Fathers Day

With Father’s Day occurring this Sunday, I would like to wish all Fathers, Grandfathers, and significant others in the lives of our students in our CRCCS community a Happy Father’s Day. It was wonderful to celebrate a special Father’s Day Mass together on Friday 2 September at 8:00am and then to gather together after Mass with a breakfast with our Dad’s and their children in the College cafeteria.

Being a dad can be difficult at times and I would like to again share an abstract from an article titled – ‘A Checklist for Catholic Dad’s' by Randy Hain which you may find useful:

“I have a long way to go, but I believe living up to the expectations below will keep me headed in the right direction:” (Randy Hain)

A Checklist for Catholic Dads

Surrender

We have to surrender on an ongoing basis to Christ for his will to be done in our lives. Guys, we are not in charge … as much as we want to be! St. Ignatius of Loyola once said: “Few souls understand what God would accomplish in them if they were to abandon themselves unreservedly to him and if they were to allow his grace to mold them accordingly.”

Be a Man of Prayer

Our children will be much more likely to pray if we do. Work on developing a daily prayer routine with the goal of at least an hour a day devoted to prayer. Sound difficult? Think about how much TV we watch a day or answering email. Consider how much time we spend in our cars each day and how much time we devote to exercise. We have more than enough time for prayer if we schedule it and integrate it into our day. Also, imagine the powerful influence we can have on our children if they see us on our knees in prayer each night at family prayer time.

Understand Our True Vocation

For those of us blessed to be married and have children, we must recognize that helping our families get to heaven and being good husbands and fathers—not our business careers—is our real vocation. Ask yourself: “Is my work serving my family? Or is my family serving my work?”

Invest Time

Our children need our time. Put down the smartphone; turn off the TV; cancel the golf outing. Let’s spend more time with our kids! In the absence of a father’s time with his family, you can bet there are countless bad influences ready to take his place and guide his children in the wrong direction. I paraphrase author-theologian Scott Hahn, who wrote that in our modern age the father or mother who is willing to walk out of the office after forty hours in order to have more time with his/her family is the real hero.

Be Courageous

Christians are meant to stand out, not blend in. Blending in speaks to conforming so that our faith becomes part of the mainstream … and we need to fight the culture. These are difficult times, and we have a responsibility to love and defend Christ, be great role models for our families and stand up for our faith.

Practice Detachment

Are we too focused on acquiring toys, bigger houses, nicer cars or the next promotion? We need to let go of the things that are in the way of our prayer lives, Mass attendance, charitable giving, volunteering, time with our families and certainly our relationships with Christ.

Love Our Wives

Husbands, we must love and cherish our wives, plain and simple. Our children will learn to love others by how they see Mum and Dad love each other. We need to say, “I love you” to our wives and our children as often as possible. Let’s show our wives respect and cherish the critical role they play in our families. “The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.” So said Theodore Hesburgh.

Today’s kids face significant challenges and strong fathers, without a doubt, are part of the solution.

Let’s take a few minutes to reflect on how we are doing as fathers and as husbands. Take the results of this reflection to prayer and reconciliation. Most importantly, commit to make the necessary changes.

As Catholic men, we have a responsibility to be strong fathers and husbands, leaders in our parishes, good stewards in our communities and humble followers of Christ.

Let’s look to the inspiring example of St. Joseph, patron saint of fathers, workers and the universal Church, for his obedience, humility, selflessness, courage and the love he showed to Mary and Jesus. If we can emulate St. Joseph even a little each day, we will be that much closer to becoming the men and fathers we are called to be.

Taken From: MEN OF FAITH, SURRENDER & STRENGTH BY RANDY HAIN
http://www.integratedcatholiclife.org/2015/05/randy-hain-checklist-for-catholic-dads/

Spring Music Concert

On Thursday 1 September Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs held its annual 'Spring Concert' in the Performing Arts Centre. On the evening a range of musical items from individual students and College Ensembles were performed.

