mid-year break
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IMCC Newsletter 20 Friday 2nd July 2021
Mid-year Break Thank you to all students, families and staff for the practical manner which the Covid restrictions have been managed this week. Understandably many families, both students and staff, would have had moments of apprehensiveness undertaking Covid19 tests and waiting for results. We appreciate the excellent communication from families about student attendance. Best wishes to all students, staff and family members for a well-deserved mid-year break and we pray that there will be a smooth return to classes for Term 3. If there are any changes to arrangements for Term 3, a special edition will be sent to you on Friday 16 July. With the end of the semester we farewell
• Mrs Erin Gallen, VET Coordinator and Care Group Teacher for Year 9 Evans B and previously teacher of Social Sciences and Mathematics.
• Mrs Peggy Fitzgerald, Year 7 McGarry A Care Group Teacher and science teacher, who has appointed Pedagogical Practice Consultant for WA Catholic Schools.
• Mrs Angela Byrne, College Psychologist, who has been appointed to St Marks College. We appreciate the excellent service that Mrs Gallen, Mrs Fitzgerald and Mrs Byrne have given to our College community and their support to students, staff and families and wish them success with their new ventures. We extend our best wishes to
• Mrs Amy Richardson, Year 8 McGarry B Care Group Teacher and Visual Arts Coordinator, who is taking Parental Leave awaiting the birth of her first child.
• Mrs Nicole Pearce Year 8 Dunlea B Care Group Teacher and Learning Support Co-Ordinator who will be on Long Service Leave for Term 3.
Term 3 Start Students will return to school on Tuesday 20 July. Teachers will recommence on Monday, 19 July with a day of personal and Professional Development. College Office Opening Times The College Office opening times during the semester break will be: Monday 5 July - Friday 16 July: 9.00am - 3.00pm Monday 19 July: Closed. From Tuesday 20 July: Normal office opening times, 8.00am - 4.00pm. Semester 1 Reports The student Semester 1 reports will be available on SEQTA today. The Semester 1 report letter, which contains information about Parent/Student/Teacher interviews and 2022 Course selections, can be found in the document tab on SEQTA
Parish Information Clarkson Parish St Andrew’s Catholic Church Parish Priest, Fr Dariusz (Darek) Krzysztalowicz SDS Tel: 9407 7512 E: [email protected] http://www.standrewsclarkson.com/
Yanchep & Lancelin Pastoral Area Parish Priest, Fr. Augustine Puthota. Tel: 9561 2172
Ocean Reef Parish St Simon Peter Catholic Church Parish Priest, Fr. Franciszek Kot Tel: 9300 4885 E: [email protected]
Congratulations to Students with Excellence for Learning Attributes Congratulations to all students who have achieved Excellence for Learning Attributes Awards in Semester 1. These awards are for students who on their report achieve consistent for all learning attributes for each course and excellent for the Care Group Teachers criteria. Considering the interruptions caused by the Covid-19, it is an outstanding performance by the students. Students will be presented with certificates at Year level assemblies early in Term 3. Year 12 Lily Allan Golding A Kirsty Carmichael Golding B Joshua Grobbelaar Golding B Cassie Hall McGarry B Ella Lemson Evans B Emelie Mathew Golding B Caoimhe McGuigan Dunlea B Elizabeth Mole Golding B Tahlia Pinch Dunlea B Kayden Scott McGarry B Ashley Truran Golding B Year 11 Lisa Carosin Evans A Luca Kitching Dunlea B Mandie Lombard McGarry A Year 10 Lucy Abbott Dunlea A Thomas Abbott Dunlea B Tiffany Cruz Golding A Elloise Erikson McGarry B Robin Harris McGarry A Emily Pinch Dunlea B Addison Squire Evans A Year 9 Jericho Ayalde Evans A Ogwaro P’Ogwaro Dunlea B Year 8 Poppy Clarke Dunlea B Sara Meakins Golding A Bilha Odongo Evans B Deltra Stace Evans A Alyssa Torrance Evans A Emma Welsh Golding B Simon Hubka McGarry B Year 7 Rhys Hoar Golding B Amarna Mutter McGarry A Tish Perez Golding B Althea Rocillo Dunlea A Keeno Uriate Golding A
Performing Arts – Gala Night
Thursday 24 June, the Performing Arts Department held a night featuring dance, drama, and music. The combined efforts saw over 100 students from Years 7-12 perform. Pre-show entertainment was provided by several music students while guests enjoyed food and cold drinks in the PRC.
