year 12 parents - Academy of Mary Immaculate

Issue 11/2012 10 th August 2012PRINCIPALDear Members of the Academy Community,Over the past couple of weeks there has been muchactivity at the College.Our Year 9 students returned from their three day camp,exhilarated and exhausted, but with great memories of awonderful time together. Many thanks to Mr David Molino,Year 9 Coordinator, and the staff who attended the Camp.Likewise, our Year 8 Students also had a uniqueexperience last week when they participated in a city daycamp experience where real life learning was the focus.For one week, students shifted their learning from ourFitzroy campus to City Cite, located at Level 12, 474Flinders Street, Melbourne. This innovative programallowed our students to explore the rich diversity of ourCapital City and to gain an in depth understanding of thevarious aspects of the CBD and key organisations.The students explored the city and visited a number ofkey unique landmarks including Eureka Tower, UrbanSeed, Big Issue, Parliament, and Magistrate Courts. Theylistened to a number of guest speakers who helped themunderstand the importance of social justice and empathy.The week concluded with a celebration of students’achievements.Mr Fuller and myself visited the students and met the CityCite Staff who expressly stated how wonderful they foundour students in their attitude, cooperation and applicationto work. We were both pleased and proud but notsurprised to hear this.Feast Day of Mary MacKillop – Australia’s First SaintAugust 8 thMary, a woman of vision,Mary, a woman with inner strength,Mary, a woman of prayer,Mary, a woman who dared to be differentMary, you worked for the dignity and equality of all people,Mary, you challenged people beyond themselves,Mary, an inspiration for all Australians,Mary, you took Jesus to where the people were situated.Mary, a woman of her times,Mary, a woman of hope,Mary, a woman with determination,Mary, a woman of integrity.Mary, you experienced the strains of family life,Mary, you did not need bricks and mortar to know you belonged to theChurch,Mary, you spoke out in society when the opinion of women matteredlittle,Mary, you never saw an evil without trying to overcome it.Mary, a woman of dignity,Mary, a woman of patience,Mary, a woman of suffering,Thank you again to Mr David Molino, Year 8 Coordinator,and the staff who supported the students during thisweek.There are a number of other unique and significantopportunities for our students over the next few weeks:• Australian Catholic Youth Festival : This festival will be held in Melbourne from 5 th to 7 th December2013. It is anticipated that it will be the biggest Catholic youth gathering since World Youth Day inSydney 2008. The festival is open to students in Year 9 to 12 and young adults up to 25 years of age.Each school has been asked by the Archbishop to nominate 10 ambassadors from Years 8 to 11 toassist in promoting and planning for the festival. The launch of the festival will take place on 17 thAugust. 10.30am to 1.00pm at St Brigid’s Hall, Nicholson Street, Fitzroy North. Ms Karen Fogarty,Director of Faith and Mission, has the names of some very enthusiastic students who are delighted torepresent the Academy. We look forward to their contribution.Academy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

• Grace Fest: The Catholic Bishops of Australia have invited all of us on a spiritual journey known asthe Year of Grace. This time of prayer, reflection on God’s Word, celebration of liturgy andrediscovery of God’s graced presence in our everyday lives began on Pentecost Sunday (27 May). Itsprimary purpose is to ask God for a new and deep grace to forge the future of our Church and nation.We do this by taking time “to contemplate the face of Christ” and listen to the Holy Spirit.In acknowledgement of the Year of Grace schools have been invited to send staff and studentrepresentatives to attend the Grace Fest Mass on Wednesday, 15 th August at St Patrick’s Cathedral(6.20pm for 7.00pm)• Frayne Speech Festival: On Friday, August 24 th , the Frayne Speech Festival will be held at StJoseph’s College, Mildura. Students from all Mercy Colleges around Victoria will come together tocompete in three areas - Debating, Public Speaking and Voice Choir. Our students have worked veryhard in preparation for this event and we look forward to seeing them in action. The