ST MONICA’S COLLEGE, EPPING
Saint Augustine and his mother, Saint Monica
by Ary Scheffer
VOLUME 30 NUMBER 4 August 2020 ST MONICA’S COLLEGE, EPPING
Contents
3 Principal’s Report
4 Dalton Road Campus Director’s Report MISSION St Monica’s College is a regional Catholic 4 Davisson Street Campus Director’s Report coeducational faith community. The school values the sacredness and wellbeing of all students, staff and parents and is committed to serving the young people 5 Deputy Principal’s Report (Operations) of the northern suburbs of Melbourne. We promote the truths and values of Jesus Christ and 5 Deputy Principal’s Report (Identity, Mission & Community) fidelity to the message of the Gospels. Through prayer and perseverance, we nurture genuine and harmonious relationships based on restorative principles. 6 Assistant Principal Development, Training & Compliance Our teaching and learning approach is contemporary, global in perspective and aims to inspire life-long Liturgy learning. We seek to stimulate and develop academic 7 learning and students’ personal world view through critical thought, whilst always being respectful of 7 Youth Ministry students’ abilities and learning styles. We encourage and assist each Monican to reach full potential. Student-centred educational programs and extra- 8 Social Justice curricular offerings foster respect of self, others and the environment. The College provides extensive Careers well maintained facilities, resources and technologies 8-9 which reflect an ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation. 10 2020 House Chess Competition St Monica’s College celebrates its cultural diversity and draws strong identity from its past. We endeavour to empower Monicans to flourish and contribute 10 Performing Arts positively to Australia and the world, now and in the future. 11-14 Monican Women OUR STRATEGIC INTENT St Monica’s College is a School of Educational 15 Values Education Enterprise. The College is committed to adopting international perspectives focussing on global citizenship and social justice for all. There is an 15 Mask Competition ongoing commitment to the development of programs and facilities including a Trade Skills Centre. The College aims to be a leader in innovation, the 16-17 St Monica’s Day from the Past use of Information and Communication Technology, with state of the art resources and encouraging The Governor in Schools Program digital leadership. The College will continue to 18 expand the repertoire of effective teaching practices and use of data, in order to strengthen curriculum 19 Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning pathways and achievement. Contemporary learning opportunities will be provided for all community members, including students, staff and parents. 19 COVID-19 and Masks
20 Dedication to Studies – Revised and renewed!
21 Sport EDITORIAL TEAM Principal Mr Brian Hanley 22-23 Alumni Ms Pamela Griffin COVER 24 Enrolments for Year 7, 2022 ‘Saint Augustine and his mother, Saint Monica.’
School of Educational Enterprise Gifts on the Table 3 Monican Monican includes a very Mr Brian Hanley The Monican honors a collection female of Monicans we shallwe persevere as best and as often as we our love patron,must. We Saint Monica, the remarkable woman prayer of and perseverance. and contributions, service honor the memory, We commitment of very special Monican women. Our loyalty and affection for all thingsare the giftsMonican lay on the we table life of in 2020. Brian E. Hanley College Principal be a Monican, the privilege, the honor and the shall delight.never We let this virus and this hardship destroy the Monican spirit. This edition of special and once-in-a-lifetime feature. Women who distinguished have themselves in service tothis College since Identify 1964. as many as recognise. you The honor roll features our Saints, Principals, Good Samaritan Sisters of note, Board and Governance Monicans, long- non-teachers, and teachers special and serving alumni, and special current Monicans. truly It is a treasure and trove loved of revered Monicans, past and present. Each is gift a to Monica’s St College, Epping. I invite all people as read you to know that this College recognises the cruelty the of virus,
St Augustine and His . This work catches the frenzy speed. of will we deliverYet, our College Pledges to each other one day in 2020, and shall we see our College Captains2021 commissioned into their future roles. Somehow and on some occasion, shall findmeans it we timewhat to celebrate to Mother St Monica devoted concentration in the beautiful faces of mother and son, its hue suggests yellow a new dawn emerging, the holding hands of entwined captures a parent the of love and child looking in at theawe revelation the of Kingdom God. of Our College experiences will be so different in actual2020. No commissioning new College of Captains: no party pies,sausage rolls or fairy flossfor lunch: no sweet treat at the endof the The Orationday. is gone in 2020 along with the Sports Breakfast. amusements No lifting us up, spinning us around, rocking and rolling us in a From ourFrom dear saint comes our revered motto Who ‘Pray of and prayed Persevere’. more, with such fervour and with such perseverance, than this woman the of fourth century? Monica pursued her son, Augustine, across seas and continents, she pleaded on his behalf to Bishop Ambrose in Milan, she rejoiced when Augustine converted to the Christian faith and God. with reconciled are enthralledWe and captivated the by portrait Monicaof and Augustine Ary by Scheffer entitled – 1858) (1795
was, and Monica will it remain. name associated more with the Benedictine Sisters the of Good Samaritan? But Monica it it couldit been have Scholastica or some other people were disappointed or at least a little surprised, even miffed. Why Monicawhen When Saint Monica was selected in the 1960’s to this have school named in her some honor, inspiration. Her feast day is August 27 annually. role model,role our College saint and our school’s a short time into her heavenly arms. She is our loving patron, our spiritual and human August is the month Saint of Monica so let us smile and hand our over torment and grief for state anxiety. of awaiting results, those for who live in a constant We pray those for We who live but been have tested positive, those for who agonised have whilst or fellow workers we know, for those workers for or fellow know, do we we not know but who been have taken the by virus. of grandparentsof who died, have neighbours for or through family or friends as a result the of Coronavirus. pray the for repose We the of soul Monicans who beenhave affecteddirectly Let us also mourn in sincerity with those in the midst their of grief. mourn We all for watching movies. favorite our school and work, our favorite pastimes and hobbies like music, sports, art, crafts and lifeitself, our family and our friends, our faith, Let us celebrate the good things in life – our Principal’sReport Director’s Report Director’s Report Dalton Road Campus Davisson Street Campus Ms Amorina Chirico Miss Paula Di Maria
The lead up to St Monica’s Week on the Dalton Road Campus August is the month of Monica and in this extraordinary year that is 2020, is an absolute time of joy and excitement for students it has never been more important than it is right now, to draw inspiration from and staff. The countdown commences in the early days of a woman who is as relevant and influential today, as she was as a woman of the August and we can hear a slow tick, tick, tick approaching fourth-century. the “big day”. Year 8 and Year 9 students know exactly what Our patroness St Monica, is an example of someone who worked assiduously to expect, and Year 7 students having only heard what the behind the scenes, demonstrating great effort and determination with faith as day brings, are literally jumping out of their skin to enjoy the her source of strength, to allow others to reach their full potential. We are all celebrations and excitement. familiar with her story which centres on her dogged resolve to lead her unruly Alas, COVID-19 has completely derailed the day of days at son Augustine, towards what was to be his conversion to Christianity. It is widely SMC! Students have asked if the day can be postponed, they understood that Monica’s ceaseless prayer and perseverance, saw no bounds or have enquired regarding an alternative celebration, they are limitations, such was the tremendous love she felt for God, and her own will to asking to complete virtual Homeroom decorations, they have her son experience that great love too. If the recounts of Monica’s life stand wonder what a year at SMC looks like without a St Monica’s true, her invisible ministries to the abused women of her time and her prayers for Day celebration and to be honest, so do I? her son and husband, remain true examples of the selflessness of a woman who sacrificed everything for those she championed. The ripple effects of her legacy My own Year 7 Religious Education classes have read can be felt to this present day, as we draw inspiration from a woman whose actions about Saint Monica and studied one of the many beautiful and unwavering devotion remind us that we move in much greater circles than prayers dedicated to her. They have written their own ourselves, in the work we do with and for others in service. prayer to a friend or family member and have completely immersed themselves into our motto, Pray and Persevere. The challenges that our global community continues to face in 2020, are not They understand what a courageous, fearless, tolerant, unique. History has taught us that prior pandemics have had devastating effects patient and loving mother she was. They are proud that our in various corners of the world, and many of these have been referenced in great school is named after her and for her. They know a bit comparisons made with the current crisis. The great lessons of the past inform us more about her son, Augustine and understand that her love that individuals and groups alike, have, and can work tirelessly and completely and devotion to him, reflects the truly dedicated mother focused