St Mary’s Open Day originally planned for 17th March has been rescheduled for next term. Next week’s Marian will confirm a new date in Term 2.

You may have heard from your child or read in the Marian this year that our theme for 2014 is WWWWe are the Hands of e are the Hands of e are the Hands of e are the Hands of

ChristChristChristChrist.... This idea grew out of our desire to be a community that is committed to social justice - a community that sincerely

wants to help others even if it means going without some things ourselves! Each year we devise a theme that reflects the type of community engagement and service in which we hope to become involved. Telling everyone about our theme reminds us of our Christian obligations to reach out to others. This reminder also makes us more accountable to the wider community if we make our intentions known to all! During Lent we want to put into ‘action’ the theme We are the Hands of ChristWe are the Hands of ChristWe are the Hands of ChristWe are the Hands of Christ!!!!

This year, with our new student leadership structure, I have been totally ‘blown away’ by our student leaders (including our SRC leaders) and their willingness to serve their community in genuine ways. Did you know that it was their idea to hold the Casual Dress Day/Fundraiser for the CFA volunteers? In taking part in this event, every student and staff member was contributing to a local cause by supporting the tireless efforts of the CFA volunteer workers. The students and staff rallied as one and took up the invitation to wear something red for the occasion. We raised more than $500$500$500$500 and our assembly last Friday afternoon left us in no doubt that everyone wants to contribute to this worthy cause. A sea of red! We all know, though, that there is even more for us to do globally! When we reflect on the many social justice issues in today’s society including the abject poverty in many parts of Australia and the world, the natural disasters that beset some communities, not to mention the impact that war and conflict have on so many other innocent people I am reminded of how lucky we are and that, as Christians, we are called to share what we have for the common good. Each year, during Lent, all Catholic schools traditionally get behind the Project Compassion cause. This initiative is sponsored by Caritas Internationalis. Caritas is an international aid and development agency that helps end poverty, promote justice and uphold the dignity of the world's poor. Our Mission MonMission MonMission MonMission Monitorsitorsitorsitors for 2014 are Will O’SullivanWill O’SullivanWill O’SullivanWill O’Sullivan (SP(SP(SP(SP----G)G)G)G), , , , Madison TarrantMadison TarrantMadison TarrantMadison Tarrant (SP(SP(SP(SP----K)K)K)K) and Denby GardnerDenby GardnerDenby GardnerDenby Gardner (SP(SP(SP(SP----M)M)M)M) and it is part of their responsibilities to motivate the whole College community to get behind this cause during the season of Lent. If your child tells you something about their class Mission box

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or any other social justice event happening at school then hopefully you will make a connection with the theme We are the We are the We are the We are the

HandHandHandHands of Christs of Christs of Christs of Christ and support us.

Each year all schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne are invited to celebrate Catholic Education Week in the week of St Patrick’s Feast Day. It is a time when we get to showcase what is great about our schools! As in previous years, a representative group of students will travel to St Patrick’s Cathedral to join all the other schools in prayer at the annual Catholic Education Week mass and be part of some of the celebrations. One of our key involvements is the annual Art Exhibition which a number of our students will enter and display their art work. Watch this space! This week and next week there will be three camps conducted (Yrs 7, 8 and 10). Due to the bush fires earlier this term we had to postpone the Yr. 7 camp which was rescheduled for this week. Accordingly, the Yr .7 and Yr. 8 groups went off to their respective camps yesterday (Wednesday) and will be back on Friday. The weather forecast for both venues (Albury and Halls Gap) is much more pleasant than some of the weather we have had earlier this month. I wish both groups well. Next week the Yr. 10 students and staff will head off to Phillip Island for their leadership camp.

With just over a week to go there are a few reminders!!With just over a week to go there are a few reminders!!With just over a week to go there are a few reminders!!With just over a week to go there are a few reminders!!

