Ocean Drive

Phone: 65832632

Fax: 65843371

“Strive for Excellence” Email: pmac@lism.catholic.edu.au

www.pmaclism.catholic.edu.au

Friday, 20th

November, 2015

CANTEEN HELPERS NEEDED FOR 2016 –

Please contact the main office on 65832632 if you are able to assist.

WHAT’S ON 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

COMING UP IN WEEK 9 TERM 4

Sunday, 29th November - 1

st Sunday of Advent

- 2015 Diocesan Sport Enrichment Camp

Monday, 30th November (Day 6) - 2015 Diocesan Sport Enrichment Camp

- Year 9 PASS excursion periods 5 and 6

- Year 11 Drama Neighbourhood watch workshop

Tuesday, 1st December (Day 7) - 2015 Diocesan Sport Enrichment Camp

Wednesday, 2nd

December (Day 8) - Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Adelaide until 6th December

- Junior Sports Awards Presentations in the Junior MPC from 9.00a.m.

until approximately 11.00a.m.

Thursday, 3rd

December (Day 9) - Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Adelaide until 6th December

Friday, 4th December (Day 10) - Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Adelaide until 6

th December

- 42nd

Street Musical at Glasshouse – Years 8 to 10 Drama students

ASSESSMENT TASKS DUE IN WEEK 8

Year 11 Monday Industrial Technology Timber Hand In assessment

Year 11 Friday Economics Hand In assessment

Year 11 Friday Business Studies Excursion Hand In assessment

Year 9 Thursday Textiles Hand In assessment

Year 9 Thursday Industrial Technology Metal Hand In assessment

Year 9 Friday Industrial Technology Timber Hand In assessment

Year 8 Tuesday French In Class assessment

Year 8 Friday Technology Hand In assessment

Year 7 Friday Technology Hand In assessment

HOMEWORK CLUB – Week 8

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 8

Room 2 – Junior site

Tuesday and Thursday

7.45a.m.-8.25a.m.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

YEAR 12 GRADUATION DINNER

Our Year 12 2015 Graduation was an outstanding success. It was a beautiful night for our Graduation Dinner which

was held in the Panthers auditorium. The evening was a wonderful celebration for our Year 12 students and their

parents.

I appreciate the wonderful support of Fr Donnelly, Fr James, Fr Peter and all the staff who attended our Graduation.

It is a very special occasion and the students and parents truly appreciate your presence. Congratulations to the

parent committee who prepared the venue and organised a lovely environment for our celebration. We had a

fantastic committee who met on several occasions over the last three months. I would also like to thank the extra

helpers last Saturday and Sunday who transformed the auditorium into a place of lights and colours.

This group was led by Mr Phil Lloyd and they worked wonderfully together as a team. They ensured that this night

was a very fitting way to celebrate this great milestone in these young peoples‟ lives.

I would like to extend a very sincere thank you to the committee Janine Attard, Sharon De

Iuliis, Valerie Gan, Jill Henderson-Evans, Elizabeth Johnson, Natalie Manning, Keryn

McGuire, Debby Roberts, Kathy Simpson, Denise Smith and Debbie Ward.

A special thank you to Jenny Hunt who completed a myriad of jobs and who was absolutely

fantastic with the organising of the tables and selling tickets over the last few months.

All this work was very much appreciated.

There are still two more important dates for Year 12 to remember:

Wednesday, 16th

December HSC results BBQ from 8.00a.m. in the College grounds.

Students & parents welcome.

Thursday, 17th

December ATAR results issued.

