ANZAC Day

Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons and daughters of God

(Matt5.9)

If anyone hits you on the right cheek, offer them the other as well

(Matt5.39)

Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you

(Matt5.44)

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Loving Father

We pray in thanksgiving for those who served in our armed forces during time of war.

Especially we pray for those who made the supreme sacrifice for us by giving up their

lives in defense of their country.

We pray that the offering of their lives may not have been in vain.

We dedicate ourselves to the cause of justice, freedom and peace;

and pray for the wisdom and strength to build a better world.

We make this prayer through the Prince of Peace

Christ our Lord,

Amen

2014 College Theme

‘What are you doing here’

Catholic Regional College Sydenham

380 Sydenham Road, Sydenham. VIC. 3037

Telephone: 9361 0000 www.crcsydenham.net Facsimile: 9390 2096

From the Principal

ANZAC Day and Easter

On Friday Australians commemorate (not celebrate) ANZAC Day.

ANZAC day is a deep and complex event in the Australian psyche. Civic rituals and prayers occur in every town and suburb in the land on this day. We also pick up the themes, nu-ances and mood in our Mass for the day. ANZAC Day carries multiple overtones. It is an important day when we commemorate the sacrifice of the fallen and honour those who gave their life that we might live. It is a com-memoration of the dead when we commend those who have died in war to the Lord, especially members of our own families. It is a time to rec-ognize those who fought and sur-vived, recognizing their efforts in de-fending their country, fighting to pro-tect our way of life and for the free-doms we hold precious. It is a prayer for peace, because all war is horrible no matter what heroism it reveals. It is a day of national identity, an Australia ‘coming of age’ a decade and a half after the formation of the Common-wealth. It is a story of victory in defeat, survival and life in the face of over-whelming odds.

What is critical is that we ensure our communities; our young people understand why we have ANZAC day, w h y w e s t o p , r e f l e c t a n d commemorate. The symbolism we see is important and should be understood.

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Flowers have traditionally been laid on graves and memorials in memory of the dead. Rosemary, symbolising remembrance, is popular on ANZAC Day. Laurel is also a commemorative symbol; woven into a wreath, it was used by the ancient Romans to crown victors and the brave as a mark of honour. In recent years, the poppy, strongly associated with Remembrance Day (11 November), has also become popular in wreaths on ANZAC Day.

In most ceremonies of remembrance there is a reading of an appropriate poem.

One traditional recitation on ANZAC Day is the Ode, the fourth stanza of the poem For the Fallen by Laurence Binyon (1869–1943). Binyon was the assistant keeper of prints and drawings at the British Museum, and the author of several volumes of verse. For the Fallen was first published in the London Times in 1914 and later in many anthologies of war verse. It was selected in 1919 to accompany the unveiling of the London Cenotaph and, like so many memorial traditions, passed into common use across the Commonwealth. Its use on ANZAC Day might have originated with the Q u e e n s l a n d A N Z A C D a y Commemoration Committee, which printed the poem on the cover of a collection of sermons and addresses for ANZAC Day, published in 1921. Binyon’s poem was also read at the laying of the Inauguration Stone at the

Memorial in 1929.

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IMPORTANT DATES Thursday 24 April Chang Retreat return Friday 25 April ANZAC DAY - College closed Tuesday 6 May Parents Association Meeting 6.30pm

(Boardroom) Wednesday 7 May Wellbeing Activities 1.30 - 3.30pm

From the Principal

The most well-known lines are:

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.

In military tradition, the Last Post is the bugle call that signifies the end of the day's activities. It is also sounded at military funerals to indicate that the soldier has gone to his final rest and at commemorative services such as ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day.

The Last Post is one of a number of bugle calls in military tradition that mark the phases of the day. While Reveille signals the start of a soldier's day, the Last Post signals its end.

The call is believed to have originally been part of a more elaborate routine, known in the British Army as "tattoo”, which began in the 17th century. In the evening, a duty officer had to do the rounds of his unit's position, checking that the sentry posts were manned and rounding up the off-duty soldiers and packing them off to their beds or billets. The officer would be accompanied by one or more musicians. The "first post" was sounded when he started his rounds and, as the party went from post to post, a drum was played. The drum beats told off-duty soldiers it was time to rest; if the soldiers were in a town, the beats told them it was time to leave the pubs. (The word "tattoo" comes from the Dutch for "turn off the taps" of beer kegs; Americans call this "taps" or "drum taps".) Another bugle call was sounded when the officer's party completed its rounds, reaching the "last post" – this signaled that the night sentries were alert at their posts and gave one last warning to the other soldiers.

