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Mar 27, 2014 No 08 PO Box 588, Burnie, Tas, 7320 | Ph: 6432 7600 | Fax: 6431 9146 | Email: of
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From the Acting Principal Mr Michael Ireland
Inside this issue FOR LENT Lent is a me for reflec ng and listening more intently to your Word.
Help me during Lent to become more though ul at work and at home. Help me to be kinder to everyone I have dealings with. Help me also to be generous with my me, and the things I own. So many people are suffering, Lord. So many are hurt by greed and prejudice. Please help us all become be er Chris ans with generous hearts and the courage to do good. I offer these forty days to you, Lord. They are days of thinking about my past and reflec ng on where I want to go in the future. Help me to remember during Lent and always, that my happiness can only be achieved through you. During this me of Lent I ask you, Lord, to help me live my life with courage, convic on and generosity.
Mr Drane sick leave I wish to inform you that Mr Adrian Drane will be on sick leave this week. In his absence, I will be ac ng as Principal. We wish Mr Drane all the best in a speedy recovery. He hopes to be back at work next week.
Events for the week .................... 2 Protocol of Parent / Staff Communica on .......................... 3 Year 7 News ................................ 4 Relay for Life ............................... 5 Musical News.............................. 5 Sports News ................................ 6‐8
COLLEGE CALENDAR T , 27 M SATIS Swimming Carnival 29 M 4A MSA Basketball Carnival W ,2A MRC Circular Head Community Evening T ,8A Athle cs Carnival—Compulsory Day W ,9A Athle cs Carnival—Compulsory Day T , 10 A Reports sent home F , 11 A Science Engineering Challenge W , 16 A Parent/Teacher Interviews T , 17 A Term 1 concludes F , 18 A Good Friday S , 20 A Easter Sunday M , 21 A Easter Monday F , 25 A ANZAC Day F ,2M AGFEST T ,6M Term 2 resumes F ,9M Senior College Ball
From the Ac ng Principal
Mr Michael Ireland Events for the week This week the SRC organised a World’s Greatest Shave event for Thursday last week to help raise funds for leukaemia research. A number of students and staff volunteered to either have their heads shaved or to wax their legs for this great cause. Approximately $1000 was raised as a result of the fundraising event. Then on the weekend I was fortunate enough to par cipate in Relay for Life where students and staff volunteered their me to help raise money for cancer research. Both of these events are examples of how our students are able to live out the values of the College. They show that students are respec ul and compassionate, willing to assist and raise funds for those in need. In the coming week, we also have students par cipa ng in spor ng events. On Thursday our SATIS Swimming Team head to Hobart, whilst on the weekend we have two basketball teams heading to Sale to represent the College at the MSA Basketball carnival. We wish both groups the best of luck in their respec ve events.
COMPASSION: Top left: Andrew Slater inspects the smoothness of Dermot Ryan’s waxed legs. Top right: Frederica Hazelwood bravely undergoes a “number 4”. Far right: Aaron Viney assists Fletcher Looney (left) lose his locks for a good cause. [Photos: Katie O’Rourke]
Brave shave fills foundation’s coffers Last Thursday, the SRC hosted an event for the World's Greatest Shave in Conway Hall in aid of the Leukaemia Founda on. The event was a resounding success with many students finding the courage to shave their heads or wax their legs. Even Mr Lamb gave up his beard! Par cipa on was great with students from Year 7 through to Senior College volunteering themselves for the cause, and the turnout from students to spectate was excellent as well. All told, the efforts and sacrifices made by those involved raised $1075 for the Leukaemia Founda on, which, thanks to the efforts of all who par cipated, shaved, organised and a ended will be a great help to this generous organisa on and the fantas c work they do. Will McDonagh | SRC 2014
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From the Deputy Principal Learning & Teaching Ann Roberts
PROTOCOL FOR PARENT AND STUDENT COMMUNICATION WITH STAFF In keeping with the Marist Regional College Values and Vision, the College strives to develop a posi ve rela onship between parents, staff and students; a partnership which promotes open communica on based on respec ul and courteous interac ons. In order for this to happen it is essen al that all parents are aware of the appropriate procedures which will facilitate posi ve interac ons between all par es.
While there are formal parent teacher interviews scheduled during the Year, we encourage parents to contact teachers as soon as required and not wait un l parent teacher interviews.
To facilitate meaningful communica on we ask that parents use the following procedure: Use your son or daughter’s school planner (diary) to send a message to staff;
If parents wish to speak to a class teacher or other relevant staff, request an appointment via the College Recep on staff on 03 6432 7600 and provide brief details regarding the issue to be discussed;
If you would like to speak to a staff member via telephone, please ring the College Recep on staff who will either take brief details or transfer the call directly to the staff member. If unable to speak immediately, the staff member will return your call as soon as convenient. The staff member may be involved in a mee ng, teaching or professional learning which can make it difficult to return the call on the same day.
