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Volume 34 Number 5 8 June 2018
We would like to thank Mr Paul Greaves, Assistant Director of the Catholic Schools Office, who attended the Year 12 Semester 1 Academic Awards Ceremony. Our special thanks also to the parents and families who attended the Awards Ceremony.
Congratulations to the following students who participated in the ceremony:
• Damon Reid who read ‘Acknowledgement to Country’
• Helayna McCloy and Leianna McCloy (from St Pius X High School) who performed ‘Foresaken Helayna McCloy (vocals), Lavinia Coluccio (lead guitar), Tyler Georgiadis, (piano) and Rachel Haberl (drumkit) ‘Foresaken’ was shortlisted for the Aspire Song Writers Competition and the ensemble has had the opportunity to professionally record the piece
• Musical item ‘She Used To Be Mine’ by Sara Barellis. Shayla Sharp (vocals), Mr Luke Baker (piano) This piece is from the Broadway Musical “Waitress” and Shayla is preparing this piece for her Practical Performance Assessment Task at the end of Term 2
Congratulations to the College students who received three or more awards. Six Award Recipients
Inga Leinasars • Equal Third Place: Physics • Equal Third Place: English Standard • Equal Second Place: Mathematics Extension 1 • Second Place: Chemistry • First Place: Mathematics • First Place: Business Studies Jasmine Sullivan • Equal Second Place: Mathematics • First Place: Ancient History • First Place: Biology • First Place: English Advanced • First Place: English Extension 1 • First Place: Studies of Religion 2 Unit
Four Award Recipients
William Davis • First Place: Mathematics Extension 1 • First Place: Mathematics Extension 2 • First Place: Physics • First Place: Chemistry
Hannah Downes • Academic Achievement: Biology • Academic Achievement: Studies of Religion 2 Unit • Second Place: Business Studies • First Place: Economics
Hannah Hickey • Second Place: English Advanced • Second Place: Drama • First Place: English Extension 2 • First Place: Modern History
Year 12 Semester 1
Academic Awards Ceremony
Four Award Recipients (continued)
Franklin Wright • Academic Achievement: Mathematics • Academic Achievement: Catholic Studies • Equal Third Place: Chemistry • Second Place: Legal Studies
Three Award Recipients
Darcy Castaldi • Academic Achievement: Studies of Religion 2 Unit • Academic Achievement: Mathematics • First Place: Visual Art
Chloe Eather • Academic Achievement: Studies of Religion 2 Unit • First Place: Community & Family Studies • First Place: Personal Development, Health & Physical
Education
Olivia Fanning • Academic Achievement: Studies of Religion 2 Unit • Second Place: Community & Family Studies • Second Place: Personal Development, Health & Physical
Education
Annalise Moylan • Academic Achievement: English Advanced • Academic Achievement: Studies of Religion 2 Unit • Equal Third Place: Business Studies
Saxon Quick • Academic Achievement: English Advanced • Academic Achievement: Studies of Religion 2 Unit • Third Place: Modern History
Riley Walpole • Academic Achievement: Studies of Religion 1 Unit • First Place: Entertainment • First Place: Music
The College also acknowledges all those students who have applied themselves fully, but who were not award recipients.
Message from the DEAN OF STUDIES
Year 1 1
Receiving results back from their first Assessment block can be a challenging time for students. Some students that have achieved highly up to this stage may find these results a little confronting. There will be those that are very happy with their results to those that are quite disappointed in their achievement.
The Year 11 Course is an important year for students in the course content they are working through. Just as important is becoming familiar with processes of major Assessment tasks, what amount of preparation is necessary, how they are achieving and how that relates to the amount of effort and preparation that they have completed.
Student results at this stage of their senior studies should be very much about reflecting on what work they have done and their level of application to each subject. There is a great opportunity to reassess these areas if the outcome of these assessments are not at a level that they would like.
I encourage all Year 11 to stop, reflect, reassess their level of application, set goals, set out a plan as they move toward the end of Year 11 at the end of Term 3. I encourage parents to sit with their child to gauge their achievement and their feeling and thoughts about how they are travelling. This can be difficult at times, particularly when our urge is to try to ‘enforce’ our wishes. The biggest thing at the moment is to listen, provide support and when appropriate gentle advice.
