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Dear Parents, Friends, Staff and Students of Mount Carmel,
You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5: 14 - 16
The above quote is taken from the Gospel of St Matthew read at Mass last Sunday. Often, the gospels and readings that occur each week can have a special relevance for what might be happening in our lives or communities at that particular moment. This Gospel is particularly poignant for the Mount Carmel Catholic College community because next Friday February 21, we are celebrating with our 2019 HSC students with our High Achiever’s ceremony. This ceremony is held each year and recognises the work of all our students but with particular emphasis on those who have reached excellence within their academic studies. These students and the staff and parents who have assisted them, have taken their talents and developed them to achieve something great. In this way, they have “let their light shine before others”. Using our gifts from God for His glory is a fundamental form of praise and prayer and we celebrate this as a community.
Last Monday, our senior students went to classes to collect donations for the St Vincent De Paul Bushfire Appeal. Whilst the notice for this appeal was very short, the students were involved with a positive energy and we were able to contribute well. Thank you to the senior students for your collecting and the community for your donations.
Each year the Campbelltown Catholic Club financially contributes toward excursion costs for a student in various Catholic schools via their Br Clarence Foundation for Education (named after the founding Principal of Mount Carmel). Over the years, a number of our students have benefitted from this and I thank the Catholic Club for their ongoing support. For further information on the work of this foundation or to make a contribution toward this cause, please contact the Campbelltown Catholic Club.
A gentle reminder to parents regarding the Senior student carpark. This car park to the right of the College entrance is regularly used by our Year 12 students who have been given permission to park on site. Please be aware that at the end of the day, there will be high volumes of traffic in this carpark and I ask that you avoid using this side to pick up students during peak times as it can further disrupt traffic flows.
Our first Parents and Friends’ meeting for 2020 was held last Tuesday evening. At the end of this meeting, the parents were invited into the College library to see the new furniture that was delivered last week. The cost of this furniture was supplemented by the Catholic Education Office and I thank them for this support. The feedback from parents, students and staff has been very positive, however the library staff are now considering placement in order to get the best options for learning. In terms of future P&F meetings, these are held on the second Tuesday of each month during term times at 7pm in room I3. All parents are warmly invited to these meetings. The next will be held on March 10 and will begin with the AGM.
Advance warning that our Year 7, 2021 Information evening will be held in week 6, Monday March 2 at the College in the Champagnat Centre. This meeting will begin at 7pm. Please spread the word to anyone who may be considering enrolling in Year 7 at Mount Carmel for 2021.
Ite in Veritate
Mr Steve Lo Cascio
Principal
Finance Information
We have had a number of questions regarding the College Fees. These are currently being processed and we will endeavour to have them emailed to you by week 3-4.
Once the College Fees have been emailed or posted to families please note that the annual invoice is a 30 day account only.
Families must complete a School Fee Agreement form and return to the College prior to the expiry of 30 days.
If you have an existing agreement, you are required to send in an amended School Fee agreement form.
The Diocesan School Fee Management Policy and School Fee Agreements are available from the College website.
On the website go to Our College → College Fees → Fee Calculator
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Diocesan School Fee Agreement Form
Alternatively you can access these documents from the College Administration office. A School Fee Calculator on the College website can assist with calculation of the payment required to meet your commitment.
Please note that families of a Year 12 student who is their last child attending the College are required to have their fees finalised by Friday, 25 September.
Families who are experiencing financial hardship may apply for Fee Concession by contacting the College Finance Office on 8796 2405 to obtain an application form.
Below are some general policies that the College enforces in regards to sport.
Leave from venue notes: A reminder that if students wish to leave a venue they need to supply the Sport Coordinator with a note prior to 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 cannot participate 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) so an alternate plan can be arranged for you during sport time.
2020 Mount Carmel Catholic College Swimming Carnival
Compulsory event for all Year 7 and 12 students and expressions of interest from competitive swimmers in Years 8-11.
If you are in Year 7 and want to be involved in the activities on the day but are not a competitive swimmer that is OK! If you want to be there - we want you there!
All other attendees (with the exception of Year 12 who will be assisting for part of the carnival) must write their name down on the lists outside the sports office. These students are expected to be competitive swimmers (participating in races) with the aim to potentially make the Diocesan Swim Team.
