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Friday, 5th August, 2016

WHAT’S ON IN WEEK 4 TERM 3 Saturday, 6th August - Hiroshima Day Sunday, 7th August - 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday, 8th August (Day 6) - Mary MacKillop Feast Day - HSC Trials continue until 15th August - Year 9 2017 elective information night from 6.00p.m. in the College Hall - Year 7 Mass and Reflection Day Tuesday, 9th August (Day 7) Wednesday, 10th August (Day 8) - Year 11 Software Design and Development workshop - Diocesan Years 7 -10 basketball at Coffs Harbour Thursday, 11th August (Day 9) - Diocesan Years 7 -10 basketball at Coffs Harbour - Year 8 “Sounds like rock” from 1.45p.m. to 3.15p.m. in the College Hall Friday, 12th August (Day 10) COMING UP IN WEEK 5 TERM 3 Sunday, 14th August - 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time - 9.00a.m. St Agnes’ Parish Mass. MacKillop College providing morning tea Monday, 15th August (Day 1) - Last day of HSC Trials - Feast of the Assumption - MacKillop College Feast Day celebrations - Year 12 Hospitality RSA course Tuesday, 16th August (Day 2) - ICAS Mathematics Competition Wednesday, 17th August (Day 3) - Creative Arts Festival in the Lochinvar Centre and PAC from 6.00p.m. Thursday, 18th August (Day 4) - Diocesan Athletics Carnival in Coffs Harbour - SHINE gathering 2016 in Coffs Harbour Friday, 19th August (Day 5) - SHINE gathering 2016 in Coffs Harbour - MathInspiration excursion to Newcastle Saturday, 20th August - HSC French Continuers oral exam PARENT CALENDAR: As events continually change, we have placed our calendar on the College website. Please visit http://pmaclism.catholic.edu.au/about-us/mackillop-college-calendar to view the calendar.

MACKILLOP COLLEGE SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARENESS DAYS, 2016 3rd March World Wildlife Day 26th May National Sorry Day 6th August Hiroshima Day 25th November White Ribbon Day

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Walkathon 2016Walkathon 2016Walkathon 2016Walkathon 2016 WALKATHON FRIDAY, 16 th SEPTEMBER It has become a wonderful tradition to hold a walkathon as the major fundraiser for the year. Students walk along Lighthouse Beach from the surf club to Lake Cathie. At the end of the walk students have a BBQ at the lake with some time to socialise and relax. Students seek sponsorship or a donation for the 10 kilometre walk and all funds raised go towards the school. Throughout the year we support many charities and get involved in a number of community activities. The walkathon directs money to school funds for particular resources which have been suggested by the students. The SRC over the years have had various suggestions which were all taken from the student body. We have tried to spread the funds over various areas of the school. Listed below are the results of fundraising over the last three years.

• Artificial grass and new seating in the water fountain area • Electric hand dryers in the amenities • Long jump pit • Vege garden • Cricket nets • Gym equipment • New lockers • New tables and seating in the playground • Netball posts • Drum kit • Tiffany drums and musical equipment • New sport equipment • Orchestral Xylophone • Screens for Drama • Outdoor PA system • Drums for Drumline • Grand piano and lights for PAC • Archery equipment • Music stands for performances • New sets of football jerseys and representative sport attire • New camp equipment for Year 8 camp • More seating for outdoor areas • 4.5 metre remote control screen for data projection in the hall • A huge area of improvement which has been resourced by Walkathon funds is the area of technology.

All rooms have data projectors with wireless keyboard, interactive whiteboard, speakers and internet access.

I urge all parents and students to support our Year 7-10 walkathon. Normal lessons will be held for senior students on this day.

ASSESSMENT TASKS DUE IN WEEK 4 Year 12 All week HSC Trials In class assessment Year 10 Tuesday PASS In class assessment Year 10 Friday PASS In class assessment

HOMEWORK CLUB – Week 4 Junior Library: Monday to Thursday 3.20p.m.- 4.00p.m. Senior Library: Monday to Thursday 3.15p.m.- 5.00p.m.

MATHS TUTORIAL – Week 4 Junior Tutorial is held in room 12 on the junior campus Tuesdays and Fridays, 7.45a.m.- 8.30a.m. Senior General Maths Tutorial is held in room 49 on the junior campus Mondays, 7.45a.m. to 8.45a.m.

