NEWSLETTER 18 June 2014 Dear Parents and Guardians, Trinity Sunday During Sunday’s homily at our Parish Church, Father did his best to try to explain to us the mystery of The Holy Trinity. He reminisced that his Seminary professor pointed out that this was one of the difficult ones and he’s tussled with it ever since. He likened it to trying to understand IT, and what happens in the cloud. He suggested that whilst we don’t always understand what goes on with IT and its backroom workings, we are very happy with what it provides. The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit and the workings of The Trinity can be seen very clearly in nature and perhaps as Father suggested, this is a good place to reflect on how the Holy Trinity brings effect to our lives. Congratulations I would like to extend my congratulations to a number of groups within the College, who have achieved success and have attained, in a special way, in a number of areas. Our interschool cross country runners performed very well in the ACC interschool carnival and Year 11 student Samuel Riak, finished third in an extensive field. This is an outstanding performance. We also had success in the Year 7 and 8 Touch Rugby State Schools Championship, where two of our teams reached the semi-finals and one of our teams was victorious in the championship. Congratulations also, must be extended to the Society and Environment Department who organised a fantastic evening of what the students had been learning in their classes and this was well attended by their parents. Well done to all those concerned. Christmas Island I would like to draw your attention to a letter from Dr Tim McDonald the Executive Director of Catholic Education, who has recently signed an agreement with the Federal Government to provide education for refugee children, who are living on Christmas Island. Regardless of the political positions which people might hold, it is important that children have access to education. I do believe this presents a positive opportunity for the church, to be able to be of service to these young people, who are growing and developing and have a hunger for learning. The schooling on Christmas Island for the refugee children will commence in the second half of this year and the Catholic Education Office is working busily with the Federal Government to ensure that the young people are able to begin, or recommence their learning, as soon as possible. God Bless Declan Tanham Principal Yr 8 students prepare to perform their monologues at the History Night Telephone: (08) 9444 9355 41 Franklin Street, Leederville WA 6007 Facsimile: (08) 9444 9310 Website: aranmore.wa.edu.au From the Director College Dates 18 June - 1 July Dear Parents 18 June Re: Catholic Education WA to provide education services on Christmas Island 19 June Catholic Education in Western Australia has signed a contract with the Federal Government to become the designated and sole provider of education to children detained on Christmas Island. The contract has resulted from an initial request by the Bishops of WA and has the full support of the Catholic Education Commission of WA. - Yr 11 & 12 ODE Navigation Assessment - JWS Rugby Yr 8 - JNT Squad Training Final trial - NWAS (general bye) - Yr 11 & 12 SWL placement 2 begins - JWS Rugby Yr 10 20 June - Yr 11 & 12 Art & Design Workshop - Yr 10 ‘Realtalk’ workshop 21 June - La Fete De La Musique 23 June - SNT Presentation/Information Night 24 June - Yr 10, 11 & 12 Parent/Teacher/Student Report Interviews 25 June - JNT Teams Training begins - NWAS Finals 26 June - Music Ensembles Concert 7pm CASS 27 June - Yr 12 WACW Success Circle Time 3:30pm 28 June - Reunion Island French Exchange begins - SNT Departs 30 June I recognise that some members of our community may question this decision. The Australian Catholic Bishops recently made a statement requesting the Government’s Asylum Seeker Policy be more respectful of human dignity and basic human rights, noting the rights of those currently in detention are being seriously violated. I would like to express my strong support of the Bishops’ stance and reiterate my firm belief that providing education to children in detention is our moral obligation as education is a fundamental human right and in keeping with the Church’s long tradition of supporting the poor and marginalised. There is no doubt that this project will challenge us as a system. As a faith community we are called to radical discipleship and the situation on Christmas Island offers us a powerful opportunity to