Year 11 Reports will be published on the Compass Portal for parents to access on Monday, 29 June. At the same time parents will be able to make appointments with teachers for interviews that will be held at the College Hall on Thursday, 5 July.
Parents will receive a letter in the week prior to Monday, 29 June that outlines how to access the Compass Portal. There will also be information of the
process to find your child’s report and how to make an appointment using the online portal through Compass. Year 12 Students should be working hard in their subjects as they head toward their Trial Examinations in Week 3 of next term. The upcoming term break should be targeted as a time to prepare for these important examinations. Students should be speaking with their teachers about appropriate preparation, any areas of concern with the content and where appropriate any specific help with particular areas of the course.
An Examination Timetable will be available before the end of this term. I strongly encourage all students to create a plan for their preparation. This should include all their activities that they are committed to with the emphasis on their study and preparation. Students should go through this with their parents to establish what is going to be in place over the coming weeks and for the term break
Mr Colin Mulhearn Assistant Principal Dean of Studies
P: 02 4961 2863 E: [email protected]
Nura Gili Indigenous
Winter School University of
New South Wales
I am delighted to be able to announce that Samuel Towney has been awarded entry into the University of New South Wales Nura Gili Indigenous Program Winter School 2018. Sam will spend a week at the University of NSW from 9 to 16 July, undertaking opportunities to
broaden his understanding and appreciation of mathematics and the sciences. Access to this program is very selective with 6500 applications being made, and only 100 students being successful. Throughout the week-long residential program, Sam will be introduced to tertiary studies in the discipline areas of his choice, mathematics and science, while also experiencing university life with the other 99 Indigenous students. He will be guided by people who are committed to nurturing their leadership, growth and development with a comprehensive, fun and engaging program of activities. Sam will be mentored by Indigenous students currently studying at UNSW, along with graduates, academics and experts from the industry, as well as having the opportunity to meet staff from the university who can help them identify his areas of interest, clarify his subject choices and provide further information on gaining entry into their degree. Nura Gili strives for excellence in educational services and works towards assuring participation and access to all the programs it offers. The staff and students at Nura Gili support community outreach programs to actively spread the message of the availability of tertiary studies. Congratulations Sam! Mr Frank Hales Aboriginal Support Teacher
“Give a little. Change a lot” is this year’s theme for National Volunteer’s week, which was celebrated by The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle at a recent morning tea. In recognition of the outstanding contribution of the staff and students of St Francis Xavier’s College to the DARA Van, fourteen students attended this event, accompanied by Ms Unie and Ms Beletich. The DARA Van feeds approximately 100 people in our local area each week. Its operation is dependent on approximately 70 volunteers from our school community, which has provided service to “The Van” for some thirty years. Ms Unie and Ms Beletich were presented with a Diocesan Volunteer Award for their coordination of the DARA Van for the past four years, which they accepted as representatives of all volunteers at St Francis Xavier’s College.
College St Vincent de Paul Society V i n n i es D ay
Friday, 25 May 2018 Many thanks to all students and staff who supported our recent Vinnies Day, especially all those members who did so much work for a great cause. The amount raised was $945.00. This money will be used to support a St Vincent de Paul Diocesan Fund to help needy students in our schools, to support the education of two students from the Asia-Pacific region through the St Vincent de Paul Assist-a-Student Program, to assist the Marist Brothers’ school for disabled children at Phnom Peng in Cambodia and to provide “seed money” for projects sponsored by the Marist Asia Pacific Solidarity Program. Gabrielle McSpadden won the $10 tuckshop voucher for the Most Stylish Outfit in the fashion parade. Other prize-winners were: Classy Quartet: Jade Feeney, Nicole Gorospe, Olivia Nicolas, Isabella Rendina Blades of Glory: Kyle Mostyn, Oliver Drummond, Taj Emerton Grandmas: Rose Lancaster, Gabrielle McSpadden, Tahlia West, Taylah Wiggins plus Tom Rodgers Best Boys: Liam Dunn, Lachlan Gaudion
Year 11 Afternoon Music Concert
Prior to the Year 11 Mid Year Exams, some of our Year 11 music students performed in an afternoon concert in 'The Sound Trap'. Congratulations to the following students who accepted the opportunity to perform, and their music was most enjoyable for the parents and friends in the audience. Some students were performing in the concert for the first time on a stage and even though there were some nerves, it was obvious that they were growing in strength and confidence. The music staff are very proud of these students.