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU Sincere thanks and congratulations to the host families of our billets from Handa, Japan. The students were most grateful to you all and I congratulate you on your generosity; they were blessed to be in your households and share some time with your family. PARENT NIGHT 31 st AUGUST Due to the success of our parent workshop with Sara Phillips last term we are planning a follow up where we take up the suggestions noted by parents who attended. Parenting is the most important job we have so it is a great idea to work with others who have the same career! I encourage parents to take note of the date and consider attending the workshop this term on emotional intelligence, mindfulness, problem-solving with teens, setting boundaries and screen time for teenagers.

“May the Spirit of the Lord be with you”

Anne O’Brien Principal aobrien@lism.catholic.edu.au

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – CURRICULUM AND ADMINISTRATION NEWS

YEARS 7 TO 11 PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS Parent/Teacher interviews will be held between 4.00p.m. – 7.30p.m. on Monday, 22nd August for families with children in Years 7 to 11 in the College Hall. If this date does not suit, I encourage you to make contact (phone or email) with your child’s teachers. I also encourage all students, where possible, to attend the parent/teacher evening. You can now book interviews at times that suit at www.schoolinterviews.com.au and follow these simple instructions. When you click finish, your interview timetable will be emailed to you automatically - check your junk mail folder if you do not receive your email immediately. For parents who do not have access to the internet at home, at work, at a friend’s house or on their phones, a computer kiosk will be available at our front office on the junior site from Friday, 5th August onwards, so that parents can still make their own bookings. Students with written permission from parents may also have access to the kiosk. Interviews are strictly 5 minutes and spaces are limited. If you require more time, please contact your teacher directly to make alternative arrangements. Parents can change their interview bookings any time prior to the closing date by re-visiting the www.schoolinterviews.com.au website, and using the event code. Remember to use the same name and email address you used when you made your original booking. BOOKINGS CLOSE on Friday, 19th August at 10.00a.m. Adam Kelly Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Administration ajkelly@lism.catholic.edu.au

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OFFICE NEWS SUBJECT AND EXCURSION STATEMENTS Term 3 subject and excursion statements for students were mailed last week. The due date is Friday, 19th August IF PAYING IN FULL. Payments via Bpay are encouraged on a regular basis (weekly/fortnightly) for those who are not making payment in full by the abovementioned date. Parents are asked to ensure the regular amount is sufficient to clear the total balance by the end of November. Please note: Year 9 parents are reminded that full payment will be required by Monday, 22nd August for the Canberra Excursion. Year 8 parents have been billed for the South West Rocks Camp to be held in Week 10. Payment for this camp is due by Monday, 19th September. Year 12 Graduation tickets must be paid for in full before seating can be reserved. Any queries regarding these accounts should be directed to the main college office (Ocean Drive).

EVANGELISATION NEWS Joan Lancaster Leader of Evangelisation jlancaster@lism.catholic.edu.au

SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARENESS DAY NEWS HIROSHIMA DAY This week, our College community commemorated Hiroshima Day as part of the inaugural social justice program which is being held in our school this year. Each year, 6th August marks Hiroshima day. On this annual anniversary, we remember the day in 1945 when an atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, followed a few days later by another dropped on the city of Nagasaki. The bombings effectively ended World War II by bringing about the surrender of Japan, but at a terrible expense – the two cities were destroyed and casualties, mostly civilians, were estimated at around 200,000 with many more people dying later from injuries and illness. Hiroshima Day is now a focus for anti-war and anti-nuclear discussions and demonstrations. In our PC classes, students and teachers considered the importance of this day through a prayer thanking God for those who survived as they play an important role in sharing the story of what occurred. Together, we prayed for strength through Jesus Christ, that He may unite us all in harmony, that He may calm our anxieties and that He may help us to overcome conflict peacefully. Additionally, we reflected on the importance of this day through a picture book titled My Hiroshima, authored and illustrated by Junko Morimoto. The picture book memoir describes what happened on 6th August, 1945 through a child’s perspective and is accompanied by delicate Japanese-style watercolours and photographs. It was a highly evocative and meaningful book for both staff and students. Hiroshima Day was a highly important day for our College community. Our next and final social justice day for the year occurs on 25th November in Term 4: “White Ribbon Day” Sarah Smith Teachers’ Aide

YEAR 12 NEWS GRADUATION DINNER Just a reminder that this is on Friday, 11th November. Students were issued a written note providing the relevant details including costs, purchase of tickets etc. and this was also emailed to all students as a back-up. As per last week’s newsletter, I am forming a committee of interested and available parents to organise the decorations needed. Those who wish to participate in this essential group can either return the slip at the bottom of the note issued to students or contact the College directly. The first meeting will be 6.00p.m. Wednesday, 17th August in our senior library. JUMP FOR JUSTICE IN JULY OUT OF UNIFORM DAY This was a highly successful day organised by Mrs Nicole Bailey and her Legal Studies students last Friday - students and staff were encouraged to wear jeans and jumpers and donate $2. We raised just over $500 which will be available to local victims of domestic violence so they can access some legal advice. A “Go Fund Me Page” will soon be set up to continue to support this worthy cause – more information in a few weeks.

