Dear Parents and Guardians This week we celebrate National Reconciliation Week between 27 May and 3 June. These dates mark two significant events within our nation’s history that have helped us along the path towards reconciliation within Australia. On 27 May 1967, over 90% of Australians voted in favour of a change to our Constitution giving the Commonwealth Parliament the power to make laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and to recognise them in the national census. This was truly a defining moment in our nation’s history. On 3 June 1992, the High Court of Australia handed down its decision in the Mabo case that overturned the legal fiction that Australia was terra nullius (nobody’s land) at the time of European settlement and recognised the possibility of native title for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who could establish a continuing connection with their land that existed prior to European settlement and continues today. This is one of the most seminal judicial decisions in the legal history of our country. At Xavier College we want to stand in solidarity with the indigenous people of our land. In 1986, Pope John Paul II said in his address to Aboriginal Australians in Alice Springs, “You are part of Australia and Australia is part of you. And the Church herself in Australia will not be fully the Church that Jesus wants her to be until you have made your contribution to her life and until that contribution has been joyfully received by others.” The theme for this year’s Reconciliation Week is “Let’s talk recognition”. Last week, Ms Lois Peeler addressed the students and staff on the Senior Campus about her journey as an Aboriginal woman and why reconciliation is so important. She was a member of the Sapphires and is currently the Principal of Worawa Aboriginal College in Healesville. This week, other activities on the Senior Campus include indigenous-focused lessons in Art, History, Religious Education and Geography, a staff and Prefect netball match to raise funds for an indigenous charity, and a raising of the flag ceremony by Ameer Sibosado and Tyler Cubby, two Aboriginal students who are boarding at the College. A number of students also participated in the Long Walk before the Dreamtime Game at the MCG last Saturday At Kostka Hall there will be an Aboriginal dance group visiting to work with the Early Years and the Years 5 and 6 classes. There will also be an Indigenous Artist in Residence, working through Art classes. Ameer and Tyler will visit Kostka Hall to share their experiences of Aboriginal life with the students. At Burke Hall there will be a Ride for Reconciliation to help raise funds for Wanalirri Catholic School in Gibb River in the Kimberley. Darren Side, a member of Xavier staff, is in his third year as Principal of this small school in remote Western Australia. Darren will be returning to Xavier College in 2014. There will also be an Assembly at Burke Hall with a focus on reconciliation. There will be a Welcome to Country ceremony, and Ameer and Tyler will once again share their experiences of Aboriginal life with the students. Throughout this week, we might pray and ponder these words in the first chapter of the Book of Genesis, “So God created humankind in His image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them. God blessed them” (Gen 1:27-28a). We pray to our God of hope that, as our country continues along its journey of healing people in their actions may acknowledge the human dignity of all peoples especially the first Australians. Wishing you all every blessing

Fr Thomas Renshaw SJ Rector Tom.Renshaw@xavier.vic.edu.au

Email: Burke@xavier.vic.edu.au Jesuit Web Site: www.jesuit.org.au Xavier Web Site: www.xavier.vic.edu.au

Number 9—29 May 2013 Phone: 9855 4100 Fax: 9853 3792

X A V I E R C O L L E G E A J E S U I T S C H O O L

Burke Hall ..............newsletter

COMING EVENTS

SATURDAY 1 JUNE - YEP SLEEPOVER - MUSIC CAMP 2—CONCERT AND SYMPHONIIC BANDS: 2:00—5:00PM

MONDAY 3 JUNE - BHMA 9:00 AM

TUESDAY 4 JUNE - HPV IMMUNISATION FOR YR 7 9:30AM

WEDNESDAY 5 JUNE - FIRST SEMESTER CONCERT EHPAC 7:30PM

FRIDAY 7 JUNE - MIDDLE YEARS PHOTOS—CLASS, FAITH & SERVICE REPS AND LEADERS—9:00AM

MONDAY 10 JUNE - QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY

TUESDAY 11 JUNE - LOTE WEEK

WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE - BHFA MEETING

FROM THE RECTOR

FRIDAY MASS IN THE BURKE HALL CHAPEL You are most welcome to attend Mass at 8:15am in the Burke Hall Chapel on Fridays.

Students, staff and parents of Burke Hall are most welcome to attend.

