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25 FEBRUARY 2019 / NO. 4

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Prayer

Almighty God We give you our school.

We give you all the teachers and staff who

work here, We give you all the

children who study here. We pray our school would

be a place of great discovery, adventure and

creativity. May it be a place where

we love to learn and where we learn to love,

A place where everyone is respected and all are

deeply valued. We ask all this through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Pray for us

St Thomas Aquinas Pray for us

Swimming Carnival A great day of colour, competition and fun was had by the students, parents and staff who attended the College Swimming Carnival last Monday. Congratulations to our Year 12 students who led so well in the pool and on the poolside, creating team spirit. Thank you to Mr McGee and Mrs Kizi their work in planning this very successful day.

Opening School Mass Last Thursday, students, staff and families gathered for our opening College Mass, celebrated by Fr Daniele and Fr Dan (College Chaplins), whilst Fr Mani was with us in spirit. Dr Vicki Lavorato (Regional Director Southern Region) and Carolino Blinco (Religious Education Advisor) from Sydney Catholic Schools were our guests and it was a proud occasion as we acknowledged our newly elected student leaders and their families, as we reflected on the call to leadership at Aquinas Catholic College. We also commissioned six students as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Thank you to the musicians and vocal ensemble who led the congregation in prayer and song. Thank you to Mr O’Connor and Mrs Pelham for their preparation and leadership, and also to Ms Blanch, Mrs Bosi for their musical contribution, who were supported by Mr Ortiz, Mr Broady and Ms Woolnough.

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Student Leaders

Benjamin Capovilla Charlotte Knoke Liam Barton Halle Cambey Grace Edgar Captain Captain Vice Captain Vice Captain LaSalle

Jackson Hunter Alana Bewert Joshua Vangi Jack Harris Olivia Rooney LaSalle MacKillop MacKillop Nagle Nagle

Caprice Jee James Selas Jordan Ledwell Joel Johnson Michael Kerle Rice Rice Year 11 Year 11 Year 11

Blayne Heyward Keeley Lennon Amy Cashman Elly Rooney Hollie Brown Year 11 Year 11 Year 11 Year 11 Year 11

James Selas Monica Dable Grace Edgar Benjamin Ferraro Christian Doueihi Jack Harris

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

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Mr JAMES CLANCY PRINCIPAL

Year 7 Parent Evening Thank you to the many parents and carers who attended our information evenings over the past three weeks. Last Thursday evening was a great opportunity for Year 7 parents and carers to meet our staff and other parents of Year 7 students. I appreciate the work of the college staff in making the night so beneficial for our new families. We have been very impressed with the way Year 7 have commenced and hope Year 7 are beginning to feel that they belong to the Aquinas family. Supervision The College provides supervision from 8.25am each morning until Pastoral Care begins at 8.45am. On arrival to school students should remain in the Library, Nagle Paved and Lower Paved areas. Supervision is provided each afternoon for students travelling by bus, until the final bus departs at approximately 3.40pm. Students waiting for a school special bus are to wait in the Rice Pavilion until called by the supervising teacher. 2021 Open Evening Please note that our process for enrolling students in Year 7 at Aquinas Catholic College for 2021 will commence with our Open Night on Wednesday 6 March starting at 6:30pm in the John Paul II Hall, followed by guided tours of the campus from 6.50pm. Tours will depart throughout the evening with the last tour commencing at 8.20pm to cater for families who may wish to attend the Ash Wednesday Mass at 7.00pm in Holy Family Church. We look forward to welcoming future students and their families on what is a wonderful showcase of what Aquinas Catholic College has to offer.

Screen Addiction Parent Evening St John Bosco College Engadine are hosting an evening for parents on Screen Overuse / Addiction in Children and Teens, on

Wednesday, 6 March from 6.30pm. Further information can be found on page 4. I highly recommend this event to parents and

carers who want to stay up to date with current information and strategies for using the internet safely.

