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Ocean Drive
Phone: 65832632
Fax: 65843371
“Strive for Excellence” Email: [email protected]
www.pmaclism.catholic.edu.au
Friday, 13th
November, 2015
WHAT’S ON IN WEEK 7 TERM 4
Sunday, 15th November - 33
rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
- CCC Boys‟ Water Polo selections - Ryde
Monday, 16th November (Day 6) - Year 7 to 10 assessment period all week
- 3 Day exam block – Years 7 to 10
- CCC Girls‟ Water Polo selections - Ryde
Tuesday, 17th November (Day 7) - Fr Rob Galea visit – Years 7 to 11
Wednesday, 18th November (Day 8) - Festa Christi – selected Year 8 students at Coffs Harbour
- “Matilda the Musical” excursion to Sydney
Thursday, 19th November (Day 9) - Festa Christi – selected Year 8 students at Coffs Harbour
Friday, 20th November (Day 10) - Noumea French Tour until 27
th November
- Year 10 Chris Doyle – Senior MPC
- 2016 Year 7 Orientation Day
Saturday, 21st November - SAPSS Jazz Band and Drumline playing at Darling Harbour
Saturday, 21st & Sunday, 22
nd November - PSG Swimming
COMING UP IN WEEK 8 TERM 4
Sunday, 22nd
November - Christ the King
- Youth and Family Mass – St Agnes Parish Church 5.00p.m.
- PSG Swimming
Monday, 23rd
November (Day 1) - Year 7 to 10 assessment period all week
- Noumea French Tour until 27th November
- HSC Legal Studies excursion to Sydney
Tuesday, 24th November (Day 2) - HSC Legal Studies excursion to Sydney
Wednesday, 25th November (Day 3) - Co-curricular Music and Showcase Awards
- Year 10 AMOW and PAT catch ups
Thursday, 26th November (Day 4) - Diocesan Secondary Golf Individual Championships – Grafton
Friday, 27th November (Day 5) - Year 9 French Day
ASSESSMENT TASKS DUE IN WEEK 7
Year 11 Thursday Engineering Studies Hand In assessment
Year 10 Tuesday Geography Field work in class during Week 7
Year 10 Thursday Industrial Technology – Metal Hand In assessment
Year 9 Tuesday PDHPE In class ongoing during Week 7
Year 8 Tuesday PDHPE In class ongoing during Week 7
Year 8 Tuesday Visual Arts Hand In ongoing
Year 8 Wednesday Music In class ongoing during Week 7
Year 8 Wednesday Technical Skills In class assessment
Year 8 Friday Drama In class assessment
Year 7 Thursday Music In class assessment (periods 3, 4 and 5)
HOMEWORK CLUB – Week 7
Junior Library: Monday and Thursday 3.20p.m.-4.00p.m.
Senior Library: Tuesday and Wednesday 3.15p.m.-5.00p.m.
MATHS TUTORIAL – Week 7
Room 2 – Junior site
Tuesday and Thursday
7.45a.m.-8.25a.m.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
PARENT PARTNERSHIP
On Monday evening we shared some time with Year 7 2016 students and parents. It was
great to see all their beautiful faces and happy smiles as they shared their excitement for the
journey ahead into high school.
The night started with some time to socialise and have a light supper and the atmosphere in
the room was very warm and friendly.
I look forward to continuing this partnership with our new families in 2016. The family is a very important part of a
student‟s life and research shows that children whose families are engaged with the community of the school are far
more likely to succeed.
POPE FRANCIS: LEARNING TO FORGIVE
Pope Francis believes “the family is a big training ground, dedicated to teaching
devotion and forgiveness”. He often reiterates the core meaning of the Lord‟s
Prayer, “Our Father”: “forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who
trespass against us”. The Holy Father emphasises that if we do not devote
ourselves to our families or forgive those around us “love will not endure”. The
Pope implored families to never end the day on a bad note, but to “ask
forgiveness”. “If we learn to ask forgiveness straight away and to forgive one
another immediately, wounds will heal, marriages will be strengthened, families
will grow stronger”.
