St Mark's College Newsletter 22 March 2019

Issue 4 22 March 2019 A symbol of peace at Benedict Campus on Harmony Day We gathered to account for our year and there was a day of orange harmony. Bosco were victorious after 14 years. 3 8803 The College Annual General Meeting I acknowledge the 2018 Board and particularly The College community assembles every the generosity and work of Darryll Johnson, year in a formal gathering to table reports Katrina Butterick and Emily Williams, who from the 2018 school year and then to elect finish their time on the Board. They brought a new College Board for 2019. It is usually a insight and a generosity of spirit to the group. quiet gathering on what is a most public night of accountability. The AGM this year, held In am delighted to announce our new College on March 19, was no exception. The College Board: Chairperson – Alan Zubrinich, Chris President, Fr Francis Montero, offered a review Rafanelli (Deputy Chairperson), Father Francis of the year and attended on behalf of the Montero (President), Greg Hay (Principal), Bishop. The Chair of the Board in 2018, Alan Desiree Gearing (Staff Representative), Zubrinich, tabled a written report and thanked Daniel Lauder (P+F Representative), Christine the members of the Board whilst highlighting Malycha (Boarding Representative), Jenny significant achievement. A Parents and Friends Scarce and Daniel Doyle with Jo Court report was also offered and we gained a (Executive Officer) and Marc Forster and greater appreciation of some really significant Melissa Gadaleta (Deputy Principals). work in fundraising and building community. The College Principal had written a more detail We now launch out into a new year with a new account of the activities and actions at the and energetic Board of Management. school and this is a report, framed around our Strategic Plan, is eventually published in the Harmony Day College Magazine and put online in our website. On Thursday our students arrived dressed in The Business Manager, Jo Court, reported to orange. They presented themselves in a range the meeting about financial stability and good of high viz hats and shirts and safety gear management of resources. She presented which became fashion statements announcing the audited financial accounts which included their determination to make this school more Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow harmonious. In a time when our newspaper statements. It was a meeting where the team headlines report so much tragedy and the stood before our community and said “this is electronic media screams despair, and when we what has been achieved”. Our community then sense the breakdown in so many relationships, had the option to ask about the priorities in and the tragic loss of life because of school life and administration. selfishness, we had a gentle day of orange harmony. The College community joined in a My sense of the evening was that people significant expression of national solidarity. agreed that the College is going well and that There was orange all over Australia to show a there was confidence in our management. It commitment to building relationships. had been an impressive year. The school had set up opportunity. We were governed with There is something fun about Harmony Day. care and responsibility. We were conscious It looks bright. It is exciting. It connects us of the mandate of the Bishop to be a place of through a zany colour and there is no word enlightenment and inspiration. We have bright that rhymes with orange! It also invites all of students who respond to ideas and challenge us to look inside our hearts to grow in spirit. with resolve. We have staff who respond to It presents to us a moment when we say that curiosity and scholarship and individual need. people are special, a community can make a Parents get involved in community events. It difference, reconciliation is an opportunity and seems to work well. that we can never allow something to happen that undermines our trust and safety. reception 7