and determined towards a desired outcome. At present, the world draws she was. My students know that she travelled half way comfort in the hope that a vaccine will be discovered to assist in eradicating a silent across the world in difficult and harsh times to find him and adversary that has infiltrated the previously most secure of settings. Our homes, bring him home in the hope he would convert to Christianity. schools, churches, aged care residencies and hospitals have been subjected to the effects of this unwelcomed intruder that has in many ways altered these places My students are aware of the fact that Monica had a tough from sanctuaries to hotspots. Many sacrifices and concessions continue to be made life with an uncaring husband and a hostile mother in law. to ensure the protection and wellbeing of both the most endeared and vulnerable They were fascinated by her North African heritage. members of our families and communities. Such sacrifices have been challenging They were extremely pleased to learn that not only was her and continue to bring out a mixture of the best examples and in some instances, son, Augustine, converted to Christianity, but that he also the worst of humankind. We are all stakeholders in this present situation, and it is became a priest, bishop, writer and a saint. My class was important that we are respectfully heated in our determination to support our loved fascinated and amazed that this great woman, our College ones, our students, our neighbours, colleagues, our elderly and our health care Patron, died peacefully, at the age of fifty-four at Ostia, as a providers. St Monica was unwavering in her pursuit where her son was concerned, great role model for mothers world-wide. so too must we be relentless in our effort to seek support and assistance for those My students enjoyed learning about all this wonderful woman that need our help and cooperation to restore the safety and comfort of home, of and demonstrated great pride in the fact that they are in her school, of church, of residential aged care and of our health care system. care as MONICANS. In this month we celebrate the strength, legacy and faithful commitment a woman What I have not shared with you is that all of this information of the fourth century, who used prayer and perseverance as her vehicle to achieve a about Saint Monica was shared remotely and yet, my students goal that was selfless and that would ultimately assist to nurture the heart and mind remain in awe of her. of one of the greatest Doctors of the Catholic Church. Her relevance in today’s world is abundant. Each one of us could possibly be thinking that we cannot Saint Monica, Pray For Us make a difference in changing the trajectory of this present world crisis that is impacting the way we live, teach, learn and play. St Monica’s example however, Amorina Chirico tells us otherwise. It reminds us that one individual can make a significant impact Deputy Principal, Director of Dalton Road Campus on another person’s life because they love and believe in them fully. Her altruistic 4 life journey continues to teach us that we can achieve our greatest of objectives, if we are prepared to make sacrifices for those we love and those that we need to advocate for. This grand figure of courage, faith and determination, in the humblest of ways, is worthy of our respect and awe because she was not prepared to give up despite the odds. She had hope and love until her dying days and as we remember and honour her, particularly during the month of August, let us pay homage to a woman who continues to inspire us, so many centuries later.
Saint Monica, Pray For Us
Paula Di Maria Deputy Principal, Director of Davisson Street Campus Gifts on the Table 5 Miss Bernadette Harris Miss Bernadette Mater Fidelis Mater Stations of the Cross the of Stations Heart to Heart Crux Benedictus Crux
Deputy Principal (Identity, Mission & Community) Deputy Principal (Identity, Anniversary the of College in 2004, this beautiful bronze sculpture features Our Lady and the infant Jesus and is aptly named depicts it for ‘Mother mother’s a Faith’ of devotion to her infant. beloved College community The Monica’s St was saddened to hear the of passing Leopoldine of Mimovich on Christmas and asmark a Day2019 respect of were we represented at her funeral service. Her deep and abiding faith, artistic talentand wondrous use religious of art and motifs to inspire religious devotion, will remain an inspiration to all Monicans and now into the future. Bernadette Harris Upon entry to our campuses, visitors are fortunate to be toable view our impressive Mimovich collection, the centrepiece which of is ‘Heart to Heart.’A seven-foot metres) wooden sculpture,(2.134 features it a mother and a child, the child resting on the heart the of mother and the mother holding her child close to her heart. The sculpture has an interesting history and suffered fire damage prior to its acquisition the by College in is It golden a honey coloured timber,late a most 2017. imposing yet gentle experience the for visitor to the College Reception. Equallycherished is the bronze statue entitled ‘Mater PurchasedFidelis.’ to commemorate the Fortieth her services to sculpture and religious art. are fortunateWe to paintings, have icons, statues in various mediums and a large crucifix(Crux Benedictus) from the former Good Samaritan Convent Chapel. featureA much loved are a carved wooden set of Stations the of Cross that adorn Our Chapel. Lady’s The intricately carved set was donated the by Gleeson family. Sister Janice Gleeson served on our staff fromuntil Sheremained 1973 1978. in touch with the College and later accepted an invitation to be a member ourof College Ethos Focus Group. holdings. Understanding the important religious role art plays in our faith tradition, he was inspired to develop an extensive Mimovich collection. currently We have an impressive display in both our Augustine House Administration Building and constructed newly three storey Teaching and Learning Building. Leopoldine Mimovich was globally a recognised Austrian artist and sculptor who immigrated to Australia after II. War Specialising the end World of in wooden and bronze sculptures, as wellas paintings and carvings, her creations are widely acclaimed and many feature her loving connection to God and Our she In Lady. 1985 received the Order Australia of Medal in recognition of The College’s LeopoldineTheCollege’s Mimovich collection was started with the purchase in the 1970’s bronze a few of statues. Mr Hanley In the 1990’s gatheredall our of artworkstogether and started to expand and featureour Deputy Report Principal’s Community & Mission Identity,
Mr Cameron Whitford Mr Cameron
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have a good reward for their labour.” their for reward a good have Two are better than one; because better one; than are they Two Deputy Principal (Operations) Cameron WhitfordCameron teamand and whatmust if do, our we role we play, rewards will be plentiful in the future. and Australia and our families at home. Our individual mentality must be always thinking fit we how of into the be further tested. must each We do our part Victoria for As Stage 4 restrictions commenced have our strength will to maintain normal a schooling much as so possible) (as that no child is left behind. Monicancommunity working as a team to overcome these huge life obstacles. Strength in numbers to do our part a return to normality. Currently, though, I see all the Who knows which will we way with go the COVID crisis, only time will tell and many prayers made for the bigger team that is the Monican family. the IT Department meeting the requests both of staff and students. All these teams work as individuals within Administration Office answering phone calls and daily maintenance routines, the Finance Department continuing to pay accounts and assist with fees, During is it the the day, Property team going about their been set.This teamwork together will reap rewards in the long term for the enormous effort they are giving. laptops and meeting the reduced deadlines that have work through the screen, is it the students who will also be setting uptheir work station, remembering to charge dialling in via Google Meet, or Zoom, MS Teams grading majestic harmony within our day to day routines. As teachers continue to work hard creating content, our strength, lean on each other and create a certain God that will see the benefits post this COVID crisis. When as we, individuals all work together, can we double between theschool, the students, their families and This quote is never truer than is it the For union today. – collaboration and many stories highlighting this work. what sticksHowever, out me for is: “ There are many references in the to Bible teamwork and also students and families. teachers and many other areas. Whatdid I not focus on was the teamwork between teachers and students and have assembledhave at the College working many hours in management, facility services, finance services, world. A team effort from all the different groupswe In articlemy in June I highlighted that, was it indeed a team effort in order to respond to the changes in our
Operations DeputyDeputy Report Report Principal’s Principal’s Assistant Principal Development, Training & Compliance Kirsten Hodgson
Our teaching and learning approach is contemporary, global in perspective and aims to inspire life-long learning. – Mission Statement, St Monica’s College
