Marcellin College RANDWICK

14 AUGUST 2019 | TERM 3, WEEK 4

From the Principal

‘ Like any family, it won’t always be ‘smooth sailing’ in our Marist family here at Randwick. Yet, we are

challenged and blessed that our faith calls us to forgiveness and reconciliation. ’

Aeter na Non CaducaThe Eternal not the Transitory

Dear Parents, boys and staff,

‘Family’ is a key tenet of Marist Spirituality. As well as sharing experiences of friendship and celebration, like members of any family, members of our Marcellin community will occasionally have differences of opinion and hurt each other. Indeed in the document on Marist Spirituality entitled “Water from the Rock”, it states:

“Those who share in Champagnat’s spirituality are practical, down-to-earth people. We are well aware that living in a family or a community is not always smooth sailing. From time to time, we experience our fragility, our limits, our differences and we get hurt and wounded…” n.115

However, it goes on to say:

“To sustain the life of our fraternity we need to live an ongoing process of reconciliation. This process enables us to return to the centre of our community, Jesus. We can know ourselves as loved and empowered to grow through difficulties. Through God’s mercy and forgiveness we can find the energy and grace to work for reconciliation. Shared faith enables us to see beyond problems and differences…” n.116/7

I was dealing with a young man at the College recently who had hurt someone. We were discussing the options he had; one of which was to say “sorry”. We both agreed that it was one of the most difficult things to do; to confront someone and admit what you did was inappropriate and wrong, show remorse and seek forgiveness. Yet, it is one

of the most significant growth experiences one can have in life.

The Christian teaching of being non-judgmental, compassionate and forgiving is one of the greatest messages that we can share with our students. Unfortunately they don’t hear this often enough. In the tabloids and current affair programs they hear the message, all too frequently, that it is acceptable to judge the failings of others and seek revenge.

Yet Jesus teaches us another way. He was condemned because he stood with the condemned. Further, he was even prepared to forgive those who condemned him. What an example for us all. What a role model for our boys!

Like any family, it won’t always be ‘smooth sailing’ in our Marist family here at Randwick. Yet, we are challenged and blessed that our faith calls us to forgiveness and reconciliation.

God Bless,

Mark Woolford Principal

DARCY HICKEY, 11.5

HAYDEN RYAN, 10.4

JAMES TIRADO, 11.2

Darcy is coach of the 2019 under 11’s and Junior Life member at South Eastern Junior Rugby League Club (SEFC), as well as being

referee at A grade and representative rugby league games in the local and wider Sydney district.

Hayden was invited to join Founder and Managing Director of “Feel the Magic” James Thomas, to deliver a pitch to a group of

Philanthropists in the hope of receiving funding to support future bereaved children and teens. “Feel the Magic”, is a charity that

provides grief education and support to bereaved children and their families across Australia.

Thanks to the support of Hayden, with his outstanding presentation, “Feel the Magic” were successfully granted $20,000 which will

support twenty individual bereaved children and teens in 2019.

James Tirado has achieved great success this year in Athletics.

James already holds the U16 T13 800m Australian Record and in March he set a new Australian Record for U18 T13 800m.

James has recently represented Australia at the Oceanic Athletic Championships and is now training hard for the Paris Paralympics 2024

and the Los Angeles Paralympics 2028.

‘ This week is Activities week at Marcellin for students in Years 7-11. As mentioned in the previous newsletter it has been a long-standing tradition here at the College and the benefits offer our students experiences and learnings well

beyond the walls of the classroom. ’

From the Assistant Principal

ACTIVITIES WEEK

This week is Activities week at Marcellin for students in Years 7-11. As mentioned in the previous Newsletter it has been a long-standing tradition here at the College and the benefits offer our students experiences and learnings well beyond the walls of the classroom.

Year 7 and Year 9 are fortunate to be at Somerset, which is an outdoor Learning establishment. It is of the highest standard and they are “inspired by a vision to provide young people with unique outdoor learning experiences to help them become better equipped for life”. The facilities are also extraordinary and they are specialist in delivering customised outdoor programs supporting the needs of the students.

