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Dear Parents, Friends, Staff and Students of Mount Carmel,
Yesterday we celebrated the feast day of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop. As founder of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart she dedicated her life to the elimination of barriers that restricted the education of young people, especially those on the margins of society. To this day, the Josephites continue her legacy with prominent establishments throughout Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Peru, East Timor, Scotland and Brazil. On the day of her passing on 8 August 1909, the Archbishop of Sydney, Cardinal Moran famously stated “I consider this day to have assisted at the deathbed of a saint”. His claim was realised on 17 October 2010 when she was canonised by Pope Benedict XVI, making her Australia’s first saint.
Compassionate and Loving God,
We praise you for all you do in the lives of saints.
You inspired Saint Mary MacKillop
To listen to your whisperings within her heart,
To trust in your providence,
To reach out to the most needy,
To forgive even when it was difficult.
As we journey through life
We trust that your Spirit will guide our hearts
Making us more like Saint Mary MacKillop
In thought, word and action.
We make our prayer through Jesus
Who showed compassion to all in need.
Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, pray for us.
Amen.
Earlier this week, our Year 12 students commenced their Trial HSC Examinations. As most would be aware, this examination period is the final, and most significant examination period before the Higher School Certificate exams in October. Our students have overwhelmingly demonstrated an impressive level of focus, determination and commitment in the preparation and execution of these exams and I encourage this approach to continue for the duration of this assessment period.
This coming Wednesday and Thursday, our Year 11 cohort will be participating in a two-day leadership program that is designed to help discern and elect the Mount Carmel Student Representative Council for 2020. All students will be taken off site to Teen Ranch on Wednesday before returning on Thursday for a full day program aimed at preparing them for this significant process. I thank the teachers who have been responsible for preparing this opportunity for the students and look forward to the results that it produces over the coming weeks.
A reminder that all students in Year 7 will be receiving the second round of their immunisations this coming Thursday. To assist with the process, we are asking all students to wear their sports uniform on the day and to make sure they have a suitable breakfast on the morning of the injections.
Our August P&F Meeting will be held this coming Tuesday, commencing in I3 at 7pm. In continuing our recent strategy of having various staff members from the College address our parents, I have invited the College Curriculum Coordinator, Ms Judith Tolomeo, to present on the variety of strategies that we adopt as a College to promote student learning, with a particular focus on students in Years 7-10.
As you would be aware, our College Principal, Mr Steve Lo Cascio, has been absent for the first few weeks of Term 3 as he continues his recovery from surgery last term. I am pleased to inform you that his progress in recent weeks has meant that he will be commencing his gradual return to the College as of next week. We look forward to welcoming him back to Mount Carmel following his extended absence and I thank Mr Simon Huntly and Miss Breanna Donnellan who have fulfilled the roles of Acting Assistant Principal and Acting Year 7 Coordinator respectively in Mr Lo Cascio’s absence.
Acting Principal
Year 12 2019 Academic Medallions
Young People need to aim high and to know that their community support them. Our children are our most valuable resource and, all too often, their academic achievements can be neglected. We want to encourage learning and to reward as many students as possible.
To this end, I am asking for donations towards the Year 12 Academic Medallions. The cost of each medallion is $40.00 or three for $100.00. If you wish to donate towards a particular subject, please contact Trish Mooney on 9603 3000 or email info@mcccdow.catholic.edu.au.
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 (according to this every student is in Fit HQ and this is an error) . 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.
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.
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.
** This training may be cancelled if we don’t have the numbers required for a training group. Please check the emailed schedule to see if this is going ahead.
Mount Carmel Catholic College vs St Gregory’s Catholic College - Wednesday 7 August 2019
The MCCC Opens Rugby League team along with coaches Mr Huntly and Mr Flannery all displayed great Marist spirit when they offered to verse the St Gregory’s College Rugby League team in preparation for an upcoming game. The boys all played with great spirit and represented the college brilliantly.
There were some talented players on the field for both teams so the quality of the game was second to none. Because of this it was no surprise to see the crowd that gathered consisting of former students, parents and the wider community. Thank you to Mr Teuma for running water for the boys and to Ms Miller and Mrs Abra for assisting with pack up. Well done to all those involved and congratulations to St Gregs on the win. Good luck in your next game.
