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Xavier Catholic College
ACT JUSTLY Love God Love Others Love Yourself
2 Redford Drive, Skennars Head PO Box 1310, Ballina NSW 2478 Phone: (02) 6687 6484 Facsimile: (02) 6687 6828 Email: [email protected] Website: www.xavierlism.catholic.edu.au Office Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm Uniform Shop: 6687 6940 (Tuesdays only)
Term 1: Newsletter No. 5 – 1st
April, 2016
Dear Parents, Students and Staff,
The Story of St Ignatius of Loyola, St Francis Xavier and the Early Jesuits As mentioned in our last newsletter, over the next few issues, I will attempt to briefly tell the story of St Ignatius of
Loyola, St Francis Xavier and the early Jesuits. It is a story that goes back well over 450 years.
To understand this story, it is worth noting what was happening in Europe during the Sixteenth Century. The words
revolution and discovery describe the world into which Ignatius was born in 1491. Twenty-five years after his birth,
a revolution rocked Europe and the Catholic Church – The Protestant Reformation. In 1517, Martin Luther nailed
his 95 Theses to the church doors in Wittenberg, Germany, John Calvin took the reformation in radical new
directions and, in England, Henry VIII divorced his country from Roman Catholicism.
While these revolutions shattered church unity, new lands were being discovered, explored and exploited by
European powers. Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese and English ships sailed across the seas in search of fame and
fortune. For the Church, each new land claimed by a Catholic European country was also claimed by Catholicism.
The Reformation and the new worlds in which to proclaim the Reign of God would both prove major influences on
Ignatius and on his companions of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits). The next issue of our newsletter will look at
Ignatius’ early life.
Visit from Father Gerry Healy SJ We were very fortunate this week in having the opportunity to host a visit from Father Gerry Healy. Father Gerry is
a Jesuit priest who is assigned to work with Jesuit Companion Schools. During his stay with us, he visited classes
and gave a brief history of the Jesuits and the role they have play in society, addressed our College Assembly,
concelebrated our Easter Mass with Father Michael Nilon, our Parish Priest, and ran sessions for staff on Ignatian
Spirituality. We will be seeing a lot more of Father Gerry as he visits Xavier on a regular basis.
Staff Retreat Day All staff in Lismore Diocesan Parish Schools are required to participate in a staff retreat day each year. We will be
holding our annual Staff Retreat Day on Friday, 8th
April. As all staff will be involved, students will not be
required to attend school on this day.
ANZAC Day Monday, 25
th April is ANZAC DAY and whilst it is a public holiday and the last day of our school holidays,
students are encouraged to come along in school uniform and represent Xavier Catholic College at the ANZAC
Day march. Students are asked to assemble on the corner of Martin and River Streets at 10:15am. Xavier has a
great tradition of supporting the ANZAC Day march, so I hope to see as many students as possible attend.
Our First Week Back Next Term I remind parents and students that school resumes for Term Two on Tuesday, 26
th April. The Tuesday is a school
day and students are expected to attend school on this day.
Open Night Our Open Night next term, Tuesday, 3rd May, sees all staff and a great number of students participate in
demonstrations and displays, acting as tour guides or meeting and greeting those visiting. This is where prospective
families get a feel for Xavier Catholic College. This is where they gauge the pulse of this vibrant community. This
is where they feel the sense of pride possessed by our students.
This night is vital insofar as the exercise provides an opportunity for prospective students to see if there is
congruence between what families seek and what Xavier offers. We want students to apply to come to Xavier
because they see they can thrive in this quite unique environment.
We encourage you to invite any friends of family who may be interested to visit our College, meet some of our
students and staff and have a look around the College. Your child may also be asked to assist on the night in some
capacity and is therefore asked to be dressed in school uniform.
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Enrolments for 2017 It is now time for any new enrolments for next year to be lodged. If you have family or friends who are intending to
enrol students at Xavier Catholic College, please let them know that enrolment packages are available from the
College Office now and that all enrolment forms should be completed and returned to the College by 9th May.
Likewise if siblings are going to be enrolled for next year, this should also be done now.
