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16 May 2012 Dear Parents and Friends of Holy Cross Mothers’ Day Mass The Mothers’ Day Mass last year was the fourth year that it has been held in this daytime format. Each year, the gathered congregation has been larger and larger. Last Thursday the Chapel was full and enjoyed a fantastic celebration of the joy and sacredness of motherhood. The morning tea in the Delany Paddock in glorious Autumn sunshine had every mother present promising to return next year. I wish to thank every single mother who was present last Thursday. Your support for the College in its endeavours to educate your son is deeply appreciated. Many mothers, of course, could not be there due to work. Next year, plan early to take the morning off — you won’t regret the special experience that you encounter as a result! Conversations with the Executive Director — Regional Parent Forums The Executive Director of Catholic Schools, Dr Dan White, held regional meetings with parents in Term 1 from across Sydney Catholic schools. One might ask the question — If all is going well for my children at school, why do I need to be involved at a regional/CEO level, and talk to the Executive Director? A Holy Cross parent who attended the Term One forum provides the answer: “Feedback from parents is vital to the place where policy is set and funds allocated so that all concerned can see how effectively the schools are serving the students learning needs, and adjustments can be made where needed.” Other parent feedback from Conversations with the Executive Director was very positive. I encourage parents to consider attending. Details for the Term Two conversation for the Inner West are as follows: Tuesday 26 June 2012 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm Catholic Education Office Inner Western Region 3 Keating St Lidcombe (02) 9643 3600 Delany Foundation Dinner In the wake of the very successful Patrician Bicentenary celebrations (2008), the Delany Foundation, named in honour of the founder of the Patrician Brothers, was established to formalise and to direct financial support for Patrician mission and projects in developing countries. The Delany Foundation is an incorporated body and registered charity with Brothers and lay members of the wider Patrician family as Directors. Since its inauguration just over three years ago, the Foundation has sent almost $100,000 in support of Patrician missions in Paua New Guinea, Kenya and Ghana. Additionally, the Foundation makes substantial donations to youth support and rehabilitation projects in Australia each year. I urge parents from the Holy Cross community to attend this first Delany dinner in four years. It will be Foundation fundraiser, fantastic social get-together and a fabulous dinner. Delany Foundation Dinner Saturday 21 July - Commencing at 6pm The Liverpool Catholic Club Cnr Hoxton Park Rd & Joadja St (close to M5 & M7) $100 per person or $1000 per table of 10 Full 3 course meal Table drinks provided Entertainment & Dancing Bookings may be made through Sharon Gollan at the College, [email protected] . In cruce salus Adam Taylor Principal
Transcript of Mothers’ Day Mass Delany Foundation...
16 May 2012
Dear Parents and Friends of Holy Cross
Mothers’ Day Mass
The Mothers’ Day Mass last year was thefourth year that it has been held in thisdaytime format. Each year, the gatheredcongregation has been larger and larger. LastThursday the Chapel was full and enjoyed a
fantastic celebration of the joy and sacredness of motherhood. Themorning tea in the Delany Paddock in glorious Autumn sunshine had everymother present promising to return next year. I wish to thank every singlemother who was present last Thursday. Your support for the College in itsendeavours to educate your son is deeply appreciated. Many mothers, ofcourse, could not be there due to work. Next year, plan early to take themorning off — you won’t regret the special experience that you encounteras a result!
Conversations with the Executive Director —Regional Parent Forums
The Executive Director of Catholic Schools, Dr Dan White, held regionalmeetings with parents in Term 1 from across Sydney Catholic schools.
One might ask the question — If all is going well for my children at school,why do I need to be involved at a regional/CEO level, and talk to theExecutive Director?
A Holy Cross parent who attended the Term One forum provides theanswer: “Feedback from parents is vital to the place where policy is setand funds allocated so that all concerned can see how effectively theschools are serving the students learning needs, and adjustments can bemade where needed.”