The fourteen year drought was broken as Bosco won Sports Day Students and staff have responded with I thank Kris Sjostrom, the Sports Coordinator, excitement. Our students are conscious of for all of his work. His management was being part of a culture; a culture where they thorough and determined and he used much have a responsibility and where they connect energy to get everything just right. I was to something really special. I know that we grateful to the staff who supported and parent become really special because of this place. volunteers who I thought worked generously We are committed to good relationship and and hard to give the students an opportunity. processes to grow in understanding if mistakes In the background was the P+F supplying are made. nourishing and energising foods and drink. That was important sustenance. Bosco Sports Day We gathered in the new gymnasium to launch Our day started with a freshness and the Bosco Sports Day. There was a great excitement and after a busy and focussed sense of excitement and anticipation. It was effort became cheering joy because after colourful and full of energy. The students were 14 years in the wilderness Bosco finally took ready and determined. Some were nervously home the silverware. The students were very thinking about competing. Some were dressed excited and I know that their effort and their beautifully in House colours, or draped crazily enthusiasm was an expression of the richness with motifs and symbols. The Year 12s had and cohesion of our school. It was a great their traditional Sports Day tops and seemed Sports Day. unified as Tradies, cheer leaders, even gracious tennis players. The House spirit was alive New Student Morning Tea and we spread ourselves over the oval and I attended a small gathering of Year 7s and the tennis courts to compete. I enjoyed the 8s this week. A morning tea had been set up effort and the richness of being together. for those who are new to the College this There were fluttering banners and delightful year. Amongst the delights of donuts and costumes. There was some tough athleticism the deliciousness of watermelon, these new and talented excellence. There was an easy students were once again welcomed. They balance between grinding efforts and House were asked about their first experiences unity at each event. The important races were of the College and we wanted to know that contested with purpose and determination. they had settled well. We asked them about The gifted athletes competed with vigour and the challenges and changes, the differences resolve. The crowd enjoyed the battles of wills and difficulties of coming to a new school. over 100 metres and we thrilled to the courage They seemed to be fine. There was an easy needed to run a 400 metres at top pace. The confidence and the Year Level Coordinators success of the day was about the rivalry, and Jess Byerlee and Toni Freer told me that they the efforts that the students made. It was also had settled well and that things were going about four wonderful House teams coming along nicely for them. Please pass another together. donut to celebrate thanks! Greg Hay, Principal Ag Sponsors BBQ Our new Year 7 and 8 students enjoyed a morning tea with Mr Greg Hay and Year Level Wednesday 27 March, 6.30pm Coordinators, Ms Jess Byerlee and Ms Toni Freer Masters Games Commences Thursday 4 April 2020 Enrolment and Scholarship Lodgement Friday 5 April

ARreoliugniodutshEedCuoclaletgioen From the APRIM Diocesan Priests Move On This week Bishop Greg O’Kelly announced that Fr Lawrie Moate a number of Priests in our Diocese would be The College delighted in a visit from past Principal Fr Lawrie Moate. Fr Lawrie was here as a transferring to new parishes in May. Our own Salesian Brother in the 1960s and then returned as Principal in the 1980s. He is well remembered parish priests are part of the moves. Fr Francis and loved by that past community. There are staff here who had worked with him and who took Montero will be taking up the position of parish the opportunity to take him out to lunch. There were many stories of the richness of St Mark’s at priest in Roxby Downs and Fr Harold Carmonias another time. He was proud of our achievements and we are more secure because of the legacy parish priest of Quorn/Hawker. Our incoming that he has left. Parish Administrator will be Fr Jimmy Pantin. We offer prayers that a priest will become Sacramental Preparation available to support him in this work. We will do Last week we held a meeting for all those families who wish to celebrate the Sacraments with their our farewells and welcomes in May. children this year. Your presence at these meetings says to your child that this journey they are on is important and that you recognise that this will be a special first for them. Bishop’s Response to Christchurch Bishop Greg wrote a letter of support o Muslim After feedback from families and taking into consideration his own full schedule, the Bishop has communities in the wake of the Christchurch made the decision to celebrate Confirmation on Sunday 2 June in Port Pirie this year rather than terror tragedy. It has been sent to each group in Pentecost Sunday. our regions. You will find the letter in a link in the yellow section below. As the date has been changed and also the number of families enquiring after details and forms for the Sacraments this year a second meeting has been set for Monday 25 March at 7:30pm in the God of peace, We pray for those caught up in Benedict Chapel. I would be important that families make the effort to get to this meeting to gain the events in New Zealand, for those killed and the necessary information if you wish to be involved this year. Information for all 3 sacraments wounded, and for those who will mourn. We (Reconciliation, Holy Communion and Confirmation) will be made available on that night. pray for the people of the emergency services as they respond, and for community leaders Project Compassion and Harmony Day and faith leaders as they work to heal broken The Project Compassion campaign is running across this College. Harmony Day celebrations this communities. Soften the hearts of those who week enabled us to further consider other people and cultures in our community, our country and are motivated by hate and bring peace to your our world. Thank you to our committed staff who invite our students to learn, be aware, get along and precious people of New Zealand. In Christ’s take action on the many circumstances that people face in our world. name. Amen Katie Pole, APRIM Bosco students enjoyed a sausage sizzle Reception Gold wearing orange IMPORTANT LINKS: Bishop Greg O’Kelly SJ has sent an important message throughout the Dioscese this week, click here to access the letter: http://www.adelaide.catholic.org. au/__files/f/31229/Letter%20of%20 Support%20from%20Bishop%20 Greg%20O’Kelly.pdf To access the latest edition of Southern Cross visit: https://thesoutherncross.org.au/ Benedict students write messages for Year 7 boys enjoying Harmony Day Harmony Day with chalk