Alyssa Ayling
Taya Barnes
Matisse Davies
Isaac Fogarty
Tyler Georgiadis
Riley Kirkaldy
Jessica Law
Matilda Logvyn
Tallas Lynch
Mr Luke Baker and Mrs Melissa Wattus Music Staff
Alex MacFadyen
Claire O’Brien
Jemma O’Brien
Grace Parrott
Donny Parsons
James Shanahan
Hannah Skinner
Lucas Turnbull
James Wetherall Year 11 Musicology Assessment Task All Year 11 music students are now preparing for their Musicology Viva Voce and Aural Skills Assessment Task. The Viva Voce will involve supported independent research and listening analysis. The music staff recommend that the students begin their preparation as soon as their Year 11 Exam block is completed. Year 12 Electives Assessment Task All Year 12 music students are preparing for their Elective Assessment Task which will involve a possible combination of Performances, Compositions and Musicology Viva Voce discussions. The music staff recommend that the students use the music rooms to rehearse and workshop their Electives before school, at lunchtime and in the afternoon tea breaks each day. The music rooms are open after school on a Wednesday as well, so the music staff can work with the students in their endeavour to prepare and polish their performances.
S F X C o l l e g e B o y s B l a z e r s ‘ P r e l o v e d ’ C l e a r a n c e
It is a requirement of the College that students wear blazers in Terms 2 and 3 each year. We have ‘pre loved’ boys’ blazers for purchase, a limited range of quality and sizes. Maybe you would like to purchase one for a spare! Price: $20 If you are interested, please contact the College on 4961 2863 to make arrangements for collection and inquire about sizes available.
ClickView
Earlier this term SFX took out a subscription to ClickView, a video streaming teaching and learning resource. Teachers can use videos in class, create interactive clips from videos and TV shows, and they can share videos with students and set viewing for homework. Access to ClickView's online platform is via students' school logins--go to online.clickview.com.au and enter your school email address, select SFX from the list of schools, then enter your school login details if requested. Students can also download the ClickView mobile app which allows them to download set viewing using the school WiFi, and then watch it at home offline. Reading for enjoyment in the library
Towards the end of Term 1 the library conducted a survey (with prizes on offer for participants) to find out what our staff and students would like to see in a 'Reading Nook' in the library. We received over 70 suggestions that included books, magazines, and other items such as crossword puzzles and colouring-in books. We also asked for, and received, alternative suggestions for the name of the reading nook. We are now working on making this initiative a reality. We're busily ordering reading material to include (stock is steadily arriving and being made ready for borrowing), and we're currently sourcing quotes for shelving. It will take a little while to pull everything together, but we hope it won't be too much longer.
Author visit Coming up in June, Dr Darren Morton will be visiting the library to talk about the concepts in his book Live More Happy. He will discuss simple, physiologically-based, scientifically-proven ways to lift your mood and feel happier, and will also talk about the process of writing and publishing a book. He is an engaging speaker who is passionate about health and well being, and we hope many staff and students will take the opportunity to hear him. Searching for a book? To find out what's available in the library, you can search the 'Oliver library catalogue', which can be found on the list of links on the school portal. This online facility allows you to search the catalogue from anywhere, at anytime. The library staff will be happy to help you find this link.
If you wish to receive an Enrolment Pack please contact the College on
(02) 4961 2863 or email [email protected]
Please provide your name, home address, mobile phone number, student’s name and student’s current school
Mrs Julie Hoey Teacher Librarian
2019 enrolments now open for entry to St Francis Xavier’s College Hamilton
From the Careers Desk
Applications Now Open
2019 programs: • Bachelor of Actuarial Studies with the degree of
Bachelor of Professional Practice • Bachelor of Commerce - Professional
Accounting with the degree of Bachelor of Professional Practice
Actuarial students will receive a scholarship of $18,200 p.a. and accounting students will be paid by our partners while they are on each placement. These highly competitive courses will see students alternate between classroom studies and placements throughout their four years of study. Students will undertake three placements, totalling 15 months.
Applications are now open for both programs.
Thursday 21 June 5.30pm Charlestown Bowling Club, 5 Lincoln Street The evening aims to build the profile of engineering as a career choice amongst school students and parents as well as build the awareness of engineering within the community. Hear real life experiences from young engineers across various engineering disciplines who will share their career path and practical firsthand knowledge.
