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No. 12 Term 3 Week 6

A Message f rom the Pr inc ipa l

Dear Parents, Staff and Students

Year 12 students have now completed HSC Speaking Examinations in Language subjects and yesterday presented practical individual and group performances for 2 Unit Drama.

As these students move into the final five weeks of the secondary school studies, it is important that we as a commu-nity keep these students in our prayers. Over the next few weeks these students will be completing topics and revising course content prior to the commencement of HSC exams on 13th October.

As a community we pray - Congratulations to the following students who have received Principal’s Awards in Semester 1

Friday 22 August 2014

CERDON COLLEGE

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Teach us, good Lord, to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest,

to labour and to ask for no reward, save that of knowing that we do your will.

Amen

Loulou Abou Sleiman, Faid Ahmad, Louise Awad, Monique Brunet, Olivia Carniel, Marianne Chemuel Marianne Chemuel, Crystal Curtis, Shantelle Dang, Juliet Daoud, Sarah Diab, Esther Duruchukwu

Tijana El-Masri, Mona Elbaz, Nawal Elbaz, Dorsa Faghireh, Alena Fares, Matina Frelingos, Katrina Jelavic Jessica Li, Tuyen Mai, Mia Miranda, Saduf Nawabi, Diana Nguyen, Mai Truc Anh Nguyen, Laura Pascale

Tram Pham, Vanessa Sarmento, Trinity Taylor, Riannah Toufan, Amy Townsend

Co-ordinator’s Awards

God Bless

Mrs Patricia BakerMrs Patricia BakerMrs Patricia BakerMrs Patricia Baker PrincipalPrincipalPrincipalPrincipal

Year 8Year 8Year 8Year 8 Zali Aquilina Zali Aquilina Zali Aquilina Zali Aquilina - Bronze Award Amanda Awad Amanda Awad Amanda Awad Amanda Awad - Bronze Award Anh Dinh Anh Dinh Anh Dinh Anh Dinh - Bronze Award Nicole Gereige Nicole Gereige Nicole Gereige Nicole Gereige - Bronze Award Sara Haider Sara Haider Sara Haider Sara Haider - Bronze Award Emma Hallab Emma Hallab Emma Hallab Emma Hallab - Bronze Award Monique Khattar Monique Khattar Monique Khattar Monique Khattar - Bronze Award Jessica Li Jessica Li Jessica Li Jessica Li -- Bronze Award Claudia Ong Claudia Ong Claudia Ong Claudia Ong - Bronze Award Olivia Resman Olivia Resman Olivia Resman Olivia Resman - Bronze Award Wei Yee Lucy Tan Wei Yee Lucy Tan Wei Yee Lucy Tan Wei Yee Lucy Tan - Bronze Award Janine Udan Janine Udan Janine Udan Janine Udan - Bronze Award Carissa Zajac Carissa Zajac Carissa Zajac Carissa Zajac - Bronze Award

Year 9Year 9Year 9Year 9 Yasmine Abou Hamed Yasmine Abou Hamed Yasmine Abou Hamed Yasmine Abou Hamed - Bronze Award Melissa Aoun Melissa Aoun Melissa Aoun Melissa Aoun - Bronze Award Emma Awad Emma Awad Emma Awad Emma Awad - Bronze Award Rebecca Dinh Rebecca Dinh Rebecca Dinh Rebecca Dinh - Bronze Award Janel Keskin Janel Keskin Janel Keskin Janel Keskin - Bronze Award Chelsea McIntyreChelsea McIntyreChelsea McIntyreChelsea McIntyre - Silver Award Year 10Year 10Year 10Year 10 Raquel Fayad Raquel Fayad Raquel Fayad Raquel Fayad - Bronze Award Emma Younan Emma Younan Emma Younan Emma Younan - Bronze Award

