From the Principal

Commencement 2016

As we prepare for the return to classes, I hope all of our

Parade families have enjoyed a pleasant and safe summer

holiday. We extend a very warm welcome to all students

and parents who are new to the Parade community this

year. Classes resume for Year 7, 11 and 12 students at

8.35am on Friday 29 January and for Year 8, 9 and 10

students at 8.35am on Monday 1 February.

Academic Achievements – 2015

The VCE results were published on 14 December and we

congratulate our Year 12 students of 2015 on their various

academic achievements. Twenty four students gained an

ATAR greater than 90. The VCE results produced a median

study score of 31 and 7.8% of our students’ study scores are

above 40.

We congratulate our 2015 Dux; Janzen Bosco (with an

ATAR of 99.6), closely followed by Anthony Muleta (99.55),

Josh Gilmore (98.85), Ming-En Cui (97.85) and Patrick

Pollard (97.05). A full listing of these students can be found

on page 4 of this Newsletter. Two of our students achieved a

perfect score of 50: Anthony Muleta in Specialist

Mathematics and Joshua Gilmore in English.

Congratulations also to Jeremy Marson who has been

awarded the College’s Outstanding Senior VCAL Student

Award for 2015.

We acknowledge the many other students, both in VCE and

VCAL, who achieved their personal goals and have gained

entry into their nominated tertiary course.

College Calendar

You will find the full College calendar for 2016 on the College

website and we ask that you note carefully important contact

occasions, such as parent-teacher nights etc, and the official

term breaks. Students are expected to be present on all

designated teaching days.

Photographs of all students will be taken on Thursday 4

February and information on how to place your order can be

found on page nine of this Newsletter.

New Staff 2016

We welcome the following new staff members for 2016

Mr Michael Callanan Assistant Principal (Organization)

Ms Rachel Costanzo Tutor L16, Physics, Chemistry

Mr Tom Delahunty Careers Advisor

Ms Dominique Galli Personal Assistant (AP Staff Welfare)

Ms Rose Joiner Tutor H7, English/Humanities

Ms Anna Karlic-Tkalec Laboratory Technician

Mr Andrew Lansdell RE, Science (Preston Campus)

Mr Damian Mahony Head of Counselling Team

Mr Matthew Simpson Tutor B16, Commerce

Ms Lorraine Reilly Information Technology

Mr Luke Rosbrook House Leader (Treacy Lower)

Ms Anna Tran Tutor L14, Science, Mathematics

Mr William Wood Tutor H18, Mathematics Science

Mrs Joanne Cattlin Student Support Officer

Ms Courtney Baglin Counselling Team

Staff Returning After Leave

Mr Craig Athaide Tutor T9, Psychology, RE

No. 1 20 January 2016

Leadership Appointments

There are some new internal leadership appointments for 2016:

Mr Mark Aiello Assistant Principal (Staff Welfare & Development)

Ms Sally Ryan Campus Coordinator (Preston)

Ms Kate Sleeman House Leader (Bodkin Lower)

Mr Lance Nilsson Human Resources Director

Mr David Moore Learning Area Leader (English)

Mr Paul Davis Learning Area Leader (Mathematics)

Mr Tim Jacobs Learning Area Leader (Performing & Visual Arts)

Mr Shaun Bowie Learning Area Leader (Health & Recreation)

Ms Stephanie Campbell Advanced Placement Coordinator

Mr Ben Turner Sports Coordinator Years 7 – 9

Mr Paul Watson Sports Coordinator Preston

Ms Christine Marazita Coordinator Debating and Public Speaking

Adjustments to Tutors

Mr Igor Lysenko - Hughes 19

Mr Derek Rylah - Treacy 5

Mr James Donald - Hughes 8

Mr Paul Watson - Hughes 10

Ms Marija Zika - Treacy 4

Holiday Works

A number of projects have been completed over the holiday period:-

The floor of the Greening Auditorium has been replaced.

Rooms E21 – 25 have been fully renovated with the reorganisation of the ICT hub.

The Callan Wing extension was handed over to the College by the builders such that new lockers and furniture can be

installed over the break.

Room R24 at Preston has been developed into an Advanced Placement centre

The Quadrangle renovation at Bundoora is extremely well advanced and we expect completion by the end of January.

