St Mark's College Newsletter - 2 July 2021

Issue 10 2 July 2021 Our Year 12s have taken some time to pause and reflect at Retreat We now take some time to stop and rest. NextTerm will be rich and full. Enrolments Regardless of your child’s year level, I One of the many pleasures this fortnight has encourage you to take time over the holiday been my involvement in enrolment interviews, period to talk to your child about their learning. particularly with those new to our community. It Discover what it is that challenges them. has been a delight to meet so many new families Ask them what needs to be done to stretch of our community who are choosing to entrust and grow further. Discern the areas of their St Mark’s College with the academic, emotional, learning that they are keen to explore further and spiritual development of their child. or feel they need to improve in. The most An enrolment in the College is a commitment important voice in the partnership we share is to partnership in more than just learning. It is a the students’ voice. Have conversations. Ask commitment to the development of the whole these questions and share your findings with child. When each interview finishes, I share in your child’s teachers. Together, we are Lifelong the parents’/caregivers’ sense of excitement Learners and together we will succeed more. for what the future holds for the young person A night to celebrate learning I am meeting. I remain grateful for the time I I felt a great sense of pride for the wonderful spend with each family and look forward to work that was on display at the recent welcoming them formally to our community in Research Project, Creative Arts and STEM the new year. exhibition. Our Year 12 students have once Year 7 Transition again produced high quality work. It is a huge Supporting students to transition into their undertaking to complete the Research Project. secondary education is important to us. Our students have overcome challenges, On Monday, Bosco welcomed Year 6 and dedicated hours to type thousands of words 7 students from St Joseph's and St James' and surprised themselves with what they can Schools for their second high school experience. achieve. It is great to see the pride they have There was a sense of excitement that they in themselves for the work that they have were back and a familiarity of what to expect. produced. My congratulations to you all. They moved around our campus with a growing The Music Room was alive with singing. Musical confidence and reconnected with friends from instruments came together to produce a sound their visit last term. that complimented the voices. While the music While here, the students were inducted into was playing in the background, there were the Library, an important part of the process displays of art for the eye to enjoy. Collectively, in transitioning to high school at St Mark’s College. They visited our farm, tasting the local produce of our bees and helped our Year 11 students feed the animals. Miss K guided them through a Math lesson where they measured their steps around the oval, calculated means and medians and discovered new mathematical equipment and concepts. Visual Arts were explored with Ms Russack before packing up for the journey home. 3 8803 Reports – a partnership in learning Music at the Creative Arts exhibition was www.smc.catholic.edu.au Our reports are a friendly reminder of the provided by Kate, Ms Clarke, Aslin, Sanja and partnership that exists between the school and Anna home. It is a time when teachers report to you the successes of your child and the learning that they have achieved. There may be areas that need attention, and together we can support the growth and development of these. RECEPTION 7

Our Year 12s gave the STEM Expo the 'thumbs-up' it was a wonderful display of the Creative Arts Year 12 Retreat department and the value this adds to our It feels too soon to be on Year 12 Retreat again, community. but here we are! On Wednesday, our Year 12 The STEM Centre had designs of futuristic students ventured back to where, for most of prosthetics, models that brought these designs them, they had their first high school camp. Port to life and displays of work from potential Hughes is a familiar place to them and it holds future engineers. The collaboration of minds memories. There is a tradition with Port Hughes within the STEM context is where the ideas of and they have now come the full circle. They will the future start. Who knows…one of our STEM open letters from loved ones. Perhaps a tear students might be instrumental in solving a will be shed as they hear an important message futuristic problem one day! from home and reflect on the significance of The mighty Little Lions those close to them. I am sure they will have During one of my walk throughs at Benedict, I gratitude and will somehow find a way to discovered the Little Lions. They may be small, express this. It is a time of reflection and a time but they are not quiet, and they are not shy! where personal growth will occur. Its timely because when they return, there is much work to do. We each had an excitement as their classroom Break Time teacher introduced us to each other. As we break for the Term, I thank the teachers “This is Mr Forster, the Ms Gadaleta at Bosco for their continued dedication in the formation but this fortnight he is Mr Hay!” and development of our students. I also extend As confusing as the message was, they my gratitude to the support staff who offer an understood and quickly, I was welcomed into additional layer of support to our student and their world and they were keen to connect with contribute significantly to their success. To all me. Their stories flowed and they were excited members of our community, I hope that you find to tell me about the things that they were time to relax, make the most of the valuable learning. time you have together and stay safe. Enjoy the I thank them for this and wish them each all the break and I look forward to welcoming Mr Hay very best for their first day of Reception next back next Term. term. You will do great and you will make your Mr Marc Forster, Acting Principal Mark on our community. Our Little Lions are ready to start school in Laura exhibiting her Research Project: 'What Term 3 impact does Social Media have on the body image of young men and women?'