“If we learn to live like this as families, we can also be like this, wherever we are”. Pope Francis emphasised that
forgiveness does not only save families from divisions, but makes them “better equipped to help society to be less
evil, less cruel”.
The Pope directly addressed Christian families recently, saying that they could do a lot for today‟s society, and also
for the Church. “During this year of the Jubilee of Mercy, I hope that families discover the gift of forgiveness”.
INTECH 2016
We received more great news this week as we have two students nominated for
inclusion in InTech 2016, which is the annual exhibition of outstanding Major
Design Projects developed by 2015 HSC Industrial Technology Timber
students. This is most certainly an honour and a great reward for many hours of
their hard work, and also the generous time given by our teachers Geoff Thick
and Matt Currie.
Congratulations to Joseph Gaynor and Joshua Lawrence.
Joseph Gaynor Joshua Lawrence
SCHOOL FEE REMINDER
I appreciate the wonderful support we receive from parents and a considerable number
of grandparents who make the payment of school fees a high priority. I also appreciate
the commitment many have made by so readily embracing the preferred „direct debit‟
method of paying fees. This method gives us a cash flow throughout the year and
enables us to meet our own financial commitments on an on-going basis.
If you have outstanding fees I would urge you to finalise the account as soon as
possible. This will assist us greatly to meet our own commitments and provide the resources required to maintain a
high standard of teaching and learning. Anyone experiencing financial difficulties and who may be unable to meet
the standard fee, should not hesitate to contact our school Fees Manager, Trudi Hosking (65887444), so that
alternative arrangements can be made.
SUBJECT FEES
I would also appreciate parents paying all students‟ subject and excursion fees. All these fees are
paid directly to the venues or cover transport costs incurred to run these extra activities. If you are
in need of assistance please call me as soon as possible.
“May the Spirit of the Lord be with you” Anne O’Brien Principal
YEAR 7-10 MAJOR AWARD CEREMONY
A special occasion for our junior students is the Year 7-10 Major Award Ceremony which will be held on
Wednesday, 16th
December at the MacKillop College MPC (Junior campus). This is an opportunity to
acknowledge students who have excelled in many areas, academic, cultural and sporting. These students
receive a trophy as a symbol of their involvement and achievement in a particular area.
It has become a tradition that these awards are sponsored by families or businesses in our College
community. If you are interested in sponsoring an award we would love to hear from you. Your support is
invaluable and greatly appreciated. The cost of the sponsorship is $50 per award.
If you are in a position to assist, please contact the College office 65832632.
Thank you in anticipation
Anne O‟Brien
Principal
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - PASTORAL CARE AND STAFF SUPPORT
David Jenkins
Assistant Principal – Pastoral Care and Staff Support
OFFICE NEWS
SUBJECT AND EXCURSION STATEMENTS – YEARS 7-10 Thank you to those families who have met this commitment. Term 4 fees are now overdue.
Reminder statements were mailed this week. Payments via Bpay are encouraged on a regular
basis (weekly/fortnightly) for those who are not making payment in full. These amounts may
need to be increased over the coming weeks to ensure a nil balance is on the account by the
beginning of December.
Queries regarding these accounts should be directed to the main College office (Ocean Drive).
CANTEEN HELPERS NEEDED FOR 2016 –
Please contact the main office on 65832632 if you are able to assist.
YEAR 11 NEWS
Congratulations to Lauren Darcy who attended the NSW Schools Constitutional Convention at
Parliament House in Sydney on Monday where she was involved in workshops aimed at developing
understanding of the constitution and giving young people a voice in politics. At the end of the day,
Lauren was selected as one of thirty students to attend the 3-day National Constitutional Convention
in Canberra in March 2016. This is a wonderful achievement for Lauren who is passionate about
community involvement.
I would like to commend Year 11 students on their attendance and respectful behaviour at the Rrisk
Seminar at Panthers last Friday. They were very attentive throughout the presentations and would
have learned many strategies to help them deal with the issues of alcohol and drugs and being young
probationary drivers. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to focus on safety, helping one
another and making the right choices in difficult situations.
