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T E R M 1 W E E K 1 1 – 1 3 A P R I L 2 0 1 8 – I S S U E 1 1 / 1 8 Dear St Michael’s College Community, Terry MacDermot’s Retirement It is with great regret that we farewell Mr Terry MacDermot, who will be retiring at the end of Term 1. Terry has been an outstanding servant of the College over the last 30 years, gaining the personal and professional respect of staff, students and families alike through his work as a Visual Art teacher, Head of Department and Golf Coordinator. His talent, skill, care, humour and dedication will be fondly remembered and sorely missed at St Michael’s. Terry has loved his time at St Michael’s College, though now has other ventures he is ready to pursue. I’m sure I speak on behalf of the St Michael’s College community in thanking and congratulating Terry, as well as wishing him all the very best in the new phase of life. End of Term A quick look back at the Term 1 calendar gives a clear indication of the vibrancy of life at St Michael’s College. In addition to the ongoing core commitment to teaching and learning, you will find a range of opportunities undertaken across the College this term, including: campus leadership and social justice programs, summer sport and co-curricular activities, parent welcome evenings, campus and family Masses, Ash Wednesday celebrations, seminar/reflection days, Sacramental preparation, Year 8 camps, ‘De La Sauce’, sports days, x-country house day, swimming and athletics carnivals, College tours, Arts Week, music and drama performances, curriculum excursions, Carnevale, pastoral/curriculum presentations and performances, Night at the Museum, Easter Liturgies, garden activities, Harmony Day and, of course Mission Action Day. As we come to the end of a productive term, I’d like to thank staff, students and families for your ongoing support, commitment and partnership. Reports, Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews and Portfolio Conference Evening As you are aware, Secondary Campus reports will be available online through SEQTA at the end of term. Whilst parents have had ongoing access to real time assessment data through SEQTA during the term, these interim reports are designed to provide a summary of assessments for each subject. This is always a good time to reflect on the learning and achievement of each student and perhaps reset goals for the remainder of the year. The reports will also be a useful catalyst for discussions with teachers during the upcoming Parent/Student/Teacher evening to be held at the Secondary campus early next term. Please also note that the rescheduled Primary Campus Portfolio Conference Evening will be held on Tuesday 8 May. Thank you to all Primary families for your understanding and support with the rescheduling. Live Jesus in our hearts! John Foley Principal

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CALENDAR

TERM 2 2018 (subject to change)

APRIL 30 Classes Resume MAY 1 History Month 2 Parent/Teacher Interviews Years 7 - 9 Early Dismissal 12.45pm Year 11 Meningococcal Vaccinations 3 Caica Cup 4 - 6 Generations in Jazz Mt Gambier 8 Portfolio Conference Evening Primary

Early Dismissal 12.40pm Parent/Teacher Interviews Years 10 - 12 Early Dismissal 12.45pm 9 Years 10 - Year 12 Academic Assembly 10 Whole School Mass 9.00am 13 Mother’s Day 15 NAPLAN Year 7 and 9 17 NAPLAN Year 3 and 5 17 - 18 Italian Immersion Year 11/12 21 - 25 Charities Week 25 MAD QUIZ NIGHT 22 - 23 Year 12 Drama Production 7.00pm 26 National Sorry Day 27 - 3 June National Reconciliation Week 29 Year 7 ICAS Science Competition 31 Year 7 (2020) Enrolment Interviews Years 7, 8 and 9 Photos JUNE 1 College Campus Tours 9.00am 1 - 3 The Long Walk Excursion 3 Mabo Day 4 - 7 Italian Week 4 - 7 Year 8 - 9 Life Education 5 World Environment Day 6 Year 9 Leaders Day 8 Staff Professional Development NO CLASSES 11 Queen’s Birthday Holiday Volunteers Day 12 Year 9 Girls Drama Performance 13 - 15 Business Week 14 ICAS Writing Competition Years 4 and 6 15 Year 7 Drama Performance

RIP Mr Mark Beswick On Wednesday, we commemorated the life of Mr Mark Beswick our friend, colleague and teacher. His funeral, whilst terribly sad was a celebration of life, a life that will be remembered with great affection. We continue to provide our thoughts, prayers and support for Mark’s family, friends and colleagues during this time of loss. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

