In Fide Issue 10 2007.pub - Whitefriars

In FideWHITEFRIARS COLLEGE Inc. • 156 Park Road Donvale Victoria 3111Issue No 10 4 May, 2007From the Acting PrincipalAs Fr Paul informed you last week, he is attending a Carmelite ProvincialChapter meeting this week, along with Fr Kierce and Br Sean. We wish themwell in the deliberations in which they will have been engaged throughout theweek.Our Year 9 students have been away on their Outdoor Learning Camp all week,some on the Bogong High Plains, some in the Mitchell River area. Reports todate indicate that the boys, and the staff accompanying them, are having achallenging but highly satisfying experience. We look forward to their safereturn late on Friday afternoon.Our 1 st XVIII Football team played their opening M.C.C. Herald-Sun Shieldgame on Tuesday afternoon against St. Joseph’s, Geelong. In a fast and opengame of Football, our boys remained competitive against a very strong St.Joseph’s team until late in the final quarter when the visitors kicked severalgoals to win by 58 points. Despite their disappointment at the loss, our boysplayed well for most of the game and can confidently look forward to a fairlysuccessful season. Congratulations, too, to Andy Otten and Chris Hoegel ontheir inclusion in the Under 18 Victorian Metro training squad in the lead up tothe National Championships later in the year.On Tuesday evening our DAV (Debating Association of Victoria) debaters wereinvolved in their latest round of debates. Whilst our A and B teams lost by verynarrow margins our C grade team had a 4 point win over their opponents, withBrenton Shaw voted best speaker. Well done to all our teams for theirdedication.Also on Tuesday evening, around 50 families gathered in the Healy-WilsonTheatre for a presentation titled Keys Please, a VicRoads sponsored program forlearner drivers and their parents. By all accounts it was a most worthwhilepresentation.Lord, we thank youfor all your gifts to us.Guide our minds andhearts to treat eachother with dignity andrespect as we work forpeace in the world andin our lives.We ask this throughChrist, Our Lord.Amen.Preparations for this year’s Whitefriars/Siena musical, The Pajama Game,continue apace, with a music camp held here at the College last weekend. Thestudents were put through their paces accompanied by the full orchestra and allare eagerly awaiting the opening night, Wednesday 23 May. Tickets can bepurchased by phoning 9872 8251. Still on a musical note, next Tuesdayevening (8 May) our Music department will be holding their Instrumental MusicStudio Concert in the Healy-Wilson Theatre, commencing at 7.30pm.Next week will be Social Justice Week at the College, with a number of activitiestaking place throughout the week, including a Battle of the Bands, a Staffversus Student debate, a Letter Writing session, and a Whitefriars versus Sienasenior student Basketball match. At all of these events students will beencouraged to donate to particular College sponsored charities. Please note,too, that next Friday will be a Casual Attire (free dress) day at the College withproceeds going to the Carmelite Mission in East Timor.A reminder that Semester 1 Parent/Teacher/Student interviews for students inYears 7-10 will be held next Wednesday, commencing at 4.00pm, and also nextThursday, commencing at 1.00pm. Booking forms were handed out this weekand emailed last week. Please make the most of this opportunity to meet withall of your son’s teachers and find out how he is progressing. Please note, too,that whilst next Thursday will be a student free day, students in Years 7 and 8who are involved in ACC Sport will be required to come to school to fulfil theirsporting commitments. Further details can be found on page 5 of this issue.Our prayers and sympathy are extended to the Carrigg family on the recentdeaths of Terry and Val (parents of former students Tim and Chris). May theyboth rest in peace and may their family be held in the care of Our Lady ofMount Carmel.Mr Neal CrossanTelephone (613) 9872 8200 Facsimile (613) 9872 4343 Email principal@whitefriars.vic.edu.auWebsite http://www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au ABN: 35 808 045 134 Reg. No. A0029974Y

