St Mark's College Newsletter 7 June 2019

Issue 9 7 June 2019 Our Year 7s celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation last Sunday Our Feast Day celebrates community and we gather for Reconciliation. The Bishop confirms our Year7s and the school celebrates Catholic identity. Our Feast Day John Bosco would be looking down from heaven In our community, we call it ‘The Feast Day’. It is and smiling. a connection to a traditional Salesian devotion to Our Lady, and has been celebrated in the The Sacrament of Confirmation College for our 60 years. The feast is probably Our Year 7s were involved in the Sacrament less about food and more about gathering. of Confirmation last week. They were invited The day means Mass with the whole school. by the Bishop to make a commitment to an Then there is a special remembrance of our ancient Sacrament and to immerse themselves Lady Help of Christians, a sausage sizzle with in a powerful liturgy. It is a grand occasion everyone involved and community games on and a rich, symbolic ritual. The Bishop very the oval with 900 of us. We celebrated the cleverly expresses warmth and sincerity so Feast Day last week and it was a wonderful that the children are not intimidated. He offers gathering. It was well organised with much challenge to the students but recognises each activity. There were excited students and I child individually and makes a connection. He know that the teachers were particularly proud asks them about their dedication to a saint and of a beautiful spirit that was created. always encourages. It is holy. I was proud of the discernment and the decision of our Year 7s. The Feast Day is one of our few chances to It is inspiring to see the faith of a child as they all be together for some prayer and fun. The stand and kneel in commitment. These young Bosco Campus hosted it this year and they people are well prepared by their teachers. were proud to show off the new gymnasium to The students have a confidence about what is their junior colleagues. Fr Jimmy celebrated happening and why they stand publically in this his first whole school Mass with us and it was dedication. The teachers have much to do with a gentle and reverent affair. We have a choir of that. Part of the richness of the occasion is the some Year 10 girls and when they sing there is a family. There are parents and grandparents stillness and transcendence. Beautiful sounds proud and squashed into the pews .They seem to be able to bring us to holiness. embody all that is important about family life The lunch time games, bands blasting and the scurrying Benedict students created a great atmosphere. I don’t think the Bosco students have quite seen so many ‘energiser batteries’ all at once on their turf. All were welcome and the big brothers and sisters were particularly busy, and particularly proud. 3 8803 On the oval organised games meant flying Zac’s team is ready for tunnel ball at www.smc.catholic.edu.au tunnel balls, screams of encouragement, Feast Day scurrying of relay batons. No one cared too much about who eventually won or lost. Mostly it was about trying hard and encouragement. The Year 12s were paired up with the Reception students and there was an unusual tenderness about their competiveness. All felt connected and involved. I am certain St RECEPTION 7

Year 12s and Receptions enjoying activities together at Feast Day and Church. Significantly, there is a sponsor what we value and how we are unique. There sitting next to our young people and that are a number of ceremonies that happen, sponsor publically places a hand on a shoulder and they happen in Catholic schools all over of the Confirmation candidate at the altar. South Australia, quite often all at the same The memory of that hand on their shoulder time. There is a quiet time and a walk. There becomes a memory of strength and faith. The are prayers and banners. There are themes Confirmation is an important ceremony and around the preciousness of the environment, a great family moment. We were fortunate the central importance of the children in to share it together in our beautiful St Mark’s learning and the value we place in community. Cathedral. Our students responded very well to the opportunity of the week. Reconciliation Week The whole school gathered in the St Mark’s The Farm Sport Centre last week to make connection The rains have made everything turn a little with the important and national movement greener. The winter is with us and for McNally towards reconciliation. We acknowledged Farm it is a time for growing animals and Sorry Day through our assembly. There crops. The pigs and steers have arrived and were prayers and processions, symbols and teachers Elke Holze and Brett Hay will watch speeches. I remember very clearly a reverence over them all carefully. The three steers have around the issues for Indigenous Australians very good temperaments, although they are and a clear support for indigenous students not too happy about the cold and the Year 10s in our school. These young people presented are building their handling skills. The goats look themselves so well at the microphone or terrific and the Year 9s will tether and train and in procession. Moreover, there was a deep feed and be entertained. There are chickens listening at the playing of the Kevin Rudd in a hatchery and eggs are being constantly Sorry Speech. They are important words. collected. The farm is looking in great shape The moment for me when I knew we were and seeding has happened, although the connecting was when Jayden Peabody spoke management team, Joel Head and Brian and recited a poem that he had written. It was Hayes, talk about needing a bit more rain. “It’s a rhythmic piece about what he believed. It coming” they inform me. McNally Farm remains was a deep insight into his heart and we were unique, exciting and a vital part of a St Mark’s all touched at the courage to read and the education. It’s one of our growing experiences. vision expressed. These words came from a person whose favourite activity is definitely Greg Hay, Principal not standing in front of a microphone in front Queens Birthday of 900 people. These words were powerful Public Holiday and helped us move a little closer towards Monday 10 June national reconciliation. The great symbol then became a procession of students with smooth Board Policy Meeting river rocks creating a path to an Indigenous Tuesday 11 June Garden. Everyone had a rock to place down creating a pathway just like Jayden did with Parents & Friends his poem. I thank Jayden for his leadership and Meeting the indigenous students for guiding us in our Monday 17 June understanding and thank the teachers who work to create this moment. Catholic Education Week Isabelle deep in prayer during the 10 minute The College joins with the Diocese in Diocesan ‘Quiet Time’ celebrating Catholic Education Week. The week is a series of events designed to highlight