Frayne SpeechFestival is an opportunity for students to meet one another, to make connections and to gain a greatersense of the Mercy World of which they are part.High Achievers: Congratulations to our Semester 1 High Achievers, whose names appear below. Thesestudents gained excellent results this semester and should be extremely proud of their efforts. I have offeredmy personal congratulations to them, well done girls!Parent Teacher Interviews: Thank you to the parents who took the opportunity to attend the recent VCEParent Teacher Interviews, the feedback from both staff and parents has been most positive. A reminder thatthe Parent Teacher Interviews for students in Years 7 to 10 will take place on Thursday, August 30 thfrom 2.00pm to 8.30pm. Students will finish classes at 12.50pm.Mercy Day Mass: On Friday, 14th September, our College Community will celebrate Mercy Day. Students willleave for St. Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne after homeroom. The Eucharist will be celebrated by ourCollege Chaplain – Fr. Peter Varengo. Parents are warmly invited to attend the Mercy Day Mass and to joinin the celebration of this most significant day in our School calendar.155 th Celebrations: As you are all aware the Academy community is celebrating 155 years of MercyEducation this year 1857 – 2012. In acknowledgement of this and in light of the need to name our newScience Centre, the opportunity presents itself to rename our College buildings. Currently we have thefollowing names:• Murray Room – named after Sr Lucy Murray (Past Principal of the College)• Sherlock Room (Staff area) – named after Sr Joseph Sherlock (one of the foundresses of the College)• Dillon Room – named after Sr Anne Xavier Dillon (one of the foundresses of the College)• Ursula Frayne Memorial Chapel – named after Mother Ursula Frayne (foundress of the Academy)• Sr Mary Perpetua wing (a past Principal) - also known as the N Building.So there are opportunities to name / rename the following areas:Administration Area, Hall, Library, E Building, P Building, C Building, Science CentreWe welcome suggestions from the College community.Best wishes to Ms Jessica Tran, Student Administration, who commences her maternity leave this week, andMrs Kerry O’Meara, Canteen Assistant who has resigned from the College. We wish them both well.With best wishesSr Mary Moloney rsmPrincipalAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

VISIT OF SAM CAWTHORN TO THE ACADEMYStudent in Years 9-12 were privileged to listen to guest speaker, Mr Sam Cawthorn, who visited the College onTuesday August 7 th . In a vibrant and dynamic presentation Sam challenged the students to live to the full andto gain a greater appreciation of the preciousness of life.Sam spoke from personal experience having experienced a serious car accident following which he wasdeclared clinically dead for 3.5 minutes. He survived but suffered serious arm and leg injuries which led to theamputation of his right arm above the elbow. Prior to the accident Sam was involved in the arts as a musicianand dancer. Inspired rather than daunted by his disability, Sam is intent on proclaiming loudly and clearly hismessage.Sam spoke about the necessity of having “strong desires” rather than “weak wishes” informing the studentsthat if they didn’t know who they were and what was important to them, others would decide for them. Heencouraged students to live fully and decisively, focusing on the future rather than lamenting and holding on tothe past.Sam concluded his presentation by singing and playing his guitar, (using an implement attached to hisprosthesis) the latter skill demonstrating in action his tenacity and determination.Academy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