EARLY DISMISSALS Please be aware of the following early dismissals: Parent/Teacher Interviews (S) / Portfolio Conference Evening (P) Term 2 Wednesday 2 May: Secondary Campus at 12.45pm Tuesday 8 May: Secondary Campus at 12.45pm / Primary Campus at 12.40pm

UNIFORM SHOP HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS Please see below the opening hours for the Uniform Shop during the Term 1 holidays. Trading hours are between 8.00am - 4.30pm. • Thursday 19 April and Friday 20 April • Monday 23 April and Tuesday 24 April • Monday 30 April (first day of school)

MISSION ACTION DAY – THANK YOU Many thanks to all parents, students and staff who supported MAD 2018. All students and staff had a fantastic day and the weather could not have been more perfect. Once again, the generosity of the College community has been overwhelming and as of today, the amount donated is just over $47,000. St Michael's College has again demonstrated that community spirit is alive and well. It was wonderful to see the students engaging in their activity, building new friendships, interacting positively with their teachers and generally having a terrific time. Once again, a huge thank you to all involved and for the way you embraced the day. Mr Sam Kitschke - Director of Pastoral - Secondary Campus and Mr Matt Rowlands - Director Student Wellbeing & Administration - Primary Campus

SAVE THE DATE! MAD QUIZ NIGHT 2018 Once again, MAD Quiz Night is fast approaching and will be held on Friday 25 May at 7.00pm. Please save this date in your diary and come along to enjoy the evening with your family and friends. Further details will be available soon. MAD Donations Our College and House Leaders are busy collecting donations from around the local community to support this year’s MAD Quiz Night. Further to this, if anyone in the College community would be interested in donating an item or a voucher, please contact Bonnie Dorian via the Henley Beach Campus office on 8356 5966. The name of the business donating the item will be acknowledged in 'The Star'. A reminder that we would love any items big and small, valuable and not so valuable. The more items/vouchers that are donated, the more fun that can be had on the night and of course the more money we can raise for those most in need. Mr Sam Kitschke - Director of Pastoral - Secondary Campus

STUDENT ABSENCE Please advise student lateness or

absenteeism via the designated phone numbers:

PRIMARY: 8150 2397

SECONDARY: 8150 2323

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PRIMARY CAMPUS SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL Four of our Secondary Campus students are involved in the school holiday production of "Seussical the Musical" at The Parks Theatre. Performances run from Monday 23 April to Thursday 26 April. Tickets can be booked here. Each of the St Michael's students have leading characters to play, Luca Camozzato (Year 8) is 'The Cat in the Hat', James Packenham (Year 7) is one of the 'Wickersham Brothers', James Gheude (Year 9) is 'General Schmitz' and Henry Cook (Year 8) is 'Vlad Vladikoff'. They have been rehearsing all term and are about to enter a week of intensive rehearsals during the first week of the holiday break. We wish the boys all the best for their upcoming performances! “Break a leg!"

Ms Talia Gaertner-Jones - Music and Performing Arts Teacher - Primary

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BIGGEST MORNING TEA SMC Primary Campus is taking part in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea this year and would love for you to come along. You will be helping the College raise money for Cancer Council, which will go towards helping to achieve our vision of a cancer-free future. Biggest Morning Tea tickets are now available; please use this link and password: SMCBMT18 to purchase your ticket. If you are unable to attend, donations can be made via this link. Mr Damian Patton, Deputy Principal - Primary and Parent Committee - Primary

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SECONDARY CAMPUS REMINDER TO PARENTS OF YEAR 11 STUDENTS Meningococcal B Vaccine Herd Immunity Study participants only. Parents/legal guardians are reminded that nurses from City of Charles Sturt will be attending the school on Wednesday 2 May (Week 1 Term 2). If your child is enrolled in this study please ensure they are in attendance on the morning of this day. Mr Brent Parfrey - Daily Organiser

COLLEGE UNIFORM – TERMS 2 AND 3 The end of Term 1 is quickly approaching and as such, it is an opportune time to prepare for the change of uniform for Terms 2 and 3. For many students it will have been six months since they have worn the College winter uniform and some adjustments may need to be made to ensure that they are ready for Term 2. Please find below, an extract from the College diary (page 17) which outlines the uniform requirements. Please pay particular attention to the requirement to have the white shirt tucked in at all times. Please note that clothing worn under the uniform should not be visible at all. Other guidelines regarding College expectations relating to hair, jewellery, makeup and piercings are on page 18 of the College diary. Should you have any concerns regarding this information please contact your child’s Pastoral Teacher, Year Level Director, Assistant Year Level Director, or other members of the Leadership team. Boys

