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Greetings,

Special greetings to all fathers and those who fulfill the function and ministry of the father, as we mark and celebrate Father鈥檚 Day on Sunday 4th September. Fatherhood is a special ministry as is motherhood.

St John Baptist de La Salle formed the first Brothers of the Institute using father and mother as a metaphor, encouraging the Brothers to have the gentleness of a mother and firmness of a father. The student-teacher relationship in a Lasallian school is modelled on the special role and relationship a father and mother have with their children.

Br Jeffrey Calligan fsc gives us an insight into what St John Baptist de La Salle understood by this special role and relationship of a father through De La Salle鈥檚 writing on God the Father, one of the three persons of the Holy Trinity: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. (Today we would likely use more inclusive language in respect and representing all persons). God the Father is marked by two qualities: wisdom and gentleness. This God does not condemn. This God knows humankind and loves and accepts its imperfection. This God is the font of all equity and mercy. There is no harshness in this God. This God accompanies each person in each step of life. This God is companion and guide: accompanies, listens, watches, and informs with subtlety and vibrancy. These are the qualities de La Salle expected of the first Brothers in their ministry of teaching the young men and women in their care, like God the Father, and we today expect of all Lasallian teachers.

St John Baptist de La Salle describes God the Father very much as he saw his own father and the ministry of fatherhood. Fatherhood is an important ministry that we need to cherish and respect, show gratitude for and celebrate. Let us not forget to pray and care for our fathers, always, but especially on Father鈥檚 Day.

To conclude and to commend the pursuit of excellence, I congratulate staff and students for their accomplishments in Winter Sport with the College Tennis Team winning many Divisions and ISA Champions for 2022. In addition, 黑料社区 Rugby were Grade Champions of most Grades including the 1st XV, with 黑料社区 named ISA Rugby Champions for 2022. I also commend to you the upcoming Performing Arts, Visual Arts and TAS HSC Showcase Events where Year 12 students present their Major Works. I also congratulate staff and students for their generosity and sense of service, compassion, and empathy for the upcoming Jersey Day on Friday 2nd September and Mission Action Day (MAD) on Wednesday 7th September.

This fortnight鈥檚 Newsletter includes many more amazing achievements of our students and opportunities provided by our staff.

黑料社区鈥檚 purpose as a Lasallian school is to touch hearts and transform lives, forming good sons and daughters, good men and women, and good citizens, mindful of a better future for all, and to do this to the best of our ability.

Br Steve Hogan fsc
Principal

黑料社区's aspiration is that staff and families work together to attain the best outcomes for our students. Strong and productive partnerships are an essential component of our Lasallian philosophy. Recently, however, we have had a few cases of aggressive behaviour and inappropriate language being used. Parents and carers are asked to always use courteous and acceptable written and spoken language when communicating with College staff members. 黑料社区 promotes positive relationships and does not allow or condone aggressive, abusive behaviour by anyone to staff, students or parents at any time.

This concern only applies to one or two recent cases, and we thank our parents/guardians for your support in words, deeds, and actions. Your modelling of appropriate behaviour is always appreciated and highly respected.

Life is like a camera.
Focus is what is important.
Capture the good times,
Develop from the negatives,
If things don鈥檛 work out take another shot.

We pray for Mrs Sylvia McLachlan (Mr Stuart McLachlan's mother) and Mr Cliff Goodman (Mr Chris Goodman's father) who have sadly passed away.

Eternal rest grant, O Lord.
May the perpetual lights shine forever upon them.
May they now rest in peace.
Amen.

In Week 5 at our Friday Morning, we celebrated our Performing Arts Mass. We are very blessed at the College to have such talented staff and students. 

Pope Francis is quoted as saying: 鈥淭he arts give expression to the beauty of the faith and proclaim the Gospel message of the grandeur of God鈥檚 creation. When we admire a work of art or a marvel of nature, we discover how everything speaks to us of Him and of His love: That artists of our time, through their creativity, may help us discover the beauty of creation.鈥� Prayer Intention for Artists, August 2017.

The last two years of Covid have been hard on Peforming Arts, many performances being cancelled.

We pray for all our College Performers and performers everywhere, that they will continue to do what they love and be supported by communities during these hard times. We also pray in gratitude for our Performing Arts department.

