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We also have a number of staff appointed to new positions for 2011:Mr Frank Bonavia – Director of School Operations and Member of College Leadership TeamMs Andrea Luscombe – Director of Faith and MissionMs Andrea Luscombe – Justice CoordinatorMr Joe Natoli – Acting Head of Humanities (Term 1) and House Advisor for SherlockYear Level CoordinatorsMs Roula Duggan – Years 7 and 8 Coordinator, Year 7 Transition Coordinator and VCAL CoordinatorMr David Molino – Year 9 CoordinatorMs Karen Hocking – Year 10 CoordinatorMr John Andritsos – Years 11 and 12 CoordinatorHeads of DepartmentsMs Karen Fogarty – Head of Religious EducationMr Christopher Bourne – Head of English and Public Speaking CoordinatorMs Jodie Muller – Head of LOTEMs Nada Jarni – Head of Learning SupportAdministration Staff:Ms Pina Vrzovski - VASS Administrative AssistantMrs Anne Marie Allan – Marketing, Alumnae, Community Action, Work ExperienceWe have 84 members of staff this year, plus our instrumental teachers and we begin the year with 631students.The theme that the SRC Leaders have chosen for this year is “Celebrating Unity Through Diversity”Our College theme this year, chosen by the SRC, is “Celebrating Unity Through Diversity” . One of the joys ofour College is the diversity of its members – diverse in terms of cultural backgrounds, socio economic status,different talents and aspirations, academic diversity and religious diversity.I am sure we will find many opportunities this year to celebrate this theme and also ways to enhance thesense of unity across the College. We look forward to the SRC giving their understanding of this theme andstructuring their priorities around this understanding.Parent Information Evenings / Gatherings in February / MarchWe also look forward to meeting many parents at our Parent Information evenings. These events are an idealway to meet teachers, gain information specific to your daughter, meet the parents of your daughters’ friendsand, in particular, meet her friends, old and new.• Year 7 Parent Information Evening on Thursday, February 10 th 7.00pm to 8.30pm: Parents willbe provided with valuable information on the forthcoming Yr 7 Camp and the Yr 7 curriculum. Therewill also be an opportunity to meet teachers including your daughter’s homeroom teacher. It is mostimportant that Yr 7 parents attend this meeting with their daughters.• Year 8 Parent Information Evening on Monday, February 14 th 7.00pm: The focus of this eveningis the City Cite Experience.• Years 9 and 10 Parent Information Evening Thursday, 10 th March, 7.00 to 8.30pm: Again a veryimportant evening in terms of dissemination of information and the opportunity to meet the teachersof your daughter.• VCE – Meet the Teachers Evening Thursday 3 rd March 7.00pm: Teachers of Years 11 and 12 willbe present.• Years 7 BBQ – Wednesday, 16 th March 5.00pm to 7.00pm in the College courtyard – A socialoccasion for parents to meet one another and staff.Letter from CollegeAll parents should have received a letter from the College outlining our expectations for 2011, a CollegeCalendar, College Contact Details for 2011 and other information. If you did not receive this importantinformation please contact the College. If families require more copies of the College Calendar they areavailable from the Student Office.2012 Year 7 EnrolmentsThe key dates for 2012 enrolments are:Wednesday, 2 nd March 2010 Closing date for applicationsMonday, 2 nd May 2010 Date on which offers of places to prospective 2012 Year 7 studentsare to be posted to the family address.Academy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Secondary Education Inc. A0035660B88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

Please note that “application for enrolment” forms are available from Ms Morena Misseri, Principal’s PersonalAssistant and are also on our website, www.academy.vic.edu.au. As well, application forms are available fromeach of our main feeder schools. It is imperative that 2011 Grade 6 sisters of current Academy students lodgeindividual enrolment forms. Please do not assume that sisters will gain automatic entry into the Collegeas we need application forms to record their existence and identity. All applications must beregistered at the College prior to Wednesday, 2 nd March 2011.VCE ResultsWe are delighted with the success of our 2010 VCE students. CollegeDux was Nicola Smyth with an ATAR Score of 99.65. CatherineMurphy gained and ATAR score of 98.2 and 16% of students gained anATAR Score greater than 90. We were also thrilled to see a number ofstudents achieving their personal best and achieving results whichallowed them access to the Tertiary option of their choice.Congratulations girls!Yesterday we acknowledge our 2010 High Achievers at the CollegeAssembly. College Dux, Nicola Smyth, provided inspiration