God Bless,
Michael Vella
Principal
St Francis Xavier Parish, Ballina
Website: www.sfxballina.org.au
Local Mass Times
St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Ballina Vigil 6:00pm Saturday
9:00am Sunday
Holy Family Catholic Church, Lennox Head 7:30am Sunday
Adjacent Parish Mass Times
St Patrick’s Parish, Wardell Mass 5:30pm Sunday
Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Alstonville Saturday Vigil Mass 6:00pm
Sunday 8:30am
Byron Bay/Bangalow – Holy Spirit Parish Saturday Vigil Mass St Finbarr’s Byron Bay 6:00pm
Sunday Mass St John's Mullumbimby 8:00am Sunday Mass St Kevin’s Bangalow 9:30am
The BEGINNING EXPERIENCE: A personal encounter weekend for those who are grieving the loss of a spouse through separation,
divorce or death will be held from 13-15th May, 2016 at “Arabella Garden Inn Motel” Wollongbar. The
weekend offers participants the opportunity to turn the pain of loss into growth. Bookings are
essential and applications close on 30th May 2016.
For further details call Judy 66241549, Jeanette 66877284 or 0403293734 or visit our website: www.belismore.org.au for more information.
Welfare News Mr Paul Reidy – Leader of Student Welfare
Pastoral Care Program
Students have been participating in the Pastoral Care/Wellbeing program throughout this term. I have had good
feedback about the program from students and teachers. Please have a conversation with your child about the focus
of the week or browse through the planner to see the areas that are covered.
Week Focus Character Strength
9 Skills & Achievement Perseverance
10 Relationships & Optimism Love
X Factor Awards - In order to reward positive behaviour we have implemented the X Factor Awards. Each
fortnight two students will be nominated by their Year Coordinator for the manner in which they conduct
themselves at the College. It may be for a specific action of merit, or for consistently displaying the attributes we
pride ourselves on at Xavier. The students nominated receive a $5 canteen voucher and are entered into an end of
year draw. The Week 10 winners are:
Year 7 Mikaela Miller & Lachlan Hecker
Year 8 Emily O'Dwyer & Kaikahni Graham-Saunders
Year 9 Phoebe Pooley & Keeley Iverson
Year 10 Rylee Cruz & Dylan Threfall
Year 11 Tarnya Melenhorst & Ky O'Donnell
Year 12 not included due to exams
Uniform Draw - The uniform draw was held at the assembly this week and Jasmine Sloane (Year 9) was the
winner. Congratulations on wearing the uniform with such pride.
Inside this Issue:
Year 7 News
Public Speaking Group
School Fee Reminder
Xavier Catholic College Love God
Upcoming Events
WEEK 11
Monday, 4th
April (Day 1)
Year 12 Exams continue
Thursday, 7th
April (Day 4)
XCC Cross Country – Periods 4-6
Friday, 8th
April
Pupil Free Day - Staff Retreat
TERM 2 WEEK 1
Monday, 25th
April
ANZAC Day - Assemble 10:15am on corner
Martin & River Streets, Ballina for march
Tuesday, 26th
April (Day 7)
Students return
Friday, 29th
April (Day 10)
Year 8 HSIE Excursion
NRCC Rugby League - Casino
TERM 2 WEEK 2
Monday, 2nd
May (Day 1)
Winter Uniform commences
Tuesday, 3rd
May (Day 2)
Year 9 Brainstorm Production – Hurting Game
Diocesan Touch Football
College Open Night 6.00pm
Wednesday, 4th
May (Day 3)
FNC Rugby 7’s
Public Speaking
Do you want to learn the skills to manage anxiety
about public speaking assignments?
Public speaking is something almost everyone is
required to do at some point in their life and an
essential skill in many workplaces. It is also a
curriculum requirement.
It is normal to feel anxiety about speaking to an
audience and indeed many of us do. In Term 2 we will
be running a small group, with a maximum of 5
students, where we will focus on teaching and
practising skills to reduce anxiety around public
speaking assignments. The group will run for 3
sessions.
To sign up for this group please contact Elaine Pollen
(School Psychologist/Counsellor) at the College.
UNIFORM SHOP
TUESDAYS ONLY 8:00-11:45am & 3:00-5:30pm
Phone: 6687 6940
** ADVANCE NOTICE ** Winter Uniform commences
Term 2 Week 2 Monday, 2nd May, 2016
Friends of the Library
BOOK FAIR
OVER 10,000 ITEMS FOR SALE
Books * DVDs * CDs * Games * Magazines *
BYRON BAY SURF CLUB
SATURDAY 9 APRIL
9am - 5pm
SUNDAY lO APRIL
10am - lpm
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE BYRON SHIRE L I BRARIES
School Fee Reminder
Dear Families,
Unless you are on a regular payment plan please note
that Instalment 1 of School Fees is due on 8th April,
2016. An updated Statement will be emailed to you,
for your records, throughout the duration of Term 2.
