20 June 2008 No. 8 F R O M T H E P R I N C I P A L :

Prayer and Reflection

(Jesus) rose from the table, took off his outer garment, and tied a towel around his waist. Then he poured some water into a wash basin and began to wash the disciple’s feet.

John 13: 4-5

In his book, The Beloved Captain, Donald Hankey tells how the captain cared for the feet of his troops. After long marches, he got down on his hands and knees to take a look at the worst cases. If a blister needed lancing, he would sometimes lance it himself. Hankey says, “There was no affectation about this. It seemed to have a touch of Christ about it, and we loved and honoured him more” for it. How much of a “touch of Christ” is there in my concern for people with whom I work or live? “Let us not be satisfied with just giving money

Money is not enough; money can be got;

But they need our hearts to love them.”

Mother Teresa

Coming Events - 2008 25 Jun Yr 7 09 TEC Testing Day 26 Jun MCS R.L. & Football Finals 27 Jun Mufti Day – Wear your favourite jersey 2 Jul Yrs 9 & 10 Parent/Teacher Night 4 Jul College Athletics Carnival 4 Jul Term 2 Concludes 22 Jul Staff Development Day 23 Jul Term 3 Commences Winter Uniform 24 Jul MCS Tennis (12-15) 28 Jul Yr 11 VET Placement to 8th August 29 Jul Yr 10 Reflection Day 30 Jul Yrs 7 & 8 Parent/Teacher Night 31 Jul MCS Tennis (16-Opens) 1 Aug Staff Development Day

Dear parents, students and staff

WYD: World Youth Day is fast approaching. There has been a tremendous amount of organization on behalf of a number of people here at Holy Cross, in particular Ms. Curtis. I would like to acknowledge Ms. Curtis for her dedication to the role as WYD Coordinator. Ms. Curtis has instilled in a number of students and staff a genuine sense of anticipation and excitement regarding this great event. We thank her for her efforts. During WYD week Holy Cross College will be hosting approximately 540 ‘Pilgrims’; these people will be sleeping on-site and then travelling to the venues each day. The staff has volunteered their services in a number of capacities from on-site management to helping with catering; this is a big task. Each morning, for six consecutive days, we will be doing our best to help serve breakfast and in the late evening some supper to our 540 guests. We encourage as many parents and students who would like to volunteer to help in any capacity, to come forward and add their name to the roster by con-tacting Mr. Hicks. To include your name to the ‘catering staff’ for just one morning or evening would be of great help. Please show your support and be generous. Part of the ‘charism’ of the Patrician Brothers is hospitality; this is our oppor-tunity as part of a welcoming community to demonstrate it on their behalf. Extra Curricula: There has been a tremendous amount of work by the ‘coaching staff’ in the extra curricula activities of debating and sport throughout Term 2. Without the dedication of these fine teachers the boys would not have had the opportunity to participate each week. To all of our coaches: Mr. Kuchappan, Ms. Abdo in debating, and football Mr. White, Mr. Rugg, Mr. Chase, Mr. Hicks, Mr. Kelton, Mr. Horner, Mr. Kisrwani, Mr. Acosta, Mr. Barrett, Ms. Sheahan, Ms.van Domburg, Mr. Rekrutt, Mr. Saez, and our referee Mr. Samyia we thank you for the personal time that you give to these activities. Your spirit and genuine love of working with the boys outside the classroom is readily acknowledged and appreciated.

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ENROL NOW FOR 2009 Years 7 & 11

Enrolment packages available from the College

From the Assistant Principal When the College Open day was held earlier this term, the boys who gave up their time on the Sunday were

promised an afternoon ‘Early Break’ from School. This gratitude of thanks from the College will be extended to all those students on Friday July 4th. The students involved will depart from school at the start of lunch-time (1.30pm). All students involved will need to check with their Year Coordinators to ensure their name is listed for early departure. A letter regarding this will be sent home early next week.

On April 30th this year a number of students performed at the ACER Arena in the Patrician Brothers’ Bicentenary

Concert. As a token of appreciation, each student has been given a DVD of the concert. In addition the Patri-cian Brothers and the School have arranged an outing to Luna Park for the cast members on Thursday 3rd July. This is the second Last day of Term. A letter of permission will be sent home regarding this outing.

