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 <strong>year</strong>. These newarrangements could have significant consequences for the funding received by our school and it is vital that our schoolcommunity is aware <strong>of</strong> the facts about school funding. I will be seeking your support to defend the right <strong>of</strong> our school toreceive the government funding it needs to continue to <strong>of</strong>fer a quality education, while keeping our fees as low as possible.There has already been a lot <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> 10 minutes duration. The Parent TeacherOnline Booking system (PTO) will allow changes until 1.30pm on the day <strong>of</strong> 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 .<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Immaculate</strong>Mercy 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 <strong>of</strong> Our Lady <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>parents</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> 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 MISSION<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mary</strong> <strong>Immaculate</strong>Mercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au