Issue 39 - Padua College

Term 4, Issue 39 - 3rd December 2010
Absentee lines:
Mornington Junior (Year 7 - 10) 5976 0110
Mornington Senior (Year 11 & 12) 5976 6330
Rosebud 5982 9550
Dear Parents & Students,
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Human Powered Vehicle (HPV) 2010
In last week’s article on the HPV Team for 2010. I omitted Mr Terry Luppino’s name inadvertently. Terry
manages the team and among his other busy roles as Clare House Co-ordinator, Cross-Country Coach
& Manager as well as Senior Physical & Health Education teacher, Terry has been a wonderful
supporter of the College’s co-curricula program. It’s been a very productive year also for Terry with the
birth of his second son, Rafael, as well as managing to get the Magpies over the line for the 2010
Premiership! Well done Terry.
End-of-Year Junior Campus Celebrations
Masses were held at each campus on Wednesday to celebrate the achievements of 2010 and to farewell the Year 10
students from the junior campuses.
College Board End of Year Mass
The College Board, along with invited guests and the priests of the region
gathered to celebrate the College’s 2010 school year with Mass in the
Chapel of St Francis of Assisi on Tuesday evening (photo right). A feature of
the Mass was the farewell Blessing for Mrs Carmel Reznicsek as well as
acknowledgement of staff who are retiring or have achieved over 25 years
of service to the College.
Congratulations
I would like to congratulate Mrs Monica Sever, Mrs Lyn Kuhn, Mr Bart Ryan
and Mr Frank Colcott who were acknowledged on Tuesday as having
achieved over 25 years service to Padua College.
Mrs Monica Sever Mrs Lyn Kuhn Mr Bart Ryan Mr Frank Colcott

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Farewell
Mrs Mary Lawrence (Special Program – M) retires at the end of this year after 15 years of service to the
College and also Mrs Carmel Reznicsek (Head of Campus – R) who has been at Padua College for over
28 years. I wish Mary and Carmel all our very best in their retirement.
Mrs Mary Lawrence
Mrs Carmel Reznicsek
Above: Fr Laurie Pearson blessing Mrs Carmel Reznicsek at the Board Mass
Year 10 Socials
The Year 10 Socials were very successful and I thank all the Staff for their assistance with the events.
Next Week’s Events
Mornington Campus House Celebration Day
Year 7 to 9 students will be involved in House activities on Monday 6 December to celebrate the end of
the school year.
Year 7 2011
Current Grade Six students who will be our new students for 2011 will be present at both campuses on
Tuesday 7 December for Orientation Day.
Year 7 - 9 2010 End of School Year
The final day for Year 7, 8 and 9 students is Tuesday 7 December.
Rosebud Campus Film Day
Year 7 to 9 students will have their Film Day on Tuesday 7 December to celebrate the end of the school
year.
Parent Association Farewell for Carmel Reznicsek
Past students, past and present parents along with staff will gather to celebrate Carmel’s wonderful
achievements as a teacher and Student Counsellor at Padua College on Thursday 9 December at
7.30 pm at the Rosebud Campus.
Year 7 to 9 Advent Liturgies & Final Assemblies
Rosebud students will have their Advent Liturgy at 9.00 am on Tuesday 7 December in the St Anthony
Centre and the Mornington students’ Liturgy will follow at 11.45 am in the Girolami Centre. Parents are
most welcome to join with us in these important end-of-year celebrations. All students finish for the year
at normal dismissal time on Tuesday 7 December, i.e. 3.15 pm.
Final Paduan for 2010
The next ‘The Paduan’ is the final edition of the newsletter for 2010 and will be sent home to all parents
of current Year 7 to 11 students as an inclusion with the Semester Two Report mail-out.

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2011 School Commencement
All staff will resume at the College on Tuesday 1 February 2011 and will undergo professional
development seminars and meetings.
Students in Year 7 commence on Wednesday 2 February 2011 at their respective campuses (Day 3
timetable). All other students from Years 8 to 12 commence on Thursday 3 February 2011 (Day 4
timetable). Any students new to Padua College in Years 8 to 12 attend their respective campus on
Wednesday 2 February 2011 for Orientation Day.
Tuesday 1 February 2011
Wednesday 2 February 2011
Staff Professional Development Day
Staff Professional Development Day
Day 3 Timetable
Year 7 Students commence – both campuses
New Year 8 to 12 Students Orientation Day
Thursday 3 February 2011 Day 4
Year 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Students commence
Friday 4 February 2010 Day 5
All students attend for Day 5 on College Timetable
Kind regards,
Christopher Houlihan
An Invitation to Farewell Carmel Reznicsek
Carmel Reznicsek has been an integral, highly valued and dedicated member of the Padua College Staff over the past 28
years as Teacher, Counsellor, Leader of the Mornington Junior Campus and Head of the Rosebud Campus. Most
importantly, Carmel has been a wonderful friend and mentor to her Colleagues and to thousands of students and their
families.
So that you can have the opportunity to express your gratitude and best wishes to Carmel,
The Padua Parent Committee Warmly invites Parents, Past Students, Friends & Colleagues
To a Farewell Soirée
At Padua College, Rosebud Campus
Inglewood Crescent, Rosebud
On Thursday 9th December, 2010
7.30p.m to 9.30p.m.
*Current students will have an opportunity to farewell Carmel on another occasion.
Please RSVP asap to:
Sharon Ryan, Rosebud Campus Receptionist.
Ph: 5982 9500 Email: sryan@padua.catholic.edu.au