Year 11Year 11Year 11Year 11 Vanisha Prasad Adhar Vanisha Prasad Adhar Vanisha Prasad Adhar Vanisha Prasad Adhar - Silver Award Faid Ahmad Faid Ahmad Faid Ahmad Faid Ahmad - Silver Award Marianne Chemuel Marianne Chemuel Marianne Chemuel Marianne Chemuel - Silver Award Elissa Hadchiti Elissa Hadchiti Elissa Hadchiti Elissa Hadchiti - Silver Award Cindy Thach Cindy Thach Cindy Thach Cindy Thach - Silver Award Riannah Toufan Riannah Toufan Riannah Toufan Riannah Toufan - Silver Award

P A G E 2

Exchange Student from Rome

Queste quattro settimane a Cerdon College sono state davvero importanti per me. Per la prima volta nella mia vita sono partita da sola e sono andata dall' altra parte del mondo per mettermi alla prova e capire come me la sarei cavata lontano dalla mia quotidianità. La risposte é benissimo, ma solo grazie alle magnifiche persone che ho incontrato qui a Sydney. Ho trovato gente curiosa di conoscere la mia cultura e disposta a farmi provare la loro ed è tutto ciò in cui avevo sperato prima di venire, anche di più. Mi ha fatto piacere anche aiutare gli insegnanti perché mi hanno fatto sentire utile, come se in qualche modo in questo mese qui avessi dato un piccolo contributo alla vostra scuola. Di certo voi avete lasciato un segno nella mia vita e spero che anche per voi sia stato interessante conoscere qualcuno dall'emisfero Boreale. Grazie ancora, Ludovica.

These four weeks at Cerdon College have been truly important for me. For the first time in my life I departed on my own and went to the other side of the world to put myself to the test and understand how to survive so far away from my everyday life. The responses have been great and a big thanks to the magnificent people I met here in Sydney. I have met many people who were curious of my own culture and allowed me to experience their own and all the things I wanted to do, that was what I wanted the most. It was also a pleasure to help the teachers because they made me feel very useful, as if somehow I made a small contribution to your school. It is certain that you all have left a mark in my life and I hope you were happy you meet someone from the opposite side of the world. Thanks again, Ludovica (translated by Emily Del Principe)

Legal Studies Excursion On Wednesday 6th August, Year 11 Legal Studies students went on

an enthralling excursion to the Downing Centre Courts and Parliament House of NSW. At the Downing Centre Courts, we were given the opportunity to independently venture into the many

courtrooms and sit in on real cases which varied from traffic offences to theft and assault charges. Here, we were able to experience first-hand how justice could be achieved through the

legal system. Some groups got the opportunity to converse with magistrates and court personnel. Parliament House was next on our agenda. The Hon Tony Issa, MP for Granville, welcomed students

and provided a tour around the area before we were ushered into the Legislative Assembly to observe Question Time. This helped us gain an understanding of parliamentary proceedings, as we watched on as ministers debated vocally and somewhat raucously with one

another. Overall this experience was one of enrichment and great intrigue.

Anna Tran 11F12

Victory in the Pacific Commemoration

On August 14th, Ms W Young and four Year 10 students - Portia Cheung, Leanne Purkis, Zoya Shah and Catalina Valdivia - were invited to attend the Victory in the Pacific Commemoration organised

by the RSL and Diggers Clubs of the local area. The Cerdon College representatives joined other participants, including students and teachers from twelve other schools in the march from Cabra Vale

Diggers Club to Cabra Vale Memorial Park. The ceremony included reflections by dignitaries, hymns, the national Anthems of the United States, Great Britain, New Zealand and Australia and a minute’s silence. After this wreaths were laid, including one laid by Cerdon College

students. The organisers of the events were very appreciative of the attendance of all the schools, including Cerdon College. At the conclusion of the ceremony there was a lovely lunch at the Diggers

Club, enjoyed by all.