HASTINGS YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC) Congratulations to Lauren Darcy who was recently asked by Hastings Council to attend the Luminosity Youth Summit (having earlier in the year represented the College and region at the Federal Constitutional Convention in Canberra) and was subsequently elected as Vice President of YAC. Phil Lloyd Year 12 Leader of Pastoral Care plloyd@lism.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 8 NEWS

YEAR 8 CAMP PREPARATION is underway! A letter to parents outlining the nature of this camp was distributed last week to students. Please return completed medical forms to me as soon as possible. Students are required to make a formal ‘Tent Group Request’ to me. These requests aim to organise all the individuals who plan to share a tent during camp. Students are asked to form groups of three or four in tents with one student being able to provide a four-man tent. Tent groups can only be finalised once every medical form has been submitted. Every Year 8 student was sent information via email about Year 9 elective choices for 2017. Students were encouraged to download this information and discuss it with parents to make the best choices for their next two years of study. Students must consider six subjects in order of preference. Both parents and students are urged to attend the Year 9 2017 Elective Information Night this coming Monday, 8th August in the junior MPC at 6.00p.m. On the night, families will receive a personalised Subject Selection Form to complete and submit to Mr Adam Kelly from Tuesday, 9th August. PDHPE A Year 8 PDHPE task has been distributed to students and will be completed in class on Thursday, 18th August or Friday, 19th August. Please be aware that it is about abuse, in particular family violence. Appropriate resources are located on Moodle and research should be limited to these websites and the content in the student workbook. If you have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact me, or your child's PDHPE teacher. Jenny Watson Leader of PDHPE CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to the following students who have received a Pastoral Co-ordinator’s Award: Jaide Morris, Hannah Poppleton and Macauley Willis. Nicole O’Connell Year 8 Leader of Pastoral Care noconnell@lism.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 7 NEWS MASS AND REFLECTION DAY On Monday, Year 7 will join their ‘family and significant others’ to celebrate Mass together at St Agnes’ Parish Church in Hay Street at 9.30a.m. This is a very important celebration in our school calendar for Year 7, and it is an opportunity for students to reflect on the relationships they have with the most important people in their lives. We thank you in advance for your support in joining us. Students are reminded that they should wear full winter school uniform on Monday, and that they are to bring in their sport’s uniform to change into (if they are required to) after we return from Mass. WELL DONE The Year 7/8 All Schools Touch competition was held last Thursday. By all accounts it was a fantastic day with the students showing school spirit, sportsmanship and courage as they played throughout the day. Unfortunately the girls did not progress, but one of the boys’ team were able to progress to the next competition. Regardless of the outcome, all students should be proud of their achievements on the day. Congratulations to the following Year 7 students who participated on the day: Shanaye Brown, Daniel Cheeseman, Sophie Evans, Kate Field, Kade Franklin , Sarah Hatherly, Jared Humphreys, Jasmine Hyde, Corey Lewis, Vaughan Lickley, Jordyn McAnally , Maddison McKee, Tiana Myers, Tom Nunan, Jacob Prince, Benjamin Stewart, Emma Rooney, Ava Sinclair, Breanna Smedley, Petrea Spencer, Luke Townsend, Tamika Vogele and Mia Wilbow . CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to the following students who have received a Silver Principal’s Award: Sonya Jordan and Dana Schumann. Congratulations to the following students who have received a Pastoral Coordinator’s Award: Jessica Barrance, Isabelle Champion, Madison Hamilton , Sonya Jordan, Charli Keir , Anastasia King, Liam Kirchner , Shyra Marchenko, Mitchell Morris , Cian Murtagh , Solomon Ruhl, Dana Schumann (x2), Madison Smedley, Benjamin Stewart and Kyle Yule. Ellen McKell Acting Year 7 Leader of Pastoral Care emckell@lism.catholic.edu.au

GEOGRAPHY NEWS CAIRNS GEOGRAPHY EXCURSION 2016 At the end of Term 2, 32 Year 11 Geography students, Mrs Katrina Hayes, Ms Georgina Pender and Mr Andrew Evans travelled to Cairns. This excursion focused on providing students with a firsthand understanding of all mandatory topics covered in both the Preliminary and HSC Geography courses. The group began their field study with a guided two day tour of the Atherton tablelands by ‘On the Wallaby Tours’. This tour involved exploring the magical rainforest environments, swimming in crater lakes and waterfalls, cycling through the hinterland and spotting platypus and tree kangaroos in their natural environment. We also had the opportunity to visit a local tourist and business operation Gallo Dairyland.

