IMCC Newsletter 24 Friday, 11th August 2017

Mid-Term Break There will be no classes on Friday, 18th August and Monday, 21st August, and the College Office will be closed on both days. Staff will be undertaking Professional Development on Friday, 18th August.

Outdoor Education - Year 12/10 Leadership Expedition From Wednesday, 2nd August to Friday, 4th August the Year 12 ATAR Outdoor Education class undertook the task of facilitating an entire expedition for two Year 10 Outdoor Education classes over two nights. It was a major component of their ATAR course for the year, and many hours were spent planning and organising activities for over 40 Year 10 students.

The expedition was held at Nanga Mill just outside Dwellingup. The Year 12 students facilitated activities including mountain biking, navigating and orienteering in the areas surrounding the campsite. The final activity on Friday was a high ropes course where students faced different levels of challenges including flying foxes and bungee jumps. The Year 10 students had a positive experience in the natural environment and learnt many skills from their outdoor education leaders.

Parish Weekend Mass Times Clarkson Parish St Andrew’s Catholic Church Parish Priest: Fr. Robert Carrillo Tel: 9407 7512 Email: standrewsclarkson@gmail.com Saturday 8.00am, 6.00pm (Vigil). Sunday 7.30am, 9.00am, 5.30pm.

Yanchep Parish Parish Priest: Fr. Augustine Puthota. Tel: 9561 2172 Saturday 6.00pm (Vigil) at Yanchep Community Centre. Sunday 8.00am Guilderton Community Hall. Sunday 9.45am, 33 Gingin Road, Lancelin.

Ocean Reef Parish St Simon Peter Catholic Church Parish Priest: Fr. Dariusz Krzysztalowicz Tel: 9300 4885 Email: stsimon@westnet.com.au Saturday 6.00pm (Vigil). Sunday 8.00am, 10.00am, 5.00pm.

Thank you to the staff who attended the camp, Mr Bright, Miss Sunderland, Miss Billam, Mr Coutts, Mr Ferguson and our ex College Captain, Mr Fuller, who volunteered his time to join us. Miss Karolina Lewy Outdoor Education Teacher

Rock Climbing Club

This term we have been running extra rock climbing sessions for our Year 11 and 12 Outdoor Education students on Monday afternoons. We would like to open an invitation to any student in Year 11 or 12 to join us on Monday afternoons from 3.15pm-4.30pm, no experience is required. Please contact Mr Bright for further information. Mr Neil Bright Head of Physical and Outdoor Education

French Student Exchange

All French students at our College have the opportunity to participate in a student exchange to Reunion Island, France. Reunion Island is off the East coast of Africa, close to Mauritius and Madagascar. This year the College saw our very first language student fly to tropical France for a month of adventure, fun and French language immersion. Georgia had a great experience staying with a French host family and made friends for life.

I encourage all French students to take up this opportunity to broaden their horizons while having fun and learning. Applications for the 2018 exchange program are now open. Please see Miss Harrison for further information. Mademoiselle Cat Harrison Languages Coordinator My Student Exchange Program to Reunion Island was an educational and life-changing experience. Spending a month in a foreign country is an exhilarating experience and I learned a lot about the culture of Reunion Island and the French language. Being a tropical island, I spent a lot of time snorkelling, hiking and mountain walking, and was lucky enough to climb to the crater of Volcano Piton De La Fournaise. I, and 40 other students from the Tong-Koala Association, was placed with a host family, with whom I spent the month. I highly recommend this exchange to Year 9 to 12 students who are studying French, as this exchange will further your language skills ~ Georgia Ridley, Year 9 Student.

Japan Ski Tour 2019

After the success of the 2017 Japan Ski Tour in January with over 60 students attending, we are pleased to announce that we will be conducting another Japan Ski Tour in January 2019. We are excited to offer this opportunity to students who will be enrolled in Year 11 and 12 in 2019, and who will be graduating from the College. Students attending the ten day trip will enjoy skiing/snowboarding the amazing slopes of the Hakuba region, exploring Tokyo and spending a day at Disneyland, along with many other traditional Japanese experiences. Students interested in the 2019 Tour may collect more detailed information, together with an expression of interest reply slip from the College office. We look forward to providing students with an unforgettable experience. Mr Neil Bright and Ms Karolina Lewy Ski Trip Coordinators

Catholic Performing Arts Festival What an incredible week at the Catholic Performing Arts Festival. Percussion solos started off the week at Trinity College, East Perth. John Bone, Jac Donnelly, Liam Engelbrecht and Lillian Hutchinson each performed a drum kit solo playing technical pieces that really entertained their audience. Each of the students received an outstanding report and should feel extremely proud of their achievements.

