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Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Friends The Challenge of Cyberspace We are living through a time of great change - perhaps the greatest social change since the industrial revolution. As we come to grips with the government’s education revolution, the real impact of technological advancement is becoming all too apparent. The generation gap between the current school student and those of earlier generations, much less their parents and teachers, has never been greater. The contemporary in 2009 hasn’t known a world without mobile phones or the internet. They are extremely savvy with technology. Their way of communicating and socialising is unique – by text messages, email and chat rooms. They have scant regard for personal privacy as they open up their lives on sites such as ‘facebook’ and the like. Yet, they are still our children experiencing all the insecurities of adolescence. Unfortunately, along with all the advantages of this technology, there are a myriad of problems. This new order has led to negative consequences such as internet bullying and harassment, breaches of privacy, the risk of a dangerous new breed of sexual predators and access to an unlimited quantity of questionable material. To counter the enormity of this change a degree of control and certainty is needed at school and home. We as educators are as challenged as you are as parents. We need to be receptive to change and innovation. We also need to teach our young people how to be discerning internet users – not to accept everything that they google as being true and accurate. We need to control what they access without limiting the wonderful learning opportunities and experiences that the internet offers. In addition, we need to make them aware of some of the legal ramifications of inappropriate use of the net. Posted on our website is a list of legal consequences which was recently sent out to the school by the Catholic Commission - www.marcellin.nsw.edu.au/parentsfriends. Similarly, at home the time and type of internet use needs to be controlled. Boys should not be up all night playing on the computer. It also should be housed in a fairly central place so its use can be monitored - preferably not a bedroom. Most importantly, it shouldn’t interfere with traditional family life eg set meal times and personal interaction. Ultimately, boys need structure and guidance – they need parents and teachers who are not afraid to make the hard calls. They need to be accountable for mistakes as they grow and develop a moral code which will carry them through life. At school and home we need to be vigilant. From a school perspective, we feel we have responded with a fairly ‘black and white’ policy with our responsible use of technology guidelines. We also feel we have developed a balanced response to the computer rollout and are totally commied to updating and improving methods of teaching and learning. Ultimately, as we all face this awesome challenge of change, we owe it to the boys to be diligent and control what we can control. Number 4 March 4th 2009 MCR MARCELLIN COLLEGE RANDWICK NEWSLETTER Mr Les Salisbury Deputy Headmaster God bless CYBERSAFETY INSERVICE Staff will aend a Cybersafety Inservice on Thursday 9th April. There will be a Special Parents in Touch Cybersafety information evening on 6th May at 7.30 pm (more details to follow).
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Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Friends
The Challenge of Cyberspace
We are living through a time of great change - perhaps the greatest social change since the industrial revolution. As we come to grips with the government’s education revolution, the real impact of technological advancement is becoming all too apparent. The generation gap between the current school student and those of earlier generations, much less their parents and teachers, has never been greater. The contemporary in 2009 hasn’t known a world without mobile phones or the internet. They are extremely savvy with technology. Their way of communicating and socialising is unique – by text messages, email and chat rooms. They have scant regard for personal privacy as they open up their lives on sites such as ‘facebook’ and the like. Yet, they are still our children experiencing all the insecurities of adolescence.
Unfortunately, along with all the advantages of this technology, there are a myriad of problems. This new order has led to negative consequences such as internet bullying and harassment, breaches of privacy, the risk of a dangerous new breed of sexual predators and access to an unlimited quantity of questionable material.
To counter the enormity of this change a degree of control and certainty is needed at school and home. We as educators are as challenged as you are as parents. We need to be receptive to change and innovation. We also need to teach our young people how to be discerning internet users – not to accept everything that they google as being true and accurate. We need to control what they access without limiting the wonderful learning opportunities and experiences that the internet offers. In addition, we need to make them aware of some of the legal ramifications of inappropriate use of the net. Posted on our website is a list of legal consequences which was recently sent out to the school by the Catholic Commission - www.marcellin.nsw.edu.au/parentsfriends.
Similarly, at home the time and type of internet use needs to be controlled. Boys should not be up all night playing on the computer. It also should be housed in a fairly central place so its use can be monitored - preferably not a bedroom. Most importantly, it shouldn’t interfere with traditional family life eg set meal times and personal interaction.
Ultimately, boys need structure and guidance – they need parents and teachers who are not afraid to make the hard calls. They need to be accountable for mistakes as they grow and develop a moral code which will carry them through life.
At school and home we need to be vigilant. From a school perspective, we feel we have responded with a fairly ‘black and white’ policy with our responsible use of technology guidelines. We also feel we have developed a balanced response to the computer rollout and are totally committed to updating and improving methods of teaching and learning.
