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Clare Nocka
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Extended non-health student absences St Mary’s College recognises that, at times, students need to be absent from school for reasons other than health. These occasions may include family holidays, family occasions that require several days’ absence or participation in events with other family members, with workplaces or similar institutions.
Should it be planned that your daughter will be absent from school for a non-health related reason, for three days or more, we ask that written communication is made directly to the Sub-School Director outlining the reason for your daughter’s absence and the dates affected. Please ensure a minimum of two weeks’ notice is given to the College. Should your daughter’s absence be longer than six weeks, a minimum of four weeks’ notice is needed.
Junior School students will be asked to keep a diary of their experiences while they are away, which they will hand in to their Care Group Teacher upon their return to school.
Middle and Senior School students will be expected to negotiate with individual teachers the completion of work missed, where possible. This may include renegotiating due dates, completing work while away, or completion of work missed upon returning to school depending on the length of time absent from school, the task requirements, etc.
Prescription Medications Students who need to take prescribed medications while at school must adhere to their doctor’s recommended dosage and must not allow another student access to these drugs. The student’s name and dosage requirements for prescription medications must be clearly visible. These will be stored in a locked cabinet in the SSO. The First Aid Officer will keep a record of the dosage, time and date of administration of medications.
All Students: (a) Must have a note in their diary from a parent/caregiver or legal guardian and/or doctor notifying the school of their need to be taking medication; (b) Must hand in medications to the First Aid Officer at the Student Services Office unless this would inhibit a student’s safety and wellbeing; (c) Must be administered in the Student Services Office, under the supervision of a staff member; (d) Must notify her Class/Subject Teacher when she is going to take medication.
Off-campus camps/trips/activities: Students who need to take prescribed medications while attending a school activity off campus must adhere to their doctor’s recommended dosage and must not allow another student access to these drugs. All medication, including relevant notification or letter from the doctor must be presented to the appropriate Coordinator/Activity Director before the start of the activity, and must be taken under staff supervision.
Student Safety Students and families are reminded to be wary of approaches from strangers, especially when they are unaccompanied or travelling to and from school. If students are approached, they should not respond and should not accept offers of rides or gifts.
Students should seek the assistance of other nearby adults if they feel unsafe and should report the event to a trusted adult (parent or school staff member) as soon as possible.
SAPOL advises that taking out a mobile phone and calling police can deter the offender and they recommend the student making a formal report to their closest police station.
Lorna Starrs Deputy Principal
Recently, our Year 12 SRC and Justice Representatives for 2020 had the opportunity to facilitate a leadership afternoon with recently elected students from Year 6 to 11, to prepare them for the big year ahead.
Amongst other things, the SRC Team explored what has driven each student to become a representative and the Justice Team explored ‘what is Justice at SMC’ in 2020.
Students also spent some time planning and organising SRC and leadership activities that will take place across the College during 2020.
A very exciting year ahead. Jo Cains Director: Student Wellbeing
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Ash Wednesday in the Junior School Junior School classes joined with families to mark the beginning of Lent. With prayerful song and word the girls reverently began the journey that leads to Easter.
The liturgies marked a time that asks each of us to change our hearts and minds so that we can be people of Hope – Inclusion – Love. We come together to raise our voices and create a future that can end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity for all people.
Some of our girls’ thoughts were:
“I was thinking how much my parents do for me and how to be kind. How to be grateful for everything they do and how to help our parents. I was also thinking about the bushfires and the koalas and about all the people who lost their homes and all the people who are sick.” Lani, Scarlett, Felicity, Anna, Lula and Arianna - Year 2/3
“I think it was a moment with God and it was happy and relaxed. ” Mimi, Maddie, Tayah and Mackenzie - Year 6
“It was amazing – it was really happy. I liked reading and it was nice to have mums and dads here. It was pretty nice and we got to put the candle, fabric and special box in the middle. I felt like Jesus was nice.” Sofia, Willow, Florence, Kennedy, Alexandra and Isha – Reception/Year 1
“I was feeling calm and relaxed and I felt special, blessed and really connected to God. When I shut my eyes and I felt like I was in that moment – it felt so loving.” Monique, Riri, Maddie, Isabelle Year 4/5
Anne Soldan
Junior School Coordinator Prayer and Liturgy
The Office of the eSafety Commissioner has just released for parents of young adults (10-14 years) an interactive tour that explores how to safety manage online issues as they arise. It is important as parents to learn about the digital environment in which your daughters interact and how you can help them to have safe and enjoyable online experience. Visit the link below to take this online tour. https://www.esafety.gov.au/education-resources/iparent/screen-smart-tour
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Our in-house Music Camp was a fantastic way to start the year for students involved in music! The Music Camp is an opportunity for students to learn new music that they will perform at school events throughout the year.