The Last Post was eventually incorporated into funeral and memorial services as a final farewell, and symbolises the duty of the dead is over and they can rest in peace.

Silence for one or two minutes is included in the ANZAC Day ceremony as a sign of respect and a time for reflection.

The idea for the two-minutes silence is said to have originated with Edward George Honey, a Melbourne journalist and First World War veteran who was living in London in 1919. He wrote a letter to the London Evening News in which he appealed for five-minutes' silence, to honour the sacrifice of those who had died during the war.

In October 1919 Sir Percy Fitzpatrick, a South African, suggested a period of silence on Armistice Day in all the countries of the empire. Throughout the war, whenever South African troops suffered heavy losses on the Western Front, a period of silence had been observed at noon in Cape Town. Fitzpatrick's suggestion was presented to King George V, who readily agreed to the proposal. But after a trial with the Grenadier guards at Buckingham Palace, at which both Honey and Fitzpatrick were present, the period of silence was shortened to two minutes. It is unclear whether Honey and Fitzpatrick ever met or discussed ideas about the silence.

On 6 November 1919 the King sent a special message to the people of the Commonwealth:

The King requested that "a complete suspension of all our normal activities" be observed for two minutes at "the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" so that "in perfect stillness the thoughts of everyone may be concentrated on reverent remembrance of the Glorious Dead".

Two minutes' silence was first observed in Australia on the first anniversary of the Armistice and continues to be observed on Remembrance Day, 11 November. Over the years, the two-minutes silence has also been incorporated into ANZAC Day and other commemorative ceremonies.

After the one minute’s silence, flags are raised from half mast to the masthead as the Rouse is sounded. Today it is associated with the Last Post at all military funerals, and at services of dedication and remembrance.

Since Roman times, bugles or horns had been used as signals to command soldiers on the battlefield and to regulate soldiers’ days in barracks. The Reveille was a bright, cheerful call to rouse soldiers from their slumber, ready for duty; it has also been used to conclude funeral services and remembrance services. It symbolises an awakening in a better world for the dead, and also rouses the living back to duty, now their respects have been paid to the memory of their comrades. The Rouse is a shorter bugle call that was also used to call soldiers to their duties; being short, the Rouse is the call most commonly used in conjunction with the Last Post at remembrance services. The exception is the Dawn Service, when the Reveille is played.

ANZAC Day has become, appropriately, a National day of significance in Australia. Those that gave their lives for us did not know us, they paid the ultimate price, and made the ultimate sacrifice and it is their bravery, honour and selfless sacrifice that must always be remembered.

ANZAC Day always occurs close to Easter. One cannot but reflect on the Easter symbolism which permeates all the interwoven themes of ANZAC Day. It is deeply moving to recognise that at the heart of the Australian psyche is the mystery which we understand to be paschal, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a story of sacrifice and love.

John 15: 9-14

I love you just as the Father loves me: remain in my love. If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My commandment is this: love one another, just as I love you. The greatest love you can have for your friends is to give your life for them. And you are my friends if you do what I command you.

Yours faithfully,

Brendan J Watson OAM

Principal

From the Principal RECOGNISING STUDENT

Each fortnight in the College Newsletter, we recognise the achievements of many of our 'quiet achievers', those students who should be singled out for the wonderful work they are doing. This fortnight we recognise, celebrate and congratulate the following students:

MacKillop Cluster

Mackillop Cluster would like to congratulate Dean Stomilovic on being our student of the fortnight. Deans dedication to his studies this year has been rewarded with some excellent term 1 results and his contributions to the College community that have been most impressive. Dean has been involved in school cricket and SACCSS Swimming, the manner in which he conducts himself has led to his teachers speaking glowingly of his generosity and his

life saving actions in the resuscitation of a student on the school oval led to high praise from the Ambulance manager of Victoria.

Bradman Cluster

Aa a new member of the College community Ken has worked hard at his studies and quickly found a good friendship circle. He has been a willing contributor to all social justice initiatives and of particular note was how much he donated to the Philippines Food Drive at the start of the year. Congratulations Ken on a successful transition to Catholic Regional College Sydenham and welcome to the Bradman Cluster.