���� Raffle BooksRaffle BooksRaffle BooksRaffle Books - Thank you for all your support. Raffle Books (sold or unsold) must be returned no later than tomorrow, Friday 14Friday 14Friday 14Friday 14thththth MarchMarchMarchMarch. All tickets need to be accounted for. Any unsold tickets will be sold between now and the Carnival.

���� Carnival RidesCarnival RidesCarnival RidesCarnival Rides - Pre-ordered Wrist bandsWrist bandsWrist bandsWrist bands can be purchased from the College Office at $30.00$30.00$30.00$30.00 or on the day for $35.00

Catholic Education WeekCatholic Education WeekCatholic Education WeekCatholic Education Week

Camps, Camps, Camps!Camps, Camps, Camps!Camps, Camps, Camps!Camps, Camps, Camps!

St Mary’s College Carnival St Mary’s College Carnival St Mary’s College Carnival St Mary’s College Carnival

Valued: $700

Sponsored by: Brett and Danielle Thompson

(T.B.S. Marine, Albury/Wodonga) &

St. Mary’s P & F Assoc.

1st Prize: Seafarer Kayak with life

jacket, paddle and gear!

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���� Spinning Wheel ‘BaskeSpinning Wheel ‘BaskeSpinning Wheel ‘BaskeSpinning Wheel ‘Basket of Goodies’t of Goodies’t of Goodies’t of Goodies’

. . . Baskets are filling up! Just prior to the Carnival all of these items will be gathered together and made up in hampers for the Spinning Wheel. Each student will be asked to provide an item for the basket.

JP-C Baby Products

JP-L Baking Items JP-P Pasta Products JP-S Jams & Spreads

MP-B Pet Products MP-H Canned Food MP-J Bathroom Products SP-G Biscuits SP-K Chips & Lollies SP-M Garden Products

���� Can You Help!Can You Help!Can You Help!Can You Help! Help is still needed on some of the stalls. If you can spare an hour please contact these stall holders:

---- BBQ:BBQ:BBQ:BBQ: Alison Elliott (0400 341 330) - Cake StaCake StaCake StaCake Stall:ll:ll:ll: Roxanne Tipping (0405 118 799) - Face Painting:Face Painting:Face Painting:Face Painting: Anne Spencer (Sch. 57 922 611) - Woodchop:Woodchop:Woodchop:Woodchop: Directions, times etc for the Woodchop will be published in next week’s Marian. It is always a pleasure to have families bring along their pets on special occasions to show and share with others. However, for the safety of all, pets may only be brought on to the school site following the approval of the principal. This may be done by contacting the College office. Thank you.

Mr Peter Kelly: PrincipalMr Peter Kelly: PrincipalMr Peter Kelly: PrincipalMr Peter Kelly: Principal

New Australian Privacy Principles came into effect yesterday 12th March 2014. In order to meet the new Australian standards, the St Mary’s College Privacy PolicySt Mary’s College Privacy PolicySt Mary’s College Privacy PolicySt Mary’s College Privacy Policy has been updated. This updated policy will be uploaded to the College website in the near future. In the meantime, if any parent is wishing to view the policy, please contact the College office. Reminder:

Those families with students in Years 8, 9Years 8, 9Years 8, 9Years 8, 9 and 10101010 are advised that the next laptop instalment next laptop instalment next laptop instalment next laptop instalment has now been generated and appears on your current fee statement. This payment: $240: Years 8 & 9

$215: Year 10 …. is due by26th March26th March26th March26th March. Thank you

Mrs Meryl ConnellMrs Meryl ConnellMrs Meryl ConnellMrs Meryl Connell

7-D Kitchen Products 7-M Paper/Party Products 8-H Stationary Products 8-M Laundry Products 9-A Home Hardware 9-D Drinks 10-H Toiletries 10-O Canned Food

PetsPetsPetsPets

Reminder:

. … from The

Business Manager

New Australian Privacy PrinciplesNew Australian Privacy PrinciplesNew Australian Privacy PrinciplesNew Australian Privacy Principles

Laptop ProgramLaptop ProgramLaptop ProgramLaptop Program ‘Next Instalment’‘Next Instalment’‘Next Instalment’‘Next Instalment’

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What a start we have had to What a start we have had to What a start we have had to What a start we have had to 2014. School life for our students can be frenetic and 2014. School life for our students can be frenetic and 2014. School life for our students can be frenetic and 2014. School life for our students can be frenetic and we all need to we all need to we all need to we all need to ensure that they are getting adequate rest and downtime. Ensuring students are getting the ensure that they are getting adequate rest and downtime. Ensuring students are getting the ensure that they are getting adequate rest and downtime. Ensuring students are getting the ensure that they are getting adequate rest and downtime. Ensuring students are getting the required amount of sleep and rest plays an important role in their educational developmentrequired amount of sleep and rest plays an important role in their educational developmentrequired amount of sleep and rest plays an important role in their educational developmentrequired amount of sleep and rest plays an important role in their educational development. Late Arrivals and UniformLate Arrivals and UniformLate Arrivals and UniformLate Arrivals and Uniform Our new procedures relating to students arriving late to school and wearing correct uniform have been received well by both the staff and students. The data has been extremely positive and we have observed a great improvement. Thankyou to parents for ensuring our students are taking pride in their uniform and arriving at school on time. Being in class on time allows the student to start their school day prepared with minimal stress. BULLYING! BULLYING! BULLYING! BULLYING! NO WAYNO WAYNO WAYNO WAY Next Friday 21st MarchFriday 21st MarchFriday 21st MarchFriday 21st March is a nationwide day for Action against Bullying and Violence. During next week all our students will participate in activities within their classroom that play an important role in continuing the education of our students about Bullying and the negative impact of bullying. For more information parents can visit www.bullyingnoway.gov.au. Train TravelTrain TravelTrain TravelTrain Travelllllersersersers Our parents are asked to ensure they are consistently talking to their children about appropriate and safe behaviour while traveling to and from school on trains.

Importantly, students are reminded that they do NOT Importantly, students are reminded that they do NOT Importantly, students are reminded that they do NOT Importantly, students are reminded that they do NOT cross Station Street on their way to and from the train stationcross Station Street on their way to and from the train stationcross Station Street on their way to and from the train stationcross Station Street on their way to and from the train station. Prep Prep Prep Prep ----Year Year Year Year 4 Winter Coat4 Winter Coat4 Winter Coat4 Winter Coat The new winter coat has been on display this week outside JPS and has already attracted some welcome attention from parents. This coat will be available this year through a ‘bulk pre-order’ from Kerris Menswear. Parents are required to attend Kerris Menswear prior to TUESDAY APRIL 1st for a fitting and to place an order. A deposit will be required on this day and full payment will be due when the coat arrives. The cost of the coat is $59.95. College College College College PhotosPhotosPhotosPhotos Our College photo day was a busy day and again highlighted the great spirit and positive behaviour of our students. It was great to witness every student taking pride in their appearance. The photos will be distributed to the school in the coming weeks.

Reminder – time is running out!!

IIIIf any parent has any concerns relating to the wellbeing of their chilf any parent has any concerns relating to the wellbeing of their chilf any parent has any concerns relating to the wellbeing of their chilf any parent has any concerns relating to the wellbeing of their child please contact me by phone or d please contact me by phone or d please contact me by phone or d please contact me by phone or emailemailemailemail::::

sobsobsobsobrien@smseymour.catholic.edu.aurien@smseymour.catholic.edu.aurien@smseymour.catholic.edu.aurien@smseymour.catholic.edu.au....