Other parent feedback from Conversations with the Executive Directorwas very positive. I encourage parents to consider attending. Details for
the Term Two conversation for the Inner West are as follows: Tuesday 26June 2012
7.00 pm - 9.00 pmCatholic Education OfficeInner Western Region3 Keating St Lidcombe(02) 9643 3600
Delany Foundation Dinner
In the wake of the very successful Patrician Bicentenary celebrations(2008), the Delany Foundation, named in honour of the founder of thePatrician Brothers, was established to formalise and to direct financialsupport for Patrician mission and projects in developing countries. TheDelany Foundation is an incorporated body and registered charity withBrothers and lay members of the wider Patrician family as Directors.
Since its inauguration just over three years ago, the Foundation has sentalmost $100,000 in support of Patrician missions in Paua New Guinea,Kenya and Ghana. Additionally, the Foundation makes substantialdonations to youth support and rehabilitation projects in Australia eachyear.
I urge parents from the Holy Cross community to attend this first Delanydinner in four years. It will be Foundation fundraiser, fantastic socialget-together and a fabulous dinner.
Delany Foundation Dinner
Saturday 21 July - Commencing at 6pmThe Liverpool Catholic ClubCnr Hoxton Park Rd & Joadja St(close to M5 & M7)$100 per person or $1000 per table of 10Full 3 course mealTable drinks providedEntertainment & Dancing
Bookings may be made through Sharon Gollan at the College,[email protected] .
In cruce salus
Adam TaylorPrincipal
There is an increasing safety concern with the number ofstudents who catch a bus home of an afternoon on VictoriaRoad. The biggest concern is that there is an accident waitingto happen with the volume of students crossing andcongregating on Victoria Road and the surrounding bus stops.In an effort to minimise the risk and maintain order andsupervision, the following steps must be followed by everystudent who catches a public bus or school special after schoolon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. I would appeal toparents to discuss these new procedures with your sons inorder to support and address our safety concerns.
From Monday of Week 4 (May 14th). The new procedure is asfollows...
All students who catch a bus of an afternoon (Public orschool bus) must line up in the bus bay area outside theDelany Building.
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As teachers arrive for bus duty they will escort studentsto their bus stop.
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All teachers on bus duty will need to collect their studentsfrom the bus bay.
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The Year Coordinators on Bus Duty will be posted at theVictoria Road crossing.
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The only exception to this rule is Thursday. There are alot less students around catching buses on Thursdaysand so they will be permitted to walk to their bus stop andmeet the teacher on duty there.
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Hopefully families had a nice weekend with a lovely Mothers'sDay celebration. In this month of May, let's think of our mumevery day and also the important women in our lives. Take timeto reflect on and say the Hail Mary as Mary our good motherreminds us of our own mother who loves and guides us always.
Enjoy your week,Mr Buxton.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
If your personal details including phone numbers, address oremail address have changed within the past 12 months and youhave not notified the College please do so [email protected]
Term 2 School Fees were posted home last week. Thank you toall those families who have paid. Fees must be paid no laterthan 11th May 2012. If you are having difficulty please contactMr Michael McCormack (Business Manager) on 9808-1033 foran appointment to discuss this.
Michael McCormackBusiness Manager
Year 12 students interested in pursuing Medicine andother health courses in 2013 will need to sit the UMAT(Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences AdmissionTest) on Wed 25 July 2012. The Undergraduate Medicine andHealth Sciences Admission Test is a 3 hour multiple-choice testdeveloped and used specifically to assist with the selection ofstudents into medicine, dentistry and health science degreeprograms at undergraduate level at the following universities:
The University of NSW, The University of Newcastle, TheUniversity of New England and The University of WesternSydney. More information is available at:
www.umat.acer.edu.auemail: [email protected] for UMAT close on Friday 1 June 2012.
Year 12 and Year 11 students:
The RCG (Responsible Conduct of Gambling Course/6Hours duration) - $80 will be held in Term 2 Week 7
Monday 4 June 3:30pm-6:30pmWednesday 6 June 3:30pm-6:30pmPlease see Mr Mustapic asap for a permission note ifinterested in completing the RCG.