• Blazer - worn to and from school • Tie - top button on shirt must be done up • Shirt - must be tucked in during Terms 2 and 3 • Blue St Michael’s jumper with crest • College spray jacket (optional) • Grey trousers • Grey or black socks • Black leather traditional school shoes - (no boots,

ripple soles, runners, canvas or skate shoes) • No printed or coloured t-shirts or skivvies as

undershirts • Black leather belt

Girls

• Blazer - worn to and from school • Tie - top button on shirt must be done up • Shirt - must be tucked in • Blue St Michael’s jumper with crest • College spray jacket (optional) • Skirt (not shorter than knee length) and must

not be rolled up at waist • Navy stockings (no knee high socks) • Girls’ navy pants available to order from Dobsons

uniform Shop (optional) • Black leather traditional school shoes polished (no

high heels, canvas shoes, boots or scuffs) • No printed or coloured t-shirts or skivvies as

undershirts Mr John Lambert – Deputy Principal Pastoral – Secondary Campus

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PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS In Term 2, Parent/Teacher Interviews are scheduled for: • Years 7 - 9: Wednesday 2 May • Years 10 - 12: Tuesday 8 May Parents/caregivers are welcome to request appointments for appropriate events. An email containing information regarding the process will be forwarded to families on Tuesday 17 April (during term break).

Should you have any queries during the term break please call Lynda White on 8150 2368 or email Lynda.White@smc.sa.edu.au Please be advised that the Term 1 report enables Subject Teachers to request an interview with parents/caregivers. Whilst it is up to the parents/caregivers to take up the offer, you are encouraged to accept the opportunity to discuss your child’s progress. Every attempt will be made to ensure that interviews requested by teachers and parents/caregivers are allocated; however, in some cases this may not be possible due to the demands and constraints of the program. To make the most of the interview it is important to be prepared. Before meeting with the teacher plan specific questions you wish to ask and identify factors of which teachers may need to be aware. The interview process should be seen as an opportunity for a two-way discussion where the interests of your child are important considerations for both parties. We also strongly encourage students to attend the interviews in order to enhance the conversation and to hear constructive feedback firsthand. After the interview, it is important for parents to follow up with their son or daughter, on matters discussed. Acknowledge strengths, identify areas where improvements can be made and encourage your child to take responsibility for his/her own learning. The timeline for both events is detailed below. We look forward to seeing you and your child. TIMELINE OF PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEW PROCESS TERM 2 2018

Tuesday 17 April Email forwarded to guardians/caregivers Years 7 - 9

Monday 30 April 9.00am

Program will close for generation of appointments for the Years 7 - 9 event only. The Years 10 -12

event will remain open for requests during this time

Monday 30 April 2.00pm

Program will open for Years 7 - 9 event Modifications to times can be made at this time if required

Tuesday 1 May 9.00am Final close for the Years 7 - 9 Event only

Wednesday 2 May Parent/teacher interviews conducted for Years 7 - 9 only Years 10 - 12

Friday 4 May 9.00am Program will close for generation of Years 10 - 12 appointments

Friday 4 May 2.00pm

Program will open. Modifications can be made at this time if required.

Monday 7 May 9.00am Final close for Years 10 - 12 event

Tuesday 8 May Parent/teacher interviews conducted for Years 10 - 12 only Please note all year levels will finish at 12.45pm on both of these days

Ms Bron Kemp - Director of Curriculum and Assessment

MADAGASCAR – A MUSICAL ADVENTURE FT. MATTHEW MONTI

The Adelaide Youth Theatre is pleased to present the SA Premiere of DreamWorks ‘Madagascar – A Musical Adventure’. Among 80 young performers, Matthew Monti (11PC-08) will be playing the part of ‘Melman the Giraffe’ (made famous by David Schwimmer of Friends). This is a show for the whole family with all of your favourite characters from the animated movie coming to full life before your eyes! High-energy songs, colourful costumes and the funniest characters you will have seen in a long time. Good luck Matthew! • Saturday 21 April 2.00pm and 6.00pm • Arts Theatre, Angas Street, Adelaide • Book at: www.adelaideyouththeatre.com.au

