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Dear Parents, Friends, Staff and Students of Mount Carmel,
“I am with you always, to the very end of the time”.
Matthew 28:20
The Gospel from this weekend’s mass is sometimes referred to as the great commission. It is one of the points where we recognise Jesus’ authority and that it was given to the apostles to go out and preach His message. This authority has been directly carried down through the ages through the church but there is also an authority, or responsibility, for each of us to go out and spread the message of Jesus. The best way that we can spread this message is by our actions and our care for others. In our day to day activities, do we think and speak and act in the way Jesus would want? Do we look after the less fortunate and care for the sick? In our current times, we might ask the contemporary question to others “are you OK?”. These are living the message of Jesus and ensuring that He is with us to the end of time.
Over the first three days of this week I emailed out a number of letters informing parents and students of our return to full time face to face teaching from Monday (May 25). In implementing this return, our intention is to encourage the students to build back into their normal routines as quickly as possible. Our timetable will revert to that used prior to the COVID crisis and staff will be aiming to provide all the benefits of face to face teaching as soon as possible. As previously stated in numerous media, teachers are only to provide lessons in one mode. This means that for students who are absent from school, our normal processes for providing work will resume. These students will be provided access to the work completed in class however, there will be no option for remote learning as occurred over the past few weeks. Students who are absent are expected to contact their teachers to ensure they are aware of the work completed in class. We will continue to provide all possible assistance to these students.
We have had a number of meetings and sought specific advice regarding sport, PDHPE practicals and playground expectations. At this stage, we have decided to continue the ban on playground games that require equipment (eg basketball and touch football) and all contact sports. These decisions will be reviewed as further health advice becomes available however, I ask students and parents to understand that your health is our priority and we are constantly working within the limits and resources we have. We will be encouraging students to be outside in fresh air and moving in these open spaces wherever possible.
Once again, a reminder that there have been some changes to our sick bay practices. Whilst the care and health of our students will always be paramount, we have been advised to remove the beds in sick bay as they pose a possible health threat. These beds have been replaced by vinyl wipeable chairs. I ask parents to be aware that whilst the College support staff are trained in first aid, they are not health care workers. Students who present to sick bay will be assessed as either needing to go home or able to return to class. Parents are asked to assist by collecting sick students when notified.
Amidst all this crisis, we have had some of our staff who will be beginning parental leave over the next few weeks. As a result of these, we have made three new appointments. I congratulate Ms Sarah Bowen who has been appointed Acting Sport Coordinator to replace Ms Tara Pontin, Mr Andre Daniels who will be our Transition and Pathways Specialist (TAPS, this used to be referred to as Careers) replacing Ms Kelly James and Mr Greg Lozelle Yr 11 Assistant Coordinator who replaces Mr Andrew Rees (the new Acting Year 8 Coordinator).
As a result of Coronavirus restrictions, public masses have been cancelled around the country Bishop Brian Mascord has launched a YouTube channel where the faithful can watch him celebrate mass with us, and on our behalf. The link to this mass is here. Please log into this site each weekend and join Bishop Brian online for the celebration of the Eucharist.
Mr Steve Lo Cascio
Principal
While the return to face to face teaching is commencing sooner than many had expected, it is with a sense of anticipation that we prepare to welcome students back to the College from Monday after what has been a period of time surrounded by uncertainty. It is hoped that the gradual return to the College over the past fortnight for students in Years 7-11 has offered some sense of a return to routine that will hold them in good stead from next week.
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, so too does our response as a College community. Of significance this week, I draw your attention to the following procedural changes from next week:
- A process to allow a staggered exit from classrooms will commence from Monday, ensuring that multiple classrooms are not dismissed into common corridors at the same time
- As has been the case since the end of Term 1, ball games and playground activities that require equipment will not be permitted during recess and lunch breaks. We will continue to evaluate this decision based on health advice and update students accordingly
- Extra provisions of hand sanitiser have been secured and made available to classroom teachers, in addition to the recent installation of 20 hand sanitisation stations across the College
- Additional cleaning services have been contracted throughout the school day with a particular focus on high-touch areas around the College
- All assemblies, excursions and incursions have been suspended until further notice
I once again remind parents and carers to keep any student at home should they be displaying any sign of feeling unwell. Should a student attend the sick bay at any point throughout the day, parents will also be contacted and requested to collect them.