Mrs Laurainne Marshall
Prayer & Liturgy Co-ordinator

黑料社区 warmly invites all Fathers, Grandfathers, significant Male Carers and family members to the annual Father's Day Liturgy:

When: Friday 2nd September
Time: Commencing at 6.30pm
Where: Centenary Sports Centre

Our theme for this year is: My Dad, My Hero.
Supper will be provided afterwards.
Please book tickets here:

Mrs Laurainne Marshall
Prayer & Liturgy Co-ordinator

黑料社区's Mission Action Day (MAD) is on Wednesday 7th September. For those that haven't been to Mission Action Day before it is one of the biggest student and staff events on the calendar with rides, food, bands, games and much more, as we raise money to build a kitchen for the Breakfast Club quarters in Papua New Guinea. 

The theme for the day is: Superhero's - we encourage students to dress up to join in the action!

The ride bands are now on sale for $32 or $40 or $5 each ride on the day. The link is: . Sales close on Monday 5th September.

Every student will receive a FREE meal and drink (these vouchers will be issued in Tutor Group on the day). Additional food can be purchased from the food trucks.

Get ready for MAD 黑料社区!

Mrs Roxanne Leopardi
Youth Ministry Co-ordinator

Congratulations to Xander Diomampo, Lasallian Captain (Year 12), who has received the prestigious Bishop of Parramatta award.

This annual award is given to one Year 12 student from each Catholic school in the Diocese of Parramatta. It recognises students who witness their Catholic faith and achieve well in their academic, sporting, creative, vocational or community endeavours. Xander deserves this award as he is very involved in all aspects of life at the College.

黑料社区 is exceptionally proud to announce the FDC Scholarship Program is on again this year, for Year 12, Class of 2022. This exciting scholarship opportunity gives 黑料社区 graduates unparalleled prospects to jump-start their career journey within a leading construction company. 黑料社区 is pleased to have collaborated with FDC - our builder on this scholarship initiative. The FDC Scholarship Program provides the unique opportunity to combine part-time study with practical and relevant work experience, building a successful and rewarding career at FDC all while you are being paid.

Last year, this scholarship opportunity was awarded to Jacob Liddle from the Class of 2021. In addition, FDC offered two other Class of 2021 graduates (Paige Ellison and Kristian Knezevic) cadetship positions at FDC. We encourage all who are interested in a career in this industry to apply.

Potential experience areas include:

• Contracts Administration
• Site Management
• Project Management
• Engineering 
• Design
• Estimation
• Safety
• Stakeholder Engagement

Applications are now open and close on Friday 16th September. A meeting will be held on Monday 29th August for those students interested in this career opportunity.

Further information and dates are in the brochure below, and you can watch two 黑料社区 alumni Brittany Wells and Bailey Stewart (both Class of 2017), who are happy and successful FDC Scholarship recipients. 

The scholarship video is: .

The FDC brochure is: 

Mrs Gabby Russo
Head of Marketing & Communications

Last week's early morning turnout at our Construction Industry Careers Breakfast was incredible. Senior students had the unique opportunity to hear from industry professionals about this growing, exciting, multi-faceted industry and the many fields available to 黑料社区 graduates.

Our distinguished Guest Speakers were: Mr Damon Malek, Construction Manager, Ms Brittney Wells (Class of 2017), Contracts Manager, and Mr Jacob Liddle (Class of 2021), Construction Management Cadet all from FDC Building; Mr Farah Georges, Director Design Cubicle Pty Ltd; Mrs Laura Walsh, Registered Land Surveyor, City Infrastructure & Traffic Operations City of Sydney; Mr Peter Geoghegan (Class of 1985), Managing Director of Geotron Pty Ltd; Ms Lourdes Sanchez-Liamas, Technical Services Manager Holcim Australia Pty Ltd; and Ms Amy Ferguson, Student Ambassador from Western Sydney University.

Students also heard from FDC about the exciting scholarship opportunity available again this year to a Class of 2022 黑料社区 graduate. Listening to last year's recipient, Jacob, and hearing his enthusiasm and gratitude for this career opportunity was very valuable. Applications for this exclusive scholarship close on Friday 23rd September.