On Tuesday 8th August, the Swing Band and Jazz Ensemble performed at Sacred Heart College, Sorrento. The evening included a variety of styles and genres from many participating schools. Our bands performed covers of Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond and Skyfall by Adele, as well as a Jazz number that showcased the technical abilities of our students through some incredible solos. Senior drama students finished off the week performing monologues at Chisholm Catholic College. Performances were of a high standard and showcased pieces the Year 11 and 12 students have been working on over the course of the year for their exams. Best of luck to all students in their performances over the coming weeks.

The first Award Certificates were issued this week. The categories of awards for the Festival have changed this year, with categories as follows: Outstanding Award Excellence Award Merit Award Participation Congratulations to the following Ensembles who received an award at the Festival: Merit Award Flute Ensemble Wind Ensemble Percussion Ensemble Outstanding Award Alex Hardy (Electric Guitar) Upcoming performances:

Event Date Session Times Location

Woodwind Solo Monday 14th August 1.00pm - 1.50pm 1.55pm - 2.20pm 2.50pm - 3.45pm

Zenith Music, Claremont

Best of luck to all performers over the next two weeks.

Instrumental Scholarships Year 7 in 2018 Instrumental and Vocal scholarships are open for Year 7 students entering the College in 2018. Scholarships will cover the instrumental tuition cost for the student through to Year 12. The successful students will be involved in ensembles as appropriate to their instrument and be a member of the Specialist Music course. Application forms are available through the Music Department or by contacting the College Office. All applications are due by Friday, 22nd September, 2017. Miss Kylie Malam Head of Performing Arts

Graduation, Sports, Arts & Specials Photo Day The Graduation, Sports, Arts and Specials Photo Day will be on Monday 28th August (Week 7) in the Paul Rafter Centre (PRC), taken by FotoWorks. This day will be a Monday timetable with Tuesday bell times. Students are reminded to wear their full winter uniform with their blazer, and tights for girls. Please ensure that uniform and hair is neat and tidy as per the College Uniform Policy on pages 18 and 19 of the Student Planner. There will also be an opportunity for students who were absent last term at the College Photo Day to have individual and family photos. Please collect the photo envelopes from the College Office. These photos will take place at recess and lunchtime on Monday, 28th August in the PRC

Students are to meet their coaches in the PRC at the start of each respective period.

Guitar Solo Thursday 17th August 11.30am - 12.15pm Zenith Music, Claremont

Junior Dance Team Thursday 17th August 7.00pm - 9.30pm Perth Convention Centre

Vocal Solo Friday 25th August 10.50am - 12.10pm 12.10pm - 1.40pm 2.20pm - 3.40pm

Zenith Music, Claremont

Piano Solo Tuesday 29th August 10.10am - 10.50am 11.10am - 12.05pm

Zenith Music, Claremont

2108 Singers Barbershop

Tuesday 29th August 7.00pm - 9.30pm Trinity College, East Perth

Please see the photo schedule below: PERIOD TIME GROUP UNIFORM STAFF/ COACHES

STUDENT NUMBERS

Extended Care

8.30-9.10 Year 7 Photo Winter Uniform Mr Andrew Billingsley 190

1 9.10-10.00 Year 12 Graduation Photo Winter Uniform Mr Ryan Coutts 102

Year 12 Prefect Photo Winter Uniform Ms Deb White 14

2 10.00-10.50 ACC Swim Team Winter Uniform Mr Mathew Davis 55

ACC Athletics Team Winter Uniform Mr Ryan Coutts 110

ACC Cross Country Team Winter Uniform Mr Neil Bright & Miss Karolina Lewy

55

RECESS (10.50-11.15)

