St Mark's College Newsletter, 5 June 2020

Issue 8 5 June 2020 Students gather to celebrate a Reconciliation Week morning tea We are building the Church on a rock and saying sorry very sincerely. We are preparing for sacraments and staying positive. 3 8803 A morning tea at Benedict next on the telly. The prayers and responses www.smc.catholic.edu.au I was delighted attend a gathering that ended were said loudly but the hymn singing seemed Reconciliation Week. Children had assembled very quiet in my room. I sang loudly for the first outside the Good Samaritan Hall and enjoyed few bars in a McNally Caregroup but quickly a little time together with some delicious realised it was a solo and quietened down a bit. morning tea. There wasn’t too much ceremony I think, however, I heard Benedict singing from except that a number of our indigenous across the farm. The final gesture of our whole students attended with a friend and I hope of school liturgy was a presentation of rocks knew that they have a special place here at that we had written on. We had had a moment St Mark’s. Cakes and sweets, chatter and of meditation and then found a word or a a quick huddle for a photograph took place symbol that we felt was important. We wrote and there is always a delightful comment them on the rocks. These were presented in in the big group posing for a camera shot. a bigger group and an altar was constructed. There is always someone who forgets to Everyone seemed to take it seriously. Some face the camera. Thanks to the patient of the rock art was delightful and it grew photographer the photo eventually happened into a unifying symbol. I know that there is and we cheered. My hope is that the pain a beautiful piece of scripture where Jesus and the hurt and the suffering that seems so says “Upon this rock I will build my Church” intergenerational will be further healed when (Matthew 16:18). Jesus may not have had a we gather and chat and forget the camera St Mark’s COVID virus online liturgy in mind and make jokes because in our unity we have a when he said that, but it seemed to work. It powerful spirit to make change. I want to cheer was Church as best we could and there was a for reconciliation. sausage sizzle afterwards just like the loaves and fishes. I acknowledge Katie Pole and Our Lady Help of Christians Feast Day Darren Giancaspro on producing the video. The College celebrates the feast of Our Lady They had worked hard. I even found Katie in the Help of Christians every year in a special way. staff room on Sunday afternoon washing and The feast honours our Australian patron saint organising the 900 individual rocks for each and it is a particularly important Salesian student. Some people just want to make things day. St John Bosco prayed with specific hope work well for the children. That inspires. Our in Our Lady and we make a special effort in Lady help of Christians pray for us. our remembrance. The celebration this year had its Covid tweak with an online liturgy that Saying Sorry in Reconciliation Week connected everyone. There were student There has been a beautiful acknowledgment representatives online all over the place of the story of reconciliation this week. offering prayers and reading the wisdom of Emblems and coloured hands have appeared Scripture. Father Jimmy offered a Mass and on walls. Indigenous flags have fluttered. The each of our 41 classrooms was set up in a Facebook site produced some compelling special way to assemble remotely and connect images. Posters have been pinned up and and make the liturgy more sacred. We sat a sensitivity has sharpened. There was a happily, kind of prayerfully, watching every reminder of friendship. We tried very hard to moment of the filmed religious service. We understand the story of the stolen generation made the sign of the cross, said responses back and we listened to Archie Roach singing ‘Took to the screen and wondered who would speak the Children Away’ and again to Kevin Rudd RECEPTION 7

