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Date: 20 October 2014 Issue: Seventeen

SHOW ME YOUR WAYS, LORD, TEACH ME YOUR PATHS. GUIDE ME IN YOUR TRUTH AND TEACH ME, FOR YOU ARE GOD MY SAVIOUR, AND MY HOPE IS IN YOU ALL DAY LONG. PSALM 25 25:4-5 This week as our Year 12 students prepare to finish their formal classes at Mount Lilydale Mercy College, I am sure there are many mixed emotions being experienced by the cohort. For parents too it may be a turning point, it may mark the end of many years involved in the life of a school community. As parents you work hard to guide your sons and daughters to live a fulfilling and happy life. As a Catholic School we too have had a responsibility to set these young people on the right path. We hope that throughout their years with us the students have come to realise the importance and the power of prayer in their lives. In the words of Catherine McAuley, “Prayer is a plant, the seed of which is sown in the heart of every Christian. If it is well cultivated and nourished it will produce abundant fruit, but if neglected it will wither and die.” The prayer below is often used as young people graduate from school, however, I believe these simple words if prayed from the heart of each one of us could help to produce the abundant fruit that Catherine speaks of. Father, I have knowledge, so will You show me now, How to use it wisely and find a way somehow To make the world I live in a little better place, And make life with its problems a little bit easier to face. Grant me faith and courage and put purpose in my days, And show me how to serve Thee in effective ways. So my education, my knowledge and my skill May find their true fulfilment as I learn to do Thy will. And may I ever be aware in everything I do, That knowledge comes from learning, and wisdom comes from You. Amen.

WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE WURUNDJERI PEOPLE WHO ARE THE TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS OF THIS LAND WE PAY RESPECT TO THE ELDERS BOTH PAST AND PRESENT OF THE KULIN NATION AND EXTEND THAT RESPECT TO OTHER INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS

FROM THE PRINCIPAL‘S DESK - PHILIP MORISON

Dear Members of the Mount Lilydale Mercy College Community Welcome to the new week and one that will provide lasting memories for a special group within our school. That group is of course the Graduating Class of 2014 as they cease formal classes this week. Their week is a short one at school with a full College assembly on Tuesday to farewell the rest of the student body and then their final day together on Wednesday which will start with Mass together. We have moved the Mass to the Doyle Centre to allow all teaching staff to join with the Year 12s in prayer. Parents should feel free to attend if they so wish. It is important that we all remember our Year 12 group in our prayers as they concentrate on final exam preparation if doing VCE, or life after school if doing VCAL. Over the coming weeks I hope that these students remember the place of prayer in their lives and that they set aside some time each day to pray. I know that in the busyness of exam preparation they find it a struggle to set aside such time, but hopefully they will know that we will all be praying for them and their intentions. Hopefully they find a sense of hope and peace and be granted serenity in the knowledge of our prayers. Last week we celebrated the 2015 Prefect Investiture Ceremony whereby the 2014 Prefects handed over the leadership of the student body to their 2015 counterparts. As with all leadership at Mount Lilydale Mercy College, to be the recipient of a Prefect position is not to be honoured and given accolades, it is not about wearing a badge as a sign of attaining a highly sought after position, but rather, it is about signalling the willingness to be of service. It is about working for the student body so that each and every individual is welcomed to a safe environment so that they can develop their individual talents. They in turn can then use those talents to be of service. The highlight of the ceremony for me was when each outgoing Prefect handed their corresponding new Prefect a personalised lit candle highlighting the passing on of particular responsibilities in particular areas. Each outgoing Prefect also wrote a letter of personal advice to their incoming counterpart. The 2015 Prefects invested were: College Captains Maddison Cubitt & Kye Ebert College Vice Captains Monique Kiker & Benjamin Morison McAuley Prefects Amy Gilligan & Jordan Sibberas Sport Prefects Emma Deith & Joseph Molluso Performing Arts Catherine Lewis & Morgan Baker English Abbyrose Madigan Maths/Science Dylan O‘Neill Mercy & Justice Deanne Drury Faith and Ministry Connie Catolico Visual Arts Jemma Walker Health & PE Lucy Collins LOTE Gabrielle Savaris Humanities Toby Beach Yearbook Yasmin Fowler Environment Alice Hardinge Technology Tyla Dos Anjos Carr House Isabella Cimo Frayne House Lisa Di Paolo Maguire House Jack Furey O‘Neill House Morgan Henri Ryan House Matilda Menze Terry Dunn House David Remminga