The Semester 1 exam block has now been completed. The completion of these exams does not mean that Teaching and

Learning for this term has finished for your sons. Teachers have started or are starting new topics that will be assessed throughout Terms 3 and 4, so it is important that all students remain focused.

The Year 9 and 10 Parent Teacher night is fast approaching. This will be conducted on Tuesday 1st July. It is most

important that you attend this evening to collect your sons’ Semester One report but also to meet with teachers to discuss your sons’ progress. Next week your son will receive a Parent Teacher interview-booking sheet to allow you the parents the opportunity to book interview times with the teaching staff. This is a very busy evening for teachers so parents will need to book a time.

Important Dates 1st July – Year 9 and 10 Parent and Teacher Interview Evening. Reports will distributed on this night 23rd July – Term 3 Starts years 7-12 30th July – Year 7 and 8 Parent and Teacher Interview Evening. Reports will be distributed on this night 1st August – Staff Development Day – Pupil Free day. 11th August – Trial HSC Examinations begin Thanks Phillip Gibney Acting Assistant Principal

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From the Principal continued Term 3 Please note that the first student day for Term 3 is Wednesday 23rd July. Monday 21st July is a non school day due to WYD finishing, whilst Tuesday 22nd July is a ‘Staff Development Day’. Please note these dates in your diary. Michael McCormack Acting Principal

WYD08 June Bulletin!

World Youth Day (WYD) is the largest youth event in the world and will be held in Sydney from Tuesday 15 to Sunday 20 July 2008. Organised by the Catholic Church, WYD brings together young people from around the globe to celebrate and learn about their faith on a more regular basis. WYD08 will be the largest event Australia has ever hosted. It will attract over 125,000 inter-national visitors - more than the 2000 Olympics. WYD08 will mark the first visit of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to Australia. Through the WYD08 experience, young people from throughout the world will make a pilgrimage in faith and meet, and experience the love of God. It has now become the larg-

est single mobilisation of young people (aged 16-35) in the world. The week culminates in the Final Mass celebrated by the Pope on the last day (the actual World Youth Day) which is the largest event of the week. World Youth Day is an invitation from the Pope to the youth of the world to celebrate their faith around a particular theme: Acts 1: 8 ‘You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses.’ Everyone is welcome to attend! SPECIAL OFFER: Mr. Williams would like to make an offer to those students who feel that the week of events at $150 (includes backpack, food, transport and access to all events) is out of their families’ financial means. Please apply in writing by Friday 27 June to Mr. McCormack for due consideration. Please visit the WYD website for up to date information of all the events throughout the week at: http://www.wyd2008.org/index.php/en/wyd08_events We encourage you to register now to get the full experience of WYD08, as registered pilgrims will have priority ac-cess to all events. We expect many events to be popular, so you will guarantee your entry if you register by June 30. Tuesday 15 July 2008 Opening Mass celebrated by Cardinal George Pell: 4.30-6.30pm at Barangaroo Youth Festival events : 2 - 10pm (except during Opening Mass) at Sydney CBD locations.

Wednesday 16 - Friday 18 July 2008 Catechesis (teaching) sessions: 9.00am-12.00pm OR 10.00am-1.00pm at over 250 locations across Sydney Youth Festival events : 2-10pm at Sydney CBD locations.

Thursday 17 July 2008 Catechesis (teaching) sessions: 9.00am-12.00pm OR 10.00am-1.00pm at over 250 locations across Sydney Papal Arrival via Boat-a-cade and welcome of the Pope on Sydney Harbour. Commences at 2.45pm on Sydney

Harbour and at Barangaroo Youth Festival events : 2 - 10pm (except during Papal Arrival) at Sydney CBD.

Friday 18 July 2008 Catechesis (teaching) sessions: 9.00am-12.00pm OR 10.00am-1.00pm at over 250 locations across Sydney Stations of the Cross - a re-enactment of the last moments of Jesus' life: 3-6pm at St Mary's Cathedral, Baranga-

roo, Darling Harbour, Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Domain Youth Festival events : 2 - 10pm (except during Stations of the Cross) at Sydney CBD locations.