Chang Cluster

The Chang Cluster wishes to acknowledge the sporting excellence of Jarrod Febbraio in C5 who was selected to represent Oceania in soccer. Jarrod trains and plays for an Academy in Melbourne and was selected to travel to Greece for a training camp and on to an international tournament. Unfortunately, Jarrod was unable to attend, however, it is a testament to his skill and application that he was selected and is to be commended for embodying Chang’s Cluster

value of endeavour.

Dunlop Cluster

Dunlop is proud to recognise Emily Camenzuli’s contribution to the Cluster and College. She is the Dunlop Sports Captain for 2014 and has led students to victory in T’ball and in SACCSS Sports. Emily helped cater for the Top Designs exhibition opening at the Melbourne Museum last term and has worked outside of school raising money for the Good Friday Appeal. Emily is an asset to her family and the Dunlop Cluster and we applaud you.

Winton Cluster

The Winton Cluster would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the work of George Puckering in Winton 2. He donates time in his final year of school to help and assist with daily activities with Michelle Newland. Recently, all of our Year 11 students have met Michelle and heard her amazing and ongoing story on their retreats, with our Year 12's being able to remember Michelle from their time on retreat last year. Thank you George for what you do for

both Michelle and the wider community.

O’Shane Cluster

Ken Catubig

Emily Camenzuli

Dean Stomilovic

George Puckering

Jarrod Febbraio

O’Shane would like to acknowledge Bianca Zammit from O’Shane 3. Bianca put her hand up to be the Tutor Leader earlier this year, which was encouraged by all her peers. Late last term there was a call out for some helpers to assist with Oznam House in North Melbourne which assists men effected by alcohol and drugs to be rehabilitated back into society. Bianca eagerly put her hand up and went along to assist with a meal and clean up. She was reported as being

a caring and friendly face who was welcoming to all. I am sure this is only the start of Bianca’s commitment to community services. Best wishes and Good Luck with Year 12. Bianca Zammit

From the Deputy Principal - Students

College Uniform As we are now into Term 2, I would like to remind parents and students that students are to wear the College winter Uniform The requirements are set out below. The College blazer MUST be worn to and from the College each day and kept until the end of Tutor of a morning. The College has a lovely uniform, and students are expected to wear it correctly with pride. Uniform Rationale Attention to personal appearance helps to promote and express a sense of self worth. Catholic Regional College Sydenham is a community and all its members can benefit from its common reputation. The tidy wearing of our uniform is one of the criteria used by employers and the public to evaluate the worth of an educational institution, and therefore it is in the best interests of all to have it worn well. If, in normal circumstances, the compliance of students with the dress code is to be demanded, then it is to be demanded of all. If there is a legitimate reason for any item of the uniform not being able to be worn, a note from a parent or guardian is required. The note must be given to, and signed by the Cluster Coordinator. A formal exemption will be given for the time necessary to meet uniform requirements. Students who do not produce a note are in breach of College policy and must accept the consequences of their actions. As matters concerning the incorrect wearing of uniform are time consuming and against the spirit of the College, parents/guardians are asked to adhere to the College’s uniform requirements. Winter Uniform (To be worn in Terms 2 and 3 only) Boys Blazer: CRC blazer Trousers: Navy blue with CRC monogram. Shirt: White long sleeve shirt with CRC monogram. CRC shirt must have the top button done up and be tucked in. Jumper: CRC Jumper can only be worn to and from the College if under the blazer. Tie: CRC Sydenham tie is compulsory and to be done up to the shirt collar and worn correctly. Shoes: Black leather lace up school shoes. No street shoes or black runners. Socks: Navy blue.

Girls Blazer: CRC blazer. Winter Kilt: CRC Tartan. Length: On the knee. Shirt: White long sleeve shirt with CRC monogram. CRC shirt must have the top button done up and be tucked in. Jumper: CRC Jumper can only be worn to and from the College if under the blazer. Tie: CRC Sydenham tie is compulsory and to be done up to the shirt collar and worn correctly. Tights: Navy blue. Socks: Long Navy blue. Shoes: Black leather lace-up school shoes. No slip on, ballet or T-Bar style shoes. Scarf: Navy or maroon scarf only. Sports Uniform The students are to wear the sports Uniform on days when they have PE practical classes or when they have been given permission to do so for activities such as training for, or competing in official College sport and Wellbeing sessions. Sports Shirt: CRC Sydenham polo shirt (with emblem) Pants: Navy school track pants with CRC embroidery (Uniform shop issue only) Shorts: Navy and maroon school P.E. Shorts (Uniform shop issue only) Rugby Top: Navy and Maroon CRC Sydenham rugby top. (Uniform shop issue only) Spray Jacket: Navy CRC approved jacket to be worn with sport uniform only. (Uniform shop issue only)

From the Deputy Principal From the Director of Staffing

- Learning and Teaching

ASSESSMENT IN THE VCE – HOW DOES IT WORK?