Year 8 also have been exposed to a variety of learning experiences – from the Art Gallery to our amazing St Mary’s Cathedral to meeting our Police Liaison officer and other guest

speakers whose overall goal is to teach them life skills so they can continue to grow into fine young men. The opportunity to work together as a team is also paramount to the success of the program.

Year 10 are currently on work experience. This provides our students with an opportunity to relate school studies with a workplace and offers students an insight into the diversity of employees and employers in the workplace. Our hope is to prepare students for the demands and expectations of the working world.

Year 11 are working hard preparing for academic success. The workshops have hopefully inspired and offered them insights into the skills required for the HSC.

Ultimately, not all these activities and experiences occur without the hard work and planning of the staff. We are sincerely grateful to them. We also look forward to hearing

about the Immersion experiences that some of our students participated in. Their presence in Bowraville and Cape York will make a difference in the lives of many – including their own.

Mrs Carmelina Eussen Assistant Principal

Activities Week

Important Term 3 DatesWeek 4Mon-Fri Activities Week 12-16 Aug

Week 5Tue 20 Aug Vaccination Visit 3 (Yr 7)Sat 24 Aug Old Boys Annual Mass and Lunch 10.00am – 4.00pm

Week 6Tue 27 Aug Year 10 History Excursion 10.00am – 3.00pm Wed 28 Aug Yr 11 & Yr 12 Legal Studies Excursion 10.00am – 4.00pmThur 29 Aug MCC Athletics Carnival Yr 12 Ext 2 Maths ExcursionFri 30 Aug Father’s Day “Men that Matter Mass” 8.00 – 8.45am

Week 7Tue 3 Sep Year 10 Valid Test 9.00am – 10.00amFri 6 Sep Archbishop’s Awards for Student Excellence 10.00am – 12.00pm P&F Trivia Night

Week 8Tue 10 Sep Year 10 Geography Excursion – Group 1Wed 11 Sep Year 10 Geography Excursion – Group 2Thur 12 Sep MCC Volleyball MCR Summer Trials

Week 9Mon-Wed Year 11 Assessment block16-25 SepThur 19 Sep MCR Summer TrialsFri 20 Sep NSWCCC Athletics

Week 10Thur 26 Sep Yr 12 Graduation Day Yr 7-12 Classes ConcludeFri 27 Sep Missed Assesment – Make up day no fomal classes

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TRIVIA NIGHT Friday 6th September

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Youth Forum 2019

On Monday evening in Week 2, I accompanied four of our students to an evening ‘in conversation’ with the new Executive Director of Sydney Catholic Schools, Mr Tony Farley.

The Youth Forum centred on two questions Mr Farley put to the students.

Why is your school a great example of Catholic Education?

What needs to change in Catholic Education?

Conversation was lively, robust and honest, with responses focusing on the importance of a faith centred education, co-education, more spirituality within the Religious Education curriculum and students asked Mr Farley, are you going to act on our responses?

Michael Conrecode, Ari Tjandra, John Hanoun and Will Darby represented Marcellin College and are to be commended on their frankness and honesty when responding.

Mr Chris ShieldsDirector of Faith & Mission

The Newman Corner Newman Selective Gifted Education Program has been active at Marcellin College since 2013 and has evolved significantly over that time, in response to emerging research and best practices.

In this series of short articles, we will explore a range of issues relevant to gifted education and showcase some of the great things happening in the Newman Program at Marcellin.

Giftedness is an outstanding natural ability in one or more areas, which places the student in the top 10% of the group they’re compared with.

Gifted students may experience different levels of giftedness in different areas. For example, a student may be highly gifted in mathematical thinking, but only mildly gifted in language-based thinking.

Talent is outstanding performance in one or more areas, which places the student in the top 10% of people who have been active in that field. You don’t have to be gifted to develop talents, and being gifted doesn’t necessarily mean that you will become talented.

Developing talents is a complex process in which a range of environmental and personal catalysts interact with investments, activities, and gifts to produce exceptional performance in a particular domain.

