18 September 2007

ISSUE 15

TERM 3 WEEK 10 CAROLINE CHISHOLM COLLEGE

Caroline Chisholm College 90 - 98 The Lakes Drive

Glenmore Park , NSW 2745

NEWSLETTER

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

1/2

LEADERS’ MASS 3

HSC CHEMISTRY 4

VET REPORT 4

PARRAMATTA DIOCESE QUIZ

4

YEAR 10 HSIE EXCURSION

4

PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE

5

LEADERS’ TRAINING DAY

6

WORKING BEE 6

HOSPITALITY EXCURSION

7

DIARY DATES & NOTICES

7

College Phone Numbers: Student Absences

Ph: 4737 5555 School Fees

Ph: 4737 5520 Enrolment Enquiries

Ph: 4737 5506 Uniform Shop Ph: 4737 5522

General Information Ph: 4737 5500

Fax: (02) 4733 1054 Email:

carolinechisholm@ parra.catholic.edu.au

FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Parents, Friends, Staff and Students of Caroline Chisholm College,

As I was driving home from our Working Bee last Saturday morning, I listened to a discussion on ABC radio about a recent study on volunteers. This study showed that the capital city with the highest proportion of volunteers was Adelaide and that the city with the lowest proportion of volunteers was Sydney. As Sydneysiders the results of this study should concern us and cause us to stop and think. As our population ages, there will be an increasing need for volunteers to serve both our older citizens and others in our community who need our support through a wide variety of programs.

As a school community we encourage our students to develop a strong commitment to service to others through a wide variety of social justice initiatives including the Caroline’s Footsteps Program where Year 10 students participate in the Meals on Wheels program.

It is our hope that our students will continue to look for practical ways to be of service to others when they leave school. The likelihood of this happening is increased when these same values are clearly demonstrated within the family.

Thank you very much to all those parents who are excellent role models and who regularly volunteer in a myriad of ways such as coaching or managing junior sporting teams and helping with community building or fund-raising activities in parishes and other local groups.

In particular I would like to acknowledge and thank the small but most productive group of parents, students and staff who attended our working bee, (photos and further details appear on page 6). We all lead very busy lives but these people were willing to spend three hours on Saturday at school. Our school community has greatly benefited from the generosity of these people. They helped to improve the amenity of our college and served as excellent role models by showing the contributions we can each make as a volunteer.

Students’ Initiative Congratulations to the Year 10 Agriculture class who through the leadership of Stephanie Herbert have raised $1,000 to be spent on agricultural environmental improvements. The enthusiasm of their teacher, Ms Baldwin inspired the class to these fantastic efforts.

I am looking forward to involving them in the process of determining how this money should best be spent.

Australian Catholic University/Parramatta C.E.O. Step Up Into Teaching Program Each year, Year 11 students have the opportunity to apply to participate in this program which allows students to complete 2 Units of a University Degree while they are also completing their H.S.C. studies.

Entry into this program is extremely competitive and so it is a wonderful achievement that five students from Caroline Chisholm College have secured places in this course. Congratulations to: Sarah Archer, Amy Meekings, Melinda Roope, Jessica Rossiter, Erin Stewart.

Australian Vocational Student Prizes The Minister for Education, Ms Julie Bishop has advised me that Nicole Barclay and Kate Douglass have each been awarded a 2007 Australian Vocational Student Prize which is valued at $2,000.00. The Australian Vocational Student Prize recognises the achievements of exceptional Year 12 students undertaking a Vocational Education and Training in Schools programme or an Australian School-based Apprenticeship as part of their senior secondary certificate.

LOG ON TO OUR WEBSITE www.carolinechisholm.nsw.edu.au TO VIEW THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES:

FROM THE PRINCIPAL CAROLINE CHISHOLM COLLEGE

In her letter the Minister stated that ‘being awarded this prize truly reflects not only your students’ dedication but also your school’s encouragement and commitment to providing senior students with valuable employability skills and opportunities to make worthwhile career choices’.

