Issue No. 26 - September 23, 2011 - Whitefriars

Belong. Believe. Become.
In Fide
Inside this issue:
From the Captains
Haemoglobin Heroes
The White Mantle
College Expectations
Unit 4 Practice Exams
Effective Speaking
Creative Writing
WFC Charity Raffle results
Library News
LOTE
Performing Arts
P.A.L.M.
Environment News
ACC Football Report
Indoor Hockey
Sport
Report
Good Sport Nominations
Next Term
ACC Results
College Services
Canteen Roster
College Services Roster
Parents’ Association
Uniform Shop
College Calendar
Community Notices
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In your love,
O Lord,
you have
gathered us as
your people.
We praise you for
the wonderful
gift of your love
From the Principal
Fr Paul Cahill, O.Carm.
Over the last two Wednesdays we have celebrated the Feastdays of two of our House Patrons – Blessed Elizabeth of
the Trinity and Saint Therese of Lisieux. In many ways, they are very similar – but in other ways, they are quite
different. Both Elizabeth and Therese were French women who lived at the end of the nineteenth century. Both grew
up in fairly well-to-do middle class families. Both lost a parent when they were very young (Elizabeth’s father died
when she was seven; Therese’s mother when she was four). Both became Carmelite nuns. Both died young of terrible
diseases (Elizabeth of Addison’s disease at age 24; Therese of tuberculosis at age 26). Both lived quiet, contemplative,
withdrawn lives in Carmelite Convents but both became very well known and popular after their deaths – Therese
because of her own biography, The Story of a Soul, and Elizabeth because of the account of her life written by her
Prioress (the Leader of her convent).
Both Elizabeth and Therese had very different personalities, however. Elizabeth was a strong-willed, somewhat badtempered,
outspoken child who, nonetheless, developed as a teenager into an extremely attractive, beautifully dressed
young woman, keen on fashion, who loved dancing and music and was an outstanding pianist. She was the older of
just two sisters and entered the Carmelite Convent at age 21, having resisted her mother’s opposition and turned
down an offer of marriage.
By contrast, Therese was the youngest of nine children and grew up in a very devout family in which she led a very
sheltered life. She was a sickly child and, with her father’s strong encouragement, she got special permission from the
Pope to enter the Carmelite convent, following in the footsteps of several older sisters, at age 15.
In spite of their very different personalities and paths to adulthood, however, both came to develop a very keen sense
of God’s love for them, which had a transforming effect on their lives. They both had a profound effect on those with
whom they lived because of the peace and calm and the deep love that pervaded their lives and that they radiated in
their interactions with others. This effect on others has spread much more widely since their deaths because of either
their own writings and/or the witness of others who knew them and were deeply loved by them.
I think their stories tell us that no matter what our background or personality or life experiences, we are each called to
appreciate God’s love for us, to appreciate that God loves all of us and that we are called to reach out in that same love
to others. We are called to do this in the ordinary, everyday circumstances of life – following the “little way” which
Therese made so popular and becoming “utterly forgetful of myself”, which Elizabeth wrote in her prayer to the Trinity.
May Elizabeth of the Trinity and Therese of Lisieux continue to inspire us to lead meaningful, loving lives, to follow our
dreams, to develop our talents to the full and to reach out to others in the love with which God reaches out to us.
………………………………….
As we come to the end of term, I wish everyone a safe and refreshing break. I hope that whilst our Year 12 students
will maintain – and even build - the momentum of preparation for their final exams, that they also ensure they get
appropriate rest and relaxation. It is important that they get “the balance” right between study, rest, relaxation,
exercise and other responsibilities.
Following the very high standard Voice Recital Concert last Thursday, we had the Jazz Soiree this Wednesday. Again
the quality was outstanding and a very enjoyable night was had by all who attended. Congratulations to all
concerned.
Congratulations, too, to the Environment Committee who, under the leadership of Dominic Jones (Environment
Captain) and with the special support of Mr Scott Firmin (Grounds Curator) and Ms Joanne Menzies (Laboratory
Technician), conducted a very successful Environment Week this past week. Many fun, educational activities were
enjoyed by students and staff alike.
As I prepare this column on Thursday, we have a small team of Years 7–9 students participating in the ‘Stuart Appleby
Team Golf Tournament’. We trust they have a great day.
Congratulations to the Parents’ Association on running a very successful and enjoyable Trivia Night last Saturday – and
thanks to all those who supported it.
Finally, I commend to your thoughts and prayers the grandmother of Patrick Campbell (8S6) who died last week.
May she rest in peace and may her grieving family and friends be supported by faith, friendship and prayer.
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From the Captains
Super Really Cool Week is behind us and Environment week is upon us! SRC Week was a huge success, with many
students willfully participating, and the same has happened for Environment Week. All in all, SRC Week was a great
week and to be followed up by another week full of fun and excitement, the end of term is peaking for the boys.