One of the many ways that we inspire life-long PROFESSIONAL LEARNING GRADUATE TEACHER learning at St Monica’s College is by modelling COMMUNITIES PROGRAM to our students a culture of continuous Each year at St Monica’s College, teachers The College sees the value in employing professional learning. In 2020, it has been collaborate in small groups to develop a graduate teachers each year, all of whom have most pleasing to acknowledge that a changed common objective which must look toward experienced recent exposure to contemporary educational landscape has only increased the improving student outcomes. In 2020, we shifted educational theory and practices. As mandated level of professional learning that teachers and the emphasis of these groups from meetings to by the Victorian Institute of Teaching, graduate support staff are engaging in. We offer many practical application which saw teachers focused teacher must submit a portfolio of evidence that opportunities for our staff to enhance their more on changing practices in the classroom. demonstrates a solid foundation of understanding professional practices and in this edition of The Without the need for continual face to face of the standards of teaching. St Monica’s College Monican, I take the opportunity to share some meetings, these groups have still been able to supports its graduate teachers with professional of these with our community. operate and be productive in a virtual world. learning opportunities, and each is allocated Many groups took the opportunity of shifting an experienced mentor to guide them through PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT their focus to enhancing the remote learning their first year of teaching. Mentors are also WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS experience for students in Terms 2 and 3. provided with training in areas such as providing AND COURSES actionable feedback and effectively observing Linda Kopec, Educational Leader in the United St Monica’s College is committed to the classroom lessons. At the end of the process, States, stresses that “Education is a field that is provision of resources to support staff to graduate teachers provide their evidence with a dedicated to continuous learning. Professional increase their skills and knowledge of devised inquiry question in mind. We have many learning communities are the ‘training ground’ educational practices. Each year, staff attend engaging portfolios in the process in 2020, with for this to occur.” At St Monica’s College, an array of professional learning events in some inquiries including: How can technology a significant focus on ongoing professional a number of contexts and 2020 has been no be used to differentiate in the classroom? and development aimed at improving teaching different. Conference providers have moved to How can a focus on self-reflection improve practices and in turn student outcomes is always online webinars as a way to continue to meet student outcomes? We wish all of our graduate at the forefront and has once again thrived the professional learning needs of educators and teachers the best as they present their portfolios in a year that has seen educational goal posts our staff have embraced this opportunity and and move toward full teaching registration. regardless of their work location, have attended constantly shifted. There are some wonderfully these sessions in large numbers. With the rather valuable PLCs occurring this year, including ANNUAL REVIEW PROCESS sudden and unexpected move to remote teaching groups with a focus on: Using new technologies All staff at the College are regularly encouraged and learning this year, many staff have taken the for a STEAM classroom, Enhancing Science and supported to embrace professional learning opportunity to upskill and develop their ability in today’s world, Exploring interdisciplinary opportunities. Each year, we conclude with a to teach in an online world. We also have many questions and Implementing flipped learning. thorough review process for all teachers and staff that are engaging in online qualifications, COACHING AND MENTORING educational support staff that enables reflection such as Certificates in Educational Support and on practices and the professional learning that Certificates in Training and Assessment (to St Monica’s College Mentoring and Coaching has occurred throughout the year. The process become nationally recognised VET trainers). program is aimed at further developing our also provides an opportunity to set goals for the SMC’s commitment to the faith development culture of ongoing professional learning and year ahead. We are most proud of the manner of its community can be seen in its support of reflective practice. Our Teaching and Learning in which our staff model a commitment to life- teachers to engage in studies that enable them Charter states that the teachers at SMC nurture long learning at St Monica’s College. to achieve and maintain Accreditation to Teach lifelong learning. Staff taking part in the in a Catholic School. We provide many in-house program will experience collegial discussions, Kirsten Hodgson opportunities for this professional reflection classroom observation, peer feedback and self- Assistant Principal and development. The College is generous in its reflection. The College has been committed to (Development, Training & Compliance) sponsorship of staff to pursue academic goals in the growth of coaching and mentoring for many 6 their specialised areas. years and in 2020 it increased the role of the senior staff mentor, responsible for the provision of mentoring and mentor training across the College. The philosophy behind the program is to continually train colleagues to be effective mentors so a culture of peer coaching develops throughout the College. The focus is not merely on inexperienced teachers but rather the notion that even the most experienced senior staff members have something to learn from peer observations. Gifts on the Table 7
Theresa McLaurin Cellmeeting are fantastic to get our minds away from the stresses of our studies and and life provide us with the chance to reflect on the Gospel by discussing aspects of it like-mindedwith students.” “ MartinLynton
well as share our own perspectives. This initiative has playedrole in refining a my faith significant and more importantly, instilled in me the ability toacknowledge different opinions and empathise with the experiences of others. I strongly encourageMonicans to come along to one of the my fellow 'Cell' meetings, and see how we create spiritually and mentally, change through the power of the Word.” alwaysbeen a nice break from the stressesschool.of Withouthave fail,I always left the meetings enlightened andeducated. Our weekly and readingsenable usto openup discussions dialogue about relevant issues as The lunchtime ‘Cell’ meetings have Leanne SebastianLeanne of evangelisation.of oikos is that Your group people of with are whom you in regular contact. Our relationships natural are God’s channels accomplishing of evangelisation. Therefore, Cell attendees are encouraged to reach out to others in their oikos – family members, neighbours, peers, co-workers, and teammates. groupEvery ‘Cell’ is small a important yet part evangelising the of Church’s mission and work. In a parish context, the Cell evangelisation of is in a vital relationship with the parish community, much like biological a cell relies on its connection to attendees the College, ‘Cell’ body life. for Monica’s St At similarly realise connections between the Gospel and their experience College and of Parish life, including the many ways they responded have to the call Christ: of participating in the Mass and Sacraments, prayer, youth ministry, social justice and community involvement. Monicans interested in participating meeting in a ‘Cell’ are welcome to speak to Mrs McLaurin information. more for Theresa McLaurin Ministry Youth Coordinator of “ ‘The System the of Parish Cells Evangelization’ of sprung (SPCE) to life in 1987, when Rev Don Piergiorgio Perini established group a parishioners of to revitalise his parish inMilan. SPCE, asor is ‘Cells’ it often called, ismeansa evangelising of through weekly gatherings small of groups, traditionally in homes or parishes. Cells meet regularly to cultivate the five dynamicsof growth in the Christianfellowship, praise/worship, formation, life: witness, and service. I first encountered Cells as a teenager atmy local parish,St Francis of Assisi, Mill Park. As a young person, I eagerly awaited the cell meeting ‘youth’ every Thursdayevening as an opportunity to catch-up with friends and grow in faith. my began eachWe gathering recollecting by ‘God-like moments’ or opportunities gratitudefor throughout our week, sharing prayers thanks of and praise to God thesefor gifts. The focus our of discussions was Gospel Sunday’s reading. ponderedWe the perfect example Christ of and the imperfect example His of followers, which in turn influencedwouldwe how go about ourWe week. always concluded the formal part the of session with intercessory prayers the for world, our community and our ones. loved Then there was time socialising for and pizza. Usually we would remain behind well after hasIt been a blessing to see the our recently launched Monican official Cell group bear meeting ended.similar fruit. The gatherings, which are mid-week, held give students a chance to catch their breath, draw inspiration from the Gospel and each other, and forwardgo ready to spread the Good News their by lives. In each meeting, relationships are nurtured and Monicans accompany one another in developing as servant leaders and Disciples Christ. of Cells draws method on the ‘oikos’ Youth Ministry Youth
Frank Cumbo