Dr Chris Hayes Principal Chris.Hayes@xavier.vic.edu.au

FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Parents and Guardians Last week at the Rector’s Senior Campus Assembly, we welcomed Ms Lois Peeler, Principal of Worawa Aboriginal College in Healesville, and Aunty Zeta Thompson, a descendant of the Wurundjeri and Yorta-Yorta peoples from North-Eastern Victoria. Lois has turned her considerable talents to help shape the lives of young Aboriginal women by directing a very innovative boarding school. Her story was one of hope and reconciliation for the current and future Australians built on respect, dignity and understanding. As a parent of four children, I sometimes struggle with understanding the wonders and dangers of social media. I highly recommend the Social Media Information Evening to be held at the Senior Campus on Thursday 6 June in the Eldon Hogan Performing Arts Centre. Two of Victoria’s most informed investigators of cybercrime, Rod Mills and Julia Robson, will present the realities of what is happening online and how we, as parents, can help direct our children’s activities so that they will remain informed and safe. In a world of smart phones and portable devices, the landscape of watching what is happening on the home PC has shifted. This enlightening evening is being initiated and hosted by the Xavier College Fathers’ Association. They are charging an entry fee of $20 per family and the proceeds return to the College via a donation to the well-being programs that are organised by our School Counsellors. Please consider being well informed on current online trends and book on http://www.trybooking.com/48849. Blessings and peace for the coming week.

PRAYER FOR THE JOURNEY OF HEALING

Almighty and loving God, You who created ALL people in Your image, lead us to seek Your compassion as we listen to the stories of our past. You gave Your only Son, Jesus, who died and rose again so that sins will be forgiven. We place before You the pain and anguish of dispossession of land, language, lore, culture and family kinship that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have experienced. We live in faith that all people will rise from the depths of despair and hopelessness. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families have endured the pain and loss of loved ones, through the separation of children from their families. We are sorry and ask Your forgiveness. Touch the hearts of the broken, homeless and afflicted and heal their spirits. In Your mercy and compassion walk with us as we continue our journey of healing to create a future that is just and equitable. Lord, You are our hope. Amen.

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FROM THE DIRECTOR OF BURKE HALL

Peter Cooper Director of Burke Hall Peter.Cooper@xavier.vic.edu.au

We’re too busy it seems to take time for dreams or to go for a walk in the sun. Too busy today, no time for play, too busy just getting things done. Too busy to sit and read awhile, too busy for stories, too busy to smile. No time for old friends, no time for the new. Too busy thinking of things we must do. Too busy to watch the birds in flight, too busy to count the stars in the night, too busy to watch the children playing, we don`t hear half the things they’re saying.

We’re too busy for picnics when the weather is mild or to share in the joys of a little child. Too busy for all the simple things, no time for the blessings each day can bring. When our life is finally through and there’s worthwhile left to do. Will our hearts be filled with misgivings when we learn we’ve been too busy for living?

Dear Parents and Guardians, At times, we all need to give consideration and take stock of how our life is proceeding. The following poem, Too Busy, might allow us a moment to reflect:

The more we expect of life the busier it becomes and the more complicated and demanding it gets. Inevitably, this leads to less time we have available to appreciate the many blessings we have in life. There is a danger that family life can be affected, for at the end of a busy day each family member is both tired and overstimulated; each person is seeking love in the family as well as healing and emotional nourishment. All too often weariness, frustration and irritation boil to the surface and family conversation can become bitter and sharp, instead of gentle and kind. It is an example of not being able to give what we do not have, even when it is our loved ones who are in need of our giving. Our ‘wants’ and ‘desires’ can cause our life to rush past us. In truth, we all need to spend time on ourselves to nurture our physical and spiritual welfare, so that, “…Our hearts will not be filled with misgivings, and we’ve not been too busy for living.” Peace and best wishes,

