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“Strive for Excellence” Email: pmac@lism.catholic.edu.au www.pmaclism.catholic.edu.au

Our vision:Our vision:Our vision:Our vision: To create authentic, courageous, faith-filled young people with a passion for learning, respect for relationships and

an ability to contribute to a global community.

Friday, 14th October, 2016

WHAT’S ON IN WEEK 2 TERM 4 Sunday, 16th October - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday, 17th October (Day 6) - Canonisation of St Mary MacKillop - HSC exams continue Senior Science (9.25a.m. – 12.30p.m.) - Years 8 and 10 Religion exams Tuesday, 18th October (Day 7) - HSC exams Community and Family Studies (9.25a.m. – 12.30p.m.) Earth and Environmental Science (1.55p.m. – 5.00p.m.) - Year 10 Marine Studies excursion to Forster - Year 11 Physics excursion to the Powerhouse museum in Sydney Wednesday, 19th October (Day 8) - HSC exams Modern History (9.25a.m. – 12.30p.m.) - Year 11 Visual Arts students to the Glasshouse from 12.20p.m. - CCC Basketball junior finals in Penrith - Year 9 Textiles workshop at the junior campus - Year 11 Visual Arts students to the Glasshouse from 12.20p.m. Thursday, 20th October (Day 9) - HSC exams Biology (9.25a.m. – 12.30p.m.) Software Design and Development (1.55p.m. – 5.00p.m.) French Continuers (2.00p.m. – 5.00p.m.) - CCC Basketball junior finals in Penrith - Berg Shield cricket - Year 8 Catch the Wave Day Friday, 21st October (Day 10) - HSC exams Mathematics General 2 (9.25a.m. – 12.00noon) Mathematics (1.55p.m. - 5.00p.m.) Mathematics Extension 2 (1.55p.m. - 5.00p.m.) - Diocesan volleyball in Coffs Harbour COMING UP IN WEEK 3 TERM 4 Sunday, 23rd October - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

- Parent Family Fun Day from 2.00p.m. to 5.00p.m.on the junior campus

- Sunday night St Agnes’ Parish MacKillop music group 5.00p.m. Monday, 24th October (Day 1) - HSC exams continue Ancient History (9.25a.m. – 12.30p.m.) Indonesian Background Speakers (9.30a.m. – 12.30p.m.) Industrial Technology – Timber (1.55p.m. – 3.30p.m.) - Year 12 2017 Retreats - T20 Cricket for Years 7/8 boys at Wayne Richards Park Continued over onto next page

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

WELCOME TO TERM FOUR I hope that all students have had a relaxing break from school over the last two weeks. This term is a busy one and a very important one. Hard work and extra effort will certainly gain rewards and I encourage all students to make their best effort during this term. Please aim to live out our College motto “Summa Tentabo”, “Strive for Excellence”, which means that everyone gives their personal best to all that they do. STAFF CHANGES I welcome back Mr Dom Ashe who was on leave throughout Term 3. I am sure that he has enjoyed a break from all his work and I thank Mrs Ellen McKell who has very capably replaced him for the term. Ellen will now move to be the Leader of Pastoral Care for Year 10 replacing Mr Warren Lorger who is now the Leader of Administration and Staff Pastoral Care. I also welcome back Mrs Erin Denham who has been on maternity leave. Erin will be job sharing with Mrs Lea Ellison for this term and will resume her full-time position including her role as Leader of Sport in 2017. Ms Linda Frankham has decided not to return to Port Macquarie and Mr Brent Lowrey will continue teaching her classes for the remainder of the year.

ASSESSMENT TASKS DUE IN WEEK 2 Year 10 Monday Religion In class assessment Year 9 Monday PASS In class assessment Year 9 Monday Drama Hand in and in class assessment Year 8 Monday Religion In class assessment

HOMEWORK CLUB Junior Library: Monday to Thursday 3.20p.m.- 4.00p.m. Senior Library: Monday to Thursday 3.15p.m.- 5.00p.m.

MATHS TUTORIAL Junior Tutorial is held in room 12 on the junior campus Tuesdays and Fridays, 7.45a.m.- 8.30a.m. Senior General Maths Tutorial is held in room 49 on the junior campus Mondays, 7.45a.m. to 8.45a.m.

Tuesday, 25th October (Day 2) - HSC exams Geography (9.25a.m. – 12.30p.m.) - Year 12 2017 Retreats Wednesday, 26th October (Day 3) - HSC exams Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (9.25a.m. – 12.30p.m.) Mathematics Extension 1 (1.55p.m. – 4.00p.m.) - Year 12 2017 Retreats - Year 10 English Tasks periods 1 to 3 Thursday, 27th October (Day 4) - HSC exams Studies of Religion I (9.25a.m. – 11.00a.m.) Studies of Religion II (9.25a.m. – 12.30p.m.) History Extension (1.55p.m. – 4.00p.m.) - Duke of Edinburgh Silver second expedition Friday, 28th October (Day 5) - HSC exams Business Studies (9.25a.m. – 12.30p.m.) Society and Culture (1.55p.m. - 4.00p.m.) - World Teachers’ Day Saturday, 29th October - Family Retreat SDA Convention Centre, Stuarts Point. Refer to the back of this newsletter for more information

