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Tomorrow commemorates the death of St John Henry Newman (born 21 February 1801, died 11 August 1890). He was beatified on 19 September 2010 and canonized 13 October 2019. He was an influential churchman and an avid writer who converted to Roman Catholicism in mid-life.
His reflection below shows the great strength of his faith.
"God has created me to do Him some definite service. He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my mission. I may never know it in this life, but I shall be told it in the next. I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons. He has not created me for naught. I shall do good; I shall do His work. I shall be an angel of peace, a preacher of truth in my own place, while not intending it if I do but keep His commandments.
Therefore, I will trust Him, whatever I am, I can never be thrown away. If I am in sickness, my sickness may serve Him, in perplexity, my perplexity may serve Him. If I am in sorrow, my sorrow may serve Him. He does nothing in vain. He knows what He is about. He may take away my friends. He may throw me among strangers. He may make me feel desolate, make my spirits sink, hide my future from me. Still, He knows what He is about."
This week our thoughts are with staff, students and families who worked so hard over a long period to prepare for the performance of our College Production. At the eleventh hour, we were forced into lockdown and the show could not go on.
I was privileged last Wednesday morning to witness the closed dress rehearsal. The students were exceptional. The dancing, singing and dialogue were all expertly delivered. The comedic element was outstanding and the fun and excitement on students’ faces was priceless. The large number of set changes went incredibly smoothly. My sincere congratulations to all those involved.
This dress rehearsal was professionally recorded so we will consider how this can be shared with our community.
We again find ourselves locked down and unable to attend mass in person at our local parishes. In times of adversity, we can take comfort in the example of those who have shown us how to react when faced with challenges.
This month’s Jospehite newsletter contains a beautiful reflection about the support given by one’s family.
“Mary MacKillop embraced the spirit of Saint Joseph in her approach to living the Gospel. Life engaged her in many challenges and like Joseph she responded with courage and charity as she weaved her way through difficulties both within and beyond the church.”
Sister Monica Cavangh – Congregational Leader – Sisters of St Joseph
“Mary demonstrates by her life and ministry that we rely on others to help us to further our mission in life. Her profound faith and spirituality enabled her to trust in God’s providence and the support of others.
Michele Shipperley rsj – Sisters of St Joseph
During these challenging times let us all take comfort in St Mary’s words:
"Do all you can with the means at your disposal and calmly leave the rest to God."
Principal
Due to the current lockdown, College team and catch-up photos will be re-scheduled for later this term once COVID restrictions have eased.
Families are reminded that all information relating to DLM and updates on College operations during lockdowns will be sent via email. Emails are sent to the address provided in your PAM account. If you are not receiving communications from the College, please check your Junk folder or contact us on 8099 6000 for further assistance.
The online portal for subject choices has now closed and most students in Year 8 to 11 have finalised their selections for 2022.
I would like to acknowledge the hard work and support of subject and homeroom teachers, year level coordinators and domain leaders over the last few weeks.
The College will now finalise which subjects will run next year, building the timetable and allocating staff to classes. At CRC, the choices the students make help formulate the timetable, and we expect well over 95% of their preferences to run.
If your child has missed the deadline to upload their choices for next year, they will need to meet with their year level coordinator to complete the process. Every effort will be made to meet your child’s needs however, please be aware their late submission may mean they do not receive their first preferences.
Last week the College had a practice evacuation drill. I am pleased that it went smoothly with students evacuating to the soccer pitch and our wardens checking the buildings to ensure no one was unaccounted for.
Practising our evacuations is an important part of the College’s emergency management planning. I thank our wardens and especially our chief warden, Steven Woolmer, for doing a great job.
Congratulations to the many students who received Certificates of Excellence or Endeavour awards last week.
The Certificate of Excellence is presented to students who achieve an average of 85% or above in their assessment tasks. To achieve this, students display a strong work ethic and a sound approach to their subjects.
Many students received excellence awards across more than one subject.
The Certificate of Endeavour recognises students doing their best consistently during the semester but who may not have received 85% or above.
I congratulate our award recipients for their strong work ethic, which was maintained despite the ongoing challenges of COVID.
Due to COVID restrictions, the awards were presented in homerooms.
During the year, staff complete professional learning to enhance educational opportunities for students. There are also times when the sudden move to Distance Learning Mode (DLM) requires teachers to prepare the way they will deliver lessons online.
On these days, students will undertake study at home. This is not a day off for students but an opportunity to continue learning through various study options. These include:
The school year is very busy with curriculum, activities, sport, incursions and excursions. These days are invaluable for catching up and balancing all commitments.