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Assistant Principal │ Mr Damien Kerr

CALENDAR

2019

Week 5

Tuesday 26 February 2019

NSWCCC Trial - Softball Girls Year 10 Incursion History

Wednesday 27 February 2019

CaSPA Regional Performance Squad - Rehearsal

Friday 1 March 2019

Aquinas - Cross Country

Week 6

Monday 4 March 2019

Year 7 Incursion - Young and Confident SSCCC Trial - Rugby League Open and 15s -

Boys

Tuesday 5 March 2019

Year 7 Incursion - Young and Confident Year 10 Incursion - Elective History

Incursion - White Card Training

Wednesday 6 March 2019

Ash Wednesday

Aquinas Whole School Assembly

Aquinas Catholic College - Open Night

Thursday 7 March 2019

Year 11 and 12 Excursion - Visual Arts - Art Express

SSCCC Trial - Swimming Excursion - Asylum Seeker Lunch

Friday 8 March 2019

Aquinas - Winter Sports Trials

School Bus Timetable

Please note there has been a change to the afternoon S028 service. The S028 service will now stop first at Alfords Point Public School. This change is effective Monday, 18 February 2019. Download the updated School Bus Timetable by visiting www.transdevnsw.com.au From the Home Page, click ‘Plan your Trip’, then on ‘School Bus timetables’, and search for Aquinas Catholic College.

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Last Monday, Aquinas converged on Sutherland Aquatic Centre for the 2019 swimming carnival. In warm conditions the four houses battled it out in the pool and on Waratah oval for supremacy. House spirit was a feature, culminating in an entertaining and closely fought War Cry competition. Well done to La Salle being crowned 2019 War Cry victors. At our major school assembly I look forward to recognising the age champions and overall winning house. A big thank you to all staff for their support in running a smooth carnival. Well done to all the students in attendance for making it a memorable day.

Swimming Carnival│ Mr Charles McGee

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Swimming Carnival

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Eucharist Mass│ Mr Steven O’Connor

Last Thursday the entire community gathered together to celebrate the Eucharist. The Mass was led by our College chaplains Fr Daniele and Fr Dan. During the Mass, our 2019 student leaders were commissioned in a formal ceremony where they received their badges of office blessed by Fr Daniele. New staff to the College were officially welcomed along with our new College Principal Mr Clancy who also read a statement of commitment. The musicians and vocalists enlivened the celebration to their usual high standard and it was fitting that they were brought to centre stage by Mr Clancy to be acknowledged by the community for their hard work and expertise.

As the year progresses students will continue to attend the 9:15am Wednesday morning Mass with the Holy Family Parish. Year 10 will attend this week (27th February) and the following week Year 7 and 8 will attend for Ash Wednesday (6th March). Parents are more than welcome to attend any of the morning Masses at the parish. For more details on Holy Family Parish Mass times please visit their website.

In the coming weeks we will be starting our Sacramental Programme.

A number of students have signed up for the course but it is not too late to join. The course is ideal for

students who would like to become Catholic or for students who have missed any of their other sacraments

such as First Eucharist or Confirmation. For further information please contact me via email on

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World Youth Day 2019 in Panama │ Anna Rickert, Nagle 11

Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage in Mexico

In January, Ethan, myself, as well as 28 other students and teachers from around Sydney along with Fr Daniele, travelled as part of Bus 3 to central America to celebrate World Youth Day in Panama. We were in one of six bus groups travelling to Panama, and one of four bus groups taking part in the Our Lady of Guadalupe pilgrimage in Mexico.

We left Sydney on the 16th of January and arrived in Mexico at 10:30pm local time on the 16th. During our pilgrimage in Mexico, we visited both historical and religious sites including the Aztec Pyramids, the Pyramid of the Sun and the Moon, The Church of the Fifth Apparition, The Church of Our Lady of Remedies, the Puebla Cathedral, the Temple of Santo Domingo and the National Museum of Anthropology. As well as the pinnacle site of our pilgrimage the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe where we saw the miraculous tilma of St Juan Diego which holds the image of Our Lady. At the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, we had the opportunity to celebrate Mass in the Basilica with the Diocese of Sydney, Parramatta and Melbourne.