Buses

Kevin Bourke, Logistics and Environment Manager, has allocated students to the various College bus services. Minor alterations

have been made to some bus routes and all involved in this have been advised. All students using services to or from the College

direct must have a current College bus pass and/or MYKI card.

Traffic and Parking

Traffic will be very heavy on the College property on the first few days of school both morning and afternoon. If you wish to drop off

your son, please come early. Parents who wish to park should do so only in designated car parks, well off the roadways, and to

cooperate with instructions from College parking officials. Drivers need to be attentive to students crossing the roadway and to give

way at designated crossings.

Newsletter

This Newsletter is our major means of communication with parents so please ensure that you take the time to read it. We

produce the Newsletter every second week; normally sent electronically. Parents are urged to ensure that we have their

current preferred email address to receive the Newsletter. Please advise reception immediately of any change of residential or

email addresses and phone numbers.

The Newsletter is always available on the College website. Hard copies are available for collection at Reception on both

campuses for anyone unable to access the Newsletter electronically.

We wish all our students a very successful and fulfilling year in 2016.

Dr Denis J Moore cfc

Principal

Year 7 Families and New Families to Parade College in 2016

Parent Portal

Year 7 2016 and new families to Parade College will be receiving a letter with individual usernames and passwords this week

to access the Parental Portal. Instructions on accessing the Portal will be also be included.

CareMonkey – The Health Care System at the College

An email will be sent to parents of Year 7 2016 students and new families shortly regarding the set up of your CareMonkey

profile for your child.

CareMonkey is an innovative parent controlled electronic medical form for schools that have a duty of care responsibility. It is

an electronic version of the paper based forms that you have previously been required to fill in for excursions and camps etc. It

also provides parents with the opportunity to update medical information promptly and accurately while providing the school

with instant access to the emergency information provided by you. When advised to do so please create your CareMonkey

profile for your son and share this information with the College. We will then have access to the data that you have entered

and we will use this system to have access to student medical information when attending camps and excursions. All

excursion permission letters will then be emailed to parents/guardians using this system. You will be able to grant approval for

your son to attend these activities.

Parents of Year 8 to 12 students who have still not created their CareMonkey profile are required to create their profile for

their son as soon as possible as this system will be fully operational from the beginning of the 2016 school year.

Mr Mark Aiello

Assistant Principal - Staff Welfare and Development

We Congratulate The Following Students On Their Excellent VCE ATAR Scores 90+

Janzen Bosco Anthony Muleta Joshua Gilmore

Ming-En Cui Patrick Pollard

John Tawil Adrian Franzese Mitchell Demiris Rainon Joseph

Neville Fernandes George Hamad Joshua Pirzas

Sankalp Chopra Antonio Cafasso

Ryan Pancho Seoras Joseph Andy Koshnaw George Tabet

Adam Micevski Bharatha Gangasani

Phuong-Tir Tran Jonathon Kikidopoulos

Benjamin Ferraro Sean Kempen

From the Assistant Principal - Student Welfare

Welcome to Parade College for 2016

A very warm welcome to families joining the Parade and the Edmund Rice community for the first

time. Our aim is to provide experiences at Parade which allow your sons to discover and develop their interests and talents, to

embrace the many varied opportunities life at the College offers, and to grow into thoughtful young men, ready to take their place

in the communities they then move into once they have completed their education with us. At the same time, we look forward to

the contribution that your son will make to the College in his time with us.

Year 7 2016 Families

Our largest, newest group of Paradians enjoyed their Orientation Day in December last year, and we were delighted to meet

them. We hope that their first day as Paradians on Friday 29 January is equally as exciting for them. Below are a few reminders

for our Year 7 2016 students:-

All Year 7 2016 Students – Friday 29 January

Remember to make sure your son knows where to find you if you are picking him up at the end of his first day.

Make sure your son has his College padlock and Student Planner with him on his first day for his locker.

Your son should be dressed in his Summer College uniform. He can choose to wear his blazer to and from school in

Terms 1 and 4 – it is not compulsory in those terms. However, he will need to have it and his College tie at school for

Photo Day on Thursday 4 February.