Year 9 Religion Incursion 19th August

So as to complement the work that Year 9 students had completed for their ‘Mary and the Saints’ unit, students watched a production call Mary of the Cross MacKillop, performed by Starrs Productions. The actors provided a performance that was both informative and entertaining and ensured that the life events of Australia’s only Catholic saint was bought to life. On a few occasions students were included in the performance and this added to the enjoyment of the event. The performers commented on the maturity of the Cerdon students and it is hoped that future grades will also be able to see the production. Mr N Mulheron Religious Education Co-ordinator

P A G E 3 N O . 1 2 T E R M 3 W E E K 6

PDHPE and Sport Report NSWCCC Netball After our spirited showing at the PDSSSC Netball Championships last month, the College Netball squads returned to Jamison Park Penrith on Wednesday August 13 for the NSWCCC Netball Championships. All players contributed their best effort and played in a number of tight matches. Given that it was a statewide event, there were a number of strong teams at the Gala Day that prevented our squads from progressing into the finals. Whilst there were many great individual performances on the day, it was the cooperation and camaraderie amongst the players that was most impressive. Congratulations to the following students for representing the College with pride: Year 7-8 Squad: Martha Fua, Abyssinia Abaddi, Shuashawnee Hancock, Monique Khattar, Layla Toufan, Dominique Nasr, Louise O’Neill, Shiarna Tarasenko Year 9-10 Squad: Daniella Kady, Susie Anna Sukarieh, Rachael Vella, Lavinia Fua, Julia Achmar, Jessica Machin, Rachel Newman, Catherine Raftopoulos, Hayley Fisher, Melissa Barron Year 11-12 Squad: Alanna Lee, Nivaaz Sehmbhi, Karla Ignazzi, Rebecca Chamoun, Christina El Khouri, Rachel Lockhart, Cheyenne Hancock and Tyler Nicholas I would like to acknowledge the efforts of Corinne Irish, Tyler Nicholas and ex student Nichole Vella who umpired on the day. The three students willingly offered their services and should be commended for conducting themselves very professionally on the day. Many thanks to Miss Hanson, Miss Meduri and Miss L Herrera for organising, preparing and coaching the teams. PDSSSC Dance On Friday August 15, Cerdon College performed exceptionally well at the PDSSSC Dance competition, which was held at Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith. In an amazing overall performance, Cerdon finished in 1st place, which is testament to the dedication and commitment applied by our students and coaches over numerous weeks in training. The College entered teams in the Jazz, Contemporary, Cultural, Hip Hop and Soloist categories and competed against high-level opposition.

As this event is convened annually by Cerdon College, I would like to congratulate Mrs Sharp for again successfully organising and running the event and for preparing the Jazz Squad. In addition, thank you to Ms Murfet for her assistance in organising the event and preparing the Contemporary and Hip Hop squads, to Ms Mahrous for preparing the Cultural squads and to Mrs Gallina and Miss Parker for attending and supervising the students on the day. Special mention must go to Amy Camilleri of Year 11, who helped to coach the Hip Hop squads. A big thank you to our highly skilled Entertainment students, who assisted in ensuring the sound, music and lighting was appropriate at the event. Well done to all involved and we look forward to defending the title at next year’s competition! Bstreetsmart Youth and Road Trauma Forum. On Tuesday August 21, Year 10 attended the Bstreetsmart Youth and Road Trauma Forum at All Phones Arena at Homebush. In was an insightful event that presented a range of road safety issues in an interactive and engaging way to 10,000 school students from around Sydney. The forum focused on the consequences of decision making, which linked with the content studied in the Year 10 PDHPE Unit The Party. The students viewed a staged car crash scene that was caused by a number of factors. Students were then able to watch the emergency services respond and witness the physical, legal and emotional consequences of a car crash. Students were also able to engage with many interactive displays and collect information to help them to make safe decisions with regard to road safety. It was an interesting and important day for our students as they move towards learning how to drive. I would like to thank all of Year 10 for conducting themselves in a very mature way throughout the day and to Miss Brewer, Miss L Herrera, Miss N Herrera, Miss Hanson and Mrs Deegan for taking time out of their busy schedules to attend the excursion.