3 11.15-12.05 Senior Girls Basketball Winter Uniform Ms Nicole Pearce 8

Senior Boys Basketball Winter Uniform Mr Jeremy Carbone 8

Senior Girls Netball Winter Uniform Ms Erin Gallen 10

Senior Girls Soccer Winter Uniform Mr Ryan Coutts 15

Senior Boys Soccer Winter Uniform Mr Alan McLatchie 18

Senior Girls Indoor Volleyball Winter Uniform Ms Amber Sunderland 7

Senior Boys Indoor Volleyball Winter Uniform Mr Peter Boylen 7

Senior Boys Cricket Winter Uniform Mr Michael Geddes & Mr John Swindells

14

Senior Girls Touch Rugby Winter Uniform Miss Karolina Lewy 16

Year 10 Girls Netball Winter Uniform Mrs Karen Lafitte 8

Year 10 Boys Soccer Winter Uniform Mr Damian Stefanoff 15

Year 10 Soccer Academy Winter Uniform Mr Damian Stefanoff 20

Year 9 Basketball Boys Winter Uniform Mr Stuart Whelan 7

Year 9 Basketball Girls Winter Uniform Ms Rachael Thomson 7

Year 9 Netball Winter Uniform Ms Rachael Thomson 8

Year 9 Soccer Academy Winter Uniform Mr Damian Stefanoff 31

Year 8/9 Girls Touch Rugby Winter Uniform Mr Francois Lubbe 10

Year 8/9 Girls Soccer Winter Uniform Mr Damian Stefanoff 16

Year 8 Boys Soccer Winter Uniform Mr Damian Stefanoff 16

Year 9 Boys Soccer Winter Uniform Mr Damian Stefanoff 16

4 12.05-12.55 Year 8 Netball Winter Uniform Ms Rachael Thomson 8

Year 8 Boys Basketball Winter Uniform Mr Ned Bryant 8

Year 8 Girls Basketball Winter Uniform Ms Rachael Thomson 8

Year 8 Soccer Academy Winter Uniform Mr Damian Stefanoff 30

Year 8 Boys AFL Academy Winter Uniform Mr Ken Dillion 24

Year 8 Girls AFL Academy Winter Uniform Mr Ken Dillion 24

Year 9 Boys AFL Academy Winter Uniform Mr Ken Dillion 32

Year 9 Girls AFL Academy Winter Uniform Mr Ken Dillion 24

4 12.05-12.55 Year 8/9 Junior AFL Team Winter Uniform Mr Ken Dillion 26

Junior (Year 8/9) Girls Tennis Winter Uniform Mrs Joanna Strydom 5

Junior (Year 8/9) Boys Cricket Winter Uniform Mr Tony Summers 13

Junior (Year 8/9) Boys Tennis Winter Uniform Mrs Jodie Bastow 5

Year 7 Girls Soccer Winter Uniform Ms Shawn Billam 16

Year 7 Girls Netball Winter Uniform Tyra Hayward & Holly O’Keeffe

8

Year 7 Boys Basketball Winter Uniform Mr Ned Bryant & Raymond Rofa

8

Year 7 Boys Soccer Winter Uniform Mr Damian Stefanoff 18

Year 7 Soccer Academy Winter Uniform Mr Damian Stefanoff 24

Year 7 Australian Rules Football Academy

Winter Uniform Mr Ken Dillion 23

LUNCH (12.55-1.25)

5 & 6 1.25-3.05 Drama Club Winter Uniform Ms Tammy Brankstone 29

Jazz Ensemble Winter Uniform Mr James Darnell 6

Barbershop Winter Uniform Ms Fran Christie 22

Mass Band Winter Uniform Ms Fran Christie 28

Elite Dance Team Winter Uniform Ms Sinead Harte 25

Percussion Ensemble Winter Uniform Mr Chris Marquand 6

Brass Ensemble Winter Uniform Ms Ingrid Waters 5

Flute Ensemble Winter Uniform Ms Jan Holdsworth 7

Wind Ensemble Winter Uniform Ms Kylie Malam 9

2108 Singers Winter Uniform Ms Kylie Malam 5

Swing Band Winter Uniform Ms Kylie Malam 25

Year 11 Rock Band Winter Uniform Mr Trevor Bastow 7

Year 10 Rock Band Winter Uniform Ms Kylie Malam 8

Year 7 Rock Band Winter Uniform Mr Scott Young 9

Year 9 Rock Band Winter Uniform Ms Fran Christie 7

Year 8 Rock Band Winter Uniform Mr John Mirco 6

Junior Dance Team Winter Uniform Ms Sophie Abramo & Mr Tony Summers

27

The Hurricanes Cheerleading Winter Uniform Ms Sinead Harte & Ms Meg Rudman

17

Twisters Stunt Group Winter Uniform Ms Meg Rudman 4

Rockabilly Band Winter Uniform Mr Mike Speechley 4

Please do not hesitate to contact me at the College if you have any queries. Mr Andrew Donaldson Dean of Year 10

