St Mark's College Newsletter 21 May 2021

Issue 7 21 May 2021 Xavier and Brayden present Mrs Fantinel and Mrs Dunning a gift of appreciation during ESO Week We slept out in fellowship, bounded onto the sports fields, we defined our leadership, we thanked some special people and we worked hard at NAPLAN as a musical is unfolding. 3 8803 Sleep Out on a Cold Friday Night as they settle to observe. I feel so grateful www.smc.catholic.edu.au Our Year 6s gathered in the Good Samaritan that wonderful coaches and managers keep Hall on a Friday evening to share some time, things in perspective and keep things going. some pizza and much of their boundless I rejoice in the intensity of young people with energy. It was a sleepover activity to create a their focus and purpose. Sport helps us define confidence and a unity as they anticipate their ourselves. It is about our effort and resilience. camp later in the year. The spirit in the group It is about our honour and respect. It is about was wonderful. There was the excitement of something greater than the individual and it is shared games and the tumbling enthusiasm of about managing achievement. It’s also about sleeping bags and pillows and settling to quiet a washing machine full of St Mark’s sporting in the gym. The children were expertly managed uniforms on a Sunday night. We are so grateful and cared for by the Year 6 teachers (Mr Arbon, for the parent organisation. Ms Kerin, Mrs Keain, and Ms Gadaleta). It was a fun experience and it was shared across The College Board on the Bosco side on the same night by some The College Board met this week. It was our senior students who slept outside in the cold to first gathering since the AGM. Our group is raise funds for the cause of homelessness. A the senior governing body of the College and small group of Year 12s decided a social justice we elected Moira Coffey as Chair and Daniel response had to happen, and that a fundraiser Lauder as Deputy Chair. We began our meeting was needed. They worked with teachers to raise by defining ourselves and determining our money and somehow endured the wintry night. work for the year. There was a strong sense There was much joyous conversations and a of service and a deep understanding of our warmth in their unity. They were outside of responsibility. As a group we want this to be the Bosco gym. The cold cement and constant the most outstanding school and the Board has chill reminded them of the challenge of many committed to set up opportunities for that to homeless people. happen. The College Board comprise: Fr Jimmy Pantin (President), Moira Coffey (Chair), Daniel St Mark’s Play On Lauder (Deputy Chair), Greg Hay (Principal), Jo A great expression of St Mark’s family life Court (Executive Officer), Kate McBride (P+F) is the involvement in winter sport. There are Christine Malycha (Boarding) Pia Keain (Staff hundreds who turn up to courts and ovals and Representative) Natalie Ferme, Martin Hayes, arenas all wearing the red, the blue, and the Tracy Dear. In attendance: Katie Pole, Marc yellow of St Mark’s. Proud chests puff out in Forster, Melissa Gadaleta. our guernseys. Tricolour hair ties match with netball bibs. Soccer shin pads are protective Georgia, Meg, Scarlett and Mrs Pole sleeping and adjusted and hockey sticks are flourished. out for Vinnies This exciting time of the year is about the enthusiasm of the coach, the dash and tackle, the striving for excellence, the joy of a goal and the despair of a miss. The complex organisation, the detailed rosters, the expertly coordinated parent taxi services and the huge emotional energy are in full swing. With all of this the sporting fields of Port Pirie fill with St Mark’s winter sport warriors. I just love the line-up of portable chairs, winter blankets and the food and thermos of the grandparents RECEPTION 7

