25 May 2018

Issue 7 25 May 2018 Marcus is confirmed by Bishop Greg with the support of his sponsor Peter Confirmation inspires and the Feast Day connects. The Receptions pamper and we begin Catholic Education Week. Confirmation shuffled and organised. Families were united, The Year 7s gathered for the Sacrament of either physically squeezed into the pews or Confirmation last Sunday. It was a beautiful profoundly touched by the moment. A Bishop service, rich in symbol and ritual. The families had preached and Mrs Katie Pole had stage had arrived in big numbers and the Cathedral managed and directed. Certainly, there was was packed. The Bishop welcomed us and majesty and mystery. We all felt very grateful. seemed so deeply caring of the students. We My ‘end of service’ thank you speech was edited all responded to his warmth and sincerity. He to 45 seconds much to everyone’s relief. “It was offered us challenge, insight and recognised okay” said a Grade Two to me at school the next each child individually. He gave them a chance day. “But why does everyone always have to for a profound sacramental moment. It lasted talk about Jesus?” I smiled and thought ‘because quite a while and at one stage, a grandfather moments like these are the great gift of life and sitting behind me whispered over the pew “living it to the full” as Jesus had encouraged’. “This is like the Royal Wedding”. “Not quite as expensive,” I replied. We both smiled because we Whole School Mass were responding to the dignity and cohesion, the The College gathers as a whole group every truly beautiful moment of sacredness, because year to acclaim Mary Help of Christians. It is a a child, his grandchild, and so many more, inspire Salesian tradition and a day of festivity. There is as they kneel with closed eyes in faith or as they prayer, food, fun together, music and games. The stand and call out a name of a Saint to us in the whole school gathers in the Good Samaritan Hall congregation. These young people announced for Mass after recess. a commitment, either with a sponsor standing next to them, or by holding a candle dripping wax This year Salesian priest Fr Brian Ahern, from or by explaining the significance of a Saint. And the Gawler parish and Xavier College, travelled they were connecting with a deep part of our up to concelebrate with our Chaplain Fr Francis Church legacy. These young people stood for and Fr Harold. Fr Brian was very keen to express goodness like the apostles on Pentecost Sunday. Salesian connection with us and we shared with Fr Brian a sense of trust in Don Bosco; we shared The parents and grandparents were proud and a sense of faith as well as fun, friendship and squashed into the pews and there was a moment that special Salesian quality of seeing the best when they stood as individual families and in each other. That Fr Brian was in attendance placed their hands on shoulders in support of meant that he wanted to help us understand the candidate. By their presence, by that touch, this Salesian tradition. He shared with us they affirmed a choice of faith. They became for Salesian hope, Salesian spirit. The mystery of the children, the certainty of love. Physically, our calling was a theme and we also celebrated strongly, families made love come alive and the mystery and joy of motherhood. At St helped define what Confirmation could become. Mark’s, there is always a special energy and rousing chorus in being together. I was proud After two and half hours we felt richer and that we could gather and respond so well to more connected. A sponsor, had publically the dignity of liturgy. Fr Brian shared our Mass placed a hand on a shoulder in support and with and what emerged was a cohesiveness in a gift of the Holy Spirit had been expressed sacredness. In fact, our young people responded in the sacredness of the music. Teachers had and hands were clapping and there were smiles