From the Deputy Principal Congratulations to all of our award winners 13 March 2019 Reception Red on Harmony Day Star Salesian Students A Week of Respect 6 Red Eva Christensen-Lauder Last Friday Benedict launched the Benedict - Respect Campaign as a way of acknowledging 6 Blue Bridie Elllis-Nunn Anti-Bullying Week and also Harmony Day. I 6 Green Marco Dimou would like to take this opportunity to thank our 5 Red Eden Ferme Year Level Coordinators, Ms Sophie Porcelli and Mr Matt Mead for their development of the 5 Blue Sanyam Saharan week and their thorough planning. I’d also like to 5 Green Liam Saler acknowledge the support of all staff with this 4 Red Riley Dwyer very important campaign. 4 Blue Paige Bishop 3 Red Ashton Gray All incidences of bullying reported to the 3 Blue Leo Connor College are followed up and acted upon. The 2 Red Eva Griese safety of our students is very important to us. 2 Blue Ava Kotaras We do rely on parents keeping us informed, so 1 Red Zali Nelligan please report any incidences of bullying to your 1 Blue Connor Whelan child’s Class Teacher or Year Level Coordinator Rec. Green Isabelle McInerney by lodging a Bullying/Harassment Form. This Rec. Red Luke Martlew form can be downloaded from our website: Rec. Blue Darby Gale http://www.stmarkspirie.catholic.edu.au/ Rec. Gold Sherdin David general-information/school-policies. Star Samaritan Students The College became a sea of orange on Thursday for Harmony Day. The key message 6 Red Xanthe Forster was that we can ‘get along with everyone’. Before our shared lunch on the oval we created 6 Blue Tyson DeGioia a special message of peace for all (see picture on page 1). 6 Green Madeline Murdoch The SRC has invited students to create a 5 Red Ariel Tee poster promoting respect and/or respectful behaviours. Class teachers have full details 5 Blue Charlie Kendall of the poster competition and entries need to be received by 28 March. One winner will be 5 Green Taylah Cameron awarded from each year level and the prize will be free entry into the P+F movie night as well as 4 Red Natalia McBride food and drink vouchers. 4 Blue James McBride Katie Pole on behalf of Melissa Gadaleta, Deputy Principal, Benedict Campus 3 Red Shae Smith 3 Blue enjoyed Harmony Day 3 Blue Elise Yarrow 2 Red Noah Saler SAPSASA State Swimming 2 Blue Harrison Taylor and Diving, Adelaide Friday 29 March 1 Red Ruby Henderson Parent Teacher Interviews 1 Blue Marcus Di Geronimo Monday 1 - Wednesday 3 April Rec. Green Lucy Fay 2020 Enrolment and Scholarship Lodgement Rec. Red Hudson McBride Friday 5 April Ava Yiannoulis Year 6 Sleepover Rec. Blue Bailey Dunbar Friday 5 April Rec. Gold Olivia Higgins

Benedict Campus Around Benedict Campus LITTLE LIONS: Our Little Lions had their first PE lesson with Mr Arbon CHALLENGE CUP LAUNCH: High 5s all round LITTLE LIONS: Our Little Lions visited the TAEKWONDO: Year 6s learnt about discipline CHALLENGE CUP LAUNCH: Eli and Jaeger library and respect at a Taekwondo session with Lou were excited to meet the Gallagher Knight Dimou LITTLE LIONS: Luke enjoyed his first taste of LITTLE LIONS: Learning about morning TAEKWONDO: Year 6s watching the PE with Mr Arbon prayer with Miss Porcelli Taekwondo demonstration LITTLE LIONS: Aubrey and Carys love the CHALLENGE CUP LAUNCH: Bosco House roar like a lion mud kitchen

