IMCC Newsletter 21 Friday, 26th July 2019

Welcome Back for Semester 2 We welcome back Mr John Swindells who has been on six months’ Long Service Leave, as well as Miss Cherie Milne and Mrs Nicole Pearce who return from a term’s Long Service Leave. We welcome Mrs Nandi Steyn who will be teaching in place of Mrs Faye Ratajczak, whilst she is on leave this term. Mr Dillon has accepted a CEWA Kimberley Calling secondment at Ngalangangpum School, Warmun Community, near Kununurra for Semester 2. Mr Corey Chalmers will take on Mr Dillon’s teaching and Football Academy responsibilities. Mrs Janet Flematti is enjoying Long Service Leave this term, with Mrs Daphne Peters covering for Mrs Flematti. At the end of the first week of Semester Two it is a privilege to comment on the positive energy all students have returned to the College. We welcomed three new students this week and two in the last week of Term 2. We wish these students and their families a very positive experience at the College. We also welcomed 17 Japanese students who will be with us for the week. We trust they will enjoy a rich immersion experience at the College which will at the same time benefit our students with their Japanese studies. Our College staff engaged with Child Safe Framework Professional Development on Monday and Tuesday this week. There was a presentation on the prevention of forced marriages, which is a growing concern for migrant families; Child Protection Curricular and the staff responsibilities for the reporting of child abuse to authorities.

Congratulations to Students for Excellence with Learning Attributes Congratulations to all students who have achieved Excellence for Learning Attributes Awards in Semester 1. These awards are for students who on their report achieve consistent for all learning attributes for each course and excellent for the Care Group Teachers criteria.

Parish Weekend Mass Times Clarkson Parish St Andrew’s Catholic Church Parish Priest. Fr. Dariusz Basiaga 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.

The following students will receive certificates at Year group assemblies in the coming weeks. Year 12 Jasmine Back 12 Golding B Paul Davis 12 McGarry B Ally Moss 12 Golding A Mae Ohsawa 12 Dunlea B Dominick Rabadan 12 Evans B Hannah Stockwell 12 Evans B Year 11 Jessica Appleton 11 McGarry A Megan Sprague 11 McGarry B Emma Wilson 11 Dunlea B Year 10 Kirsty Carmichael 10 Golding B Lillian Hutchinson 10 McGarry A Vivien Lettner 10 Evans A Emelie Mathew 10 Golding B Rosie Meier 10 Evans A Charlotte Mullins 10 Dunlea B Leur Parana 10 Dunlea A Tahlia Pinch 10 Dunlea B Rhianna Ridley 10 Golding A Jorja Salt 10 McGarry A Kady Scott 10 McGarry B Robyn Wolmarans 10 Evans B Year 9 Joshua Barnett 9 Golding B Maya Carey 9 McGarry B Rosie Connolly 9 Evans B Christina Furneau 9 Golding B Georgina Murray 9 Dunlea B Scott Thompson 9 McGarry A

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday Mass On Sunday, 7th July, St Andrew’s Parish Church celebrated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday. This significant celebration on our Church’s calendar, provided the opportunity to acknowledge our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander brothers and sisters, and signified that we are all united as one in God’s love and care. The Mass celebrated the strong connection between culture and land, and included dance processions and Aboriginal sand painting. Many of our students not only attended Mass, but participated in the proceedings. Year 11 student, Tarzara Kelly and Year 7 Student, Darcy Aaskov, who both spoke wonderfully and represented the College with reverence. Thank you to Mrs Aaskov, Mrs Peters and Mr Summers for supporting our students on the day. Miss Rachael Thomson Home Economics Teacher

Year 8 Lucy Abbott 8 Dunlea A Thomas Abbott 8 Dunlea B Elise Busuttil 8 Dunlea B Elloise Erikson 8 McGarry B Emily Pinch 8 Dunlea B Alyssa Poi 8 Golding B Year 7 Beatrice Arjon 7 Golding B Jericho Ayalde 7 Evans A Andrew Billam 7 Golding A Ella Roy Broyd 7 Golding B Cian Butler 7 Dunlea A Devon Johnson 7 Golding A Celina Ly 7 Golding A Sienna McGuiness 7 McGarry B Brinie Naughton 7 Evans A Tia Nimmo 7 McGarry B Olivia Peskett 7 Golding B Hayley Porter 7 Evans A Catherine Pusey 7 Dunlea B Gabriela Rabadan 7 Evans B Samara Sallie 7 Dunlea A Tahlia Stokes 7 Evans B Steven Sutcliffe 7 Dunlea A Sophie Thew 7 Dunlea A Dustin Uriarte 7 Golding B Ella Wesley 7 McGarry A

Photography Excursions During Week 10 of last term, the Year 9 and 10 Photography classes travelled to two locations around Perth to take a series of landscape photographs. Mrs Schneider’s class had perfect sunny weather for their day on Wednesday, 3rd July. Sadly, Ms George’s class had their excursion cancelled on the Thursday, due to severe wet weather. Luckily on Friday, 5th July, the rain was on and off, allowing Mrs Richardson’s class to attend their excursion.