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NEWS FROM YEAR 9 PASTORAL CARE As the term comes to a close, we have been able to explore some valuable learning experiences in Year 9. In Week 9, Library staff, Mrs Pepe-Micholos and Mrs Coleman presented a session which was focused on digital citizenship and literacy. While this session summarised the learning of earlier material elaborated by Brainstorm Productions and the Sonya Ryan presentation, it also focused on the literacy aspects of the digital world. The presentation will soon be available on the Year 9 Pastoral Care page on SEQTA. This Wednesday 4 April, an introduction to Wing Chun for boys’ classes was facilitated by Adelaide Wing Chun Academy. Wing Chun is an ancient martial art, which intends to use mindful action rather than muscle. It includes the intent to be free from the need to impress others with physical prowess. There is an aim to be understanding, accepting and kind without the fear of being thought weak for kindness. The philosophy endeavours to help each person tap into the inner power and to take control of and be responsible for their own life. It is designed to help recognise how using positive energy and accomplishing goals of a positive nature are so much more powerful than negative thought and deed. Click here to access further resources. This fits in well with our discussion of character strengths and being the best we can be in Year 9. It was wonderful to see the boys participating with open minds, with the right amount of zest and curiosity and with a helpful dose of teamwork! The girls’ classes, who are working on teambuilding will experience Wing Chun at the end of next term.

Ms Tonia Carfora - Year 9 Director

STAGE 2 PE STUDENTS On Tuesday 10 April, the Stage 2 PE students attended the UniSA Connect to Exercise & Sport Science Conference at the City East campus. Students attended five workshops and two keynote speakers covered topics such as training in altered environments, brain to muscle and how we move, objective measure of exercise load, exercise physiology and energy systems, and biomechanics, technology and sport psychology. It was a fantastic opportunity for students to experience the facilities at the University and apply theoretical course content throughout the interactive workshops.

Mrs Sally Nicholson - Head of Department - Health and Physical Education

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HOST FAMILY/FAMILIES NEEDED A student from our sister school in Italy would like to attend St Michael's College on a semester-long exchange in Semester 2. The student is 16 years of age and currently completing the equivalent of Year 11 in Italy. He will be placed in a Year 11 class at St Michael's and is currently engaged in a bilingual education program where some of his subjects are taught in Italian and others in English. Whilst host families are not required to speak Italian, students studying Italian would benefit from the opportunity to practise their Italian with him. Expressions of interest are urgently required in order to accommodate the family's request, so that they can book flights from Italy in time for his commencement at St Michael's in July. Families will receive payment in exchange for hosting to assist with living expenses. Please call me at the College ASAP if you are in a position to assist. Ms Angela Benedetti - Italian Coordinator

YEAR 11 ART AND DESIGN The Year 11 Art and Design students spent last Wednesday 4 May, collecting imagery for their major practical works and folios. The Adelaide Zoo and Botanic Gardens worked in harmony with the weather to provide a bounty of visual material for Art students to draw, paint and photograph. This imagery will be developed in class and will form the foundation of major practical artworks including a fashion collection inspired by birds and a redesign of the Botanic Café including new graphics, signage, menus for the Zoo Café and party graphics and packaging for a children’s Zoo party. The students look forward to sharing their results.

Ms Sally Armour - Teacher

YEAR 7 RETREAT On Thursday 5 April, the Year 7 students participated in a retreat experience at the Grange Surf Club. Our Lasallian Youth Ministers, Calia Sandona and Scott Hanel along with Youth Ministers, Caleb and Matt from St Bede’s College in Melbourne ran a program with the theme of relationships and leadership. Year 11 Lasallian Youth Leaders (LYL) ran small group sessions providing students with the opportunity to examine what makes a positive or negative relationship. They examined the qualities of famous leaders and spent time exploring what leadership is in a general sense and more specifically in a Lasallian sense. Students engaged in an activity to examine relationships and the different experiences we have that helps us grow as individuals and a community. The day was interspersed with lots of fun games and activities on the beach. The staff and LYL’s involved appreciated the cooperation and enthusiasm of the students. “The Year 7 classes had a retreat day at Grange beach. The day focused around building relationships with each other. It was refreshing to have something different rather than our usual classes. We had numerous conversations in our small groups about what makes a positive and negative relationship. We also had plenty of breaks where we played games named ‘Dragon Egg’ and the crowd favourite ‘Jockeys Up’. We had pizza for lunch and played on the beach. The end of the day was the best because we played more ‘Jockeys Up’ and tied strings to symbolise our connections to one another.” Joseph Del Giglio (7BPC-02) “On the Year 7 retreat day we went to the Grange Surf Life Saving Club. We learnt about leadership, actions and relationships. We had guests come all the way from Melbourne, Matt and Caleb, as well as our Lasallian Youth Ministers, Calia and Scott. We played some fun games to improve our focus, which included ‘Jockeys Up’ and ‘Dragon Egg’. At recess and lunch, we went to the nearby beach and played some beach sports and games. Some of these included beach footy, soccer and cricket. We ended up having lots of fun and learnt many new things. This was a fun day for us, as we have never done anything like this before. James Packenham (7BPC-02) Mr Robert Dempsey - Director of Mission