– Joshua 1:9 for the Lord your God is with you your God Lord is with the for wherever you go. frightened, and do not be dismayed, be andfrightened, do not Be strong and courageous. Do not be Do and not courageous. strong Be Liturgy, Faith & Mission Coordinator Liturgy, Frank Cumbo Cumbo Frank the service others. of these gifts with regular prayer, affirming that,ultimately, is it the God of voice thatquietly urges us to use ourgifts in our College alsoour makes College great contribution to the common good all. of Inspired Monica, St by our patron, nurture we Yet, by encouraging by Yet, students to place their gifts on the table, Yes, this isYes, the for good those of young people, since it helps Monicans to thrive and find theirplace in theworld. of a Catholicof Community dedicated to helping young people identify, cultivate and celebrate their God-givengifts. that remain we centred on the core are: who we of members Rather than praying less when are we busy or overwhelmed theby circumstances our of lives, ensure pray we more. We faith concerned the for needs and wellbeing all. of in our time and the it rediscovery this of prayer is a timely reminder that our Collegehas always been a community of to those who livein These doubt.” gifts continue to be needed death itself in the Resurrection Christ. of Give peace to those who live in fear, courage to those who lost have hope and faith worldin itsefforts to make peace, for you have overcome even in our College archives. Gayle, a Form 5 student in 1972, expressed the following sentiments in her prayer: “Help our from past Monicans in recent days; prayers that Monican students had written almost fiftyyears agowere identified It wasIt truly wonderful, then, us for to discovered have a gift to offer to those in need of healing, encouragement.supportof or need in those to offer to virtually online. Our prayers been have varied in style and length but they always have been centred on the gifts have we have prayedhave from homeprayed have and at school.We privately and in small groups, in person and gathered Throughout the last few weeks, Monican staff and students OurMonican community imitates Christ in our time by taking up every opportunity no matter to pray, where are. we word liturgy. word made a pointbuilding of a community around Him that was dedicated to the prayer; of ‘work’ the original meaning the of works that were inHis power to perform. Instead, Jesus people sought Him out healing for and wisdom. Jesus never allowedHimself to become ‘too busy’ with the many good and leading others to do the same. This is Jesus why devoted countless hours to personal and shared prayer, even as many His relationship with His Heavenly Father through prayer Throughout His life, Jesus affirmed that Hishighest priority would alwaysbe spending time strengthening and celebrating Liturgy Social Justice Careers Damian Fleishmann
RERUM NOVARUM AWARD PROJECT UNIVERSITY VIRTUAL OPEN DAYS Rerum Novarum was an encyclical letter It is with great enthusiasm that the application It is the time of the year when senior written by Pope Leo XIII in 1891 to address was accepted and the group now progresses students are attending University important social issues of that time. It was onto the next stage of the Award process. Open Days. This year all of the Open the seminal document in the development Why did they chose this issue? of the Church’s social teaching in the Days will be conducted virtually, and (extract from application) modern era. most will be held in August. “Our parents decided to enrol us as The Office for Justice and Peace and Monicans, which means we all have Catholic Education Melbourne have to some degree, privilege, and with Students are encouraged to register for as many introduced a Rerum Novarum Award in that privilege comes a responsibility. Open Day events as possible and register soon! 2020. The award is for groups of students A responsibility to not turn a blind eye in Years 10-12 in Catholic schools across Anyone who is considering studying at a tertiary for those suffering in not only our own Victoria. It required the students to develop level in the next few years should attend. community but the world, and recognise Social Justice projects on an issue, using the advantage we have been given, the See, Judge, Act method to apply the especially regarding being born or to principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Apart from the opportunity to obtain course live in the country we are in. information, there are many other reasons for Senior Be More students (Angelique When I watched a documentary by Stan participating: Incorvaja, Zoe Pappas, Briana Papathanasiou Grant on the ABC, this line really stood and Savannah Tamilselvan) decided to • You are going to feel more comfortable out to me, ‘We cannot close the gap and enter and submit their application based on arriving at a university or TAFE institute our people too often remain out of sight racial prejudice, equality and indigenous on the first day of classes if you have done and out of mind to most Australians.’ perspectives within Australia. your research and found out more about the institution Application: So, to be a Monican is not only to be aware of our privilege, but to use it for • What is really involved in the course or “In this year of health pandemics, protests the better of others and help give a voice courses you are interested in about race and inequality and treatment to those who struggle to get it heard!” of the marginalised, we are reminded of • Will you be happier studying in a large our call to be like the Good Samaritan – Angelique Incorvaja. metropolitan institution or a smaller, perhaps and to genuinely encounter those most in rural institution? need. As Australians, and as Monicans, Be More students will now move onto • What does the place ‘feel’ like? Watch or we need to look inward and reflect on the larger projects of collaboration, including a participate in Virtual Tours, and try gaining unjust treatment of Indigenous people research paper, video presentation, project an insight into whether or not it is a bustling and observe the current social climate impact report, and a funding proposal in environment with lots of activity, or a quieter, from their perspective. We, the students order to win the $10,000. We congratulate more relaxed campus set in landscaped of St Monica’s College Epping, urge them on their efforts. grounds all to stand in solidarity and celebrate Damian Fleishmann Indigenous people and culture and Coordinator of Social Justice • How are you going to get there? Is it close to advocate for just treatment and an end to public transport or should you start saving marginalisation”. now for a car?
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• Write down a list of questions you would like to ask about particular courses – if they are not addressed during the virtual event, you can always follow up with the institutions later 8 • If the event allows Q & A, make sure you ask lots of questions
• Enjoy the activity!
Paul White Manager of Careers Department Gifts on the Table 9
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The 2020 SMC DRC House Chess Competition commenced The show must go on and a lot is going on in on Wednesday 17 June in the Reading Room of the Pamela Coyne Library and DSC House Chess Competition the Performing Arts at St Monica’s College commenced on Thursday 18 June in Room Q77. All students 2020 has definitely been a unique year in our history. The first semester proved played competitively with great enthusiasm and enjoyed challenging, especially for our budding Monican Performing Artists. However, all the competitions. House lunchtime chess competitions are a staff and students have persevered – creating, sharing and performing consistently great extension to the SMC Chess Club run by Mr Strantzen. during the lockdown period. With the re-introduction of Remote Learning for Both competitions will continue when school resumes. Years 7-10 in July, many Arts events have been postponed. The annual College The following students participated in the first round of Production of the Wizard of Oz is currently on hiatus and is scheduled for a bigger the competition: and better 2021 performance season. The Production Team have worked very hard to ensure students will have the opportunity to perform this musical classic next YEAR 7 year at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre. Manan Ahuja, Aidian Ebenezer, Angella Dcunha, Cruze De Giorgio, Ekin Dang, Jackson Sloan, The Principal’s Cup for Song auditions are well underway and this year, the Vu Tran, Eric Tun, Max Mircevski, Dessie Fitzgerald, prestigious Principal’s Award will be held virtually for the first time in the Isaac Botuyan, Tan Nguyen, Dean Wu, Maksim Saletic College’s history! Students are currently in the process of submitting audition performance recordings and finalist videos will be released from the 31 August. YEAR 8 Adjudicator, Belinda Parsons, a professional vocalist and experienced educator, is Pranav Jaswal, Vansh Kumar, Lachlan Brundell, Justin set to announce the winner on the evening of the 7 September online. We wish all Taduran, Trajco Nikolov, Matthew James – (BYE) our Monican vocalists the best of luck! Benjamin Hodges YEAR 9 Faculty Leader of Performing Arts Stanley Lee Tui, Yuvraj Sharma, Jordan Papadopoulos, Jared Fu, Jeremiah Susi
YEAR 10 Edwin Joby, Jim Xue, Aryan Bhalla, Anuraj Verma, Hitesh Suneja, Matthew Kristanto, Julian Tsobanopoulos St Monica’s College, Epping has been a thriving and respected secondary College YEAR 11 in the Archdiocese of Melbourne since David Tran, Rohan Raju, Ericson Abraham Morkattil, its foundation in 1964. Today, it proudly Joseph Susi, Ben Chen, Vivek Gilbert Antony, and rightfully bears the title of a ‘School Jake Vasilevski, Connor Uniacke, Angad Sidhu of Educational Enterprise’. From its earliest time, the College has YEAR 12 had imprinted upon its soul the influence Nathan Chow, Shreshth Saharan, Pino Mascetti of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan of the Order of Saint Benedict. The Sisters Mrs C. Polidano of the Good Samaritan are the first female House Program Administrator religious order established in Australia, and today they continue their mission in education, hospitality and prayer across a range of ministries in most States of Australia and in Kiribati, Japan and the Philippines. What follows is a dedication to Monican women of the past and the present, and hopefully an inspiration to all female students and staff members who will be 10 Monicans in the wonderful future that awaits our College. Females have been at the heart of Monican identity and life and accomplishments since 1964 and it is apt that several, representative of so many others, are highlighted in this honour roll. From 1964 until 1977, our College was a Catholic College for female students. It became coeducational when male students were enrolled in 1978. St Monica’s College, Epping has been a thriving and respected secondary College in the Archdiocese of Melbourne since its foundation in 1964. Today, it proudly and rightfully bears the title of a ‘School of Educational Enterprise’.