The oldest and youngest of our Bosco House at Feast DayCatholic Education Week and bouncing enthusiasm at the end because innocent. There was generosity and excitement.Friday 25 May - 1 June young people’s faithfulness is heartfelt. There was connection, physical touching and care, tenderness and consideration. There isNational Sorry Day Gathering and having fun together is something nothing more powerful to rejoice in than thatSaturday 26 May that we treasure. It is a belief shared by Don relationship between a mother and a child. It Bosco and our visitor Fr Brian, a belief shared by is the great source of life and love. Well doneReconciliation Week our Church, and a belief we expressed that day. Receptions. Well survived mums.Sunday 27 May - 3 June What followed our Mass was an exuberant spirit of play. A sausage sizzle followed; fresh bread, Greg Hay, PrincipalSalesian House plenty of sauce and 45 minutes for the juniorParents’ Council and senior students to mix and relax. There A Message from our BishopSunday 20 May, 7.30pm were games of chasey, wandering and chatting. Memorandum to the Faithful of the Diocese of There was a concert in the hall and the big kids Port Pirie and to our Brothers and Sisters in the patiently played with the little ones and there Archdiocese of Adelaide was a teeming movement of St Mark’s students at the Benedict playground. Hundreds flooded Dear Brothers & Sisters onto the oval for relay races. We had laughter and energy and balls flying all over the place. We My heart goes out to all of you upon the news finished tired from the effort and happy in the of the verdict given in Archbishop Wilson’s unity. Probably none was quite as fatigued as trial. It would be fair to say that for most of us Mrs Katie Pole who had orchestrated the whole it came as a complete surprise as to what we event. This was Salesian celebration. anticipated. Mother’s Day Pampering Certainly, the Archbishop was very positive Just before Mother’s Day, our Receptions invited about the likely outcome just a day or so their mothers into the Magdalen Centre for before the verdict. One can only imagine how some pampering. It was a Friday afternoon and devastating this verdict must be to one who was a pampering centre had been set up. There were so confident in his protestations of innocence. little shoulder massages, hair styling, a facial My faith in the Archbishop and his word is not where some cut cucumber circles were put on shaken by this outcome. We should all pray for mums eyes to relax them for their facial masks. his strength. Nails were polished in a range of colours and make up was inexpertly applied. Even macaroni We pray at the same time for survivors for the necklaces were created as a gift. I believe that harm inflicted by Church personnel. We have the Receptions didn’t worry too much about taken too long to acknowledge our need to care refreshing cucumbers on different mums eyes for survivors. All sorts of good people have and mums just shared them. That nail polish become entangled in these outcomes. apparently can be tricky and hair styling needs practice. I am told that the outbreak of Let us pray for Archbishop Wilson and for all conjunctivitis is over and the nail polish has survivors. Let us pray that our Church through its been removed from the clothes. No issues with good men and women and their faithfulness will digestion of uncooked macaroni are apparent continue to show forth the face of Christ, in all its and mothers have stopped laughing as hair pain and grace. styles are repaired. In Him I am delighted that the Reception teachers + Gregory O’Kelly SJ, created that experience. It was loving and Bishop of the Diocese of Port Pirie

