5 September 2012

Fathers Day Mass, Friday 31st August 2012

When asked by Mr David Matheson to give this quick reflection Ididn’t know what I was going to talk about as I believe I’m still fairlynew at the game of being a Dad. I look around the chapel thismorning and I see years of fatherhood experience and I begin thethink what sort of a father will I be when my son gets to highschool. Rather than trying to predict the future I wanted to justreflect on my experience so far as a dad.

I have son Joshua who is three and a daughter Emma who is 1 andboth have turned my world upside down. Nothing can prepare youenough for that first time you hold your children when they are born.Sleep has now become a luxury, but somehow that just becomes anormal part of life. I come home from work feeling tired andsometimes a little stressed from the day and all it takes is the smilefrom your children to wipe the problems away.

Before having children I remember celebrating Fathers Day as aday that I tried to make my dad special and proud of me. This wasdone by buying a present, cooking him something or just chatting tohim about the footy. My dad was always proud of everything I dideven when I didn’t think it was a big deal and I never reallyunderstood until I had my own son. My dad was always biastowards me and he thought I was the best at everything and Iremember saying to myself that there is no way I would be thatbias to my son.

Fortunate or not I have followed in his footsteps. I think every dadthinks their son is the best at what they do and why shouldn’t they. Ithink the world Joshua and Emma and I’m proud of everything theydo, whether it be Joshua learning to swim or hitting a ball in cricketor Emma taking her first steps. I am now beginning to understandwhat my dad was going on about. There are many things I loveabout being a dad and especially having a son. One is that I get toshare my sporting trials and tribulations with Joshua. Josh had nochoice but to be a Tigers fan in our household and I have lovedtaking him to the games even though they haven’t been going thatwell this year. The best thing about sharing this passion with a threeyear old is that even when they lose he thinks they have won, whichwas a regular occurrence this year. His innocent comment bringsyou back to reality and puts a beaming smile on your face.

Nothing beats coming home from work to a cuddle and kiss fromyour kids. Nothing can compete with witnessing a milestone in your

children’s lives and nothing will ever come close to hearing your sonsay I love you.

In my short time as being a dad I’m only just getting used to thisFathers Day celebration. I try to think back to before we had kidsand I couldn’t fathom not having my 2 children in my life. Life wouldbe boring without them. I always think if I could be half the dad myfather was to me then I will be doing a great job.

Even at this early stage of fatherhood I find it hard to sit back andwatch my son make a mistake but he knows that I will be there fora shoulder to cry on when things don’t go his way. I’m excited aboutteaching him to play footy, cricket and to take him camping. I lovethe fact that thinks I can fix everything even though I’m a uselesshandyman. These are the things that make me proud to be a dad.

To all the fathers amongst us this morning, I hope you have a greatfathers day on Sunday. Boys, make sure you spoil them as muchas possible as they are proud of all your achievements. Don’t beafraid to share those three special words with them sometime onSunday, it might just make their day.

Mr Chris WhittyHoly Cross College Old Boy 1995

Liam Brundle accepts his Archbishop of Sydney Award forStudent Excellence from Cardinal George Pell, St Mary'sCathedral, Sydney, Tuesday 21 August 2012.

The Feast of the Holy Cross will be celebrated here at schoolon Friday September 14th. Details are as follows.

8.45am Homeroom and collection of $2 per student.

9.30am Mass and Feast of the Holy Cross Awards.

11.30am Shared lunch in homerooms at the front of theschool on the grass.

12.00pm Movement to Top Oval for outdoor activities andBuckets Cup.

12.50pm Holy Cross – “You’ve Got Talent” in the Hall

2.30pm Dismissal.

The dress for the day will be a Jersey theme. Studentswill be able to wear neat casual clothes including aJersey. A $2 donation will be collected in homeroom aspart of Year 12’s fund raising for the Delany Foundation.

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Each student needs to bring lunch to share with theirhomeroom.

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The canteen will only be selling drinks and ice creams onthe day.

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I look forward to an enjoyable celebration and extend aninvitation to parents to join us for Mass at 9.30am.

Students must have a current ID card with a 2012 photo and ingood condition. Some students have old and sometimesdamaged cards. These cards need to be updated immediately.Students can see Ms Rooney in the Library for an updated IDcard at a cost of $5.