Mrs Sharon Beard who has been working at the College for thirteen years has resigned from her position as WH&S officer and I wish her all the best in her retirement. Sharon has been an extremely professional and hardworking staff member; she has fulfilled a crucial role in the school looking after WH&S and I am indebted to her for the passion she gives to her work. CONGRATULATIONS Liam Coelho (Year 12)has been nominated for Encore for his drumline piece "Te Sueno La Cara” accompanied by the SAPSS drumline and his percussion ensemble piece titled "As One". This is an outstanding achievement for Liam and I congratulate him sincerely; he is a very talented and hardworking young man. We are blessed to have such a wonderful teacher, Mr Rob Denham, who has certainly supported all of his HSC Music students extremely professionally throughout the last two years. It is particularly important to acknowledge the expertise of Mr Mark Spence who has worked with Liam in preparing these two pieces. Mark's skills are rare outside of metropolitan areas and his role in working with our drum line and percussion students is a vital one. Alecia Smith has been nominated for Callback 2016 for her Core Performance and her Major Study Performance in Dance. This is also an outstanding achievement for a HSC student and I congratulate Alecia sincerely; she has completed the course via distance education, as up until this year we have not had a Dance teacher. Alecia is a very talented dancer and she should be very proud of this achievement. STUDENT LEADERSHIP COLLEGE CAPTAINS, VICE CAPTAINS, HOUSE CAPTAINS AND STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL Our College is a partnership between staff, parents, students, parish and the community. Student input into formal decision-making is integral to our mutual success. A formal and structured Student Leadership Council will provide a forum for students to express their views and to have them heard. As a College we aim to provide a formal and recognised process to effectively and fairly gather and express students’ opinions, suggestions and recommendations regarding relevant school issues and in doing so:

• enhance co-operation within the school and encourage school spirit; • have student representation actively working with their peers so that the thoughts and ideas they bring to

council reflect the student body rather than their personal views only; • follow up ideas with actions; • create a more enjoyable atmosphere at school; • provide responsible leadership of the student body.

We have completed the process of nomination and voting for the Year 12 2017 leaders and were able to present these students to the student body at assembly this week. I sincerely congratulate the following students and also highly commend the students who stood for election. We certainly have a strong group of students who all possess leadership qualities, so I look forward to a successful year with Year 12 as they lead us in 2017 at MacKillop College.

CAPTAINS Caleb Gallagher and Jorga Attard

VICE CAPTAINS Charles Finnerty and Chloe Boller

YEAR 12 HOUSE CAPTAINS

FLINDERS INNES MACQUARIE OXLEY Isaac Lawrence Emma Bleasdale Jade Horton Samuel Magennis

YEAR 12 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

Sophie Bailey Kiara Bishop Lachlan Kirkland Thomas Schumann Brock Sherlock HSC EXAMS I ask that the whole College community keep our Year 12 students in their prayers and thoughts as they complete their Higher School Certificate exams. It is a very important and challenging time in their lives and I sincerely wish them all the best.

Prayer for Year 12 students

Let us especially pray for our young people as they begin the HSC exams. God we ask that they especially feel your closeness during this exam period.

Give them calm hearts and quiet confidence in the knowledge that you hold them in the palm of your hand. Bless them with keen understanding and retentive memory.

Give them the ability to grasp things correctly, be exact in their explanations and an ability to express themselves clearly.

Point out the beginning, direct their progress and help them in the completion of each of their responses. Holy Spirit send them your gifts of wisdom and knowledge.

We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen The school community will keep Year 12 in their prayers throughout the duration of the exams.

YEAR 12 AWARDS First Place – HSC courses

SUBJECT STUDENT

Ancient History Courtney Irwin

Biology Anthony Lutton

Business Studies Ellie Kable

Community & Family Studies Kimberley Robertson

Dance Alecia Smith

Drama Jayme Zimmermann

Earth & Environmental Science Gabrielle Potts-Todd

Engineering Studies Joseph Tierney

Geography Max Lower

Hospitality Jasmine Cramp

Indonesian Background Speakers Danys Narendri

Modern History Thomas Rogers

Music 1 Helena Thomas

Senior Science Tyler McKellar

Standard English Morgan Jones

Visual Arts Sebastian Nocelli

1 Unit Studies of Religion

Advanced English

Blake Johnson

Design & Technology

Mathematics

Sean Bailey

Engineering Studies

Industrial Technology - Timber

Mitchell Paterson

Extension 1 English

Extension 2 English

Georgia Puriri

Standard English

French Continuers

Morgan Jones

2 Unit Studies of Religion

History Extension

PDHPE

Hannah Newman

Food Technology

General Mathematics

Legal Studies

Diana Smith

Chemistry

Mathematics Extension 1

Mathematics Extension 2

Physics

Jade Conway

Outstanding Academic Achievement Award Outstanding Academic Application Award Courtney Irwin Sean Bailey Lucie Williams Thomas Rogers Liam Coelho Lauren Judge Sebastian Nocelli Joelle Doust Lianne Seidenman Jasmin Lund Makailah Jessop-Ryan Molly Kalchbauer Jade Dulovic Morgan Jones Joseph Tierney Britney Duck Ellie Kable Shir Seidenman James Gallagher McKenzie Kirby-Brown Isabella White Hannah Newman Tom Madden Zoe Lobb Anneka Mitchell Jade Conway Kimberley Robertson Diana Smith Erinn Smith James Ting Helena Thomas Blake Johnson Rohan Toft

