23rd May 2008
Issue No: 14
Our Lady Help Of Christians
Feast of Mary, Help of Christians – Patroness of Australia (24th May)
Lord, you place deep in our hearts the love of Mary, Help of Christians.
Through her prayers grant wisdom to our leaders and integrity to our citizens.
Under her protection may Australia be granted harmony justice and peace.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Marist Sisters’ College
girls successfully
nominated for Gifted
Science Students’
Workshops!
This week seven Marist Sisters’ girls were selected to be part of
a special Science program being conducted for the first time this
year by the Catholic Education Office, Sydney. The aims of the
program are to:
a) provide an opportunity for like minded students to form
networks across the Sydney Archdiocese and to meet regionally at
least once per term;
Frances Covel, Connie Sloane and Emily Sloane
b) foster the students’ knowledge and understanding of Science;
c) meet the unique needs of those students who share a genuine
passion for Science;
d) introduce students to the range of Science based activities and
resources available to them through the CSIRO.
Our Future Neuroscientist!
A big congratulations to Alice Fielding-Smith, Year
10 Chavoin House. Early last week Alice received the
exciting news that she had qualified to progress to the
New South Wales State final of the Australian Brain Bee
Challenge 2008. This is a huge achievement considering
over 9000 students from every State in Australia and
New Zealand participated. The quiz was extremely
challenging with university style questions based on
Neuroscience being given during a 30 minute quiz.
Alice has an interest in Neuroscience and hopes to study
it at university on completion of her HSC. She will now
compete for a place in the National final in Queensland.
The State final will be held at the University of Western
Sydney. The day will not be all hard work for Alice, she
will also view presentations by research neuroscientists,
go on lab tours and be in the running for some great
prizes!
We wish Alice all the best on the day! Good Luck.
Sarah Morgan, Jessica Kiraly,
Shardaye Clarke and Madeleine Peters
Each girl was required to submit a 300 word written statement
as to why they should be part of the project. Congratulations
to the following girls who have been selected for this exciting
program.
Year 10 - Frances Covel (J3), Connie Sloane (422), Emily
Sloane (423)
Year 9 - Sarah Morgan (413), Jessica Kiraly (322), Shardaye
Clarke (J5), Madeleine Peters (124)
Mrs Marshall
Member of Association of Marist Schools of Australia and Alliance of Girls’ Schools
Mrs Marshall
MSCW School Concert
MSCW’s music concert was held
on Tuesday night. Music groups
at MSCW performed for families
and friends. The opening acts
were two songs performed by
the cast of ‘Annie’ - this year’s
school musical. The two songs
were ‘Maybe’ and ‘Hard knock
life’. Madeleine Wilkinson
performed the role of Annie. She
sung beautifully. Throughout the
night the performances kept up
a great standard. Clarisse Djaja
performed a classic on the piano,
‘Barcarolle’ by Tchaikovsky. The
Year 9 music class performed
a variety of songs. They were
a pleasure to watch. The Year 7
music classes performed many songs that everyone enjoyed.
Finally, one of the best (and loudest) acts of the night was the
sound machine, performed by class 7M. Overall the music
concert on Tuesday night was a success. It was fun to watch and
everyone had a fantastic time.
On Tuesday 20th May MSCW held a music concert in the
Hall. 19 acts blew us away. There was an array of talent
up on stage that night and
everyone enjoyed it.
There was a sneak peak of
the upcoming musical Annie
with the orphans chorus led
by Madylin Wilkinson (as
Annie) singing Maybe and
Hard knock life. The chamber
ensemble, percussion
ensemble jazz band, senior
jazz band and Year 10
rock band all performed
fantastically. The Year 10
rock duo who sang come
home made my mum cry.
Year 12 soloists filled the
Hall with music and elective
classes and rock bands
made the night fun. The Year 7 choir sang three little
birds and 7W, 7M and 7A performed their class pieces. It
was a fun and musical night.
Molly Ratcliffe (222), Winnie Enright (J8)
and Abbey Tregeagle (J2)
Sophie Peters 133, Beth Simpson 223, Lauryn Doig J2.
P & F Trivia Night
A great night was had by all who attended and that can be attested by how ‘vocal’ a lot of people were. A great big thank you to the
Ducker family for the major part of the night’s organization.