Year 12 students - Chartered AccountantsCadetship Evening:
Date: Wednesday, 23 May 2012Time: 4:30pmVenue: Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre,Bayside Foyer, Level 1, Darling Drive, Darling Harbour, Sydney
Year 12 students will find out how to secure a cadetship at theChartered Accountants Cadetship Evening. On the night youattend information sessions that will answer your questionsabout finding the right cadetship and meet a range of employerssuch as: KPMG, Ernst & Young, PWC and HLB Mann Judd.
If interested register now atcharteredaccountants.com.au/students
Parents are able to find out more atcharteredaccountants.com.au/parents
Years 12, 11 and 10 students are encouraged to visitwww.myfuture.edu.au
This website is Australia’s national career information andexploration service which provides accurate and up to dateinformation and resources to assist in discovering, exploringand planning individual career journeys. Please see MrMustapic if you have any questions.
Year 12 students - Lattitude Global Volunteering/Gap yearOverseas Information Session Duration: 90 Minutes
Dates: Saturday 26 May at 2pm
Venue: McMahons Point Community CentreUpper HallMcMahons Point
Hear from Lattitude Global Volunteering staff, returnedvolunteers and parents of returned volunteers
Please register to attend at www.lattitude.org.au
UAC key dates for 2013 admissions
Applications
Early August 2012 applications open
Friday 28 September 2012 on-time applications close
Wednesday 31 October 2012 late applications close with a latefee $119Friday 30 November 2012 late applications close with a latefee $137Thursday 31 January 2013 final close of applications with latefee $147
Year 12 - UAC is now on Facebook
UAC is now on Facebook with more than 1,100 fans. The UACFacebook page has the latest announcements and remindersabout important dates and times. Year 12 students areencouraged to connect with UAC atwww.facebook.com/universitiesadmissionscentre to always beacross the latest UAC news.
The University of Sydney Guest Speaker Presentationat Holy Cross College for Senior students
Date: Monday 21 MayTime: 1:35-2:05 (lunchtime)Venue: McCosker 11
Prospective Student Advisers from Sydney University willaddress Holy Cross College students interested in courses atthe university. There will also be information on Scholarships.There will be a powerpoint presentation followed by anopportunity for students to ask questions.
Macquarie University Guest Speaker Presentation atHoly Cross College for Senior students
Date: Tuesday 22 MayTime: 1:35-2:05 (lunchtime)Venue: McCosker 11
Prospective Student Advisers from Macquarie University willaddress Holy Cross College students interested in courses atthe university. There will also be information on Scholarships.There will be a powerpoint presentation followed by anopportunity for students to ask questions.
Australian Catholic University Guest SpeakerPresentation at Holy Cross College for Senior students
Date: Tuesday 29 MayTime: 1:35-2:05 (lunchtime)Venue: McCosker 11
Prospective Student Advisers from ACU will address HolyCross College students interested in courses at the university.There will also be information on Scholarships. There will be apowerpoint presentation followed by an opportunity for studentsto ask questions.
Sydney University - Information for parents
Please visit www.sydney.edu.au/future_students/parents.shtml
You'll find answers to some of the most frequently askedquestions. For more information call the Sydney UniversityHelpline on 1300 362 006.
Sydney University’s student ambassadors can provide firsthand information about life at Sydney University and answerquestions about studying at Sydney University. Meet theSydney University student ambassadors online atwww.sydney.edu.au/ug-talk
The University of NSW Scholarships InformationEvening for Year 11 and 12 students and their parents
Date: Wednesday 20 JuneTime: 6:00pmVenue: The Clancy Auditorium, UNSW.
