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Vol 19 Term: 2 Week 5
26 May 2017
Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Friends of the Magdalene Community,
School Transport Survey
At the time of publication of this newsletter over 100 parents/carers have responded to this survey in the past 24 hours.
Thank you for such prompt feedback; your views are important as the safe travel and transport of your daughters and sons
to the School is critical.
The rationale behind the survey was to explore ways in which we can promote safe travel and consider various access
points, pick up points and our current signposting. It was also to explore ways in which we can best liaise with Camden
Council to support us going into the future.
In a recent meeting with the Council Mr. Whicker and I were able to discuss some of the issues that our families currently
face, but we would like to be certain about our future directions. In this way any future formal requests to Council (about
how they can support us and/or advocate for us with various other State bodies), can be more meaningful.
Active Travel Grant
In line with our current queries around travel to school, students will soon be consulted about ways in which they can be
part of the conversation about safe travel. Magdalene was successful earlier this year in its application to receive $2000 to
be part of the South West Sydney Local Health District’s ‘Active Travel Pilot Initiative for Secondary Schools’. This
money will be used to promote ‘active travel’ (defined as any transport where human energy is spent to travel, including
public transport) and will be part of a larger conversation about safe transport. For students who currently walk, ride a
bike, catch buses or wish to consider any of these forms of transport, I would encourage you to look out for ways you can
be part of this dialogue.
Courtesy to fellow parents/carers and community members
We are aware that School drop off and pick up is potentially fraught with challenges. The fact that we are in an industrial
zone presents unique issues to the School community therefore we do want feedback about ways in which we might
support our parents/carers, students and staff.
That stated, common courtesy to other parents/carers is vital as is exercising patience around the School surrounds. The
arrival and dispatch of buses continues to be quite a seamless process and so we would continue to encourage students to
use buses as much as is practical. As many of you would know, from time to time the booking of illegally positioned or
parked cars around the various access roads occurs and so we would hope our parents/carers are fine role models for our
students.
“Because I have seen the Lord”
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God Bless
Mr Matthew McMahon
Principal
PRAYER:
The news from Manchester earlier this week was truly shocking. For young people to be the targets of senseless vio-
lence is appalling and so we keep all of those families and those impacted by the events in our prayers.
May God grant strength and enduring faith to all who are bereaved, injured and traumatised.
May those victims who perished in the bombing be granted a merciful judgement by God. May they rest in
peace and be welcomed into His Loving Presence.
May their families and friends receive the peace only You, Lord Jesus, can give. May they find Your consol-
ing love among the acts of kindness and compassion offered them by their families and friends.
Grant to the survivors the grace to persevere and the grace to forgive those responsible for the attack.
Grant to the injured healing of mind and body.
May God turn the hearts of all who commit evil to a true understanding of His desire and intention for hu-
manity.
We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen
Parents & Friends (P & F) Update
I thank all parents and/or community members who attended our last P & F meeting. There continues to be great sup-
port from our P & F and I offer my thanks to them and to those who are in key roles in this body.
Magdalene is now 19 Years old (or young – depending on your perspective) and what a great time it is to reflect on
who we are, what we stand for and where we are headed. In keeping with this a number of issues and items were dis-
cussed at the last Parents & Friends (P & F) meeting and so I would like to share some of these:
- Communication tools for the School
- The facilities available for the Second Hand Uniform Shop
- The quality and look of the current uniform
- Interest in the School exploring a move to becoming a College
- The Care fund for families
- Future grants and environmental initiatives.
A number of decisions were also made:
- For the P & F to part fund the 2017 Brewarrina Immersion Trip
- For the P & F to fund Air Conditioning Units in Blocks A to D.
Year 11 students attending the upcoming Brewarrina Immersion Trip, presented on the evening and argued their case
well for why this initiative should be supported. I thank them for their presentation.
Attendance at P & F meetings provides an opportunity to hear about where the School is headed, various initiatives
and to stay up-to-date. It can also be used as an excellent platform for sharing any concerns or issues of which the
School needs to be aware. I am always willing to consider feedback (of all types) because, at the end of the day, it is
the students who need to come first and we need to make their time as meaningful and as successful as is possible.
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So far during the 2017 school year, Year 7 students have been participating in a program called ‘Peer Support’.
It is maintained by Year 10 students that have kindly volunteered their time. Peer Support is about Year 7
students at Magdalene having a positive and smooth transition to high school. We have been arranged into small
groups, with our peers and we take part in activities that support our social and emotional wellbeing. Some of
these activities include quizzes, games and surveys on the positive aspects of high school and how we can react
and deal with situations.
