Issue 18, 3rd July 2008 MOUNT CARMEL COLLEGE A WORD ...

Issue 18, 3 rd July 2008M O U N T C A R M E L C O L L E G EA W O R D F R O M T H E P R I N C I P A LDear Members of the College Community,As Christian people, we recognise that the most important things in life are to love God, love ourselves and loveour neighbour. Added to this, St Paul reminds us that, “Christ has given us a ministry of reconciliation…so, we areambassadors for Christ.” (2 Cor. 5: 18-20)If we were to take a minute or two to look around our world, we would see both the lights of reconciliation and theshadows of disharmony where pain, non-acceptance, anger and despair are well in evidence. There is still muchneed for healing within ourselves, our families, our neighbourhoods and our communities.Reconciliation means to make friendly again, to bring into harmony. And the cause of reconciliation has beengreatly advanced by the Apology to the Aboriginal people which was issued by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd earlierthis year. Mr Rudd recognised the significance of the word “sorry”:“…simply saying that you’re sorry is such a powerful symbol. Powerful not because it represents some expiation ofguilt. Powerful not because of any form of legal requirement. But powerful simply because it restores respect.”It is a sobering thought to realise that the land on which we live was once the home of the Aboriginal people. TheAboriginal poet, Kath Walker or Oodgeroo Noonuccal expresses the pain of this loss when she writes:“…All the old waysgone now and scattered.The scrubs are gone, the hunting and thelaughter. The eagle has gone.The emu and the kangarooare gone from this place.The bora ring is gone. The Corroboree isgone. And we are going.”NAIDOC Week, which this year is celebrated from July 6th – 13th, offers a timely opportunity for us to pause andthink about the act of reconciliation in our own lives, its immediate application within our families and its broaderapplication within the whole context of Australian society.NAIDOC celebrations are held around Australia in July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements ofAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. NAIDOC originally stood for “National Aborigines and IslandersObservance Day Committee.” This Committee was once responsible for organising national activities duringNAIDOC Week and the acronym has become the name of the week itself.This year the poster celebrating NAIDOC Week (which can be accessed at www.naidoc.org.au) was designed byDuwun and Laniyuk Lee, two Larrakia men who were born and raised in Darwin. InJ U L YTuesday 1st Cross Country training commencesWednesday 9th Mount Carmel Day celebrationsMonday 14th Term 2 breakTuesday 22nd Grade 5 Excursion - CSIROThursday 24th Primary Assembly - Grade 3J U L YThursday 24thMonday 28thIndependent Schools Cross CountryP & F MeetingA U G U S T ( D a t e C h a n g e )Tuesday 12th Primary Arts Evening

the poster the kangaroo and the emu are depicted, two unique indigenous animals that are on the Australian coat ofarms and which were chosen, some say, because they move forward and find it difficult to go backwards. Theirposition in the poster has been switched, left and right, to represent the switch in the Government’s attitude.The wonderful explosion of colour in the poster has especial significance. In the words of the artists:For the background we have used the colours of the land, the “Sorry” is in blue representing water and a healing point. The SouthernCross is in the colours of the sunset, the time when it first comes out. The lines connecting the Southern Cross represent the spirits of ourancestors that are looking down on us and keeping an eye on us. The lines are black for our ancestors and the orange is for the powerand knowledge that they have and have given.Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders’ future, like this poster, can be built on the Rudd Government’s SORRY. AdvanceAustralia, both Fair and Dark.During NAIDOC Week, hopefully many of our students will have the chance to discuss not only the poster but thesignificance of the week itself.FlagsVisitors to our College would have noticed that we now have two flagpoles. This allows us the opportunity toproudly fly two flags each day – the Australian Flag and the Aboriginal Flag.We are indebted to the Commonwealth Government for the additional flagpole and it may be timely here to give alittle of the history of the Australian Aboriginal Flag. It was designed by artist Harold Thomas and was first flownin Adelaide on National Aborigines Day, 12th July 1971. It became the official flag for the Aboriginal TentEmbassy in Canberra after it was first flown there in 1972.The Commonwealth Government took steps in 1994 to give the Flag legal recognition and it was proclaimed a“Flag of Australia” in July 1995.The Aboriginal flag is divided horizontally into halves. The top half is black and the lower half red. There is ayellow disk in the centre of the flag.