Celebrating National Boarders Week by making gifts of gratitude for College staff, pictured are Alice, Codi, Chloe, Hannah and Georgia Gifts Abound in Thanks Salesian Schools visit Two celebrations and a bit of chocolate to offer: I had a chance to travel interstate for a couple of days last week. I attend a regular meeting This week we honoured the work of the 38 of Salesian principals which has been online of members of staff who are involved in general recent times. And so I found my mask and got support. It was called ESO Week and it onto a plane for the first time since Covid. There acknowledges the Education Support Officers is a group of ten schools, led by the Salesian around the school. From maintenance to priests in Melbourne. It is committed to keeping the library, from the accounts to the broom our special ethos alive. There is a legacy which cupboard, from the graciousness of a Front we are committed to keeping. The Salesian Office to the generosity of the learning character is part of our school heritage. It is supporters, we had a chance to say thank you. based on the educational philosophy of St John Every day there are hundreds of anonymous Bosco and it is shared Australia wide. It is about efforts made, vital and generous, essential welcome and care, the search for faithfulness and skilful, and no one knows that they happen. and the strength of community. I came back And so for all that happens we say thank you. from the meeting resolved to keep that spirit The focus has always been the children and alive. It’s happening in ten different schools. resulting in the wonderful culture of St Mark’s. Chocolates were thus dispensed! Musical Rehearsal The College musical this year is Joseph and the National Boarding Week is this week and Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. We have been as part of the weekly prayer reflection the singing its melodies for a couple of months now. boarders along with Miss Emily Komljenovic It is also a beautiful bible story from the Tim explored why we are very fortunate to be one Rice and Andrew Lloyd Weber stable. We have of the five outstanding Catholic Education assembled an ensemble and they have been Boarding Schools in South Australia. Through rehearsing well. I have loved the energy of the the prayer and a creative idea, they explored group. They are determined and talented and gratitude and put together a special gift for focused. Part of this school musical production all Bosco Campus staff. I received the most will be the involvement of both Benedict (Year delightful note and a specially decorated 6 and Year 3) students as well as the Bosco biscuit. The students were very excited and students. It involves multiple teachers and generous and brought a smile to many faces. parents and will offer us the excitement of The gift was delicious. performance in a real theatre. You will hear more about the show. It will go on stage in NAPLAN Week 3 of Term 3. I was very pleased with our preparation for the NAPLAN challenge. Our students in Year 3, 5, 7 Mr Greg Hay, Principal and 9 had guidance from their teachers about how to manage the online experience. They The excitement of Year 6 Sleepover were taught how to break open a question, how to think through a problem, how to analyse. The NAPLAN was happening at the same time all over Australia. There were some ‘technology people’ and test administrators working very hard in Canberra where ‘control central’ is. I know that our ICT staff who were on their feet and determined to support the children. I thank the teachers for ensuring a quality experience. I particularly thank coordinators Sarah Freer, Tom Gilligan and Caleb Brown.