Reports have been distributed to students and I urge parents to discuss these with their children and look at ways to
make the next 12 months, the final year of their schooling, a great year focused on doing the best they can.
Jenni Searson
Year 11 Leader of Pastoral Care
YEAR 10 NEWS
IMPORTANT DATES
17th November – Father Galea
20th November – Chris Doyle, Retreat Day.
15th December – Liturgy, North Brother Mountain walk and aqua scramble
afternoon.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Isaac Trow who made the representative Don Bradman team. This team is a
combination of boys from the Mid North Coast, North Coast and Far North Coast.
Congratulations Isaac.
YEAR 10 REFLECTION DAY
On Friday, 20th November Year 10 will be participating in a Reflection Day to be held in the
Multi-Purpose Centre at the senior campus.
The event will be conducted by the talented Mr Chris Doyle from Karitas Ministries. The focus
of the day is to nurture community atmosphere, develop a sense of belonging and experience fun
and enjoyment.
Students are to come to school as per normal, wear their sports uniform and bring their
pencil case.
Morning tea will be provided on the day. Students are asked to bring their lunch and a
water bottle as there will be no canteen facilities available. Any student who has special
dietary requirements please see Mr Littler so an alternate morning tea can be ordered.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Sarah Gainsford, Isabelle Poole, Sereana Zwaan, Ellie Brennan
and Brad Ellison who have received a Pastoral Coordinator‟s Award. Great effort!!
Glen Littler Year 10 Leader of Pastoral Care [email protected]
YEAR 9 NEWS
SRC NOMINATIONS FOR 2016
Students were recently informed of this year‟s nomination process for the 2016 SRC. It is
an honour to be part of student leadership at school and it is hoped that a number of students
self nominate. Nominations are to be submitted by 3.00p.m. on Monday, 16th November to
the Pastoral Co-ordinator‟s office.
Please read the SRC handout distributed this week. I have encouraged all students to discuss
this with their family.
PASTORAL COORDINATOR AWARDS
The following students were recently awarded a Pastoral Coordinator‟s award.
Congratulations Lucy Hills (2), Riley Skinner, Samantha Skellern, Katey Schoeman,
Luka Sagolj, Chiara Ruhl, Dana Golding, Angel Farrell, Bailey Duncan, Simone
Ducker, Rachel Burris, Tommy Brennan, Mollie White, Charley Young, Kate
Binstadt and Cameron Higham
Warren Lorger
Year 9 Leader of Pastoral Care
YEAR 7 NEWS
Congratulations to these students who have earned a Principal‟s Award:
Ainsley Baker, Zoe Brennan, Laura Dean, Zachary Duckworth, Samuel
Edmonds, Christopher Hamilton, Liam Irwin, Grace Kuhnell, Gemma Mooney,
Grace Pfab, Francesca Plentinger, Hannah Poppleton, Miah Redfern, Ethan
Swan, Baya Tamghart, Ruby Taylor, Lleyton Wall and Lucy Waser.
The Pastoral Co-ordinator Awards were issued at our year assembly and recipients this week were:
Brooke Higham, Miah Redfern and Ruby Taylor.
Year 7 were prepared and co-operative during examinations this week and should
continue to set themselves up for success each day in their approach to learning.
Nicole O’Connell
Year 7 Leader of Pastoral Care
RELIGIOUS NEWS
CHRISTMAS HAMPERS
Last week at assembly we launched our annual St Agnes‟ Parish Christmas Hamper appeal. During the coming
weeks, PCs and staff will be doing their best to embody the true spirit of Christmas, by putting together hampers
for those families in our community who are in need of assistance. The hampers provide much appreciated practical
items of food and gifts, but more importantly, they also bring light and joy to families for whom Christmas may be
a difficult time, either financially or otherwise. PCs work together in pairs to organise the hampers. Please take
some time to speak with your children about the importance of contributing to this appeal. In our assembly prayer,
we reflected on how easy it is to become caught up in the stress and extravagance of Christmas, and that we need to
make sure we are remembering what Christmas is all about; remembering the birth of Jesus Christ the Saviour, who
calls us to be people of justice and hope for all. Contributing to the hamper appeal is one practical way we can all
do this.