Mr Sean O’BrienMr Sean O’BrienMr Sean O’BrienMr Sean O’Brien

Student Wellbeing …from the Deputy Principal

Families have 10 days from photo day (4th March) to send in order forms to Arthur Reed PhotosArthur Reed PhotosArthur Reed PhotosArthur Reed Photos (further copies are available from the College Office).

Payment options are: chq, money order, credit card or order online.

After such time a $15.00 late free will apply.

Did your chDid your chDid your chDid your child forget to ild forget to ild forget to ild forget to hand in their photo hand in their photo hand in their photo hand in their photo

envelope?envelope?envelope?envelope?

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Strengthening Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes.Strengthening Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes.Strengthening Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes.Strengthening Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes.

Initiatives being implemented this term have included the following. Creative Arts 5Creative Arts 5Creative Arts 5Creative Arts 5----7777 – Students are in mixed level groupings and they have a double session of 2 subjects per week for a 13week block. By the end of the year they will have participated in Textiles, ICT, Woodwork, Drama, Music and Art. The considerations of the learning needs of the emerging adolescent (including developing student – student relationships and student – teacher relationships), as well as promoting learning and engagement are key priorities. Numeracy Professional DevelopmentNumeracy Professional DevelopmentNumeracy Professional DevelopmentNumeracy Professional Development – Numeracy learning is just as important for a child’s development as Literacy. This year our team has set a priority to raise the profile of Numeracy. The emphasis on Numeracy and the development of a more personalised learning approach is underway. Students will be participating in formal diagnostic assessments from ACER to allow teachers to know exactly which skills a student needs to be taught next. We will also be organising some activities for parents to attend later in the year. Curriculum Maps for term 1Curriculum Maps for term 1Curriculum Maps for term 1Curriculum Maps for term 1 – These are now on display in all 7-10 homerooms. Students can see the units of work, the learning focus and assessments across their subjects for the term. Students are encouraged to view these and take responsibility for tracking their learning. PlannersPlannersPlannersPlanners – It is strongly recommended that parents refer to the student planner and discuss any entries with your child. This is a great way to initiate the conversation about learning and managing the workload. Students and staff taking responsibility for learningStudents and staff taking responsibility for learningStudents and staff taking responsibility for learningStudents and staff taking responsibility for learning – all staff are here to support your child’s learning. As the term draws to a close if you or your child has any concerns regarding your child’s progress, please contact the teacher or myself as soon as possible.

[ Students in Art with Mrs Moore completing ‘Torn Paper Collage’ pieces ] From the students…

- It’s a good way to meet other people and to see your friends from other classes. Sinead, Yr.Sinead, Yr.Sinead, Yr.Sinead, Yr. 5555;;;;

- Good to be with older and younger people, and you can look up to them. A really good working environment - you can talk and work at the same time. Will, Yr.Will, Yr.Will, Yr.Will, Yr. 6666;;;;

- I like working with 5/6’s because we can still be in touch with our friends in year 6. Mary, Yr. Mary, Yr. Mary, Yr. Mary, Yr. 7777....

Please contact me: Please contact me: Please contact me: Please contact me: cbuhler@smseymour.catholic.edu.aucbuhler@smseymour.catholic.edu.aucbuhler@smseymour.catholic.edu.aucbuhler@smseymour.catholic.edu.au for any further information.for any further information.for any further information.for any further information.

Learning & Teaching

…from the Deputy Principal

Mrs Christine BuhlerMrs Christine BuhlerMrs Christine BuhlerMrs Christine Buhler

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Year 9 students completed Year 9 students completed Year 9 students completed Year 9 students completed their first Melbourne trip of the B4W program on the 5th of March.their first Melbourne trip of the B4W program on the 5th of March.their first Melbourne trip of the B4W program on the 5th of March.their first Melbourne trip of the B4W program on the 5th of March.

