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Dear Parents, Friends, Staff and Students of Mount Carmel,
At Sunday Mass each week, there is an acclamation before that Gospel that helps us to focus our thoughts and ideas before we hear the Word of God. Last Sunday, the first part of this acclamation stated: “The word of God is living and active”. We hear in John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God”. What does God being living and active mean for each of us as we carry out our daily tasks? When we treat others with respect and dignity and our interactions are based on the values of Jesus Christ, we are helping to spread the living and active word of God. Students are encouraged to consider these values when they make decisions in the classroom and the yard, before school and during lessons, when they speak to each other or to staff. If each decision we make and act we carry out, is a prayer to God, we have ensured that the Word of God is living and active.
Crazy sock day on Tuesday was a fun way to help show the Word of God is living and active. The funds from this day go to Catholic Mission, which is an organisation that assists people in times of crisis and those experiencing extreme poverty. It is a small way that we can help others and ensure that God’s work is carried out in communities outside our own. I thank the students who organised this and those who participated.
Over the last few days, our Year 11 students participated in their Senior Retreat. At the start of their last year of formal schooling, students are given some space and time to reflect on their future journey in both a spiritual and goal sense. As part of our charism, we continually challenge the students to make space and calmly reflect on their journey and plan for their future. I had the pleasure of visiting some of these students on Thursday and witnessed the quiet reflection and positive attitude that was present at the venues. The students at this retreat were given this opportunity in a program run by staff. This took the form of large group facilitation and small group discussion that allowed for personal reflection. Once again, I thank the staff who have given three days away from their own families in order to provide this experience for the students. I also congratulate and thank the students for the positive way in which they accepted this opportunity.
On Wednesday, a number of our Year 9 students attended the Western Sydney University Fast Forward Day. This Day is organised by WSU to give students an opportunity to experience the university and to become familiar and comfortable with the site and some of their processes. I thank Ms James (our Transition and Pathways Teacher) for coordinating this event and accompanying the students.
Today (Friday) is World Teachers' Day. On behalf of parents and students, I thank the teachers (and all staff) of Mount Carmel for their tireless efforts and professional contributions to the students at the College. As I have said on many occasions, the staff go far above and beyond to ensure that our students are in a Christ-centred community that provides opportunities for excellence. Thank you.
On Sunday November 3, we will be holding our second College Working Bee. This working bee is for the families of MacKillop and Murray houses. During these working bees, we take the opportunity to clean the external parts of buildings, repaint some of the furniture and re-bark and weed the gardens. All assistance is appreciated and we will thank those families who attend in future newsletters. The day will begin at 9 am with a sausage sizzle thank you organised by the P&F concluded by 12pm. Pease feel free to come for the whole time or any part you can assist.
Mr Steve Lo Cascio
Principal
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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Or call: Contact the shop manager at 9820 4327 during shop hours. (Monday 8am – 12pm / Wednesday 12:30pm – 4:30pm). Messages can also be left on the answering machine, or email: mtcarmel@ranier.com.au
Phone messages and emails will be returned the next trading day.
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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 4 |
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) |
Hat Drink BottleSwimmers 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)
MISA Round 1 RESULTS vs ST BENEDICTS
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SPORT |
OPPOSITION |
WINNING SCHOOL |
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YRS 7-9 BOYS & GIRLS OZTAG |
ST BENEDICT’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE |
BOYS - MCCC 13-1 GIRLS - MCCC 9-1 |
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YRS 10-11 BOYS & GIRLS VOLLEYBALL |
ST BENEDICT’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE |
BOYS - MCCC 3-0 GIRLS - MCCC 3-0 |
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YRS 7-9 GIRLS SOFTBALL |
ST BENEDICT’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE |
MCCC 7-3 |
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YRS 10-11 MIXED ULTIMATE FRISBEE |
ST BENEDICT’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE |
MCCC 20-3 |
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YRS 7-9 BOYS INDOOR CRICKET |
ST BENEDICT’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE |
BENS 83-45 |
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YRS 7-9 BOYS GIRLS AFL 12’S |
ST BENEDICT’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE |
BOYS - BENS 72-22 GIRLS - MCCC 43-7 |
ROUND 2 INFORMATION - TUESDAY 29 October (Week 3)
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SPORT |
OPPOSITION |
VENUE |
TRANSPORT INFORMATION |
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YRS 7-9 BOYS & GIRLS OZTAG |
JOHN THERRY |
Victoria Park, Minto |
BUS - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
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YRS 10-11 BOYS & GIRLS VOLLEYBALL |
JOHN THERRY |
John Therry Catholic High School |
Meet on the courts at 12:35pm. |
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YRS 7-9 GIRLS SOFTBALL |
JOHN THERRY |
Cowpasture Reserve, Camden |
BUS - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
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YRS 10-11 MIXED ULTIMATE FRISBEE |
JOHN THERRY |
Victoria Park, Minto |
BUS - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
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YRS 7-9 BOYS INDOOR CRICKET |
JOHN THERRY |
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 |
JOHN THERRY |
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.
NSWCCC SPORT UPDATES
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.
2020 Registrations
Softball - closing date 7 February 2020.
Triathlon (Team and / or Individual) - closing date 19 February 2020.