Mr. Buxton.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

If your personal details including phone numbers, address oremail address have changed within the past 12 months and youhave not notified the College please do so immediately.info@hccryde.catholic.edu.au

Term 3 School Fees were due on Monday 6th August 2012.Thank you to all families who have paid. Fees must be paidimmediately. If you are having difficulty please contact MrMichael McCormack (Business Manager) on 9808-1033 for anappointment to discuss this matter.

Michael McCormackBusiness Manager

UAC key dates for 2013 admissions

www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/

Applications for Semester 1, 2013 are openFriday 28 September 2012 on-time applications close

Wednesday 31 October 2012 late applications close(processing charge + $119 late fee)

Friday 30 November 2012 late applications close(processing charge + $137 late fee)

Thursday 31 January 2013 final close of applications(processing charge + $147 late fee)

Year 12 - UAC is on Facebook

UAC is on Facebook with more than 1,100 fans. The UACFacebook page has the latest announcements and remindersabout important dates and times. Year 12 students areencouraged to connect with UAC atwww.facebook.com/universitiesadmissionscentre to always beacross the latest UAC news.

Year 12 students can apply for up to 9 course preferences fromover 1,600 courses on offer from 24 educational institutions.

New participating institutions for 2013. You can apply throughUAC to study at the following institutions in 2013:

APM College of Business and CommunicationBilly Blue College of DesignCampion College AustraliaInternational College of Management, SydneyJansen Newman InstituteWilliam Blue College of Hospitality Management.

Myuniversity.gov.au is an Australian Government websitethat provides potential students with more information tohelp them decide what and where to study. It is a student-centred and searchable website that allows students to

determine their own areas of interest and search for resultsaccording to those interests. It features a range of informationto help potential students, including:

location of universitiesstudent services at every universitycampus facilitiesresults of student satisfaction surveysa range of course information for thousands of coursesat 39 universities including cut-off scores and fees.

University Open Days

Australian Catholic Universitywww.acu.edu.auStrathfield – Saturday 8 September 2012

Macquarie Universitywww.openday.mq.edu.auSaturday 8 September 2012

Tafe Open Days

Northern Sydney Institute of Tafewww.nsi.tafensw.edu.auMeadowbank campus Tuesday 11 Sept 2012

www.studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/

This website provides information to students about AustralianGovernment assistance for financing tertiary study.

Vantage Automotive Pty Ltd

Years 10, 11 and 12 students can apply online forAutomotive, Technical and Parts Apprenticeships withAudi, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mazda, Renault, Subaru, Volkswagenand Volvo.

Please find details of the application process at:www.vantageautomotive.com

Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) is looking for motivatedYear 11 and 12 students who want to learn a trade whileworking on some of the most important projects in NSW. As anRMS apprentice, you will combine on-the-job training with studyat TAFE towards an accredited trade qualification. RMS is agreat place to learn a trade, with projects ranging frommaintaining the Sydney Harbour Bridge, to keeping the state’straffic signals working, to supporting the hard-working teamswho keep our roads in good condition. You will receive strongsupport from experienced tradespeople and, at the end of yourapprenticeship, you will then be eligible to apply to join RMS'permanent workforce, with great pay, flexible conditions andchallenging work.

More details at www.rta.nsw.gov.au/careers/apprentices/Applications close Friday 21 September 2012.

Optus Engineering Cadet Program 2013

This is a combination of paid on the job learning and TAFEstudies over three years. The program offers a combination ofeducation and on the job training, and ensures that Optus cadetengineers graduate with not only tertiary qualifications, but alsoindustry experience.

Year 12 students can apply now, visitoptus.com.au/careersApplications close 15 September 2012

Years 12, 11 and 10 students are encouraged to visitwww.myfuture.edu.au

This website is Australia’s national career information andexploration service which provides accurate and up to dateinformation and resources to assist in discovering, exploringand planning individual career journeys. Find occupationprofiles, courses, job seeking tips, articles, videos and more.