MACKILLOP COLLEGE AWARDS 2015

MAJOR AWARDS

Dux of 2014 Rory Thompson

Student of the Year Sarah Carroll

Mary MacKillop Award Sarah Smith

School Spirit Award Mekayla Everingham

Father Donnelly Community Service Award Mariah Murphy

Quiet Achiever Award Sofia De Iuliis

St Agnes’ Parish Service Award Seamus Dempsey, Patrick Johnson and

Sarah Smith

David Gillespie Community Service Award Rebecca Russell

College Leadership Award Sofia De Iuliis and Seamus Dempsey

Sportsperson of the Year Samuel Lewis

Creative Arts Award Brianna Barclay and Jack Titterington

Long Tan Leadership Award Riley Irwin

SUBJECT FIRST PLACE AWARDS

1 Unit Studies of Religion Samantha Draper

Biology Sarah Smith

Business Studies Dakota Woods

Chemistry Cameron Gan

Community & Family Studies Ashley Thompson

Earth & Environmental Science Tayla Zeman

Extension 2 English Abbey McKell

Geography Bianca McKinlay

Hospitality Alexandra Halls

Mathematics Extension 2 Samuel Langley

PDHPE Brianna Seward

Senior Science Caleb White

Standard English Rebecca Russell

Textiles & Design Annabel Ratcliffe

Visual Arts Seamus Dempsey

Ancient History, Music 1 Jack Titterington

Engineering Studies, Industrial Technology – Timber Joshua Lawrence

Economics, General Mathematics, Legal Studies Courtney Dudgeon

Mathematics, Mathematics Extension 1, Physics Liam Pikett

2 Unit Studies of Religion, Advanced English, Modern History Sarah Carroll

Drama, Extension 1 English, Modern History, History Extension Sofia De Iuliis

HSC MAJOR WORK NOMINATIONS – at the time of printing we were aware of the following nominations:

OnStage – HSC Drama Olivia Tostivint

ArtExpress – HSC Visual Arts Seamus Dempsey and Riley Holland

InTech – HSC Industrial Technology – Timber Joseph Gaynor and Joshua Lawrence

ACADEMIC APPLICATION AWARDS

Cameron Ashe, Brianna Barclay, Bryce Cunning, Ebony Dezius, Mekayla Everingham, Isabella Flannery, Tenille

Harding, Joshua Lawrence, Bianca McKinlay, Rebecca Minihan, Ashley Thompson, Caleb White, Dakota Woods

and Cassandra Wright.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Sarah Carroll, Sofia De Iuliis, Seamus Dempsey, Courtney Dudgeon, Cameron Gan, Sophie Hughes, Abbey

McKell, Liam Pikett, Brianna Seward, Kaitlyn Sichter, Sarah Smith and Jack Titterington.

MY PRAYER FOR YEAR 12

I pray that they make the footsteps on their journey in life firm in keeping the

values they have learnt from their teachers and parents and I pray that they Walk

Tall in confidence as they seize the wonderful opportunities that lie ahead and I

pray that by the grace of God they will find peace, happiness and success.

FATHER DONNELLY’S SPEECH FOR YEAR 12 GRADUATION

Father Donnelly‟s speech at the Year 12 graduation is both inspiring and thought

provoking. I am including his speech in this newsletter as I believe it is worth a read by

all parents and students.

“MacKillop College, 2015 will be remembered as a landmark year in the history of

MacKillop Senior College and St Paul‟s as they both came together as one college under

their new Principal, Anne O‟Brien. Changing the culture of an organisation is not always

easy but thanks to the personnel involved, the transition has been successful. MacKillop

College is the new name of the combined campuses.

This evening we are celebrating the conclusion of 13 years of schooling by Year 12.

Ahead there looms further toil whether at university or some other extension of the

learning process. One thing is certain – they are moving into a social environment

like nothing we have seen before. We live in a society focussed on qualifications,

awards and jobs. This looming environment will rather focus on skills, capabilities

and tasks. It will be a world where innovation and creativity will be the difference

between success and failure.

Think of the impact of this statistic. In 2014 there were 7.2 billion people on the planet – there are 6.9 billion

mobile devices. In the last five years there has been a fivefold increase in the number of adults using the internet

via their mobile phones. This information explosion means that there is no business model that will not be under

threat.

But one of the really great threats for Australia lies in this. One in eight Australian adults are in the lowest band of

literacy and one in five is in the lowest band of numeracy. So how can we compete in a global world and make the

transition in our economy that will be necessary if we cannot address the basics. And why would we as a decent

society allow people to face the exclusion and humiliation that comes from not having these basic skills.

Twenty seven per cent of our young people are neither in full time work or study. Sixty two per cent of unemployed

youth have not completed a Year 12 qualification. At present the government is looking for ways to cut expenditure

so that we will live within our means. It is counter-productive to cut back on the funding education. Rather they

should be focussed on requiring better outcomes for what we spend on education as a nation. Money is not the

problem.

We should not be discouraged by all of this, rather we should be challenged because as a

nation we have shown in the past an extraordinary ability to rise above adversity. I think it is

the land we live in that has shaped this in the Australian character – Dorothea MacKellar‟s

land of droughts and flooding rains, of beauty and terror.

This college has a record of great academic achievement. But its achievements go far beyond the purely academic.

Places like MacKillop help to make people more human. It is about helping young people to face up to the greatest

human challenge – to become the very person that they can be. At our birth we are handed the raw material which

we are called to shape into just such a person. So while we might focus on preparing to make a living at school, we

also need to be focussed on something more fundamental to happiness, to learn how to live as authentic human

persons.