2015 COLLEGE CAPTAINS KYE EBERT & MADDISON CUBITT

Another important part of the final weeks of Year 12 is asking for feedback and nominations from both students and families for the Mark Prest Award. Parents/guardians, students and staff are invited to nominate a staff member for the Mark Prest Award that recognises educational excellence. Mark was a Deputy Principal at the College for 7 years until he died from cancer. He had a passion for education and a strong belief in the innate goodness of young people. An explanation of the award and the nomination process is attached to this newsletter and you can also obtain copies from the College Website. I would like all community members to submit a nomination. The nomination will be stronger if accompanied by a letter of commendation. Nominations close on Monday 10 November 2014. Finally and sadly members of our community continue to suffer loss. Your thoughts and prayers are asked for Helen Lacy, grandmother to Montana (Year 10) and Scarlett (Year 7) Drieberg, who passed to her eternal rest on 4 October. We pray for the repose of Helen‘s soul and may she rest in peace. God Bless Philip A Morison Principal

FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL STUDIES - BRIAN HAWTHORNE

STUDENT FREE DAY FOR YEARS 7 TO 11 To assist in the smooth transition of the Year 12 students final day of classes and celebratory events, the College will not be operating classes for Years 7 to 11 on Wednesday 22 October. Please make alternative arrangements for your children on this day. Please note however that students who undertake VET courses off campus on this day will still need to attend as required by the relevant institutions. Brian Hawthorne Deputy Principal - Studies

YEAR 12 MATTERS

The final days for Year 12 are now here and there is a sense of relief and sadness amongst our students that 13 years of schooling is coming to a close. Unfortunately the job is not quite over with the VCAA exams looming for the VCE students and completed outcomes required for the VCAL students. It has been wonderful working with the Year 12 cohort this year. The talent they have shown academically, theatrically and on the sporting field has been brilliant and their involvement in the many activities the College offers has been significant. The following outlines the activities for the coming days.  Tuesday 21 October, the day will begin with a full school assembly to farewell the Year 12 students and will be the last opportunity the whole school gathers in 2014.  Wednesday 22 October, the day begins with Year 12 Mass followed by College Colour Awards and Presentations . Parents and family members are welcome to join us. After the formalities, students will have the opportunity to celebrate their final day with their peers with activities and special reflections of their 6 years at Mount Lilydale Mercy College. Please note, this is a student free day for Years 7 – 11 The VCAA exams begin on Wednesday 29 October and finish on Wednesday 19 November. All students have been issued with an exam timetable and it is recommended students arrive at least 15 minutes before the exam commences. If there are any issues that arise on the day of the exam, please contact the College immediately to allow us to support you. The Year 12 Graduation will be held in the Doyle Centre on Thursday 20 November. Letters are on the Parent Portal with further details and ticketing. Please indicate how many tickets are required and these will be available from 29 October. If you would like further details with any issues regarding the coming weeks, please do not hesitate to contact me. Janet Barr Year 12 Year Level Leader [email protected]

FROM THE BUSINESS MANAGER - DEAN DE MUNK

OUTSTANDING FEES Thank you to all parents and guardians who have once again cooperated with the payment of school fees and levies during 2014. As at midOctober we have 35 outstanding accounts. I urge these parents and guardians to make immediate payment or contact with me directly at the College on 9237 1314 to avoid unnecessary collection action. This includes any parent or guardian who has a direct debit or credit arrangement whereby a payment may have declined during the year and has not been made up. If you have an existing approved arrangement whereby the payment of fees are regular which will allow for a zero balance by late November there is no need to make contact. Dean de Munk Business Manager Email: [email protected]