Another great thing about Peer Support is that we get to know our peers slightly better. With our Peer Support
groups, we may not be in each other’s classes or friendship groups. Positive relationships with people in our
year group may impact the way we interact, behave and even the way we learn. We also get to know our Year
10 leaders, as they have been in our shoes and can help us get through the first year of high school just as well as
they did!
Overall, I believe that Peer Support makes a positive difference on how our journey to high school life starts.
We are thankful for the work of the Year 10 students for running this program!
Bethany Hooper 7D
In the new year of 2017, I took the opportunity to become a peer support leader with some friends, it was a
privilege I assure you. Within teams, we have to become the role models of 2017’s Year 7 cohort. It’s
challenging, almost feeling like playing a teacher role. The main goal of this campaign of sorts is for the new
students to feel like they have an older friend they can trust. To do this, we have to connect to our group
members and make an experience that hopefully they can enjoy and
remember. Myself and the other leaders in my group try to make every
lesson as fun as it possibly be. I would say that my group has connected to
each other and hopefully helped to make friends through their transition
into high school. The best experience that I have got out of this is the fun
joyful atmosphere that I’ve seen within the group. With it coming to an
end, I would say that every lesson has been fun, educational, and
connected.
Hayden Johnstone 10M
During Peer support last week I had the opportunity to observe the lovely
Year 10 students guiding our Year 7 Students through a peer support
lesson. I have never been so proud of our Magdalene students and the
maturity they showed in regards to their involvement in the program. I
found it refreshing to see Year 7 students feeling comfortable enough to
express their thoughts and feelings with their Year 10 leaders. It made for
an authentic experience allowing the Year 7 students to gain social skills
and pastoral awareness, whilst enjoying themselves and having fun. I look
forward to observing some more peer support programs throughout the
remainder of the year.
Mrs Ashleigh Durrant
Yr 7 & 8 Assistant Year Coordinator
YEAR 7 PEER SUPPORT
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YEAR 12 ACADEMIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AWARDS
The following students were recognised for their Academic Efforts at a recent Year Assembly. Keep up the hard work
Year 12!
Michaela Dimassi
Melissa Ebejer
Hayley Fitzsummons
Thomas Gallagher
Riley Garard
James Gibson
Zachary Gomes
Jessica Gunner
Alyesha Holgate
Vivienne Kaiser
Cassandra Knight
Chloe Laxade
Laura Leone
Jordan Lombardo
Meagan Major
Ashleigh Clarke
Amber-Jayne Mathews
Caitlin McGookin
Cameron Mills
Remy Moutia
Georgia Nagle
Alex Nies
Jamie Nolan
Elise Abotomey
Madelyn Ace
Alyssa Ahern
Peta Alvaro
Monika Bazdaric
Aiden Berenger
Chloe Berenger
Madeline Boaro
Roisin Bolwell
Zachary Bond
Julia Boustani
Ethan Brady
Jc Phillip Carating
Thomas Carroll
Annika Ciol
Ashleigh Clarke
Jason Clark
Joshua Clerke
Mikayla Cummins-Wotton
Rebekah Dakin
Anastasia de Pourbaix
Olivia De Vos
Emma Debernardi
Kaitlin O’Sullivan
Lachlan Opalniuk
Kaitlyn Paroz
Bethany Perkins
Laétin Perrin-Russo
Gianni Pessotto
Elizabeth Potts
Jessica Richardson
Caitlyn Rushby
Renee Ryan
Juanita Sammut
Melinda Simon
Connor Smith
Lauren Stendardo
Chelsea Tonkin
Lily Tyquin
Lelah Vranic
Lily Whitfield
Bailey Whitley
Alexandra Willis
Bailey Wray
Lauren Wright
Shannan Wright
Lauren Wright
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JOHN MARSDEN & HACHETTE AUSTRALIA PRIZE FOR YOUNG WRITERS
John Marsden & Hachette Australia Prize for Young Writers
Entries are now open for the 2017 John Marsden & Hachette Australia Prize for Young Writers, a
developmental award open exclusively to Australian secondary school students across the nation.
The prize recognises excellence in three creative writing categories: fiction, nonfiction* and poetry.
The Prize is named after and supported by international best-selling author John Marsden, sponsored
by Hachette Australia and administered by Express Media. The prize is judged by John Marsden,
alongside representatives from Hachette Australia and Express Media.
