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MARIST CATHOLIC COLLEGE
PENSHURST Friday 16 August - Number 12
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Recently the College has developed a document that brings together the key elements of the foundations for learning
at Marist Catholic College Penshurst. These elements include; Motto and Mission, A Marist Way of Educating and the
Vision for Learning. This document will be included as part of student reports, College publications and forms the basis
for all College planning and decisions.
MOTTO AND MISSION
Our approach to education is embodied in the College motto: Agnoscere et Diligere – To Know And To Love. Our
mission calls us to know deeply and to love intimately: God, oneself and other people. Our College holds the Gospel
of Jesus Christ at its heart. We seek to live out our response to the Gospel with the same faith, hope and love as Mary,
the Mother of God. Our Marian approach is to nurture, to teach, to gather, to reconcile and to stand with our students.
A MARIST WAY OF EDUCATING
St Marcellin Champagnat provides the inspiration for our teachers in his golden rule: “To educate children first we
must love them – love them all equally.” From this principle flow the particular characteristics of our style of educating:
presence, simplicity, family spirit, love of work, and following the way of Mary. This is the foundation of a Marist
education; being nurtured with opportunities, inspired to work hard and empowered with knowledge to realise our
aspirations.
VISION FOR LEARNING
Our vision for learning ‘Aspire to be Inspired’ is guided by our Motto, Mission and
our Marist way of educating.
This vision animates and empowers all members of our community to hope, to
dream and to strive. Aspiration needs inspiration for learning success as inspiration
needs aspiration. When working in tandem, these place a strong emphasis on
seeking constant improvement and striving for personal best in all aspects of life.
We aim to foster in our students the self-confidence and drive to transform their
world and the world of those around them.
Learning and wellbeing are inextricably linked — students learn best when their
wellbeing is optimised, and they develop a strong sense of wellbeing when
they experience success in learning. Therefore, an integral part of the Vision for
Learning is learner wellbeing.
There are four principles in our Vision for Learning that inform methods and approaches to learning. These principles
are:
FOSTER A LOVE OF DEEP LEARNING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DREAM MORE
Fostering a deep love of learning promotes student growth, engagement and thirst for new possibilities. Deeper
learning results from valuing knowledge and recognising its benefits. Engaged learners are autonomous and seize
opportunities to grasp difficult concepts and complex ideas.
CELEBRATE AND WORK HARD TOGETHER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DO MORE
Regular collaboration and reflection by both students and teachers encourage growth and renewal. Working together
allows for opportunities to apply, constructively critique, learn from each other and celebrate our achievements
through the showcasing of knowledge, skills and talents.
ENGAGE IN CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LEARN MORE
Society needs critical and creative learners to adapt, innovate and generate new ideas and solutions. It is fostered
through developing imagination and skills in investigation, problem-solving and divergent thinking which transforms
students into independent and self-motivated learners.
NURTURE ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BECOME MORE
Nurturing all members of our community involves knowing students and developing learning strategies to address their
individuality and diversity. Quality relationships assist in creating positive learning environments that are inclusive,
supportive and nurturing.
Mr Ray Martin - Principal
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Telephone: 9579 6188 Fax: 9579 6668 www.maristpenshurst.catholic.edu.au
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FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Equipping adolescents to better manage stress and anxiety
Everyone worries and feels anxious at times, especially at times
of high stress. For example, it’s normal for teenagers to feel
anxious in the lead up to examinations, particularly those in
Year 12. It’s a normal part of growing, changing and learning.
However sometimes worry and anxiety can also become
powerful and restrictive, disrupting adolescents in ways that can
lead to avoidance, missed school, outbursts, conflict, and often
depression if left untreated.
Behaviours that should sound a warning bell include:
• unusual or substantial changes in moods and emotions, such as frequent crying and emotional distress at odd
times, for example when alone in bed at night
• withdrawal, followed by increased emotionality
• expressing hopelessness and generalised fears
• loss of enjoyment and low energy, for example not enjoying sport, socialising or family functions
• Any signs of self-harm, feigning injury or feigning illness.
Sweeping problems under the carpet, or telling your child who is clearly struggling with an issue “not to worry” or
“you’ll cope” can sometimes create the opposite effect. We know from current research that adults have significant
influence on how well adolescents learn to manage stress, express emotions, and approach challenges. The great news
is that research also shows that modifying certain patterns makes a very big difference in whether or not adolescents
go on to become anxious or depressed themselves. Identifying what parents and teachers can do proactively and
retroactively - paying attention to how and what we teach adolescents about risk, danger, uncertainty, and problem
solving - is critical.