saying ‘for the pain, hurt and suffering of the Benedict’s “P+O Cruise”, Sophie, Meredyn stolen generation, we say sorry.’ A liturgy took and Nikki place and there was a unity in understanding and I think a commitment to reconciliation. A tale of two surprises Once again we gathered in rooms all over the I walked into the Benedict staffroom at lunch College. Once again ambassadors fronted up the other day. There were two staff members to read or pray, welcome and comment so that dressed up as Cruise Stewards and there was it could be steamed out. I was part of the live a distinct P+O feel about the place. There was stream that went to every classroom. There tropical music playing and Hawaiian Leis were were about 20 of us involved using a script and being distributed. A cocktail of fruits had been nervously standing in front of a camera. We prepared and an unassuming Meredyn Bell all wanted it to work but all of us don’t have was wandering in behind me. Meredyn was camera composure. I think in the end it was supposed to have been on a cruise as part authentic and genuine. The best part was the of Long Service Leave and had to abandon clapping and high fives when we finished. We that with a COVID cancellation. She was quite had achieved a solemnity and a dignity and surprised when two staff members plonked on there were not too many mistakes. Ms Ellbourn a sunhat, sunglasses and a beach shawl and had us all organised. Oh! The high fives didn’t invited her to imagine. They were not going connect. We are ever COVID conscious! What to let her be flattened by the disappointment. was important to remember was that the Suddenly the room filled with joy and Meredyn College sat as one to honour and understand. laughed at the thought that next year that ‘For the pain, hurt and suffering of the stolen there may be equatorial sunshine and long generation, we say sorry.’ lazy days by the pool. The cocktails may have more of a kick in it and she will let the ocean roll Year 7 Reflection Day her gently into relaxation. Suddenly the lunch I had the opportunity to speak with the Year siren sounded. It was time to go back. The P&O 7s at the start of their Reflection Day that celebration created some fun. Nikki Caputo was held within the College. We normally and Sophie Porcelli quickly changed back into try to take the students off the property teachers. for these important days but things have been a bit restricted. I spoke in the Bishop The next morning I walked into the teacher’s Gallagher Centre about the story that leads bay at Bosco. There were 20 people gathered, to Confirmation and the decisions that chatting and anticipating. Something was up. they had made around this Sacrament. I Everyone had a cupcake courtesy of Miss MKR spoke about the discernment needed to and all were waiting for a signal to bite. There make Confirmation and my gratitude to the was to be an announcement in the mouthful of teachers for helping. I mentioned the honour cake. This was to be the ceremonial unveiling bestowed on the sponsor and the special of the gender of Elke Adams’ little baby. name that had been chosen. I talked about the The cakes contained the appropriate food importance of parents in the journey of faith colouring to announce the baby. All bit into the and congratulated the students. The day then delicious cake and as we devoured streaks unfolded with activity and consideration. We of blue were seeping through. A boy! A boy! even had a visit from the Bishop and he very Congratulations Elke and Jarrad. easily becomes the star of the show. They loved his stories. So now the children are ready and somehow we have to wait patiently for the gathering restrictions to reduce. This is of course a stark contrast to the original apostles huddled in a room, waiting for the Holy Spirit. We can’t get to the Cathedral and they didn’t have to worry about social distancing. There are moments when all of us laugh at a virus that will not destroy a sense of fun in this staffroom. Parents and Friends When asked what would you ask Mary for, Mr Greg Hay, Committee Julius responded, ‘for safety’ Principal Monday 15 June, 7.00pm Conference Room