The students found this breakfast incredibly beneficial as they consider their future careers. 黑料社区 is grateful to our mentors for their time and advice, for sharing their career experience and passion, our Hospitality team for the coffees and hot chocolates, and our Mission team for the BBQ breakfast.

'If you love your job, you will never work another day in your life.'

Mrs Gabby Russo
Head of Marketing & Communications

Congratulations to Chanelle Odendaal (Year 12) who is the first student this year to receive an Accounting Cadetship with Pitcher Partners Accounting firm.

Chanelle first heard about the Cadetship when she attended the Business, Finance and Property Careers Breakfast on Wednesday 1st June 2022. 黑料社区 Alumni Mr Nicholas Russo (Class of 2019), spoke about his Accounting Cadetship with Pitcher Partners which has already led to him being promoted to Accountant. Nicholas encouraged students to apply for the Cadetship as a pathway to a successful career in business. Chanelle will commence her Accounting Cadetship with Pitcher Partners in 2023.

In addition, Chanelle is one of 56 students who received an offer for the B of Commerce in the 1st round of Leaders and Achieves Early Offers from Macquarie University.

We wish Chanelle every success in her future career with Pitcher Partners and congratulate all students who have received early offers over the last few weeks at Australian Catholic University, Macquarie University, Western Sydney University and other universities in the last few weeks.

Students interested in Accounting Cadetships, please note that both Pitcher Partners and Champions Accounting firms are still actively recruiting for Cadets and would welcome further applications from 黑料社区 students their advertisements are listed on the Year 12 Careers Google Classroom page or go to their websites for more information.

Early Entry opportunities are still open at least twelve universities and institutions. If you are a Year 12 student who wants to want to apply for early entry, please check the information guide available in the Year 12 Careers Google Classroom Page.

Mrs Marisa Quattrocchi
Careers Advisor

Congratulations to Grace Walker-Rolls (Year 12) who has won the Sydney Entertainment Award in the 2022 VET Awards presented by The Skill Engineer Ltd. 

Grace was nominated for this award as she has been an integral part of our VET team and has worked extensively on every College production since started at 黑料社区 in Year 11, including being Stage Manager for the recent College Musical - Les Miserables.

Mrs Gabby Russo
Head of Marketing & Communications

In support of Jersey Day on Friday 2nd September, 黑料社区 is again allowing students to wear their favourite jersey over their College uniform. For those of you that don鈥檛 know, Jersey Day is not a fundraising day. It is a day to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation, start the conversation with your family and friends, and register your wishes online. 

黑料社区 is a proud supporter of Jersey Day, which began when Nathan Gremmo (Class of 2019) was killed in 2015. His family selflessly chose to donate Nathan's organs, giving the gift of life to six other people. 

To find out more visit: .

We thank you for your support and for honouring Nathan and his generous spirit.

The Visual Arts Showcase Evening is on Tuesday 30th August from 5.30 鈥� 7.00pm in the CSC Foyer. 

Our HSC Visual Arts students have been working incredibly hard to make it to the finish line. We have some exceptional pieces and here is just a taste.

Come along and see the rest of these amazing Bodies of Work next Tuesday. 

You are invited to see some spectacular Major Works on Tuesday 30th August in Benildus Hall.

This Year 8 History incursion by 鈥淜ing Tut Road Show鈥� was sensational, featuring insight into the lives of Ancient Egyptians and unveiling the mysteries behind the Pharaoh Tutankhamun and his death. Our incursion consisted of five activities: archaeology, writing, video displays, seals and the main part of the incursion consisted of visiting the museum in the 鈥楾ut Truck鈥�. The 鈥榮eals鈥� activity allowed Year 8 students the chance to create our own seals -which Ancient Egyptians used every day as their own credit cards, and we were also given the chance to mould our own seals using clay. The archeology activity allowed us to be forensic archaeologists and use our new skills to try and solve the mystery of how Ancient Egyptians died. We also got to hold pottery items over 4000 years old!

Next, we completed a writing activity, as we learnt about the first types of paper and pens used to write and draw. The Tutankhamun Truck was the day's main activity and featured the ancient replicas of evidence of the life of Tutankhamun and his people. This was all explained by an in-depth video that was projected onto all four sides of the room, with ancient artefacts scattered throughout the trailer. Overall, this day was fantastic as we learnt more about the Ancient Egyptians and the hidden secrets and mysteries revolving around King Tutankhamun鈥檚 death.