Creative Arts Award Australian Defence Force – Long Mullo Award – PC Participation Hannah Post Tan Award for Leadership PC 19 – Mrs Bailey & Mrs Hartley James Ting

“May the Spirit of the Lord be with you”

Anne O’Brien

Principal aobrien@lism.catholic.edu.au

PARENT INVITATION MACKILLOP FAMILY FUN DAY When: Sunday, 23rd October Time: 2.00p.m. - 5.00p.m. Where: MacKillop College grounds around near the College Hall An afternoon of fun games will be planned and led by students. Families can come along, have some fun and parents will have time to connect with other parents. Please bring your own picnic chairs and join in. A free sausage sizzle will be provided and soft drinks and snacks will be on sale. Parents can bring their own drinks and nibbles if they wish.

Anne O’Brien

Principal aobrien@lism.catholic.edu.au

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – CURRIULUM AND ADMINISTRATION NEWS I welcome back all our students into what will be very busy Term 4. Whilst our Year 12 students will begin their final assessments in the form of the HSC exams, in week 2 the yearly assessment period for Years 7-10 begins. Students should be regularly receiving task notifications and study guides for all of their final assessment tasks. In week 6 and 7 of this term we have a consolidated assessment block whereby students will sit formal exam-style assessments. The time post-assessments is vital in consolidating our understanding of content, refining our skills and building new knowledge as students move towards the next year of their schooling. All learning that occurs post-assessment and up until the last days of the school year will be purposeful and of meaning. Each week throughout the term our newsletter we will focus on what Key Learning Areas will be doing throughout Term 4 for Years 7-10 leading into and out of the assessment period. I encourage all families to engage in dialogue around each of the subject areas as the term progresses. Year 11 students start the final stage of their secondary education. Term 4 is the first term of their HSC year and these students will be very busy building on content from the Preliminary courses as they move toward their first assessment task in the latter stages of the term. All students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the relevant assessment policy and procedures and begin organising assessment calendars as the term unfolds. WHAT’S HAPPENING IN RELIGION TERM 4 YEAR 7 From weeks 1- 6 Year 7 will be focusing on the topic ‘Affirming Human Dignity’. Scripture teaches that we are all made in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:27). This belief informs much of the Catholic Church’s social and moral teaching and shapes our understanding of human relationships. In this unit students will be encouraged to deepen their understanding of the human person; the inherent dignity and equality of all people and Christian moral decision making. This will culminate in an assessment task due by week 6 where students apply this knowledge to the issue of refugees and draft a letter to their local MP calling for the Australian government to treat refugees in accordance with our faith. In weeks 7-10 students will be looking at different ways of praying and how they can deepen their relationship with God. The focus in the last few weeks will look towards Christmas. YEAR 8 From weeks 1-6 Year 8 will complete the unit ‘Striving for Goodness’. The topic explores how within the Christian worldview God is acknowledged as the highest good. Created in the image and likeness of God, women and men are inherently good. In this unit students will explore and affirm the good in their lives and the reality that the distortion of good can prevent us from realising the fullness of our humanity.

There will be an in-class assessment task due by week 6 focusing on good in the world. For the remainder of the term Year 8 will focus on the topic ‘Alive in Christ’. This considers how every baptised person has an ongoing responsibility to follow Jesus’ way of life in their thoughts, words and actions. In this unit students will investigate the counter-cultural nature of Jesus’ ministry and how his actions reflect the love of God. They will reflect upon the call to be an authentic witness to a life of faith as we guide students at MacKillop College to live their lives as disciples of Jesus. YEAR 9 Year 9 focus on the topic ‘The Catholic Church in Australia’ for the first six weeks of Term 4. They will consider the history and traditions of the Australian Church and those who have shaped the Church we have today. The unit also looks to the future and how students can play a role in reigniting the Church in Australia. The unit will contain an assessment task where students research one key aspect of the Church’s history in Australia and present it to the class. From week 7 -10 students will focus on the ‘Search for Meaning’. This unit considers that the desire for knowledge and understanding has been evident throughout human history. Our Catholic tradition teaches that all knowledge comes from God and that it can only be fully understood in this context. For Catholics the search for meaning is an expression of our inherent desire to know God. It is only when we bring together knowledge and meaning, faith and reason, that we uncover the truths of life. We work with students to identify how their faith shapes their major life decisions. YEAR 10 The unit ‘Ancient and Indigenous Religions’ is the focus up until week 6. This will culminate in a prepared response during the exam period. The topic accepts, as a foundational principle, the Catholic teaching regarding the innate human response to the transcendent and on the dignity of all people. Students follow the Church’s suggestion that, while adhering to their own faith and identity, Catholics should be aware of the answers given to the universal questions by major world religions. They do this by looking at historical religions and their approach to the transcendent. Following the examinations students will look at the topic ‘Personal Moral Responsibility’. In this unit students will categorise a range of situations where Christians are called to follow their conscience. Students will define the term 'sin' and locate examples of sinfulness in the Scripture and in the world. The unit requires students to identify the sequence of stages involved in a moral decision and use this process to solve a moral dilemma. In particular students will identify the Catholic perspective on a range of moral issues and discuss the complexities of moral decision in contemporary society. REQUEST FOR LEAVE – HOLIDAYS A quick reminder to families that Government Legislation states schools can no longer approve leave for students taking holidays. Whilst an explanation of the leave is still required by the school and this absence will be recorded as explained, it cannot be justified or approved. As a side note whenever possible families are encouraged to avoid taking leave during the school term due to the impact on a student’s educational progress.

