Issue 15 May 21st 2015 Hennessy Catholic College Ripon Street, YOUNG NSW 2594 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Wed 27th May—Da Vinci Decathlon Fri 29th May —CG Basketball, Canberra Fri 29th May— Lithgow Festival of Speech Wed 3rd Jun— Marcelle Bernard, Workshops Mon 8th Jun— Public Holiday E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.hccy.nsw.edu.au Twitter: http://twitter.com/HCCY Reflection for Pentecost Sunday Pentecost faith holds that while we build our faith on that of all the believers who have gone before us, we have the responsibility to listen to our contemporary culture and put it into conversation with the Gospel. That’s why courage is one of the Holy Spirit’s pre-eminent gifts. We are not allowed to retreat from the world but are sent out to enter into conversation with it, and hear in this dialogue the symphony God is composing here and now between the treble of our daily life over the continuing bass line of Christ’s life, death and resurrection. Fr Richard Leonard SJ. Prayer Spirit of Christ, stir me; Spirit of Christ, move me; Spirit of Christ, fill me; Spirit of Christ, seal me. Consecrate in me Your Heart and Will, O Heavenly Father. Create in me a fountain of virtues. Seal my soul as Your own, that Your reflection in me may be a light for all to see. Venerable Nano Nagle…..Pray for Us Blessed Edmund Rice……Pray for Us Live Jesus in our Hearts ….Forever Amen. Staffing At the end of this week we have a swap over of the Acting Assistant Principal- Director Teaching and Learning position. Mr Andrew Fouracre ends his fifteen week stint and next week Mrs Sharon Hibbert steps in. I’d like to thank on behalf of the whole Hennessy community Mr Fouracre for the fine work he has done so far this year upon the departure of Mrs Holding at the end of 2014. He stepped into that role with short notice and has supported the staff and students admirably. The permanent Assistant Principal position will be advertised by Catholic Education in Term 3. I’d also like to thank Mrs Rita O’Connor for coming off leave to assist in her role as Dean of Professional Processes on a part time basis. Her help has been invaluable, in particular providing me with invaluable advice about ‘how things are done around here’ as well as doing many things to help keep the college organised and functional. As a new Principal it was extremely helpful. She resumes her leave as of Monday and Mr Fouracre will take over the Acting Dean of Professional Processes position again for the remainder of the year. With Mrs Hibbert’s temporary promotion Mr Mark Schmidt has been appointed to the Acting Year 10 Coordinator position which he will hold until the end of Term 3. I’d like to thank him for taking on this position and given his experience I am sure Year 10 will be in good hands. With the retirement of Mrs Viv Pavert from the college at the end of Term 1, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Dean Faught as teacher/librarian. We look forward to an exciting future ahead as we reconceive the library to meet the emerging needs of modern learners. On behalf of the Hennessy Community I would like to pay tribute to the ten years of service by Mrs Pavert and wish her well on her retirement. May 21st 2015 Issue 15 Gallagher Mass Saturday night at St Mary’s Parish Church. Just a reminder that we would like to see all students ( and staff and families) of Gallagher house and other students and families of course present at mass on Saturday night at the St Mary’s Parish Church Young commencing at 6.00pm. Each house has a parish mass, one per term. It is an expectation that all students in each house support their mass each term. Our students provide the music and readers etc. for the mass. Further a light supper is provided in the College grounds afterwards. See you all there. Can I ask parents to please support us by bringing your sons and daughters to mass in particular if they are in Gallagher House. It is important we get behind and support this to help build our College community. Enrolments 2016 Enrolment forms continue to flow in and the College Executive have been busy interviewing Year 6 students and their families which I thank them for. We have been incredibly impressed by the calibre of the students coming to Hennessy and we are really looking forward to working with them and their families from 2016 onwards. Year 12 Parent Teacher Student meetings Monday 25/5/15 4.00pm to 6.00pm You would have received Skoolbag alerts and a letter home regarding these interviews next Monday afternoon. This is a very important opportunity to discuss how your daughter / son is travelling on their journey towards the HSC trials early next term. Can I encourage all to make appointments on line and attend the appointment with your daughter / son who should be in full school uniform. Cambodia Fundraising Underway Can I encourage all to support our staff and students as they prepare for the Cambodia immersion trip coming up in June. The fundraising itself goes directly towards their charitable work with the Sisters of Mercy in Cambodia. Navy Visit to Hennessy Next Friday we will have a helicopter visit from the Royal Australian Navy Air Wing at Nowra. The purpose of the visit which will include two ex students Lieut Skea RAN and Lieut Ross RAA will be to speak about military careers to Years 10, 11 and 12 as well as a goodwill visit. We look forward to their visit. DaVinci Decathlon Next Wednesday a group of Year 7 and 8 students are living out our imperative to ‘Learn Dynamically’ by participating in the DaVinci Decathlon at Canberra Grammar. This program for Gifted and Talented students sees the student work through a com- petitive series of problem solving exercises. Best of luck to all involved! God Bless. Chris Browne College Principal Archdiocesan Cross Country Held yesterday at Stomolo Park Canberra. Hennessy had some great