We arrived in Panama on Monday the 21st of January to celebrate World Youth Week with young Catholics from around the world and with Pope Francis. Each day we attended catechesis with the English speaking countries including the United States of America, Canada, the United Kingdom and South Africa. During the afternoons we attended some of the major events occurring around the city, including the Opening Mass celebrated by the Archbishop of Panama, The Papal Welcome where the Pope gave his first address and the Stations of the Cross. On Saturday the 26th we walked to the location of the Final Mass for the Vigil and the sleep out. The Final Mass was celebrated the next day by Pope Francis which marked the end of World Youth Day Week 2019. It was announced that the next World Youth Day would be held in Lisbon, Portugal in 2022.

Following World Youth Day week on the 28th of January, we visited the Panama Canal before heading to our retreat hotel. During the one and half days at the hotel, we were able to reflect on what we had experienced during the two weeks in Mexico and Panama and prepare for the trip back to Australia. Our retreat was lead by Steve Angrisano and consisted of bus group sessions, pilgrim group sessions and sessions with the six bus groups from Sydney.

Overall, World Youth Day was a phenomenal experience that showed us the enormity of our faith around the world and gave us a greater appreciation of our faith. We met so many amazing from people from Sydney, Australia and around the world who share the same faith.

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H CLUB 2019

WHAT IS THE “H CLUB” -The “H Club” is a new initiative at Aquinas which aims to provide our students with the opportunity to study in a quiet environment while being supported by teachers from various KLA’s. The focus will be on Homework, Handy Hints and Help with assignments, study notes and planning your time

WHERE - The Father Denis Foley Resource Centre (The Library)

WHEN - 7.30am -8.30am (Monday -Friday) Recess, Lunch 3.00pm-4.30pm (Monday-Thursday)

WHO - All students are welcome to attend the Club, especially our Seniors. We expect that the club will be particularly busy prior to exams and when major assignments being due.

TIMETABLE AS OF 7/2/2019 (NB: THIS WILL BE UPDATED REGULARLY VIA COMPASS AND OUR NEWSLETTER)

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

BEFORE SCHOOL

7.30am-8.30am Mrs Capovilla

7.30am-8.30am Mrs Capovilla 7.30am-8.30am HSIE/GEOGRAPHY FOCUS Mrs J. Smith 7.30am-8.15am Student Fitness Club (GYM) (Mr Burke)

7.30am-8.30am Mrs Capovilla 7.30am-8.15am MATHS FOCUS Ms Bauer

7.30am-8.30am Mrs Capovilla

7.30am-8.30am Mrs Capovilla 7.45am-8.30am PHYSICS and CHEMISTRY FOCUS Mrs Woods

RECESS 11am-11.30am Ms BATES

11am-11.30am HSIE/GEOGRAPHY FOCUS Mr Tagg

11am-11.30am HSIE/BUSINESS STUDIES FOCUS Mrs Checchin

10.40am-11.10am RE FOCUS Mrs Pelham

LUNCH 1.30pm- 2.00pm MRS BARTON

1.30pm- 2.00pm MATHS FOCUS Mrs Gatt 1.30pm- 2.00pm ENGLISH FOCUS Ms Wright

1.30pm- 2.00pm MATHS FOCUS, Mrs Gatt 1.30pm- 2.00pm HSIE/GEOGRAPHY FOCUS, Mr Tagg 1.30pm-2.00pm HSIE/GEOGRAPHY FOCUS, Mrs J. Smith