4 May, 2007 Page 2Students’ CornerThe Pajama Game 2007The Whitefriars and Siena musical production of the Pajama Game is underway!After auditions in November last year, the cast and orchestra have been tirelesslyworking to perfect the performance in time for opening night on the 23 rd of May.Can the Union win their way to a 7½ cent raise? Will Sid and Babe find true love?If you want the answer to these questions, then come and watch thishighly-talented and well-rehearsed edition of Pajama Game! After manywell-acclaimed and sensational productions in previous years Whitefriars andSiena Colleges will attempt to outdo itself again! To get tickets contact SandraKennedy in the Music office on 9872 8251 and don’t miss out! Tickets are $24 foradults, $18 for concession card holders and $70 for a family (two adults and twochildren). Opening night tickets are all $15. There are only six shows so get inquick before they all sell out!Wednesday 23 rd MayFriday 25 th MaySaturday 26 th MayWednesday 30 th MayFriday 1 st JuneSaturday 2 nd JuneWe await your viewing pleasure!Name:Year Level:Student ProfileBoss Surarotprajak10 M2Need Help with Maths?Victor FallonDaniel ColangeloMusic Captain 2007 Drama Captain 2007Hello my name is Surarotprajak Natthiwut and I have anick name ‘Boss’. I’m sixteen years old and I come fromThailand. My Homestay rules are very good. The Mothertakes care of everything and she has three children, onegirl and two boys. The first time I came to Australia Iwent to Language School for several months, this year Icame to Whitefriars College.At Whitefriars every student is so good in this school, we have a lot of peoplefrom Asia but different countries, some people come from Hong Kong andsome are from China and others from other countries, I come from Thailand.About my skills of study, I have middle skills of study. When I came toWhitefriars College the first term I felt that this school was very big. Theteachers in this school take care of the International Students, so I am verydetermined to study at Whitefriars College.With Term 2 well underway, it is time to again highlight the opportunities forstudents to gain some extra assistance in Maths.• For all students – Friday lunchtime help is offered in Room 18. Here studentscan spend a short time or all of lunch gaining assistance from Mr Fischer andMr Payne.• For Year 7 & 8 students - Tutoring by selected VCE students is available eachday after school in the Undercroft. This program is now in its third year andhas proven to be very constructive. Ms Riddle is in charge of matching tutorswith Year 7 and 8 students (an email to Ms Riddle is the first step if tutoring isrequired).• For Year 9 students – Wednesday after school help is offered until 4.30pm inthe Undercroft with Ms Riddle.• For all VCE students – Wednesday Period 3 in the Undercroft with Mr Yeo andMrs Georgakopoulos.Starting this term are GRAPHIC CALCULATOR help classes. Any VCE studentrequiring extra assistance or wanting to learn new functions on the calculator cancome to Room 18 each Friday at lunchtime.Mr Jason FischerHead of MathematicsYoung St. Vinnie’sNext week is the beginning of Maydayin May - a Community Service projectrun by the Young St. Vinnie's group atWhitefriars. Throughout the month ofMay, students are encouraged to bringin clothing and non-perishable fooditems for the needy in our community.Please everyone give generously tohelp out those less fortunate thanourselves. Food and clothing items willbe collected from Pastoral Care roomseach morning.Michael WalterSocial Justice CaptainRed CrossBlood BankThank you to the followingstudents who donatedthis week:Gareth BroadhurstKyle ConrauPatrick HayesThey each received 6 hoursCommunity Service as well as theirmilkshake (one strawberry, onechocolate and one blue heaven),and saved 3 lives each.Update on Danielle, thepremature baby mentioneda couple of weeks ago.Danielle is facing heart surgerysoon to close an opening in herheart that shouldn't still be thereafter birth, and last week she hadher fourth blood transfusion sincebeing born 7 weeks ago, 14 weekspremature. Donors such as theones named above help keepbabies like little Danielle alive.Give blood - it's a gift of life.For information please see MrsCrossman or any of the donors.