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SMC @ THE BIG DAY IN IT The Big Day in IT is a national conference designed for both high school and university students interested in careers in technology. On Thursday 5 April, teachers from the Digital Technologies Department accompanied 26 IT career-minded students to the University of Adelaide for an opportunity to listen to keynote speakers from some of the most influential industry leaders in IT. These included Microsoft, SA Power Networks, IBM, WiseTech Global, Novus Res and AXIOS, as well as the Australian Government ICT Cadetship Program and the Cyber Security Division of the Department of Human Services. Students were encouraged to consider the part that they will play in the futures of technology and asked to explore and discuss the future developments of AI, augmented reality, cyber security and big data. The day allowed students the opportunity to ask questions and seek guidance from leaders in the IT industry.

Ms Maria Cardillo - Head of Department - IT

LEARNING ABOUT ARCHITECTURE, ART AND AUSTRALIAN HISTORY IN ITALIAN

Last month, the Year 9 Italian students learned about architecture and Adelaide’s history in Italian while looking for Italy in Adelaide. Four classes travelled to the CBD to look for evidence of Italy’s influence on the city of Adelaide. Teachers led the tours predominantly in Italian, immersing the students in new language, Australian history and architectural knowledge. The students were asked to examine public art, make observations and name the architectural features of many buildings and notice the Italian presence in the Central Market. Through this excursion, not only did students find strong evidence of Italian influences, they also developed their knowledge of architectural features, how the Treasury Building got its name and what Parliament House was actually supposed to look like before the money ran dry and the design had to be scaled back. They learned of the reason behind Colonel William Light’s design of Adelaide, Edmund Wright’s fascination with Italian Renaissance artists and the connection between that passion and the faces on the Town Hall. They learned that Edmund Wright was not only the Mayor of the city of Adelaide; he was also the architect

responsible for Town Hall’s design, along with a number of other prominent buildings. In addition, they learned about Venus, the first public work of art erected in Adelaide and the inspiration behind Rundle Mall’s famous bronze pigs. A display inside Adelaide Arcade made the connection between its design and the cathedrals in Florence and Rome particularly difficult to ignore. It was hard not to notice the strong connections Adelaide has with Italian culture, given the multitude of Corinthian, Doric and Ionic columns, balustrades, pediments, porticoes and acanthus leaves embellishing buildings across Adelaide and the presence of Italian foods at the Central Market. The students learned to look at Adelaide through different eyes, and gained a new appreciation of the impact Italy has had on Adelaide. This new perspective will ensure they never look at the city the same way again. Ms Angela Benedetti - Italian Coordinator

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LINKING ITALIAN AND DRAMA On Tuesday 10 April, the Year 8 students were kept in stitches of laughter by Melbourne-based theatre troupe, Make-A-Scene, who performed their latest show, Fooling in Love. In true Commedia dell’arte style, performers, Rosa and Jasper, interacted with the audience with hilarious outcomes. Students had roles as Mt Vesuvius, residents of Pompeii and the ocean, and later bridesmaids and flower-bearers, as well as offering advice to Colombina about her relationship problems. Developed in Italy in the 16th Century, Commedia dell’arte is a theatre style, which was the foundation of slap-stick comedy and modern television sitcoms. Our travelling performers brought to life stock characters (Colombina, Arlecchino, Pantalone, Pulcinella and a unique Russian version of the Spanish Capitano) based on common stereotypes, in a modern-day setting. Traditional leather masks made in Italy enabled them to quickly switch characters, made even more obvious by their clever use of body language, animal-like movements and altered voices. The performance incorporated socio-political gags, with Pantalone stating he wanted to “make Naples great again” and “build a wall” reflecting the fact that in Italy politicians are often the subject of ridicule (and nowhere more than in Viareggio, Tuscany, during Carnevale). During Carnevale and indeed in Commedia dell’arte shows, anyone is fair game, as our students and staff discovered! At the end of the performance, the actors discussed their theatre training, which included intensive study in Italy and New York, as well as circus training. They have cleverly combined their craft with Italian and created a niche market: Italian is the second most widely taught language in Australia after Japanese, so as a bilingual show, it caters for a particular audience and guarantees them opportunities to work in schools where Italian is taught. Actors often have to play roles which require different accents or conversations in other languages. Did you know that many famous actors speak different languages? Some even work on entire films is other languages. Budding actors never know when their intercultural language skills are going to come in handy!

