IMCC Newsletter 11 Friday, 13th April 2018

Term 1 Break Thank you and congratulations to our staff and students for the outstanding commitment and achievement during Term 1. The range of activity has been extensive culminating with the ANZAC Ceremony this morning and the last of the Peter Pan performances this evening. We wish all students and families a safe and enjoyable holiday and that students return for Term 2 refreshed and with clear goals for academic and extra-curricular achievement. As the Term ends we extend our best wishes to Ms Amanda Keats, who is on leave for Terms 2 and 3, and Mrs Gill Pearce who will take long service leave for the first four weeks of Term 2. Mrs Paula Frost has replaced Ms Keats in English and as Year 12 Evans B Care Group Teacher. Mr Liam Rafferty will be the Acting Deputy Principal, Year 8, whilst Mrs Pearce is on leave. Term 1 reports should arrive by post next week. Included in the report package is a letter detailing information for Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews on Wednesday 9th May and student photographs on Monday 7th May. The College Office will be open during the term break from 9.00am-3.00pm The office will be closed on ANZAC Day, 25th April and from 12.00noon on Friday 27th April. The Office will resume normal operating time, 8.00am-4.00pm, from Monday, 30th April.

Term 2 Start Students commence Term 2 on Monday, 30th April. Winter uniform is required to be worn from the start of term. This includes wearing the College blazer to and from school. Students may purchase the College jumper to wear in cooler weather. Tracksuit tops and wet weather jackets are not permitted to be worn with the uniform.

ANZAC Day Commemoration Today the College commemorated ANZAC Day which falls in the holidays. 2018 marks the centenary of the end of war. The ANZAC legend was born in the integrity, courage and spirit which Australian soldiers displayed in fighting during World War One. This spirit is continued in the actions of Australian soldiers who fought in subsequent wars: World War II, Vietnam, Korea and Afghanistan.

Parish Weekend Mass Times Clarkson Parish

St Andrew’s Catholic Church Parish Priest: Fr. Robert Carrillo Tel: 9407 7512

Email: standrewsclarkson@gmail.com Saturday 8.00am, 6.00pm (Vigil).

Sunday 7.30am, 9.00am, 5.30pm.

Yanchep & Lancelin Pastoral Area

Parish Priest: Fr. Augustine Puthota. Tel: 9561 2172 Saturday 6.00pm (Vigil) at Yanchep

Community Centre. Sunday 8.00am Guilderton Community Hall.

Sunday 9.45am, 33 Gingin Road, Lancelin.

Ocean Reef Parish

St Simon Peter Catholic Church Parish Priest: Fr. Franciszek Kot Tel: 9300 4885

Email: stsimon@westnet.com.au Saturday 6.00pm (Vigil). Sunday 8.00am, 10.00am, 5.00pm.

We were fortunate to hear from two veterans in our service. Mr Bill Alcock is a World War II veteran who fought in Borneo defending Australia from the Japanese. Mr Jack Panossian fought in Vietnam. Both veterans gave an insight into what active service entails and we thank them for their great service to our country. Our Year 9 students in their History studies have researched and created presentations on Australian soldiers who fought in World War One. They have also created crosses for display in our ANZAC service to recognise and commemorate the actions of those killed in the war. The crosses will be taken to Papua New Guinea by Mrs Lee-Ann Alcock to be placed on the unmarked graves of fallen soldiers as part of ANZAC Day commemorations.