From the tablelands we travelled north into the Wet Tropics Rainforest and World Heritage listed Daintree. Students firstly explored the crystal-clear and very cold waters of the Mossman Gorge cascading over granite boulders and the watering holes surrounded by lush green rainforest. For the next two days we were given guided tours of the Daintree, where we zip lined our way through the rainforest canopy with Daintree Jungle surfing and swam at Cape Tribulation where the rainforest meets the reef. The students studied the workings of this 240 million year old rainforest ecosystem and examined the intricate connection between the rainforest and the reef. A highlight of the excursion was the half day trip to the Great Barrier Reef aboard the Ocean Safari raft that gave us an exhilarating ride to the Mackay reef where we snorkelled with turtles, colourful fish and saw an amazing variety of corals. During the trip the students were given the opportunity to learn about the Indigenous connection with the rainforest and reef environments. One highly educational experience was learning traditional hunting and gathering methods. This included spear fishing and mud crabbing techniques. The group toured Hartley’s Crocodile and Wildlife Park where they enjoyed entertaining and educational wildlife presentations, getting up close to some very large crocs and other native species. The final day of our excursion involved an urban study tour of Cairns, learning about its original discovery and subsequent development. The students representing our school were outstanding ambassadors. Their respect for each other and the guides was impressive. I am confident that the experiences on this trip have appreciably enhanced their understanding of these environments and have given them significant insights into the importance of these natural wonders and the role that we play in protecting and enhancing them.

Katrina Hayes Geography Teacher khayes@lism.catholic.edu.au

SPORT NEWS YEAR 7 Year 7 will begin a tennis/racquet sports unit. Steve Taylor, a local tennis coach, will be giving tennis lessons whilst PDHPE teachers will take students for round robin matches of other racquet sports in the College hall.

YEAR 8 Year 8 will begin rotations including hockey, tennis, multi sports, rock climbing and futsal.

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4 9.8.16

Multi Sports

SS/CSE

TENNIS DD/RD

HOCKEY

PF/ZF

RC (O1) - DS FUTSAL (02)

SA/DMU

WEEK 5

16.8.16

Multi Sports

RA/ZF

TENNIS LHE/CC

HOCKEY

AH/DA/GL

RC (O2) | FUTSAL

(O1) RM WL/JC

YEAR 9 Year 9 elective sports include the following: Sport Venue / Bus Mountain Biking Wayne Richards Park Gym Fit Junior Gym - school Walk for Fitness Variety of beaches or local walking tracks - bus 1 (11.30a.m.) Ten Pin Bowling Wave Bowl - bus 2 (11.30a.m.) Rock Climbing Centre of Gravity – bus 1 (11.30a.m.) School Sport 1; or School School Sport 2 School

YEAR 10 Year 10 elective sports include the following: Sport Venue / Bus Mountain Biking Wayne Richards Park Gym Fit Junior Gym - school Beach Games Variety of beaches – bus 1 (1.50p.m.) Walk for Fitness Variety of beaches or local walking tracks - bus 1 (1.50p.m.) Ten Pin Bowling Wave Bowl - bus 2 (1.50p.m.) Rock Climbing Centre of Gravity – bus 2 (1.50p.m.) School Sport 1; or School School Sport 2 School

UPCOMING EVENTS: Sport Event Date AFL Swans Cup Round 2 8th & 9th August Basketball Diocesan junior and intermediate – Coffs Harbour 10th &11th August Athletics Diocesan Secondary Athletics Carnival – Coffs Harbour Thursday, 18th August