A word from our environment captain Dominic Jones:
2011 College Captains
L-R: Paul Harrington (Vice Captain),
Jackson Cairnduff (Junior Captain),
Patrick Wain (College Captain) and
John Tonti– Filippini (Vice Captain)
Quote of the week …
When I am sad, I stop being sad, and be
awesome instead” – Barney Stinson
“This past week has been Environment Week, where the Whitefriars Environment Group (WEG) has organised a number
of activities throughout the week. It started last Friday, with the Green Light Cinema, where we watched “Back to the
Future”, with the energy required to screen it being regenerated this week. The winner of the photography competition,
“Wildlife at Whitefriars”, was also announced. Congratulations to Julian Virgona for taking out the prize! This week
started off with a representative from Wildlife Victoria speaking to a group of students in the library, helping to raise
awareness about the effects that we all have on the environment and especially the harm we cause to our native
wildlife. On Tuesday the Future Sparks trailer was parked outside the F Block, and throughout the day classes came and
competed to try and cycle the energy from the movie night into the grid, which culminated in the Staff vs. Students race
at lunchtime; taken out by the students!
Finally, the week came to an end on Friday, with the Wheelie Bin Relay Challenge between the eight Houses, a barbeque
and music at lunchtime, with all the students wearing free dress, and GREEN FOR SUSTAINABILITY. I would like to give a
big thank you to everyone involved and please remember to keep in mind the effect your actions will have on our
beautiful environment.”
With the term coming to an end, we chose the new Captains for next year; the Year 11s and 12s were reminded to
study hard over the break so they can make the most of the exam period. It has been a great term and we’ve all had
lots of fun and learnt heaps.
Jackson Cairnduff
Junior Captain
Wildlife Victoria representative speaking to
students about the work they do
Haemoglobin Heroes this week...
Contributing to our 105 donors so far this year were our latest Haemoglobin Heroes:
Harley Irwin Hayden Gridley Andy Hamblin
Matthew Cayless
Byron Bushby
and Mr Murray Pryer, Head of the House of Mantua
These donors have been needed as blood stocks have been low of late, down to 60%. The Australian Red Cross Blood
Service collects about 1.4 million donations each year. Contrary to popular belief, a large percentage of the blood
collected is used to treat people with conditions that require blood or blood products on a regular basis; it is not only
used in cases of major trauma.
However, close to home is a staff member who gave birth recently and needed two litres of blood in the process;
she would have died without it.
Around 470ml of whole blood is taken during a regular donation, the type our Heroes make, and this accounts for
around 8% of the average blood volume of the donor. The body replaces the blood volume within twenty-four to
forty-eight hours (which is why donors should drink water before and after donation), and replenishes the red blood
cells in about eight to ten weeks (which is why donations of whole blood cannot be made any sooner than twelve
weeks after the previous donation). The actual donation takes about eight to ten minutes, but the whole process
takes about an hour as there is a form to be filled out, the initial health check and personal interview and afterwards
the refreshment and recovery time (which is where the muffins, Mars Bars, Big Ms and so on come in!).
Our final donation dates for the year are;
Tuesday 11 October
Wednesday 19 October
Tuesday 25 October – last Year 12 date
Wednesday 2 November – last Year 11 date
Tuesday 8 November
Wednesday 16 November
Please email Mrs Crossman to book your place for one of these dates. Remember that all are for period 4, and you can
be dismissed from the Blood Bank Centre in Ringwood or be brought back to school, usually in time for the buses.
Give blood – it’s a good feeling!
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The White Mantle
Religious Education Corner
Mr John Abrahams
Assistant Principal (Identity and Mission)
God saw that it was good
A few weeks ago I highlighted an excellent website (Centre for Action and Contemplation, www.cacradicalgrace.org)
that produces daily meditations and reflections from renowned Franciscan and Spiritual Director, Fr Richard Rohr, O.F.M.
An article Fr Richard wrote a couple of years ago, titled: “We Need To Take Better Care Of Sister Earth” is a timely piece to
read, as we conclude ‘Environment Awareness Week,’ here at Whitefriars College. The article is included below,
followed by a small reflection. Please take a moment to reflect upon the message Fr Richard is trying to make and also
the sentiments of the prayer. Please excuse the ‘American flavour’ of the article, but it certainly highlights the universal
problems and issues we are all facing.
The name “Whitefriars”
refers to the mantle
worn over the habit of
the Carmelite priests
and brothers.
The Carmelites are
known as “White Friars”
because of their dress –
a white mantle worn
over a brown habit.
The white mantle is
linked with the Prophet
Elijah who wore a
similar garb, probably
of sheepskin.
The early hermits of
Mount Carmel adopted
this white mantle as a
symbol of their
devotion to Mary, the
mother of our Lord.
We Need To Take Better Care Of Sister Earth
By Richard Rohr, O.F.M.
As a priest of the Franciscan Order, the very first European “invaders” in the States of New Mexico, Florida, Georgia, Texas, and
California, I think we have been around long enough to see both the good and the bad that we brought with us. We usually
found it congenial to live among the Native peoples of the new world, because they already shared our vision of both a simple
and a communal life. In fact, they often taught us how to live it! Now we see that these ancient values of living close to the
earth, and in union with natural creation, are no longer highly prized values in our world or in our country. In fact, we
Christians, Catholics, and Franciscans have given little moral leadership to any alternative vision. Strange, considering
St. Francis’ daring and clear commitment to nature, simplicity, and non- violence. Strange, considering God’s covenant with
Noah, the animals, and “all of creation”. Strange, considering Jesus’ loving observation and praise for the sparrows, the lilies,
“living waters” and “rich soil”.