FESTA CHRISTI
Next week 12 Year 8 students will head off to Coffs Harbour to take part in „Festa
Christi‟ which is a two day retreat for students in the southern part of the diocese.
They will take part in lots of fun activities and reflective opportunities, looking in
particular at what it means to be a person of faith. Senior students from around the
diocese will help to lead them through these activities. We wish them all the best
and look forward to hearing about their time when they return, inspired and
energised.
FATHER GALEA VISIT
We are very excited that internationally acclaimed Catholic Priest, singer and
songwriter, Fr Rob Galea, will be appearing at MacKillop College on Tuesday,
17th November at 9.30a.m. Fr Rob will perform music and speak to students on
the theme „One.Strength: Unleash Your Potential.”
Apart from a series of recordings and CD releases, Fr Rob has also written a
number of songs for various campaigns and international conferences. He
recently appeared on Channel 7‟s popular reality TV show, The X Factor, where
he received four “yeses” from the judges. He has also featured in national
newspapers, magazines and television programs around Australia
including Channel 10's, The Project.
In addition to Fr Rob‟s presentation at MacKillop College, he will be presenting at St Joseph‟s Regional College
on Monday, 16th November from 11.15a.m., and St Paul‟s College Kempsey on Tuesday, 17
th November from
1.45p.m. He will also be leading a music workshop for youth and young adults involved in providing music at the
St Agnes‟ Parish Youth Mass, and attending a dinner with youth ministry leaders from across the parish.
We are very much looking forward to his visit and being inspired by his passion and talent.
Joan Lancaster
Leader of School Evangelisation
STUDENT REPRSENTATIVE COUNCIL NEWS
REMEMBRANCE DAY 11/11
On Wednesday 11th November four senior Modern History students, accompanied by Miss Jess Arthur, attended
the Remembrance Day Ceremony at the War Memorial on the Town Green. This was a special event to remember
those soldiers who have fought and died in war. Myra and Thomas were honoured to lay the wreath for MacKillop
College on the day. All students were wonderful representatives for our school community.
Jordan Best, Myra Stoertzer, Thomas Rogers and Jayme Zimmermann Students and staff from St Agnes’ Parish schools
Jess Arthur
Leader of Student Representative Council
PDHPE – HEALTH PROMOTION
Can you cartwheel?
Then cartwheel for cancer. All you need to do is:
1. Register online using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cartwheelforcancer-tickets-19138868872
2. Turn up to Town Beach, Port Macquarie by 5.15p.m. Friday, 20th
November and take part in the
world‟s biggest #cartwheelforcancer.
The current record is 690 and organiser Jane Hillson hopes to better this and raise money for cancer. The
Stunned Mullet and another community minded business person have pledged they will donate $5 for
every person who turns up!
If you would like more information see Mrs Rich or Mrs Watson, otherwise, just turn up wearing school
sports uniform so that we can cartwheel together.
Jenny Watson
Leader of PDHPE
SPORT NEWS
TERM 4 SPORT
Year 7
Year 7 students will participate in a Surf Awareness program with Wayne Hudson and our PDHPE teachers
commencing Week 7 until the end of Term.
Please ensure your child is organised and brings their towel, hat, rash shirt and swimmers for these lessons.
Year 8
No sport Week 7.
Year 9 & 10 elective sport
Year 9 no sport period 4; period 5 catch up PC touch football.
Year 10 sport as per usual.
PC TOUCH FOOTBALL
The lunchtime PC touch football competition is starting to heat up with fantastic attendance so far across Year 7-
10. This competition is about building House spirit amongst your PC and also building some healthy rivalry
amongst each year group.