CENTRAL AUSTRALIA TRIP

This year 44 Year 10 students accompanied by Mr Hill, Mrs Baird, Miss Parker and Mr Kelly were lucky enough to experience the Central Australia trip. After returning from this trip I can now see why it is so highly regarded. Our 10 day journey began on Friday 19th of September with an early start at school then straight to the airport. From the first time that Uluru was spotted from the plane the trip felt like it had begun. On arrival we were all told by our much loved bus driver, `Lenny‘, that we had to watch our belongings as the dingoes had a knack for taking things left out, well now we knew we were in Central. Every day from day one was utilised. Whether it be for sightseeing at Uluru, hiking and taking in the sights at Watarrka, riding the camels (Sparky being the favourite) or even the long bus rides, everyone always found a way to make it special. Bonds were formed and the levels of enthusiasm raised every moment we were all together. Every early morning bus ride began with a composition of songs beginning with ―I still call Australia home‖, then moving on to ―I am Australian‖. If someone began the trip not knowing the words to these songs it can be guaranteed that by the end they knew it like an anthem. One of the group‘s main goals this year was to raise money for the Royal Flying Doctors Service. This is an organisation that provide health services to those who live in outback and regional Australia. In past years the most amount of money raised by a group in a trip was $1,800. This year our target was $2,000 however after many auctions, general donations and many fines our group managed to raise just over $3,100. Every year on the trip a liturgy is held in order to pay respect to the Central group of 1993 where Liz Calcagno lost her life in a bus incident. This year our group gathered together, where we prayed and sang for the people who fell victim to the tragic events that took place on that day. One set of candles were lit to represent the life of each member of the 1993 group. Another set of candles were lit for each of the 2014 Central group and placed around the heart. For many, listening to an individual‘s recount of the events that unfolded on the disastrous day, both moved the students and stirred emotions of sympathy and compassion. Amongst the many highlights of Central was the last night when our group was taken on a disco cruise in Darwin. This was our last chance to spend time together as a group, where we could dance, sing and let loose, before leaving late in the night for our plane back to Melbourne. It wasn‘t until our arrival back to Melbourne that it was realised our trip had finally come to an end. However every person that went on Central came back with another perspective of our country, new bonds and so many entertaining memories that won‘t be forgotten. Sonja Traynor

ITALY STUDY TOUR

At the end of last week the Italy Study Tour concluded. This brought to an end three unbelievable weeks for a group of 25 students and 3 staff members. The group was blessed with wonderful weather which allowed them to take full advantage of the program. It began with an 11 day tour starting in Rome and taking in Assisi, Siena, Florence, Pisa, Venice & Verona. The visual highlights just rolled from one day to the next. The art treasures of the Vatican Museum, the majesty of St Peters, the vast expanse of the Colosseum - and this was just the first day! Could it get any better? It certainly did and the students were so keen to take advantage of every minute. They were open to every challenge and keen to learn about the history, art and culture of this wonderful country. Of course the gelato was also a highlight and we have returned believing we are experts in this field. We did not manage to catch up with George Clooney in Venice but he did have to share the town with us. At the conclusion of the initial tour we moved on to our sister school in Casale Monferrato where our students enjoyed wonderful hospitality from the families in this town. In years to come the visual highlights of the cities I have mentioned may fade, but I am certain the most powerful memory and emotion of this trip will be the experience of living in an Italian household in rural Italy. This provided many challenges to the students and it was great to see them support each other and adapt as the days went by. We were fortunate to experience four different secondary school environments during our time in Casale and this was a valuable learning experience. When it came time to leave the three weeks seemed to have disappeared so quickly. The effects of this time will last much longer and I know they will be positive. The students were outstanding ambassadors for our school and our country and the staff were privileged and proud to share the experience with them. Michael Johnston Deputy Principal - Students