High Achievers For Semester 1Year 7Leyla Boztas, Aisha Buckle, Tracey Bui, Selina Chau, Lily Dyson, Emily Edwards, Angelica Hamence-Davies,Chelsea Hunt, Sienna McCormack, Hannah Merrigan, Bianca Montagner, Tahlia Oja, Charlotte Smith,Mattea Spielrein, Katherine WillisYear 8Inez Beadell, Alivia Cozzi, Tess Devine-Hercus, Genevieve Fryer, Rizella Garcia, Ashley Janka, Junzhi Kong,Katie Lewis, Madeline McCurry, Annie Selianakis, Ruby Sinclair, Isabella Slupek, Lucia SorianiYear 9Aimee Altermatt, Romanie Barca, Claudia Bowden-Gatt, Heidi Bula, Yolanne Carvalho, Tamika Chikulin, Jessica Donoghue,Georgie Filip, Rheanna Garcia, Georgia Hill, Saskia Keating, Regina Kelly, Alana Kurban,Lily Mai, Ella Morgan, Chelsea Nguyen, Michaela Petronio, Pia Luisa Quiriconi, Sonia Rechichi,Divinya Vadivelu, Taylah WalkerYear 10Yan Ru Chen, Jessica Incoul, Betty La, Mariana Lauretta, Emma Lightfoot, Clare Martin, Emily Rienks,Lauren RomanoCongratulations Girls!Catholic School FundingThe following is a statement released by the Catholic Education Office for inclusion in our newsletter.The Australian Government is currently reviewing funding for all schools and it is likely that the Government will proposenew funding arrangements that will be debated in the Federal Parliament sometime later this year. These newarrangements could have significant consequences for the funding received by our school and it is vital that our schoolcommunity is aware of the facts about school funding. I will be seeking your support to defend the right of our school toreceive the government funding it needs to continue to offer a quality education, while keeping our fees as low as possible.There has already been a lot of misinformation about school funding in the media. In particular, claims have been madethat Catholic and other nongovernment schools receive more funding than state schools. These claims are simply wrong.Students in Catholic schools receive only three quarters of the government funding given to students in governmentschools. Over the coming months, I will provide you with more detailed information about funding in our school newsletter.I encourage you to take an active interest in this information and be ready to participate in this funding debate.More information about Catholic School Funding can also be found at: www.fundinginfo.catholic.edu.auDEPUTY PRINCIPALUpcoming dates - Term 3Wednesday, August 15 th Staff PD Afternoon.Thursday, August 30 th Parent / Teacher Interviews for Years 7 to 10.Friday, August 31 stMid Term Break – no classes.Students will have a shortened 6 period day on August 15 th & 30 th . Students will be dismissed from theCollege at 1.10pm.Parent /Teacher Interviews (Years 7, 8, 9 & 10)Interviews will be held in the Hall and E Building and will be of 10 minutes duration. The Parent TeacherOnline Booking system (PTO) will allow changes until 1.30pm on the day of the Interviews.A letter detailing the arrangements for the Years 7 to 10 Parent/Teacher Interviews including the proceduresfor accessing the on-line booking system (PTO) will be sent home in the week commencing Monday, August13 th .Academy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

Mercy Day – Friday, 14 th SeptemberOn Mercy Day our College Community celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Mercy. Students are expected tobe at the College at normal time i.e. 8.40am, wearing full College Winter Uniform (see below) including theCollege Blazer. After homeroom, students will leave for St. Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne where theEucharist will be celebrated by the College Chaplain – Fr. Peter Varengo - commencing at 10.00am.After returning to the College a BBQ lunch and entertainment will be provided, followed by The Mercy DayConcert where performers representing Frayne, Goold, McAuley and Sherlock will entertain Staff andStudents.Students will be dismissed from the College at normal time i.e. 3.15pm and will be expected to wear fullschool uniform on their homeward journey. Students will receive more detailed information about Mercy Dayin the coming weeks.Parents are more than welcome to join us at the Mercy Day Mass, commencing at 10.00am; however, theCollege is unable to accommodate parents or past students at the Mercy Day Concert due to therestrictions on seating in the Dillon Room.Parent Helpers for Mercy Day.I am asking for help with the cooking of food for the Mercy Day BBQ. You would need to be at the College at9.00am and would be finished by midday. If any parent is able to help please contact me at the College on9419 3044 or adrian.fuller@academy.vic.edu.auUniform for Mercy Day - Students are expected to wear the full College Winter Uniform:Old Winter UniformBlazer – Fitted Navy blazer with College CrestNavy Jumper with College CrestNavy skirt – hem at knee length or longerLong sleeved White Shirt with round collarWhite socks with College colours or Navy tights - black tights are not acceptableNavy College tie with College coloursNavy scarf with College colours (optional)New Winter UniformBlazer – Fitted Navy blazer with light blue piping and College CrestPlain Navy Jumper with College Crest – no stripesNavy pin stripe skirt (light blue stripes) - hem at knee length or longerLong sleeved White Shirt with peak collarNavy socks with College colours or Navy tights – white socks and black tights are not acceptableNavy College tie with College coloursNavy scarf with College colours (optional)Deputy PrincipalDeputy PrincipalDIRECTOR OF FAITH AND MISSIONAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