The 'Spring Concert' is part of an ever-expanding Music events program being implemented at the College and highlights the growing instrumental and ensemble programs at the College including the Concert Band program. The College profile is increasing in the Performing Arts area, with performances by the Chamber Choir, at a major Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) event, the 'Women in Leadership Celebration'. They will also perform at the National Catholic Education Conference being held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre in September.

We witnessed high quality performances, by our amazing students as they showcased their musical and singing talents in an engaging and entertaining way.

There were performances from various ensembles including the College Choir, Chamber Choir, and a performance from the Concert Band marking the further development of the band program at Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs.

We again saw our students and staff working collaboratively and creatively to bring out the best in each other. We are very proud of them as they dedicated themselves to many hours of rehearsals, at lunchtime and after school.

A highlight of the evening was the combined finale item, featuring the College Choir, Chamber Choir supported by a Band made up of our Instrumental Staff and Ensemble Directors.

Thank you to the parents who attended the concert and for supporting their child’s musical aspirations by allowing their child to have instrumental music lessons or be part of the many College ensembles, choirs, or bands.

We thank the College Head of Music Performance Dr Chris McGillan for overseeing the Spring Concert as well as the instrumental music staff and the performing arts teaching staff for their dedicated work, which enabled this concert to occur.

Prayer for our fathers

God our Father,

in your wisdom and love you made all things.

Bless these men,

that they may be strengthened as Christian fathers.

Let the example of their faith and love shine forth.

Grant that we, their sons and daughters,

may honour them always

with a spirit of profound respect.

Grant this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

Father’s Day – The Gift of Fatherhood

This Sunday we celebrate Father’s Day. Over the last couple of years, a lot has been written regarding the removing of these days from our calendar and celebrations, especially with the rise of a gender ideology that promotes an absence of distinction between man and women. However, our Catholic Faith in her wisdom sheds light on the beauty of the ‘gift of fatherhood’ (and motherhood for that matter) that should be celebrated.

Focusing on the gifts that fathers bring to their relationship with their wives and children allows us to see the wonderful contributions men as husbands and fathers can make to their family and society.

In 1981 St John Paul II wrote an Apostolic Letter Familiaris Consortio. Outlining the importance of husbands, men and fathers he wrote that a father’s “Love for his wife as mother of their children and love for the children themselves are for the man the natural way of understanding and fulfilling his own fatherhood”. It is through their action and ability to love, men can express their gift of ‘fatherhood.’ A father may be a father by being gifted a child but is the father living true to his gift of ‘fatherhood’ by the example he gives?

Pope Francis explains “Fathers are not born but made. A man does not become a father simply by bringing a child into the world, but by taking up the responsibility to care for that child. Whenever a man accepts responsibility for the life of another, in some way he becomes a father to that person” (Apostolic Letter, Patris corde). ‘Fatherhood’ is not just through the birth of the child but rather the higher ideal of the gift of love for the other especially love his wife and children.

Let us thank God for the gift of fatherhood and pray for our fathers this Father’s Day that they may turn to God and entrust their families to Him so that they may fulfil the gift of ‘fatherhood.’ I wish all our fathers and father figures of our community a very happy and enjoyable Father’s Day.

Live Fully Act Justly Day Mass

On September 9 we will have our annual Live Fully Act Justly Day. A day in which we take time to celebrate our college motto which is the essence of all that we do here at Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs. For many of our students this will be the first time they will experience the day due to the cancellation of the event. We will begin the day with Holy Mass in the hall, followed by a fair and talent quest.

Families are invited to attend the celebration of Mass and will need to book via the try booking link below (limited places are available).

https://www.trybooking.com/CBYOT

Friday 8am Mass

During the term we offer the opportunity for our community to attend Holy Mass. Every Friday mornings of the term 8am Mass is celebrated at St Catherine of Siena Parish Church. All students and their family are welcomed to attend. Daily Mass can help us to strengthen our relationship with Jesus and grow in holiness. I ask families to encourage their children to attend and support the nourishment of their faith.