Thanks to the following people/organizations that made donations of prizes and other help on the night including:
• John & Janene Quinn of Quintessential Food & Liquor Market on Millwood Avenue, Chatswood West
for the first prize of wine tasting for the winning table – damn, we missed. That went to the Bryan table;
congratulations.
• Tracey Mitchell for $350 worth of Nutrimetics for the raffle, thank you.
• Anna Rapisarda for the Beauty Rap voucher and Nail Polishes.
• North Ryde RSL Club for vouchers to be spent at the gift shop.
• Star of Thailand for a dinner voucher.
• Greater Union, Burwood for movie tickets.
• Salon 120 Putney for vouchers.
• Beauty at the Glades for vouchers.
• Rose Unwin for gift packs, nibbles.
• On the stage to mark us all, Alex, Allan, Katherine and Miranda for help with the video projection when it
failed the MC.
• The supports for the supper supply.
• And those who help with the set up on Saturday afternoon, including Chris Bryan.
• And to anyone I have inadvertently missed on thanking, thank you.
This brings to an end of an era in that the Duckers will not be parents with young ladies at MSCW and thus the P & F will be looking
to someone new to take up the challenge for the Trivia Night next year.
Also, a major part of the office bearers of the P & F will be departing at the end of this year and we will be looking for more help for
next year.
If you think you can help in any way, please let us know. Your support will be very much appreciated by your daughters, thank you.
Ian Parker, MSCW P & F President
World Youth Day Registrations
Can any girls who have registered to go to World
Youth Day with their parish please email your
username and password to Miss Grady in order to
receive school subsidy. Please email it by Wednesday
28th July, 2008.
There will not be any more World
Youth Day Sausage Sizzles on
Mondays.
Thank you to all girls and staff
that supported this fundraising activity. Your
help has been invaluable.
53 days till World Youth Day 2008
Member of Association of Marist Schools of Australia and Alliance of Girls’ Schools
Principal’s Awards
Congratulations to the following girls …
For ENGLISH
C.Kelly (Chanel), J.Xenikos (Chavoin).
For CERAMICS
V.O’Sullivan (Marcellin).
For COMMERCE
N.Collins (Chavoin), T.Ferreira (Perroton), N.Maramara
(Marcellin), J.Pruscino (Chavoin), S.Romanes (Marcellin).
For PHOTOGRAPHY
S.Watkins (Chanel).
For TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY
N.Ransom (Jaricot), E.Woodbury (Chavoin), K.Young (Perroton),
S.Debs (Chavoin).
For VISUAL ARTS
N.Birbara (Marcellin), S.David-May (Colin), E.Espinoza (Jaricot),
S.Higgs (Jaricot), M.Macadam (Chanel), C.Margi (Colin),
S.Wallace (Chavoin), L.Wilson (Colin), S.Zeynoun (Marcellin),
M.Byrne (Colin), K.Haddad (Chanel), L.Muscolino (Perroton),
F.Walsh (Chanel), S.Woodbridge (Colin).
Congratulations to … Alessandra Olivieri (Chavoin), Natalie
Leonardi (Chavoin), Alexandra Refenes (Marcellin), Angela
Ransom (Jaricot), Nicole Rizk (Chanel) … for truly living the
Marist Spirit!
We’re Just
W S without U
Any girls interested in being part of the
WSU for 2008-2009 please see your House
Coordinators. It is a great opportunity to be a
leader in the College and have a voice.
Looking forward to a great new group of reps.
Ms Stimson
NOTICE REGARDING
REPORTS
Due to the increasing number of requests from
parents for reprints of past reports and the cost
of resources involved, all requests for reprinted
reports will incur a fee of $5.00 to be paid at the
time of the request.
The $5.00 and a written request can be handed
into the Student Office marked to the attention of
Mrs Anne Wallace.
It is recommended you to keep all of your
daughter’s reports from Year 7-12.
DUTY GIRL ROSTER
For week commencing 26th May 2008
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Melissa Smith (A) Kendall Snedden
Gabrielle Songco (A) Lauren Star (B)
Tayla Stedman (A) Natalie Stepanian (B)
Joyce Sun (A) Madelyn Tait (B)
Sarah Tang (A) Casey Thomas (B)
Girls, report to Miss Tattam by 8.40am. Duty A is for
Period 1 to lunch, Duty B is Period 1 only.
MSCW Business
Directory
Do you have a business that you
would like to promote within
the MSCW community?