We are fortunate to have Dr Toula Tsovolos present on this topic later this term to interested staff and parents. Dr
Tsovolos is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and has a wealth of knowledge and experience with the pressures facing
today’s teenagers. Her presentation will focus particularly on what adults can do to support adolescents suffering from
stress and anxiety.
The teacher/parent presentation will be held on Wednesday 11 September, commencing at 5pm in the Theatrette.
Please click here to RSVP your attendance. We hope you are able to join us.
Mrs Connie Frino - Assistant Principal
2019 UPCOMING DATES
Mon 5 Aug - HSC Trial Examination Block Mon 23 Sept Year 12 Reports Distributed
Mon 19 Aug
Tues 24 Sept Year 12 Picnic Day - Jameroo
Tues 27 Aug Year 8 into Year 9
Subject Selection Information 2-4pm Wed 25 Sept Year 12 Graduation Events Day
(Parents welcome from 3pm) Fri 27 Sept Staff Spirituality Day
Wed 28 Aug College Sports Photos - Day 1 (No students to attend school)
Fri 30 Aug Father’s Day Liturgy & Breakfast Fri 27 Sept Year 12 Formal
8am - La Valla Centre
COLLEGE FEES
Term 3 school fees were due for payment by 15 August. Thank you to those families who have honoured their
financial commitment. Please ensure your fees are finalised in accordance with your payment plan asap.
Year 12 families please note that failure to finalise your College account may result in your son not attending
their Year 12 Graduation events.
Payments can be made by Cheque, Cash, Eftpos or BPay. Any queries please contact the College Office. Thank
you for your cooperation.
Mrs Joy O’Sullivan - College Bursar
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SEMESTER 1 AWARDS
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
YEAR 7 YEAR 8
Alicia Cipriani PDHPE Emilia Barros Catholic Studies
Bella Andrews English Sophie Bulmer Catholic Studies
Dante Zamora Catholic Studies Marcus Chung Catholic Studies
Jaime Dalla-Camina Catholic Studies Annamaria Psaltis Catholic Studies
James Baneres History (Mandatory) Bianca Fiamengo English
Jay Ta Music Joseph Lotorto English
Kayla Nguyen Technology (Mandatory) Alyssa Sadek History (Mandatory)
Nicholas Mak Mathematics Hunter Pemberton Italian
Paddy Daly Science Isabella Rossi Italian
Evani Kumar Mathematics
Terence Parcarey Mathematics
Stephen Costa PDHPE
Emma Lovric PDHPE
Bianca Fiamengo Science
Anthony Masakovski Science
Joshua Bertoia Technology (Mandatory)
Ashton Bush Technology (Mandatory)
Marnie Wellfare Technology (Mandatory)
Sienna D’acciaro Visual Arts
Sancho De Leon Visual Arts
Charlotte Heikal Visual Arts
Evani Kumar Visual Arts
YEAR 9 YEAR 10
Jackson Andrews English Connor Da Lapa-Soares Industrial Technology -
Stephanie Athanasiadis Mathematics Multimedia
Erin Bennett Industrial Technology - Sienna De Marcellis Italian
Multimedia Sienna De Marcellis Visual Arts
Jade Farrow Dance Kristen De Stefano Commerce
Caitlin Fitzpatrick Catholic Studies Kristen De Stefano PASS
Emilija Gliguroska History (Mandatory) Cullen Eyles Industrial Technology -
Isabella Grujoska Industrial Technology - Multimedia
Multimedia Andrew Firmstone Industrial Technology - Timber
Noella Hage Food Technology Marcus Gatt Mathematics
Erica Hing Visual Arts Amelia Giovenali Food Technology
Molly Kleem Catholic Studies Jimmy Hourani Commerce
Chalene Kuklin English Joshua Keedle-Ortiz Commerce
Chalene Kuklin Science Joshua Keedle-Ortiz PASS
Ruby Laney Dance Victoria Kolmac Drama
Simona Mallia Industrial Technology - Timber Victoria Kolmac History (Mandatory)
Simona Mallia Italian Victoria Kolmac PDHPE
Ashley Murphy PDHPE Isabella Logozzo English
Ashley Murphy PASS Jacob McGraw Science
Aleera Parbery Catholic Studies Georgia Mitropoulos Dance
Cheryll Tirtadidjaja Music Tali Nemr Industrial Technology -
Georgia Xippas Catholic Studies Multimedia
Adam Zhang Commerce Lara Nikolovski Italian
Adam Zhang IST Marcus Riger-Bregovic Music
Adam Zhang Mathematics - Accelerated Gabriela Shashati Catholic Studies
Gabriela Shashati Mathematics - Accelerate
Leila Szczepanik Industrial Technology - Timber
Mia Szczepanik Design and Technology
ASPIRATION AWARDS
YEAR 7 YEAR 8 YEAR 9 YEAR 10