Mark MustapicCareers Co-ordinator

The Year 12 Construction class at Holy Cross Rydecommenced the construction of a timber play area at StCharles earlier this year. It was an excellent opportunity to puttheir trade skills to good use and reinforce what they havelearnt in the classroom in a ‘real world’ practical setting. Thearea consists of a large elevated deck, sand-pit and cubbyhouse. Throughout the construction stages, students have beenfollowing a set of plans, concreting footings, erecting bearersand joists and laying decking amongst many other things.

The play area is nearing completion. It was anticipated that itwould have been completed at the conclusion of Term 2, butdue to the ongoing poor weather, it is now scheduled to befinished in Term 3.

All that is remaining is a handful of decking boards, the cubbyhouse walls and roof. The sand will then be shovelled into thesandpit and a coat of decking oil will be added for protection tomake it last.

It has been great to see the Year 12 Holy Cross studentsworking hard with their clients peering over their shoulders andwatching it progress.

Yours truly,

David SullivanTAS and VET Coordinator

Ever aware of Australia’s growing relationship with our Asianneighbours and the implications for our students at Holy CrossCollege, we have committed to a focus on Asia and specificallyJapan in the Year 8 program throughout this year. We werefortunate, at the beginning of 2012, to receive an Asia Literacygrant from the Australian Government to support a collaborativeproject between Year 5 students at Holy Spirit North Ryde andYear 8 students at the College, focused on Japan. Our initialgoal was to build relationships between the students on eachcampus. They have had a number of opportunities to interactand get to know each other, paving the way for thecollaborative work, which has now started in earnest.

On Fri, 24 Aug, the boys from Year 8 Gallagher and Delanyspent the day at Holy Spirit, North Ryde, working with half of theYear 5 students there whilst Year 8 Hannigan and Dwyer playedhost at Holy Cross College to the remaining students from HolySpirit. Our students worked in groups with the youngerstudents, leading their learning and learning by being teachersto the Year 5s’. They worked on designing a travel itinerary forvisitors to Japan of all ages and interests. Our students provedto be a wonderful resource for Year 5 from Holy Spirit as theYear 8 boys completed a project in Term 2 for Japanese with asimilar focus.

The collaboration will continue on Friday, Sept 7, when all ofthe students will work at Holy Cross College for the entire dayon a short multimedia representation of the travel itinerary. Ourproject reaches its climax with a Japanese Activities Day andShowcase of the work on Monday 10 Sept, again hosted atHoly Cross College. Year 5 and Year 8 students and teachersfrom both schools, our special guests from each school and ourAsia Ambassador, Debra Hazelton General Manager of theMizuho Corporate Bank, will join us as we celebrate the fruits ofa wonderful collaboration focused on Japan. We cordially invitethe Year 5 and 8 parents to join us on the afternoon of the 10Sept for the Showcase and to this end, parents will receive aflyer providing all of the relevant information in the near future.

Included below are some comments from our students, showingtheir engagement with our Asia Literacy project.

"A great learning experience and opportunity to share ourknowledge with the younger children" Calum

"I enjoyed helping Year 5 students at Holy Spirit and sharing ourexperiences with them.” Hudson

"It was a great opportunity to interact with younger students ina different environment" Christian

"The younger kids showed me how to use an iPad so it wasgood to learn from them as well" Michael

"It was really good sharing the experience with them and wewere confident helping because we knew a lot about Japanfrom our Term 2 work." Jack

Miriam MeaneyLeader of Pedagogy

Monday 27 August 2012 - This morning Holy Cross Collegewelcomed a very special guest, Professor Michael Mulcahy,currently the Professor of Music at Northwestern University,Chicago and Trombonist with the Chicago SymphonyOrchestra.

Michael attended Holy Cross College from 1970-1973. Hebecame the principal trombonist for the Tasmanian, Melbourne,Cologne and Chicago Symphony Orchestras.

In his speech, Professor Mulcahy challenged students to makethe most of their opportunities and seek to benefit from thetalents of others. “My love of music didn’t crystallise until Iengaged with the band at Holy Cross. I’d urge you all to go outon a limb and challenge yourself. Be open to your owngreatness and be alert to and ask questions of those aroundyou who can help you achieve.”

Brother Mark Ryan, Michael’s music teacher at Holy Cross said“I was privileged to have taught Michael at Holy Cross CollegeRyde and to have been associated with him when he firstbegan playing in the College band. Michael’s achievement issomething in which we all share. It is my hope that he will be aninspiration to a new generation of players.”