Please make sure that your son’s school shoes are made of hard, black, polishable leather – please see the next page for

details as to the correct shoes to purchase.

Your son will need to bring his lunch and snacks to school on Friday. The Canteens will be open if he prefers to buy his

lunch – an icy pole and drink will be provided at lunch time as a special treat.

Buses will be running in the morning and the afternoon on 29 January – make sure you have a back-up plan in place in

case your son misses his bus at some stage during the year!

PRESTON YEAR 7 STUDENTS

Your son should bring his pencil case, an exercise book AND HIS IPAD with him to

school on Friday January 29. He can also bring along any of the stationery materials you

have purchased.

BUNDOORA YEAR 7 STUDENTS

Your son should bring his pencil case, and an exercise book with him to school on Friday

January 29. He can also bring along any of the stationery materials you have purchased.

On Monday 1 February, he should have his iPad at school, as he will be connected to the

College network in the first three days of the first full week of school.

Year 7 2016 Liturgy

At 2.30pm on Friday 29 January, the Year 7 and Year 12 students at both Campuses will celebrate a Liturgy together, to

welcome our newest Paradians, and to begin the process of handing on the traditions of our College.

Year 7 parents are very welcome to join the boys and staff for this in College Hall at Bundoora or in the MacKillop Centre at

Preston. The Liturgy will conclude around 3.00pm, and the students will be free to go home with parents then.

And welcome back to our continuing families and students for 2016

Some reminders appear on the next page for the first week back for 2016. We hope it is a

productive year for your sons, academically and personally.

Uniform

Please check that your son has the correct summer shirt ready to go

for Day 1.

If your son chooses to wear a singlet under his shirt, please make

sure that it is plain WHITE – no logos, prints or colours.

Grey Shorts or trousers can be worn in Term 1 – dress shorts only –

no elastic or drawstring waists please!

Jumpers and blazers go together to and from school! If your son

wishes to wear his jumper to and from school, he must wear his

blazer as well!

Grey Marle Walk socks with black, hard, polishable leather

shoes – no canvas shoes, or black leather ‘basketball style’ shoes.

No BLACK socks allowed

Leave all jewellery at home – no earrings, pierced jewellery,

necklaces, rings, bracelets, friendship bands, sports bands, or other

bands to be worn. If it is precious or important in any way to your

sons it is safer at home, away from possible accidental damage or

loss.

Hair should be neat, clean and in a business-like style – eg; no

dreadlocks, braids, mohawks, etc. Hair length should not below the

collar of the summer shirt.

If your son is shaving, please make sure that he is clean-shaven for school each day.

NB: All students in Years 7 to 12 at both campuses MUST wear College uniform to school on Thursday 4

February for College photos AND bring their blazers and ties with them.

VCAL and VCE students may wear the Senior Tie for these photos. They can be purchased for $27 at the Uniform

Shops at both campuses.

College Bus Network

Students are not allowed to eat or drink on any of the buses to and from school;

They are required to stay in their seats to and from school, and wear the seat belts where these are provided;

Throwing any kind of material inside or outside the bus is a serious offence and will be treated as such;

Noise levels should be kept to a reasonable level to allow bus drivers to concentrate on the task of getting students

safely to their destinations.

Public Transport

We expect all students to behave with courtesy and respect towards drivers and other passengers when using any form of

public transport to and from school, and on excursions.

Plenty Road and Bell Street

For students’ safety, we require all boys who need to cross Plenty Road or Bell Street, for any reason, to do so at the lights on

the marked pedestrian crossings. The traffic lights at the entrance to the Bundoora Campus do not mark a pedestrian

crossing and students should not attempt to cross Plenty Road at that point.

Bundoora Parents, please do not ask your son to meet you in the Hungry Jack’s Carpark, or drop him off there in the

morning – the boys will always take the shortest way across the road, and there is no designated crossing from that

point across Plenty Road.

We would ask that parents emphasise this point with their sons, so that students can remain safe as they cross two very busy

roadways. We also expect students to obey traffic signals, teacher directions and instructions given by crossing supervisors.