Key Dates and Campus Information Week 5: 24/5 - 28/4 Week 6: 31/5 - 4/6 Mon Feast Day Mass and Activities Afternoon Mon Our Lady Help of Christians, Patron Saint of Australia 11:45am, St Mark's Sports Centre Tues National Sorry Day Liturgy Tues Year 12 Parent Teacher Interviews Reconciliation Wed Mid-Year Reception Orientation Meeting Wed Week Thu Thu 4.00 - 8.00pm, Bosco Centre Fri 5.30pm, Magdalen Centre Reconciliation Fri SAPSASA Teaching Mass, Year 4 Classes Football Little Lions, Session 11 Week Little Lions, Session 12 and Interschool Soccer Carnival Netball Year 4 Retreat Year 6 and 7 students, Senate Road Soccer Complex Sat Sat First Holy Communion Sun Sun Benedict Campus: • Week 3 began with the official change over to winter uniform. A sincere thank you to families for ensuring this has been a smooth process by following the uniform guidelines. A friendly reminder to also ensure that haircuts, hair accessories, hair styles, jewellery and socks meet the Uniform Policy (please note the policy is under review). Unfortunately, students not complying will be asked to address the concern via a Uniform Infringement note. If this occurs on School Photo Day students will not be permitted to sit for their official school photo. • Year 3 and 5 students sat the NAPLAN tests and it was wonderful to see so many students excited by a new and different experience and not stressed by it. I’m sure this was due to the considered and thorough preparation of the students for the testing process by their teachers; Mr Niall Ashby, Mrs Pia Keain, Mrs Louise Malchow, Mr Bret Swensson, Mrs Lauren Cable and Mrs Karen Murphy. An exceptionally huge thank you to Mrs Sarah Freer for overseeing the implementation and the logistics of NAPLAN and to Mr Darren Giancaspro for ensuring the IT was spot on. • The first of the foundations for the Year 3/4 build were laid. It is a very exciting time and the students are enjoying watching the process unfold. For the traditionalists amongst us who like to place holy cards and holy medallions in the foundation before it sets, I can assure you this tradition remains. A special thank you to Barry Ramsay Constructions who are not only doing an amazing job but are also so considerate of the students, their safety and their learning needs. • At last week’s Assembly we presented Elise Yarrow with her SRC badge. Elise won the position vacated by Saranyaa Pal who has moved to Adelaide. I’m know Elise will represent 5 Blue with great enthusiasm. • There was an opportunity on Monday for families of R-2 Indigenous students to meet with Ms Mae Camporeale, R-12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Focus Teacher and Benedict Campus Indigenous Advocate, Mrs Angela Jordan. We thank Mae and Angela for their commitment to this vital role and look forward to seeing it grow. I’m sure the families who attended found the meeting worthwhile. • I’d like to acknowledge the work of the P+F Committee who are often volunteering in the background. Mrs Kate McBride and her amazing team who continue to offer a variety of ways for families to be involved with the school. The recent Movie Night was a wonderful success for them and an ‘epic’ evening for the students. Thank you also to staff who were able to support on the night! • This week is also ESO Week – a time to reflect on the contribution the Education Support Officers make to the College community. A school isn’t just made up of students, teachers, families and the local parish! We also require dedicated personnel with a wide range of gifts and talents to ensure the perfect learning environment exists for all the students. We truly appreciate you all! Ms Melissa Gadaleta, Deputy Principal, Benedict Campus Bosco Campus: • T he Year 12 jumpers have arrived, and they look great. It is always exciting when these arrive, especially as we begin to experience the cold weather. I extend my congratulations to Our College Captains Quinn and Flynn for their organisation of these. • N APALAN testing has ended. I thank our Year 7 and Year 9 students for their participation and dedication to achieving their best. Thank you also to the Math and English teachers who supported the students through the process and helped prepare to them. • Last week our Year 10 students visited the Career’s Expo in Adelaide. This was a great opportunity for them to explore different possibilities and future pathways. Our Year 10 students will also participate in Work Experience during Week 10 this term. We look forward to seeing you all out in our community, experiencing something new and gaining insights to future careers. Mr Marc Forster, Deputy Principal, Bosco Campus

Religious Education From the APRIM Mrs Olsen distributing soup at the sleepout Confirmation preparations underway at the evening workshop Ariel and Danniella with their finished Confirmation banners Pentecost This weekend we celebrate Pentecost where the Holy Spirit makes all things new through the gifts SOUTHERN CROSS: of Wisdom, Knowledge, Understanding Right Judgement, Courage, Reverence and Wonder and Awe. Click here for the latest edition. As we grow these gifts within ourselves we start to see more love joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control in our world. We pray for our Year 7 and 8 Confirmandi as they celebrate the completion of their Christian Initiation this weekend. Congratulations Sleep Out Team My congratulations to our Winter Sleepout Team. You had the courage to respond to a challenge to look outward and consider others. Well over $4000 was raised to support vulnerable people in our local community. It was a specific action to commit to understanding better all people in our world and showing welcome and compassion to strangers. Thank you for your generosity in taking part. As a team we are grateful so many people supported this cause. Confirmation Workshop and Year 7 Retreat I have had the wonderful opportunity to work closely with our Year 7 students over the past week with their Faith Formation experiences. Those being the Confirmation Workshop and student Retreat Day. It was wonderful to be able to spend time with family and sponsors in preparing for their special celebration and I thank them for their commitment to the process of preparing their child for this significant celebration. My thanks to the Retreat team Ms Ebony Bennier, Ms Fiona Clarke, Mr Tom Gilligan, Mr Isaac Ellis and Mrs Annie Olsen who facilitated and planned the student Retreat Day on Wednesday. First Holy Communion Our Year 4s continue with their preparation for First Holy Communion. This week they will not present anything at Mass as we have the Confirmation Celebrations. Next week they take along their grapes and will prepare some prayers for the Parish Community. Final details will be sent out next week via Operoo. Feast Day on Monday We look forward to the great R-12 Feast Day celebration on Monday. Our Annual Our Lady Help of Christians Feast Day. Students can wear PE clothing to school. All details for the day have been communicated on the Operoo. Mrs Katie Pole, APRIM