ARreoliugniodutshEedCuoclaletgioen From the APRIM parishioners in the Eucharist before going over Fr Jimmy officiated at Connor’s Confirmation to the park to have lunch. It is always inspiring to Our Lady Help of Christians Feast Day join together with our wider church community Taya lights a candle On Friday 24 May the whole College came to support one another in faith. together to celebrate a Feast Day in our school Zach is confirmed with the support of his community. This Feast is significant as Mary Thank you to the family and friends who joined sponsor, Rosie Help of Christians is the Patron Saint of our us at this Mass. country and also closely connected to our Benedict students take part in the peace Salesian tradition where Mary was a model Confirmation walk as part of Catholic Education Week and inspiration for Don Bosco throughout his On Sunday 2 June, 19 young people stood before ministry. We thank Fr Jimmy for celebrating this the Bishop and confirmed their commitment Feast for us. to continuing on their faith journey throughout their life. It is always moving to see Bishop Greg This year we moved our celebration to Bosco affirm these young people with a genuine and Campus with the whole College gathering in personal interaction during the celebration. the St Mark’s Sports Centre to celebrate the Eucharist. I thank the students and staff who Father of love and power, it is your will to so willingly shared their talents as part of our establish everything in Christ and to draw us Feast undertaking ministries, performing, into his all-embracing love. Guide these young playing and overall entering in the Salesian spirit people on the occasion of their Confirmation. of the day. It was a blessed afternoon. Strengthen them in their baptismal promises, build them into the kingdom of your Son, and Catholic Education Week- Peace Be With You seal them with the Spirit of your love. We ask Week 6 was Catholic Education Week. During this through Christ our Lord. Amen. this week we honour all that makes us a Community based on the Catholic Tradition. The Congratulations to Ava Amato, Zach Bath, theme set out by the Diocese this year is “Peace Jessica Doyle, Austin Dunbar, Ruby Dunbar, be with You”. In a world where individuals, Amahli Farinola, Brodie Fowler, James Gebert, communities and nations are so often without Matilda Gebert, Meg Hall, Cheynae Jones, peace it was an opportunity to highlight the Emmerson Jones-Lawrie, Addison Roberts, way that peace in our hearts, our relationships Connor Smart, Taya Smith, Cohen Tee, Dekotah and with our world is so central to our Catholic Whelan and Katherine Wilson. Identity. Reconciliation Week Throughout Catholic Education week we Reconciliation saw many genuine events and honoured our traditions with a peace walk, a activities across the 2 campuses to build silent contemplative prayer and a collection of awareness of reconciliation in our country with soup cans for Vinnies as a practical response to our Nation’s First People. The more that we building peace with our neighbours. dialogue with different cultures and about our nation’s history the stronger our community will After our peace walk on Wednesday morning be. We look to build a future of mutual respect the entire College had a “switch off”. On return and trust between Aboriginal and Torres to our classrooms we switched off to be in Strait Islander people and the wider Australian solidarity with our earth. We looked to be at community peace with all of creation and care for our world. Students reflected on the words of Laudato Katie Pole, APRIM Si where Pope Francis calls for a revolution of our hearts and minds, for a transformation of our societies and individual lifestyles, to live in harmony with God’s creation. Cathedral Mass Benedict Campus finished the week of “Peace Be with You” by going on their annual pilgrimage to the Cathedral. Here we joined in with