to the girlswith her speech. A number of our High Achievers also help positions ofleadership last year and were able to balance the demands of their roleand the demands of study.Hot WeatherThe month of February is always very hot weather wise. Could I assure you that the College is well able tocater for students during the hot weather as every classroom in the College is air-conditioned. During periodswhen it is extremely hot an announcement will be made informing students that they are not required to wear(or bring) their blazer to school.Mary PoppinsCongratulations to Year 8 student , Victoria Borcsok, who is currently starring in themusical Mary Poppins. I was fortunate to see the production during the holidays and it iswell worth seeing. Victoria’s performance is quite extraordinary. See her, if you can.With best wishes and we look forward to a wonderful 2011.With best wishesSr Mary Moloney rsmPrincipalNEW STUDENTS IN YEARS 8 TO 12 TO THE COLLEGEWe welcome the new following new students to the Academy of Mary Immaculate and we are sure that theirtransition will be a happy one.Heidi BulaYear 8 BlueLauren Crawford Year 8 BlueGinny VoYear 8 BlueMichaela Petronio Year 8 RedEmma Comeadow Year 9 GreenClaire Mance Year 9 GreenJessy TranYear 9 GreenAris Ratanapongbandith Year 9 RedLydia GuflaRadhini De SilvaElena HiliRebeca CostaNicole TiganiDanielle CampbellBelinda DibYear 10 BlueYear 10 RedYear 10 RedYear 10 SilverYear 10 SilverYear 10 GreenYear 11 SilverAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Secondary Education Inc. A0035660B88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

DEPUTY PRINCIPALImmunisations for Students in Years 7 & 10We have received information from the City of Yarra concerning the School Based Immunisation Program forstudents in Years 7 & 10. The Immunisation Program will be as follows: Year 10 students will receive the Boostrix (diphtheria, tetanus & whooping cough) vaccine on March22nd; Year 7 students will receive the 1 st HPV (Human Papilloma Virus), Chickenpox and 1 st Hepatitis Bvaccines on March 22 nd ; the 2 nd HPV vaccine on May 2 nd ; and the 3 rd HPV & the 2 nd Hepatitis Bvaccines on September 12 th .An envelope containing the Information Sheets and Consent Cards has been distributed to your daughter laterthis term and I would ask that you carefully this information and ensure that the completed forms arereturned to the College by Monday, February 14 th .Permission LettersIf a student is involved in any activity off campus or requiring the student to attend an activity before or afterschool, you, the parent will receive a letter from the College outlining the nature of the event including locationtimes etc. Parents are asked to sign the permission slip at the bottom of the letter and return it to the College.Only the signed permission slip or a signed Faxed copy of the permission slip is acceptable. A phone call oremail from your parents will not be accepted. Failure to return the signed slip will result in:Non attendance at the excursion;Non attendance at the training session;Not being able to sit the Supplementary SAC; orIn the case of detention, failure to be present will mean that the consequences of non-attendancewritten in the letter will be followed.Student Learning Technologies User AgreementEvery student in the College will automatically have access to the Intranet (SIMON) and Internet for week 1 ofthe school year i.e. Monday, February 7 th to Friday, February 11 th . To retain access after this date, studentsand parents must have completed the Agreement and returned it to the College. Students who do not meetthis deadline (Friday, February 11 th ) will not be able to access the Intranet (SIMON) or Internet until theAgreement is returned to the College.The School DayThe first bell (warning) will ring at 8.35am and the bell for the commencement of the school day will ring at8.40am. Students who arrive after 8.40am are considered to be late to school and will need to go the StudentOffice to obtain a Late Pass. The school day for all students will end at 3.15pm unless previously advertisedin the Newsletter for occasions such as Parent/Teacher Interviews.All students are expected to be punctual to school each day. If a student is late, a note is requiredfrom your parents explaining the reason for the late arrival.The Student Office will SMS parents of any student who is absent from the College. The trigger for the SMScall is absence from morning homeroom.We have a period by period Online Attendance system in operation and this information i.e. percentage ofclasses attended is on your Semester Reports, and can be a determining factor in the Satisfactory or NotSatisfactory completion of any unit of work in Years 7 to 12.Tram/Train/Bus TravellersA reminder to all students that:‣ As a member of the Academy of Mary Immaculate community you represent the College wheneveryou wear the college uniform. To act in any way that causes concern or hardship to fellowpassengers reflects poorly on yourselves and the college.