If the nations that built on the Judeo-Christian heritage do not soon see the work of earth care and climate change as a moral
and spiritual imperative, one wonders how we will have any moral authority left? As St. Thomas Aquinas said, “Nature is the
primary and most perfect revelation of the Divine”. This “Bible” of creation existed for billions of years, and sustained us long
enough so we could write the next Bible. For St. Francis, the natural world was not an object to be objectified but a fellow
subject that he reverently addressed as “Sister” and “Brother.”
It is sad that we Christians have become so individualistic in our notions of what God is saving that we gradually whittled it
down to tiny human groups who always happened to be just like ourselves. Our God became very small in the process, we
smaller yet, and the physical world the least of all. There was little room or appreciation for the wonderful “new earth” that the
Bible sees as the very ending (Revelation 21:1) of salvation history.
Jesus told his followers that we would be judged on how we treated “the least” of the brothers and sisters. It seems the very
things we all, without exception, share in common - the one earth on which we walk, “Sister Water” who sustains us all,
“Brother Sun” who gives life to absolutely everything, have themselves become the very least sisters and brothers of all. It’s
rather unbelievable. Would it be strange, or would it be totally predicted, that these literal “fundamentals” would be the very
issues that could bring us all down, bring us all together, or bring us to a universal and all inclusive holiness?
Let Us Pray…
Loving Creator, hear our prayer for:
The vision to recognise the beauty and goodness of
creation.
The courage to participate in protecting creation.
The wisdom to celebrate the wonders of creation.
Blessed are you, O God, Creator of the universe, who has
made all things good and given the earth for us to care
for.
Grant that we may always use created things gratefully
and share your gifts with those in need.
We ask this in the name of Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Creation of the sun and moon by Michelangelo, 1508-1512,
Sistine Chapel, Vatican City.
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College Blazer
to be worn until
mid-term
Term 4
College Expectations
Mr Neal Crossan
Deputy Principal
(Students)
A reminder that until mid-term in Term 4, students have to wear their blazer to and from the College each day, unless
it is their designated Sport day, when they must wear their full tracksuit. The boys have been reminded that blazers are
compulsory until mid-term, and also that whilst they may wear their College jumper to and from the College each day
in cooler weather, the blazer, not the jumper, must be the outer garment. Similarly, the tracksuit top, not the
windcheater, must be the outer garment on their designated Sport day.
The boys have also been reminded that until mid-term in Term 4, students are not permitted to wear the open-neck
summer shirt but have to wear a plain white shirt with a collar and tie.
Unit 4 Practice Exams
Mr Brad Bird
VCE Co-ordinator
Our Unit 4 practice exam period kicks off on Thursday 6 October. These practice exams are an essential part of
the preparation for the end of year exams as they provide invaluable experience of exam conditions and will allow
subject teachers to provide important feedback. These exams are compulsory for all of our students who are
undertaking a Unit 3 and 4 sequence at Whitefriars this year.
The full timetable is below and this has already been sent to Year 11 and 12 students.
Uniform – as the first two days of the exams are during the holiday break, school uniform is not required for
exams on Thursday 6 October and Friday 7 October – however Year 11s and 12s will need to wear uniform
for any exams in the first three days of Term 4.
Year 12s - only need to attend for scheduled exams (normal classes resume for Year 12s on Thursday 13 October)
Year 11s –need to attend their usual scheduled classes – Year 11s should only miss a class at the time of their
Unit 4 practice exam
Students will not be permitted to leave early during any exam – this will be the same in the actual exam period
at the end of the year
Note that the afternoon sessions on Monday and Tuesday extend beyond the normal school day so students
involved at these times will need to make alternative travel arrangements as they will finish after the buses
have left the College.
There are a small number of students who have clashes and arrangements have been made for these boys. If there are
any other issues relating to attendance at the practice exams then contact needs to be made with me as soon as
possible.
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Effective Speaking Finals
Ms Catherine Wells
Faculty Head - English
On Friday 16 September, the finals for the Year 9 and 10 Effective Speaking competitions were held in the
theatre. The standard of all of the finalists was very high. Congratulations to the following place getters.
Year 9 Place-getters (left to right)
Matthew Coghlan, Blaine Healy,
Luke O’Loughlin
Year 9 (Turning Points)
First Luke O’Loughlin – World War 2
Second Blaine Healy – The four coloured pen
Third
Matthew Coghlan – Pearl Harbour
Year 10 (Romeo and Juliet)
First
Joshua Bell - The Nurse speech
Second Travaughn Lawson and Ben Tatterson - Modern Day Romeo and Juliet in the ghetto
Third
Hayden Gridley - Queen Mab speech
Year 10 Place-getters (left to right)
Joshua Bell, Hayden Gridley,
Travaughn Lawson, Ben Tatterson
Creative Writing Competition
Ms Catherine Wells
Faculty Head - English
During Term Three, the annual Whitefriars Creative Writing Competition was held for students in Years 7-10. Each year
level was assigned a different task.
Year 7 students wrote a mystery story with many of them setting their pieces in an ancient civilization to correlate with
their History Studies. Year 8 students were able to respond to a series of creative statements to craft their action or
adventure stories. Year 9 students responded to the statement ‘It came out of the blue…’ While Year 10 students who
had studied the novel To Kill a Mockingbird during the term, were given a series of prompts to which they were able to
respond.