That raises another challenge. With all of these looming changes in the economy of our nations we must never start

looking upon people as disposable items. The economy must serve the people – not the other way around.

This college, because it is a catholic college, is dedicated to a proposition. It

recommends authentic Christian values to its students as a way of living, as a way to

achieve true personhood. It proposes a way to travel through life, a way laid out by

Christ. That way is based on the belief that there is a God who loves us, who is not remote from us, who makes our

concerns his concerns, who in Christ has demonstrated what is important and what is not.

To these propositions, my young friends, you can give one of three responses. The first is straight out rejection.

Secondly, notional assent and I would like to give you an example of this. It is after the resurrection of the apostles

who abandoned Jesus have suddenly become lions and they are down in the porch of the temple courageously

acclaiming Jesus as the promised saviour. A crowd gathers on the other side of the street and there are murmurs of

approval of the message that they are hearing. They gave notional assent, that is in their minds but as the Acts of

the Apostles dryly observed, none of them crossed the street to join the apostles. That would have been the third

way, what we call real assent. Allow me to conclude then by recommending to you Year 12 students that you be

prepared always to stand up for the values you believe in, for the sake of your own personal integrity be prepared

to cross the street.”

“May the Spirit of the Lord be with you” Anne O’Brien Principal

aobrien@lism.catholic.edu.au

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.

FR ROB GALEA PRESENTATION

On Tuesday, we were very privileged to have Fr Rob Galea visit MacKillop College, to present „one.strength‟. Fr

Rob told us about his faith journey, sharing the difficulties of his teenage years, and then the turnaround he

experienced when he established a relationship with Jesus. It was an honest and inspiring presentation, interspersed

with some beautiful singing by Fr Rob on guitar, accompanied by Joseph Moorhouse on keyboards. It‟s no surprise

he did so well on The X Factor! Fr Rob reminded us all of our awesomeness, of the importance of prayer, and also

that we should not be limited by our „buts‟. It was a great reminder about living life to the full and seizing

opportunities, even when we are a bit scared and anxious about them.

Fr Rob‟s visit would not have been possible without the support of Fr James and St Agnes‟ Parish. We would like

to sincerely thank Fr James for coordinating Fr Rob‟s visit and ensuring it all went smoothly. There were many

others involved behind the scenes, and a huge thanks goes out to them as well, for all their hard work and effort.

Joan Lancaster

Leader of School Evangelisation

jlancaster@lism.catholic.edu.au

ST AGNES’ PARISH NEWS

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - PASTORAL CARE AND STAFF SUPPORT

The Paris terror attacks that occurred on Friday night have left the international community

reeling. Although Australia is geographically far from the attacks, the extensive media

coverage means most, if not all children will have been exposed to what happened in some

way.

In addition, there are Australians visiting France who were injured or exposed to the attacks; and thousands of

French families living in Australia who will be deeply affected by these tragic events. The closer the event is to a

person, the more likely it will have a significant impact.

If children haven‟t seen images on TV, the Internet or in newspapers, they may have overheard adults talking about

the events. Older children may have been exposed to the tragedies through Facebook and other social media. Those

who are currently unaware will hear about it from students at school.

We know from research on the aftermath of the tragic events associated with 9/11 that repeated viewing of trauma

in the media can be disturbing for both children and adults. Children are especially vulnerable to experiencing

feelings of loss of safety, fear or apprehension following exposure to such events.

Parents will need to manage their own shock, grief, anxiety and anger before talking to children. Look after

yourself. Take time out to do something for yourself, be with friends, go for a short walk, practice calm breathing

or do something simple you normally enjoy. If you feel affected by the events make time to talk with someone

about it. If you need additional support ask for it. Accept support if it is offered, even if you think it isn‟t needed.

As a parent, you may be wondering how you will talk with your children about the terror attacks. What do they

know already? What will they be saying tomorrow at school? What can I tell them? How can I say the right thing?

Six key things we can do to support children who feel scared or worried as a result of the Paris attacks:

Normalise. Let children know that feeling scared, sad or angry after seeing or hearing about such events is

normal and that the fear will subside.

Provide perspective. Answer questions, or correct inaccurate information honestly, simply and age-appropriately.

Avoid cultural stereotyping.

Provide a sense of safety and control. Remind children they are safe; that extreme acts of terror are not occurring in

their street, suburb, town or country. However, some older children may wish to further discuss the Martin Place

siege that took place in Sydney in 2014 or other recent terror events. Help them feel safe by maintaining routines,

and discussing what, and who keeps them safe at home, at school and in the broader community.

