St Mark's College Newsletter 16 August 2019

Issue 13 16 August 2019 Aislynn, as Belle, and the whole cast brought Beauty and the Beast to life on the stage at the Northern Festival Centre last week We enjoyed the wonderful theatrical experience of Beauty and the Beast! We welcomed families to an important meeting. There was a Salesian connection and we learned of the preciousness of Mary, Mother of Jesus. 3 8803 Beauty and the Beast and they worked hard for it. I also acknowledge www.smc.catholic.edu.au The College musical production Beauty and the backstage crew, dressed in black, waiting the Beast was a joy. It ran for six performances to roll on a prop, fix a microphone, attend to a and challenged the actors and crew who were costume. They were singing every song, and determined to make this show memorable. It somehow dancing the terrific choreography in told a 17th century story about a beautiful and the squeezed backstage blackness. I enjoyed independent village girl, and her encounter with watching dedicated staff and parents step a remote and lonely Beast. It created a dozen in and mentor. I know that they bring a deep delightful characters. Our acting ensemble commitment and love to this endeavour. It was were hardworking and they told this compelling through their time, their long hours of effort, story on stage with discipline and humour. that Beauty and the Beast could be created. Our support crew were thorough and loyal, generous and excited. They made the whole The show created laughter and delight and thing come together seamlessly. Audiences many young people worked with dedication. enjoyed the production. They were entertained I saw that teachers and parents cared, that and proud of the students. They applauded the hearts were filled with song, that applause energy and the creativity of the ensemble and echoed around the auditorium and that St they recognised a great achievement. We were Mark’s can produce quality theatre. I extend all humming the songs as we left the theatre my congratulations and gratitude. Being and we shared a wonderful theatrical time. together created magic. Being together entertained and in being together we grew Beauty and the Beast is about courage and qualities in young people and grew as a change and looking into ones heart and then community. seeing the best in another. It is about hope and partnership, a bit of daring and a lot about Parent Information Night family. Much of that is very important to I was part of an invitation to families to attend our actors. That is why it connected with the the Year 11 and the Year 10 Information Nights audience. We began with “once upon a time” last week. These were held to inform families and finished with joyous applause because about subjects for 2020 and to begin to we told ‘a tale as old as time’ with fun and a prepare us all for the challenges of next year. beautiful spirit in our hearts. We gathered with some excitement and I loved my association with the actors. I perhaps a little uncertainty. Certainly, we watched their concentration, tremors and gathered in big numbers as we looked at the nerves and the sense of purpose as they mystery of senior school and the implications walked onstage. But they walked well. They of our partnership with the SACE. We spoke walked with much talent. They were brave and about subject selection and how our students resolved and having the time of their lives. may not have the vaguest of inclinations of And I delighted at their joy as the curtain came a career. However, we offered a signpost to down and there were hugs and affirmations, progress forward. We spoke a little about the backslaps and high fives. They had achieved mystery of their learning and their lives, their something special, something important. This challenges and determinations and we said to became something very significant to them mums and dads that they would be surprised. reception 7

