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Absentee Number: 9301 6270
1st May 2015
Dear Parents, Guardians, Students and Staff
SPIRIT OF PRENDIVILLE
“Prendiville Spirit is the bond shared between all students and staff. When
you see a lost Year 7 and a Year 12 helping them, this is Prendiville Spirit.
When you see a teacher staying behind after school to help that one
student, this is Prendiville Spirit. At carnivals when you see an entire house
cheering for one team mate, this is Prendiville Spirit. No matter where
you’re from, what you look like, how popular you are, we are all like a
Prendiville family joined together by Prendiville Spirit.” (Kate Lockhart MC1)
Welcome back to school. I trust you have had a wonderful Easter and
Holiday break. Classes resumed and Week One held many events which
highlighted the great Prendiville Spirit.
Cross Country: Over 400 students volunteered to participate in the House
Cross Country held on Friday after school.
Inclusive Games: Students from the Education
participated in the annual inclusive games day.
Support
Centre
ANZAC Ceremony: Our students participated in a moving ANZAC
remembrance ceremony highlighted by student leadership, War Veteran
speeches, the playing of the Last Post and the placing of poppies on an
ANZAC Cove mural.
Hairspray: Preparations continued for the College Musical. We wish the
staff, cast, crew and band all the best for the performances to be held next
week.
CAS Sport Champion School Term One: Congratulations to all students
who participated in any CAS Sport team in Term One. Prendiville Catholic
College was awarded overall champion school for Term One sport.
LifeLink Launch: Students and staff attended the annual Life Link launch
held at Aranmore College. At the launch, Archbishop Tim Costello
reminded us that we must become BIG HEARTED people who have a
sense of service to others. He stated that a commitment service to others
is a key characteristic of our faith.
Parents and Friends: A large turnout of parents began planning for the
next major community building parent run event – the Family Quiz Night.
The Quiz Night will be a wonderful opportunity for parents, students and
staff to enjoy each other’s company at a fun Quiz Night.
For your children
Mark Antulov
Principal
SERVICE LEARNING AT PRENDIVILLE
Hello everyone,
I would like to say a big thank you for all of your generous efforts donating to Project Compassion
last term. The final donations have been calculated and the total we have raised for Caritas is
$8,055.75, a marvellous effort. This money will be used by Caritas to help fund its many projects
both in Australia and overseas, including helping in Nepal after the recent Earthquake disaster.
Paddy Devlin
Service Learning Coordinator
SCIENCE AT PRENDIVILLE
Year 11 and 12 Marine and Maritime Studies Camp – Geographe Bay
Week 8, Term 1 saw the Year 11 and 12 Marine
and Maritime Studies students head to
Geographe Bay for their annual Snorkelling Trip.
Prior to departure much time was spent planning
the event. Students created their own fishing rigs
in class and snorkelling skills were practiced at
the pool and local beaches during term. As the
trip grew closer, the class began looking at the
weather forecast. For the first time since the trips
inception in the college calendar three years ago,
the camp was blessed with typical down south
weather. Small swell and amazing pristine visibility allowed students to explore some of the
regions more spectacular parts of the coastline. Snorkelling took place in protected bays around
Canal Rocks and Yallingup Lagoon. Students were also kept busy with many other land-based
activities. Fishing, crabbing, and a tour of the Busselton Jetty’s underwater observatory ensured
students were kept very busy.
The story of the Deep South was told and many fun team
games ensured students were given the best chance to
experience the extraordinary south west. Students gained
much from the camp and many are already planning their
next trip with family or friends. Special mention to Jordan
Allan, for his proper prior preparation and the initiative he
showed on the trip. Each year the trip will continue to rotate
between Rottnest and Geographe Bay to ensure students are
able to visit two different places as part of the course.
A big thanks to Anita Relo-Fisher and ex-student Janiece Walker for the expertise they provided.
Jay Baddock
Science/PE Teacher
Scitech Brain Storm Challenge Day
On Tuesday 28th April, I had the privilege of escorting a small group of Year 8 academic extension
students to Scitech. Students competed in a range of fun and hands-on activities allowing them to
further develop their investigative and communication skills. Some of the challenges set on the day
included programming a robot to carry out a special “dance”, constructing the tallest possible
spaghetti tower and applying chemical principles to work out a range of unknown test samples in
the laboratory. In particular, it was pleasing to see the development of team building skills and how
students could also work independently to master set tasks.
