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HOUSE PLAYS MONTFEST 2020
LIVE FROM SATURDAY 29 AUGUST ON MONTECONNECT
MONTE MATTERS
28 August 2020 / TERM 3 WEEK 6
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FROM THE PRINCIPAL 3 2020 PERSONAL PROJECT EXHIBITION 4 FROM THE HEAD OF FAITH FORMATION & LITURGY 5 SR LECIA'S THOUGHTS 8 SAVE THE DATE: HOUSE PLAYS MONTFEST 2020 9 DESIGN SHOWCASE 10 DEBATING REPORT 15 SPORTS REPORT 16 COVID-19 UPDATE FOR PARENTS & CARERS 19 ALUMNI SPEAKER: LUNCHTIME SESSION 20 HSC READER/WRITERS NEEDED 21 BLUE & BLUE SCHOLARSHIP 22 MONTE BURSARIES 2021 22 NOTICES: STUDY CENTRE TIMETABLE 23 PARENTING INSIGHTS THE AGONY AND ECSTACY OF TEENAGE PEER GROUPS 24
FROM THE PRINCIPAL "The maxim that ‘knowledge
is power’ has never been
truer for our girls..."
Regardless of their project’s premise, final expressions
consistently culminate in our girls becoming experts in a variety
of fields, and are often the impetus for advocacy, study post-
Monte, even future career choices.
The maxim that ‘knowledge is power’ has never been truer for
our girls, as access to infinite information, in all its possibilities,
spearheads them to be part of the most educated generation the
world has ever seen. It is therefore incumbent that we afford them
the opportunities that enables and empowers them to use their
Dear Parents and Friends of Monte,
knowledge to their fullest potential as differentiators, innovators
Around the world, we are privileged to witness this generation and advocates for a world they wish to see for womankind and
of young women and men unite in activism surrounding Black mankind alike.
Lives Matter, the Me Too Movement, Indigenous rights, gender
In Monte Matters this week, our Technology and Applied
parity; issues that they are unapologetically passionate about.
Science department highlight the importance of persistence
Technology and access to unparalleled amounts of information
and resilience in the pursuit of design innovation; that fear of
will see them emerge as the most connected, information astute, trying something new, albeit often difficult, will ultimately hinder
ethically driven advocates, in their active pursuit to reshape evolution of new ideas. In 1887, Elizabeth McQuoin noted this
global, social, political and economic landscapes. positive mindset when she wrote: “Fear not the little trials you may
meet; let them be stepping stones.” Elizabeth saw the invaluable
This generation may not remember a time before social media,
lesson of embracing the ‘trials’ that come with the unfamiliar,
before smartphones, a time where vast sources of information
using them to confidently propel herself and her Congregation
were not available, instantaneously. What they will remember, is
forward, a mindset we encourage in all our students today.
the infinite possibilities that freedom of information affords them
to seek truth, to quench curiosities, to advance advocacy and The College is delighted to present a stellar line up of House Plays
change the narrative for the good of all. performances with the much anticipated launch of MONTFEST
2020. Live tomorrow evening via Monte Connect at 6pm, and
Such opportunities for self-regulated, in depth investigation, is
with more than 800 students represented, House Plays will be a
realised every day here at Monte, and championed within the
celebration of Monte House spirit at its ultimate.
Middle Years Personal Projects Programme. Years 9 and 10
students experience Personal Projects as a unique platform of We are proud of our Year 12 students as they continue to apply
inquiry to independently experiment, test, reason, and develop an their knowledge, skills and breadth of learning during the HSC
interest or a cause that is important to them, over an extended Trials and IB DP Mock examinations. This is an unprecedented
period of time. Supported by a supervisor, these inquiries time in their lives, one that recognises, now more than ever, that
regularly narrate stories of personal or family identity, human connection with each other, with family, with friends, is what
rights, eco justice and the creative arts. This year’s Personal fortifies us as a community.
Projects saw significant outcomes pertaining to car restoration,
God Bless,
playwriting, forensic science, film making and even a review of
Mrs Nicole Christensen
the United Nations Convention.
Principal
Often extensive, these investigations mature into game-changing
and pragmatic solutions for local and global issues. This year,
students have realised innovations in child health and wellbeing,
Click here to view the
sustainable housing, water purification in developing nations,
pragmatic waste management and ethical cosmetic production, Year 10 Personal Project Exhibition
just to name a few.
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'THE OFFERING' SCULPTURE DEPICTING CATHERINE MCAULEY IN THE GROUNDS OF THE COLLEGE
FROM THE HEAD OF
FAITH FORMATION & LITURGY
The Offering sculpture stands in the shadow of the eastern wall of
the College Chapel. Catherine’s feet point like a compass toward
the sanctuary inside, but her shoulders and gaze are turned to the
Ms Alice Priest
street beyond the gates, to the world beyond Monte. It is as if she
Head Of Faith Formation & Liturgy
herself is caught in the middle, stepping towards one place yet
being called to another. She offers the resources she has at hand;
her own shawl, heart, and hands to the present, pressing need.