From the Deputy Principal • assessment is ongoing • learning leads to action – informing, Term 2 is proving to be a very hectic term with many extra-curricular activities. May I sharing with others, implementing change, take this opportunity to thank the many staff advocating or taking up further questions or members and parents/caregivers who give so learning generously of their time to ensure our students Inquiry Based Learning thoughts about being enjoy a wide variety of experiences from choir, Reserachers from the Receptions: to dance, to Sacramental opportunities, to sport, to excursions and so on. With nearly 400 In Reception Green, we wondered how Eric Carle children, being in the right place, on the correct paints his pictures. Isabelle said, “We could look day, with the items needed and wearing what is it up on the computer or the iPad,” and Daelan expected can be quite the juggling act. Whilst said, “We can research.” Then we did our own we welcome phone calls to the office, I’d like picture. to thank the many families that read notes in diaries and communication books, emails and In Reception Red we have been learning the newsletter. about the letter b and have been discussing the Learning Asset of being ‘researchers’. We Photo Day Reminder decided to find out information about bees. We As you can imagine, with the size of Benedict used books and the computer, and found out Campus, everything we do is highly logistical that … Bees are black and yellow. Bees get up and your cooperation is really appreciated. early to go get the nectar and pollen from the Having said that, next Wednesday (Primary flowers. Bees have a stinger on the end of their Photo Day) runs to a very tight timeline, bodies. Only the girl bees have stingers. therefore, it is crucial that students are at school on time. Unfortunately, we can’t hold up Melissa Gadaleta, the photographers for the comings and goings Deputy Principal, Benedict Campus of students. Thank you for your understanding. Inquiry Based Learning In amongst the activities and experiences, staff are also attending Professional Development to upskill themselves. This week sees a team of five Middle and Upper Primary teachers attend the Kath Murdoch workshop on Inquiry Learning. Mrs Sarah Freer will walk us through some of the key elements of Inquiry Based Learning in the newsletters this term. Following on from last fortnight, we explore the characteristics of Inquiry Based Learning: Benedict Photo Day What are the characteristics of Inquiry Based Daelan with his Eric Carle inspired pictures Wednesday 12 June Sophie and Mia with their bee pictures Learning? Little Lions Presentation • communicating, reflecting, collaborating, Assembly Friday 14 June, 11.45am analysing • genuine curiosity, wonderment and Reception Mid-Year Enrolments Close questioning Monday 17 June • student ‘voice’ is evident • prior learning is noted and built upon SAPSASA State Football • significant concepts and essential questions and Netball Week Monday 17 - Friday 21 June are identified to unify knowledge and understanding • students are actively involved in constructing understandings through hands- on experiences, research, processing and communicating their understandings in a variety of ways • learning takes place in a social context – students learn from one another, together with others, and from those outside the classroom context • understandings are constantly reviewed and refined when new learning is added to students’ thinking • reflection, metacognition and depth of thought are valued and planned for

