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- Acting Principal's Report
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- SOR Holiday Class
- Exploring STEM Careers
- Fact Sheet for Parents & Carers
- Australian Mathematics Competition
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- MISA Sport Notices
- Diocesan Events - Term 3
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Dear Parents, Friends, Staff and Students of Mount Carmel,
A very warm welcome back to both a new school term and the commencement of Semester Two here at Mount Carmel Catholic College. I write to you at the conclusion of a very busy week here at the College, which culminated this morning in the celebration of our annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mass. Once again, this was a great opportunity to come together as a community to celebrate our Carmelite foundations which permeate so many facets of College life here at Mount Carmel. At the outset this week, I take the opportunity to thank Father Shane for his tireless support of the liturgical life of the College, and extend this thanks to members of our community who were able to join us this morning in our celebration of the Eucharist.
At the conclusion of this morning’s celebration it was my pleasure to announce the recipients of the 2019 Mount Carmel Awards. These awards are presented to staff members at the College who have reached particular milestones in terms of their service to the College community. I take the opportunity once again to congratulate Mrs Rayghaan Kasmani who was acknowledged for 10 years of service, and to Mrs Therona Govender who was acknowledged for an extraordinary 20 years of service to Mount Carmel Catholic College. The final award for this year was the Mount Carmel Parent Award and it was my pleasure to present this to Mrs Helen Atkins for her ongoing service in so many capacities for the students, staff and community of Mount Carmel, particularly via her coordination of the secondhand uniform shop and the P&F committee.
With the new school term now officially underway, I would once again encourage all students to take a moment to consider their academic performance over the first half of 2019. By all means, be very proud of your successes, but also consider ways whereby you may be able to renew your focus for Semester Two so that the progress you achieve aligns itself with your academic potential.
The term ahead will see our Year 7 cohort continue their, what has been to this point, successful transition into secondary education. Years 8 and 9 will undertake a subject selection process that will determine the study of two elective subjects in 2020. Year 10 students will conclude their subject selection process which will determine their entire pattern of study for the 2021 HSC. Year 11 will conclude their Preliminary Course which culminates in their Preliminary Examinations in Week 9, while in just over a week, our graduating class of 2019 will commence their Trial HSC Examinations before concluding their course work and HSC preparations towards the end of this term. By any measure, it is certainly a busy term ahead for all students here at the College.
As most of you would be aware, our College Principal Mr Steve Lo Cascio will be continuing his recovery across the first few weeks of Term 3 with a view to rejoining our community in the near future. I would ask you to keep Mr Lo Cascio in your prayers at this time, along with all the other members of our school community who are unwell.
Wishing you all the very best as the new term and semester gets underway.
David Cloran
Acting Principal
Bookings are still open for the Year 11 2020 Subject Selection Interviews which will be held next Wednesday, July 31 (Week 2, Term 3) between 4pm-7pm. Parents and guardians are invited to make one booking with one teacher. Please select a time that is convenient for you, and once selected, you will be able to nominate which teacher you wish to see.
Students must bring their Personal Eligibility Form (distributed on Tuesday July 23), and their Subject Selection Form (provided with the Semester 1 Report) to this evening.
In the recent holidays, 32 students from SOR 1 and 2 Unit classes attended a Study session in preparation for the upcoming Trial Examinations. The focus of the presentation was the Post 45 section of the Syllabus.
Thanks Mr Pletikosa for a highly engaging presentation, supported by Ms Governatore and Mrs Meharg.
University of New South Wales - Exploring STEM Careers
There are so many opportunities to obtain through multiple University programs to gain an understanding of our future beyond the classroom walls. It is quite fascinating with how many things you can be encapsulated in when you attend these type of events as what they show and inform students about is something you will usually not get at a normal school day. So, on 8 July 2019, I partook in a program at the University of New South Wales. This program was designed for young Year 10 girls to explore the variety of STEM careers and help to influence their decision in what we want to become in the near future.
Without a doubt, the day was filled with inevitable excitement for what was going to come. Aspiring scientists and engineers waited patiently in the lobby for the events that were all intricately planned out. Despite the fact we’ve received the program information including what we were going to do, we were still put into a spot of astonishment because everything turned out better than what we actually expected. Kicking the day off, a presentation was held for us and afterwards, we were split into our own groups where we introduced ourselves and spoke out what we want to possibly be in the future. Within minutes, our organiser instructed us to go into the bus where we departed from the University and went straight to Cochlear. Going into Cochlear’s building was quite an experience. We were able to explore Biomedical Innovation of what Cochlear has invented and actually see each detail behind the creation of a hearing aid which they produce. It makes you realise that there are actually so many people who work hand in hand to create a product that helps hundreds of people in the world to be able to hear sounds. It was captivating to witness what they were able to do and how it has a profound impact on society. The next location we headed to was Holsworthy Barracks. To be specific, this was the place for the Department of Defence and is currently situated in 49,000 acres of land. In here, we met dozens of people who worked in the army and informed us about how their own engineering and scientific skills they were able to develop during their time in University was able to be applied in a motivational and exhilarating environment. We were also able to have a personal close up look of actual helicopters which they use for training and emergency purposes. The day concluded with afternoon tea and a closing presentation where we said our goodbyes to our fellow team leader and the wonderful people we had met along the day.