‣ As concession holders it is an expectation that you offer your seat to all full fare paying passengers,especially elderly people. It is much better to offer your seat to another passenger and receive a“thank you” or “no thanks” than to make no offer at all.‣ School bags should not be placed in aisles where they hinder access to the exits of the tram/train asthis is an issue of the safety of the passengers using public transport.Academy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Secondary Education Inc. A0035660B88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

Information concerning Public transport may be found on the Metlink website www.metlinkmelbourne.com.auor by phoning the Metlink call centre on 131 638.UniformI would like to congratulate students on their neat and tidy appearance at the start of the school year and Iwould thank you, the parents, for ensuring that your daughter continues to wear the Academy uniform withpride.All students have been told of the expectations with regard to the wearing of the Uniform and details of boththe Summer, and Winter, Uniform can be found on page (xiii) of the 2011 Student Planner. Just a fewreminders:• Dress - hem at mid-knee length or longer, belt done up and collar outside the jumper.• Shoes - laces and buckles done up.• Blazer - always worn to and from school.• Hair - tied back if shoulder length or longer.• Earrings - no more than one Sleeper (plain) or stud (plain) in each lobe of the ear – no otherpiercings are permitted.• A Holy medal or cross are the only items of jewellery that may be worn discretely with the uniform.No bracelets please.Students with uniform infringements that require immediate attention i.e. broken buckles on shoes,inappropriate studs/earrings etc will be sent home until the item is fixed/replaced/removed.Mr Adrian Fuller, Deputy PrincipalDIRECTOR OF FAITH AND MISSIONThe Opening School Mass is at 9.30am, 15 th February. Our celebrant will be Fr Peter Varengo.The Year 12 Retreat will be held at Victoria University, Flinders Street, Melbourne on 17 th & 18 th February.The girls will be accompanied by Year 12 RE Teachers and Year 12 Homeroom TeachersTuesday 8.05 am Morning Masses will begin 1 st March. All students and parents welcome. Masses forMarch are as follows:1 st March: Mr Hyland’s Ethics & Morality class8 th March: Ms Moran’s Ethics & Morality class15 th March: Ms Fogarty’s Ethics & Morality class22 nd March: Ms Moran’s Ethics & Morality class29 th March: Mrs Appleby’s Religion in Society class4 th March: Mr De Cata’s Religion in Society classJustice Seminar: The Justice Group participated in a seminar last Friday 4 th February from 2pm until 9pm.We started by reflecting on Justice and what it means to us, followed by a delicious afternoon tea sharedbetween the group. Also we were fortunate enough to have Sister Carole McDonald from the convent talk tous about her experience of assisting those in need. As committed students of the Justice Group, we had alsoplanned out some of the things that we would like to achieve throughout the year. Overall, the experience wasnot only enlightening and inspiring, but we also had an awesome time. Samantha Manglicmot and MonicaVoong 10BVictims of Natural Disasters Fun and Fundraiser: On Friday, we sold blue ribbons for a gold coin ‘donation’at the front gate, and at lunchtime we all gathered to watch an episode of Friends in the hall, also gold coinentry.The Young Mercy Justice Tree conference is held twice a year and I went to the first one in Adelaide overthe summer holidays. There, 22 students from Mercy schools all around Australia, inspire each other with theirburning passion for social justice. Many stories and concerns were shared and new friendships were formed. Ireturned from this trip very inspired and ready to start working on new Justice projects. Karen Nguyen 11Red.Ms Andrea Luscombe, Director of Faith and MissionAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Secondary Education Inc. A0035660B88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNINGCongratulations are due to our students on an excellent start to our school year. This year, the College themeis “Celebrating Unity through Diversity”. It is a wonderful theme that challenges us through its inherent tension.If either Unity or Diversity break free of the other the outcome for a community is debilitating. A communitydominated by Unity becomes bland and withered. A community dominated by Diversity can quickly becomeunworkable. When these opposites combine at a College like Academy, there comes the opportunity tocelebrate the Unity of our Mercy ethos and our striving for excellence with the Diversity of the many culturesthat