Key Dates and Campus Information Week 1: 19/7 - 23/7 Week 2: 26/7 - 30/7 Student Free Day - Staff Formation and Learning Day P+F Meeting- All Welcome Mon Boarders Return Mon Bosco Conference Room, 7.00pm Term 3 Commences Tues Fr Dennis Handley Cup Career Tues Welcome Coffee - All Welcome T3 Receptions Rest Day 1 Counselling - Year 10 and 11 Good Samaritan Hall, 8.45am - 9:30am students Wed Bosco Library Wed SACE Info Evening - Year 11 into Year 12 Bosco Centre, 7.00pm Knock Out Hockey Thu Sem 2 SRC Liturgy and Badge Presentation Thu SACE Info Evening - Year 10 into Year 11 Good Samaritan Hall, 2.30pm Bosco Centre, 7.00pm Grandparents' Day Little Lions, Session 1 Fri Year 10 Retreat Fri Knock Out Netball Subject to change dependant on COVID restrictions. Benedict Campus: • As we conclude Semester 1, I’d like to take this opportunity to commend the students for the positive way in which they have accessed the curriculum and engaged in the variety of extra-curricular activities the school provides. I’d particularly like to extend my gratitude to the staff who take on many extra responsibilities and provide engaging learning experiences for the students both in and out of the classroom, overseeing organisational and logistical matters and ensuring their safety and wellbeing is always a priority. I hope they all enjoy a well-deserved restful break! • Much discernment has gone into the Semester 1 reports. Families, please use them as a starting point for conversations with your child/ren regarding their commitment to their education. There is much to praise and we all benefit from some future goal setting. Celebrate the achievements and recognise the progress your child/ren are making! • It is always a very real delight to welcome the mid-year Receptions on their Orientation Days. The school community is looking forward to embracing the newest Receptions and the next cohort of Little Lions who will join us in Semester 2. • The end of a Semester will sometimes bring changes; Aedan Anish in Reception Blue and his family will be moving to Adelaide, we have enjoyed their presence amongst us and wish them well. Mrs Sarah Freer will begin her leave as she prepares to welcome her and Brodie’s third child. Sarah is an absolute asset to the College in her role as Assistant to the Deputy and teacher at Benedict Campus. Congratulations to Mr Niall Ashby who will take on the role in Sarah’s absence. We will also welcome Mr Matt Mead back from Long Service Leave and thank Mr Greg Phillips for his work with 4 Blue. • Semester 2 will begin with some very special events (pending Covid restrictions) so save the date! Semester 2 SRC Liturgy and Badge Presentation (including certificate presentation to Semester 1 SRCs) – Thursday 22 July, 2:30pm and Grandparents’ Day on Friday 23 July (the day is divided into two sections with grandparents/friends of students with surnames A-L in the morning and M-Z in the afternoon.) More details will follow via Operoo. Ms Melissa Gadaleta, Deputy Principal, Benedict Campus Bosco Campus: • Last week we showcased the work we have been doing in Research Project, STEM and the Arts. While the weather wasn’t kind to us it was great to see so many people turn out to view student’s work. Thank you to the parents / caregivers who came along to affirm our students and their learning. • This week our Year 10 students have ventured out into the local and wider community for a taste of the workforce. Year 10 Work experience is the beginning of our launch of the SACE PLP subject and is a critical component of preparing youth for the transition into adulthood. Work Experience provides students with a hands-on opportunity to help them discover possible post-school pathways of employment. Our students are very fortunate to have this weeklong experience, allowing them to gain insights into real-life working conditions. • Please keep an eye out for details that will be communicated regarding Year 10/11 Career Counselling, SACE Information Nights and Parent Teacher Interviews which will be happening in the first few weeks of Term 3. • Reports for Semester 1 are released via SEQTA at 12:30pm Friday. Please take the time to review these with your child. Consider success, areas for improvement and how you can encourage and support them as they continue their learning in Semester 2. As we continue to be mindful of changing restrictions and circumstances I wish you all a restful Term break and look forward to seeing you all back at school in Term 3. Mrs Katie Pole, Acting Deputy Principal, Bosco Campus