Bosco Spencer Gulf Carnival From the Deputy Principal the above form so that we are able to ensure Friday 22 April that our College is a place of care, welcome and Partnerships to Success safety. Ag Sponsors BBQ The Bosco Centre was filled with energy Wednesday 27 March, 6.30pm on Wednesday evening as Year 12 parents, Harmony Day teachers and students gathered to discuss On Thursday we celebrated diversity through SAPSASA State Swimming progress and learning. This partnership is an our commitment to Harmony Day. It was a day and Diving, Adelaide important one and reflects the dedication of Orange filled unity. Various celebrations Friday 29 March to educational excellence in our community. were had around the College, each raising funds The evening was well attended and full of for Project Compassion. It was wonderful to Year 11 RAP Presentation productive conversations. I am confident that see our leaders raising awareness around the Thursday 4 April parents and students left the evening feeling importance of harmony. Their key message to informed, supported and affirmed by how much our community was about creating an inclusive Masters Games Commences we care as a community. If you were unable to environment, where everyone is welcomed, Thursday 4 April attend and would like to schedule a meeting valued and accepted. with a teacher, please contact the Bosco 2020 Enrolment and Student Office or your child’s subject teacher Wellbeing matters…absolutely Scholarship Lodgement directly. Over the past fortnight, we have been fortunate Friday 5 April enough to have Irene and Paul from Head Space A day of team spirit and strong community visit Bosco Campus and deliver wellbeing We were blessed with a wonderful day last workshops to our students. I am grateful for Wednesday for the Bosco Athletics Day. The their partnership and care for our community. Bosco Oval was bursting with energy. Team They were both committed to ensuring their spirit was high. A strong sense of community visit allowed all students at Bosco to attend. was present. Parents, grandparents, friends and Benedict students were present. A The Let’s Talk About It: Mental Health Fitness wonderful day of athletic talent by all. workshop students participated in addressed: • Understand your mental health and I congratulate our House Captains on their leadership, they were truly outstanding, as wellbeing were all our Year 12 ambassadors. I would like • Break down stigma about mental health to thank our Sports Coordinator Kristofer • Explore helpful and unhelpful coping Sjostrom for his leadership in organising this important community event and the staff who strategies supported him. I also extend my gratitude to • Noticing within yourself when you need the volunteers, including the P+F. Without you, Sports Day would not be possible. support • Understanding and practicing how to Bullying –Zero Tolerance What is bullying? access supports with trusted adults and Bullying is behaviour that is meant to be hurtful, services targets a person or group of people, happens To conclude their visit to St Mark’s College, more than once and embarrasses, threatens Head Space facilitated a Parent Information or intimidates the person being bullied. It may session, which was held in the Bishop Gallagher happen in person but can also happen out of Centre on Thursday night. This was a great sight or online. Single incidents and conflict opportunity for parents / caregivers to further or fights between peers, whether in person or their understanding of mental health and how online, are not defined as bullying. to support their child. I thank the community for their attendance on the evening and appreciate St Mark’s College has a zero tolerance to your shared commitment to the students and bullying. All incidences of bullying reported to their wellbeing. the College are followed up and acted upon. The safety of our students is very important to us. Marc Forster, We do rely on students and parents keeping us informed, so please report any incidences of Deputy Principal, Bosco Campus bullying to your child’s Year Level Coordinator by lodging a Bullying/Harassment Form. This form can be downloaded from our website using the following link: http://www.stmarkspirie.catholic.edu.au/__ files/d/6250/Harassment%20Form.pdf To notify the school of a bullying incident can HARMONY DAY: The Harmony Piano was be scary, however, bullies thrive on this fear. I unveiled for students to use at recess and strongly encourage students to stand against lunch times bullying, be strong and report incidents using