This event will be held to provide students and parents withgreater detail on the range of scholarships at UNSW,application criteria, dates and processes for scholarshipapplications. For further details and registration go to:www.whatson.unsw.edu.au
Australian Catholic University
ACU’s student ambassadors can provide first hand informationabout life at ACU and answer questions about studying atuniversity. Meet the ACU student Ambassadors online atwww.acu.edu.au/152316
ACU Early Achievers’ Program
Year 12 students who demonstrate a commitment to theircommunities as well as their studies can gain early acceptanceinto ACU through the Early Achievers’ Program (EAP). Thishugely successful program recognises the achievements and
contributions made by prospective students to theircommunities through school, church, sport or culturalorganisations. Information about the 2013 program can befound at www.acu.edu.au/eap
The Sydney Morning Herald HSC and Careers Expo
All of Yr 12 will attend on Friday 1 June 11:15am – 3:05pm atthe Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park. Year 12 students areexpected to be prepared for periods 1 and 2 on this day. Therewill be Exhibitors with: information and resources for the HSC,career and study advice, information on Australia’s topuniversities, TAFE, training colleges and apprenticeships.
Mark MustapicCareers Co-ordinator
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR HIGHER SCHOOLCERTIFICATE EXAMS
Special Provisions, granted by the NSW Board of Studies, canprovide the help of a reader/writer, separate supervision, extratime to complete the paper and extra time to rest. They may beapproved for students who have a medical condition, mentalhealth issues such as anxiety or a reading/writing disability.
Applications are being organised now and must be completedas soon as possible. If you feel your son would benefit fromthese provisions and he meets the criteria, please call VirginiaReeves, Learning Support Coordinator on 9808 1033.
Term 2 2012
Time: 3:15-4:15
Week Mon Wed
4 14-May 16-May
5 21-May 23-May
6 28 May No HH: Staff Meeting 30-May
7 4-Jun 6-Jun
8 No HH- Queen's Birthday 13-Jun
9 No HH- Staff Spirituality Day 18-Jun
Ben has been a standoutperformer in 7 Delany this year.Ben arrived at the College fromOur Lady Queen of Peace,Gladesville and has quicklybecome a valuable contributor tohis Homeroom. He has achievedthis by embracing the Patricianvalues of the College, undertakinghis work in a friendly yet diligentmanner and being helpful in class,
often without being asked. When the U/13Bs MCS football teamrequired extra players to field a team in the winter season, Benput his hand up and joined the team. Congratulations Ben onbeing the Star of the Week!
Natalie RussellStage 4 CoordinatorHoly Cross College
It was early in the morning arriving at the start of our trip wefirst had lunch and then found out the best route to get to ourdestination. With maps we then set of with our heavy backpacks and Mr Whitty and our guide, John, started out on asmooth flat path but then we started to go downhill into the bushnot that much longer into the downhill bush path we foundourselves in a very slippery muddy path. A few people fell overincluding my self and then we got to the bottom and found outthat we had gone the wrong way it was funny because we puteffort in getting down here for nothing. We worked our way upquicker than we did going down and set off into the real bush.
We found our selves going down into the dry bush tacklingrocks and boulders, huge trees and a downwards path. Wethen got to the bottom stopping going back up and then downagain for our 3rd break after three hours of walking. We hadstopped at a water stream some of us put our heads in to coolourselves off and then we found out were we were and wherewe are going next we were heading into the right way and aftera 4 hours of walking found our selves at our next checkpoint.This was nice as we had a chance to fill up our water bottles.We then set off again for our camp site. This is when nightstarted to fall we go out our torches and started to head for ourcamp so we could get some sleep and eat dinner. We foundourselves at about 10 o’clock still walking and close to ourcamp when I fell down our path way and rolled down a couple offeet. We stopped for quite a while because of my leg so ourguide took the rest of the group to the camp site and left two ofmy friends with me and after 2 hours we made it to thecampsite. We immediately put up our tent and got our food onour portable cooker me and my friends in my tent had noodlesas soon as they were ready I remember Michael devouringthem. After dinner we went to bed and had a good rest. Thenext day we didn't have to walk that far until we stopped againand I left early because of my leg. The rest of the group battledtheir way up a huge mountain and did so at a good pace. Thegroup should be very proud of their efforts as they provedthemselves under challenging circumstances.
Luke Johnson
MCS Rugby League
We had some great victories in Round 3 of the competition.Our Opens team cam up against St.Gregory’s Campbelltown.Our boys had a lot to prove and they showed what a great teamwe have this year. They dominated the opposition in a toughdisplay of schoolboy rugby league and came out winners 20-10.