put rhetoric into action. I have written to all Principals in Catholic schools in WA seeking their support in making their staff available should they wish to take up a short term contract on Christmas Island, which may involve the temporary secondment of staff from your child’s school. It is important that you know all costs associated with providing education and related services to children detained on Christmas Island, is being fully met by the Federal Government and will have no impact on your fees, nor the existing budget of your child’s school. For the Government to consider Catholic Education as their preferred provider, is indicative of the high regard in which we are held and a powerful endorsement of our long and successful history in educating the children of Western Australia. I am very proud that our system has the capacity and capability to respond at short notice to an humanitarian issue that transcends personal politics. I look forward to your support as we work together to deliver a first class education to children in need. - Yr 12 English/Lit Curtin Conference - Yr 10 ODE Excursion begins Yours sincerely, Dr Tim McDonald Executive Director of Catholic Education WA 1 July - Yr 7/8 Student Leader (S2) elections - Yr 10 ODE excursion ends Wednesday Mass Mass at St Mary’s starts at 9:00am and usually finishes by 9:30am. Parents are welcome to attend. Below is the roster for the next few weeks: The Jungle Book TICKETS ON SALE NOW! www.aranmore.wa.edu.au NOT LONG BEFORE OPENING NIGHT! DateClass GroupTeachers 25 June Yr 9PE Sr Janina & Mr Grace 2 July Yr 9 S&E Mrs James & Mr Good From the Deputies... Semester One Reports & Parent/Student/Teacher Meeting Over the next few days, parents of students in Years 10/11/12 will be receiving their child/children’s Semester One report. This report is intended to provide parents with feedback about how their child is progressing this academic year. For students in Year 10, it will be used to assist course selection for next year. On Tuesday 24 June the College will host Parent/Student/Teacher meetings for Year 10/11/12 students from 3.30pm to 7.30pm in the CASS. I encourage all parents to make a time to discuss their child’s progress with their teachers. These meetings are intended to include the student also so I encourage parents to bring their child/ children. If your child received an attribute of 1 or 2 on their Semester report or a D/E grade, then you are required to make an interview time with the teacher to discuss the matter. In this way we can address any areas of concern and hopefully resolve them. If, for whatever reason, you are unable to make the night and you need to speak to a teacher, could I ask that you contact them, preferably via email, to discuss the matter as soon as possible. With the report you will also receive an ‘Absentee History’. It is essential that these details are accurate and upto-date. Could I ask that you amend these forms as necessary and return them to the College via your child’s Form teacher. Mr Michael Williams Deputy Principal - Curriculum Campus Ministry National Refugee Week 15 - 21 June June 15 -21 is National Refugee Week. This week, College staff have looked at an article about Catholic teaching for asylum seekers and refugees. More information is available at http://www.acmro.catholic.org.au/. We keep people in wartorn countries in our prayers in the current crisis and as unrest continues in Iraq. Prayer for One Family Dear God, our Father in heaven, we thank you for the sacred gift of the Eucharist which unites us in a single body. We thank you for the gift of solidarity and for the richness and beauty found in diversity. Show mercy to those who travel in danger and lead them to a place of safety and peace. We pray for the grace of hospitality and the courage to welcome those who come in search of refuge. Through unity and charity, help us to attain justice and lasting peace in the world. Mary, Mother of Migrants and Refugees, present our prayers to your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who is one with the Father and Holy Spirit, our God forever and ever. Amen. There is an event in Northam on Saturday 21 June: A VOICE FOR REFUGEES Refugee Rights Action Network (RRAN) will host a vigil outside the Yongah Hill Detention Centre about 90 km from Perth, near Northam on Saturday 21 June. There will be speakers, candles, balloons and statements written by asylum seekers read out. Hot soup will be provided. “If you’ve never come to one of these events before, take that small