FROM THE DEAN OF OPERATIONS Years 5 and 6 House Spelling Bee and Years 7 and 8 House Debating Students have commenced House Spelling and Debating this year. The Year 8 Round 1 Debating topic this term was: "Performance enhancing drugs should be allowed in all sports." Congratulations must go to all students who represented their House teams with special mention going to Claver, Campion, Loyola and Southwell. Round 2 will continue on 2 August with the Year 7 students. The Years 5 & 6 House Spelling Bee resulted in many student highlights whilst representing their respective House teams. Congratulations go to the following students who have been selected to represent their House in the Round 2 Spelling Bee to be held on 2 August. Year 5 Year 6 Ignatius : Charlie Van Gerrevink Jack Kennedy Reserve : Oscar Salter Hamish Pearce Claver Ashley Lau Hugo Di Mattina Reserve : Luke Marchetti Julian Gangi Campion : Patrick Prowse Ben Bishop Reserve : Conor O’Brien Matteo Bombardieri Aloysius : Tom Amalfi Noah Tieppo Reserve : Noah Johnson Jonas Walsh Owen : Jerard Feneley Lucas Muccio Reserve : Joseph Wignall Charlie Knott Loyola : Laurence Camilleri Jesse McDonald Reserve : Ned Moyle Oscar Smart Southwell : John Amato Mitchell Stuckey Reserve : Robert Losinno Vincent Sicurella Regis : Sam Barnett Ned Kenna Reserve : Will Kift Zach Ostrowski The current leaderboard for the House Spelling is as follows: Campion : 22.5 Av Total Loyola : 21.89 Av Total Ignatius : 21.35 Av Total Aloysius : 21.02 Av Total Claver : 20.84 Av Total Owen : 20.67 Av Total Southwell : 17.9 Av Total Regis : 17.61 Av Total

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FROM THE DEAN OF OPERATIONS CONT Winter Sports Uniform With the change in sport to winter games, students must be aware of the uniform requirements for their sports. In particular, the correct shorts, socks and tracksuit pants must be worn. The correct uniform requirements are found in the Student Diary. Once again all articles of the sports uniform must be clearly named. Absentees A reminder to all parents of the importance of advising the school if a student is absent on any particular day. Please contact the school office Middle Years: 9855 5434 and Early Years: 9855 4188 prior to 9:00am to confirm your child’s absence. A written confirmation of your child’s absence is also required upon their return to school (addressed to their respective homeroom teacher/s). Your assistance with this matter is greatly appreciated. Lost Property Lost Property is building again, mainly with un-named items. A reminder about the need for all items of a student’s uniform to be clearly named. Jumpers and blazers (winter uniform, Term Two) will need special attention. The Lost Property is located outside the Middle Years Reception area.

FROM THE DEAN OF MIDDLE YEARS

David Lanigan Dean of Operations David.Lanigan@xavier.vic.edu.au

Technology in the classroom At the start of the year, Burke Hall and Kostka Hall introduced iPads to the Year 5 cohort and MacBook Airs to the Year 7s. While this has been a prodigious learning curve for both students and teachers, one only needs to speak to the students to find out how effective this has been. Research shows that there are many advantages of using technology as a teaching and learning tool in the classroom. It is interesting to read the research on technology integration that emphasises that students will perform better, teachers’ satisfaction and instruction will improve and our students will be competitive in a global workforce. The Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians has a number of goals. One of these goals is for all students to have the essential skills in literacy and numeracy and be creative and productive users of technology, especially ICT, as a foundation for success in all learning areas. We believe we are preparing our students to be global citizens with the necessary skills for the future. Communication A solid partnership between teachers and parents is a vital part of education. Similarly, communication is as important. If you wish to communicate with your son‘s homeroom teacher, you can do so in any of the following ways: a note in the diary an email a phone call.

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Integrating technology

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FROM THE DEAN OF MIDDLE YEARS CONT

The Importance on Sportsmanship Sport plays a vital role in the overall development of our students. It teaches them many things. It teaches them how to win proudly and how to lose graciously. I’m sure many of you have come across the signboard at Burke Hall and the senior campus, which says: “Welcome to Xavier College where sportsmanship is an expectation. To achieve this goal: Let players play, Let coaches coach, Let officials officiate and Let spectators be positive.” It is excellent to see so many members of our community supporting this expectation. From the LOTE Department It is an exciting time for language learning at Burke Hall at the moment. The Year 7 and 8 French students are diligently learning their poems for the Alliance Française Poetry Competition. The French examiners will be visiting on Thursday 6 June. Language Club has been operating every second Friday, with Years 5-8 students enjoying language games, activities, films…all led by our capable and enthusiastic LOTE Captains! And of course, LOTE Week is coming! From 11-14 June, the Middle School will come alive with languages! Excursions, guest performers and musicians, films, games, activities, crêpes, gelato and much more! Watch out for further details on the Languages noticeboards! Trish Tassoni LOTE Coordinator

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Language Club

Year 8 Hockey Team

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Brendan Fraser Dean of Middle Years Brendan.Fraser@xavier.vic.edu.au