For those parents who drop off or pick up their child/ren from school, we ask that you remain inside your vehicles in order to reduce the chance of transmission of the virus.
Finally I also ask parents (and/or students) to ensure that school uniform items are washed regularly in order to support good hygiene.
David Cloran
Assistant Principal
Sunday May 24 The Ascencion of the Lord
First Reading Acts 1:1-11 Jesus is taken up inot heaven
Second Reading Ephesians Christ is the head of the church
Gospel Matthew 28:16 - 20 Jesus sends forth the apostles with the promise to be with them always.
When I was a boy, Sir Edmund Hillary came to speak at my school. I can remember the fuss surrounding the visit of the first person to scale Mt Everest. And though there is now a school of thought that holds that he was beaten to the summit by Tenzing Norgay, his Tibetan colleague, there was an aura around this New Zealander who had been to the top of the world.
Some of my usually dour teachers were in awe of Sir Edmund. There was more than a little hero worship going on that day. Rather surprisingly in his address Sir Edmund did not say very much about his adventure to the peak. He was much more interested in what we do to each other on the plains than what he did on the mountain top. He spoke about justice, peace and the dignity of humanity. I can vividly remember him sending us out at the end of his speech to create a better world for all people everywhere. When questions came, there were several about whether he felt closer to God at the top of Mt Everest, and although he said he did, he mentioned there were life and death moments on the way up and down, where God's presence and companionship were much more real to him.
Hillary's visit to my school is not far from what happened to the disciples in today's Gospel. Matthew tells us that the eleven men who worshipped Jesus were commissioned by him to go out to the world and they were promised that he would stay with them until the end of time.
Worship is a word Catholics don't use all that often. While other denominations describe their liturgy as ‘worship’, we tend to use it only in a more secular way like in ‘hero worship’ or ‘not an altar at which I worship’. The concept behind this word, however, is an important one. To worship God is to admit that we are not God. We are creatures and our worship is directed toward our Creator, Saviour and Sustainer.
Whether we realise it or not we are commissioned to go out to the world at the end of every liturgy, ‘Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.’ This changes our worship. We are not here just for ourselves. Mass, which comes from a word meaning ‘to be sent’, indicates that our liturgy is about celebrating what God has done in the world in and through us, and is a preparation for what God still wants to accomplish.
Finally, we continue to experience the abiding presence of Christ in our daily lives or else we wouldn't be here. God, as revealed in Jesus Christ, is not distant to our lives or impervious to our needs; we believe in a Companion-God who seeks our company as much as we need his.
In this Mass, then, let's thank God for the mountain top of Christ's Ascension that lifts us up out of our everyday life to celebrate that we are creatures, not the Creator. Let us hear again Christ's call to each of us to move away from the complacency of a spiritual cafeteria to a church moving out to change the world. And let's rejoice in Christ's presence which abides before us, behind us, over and in us, within and without, now and forever. Amen.
Mrs Christine MehargREC Coordinator
By Michael McKenna, Director, Office of Liturgy. Diocese of Hobart
The feast day to Mary Help of Christians has been celebrated in Australia since 1844. In 1847 a plenary indulgence was granted to those who receive Holy Communion, under the usual conditions, on May 24 each year. As Help of Christians Mary personifies the Australian identity and character, stepping in to assist the underdog or struggler.
When the Archbishop of Sydney Patrick Cardinal Moran wrote his History of the Catholic Church in Australia, he recalled the laying of the foundation stone of what was to become the first cathedral in this land observing: “Who was the patron selected by the people and their newly arrived pastor, Father Therry, for the Mother Church? Mary, the Immaculate Mother of God, under the special invocation of Help of Christians”. So what might we speculate motivated the faithful and Fr Therry in their choice?
Certainly, in choosing Mary, the fledging Church was following a sure Catholic instinct but it was perhaps also influenced by events unfolding in Europe. In 1809, Napoleon’s men entered the Vatican, arrested Pius VII and brought him in chains to Grenoble, and later Fontainbleau. His imprisonment lasted five years. Pius vowed to God that should he be restored to the Roman See he would institute a special feast in honour of the Blessed Virgin. The military eventually forced Bonaparte to release the Pope and on 24 May 1814, Pius VII returned in triumph to Rome. Twelve months later, the Pope decreed that the feast of Mary Help of Christians, be kept on the 24th of May.
