Vol. 39 No. 18 15th July 2010 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dear members of the Marcellin College family, One of the great joys of my role is the opportunity to interview families who are considering Marcellin as a place they wish to send their sons. All of you have been through this process. I wonder how many of you though can remember the first question that was asked of you at that interview. The question is: why have you chosen Marcellin as the school to which you wish to send your son? This is a fairly straight forward question but it is also one which often elicits an interesting response. When attending to this question many parents suggest that it is difficult to quantify or even qualify their reasons. They tell us that they have been impressed with our approach to educating boys or they speak of their appreciation for our vast co-curricular program or they discuss our thoughtful pastoral care structure. In the end, though many suggest that it is not these tangible programs or policies but rather a less tangible ‘gut feeling’ which convinces them to send there sons to our school. I believe that I can provide some meaning and substance to the ‘gut’ response that these parents feel so strongly. I believe that it is clearly our Marist Charism which is at the heart of the feelings these parents are attempting to articulate. Charism is a word we don’t often hear in the secular world in which we live. Brother John McMahon, former Principal at Marcellin College and regional Director of Marist Schools Australia – Southern Province describes Charism as a gift, a talent bestowed on us by God. Our task in a Marist School is to recognise and highlight the gifts that the Marist Charism has brought to our school and use them in support of the young men in our care. To be true to the development and sustainability of a Religious Charism there is a need to utilise every legitimate opportunity to educate all members of the community - students, parents and staff with regard to the foundational stories and philosophy of the particular religious tradition. Ways of providing for the long term sustainability of the Marist charism are absolutely essential for as Br John McMahon tells us if we are not careful charism can give way to the force of daily routine.

With these thoughts in mind this week the whole staff of Marcellin College spent time reflecting on our Marist Charism and discerning ways and means of strengthening our commitment to and understanding of this vital element on the identity of Marcellin. To support us through this process we were fortunate to have Br. Julian Casey fms – Provincial of the Marist Brothers Melbourne Province, speak to us about what it means to be a lay Marist in the 21st century. Following Br Julian’s address all those present had not only increased their understanding of the significance of the Marist Charism but had also resolved to continue to put this knowledge into practice in consistent and sustained ways in supporting the boys of Marcellin to grow to become good Christians and good citizens of our society. The staff came up with a number of resolutions founded on the five pillars of the Marist Charism which will influence their ways of operating as Lay Marists at Marcellin College. It is my hope that through this work all who join the Marcellin College community will gain that same ‘gut feeling’ to educate boys in a setting where St. Marcellin himself described that all students would be loved and loved equally. One of the many concepts introduced to us by Brother Julian during our Retreat day was that of Marist leadership. I leave you with some of his reflections on the way he believes St. Marcellin would want us to lead and support the young men in our care. To be a good Marist leader in the tradition of St. Marcellin Champagnat one needs to model the following…

• Have a passion to make Jesus known and loved

• Show interest and concern for all you come in contact with.

• Maintain healthy discipline • Be optimistic and faith-filled • Display self possession in times of crisis,

disapproval and criticism

• Be resourceful and practical • Be a peace maker and reconciler • Love them and love them all equally

Yours sincerely, Mark Murphy Principal

REFLECTIONREFLECTIONREFLECTIONREFLECTION Education throughout life is based on four pillars

Learning to know, learning to do, Learning to live together and learning to be.

Formal education systems tend to emphasise the acquisition

of knowledge to the detriment of other types of learning, but it is vital now

to conceive education In a more encompassing fashion.

To educate children is to develop, strengthen

And bring to perfection every faculty or their souls. Above all, it is to form their hearts, their wills, their

characters, Their consciences and their judgements….

(In the footsteps of Marcellin Champagnat – pp 49)

MARCELLIN'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNERMARCELLIN'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNERMARCELLIN'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNERMARCELLIN'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER

MCCA Social CommitteeMCCA Social CommitteeMCCA Social CommitteeMCCA Social Committee

"Where "Where "Where "Where the past meets the present"the past meets the present"the past meets the present"the past meets the present" Join us for a night of entertainment and dancing on

Saturday 14 August 2010 At The Great Hall, "The Centre" Ivanhoe, 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe.