Promote coping behaviours. Have the child identify things they can do to help them feel better such as talk to a

parent, write in a journal, play a game, go for a run or spend time with friends. Suggest they do one of these things

when they feel scared, sad or angry.

Focus on helping. The famous Fred Rogers quote can be a helpful way to begin discussions.

„When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, „Look for the helpers. You

will always find people who are helping.‟ To this day, especially in times of „disaster,‟ I remember my mother's

words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers – so many caring people in this

world.‟

Most children who experience, witness or hear about a traumatic event will recover after several days, however for

some it might take several weeks.

It is important that if the child has been displaying concerning behaviours for more than one month following the

traumatic event, it is recommended that you refer them to a psychologist or the family doctor.

Adapted from: Psych4Schools

David Jenkins

Assistant Principal – Pastoral Care and Staff Support

djenkins@lism.catholic.edu.au

OFFICE NEWS

ABSENCES FOR YEAR 11

As you may be aware, we are currently contacting parents via text message for absences

daily. If you respond to this text, we can use this information in lieu of a note being written.

However, the reply text must state the student‟s name, parent‟s name and reason for

absence. If this is not stated on the text, the reply cannot be used and a written note will be

required. All written/text explanations for absences must be received within seven days.

SECOND HAND UNIFORMS

The senior campus has an abundance of second hand uniforms for both boys and girls. However, there are no junior

girl skirts only senior girls‟ skirts.

If your uniform is looking a bit weary come and see Jenny or Kylie on the senior campus.

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 last 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).

YEAR 12 NEWS

GRADUATION DINNER

Despite the awful weather conditions, this was a great night experienced by students, their families and College

staff. None of this would have been possible without the hardworking and creative decorating Committee members

who began planning in August, as well as the extra parents who chipped in to help set up on Saturday morning.

Some excellent pre-graduation music was performed by the MacKillop Big Band, Stage Band and “Groove

Merchants” organised by Rob Denham.

We were fortunate to have all of our Parish Priests participate. Fr Donnelly gave an impressive opening address and

presented three St Agnes‟ Youth Ministry Awards, then the first of our Major College Awards – Fr Donnelly

Community Service. Fr James blessed our meals and later presented the Mary MacKillop Award. Later in the

evening Fr Peter surprised all with a great rendition of “Horses”, finding his inner Daryl Braithwaite.

Our College Principal, Anne O‟Brien, gave a very moving speech, touching the hearts of students and their

families, and presented the award to Student of the Year. We were fortunate to have present our local Federal

Member, Dr David Gillespie, to present his School Community Service Award, State Member, Leslie Williams,

present the School Spirit Award and Coordinating Executive Officer of Parish Education, John McQueen, present

the Quiet Achiever Award. College Captains, Sofia De Iuliis and Seamus Dempsey, also sincerely thanked the

staff of MacKillop and their parents for the support, love and guidance to get them to this stage. Thanks must also

go to Jenny Hunt for all planning done in the lead up to and on the night, and to Assistant Principal, Dave Jenkins,

who did another excellent job as the Master of Ceremonies.

There was also time for some dancing and celebrating to commemorate the end of 13 years of primary and

secondary schooling, for most in the St Agnes‟ Parish Catholic education system.

Captains, Vice Captains, House Captains and SRC cutting of the cake “The Legal Beagles 2015”

Group photos

We have been advised Port News will have more graduation photos in their Monday edition

HSC RESULTS AND BBQ BREAKFAST – WEDNESDAY, 16TH

DECEMBER

The HSC results are released by BOSTES on this day. All students are invited to a BBQ

breakfast (bacon and egg rolls) from around 8.15a.m. – 9.00a.m. This is an opportunity to

see how fellow classmates fared as well as investigate career options in light of results

achieved.

ATARS RELEASED THURSDAY, 17TH

DECEMBER

Just to remind students and parents that these final ranks are not given to the College by

the organisation – we rely totally on students letting us know how they went, and

appreciate a phone call or email on the Thursday to let us know. Student ATARS are

usually acknowledged by the College in local newspapers, so it would be great to have a

complete and accurate record.

Phil Lloyd

Year 12 Leader of Pastoral Care

plloyd@lism.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 11 NEWS

HOMEWORK CLUB Students are reminded of the great resource they have in the Homework Club

that operates Tuesday and Wednesday from 3.15p.m. till 5.00p.m. in the

MacKillop Senior Library. Teachers have offered to help students during these

times, which is a wonderful opportunity for students to meet with teachers on

an individual basis.