Thank you.
Paulette McCosker
College Bursar
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Pedagogy Report Mrs Amanda Falvey – Leader of Pedagogy
Staff Peer to Peer Observations: As part of being a Professional Learning Community, the staff at Xavier Catholic College have the opportunity to
participate in Peer to Peer observations. During an observation a trained Peer to Peer observer visits a lesson to
observe the teaching strategies utilised by the classroom teacher. Following the observation the teacher is provided
with the opportunity to reflect and gain feedback on their teaching practice. The Peer to Peer observation process
provides an opportunity for staff members to share their skills and promotes a high standard of classroom teaching
practice within our College.
MAGIS: The Magis program aims to promote a community of learners who display strong work habits. It is important to
have good work habits in place so that the students can work towards achieving their best. At this stage of the year,
particularly with students in Year 7 making the transition to high school, it was wonderful to see that the majority
of students attained a Magis average of 7 and above. Those students who achieved an average of 9.5 and above
were presented with a Magis Gold Certificate at the College assembly this week. Magis Silver and Magis Bronze
awards will be presented at year assemblies next week. We encourage all students to strive to do their best both at
school and in their application to home learning.
Literacy and Numeracy – Save the Dates! Mrs Sarina McPherson - Literacy and Numeracy Coordinator
Please note the following important dates for Term 2:
Wednesday, 27th
April (Seminars during class time for students) – Workshops for all Year 11 and Year 12
students on Time Management and Study Skills delivered by Elevate Education.
Wednesday, 27th
April – 6pm to 7pm FREE Workshops for parents/guardians on Time Management and
Study Skills. Delivered by Elevate Education. Please RSVP to the College by 1st April by returning the
remittance slip on the note sent home with students, or email me directly at [email protected]
Week 2, Term 2 – Recommencement of Literacy and Numeracy Peer Tutoring Program. This would be a great
time to join our program if you did not join at the start of Term 1. Old and new students welcome!
Wednesday 10th
, Thursday 11th
& Friday, 12th
April – NAPLAN National Literacy and Numeracy Testing
(all Year 7 and Year 9 students). An email has been sent to Year 7 and Year 9 parents outlining further details.
Canteen Roster Mrs Denise Barnard – Canteen Coordinator
Where possible, volunteers are asked to start at 8.45am. If you are unable to make your rostered day, or would like
to volunteer, please email Denise at [email protected] or phone the College on 6687 6484 and leave
a message.
Week 11
Mon 4 Apr Bob Unsworth Amy Cahill
Tue 5 Apr Help Needed Jo Tobias
Wed 6 Apr Carol Lynch Jos Hillyard
Thur 7 Apr Ursula Armstrong Mel Barnes
Fri 8 Apr Staff Dev Day
Term 2 Week 1
Mon 25 Apr ANZAC Day
Tue 26 Apr Megan Allen Lindzi Moore Melissa Barnes
Wed 27 Apr Bek Campbell Maureen Whitney
Thur 28 Apr *Help Needed Kellie Bolger
Fri 29 Apr Joanna Matthews Carol Lynch
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Year 7 News Mrs Rebecca Kennedy – Year 7 Coordinator
Hannah Saul Guest Speaker Year 7 girls had a very special visit from an ex-student of the College, Hannah Saul during a Pastoral Care lesson.
Hannah left Xavier in 2007 and went on to win the NEW York Model Search competition. She is now a successful
Australian supermodel who travels the world. She has her own fitness app called ‘HANxFIT’ and is an excellent
advocate for the importance of health and fitness.
Thank you to Mr Paul Horvath who organised Hannah to come in to speak to the Year 7 girls. Hannah spoke to the
girls about ‘What I would say to my 13 year old self’. Some memorable quotes from her talk include;
‘There is no need to sweat the small stuff because everything works out when you put yourself out there
and you embrace the experiences you are offered.’
‘Be honest with yourself – don’t be afraid to forge your own path.’
