Newsletter 2018 · Newsletter ISSUE 4: Friday 9 March 2018 2018 ... and also won the house spirit...

ST aLOYSIUS college53 Wakefield Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000 / www.sac.sa.edu.au / 82173200 Page 1

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Newsletter

ISSUE 4: Friday 9 March 2018

2018

Ms Paddy McEvoyPRINCIPAL

FROM THE PRINCIPALDear Parents/Guardians, Friends and Students of SAC,

Open Day marked the first visit to St Aloysius College for many families. First impressions matter and the breadth of experiences and talents on display certainly made an impact. Thank you to the current families who came along to see their daughters participate, and who brought with them friends, family or neighbours. This evening is one of the key dates in our school calendar, and we all feel great pride in our school at these moments. As we prepare to interview many prospective students at our Enrolment Morning on Saturday 17 March, it is a great reminder that we are part of a vibrant and engaged learning community. Continued page 2

Experiences and talents on display certainly made an impact on Open Day 2018

• 2018 Open Day Photos...............................3

• Term 1 Diary (Weeks 7 & 8)........................4

• Canteen Roster (Weeks 7 & 8)..................4

• Waste Free Wednesdays.............................5

• Year 1 Excursion..............................................6

• Secondary Sport.........................................7,8

• Gymnastics..................................................8

• Year 8 Camp......................................................9

• SAC Mural........................................................10

• Adelaide Fringe at SAC..............................10

• Invitation - Class of ‘65 Reunion.............10

• Sacraments Update....................................11

• Caritas Australia............................................11

• Food & Fibre Education SA......................12

• Digital Technologies Competition.......12

• Quiz Night - World Challenge.................12


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From the Principal continued...

St Aloysius College

This has been a busy fortnight for the Music faculty and students, preparing for Music Camp, Open Day and learning their new repertoire for the year. At both Primary and Whole School assemblies, our music ensembles add life and warmth to our celebrations. A small group of singers worked with clients and staff from Catherine House (a supported accommodation service for women experiencing homelessness) to rehearse and perform songs for International Women’s Day. These opportunities to connect with some of the organisations we support through our fundraising give students valuable insights into the needs of our community.

The theme for this year’s Swimming Carnival was “When I Grow Up” and captured the imaginations of students from Years 3 to 12. Dressed in house colours, their costumes indicated the diverse range of pathways they hope to pursue beyond school. Our senior students were great role models, with high levels of energy and participation in competitive and novelty events. Congratulations to St Clare’s who were winners on the day and also won the house spirit award. Thanks to Ms Nicole Wedding, the House Captains and all the staff and students who made the day such a success.

The speaker at this year’s International Women’s Day Breakfast today was Tanya Hosch, an Australian social activist. She is a Torres Strait Islander woman who lives in Adelaide, and is the Joint Campaign Director for RECOGNISE. Given the concern about the lack of progress towards closing the gap between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians, Tanya’s words were a timely reminder of how important this issue is for our country. This year, the Justice and Mercy group organised some new activities to mark International Women’s Day, including sharing stories of inspirational women in our society and holding a cake stall to raise funds for services that support women in need.

Wishing all our students and their families a happy International Women’s Day!

Ms Paddy McEvoyPRINCIPAL

Congratulations to St Clare’s who were winners on the day and also won the house spirit award!

High levels of energy and participation defined this year’s Swimming Carnival!

SRC Executive members at the 2018 International Women’s Day Breakfast at the Convention Centre

Top to bottom:Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

meeting with Bridie Squire, Ms Kellie Osborn, Jasmine Dallimore & Sr Judith Redden on his visit to Adelaide on Thursday 8 March, 2018; Jasmine Dallimore, Sr Judith Redden &

Bridie Squire celebrating International Women’s Day at the Adelaide Town Hall


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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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12 MarchADELAIDE CUP (public holiday)