Both Mrs Schneider’s and Mrs Richardson’s classes visited Perry’s Paddock and Kings Park. Mrs Schneider’s class focused on taking a series of photos that deconstructed the landscape. They looked at using macro shots, and a combination of low and high camera angles to capture aspects of each location. Students will use their shots to create a landscape photo with a special twist. Mrs Richardson’s Year 10 students utilised tripods and the DSLR cameras to take 360 degree panoramas of each location. They had to ensure they had balanced compositions and had interesting scale in their shots. Students will learn how to stitch their photos together in Lightroom, before using them to create ‘Little Planets’. A selection of the Year 9 Deconstructed Landscapes and Year 10 Little Planets, will on display as part of the Creations Exhibition in Week 9, Term 3. Mrs Amy Richardson Head of Visual Arts

Year 10 Commerce and Law: Just Start IT Finalists After producing amazing presentations at the Just Start IT semi-finals last term, the following two teams have made the Just Start IT Gala Finals: Aus Hype: Samuel Archibald, Dylan Clements and Jayden Hill. Swift: Ben Baxter, Harrison Hewling, Lado Laki Wani, Ben Uncanin and Dan Wessling.

These two teams secured their place in the final ten, surpassing more than 110 teams across the Perth metropolitan area. They will be representing the College at the Just Start IT Gala Finals at Penrhos College on 5th August. These students are to be congratulated on their wonderful achievement. Mrs Mery Jones History and Social Sciences Teacher

2020 Scholarship and Bursaries

Congratulations to all recipients of the 2020 Scholarship and Bursaries, detailed below: Academic Scholarship – Sydney Snesar, Brighton Catholic Primary School. Aboriginal Bursaries - Nikkola Casey, East Butler Primary School and Olivia Farmer Trust, Brighton Catholic Primary School. St Andrew’s Parish Bursary – Sophia Peters, Mindarie Primary School. Brighton CPS Bursary – Tariana Davis St Andrews CPS Bursary – Emma Welsh Yanchep/Lancelin Pastoral Area Bursary – Holly Watson, Brighton Catholic Primary School. Each of the students will be presented with a certificate as a momento of their achievement. Sydney Snesar, Olivia Farmer Trust and Tariana Davis were recognised at a Brighton Catholic Primary School Assembly on 5th July. Emma Walsh was presented with her certificate at St Andrew’s Catholic Primary School this morning. Nikkola Casey will receive her certificate at the East Butler Primary School next Friday. Sophia Peters and Holly Watson will be presented with their certificates at Parish Mass in August.

Catholic Performing Arts Opening Mass On Thursday, 25th July, three of our Performing Arts students, accompanied by Mr Marshall and Ms Christie, attended the Catholic Performing Arts Opening Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral. It was a beautiful liturgy led by Archbishop Timothy Costello SDB. The Mass included Music, Dance and Drama. The Catholic Education Executive Director, Dr Debra Sayce, officially opened the Catholic Performing Arts Festival, announcing the record number of entries this year including students from Kururrungku Catholic Education Centre, Billiluna. We wish all our students participating in the festival the best of luck. Ms Francesca Christie Head of Religious Education

Catholic Performing Arts Festival The Catholic Performing Arts Festival (CPAF) commences this term. Performances will be held at various venues across Perth for seven weeks with dance, drama, music groups and soloists being able to showcase their incredible talents to the community. Tickets for all events can be purchased at the door except for the Junior Dance team which must be purchased in advance. Dance tickets can be purchased by phoning 132 849 (toll free number) or online at https://premier.ticketek.com.au/, adults $25, Students $20. Please see the full list of admission prices including the Festival Concert at the Perth Concert Hall at https://www.catholicarts.wa.edu.au/resource/2019-venue-admission-prices/ Please see the list of events below. We look forward to seeing many familiar faces in support of the students.