As they enter Year 7, boys are selected to join the Newman group based on evidence of their gifts and talents. Gifts are prioritised in this process, but the talent is also considered.

To identify these students, we use assessment data provided by primary schools, the results of the HAST and Allwell tests that students have sat before arriving, any psychometric information provided by parents, work samples, NAPLAN results and any other data we have available.

Triangulating all of this data is a long and complex process, undertaken over several months. The aim is to identify thirty boys who are gifted and/or talented and who we think will benefit from a full-time ability-grouped environment.

It is essential that we respond to students’ needs as they stand at the moment. For that reason, class placement is fluid, with reviews each year, and sometimes more often when necessary.

When we review class placement, four criteria are considered:

• The student’s types and levels of giftedness• The student’s types and levels of talent• The student’s personal investment in the talent

development process• The student’s social, emotional and other educational

needs at that time

The combination of these criteria helps to ensure that the boys selected for the following session are ready for the advanced content they will be offered and that the Program will be a benefit to them.

If you have a question about the Newman Program, or a suggestion for a topic you’d like to know more about, please get in touch. You can email the Acting Newman Coordinator: joanne.thompson@syd.catholic.edu.au or contact your son’s class teacher for issues about a specific class.

Academic AwardsIn 2018, we changed the format of our Semester One Academic Awards ceremony to more appropriately encapsulate what successful learning looks like at Marcellin today. Historically, in schools, we have viewed academic success through the lens of numerical achievement, and have sought to define success through the accumulation of marks or grades on a report card. Traditionally, we have celebrated those students who achieved the highest marks, those that have finished first in a course, and those that achieve the highest ATAR.

And while there is still a place for these metrics as measures of success, there is a growing acknowledgment that success at school encapsulates far more than a mark or rank on a report card. Success means doing your best at school, continuing to grow as a learner and challenging yourself. Success is more about developing skills than simply acquiring knowledge.

At our recent academic assembly, 173 students were acknowledged for their academic growth, consistency, and commitment to improvement throughout the semester. Students were acknowledged across the four criteria below:

• Academic growth and improvement

• Effort and application in class

• Contribution to the learning culture in class

• Consistent achievement across all tasks, not just formal assessments.

Mr Chris FerryDirector of Learning

Jason AtengLucas AthertonDaniel BarkhoJoshua BenicJoseph BennettNikola BrajkovicDavid BurnettEthan CarpenterLuca CoginOscar D'AmbrosioPaul DiabMarcus DuongSebastien Elizondo

Lucas GiannopoulosKaelin GilesAshton GrahamBailey GreyBenjamin HaleyHarry HasellLachlan HumeOwen KosasihJorge KostogiannisRoberto MasseyJoshua McPhersonPhoenix NicolOrlando Pelosi

Elijah PlacerNicholas PsomadelisThomas RyanAlvin SellaroEthan SharpleyJayden TanNathaniel TaylorKaden VentraEvan VukovicKody WagnerAndrew Wong

Harrison BarnesEvan BrillLuca CastelliShea CroninAdree De OcampoAidan DownsMatthew GibsonJacob GrantLuca GrecoAidan GreenwoodDavid HannaNathaniel HendraCormac HickeyRobert HorneJamie Janssen

Mitchell JohnstonJames KaragiannisChristopher LeeJames MaatoukLuca MartinsJulius MitchellStephen MitchellOliver NeilsonAlexander NikolopoulosRupert NorthZavier NovakAleczander PanagopoulosWilliam Paton

Eden PotterWilliam ReidLouis RiceRyan RobbieSeth SalongaMatteo ScardilliPeter ShawJackson StanfieldLehroy StewartBailey TomsDarcy TurbinKailan WilliamsonKurt YeeBilly Zavetsanas

Nicholas AbeniEdward AmbrogioKwame AsanteFox BarancewiczRoark Campos- DonohueJordan CardenasLuc ChristensenZachary De JerseyJack DibbThomas Dizirl-LoveSteven FerreiraBen Gallagher