Design and Technology Year 5s racing the Lego cars they created \"We looked at things that were hard and soft. I liked playing with the marble run. I liked playing with the soft blocks.\" Harlow and Jameson, Rec Red \"A robot can’t move or think by itself without getting programmed by coding. You have to tell the robot by coding or programming.\" Maha, 2 Blue Mia is amazed at the chicken shelter she made Eli meets one of the lambs on a visit to McNally Lia and Zaki made beach shelters from man- Farm, where students investigated the types of made materials that were wind proof shelters farm animals use “We used wheels and axels to make Luke creating a robot from Duplo cars and measured the distance they travelled. We could change our vehicles to go faster and then we could have races.” Year 4 students “Using Lego we made cars and windmills from our own human energy that we stored in a capacitor. We learnt about renewable and non-renewable energies. We made lots of moving objects using human energy, batteries, wind and solar.\" Year 6 students

Around Benedict Campus Congratulations Star Salesian Star Samaritan Awards Awards 6B William Murdoch Eve Porta 6R Molly Hudson Aiman Ahmad 6G Tarj Johanning Kurt Kirchner 5B Hunter Curtis Zak Macklin 5R Lexi Gebert Indee White 4B Harry Taylor Shoalin David NUMERACY > Reception Red students have 4R Jack Porta Harper Sismey been developing their numeracy skills by collecting and labelling items with numbers, EXCURSION > 2 Blue recently explored our 3B Brayden Duffield Shelton pictured is Flynn local region with a forest walk at Wirrabara Emmanual finishing with a play at Laura Playground 3R Ella Petagna 2B Julian Sherry James Ramsay 2R Sophie Bath Daelan Hawkins 1B Xavier Griese Scarlett Young 1R Finlay Saracino Ela Caspers RB Eden Roros Aedan Anish RGo Nate Norris Elsy Ironside RGr Shan Muhammad Amahli Balmer RR Flynn Hancock Harlow Pollard Faith in Action Awards Chelsey Frkic Daniel Gianoni LITERACY > J is for JELLY! Reception Green worked together to make (and eat!) jelly LITTLE LIONS > Our Little Lions visited SRC> Congratulations to Elise from 5 Blue THANK YOU > Following the purchase of McNally Farm with their Year 6 Buddies, who was awarded her SRC Badge at Assembly the Fitzroy Readers for our Junior Primary pictured is Noah with Charlie this week classes in Term 1, the Parents and Friends have generously funded the purchase of subsequent sets for students in Years 3 – 6. Thank you to our College families for continuing to support our P+F fundraisers which in turn, supports our students!

McNally Farm McNally Farm is excited to have welcomed this year's farm animals: • Two Murray Grey Heifers and a Steer from Roger and Belinda Burt • Shorthorn Steer from Sam and Jade Inglis • Four Merino Wethers from Michael and Robyn Kelly • Four Merino Wethers from GE Ashby and Sons Gulnare • Eight Boer Goats that were purchased from Andrew Smith and Geoff Wurst • Isa Brown laying hens (that are at McNally Farm all year round) We would like to thank the local farming families who donate and supply farm animals for our students to train with and learn from! We look forward to their progress as they work towards the agricultural competitions at the Royal Adelaide Show. Mr Joel Head, Ag and Trades Manager Dekotah, Taylor and Isabelle collecting eggs Jackson learning to lead the goats Minette feeding the Shorthorn Steer Charlie and Angus collect eggs from the Chicken Caravan Year 8s collecting carrots, lettuce and spinach Claire prepares the goat with its halter from their veggie garden

Around Bosco Campus RAP > Students were reminded of the importance of road safety with a visit from the Road Awareness HASS > Year 7 students were required to pick Program. Photographed are the Coordinator (and Old Scholar) Josh Byerlee from the MFS, Ryan, Chloe, one area about Ancient Australia and create a Sophie, Tyson, Ms Byrlee and RAP Presenter Lachlan Miller historical artefact. Pictured is Hilary, Whitney and Olivia with their Mungo Man and Mungo Lady artefact. TECHNOLOGY > Wooden toy cars have been DRAMA > Royalty, knights and a jester were just some of the characters to take the stage as the Year 8 created by Year 7 Design and Technology students Drama students performed \"A Good Knight's Work\" to an excited group of Year 6s YEAR 12s > Meg, Amelia, Quinn, Flynn, Mitchell and Fergus show off their new 'Seniors Jumpers' CAREERS > Year 10 students attended the Adelaide Careers and Employment Expo, pictured are Blake, Alan and Connor

