Term 2, 2011 - Maribyrnong College

Maribyrnong College
Newsletter Term 2
2011
YEAR9&10PERFORMINGARTSEVENING
JULY
18 Return to School: Term 3
18-19 Year 11 Study Camp
19 Intermediate Basketball
20 Year 12 TIS Event
21 Year 7 Principal Awards
22 Year 8 Principal Awards
Year 9 Acceleration Test
Whole School Assembly
25 Year 9 Principal Awards
Senior Basketball
26 Year 10 Principal Awards
27 Year 11 Principal Awards
AUGUST
On May 31st Maribyrnong College held a Performing
Arts night in the college theatre. There were music
performances by Year 9 & 10 students and drama
performances by the Year 9 Drama class. I
participated in one of the drama performances with a
few of my mates. It was a fun and enjoyable night and
there was a fantastic crowd of people who turned up.
I would like to thank all of the parents for coming and
supporting us and also the teachers who organised
the event. Brock Renton-Anders 9B
1 Debate Comp Rnd 5
2 ABCD Parenting Program
3-5 Band camp
8 Junior Basketball
9 Course Selection Expo
9 ABCD Parenting Program
12 Mid-term Progress Reports
15-19 Year 9A & 9E City Centre
16 Senior Basketball
16 ABCD Parenting Program
18 Intermediate Basketball
19 Year 10 Keys Please –Driving
Awareness
19 Sport Academy Photos
20-26 Book Week: One World, Many
Stories
22-26 Year 9D & 9C City Centre
23 Senior and Intermediate
Basketball
23 Year 7 Visiting Author, Pat
Flynn
23 ABCD Parenting Program
24 Year 8 Visiting Author, Michael
Pryor
29-2/9 Year 9B & 9H City Centre
Literacy & Numeracy Week
29 Year 8 Winter Sport 2
SEPTEMBER
1 District Athletics
5-9 Year 9F & 9G City Centre
8 Yr 7 Winter Sport
16 Intermediate Winter Sport 2
19 Whole School Assembly
20 PARENT TEACHER
INTERVIEWS
23 End of Term 3

WHOLESCHOOLASSEMBLY
Our first whole school student run assembly was a magnificent success. The theme of the assembly was to recognise the new leaders
in the school, celebrate the talents of our students in music and drama and listen to our guest speaker Mr. Shaun Micallef who had us
in stitches with his wit and humour. Our senior leaders were an inspiration to the junior students through their professionalism in
presenting the entire assembly. We also congratulate the school band on their fantastic performances, as well as 7E for getting up in
front of their peers to perform an African dance.
From the Fashion Parade to the acknowledgements of all the class captains, ambassadors, debaters and SRC, we say well done and
congratulations on the upbeat, happy atmosphere that was experienced in our assembly.
COLLEGECROSSCOUNTRY
The cross country was ran at Lake Edgewater where Years 7-9 competed
during their PE classes while Years 10-12 competed at lunch time. The
Years 7-9 race was fiercely contested with some close results. Even
though the Years 10-12 race was at lunch time, there was a massive turn
out in numbers for some very competitive races. The winners of their
respective year levels are on the table to the right. Having already
competed at the divisional level, team Maribyrnong have had numerous
students qualify for the WMR Finals. WELL DONE MARIBYRNONG.
DALAILAMAVISIT
Year Girls Boys
7 Lucy Bongiovanni Cody Shanahan
8 Ashleigh Rich Kyle Griffin
9 Georgia Nankivell Baxter Knight
10 Rebecca Hassall Luke Pilarinos
11 Nat Roberts Musae Andualem
12 Sophie Findlay Melvin Becket
On Friday 10 th June, some students from Maribyrnong College went to Footscray
to see the amazing and inspirational Dalai Lama. He is such an inspiring person to
listen to, as he sees everything in a positive way, and to be a better person. I
admire his dedication to helping the
world and the people in it, it is truly
amazing. We also learnt about true
friendship and opening up to people.
Friendship is the key to happiness in
life. The experience was life
changing and unforgettable. By
Libby Birch

COLLEGEATHLETICSCARNIVAL
The Athletics Carnival was held at the Aberfeldie Athletics Track on June 2 nd . For the second day of winter we were certainly lucky to
have such a beautiful day for competitors to perform at their best with the bright sun shining all day. As at the swimming carnival, there
were plenty of colourful people around supporting their respective Houses.
Once all the buses
had arrived, the
events began with lots
of participants eager
to get involved in the
action. Years 7 & 8
was where all the
action was, with huge
numbers wanting to
get involved.
The day was greatly contested by all but there had to be a winner on the day - Well done
to Banksia (Gold)!
Gold (980), Green (838), Red (701), Blue (668)
Individual year level Champions were:
Year Girls Boys
7 Jade Sandkuhl Menliday Gbiadiah
8 Teagan Newman Jake Di Palma
9 Rebecca Lane Tyron Boorman
10 Aliesha Newman Frank Muscara
VCE Daniella Pisano Jacob McCormack
Individual
winners on the
day may have
the chance to
represent the
school at the
next level.