From its earliest time, the College has had imprinted upon its soul the influence of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan of the Order of Saint Benedict. The Sisters of the Good Samaritan are the first female religious order established in Australia, and today they continue their mission in education, hospitality and prayer across a range of ministries in most States of Australia and in Kiribati, Japan and the Philippines. What follows is a dedication to Monican women of the past and the present, and hopefully an inspiration to all female students and staff members who will be Monicans in the wonderful future that awaits our College. Females have been at the heart of Monican identity and life and accomplishments since 1964 and it is apt that several, representative of so many others, are highlighted in this honour roll. From 1964 until 1977, our College was a Catholic College for female students. It became coeducational when male students were enrolled in 1978. Our Saints Governance Kerry Cercone Rita Lekkas Saint Monica (332 - 387 A.D.) is the patron St Monica’s College has been well served Elizabeth Dempsey of our College and her life and her devotion by hardworking and talented women in to God has inspired generations of Monicans governance and leadership. Two College and will do so into the future. Indeed, we Board Chairpersons stand out for special Saint Monica Mother Mary name ourselves ‘Monican’ proudly and mention, Kerry Cercone and Elizabeth Alumni the name ‘St Monica’s College, Epping’ is Dempsey. Their determination to make our The list of distinguished female alumni renowned and respected worldwide. It is Other Good school better and distinguished in all shapes is long and impressive. Three individuals Amorina Chirico Paula Di Maria from this saintly woman, that the College and forms will be recalled with gratitude by Samaritan Sisters stand out for special mention in this tribute motto ‘Pray and Persevere’ derives, a woman generations into the future. The service of Bernadette Harris to Monican women. Madeleine Campbell of enormous prayer and extraordinary and Thirty-four Sisters of the Good Samaritan Rita Lekkas, currently serving on the Board, was the first College Captain and she brave perseverance. served at St Monica’s College, Epping in has been incredibly valued over many years. remains a devoted Monican whose affection various capacities, mainly in the classrooms. Our Blessed Mother, Mary has always Current Deputy Principals, Amorina for her alma mater is great. Madeline opened Each Sister is remembered with love through been a significant figure in Monican life Chirico, Bernadette Harris and Paula Di our Year 10 wing in 2004. a rose planted in her honour in the Bede from earliest days. Mary, Queen of Heaven, Maria are acknowledged as Monicans of Maureen Barnsley Joanne Depetro Polding Rose Garden. A brass plaque names Margaret Santilli (nee Malone) has been has played a large role in the prayer life distinction. The latter two are alumni and commemorates the Sister and her time involved intimately and devotedly with of the school and it is Mary who leads us of SMC. Their longevity of service, their Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat Sister Patricia Thame at SMC. the College community since the day she Patricia Toomey so faithfully into the arms of the Saviour. high levels of competence and their embrace first walked through Monican doors as a Our Lady’s Chapel on Dalton Road Campus Other ways through which the Sisters’ of prayer and perseverance as critical life pioneer student in 1965. She continues to is named in honour of the Blessed Virgin. contributions are recognised are the Our and spiritual values is recognised and work in classrooms, she has served on the Lady of the Cherry Blossom Peace Garden, appreciated by the community. Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat rscj College Board, and she is a recipient of a the Good Samaritan Prayer Centre on Vera Teuma Lorraine Pratt (1779 - 1865) has emerged as a woman of Principals over the generations have Samaritan Medal. Janet Donahoo (nee DSC, Helen Lombard Archives Centre and significance for Monicans in recent years. been extraordinarily well served by Robb) described her experience on the Samaritan Square on the senior campus. Saint Madeleine Sophie founded the administrative staff who are committed first days of the College as like being in Society of the Sacred Heart at the time of Several Sisters are remembered with great to the gift of service. Maureen Barnsley, a ‘close, little community’, and she has Pamela Coyne the French Revolution and her writings affection. Sister Dorothea Tallon sgs was Patricia Toomey and Joanne Depetro have maintained an enormous affection for this inspire staff and students now and will do so unofficially and affectionately known as won the admiration and trust of thousands now large community since the pioneering into the future. Her most loving and beautiful ‘St Monica’s Good Sam’ due to the of Monicans and many grateful Principals days of the 1960’s. Sister Mary Duffy Sister Laserian Crowe Judith Clarke Concetta Cartelli words, ‘For the sake of one child’ greet all considerable time she spent at Epping since the College was established. Other distinguished female alumni include those who enter the Learning and Teaching including being Year 12 Coordinator, Kaye Dixon (nee Lowe), Sara Terpos (nee Building on Davisson Street Campus. Science Coordinator and eventually Stefani), Olivia Chamoun and so many she moved to the greatly valued role of staff who have returned to their College as Catherine O’Brien Pastoral Visitor. The Sister Dorothea Tallon Staff Members members of staff. Avenue runs past the HORIZONS Centre, The Principals Music rooms and Educational Support A cavalcade of distinguished women have rooms on DRC. served the College since its foundation and Michelle Keele Claire Polidano truly the College has been blest as a result Sisters of the Good Samaritan served in Sister Julian Quaine sgs worked faithfully of their talent and commitment. Foundation Current Students leadership from the foundational year until in the senior Library for a long period of the end of 1990. We honour Sister Patricia staff member, Vera Teuma (nee Brophy) time and became a respected and very Fifty percent of the 2,000 students currently Thame sgs (Sister Louis) as the first Principal continues to take an active interest in the Sister Helen Lombard Sister Therese Quinn identifiable figure on campus. She was enrolled at the College are female. Publicly Angelina Di Donato and her period of service over the initial two Dance students and her encouragement prize the epitome of perseverance and thus the and privately, these female students display years were memorable and essential to what is a valued trophy for them. decision to name the senior library the Sister attributes of compassion, leadership, Leonie Johnson Helen Doherty has become a highly successful College. Julian Quaine Library was met with great Other retired staff members whose influence resilience and integrity on a daily basis. Sister Mary Duffy sgs followed and won acclaim and approval. has been outstanding are Pamela Coyne College Captain Gabrielle Godinho and secondary registration for this new College after whom the junior library is named and Vice-Captain Keziah Iozzo demonstrate and, as Sister Kieran, she was highly regarded The third distinguished sgs was Sister Lorraine Pratt after whom the sports fields servant leadership that inspires and and admired. Sister Laserian Crowe sgs Margaret Keane sgs. Sister Margaret are named. The names of Coyne and Pratt are empowers the community in its mission. served as Principal in 1971 until Sister performed the role of Head of the then Madeleine Campbell synonymous with the title ‘Monican’. They develop and nurture support from their Helen Lombard sgs, one of the most highly South Campus (now Dalton Road Campus) Student Council colleagues and potential regarded members of the congregation, took for many years before moving onto In addition, Judith Clarke for her many Silvana Pavia Margaret Santilli future student leaders. the College into new territories in curriculum Principalship elsewhere. Her fame centred achievements and Catherine O’Brien Sister Harriet Gleeson Sister Dorothea Tallon from 1972 until 1976. on her astuteness, kindness and sense of who established the counselling service at Other very impressive female Monicans energy and adventure. SMC belong to the ranks of distinguished are found in social justice, values and youth Her Deputy, Sister Therese Quinn sgs members of staff. A band of staff members ministry activities, sport, performing arts, advanced the College in all ways including in 2020 have given thirty years of service and class leadership roles. the purchase of land on Dalton Road and to the College, what an intrepid group Kaye Dixon the transformation of a girls’ College they are. These women are Concetta Janet Donahoo Sara Terpos into a coeducational institution. In 1985, Cartelli, Michelle Keele, Angelina Di Sister Harriet Gleeson sgs was appointed Donato, Claire Polidano, Leonie Johnson, Principal and was the last serving sgs Bernadette Harris, Amorina Chirico, Principal. She concluded her term in 1990. Helen Doherty and Silvana Pavia.