The evening began with a Musical Theatre medley featuring songs from the musicals the College has presented over the last 20 years. Featured in this item were students from East Butler and St Francis of Assisi Primary Schools who had attended recent Performing Arts workshops at the College. Solo and duet performances by Courtney Heath, Anya Solaz McGann, Matilda Dillon, Sara Meakins and Emma Welsh and Caitlyn Emery & Chloe Fick were of a brilliant standard and the evening was ably led by the 2021 Performing Arts Captains Niamh Clarke, Skylar McNamara, Charlotte Mullins, and Bailey Ray. Sincere thanks to all the staff who made the night possible including Mr Andrijasevich, Mrs Brankstone, Mr Doe, Miss McGaw and Mr Tony Summers.
Mrs Erica Royle Acting Head of Performing Arts
Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews The Parent-Student-Teacher interviews will be held on Tuesday, 27th July 2021 in the Paul Rafter Centre, commencing at 1.30 pm and concluding at 6.30 pm. Classes for students will conclude at 12.50 pm, at the start of lunch. If your child needs to remain at the College, the Library will be available for students to do schoolwork.
• Access to the Parent Teacher Online (PTO) for booking interviews will be available from Saturday 3rd July 2021. To access the bookings, go to: https://bookings.parentteacheronline.com.au?school=bz9at
• Alternatively, you can download the PTO App to your phone (Android and IOS). The school code to use is bz9at
• Press the Icon "Obtain PIN/Password" and enter your email address (as registered with the College). A logon and pin will then be sent to the email address. Please contact the IT Network Office ([email protected]) if you have any difficulties with the process.
• PTO bookings will close on Sunday 25th July 2021. If your child had an interview requested on the Semester One Report or in PTO, please select a time for the interview. You are encouraged to make appointments with teachers, even if an interview has not been requested. It is an expectation that your child attends the interview if a booking is made. Students attending the interviews are expected to be in College uniform. Mr Darren Ballantyne Assistant Deputy Principal Year 7
Rottnest Photography Excursion
On Tuesday, the Year 11 and 12 Design Photography students, along with Ms. George and Mr. Deurloo, braved the cold weather for their trip to photograph Rottnest. It was a long and tiring day, leaving the College at 9am and returning at 6pm, but the trip was worth it. Students had to implement the 10 compositional techniques they had learnt over the last few weeks during class and take creative photos that demonstrated their understanding of these techniques, such as the ‘rule of thirds’ and utilising ‘foreground interest’. Students also used a lens ball for certain shots. With its unique spherical shape, the lens balls create stunning imagery through the technique of refraction. For the remainder of the project, students will be editing their photos and designing tourism merchandise for Rottnest Island. The group was thankful that the weather held off and gave them the perfect day to be creative, and visit a range of locations around the island. A range of their edited photos and Rottnest merchandise will be on display next term at the College’s Creations Exhibition. Mrs Amy Richardson Head of Visual Art
St Francis of Assisi – Instrumental Workshop On Monday 28 June, the College welcomed students from St Francis of Assisi to participate in an instrumental Workshop with Year 7-9 members of the swing band. The students were ably led by music tutor and swing band conductor Mr Tim Newhouse and assisted by Mr Scott Andrijasevich. Our thanks for all the students and staff involved in making the workshop such a successful event.
Mrs Erica Royle Acting Head of Performing Arts
Religious Education - Letters of care
Lock down can be a difficult time for our friends and family, but at the College we have tried to provide comfort to those who may be struggling. Students in Year 8, RE have written letters to Aged-Care residents in their local community, to reach out and provide comfort during these difficult times of isolation. Students spent time decorating their letters, writing prayers to those in need and providing personal stories of happiness and love, in the hope of shining some light into the lives of others. The effort and Catholic spirit the students demonstrated in their act of charity is inspiring. We can all contribute in little ways to make a big difference in people's lives, and it was truly wonderful to watch the students do this. Miss Amelia Ioannides Teacher
Community Service Cert II Class Year 11 & 12 Over the past two weeks, we have been interacting with the children from St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School. Each week we have participated in many activities with the younger children. The activities included making Yoghurt Snowmen with the Year 1s, Play-dough with the Year 2s, Slime with the Year 3s, Fruit Kebabs with the Year 4s, and Milkshakes and Pancakes with the Year 5s. Unfortunately, due to Covid restrictions, we won’t be carrying on these activities until Term 3, when we will be looking forward to making Pizzas with the Year 6s. It has been such a rewarding experience getting to know the children, building bonds with them, and teaching them skills that they can use as they transition through primary school and into high school. We cannot wait to see the students all again soon! Milly Howlett Year 12
Mr Robert Marshall Principal