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- Mary Immaculate Spring Fair - Saturday 19 October
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Dear Parents, Friends, Staff and Students of Mount Carmel,
Welcome back to term 4.
In Sunday’s Gospel (Luke 17: 11–19), Jesus heals ten men with leprosy. After they were healed, one returned praising God and thanked Jesus. Jesus asks where are the other nine?
We sometimes need to be reminded that through our lives we are given gifts from God that we might take for granted. These gifts might be a great talent or skill, or perhaps the smile or offer of assistance from someone just when we most need it. Do we stop and thank God for that gift or do we get on with our lives like the ‘other nine’? As teachers, we are often blessed by the interaction of our students when we walk through the College and see the smiles and the welcoming greetings. We are blessed by our colleagues when they offer direction and assistance. We are blessed by the parents of our students when they offer support and encouragement. I thank God for these gifts of light and life that shine within our community.
On Thursday our Year 12 students began their Higher School Certificate examinations. This is the culmination of 13 years of study and for many, their effort and positive attitude will be rewarded by their results. As I have said on a number of occasions during this year, I am sure that some of these students will benefit greatly from the good habits around study and homework that they have built over the years. I encourage all of our students once again to develop good habits of their own. As one last preparation for the HSC, 18 classes were conducted by the staff for the Year 12 students during this past holiday. I am once again proud and encouraged by the extra time that the Mount Carmel staff contribute to the learning and success of the students. Thank you to those who volunteered their holiday time to work with these young women and men.
On Tuesday evening our Year 11 students commenced their journey into the HSC with their HSC information night. At this evening, they were presented with a range of information about assessment, the procedures of the HSC and an explanation of the HSC and ATAR processes. This information is vital in preparing the students and I thank Ms Tolomeo for her efforts and work in combining this information in a clear and easily understood presentation. The next phase of this will be the HSC symposium which occurs on Monday and Tuesday of next week. On these days, the students will run through a series of workshops that will help them develop processes that will assist in them undertaking the HSC.
At the end of next week, these same students will participate in their Senior Retreat. This is an opportunity for them to stop and reflect on where they are heading without the interruptions of their normal routine. These Retreats will take place in three separate venues in tranquil settings and involve students considering their goals in the context of their faith. They are guided by a number of staff and will have the opportunity to celebrate a liturgy with visiting priests. Once again I thank the staff who sacrifice time with their own families to help run these retreats.
On Friday we celebrated Avila Day. This was the last of our House celebrations for 2019 and follows the feast day of St Teresa of Avila on Tuesday. Given this feast, I would like to reprint a prayer from St Teresa that was given to me on Tuesday by the Avila House. It is a useful reflection at busy times in our lives:
“Let nothing trouble you, let nothing make you afraid. All things are passing. God never changes. Patience obtains everything. God alone is enough.”
Mr Steve Lo Cascio
Principal
Campbelltown Athletics Centre will be the place to be on the 19 and 20 October when it proudly hosts the annual 24 Hour Fight Against Cancer Macarthur event. The 24 hour walk is the major fundraising event for the Fight Against Cancer with all money raised providing much needed funding to assist with supporting cancer services in Macarthur through the purchasing of additional equipment.
The students of Mount Carmel SRC have created a team which will be participating in the event from the start on Saturday (10am) to the end of the event on Sunday. There will be no staff supervision of this event by the College, however if you would like to attend the day on behalf of the Mount Carmel Team, you can liaise on the ground with Anthony Wicks, of Year 11 to walk with the team. The event starts at 10am at Campbelltown Athletics Stadium (Leumeah). Registration for walkers is 16 dollars and the team name is Mount Carmel.
Alternatively, if you would like to donate on behalf of the student team, there is a link on the website to the donations page: https://24hrfight.org.au/donate/. You can make a donation on behalf of yourself or the Mount Carmel team. You can email Miss Toogood at toogoodr01@dow.catholic.edu.au for any additional information.
Visit the official site for more event information:
Dear Parents/ Guardians
Students starting/returning in 2020 must be fitted before 8 November 2019 to ensure availability of uniforms in the desired sizes before start of Term 1 2020.
