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From the Principal Leader Thursd 25 March — Wed 31 March 19 March 2021 Term 1, Issue 4 Diary Dates From the Principal Leader Thursd 25 March — Wed 31 March Year 12 Assessment Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Friends, boys who appear to have settled well into Col- Block lege life. In my recent visits to classes, students Thursday 01 April St. Patrick’s Day seem to be positively engaged in their work, are Final Day of Term obviously enjoying themselves and are enthusi- This week, we celebrated our Feast Day – St. astic about school generally. Patrick’s Day. This is a significant day in the Friday 02 April life of Patrician Brothers’ College, Blacktown. Good Friday Next week, our Year 12 students commence The day commenced with a wonderful Mass in their Assessment Block. The lead up to this Monday 19 April the College Hall celebrated by Fr. Jack Green. time is always busy and pressure-packed for Staff Development Day Afterwards, the schedule included a staff vs students, staff and parents. I have been particu- students soccer game along with a creative tal- larly impressed with the growing number of ent showcase. The College community day was Tuesday 20 April Year 12 students who have formed informal enjoyed by all. Congratulations to all the staff Term 2 Commences study groups or networks. One of the best ways and students, especially the Dean of Religious to learn is to teach a concept to somebody else. Education and Mission, Mr. Hunt, musicians, These informal study groups or networks share singers, audio team and the Hospitality staff ideas, build on concepts and discuss other rele- team on a wonderful Feast Day celebration. Contents vant ideas. Principal’s Message Swimming Carnival Assistant Principal – The annual Swimming Carnival was held last Pastoral week at the Blacktown Aquatic Centre. Due to COVID-19 precautions by the Centre, the Col- Assistant Principal – lege also integrated House activities on campus Learning, Teaching & as well. The event proved to be a wonderful day Innovation packed with energy and enthusiasm by staff and students alike. I thank all staff and students for Religious Education & their tremendous involvement. In particular, I Mission acknowledge the MCS/Internal Sport and Co- curricular Leader, Mr. Meares, for his co- ordination of the event. Dean of Studies MCS Swimming Carnival Resource Centre Update It was a pleasure to visit the MCS Swimming Carnival this week at the Sydney Aquatic Cen- tre, Homebush. I was most impressed with the Merit Awards Academic Matters passion and enthusiasm which was demonstrat- ed by our boys at the event. I wish to thank Mr. We have now passed the half way point of Borg, Mr. Meares, Mr. Durham and Ms. Marino Sports Report Term 1 and I commend the efforts of our Year 7 for their support of the boys at the event. Principal Leader Cont. Assistant Principal - Pastoral Care Pattie’s Café In the last fortnight, we have seen a distinct change in the Pattie’s Café is an initiative that involves our Hospitality stu- weather and the first chill in the air for the year. Easter holidays dents operating an onsite café every Thursday morning which are only two weeks away and many major events have been involves serving coffees and other small items to staff and stu- held at school. dents. The proceeds of this initiative are directed to the Delany Foundation which is a charity operated by the Patrician Broth- The last fortnight has included our annual Swimming Carnival, ers. I thank the following staff members who support the café – this year taking a different format due to Covid restrictions, Ms. Erenavula, Ms. Bologna and Ms. Peters. MCS Swimming Carnival, Progress Interviews for Year 12, and St Patrick’s Day celebrations, including a whole-school Year 7 Enrolments 2022 Mass, Staff v Student Soccer Challenge match and a Patties Got Talent concert. Despite foreboding weather forecasts, St Parents are encouraged to submit their enrolment applications Patrick’s Day celebrations went ahead as planned and the stu- and supporting documentation for places in Year 7, 2022 as dents had a tremendous day of prayer, sport, and stage perfor- soon as possible. Please be aware that students are not automat- mances. ically enrolled into the College. All applications must follow the enrolment process outlined on the College website. Reflection So many people are hungry Lord. So many people suffer loneliness. So many of my brothers and sisters suffer sickness and disease. In coming weeks, we look forward to the Year 12 Assessment In this time of living as a better Christian Block and our Stations of the Cross liturgies in Holy Week. give me a generous heart, In terms of reminders for parents and students, we would urge a heart of courage to help my all parents pay close attention to their son’s attendance pat- terns. An overall summary, along with detailed