Friday, 22 February 2019, Term 1 Week 4
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Page 1 Friday, 22 February 2019, Term 1 Week 4 Dear Parents, Staff and Students Gratitude Listening to our Federal and State political leaders as they enter election mode, people could very easily come to the belief that everything about our country, standard of living and society is in a parlous state. It is the nature of the adversarial political process that mostly what we hear is negativity, criticism as well as half-truths delivered by all the major players of all political persuasions. Although it is easy to become somewhat downcast at the picture that is being painted, a few Jesus said to his disciples: minutes of reflection would lead us to the realisation that, as a community, we have much 'As the Father has loved me, for which to be grateful. We live in a beautiful country with warm summers and mild winters. so I have loved you. Many people around the word cannot go out in the midday sun in summer or have to dig Remain in my love. If you keep my their way through snow in winter just to get to work or school. Australians are blessed with commandments you will remain in generously resourced health care and social security systems ensuring support for the my love, just as I have kept my elderly, sick and disadvantaged. As a nation, we have a high life expectation. Despite Father's commandments and criticism from some, Australian children are very well educated and prepared for life in what remain in his love. is an ever-changing and challenging world. Compared to other countries, most I have told you this so that my own Australians have a decent income and can adequately support themselves or their families. joy may be in you and your joy be complete. We live in a democracy that is the envy of the world, where everyone has a voice that can be This is my commandment: made known to our elected representatives. Our justice system and public institutions are love one another, as I have loved widely regarded as fair and trustworthy. Despite the political commentary and you. A man can have no greater pessimism of some, there is so much for which we should be thankful. love than to lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends, if you Election Update do what I command you. Next week I will be meeting with Mr Chris Minns, Member for Kogarah (former MCK I shall not call you servants any student), Mrs Anne Melrose, Principal, Mater Dei Blakehurst as well as representatives from more, because a servant does not the Sydney Catholic Schools Office. These meetings between the Catholic education sector know his master's business; and State Members of Parliament will be taking place in every electorate before the state I call you friends, because I have election next month. Election cycles allow people or organisations to place arguments to our made known to you everything I elected representatives in an attempt to get a fair and reasonable slice of the budget pie. have learnt from my Father. The current State Government is spending $6 billion on public school capital works over the You did not choose me, no, I chose you; and I commissioned you to go coming four years. There are 595 Catholic schools in NSW and only $100 million is allocated out and to bear fruit, from this massive budget for capital works for our schools. This is manifestly unfair to the fruit that will last; and then the parents who pay their taxes and send their children to Catholic schools. Already parents are Father will give you anything you paying 90% of the costs of capital projects through building levies, fees and fundraising. ask him in my name. Similar to the argument with the Commonwealth Government, Catholic education What I command you is to love one authorities and parents are not greedy but simply asking for a fair and equitable allocation of another.' funds. As we know, due to the sacrifices of our parents, Catholic schools save governments John 15:9-17 billions of dollars to the budget bottom line! Page 2 Parents and Friends’ Our first P&F meeting for the year will be held next Wednesday, 27 February commencing at 7.00 pm in the College library. The College Executive will be introduced to the parents along with an outline of what we are planning to achieve in 2019. Open Day The College Open Day will take place on Wednesday, 6 March commencing at 3.00 pm. All prospective students and their families who are hoping to enrol are both encouraged and welcomed to attend and have a guided tour of the College. If parents know anyone who may be interested, please pass on an invitation to visit us on this day. Upcoming Events Wednesday, 27 February – Advisory Council (4.30 pm) Parents & Friends’ (7.00 pm) Thursday, 28 February – MCC Summer finals Friday, 1 March – College Swimming Carnival Wednesday, 6 March – College Open Afternoon Thursday, 7 March – MCC