4 May, 2007 Page 3Notebook CareThe following set of reminders about notebook care was communicated to allstudents earlier this week. They are intended to help students avoid inconvenienceand unnecessary cost.When students are first issued with their notebooks, each is supplied with a thinfoam sheet between the screen and keyboard. This 'screen saver' is part of thenotebook kit and students are expected to continue using it to protect the screenfrom wear and tear during storage and transport. Failure to use this foam sheetcould lead to excessive wear and tear on the screen for which students will be heldaccountable. The Notebook Service Centre will replace the foam sheet free ofcharge should it become lost or damaged. Any student who isn’t currently using a'screen saver' should collect one from the Notebook Service Centre as soon aspossible.While the notebook carry bag provides excellent protection against impact andtravel damage, students need to ensure their notebook is properly packed into thecarry bag to obtain the full benefit. The main body of the carry bag should only beused for the notebook. The pouch on top of the carry bag is deliberately small andshould only be used for the power supply, power cord, and, if students have them,a network cable and/or small mouse. When travelling to and from school, thecarry bag must always remain inside the backpack. Students who travel by publictransport should always keep their backpack with them - on their lap if sitting orbetween their legs if standing. If a student’s notebook sustains damage on publictransport because it is not in their possession, it may not be covered by insurance.As part of the College Computer Use Policy, students are required to maintain theirnotebook in good working order, not alter its configuration and not install utilitiesor other software that alters the user interface. This includes products like StyleXP and Windows Blinds. If students tamper with their notebook’s configuration oralter the user interface, the notebook will be re-imaged and the standard servicefee ($35) will be charged.Each student requires full administrator rights to his notebook because of the wayMicrosoft has designed Windows XP. Consequently, each student’s account is amember of the Administrators group on his own notebook. These administratorrights allow students to install hardware devices and additional educationalsoftware. Students do not gain any additional rights by using the localAdministrator account. In fact, on a student notebook, the Administrator accounthas less rights than the students own account. The purpose of the Administratoraccount is to allow Service Centre staff to log on to notebooks when they arebrought into the Service Centre for repair. If students tamper with the localAdministrator account and Service Centre staff can not access the notebook torepair it, the notebook will be re-imaged and the standard service fee will becharged.Finally, a few words about backing up. Almost every week, a notebook hard drivedies and a student loses everything on his notebook. Some students keep theirfiles backed up and while a failed hard drive may be an inconvenience, it’s not adisaster. Unfortunately, many students don’t back up – instead, they hope it won’thappen to them. A student’s work is his time and effort – it’s too important to takerisks with. If it was worth doing in the first place, it’s worth backing up.If you have any questions about any of these matters, please contact theNotebook Service Centre (nbsc@whitefriars.vic.edu.au or 9872 8302).Mr Warren MoseleyComputer Centre ManagerOUR LADY OF SION COLLEGE, BOX HILLINFORMATION EVENING FOR YEAR 7 2009, 2010 & 2011Thursday 17 May 2007 at 7.30pm in the Louise Humann Centre atOur Lady of Sion College. The College staff and students warmly inviteYears 3, 4 & 5 students and parents to our Year 7 Information Evening.Meet the Principal, discover more about our exciting learning programs andreceive enrolment information. Supper provided.TALK & TOURS – You are also welcome to join us on one of our regular"Talk & Tours" of the College. These are held on the