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121 NOVEMBER 2018

AETERNA NON CADUCAThe Eternal not the Transitory

MARCELLIN COLLEGE RANDWICK

21 NOVEMBER 2018 | NO. 16

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Dear Parents, Students and Staff,

As I write this week, all students in Years 7 to 10 are completing their final exams and assessments for Semester 2. The vast majority of the boys are to be congratulated on the dedication they have shown towards their studies throughout the Semester and the preparation in the lead-up to this final Assessment period. This attitude to learning augurs well for academic improvement, student growth and solid results.

However, as I pointed out to the boys last week, engaging in their learning is not solely for the purpose of sitting exams and completing assessments. Learning is valuable for its own sake – developing their literacy, numeracy and critical thinking skills – all of which are crucial in building their capacity to achieve success in their senior (Stage 6) years and study beyond school.

To this end, it is crucial that all boys are at school every day up until the end of the school year, working to their full capacity.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Walkathon

Thank you to both parents, boys and staff for your support of our recent walkathon. I would especially like to acknowledge the generosity of the many parents who gave their time to supervise at various checkpoints along the route.

Monies raised from the Walkathon are directed entirely to improving the facilities and conditions for the students’ learning. The boys have had an opportunity to give voice to where the funds should be allocated for this year. As a result, I am pleased to announce that the $51,700.00 (approximate) raised will be directed to replacing the bubblers in the school with ice water bubblers with remaining funds going to air conditioning learning areas in the school which currently have none.

Having said this, the College is about to embark on a program of solar panelling which will both reduce the high energy costs and carbon footprint of running air conditioning. Any further air conditioning in the College will be undertaken once this project has been completed early in the new year.

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White Ribbon Day

It had been disheartening in recent months to see in the media the significant number of stories relating to the disrespect, harassment, violence and even murder of women. When one looks at the actual statistics it is terrifying. Research from the 2012 Australian Bureau of Statistics Personal Safety Survey and Australian Institute of Criminology shows that both men and women in Australia experience substantial levels of violence. However, Australian women are most likely to experience physical and sexual violence in their home, at the hands of a male current or ex-partner. Some of the most frightening rates of violence against women since the age of 15 include:

1 in 5 women had experienced sexual violence.1 in 6 women had experienced physical or sexual violence from a current or former partner.1 in 4 Australian women had experienced emotional abuse by a current or former partner.1 in 3 Australian women had experienced physical violence.Of women who had experienced violence from an ex-partner, 61% had children in their care when the violence occurred, including 48% who stated the children had seen and heard the violence.

In our College document The Marcellin Graduate, one of the 7 dimensions is entitled: A Respectful Man. This dimension reads:

At the heart of the Marcellin Graduate is a love for God and a deep sense of respect for others, self, family friends and all those in the College community. He nurtures positive relationships with others and values the little things like grooming and good manners. He stands up for what he knows to be right; he empathises with those on the margins and even champions their cause. He is always willing to forgive. There is an air of gentleness about him. He is unpretentious. His strength comes from an understanding of what it means to be a good man with a love, respect and appreciation for all God’s people regardless of gender, race, creed, sexual preference or social status.

It is only right then, that on White Ribbon Day, the College focuses on reminding our boys what it means to be a good man. At the heart of being a good man is respect for others and recognising the dignity and worth of each and every person.

This coming Friday, White Ribbon Day, some of our Marcellin students will represent the College in the Sydney White Ribbon Walk from High Cross Park Randwick to Grant Reserve, Coogee. The Sydney White Ribbon Walk raises awareness about domestic violence and asks men to stand up and say no to violence against women. This annual Walk is organised by NSW Police Eastern Beaches Local Area Command and Randwick City Council.