Our Receptions performed a liturgical dance in honour of Mary, our Mother There is much potential. Much to do and some deeper insight into the preciousness of the hard work ahead but we look forward to the life of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, because successful completion of secondary education. we gathered. We delighted in the news of the One emphasis that we made was around this birth of Christ and applauded a woman who success happening because of mums and became such an important mother – just like dads and because of our partnership with the hundreds of important mothers in our them. There will be great achievement for our community. This was a holy time. students and important moments next year. Our connection with families is part of that. Salesian Conference in Melbourne Despite some technical problems the nights The Executive Team of the College were were efficient and thought provoking. There fortunate enough to attend the Australian was a sense of guidance and clarity and still Salesian Leaders’ Conference held in plenty of questions to be answered. I know Melbourne. that Curriculum Coordinator, Briony Forster, spoke superbly, with much experience and It was a gathering of about 60 Salesian competence. She reassured. She guided. We educational leaders. It brought together certainly finished the night with a trust in each people with a shared commitment in the ideals other and our growing partnership. of St John Bosco. These people lead Salesian schools and they create the learning, manage Assumption Mass the finances and develop the culture. I was very grateful to Fr Jimmy and Deacon Garry for their attendance at the College Mass We were able to talk about the Salesian to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of expression of care and the administration in Mary. They led us prayerfully in a whole of the schools. We talked about our achievements school Mass. and dreams together. We looked at the notion of ‘inclusion and love’ and the kind of needs We squeeze into the Good Samaritan Hall that our young people have and also what the for these kinds of occasions and there is a future will hold for them. It offered amazing comfort in being together. The gathering has insight and created a real connection with a closeness and there is always respect and the nine Salesian educational communities. reverence. The Benedict students continue to We feel much richer for the experience with a throw themselves into liturgical moments and deeper personal understanding of our Salesian the Bosco spiritual response is somewhat more foundations. self-contained. All of us feel a gratitude to be part of a huge community. All of us know we are part of something that values the sacred, that searches for truth, that acknowledges goodness and the power of our connection. College Board I know that the organisers always create a The final bow! Tuesday 20 August, 7.30pm sacred ambience. It was beautifully expressed by the Reception liturgical dance. It was a World Day Migrants and moment of holiness and innocence as they Refugees Parish expressed prayer to Our Lady through International Luncheon movement. These moments engage our young Sunday 25 August people and there is unity, prayerfulness and graciousness. I know that we gained a

ARreoliugniodutshEedCuoclaletgioen From the APRIM Xanthe placing the statue of Our Lady at the Feast of the Assumption Mass Feast of the Assumption The statue of Our Lady with Baby Jesus This week is the Feast of the Assumption. It is a real celebration of the discipleship and faith of Mary as mother of God. For us today it is a reminder and celebration of how we too can live a life of NETBALL FINALS mission with that same promise of a place in the Kingdom. Thank you to Mrs Pia Keain for her work in Congratulations to our St Mark’s preparing a beautiful College celebration. Celtic Teams competing in the New Crossways local netball finals, best of luck to: Catholic Education South Australia has nearly completed writing a new Religious Education document. On the first day of Term 3 staff were given an introduction on the new framework. It is a A Grade curriculum that is designed for all students to be successful regardless of their faith background. A Reserve Students will be invited to dialogue and share their own faith positions and backgrounds. This B Grade- Blue and Gold document will support students to ask the big questions of life and seek to make meaning and find C Grade Red purpose in their life. Staff will continue to work with the documents for the remainder of the year E Grade ready for 2020 learning. F Grade Operation Christmas Child G Blue and Red Classes across the College will be packing Shoeboxes of Love for the Parishes Operation Christmas Under 13 Blue and Red Child. The Shoeboxes of Love will be given to children abroad who might not otherwise receive a gift Under 12 - Blue and Red this Christmas. Communication for your child’s class shoebox will come from the class teacher. Under 11 Div 1 - Blue and Red Under 11 Div - Blue and Gold Should you wish to fill a family Shoebox of Love please contact our Parish Coordinators Marie Capurso and Francie DeGiglio. More information on the project can found on the website: https://www.samaritanspurse.org.au/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/ Staff Formation Day On Monday 9 September staff will gather on a school closure day for their own Faith Formation and development. This day will be facilitated by Julian Kluge for the Catholic Education Office in Adelaide. Katie Pole, APRIM Aliza placed Rosary Beads at the feet of A reminder that our Under 9 teams Our Lady have their final game this weekend, Saturday 17 August. George enjoying a moment of prayer