Grace Fest- Celebrating the Year of GraceAs a school we have been invited to send students to the Grace Fest Mass at StPatrick’s Cathedral on Wednesday 15 th August. Aside from this Mass, there are arange of events that will occur throughout the week that students, family, friendsare invited to attend. Some of the highlights:• The Voice contestant, Fatai Veamatahau, singing prior to the openingMass on 15 th August• Workshop day Saturday 18 th August (including sessions run by St Vincent De Paul Society, filmmaker Khoa Do, Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez sdb, Aboriginal Catholic Ministry, Fr Robert Galea)• “Loves Body” photographic exhibition and “Christ in Iconography” self -guided exhibit. Both exhibitionsare at All Saints Catholic Church,174 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. The All Saints Fitzroy Parish is wellknown by a number of our students and just a short walk from the Academy.The full program is available for download at:http://www.cam.org.au/evangelisation/Year-Of-Grace.aspxAlternatively I have some programs available for students who wish to collect one.Catholic Youth Festival AmbassadorsWe congratulate the following students who have been accepted as our Ambassadors for the NationalCatholic Youth Festival that will occur in December 2013:Abby Dionysiou Yr 8, Madeline Rendina Yr 8, Tess Moody Yr 9, Mariana Ventura Koumides Yr 9, KimmieBerhanu Yr 10, Isabelle Danaher Yr 9, Lauren Crawford Yr 9, Emily Rienks Yr 10, Melinda Martinstyen Yr 10.It will be the biggest Catholic youth gathering since WYD Sydney 2008 and the Ambassadors will help planand promote the event over the next twelve months.Reflection DaysDue to circumstances beyond our control the Year 9 reflection day scheduled for August 14 th has beencancelled. Students will attend their normal classes on this day. We hope to reschedule this event later in theyear.Tuesday Morning MassAs always, we extend an invitation to family members to attend our 8am Tuesday morning Masses. Theschedule for classes leading Mass for the next four weeks:14/8- Ms Slocombe’s Yr 10 RE class, 21/8- Ms Hocking’s Yr 10 RE class28/8 - Year 8 Red 4/9 – 8 SilverMs Karen Fogarty, Director of Faith and MissionDIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNINGSubject Selection Year 8, 9, 10 and 11 girls are now in the process of subject selection for 2013. This weekthere are Year level assemblies being held to introduce the girls to the issues and options that they need toconsider.All Years 10 and 11 girls will be interviewed by a senior teacher to discuss their proposed subject choices.All girls are required to submit their On Line Web Preferences by midnight Monday August 27. The girls arerequired to print a ‘receipt’ of their subject choices which must be signed by the student and by her parent orguardian.Subject Selection Parent Information EveningsOn August 16, the College will hold a Subject Selection Information for both Middle School and VCE studentsand parents. The night will comprise two sections. In the Dillon room, Mr Hyland will present information thatstudents and parents need to consider when preparing for subject selection. As well, in the E2 corridor of theE Building, the Home Economics room and the N21 Science Laboratory there will be subject displays for bothVCE and Middle School subjects. All teachers will be available on the night to discuss the particular subjectrelated issues for your daughter.Academy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