Miss Regina Rowan

Assistant Principal - Student Welfare

iPad Parent Workshop and Discussions Sessions

As part of the introduction of the iPad at Parade we are offering a Parent Workshop and Discussion session on “living with the

iPad at home”. The same session, covering the same content, will be offered on the two dates listed below. Parents/guardians

are invited to attend one of the sessions. The workshops are designed to enable parents to develop a basic understanding of the

iPad and some skills on how to manage its use in the home environment. The sessions will be running at both campuses from

7.30pm to 8.30pm and you are welcome to come to either campus session.

Dates: Tuesday 16 February (Preston)

Thursday 18 February (Bundoora, Rivergum Theatre)

The session numbers are limited to fifty people to enable the workshop/discussion to be more focussed and to better address

individual family concerns. If you would like to attend a session please login to the Parade Parent Portal and click on the link

“Parent Workshops”. It is on the left hand menu of the Parent Portal. Select the date you wish to attend and then take up one of

the places available. If no places are available please try the other date.

Please note this is a Parent/Guardian session only. We ask parents/guardians NOT to bring students to enable open discussion

between parents and staff.

Parents/guardians will need the student’s iPad and associated passwords that night.

Mr David Lovatt

Director of E-Learning

VCE 2016 Information Evening - Tuesday 9 February For Parents of Students currently in Years 10,11 & 12

Parents of students currently in Years 11 and 12, and accelerating Year 10 students, are warmly invited to attend the VCE

Information Evening which will provide an opportunity to be fully informed about your son’s requirements and expectations as

they commence their studies in 2016. This evening is for parents only and will provide an opportunity to learn about the specifics

of the VCE. Your son’s prospects for a rewarding and effective education at Parade College are greater when we can all work

together to support his learning and personal development. To that end, we strongly encourage parents who are new to having a

child enter the VCE to attend.

Mr Geoff Caulfield

Director of Teaching and Learning

From the Business Manager

5% Discount Offer for 2016 Tuition Charges

Invoices for 2016 were issued in early November 2015. If you have not received your invoice for 2016 fees, please contact the

office immediately.

A discount of 5% off tuition fees is offered for payment in full by Friday 19 February 2016.

Payment Authority

Families are reminded that any Direct Debit Payment authorities for 2015 will remain in place unless we are advised

otherwise. Payments will be updated for the current balance outstanding.

Families need to check their bank accounts to ensure that any existing arrangements have rolled over for 2016.

If you are a new family or do not have a Direct Debit payment authority in place, please return your form immediately.

If you would like to discuss other options available regarding the payment of fees, please call Ms Emily Hosking on 9468 3327 or

email to fees@parade.com.au.

Approved Payment Plans

Families who do not have an existing approved active payment arrangement are required to finalise any ‘Brought Forward’

outstanding balance immediately.

If you are experiencing financial difficulty with meeting your fee obligations or need some assistance with setting up your payment

plan please contact Ms Emily Hosking on 9468 3327 or via fees@parade.vic.edu.au.

Exiting Students

If your son is not returning in 2016 please contact the Registrar, Mrs Angela O’Connor, on 9468 3304 or

registrar@parade.vic.edu.au for an Exit Form.

This will ensure you are charged the correct amount of fees and charges.

Charter Bus

Students travelling by Charter Bus in 2016 have been allocated a seat and billed for 2016 unless we have been advised

otherwise. Please note one terms notice is required to cancel use of this service.

Families who no longer wish to use the service are required to forward a cancellation request to transport@parade.vic.edu.au or

via letter addressed to Mr Kevin Bourke, Logistics and Environment Manager.

Mr Paul Harris

Business Manager

From the Registrar

School Photographs – Thursday 4 February

National Photography are now taking orders for 2016 school photos. To order your sons photos you will need to place your order

online at National Photography. You will find the “Guide to Ordering School Photos” flyer with instructions for online ordering on

the opposite page. All students will have their school photograph taken on this day for the purpose of school ID cards, regardless

of whether you wish to place an order or not. Please read all instructions carefully when ordering photos. For families who do

not have access to the internet or would prefer not to pay by credit card, your son can collect a generic envelope from main

reception or Student Services.

On photo day please ensure your son is clean shaven, neatly dressed and in full College uniform including blazer,

summer shirt, tie, trousers or shorts (with correct socks) and polished black shoes.