From the Deputy Principal Our Attendance Policy informs parents, teachers and students of their responsibilities This term is well underway! We have many and expectations to ensure each child is exciting things to look forward to. Classes are receiving the best education possible. working hard and events keep us busy as the weeks roll by. Little Lions If your child is absent please provide a reason Last Friday we welcomed the Semester 2 Little to the classroom teacher or front office, Lions. Initially, there were some tears (mainly otherwise, you will be contacted by the from the parents) and they all had a great classroom teacher to discuss the issue of your session. We welcome Carter, Cecilia, Charlotte, child missing more than 5 days within a school Ela, Emmanuel, Henry, Jacob B, Jacob, Jacob H, term. Thank you for your support! Jacob M, Jade, James O, James S, Lahnee, Lana, Lottie, Lucy, Mia, Nash, Olivia, Paxton, Patrick, Student Safety Rubi, Scarlett, Spencer, Taylor, Xavier, and Students have been reminded about safe Zaiyden, into our school community, and hope behaviours when crossing Drage Street due to you enjoy your first steps into your lifelong a number of near misses. Please reiterate with learning adventure. your children the importance of crossing roads safely (with or without bikes), looking both RAVE ways, before crossing. Our Rave dancers have been busy practising since Term 1 for their upcoming performance Welcome Back on Friday. We thank Mrs Karen Davison for We welcome Mrs Marg Fantinel, Mrs Katie Pole her time and expertise with the choreography, and Mr Des McKeough back from their Long costumes and supervision on the day. Good Service Leave and wish Mrs Karen Murphy all luck to Tate, Ava, Mae, Eva, Bridie, Xanthe, the very best for hers. During these absences, Jacob, Eden, Elise, Khyleen, Shyla, Ariel, Tahlia, Mrs Annie Olsen is teaching the classes. Annie, a Whitney and Amahli. past scholar, brings a wealth of experience and a passion for education. Attendance St Mark’s College is dedicated to educational We also wish Mrs Hannah Lavis a successful excellence. In order to provide students with the recovery after recent surgery. We look forward best start to their life, studies have shown that to Hannah’s return and are most grateful to Mrs fulltime education plays a critical role as the Felicity Sard and Mrs Vicki Vella for taking on building blocks. Non-attendance and irregular Hannah’s ESO role during this time. attendance can be seen as early indicators for the potential disengagement from the College Musical educational system. Bravo! Congratulations to the cast, Director Hay and crew of Beauty and the Beast. It is The Education Act (1972) requires that: wonderful seeing the students’ shine as they share their gifts and talents. An extra special • all children and young people of compulsory thank you to Miss Nikki Caputo and Mr Bret school age (between the ages of 6 - 16 years) Swensson for sharing their choreography and to attend school on every day that the school technical stage skills. is open for instruction Mrs Sarah Freer and Ms Melissa Gadaleta, • all young people of compulsory education Acting Deputy and Deputy Principal, age (between the ages of 16 and 17 years) Benedict Campus be enrolled in school or a full time approved learning program, or in a combination of approved learning programs, so as to constitute full-time participation Benedict Book Week Our NET SET GO training squad held their final session last week. A big thank you to Megan Monday 19 - Friday 23 August Congdon, Sophie Porcelli, Penny Malchow, Katie Pole, Jazlyn McBride and Amity Williams for Reception Rest Day 4 their work coaching our future netball stars. Wednesday 21 August Book Week Parade Thursday 22 August, 9.15am Little Lions Session 4- Friday 23 August ReLAT Assessment Week Monday 26 August

Benedict Campus 3 Blue Excursion Congratulations Year 3 Blue enjoyed a lovely day exploring in the sunshine during their excursion to Port Germein and Star Salesian Students Mambray Creek. 6 Red Mason Smallacombe At Pt Germein we walked the jetty and explored the beach. At Mambray Creek the views were so beautiful. We walked on top of hills. I had an excellent day. Sahana Sivalingam 6 Blue Lukas Good On the mountain at Mambray Creek, the view was excellent. I could see more mountains, trees and 6 Green Louis San Gabriel kangaroos. We were up high! It was an amazing day. Saad Shahid 5 Red Jacob Davis We went hiking at Mambray and I loved it because there were pretty views. At Pt Germein we went on the long jetty and my legs got tired from walking. We took lots of photos. It was a great school day. 5 Blue Jay Conradi Chloe Harmer 5 Green Zackary Lunsmann At Pt Germein I liked when I was looking for mud crabs and exploring the beach. At Mambray I liked hiking up the high hills because I like being adventurous. The excursion was fun and I really enjoyed it. 4 Red Henry Watt Jett Dunstall 4 Blue Charlie Waters 3 Red Sienna Yull 3 Blue Amaliyah Jose 2 Red Caleb Cameron 2 Blue Jack Woolford 1 Red Mercedes Will 1 Blue Max Caddy Rec. Green Will Halvorsen Rec. Red Max Johns Rec. Blue James Ramsay Rec. Gold George Olsen 3 Blue on the jetty at Port Germein Star Samaritan Students 6 Red Davyn Freer 6 Blue Cohen Amato 6 Green Caitlin Caputo 5 Red Kale Ganley 5 Blue Whitney Johns 5 Green Lacie Pisani-Yuke 4 Red Demi Smith 4 Blue Ayrlei Hudson Amaliyah, Elise, Lachlan, Mia, Hunter, Ceana, Mia, Ceana, Jack, Bailey, Lachlan, Cody and 3 Red Jye Rafanelli-Ley Lewis, Leo, Bailey, Ronan Sahana 3 Blue Hunter Curtis 2 Red Nischay Saharan 2 Blue Brodie Lorusso 1 Red Trace McLaughlin 1 Blue Della Salvemini Rec. Green Addison Bradley Rec. Red Mia Harmer Rec. Blue Darby Gale Rec. Gold Willow Reed Sahana, Lilly, Caprie, Amarli, Hunter, Kailee, Ronan, Cody, Chloe, Jett, Leighton, Ronan and Zac

