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‘Enlivened by the Spirit’

Anzac Road Menai NSW 2234 Phone 9543 0188 Facsimile 9541 0398

[email protected] www.aquinasmenai.catholic.edu.au

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

AQUINAS CATHOLIC COLLEGE MENAI

5th September, 2016 The Year of Mercy Vol.24.No.26

Each year every Catholic secondary College in the Archdiocese is able to nominate three Year 12 students for the prestigious Archbishop of Sydney Award for Student Excellence. This year I am pleased to announce on behalf of the entire College community that Liam Jefferys is the Aquinas Catholic College recipient of the award. Liam, along with his family and a number of friends will visit St Mary’s Cathedral College and Cathedral next Thursday where he will receive his award. The citation that Liam will receive reads as follows;

Liam is a practicing Catholic who lives out his faith in the parish and school communities. He is a school leader who actively contributes to the College Social Justice group and at school Masses. Liam has assisted in raising funds for Caritas, the World’s Greatest Shave and the Fiji Appeal. He belongs to the Holy Family Parish where he assists in the collection of money. Liam is an exemplar student and a talented sportsman. He is a humble young man who has used his many talents to positively contribute to our community.

Well done Liam!! To matters more mundane, I would ask that all members of the Aquinas community to be aware of our neighbours when driving in the local precinct. Student safety is a principal concern for all members of the College community. To this end I would ask that parents and care givers pay particular thoughtfulness to pedestrian safety when dropping off and picking up students in the College & Primary School precincts. The introduction of the 40km school speed zones and a crossing supervisor adds layers of protection for the nearly 1800 students who travel to and from Holy Family and Aquinas each day. An area of particular concern is the number of vehicles making ‘U’ turns across the cross streets of Anzac Road. To avoid this issue I would ask that when students are being dropped off and picked up in cars, drivers consider one of the two following protocols: 1. Turn off Menai Road at Bangor Primary and follow Dandarbong Avenue to Anzac Road, turn right and make

drop offs at Aquinas and then Holy Family as required, or 2. When turning into Anzac Road make a U turn at the wider section of Anzac Road, past Dapto Place.

These strategies will add to our student’s safety and in particular the younger Holy Family students who are not highly observable to motor vehicle drivers. The crest directly adjacent to the College Staff Carpark is a distinct blind spot and should be approached with caution. Vehicles should not attempt three point turns in any of the College driveways.

Traffic and parking concerns around the College and Primary school precinct. From the SSC Traffic Engineer

In response to representations by E Ward councillors on behalf of residents of Anzac Road, Bangor in regards to their concerns with parking by students and parents of the Aquinas Catholic College, Council has installed some 'driveway lines' on streets surrounding the school. As with any residential area in the Shire in the vicinity of a school, from time to time tensions can develop over parking and what either drivers or residents consider to be reasonable. These markings have no legal significance but the purpose of these lines are to give drivers a visual cue of where adjacent driveways are located and what a reasonable set back of a parked vehicle from a residential driveway would be. Spaces between driveways that were less than the minimum parking space length of 5.4 metres were not marked as parking in such locations are not considered reasonable.

‘Enlivened by the Spirit’ 2

Week 8(A) Term 3

The specific Road Rule which addresses driveways is the Australian Road Rules, Rule No. 198, which states that A driver must not stop on or across a driveway or other way of access for vehicles travelling to or from adjacent land unless:

(a) the driver: (i) is dropping off, or picking up, passengers, and (ii) does not leave the vehicle unattended, and (iii) completes the dropping off, or picking up, of the passengers, and drives on, as soon as possible and,

in any case, within 2 minutes after stopping I note that Sutherland Shire Council Law Enforcement Officers have been present in Anzac Road taking photos and I urge all motorists to follow the appropriate traffic laws and road courtesies to all members of the community. James Corcoran Principal