Time: 7.00 pm - 12.30 am Cost: $85.00 per person incl. drinks on arrival followed

by a 3-course meal, beer/wine and soft drinks.

Dress: Lounge suit. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/3746

As there are a limited number of tickets, we urge you to

book as early as possible. For further information on group bookings please contact

Pina Sernio on 0423128124/email: pina@sernio.com.au

St Clement of Rome Parish CelebrationSt Clement of Rome Parish CelebrationSt Clement of Rome Parish CelebrationSt Clement of Rome Parish Celebration

All members of the Marcellin College Community are invited to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Priestly

Ordination of Fr Wahid Riad on Tuesday 17th August 2010 Mass will be celebrated at

St clement of Rome, Egan Drive, Bulleen At 7.30 pm followed by supper.

RSVP: By the 29th July to the Parish Office on 9850 3262.

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL Mr. Adriano Di Prato

Welcome back I wish to welcome back all students and families to Term 3. I particularly wish to acknowledge the Class of 2010 who enter their final semester at Marcellin. The vast majority of their formal assessment occurs throughout this semester with internal Unit 4 SAC tasks, then end of year VCAA exams fast approaching. It is vital that all these young men focus on their goals and aspirations to do very well in their academic studies. The Marcellin community wishes them well. Term 3 Assembly The term commenced with an assembly held in the Quadrangle on Wed 14th July. The focus of this assembly was student achievement. The College recognised the following groups of students:

� Students who represented Australia at a recent World Schools Cross Country Championship, held in Slovakia.

� Students who represented the College at the recent Marist Basketball Carnival, held in Traralgon.

� Students participating in REMAR. In addition to this the College presented Year 11 student Christopher Walsh as the successful applicant to attend the Blessed Mary MackKillop Canonization, which will be held in Rome later this year. The entire Marcellin Community wishes to acknowledge and congratulate all these students and the staff responsible for providing these opportunities. Australian Diving Championships Mathew Pozzobon of Year 9 recently returned from the Australian Diving Championships, held in Perth, where he competed in the 10m platform and the 3m springboard. He was up against 85 divers from across Australia, many of whom have diving scholarships and training at the AIS. The College wishes to congratulate Mathew for placing 4th in Australia! This is a fine achievement.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – OPERATIONS Mr. Oscar Morandini

Marcellin College together with the Manningham City Council are committed to promoting traffic safety around the school. We are proud of the efforts of our crossing supervisors and teachers on before and after school duty, ensuring that our boys are able to safely arrive and depart from the College.

Please remember that the local law officers actively patrol the school to ensure that parking restrictions are being observed and traffic flow is promoted. Parent Tips For Legal Parking Around Schools 1. KNOWLEDGE Be aware of all parking restrictions around the school. 2. COMMON SENSE Be prepared to stop/park your vehicle further away from the school. 3. COMMUNICATION When picking up your son, agree on a location that is both legal and safe. If your son is waiting at a bus stop, keep driving and find a legal stopping area. 4. Organisation Avoid peak times by dropping your son 5-10 minutes earlier and/or 5-10 minutes later when picking up your son. 5. UNDERSTANDING Loading/unloading passengers in a restricted parking area is unacceptable and deemed illegal. 6. ROLE MODEL Set a good example for your school community and your own child by observing the parking restrictions, especially in Sandra Street. Tips for safely using school crossings 1. Obey the signals from the crossing supervisor 2. Wait behind the crossing supervisor as vehicles are driving past 3. Walk between the white lines Clarification of school parking restrictions Schools have a number of parking restrictions on the roads near and outside schools. Some restrictions display signage such as No-Stopping, No Parking, Bus Zones Bus Stops and permissible parking areas up to 5 minutes. Other restrictions rely on the driver’s knowledge of Road Rules Victoria 2009, such as double parking, stopping too close to intersections and stopping on or near children’s crossings. Definitions of each offence are provided below.