ARreoliugniodutshEedCuoclaletgioenFrom the APRIM and share it. Congratulations Let us look forward with hope; see what can beConfirmation and create it. to our Year 7Last Sunday 42 young people made a firm Give us courage to face the ‘truth’ Compassion Confirmation students!commitment in their journey of understanding to share the burden - Strength to play our part inthe mystery of our Catholic Faith. The ceremony the healing - And hope to walk forward to a place Antonio Amato Brodie Andersoncelebrated each child and gave the community of justice. Grace Arbon Annabel Arnolda wonderful opportunity to show great support Kye Boulton Ella Championto them as they celebrated this significant Katie Pole, APRIM Claire Coffey Baylee Connellysacrament. Daria Connelly Anna Cunningham Catholic Education Week: 25 May – 1 June 2018 Morgan Cullen Meteha DiGeronimoFeast Day We work together with great hope supporting Jesslyn Dite Toby Ellis-NunnYesterday we celebrated our annual R-12 Mary all children to be thriving people, capable Ayeisha EverettHelp of Christians Feast Day and Activities learners, leaders for the world God desires. Joel Gadaleta Marni FreerAfternoon. It is a wonderful community I extend my gratitude and best wishes to all Darcy Greig Robbie Gadaletacelebration. I would like to thank Fr Brian Ahern who share in partnership with Catholic schools Myles JacksonSDB (from the Gawler Salesian community) throughout the Diocese of Port Pirie as we unite Ethan Keeley Blake Hanlonand our parish priests Fr Francis and Fr Harold in celebration of Catholic Education Week. I Kayla Lorusso Scarlett Johnsfor joining us to celebrate a Saint who is so welcome everyone to join with your local school Jazlyn McBrideimportant to our country and Salesian tradition. for the liturgies and other activities being held Marcus Meaney Amity Lane during this week. Ethan Park Grace McBrideCatholic Education Week Commences Jenaya Pisani Thomas McNamaraThis Friday we commence a week of recognising This week provides a time for joyfully reflecting Marc Richardsour distinctive Mission as Catholic schools. upon, honouring and sharing what we know Aslin Spolding Tate NobleDetails of events have been communicated to deeply – that Catholic Education in each of our Sophie Tattoli Ryder Petagnaeach Campus during the week. Please note that schools and across our state makes a significant Amity WilliamsBenedict Campus will have their Casual Clothes difference to the lives of all those who are Bella Portaday on Wednesday 30/5 and Bosco Campus will connected in any way with our Catholic schools. Hayden Scarmanhave theirs on Friday 1/6. Education and formation in faith and learning Marcus Spadavecchia has an extraordinary influence over who we are Jaxson WhelanSorry Day Prayer as individuals, in our families’ lives and in ourGod of all creation, towns and regions. Jessica WilsonWe who have come from every land give thanksfor Australia; This year Catholic Education week coincides From Bishop Greg O’KellyThis earth that feeds us; The shores that bind us; with National Reconciliation Week, providing anThe skies that envelop us in freedom. opportunity for us to celebrate the contributions The Bishop has asked that correspondence heWe stand together, united as one people; Proud of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people puts out be made available to all members ofof our ability to work together; in our schools and town communities, and ourGrateful for our gifts; Nourished by our diversity ongoing commitment to justice and peace our geographically large diocese.and our harmony. through reconciliation action, understanding and From this edition onwards there will be a linkYet we turn to the original owners of our land, prayer. on this page directing you to any memos orand see, too, what has been taken from them.We weep for their loss of freedom, of country, of In Mark’s Gospel this week we heard that Jesus statements he publishes for the Chu rch.children - even of their very lives. “took a child, and put him in the midst of them”We stand in awe at their survival and in debt for (9:36). He used the child as an example for us Click the links below to read further:their land. all: full of wonder, awe, peace, gentleness and • To the FaithfulWe have shadows in our history which if unfaced acceptance. In this spirit, and with children at • Areas of Importancediminish us. the centre of all we do, I wish everyone a happy • Future of Parish LeadershipWe have taken without asking; our nation has Catholic Education Week! • Parish Clusterstaken without asking; Lives are wounded. • Questions Arising from Bishop’s ArticleWe see the pain, feel the sorrow and we say Nichii Mardon, Director of Catholic Education insorry.Let us look back with courage, see the truth and the Port Pirie Diocesespeak it.Let us look around with compassion; see the cost

From the Deputy Principal The Little Lions and their Year 6 Buddies were excited to visit McNally FarmSAPSASA Soccer Carnival Farewell and Good Luck Lauren! • cars have right of way when entering andPort Pirie Last week we unexpectedly farewelled Mrs exiting the carpark over pedestrians soFriday 25 May Lauren Cable for the time being as she prepares the traffic does not bank up on Wandearah for the newest addition to her family. We send Road and the buses can enter and leaveSAPSASA State Football our best wishes and prayers to Lauren, Richie according to their timetableand Netball Week, and Jameson for the safe arrival of Baby Cable.Adelaide 3 Red have been in great hands with Miss Abbey • students are not to walk through theMonday 28 May Arbon, and will meet their new teacher very carpark unless accompanied by an adult soon.ICAS: Science • the drop off/pick up zone is the onlyTuesday 29 May Welcome to the Bishop Family allocated area for the stopping of your car This term also saw the Bishop family join our and picking up of a student – please driveLock-In Drill Benedict community. Ava, Paige and William through to the designated area where theThursday 31 May have settled into Year 5, Year 3 and Year 1 teachers are respectively. We really hope you and yourR - Year 6 Mass family enjoy your time at St Mark’s and feel like • if using the drop off/pick-up zone, adultsCatholic Education Week part of our family. shouldn’t be exiting their cars and walkingFriday 1 June students anywhere, if you need to do thisSt Mark’s Cathedral Volunteers Week please park in a car spaceAll Welcome We are so fortunate at St Mark’s to have many wonderful volunteers. We are so grateful Unfortunately, some of these guidelines may for your contribution to our College! As we not be convenient for you personally but I ask celebrate National Volunteers Week, it is fitting you to consider the safety of all students and that we acknowledge the generosity of Mrs families when utilising this facility. Mary Higginbottom. 2018 is Mary’s 10th year as a daily volunteer with our LAP Program. We Little Lions visit the Farm are so grateful for the commitment of Mary to Speaking of facilities, the Semester 1 Little LAP and for the countless hours she has joyfully Lions recently visited our Ag Centre and Ms spent with our students. Thank you from the Teresa Gadaleta shares with us about the visit: bottom of our hearts Mary! In the Little Lion’s Room we have been reading Winter Uniforms books about farms and animals. We created Thank you all for your support with the change- a farm table for our play. On the farm table over to winter uniforms amidst some challenges we have farm books, grass, grains, silos, pigs, and I ask you to continue to support the Uniform sheep, horses, farm dogs and farmers. We made Policy which you agreed to upon enrolment. I farm animal noises when we played and read have noted that some finer details are not in the stories and Hudson showed us how to make a Uniform Guidelines but are clearly stated in the sheep, cow and rooster noise. Max told us about Uniform Policy so please refer to the Uniform his farm animals, header, seeder and silos and Policy when deciding on hair-cuts, earrings, Indiana told us about her pet Lamby that she sports socks etc. The Guideline brochure will be feeds milk from a special bottle. updated soon. Both the Policy and Guidelines are available on the website. Friday was very exciting as we ventured over the paddock with our Year 6 Buddies to see the real Benedict Car Park farm animals. Mr Brian Hayes showed us the Our recently resurfaced carpark is always busy goats, cattle and sheep at the school farm. Our so please adhere to the 10 km speed limit and own Little Lion Max taught us about the farm guidelines for safe use: machinery we saw because he has the same machinery at home on his farm. We had the best • 10 kms at all times whilst in the carpark time and we really hope we can go back when and 25 kms upon entering and leaving the the piglets arrive! carpark Melissa Gadaleta, Deputy Principal, Benedict Campus