Sister Julian Quaine Sister Margaret Keane Olivia Chamoun Gabrielle Godinho Keziah Iozzo Our Saints Governance Kerry Cercone Rita Lekkas Saint Monica (332 - 387 A.D.) is the patron St Monica’s College has been well served Elizabeth Dempsey of our College and her life and her devotion by hardworking and talented women in to God has inspired generations of Monicans governance and leadership. Two College and will do so into the future. Indeed, we Board Chairpersons stand out for special Saint Monica Mother Mary name ourselves ‘Monican’ proudly and mention, Kerry Cercone and Elizabeth Alumni the name ‘St Monica’s College, Epping’ is Dempsey. Their determination to make our The list of distinguished female alumni renowned and respected worldwide. It is Other Good school better and distinguished in all shapes is long and impressive. Three individuals Amorina Chirico Paula Di Maria from this saintly woman, that the College and forms will be recalled with gratitude by Samaritan Sisters stand out for special mention in this tribute motto ‘Pray and Persevere’ derives, a woman generations into the future. The service of Bernadette Harris to Monican women. Madeleine Campbell of enormous prayer and extraordinary and Thirty-four Sisters of the Good Samaritan Rita Lekkas, currently serving on the Board, was the first College Captain and she brave perseverance. served at St Monica’s College, Epping in has been incredibly valued over many years. remains a devoted Monican whose affection various capacities, mainly in the classrooms. Our Blessed Mother, Mary has always Current Deputy Principals, Amorina for her alma mater is great. Madeline opened Each Sister is remembered with love through been a significant figure in Monican life Chirico, Bernadette Harris and Paula Di our Year 10 wing in 2004. a rose planted in her honour in the Bede from earliest days. Mary, Queen of Heaven, Maria are acknowledged as Monicans of Maureen Barnsley Joanne Depetro Polding Rose Garden. A brass plaque names Margaret Santilli (nee Malone) has been has played a large role in the prayer life distinction. The latter two are alumni and commemorates the Sister and her time involved intimately and devotedly with of the school and it is Mary who leads us of SMC. Their longevity of service, their Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat Sister Patricia Thame at SMC. the College community since the day she Patricia Toomey so faithfully into the arms of the Saviour. high levels of competence and their embrace first walked through Monican doors as a Our Lady’s Chapel on Dalton Road Campus Other ways through which the Sisters’ of prayer and perseverance as critical life pioneer student in 1965. She continues to is named in honour of the Blessed Virgin. contributions are recognised are the Our and spiritual values is recognised and work in classrooms, she has served on the Lady of the Cherry Blossom Peace Garden, appreciated by the community. Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat rscj College Board, and she is a recipient of a the Good Samaritan Prayer Centre on Vera Teuma Lorraine Pratt (1779 - 1865) has emerged as a woman of Principals over the generations have Samaritan Medal. Janet Donahoo (nee DSC, Helen Lombard Archives Centre and significance for Monicans in recent years. been extraordinarily well served by Robb) described her experience on the Samaritan Square on the senior campus. Saint Madeleine Sophie founded the administrative staff who are committed first days of the College as like being in Society of the Sacred Heart at the time of Several Sisters are remembered with great to the gift of service. Maureen Barnsley, a ‘close, little community’, and she has Pamela Coyne the French Revolution and her writings affection. Sister Dorothea Tallon sgs was Patricia Toomey and Joanne Depetro have maintained an enormous affection for this inspire staff and students now and will do so unofficially and affectionately known as won the admiration and trust of thousands now large community since the pioneering into the future. Her most loving and beautiful ‘St Monica’s Good Sam’ due to the of Monicans and many grateful Principals days of the 1960’s. Sister Mary Duffy Sister Laserian Crowe Judith Clarke Concetta Cartelli words, ‘For the sake of one child’ greet all considerable time she spent at Epping since the College was established. Other distinguished female alumni include those who enter the Learning and Teaching including being Year 12 Coordinator, Kaye Dixon (nee Lowe), Sara Terpos (nee Building on Davisson Street Campus. Science Coordinator and eventually Stefani), Olivia Chamoun and so many she moved to the greatly valued role of staff who have returned to their College as Catherine O’Brien Pastoral Visitor. The Sister Dorothea Tallon Staff Members members of staff. Avenue runs past the HORIZONS Centre, The Principals Music rooms and Educational Support A cavalcade of distinguished women have rooms on DRC. served the College since its foundation and Michelle Keele Claire Polidano truly the College has been blest as a result Sisters of the Good Samaritan served in Sister Julian Quaine sgs worked faithfully of their talent and commitment. Foundation Current Students leadership from the foundational year until in the senior Library for a long period of the end of 1990. We honour Sister Patricia staff member, Vera Teuma (nee Brophy) time and became a respected and very Fifty percent of the 2,000 students currently Thame sgs (Sister Louis) as the first Principal continues to take an active interest in the Sister Helen Lombard Sister Therese Quinn identifiable figure on campus. She was enrolled at the College are female. Publicly Angelina Di Donato and her period of service over the initial two Dance students and her encouragement prize the epitome of perseverance and thus the and privately, these female students display years were memorable and essential to what is a valued trophy for them. decision to name the senior library the Sister attributes of compassion, leadership, Leonie Johnson Helen Doherty has become a highly successful College. Julian Quaine Library was met with great Other retired staff members whose influence resilience and integrity on a daily basis. Sister Mary Duffy sgs followed and won acclaim and approval. has been outstanding are Pamela Coyne College Captain Gabrielle Godinho and secondary registration for this new College after whom the junior library is named and Vice-Captain Keziah Iozzo demonstrate and, as Sister Kieran, she was highly regarded The third distinguished sgs was Sister Lorraine Pratt after whom the sports fields servant leadership that inspires and and admired. Sister Laserian Crowe sgs Margaret Keane sgs. Sister Margaret are named. The names of Coyne and Pratt are empowers the community in its mission. served as Principal in 1971 until Sister performed the role of Head of the then Madeleine Campbell synonymous with the title ‘Monican’. They develop and nurture support from their Helen Lombard sgs, one of the most highly South Campus (now Dalton Road Campus) Student Council colleagues and potential regarded members of the congregation, took for many years before moving onto In addition, Judith Clarke for her many Silvana Pavia Margaret Santilli future student leaders. the College into new territories in curriculum Principalship elsewhere. Her fame centred achievements and Catherine O’Brien Sister Harriet Gleeson Sister Dorothea Tallon from 1972 until 1976. on her astuteness, kindness and sense of who established the counselling service at Other very impressive female Monicans energy and adventure. SMC belong to the ranks of distinguished are found in social justice, values and youth Her Deputy, Sister Therese Quinn sgs members of staff. A band of staff members ministry activities, sport, performing arts, advanced the College in all ways including in 2020 have given thirty years of service and class leadership roles. the purchase of land on Dalton Road and to the College, what an intrepid group Kaye Dixon the transformation of a girls’ College they are. These women are Concetta Janet Donahoo Sara Terpos into a coeducational institution. In 1985, Cartelli, Michelle Keele, Angelina Di Sister Harriet Gleeson sgs was appointed Donato, Claire Polidano, Leonie Johnson, Principal and was the last serving sgs Bernadette Harris, Amorina Chirico, Principal. She concluded her term in 1990. Helen Doherty and Silvana Pavia.