first Monday of eachmonth during the school term from 9.00-10.00am.ACC Cross Country -Season 2007The season for 2007 is about to startand we are looking forward to somemore great performances to build onour efforts from last year.Training will commence next Monday14 May at 3.30pm after school at thegymnasium.Squad lists comprising of students fromlast year and House Cross Countryresults are already up on the gymboard with teachers for each agegroup.Training will be on every Monday at3.30pm and Thursday morning at7.15am.Once again, we will be providingbreakfast after training on Thursdays.Our coach, Tom Kelly and Captains,Matthew Hodges and Chris Ellis arelooking forward to having an enjoyableseason.We are counting on everyone’s supportto move up into a top 3 placing thisyear.Leggings will also be for sale again thisyear for $35. I encourage all squadmembers to have a pair to help withtraining.Look forward to seeing everyone at ourfirst session.Main diary dates• Monday 14 May - training starts,3.30pm (every Monday/Thursday)• Saturday 16 June - Road Relays(Latrobe University)• Saturday 21 July - VictorianChampionships (Bundoora Park)• Wednesday 12 September - ACCChampionships (Bundoora Park)Mr Shane CotterMaster in Charge Cross CountryTo register for either event or for further information pleasecontact the Registrar, Julianne Brandon, on 9890 9097Our Lady of Sion College – Educational Excellence since 19281065 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill Telephone: 9890 9097email: info@sion.melb.catholic.edu.au

4 May, 2007 Page 4Manningham CommunityKiwanis Produce MarketLocated at the ManninghamCity Council car park(Melways Reference 47 F 1)Saturday 12 May8:00am until noonGold coin donation at entrance(Money goes to supportKiwanis Community Projects)For further details please contactSean Keefe on 9872 8284 or 0404 290 584Building a better futureVolunteers NeededDo you have some spare time on your hands?Are you interested in helping others?Do you enjoy working as part of a group/team?Have you been involved in fundraising committees before?Would you like to be involved in helping us to promote Carmelite life and missions in particular our East Timor mission?If you can answer yes to any two questions above, then I would like to hear from you!This is really Important!!!The future holds some very exciting prospects for the Carmelites of Australia and East Timor. Part of my vision isto establish a volunteer working committee who can help us to promote our missions to the wider community.The committee would be Melbourne based, and work closely with the fundraising and development officelooking at ways we can engage the community more in our work.Part of this would be to invite people to be more involved with us, for example by holding small and annual events.If you have the passion to help others and you are energetic and enthusiastic then I would love to hear from you.Please call Nancy Mercurio on 9690 8822COMING SOON!Opening Night - Wednesday 23 MayCLICK HEREFor Ticket Booking Form

4 May, 2007 Page 5Sport ReportBy this time next week all of our teams will have begun their ACC Competition for this term. A highlight this week was theperformance of our Senior Hockey team which travelled to St. Bernard’s in a rematch of the 2006 Grand Final and came away with avery impressive 2-0 win. We also began the Senior Football season with our 1 st XVIII losing to a strong St. Joseph’sGeelong team. Despite the loss there were some very encouraging signs among our team. Well done to our Year 7 Division 1 teamswho kicked off their sporting career at Whitefriars with a clean sweep of wins over Mazenod in Hockey, Basketball & Table Tennis.Year 7 & 8 ACC Sport -Parent/Teacher InterviewsPlease note that this Thursday 10 May (Student Free Day) our Year 7 & 8 squads haveACC Fixtures to which we are committed.Games on this day are as follows and all players need to be at the College in SportUniform with correct gear for their games by the stated times:Year 7 (Division 1) ACC Basketball, Hockey & Table Tennis – Round 2 v. SalesianBasketball - Meet at the Gym by 12.30pm (Return by approx. 