Date Time Performance Venue

Monday, 29th July 1.30-2.40pm Wind Ensemble Flute Ensemble

Don Russell PAC, Thornlie

Thursday, 1st August 1.00-2.00pm Percussion Ensemble

Trinity College, East Perth

Thursday, 1st August 6.00-9.00pm Drama St Norbert College, Queens Park

Friday, 2nd August 11.15-12.45pm Guitar Ensemble Don Russell PAC, Thornlie

Tuesday, 6th August 12.20-1.40pm 2.20-3.40pm

Vocal Solo Zenith Music, Claremont

Tuesday, 6th August 6.00-9.00pm Year 8, 10 and 12 Rock Bands

Prendiville Catholic College, Ocean Reef

Monday, 12th August 6.30-9.00pm Swing Band Jazz Ensemble

Sacred Heart College, Sorrento

Thursday, 22nd August 10.15-1.15am Acoustic Guitar Solo

Zenith Music, Claremont

Thursday, 22nd August 1.00-2.00pm Drum Solo Trinity College, East Perth Thursday, 22nd August 6.30-9.30pm Junior Dance Team Perth Convention Centre

Tuesday, 27th August 9.15-10.10am 10.20-1.15am

Wind & Brass Solo Zenith Music, Claremont

Thursday, 29th August 11.30-12.30 Violin Solo Zenith Music, Claremont

Monday, 2nd September 12.05-1.05pm 2.05-3.05pm

Electric Guitar Solo Zenith Music, Claremont

Tuesday, 3rd September 7.00-9.30pm Barbershop 2108 Singers

Trinity College, East Perth

Wednesday, 4th September 10.00-11.00am 11.15-12.15pm

Piano Solo Zenith Music, Claremont

Wednesday, 4th September 10.45-11.45am Drama Solo Servite College, Tuart Hill Ms Kylie Malam Head of Performing Arts

2019 Irene McCormack Catholic College Winter Appeal This time of year presents many challenges to many families who are struggling to make ends meet. Keeping a family warm and fed during these colder months can be difficult when there are other demands on the family finances. This is often when families are forced to turn to wonderfully supportive Catholic agencies like ‘The ShopFront’ who will provide them with much needed assistance. Due to the success of our 2018 Winter Appeal we are again ‘targeting’ our donations to the needs of the clients who present at The ShopFront. For that reason, each House Group in each Year level has been allocated a particular ‘food and toiletry product’. These collections will take place over two weeks in Term 3. During those weeks, the students are asked to take their donations to Care where there will be a collection basket and these will be taken to a central collection point each day. Please see the posters included in this week’s McCormack Messenger for details of your child’s specified donation items. Week 2: Food donations Week 3: Toiletry donations Thank you in advance for supporting this important College initiative as we continue to show our generosity to the wider Perth community. Miss Cherie Milne Irene’s Service Learning Coordinator

Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews The Parent-Student-Teacher interviews will be held next week on Tuesday, 30th July in the Paul Rafter Centre (PRC), commencing at 1.30pm and concluding at 7.00pm. On the day, classes for students will conclude at 12.50pm, at the start of lunch. If your child needs to remain at the College, the Library will be available for students to do schoolwork. Access to the Parent Teacher Online (PTO) for booking interviews at https://bookings.parentteacheronline.com.au?school=bz9at 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 2400 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, 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. Ms Deborah White Assistant Deputy Principal Year 8

Invitation to speak with Mrs Angela Byrne, College Psychologist Parents are invited to meet me next Tuesday, 30th July, from 1.15pm-7.30pm in the Paul Rafter Centre foyer. I will be available to speak briefly with you about any concern you may have regarding the well-being of your child. This opportunity is an open, informal Q & A session. If you require a confidential appointment to meet or discuss over the phone, please use this opportunity to schedule a time. There will also be some useful parenting resources available for you to take home with you. If you would like to discuss any issue concerning the well-being of your child, please contact angela.byrne@cewa.edu.au advising your availability for an appointment at the College or via phone call. Mrs Angela Byrne College Psychologist (Tues, Wed, Thurs)

Senior Girls Soccer The Senior Girls Soccer team progressed into the ACC Champion Schools play-offs and faced Sacred Heart College on Wednesday, 24th July. The team played a tight game, with the score being 0-0 for majority of the game. In the dying minutes the girls conceded a goal from a corner, halting their progress to the next round. I would like to acknowledge our senior students - Sophia Neal, Aluel Nul, Hattie Robinson and Charlotte Thomson, who have made a consistent contribution to the College in representing the College Soccer team over a number of years.

Football & Soccer Academies Trials – 2020 Applications Applications for 2020 close next week on Thursday, 1st August. Please ensure all applications are received by the due date. We are excited to be holding trials in the coming weeks. Miss Shawn Billam Soccer Academy Coordinator

Interhouse Athletics Carnival – Thursday, 8th August

We look forward to another great day at our upcoming Interhouse Athletics Carnival. Key information is as follows: When and where is the Carnival? The carnival is on Thursday, 8th August and will be held at the College. The first rotation of events is due to start at 9.15am and will conclude by 3.05pm. Is this a compulsory school day? Yes. What does my child need to wear and what should they bring? Students should attend school at the normal time wearing their College sport uniform with HOUSE SHIRT. Footwear suitable for running and jumping must be worn. No canvas shoes. Spikes may be worn for events, but must be changed into for events and not worn all day. Please bring enough food and drink for the day, as the canteen will not be open.