YEAR 7 ENGLISH ASSIGNMENT

During Year 7 we studied two narrative novels for English, "Grimsdon" and "A Single Shard". The first was about five kids stranded in a flooded city, the result of a catastrophic environmental disaster, due to a government in denial about the extent of structural management required to prevent such a life changing event. The kids had to learn how to best adapt and survive in their newfound conditions. The second explored the journey an orphaned boy, in twelfth century Korea, had to undertake to realise his ambition to become an apprentice to a well recognised potter. Our class enjoyed the adventures and life lessons Tree-ear, the main protagonist learned along the way. All students in the class were expected to read the books during the holidays. Once school started we discussed and explored each book thoroughly in class. Together with our teacher, Mrs Lewis, we considered the important features: setting, themes, characters and events. We learnt how to locate supporting material and direct quotes as evidence for our views and opinions. This ensured we knew each story plot fully.

PAIGE MCCUBBIN-GAULD

After class discussions and sometimes a little quiz on the storyline, we were given assignments using Bloom's taxonomy of thinking skills and Gardner's multiple intelligences. These assignments were completed using a contract and a point system. They included many activities to choose from and catered for higher order thinking and all the different learning styles of the kids in our class. We enjoyed the wide range of activities, setting our own goals and negotiating our choices and personal deadlines with our teacher. We could also choose to work alone, with a partner or in a small group. It was fun having complete control over our learning. Sometimes we made mistakes and had to rethink our approach so we could solve problems encountered creatively. The checkpoints we had with Mrs Lewis helped us with this. Some of us learned how important it is to use your time effectively over a number of weeks and not to leave tasks to the last minute. The tasks in these assignments definitely challenged us and allowed us to work on our strengths but also built on areas we needed to improve. MOLLY JONES Some of the activities we could choose from were: making models, writing analogies and poems, making book trailers on iMovie, researching pottery styles and kilns, designing maps, writing scripts, researching homelessness in the outer Eastern suburbs to name but a few. Working in a group meant a lot of teamwork including meeting up with people out of school hours. Every student was expected to present an aspect of his/her assignment to the class. The variety of different topics made it interesting for the class as it wasn't the same thing over and over again. Mrs Lewis arranged for us to showcase some of our work in the library and the display cabinets in the Mansfield building. On behalf of our 7 Blue class we can say that we really enjoyed these challenging assignments. We had to put in a lot of hard work but it seemed to pay off as we were able to produce and display work of which we are very proud. Paige McCubbin-Gauld and Molly Jones, 7 Blue

STUDENT NEWS

Year 9 student, Cooper Giling (9 White) has a disease that effects many kids around Australia - Type 1 diabetes. This month marks the 7th year Cooper has had cope with diabetes. Cooper has volunteered to participate in a study at the Royal Children‘s Hospital. The study aims to learn more about how high blood sugar concentrations affect the brain. Every kid with Type 1 diabetes experiences hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar) despite their best efforts to keep the regular blood sugar levels. Adult studies have shown that when the body experiences a high or a low, the brain cannot perform normal tasks, but researchers don‘t know how much this affects kids. They also don‘t know how the brain functions when the blood sugar levels are outside the normal range. The Royal Children‘s Hospital aims to use a MRI scanner to study a group of kids aged 12-18 with Type 1 diabetes. They have been asked to come in to perform a memory task when their blood sugar level has been artificially altered. This will help doctors to gain a better understanding on how diabetes should be treated. This project is being funded by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The task that Cooper has taken on is a very strenuous one as he will be subjected to nausea and memory loss. We wish Cooper all the best for the test and all the year 9‘s are proud of his courageous effort to help others. Written by Flynn Trewavis, 9 Silver