Mr R Zammit PDHPE/Sport Co-ordinator Upcoming Sporting Events

1 September PDSSSC Oz Tag 21 September Aeroskools Nationals 22 October PDSSSC Softball

The results in the various categories are listed below: 1st Place - Overall 1st Place – Jazz A 1st Place – Contemporary A 2nd Place – Cultural B 3rd Place – Hip Hop B Congratulations to all involved on this wonderful achievement. I would like to acknowledge the efforts of the following students: Jazz A Danielle Galluccio, Chloe Chatten, Maddison Temple-Twindley, Olivia Townsend, Nicole O'Connor, Rachael Vella, Angela Pham, Amy Camilleri, Theresa Heness, Leanne Purkis, Tayla Noble, Ciara O'Kane, Vanessa Madeleine, Nancy Maldigri, Amy Townsend, Alana Blazevic Jazz B Rochelle Salatino, Emma Hallab, Jazmin Moorhead-Perry, Brooke Litvensky, Zali Aquilina, Eugenia Mentis, Natalie El-Helou, Stephanie Cassar, Nicole El Jammal, Tatiana Abi Nader, Caley Donohoe, Rachael Hachem, Jada Challita, Olivia Bleeker, Taylor Daoud, Annie Taniane, Kylah Beshara, Aneesa Eldick, Celeste El-Rahi Contemporary A Olivia Townsend, Nicole O'Connor, Rachael Vella, Angela Pham, Amy Camilleri, Leanne Purkis, Tayla Noble, Ciara O'Kane, Rochelle Salatino, Alana Blazevic Contemporary B Emma Hallab, Jazmin Moorhead-Perry, Stephanie Cassar, Caley Donohoe, Olivia Bleeker, Kylah Beshara, Sophia Hassarati, Celeste El-Rahi, Vanessa Madeleine, Nancy Maldigri, Amy Townsend, Maddison Temple-Twindley Hip Hop A Olivia Townsend, Nicole O'Connor, Rachael Vella, Angela Pham, Mia Aquilina, Alana Blazevic Hip Hop B Rochelle Salatino, Celeste El-Rahi, Nicole El Jammal, Emma Awad, Chloe Chatten, Vera Chakti, Chantelle Cheung, Emma Hallab, Rachael Hachem, Jami Younes, Javiera Aguayo, Rachel Chaaya, Taylor Daoud, Olivia Bleeker, Clara Khalil, Emily Campos Rios, Natalie El-Helou, Caley Donohoe Cultural A Alana Blazevic, Sarah Duruchukwu, Vanessa Sarmento, Rochelle Salatino, Aneesa Eldick, Saffie Johnny-Moore, Camilla Diab Cultural B Francesca Fidanza, Mia Aquilina, Priscilla Tannous, Natalya Jozic, April Serhan-Guevara, Emily Del Principe, Julia Achmar, Melissa Aoun Junior Soloist Alana Blazevic, Tayla Noble Senior Soloist Rachael Vella

Term 3 Diary Dates Week 7

Monday 25-Friday 29 August Literacy and Numeracy Week

Week 8 Monday 1 September

Year 7 2015 Parent Information Evening 7:00 pm

Thursday 4 September Year 7 Pre-Orientation

Year 11 Exams Commence Week 10

Tuesday 16 September Year 7 Immunisation

Wednesday17 September Year 12 Farewell Mass 10:30 am

Thursday 18 September Year 12 Graduation 7:00 pm

Friday 19 September Last Day Term 3

College Uniform Shop TERM 1

Monday and Wednesday 8:00 am—2:00 pm

TERM 2 Weeks 1-4 - Mon and Wed Weeks 5-9 - Monday only

8:00 am—2:00 pm TERM 3

Mondays only 8:00 am—2:00 pm TERM 4

Monday and Wednesday 8:00 am—2:00 pm

Enquiries can be made directly to the Uniform Shop on 8724 7329

Cancelled Disco at St Paul’s Greystanes Due to a low number of ticket sales, the St Paul’s Disco to be held on Friday 29th August has been cancelled. Students who had already purchased tickets to this event can collect their refund from the College Office. We apologise for any inconvenience. Mrs Gallina and Ms Rimac

