The new date is Tuesday August 21, 2012 - St Francis Xavier College

BERWICK CAMPUS: Phone: 9702 6588 Fax: 9702 6599
BEACONSFIELD CAMPUS: Phone: 9707 3111 Fax: 9707 3601
OFFICER CAMPUS: Phone: 5943 3600 Fax: 9707 3601
PO Box 85, Beaconsfield, 3807 • Email: principal@sfx.vic.edu.au
Website: http://www.sfx.vic.edu.au
Newsletter 10 July 19, 2012
Student of the Term Awards
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Mr Paul Desmond
Year 7- Officer Campus: SHANE TOHOOLOO, McKenna House. Shane is a
young fellow who is known to be a great role model and is deeply respected for
his efforts and dedication to his studies. He participates in all aspects of school life
and encourages his peers to do the same, always giving his best. He has beautiful
manners and is very kind to everyone around him. Shane was nominated for this
Award by Mrs Michele Knight and Mrs Margaret Blythman.
Year 7 – Berwick Campus: JOSHUA GOICOA, Gallagher House. From the
beginning of the year Joshua has been a role model for all. He is a respectful, hard
working and committed student. He strives to do his best and grasps all opportunities
available to him with enthusiasm. Joshua puts in 100% and goes above and beyond
expectations. He looks out for those around him, is caring and generous. Joshua
has made an outstanding start to life at St Francis Xavier College. Joshua was
nominated by Mrs Rebecca McCasker, Miss Laura Carney and Mr Daniel Nisbet.
Year 8: KYLE DURST, Thomas House. Kyle is a first rate role model and has a
great work ethic. He has always represented Thomas House with pride and wears
his uniform proudly. Kyle is an absolute pleasure to teach and his ongoing behaviour
makes him a quiet achiever. Kyle places among the top academic students in
Thomas House and strives to do his best at all times. Kyle was nominated by Mr
Mark Julius and Mr Adam Lawrence.
Year 9: KAVERI GUNATILAKE of Synan House. Kaveri has grown from a relatively
shy girl to a confident young woman in her time at St Francis Xavier College. She is
a generous, friendly and extremely well-mannered student, an example for others
to model their behaviour (and general manner) upon. She wears her uniform with
pride and is always ready to offer her assistance in Care Group. This year, Kaveri
became involved in the Junior Youth Ministry group. A girl of great faith, she was
keen to be involved and has enjoyed the various activities undertaken. Leading up
to the preparations for St Francis Xavier Day Mass, Kaveri gave her time, happy to
be involved in various parts of the celebrations. This young woman displays many
of the attributes we wish for all of our students. Nominated by Joe Marsiglio.
DATES TO REMEMBER
JULY
25 Western Front Tour Information Evening 7.30pm
26, 27 & 28 School Production 7.30pm
AUGUST
1 Parents & Friends Meeting 7.30pm
2 Yr 9 Outward Bound
Parent Information Night 7.30pm

Staffing Updates
• Mrs Argiro Polatidis is now on Long Service Leave and will not return until the commencement of Term 4.
• Miss Laura Carney is on extended leave from the College until the close of the school year.
• Mrs Tricia Randle has retired after 12 years of loyal service to this College community as Registrar. Mrs
Randle is replaced by Mrs Felicity Woodhouse.
• Mr Roshan De Silva returns to teaching at St Francis Xavier College from the commencement of Term 3.
• Mr Len Cooke returns to the College after 6 months working with REMAR.
• Our congratulations are extended to Miss Kate Buttigieg and Miss Kathryn Langmaid upon their weddings
during the break. We now welcome Mrs Kate Bamford and Mrs Kathryn Dyson.
• Our contingent of teaches who were fortunate enough to take part in the trip to Jerusalem have returned.
Mr Kevin Woodhouse, Mrs Michele Knight, Miss Denise Dunne, Mr Dennis Krinas and Mr Lindsay
Sant are reporting some amazing experiences at Ecce Homo Institute.
Student Achievements
Premier’s Awards 2012: On Wednesday June 27, I had the pleasure of attending an Awards
Ceremony hosted by the Premier of Victoria, Mr Ted Bailleau, to honour the highest achieving
academic students from VCE in 2011. Three St Francis Xavier College students were Award recipients:
Mikaela Foy for outstanding achievements in Sport & Recreation (Study Score of 50).
Blake Mazzitelli for outstanding achievements in Sport & Recreation (Study Score of 50).
Emily Shaw for outstanding achievements in Business (Study Score of 49).
National Dancesport Championships 2012: A number of our students have been competing recently in the
Australian National Dancesport Championships held in Canberra.
Our congratulations are offered to:
• Tahlia Foran (Year 10) on winning the Junior Level 3 Latin, placing third in Level 3 New Vogue and sixth
in the Junior 10 dance.
• Chloe Timmins (Year 10), partnered by her brother Kodie, upon earning second place in the Youth
Open New Vogue and reaching the semi finals of Youth Standard and Latin. This was followed up by
outstanding performances in the adult levels in which Chloe and Kodie placed fifth in adult Level 4 New
Vogue and sixth in the adult Level 4 Standard.
