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A Ministry of Mercy Education Ltd

Issue 19: Friday 20 November 2015Newsletter

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Ms Paddy McEvoyPRINCIPAL

Inside this issue

Wednesday 2 December: Class/Year Level End of Year

Activity Day (all Year Levels)

2:30pm Early dismissal

Thursday 3 December:FINAL DAY FOR STUDENTS

Classes conclude at 12 noon

Friday 4 December:Office closes at 12 noon

Dear Parents/Guardians, Friends & Students of SAC,

The Entertainment Centre came alive with the sights and sounds of SAC Spectacular last week. Almost 2,500 people attended the show and it was wonderful to see the children enjoying the moment that had been the focus of so much energy and preparation this term. The teachers and support staff who bring these performances together are incredible in their creativity and commitment. I would especially like to recognise Ms Eloise Griffiths, who works with a core team of staff to coordinate the evening. Eloise does this with grace and with an appreciation for the true spirit of St Aloysius College. Thanks to Juanita De Maria, Stem Designs, who kindly donated the beautiful floral arrangement for the podium on the night. The evening is always a highlight of the year for the children involved, who will no doubt soon be thinking about next year’s Spectacular! The Year 12 Art and Design exhibition was officially opened on Tuesday 17 November by SAC old scholar Ainslie Murray, who flew from Sydney for the occasion. A graduate of the Class of 1992, Ainslie now lectures in Architecture at the University of NSW, as well as being an artist who regularly exhibits her own work. Ainslie’s words of encouragement to these talented Art and Design graduates were truly inspiring. Our school is blessed with a community of old scholars who are always willing to give back and support young women who are finding their place in the world.Old scholars from a different decade gathered in the Cunningham Chapel last Sunday 15 November to celebrate 50 years since their graduation. After the liturgy, we toured the school together and heard some entertaining

stories from the Class of 1965. What was evident was the lasting respect and sense of connection these women had for one another, even though their lives had taken them in many different directions. They were thrilled to be joined at the liturgy by their Principal, Sr Deirdre Jordan. They spoke of how the Sisters of Mercy had blazed a trail, and made them believe that life was full of possibilities. This is a quality of SAC graduates that has certainly endured.Next week we will host the opening of an exhibition by a young artist from the Pipalyatjara School. You are all warmly invited to join us on Friday 27 November at 5:30pm in the SAC Foyer Gallery to celebrate the work of Kushia Young. Kushia is an innovative indigenous artist and we are honoured that this launch of her first exhibition in Adelaide will take place at SAC.Four of our senior French students are heading off soon on exchanges to Paris and Lyon. Recent events in the region have no doubt been worrying for these students and their families. We are monitoring DFAT advice on travel to the region. Educating young women in a time of such fear and uncertainty can be challenging and as their parents and teachers we try to guide and support them and ensure their safety while taking on these life-changing adventures.It is hard to believe that we have just one fortnight remaining in this 2015 school year. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for the support you provide to our school community. In working together to educate your daughters here at SAC, we ensure that our future leaders will work for justice and mercy in a world that is desperately in need of it.

Ms Paddy McEvoyPRINCIPAL

A Night to Remember.............................2Kushia Young Exhibition........................3Term 4 Diary.................................................3Canteen Roster...........................................3Children’s Celebration ............................4Remembrance Day ................................ .5Four Tones ..................................................6Spring Poetry Festival.............................6Year 8 - Book Trailers................................6Divali Festival..............................................7Justice & Mercy..........................................8Move it Monday!........................................8SAC Primary Tennis..................................9SACOSA......................................................10Floating Melodies...................................11

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A NIGHT TO REMEMBER - 2015 SAC SPECTACULAR!