RAerloiguinodusthEedCuocallteigoen From the APRIM back from so many norms it is important to A visit from the Bishop remember that we still have much to be grateful Bishop Greg along with Fr Jimmy, took the time Our Lady Help of Christians Feast Day for. to visit our Year 7s last week to encourage Term 2 is our great celebration of the Feast Day them on the week that would have been their that ties together all the threads that makes Year 7 Retreat Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday. He shared us a community. It was Archbishop Polding who When things are different we adapt and some insights into Confirmation as well as the instigated the meeting of church leaders to overcome. The Year 7 Retreat team decided story of two wolves. He took time to speak with have Mary under the title of Our Lady Help of to re-structure the day where they created a the students after and even shared a knock, Christians adopted as Australia’s patron saint. retreat environment on the school campus. knock joke or two. It was a pleasure having you Our Lady was also a model and guide for Don In giving it a go we were able to have a day amongst us Bishop Greg. Bosco in the way he lived out his vocation and experiencing the Holy Spirit and the gift of Reconciliation Week and a time to say Sorry Salesian Spirituality. This Feast Day is about service in our lives right here in our own place. The last week has been a time to learn about Our Lady helping us in bringing wisdom to our My thanks to the Retreat team and the students and be informed about our Australian history leaders and integrity to our young people. who so willingly participated in this. Some of the by learning from our mistakes. Focus weeks Something that we strive to live out daily in our students have reflected on the day for you. like this are good to highlight the need to be school community. educated on our Australian story that has During our retreat we did an affirmation activity continued for more than 40 000 years. It helps The thought of not being able to gather as a with Mrs Adams. It was good because my us to continue to connect with the story and all whole College was a little daunting in trying to friends complimented me on my strengths and of our people. have a special celebration without a gathering. I personality. Maveric Thank you to Lyn Ellbourn and Angela Jordan for was very skeptical that it would work. While we bringing it alive for us. were celebrating under different circumstances During the retreat I enjoyed giving positive Katie Pole, APRIM the engagement and commitment by all made it affirmations on people’s backs. I also enjoyed a wonderful day. I hope that you had the chance praying in colour to focus on the Holy Spirit. Cooper writing a letter at Year 7 Retreat to view the liturgy we shared as a College. Molly Click here to view the video. My thanks goes Aliza and Kodi discussing their Holy Spirit to the staff and students who went to so On retreat I was in the Patience group. We Gifts much effort to ensure that we had a Feast watched a video clip that showed a homeless Day celebration atmosphere in the yard at man that fainted and nobody would help him. lunchtime. But when a business man fainted everyone wanted to help him. That really taught me about The pandemic experience we have had links so how people really see each other. Jacob well to why we take the time to honour Mary Help of Christians with great celebrations as What I found interesting about the Year 7 it is her motherly figure we turn to in times of retreat was when we were given a piece of need, trial and difficulty. paper, stuck sticky tape on the top, and then stuck it on someone else’s back. We then In this time of absence of public Masses rather continued to take turns in writing kind things than feeling negative I am choosing to focus on other people’s backs anonymously. After we on the opportunity for creative ritual and had all written on each other’s backs, we then prayer experiences which offer our students an took our own pieces of paper off of our back opportunity to understand our tradition better. and looked at everything that other people had written on our papers. Capri Retreats Postponed This week I had the task of communicating with • The retreat was good our Year 11 and 12 students and families that their Faith Formation experiences would not • We liked working in small groups proceed during Term 2. It is my hope that as we navigate the COVID Recovery Road map we will • Enjoyed writing affirmations about one have the right conditions to be able to facilitate another these experiences during Term 3. I would like to particularly commend the Year 12s for being • Enjoyed the quiet time in the gardens at so understanding and accepting of the every the front of the school changing landscape that we are experiencing. 7A Religion Class In a year where we have had to adapt and step

Religious Education Our Lady Help of Christians Feast Day celebrations Reception Blue admire their rocks decorated for Mary Rhiana and Lucinda enjoy the sausage sizzle Archie, Mrs Fantinel, Ryder and Sophie help Dylan and Collateral Damage provided Rocco and Jag with their decorated rocks with the sausage sizzle lunchtime entertainment at Bosco Leo makes the slam dunk in the Year 12 Isabella and Mrs Olsen place their rocks into a symbol of their caregroup Basketball Game