Benedict CampusReception Excursion Games ClubLast Friday was a full day of beach exploration, bus rides andfeeding farm animals for our Reception students. A great day This term students in Year 6 have started aof learning and fun! Games Club in the Library every Wednesday at lunchtime. It is a place where people get to playMiller found some shells on the beach Leila and Brielle loved the bus ride board and card games with each other. It is a great place to come to get to know new people. The first week had an amazing turnout and we hope that this will continue or even grow some more. The club is for students from Year 3 to 6. Games like Cluedo, Uno, Battleship, Connect 4 and Chess were among the games played in the first week. Students can bring their own from home, but they are their responsibility. Well done to the organising committee- Abbas, Leo, Angus, Eric, James and Zach!Our Receptions had lots of fun feeding and petting the animals at Redwing Farmstay Olivia, Alex and Alyssa playing TwisterEddie feeding the donkey Luca loved the farm machinery A not-so-serious game of cards!Parker on the playground boat Saesha and Brayden play in the sand Sarim and Beau battle it out

Benedict CampusLittle Lions Farm Visit Mother’s Day Pamper Our Receptions put on a relaxing afternoon of pampering for their Mum’s or special women in their lives.Erin loved seeing the sheep and lambs Jobie and his Mum Amanda Lisa and Jade enjoy their facial by EddieHudson and Max with buddies, Dekota and Rahdy and Bronwyn enjoyed the day Luca and Archie pampered their mumsIsabella Important Reminders for Benedict CarparkEmersyn and Amahli look at the cattle left arrow on the roadway to signal this.Riley loved the farm! Similarly all vehicles in the right lane coming from a car park must turn right onto Drage Street, you cannot cross a single continuous white line. Please be aware the same road rules apply in Please be aware of traffic build up during the our carpark as they do on government roads. morning Drop Off run. Vehicles are not permitted to overtake another car whilst in the Drop Off/Pick Up Zone, this is a If cars are building up out to the government continuous white line as on a highway road. road please be considerate and keep driving down to the Pick Up area on the western side of All traffic in the Drop Off/ the carpark. This will allow more vehicles to Drop Pick Up Zone roadway Off and avoid congestion. must turn left onto Drage Street, you are not Following these simple rules will make our permitted to turn right carpark a safer and easier place to drive. as this crosses over the Jo Court, single continuous white Business Manager line. There is a clear turn