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CANTEEN ROSTER7November 23Help needed

November 24Help needed

November 25Help needed

November 26Pam/Rex Robinson

November 27Margaret Buckham

8November 30Dianne Young

December 1Help needed

December 2Help needed

December 3Classes conclude at 12 noon

December 4

WEEK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

CANTEEN ROSTER

TERM 4 DIARY (for students and parents)

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November 23 November 24 November 25 November 269:15am Primary Mass

November 27Year 8 Alcohol Education Program (all day)

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November 30All Year 9 students - Drug & Alcohol Education program (all day)

December 1 December 2Class/Year Level End of Year Activity Day (all Year Levels)

2:30pm Early dismissal

December 3Final Newsletter available on SAC website

FINAL DAY FOR STUDENTS - Classes conclude at 12 noon

Reception to Year 11 Reports issued to students

December 4Office closes at 12 noon

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAYWEEK THURSDAY FRIDAY

Year 10 Semester 2 Exams

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NGUNYAWAYITI NGADLUKU NGARTU-ITY

On Friday 30 October, six students from the Primary school were fortunate to attend the Ngunyawayiti Ngadluku Ngartu-ity (Children’s Celebration) at Tauondi College, Port Adelaide.The girls participated in a variety of indigenous cultural activities. Their reflections can be found below.

Ms Dannielle SpearsYEAR 1 HOME CLASS TEACHER

Students’ Reflections

The boomerang and spear throwing was fun but it was very hard to throw them. The spear was heavy. It was made of wood with a metal point. We had to throw it with one hand, straight ahead at the wooden animal targets. I got one spear close to the wombat. The boomerangs were quite easy to use because they were light. You aim the boomerang at the sky. Boomerangs come back if you throw them properly. A lady painted with spray paint. The picture was a sun coming up over the water. Alexis A’Hang 1DS

We threw the boomerang really high and it landed nearly next to a kangaroo. We had lunch. I had a strawberry and a rollup. Then we went to do art. We shook the spray paint and we heard a jingling sound. After that we looked at the Aboriginal plants. It was a good day. Hannah Mitchell 1CL

We did spear throwing. I threw mine and it hit the face of the wombat statue. The spears were sharp. On my next throw, the spear almost reached another animal. We also learnt ‘nina marni’ which means welcome in my language. We also played a game called ‘Heads and Toes and Knees’. We had lots of fun. Skye-Laura Christensen 1CL

On Friday 30 October the Indigenous girls from the Primary school at SAC went to Tauondi College. First we had a cultural language session with Jack. He taught us the Aboriginal language. For example, ‘wandji’ means lie down, ‘tikka’ means sit down and ‘kurri kurri’ means stand up. We played ‘Heads, shoulders, knees and toes’ using the Aboriginal language. Even the parents and teachers played. Later we went to the boomerang and spear throwing station. You must throw a boomerang straight with the flat side on the outside. If you don’t hold it straight it will not fly properly. The boomerang will only come back when you throw it against the wind. Throwing the spears was really cool because we nearly hit the animal targets. Monttana Christensen 6LM & Mya A’Hang 5JA

It was very nice to meet new people and people I have met before from last year and the year before. I can’t wait to go next year. I’m looking forward to going to the Botanic Gardens to meet Ernie Dingo and the people I have met at these events to see them again. Maja Tongerie 7SS

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REMEMBRANCE DAY

On Wednesday 11 November the students of 10 EH represented St Aloysius College at the Remembrance Day Ceremony at the South Australian National War Memorial on North Terrace.

At the Remembrance Day Ceremony our students placed a wreath to honour the 2/43rd Battalion, A.I.F. The 2/43rd was raised in South Australia and few of its members remain alive. The battalion, as part of the Ninth Division A.I.F. fought at Tobruk and El Alamein in North Africa and after returning to Australia in 1943, fought in Papua-New Guinea and Malaysia.

In 2012 the memorial crosses of the 2/43rd Battalion, A.I.F were blessed in a ceremony at SAC and placed into our hands for safe-keeping. These small crosses, over two hundred of them, are in memory of the members of the battalion who died while on active service during World War Two. An additional larger cross commemorates the men who have died since the war ended.