Saturday 19 July 2008 Pilgrimage walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Randwick Racecourse: 5.30am starting at the Bridge

through the city to Southern Cross Precinct. Evening Vigil with the Pope and sleep out 'under the stars': 7.00pm-

9.00am at Randwick Racecourse Sunday 20 July 2008 Papal motorcade commencing in Centennial Park at 9am. Final Mass celebrated by the Pope: 10am at Southern Cross Precinct, Rand-

wick Racecourse and Centennial Park Announcement of next host city: 12.15pm

Youth Festival events : 12.30-5pm at Southern Cross Precinct, Randwick Racecourse and Centennial Park

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POSITIVE FEEDBACK To Whom It May Concern, I am a regular commuter on the L20 bus service that runs from Parramatta to the City. I wanted to commend the handful of students from your college that also use this bus service. They are always polite, quiet, in full uniform, respectful of others and always offer their seats to paying commuters. There are many students from other schools who also use this service and your boys are a cut above them when it comes to behaviour and appearance. These boys are a real credit to their families and your college. Congratulations. Many thanks for your time. Elizabeth Caulfield Commercial Sales Support Targus Australia

WYD08 June Bulletin! Continued Major WYD08 venues include:

Barangaroo, East Darling Harbour Darling Harbour The Domain Hyde Park First Fleet Park, Circular Quay Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Randwick Racecourse Centennial Park

Australia welcomes the World! From Thursday 10 to Monday 14 July, dioceses in Australia will also host pilgrims for Days in the Diocese. Please visit for information on all dioceses: (e.g. Sydney, Parramatta and Broken Bay’s gather-ings will be held at Tumbi Umbi). http://www.wyd2008.org/index.php/en/wyd08_events/days_in_the_dioceses The Youth of the world will join local communities in prayer and celebration, to experience Australia beyond Syd-ney, to help renew the Church in the places they visit, as well as to receive Australian hospitality. Volunteers If parents wish to volunteer with breakfast catering (7-9am) for the 532 visiting pilgrims each morning from the school canteen, please call the school and speak with Mrs. Lorraine Milward (Canteen Manager). Your sup-port would be much appreciated.

Only 25 days to go! Ms. Sonia Curtis WYD Coordinator

Cross Contention Not Enough to Stop Barrelling Blacktown

Holy Cross dominated Blacktown in the 1st 40 minutes, but possession cost the boys dearly in the 2nd half. Josh Thompson reporting From the kickoff it looked all Blacktown. Cross fumbled the kick off and gave the visitors the scrum feed 5 metres from the line. The resultant play netted Blacktown the 4 points; converted into 6 from the side line. The boys dug deep with Woodsy showing the way with a gutsy line break which the lads later converted into a 4 pointer with some slick, wide spread passing. We suspect that Golding left his kicking boots at home as he was un-able to secure the other 2 points from the side line leaving us at 6-4. The attempted kick off from Blacktown was perfect for HCC as it sailed out on the full. The boys had the ensuing penalty from the halfway. The lads used the first set to great advantage when five-eighth Politoni found himself planting another 4 pointer in the near corner of the park. The Score only made it to 8-6; Golding still hadn’t found his kicking boots, narrowly missing the extras. The Fullback may have had the wrong boots on but that didn’t stop him saving tries by tossing front rowers over the side line. Ronzel showed his skills with the ball and linked in with centre, Michael Craig, who dived over in the cor-ner for another HCC 4 pointer. The wide out conversion attempt was guided over the black dot by new kicker Chris Glover; HCC taking control at 14-6. The defence dug deep as we approached the end of the half, despite a knock on from HCC at the 10 metre line; Glover managed to get himself between the ball and the turf to prevent the try. The ensuing knock-on by the Black-town halfback relieved the pressure for the boys to close out the half on top. Despite the ‘rev-up’ at half time from Coach Tim White, the 2nd half didn’t go to plan. Michael Craig courageously led the charge going in for the first tackle of the half only to get an eyeful of a Black-town fist. The eye massage left the centre needing some needle work to patch him back together. HCC defence in the middle of the park showed great poise as an impressive effort from the likes of the young centre, Brooks, and the front and back rowers, Woods and Mizzi, stopped the visitors from gaining yardage. The winger, Foged, also showed impressive skills with solid tackles on the outside, however applause is in order for the likes of the half-back Glover as he intercepted a loose pass and pinned the ears back, try line in sight. He was cut down short of the line by good defence. The 2nd half possession favoured Blacktown, which determined the match as 22 out of 26 sets allowed them to pile on 30 points. With the huge effort required from HCC, the boys were tiring. This stretched our edge defence, pun-ishing the wings. The lads fought hard all game but, understandably, 15% of possession is nowhere near enough to win a ball game. Coach Tim White, clearly less than ecstatic with the outcome saying “We should have won. Next time we will”.

