IMCC Newsletter 26 Friday, 30th August 2019

Winter Sleepout

On Thursday, 22nd August, 94 Year 11 and 12 students returned to the College in the evening, armed with only a cardboard box, a sleeping bag, a pillow and a water bottle. These were all the possessions that were permitted for the evening, as we gave our senior students a sample of what a night sleeping rough on the streets would be like.

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 night comprised of security checks, setting up their ‘homes’ in the undercroft, a soup-kitchen dinner scenario, watching a powerful documentary on the current crisis of homelessness in Australia, and a first-hand account of what finding yourself without a home can be like, as shared by our guest speaker, Paula Angel. Some of the students found themselves waking to the Clarkson Police at a little after 3am, as they came to make sure that none of our ‘homeless’ were disturbing the peace or needing ‘move on notices’, as is a common occurrence on the streets. A huge thank you to staff who assisted to make this event a highly successful one, helping to open our students’ eyes and hearts to the plight of the members of our community that find themselves without somewhere safe and secure to call home. “It was such a pleasure to be able to attend the Winter Sleepout. The experience we had was very meaningful and heart-warming, experiencing a night of homelessness and how it feels to be out in the cold with an enormous amount of rain and wind. We watched an episode of SBS’s ‘Filthy, Rich and Homeless’. It was a very touching and significant episode, as we saw a number of different homeless people with all different backgrounds and stories of how they got into the position they are in today. We realised that the people out on the streets are no different to any one of us; they are the same as every other human being. We were very appreciative to be able to experience this with a number of different people. The night was definitely one to remember and reflect on.” ~ Cherry Black and Keia Ball, Year 11. “After the Sleepout I realised how hard it is to be homeless and not having a home to go to, or a family to see, and not knowing what or when you’re going to eat, as well as not knowing what will happen during the night, as we experienced with the Police at 3am. Seeing the documentary was touching. Not everyone has the same story and many people don’t pay attention to how big the homelessness issue is and how common it is in our society today. We also listened to a person who struggled with homelessness in her life, Paula. She explained to us her story of being homeless for two years. It was heart-warming and eye opening, and made me aware of how hard it is to be homeless and to have people judge you, not knowing your story and why you are in that situation. This experience has opened my eyes on homelessness and I now know that I can make a change by just having a chat with them knowing that it’ll make their day.” ~ Tazara Kelly Year 11. Miss Cherie Milne Campus Ministry

City to Surf

At 6.30am on Sunday, 25th August, 24 Year 11 students arrived at City Beach Oval to start preparing the Marathon Recovery Tent for the arrival of the 42km runners. It was a chilly start to the day, but the students worked tirelessly from that point on, sorting bags, serving food, allocating ‘Finisher’ t-shirts and the biggest task, distributing water non-stop to around 600 runners. Our students engaged with runners, congratulating them on their achievements, listening to their stories, and just offering a smile and assistance in whatever way they could. The students were incredible ambassadors for the College, many of whom have already asked if they can volunteer again next year. Thank you to Mrs Pearce and Miss Thomson who assisted on the day. ‘City to Surf was honestly the best experience. We were able to see participants cross the finish line with the biggest smiles on their faces. It is something I will never forget.’ ~ Traci Grimes, Year 11.

Miss Cherie Milne Campus Ministry

Author Visit – Norman Jorgensen In the continued celebration of Book Week, the College was able to secure the services of Norman Jorgensen, a Western Australian author, who has published 14 books over the last 15 years, including In Flanders Fields, which Norman explored with the Year 8 students. This highly acclaimed book explores the terror and sheer devastation of World War I.

Norman spent time with Year 7 & 8 students, speaking about the importance of real-life experiences that can spark a child’s interest in the reading process, which leads to better writing. Norman also presented awards to four students who have demonstrated their drive to read, an enjoyment that is immeasurable. The Awards were presented to Year 7 students, Charlotte Callaghan and Eknoor Sandhu, and Year 8 students, Katherine Wagenaar and Abigail Watson. Our Year 9 students were also able to chat during lunch about their interest in reading and where ideas stem from. Year 8 student, Abbie Christie was interested in the book The Wrecker’s Revenge and was intrigued by what happens in the story. It does peak ones’ interest. Feel free to visit your Library to borrow a book. All of Norman’s books are available for loan from the Library. Mr Ned Bryant Head of Library

Catholic Performing Arts Festival

This week at the Festival our woodwind and brass students travelled to Zenith Music, in Claremont, for their instrumental solos. Students from Years 7-12 performed pieces from a range of genres and styles, receiving fantastic reports and feedback. We also had our very first violin solo with Year 8 student, Maxwell Johnson, performing at Zenith Music.

This week we received notification that Jac Donnelly, Year 12, was awarded a Certificate of Excellence for his drum solo performance last week. Year 9 students, Connor Bowler and Lachlan Trehearn, also received Certificates of Merit for their guitar solo performances last week. Congratulations to all. Next week is the final week of performances and we encourage everyone to attend and support the students. Tickets for all events can be purchased at the door. 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, 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 Best of luck to all performers next week.

