Year 12 Graduation Academic Awards - 2012 - Academy of Mary ...

great opportunities that come with being in the ‘VCE Class of 2013’, it is essential that the girls devote sometime over their summer break to complete their holiday homework tasks.Semester ReportsTeachers are finalising reports in this last week of teaching. The reports for Years 7 - 10 will be available forcollection by parents or students from the College on Wednesday December 12. Parents can access a digitalcopy of the reports through the College Intranet from Monday December 10.Merry ChristmasI would like to wish all members of the Academy community a happy and a holy Christmas season and arelaxing summer break. I want to acknowledge the support and hard work of all the Heads of Department whohave work closely with me in my role as Director of Teaching and Learning. I also want to acknowledge thewonderful support of Ms Pina Vrzovski in the Student Office who has attended to a vast array of curriculumadministrative tasks. Finally, I want to thank all the teachers for their dedication, professionalism and thepositive manner in which they worked this year.DIRECTOR OF FAITH AND MISSIONMr Mark Hyland, Director of Teaching and LearningReflection DaysLast week our Year 7 homeroom groups each travelled to Eltham for their Reflection Day. Invited by the fineweather and the wide open spaces of the Eltham Community Centreeveryone took the opportunity to enjoy relaxing in the outdoors.During the reflection day activities, many students surprised themselveswhen they reflected on the things they had written at the end of Year sixregarding their worries about secondary school. Almost all were thingsthat they quickly adjusted to, didn’t eventuate or were not the problemthey thought they would be.The Year 7 students of 2012 have come a long way this year and havedeveloped a sense of cohesion as a group. The concluding liturgy atthe end of each day served as a lovely reminder of the Mercycommunity to which they belong.(Photo- 7 Green)End of Year MassYear 11: The Year 11 students concluded their year and a week ofYear 12 Orientation classes with a celebratory Mass and Assembly onFriday 30 th November. Thank you to Father Peter Varengo for leadingus in prayer.Year 7-10: As I prepare this newsletter article a dedicated team of students who make up the Liturgy Groupare preparing the End of Year Mass for the whole school to be held on Tuesday 4 th December. Given the timeof year there is a natural focus on Advent and the anticipation of the birth of Jesus. It has been a privilege towork with these students throughout the year, their contribution has been invaluable.Christmas HolidaysIn the Christian calendar, this Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent which marks our spiritual preparation forChristmas. While it is almost impossible for most of us, Advent for me also marks the time when I do my bestnot to go anywhere near shops! I have been known to head to a shopping centre and leave within 10 minutesof seeing the frenzy of gift buying and the money being spent on things that may not be valued. At that point Iwill find friends or family to visit instead. I know for most the shopping has to be done….but I need the balanceof taking quiet time to be with those I love, reflect, be appreciative, remind myself of the real reason wecelebrate Christmas and to give myself time for the spiritual amongst the busy days. My wish for you all isthat you find yourself with time and opportunity for peaceful thoughts at this time of year.Wishing you and your loved ones a lovely Christmas and safe and happy holidays,Ms Karen Fogarty, Director of Faith and MissionAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

YER 12 REPORTGraduation Night, Tuesday November 27, 2012Now that the VCE exams have concluded, Graduation night wasan opportunity to officially farewell the class of 2012.Graduation night is such a special milestone and one of life’smost significant moments. It is something we carry with us for therest of our lives. For the parents it is a proud and symbolic eventin their lives also, and a reward for their patience, perseveranceand love.Congratulations to all our students who graduated on the nightand thank you to all who supported the night. We had 394 peopleattend the night at “The Centre” in Ivanhoe and it was an eveningthat marked the official close of the 2012 year.Our guest speaker, Ms. Cathryn Prowse, a partner in ColinBiggers and Paisley Lawyers, was an excellent example tostudents and spoke of the importance of persistence andresilience in life. She is so very proud to call herself an“Academy” past pupil and has proven that women can play asignificant role even in traditionally male dominated environments.Thank you Cathryn for your excellent input and for providing uswith “10 Tips for Living”.It was a pleasure to catch up with and talk to many of the parents andstudents during the evening. I would like to take this opportunity to thankall the parents for their support throughout this year and the past sixyears. The best outcomes can only be achieved through genuinecollaboration and open communication.It was a privilege to be the Year 12 Coordinator and I will miss the Classof 2012. Even though many students would hate to admit it I am surethey will miss the College also.I have very much enjoyed my role this year and have particularly enjoyedworking and interacting closely with all the students.I value each and every one of them for their individuality and uniquenessand thank them for their contribution to this great school. My hope is thatwe have provided an environment that fosters and nurtures theirindividual talents. Each student leaves their unique mark on the school. Ilook forward to catching up with them on their reunion night next March.I wish you all a safe Christmas break and an opportunity for you to havea well earned break with your families. May God always bless your livesand be that voice that guides you in that journey.Mr. John Andritsos, Year 12 CoordinatorAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

