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Dear Parents, Friends, Staff and Students of Mount Carmel,
This week we undertake the beginning of the Season of Lent. This is an opportunity to prepare for the Easter ceremonies and to reflect on the passion and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. It is also a time of sacrifice and contemplation within our own lives and the way that we relate and walk in communion with those around us. The Lenten Season began with the distribution of ashes on Ash Wednesday. This ceremony at Mount Carmel, brought together our community and, with Catholic communities worldwide, we received the ashes made from the burnt palms used on Palm Sunday last year. This is a visible mark that we belong to a greater community and that our thoughts should be on both our own mortality and redemption but also on the care and concern for those less fortunate. Throughout Lent, students will be encouraged to sacrifice for others and reflect on their own spiritual goals. Further in this newsletter, I have reproduced the Bishop’s message on Penance and sacrifice.
On Thursday we held our annual College Swimming Carnival. This event was only for competitors and Years 7 and 12. It is a lovely community start for our new Year 7 students and an opportunity for them to experience the camaraderie of the Year 12 students outside the normal school setting. Each year we evaluate how this event is run keeping in mind the capacity restrictions at the venue and the staffing implications. As always, I am happy to take feedback either via email or at the P&F meetings.
Last week we distributed permission notes regarding the publication of student images and works. These permissions are required to be gained each year and are used to determine which students are able to appear in College newsletters, school photos, the yearbook, the College website and in some circumstances, the CEO website or other publications. These permissions are extremely important and, as I am sure you will understand, need to be accurate in order to be implemented. Please return these forms if you have not already done so and where possible, we would love to publish photos and works of students where appropriate.
Next Wednesday March 4, Year 7 parents will have the opportunity to attend the College for the first Year 7 Literacy evening. A number of our English staff will be present to explain their current programs in order to assist parents in knowing how to support their children. This is the start of what we hope will be a number of such opportunities. I thank Mrs Murphy and her staff in advance for their time, experience and effort in giving parents this opportunity.
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.
On Sunday March 15, the first College Working Bee will be taking place. This is for families of students in Avila and Howard Houses and will begin at 9 am and conclude with a sausage sizzle by Midday. The P&F will be organising the refreshments and volunteers will be asked to assist with various jobs including gardening, weeding, painting, cleaning and furniture moving. All volunteers are welcome and this community event assists the College in carrying out of minor maintenance and College improvement.
Once again, a reminder that our Year 7, 2021 Information evening will be held next 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
Ash Wednesday – 26February 2020
This week the season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, which also marks the beginning of the annual Caritas Australia Project Compassion Appeal. Donations to Project Compassion allow Caritas Australia, the Catholic Agency for International Aid and Development, to work with local communities around the world to alleviate poverty, hunger, oppression and injustice.
We encourage you to put your compassion into action this Lent through your prayer, fasting and almsgiving by supporting Project Compassion. Each family will receive a Project Compassion box and/or a set of envelopes for their donations or you can donate online via our website at lent.caritas.org.au
Let’s Go Further, Together!
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
- Sunday 15 March - 9am - 11am (Avila & Howard Working Bee)
- 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.
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.
YEAR 7 - TERM 1 TUESDAY SPORT & ACTIVITIES
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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 |
MID-TERM SPORT ROTATION INFORMATION
Year 7
No changes
Year 8
8A - Cheerleading
8C - Basketball Competition
8D - Swimming Fitness
8E - Beach Volleyball
8F - Virtual Golf
Year 9
9B - Flag Football
9C - Oztag Competition
9D - Volleyball Competition
9E - Roller Skating
9F - Tennis Competition
Year 10
10 Virtual Golf - moving to Golf Driving Range
Year 11
11 Beach Volleyball - moving to Crossfit Class
11 Eaglevale Gym - moving to Games / Study
11 Ultimate Frisbee - moving to study
11 Crossfit - moving to study
11 School Gym - moving to study
Please check the emailed schedule carefully as there have been some staffing and meeting venue / classroom changes.