Perhaps the fledgling church in Australia, having no priests until 1820, and trusting itself entirely to Mary’s intercession found in this dramatic episode a sympathetic chord. Indeed, it was largely the Rosary that kept the faith alive in a time where in the absence of priests there was no recourse to the Sacraments. Australia became the first nation in the world to have, Mary, Help of Christians as Patroness: the first church to celebrate May 24th on a national scale (as the feast was restricted to Rome and specified places); and the first country to have a mother-cathedral under the same title.
On this feast the Church has traditionally focussed on two aspects of Mary’s help. Firstly, her role as intercessor in the fight against sin and, secondly, her often communicated and evidenced desire to intercede for persecuted Christian communities. Australian Catholics live in a very fragile modern world, hostile to its Christian foundations and increasingly ignorant of the evils of sin. We are as ever in need of help so let us cling to our Blessed Mother and Patroness for her support and powerful intercession.
We invite you to say the Hail Mary on this special day.
Marist characteristic of the week: Simplicity
As members of a Marist College, staff and students are asked to live with Simplicity,such that their interactions are genuine and straightforward, undertaken without pretence or duplicity. In a world distracted by the superficial, we help them to value themselves and others for who they are, and not be seduced from this by possessions or fame.
Return to face to teaching
As preparations begin for the return to face to face lessons next week, teachers will use the first 1-2 lessons with each class for consolidation of understanding of course content and a review/summary of previous lessons. This will provide an opportunity for students to engage with teachers, ensure all students are at the same starting point (ready for new content), and enable students the time to ask questions, clarify previous lessons, and to feel confident to begin new content.
KEY DATES – HSC
HSC Examination Timetable available on NESA website https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/key-dates-exam- timetables/hsc-written-exam-timetable
TERM 3
- 17 August - HSC TRIAL exams commence
- 31 August - HSC TRIAL exams finish
- 2 September - Security period CSSA Trial exams
TERM 4
- 20 October - HSC Exams commence
- 11 November - HSC exams finish
- 18 December - HSC results released (ATAR release date TBC)
NESA UPDATES (21 May 2020)
The Higher School Certificate (HSC) exams are going ahead in 2020. The HSC exam timetables have been released.
Education authorities are working together to ensure a pathway to university for Year 12 students.
For all HSC activities, NESA and schools are following advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC), which is also supported by NSW Health.
Key dates and deadlines listed on the NESA website are subject to change due to the COVID-19 outbreak. NESA will continue to update you with exceptions and changes to relevant deadlines.
Ms Judith Tolomeo
Curriculum Coordinator
Good afternoon everyone,
Whilst a significant number of our students have coped relatively well over the remote learning experience (in some instances, ”flourished”), there are also many who have struggled to keep up with allocated work, isolation from friends and other associated issues relating to the remote experience. Staff will be providing the time during the initial days of our full return to school phase next week as an opportunity to check-in and establish where students are with respect to their learning and wellbeing. If you have any concerns about your son or daughter with regards to their learning or wellbeing, please refer these concerns to the appropriate Pastoral Advisor or Year Coordinator.
The playing of any ball games and/or contact sports during PDHPE Lessons, Sport, Recess and Lunchtime is prohibited until further notice. As we transition back to, what we hope, will be a normality of some sort, next week is still a transition phase. The significant part of the transition is a full return of students, which we will do bearing in mind that health, safety and wellbeing are our major concerns.
The provision of hand sanitiser, encouraging of social distancing measures (where practicable) and the staggering of departures from classes at the end of each lesson are consistent practices that are in place to provide a safe environment for students.
Uniform and Grooming expectations of students upon their return next week are as per the Student Diary. These are contained on pages 17 to 21 of the Junior Diary and pages 16 to 19 of the Senior Diary.
Thanks again for your support over the last few weeks, particularly with the partial return to school of our Years 7-11 students. It is greatly appreciated.
Mr Simon Huntly
Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Coordinator
The Year 11 PTS interviews were scheduled for Wednesday 27 May 2020 (week 5), to align with the distribution of the Year 11 Semester One Academic Report. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, government policy, and social distancing requirements, these PTS interviews will not be going ahead as scheduled. However, the Year 11 Semester One Academic Reports will be made available for parents to access through the College COMPASS portal as planned.