form our community and the differing learning styles and learning pathways that can be found in ourclassrooms.The Learning Street Project : As a young teacher in the early 1980s, I experienced my first computer in aschool. It had 4 Kilobytes of RAM! How can you possibly compare the learning opportunities for students inschools with the high tech facilities of laptops, ipads, interactive whiteboards, flip cameras, wikis, intranet,internet!!!It is an exciting time to be a teacher. At Academy, we have embraced these opportunities with what we arecalling the Learning Street Project. In ‘concrete and carpet’ terms that means a wonderful renovation of themiddle floor of the E-Building with flexible learning spaces and a technology rich environment. In ‘virtual’terms, we all know that modern information processing devices brings us opportunities for learning in any‘street’ we happen to find ourselves. The reference to the ‘Learning Street’ acknowledges that in modernschools any classroom is a place from which to explore and experience learning in ways free fromgeographical limits and boundaries.Year 10 Students Selecting to Study a Unit 3&4 Subject in 2011: Year 10 students will make their 2012VCE subject selections in August. This seems to be a long time off and students and parents will be given alot of information and support for this process. However, those Year 10 students who may be thinking ofapplying to study one Unit 3&4 subject (ie a Year 12 subject) in their Year 11 studies need to be aware thatthe success of any application to study a VCE Unit 3&4 Study in Year 11 is dependent upon their academicefforts in this semester.For a successful application, both the Year 10 Semester One and Two Reports must have:• An average of a B for all subject grades• No E, E+, UG or NS grades for any subject• No days absent without College ApprovalThese criteria have been established to provide for an objective and fair means of assessing a student’sreadiness to accelerate her VCE studies.The Unit 3&4 acceleration subjects that are available for students in Year 11 are: Business Management,Psychology, Texts and Traditions, Food Technology (Students should have studied a Food Elective in Yr9/10), Further Mathematics (if a student also selects Mathematical Methods (CAS)) and Music SoloPerformancePersonal Learning Goals: As part of the VELS reporting package, on Thursday February 17, all Year 7 – 10students will formally establish a set of about three Learning Goals for this semester. At the end of thesemester, they will reflect upon their efforts to attain these goals. These reflections will form the basis of theStudent Personal Learning Goals component of the Semester Report.Supplementary SAC Sessions: If a student is unable to attend school on the day of an Assessment Taskbecause of illness or a significant family matter, the College requires that a parent contact the College on theday of the absence. When she returns to school, the student must submit a Missed SAC Notification form.These forms can be found in all Homerooms. In most cases, the student will complete the missed task at aSupplementary SAC session. These sessions are held on Mondays and Thursdays after school. If the missedtask is of one period in duration, the student will be required to attend the Supp Session from 3.30 to 4.20. Ifthe task was two periods, she will be required to stay until 5.10. This system seeks to provide a way ofcompleting missed assessments that is fair, efficient and supportive to the student.Mr Mark Hyland, Director of Teaching and LearningAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Secondary Education Inc. A0035660B88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

BUSINESS MANAGEREducation Maintenance Allowance: Important ReminderThe Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is provided to assist eligible families with the costs associatedwith the education of their children.To be eligible for receipt of the EMA you must:• be either a parent or guardian of a primary or secondary school student up to the age of sixteen; and• be an eligible beneficiary of a Centrelink pension, allowance or benefit within the meaning of the StateConcessions Act 2004 or be a Veterans Affairs (TPI) pensioner or be a foster parent.Consequently parents/guardians are able to access the EMA if they have a valid Health Care Card or validPension Card.The eligibility criteria must be met as at the first day of Term 1 (1 February 2011 which is the first day forteaching staff) and Term 3 (18 July 2011).The EMA application must be submitted to the school by 28 February 2011 for the first instalment and 5August 2011 for the second instalment.The EMA provides an annual amount of $230 for primary students and $460 for secondary students and ispaid in two instalments. This amount is split evenly between the parents/guardians