Marian College Newsletter Thursday, April 16th 2015 - Edition 5
Principal’s Report
INSIDE THIS WEEK
CALENDAR, ROSTERS
& REMINDERS
Student News
>Upcoming Events
>Year 9 & 10 news
> Year 11 & 12 news
> School Reports 2015
> Sport News
> Caritas K’s
> School Production
Marian College
Prince St (PO Box 215)
Myrtleford 3737
P: (03) 5752 1596
F: (03) 5752 2796
We have just come from the celebration of the most
important event in Catholic Liturgy – Easter. This Easter
period gave us time for reflection and renewal; time to
take stock of what is really important to our families
and ourselves.
Our world is fraught with dangers- sacrifices and
disasters. We need only look to the French Alps, a
Kenyan University, a Doncaster Park and a Detention
Centre for Refugees in the last month to find dark
resonance. Easter gives us the jolt we need to look at
renewal, to find re-birth, to resurrect new life. Our job
is to gather together, to stand for justice, to serve the
most vulnerable and to work positively to transform
our world community together.
E: [email protected]
W: www.mcmyrtleford.catholic.edu.au
At Marian, we have carried the flame of community,
the light of knowledge and more this year already in
our expression of the theme, ‘You Are the Light of the World’. A renewal of light this Easter is timely for us as we
begin a long and challenging term. Year 12’s move towards the completion of Unit 3, Year 11’s head off to the city on camp, our Immersion group travels to
Hermansberg; students enjoy footy, athletics, netball,
cycling and cross country;; immerse ourselves in
ANZAC commemorations, reflect on “Sorry Day” and Reconciliation Week; celebrate Mother’s Day with the Fete; pay tribute to workers during WW2 with our
College production ”Dinkum Assorted”; attend lectures, excursions, interviews, exams, wear red
noses, have our photos taken … and more this term! Hope springs from our involvement, our action, our
education and our community.
As we now move into the autumn and winter of our
year, let us keep our lights burning bright. Have a
great term everyone!
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At the Easter Vigil Mass we lit the Paschal candle
symbolizing the eternal presence of Christ, light of the
world. It is from this candle that we light all others
throughout the year.
Vicky McGowan, Principal
MARIAN COLLEGE
SCHOOL BLAZERS
Cartwright
Fashions
apologises for the delay in
the supply of the College
blazers. Ruth will phone
each family as soon as
they arrive.
We are hoping to have the
blazers within the month
of May.
CARITAS FUNDRAISING
Students are reminded
that sponsorship books
must be returned this
week.
Money raised to date
totals $1510.40. Our aim
is to raise enough money
to purchase two cows for
an Indonesian community.
Calendar, Rosters, Reminders
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2015 Calendar Dates
Thursday, April 16th
Marian College Athletics Carnival
Monday, April 20th
MART Parent/Student Information
Session
Wednesday, April 29th
Parent Teacher Student Interviews
Monday, May 4
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Monday, April 20th
Fiona Rigoni
Tuesday, April 21st
Brenda Browne
Wednesday, April 22nd
Sandra Dondio
Thursday, April 23rd
Shantel Brown
Friday, April 24th
Louise Cunneen & Elisha
Hazeldine
Monday, April 27th
Erica Kirk
Tuesday, April 28th
Robina Flack
Wednesday, April 29th
Melissa Sellick
Staff PD – School Closure Day
Tuesday, May 5th
Immunisation Day 2; Year 7, 8, 9
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Thursday May 7 – Friday, May 8th
Year 11 City Camp
Saturday, May 9th
Marian St. Mary’s Schools Fete
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Canteen Roster
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Tuesday, 12 to Thursday 14 May
NAPLAN
Monday, May 18th
ACER testing (Year 7 – 10)
Tuesday, May 26th
SCHOOL PHOTO DAY
Wednesday, May 27th
Open Night
Tuesday, October 20th
Final Mass and Graduation Year 12
Tuesday, December 1st
Presentation Night
Thursday, April 30th
Liz Primerano
Friday, May 1st
Sally Carroll & Loretta Power
If you are unable to do your turn please arrange a swap
or contact Karen at the Canteen on 5752 1808.
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ABSENTEES
Reminder to parents that the
reporting of a student’s absence is a
Government requirement. Parents
need to telephone the College on
5752 1596 by 9.00 a.m. as a matter
of urgency if your child is absent
from school on a particular day.
When the student returns to school
he/she must have a written note
signed by a parent explaining the
absence. Thank you.
WELCOME AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
OF COUNTRY
We acknowledge the Minjambuta people,
the very first custodians of this land. The
history of this area goes back thousands of
years when the Minjambuta people moved
along the valleys and mountains and rivers
from the areas around Mt. Hotham down
to near where the Hume Freeway now
stands. We thank them for the land they
now share with us. We pledge ourselves to
work with all Aboriginal people as they look
for reconciliation and justice in the years to
come.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
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Marian St. Mary’s Country Fair
Mothers’ Day Stall/Crostoli Stall
KIDS’ CORNER
Marian College is once again running the
Mothers’ Day stall for the Marian St. Mary’s Country Fair.
