Belong. Believe. Become. Academic Enrichment Adam’s Journey Bound for Timor-Leste Community Connections Father’s Day Breakfast Haemoglobin Heroes Healesville Sanctuary Year 7 House Charity Raffle 2015 House Swimming Carnival Learning Commons Appeal Lisieux Wrap Up Performing Arts Science Matters Newsletter War Touches Us All... Parents Association College Calendar College Services Community Notices Sports Report ACC Results & Fixtures In Fide Issue 11 17 July 2015 From the Principal Mr John Finn Principal I write to you on the International feast day of Our Lady Mt Carmel. This is a significant day in the life of the Carmelites and the many communities throughout the world who share the story, ethos and passion for the Carmelite way. Carmelite communities are characterised by a clear sense of welcome. Time is given to contemplation through both prayer and practical service; there needs to be a sense of just action, not mere words. This year is the 500th anniversary of the birth of St Teresa of Avila, one of the most prominent Saints in the Catholic lexicon. She had many wonderful writings and sayings but the one that I find most simple and effective is given below: It speaks of being more willing to let things happen in God’s own time. This type of theme is used at our retreats with the boys. You will notice that the quote is contained within the banner of the Carmelite Centre of Melbourne, based at Middle Park. You may wish to look up their website to see the extensive and diverse range of offerings from that group. In relation to websites, the College has launched a new version of its own which went live on Monday of this week. Please take the time to view the site as it contains a more interactive interface and some useful information. We intend to expand on the use of this site to make our communication even more user friendly for parents and the community. Thank you to the College Development Team who spent a good deal of time with the set up and implementation. I am delighted to announce that Joshu Faye-Chauhan (Year 12) has now reached the State final of the Plain English Speaking Awards. This is a significant achievement as he is only one of four from the hundreds who began. This final is being held on Friday. Joshu is one of many boys at the College who have chosen to hone their public speaking skills through taking on the challenge of competition. At the end of last term the Year 12 students celebrated with their Formal. Congratulations to them all on the manner in which they presented. It is always encouraging to have young men know how to have fun and enjoy themselves whilst being both polite and aware of others. In September of this year we have a number of groups who will be undertaking overseas experiences. One of these will be the Timor-Leste boys and staff who will journey to Hera and Zumalai. We look forward to hearing of the boy’s experiences when they return. Whitefriars is committed to supporting the work of the Carmelites in this developing country and are delighted to acknowledge the growing number of ordinations that are now evident. Principal’s report continued over page... Whitefriars College Inc. Telephone +613 9872 8200 Facsimile +613 9872 4343 156 Park Road Donvale Victoria 3111 Australia www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au Email [email protected] ABN 35 808 045 134 | REG A0029974Y | CRICOS 01680G Belong. Believe. Become. InIn FideFide NewsletterNewsletter IssueIssue 211 13 17 February July 2015 2015 Principal’s report continued We ourselves are the beneficiaries of such work in now having Fr Angelinho with us on staff. Two staff members have recently returned from Timor where they were offering English, Theology and Computer training. We are about to send a container of goods across to Timor. Details of how you may assist there are given later in this newsletter. The College is currently preparing for a visitation from the Council of International Schools (CIS). Following our admission to membership we now move to the full accreditation phase which requires us to show we meet a stringent set of criteria in all areas of the College. We are also now in the process of looking at the next building phase for the College. It is our hope to begin building during 2016. I will be writing to all families shortly with a more fulsome description of both of the above areas. We remember in our prayers the families of Matthew Spillman Year 10 Trinity and Andrea Sticca Year 7 Trinity who have both lost much loved Grandparents recently. May they rest in eternal peace. Almae In Fide Parentis The Learning Commons Appeal All current families, past families and old collegians will now have received a letter or email explaining the project and what we hope to achieve. We would like to thank those who have already donated