Benedict Campus RAVE Performance Year 5 and 6 students will be representing the College and performing at this week’s RAVE Dance Competition with a dance about unity and the coming together of people from all different countries. The dance features Scottish dancers (Shyla, Eden, Elise and Khyleen) from Year 5, Chinese dancers (Whitney, Tahlia, Ariel and Amahli) from Year 5 and Bollywood dancers (Jacob, Eva, Bridie, Tate, Xanthe, Amity and Mae) from Year 6. Karen Davidson, Music, Dance and Drama Amahli dancing with her Chinese fan The RAVE Dance performers Eva leading the Bollywood dancers Welcome to our new Little Lions Scarlett, Ceci and Patrick in the mud kitchen Jade does a painting Paxton meets his buddies Jye and Nate Nash and Xavier have fun at the playground The afternoon Little Lions group enjoying a walk around the school

Bosco English Week From the Deputy Principal Monday 19 - Friday 23 August McNally Farm Open Days SACE Information Evening Wednesday 21 - Friday 23 The transition into the Senior Years has begun with Mrs Forster introducing SACE to our Year 10 and August Year 11 students and families. The demands, challenges and requirements of SACE were explained, ReLAT Assessment Week setting the path for a smooth journey ahead. I know it was a cold and wet evening and I extend a big Monday 26 August thank you to the many students and families who attended. Your presence highlights the strong Year 11 Subject Counselling partnership we have and importance of ongoing dialogue about learning and pathways. Tuesday 27 August, Bosco Library, 2.00 - 6.00pm Our Year 10 and Year 11 students will be launching our new Online Subject Selection (Web Year 10 Subject Counselling Preferences) process on Friday 23 August with subject selection going live at 5:30pm. Updated Wednesday 28 August, Subject Handbooks will be uploaded to the College website and distributed to families via Bosco Library, 2.00 - 6.00pm CareMonkey on Monday 19 August. Royal Adelaide Show Commences Salesian Leader’s Conference Friday 30 August Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Salesian Leader’s Conference. Leaders from Salesian schools across Australia gathered in Melbourne to further explore our Salesian history and traditions of our charism. Contemporary educational issues that we face as school communities were discussed and explored. There is a great sense of connection between the Salesian schools. In the coming weeks, this connection is strengthened as we host the Fr Dennis Hanley Cup against Xavier College. Student Absence A reminder that it is important to notify the College if your child is going to be absent. This can be done by calling the Bosco Student Office on 8633 8801 or preferably by texting 0428 475 539. For families planning an absence greater that one school week, legislation requires Principal approval. This must be obtained through the Bosco Student Office prior to the absence. Marc Forster, Deputy Principal, Bosco Campus National Science Week Science Week began this week with the new national theme of ‘Destination Moon: More missions, more science’. With the space program beginning to get up and running in South Australia this gives a great opportunity for students to learn more about what is going on in our State. Bosco has gotten into the spirit by holding a competition to design the best Mars rover or Colony on Mars. Students are encouraged to think outside the box, look at what is important and be creative! This is open to all year levels at Bosco and may even be an opportunity to score some extra Care Group Cup points. Students are also being treated to daily Science Facts in the notices and teachers are getting involved in classrooms using the National Science Week activity book. We can’t wait to see what exciting inventions our students come up with! Liz Boston,Science Coordinator

