of the College community to life. We owe a vote of gratitude to the organisers of events and to all the hands-on helpers that make College events a success. I want to thank all the staff of the school, the Executive, administration and teaching staff and staff that work in support roles including the canteen and maintenance staff. I also thank the Student Leadership Team for their role in leading students and representing the College at various events throughout the year. I want to thank the members of the College Board for their contributions during 2016. The Board comprises Father Roy O’Neill, Jason Tutty as staff representative, Roslyn Longstaff, Kris Harris, Paul Maher, Tania Jong and Kim Leslie. I especially want to thank Roslyn Longstaff who is leaving the Territory at the end of the year. Roz served as Secretary to the Board during 2016 and her accurate records have been the key to continuity between meetings and issues being followed through. Finally I want to thank James Jolley, our Principal, for his effort and leadership over the past two years. Jim’s diligence and attention to detail means that he leaves the College in good shape for the future. In the Territory where we so often experience an end of year “changing of the guard” Jim should be acknowledged for putting in place sound arrangements for 2017 including supporting the the transition to incoming Principal Rhett Bowden. Thank you Jim. All parents and carers of students are eligible to nominate for the Board at the annual general meeting which will be held in the first term of 2017. Anthony Burton 2016 Board Chair

FROM THE FRONT OFFICE

College Office Hours over the Christmas break

The office will be closed Friday 16th December 2016

Office Hours

19th December - 23rd December

9am - 3pm

Closed 12noon - 1pm

Closed from 23rd December

Office reopens – Monday 9th January 2017

Mon – Fri 9am – 3pm Closed 12-1pm

Normal Office Hours Resume 23rd January

Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pm Friday 8am – 3.30pm

FROM THE SPORTS FACULTY

AFL MATCH You will be pleased to know that the AFL match that took place Thursday afternoon was a success with our Middle School Boys showing great sportsmanship and effort against Sanderson Middle Clontarf Academy. Even though the score was not kept for the game, I am confident that it was a very close match. Once again, if you see any of the boys that represented O'Loughlin Catholic College with pride during the scorching hot game please give them a pat on the back and a "good work" for their efforts. Another massive thank you to everyone that helped organise the game! The boys that participated were: Year 7- Brodie Motlop Jai Allman Kobe Rae Rory Fairchild William Derrick Year 9- Gary Edwin Marcus Dempsey Jem Dixon Mick Derrick Jhye Hartung Jack Matete Chris Payne Peter Pursterla Kye Middleton Daniel Noonan Joint Men of the match performances went to: Jack Matete and Jhye Hartung Thank you, David Paull – Indigenous Education Worker

GENERAL NEWS

YEAR 8

DAY OUT AT KINGPIN

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

YEAR 7

DAY OUT

OFF TO BCC CINEMAS TO WATCH TROLLS

LOTS OF SINGING WAS DONE

GENERAL NEWS

YEAR 9

DAY OUT

WAVE POOL

FROM THE FRONT OFFICE

Outstanding Payment of School Fees for 2016 As the end of school is near, payment of school fees are urgently required. The school is open until Friday 23rd December, 2016 so we can process payments over the phone or at Front Reception.

As a matter of urgency, if you are unable to finalise payment of your fees, please contact the Business Manager urgently on 8945 1277 or at joanne.fejo@nt.catholic.edu.au

Thank you. Kind regards Joanne Fejo Business Manager

Back to School Payment Scheme 2017

The Back to School Payment Scheme ‘Record of Payment’ forms will be ready for collection from Monday 9th January 2017 at Front Reception.

Parents then take the form to the Cricket and Football Shop, Winnellie to receive their uniform entitlements.

The Cricket and Football Shop will complete the bottom half and stamp it with their official stamp, so that you may use it again until you reach the full entitlement. If used in full, you will not be given back any part of the form.

If you wish to use the part/full entitlement for your curriculum levies, such as camps, excursions or classroom consumables, please return the form to O’Loughlin Catholic College. Please note: These need to be used before the end of Term 1, 2017. If you would like further information about the scheme, please visit https://education.nt.gov.au/policies/back-to-school-payments

COMMUNITY NEWS

www.nhwa.com.au

Neighbourhood Watch can give you peace of mind this holiday season.

The holiday season is upon us and it’s a time when many of us spend time away from home visiting family or going on a summer holiday. Feeling secure in the knowledge that your home and your belongings are safe is an important and comforting part of being away from home. Belonging to a local Neighbourhood Watch Group should be your first step. Knowing that someone is watching your property while you are away will give you peace of mind and has never been easier to organise. Going on holiday is a good reason to go next door and say hi to your neighbour and get them to join an on line NHW Group within your community. Remember neighbours are generally there to help you. Neighbourhood Watch Australasia has made it even easier to connect with your neighbours with the launch of the free NHWConnect App. All you need to do is sign up to or create an online Neighbourhood Watch Group, and keep in touch with what’s happening in your street while you are away. Go to www.nhwconnect.com.au and start your group now! It’s never been easier. NHWConnect can be used through your computer and your mobile phone simultaneously. You can download a mobile connection to your smart phone for easy access to information, whilst knowing the information will also be available to you on your computer. Ensuring no lost information. Most importantly, unlike other advertised communication Apps, your private information is not and cannot be shared with anyone or sold to anyone. Your information is secure and encrypted. Before you go on holiday remember to secure your home and property:

• Ask neighbours and friends to keep an eye on the property • Check doors and windows are locked • Arrange for mail and newspapers to be collected • Make sure you have marked your valuables and recorded serial numbers • Where possible, hide valuables • Set the burglar alarm • Set timer switches for lighting

COMMUNITY NEWS

DRAMA CLASSES ENROLLING NOW

FOR 2017

For Confidence, Creativity, Poise, Self Expression & Fun.

Short Films an option. Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays in Malak.

Small groups for teens. Private Sessions for adults available.

Groups for 3 - 5 yrs; 6 - 8 yrs; 9 - 12 yrs. Pathways to NIDA and WAAPA, etc.

Inquire: Gillian Rose, Principal The Outspoken Swan Academy

for Drama, Film & Speech Mob: 0421115538; b: 79787680 theoutspokenswan@gmail.com

Like The Outspoken Swan Academy of Drama, Film & Communication on Facebook.

COMMUNITY NEWS

HELP MIX 104.9 STUFF THE BUS! The Mix 104.9 Stuff The Bus donation drive will be pulling into the Sanderson NAC at Sanderson

Middle School staff carpark at around 7.00pm on Thursday the 15 December!

We are looking to the Sanderson Community and families to help us Stuff The Bus with new un-

wrapped toys and cash donations.

If you can help please deliver your donations to Sanderson Middle School Reception by 3.00pm on Thursday the 15th of December or bring them to the

FREE COMMUNITY BBQ FROM 5.30PM Sanderson Middle School Staff Carpark, Matthews Road Wulagi.