Bosco Campus Bosco Athletics Day Frank Lauritsen Memorial Shield Last Wednesday 13 March, Bosco held its annual Interhouse Sports Day, back at Bosco Oval. (overall winner): The House Leaders and Captains had been busily preparing their teams for the big day. The day began with the opening remarks by Sports Captains Tayla Scarman and Ben Ibele in the Gym. The 1st Bosco 2505 pts scores were close throughout the day, and it was evident from early on that it was going to be close between all of the Houses. McNally, Gallagher and Polding got off to fast starts but it was Bosco 2nd Gallagher 2344 pts who edged out the rest of the competition, incredibly breaking a 14 year drought since their last win. 3rd McNally 1978 pts Student participation in the Bosco Interhouse Sports Day was high and all who attended enjoyed the day. This year again saw the addition of the Year 7s and the U13 age group who were incredibly 4th Polding 1846 pts eager and enthusiastic all day. The weather was fantastic and there were long lines of students waiting patiently for their throw, jump or run and others cheering loudly for their respective teams. Fr Ray Cau Handicap Shield: Special thanks go to all the volunteers who helped on Sports Day. Without your help the whole day 1st Bosco 2745 pts would struggle to run as smoothly or efficiently. Thank you to Peter Munday, Greg Congdon, Robert and Tracey Sjostrom, Kellie Reid, Darryl Turner, Kim White, Rachel Tubb and the P+F. Special mention 2nd Polding 2357 pts to Deputy Mayor Allan Zubrinich and John Mullin for attending and presenting the overall and individual winners their trophies. 3rd Gallagher 2340 pts Congratulations to Mr Greg Phillips, Luke, Ellie and all of Bosco House on your great victory, and 4th McNally 2318 pts also to all individual age group champions. Bosco House are also to be congratulated for taking out the Fr Ray Cau Memorial Handicap Shield for the fourth consecutive year. Year 8 - 12 students RECORDS BROKEN: that finished in first or second place for an event have been selected to represent the College in the • Blake Hanlon U13 Male 800m- 2:50; Spencer Gulf Athletics Carnival. 400m – 1:08; High Jump- 1.36m Kristofer Sjostrom, Sports Coordinator • Caleb Martin U13 Male Shot Put- 10.46m; Discus- 22.4m • Alexa Manners U13 Female Long Jump-3.6m • Marc Richards U13 Male Javelin- 23.5m • Jackson Whittaker U13 Male Long Jump- 3.95 • Eliza Mezzino U15 Female 100m- 12.69s • Jordan Ganley U16 Girls 1500m- 5:53; 800m- 2:47 • Hannah Bentley Open Female High Jump – 1.61m Bosco Captains Luke and Ellie with Mr Forster On your mark’s, set... Mrs Symons, Mrs Lavis, Mr Phillips, Mrs Byerlee, Ms Camporeale and Ms Nolan McNally’s Cheer Squad- our Year 12 Boys, Year 12 Gallagher Girls Isabella, Ruby D and Ruby W on their first Riley, Luukas, Blake, Domenic and Jordan Bosco Athletics Day

Bosco Campus Celebrating Middle School Visual Arts Bella’s crazy hair self prtrait Liam’s unique plasticine character 2019 has been a busy year so far in the Visual Arts Centre! We welcomed the new Year 7 students to the Bosco Campus. Mrs Tilbrook and Miss Munday’s classes learnt all about the elements of art. Miss Munday’s class analysed Firework artworks identifying their use of colour, line, shape, texture and form as Mrs Tilbrook’s class applied these elements using digital graphics to create Pop Art inspired self-portraits. Both classes have learnt and applied colour theory and painting techniques to develop unique paintings. Miss Munday’s class created bright Keith Haring Pop art paintings, that send a message about an issues in today’s society and Mrs Tilbrook’s class researched and acknowledged connections to the country through Aboriginal inspired aerial paintings. Year 8 Art students have been exploring how to use the elements of art to create the principle of pattern. They combined this with personal symbolism to create a ‘crazy hair’ self-portrait for their folio cover. They have now begun to further explore the elements of texture and form in the 3D Studies unit, with some students expanding on their understanding of pattern in 3-dimensional form. The next few weeks will see them busy constructing their ‘Decorative Clay Word’ and applying their problem-solving skills as they learn the basic techniques of clay hand-building. Year 8 Design students had a technical start to the year developing the ability to draw isometrically. They utilised this skill to draw their name applying the elements of art to identify their Design folio. The ability to sketch design plans isometrically is a technique that is supported in many design courses as it demonstrates 3D aspects of practical plans. Students then moved onto their Folio and Practical assignment where they developed and created unique characters made from plasticine. Students were challenged to come up with 4 different ideas in their folio work, but they created colourful and unique figurines that suited their choice of design brief. Year 9 Visual Art students have learnt about the creative design process and implemented its use in the creation of their folio covers. Surrealism has been our current topic focus, students have completed theory tasks on the origins of surrealism, it’s most prominent artworks and its connection with dreams and the subconscious. Our current project is a surrealist painting, combining two ordinary objects into something surreal! Students will learn basic Photoshop skills in order to combine their objects together, before they begin their paintings. Year 10 Art students completed an Introduction to Photoshop unit at the beginning of the term, where they learnt important Photoshop skills and shortcut keys to make their editing easier. Students are currently nearing the end of a portraiture drawing unit, with their final artworks being A3 Mixed Media Portraits. Year 10 Design students have researched a design career of their choice and applied art principles to explore how they affect the final products. Students will continue to develop their knowledge of their chosen career in design by developing their own practical work in the term ahead. Amy Tilbrook, Visual Arts Teacher Isabella and Nikaya working on their Austin and Seth working on their paintings Adam’s Pop Art Self Portrait paintings