Date: Thursday 27 February 2020 (week 5)
Venue: Bradbury Swimming Pool (21 The Parkway, Bradbury)
Transport: All Year 7 students will be transported to and from the swimming pool by bus. All Year 8-12 students who attend the carnival will be required to arrange their own transport to and from the carnival. If transport can not be arranged, please see Mrs Pontin ASAP so transport can be organised. Times and finer details are outlined on the permission note.
Parents / guardians, family and friends are welcome to spectate on the day. ONLY OFFICIALS AND STAFF WILL BE REQUIRED ON THE POOL DECK. All spectators are asked to set up outside the pool gate.
SEEKING PARENT HELPERS: Please email or phone the Sport Coordinator if you would like to have an official role on the day pontint01@dow.catholic.edu.au.
All permission notes have been distributed to Year 7 and 12 students. These are due back to Pastoral Advisors ASAP. All other notes (Years 8-11) that have been issued are now overdue.
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 next Tuesday.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We are still experiencing some technical difficulties with Compass and the sport description showing for students. Can I please ask that students refer to the sports noticeboard for the correct sport group / activity and ignore the compass description at this stage. Hopefully we can rectify the issue ASAP as I know this makes things confusing.
YEAR 7 - TERM 1 TUESDAY SPORT & ACTIVITIES
Year 7 - What will I need to bring and where to I go for Tuesday Sport?
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House Group |
Term 1 |
What to bring |
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AVILA Yr 7 Students |
Swimming and Survival Skills (Bus to Macquarie Fields Swimming Pool) |
Hat Drink Bottle Swimmers Goggles Towel |
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HOWARD Yr 7 Students |
College Team Sports and Round Robin (School Oval) |
Hat Drink Bottle |
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MACKILLOP Yr 7 Students |
Gymnastics and Fitness Games (Macquarie Fields Gymnastics Centre) |
Hat Drink Bottle Towel |
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MURRAY Yr 7 Students |
AFL and Football Games (School Oval) |
Hat Drink Bottle |
Year 7 - What will I need to bring and where to I go for Tuesday Sport?
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SPORT |
Details/Equipment required |
Meeting point/Venue |
Travel Method |
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Swimming / Survival Skills |
Level based swim program Swimmers, towel, plastic bag, goggles & swimming cap optional. |
Meet: 12.40pm Basketball Courts Venue: Macquarie Fields Leisure Centre (Pool) |
Bus |
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Gymnastics |
Movement Skills Water bottle & towel |
Meet: 12.40pm Basketball Courts Venue: Macquarie Fields Indoor Sports Centre |
Bus |
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College Team sports and Games |
Skills & Competition Hat, Water bottle & towel |
Meet: 1.05pm in J5 Venue: School grounds |
At School |
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AFL and NRL |
Intro AFL and NRL program Hat, Water bottle & towel |
Meet: 1.05pm in J1 Venue: Oval 2 School grounds |
At School |
Mrs Tara Pontin (College Sport Coordinator)
Round 1 Results
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Sport |
Opposition |
Result |
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Yrs 10-12 Boys Oztag |
John Therry |
Wash out |
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Yrs 10-12 Girls Oztag |
St Patrick’s |
Wash out |
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Yrs 7-9 Boys Softball |
John Therry |
Wash out |
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Yrs 7-9 Boys Volleyball |
John Therry |
JT Win 43 - 31 |
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Yrs 7-9 Girls Volleyball |
St Patrick’s |
MCCC Win 67 - 50 |
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Yrs 10-12 Boys Basketball |
John Therry |
JT Win 54 -41 |
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Yrs 10-12 Girls Basketball |
St Patrick’s |
STP Win 45 - 23 |
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Yrs 7-9 Girls Indoor Cricket |
St Patrick’s |
STP Win 56 - 44 |
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Yrs 7-9 Girls Hockey |
St Patrick’s |
STP Win 2-0 |
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Sport |
Opposition |
Venue |
Transport Information |
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Yrs 10-12 Boys Oztag |
St Benedict’s |
Victoria Park - Minto |
BUS TO VENUE - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
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Yrs 10-12 Girls Oztag |
BYE |
Kooringa Reserve |
WALK TO VENUE - Please meet on the oval steps at 1:05pm |
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Yrs 7-9 Boys Softball |
St Benedict’s |
Cowpasture Road - Camden |
BUS TO VENUE - Please meet outside the front office at 12:35pm. |
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Yrs 7-9 Boys Volleyball |
St Benedict’s |
Champagnat Centre |
Please meet outside the Champagnat Centre at 12:35pm. |
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Yrs 7-9 Girls Volleyball |
BYE |
Champagnat Centre |
Please meet at the Champagnat Centre at 1:05pm. |
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Yrs 10-12 Boys Basketball |
St Benedict’s |
Minto Indoor Sports Stadium |
BUS TO VENUE - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
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Yrs 10-12 Girls Basketball |
BYE |
College Basketball Courts |
WALK TO VENUE - Please meet on the basketball courts at 1:05pm. |
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Yrs 7-9 Girls Indoor Cricket |
BYE |
College Cricket Nets |
WALK TO VENUE - Please meet on the oval steps at 1:05pm. |
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Yrs 7-9 Girls Hockey |
BYE |
Kooringa Reserve |
WALK TO VENUE - Please meet on the oval steps at 1:05pm. |
DIOCESAN EVENTS – TERM 1
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 1:
Term 1 Diocesan Team Information / Trials
NB: A second trial will only be organised if required. Students must attend the first trial to be considered for the team.