All Year 8 students and Year 10 students and their parents are required to attend the night. Students andparents from Year 9 and Year 11 are welcome to attend the night to take the opportunity to talk with teachersor to clarify issues that may be of concern.VCE Unit 3&4 Trial Exam Week This is advance notice that the VCE Units 3&4 trial exam week will be heldduring the September School holidays from Thursday Sept 27 to Wednesday October 3. All Year 12 studentsand Year 11 students studying a Units 3&4 subject are expected to attend for their particular subjectexaminations.Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL). VCAL is an applied learning certificate that can either betaken together with a VCE certificate or as an alternative to a VCE certificate. As a learning pathway in Years11 & 12 it is designed for students who are looking at TAFE study or employment as post schooling options. Itis a very flexible certificate and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of a diversity of students. Parentsand their Years 10 or 11 daughters are invited to attend a VCAL Information evening on Wednesday August22 to discuss the fine detail of potential VCAL programs.PISA This week 22 girls from Years 9&10 sat the tests conducted by the Program for International StudentAssessment (PISA). PISA is an international test commissioned by the OECD. The results of the test have animpact on educational programs in countries all around the world. The Rudd/Gillard ‘educational revolution’was inspired by Australia’s results in the 2009 PISA test. In years to come when our students are studying thePISA tests as part of their university studies or when an Australian government once again looks torevolutionise education, you may recall those 22 Academy girls who made it all happen!Mr Mark Hyland, Director of Teaching and LearningYEAR 9 REPORTYear 9 Camp to AngleseaAfter a one and a half hour bus ride, the girls were keen totackle any challenge that came their way. The staff and I wereextremely impressed by the courage and enthusiasm that wasshown for each and every activity. Many of the girls were facedwith situations that took them out of their comfort zone, and totheir credit, they were able to step up to the plate and conquertheir fears.At no stage did the light showers of rain put a dampener ontheir attitudes and willingness to give the activities a red hotcrack. On numerous occasions the students were given theoption of opting out of the activities to go indoors due to a bit ofdrizzle; however they all couldn’t pass up an opportunity tomaster the high ropes course or hit a bullseye on the archeryboard!The talent show was filled with a variety of acts, including acomedy item from Yu Yu Liu and Sophie Middis that couldhave rivalled Hamish & Andy; an amazing solo performancefrom Isabelle Danaher; however the award for bestperformance went to Achol Akec, Elizabeth Wol, Agum Deng,Nada Ajak and Pauline Makenene for their performance, whichscored a perfect 10 from all three judges. The girls thendanced up a storm with music from the DJ (Mr Agneskis),where the awards for best dancer could have gone to the entire year level.Academy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

On the last night, the girls were happyenough to kick back and relax with amovie, dressed in their best pyjamasand lying in their sleeping bags to makeit that little bit more comfortable. Beforethe movie started, Mrs O’Boyle’s flashmob was the best preview to the moviethat we could have wished for!Thank you to the amazing and incredibleAcademy staff members who gave uptheir time to attend the camp. The Year9 students and I are appreciative of thetime and energy they put into making itthe best three days in the 2012 calendar.We are now focused on Mercy Day fundraising, with Ms Brogan’s 9 Red, already setting the bar high for theentire year level. This was done with the help of two tickets for a one direction raffle kindly donated by MsBrogan.Mr David Molino, Year 9 CoordinatorENGLISH DEPARTMENTPublic SpeakingThe final round of DAV Debating took place on Wednesday 8 th August. In a close decision the A Grade teamtook the negative and won the debate against Penola Catholic College ‘That welfare should be removed fromparents whose children don’t attend school’. Claudia Lombard was again awarded best speaker. The C Gradetook the affirmative side to the topic ‘That the government should publish school league tables.’ Despite someengaging and well structured speeches, the debate was given to the opposition. The D Grade team won theirdebate against Ilim College on the topic ‘That we should tax fatty foods’. Susan Nguyen, competing in her firstdebate, clearly established the team’s case, Georgia Hill was awarded best speaker for her detailed andextremely well supported argument and Heidi Bula closed with a thorough rebuttal of the opposition’s points.The next public speaking event is the Frayne Speech Festival in Mildura on 23 rd August.Thank you to the parents for your support of the teams throughout the year, and a special thankyou to thecoaches: Mr Kilian McNamara, Mrs Tamara Hall, Ms Geraldine O’Connor, Mrs Loucilla Sgambellone, Ms SueMoran and Mrs Anne Natoli.Mr Christopher Bourne, Public Speaking Coordinator.SPORTS DEPARTMENTVolleyball ReportTerm 3 ushers in the volleyball season and teams have already playedin two competitions. The Victorian Schools Cup was played over 3 daysand the u/15, u/17 and Open Women’s teams all played in Division 1 oftheir respective sections. The Open team finished 2 nd in their pool andcompleted the tournament in the top 6 of the draw. This is one of thebiggest school’s competitions in Victoria and it is a real achievement forour teams to be as competitive as they are.Academy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

Individual commendations are:u/15’sMost Valuable Player – Madison MedicMost Improved – Charlotte RobertsMost Consistent – Tess Devine-Hercusu/17’sMost Valuable Player – Emily RienksMost Improved – Zoe PiaiaMost Consistent – Madeleine RushOpen WomensMost Valuable Player – Amy CattapanMost Improved – Marina ZmijarevicFour teams went on to the SCSA Division 1 competition at Dandenong. The Senior and Intermediate teamswere runners-up in their divisions, the Junior A were 4 th and the Junior B finished 3 rd .Individual commendations to be awarded at Sports Achievement Night in October are:Junior A & BMost Valuable Players – Tess Devine-Hercus & Ashleigh McPhersonCoach’s Award – Louise Possee & Vittoria GreccoMost Consistent – Madison MedicMost Improved – Lily DysonIntermediateMost Valuable Player – Emily RienksCoach’s Award – Katarina ZmijarevicMost Consistent – Sonya O’MahonySeniorMost Valuable Player – Romina TroianiMost Improved – Sanja VukomanThanks to our coaches David Warwick, Gabby Marchi, Olivia Rahme and Miss CowinMs Tyrell Harding, Director of SportYear 12 Study CornerAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

FROM THE IRCReading Hour August 25 th 6 -7pmhttp://www.thereadinghour.org.au/The National Year of Reading is all about discovering and rediscovering the joy of reading. Throughout theyear across the country many events and activities have been planned which aim to develop Australia as anation of readers. One of these events is the National Reading Hour on 25 th August. You can participate inthis event simply by picking up your book and reading for an hour or by attending one of the events listedbelow. Please note that some of these events require registration.1. For National Reading Hour 2012, John Marsden will be at Clayton Library Saturday 25 August at2.00 pm. After his talk, there will be a free film screening of Tomorrow When the War Began.(RatedM) Meet the author. See the film. Best-selling author John Marsden will host our National ReadingHour on Saturday 25 August, 2012.Clayton LibrarySaturday 25 August 20122.00 pm-3.00 pmCost $4.40 per person.Book sales and signings to followBook for talk on 9541 3120. If going to film ask to book also for that.2. The Reading Hour Family Fun Day at Box Hill LibrarySpecial times:11:00am Fire Brigade trucks on display11:30-12:30pm Storytime and craft activity12:30pm Police cars on display1:00-3:00pm Balloon animals and Facepainting3:00pm Carp productions “Read All About It!” live performanceSaturday 25 August, 11am-4 pm, Box Hill LibraryAll activities are FREE!!No bookings required - enquiries on 9896 43003. The Melbourne Writers Festival invites you to celebrate the National Reading Hour with a free, fastmoving hour of family entertainment with some of our most popular writers and entertainers. HostsAmberley Lobo and Kayne Tremills (ABC3 TV presenters) introduce Felice Arena, John Boyne,Bernard Caleo, Jackie French, Andy Griffiths and Melbourne Ukulele Kollective to celebrate the joy ofreading. You will hear stories of wonder, adventure and laughter and be inspired to explore newworlds through the pages of a book. Tickets are available through ABC:http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/07/20/3550039.htm?site=melbourne&section=competitionsMs Heather McPhee, Head of IRCAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