• Joshua Fernandez (Year 12) competed in the U19 competition. He placed fourth in Level 4 Latin and
reached the semi-final of the Open Latin, third in the Open New Vogue Style and tenth in the 10 dance.
• Shanice Fernandez (Year 8) competed in the Junior Level U16 section. Shanice placed fifth in Latin,
seventh in 8 dance, fifth in New Vogue and fifth in Ballroom.
Enrolments 2013
The interviews for enrolment for Year 7 2013 are now completed. Once again we have experienced very heavy
demand for places in Year 7 at both the Berwick and Officer Campuses. All enrolment enquiries should be
directed to Mrs Felicity Woodhouse, College Registrar, phone: 9707 3111.
Congratulations to St Michael’s Primary School
On Tuesday June 26 it was an honour to represent the College at the Mass to celebrate the 50 th
anniversary of St Michael’s Primary School. There is a rich history in the relationship between
St Michael’s and St Francis Xavier College and it was certainly fitting that we recognised the great
contributions that St Michael’s has made in the lives of so many in this region.
BIG – THE MUSICAL
Please support our colleagues in the Arts and our talented students as they present for us
BIG – THE MUSICAL. Tickets may be booked via www.trybooking.com/BOPI
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Annual Report to the College Community
The Commonwealth Government demands that all schools publish to their community a detailed summary of
achievements for the preceding year. Parents wishing to examine the St Francis Xavier College 2011 Report to
the Community may do so via:
• The College website
• A paper copy at each of the Campus Receptions
• Approaching Parent Representatives of the College Board.
Strategic Framework – our Blueprint for the Future
Under the guidance of the Catholic Education Office we have produced our Strategic Framework, a plan which
will influence the developments of this College in every regard over the next five years. This Framework evolved
through the contributions of all members of staff, a large percentage of our students and some parents. A copy
of the Strategic Framework may be viewed at Reception at any of the Campuses.
We Are Praying For
• The Dimo family of Pakenham (Kelondra - Yr 9 & Laurancio - Yr 7) as they mourn
the death of their 11 month old baby, Christopher, last weekend.
• Former student of St Francis Xavier College, Dina Pearson, as she commences her
battle with cancer.
• The family of our colleague, Mrs Nagamma Goundan, following the death of her
brother, Shui Ram, in Fiji.
• Mr José Menares, father of Nick (Yr 10) and Eric (Yr 7).
• Mr Dominic Pannuccio,
father of Matthew (Yr 9)
• Mr Krishna Sami,
father of Kajal (Yr 12)
2012 SACRAMENT OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
St Michael’s Catholic Church, Berwick, invites Catholic children in Year 4 or above
to prepare for the sacrament of First Holy Communion.
Preparation begins with an Enrolment/Parent Meeting on 7 th August, either
at 1.30 pm or at 7.30 pm in St. Michael’s Stadium (no need to book).
This meeting is a compulsory part of the Program and failure to attend will
mean your child will be unable to receive First Holy Communion this year.
For more information, please contact St Michael’s Parish, Berwick, on 9707 1355 or
email secretary@stmichaelsparish.org.au
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OUR PARISH MASSES
Berwick: Sat 6.00pm
Sun 9.00am, 10.30am & 6.00pm
Narre Warren: Sat 6.00pm
Sun 8.00am, 9.15am, 11.00am & 6.00pm
Pakenham: Sat 6.00pm
Sun 9.00am & 10.30am
Koo Wee Rup: Sun 9.30am
Iona: Sun 11.00am
Lang Lang: 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month at 5.00pm
Nar Nar Goon: Sat 6.00pm
Maryknoll: 3rd & 5th Sunday of each month at 5.00pm

TEACHING & LEARNING; FAITH & LITURGY
Mr Malcolm Joseph - Deputy Principal Mission
Year 12 Retreats
During the last week of Term 2 Year 12 students went on retreat to engage in reflection, dialogue and games.
Students also had the opportunity to attend Reconciliation and to celebrate the Eucharist. While retreats take
place in school groupings, they are essentially an experience for the individual. The central activity is for each
individual to review important aspects of his/her life and to delve into the question: ‘What is God’s role in my
life?’ This may help them come to a greater acceptance of their God-given goodness. The activities focused
on discovery of self, challenges faced on life’s journey, relationships, values and beliefs, and the role of God in
our lives. Much of this unfolded through reflection on Scripture and the image of God as Potter.
I would like to emphasise that the students conducted themselves in an exemplary manner, participated fully in
all activities, and were unfailingly respectful and co-operative. They were a credit to the College, their families
and themselves. I sincerely hope that all students found the experience relaxing and rewarding. My thanks
to Retreat Directors Ms Pamela McKillop, Mrs Rhonda O’Connor and Mr Simon Cuckson, the House Coordinators
and all the teachers who worked hard to make this a memorable experience for our young men and
women. Please give your children the opportunity to discuss the retreat with you.
Positive Feedback from Students
• I feel that this was a great break away from home, school, TV, my phone, Facebook, etc. I feel refreshed.
• The session that helped me most was reading the letter from my parents. It allowed me to see what my
parents thought and now I can work to fix some problems.
• The Beatitudes: Affirming others and being affirmed by others contributed to the whole experience.
• The Retreat was fun; it was good to relax away from Year 12 studies. It has made me feel prepared, ready
and excited for the next Semester.