Joshua Chan, Amish Raj, Year 8

Hysteria hits Salem! The town is going wild over the accusation of women who are falsely accused of witchcraft. Betrayal, lust and envy put a marriage to the test. Truth is overpowered with lies and pride ultimately leads to tragedy.

Senior Drama proudly presents Arthur Miller鈥檚 鈥楾he Crucible鈥�.

Four magnificent performances commencing at 7.00pm on Friday 21st, Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th October in the Adrian Theatre.

Tickets to go on sale via trybooking on Friday 2nd September at 9.00am.

Cast and crew, along with Year 9/10 Drama students and Year 7 students, should watch their emails for special presale promotional codes and information.

Mrs Donna Findlay
Head of Senior School

Year 9 Design & Technology have been working on their lastest task titled 鈥楩loat your boat鈥�. Students worked in groups to come up with a boat design which would travel as far as possible in the College pool using only the power of a rubberband. Across three classes, the students found a range of tools and materials to test as their boat while being created. Over the last two weeks, all classes ran their boats as part of the task to see how they all worked under the guidelines of the assessment with distance and direction being the main focus.

This week, we held the 鈥�2022 黑料社区 Regatta鈥�, where three boats from each class raced to see who would be the ultimate winner. The boys have worked very hard both in and out of the classroom to design and engineer some unique crafts. The winners of the 黑料社区 Regatta were Matthew Kaddis and Henry Howse who received a trophy for their efforts and bragging rights.

Design and Technology is a great subject where students can challenge themselves to come up with solutions to everyday problems and allows creative minds to come together and explore endless possibilities.
 
Mr Scott McLeod
Academic Head of TAS

Students are constantly challenged by the various activities and tasks presented to them in Visual Arts. Most flourish when given the opportunity to create artwork. When selecting the Artist of the Month for May, we looked for someone who wasn鈥檛 deterred by what they were asked to do. 

In Year 10 Visual Arts our topic was Man Machine Movement. The students selected an object that in essence had some mechanical component and that could move. The students were tasked to draw, a large-scale interpretation of their object using a range of grey lead pencils. Following this, they created a futuristic collage with multiple copies of their rendered drawing. To stretch the students further, they were also required to create a micro-scale 3-Dimensional, soapstone sculpture of their chosen object, focusing on a small detail of it. 

Whilst there are many deserving recipients of this award, the most consistent effort and application were demonstrated by Cecil Waters Marsh (Year 10). Congratulations on receiving this award.

Mrs Marie Hogan
Academic Head of Visual Arts

Library staff are always readily available to assist students with their work. Recently, Year 9 students learnt valuable skills to assist with their Geography assessment. These skills include a sequencing activity for Harvard referencing, identifying appropriate tools for using Google Images and writing judgement statements for the Geography assessment. 

Thank you Mrs Moriarty and the Library staff.

Ms Louise Johnston
Academic Head Learning Support

Conor Kerr has been selected as June鈥檚 artist of the month. Here is Kerr鈥檚 series of four lino prints where the boys were inspired by William Dobell鈥檚 controversial winning Archibald painting of Joshua Smith. The portrait created great debate in 1943, was it a caricature or a portrait? Here Phil Organ is sporting the full beard and wavey hair of the returning traveller. Conor using the dynamic angle and foreshortening to emphasise Mr Organ鈥檚 presence at 黑料社区 in his role as Dean of Year 8. The tessellations in the background reference his Maths teaching. 

Conor鈥檚 ability and interest in Visual Arts became evident in Year 7 when he joined students in Art Club. He has the ability to move from 2D to 3D forms with confidence and a willingness to experiment with media. Conor鈥檚 most recent artworks address the latest unit of study Places and Spaces. His miniature house has been decorated with embossing, representing the textures of his family home. These textures include the vent on the computer, oven grill, floorboards, and pen lid. In the early stages of this unit, Conor ability to draw accurately demonstrates his understanding of linear perspective.

Congratulation Conor Kerr

Ms Cecilia Weinert
Teacher

This term, Year 10 History have been undertaking a study of the Holocaust. As part of the course, students are encouraged to reflect on different forms of Jewish resistance during this period. 