The Offering - Our Offering: Prayer & In the opening six weeks of our third term, the prayer and
Liturgy At Monte In A Time Of Pandemic liturgical offerings of the College have been most highly valued
by our College community; including morning Chapel Prayer, our
In a few weeks’ time, as the College enters into our annual celebrated Leadership Liturgy, A Light for Lebanon Prayer Service,
celebration of Mercy Day, it will be two years since we set, blessed Grandparents’ Day Prayer & Blessing, and the upcoming Fathers'
and commissioned our bronze-cast sculpture of Venerable Day Service. They have all required us to, like Catherine McAuley
Catherine McAuley – The Offering, our Mercy patron, into the in The Offering, be changing direction mid-flight and calling deeply
grounds of Monte. Where she would stand and cast her gaze upon our resources of creativity, adaptability, time and technology.
and present her ‘offering’, was the subject of serious and long
Looking to Catherine and her embodiment of ‘the offering’, our
consideration.
students, staff and community, are discovering new and powerful
The blessing concluded with an invitation, one that in these ways to be prayerful, new ways to be present and gathered, and
present times has been a challenge and an inspiration as we ask new ways to see beyond Monte’s gates. This is all at a time when
ourselves, ‘What can we offer?’, as our usual paths and plans, the temptation can be to avert one’s gaze and wrap one’s figurative
particularly for prayer and liturgy, have seen change. shawl more closely around oneself.
In these past weeks and months, we have looked to spending We have discovered too that ‘the offering’ works both ways. It
some moments with Catherine’s depiction and setting in The has been true for us that it is indeed in giving, we also receive.
Offering. This is to encourage us in College prayer and liturgy to Catherine’s ‘shawl of tender Mercy’ continues to be offered to the
discover a new path of what it is we can offer to our students, Monte community in various disguises.
community and world.
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FROM THE HEAD OF New Offerings of Mercy Prayer,
FAITH FORMATION & LITURGY
Liturgy & Giving in Term 3
Leadership Liturgy
Live streamed from The McQuoin Centre across Monte. A Light For Lebanon
Special Lunchtime Prayer Service in the Chapel, recorded &
shared via Zoom. Recording is available on MonteConnect.
THE 2019-20 SENIOR LEADERS ELBOW BUMP THE
2020-21 LEADERS AS THEY CONGRATULATE THEM &
COMMISSION THE LEADERS INTO THEIR NEW POSITIONS.
Morning Chapel Service
In Chapel and Zoomed to Tutor Groups.
THE LIGHT FOR LEBANON SPECIAL LUNCHTIME PRAYER
SERVICE HOSTED IN THE CHAPEL.
STUDENTS WATCHING THE MORNING CHAPEL SERVICE
VIA ZOOM IN CLASSROOMS.
STUDENTS SOCIAL DISTANCING INSIDE THE CHAPEL STUDENT MESSAGES OF HOPE & CARDS PROVIDED TO
DURING THE MORNING CHAPEL SERVICE. WRITE MESSAGES.
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FROM THE HEAD OF New Offerings of Mercy Prayer,
FAITH FORMATION & LITURGY
Liturgy & Giving in Term 3
Year 7 Grandparents’ Day Video
Sunday Service of Prayer and Blessing (view here: Prayer and Jesuit Social Services & Cana Community
Blessing Service and Year 7 Messages to Grandparents). Live-Love-Locally Student Collections.
YEAR 7 PRE-RECORDED A BLESSING FOR THE VIDEO.
A SAMPLE OF THE YEAR 7 & 8 FOOD COLLECTION
Mercy COVID-19 Masks
Donated by ‘Nan’ Catherine McNamara and the Camilleri Family.
STUDENTS AND GRANDPARENTS TAKE PART IN THE
SERVICE AND GATHER TOGETHER TO VIEW AT HOME.
Year 9 Fathers' Day Video
Sunday Service of Prayer and Blessing.
THE YEAR 9 FATHER/DAUGHTER REFLECTION BEING
PREPARED FOR THE UPCOMING VIDEO SERVICE.
AVAILABLE ON MONTECONNECT - FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER. THE MERCY MASK MAKERS!
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'MY SOUL IS THIRSTING FOR YOU, O MY GOD!'
In Romans 12: 1-3, St Paul begs us to think of God’s Mercy and
SR LECIA’S THOUGHTS worship Him, giving our bodies as a holy sacrifice pleasing to God.
Our service to others often requires such self-sacrifice. Paul begs
us to fashion our lives according to the mind of Christ, who shows
us what He asks of us, relative to our potential.
Jesus’ unique Mission originates in that invisible spiritual realm.
Sister Lecia Coombe RSM Through His Cross, He saves us from the power of evil – Good
News for us, if we believe our loving God is always with us, helping
us every step of the way, giving us copious joy here to balance our
sorrow, and finally rewarding us with fullness of life in Heaven.
Reflections On Scripture Readings Such faith needs time to grow and develop. What we learn from
others is a powerful support, but we still must wait on the Lord to
Dear Readers, help us make it our very own. We may be lost for a time, until we
Greetings to you all! Before pondering God’s Word, I would like have received a convincing, personal experience of the Lord, as did
to refer to Tuesday night’s episode of Anh Do’s Brush with Fame Jeremiah, Paul, and countless others in every generation.