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Advent Prayer
Lord Jesus,
Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our
preparations for Christmas.
We who have so much to do seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day.
We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us.
We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom.
We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence.
We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light.
To you we say, "Come Lord Jesus!"
Amen.
Henri J.M. Nouwen
Mr Michael Harrison
Deputy Principal—Faith & RE
‘Back on Track’ Free Concert in Support of Bushfire Affected Communities
‘Back on Track’, the drought is over, is a free community concert from midday until 9.00 pm on
Saturday 11 December at the Whittlesea Showgrounds, Yea Rd Whittlesea. There will be
something for everyone with blues, rock, country and jazz.
The concert is a family friendly, strictly drug and alcohol free event. Everyone is welcome so
come along and show your support for the bushfire affected communities. For further
information, please call 0400 367 414.
The organisational team is made up of local community members including students from
Whittlesea Secondary College, ‘Thank you Melbourne’ concert organiser and Kinglake local
Ross Buchanan, and representatives from community agencies Centacare Catholic Family
Services’ Bushfire Community Recovery Service, Kildonan Uniting Care and City of
Whittlesea. For further information, please call 0400 367 414.

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Student Achievement
Neil, Year 12 Francis 2 has been shortlisted for Top Designs 2011, an exhibition held as
part of the ‘VCE Season of Excellence’ showcasing outstanding achievement from
students who completed Year 12 the previous year.
Neil’s folio of work for Unit 4 Visual Communication & Design featured a
series of promotional posters and website design. Congratulations to Neil
and commendations for his hard work throughout the year!
Mrs Liz Fitgerald
Learning Area Head of Arts
Students head to America
We wish six of our students all the best as they head to America to play Basketball over the Christmas
break.
Luke and Max play for the Mornington Breakers and are heading to North Carolina to compete, whilst
Brittany, Sarsha, Caitlin and Cassie, who are also Breakers players head to Seattle on Boxing day for
three weeks.
Good luck in the US, it will be a fantastic experience for you all!
Luke Year11 Mercy & Max Year 11 John XXIII
Brittany Year 10 Assisi, Sasha Year 10 Sebastian
Caitlin Year 11 Francis, Cassie Year 11 Francis
Year 8 Italian - Buon Appetito!!
Prosciutto, penne, salami, olive, pomodori and much much more Italian food was sampled during Year 8 Italian
cooking class.
The Year 8 Italian students have been studying all different aspects of Italian food, including the language, the
history and the culture, but there is nothing like cooking and eating the real thing.
The meal starting off with the antipasto dish comprising of a range of
foods, including prosciutto, sun dried tomatoes, capsicums, pickled
onions, bread, lettuce and olives.
Main course was penne pasta with a vegetarian tomato based sauce
and parmesan cheese. A variety of soft drinks and chinotto added
the final touch.
After any true Italian meal, the students were absolutely full.
Congratulations to Year 8 Romero for making this a great
experience.
Lily, Aiysha, Jasmine & Alexandra Year 8 Romero