Ms Angela Benedetti - Italian Coordinator

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STUDENT SERVICES

OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN CAREERS IN SPORT UniSA Sport and the Adelaide Crows will be hosting a co-coaching session at Pridham Hall for Year 10, 11 and 12 students interested in studying Human Movement or Exercise Science with an opportunity to train with Tom Lynch and Bryce Gibbs as well as UniSA students and staff. Registrations open until Tuesday 15 May.

• Date: Wednesday 30 May (after school) • Register: Click here

THINKING OUTSIDE THE SQUARE – SPACE INDUSTRY Every week we hear of more and more news of investment in the space industry here in South Australia, please see the South Australian Space Capability Directory. In SA this week, news of the exciting work being done by Fleet Satellites was announced. The jobs listed on Fleet Satellite website will see the beginning of this sector increase in SA.

ADVANCE NOTICE: STUDYING IN CANADA Information Session Monday 7 May, 6.00 - 7.00pm The High Commission of Canada is pleased to present an information session to study in Canada for students and parents in Adelaide. Please RSVP by COB Thursday 3 May. For the Wilderness campus map click here.

APPLICATIONS FOR THE DEFENCE INDUSTRIES PATHWAY PROGRAM ARE NOW OPEN The semester length Defence Industry Pathways Program (DIPP) has a focus on advanced manufacturing and design, and developing high-level employability skills for young people seeking to enter the defence industries. As part of the course, students complete a SACE Stage 1 accredited Design and Technology 10 credit unit course including CAD design and 3D printing. In addition, students will develop knowledge and skills in advanced manufacturing technologies while completing practical activities. We are strongly encouraging students in Years 10 or 11 to apply who have a sound background and interest in:

• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) • Problem solving • Working in teams

Course Details:

• Tuesday 24 July 2018 - Tuesday 11 December 2018 • Semester 2 2018: Tuesdays, 9.00am – 3.00pm. • Venue: TAFESA Regency campus, Advanced Manufacturing Building • No course fee (Funded by ASC Shipbuilding Pty Ltd) • Students will be provided with WHS safety boots, top and pants

See Mr Woolford for more information. Applications are due by COB Friday 1 June 2018 (Term 2, Week 5).

JOB VACANCIES Salford College has announced that there are a number of apprenticeships in the area of commercial cookery. They are keen to hear from any current students or graduates who might be interested in a career in cooking or hospitality (no formal training or experience is required at this stage). As one of Adelaide's largest hospitality RTO's they are in a position to help match the student and introduce them to an appropriate businesses with the aim of commencing an apprenticeship. Please contact Paula Jacques, Marketing and Apprenticeships Officer at Salford College on 0414 181 448 or email paula.j@salfordcollege.edu.au

Mr Kevin Woolford - VET Coordinator, Ms Rose Coorey and Mr Anthony Vizaniaris - Career Counsellors

FROM OUR STUDENT COUNSELLORS

HELPING YOUR CHILD TO NAVIGATE FRIENDSHIPS: Friendships are a very important aspect of our children’s lives. Developing the strategies to deal with friendship conflicts, tricky situations and issues of bullying are lifelong skills that will stand them in good stead for the years ahead. Parenting Ideas expert and Author, Sharon Witt, has written a blog about how to help your child manage their relationships with friends. Click here to read the article.

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ACTION FOR HAPPINESS - MOVEMENT FOR A HAPPIER WORLD This year's theme for the International Day of Happiness 2018 is “Share Happiness”. Millions of people all around the world are taking action to support the International Day of Happiness. The focus is on the importance of relationships, kindness and helping each other. We thought we would share some of the posters available from The Day of Happiness website. Let us create a happier world together. To join in click here.