Fifteen shortlisted writers will be invited to a special event to meet John Marsden and also participate in an
exclusive creative writing workshop with Mark Brandi, one of Australia’s most exciting debut novelists.
Prize winners will also receive a $500 cash prize and a book pack of YA titles, courtesy of Hachette
Australia, publication of their work on the Express Media website plus their names and an acknowledge-
ment printed in Voiceworks, Australia’s premier youth literary journal.
The prize will be announced and presented in a special event at the 2017 Melbourne Writers Festival on
Thursday August 31, 2017.
*Unsure what they are looking for in the nonfiction category?
Go to: http://expressmedia.org.au/programs/john-marsden-prize/what-is-creative-nonfiction/
Entries opened on Tuesday April 18 and close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday June 30, 2017.
Bethany Jenkins has been selected in the Cricket NSW U18 Women's
Metropolitan State Squad and begins training at the Sydney Cricket
Ground in June.
Bethany has also been selected in the NSW Indoor Cricket Womens
U17s team to play in the National Championships at Mackay, in July.
Congratulations Bethany, we wish you well.
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MISA RESULTS : Magdalene v John Therry (Round 2)
SPORTS NEWS
SPORT WINNING SCHOOL SCORE MOST VALUED PLAYER
9 Girls Netball Magdalene 21-20 Well done girls. With only 7 players, in hot
conditions, we came away with the win (just). A
tight competitive game really deserving of a
draw. Thanks to Jasmyn for umpiring and to
Grace for filling in. Coach:Mrs Hort
10-12 Girls Netball John Therry 28-36 Thankyou to Emily Harriett and Isabelle
Stowers for filling in for us this week. Coach: Mrs Parkes
7 Boys Soccer John Therry 3-1 The boys worked hard but didn’t get the result.
MVP: Pat Baragry, Coach:Mr Manns
8-9 Boys Soccer
John Therry 2-1 A closely contested game that could of gone
either way. Unfortunately, a late counter attack
in the first half caught us out for the decisive
goal. MVP: Patrick Staunton with a great work
ethic. Coach: Mr Arzapitian
10-12 Boys Soccer John Therry 1-0 MVP: Joseph Smith. Coach: Mr Quinn
10-12 Boys Softball John Therry 7-4 MVP: Connor McFarlane. Coach: Miss Gavin
10-12 Girls Softball John Therry 7-1 Bad luck girls. We played well but the other
team was too strong. MVP: Bethany Coach: Mrs McAllister
7-9 Boys Hockey Magdalene 1-0 A great debut by most of the players. A baptism
of fire for Mark Bligh, Jack Scettro, Liam
Yabsley, Mitchell Phipps, Connor Bulgin, Billy
Brown, Joshua Young and Brandon Repinec
(GK) Coach: Mr Hewitt
7-9 Girls Hockey Magdalene 1-0 A very well played first game for the team. All
players contributed well. MVP: Ella
Evans-Hayward. Coach: Miss J.Miller
7-9 Ultimate Frisbee Magdalene 7-5 The team played awesome and recovered from
being 5 points down to level the scores, just
before the sound of the full-time bell. Well done
guys. Coach: Mr Fordyce
Open Rugby League Magdalene defeated
Good Samaritan
26-22 A great effort by the boys with no subs. A great
game by the forwards. MVPs: Joshua Sampson
and Steven Dengate. Coach: Mr Bubb
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MISA RESULTS : Magdalene v Wollondilly (Round 3)
SPORTS NEWS
SPORT WINNING SCHOOL SCORE MOST VALUED PLAYER
9 Girls Netball Magdalene 31-23 Well done girls on a great game. You were consistent
in attack and defence all over the court. Keep up the
great work. Thanks to Jasmine for umpiring. Coach:Mrs Hort
10-12 Girls Netball Wollondilly 28-27 A very close game. Thanky ou to Stephanie Brancato
and Alyssa Richardson for filling in for us this week. Coach: Mrs Parkes
7 Boys Soccer Magdalene 3-1 Great goal from a corner by Michael Newton.
MVP: Joel Taylor. Coach:Mr Manns
8-9 Boys Soccer
Magdalene 2-0 A great win from the boys with a masterful team
display that could have resulted in a handful of goals.
MVP: Aiden Shaw. Coach: Mr Arzapitian
10-12 Boys Soccer Draw 2-2 MVP: Dylan Haslam. Coach: Mr Quinn
10-12 Boys Softball Wollondilly 12-0 With most of the team out this week our substitutes did
their best. Coach: Miss Gavin
10-12 Girls Softball Magdalene 7-1 Good game girls. Well played. We held for the win. Coach: Mrs McAllister
7-9 Boys Hockey Wollondilly 1-0 MVP: Albert Wojcik. Coach: Mr Hewitt
7-9 Girls Hockey Wollondilly 2-0 The girls played really well this week. They are
improving each week and developing better ball skills.