From the Deputy PrincipalSAPSASA Soccer Carnival Oliver, Nathan, Alice and Louise at the Salesian House Quiz NightPort PirieFriday 25 May Communication and Parent Emails I take this opportunity to remind families of the importance that the College is provided anSAPSASA State Football accurate and up to date email. As we progress with technology more and more communication areand Netball Week, going online. At present, our Parent Teacher Interview system is online and excursion notices andAdelaide supporting documents are being distributed via CareMonkey. If you have not been receiving emailsMonday 28 May from the College, it could be a sign that we do not have your correct email address. If this is the case, please contact Bosco Administration on 8633 8801.ICAS: ScienceTuesday 29 May What’s happening in our Boarding House? On Monday 14 May, our boarders and staff shared in a night of laughter, competition and spirit asLock-In Drill they gathered in teams fighting to become the next group of Salesian House Quiz Night Champions.Thursday 31 May The evening concluded with prizes and excitement and Mr Hay’s table being announced Quiz Night Champions. Our boarders are also wearing their new jumpers with pride. Thank you to Alice and Bernie for the time and effort they put into the designing process. These jumpers advertise a unique community of friendship that each of these students are members of. The activities available to boarders have grown, with many now participating in netball, boxing and fishing. My gratitude is extended to the teaching staff that volunteer their time to support Salesian House staff in offering these experiences to our students. Student leaders lead Catholic Education Week activities Last week schools across the Port Pirie diocese celebrated our Catholic Faith and Mission during Catholic Education Week. Over the course of the week our community participated in a range of activities to raise much needed funds for the Good Samaritan Sisters of Kiribati. Year 12 leaders led the activities, as they continue to build and nurture a place of hope. Their leadership inspires action and invites us to examine heart and contemplate our part in service outreach. I extend a special thanks to the Year 12 leaders, House representatives and House Leaders. Ardia Mead As a community, we extend our congratulations to Ardia Mead who was announced SA Regional Athlete by Tennis SA and the Ken McGregor Foundation. Ardia has represented the State in many competitions and regional Tournaments and in the coming months is scheduled to play at various Metro tournaments. To read more about Ardia’s achievements and future goals, please visit: https://www.tennis.com.au/sa/news/2018/05/21/regional-athlete-ardia-meads-successful- pathway Marc Forster, Deputy Principal, Bosco Campus Winners are grinners at the Quiz Night Congratulations Ardia!

Bosco CampusYear 12s Head to Outback Letterforms in Year 9 Design Patrick, Georgia and Bernie at the Station Alphie Taylor Brianna Taylor Quinn LaneThis week the Year 12 Agriculture studentswent on an excursion to visit two rural stations;De Rose Hill Station (SA) and Undoolya Station(NT). Students were able to see and experiencea brief snapshot of the life of a Station ownerand all that entails running a successfullivestock production business.Students learned of old, new and innovativetechnology used to make day-to-day runningvery efficient to reduce labour costs and stresson livestock. Students observedtrap-yards, automatic cattle drafters within-built scanners, and air-pressurised cattleyards for sorting, scanning, tagging andmanaging cattle, from young calves tothose ready for sale. This technology makesmanagement much more efficient and allowsfor traceable data on each animal in theirpossession.Students were very grateful for the experienceand for some it will be a once in a lifetimeexperience.Elke Holze, Agriculture Teacher Georgia WinterArriving in Alice Springs Our Year 8 / 9 Boys Knock Out Footy Team, the full article can be found on page 11

Bosco CampusYear 7 ConfirmationOur Confirmation Candidates with Bishop Greg, Fr Francis and Eddie Mertens Brodie was proud on his special dayFr Francis blessed Jaxson Antonio is confirmed Sacramental candles were blessedThe Bishop confirms Ella Myles is blessed with the support of his familyDaria is confirmed Jenaya offers a special prayer The Bishop congratulates Metiah

Around the CollegeFeast Day CelebrationsOur Bosco Music students and staff created a wonderful atmosphere at the Mass Captains Lara and Ellie readingFr Brian blesses the students Archie singing during Mass Jessica, Isabella and Charlie enjoying a sausage in breadTunnel ball fun! A bit of fun between the oldest and youngest of our McNally HouseAmelia was excited Our Receptions, like Elyna, love hanging out Want to be with the ‘big’ Year 12s notified when you have a new message in CareMonkey? To receive notifications on your phone, you must download the CareMonkey App, available for FREE from Apple Store and Google Play.