College Principal, Adam Taylor said “Professor Mulcahyresigned from his secure position with a world class orchestrain the rich cosmopolitan city of Melbourne and bought aone-way ticket to Germany. For many years, he surroundedhimself with people who were better at his art than he was. Itwas a step out into the dark that showed courage andself-belief. While it has not been an easy road, he has risen tothe pinnacle of his profession through hard work and personalsacrifice. He shared with the boys a truly inspirational story thismorning.”

Michael is currently undertaking a regional tour with SydneySymphony Brass.

Professor Michael Mulcahy (Middle) with Brother Mark Ryan (Left -Michael’s music teacher at Holy Cross) and Current Principal Mr

Adam Taylor (Right).

On the evening of the 22nd August, 2012, Brother JeromeEllens, Congregation Leader, and Brother Joseph Njamatholil ofthe Indian Province, arrived at Dubai international airport tobegin a Patrician mission at Dubai.

While there have been Patrician connections in Dubai for manyyears, the Patrician move to the region has been comparativelysudden. Br Jerome has never been one to run on the spot, andsoon after negotiating the missioning of two Brothers to SouthSudan his gaze was turned to the United Arab Emirates.

An invitation came from Bishop Paul Hinder of the Vicariate ofSouth Arabia to consider partnering with the Diocese inadministering St. Mary’s Catholic School, Dubai. Br Jerome andBr Joseph were there in May meeting with the Bishop andothers of the school executive. Br Joseph was interviewed forPrincipal of the school and was accepted.

As stated, that happened in May and three months later BrJerome and Br Joseph returned to Dubai to a warm - very warm- welcome.

Their arrival in Dubai was so swift that accommodation for themhad not been organised - so reminiscent of so many beginningsof Patrician missions over the years - and so they stayed withthe Capuchins of the St Mary’s parish for the first week duringwhich time they revisited Bishop Paul Hinder, visited theComboni Sisters, and had lunch with the managing director ofSt Mary’s Catholic Schools Mr Joe Flynn.

The school was founded in 1968 by Fr Eusebius Daveri, just asingle room with two lay teachers. Today it has over 2,500students of over forty nationalities. The Comboni Sisters tookover the school in 1978 and developed it into the best Englishschool in Dubai.

Now it comes under the leadership of a Patrician: Br JosephNjamatholil. We believe the staff is second-to-none, and so hewill have ample support to maintain the efficiency andeffectiveness of the school as a centre of Christian learning.

Br Jerome will remain in Dubai until May 2013 when other

Brothers will come from India to join Br Joseph in communityand in the school.

Since 2007 the Patrician Brothers, under the leadership of BrJerome Ellens, have moved into three new missions: Ghana,South Sudan, and now U.A.E. Something amazing for such asmall Congregation, made possible largely through thegenerosity and courage of the Indian Province which hassupplied, and will supply, the Brothers for all these missions -Brother Ernest Gaudion will soon be arriving in Ghana to jointhe Brothers there.

Websites you could visit:

http://www.stmarysdubai.com/http://combonisisters.tripod.com/dubaicom_a.htmlhttp://www.patricianbrothers.com/home/dubai.html

Photo: Ken Geiger/National Geographic Magazine

The fastest cheetah on Earth has done it again, breaking herprevious world record for the 100-meter dash and setting a newbest time of 5.95 seconds.

This feat surpasses the fastest of all human 100-metersprinters by almost four seconds. Usain Bolt , the Jamaicansprinter who competed at the 2012 London Olympics, holds thehuman world record at 9.58 seconds in the 100-meter dash.

Cheetahs, of course, are built to run faster than humans,regularly clocking speeds of up to around 60 miles per hour(96.5 kilometers per hour). During a photo shoot with NationalGeographic Magazine, a cheetah from the Cincinnati Zoonamed Sarah covered 100 meters at 61 mph (98 kph).

Source:http://www.livescience.com/22080-cheetah-breaks-speed-record.html (accessed 23/08/2012)

Paul AinsworthScience Coordinator

Dear parents and lovers of the arts,

As those who attended this year’s Creative Arts Night wouldattest, the Arts are flourishing at Holy Cross College Ryde.