As no face to face interviews will take place during week 5, opportunities for parents to speak with individual subject teachers over the phone will be made available and details of how this will occur will be shared with parents in the coming weeks.
Kind regards,
Mrs Theresa Moore
Year 11 Pastoral Care Coordinator
At this stage, Years 7-10 students will be participating in ONE period of structured physical activity / sport on a Tuesday afternoon. The other sport period will be utilised as a ‘class work catch up’ opportunity, as it is anticipated that many students will require this time as they transition back into full time face to face learning. Years 11 and 12 will spend the afternoon studying and catching up on outstanding class work. A more detailed outline of what the students will be participating in is outlined below:
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SPORT OVERVIEW - WEEK 5 (Tuesday 26 May) |
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Year 7 |
Year 8 |
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Session |
Pastoral Class Activity |
Activity |
Venue |
Pastoral Class |
Activity |
Venue |
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Session 1 1:05 - 1:55PM |
7A1 and 7A2 |
Cross Country/ Athletics Activities |
Oval 1 |
8A1 and 8A2 |
Group Fitness |
Basketball Court 1 and 2 |
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7H1 and 7H2 |
8H1 and 8H2 |
Group Fitness |
Netball Court and Volleyball Court |
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Session 2 1:55 - 2:45PM |
7MU1 and 7MU2 |
Cross Country/ Athletics Activities |
8MU1 and 8MU2 |
Group Fitness |
Basketball Court 1 and 2 |
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7MK1 and 7MK2 |
8MK1 and 8MK2 |
Group Fitness |
Netball Court and Volleyball Court |
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Year 9 |
Year 10 |
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Session |
Pastoral Class / Activity |
Activity |
Venue |
Pastoral Class / Activity |
Activity |
Venue |
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Session 1 1:05 - 1:55PM |
7A1 and 7A2 |
Cross Country/ Athletics Activities |
Oval 2 |
10A1 and 10A2 |
Females: Yoga and Zumba Males: Group Fitness / Bootcamp Females: Yoga and Zumba Males: Group Fitness / Bootcamp |
J6/J7 and L3 Champagnat Centre J6/J7 and L3 Champagnat Centre |
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7H1 and 7H2 |
10H1 and 10H2 |
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Session 2 1:55 - 2:45PM |
7MU1 and 7MU2 |
Cross Country/ Athletics Activities |
10MU1 and 10MU2 |
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7MK1 and 7MK2 |
10MK1 and 10MK2 |
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- Maintain social distancing: We will have less students utilising the College sporting facilities / ovals at the one time.
- No shared equipment: We have chosen to facilitate activities / sports where there is little to no equipment. This is to avoid students having to share equipment with others.
- Promote movement and physical activity: We understand that many students would’ve found it challenging to find opportunities to be physically active whilst remote learning so we want to ease them back into physical activity and movement.
- Allow valuable time to ‘catch up’ on outstanding work: We understand that many students will need an opportunity to catch up on outstanding class work. Pastoral advisors have been deliberately allocated their Pastoral Class for the sport afternoon to assist where necessary.
As mentioned earlier, this adjusted approach will continue to evolve and develop as does the guidance and advice from the CEO.
A reminder that all Term 2 MISA, Diocesan, CCC, All Schools and School Sport Australia events have been cancelled (and unfortunately will NOT be rescheduled), as well as the following College sporting events:
- College Athletics Carnival
- College Cross Country Carnival
- Marist Basketball
- Marist Netball
- Diocesan Rugby League selection trials
- Diocesan Boys & Girls Football (U13’s and Yrs 7-9 / Yrs 7-10 Pathway)
- Term 2 MISA competition
- Diocesan Boys & Girls Football (Opens)
- Diocesan Cross Country carnival
- Diocesan Boys & Girls Volleyball carnival
- Diocesan Boys & Girls Hockey carnival
So do you want to take on the 'MCCC March in May' challenge?
'MCCC March in May' (Stage 4, 5 and 6 categories)
With all of the COVID-19 restrictions we have all had to adjust the way we stay physically active. Studies have shown that walking has become one of the most popular physical activities during this time. There are so many positive outcomes to walking only 30 minutes each day.
