Nagle Catholic College Information Handbook 2020 1 College Prayer Dear Lord, We thank you for the land On which our College stands today, Built on love and social justice, Our Founders paved the way. May we follow in the footsteps Of Nano Nagle and Blessed Edmund Rice, Let us continue their good work, And be disciples of Jesus Christ. Help us strive to be ‘For Others’, And encourage us to live As just and honest people, Who take less than we give. Bless the Nagle staff and students, Let your Spirit be our guide As we journey through our days With Jesus by our side. Nano Nagle and Blessed Edmund Rice. Pray for us. Amen By Rachel Eaton & Simon Thuijs (2009) 2 A message from the Principal Welcome to Nagle Catholic College. At Nagle, the key partnership is the one which exists between the student, family and the school with the key goal being the success of the student. Great partnerships are built upon mutual respect, good communication and an understanding of the importance of working together. This helps to foster the wellbeing of all, enhance school spirit and promote a culture of being ‘For Others’. As the Principal of the College, I undertake to do the following: 1. I will do everything I can to ensure that Nagle is a safe and friendly environment. 2. I will encourage the teachers to be the best teachers they can be so that the students have every opportunity to grow as a person. 3. I will listen to the Student Leadership Council to ensure that we have a good balance between working hard and having fun. For their part, the students of the College undertake to show respect by carrying out the following: 1. We will show respect for ourselves by the way we wear our uniform, display our good manners, adopt a positive personality and care for ourselves in a healthy manner. 2. We will show respect for others through our behaviour in the classroom and other Nagle activities. 3. We will show respect for the Nagle Catholic environment by showing care and concern for others and by using resources in the appropriate manner. Many students find Secondary School to be a wonderful time in their life. There are many opportunity and activities in which to become involved. I encourage all students to have a go in the many experiences which Nagle has to offer. The College motto, ‘For Others’, encourages our students to explore the meaningful contribution their education will enable and empower them to make, in their journey through life. I welcome you to the College website and invite you to contact the College should you require any additional information or if wish to book in for a personal tour of the College. Mr Michael Williams Principal 3 About Nagle On 11 February 1994, Bishop Justin Bianchini commissioned Nagle Catholic College as a Catholic school within the Diocese of Geraldton. While the life of the College formally commenced on that day, its story goes back a lot further – to 1891, in fact, when Stella Maris College was opened by the Presentation Sisters. Some 35 years later, in 1926, St Patrick’s College was opened by the Christian Brothers. For the ensuring 68 years, these two boarding schools continued to cater for the educational needs of the young women and men of Geraldton and its surrounding areas. Nano Nagle, from whom the College takes its name, founded the Presentation Sisters in Ireland in 1775. Their work was to offer the girls the education, formation and care which was at that time available only to those of the higher reaches of society. Inspired by their work, Edmund Rice founded the Christian Brochures in 1808. Motto ‘For Others’ Mission To enable our students to develop fully and empower them to make a positive contribution to society. Values The College has identified five values which draw inspiration from Venerable Nano Nagle and Blessed Edmund Rice, which articulate the mission of Nagle Catholic College. The five values are: Connected to the Spirit We listen to the Spirit within to guide us. Presence We support and encourage each other. Compassion We respond with kindness. Love of Work We are driven by purpose and passion. Audacity (our Value of focus for 2020) We act with courage and conviction. School Crest The basis of the crest is the Celtic Cross. The cross is the most recognisable symbol of Christianity and its basis is God’s unconditional love for us. This Celtic form of the cross reminds us of the Irish origins of our founding Orders. The star represents Mary, Star of the Sea, patroness of Stella Maris College. The star was also the central device in the crest of St Patrick’s College. 