13 March 14 March 15 March 16 March9am, Year 8 immunisation 1 (Gardasil (HPV) 1st doseYear 2 Zoosnooze (1 class)

17 March9am-1pm Enrolment Interviews for 2019 & 2020 Year 2 Zoosnooze (1 class)

18 March

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19 MarchYear 4 Camp begins

20 MarchYear 4 Camp ends

21 MarchYear 12 Retreats begin

22 MarchYear 11 Outdoor Ed High Ropes course, Woodhouse (all day)

23 MarchEarth Hour DayNewsletter available on SAC websiteYear 12 Retreats end

24 March 25 March

Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

712 MarchADELAIDE CUP (public holiday)

13 MarchAmanda Pearce

14 MarchMario Corena

15 MarchGeorgia d’Assumpcao

16 MarchKelly Crowe

819 MarchSusan Farrell Amy Podwysock

20 MarchHelp needed

21 MarchNatasha Mitchell

22 MarchRex Robinson

23 MarchSue Cecere

Canteen Roster, Term 1 (Weeks 7 & 8)

2018 Term 1 Diary For Students & Parents (Weeks 7 & 8)

Get a free fruit with a $5 hot lunch!

Order online with Flexischools! Have a go and order your lunch or recess online!

Also available for Years 8-12 students. You won’t have to wait in line.

https://www.flexischools.com.au/Please place your order before 9am

Clilck here to see our 2018 Summer Menu

Canteen Menu

https://www.sac.sa.edu.au/sites/default/files/documents/Menu_Term_1_2018_Summer.pdf


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WASTE FREE WEDNESDAYS!After the success of NUDE FOOD DAY in 2017, in 2018 we have started WASTE FREE WEDNESDAYS. This will happen each WEDNESDAY from now on!

This is an opportunity for us to continue the great work we started last year, with our ‘Waste free lunch and recess challenge’.

This healthy ‘zero waste lunch day’ encourages us to reduce the amount of waste we produce. Our first ‘Waste Free Wednesday’ was Wednesday 28 February. Let’s keep up the good work!

Primary students working hard to wipe out waste!

Should Every School Have Waste Free Wednesday?Your school must be a part of WFW. It’s extremely healthy, people save a huge amount of money and it will encourage others to help this planet. WFW will make an incredibly big impact on turning this world’s huge dump of litter into a much prettier and environmentally friendly place. Schools that participate in WFW make positive changes to the world’s rubbish. Wouldn’t you want your children going to an educational, clean, waste free school?

To begin with, WFW is about healthy eating. WFW will effect schools health splendidly. Classes won’t be able to bring packaged foods such as chips and popcorn. By reducing waste, this will force students to bring healthier alternatives. People can also bring nude food; this means foods with its own package, such as apples, bananas and pears. Packaged foods forces unhealthy eating habits. I always bring containers and I have healthier eating habits.

Secondly, people will save lots of money. They could spend that money on much more important things. Also every now and again people could take a holiday. Remember when you buy packaged foods, you pay for the package. With packaging you don’t save one cent of your money you’re just spending and spending! Wouldn’t you rather have a nice holiday than spending heaps of money and ruin the planet?

Lastly, WFW in schools will encourage others to follow this initiative. This will help the war on coffee cups. By encouraging others to become waste free it will make work places and life

cleaner places. Just by reusing, reducing and recycling, we can help everyone realise that you have to do your part in the war against waste. If no one did their part, this world would be disgusting. Did you know most landfill takes thousands of years to break down?

In conclusion, all schools should definitely have WFW. It will improve health spectacularly, it will save people loads of money and will encourage others to join in. This will help litter problems. It is bogus to think WFW isn’t a good idea. So stop buying wrappers and use containers, today! By Georgia Elborough 5JA


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YEAR 1 MIGRATION MUSEUM EXCURSIONDuring Week 5, the Year 1 classes visited the Migration Museum to support their learning in History this term. Students explored the past, focusing on school and daily life and made comparisons between the past and the present.

Year 1 Teachers

My favourite part was using the magnifying glass in the museum. Kavya Shroff 1SCMy favourite part was playing the games and dressing up. Aimee Anil 1SCMy favourite part was when I was marching with Toby. Joy Julianto 1JGMy favourite part was when I was tapping the hula hoop to make it roll.Alina Thai 1JG

Students’ Reflections

My favourite part was when we used the bones to play knuckles. Sarah Wan 1JGMy favourite part was dressing up in the olden day clothes. Flor-Sofia1IDMy favourite part was getting an old fashioned name for the day. Ceola Cush 1IDMy favourite part was using a slate and seeing the olden day food. Ashley Phillis 1ID


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SECONDARY SPORT

We are now three rounds into the Summer Secondary Sport season with only two more rounds and finals to play. The girls have had some great success with a number of our teams sitting in first or second place on their premiership tables and looking good for finals.