Congratulations to the following place-getters:
Year 7 Year 8
First - Jarrod Sacco
First - Joshu Faye-Chauhan
Second - Ben Roberts
Second - Nick Bredhauer
Third - Thomas Bailey
Third - Andrew Matthews
Year 9 Year 10
First -Tim Xie
First- James Hall
Second - Luke O’Hara
Second - Joshua Bell
Third - Wyatt Rooney
Third - James Santamaria
And the
winners
are……..
Whitefriars College House Charity Raffle Draw
Last Friday the Whitefriars College House Charity Raffle was drawn during lunchtime by former Old Collegian and AFL
Hawthorn footballer Stephen Gilham. The fundraiser has been a fantastic success with thousands of dollars raised, all
of which will be directed to our various House charities and our College Mission in East Timor. Our big thanks is
extended to all of those staff and students who helped to raise money through the sale of the tickets over the past
three weeks. Congratulations are extend to the following major prize winners:
First Prize Grand Final Tickets and Grand Final Breakfast for Two – Maria Warwick.
Second Prize Melbourne City Dawn Hot Air Balloon Ride and Breakfast Package for Two - Wendy Davis, East Doncaster.
Third Prize Balgownie Estate Spa Accommodation and Dinner Package - Ben Tran.
Fourth Prize Crown Towers Deluxe Accommodation Package – Lachlan Turnbull.
Fifth Prize V8 Driving Experience at Calder Raceway - Francoise Borg, Narre Warren.
Congratulations and well done to all.
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Library News
Ms Simone Pollock
Library Teacher
As mentioned last week an afternoon tea and presentation for all our Book Week winners and their parents will
take place in the library on Wednesday 19 October at 3.30pm. Invitations will be sent out shortly. Also at this time we
will celebrate the achievements of our Premiers’ Reading Challenge winners. A total of 512 books were read by all
participants of the Challenge which was a fantastic effort!
Some of the favourite books in our school are:
‘Leviathan’ Scott Westerfield
‘Triple Zero’ Karen Travis
‘Rodrick Rules’ Jeff Kinney
Congratulations to the following students who have completed the Challenge by reading at least fifteen books:
Jake Beltrami L2 Ryan Brigham L3 Max Brogno A2 Charles Dalziel A1
Joseph Fletcher L7 Matthew Hodges A2 Harrison Knight A6 Joshua Kral C3
Tim Mason M5 Andrew Ney L5 Matthew Owens L2 Alex Rae M6
Nic Rae M6 Jarrod Sacco L6 Robert Suller L4 Anthony Tarabay M4
Mark Usatov C5 Avyav Vatsa A3
Their names will be published in an honour roll in the 17 November Sunday Age.
Congratulations to the following students who completed the Whitefriars Challenge by reading ten books:
Matthew La Rosa M5 Calum Marshall A5 Benjamin Rolfs A7 Nathan Santamaria M6
LOTE - Chinese News
Ms Wei Hong Luo
Chinese Teacher
Book Week Winners’
Morning Tea
To be held
19 October 3.30pm
The following Year 8 and Year 9 students have submitted an entry as part of the Asian Essay Competition
which organised by The Asian Education Foundation (AEF):
Andrew Bonella, Calvin Fletcher, Chris Tam, James Reidy, Jack Currie, James Tomazos, Joshu Faye-Chauhan, Jayden
Van Zwienen, Jonathan Chan, Jordan Watkins, Lloyd Taylor, Matthew Hennessy, Matthew Steel, Mukul Pendyala,
Michael Murphy, Mitchell Clarke, Raymond Lai, Ryan Young, Wyatt Rooney, Tyson Fiedler.
On Tuesday 20 September, they were invited to attend Opening a Door into Asia – a special celebration held at the
University of Melbourne at which participants were inspired to enhance their Asia skills through an exploration of Asian
art, culture and language.
Students participated in an array of activities and workshops, heard guest speakers, and were introduced to aspects of
Asian culture. They participated in an art workshop and experienced first-hand the intricacies of Western and Asian
arts, by drawing some themselves. The students also had small group sessions with speakers who shared their
personal experiences, whether they be business or personal.
Students have walked away from the day with a deeper understanding of Asian cultures and society today. They will
have also been exposed to the vast variety of paths that Asian languages can offer, thus opening a door of opportunity
our students. They said “it was a fun and worthwhile excursion and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I learned how Chinese can
be fun, useful and important.”
By Calvin Fletcher and Lloyd Taylor
Year 9 LOTE - Chinese
Open Day
23 October
Registrations: 10am 11.45am 1.30pm
Introductions: 10.15am 12.00pm 1.45pm
Tours: 10.45am 12.30pm 2.15pm
Call 9872 8213 to register your attendance
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Performing Arts News
Ms Rachel Valentine
Head of Performing Arts
All Year 7 Avila, Brandsma, Stein and
Lisieux students may enrol for private
half hour lessons on any Woodwind,
Brass or Percussion instrument for the
special introductory rate of
$20 per lesson for Semester 2
this year.
See flyer or staff for details.
Year 7 Special Offer reminder
A reminder that all Year 7 Avila, Brandsma, Stein and Lisieux students may enrol for private half hour lessons on any
Woodwind, Brass or Percussion instrument for the special introductory rate of $20 per lesson for Semester 2 this year.