The excursion was a great success with all students enjoying the day immensely. A huge honour
to take such a dedicated group of students. Well done to all involved!
Deidre O’Carroll
Science Teacher
LIBRARY
Prendiville eBooks
Our Wheelers Platform eBooks are available on your iPads on the App icon that
looks like this one:
Fiction titles can be loaned for 14 days and nonfiction titles for 7 days. At the end of the loan
period the title is automatically removed from your
device.
Just follow the prompts on the App and you’ll be
downloading eBooks before you know it. If you
have any problems getting onto the ePlatform just
come to the Library for help.
ITALIAN & ART STUDY TOUR 2015
Over the April school holidays 34 students of Italian and Art from Years 10, 11 and 12 spent a
whirlwind 3 weeks travelling through Italy. They had the opportunity of visiting most of the major
cities and sites, including Rome, Pompeii, Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast, Florence, Assisi, Siena and
Venice. Students also experienced life in an Italian family and attended a language/art school for a
week. The students were beautifully behaved and truly excellent ambassadors of their school and
country.
Personally, I would like to extend a huge thanks to Mr Chris Longshaw, Mr Vincent Restifo and Mrs
Judy Monte for giving up their holidays and leaving their families to accompany us and help make
this trip possible.
As can be seen from some Year 11 comments below, it would
appear that the best way to describe the trip seems to be amazing, wonderful and brilliant.
Paula O' Donnell
Head of LOTE
Italy was a wonderful experience and the sites were beautiful. We
went to the most amazing places such as Rome, Sorrento, Amalfi
Coast, Florence and Venice. In Mondavio we got to experience
life as Italians, when we lived with Italian families for a week. They
were wonderful people. As well as being educational, it was also
extremely fun and I will remember this trip forever!
Deanna Carrasco
Going to Italy was an amazing cultural experience that not only
gave us beautiful memories to last a lifetime, but expanded our
Italian language skills. I definitely recommend it!
Amanda Odina
For me the Italy trip was a wonderful experience filled with amazing memories. Overall my
favourite places were Sorrento and Amalfi, which were absolutely beautiful. I can’t wait to go back
to Italy and would recommend the trip to anyone continuing Italian or Art in upper school.
Emma Black
The trip to Italy was brilliant. I really enjoyed Sorrento (the views
are amazing!) and would love to go back. I’m really grateful for
the experience.
Ashleigh Etto
The study trip to Italy was an amazing experience. My favourite
places were Venice and Sorrento. It was great to fully
understand the Italian culture.
Tiahna Giuttari
Travelling around Italy and seeing all the famous monuments
and sites first hand was the best experience of my life! It was an
amazing opportunity in which I learned so much and had the
greatest time filled with culture, good food, great people and a
beautiful time.
Francesca Harris
Hi, I’ve just spent 3 amazing weeks in Italy. My favourite places
were Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. Both places were
magnificent because of the beauty surrounding the little towns.
Overall the 2015 Italian/ Art Study tour was a huge success and I would recommend it to any
students wanting to improve their Italian.
Callum Haigh
For me the Italian study trip was the best experience ever! Although the
whole trip was amazing, I liked the day we went to the Amalfi Coast the
best. The views along the coastline were beautiful! I would definitely
recommend junior students continue Italian, so they can also experience
this!
Alyssa Monte
I think the Italy trip was an incredible experience to better my Italian and
experience the Italian culture. My favourite place was Rome and my
favourite food was the anchovies!
Sophie Gillingham
The Italy trip was an amazing experience and all the places were beautiful.
I had such a good time and would love to go back.
Deanne Austin
The absolute best 3 weeks of my life! It was amazing to be surrounded by Italian culture and
experience new foods, places and people. The views we saw were unbelievable and I’ll never
forget it. I highly recommend it!
Maisie Evason.
P & F QUIZ NIGHT
The P & F major focus for this term is a whole school Quiz Night. This year we invite all staff,
students and their families to come along for a great community building event. Get together a
group of your friends and challenge each other, your teachers or make a table with your family and
come along on Friday 26th June at 7pm. There will be prizes for the winning students’ table as well
as the overall winning table. Tables of 8. Tickets $5 each. BYO food and drinks. We hope that this
event will be a night well supported by our families and sure a lot of fun will be had by all. Good
luck and see you there.