THANK YOU

Thank you to the House captains, Liam Coelho, Alannah Hemsley, Max Lower and

Monica Worth along with Mrs Watson and Mr Lloyd, who are organising lunchtime

activities for Year 11 students. I encourage all the student body to get along to the MPC

to have some fun and games during their break and clear the brain for the afternoon‟s

classes.

UNIFORM I am very concerned with the number of uniform issues that I have been dealing with

lately. Boys need to wear the shirt tucked in and shorts must be worn with a belt. Girls

are reminded that skirts are to be no more than 3cm from the ground when kneeling.

Sport uniform is to be worn only on Tuesdays and when there are activities scheduled.

There must be no more than two rings in each ear and these are sleepers or studs, not

oversized rods or dangling earrings. Plain, black, polishable, lace–up leather shoes are

the footwear requirements.

Dealing with uniform issues detracts from the main purpose of teachers and students at school.

If anyone needs uniform items, there are a number of skirts, shirts and shorts in the Senior Office. Please see the

ladies in the office for assistance.

Jenni Searson

Year 11 Leader of Pastoral Care

jsearson@lism.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 10 NEWS

IMPORTANT DATE

Tuesday, 15th December – Liturgy, North Brother Mountain walk and aqua scramble

afternoon.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Oscar McGuire who was part of the Catafalque party at the Port

Macquarie Remembrance Day Ceremony on Tuesday, 11th November. Oscar is a Cadet in

the 208 Army Cadet Unit. It is a huge responsibility and he has done a tremendous job.

Well done.

Congratulations to Hunter Leishman who made the Far North Coast

Interbranch team. The selection was done after two surf carnivals in big surf

at Salt Beach and Cabarita Beach over the past couple of weekends. It is a real credit to his training

and dedication to make this team. Hunter will now compete at the Interbranch Championships at

Cape Hawke on Saturday, 12th and Sunday, 13

th December. Best of luck Hunter.

Congratulations to Charleigh Houston who receives a Pastoral

Coordinator‟s award. Keep up the good work.

Glen Littler Year 10 Leader of Pastoral Care glittler@lism.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 9 NEWS

SRC NOMINATIONS FOR 2016 The response has been overwhelming to our SRC nominations. We have so many great students

with leadership qualities and I congratulate them on their willingness to be part of the student

leadership at MacKillop College. The formal voting process will begin in the coming week.

PASTORAL COORDINATOR AWARDS

The following students were recently awarded a Pastoral Coordinator‟s award.

Congratulations Daniel Chapman, Tarnee Dymock, Bianca Jamison, Nicholas Lund and

Byron Willis.

Good luck to those students on the Silver Duke of Edinburgh expedition this weekend.

Warren Lorger

Year 9 Leader of Pastoral Care

wlorger@lism.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 8 NEWS

Exams are done and dusted, now it‟s time to get the results and see where our students went well or could have

gone better.

CONGRATULATIONS

Jessica O’Brien the second student in Year 8 to reach three Pastoral Coordinator’s Awards

after Ellie Richards.

THANK YOU

Also thanks to our Year 8‟s who helped Year 6 on their Orientation Day today:

Jade Attard, Isaac Post, Bailey Richmond, and Paris Reid (current SRC representatives)

as well as Lachlan Clacher, Jarrod Fehon, Mollie Kennedy, Elly Pilgrim, Ellie

Richards, Kristofer Sagolj, Annika Toohey and Jyal Tregier.

Well done and thank you.

Dom Ashe

Year 8 Leader of Pastoral Care

dashe@lism.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 7 NEWS

WELCOME This week we welcome Sierra Cummins and her family to the MacKillop

College community.

SRC NOMINATIONS

Year 7 were invited to nominate themselves or a peer for the role of Student Representative

Council 2016. It was pleasing to note the number and calibre of candidates capable of a

formal student leadership role, subsequently compelling students to make a difficult decision

in their vote next week.

Nicole O’Connell

Year 7 Leader of Pastoral Care

noconnell@lism.catholic.edu.au

HOSPITALITY NEWS

Year 11 Hospitality student Rhiannah Harris participating in coffee

training alongside Craig Munro.

Year 11 Hospitality students gave up their time for the Year 12 graduation

to work as ushers on the evening. Thank you Justin Bridge, Joelle Doust,

Alex Isaac, William Pender and William Quinn for a wonderful job.

Your efforts were very much appreciated.