Patricia Papagianopoulos Jake Funovski Isabella Felici Rohan Reynolds Jessica Towson
Chelsea Turnbull Anthony Celio Isabella Knezevic Brendan Briscoe-Hough Sophia Perry
Isabel Fitzpatrick Eadie Hurley Sara Kent Andrew Tsiknis Christopher Finos
Peter Mitropoulos Mia Zammit Sophie Charman Deion Sarkis Victoria Kalimnios
Hayley Nguyen Paige-Velvet Melanie Harry Kontrafouris Camryn Barrins Connor Culcic
Nathan Illes Caitlin Katrib Claudia Puljic Tyler Aplitt Luca Mattheos
Caitlin Osbourne Angelina Grujoska Lachlan Antao Michael Baneres
Savannah Vrkic Matteo Budanovic
Ethan Asuncion
Adrian Dugandzic
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DANCE NEWS
On Tuesday 6 August 32 girls represented the
College at the St George Dance Eisteddfod. We all
performed very well and placed in every dance. The
Hip-Hop group placed 1st, Contemporary placed
2nd, Intermediate Jazz placed 2nd and Junior Jazz
placed 3rd. It was great to see all of the hard work
paid off as each dancer performed to the best of
their ability. The Marist Spirit was well and truly
alive on this day. A special thank you to Mrs Vasallo,
Ms Khouri and Mrs Nelson for your support.
Georgia Mitropoulos Year 10
BANDFEST
On Wednesday 3 July the concert band performed at the annual Engadine Bandfest held at the St George Bank
Auditorium Kogarah. The event involves school ensembles from around the state who perform in front of judges and
are graded bronze, silver or gold. Our College Concert Band performed 3 pieces in total ‘A Million Dreams’ from the
movie The Greatest Showman, ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling’ by Justin Timberlake and ‘Shut Up and Dance’ by Walk the
Moon. This was the first time we had performed this year and we were very nervous. We played our best and we were
awarded a silver. Special mention was given to Bobby Pasovski of Year 10 for his solo in ‘Can’t stop the feeling’, Chelsea
Turnbull of Year 7 for her solo in ‘A Million Dreams’ and the crowd favourite Montana Wetten for her vocal solo in ‘A
Million Dreams’. A big thank you to Ms Clare Mok, who came to help the percussion at the event and to our conductor
Mr Smith for organising the event and our band practices every Wednesday morning.
Regina Theodora Year 11 - College Concert Band Captain 2019
PHOTOGRAPHY EXCURSION
In Week 2 this term, elective Photography students attended
an excursion to the Museum of Contemporary Art to explore
and expand on their photographic skills and become aware of
the photographic practice of artists. The day involved a tour of
the Shaun Gladwell exhibition, a video installation artist, who
is linked to a case study as part of the students’ work this term.
Students were able to interact and become familiar with an
artist who uses the urban environment and figurative motion
in his installations. This was a great influence for their own
photographic practice for their next task which is to create a
video installation. The tour was followed by a workshop using
technological aspects such as stop motion techniques, Ipads
and video footage with green screens.
After visiting the gallery, Mr Brustolin and Mrs Nelson took the
group on a tour of the Rocks for a photoshoot, where they used SLR cameras to capture images of our very own urban
surroundings.
Mrs Lea-Kathryn Nelson - Visual Arts Coordinator
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MCCP ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
On Friday 26 July, the College held its annual Athletics Carnival at Sylvania Waters Athletics Track. The Marist spirit was
certainly alive and the atmosphere was heightened by many Year 12 students dressing up in their House colours.
More (2229 points) took out the House Championship for 2019. Second place went to Leopold (2134 points), third
place Dunstan (1935 points) and fourth place to Salvius (1752 points).
There were a number of fantastic performances on the day with 21 records being broken. Zoe Pitkethley was the
most outstanding athlete breaking 6 records. What an effort! From all these performances, an Athletics Squad will be
selected to compete in the CBSA and SCC Athletics Championships at Olympic Park, Homebush.