Ms Sarah Davies, Ms Ida-Marie Tullio and Mr Anthony Vizaniaris - Student Counsellors

CO-CURRICULAR RESULTS

SECONDARY - GIRLS BASKETBALL

SENIOR A

SMC won against Nazareth 56 to 41 to finish in third place. Best players - E Hoffmann, C Hodges Thank you to coach Ursula Gospic

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JUNIOR A

SMC lost to Cabra 48 to 27 to finish in fourth place. Best players - M Adrain, C Pascoe Thank you to coaches Sarah Vears and Karlee McCarthy

TOUCH FOOTBALL

SENIOR C

SMC lost to Pembroke 4 to 1 to finish in second place. Best players – J Fulford, L Kelly, A Fitzgerald Thank you to coaches Sophie Morgan and Kate Hall

JUNIOR B

SMC won against Mercedes 5 to 2 to finish in third place. Best players – H Dini, M Dini Thank you to coaches Kate Hall and Sophie Morgan

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VOLLEYBALL

SENIOR C

SMC lost to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 3 sets to 0 to finish in second place. Best players – M Flinn and Alyssa De Nadai Thank you to coach Chiara Owens

JUNIOR C

SMC won against St Aloysius 3 sets to 1 to finish in first place - premiers! Best player – A Savas Thank you to coach Ben Currie

CO-CURRICULAR NEWS

CATHOLIC CO-ED ATHLETICS CARNIVAL On Monday 26 March, St Michael’s College competed in the Catholic Co-Ed Athletics Carnivals. Apologies as there were some omissions of results from the event. Well done to the following athletes for outstanding performances in their events: Cormack O’Reilly - U/15 100m - 1st, U/15 200m - 1st

U/15 4x100m Relay - 3rd place • Ryan Johnston • Liam Lethbridge • Cormack O’Reilly • Michael Papanotis

U/15 4x100m Relay - 1st place • Lara Chehade • Megan Dini • Chloe Schwarz • Melita Suica

U/16 4100m Relay - 1st place • Charlotte Dolan • Grace Facchini • Jasmine Lee • Kelly Thatcher

U/20 4x100m Relay - 1st place • Jordy Freer • Madison McLeod • Dianne Pappas • Kelsey Preece

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SSSSA STATE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL On Monday 9 April, the St Michael’s College Athletics team competed in the SSSSA State Athletics Championship Carnival at SA Athletics Stadium. On a hot day in tough conditions, the SMC team competed wonderfully across the day. Congratulations to the following students on outstanding achievements: Demi Bates U/14 800m, 2nd

U/14 1500m, 2nd Lara Chehade U/15 200m, 2nd Megan Dini U/15 100m, 1st

U/15 800m, 3rd

U/16 90m Hurdles, 2nd Holly Dini U/15 1500m, 3rd Charlotte Dolan Open 1500m, 2nd Grace Facchini U/16 100m, 1st Jordy Freer Open High Jump, 2nd

Open 100m, 3rd Jasmine Lee U/16 200m, 3rd

U/16 Long Jump, 2nd Madison McLeod Open 800m, 3rd Kelsey Preece Open 100m Hurdles, 1st

Open Shot Put, 2nd Chloe Schwarz U/15 90m Hurdles, 1st

U/14 Triple Jump, 1st

U/14 Long Jump, 1st

Sebastien Goode Open 100m, 3rd Max Hagicostas U/16 100m, 1st

U/16 Long Jump, 1st Aiden Johnston U/16 200m, 2nd Liam Lethbridge U/14 400m, 2nd Oscar Mitchell U/16 100m Hurdles, 2nd Jobe Norris U/14 1500m, 3rd Cormack O’Reilly U/15 100m, 1st

U/15 200m, 2nd Harrison Payne U/16 Shot Put, 1st

U/16 Discuss, 1st Cameron Payne U/15 High Jump, 2nd

Under 15 Girls 4x100m Relay, 1st place

• Lara Chehade • Megan Dini • Chloe Schwarz • Ruby Tanner

Open Girls 4x100m Relay, 2nd place • Grace Facchini • Madison McLeod • Diane Pappas • Kelsey Preece

Under 16 Boys 4x100m Relay, 1st place • Sebastien Goode • Aiden Johnston • Cormack O’Reilly • Cooper Sleightholme

Thank you and well done to the entire Athletics team this term, who were again fantastic on the day. Everyone showed fantastic determination and a positive attitude towards the Athletics Carnivals. Thank you also to Mr Dittmar and Mrs Nicholson for their support at the carnivals and those students who helped with officiating duties on the day.