Instrumental & Choral Scholarships – Year 7 in 2020 Application forms are available at https://www.imcc.wa.edu.au/images/enrolments/Instrumental_Scholarship_Application_2020.pdf Miss Kylie Malam Head of Performing Arts

Year 12 Outdoor Education – Ningaloo Expedition

The Year 12 General Outdoor Education Class has just returned from an epic trip on the Ningaloo Coast. They kayaked and snorkeled for three days, putting into practice their leadership, environmental and camping skills along the World Heritage-listed coastline.

Over the three days they observed many animals in their natural habitat, including sea turtles, reef sharks, dolphins, humpback whales and tropical species of fish. They were able to camp on the beach in the most picturesque locations. The memories will be with all involved for years to come. A big thank you to Mr Bright who assisted with the leadership, logistics and bus driving, as well as Capricorn Sea Kayaking. Mrs Karolina Lasscock Outdoor Education Teacher

School Climate Survey

To respond to the College 2019 Parents and Caregiver Survey, parents please visit https://www.nsipartnerships.com.au/ and enter code IM2019P in the Start Questionnaire field As mentioned in previous week’s newsletters and in the end of Semester One Report Letter, all parents and caregivers are invited to participate in a survey about our College’s climate. Similar surveys are being administered to staff and students to enable us to capture a community snapshot. All responses are confidential and will be used for school improvement purposes. Completion of the survey is on a voluntary basis. Your confidentiality To protect your confidentiality all surveys are anonymous. All answers go directly to the National School Improvement Partnerships, where the results are analysed for your school. Answers from individual surveys will NOT be reported back to the school. Staff of the National School Improvement Partnerships staff are bound by a Code of Ethics and follow strict professional conduct. How to complete the survey You will be asked whether you are completing the survey for an individual child or as a family. If the experiences of your children are similar, then responding once will suffice. If, however, your children are experiencing very different learning environments then you might want to answer separately for each child. The survey contains statements about practices which could take place in this school. For each statement, you are asked to indicate how often the statement takes place. There are no 'right' or 'wrong' answers. Your opinion is what is wanted. Please be sure to answer all questions. Some statements in may be fairly similar to other statements. Don't worry about this. Simply give your opinion about all statements.

Please visit https://www.nsipartnerships.com.au/ and enter the access code IM2019P

Your time and consideration are much appreciated. Mr Matthew Byrne Assistant Deputy Principal Year 9

Photo Day Schedule – Monday, 2nd September

PERIOD TIME GROUP STAFF/ COACHES

STUDENT NUMBERS

Before School

8:00-8:30

Staff Group Photos Executive

Campus Ministry Religious Education

IT Network Learning Support

Maintenance Visual Arts

Extended Care

8.30-9.10

Year 7 Photo Mr Mathew Davis 168

1 9.10-10.00

Year 12 Graduation Photo Mr Andrew Donaldson 115

Year 12 Prefect Photo Mrs Michelle Smith 14

2 10.00-10.50

PRODUCTION: HAIRSPRAY

Ms Tamara Brankstone, Ms Sinead Harte, Ms Kylie Malam,

Mrs Rosalie Richardson & Mrs Shannon Sheppard

64

Jazz Ensemble Mr James Darnell 10

Barbershop Mrs Shannon Sheppard 16

Mass Band Mrs Francesca Christie 15

Guitar Ensemble Mr James Darnell 10

Percussion Ensemble Mr John Trotter 7

Flute Ensemble Ms Jan Holdsworth 4

Wind Ensemble Ms Kylie Malam 8

2108 Singers Mrs Francesca Christie 4

Swing Band Ms Kylie Malam 24

Year 12 Rock Band Ms Kylie Malam 4

Year 11 Rock Band Mrs Francesca Christie

Mr Tony Summers 7

Year 10 Rock Band Ms Caitlyn Scott 4

Year 9 Rock Band Mr Scott Young 4

Year 8 Rock Band Mrs Shannon Sheppard 8

Year 7 Rock Band Mr Trevor Bastow 6

Hepcats N/A 4

Junior Dance Team Ms Eve Basson 21

Senior Dance Team Ms Sinead Harte 24

The Hurricanes Cheerleading Ms Sinead Harte & Ms Meg Rudman

24

Twisters Stunt Group Ms Sinead Harte & Ms Meg Rudman

4

Lyrical Dance Team Ms Zarlie Stubbs 14

Drama Club Mrs Tamara Brankstone 32

3 11:15-12:05

ACC Swim Team Mr Jeremy Carbone 55

ACC Athletics Team Mr Ben Dyer 110

ACC Cross Country Team Mr Neil Bright 55

4 12.05-12:55

Senior Girls Basketball Ms Nicole Pearce/ Ms Anna Argese

8

Senior Boys Basketball Mr Jeremy Carbone 8

Senior Girls Netball Ms Erin Gallen 10

Senior Girls Soccer Mr Jeb Hendricks 15

Senior Boys Soccer Mr Maurice Bonarrigo 18

Senior Boys Football Team Mr Ken Dillon

Senior Girls Football Team Ms Deb White / Ms Danielle Maher

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Senior Girls Indoor Volleyball Ms Amber Sunderland 7