As of last Friday the ladder so far is:
Year 7
Flinders 1 3
Flinders 2 7
Innes 1 3
Innes 2 7
Macquarie 1 9
Macquarie 2 5
Oxley 1 7
Oxley 2 7
Year 8
Flinders 1 4
Flinders 2 2
Innes 1 6
Innes 2 4
Macquarie 1 4
Macquarie 2 6
Oxley 1 2
Oxley 2 4
WEEK DATE DAY TIMETABLE
DAY
CLASSES TIME SPORT
Week 7
16.11.15
Monday
Day 1
7.1 TJ & 7.2 RS Science Exam
Surf
Awareness
7.6 WL & 7.7 RA 11.10-12.50 Hudo
7.3 AH & 7.5 CC 1.35-3.15 Hudo
19.11.15 Thursday Day 4 7.4 EDE 9.10-10.50 Hudo
Year 9
Year 10
Flinders 1 4
Flinders 2 8
Innes 1 8
Innes 2 10
Macquarie 1 9
Macquarie 2 10
Oxley 1 10
Oxley 2 4
REPRESENTATIVE SPORT
OPEN GIRLS WATER POLO
The open girls‟ water polo team were a pleasure to coach. A talented group of young girls who worked extremely
well together and came up with excellent results. The team was lead with the quiet determination from our two
Year 11 girls Lucie Williams and Sarah Lotter.
Taylah Maxwell continually saved the day in goals and was supported well in defence by Ruby Dickson and
Jasmine Lawrence. Isabelle Poole, Amelia Humphreys and Hannah Post provided strength and versatility in
the middle whilst the speed of Kayla Murray and Jade Horton combined to produce some great goals. It was an
exciting day for the girls and they faced some physically tough competition.
As always the MacKillop girls fought hard and displayed outstanding sportsmanship to come away from the
competition with a win, two draws and a loss.
Best and fairest was awarded to Jade Horton.
Andrea Huxley
Coach
Flinders 1 2
Flinders 2 4
Innes 1 6
Innes 2 4
Macquarie 1 2
Macquarie 2 6
Oxley 1 6
Oxley 2 2
OPEN BOYS WATER POLO
Nine players in the senior water polo team competed in the Diocesan water polo carnival at Alstonville. The team
were competitive all day against some strong opposition.
The boys won their first game against Kempsey 6-2 and their second against Xavier Catholic College 4-2. The
team met their match against Trinity in game 3, going down in the final seconds 4-3. The team won their fourth
game convincingly beating Mt St Pat‟s 6-1. The final game proved to be the most challenging where the team were
defeated 5-1 by a well drilled Woodlawn team.
The team was well lead by Declan Harding whose experience in this
sport proved invaluable on the day. Lachlan Kirkland, Mitchell
Everingham, Jordan Lickley and Noah Cornale provided speed and
strength upfront, creating opportunity for goals to be scored. Charles
Finnerty was outstanding in goals and well supported by Isaac
Lawrence, Josh Morley and Darcy Gray.
Best and fairest Declan Harding.
Matt Currie
Coach
15 YEAR BOYS WATER POLO
The 15 Boys‟ water polo team enjoyed a good day out at the recent Diocesan water polo championships. The team
were defending the title that they won last year. This year's team was a young team with seven players who are
eligible to play again next year and just one player (Max Milligan) from last year's winning team.
The team improved throughout the day and after starting with losses against Woodlawn (0-5) and Mt St Pat‟s (1-2),
the team enjoyed wins against St Joseph's Banora (2-0), St Paul's Kempsey (2-1) and a draw against eventual
finalists Xavier Ballina (1-1).
Congratulations to all players on representing MacKillop College in water
polo and we look forward to a big year next year. The team consisted of
Scott Heslop, Luka Sagolj, Tommy Brennan, Isaac Post, Max Milligan,
Kristofer Sagolj, Dillon Walsh-Hall, Lleyton Wall, Patrick Mullens and
Tom Osborne.
Congratulations to Isaac Post and Max Milligan who were joint best and
fairest.