College Notices to all of our College volunteers! It's National Volunteers Week and it's a chance for us to reflect on the wonderful work of the volunteers at St Mark's. Across the College we have over 140 volunteers who contribute to our community through the many forms. We are very grateful for their skills, assistance and time! 2021 School Photos Envelopes will be available at each student office should you wish to order this way. 2021 School photographs will be taken on: Portrait and group package orders are due • Benedict Campus: by photography day. Sibling photos must Wednesday 9 June be ordered no later than the day before photography day. Sibling photographs will only • Bosco Campus: be taken if an order has been placed. Thursday 10 June It is an expectation that students wear full To order individual or sibling photos go to the winter uniform and adhere to College Uniform Advanced Life website and enter the code guidelines. RE8 JJD 5N9 Should you have any queries concerning school The preference is that ordering is to be photographs or online ordering, please direct completed online to reduce administration and them via email to: potential security issues related to the return [email protected] of cash and envelopes on photo day. Community Notices The Catholic Church If you are interested in finding out more about the Catholic Church and maybe even becoming a member of the St Mark’s Parish in Port Pirie, you might like to participate in some sessions that lead towards the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). For more information please contact Michael Preece E: [email protected]

COLLEGE CANTEEN Weekly Specials BENEDICT CAMPUS Week 5 Recess: Lunch: Mon Pizza Muffins $2.00 (No special) Tues Cheese and Bacon Scrolls $2.00 Taco $4.50 $6.50 Wed Puff Doggies $1.50 + Fruit Box $2.00 Thai Green Chicken Curry and Rice $2.00 + Fruit Box $1.00 Thurs Ham and Cheese Triangles $4.00 Marinated Chicken and Fried Rice $6.50 + Fruit Box $7.00 Fri 3 x Pizza Scrolls $6.50 Steak and Onion Sandwiches Week 6 Mini Sausage Roll + Fruit Box Mon 3 x Mini Sausage Roll Spaghetti Bolognese Tues + Fruit Box + Fruit Box Rat Bait $2.00 Small Chicken Wrap $4.50 Wed OOK OOK $2.50 + Fruit Box $6.50 $2.00 Pizza $6.50 Thurs Small Sausage Roll $2.00 + Fruit Box $5.50 Fri ½ Ham Cheese Croissant Schnitzel Packs + Fruit Box Soup and Roll + Fruit Box BOSCO CAMPUS Week 5 Recess: Lunch: Mon Pizza Muffins $2.00 (No special) Tues Cheese and Bacon Scrolls $2.00 Taco and Salad $9.00 $10.00 Wed Puff Doggies $1.50 + 600ml Zero Drink $10.00 $2.00 $9.00 Thurs Ham and Cheese Triangles $2.00 Thai Green Chicken Curry and Rice $10.00 $1.00 + 600ml Zero Drink Fri 3 x Pizza Scrolls $6.00 Marinated Chicken and Fried Rice Week 6 Mini Sausage Roll + 600ml Zero Drink Mon 3 x Mini Sausage Roll Steak and Onion Sandwiches Tues + 600ml Zero Drink + 600ml Zero Drink Rat Bait Spaghetti Bolognese + 600ml Zero Drink Wed OOK OOK $2.00 Small Chicken Wrap $9.00 $2.50 + 600ml Zero Drink $9.00 Thurs Small Sausage Roll $2.00 Pizza $9.00 $2.00 + 600ml Zero Drink $9.00 Fri ½ Ham Cheese Croissant Schnitzel Packs + 600ml Zero Drink Soup and Toasted Sandwich + 375ml Zero Drink Online Canteen Orders: www.flexischools.com.au Flexischools: 1300 361 769 Metro Canteens: 0447 978 752