We visited St Patrick’s CathedralSt Patrick’s CathedralSt Patrick’s CathedralSt Patrick’s Cathedral in East Melbourne before catching a tram back to the CBD. We visited the ‘Green Men’Green Men’Green Men’Green Men’ on the corner of Swanson and Bourke Streets. This location is one of our regular meeting points. From there we went to the oldest Catholic Church in Victoria, St Francis St Francis St Francis St Francis in LonsdaleLonsdaleLonsdaleLonsdale StreetStreetStreetStreet, for Ash Wednesday Mass. Bishop Hart was in charge. The church was packed to the rafters, but we were early enough to find seats! We then had lunchlunchlunchlunch in the designated area around Bourke and Swanson SBourke and Swanson SBourke and Swanson SBourke and Swanson Streetstreetstreetstreets before boarding a very full tram for the ride down Bourke Street and back to Southern Cross. Student punctuality was excellent, as was their ability to follow instructions. The response of the students was very positive and all are looking forward to our next trip.

B4W TeamB4W TeamB4W TeamB4W Team

Yr.9 B4W (Beyond 4 Walls) Program

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Reminder: Issue 2 is out now. Order forms are due back by MondayMondayMondayMonday 17171717thththth MarcMarcMarcMarch.h.h.h. 2014.

Any enquiries please contact me at the College on 57 922 611.

Mrs Linda Mrs Linda Mrs Linda Mrs Linda HHHHeveren: everen: everen: everen: Library Resource CentreLibrary Resource CentreLibrary Resource CentreLibrary Resource Centre

A group of parents met with Mrs Lisa Creak, P-2 Literacy Leader, last Tuesday morning and had a great discussion about how to help their child learn to read at home. Parents enjoyed the opportunity to find out what teachers say and do to help children get underway with early reading strategies.

Lisa will be running another session next Thursday 20th MarchThursday 20th MarchThursday 20th MarchThursday 20th March at 3:303:303:303:30pmpmpmpm

in her classroom (Room 6). This is another great opportunity for Prep parents to get tips on early reading strategies, and for other P-2 parents who have questions about what they can do at home as their child reads longer and more difficult texts.

Mrs Anne Spencer: Mrs Anne Spencer: Mrs Anne Spencer: Mrs Anne Spencer: PPPP----4 Co4 Co4 Co4 Co----ordinatorordinatorordinatorordinator

From The… Library Resource Centre

Scholastic Book Clubbers!

Year 7Year 7Year 7Year 7 Completed Maths Test – Tues 11/2 Year 8Year 8Year 8Year 8 Food Tech: Nutrition Assignment

Year 9Year 9Year 9Year 9 Indo: Profiles due

Year 10Year 10Year 10Year 10 Sci: Genetics Report due 17/3

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Literacy

Home Reading – 2nd Session

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CANTEEN ROSTERCANTEEN ROSTERCANTEEN ROSTERCANTEEN ROSTER

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Friday 14th Mar Louise Dawson, Jenny Page Monday 17th Mar Jenna Fairbridge

Tuesday 18th Mar Julie Robinson

Wednesday 19th Mar Sue Conroy

Thursday 20th Mar Michelle Gleeson Friday 21st Mar Ann Maree Gregson, Siobhan Thornberry

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Friday 14th Mar Yr. 7 Camp ‘Wymah Valley’

Day 3 of 3: - approx. return time 3.00pm

Yr.8 Camp ‘Halls Gap’ Day 3 of 3: - approx.. return time 4.30pm

Monday 17th Mar Catholic Education Week ‘St. Patrick’s Day’ Tuesday 18th Mar Hume Swimming (Sec) Wed. 19th Mar Yr.10 Camp ‘Phillip Island’ – D1 of 3 (Depart: 8.30am; return Friday

5.00pm) - Please note change of depart time from 8.00am to 8.30am Thurs. 20th Mar SRC Excursion: St. Patrick’s

Cathedral – Education Week Mass (Depart: 8.00am; return 3.00pm) Home Reading Session ‘2’ with Mrs Lisa Creak, JP-C Classroom

(3.30pm)

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