extra step with us. We promise not to get you in over your head!” The event will be child friendly. To book a seat on the bus click here, $10 concession, negotiable. $15 full fare. Further info: E) [email protected], M) 0417 904 329. Bus transport is provided from the Perth Transport Centre on Summers St, East Perth next to the East Perth train station. Departure time is 2:00pm returning about 9:30pm. Mrs Bernice Roche Campus Minister Breakfast Club We are looking for donations of Tea, Milo, Jam and cereals (no Weetbix required as Weetbix is supplied by FOODBANK). If you are able to donate any items, we would be very grateful. Thank you. Mrs Bev Haigh Breakfast Club Coordinator Uniform Shop Parents/Guardians please note that backpacks have gone up to $90 due to price increase. Thank you. The Uniform Shop is open during the term on the following days: Tuesdays: 11am – 1.30pm Fridays: 8am – 11.30am Please note that the Uniform Shop does not accept cheques. All years SmartRider and Printouts Last week, the computer printouts were linked to the Library photocopier. All students who need to print or photocopy at school must have their SmartRider card to collect their printouts electronically from the photocopier in the Library. Please make sure you have your SmartRider on you at all times at school as it is your ID card and no printouts will be given without your SmartRider card. You do not need money on your Smartrider for printing at school. (Any money on your SmartRider can only be used for bus or train tickets via Transperth.) Ms Robyn Harbord Teacher Librarian French Bonjour! Term Two has been very busy with the Language Perfect World Championship taking place from 19 - 29 May. Congratulations to all those who participated and improved their vocabulary while competing. A very special “Bravo!” to Ricki Kumar, Joaquin Zuljevic, Isaac Barden, Stephanie Smith and Ronnie Kumar who achieved top scores and gold medals. Certificates will be presented to them later in the term. La Fête de la Musique, the French Music Festival will take place on the day of the European summer solstice on the 21 June at the Wembley Community Centre. There will be music performances, dance workshops from Africa and Reunion Island from 3pm to 5pm and great food stalls with a big outside area for children and easy parking access. Come and join us for this celebration of music in a cheerful atmosphere! Madame Linda Blake French teacher Mathematics Mathematics Homework Help Maths Homework Help is on every Monday afternoon from 3.15pm to 4.15pm in Room SM2.1. All students welcome. - Mrs Kathryn Ralph, Head of Mathematics Society and Environment History Night 2014 Last Thursday night we held a fantastic evening in the CASS sharing the academic achievements of our Year 8 students with parents, friends, staff and other students. This is the first year we have run this assessment as a cross curriculum activity with English. There was noted improvements in students’ achievement because of this. On the night we had some outstanding monologues, as well as a big effort with costumes. There are many people who contributed to the success of this event both in the lead up and on the night itself. My sincere thanks to you all. Well done to the Year 8 students for their efforts and enthusiasm. Mr Craig Phillis Head of Society & Environment Images by Ranya Al-Doori (Yr 11) Music Aranmore Catholic College Specialist Music Program proudly presents Music Ensemble Showcase Thursday 26 June in the Centre for Arts & Sports Science (CASS) Refreshments from 6:30pm for a 7pm start Featuring the College ensembles Gold coin entry For catering purposes please RSVP by 24 June on 9444 9355 or at http://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/music-ensembleshowcase-tickets-9737283477 Parents & Friends News Rocking Roast - Airconditioning Fund Raiser The P & F are having their major fundraiser for the year on 16 August. This year’s function is a Rocking Roast Dinner Dance with The Filth performing on the night. We are sourcing donations for raffle prizes. If you have a business or know someone who does and can make a donation, please drop it into the Front Office or contact Julia Nelson at [email protected]. All donations greatly appreciated. For more details regarding the event, please look out for the flyer further on in the newsletter. Congratulations! ACC Cross-Country Team 2014 Sorry to those students whose names were left off the ACC Cross-Country team list in the last newsletter. In addition to the list, there were great