We are asking for donations of coffee or tea
cups and these will be filled with yummy homemade goodies etc. and sold on the stall.
Donations can be left at the College office.
Marian
College
will also
have a
Crostoli
Stall at
the
Fete… Watch
this
space… more
news
soon!
Kids’ Corner is returning again this year….
Face Painting, lucky dip, and lots of other
activities!
PARENT STUDENT
TEACHER INTERVIEWS
2015
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29th
2.00 pm – 8.00 pm
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ENTERTAINMENT CORNER
School Reports 2015 and Mart Program Year 9 & Year 10
STUDENT NEWS
Well done Kayla Garoni who competed at
the Hume Regional swimming carnival in
late March. Kayla came 3rd in the 100m
Freestyle and 2nd in the 200m Individual
Medley. The competition at this level is
very high so these are great results.
Congratulations Kayla!
SRC
Please encourage your student to be a
member of the SRC and take a leadership
position and be a voice for others!
Maddie speaking
at our final
assembly for
Term one asking
students from
Year 7 to Year 10
to consider
becoming a
member of our
Student
Representative
Council for 2015
PARENT STUDENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS
2015
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29th
All 51 Year 9 students camped at Mt. Buffalo for a very chilly three day camp at the end of last term! There were four main activities:
kayaking, abseiling, rock climbing and mountain bike riding. All students pushed themselves to overcome fears while having heaps of fun.
Students camped in tents overnight and had the choice of a warm shower that was provided for them. Students also enjoyed sitting around
an inviting camp fire along with the teachers engaging in conversation. Report by Brooke Kelly & Emily O'Sullivan
2.00 pm – 8.00 pm
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Upcoming Events
Year 11 & Year 12
UNIT 1 / 2 OUTDOOR EDUCATION EXCURSION
EASTER LITURGY
Last Thursday the Unit 1/2 Outdoor Education class headed to Mt Pilot
National Park to participate in a day of rock climbing and abseiling. This
was a chance for students who completed the middle school course to
consolidate the skills learnt in the Indoor Environment last year. The
students very quickly learnt how difficult and physically demanding
climbing can be. I was amazed by the determination some students
showed to get themselves to the top of various climbs. Several lost skin
and ended up with various bumps and bruises however climbed on
anyway! The abseiling was not as physically demanding however certainly
tested students’ nerves as they lowered themselves over the edge of a
very steep rock face. A great day was had by all.
Davina Perkins, (Outdoor Education)
The Easter
Liturgy
school
assembly
was held on
Wednesday
March 25th
PARENT STUDENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS 2015
Pictured:
I CALL MY BROTHERS
Ryan Gropel
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29th
2.00 pm – 8 pm
Melbourne Theatre Company
‘I Call My Brothers’ is a frenzied showdown between our prejudices toward other people
and each other. This acclaimed Swedish play
for young adult audiences is coming to
Myrtleford on Thursday, May 14th at EMPAC
for VCE drama students.
CAPTAINS’ CORNER
Term 2 has now started. Holidays and the Easter break have finished and
we are back in the swing of things with plenty to be done. The leaders
have had their first meeting of the term on Tuesday morning, starting off
with a delicious breakfast and we look forward to a busy and exciting
term!
Ryley Sharp
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School Reports 2015 and Mart Program NEW MARKING SYSTEM
SCHOOL REPORTS 2015
Dear Parents/Guardians
Years 7-10 - The grading scale for all reported assessment tasks for
years 7-10 is as follows:
RE: Changes to reports 2015
90-100% - Outstanding
80-89% - Excellent
As of this reporting cycle a number of changes have been
made regarding how we report student achievement at
Marian College. Most importantly, letter grades have been
replaced with worded descriptors. The primary reason for
this is to avoid confusion with the statewide AusVELS
reporting structure which uses letters to mark achievement.
However, no significant change has been made to the
percentage bands. Generally speaking, students achieving
Acceptable to Outstanding results on their reports are “At Standard” with respect to AusVELS unless otherwise specified
by the subject teacher.
70-79% - Very Good
60-69% - Good
50-59% - Acceptable
40-49% - Approaching
Another noteworthy change is that an end of Semester
Satisfactory / Not Satisfactory achievement level will be given
for each subject. More details about this process will be
communicated in the coming weeks.
Reports will be emailed by the end of Week 2 of Term 2 in
preparation for Student/ Parent/ Teacher interviews. Parents
are reminded that they have ongoing access to their child’s feedback via the online Parent Access Module (PAM) at
pam.mcmyrtleford.catholic.edu.au.
Please contact your
child’s Learning Mentor if you have misplaced your login codes.
For further explanation of the new marking system please see
the information provided below which will also appear on the
cover page of the new reports. You will have the opportunity
to discuss any concerns at the upcoming Student/ Parent/
Teacher interview.
Standard
<40%
- Not Satisfactory
Some tasks may be marked as either Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory.
End of Semester Satisfactory / Not Satisfactory achievement levels:
In order to successfully complete a semester of schooling, students
must complete all reported assessment tasks to a satisfactory
standard.