Sister Julian Quaine Sister Margaret Keane Olivia Chamoun Gabrielle Godinho Keziah Iozzo “An explicit way of speaking about the mystery of God in female symbol is the biblical figure of Wisdom. This is the most developed personification of God’s presence and activity in the Hebrew Scriptures much more acutely limned than Spirit, torah, or word. The term itself is of feminine grammatical gender: bokmah in Hebrew, sophia in Greek, sapientia in Latin. While this of itself does not determine anything, the biblical depiction of Wisdom is itself consistently female, casting her as sister, mother, female beloved, chef and hostess, preacher, judge, liberator, establisher of justice, and a myriad of other female roles wherein she symbolises transcendent power ordering and delighting in the world. She pervades the world, both nature and human beings, interacting with them all to lure them along the right path to life.”
Johnson E.A., ‘She Who Is’, Crossroad Publishing Co. New York, 2008
B.E. Hanley College Principal Values Education Mask Competition Gifts
Values Education is centred on the importance The students wrote kind and supportive of embodying virtues core to our Catholic letters to encourage those who are in strict identity. As Christians we are called to serve isolation from their loved ones due to
others. As a coeducational faith community, COVID-19. These actions display the love the on we aim to live by our mission, to promote we should all aim to show towards everyone. the truths and values of Jesus Christ. Our call As a community, we attempted to use our to serve during this time is a responsibility gifts to make a tangible difference in the life held by all. of others. In this challenging and uncertain
time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for Table At St Monica’s College, we aim to promote a response has become apparent. By placing the value of kindness, compassion and our ‘Gifts on the Table’, Monicans are companionship. An important way to do spreading hope, goodness and love. this was through the City of Whittlesea program to support the elderly in our local Jessie Cheriyan area. Our Junior Council, Values Education Values Education DRC Mentor students and Year 8 and Year 9 Class Captains generously took this opportunity to support members of our aged care community.
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN THIS IMPORTANT INITIATIVE:
Stanley Lee Tui Sara Oghanna Sanjita Choudary Anisija Dimoski Emily Mifsud Vy (Lam) Dao Anthony Raddino Jordan Quiambao Isabella Calthorpe Gia Thakur Joshua Licastro Jessica Korlevski Chelsea Fernado James Matthew James Pougioukas “An explicit way of speaking about the Isabella Hazelwood-Smith Abbygail Madio Tamara Petkovska mystery of God in female symbol is the Alyssa Golob Annamaria Iozzo Shakti Gunasegaran biblical figure of Wisdom. This is the most developed personification of God’s Simon Tawfiq Kiara Petrovski Manan Ahuja presence and activity in the Hebrew Lauren Musig Aris Iannella Emily Jovanoski Scriptures much more acutely limned Alana Karalis Laura Yildrim Kate Pavic than Spirit, torah, or word. The term Natalie El Markaz Luis Colosimo Alyssa Golob itself is of feminine grammatical gender: bokmah in Hebrew, sophia in Martin Lynton Vincent Barillaro Anisija Dimoski Greek, sapientia in Latin. While this of Simon Tawfiq Angelina Pino itself does not determine anything, the biblical depiction of Wisdom is itself consistently female, casting her as sister, mother, female beloved, chef and hostess, preacher, judge, liberator, establisher of justice, and a myriad of other female roles wherein she symbolises transcendent power ordering and delighting in the world. She pervades the world, both nature and human beings, interacting with them all to lure them along the right path to life.”
Johnson E.A., ‘She Who Is’, Crossroad Publishing Co. New York, 2008 15
B.E. Hanley College Principal St Monica’s Day from the Past
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16 Gifts on the Table 17 2019 2018 St Monica’s Day from the Past the from Day Monica’s St The Governor in Schools Program
On Wednesday, 17 June, a group of Year 11 and Year 12 VCE Politics students and College Captains joined by Mr Hanley, Miss Di Maria and staff, had the opportunity to meet the Governor of Victoria Linda Dessau alongside her husband, Mr Tony Howard, via the Virtual Governor in the Classroom Program. St Monica’s College was the first school to accept this invite from the Governor’s Office. The program allows students across Victoria the chance to have a Q&A session with the Governor regarding her role and responsibilities that her position entails.
Eager to have our questions answered, we all sat in the room awaiting the Governor to join in on the call. We asked questions ranging from ‘if it was her intention to become the Governor of Victoria’ to’ if she had met Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’ (and she had!). She told us about her day-to-day activities, her role and what she did for the community. The following are the most influential questions asked by the student body.
As the first female Governor of Victoria, who has been your biggest female influence in your professional career and what sort of inspiration do you hope to provide to females young and old across our state?
Her Excellency stated that she is very proud and honoured to be the first female Governor of Victoria; and that she seeks to inspire not only young females, but young males as well. She stated that she could not name one person who inspired her the most, as there were many people who helped her reach her goal and provide her with the confidence and knowledge that she has today. Her Excellency discussed how she is eager for the day to come where there is no comment on whether a man or a woman is undertaking a certain role, where it is just the societal norm. Her last comment on the question explained how she feels that gender equality diminishes men and women equally, like a competition.
What has the Governor’s office undertaken to promote Indigenous Reconciliation and what does it plan on doing in the future to facilitate it?
Her Excellency stated that as the Governor of Victoria, her main role is not to set a policy, but to create harmony in the community and society as well as advocating for fairness in the community. She stated that as soon as her position was effective, she erected flagpoles showcasing the Indigenous flag in front of the Government House. Her Excellency and her husband had also been collaborating with the Melbourne Indigenous Australian School and hope to maintain this 18 important relationship. Students who attended the virtual meeting all agreed that Her Excellency was very inspirational and someone to look up to as a strong role model and powerful woman. Everyone agreed that she is busier than people might think, and as Her Majesty’s representative, she strives to do what is best for the community as a whole.
Emily Marasco (Year 11 Orange) and Dylan Bombardieri (Year 11 Indigo) Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning COVID-19 and Masks Gifts
Teaching VCAL requires a large degree of planning and organising. The aim is to give students a more practical and applied learning approach, and therefore when we can learn outside the classroom or off campus, we will.
on the on The events of 2020 have, so far, put a hold on excursions and community projects. Furthermore, we have found ourselves as VCAL teachers and students, teaching and learning from home. When the circumstances change, we have to change and so teachers have been adapting course content to suit our new-found challenges.
Table Like for most classes, content has been driven through online platforms and video conferencing. VCAL students have on the whole enjoyed this method of working, and it reflects what they might expect when embarking on further study or employment. Furthermore, students settled down well to a routine; class video conference on a Tuesday and Thursday and work due in on Friday. Many flourished under a schedule which ultimately relied on independence and self-motivation. COVID-19 POSSIBILITY OF Healthy Carrier TRANSMISSION Person (without mask) 70% (with mask) In terms of projects, we looked towards the home as the classroom. The Year 12 students embarked on a Numeracy project which encompassed the essential math components of geometry, measurement, ratio and scale. They drew and costed up a property refurbishment, and whilst I cannot share the usual lively and engaging student photographs, I can offer (below) just a small glimpse of their hard work and professionalism.