One aspect of the Year 11 VCE Program that students often find different from what they have experienced in the past is the nature of the assessment that occurs. VCE assessment contains two distinct elements.

Firstly, students are provided with a score that is used to indicate their level of achievement. This score is arrived at through student completion of numerous SAC (School Assessed Coursework) tasks or SAT (School Assessed Tasks) Projects in selected subjects. This assessment is designed to challenge all students. As such these tasks should produce a range of results with students who have demonstrated the highest levels of knowledge and skills receiving the highest scores and those who are still establishing these skills receiving the lowest scores. This is the nature of scored assessment in the VCE as it looks to rank all students in a given study from highest to lowest. This process is particularly important in Unit 3 and 4 (Year 12) studies and we look to replicate this process in Unit 1 and 2 (Year 11) studies in order to prepare students for the rigours of the final year of secondary education.

The second element of assessment in VCE studies pertains to the student’s ability to demonstrate achievement of a range of learning outcomes. These learning outcomes are pre-determined by the VCAA (Victorian Curriculum Assess-ment Authority) and are specified in documents referred to as Study Designs. In order for a student to be eligible to receive a Satisfactory (S) result they must demonstrate achievement of several learning outcomes within each VCE unit. These learning outcomes may be seen as the minimum standard of knowledge and skills that students must demonstrate in order for the teacher to assess them as having achieved the learning outcome. If a student does not achieve the learning outcome they will receive a Not Satisfactory (N) result for that unit of study.

In order to reduce the amount of assessment that takes place, teachers will generally use SAC tasks to provide a score and to assess a student’s achievement of the learning outcome. As such, students are required to achieve a minimum score of 50% on SAC tasks in order to be considered to have achieved the relevant learning outcome. If a student receives less than 50% they will be given a second opportunity to complete the SAC to receive an S result. If the student is then unsuccessful a second time teachers will then use alternative tasks to look for evidence that the student has achieved the learning outcome. If, at this point, the student is unable to demonstrate the relevant skills and knowledge the teacher will award an N result.

If parents are unsure about the way that assessment works in the VCE it is strongly suggested that they make contact with subject teachers to seek clarification.

Jeff Mulcahy

Deputy Principal – Learning and Teaching

TERM 3 Starting Date Amendment

The commencement day of students for Term 3 is Monday 14th July.

Please disregard any other dates which may have been stipulated.

Term Dates 2014 Term 1: 28 January (school teachers start) to 4 April

Term 2: 22 April to 27 June

Term 3: 14 July to 19 September

Term 4: 6 October to 19 December

From the Language Faculty

Italian School Visit 2014 After having hosted an Italian student at my home for nine days, I feel that it was such an enriching experience.

I didn't know what to expect while I was waiting with my parents at the airport ready to pick her up, but as soon as she walked out she gave us all a hug with a great big smile and a 'ciaooo' and the time we spent together began excitedly. After she had settled in that night, we went to bed, then the next morning woke for a barbecue with all the other Italians and hosts, which was hosted by Brendan and Leo. This was one of two events hosted by the College. We also met up later in the week for a dinner at the Quatrefoils. These events made it easier for us Sydenham host students to not only get to know our student, but to form relationships with other Italians. My host student, Noemi got along so well with my family and friends and was not afraid to ask when she needed anything and in many parts of her time in Melbourne never hesitated to encourage me to speak Italian. I learnt so much from her. Other than gathering on normal College days, we had the chance to go to Philip Island with the College and gathered outside of College hours for short dinners and lunches. I would definitely do it all over again, as by the end of only nine days, Noemi felt like a sister to me and my family, and from her I have learnt more Italian and feel enthusiastic about the up and coming return College Italy trip in 2015.