AusVELS: Each semester 7-10 students will be awarded an AusVELS
level that indicates their progress according to national standards
outlined by the Australian Curriculum.
VCE: The grading system for VCE outcomes is Satisfactory or Not
Satisfactory. However, the VCAA use the grades A+ to E.
VET and VCAL: The grading system for VET, VCAL and other subjects
with practical components is Competent or Not Competent.
MART 2015
It is on again! Students of St. Mary’s Primary School, Myrtleford P-12 College and Marian
College are invited to participate in the 2015 MART
ski program.
The program is open to all students of these
schools from Year 2 and up.
There will be an information evening in the Marian
College Library from 6 pm on Monday the 20th of
April. All families are encouraged to attend.
In 2015 we are working on more flexible
arrangements for the supervision of our primary
school participants which will include three full day
‘Kids Club’ sessions for novice skiers.
Updated information will be available from the
MART website from Monday the 13th of April.
Other relevant reporting terms:
Not Assessed: Student is not expected to complete the work due to
absence or illness.
Modified Work: Student's work has been modified as students are
either working above or below the AusVELS standard.
In Progress: The assessment task is ongoing and will be marked after
the reporting cycle.
Late Submission: The student has not completed the assessment in
time.
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http://mart.mcmyrtleford.catholic.edu.au/
We are looking forward to a great 2015 snow
season!
Phillip Newman, Mart Leader per
Cate Sutterby - Marian College; Jo Milford –
Myrtleford P-12 College; Adam Davis - St. Mary’s Primary School.
Upcoming Events
Sport News & Easter Raffle & MART Program
UPPER HUME TENNIS
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SUPER 8 CRICKET
On Thursday 19 March our senior and intermediate
tennis teams travelled to Wangaratta to compete
in the Upper Hume Competition. Congratulations
to our Senior Girls team consisting of Amie
Antonello, Kaitlin Bonacci, Allie Langdon and
Lauren Baldori. The girls will now proceed to the
Hume Region Final in Wangaratta on 23 April. Our
intermediate boys team consisting of Jacob
Kneebone, Pat Bren, Zander Dalbosco and Tyler
Bonacci were runners up.
MARIAN/ST. MARY’S PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION EASTER RAFFLE\
Thank you to families and staff members who
contributed and supported the Easter Raffle.
There were 45 prize
winners! An amazing effort!
Congratulations!
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School Reports 2015 and Mart Program Special Events – Caritas K’s
Photos
Courtesy
of
Mr. Guinane
and
Lily Slater,
Year 11
…………………
Along the
Rail Trail
West Beat:
Wangaratta
West
Primary
School
Philipino
Community
Project
Compassion
stories
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Upcoming Events
School Production
DINKUM ASSORTED
ADULT: $10
STUDENT: $6
CONCESSION: $6
FAMILY: $32 *(2 ADULTS; 3 CHILDREN)
WATCH THIS SPACE … Tickets will go on sale shortly!
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School Reports 2015 and Mart Program Community Announcements
Carers Victoria’s Young carer Scholarships
give young carers attending secondary school
the opportunity to be acknowledged for their
contributions to their family and the
community and to participate in school or
community based activities that enhance
their skills, educational achievement and
abilities, or that help them to participate
more fully in their community.
A scholarship of up to $250 is awarded to
successful applicants and is generously
supported by Rotary Club of Mt. Eliza.
Young Carer Scholarships are open to
secondary school students who live in
Victoria and provide care and support to a
family member with an illness or disability.
Carers Scholarship information please phone
1800 242 636 or email
[email protected]
Applications close on Friday, April 24th 2015 –
Carers Victoria Young Carers Scholarships PO
Box 2204, Footscray Vic 3011.
Myrtleford Football Netball Club
2015 memberships are now available for purchase.
Support your local O & M Football Club the Mighty
Saints!
Follow the link below to easily secure membership now.
https://myrtlefordfnc.teamapp.com/store
Are you a parent, grandparent or carer of a child with an Autism
Spectrum Disorder? (Of any level including Asperger’s … diagnosed or undiagnosed)
We are a group of parents who meet every six weeks to discuss
challenges we are having, share information we’ve discovered and just generally support each other as we strive to do our best to support our
amazing children.
We welcome anyone caring for someone on the Autism Spectrum
including children or teens with Asperger’s to come along and join. You
can also look us up on Facebook under Alpine Valleys Autism Carers
support group.
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WHEN: FRIDAY 24 APRIL, 2015
TIME:
1.00 p.m.
WHERE: MYRTLEFORD LIBRARY, Meeting Room
If you want to find out more, or speak to us about coming, please feel
free to call Julie on 0428 877 878 or Sean on 0424 676 416
Or email inquiries to: [email protected]
FORD
LIBRARY,
Meeting
Room
Marian
Catholic College
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Date: 21 April 2015
Time: Free half hour sessions between 9.00 am and 4.30 pm
Venue: Pangerang Community House, 38 Ovens Street,
Wangaratta Vic 3677.
For appointments, please phone during business
hours (03) 9269 0408 or 1300 792 387.