Ryan Adams
Coach
15 YEAR GIRLS WATER POLO
Congratulations to all the girls who played in the under 15s team. All girls gave 100% every game and for half of
the team this was their first ever water polo tournament. The girls had a successful day beating Banora Point 4-1,
nil-all draw with Woodlawn, 3-0 win over Casino, 1-0 win over Ballina, 2-0 over Kempsey and 2-0 win over St
Pat‟s Murwillumbah.
These fantastic round game results lead to a final showdown against Woodlawn. All of the girls played fantastically
in the final, however, Woodlawn were eventual winners 1-0. Congratulations
to all the girls on becoming Diocesan runners up.
The team consisted of Naomi Langley, Teah Christiansen, Miren Davies,
Julia Williams, Ebony Harding, Amy Mutton, Jacqui Palmer, Georgia
Caire, Caitlin Murtagh and Alannah Grose.
Best and fairest is awarded to Ebony Harding; a special mention to Ebony
for her outstanding leadership and water polo expertise displayed in every
game.
Tahnee Johnston
Coach
Congratulations to Josh Dowrick who recently received the call up to represent the Australian 17 Year
Schoolboys’ Hockey team. Josh previously represented NSW at the School Sport Australia Hockey
Championships in Perth where the NSW team made the final against Queensland going down in a tight encounter.
Josh has been training tirelessly and honing his skills throughout the past three years with the goal of being selected
in the Australian School Boys Hockey team. It is just reward for Josh to be representing his country. His local
hockey club – Tacking Point are extremely proud of Josh as is the MacKillop College community. Josh is the only
student at MacKillop College to have been selected in an Australian Schoolboys‟ Hockey team.
We look forward to continually supporting Josh in this journey as he prepares to tour South Africa in 2016.
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UPCOMING DATES
26th
November Diocesan Golf at Maclean
2nd
December MacKillop College Junior Sports Awards Presentation (Junior MPC)
11th
December MacKillop College BIG DAY OUT
If you have any questions regarding sport at MacKillop College please do not hesitate to contact me either by email
or phone at the College.
Erin Denham
Leader of Sport
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
MACKILLOP BAND DAY
On Thursday, 5th November MacKillop College hosted the inaugural MacKillop College Band Day. Year 6
students from our feeder schools who will be attending MacKillop College in 2016, together with students from
MacKillop College currently participating in the instrumental program worked together throughout the day on
repertoire, culminating in a performance for parents later that night. The purpose of this day was to provide an
opportunity for Year 6 students to gain an understanding of the scope of the co-curricular music program and to
work with students involved in the program from Years 7 to 11 to further develop their musical skill and
confidence.
The Band Day was directed by Mr Rob Denham and Mr Frank Rugers (Bluegum Music). Assistance was provided
on the day by Mrs Sam Adams and Temujin Nichols. All students involved in the Band Day gained much from the
day and the sound of the large 50 student strong concert band was particularly exciting; looking forward to 2016.
Combined Schools Concert band (Trumpet Section) Combined School Concert Band (Flute Section)
Combined Schools Concert Band (Woodwind Section)
YEAR 12 GRADUATION DINNER PERFORMANCE The MacKillop College Senior Stage Band, Big Band and the “Groove Merchants” have been invited
to perform at the Year 12 Graduation Dinner to be held at Panthers Auditorium on Saturday, 14th
November. The students will be providing pre-dinner entertainment from 5.00p.m. until 6.30p.m.
The “Groove Merchants” and Big Band will rehearse on Friday, 13th November during periods 3 and 4 in the Junior
Theatre followed by the Senior Stage Band at lunch.
During the event on Saturday the “Groove Merchants” will perform first from 5.15p.m. to 5.30p.m., followed by
the Senior Stage Band 5.30p.m. – 6.00p.m. and the Big Band 6.00p.m. – 6.30p.m.
Students are to arrive at Panthers Auditorium at 5.00p.m. in their “performance blacks” ready to set-up, tune-up
and warm-up. Travel to and from the event will be by private transport. Dinner will not be provided at the event.