VCAL students are asked to show initiative in their studies, they are required to be independent and demonstrate key employability skills. Throughout 2020, although it has not been the year that we had planned, they have certainly done that!
A special mention also goes to those students, who have, with the support of Mr White and the Careers Department, secured structured workplace learning during this time.
Helen Rabenda Coordinator of Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
COVID-19 POSSIBILITY OF Healthy Carrier TRANSMISSION Person (with mask) 5% (without mask)
COVID-19 POSSIBILITY OF Healthy 19 Carrier TRANSMISSION Person (with mask) 1.5% (with mask) Dedication to Studies – Revised and renewed!
The Award of Dedication to Studies was The following students have been successful in being the recipients of this award. Congratulations introduced in 2006 under the Academic on a wonderful achievement in Semester One. Certificates will be mailed out in the coming days. Honours program. For the first time this year, this award is based on Simon Academic Data from Semester One YEAR 7 Reports. This data extracted from the Semester Reports is a major component Slavica Altandzieva, Nithyasri Annamalai, Oriana Apolito, Isaac Botuyan, of our Awards in Dedication to Studies. Christian Chiechi, Kavya Choudhary, Ava Cleary, Angella Dcunha, All Year 7-11 students are eligible for this Anastasia Dimopoulos, Samantha Divers, Katelyn Gruevski, Lynelle Jayagan, award. Natasha Kristanto, Seechu Maharjan, Gabrielle Malaga, Shagun Saharan, To be nominated for this award, a Mukades Serifoska, Janina Taduran, Justin Thelly, Tiffany Todorovski, student must have shown significant Miranda Vo, Samantha Yaranon commitment towards their studies with the aim of improvement.
One of the major components of this YEAR 8 award are the Work Habits found on Semester Reports. Juliette Arthur, Enana Attie, Adrian Beavis, Vy Dao, Shakti Gunasegaran, Matthew James, Andrea Jijo, Emily Jovanoski, Summer Keovong, The criteria for these Christian Kitanovski, Katia Lucchese, Anna Ma, Brandon Mason, Dylan Matlioski, Work Habits are as follows: Alexandra Matula, Maddi Mcgrott Y, Sienna Nicolazzo, Sara Oghanna, Those students who ALWAYS Kimberly Pereira, Jordan Quiambao, Charlize Ristevski, Khushi Saini, do the following: Angelica Santos, Gurbani Sidhu, Aditya Talukder, Cyrus Tulio, Jodi Wong, • bring required materials to class Vanessa Wu, Austin Zacharia
• work independently
• work cooperatively with others YEAR 9 • complete required homework Mia Abdelahad, Vincent Barillaro, Prisha Bhanot, Daniella Biviano, • complete required classwork Isabella Ciano, Giuliana Demarte, Anisija Dimoski, Khiana Giuliano, Alyssa Golob, Nicole Hanna, Cindy Le, Olivia Lucic, Matthew Monteneri, Gabrielle Morales, Alannah Nedanovski, Angelina Pino, Kiara Ramagnano, Simon Tawfiq, Julia Valeri
YEAR 10 Ebony Baraku, Jason Cho, Lorraine Chow, Alessia Di Gregorio, Logan Divers, Aviva D'souza, Emile Gill-Haimowich, Lauren Gladman, James Gregory, Edwin Joby, Jordan Kunda, Jasmine Lam, Nathania Lay-Sung, Jaimee Lymbouris, Hiranya Modi, Christina Nguyen, Andy Oda, Julie Pole, Nell Rejith, Christian Secchi, Isabelle Veljanovska, Lucinda Vo, Isaac Wessley
YEAR 11 Aliya Awad, Danielle Barilla, Maddison Cali , Andrew Chan, 20 Nahin Chowdhury, Lauren Critelli, Adam De Vincenti, Mankirat Dhillon, Michael Elice, Alanna Etienne, Adam Galletti, Erica Gurung, Julia Huynh, Sarah Ilias, Rhea John, Helena Kambitis, Isabella Kolev, Jacinta La Rocca, Theodora Mandaza, Yarrah Muneer, Kate Nieves, Keerthana Peeris, Alyssa Sabatino, Nichelle Silva, Kiara Sirilas, Joseph Susi, Daniella Syawish, Samantha Torcasio, Stephen Triantafillopoulos, Leela Tsilomanis, Connor Uniacke Gifts
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Congratulations to...
• Anthony Gandolfo (Class of 2008) and Rebecca Minchillo on their engagement.
• Shauna Bottiglieri nee Misevski (Class of 2009) and Daniel Bottiglieri Anthony and Rebecca Luca Bottiglieri (Class of 2004) on the birth of their son, Luca.
• Christina Puccio nee Cisternino (Class of 2000) and Martin Puccio (Class of 2000) on the birth of their daughter, Valencia, who joins big brother, Marcelo.
• Aisling Sinni nee McKenna Valencia Puccio Michael, Aisling and Patrick (Class of 2005) and husband Michael Sinni on the birth of their son, Patrick.
• Kristen Daoud nee Marini (Class of 2007) and husband, Joseph Daoud, on the birth of their son, Luca.
• Frankie Anania (Class of 2011) and Jana Bakas on their marriage.
Luca Daoud Frankie and Jana Michael and Valeria • Michael Di Battista (Class of 2011) and Valeria La Valle (Class of 2011) on their engagement.
• Natasha Epifano nee Cannizarro (Class of 2005) and Andrew Epifano on the birth of their daughter, Hazel, who joins big brother, Mason.
• Nathan Kotlarewski (Class of 2008) and Brooke Woolley on their marriage. Andrew, Mason, Nathan and Brooke Natasha and Hazel
• Jake Turco (Class of 2010) and 22 Natasha Turco on the birth of their son, Xavier Lewis.
• Renae Rossiani nee Colosimo (Class of 2007) and David Rossiani on the birth of their daughter, Isabella.
Xavier Lewis Turco Renae, David and Isabella Gifts
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Class of 2009 Table
I had just begun Year 9 when I experienced a life-threatening therapy, they kept in constant communication with the Royal brain haemorrhage. I spent roughly half a year in hospital and the Children Hospital with regards to my progress. remaining half of the year I spent at home recovering. Whenever I pass SMC, I still thank God because I went to such an SMC did not leave my side during the whole ordeal. Teachers amazing high school. frequently visited me while I was in a coma and after I had woken up, In 2019, I completed my Masters of Information Technology, they were extremely supportive of me and to my family. Once I came receiving an average of 79.31% and gaining great work experience home from hospital, multiple teachers visited me at home to check up during my studies. Despite this, I found it difficult to find work in on my recovery and SMC organised school trips for my classmates the IT industry after graduation. As a result of my injuries, I have to visit me at home. It was immensely encouraging to see all my a speech impairment, which acts as a barrier when applying for classmates again. positions. The following year I attended Year 10 part-time as I had not yet My Career Advisor at university informed me about GradWISE recovered enough to manage with full-time education. I had a (a program which assists people living with a disability to enter teacher’s aide constantly by my side helping me at achool. The the workforce), who assisted me in securing a role as a Graduate teacher’s aide went everywhere with me helping me navigate my Network Software Specialist at Telstra beginning in February 2021. way around the school and helping me catch up on the year that I had missed. When I returned to school, I had trouble with my The truth is, I would not have reached where I am today if SMC had handwriting movements and the teacher’s aide took down the class not been so supportive and understanding. Thank you, SMC for notes for me. The teachers instructing the class were also supportive, nourishing me in my time of need and helping me grow to overcome they frequently made time to help me and made sure I understood the dire situation that I faced. the content. SMC also were extremely understanding during my
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