Week 4

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11/8

Monday Day 6 7.1TB 7.2CC 7.3AH 9.10-10.50 TENNIS/ RACQUET

GAMES Monday Day 6 7.7GL 7.8RA 7.9DM 11.10-12.50

Thursday Day 9 7.4TJ 7.5PF 7.6WL 11.10-12.50

Week 5 15/8

18/8

Monday Day 6 7.1TB 7.2CC 7.3AH 9.10-10.50 TENNIS/ RACQUET

GAMES Monday Day 6 7.7GL 7.8RA 7.9DM 11.10-12.50

Thursday Day 9 7.4TJ 7.5PF 7.6WL 11.10-12.50

REPRESENTATIVE SPORT RESULTS: Bill Turner Cup Soccer – Boys In a highly entertaining contest on Wednesday, the boys’ Bill Turner Cup campaign concluded with a hard-fought narrow loss to Bishop Druitt College, Coffs Harbour. This was round 6 of the competition which doubled as the Mid North Coast final. When the full-time whistle sounded, the score was locked at 1-1, with our goal being scored by Lachlan Clacher. After a period of extra time where players were removed from each team every five minutes, there was still no change to the deadlock. A penalty shootout then took place where fist pumping, gasps and elevated heart rates were shared between the players and the large group of spectators, especially coach, Dom Ashe. Unfortunately for MacKillop College, Bishop Druitt prevailed with an 8-7 score in the penalty shootout. It was a tough way for the boys to finish but they should be justly proud of their performance and overall conduct. Best on the day was judged to be Jyal Tregier whose defensive efforts were first class. A special mention must go to our keeper Marraki Kilpatrick , who gallantly defended all day. Well done to the squad and thank you to Mr Dom Ashe for your efforts with coaching in 2016. Bill Turner Squad: Robert Cameron, Lachlan Clacher, Lachlan Darrington , Flynn Goodman, Declan Harrison, Samuel Hazelton Kelly, Ambrose Humphreys, Marraki Kilpatrick , Quinn Lickley , Bailey Richmond, Nicholas Rooney, Andrew Stocks, Samuel Thompson, Luke Townsend, Jyal Tregier, Jasper Williams and Wilson Harries. Paul Robins Assistant Coach Taree Interschool Horse Sports Competition Last Friday three students from MacKillop College travelled to Taree Showground to compete in the horse sports competition hosted by St Clare’s High School. Our horse riding team comprised of Makailah Jessop-Ryan (Year 12), Jade Attard (Year 9) and Mollie Kennedy (Year 9) and they competed amongst 120 other riders in a variety of flatwork and sporting events. For these riders it was a fantastic opportunity to represent their school in this type of competition and they were outstanding ambassadors and sportswomen. Makailah, in her final year, competed in the 17 years age group on her new horse. She displayed her significant talents in the flatwork events placing 5th in the Novice 2.2 Dressage from a large field of riders. Jade competed in the 16 year division, had a great day and demonstrated her talents as a horse rider. In every event she displayed significant improvement and was unlucky not to place in her sporting races. Mollie rode in the very competitive 15 years division and had an outstanding day. Her results were 1st Rider, 2nd Hack, 2nd Bareback, 3rd Pleasure Hack, 3rd Dressage, 1st Scuddahoe, 2nd Barrel and Ball race. These results saw Mollie earn the highest points in her age group and she was awarded the overall Champion 15 years point score. Overall it was a wonderful day; the girls displayed many outstanding riding skills and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. I congratulate them on their hard work and efforts in their preparation for the event and thank their parents and family members for their support and assistance on the day.

Mrs Katrina Hayes

Year 7/8 Touch Football Competition Year 7/8 Touch Football A Team The boys’ Year 7/8 touch football A team had a very successful day at Taree qualifying for the State finals in Sydney. After a narrow loss to Taree in the first round, the boys regrouped to finish the rest of their games undefeated. The highlight of the tournament was the rematch with Taree in the final. Through great defence and slick attack the boys won the match 8-1. Cody Fisher was outstanding and led the team from the front, especially in the final with 3 tries. He was well-supported in the middle by Hayden Ryan and the hardworking Cooper Gallagher. The team built great combinations and continue to improve their play which will set them up for a successful State Finals campaign. The team consisted of: Tom Connolly, Cody Fisher, Cooper Gallagher, Jarrod Humphries, Vaughan Lickley, Riley Malyon, Taj O’Brien , Jared Olsen, Jacob Prince, Hayden Ryan and Luke Townsend. Warren Lorger Coach Year 7/8 Touch Football B Team The boys’ Year 7/8 touch football B team started off on fire, winning their first game 5-nil. The team played another three games but were unlucky with the result. Some stand-out players were Nicholas Smith, Darcy Pares and Daniel Cheeseman. The attitude, enthusiasm and sportsmanship of the team were amazing. The team consisted of: Daniel Cheeseman, Jye Clarke, Kade Franklin , Alexander Horder, Corey Lewis, Jackson Line, Tom Nunan, Thomas Osborne, Darcy Pares, Nicholas Smith, Benjamin Stewart, Damian Tierney and Lleyton Wall Glen Littler Coach Years 7/8 Girls Touch Football A Team On 28th July, the girls’ Years 7/8 touch football A team contested the All Schools Touch Football Championships in Taree. The team consisted of Aleigha Biron, Lucy Chappell, Hannah Daley, Elizabeth Duffy, Laura Ellison, Sophie Evans, Emily Fletcher, Maia Marino , Amy Murphy , Ava Sinclair, Petrea Spencer and Ruby Taylor . All the girls performed outstanding throughout the day and should be very proud of their sportsmanship. The team experienced success against Hastings Secondary College, however, they lost against St Joseph Regional and Taree High School. Congratulations to Elizabeth Duffy who was nominated by her team-mates as best and fairest for the day. Tahnee Johnston Coach