We would like to offer you
the opportunity to advertise
your business in the First Edition of our MSCW Local
Business Directory. The directory will be distributed
to over 700 families at the College. It is an excellent
opportunity for you to promote your businesses to
families who live in the local area. Our students come
from a range of suburbs including Eastwood, Putney,
Ryde, Gladesville, Hunters Hill, Drummoyne, Concord,
Five Dock and Lane Cove. We will encourage our school
community to support your businesses with regular
reminders in our weekly school newsletter.
Please download the attached pdf titled “MCSW
Business Directory” or visit the College’s website and
follow the links to MSCW Business Directory via
“What’s Hot?”.
Marist Day - Friday 4th July
All girls in the College are to bring in $10
to cover lunch and a donation to the Marist
Mission.
Money is to be handed in via an envelope
with the girl‛s name and tutor group.
Thank you, House Coordinators
DATES TO REMEMBER
23rd May CSDA Debating round 4
26th May Marcellin Fundraising week
27th May CGSSSA Cross Country
Year 10 High Resolve
28th May Hunters Hill Rotary Debates Grand Final
29th May ICAS Science Competition
30th May CSDA Debating round 5
COLLEGE PHOTOS
2nd June SOB Restorative Justice training
3rd June Yr 10 & 11 Careers talks
4th June WSU Change of Office
6th June MSCW Athletics Carnival
9th June QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
10th June Years 7-10 Exam block commences
Year 12 Physics workshop Sydney Uni
12th June ICAS Spelling and Writing Competition
17th June Years 7-10 Exam block concludes
18th June CGSSSA Gymnastics
Year 10 Careers Day
Year 7 Zoo excursion
Year 9 Religious Education excursion
19th June Year 8 High Resolve training
MCCS sport semi-finals
20th June Year 10 Careers Day
CSDA Debating elimination round
Year 8 High Resolve training
USA student visit to MSCW
FilmByte 08 entries due
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MCCS AFL
This year the College has entered two AFL
teams in the MCCS competition played on
Thursdays during periods 3 and 4. We have
a Junior team (Yr 7 and 8 girls) and a Senior
team (Yr 9 and 10 girls).
For the first two weeks of this term all
girls had training and skills sessions run
by AFL Development officers and began
competition last week.
The Juniors played Catherine Macauley in this first round and won
49-14. The girls showed many skills and had a enjoyable time. The
girls are getting use to kicking and marking under pressure.
The Seniors played Rosebank College in the first round. The
opposition consisted mainly of Year 11 and 12 girls but our girls
really showed guts and a lot of improvement throughout the
game. Their final quarter was outstanding with the girls out kicking
Rosebank in this quarter.
Another round of AFL was played on Thursday, 22nd May under a
cloudy sky, and fresh sea breeze. The senior girls fought hard and
played a convincing first quarter to get up early over a man-down
Macauley team. Tackles were clean, handballs were a plenty and
the Woolwich Power held out to come away 2 point winners, 3331, with only two behinds the difference.
Once again the junior Woolwich Tigers found it easy to gain meters
all over the park and jump up for some spectacular spekys. Of the
two games they played this round against Trinity and Macauley,
the Tigers won 16-43 and 21-41, respectively. Hopefully our juniors
will prove to be a great feeder team to our senior side.
A big thank you to Mr Higgs who has organised AFL jumpers for both teams to use for the duration of the competition. We
Ms Stimson and Mr Squadrito
thank you for your support.
Sailing News
Entries for School Sailing Champs close Friday 30th May, so please make sure you get your names on the
list in time.
Congratulations to Caitlin Tames (Yr 7 J7) – “Two Sea Gals” Sabot 2up Drummoyne Sailing Club.
1st club champs, 1st point score, 1st fastest time point score, 1st sprint point score, 1st sprint series. Well
done Caitlin.
Saturday sailing this Saturday 10am-2pm. Remember to bring your sunscreen, sailing gear, warm
change of clothes, lunch or something to BBQ
and $15.00. Thank you very much for parents’
support for the BBQ.
Congratulations to the following girls who have been selected in the
Mr Maloney (9879 6935, 0415 219 112)
Gym team. All girls are expected to attend
training EVERY Thursday during sport
time for the next 4 weeks. The comp is on
Wednesday 18th June.