University representatives will also be available to advise on course information. This is a FREE.
Light refreshments will be served, registration is essential for catering purposes. To register please visit https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/portal/event/discover-engineering-newcastle-0 or phone 4911 7310.
Maths – is it worthwhile?
The School of Mathematics and Statistics from Sydney University hosted a panel session where attendees were invited to submit questions to University of Sydney academics.
Key question was ‘Will math enable you to get a good job?’
Here is how our panel responded:
“According to CareerCast, four out of the top six best jobs of 2017 were maths and stats jobs.” Professor Jacqui Ramagge
“There are so many different areas in which maths is essential – I’ve been blown away by how many industries want to employ mathematicians.
“Mathematics is a universal language – it opens doors to job opportunities around the world.” Dr Michelle Dunbar
“Maths is one of the most employable fields. All of the major increases being predicted in jobs of the next 15 to 20 years require maths.” Professor Andrew Mathas Newcastle University Schools Visit Day
To make the most of your day, go online to register to attend and create your own timetable.
Thursday 5 July 9am - 2.30pm Register to attend
NEWCASTLE.EDU.AU/SCHOOLSVISITDAY
Mrs Julie McLoughlin Careers Coordinator
P: 02 4961 2863 F: 02 4961 2384 E: [email protected]
Event Date Description Psychology talk Thursday, 14 June
SFX Theatrette
Two lectures from the Newcastle University will be here to answer all your questions about a psychology degree. The difference between 3 years / 4 years/ and post grad outcomes. All welcome!
Drug and alcohol free schoolies talk
TBA
Email Mrs McLoughlin with your interest in this. Date to be set soon.
Nursing and Midwifery Showcase.
Monday, 25 June John Hunter Hospital
Notes to be collected from Mrs McLoughlin for those students who have successfully registered.
Schools Visit Day Newcastle University
Thursday, 5 July This is a pupil free day for Year 12’s here at SFX. It is recommended that you register for the event at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/schools-visit-day Timetable for the day is yet to be published.
Multi-Disciplinary Show case
Monday, 30 July John Hunter Hospital
Students who have registered thus far have been accepted.
My Day Events held by Charles Sturt Uni
Various – see details in emails sent Highly recommended for those interested in COMMUNICATIONS / PARAMEDICINE / POLICING degrees.
2018 Year 12 Retreat
Newcastle Regional Surfing Titles
On Friday, 5 May Isaac Turner, Louis Carmichael, Madison Poole and Charlotte Parsons represented SFX at the 2018 Regional Surfing competition held at Dixon Park Beach.
Conditions were small, slightly inconsistent but off shore and clean all day. All competitors tried their hardest with Madison surfing her way into 2nd place in the girls U/19 Section and now earning the right to travel up to Coffs Harbour in July to contest the State Schools Titles.
Congratulations on your efforts and good luck Madison at the state competition. Mr Justin Gordon
A fabulous day at the CCC Soccer Gala Day on Thursday 24 May!
The girls team won both games in their Pool against St Pius X High School and St Catherine's Catholic College, Singleton to go on to the final with All Saints College. Their skill, effort, and teamwork won them the day with a final score of 3-1.
We wish the girls all the very best for the next round playing St Joseph's College, East Gosford, later this term.
Ms. Calvi and Mr. O'Riordan
SFX
R E P O R T
St Francis Xavier’s College Address: 286 Parkway Avenue, Hamilton
Office: Hebburn Street, Hamilton
Postal: PO Box 300, Hamilton NSW 2303
Telephone: (02) 4961 2863
Facsimile: (02) 4961 2384
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: www.hamilton.catholic.edu.au
Switch/Reception Hours: 8:00 am until 3:30 pm
Finance Office Hours: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Email: [email protected]
Student Services Hours: 8:00 am until 3:10 pm
Telephone: (02) 4961 2110
Email: [email protected]
All student related phone calls can be made directly to the Student Services. If the phone is unattended please leave a message.
Uniform Shop Telephone: (02) 4962 4423
Email: [email protected]
Uniform Shop opening hours during school terms are: Tuesday 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Payments can be made direct to Alinta Apparel in the form of cash, credit card, or debit credit card.
Shop Online at www.alintaapparel.com.au