FROM THE MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENTYear 10 Mathematics CommitteeThe Year 10 girls have been busy preparing for the visit of Grade 5 and 6 students from Sacred Heart Fitzroyand St Joseph’s Collingwood. The girls prepared a range of interesting mathematical tasks for the students toparticipate in. This was the last event for the girls who formed the committee this year. The students include:Sharmaine Arachchige, Khoa Bui, Celine Cao, Alessia Castello, Yan Ru Chen, Indira Natoli, Suzie Nguyen,Jessica Incoul, Ashlie Kha, Mariana Lauretta, Emma Lightfoot, Chloe Smith, Jessie Tran, Delena Tran, SashaWidmer Sonia Doan and Clare Martin.2014 Mathematics Text Books.You would be aware that the implementation of the National Curriculum in 2013 has necessitated a change ofMathematics text books in Year 7 to 10. Unfortunately this means that there can be no secondhand selling orbuying of texts this year. Next year, however, every student will be able to sell their textbook and buy asecondhand text. The text next year will have an access code that enables internet access to the textbookand other resources. Students can enter this code into two devises and the code has a four year life. Makesure the code is kept in a safe place so it can be sold with the text book at the end of the year.On 3 rd December the Academy was visited by students of SacredHeart and Saint Joseph’s Primary School. Both came to take part ina healthy competition to help improve their mathematics andleadership skills. The day was organized and run by the Academy’sYear 10 Maths Committee, involving some activities on thecomputers on the site sumdog and other activities such as; greedypig, highest number and heads & tails.The day was described by the participants as;Mr Craig Tellefson, Head of Mathematics“Super awesome fun!”“I really like it”“The computer bits were my favourite”Erin-Rose Donohue, Year 10FROM THE IT DEPARTMENTOn November 29 th a group of eight Academy studentsfrom Years 8 and 9 participated in a RoboticsCompetition at Melbourne University. The girls hadno previous experience with robots but had aninquisitive keenness to learn more. They worked withstudents from other schools to program a robot toperform specific challenges. The group with the bestrobot on the day won the challenge. Ruby Sinclairwas proud to be a member of the winning group – welldone Ruby!!In addition to the challenge, the students were veryfortunate to meet the founder of RoboGals, YoungAustralian of the Year - Marita Cheng – and be part ofa documentary featuring Marita; which we understandmay be aired in 2013. Watch this space for details in2013.Academy Girls:2 nd Row: Olivia Brown, Olivia Martinez, Eva Franklyn, ,RoboGals Founder Marita Cheng, Anna Vuong, Mary Nguyen, Ruby SinclairFront Row: Ginny Vo and Lauren CrawfordAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

Year 12 Graduation Academic Awards ‐ 2012Company Award RecipientElynwood Cleaning Accounting Monica Voong (Year 11)Fuji Xerox Australia Pty Ltd Art Stephanie Crowe (Year 11)Fuji Xerox Australia Pty Ltd Art Tania RomanoNational Supply Biology Quyen NguyenWinthrop Australia Business Management Vanessa StoicovNational Supply Chemistry Amy CattapanCatholic Development Fund Drama Fae O’Toole (Year 11)Mrs Susan Danckert English Amy CattapanMrs Susan Danckert English Language Claudia LombardThe Catering Company Food Technology Emily LynchNational Supply French Giulietta BussoThe Catering Company Global Politics Emily ChanThe Catering Company Health & Human Development Monique O’MahonyElynwood Cleaning History‐ Revolutions Adriana MellsWombat Plumbing Pty Ltd Italian Emily SpieziaWinthrop Australia Japanese Jessie HunterCatholic Development Fund Legal Studies Tania RomanoMrs Mary Vereker Literature Claire BarleyWinthrop Australia Mathematical Methods Jessie HunterTimetabling Solutions Mathematics ‐Further Monique O’MahonyPeter CasamentoMusic PerformanceBridget OagPhotographyCatholic Development Fund Physical Education Phoebe JamiesonProduct Dynamics Physics Anna WisniewskiFuji Xerox Australia Pty Ltd Psychology Clare McLeodSisters of Mercy Religion & Society Alexandra PiaiaPeter CasamentoStudio ArtThea SmithPhotographyPeter CasamentoTexts and TraditionsTess RobertsPhotographyFuji Xerox Australia Pty Ltd VET Interactive Digital Media Emma NigroZart Art Visual Communication & Design Clare McLeodAcademy Spirit AwardCompanyFinesse Carpet CleaningFinesse Carpet CleaningFinesse Carpet CleaningFinesse Carpet CleaningRecipientEmma NigroHarriet DarbyIsabella CavedonThea SmithThe Elynwood CleaningCaltex All Rounder Award for 2012Monique O’MahonyWe acknowledge with appreciation the sponsors of all these awards.Academy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