• It was helpful because it made me understand others better and to see how things affect people.
Year 11 Retreats
One of the main aims of the Year 11 Retreat is to encourage each student to respond to others as persons, to
reach out to others in friendship and to work at building a community based on the message of Jesus. From a
logical perspective, doing things for others makes us focus on the positive attributes of self and others. This in
turn is likely to give us a positive outlook on other aspects of our lives. The feedback above and the following
extract, taken from the book A Canopy of Stars by Christopher Gleeson SJ, may be helpful for those who are
a little concerned about this new experience.
To hope is to risk despair
to try is to risk failure.
but risks must be taken,
because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.
The person who risks nothing, does nothing.
This person can avoid suffering and sorrow,
but cannot learn, feel, change, grow, love or really live.
He is chained by his certitude.
He is a slave. He has forfeited freedom.
A person who risks is free.
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FROM THE SENIOR SCHOOL
Mrs Vera Treloar - Deputy Principal, Head of Campus
Welcome to Term Three. I hope that students had an opportunity to spend time with their families relaxing during
the break. All students received their Semester One Reports at the end of last term and many students should
be proud of their academic results. Other students, however, did not work to the best of their ability and should
endeavour to improve upon their results this Semester. Our dedicated staff are keen to assist all students to
improve their learning outcomes. Year 10 students should avail themselves of expert advice from relevant staff
and utilise the information provided in the showbags they received at the Senior Studies Information Evening to
carefully select their 2013 program.
It was a pleasure, once again, to observe Year 11 students during their Presentation Ball dance lessons held
on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. These young men and women are preparing for a wonderful evening
celebrating with family and friends and an opportunity of displaying their dancing skills. I look forward to attending
the functions in August.
Year 12 students are to be commended for the exemplary manner in which they conducted themselves during
Retreat. I was fortunate to visit each group at Forest Edge and Yarra Junction. The students were engaged,
participating in each session with enthusiasm. Thank you to all staff in attendance. Your efforts in preparing and
conducting the Retreat ensure a successful and meaningful faith program.
Parents, I ask for your support regarding transport. You are reminded that students are NOT to be collected on
College grounds. No vehicles are to park or stop in the bus bays and visitors’ parks are not to be used to drop
off or collect students.
The buses provided for students to and from school, are allocated based on applications received at the end of
the school year. This is an indication of how many seats we need to provide on any given bus route. Students
have been given a bus pass that identifies to which bus they have been allocated. Students will not be allowed
to change buses or travel on any other bus, except the bus for which they have a pass.
Students are to carry a valid bus pass with them on all occasions. Students who have lost their pass must bring a
parent note and $5 to obtain a replacement. Students who have left their pass at home must obtain a temporary
bus pass from the Front Office prior to travel. This must occur either before school, at recess or lunchtime.
Please note that bus drivers will be asked to decline transport for students without a pass.
With nearly 600 students accessing our buses, the only effective way of checking that students are boarding the
correct bus is their personalised bus pass. Please regularly check that your children have their bus passes when
they are leaving in the morning, or ask them the night before when they are packing their bags.
YEAR 10 IMMUNISATIONS
Due to unfortunate and unforeseen circumstances the Year 10 immunisations were
once again cancelled.
The new date is Tuesday August 21, 2012.
This immunisation is for Diptheria, Tetanus and Pertussis. If you would like to
have the immunisation sooner than the proposed date, please contact your doctor
or the Cardinia Council for clinic dates on 5945 0444.
Mrs Kim de Waal, College Nurse
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DIRECTOR OF LEARNING/VCE - SENIOR SCHOOL
Mrs Mary Bourke
Semester 1 Reports - Why are they so important?
The teachers of St Francis Xavier College have shared their professional assessments about each student’s
progress in the first half of the school year. Judgements have been formed about the level of knowledge and
range of skills that have been learned in each subject.
The beginning of second Semester in any school year provides all students and their parents, the opportunity
to reflect on the learning goals that were originally set, to evaluate the strategies that have been used and
to celebrate the successes that have been achieved. The sage advice of the teachers regarding ‘Areas for
Improvement’ must be considered very seriously.
The way forward means committing to working harder and to using strategies targeting some of the work habits
that may be hindering the student from achieving his or her Personal Best.
If students are serious about improving their options for and after VCE, then teachers are serious about helping
them to negotiate the challenges they set for themselves.
The following Strategy for Improvement was shared with the Year 10 Students at the Senior Studies Information
Night on Wednesday. It is now offered to students of Year 11 and 12 and their parents to consider.
STEP ONE:
Find your Semester 1 Report and read the suggestions for ‘improving your learning’ from each teacher
STEP TWO:
Identify the suggestions that appear in a number of reports
STEP THREE:
Choose 3 that you think are fair and that you agree with
STEP FOUR:
For each of these make a few notes about why this has been a problem for you in Semester 1
STEP FIVE:
Choose ONE of these concerns to work on IN EVERY CLASS for a two week period
• Think carefully – what would ‘better’ in this area look like?
• Now, make a plan for the next two weeks that will make this change happen... having trouble?... ask for
help from any of your teachers
• IT IS ALSO VERY IMPORTANT that you share your progress during these two weeks with someone
whose support you value – a parent, a teacher, an older student in your Care Group.