Sunday Gospel Reflection

Twenty Third Sunday Ordinary Time Year C

Luke 14:25-33

Weekend Parish Mass Times

St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Caroline Springs

Saturday (Vigil): 6:00pm

Sunday: 9:00am, 10:30am & 12:00pm

St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Caroline Springs Website

Sacred Heart/Emmaus St Albans & Sydenham

Sacred Heart

Saturday (Vigil): 5:00pm

Sunday: 7:30pm, 9:00am (Polish), 10:30am

Emmaus Church

Saturday: 6:30pm

Sunday: 9:00am

Sacred Heart/Emmaus St Albans & Sydenham Website

Resurrection Catholic Parish, Kings Park

Saturday (Vigil) 6:00pm

Sunday: 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:30pm (Syriac – Iraqi), 3:00pm (every fourth & fifth Sunday of the month – South Sudanese)

Resurrection Catholic Parish, Kings Park Website

Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs is looking forward to celebrating our annual Live Fully Act Justly Day on Friday 9 September. Staff have been busy preparing food stalls and activities for all our students to enjoy on the day. A few things to remember:

• Students are to wear full and correct PE uniform on the day 
• Students can use cash or card on the day to purchase food items (no mobile phones to be used for payment and cash is preferred)
• Students will be provided with a token for their lunch (sausage sizzle) at the conclusion of the Mass and Assembly when they return back to their homerooms
• Students are encouraged to purchase tokens for food and showbags next week prior to the day. A stall will be set-up outside the library at lunch and recess where students can purchase tokens (these tokens will be kept with the homeroom tote bag and given to students on the day of the carnival)
• This day is a College event and it is expected that all students attend (a medical certificate must be provided if your child is absent)

We look forward to coming together as a school community, raising funds for our Uganda Project and celebrating the day.

‘How to encourage kids to eat breakfast before school’
– by Evangeline Mantzioris for ‘The Conversation’

https://theconversation.com/how-to-get-your-kid-to-eat-breakfast-before-school-and-yes-its-ok-to-have-dinner-leftovers-or-a-sandwich-186572

The cereal bowl is sitting there getting mushy and gross. You ask your child to eat for the 20th time, but still they sit there, totally unwilling.

Eventually, there is simply no time left (the school bell will ring in three minutes) and you have to make a hasty exit out of the house. Maybe your child has eaten one or two mouthfuls, maybe they have had nothing. You and your kid are both cranky and stressed.

Does this sound familiar?

Eating breakfast is really important. So as parents, you do need to offer it and do need to try and make sure it is eaten.

But as a dietitian and a mum, I can assure you, it can be easier than this! How can parents get their kids to eat this important meal, without making it the most irritating part of the day?

How many kids skip breakfast?

Research tells us a lot of children don’t eat breakfast.

The most recent data we have is about ten years old. But as of 2011–12, close to 12 per cent of boys and 15 per cent of girls aged between two and 17 skip breakfast.

This increases with age. By the time children are 14 to 17, about 25 per cent of boys and 36 per cent of girls miss the meal. These results are somewhat similar to reported rates of breakfast-skipping around the world.

How important is the first meal of the day?

You have heard it before and that’s because breakfast really is important.

As research shows, skipping breakfast has been associated with lower diet quality.

For example, 2018 US research on children aged two to 12 who skipped breakfast on the day of study found 36 per cent of their daily energy intake came from snacks compared to 29 per cent in those who ate breakfast.

Breakfast skippers also had lower intakes of fibre, folate, Vitamin A, iron and calcium – all critical nutrients for physical and mental growth and development in children – than kids who did eat breakfast. Their intake of processed and ultra-processed foods was also higher.

A review of 16 studies in children and adolescents also indicates skipping breakfast in this age group is linked with more risk of obesity and being overweight. And this can lead to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in children.

A study which looked at breakfast consumption in children and then followed them into adulthood found if they continued to skip breakfast they had higher risk of detrimental effects on their heart health and diseases such as metabolic syndrome and diabetes.

Skipping breakfast means there is not enough glucose in the body (from breaking down carbohydrates), which is what the brain prefers as its energy source. Glucose provides the energy for messaging between the brain cells and helps to make neurotransmitters (chemical messages in the body).