FROM THE DEAN OF MIDDLE YEARS CONT

From the English Deparment If you were visiting Burke Hall last Thursday 23 May you would have seen many very important people. The Night of the Notables, a Year 7 English exhibition, allowed students to show off the wonderful work completed over the term. They dressed up as their studied Notable, made a brief presentation and showcased their Notable from behind their learning centre. Congratulations to the boys, families and teachers for all their effort making this night such a success. Student Reflection on Night of the Notables On the 23 May half of the Year 7’s had the Night of the Notables. We had about six weeks to prepare for this big event and on the night we displayed what we had done to family members, friends and other students. We displayed a learning centre with things such as a model, timeline, twenty questions and lots of other things, which represented our notable character. On the night we started with a Who Am I? oral presentation which everyone enjoyed even though some boys were daunted by the fact that we had to speak in front of so many people. Following this, we all moved into the Garnet Hall and were presented with an audience of eager onlookers. We then got to the best part of the night. This included the students showing off their learning centres by standing at them while the crowd walked around excitedly looking at all the hard work the students had done. Everyone who attended the night were fantastic because they asked the boys lots of questions and discovered many facts about these notable people. They also enjoyed all the food and lollies that were on offer! Overall, I think I can speak for everyone in Year 7 when I say that I thoroughly enjoyed the night and that all the hard work, organisation and preparation was well worth it. Declan Jackson 7 Collins

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Elena Serraglio Dean of Early Years Elena.Serraglio@xavier.vic.edu.au

FROM THE DEAN OF EARLY YEARS International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP) Last week I was nominated to attend a three-day workshop as part of the Asia Pacific IB Educators Network at the Singapore Headquarters. It was a great opportunity for the group of 16 PYP Coordinators and Heads of Schools to strengthen our knowledge and understanding in regards to the Practices and Standards for schools delivering curriculum within the framework of the PYP. This has also provided significant affirmation for what we do at Xavier College within our Early Years and provided feedback that will be used to enhance further and extend our teaching and learning as we move towards our next Evaluation Visit in 2015. I have been asked to become a Consultant to a school wishing to start their journey as a PYP school and I look forward to future visits to schools undertaking their reviews. Learning Progress Discussions Kindergarten Learning Progress Discussions will take place during the last two weeks of this term. Please speak to Jessica Garcia-Hernandez or Bernadette Bett to confirm times. This is a great opportunity to share in your child’s learning journey and set goals for future learning. Term 2, Week 10: Important Dates Tuesday 18 June Year 4 Exhibition 9:00am – 10:30am in the Piazza. An open invitation is extended to all members of Xavier Community. Tuesday 18 June Whole School Assembly hosted by Early Years. Wednesday 19 June Mass to celebrate the Feast Day of St Aloysius Gonzaga, S.J. at 9:00 – 10:00am in the Piazza. An open invitation is extended to all members of Xavier Community. Wednesday 19 June Italian Incursion, for Preparatory to Year 4 students (the EY Italian Day will be held on Wednesday 7 August, to be confirmed). Thursday 20 June EY3 – Year 4 Class Photos. During this week, please check your child’s diary for information regarding Portfolio Sharing sessions for students in Years Preparatory to Year 3.

Ms Liv Cher and Sienna Lo Giudice (Prep) working on Music notes.

Emily Mazzocca (Prep) learning letters on the iPad

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BURKE HALL MIDDLE YEARS ABSENT LINE PLEASE RING BEFORE 9:00AM

9854 5434

Burke Hall Middle Years Sport and Camp Information Line 9815 4540

FROM THE LIBRARY

A number of online resources (encyclopaedias, newspapers, magazines, etc) and the Library catalogue can be viewed via the school portal. Go to Xavier College community portal / Services / Library / Burke Hall Middle Years All online resources are listed in A to Z. Many of these resources can also be found under other related headings. From the catalogue, the Xavier Libraries collections can be viewed, items reserved and Library accounts (current loans, current reservations, borrowing history) checked. Xavier Libraries now have a small but growing collection of eBooks available to be downloaded to your personal devices. If not returned earlier, these books will disappear from your device after three weeks. Go to eLibrary Downloads on Burke Hall Middle Years Library page on the Xavier portal. Happy browsing and reading! Jan FitzPatrick Coordinator Library Services Silvana Fares Teacher Librarian Pam Vallence Teacher Librarian Jan Burnell Library Assistant

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FROM THE SNOWSPORTS DEPARTMENT