This is of course one of many University STEM events that I have attended so I urge you all to take up every opportunity similar to this as it provides you a headstart for the future.
Maria Tuyor, Year 10
Welcome back to Term 3! I hope you have all had a rejuvenating break and you are ready to ‘hit the ground running’ in the sporting realm at the College. There are many exciting sporting opportunities to look forward to this term and as always we encourage all students to fully immerse themselves in the opportunities that are offered to them at the College and to always put in their Personal Best - because as we know “MC Teamwork Makes the PB Dream Work”.
College Sport at Mount Carmel
Below are some general policies that the College enforces in regards to sport.
Student sport groups on Compass: Students are asked to check their compass for their sport group allocation. This is now ‘locked in’ and unfortunately can not be changed as selections and changes are now closed. It is important that students attend the correct sport group to ensure that they are accounted for and supervised for the afternoon of sport. If they attend the incorrect group they will be marked as ‘absent’ from the group where they are supposed to be and this will affect their attendance record. Please make sure you are attending the correct group each week.
Also as mentioned at previous assemblies and meetings please ignore the large sport description on your Compass page. Refer to the code below this description for your sport allocation. If you have any questions please see Mrs Pontin at the sports office.
Leave from venue notes: A reminder that if students wish to leave from a venue they need to supply the Sport Coordinator. Notes can be signed at the sports office before, and up until, recess on Tuesday. A sample note is included below.
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Date To Whom it May Concern, I (parent / guardian name) give permission for my son / daughter (child’s name) to not return to the College at the conclusion of sport this afternoon. Kind Regards,
(Parent / Guardian signature) (Contact Number) |
Any other notes on Tuesdays: If you are sick, injured or can’t participate in sport on a Tuesday you must have a signed note from your parent/guardian detailing the reason for non-participation. You must bring this note to Mrs Pontin (Sport Coordinator) during recess on Tuesday so an alternate plan can be arranged for you during sport time.
TUESDAY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY NOTICES
If students do not participate in the MISA sport program they are involved in the college’s Tuesday Recreational Sport program. This program offers students the opportunity to be active in a variety of different sports / activities either at school or in the local community. Students in Year 7 rotate with their house group through 4 different activities (a different activity each term). All other grades have the opportunity to elect what sport program they would like to participate in each term. This choice gives students the responsibility to be active according to their own interests, likes and strengths.
All Tuesday Recreational Sport groups have now been finalised and added to the timetable and NO CHANGES CAN BE MADE - unfortunately students who did not take the time to complete their sport choices last year (Years 8-11) have been placed into an appropriate sport group for each term. Please check the relevant sports noticeboard and compass for your sport group in preparation for Week 2. As outlined in earlier editions of the newsletter there is a technical issue with compass and for some unknown reason all students sport is described as Sport: Fit HQ (or something else). Please ignore this description and refer to the code below this or check the sports noticeboards. If you have any questions please see Mrs Pontin or your Pastoral Adviser for clarification.
YEAR 7 TERM 3 TUESDAY SPORT & ACTIVITIES
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House Group |
Term 3 |
What to bring |
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MACKILLOP YR 7 Students |
Swimming and Survival Skills (Bus to Macquarie Fields Swimming Pool) |
Hat Drink Bottle Swimmers Goggles Towel |
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MURRAY YR 7 Students |
Team Sports (Meet outside J5 - Activities are on the school Oval) |
Hat Drink Bottle |
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AVILA YR 7 Students |
Gymnastics and House Games (Bus to Macquarie Fields Gymnastics Centre) |
Hat Drink Bottle Towel |
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HOWARD YR 7 Students |
AFL and Football Games (Meet outside J1 - Activities are on the school Oval) |
Hat Drink Bottle |
ATHLETICS CARNIVAL TRAINING
This year our vision and motto for College sport is ‘MC Teamwork Makes the PB Dream Work’. To get one step closer to reaching our goal of improving our Diocesan carnival results we are offering students the opportunity to partake in carnival training during sport time on a Tuesday afternoon.
Students can sign up for Carnival Training outside the sports office. Staff members will take students through a range of training exercises and run an organised program to improve student cardiovascular endurance and fitness as well as discuss running technique, race plans and other important considerations for achieving good results on the cross country and athletics track. Please see the schedule below:
Term 3 - Athletics Training
Sign ups are now open outside the Sports Office for week 3.
MCCC COLLEGE SPORTING STARS - WATCH THIS SPACE!
We have recently had a few students travel and play basketball overseas and others are preparing for upcoming trips. Watch this space over the next few weeks as we acknowledge and congratulate these students.