Benedict Campus Learning Assets in 3 Blue Congratulations 3 Blue are working on the Learning assets. Star Salesian Students During Week 5 we used a structure task to develop our Collaboration and Communication skills. 6 Red Mitchell Court TASK: Collaborate and Communicate with your group to create a structure that will hold the most 6 Blue Kodi Stark school books on top. 6 Green Mayah Camporeale Equipment: 1 piece of paper, scissors and masking tape 5 Red Shyla Sims The students communicated many thoughts during the task: • What do you think? 5 Blue Ethan Edwards • What other ideas do you have?  • What about if we cut off another one and try again? 5 Green Michael McGinnis • Do you think it might be a bit heavy? • So maybe we could... 4 Red Joseph Caldarola • I was wondering... 4 Blue Aiman Ahmad • Do you think that we should have something on the bottom to help? 3 Red Jack Swearse • Shall we test it? • Are you ready? 3 Blue Leighton Benson • What if we sticky tape the two parts together? • Shall we try this? 2 Red Thomas McBride Erin Arnold, 3 Blue 2 Blue Logan Young 1 Red Sarah Spence 1 Blue Madeline Hayes Rec. Green Macy Clothier Rec. Red Denver Will Rec. Blue Jag McCarthy Rec. Gold Astrid Connor Star Samaritan Students 6 Red Jacob Kumar 6 Blue Michael Camporeale 6 Green Kobi Ganley 5 Red Oliva Possingham 5 Blue Amahli Nielsen 5 Green Sam Richards 4 Red Marcus Mudge Lucas and Ronan Leighton and Jett 4 Blue Cruz Salvemini 3 Red Grace Bailey 3 Blue Bailey Ferme 2 Red William Bishop 2 Blue Curtis Ramsay 1 Red Elyna Thatcher-Massner 1 Blue Braxton Camporeale Rec. Green Noelle Loizeau Rec. Red Millie Hancock Rec. Blue James Ramsay Rec. Gold Sophie Snowden Elise and Hunter Bailey and Leo’s structure held the most books

Bosco Photo Day From the Deputy Principal • When not in an exam, students will be Thursday 13 June expected to attend normal classes Year 10 Work Experience Year 11 Semester 1 Exams Once again, our Year 10 students will be • Winter uniform should be worn. Friday 14 - Thursday 20 June participating in Work Experience from SAPSASA State Football Monday 2 July – Friday 5 July. Year 11 and Netball Week Monday 17 - Friday 21 June The opportunity for students to participate • Students will sit their exams over a 5-day Year 10 Semester 1 Exams in the world of work is a valuable experience period being Friday 14 June – Thursday 20 Wednesday 19 - and an important part of their discernment June. Friday 21 June of future career choices. Through their participation in Work Experience, students are • Students will sit exams for all subjects. exposed to the following benefits: • Normal classes will not run in this week and • Exposure to the ‘real’ world of work; therefore students are only expected to attend school when an exam/practical catch • Reinforcing in the student’s mind the type of up session is scheduled. work he/she wants to pursue; • Winter uniform is compulsory during exam • Experience in his/her nominated career path; week • Exposing the student to an employer’s • Please note: Students are expected to expectations; attend school on Friday 21 June as this is their compulsory Retreat Day. • Establishing relationships with a potential employer. The Bosco Centre will be available for Salesian House/Bus students to study between The Work Experience program is compulsory Examinations. Examination marks will be for all Year 10 students and is integrated into reported to parents formally in the Semester 1 their compulsory SACE subject, PLP. I extend Academic Report. my thanks to the students that have displayed great organisation and time management by School Photos returning all the required documentation to the School Photos will be held on Thursday 13 June College by the due date. (week 7). All students are required to wear full school winter uniform, with long hair tied back, Research Project cleanshaven and no makeup. This week, the Bosco Centre has been busy with our Year 12s finalising their Research I thank you in anticipation for supporting Projects. Students were busy finalising their the College in ensuring your son/daughter is final assessment task, working with their meeting our uniform expectations. teachers to ensure they capture both the depth and breadth of their research journey. They 8 Factors of Happiness are almost there; the end is in sight. We look Achieving success at school, not only comes forward to inviting families in on Thursday 27 down to the effort and dedication that is put June to attend our Research Project Exhibition into your studies, but it also is attributed to evening as students’ showcase and explain finding inner peace and happiness. their research process and outcome. A formal invitation will be sent to families next week. It is easy to get carried away by the demands Year 11 students will view the Exhibition Friday of the external world and feel anxious about 28 June. changes happening around us all the time. But our inner strength comes from the calm that Mid-Year Exams we cultivate inside of us. The world we see and As you are aware Mid-Year Exams are create outside is merely a reflection of the scheduled for Week 8 of this Term and involve world we create within us. all Year 10 and 11 students. As this time is fast approaching I draw your attention to the We are bound to face uncertainty and chaos following key points: along our journey, however, learning to create conditions of happiness around us amidst Year 10 uncertainties of daily life is a significant service to ourselves. • Students will sit their exams over a two-day period, being Thursday 20 June – Friday 21 The following tip from Duke University’s June study may be helpful, please see image on the following page. • Students will only have exams in the following subjects: English, History, Science Marc Forster, and Mathematics Deputy Principal, Bosco Campus