Mrs Tara Pontin (College Sport Coordinator)
Round 3 Results
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Sport |
Opposition |
Result |
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Yrs 10-12 Boys Oztag |
MAGDALENE |
MCCC Win 7-5 |
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Yrs 10-12 Girls Oztag |
MAGDALENE |
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Yrs 7-9 Boys Softball |
MAGDALENE |
MAG Win |
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Yrs 7-9 Boys Volleyball |
MAGDALENE |
MCCC Win 2-1 |
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Yrs 7-9 Girls Volleyball |
MAGDALENE |
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Yrs 10-12 Boys Basketball |
MAGDALENE |
MCCC Win 65-32 |
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Yrs 10-12 Girls Basketball |
MAGDALENE |
MCCC Win 60-13 |
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Yrs 7-9 Girls Indoor Cricket |
MAGDALENE |
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Yrs 7-9 Girls Hockey |
MAGDALENE |
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Round 4 Information - Tuesday 3rd March 2020 (Week 6)
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Sport |
Opposition |
Venue |
Transport Information |
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Yrs 10-12 Boys & Girls Oztag |
John Therry |
Victoria Park - Minto |
BUS TO VENUE - Please meet outside the sports office at 12:35pm. |
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Yrs 7-9 Boys Softball |
John Therry |
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
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John Therry |
Champagnat Centre |
Please meet outside the Champagnat Centre at 12:35pm. |
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Yrs 10-12 Boys & Girls Basketball |
John Therry |
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 |
John Therry |
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 |
John Therry |
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.
Diocesan Tennis
On 20 February, we were privileged to compete at the 2020 Diocesan Tennis Carnival which was held at Beaton Park, in Wollongong.
The girls played their opening match against a strong Corpus Christi team. The girls had hit some great shots and rapid serves, but unfortunately lost both their doubles matches. The singles matches were up next but unsuccessfully lost two sets out of three, which meant they weren’t able to progress in the main draw. They continued to play well in the consolation round and came out with two wins in the doubles.
The boys were lucky enough to advance to the second round as Magdalene withdrew from the carnival. Their opening match was against a tough St John's team. They started off with all four singles matches and came back with a tight result, winning two sets out of four. With their speedy serves and jaw dropping winners, they again ended up with another close result, winning one of the two sets in doubles. With tied sets it had all come down to games, and the boys unfortunately lost the round with a narrow margin of 3 games.
Girls team:
- Paige Haubenwallner
- Scarlett Ring
- Rose Benjocki
- Lauryna Malaesilia
Boys team:
- Toby Curry
- Dominik Raffoul
- Harrison Petrovic
- Julian Fuentes
As a team, we all would like to thank Mrs Hills and Mr Mackney for this wonderful experience, as well as them taking their time off class to support, supervise and drive us to the venue. Thank you once again.
Rose Benjocki
On Monday 24 February, 3 energised teams travelled to Thomas Dalton Park Fairy Meadow to compete in the 2020 Diocesan Touch Football Tournament.
U13’s
The final results of the U13’s team included 2 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses throughout the day. This resulted in placing 6th out of 9 teams.
U15’s
The U15’s team were coached by Ms Bowen and led by Captains Hunter Tracey and Luke Prebble. The day started tough with two fierce and polished opponents in Edmund Rice and Holy Spirit. Following two consecutive losses the team re-grouped to consolidate structures, set plays and formations. A focus on gaining metres for the first 3 touches before utilising switches, wraps and draw/pass combinations proved to be an effective strategy moving forward in the day. Players began communicating with one another and drawing on the speed of players within the team to create scoring opportunities. The final results of the U15’s team included 3 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses throughout the day. This resulted in placing 5th out of 10 teams. It was an absolute pleasure to coach these talented students throughout the day and to see their growth from one game to the next.
Opens
The final results of the Open’s team included 5 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses. This resulted in placing =2nd with Holy Spirit with all boys school Edmund Rice taking out the win.
Thank you to all students that attended the tournament for their exceptional sportsmanship, skill and enthusiasm demonstrated on the day. We also extend our thanks to Jade Constance and Cassie Lloyd who were our student referee’s on the day of the tournament.
We would further like to extend our congratulations to the following students who had selectors recognise their touch football talent on the day through being selected to represent the Wollongong Diocesan at the NSWCCC tournament later this term. In addition, we had a number of students selected as shadows for the Wollongong Diocesan team including. We congratulate the following students for this exceptional achievement:
- Jack Goncalves (Year 10 - selected in the Open’s team)
- Matthew Galvin (Year 10 - selected in the Open’s team)
- Nathaniel Calvelo (Year 11 - shadow for the Open’s team
- Luke Prebble (Year 10 - shadow for the U15’s team)
- Hunter Tracey (Year 9 - shadow for the U15’s team)
This tournament marked one of the first representative opportunities on the 2020 sporting calendar and it was clear that the students are already vying for points to earn the Wollongong Diocesan Vince Villa Trophy.
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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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 was 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) Thursday 30 April (Week 1) |
13’s - DALR Yrs 7-10 Pathway - KING
Opens - KRIP |
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 Football |
Wednesday 1 April (Week 10) Friday 1 May (Week 1) |
13’s - BARM Yrs 7-9 Pathway - TOOR
Opens - HARR |
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. |
Further info on these events: http://www.dow.catholic.edu.au
NSWCCC
NSWCCC Triathlon - Team and Individual Events
Full report will be included in next week’s edition of the newsletter.
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.
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