Mrs Tara Pontin (College Sport Coordinator)
MISA SPORT NOTICES
The Term 3 MISA competition begins this coming Tuesday. Information for all MISA students is below.
ROUND 1 - TUESDAY 30 July (Week 2)
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SPORT |
OPPOSITION |
VENUE |
TRANSPORT INFORMATION |
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YRS 10-12 GIRLS SOFTBALL |
John Therry |
COWPASTURE RESERVE, CAMDEN |
BUS - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
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YRS 7-8 & 9-10 GIRLS NETBALL |
BYE - Training |
CORONATION PARK, MINTO |
BUS - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
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YRS 7-8 & 9-10 BOYS SOCCER |
Magdalene |
KOORINGA RESERVE, VARROVILLE |
WALK - Please meet on the oval steps at 12:35pm. |
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YRS 7-9 GIRLS SOCCER |
BYE - Training |
KOORINGA RESERVE, VARROVILLE |
WALK - Please meet on the oval steps at 12:35pm. |
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U15’s BOYS RUGBY LEAGUE |
Magdalene |
ESCHOL PARK FOOTBALL FIELD |
BUS - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
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YRS 10-12 BOYS AFL |
Magdalene |
MONARCH OVAL, MACQUARIE FIELDS |
BUS - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
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YRS 10-12 GIRLS AFL |
BYE - Training |
MONARCH OVAL, MACQUARIE FIELDS |
BUS - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
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YRS 10-12 BOYS INDOOR CRICKET |
Magdalene |
NATIONAL INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE |
BUS - Please meet outside the La Valla Centre at 12:35pm. |
Any questions please see Mrs Pontin at the Sports Office.
Mrs Tara Pontin (College Sport Coordinator)
DIOCESAN EVENTS – TERM 3
Mount Carmel is a part of the Diocese of Wollongong so we compete in Diocesan Sporting events throughout the college year. At these events / carnivals, schools from the Diocese of Wollongong come together to compete for points towards the Vince Villa Trophy that is awarded to the Champion School at the end of the college year. Mount Carmel historically performs well at these Diocesan events and last year finished a close 3rd place overall in the Vince Villa Trophy.
Semester 2 Major College and Diocesan Carnivals
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Sport / Team |
Trial Date / Day / Time |
Carnival Date /s |
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Diocesan Netball Carnival |
All notes have been issued and are due back BEFORE Wednesday. |
Wednesday 31 July 2019 (Week 2) |
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Diocesan Athletics Carnival |
All notes have been issued and are due back BEFORE Friday 16 August. |
Friday 16 August 2019 (Week 4) |
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Diocesan Hockey (Opens Boys and Girls) |
Trial 1: Tuesday 30 July 2019 (AFTER sport from 2:45pm - 3:30pm) |
Wednesday 28 August 2019 (Week 6) |
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Diocesan Volleyball (Opens Boys and Girls) |
Trial 1: Tuesday 30 July 2019 (AFTER sport from 2:45pm - 3:30pm) |
Wednesday 28 August 2019 (Week 6) |
Further info on these events: http://www.dow.catholic.edu.au
CCC EVENTS - TERM 3
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Sport / Team |
Trial Date / Day / Time |
Carnival Date /s |
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CCC Soccer Knockout |
All notes have been issued and are due back BEFORE Wednesday. |
Tuesday 30 July 2019 (Week 2) |
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CCC Netball Championships |
All notes have been issued and are due back BEFORE Tuesday 20 August. |
Tuesday 20 August 2019 (Week 5) |
Further info on these events: http://www.dow.catholic.edu.au
NOMINATIONS – APPLICATION PROCESS (To self-nominate and get approved for these events, students need to be competing at a representative level in their chosen sport).
Please refer to the information sheet provided by the sport coordinator for the process for individual student nominations for trialsfor NSWCCC events. All trial closing dates will be advertised in the newsletter and in the student weekly sport update emails. Students can register for events at any time.
Any student who require assistance nominating for the following sports please see Mrs Pontin ASAP.
https://www.csss.nsw.edu.au/nswccc-calendar.aspx
Further info on these events: www.csss.nsw.edu.au/nswccc-home.aspx
Mrs Tara Pontin (College Sport Coordinator)
For all Parents/Carers
Learn to promote positive and respectful parent-teen relationships.
Focus on the big issues and challenges when managing conflict and connecting with teens.
4 x 2 hour sessions held weekly. Cost: $60
Thursdays 5, 12, 19, 26 September, 10am-12pm
Venue: CatholicCare, 35A Cordeaux St, Campbelltown Phone: 4254 9395
Facilitator: Sue Livingstone, our Mount Carmel Group Worker
20 July 2019
- 13C’s defeated Macquarie Fields 27 - 8
- Grad D’s defeated Bluejays 58 – 15
- Grad C’s (T3) defeated Grad C’s (T2) 39 – 20
- Division 6 defeated Flames 46 – 27