Definitions of offences around schools

NO-STOPPING – A driver must not stop on a length of road or in an area to which a no stopping sign applies.

NO-PARKING – A driver of a vehicle must not stop on a length of road or in an area to which a no parking sign applies, unless the driver; (a) Is dropping off, or picking up, passengers or goods; (b) Does not leave the vehicle unattended; and (c) Completes the dropping off, or picking up, of the passengers or goods, and drives on as soon as possible.

For this rule, a driver leaves a vehicle unattended if the driver leaves the vehicle so the driver is over 3 meters from the closest point of the vehicle. Stopped or near a children’s crossing – A driver must not stop on a children’s crossing, or on the road within 20 meters before the crossing and 10 meters after the crossing. Parents who drive students to the College Those who enter via Bulleen Road are asked to drop students only at the designated bus stop area, at the round about. Those who approach via Sandra Street are particularly requested not to enter the College roadway, but to “set down” in Sandra Street and continue on to the end of Sandra Street. This will avoid the danger of congestion at the College entrance – taken from page 22, Student Planner.

DIRECTOR OF STUDENTS - Years 10 -12 Mr. Jamie McIlroy

Year 10 Parents/Guardians Over the last month your son has hopefully had some significant and positive experiences in the workplace after their work experience placement and participation in community service. It is hoped that your son continues this journey of self discovery as he embarks on the next semester of College life. To support your son’s serious discernment in future pathways the College has organized a number of opportunities for both you and your son to take advantage of. On Friday 23rd July, Darren Pereira, a motivational speaker is speaking to the Year 10 cohort, with the theme “Shape your Destiny”. With a focus on growing in self awareness and setting achievable goals, students are to be provided with a workbook to take notes and challenged to set some goals for themselves. I urge you to engage with your sons about the lessons he may learn from Darren and become aware of the goals he may have made. An assembly for students to consider their subject selection is scheduled for Tuesday 20th July and this is followed up with a VCE 2010 Expo & Parent Information Night that night. Your son needs to be thinking about his life post-secondary school, rather than from year to year. Your support and presence in your son’s journey is most valuable as he starts to make his own decisions about his future. Parents and students are also encouraged to participate in the Live Smart Study Skills sessions that shall take place on Thursday August 12th, 19th and 26th from 7.00 till 9.30pm. More information is to follow on this seminar that is given by Dr David Morrissey.

Year 12 Memorabilia Year 12 students have until Friday 23rd July to have ordered and paid for their 2010 Hoodie and singlet. Please place the order on McOnline. Just go to the VCE Information and Resources site. Money is to be paid to Mr McIlroy by the above date.

FROM THE ACCOUNTANT Mrs. Dorothy Heaphy

Education Maintenance Allowance - Second Instalment Applications that have been approved and paid for Semester 1 do not require any action for Semester 2 to allow the second round of payments to be generated unless the situation has changed for any of the applicants. Claim forms for the new applicants of those whose circumstances have changed need to be submitted to Marcellin College by August 6, 2010. Parents are required to enter their name, Centrelink Reference Number (CRN) and Payment type Code in the same format as shown on their Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card on the “Education Maintenance Allowance Application Form”, which can be obtained from the Finance Department or at the Front Reception Desk. The CRN will be referred to Centrelink to enable verification of entitlement as at the first day of Term 3, July 12, 2010. It is important that the name, CRN and Payment Type Code of the main card holder is correctly recorded on the application form, as any error will result in the claim failing the verification process, which may delay payment.