- Black represents the Aboriginal people of Australia- Red represents the red earth, the red ochre used in ceremonies and the Aboriginal people’s spiritual relationto the land- Yellow represents the Sun, the giver of life and protector.The Aboriginal flag should always be displayed with the black at the top and the red at the bottomCongratulationsWe congratulate Jessica Stubley, Olivia Archer and Katie McPherson for their success in winning First Prize in theTasmanian section of the 2008 National Schools Packaging Design Challenge. The girls entered the Challenge aspart of their Marketing Assignment for Miss Elizabeth Archer’s Business Studies Class.The Challenge involved the design of packaging for any imaginary Australian product to sell in Australia. Its aimwas to encourage young people to research issues to do with packaging in our modern society and to produceinnovative and creative designs in response to current issues and problems.We wish our girls all the best as their entry is now eligible to be entered in the national round of judging. Welldone!StaffingI would like to extend our thanks to Ms. Jaclyn Galpin who has been part of our staff in the absence of Mrs. JaneWhitton who returns from Long Service Leave on Monday. Jaclyn has engaged with her classes during this timewith enthusiasm and commitment.We also extend a warm welcome to Miss Kayleigh Pickrell who is assisting with Out of School Hours Care.Kayleigh is certainly enjoying her involvement in the Child Care area.Mrs Laurie WolfePrincipal

NOTICE OF PARENT EVENING WITHROSEMARY CATHCARTThe School and Your Gifted Child:How to Cope!This workshop looks at some of those tricky questionsthat face the parent of a gifted child,with the opportunity for questions.Date: 9 th – 11 th JulyVenue: The BallroomHobart Grand ChancellorTime: 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.Cost: $25.00Information available atwww.tasgifted.comF R O M T H E D E P U T YP R I N C I P A LArchbishop’s VisitOn Friday afternoon last week, His Grace Archbishop Adrian Doyle made an informal visit to the College as partof a day spent visiting in the Holy Spirit Parish. In Mrs Wolfe’s absence, Mr Gerard McNulty and I, along with ourCollege Co-Captains Hannah Squires and Sally Atherton had the opportunity to spend part of the afternoon withHis Grace and Father Michael Tate. We were interested to learn that this year even though we won’t be celebratingMount Carmel Day on July 16 th – the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel - as part of his contribution to WorldYouth Day events in Sydney, His Grace Archbishop Adrian will present a Catechesis session on Our Lady ofMount Carmel on the morning of our College feast day.His Grace was keen to see first hand the recently renovated Primary classrooms and the new playgrounds, to hearof our plans for Mount Carmel Day and the enthusiasm of our World Youth Day participants. He was veryengaged by Mr McNulty’s stories of his Holy Land travels and the new perspectives and insights that hisexperiences will bring to the College Religious Studies programme.Guilford Young College InformationOn Tuesday, 22 nd July Year 10 students will attend the Guilford Young College Pathways Expo at the Glenorchycampus, to learn more about GYC subject offerings. Parents are welcome to visit the Expo on the evening of theTuesday, 22 nd July.PARENTS OF YEAR 10 STUDENTS ARE ASKED PLEASE TO SIGN THEIR DAUGHTER’S PLANNERINDICATING THEIR PERMISSION FOR HER TO ATTEND THE GYC PATHWAYS EXPO ONTUESDAY,22 ND JULY.Miss Julia O’RourkeDeputy PrincipalF R O M T H E A S S I S T A N T T O T H E P R I N C I P A L - P R I M A R YImportant Changes to After School ArrangementsIt has become necessary to change our after school arrangements due to a number of incidents that have takenplace in the Quorn Street and Providence House areas in recent times. Despite many reminders, some studentshave been unable to follow the guidelines given by class teachers and teachers on duty. From Monday, 7 th July allPrimary students will now be required to stay in the playground until they are collected by a parent or guardian. At3:20 pm, as was the previous practice, students remaining in the playground will move to the library to wait.