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Welcome back to Term 4! 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”.
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 cannot 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.
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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 Advisor for clarification.
YEAR 7 TERM 4 TUESDAY SPORT & ACTIVITIES
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House Group |
Term 3 |
What to bring |
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MACKILLOP YR 7 Students |
AFL and Football Games (Meet outside J1 - Activities are on the school Oval) |
Hat Drink Bottle |
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MURRAY YR 7 Students |
Swimming and Survival Skills (Bus to Macquarie Fields Swimming Pool) Team Sports |
Hat Drink Bottle Swimmers Goggles Towel |
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AVILA YR 7 Students |
Team Sports (Meet outside J5 - Activities are on the school Oval) |
Hat Drink Bottle |
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HOWARD YR 7 Students |
Gymnastics and House Games (Bus to Macquarie Fields Gymnastics Centre) |
Hat Drink Bottle Towel |
MCCC College Sporting Stars - WATCH THIS SPACE!
If you have recently competed at a representative level in your chosen sport we want to hear about it! Email Mrs Pontin at pontint01@dow.catholic.edu.au to share your sporting success stories.
Mrs Tara Pontin (College Sport Coordinator)
The Term 4 MISA competition begins this coming Tuesday. Information for all MISA students is below.
ROUND 1 - TUESDAY 22nd October (Week 2)
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SPORT |
OPPOSITION |
VENUE |
TRANSPORT INFORMATION |
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YRS 7-9 BOYS & GIRLS OZTAG |
ST BENEDICT’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE |
Kayess Park, Minto |
BUS - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
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YRS 10-11 BOYS & GIRLS VOLLEYBALL |
ST BENEDICT’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE |
Mount Carmel Catholic College outdoor courts |
Meet on the courts at 12:35pm. |
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YRS 7-9 GIRLS SOFTBALL |
ST BENEDICT’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE |
Cowpasture Reserve, Camden |
BUS - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
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YRS 10-11 MIXED ULTIMATE FRISBEE |
ST BENEDICT’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE |
Kayess Park, Minto |
BUS - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
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YRS 7-9 BOYS INDOOR CRICKET |
ST BENEDICT’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE |
National Indoor Sports Centre, Campbelltown |
BUS - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
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YRS 7-9 BOYS GIRLS AFL 12’S |
ST BENEDICT’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE |
Eschol Park Soccer Complex |
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)
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.
Below is information for the upcoming Diocesan events in term 4:
Diocesan Basketball Carnival (Boys & Girls) - Monday 21 October 2019
BOYS
** Students are to arrange their own transport to and from the carnival. If this isn’t possible can you please see Mrs Pontin ASAP.Venue: Minto Indoor Sports Centre, Minto
Arrival Time: 7:30am sharp
Carnival Conclusion Time: Approximately 3:00pm
Uniform: Full College sports uniform. Students will be supplied with a playing singlet.
Canteen: There will be limited canteen facilities at the venue. Students are encouraged to supply their own food and drink on the day.
GIRLS
Venue: Beaton Park ‘Snakepit’, Gwynneville
Departure Time: 7:00am sharp
Carnival Conclusion Time: Approximately 4:30pm
Uniform: Full college sports uniform. Students will be supplied with a playing singlet.
Canteen: There will be limited canteen facilities at the venue. Students are encouraged to supply their own food and drink on the day.
Diocesan Boys Super 8’s Cricket - Wednesday 23 October 2019
Venue: Thomas Dalton Park, Fairy MeadowDeparture Time: 7:00am sharp in the college mini-bus
Return Time: Approximately 4:00pm
Uniform: Full college sports uniform.
Canteen: There will be no canteen facilities at the venue. Students are to supply their own food and drink on the day.
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 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.
Our Annual General Meeting and Presentation night will be held tonight, starting at 6.30pm in the College Library.
The 2020 Committee will be voted in and pizza and drinks will be provided after the presentation. We hope to see all players and their families on the night.
Presale unlimited ride tickets can be purchased at www.ticketebo.com.au/mievsfrides for the discounted prive of $30.