These crosses were placed in the Field of Remembrance adjacent to the War Memorial on North Terrace before Remembrance Day by a group of students from 9VC. Bill Corey, one of the last remaining members of the 2/43rd was able to attend the placement of the crosses.

The role of the college is to keep alive the memory of the deeds of the battalion and of the sacrifices its men made in the service of their country.

Lest We Forget

Ms Jacqui JuryHUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COORDINATOR

Honouring the 2/43rd Battalion, A.I.F

Bill Corey, surviving member of the 2/43rd Battalion with students from 9VC at the placing of the crosses.

Students of 10EH at the National War Memorial, North Terrace on Remembrance Day

Sahar & Chelsea placing the Remembrance Day wreath in memory of the 2/43rd Battalion, A.I.F

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FOUR TONES - A GREAT WAY TO LEARN HISTORY

On Tuesday 10 November, the Year 10 History class was delighted with an appearance from a South Australian Rock band known as the Four Tones. The Four Tones are a group who experienced their peak of fame in the 1960’s when the era of Rock was slowly emerging. We were lucky enough to hear a variety of songs performed by them and got insight on how the pop culture of the 60’s influenced their style of music. Their acapella styled pieces, along with their well-blended harmonies, was no doubt a highlight of the performance, as well as a good explanation of what life was like when they were teenagers.

Their insight into the lifestyle and society of Australian people in the 1960’s gave us a fuller understanding of the era to help us with our History work. We appreciated the help they gave us in extending ourselves throughout the topic and for performing and answering our questions on such short notice.

Tara Murali & Cody Baldwin 10KI

The talented ‘Four Tones Rock Band’

SPRING POETRY FESTIVALWe are very proud of Jasmine Dallimore 9NR, whose poem ‘Eleven: Eleven’ was chosen to be included in the 2015 Spring Poetry Anthology, published by the South Australian English Teachers Association (SAETA) and judged in conjunction with the SA Writers Centre. This is an annual competition that selects entries from school students across the state. Adding to this distinction, Jasmine was also announced as the winner of the SA Writers Centre Prize at the recent launch of the publication. Her efforts have earned a year’s worth of mentoring and membership with the centre that will help to develop her impressive literary talents even further. Congratulations Jasmine!

Mr Matthew TrainorSECONDARY ENGLISH COORDINATOR

Eleven: ElevenA sentence whispered,

A quiet few words,Desperately muttered before the minute passes.

In almost complete darkness,Face lit,

By a phone screen.These are the wishes that mean the most.

The most thoughtful and eloquent requests,Happen only during this one minute,

11:11 pm.

Jasmine Dallimore 9NR

YEAR 8 - BOOK TRAILERS

This term in English, our class has been working on book trailers with the help of Ms Carol Grantham. Before starting, Ms Grantham told us all about how to avoid copyrighted material and how to make a trailer using Movie Maker. We started off by selecting a book and planning out what key points about the book we needed to include. We then found images that related to our book and put them into Movie Maker, along with text describing the story and music to go with it. After making sure that our trailers were perfect, we presented them in front of our class. Everyone’s trailers were outstanding and it was nice to see that a variety of books had been used.We loved making the book trailers because many of us had never done something like this before. Thank you to Ms Julie Barletta and Ms Grantham for all their help to make our trailers the best they could be. Well done 8SB!

Ria Agarwal &Alicia Holland 8SB

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DIVALI FESTIVAL

Divali is a festival celebrated by Hindus all around the world. It is the ‘Festival of Lights’. For Divali, many Hindus make special patterns on the ground outside their front doors as sign of welcome. These are called ‘rangoli’ patterns. They are bright and colourful and are made from sand, rice and flowers. Special

lamps called ‘divas’ are also made to celebrate Divali.

Students in 2LS created their own ‘rangoli’ designs in the Dunlevie courtyard using coloured chalk.