Georgina Pender

Hospitality Teacher

gpender@lism.catholic.edu.au

BUSINESS STUDIES NEWS

On Monday, 16th November our HSC Business Studies classes visited McDonald‟s to better understand the

operations strategies of this well-known enterprise. Managers Paul Ashton, Bronwyn Finn and Team Leader,

Jessica spoke to students about the various challenges of operating a fast food chain, how they establish a

competitive advantage and methods of managing their supply chain and inventory demands. Students had the

opportunity to walk through the production facilities and witness how the goods are produced to ensure quality

standards are met and wastage is minimised.

Hearing and witnessing first-hand from our major business case study was an excellent experience for our Business

students who will benefit from the information they have gained in upcoming assessment tasks.

Standards for production and service on display Lauren Judge and Ashleigh Pennie listening intently

Alan Crombie, Ellie Kable & Thomas Rogers Jackson Jubelin and Liam Dunlop quality testing the finished

Test their knowledge of the franchise products

Lisa Kable, Nicole Bailey and Tracie Hartley

Business Studies Teachers

PDHPE – HEALTH PROMOTION

Can you cartwheel?

It‟s on today

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. today 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

jwatson@lism.catholic.edu.au

BIG DAY OUT NEWS

MACKILLOP COLLEGE BIG DAY OUT – CASHLESS EVENT

FRIDAY, 11TH DECEMBER

What does this mean? Simply – no cash will change hands ON THE DAY!

All students will be encouraged to pre-purchase their tickets from the „Bank of Solomon‟ –

no cash sales for activities/food on the day. A ticket booth will operate on the day for those who forget to

pre-purchase or would like to purchase more tickets.

What do you need to do?

$1 tickets will go on sale from Monday, Week 8.

Sales will be conducted from Room 36 (Science block) windows at the Bank of Solomon (BOS) each

LUNCHTIME leading up to the event (except Tuesday‟s). The number of tickets a student pays

for will be recorded.

Tickets will then be distributed (in an envelope with student‟s name) during morning PC on

Friday, 11th December - Big Day Out day!

Please note: Tickets will not be redeemable for cash on the day or following the event.

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SPORT NEWS

TERM 4 SPORT

Year 7

Year 7 students continue Surf Awareness with their PDHPE teacher 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

Year 8 students continue with their sport program for Week 8.

Year 9 and 10 elective sport

Year 9 and 10 students continue with their elective sport for Week 8.

YEAR 8 and 9 ELECTIVE SPORT CHOICES TERM 1, 2016

Students in Year 8 and 9 received their sport selection note for Term 1 elective sport 2016 during

PC this week. Students are to discuss this sport choice with their parents, have the note signed

and returned to their PC teacher no later than Monday. The online survey to select an elective

sport opens on Monday, 23rd

November at 9.00a.m. and closes on Thursday, 26th November at

3.00p.m.

PC TOUCH FOOTBALL

As of Round 5:

Year 7 Year 8

Flinders 1 4

Flinders 2 10

Innes 1 6

Innes 2 8

Macquarie 1 11

Macquarie 2 6

Oxley 1 10

Oxley 2 9

Year 9 Year 10

Week 8

23.11.15 Monday Day 6 7.1 TJ & 7.2 RS 9.10-10.50 Hudo

Surf

Awareness

7.6 WL & 7.7 RA 11.10-12.50

25.11.15 Wednesday Day 8 7.3 TB & 7.5 CC 11.40-1.05

26.11.15 Thursday Day 9 7.4 EDE 9.10-10.50

WEEK 8

24.11.15

Beach

Games

LW|ELG

BUS 1

Kickboxing

EDE

BUS 4

Kayaking

RG

BUS 2

GYM

Spin

MG

BUS

3

Rec

Walking

MA|BR

BUS 4

Indoor

Cricket

DMC

MCK -

MPC

Surf

Awareness

AH|ELG

BUS 1

Hydro Golf

DS

BUS 3

Flinders 1 10

Flinders 2 4

Innes 1 10

Innes 2 9

Macquarie 1 8

Macquarie 2 8

Oxley 1 6

Oxley 2 9

Flinders 1 5

Flinders 2 9

Innes 1 9

Innes 2 13

Macquarie 1 9

Macquarie 2 13

Oxley 1 13

Oxley 2 7

Flinders 1 9

Flinders 2 9

Innes 1 15

Innes 2 11

Macquarie 1 7

Macquarie 2 9

Oxley 1 15

Oxley 2 5

REPRESENTATIVE SPORT

YEAR 9 AND 10 T20 CRICKET

The MacKillop College Years 9 and 10 T20 cricket team were beaten by Great

Lakes College, Forster in the final of the Mid North Coast T20 cricket competition

at Tuffins Lane last Thursday in what was a hard fought contest.