12.00pm- 12.30pm MATHS FOCUS Mrs Gatt

AFTER SCHOOL

3.00pm-4.30pm Mrs Capovilla

3.00pm-4.30pm Mrs Capovilla

3.00pm-4.30pm Mrs Capovilla 3.15pm-4.15pm SCIENCE FOCUS Mrs Stevens 3.15pm-4.15pm YR 12 STANDARD ENGLISH Mrs Armstrong

3.00pm-4.30pm Mrs Capovilla 3.15pm-4.15pm “All things HSC” Mrs Fetterplace 3.15pm-4.15pm (Mr Burke and Ms Gonnet) Staff and Students Boxercise

LIBRARY CLOSES AT 2.30pm ON FRIDAYS

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TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

BEFORE SCHOOL

7.30am-8.30am Mrs Capovilla 7.45am- 8.30am “All things HSC” Mrs Fetterplace

7.30am-8.30am Mrs Capovilla 7.30am-8.30am HSIE/GEOGRAPHY FOCUS Mrs J. Smith 7.45am- 8.30am “All things HSC” Mrs Fetterplace 7.30am-8.15am (Mr Burke) Student Fitness Club (GYM)

7.30am-8.30am Mrs Capovilla 7.30am-8.15am MATHS FOCUS Ms Bauer

7.30am-8.30am Mrs Capovilla

7.30am-8.30am Mrs Capovilla 7.45am-8.30am PHYSICS and CHEMISTRY FOCUS Mrs Woods

RECESS 11am-11.30am MATHS FOCUS Mr Obeid

11am-11.30am HSIE/GEOGRAPHY FOCUS Mr Tagg 11am-11.30am ART FOCUS, Mrs Morris

11am-11.30am HSIE/GEOGRAPHY FOCUS Mr Tagg

11am-11.30am MRS DONLAN

LUNCH 1.30pm- 2.00pm MATHS FOCUS Mrs Gatt

1.30pm- 2.00pm MATHS FOCUS, Mrs Gatt 1.30pm- 2.00pm MRS HENDERSON

1.30pm- 2.00pm MATHS FOCUS, Mrs Gatt 1.30pm-2.00pm HSIE/GEOGRAPHY FOCUS Mrs J. Smith

AFTER SCHOOL

3.00pm-4.30pm Mrs Capovilla 3.15pm-4.15pm SCIENCE FOCUS Mrs Stevens

3.00pm-4.30pm Mrs Capovilla

3.00pm-4.30pm Mrs Capovilla 3.15pm-4.15pm YR 12 STANDARD ENGLISH Mrs Armstrong 3.15pm-4.15pm RE/TAS Focus, Mrs Lavilles-Reyes

3.00pm-4.30pm Mrs Capovilla 3.15pm-4.15pm (Mr Burke and Ms Gonnet) Staff and Students Boxercise (GYM)

LIBRARY CLOSES AT 2.30pm ON FRIDAYS

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Monday 25 February

Bacsent Ibrahim

Belinda Rezo

Angela Robinson

Monday 4 March

Nicole Marchisone

Tuesday 26 February

Peta Bourke

Tuesday 5 March

Mary-Ellen Rooney

Wednesday 27 February

Katherine Peacock

Jeanette Cabrera

Wednesday 6 March

Simone Assen-Leite

Celine Kehoe

Thursday 28 February

Lisa Tudehope

Thursday 7 March

Cathy Pratt

Friday 29 February

Jenny Knoke

Louise Bryant

Rebecca Harris

Friday 8 March

Tracey Herbert

Anna Bastas

Debbie Smyrniotis

Canteen Roster Uniform Shop

THURSDAY 28 FEBRUARY 8:00am - 9:00am

Please note the Uniform Shop only sells

Sports Uniforms and School bags

(There are second hand Blazers available, various sizes. Please contact the office for more information)

The Uniform Shop now has Eftpos facilities

Rosary & Prayer Group

Held weekly every TUESDAY

at RECESS in ROOM 5.

Everyone is welcome.