This is a ticketed event. As such parents will not have access to the auditorium. Students will need to be collected
from the main foyer area of the auditorium at approximately 6.30p.m.
LITURGICAL MUSIC WORKSHOP
The MacKillop College Praise Band have been invited to participate in a liturgical music
workshop presented by Father Rob Galea on Monday, 16th
November. Father Rob
Galea is an ordained Catholic Priest and is currently serving in Sandhurst Diocese,
Victoria after moving to Australia from Malta, his home country. He is a singer and
songwriter with an international fan base. Apart from a series of recordings and CD
releases, Father Rob has also written a number of songs for various campaigns and
international conferences. In addition to the workshop on Monday, 16th November,
Father Rob will be speaking to the whole College community on Tuesday, 17th
November. For more information on Father Rob go to www.frrobgalea.com
The music workshop will take place from 2.00p.m. to 4.00p.m. in the MacKillop College Junior Theatre. Students
are asked to be present at the beginning of period 5 with their instruments. This is a fantastic opportunity for
students to learn more about liturgical music and how we can better serve our Parish community musically. As
such, I encourage all members of the Praise Band to attend.
REHEARSAL ATTENDANCE Due to the exceptionally busy nature of Term 4 it is essential that all students regularly
attend rehearsals and arrive on time. If a student is unable to attend a rehearsal they must let
Mr Denham know by email or in person as soon as possible.
TERM 4 EVENTS
Term 4 is always busy for schools with many end-of-year events and activities. Please take note of the events
outlined in the “Upcoming Events” section below to stay on top of household organisation during this busy period.
Of particular importance is the Co-curricular Music Showcase and Awards Night. This night was highly successful
last year and has become an annual event. This showcase concert aims to acknowledge the efforts of co-curricular
music students and showcase the outstanding talent that comes through our College. It is essential that all members
of the Co-curricular Music Program attend.
REHEARSALS IN WEEK 7
MONDAY Senior Stage Band 7.45a.m. – 8.45a.m., Junior Theatre
TUESDAY Percussion Ensemble 8.00a.m.–8.45a.m., J12 Music Room
WEDNESDAY SAPSS Concert Band 7.30a.m.–8.45a.m., MacKillop College, Junior Theatre
Vocal Ensemble 8.00a.m.– 8.45a.m., J16 Music Room
Choir Lunchtime – J16 Music Room
SAPSS Drum line 4.00p.m.–5.30p.m.,St Joseph‟s Regional College
THURSDAY Concert Band NO REHEARSAL
Junior Stage Band NO REHEARSAL
Brass Ensemble See Morning Notices for time, Band Room
FRIDAY Big Band NO REHEARSAL
Jazz Ensemble “Groove Merchant‟s” Lunchtime, Junior Theatre
UPCOMING EVENTS
YEAR 12 GRADUATION
Saturday, 14th November - Panthers Auditorium Port Macquarie - Big Band and Senior Stage Band
FATHER ROB GALELA WORKSHOP
• Monday, 16th November – 2.00p.m. – 4.00p.m., MacKillop College Performing Arts Theatre, Praise Band
YOUTH MASS
Sunday, 22nd
November - St Agnes‟ Church – 4.00pm – 6.00pm, Praise Band
CO-CURRICULAR MUSIC SHOWCASE AND AWARDS NIGHT
Wednesday, 25th November – 6.00p.m. – 8.00p.m., Junior MPC - All Ensembles.
BIG DAY OUT
Friday, 11th December - Junior MPC - Big Band, Stage Band, “Groove Merchants”, SAPSS Drumline.
MAJOR PRIZE GIVING ASSEMBLY – YEARS 7-10
Wednesday, 16th December - Junior MPC - Concert Band.