Studies also show children who eat breakfast regularly perform better academically than those who skip it. In particular, skipping breakfast impacts on their memory and the number of errors on attention tasks.

This effect on achievement is more pronounced for those children who don’t eat enough nutritious food overall. Interestingly school breakfast programs lead to improvements in academic ability, but it is thought this may be because children attend school more.

Why don’t kids want to eat breakfast?

A 2014 study conducted in Australia and England tried to identify why adolescents skip breakfast. This found teenagers said they did not have time, were not hungry or did not enjoy breakfast. Only a small percentage reported skipping breakfast to control weight.

A 2019 study in the United States of kids aged six to 11 asked both parents and children why they think children skip breakfast.

Respondents said lack of time and feeling rushed was the main reason.

In this study, they were also asked to identify what may help. Children suggested having a set morning routine and also selecting breakfast foods ahead of time.

The children also said that parents needed to continue to encourage them to eat breakfast. Parents were in agreement with these suggestions from the children but also said using ‘grab-and-go’ products would also help.

Parents also said avoiding distractions – like books and phones – was important.

What can parents do?

1. Allow enough time
This will come as no surprise to parents, but we need to make sure kids have enough time to eat. This means getting up early enough and having a routine in the morning that makes time for breakfast.

2. Be prepared
To save time and make it easier set the breakfast table the night before. Get it ready with crockery, cups and cutlery, and put out the foods that won’t spoil overnight such as their favourite wholegrain cereal, spreads for toast and wholegrain bread.

3. Have a decent selection
Give your kids good options and make them feel like they have a choice. Ensure you have a range of healthy and easy breakfast options that your children like.

This can be traditional breakfast options like wholegrain breads and breakfast cereals, fruit toast, yoghurt and cut up or frozen fruit. Porridge, particularly in winter, is great as it can cook itself in the microwave.

Offering smoothies with fruit, yoghurt, milk and oats may be appealing to adolescents.

4. Think outside the (cereal) box
There are no rules around what sort of healthy foods can be eaten at breakfast. The important thing is that they are from the Australian Dietary Guidelines.

Some may find healthy leftovers from dinner appealing or even a sandwich with avocado and salad fillings, or cold meats like chicken or tuna. Of course a cooked breakfast with wholegrain toast, eggs and veggies (avocado, mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach) is excellent, but this is not a quick option!

5. Get rid of distractions
Make sure your kids can just focus on eating. This means no TVs, devices, toys or books.

6. Do it yourself
Remember children are great imitators. So, if they see parents eating breakfast they are more likely to do it as well.

7. Have a back-up
If these ideas still don’t work and you have had one of those mornings where nothing goes right, then you could consider grab-and-go options.

These don’t have to be commercial products either – think of smoothies, toast, previously homemade savoury muffins or banana bread (that are perhaps stored in the freezer for these occasions) or a piece of fruit.

8. But be careful about muesli bars
Muesli bars can be an option, but make sure you look for ones that are low in sugar (less than 15 grams per 100 grams), low in saturated fat (less than 1.5 grams per 100 grams) and high in fibre (more than four grams per 100 grams). Remember if the bars contain fruit and nuts in them, the level of sugar and fat will go up, but this is not problematic as it is not added sugar or fat.

So, set yourself and your children up for successful breakfasts, and who knows? You may even enjoy the family eating together.

Dear Parents/Carers,

Assessment Re-sit is one of the many Student Learning Support Programs offered at Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs. Students are given the opportunity to complete a missed in-class assessment/test without the need to be absent for additional class time.

FAQ’s

1. When and where does Assessment Re-sit take place?

A 60-minute assessment re-sit takes place each Tuesday and Thursday from 3:20pm – 4:20pm in the College Cafeteria.

1. Is Assessment Re-sit compulsory?

When requested by the teacher, it is an expectation that your child attends Assessment Re-sit.