Students with a sibling in the Secondary school should also wait in or near the library until he or she is collected.After this, the Primary student may wait with her older sister at Quorn Street.Thank you for your cooperation.Primary LeadersWe warmly congratulate the following primary students who have been elected Primary Leaders for Term 2:6CH – Georgia-Cate Westcott and Abbey Wynn6KB – Lily Fewster and Amy OnacaWe feel confident that these students will fulfill their roles extremely well.We are very grateful to Marie Anagnostis, Aoife McDonald, Isobel Pattinson and Jenna Phillips for carrying outtheir responsibilities as Primary Leaders so generously and capably in Term 1.Contact DetailsMid-year Reports will be sent home via the post on Monday, 28 th July. We would be grateful if you could updateyour postal address so that this important document arrives at the right place and at the right time. Please contactthe College office if you are unsure of the accuracy of this information.Mount Carmel DayThe Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel takes place on the 16 th July. Due to the World Youth Day holiday we willbe celebrating this event on Wednesday, 9 th July. This year, celebrations will take place at Mount Carmel (last yearwe visited the Waterworks) and therefore arrangements are fairly straightforward for students. All students shouldwear their College tracksuit on the day and a barbeque lunch, as well as a drink and a small treat, will be provided.The plan for the day is as follows:8:45 - The Carmel Chronicle (College newspaper) will be distributed.9:30 - Father Tate will celebrate Mass in the College Hall.After Recess - Mixed age group ‘Primary Super Quiz’ featuring a range of ridiculous and riotous questions andrequests!Lunch – Barbeque and staff versus Year 10 sporting contest.After Lunch - Novelty games in class groups*All students are asked to bring a gold coin donation to assist the Mary Immaculate School in Uganda. It is aMount Carmel Day tradition to reach out to those in need. Thank you in anticipation for your generous support.Premier’s Reading ChallengePlease send along your son or daughter’s Premier’s Reading Challenge Reading Log tomorrow if you have notalready done so. Class teachers need to send information to the event organisers. Reading Logs will be returned toyour child tomorrow or early next week. Thank you in anticipation for your support of this beneficial andenjoyable activity. Reading Logs will be collected again when the Challenge finishes at the end of September.Quick Reminders- Grade 3 will host the next Primary Assembly on Thursday, 24 th July in the College Hall from 11:50 am untilapproximately 12:30 pm.- Primary Arts Evening (Prep to Grade) has been changed to Tuesday, 12 th August.- Kinder to Grade 6 students will have a Student Free Day on Thursday, 14 th August. Primary staff willundertake professional learning as part of the Early Numeracy Research Project.Miss Therese McDevittAssistant to the Principal - PrimaryPrimary DebatingFour teams have been entered in the 2008 Junior Interschool Debating Competition.They are as follows:Mount Carmel 1 Grade 5Mount Carmel 2 Grade 6KBMount Carmel 3 Grade 6CHMount Carmel 4 Grade 5

Each debater has received a pack containing the Roster, tips for constructing a debate, speaker notes and notes forthe chairperson.Round One will commence at 4 pm at Princes Street Primary School on Tuesday, 1 st July. Each debater will beadvised of the time and room number of the debate prior to 3 pm on Tuesday.The results of this round will be published in next week’s Bulletin.G E N E R A L N E W SMrs Norma CooperPrimary Debating Co-ordinatorActivities Day - Friday, 12th December 2008Thank you to all parents & students who promptly returned their Activity Day choice forms. To date, HorseRiding, Rafting, Self Presentation and the Helicopter Flight are now completely filled. Second choices will beallocated to those students who missed out on these activities. When all forms are returned we can commencenumber-crunching, so please be aware some activities may be cancelled if appropriate quotas are not reached.Charges for Activities Day will be added to your accounts in the near future.Mount Carmel Day 2008We are looking forward to our celebrations of the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel next Wednesday, 9 th May.This special day prompts us to reflect on the significance of our history, College traditions and the sense ofcommunity we share today.Arrangements for the day will be as follows:• The school day will begin at the normal time, commencing with the distribution of the Mount Carmel DayNewspaper thanks to the contributions of many students and the tireless editorial work of Miss Archer.• At 9.30 am Father Michael Tate will lead us in the celebration of our Mount Carmel Day Mass in the CollegeHall.