LIBRARY NEWS Mr. Jim Sheridan

Welcome back to term three from the library staff. It is an exciting term for us as we will be implementing our new library management system. A lot of work has gone into the implementation of this system and there is still a lot of work to be done. I will explain more developments of the implementation as it occurs. Following is the graphs of the Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenge (VPRC). The students in Years 7 – 9 are quiet interested in which core group from each year level will be awarded the free lunch. The group that does get the free lunch is the core group that has read the most books verified by the closing date for the VPRC. For the books to be registered in the VPRC the student would have submitted a form to one of the library staff. The student was then issued with their username and password – which is their student number and initials in lower case, eg. 12345.

The student must log on the VPRC website and record the books that they have read. The student should also be keeping a log of the books that they have read. This log must be signed by their parents indicating that they have read the books listed. This signed list must then be shown to one of the Teacher-Librarians who will ‘verify’ the books. The verification needs to begin as the VPRC will finish on the 31 August 2010. If the books are not verified the student will not have their books counted for their Core group or their House and will be ineligible for the 10 points they could gain for their College Colours. Up to this stage 844 books have been listed. There are three students who have met the challenge of the VPRC: Michael Williams 7.3, 21 books, Matthew Dabal 7.3, 17 books and Ben Cunningham 9.8, 68 books. Congratulations!

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MUSIC NEWS Mr. Nicolas Buff

Junior Choir is continuing Monday afternoons 3.20 - 4.30 from 19 July 2010. Inviting all interested boys (Yr 7-8) to join our small but well established vocal group. Come and experience the joy of singing together with your peers through the universal medium of voice. The Junior Choir is the newest group in our co-curricular music program at Marcellin College, established earlier this year. The boys in the Junior Choir have achieved a lot over a short period, whilst having fun along the way. In Semester Two, the Junior Choir will continue to develop including opportunities to work together with Champagnat Choir. Simply come along on Monday afternoon and let your voice out!

CENTACARE CENTACARE CENTACARE CENTACARE ---- Picking up the Pieces Picking up the Pieces Picking up the Pieces Picking up the Pieces This is a one day program for those in the early times

of grief following the end of their relationship. This can help with the feelings of confusion and loss.

Saturday 17 July 2010

62 McKillop Street, GEELONG 9am - 4.30pm

$50 ($30 for concession holders)

Includes lunch, tea & coffee Bookings essential - limited places.

Tabor JourneyTabor JourneyTabor JourneyTabor Journey

This is for those further down the road of grieving, but who would still like to learn from others, as well as

heal the hurt, loneliness and grief they are still experiencing. This is a live-in-weekend, beginning

7.30pm, Friday 6 August to 4pm – Sunday 8 August, held in Templestowe.

For further information and an application form,

please phone 5221 7055.

USEDUSEDUSEDUSED UNIFORM SHOP UNIFORM SHOP UNIFORM SHOP UNIFORM SHOP Located at the rear of the Functions RoomLocated at the rear of the Functions RoomLocated at the rear of the Functions RoomLocated at the rear of the Functions Room

Will be open again on TUESDAYTUESDAYTUESDAYTUESDAY 20 20 20 20thththth JULY JULY JULY JULY from 11.30 am 11.30 am 11.30 am 11.30 am –––– 2.00 pm. 2.00 pm. 2.00 pm. 2.00 pm.

Anyone wishing to sell items of clothing can leave them at Main Reception with your name, address and phone number attached.

All items that are offered for sale MUST be freshly laundered.

Any uniform ‘donations’ are gratefully accepted. *Please be aware that any purchases are to be made by

cash or cheque only.*

MARCELLIN COLLEGE MARCELLIN COLLEGE MARCELLIN COLLEGE MARCELLIN COLLEGE CALENDER DATESCALENDER DATESCALENDER DATESCALENDER DATES

JulyJulyJulyJuly 15151515----16161616 Co curricular photos 20202020 VCE Parent Information/ VCE Expo night – 7.00 pm AugustAugustAugustAugust 13131313 Staff Proffesional Learning Day - Student Free Day 14141414 Marcellin 60th Anniversary Dinner – 7.00 pm 16161616 Past & Present Mother’s Mass 24242424 ‘Fit 2 Drive’ Seminar – Year 11