Adam Kelly

Assistant Principal – Curriculum and Administration ajkelly@lism.catholic.edu.au

ST AGNES’ PARISH NEWS Mass of the Angels The Mass of the Angels will be held in St Agnes’ Church on Tuesday, 25th October at the 5.15p.m. Mass. This Mass provides an opportunity for grandparents, parents, individuals and families to remember the ones in their lives who are no longer with them. All parishioners are invited to come together to pray for one another and for all who grieve the loss of a child. Mass will be followed by a light supper.

EVANGELISATION NEWS IGNITE CONFERENCE 2016 At the end of Term 3, 29 students from Years 10 and 11 headed to Brisbane to attend the annual Ignite Conference. This is a Catholic youth conference that each year hosts around 1000 young people who participate in workshops, attend keynote presentations and also take part in the Sacraments (Reconciliation, Adoration and the Eucharist). It was a wonderful opportunity for our students, along with around 400 other students from the Lismore Diocese, to be formed and inspired in their faith. Congratulations to all our MacKillop students who took advantage of this great opportunity; they were a credit to our College and it was great to journey with them during this time. A huge thanks also to Marg Gobius and Zac Parnell who accompanied us all on this trip and helped out in so many ways.

Joan Lancaster Leader of School Evangelisation jlancaster@lism.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 12 NEWS FAREWELL MASS AND ASSEMBLY On the last day of Term 3 we were able to formally farewell the Year 12 cohort. I take this opportunity to thank the large number of staff who assisted as well as the attendance of so many parents and friends. In particular to Rob Denham and the College musicians; Joan Lancaster, Judy Smallwood, Jenni Searson and Sarah Smith for the mass organisation and presentation; and Kelly Higham and her PC group who rearranged the space following the mass for the assembly; Lincoln Beddoe for being our official photographer. To Georgie Pender, Pat Lucas-Lloyd and the Year 11 Hospitality students for the delicious morning tea; Jess Inglis for the Year 12 media presentation; and to Jenny Hunt for her amazing organisational contributions. Finally, a big thank you to Father Peter for conducting the Mass. During the Assembly and final PC Roll Call, each student was presented with a scroll containing the College Prayer as well as a USB containing copies of the media presentations shown at recent assemblies. There were also some memorable speeches from our outgoing Vice Captains, Hannah Post and James Ting, College Captains Lucie Williams and Charles Gaherity and our College Principal, Mrs Anne O’Brien.

HSC EXAMS AND POSSIBLE HOCKEY FIELD TRAFFIC DISRUPT IONS These begin Thursday, 13th October (English Paper 1) and finish on Friday, 4th November (Design & Technology). Students are reminded that there could be traffic delays associated with the construction of the new hockey field if they use the access road off Koala Street. It is highly recommended that all students access the upper carpark from Ocean Drive/Lochinvar Place.

Phil Lloyd Year 12 Leader of Pastoral Care plloyd@lism.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 11 NEWS RETREAT On Thursday of this week I distributed to all Year 11 students a final reminder note for their upcoming Retreat (Monday, 24th – Wednesday, 26th October). This note includes the departure times for each of the three Retreat venues and a detailed list of required items. Students who have specific dietary needs have also been reminded to fill out the provided form and return it to me as soon as possible. HOMEWORK CLUB All students in Year 11 are reminded that the Homework Club is still operating Monday through to Thursday afternoons for the remainder of Term 4. Homework Club provides students with a quiet and safe environment to study and complete assigned tasks until 5.00p.m. each afternoon. We hope to see this important resource being used by Year 11 students as the term progresses. Andrew Marsh Year 11 Leader of Pastoral Care amarsh@lism.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 10 NEWS

WELCOME BACK It was great to see students ret urn to school looking refreshed and rested after a well-deserved holiday. Hopefully everyone is re-energised for a new term that is sure to be filled with challenge and opportunity. With only one term remaining before students embark upon their Stage 6 studies, it will be a special time to enjoy shared friendships before students pursue perhaps separate courses of study in 2017. I would encourage all students to value these final weeks together as a cohort and ensure that they make lots of positive memories for the future. WELL DONE A hearty congratulations to Thomas Berryman who has been achieving amazing things in the pool! At the end of Term 3, Tom competed at the School Sport Australia Swimming Championships in Darwin. He won an individual gold medal in the 15-16 year boys’ 50m backstroke, a silver medal in the 15-16 year boys’ 4 x 50m freestyle relay team and a silver medal in the boys’ all age 8 x 50m relay team. He also had three top 5 finishes in his other events. An outstanding effort!