information, is brothers and sisters. available via the Compass Parent Portal. As we have men- Amen. tioned previously, at present Monday and Friday attendance is significantly lower than other weekdays, and in many cases these absences are unexplained. Please do not allow your son to develop a flexi-day mentality, and certainly avoid accepting stories that he is too tired or needs recovery time from other activities such as sport. Last week, we even had some students telling their parents that St Patrick’s Day and the Swimming Carnival were not normal school days and attendance was op- tional. These small concessions very quickly develop into a habit, which will place your son at a distinct disadvantage in terms of learning and employability. In addition to this, students with poor attendance may not be given clearance to participate in extra-curricular activities such as representative sporting teams. As students are already aware – strict attendance requirements apply to several external sport- ing competitions that we participate in, including the NRL Cup. Finally, a reminder to parents that students should always trav- el directly to and from school and avoid spending unnecessary and unsupervised periods of time at WestPoint and the general God bless, area of Blacktown Station. Frank Chiment Brian Edmonds PRINCIPAL LEADER Assistant Principal – Pastoral Care Assistant Principal - Learning, Teaching and Innovation Establishing Effective Study Habits All students at our school are encouraged to develop and sustain good habits in all aspects of learning, which includes studying and assessment task preparations. We believe that establishing good habits from Year 7 makes for a most successful student throughout the high school years. To achieve this requires organisation, commitment and family support. As we move well into our assessment program across Years 7 - 12, especially with Year 12 exams starting at the end of Week 9, we recommend that students are undertaking regular and purposeful study and assessment task preparation. As a general guide, which is shared across most schools in NSW: Stage 4 (Year 7 - 8) 1 Hour per evening/day Stage 5 (Year 9 - 10) 2 Hours per evening/day Stage 6 (Year 11 - 12) 3 Hours per evening/day Of course, it is not the amount of time dedicated that makes the greatest difference. It is how well the time is used in the prepa- ration for and completion of assessment tasks and examinations. The following general guidelines may be useful for parents, students and their families: 1. Have a study plan: Plan on a calendar and schedule each day to know the block of time that you will study. This means working around sporting, work, social and family commitments. Using your Assessment Calendars will help you to plan for all tasks in 2021. 2. Establish an effective study routine: Have a designated area in your home that is set up or easily set up for study. Have routines for setting up, organising, working and packing away each session means that you will be able to focus on the task at hand rather than be dis- tracted by other interests or activities. 3. Prepare your study sessions: Plan each study session in terms of the subject and areas of the content or course to be revised or the task to be com- pleted for the assessment task. Ensure that there is a balance over the week and weekend for all subjects and tasks to be completed. 4. Set achievable study goals: You cannot complete an assessment task well in only one sitting. Leaving things to the last minute is not an effective way of approaching study and assessment tasks. Each study and assessment planning session you should plan to com- plete a section or a part of the task e.g. research and find sources of information in one session and then read and make notes in the next session. 5. Be accountable for your study and assessment commitments: Reduce stress and last-minute panic by planning your time over two weeks to manage your task completion or your study preparation. This will ensure you can complete your assignments on time and to the best of your ability. 6. Maintain a school work-life balance: Planning in time for relaxation, recreational activities, sport, church, part-time work, social and family commitments is essential. The most successful students are those that maintain a good balance between all aspects of life so as to en- sure positive health and wellbeing. Assistant Principal - Learning Teaching and Innovation cont. We would encourage our parents and carers to have a conversation with your sons about the above points and about how they will organise and commit themselves to being the best student this year and in the future years ahead. Cathy Molloy Assistant Principal Learning, Teaching and Innovation Religious Education and Mission The FIAT Passport will allow students to record their service hours over their time at the College.
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