SPORT NOTICES
CAS Sport
The results have been confirmed and congratulations Prendiville on being named the CAS Summer
Champion School for the 3rd successive year. This year the tally of points was far closer and we
managed to edge out St Stephen's Duncraig by only 1 point. Furthermore, I would like to offer my
congratulations to the following teams for their successful seasons.
Senior Boys Basketball
Year 9 Boys Basketball
Year 9 Girls basketball
Senior Girls Touch Rugby
Senior Girls Basketball
Year 8/9 Girls Tennis
Runner up
Runner up
Runner up
Runner up
Premiers
Premiers
The Winter Season is underway with 3 days of Trials happening this week. I hope all teams are ready
and raring to go for our First fixture against Peter Moyes next week. It is going to be a huge Term of
sport with the addition of both the Year 7 and Year 8/9 Boys AFL teams as well as a 7B Girls Netball
team to the CAS program. I would like to wish all students who were successfully selected in one of our
CAS teams all the best for the upcoming season.
Interhouse X Country
Last Friday it was fantastic to see so many staff and students participating in the Interhouse X Country
Race. Whether as an Official or competitor, the final tally was close to 450 individuals making the vent a
huge success. I encourage all students and indeed parents to please check the results and notify
myself of any errors or discrepancies. Results can be viewed on the Prendiville SPORTAL page on
CONEQT.
100k Club
Following the X Country race, our attention well and truly shifts to the ACC X Country carnival in week
6. Many students will be selected for the Interschool team based on their performance at last week’s
Interhouse race and as a result we would like to see these students attending some of the trainings
happening before school on Monday Wednesday and Friday morning. With only 4 weeks until the
carnival itself training is going to be crucial in maximising performances on the day. 100K Cub is also
open to any students of the College however a permission slip must be collected from me in the PE
Office before students can commence training.
Sporting Excellence
Logan Foley (Year 7) recently had a very successful performance at the Junior State Athletics
Championships. Logan Won Gold Medals in both the Javelin and Shot Put, A silver Medal in the Discus
and a Bronze Medal in the High Jump. As a result he also qualified for the Australian Junior
Championships.
Ryan Boultbee (Year 7) had an outstanding competition in the State Gymnastics Qualifiers in his
chosen discipline of Trampolining. After winning 4 Gold medals, 2 Silver medals and a Bronze medal he
has been selected in the WA State Team to compete at the National Championships in Melbourne later
this year.
Michael Ross (Year 7) has earned selection in the Western Australian Team to compete at the
National Judo Championships. We wish him all the best for this upcoming competition later this year.
Jamie Birrell
Sports Coordinator
COLLEGE MUSICAL 2015 - HAIRSPRAY
It is with great pleasure to announce that come Wednesday 6 May our production of ‘Hairspray’ will
hit the stage in our Performing Arts Centre. Of the 1500 tickets on offer less than 50 remain.
The Friday and Saturday night shows are all but sold out, so you will have to be quick to snap up
the remaining seats. If you know of any friends who might be interested or future Prendivillians
destined to come to our college in the next year or so you may like to steer them towards the
website (www.trybooking.com/114726 <http://www.trybooking.com/114726>) where tickets may be
purchased. You can choose your own seats, pay online and print your own tickets.
The show is coming together nicely and the entire cast, crew and band are working feverishly to
add the finishing touches.
Please enjoy the variety of ‘behind-the-scenes’ snapshots below, and I hope to see you at one of
the performances next week.
Steve Marshall
Producer
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Concert Band Program
The Concert Band Program at Prendiville consists of over 100
students participating in one (or more!) of three ensembles:
Training Band, Junior Winds and Senior Concert Winds. These
ensembles have been rehearsing weekly under the direction of
Miss Ellen Broderick and Mr. Peter Sunman. Concert Winds have
had two major performances this year already, performing at the
annual Twilight Sounds concert, and the Anzac Day Assembly.
Both Junior and Concert Winds are eagerly preparing for the
Catholic Performing Arts Festival and the ABODA Festival in
Term 3 under the baton of Mr. Sunman, whilst Training Band are
excited to show off all their hard work at their first open rehearsal
for parents in Week 10.
From Our Students
I love coming in for concert
band, as I enjoy all aspects
of music. I have learnt so
many different skills being in
Concert Band; in particular
my reading and playing skills,
which are helping me,
become a better musician
and perform to the best of my
ability.