The Year Twelve Visual Arts students submitted their bodies ofwork last Monday. While many of the works had beencompleted weeks in advance, there was a collective sigh ofrelief when the whistle blew. Although the students were acutelyaware of each other’s progress during the year, the CreativeArts Night was for many, their first opportunity to criticallyanalyse the work of their peers. It was heartwarming to seepats on backs and even hugs in response to the works. Thegroup has since labelled their work ready for marking. Knowinghow much effort was directed into the work we share highexpectations.

Here is a taste of some of the reasoning behind one of thisyear’s finest works: “Days, Years, Lifetimes” (2012) by JeremyPollicina.

“Days, Years, Lifetimes” is atriptych of oil paintings. Eachcanvas features a commonperspective but of a differenttime. The work makes referenceto William Turner’s “ScarboroughTown and Castle: Morning: BoysCatching Crabs” (1810). Turner’swork is a watercolour paintingthat represents a specificmoment in time. My body of workre-contextualises his work butmakes the distinct intervention totest how Turner might haveotherwise viewed the same vista

had he observed it at a different time. By playing out theseatmospheric scenarios I am able to explore the range of qualitiesoil paints offer in terms of representing light.

The growth of the tree, the shifting light source and the changingtides are notable indications that time is passing between eachframe. The observation of passing time is a central concern of thework. Going by how the tree in the mid-ground grows, decadeshave passed between the first and third frame. Furthermore, eachframe is distinct with the orientation of the sun (the light source),suggesting a progression from dawn to midday to dusk. Eachcondition demands a distinctly different palette, forcing a new wayof seeing the same scene.

Despite the compositional similarities, each of these framespresented new challenges in how I used the oil paint to create abelievable imagined impression of Turner’s Scarborough Townlandscape. This was achieved through numerous layers of paintbuilt up upon one another. Dry brushing was a frequently usedtechnique to create minimal amount of saturated colour but in thesame instance capture a sense of the light upon the landscape.

These students are now a mere ninety minutes of brillianceaway from successful completion of the HSC Visual Artscourse. The Visual Arts exam is a difficult beast so we’ve stillgot much work to do.

I’d like to thank both the parents and students for their ongoingdedication and support to the Visual Arts this year.

Warm wishes,

John PhillipsSenior Visual Arts

Star of the Week:George Noakes Year 7

George is punctual, takes pridein his appearance and iscourteous. He participates inschool activities

enthusiastically. George's consistent commitment tocompleting tasks and his approach to school lifemakes him a great role model for his peers. He trulyshows Patrician qualities. Well done! Star of theWeek, George.

Ms Jessica Zeidan

CCC Rugby League Cup

Our boys faced Marist College Kogarah last week in theQuarter Final of the CCC Cup. In what was a dominatingdisplay we triumphed 36-16. The visitors produced acompetitive start making sure our players were on our toes.Once our team got into gear we were able to over power andout skill the opposition as we ran away with the game. The winhas taken us to the Semi Final of the competition where we willface St Dominic’s Penrith. The game will be played onWednesday 5th September at St Mary’s Rugby Leagueheadquarters. We wish all the players good luck in their questfor a Grand Final position.

MCS AFL

Last week we competed against Marist Eastwood. In what wasa must win for both teams our teams outplayed our neighboursto go one step closer to a Semi Final spot. Our Opens team isstill undefeated and won 52-20. Our Under 14s team won 57 to29 after a close first half.

Both teams face Patrician Brothers Blacktown this week inwhat will determine the final standings in our pool.

MCS Touch Football

Our Touch Football teams kept on their winning way withdominant displays against Marist Eastwood and St. Paul’sGreystanes. Our Under 13s and 17s remain undefeated in thetop 2 of their competitions and look set for the finals in weeks 9and 10. Our Under 15s have kept themselves in the hunt for aSemi Final spot winning both of their games which will improvetheir position on the ladder. Congratulations to all students andgood luck this week.

MCS Rugby Union

Our Under 14s Rugby union team faced a tough assignmentagainst St. Dominic’s Penrith last week. In a depleted team dueto injuries and sickness our players remained brave and foughthard the whole game. We were eventually worn down and lostthe match but the players should be proud of their efforts. Ourlast game is against Patrician Brothers Blacktown this week.