WELLBEING Students will be focusing on making positive choices in next week’s Wellbeing lesson. It is important to reflect on the choices that we make and consider the impact they have had, in order to be better prepared for difficult choices in the future. Students will look at strategies that may help them with this process to more easily navigate the sometimes difficult path to adulthood. THANK YOU My sincere thanks goes to Ms Tracey Bewicke for her care, leadership and efforts in her role as Leader of Pastoral Care last term. Ms Bewicke continues in her pastoral role this term with 10M1 who have all missed her and will be excited for her return. BUS PASS APPLICATIONS FOR 2017 Parents of students entering Year 11 next year are now asked to apply for a student bus pass. The only way this can be done is by visiting www.transportnsw.info/school-students. Choose the first option on the page - Apply for a free school travel pass for 2017. Once your online application is complete, you must print the application and return it to your child’s 2017 school for verification. It will then be forwarded to Busways. Ellen McKell Year 10 Leader of Pastoral Care emckell@lism.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 9 NEWS Welcome back to the final term of the year. As I have said in the past students will get out what they put in. It is for this reason that students need to ensure they set up a study plan so they do not become overwhelmed. If students need assistance with this I am more than happy to assist them. CANBERRA The Canberra trip was a great experience with such a quality group of students. The students engaged in all of the activities and conducted themselves in an outstanding manner. This attitude ensured that students had a worthwhile experience. Glen Littler Year 9 Leader of Pastoral Care glittler@lism.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 8 NEWS Year 8 commenced Term 4 laudably and students should focus upon working towards achieving more in their pursuit of excellence. WELCOME Welcome to George Murphy and his family who have moved from England; we hope they settle comfortably into our MacKillop College community and town. CHECK AND COLLECT Various items were left with me from South West Rocks camp after a hasty and wet pack-up. Students must check their school email for a list of lost property and reclaim their belongings by the end of this week.

CONGRATULATIONS Alex Lister has been selected to play in the prestigious basketball competition called D League held in Sydney over the next four weekends. The players selected are the top 20 in NSW Country State for each age division. Alex will be playing in the U16 boys’ team - a significant achievement indeed. YOUTH FRONTIERS SHOWCASE I was privileged to attend the Youth Frontiers Showcase this week to celebrate the endeavours of 10 students from our Year 8 group who have planned and implemented a community-based project these last six months. Each student has been an authentic example of Mary MacKillop in their commitment and enthusiasm towards meeting a community need. Congratulations to: • Zoe Brennan who organised community presenters for Years 7 and 8 girls to workshop issues that nurture a

positive body image and healthy behaviours; • Lily Burgmann for preparing entertainment for young people struggling with difficult situations; • Klaire Fallon who organised an array of entertaining activities for Year 7 to foster multicultural awareness; • Phoebe Hiatt for leading a popular running club for St Peter’s Primary students before school; • Brooke Higham who operated worthwhile alternative lunchtime activities as a ‘hangout’ for Year 7 students; • Alexander Horder for organising a sports program as an alternative to ‘screen time’ for primary students; • Zac Lawrence for assisting the aged to use technology with greater confidence; • Patrick Lockwood who ran a basketball clinic for St Peter’s Primary students; • Amelia Munro for organising fun activities to engage students of the ASPECT school; and • Miah Redfern who organised youth visits to people in aged care. UPCOMING EVENTS Next Monday, 17th October in the junior MPC, period 3, Year 8 will complete the Lismore Catholic Schools Office Religious Education exam. This is a 50 question multiple choice exam to assess student knowledge and understanding of Catholic practices and beliefs. The results of this test are expected to be returned to the College by the end of November. The test is used as a diagnostic tool that directs teaching and learning. It is important that all Year 8 students be present at school on this day. The same examination expectations and guidelines will apply to this Religion test, including catch-up examination procedure. YEAR 8 ‘CATCH THE WAVE’ REFLECTION DAY On Thursday, 20th October a team of local Youth Ministry Officers will be facilitating the “Catch the Wave” Retreat for all Year 8 students in our MPC. The Retreat is an introduction to the CSYMA program which begins in Year 9. Current CSYMA students in Year 9 and 10 will also be facilitating the program. Following on from this day, students will be given the opportunity to apply to be part of the Year 9 CSYMA class in 2017. This class will follow the regular curriculum pathway, as well as participating in various ministry activities within our school and at various primary schools.

The Retreat will address themes that are at the heart of the Catholic faith, and meet the young people where they are in regards to their faith and development. Themes such as Self Image and God’s Love, the Salvation Message and the Gospel Message in Modern Society are explored as well as an opening session titled ‘The Call’, on the Call of Jesus in each and every one of us.

Year 8 students will attend their regular classes in periods 1 and 2 on the day, and then participate in the day for all the lessons after recess. Students are required to wear their sports uniform. We are looking forward to an energetic and fun day and hope that Year 8 take up this opportunity with much enthusiasm.