At CRC Melton, we currently run a Jump Start Program for senior students. This provides an opportunity for students to meet their teachers and commence their new course of study for 2022. It sets the scene and expectations for the year ahead.
The College has decided to begin a Jump Start Program for our Year 7 to 9 students, based on the success of the senior program.
The students will meet their coordinators, be introduced to the philosophy of the year level and explore what the year will be like. It provides a new focus for the students, gives time to meet their new teachers and commence their new subjects and electives. Teachers get to know the class group and can use this knowledge to design the 2022 curriculum with their students in mind.
Jump Start dates
These dates are available on the College Calendar.
Year 11 and 12 2022: 17- 26 November 2021
Year 8, 9 and 10 2022: 22 November - 3 December 2021
The e-safety Commissioner continually works to provide resources and information to protect and guide young people’s online behaviour.
It promotes a collaborative approach to educating young people and the need for consistent messages from school and home.
The e-safety Commissioner offers webinars parents can attend to increase their knowledge of online issues and access support.
The Term 3 webinar topic is online sexual harassment and image-based abuse.
It will cover:
You can choose to attend the webinar with your teen or share resources with them afterwards from the webinar package.
Dates and times
Tuesday 10 August 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Tuesday 24 August 12.30pm to 1.30pm
National Child Protection Week
Tuesday 7 September 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Thursday 9 September 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Learn how to help young people safely use popular apps including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube.
This webinar is designed for parents and carers of young people aged 8-13.
It will cover:
Dates and times
Monday 16 August 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Tuesday 31 August 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Click here to register for eSafety’s webinars
A video and information sheet summarising eSafety’s webinar about cyberbullying and online drama is now available to all parents and guardians. Watch now
The eSafety Commissioner’s webinar topic for Term 4 is, digital technology and mental health. Although registration is not yet open, dates for the webinars are available below:
A Royal Children’s Hospital Child Health Poll shows half of parents surveyed support a total ban on the supply, sale and use of all e-cigarettes and vaping products in Australia.
The poll also found that 57% of parents had never discussed e-cigarettes or vaping with their child, and one in three parents was unaware that e-cigarettes contained toxins and chemicals. Read all the results here
Vaping is a popular trend among young people. We must all be aware of how it can affect a person’s health and the harm it can cause.
The Royal Children’s Hospital has released a video that provides information about e-cigarettes and vaping. I encourage you to watch it with your child and discuss with them the risks of using e-cigarettes. Watch now
Our students began their collaboration with Live FM last week recording voice overs for an animation to promote their upcoming radio program, scheduled to be broadcast from 13 to 17 September (subject to COVID restrictions).
The Melton Live Crew met with executive producer Ralph Barba and there was much enthusiasm and excitement among the group. Four students were chosen to do voice overs for the animated advertisements. Watch now
Students who would like to take part should contact me as soon as possible via email at thobson@sfcc.vic.edu.au.
In 2021, our school will participate in Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools – School Improvement Surveys (MACSSIS).
MACSSIS is an annual process whereby schools listen to students, families and staff about how their school can improve. These surveys help inform the ongoing improvement of schools across the Archdiocese of Melbourne.
One of the main goals of the family survey is to identify the strengths and areas for improvement in our school. MACSSIS data benefits everyone within our College community and provides valuable insights on areas we can focus on. The College believes it is important to encourage families to have a voice and contribute to shaping our school's ongoing improvement.
A letter with survey access details and pin will be emailed to all families before Monday 30 August.
The survey is available online, can be accessed from Monday 30 August and needs to be completed by Friday 17 September 2021.
Parents and guardians can now download the Simon Everywhere smartphone app to gain access to PAM, the College online parent portal.
The app is designed to streamline the communication process for families. It allows you to conveniently access your child’s reports, grades and attendance, update medical information, log student absences and give permission for excursions - all the functions found in PAM.
Simon Everywhere can be downloaded from the Apple Store or the Google Play store. Below are guides to help you. Please email itsupport@sfcc.vic.edu.au if you require further information or assistance.
Year 12 students have begun thinking about their study plans for next year and to help ease the pressure, several universities have released early entry offer programs.
These programs have a variety of different entry requirements other than the ATAR such as school recommendations, community and leadership involvement, Year 11 results and reduced ATAR entry requirements. They enable students to go into exams knowing that they have a conditional place waiting for them.
A presentation about these programs was delivered to Year 12 students last week. A recording is available through their VTAC Teams page.