It is human nature to start a new challenge with great intentions but as time goes on we can forget or get
distracted from our goal... so TELL someone what you are planning to do and report to them regularly about how
you are going. THEY WILL KEEP YOU HONEST!
With only 12 school weeks to Graduation and the final VCE examinations, we encourage all Year 12 students to
re-commit to achieving their personal best and to implement specific strategies that will deliver the grades that
they desire in the Unit 4 SACs and SATs.
Subject Selection for 2013
Details of subjects and the application process have been
provided to Year 10 students this week.
Year 11 students will receive information and instructions through
Care Group next week.
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Community events this term
COMMUNITY NEWS
Mrs Maree Chapman - College Community Liaison, Beaconsfield
Father’s Day Breakfast
When: Thursday August 30
Where: Hospitality Centre, Beaconsfield
Time: 7.00am - 8.30 am
The breakfast is open to all students in Years 7-12 and their fathers/grandfathers and is an annual College
celebration to honour the role of Fathers in our community.
Parish Primary Schools Lightning Premiership Day
When: Friday September 7
On this day, Grade 6 students from the nine feeder Parish Primary schools that form part of our College community
meet together to enjoy a day of sporting competition at our Beaconsfield Campus.
Cardinia Shire Downtown Hoops Free Basketball Program (for students with a refugee background)
The Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre, in conjunction with South East Youth Connections have established
a free basketball program.
When: Thursday afternoons
Where: Lakeside Primary School
23 Shearwater Drive, Pakenham (500 metres from Cardinia train station)
Time: 4.30pm-6.30pm
Cardinia Downtown Hoops, has been set up in response to community feedback and is a program that is being
delivered to young people of refugee background who are aged 15-19 years.
For Further information contact Daniel 0458 090 956
Cardinia Shire Youth Services are hosting a Battle of the Bands Competition (a Freeza Push Start Event)
When: Friday August 17
Where: Pakenham Hall
Time: 6.00pm - 11.00pm
Cost: $12 per person/$10 in costume (Heroes v Villians theme)
Applications are invited from local bands and solo artists who may like to perform.
For more details contact www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/youth or call 1800 4 youth.
Information Evening
St Francis Xavier College will be conducting a tour
to the Western Front again in 2013. An Information
Evening will be held at the Beaconsfield Campus
in the Library at 7.30pm on Wednesday 25th July.
Anyone interested in being involved should come to
the evening.
For further details, please contact Ian Coffey at the
Beaconsfield Campus, telephone 9707 311 or icoffey@
sfx.vic.edu.au
WESTERN FRONT TOUR 2013
Mr Ian Coffey - Organiser
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FROM THE BERWICK CAMPUS
Ms Jo Rock - Deputy Principal, Head of Campus
Welcome Back!
I would like to welcome everyone back to the Berwick Campus after what I trust was a relaxing break from the
rigours of school for a little while. Everyone has settled well and have got back into the swing of school quickly.
Students received their reports on the last day of Term Two. My hope is that your child/children have been able
to sit and discuss with you their Semester One reports. I trust you have been able to offer praise where praise
is due and some constructive advice where improvement is necessary. As the new Semester begins, please
impress upon your child/children the need to be organised. The completion of all work by the due date and the
importance of a ‘do your best’ attitude is truly achievable when committing to these work habits.
House Co-ordinators will be contacting parents about students whose results were disappointing. It is hoped
that measures can be put in place at school and at home, to support these students and help them to improve.
If you have any queries or concerns about your child’s report, please contact their care group teacher or subject
teacher. Semester Two can be a fresh start with new goals and possibilities.
Correct Process for reporting Student Absences
It is fantastic to note how diligent many parents are in terms of ringing the College to inform us that their child
is unable to attend school because of illness. However, I need to remind parents that this phone call must be
followed up with a signed note explaining the absence for the Care Group teacher. This note is then filed by
the office and kept as an official document. The requirement for a signed letter explaining your child’s absence
is a directive from the State government. At the back of the student diary there are a number of absence slips
that can be filled in, signed and cut out to give to the Care group Teacher. Thank you for your co-operation and
support with this.
Bus Passes and Appropriate Bus Behaviour
There has been a significant improvement in terms of students having their bus passes with them this year. There
are daily bus pass checks occurring now, and it is obvious that the vast majority of our students are carrying their
passes and taking their allocated buses. Students are reminded regularly to check they have their bus pass with
them at morning Care Group, and if they have forgotten their pass, they can go to Student Services at recess
or lunchtime to receive a temporary pass for the day. Students are aware no bus passes will be processed after
2.00pm. Please note: We no longer issue casual bus passes to students to travel on a different bus to meet after
school commitments as our buses are at capacity.
May I also take this opportunity to remind you that every student (and their parents) using our College buses have
signed a Code of Conduct contract regarding appropriate and safe behaviour expected by all students who use
our bus service. Students who do not abide by the set of expected behaviours risk a two week suspension from
the bus, which can certainly cause disruptions to a number of people. There have been numerous reminders to
students via the Daily Bulletin, and again, I ask parents to discuss the expectations the College has regarding
behaviour on the buses, and the impact that a two week suspension from the bus would have on parents and
family.