3.30pm)Hockey – Meet at the Gym by 1.15pm (Return by approx. 4.00pm)Table Tennis – Meet in the Gym by 1.00pm (Finish approx. 3.00pm)Year 7 (Division 2) ACC Basketball, Hockey & Table Tennis –Round 1 v. St. Bernard’sAll games start at 1.30pm at St. Bernard’s Essendon - Meet at the Bus Turning Circleby 12.00pm (Estimated Return – 4.30pm)Year 8 ACC Basketball, Hockey & Table Tennis – Round 1 v. MazenodBasketball & Table Tennis – Meet in the Gym by 1.00pm (Finish approx. 3.00pm)Hockey – Meet at the Gym by 12.30pm (Estimated return by 3.00pm)Unfortunately these games fall on a student-free day because of Parent /TeacherInterviews. However, we must meet our commitment to other Colleges and the ACC.Therefore, all students are expected to meet their commitments as listed. Parents aremost welcome to come along and support the boys.If any students in squads have difficulty getting to/from the College on Thursday theymust communicate this to their team coach so that we can possibly arrange someconvenient pick up/drop off points.Next WeekFor ACC Fixtures I have included the venue and the Estimated Return Time (ERT) toWhitefriars to assist parents collecting students.Tuesday 8 May: Year 9/10 SportYear 9 ACC Sport – Round 3 v. SalesianBasketball at Salesian College, Chadstone, 69 H3 (ERT – 4.30pm)Hockey at Ashwood Hockey Field, 60 H11 (ERT - 4.00pm)Table Tennis at Oakleigh Recreation Centre, 69 H6 (ERT – 4.30pm)Year 10 ACC Sport – Round 3 v. St. Bede’sBasketball at St. Bede's College, Mentone, 87 K7 (ERT – 5.00pm)Hockey at Mentone Grammar Playing Fields, Keysborough, 88 H11 (12.00 start - ERT3.10pm)Table Tennis at St. Bede's College, Mentone, 87 K7 (ERT – 5.00pm)Wednesday 9 May:Senior ACC Sport – Round 2 v. CBC St. KildaBasketball at Whitefriars College – McPhee GymHockey at Doncaster Hockey Club, 34 G7 (ERT – 3.30pm)Table Tennis at Whitefriars College – Guggenheimer GymThursday 10 May: Parent/Teacher Interviews – See note aboveYr 7 (Div 1) ACC Sport – Round 2 v. SalesianBasketball at Doncaster Leeds St. Basketball Stadium, 47 K1 - Meet at the Gym by12.30pm (Return by approx. 3.30pm)Hockey at Elgar Park, Box Hill, 47 B3 – 2.30pm start – meet at the Gym by 1.15pm(Return by approx. 4.00pm)Table Tennis at Whitefriars College (Guggenheimer Gym) – meet in the Gym by1.00pm (Finish by approx. 3.00pm)Yr 7 (Div 2) ACC Sport – Round 1 v. St. Bernard’sat St. Bernard’s College, Essendon, 27 K3 – games start at 1.30pm – meet at the BusTurning Circle by 12.00pm (Estimated Return – 4.30pm)Yr 8 ACC Sport – Round 1 v. MazenodBasketball & Table Tennis at Whitefriars College (Guggenheimer Gym) – meet in theGym by 1.00pm (Finish by approx. 3.00pm)Hockey at Doncaster Hockey Club, 34 G7 – start 1.15pm – meet at the Gym by12.30pm (Estimated return by 3.00pm)Friday 11 May:Year 9 ACC Sport – Round 2 v. De La Salle (Rescheduled from 1 May – Camp)Basketball at De La Salle College, Malvern, 59 C8 (ERT – 4.30pm)Hockey at Hawthorn/Malvern Hockey Centre, 59 E3 (ERT - 4.00pm)Table Tennis at Princes Entertainment Centre, Carnegie, 68 J3 (ERT – 4.30pm)Mr Peter CiardulliHead of SportGood SportNominationsEach week we have many students whoexcel in Sport, whether it be in ACCSport or Non-ACC Sport. Each weekstaff members are asked to nominatestudents who have demonstratedexcellence via their performances,participation, sportsmanship,cooperation and teamwork. Thefollowing students have been nominatedAs GOOD SPORTS for this week:Year 11:Adam PearsonRobert ColaneriAlex GeilingsYear 12:Andy OttenZac NatoliLiam BarkerDaniel Di BartolomeoJustin AverACC ResultsFootball1 st XVIII: St. Joseph’s Geel16.14-110 d.Whitefriars 7.10-52BasketballSenior A: Whitefriars 69 d.St. Bernard’s 26Senior B: Whitefriars 62 d.St. Bernard’s 44Year 10A: CBC St. Kilda 33 d.Whitefriars 31Year 10B: Whitefriars 35 d.CBC St. Kilda 14Year 7 (1) A: Whitefriars 36 v.Mazenod 17Year 7 (1) B: Whitefriars 36 v.Mazenod 8HockeySenior: Whitefriars 2 d.St. Bernard’s 0Year 10: Whitefriars d.CBC St. Kilda (Forfeit)Year 7 (1): Whitefriars 6 d.Mazenod 0Table TennisSenior: St. Bernard’s 10/51 d.Whitefriars 5/24Year 10: Whitefriars 13/64 d.CBC St. Kilda 2/11Year 7 (1): Whitefriars 9/42 v.Mazenod 6/331st XVIII ACCFootball ReportCLICK HERE