Zaya GorialMaxwell GourlayDarcy HickeyJayden IbanezAndrew IoannidisNoah JugowCarl La HoodZachary LawsonMichael LowIvan MachamerRowan McMahonBlair McRaeLachlan Miller

Luke ParsonageJoshua RayEthan RobinsonBoston SeinorIsaac TimmsDylan TippingJames TiradoJesse TjandraFrancis TranOliver TurbinDaniel WestEythan Widjaja

YEAR 7

YEAR 8

Liam BoltonLachlan BornorBilly BourisMichael CarterAtticus CorbettWilliam CrossFranco FarinellaThomas FormicaLachlan GawdatLewis Georgallis

Zac JugowDominic JuryJack KavichSean LewisCormac ListonLuke LivolsiLachlan MiltonChristian MitropoulosHamish MorrisonThomas Murphy

Lorcan O'ConnorOwen O'RourkeAntonio RaffoulZachary RoseKaden SharpleyLachlan StanfieldJames TaipariCallum WhiteAldrich XavierPatrick Youssef

YEAR 9

YEAR 11

Joshua AndersonDamon AskieZander BellConor BolandDylan ClarkeLucas DaquelLachlan DoakJoshua EarlyJames Faddoul

Corin FrahillNoah FraserShannon GilesKyle GordonOrlando IliopoulosBenedict KadharmanSamuel KennedyRiley LicariRobert Ly

Frederic MaclimJoshua NorenaJames RobinsonHayden RyanChristian SchmooelAdrienn SmirskiLachlan Soliman-MarronMiller Toetu'uTimana Williams

YEAR 10

2019 Semester One Academic AwardRecipients

2019 Semester One Academic Awards

The Inaugural Mark McDonald 1983 Memorial PrizeThe Inaugural Mark McDonald 1983 Memorial Prize is an award that honors a proud ex-student of MCR who is a shining example of what the Marcellin Graduate is meant to be – someone who seeks excellence and righteousness in all endeavors, is a good citizen, Christian and a loyal friend.

This annual prize will be awarded to a deserving young man in Year Eleven who displays the same characteristics as Mark McDonald – respect for all members of our school community, empathy for the those who may be struggling, a generosity of spirit, a sense of humility, a willingness to participate in all aspects of College life as well as a demonstrated capacity to always do their best.

The inaugural recipient of this prize is Joel DiGiovanni.

2019 Semester One Academic Awards

YEAR 7

YEAR 8

YEAR 9

YEAR 10

YEAR 11

2019 Semester One Academic Awards

COST: $10 PER PERSON

DATE: Friday 6 September 2019

TIME: 6:30pm

LOCATION: Marcellin College Randwick

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The P&F are hosting a Trivia Night on Friday 6 September. The theme is ‘High Seas’ – dress up or decorate your table. Drinks are at bar prices, however you can BYO softdrinks/nibbles. Book a table of 10 if you can – if not we will form tables of parents who have sons in the same year group where possible.

MCRP&F Trivia Night

JASPER JONES ITEMS NEEDED

Old NSW Police Force attire that we could borrow for the "brutal copper scene."

Vintage 60's Clothing

Any old material strips, vintage slips or under garments or flannel or

cotton sheets to go on the hills hoist.

60's hair stylers – We need hair professionals for 60's style hair.

A vintage cigarette case, a hip flask, leather satchel or backback.

Parents in Touch

We would like to invite all Parents/Caregivers to an information evening on kids experiencing excessive Internet use or ‘Internet Addiction’.

The aim of this evening is to provide parents with information on what they should be concerned about as well as some of the common warning signs and symptoms that your son’s internet use may be impending their wellbeing. The evening will also deliver some practical strategies to help parents and carers manage their son’s use of technology.

The presenter, Brad Marshall is the Principal Psychologist at Northshore Kidspace. He has worked with children, adolescents and families since 2006 and specialises in the treatment of young people experiencing excessive internet use and other related disorders.

IS FORTNITE AND OTHER GAMES A PROBLEM IN YOUR HOME?