Mrs Adele Baker Head of Social Sciences

Campus Ministry A crucial aspect of life at Irene McCormack Catholic College is our Irene’s Service Learning Program. The Program is an opportunity to experience being thoughtful and generous to others. It is about putting our faith in action, from the Word in Scripture to our Patron Irene’s example of caring for those in need. ‘Brighton Reading at Breakfast’ has seen students from the College head over early to hear youngsters reading in Brighton Catholic Primary School’s Library. A big thanks to all involved including Mrs Bell, Miss Milne, Mrs Fitzgerald & Mr Parkes. In Term 2, our visits to the RAFFA base will begin and students will need to sign up as volunteers through the Campus Ministry Office. The ‘Launch of LifeLink Day’ saw representatives from the College travel to Aranmore Catholic College with many other schools represented to hear from Archbishop Timothy Costelloe about the work LifeLink does to support the Church’s charities throughout the Diocese. Our representatives: Anya Solaz McGann (Year 7), Indahly Gebert-Tchan (Year 8), Billy Hamilton (Year 9), Ruby Walsh (Year 10), Dylan Johnson (Year 11) and Katrina Boult (Year 12) were outstanding in their participation and in their asking of questions. Thank you to everybody for your contributions to Project Compassion. The College Raised $2000 for Caritas’ work with those in need around the world. Year 11 & 12 Retreats this Term were a great success. It is overwhelmingly common for staff to feel privileged working with the young people in our care. The way our students enter into the spirit of our Retreat experiences is a fantastic credit to them, their families and to our College culture. The Year 11 Retreat was held at the North Perth Retreat House and centered on students making good decisions for themselves and those who love them. Our guest presenter was Louise Clarke who shared daughter, Bronte’s story, and the ripple effect of loss in our lives. In effect, our day can be summed up by the importance of our choices and how our choices don’t just impact on ourselves directly, but instead on all around us, especially those we love. The Year 12 Retreat was held again in New Norcia. This is where Irene McCormack taught for four years and where students from our College have been for the past eleven years for their final school Retreat. A huge thanks to the staff of New Norcia for their hospitality, to our College staff who shared with and cared for our Year 12 students and of course to our 2018 Graduating Class, thank you for three very moving, honest and inspirational days together. The threads of the Retreat included Peace, Community and seeing evidence of God in our lives. All of this was very evident and a joy to share over the Retreat.

Plans are well under way for our Irene McCormack Day Celebrations to be held on Friday 11 th May. There will be opportunities for students to participate in some service activities so students will need to volunteer for these at the Campus Ministry Office. The focus of the day is Prayer, Service and Justice. We will have a variety of events running throughout the day covering aspects of all of these, as well as celebration of Irene’s faith, life and inspiration. All money raised will go to the Archbishop Costelloe’s ‘LifeLink’ to help fund many charities throughout the Diocese. Finally, I would like to acknowledge the retirement of our long-term Head of Religious Education, Mr Kevin O’Brien. Mr O’Brien has been a stalwart of the College for many years. He has helped build the culture of Irene McCormack Catholic College and is well loved and admired as a teacher, colleague and friend. His work as Head of Religious Education and in establishing Irene’s Pilgrimage have been highlights of his work in the College. Many Mothers and Grandparents will remember fondly Mr O’Brien’s hosting of our Mother’s Day and Grandparents Day Morning Teas. His generosity, care for our students and staff, pastoral leadership, sense of humour and practical nature have made him a joy to know and we look forward to his continued occasional visits back to the College between his caravanning adventures and grandparent duties. Thank you, Mr O’Brien. Have a wonderful Term 1 Break. John Swindells Assistant Deputy Principal Campus Ministry

Japanese “Ki o tsuke, Rei, Chakuseki”. We start every Japanese class in the same way they do in Japan, with the students and teacher bowing to each other. The first Term of Japanese classes at the College has seen the Year 7 and 8 students able to greet in Japanese, ask and say their names and ages, understand commands, count to 99, and more. They have been surprised by how students their age in Japan live their lives - cleaning their own schools, preparing and eating hot cooked lunches every day in the classrooms, taking part in various club activities at school after classes, and many attending private tutoring after school. At night they wash under the shower before relaxing in a hot bath (since each member of the family washes under the shower first, they don’t need to change the water in the bath each time, which is automatically regulated to keep it at a constant, hot temperature). Our students also learned about Japanese people gathering under the cherry blossom trees, full of delicate flowers, every April and enjoying picnics with family, friends and colleagues, to celebrate the blooming of the cherry blossoms, which lasts for only 1-2 weeks each year. The weather forecast segment on the TV news shows, predicts and follows the timing of the blossoming of the trees throughout the country each year, so that people can plan their picnics. Minna-san, korekara mo gambatte kudasai! Arigatou gozaimasu. Mr Maurice Bonarrigo Japanese Teacher

Year 10 Global Leadership and Year 11 ATAR Geography Fieldwork Camp

In the final week of Term 1, Mrs Jones and Mr McLatchie combined their classes to visit Wharncliffe Mill in Margaret River. On the way to the campsite, we visited Kaarakin Conservation Centre to see the endangered Carnaby’s cockatoos and the efforts the volunteers take in helping this species. The Year 11 students were given a tour of Xanadu Winery and studied the agricultural process of making wine as part of their fieldwork studies. The Year 10 students were studying the Sustainable Management of Forests in South West Australia, and completed the Nearer to Nature Sustainable Forests Program run by the Department of Parks and Wildfire. Both classes participated in a Sense-ational night walk. A wonderful time was had by all who attended. Mrs Adele Baker Head of Social Sciences