Contact Sandra Kennedy for details.
Spring Jazz Soiree
On Wednesday evening the College Undercroft resounded to the clink of wine glasses and the mellow undertones of
the performing Jazz musicians at our annual Spring Soiree. As always, the night was a great success and we would like
to congratulate and thank the following groups:
Jazz Combo - leader Mitchell Cross, Global Rhythm Ensemble - leader Edward York, Stage Band - leader Stuart Collidge,
The Testostertones - leader Mr Andrew Broadbent, Senior Guitar Ensemble - leader Simon Rowley, Intermediate Guitar
Ensemble - leader Nico di Stefano, the Year 9 Trio, VCE Soloists and Music Captain Kristian Bressanutti.
I would also like to thank Performing Arts staff and the Technical crew for their hard work in organising the event.
A special thank you to all the parents who assisted on the night as well.
ACC Rock Workshop
Last Monday, Whitefriars hosted the ACC Rock Workshop with seven other schools attending it was busy, noisy and
creative. There were sessions on Song-writing, Careers in the Music Industry as well as master classes where bands
could perform and be critiqued. Des Nazareth and Neville De Luca both sessional studio rock musicians were there to
give advice at the master classes and be judges at the Battle of The Bands.
Above: ACC Rock Workshop
Below: Winners Whitefriars’ “Cruel To Be Kind”
Each school presented a band to represent them in the competition. It was compulsory to perform an original song
and the standard was impressive and the styles quite varied.
Congratulations to Whitefriars band ‘Cruel To Be Kind’ that won the ACC Battle of the Bands competition over
St. Joseph’s Geelong in second place and equal third place getters Mazenod and St Bernards. Well done to Michael
Romeo, Joey Cirillo, Nick Sayers and Tim Kemm.
Thank you to the Performing Arts staff for the work they collectively shared to make the event such a success.
Upcoming Events
Workshop for VCE Unit 4 Music students –
Deb Smith four day intensive – 26 – 29 September – Melbourne University
Adam Yee Listening Analysis – 26 September 1.30 – 4pm.
VCE Performing Arts Concert – 11 October – Drama Studio
Jazz Soiree performers (L-R):
Benjamin Graham, Ben
Coghlan, Lewis Tanner and
Teacher Mitchell Cross
P.A.L.M.
Mrs Elske Tecklenburg
Learning Support
Coordinator
Parents As Learning Mentors
Thank you to the new six PALM tutors Melissa, Rebecca, Catriona, Bec, Rachel and Kate. We are always looking for new
members to join out ‘team’ so if you want to be part of an exciting volunteer program in Semester 2, 2011 and you can spare
seventy-five minutes a week to work one on one with students in Years 7, 8 or 9, then please contact me.
Elske Tecklenburg, Learning Support Coordinator on 98728376 or via email etecklenburg@whitefriars.com.au
Click Here for the further information regarding the program and expressions of interest.
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Environment News
Ms Jo Anne Menzies
WEG Coordinator
(L-R): Patrick Campbell, Dillan Mayer and
Matthew Cayless
Lead 2 Sustain Workshop
Mr Peter Sorockj, Dillan Mayer, Patrick Campbell and Matthew Cayless represented the College last Friday
16 September at the the Manningham City Council’s “Lead 2 Sustain” workshop. The students taught and led sessions
with Primary aged students on the importance of solar energy and showed them how to build and race, solar
powered cars. The students all agreed the day was a huge success and I have heard they did the College proud with
their behavior and knowledge on the day. Well done! Dillan Mayer wrote:
“We kicked off into the day with our first group of students. Our aim was to explain and show to them, how solar
energy worked. We did this by building solar powered cars. Once we built them, we raced them. This made our teaching a bit
more fun. It showed the Primary school kids that other energy can be used in other circumstance to help the environment.
My group decorated their cars with environmental symbols like trees, animals and number plate “Go Green”. Hopefully, the
day has given the young ones a bit more knowledge on sustaining alternative energy, like solar power.”
Future Sparkes
Tuesday’s cold and rainy weather did not dampen the efforts of the Year 8s Future Sparks Incursion. Future Sparks
visited the school to show the students how bikes attached to a washing machine can generate electricity. The Year 8
classes were challenged to make electricity for five minutes, shown how much electricity it takes to operate lights, TV,
microwave and a hair dryer. Barry from Future Sparks was very knowledgeable in all things electrical and reminded the
students about conserving energy by simple things like turning lights off. Congratulations to 8.3 for generating the
most electricity! The total electricity made for the day was 1,038.9 W/H.
On Wednesday, the College was invited to view all the entries in the Environment Group photography
competition. Kudos to all the students who entered, and congratulations are in order to winners Julian Virgonia, Tom
Carson and Dillon Ranjit. Julian won the top prize of a $50 voucher kindly Donated By Croydon Camera House. Both
Tom and Dillon won a canteen voucher each.
Above: Wheelie Bin Challenge
Finally, the week ended with the "Dress in Green for Sustainability" fundraising day, and everyone in casual
dress donated $2. The day also included events like the Recycling Challenge Relay, where House teams competed in a
series of recycling themed challenges, and a Sausage sizzle with music provided by one of our College Bands.