Batting first, Great Lakes College were bowled out for 82 in the 17th over. Every

bowler used contributed to the wicket taking efforts. Josh Minahan (2/8), Josh

Morley (2/6), Jake Reimer-Madden (2/17), Isaac Trow (1/11), Tom Brennan

(1/18), Will Rogers (1/11) and Isaac Lawrence (1/6) all bowled well and were

backed up with excellent fielding, and Captaincy, from Fraser Carroll.

Everything was going as planned for the team as Fraser Carroll and Caleb Gallagher opened the batting. After

six overs MacKillop College were 0/29. Then disaster struck. Fraser was dismissed for 17, followed by Isaac

Lawrence (2) and Caleb Gallagher (12). Some excellent fast bowling and great catching from Great Lakes

College saw MacKillop College crumble to be all out for 71 in the 18th over -11 runs short of the required total.

Interestingly Great Lakes bowled 11 less no balls and wides than MacKillop did!

Earlier, MacKillop College beat Wingham High School in a one sided match to qualify for the final against Great

Lakes College. MacKillop College batted first and amassed 173 runs from their 20 overs. Fraser Carroll (25) and

Caleb Gallagher (39) started brilliantly and Isaac Lawrence plundered the Wingham attack scoring 50 before

retiring. Tommy Brennan (17 not out) and Koby Smith (9) made valuable contributions towards the end of the

innings.

In reply, Wingham reached 93 from their 20 overs falling well short of the required total. Tommy Brennan (3/21)

was the pick of the bowlers, while Isaac Trow, Josh Minahan and Will Rogers also took a wicket.

This was the fifth year in a row the Year 9 and 10 T20 team qualified

for the final of this competition and were able to win the previous

four. To come so close to making it five in a row is a fantastic

achievement. The team is to be congratulated on their excellent effort

on the field and at training. Well done boys!

The Year 9 and 10 T20 squad is Fraser Carroll (C), Caleb

Gallagher, Isaac Lawrence, Isaac Trow, Josh Minahan, Jacob

Searle, Jeremy Boys, Koby Smith, Tommy Brennan, Jack Williams,

Jake Reimer-Madden, Josh Morley, Will Rogers.

Dave McMahon

Coach

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Mr McMahon and Mr Schumann who have been training our

cricketers all year for the various competitions the boys have played in. We are extremely fortunate to have their

dedication, expertise and knowledge driving cricket at MacKillop College.

PSG SWIMMING

We wish Lachlan Kirkland and Mekayla Everingham all the best for the Pacific Schools Games Swimming

Championships to be held in Adelaide next week. This has been a long time coming considering their last school

swimming meet was months ago. Good luck.

ST PAUL’S JERSEY’S FOR SALE As you are all aware we have combined both the junior and senior schools

this year to become MacKillop College. Eventually over the coming years

we will look to purchase new representative sporting uniforms across all our

sports in the MacKillop College colours.

We are currently selling the St Paul‟s Rugby League jerseys for $15 (retail

at $50). If you would like a piece of memorabilia please see Mrs Denham to

purchase a jersey – don‟t miss out jerseys are selling fast.

TOUCH FOOTBALL REFEREE’S COURSE

If you are interested in becoming a qualified Touch Football referee please

read the information below. Bec Faddy at Camden Haven Touch is

organising a Level 1 Touch Football Referee‟s Course;

DATE: Saturday, 28th November

TIME: 1.30p.m.-4.30p.m.

VENUE: Laurieton United Services Club

PRESENTER: Greg Oaten - Port Touch Referees Director, Level 3 Referee,

Level 2 Presenter, Level 1 Referee Coach, Level 1 Coach

The good news: Port Touch and Port Junior Touch will reimburse any

registered players or officials of their respective competitions who successfully complete the course.

All you have to do is complete the prerequisite online course (Australian Sports Commission Introductory General

Principles for Officiating), turn up on the day, stay awake during the videos, eat at least one Tim Tam, and hey

presto, you will magically become a qualified Level 1 Referee.

OK, How Do I Sign Up? Contact Bec Faddy at Camden Haven Touch:

Email: camdenhaventouch@hotmail.com

Mobile: 0403 909 799

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

edenham@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

YEAR 12 GRADUATION DINNER PERFORMANCE Well done to the MacKillop College Senior Stage Band, Big Band and the “Groove Merchants” who provided pre-

dinner entertainment at the Year 12 Graduation Dinner held at Panthers Auditorium on Saturday, 14th November.

The students provided a short one hour concert full of energy and enthusiasm providing a fabulous atmosphere to

proceedings on the night.