Swimming Carnival Homebush (4.00 pm - 7.00pm) All Year 8 students attend Friday, 8 March – Year 8 Reflection Day Mr John Riordan Principal HSC CLASS OF 1969 REUNION Please contact Greg Purcell [email protected] Proposed reunion date Saturday, 20 July 2019. Venue to be advised. COLLEGE FEES 2019 The College fees have now been issued via email and post. If you have not received your fees, please contact the College Office on 9587 3211 (option 2 for accounts) or email [email protected] LIBRARY NOTICE Could all students please check at home for any overdue library books. Please see Library Staff if you are unsure what loans you have. Thank you. Ms Anne Plummer - Librarian FINIS CORONAT OPUS - The end crowns the work Page 3 The Class of 2018 achieved outstanding results in the Higher School Certificate and were congratulated on their success at the High Achievers’ Assembly held on Friday, 8 February 2019. The 2018 College Dux, Joseph El Ammar (pictured right receiving his award from Mr Chris Minns, Member for Kogarah) achieved an ATAR of 97.10 receiving a Band 6 in - Studies of Religion 2 Unit, English (Standard), Economics and Business Studies. Joshua Vigliante (pictured left) was awarded 6th place in the State and 1st place in Sydney Catholic Schools in the Construction Examination. He received an ATAR of 95.40 and achieved a Band 6 in Mathematics General 2, Senior Science, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education and Construction Examination. Dimitrios Tsardakas (pictured right) was awarded 1st place in Sydney Catholic Schools in Music 1. He received an ATAR of 93.40 and achieved a Band 6 in Mathematics, Music 1 and Modern Greek Continuers. The following students achieved an ATAR greater than 90 and a Band 6 in the subjects listed below. Jamie Laskovski Alexey Fedorov Evangelos Papaefstathiou Manny Saviolakis Alan Patrick Dormido Sam Hicks 97.05 96.90 96.75 96.40 95.05 94.95 English (Advanced) Studies of Religion II Studies of Religion II English (Advanced) Mathematics English (Advanced) Mathematics General 2 English (Advanced) English (Advanced) Mathematics General 2 Biology Biology Personal Development, Mathematics General 2 Biology Music 1 Personal Development, Health and Physical Business Studies Health and Physical Education Education Michael Susetio Dylan Damevski Reinard Tan Benjamin Vella Joy Rozario Joshua Weiler 94.80 93.15 92.75 92.65 92.45 92.10 Mathematics Mathematics General 2 Mathematics Legal Studies English (Advanced) Mathematics General 2 Biology Visual Arts Modern History Modern History FINIS CORONAT OPUS - The end crowns the work Page 4 Connor Flanagan Joel Wooldridge Matthew Koss Michael Steriovski Liam Becvarovski 91.60 91.50 91.20 90.35 90.15 Mathematics General 2 Personal Development, Studies of Religion I Mathematics High Band 5s in all Personal Development, Health and Physical Legal Studies subjects Health and Physical Education Education Industrial Technology Congratulations to the following students who achieved a Band 6 in one or more subjects - Peter Aganakis Kurt Cheng James Christou Joseph Guerzoni Michael Hanna Eric Josifov Mathematics General 2 Legal Studies Modern Greek Beginners Mathematics General 2 Mathematics General 2 English (Advanced) Biology Industrial Technology Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Andrew Koikas Tovy Li Matthew McAdam Cooper Miles Jason Mioduszewski Benjamin Mir Mathematics Extension 2 Mathematics Extension 2 Music 1 Mathematics General 2 Mathematics General 2 Music 1 Construction Examination Zachary Spanis Peter Perivolarellis Cedric Reyes Thomas Saludo James Setiadi Mathematics General 2 Mathematics General 2 Personal Development, Personal Development, Mathematics General 2 Personal Development, Health and Physical Health and Physical Health and Physical Education Education Education FINIS CORONAT OPUS - The end crowns the work Page 5 FINIS CORONAT OPUS - The end crowns the work Marist14 College KOGARAH OPEN AFTERNOON 2019 Wednesday, 6 March 2019 3.00 pm - 6.00 pm 2018 HSC High Achievers with Mr Chris Minns, Member for Kogarah and Mr Steve Kamper, Member for Rockdale ǚ The average for ‘courses above State average’ has been 90.5% over the past eight years ǚ Top ATAR 97.10 ǚ 18 students received an ATAR above 90 ǚ Student ranked 6th in the State in the Construction examination ǚ Student ranked 1st in Sydney Catholic Schools in the Construction examination ǚ Student ranked 1st in Sydney Catholic Schools in Music 1 ǚ 66 mentions on the Distinguished Achievers List (Band 6 result in a course) ǚ Marist College Kogarah was ranked in the Sydney Morning Herald Top 150 Schools for the fourth consecutive year 52 Wolseley Street, Bexley 2207 | (02) 9587 3211 | www.mck.nsw.edu.au Page 6 SYDNEY JEWISH MUSEUM As part of the Senior Curriculum, Studies of Religion 2 unit students are required to undertake a Depth Study on Christianity, Islam and Judaism.