Assistant Principal

Key Dates

Monday 5th September Year 11 Assessment free week

Student Leadership 2017 interviews all day

Year 9 Commerce small business stalls running today

Follow up HSC Symposium in MLC-3.15pm to 5.30pm in MLC

Tuesday 6th September “AWE’ Writing Program for Year 7-10 during Pastoral class

Asylum seeker visit

Year 7 Vaccinations- visit No. 3. Year 7 to wear sport uniform

Wednesday 7th September Year 8 Parish Mass today at 8.20am

Aquinas Family Fitness day-7.15am workout and breakfast at the College fitness centre-all welcome

Year 10 Geography field trip excursion to Cronulla

Year 12 Design & Technology BOSTES HSC major work marking day

Year 12 BOSTES HSC Music practical exam today

Timor Lester pre-immersion gathering in MLC from 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Thursday 8th September Swap of day on timetable-today will be Thursday B lessons

Archbishops awards for student excellence in Year 12 at St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney

Numeracy during Pastoral in morning session

College Assembly Period 4 in the JPII Hall

Opens RL CCC plate gala day at St Mary's

HSC Design & Technology/Industrial Technology/Visual Arts showcase night of major works from in TAS/Art area from 3.30pm to 6.00pm

Friday 9th September HSC Preparation seminars during

Winter sport BBQ


Robert Nastasi Assistant Principal

Week 9 (B) Term 3

Monday 12th September Year 11 Exam week

Staff Meeting at 3.15pm

Tuesday 13th September “AWE’ Writing Program for Year 7-10 during Pastoral class

Year 9 Mercy pilgrimage excursion to St Mary's Cathedral

Wednesday 14th September Year 9 Parish Mass today at 8.20am

Academic writing excellence program (AWE) parent/student night starting at 6pm in MLC

Thursday 15th September Numeracy during Pastoral in morning session

Pastoral lesson period 4

Year 10 Peer Support- 2017 launch during period 4 Pastoral lesson

Year 6 Holy Family and Year 12 Aquinas Mass during Period 1

Friday 16th September Chess Grand Final at Latvian club

HSC Preparation seminars during sport

NSWCCC Athletics

Year 7-11 Progress/Interim reports released today

Senior student blood bank visit

Sport trials

The Church has a new Saint


SOUTHERN REGION YOUTH FORUM 2016 On Tuesday 30

th August, Olivia Clark, Tara Gourlay, Thomas

Crelley and Abby Catalano from Year 11 represented the College at the 2016 Southern Region Youth Forum at Revesby. The goal of the afternoon was to discuss the powerful challenge of Pope Francis in his calling of an extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, Students from across Catholic Schools of the Sothern region gathered and discussed this important topic. The forum was hosted by Dr Dan White, the Executive Director of Catholic Schools. Questions to consider:

1. What do you find the most inspirational aspect of the Year of Mercy?

2. What do you find the most challenging?

3. Where do you see God’s Mercy present in your school community? Where might it be lacking?

Miss Catherine Kilzi Youth Minsitry Coordinator

Dr Dan White

The Rosary

‘The Rosary & Prayer

Intentions’ on every

Tuesday @ lunch…

room 44.

PROCLAIM: High School Aged Youth Group

@ Holy Family Parish

every fortnight Next gathering:

Sunday 11th of September at 6PM

Check out the “Holy Family Youth

Movement” Facebook page.


Holy Family Parish Social Justice Initiative

On Sunday 18th September, a presentation will be held after the 10am Mass on Laudato Si with table talks and

discussion to “unpack” this important encyclical from Pope Francis.

Simon Habel from Catholic Earthcare Australia will speak at the Mass and at 11.15am everyone is welcome to come to the

meeting room in the Church, to discuss what we are called to do as Catholics and Christians to care for our common home.

There will be an opportunity to discuss this important global social justice issue relating to care for the environment. Everyone

is welcome to attend, especially young people who are more affected by this issue!

The event will only run for about an hour.

Any students interested should see Mrs Monk or the parish bulletin for more details.