Ultimately, as we all face this awesome challenge of change, we owe it to the boys to be diligent and control what we can control.
Number 4March 4th 2009
M C RM A R C E L L I NCOLLEGE RANDWICKN E W S L E T T E R
Mr Les Salisbury Deputy Headmaster
God bless
CybERSafETy iNSERviCEStaff will attend a Cybersafety Inservice on Thursday 9th April. There will be a Special Parents in Touch Cybersafety information evening on 6th May at 7.30 pm (more details to follow).
fROM THE HEaDMaSTER
Wednesday 4th March • Open Afternoon 3 - 6 pm. All are invited to come along. Year 7 boys and some Year 11 boys will act as our hosts. Lessons conclude for Years 7-10 at midday. Year 11 and 12 lessons continue until 1 pm.
Wednesday 11th March • MCC Swimming Carnival Year 7 and Year 12 will attend this function. Lessons conclude at 1 pm on this day to facilitate staff and student attendance.
Thursday 12th March • MCC Cross Country
Thursday 12th March • Year 12 Exams commence Thursday 12th March and conclude Friday 20th March
Friday 20th March • Lessons will continue until lunchtime on Friday. The staff will participate in an afternoon inservice with Celia Lashlie following lunch. Apologies for any inconvenience.
SPeCIAl AChIeveMenTSCongratulations to all these boys on their Special Achievements. Well done!
Kieran emeryYear 12
Received the Southern Courier
Junior Sports Star Award
MCC Open Touch Premiers
MCC Under 14 Basketball Premiers
MCC Under 14 Cricket Premiers
TeRM 1 CAlenDAR evenTS
SACRAMenTAl PROGRAMMeOnce again the College will be conducting a sacramental programme during Term 2. If your son would like to participate in the programme would you please contact Br Bill in the next two weeks. Marcellin staff will be taking your son through the programme, mainly in school time. Further details will be sent home via letter for those who intend to participate.
Scott WalshYear 12
State Kayaking Championships2nd place in the 1000m K2 and K4
and a 2nd in the 500 m
MCC Under 14 Touch Premiers
MCC Open basketball Premiers
Benjamin Thorntonyear 8
Gold medal in the surf swim at the NSW Age Surf Life Saving Championships and
placed 7th in the Ironman
CAThOlIC SChOOl PARenTS AGMThe Federation of Parents & Friends Association Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers for 2009 will be held on 25 March 2009 at 7.15 pm at the Catholic Education Office, 38-40 Renwick St Leichhardt. RSVP by 11 March 2009 to Sydney Federation PO Box 217 Leichhardt NSW 2040 or [email protected]
MOTheRS’ TRIP TO MITTAGOnGThere are 20 places remaining for the Mothers’ Trip to Mittagong. Forms can be collected from Br Bill.
NOTiCES aND NEWSNOTiCES aND NEWS
Left to right: Year 10: Aaron Roberts, John Murdaca, Cameron Black. Year 9: Samuel Dawe; Mar Escorrido, Christopher Goutama. Year 8: Zane Tukukino, Jack Erickson, Jake Richards.
CelIA lAShlIe - SPeCIAl PARenTS In TOUCh
Tickets $10 - On SAle nOW from the College Office.
Please ensure all monies are in an envelope with your son’s name and homeroom.
YeAR 7-8-9 ACADeMIC AWARDS ASSeMBlY
YeAR 8-9-10 leADeRS - COnGRATUlATIOnS TO TheSe BOYS On BeInG eleCTeD
Year 9 Major Award Winners Left to right: Edward Phillips, Aaron Gray, Thomas Williamson, Cameron Black, Benjamin Stepkovitch, Andrew Norton, Nicholas Saady, Samuel Chamoun
On Friday 27th February an academic assembly was held to recognise the achievements of Years 7,8,9 of 2008. First place certificates were awarded in all subjects for each homeroom in Year 7 & 8 and for all courses in Year 9. I congratulate all boys on their efforts and encourage them to build on these results in 2009. Well done boys!
Mr Marinko Colak, Curriculum Coordinator
PARenTS In TOUCh AGMOn Wednesday 25th February the Parents & Friends held their AGM with the President, Mr Michael O’Brien presenting the yearly report. The election of the 2009 committee then took place. Thank you and congratulations to all who nominated for positions on the committee, your generosity is very much appreciated.
Parents and Friends Executive: Left to right: Mr Michael O’Brien, President; Mrs Lisa Stirling, Vice President; Mrs Christina Ambados, Vice President; Mrs Helen Torok, Committee Member; Mrs Lila Saady, Secretary.