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT HOW MUCH TIME YOUR SON SPENDS USING SOCIAL MEDIA?

DON’T MISS OUR FREE INFORMATION EVENING

MCR

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THE INTERNET: A SLOW ROAD TO DISCONNECTED CHILDREN

Writer'sCorner

THE SOCIAL, HISTORICAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF MORENO

The island of Moreno was first discovered in the year 1839 when an Argentinian fishing boat reported the sighting of a large island which had been previously unknown to the coastal authorities of Argentina. Located nearly three hundred kilometres off the East Coast of South America, it was then believed that the island was inhabited by an indigenous population which guarded its shores vigilantly. The news of the discovery of an unknown territory quickly spread across the industrialised world, sparking debate among world leaders regarding how the issue would be dealt with.

Soon after in 1847, after multiple attempts by foreign governments to make contact with the natives of this unknown territory, a small group of Argentinian soldiers ventured onto the island on a small rustic steamboat with nothing but food, water, and a Norse radio. As of landing on the island, the group of 23 mysteriously disappeared. It was believed that they had been taken hostage or murdered by the natives of the island, causing international debate which ultimately resulted in the decision to invade the island by force. This polarizing decision was set to be put to action on November 29, 1848, only to be halted days before due to an unforeseen turn of events in the lead up to the raid. After eight months, the group of vanished soldiers returned to the shores of the Argentinian Coast. With them: two native Morenians and an important message:

We mean peace. We want peace. If you come to us, we will welcome you. If you attack, we will defend. But we will accept you. We want to learn. We want to learn to co-exist and about other cultures. Because the only way we can truly be happy is through expanding our knowledge of ourselves and others.

This simple message, delivered verbally by elderly Morenian woman Eliza Castillo (now a celebrated pioneer, known as Mother of Moreno’) and issued by the Argentinian government to its citizens and the governments of the world, set down

the constitutional framework of Moreno as it was granted independence in 1853.

Since its Federation, Moreno has been the pinnacle of an 'ideal society' in the modern world. The Morenian economy is highly agriculturally oriented, as this is seen as the most important aspect of their sustainability. It cannot be questioned that the social and philosophical ideologies of Moreno are ingrained into nearly every aspect of their economic, political and hierarchical structures. The Moreno Manifesto was first ratified upon the country’s independence, and provides the laws and constitutional framework set upon to the Morenian population, and the social ideologies upheld by them as a society. These implications are summarised in the following paragraphs.

The ideology of being 'truly happy’ as a modern day Morenian is highly philosophical. After the industrialized world first came into contact with natives from the island, it was clear that it had been operating efficiently long before it was discovered. When Castillo first delivered her message from the island to the world, the swift approach to integrating Moreno into the modern world was previously unseen in human history. Due to the welcoming nature of the locals, the island accepted around 600,000 people in the lead up to its federation, and a further 500,000 immigrants over 5 years after 1853. The initial 600,000 people included a mixture of people, predominantly of whom were immigrants. However, a small portion of the group were sent over as “Establishments.” Establishments were a group of people who were sent to the island to help construct its economy and establish a government. The Establishment agenda was soon embedded with the Morenian social construct, that which lends much of its doctrine from the life and ideologies of Socrates.

Josh Ray, Year 11 English

From the Sports Coordinator

MCC SPORTThe MCC Winter Grand Finals were held in Week Two with the senior matches played at the iconic Belmore Oval and the juniors playing locally at Coogee Oval. It was a mixed day for the College with all three junior teams coming away victorious in dominant performances while our A and B Grade teams both tasted defeat in tight encounters, the A Grade game going into Extra Time. The consistent performances across all our Rugby League teams meant we retained the Aggregate Trophy while also regaining

the Brother Raymor Trophy (U/13-U/15) for the first time in five years. The depth shown across all our teams paints a positive picture as we look ahead to the 2020 Winter season.

Congratulations to all players and their coaches on their effort and work this season, we will have an opportunity to acknowledge our Winter success at our Sports Assembly on Friday 13 September (Week 8).