Scholarship Recipients for 2012MERCY SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATIONThe following students were chosen according to the criteria stated by Mercy Secondary EducationIncorporated.• Exercise genuine concern for others• Be active in their involvement in fund raising and assistance for others less fortunate• Promote school spirit, act as role models for others• Be involved in community services and activities• Achieve excellent academic resultsYear 7 - Hannah CheeversHannah is a young woman who embodies the positive qualities of Mercy. She is a gentle andcaring individual who shows concern, compassion and empathy for others. During 2012, in herrole as Class Captain, these qualities have been highlighted. She has been proactive in arange of leadership activities and initiatives which have required problem solving, collaborationand being solutions oriented. She lives Mercy values in action and treats all with respect. Sheactively acknowledges the strengths and gifts of others. She is humble in her day to dayactions and finds ways of being of service to both students and teachers, especially in relationto fundraising. She listens well and has the capacity to build bridges between individuals andgroups of students. She has a positive outlook and always looks for the good in others.Year 8 – Millicent BoagMilly shows genuine concern for others. Her caring and trusting nature has resulted in herbeing elected into the Year 8 SRC and she is highly respected by her peers. During 2012, Millyhas been an active member of the Justice Group, and was a strong contributor to Mercy Dayfundraising. She was particularly helpful in dedicating her time and ideas for the Social, whichwas the major fundraiser for Year 8, as well as organising a whole year level collection for a giftto farewell a member of the Academy staff. Milly’s enthusiastic nature and willingness to getinvolved in social justice, has helped to create a culture at Academy to always think of thoseless fortunate.Year 11- Monica DoMonica has displayed a strong sense of social justice and Mercy and never hesitates to lend ahand. She is respected by her peers because she is willing to take a stand on social issuesaffecting young people. She is a member of the Justice group which promotes the awarenessof inequity and injustice and is also a member of the Young Mercy Justice Tree group. In thepast she has been a member of the College Cantors, Speech Choir, Maths Committee and hasbeen a Peer Support Leader. She has also assisted with the College Musical. Monicamanages to balance her extra curricular activities with her studies and has completed Unit 3and 4 Psychology this year. She always maintains a positive sense of school spirit and she will be leading usas the Justice Captain for 2013.PAST PUPILS: Each year the Past Pupils’ Association of the College generously donates 2 scholarships tobe awarded to two Year 11 students who have achieved excellent results in their VCE Units 1 and 2Mathematics and Science subjects. This year’s recipients are:Sanja Vukoman, Year 11 GreenPast Pupils’ Science ScholarshipMonica Voong, Year 11 GreenPast Pupils’ Mathematics ScholarshipAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

URSULA FRAYNE SCHOLARSHIP: Criteria for each Scholarship:• Outstanding Academy Ability across a range of subjects• Involvement in Extra Curricular Activities• Commitment to the Mercy Ethos of the College• Positive Contribution to the College CommunityTess Devine-HercusYear 8 RedLucia SorianiYear 8 RedYolanne CarvalhoYear 9 SilverHeidi BulaYear 9 RedSharmaineArachchigeYear 10 GreenYan-Ru ChenYear 10 BlueThe Barbara Teycheney Spirit of Endeavour Award.The criteria for the award is:• Strong personal motivation• Persistent and resilient in the face of challenges• Consistently conscientious approach to study• Co-operative in the learning process.Doris Lam, Year 11 SilverADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award 2012The students who win this award do so because they havedemonstrated a very high degree of leadership ability; anappreciation of the value of the contribution of everyone in theteam, have maintained a high level of integrity in dealing withpeople at all levels and have taken the lead in achieving difficulttasks in adverse circumstances.Emma LightfootYear 10 BlueHolly HarversonYear 11 BlueKwong Lee Dow Young Scholarship ProgramThis program will afford the participants the opportunity to mixwith like-minded peers and future leaders. A tailored program ofevents and activities will support and enhance their secondarystudies, inspire their career plans and provide opportunities tointeract with the University community.Yan-Ru Chen - 10Has been accepted into the Kwong Lee Dow YoungScholars Program at the University of Melbourne.Academy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