We encourage the use of email but suggest that it is restricted to dissemina on of informa on as there is always the risk of misinterpreta on.
Making a formal appointment will ensure that adequate me is made available by staff to fully discuss your concerns. In all instances, parents are requested to follow the protocol listed in the Communica on Chart. COMMUNICATION CHART FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS Pastoral Care questions, eg: Classroom procedures Individual Student concerns Learning & Teaching, eg: Relationships with teachers Learning content Homework Curriculum Subject changes Administration questions, eg: General queries Change of address details Medical conditions Calendar queries Administration questions, eg: Student absence Student notifications Student pickup/drop off during school hours Excursion details Lost property
Finance
Fee Queries
Student enrolments and departures Planned Student Extended Leave requests College Policies College Mission, Vision, Values Family School Partnerships
Class Teacher
Year Level Coordinator
Subject Teacher
Faculty Head
Reception Staff/First Aid Officers (6432 7600 – Option 0) Student Services Officer (6432 7600 ‐ Option 1) Accountant Mrs Rosemary Beaumont
Principal’s Personal Assistant Mrs Andrea Pisano
Deputy Principal: Student and Staff Welfare: Mr Michael Ireland
Years 7‐8: Curriculum Coordinator Mrs Robyn Smith Years 9‐12: Deputy Principal: Learning and Teaching: Ms Ann Roberts
Business Manager Mr Les Allen
Principal Mr Adrian Drane
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Year 7 News
Community News Wynyard Showground Market Last Saturday of every month. Next market to be held 29th March 9am l 1pm
Lots of stalls, inside hall and outside.
Please come along and support this wonderful market.
Stalls include ‐ local and interna onal cra , cooking, produce, plants, jewellery, handmade, new and used items.
Something for everyone!
If you are interested in having a stall please contact Sophia on 0488 453 112. Inside $15 outside $10. Spots s ll available. Proceeds go to the Wynyard Show Society.
If you have second hand items for sale but don't want the hassel of holding a garage sale yourself, this is the perfect opportunity to sell them. Or if you have your own cra business, this is a great way to showcase your products.
All welcome, new, used, party plan, own business!
Or just come along have a look and grab a bargain!!
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Relay for Life 2014
Saturday 22 March opened up with beau ful sunny weather and upbeat emo ons as Relay for Life kicked off at the newly refurbished Dial Spor ng Complex in Penguin. Close to 100 Teams par cipated in the annual event, keeping individual team batons moving around the track for 24 hours to celebrate with cancer survivors, remember those we have lost and fight back against the horrible disease that is cancer. MRC entered with a team filled with 44 students from Years 7 through 12 and the numerous parents and care givers who assisted as well. Many staff members were also present throughout the 24 hour endeavour such as Judy Cocks, Tanner Barre Fiona Hamilton, Chelsea Gale, Michelle Benne , Alison O’Donnell, Carolyn Winchcombe, Ron Chequer, Michael Ireland, Susan Bracken, Adrian and Paula Pearce and Richard Fedosejevs who not only was there numerous mes of the day (and early morning) but also assisted in li le jobs to make everyone’s experience more enjoyable. Special men on goes out to Mrs Robyn Smith who remained at the camp site for majority of the 24 hours watching over students and assis ng with running of the team all while ge ng some much needed marking done for her classes; the team would not have been able to par cipate without your input so a big thank you to Robyn. With approximately 360 laps walked, jogged, ran or danced as the case may be the MRC team behaved in the most professional manner, represen ng the school with dignity, respect and smiles as they carried the baton (named Sven) around the track for this incredibly humbling cause. Well done to all par cipants and a big thank you to all who played a part in the Relay Team 2014 you should be all be extremely proud. By Ayla Nu ng
Musical News
Bob Stewart Uniform Shop extended hours for winter uniform changeover as follows:
BATS COSTUME NEWS The costumes for Bats the Musical are star ng to roll out, we are having big dy‐ups in the costume room and colla ng the clothes is coming together nicely. Volunteers are needed if you have a spare hour or 2 during the day MONDAY 31st March 10.30 ‐ 12.30 and Monday the 14th April, same me. Some Sunday a ernoons during rehearsal me we will be costuming also, look out for those dates if you are able to help it would be greatly appreciated. Students went home last Thursday night from rehearsal with a costume that needs to be washed and returned please by WEDNESDAY, 26th March to myself for naming and altera ons.. If anyone is cleaning out their wardrobe or their nans and pops we are s ll in need of Suit jackets, old es vests and 'old mans caps'. Un l next me, in the closet. Ms Kapene‐Laing
Last trading day for Term 1 Thursday 17 April 12noon—5pm 2nd week of holidays Thursday 1 May 12noon—5pm and Saturday 3 May 10am—1pm 1st trading day is 1st day back for Term 2 we are open from 8am -4pm
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SPORTS NEWS Track & Field Emma wins gold TRACK & FIELD Emma Jago won gold in the 100 metres (see photo of Emma receiving her gold medal) at the Australian Para Junior T&F Championships in Sydney. Emma holds the na onal records in the 1500m in under 16,18,20 year olds Also holds na onal records in the 100m in the under 16,18,20 year olds.
SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS Congratula ons go to: CANOEING and SURF LIFE SAVING Brad Rubock who will be at the Australian Canoeing Sprint Na onal Championships at West Lakes, South Australia end of March, then going onto represent Tasmania in Western Australia for the 2014 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships in April
NSATIS summer sport rounds 6 and 7 In a double‐header of crucial games that could decide final ladder posi ons, Marist hosted St Patricks last Wednesday in a full round of games and then the Boys and Girls Firsts basketball teams, and Girls Seconds and both Boys tennis teams travelled to Devonport on Monday a ernoon to take on St Brendan’s. BASKETBALL BOYS Last Wednesday, the Boys Firsts played one of their toughest games for the roster. A much bigger St Pats travelled to Burnie hoping to turn the tables on our first round 2‐point victory. Both teams were slow to find their feet, with St Pats se ling the be er and going to the first break ahead by 2 points. Through some determined team work and ght defence Marist was able to go to the hal ime break 5 points up. Con nual pressure by a physically larger team was not enough to claw back the lead and Marist went on to win the game, 45‐33. Jaylen Howard was inspira onal, leading from the front in a dominant SURF LIFE SAVING display. He was well supported by Daniel Bransden, Brad Wescombe and Wes de Bomford. Lara Emme will be represen ng Tasmania in The Seconds played an older and larger opponent in the second game of the a ernoon. It was soon apparent that size is not necessarily the best op on in a basketball game. April at the Australia Surf Marist's combina on of youth, determina on and refined skills was too much for the Life Saving Championships in Perth WA opposi on. In a physical encounter, Marist was able to build a solid lead and hold on to it throughout the match. Mitch Rowlands, Ben Keiselis and Kobe Jackson were unstoppable all over the court and they were well supported by Joel Purton and Lennard Smith. Final scores, Marist 40 defeated St Pats 28. Monday saw Marist Firsts travel to Devonport to play St Brendan‐Shaw. With a depleted squad due to injury, the boys were more than a li le nervous. The game started well for the boys and it was soon clear that Marist's defensive pressure and well‐rehearsed plays were enough to establish a good lead early. Quick transi on and pressure from Kyle Harman and Bailey Boag provided Brad Wescombe and Daniel Bransden with many scoring opportuni es. Marist con nued to build on its lead and was able to run away with the game, 45‐31.
This Wednesday we play Scotch Oakburn in the final round of the home and away season. Good luck to all teams for Wednesday. Mr Grant Sims | team manager
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SPORTS NEWS cont.
AIRTIME: Jaylen Howard drops in another two‐pointer with consummate ease in last Wednesday’s physical encounter against St Patricks College. [Photo: Katie O’Rourke]
SCOREBOARD ROUND 6 BASKETBALL BOYS 1sts MRC 45 d SPC 33 BOYS 2nds MRC 40 d SPC 28 GIRLS 1sts MRC 54 d SPC 24 GIRLS 2nds MRC 64 d SPC 19 TENNIS
BASKETBALL GIRLS Last Wednesday, both Girls Firsts and Seconds came away with impressive wins against St Patrick’s College. The Firsts’ game was quite intense, but the Marist girls were able to keep their cool, which ul mately won them the game, 54‐24. The Seconds’ encounter was even to begin with but as the game con nued Marist kept on increasing their well‐earned lead, running out convincing winners, 64‐19. Monday’s game again St Brendan‐Shaw College was all about teamwork. The girls on both sides shared the ball amongst teammates, showing good sportsmanship towards their opponents. Marist girls have been on a winning streak since their second game this season, and they kept it that way, winning 52‐35. Ms Delmy Brito | team manager TENNIS BOYS
BOYS 1sts MRC d SPC 3‐3 (5‐4 sets; 54‐42 games) BOYS 2nds SPC d MRC 6‐0 (8‐0 sets; 60‐13 games) GIRLS 1st MRC d SPC 6‐0 (9‐0 sets; 60‐15 games) GIRLS 2nds MRC d SPC 6‐0 (7‐1 sets; 58‐24 games) SCOREBOARD ROUND 7 BASKETBALL