LIBRARY NEWS

CAPTURING OUR READING CULTURE AT MOUNT LILYDALE MERCY COLLEGE With Sustained Silent Reading now entering its third year here at the College it is wonderful to see the McAuley students embrace reading, books and graphic novels with enthusiasm and interest. We are observing that students generally are more engaged, more comfortable and more fully involved in reading in a sustained fashion. We must acknowledge the role of the teachers who model reading and through this process are integral to the success of the program. We know that as parents we are keen to see our students succeed and literacy success is certainly a major factor in academic achievement. More on the success of our reading program and evidence of improved reading results in the weeks to come. Please feel free to browse our library catalogue online and your child can log in using their student number and password to reserve, request and email me for assistance with selecting materials. Access to the Library Catalogue http://library.mlmclilydale.catholic.edu.au/oliver/libraryHome.do

OUR YEAR 9 COHORT IN BARAK LIBRARY

PRIVATE STUDY PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY TO CATCH UP ON READING REQUIREMENTS

Andrea Coney Head of Library and Information Services

BOB STEWART - UNIFORM SHOP

TERM 4 HOURS ARE AS FOLLOWS: MONDAY, TUESDAY AND THURSDAY - 12.30PM TO 4.00PM 1ST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH - 9.30AM TO 12.30PM PLEASE NOTE: The Uniform Shop will NOT be open Saturday 1 November (Melbourne Cup Weekend) instead the Shop will be open on SATURDAY 8 NOVEMBER from 9.30—12.30

PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION NEWS - UNIFORM SHOP

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PARENTS & FRIENDS UNIFORM SHOP WILL BE OPEN IN TERM 4 EVERY THURSDAY FROM 12PM -1.30PM. PLEASE REFER TO THE SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP PROCEDURE ON THE COLLEGE WEBSITE IF SELLING SECOND HAND UNIFORMS http://web.mlmclilydale.catholic.edu.au/docs/2014/Second%20Hand%20Uniform%20Shop%20Procedure.pdf

AMSAA CONFERENCE (Australasian Mercy Secondary Schools Association)

The AMSAA Conference is an experience we will never forget. Seventy-five students from across New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Australia spent five days together in Melbourne, with the aim of increasing our awareness of social justice issues and how we can implement change in our school community. The Conference consisted of workshops and speakers, who furthered our understanding of issues such as poverty, mental illnesses, global warming and the treatment of Aboriginal Australians. We shared personal stories of our experiences with these issues and the workshops helped us explore ways we can initiate change in our local communities and how we can contribute to the broader, global issues. We were also given the opportunity to visit the Exodus community in Heidelberg West. Exodus is the 6 th poorest community in Victoria, with many socioeconomic related issues that decrease the residents‘ quality of life. On our visit we were fortunate enough to hear from Harry, a Marist Brother who has lived in the community for almost two decades and residents who are trying to inspire change within their community. The Conference is something that will stay with us for many years to come. The stories that we were told and experiences we have shared have changed our perception of global issues, especially those prominent within Australia. We hope to apply all we have learned in the conference which all those in the Mount Lilydale Mercy College community, and will be working with teachers and students to raise awareness and initiate changes in the school community next year. Deanne Drury and Charlotte Hulland

INFORMATION FOR YEAR 11 STUDENTS PREPARING FOR UNIT 3 & 4 EXAMS.

All Year 11 students have allocated study time on 22 October and 3 November which are student free days. In addition there is an allocated Year 11 Study Day on 6 November directly prior to the commencement of the Year 11 exams. Other than these allocated times there are no other authorised absences in the lead up to exams for Year 11 students. For students studying Unit 3/4 Psychology and Biology an additional study support time can be applied for if deemed necessary. As these exams are at 9am, these students can apply for the day before to study. Application forms will be given to these students in class and will need to be given to Mr Hawthorne by Friday 24 October. Students studying Unit 3/4 Legal Studies and Sport and Rec have these exams during the Year 11 exam period. They will need to see Ms Ellul if they have a Year 11 exam/s on that day to get the Year 11 exam rescheduled. Unit 3/4 Business Management has their exam on a student free day (Monday 3 November) Unit 3/4 Religion and Society has their exam in the Academic Foundation Program. They will not be required at school for classes on that day. Any other requests for additional study time will need to be put in writing to Mr Hawthorne, Deputy Principal—Studies. Carolyn Ellul Campus Learning Advisor Years 10 – 12