Around the CollegeGrandparents Project Knock Out FootyThe Grandparents Project was a homework task where the students had to interview a grandparent Tuesday 22 May saw the SMC 8/9 Knock Outor other older family member. Some students have grandparents living overseas so they had to make Football boys take on the Mid North Schoolsphone calls. Others emailed their grandparents. Some were able to interview one grandparent and Education Co-operative team (MNSC). We havesome were able to interview four grandparents. put in months of training and preparation for our first game which paid off.Insights into families that my students discovered were that their grandparents families were oftenmuch larger than today. One grandparent had nine siblings. Other insights were that when asked who We came out with intensity in our first quarterwas the best behaved, all grandparents say that they were. When asked who was the naughtiest child, putting our opposition on the back foot. In thenearly all grandparents picked another sibling! second quarter MNSC put the pressure on andVeronica Travers, had a lot of the play making our back line haveYear 8 Teacher to work hard to keep the to only 2 minor scores.Kalan and Cooper show their projects Kelsey and Lucy look at old photos After half time our boys stepped up and started putting scores on the board. Our mid field was relentless getting a majority of the play and delivering the ball safely to our forwards. In the final quarter our boys kept the pressure on and showed that they have the skills and desire to play good footy and progress to the next round. Well done to our Year 9s who showed great leadership through their actions and voice. The Year 8s played well against their bigger opponents. Goal Kickers were: Xavier 3, Bohdi 2, Bade 1, Cooper 1, Jack 1, Charlie 1. Final scores: SMC 9 goals, 5 points defeated MNSC 1 goal, 2 pointsKaitlyn, Taya and Stephanie Chelsea and Matilda with their projectsSchool Photo Reminder School Photos St Mark’s won the Year 8/9 boys Knock Out Benedict Campus: Football this weekSchool photographs are scheduled to be Wednesday 13 June 2018taken by Advanced Life. Whilst an envelopeand flyer has been distributed, if possible it Bosco Campus:is our preference that ordering be completed Wednesday 14 June 2018online to reduce administration and potentialsecurity issues related to the return of cash ORDER NOW go to:and envelopes on photo day. www.advancedlife.com.au and enter the code: RE8 JJD 5N9Should you wish to purchase a siblingphotograph online, the order must be placedno later than the day before photography day.Sibling photographs will only be taken if anorder has been placed.

Old Scholars’ REUNION Celebrating Anniversaries for Graduating Classes of 1968, 1978, 1988, 1998 and 2008 Saturday 20 October 2018Heltphueswsoprrde!ad Join us to celebrate with: A great opportunity toOlapdnlSIeanfacbiyvhsooeeouurlltsaektartnhrftoeyrhworceemlmaaunstnkhsinoeeonssw!e, 4.00pm Old Scholar Mass stay connected, renew 4.30pm Tour of the College school friendships and 5.30pm Drinks and nibbles relive the memories made in the Bishop during your school years. Gallagher Centre 7.00pm Celebrations end RSVP to the College on 8633 8800 or [email protected] NoticesPiano Lessons available at School SAVE THE DATEPrivate, half-hour lessons with Anne Hansen for these upcoming P+F Events!(Bachelor of Music and Diploma of Education)For information please contact Anne, End of Term Sausage SizzleM: 0429 866 242 Friday 6 July, from 12pmP: 8636 2231 Benedict CampusE: [email protected] Winter Walk‘Alice in Wonderland’ Port Pirie Youth Theatre Sunday 22 July, from 1pmNorthern Festival Centre BYO picnic at Beetaloo Reservoir20 - 22 September 2018 followed by bonfire at McNally FarmPlease mark the dates in your diaries!For more information contact Billie Blieschke, Port Football &M: 0438 553 821 Community Sporting ClubE: [email protected] Open daily from 9.00amHost a Spanish Student in your Home‘Students of the World’ have a group of Spanishstudents that require host families. Studentsstay for 10 weeks and the family receives aonce off payment of $1900 per student.For information please contact Monique,M: 0439 281 724Teacher and Old Scholar ExhibitionCurrent and former teachers as well as oldscholars are invited to participate in St Mark’sbiannual SALA (South Australian Living Artist)exhibition in August. If you are a past St Mark’sstudent or teacher who is either working asan artist or get creative in your spare time wewould love to hear from you. Registrations close8 June.For information or to register contact:Megan - [email protected], orAmy- [email protected]