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Helping To Spread Christmas Joy
On Tuesday November 30 th a group of four year seven Mornington students were lucky
enough to contribute to the making of the Christmas hampers for the society of St Vincent De
Paul.
With the guidance of Mr Hansen the group of Charlie Collins (Sebastian 4), Emily McGenniss
(Kolbe 1), Amy Cook (Kolbe 1) and Georgia Smith (Kolbe 3) helped with the moving of boxes
filled with gifts and stayed to help throughout the morning and early afternoon.
Throughout the day we learnt how to use new tools and got a greater understanding of how to
organise such events. We put together many boxes, pushed and pulled trolley loads of
donated items and arranged them into gender and age group categories.
We were all mesmerised with the amount of gifts donated and with the time and effort that so
many gave in the hope that some of those less fortunate could have a happy Christmas.
The positive energy and the smiles of everyone there really made you think about how great
the community we live in is, and the way that a small effort from many people could give so
much happiness to those who really need it. The Year 7 students all came home believing that
many hands really do make light work.
Georgia Smith Year 7 Kolbe
Charlie, Sebastian Emily, Kolbe Amy, Kolbe Georgia, Kolbe
Parent Info Page on the Padua College website
“I’ve lost my excursion form” / “Are ties compulsory for boys” / “When is the next student free day”
These and many more questions can be answered by accessing the following page:
http://www.padua.catholic.edu.au/parent_info.html
Please make good use of this page, which holds a wealth of information such as:
• Current Excursion Forms for each Campus
• Important College Dates
• Extra Support Tutorials and Programs
• General College Policies including Uniform policies etc (also found in front of your Student’s Organiser)
Just click on each heading listed on the page to see what it holds.
ST THOMAS MORE NETBALL CLUB
Registration for 2011 Winter Competition and Terms 1 & 2 Indoor Competition needs to be completed by 3 rd
DECEMBER, 2010.
Please register online at www.stmnetballclub.org.au or attend Registration Day at the St Thomas More
Primary School on Friday 3 rd December 3:45 – 4:30 in Computer Room.
A $40 deposit is required for your child to be entered into a team.

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TROCAIRE AWARD
The Trocaire (pronounced Trocara) Award, seeks to recognise students who exhibit a willingness to work in the spirit of their
House for other members of the Padua College community or for the broader community in general. The word Trocaire is taken
from the Irish and means compassion. Nominations for these awards come from students and teachers who nominate students
directly to House Co-ordinators. We congratulate the following Trocaire award winners:
Darci
Year 10 Teresa
For always being prepared
to contribute to homeroom
and house projects.
Emily
Year 8 Kolbe
In recognition of her
dedication to her studies
and helpfulness toward
others.
Lily
Year 8 Romero
For her excellent attitude in
Pastoral Care.
Katie
Year 11 John XXIII
Congratulations on your
excellent academic results for
Year 11.
If you have a student in year 10 you should have received via the school, a letter from us in regards to having their
current blazer Braided, or purchasing a new senior blazer.
If you want their current blazer braided, they will need to be handed in no later than 7 th December 2010. The cost
of braiding is $28.99 and any blazers received after the 7 th December 2010 will incur a late lodgement fee of
$15.00.
We have new and some second hand senior blazers at both Mornington and Rosebud Campus shops. During
December 2010 and January 2011 the uniform shops have special opening times. Below are the times for
December and you can view both the December and January times on the Padua College website.
Please note that Mornington Uniform Shop is open on Saturday 4 th December 2010.
Normal Shop Hours are as follows: Mornington Shop:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8.30 am – 3.30 pm
Saturday (1 st & 4 th Term only)
1 st Saturday of the Month 9.00am – 12.00pm
Rosebud Shop:
Monday and Thursday 8.30am - 3.30pm.
December 2010 Opening Times are as follows:
Mornington Shop:
Rosebud Shop:
Wednesday 01/12/10 8.30 am – 3.30 pm Thursday 02/12/10 8.30 am – 3.30 pm
Friday 03/12/10 8.30 am – 3.30 pm Monday 06/12/10 8.30 am – 3.30 pm
Saturday 04/12/10 9.00 am – 12.00 noon Tuesday 07/12/10 8.30 am – 3.30 pm
Monday 06/12/10 8.30 am – 3.30 pm
Tuesday 07/12/10 8.30 am – 3.30 pm
Wednesday 08/12/10 9.00 am – 1.00 pm
Thursday 09/12/10 9.00 am – 1.00 pm
Friday 10/12/10 9.00 am – 1.00 pm
Ann Anderson
Jill Bizon
Mornington 5973 6057 Rosebud 5982 2429

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Schedule of Events
DECEMBER
Monday 6
Year 7-9 House Celebration Day (M)
Tuesday 7
Year 7-9 Rosebud Campus Film Day
Tuesday 7
Grade 6 Orientation Day (M&R)
Tuesday 7
Last day of Term 4 for students in Years 7-9 (M&R)
Wednesday 8
Report Writing Day
Thursday 9
Farewell to Mrs Carmel Reznicsek 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm Rosebud Campus
Wednesday 15
Teaching Staff Finish (M&R)
FEBRUARY 2011
Wednesday 2
Thursday 3
Thursday 3
Friday 4
Year 7 Students commence at both campuses
New Year 8-12 Student Orientation Day
Year 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Students commence. Day 4 of timetable.
Mornington Campus School Photos Year 11-12 students plus
Frayne and Sebastian students Year 7-10
Mornington Campus School Photos Year 7-10 students Assisi, Clare,
Kolbe, Romero, Chisholm & Mannix