We’d like to thank Friends of Music for putting on a wonderful BBQ for all students involved and to our old scholars for organising the games on Friday night!
Music Camp ended on Saturday with a concert for parents and friends, showcasing the students work over the two days.
Well done to all students involved, we are looking forward to the next one! Ben Chambers Director of Music
St Mary’s College is an Allergy Aware school with policies and procedures in place to provide care for the wellbeing of staff and students with allergies. Anaphylaxis is an allergic reaction that in some cases can be severe and even life threatening. It is important that the school has medical information and medication along with an annually updated medical care plan for students with Anaphylaxis. As a community, we can all provide support by not sending students to school with food containing nuts; things like peanut paste or Nutella in sandwiches is a common issue. Given that the most extreme reactions can be caused by contact with surfaces or in the proximity of the allergen, this is one precaution we can take as a community. It also helps when providing food for school events and fundraisers, if we avoid food containing nuts. Our Allergy Awareness Guidelines are on the website. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/wh1.thewebconsole.com/wh/4810/images/AllergyAwareGuidelinesJan14.pdf
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Career Planet: A free app available on Apple Store or Google Play Have a look at this app that makes looking for a career EASY!! Aside from four different ways to look up a career, Career Planet gives you only a brief description which makes scrolling through careers super quick and easy. Career Planet has links to Gap Years, Interesting & educational website links, ATARS, Universities and TAFEs and a whole lot more…………
UCAT 2020 The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is an admissions test used by many universities in Australia and New Zealand in their selection process for their medical, dental and clinical science degree programmes. The test helps universities to select applicants with the most appropriate abilities and professional behaviours required for doctors and dentists to be successful in their clinical careers. The UCAT is a computer-based test delivered in Pearson VUE test centres throughout Australia, New Zealand and at some overseas locations.
Registration for the UCAT opens on 2 March and closes on 11 May. The UCAT is a two-hour computer-based test consisting of five separately timed subtests, each of which contains a number of questions in a multiple-choice format. The test sittings are held between 1 and 31 July. For a listing of universities requiring the UCAT, go to https://www.ucat.edu.au/ucat-anz/universities/. For more details of the UCAT, go to https://www.ucat.edu.au/ucat-anz/.
UCAT preparation There are a number of organisations that conduct UCAT preparation courses. The college does not endorse any such programs but will share information about their events.
ADELAIDE - 14 March 2020 (6.30pm - 8.30pm) - UniSA City West NIE will be conducting a FREE information session about the UCAT & Undergraduate Pathways into Medicine and Dentistry. This event is absolutely free. Tickets are limited. Book today to avoid the disappointment of missing out. Click here to secure your FREE ticket
Australian National University (ANU) application and selection processes ANU has changed the application requirements (including an earlier application deadline) and selection criteria for undergraduate courses. Details of the new requirements can be found at https://www.anu.edu.au/study/apply/domestic-applications-anu-undergraduate. Applications open in March 2020 and close in May.
Website for job seekers Jobted is the Australian Career Website used by communities, schools and universities that can help people and especially students and unemployed to find a job or an internship quickly, easily and for free. https://au.jobted.com. The site also provides a Job Descriptions” section https://au.jobted.com/job-descriptions : a guide to all the most popular jobs, with many tips that will help students to choose the best way to get the job of their dreams. The Jobted Career Blog https://au.jobted.com/blog/ with all the best tips for finding a job: Interview, Career Tips and the Practical Guide on how to write an effective Resume: https://au.jobted.com/blog/how-to-write-resume
Young Endeavour Youth Scheme Applications for voyages in STS Young Endeavour 2020 are now being taken for young Australians aged 16-23 with an interest in sail training. This 11 day program builds self-awareness, develops leadership and communication skills and fosters a sense of community responsibility in participants. Voyage fees and conditions apply to successful applicants.