Waterproof raincoats available at the uniform shop
The drought has well and truly broken and this year we have seen an increase in the
number of wet school days. The College has a school approved raincoat that can be
purchased at the uniform shop for $45. It is the only raincoat that is to be worn with our
College uniform. I have been informed that there are plenty in stock in a variety of sizes.
It is a smart and effective addition to the winter uniform and well worth considering as an
additional uniform item.
UNIFORM SHOP
Beaconsfield Avenue, Beaconsfield
Mrs Vicki Lister
Tuesdays and Thursdays 8.30am - 4.00pm
Every Saturday 9.00am - 12.00pm
Telephone Orders Welcome Please call 9707 3111 (Tuesday or Thursday)
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DIRECTOR OF LEARNING - BERWICK CAMPUS
Mrs Jo Prestia
Planning for 2013
This week saw the beginning of subject selection processes for 2013. It is important that decisions about the
future are not made lightly, but some efforts are made to inform yourselves of what is expected and how to go
about applying and submitting your choices. Information sessions for current Year 9s have already taken place
this week, while opportunities for current Year 8 students will take place in early September. Please feel free
to contact me at the College or have your child ask me if you have any questions regarding subject selections.
As we begin Semester Two, it is still the expectation that students will apply themselves to their full capacity in
order to extend their knowledge and skills across all areas. I remind all students they will once again be required
to set themselves academic goals for both Term 3 and 4 and these goals will be reviewed and sent home with
Semester Two reports. I encourage parents who have yet to return their comments on the Semester One goal
setting sheets that you please take the time to respond and have your child return the full form to their Care
Group teacher. It will be returned to you with the end of year report.
I would also like to remind both students and parents of the following:
• Semester One reports will be used to evaluate your child’s eligibility to undertake accelerated studies
offered at Years 9 and 10 in 2013. This was explained at the information nights in February.
• All Year 9 students should be in possession of the blue web preferences flyer which has personal log in
details so your child can select subjects for Year 10. These are due by 4.00pm on August 10.
• Information on subject selections for Year 10 in 2013 is available on the College website as are application
forms for VCE Units 1& 2 studies and VET studies.
• English and Maths workshops will still be offered weekly on Wednesdays and Mondays respectively from
3.30pm - 4.30pm. Students please check daily bulletin for details.
• LOTE workshops are also available weekly at lunchtime, students please ask your LOTE teacher for
further information.
• SMS messages will continue to be sent for work which has not been submitted on time, work which is
below standard and for tests failed. Parents are encouraged to follow this up with their child and ensure
work is done and submitted.
• N letters will be sent home for failed assessments if SMS messages fail to bring in the work.
• Letters will be sent home over the coming weeks to parents of students who are ‘at risk’ after the last
reporting period outlining details and procedures necessary to ensure future success.
For those of us who did not quite achieve their best last Semester, this is your opportunity, at the beginning of
a new term, to put your best foot forward and make a commitment to your academic learning. To those who did
well last semester, congratulations, keep the momentum going, extend those wings further and aim even higher.
Remember learning is forever, knowledge gives you power and skills to unlock doors to greater things. I wish
everyone a wonderful start to the semester.
Have you changed your address or phone numbers recently?
If so, it is vitally important that you provide updated details to the College.
A CHANGE OF DETAILS form
is available from Reception at any of the Campuses.
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THE 2012 da Vinci DECATHLON
Mrs Jo Prestia
On Wednesday June 27, 15 of our high achieving Year 7 students travelled to St Leonard’s College in Brighton
East with Mr. Stephen Bourke, Mr. Clint Broadhurst and myself, to participate in the da Vinci Decathlon.
The Decathlon is named after Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), one of the world’s
greatest thinkers and scholars. Da Vinci was fascinated with many areas including art,
architecture, poetry, academics, anatomy, hydrodynamics, mechanical and military
engineering, mathematics and astronomy. He is considered a genius and during
his lifetime demonstrated a superior ability to perceive the interconnected nature
of knowledge and embraced learning with a lifelong passion and determination to
uncover the unknown.
The competition places a particular emphasis on higher order thinking skills, problem
solving and creativity. Students work collaboratively in teams and compete in tasks
including engineering, mathematics, code breaking, philosophy, games of strategy,
art and poetry, Science, English and forensic sleuthing.
Our students enjoyed the day and had the opportunity to meet and compete with high
achieving students from a variety of schools. Our two teams performed well overall
with excellent results in the areas of engineering, general knowledge, code breaking,
games of strategy, art & poetry, science and philosophy. One of our teams received a
special mention in spelling.
We were very proud of our teams’ achievements and would like to
congratulate the following students for representing the College so
well on the day:
From the Berwick Campus
Harrison Dunn, Brett Nash, Andrew Cordon, John Andrew Geremia,
Brittany Long, Siobhan Morgan,
Jack Watson, Arlon Faria, Krishan Fernando, Joanita Li
and Dana Vaghjee
From the Officer Campus
Anneke Vos Butler, Michael Rossetti, Zachary Taylor
and Lachlan Beveridge.
GEOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Mrs Argiro Polatidis – Geography Competition Convenor
Geography students from St Francis Xavier College recently took part in the highly regarded National Geographic
Channel Australian Geography Competition. As part of the competition students were required to demonstrate
their knowledge about global and local issues, on topics such as natural disasters, sustainable energy and
countries in our region.
A number of student geographers at our school gained impressive results in the competition this year. All students
will receive a Certificate of Participation and the awards to the students who achieved a Credit, Distinction and
High Distinction result were made at the Campus Assembly, at the end of Term 2.
The following students gained a Credit, which represents achievement within the top 30% of all participants.
Congratulations to: Caitlin Di Benedetto, Monique Dunstan, Amie Jans, Uaan Shoevers, Joyce Alferez, Ryan
Attard, Courtney Banks and Emillie King
The following students gained a distinction, which represents achievement within the top 20% of all participants.
Congratulations to: Adele Jones, Anna Thamboo, Miguel Cruz, Rica Lim, Rosemine Roy.
Well done to the students in Years 8 and 9 who participated in the 2011 ‘National Geographic’ Geography
Competition. I hope that the experience was both worthwhile and rewarding.
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YEAR 9 OUTWARD BOUND 2012
Mr Peter Robinson - Outward Bound Co-ordinator
Preparation for the Year 9 Outward Bound Programme is well underway and Student Medical Forms should
now have been returned. We are in the process of checking each form. Once this has been completed we will
send them to Outward Bound Australia. Staff from Outward Bound will also check each form and may contact
some parents for further information.
Please note that students do not need to have a special Tetanus immunisation before Outward Bound provided
their childhood immunisations are up to date. They are not due for their next course of immunisations (including
Tetanus) until Year 10.
We have started the process of organising students into 19 groups for their expedition. Students were asked to
nominate four friends and we will ensure that each student has one close friend in their group. Our experience
shows that students benefit from having a close friend in their group for the first few days of the expedition,
however, it does not take long for the group to begin to work as a team and to support each other as a whole
group. Many former students have told me they made friendships during Outward Bound which are still strong
even after they have left school.
Ten Outward Bound groups will complete their expedition in the Snowy River National Park in East Gippsland
and nine groups will complete their expedition in the Namadji National Park in the ACT.
There is an Outward Bound Moodle Page for you to look at, your son or daughter can log on for you. It includes
information about Outward Bound, the clothing list and photographs from past expeditions among other things.
Please remember the Parent Information Night at 7.30pm on August 2. (This night is for parents only.
Students will have an information session during the week.) In the meantime if you have any questions about
Outward Bound please do not hesitate to contact me at the Beaconsfield Campus on 9707 3111.
LIBRARY NEWS
Mrs Nicole Robinson - Teacher Librarian
EBSCO Data Bases – Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre
and Australia/New Zealand Points of View Reference Centre
The EBSCO data bases Australia/ New Zealand Reference Centre and Australia/ New Zealand Points of View
Reference Centre are now available and can be accessed digitally through the Berwick and Beaconsfield
Library Moodle pages.
The Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre is a valuable resource for research purposes. It provides content
to support the Australian Curriculum and prepares students for further study.
The Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre has full text journal titles, from a wide range of subject areas,
including Australian Geographic, The Bulletin and New Scientist.
In addition it provides cover to cover full text content from leading national, state and regional newspaper titles
such as The Australian, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Newswires from the Australian Associated Press and transcripts and content from the Australian Broadcasting
Corporation can also be accessed.
In addition The Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre contains over 80,000 biographies, an extensive image
collection of photographs, maps and flags and video content.
The Australian/New Zealand Points of View Reference Centre provides current points of view on one hundred
issues affecting Australia such as Climate Change, Globalisation and Renewable Energy. It also provides
information on debating, developing critical thinking skills and writing a point of view paper.
All members of the College community are welcome and encouraged to access these informative and extensive
resources.
St. Francis Xavier College, 2012 - Educating in Peace and Justice

FROM THE OFFICER CAMPUS
Mrs Margaret Blythman - Deputy Principal, Head of Campus
Welcome to Term 3. I hope everyone had a relaxing and safe holiday. We have now entered the second half of
the school year and progress towards the end of Year 7 is coming into sight.
This term, at 10 weeks in length, promises to be full of challenges. Our focus for this term is spread across a wide
range of learning areas and is full of inquiry based learning that will help your child to refine and improve upon
their reading, comprehension, independent and group work skills. Our Year 7 teachers have worked extremely
hard in the last Semester to provide enriched learning experiences for your child and we trust that your support
will continue this Semester.
Last Term goal setting sheets came home with the reports. These would have informed you of your child’s focus
for the term. I would ask that all parents read this page carefully and then sign the tear off reply slip so it can be
returned to the Care Group teacher.
A reminder of the following College Protocols for Term 3
Bus Travel
Students are reminded to check they have their bus pass with them at morning Care Group time. If they have
forgotten their pass they can go to Student Reception at recess or lunchtime to receive a temporary DAY pass.
No bus passes will be processed after 2.00pm. Please be aware that we no longer issue casual bus passes for
a student to travel on a different bus because of after school commitments as our buses are at capacity. If the
pass has been lost or destroyed replacement bus passes are available at a cost of $5 from Student Reception.
Students who travel on College buses have signed a Code of Conduct contract regarding appropriate behaviour.