Amongst our other teams the Under 13 As won another game40-0 and our 15s recorded a good victory.
All teams are in contention for the finals at the end of the termso hopefully all their hard work will pay off.
Please make sure to check the MCS website:www.mcscolleges.com to look for latest results and tables.
MCS Football
Our Football teams were undefeated against Terra Sancta,Schofields last week. Their hard work and commitment attraining is starting to show its rewards. Our A grade and Year10 team are both still under defeated and will look to continuethis run against St.Gregory’s Campbelltown. I’m proud to reportthat the hard work from the Year 7 A and B teams has paid off,with both teams recording great victories. Both Ms.Williams andMr.Morales are proud of their teams’ wins.
Holy Cross College,Ryde
Terra SanctaSchofields
AGrade
4 1
BGrade
Bye
Year 10 4 1
Year 9 0 0
Year 8 4 2
Year 7A
3 2
Year 7B
3 1
MCS Cross Country
We had some brilliant success at the recent MCS CrossCountry Carnival. Isaac Dandan from Year 8 went one betterthan last year and won his Under 14s race convincingly. Afantastic result to a well deserved student. Not far behind himwas Justin Story of Year 9 who came in 5th and both studentshave qualified for the CCC Carnival next month at EasternCreek. Other great result were from Stephen Zagaras of year11 who cam in 7th in the under 17s race. Overall we had 29runners which is an improvement from last year.Congratulations to all students who competed and thanks toMr.Kemp and Mr.Andrich for looking after them on the day.
MCS Representative Trials
Touch Football
Congratulations to the following students who will representMCS in the upcoming CCC Touch Football competition inTamworth
Matthew Wilson, Regan Walsh, Malcolm Chaney, LachlanKnight and Jean Louis Jones.
CCC AFL
Congratulations to Matthew Wilson for gaining selection in theUnder 15s CCC Northern AFL team.
Rugby League
The following students have been selected for the MCS andPresidents teams for the upcoming CCC Rugby LeagueCarnival at St.Mary’s. Congratulations to all students.
Opens MCS 15s MCS
Mitchell Moses Pifeleti Pifeleti
Bradley Deitz Justin Aboumelhem
Nathan DePalma
Opens Presidents
Nathan Milone 15s Presidents
Rhys Armstrong Christian Tarabey
Luke Brooks Jean Louis Jones
Alefosio Tatola
Matthew Woods
MCS Website
There is now an MCS Website with all the competitions andsports that students and parents can follow. By navigating yourway through the different sports you can see updated draws foreach competition, results from current competitions andpathways for students to following for representing at higherlevels for their sport. Please go to www.mcscolleges.com forany information you need for the many different MCS sports.
CCC Sport and Trials
The CCC organisation is changing the process for students toapply to trial for the sports under their banner. The studentsneed to keep an eye out for information in regards to upcomingtrials. Information is also on the school Calendar. Students andtheir parents will need to complete the application form online.
The website address is: https://www.csss.nsw.edu.au/nswccc-home.aspx
Once this is completed, it will be sent to Mr.Whitty as the SportCoordinator to approve the application. Only once it isapproved is a student allowed to attend the trials andcompetition.
Internal Sport
A reminder to all students that they must have their House shirtfor all sports on a Thursday afternoon. If a student fails to bringhis house shirt then he will be placed on Sports Detention forthe afternoon. Students may be in Sports Detention until3:00pm.
Mr.WhittySport Coordinator
http://www.holycrosscollege.org/newsandevents/letterbox.php
The following letters have recently been sent home viastudents. Have you seen them?