MCS Website

There is now an MCS Website with all the competitions andsports that students and parents can follow. By navigating yourway through the different sports you can see updated draws foreach competition, results from current competitions andpathways for students to following for representing at higherlevels for their sport. Please go to www.mcscolleges.com forany information you need for the many different MCS sports.

CCC Sport and Trials

The CCC organisation is changing the process for students toapply to trial for the sports under their banner. The studentsneed to keep an eye out for information in regards to upcomingtrials. Information is also on the school Calendar. Students andtheir parents will need to complete the application form online.

The website address is: https://www.csss.nsw.edu.au/nswccc-home.aspx

Once this is completed, it will be sent to Mr Whitty as the SportCoordinator to approve the application. Only once it isapproved is a student allowed to attend the trials andcompetition.

Internal Sport

A reminder to all students that they must have their House shirtfor all sports on a Thursday afternoon. If a student fails to bringhis house shirt then he will be placed on Sports Detention forthe afternoon. Students may be in Sports Detention until3:00pm.

Mr.WhittySport Coordinator

http://www.holycrosscollege.org/newsandevents/letterbox.php

The following letters have recently been sent home viastudents. Have you seen them?

3/9/2012 Year 12 Graduation Reminder Letter

3/9/2012 Year 10 P2 End of Year Letter

27/8/2012 Year 11 2013 Subject Selection Interviews

22/8/2012 MCS Golf 2012

21/8/2012 Yr11 2013 Parent Student Subject SelectionInterviews

21/8/2012 Year 10 Geography Excursion

Friday, 7 SeptemberAsia Literacy Collaboration Holy Spirit North Ryde08:00 Cowan & Lewis Uniform Shop Open09:00 College Assembly

Monday, 10 September Week 9Year 11 Examinations till 13thAsia Literacy Collaboration Holy Spirit North RydeNSW Basketball Champion Schools Tournament

Tuesday, 11 SeptemberCCC Touch Open Training08:00 Cowan & Lewis Uniform Shop Open

Wednesday, 12 SeptemberNational U/18 Touch Championships to 15thCCC Rugby League Cup FinalWednesday Morning Mass

Thursday, 13 SeptemberNSW All Softball Schools Boys to 13thAFL/ Touch/ Rugby FinalsMCS Golf (14's & Opens)

Friday, 14 SeptemberCowan & Lewis Uniform Shop OpenCCC Athletics ChampionshipsFeast of the Holy Cross CelebrationsFeast of the Holy Cross Mass and Community Awards

Saturday, 15 SeptemberHSC practical examination period concludes

Tuesday, 18 SeptemberCowan & Lewis Uniform Shop OpenYear 12 Graduation DayYear 12 BreakfastYear 12 RallyYear 12 Graduation AssemblyYear 12 Graduation Mass

Wednesday, 19 SeptemberWednesday Morning Mass

Friday, 21 SeptemberAll Schools Athletics Relay Championships, HomebushCowan & Lewis Uniform Shop OpenCollege AssemblyInauguration of Student Leaders 2013Term 3 concludes

Monday, 24 SeptemberSchool Holidays to 5 OctAustralian Schools Rugby U/16 Championships till 29th

Monday, 8 October Week 1HSC Intensives till 12thTerm 4 commencesExpectations for HSC Year - Student Seminar

Tuesday, 9 OctoberCowan & Lewis Uniform Shop OpenWalkathon Launch - College Student Leaders

Wednesday, 10 OctoberClosing Date CCC Cricket Boys U/19 yrs Country SouthWednesday Morning MassYear 8 Sydney Archdiocese Religious Education Test18:30 Year 12/2013 Parent Information Evening19:30 Stage 6 VET/2013 Parent Information Evening

Thursday, 11 OctoberAll Schools Athletics Championships, HomebushRd1 Cricket/B'ball

** Tuesdays Only 8.30am—9.15am **Located in the Bishop Carroll Building

URGENT: We are looking for volunteers to run theSecond Hand Uniform Shop.

If you are able to lend us a hand in any way in2012, please write to us with brief details at

info@hccryde.catholic.edu.au .