If you require your sons to have a family photo, please ensure they see me on photo day at the Bundoora campus or Sofia Tralli

at the Preston campus. Family photographs will be taken at the conclusion of photos.

Exiting Students

If your son is not returning in 2016 please contact me on 9468 3304 or registrar@parade.vic.edu.au for an Exit form. This will

ensure you are charged the correct amount in fees and charges.

Academy Uniforms

The uniform shop is located at both campuses in the main Administration buildings and will re-open on Friday 29 January at the

Bundoora campus and on Tuesday 2 February at the Preston campus. Uniform items can also be ordered online. Orders can be

delivered to the appropriate campus or your home address. Instructions are below.

1. Simply go to www.academyuniforms.com.au 2. Select ORDER ON-LINE 3. Choose Parade College then enter password: Bundoora

Opening hours are:

Bundoora Tuesdays from 2:30pm to 4:00pm

Fridays from 8:00am to 9:00am

Preston Tuesdays from 10:30am to 11:00am

Year 7 2017 Enrolments close on Friday 26 February 2016

Applications are now being accepted for 2017 and beyond. If you have a son currently at the College you are still required to

submit an application for any younger siblings. Please contact me on 9468 3304 or email registrar@parade.vic.edu.au to obtain

a Prospectus and application form.

College Open Day – Sunday 14 February 2016

You are kindly invited to bring along any younger siblings to view our facilities at both our Bundoora and Preston campuses on

this day. Preston campus will be open from 10am to 2pm and the Bundoora campus will be open from 11am to 3pm on the day.

Mrs Angela O’Connor

Registrar

2016 College Bus Services

All College bus services will commence on Friday 29 January for all students.

Charter Buses

All students who travelled on a College CHARTER bus in 2015 are presumed to intend to continue to travel on a charter bus in

2016. If you do not need to use the CHARTER bus network in 2016, please contact the College Logistics Office, in writing

URGENTLY to advise us of this change.

Public Transport Victoria Buses

All students using PTV buses must have a valid MYKI card and a relevant College Bus Pass. Students who used a College PTV

bus in 2015 are presumed to intend to use the same bus route in 2016. If you wish to discontinue access to the PTV bus network,

please contact the College Logistics Office, in writing, URGENTLY.

However, if you have not yet applied to use the College PTV bus network, please contact the College Logistics Office URGENTLY

to receive the necessary PTV Application Form.

All new students who have applied to use a CHARTER or PTV bus will receive a temporary 2016 College Bus Pass, by mail in late

January. Temporary College Bus Passes are valid to access the College bus network, until the new 2016 Student ID Card-Bus

Passes are distributed in mid-March.

All returning students need to continue to use 2015 ID cards to access the bus network, until the new 2016 cards arrive.

If they have lost last year’s College Bus Pass, they MUST reapply for a replacement Pass at the earliest opportunity prior to

Thursday 28 January.

Written communication with the College Logistics Office can be made via the direct e-mail address transport@parade.vic.edu.au.

Phone contact with the College Logistics Office can be made via the direct phone line 9468 3372.

Mr Kevin Bourke

Logistics and Environment Manager

PARADE COLLEGE

2016 TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS

We regularly experience significant traffic congestion in the main College driveway each afternoon.

This situation places students’ safety at risk!

Student Pick Up Zones are located at

Naughtin Terrace & Callan Court

at the rear of the College buildings….follow the signs

Possible options:

Avoid driveway congestion, collect your child from Edmund Rice Park, beside ERC building, accessible

from Milton Parade, off Plenty Rd or Cameron Parade. Refer to Melway Maps 9 and 10, OR

For Lynch House students, travel via the main driveway, to the rear of the property to collect your son

from the Naughtin Terrace precinct, OR

For Bodkin, Hughes or Treacy House students, travel via the main driveway, to the rear of the property to

collect your son from Callan Court precinct, OR

For Edmund Rice Trade Training Centre students, travel via the main driveway to the rear of the property

to collect your son from Callan Court precinct

Buses have priority at all times whilst on College property

Please note the following College protocols, designed to enhance students’ safety and efficient traffic flow:

a) “No Standing” anywhere along the College driveway

b) Students cannot be collected or dropped off along the College driveway

c) DO NOT WAIT in the driveway or block buses at any time

d) As access to the Visitors Car Park is restricted, keep moving to the rear of the College

e) Obey “Give Way” signs at all times

In the interests of student safety and efficient traffic flow, drivers are reminded to:

Comply with all speed zones and traffic management signage and

Follow directions by traffic marshals and/or parking attendants

Perhaps you may wish to reconsider the bus or tram transport options for your son/sons

Mr Kevin Bourke, Logistics & Environment Manager, on behalf of Traffic Management Sub-Committee

NO CAR ACCESS TO or EXIT from

Garvey Terrace, Visitors Car Park or

College Bus Circuit

2.30pm - 3.45pm daily

From The Old Paradians

Vale Guy Rodrigues, 1935-2015

Guy Rodrigues, a long-serving and dedicated servant of

the Old Paradians’ Association Amateur Football Club, and

father to former Paradians Garnet (1980) and Gavin

(1986), died recently at the age of 80.

The name Guy Rodrigues has been synonymous with

Parade for more than 40 years – a remarkable feat

considering this extremely popular figure became part of

the Parade community just four years after his arrival in

this country from India with his young family.

Since then, Guy’s contributions have extended into the

Parade community in a number of ways including the Old

Paradians’ Association in the earlier years.

Some would argue there was an omen in Guy arriving in

Australia in 1968 as it was the first year the OPAAFC took

out the senior, reserve and under 19 premierships.

For years, Guy has committed his energies with little fuss

or fanfare to both Parade College and the Old Paradians’

Association Amateur Football Club.

Though he never attended the College, Guy was

recognised as an Honorary Old Paradian in 2014, an

award he shares with close friends Maurie Considine and

Keith Sharkie with whom he is pictured.

This year, he was front and centre in the winners’ circle

at Craigieburn when the Old Paradians’ Association

Amateur Football Club senior team landed the D

Section Premiership – the club’s first in almost 30 years.

Guy’s passing follows the recent death of Phil

McLaughlin, the captain of the club’s Team of the

Century and generally considered the greatest Old

Paradian footballer ever to represent the club.

The deepest sympathies of the Parade community are

with all members of the Rodrigues family at this time.

An old teammate remembers the late Phillip McLaughlin

“Among the pantheon of great Old Paradian and VAFA

footballers in my view there is no-one better than Phil

McLaughlin. His exemplary record speaks for itself. To

run onto the playing field at the Old Scotch oval or other

grounds, wearing the O.P. Guernsey, next to Phil, was a

priceless privilege.”

Kevin Rickard AM, Old Paradian (1953), pays tribute to

the late Phillip McLaughlin – a representative of the

OPAAFC in 185 senior matches from 1949–1961,

Captain in 1952–1956 and 1958–1959, Best & Fairest

Player 1950–1951, Member of 1951 and 1958

Premiership Teams, Life Member and captain of the

OPAAFC Team of the Century

Pictured bottom right of previous page are members of the

Old Paradians’ VAFA ‘B’ Grade Premiership team of 1958.

Phil McLaughlin can be seen nursing the football, with

Brian Hill to his right and Geoff Borrack to his left.

Standing from left to right is John Booth, coach Maurie

Considine and Kevin Rickard AM, the author of this tribute.

To read Kevin’s tribute in totality, go to

www.oldparadians.com.au

Presidents partner for frontline conservation

Pictured here with former US President Bill Clinton is Sean

Willmore (1990) - surely the best networker of any Old

Paradian out of the Bundoora campus.

A global champion for frontline conservation, Sean, as

President of the International Ranger Federation and

founder of The Thin Green Line Foundation, recently met

President Clinton “to highlight the critical work being done

by our Rangers on the frontline of conservation around the

world”.

“It’s important that the rangers sacrifice, struggle and

success is heard at the highest levels, so they too can be

spokes-people for rangers and conservation. We spoke of

the current poaching situation and the need to get more

support to rangers the world over,” said Sean through the

foundation.

“I also presented President Clinton with one of our snare

wire bracelets, as a symbol of the 180 degree change

needed.”