The funds raised will be donated to Wildlife Victoria, and also used to support Future Environment group Projects.
Wildlife Victoria is a not for profit, volunteer based organisation that has been at the forefront of wildlife rescue and
rehabilitation in Victoria. Thanks to everyone involved who helped make this week such a success.
Above: Wheelie Bin Challenge Winners from Trinity
We received great news this week that Whitefriars has progressed to the next stage in the Schools Gardens Awards,
winning the award for our region we will next be visited by the judges via helicopter possibly in October, more news
to follow.
Above: Hungry hoards eagerly line up for the
sausage sizzle on Dress In Green day.
Right: Bands entertained the crowds
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ACC Football Report
Mr Kristan Height
Football Coach
At Whitefriars we take our Aussie Rules quite seriously. Over the last few years we have had many players drafted and
have won many ACC titles at different age levels. We are forming the reputation of being the ‘Best Football School in
the ACC’ and I would like to commend the efforts, competitiveness, respect and commitment shown from all players
that represented our College in Term 2.
Special Mention should go to the following sides, who won their respective ACC competitions,
Year 8 Division 1 and Year 8 Division 2
I would also like to congratulate the following students, who successfully made the Senior ACC Football
Team of the Year (team of the year awards are only awarded at Senior level),
Samuel Collins – Centre Half Back
Nick Murphy – Centre Half Forward
Nicholas Garratt - Centre
Ryan Turner - Rover
Award winners and Pennants to the winning ACC teams will be presented to the students at the start of Term 4.
Local Football Report
As well as being superstars for Whitefriars we have numerous amounts of students that represent themselves in the
Whitefriars spirit at their home football clubs as well. It is great to see so many students at our College participate in
the greatest game in the world outside of school.
Bailey Hotker and James El Moussalli
There have been some fantastic individual performances at Club level from several of our students this season. I have
heard, read or seen many Whitefriars students wining Grand Finals or Club Best and Fairest. This is a great
achievement, so well done to all the students who have achieved these feats.
I would particularly like to congratulate the following students who have demonstrated supreme performances,
fairness and consistency by winning league Best and Fairest counts or very close to.
James Harkins and Benjamin Roughsedge
Bailey Hotker- Eastern Football League Under 14s League Best and Fairest
James El Moussalli - Northern Football League Under 14s League Best and Fairest
James Harkins - Eastern Football League Under 16s League Best and Fairest Runner up
Benjamin Roughsedge - Yarra Junior Football League Under 13s League Best and Fairest Runner up
Indoor Hockey hits Whitefriars
Throughout Term 3, a number of our Year 7 PE classes have been involved in a fantastic program run by specialist
coaches of the Doncaster Hockey Club and ably supported by some of their current International Players. When asked
what he thought about the program, Chris Romanin of Year 7 said;
“This was such an exciting new sport for me and great to play as a group. The expert coaches and players from Doncaster
made it an awesome experience. We had great fun!”
Indoor Hockey is a fast and much tighter version of the outdoor field based game of hockey with the emphasis upon
ball and stick control, passing skills, change of direction and fast decision making. Students worked to develop their
skills in these areas and were given opportunities to develop their understanding of tactics and positional play. The
rate of development in all students was outstanding. As a spin-off from this program which we aim to continue in the
future, we believe that we will become an even more dominant force in our ACC Hockey competitions.
There are many options available to interested Hockey players through the College and through the Doncaster Hockey
Club over the next few months. Doncaster Hockey Club offers a Summer Hockey program for those who are fairly new
to the game which runs on a Wednesday night at the club on the corner of Springvale and Reynolds Rds. There will
also be evening Indoor Hockey competitions using Whitefriars gym as a venue, starting late October for both the U/13
and U/15 age groups. Feel free to contact Peter Rennie at the College ( prennie@whitefriars.vic.edu.au) for further
details.
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Sport Report
Mr Gavin Kellar
Head of Sport
As there was no ACC sport competition this week coaches were finalising their teams for Term 4 Cricket, Tennis and Volleyball
sides. These squads have trained extremely well this term and consequently coaches have had a very hard job in trying to get
their teams finalized.
On another note, a big congratulations needs to go to our Senior sporting teams for 2011, for winning the overall ACC Senior
Sport Aggregate. This is a fantastic achievement and it is the first time that we have achieved this honour as a College in the
twelve years that we have participated in the ACC competition. This achievement is a testament to the commitment from
Senior players and coaches and from my behalf I would like to thank all staff and students involved in senior sport this year for
their efforts.
Finally, I would also like to thank our 2011 Sport Captains for their efforts in assisting their teams to not only be so successful,
but to compete in the spirited and dedicated manner that our sides did this year. These boys put in a power of work and they
are to be commended.
For any information regarding the ACC including Results and Ladders and Updated Fixtures/Venues go to
www.accmelb.com.au
Good Sport Nominations
Each week we have many students who excel in Sport, whether it be in ACC Sport or Non-ACC Sport. Each week staff
members are asked to nominate students who have demonstrated excellence via their performances, participation,
sportsmanship, cooperation and teamwork.