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
CANTEEN ROSTER
(Junior Site)
Monday Liz West, Kylie Abbot and Megan Tregier 10.40a.m. start
Tuesday Treena Heslop, Kathy Dibbs and Jan Francis 11.00a.m. start
Wednesday Jodie Richmond, Lyndal Bailey and Beth Todd 11.00a.m. start
Thursday Lisa Richards, Priscilla Turnbull and Jo Madden 10.40a.m. start
Friday Cindy Mullens, Margie Cassegrain, Kristine Fallon and Evelyn Chee 10.40a.m. start
CANTEEN HELPERS NEEDED FOR 2016 –
Please contact the main office on 65832632 if you are able to assist
COMMUNITY NEWS
Dementia Mates
Dementia Mates is a volunteer social engagement program linking volunteers with people living with dementia living in the community.
Help stop the social isolation of people living with dementia in the community and instead bring
about community spirit, inclusion and provide support and friendship
Become a Dementia Mate volunteer today and make an instant difference to the life of a
person living with dementia
Dementia Mates Volunteer Training Day
Thursday, December 3
9.30am – 3.00pm
Alzheimer’s Australia NSW DMCC: 121 Bridge Street, Port Macquarie
Contact Alison Sherratt at Catholic Care of the Aged today
for more information on 5525 3607 or 0439 996 682
PORT MACQUARIE
TRIATHLON CLUB
Enriched Health Care-
Camden Haven Triathlon Festival
19th
and 20th March 2016
More info on entry fees etc in early 2016
Saturday 19th
March
1km ocean swim --
12pm(15 y/o and over) LUSC Beach obstacle
course (6-10 yr olds) and
Triathlon (11- 15 yr old)-
from 1pm
A bike to be won as a
random prize
Sunday 20th
March- 7am
start
Enriched Health Care-
Olympic Distance senior
triathlon –
1.5km swim/40km
bike/10km run
OHBS- short course
500m swim/20 bike/5km
run
Over $3000 combined in
prize money and random
draw prizes
ATTENTION-
DATE CHANGE DUE TO MAJOR ROAD
WORKS ON BIKE COURSE
Plus new race distances.
BEYOND BANDS
Last year local youth from around Port Macquarie
ran a community band night called “Beyond
Bands”, aimed at Years 7 -12 to raise money for
the mental health organisation, Beyond Blue.
It was a great success with 300 people attending
and raising $1300. This year they are running
Beyond Bands again, except this time they are
raising money to support the St Vincent de Paul
McCosker House, a homeless refuge. It is on
tomorrow night at the local Port Macquarie Youth
Hub on Horton Street. The doors and café will
open at 5.30p.m. with bands kicking off at
6.00p.m. and finishing at 10.00p.m. There will be
café/cake stalls, Henna tattoo station, fairy lights
and lots of picnic rugs and pillows to help enjoy
Port‟s local musicians. The tickets are $5 and may
be purchased on the night or via Hannah Post at
the Senior Campus. The official line-up is Strong
Heart, Plebeian Groove, Manic Man Child, The
Shonas, Jack Rabbit and Abby & Connah Wilson.
For more details check out the Beyond Bands
2015 Facebook page and look out for the
posters around school.
2 0 1 6 B C U B I LL U S S H E R
S CH O L A RS H I P S –
F U N D Y O U R S TU DI ES
We’re offering students, trainees and apprentices who are
motivated, driven and committed to reaching their career
goals, the chance to receive a bcu student scholarship of up
to $1,000. You can use the money to cover pricey student
essentials like tools, textbooks, equipment or study related
fees.
H O W TO AP P LY
Just tell us what you need and how a bcu scholarship will
help you out. We must receive your application by 27th Nov
2015. To apply we’ll need:
You to be a bcu Student Plus customer. Don’t worry if
you’re not, you can join by logging on to
https://bankfast.bcu.com.au/bankfastApply/apply/inde
x?code=S1
The contact details of two people who know you well
Details of where you are studying/training
What your career aspirations and short term goals are
Why you need a scholarship and what you will do with it
If you want more information have a look at
http://www.bcu.com.au/studentplus-scholarships or call
BCU on 1300 228 228. All bcu Scholarships are subject to
their Terms & Conditions.