All you need to do is:
- Register via the Google form on your Sport Site.
- Walk a minimum of 10,000 steps each day.
- Get proof that you have completed this step goal (take a photo of your Fit Bit screen, wear a pedometer, use an app on your phone that tracks your steps) and save your photos in a folder on your Google drive.
- Share your photo folder with Mrs Pontin (pontint01@dow.catholic.edu.au).
IT IS THAT SIMPLE!
Each time you reach your 10,000 step goal 20 points are awarded to your house tally. The house with the most points at the end of May will be our 2020 'MCCC March in May' champions!
If you require more information, please contact Mrs Pontin via email (pontint01@dow.catholic.edu.au).
Good luck and happy walking!
NB: A reminder to please ask for permission from a parent / carer before going for a walk and ensure you are walking on a designated pedestrian pathway (not the road).
Thank you to Mrs Marks for your fab suggestion :)
TIPS TO LOOK AFTER YOURSELF DURING THESE UNUSUAL TIMES
As we are all very aware, these past 5-6 weeks have been extremely exhausting - physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and socially. We have constantly been challenged with the many spontaneous changes and decisions that have been made regarding the health and safety of our community in light of the COVID-19 situation.
As we return to full time face to face teaching and learning next week, it is important to continue following the useful suggestions and guidance on how to keep yourself and others safe during COVID-19. These tips are below:
TIP #1 - Follow the simple health advice to protect yourself and those around you.
TIP #2 - Put some time aside to be mindful and present.
TIP #3 - Incorporate some physical activity into each day.
NB: Don’t forget to remember our social distancing rules.
TIP #4 - Stay connected with family and friends.
NB: Don’t forget to remember our social distancing rules.
DIOCESAN SPORT NEWS
More information regarding decisions around Diocesan sporting events and COVID-19 can be found at Sport News.
NSWCCC / CSNSW SPORT NEWS
As of Wednesday 1st March 2020 (6:00pm), the following CSNSW Sport events have been cancelled (including but not limited to):
Secondary School Sport (Years 7 - 12)
Term 2
Sunday 26 April - Sunday 3 May - School Sport Australia Baseball
Sunday 26 April - Friday 1 May - NSW v QLD 15 Years Cricket Exchange
Wednesday 29 April - NSWCCC Australian Football Boys Selections
Thursday 30 April – NSW All Schools 16 Years Volleyball Selections
Thursday 30 April - NSWCCC Australian Football Girls Selections
Friday 1 May – NSW All Schools 16 Years Girls Hockey Selections
Saturday 2 - Saturday 9th May - School Sport Australia Tennis 18 Years & Under
Monday 4 May - NSWCCC Rugby U18 Boys Selections
Monday 4 - Tuesday 5th May - NSWCCC Rugby U16 Boys Selections
Tuesday 5 May - NSWCCC Girls Rugby 7’s Selections
Tuesday 5 May – NSWCCC Netball 15 Years Selections
Wednesday 6 May – NSWCCC Netball Open Selections
Wednesday 6 May – Southern Country Rugby League Selections
Friday 8 May – NSW All Schools Swimming & Diving
Saturday 9 - Saturday 16th May - School Sport Australia Softball 17 Years & Under
Monday 18 May – NSWCCC Basketball Selections
Thursday 21 – Friday 22nd May – NSWCCC Rugby League Selections
Friday 22 May – NSW All Schools 15 Years Netball Selections
Saturday 2d – Tuesday 26 May – NSW All Schools Canoeing Championships
Wednesday 27 May – NSWCCC 16 Years Football Selections
Friday 29 – Saturday 30 May – NSWCCC Rugby Camp
Sunday 31 May, Tuesday 2 June, Wednesday 3 June, Sunday 14 June, Friday 26 – Sunday 28 June – NSW All Schools Rugby
Monday 1 June – NSWCCC Tennis Championships
Monday 1 June – NSW All Schools Basketball Selections
Monday 1 June – NSW All Schools Australian Football Girls Selections
Tuesday 2 June – NSW All Schools Australian Football Boys Selections
Tuesday 2 – Wednesday 3rd June – NSWCCC Football Selections
Friday 5 June – NSW All Schools Volleyball Tri-Series
Tuesday 9 – Friday 12th June – NSW All Schools 16 Years Hockey Boys Selections
Friday 12 June - NSWCCC Cross Country Championships
Monday 22 June – NSW All Schools Hockey Tri-Series
Monday 22 – Tuesday 23 June – NSW All Schools Football
Monday 22 – Tuesday 23 June – NSWCCC Open Basketball Championships