What is the format of the carnival? The Carnival is conducted under a tabloid format with students involved in 30-minute rotations throughout the day, which will ensure participation in all events. It is expected that students give their best effort in all events. What events will be covered? Events will include the 100m, 200m, 400m and hurdles, whilst field events on the day will be shot put, long jump and high jump. Novelty events will also form part of the rotation, and students will compete for their Houses in tug-of-war and sack relay events. Are there any events conducted in the lead up to the Carnival? Yes, but it is not possible to include every event on Carnival day. The following events will be held in the days preceding the carnival on the oval: Thursday, 1st August 7.30am 1500m Tuesday, 6th August 7.30am 800m Wednesday, 7th August 7.30am Javelin/Discus How are Age Champions decided? Students gaining the highest number of individual points is the winner. Points are awarded from first to fifth place in each event. For this reason, it is imperative that students who aspire to be in contention, endeavour to compete in as many events as possible. This includes the events conducted outside of Carnival day. Where can I access a program of events? A copy will be included in next week’s newsletter. Alternatively, please email ben.dyer@cewa.edu.au to request a copy. Mr Ben Dyer Head of Sport

Fun Fitness Friday Students and staff were straight back into the Fun Fitness Friday sessions this morning, enjoying aerobic exercises and strength training, pairing up to work as a team. One of the many benefits of exercise is that it can make you feel happier, increasing the production of endorphins, which are known to help produce positive feelings. Come along and join in the fun next week - Friday 6.45am. We’ll be heading outdoors enjoying some team-related workouts, followed by breakfast in the gym foyer. Miss Shawn Billam & Mr Kieran Parkes Fun Fitness Friday Coordinators

CEWA Cyber Safety Issues This week we received the letter below from Debra Sayce, Executive Director CEWA, about the CEWA system cyber security issues. Our College has not been affected by the recent security breaches. “Dear Parents and Caregivers I am writing to advise that Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) has recently been the subject of false email representations designed to obtain personal information.

Our IT security team has systems and measures in place to monitor and respond quickly to cyber security incidents, and in this case, detected and quickly intercepted unauthorised access to a small number of CEWA email accounts. Supported by an international cyber security firm, CEWA’s IT security team continues to take steps to identify any possible data breaches and limit potential effects on our staff, students and school communities. You may have seen reports in the media that respected organisations worldwide have been subjected to similar illegal activity, and thus CEWA has not been specifically targeted. While investigations are ongoing, a confirmed data breach has been identified at one school and there is no evidence that any student data has been put at risk as a result of the breach. Additional cyber security measures were promptly put in place and the parent community informed. This incident is a timely reminder of the importance of good cyber safety behaviours and additional information on cyber security can be found at https://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/protect-yourself

Fraudulent emails

Several tips are recommended in determining if you have received a fraudulent email: • Use unique passwords across different online accounts.

• Treat any email you did not expect to receive with suspicion.

• CEWA and your school will never request your password in an email or over the phone.

If you have questions or concerns about the safety and security of your personal information, please contact CEWA’s cyber security partner, ES2, on 1800 372 732.”

St Andrew’s Parish News

Veritas Night 2019 - Friday, 9th August Free event for youth, ages 12 and above. Register online at www.cym.com.au for a place at the event. A bus has been organised to pick up and drop off youth from St Andrew’s Clarkson Parish Hall 5pm sharp, returning 10.15pm. Permission slips available at the back of church or in the College office. Complete permission slip as soon as possible to reserve transport. We’d love to see you there.

Upcoming Parish Events

Cake Sale 17th/18th August

Bingo Night 13th September

Quiz Night 26th October

Sausage Sizzle 17th November

Car Boot Sales 17th November

St Andrew’s Feast Day 24th November

Community News UWA Open Day - Sunday, 4th August, 9am-3pm Visit University Hall this UWA Open Day. Experience the vibrant student lifestyle at UWA’s own college residence, University Hall. Tour our rooms, study facilities, dining hall and more. For more information www.unihall.uwa.edu.au/openday An Afternoon Of Enrichment For Your Relationship The Theme will be The Five Love Languages (based on the book by Dr Gary Chapman). Saturday, 17th August 2019, 1pm-5pm Lockridge Parish, Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 215 Morley Drive East, Kiara (entry off Altone Road). $5 donation per person. Everyone welcome. For more info or booking telephone John & Corinne 0415 557 026.

Mr Robert Marshall Principal