HCC 2nd Hand Uniform Specials

All School Shirts $5

All Sport Shirts $5

Sport Jackets $15

Sport Pants $10

Jumpers $15

Pants (Blue) $10

Holy Cross College UNIFORMSHOP

Located next to the Chapel in the Bishop CarrollBuilding

Normal Opening Times

Tuesdays: 8.00am—9.30am

Fridays: 8.00am—9.30am

Enquiries: 9449 9777Email:andrew@cowanlewis.com.auFax:9440 8931

Articles, Photos & Videos for thenewsletter

If parents or studentshave articles orphotos of HCCstudents’ activities orachievements whichyou would like to

appear in the newsletter, please email them tocathie.dickinson@hccryde.catholic.edu.au or callon 9808-1033.

Holy Cross Crusaders Cricket Club

The Crusaders are recruitingfor the 2012 – 2013 cricketseason.

We are a small, family-friendly clubbased at Holy Cross College, Ryde.We offer the In2Cricket Program for 4

to 7 year olds on Fridays in Term 4, 5-6pm at Holy CrossCollege.

We are looking for cricketers to join our Under 8-16s teamswho play on Saturday mornings in the Inner West Harbour andNorthern District Competitions.

Please see our website www.holycrosscrusaders.com.au forRegistration details. For further information, please call RobGough, Club Secretary, 0417450643 or emailholycrosscrusaders2010@gmail.com

Canteen Roster 2012

WeekBeginning

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Group 110 SeptTerm 32012

Dee FlanaganJacelyn PowellMargieSimpson

Nicole HanslHelp Needed

Megan BaldwinHelp Needed

Rose CapraroMaria BolosChatKaewPitaksa

SylviaGeorgakopoulosHelen WilliamsMichelle Lewis

Group 217 SeptTerm 32012

Terry HulmeVivian Losurdo

Christine Rudge Angela BlasonatoSilvia Spina

Anne VossSusan Zdilar

Sinead KentRochelle Roulston

Group 38 OctTerm 42012

Jessie RaptisAntoinetteHezlettLisa Vasilikas

Rita SciancaleporeGabrial Costa

Ann-MareeLawrenceMaria Kokkaris

Caroline GalanosLaurie BissakerLyn Chalk

Nicole SlatesHelp Needed

Group 415 OctTerm 42012

Lisa WilkinsonHelp Needed

Judy KennySam Bell

Karen BuckleyHelp Needed

Jo-Anne PlugSharon HylandNicole Mather

Lyn ArmitageBronwyne Collinson

A reminder to parents. Recess is sold over the counter but lunch must be ordered. Order bags are available at the Canteen orcan be brought from home.

Thank you to the parents who have volunteered. If you wish to volunteer or if you are unable to come on the day you arerostered please call Lorraine on 9808-1033 ext 120 OR 0410 588 736.

Child & Adolescent Parenting

WHAT’S ON IN TERM 4 – COURSES/WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS/CARERS

Communicating with Teens Course Skills to communicate with your teenagers so that you understand each other better & are able to build positive relationships. Understanding teenagers today Assertiveness skills Problem ownership Problem solving Listening skills Peer group pressure & self-esteem issues

Chatswood 5 wks/2.5hrs (30/10 -27/11, 7.00-9.30pm)

Dealing with Teen’s Backchat Workshop Learn how to restore a respectful & positive relationship with your teenager Understand what it is like being a teenager today Learn how to talk so that they listen & how to listen so that they talk to you

Chatswood (23/10, 7.00-9.30pm)

Tuning in to Kids Course - Chatswood (5/11–3/12)

Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Course – Chatswood (18/10–29/11)

Communicating with Kids Course – Chatswood (24/10–28/11)

WORKSHOPS ON REQUEST FOR PARENTS/CARERS OF TEENS - 9887 5830 Dealing with Teen’s Back Chat Resilient Kids Transition to High School Bully Busting Workshop Triple P Seminar Series (Teens)

OTHER WORKSHOPS ON REQUEST (2-2.5 hours)

Understanding Your Toddler/Discipline & Tantrums Older Sibling – New Baby Tucker without Tantrums/Toilet Training Transition to School Speech & Language Development/Sleep Grand Parenting Triple P (PPP) Seminar Series (1-12 years)

Enquiries: Child & Adolescent Parenting 9887 5830 www.nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au/caparenting.htm