Years 7/8 Touch Football B Team After a number of selections trials and training runs, the girls headed off to Taree on Thursday, 28th July for the All Schools Touch Tournament. The girls’ B team were in a tough draw with the defending State Champions, Tomaree High School, first up. The girls played well but were out-classed by a much bigger, stronger and well-drilled team. In game 2 we came up against the Regional B team which was a great game and the score ended up with a 1-1 draw. Jordynn McAnally scored our only try of the game but the girls played well. Game 3 saw us come up against Great Lakes College, Forster and once again the girls were out-played. Our final game against St Clare’s Taree was another hard-fought game with both Breanna Smeadley and Shanaye Brown scoring during the game. The girls went down 3-2 but played extremely well and improved throughout the day. The team consisted of: Shanaye Brown, Kate Field, Sarah Hatherly , Jasmine Hyde, Jordynn McAnally , Maddison McKee, Tiana Myers, Emma Rooney, Breanna Smedley, Tamika Vogele and Mia Wilbow . Congratulations to Mia Wilbow who was the best and fairest on the day. Tracey Bewicke Coach Hockey - School Sport Australia Tri-Series Competition During the holidays Joshua Dowrick travelled to South Africa to represent Australia in the School Sport Australia tri-series competition against the Under 18 boys South African team. This accomplishment represents the pinnacle of achievement in school sport. Joshua tells me that his experience was not dampened by the loss to South Africa, but was rather a chance to make lifelong friends and broaden his future opportunities. We are very proud of your achievements Joshua and I am sure it won’t be the last time we see you in the green and gold!

Andrea Huxley Leader of Sport ahuxley@lism.catholic.edu.au

COLLEGE MUSIC NEWS

“Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.” Martin Luther King

MUSIC TUITION AT MACKILLOP COLLEGE Many aspiring music students of today often find “DIY” musical instrument teaching resources through online courses, apps and youtube courses. Whilst such technology is a good aid for learning, research states that the best way to learn a musical instrument is through individual tuition from an expert teacher. Furthermore, the Stage 6 Music curriculum requires students to perform for assessment on an instrument of their choice. It is therefore necessary for schools with an interest in music excellence to provide opportunities for students to learn an instrument. As part of the MacKillop College Co-curricular Music Program students are provided with the opportunity to arrange private instrumental tuition directly with tutors at their homes or studios or at school in breaks or during class time. Enrolment Procedures Students wishing to join the Music Tuition program are required to contact the Co-curricular Music Co-ordinator by email providing the following information:

• Parent and student contact details • The instrument that you would like to learn • The preferred lesson time e.g before school, during class time or after school

The Co-curricular Music Co-ordinator will then contact a suitable tutor on your behalf to check availability. The tutor will then call you directly to confirm and arrange a suitable lesson time. Fees The cost of tuition is dependent upon tutor’s rates based on a 30 minute lesson. Tutors will invoice students for the Term and the payment is to be made direct to tutors, not to the school. Tutors have the right to cease lessons should the Term payment not be received within the time frames set by them. It is expected that all students will maintain enrolment in instrumental music lessons for the entire school year. However, in the rare case where a student’s enrolment is terminated, this is to be done by giving a minimum of two weeks’ notice, or payment in lieu of notice to the tutor. Timetables Music tuition at MacKillop College is scheduled on a rotating timetable across 8 weeks to ensure that students don’t miss the same class twice in a Term. When setting timetables, tutors (in consultation with parents and the Co-curricular Music Coordinator) are encouraged to schedule lessons outside of class time as much as possible. Preference will always be made to break times, before or after school and timetabled music lessons. For students attending the Senior Campus, lessons MUST take place before or after school, during break times and during timetabled study periods. All students receiving instrumental music tuition are responsible for catching up on classwork missed. Tutors are advised not to timetable lessons during examination periods. It is the responsibility of the student and the tutor to ensure that this occurs. At the start of each Term tutors timetables will be posted on the Co-curricular Music webpage found in the Creative Arts section of the MacKillop College website. These will also be posted on the Co-curricular Music noticeboard outside the Music rooms in the “Music hub” area on the Junior Campus and outside the Music room on the Senior Campus. Although students should be told at the end of one lesson when their next lesson will take place, all students are encouraged to check the noticeboard regularly to remind themselves of the date and time of their next lesson.