Student of the Term - Term 4Isabella Doherty, Year 7 SilverIsabella exemplifies all the positive behaviours of a Mercy student. She is hardworking andcaring. She always goes out of her way to help others in the class. She encourages others todo their best work and takes much care and thought with her own work. She is alwayspunctual and takes care to represent the College community appropriately by wearing heruniform correctly. She treats all the members of our school with respect, this includesteachers, administration staff or students. She has demonstrated that she can work well bothindependently and in groups. She never gives up and her positive attitude makes 7 Silver agreat place to be.Lucia Soriani, Year 8 RedLucia is focused, enthusiastic, hard-working, mature and dedicated. She relates well toteachers and peers and is an engaged member of class. Furthermore, her determination to dowell is truly admirable and deserves acknowledgement. She is always immaculately dressed,well prepared for all her classes and always the first to help during homeroom when tidying upat the end of the day. Her polite manner and respectful nature makes her a wonderfulexample of a student of Mercy.Stephanie Garofolo, Year 9 BlueThis young woman has continued throughout this Year to be an attentive, diligent and hardworking Academy student. Her teachers have all said she is a delightful young lady, alwayscheerful and friendly. Her homeroom teacher has indicated that she is a great help in thehomeroom and is always punctual and well dressed. She has been eager to do her best inher studies; seeking assistance whenever needed. She is also always prepared to assistother students’ needs and doesn’t think of herself first. Stephanie is a thoughtful andconsiderate person who is ever alert for those around her and she is a reliable friend. She isalso supportive of the extra curricular sporting program and was involved in the Intermediatesoftball team, providing great leadership throughout the tournament.Indira Natoli, Year 10 GreenIndira is a quiet, conscientious and hardworking student. She works consistently in all lessonsand is always kind to fellow students. She has achieved excellent grades across all subjectsthis year and always ensures work is handed in on time and is completed to the very best ofher ability. She embodies the Mercy values and spirit and is always happy to help others.She is a well mannered and thoughtful student who is always polite and friendly. During herweek of Work Experience at a Primary School she showed outstanding maturity andresponsibility and was highly praised by everyone with whom she worked. On the school tripto Japan, she immersed herself in the experience by always happily trying new things and engaging withothers. She has participated in many extracurricular activities throughout the term and is also a valuedmember of the College Band.Devi Langley, Year 11 RedDevi has been a valued contributor throughout the whole year, not just in Term 4. She hasbeen a hardworking and diligent student in all of her subjects. She is an extremely wellorganized student. She has managed a busy VCE timetable, that includes studying VET offcampus, membership of the Concert Band and VCE Book group, but has continued to keepher classwork complete and submitted punctually.It is in homeroom that she has proven to be a star. She has shown the initiative to remind,distribute, record and collect.Academy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