NAME RECORD
Eadie Hurley U/13 1500M 5.40.94
400M 1.09.28
800M 2.48.63
Zoe Pitkethley U/16 100M 13.82
400M 1.10.32
200M 29.17
LONG JUMP 4.24m
HIGH JUMP 1.37m
JAVELIN 18.58m
Leila Szczepanik U/15 100M 12.31
200M 26.94
SHOT PUT 7.95m
Isabella Knezevic U/13 200M 27.84
100M 13.19
LONG JUMP 4.88m
Elizabeth Wastie U/14 LONG JUMP 4.55m
Charlotte McGhee U/15 1500M 6.05.13
Mia Szczepanik U/15 LONG JUMP 4.80m
Lucy Finn U/12 HIGH JUMP 1.31m
Philip Alamoti U/13 DISCUS 25.59m
Senior Female 4 x 100m Relay More House 59.75
Congratulations to our 2019 Athletics Age Champions:
U12 Male: Anton Makarenko (L) U14 Female: Elizabeth Wastie (L)
U12 Female: Lucy Finn (S) U15 Male: Joshua Keedle-Ortiz (D)
U13 Male: Jerrick Cardente (M) U15 Female: Leila Szczepanik (M)
U13 Female: Isabella Knezevic (D) U16 Male: Tom Pitkethley (M)
U14 Male: Daniel Triani (S) U16 Female: Zoe Pitkethley (M)
17+ Male: Jamie Lawler (D) 17+ Female: Alicia Langley (M)
Thanks to all those students who competed
and did their best for their House and their
College. Well done for your cheering, your
spirit and your behaviour on the day. A big
thank you to all the staff for your efforts as
well which enabled the Carnival to run so
smoothly.
Mr Paul Burg - Head of Sport
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SPORT RESULTS
SCC
WIN /
BASKETBALL RND OPPOSITION SCORE COACH
LOSS
Junior 3 Bethany Win 54 - 34 Ms Chloe Nasr
4 Holy Spirit Win 29 - 9
Intermediate 3 Bethany Loss 15 - 38 Ms Anna Le
4 Holy Spirit Win 68 - 26
Senior 3 Bethany Draw 30 - 30 Ms Rachel Thompson
4 Holy Spirit Loss 18 - 22
WIN/
SOCCER RND OPPOSITION SCORE COACH
LOSS
Junior 3 Bethany Win 4-0 Mr Jorday Russo
4 Holy Spirit Win 11 - 0
Intermediate 3 Bethany Win 2-0 Mr Michael Falzon
4 Holy Spirit Win 10 - 0
WIN/
SOFTBALL RND OPPOSITION SCORE COACH
LOSS
Senior 3 Bye -- -- Ms Caroline Khouri
4 Bethany Win 17 - 1
CBSA
WIN/
AFL RND OPPOSITION SCORE COACH
LOSS
Junior 3 Marrickville Win 52 - 0 Mr Steven Gawidziel
4 Revesby Win 23 - 12
Intermediate 3 Marrickville Win 54 - 0 Mr George Karpouzos
4 Revesby Win 55 - 8
WIN/
FUTSAL RND OPPOSITION SCORE COACH
LOSS
Senior 3 Punchbowl Loss 6 - 11 Mr Tory Brustolin
4 Revesby Loss 4-9
SCC SENIOR SOCCER GRAND FINALISTS (TERM 2)
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To our special Fathers,
Grandfathers, Uncles and Carers,
Please join us for a special Father’s Day
prayer and breakfast
Friday 30 August 2019
8am in LaValla Centre
Following our prayer, a light breakfast, tea &
coffee will be served.
If you are able to join us please click here to RSVP your
details prior to Monday 26 August.
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St Vincent de Paul Winter
Appeal 2019
Cleaning Drive for Vinnie’s
Please place all items in reusable plastic or fabric bags.
Year Group Item/s
● Dishwashing Liquid
Year 7 ● Dishwashing Sponges
Drop-off
Location:
Ministry Room
● Floor Cleaner
Year 8 ● Washing Powder
● Disinfectant/Bleach
Student
● Toilet Paper Leaders from
Year 9 ● Bathroom/Shower Cleaner each PC are to
● Hand Sanitizers take items to
the Ministry
● Windex Room during
Year 10 ● Washing Powder PC.
● Toilet Paper
● Paper Towels
Year 11 ● Disinfectant Wipes
All items must
be in by
● Kitchen Cleaner Friday Week 8
Thank you for your generosity and
support of the Vinnie’s Winter Appeal
2019.
PEAK YOUTH
ALL STUDENTS IN YEARS 6 - 8 WELCOME
DATES FOR TERM 3 - 6PM START
Friday 16 August
Friday 6 September
Friday 20 September
Join us at Peakhurst Parish Hall, 825 Forest Road Peakhurst, for a night of fun,
friendship, faith and food!
For any enquiries, please email Kathleen - olfyouth@bigpond.com
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