In week 4, we had a team of 18 Years 7-12 students compete in the Schools Triathlon Championships at West Lakes Canoe Club. There were plenty of nerves on the starting line with many of our girls brand new to the sport. There was no need for nerves, as all of the girls had been well prepared by Ms Zoe Duffy in some tough Triathlon specific training sessions in the lead up to the event. This saw our team come away with some great results. The girls had the option of competing in a Come ‘n’ Try individual event, which varied in length depending on age group, as a way of introducing them to Triathlon. Congratulations to Meredith Norman (12LF) who won the Senior Girls Come ‘n’ Try race and to Prudence Beaumont who finished 5th in her Junior Come ‘n’ Try race. Many of our students competed in the team event, which involved three athletes each completing one leg of the Triathlon. Congratulations to one of our Senior Girls’ teams who took out first place in their team event and our Year 7 team who also won the Year 7 team race. All other teams finished in the top 10, which is a great result.A special mention to Pia Marschall (8MB) who was the only student to compete in her State Trial race. After finishing 4th, she has been selected to compete in the State Triathlon team! We wish Pia all the best with her training and future races. Thank you to coach Ms Zoe Duffy and official Gretel Oliver for their assistance both on the day and in the lead up to the event. We look forward to seeing the girls compete again in the future.

Ms Katie FenoughtySECONDARY SPORT COORDINATOR

Triathlon State Trials

Term 1 so far...

ReminderThere are no Saturday secondary sport games this weekend March 10 due to it being the Adelaide Cup Long Weekend.

The Term 2/3 secondary sport nominations for netball, badminton, soccer, lacrosse (Years 7/8 only), AeroSchools (Year 7 only) and 9–a-side football are to be completed online. Students in Years 7-12 who are interested in nominating must access the Secondary Sport Handbook from the SAC website. This document provides a summary of the sport options available in Terms 2 and 3 for Year 7 -12 students as well as instructions on how to nominate. Students have also be emailed a Term 2/3 secondary sport overview with information regarding nominating for Term 2/3 sport. Nominations for 2018 Secondary term 2/3 sport close TODAY at 9:00pm. Nominations and payments will not be accepted after this date. For further information, please contact me (Ms Katie Fenoughty).

Term 2/3 Sport

Nominate for 2018 Term 2/3 sport!Go to the following site to complete the online nomination

and payment for sport at SAC.https://SACA.formstack.com/forms/sportt2

Link available on the school website. Select the online payment tab from the homepage. Please refer to the Secondary Sport

Overview and Handbook for further instructions. NOMINATIONS CLOSE TONIGHT AT 9.00PM

Over Terms 2-4 secondary students (Years 8-12 only) are given the opportunity to trial for our knockout sport teams. Students will be trialed and the best available team will be selected to represent St Aloysius College. In 2018, we would like to nominate teams for Junior and Open netball, Junior basketball, Junior and Open touch football, Open soccer and Open volleyball. Any students selected in these teams must be committed to all training and games, with an expectation to adhere to the Secondary Sport Knockout Policies outlined in the Secondary Sport Handbook in order to maintain a position in the team. If your daughter excels in any of the sports below, she is encouraged to trial in order to represent the school. Students must pay careful attention to the student bulletin notices and SharePoint regarding meeting times, registration of interest and trial details.

In Week 7 information will be issued via SharePoint regarding Open Knockout Volleyball, Junior and Senior

Knockout Netball and Year 8/9 Knockout Touch Football. Students who wish to be considered for these teams

must check SharePoint for further details.

Knockout Sport

Charlotte looking to pass off in her game for the Snr SAC 1 team

Listening to some feedback after a game against Mercedes

Umaima with a big serve for her team, Senior SAC 1


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Triathlon State Trials

Student Achievement

Congratulations to Victoria who became the 2018 U15 State 800m champion earlier this term. What a fantastic achievement and we look forward to hearing more about your achievements in the future!

Left: Victoria with her medal for winning the U15 800m race

Prudence finishing the swim leg before the transition to the bike Meredith crossing the line in first place in the Senior Come ‘n’ Try event

2018 Triathlon team Pia in transition between the bike and run leg!

GYMNASTICSThe Reception and Year 1 students have been learning gymnastics in their Physical Education lessons this term. The classes have engaged enthusiastically in a variety of physical skills: rocking, rolling, jumping and balancing with and without equipment. Using different gymnastics apparatus, the girls have challenged themselves to control their body movements individually and when working with a partner or in small groups. The students have demonstrated increased confidence and body awareness on the mini-trampoline, low and high bars, off boxes and on the floor mats. It has been pleasing to see the girls’ gymnastics skill levels develop over the past five weeks.