Grand Final videos can be purchased online at: www.spotonvideo.com.au

The College Athletics squad has begun training in the lead up to the carnival at the Sydney Olympic Park Warm-Up Track in Week 6. Training will continue next Tuesday afternoon (ES Marks) and Thursday (Heffron Park).

Trials for the College Opens and U15’s Volleyball teams will begin when we return from Activities Week. Trials for MCC Summer teams (Touch Football, Cricket, Basketball, Tennis)

is scheduled to begin later in Term Three. All information regarding trials will be passed on via Compass.

Mr James O’Shea Sports Coordinator

GRAND FINAL RESULTS:RUGBY LEAGUE

13B 13A 14 15 B Grade A GradeResult Opp Won 34-12

RydeWon 28-10

RydeWon 32-18Lewisham

22-10 Loss Lewisham

Lost 14-8Ryde

Lost 12-8 Ryde

MOTM Joey Touma TremaynePerenara Mateus Heslin Will Riley Kel Nurmi Thomas Giles

MCC Grand Final

MCC Grand Final

U14 RUGBY LEAGUE TEAM

U13B RUGBY LEAGUE TEAMU13A RUGBY LEAGUE TEAM

YEAR 7 GYM, INTERNAL SPORT

YEAR 8 TOUCH FOOTBALL, HEFFRON PARK

Careers & VET

UNIANU Open Day 31 August, 9am to 4pm

The ANU Admissions, Scholarships & Accommodation. Information on what it is like to study at ANU.

University open days are the best way to sample the educational, cultural and social experience at university and ANU Open Day is no exception. Here’s a taste of what you’ll experience at ANU Open Day: www.anu.edu.au/study/events/open-day-2019and video on: www.anu.edu.au/study/events/open-day-2019/see-yourself-at-anu-open-day

Undergraduate Physics Scholarships at Australian National UniversityScholarships and grants are provided to assist students with the cost of their studies. Scholarships vary in value and may be offered to cover some or all of the costs associated with tuition, accommodation, materials, cost of living and other expenses physics.anu.edu.au/study/scholarships/

MedView Medical School Admissions SeminarA wide range of dates and locations.

Are you considering studying medicine in Australia? We’re inviting you to come along to our free information session. We’ll provide you with the insights, tips and tricks into everything there is to know about applying for and attending medical school in Australia. Delivered by current medical students, the presentation will include:

1. Why choosing a career in medicine might be right for you2. How to get into and information on applying to

direct-entry Australian medical schools: www.eventbrite.com/o/medview-11179498502

Bachelor of Music Early OfferThe early offer pathway into the Bachelor of Music is now open! To be eligible for this students need to book in an audition through the Western Sydney University online booking system. For more information please visit: www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/study/how-to-apply/music-applicants.html?cid=em:2019musicauditions-group2.

University of Tasmania Open Day1 September, Rozelle

The University of Tasmania is holding a Sydney Open Day. Highly regarded, fast tracked nursing and paramedic courses, this is an ideal opportunity for students to see what our campus and courses have to offer. Register now from here: www.utas.edu.au/open-day. You can email: alexander.hoysted@utas.edu.au should you have any questions.

TAFETAFE NSW Open Day Is OnYour students can join us at one of our Open Days on Saturday, 14 September from 9am to 1pm. We can help them kickstart their career, become an aspiring apprentice, or gain exciting new skills for the job they want. There will be talks, demos, food, entertainment and more. Your students can pre-register and jump the queue when checking in on the day: events.tafensw.edu.au/open-day.

MIGAS Pre-Apprenticeship Training ProgramMIGAS specialises in skilled and traditional trade apprenticeships and traineeships. That means weare always looking for people interested in pursuing a career in trade related industries such as:• Air-conditioning and refrigeration• Automotive• Building and construction• Electrical• Energy• Engineering• Manufacturing• Mining• Telecommunications• Warehousing, transport and logistics

To enquire about this role or other currently advertised positions, please phone our recruitment on: 1300 464 427.www.migas.com.au/apprenticeships/

Mr Nicolas LeeCareers and VET Coordinator