361 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay, Tasmania. Postal: PO Box 217, Sandy Bay, 7006
p: 03 6216 7900 fax: 03 6216 7999 e: [email protected] w: www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au
Issue 1
5th Feb 2015
A WORD FROM THE PRINCIPAL
It gives me pleasure to welcome you - both new and continuing families - to
the 2015 academic year. I trust that all in the Mount Carmel community have
had an energising and refreshing break and that you are looking forward to
what is sure to be an exciting year in the life of our College. For those
students and their families joining us this year, I am delighted to welcome
you to this school and am confident that you will be warmly embraced and
soon feel very much at home.
I welcome new members of staff, as listed below:
Mrs Robyn Bessell - (Director of Middle Years, Secondary Teacher of English
and Theology & Spirituality)
Miss Ashton Ferguson - (Art Education Assistant/ Trainee)
Mr Kevin Lindorff - (Director of Teaching and Learning, Secondary teacher of
Mathematics and Science, Year 9 Homeroom)
Mrs Lindy Rahn - (Prep teacher)
Mr Tim Ryan - (Bus Driver)
Miss Sophie Roe - (Sports and Recreation Trainee)
Miss Nikki Stuart - (Sports Administration Officer)
Mr Scott Young - (Director of Senior Years, Secondary Teacher of Physical
Education, Sports Science and Music).
We also welcome the following returning staff members to new, revised or
limited tenure positions:
Mrs Elizabeth Di Venuto - (Grade 6 class teacher, 2 days per week)
Mrs Lynda Moss - (Secondary Teacher of Mathematics and Science, Year 10
Homeroom)
Mr Daryl Plumb - (Acting Head of English, Secondary Teacher of English,
Theology & Spirituality, Year 10 Homeroom)
Miss Jessie Rankin - (Teacher of Japanese and Chinese Mandarin)
Ms Sarah Stockwin - (Teacher of History and English, Year 8 Homeroom).
In 2014, my first year as Principal at Mount Carmel, I aimed to focus on
learning as much as possible about the College’s culture - its history,
traditions and climate, or ‘the way we do things around here.’ What was
clearly evident was that staff, students and families hold dear the many
values of this community: its inclusiveness, warmth, sense of belonging as
well as its focus on academic opportunity and excellence. Over the holiday
break, I have been considering the questions, “How can we strengthen our
culture? What are the possibilities?” I know that much of what we achieve
will be derived from our newly developed five year Strategic Direction plan
which will be officially launched this term, however, much will also be
achieved, no doubt, through strengthening our relationships with one
another.
UPCOMING DATES
FEBRUARY
Monday, 9th
Tuesday, 10th
Public Holiday
Kindergarten and Prep
Information Evening –
7.30pm – 8.15pm
Thursday, 12th P&F Association Meeting
7pm
Friday, 13th
Year 7 Extended Day
Excursion and Parent
BBQ
Monday 16th
Grades 1 – 4/5
Information Evening –
6.15pm – 8pm
Tuesday, 17th
Years 7 – 10 Swimming
Trials 7pm – 9pm
Wednesday, 18th Board Meeting
Thursday, 19th Opening Mass
Friday, 20th
Secondary House Beach
Day
Monday, 23rd
Grade 4/5 Camp departs
– Far South Wilderness
th
Tuesday, 24
Grade 4/5 Camp returns
Secondary Photos
Grade 6 Welcome and
Information Evening –
6pm – 7pm
Thursday, 26th Primary Photos
Friday, 27th
Year 9/10 Vinnies Retreat
FROM THE PRINCIPAL Cont.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
I read over the holidays the story of a village in Italy which was experiencing
a growth in crime rates. The story goes that the business owners and
residents were asked to leave their homes 15 minutes earlier than normal on
their way to work. The instruction was to meet and talk to local neighbours!
Villagers made an effort to get to know others and consequently the mood
of fear and isolation changed to a willingness to reach out and support
others. Guess what? The crime rate allegedly reduced by half within 6
months! Great story, I’m sure you will agree, but important too in
highlighting that knowing one another builds connection and enhances
wellbeing. Fortunately, we don’t have a crime problem at Mount Carmel,
and our sense of community is already very strong, but perhaps there are
members of our school or extended community who are not really sure how
they fit in, and who have gifts and talents to share. I’d like us to work
together to ensure that every community member feels safe, welcome and
connected to this great school. My own personal challenge this year is to
help increase connectivity within the College community and my invitation to
families is to consider getting involved in any way you feel comfortable.
While we are lucky to already have a great spirit of involvement, please
know that you are always welcome here and we value your presence. I will
look forward to saying hello and having a chat to you at the gate, in the
school yard or perhaps in the canteen or classroom.
Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
We are introducing new Terms and
Conditions of enrolment which take effect
on 1st February, 2015. It is our policy that
these Terms and Conditions will apply to
all current enrolments as well as to new
enrolments. This is part of a rollout of
consistent Terms and Conditions to all
Tasmanian Catholic schools.
I take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank parents and carers for
placing your children in our care. It is our shared commitment at Mount
Carmel to provide an environment in which they can flourish and reach their
full potential.