TUCKSHOP ROSTERTUCKSHOP ROSTERTUCKSHOP ROSTERTUCKSHOP ROSTER

MondayMondayMondayMonday 19191919thththth July July July July

Jenny Aldritt, Gerry Barney, Amelia McAdam, Jenny Borg, Teresa Cubelic, Larissa Zanella, Maria

Cardamone, Trish Fakhri Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday 20202020thththth July July July July

Julie Carey, Liz Chard, Sue Noske, Kate Hubbard, Jenny McCormack, Jenny Hook, Ivette Dauer,

Leigh Anne Perillo Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday 21st21st21st21st July July July July

Bernadette Furlong, Anna Pietrolungo, Melissa Hughes, Lizzie Coyle, Voula Salatas, Lisa Foster, Lisa Pase,

Diane Whitfield, Suzanne O’Sullivan ThursdayThursdayThursdayThursday 22nd22nd22nd22nd July July July July

Leanne Dowling, Maria Spink, Jenny Hollaway, Debra Bowman, Amira Abiad, Rita Mimmo, Anna Cairns, Marguerite Jones, Monica Pease

Friday Friday Friday Friday 23232323rdrdrdrd July July July July Lynette McDonald, Anita Bernardini, Karen Raso, Jane

McHenry, Rita De Luca, Sue Jones, Elena Cappellari

Celebrating Marcellin’s 60th Anniversary “Where the Past meets the Present”

You are invited to the

Marcellin College Past and Present Mothers’ Mass

to be held

on

Monday 16 August 2010 at 12 noon

in the Champagnat Chapel,

followed by a CARVERY CARVERY CARVERY CARVERY Luncheon

at

Marcellin College, Functions Room, Bulleen

Enquiries: Mrs Denise Gartner Tel: 90291833 (mobile) 0423 655 118

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R.S.V.PR.S.V.PR.S.V.PR.S.V.P with payment by with payment by with payment by with payment by 5555 August 2010 August 2010 August 2010 August 2010 Price: $25.00 per head (GST included) Cheques are to be made payable to:

“Marcellin College Past Mothers’ Association”

160 Bulleen Road, BULLEEN 3105

(When replying, please let us know if you require a special diet and if you wish to be seated with a particular

person/s or group.)

NAME ATTENDING:…………………… No. of tickets…….. Tel. No: ……………

To be seated with: ……………………………..

For catering purposes please be aware that all payments need to be finalised by 5 August 2010

NO PAYMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY

The Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria Winter Sport

Marcellin College Winter Sport

ROUND 8

Date Time Staff

1st XVIII Marcellin v Assumption H Bray Oval 32 D9 16/7/10 2.30 Mr V Cleary

2nd XVIII Marcellin v Assumption A Carroll Oval 610 L9 17/7/10 10.30 Mr N Moloney 8.45am 1.30pm

3rd XVIII Marcellin v Assumption H Bray Oval 32 D9 17/7/10 9.00 Mr P Rossiter

Year 10 A Marcellin v Assumption H Bray Oval 32 D9 17/7/10 10.45 Mr M Ashmore

Year 10 B Marcellin v Assumption H Hughes 4- Trinity 17/7/10 9.00 Mr B Panetta

Year 9 A Marcellin v Assumption A Shandon Oval 610 L9 17/7/10 10.30 Mr P Houlihan 8.45am 1.15pm

Year 9 B Marcellin v Bye 17/7/10 Mr M Jackson

Year 8 A Marcellin v Assumption H Lyons Oval 32 D9 17/7/10 10.30 Mr R Smelter

Year 8 B Marcellin v Assumption H Lyons Oval 32 D9 17/7/10 9.00 Mr A Kalejs

Year 7 A Marcellin v Assumption A Austin Oval 610 L9 17/7/10 10.30 Mr R Edwards 8.45am 1.15pm