Year 12 Outdoor Education Expedition The Year 12 General Outdoor Education class had their first multi-day expedition this week. The students spent three days snorkeling, surfing, camping and bike riding on Wadjemup. The outcomes for the camp were for students to be assessed in snorkeling and camping skills for their WACE course, as well as Units of Competency for their Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation. Many students had already been to Wadjemup with the school in Year 10, so to revisit a place they were familiar with helps them to strengthen connection with Rottnest Island. The more they visit a place the more a relationship strengthens and care is given to the environment. You could see this over the time on expedition, with students sharing their past experiences with others and making new memories with peers, teachers and nature. A few highlights were snorkeling through huge caves at Little Parakeet Bay, seeing dolphins swimming within 50 meters of them as they were riding around Longreach Bay, surfing at Fairbridge Bluff and seeing stingrays and crayfish at Little Armstrong Bay.

The next challenge will see students completing a seven-day expedition in Cape Range National Park on the World Heritage Listed Ningaloo Reef. Mr Neil Bright Head of Physical Education & Health

Library It has been a busy term in the Library. Classes across all Year Groups using the Library as a quiet reading and working space, which has been of great benefit to students. Reading for pleasure is one of life’s treasures. The Year 11 and 12 Study Space has also been used as a class area for Year 12 Religion and Life, Year 11 Mathematics Specialist and Year 11 Biology ATAR. Interhouse and Interschool Chess has been held during lunch and afterschool throughout the Term. Our students represented the College with pride in the three rounds of the tournament against Sacred Heart Catholic College, Mater Dei Catholic College and John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School. Students involved are Shub Singh (Year 7), Abigail Watson (Year 7),

Matthew Lloyd (Year 8), Aaliyah Johari (Year 10) and Arsanious Kousa (Year 7). The Interhouse Chess players have also been involved in the Interhouse Chess Competition, along with students from a range of Year Groups including Samuel Scott (Year 12) who has made the final that will be held in early Term 2.

Mr Edward Bryant Head of Library

Focus on Positivity

Starting in Term 2 we will be initiating a ‘Focus of the Week’ highlighting the positive contributions that students make. Staff will be highlighting to both students and parents the various positive attributes that they see in individual students. Students will be informed of any specific positives that staff will be looking for as a focus for that week. Please keep an eye out for any positives that your son/daughter has achieved each week.

Year 7-12 Examinations All students in Years 7-10 and students in ATAR subjects in Years 11 and 12 will undertake examinations during Term 2. The relevant Assistant Deputy Principal will share examination timetables close to their year group’s examination period.

Year 12 Externally Set Tasks All Year 12 General Subjects will have an externally set task during Weeks 2 and 3. It is essential that all students in these courses are in attendance for their Externally Set Tasks. The timetable of these tasks will be distributed by Mr Boylen at the start of Term 2.

Parent Group Meeting – Wednesday, 2nd May The College Parent Group will be meeting at 6.00pm on Wednesday, 2nd May in the College Boardroom. The Parent Group are always looking for new members and it is a great opportunity to be involved in wider aspects of College life. Mr Andrew Billingsley Deputy Principal

College Photos The College Photos for all students will take place on Monday, 7th May, in the second week of Term 2 by Fotoworks. Care Group and individual photos will be taken in the Paul Rafter Centre. The photo envelopes will be distributed to students during Care Group on the first day back next Term. All students need to bring their envelopes with them on Monday, 7th May, even if they are not purchasing photos. Please contact the College Office if you need family photo packages. Students are reminded to wear their full winter uniform with blazer and tie, and tights for girls. Please ensure uniform and hair is neat and tidy as per the College Uniform Policy on pages 16-19 of the Student Planner. The student and staff photo schedule will be sent nearer the time. Please don't hesitate to contact me at the College if you have any queries.