• After recess Secondary classes will join in games and activities in class groups while Primary students participatein the Mount Carmel Day Quiz.• A barbeque lunch will be provided by Mrs Tania Saville and her team of generous helpers and a staff v studentsnetball match will provide lunchtime entertainment.• Primary students will spend the afternoon in class groups involved in games and activities while secondarystudents battle it out in the Secondary Mount Carmel Day House Quiz.To enable full participation and in keeping with the Mount Carmel spirit of the day all students are asked to weartheir College Sports Uniform.If any student is unwell and unable to attend on the day, parents are asked to follow the usual procedure of phoningthe College Office by 9.00 am to let us know of the reason for the absence.Mount Carmel Day OutreachIn the spirit of the Sisters of Charity, each year as part of our Mount Carmel Day celebrations, we giveone particular outreach project our focus. Last year our outreach efforts raised over $3000 for thebuilding of a security wall for Mary Immaculate Girls’ School and this year our outreach efforts will onceagain lend support to this Ugandan Primary school.Many of the students of Mary Immaculate Girls’ Primary School live in Internally Displaced Personscamps as a result of the civil unrest that has plagued Uganda since the 1980s. Most people in thesecamps are extremely poor and depend almost entirely on humanitarian aid. As a result they cannot payschool fees and therefore schools in this region find it difficult to provide adequate resources andfacilities for learning. Approximately $350 AU would cover the cost of full board, uniform and tuitionfor a primary girl for a year at Mary Immaculate.This year we are asking for donations to be brought to school on Mount Carmel Day, in the hope thatonce again we can make a generous contribution to support education of the students of MaryImmaculate Primary School. We thank you in anticipation of your support.Miss Julia O’RourkeDeputy Principal

Southern Deanery Cruise Days in the Diocese85 international pilgrims will make a stop in southern Tasmania en route to WYD08. We have a uniqueopportunity to show off our beautiful island home and display our warm hospitality, as has been shown toTasmanians at previous World Youth Days. All are welcome to attend the Southern Deanery Days in the DioceseCruise, whether you have international pilgrims in your Parish or not, or, whether you are billeting pilgrims of not,please come along and meet our international pilgrims and be a part of this special, once off, WYD08 Tasmanianevent.Date:What:Time:Where:Cost:Friday, 11th JulyCruise the Derwent River on board the M.V. Cartela, take in the city at night, meet our pilgrims andhave a great night out6:45 pm for a 7:00 pm departure (arriving back at 10:00 pm)Departing from Brooke Street Pier, Hobart$15 per person, including food (drinks will be available for purchase)TICKETS MUST BE BOOKED BY MONDAY, 7th JULY! Spaces are limited. Book you ticket today by callingMelissa on 62086240 or emailing melissa.davis@aohtas.org.auS P O R T S N E W SS E C O N D A R Y S P O R T S C O O R D I N A T O RAthletics TeamA reminder to all students selected in the Athletics Team to return their permission slips as soon as possible.Training begins on Monday, July 28 th at 7 am at the Domain Athletic Centre.Uniform & SportsmanshipA reminder to all students that you are required to wear the correct uniform at training and games. Also, you arerepresenting yourselves and the College in the community and it is essential that you display good sportsmanshipand appropriate language.Symmons Plains Cross CountryThe following 16 students competed in the Tasmanian All-Schools’ Cross Country Championships at SymmonsPlains on Tuesday, 1st July:Jessie Williams, Esther Kerr, Ella Scott, Stephanie Holloway, Bryanna Workman, Nia Hardy, Elspeth Stennard,Ashleigh Onaca, Hannah Richards, Eloise Glover, Amelia Cooke, Jess Direen, Jess Morey, Allie Brelis, Jyra Blake-Waller and Claire Peacock.A detailed report will be published once the final results come through.Showgrounds SoccerThe Seconds Soccer Team will be competing in a new initiative this year. They will be playing in the ShowgroundsSoccer Competition conducted by the Football Federation of Tasmania. Thank you to Mr John Fiotakis who willbe coaching the girls. The first game is tomorrow afternoon at 5:15 pm.Ms Angela GreenSecondary Sport CoordinatorPh: 62167900Email: angela.green@mountcarmel.tas.edu.auP R I M A R Y S P O R T S C O O R D I N A T O RResults for the BulletinEach week scores are collated from the different teams and results published in the Bulletin. If coaches and/ormanagers require something added to the score in the form of a written commentary I ask that it be emailed to meno later than Tuesday morning.