Mrs Tara Pontin (College Sport Coordinator)
Read LessROUND 1 RESULTS - Tuesday 30 July 2019
SPORT |
OPPOSITION |
RESULT |
MVP |
YRS 10-12 BOYS INDOOR CRICKET |
MAGDALENE |
MCCC WIN 58-21 |
JOSH DARR |
YRS 7-8 BOYS SOCCER |
MAGDALENE |
ST BENS WIN 2-1 |
KURT ENDERS |
YRS 9-10 BOYS SOCCER |
MAGDALENE |
ST BENS WIN 6-0 |
ZAINE EL-AYOUBI |
YRS 10-12 BOYS AFL |
MAGDALENE |
MCCC WIN 87-0 |
JORDAN TAATEO |
U15’S BOYS RUGBY LEAGUE |
MAGDALENE |
MCCC WIN 26-0 |
ZAC MAXWELL |
YRS 10-12 GIRLS SOFTBALL |
JOHN THERRY |
JT WIN 6-0 |
GISELLE BYRNE AND RITIKA DOSANJH |
ROUND 2 RESULTS - Tuesday 6 August 2019
SPORT |
OPPOSITION |
RESULT |
MVP |
YRS 10-12 BOYS INDOOR CRICKET |
ST BENS |
MCCC WIN 96-35 |
NICK HOBDEN |
YRS 7-8 BOYS SOCCER |
ST BENS |
MCCC WIN 2-1 |
BLAKE BOLWELL |
YRS 9-10 BOYS SOCCER |
ST BENS |
DRAW 0-0 |
DECLAN DOYLE |
YRS 7-9 GIRLS SOCCER |
ST BENS |
MCCC WIN 1-0 |
SARAH RADMAN |
YRS 10-12 BOYS AFL |
ST BENS |
MCCC WIN 68-7 |
SAM MAXWELL |
YRS 10-12 GIRLS AFL |
ST BENS |
MCCC WIN 68-28 |
MELISSA NEUFELDT |
U15’S BOYS RUGBY LEAGUE |
GOOD SAMARITAN |
MCCC WIN 16-6 |
TONY MOA |
YRS 10-12 GIRLS SOFTBALL |
MAGDALENE |
MCCC WIN FORFEIT |
- |
YRS 7-8 GIRLS NETBALL |
ST BENS |
MCCC WIN 37-11 |
SIULOLO RICHTER |
YRS 9-10 GIRLS NETBALL |
ST BENS |
ST BENS WIN 27-14 |
SUNSHINE FERREIRO-DELUCA |
Information for all MISA students is below.
ROUND 3 DRAWS / INFORMATION - TUESDAY 13 AUGUST (Week 4)
SPORT |
OPPOSITION |
VENUE |
TRANSPORT INFORMATION |
YRS 10-12 GIRLS SOFTBALL |
ST PATRICKS |
COWPASTURE RESERVE, CAMDEN |
MINI BUS - Please meet outside the front office at 12:35pm. |
YRS 7-8 & 9-10 GIRLS NETBALL |
JOHN THERRY |
CORONATION PARK, MINTO |
BUS - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
YRS 7-8 & 9-10 BOYS SOCCER |
JOHN THERRY |
KOORINGA RESERVE, VARROVILLE |
WALK - Please meet on the oval steps at 12:35pm. |
YRS 7-9 GIRLS SOCCER |
JOHN THERRY |
KOORINGA RESERVE, VARROVILLE |
WALK - Please meet on the oval steps at 12:35pm. |
U15’s BOYS RUGBY LEAGUE |
JOHN THERRY |
ESCHOL PARK FOOTBALL FIELD |
BUS - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
YRS 10-12 BOYS AFL |
JOHN THERRY |
MONARCH OVAL |
BUS - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
YRS 10-12 GIRLS AFL |
JOHN THERRY |
MONARCH OVAL |
BUS - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
YRS 10-12 BOYS INDOOR CRICKET |
JOHN THERRY |
NATIONAL INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE |
BUS - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
Any questions please see Mrs Pontin at the sports office on Monday.
Mrs Tara Pontin (College Sport Coordinator)
Read LessDIOCESAN 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.
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.
DIOCESAN NETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
On Wednesday 31 July Mount Carmel sent six netball teams down to Wollongong to compete in the annual Diocesan Netball Championships. MCCC has many talented netballers amongst various grades at the College so we were hoping for a successful day on the court.
Our Year 7-8 teams, coached by Ms Bowen had a phenomenal day. Both of the teams worked exceptionally well together despite not having played together prior to this carnival. Every girl on the court gave it their all, fought for every rebound, chased every loose ball and defended every pass.
The division 1 team went through the carnival only losing one game against a strong St Patrick’s College team - the final game of the day. Despite some calls not going the girls way and the game situation being challenging at times, the girls played to the whistle and kept going right up until the final hooter sounded. Unfortunately this loss left this team finishing 2nd overall, and despite many of the girls being disappointed, their frowns quickly turned to smiles when they realised what they had just achieved. Well done.
The division 2 team were also successful on the day winning 4 of their games and losing 4 of their games. Again the girls all worked together each and every game to get the win - always representing the College with great pride. This team finished 5th overall which is a credit to their work and determination throughout the day. Well done.