This is a marvellous achievement to have two students receive this prestigious award. Congratulations to Nicole and Kate and their teachers, who have helped them achieve these outstanding results.

Year 12 Graduation Next Thursday we farewell Year 12 with a College Assembly and Liturgy at 10:00am. In the evening, there will be a Mass and Graduation Ceremony for Year 12 students and their families.

I thank and congratulate the Class of 2007 for their many significant contributions to our college over the past six years. Please keep them in your prayers as they prepare for the HSC written examinations and make important decisions about their futures.

Leaders’ Induction Mass This was a very prayerful liturgy held at Holy Family Church Luddenham last Tuesday. Thankyou to Fr Paul Marshall and Fr Kevin Lee for presiding over this celebration and to all who contributed in so many ways. (Photos can be found on page 3).

Congratulations to all the members of the new Student Leadership and particularly to: Bernadette Morabito College Leader Jessica Rossiter Deputy Leader Rita Rahme Deputy Leader Amy Bohan Chair of the School Spirit Committee Candice Frankson Chair of the Social Justice Committee Kirrily Hackenberg Chair of the Liturgy Committee Jacinta Hoolahan House Liaison Lauren Wiles Chair of the Environment Committee

Year 11 Final Preliminary Exams and Year 10 Trial School Certificate Exams Best wishes to Year 11 students as they complete their final preparations for these examinations which commence on Thursday.

The exams for Year 10 commence on Day 1, Term 4 and so Year 10 students will need to spend some time during the next few weeks preparing for these. With an organised approach students should still be able to enjoy significant leisure time in the two week vacation period.

Best wishes for the final weeks of this term and a good holiday.

Yours sincerely Ms Christine Howe Principal

Principal’s Awards Congratulations to the following Year 12 students who have shown a strong commitment to their studies, as shown in their final school report:

Daniella Biasi Sarah-Jane Horne Katie Hudson Jessica Hughes Rebecca Inskip Lucy Johnston Karamjeet Kaur Katherine Khalifeh Karrine Kokkotas Laura Lawson Tanya McLaren Brianna Meaney Stephanie Miller Erin Murphy Giselle Murray Laurel Nossar Kristy O’Neill Caitlin O’Reilly Bridget Patterson

Leanne Blattman Liana Piccirilli Jenimay Ratanapongleka Nithya Reddy Rebecca Russo Cassandra Scott Danielle Sen Laura Sherry Sheree Smith Liesel Soertsz Corinne Stanley Lee-Ann Thomas Emma Thompson Reannan Tricot Veronica Ung Vanessa Vella Kathleen Warda Elizabeth Whitty

Nicole Barclay Rebecca Bodel Sarah Booth Rachel Bordas Rebecca Cairns Emma Cardwell Lauren Corner Emily Crane Megan Currie Erin Dally Erika Dayaganon Asheigh Deschamps Kate Edgecombe Sarah Edgecombe Justine Fonmanu Kristina Genovese Alyce Giardina Katherine Glynn Danielle Heyhoe

LEADERS’ INDUCTION

MASS CAROLINE CHISHOLM

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HSC CHEMISTRY NEWS VET REPORT & AWARDS

PARRAMATTA DIOCESE QUIZ YEAR 10 HSIE EXCURSION

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HSC CHEMISTRY NEWS The Higher School Certificate Chemistry class recently competed in the National Chemistry Competition. This competition attracted over 100,000 students from 1300 schools throughout Australia, Asia and the Pacific.

Our College Chemistry students are very capable and conscientious and success in this competition requires a sound knowledge base, advanced mathematical skills and an analytical mind. The College achieved particularly pleasing results this year with 3 students receiving Distinction Awards and 4 students receiving Credit Awards. All 16 members of the class are to be commended for their efforts.