‘Accept yourself for who you are, not what you are. It is who you are that will lead to your success.’
‘I am quietly proud of my work ethic and my willingness to absorb the lessons, to take the lows and the
highs and work from them.’
‘…in this business that is what is forgotten – the skills of being a woman, of being comfortable in your
skin, of being healthy, of being punctual, of being professional and understanding and caring for others
needs all meant that I am respected now not just as a model, but as a businesswoman.’
‘…every girl can do more when they understand that the experiences they have as a thirteen year old will
not determine who they are for the rest of their lives.’
‘…relationships are what I now think are most important.’
‘…the most important relationship is with your mum. Remember that your mum was a teenager once too –
she has been where I was, where you are now. So don’t feel that you are alone.’
Transitus Congratulations to the Year 7 students who went on
Transitus this week. Transitus is a new retreat for Year 7
students to grow in their discipleship of Jesus Christ. The
word Transitus was chosen because it is the latin word
for passage, crossing, movement over, transition, transit.
This was a two-day retreat where students were engaged
in various group processes, student discussion, prayer and
celebration of the Eucharist. Xavier students joined with
other Year 7 students from the Lismore Diocese for the
event. It was a wonderful opportunity for our students to
meet like-minded peers and to celebrate with other young
people who want to grow and be supported in their
Christian faith. Thank you to Year 10 Group Leaders
Erin Quinn and Hannah Crawford who also attended the
retreat and displayed excellent leadership skills.
Well done to the following students who were superb ambassadors for the College and for Year 7; Kacy Rose,
Hugo Matthews, Lachlan Maurer, Aysha Franklin, Gemma Davies, Ashlee Patterson, Aniela Carpenter, Louise
Baird, Maddie Newton, Anais Lang, Arla Adams and Bella Broadley.
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Careers Ms Mandy Hughes – Careers Advisor
Holiday Activity - Youth Week Skate Competition Fun Day Missingham Park Friday, 15th April, 2016.
Southern Cross University has notified Xavier that in 2016 the School of Education will not be holding the HSC
Study Day of lectures and workshops for the current Year 12 cohort. In previous years students have attended the
program and found it to be beneficial. It is unfortunate for our students that the program will not be running this
year. Year 12 students are encouraged, if possible, to attend other HSC lecture series in Sydney during the July and
September holidays.
Your Future Careers Workshop Students in Years 11 and 12 are invited to attend "Your Future Careers
Workshop" at Southern Cross University Lismore Campus on Tuesday, 12th April from 3-6pm in room Y2.11. This
exciting and inspiring event is designed to help students identify their dream career, learn the steps they need to
take to get there, and network with industry experts. The program for the day will include:
Personalised self-analysis and psychometric testing to assess your skills, aptitude and interests
Networking with peers and industry guests to hear about different career opportunities
Jobs forecast, research on future career growth, study tips and steps to take to secure the job of your dreams
Afternoon tea will be provided and a chance to mingle and talk to the industry experts. Spaces for this event are
limited so please RSVP to Michelle at [email protected] or text 0417 883 326 by 31st March.
Sports News
Years 9/10 Girls All Schools Touch Football Congratulations to the Year 9/10 Girls Touch Football Team who played extremely well at the Regional All
Schools Touch competition held at Saunders Oval, Ballina on Friday of Week 9. The girls played very well against
tough competition and managed to successfully win their pool due to excellent for and against points. Excellent
leadership on the day from Marley Baker (Captain) and Lara Hynes (Vice-Captain).
Game 1 vs Woodenbong Central School. Xavier was narrowly defeated 2-1. Try scorer – Tahlie Murdoch.
Game 2 vs Tweed River High School. Xavier won 4-1. Try scorers – Hannah Calugay (3) and Tahlie Murdoch.
Game 3 vs Kingscliff High School. Xavier won 5-0. Try scorers – Hannah Calugay (2), Abby Fulwood, Hannah
Watts and Tahlie Murdoch.
Unfortunately in the quarter finals XCC was knocked out due to a narrow defeat by Southern Cross School 2-1.
Congratulations to Marley Baker, try scorer of this game. The girls were outstanding ambassadors for the College
and played very well as a team. Special congratulations to Tahlie Murdoch and Marley Baker who were voted
‘Players Player’ on the day.