4 May, 2007 Page 6Whitefriars CollegeCalendarMonday 7 May• Social Justice Week• Student Photos Re-Shoot 9.00am -VET/VCAL, Pastoral Groups C2 & T5and Portraits Re-Shoot• Year 10 ODE Canoeing Excursion toYarra River 1.15-5.00pmTuesday 8 May• Year 11 Legal Studies Excursion toSupreme Court 8.00am-1.00pm• Year 12 Studio Arts Excursion toNational Gallery of Victoria• Instrumental Music Studio Concert- Healy Wilson Theatre & FunctionsRoom 7.00-9.00pmWednesday 9 May• Year 7E, 7S, 7T & 7L RE Excursionto St Patrick’s Cathedral• ICAS Science Competition - VCEPeriod 3 & Years 7-10 Period 4• Parent Teacher InterviewsA-K - 4.00-6.00pm & 7.00-9.30pmThursday 10 May• Student Free Day• Year 7 & 8 ACC Sport - See page 5for further details• Parent Teacher InterviewsA-Z - 1.00-3.00pmL-Z - 4.00-6.00pm & 7.00-9.30pmFriday 11 May• SRC Casual Attire Day• Class of 1977 Reunion 7.30pmMonday 14 May• ACC Concert Band & PercussionWorkshop at Salesian College -9.00am-3.00pm• Year 8.6 Science Excursion toCERES, Brunswick 12.00-3.00pm• Year 10 ODE Climbing Excursion toNunawading Hardrock 1.15-3.15pmTuesday 15 May• VCE ODE Grampians Camp Depart• Year 11 Kairos Depart 3.30pm• Year 11 Excursion to St Joseph’sMelkite Catholic Church, Fairfield9.00am-1.00pm• DAV Debating - Round 3 at TinternCollege 7.00-9.00pm• Instrumental Music Studio ConcertFunctions Room 7.30-9.30pm• Year 7 2008 Parent NotebookInformation Evening 7.30-9.30pmWednesday 16 May• Environment Group Excursion toMelbourne Zoo 12.45-3.00pmFriday 18 May• Year 9/10 Geography Excursion toSorrento Beach 8.00am-3.10pm• Year 11 Kairos Return 5.00pm• VCE ODE Grampians Camp Return10.00pm (approx)Monday 21 May• Year 10 ODE Climbing Excursion toNunawading Hardrock 1.15-3.15pmWednesday 23 May• “Pajama Game” MusicalPerformance Opening Night 7.30pmFrom the CollegeServicesCoordinatorYear 12 students should havereceived invitations to their Formal bynow. It is a wonderful occasion and isone not to be missed. The Formalwill be held at No. 9 Darling Street onFriday 29 June 2007. We lookforward to as many studentsattending as possible. PleaseRSVP promptly.Diary Note - Monday 23 JulyMass will be celebrated in the Chapelat 7.30pm to celebrate the Feast ofOur Lady of Mount Carmel. AllMothers are most welcome. Pleasemake a note of the dateand invite your friends.Thanks to the Mothers who haveassisted this week in the Canteen andCollege Services. We appreciate allyour help!Mrs Marie CameronParents’ AssociationEntertainment Books arestill available.There are only 20 copies left.If you would like to orderone, please phone Mrs MarieCameron on 9872 8307and your son can collect itimmediately.Books cost $60.00. Yoursupport is really appreciated.FREE Mother & Son week!!!Starting Monday 7th MayPARENTS!You can train for FREE withyour sons in any of thecoming weeks!Come in and start gettingfit this year!!!Call James on 9872 8390 formore info or just come in!Canteen Roster7 - 11 MayMonday 7 MayJanene Ferrarin Annette SlightTheresa Napoli Elizabeth McEveyAmanda Freeman Sheryl SazenisSharon Dalgleish Anna MazzoneMary Tonti-Filippini Sue HillDeirdree Geilings Diane CooperTuesday 8 MayKim Thorley Marie Di BattistaAnne Serrao Kerry BowlettKaren Zammit Josie ToceCarolyn Millard Janet CostaJulie GibelliniAntonietta Bua-JonesWednesday 9 MayElizabeth Doria Connie RomeoRoseann Spence Brenda KalladyIrene Mason Andrea BaileyMargaret Houghton Zeina RushThursday 10 MayStudent Free Day -Parent Teacher InterviewsFriday 11 MayMirella DragoImelda BarkerVera BajanDi MillerBernice WebbAdele MarulliSERVICESMonday 7 MayRobyn CroninMary PearsonAnn O'BrienMaryann StreetTrish NicholsonChristine CouttsKathryn BowmanKylie McKeownTuesday 8 MayMaureen Leone Lorraine KhouryHeather FitzgeraldWednesday 9 MayJenny McMahon Louise MilesRuth CalandraThursday 10 MayStudent Free Day -Parent Teacher InterviewsFriday 11 MayMandi TannerElizabeth BowmanUniform ExchangeThe Uniform ExchangeWILL NOT operate onTuesday 8, 15 or 22 May.If you need assistance please phoneMrs Marie Cameron on 9872 8307as she may be able to assist you.