MUSIC DEPARARTMENT NEWS

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC The College offer individual one-to-one tuition in voice, guitar, drum kit, saxophone, flute and piano/keyboard. We also have a wide range of strings, wind and brass instruments available for hire with tuition. All music lessons run for 30 minutes and occur during a normal school day (students will not miss the same subject each week as we alternate their lesson time accordingly). This schedule enables students to attend after school activities that they are already committed too without any interference. Upon application, scholarships may be on offer for students wishing to take drum lessons for the remainder of the year. For any musical enquiries please contact Dr Paul Curtis on 9735 4022 or Mrs Sharon Flint, Instrumental Music Secretary on 9739 2217 or email [email protected] TIME TO SHINE GALA After intense auditions and ongoing rehearsals, three of our talented students from Mount Lilydale Mercy College were selected to perform in the Time To Shine Gala. Ruth Vandersman (12 Orange), Greta Faulkner-King (10 Silver) and Angus Faulkner-King (9 Jade) had the amazing experience of participating in ―Time to Shine‖ which was the inaugural Catholic Schools Performing Arts Gala held at the Palais Theatre, St. Kilda, on Saturday 13 September. The extravaganza showcased the artistic talent of 300 secondary students in the Archdiocese of Melbourne and featured internationally acclaimed singer, Silvie Paladino, with many other professional musicians and choreographers. Time to Shine Gala will be televised sometime in November 2014. This would be a fantastic opportunity to view this amazing Gala if you did not have the opportunity to view it live on stage in September.

AIM MELBOURNE OPEN DAY Saturday 15th November 2014 10am to 3pm 120 King St, Melbourne. FREE workshops, masterclasses, and live performances. AIM Melbourne Open Day is the perfect opportunity to get a glimpse of what it‘s like to be a student at the leading school for today‘s creative industry. Sit in on the ever-popular industry panel forum and hear guests share their advice and insights on breaking into the entertainment industry, pick up course information, listen to live music, take a workshop or go on a tour with our friendly AIM staff and students.

 CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE  COMPOSITION & MUSIC PRODUCTION  ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT For more information about AIM Visit www.aim.edu.au or call (03) 8610 4222

CAREERS NEWS YEAR 12 Many TAFEs and Unis have expos and information sessions during the Change of Preference period. Students will be given a ‗Where to Now‘ booklet in homeroom. Please keep this valuable resource somewhere safe, so that it can be referred to during Change of Preference and beyond. Please go to the Careers Moodle page for the above resources. School Leavers Guide: http://www.tonysmithmp.com/casey/local-news/item/665-2014-school-leavers-guide ALL STUDENTS What does it take to become a police officer? www.youtube.com/VPBlueTube Defence Force Chat: http://www.facebook.com/events/1485699831716414/ Advice for parents and students about studying VCE: Visit the Monash Youtube Channel Year 9 Students: RMIT Science Experience: 20-22 January, 2015. www.scienceexperience.com.au Please visit the Careers Moodle page for all of the above information and more. Click on Careers Newsletter 15. Angela Fontana Careers Leader