1. Does my child require permission to attend an Assessment Re-sit?

Yes. An Assessment Re-sit requires Operoo permission from a parent/carer. This is a once off permission in the instance when your child will be required to attend.

1. How do I know when my child has received an Assessment Re-sit?

An email notification will be sent informing you that your child is required to attend an Assessment Re-sit.

1. What if my child is absent on the day of the Assessment Re-sit?

If you child is absent on the day of the Assessment Re-sit, they may be eligible for a Rescheduled Assessment Re-sit if a valid reason is provided.

1. What are the valid reasons for missing an Assessment Re-sit?
2. Illness (medical certificate required within 48 hours with an accompanying parent/carer note to reception).
3. Compassionate grounds i.e., a funeral (parent/carer to provide note to reception).
4. Isolation due to infectious diseases protocols (parent/carer note to reception is required).

1. When will my child’s Rescheduled Assessment Re-sit take place?

If your child is deemed eligible, they will be placed on the next available Assessment Re-sit. An email notification will be sent once this has occurred.

1. What if I can’t provide a valid reason for the missed Assessment Re-sit?

If your child is unable to provide a valid reason for missing the Assessment Re-sit, a reschedule will not take place. They will receive a zero result for the assessment task, and this will impact the overall result for that subject.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Assessment Re sit Policy Procedure Parents Students

Dear Parents/Carers,  

At Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs, we offer an array of Student Learning Support Programs to assist our students beyond the classroom. These programs are facilitated by Teachers and Learning Support Officers at the College. Students are encouraged to make use of the following programs:

• Maths Support
• English Support
• Refugee and EAL Support (with Operoo)
• Homework Support 

Students at times may be required to attend certain programs at the request of their teachers. Parents/carers will receive a SEQTA notification to attend the following: 

• Homework Catch Up 
• Assessment Re-Sit (with Operoo) 

Please see a summary table below for more information. If you have any questions, please contact Ms Linda Bracco on lbracco@crccs.vic.edu.au

Maths Support is an after-school program designed to assist students in developing their numeracy skills. These sessions are facilitated by Maths teachers at the College and are an excellent opportunity for students of all capabilities to receive tailored numeracy support and develop their confidence in all areas of Mathematics.

This program is offered to all students at the College and will run from 3:20pm – 4:20pm in MM1 most Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students are not required to attend for the entire hour and, as such, can choose to leave after they have received the support they seek.

Below is the remaining timetable for Term 3 which indicates the date as well as the teacher facilitating the session.

If you would like any further clarification, please feel free to contact me at the College at nlesnjak@crccs.vic.edu.au.

Year 9 Student Leader: Maya S

Q1. What does servant leadership mean to you?
To be a servant leader, you must be able to work well under pressure and do all that you possibly can to achieve your goal. Communication is key to this, if you do not report, recount and relay your ideas to those around you, nothing will get done. Servant leadership is more than just following directions and completing what you are told to do, it’s also expressing your ideas and addressing new ways to solve problems.

Q2. Why did you want to be a part of the 2022 student leadership team?
I have always liked helping those around me and looking at the bigger picture, student leadership is a way for me to get out into the college community and make a direct difference in students’ lives. Those that are a part of student leadership all share the same goals and each offer unique ideas and solutions. You get to surround yourself with those that are like-minded and want to make an impact.

Q3. What is your role in the leadership team? And what are your responsibilities?
My role in the leadership team is one of the many Year 9 Student Leaders. As I am a senior leader, I look to teach and guide younger student leaders and help them to achieve their highest possible potential. I conduct college tours, make student bulletins, put up flags and attend weekly meetings (along with any other short-notice requests).

Q4. What is a goal you would like to achieve this year in the leadership team?
I want to prepare younger students that are interested in leadership and help mould them into future leaders that our world needs. Who knows, maybe one day somebody that I worked with on student leadership will grow to become Prime Minister of Australia or a heart doctor, and I would be honoured to maybe be the tiniest reason that they got to where they were. There is always room for improvement, even for the group that makes the improvements. Our goal is to constantly develop how we operate as a group. In Mr Madigan’s famous words that are frequently tossed around in meetings, if better is possible, good is not enough.