4 Term Dates 2020 Semester 1 Term 1 Monday 3 February (Years 7 & 12)/Tuesday 4 February (Years 8 to 11) – Thursday 9 April Break Friday 10 April – Tuesday 28 April Term 2 Wednesday 29 April – Wednesday 1 July Break Thursday 2 July - Sunday 19 July Semester 2 Term 3 Monday 20 July – Friday 25 September Break Saturday 26 September – Monday 12 October Term 4 Tuesday 13 October – Friday 11 December Important Dates for Students Principal’s Ball for Year 12 students – Saturday 22 February Interhouse Swimming Carnival - Monday 24 February St Pat’s Day Games - Friday 13 March Interhouse Cross Country Carnival - Wednesday 6 May Interhouse Athletics Carnival - Friday 28 August Year 12 Graduation – Friday 16 October Please refer to the College Calendar on our website (www.ncc.wa.edu.au/calendar) for up to date information. Timetable Regular Day 2:2:2 Home Room 8:35am - 8:50am Bell 8.30am Home Room 8:35am - 8:50am Bell 8.30am Period 1 8:50am – 9:45am Period 1 8:50am – 9:45am Period 2 9:45am – 10:35am Period 2 9:45am – 10:35am Period 3 10:35am – 11:25am Break 1 10:35am – 11.05am Bell 11.00am Break 1 11:25am – 11:55am Bell 11.50am Period 3 11:05am – 11:55am Period 4 11:55am – 12:50pm Period 4 11:55am – 12:50pm Period 5 12:50pm – 1:45pm Break 2 12:50pm – 1.20pm Bell 1.15pm Break 2 1:45pm – 2:15pm Bell 2.10pm Period 5 1:20pm – 2:15pm Period 6 2:15pm – 3:10pm Period 6 2:15pm – 3:10pm Students are expected to be at school in good time for the start of Home Room each morning. Any student who arrives after the beginning of Home Room or is more than 10 minutes late for a class is to report to either the Presentation Centre or Reception. 5 Directory Telephone 08 9920 0500 General Enquiries [email protected] Website www.ncc.wa.edu.au Address 101-103 Sanford St, Geraldton WA 6530 Postal Address PO Box 97 Geraldton WA 6531 College Staff Principal Mr Michael Williams [email protected] Personal Assistant to the Principal Mrs Sarah Boyle [email protected] Vice Principal Mrs Robyn Gummery [email protected] Deputy Principal Faith & Life Mr Daniel Bowen [email protected] Director of Catholic Identity and Mission Mr Damian Ramos [email protected] Deputy Principal Students Mrs Susan Seward [email protected] Business Manager Ms Marie Masotto [email protected] Director of Teaching & Learning Mrs Vanessa Els [email protected] Director of Teaching & Learning Mrs Muneen Niemeyer [email protected] Learning Support Coordinator Mrs Joanne Clune [email protected] Library Manager Mrs Ann Boyle [email protected] Enrolments & Communications Officer Mrs Kelly Killen [email protected] VET Coordinator Miss Kaylla Broad [email protected] Team Leader - Administration Mrs Emma Maluish [email protected] School Fees Mrs Petronella Machukera [email protected] College Counsellor Ms Natalie Ellis [email protected] College Counsellor Mrs Taryn Hicks [email protected] College Counsellor Ms Grace Youngs [email protected] Digital Learning Coordinator Mrs Kathy McCagh [email protected] Directors of Students Year 7 Mr Rohan Fariss [email protected] Year 8 Ms Emily Sardo [email protected] Year 9 Mr Ben Ebsary [email protected] Year 10 Mrs Jane Royce [email protected] Year 11 & 12 Mrs Susan Seaward [email protected] Heads of Learning Areas Arts Mr Matthew Grigsby [email protected] English & Languages Ms Kirsty Sinclair [email protected] Health & Physical Education Ms Mischa Westlake [email protected] Humanities & Social Sciences Mr Kerry Pile [email protected] Mathematics Miss Georgia Broad [email protected] Religious Education Mr Damian Ramos (Acting - Term 4) [email protected] Science Mrs Elisabete Costa [email protected] Technologies Mr Oliver Murray [email protected] Heads of House Bishop Mr Mitchell Boyle [email protected] Foley Mr Nick Gillett [email protected] Kelly Mr Zachery Cope [email protected] O’Collins Mrs Rebecca Steele [email protected] Patrick Ms Laura Goldstraw [email protected] Ryan Mrs Sarah Tapper (as of 26 October) [email protected] Stella Mrs Helen Dixon [email protected] Thomas Mr Dylan Bennett-Surtees [email protected] 6 Student Concern Flow Chart This flow chart indicates who parents/guardians should communicate with in relation to academic or pastoral concerns. Student Learning Concerns - Academic Progress Classroom Teacher Head of Learning Area Director of Students Mr Rohan Ms Emily Mr Ben Mrs Jane Mrs Susan Mrs Susan Fariss Sardo Ebsary Royce Seward Seaward Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Mrs Muneen Niemeyer/Mrs Vanessa Els Directors of Teaching & Learning Mrs Robyn Gummery Vice Principal Mr Michael Williams Principal Student Care, Wellbeing and/or other Concerns Home Room Teacher Head of House Director of Students Mr Rohan Fariss Ms Emily