Year 7 Major Award Winners Left to right: Matthew Waller, Abaina Davis, Benjamin Liew, Luke Dooner,Benjamin Thornton, Tyler Gleeson, Andre Brimo
Year 8 Major Award Winners Left to right: Christopher Goutama, Jack McKinlay, Brendan O’Sullivan, James McKaig, Nicholas Pringle, Samuel Kelley, Alexander Sorge, Andrew Jackson
195 Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031marcellin college randwickPh: (02) 9398 6355 Fax: (02) 9398 9049 [email protected] www.marcellin.nsw.edu.au
Mr Robert Capizzi, Sports CoordinatorCOMMUNiTy NEWSvOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Sisters of Charity Outreach is presently recruiting volunteers for its volunteer based organisation with diverse services, Country Care Link, Court Support, Visit Programs [Eastern Area and South West], Parent Support Program, Safe Haven, also assisting with shop, raffle and market days. The training program is essential. For an explanation of volunteer roles please visit www.sistersofcharityoutreach.com.au or phone 98225980 or 83826430.
SPORT Marcellin College had a successful day in the Grand Finals contesting 8 out of the 12 titles and winning five of them, falling just short in the other three. The Under 14 and A Grade Basketball and Touch teams; and the Under 14 Cricket team were successful. Marcellin won the aggregate trophy in both Basketball and Cricket, the first time in over 50 years that we have won the aggregate trophy in Cricket. Well done to all the boys. I’d also like to thank our summer coaches who put in a huge amount of time to train the boys, their generosity and expertise in each sport is appreciated. Our swimmers compete in the MCC swimming carnival on Wednesday 11th March at the Sydney Aquatic Centre, Homebush starting at 7pm and I encourage you to get out and support. This is a compulsory event for all Year 7 and Year 12 boys. The boys have been training for 3 weeks. The Cross Country squad have also been training for 2 weeks and will compete on Thursday 12th March with the first race beginning at 9:15am. I recently called for nominations for our Rugby League and Soccer teams. We will compete in the Under 13, 14, 15, B and A grade competitions in Soccer and Rugby League. In the Under 13 Rugby League, we will field 3 teams; Div 1, Div2A and Div2B giving more boys in Year 7 and 8 the opportunity to compete at a representative level. In the Soccer, the MCC Association is also trialing the Under 14 age group this season. Training, game times and venues will be advised shortly.
MCC SUMMER SEaSON - SEMi fiNaLS
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ll Team A Grade B Grade Under 15 Under 14Opposition Kogarah North Shore North Shore Lewisham
Result W: 62-21 W: 36-16 L: 39-60 W: 40-36
Player of Match Kieran Emery Tom Gilmore Matthew Tan Jonni Mei-Edwards
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Lewisham W: 918 to 819
Player of Match James DeLucia/
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ll Team A Grade B Grade Under 15 Under 14
Opposition North Shore Wahroonga Lewisham Pagewood
Result W: 5 - 4 L: 4 - 8 L: 3 - 4 W: 8 - 2
Player of Match Mat Shean Tom Cogin Leon Sales Blake Hurley
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Team A Grade Under 16s Under 14s
Opposition Wahroonga No game Kogarah
Result L: 6/91 to 7/94 Straight into Final W: 9/94 to 8/92
Player of Match Adam Gulden Adam Pustetto
MCC SUMMER SEaSON - fiNaLS
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ll Team A Grade B Grade Under 15 Under 14
Opposition Ashfield Lewisham Failed to Qualify North Shore
Result W: 62-20 L: 22-24 W: 36-19
Player of Match Michael Bowles Jack Janis Henry Payten
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North Shore L: 782 to 978
Player of Match Cory Winitana
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ll Team A Grade B Grade Under 15 Under 14
Opposition Kogarah Failed to Qualify Failed to Qualify Lewisham
Result W: 7 - 4 W: 8 - 6
Player of Match Darren Schai/Zach Johnson Jake O’Sullivan
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Team A Grade Under 16s Under 14s
Opposition Failed to Qualify Lewisham Wahroonga
Result L: 10/83 to 8/85 W: 10/82 to 7/76
Player of Match Jason Gray Nick Law/Mat McKenzie
Daniel Fernandez
Tennis and Golf Championships will be held on Thursday 9th April, the day after our Athletics carnival. This is a scheduled Staff Inservice day and boys are not required at school that day. If boys want to participate in these Championships, they will need to make themselves available on that day. I will call for nominations in Week 7 and provide more details in the upcoming newsletter. Congratulations to all boys and staff involved for our outstanding achievements in the summer season.