Bosco Campus Year 12 Dinner Party Year 12 students Tayla, Emerson, Bethany, Ivy, Ginny, Indea, Isabella, Clem, Connor, Lawson, Suzi, Ryan, Isabella, Bailey, Nikita, Blake, Andrew, Mollie and Chelsea On Tuesday 13 August, the Year 12 Food and Hospitality class hosted 40 invited guests Blake with his parents Steve and Tanya Mollie with her Mum Sarah and Ms Ellbourn for the Dinner Party. The Year 12’s worked hard leading up to the night, planning and preparing the menu and trialling their recipes. The Textiles Room was transformed into a dining room and the night was a huge success, with parents and friends enjoying a three course meal prepared by the students. The guests enjoyed a trio of Homemade Dips and Tortillas for entrée, either Chicken Breast stuffed with Sundried Tomato and Bocconcini or Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks with all the sides for main course and the choice of a delicious Passionfruit Panna Cotta or Sticky Date Pudding to finish for dessert. The evening was a huge success, with wonderful compliments about the delicious food and the preparation and clean up all going smoothly. The students were even scored a 10 from MKR’s own Ms Ellbourn and should be very proud of their efforts to make the night a huge success! Jess Byerlee, Senior Food and Hospitality Teacher News from Agriculture Sheep and Cattle Ed Day Bailey, Georgina and Hannah with their steer Ethan collecting the honey Assessing the Merino Students were involved in the first Crystal Brook Show Ag Education Day where they participated in Grains Judging, Wool Judging education, Live Sheep Assessment and the School Steers Competition. The Year 10 and 11 Agriculture students participated with and competed against Gladstone High School students. Congratulations to our place winners: • Emma Perry - 3rd in Junior Grain Judging • Jordyn Nicholson - 2nd in Large Framed School Steer with the Black Angus and Samuel Philps - 4th with the Shorthorn • Hannah Mark - 3rd in Small Framed School Steer with the other Black Angus, Georgina Grossman - 4th with the Murray Grey, and Bailey Murdoch-Ferme - 5th with Daniel Ferme’s Charolais Honey Harvest Our Year 11 Ag students recently collected our first harvest of honey! It is expected that we should get between 8 – 10 kg’s of honey in this first harvest! First taste tests have been given the thumbs up! Elke Holze, Senior Agriculture Teacher

Bosco Campus Immigration Morning Tea Aboriginal SACE Day Under the guidance of Student Teacher (and Old Scholar!) Ellen Tefanis, Year 8C HASS enjoyed a Four of our Aboriginal students, Xavier, morning tea while learning about ‘Immigration’. Students were invited to bring a sample of food that Georgia, Jayden and TJ attended the SACE would have been eaten by their ancestors in their country of origin. It was a lovely occasion with Aboriginal Student Pathways Roadshow some delightful food from Scotch Eggs to English Scones and Ookcook! here in Port Pirie last week. This was held in conjunction with Adelaide University and TAFE Deb McArthur, HASS Teacher SA. There were a number of fabulous guest speakers including local Aboriginal champions Kriston Thompson, Rubina Hall and Brianna Keenear who engaged the group with stories about their study, work experiences and pathways. Lyn Ellbourn, Indigenous Education Facilitator A morning tea with 8C as part of their learning about immigration Cornish Pasty Picnic Chloe, Natalija, Jessica and Ruby After reading and completing a novel study on ‘That Boy Jack’ Ms Travers English students worked together to make and share cornish pasties. When Connor, Grace, Arlie and I arrived at my house we started making the pasties. I really enjoyed making the pasties with my friends as it is something we had never done before and it was nice to do something different. Throughout the making of the pasties we all laughed so much at each other’s cooking skills, I had a great time. If Connor, Arlie, Grace and I were to make these pasties again we would have used a different recipe for both the filling and the pastry. We would have added sweet potato, peas and corn to the mixture and taken out the turnip. Bella Porta, Year 8C Some good things about this activity was that we all got to meet up and have fun together by Marc and Hayden cooking with each other for the first time. Some bad things were that there were big chunks of pumpkin in the pasty which didn’t taste to fine. Another bad thing was that the Pasties were cold. Some interesting things were that as a group together we haven’t cooked before which might be the reason why I didn’t like the pasties. Blake Hanlon, Year 8C Plus- The positives doing this activity we could hang out and just have some fun while making the Meteha, Chloe and Jesslyn pasties, we could try something new and we can all bond throughout the time making these pasties. Interesting- Something that was interesting is that this recipe was very easy to make and prepare. It didn’t take that long to make and the longest part of the process is waiting for the pasties to cook. Improvement- If I make this again I would season the dough and insides a bit more because it was pretty tasteless and boring - it need another element to make it taste better. Meteha Di Geronimo, Year 8C