God’s blessing for the year ahead,
Susan Ryan
Principal
Condolences
The prayers of the Mount Carmel community are with staff member, Lynda
Reid and her family, who experienced the loss of Lynda’s mother, Lorraine
Willis last week after a brave battle with illness.
Our hearts go out to you all as we pray that God will welcome Lorraine into
His loving arms and that precious memories will be of comfort to those left
behind, knowing that her love will live on in their hearts forever.
By continuing your child/ren’s enrolment
in 2015, you will be taken to have
accepted the new Terms and Conditions.
For a full copy of the new Terms and
Conditions of Enrolment, please visit our
website www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au or
enquire at the school office.
If you have any concerns about the Terms
and Conditions, please contact the
College Office on 62167900 before 1st
March, 2015.
PARISH CHAPLAIN
At the conclusion of 2014, we were
advised that our much loved College
Chaplain, Father Michael Tate, was being
transferred to the Cygnet parish. We wish
Father Tate every blessing in his new
parish, and thank him most generously
for his caring support over many years.
While Father Tate will be greatly missed,
we have pleasure in welcoming Father
Brian Nichols as our newly appointed
Parish Priest and College Chaplain. Father
Nichols will join our College Board and
has shared his enthusiasm to be an active
presence within our community.
Sacramental Program
Catholic children aged eight and upwards who live in the Sandy Bay-Taroona Parish, or who attend Mass there, will be
prepared in the parish for First Holy Communion and Confirmation to be conferred by the Archbishop on Sunday, 13
September. First Reconciliation will take place earlier in the year, date to be determined. Preparation for First Reconciliation
will commence soon.
Parental support during the classes and in home exercises will be an important part of the program.
Parents who wish to enrol their child should contact the parish secretary as soon as possible. Phone Claire on 6224 1423
between 9.30 am and 1 pm on weekdays or email [email protected]
Fr Brian Nichols
Mount Carmel College
Priest
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2015
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PRIMARY
Dear Parents,
On behalf of the primary staff, I wish all the students a wonderful return to school for the commencement of the 2015
academic year. I would like to especially acknowledge the Kindergarten children as they begin their school journey at
Mount Carmel College and to all the new students who are joining the Mount Carmel community. A very warm welcome is
also extended to Mrs Lindy Rahn who will bring a range of skills and experience to the Preparatory class.
2015 is shaping up to be yet another very busy and exciting time for the students and staff. We look forward with optimism
to a new school year full of opportunities for achievements, changes and development.
Student Safety – Before and After School Routines
Student safety is our primary concern. At the beginning of each year it is important to outline the arrangements for before
and after school supervision and pick-up.
Students should not be left unaccompanied on school grounds before 8:20am when playground duty commences.
After school duty concludes at 3:20pm. Those students who are being collected immediately after school in Quorn Street
will be escorted to the top gate where they will be supervised until 3:10pm. At this time they will be brought back to the
playground for supervision. If you are collecting your child in Quorn Street, please ensure that you do not park on the
Children’s Crossing. All students must cross at the Children’s Crossing and we ask all adults to model this behaviour as well.
At 3.20pm a hand bell will be rung in the playground, indicating that students are to assemble near the infant classrooms to
catch buses to the southern suburbs or the city. The duty teacher will walk the students across the road at the traffic lights.
Students catching the Eastern Shore buses or the bus to the northern and western suburbs from Quorn Street are to gather
outside the library until the secondary students are dismissed at 3.25pm.
If there are any students remaining in the playground at 3:20pm, they are to wait at or just outside the library. If parents
are with their children in the playground after 3:20pm, they will need to supervise them on the play equipment. Please
note that the play equipment is not designed for toddlers, only school aged children.
To avoid congestion and potential danger near the staff car park, we would appreciate it if parents collect children from the
basketball court.
Arrangements should be made with our office staff for After Hours Care if you are unable to collect your child by 3:20pm on
a regular basis.
Healthy Lunch Boxes – Nut Alert
Recess is from 10:45am to 11:05am and lunch is from 12:35pm to 1:30pm. Classroom teachers supervise students for the
first 10 minutes of lunch. We encourage as much healthy food in our students’ lunch boxes as possible. Establishing
healthy eats is of primary importance and we remind families that nuts are not to be consumed at school. This includes
foods such as peanut butter, Nutella, hazelnut spreads, health bars and biscuits that contain nuts. There are a number of
students who experience severe and life-threatening allergic reactions to nuts. Ideally students should only bring water to
school in their drink bottles.
Uniform
Students in Grades 1 to 6 are permitted to wear their full sports uniform to school on the day that they are scheduled to
have PE. Grade 3 to 6 students will need to wear their College track suit and spray jacket with the gold polo shirt to and
from school, not the navy and gold sports top. This procedure will be in place for the duration of the year.
Sun protection
All students are required to wear hats while undertaking outdoor activities during the first term.
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Primary Welcome and Information Evenings
Children are most successful in a learning environment where teachers and parents work closely and cooperatively
together. All parents are invited to the Welcome and Information Evenings as outlined below:
 Kindergarten and Prep, Tuesday 10th February from 7:30pm to 8:15pm.