and the school. Studentsturning 16 years in 2011 will be paid on a pro rata basis.Payment AmountsInstalment Portion Secondary school*One Parent $ 161.00School $ 161.00Two Parent $ 69.00School $ 69.00Total $ 460.00*Student year level (or age for ungraded and special school students) will form the basis for calculating theamount payable to parents and schools.Parents with continuing eligibility, who are paid the first instalment of 2010 through this school will not berequired to complete a new application for the second instalment. Parents who transfer children to anotherschool after 28 February 2011 and prior to or on 5 August 2011, must reapply at the new school for thesecond instalment.EMA application forms are available from the school office.School Fees2011 School fee statements will sent to Parents the week beginning the 14 th February 2011.We would like to remind Parents of their obligation to have their previous Years fees settled as soon aspossible. Please contact the Business Manager if your circumstances have changed in meeting this obligation.School fees can be paid by BPay (savings & credit card), Credit Card Payments by telephone or in person atReception.Student InsuranceAs part of ensuring Student safety, the College takes out Student Personal Accident Insurance Cover forevery student who is currently enrolled at the Academy - at no additional cost to parents. The Insurer isCatholic Church Insurance Limited. This is an initiative of the Mercy Secondary Education Inc. the GoverningBody of all Mercy schools in Victoria, and the cost of such cover will be paid for by each Mercy school. Thiscover become effective as from 1 st October 2010.The policy is a Student’s Personal Accident and Disability Policy and covers all school activities includingschool related sporting activities, work experience, camps, excursions, and travelling to and from school orschool activities. A pamphlet detailing what the policy covers and how claims can be notified and processed isavailable from the Business Manager, Mr Paul Romanin.Mr Paul Romanin, Business ManagerAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Secondary Education Inc. A0035660B88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

VCE COORDINATOR - REPORTVCE 2011It was wonderful to welcome back students in Year 11 and 12 on Friday, February 4, and see friends reunitingafter a restful break. I look forward to working closely with your daughters in 2011 and look forward to meetingmany of you personally.On Monday February 7, the Year 11 students have started the year with a whole day orientation daydedicated to study skills and work habits. Our facilitator, Marcus McIness, from Key Note Speakers Australia,detailed a range of strategies and behaviours which will no doubt assist the girls in making good choices asthey begin a most important year. It is paramount that students get off to a good start and we hope thissession does exactly that. For many students this year is a fresh start and a symbolic step into the seniorschool which brings with it significant responsibilities and a sustained a need for a consistent work ethic.The Year 12 students also began the year on a positive note with our special guest speaker, Sacha Kaluri,from The Motivational Company speaking to the students about stress and dealing with stress.Her strategies were clear down to earth and easy to follow. She proved to be most entertaining andinformative. It certainly sets the scene for a year of dedicated and focused study!I wish all the senior students a successful year and I remind them to always do to KEEP UP RATHER THANCATCH UP in their studies this year as we look forward to the year ahead. In partnership with you, theparents, I know we can achieve the best outcomes for each and every student.Mr John Andritsos, VCE CoordinatorMATHEMATICS DEPARTMENTWelcome back to the new academic year. By now all students would have met their mathematics teachers,organised their books and calculators and have commenced the first topic or activity.I’d like to take this opportunity to present some key mathematics information to students and parents atdifferent levels.The Year 10 Mathematics Committee is open to all Year 10 students. The committee will promote, prepareand present a range of events for students of other year levels. In previous years these events have includeda Year 7 and 8 Maths Day between AMI and Simonds College students and a Primary Maths Day for Grade 4to 6 students from our local feeder schools. Interested students will be asked to nominate in the next week.Year 10 students were asked on the booklist to purchase a graphing calculator. This technology is introducedin Year 10 so students build their familiarisation and begin using it in their studies. Methods Pathway studentsmust own one and General Pathway students are strongly encouraged to purchase one. It will actually assistthe General Pathways students greatly this year. Students can still obtain a form from the Student Office topurchase this calculator.Academy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Secondary Education Inc. A0035660B88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