(25 August). If ever you want to boost your hope, listen to Sophie
In the Gospel passage Mt 16: 21-27, Jesus calls Peter “Satan”,
Delezio, who is now a beautiful young woman of 19, who says
equating him with the Devil who tried to lure Him away from God’s
“I love my life and nothing can stop me!”, and if possible, watch
Will… Jesus says anyone who wants to follow Him must deny
Anh’s interview with Sophie.
himself, take up his cross and follow Him, and then describes
In Jeremiah 20: 7-9, the Prophet is in real crisis, at odds with God explicitly what is in store for Himself. It is too much for Peter,
in spiritual realm, distinct from the natural world. Jeremiah, a mere who takes Him aside, saying “Heaven preserve You! This must
human declares: “You have seduced me, God!” He feels captivated not happen to You!” Jesus replies: “Get behind me, Satan. You are
by a fire within, lit by God’s love urging him on. He accepts God is an obstacle in my path. The way you think is not God’s way, but
stronger than he is, but feeling the strain, decides never to speak in man’s.” He is asking Peter to take his rightful place behind Him, and
God’s Name again – or even think of Him. But his burning love for support Him. Finally, Jesus reminds us He will come again in glory
God just will not allow it. to reward each one according to our behavior. This is Jesus’ Love
for us, clothed in His greatest desire that we trust in His Mercy.
Jeremiah still feels the effort to endure is just too great. Yet
persevere he does! The process is later aptly described in King So, let us rejoice with the Lord, in the admirable successes He
David’s Psalm 62: “My soul thirsts for You…Your love is better than helps us achieve, and ask the Father to enlighten the eyes of our
life…I praise You. Your right hand holds me fast.” hearts to see how great is the hope to which we are called.
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save the date! *
it’s happening (seriously).
house plays
montfest
2020
live from monteconnect
6:00pm Saturday 29 August -
8:00am Monday 30 August
*please
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DESIGN SHOWCASE
A Cottage Industry
‘A Cottage Industry’ is a showcase display of the technology
Mr Chris Parrish
projects created when the College shifted to a remote learning
Head Of TAS Department
mode during April and early May this year.
The students in Years 7 to 10 were about to commence the ‘create’
stage of their projects in their various specialised workshops at
A Celebration Of Resilience And Creativity school.
“Persistence and resilience only come from having been given How could this possibly be executed at home, without access
the chance to work through difficult problems.” — Gever Tulley to the required materials, tools and the guidance of a technology
expert?
Although this now seems like ancient history, this is the TAS
Department’s first opportunity to showcase the work produced by These images provided are testament to the adaptability and
our students during the unique Semester One experience. resilience of the students and their teachers who found ways to
facilitate enriching and engaging experiences for the students in
During Semester One our teachers had to quickly develop an
the home setting, while still meeting the required outcomes for
‘innovator’s mindset’ where their work would be considerably
each individual project.
different, sometimes fluid, and entirely new. If you really think
about change, many people are more comfortable with a known
average, than the possibility of an unknown great. With that in
mind, to be innovative, we had to focus on moving forward even
when there is risk of failure. Trying something new is always
going to be a challenge and I have watched some struggle when
presented with change.
It is not about ignoring the naysayer (sometimes you should really
listen to them), but about having the conviction to push forward
and do something that you believe will make a difference or
maintain the norm when all around is far from it.
One thing that I have learned from my experience as a teacher
is to always focus on the question “what is best for students?”
when thinking about creating new ideas to support students in
exceptional times. If you are trying something new in the context
of learning, and this question is at the forefront of how you make
your decisions, you are doing the right thing.
Resilience is not only needed to develop as an innovator but is
critical to developing as a human. Life is full of ups and downs, but
how you recover and move forward is not just important to how
we learn, but how we live.
The rest of this article celebrates the resilience and creativity paid
back to the TAS Department by our students which was truly
inspiring to see. The positive outcome that came from those
challenging days and the positivity that continues still, has shown
us that the experience has had constructive and possibly life
changing outcomes for lifelong learners. Students developed a
level of independence, creativity, ingenuity and of course resilience
which has made them more confident learners and willing to
take ownership of their decisions. We as a department currently
witness this on a daily basis.
MONTE MATTERS 28 August 2020 / TERM 3 WEEK 6 PAGE / 10DESIGN SHOWCASE
Nightlights – 7 & 8 Hard Materials
The original design challenge was to design and produce a
portable nightlight for a specific client and location. It incorporated
the assembly of an electronic circuit, foam moulding and plastic
vacuum forming of a light diffuser and the creation of a timber
housing using workshop machinery.
Students displayed great innovation, skill and resilience to produce
their Nightlight Design from cardboard, paper mâché and other
materials found in their homes.
Shoe boxes, cereal or packing boxes were used to create a frame
with tabs to glue a frame for the light diffuser. Paper mâché was
then used to create the shape and form of the light diffuser that
took on the desired theme. This was then inserted through the hole
cut out in the frame to project through giving a three-dimensional
prototype.
This design process enabled students to create a scale prototype
as a designer would do to test the scale and proportions. Many
students took the initiative to add colour through painting their
prototypes and adding embellishments and three-dimensional
objects.
Paint It With Textiles – 9 & 10 Textiles
Students in the Years 9 and 10 100-Hour Design and Technology
course were originally completing the Textiles unit where students
create a clutch bag. This is usually constructed from fabrics that
were layered and machine embroidered to represent an artwork
from a selected artist on display at a local gallery. The clutch bag
design was intended for a target market who visited art gallery
stores.