May our Marist Community continue to promote the dignity and worth of all. God Bless, Mark Woolford

Principal

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Year 11 Students: Geoff McLennan, Lachlan Bolton and Lachlan Gale

Congratulations to College Captain, Alexander Durham, who will present the following speech at Grant Reserve, Coogee, at the conclusion of The White Ribbon Day Walk:

We gather today as a community to raise awareness and support for the prevention of domestic violence against women, an issue that concerns not only those with past experiences of abuse but all of us gathered here today. As a community we share a common vision, to create a culture where women are respected, safe and free from all forms of abuse. This is a vision in which we can all play an active role, particularly young individuals, as it is us who have the potential to change the attitudes of future generations and take action not after abuse has occurred, but beforehand. We should aim to build a culture in our families, sports teams, schools and relationships where there is no tolerance for derogatory comments or stereotypes and we should have the courage to speak up when we hear degrading statements. A quote from Edmund Burke that really sums up the role we need to play in the solution to ending domestic violence is, ‘the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing’. That is why we are here today, we are here because as a collective we are saying no to violence against women, we are saying no to standing idle and we are saying no to doing nothing.

Alexander DurhamCollege Captain


FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Mrs Carmelina EussenAssistant Principal

The value of parent/teacher/student interviews

For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6

The College values the opportunity to offer feedback to parents regarding their son’s progress. This is commonly done via the report but is also supported with an opportunity to meet in person twice a year and receive feedback and ask questions. From a teacher’s perspective, Parent /Teacher/Student interviews symbolise the three-way partnership that exists in a child’s journey through school. When parents and teachers come together, it creates a positive relationship that results in everyone working together with the child’s best interests as the priority.

One of the most important things that parents can do to help their son through their schooling is to keep updated on their academic progress. For many parents, checking in on their child’s academics involves simply asking: “How was your day at school?”

However, questions like the above often do not entice the most comprehensive or revealing responses. So, if teenagers are not likely to answer your questions with more than a grunt, how do you keep up to date with your child’s academic progress? As a parent of an adolescent boy, it will not surprise you to know that boys do not always ‘share’ what happens in their school routine. Parent /Teacher /Student interviews are one way of maintaining contact with school and staying in touch.

The upcoming end of year Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews for Years 7-11 are scheduled for Monday 17th December 1-6pm. You will receive instructions in the coming weeks from our Director of Learning – Mr Chris Ferry, on how to make appointments.Before the interview, speak with your son and ask him if there is anything in particular he would like raised at the interviews. See it as an opportunity for a discussion where you will be informed as well as actively contributing.

Questions you may like to discuss with the teachers at the end of a school year could include:• What would you say my son’s biggest strength or achievement has been so far this year?• What are the most important ideas that my son needs to understand in preparation for the next school year?• What can I do to support my son’s confidence and skills at home?• How do you measure my son’s progress? • How will I know when my son is improving/progressing?• How engaged would you say my son is in your classroom?• How organised would you say my son is in your classroom?• What would you say is the biggest challenge facing my son next year?• What goals should my son be working towards next year in this subject?

Often parents will say that it is the end of the year and it does not matter. Well it does matter! Going into parent teacher interviews prepared and with the above questions in mind will help you have a positive conversation with your son’s teachers and help prepare and set goals for the following year. Knowing the answers to the above questions will also allow you to better support your son in preparing for 2019. Learning does start at home, so being aware of what areas your child needs extra help in will benefit them greatly!

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YEAR 11 ACADEMIC AWARDS 2018

On Friday 16th November we acknowledged and celebrated the success of the Year 11 cohort. As the boys themselves turn their attention towards the HSC, we acknowledged the hard work and consistent effort of the cohort throughout the 2018 academic year.

It is important to note that the students acknowledged at this assembly begin the final year of their schooling at Marcellin College with a distinct advantage. They actually don’t begin the Higher School Certificate in first place, and they certainly don’t receive extra marks for their achievements in Year 11. They do however begin the HSC with a sense of confidence knowing that what they are doing is working. They begin the HSC knowing that they have a formulae for success and that their approach at school and at home has been tried and tested.

These students share common traits, and while intelligence is certainly one of those traits, it is by no means the defining quality for academic success. It is not the defining characteristic that sets these boys apart from their peers at Marcellin, and it is not the most important characteristic that will set them apart from the other 75,000 students who will also study the HSC in 2019.

These boys are those that have displayed a consistent approach to their learning. They have a refined study plan, they set academic goals, they are organised, they are collaborative with their peers, yet they work independently, which means that they show initiative. They are intrinsically motivated to do well, and therefore they complete between 2-3 hours of study each night (without being asked by their parents.)