Bosco Campus Around Bosco Campus HEADSPACE: Irene from Headspace working with Year 10 students HARMONY DAY: Taliyah and Taya YEAR 7: Jessica and Daniel are starting YEAR 7: Austin, Morrie and Angus with the HEADSPACE: Paul from Headspace working practical experiments in their Science classes phone covers they made in Textiles with the students STEM: Year 10 STEM students learnt skills WOMEN’S DAY: Aislynn, Jennah and Ms SALESIAN HOUSE: Clay working with Robbie from Joby at Big Day Productions as they Travers celebrated International Women’s during the Muay Thai kickboxing session assisted with filming the Benedict Car Park Day at a local luncheon, they are with Sr Kaspar and Sr Despar SALESIAN HOUSE: The Boarding students YEAR 12: The Student VS Staff Soccer match resulted in a 1-0 win to the students enjoyed a fun night at the Bowling Alley

Around the College Summer Carnival Year 6 and 7 students participated in Interschool Summer Carnival, Softball, Cricket and Tennis on Friday 15 March. All schools in Port Pirie competed and the day is about fun, participation, meeting new people and playing a sport that was maybe new to them. Many thanks to the parents who helped as team managers on the day, and to the Year 10 students who volunteered their time to umpire the sports. Jo Wilsdon, Sports Coordinator Benedict Friends and teammates! Ava takes a swing Waiting to bat Singing the team cheer Boys softball team The girls enjoyed working as a team Congratulations to our Bosco Athletics Individual Champions U13 Blake Hanlon and Alexa Manners U14 Kalan Caputo and Charli Tiller U15 Jackson Dowling and Mabel Arbon U16 Austin Gilmour and Jordan Ganley Open Jacob Akker and Ellie Todd Kalan takes off

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Parents + Friends Benedict Movie Night AGM of the P + F I attended the AGM of the Parents and Friends THURSDAY 11 APRIL 2019 this week and was delighted to read the President Daniel Lauder’s annual report. The Doors open 6.30pm Movie starts 7.00pm $5 entry report spoke of a busy, creative and fun filled year. It spoke of invitation and fundraising. It was about great community moments and the opportuntity for parents to be more fully involved in their children’s education. I was filled with a gratitude for such a vibrant group of people and the impact that they made. C&hfoippros$p,2dceorairnnks Daniel continues as President and that means more chances for significant contribution to the College and the continued creation of great community moments. They are a great part of this great school. Greg Hay, Principal MOVIE NIGHT Parents & Friends Community Notices Electronic Keyboard and Piano Lessons Crystal Brook Netball Club Debutante Ball Private half-hour lessons available at school Friday 5 April 2019, doors open 6.30pm for with Anne Hansen (Bachelor Music and Dip. Ed.) 7.00pm start For further information contact Anne on 0429 Crystal Brook Institute 866 242 or 8636 2231. Supper provided and bar facilities available Guest speaker Dr Folly Deer Game On! Family (2 adults and 2 kids) $55 Port Pirie’s first console and PC gaming event Adult $20, Student (10-17) $10, Under 10 Free Sunday 24 March, 10.00am - 4.00pm Northern Festival Centre, Port Pirie Laura Folk Fair Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 April- gold coin entry! ENROLL TODAY LEARN TO SWIM - LOVE TO SWIM Port Football and Community Sporting Club Open daily from 9.00am