From the Deputy Principal • Bailey, 6G: This year, I like being SRC because it is my final year of Primary School and I also As we step closer to the end of Term 2, I had a wanted to be nice and help everyone I come chat with the Benedict SRCs. They have had an across. interrupted year to their duties and activities because of COVID-19. Pleasingly, they are still • Sienna , 6R: This year, I have liked having very excited to be their class representative Buddy Lessons with my buddies, Aubrey (RR) and help where they can. A clear pattern of and Harlow (LL). It makes me feel like I am a kindness and compassion for others shone role model for them. through when asked how they assist the school community as SRCs: • Archie, 6R: This year I like being a role model for the school and for the younger kids. • Ceci, RB: I can help people more because they trust me as SRC. Deputy’s Note: Cleo and Angas also enjoy helping others but were asked to think of • Luke, RB: When someone falls over on the something else for some variety!!! concrete I help them and tell a teacher. Ms Melissa Gadaleta, • Finlay, RG: I get to help other people. Deputy Principal, Benedict Campus • Patrick, RG: I liked the SRC Prayer Service Star Salesian Students where I got my badge. • Ivy, RR: I like being SRC because I can help 6 Red Tyron Congdon everyone. 6 Blue Angas Wilton • Adelle, 1B: This year I am being extra kind to 6 Green Maelie Williams 5 Red Eve Porta everyone because it is important. LONG WEEKEND : • Finn, 1B: This year I have been extra kind and 5 Blue Rechyane Crocker Queen’s Birthday 4 Red Leo Connor Long Weekend, making everyone happy as an SRC. 4 Blue Sloan Chivell Monday 8 June • Martha, 1G: I help people when they are stuck 3 Blue Olivia Yarrow 3 Red Cooper Ganley Benedict Photo Day with homework. 2 Blue Saesha Nannapaneni Wednesday 10 June • Luke, 1G: Being SRC I help people when they 2 Red Hugo Davis Little Lions 1 Blue Alcuin Jacob Session 13 and 14 fall over on the turf and oval. 1 Red Isabelle McInerney Friday 12 and 19 June • Denver, 1R: I like being responsible. 1 Green Sophie Bath Mid-Year Reception • James, 1R: I like helping people as SRC. Rec. Blue Jacob Bickley Orientation Day 1 • Chloe, 2B: I like being SRC and wearing my Rec. Red Lana Petagna Wednesday 17 June, Rec. Green Charleigh Mitchell 8.45am - 12.00pm badge. Little Lions • Shelton, 2B: That my family are very proud Star Samaritan Students Presentation Assembly Friday 19 June, 11.30am of me. 6 Red Oscar Chivell Good Sam Hall • Braxton, 2R: I like being a role model. • Elliza, 3B: I enjoy being SRC this year and 6 Blue Cleo Farrugia helping my classmates. 6 Green Laura Snowden • Jack, 3B: I enjoy being an SRC because if 5 Red Ayrlei Hudson people need help, I can help them. • Charlie, 3R: I enjoy helping other people when 5 Blue Ryley Smith there is a need. 4 Red Caprie Sheasby • Lauren, 3R: I enjoy helping out in the 4 Blue Amarlee McMahon classroom and in soccer games. • Sloan, 4B: I know other kids in the class are 3 Blue Logan Young able to rely on me to help them out. 3 Red Sophie Narcisi • Caprie, 4R: I love being an SRC because I like 2 Blue Emily Dempsey caring for everyone and helping people. • Zac, 4R: This year I have liked being a role 2 Red Anna Frkic model and being a good leader as an SRC. 1 Blue Ava Yiannoulis • Allie, 5B: I enjoy being an SRC during tough 1 Red Hugo Phillips times as I can help out my classmates. • Liam, 5B: I’ve really enjoyed helping people 1 Green Riley Wilks out and caring for the school community. Rec. Blue Jacob Massner • Eve, 5R: I’ve enjoyed helping others when I can Rec. Red Ela Caspers and being extra kind to others. • Noah, 5R: I’ve liked being a good role Rec. Green Carter Smith model for the younger students, helping my classmates and being nice to everyone. • Cleo, 6B: I’ve enjoyed participating in the Years 5 and 6 Round Robin Netball. • Angas, 6B: I’ve enjoyed all the opportunities that Year 6s are given to participate in. • Lucy, 6G: This year I like being SRC because I get to help other students and be extra kind and nice to more people

Benedict Campus Students explore the World of Maths Jayah, Poppy and Will Students in Reception to Year 5 attended the World of Maths Workshops on campus last week. Here are some comments from Year 1 Read: “At the World of Maths I liked the Fishing Game. You had to turn the handles to drop the bait. “ George “We met Gary at World of Maths. Drive Along was my favourite game. It was following directions.” Daelan “I liked the Ski Race at World of Maths. The counters raced down the different tracks.” Hudson “I liked the Bee Game at World of Maths. You had to think about the shapes and which ones to take out to make a path.” Indiana Julian and Finn Harry and Rubi Austin, Caleb and Jaylea Kealee looks to make a pass in the netball Benedict Showdown With the absence of sport in our community, Year 5 and 6 students at Benedict Campus are taking up the opportunity to compete in the Benedict Showdown. Students wishing to participate are playing netball and football during lunch breaks and are thoroughly enjoying the friendly competition. The House Captains are supporting the competition, assisting with the team selection process and program draw. Mrs Jo Wilsdon, Benedict Sports Coordinator Competing for the footy after the bounce

Benedict Campus Processes and Pizzas What better way to learn the skill of writing a procedure? Harper’s procedure for ‘how to make a pizza’ Luke’s pizza-making process Olivia Kingston Mia Rocco Harry Little Lions make their name Campbell Eden

Benedict Campus It’s all about perspective Year 6s have used their creativity to create these fun images using forced perspective photography techniques.