FROM THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Information Evening A BIG thank you to the Snowsports families who attended our recent Information Evening at the Senior Campus. We hope that you have gained a greater understanding and appreciation of the world of Snowsports and look forward to your participation throughout the 2013 season. We would love to see as many students representing Xavier College as possible this year. If you have any further queries please email snowsports@xavier.vic.edu.au as soon as possible, or phone Gerardene Caldwell on 9519 0660 who can assist you. Trailblazers We have been impressed by the large number of enquiries regarding the 2013 Trailblazer program. As in previous years, places are limited. Application forms will be available ONLINE from 4 June at 12 noon. Successful applicants will then be notified prior to the conclusion of Term Two. A reminder that detailed information regarding all programs is available via our website via the Community Portal [Co-curriular>Xavier Sport>Sports Played>Snowsports] which includes information related to all aspects of Snowsports at Xavier College. Ron Gazdowicz & Greg Gaudie Teachers In Charge - SnowSports

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT

Monday 17 June 2013 7:30pm

Woodwind – Senior Chapel Brass & Percussion – EHPAC

Guitars – Crypt More details to follow

YEAR 5 MUSIC CONCERT

Thursday 20 June 2013 9:00am to 9:40am

in Garnet Hall

For all Year 5 students Parents and friends welcome to attend

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House Captain’s Address - Loyola House Assembly

“He was no ‘straight A’ student, and his classmates teased him. Rather than read, this child preferred running around with a 8mm camera, shooting homemade movies of wrecks of his Lionel train set.

In his sophomore year of high school, he dropped out. But when his parents persuaded him to return, he was mistakenly placed in a learning-disabled class. He lasted one month. Only when the family moved to another town did he land in a more suitable high school, where he eventually graduated.

After being denied entrance into a traditional filmmaking school, the child enrolled in English at California State College at Long Beach. Then in 1965 his life took a complete turn. Visiting Universal Studios, he met Chuck Silvers, an executive in the editorial department. Silvers liked the kid who made 8mm films and invited him back sometime to visit.

Ten years later, the 28-year-old Steven Spielberg directed Jaws, which took in $470 million, then the highest-grossing movie of all time. Dozens of films and awards have followed because Steven Spielberg saw his opportunity and took it. Spielberg strived to achieve his dream.”

Good afternoon Mr Cooper, Dr Hayes, teachers and fellow students. My name is Petros Ketsakidis, and I am the 2013 Loyola House Captain. The piece I’ve just read from ReadersDigest.com shows us how one of the greatest directors of all time, a man who has made classic films such as Jaws, Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List and Saving Private Ryan, was bullied at school. Spielberg was teased by the older kids for taking his passion to an apparent ‘kid friendly’ school. Nothing though would deter Spielberg from the path he had envisioned for himself from the earliest of his memories. Kanye West, before achieving the celebrity status that he enjoys today, was just a common man who had a dream. Kanye’s dream was to be a Grammy award winning artist. After three years as a complementary artist, Kanye West had his big break, collaborating with Jay-Z in the critically acclaimed album, The Blueprint. The sky was the limit for Kanye, until what seemed like a normal October night in 2002. Kanye West was involved in a near fatal car accident, fracturing his jaw in the process. It was later revealed that Kanye would have to wire his jaw shut for the next six months, unable to eat any solid food for half a year. This didn’t stop him from releasing his first solo single, Through the Wire, in which he sang, through his wired-up mouth. Two years later and anyone who didn’t know the name Kanye West had been living under a rock. Kanye didn’t let the setbacks in his life get in the way of his dream, becoming one of the greatest rappers of all time. He went out and got it, on his own. Both Spielberg and West set out to fulfil their childhood dreams, but it’s never too late to pursue a dream, and that was the case for St Ignatius of Loyola. His dreams of women, money, wine and war all left him when he was struck by a cannon ball in the leg. Bedridden for months, Ignatius grew terribly bored. When he asked for a romance novel to read, he was left disappointed, as there were none. What the Castle of Loyola did have, though, was a book on the life of Jesus. At the age of 30, Ignatius stopped dreaming about saving maidens and started dreaming about a life serving God, and serve God is what he did. Going on to create the Society of Jesus, Ignatius created a group of men who served God under his name. Some of these Jesuits were St. Francis Xavier, Pope Francis, our current Pope and every House saint was a Jesuit who served the dream St Ignatius of Loyola had envisioned. I pray to you all never to think that what you dream about is implausible, unachievable, or impossible. Always go out and chase your dreams as hard as you can. It won’t happen straight away, but if you persist and put the time in, you will achieve your dream. Petros Ketsakidis (Year 8) Loyola House Captain