Monday 22 – Friday 26 June – NSW All Schools Golf
Thursday 25 – Friday 26 June – NSW All Schools Girls Rugby 7’s Selections
Saturday 4 – Friday 10 July – ASSRL Rugby League Championships
Monday 6 July – Saturday 11 July – NSWCCC Country Rugby League Camp
Term 3
Saturday 18 – Friday 24 July – School Sport Australia 15 Years & Under Netball Championships
Saturday 1 – Saturday 8 August – School Sport Australia 16 Years & Under Hockey Championships
Wednesday 5 – Sunday 9 August – School Sport Australia Swimming Championships
Saturday 8 - Saturday 15 August - School Sport Australia 14 Years & Under Australian Football Championships
Saturday 15 - Saturday 21 August - School Sport Australia 18 Years & Under Basketball Championships
Saturday 15 – Saturday 21 August – School Sport Australia 15 Years & Under Volleyball Championships
Friday 21 – Monday 24 August – School Sport Australia Cross Country Championships
Sunday 23 – Friday 28 August – School Sport Australia 18 Years & Under Golf
Friday 31 August – NSWCCC 15 Years Touch Camp
Saturday 1 – Sunday 2 August – NSW All Schools 15 Years Touch
Sunday 13 – Friday 18 September – School Sport Australia 16 Years & Under Boys, 18 Years & Under Girls Football Championships
Term 4
Saturday 1st – Friday 6 November – School Sport Australia Touch Championships
Saturday 21 – Friday 27 November – School Sport Australia Diving Championships
CSNSW Sport is working closely with all Diocesan and Association Representatives to ensure all information is current and available to parents.
Refunds:
- Each Diocese has their own process for actioning refunds. Please be patient as we work through these. Any questions should be directed to the contact details found on the top of your invoice.
- Students who have been selected in a Polding / MacKillop / NSWCCC team will be contacted directly to organise refunds and discuss uniform options. The CSNSW Sport store has been closed, for now no merchandise can be purchased until further notice.
SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA SPORT NEWS
Understandably, this decision will likely have a flow on effect for all sporting events (Diocesan, CCC etc) moving forward in 2020. Information will be communicated as the situation continues to develop and unfold.
More School Sport Australia information can be found at School Sport Australia - Education through school sport.
Acting Sports Coordinator - Miss Sarah Bowen
Before I commence my maternity leave next week, I would like to thank Miss Sarah Bowen in advance for taking over in my role as the College Sport Coordinator. Sarah is not only an accomplished sportsperson herself but has copious amounts of experience in managing, coaching, planning and facilitating sport and physical activity on a large scale. She is passionate about sport and movement, as well as providing valuable sporting opportunities for our students at Mount Carmel Catholic College. Please see her email address below if you need to ask any questions regarding sport and physical activity at the College.
(bowens01@dow.catholic.edu.au)
Thanks again Sarah and see everyone next year.
Mrs Tara Pontin
(College Sport Coordinator)
Opening days for Term 2, 2020
- Monday 1 June - 2.30pm - 4pm
Please note that there are no EFTPOS facilities. Cash or cheques only.
As previously advised, all CEDoW Spiritual Formation Programs have been suspended until further notice.
In response to this, a significant initiative has been developed for staff and parents to support their ongoing personal spiritual formation. It is a new podcast series entitled ‘Ripples: Inspired Voices, Treasured Stillness’.
Ripples seeks to offer a space where people can draw on the wisdom of a series of guest speakers and can experience some treasured stillness through meditation. On Tuesday of each week a new Episode and Meditation will be offered. Practices like these create a ripple effect. They have the potential to impact the way we respond to family, friends, colleagues, to others in our world, to creation and to our loving God.
The Ripples Podcast is now available on the Continuity of Faith and Learning website, on Podbean. and Apple Podcast.
We hope that you enjoy the program and that it provides a formative experience for you.