By Kristen Pegoraro

Our Sister School Students enjoying their time at Catholic Regional College Sydenham

      

From the Sport Faculty

UPCOMING TERM 2 SACCSS EVENTS

Date Event Team Thurs 1st May Netball Rd 1 vs CRC Melton Tues 6th May Cross Country Wed 7th May AFL/Netball Rd 2 vs St Monicas (Home) Wed 14th May AFL/Netball Rd 3 vs Salesian Tues 20th May

Sister Lucia Cup (Girls AFL) vs Salesian

Mon 26th May Girls AFL Tues 27th May AFL/Netball Rd 4 vs Kolbe Tues 17th June Soccer Rd 1

Boys vs Mackillop Girls vs CCCC

Thurs 19th June AFL/Netball Rd 5 vs Mackillop (Home) Tues 24th June AFL/Netball GF

SACCSS Swimming After numerous early morning training sessions, on 26th March our Swimming team went to the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre to compete in the Annual SACCSS Swimming Carnival. In what was a fantastic day for the carnival, our students, competing in Division 1, produced some fantastic results. Our boys medley Re-lay of Darren Stomilovic, Carlo Mendoza, team Vice Captain Ian Limpin and Dean Stomilovic placed a great 3rd place. It was similar result for our girls medley relay, with the team of Bianca Molinia, Toni Debono, team captain Emily Camenzuli, and Stephanie Lacerna also placing 3rd place. The girls also placed an amazing 2nd in the Freestyle Relay. Along with the relay placings, Emily Camenzuli, who is a bottom age athlete, had a fantastic day, com-peting in all events and finishing with a 2nd place in 50m Freestyle A, 2nd in 50m Backstroke A, 3rd in 50m Breastroke A, 2nd in 50m Butterfly A, and 2nd in 100m Freestyle. Bianca Molinia also had a great day placing 2nd 50m Freestyle B, and 2nd in 50m Backstroke B. Well done also to Mark Limpin, Calvin Arendtsz and Sarah Jane Penev for being valuable members of the team, and Ody Tan and Ana Falesiu for assisting on the day. Thankyou also to Lauren Matthews for preparing and training the team .

Round 1 Boys AFL Result

CRC Sydenham 9.15.69 defeated Penola 9.10.64

Goal Kickers: Zammit 3, Docherty 2, Mazziol 2, Stomilovic 1, White 1

Best: Bertollo, Porco, Franzone, Di Curzio, Seoul

From the Hospitality Faculty

Top Design 2014

Well, they have done it again! 30 Year 1 & 2 hospitality students took over the kitchens of Rowland’s Catering at the Melbourne Museum on March 21 to cater for the VCAA Top Design Awards Night. The annual event marks the beginning of the Exhibition at the Museum of the best Technology Designs of VCE students in Victoria.

Some 550 invited guests, parents, educators and dignitaries needed to be catered for with hot and cold savories and finger food. Catholic Regional College Sydenham hospitality students already catered for the event in 2013 and were invited back to repeat their success in 2014. Students arrived at the Museum at 10.30 to start a long day of preparations and a buffet of cold starters in the middle of the entrance hall of the venue, followed by hot finger food serve and presented by front of house students to the guests as well as beverages.

The students completed their challenge with efficiency and professionalism and they received complements and praise by the organizers, guests and Rowland Catering staff. As trainers we were very proud of the student’s achievement.

A special thanks goes to Bethany Finger from Bethany Claire Cakes. Bethany, one of our first VET hospitality students, stepped in at short notice when our own baker still suffered from the consequences of an operation. She produced 600 small cakes and tartlets to complement the savory finger food for the occasion. Bethany owns her own patisserie business and prides herself to produce cakes and patisseries with only the freshest of ingredients. Daniella & Nick Weiler (Hospitality Trainers)

Extract VCAA Bulletin April 2014

Top Designs 2014 Top Designs 2014 opened on Friday, 21 March at Melbourne Museum, once again showcasing some of the best work from the state's VCE design and technology students. Over 550 people attended the launch event, including the exhibitors, their families, friends, teachers and principals. All these people have tirelessly supported the students, assisting them to produce the highest standard of work.

The delicious food served at the opening on Friday was designed, created and served by the Catholic Regional College Sydenham students, who spent a long day in the Rowlands kitchen at the Museum preparing for the launch.

From the Performing Arts Faculty

From the Performing Arts Faculty