Bishop’s Office News Diocese of Parramatta on Social Media

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13th Annual Diocesan Shopping Trip This year the Shopping Trip is raising funds for CatholicCare’s family support program with Holy Family Services at Marayong. We will visit more than 15 factory outlets on a shopping extravaganza, which includes a bistro lunch. The shopping tour companies will pay our tour group a commission on the total retail sales. Last year we raised $4000 with 115 passengers travelling on three coaches, found some fabulous bargains and had a great day out. Date: Saturday 15 November 2014. Departs from 2 points: 7am – Burns T-Way Station (off Old Windsor Rd), Kellyville (on-site parking); 7am - Information Kiosk, Panthers Leagues Club, Penrith (on-site parking). Cost: $55 adults, $45 concession, $20 children aged 5-17. Bookings close 17 October: Virginia Knight tel 0413 60 75 71, knightofgin@bigpond.com Faith at the Fiddler: 28 August A forum for young people aged 18-35 to come together to discuss issues of faith and spirituality in the warm and friendly atmosphere of Sydney’s most famous pub. This month’s speaker is Fr Brendan Purcell. Topic: ‘From Big Bang to Big Mystery – Human Origins in light of Creation and Evolution’. An initiative of the Diocese of Parramatta and Catholic Education Parramatta. Date: Thursday 28 August 2014, from 5pm-7pm. Venue: The Mean Fiddler, cnr Commercial & Windsor Rds, Rouse Hill. Details: Steven Buhagiar – Catholic Education, Parramatta, sbuhagiar@parra.catholic.edu.au Caring for Those Who Cared – The Bishop’s Father’s Day Appeal for Retired Priests Pope Francis tweeted, “Support your priests with your love and prayers, that they may always be shepherds after Christ’s heart.” Some of our shepherds have retired from active ministry. Your contribution the Bishop’s Annual Father’s Day Appeal for Retired Priests is a way of acknowledging the priests who have ministered throughout our Diocese over the years and are now in need of assistance. Please give generously to this tax-deductible appeal. Dates: 6 & 7 September 2014. Make a donation online: www.csfparra.org.au Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend: 12-14 September A Marriage Enrichment experience for married couples. During the weekend, couples have a unique opportunity to reconnect, rekindle and refresh their relationship. Invest in your most precious asset … your marriage! Dates: 12-14 September 2014. Venue: Mt Carmel Retreat Centre, Varroville. Inquiries & bookings: Ardell & Bill Sharpe tel (02) 4283 3435 or wsharpe@bigpond.net.au www.wwme.org.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/WWMEasternUnit The Gospel of John Bible Conference: 12-13 September With the theme ‘Joy Made Complete’, everyone is welcome to this two-day conference hosted by the Diocese of Broken Bay. Uncover fresh insights into John’s Gospel with prominent Australian Johannine scholars Rev Fr Francis Moloney SDB, Assoc Prof Mary Coloe PBVM and Most Rev David Walker, Bishop Emeritus of Broken Bay. Dates: 12-13 September 2014. Venue: Caroline Chisholm Centre, Pennant Hills. Cost: $50 for both days, or $25 for one day. Registrations close 24 August. Visit www.dbb.org.au/bible Tel (02) 9847 0448, registrations@dbb.org.au Celebrating the Journey Mass: 14 September All married couples are invited to the annual Celebrating the Journey Mass when couples who have significant wedding anniversaries of 25 years and over this year will be specially acknowledged. Bishop Anthony Fisher OP invites couples celebrating anniversaries of 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 years and over to be his special guests. A light lunch for couples and their families will be served in the Cathedral Hall after Mass. Date: Sunday 14 September 2014 at 11am. Venue: St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta. RSVP: Through your parish or contact Lyn at CatholicCare Parramatta tel (02) 9933 0222, marriage@ccss.org.au Holy Hour for Vocations: 18 September Everyone is welcome to join the Holy Hour for Vocations on the 3rd Thursday of each month for an hour of adoration, prayer, music and quiet time.To find out more about priesthood in the Catholic Diocese of Parramat-ta contact Fr Warren Edwards – Vocations Director: tel 0409 172 700,vocations@parra.catholic.org.au Date: Thursday 21 August, from 7pm-8pm. Venue: Blessed Sacrament Chapel, St Patrick’s Cathedral, 1 Marist Plc, Parramatta.

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