The following students have been nominated as Good Sports for this week:
Year 10 Jarred Paola Joseph Issamael Adnan Rahman
Patrick Bogler Corey Dineen Dimitri Yannios
Hayden Rayner
Year 11 Ben Mossuto Brendan Doyle Jake Toohey
James Murphy Stephen Gale Brenton Watson
Jye Cuff
Dean Mendes
Year 12 Michael Sanderson Nick Murphy Michael Tricarico
Mitchell Keogh
Week 1 Term 4
Tuesday 11 October:
Year 9 Volleyball – v. De La Salle Whitefriars College McPhee Gym
Year 9 Tennis – v. De La Salle Currawong Tennis Club, 34 G7 (ERT 3.45pm)
Year 9 (1) Cricket– v. De La Salle at Donvale Reserve, 48 E3 (ERT – 5.45pm)
Year 9 (2) Cricket– v. St. Bernards at St. Bernards College synthetic, 27 J3 (ERT – 6.30pm)
Venues and the Estimated Return Time (ERT) for ACC Fixtures
to assist Whitefriars’ parents collecting students
Year 10 Volleyball –v. Bye
Year 10 Tennis –v. Bye
Year 10 Cricket –v. St. Joseph’s Geelong Whitefriars College Bottom Oval
Year 9 and 10 Sport
Thursday 13 October:
Year 7 (1) Volleyball – v. De La Salle Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre, 60 E10 (ERT –
4.30pm)
Year 7 (2) Volleyball –v. Bye
Year 7 (1) Tennis– v. De La Salle at St. Andrews Gardner Tennis Club, 59 H7 (ERT – 4.30pm)
Year 7 (2) Tennis –v. Bye
Year 7 (1) Cricket– v. De La Salle Darling Park, 60 A11 (ERT 4.45pm)
Year 7 (2) Cricket –v. Bye
Year 7 and 8 Sport
Year 8 (1) Cricket – v. CBC St. Kilda at Whitefriars College Bottom Oval
Year 8 (1) Tennis – v. CBC St. Kilda at Currawong Tennis Club, 34 G7 (ERT 3.45pm)
Year 8 (2) Tennis –v Bye
Year 8 (1) Volleyball –v. CBC St.Kilda at Whitefriars College, McPhee Gym
Year 8 (2) Volleyball – v. Bye
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ACC Cross Country Championships
Bundoora Park 2011
Last Wednesday 14 September, the Whitefriars Cross Country team competed in their final carnival for the season.
Most age groups ran up to their best and we finished only 10 points behind fourth position.
There were some great individual performances on the day headed by Kirk Thomson (Senior), Brendan Doyle (U/17),
James Battista and Pierce Connor (U/15), Daniel Harkin (U/14) and Fergus Ward, Robert Suller and Pat Wallis (U/13).
Some of these boys finished in the top ten runners in the ACC which was a great result. They were well supported by
other runners in their age group as can be seen in the results linked to this article.
Our aim was to finish in the top three places but just fell short of this. However, the nucleus and depth of the team has
steadily improved over recent years. We will continue to build on this for next year as we have a strong group of
runners coming in to the school at Year 7. Congratulations must go to all those runners who improved over the
season through training and competing in a number of carnivals at State level.
I would like to thank the following staff - Mr Legge, Mr Payne, Mr Stafford, Ms Bates, Mr Box, Mr Bell, Mr Collins and Mr
Kellar for all their support and efforts to get their age groups organised and for giving up their Saturdays to help in the
carnivals. If it wasn’t for their generosity, the team wouldn’t thrive. I would also like to thank Pat Dineen (Captain) and
Kirk Thomson (Vice Captain) for their leadership at training, helping the Juniors and supporting me. Well done!
Tom Kelly (Coach) has once again worked well with the team and trained the boys as best as he could for each
carnival. He has a wealth of knowledge and we are lucky to have him as coach. Students who want to keep up their
running over the summer break are always welcome to train with him down at Doncaster Athletics Track most
afternoons.
Finally, thank you to all the parents who transported their sons to training and weekend carnivals. The staff really
appreciate this and looks forward to your support once again next year.
All results and photos from the day can be found on the Sport website for the College and then go to photo gallery.
I have included the link as well:
http://intranet.whitefriars.vic.edu.au/students/sport/Sports%20Images/Forms/AllItems.aspx?RootFolder=%
2Fstudents%2Fsport%2FSports%20Images%2FCross%20Country%2FACC%
20Championships&FolderCTID=0x01200043A6A44CA643BE4FAF3B15B7F9347DA3&View={8C9556FC-C52D-41A6-
908B-FEE0A0979994}
Click Here for results list
This was my final carnival as Manager of the Cross Country team as it is time for me to step aside and let someone else
organise the season. I hope everyone gives the new manager their full support.
The challenge is there for next year to improve and rise up the rankings. I would hope that all the team train during
the Athletic season in Term 1 to get a good fitness base and be ready to launch into a new season.
Thank you for your efforts this year.
Mr Shane Cotter
(Cross Country Manager)
Senior Age Group
Start of the Under 15 race
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College Services
Mrs Marie Cameron
College Services Coordinator
Congratulations to the Parents Association for arranging a wonderful Trivia Night last Saturday. It was a great success and all who attended had a fantastic
night. Well done to all the committee, they worked very hard to make the night such a success. We exceeded $2000 in profit. A special thanks to Kristian
Bressanutti who entertained us and Dominic Chambers for being the MC for the evening. I must also extend a special thank you to all who donated for the Silent
Auction and the Raffle. You all contributed to a tremendous night. I'm sure you are looking forward to the next one.