Q5. What is the legacy you wish to leave behind?
In 10 years, when I have long finished my schooling, chances are nobody will remember who I am, but they will remember the things that I have brought to the table as a leader and the ways that I have proposed in making this school better, for them. I don’t want to simply be remembered as a member of the student leadership team, but as someone that chose to take the high, hard road instead of the typical, simple one.

Q6. What are some exciting projects or proposals on the leadership team that you are passionate about? Is there something new that you would like to introduce?
Myself, along with Zalaika F, Celina A and Taylah B have been working hard to create and propose a Year 9 Dance for our cohort. Apart from the generous help of Ms Mattar in the Social Justice Team working alongside us for catering, we have formed costs, details and ironed out the kinks all ourselves to bring forward our proposal to the board of leaders in our college. As student leaders, we are the voice of our peers and are given the opportunity to have discussions with the higher levels of leadership in our school. The creators and I of the proposal are excited about this possibility and are eager to present it and hopefully place the gears in motion!

Year 9 Student Leader: Zalaika F

Q1. What does servant leadership mean to you?
As a member of the Student Leadership team, to me, servant leadership means to value others before myself. To think selflessly and think with a mindset in hopes of benefitting other's wellbeing's and hopes. To me it means to serve others and place other's (in this case this college) best interests at heart and as a main priority.

Q2. Why did you want to be a part of the 2022 student leadership team?
The reason I wanted to be a part of this year's Student Leadership Team was to make an impactful difference to this college, in hopes of influencing a fresh start and new beginning from the isolation the college community (in particular) was put through. My aim is to try and influence ideas and goals that strive to form a communal and bonded college community and year level cohort, in hopes of bringing this school together.

Q3. What is your role in the leadership team? And what are your responsibilities?
As part of the Student Leadership Team, I am one of the Year Nine student leaders. My responsibility is to represent my year level for the good that it is, whilst being a voice for my fellow classmates. I speak, present and influence ideas in my year level's best interests, whilst also acting and assisting in the whole College's benefit.

Q4. What is a goal you would like to achieve this year in the leadership team?
My goal for this year is to influence the idea of a new beginning and fresh start from the two consecutive years of lockdown. Additionally, my goal is to propose ideas in hopes of bringing the college community together.

Q5. What is the legacy you wish to leave behind?
The legacy I want to leave behind is the idea of taking every opportunity granted for you. We have so many opportunities, and I hope to introduce more, within the college and I hope to encourage students to strive for success and to challenge themselves. I hope to leave the college knowing I made an impact to student's within the community, and I hope to inspire others to take on challenges with an open mind. I'm striving to make a difference within the school, and I hope to connect the school even further in the future.

Q6. What are some exciting projects or proposals the leadership team are currently that you are passionate about? Is there something new that you would like to introduce?
Currently, myself and my team (Maya S, Taylah B and Celina A) have proposed the idea of a Year Nine Dance, that we have been planning and organizing in hopes the event goes through, before the end of the year. We hope to bring the year nine cohort together after beginning high school within our homes, to influence the cohort to come together and remember enjoyable moments whilst on-site at this college. Our goal is to enable students to create new friendships, encourage confidence in social skills and events and to finish year nine with an unforgettable time. We hope to fundraise for Uganda in the process, to support their community especially after the effects of COVID.

Dear Parents/Carers,

Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs is excited to be hosting Italian exchange students from our Sister School Liceo Scientifico Livio Cambi, Falconara Italy in February 2023 for 1 week. These students are aged between 14-15 years old and are fluent in English.

As a College, we are now looking for suitable families keen to host an Italian exchange student during this time. It is an enriching opportunity to interact with a student from another culture and welcome them into your family.

Please see a few important points below:

• all Italian exchange students are triple vaccinated against COVID-19
• host students can be from Year 7, 8, 9 or 10
• host families can take up to two students
• all Italian exchange students will take part in classes, incursions and excursions organised by the College
• host students can opt into incursions and excursions during that week

If you are interested, please complete the form below for more information.