Senior Boys Indoor Volleyball Mr Pete Boylen 7

Senior Girls Touch Rugby Ms Cherie Milne 16

Sunsmart School Surfing Titles On Thursday, 22nd August, eight students represented the College in the Sunsmart School Surfing Titles held at Trigg Beach in testing conditions. Patrick Anderson, Sam Archibald, Brayden McCarthy, Angus McKinnon, Zarne Robis and Robbie Wickens, competed in the bodyboard division with Jake Kennedy and Tayln Robis competing in the surfing division. Angus and Zarne surfed well all day and made it into the final, narrowly missing out by two points in a seesawing final. The boys thoroughly enjoyed the day of competition and should be commended on their efforts. Miss Amber Sunderland Physical Education Teacher

Year 10 Boys Soccer Ms Shawn Billam 15

Year 10 Soccer Academy Ms Shawn Billam 20

Year 10 Girls Football Academy Mr Corey Chalmers

Year 10 Boys Football Academy Mr Corey Chalmers

Year 9 Basketball Boys Mr Paul Woodhouse 7

Year 9 Basketball Girls Ms Vivian Bahbah 7

Year 9 Netball Ms Anna Argese 8

Year 9 Soccer Academy Ms Shawn Billam 31

Year 8/9 Girls Touch Rugby Mr Fred Lafitte 10

Year 8/9 Girls Soccer Mr Peter Boylen 16

Year 8 Boys Soccer Ms Shawn Billam 16

Year 9 Boys Soccer Ms Cat Harrison 16

5 1:25 – 2:15

Year 8 Netball Mrs Peggy Fitzgerald 8

Year 8 Boys Basketball Mr Maurice Bonarrigo 8

Year 8 Girls Basketball Ms Deb White 8

Year 8 Soccer Academy Ms Shawn Billam 30

Year 8 Boys AFL Academy Mr Corey Chalmers 24

Year 8 Girls AFL Academy Mr Corey Chalmers 24

Year 9 Boys AFL Academy Mr Corey Chalmers 32

Year 9 Girls AFL Academy Mr Corey Chalmers 24

Year 8/9 Boys AFL Mr Jeremy Carbone / Ms Rosanne Barrowclough

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Year 9 Girls AFL Mr Jeremy Carbone 15

Year 8 Girls AFL Ms Amber Sunderland 15

Year 9/10 Boys Cricket Mr Tony Summers 13

Year 7/8 Boys Cricket Mr Ned Bryant 13

Year 7 Girls Basketball Mrs Janet Flematti 10

Year 7 Girls Soccer Ms Amber Sunderland 16

Year 7 Girls Football Mr Ken Dillon 20

6 2:15 – 3:05

Year 7 Girls Netball A Mr Kieran Parkes 8

Year 7 Girls Netball B Ms Helen Gray 8

Year 7 Boys Basketball Mr Ned Bryant 8

Year 7 Boys Soccer Mr Tony Summers 18

Year 7 Soccer Academy Ms Shawn Billam 24

Interschool Surfing Ms Amber Sunderland TBC

Year 7 AFL Football Boys Mr Mathew Davis 20

Year 7 AFL Football Girls Mr Mathew Davis 20

Year 7 Australian Rules Football Academy

Mr Mathew Davis 23

Electric Vehicle Team Mr Trevor Bastow 8

Lego Robotics Team Mr Fred Lafitte 8

Uniform Shop With four weeks to go before the end of this term, please check summer uniforms for size. Please place orders now for all new blazers for 2020. All new and existing students must order blazers by 15th October 2019. Students will be fitted for blazers allowing for growth. There are a few Year 12 ties still available for purchase for $20. Students may make their own purchases at the Uniform Shop with cash or card during our opening hours. Students may also take a form home for completion at home. Extra Trading Hours Tuesday, 10th September – noon-5pm Tuesday, 17th September - noon-5pm Tuesday, 24th September - noon-5pm The last shopping day in the Uniform Shop this term is Thursday, 26th September from 8am-noon. Uniform Shop Trading Hours Tuesday 12noon-4pm Thursday 8am-11am Holiday Trading Hours Tuesday, 8th October - 8.30am-3.30pm Thursday, 10th October - 8.30am-3.30pm The Uniform Shop will re-open in Term 4 on Tuesday, 15th October - 8am-11am and noon- 4pm. Mrs Lyn Waite Uniform Shop Coordinator

St Andrew’s Parish News

Mr Robert Marshall Principal

Upcoming Parish Events

Bingo Night 13th September

Quiz Night 26th October

Sausage Sizzle 17th November

Car Boot Sales 17th November

St Andrew’s Feast Day 24th November