Ms Mary KotsionisEAL TEACHER

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JUSTICE AND MERCY

Catherine House Charities and Edmund Rice Camps provide gifts for many families in South Australia at Christmas time, adding a special sparkle to the festive season for those who give and those who receive. If you would like to donate to our end of year Mercy Christmas Collection, please drop your gifts under the Christmas tree in the front foyer. We have been asked specifically to collect toys for needy children who attend Edmund Rice Camps, and the following items for women at Catherine House:

• Toiletries

• Stationery

• Movie Tickets

• Food Vouchers

Please consider these items when donating, although any gift will be greatly appreciated.

JAM Group

Christmas gifts for Catherine House and Edmund Rice Camps

MOVE IT MONDAY!

Move it Monday is a physical activity program for Reception to Year 2 students run by a group of our Year 6 and 7 students in Terms 2-4.

The Move it Monday sports leaders have taught the girls a range of skills including running, throwing, catching, skipping, balancing and teamwork!

The Move it Monday crew organised a roster so that every class had at least one Lunchtime session in the McAuley Auditorium. We set up the activities ourselves, developing important organisational and leadership skills.

There were a lot of positive outcomes from Move it Monday and there was lots of fun had by all. We hope that the program will help to encourage our students to be active and stay healthy!

Move it Monday Crew 2015Move it Monday Crew 2015

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SAC PRIMARY TENNIS

This term as part of the Year 5 Physical Education program we have had two classes participate in tennis lessons. With the assistance of a professional tennis coach, Marcus Wagstaff from Peak Performance Tennis, the girls have learnt the fundamentals of tennis while playing fun games.The improvement over the four weeks was really pleasing and hopefully many of the girls will be inspired to continue playing tennis in the future for the school.

Ms Sarah EatonPRIMARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

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SACOSA

SAC Old Scholars Association (SACOSA) welcomed graduates from the Class of 1965 to a Liturgy in the Cunningham Chapel on Saturday 14 November, celebrating 50 years since their Graduation. They were thrilled to be joined by their Principal, Sr Deirdre Jordan

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COMING SOON

2015 SAC Magazine!The 2015 SAC Magazine will be distributed to all

students during the last week of term. We look forward to seeing this colourful representation

of the school year!

SAC Magazine Team

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Floating Melodies

Catch 22 Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser Saturday 21 November at 4:00pm

Floating Melodies is a truly unique South Australian experience for the senses. Taste local produce and beverages, see the beautiful scenery and bird life along the River Torrens banks and listen to local musicians as you cruise along on the iconic cruiser ‘The Popeye’.

This special version will be raising funds for Cystic Fibrosis of South Australia whilst providing an opportunity for the young performers from St Aloysius College vocal group Catch 22 to perform.

This year the young women of Catch 22 have been working very hard on repertoire for assemblies, conferences, music nights, assessments and Generations in Jazz . Floating Melodies provides them with a night to bring all the pieces together in one concert. Wear something purple and come along!

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL Tickets are available through:

https://www.dramatix.com.au/events/1488 Tickets include the Popeye cruise, food platters, concert and your first

beverage. Extra beverages can be purchased on board for $6.

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St Aloysius CollegeA Ministry of Mercy Education Ltd

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Tel: 08 8217 3200 Website: www.sac.sa.edu.au

Email: registrar@sac.sa.edu.au

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You are invited to celebrate the

End of Year Primary MassThursday 26 November 2015 at 9:15am

in St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Wakefield Street, Adelaide

This will be followed by the Primary Awards

Congratulations to Erin for winning a recent competition held by Equestrian Australia. Erin designed a jump wing for the Gow Gates Exhibition Eventing Grand Final. As part of Erin’s prize, her design will be used at the event and she was presented with her award on Tuesday 17 November at Thebarton Barracks by Megan Jones (past Olympian) along with Police horses as they featured in her winning design. Congratulations Erin!

Mr Paolo Arman & Ms Julie Barletta YEAR 10 HOME CLASS TEACHERS