Year 9 students have the option of completing Advanced Mathematics. This enables us to provide the mostappropriate content and assessment for all students. Mathematics teachers have explained the process totheir classes and interested students are asked to return the form to their teacher as soon as possible.Year 7 and Year 8 students have to option to participate in the Enrichment Mathematics program. Thisprogram is offered to enthusiastic and capable students who are keen to work on challenging activities andparticipate in various Mathematics competitions. Information about this program will be distributed bymathematics teachers next week.The Australian Mathematics Competition will be held in August and is a competition open to all students.We do ask though, that students who decide to participate will need to prepare for this event by completingprevious papers and studying content areas. Previous papers can be sourced from SIMON and yourmathematics teacher. Registration will occur in term 2.If you have any questions please ring or email me at the college,Mr Craig Tellefson, Head of MathematicsPERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENTWelcome back to another wonderful school year. Students in the Musical have been busy practising thedance routines learned during the school holidays. Well done to all who attended the rehearsals. The castnow needs to get a move on as we approach opening night in May.Millie Sedlarevic and The Western Australian Academy of Performing ArtsCongratulations to Millie Sedlarevic, Music Captain Year 12, 2010, for being offered a position at WAAPA -The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) at Edith Cowan University. WAAPA isrecognised nationally and internationally for the quality of its graduates. WAAPA provides the mostcomprehensive range of performing arts training in Australia and students can choose from a range ofinternationally recognised courses. World-class staff working in state-of-the-art performance and teachingfacilities provide rigorous and specialised training of the highest order. These courses offer students theopportunity to realise their artistic ambitions. Entry into the courses is competitive and prospective studentsundertake an audition and / or interview as part of the application process. The Academy communality wouldlike to wish Millie all the best as she moves to Western Australia to pursue her career in Music, Acting, Songand Dance.Grease The MusicalWith only 95 days to go until opening night, the cast and crew of “Grease, The Musical” have been workinghard to put together a production of exceptional quality. After having a huge success with last year’s “Leaderof the Pack”, the cast of “Grease” is looking forward to the challenges ahead and aims to make this year’smusical even better than the last. Together with the help of Mr Hessey, Mrs Appleby and our team ofchoreographers, we have succeeded in perfecting the first of our dances, which were showcased at thePerforming Arts Concert last year.Over our relaxing 8 week holiday, the cast had three extra rehearsals; the first involved just the leads andproduction team in order to fine tune the script and get the performance skills up to scratch; the other twowere attended by the full cast to get to grips with the new dances. The cast are really looking forward toperforming “Grease”, as it is such a well-known and popular musical and movie. With our Academy girls, andthe Simonds boys, “Grease, The Musical” is certainly a performance not to be missed!Harriet Darby Year 11, Production TeamInstrumental Music LessonsAll students who have private music lessons are to check their lesson times on the timetable located in themusic room. Please notify directly in advance your instrumental teacher if you cannot attend your lessons. Ifthere are any other concerns about private instrumental music lessons please see Mr. Hessey or MrsJessicaSynaphet, Music Secretary, located in the student office. Students who wish to commence privateinstrumental lessons will now have to wait to enrol in Semester Two.Ensembles at the AcademyThe Academy has many ensembles to offer and we welcome any students who show potential in musicaltalents to be a part of the ensembles.• College Band rehearses on Thursdays 3:30pm – 4:45pmAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Secondary Education Inc. A0035660B88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

