Remembrance Day - Academy of Mary Immaculate

ooks online by logging into the Landmark website, via the Landmark icon, which will be placed on the Academywebsite later term.After December 14 th Booklists will need to be forwarded directly to Landmark School Supplies. The collection date forthe Books will be Wednesday, January 18 th 2012 from midday to 3.00pm at the College.Student Free Day – Friday, November 25 thThis is to remind parents that there will be no classes on Friday, November 25 th as this is a Correction and ReportWriting Day for staff, in preparation for the distribution of the Semester 2 Reports on Wednesday, December 14 th .Mr Adrian Fuller, Deputy PrincipalDIRECTOR OF FAITH AND MISSIONEach Year 7 homeroom will attend a reflection day on the following days: Tuesday 15 th November: 7 Blue,Wednesday 16 th 7 Green, Tuesday 22 nd 7 Silver, and Wednesday 23 rd 7 Red.Tuesday Morning Masses will be hosted by the following RE classes in Term 4: 8 th November 8 Blue, 15 thNovember 8 Green, 22 nd November 8 Red, and 29 th 8 Silver. Starting at 8.05 and finishing at 8.35, all are welcome,especially families and friends of students who are hosting the Mass.DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNINGMs Andrea Luscombe, Director of Faith and MissionYear 11 Examination Dates. This is advance notice that Year 11 Exams will be held from November 18 to 24.Following the exams, the Year 11 students will be engaged in the VCE Unit 3&4 (Yr 12, 2012) orientation classes fromMonday November 28 to Friday December 2. These are important and compulsory classes for the girls. The last dayfor the Year 11 students will be Friday December 2.Year 9& 10 Examination Dates The Year 9 & 10 Semester Examinations for LOTE, English, Mathematics andScience will be held from November 28 to December 1.VCAA Unit 4 Examinations The VCAA examinations have commenced this week. I encourage all VCE Unit 3 & 4students to stay positive and focused as they work their way through their examinations. A reminder that past papersand examiners’ reports can be found on the college intranet and at the VCAA website (www.vcaa.vic.edu.au).All students should revisit their copy of the ‘VCE Exams Navigator’ to refresh themselves as to the rules relating to theexaminations.Mr Mark Hyland, Director of Teaching and LearningYEAR 7 REPORTIndividual AchievementsIt is with great pride we acknowledge the artistic endeavours of StephanieViolo in Year 7. Stephanie has had her work exhibited and has receivedaccolades for her compositions.This is Stephanie in front of her painting (birds) at the Royal MelbourneShow for which she won 3rd Prize for the Junior Art-Secondary Year 7-8category. Most recently she completed an oil painting of her pet dog FIZZand this was part of an exhibition.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

SPORTS REPORTIndividual AchievementsCongratulations to Asha Till for her success at the recent Karate World Championships in Sydney. Asha won theGirls Black Belt Team Sparring title and also received a second place for Karate Sumo.This is a wonderful result for Asha. We look forward to hearing of future successes.Mrs Tyrell Harding, Director of SportsIRC REPORTRAGE members attend the Inky awards15 lucky members of RAGE attended the Inkyfest at the State Library of Victoria on 25 th October. The daycommenced with a dramatisation of the kidnap scene from Stolen, the winner of last year’s Golden Inky Award. JaneHiggins, author of The Bridge, talked to us about how she was inspired to write her first novel for young adults and ofher interest in the lives of young people today.Penny Tangey then entertained everyone with her amusing stories about herself as a young girl keen to become agreat novelist, however, it was only when she went to Washington with her partner and found herself unemployed thatshe found the time to write her first novel, Loving Richard Feynman, an amusing story about a girl who falls in lovewith a poster of famous physicist, Richard Feynman.After a short break the judges of the Inky Awards explained the judging process. All agreed that one of the best thingsabout being a judge was receiving 20 free books to read.In the third session after lunch Fiona Wood talked about her experiences as a script writer for television shows suchas Neighbours compared with her experience as a writer. She commented that writing for television is like going to aparty while writing a book is like going on a date.Tristan Bancks then amused us with his story about how he had his appendix removed as a way of avoiding detentionwith the school librarian. He also stressed the importance of reading in the writing process.Finally the big moment arrived and the Director of Education Services at the State Library announced the winners ofthe Golden and Silver Inkys: The Golden Inky was awarded to James Moloney for his book, Silverwater and theSilver Inky was awarded to Cassandra Clare for Clockwork Angel.Ms McPhee, Head of Information ServicesAcademy 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

Thomastown shop hoursMon to Fri 9am until 5pmSat9am until 2pmExtended Hours for AcademySat Oct 22 nd 9am until 3pmChristmas TradingWe close Dec 23 rd and reopen Jan 3 rdAcademy shop hours during termTues 3pm until 4pmFri 12.40pm until 1.40pmThe Academy shop will also be openduring the following times:Tues Dec 13 th 10am until 2pm2012Tues Jan 24 th 8am until 12pmFri Jan 27 th 1pm until 5pmTues Jan 31 st 8am until 2pmFir Feb 3 rd 1pm until 5pmAcademy 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

Work ExperienceStudents interested in finding Work Experience might like to log on to link provided below and discoverwhat fabulous opportunities are on offer. Students can search for Work Experience opportunities, as wellas find useful tips about applying for Work Experience, etc. Visithttp://www.workexperiencedirectory.com.au/.Work Experience Opportunities in 2012Students considering applying for a Work Experience placement in a hospital next year might like toexplore the following options:1. Royal Women’s HospitalYear 10 Secondary School Work Experience places will only be available to students who can participate in the program on the available datesoffered by the Women's Hospital. The 2012 Work Experience program dates are as follows:oooMonday 26 March – Friday 30 MarchMonday 25 June – Friday 29 JuneMonday 17 September – Friday 21 SeptemberApplications for Work Experience must be submitted via the careers website from 21 November – 4 December 2011. For more informationor to access the careers website visit http://www.thewomens.org.au/SchoolWorkExperience.2. St Vincent’s HospitalSt Vincent’s Work Experience placements provide secondary school students in years 10 and 11 with the opportunityto explore possible career options within the healthcare industry. Applications for 2012 open mid‐November andclose as soon as vacancies are filled, so to find out more and/or to apply visithttp://www.svhm.org.au/careers/howtoapply/Pages/Workexperience.aspx.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

“Nativity” Used with permission – Fraynework MultimediaYou are invited to our 8 th annualCarols by TwilightWhen: 5 th December7:00pm to 9:00pmWhere: Academy of Mary ImmaculateBYO blanket and chairCake and coffee stallHandmade gifts suitable for ChristmasBarbequed food for saleChristmas raffle drawn on the nightAcademy 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

2011Thursday November 17 th , 7 pm atThe Academy of Mary Immaculate School HallEntry - “Gold Coin Donation”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