The snare wire is removed by rangers from a park in

Zambia, before it could trap an animal, then given to the

local ladies who turn it into amazing jewellery, and the

profits are shared 50/50 with the anti-poaching work and

the ladies.

“He agreed it was the perfect symbol of why we were

gathered at Clinton Global Initiative. I took it off my wrist

and placed it on his – ‘a perfect fit’ he said, then ‘let’s

get some support for those rangers’. We shook hands

once more and then he shook everyone else’s hand

wearing that bracelet.

Sean added that whilst he was unaware of what might

come of this initiative, “I do know that we have to take

every opportunity, and do everything in our power to

gather more allies to protect nature and its protectors,

the rangers”.

“A heartfelt thank you to all of you who do make the

effort and sacrifice to support us - please spread the

word so we can do even more,” Sean said.

If you’re interested in supporting Sean’s cause,

bracelets can be ordered via

http://www.thingreenline.org.au/product/mulberry-

mongoose-bracelets-snare-collection/

Mr Tony De Bolfo

Old Paradians’ Association CEO

From the Director of High Performance Sport

National All Schools Athletic Championships

Congratulations to Ben Major (Year 8 L17), Dylan Epifano (Year 8 H21) and Hugh Collis (Year 10 H21) who competed in the

National All Schools Athletic Championships which were held in Melbourne from 4 to 6 December 2015. Ben finished 4 th on count

back, in the U/14 High Jump with a Parade record and personal best jump of 1.74m. He also finished 5 th in the Triple Jump with a

leap of 11.48m. Dylan jumped 5.56m to finish 5th in the U/14 Long Jump whilst Hugh competed in the U/16 3000m Walk and came

13th in a time of 15.47 minutes.

ACC Swimming Dates - 2016

The 2016 ACC Swimming Carnival will be held at MSAC on Friday 19 February commencing at 7.00pm. Training for this event will

take place at the WaterMarc Pool in Greensborough from 7.00am to 7.50am on 2, 4, 9 and 11 February. Students can either meet

at WaterMarc at 6.55am or get a bus from the Bundoora Campus at 6.40am. A bus will be available to bring all students from

WaterMarc to school at the conclusion of training. Year 7 swimming trials will take place on Thursday 4 February from 12.00pm

until 2.45pm at the Coburg Outdoor Pool. Transport will be provided. The Parade ACC Swimming team will be selected by Friday

12 February and the final training session will be held on Monday 15 February from 12.50pm until 2.45pm at the Coburg Outdoor

Pool. Transport will be provided.

ACC Athletics 2016

The 2016 ACC Athletics Carnival will be held at the Lakeside Stadium at Albert Park on Friday 15 April. Training sessions are listed

below for all interested students. Transport will be provided for all students involved in training.

Training after school at Bunjil Park from 3.30pm to 4.45pm for all interested students

Tuesday 2 February and Thursday 4 February All Year Levels

Tuesday 9 February and Thursday 11 February All Year Levels

Tuesday 16 February and Thursday 18 February All Year Levels

Willinda Park Training - 12.45pm to 2.45pm

Tuesday 23 February Years 9 to 12 (Trials)

Thursday 25 February Years 7 and 8 (Trials)

Tuesday 1 March Years 9 to 12 – (Trials)

Thursday 3 March Years 7 and 8 – (Trials)

Tuesday 8 March Years 9 to 12 – (Trials)

Thursday 10 March All Year Levels - Selected Athletes

Tuesday 15 March All Year Levels - Selected Athletes

Thursday 17 March All Year Levels - Selected Athletes

Wednesday 23 March – Athletics Camp ACC Athletics Team

Date to be advised – One School Holiday Training Session ACC Athletics Team

Junior Athletic Carnivals Year 7 Athletics Carnival – Thursday 11 February Periods 4 to 6 Bunjil Park