success, with a number of students progressing through to the NSW CCC Championships on 13th June at Easter Creek, Sydney. More details of finishing positions will be published in next weeks newsletter. Issue 15 May 21st 2015 Community Connections Good Men and Good Women… I am presently in consultation with external bodies to make presentations to our yr 7 – 9 students regarding developing positive relationships and the impact of technology (eg. sexting). These will take place early in term 3 and in gender groups. It is important that all of our students have the opportunity to reflect upon and develop opportunities to consider how they can make a difference by being good men and women. Marcelle Bernard’s Presentations Marcelle Bernard will be again visiting our school on the 3rd June to present to our year 7 – 9 students on the topic of Speak Easy and for year 11-12 students the topic is overcoming fear. The cost of these presentations is being covered by welfare and she has been asked to incorporate sections of our theme of good men and women in relation to her presentations and entrusts our students with tools, rules and ability of confident communication that can be used in professional and social relationships (please refer to flier in newsletter) Year 12 Parent / Teacher/ Student Interviews Year 12 PTS will be held on Monday 25th May from 4 – 6pm in E block. Online bookings processes are now open . School Mass The Gallagher house school mass will be at 6pm this Saturday night (23/5) at St Mary’s. Let us come together to celebrate our faith freely and pray for Christians in our world who are persecuted, or do not have the option, to celebrate their faith Gerard Simms Assistant Principal-Director of Community Issue 15 invites you and your friends to their “Frock Frolic with Friends” night to be held on Thursday, 4th June from 6.30pm until 9pm in the College Hall. Cost $20.00 per person (includes supper, drinks and a presentation by Sydney stylist Susie Taylor). Donate your good quality unwanted ladies clothing, hats, shoes, handbags and jewellery for sale on the night - and buy someone’s pre loved clothing for a bargain! Every dollar raised goes towards helping the Cambodian people and items not sold will be donated to the St Vincent de Paul store in Young. For further enquiries and ticket sales, please contact Leanne Parkman on 0438 002 586. If you can’t make it but would like to donate clothing, please also contact Leanne to arrange pickup. Year 12 Parent – Teacher – Student Conferences Monday 25th May 4:00pm - 6:00pm Parents book appointments online Online bookings open Monday 18th May: www.schoolinterviews.com.au Event code: 86LXP Detailed information will be sent home via students and Skoolbag . SKOOLBAG There is a new Windows Phone version and a dedicated iPad version now available App installation instructions are here http:// www.skoolbag.com.au/ forparents.php There has been a new interface design and the iPhone Version has new Accessibility mode for visual impaired users. There is support for the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus resolution. Update the app to get the new features. Issue 15 Marcelle Bernard’s Self- esteem building, Confident Communication & Leadership Program School Comments “I could not give her enough accolades. It was absolutely inspiring.” St. James College TAS “Students were amazed, interested, involved & awed. They had fun, they learnt & they are still (a week later) talking about it.” Ballarat Secondary College VIC “ Marcelle’s high energy delivery had the students from the opening clap. An entertaining and practical approach to public speaking. Well worth it. Thank you.” Maclean High School NSW The Performer A sought after International Speaker, Author & Distinguished Toastmaster, Marcelle Bernard DTM presents her popular "Stand Up Speak Easy" Communication Workshops to schools all over Australia & New Zealand. Passionate about giving young people the tools to build their own self-esteem, Marcelle has entertained & educated over 352,000 school students since 1996. As one of Australia's top female speakers, she also facilitates "Youth Leadership" and ‘Power Speaking’ programs with senior students. Program for Years 7 – 9 75 - 90 minutes Provides solid techniques that develop Leadership and Communication skills. The presentation includes: 5 Effective Listening Techniques, Feedback & Evaluation skills. 24 Confident Communication Strategies, Impromptu Speaking & Presentation skills. Attitude, Vocal Variety, Body language & Facial Expression. Impromptu Speaking formulas. Interviews And Debating skills. Brainstorming, Structure & Timing. Using props or equipment. A 5 Step Plan for Turbo Practicing. Marcelle’s Trophy Winning 'Speech Recipe' for Prepared Speaking and Essay Writing. Students are armed with the Tools, Rules & Weapons of Confident Communication. They leave a lively & interactive session inspired & excited, with skills that they can use immediately in school, in later study & both socially & professionally throughout their lives. This ADVANCED PROGRAM (yr 10- 12) includes an interactive lecture, games and activities that build Confidence. Mindset Confidence Building, Dealing with Nerves and Fear Fear What Stops us? Types of Fear: ‘Physical Danger’ & ‘Imagined’ Fear Getting Started, Overcoming Fear - Skills & Strategies Issue 15 ATHLETICS CARNIVAL RESULTS The following records were broken in 2015: Event New Record 15 Girls 100m Ashleigh Carroll 13.89 Open Boys 100m Ross Everdell 11.48 The Year Sevens have been studying the Dreaming, and looking at the stories of the ancestor spirits of Indigenous Australia. They are turning these stories into images using paint and collage with buttons. They are working enthusiastically with some dynamic results. Thank you to kind relatives and friends for their button donations. Issue 15
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