St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal

Just a reminder that the Social Justice Committee will continue to sell Hot Chocolates to raise funds for the Winter Appeal.

We will only be selling for the next few weeks so please support this on Mondays and Thursdays at recess.

Mrs Julie Monk - Social Justice Coordinator

Social Justice @ Aquinas

There will be a meeting for students who are interested in joining the

Social Justice Committee THURSDAY A Week at lunchtime in Room 55.

We will meet once a fortnight. All welcome years 7-12!


Learning and Curriculum Matters This Week's Assessment Tasks

YEAR 11 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS 2016 (All examinations are in the Hall unless otherwise stated)

Students should arrive at school at least 20 minutes prior to the scheduled examination starting time. Lisa Mirabello, Leader of Teaching and Learning

First Week Morning Session Starts at 8.50am Afternoon Session Starts at 12.50pm

Monday 12 Sept ‘16

English (ADVANCED) 1.5 hours English (STANDARD) 1.5 hours

Hospitality 1.5 hours

Tuesday 13 Sept ‘16

English (ADVANCED) 1 h 25 mins English (STANDARD) 1 h 25 mins

ITW 1.5 hours Business Services 1 hour

Wednesday 14 Sept ‘16

Senior Science 2 hours CAFS 2 hours

Thursday 15 Sept ‘16

PDHPE 2 hours Chemistry 2 hours Economics 2 hours Ancient History 2 hours Retail 1 hour IPT 2 hours Construction 1.5 hours

Friday 16 Sept ‘16

Biology 2 hours

Music (MR2) 1 hour

Year Subject Date

12 Music (submission) 05.09.16

10 Food Technology (Lav) 05.09.16

10 Science This week

9 PASS This week

8 TAS This week

7 TAS This week

10 Food Technology (Hal) 06.09.16

9 Music 06.09.16

12 HSC Music practical 07.09.16

10 PDHPE 08.09.16

7 Geography 08.09.16

9 Geography 09.09.16

Second Week Morning Session Starts at 8.50am Afternoon Session Starts at 12.20pm

Monday 19 Sept ‘16

Mathematics 2 hours Maths General 2 hours

Modern History 2 hours

Tuesday 20 Sept ‘16

Business Studies 2 hours Physics 2 hours Legal Studies 2 hours Visual Art 1.5 hours Drama 1.5 hours

Wednesday 21 Sept ‘16

S.O.R (2U) 10:50am-1:00pm 2 hrs

S.O.R (1U) 11:20am-1:00pm 1.5hrs

Cath. Studies 11:50am-1:00pm 1 hr (Rooms TBA)

NO EXAMINATION YEAR 12 FINAL ASSEMBLY

Compulsory Attendance

Thursday 22 Sept ‘16

Geography 2 hours D and T 1.5 hours Maths Ext 1 2 hours

(Rooms TBA)

English Ext 1 2 hours

(Rooms TBA)

Friday 23 Sept ‘16

STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY


Do you want to know more about how to support your sons and daughter’s writing? What is the AWE program and how is it enriching your son or daughter’s writing?

Parents/Carers of students in Years 7 -10 are invited to

attend an interactive evening focused on the:

Academic Writing Excellence program (AWE) This is a highly recommended night for parents/carers along with their sons/daughters to learn more about the writing program in place at Aquinas Catholic College, Menai introduced in 2016. Date: Wednesday September 14th

Time: 6:30pm – 8.00pm

Where: MacKillop Learning Common The evening will consist of an overview of the writing strategies being implemented at Aquinas Catholic College and will be followed by writing workshops for parents and students to attend. Please RSVP via email to [email protected] no later than Friday September 9

th.

Each week Maths Recall is included in the newsletter to encourage junior students to regularly focus on non calculator skills. Please show your answers to your maths teacher during your next lesson, as it shows interest and excitement about mathematical skills. 1. Simplify 5 x a x b x c

2. Simplify 5a + 7a - 4a

3. Simplify 5x x 3y x 4z

MATHS DEPARTMENT RECALL CORNER

4. If x = -3 Evaluate 7x + 1

5. If x = -3 Evaluate x2

Mrs Catherine Fensom Assistant Mathematics Coordinator

mailto:[email protected]


Year 12, 2016 Visual Arts

‘Body of Work’ Exhibition

This year saw an impressive variety of approaches and concepts explored.