Attendance Students must endeavour not to miss instrumental lessons. If there are any issues regarding students missing a curriculum lesson, staff, parents and students should discuss the matter with the Co-curricular Music Coordinator in the first instance. If a student has an important curriculum lesson which, for example, may contain assessed work, or activities such as school trips, it should be possible to alter peripatetic lesson times if adequate notice is given to inform other students of the timetable change.

• Lessons that are missed without prior notice will be forfeited. This does include missed lessons due to illness. Whilst our teacher may at their own goodwill try to recover these lessons, they cannot be guaranteed. Lessons are forfeited in the case of all unauthorized school absences. Students must give notice to their tutor if, for some reason, they cannot attend their lesson. This must be done, at the latest, on the morning of their lesson, before the tutor has left home. This enables tutors time to reschedule their day if need be.

• Where the tutor or the Co-curricular Music Coordinator is informed of an absence in advance (prior to the lesson itself), that lesson will not be forfeited and will be owed, or rescheduled in the timetable if possible.

• Naturally, an unforeseen absence on the part of a peripatetic teacher or in the unlikely event of school closure will count as a lesson owed. These are recovered before the end of term, and where this is not logistically possible, a reimbursement will be issued.

Venue All tuition takes place in the “Music Hub” at the Junior Campus. This area includes the theatre space and the music rooms. Practice Students are expected to practice regularly. Beginner students should be allocating 10 minutes a day. The golden rule is ‘little but often!’ Students studying at HSC level should be practicing at least for 1 hour per day. Tutors are requested to contact parents if there are any concerns. Practice rooms are available next to the music rooms at both Campuses to practice their instruments during breaks in the school day and before and after school. Practice room bookings can be made through the Co-curricular Music Coordinator or the classroom music teacher. Instrument Storage Students may store their instruments in one of the designated practice rooms or music rooms at either campus depending on where they attend classes. PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL INSTRUMENT CASES ARE CLEARLY LABELLED WITH YOUR NAME. Students must take responsibility for their instruments by leaving them in the designated area. Whilst these store rooms are managed by music staff for the majority of the day the school cannot take responsibility for lost instruments if students do not leave instruments in the correct place. Instrumental Rental Please complete the Instrumental Rental Form from the school website and return it to the school if you require an instrument for lessons. REHEARSALS IN WEEK 4 TERM 3 MONDAY

• No Rehearsals TUESDAY

• SAPSS Concert Band – 7.30a.m. – 8.45a.m, St Joseph’s Regional College • Percussion Ensemble – 8.00a.m. – 8.45a.m, J12 Music Room

WEDNESDAY • Senior Stage Band – 7.45a.m. – 8.45a.m, Performing Arts Theatre • Vocal Ensemble – 8.00a.m. – 8.45a.m, J16 Music Room • Choir – lunchtime, J14 Music Room • SAPSS Drum Line – 4.00p.m. - 5.00p.m. St Joseph’s Regional College

THURSDAY • Concert Band – 7.45a.m. – 8.45a.m, J16 Music Room • Year 7 Vocal Ensemble – 8.00a.m. – 8.45a.m, J14 Music Room • Brass Ensemble – See morning notices • Saxophone Ensemble - See morning notices

FRIDAY • Little Big Band – 7.45a.m. – 8.45a.m, J16 Music room • Big Band – 7.45a.m. – 8.45a.m, Performing Arts Theatre • Junior Stage Band (Vocalists only) – lunchtime, J14 Music Room • Jazz Ensemble “Groove Merchants” – lunchtime, Performing Arts Theatre

UPCOMING EVENTS SENIOR CONCERT PRACTICE • Monday, 8th August, lunchtime, Year 11 music students, Performing Arts Theatre