DATES FOR 2013Full Calendar will be distributed in January.TERM 1: College Office Opens .................................................... Monday, 14 th JanuaryAustralia Day Holiday .................................................... Monday, 28 th JanuaryStaff Preparation and Professional Learning Days ........ Tuesday, 29 th January to Thursday, 31 st JanuaryYears 7 and 12 students commence ............................. Friday, 1 st February (1.00pm finish)All Students commence classes .................................... Monday, 4 th FebruarySchool Photos ............................................................... Tuesday, 12 th FebruaryOpening College Year Eucharist ................................... Thursday, 14 th FebruaryHouse Swimming Carnival……… .................................. Tuesday, 19 th FebruaryHouse Athletics Carnival ............................................... Monday, 4 th MarchLabour Day Holiday ....................................................... Monday, 11 th MarchYears 7 to 12 students finish classes - Term 1 .............. Wednesday, 27 th MarchStaff Spirituality Day ..................................................... Thursday, 28 th March (no classes)Term 1 Holidays .......................................................... Friday 29 th March to.......................................................... Friday, 12 th April (inclusive)TERM 2:TERM 3:Years 7 to 12 students commence classes ................... Monday, 15 th AprilYears 7, 8 & 9 Parent/Teacher Interviews .................... Wednesday, 24 th April (afternoon/evening)ANZAC Day Public Holiday ........................................... Thursday, 25 th AprilStaff Professional Learning Day ................................... Friday, 26 th April (no classes)Years 10, 11 & 12 Parent/Teacher Interviews .............. Tuesday, 30 th April (afternoon/evening)Queen’s Birthday Holiday .............................................. Monday, 10 th JuneCorrection & Report Writing Day ................................... Wednesday, 19 th June (no classes)Years 7 to 12 students finish classes - Term 2 .............. Thursday, 27 th JuneReport Collation / Professional Learning Day ................ Friday, 28 th June (no classes)Term 2 Holidays…………………………….................... Monday, 1st July to...................................................................................... Friday, 12 th July (inclusive)Years 7 to 12 students commence classes ................... Monday, 15 th JulyYears 10, 11 & 12 Parent/Teacher Interviews ............... Monday, 29 th July (afternoon/evening)Years 7, 8 & 9 Parent/Teacher Interviews ..................... Wednesday, 21 st August (afternoon/evening)Staff Professional Learning Day ................................... Thursday, 22 nd August (no classes)Mid Term Break ............................................................. Friday, 23 rd AugustMercy Day ..................................................................... Friday, 13 th SeptemberYears 7 to 12 students finish classes - Term 3 .............. Friday, 20 th SeptemberTerm 3 Holidays………………………… ....................... Monday, 23 rd September to...................................................................................... Friday, 4 th October (inclusive)TERM 4:Years 7 to 12 students commence classes ................... Monday, 7 th OctoberLast Day of Classes for Year 12 .................................... Tuesday, 22 nd OctoberMid Term Break ............................................................. Monday, 4 th NovemberMelbourne Cup Day holiday .......................................... Tuesday, 5 th NovemberCorrection & Report Writing Day ................................... Friday, 22 nd November (no classes)Last Day for Year 11 ...................................................... Friday, 29 th NovemberCelebration of Excellence Evening ............................... Wednesday 4 th DecemberYears 7 to 10 students finish classes - Term 4 ......... Thursday, 5 th December (1pm)Semester 2 Report Writing,Report Collection andFriday, 6 th to Friday 13 th December2014 Course Consultation andCourse PreparationLast Day Teaching Staff ................................................ Friday, 13 th DecemberCollege Office Closes .................................................... Thursday, 19 th DecemberAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

Professional Learning Days for Staff:1. Thursday, 28 th March2. Friday, 26 th April3. Friday, 28 th June4. Thursday, 22 nd AugustProfessional Learning Afternoons for Staff – Student will finish at 1.10pm.Term 1 Wednesday, 27 th FebruaryTerm 2 Monday, 20 th May and Thursday, 13 th JuneTerm 3 Tuesday, 13 th August and Tuesday, 3 rd SeptemberTerm 4 Thursday, 31 st OctoberParent Teacher Interviews – Students will finish at 1.10pm:Wednesday, 24 th April 2.10pm-8.30pm (Years 7 to 9)Tuesday, 30 th April 2.10pm-8.30pm (Years 10 to 12)Monday, 29 th July 2.10pm-8.30pm (Years 10 to 12)Wednesday, 21 st August 2.10pm-8.30pm (Years 7 to 9)Other student free days dates:Correction & Report Writing DayMid Term BreakMid Term BreakCorrection & Report Writing DayWednesday, 19 th JuneFriday, 23 rd AugustMonday, 4 th NovemberFriday, 22 nd NovemberDear Parents,STUDENT LOCKER PADLOCKS 2013Following a review of our current procedures we have decided to move away from the current system ofstudent supplied locks. From 2013 each student will be supplied with a keyed Academy padlock.Currently our maintenance team cut off approximately ten locks a week, representing a significant timecommitment as well as a safety risk each time a lock shackle is cut.The new system locks are 45mm solid brass padlocks, with a protected keying system. This will offersignificantly higher levels of protection as we move into an era of higher value items being stored in studentlockers.Each lock has three keys. One will be supplied to your daughter, and the other two keys will be held atStudent Reception in case your daughter loses her key. If the reserve keys are subsequently lost, a new lockwill be supplied and charged to your account. Year level co‐ordinators will also have a master key to openstudent locks for their year level.The new locks will be supplied to students upon their return in February. A charge of $27 per student will becharged to fee accounts in January to cover the cost of the new padlock. Students are free to retain theirlocks at the end of their time at Academy.Yours sincerely,Sr Mary MoloneyPrincipalMr Adrian FullerDeputy PrincipalAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au