Year 7 B Marcellin v Assumption A Austin Oval 610 L9 17/7/10 9.00 Mr S Kolednik 7.20am 11.30am

Date Time Staff

1st's Marcellin v Mentone H Koonung SC 16/7/10 3.30 Mr D DeSilva 2.15pm 5.15pm

Year 9 A Marcellin v Ivanhoe Ridgeway A Trinity-Craig Synthetic 16/7/10 4.00 Ms A Bottari

Opponents Date Time Staff

1st's Marcellin v Assumption H Gartner No. 1 32 D9 16/7/10 3.00 Mr D Faelis

2nd's Marcellin v Bye 17/7/10 Mr L D'Amico

3rd's Marcellin v Ivanhoe Plenty H Gartner No. 1 32 D9 17/7/10 8.30 Mrs J Boffa

Year 10 A Marcellin v Assumption H Gartner No. 1 32 D9 17/7/10 10.50 Mr O Morandini

Year 10 B Marcellin v Mentone H Gartner No. 1 32 D12 17/7/10 9.40 Mrs D Karas

Year 9 A Marcellin v Bye 17/7/10 Mr A Carmarda

Year 9 B Marcellin v Camberwell Gold H Gartner No. 2 32 D9 17/7/10 10.10 Mr L. Zhou

Year 8 A Marcellin v Assumption H Gartner No. 2 32 D9 17/7/10 9.00 Mr J Di Natale

Year 8 B Marcellin v Camberwell Gold A Hislop Res. 3 46 E4 17/7/10 8.30 Mr J Barut

Year 7 A Marcellin v Bye 17/7/10 Mr A Nitsis

Year 7 B Marcellin v Camberwell Gold A Hislop Res. 4 46 E4 17/7/10 8.30 Mr A Nitsis

Host School Venue Date Time Staff

Athletics Victoria Bundoora Park, Bundoora 17/7/10 Mr J Meagher 8.30am

State Cross Country Championships Melway 19 F4 Mr P.Green 8.30am

Opponents Date Time Staff

1st XV Marcellin v Caulfield H Marcellin 17/7/10 11.15 Mr S Strachan

Under 16 Marcellin v Caulfield H Marcellin 17/7/10 10.00 Ms K Koniaras

Under 15 Marcellin v CANCELLED Mr S O'Brien

Under 14 Marcellin v Trinity H Marcellin 17/7/10 9.15 Mr G. McHardy

Under 13 Marcellin v Trinity H Marcellin 17/7/10 8.30 Mr J McIlroy

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONSportsmaster: Mr Justin Abbott Ph: 98511568 Mob: 0407 823 001First Aid: Located at College RoundaboutNearest Hospital: Austin Hospital - 145 Studley Road Heidelberg. 03 9496 5000

RUGBY Venue Dep. Bus Ret.

FOOTBALL Opponents Venue Dep. Bus Ret.

HOCKEY Opponents Venue

CROSS COUNTRY Dep. Bus Ret.

Dep. Bus Ret.

SOCCER Venue Dep. Bus Ret.

Fundraiser Marcellin Rugby

Get in early for Christmas & Birthday presents

Wednesday November 17 Her Majesty’s 7.30pm

Tickets $105 (normally $110) Payment due Tues. July 20

friends & family invited to join us!

Email: blooner@optusnet.com.au Elec.FundTransfer: (Victorian Teachers Credit Union)

Acc. Name: Able & Willing BSB 704-191 Acc No. 73437 Phn Bernadette ~ 0408368077 after 6pm (if enquiry needed)

Connecting the pieces.

Subject Selection

Are you inYear10?

You and your parents are invited to a VCE/VCAL Subject Selection Expo.

VCE/VCAL EXPO

Tuesday 20th July, 7.00p.m

St. Marcellin’s Hall.

This event is designed for 2011

Year 11 students and their parents,

to ask questions, view subject specific dis-plays, collect information,

speak one-on-one with staff from Marcellin and from various University and TAFE

representatives on choosing subjects for

VCE and course options.