More information and application can be found at www.youngendeavour.gov.au Potential applicants should apply now for the best chance of being drawn for a voyage.
Suzanne Megaw Coordinator Flexible Learning and Career Education Development
St Mary’s College Absentee Phone Line : 8216 5716
Please telephone before 9.30 am if your daughter is absent
St Mary’s College Uniform Shop : 8216 5719
Opening times - Monday 8.00 am - 11.00 am Wednesday 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm Thursday 8.00 am - 11.00 am
Orders can also be placed online at https://hambours.com.au/
St Mary’s College OSHC : 8216 5743
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Year 12 Chemistry students attended the IUPAC 2020 Global Women’s Breakfast with the theme ‘Bonding to Create Future Leaders’. The breakfast was designed to assist women chemists to expand their network of contacts, both locally and internationally, and explore opportunities in this field of Science.
Presentations from young women scientists showcased a variety of career pathways that can lead from Chemistry. These included careers in wine chemistry, mining and new materials. Our students were inspired by the work of Dr Melanie MacGregor, a senior research fellow at UniSA,
who is currently working on a less invasive technology for cancer detection.
Julia Green Science Learning Area Leader
Calling all creative writers in Years 7 -12 who are keen to write and share ideas with like-minded students.
Writers INK club is back again in 2020, meeting in the library presentation room on Monday afternoon from 3.30 – 4.30 pm. During sessions we will share a range of strategies and ideas about writing imaginatively and
personally. Students have opportunities to undertake writing excursions around the city, enter prose and poetry competitions and possibly hear from writers/authors.
For more information feel free to contact me at the College.
Bernie McInerney English teacher
Recently, Year 7 teachers, parents and caregivers gathered on Veritas Lawns for an informal evening of conversation, good food and a little jazz music!
It was a lovely way to welcome our families to the Middle School community.
Thank you to Karen Vonderwall, and the Year 12 Hospitality class, and Ben Chambers and the Small Jazz Ensemble for their contribution to the event. Andrew Footner Middle School Director
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Drop off and Pick up When you drop off or pick up on Franklin St in the mornings and afternoons, please move right to the top of the zone before stopping. If you can see that the car in front is close to moving on, ask your children to wait and then move into the zone. If possible, when dropping young children who need assistance it is preferable to find a parking space. If this is not possible then it is even more imperative that you move as far as possible into the drop off zone. Following these guidelines makes the zone much safer for all of our students.
March
9 Adelaide Cup Public Holiday
11 Year 7 - 12 Swimming Carnival (North Adelaide Aquatic Centre)
17 Junior School Tour
17 Catholic Girls’ Athletics Carnival
18 Year 6 - 12 Parent Evening: “Respectful Relationships and your
Daughter”
19 Middle School Tour
25 Catholic Girls’ Swimming Carnival
April
3 Year 8 Vaccinations
9 Last day of Term 1 (3.15pm dismissal)
10 Good Friday
E V E N T C A L E N D A R
Looking for a non-competitive activity for your daughter to participate in? Kid’s yoga increases strength and
flexibility, while increasing confidence, reducing anxiety and developing greater regulation of emotions. Classes are exciting, and include traditional yoga poses, partner yoga,
team building games and mindfulness activities. Contact information for bookings and enquiries:
Term 1 begins 19 Feb – Bookings essential
0433905991 [email protected]
fb.com/yogistarssa yogistarssa
When: Sunday 29 March Time: 2.00 pm Where: St Joseph's Convent Chapel, Kensington. Priest: Father James Valladares.
Most have a connection with a Josephite School/College as a teacher/old scholar and/or with St Mary MacKillop. Devonshire Afternoon Tea ($5) will follow Mass. All very welcome.
For further information please contact Josie Van Pelt - 82953667.