performances from: Georgia Sarmiento Raul Pereira Samson Araya Amou Arok Stephanie Smith Mr Dwayne Grace Director of Sports Specialist Netball Program News Senior Netball Tour 2014 Our final travelling group of 20 athletes has been decided and the girls are gearing up for strong tournament in Melbourne at the end of this term. The Waverley International Schools Netball Championships is a strong competition that makes for great rivalries and great netball! With a few weeks left of preparation ahead of us, the girls will be challenged to rise to higher expectations in order to excel in Melbourne. The teams will be travelling from 29 June to 5 July. Captains will be named at our presentation night on Monday 23 June… Best Wishes to all… SNT Team 1SNT Team 2 Hannah AndersonJorjena Harman Ruiha BiddleStephanie Chilcott Jeune BiddleMolly Curnow Alannah Tynan-HislopGrace Marland Cheyelle Robins-RetiMegan Moffet Kennedy CherringtonRebecca McCafferty Kate BuntenChelsea Johnston Kaliway Anderson-HamlinClementine Elia Rachel ScottLouise Coffey April KerrBrittney Taylor Mrs Cherie Farnan Specialist Netball Program Coordinator Specialist Rugby Program News Aranmore Claim Year 9 & Opens Rugby CSC Competition Aranmore Catholic College have won the CSC Competition in comfortable style, beating Thornlie in the Year 9 Grand final 66-5 and the Opens beating Thornlie 56-24. Both games were played in great spirit and the skill and excecution of both the Aranmore teams was exceptional. The Opens lead by Lorenzo Mario powered through the Thornlie forward pack and the backs split them apart. Thornlie were a big team with some very hard runners and produced some good rugby. The hard running Lorenzo Mario and Ethan Williams set a great platform for Kade Pearce and Chadd Ross to score some great tries. Although Charlie Fisher took a while to get in the game, he scored a double, taking his tally to 8 tries in 3 games. Jack Daynes was ruthless in the breakdown and Jake Ryle finished the game with a solid conversion and has put his hand up for Gold Coast kicker. Ford Hemi as usual was pin point with his throws which gave us good go forward balls and Jake Ryle wasn’t given the opportunity to bring out his speciality the chip n chase but was very safe around the field. Serge Sapsford dotted down in some close quarter contact with a nice pick n go. Malakai Chan Boon made some solid line breaks with a couple of great offloads. Tyler Love and Adrian Folkard had post camp blues and although being tired still managed to put in a great effort. Eli Greaves got through the game without an injury. All the others who came on and played - congratulations. Now we prepare for Gold Coast Rugby Tour. Above: The Champion Opens CSC Competition Team Details of the Year 9 game in the next edition of the newsletter. HSC Touch Rugby Semi-finals On Monday, we took three teams to the HSC Touch Rugby Semifinals. The Girls team narrowly went down to Ellenbrook High School 5-3 and the Aranmore Boys Red team went down to Lakelands 6-4. Congratulations to both these teams for making the finals. The Junior Boys Blue team beat Atwell College in the Semi Final 15-1 and in the Grand Final, beat Lakelands 13-1. The Red team commenting on how they had tired out Lakelands for the final. The game was played with great skill and speed. Stand out players were Sam Clarke, Nika Morehu, Brody McAskill, Cullen Ngamanu and some great plays by our Year 7 boys, Tyree Mau and Winiata Cherrington. Thanks to Mr Craig Phillis and Mr Hayden Hamilton for their expertise in Touch Rugby. Mr Dwayne Grace Coordinator Specialist Rugby Program From the Community... Stronger Teens Camp - ‘The Truth Will Set You Free.’ John 8:32 The annual Stronger teens camp is a weekend away with friends, fun & faith. Great music, games, teachings and prayer will make for a fantastic weekend. All teens (high school students) are invited to attend. Date: J4 - 6 July, 2014 at Eagles Nest, Gigdegannup. Cost: $100 – includes accommodation & food. Places are limited. RSVP: Register before Friday 27 June. For further info: www.cym.com.au, 94227912 or email [email protected] FEATURING POLICE COMMISSIONER KARL O’CALLAGHAN ARANMORE CATHOLIC COLLEGE ROCK N’ ROAST NIGHT SATURDAY, 16 AUGUST, 7.00PM ARANMORE CASS – CNR OXFORD & FRANKLIN STREETS, LEEDERVILLE TICKETS: $60 per person Purchase tickets from the front office – Franklin St, Leederville *Price includes meal, cash bar is available for drinks (no BYO) Visit www.aranmore.wa.edu.au for further details
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