Italy Hosting Form 2023

“On Tuesday 23 August Year 8’s had their Formation Day. Walking in everyone did not expect the day to be what it was. Fr Rob Galea came and spent the first hour talking to us about his interesting past before he was called to be a priest. After that session we completed activities in the classroom which helped us reflect on the session. After recess we met in the Performing Arts Centre again and had another hour with Fr Rob and then once that finished, we had another activity to do before lunch. After lunch we met Fr Rob for the last period of the day. In our last session the focus was mainly about God and prayer. We prayed together while Father was on his knees playing music on his guitar. Before we finished the day Fr Rob sang a song called Dynamite and everyone got up off their seats and started singing and dancing. Overall, Year 8 Faith Formation Day was a good day.”

Noah B - 8 Murphy Wandin

“I really enjoyed the Year 8 Reflection Day. It was a great opportunity to learn more about God and my relationship with him. I also loved learning about Fr Rob Galea's previous life experiences and how he recovered from them, with the grace of God.”

Jessica C – 8 Murphy Wandin

“On Tuesday 23^rd August Year 8 students had their Faith Formation Day with Fr Rob Galea. Fr Rob spoke to us about his life and what we can do to strengthen and grow closer in relationship with God. The day also consisted of various classroom activities.” 

Keenan P – 8 Marin Kurang

On the evening of Thursday 25 August our Year 9 and 10 Drama and Dance students showcased their skills to parents and friends of our wider community.

Both the Year 9 and 10 Drama students were given either a stimulus or asked to find a stimulus to work with and to develop an ensemble performance. Each performance was developed and directed by the students themselves. This posed a new experience for our students, that engaged them with a different skill from their Year 7 and 8 classes.

The Year 9 Dance students worked with a Hip Hop choreographer Alvin from Kstar to learn the routine that was presented on the evening. Students worked hard to bring this together as a tight crew. Some small groups are still in the process of developing their ensembles but overall, it has been a wonderful learning experience for them as senior drama students.

Congratulations to all students involved for sharing their gifts and talents during the evening.

On Friday 12 August, the Year 10 cohort had the privilege of attending the Year 10 Formal at The Luxor Function Centre. All the students looked absolutely amazing as we celebrated our last year at Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs, together.

The night began with all the students arriving at the venue and entering via the red carpet. Once we found our tables and were settled in, the fun and memorable night ahead of us commenced. All the students made their way to the dance floor, where most of the night was spent. It was a great atmosphere with students and teachers showing off their dance moves, especially during the ‘Nutbush’ and ‘YMCA’. Many photos were taken with the Photo Booth and the spectacular balloon garland being a main attraction for photos. Throughout the night we were also served a 3-course meal. There were several awards presented to some students for being ‘the best dancers’, ‘the best bell and beau,’ ‘the most unique style’ and ‘the best duo’.

Overall, it was a phenomenal night where many memories were made. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to attend and help plan this wonderful night. Thank you to all the staff and Year 10 Student Leaders, who were involved in preparing the Year 10 Formal. I would also like to thank the teachers that gave up their night to be at the Formal with us, but especially Mr Hayes and Mr Aitken for organising this event and making this night possible!

Chess Club students participated in school-based tournaments which started in Term 2 and culminated in grand final games recently. Students were “knocked” out of the tournament once they lost two games.

Three tournaments ran concurrently for the following year levels:

• Year 7
• Year 8
• Year 9 & 10 (combined)

Year 7 Grand Finalists were Bavly S and Harrison P, with Bavly winning the Grand Final.

Year 8 Grand Finalists were Oscar N and Rafael A, with Rafael declared the winner.

Year 9 & 10 Grand Finalists were Ashton M and Heinrich E, with Heinrich eventually winning the game.

Congratulations to all our grand finalists!

Year 8 Art students are coming to the end of their unit of work in clay.

Students completed either fish or birds using the pinch pot technique and are now glazing them in preparation for being fired in the kiln.

The final artworks will be on display during Art/Tech week in Term 4.