YEAR 12 PARENTS“YEAR 12 VTAC CAREER & COURSE PARENTSEMINAR”7.00PM, TUESDAY 21 AUGUST 2012ACADEMY OF MARY IMMACULATEDRAMA STUDIOALL YEAR 12 PARENTS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TOATTEND.FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE CAREERS CONSULTANT IF YOU HAVE ANYQUERIESCHRISTINE MANOLOPOULOS-TZIKAS9419 3044Christine.tzikas@academy.vic.edu.auACADEMY OF MARY IMMACULATEUrsula Frayne Scholarship1. Applications are to be submitted by the last day of Term 3, September 21 st 2012. No late applications willbe accepted.2. In the first week of Term 4, Sr Mary Moloney, College Principal will read through the applications anddetermine which students from Years 8, 9 and 10 will be shortlisted for an interview.3. Each applicant will then receive a letter informing them whether or not they have been shortlisted for aninterview.4. Please note that applicants will be short listed according to the following criteria• Outstanding Academy Ability across a range of subjects• Involvement in Extra Curricular Activities• Commitment to the Mercy Ethos of the College• Positive Contribution to the College Community5. The winners of the Ursula Frayne Scholarships will be announced at the Term 4 General School Assemblyin November.To obtain a copy of the Application Form please see Ms Misserior pick one up from the Student Office.Academy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

News from the Canteen @ AcademyAfter some discussion it has been decided to trial a number of new items in the Canteen @ Academy.The sale of fresh fruit has always been an issue that caused a variety of responses; in the past we have offered fruitsalad during the 1 st and 4 th Terms with varying degrees of success, but not the sale of actual whole fruit. However, as ofMonday 7 th August , fresh fruit is being offered for sale. We have started with apples, oranges, mandarins and bananas.The price of the fruit is held at a reasonable price so that as many girls as possible will avail themselves of theopportunity to buy fresh fruit. When a greater variety of fruit becomes available and if the girls demonstrate an interestin buying fruit then we will be able to offer other fruit. Early signs show that the girls are purchasing the fruit we offer.Breakfast has been something we have offered at the Academy for the past 3 years. Toast, hot chocolate, juice andcereal have been available for anyone who feels the need to have something before the school day begins. Anotheritem now available is warm porridge with or without a drizzle of honey.Some parents have expressed concern about the Giant Freddos and Caramellos that are available in the Canteen, butthere are times when the girls feel the need for some chocolate. So in an effort to allow the girls to have somechocolate and to take note of parental concerns, we have decided to stock the standard sized Freddos and Caramellosin a variety of different flavours.Along with the above changes we would like to point out that we have a large variety of fresh food available in theCanteen. Salads, sandwiches and rolls can be ordered for lunch every day, sushi is available 3 days a week and our dailyspecials try to get the mix of food the girls like with a healthy choice (food is not fried – except for fried rice).With thanks,Mrs Elisa Lauretta and Mrs Maria Nigro, Canteen ManagersAn invitation is extended to all past teachers, students and familiesto join us in celebrating the 150 th Anniversary of St Joseph’sCollingwood on Saturday August 25 th commencing with Mass at2.00pm.This will be followed by the launch of our newly complied historybook which will be available for purchase.Refreshments and school tours will be offered. We look forward towelcoming you.For catering purposes:RSVP: Friday August 10 thMrs Patricia Taylor, PrincipalSt Joseph’s Primary School46 Otter St, Collingwood Vic 3066.Tel: 9419 4918Bristleface is a new youth-orientated musical to be performed in Collingwood theseSeptember school holidays.The musical features young performers from across Melbourne as well as youth and adults from theCollingwood Housing Estate.It is a fun all-ages event with strong positive messages about family.For more details call 0431 010 691 or email bristleface@yahoo.comAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au