Nicole O’Connell Year 8 Leader of Pastoral Care noconnell@lism.catholic.edu.au

YEAR 7 NEWS

Well it’s nice to be back … special thanks to Mrs Ellen McKell who has done an excellent job as Pastoral Co-ordinator in my absence, and Mrs Tracie Hartley who took my classes and did a splendid job teaching the subjects. 10 weeks to go and lots of things to be done … for Year 7 there are assessment tasks to be completed prior to exam period. Please check below: 1. Week 3 – French. 2. Week 4 – Art. 3. Week 5 - French and English. 4. Week 6 - Exams: Religion, Science, PDHPE and Music. 5. Week 7 - Exams: History and Maths. 6. Week 8 - Assessment period ends. All Year 7 should be planning and budgeting their time effectively throughout the next 7 weeks and not leaving things to complete at the last minute. Having had the chance to reflect on Principal’s Awards, we have 100/225 students who have received this prestigious award with the possibility of other students to achieve this prior to the end of year. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to the following students who have received a Silver Principal’s Award: Jessica Barrance, Britney Densham-Ingram, Charli Keir , Ikayr Sheers (x2) and Mitchell Simmons. Congratulations to the following students who have received a Pastoral Co-ordinator’s Award: Saoirse Barltrop (x2), Jessica Barrance, Britney Densham-Ingram, Sophie Evans, Charli Keir , Kashia McGrath, Dana Schumann, Caidyn Sharman, Ikayr Sheers (x4), Mitchell Simmons, Liana Williams and Gabriela Yuzucu. A further congratulations to the Year 7/8 girls’ netball team who performed very well at the Netball NSW Schools Cup, finishing 3rd overall. A special mention to Abbey Cross, Chloe Garvey, Emma Jordan, Kimberley Palmer and Petrea Spencer who were flying the Year 7 flag. Have a great weekend! Dom Ashe Year 7 Leader of Pastoral Care dashe@lism.catholic.edu.au

HSIE NEWS HSIE CANBERRA EXCURSION At the end of last term Year 9 MacKillop students visited Canberra for an education tour of the national capital. Students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy. We had a range of excellent visits that included Parliament House, the Australian Electoral Commission, the National Museum of Australia and the Australian War Memorial. The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributed funding of $30 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate was deducted from the cost to parents of the excursion. Andrew Evans Leader of Learning HSIE aevans@lism.catholic.edu.au

LEGAL STUDIES NEWS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL FUND UPDATE Our HSC Legal students had the pleasure of handing over $10,000 to the Domestic Violence Specialist and Court Advocacy Services at their farewell assembly on Friday, 23rd September. Essential Energy BBQs contributed significantly to this amount by raising $3450, and eventuated thanks to an eloquent email written by one of our graduating legal students, Lauren Judge. We received the following email from the CEO John Cleland: “ I am delighted that we were able to contribute to the achievement of such a positive outcome for this very worthwhile initiative.The primary catalyst was the extremely eloquent and compelling e-mail Lauren Judge sent me at the outset. It is always a pleasure to be involved in initiatives where there is an obvious level of professionalism and passion, which was most certainly the case on this occasion.” Gemma Morley CEO of the DV Specialist Services expressed her gratitude to all of the students “Know that through your efforts you have touched the lives of women and children living the nightmare that is domestic and family violence and more broadly contributed to raising awareness of domestic and family violence in our local community,” The HSC Legal students of 2016 are now passing the fund over to the class of 2017 and hope the fund will continue to make a significant difference to victims in the local community. Nicole Bailey Legal Studies Teacher nbailey@lism.catholic.edu.au

MCCENTRAL LIBRARY CONNECT NEWS Year 12 English students will soon be searching for Discovery - Other Related Texts (ORTs). An extensive libguide is available to assist students in finding an ORT. The link to this guide is http://mccentral.libguides.com/discovery

Many ideas are collated in the libguide along with reviews of books available from the senior and junior libraries. Year 12 students are welcome to borrow from both the junior and senior libraries. The libguide covers many aspects of discovery.

• The arts • Micro worlds • Discovering the past • New frontiers • AHA moments • Science fiction • Ideas and innovation • Other worlds • Children and first discoveries • The natural sciences • Inventions • Mathematics • People and societies • Under the sea • Australia – migrant stories • Science news • Boy meets girl • Self discovery • Crime writing • Senses • Relationships • Faith • War literature • Rites of passage • Rediscovery • Unexpected discovery • Lost Worlds • Voyages of discovery • Missing Persons • Exploration • Pompeii • Maps and views of the world • Richard III • Journeys • Terracotta army • Legendary lands • Titanic • Mountains • Treasure • Travel • Tutankhamun’s tomb • Discovery picture books • Scientific Discovery

Students are also able to search for resources held in the College library via the library catalogue – found on the College Moodle site in Quick Links. Use the search term Discovery HSC English. Over 400 resources are accessible.