Bosco Campus Year 8 Art Anna Page Grace McBride Ella Clarke YEAR 10 AND 11 EXAMS Scarlett Johns Ella Champion Between Friday 14 June and Friday 21 June, the Year 10 and 11 students will complete examinations. A Caremonkey notice will be sent to all parents, and an email to students regarding the protocol for exams. Students and families are reminded that: • Correct winter uniform must be worn • Students need to attend morning caregroup each day during the exam period • Year 10 Students are expected to stay at the College for the full duration of each day during the exam period • If a student is absent, parents/ caregivers must contact the College to advise Mrs Forster, who will arrange an alternative time for students to sit the exam Briony Forster, Director of Curriculum

Bosco Campus Life on a Station Greed Ms Holze, Amy, Jackson, Hannah, Peggy and Brooke at North Well Homestead A poem written by Adam Smith, Year 7 On the 26 May the Year 12 Agriculture students travelled up to North Well Station, Kingoonya. Diplomacy is a weapon of war itself. The station is managed by Mat and Linley Kerin, who have been there for 15 years, along with their But finding it can be as daughter Elke who does her schooling through School of the Air. The students got to experience what life on a Station is like, the remoteness of it and the multiple roles involved. The students hard as killing Japanese spirit. gained an insight into successful management of a station and witnessed the methods to ensure We see troops as numbers successful and efficient production. They learned about the factors impacting water availability, when they are as living water storage and how it is used to sustain sheep and cattle on the property through both solar bores and gravity fed pipelines. During Mat’s time at North Well, he has implemented many as their fellow troops once were. strategies to improve the station’s water management, including replacing windmills with solar I’ve seen the best and worst bores and using telemetry systems to manage water tank levels which feed the southern end of of human nature. the station. At the best they are bringers of peace. The students saw the role a Governess plays in home schooling on a station. Brooke Smith, a At their worst they are student from the class has said ‘it has made me reconsider how to spend my gap-year as I would demons of destruction. love to further explore life on a station and the opportunities it brings’. Each student said they were grateful for the experience and the knowledge they gained, as for some this was a rare The best we can do is wait and hope, opportunity. like farmers hope for the rain, Special thanks to Old Scholar, Mat Kerin who manages North Well, along with wife Lynly and that the human race does not destroy daughter Elke, they were extremely generous with their time and resources. Also thanks to parent itself in vein. Daniel Burgess for assisting with transporting and supervising students for the excursion and to ‘The McBride Family’ who own North Well Station. So, I hope we don’t all become a part of the machine that are the demons Elke Holze, Senior Agriculture Teacher of government destructive like the machines ripping down our forests to feed the needs of the pigs that are the decision makers of our world who put profit before planet. So, I ask you to take a stand as strong as Mount Everest. Exploring the remote property The Kerin Family with our students

Around the College Our Lady Help of Christians Feast Day The College gathers in prayer Bosco students brought music to the celebration Mrs Keain gives a blessing Zachary, Miller, Parker, Trace and Eddie Grace and Mayah The Year 12 Basketball Competition was Luke races with Fletcher Lily makes friends with Scarlette and Sarah great entertainment Eli takes off in the Reception and Year 12 Polding Receptions and Year 12s games