Its hard to believe that the holidays are here already. A big thank you to all who have assisted in the Canteen, Uniform Exchange and the College Services.
This has been an extremely busy term and your assistance has been so very much appreciated.
Congratulations to Nola, Sandra and Di for all their hard work and incredible planning for all the different menus that have been available over the last few weeks.
Just a couple of reminders;
Year 12 Parents and students are reminded to get their RSVPs in by Tuesday 11 October for the Thanksgiving Mass and Valedictory Dinner
Mothers Christmas Mass and Supper will be held on Wednesday 7 December 2011. More details next term.
Canteen Roster
Parents’ Association
Monday 10 October
Liz O’Connell
Leeann Healy
Karen Hill
Eleonaora Italiano
Sharada Rumi
Tuesday 11 October
Karen Zammit
Stephanie Blyth
Jana Aleardi
Robyn Mason
Wednesday 12 October
Brenda Kallady
Joanne Rio
Anne Netherway
Marita Hayes
Thursday 13 October
Kathy Coghlan
Liesl Karanicolos
Birgit Taverna
Anne Maree Hayes
Friday 14 October
Bernice Webb
Christine Coutts
Stephanie Reid
Elizabeth Cronin
Siew Cheng Ney
Theresa Emett
Melissa Larman
Rosa Rocigliano
Renee Fiedler
Louise Ewen
Josie Toce
Gillian Wright
Jutta Byrne
Rosemary Baldi
Elizabeth McEvey
Rosanne Virgona
Lucia Day
Liz Arter
Anita Cassai
Tracey Cuff
Silvia Carta
Mirella Drago
Margaret Gilbert
Jacinta Sheather
Anna Pavlidis
Vicki Compassi
Parents Association
Annual
Meeting will be held in
the Boardroom
on Monday 7 November 2011
at 7.30pm
Uniform Exchange
Open Tuesday: 12.45-2.00pm
Bob Stewart Shop
Tuesday and Thursday:
1.00pm - 2.00pm
College Services Roster
Monday 10 October
Susan Hee
Tuesday 11 October
Effy Varrasso
Dinah Ward
Wednesday 12 October
Jenny McMahon
Abigail Wansleeben
Liesl Van der Leest
Jay Black
Anna Latino
Jacqui Marks
Thursday 13 October
Maria Russo
Friday 14 October
Mandi Tanner
Carmen Taylor
Patricia Keley
Jacinta Greenough
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College Calendar September - October 2011
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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School Holidays
27
School Holidays
28
School Holidays
29
School Holidays
30
School Holidays
1 2
3
School Holidays
4
School Holidays
5
School Holidays
6
School Holidays
7
School Holidays
8 9
Unit 4 Practice exams
Unit 4 Practice exams
10
First day of Term 4
Unit 4 Practice exams
Performance/LOTE
Oral exams
Senior/Intermediate
VCAL Hospitality
Course
Year 10 ODE (C)
Excursion - Canoeing
1.30 - 5pm
11
Unit 4 Practice exams
Performance/LOTE
Oral exams
VCE Performing Arts
Concert
Senior/Intermediate
VCAL Hospitality
Course
12
Unit 4 Practice exams
Performance/LOTE Oral
exams
13
Performance/LOTE
Oral exams
Senior/Intermediate
VCAL Hospitality
Course
14
Performance/LOTE Oral
exams
Senior/Intermediate VCAL
Hospitality Course
Digital Photography
Excursion Melbourne
Zoo/Queen Victoria
Market - 10.6 MADVPS2B
15 16
17
Performance/LOTE
Oral exams
18
Performance/LOTE
Oral exams
19
Performance/LOTE Oral
exams
20
Performance/LOTE
Oral exams
21
Performance/LOTE Oral
exams
22 23
Whitefriars College
Open Day 10am-3pm
Year 8 Geography
Excursion - Haining
Farm/Warburton
8GEOGS21 and
8GEOGS22
Year 9 Social
St. Johns Parish Hall
Mitcham
7 - 10pm
VCE Arts Exhibition
Opening
Registrations:
10.00am 11.45am 1.30pm
Introductions:
10.15am 12.00pm 1.45pm
Tours:
10.45am 12.30pm 2.15pm
Community Notices
Melbourne Playgrounds is a free
on-line guide to thousands of Melbourne
activities for the entire family!
Melbourne Playgrounds is unique in that it
provides reviews, ratings and photos of
activities.
There is also an extensive list of family
activities outside Melbourne covering all of
Victoria which is useful when planning a
day trip or longer holidays within the State.
The website is:
www.MelbournePlaygrounds.com.au
The Carmelite
Centre
Melbourne
October
Programs 2011
Click Here for full details
“Growing Good Men”
This is a program that invites fathers
and their teenage sons to work
through important issues
together. The retreat is being held in
Gembrook, Melbourne between 14th
and 16th October 2011.
Enquiries call Michael Bohan on
0439 172 465. Register now as
numbers are strictly limited!!
Click Here for more details
Parent Seminar
Series 2011
A program for parents, carers, guardians
and grandparents of students in Catholic
primary and secondary Schools in
Catholic primary and secondary Schools
Whats on in October…
Click Here for more information
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