In adapting the project to remote learning, we changed from using
sewing machines to hand embroidery to create a similar artwork
design but without the layering technique. Instead of turning the
artwork into a clutch bag which would have required sewing
machines, students utilized an existing art bag or shopping bag
and hand stitched their design onto the front of the bag.
Home Grown – 7 & 8 Food Unit
Students continued to complete the Homegrown unit of work
online by extending their skills in food hygiene and preparation to
their own homes, with the knowledge that their planted produce
continued to grow strong on campus.
Year 7 and 8 learnt first-hand that food is a way of bringing people
together, as they navigated an uncertain time and were able
to make a variety of meals such as: birthday cakes for friends,
dinners for their siblings and lunches for their busy parents and
carers. Students also developed skills in digital CAD Software to
develop graphic logos and three-dimensional models of utensils
to be printed on their return.
MONTE MATTERS 28 August 2020 / TERM 3 WEEK 6 PAGE / 11DESIGN SHOWCASE Coding – Game Design The game design was the one project that did not require modification for the home setting as it is executed digitally. However, these students still faced the same challenges in being removed from the classroom environment. Zoom lessons and Google Classroom enabled collaboration, support, and sharing of ideas so that students were able to deliver a quality product within the same timeframe. Their project was to design and produce a digital platform game to promote a charity or social justice cause. Students conducted research into how images are coded on computers, investigated their chosen client, practiced coding exercises and examined what makes for a successful gaming experience. Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator were used to create designs for the game elements which were then coded and animated through GameMaker, with ideas refined through evaluation using the design criteria. Jewellery Design During remote online learning, students adapted to the unit changes which was to produce their three-piece jewellery collection out of Polymer Clay. Originally their pieces would be cut out by the laser cutter and scroll saw, so the main challenges in the home environment were sourcing materials and looking at the best way to craft their pieces with minimal changes. Their jewellery pieces were inspired by the theme ‘Memphis’, and had to be targeted towards their chosen client (Dinosaur Designs or Elk Designs) and target market. This allowed the girls to get immersed into their inspiration, think outside the box and create designs that were aesthetically pleasing, quirky and functional. Amazing displays of talent include marbling, moulding innovative shapes, and engraving intricate patterns into the clay material. Trashion Bag - Year 10 The new Year 10 Design and Technology elective course was called ‘Design a Trashion Bag’. Students took on the challenge of repurposing discarded t-shirts, cutting them into strips and making them into yarn. The colourful yarns were then fashioned into a trendy, fun bag, achieved by using simple weaving techniques. Students made innovative looms using rulers, plastic folders, and old frames to support their weaving construction. The purpose was to create an awareness of the problems associated with large amounts of textile waste going to landfill. This project taught the students to value a hand-made product whilst actively reducing textile waste. MONTE MATTERS 28 August 2020 / TERM 3 WEEK 6 PAGE / 12
DESIGN SHOWCASE Child’s Play CAD/CAM - Mechanical Toys
Students were given the challenge of designing and making
a children’s mechanical toy that can be easily transported/
assembled. It had to be appropriate for young children aged 3 to 6
years old at the Comoro Preschool in Dili, Timor Leste.
Originally designed as a collaborative task using high tech
equipment and design software, the project became a showcase
of the student’s ingenuity, creativity and imagination as the online
learning phase made students think outside of the box in how they
tackled this design challenge.
From understanding the complex world of mechanisms,
cams, levers and gears, to translating their knowledge into a
working model, the students displayed a commendable level
of independent thinking, risk-taking and resilience. All students
should be extremely proud of what they created with everyday
objects and materials found at home!
Styled Stories
Originally students in Year 7 and 8 completing the Textiles unit
were to create a machine applique patch that illustrated a chosen
folk story, which they would then apply to a garment for their client.
In adapting the project to remote learning, we revived the tradition
of hand embroidery. This provided students with the opportunity
to master various skills and techniques, using improvised
embroidery hoops and doubled over thread. As they worked
through the process of learning various stitches, the mindful
focus and reprieve from looking at a screen provided a welcome
alternative and ignited a new passion for some students.
Students were also able to experiment with fabric dyeing
techniques using kitchen ingredients such as food colouring,
beetroot and turmeric to colourise their fabrics, which they
sourced from unwanted clothing and linen, underpinning the
recycling ethos of the original project.
Remebering An Icon Of Innovation
A sad loss to the world as Sir Ken Robinson recently passed away,
after an extraordinary life as one of the world’s leading thinkers on
creativity and innovation.
In February 2006, Sir Ken Robinson stepped on to the TED stage
and posed a provocative question: “Do schools kill creativity?”
Since then, Sir Ken’s talk has taken on a life of its own.
It was among the first six TED Talks to be released online in 2006,
and it remains the most viewed talk of all time, watched over 65
million times.
Rest in Peace Sir Ken Robinson.
Watch Sir Ken Robinson's TED Talk Here:
"Do Schools Kill Creativity?"