Most importantly, these boys have found the balance that alludes so many of us. They are the ones who developed good study habits at a young age, they learnt the discipline of routine in their younger years and have conditioned themselves for the rigours of the HSC. As a result, we are celebrating their academic success and share in the confidence that their success will continue throughout their final year.

The message for students in years 7-10 was clear; Academic success in the Higher School Certificate is built in the formative years of school.

Mr Chris FerryDirector Of Learning

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MCR CHRISTMAS APPEAL 2018This Christmas the Marcellin College Community will again support

the great works of St Vincent de Paul who everyday reach out to those in need.

MAY YOU DONATION COUNT! “Is it good enough to donate?”

Yes, if new, recently bought and you would use it. No thank you, it is out of date and/or damaged.

Collections in

Homerooms

every morning

Year 7Gifts for Children aged 10 -13

(books, games, puzzles, toys, etc)

Year 8Toiletries

(soaps, brushes, razors, gel, shampoo, moisturisers, etc)

Year 9Christmas Food

(biscuits, shortbread, pretzels, chips, cordials, Christmas cake, etc)

Year 10New Towels

(bath towels, hand towels, face washers, bath mats, etc)

Year 11$5 per student for Gift cards

Everyone of us can actively show what it means to be a good Christian and good citizen through donating to our Christmas Appeal.


FROM THE SPORTS COORDINATOR

MCC SportOur MCC squads faced tough opposition in recent weeks with fixtures against Christian Brothers High School Lewisham in Round Three and a match up with local rivals Champagnat Catholic College Pagewood in Round Four. At the midway point of the season it is pleasing to see all of our teams travelling well and in the hunt for a finals spot. The College has a number of undefeated teams with our four Basketball squads, Tennis and the U/14’s and B Grade Touch teams yet to taste defeat.

We have two rounds left before the Summer break with matches against Marist College North Shore and Marist College Kogarah in the coming weeks. The final round game against Holy Cross College Ryde will take place in Week Two of Term One next year.

Results from Round 3 V Lewisham and Round 4 V Pagewood are below:

TOUCH FOOTBALL

Rd 3 U/14’s U/15’s B Grade A GradeResult 12-1 win 2-4 loss 7-2 win 5-8 lossMan of the Match Egan Marashlian Ben McInnes Callum Votano Luke Parsonage

Rd 4 U/14’s U/15’s B Grade A GradeResult 13-0 Win 2-3 loss 3-2 win 5-6 lossMan of the Match Kieran Fung Billy Bouris Aidan Hardiman Ben Lloyd

BASKETBALL

Rd 3 U/14’s U/15’s B Grade A GradeResult 52-33 win 46-25 win 48-13 win 62-56 winMan of the Match Julius Mitchell Colm Culligan Joshua Bowen Liam O’Byrne

Rd 4 U/14’s U/15’s B Grade A GradeResult 45-35 win 46-36 win 49-22 win 57-46 winMan of the Match Julius Mitchell Keelan Nicol Joshua Bowen Ignatius Mitchell

CRICKET

Rd 3 U/5B’s U/15A’s A GradeResult BYE CBHS 1/151 def MCR 2/100 CBHS 9/89 def MCR 7/57Man of the Match Will Johnson Thomas Byrnes

Rd 4 U/15B’s U/15A’s A GradeResult MCR 5/125 def CCCP 10/100 BYE MCR 1/35 def CCCP 10/34Man of the Match Charlie Beck Thomas Byrnes

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TENNIS

Rd 3 Result 68-65 WinMan of the Match Alex Kazija

Rd 4 Result 81-43 winMan of the Match Dominic Guthrie

Sporting AchievementsAt the College Assembly last week we had the opportunity to acknowledge our Sportsmen of the Year for the 2017/2018 season. The season began in Term 4, 2017, and ended at the conclusion of Term 3, 2018. I would like to again congratulate the following students on their outstanding representative achievements for the College, the diocese and the state in the past year.