Around the College National Sorry Day Students collected their rocks to create a path to the Indigenous Garden Jayden’s Story Written by Jayden Peabody and read to the whole College at Sorry Day celebrations I believe in the Aboriginal flag that connects to my people. I believe the sun is the giver of life and the protector of the land even though it burns us. I believe the red earth is my spiritual relationship to the land but when in drought, has nothing to give. I believe the black is my people even though relationships are lost. I believe that my connections to culture need to be shared. I believe we need to look after the land so it can give back. I believe that people from our past walk by our side. I believe that we need to learn before the time has passed and the elders have moved on. I believe we can choose who to love no matter what race they’re from. I believe we need to be loyal and not lose respect. I believe looks mean nothing cause underneath there’s a good bloke to talk to. I believe family is worth more than money or gold. I believe that I am loved cause people from my past are always with me. I believe that others care when they are taken from their parents. I believe my mother has never recovered from the loss of her children. I believe that children will come back one-day. Jayden reads his story with Xavier and Lachlan helps to make a path Panha and Jake with their rocks in front of Ms Clarke some of the artwork in the Indigenous Garden Caprie, Amaliyah and Lewis with their rocks Candles were placed, recognising the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Around the College Child Studies- Activities with Receptions Alice and Harper blowing bubbles Sophie and Isabella made masks Leo and Alcuin loved the slime Suzi and Sherdin dress to impress Harvie is ready to bake Sophie and Darby making masks Tayla and Isabelle decorated boomerangs Indiana helps Maya Darcey and Fletcher make Apple Pies Interschool Soccer On Friday 31 May, Year 6 and 7 students attended the Interschool Soccer Carnival. A fun and enjoyable day was had by all. Students demonstrated not only their soccer skills, but also their ability to interact and work as a team, include others and demonstrate leadership and cooperation. A reminder that Interschool carnivals are a compulsory part of the curriculum and an integral part of building our students’ character as a whole. Jo Wilsdon, PE Coordinator Michael steals the ball The boys thought the day was great! Davyn and Karly compete for the ball

2018 YEAR BOOK ORDERS Orders are now being taken for 2018 Little Lions and extra copies for 2018 R-12 Families at $26 per copy. Orders must be placed and paid for by Friday 14 June at either Bosco or Benedict Campus Offices. PLEASE NOTE: ALL 2018 R-12 FAMILIES ARE AUTOMATICALLY ISSUED WITH ONE COPY. Reminder: School Photos School Photographs will be taken on: Benedict Campus: Wednesday 12 June 2019 Bosco Campus: Thursday 13 June 2019 To ORDER NOW go on www.advancedlife.com.au and enter the code RE8 JJD 5N9. School photographs are scheduled to be taken by Advanced Life. The preference is that ordering be completed online to reduce administration and potential security issues related to the return of cash and envelopes on photo day. Envelopes will be available at each campus’ student office should you wish to order this way. Portrait and group package orders are due by photography day. Sibling Photos: Orders for packages and sibling photographs can be placed securely online at www.advancedlife.com.au and enter the code RE8 JJD 5N9. Should you wish to purchase a sibling photograph online, the order must be placed no later than the day before photography day. Sibling photographs will only be taken if an order has been placed. It is an expectation that students wear full winter uniform and adhere to the College Uniform policy. Should you have any queries concerning school photographs or online ordering, please direct them via email to [email protected] Community Notices Volunteer Needed - Fred’s Van Northern Demon’s Development Squad St Vincent de Paul is looking for a person to The Northern Demon’s are seeking soccer undertake the role of Principal Volunteer, players born2008-2009 for their development responsible for the coordination of Fred’s Van squad. For information contact Dom in Port Pirie. P: 0407 491 829 For more information contact Teresa Branch P: 0419 857 966 E: [email protected] JobsFair 21 June 2019 – Port Pirie, SA 3 Talk face to face with local exhibitors, including employers about real and current employment opportunities across Port Pirie and the surrounding region. 3 Participate in information sessions to improve your chances of getting a job and learn how best to find employment opportunities. Come along to the Port Pirie Jobs Fair on 21 June 2019, bring your résumé and speak to real employers looking to hire. Date: Friday 21 June 2019 When: 10.00 am – 2.00 pm Where: Northern Festival Centre 106 Gertrude St Port Pirie SA 5540 For more information visit: www.employment.gov.au/jobsfair For enquiries about the Jobs Fair please contact Skana Gallery on 0477 753 390 or [email protected] JSB19-111 Port Football and Community Sporting Club Open daily from 9.00am