Dylan Holden – Year 9
Concert Band Leader
Concert Band has given me
the opportunity to try a
variety of new modern pieces
arranged
for
large
ensembles,
whilst
still
building
on
classical
repertoire.
Aidan Arbuckle – Year 12
Music Captain
Sydney 2016 Music Tour!
We are excited to reveal that we are in the midst of planning for our Music Tour to Sydney in June
2016 for the Australia International Music Festival. Students in our Senior Concert Band will be invited
to attend, along with students from our choral program. Look for more information coming out soon!
Upcoming Events:
We are counting down to days until the opening of our college production Hairspray, which sees
many of our music students playing in the pit band alongside professionals, including a couple of
our instrumental tutors. See if you can “spot the band!”
For more information, please visit our website: www.prendivillemusic.com
PRENDIVILLE TECHSPOT
Prendiville TechSpot
Welcome to our TechSpot. This section of our newsletter is for students and
staff to share tips, tricks, ideas and apps to do with technology at
Prendiville.
Children will be children – pushing boundaries and taking
risks. At public swimming pools, we have gates, lifeguards
and shallow ends, but we also teach children to swim.
- Tanya Byron, ‘Children and New Technology’
This week, we look at how you are going with your digital citizenship at Prendiville.
School provides some definite boundaries when using your iPad – now I the time to check to see
whether you are working within these boundaries.
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Is your iPad enrolled, and in a sturdy case that
protects the screen, back and corners?
Have you got Email/GoodReader/Notability set up
and working?
Do you know your way around Coneqt and how to
use it?
Do you check your Direqt messages and Notices
regularly?
Do you engage in responsible behaviour on the
school network?
Check the Responsible Use of ICT Policy and the iPad
Code of Conduct if you are unsure.
However, you also have to learn how to swim. What
decisions do you make online that count toward your digital
footprint and help to build the picture of who you are?
-
Poster courtesy of Denver Leach, Year 10
Do you know how to report problems with your
iPad?
Do you know what to do if Internet access is difficult?
Do you know what to do if someone is bothering you online?
Do you engage in social media or games in class, when you should be learning?
Can you create work on your iPad that you can be proud of?
Do you think about your reputation and your future before you post?
If you need help with iPads or just want to ask a question, feel free to drop into the iPad
Helpdesk in P1 at lunchtime on Mondays and Tuesdays. You can also Direqt Message any
time for help. We will be happy to give you assistance.
Mrs Melissa Marshall
eLearning Coordinator
CAREER NEWS
The 2015 Prendiville Catholic College Mini Careers Expo was a huge success
with many students and parents taking advantage of the opportunity to speak
with University, Training provider and Defence Force representatives at the
beginning of this term. The Careers department is currently working on the
annual Year 11 Career and Industry breakfast to be held later this term.
Please check the following important dates for
relevant career information. Many universities
currently have Campus tours and information
evenings running. I can be contacted at the
school or in my office at lunchtimes for further
information.
Mr Jason Todd
Careers / VETiS Coordinator
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Convention Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth
When: 14-17th May
This will be held on Thursday and Friday, 9.00am - 3.00pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm.
You can find out more by checking: http://careersandeducationexpo.exibit.com.au/students/showdates-times
UWA Event:
Campus Tours
These tours are for prospective students who would like to find out more about studying at UWA
whilst taking in the beautiful gardens and buildings at the Crawley campus. The tour will include a
stop at the Admissions Centre & Prospective Students Office, where you will be able to collect
information and course brochures, and find out more about what life is like for UWA students.
Parents are also welcome to attend. Tours run for approximately one hour on the following dates:
Monday 1 June, 10am (Western Australia Day public holiday)
Monday 13 July, 10am (school holidays)
You can register for a tour at:
http://www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/about/events/year-12-students/campus_tours
Doctor of Medicine Information session for School Leavers Pathways
When: 6 May, at 6.30pm
Where: Social Sciences Lecture Theatre
This session is for Year 12 students considering applying for one of the School Leaver Pathways
for Medicine. While there is no need to register for this session, they are usually very popular so
please leave plenty of time for finding a car parking space.
For campus map, go to: http://www.uwa.edu.au/contact/map
For more information, visit:
http://www.meddent.uwa.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/apply-professional/admission-events
Notre Dame Event: Course Info & Expo Evening
When: Wednesday 20 May, 5.30pm
Where: Tannock Hall of Education, corner of Cliff Street and Croke Street
The evening will start with a full courses expo from 5.30pm, followed by an Admissions
presentation commencing at 6.00pm. These evenings are an ideal opportunity to speak with
academic staff and access the most up-to-date information on your chosen course.