Semi Final time with a very disrupted preparation. HCC V St Doms The game started well with both teams sounding each other out. St Doms put a lot of pressure on the HCC tryline but the team only cracked once and that was a very long range effort from the St Doms fullback. The Cross boys stayed in the game with committed defence and strong attacking play. Half time had HCC 10 St Doms 4. The second half started very well for the cross boys and the score went out to 20 to 4. At this point the St Doms boys started to play a bit smarter and used their strength out wide; they came back with 4 tries and converted three of them to win 26-20 in the last 10 sec. The cross boys worked very hard for the entire game. Best players: 3 points Seo Tatola 2 points Ola Moana 1 point Jason Camroux I would like to thank the boys for the way they have played throughout the year and the effort they have put in at the training sessions and games. We now need to refocus on the Balmain knockout. Mr K Rugg Coach

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Athletics Carnival The College Athletics Carnival has had to be postponed to Friday 4th of July due to the wet weather and the groundsmen not being able to mark the running track. The programme of events is listed below Period 1 All ages for Shot Putt Period 2 All ages for Discus Period 3 All ages for Long Jump Period 4 All ages for Javelin Period 5 All ages for 100 and 200m races. Other events such as the 400m, 800m, 1500m High Jump and Triple Jump will take place during lunchtime as conditions allow us to hold them. Boys will be notified on the day preceding as to what events are to be held the next day. Students involved in the different events will have the lists placed on the notice boards around the college. Boys are to check these boards in the last week of term. Any Student not involved in these events is expected to be in his normal class.

Keith Rugg Sport Coordinator

Congratulations

Congratulations to Todd Considine on his selection in the NSWCCC Merit team that was announced after the recent Trials. Todd’s Team NSWCC North finished runners up in the State carnival. This is a tremendous effort by Todd as he is the first HCC Student to gain selection in a NSWCCC AFL team to my knowledge. Well done. Mr K Rugg Sport Coordinator

ANNUAL BALMAIN SCHOOLS KNOCKOUT

The Annual Balmain Schools Knockout will take place on Friday the 27th of June (next Friday). The following MCS Rugby League teams will be involved in this day:- 13Bs, 13As, 14s, 15s and 16s. No other student is allowed to attend or put their name down to attend. At the moment we have only been told when the day is to be held. As soon as we receive information on what time the first and last games are on for each team we will send a note home with the relevant informa-tion on. If parents have any question they can ring the College (9808-1033) and ask to speak to Mr Rugg the Sports Coordinator. Mr K Rugg Sport Coordinator

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PHONE PROBLEMS—SORRY! We have been experiencing problems with our phone lines due to construction work.

We apologise for any inconvenience and we hope that our services will soon be back to

normal.

SCHOOL FEES Reminder

Term 2 Fees are now overdue.

Please settle your account before

Monday 30th June 2008

Thank you. .

HCC BRONZE AWARDS Congratulations to the following

students who have recently received Bronze Awards.

Student Name Year

Jarrod Boyle 7

Joshua Comroux 7

Bradley Denlow 7

Andrew Jamons 7

Mitchell Kenny 7

Nicholas Meredith 7

Christopher Moscato 7

Joseph Ruggeri 7

Jason Stanton 7

Johnathon Yip 7

Daniele Costa 9

Dae Uk Han 9

Jamesray Khoury x 2 9

Kirk Mitchell 9

James Poniris 9

Dylan Vassallo-Waters 9

Joseph DiGirolamo 10

CANTEEN SPECIAL

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Term 3.

* some price increases

HCC UNIFORM SHOP Opening Times

Tuesdays: 8.00am—9.30am Fridays: 8.00am—9.30am Enquiries phone: 9449 9777 Email: andrew@cowanlewis.com.au Fax: 9440 8931

CANTEEN ROSTER 2008 Group 3

23-27 Jun 08 Group 4

30 Jun—4 Jul 08 M O N

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Nicole Mather Sharon Calabro Jo-anne Plug

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