LONG WEEKEND : From the Deputy Principal about all the major risks and benefits of online gaming. This workshop will provide Queen’s Birthday Parent Teacher Interviews strategies that will help parents and caregivers Long Weekend, Correspondence has been sent out to all address concerns with the young person in a Monday 8 June families regarding the cancellation of Parent/ constructive and connecting way. Teacher nights this term due to the current social distancing restrictions. Despite this Date: we remain committed to the process of Wednesday 10 and 17 June, 10:30 am – 12.00 pm communication to families about student (2 x 90 minute online sessions) learning. Our teachers will continue the process of supporting and facilitating communication Cost: about student learning to families, however, if This workshop is free of charge you would like contact from individual subject teachers, please email the teacher directly. Booking Information: Register now for the sessions via email: Cyber Awareness: Online Gaming Workshop [email protected], or [email protected] for Parents and Carers You will receive a link to participate in this Avoid the risks, reap the benefits! online workshop. This workshop is for parents and carers who need help with a young person’s online gaming. School Photos School Photos will be held on Thursday 11 June Many young people are spending several hours (Week 7). All students are required to wear full a day playing online games, exposing them to school Winter uniform, with long hair tied back, risks never experienced before. Many parents cleanshaven and no makeup. and caregivers feel overwhelmed with the challenge of addressing the issues to support I thank you in anticipation for supporting their children. the College in ensuring your son/daughter is meeting our uniform expectations. The Online Gaming Workshop is here to help bridge the gap between parent concerns Mr Marc Forster, and young people’s interests. Parents and Deputy Principal, Bosco Campus caregivers can get up to date on all the latest stats, technology and lingo while learning Winter warmers created in Textiles Technology Karly Joshua Eliza Benedict Photo Day Emmerson and Jessica Wednesday 10 June Year 11 Semester 1 Exams Friday 12 - Thursday 18 June Year 10 Semester 1 Exams Wednesday 17 - Friday 18 June

Bosco Campus Spotlight on ESport Heroes All3giance team members- Ethan, Latrell, Amelia and Louie celebrate a victory Makon, Angus and Toby debate their strategy St Mark’s participates in META High School stepped in on the shortest possible notice (one Brodie Fowler (Billabong Bats), Jonas Blight Esports, playing games against other schools minute) to play as a substitute for Spetsnaz (Merks) and Jackson Staker (Team 9). in Australia and New Zealand. when one of their players had a technical hitch. Not only was she willing to do this, she Our League of Legends Teams are: The two Leagues the College plays in are participated fully, working with new team Division 2 League of Legends (Australia and mates to accomplish several impressive goals. Spetsnaz Makon Westdorp (C), Angus Forster , New Zealand Schools), and the SA/NT Division Connor Smart, Toby Ellis-Nunn and Ethan Park for Rocket League. While the LoL teams are yet to achieve their first win, every week the players are improving All3giance Ana Rogatti Rossini (C), Amelia League of Legends (LoL) is a five-player game, on the week before, by 100%. The students Cricchiola (C), Louie San Gabriel, Latrell Smith, where teams have to work together to defeat are forming a very positive and supportive Ethan Cricchiola and Isiah Khan the opposing team’s ‘nexus’. Think of a game of squad, showing resilience under pressure, and Chess, where each player gets to control one of I have no doubt, will end the season with a huge Our Rocket League Teams are: the pieces, and working simultaneously, make improvement in their game play. their way across the board to checkmate the The Yumbows Jack Higginbottom (C), other team’s king. Rocket League is a three-player game. Riley Todd and Cameron Williams Working together, teams use vehicles to play All players have made tremendous soccer and score goals. Due to the variety of Team 5 Adan Cowin (C), Cohen Tee, Brodie improvements in their game play during the devices this game can be played on, students McKerlie and Jessie Backshall first few weeks of competition, but even more currently play from home. This means they importantly, their teamwork, collaboration and have to demonstrate responsibility to connect Whendidiask Angus Thompson (C), Jaxon communication skills have blossomed. with their opposition’s captain, make sure all White and Riley Honeyman their players are ready to enter the game on There are two LoL players I would specifically time, and to communicate using voice channels Cloud 8 Mitchell Court (C), Latrell Smith and like to thank: Ana Rogatti Rossini and Amelia to make sure they are able to strategise. Julius Hanlon Cricchiola. Ana is a student in Australia as part of the Rotary Youth Exchange program, and Team captains are responsible for making Merks Jonas Blight (C), Antonio Amato and an experienced player. She has demonstrated sure their team are ready to play, that they Connor Gorey patience with the new players, teaching them have communicated with the opposing team’s strategy, helping them to develop their ability captain, and that they report their results. The Billabong Bats Brodie Fowler (C), Kylan to support one another, and providing excellent following students have taken on the role of Malycha and Jaxon Barnes resources to help players understand how to captain, and shown fantastic development in out-think and out-play the opposition. their organisation and personal responsibility: Team 9 Jackson Staker (C) , Jacob Possingham Jack Higginbottom (The Yumbows), and Lukas Good Amelia Cricchiola is new to LoL this year, Mitchell Court (Cloud 8), Angus Thompson playing on the team All3giance. She recently (whendidiask), Adan Cowin (Team 5), Mrs Briony Forster, Director of Curriculum

