Newsletter March 4 09 - Marist College Kogarah

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FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPALAll students have received a copy of the Assessmentbooklet for their Year Group; I hope that parents havehad an opportunity to look through this with their sons,becoming aware of expectations and tasks as they will fallacross the semester and year. A big thanks to Ms Romberg,the Curriculum Coordinator, who, with the Studies Coordinators,put(s) a great deal of time and effort into the materials,timelines, expectations etc included in and for Assessments.All students received a copy of a letter regarding the Staff ProfessionalDevelopment Day to be held next Tuesday March 10.If students have missed out on this letter they can collect itfrom the College Reception.A reminder to parents dropping their sons to school not to enterWashington Street please. Rockdale Council and Kogarah Policehave been active in the area of late monitoring traffic andparking; for the safety of all students and staff we really need tokeep Washington Street free of double parking, U-Turns, 3point turns – Dunmore, Wolseley and streets connected tothem are ideal for dropping off, all with short walks to the College.With best wishes,Patrick O’ReillyAssistant PrincipalREMINDERYear 7, 2010 Parent Information Evening (tonight) March 4 in the Marist Centre, 7.00pm.This is an opportunity for parents to see the College and to hear what we have to offer in the wayof a Marist Education.SYDNEY FEDERATION OF CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENTSInvite you to theAnnual General Meetingand Election of Office Bearers for 2009Guest Speakers:• Dr Dan White—Executive Director of Catholic Schools, Archdiocese of Sydney.• Warren Hopley—School Principal, St John’s Primary, Auburn. What influences authentic school/parent partnerships?• Peter Ford—Head of Employment Relations, Catholic Education Office, Sydney. What are the legal responsibilitiesof school Parent Bodies?• Bob Patterson—Professional Officer, Catholic Education Office, Sydney. What are the financial responsibilitiesof school Parent Bodies?Venue: The Catholic Education Office, 38—40 Renwick Street, Leichhardt.Date: Wednesday 25th March, 2009.Light supper served at the completion of proceedings at 9.30pm. There is no parking available in the grounds, Meteredparking is available in Renwick Street. (Please PARK and ENTER from Renwick Street)For more information go to www.ceo.syd.catholic.edu.au and click on ‘for parents’.Registration forms are available at the College Office.Beginning on Ash Wednesday (for the Latin Rite)Lent is:• A Time of Preparation through Prayer, Penance and Almsgiving• A Time of Remembering and Reflection• A Time of Repentance and Renewal• A Time of Forgiveness• A Time of GrowthWhile Lent is a time for the wholeCatholic Community to prepare forEaster, it is also a time of preparationfor those people waiting to be receivedinto the Church through theSacraments of Initiation at the EasterVigil.The Sundays of Lent during 2009(Year B) follow an established pattern.First Sunday:The Temptation of Christ in the DesertSecond Sunday: The TransfigurationThird Sunday:Jesus and the Money ChangersFourth Sunday: God so loved the worldFifth Sunday:Wanting to see JesusIn a poignant way these Gospel passages deepen our understanding of thepower that Jesus can have on our lives. During the weekdays of Lent theScriptures focus on the traditional themes of the season.The Church has set aside certain times throughout the year to help us rememberparticular events in the life of Jesus and to remind us of who we areand what we are called to do.During the liturgical season of Lent, which lastsfor forty days, we remember the forty days thatJesus spent alone in the desert. In the course of aliturgical year the whole mystery of Christ is unfolded,from his birth through to his Ascensionand to Pentecost. Lent is one of these times whenthe Church especially calls us to do penance andto renew our love for God and for others.UNIFORM SHOP NEWSMCK Blazers: All sizes now available. In preparationfor Term 2, now is the time for blazer fittings.To avoid disappointment, it is best to befitted early. The Uniform Shop will be fitting boysduring March for the winter blazer.Now in stock:Calculator: Casio FX82AU $32.00Safety glasses $ 9.00Black leather belts—all sizes $22.00MCK swimwear—all sizes $38.00MCK Chiropak School bags—med. $92.00Reminder: Phone order/payments are acceptedfor major credit cards. Boys require ID on pickup. Cheque facility also available with fulldriver’s licence and contact details listed on reverseside
In this Centenary Year, wetake time to reflect the successesand achievements ofthe past and formulate a plan that will take MCK into the next 100 years as a leadingschool in Catholic Education.During the Cocktail Party held on 20th February, Br Kelvin Canavan in his last officialduty as Director of Catholic Education, launched the Mission and Vision Statementthat will act as a blueprint for the future of all at Marist Kogarah.This document was drawn up after consultation with staff, students and parents ofthe College and shows the Vision and Values of everyone who is part of the MaristKogarah Community. With its rich history and future direction so clearly defined,MCK will continue to grow.Accompanying this Newsletter is a copy of this important document for you to read.Mrs Sue Dein.Executive Director of Schools Br KelvinCanavan, MCK Principal John Riordan andMinister for Gaming and Racing, KevinGreene.Spiritual Formation Team member Br Robert O’Connor, Kevin Greene, EasternRegion Director John Couani, author of the History of MCK book Br Tony Butler andBr Kelvin Canavan.Vicki Lavorato, Regional Consultant andMCK teacher Darren Chantler.MCK Archivist Sr Catherine Harris, Br Kelvin Canavan, Sr Pat Anderson (MCK Archivist1995—2007), Br Tony Butler and Peter McNamara, Executive Director MaristMinistries.A JOURNEY FOR YEAR 11On Monday February 16, Year 11 students were fortunateto spend the day together, getting to know themselves,one-another and God more deeply. The theme for the daywas “Journey” and provided an important first step in thefinal years of their schooling. As students embark on theirsenior studies,it is vital thatthey are ableto set goalsknowing thatthey enjoy thesupport of theirclassmatesand teachers.The facilities,at the ElanoraConferenceCentre, and the weather hampered the proceedings but did not dampen the spirits ofthe students. They willingly engaged in activities such as “Getting to Know You” andMeditation.Thanks to all staff and students for the day – it was a positive experience for individualsand effective in building community spirit. Mrs Lyn Blundell REC Coordinator
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