Thank you to Heath Cooper and Bailey Whitney (pictured below right) who refereed on the day.
The team - Marley Baker, Amber Bayly, Hannah Calugay, Abby Fulwood, Lara Hynes, Hollie Jobson, Gabrielle
Lee, Tahlie Murdoch, Mia Phillips, Hannah Watts.
Mrs Rebecca Kennedy - Coach
31st March, 2016
Dear Parent/Guardian,
2016 CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL
Details of the annual Xavier Catholic College Cross Country Carnival are listed below.
Activity: Annual Cross Country Carnival – Attendance is compulsory
Venue: Angels Beach, Sharpes Beach, Skennars Headland grass reserve
Date: Thursday, 7th April, 2016
Normal lessons: Based on tide times, this year Periods 1, 2 and 3 will be normal Day 4 lessons; students are
to come prepared with all necessary equipment for these classes.
Travel: ALL students will travel by bus to the underpass at the southern end of Beachfront Parade,
Angels Beach
Departure: Buses depart College at 12.15 pm (Championship runners on the first bus)
Championship Championship runners will travel on the first bus. ALL AGES will run the 4kms back to
Runners: Skennars Headland, under the underpass, up and down the grass hill and to a separate
finish line at the grass reserve.
Return: Remaining students will ‘Fun Run’ the 3kms back to Skennars Headland grass reserve
Cost: Nil
Uniform: Year 7–10 students in sports uniform
Year 11 & 12 students in normal school uniform
Needs: ALL students must wear either a broad brimmed hat or cap and sunscreen
Houses: Students will be asked to change into ‘House coloured’ appropriate clothing to run the 3km
Cross Country or 4km Championship Cross Country at the end of Period 3. Winning houses
will be announced in the Magis Centre at the completion of the carnival and Age
Champions presented with medallions. Students will be required to change back into either
sports uniform or school uniform before 3.20 pm.
NAGLE - Blue
McAULEY - Pink
REDFORD - Red
MACKILLOP - Gold
IGNATIUS - Green
FOLEY - White
Yours sincerely,
Mr Pat Kennedy
Leader of Sport
Thursday 14 April 2016
5.30pm – 7.30pm
April Group of Exhibitions Launch Event
La femme by Hailey Gardiner is an intriguing collection of mixed media artworks that are simultaneously intimate self-examinations and heartfelt interpretations capturing aspects of what it is to be female. This exhibition examines the various roles women occupy at different stages of life and the relationships they
have with themselves and others.
Feather and Sea by Rebecca Tapscott explores the synchronistic diversity of nature on the Ballina coast - specifically birds and their habitats. Through vivid colour, simplified forms and expressive lines, the joy and
carefree nature of beach living is often juxtaposed with darker narrative undertones, stemming from the cyclic dynamics perpetuated in nature.
LOUD in the Gallery is our annual dynamic showcase celebrating the artistic achievement of secondary school students in the Ballina Shire. Students from Alstonville High, Ballina High, Southern Cross School K- 12, Xavier Catholic College and the Emmanuel Anglican College
present outstanding works from their final 2015 artistic HSC works.
This is a free Gallery Event.
All are welcome to attend!
Lismore Catholic Schools Parent Assembly Conference 2016
Opal Cove Coffs Harbour, 21st and 22nd May
Opal Cove
Join parents from around the Lismore Diocese for an opportunity not to
be missed. The Lismore Catholic Schools Parent Assembly 2016 Conference
will explore ways we as parents and educators can learn how to nourish, nurture
and grow dynamic families and villages.
Lisa McInnes-Smith
Creating Families that Stick and Practical
Parenting
Andrew Hughes
Building Resilience
Nurture Your Faith Life
Fr Elio Capra
The Year of Mercy
Danielle Lupi
Tackling Tough Topics:
defending your faith without raising
your voice
Grow the Village
Danielle Cronin and CSO Staff
Families and Schools
Growing Stronger Together
Nourish Your Parenting Skills
All parents of children in our Catholic schools are warmly invited to attend the Lismore Parent
Assembly Conference. There are still FREE registrations available (including accommodation
for Friday and Saturday). Registrations for these fully funded tickets 0pen at 12pm Friday April 1st.
Be quick to register to ensure you receive FREE conference registration, accommodation and meals.
To register click HERE go to: https://goo.gl/b31rDI