HOUSE REPORT

HOUSE: Loyola

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Tuckshop Roster

Monday 3 June 2013 – Friday 14 June 2013

Monday 3 June: Sandra Amalfi and Jennie Sluvinsky-Evans Tuesday 4 June: Christina Nealon and Paula O’Brien Wednesday 5 June: Susan Francis and Marie Lo Giudice Thursday 6 June: Cathie Anderson and Marina Filipovic Friday 7 June: Maryanne Dunstan and Doreen Paravizzini Monday 10 June: Queen’s Birthday Holiday Tuesday 11 June: Claire Macrae and Mara O’Gorman Wednesday 12 June: Joanne Ellingworth and Franki McMahon Thursday 13 June: Sue Sheedy and Leigh Vlasblom Friday 14 June: Clair Shadbolt and Brenda Ramsdale

Paula Di Mattina Paula.dimattina@gmail.com 0417 355 115

Tuckshop Update Hot Meal Specials for Term 2 Week 7 Thursday 30 May Pizza (Hawaiian or Margherita) $5.00 Week 8 Monday 3 June Beef Ravioli with a Napoli Sauce $5.00 Tuesday 4 June Chicken Souvlaki $5.00 Wednesday 5 June Nachos with sour cream $5.00 Thursday 6 June Beef Burger with egg, bacon & cheese $5.00 Week 9 Monday 10 June Public Holiday (Queen’s Birthday) Tuesday 11 June LOTE WEEK (Ham & Cheese Croissant) $5.00 Wednesday 12 June LOTE WEEK (Sushi, Choice of: Chicken Teriyaki or Vegetarian) $5.00 Thursday 13 June LOTE WEEK (Meat Ravioli in a Napoli sauce) $5.00

Thursday 15 August 2013 at 7:00pm – Your Diary Note Please keep this date free; it’s the one and only Beef and Burgundy Dinner at Xavier College to be held at Burke Hall, in the Garnet Hall “Drugs in Sport….is it the Unwinnable War?” More details and to book, go to http://www.trybooking.com/CWPQ Kind regards, The BHFA & BHMA

NOTICEBOARD

XAVIER RUGBY MASS

When: Thursday evening 30 May Where: Xavier College Chapel Time: 7:00pm Who: Xavier Rugby players and families Dress: Full Winter Uniform Afterwards: Following Mass we will gather for supper in the Great Hall. (Please bring a plate to share).

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SEMESTER ONE CONCERT 

Symphony Orchestra - String Orchestra - Burke Hall Choir - Provan Quartet Junior Strings - Concert Band - Symphonic Band - Stage Band

Wednesday 5 June 2013  

At 7:30 pm Eldon Hogan Performing Arts Centre

Tickets $13.00 each For bookings: http://www.trybooking.com/CWEX Ticket sales open : Friday 24 May 7:30pm and close Wednesday 5 June 3:00pm

For further details:

Ring Music Office on 9855 4169 or email Rita.Beltrame@xavier.vic.edu.au

BURKE HALL 

NOTE: YEAR 5 BAND OR STRINGS WILL NOT BE PART OF THIS CONCERT

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MUSIC CAMPS BURKE HALL 2013

Music Camp 2 Saturday 1 June 2:00 to 5:00pm

Concert Band and Symphonic Band

Neat, casual clothes to be worn Bring music and instrument Bring epipens and/or asthma puffers if required Bring a “nut free” plate for afternoon tea in Garnet Hall

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Xavier Social Justice Network 2013

Jesuit Refugee Service Dinner

Wednesday 5 June 2013 7pm

The Boulevard Restaurant 121 Studley Park Road Kew 3101

$60 per person Drinks not included

Speakers: Eve Lester Human Rights Lawyer Fr Aloysius Mowe SJ Director JRS

What are we doing to those who seek refuge?

Over the past eight months (1 Sept 2012 to 16 April 2013) there were four fatal sinking events involving asylum seekers trying to reach Australian territory from Indonesia. There were an estimated 96 deaths at sea in eight months. Tony Kevin, Refugee Council of Australia website

The severance of payments is the single most burdensome asylum-seeker policy for the sector and will lead to a humanitarian crisis in Australia in years to come as thousands more find themselves with no right to work and no means of support. These are people who pose no security threat and who are still very much in a valid part of the claims process but the government has removed their support. The Australian 09.05.13

The Australian Medical Association has described the detention of children as a form of child abuse. A Just Australia

Book at: www.trybooking.com/CVUW

Further info: Jo Dunin phone: 0418 548 900 email: jo.dunin@xavier.vic.edu.au

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