Ms Sarah EatonPRIMARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Secondary Sport CoordinatorMs Katie Fenoughty

[email protected]>0447 937 709 | 8217 3233


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“The activities were amazing and we

could face any fears.”

YEAR 8 CAMP

What I enjoyed about camp was being able to do activities with my friends, while getting to know others and making new friends. Sierra Whitfield RGWhat I enjoyed about camp was facing my fears and not being afraid to try new things. (The food was great too!) Emily Notarangelo RGMy favourite part about camp was trying new activities that I have never tried before. I had a really fun time there. Amanda Lai RGA few of my favourite things about Year 8 camp were the many friendships I formed through my group and with other dorms. The activities were amazing and we could face any fears. Emma Dalton RG

My favourite thing was the giant swing. I faced my fear of heights and had fun. I also enjoyed the disco. We were dancing, singing and watching the teachers dance - they all have good moves! Glenhaven Park was the best camp I’ve ever been on! Ella Shephard RGThe staff at Glenhaven Park welcomed us with many smiles and home cooked treats! We participated in many thrilling activities which let out a scream in all of us. Overall, camp was an amazing experience and one I will never forget! Georgia Psarros RG


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Exciting & Creative

As part of a school-wide re-branding initiative, 15 girls across Years 8 to 12 have been working on an exciting new Art project: to design and create a giant mural promoting SAC. In workshops throughout the year, we will be designing, planning and eventually executing the painting of a series of murals representing the College, with help from Mr David Riggs, a professional marketing consultant. In the two workshops we have had so far, the team has been talking about thinking differently, making an impact, as well as brainstorming some ideas for themes. We are all very excited to be part of this huge project and ready to create an incredible mural that truly shows just what St Aloysius girls are capable of doing.Jasmine Dallimore, on behalf of the SAC Branding Mural Team

ART PROJECTSAC MURAL

YEAR 8 CAMP

This week the Drama, Science and English faculties invited talented Fringe Festival performer John Hinton to the SAC Drama theatre to present his show ‘The Origins of the Species’ based on the life of world famous scientist, Charles Darwin. Mr Hinton sang, danced and acted his way through an hour of comedy and history with a good dash of science and biography thrown in. He thoroughly entertained our Year 9 students. All of Mr Hinton’s shows are showing at Holden St Theatre and if you are interested you can see him playing Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein or Madam Curie!Tickets are available through fringeTix.

Mr Tom CoultasDRAMA COORDINATOR

St Aloysius College

CLASS OF ‘65 REUNIONWe have been having casual reunions since November 2015.

Our first gathering this year is on Saturday 24 March at 10am at Settebello Café, 134a The Parade, Norwood.

If you started in the primary school or in the secondary school in 1961 or joined our year at some other time, we welcome you with open arms!

Contact Jenni Gay on 0408 088 270 or [email protected] to join the mailing list.


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Thank you to all the families who attended our first Sacrament meeting on Tuesday 27 February. Fr Charles Gauci from the Adelaide Cathedral Parish spoke about the importance of sacraments as signs and symbols that are an integral part of our life and Christian journey. Parent and caregivers received nomination forms and dates for meetings and celebrations this year. Please return nomination forms by Thursday 15 March.A reminder that your daughters will be presented at the Rite of Welcome on Sunday March 18 at 6pm in the St Francis Xavier Cathedral. Students are asked to wear their summer uniform and arrive by 5.45pm. Students from St Marys College and Christian Brothers College will also be presented at the same Rite of Welcome.

Sandra Sofia (R-6 REC)RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (R-7) COORDINATOR

CARITAS AUSTRALIA JUST LEADERSHIP DAY

Caritas Australia is a Catholic organisation that assists communities in 36 countries in Asia, Africa and Australia by providing basic needs and skills to improve lives. Project Compassion is one part of Caritas Australia. During Lent, we are asked to give to others and one way of doing this is to support the works of Project Compassion by donating money that will be used to assist many communities.