MARY MACKILLOP FEAST DAY MASS • Monday, 15th August, 9.00a.m, Praise Band and Vocal Ensemble

ASSEMBLY PERFORMANCE • Wednesday, 17th August, 9.00a.m, Junior MPC, SAPSS Concert Band

CREATIVE ARTS FESTIVAL • Wednesday, 17th August, time to be confirmed, Senior Stage Band, HSC Music students

PIANOS AND PERCUSSION LUNCH CONCERT • Friday, 2nd September, lunchtime, Performing Arts Theatre, HSC students and selected soloists

YOUTH MASS • Friday, 4th September, 4.00p.m. – 6.00p.m, St Agnes Church Port Macquarie

Please contact Mr Denham with any questions relating to the co-curricular music program at MacKillop College or visit the College website and click on the Creative Arts tab. Rob Denham Leader of Co-curricular Music rdenham@lism.catholic.edu.au

CANTEEN ROSTER – WEEK 4 TERM 3 Monday Heather Sheers, Ann Todd and Mayo Brumby 10.40a.m. start Tuesday Rob Doyle and Tony McKenzie 11.00a.m. start Wednesday Lyn Cornell and Jodie Richmond 11.00a.m. start Thursday Jo Sexton, Kristine Fallon and Jodie Duck 10.40a.m. start Friday Jos Capper, Deb Nelson and Michelle Nugent 10.40a.m. start

COMMUNITY NEWS

Community news and invitations from the MacKillop College Parent social group are now accessible from our website on the following links: Community news: http://www.pmaclism.catholic.edu.au/about-us/community-news Parent connections: http://www.pmaclism.catholic.edu.au/about-us/parent-connections These items will stay on the website until the event has taken place. BERNARD SMITH GUITAR & BASS GUITAR TUTOR I have been playing guitar for over 20 years and teaching for 10 years. I currently play in various local bands including Reggie D and the Bloozers (Blues), Citadel (Pop, jazz), Jackson James (Country, Blues, Pop), BK Blue (Jazz) and Sababa (Jazz, Funk Fusion) I teach a variety of styles including Pop, Jazz, Rock, Country, Funk and Folk. As a teacher a large emphasis of my lessons is on devising an effective practice plan for the individual needs of the students. Lessons are available for beginner students through to advanced and are open to all ages. I also offer bass guitar lessons and can teach group or pair lessons at the same price. $30 per lesson Phone 0439548868 or email bernardsmith0906@gmail.com TACKING POINT PUBIC SCHOOL 20 TH ANNIVERSARY PAVER FUNDRAISER In 2016, Tacking Point Public School is celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Any former students of the school, are invited to be part of our “Celebrating our Past/Inspiring our Future” Project – a living gift to our school community to celebrate our 20th Anniversary.

The P and C will be running a fundraiser offering a wonderful opportunity for parents, students (past and present) and members of the community to purchase pavers for our school. The pavers will be engraved with your family name, the name(s) of your children or a past relative who attended school here at some stage over the past 20 years. Even a hand-drawn image by your child can be transferred to a paver!

The P & C Fundraising Team will be present at the school canteen to collect Order Forms & Payments 8.30a.m. – 9.00a.m. school days. Orders closed Friday, 12th August 2016.

For further information please visit www.tackingpointpandc.org.au or contact Kaylene Monkton on 0419408241 or Glenys Rhodes on 0408619355.

OASIS RETREAT – For a registration form please contact the office on the senior

campus.

This parent workshop will provide strategies to positively support your teen.

Emotional Intelligence

Understanding the teenage brain How mindfulness can help with

emotional issues Positive communication to use with teens Problem solving with teens Setting Boundaries Technology / screen time: What to watch out for….

We invite you to join us on a journey

through the eyes of a teen!

Lismore Catholic Schools Parent Assembly promoting a faith that leads to fullness of life.

When:

Wednesday

31st

August 2016

5:30pm Supper

6:30 - 8:30pm

Workshop Presentation

Where:

MacKillop College –

Lochinvar Centre

Registration:

Click here to register Or

enter the following link

https://goo.gl/forms/

GPkMNg1N8b7J142I3

RSVP:

22nd

August 2016

For further information

contact:

Debbie Ward 0407 702 643

Promoting Mental Wellbeing in Teenagers

Parent Assembly and MacKillop College warmly invite all upper primary and

secondary parents and care givers from our Catholic schools to attend

Facilitated by Sara Phillips www.mindfulparentingmindfulcoaching.com