 Grades 1 to 4/5, Monday 16th February from 6:15pm to 8pm
 Grade 6, Tuesday 24th February from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.
During these sessions teachers will share with parents their expectations, routines and curriculum for the year. Class
Teachers will send home a letter outlining the arrangements for the Information Evenings early next week.
In closing, I would like to thank the primary staff for all of their tremendous work in preparing classrooms and designing
engaging learning opportunities for the students. Similarly, I thank the parents for your hard work in getting the children
back to school so well-prepared, fully equipped and ready to go.
“What you can do, we cannot do, and what we can do, you cannot do, but together we can do something beautiful.”
(Mother Teresa)
Mrs Caroline Wilson-Haffenden
Director of Primary
FROM THE SPORTS COORDINATOR
Welcome back to all parents and students, I hope you all had a wonderful break and are refreshed and ready for a full
year of sporting pursuits. I have taken over the role of Sports Administration Officer at Mount Carmel College from
Olivia Hogarth. I will now be the administrative contact for both Primary and Secondary School Sport and look forward
to meeting students and families and supporting the myriad of school sports programs offered throughout the year.
Information and Sports Sign-Up
Information regarding carnival/roster dates, days and times for most sports, uniform requirements and other guidelines
and Sign Up is available online for both Primary and Secondary sports, on the school website,
http://mountcarmel.tas.edu.au/sport-activity-sign-up/ . If you haven’t already, please visit this page and download a
copy of the Sports Information Booklet/s. By clicking on the “Sign Up” button you will be taken to an online form to
nominate students to play sport. If you are able to help out with coaching, managing or umpiring, please note this on
the sign up form or contact Nikki Stuart directly. Please Sign Up for Term One Sports by Tuesday, 10th February. Below
is a snapshot of what is on offer:
Secondary
Cricket
Futsal
Sailing Series 1
Soccer (1st grade)
Soccer (Y7-8)
Soccer (Y9-10)
Surf Lifesaving
Swimming (Trials)
Day / Time
Thursdays 4:30 – 6:00pm
Mon, Tues or Wed
Tues or Wed
Tuesdays 4:15 – 5:15pm
Wednesdays 4:15 – 5:15pm
Mondays 4:15 – 5:15pm
Thursday 9:30am – 2:30pm
Tuesday 7:30 – 9:00pm
Dates
26 Feb – 26 Mar
23 – 25 Mar
Feb - Apr
24 Feb – 19 May
25 Feb – 6 May
23 Feb – 11 May
26 Feb
17 Feb
Primary
Soccer (Y2-6 Girls)
Tennis (Y5-6)
Thursdays 4pm - 4:45pm
Tuesdays 4pm - 5pm
26 Feb – 30 Apr
24 Feb – 31 Mar
Mount Carmel College
Note
One day for each age div
Day depends on division
One day at Kingston Beach
Training Mon & Wed 7am at Clarence
Aquatic Centre
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Volunteer Coaches / Managers / Supervisors
All volunteers involved in coaching, managing or supervising sports teams will be required under new legislation to have a
Working with Children Check in place by April 2015. I encourage all parents/carers to register as soon as possible if there is
any chance you will be involved with a sporting team this year. Volunteers will not be able to take up their role until the
WWCC has been cleared, and we do not want any students missing out on playing sport because we don’t have a
registered volunteer. Please refer to http://www.justice.tas.gov.au/working_with_children for more details on how to
apply.
Secondary Swimming Trials
The Year 7-10 Swimming Trials are on Tuesday February 17th from 7:30pm to approximately 9pm. Students wishing to be
eligible for selection in the College Swimming Team must attend this trial event. Nominations are to be made via the
Online Sport Sign Up Page before Tuesday, 10th February.
From this trial event a College Swimming Team will be selected. Students will then attend a series of training sessions on
Mondays and Wednesdays at Clarence Aquatic Centre at 7am in preparation for the two interschool carnivals. The
Southern SATIS Carnival is on Wednesday 11th March and the State SATIS Carnival is on Wednesday 25th March, both at the
Hobart Aquatic Centre.
Parents are more than welcome to attend any of these swimming events. At least four parent helpers are required for the
Trials to assist with timing. If you are able to help, please note this on the sign up form or contact Nikki Stuart directly
(contact details below).
Infant and Primary Swimming Carnivals
On Monday, 2nd March, the Mount Carmel Infant and Primary Swimming Carnivals will be held at the Glenorchy Aquatic
Centre. Students from Prep to Grade 6 will be involved in House events throughout the day. A letter outlining the
expectations of the day and inviting parents and carers to assist on the day, will be sent home soon and need to be
returned by Friday, 20th February.
Contact Information
If parents or carers need to contact me regarding anything related to School Sport, please feel free to do so via email at
[email protected], or by phone on 6216 7926.
Nikki Stuart
Sports Administration Officer
Photos in this
edition of the
Bulletin were taken
during the Year 7
Familiarisation Day
on Wednesday, 4th
February.
Mount Carmel College
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