Distinction Awards: Nithya Reddy Veronica Ung Lee Ann Thomas

Credit Awards: Giselle Murray Rebecca Bodel Danielle Heyhoe Tanya McLaren Mr Alan Wilson - Chemistry teacher VET REPORT Recently, Hospitality and Business Services students undertook workplacement in the wider community as part of their Vocational Education and Training Course. These students were employed in a range of sites such as Nepean Private Hospital, Hog’s Breath Café, Panarotti’s Pizza, Penrith Court House and the Office of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Western Sydney.

We thank the employers for taking the time to enhance the skills the students learn in the classroom and their teachers Ms Ramundi and Miss Krawec for the great job they did in preparing the students for this task. We would also like to thank the parents for the running around which had to be done to make their daughter’s placement a success. In the near future Entertainment students from Caroline Chisholm College will be involved in event management of the solar boat challenge at Penrith Lakes and we look forward to hearing of the outcome of that event.

VET AWARDS In the last week two Vocational and Training Awards have been announced, both in the Penrith District and across Australia. Students are congratulated on the following results: Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Penrith School Regional Awards recipients: Nicole Barcley for Business Services and Stephanie Miller for Hospitality. The Australian Vocational Student Prize from the Federal Government for outstanding Vocational Student was awarded to Nicole Barclay and Kate Douglass for her Retail Traineeship at Gloria Jeans. Both students will receive a cheque for $2,000 and a certificate. There were only 442 of these prizes in Australia, 125 from NSW and only 13 from the Parramatta Diocese. This is a great achievement for all of the girls. Ms Caroline Wilson

PARRAMATTA DIOCESE QUIZ CHAMPIONSHIP On the evening of 12th September, six Year 11 students in two teams participated in the inaugural Parramatta Diocese Quiz Championship, sponsored and run by Campion College in

Toongabbie. This competition was an opportunity to compete with other schools and demonstrate our knowledge of literature, history, theology and science. We arrived at Campion College and were introduced to our competitors, and each team was secluded whilst answering 30 short questions on general knowledge. We then participated in the heats against the other schools where the teams had to beat their opponents to the buzzer to answer the question. The first Chisholm team consisting of Helen Phelps, Kyra Thorncraft and Jessica Rossiter did well and answered many of the questions asked. The second team, consisting of Natalie Chehade, Jenna Cullen and Elisa Pruss competed in the next heat, but unfortunately neither team made it to the semi-finals. While the two teams outscored their opponents in the buzzer rounds, they did not progress when the buzzer round scores were added to the first 30 questions. After the heats we were treated to a sausage sizzle and drinks, and then remained to watch the other schools competing against each other. Overall it was a great experience. The challenges and competition were an exciting way to get involved and increase our knowledge. Thanks to Mr King for organising the teams and transporting us to the venue. Jenna Cullen and Natalie Chehade YEAR 10 HSIE INCURSION On Tuesday 28th August, Year 10 went on an excursion to the Blue Hills Wetlands in Glenmore Park. On this excursion, we were accompanied by our HSIE teachers: Miss Ramundi, Mr Butera, Ms Dunne, Ms Crawley & Mrs Wilson. We were given a handout to complete to fulfil our fieldwork requirements and we wandered around looking at all the native flora and fauna. Whilst one half of Year 10 were on their fieldwork, the other half listened to a talk from four members of the Vietnam Veterans Association. In the second half of the day we swapped over. The Vietnam Veterans spoke to us about their experiences in the Vietnam War including what type of soldiers they were and what they did in the war. Four students were able to get dressed up in the uniforms the soldiers wore whilst they were out in the fields. The speakers also showed us how soldiers slept, what they slept on and all the things they received and used whilst they were in the fields. Overall it was a great day and we learnt a lot about the Vietnam War and its impacts, which will assist us in our School Certificate Studies. Emma Klinsic & Rebecca Roig - Year 10

PREMIER’S READING

CHALLENGE CAROLINE CHISHOLM

COLLEGE

Premier’s Reading Challenge “The Challenge aims to encourage in students a love of reading for leisure and pleasure, and to enable students to experience quality literature. It is not a competition but a challenge to each student to read, to read more and to read more widely.