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Term 1 |
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Event |
Date |
Teams / Coaches |
Trial Information |
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Boys Touch |
Wednesday 19 February (Week 4) |
13’s - DONB 15’s - BOWS Opens - KING |
All trials have taken place, team lists are on the sports office window and notes have been issued. These are due back before the carnival date. |
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Boys & Girls Tennis |
Thursday 20 February (Week 4) |
Boys - MACG Girls - HILC |
#2 Tuesday 18 February (Week 4) DURING sport at Leumeah Tennis Courts. |
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Girls Touch |
Monday 2 March (Week 6) |
13’s - DONB 15’s - HUNS Opens - PONT |
All trials have taken place, team lists are on the sports office window and notes have been issued. These are due back before the carnival date. |
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Swimming |
Friday 13 March (Week 7) |
Manager - MOOT Manager - ???? (need to confirm) |
Team is selected from the College Swimming Carnival which is on Thursday 27 February (Week 5) |
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Rugby League Selection Trials |
Wednesday 18 March (Week 8) |
Selector - HARK Selector - HUNS |
Students attend trials via individual nominations. Previously this process was via a Google form. |
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Boys Football |
Wednesday 1 April (Week 10) |
13’s - DALR Yrs 7-10 Pathway - KING |
#1 Tuesday 18 February (Week 4) AFTER sport on Oval 1. #2 Tuesday 25 February (Week 5) AFTER sport on Oval 1. |
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Girls Football |
Wednesday 1 April (Week 10) |
13’s - BARM Yrs 7-9 Pathway - TOOR |
#1 Tuesday 18 February (Week 4) AFTER sport on Oval 2. #2 Tuesday 25 February (Week 5) AFTER sport on Oval 2. |
Further info on these events: http://www.dow.catholic.edu.au
NSWCCC
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).The process has changed slightly for students to nominate and register for individual trials. If you are interested in finding out more about these pathways, please come and see Mrs Pontin at the sports office.
Triathlon (Team and Individual) - Closing date 19 February 2020
To explore and find out more information regarding registration and trials please visit the following website: https://csnsw.sport/
MCCC Sporting Stars - Blake Bolwell (Year 8)
We are thrilled to inform the College community that Blake Bolwell (Year 8) was crowned a National Champion at the National Futsal Championships held in Canberra between 13 and 17 January this year. Blake was a valuable member of his Under 12’s NSW futsal team and what a successful tournament the team had this year.
The boys played a total of 8 games across the week, winning every game except one of their pool games against QLD. The grand final match ended up being the highly anticipated re-match where the NSW team met the QLD team. Blake’s NSW team were victorious in extra time winning 6-3.
It was a great experience for Blake and his team mates down at the Australian Institute of Sport and he enjoyed the week immensely. Well done Blake!
To explore and find out more information regarding registration and trials please visit the following website: https://csnsw.sport/
Students who already have a CCC account will need to create a new account through CSNSW.
Mrs Tara Pontin
College Sport Coordinator
Opening days for Term 1, 2020
Monday 2 March - 2.30pm - 4pm
Monday 6 April - 2.30pm - 4pm
Please note that there are no EFTPOS facilities. Cash or cheques only.