• Musical Rehearsal Friday 3:30pm – 5:00pm• String Ensemble rehearses on Tuesday 8:00am – 8:30am• College Cantors rehearse Tuesday Lunchtime• Chamber Choir rehearses at various TBA• Music Team meet s on Mondays Lunchtime• Music Theory Friday Mornings 8:00am – 8:30amAny students interested in joining any of the groups should contact Mr. Hessey at the Academy.Best WishesMr Allan Hessey, Head of the Performing ArtsAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Secondary Education Inc. A0035660B88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

PERMISSION TO USE STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHSACADEMY OF MARY IMMACULATEI ______________________________________________________Parent / Guardian’s NameDO give permission for a photograph ofDO NOT give permission for a photograph of_______________________________________________________Daughter’s Nameto be used in any publication produced by the Academy of Mary Immaculate.CATHOLIC EDUCATION OFFICE MELBOURNEI give permission for a photograph of my daughter to be used by the Catholic Education OfficeMelbourne (CEOM) and Catholic Education Commission of Victoria Ltd (CECV) on online andprinted promotional and educational materials without acknowledged, remuneration orcompensation.Licensed under NEALSThe photograph may appear in material which will be available to schools and educationdepartments around Australia under the National Educational Access Licence for Schools (NEALS),which is a licence between education departments of the various states and territories, allowingschools to use licensed material wholly and freely for educational purposes.I __________________________________________________Parent / Guardian’s NameDO give permission toDO NOT give permission tothe CEOM/CECV to use the photograph of my daughter ____________________________________in material available free of charge to schools and education departments around Australia for theCEOM/CECV’s promotional and educational purposes.Signed: ______________________________________ Dated: _____/_____/_____Please return to Student Officemarked attention to Sr Mary Moloney RSM, PrincipalAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Secondary Education Inc. A0035660B88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

ANXIETY & DEPRESSION in children and adolescents(primary and secondary)Presenters: MURRAY EVELYAnxiety disorders and depression in children and youth are common and can persist into adulthood withouteffective intervention. This seminar is designed to assist parents and others to understand anxiety anddepression. The presentation will briefly describe ten anxieties or depression conditions, explain who is mostat risk, parental risk factors, patterns of thinking that can cause anxiety and depressed children andadolescents. For young people, anxiety can also co-exist with other issues or concerns whether itis a family based issue, worry or sadness, a medical or paramedical issue, a learning issue,underachievement, a disability or disorder, a social competency issue, or a school attendance or a behaviourissue. Resources and support services that are available to parents through schools and other professionalswill be discussed.18 May, 7pm – 9pm St Andrew’s – Werribee28 June, 7pm – 9pm St John’s College – Dandenong15 September, 7pm – 9pm St Mary’s – Ascot Vale15 November, 7pm – 9pm St Timothy’s – VermontVALUING GIRLS (primary and secondary)Presenter: ANDREW FULLERRaising girls to be confident and resilient young women is a fine art given the demands placed upon them.This seminar will cover the following:• The active ingredients of resilience• How to promote confidence in young women• Friendship Skills• Concentration and memory skills• Creating happy girls• Building self-esteem and dealing with the anxieties that are toxic to girls• How to communicate with girls11 May, 7pm – 9pm Sacred Heart College –Newtown16 June, 7pm – 9pm St Charles Borremeo – Templestowe18 August, 7pm – 9pm St Francis de Sales – Oak Park6 September, 7pm – 9pm St Paul’s – BentleighHOW TO ENGAGE YOUNG PEOPLE IN CONVERSATION (secondary)Presenter: CHRIS DAICOSThis seminar will look at ‘Communication Killers’ and how to avoid them when trying to communicate withyoung people. It will also provide a hands on opportunity to practice empathy, active listening and reconsiderquestioning skills to help parents and others engage with young people.1 June, 7pm – 9pm Killester College – Springvale3 August, 7pm – 9pm St Ignatius’ College – Drysdale12 October, 7pm – 9pm Mercy College – Coburg25 October, 7pm – 9pm Parade College – BundooraRegistration/Further InformationContact Mrs Shirley O'Sullivan on 9464 5225 or email shirley@stclaresthomastown.catholic.edu.au CatholicEducation Office Melbourne, Parent Seminar Series Coordinator or your school.All seminars cost $10 per personAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Secondary Education Inc. A0035660B88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au