CO-CURRICULAR MUSIC SHOWCASE AND AWARDS NIGHT

The 2015 Co-curricular Music Showcase and Awards Night will take place

in the MacKillop College Junior MPC on Wednesday, 25th November. This

event is designed to celebrate the efforts of students from MacKillop

College who have participated in the Co-curricular Music Program

throughout the year. In addition, the concert will provide an opportunity for

students to showcase the music they have been rehearsing to a supportive

audience and share the making of music with the school community.

All ensembles will perform at this event and it is an expectation that all

students who have participated in the Co-curricular Music Program

throughout the year attend and participate in these performances.

There will be a BBQ dinner available for students on the grassed area between the MPC and St Peter‟s Primary

from 5.15p.m. Drinks and sausage sandwiches will be available to purchase for $2.00. Students performing in the

concert are also encouraged to bring a plate of nibblies or something sweet to share for supper during the

intermission.

All students performing and receiving awards are required to be present and seated with their instruments in the

MPC no later than 5.45p.m. to ensure a prompt start to the event at 6.00p.m. The evening will conclude no later

than 8.30p.m.

The evening will be an entertaining celebration of music from the MacKillop College Co-curricular Music Program

ensembles. This program is growing quickly and fast becoming one of the largest of its type in the Diocese. This

concert is open to the whole school community and general public. I therefore encourage you, and your family, to

attend this annual event and I look forward to seeing you there.

In addition, rehearsals will take place from lunchtime until the end of period 7 on Wednesday, 25th November

before the concert. Please see the schedule below.

SHOWCASE REHEARSAL #1 – Vocal Ensemble, Choir, Senior Stage Band – Lunchtime, Junior MPC Stage

SHOWCASE REHEARSAL #2 – Percussion Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Junior Stage Band – Period 6, Junior

MPC Stage

SHOWCASE REHEARSAL #3 – Concert Band, Big Band, Groove Merchants – Period 7, Junior MPC Stage

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 8 MONDAY Senior Stage Band 7.45a.m. – 8.45a.m. and Lunchtime, Junior Theatre

TUESDAY Percussion Ensemble 8.00a.m.–8.45a.m., J12 Music Room

WEDNESDAY SAPSS Jazz Band 7.30a.m.–8.45a.m., MacKillop College, Junior Theatre

Vocal Ensemble 8.00a.m.– 8.45a.m., J16 Music Room

SHOWCASE REHEARSAL #1

Vocal Ensemble, Choir, Senior Stage Band Lunchtime, Junior MPC Stage

SHOWCASE REHEARSAL #2

Percussion Enemble, Brass Ensemble,

Junior Stage Band Period 6, Junior MPC Stage

SHOWCASE REHEARSAL #3

Concert Band, Big Band, Groove Merchants Period 7, Junior MPC Stage

SAPSS Drum line 4.00p.m.–5.30p.m., St Joseph‟s Regional College

THURSDAY NO REHEARSAL

FRIDAY NO REHEARSAL

UPCOMING EVENTS

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. – 8.30p.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

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

rdenham@lism.catholic.edu.au

CANTEEN ROSTER

(Junior Site)

Monday Dianne Pearson, Emily Duffy and Anne Johnson 10.40a.m. start

Tuesday Deb Ward, Stuart Ward and Deb Hoffman Doyle 11.00a.m. start

Wednesday Jeanette Clark and Darrell Bleasdale 11.00a.m. start

Thursday Jason Garland and Julie Minihan 10.40a.m. start

Friday Tracy Lewis, Melinda Cotter and Kim Fehon 10.40a.m. start

CANTEEN HELPERS NEEDED FOR 2016 –

Please contact the main office on 65832632 if you are able to assist

COMMUNITY NEWS

HASTINGS AUTISM (PREVIOUSLY CALLED HAARG)

Hastings Autism (previously called HAARG) is a non-profit organisation run entirely by unpaid

volunteers who are dedicated to helping people with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder and their

families in the local area.

Hastings Autism aims to help people affected by autism through all stages of life.

Families affected by autism are invited to attend Hastings Autism's annual Christmas Party.

When: Saturday 28th November

Where: Wow Fun Park,Boundary Rd, Port Macquarie

Time: 5pm - 7pm

Cost: $5.00 per child 2 years and older

Includes: Party food, waterslides, trampolines, and a bag of lollies from Santa!

Bookings essential for catering purposes: www.trybookings.com/163316

The Christmas Party flier can be viewed at this link:

http://www.hastingsautism.org.au/family-fun-days-for-autism-aspergers_15_4143626576.pdf

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