One of the projects Year 6 JAM leaders discussed at the Just Leadership Day was how to raise awareness of the necessity of having clean water, essential for the health of children. We have decided to have an awareness and fundraising day on Tuesday of Week 7 in the Dunlevie Courtyard at lunchtime. Primary students are asked to bring silver or gold coins to fill in a class water drop. All money will go to Project Compassion.

Sandra Sofia (R-6 REC)RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (R-7) COORDINATOR


On Wednesday 21 February, JAM (Justice & Mercy) leaders from lots of different schools came together and talked about Caritas Australia. Suzy from Caritas talked to us and shared lots of sad and happy information about people that Caritas has helped. We got into groups of three, with people from other schools and discussed some questions and issues. Our guest speaker, Fr George who is the Head of Caritas Australia came to talk to us about his youth in Sri Lanka. This experience was really interesting and fun.Alicia Rudko RL (Year 6 Primary JAM leader)When I went to Caritas Australia- Just leadership Day, I learnt lots of inspiring things that I didn’t know about that were happening around the world. Caritas works in many countries. One activity involved a beachball and as Suzy said a word such as Caritas she threw the ball to someone and they had to say a word related to Caritas. I had fun meeting other students from other schools and working as a team with my own school to create new ideas. Mia Young TN (Year 7 Primary JAM leader)

Year 7 Primary JAM leaders

Year 6 Primary JAM leaders Year 6 & Year 7 Primary JAM leaders at Just Leadership Day


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Application forms can be found at: http://foodandfibreeducationsa.com.au/

education-programs/student-camps/

The 2018 Digital Technologies Competition which is an initiative of Educational Assessment Australia (EAA) of the University of New South Wales (UNSW) will be held on Tuesday 8 May 2018. This competition provides an opportunity for all students to gain a measure of their own achievement in an external assessment situation. It provides schools and teachers with comprehensive reporting of results and also gives parents helpful information regarding their child’s performance.

The competition is open to all students from Year 3 to Year 10.

• All participating students receive a Certificate and an individual Student Report indicating which questions they answered correctly, as well as the average mark for the state/region

• Certificates are awarded for each year level in each state/region as follows:

• High Distinction to the top 1% of entrants• Distinction to the next 10% of entrants• Credit to the next 25% of entrants• Participation to all other students who sit the competition• Medals are awarded to the top student(s) in each year level in

the state/country/region.All entries must be made through our secure online payment page which can be accessed from the SAC website. Alternatively, click on the following link:

https://www.sac.sa.edu.au/our-school/online-payments

The cost of entry is $9.90. All entries must be received by Monday 19 March (Week 8 of Term 1) at the latest.

Mr Brian Davey ICT COORDINATOR

WHAT’S ON?Full STEAM Ahead! An agriculture and science camp developed to encourage secondary school students to consider agricultural careers. New Holland and Food and Fibre Education SA invites students in Year 10 to 12 to discover the world of agriculture and technology in South Australia by applying for our Full STEAM Ahead scholarship. The theme of the camp is ‘STEAM’ - science, technology, engineering, agriculture and maths

THE CAMP: The four day camp will visit a range of metropolitan and regional areas showcasing different careers and opportunities in food production, plant science, livestock nutrition and animal genetics, agricultural science, agricultural engineering and food science. Meet potential employers, network with South Australian research scientists and industry experts, explore over 50 different careers and see which one suits them!

THE PLACEMENT: Following the camp the students will get the opportunity to complete a week long work placement at a food and fibre based organisation.Here they will try their hand at being a researcher, consultant or producer gaining valuable career networks and experience.

WHO:Anyone in Years 10-12 can apply! If they like science, are curious about where their food comes from or are considering a career in the industry we encourage them to apply.

WHEN:The camp runs from 16th until the 19th of April 2018

HOW TO APPLY: Simply fill out the application form and return it to Rebekah by Friday 6 April.

Ms Alison BullockSCIENCE COORDINATOR

The SAC World Challenge team for 2018 are holding a Quiz Night to raise funds for their expedition at the end of the year.

Saturday 24 Marchat SAC, Redden Centre (6pm for a 6.30pm start)

Cost: $20

PRIZES GALORE! Affordable drinks available for purchase at the bar!

BYO nibbles to share amongst your table.

Crèche facilities will be provided on the evening.

Please speak with Alan Brown, Rachel Gould, Zoe Duffy or one of the members of the World Challenge team

for further information.

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