SENIOR NAZARETH TRIAL MATCHES On Tuesday and Wednesday this week St Michael’s College took on Nazareth in a range of Senior Trial matches in preparation for the upcoming winter Term 2/3 winter sport season. Amongst the matches was the boys senior football group, who hosted Nazareth College on Tuesday afternoon. It was fantastic to see most of the playing group out on a hot afternoon with the boys putting on a strong showing. On Wednesday afternoon the Senior Boys and Girls Soccer, Open A1 Netball & Open A Boys Basketball teams headed over to Nazareth College. It was another warm afternoon but all teams competed strongly and SMC should be happy with their performance. Thank you and well done to all teams who will now look towards the 2018 Caica Cup in Week 1 next term for their next hit out before the official season starts. Mr Jordan Young and Mrs Leanne Burton - Secondary Co-curricular Coordinators

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OLD SCHOLAR NEWS COMMONWEALTH GAMES GOLD MEDALLIST A big congratulations to old scholar Chris McHugh (2007) who yesterday became St Michael’s College first old scholar Commonwealth Games gold medallist! Chris and teammate Damien Schumann defeated the Canadians 2 - 1 in the beach volleyball final. Well done Chris!

COLLEGE NEWS TERM DATES Term 1: Monday 29 January - Friday 13 April Term 2: Monday 30 April - Friday 6 July Term 3: Monday 23 July - Friday 28 September Term 4: Monday 15 October - Friday 7 December

RESETTING PARENT ACCESS TO SEQTA If you are experiencing problems with your SEQTA ENGAGE password, please send an email to the address parentpasswordreset@smc.sa.edu.au An activation email will be sent to your registered email address at the College, which will enable you to reset your access. Please note that this request may take up to 24 hours to process.

DOBSONS UNIFORM SHOP – 8150 2306 Click here for more information Normal trading hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.00am - 4.15pm Please contact Mary or Margaret on the above number to arrange an appointment. Fittings can be arranged and paid for at the shop which is located on the Secondary Campus. Signage is in place to assist parents. Primary school parents can also purchase items over the phone and have them delivered directly to the Primary Campus at any time. Please note: Due to building works, the Uniform Shop has been temporarily relocated to a transportable building. Access to the Uniform Shop during the building work should be via the Mitton Avenue entrances and then along the southern side of Founders Hall, please follow the signage. Access will not be possible from Lawrie Street for the duration of the project.

SECOND HAND UNIFORMS: ONLINE SELLING AND BUYING Please refer to the College website for information relating to the sale of second hand uniform items. For further assistance phone 8346 3411

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STUDENT TRANSPORT School bus service Adelaide Metro bus routes & timetable 286 Henley Beach to City 287 Henley Beach to City 288 West Lakes Centre Interchange to City H22 Henley Beach South to Wattle Park H32 Henley Beach South to City Grange train

COMMUNITY NEWS INTERESTING READING Lasallian News Living Catholic Australian Catholics Magazine Youth Ministry News Southern Cross Newspaper Australian Refugee Association News

LIVING WATERS PRAYER GROUP – CATHOLIC PARISH HENELY BEACH You are warmly invited to attend any of the following services: Healing Mass Wednesday 11 April and every second Wednesday of the month, Rosary 7.00pm and Mass 7.30pm including the Sacrament of Anointing, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Prayer Ministry, and Candlelit prayer in the Spirit of Taize. Supper at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church - 420 Seaview Road, Henley Beach. All welcome. Enquiries to Pauline 0403 002 240

CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER REFLECTION DAY WITH FR BRIAN GALLAGHER, MSC. Saturday 26 May 2018, 9.00am - 3.00pm at the Henley Beach Parish - 420 Seaview Rd, Henley Beach. BYO lunch, tea and coffee will be provided. Please RSVP by Friday 27 April to Helen or Linda at Hindmarsh - Findon Parish on 8346 3901

SMOSH WEST LAKES VS GEPPS CROSS On Saturday 14 April, SMOSH West Lakes will be playing at SMC Secondary Campus grounds against Gepps Cross in a triple header. SMOSH West Lakes will be providing a BBQ and beverages for fundraising. Match details below:

• C grade at 10.15am • B grade at 12.15pm • A grade at 2.15pm