Around the College Beauty and the Beast Musical “There must be something there that wasn’t there before...” “Show me the Beast!” “Kill the Beast! Kill the Beast!” “Be our Guest” “No matter what” “Human again, only human again” “I have never felt like this about anyone The Cast were supported by an exceptional before!” crew including Ethan, Tehan and Mackenzie Thank You P+F! I would like to say a huge thankyou to the P+F (and our school families!) for donating sports photos $2,200 for the purchasing of new College Sports Photos will be taken instruments. With the money we were able on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 to buy some new Xylophones, Bongo Drums, September. Details will be distributed Tabourines and Tambours. The students have soon via Caremonkey. Please keep been enjoying using these instruments and any Winter Sports Uniforms ready tor making lots of music with them. Thank you! photos to be taken. Uniforms will be Karen Davidson, Music, Dance and Drama collected on the day.

College Notices Photography Workshops Do you want to play Tennis? St Mark’s College has been registered as a Summer is coming! Anyone can play! participating school in the Southern Flinders So much fun! Ranges Photo Festival. Budding photographers in all year levels (R-12) are invited to enter the Play tennis this season on Saturday mornings! Student Photo Competition for a chance to win some fantastic prizes. Tennis Registrations forms available from There will be one prize winner from each Benedict and Bosco Student Offices from participating school (a Fuji Instax Mini Kit), Monday 19 August. as well as grand prize winner (an Olympus Touch TG-5 valued at $599). Contact Mrs Lisa Manners on 8633 8801. As part of the festival, two student workshops WANTED: Tiles will also be held during the October school holidays. The cost of each workshop is $45 per The Benedict SRC are looking for house tiles of student. Places are limited. various colours for a mosaic project! - Years 8 - 12: Thursday 10 October - Rec - Year 7: Tuesday 1 October We are looking for tiles that are around 0.5mm in thickness (not the really thick ones), the Cost of entry is $3 per image. Entries close brighter and more colourful, the better! Old August 30. To submit entries and for more colourful plates that people are throwing away information about both the competition and will also be of benefit. workshops visit www.sfrphotocontest.com.au Please contact the Benedict Office with any Megan Congdon, Visual Arts Teacher donations! Tickets are now available! Visit www.eventbrite.com.au and search ‘Community Colour Burst 2.0’ Community Notices D I S C Omid north 68::33tioollppmmSaturdayEN$T5RY17 August 2019 Port Pirie SoftballsptFioucrokcsdha,ardseerianokvnsaatilhanedbnlgeiglofhowtr! agyee7ar−s13 ApLoClOiHcOe'MLsAuaNprDekWr'DsvRitMUihsGeiDxFdtRJ/aElEpoEceNk'V-IiRnOeNvMeEnNtT Aviation Open Day TICKETS AT DOOR KAisnsgosctioantiRoonaCdl, uPobrrtoPoimrise, Come to our Aviation Open Day on 23 August 2019. The Stage 1 SACE course covers basic For Further information, please call aeronautical knowledge, aviation engineering Pport pirie Ppolice on 8638 4000 and pilot skills in a Jabiru lights sports aircraft. Port Football and Contact Coralie at Mid North Christian College Community Sporting Club P: 08 8632 4240 or E: [email protected] Open daily from 9.00am for further information.