Disruptive behavior will incur a two week suspension from the bus and as such cause great inconvenience for
parents and families.
Uniform
A uniform inspection was carried out on the first day of Term 3. Encouragingly all our students were in complete
uniform. Pages 16 and 17 of the Student Record book clearly outline our expectations. You may be interested to
know that we now have College approved waterproof raincoats available at our uniform shop $45. It is the only
raincoat that is to be worn with our College uniform.
Officer Campus Visit
Monday June 25 was recognized as the day of HIGH EXCITEMENT at the Officer Campus. This was the day
we took all our students for an adventurous journey and sneak peek at the new Campus. In the words of one
of our students, in the week preceding the visit, “We are heaps excited” and afterwards… “It was terrifically
awesome”. Students were shown the site of the new Bell Tower as well as the outdoor garden and kitchen area.
They were impressed by the soaring ceiling heights in the main classroom wing, the scope of the land and the
recent landscaping.
Crucifix
Thank you to Mrs Michele Knight for the gift of a crucifix to grace the Reception wall. It is a magnificent Mother
of Pearl cross from her recent Pilgrimage to Bethlehem.
New College Raincoat Officer Campus visit Crucifix
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CAREER NEWS
Mr Phil Apperley
YEAR 10 CAREERWISE Students received their student report last term and should have taken them home for
discussion with parents. The interest codes should help link student interests with VCE subjects for 2013-14 The
College offers a wide range of VCE subjects and 6 VET Courses on campus which are part of the VCE. Students
have the choice of applying for VCAL which also involves a VET Course off campus one day a week and a work
placement one day per week. The Information evening on July 18 was the opportunity parents and students to
get detailed information on VCE Subjects VET Courses and VCAL.
RMIT SCIENCE IN THE CITY LAB TOUR – Science at RMIT provides you with the knowledge and practical skills
to tackle real world problems. Degrees available in: biology, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental science,
food science, nanotechnology and physics. Students and parents welcome. When: 11.00am-1.00pm, Tuesday
September 25 (lunch provided); Register: www.rmit.edu.au/appliedsciences/discover.
INTERESTED IN OUR URBAN FUTURES? More than ever people are choosing to live in cities, with Melbourne’s
population forecast to hit 5 million before 2030. The Urban Futures Competition is an opportunity for Year 10/11/12
students wanting to create sustainable cities and regions. Win up to $300 by coming up with the best idea to help
tackle the challenges our cities face. To enter: www.rmit.edu.au/environmentplanning/urbanfuturescomp. To find
out about urban planning at RMIT: www.rmit.edu.au/programs/bp188.
DIPLOMA OF LANGUAGES – RMIT is now offering the Diploma of Languages, designed to complement
undergraduate programs, or as a stand alone program. Languages currently offered are: Chinese, French,
Japanese and Spanish. See: www.rmit.edu.au/languages/diploma. A similar program is offered at several other
universities. They can be studied along with any degree, adding a year to your study program.
ARE YOU GOOD AT ORGANISING AND PLANNING? If yes, then a career in logistics may be for you. Logistics
is involved in practically every industry. It’s about having things in the right place at the right time – not too
much not too little. The Victorian Transport Association is offering a Logistics Cadetship Program. This twoyear
program which has young people aged 18-25 (and completed Year 12) employed fulltime with logistics
companies while studying a Diploma of Logistics. Cadets are released from work to study at Victoria University.
The next intake is due to start in March 2013. However, if a company chooses a cadet, employment can start
at any time before training begins. Cadets are allocated a mentor and move to different areas of the business.
Cadets can later choose to study for a university degree in logistics. Logistics is one of the biggest and fastest
growing industries in the world. See www.vta.com.au for details; resumes are being accepted now.
WANTING TO STUDY MEDICINE AT MONASH? There are four medical degrees in Victoria; of these, the
Monash University (Clayton) degree is the only undergraduate degree. The first two years of this course are
largely campus-based, while the third, fourth and fifth years are in a clinical setting (metro or rural). Selection
for this degree involves completion of the UMAT, an interview and academic results (ATAR). Interviews this year
will be held 4 -18 December. These are Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) and consist of eight sequential interview
‘stations’. At each station the applicant is interviewed for eight minutes followed by two minutes for changeover.
For domestic selection for this degree applicants must be new to tertiary study (ie current year 12 completion, or
completed VCE within the previous two years without commencing tertiary study). Places offered
PODIATRY: A STEP INTO A CAREER IN DEMAND – Podiatrists are health professionals who work with patients
who have foot, ankle and knee problems. They work on the treatment, management and prevention of disorders
across age groups. With an aging population and a rise in foot and ankle injuries from sport and everyday physical
activities, the demand for podiatrists has remained strong and will continue to do so – especially in regional area.
Podiatry graduates have strong career prospects both in Australia and abroad with 70% of graduates from La
Trobe Uni working in the private sector and the remaining 30% working in the public health network. This is a
great course for students interested in rehabilitation and in the treatment of sports related injuries.
