EDITION 14, 24 AUGUST 2018 Newsletter

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL

“Find happiness in making others happy” – Saint Mary MacKillop 1899

I find great joy in observing the many wonderful things that happen each day at Caritas College. Yesterday I visited our brand new

Reception students, who were deeply engaged in their learning with the support of the Year 10’s. It was heartening to see all the

smiles and hear the laughter. I also observed a Year 8 class who were creating something special for someone they had never met.

In their own small way, they were trying to make a difference in someone else’s life. These wonderful things that happen at school

each day occur through the innocence of play and exploration. ‘Play’ is what children do. It is innate for them to engage in play. It

happens in the classroom through structured teaching and learning; and it also happens in the yard at recess and lunch when the

students have free play. It’s incredible and a great privilege to watch. When students are in their element, it will generally bring

them joy and happiness. This is important because joy fosters connection with others. We see this when a football team wins and

the supporters on the sidelines celebrate with zest and high five each other. They come together in joy and celebration; whether

they know one another or not. As a R – 12 school community we endeavour to build strong and meaningful connections with each

other by fostering a safe and happy climate at Caritas College. As we strive to achieve this, I implore all members of our school

community to “find happiness in making others happy”.

Teaching & Learning

Thanks to all the families who attended information sessions in recent weeks for Year 9, 10 and 11 students. Information was

shared relating to subject selection and course counselling for students in these year levels. It is an important time for the students

and their families as they consider post-school pathways. We are very privilege to journey with families throughout this time. At

Caritas College, we are proud of our 100% SACE completion success rate and we will continue to support all students and their

families to work towards this desirable goal. It can be an exciting (and sometimes a nervous) process to consider the road ahead.

Nonetheless, if we don’t know where we might want to go, we probably won’t get there. Thanks to Mary Manning, Norah Grover

and Therese Noll for facilitating this process with students and families to assist them on their journey.

Book Week

The school has been abuzz this week with the excitement of Book Week. The theme for this year is ‘Find Your Treasure’ and

students have embraced it with enthusiasm. We have had book swaps, dress up parades, assemblies and lots of classroom

activities. Thanks to all the parents/caregivers who I am sure spent lots of time preparing costumes and outfits to celebrate the

occasion. I spoke to the R – 6 students at their assembly and reminded them about what Book Week offers to us. It is an

opportunity to reinforce the importance of reading. Books provide us with knowledge. We can lose ourselves in them. We can find

‘treasures’ we weren’t even looking for and go on incredible adventures. As Dr Seuss said, “The more that you read, the more

things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”

Damian Smith, Principal

STUDENT WELL BEING & LEARNING

Taikurri Koma Butto (In Company Together)

Annual Community Celebration Dinner

Isabella McKenzie, Bailey McKenzie, Emma Young,

Isabella Young attended the CESA Dinner for

Indigenous Students on Friday at the Donato Reception

Centre in Adelaide.

The AUGUST Edition of the Southern Cross is now available.

Year 5 Camp Last week the Year 5 students participated in an overnight school camp at Pichi Richi Park. The aim of the camp was for students to develop positive relationships with one another through participating in planned activities and recreational opportunities. The students had a great time doing the Jacob’s Gully hike, shelter building, ridgetop hike and orienteering. They worked together in various activities, demonstrating teamwork and perseverance, while encouraging and supporting each other. They also enjoyed having the opportunity to sit around a campfire and have some free time in the great outdoors.

Splash Theatre

On Friday 17 August Splash Theatre Company performed their Book Show to the Reception to Year 6 students.

I liked the princess story because I laughed when she kissed the prince and he turned into a frog. By Hazel- Year 1

My favourite character was the giant when he yelled Fe Fi Fo Fum and he wore a viking hat. By Xavier- Year 2

EDITION 10, 15 JUNE 2017

STUDENT WELL BEING & LEARNING

Bridge Building Competition

The Aurecon Bridge Building competition was held at the Radford Auditorium at the Art Gallery of South Australia on

Thursday, 26th July. Mitchell Springbett, Daniel Hutcheon and Jeremiah Bethell worked hard within a small group to

design and build a bridge in accordance to material and dimension restraints. Official testing took place and it was a

great opportunity for them to showcase their work and view other designs, to collaborate with peers from schools

around the state and talk to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) professionals.

Year 9 Mathematics Year 9 Mathematics students have been learning about the Cartesian plane which is defined by two perpendicular number lines: the x-axis, which is horizontal, and the y-axis, which is vertical. Student have explored the axes of a two-dimensional Cartesian system which divide the plane into four infinite regions, called quadrants, each bounded by two half-axes. Students are now formulating and plotting their own linear equations onto the Cartesian plane. The photos show students creating their own human Cartesian plan.

National Science Week

I saw the most disgusting things I ever saw. When

we looked through the microscope we saw these

little wiggly things. I learnt there is a germ called

mould fungi! Sophie

In the science lab we looked at bacteria through

microscopes. We looked at the good, the bad and

the ugly bacteria. I know now that yeast, mould and

fungi are types of bacteria. Savanna

We went to the science lab and looked at different

bacteria through the microscope. I recognised the

ugliest type of germ was fungi. Fungi is a type of

bacteria that looks very hairy. There was also very

yucky and very mouldy bread. Logan

We went to the science lab to look at bacteria.

Bacteria can be good, bad or both. Some bacteria

can cause disease and sickness. Some bacteria is

good and fights off other bacteria. We made our

own bacteria in the apple experiment. Maddie

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6 day cycle

Monday 27 August Day 3 Monday 3 September Day 2 Tuesday 28 August Day 4 Tuesday 4 September Day 3 Wednesday 29 August Day 5 Wednesday 5 September Day 4 Thursday 30 August Day 6 Thursday 6 September Day 5 Friday 31 August Day 1 Friday 7 September Day 0 student free

Coming Events Year 12 Seminar Day—Seven Hill Friday, 24 August 2018 Northern District Athletics Carnival Friday, 24 August 2018 Stirling North Primary School School Photos Monday, 27 August & Tuesday, 28 August 2018 Remember to wear full winter uniform Year 10&11 Subject Counselling Sessions Tuesday, 28 August and Thursday, 30 August 2018 Year 9 Careers Excursion Wednesday, 5-6 September 2018 Student Free Day—Staff Retreat Friday, 7 September 2018

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SRC Can Drive

Congratulations and well done to all

students, parents and staff for your amazing

efforts during the SRC can drive. The school

community were able to donate a whopping 617 cans of

food to St Vinnies on Friday, far exceeding all expectations. A

special mention goes to Year 7 Blue for their incredible

contribution of 103 cans. Thank you so much for all your

outstanding contributions, your generosity and kindness will

help to feed many families in need. A huge thank you to the

7-12 SRC for their support and organisation of the event.

Well done everyone!!!

To Staff, Students, and Families.

On behalf of Vinnies Family Centre I wish to thank everyone who organised

and donated to the Caritas can drive.

Our pantry shelves are full to over flowing and your generosity will help us to

provide food to those in need in our community.

Part of Vinnies mission is to provide help in the form of food,

clothing and household goods and your generosity will certainly

help us to fill food hampers.

Once again thank you your thoughtfulness is truly appreciated.

Ed Schuster, Vinnies