Religious Education From the APRIM Our Year 12s enjoying time together on Retreat Give us strength and courage to do what is right: Symbols on Year 12 Retreat to be witnesses of our faith. Year 12 Retreat Help us to be a practical Christian these This newsletter article comes to you from the holidays, to appreciate what others do for us, to Year 12 Retreat. The Year 12s journeyed to Port give time and effort to help others. Hughes to spend time reflecting, affirming, To be peacemakers in our family. reconciling, and hoping for the future under Keep us safe in our activities; give us good rest the theme of ‘Honouring our Past, Creating our and good fun. Future’. Bring us back refreshed and ready for a new term. I acknowledge the efforts of the teachers We thank you for our classmates, teachers, who gave them an opportunity to ask the big parents and a community that cares for us. questions about our life’s purpose. I sincerely May we always be conscious of you in our lives. thank Ms Fiona Clarke, Mrs Elizabeth Clarke, Mrs Jane Gibson, Amen. Mr John Gibson, Ms Emily Komljenovic, Mrs Kate Lavis, Mr Matthew Munday and Ms Ann Year 10 Reteat Russack for all their work in putting the Retreat The Year 10 Reteat will be held on Friday 23 July. experience together. All details have been communicated via Operoo. End of Term Prayer Mrs Katie Pole, APRIM We thank you Lord, for this term. For the challenges, the successes, and the mistakes from which we have learnt. Be with us as we spend our time with family and friends. 7A prepared a class Mass A poster from 7A's Mass SOUTHERN CROSS: Click here for the latest edition.

Reception Excursions Haze exploring under rocks at the beach Aairah and Mia enjoy Redwing Farm Layla and Bastian enjoy the playground \"I saw the cows. I saw the sheep. I liked the playground. I liked the woolly sheep. It was fun to play on the beach. The farm was fun. My favourite part was feeding the sheep.\" Dante \"Next, we got back on the bus and went to Red Wing Farm. We got to feed the animals. I saw dogs, pigs, chickens, hens, donkeys and a big, big cow named, Godfrey. Then, we went in the maze, it was the best!!\" Elsy Harper feeds the donkeys Eden, Alfie and Delta at Redwing Farm \"First, we went on the bus to Pt Broughton. Flynn and Baylen at Port Broughton Next, we had a play on the playground, and we went for a walk on the beach. Then, we went to the farm and we fed the animals. I fed the cows and the chickens. Last, on the way home we had a lollipop, I had a strawberry and coke flavour. I had fun!\" Alexander \"I saw Godfrey the cow. I saw the other cows. I liked the bus trip. I liked running in the maze. It was fun to ride the tractor. The farm was perfect. My favourite part was laying on the tractor.\" Evie-Rose

Around Benedict Campus Congratulations Star Salesian Star Samaritan Awards Awards 6B Jake Lavis Joel Gebert 6R Ngarapanha Kealee Smith Folly-Richards 6G Demi Smith James McBride 5B Jack Swearse Cooper Tattoli 5R Connor Lavis Jye Rafanelli 4B Cooper Ganley Jarva Spooner PE > Year 3 and 4s learning some new moves 4R Noah Saler James Mudge with Hip Hop Bounce as part of PE for the last 3 weeks ORIENTATION > Asher and Jensen enjoying 3B Madison Burford Declan Mezzino Orientation in Reception Gold Hugo Davis 3R Mercedes Will Miller Smith Maya Becker 2B Jayah Scarce Evans 2R Ruby Stevens Kingston Kiriacou 1B Ceci Olsen Lottie Crouch 1R Aubrey Ganley Rubi DeGioia RB Delaney Irving Jack Dennis RGo Alexander Aria Hissey Muzorewa RGr Estella Kambanos Sienna Meaney RR Baylen Whelan Dante Jameson NET SET GO > Jade catches the ball during the ART > Olivia shows her mixed media piece of Faith in Action Awards team drills the Rainbow Fish Rory Bowman Amarlee McMahon Tabitha Goode Braxton Camporeale LITTLE LIONS > Our Little Lions have graduated, ready to start school in Term 3

Year 10 Work Experience \"I really want to help people so I am thinking of studying to become an OT or Physio. Levi completed work experience at Sanctuary Working at Thrive has helped me to see Corner Cafe. He is pictured with Barb Jackson. what the industry is like, to gain experience and to build my confidence.\" Kate, Thrive Health Centre \"I have been working with the Bedford employees and helping out where I can. I get along well with all of them! \" Fraser, Bedford Nick and Makon completed work experience at Sanja completed work experience at Pirie Signs Cheesmans and Designs. She is pictured with Treat Hoare. Kate completed work experience at the Thrive Grace completed work experience at Mid North Health Centre Education Centre \"It's a new experience and I have enjoyed meeting new people and doing different tasks.\" Levi, Sanctuary Corner Cafe \"It's been fun! I've liked learning about back stage, especially the light and sound. The highlight of my week is meeting Human Nature who performed at the Centre.\" Jenaya, Northern Festival Centre Jenaya completed work experience at the Northern Festival Centre