All students who enter and successfully complete the Challenge will receive a Premier's Reading Challenge certificate for 2007 and their name will be published on an Honour Roll. Each year, the Challenge runs from 1 February to 1 September”. www.schools.nsw.edu.au/premiersreadingchallenge

• Each student who enters the challenge, but does not complete the 20 books will receive an award from Caroline Chisholm College.

• For every three books read each student received a

Merit Award and a sweet treat to encourage them along the challenge.

• The first section of the Fiction Collection has been

dedicated to Premier’s Reading Challenge books to enable easy selection.

• 79 new titles from the Premier’s Reading Challenge

list were purchased to provide new and varied reading resources.

There were 37 students who completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge from Caroline Chisholm College in 2007. These include:

Jessica Abda Year 7 Zoe Astbury Year 8 Caitlin Bailey Year 7 Kelly Barclay Year 8 Kirsten Collins Year 7 Jessica Beriotto Year 7 Brittany Borg Year 8 Bethany Brinckmann Year 7 Lauren Burke Year 7 Kirsten Collins Year 7 Lauren Crelley Year 7 Samantha DeBono Year 8 Stephanie Eggins Year 7 Maryam Ezad Year 7 Emma Jones Year 7 Tarwinder Kaur Year 7 Jasmine Kroon Year 7 Monisha Kumar Year 7 Amber Lee Year 7 Elizabeth Lee Year 7 Christie Lee Year 8 Suzana Marakovic Year 8 Jessica McBroom Year 7 Tara McElduff Year 8 Taryn Moore Year 7 Taylor Morton Year 7 Lauren Murphy Year 7 Bianca Peacock Year 8 Jordyn Riley Year 7 Lauren Schild Year 7 Tegan Shelton Year 7 Alison Shiner Year 7 Katelyn Sultana Year 7 Jammison Wallace Year 7 Melinda Wasson Year 8 Courtney Wilkinson Year 7 Keira Wingate Year 7 Carol Yousse Year 7

The total number of books read for the Premier’s Reading Challenge was 1,494. Mrs Rhonda Wickes Teacher Librarian

LEADERS’ TRAINING DAY SPRING WORKING BEE

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Leaders’ Training Day The annual leaders training day was held at the Glenmore Park Youth Centre on Friday 31st August 2007. After an extremely loud entrance when we were unable to turn off the alarm all the leaders and house leaders gathered to share ideas and train to become the talented leaders they all are. We started off the morning with arranging ourselves in order of our birthdays WITHOUT any verbal communication. As hard as it seems, the use of holding up fingers and making shapes of the letters of our month, we all completed the task with ease. In groups we were giving different points to cover in regards to being a leader, what it means or what it doesn’t mean. Individually, each leader composed a letter to a friend explaining why they thought they were nominated as a leader and what made each one of us special as a leader. After having cupcakes for morning tea we regathered for our next task. Throughout the day we completed activities such as “building the highest newspaper tower”, characterist ics of leaderships, brainstorming our ‘ideal’ school with coloured rooms and roller coasters at the oval and what we aim to develop as leaders of our school. To end the day we did ‘warm and fuzzies’, a task where we all wrote down qualities that we admired about each other to motivate us as leaders to fulfil our duties to the best of our abilities with our unique and God given qualities. Thank you to Ms Howe and Miss Prosser for organising a great day and preparing us for the successful year ahead. Amy Meekings & Erin Stewart

Spring Working Bee A willing and enthusiastic group of helpers renewed the mulch on all the gardens in the front sections of the school and assisted with cleaning of the outdoor furniture and lockers. Thank you to Mrs Cathy Moran our Business Manager who organised the morning and to all who attended: Anne Borg, Stephanie Bord, Sione Feiloakitau, Liana Piccirilli, Emily Crane, Allistair Astbury, Zoe Astbury, Michael Middlebrook, Cassie Middlebrook, Sue Graham, Ross Hughes, Gemma Hughes, Jan McNeil, Margaret Stewart, Paul Hocking, Jessica Hocking, Lyn Woodward, Jessica McBroom, Shelley Baldwin, Caelan Baldwin, Taine Baldwin, Teagan Baldwin and Jane Fonmanu.