SPORTS REPORT

SPORT AWARDS NIGHT This year‘s sports award evening will take place on Monday 20th October in Centennial Hall from 7.30pm. This is an annual event that recognises the sporting achievements and excellence in sport from our student body. Our guest speaker this year will be recent Commonwealth gold medallist and former Mount Lilydale student Andrew Moloney. Andrew finished as a student at Mount Lilydale in 2007 and has since been working on an amateur boxing career. Andrew will be sharing his gold medal journey from the recent Glasgow commonwealth games and inspire our students to continue aiming for and reaching their goals. Students who are receiving awards on the night have been notified via parent portal. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS Tyler Blanchard (7 Blue) placed 16th in the U/15 Australian Junior Squash Championships. Tyler is a bottom age player in this age group. Rachael Blanchard (10 Gold) came 17th in the U/17 age group. The National Championships took place in Perth from 19-22 September. Well done Tyler and Rachael. A fantastic effort to be at the pointy end of Squash in Australia. Caitlyn Law (7 Blue) received the term 3 Dance kingdom Composite Bronze medal for her involvement in Ballroom and Latin Dancing. Well done Caitlyn. Isaac and Lachlan Zeniou competed in the Victorian Transport games recently. Lachlan competed in the U/12-U/13 5km run and Isaac in the U/14-U/15 5km event. Isaac finish 2nd in his age group and 20th overall, while Lachlan finished 3rd in his age group and 21st overall. Well Done Lachlan and Isaac.

SPORTS AWARD NIGHT GUEST SPEAKER - ANDREW MOLONEY

Anthony Molluso recently competed in the state championships for ISKA Karate (International Sports Karate Association). He is the newly crowned State champion for Sparring and also came 2nd in Weapons. He is now off to the ISKA Karate World Cup in Sydney this weekend. Well done Anthony and good luck in Sydney. Nicholas Camp finished fifth in Eastern Football League U14C Best & Fairest vote count. Well done Nicholas. Dylan Findlay recently returned from the Australian Acrobatics Championships in Sydney. Dylan and his partner competed in the Men‘s level 5 pairs division. They performed exceptionally well and were crowned the new National Champions. Well Done Dylan! Abe Wright - Following a stellar season of cross country skiing, Abe has been selected in the PICTURED: DYLAN FINDLAY Australian Junior XC Ski team. He will be heading to Sun Valley, Idaho for 3 months to train and race in the US during the upcoming season. Abe‘s goal is to represent Australia at the U.S.A. Junior National Championships to be held in early March 2015 after competing in numerous ski races across America. Well done Abe! Candice Farrugia-Roberts, Shannon Lowden and Bridget De Vries were involved in the U/17 SPJ netball team that came runners up in their grand final recently. Bridget also won the team best and fairest and Candice and Shannon both came second. Well done on a great season girls. Lauren Van Der Westhuizen, Abbey Marshall, Jasmine Evans and Ash Grimes (injured) played in the U/17 first division SPJ Netball team. These girls won the Grand final, well done girls. Steph Peters came runner up in the Mt Evelyn netball club Best & Fairest count for her respective team. Great work Steph. Mia Walsh (Year 8) recently won her third consecutive MVP for the Surrey Park Asteroids netball team. Maria Esnouf Director of Sport

PARENTS & FRIENDS AND OLD COLLEGIANS‘ ASSOCIATIONS

Centennial Hall was filled with fun, laughter and lots of shenanigans when the combined Parents and Friends/Old Collegians Associations Trivia Night was held recently. 150 people of various ages and connections to the College decorated their tables and attempted to answer questions. As this was a fund raiser, the MC allowed groups to ‗buy‘ some answers….all I can report is that his tin was full of money! The final amount raised will be tallied shortly. Fund raising functions like this would not be such a success without the support of some very generous sponsors. We would like to offer our sincere thanks to the following people and businesses:

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ST PATRICKS – LILYDALE Mass Times: Weekday Times Monday: No Mass Tuesday: 7.00pm Wednesday: 9.10am Friday: 9.10am Weekend Times Saturday: No morning Mass Saturday Vigil: 6.30pm Sunday: 10.30am Reconciliation: Saturday: 10am or by appointment