Around Bosco Campus TECHNOLOGY > Year 7s constructed and tested VISUAL ARTS > Year 8 Visual Arts students have AGRICULTURE > Year 8 Agriculture students have the strength of their bridges designed and created these unique and colourful been planning the new fruit orchard in the garden claywords. Pictured are Emma and Aliza. area at McNally Farm. The students planted 12 new fruit trees including; peaches, apricots, apples, pears, oranges and mandarins. TECHNOLOGY > Stage 1 students have completed SCIENCE >Year 9 students tested variables such as colour of light, amount of water, amount of sunlight their wood and metal pieces. Pictured is a piece and different types of fertilizers to record their effects on plant growth over a two-week period. Pictured constructed by Harrison. are Sam, Lucas and Jaxon. HASS > Cooper, Eva, Caitlin and their Year 8 HASS class have created their own TECHNOLOGY > Year 8s designed and constructed their own unique wooden impressive viking artefacts toys. Pictured are Aklan, Josh and James

College Notices MC NALLY FARM VISIT Thursday 15 July, 9.30 - 11.30am All welcome! Gold coin donation entry. TERM 3 WELCOME COFFEE Tuesday 20 July, 8.45 - 9.30am Good Samaritan Hall, Benedict Campus Let’s celebrate the new term with a Welcome Coffee on the first day of Term 3, and the first day of school for our mid-year starters! College families from both Benedict and Bosco Campuses are most welcome! Come and say hello! Younger siblings are most welcome, there will be some play activities available. We hope to see you there! Community Notices School Holiday Movies at the Northern Festival Centre School Holiday Combo - $16.50 includes Kid's Ticket, Regular Popcorn, PopTop Drink and Chupa Chup • Dream Horse - 2 and 3 July • Spirit Untamed - 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9 July • Buckley's Chance - 9 and 10 July • Cranston Academy- Monster Zone - 13 and 14 July • In the Heights - 15 and 16 July • Moon Bound - 15 and 16 July Visit www.northernfestivalcentre.com.au to purchase tickets.

COLLEGE CANTEEN Weekly Specials BENEDICT CAMPUS Recess: Lunch: Week 1 Rat Bait $2.00 Small Chicken Wrap $2.50 Mon $2.50 + Fruit Box $4.50 $2.00 Tues $4.00 Pitta Bread Pizzas $4.50 $2.00 + Fruit Box $6.50 Wed OOK OOK $1.50 $2.00 Schnitzel Packs $4.50 Thurs Small Sausage Roll $2.00 + Fruit Box $6.50 $4.00 Fri 3 x Mini Sausage Roll Lemon Chicken and Fried Rice $5.00 + Fruit Box + Fruit Box $7.00 Week 2 3 x Pizza Scrolls Mon Squash Dogs $4.00 Tues Puff Doggies + Fruit Box $6.00 Wed Small Sausage Roll Schnitzel and Gravy Roll $5.00 + Fruit Box $7.00 Thurs Pizza Muffin Lasange $5.00 Fri 3 x Mini Sausage Roll + Fruit Box $7.00 + Fruit Box Marinated Chicken and Fried Rice $4.50 + Fruit Box $6.50 Beef and Gravy Roll $5.00 + Fruit Box $7.00 BOSCO CAMPUS Recess: Lunch: Week 1 Rat Bait $2.00 Chicken Wrap $5.50 Mon $2.50 + 375ml Zero Can $7.00 $2.00 Tues $5.00 Pitta Bread Pizzas $4.50 $2.00 + 375ml Zero Can $6.00 Wed OOK OOK $1.50 $2.00 Schnitzel Packs $5.00 Thurs Small Sausage Roll $2.00 + 375ml Zero Can $7.00 $5.00 Fri 3 x Mini Sausage Roll Lemon Chicken and Fried Rice $6.00 + 375ml Zero Can + 375ml Zero Can $8.00 Week 2 3 x Pizza Scrolls Mon Squash Dogs $4.00 Tues Puff Doggies + 375ml Zero Can $6.00 Wed Small Sausage Roll Schnitzel and Gravy Roll $5.00 + 375ml Zero Can $7.00 Thurs Pizza Muffin Lasange $6.00 Fri 3 x Mini Sausage Roll + 375ml Zero Can $8.00 + 375ml Zero Can Marinated Chicken and Fried Rice $6.00 + 375ml Zero Can $8.00 Beef and Gravy Roll $5.00 + 375ml Zero Can $7.00 Online Canteen Orders: www.flexischools.com.au Flexischools: 1300 361 769 Metro Canteens: 0447 978 752