The College was very pleased with the
positive attitude and behaviour with which
our Senior School students approached
their unit examinations this semester. This
is the second year that Senior School
examinations have been held in the
Performing Arts Centre Hall. Year 10 and
11 students are learning to adapt to the
exam conditions that they will experience
in Year 12, including the stringent rules
that are enforced by the VCAA. The hall
can comfortably seat 200 students and
this year we had 151 students sit the GAT
(General Achievement Test) the largest
number of Unit 3/4 students at the College
for some years.
SENIORSCHOOLEXAMS
INSTRUMENTALMUSICCONCERT
On 16 th June the Instrumental
Music department held a
concert showcasing the work
of our students. The concert
featured 50 students across a
range of instruments,
including woodwind, brass,
percussion, guitar and voice.
Students are now looking
forward to the Combined
School Music Camp which is
being held in Term 3, 3 rd – 5 th
August. This camp brings
together students and
instrumental teachers from
four different schools in the
West for a 3 day music
performance camp. The
camp is open to all students.
If you require more
information, please contact
Janet Provan, Instrumental
Music Co-ordinator.
ATHLETESCELEBRATENATIONALRECONCILIATIONWEEK
As part of National Reconciliation Week on
Wednesday 1 st June, Maribyrnong Sports
Academy hosted a morning tea to recognise
and honour the achievements of the Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander student-athletes in
the program. The event was held in
conjunction with the Department of Education
and Early Childhood Development to promote
respect and awareness throughout the school
community. Attendees included current and
former Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
student-athletes, their family and friends. Each
student-athlete was introduced to Mr John
Sullivan, General Manager of System Policy
Division, at the Department of Education and
Early Childhood Development. Mr Sullivan
congratulated students and presented a
certificate to commemorate the occasion. Other guests included Janelle Taylor, Koorie Engagement Support Officer (DEECD) and
past indigenous student, Daniel Peers. The ceremony was also attended by Ms Jo Colin, Head of the Youth Sport Trust in the UK. Jo
oversees quality school sport and Physical Education in the Sport Colleges system.

YEAR7–9SCIENCEFAIR–‘MAGNIFICENTCHEMISTRY’
On 18th May Maribyrnong College held its first Science Fair. The fair was open to
students in year 7 - 9 with the topic of "Magnificent Chemistry". Students were working
hard for 12 weeks on a variety of projects including posters, inventions, videos, computer
games, board games, models, photography and experiments. Students had to prepare
their project but also include a written piece to accompany it. Over 40 projects were
entered into the fair, but Elizabeth Birch of 8A won the "Overall best of show" with her
experimental research
project. Congratulations to
all involved, including
students, teachers and
parents for their support and
involvement. Many of the
projects will be entered into
the State Wide Science
Talent Search in August this year. By Miss Todorov
This year I participated in my very first Science Fair at Maribyrnong
College. It wasn't quite what I expected it to be. I actually enjoyed myself and found it quite amazing. All the projects were very
interesting and you could tell a lot of time and effort had gone into them - Alex Ritchie 7A
This year was the first time I had entered or been to a Science Fair and it was
one of the best experiences I have ever had. Louise and I entered a working
model on natural disasters. In the end, after lots of hard work, it turned out
really great and we won overall in Year 7 - Madelene Koeleman 7A & Louise
Mendes 7A
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YEAR10ARTCLASS
These pieces are a small selection of artwork from the Year Ten Art Class. Students for these projects
were asked to use a range of media including 3D materials, paints, and pencils. Inspiration was taken
from an excursion to the Australian Center for the Moving Image as well as research in class where
students were introduced to a variety of different artists. Ms. Yvonne Beyer and her student teacher Mr.
Demian Shipley-Marshall conducted the class.

AFLPLAYERSONTHERISE
Five AFL athletes from Maribyrnong Sports Academy have been selected to represent Victoria in the School Sport Victoria Under 15 Vic
Metro team. Year 9 and 10 footballers, Dillon Viojo-Rainbow, Peter Wright, Touk Miller, Ricky Schraven and Pele Manivong will compete
at the School Sport Australia National
Championships to be held in Canberra from 23
– 30 July.
This carnival comprises footballers from
around the country and national Selectors will
be on hand to choose an Australian team to
tour South Africa later this year. The boys are
aiming for Australian honours and they will
compete with quality players from club football,
representative football, and possibly TAC Cup
Under 16 players. Sports Academy Staff
member, Brendan Parkes will also travel to
Canberra, as the team Sports Medicine Officer
– we wish them every success!
(Picture supplied by ‘Moonee Valley Weekly’)
WHAT’SHAPPENINGINWOODWORK
AWESOMEARGUMENTS!
The new Maribyrnong Debating Squad has had an extraordinarily successful term! We have had
a number of teams win their debates on topics such as, ‘Should beauty pageants be banned’.
Our Year 8/9 team (Claudia Seers, Alex Dearnaley-Johnston and George Parker) are currently
undefeated. Of the forty or so teams in their competition, they are currently in first place, which is
an absolutely phenomenal result!!
We have also had a number of students named Best
Speaker in their debates. Congratulations to Claudia
Seers (Round 2, 3 and 4), Hiep Do (Round 3), Gina Le
(Round 3) and Levi Van Lammaren (Round 4). Thank
you to the many teachers and parents who have
braved chilly evenings to support the squad.
Congratulations also to Michael Samarin and Molly
Davidson who successfully represented the school in
the VCAA Public Speaking Competition. Michael was
the runner up, which was a fantastic result!!
Ms Olivia Grant and Ms Anja Ivanovich -