Isaac Tocher challenged himself to write this poem on Janusz Korczak- a Polish Jewish educator who rejected the Nazis鈥� offer of sanctuary and chose to sacrifice his life and march alongside the orphaned children he had looked after. They marched towards their deaths at Treblinka extermination camp. He and the children were never heard from again.

Korczak Poem By Isaac Tocher 

Korczak was a kind, gentle, Jewish male
From god鈥檚 heart, his kindness he freely took
He taught many youths knowledge without prevail
But when his father were struck with insanity, he was shook.
He wrote his book, on 鈥楬ow to love a child鈥�
With his ever-giving mindset used
When he applied to the army, seeming meek and mild
The army disallowed of him and refused
When the Nazis took over, and war ravished all
Korczak kept the horrors of the children away
But as time went on, his dream began to fall
And his orphanage left in disarray.
To keep the children dreaming, and to not see them cry
With a glance, and a thought, he told his final lie.

Ms Stella Papavasiliou
Acting Gifted & Talented Co-ordinator

The HSC Visual Arts student selected for the month of July has exceptional creative ability, and has created an outstanding series of work which reflects his interest in fashion. We would like to congratulate Seth Panganiban on his amazing series of work exploring his interest in fashion and its effects on how we are viewed in our social groups. Seth is an exceptional artist and this has been reflected through his use of animation and digital drawing. He is a focused and hard-working student who has the ability to convey his ideas as well as his own unique style in a visual way. 

Well done on this amazing achievement.

Ms Nadina Hazon
Visual Arts Teacher

Our senior students have been working long and hard over the past months to complete their Major Works in Visual Arts. As they refine their concepts and strengthen their artmaking skills, our students have continued to demonstrate excellence in their chosen expressive forms. We are all looking forward to seeking their final submission on display next week. 

It is always difficult to select only one recipient when there are many students who have worked in such a sophisticated and diligently manner. However, with an impressive attitude, and a willingness to regularly seek feedback and develop her work beyond class time, Gabriela Chu Barbosa (Year 12) has been awarded Artist of the Month for August with her sophisticated, thoughtful three-panel acrylic paintings. Congratulations Gabriela on this award.

Mrs Marie Hogan
Academic Head of Visual Arts

Well done to all those students who have taken the opportunity to Boost their reading over Term 2 and 3. 

Here are three things you can do to earn a Reading Boost merit and add to your reading portfolio:

1. Go to Microsoft teams to check your reading accuracy using the Progress Reader assignment.

2. Submit a book review in the based on a book you have read

3. Create a response to your reading in the form of an image or meme and upload it on the . 

Students will be invited to submit their reading portfolio at the beginning of Term 4 with evidence of the different reading activities they have completed over two terms. 

Keep Reading!

Congratulations to our 1st XV Rugby side for their undefeated ISA Premiership. Alongside the 1st XV, we had many junior teams taking home the ISA Premiership and this resulted in 黑料社区 winning the Champion School Shield for ISA Rugby 2022. Well done to all teams and coaches.

As well as the many Rugby Premierships, 黑料社区 also won the following ISA titles:

• 2nds Football
• 6ths Netball   
• 1sts, 2nds, 3rds, 5ths and 8ths Tennis
• 黑料社区 - Champion School 鈥� Tennis and Rugby

Winter Sport Presentation Evenings

• Rugby 鈥� Thursday 1st September at 7.00pm in CSC
• Tennis 鈥� Monday 5th September at 7.00pm in Miguel Lecture Theatre
• Girls Sport 鈥� Tuesday 6th September at 7.00pm in Miguel Lecture Theatre
• Football (Boys) 鈥� Thursday 8th September at 7.00pm in CSC

Summer Sport Season Registration 鈥� Last Chance - Closes this Weekend

Sports available to play Saturday sport for 黑料社区:

脴  Basketball -

脴  Touch Football -

脴  Cricket -

Trials for Summer Sport 鈥� please check dates and times:

All girls sport (Basketball and Touch footy) 鈥� Tuesday 6th September - 6.45am-8.00am.

• Tuesday morning 6th September - 6.45am-8.00am.

Basketball in CSC and Touch Footy on the ovals.