Year 8 Athletics Carnival – Thursday 18 February 19 Periods 4 to 6 Bunjil Park

Bunjil Park – Final Training Session Monday 11 April – Period 6 Entire Squad

Mr Phillip Gaut

Director of High Performance Sport

Calendar

The following important dates in the College calendar

can also be found on our website under the ‘News’ tab

26 January * Australia Day

27 January * Staff PD Day

* Finance Meeting, 7.30pm Boardroom

28 January * Staff PD Day

29 January * Term 1 Commences Years 7, 11 & 12

* Year 12 Assembly

* Failte Program

1 February * Term 1 Commences Years 8, 9 & 10

* House Assemblies

* Premiers Reading Challenge

commences

* Musical rehearsals commence on

Mondays at Mercy

* Board Meeting, 7.30pm Boardroom

2 February * World Day for Consecrated Life

* Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm

3 February * Year 12 Elevate Education Assembly

* ACC Senior Sport

* Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm

* Musical rehearsals commence on

Wednesdays at Parade

4 February * College Phtoto’s

* Year 7 Swim Trials 12.00pm (Coburg)

* Year 10 RE Commission Ceremony

* Year 7 2016 Information Evening

5 February * 1st Term College Assembly

8 February * Chinese New Year

* Musical rehearsals at Mercy

9 February * Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm

* VCE Parent Information Evening,

7.00pm Rivergum Theatre

10 February * Ash Wednesday

* ACC Senior Sport

* Year 11 Assembly

10 February cont * OPA Luncheon

* Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm

* Musical rehearsals at Parade

* Parents of Parade Committee

Meeting, 7.30pm Boardroom

11 February * Our Lady of Lourdes

* Year 7 House Athletics Carnival

12 February * College Photo Retake Day

* VCE Unit 1&2 Assembly

* VCE Unit 3&4 Assembly

* Art Show Opening Night, 7.30pm

Greening Auditorium

13 February * Art Show, Greening Auditorium

14 February * First Sunday of Lent

* Open Day

* Art Show, Greening Auditorium

* OPA Bike Ride Alphington to

Bundoora

15 February * Just Leadership Day (Caritas)

* Old Paradians Executive Meeting,

7.30pm Boardroom

* Musical rehearsals at Mercy

16 February * Launch of Project Compassion 2016

* Board Executive 7.30am Preston

* Year 7 Preston Parents iPad

Workshop 7.30-8.30pm (venue TBA)

* Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm

17 February * Ministry Retreat No 1

* Homework Club 3.15-4.30pm

* ACC Senior Sport

* Musical rehearsals at Parade

18 February * Ministry Retreat No 1

* Year 8 House Athletics Carnival

* Year 7 Bundoora Parents iPad

Workshop 7.30-8.30pm Rivergum

Theatre

19 February * ACC Swimming Carnival, 7.00pm to

10pm MSAC

20 February * Saturday Detention

To report student absences

please call Student Services

Bundoora 9468 3342

or

Preston 9416 6533

2016

VICTORIAN SCHOOL TERM DATES

TERM 1 27 January 24 March

TERM 2 11 April 24 June

TERM 3 11 July 16 September

TERM 4 3 October 20 December

www.education.vic.gov.au › Our Department › Key Dates

ACADEMY UNIFORMS

238 Wolseley Place

Thomastown

9460 8011

9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday

9.00am to 12 Noon Saturday

CAMPUS SHOPS:

Bundoora Tuesdays 2:30–4:00pm

Fridays 8:00–9:00am

Preston Tuesdays 10:30–11:00am

North of the Yarra

School Booksellers

52-56 Strathallan Road

Macleod

9458 4749

In the interests of student safety……

* Please observe all speed zones and traffic management signage whilst on College grounds

* Please follow directions by traffic marshals and parking attendants

* Please remember there is a strict “No Standing” rule for all vehicles anywhere along the College driveway

Thank you for your co-operation

Payment of fees can be made anytime during

office hours at the College

Monday to Friday 7.45am-5.00pm Bundoora

Monday to Friday 8.15am-4.30pm Preston

Parents of Parade (POP)

A warm welcome to Parade College to all families, old and new.

I would like to extend an invitation for all families, mums and dads, guardians and grandparents, to join us for our first

committee meeting for 2016. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to send me an email or give me a call.

Jeff Warke

President Parents of Parade

0409 174 208

pop@parade.vIc.edu.au

Become an active member of the Parents of Parade Committee to support the Parade community

Parents of Parade

Wednesday 10 February

7.30pm

Boardroom

ALL WELCOME!