Level 1
Throughout the year girls
Olivia Cipriano, Melissa Pruscino,
participate in many
Stephanie Sear, Tara O’Connor, Clare
sporting events and are
Malunec, Bryony Gilmour
often given College sports
Reserve – 1st Jordana Gualtieri, 2nd Gabby
Cantale
uniforms to wear. If any
Level 2
girl has a uniform which
Leana Boccanfuso, Tiarn Melhem, Stephanie Der, Emma Unwin, Emma
they have not returned
Murphy,
could they please do so
Jordana Gualtieri (reserve for Level 1, or compete in some events in
immediately to any PDHPE
Level 2)
staff.
Level 3
Emily Woodbury, Kristy Hajje, Caitlin Toohey
2008 Gymnastics Team
Sport Request
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careers
With exams not far away for students in Years 7–10 preparation should be underway to be ready
for exam time. Girls should be reviewing their class work and making sure they have all notes and
handouts, and seeing if there is any information they do not fully understand. Revision in class is
often part of the exam preparation. Girls are able to request relevant revision if they have identified
information they are unsure about. Girls should also be ensuring they have a balanced lifestyle with
plenty of sleep and a healthy diet as well as beginning a revision and study program.
The Think Education Group is again offering scholarship opportunities for students interested in studying Graphic
Design at Billy Blue College of Design and Hospitality Management at the William Blue College of Hospitality and
Tourism. Application forms and details of the scholarship applications are available from the Careers Office.
Billy Blue College of Design is holding a FREE Portfolio Day where students can gain valuable feedback on where their design
career is headed on Saturday 31st May 12-4pm. To reserve a place email ebailey@billyblue.com.au or call 9492 3220.
Details on the University of New South Wales Scholarship options are available from the Careers Office or on the
website www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au.
The Australian National University is located in Canberra and offers a variety of courses across a number of
disciplines. They are holding an information session on Saturday 21st June, 10am–3pm at Rydges World Square,
389 Pitt Street, Sydney. For more information on course options visit the website www.anu.edu.au.
Whitehouse Institute of Design offer design courses to advanced Diploma level as
well as a Bachelor of Design. They are holding Open Days on 15th and 16th August 10am–
3.30pm. For more information on course options and costings visit the website www.
whitehouse-design.edu.au or call 9267 8799.
The University of Western Sydney is holding information days at the Campbelltown Campus on Tuesday 22nd July and at the
Penrith Campus on 4th November. For more information call 1800 897 669 or visit the website yourfuture.uws.edu.au/events/
uws_day. Open Day will be held at the Parramatta campus on Sunday 17th August 10am-2pm. More information is available on
the website www.uws.edu.au/openday.
The University of New South Wales Co-op Scholarship Program information and application forms are
available from the Careers Office. This program covers courses in Business, Science, Engineering, the
Built Environment, Civil and Software Engineering. Application can also be made on line at www.co-op.
unsw.edu.au.
Macquairie University is holding their HSC Enrichment days to assist Year 12 students in their preparation for the HSC exams.
Courses consist of half-day or one day lectures, workshops and/
or laboratory sessions. These will be available in the July school
Lane Cove Library presents
holidays with dates and details being available on the website
www.futurestudent.mq.edu.au/undergraduate. Enquiries can
also be made on 9850 7383.
Applications for University and TAFE courses in
2009 will be open from Term 3 for Year 12 students.
In Careers classes we will be undertaking information
sessions on how to apply. University applications are
made through the Universities Admissions Centre
(UAC) and all applications will be made online this year.
Students interested in applying for University should
make sure they attend Careers classes to receive
the UAC handout detail applications information and
relevant dates.
Stress-free HSC
for students
Free Talk
Mrs Smith, Careers Advisor
by
Sue Murray
Playwright and author of
The Parents’ Survival Guide to Year 12
Talks about skills, strategies,
Techniques and priorities
Wednesday 11 June
6:00pm – 7:00pm
at
Lower Level
Lane Cove Community Centre
164 Longueville Road
Bookings 9911 3634
University Student Accommodation Applications Now Open
Sancta Sophia College is a friendly and vibrant residential
college for undergraduate women and post-graduate men and
women. The College is set in beautiful grounds on campus at
the University of Sydney. The College is open to those studying
at any of the universities in Sydney. You are welcome to tour
the College on our Open Days, Saturday 30 August 2008 and
Tuesday 6 January 2009.
For more information and details about applications and
scholarships please see the website or
contact the College on 02 9577 2100.
www.sanctasophiacollege.edu.au
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