PARISH MASS SCHEDULE

SPJ – MOOROOLBARK & ST RICHARD‘S - KILSYTH Mass times : Tuesday: 9:15am Wednesday: 9:15am Thursday: 9:15am Friday: 9:15am Saturday: 6pm Vigil Sunday: 9:00am and 11:00am Rosary: Wednesday & Thursday after 9:15am mass Reconciliation: Saturday 5.15pm or by arrangement with priest ST BRIGIDS - HEALESVILLE Mass Times: Wednesday: 7.30pm Thursday: 9.15am Sunday: 8.30am Other: Weddings by request Reconciliation: By request ST MARY‘S – MOUNT EVELYN Mass Times: Tuesday: 9.00am Thursday: 9.00am Friday: 9.00am Mass – excluding 2nd Friday of month anointing Mass at 11:30am Saturday: 10.30am 1st Sunday only - Italian, 6.00pm Vigil (winter), 5.00pm Vigil (Summer) Sunday: 10.30am, 5.00pm Other: Baptism Preparation session 1st Thursday of each month 7.30pm. Baptisms 1st & 3rd Sundays 12.00pm Reconciliation: 8.40am - 8.55am on days of 9.00am Mass, 9.30am – 11.00am Tuesdays and 9.00am – 10.00am Saturday. Other times as requested ST THOMAS MORE - BELGRAVE Mass Times: Tuesday: 9.00am Thursday: 9.00am Friday: 9.00am Saturday: 9.00am Sunday: 9.00am, 5.30pm every 2nd Sunday Reconciliation: Saturday: 9.30am - 10.30am and otherwise upon request ST JOSEPH‘S - YARRA JUNCTION Sacred Heart Warburton, Cnr Warburton Hwy & Park Rd, Warburton Saturday: 4:30pm (winter) and 7.00pm (summer) Sacred Heart Parish, Upper Yarra Valley 40 Milners Road, Yarra Junction Sunday: 9:00am SACRED HEART - CROYDON Mass Times: Thursday: 9.30am (2nd Thursday Seniors Mass at 10.30am) Friday: 9.30am (9.00am Adoration) Saturday: 9.30am, 6.00pm vigil Sunday: 8.15am, 10.15am Family Mass Seniors Mass: 2nd Thursday: 10.30am Healing Mass: 1st Monday: 7.45pm Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: Friday: 10.15am and Saturday: 5.30pm ST PAUL‘S - MONBULK Mass Times Wednesday: 9.00am Sunday: 11.00am

COMMUNITY NOTICES

To commemorate our much loved and admired Deputy Principal, who commenced at the College in 1996 and became Deputy Principal in 1997, the College Executive has named an annual award for an ‘educationalist’ in his honour. Mark had a deep love for his God and was passionate educator who had a deep sense of the school community. He listened, accepted and embraced all the people he found in his life. Mark demonstrated strength during his own battle with illness and throughout his life he was willing to be a ‘shelter in a storm’ for others. He was a deep thinker and came to believe strongly in the stewardship model of leadership. The award will be presented annually to a member of staff who most exemplifies Mark’s educational philosophy and witness as judged by the following criteria which embody the spirit of Mark as an educator. It is expected that the recipient of this award will reflect many of these characteristics. Mark:               

had a passionate respect for the dignity of each person set a public example of integrity, love, commitment and awareness each day showed empathy and concern for the welfare of others fostered genuine, honest, authentic, compassionate and just relationships had a healthy sense of tolerance, acceptance and openness was filled with the excitement of teaching was a courageous and committed learner aspired to and encouraged excellence exhibited a quality of teaching which opened up learning to others encouraged a love of learning in others was willing to take risks and learn from experience believed that teaching mattered fostered a strong climate of community involving students, teachers and parents had a sense of civic responsibility and pride contributed to the social and spiritual environment of the school

The selection of the winner will be made by a special panel. The Members of the Selection Panel will be the Principal, an Advisory Council Member, two Staff Members and one Student (a Student Leader).

I wish to nominate ……………………………………………………………………….……………….. for the Mark Prest Award Signature of Nominator: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……………………… Please attach a Statement addressing the above criteria and forward to the Principal by 10 November 2014