Suzanne Penson Teacher/Librarian spenson@lism.catholic.edu.au

SPORT NEWS YEAR 7 Week 2 Week 3

7.1 TB 9.10am – 10.50am

Monday 17th Oct PMQ Pool

Swim Survive Certificate

Monday 24th Oct PMQ Pool

Swim Survive Certificate 7.2 CC

9.10am – 10.50am Monday 17th Oct

PMQ Pool Swim Survive Certificate

Monday 24th Oct Flynns Beach

Surf Awareness 7.3 AH

9.10am – 10.50am Monday 17th Oct

PMQ Pool Swim Survive Certificate

Monday 24th Oct Flynns Beach

Surf Awareness 7.4 ED

11.10am – 12.50pm Thursday 20th Oct

PMQ Pool Swim Survive Certificate

Thursday 27th Oct PMQ pool

Swim Survive Certificate 7.5 PF

11.10am – 12.50pm Thursday 20th Oct

PMQ Pool Swim Survive Certificate

Thursday 27th Oct Flynns Beach

Surf Awareness 7.6 WL

11.10am – 12.50pm Thursday 20th Oct

PMQ Pool Swim Survive Certificate

Thursday 27th Oct Flynns Beach

Surf Awareness 7.7 GL

11.10am – 12.50pm Monday 17th Oct

PMQ Pool Swim Survive Certificate

Monday 24th Oct PMQ Pool

Swim Survive Certificate 7.8 KC

11.10am – 12.50pm Monday 17th Oct

Flynns Beach Surf Awareness

Monday 24th Oct Flynns Beach

Surf Awareness 7.9 MM

11.10am – 12.50pm Monday 17th Oct

Flynns Beach Surf Awareness

Monday 24th Oct Flynns Beach

Surf Awareness YEAR 8 Week 2 18/10/16

Surf Awareness

SA

Hydro Golf RD

Kick Boxing DMU

Beach Games

PF

Gym Fitness

JW

Kayaking CSE &

DS

Rec Walking

ZF & DD

Indoor Cricket

SS Week 3 25/10/16

Indoor Cricket

DA

Surf Awareness

GL

Hydro Golf CC

Kick Boxing

JC

Beach Games WL

Gym Fitness

KC

Kayaking RM & ZF

Rec Walking AH & LHE

YEAR 9 AND 10 Sport groups will be finalised and put up in PC rooms before the end of the week, students will need to check these lists to ensure they know the sport in which they are participating. The following sports were offered, however, due to lack of interest not all will run. Sport Venue / Bus Mountain Biking Wayne Richards Park Football School Netball/Basketball School Hockey and Bat/Stick Sports Hockey Field Gym Fit Junior Gym - School Walk for fitness Variety of beaches or local walking tracks Beach Fitness Held at local beaches Zumba School Learn to Surf Flynn’s Beach Surfing Flynn’s Beach Tennis Westport Tennis Club Ten Pin Bowling Wave Bowl Rock Climbing Centre of Gravity

YEAR 9 AND 10 SPORT SELECTIONS A reminder that no student will be permitted to leave the school for sport without parental permission in the form of the signed sport selection notes. Thank you to those students who returned their notes promptly. UPCOMING EVENTS: Sport Event Date Basketball NSWCCC Basketball Junior Championships - Penrith 19th-21st October Volleyball Diocesan Volleyball - Coffs Harbour 21st October T20 Cricket Wayne Richards 24th October Water Polo Diocesan Water Polo at Ballina 7th-8th November Surfing Diocesan Surfing Sawtell 9th November Touch Football 7/8 All Schools State Touch Final 10th November

REPRESENTATIVE SPORTS RUGBY 7’S Years 9 and 10 girls attended a rugby union gala day in Crescent Head last term to play 7’s rugby and try out for the Mid North Coast team. Three MacKillop College students were successful in their selection for this representative team. Congratulations to Leilani Grainger , Jessica O’Brien and Jacqueline Palmer.

YEARS 7/8 STATE NETBALL FINALS The Netball NSW Schools Cup had 913 teams entered at the start of the year, across the different categories. After local days and regional finals, this was reduced to the top 24 teams at the State Finals (eight in each category) which were held on Tuesday, 20th September at Netball Central in Sydney. Our MacKillop Years 7/8 team made it to the State Finals representing the North Coast region. This team represented our school and region proudly, competing against schools from all sectors, to finish in 3rd position. They were also the highest placed Catholic school. Players in the team were Aleigha Biron, Abbey Cross, Laura Ellison, Chloe Garvey, Emma Jordan, Cian Leahy, Maia Marino , Amy Murphy , Kimberley Palmer and Petrea Spencer. Special thanks is extended to our umpire, Monique Copelin, who did a wonderful job at this carnival. Andrea Huxley Leader of Sport ahuxley@lism.catholic.edu.au

COLLEGE MUSIC NEWS

“Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.” Martin Luther King

REHEARSALS IN WEEK 2 TERM 4 MONDAY

• Senior Stage Band/Praise Band – NO REHEARSAL TUESDAY

• SAPSS Concert Band – 7.30a.m. – 8.45a.m, SEE MORNING NOTICES • Percussion Ensemble – 8.00a.m. – 8.45a.m, J12 Music Room

WEDNESDAY • Senior Stage Band – 7.45a.m. – 8.45a.m, Performing Arts Theatre • Vocal Ensemble – 8.00a.m. – 8.45a.m, J16 Music Room • Choir – lunchtime, J14 Music Room • SAPSS Drum Line – 4.00p.m. - 5.00p.m. St Joseph’s Regional College

THURSDAY • Concert Band – 7.45a.m. – 8.45a.m, J16 Music Room • Year 7 Vocal Ensemble – 8.00a.m. – 8.45a.m, J14 Music Room • Trumpet Ensemble – SEE MORNING NOTICES • Saxophone Ensemble – SEE MORNING NOTICES

FRIDAY • Little Big Band – 7.45a.m. – 8.45a.m, J16 Music Room • Big Band – 7.45a.m. – 8.45a.m, Performing Arts Theatre • Junior Stage Band – SEE MORNING NOTICES • Jazz Ensemble “Groove Merchants” – Lunchtime, Performing Arts Theatre