Students have worked to develop and refine their skills in a variety of

expressive forms, including drawing, painting, textiles and fibres and

photomedia.

You are invited to come along and view this exciting exhibition featuring all of

the artworks developed by Year 12 students for the practical component of

the 2016 HSC examination in Visual Arts. The exhibition will open on

Thursday 8th September, 3:30-6pm.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Year 12 for their diligent

efforts in Visual Arts this year and wish them all the very best for the future.

The Aquinas Catholic College TAS and CAPA Departments cordially invites you to the

2016 HSC Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Visual Arts

Showcase of Student Major Works

There will be 16 Design and Technology Major Projects, 11 Industrial Technology Timber Major Projects and 8 Visual Arts Body of Works

on display.

Thursday 8th

September, 3:30pm – 6:30pm

Location: The TAS Block and Art Rooms

We look forward to seeing you!


AQUINAS FAMILY FUN & FITNESS MORNING

We all know that exercise is an important component of a healthy lifestyle but did you know that taking part in daily fitness activities as a family has numerous benefits as well? **There will be a session to cater for a variety of fitness levels**

EXERCISING WITH FAMILY WILL HELP TO:

Establish lifelong goals

Provide extra motivation and encouragement

Allow for some meaningful family bonding

Here at Aquinas Catholic College we value our students and their families’ well-being so we have devised a programme called “FITNESS AND FUEL”. Students, along with their parents are invited to try out one of our morning exercise sessions, followed by breakfast.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED OR WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION

PLEASE CONTACT/ RSVP TO MRS KATRIB OR MR BURKE AT:

[email protected] [email protected]

When: Wednesday 7th September Time: 7:15 – 8:15am Where: Aquinas Wellbeing Centre




UNIFORM SHOP

Thursday 8 September

8:00am—9:00am

Please note the Uniform Shop only sells Sports Uniforms and School bags

The Uniform Shop does not accept Eftpos or

Credit cards

CANTEEN ROSTER

TIME: MONDAY-THURSDAY 10:00-1:35, FRIDAY 9:30-12:45

MONDAY 5/9 MONICA SPOONER, TONY SHELDON, ROSEMARY MORRISSEY TUESDAY 6/9 MARY-ELLEN ROONEY WEDNESDAY 7/9 BELINDA SELBY, VERONIQUE ROCA, ANGELA RILEY THURSDAY 8/9 JO FINN, ANN-MARIE WALKER, SIEN SMITH FRIDAYT 9/9 LEANNE BROWNE, ARISTEA MARAKAS, FIONA GEORGAKOPOULOS LITSA XIROS MONDAY 12/9 JACQUELINE HARB, CLAUDIA VITALE D’AMICO TUESDAY 13/9 LINDA KIRGAN WEDNESDAY 14/9 STAM FARRUGIA, SIMONE ASSEN-LEITE, LOUISE PERRAU THURSDAY 15/9 GEOFF RAYMOND FRIDAY 16/9 KYLIE GARRETTY, SARINA PANTAZIS, SONJA PARKER, ANICK BRADSTOCK

MATHS CHALLENGE ANSWERS

Maths Department

1. 5abc

2. 8a

3. 60xyz

4. -21 + 1 = -20

5. (-3)2 = 9

From Week 2 as a trial a range of freshly made soups will be added to the Canteen Menu.

We will be offering

A variety of soups with a slice of bread

$3:00

St Vincent De Paul Winter Appeal

The Social Justice committee will be selling Hot

Chocolates each Monday and Thursday at RECESS

for $2 (with a marshmallow) to raise funds for St

Vincent De Paul. Get warm and support Vinnies at the

same time.

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