Soccer Report At the start of this week, the College had three teams in the last 16 of the state (the northern quarter finals), which is a great achievement. On Monday 7th August, the Senior Girls travelled to Mercy College. Three of the girls were unable to play, but the team went in with great confidence and determination. The girls kept working hard and improved as the game went on, scoring two of the last four goals, thanks to Elissa Price and Jen McGlynn. Despite the loss 2-8, they never stopped until the final whistle. On Wednesday, 9th August the Year 8 boys played host to Ballajura Community College. The first half was a tense battle with Ballajura scoring early and our boys equalising only for it to be ruled offside. A few minutes later we levelled the score, however this was short lived as Ballajura quickly took the lead back. Just before half time, Luke Moyser scored his second goal to make it 2-2 at the break. In the second half a few things did not go our way and the opposition scored two late goals to win 2-5. The Year 8 boys are to be commended on their efforts and the progress they have made this year. The Year 8/9 Girls played against Peter Moyes on Thursday, 10th August. Peter Moyes took an early lead in the fifth minute, but almost immediately the score line was levelled via a cracking Jen McGlynn goal. The girls scored the next two goals to take a 3-1 lead into half time. The second half was a real end to end, physical battle, with neither side willing to budge. With no score in the second half, our girls won 3-1, taking them to the last eight in the state. An unbalanced draw means that the Year 8/9 girls are in the South of the River draw and are due to play South Coast Baptist College, who are over 90km away. It is a huge achievement to make the last eight in the state, so congratulations girls and best of luck in the next round.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate and thank our Head Girl, Alex Robinson for her contributions and leadership in the Soccer Academy over the past six years. Alex has been a real source of inspiration for our girls and her positive influence will be sorely missed. Thank you, Alex, for all you have done for the Academy and the girls. Mr Damian Stefanoff Soccer Academy Coordinator

ACC Athletics Squad training will take place on Tuesday and Thursday morning and afternoon, and will commence on Thursday morning next week, 17th August for middle distance, and Thursday afternoon for throws, jumps and sprints. Training is open to all students who are interested in improving technique, fitness or potentially making the final ACC team. The ACC Athletics Carnival takes place on Monday, 11th September (Week 9). Any parents interested in helping at training, possibly coaching or assisting, please contact davis.mathew@imcc.wa.edu.au.

Mr Mat Davis Head of Sport

Uniform Shop The Uniform Shop is looking for volunteers to help. No experience is necessary. If you are able to assist in the Uniform Shop, please contact waite.lyn@imcc.wa.edu.au. All new and existing students requiring a new blazer for next year, please place blazer orders by 19th September. McGarry House students are required to wear their House shirts for McGarry Day on Tuesday, 28th August. AFL and Soccer Academy shorts, training tops and socks are available for purchase. Place orders for AFL and Soccer playing tops by the end of October for delivery next year. Jumpers, scarves and tights are available for purchase from the Uniform Shop. A small quantity of rain jackets is available in sizes 10Y, 12Y and XL. Only jumpers, not sport jackets, may be worn with the winter uniform if cold. Year 12 ties are available for purchase for $20. Students may purchase uniform items themselves at the Uniform Shop or collect an order form to take home. Uniform Shop Trading Hours Tuesday 12noon-4.00pm Thursday 8.00am-11.00am Mrs Lyn Waite Uniform Shop Coordinator

Award for Educational Architecture The Paul Rafter Centre at Irene McCormack Catholic College has been awarded a 2017 Western Australian Architecture Award from The Australian Institute of Architects WA. Parry and Rosenthal Architects, West Perth, received the Award for Educational Architecture for the impressive multi-use double court gymnasium with climbing wall and linked outdoor abseiling tower, and a multi-purpose, two level learning wing accommodating classrooms, multi-purpose spaces, dance, music, band rooms and a recording studio.

The award jury was impressed by the “comprehensive resolution of this project by Parry and Rosenthal Architects. It is a skilfully executed work of architecture that modestly expresses the values of the client, establishes a new public face for the school and surpasses the project requirements on an enjoyment, aesthetic, functional and environmental level”. Students, staff and the wider College community are delighted with sport and learning spaces provided in the new Paul Rafter Centre and the way in which the building serves as a dynamic new landmark for the College.

Photography: Robert Frith, Acorn Photo

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