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St Francis Xavier Old Collegians Football Club
ROUND 9 MATCH REPORT
Seniors
Kew 8.11.59 def S.F.X.O.C. 8.3.51
Goal Kickers: C. Van Dam 3, J. Leworthy 2, T. Farrell
2, J. Butterfield
Best Players: D. Dimakopoulos, C. Van Dam,
J. Lenders, M. Scanlon, S. Burns, S. Van Dam
Reserves
Kew 10.5.65 def S.F.X.O.C. 8.7.55
Goal Kickers: S. Greely 4, R. Legge, A. Bolitho,
T. Shepherdson, G. Bramich
Best Players: R. Legge, G. Bramich, W. Delaland,
T. Shepherdson, G. Fairbrother, C. Thomson
ROUND 10 MATCH REPORT
Seniors
S.F.X.O.C. 17.14.116 def Richmond Central 12.5.77
Goal Kickers: T. Pearson 4, D. Scott 3, B. Spencer 2,
J. Leworthy 2, T. Farrell 2, D. Dimakopoulos, J. Van
Dam, S. Harvey, A. Klaric
Best Players: S. Burns, S. Harvey, S. Van Dam,
J. Lenders, M. Scanlon, D. Scott
Reserves
S.F.X.O.C. 17.10.112 def Richmond Central 4.9.33
Goal Kickers: A. Slater 4, A. Patterson 2, G. Bramich
2, D. Kinder 2, B. Rainbow 2, A. Bolitho, S. Van Dam,
P. Bourke, D. Johnstone, C. Hughes
Best Players: A. Pryor, C. Hughes, R. Legge,
D. Thomson, G. Bramich, A. Slater
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ROUND 11 MATCH REPORT
Seniors
S.F.X.O.C 17.14.116 def Richmond 12.5.77
Goal Kickers: T.Pearson 4, D.Scott 3, T.Farrell
2, J.Leworthy 2, B.Spencer 2, D.Dimakopoulos,
S.Harvey, J.Van Dam, A Klaric 1
Best Players: D.Scott, S.harvey, T.Pearson, A.Klaric,
S.Burns
Reserves
S.F.X.O.C 17.10.112 def Richmond 4.9.33
Goal Kickers: A. Slater 4, B.Rainbow 2, D.Kinder
2, G.Bramich 2, S.Van Dam, P.Bourke,C.Hughes,D.
Johnson, A. Bolitho 1
Best Players: G.Bramich, A. Slater, D.Thompson,
C.Hughes
ROUND 12 MATCH REPORT
Seniors
SFXOC 6.17.53 def by Hawthorn 13.5.83
Goal Kickers: J. Leworthy 2, J. Lenders, J. Van Dam,
B. Spencer, A. Klaric
Best Players: S. Burns, M. Scanlon,
D. Dimakopoulos, D. Scott, J. Lenders, C. Hughes
Reserves
S.F.X.O.C. 15.17.107 def Hawthorn 10.6.66
Goal Kickers: C. Van Dam 4, S. Greely 3, A. Bolitho
3, D. Johnstone 2, L. Day 2, P. Gould
Best Players: J. Thwaites, L. Day, R. Legge,
D. Johnstone, A. Bolitho, C. Van Dam
Next week the Xmen take on Aquinas at home in what will be a important game
if both sides are to compete in the finals race.
The auction players for this week are Seniors: T Sheperdson Reserves: P Gould.
SENIORS RESERVES
Ladder After Round 12
POS TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS
1 Yarra Valley 12 11 1 0 0 0 1501 756 198.54 44
2 Ivanhoe 12 10 2 0 0 0 1184 801 147.82 40
3 UHS-VU 12 9 3 0 0 0 1175 911 128.98 36
4 Aquinas 12 7 5 0 0 0 1094 1102 99.27 28
5 Kew 12 6 5 1 0 0 990 849 116.61 26
6 St Francis Xavier 12 6 6 0 0 0 980 973 100.72 24
7 Richmond Central 12 6 6 0 0 0 999 1030 96.99 24
8 Elsternwick 12 5 6 1 0 0 1228 1102 111.43 22
9 Albert Park 12 4 7 1 0 0 960 919 104.46 18
10 Hawthorn 12 4 8 0 0 0 793 1224 64.79 16
11 Old Westbourne 12 2 10 0 0 0 621 1285 48.33 8
12 Power House 12 0 11 1 0 0 647 1220 53.03 2
Ladder After Round 12
POS TEAM P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS
1 Kew 12 11 1 0 0 0 1245 431 288.86 44
2 Yarra Valley 12 11 1 0 0 0 1300 496 262.10 44
3 UHS-VU 12 10 2 0 0 0 1214 681 178.27 40
4 St Francis Xavier 12 8 4 0 0 0 1044 541 192.98 32
5 Ivanhoe 12 8 4 0 0 0 960 610 157.38 32
6 Albert Park 12 7 5 0 0 0 884 938 94.24 28
7 Richmond Central 12 6 6 0 0 0 783 823 95.14 24
8 Aquinas 12 5 7 0 0 0 856 783 109.32 20
9 Hawthorn 12 2 10 0 0 0 669 1175 56.94 8
10 Elsternwick 12 2 10 0 0 0 566 1390 40.72 8
11 Power House 12 1 11 0 0 0 498 1250 39.84 4
12 Old Westbourne 12 1 11 0 0 0 405 1306 31.01 4

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