UPCOMING EVENTS SENIOR CONCERT PRACTICE • Monday, 17th October, lunchtime, Performing Arts Theatre, HSC music students. YOUTH MASS • Sunday, 23rd October, 4.00p.m. – 6.00p.m, St Agnes’ Church Port Macquarie, Praise Band and

Vocal Ensemble. WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY • Wednesday, 26th October, period 1, Junior MPC, Concert Band SENIOR CONCERT PRACTICE • Monday, 31st October, lunchtime, Performing Arts Theatre, HSC music students. JUNIOR SCHOOL ASSEMBLY • Wednesday, 9th November, period 1, Junior MPC, Little Big Band YEAR 12 GRADUATION NIGHT • Friday, 11th November, time TBA, Panthers Auditorium, ‘Groove Merchants’, Big Band and Senior Stage Band. SENIOR CONCERT PRACTICE • Monday, 14th November, lunchtime, Performing Arts Theatre, HSC music students. YOUTH MASS • Sunday, 20th November, 4.00p.m. – 6.00p.m, St Agnes’ Church Port Macquarie, Praise Band and Vocal Ensemble. WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY • Wednesday, 23rd November, period 1, Junior MPC, Vocal Ensemble MACKILLOP COLLEGE MUSIC EXPO • Thursday, 1st December, 9.00a.m. – 3.00p.m, Junior MPC, ALL MUSIC ENSEMBLES CO-CURRICULAR MUSIC SHOWCASE AND AWARDS NIGHT • Thursday, 1st December, 6.00p.m. – 8.30p.m, Junior MPC, ALL MUSIC ENSEMBLES Please contact Mr Denham with any questions relating to the co-curricular music program at MacKillop College or visit the College website and click on the Creative Arts tab. Rob Denham Leader of Co-curricular Music rdenham@lism.catholic.edu.au

CANTEEN ROSTER – WEEK 2 TERM 4

Monday Megan Tregier, Kylie Abbott and Christine Brumby 10.40a.m. start Tuesday Treena Heslop and Vanessa Wilson 11.00a.m. start Wednesday Jodie Richmond and Lindell Bailey 11.00a.m. start Thursday Priscilla Turnbull, Jo Madden and Lisa Richards 10.40a.m. start Friday Cindy Mullens, Margie Cassegrain and Jackie Jovanic 10.40a.m. start

COMMUNITY NEWS

Community news and invitations from the MacKillop College parent social group are now accessible from our website on the following links: Community news: http://www.pmaclism.catholic.edu.au/about-us/community-news Parent connections: http://www.pmaclism.catholic.edu.au/about-us/parent-connections These items will stay on the website until the event has taken place.

Walkathon updateWalkathon updateWalkathon updateWalkathon update

Final Tally days were held this week.

ALL AMOUNTS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE BY FRIDAY, 21 ST OCTOBER.

Thank you

We will ‘walk the walk’ on Friday, 9th December!

Games Evening activities Outdoor activities in

beautiful surroundings

FAITH

FAMILY

RETREAT

2016

Relax and enjoy quality family time and activities Meet and connect with other families All families welcome

FUN

Costs covered excluding some optional

activities

Click HERE or go to http://goo.gl/UygRMH

Choose either the date or the venue that suits you

Northern Retreat October 22/23 Tyalgum Ridge Retreat. For more information contact Jo Kelly: (m) 0407706454 Southern Retreat October 29/30 SDA Convention Centre, Stuarts Point. For more information contact Peta Rourke: (m) 0400420614

Join us for the 2016 Family Retreat Nourish, Nurture, Grow

HOW TO REGISTER

Programs for all ages 0—Adult Adult Sessions facilitated by the Missionaries

of God’s Love Meeting you where you are at in

your faith journey Mass, reconciliation, prayer FREE

LISMORE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

PARENT ASSEMBLY

Promoting Faith and Family for a Fullness of Life

FAMILY

Giinagay “Welcome” Ngujawiny “You mob”

An invitation to a weekend of fun and socialising in the Aboriginal Catholic spirit

ONE MOB, ONE VOICE, ONE SPIRIT

A spiritually enriching opportunity for parents and care givers of children in

Parish Schools. All are invited to join together for an exciting time to

strengthen family life through our Catholic faith. This can be the start of a new beginning in a busy and stressful life, and a great opportunity to strengthen and reconnect – to stop and take time out as a family. Presenter John Lochowiak Mass Celebrant

Father Ron Perrett

There is an opportunity for people to

be Baptised at this event. Please call

Doreen for preparation information

and registration before 16th

September

2016

Accommodation and meals are free for all families with children enrolled in Parish Schools in the Diocese of Lismore. When 9:00 am, Saturday 22nd October to 12:00 pm, Sunday 23rd October 2016

Where Yarrawarra Aboriginal Culture Centre

Register Now Via link: Aboriginal Family Retreat 2016 or http://form.lism.catholic.edu.au/form/62075523471 for Registrations or contact Doreen Flanders on 0419 986 940 or your school’s IEW. Registrations close 14 October, 2016

Strengthening our Aboriginal Catholic Spirituality in everyday life