Links to the programs are available below:
Federation University Early Offer
Congratulations to the following students who have already received a conditional offer through these early entry programs:
Alyssa Pace - VU Guaranteed Sports Exercise Science
Mystique Ardley - VU Guaranteed Early Childhood Education
Natalie Valentine - VU Guaranteed Nursing Paramedicine Midwifery
Zoe Attard – VU Guaranteed Osteopathy Physiotherapy
Shaun Somers - VU Guaranteed Laws Criminology
Ruby Mawson - VU Guaranteed Teaching
Sianna Coulson - VU Guaranteed Early Childhood Education
Chloe Owen - VU Guaranteed Laws Criminology
Jasmine Lewin - VU Guaranteed Nursing Paramedicine Midwifery
Caileigh Aquilina - VU Guaranteed Laws Criminology
Tamia Hawira - VU Guaranteed Teaching
Emmanuel Riak - VU Guaranteed Accounting Finance Business
Jozela Nilwau - ACU Guarantee Early Childhood Education
The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) opened applications for study in 2022 on 2 August.
Year 12 students have begun attending registration sessions with Mrs Runciman and me to set up their VTAC accounts, choose course preferences and apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) and scholarships.
These registration sessions will continue over the next two weeks during students’ study periods and VCAL classes. Students can also organise individual appointments throughout Term 3 for further support and assistance.
Parents and guardians of Year 12 students have been emailed information about a VTAC Parent Information Night on Wednesday 18 August from 6.45pm via Microsoft Teams.
Feeling exhausted and without hope is a normal response to ongoing and sudden lockdowns but there are things you can do to ease the fatigue.
Reflecting on the good things you’ve gained rather than what has been lost is especially important for staff, students and families involved in our College Production that was cancelled on opening night last Thursday as Victoria entered its sixth lockdown.
It is a disappointing time for everyone and the team is understandably grieving the loss of the show. Remember to reflect on all the wonderful things you can take away from the experience such as the great friendships you have formed, the confidence you have gained, the lifelong memories and that you have made us all so proud.
Reaching out and talking about how you are can ease feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. You may find the person you speak to is also feeling the same way.
It is important to connect with someone each day. This person could be:
Phone chat
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 - available 24/7
Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service 1800 512 348 - available 24/7
eheadspace 1800 650 890 - available 9am to 1am
Web chat
Kids Helpline - available 24/7
headspace - available 9am-1am
College Psychologists - Sarah Abbas and Rachel Agius
College Wellbeing Counsellors - Trent Hobson and Nerida Thurn
Glasheen has won our College trivia competition, held over three weeks to encourage social interaction and discussion while challenging the mind.
Earning bonus points for their house as their prize, team Glasheen led the entire competition, followed closely throughout by Daffey. The trivia questions covered various topics including humanities, mathematics, English, religion and science.
Thank you to everyone who participated and joined in on the fun. It was a great success!
Buongiorno a tutti.
Term 3 is proving to be very busy for our language students.
We immersed our Year 8 Italian students in virtual tours of the Royal Melbourne Zoo since our excursion could not take place during lockdown. They have now moved on from studying animals and are delving into the topic of sport, leisure activities and what we like to do on the weekend.
Our Year 7 students are studying a unit on family and preparing presentations on a famous family of their choice.
Year 9 Italian students are working on reading and writing invitations, while Year 10 students analyse job applications, write cover letters, and a curriculum vitae in Italian.
Some Year 9 and 10 students will take part in the annual Dante Alighieri Italian Poetry Recitation. They have chosen a poem to recite and their performance will be judged by Dr Teresa De Fazio, from the University of Melbourne.
Outside of lockdowns, our Italian Club meets during lunchtime on Mondays. Students are learning to play Italian card games such as Scopa and recently watched the movie Benvenuti al Sud. Students who attend the Italian Club also receive prizes, house points and a certificate of attendance. Everyone is welcome.
We are excited to host the College’s Italian Day on Wednesday 8 September. Our Year 7 and 8 students will view an Italian Drama Show Mission Gnocchi and enjoy a visit from a gelati van at lunchtime. A pizza lunch can also be ordered from the canteen.
Parents and guardians have exclusive access to Elevate Education’s Parent Webinar Series for Term 3, 2021. Elevate works with our students, delivering workshops on study skills, motivation, wellbeing, and exam preparation.
Elevate’s webinar series can help you learn how to better support your child at home by reinforcing the skills they learn at school.
The next webinar, Smart study: how to take notes effectively, will run live online from 7pm to 8pm on Wednesday 18 August. Registration is essential and is free for CRC Melton parents and guardians. It includes a live question and answer session so you can ask the presenter questions directly.
You can register for one or all of the remaining free webinars using the link below.
Other webinars in the series include:
Wednesday 1 September, 7pm - Exam home stretch and how to support your child in the final weeks.
Keep up to date with College events, procedures, resources and information via the links below.
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