Around the College Celebrating Reconciliation Week across the College Leo placing his decorated heart on the Reconciliation Week poster created by Year Madeline and Jesse enjoying some sauce with Reconciliation Week tree 10 students during Religion their party pies at the Reconciliation Week morning tea Zaiyden and James using their didgeridoo’s Jessie, Bridie, Ayden and Xavier enjoying the Amahli and Mahalia help to decorate the during morning prayer Reconciliation Week morning tea Reconciliation Week trees Paxton painting his clapping stick Lana prepares a Reconiliation Week Patrick creating art inspired by an Aboriginal Reflection artist who has work featured in the Art Gallery of SA

Creative student projects Year 7s were introduced to basic Graphic Design to create a range of colourful egg cartons for McNally Farm. This task was structured for students to take home during isolation and use any materials or programs they had available to them . There were some specifications that the labels required, so students needed to use the design process to consider the best options for their presentation. Mrs Amy Tilbrook, Visual Arts Teacher ”When I started researching for my egg carton label, I liked the idea of a red rustic barn and a chicken sitting on its eggs. I started researching how I could use these pictures in my egg carton label. I found that the barn would work well on a lush green countryside while the hen would work well as the main picture. There were many things I would’ve liked to include but there was not enough space so only the best ideas were included.” Mitchell The students in Stage 1 Child Studies have been learning about sensory development in children. As a part of their assessment the students were asked to create a toy for an infant aged between 6-12 months that stimulated two or more of their senses. The students creations are bright and colourful, included many different textures and can make lots of noises. The students have done a magnificent job! Mrs Annie Olsen, Child Studies Teacher 2019 College Yearbook Orders Orders are now being taken for College Yearbooks for 2019 Little Lions and extra copies for 2019 R-12 Families at $26 per copy. Orders must be placed and paid for by Friday 12 June at either Bosco or Benedict Campus Offices. PLEASE NOTE: ALL 2019 R-12 FAMILIES ARE AUTOMATICALLY ISSUED WITH ONE COPY. Community Notices Free Online Workshops for Families • Growth Mindset Keep your eye out for more information about Term 3, Week 5 these FREE webinars by the Life Buoyancy Institute and The Federation of Catholic School • Living your Spirit (understanding and Parent Communities coming up soon: actioning values) Term 3, Week 7 • Preventing and responding to student anxiety and depressive symptom • Gratitude and helpful thinking foundational strategies for parents and Term 3, Week 9 caregivers Tuesday 30 June Confirmed dates and registration details will be circulated shortly. • Mindfulness (including managing difficult feelings) Port Football and Term 3, Week 3 Community Sporting Club Open daily from 9.00am