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Dear Parents, Friends, Staff and Students of Mount Carmel,
The readings from Mass last week and this week, speak about the concept of Wisdom. In early translations of the Christian bible, this concept was often referred to as Sophos (from a Greek origin). The idea of sophos, or wisdom, was not a simple translation for the notion of intelligence or academic ability but was a far greater concept built around having knowledge but also being able to use it in a just and appropriate way. Our bible often relates Wisdom as a direct relationship to the nature of God. The Gospel of John begins with the phrase: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God”. Many early translations of this use ‘Sophos’ rather than ‘word’. When we consider this is context, God is wisdom. When we act with knowledge, justice, appropriateness and love, we are acting in the name of God. It is an opportunity to share God with those around us when we share with wisdom.
On Friday morning, we held our High Achievers’ Ceremony where we recognised the outstanding results of our HSC class of 2019. As is an important part of our tradition, our students who achieved ATARs over 90 along with their parents and any achievers of special note, are invited back to celebrate with our whole College community. This year, we were joined by the Consul of Indonesia along with the President of the Australia Indonesia Association and the Head of School Improvement from the Catholic Education Office. Shequina Peirera was named as the student placed first in NSW in the Indonesian Beginner’s course and received a special award for this honour. Once again, our high achieving students were invited to speak with our current Year 12 students at an assembly prior to the whole College ceremony. Their valuable insights into the HSC are an important learning for our current students. I congratulate them and thank them and their parents for returning to Mount Carmel to share their wisdom.
We also congratulated and recognised the Year 10 students who have been named as House Leaders for 2020. These students have begun their leadership journey and will be called on to assist with numerous events and activities around the College. I congratulate them and thank them in advance for their commitment and effort.
Last Wednesday, we held our Year 7 Meet and Greet evening. This was a valuable opportunity for our newest students and parents to meet their Pastoral Advisors and hear a number of important messages around class structure and processes at Mount Carmel. Once again I thank the parents, students and the numerous staff who attended in order to build vital relationships between families and the College.
A reminder that P&F meetings 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.
Once again, 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
Studies of Religion 2 students would like to thank Mr Pletikosa and Mrs Hanna for accompanying us to the Sydney Jewish Museum in Darlinghurst. We spent our time there delving deep into the Jewish culture, particularly focusing on the religious tradition of Judaism. Initially, we were introduced to Jewish educator and HSC Senior Marker Sandy Hollis, who enlightened us about Judaism, specifically elucidating the matter of bioethics within the religious tradition. Students got the opportunity to ask any questions regarding Judaism after the informative session.
Afterwards, students were given a tour around the Judaism section of the museum, accompanied by volunteer tour guides. Throughout their exploration students were given the opportunity to develop their knowledge by asking questions. The session was comprised of learning about the daily life of a Jewish adherent, Jewish sacred texts and the various festivals within the religious tradition.
Overall the experience was extremely enriching and an extreme privilege due to the copious amount of detailed information that had been provided to us by Jewish educators and people of actual Jewish descent. Once again, our class would like to thank Mr Pletikosa and Mrs Hanna for providing us with this wonderful opportunity. It was an amazing day and it is an extremely beneficial experience for all students studying the religious tradition of Judaism!
Alyanna Kayla Abadilla
Year 12, Jade 1
Finance Information
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 17 March.
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.
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.
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 earn points for your house and try and make the Diocesan team - go for it!
All notes are now overdue and need to be returned ASAP.
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.
Year 7 Swimming Bus Information
Where to meet: College Basketball Courts
Departure Time: 8:00am sharp
** Students will need to meet on the basketball courts at 7:50am for roll call. If students’ buses usually arrive at school after 8:00am, alternate transportation to school will need to be arranged to make the departure time.
Return Time: 3:15pm
** Students will be back at school in time for afternoon buses.
All other students (Yrs 8-12) who require transport are also to meet on the basketball courts at 7:50am for an 8:00am departure.
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.
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 |
Students participating in Taekwondo with Active Kids Australia instructors
Mrs Tara Pontin (College Sport Coordinator)
Round 2 Results
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Sport |
Opposition |
Result |
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Yrs 10-12 Boys Oztag |
St Benedict’s |
MCCC Win 13-3 |
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Yrs 10-12 Girls Oztag |
BYE |
- |
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Yrs 7-9 Boys Softball |
St Benedict’s |
SBCC Win 12-2 |
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Yrs 7-9 Boys Volleyball |
No Game |
- |
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Yrs 7-9 Girls Volleyball |
BYE |
- |
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Yrs 10-12 Boys Basketball |
St Benedict’s |
MCCC Win 65-28 |
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Yrs 10-12 Girls Basketball |
BYE |
- |
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Yrs 7-9 Girls Indoor Cricket |
BYE |
- |
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Yrs 7-9 Girls Hockey |
BYE |
- |
Round 3 Information - Tuesday 25 February 2020 (Week 5)
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Sport |
Opposition |
Venue |
Transport Information |
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Yrs 10-12 Boys & Girls Oztag |
Magdalene |
Victoria Park - Minto |
BUS TO VENUE - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
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Yrs 7-9 Boys Softball |
Magdalene |
Cowpasture Road - Camden |
BUS TO VENUE - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
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Yrs 7-9 Boys & Girls Volleyball |
Magdalene |
Champagnat Centre |
Please meet outside the Champagnat Centre at 12:35pm. |
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Yrs 10-12 Boys & Girls Basketball |
Magdalene |
Minto Indoor Sports Stadium |
BUS TO VENUE - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
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Yrs 7-9 Girls Indoor Cricket |
Magdalene |
National Indoor Sports Centre |
BUS TO VENUE - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
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Yrs 7-9 Girls Hockey |
Magdalene |
Narellan Hockey Fields |
BUS TO VENUE - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
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 |
NEW DATE Monday 24 February (Week 5) |
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 |
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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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 - MACG |
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 Opens - KRIP |
#2 Tuesday 25 February (Week 5) AFTER sport on Oval 1. #1 Tuesday 3 March (Week 6) AFTER sport on Oval 1. |
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Girls Football |
Wednesday 1 April (Week 10) |
13’s - BARM Yrs 7-9 Pathway - TOOR Opens - HARR |
#2 Tuesday 25 February (Week 5) AFTER sport on Oval 2. #1 Tuesday 3 March (Week 6) AFTER sport on Oval 1. |
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) - Closed.
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.
MCCC Sporting Stars - Paula Zaballero (Year 10)
Watch this space! Paula Zaballero (Year 10) has recently competed in a National Softball tournament where she gained selection into the Australian Softball Squad. Congratulations Paula and well done!
More details about Paula’s campaign will be featured in upcoming newsletter editions.
If you have had some recent sporting success we want to hear about it! Please contact Mrs Pontin via email (pontint01@dow.catholic.edu.au).
Mrs Tara Pontin
College Sport Coordinator