Each participant earned 50 service points for their house or that of their daughter. This resulted in the following House points: Macarthur 300 Gilmour 100 MacKillop 250 Jackson 100 Wright 150 Kenny 100

HOSPITALITY NOTICES

DIARY DATES

CAROLINE CHISHOLM COLLEGE

DIARY DATES 18 Sept Year 8 Excursion to Powerhouse Museum 20-28 Sept Preliminary Final Examinations 27 Sept Year 12 Graduation Day Liturgy 10am, Mass 7pm 28 Sept End of Term 3 - school breaks for holidays 15 Oct Students and staff return for Term 4 15 Oct English Media Incursion Group B 15-19 Oct Senior Retreats 16 Oct Studies of Religion Excursion Group B 15-19 Oct Year 10 Examinations 17-19 Oct Year 9 Field Trip to Canberra 18 Oct Studies of Religion Excursion Group A 19 Oct English Media Incursion Group A 22 Oct Year 7 (2008) Information Evening 26 Oct College Assembly CGSSSA Aquathon

You are invited to join a once a month Filipino 3rd Sunday Mass Celebrated with a joyful choir

21 October 2007 18 November 2007 16 December 2007 At Our Lady of the Way at 11:00am Corner Troy - Forbes Streets, Emu Plains Fellowship will follow A Chaplet to the Divine Mercy will be recited Fr. Ranning Creta, Gina Amaya Tel 9831 7832 or 9623 3136

Congratulations to: Caitlin Brown and Tonia Woodland, who were winners in the APEC competition. They each won a $30.00 CD voucher.

YEAR 11 HOSPITALITY EXCURSION Bon Appetite! On Tuesday 4th September, Year 11 Food Technology and Hospitality students, along with Miss Krawec and Mrs Brown, met at Penrith station at 7.40 am to catch a train to Town Hall. Once there we walked to Sydney’s famous Centre Point Tower. We had a tour of various aspects of the Tower, including the kitchens, delivery dock and restaurants. Our tour guide told us many things about the Tower. It also has lots of shops inside it, which added to our excitement. He also informed us that the tower has two restaurants and was not originally built to be as it is today, in fact, the intention of the building was for offices. While discussing the two restaurants in the Tower, we learnt that the 360 restaurant is an a la carte menu (which means off the card), while the other restaurant is a buffet. We then went to lunch at the buffet restaurant. There was so much variety that it was hard to choose between the Indian, Chinese, seafood and as for the Aussie food, well let’s just say that the kangaroo and camel didn’t appeal to our appetites! The view was spectacular; the city looks beautiful from 350 metres in the air. The food was delicious and the view was amazing, we could have stayed there forever. It was a fantastic experience and we had a wonderful time. Thank you to Miss Krawec and Mrs Brown for organising the day and taking us there. Written By Jennifer Staunton

Holiday Activities @ your Library Tickets for the October School Holiday Programs are on sale from Saturday 1st September 2007.

Family shows: Just for Fun Magic Show Let’s Bridge the Gap

Workshops/Shows: Cartooning Workshops The Earth, the Stars and Our Solar System For more information pick up a “What’s On” newsletter from your local library or phone 4732 7891 for bookings and payments.

Free One-to-One Online Tutoring for Students Penrith City Library has introduced an exciting new online tutoring service called yourtutor. School students in Penrith never have to struggle with their homework or assignments again. Students in Years 4 through to Year 12 can access the service at the Library on the Freenet PCs or it can be accessed direct from home using the http://www.yourtutor.com.au web link. The service is available Monday - Friday from 4pm to 8pm. Students will receive help from real tutors via the Internet. For more information or assistance with using this valuable new service contact Penrith City Library on (02) 4732 7889.