MONTE MATTERS 28 August 2020 / TERM 3 WEEK 6 PAGE / 13DESIGN SHOWCASE Year 11 Minor Design Project - Reflection In Term 1, Year 11 HSC Design and Technology students were tasked with the annual minor design project. We were challenged to design and produce an innovative product incorporating the upcycling and repurposing of a material that would otherwise contribute to environmental pollution and/or degradation. Our process began with an incredibly insightful excursion to the Sydney Powerhouse Museum where we gathered inspiration for our upcoming projects. The students were all able to produce a wide variety of products ranging from mirrors, bookshelves and garments which all highlighted an unsustainable material ranging from diapers to washing machine barrels. Incredibly, the students were able to produce high quality projects through a worldwide pandemic. The task taught us how to formulate original responses to design briefs, formulate detailed folios that visually recounted our projects and processes, and also about the realm of design and the manufacturing of products. By the end of the project, the students developed a range of textiles, hard materials, engineering and design skills that we will all take into our future endeavours. Jessica MacLennan-Pike Year 11 Design Student Year 11 Hospitality & The Mercy Kitchen On Friday 21 August, the two Hospitality classes participated in a ‘sandwich for staff’ service period. Within a two-hour timeframe, we managed to make a wide variety of sandwiches that were later collected by teachers during lunch. Some examples of the sandwiches included: - The Italian sandwich - The BLAT - Vegan Mexican salad wrap - Garlic and thyme chicken Turkish - Pulled pork sliders with slaw Throughout the service period, each student was able to further expand their skills and techniques within the hospitality industry. As there was an immense number of sandwiches being prepared, there was expectedly a number of problems encountered by the groups throughout the process. This encouraged the utilisation of problem solving, creativity, and time management skills as it was essential that each sandwich was ready to serve to the teachers at lunch. Overall, the Hospitality students really enjoyed this service period, expanding our knowledge and allowing us to further develop our technique and skills. Lily Kristan-Booth Year 11 Hospitality Student MONTE MATTERS 28 August 2020 / TERM 3 WEEK 6 PAGE / 14
MONTE'S JUNIOR SDN DEBATING TEAM
DEBATING REPORT
Schools Debating Network Archdale Debating
Round 5 of the SDN debating competition took place on Friday 21 On Tuesday 25 August, Round 6 of the Archdale debating
August and was against Wenona College. The topics for this week competition was held. This round was against Tara Anglican
were surrounding the media. School for Girls, with Monte on the negative, and the topics were
centred around gender, creating some very controversial debates.
The topic for the Junior team (pictured) was ‘That you shouldn’t
be allowed to post anonymous comments online’ with Monte on The topic debated by the Senior team was ‘That reality TV dating
the affirmative. This required the team to make judgements about shows are bad for feminism’, which required the team to critically
the purpose of anonymous comments and the impact they have, examine the impact and implications of women presenting
as well as the implications of banning them, leading to a very themselves on these types of shows, and the messages that it
difficult debate. sends to society, leading to a complicated and difficult debate.
The Senior A team debated the topic ‘That journalists must give Even with a difficult week of debates, Monte took home two
their sources to authorities when asked’, which included the wins against Tara. We would like to congratulate the Year 7B and
involvement of current issues, such as the Black Lives Matter Juniors teams for their wins and hard work in their debates.
protests. We would like to commend the girls on a week of very
interesting and thought-provoking debates. We wish all the girls good luck in their next round, against
Ravenswood.
We congratulate the Year 7, Year 8 and Junior teams on their
wins this week. We wish all the girls luck in their future debates, Ana Mauleon
especially with the continuation of the competition with Round 6 Debating Captain
next Friday against St Ignatius' College, Riverview.
MONTE MATTERS 28 August 2020 / TERM 3 WEEK 6 PAGE / 15WELL DONE TO THE NETBALL PLAYERS WHO WORE PINK SCRUNCHIES ON THE WEEKEND!
SPORTS REPORT
COVID-19 Sport Update
Last weekend saw IGSSA sport operating under stricter
COVID-19 protocols in a Lower North Shore Zone.
Mr Michael Vandervelde
The plan for this weekend is:
Sport Program Manager
• Northern Suburbs Netball Association (NSNA) games will
continue with existing COVID-19 safety measures.
Congratulations • Northern Suburbs Football Association (NSFA) games will
·· Grace Kells (Year 11) who has been selected into the continue with existing COVID-19 safety measures.
NSW Triathlon Emerging Talent Squad for the upcoming
• Invitational Basketball will involve games between Wenona
2020/2021 season.
and Monte at Ryde YMCA or intra-school matches at Monte.
·· Bella Burrows (Year 9), Emma Greenup (Year 10) and Ally
• IGSSA Hockey will continue with teams playing in a Lower
Jammal (Year 10) for achieving their National C Badge for
North Shore Zone.
Netball Umpiring.
• IGSSA Netball will continue with teams playing in a Lower
Good Luck North Shore Zone.
·· Monte Dance Troupes and Aerobics competitors for the
• Rugby 7s will play intra-school matches at Anderson Park on
Recital on Monday 31 August.
Saturday 29 August.
Team Of The Week This plan is subject to change depending on further health advice
and decisions from the NSW Office of Sport and participating
·· This week, the team of the week is all the Monte Netball
schools.
Teams who were involved in the bright colours round, and
to the Year 11 Netballers who provided the pink scrunchies The calendar for Term 4 2020 will continue to be reviewed, and
worn by Monte Teams to raise awareness for Cancer Monte will be conducting sports and activities under the current
research. NSW Government health and safety guidelines. We continue to
monitor the situation and look for meaningful ways for students
Thanks to engage with the Co-curricular program, including intra-
·· Players and parents for continuing to abide by the COVID-19 school competitions, and will communicate any changes as the
Safety Plans and Protocols. Keep safe and do your best. situation develops or changes.