to the campaign, it is a wonderful start! All donations to the Appeal are fully tax deductible. We invite you do donate online by clicking the link below. http://www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au/community-2/annual-appeal College House Swimming Carnivals Dear Parents and Guardians, I am writing to remind you that the College’s Inter-House Swimming carnivals will be held next Friday 24 July, at the Nunawading Pool, just off Husband Road, Forest Hill (Melway reference: Map 62, F2). The Senior Carnival (for students in Years 10-12) will commence at 9am (please note that students must be there by 8.30am) and conclude at 11.30am. The Junior Carnival (for students in Years 7-9) will commence at 12.30pm (please note that students must be there by 12 noon) and conclude at 3.30pm. I am also writing to ask for your support in ensuring that your son is present on the day. The carnivals are, of course, an important part of the total curriculum of the College and as such attendance is compulsory for all students. Even if students are unable to participate in events they can assist staff with administrative tasks and, of course, their support for their fellow House students is always much appreciated. Any student not in attendance on the day will be asked to provide a letter signed by a parent explaining his absence. He will be required to present this note to his Pastoral Care teacher on Monday 27 July. Students who do not follow this procedure or who cannot satisfactorily explain their absence on the day will be required to attend the College on Saturday 8 August, between 9am and 12 noon. I would ask you, of course, to resist any inappropriate attempt by your son to enlist your support to avoid attendance at the carnival. Further details regarding College expectations of students and details regarding transport arrangements for the day will be given to students. Transport Arrangements Details regarding transport arrangements and chartered buses may be obtained by clicking on the link below. http://intranet.whitefriars.vic.edu.au/transport/SitePages/Swimming-Carnival.aspx If you have any enquiries regarding transport arrangements, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Frank Pospischil, Bus Coordinator at the College on 9872 8200. Finally, on behalf of the College may I extend to you a warm invitation to attend one (or both!) of the swimming carnivals. They are always, happy, noisy, spirited and colourful events, much enjoyed by all who attend. Regards, Mr Brad Bird, Deputy Principal (Students) Whitefriars College Inc. Telephone +613 9872 8200 Facsimile +613 9872 4343 156 Park Road Donvale Victoria 3111 Australia www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au Return to Home Page Email [email protected] ABN 35 808 045 134 | REG A0029974Y | CRICOS 01680G Belong. Believe. Become. InIn FideFide NewsletterNewsletter IssueIssue 211 13 17 February July 2015 2015 1st Prize 2015 Toyota AFL Grand Final Tickets & Grand Final Breakfast Package for Two AFL Authorisation Code: GFPROREQ-0560 DRAW DATE 12th Aug 2015 2nd Crown Towers Deluxe Accommodation package 3rd 5 Star Dining Experience at ‘Rockpool’, Southbank 4th Family Season Pass to ‘Funfields’, Whittlesea 5th Zoos Victoria 12 month Family Membership $50 Westfield Voucher for the 3 Top Ticket Sellers in the school $5 Ticket Whitefriars College Inc. Telephone +613 9872 8200 Facsimile +613 9872 4343 156 Park Road Donvale Victoria 3111 Australia www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au Return to Home Page Email [email protected] ABN 35 808 045 134 | REG A0029974Y | CRICOS 01680G Belong. Believe. Become. InIn FideFide NewsletterNewsletter IssueIssue 211 13 17 February July 2015 2015 Father’s Day Breakfast Inaugural Father’s Day Breakfast We are excited to announce our inaugural Father’s Day breakfast on Friday 28 August, 7.30 - 8.30am and hope that you will be able to attend with your son/s, or the young men at Whitefriars under your care. We shall inform you when registration for the event opens through Trybooking. Belong. Believe. Become. Whitefriars College Inc. Telephone +613 9872 8200 Facsimile +613 9872 4343 156 Park Road Donvale Victoria 3111 Australia www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au Return to Home Page Email [email protected] ABN 35 808 045 134 | REG A0029974Y | CRICOS 01680G Belong. Believe. Become. InIn FideFide NewsletterNewsletter IssueIssue 211 13 17 February July 2015 2015 Mr Ashley Payne Academic Enrichment Academic Enrichment Coordinator ICAS Digital Technologies Results A number of science enrichment students last term competed in the inaugural ICAS Digital Technologies competition. The competition explored general computer skills drawn from a range of curriculum areas and focussing on a variety of computing contexts.