Year 7 Kieran Fung

Year 8Lachlan Stanfield

Year 9Samuel Walsh

Year 10Marcus Littlejohn

Year 11Errol Gulden

Congratulations to Lachlan Stanfield (Year 8) who recently finished first in the 12-15 year age group and fourth overall in the 4km Maroubra Fun Run. Lachlan was also victorious in the Fishers Ghost Run (Opens Men Category) at Western Sydney University and finished sixth overall in the Balmain Fun Run last weekend. Congratulations Lachlan and we wish you the best of luck in your future events.

Mr James O’SheaSports Coordinator


UNI Faculty of Engineering Admissions Scheme (FEAS) This is an alternative pathway for students who want to study at UNSW but don’t meet the Guaranteed Entry Rank (GE) of 93.00. FEAS applies to most UNSW Engineering undergraduate programs. We will evaluate your ability in mathematics, physics and other sciences, design and problem solving, as well as attitude and motivation towards engineering studies. An application for the Faculty of Engineering Admission Scheme is not an application to Engineering at UNSW. You will still need to complete a UAC application by the due date. If you need more information visit the Universities Admissions Centre website. Call 1300 UNI NSW (1300 864 679)

UNSW Designing Bright Futures Exhibition 29 November. 5.30pm – 8.00pm 101-115 William Street, (Corner of William and Palmer St), Darlinghurst Spanning jewellery, textiles, graphics, object, interactive and spatial design new designers consider social and environmental impacts and speak to their vision of what it means to be a designer today. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/designing-bright-futures-2018-opening-night-tickets-52132432509

Uncovering the UCAT - Medview -26 November Sydney Medical and Dental School Admissions are now based on the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT). The UCAT is a new test based on the British UKCAT. It’s a different test with different challenges. It’s a test which prioritise different skills and demands a markedly different approach from prospective students. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uncovering-the-ucat-sydney-tickets-51743579439 TAFE TAFENSW Scholarships Apply for a scholarship to study at TAFE NSW. Every year we award hundreds of scholarships to our students, so make this year your year to be rewarded. https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/payment-funding/scholarships

Australian Apprenticeship Support The program aims to address current and future skills shortages across the trades sector by incentivising employers in regional areas to take on apprentices in their business. Under the trial, employers who sign-up and commence a new apprentice from 1 January 2019 will be eligible for subsidies for the apprentice’s first three years. http://www.apprenticeshipsupport.com.au/News-and-Events/News/regional-youth-unemployment

CAREERS/VET - Mr Nicholas Lee

$35 per kit,

includes kit, board,

cellophane and

icing. Bring your

own lollies and

refreshments.

MCR P&F present

Gingerbread HouseMakingTuesday, 4th December 6.30-8.30pm The Marist Centre

Bookings close Fri 24 NOVhttps://www.trybooking.com/YZNU

A fun

filled family event!

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UNIFORM SHOP OPENING TIMES FOR 2018-2019

8:30am to 2:00pm Saturday 24th November at Taleb’s shop, 162-166 Victoria Road, Marrickville:

Pop Up Shop at Marcellin College on the following dates:

2018Saturday 1st December 8.30 -2pm Friday 7th December 8.00 -1.00pmSaturday 8th December 8.30 -2pm

Week 619 - 23 Nov Years 7-10 examinationsFri, 23 Nov White Ribbon Walk

Week 7Tues, 27 Nov Staff Planning Day - Pupil Free Fri, 30 Nov Year 7 vaccinations

Week 83 - 4 Dec Music CampTue, 4 Dec Gingerbread House Night @6.30pmFri, 7 Dec Farewell Mr Hickey Celebration Week 910 - 13 Dec Year 10 Work ExperienceThur, 13 Dec HSC resultsFri 14 Dec ATAR resultsFri 14 Dec End of Year Mass & Farewell Assembly - Last day of classes for Yrs 7-11

Week 10Mon, 17 Dec Years 7-10 Parent Teacher Feedback Meetings

201930 January 2019 - Year 7, 2019 Orientation Day31 January 2019 - Years 7-12 commence classes

TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES

2019Thursday 17th January 10am- 2.00pmFriday 18 January 8.30-2.00pm Saturday 19th January 8.30-2.00pm Tuesday 22nd January 8.30-2.00 Wednesday 23rd January 8.30-2.00Thursday 24th January 8.30-2.00 Friday 25th January 8.30-12.00

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audition for the 2019 College production of

'Jasper Jones'

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