Last Wednesday saw a nail biter in Firsts’ tennis, with only one set and games BOYS 1sts separa ng Marist and St Pats. The experienced pairing of Connor Parke and Fletcher MRC 45 d SBSC 31 Looney secured the victory for Marist with wins in the doubles and both their singles match ups. Although Thomas Wylie and Cameron Graham‐Jones lost their rubbers GIRLS 1sts they are both learning from the experience. The Firsts will now look to li ing up a gear MRC 52 d SBSC 35 in prepara on for the NSATIS final and hopefully defending our state championship. TENNIS In the Seconds Marist had another heavy defeat but as usual the team competed hard and with great sportsmanship. Christle Erodias was unlucky not to come away with his BOYS 1sts single rubber and has shown great improvement over the season. Damien Harvey has MRC d SBSC 4‐2 (5‐3 sets; 50‐29 also shown great commitment in figh ng it out with more experienced opponents. In games) the end the Seconds went down six rubbers to nil. BOYS 2nds On Monday, the Boys Firsts took on St Brendan‐Shaw College in a ba le between first SBSC d MRC 6‐0 (8‐0 sets; 60‐6 and second on the NSATIS ladder. Connor Parke and Fletcher Looney got Marist off to a great start in the doubles winning easily. St Brendan’s hit back in the second doubles games) levelling the contest at one all. Marist was able to win three of the remaining singles GIRLS 2nds rubbers to win the day four rubbers to two. SBSC d MRC 5‐1 (7‐1 sets; 60‐23 In the Seconds, Ma hew Cure and Christle Erodias played well but were unable to games) overcome St Brendan’s more experienced players. The Two’s went down six rubbers to nil. Mr Shaun Summers | coach
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SPORTS NEWS cont.
SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS
TRIATHLON Gabe Dennison & Declan Smith who represented Tasmania at the Australian A er bea ng St Pats 6‐0 in their first encounter, the Girls Firsts were looking to Youth Triathlon Champion‐ maintain their unblemished record last Wednesday, and in a great show of tennis ships which was held at Twin skills and enthusiasm, they did just that winning 6 rubbers to nil, 60 games to 15. Waters, Qld in March. Montana Bradley and Stephanie Wylie won their doubles 6‐2, 6‐1 and Sophie Johnstone and Kennedy Parke won 6‐1, 6‐3. Singles matches were won convincingly Gabe competed in 17‐18 with Montana winning 9‐2, Stephanie 9‐3, Sophie 9‐2 and Kennedy 9‐1. The final years category, 750m Swim / match of the roster is against Scotch Oakburn this Wednesday with the girls aiming to 20km Ride / 5km Run and consolidate their top of the table posi on. placed 6th Overall Mrs Amanda Johnstone| coach 1st Tasmanian 2nd Teams Overall TENNIS GIRLS
Last Wednesday, the Seconds had a very successful match against St Pats, winning 6 rubbers to nil, 58 games to 24. Kaylee Hardy, Maddison French and Luca Dann all won their singles with strong results. Grier Brindley played a very determined and consistent St Pats opponent but dug in and took the set 9 games to 7. Luca and Maddison moved well in their doubles match and con nued to get the ball back in play forcing the opposi on to make the mistakes. Grier and Kaylee tussled with their opponents but took the match out in the super e‐breaker. Congratula ons to all girls for their great sportsmanship and efforts. On Monday, the Seconds team made its way to Devonport to play St Brendan‐Shaw College with the aim of wining some games against very strong opponents. Kaylee Hardy, Maddison French and Luca Dann all succeeded in ge ng two games off their opponents. Maddison played defensive tennis, holding her ground and a er an hour long ba le won her set 9‐8. Maddison and Luca also had a ba le in their doubles match and secured a total of 7 games over the two sets. Kaylee and Grier squared up to the strong first pair, taking many games to deuce. Our last match is on Wednesday at home and we look forward to a great game. Mrs Robyn Smith| manager The last roster matches for all basketball and tennis teams will be played on home turf on Wednesday afternoon. The basketball tips off in Harcombe at 3.30 with the Firsts. The Seconds will take to the court straight afterwards, at about 4.30 pm. The tennis gets underway at the Burnie Tennis Centre from 3.30pm. It would be great to have some spectators at the last home games of the season, especially with northern finals berths looking likely for all four Firsts teams.
also, Declan who competed in 13‐14 years category, 400m Swim / 16km Ride / 3km Run and placed 16th Overall 2nd Tasmanian
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