Parent Student Teacher Interviews & Parent Teacher Online The Parent Student Teacher interviews will held on Wednesday, 9th May in the Paul Rafter Centre commencing at 1.30pm and concluding at 7.30pm. The Career Expo will also take place on this day from 1.30pm-5.30pm in the Multipurpose Room in the PRC. On the day classes will conclude at until 12.55pm. If your child needs to remain at the College, the Library will be available for students to do school work. Access to the Parent Teacher Online (PTO) for booking interviews will be available from Saturday, 14th April. To access the bookings, go to: https://bookings.parentteacheronline.com.au?school=bz9a press the Icon "Get Pin" by entering your email address. A logon and pin will then be sent to the email address. Please contact the IT Network Office at the College on 9562 2421 if you have any difficulties with the process. Your child’s current results for individual assessments are available on SEQTA Engage. If your child had an Interview requested on the report PTO, please select a time for the interview. You are encouraged to make appointments with teachers, even if an interview has not been requested. It is an expectation that your child attends the interview if a booking is made. Students attending the interviews are expected to be in College uniform. Mr Andrew Donaldson Assistant Deputy Principal Year 10

2019 Year 7 Scholarship and Bursaries

Year 7 Lightning Carnival

Last Friday, our Year 7 students competed in their annual Lightning Carnival. It was their first opportunity to compete in interschool sports in basketball, volleyball, soccer, touch rugby and cricket, against our traditional CAS sport rivals: Peter Moyes, Lake Joondalup, St Stephens, Duncraig and St Marks. Each student represented the College exceptionally in their presentation of their uniforms and with their fair play and sportsmanship at each tournament.

We had our senior students take on responsibilities as coaches, officials and assistants. They all handled their roles with maturity and enthusiasm. Thank you to all the Year 7 students for their participation, to the senior students for their great work and to the staff for their assistance in organising and assisting on the day.

Interhouse Cross Country The Interhouse Cross Country Carnival will be held on Friday, 4th May in Week 1. This is an opportunity for each student to support their House in trying to win the Cross Country Shield, after Evans’ win at the Swimming Carnival. This year we will hold the course on College grounds with a 2.5km course on various terrain. It is a compulsory event for students in Years 7, 8 and 9. Senior students are encouraged to run and support their House. Important information includes:

• Students wear House shirt and Physical Education uniform.

• Be prepared with sun protection and any medications.

• Years 7, 8 & 9 students receive timing chip in Care group.

• Years 10,11 &12 students collect timing chip in the gym prior to the race.

• Participation points are awarded, as well as age champions.

• Selection for the Cross Country team for SSWA and ACC events will follow. Schedule (may change slightly):

• Year 7 Girls: 9.00am

• Year 7 Boys: 9.20am

• Year 8 Girls: 9.40am

• Year 8 Boys: 10.00am

• Year 9 Girls: 10.20am

• Year 9 Boys: 10.40am

• Year 10/11/12 Girls: 11.00am

• Year 10/11/12 Boys: 11.20am

CAS Sport Senior Boys AFL Round 1 v St Stephen’s Duncraig Irene McCormack 23 defeated by St Stephen’s Duncraig 41

Jacob Lewis Congratulations to Jacob Lewis, Year 10, who has been selected by to represent Western Australia in the National Baseball Championships, in Adelaide. We are very proud of his accomplishments, and know that he will represent the State and College well. We wish him well for the upcoming competition.

Jye Luff Congratulations and good luck to Jye Luff, Year 9, as he competes in the Australasian Scooter Association National titles in Sydney, these holidays. We admire his passion and abilities and look forward to hearing how well he goes. Mr Mat Davis Head of Sport

Uniform Shop AFL, Soccer and Year 12 tie orders are ready for collection. Training tops, shorts and socks are in stock and available for purchase. If you are able to assist for an hour or two in the Uniform Shop, please contact me at Merlyn.Waite@cewa.edu.au. No experience is necessary. All students are required to wear full Winter uniform, including blazers from the start of Term 2. Blazers are now in stock. All other winter uniform items are now in stock and available for layby. It is recommended that winter uniform is checked for sizing before purchase. Visit the Uniform Shop before Easter to beat the rush. Items can be exchanged if required. Winter uniform consists of: Boys - trousers, plain black school belt, tie, dark grey socks and white short-sleeved shirt. Girls - skirt, white short-sleeved shirt, tie and socks or tights. Girls must wear tights with the winter uniform for school photographs on Monday, 7th May and on all formal occasions. Jumpers, scarves and tights are available for purchase. Only jumpers, not sport jackets, may be worn with the winter uniform. There is a limited stock of shower jackets in small sizes only. Tights are $9 and scarves $15. Normal Trading Hours: Tuesday noon-4pm Thursday 8am-11am Holiday Trading Tuesday, 24th April 8.30am-3.30pm Thursday, 26th April 8.30am-3.30pm

The Uniform Shop will reopen in Term 2 on Tuesday, 1st May, 8.00am-11.00am and 12.00noon-4pm. Mrs Lyn Waite Uniform Shop Coordinator

Mr Robert Marshall Principal