MVP: Jaimee Kitchener. Coach: Miss J.Miller
7-9 Ultimate Frisbee Magdalene 11-6 Even with a short game format, due to field limitations,
the team still managed a strong win. Coach: Mr Fordyce
Diocesan Soccer
On Wednesday 3rd May was the junior girls diocesan soccer. We had an enjoyable hour and a half drive to Albion
park. The girls were undefeated for all 4 pool games but unfortunately lost 2-0 in the grand final against St Mary’s.
Our scores were 3 - 0 Win, 3 - 0 Win, 2 - 0 Win and 3 - 0 Win. We all had lots of fun and as a reward, we had
Hungry Jacks on the way back!!
By Jasmine McAllister 7D and Georgia Finianos 7D
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SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS 2017
MAGDALENE SHINES 2017
Brewarrina Fundraiser
at Magdalene Shines
A BBQ and Raffle will be
held at Magdalene Shines on
Thursday 15th June 2017 to
support the Brewarrina
Immersion Program.
There will be an array of
goodies for sale from 5pm
onwards:
Sausage sizzle $2, Drinks $2,
variety of cakes and slices.
Raffle tickets $1 each or 3 for
$2.
School Photographs will be taken on Thursday 1 June,
students are required to wear full winter uniform
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NOTICEBOARD
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NOTICEBOARD
MAGDALENE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL “Because I have seen the Lord”
Smeaton Grange Road, Narellan NSW 2567 P.O. Box 222, Narellan NSW 2567 Phone: 02 4631 3300 Fax: 02 4631 3398 email: [email protected] www.mchsdow.catholic.edu.au
CANTEEN Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Term 2
Week 6B
29 May - 2 June
29 May
Cathy Burke
Lisa Burke
30 May
Sharon Draper
Sally Potter Small
31 May
Fiona Secheny
Karen Tekely
1 June
Jenny Davies 2 June
Michelle Heward
Cathy Stewart
Term 2
Week 7A
5 June - 9 June
5 June
Veronique Smith
Gloria Etienne
6 June
Kate Melville
Veronica Batley
7 June
Nicole Garner 8 June
Leanne Craig 9 June
Leisa Taylor
Bernadette Kiss
Term 2
Week 8B
12 June - 16 June
12 June
QUEEN’S
BIRTHDAY
13 June
Sharon Draper 14 June
Veronique Smith
Christine
Crimmins
15 June
Annie Reynolds
Hilary Nguygen
16 June Linda McGuire
SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP
The Second Hand Uniform shop is always happy
to receive donations of pre-loved uniforms, but
please only send CLEAN uniforms in GOOD
CONDITION.
If you require uniforms please call
Kelly O’Keeffe 0410 553 812
May 27 May
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3 June
Saturday—
Saturday
Reconciliation Week
31 Wednesday Year 8 Italian Excursion
June 1 Thursday School Photographs
Full Winter Uniform
2 Friday Year 10 Reflection Day
8 Thursday Year 11 Careers Expo
9 Friday Year 9 Reflection Day
12 Monday Queen’s Birthday PUBLIC HOLIDAY
13 Tuesday Years 11,12 Titration Competition
15 Thursday Magdalene Shines 7pm
18 –24 Sun—Sat Brewarrina Immersion
19 Monday Year 11 Parent/Teacher/Student
Interviews
20 Tuesday Misa Dance Festival
26 Monday Years 7 & 9 Parent/Teacher/
Student Interviews 3pm
28 Wednesday Year 8 & 10 Parent/Teacher/
Student Interviews 3pm
30 Friday Term 2 ENDS
Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews
The next FAMILY MASS @ St Anthony’s Church , Tahmoor is on Saturday May 27th @ 5-00pm. We invite all FAMILIES to share in this Spe-cial Occasion as we also welcome the IN-TERNATIONAL CENTENARY PILGRIMAGE IMAGE (ICPI) of Our Lady Of Fatima, Blessed by our Beloved POPE FRANCIS espe-cially for Australia, and here in our Parish for ONE DAY ONLY, May 27th. Our usual Band of Musicians, our Amazing Choir and our talented and graceful , liturgical Dancers will help us CELEBRATE in a JOYFUL manner . Refreshments will be served after Mass a usual.