For more information or to register please visit:
http://www.nd.edu.au/events/2015-freo/course-info-and-expo-evening
Murdoch Event: Undergraduate Information Evening
When: 20 May, 6pm
Where: Murdoch, South Street Campus
This is a great opportunity to learn about the undergraduate courses that Murdoch offers. There
will be information about courses in arts, education, engineering and information technology,
health, law, management and governance, psychology, exercise science, and veterinary and life
sciences. Please visit for more information:
http://www.experience.murdoch.edu.au/event/undergraduate-information-evening/
ECU EVENTS:
Year 12 Parent Information Evening and Pizza Night
When: Tuesday 5 May, 6pm
Where: ECU Joondalup Campus
For more information or to register please visit:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/?sm=HMbn%2bXVLe1ZZMPdW8blMzg%3d%3d
WAAPA Production Tours
When: Wednesday 27 May, 6pm
Where: ECU Mount Lawley Campus
This is a tour of WAAPA's specialist Production and Design technical facilities and will provide
information on a range of Production and Design courses, admission pathways, applications, and
course options.
Police Entry Information Session
When: 6 May, 3 pm
Where: WA Police Academy, 81 Lakeside Drive, Joondalup.
These monthly entry information sessions are aimed at individuals wanting to know more about a
career with WA Police. Sessions include presentations by a Police Officer from Police Recruiting,
Police Recruits and other members of WA Police. The session will provide an overview of WA
Police entry pathways, the selection process and other details regarding becoming a Police
Officer. Register at: http://www.stepforward.wa.gov.au/news-and-events/events/
Another information session will be running on 10 June.
UMAT
The UMAT will be held on Wednesday 29 July. Students who are interested in applying for
undergraduate Medicine or Dentistry interstate; or who think they may be eligible for the
guaranteed pathway into Medicine at UWA, will need to register. At present UWA are advising
students who will have an estimated ATAR of 99 and are interested in Medicine to sit the UMAT.
In order to gain entry into the post graduate Doctor of Medicine, students will need to maintain a
grade point average of 5.5 (equivalent to 75% and above) in each year of their undergraduate
degree.
Ivanna Fontana – Styling, Creative Direction, Production
Immerse yourself in the world of fashion in our 4 week Fashion Styling Course with international
stylist Ivanna Fontana. If you are looking to launch a career in the fashion styling industry and you
love fashion, then this is the course for you. Our next course for 2015 will be starting on the 1st
June on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6.00pm – 8.30pm. Call our course consultant Dhiva
on 0450513144 for further enquiries and course guide.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
ST NORBERT’S 50th ANNIVERSARY DINNER DANCE
Saturday 5th September, Astral Ballroom, Crown Entertainment Complex. Tickets $135 per person.
Tickets available from the College Reception. Phone 9350 5433 for more information.
COMING EVENTS
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Wednesday 6 - Saturday 9 May
Hairspray the Musical
PAC
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Tuesday 12 - Friday 15 May - NAPLAN
Year 7 and Year 9 students
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Thursday 14 - Friday 15 May
Year 8 Retreat
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Wednesday 27 May – P&F Meeting
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Thursday 28 May - ACC Cross Country
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Monday May 11 - Year 8 Immunisations
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Friday 22
May - Prendiville Day
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Friday 29 May - Staff and Pupil Free Day
REGULAR MASS TIMES
LOCAL PARISH
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
St Simon Peter Parish,
Ocean Reef
6.00pm
8.00am, 10.00am and 5.00pm
SURROUNDING PARISHES
Our Lady of the Mission
Parish, Whitford
6.30pm
8.00am, 9.30am, 11.00am &
5.45pm
St Andrew's Parish,
Clarkson
6.00pm
7.30am, 9.00am and 5.30pm
St Luke’s,
Woodvale
6.00pm
8.00am and 9.30am
St Anthony's Parish,
Wanneroo
6.30pm
7.30am, 9.00am and 6.00pm
All Saints Parish,
Greenwood
6.00pm
7.30am, 9.00am, 10.30am &
5.30pm
Banksia Grove
Catholic Community
(in the school hall)
8.00am
(Mon - Sat)
9.30am