MONTE MATTERS 28 August 2020 / TERM 3 WEEK 6 PAGE / 16SPORTS REPORT
COVID-19 Safety Plans & Protocols Netball Umpiring
Congratulations to the following for gaining umpire qualifications
Please be aware, there are COVID-19 Safety Plans in operation for
in Round 6:
each sport. The details of changes to the relevant Safety Plan will
be distributed to players and parents prior to the weekend. • Bella Burrows – National C Badge
In general, we are operating on a ‘get in, play, get out’ philosophy • Emma Greenup – National C Badge
within our local area/zone. Please make sure you abide by your • Ally Jammal – National C Badge
sport-specific Safety Plan and adhere to the requests from venue • Charlotte Eddy – Junior Level 2
convenors.
• Isabel O'Connor – Junior Level 3
In most cases parent spectators are not allowed, including all
IGSSA Sport (Hockey and Netball), Invitational Basketball, Rugby Term 3 Sports & Activities
7s and Norths Netball.
Contact the Sport Coordinators if you have any queries.
For those sports, please do the right thing – drop off and then Information relating to each sport is on the MonteConnect –
collect at the end of the game (please do not exit from your car). Sport 2020 page under the specific sport.
Aerobics – Mrs Liz Morgan
Summer Sport Program lmorgan@monte.nsw.edu.au
Nominations are now closed for the Term 4 & 1 Summer Athletics – Mr Matt Rowan
Sports Program. Trials have commenced. Details are posted mrowan@monte.nsw.edu.au
on the MonteConnect – Sport 2020 – individual sports pages.
Basketball – Mr Matt Rowan
Nominations are still open for Softball and are yet to open for
mrowan@monte.nsw.edu.au
Term 1 Sailing and AFL.
Cross Country – Ms Tania Dorahy
The sports on offer:
tdorahy@monte.nsw.edu.au
• Tennis (HKDTA & IGSSA) – registrations closed
Dance – Mrs Liz Morgan
• Touch (Easts) – registrations closed
lmorgan@monte.nsw.edu.au
• Softball (MWSA) – registrations open
Football – Mr Michael Vandervelde
• Water Polo (IGSSA & ESSG) – registrations closed
mvandervelde@monte.nsw.edu.au
• Volleyball (Santa) (Term 4 & 1) – registrations closed
Hockey – Mrs Liz Morgan
• Basketball (Santa) (Term 4 & 1) – registrations closed
lmorgan@monte.nsw.edu.au
• Sailing (Term 1) – still to be confirmed
Monte Active – Ms Katie Barton
• AFL (Term 1 only) – registrations will open in Term 4 kbarton@monte.nsw.edu.au
Monte Active Netball – Ms Tania Dorahy
tdorahy@monte.nsw.edu.au
Monte Active classes continue, join anytime:
Rugby 7s – Mr Matt Rowan
• Yoga – Tuesday afternoon and Friday morning (OR401) mrowan@monte.nsw.edu.au
• Fitness – Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings (meet Tae Kwon Do – Mr Michael Vandervelde
outside the pool) at 7am mvandervelde@monte.nsw.edu.au
Try your first session for free. All details are on MonteConnect Yoga – Mr Michael Vandervelde
– Sport 2020 - Monte Active page. Register on the Monte Active mvandervelde@monte.nsw.edu.au
page.
Sports Department
Swimming
Please contact the Sports Department on 9409 6420 or
Monte offers swimming squads for fitness and/or for competition email mvandervelde@monte.nsw.edu.au.
all year round. The Swim page on MonteConnect contains all the
information. Contact Mr Jon Bell jbell@monte.nsw.edu.au with
any queries.
MONTE MATTERS 28 August 2020 / TERM 3 WEEK 6 PAGE / 17SPORTS REPORT
Term 3 Representative Events
All School Sport Australia (National) and NSW All Schools
pathway events have been cancelled for 2020. The majority of #ITSOK2PLAY
NSWCCC pathway events are also cancelled for Term 3 & 4.
There are still some Representative events that are being
Be thankful we are still
considered. We will confirm as we receive more information. playing – make the most
The full list of cancelled events can be found on the Catholic of it and enjoy.
Schools NSW (CSNSW) website.
IGSSA and CGSSA are continually reviewing what Representative
Events can still operate under the NSW Public Health Orders and Sports Fixtures Newsletter
DET guidelines in Term 4.
Each Friday when you receive your link to Monte Matters you will
Update (as of Wednesday 26 August): receive a second link for our weekly Sports Fixtures Newsletter.
·· IGSSA Cross Country postponed On it you will find draws or links to draws for Monte teams playing
·· CGSSSA Netball cancelled on the weekend.
·· CGSSSA Dance cancelled as an event - may still submit as a
video entry. Sporting Acknowledgements
·· Invitational Aerobics Challenge cancelled
If your daughter is involved in any significant sporting events or
achievements please let us know so she can be acknowledged.
Term 3 Events
The Sport Department conducts and publicises trials for these
Monte Representative Teams where appropriate. Check with
Sport Staff for more details.