16/5/2012 Year 12 HSC & Careers Expo
16/5/2012 2012 Annual Ski Trip
14/5/2012 Year 12 Letter
9/5/2012 Schoolboy Cup (Supporters)
9/5/2012 Schoolboy Cup (Player)
8/5/2012 Parents in Touch Forum Term 2
7/5/2012 Mouthguards
2/5/2012 Yr 11 Preliminary Examinations
Friday, 18 MaySSA Water PoloYear 11 Mid-Preliminary Year Examinations08:00 Cowan & Lewis Uniform Shop OpenCollege Assembly
Saturday, 19 MayNSW All Schools Volleyball U 16yrs SelectionsSunday, 20 MaySSA Baseball
Monday, 21 May Week 5SSA BaseballYear 7 and 8 Non-Assessment WeekCCC Rugby U/16 & U/8 SelectionsCCC Rugby Union
Tuesday, 22 MaySSA BaseballCCC Rugby U/16 & U/8 SelectionsCCC Rugby Union08:00 Cowan & Lewis Uniform Shop Open15:30 Year 12 Parent-Teacher Night
Wednesday, 23 MaySSA BaseballState of Origin 1Wednesday Morning Mass
Thursday, 24 MaySSA BaseballOur Lady Help of Christian Mass - St Mary's CathederalRd5 RL/ FB
Located next to the Chapelin the Bishop Carroll Building
Normal Opening Times
Tuesdays: 8.00am—9.30am
Fridays: 8.00am—9.30am
Enquiries: 9449 9777
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 9440 8931
Friday, 25 MaySSA BaseballCCC Rugby League SelectionsCCC Multi Disability DayCCC Rugby League Dinner08:00 Cowan & Lewis Uniform Shop OpenAustralia's Biggest Morning Tea at HCC09:00 Year 12 Mass at St Charles
Saturday, 26 MaySSA BaseballCCC Rugby League Selections
Monday, 28 May Week 6Year 9 and 10 Examination Block till 7 JunCCC Football Selections
Tuesday, 29 MayCCC Football SelectionsNSW All Schools AFL Selections08:00 Cowan & Lewis Uniform Shop Open08:20Year Coordinators' Meeting
Wednesday, 30 MayNSW All Schools AFL SelectionsWednesday Morning Mass
Thursday, 31 MayNSW All Schools AFL SelectionsRd6 RL/ FB
Friday, 1 JuneCCC Rugby CampSMH HSC Expo - All of Year1208:00 Cowan & Lewis Uniform Shop Open09:00 College Assembly
HCC SECOND HAND UNIFORMSHOP
OPENING TIMES (TERM 2)
** Tuesdays Only 8.30am—9.15am **Located in the Bishop Carroll Building
URGENT: We are looking for volunteers to runthe Second Hand Uniform Shop.
If you are able to lend us a hand in any way in2012, please write to us with brief details at
CONFIRMATION AT ST MARY’S CONCORD
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated this year overtwo sessions: 6.00 pm on Sat 28 July and 11.00am on Sun 29July. If your child is in Year 6 or older and you wish your child toreceive the sacrament of Confirmation and have not alreadyregistered please contact the Parish Office, tel: 9747 4210 oremail: [email protected]
WeekBeginning
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Group 17 MayTerm 22012
Dee FlanaganJacelyn PowellMargie Simpson
Nicole HanslHelp Needed
Diane OghlanianHelp Needed
Annmaree LaveryRose CapraroMaria BolosChatKaew Pitaksa
Sylvia GeorgakopoulosHelen WilliamsMichelle Lewis
Group 214 MayTerm 22012
Terry HulmeVivian Losurdo
Tara GordonChristine Rudge
Angela BlasonatoSilvia Spina
Janine JassonAnne VossSusan Zdilar
Sinead KentRochelle RaulstonRobi Bruggman
Group 321 MayTerm 22012
Jessie RaptisAntoinette HezlettLisa Vasilikas
Rita SciancaleporeGabrial Costa
Ann-Maree LawrenceMaria Kokkaris
Caroline GalanosLaurie BissakerLyn Clalk
Chris HeyesNicole Slates
Group 428 MayTerm 22012
Norma SciaraLisa Wilkinson
Judy KennySam Bell
Karen BuckleyHelp Needed
Jo-Anne PlugSharon Hyland
Lyn ArmitageBronwyne Collinson
Thank you to the parents who have volunteered. If you wish to volunteer or if you are unable to come on the day you are rostered please callLorraine on 9808-1033 ext 120