GamesPrimary Water Polo – Friday, 4 th JulyMount Carmel v Friends at 7:30 pm – Pool 1.Hockey – Saturday, 5 th JulyHook in2 HockeyMount Carmel College Gold v St Cuthberts at 9:45 am – THC3B.Mount Carmel College Navy v Friends at 9:00 am – THC3R.Mount Carmel College White v Albuera Street at 10:30am – THC3G.Half FieldMount Carmel College Gold v Sacred Heart at 11:00 am CBB.Mount Carmel College Navy v St Mary’s College at 9:00 am CBA.Mount Carmel College White v Richmond at 9:00 am – THCHF2.Open PrimaryMount Carmel College Gold v South Arm at 9:00 am - CB3.Mount Carmel College Navy v BYEGround CodesFB – Friends Bell StreetCB – Cornelian BayTHC – Tasmanian Hockey CentreMiss Melanie SluytersPrimary Sport CoordinatorEmail: sluyters@mountcarmel.tas.edu.auDirect Phone Number: 62167918College Phone Number: 62167900Primary NetballResults from 27th JuneGrade 5/6Mount Carmel Navy lost to Sacred Heart Red.Mount Carmel Gold lost to Corpus Christi Blue.Grade 6Mount Carmel Navy defeated Dominic Maroon.Mount Carmel Gold lost to John Paul II.Games for Friday, 4th JulyGrade 5/6—12:30 pmMount Carmel Navy v St Paul’s on Court 5.Mount Carmel Gold v Dominic Maroon on Court 4.Grade 6 - 1:30 pmMount Carmel Navy v St Aloysius Navy on Court 5.Mount Carmel Gold v St Cuthbert’s on Court 8.S P O R T R E S U L T SSecondary NetballYear 7 Mount Carmel Gold lost to Sacred Heart, 16-26.Year 7 Mount Carmel Navy defeated Sacred Heart, 32-9.Year 8 Mount Carmel Gold defeated St Mary’s, 28-19.Year 8 Mount Carmel Navy defeated Fahan, 30-5.

Year 9 Mount Carmel Gold lost to Dominic, 6-24.Year 9 Mount Carmel Navy lost to Sacred Heart, 13-16.Year 10 Mount Carmel Gold defeated St Mary’s, 24-22.Year 10 Mount Carmel Navy defeated Collegiate, 49-8.Secondary HockeyYear 8 (Division 5B) Mount Carmel lost to Friends, 2-3.Year 9 (Division 4A) Mount Carmel v Fahan (no result reported).Year 10 (Division 2) Mount Carmel defeated Hobart College, 7-1.Secondary BadmintonYear 9 Mount Carmel lost to Rosetta.Year 10 Mount Carmel had a bye.Secondary Water PoloYear 7 Mount Carmel defeated Dominic, 17-3.Year 8 Mount Carmel lost to Ogilvie, 4-14.Year 9 Mount Carmel v Year 10 Mount Carmel (no result reported).Primary Water PoloMount Carmel lost to Taroona Primary, 6 - 11.Primary HockeyHook in2 Hockey (Minkey)Mount Carmel White – had the BYE.Mount Carmel Gold lost to St John’s, 0 - 6.Mount Carmel Navy lost to Fahan, 0 - 5.Half FieldHalf Field Mount Carmel Gold lost to Richmond, 2 - 5.After a slow start, the girls played a spirited second half to match Richmond. Teamwork shone through which wasrewarded with 2 good goals.Half Field Mount Carmel White lost to Hutchins, 1 – 8.Half Field Mount Carmel Navy drew with Mt Faulkner, 1 - 1.Open PrimaryMount Carmel Navy drew with Hutchins, 1- 1.Mount Carmel Gold defeated NSCS, 9 - 0.Australian Women’s Under 21 Hockey ChampionshipsCongratulations to the following Grade Five girls for fulfilled ball girl duties on Wednesday at the AustralianUnder 21 Women’s Hockey Championships which are being conducted at the Tasmanian Hockey Centre. In spiteof the bitterly cold conditions, the girls stuck to their task with great resolve and were wonderful representatives forthe College. Well done!!Victoria Saville, Samantha Allwright, Molly Rasmussen, Laura Newland, Lara Esposito, Isobella Hayes, MadelineLongman, Lucy Nisbet, Greta Mawbey, Isabelle Moorfield and Claire Waller.