Our Years 9-10 teams were coached by Mrs Tyra. Again many of these girls had not played with each other before and this proved to be challenging when matched up with strong, physical opponents. The division 1 team won 3 games and lost 5. This resulted in them finishing 8th overall. The division 2 team won 2 of their games and lost 3 resulting in a 5th place overall standing. Congratulations to our girls for always putting in 100% and for never giving up throughout the day.
The Years 11-12 teams also had a great day with both our division 1 and 2 teams finishing 6th overall. The division 1 team had 3 wins and 5 losses. The division 2 team had 2 wins and 5 losses. Again a very strong, talented competition in the senior divisions that proved challenging, yet rewarding for our girls. Thank you to Ms Armour for coaching our senior teams.
Congratulations to all of the girls involved in the Diocesan Netball Carnival this year. Another event that has offered many students the opportunity to be physically active in a competitive environment.
Finally, carnivals like these simply don’t happen without the help and willingness of umpires, volunteers and other officials. Throughout the day MCCC had many students step up and assist the smooth running of the carnival by offering their umpiring skills. A massive thank you to Isabella Ashcroft (Yr 7), Cara Kmet, Jessica Barnes, Emma Searle, Courtney Hoban, Hailee Muerant (Yr 8), Hannah Martin and Rhianna Heaslip (Yr 11) for your assistance on the day and for being such great ambassadors of the college - well done! We also had two ex-students assist on the day with draws, warm ups, scoring and general organisation which was extremely helpful. Thank you to Alyssa Worland and Abby Smith for coming back to help out - it was great!
Looking forward to next year and good luck to the three CCC teams who will be competing in 2 weeks time at Penrith.
Term 3 Diocesan Carnival / Opportunities
Semester 2 (Terms 3 and 4) Major College and Diocesan Carnivals
Sport / Team |
Trial Date / Day / Time |
Carnival Date /s |
Diocesan Athletics Carnival |
All notes have been issued and are due back BEFORE Friday 16th August. |
Friday 16 August 2019 (Week 4) |
Diocesan Volleyball (Opens Boys and Girls) |
Boys Final Trial: Tuesday 20 August 2019 (AFTER sport from 2:45pm - 3:30pm) Girls Training: Tuesday 13 August and Tuesday 20th August (AFTER sport from 2:45pm - 3:30pm) |
Wednesday 28 August 2019 (Week 6) |
Diocesan Hockey (Opens Boys and Girls) |
Trial 2: Tuesday 13 August 2019 (AFTER sport from 2:45pm - 3:30pm) |
Wednesday 28 August 2019 (Week 6) |
DIOCESAN ATHLETICS CARNIVAL - FRIDAY 16 AUGUST 2019
Venue: Campbelltown Athletics Stadium, Leumeah
Arrival Time: 8:00am (sharp). Please meet Mr King and Ms Donnellan in the grandstand for roll marking.
Conclusion Time: 3:00pm
Transport: Students are to get their own way to and from the venue.
Canteen: There will be canteen facilities on the day but students are encouraged to pack their own food and drink to sustain their energy throughout the carnival.
Uniform: Students are required to wear their full college sports uniform. Plain black or navy shorts / tights can be worn when competing. Students will be supplied with a singlet to compete if (optional).
GOOD LUCK MCCC!
** If you are unable to attend the carnival (injury, commitments etc) please tell Mrs Pontin BEFORE Thursday so another student can get the opportunity to compete.
Further info on these events: http://www.dow.catholic.edu.au
CCC EVENTS - TERM 3
Sport / Team |
Trial Date / Day / Time |
Carnival Date /s |
CCC Netball Championships |
All notes have been issued and are due back BEFORE Tuesday 20 August. |
Tuesday 20 August 2019 (Week 5) |
CCC Football Knockout Semi Finals |
Notes will be issued ASAP and are due back BEFORE Tuesday 3 September. |
Tuesday 3 September (Week 7) |
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 sports coordinator for the process for individual student nominations for trials for 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.
Further info on these events: www.csss.nsw.edu.au/nswccc-home.aspx
Mrs Tara Pontin (College Sport Coordinator)
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4 x 2 hour sessions held weekly. Cost: $60
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Venue: CatholicCare, 35A Cordeaux St, Campbelltown Phone: 4254 9395
Facilitator: Sue Livingstone, our Mount Carmel Group Worker
- 13 C's defeated Thunder 36 - 25
- Grad D's defeated Thunder 33 - 19
- Grad C's (T3) defeated Ctown North 53 - 6
- Grad C's (T2) defeated Cobras 37 - 12
- Division 6 lost to Bluejays 27 - 31