Event Date Time Venue
Monte Dance and Aerobics Recital Monday 31 August 6:00pm-8:00pm McQuoin Centre, Monte
Co-curricular Sports Photos (Year
Thursday 3 September 8:00am-3:00pm Monte
12)
Thursday 17 September
Invitational Aerobics Challenge 8:00am-3:00pm Abbotsleigh
(Cancelled)
Saturday 19 September
IGSSA Cross Country 8:00am- 2:00pm Frensham
(Postponed)
Term 4 Events
Event Date Time Venue
CGSSSA Dance Tuesday 13 October (TBC) 8:00am-3:00pm McQuoin Centre, Monte
CGSSSA Volleyball Tuesday 20 October (TBC) 8:00am-3:00pm Homebush
CGSSSA Aquathon Monday 26 October (TBC) 8:00am-3:00pm Merrylands
CGSSSA Tennis Thursday 29 October (TBC) 8:00am-3:00pm Parramatta
MONTE MATTERS 28 August 2020 / TERM 3 WEEK 6 PAGE / 18COVID-19
Update for Parents and Carers
The NSW Department of Health has implemented some changes for all NSW Schools
for the remainder of Term 3 and they include:
• Where possible, students should remain in their year group for all school activities,
reducing the risk of transmission.
• All students and staff, with even mild symptoms of COVID-19, must be tested and
remain at home until test results are received.
• Confirmation of a COVID-19 test text messages from NSW Health and results must
be sighted by the College before students and staff can return.
• Parents and carers are not permitted on College grounds at any time, without prior
permission from the College.
• Graduation ceremonies, College organised parent events and formals are not to be
held in Term 3.
• The College is permitted to have a Year 12 Graduation Assembly to recognise this
significant milestone and information has been provided to parents regarding this.
QR Codes
Thank you to parents and carers who have assisted the College in keeping students and
staff well, by not entering the College grounds. If you have a pre-arranged appointment
on the College site, we have implemented strict sign-in procedures using a QR code for
all visitors. The QR code is displayed throughout the College and at Reception and your
assistance in completing the form with your contact details is mandatory.
Public Transport
Students are encouraged to wear face masks when using public transport to and from
the College. Students should follow the instructions for social distancing on buses, trains
and ferries including sitting and standing in marked spots only.
MONTE MATTERS 28 August 2020 / TERM 3 WEEK 6 PAGE / 19DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER!
ALUMNI
SPEAKER
LUNCHTIME SESSION
STUDENTS FROM YEAR 9 - 12
ARE welcome to come and hear from
Pippa Cadwallader
a Paediatric Nurse with over twenty years’ Experience.
She will be sharing stories, her career experience and
offering advise over zoom.
Her passion for nursing & helping others is extraordinary.
DATE: WEDNESDAY 2 SEPTEMBER
VENUE: ACC THEATRE
TIME: 1:00PM - 1:20PM
LIMITED SPACES ARE AVAILABLE so PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
here: msamc.link/alumni
THERE WILL ALSO BE A FEW SPECIAL TREATS IN STORE...
MONTE MATTERS 28 August 2020 / TERM 3 WEEK 6 PAGE / 20VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SUPPORT
HSC STUDENTS WITH READING &
WRITING WITHIN THEIR EXAMS
You may
You may be be aware
aware that
that some
some HSC
HSC students
students have
have Disability
Disability Provisions
Provisions granted
granted to
to enable
enable
them to access their examinations. There is a comprehensive process for assessing student
them to access their examinations. There is a comprehensive process for assessing student
eligibility and
eligibility and some
some students
students qualify
qualify for
for a
a reader
reader and
and writer
writer to
to support
support them.
them.
We are
We are looking
looking for
for volunteers
volunteers toto support
support our
our current
current HSC
HSC students
students who
who have
have been
been granted
granted access
access
to a reader and writer within their final HSC examinations.
to a reader and writer within their final HSC examinations.
What qualities
What qualities should
should a
a reader/writer
reader/writer have?
have? What a
What a reader/writer
reader/writer can
can do.
do.
Ability to
Ability to communicate
communicate clearly
clearly in
in English
English with
with aa Read the
Read the exam
exam question
question and
and any
any incorporated
incorporated
sufficient literacy
sufficient literacy level.
level. stimulus or
stimulus or resource
resource material
material as
as many
many times as
times as the
the
Understanding of
Understanding of the
the subject
subject being
being examined.
examined. student asks
student asks them
them to.
to.
Clear, legible
Clear, legible handwriting.
handwriting. Read the student’s answers back
Read the student’s answers back to
to them.
them.
Willingness to
Willingness to spend
spend time
time practising
practising with
with the
the student.
student. Write the
Write the student's
student's answers
answers exactly
exactly as
as dictated
dictated by
by the
the
Patience and
Patience and sensitivity.
sensitivity. student.
student.
Understanding of
Understanding of the
the need
need toto maintain
maintain Ask the
Ask the student
student to
to repeat
repeat aa word
word or
or sentence.
sentence.
confidentiality and an ability to do so.
confidentiality and an ability to do so. Ask the
Ask the student
student to
to spell
spell difficult
difficult or
or obscure
obscure words.
words.
Punctuate and
Punctuate and use
use capital
capital letters
letters without
without specific
specific
direction of
of the
the student.
student.
Who can
Who can act
act as
as a
a reader/writer?
reader/writer? direction
Re-read the
Re-read the last
last two
two sentences
sentences that
that have
have been
been written,
written,
A former
A former student
student of
of the
the school.
school.
to enable
to enable the
the student
student to
to regain
regain their
their place
place in
in the
the work.
work.