Boys Touch Football

• Tuesday 6th September 鈥� 3.30pm 鈥� 5.00pm 鈥� 黑料社区 Ovals

AND

• Thursday 8th September 鈥� 3.30pm 鈥� 5.00pm - 黑料社区 Ovals

Basketball 鈥� boys 鈥� trial day #1 - Saturday 3rd September in the CSC

If you have a team of friends (minimum 8 players / prefer 10) you do not have to turn up to trials.  BUT you must see Mr David Walsh with your registered list of players.

• U13s (current Year 7) 鈥� 8.00am 鈥� 10.00am
• U14s (current Year 8) 鈥� 11.30am 鈥� 1.00pm
• U15 (current Year 9) 鈥� 1.00pm 鈥� 2.30pm
• U17 and Opens (current Year 10 and 11) 鈥� 10.00am 鈥� 11.30am

Basketball 鈥� boys - trial day #2 - Saturday 10th September. (CSC)

• U13s (current Year 7) 鈥� 8.00am 鈥� 10am
• 1sts / Opens Squad鈥� 10.00am 鈥� 11.30am

Cricket

• Seniors (1st XI tryouts) 鈥� Tue 6th September 3.30pm on Damien Oval.
• Juniors 鈥� training starts Week 10.

2023 Rugby Tour to New Zealand

黑料社区 will be travelling to New Zealand in April 2023. All Year 11 and 12 (2023) rugby players are eligible to travel with this squad. A $505 non-refundable deposit (refund given if student is not selected) is due to 黑料社区 through Trybooking by no later than Friday 2nd September 2022. We will hold an Information evening at 6.00pm in the CSC on Thursday 1st September (before the Rugby Presentation evening).

Deposits due no later than Friday 2nd September 2022: 

Mr Andrew Wisemantel
Head of Sports

You may have seen Ms Sally Faehrmann, (Sports Captain and Class of 2019) on Better Homes and Gardens on Friday 19th August. She contacted BH&G to help a close family who have been struck by tragedy. Sally's best friend Ellie had been fighting cancer for four years when her brother Zack died suddenly following an infection. Six months after his death, Ellie lost her battle with cancer. The Egan family have been dealing with so much grief and sadness, so Sally decided to do something to help them.

BH&G completed a beautiful make-over for the family as they shared stories and memories of Ellie and Zack.

You may have seen Sally at 黑料社区 as she is still very involved in College life, particularly Girls Sports.

Mrs Gabby Russo
Head of Marketing & Communications

Congratulations to Mr Jayden Moujalli (Class of 2021) who will be having his HSC TAS Major Work, Eastern Creek Redesigned (Industrial Technology Graphics) displayed at the 2022 InTech Exhibition at Rosehill Race Course. A date is yet to be finalised due to COVID restrictions. You can view his project here: 

Congratulations to Mr Matthew Clayton (Class of 2020) who has won first place in Division One, Slopestyle Skiing at the Australian Interschools Championship. This competition has been delayed for two years due to COVID. Matthew was invited to attend this delayed inter-school event and. represent 黑料社区.

Matthew is currently studying a Bachelor of Sports Management, Coaching at ACPE. We wish him all the best for his skiing future.

Mrs Gabby Russo
Head of Marketing & Communications

The 鈥樷�� resources will give parents and carers the confidence to talk with their children about online safety. The resources also have important links and information to help if something bad does happen online. The short videos and advice sheets cover:

鈥�             Helping your family stay safe online
鈥�             Getting started with social media 
鈥�             Safer online gaming 
鈥�             Getting help when your child is being bullied online 
 

Mr Peter Morrissey
Infrastructure Technical Lead

The Butterfly Foundation is hosting a free parent webinar on Monday 12th September at 7pm on body image in children and adolescents. The session focuses on prevention and provides information and practical tips to help parents better understand and promote positive body image in the home.

Topics covered include:

• Overview of body image and the importance of prevention
• Key influences on body image, including social media
• The impact of diet culture and weight stigma
• Reducing appearance talk and how to respond when a child expresses negativity towards themselves/others
• The power of role modelling positive body image and healthy behaviours
• Understanding warning signs and the importance of early intervention
• What to do if you are concerned.

Please note this session is not designed for children to attend or for those caring for someone with an eating disorder. 

Ms Helen Morris
Student Counsellor