A suitable
A suitable adult.
adult.
A retired
A retired teacher.
teacher.
What a
What a reader/writer
reader/writer cannot
cannot do.
do.
Who cannot
cannot act
act as
as a
a reader/writer?
reader/writer? Interpret the
Interpret the question
question for
for the
the student.
student.
Who
Advise the
Advise the student
student in
in any
any way.
way.
A relative
A relative or
or friend
friend of
of the
the student.
student.
Make comments
Make comments onon the
the student's
student's work.
work.
A currently
A currently employed
employed teacher
teacher or
or private
private tutor.
tutor.
Alter the
Alter the student's
student's work
work or
or write
write words
words that
that the
the
A non-teaching
A non-teaching employee
employee at at the
the student’s
student’s school.
school.
student has not dictated.
student has not dictated.
Anyone who
Anyone who recently
recently taught
taught the
the student.
student.
Re-write aa student's
Re-write student's written
written work.
work.
Anyone who
Anyone who has
has aa close
close relative
relative sitting
sitting the
the same
same
Type for
Type for the
the student.
student.
examination.
examination. Draw for
Draw for the
the student.
student.
A NSW
A NSW Education
Education Standards
Standards Authority
Authority (NESA)
(NESA) appointed
appointed
examination supervisor
examination supervisor or
or presiding
presiding officer.
officer.
If you
If you are
are interested
interested in
in becoming
becoming a a reader/writer
reader/writer and
and
are available during any of the dates listed below please
are available during any of the dates listed below please
Can the
Can the reader/writer
reader/writer be
be the
the same
same person?
person? contact Penelope
contact Penelope Gillam:
Gillam: pgillam@monte.nsw.edu.au.
pgillam@monte.nsw.edu.au.
Your assistance
Your assistance would
would bebe much
much appreciated.
appreciated.
Yes. If
Yes. If aa student
student has
has been
been granted
granted both
both aa reader
reader and
and aa
writer, NESA
writer, NESA would
would expect
expect that
that the
the same
same person
person act
act as
as
both.
both.
HSC TRIAL EXAMINATIONS PERIOD
MONDAY 17
MONDAY 17 AUGUST
AUGUST -- MONDAY
MONDAY 31
31 AUGUST
AUGUST
HSC FINAL EXAMINATIONS PERIOD
THURSDAY 15
THURSDAY 15 OCTOBER
OCTOBER -- FRIDAY
FRIDAY 6
6 NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER
MONTE MATTERS 28 August 2020 / TERM 3 WEEK 6 PAGE / 21BLUE & BLUE SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATIONS OPEN
The Blue & Blue Scholarship is awarded to a current student
completing Year 10, providing a half scholarship for study in
Years 11 and 12 at the College. The Scholarship is awarded to
a student who exemplifies the school motto: Religio, Scientia,
Cultus and is awarded based on the following criteria:
• Academic achievement as evidenced by consistently
strong performance in school subjects in Years 7-10
• A high level of participation across a range
Only current Year 10 Monte students are eligible to apply
of Co-curricular activities in Years 7-10
for the 2020 Blue & Blue Scholarship.
• Contribution to College life through involvement in
The application form and directions for applicants are liturgical, social justice and service activities.
available on the Year 10 Pastoral page and MonteConnect.
A committee consisting of, but not limited to, the Director of
All completed applications must be left in the 2020 Blue & Mission, Director of Senior School, Deputy Principal Curriculum
Blue Scholarship Applications Box located in the College and Head of Year 10 will shortlist and interview the applicants
Reception. before providing a recommendation to the Principal.
Applications Close The winner of the Scholarship is announced at the Senior
Wednesday 23 September 2020 at 3:20pm School Mass & Awards Ceremony in November.
For more information, please email Mrs Louise Stephenson
registrar@monte.nsw.edu.au Registrar
MONTE MATTERS 28 August 2020 / TERM 3 WEEK 6 PAGE / 22NOTICES
TERM 3 MONTE STUDENT STUDY CENTRE SCHEDULE
Morning Sessions 7:30am - 8:15am
MONDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
HSC Chemistry (RY101) History Economics
Mr Corke Mrs Jenkins (Day 3) Ms Valentine
Year 12 Biology (RY202) Legal Studies Business Studies / Commerce
Ms Astbury Mrs Jenkins (Day 3) Ms Valentine
French / Italian
Ms Silver
Indonesian
Ms Lu
English / Theatre
Ms Quinn
Afternoon Sessions 3:30pm - 5:00pm
MONDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
Geography History Maths
Ms Raguz Mrs Jenkins (Day 8) Ms D'Angelo (Day 4)
History Legal Studies Maths
Ms Raguz Mrs Jenkins (Day 8) Ms Kan (Day 9)
Study Skills German Science (RY201)
Ms Raguz Ms Lewin Mr Mason
History English
Mr Scott Ms Ritchie
English
Mr Curry
WHAT IS THE STUDY CENTRE?
The Study Centre is based in the Monte Library and offers free homework and study help to all
Monte students. The roster of teachers on duty changes every term.
You don't need to make an appointment. Simply turn up for subject-specific help, or help with general
skills such as time management, essay writing or note taking.
Do you have a question about the Study Centre? Contact us at: library@monte.nsw.edu.au
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