Reflection for National Sorry Day and Indigenous Week We, the community of Catholic Regional College, recognise the wisdom and experience of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We believe that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have the right to live

according to their own customs, values and spirituality. We express our sorrow and deep regret for the injustices inflicted upon the

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We acknowledge the loss by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of their land

and their children, their health and their lives. We accept that we have often failed to live up to the central message of the Gospel:

to love God and love one another. We confess that these failures have hurt our fellow citizens.

We resolve not to ignore the past but determine to grow from our failures, confident that we can work together to reconcile the people of Australia.

We affirm that we can learn from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and spirituality, which will enrich our nation.

28th May, 2013

Reflection

The Year 12 Student Leaders, VCAL and Business Management classes are to be congratulated for their efforts and time devoted to organising the day. We have managed to raise approximately $6000 that will be shared with between Bro Beausang College, Nairobi Kenya, the Royal Children’s Hospital and St Vinnies. The behaviour of the students on the day was excellent, the owners and workers of the rides commented to me at the end of the day how well mannered and behaved our students were. I could see the enjoyment and fun on the faces of many students as I walked around the school. Contacting Teachers Parents are welcome to contact teachers either via email or phone to discuss any matters concerning their child. There is an expectation by the College Leadership Team that staff reply back and there is an understanding this may not be immediate or on the same day. It is not always possible for teachers to immediately respond back to parent queries or requests because of class commitments, attendance at meetings or absence from school. Robert Blackley Deputy Principal

Parents & Friends Meeting There will be a Parents & Friends meeting tomorrow night, Wednesday, 29th May at 7.30pm. I look forward to meeting as many parents as possible. Mark Sheehan Principal Celebration Day Last Thursday marked our annual Celebration Day. The day began with Mass in our local parishes. It was most encouraging to hear of the number of students who attend the Masses across the parishes. Upon return to the College the students had the opportunity to take part in a range of activities. The Year 12 Student Leaders had been meeting regularly, planning and organising the day. Year 11 Business Management and VCAL classes were also involved on the day running food stalls and promoting causes. This year we increased the number of activities, introduced the purchase of a wristband as a means to raise funds and provided more food options for the students. The Cha Cha ride, jumping castles and dunking machine proved very popular. A DJ and our very own CRC Has Got Talent provided entertainment in the hall. The winner of the Talent Quest will be named and presented their trophy at our next school assembly.

Semester 2 Subject Changes Initial requests for changes to Semester 2 electives have now closed. Students will be contacted in the next week regarding the viability of requested changes and given forms to be completed where required. Further access to changes will be available during the last 2 weeks of Term 2 for VCE subjects and the first 2 weeks of Term 3 for Year 9 and 10 students (as occurred at the start of the year). This will be communicated through the Newsletter and Student Bulletin at that time. If parents have any questions about the process, please contact me at the College. All Year 10 and Year 9 students will be given a copy of their Semester 2 electives in their last week of school. Mid Year Examinations & Key Dates The College’s Years 9 – 12 exams begin next week. I have provided information again outlining Exam times, processes, and related key dates. Year 9 Year 9 students will undertake exams beginning Thursday, June 6. Elective exams will take place in normally scheduled class times. Exams in Mathematics, English, Science and Humanities will take place during Period 4 in the new R Block Exam Centre on the following dates.

Year 10 & 11 Year 11 students will undertake VCE Unit 1 exams from Wednesday, June 5 to Thursday, June 13 and Year 10 students have exams between Thursday, June 6 – Thursday, June 13. Year 11 exams will take place in our J Block Exam centre and Year 10 exams in our R Block Exam centre. Students are only required at school when they have exams. Supervised Study rooms will operate for students who need or wish to be at school during non-exam periods. Students will be expected to wear full College uniform when present for exams. Students need to be at the College at least 15 minutes before the published starting times to ensure smooth

entry into the exam venues. Year 11 VCAL students will follow their normal programs during this time. Year 10 VINCIT students will be on Work Experience during Year 10 exams but will sit exams in Literacy, Numeracy and Humanities. These will be held in normal class times. The exam schedule for Year 11 and 10 is set out below. Please note that Year 10 students undertaking VCE units need to look at the Year 11 Exam schedule to see when these exams are scheduled. Year 11 Examination Timetable June 2013

Thursday June 6

Friday June 7

Tuesday June 11

Wednesday June 12

Year 9 English

Year 9

Humanities

Year 9

Science

Year 9 Maths

Time Wednesday June 5

Thursday June 6 Friday June 7 Tuesday June 11 Thursday June 13

8.50 – 10.15 (75 + 10 min)

English (Start 9.00am Finish 12.15pm)

General Maths

Physical Education

General Maths

Advanced

Food Technology Studio Arts

Accounting Media Physics

10.50 – 12.15 (75 + 10 min)

Psychology Wood

History Maths Methods Literature English Language

1.55 – 3.20 (75 + 10 min)

Biology Chemistry VCD Indonesian

Business Management

Drama Information Tech. Legal Studies VET Music

HHD

Year 10 Examination Timetable June 2013 All Year 11 and 10 students have or will be issued with a copy of their Exam timetable along with Exam Regulations from their Year Level Coordinator. Years 12 & 11 - VCAA General Achievement Task (GAT) Year 12 students have normal classes during the Year 10 & 11 exam period, except on Wednesday, June 12 when all Year 12 VCE Students and any Year 11 students undertaking a Unit 3/4 study must sit the GAT as below:

Students need to be at the College at least 30 minutes before the GAT published reading time to ensure smooth entry into the exam venues. Full College uniform is required. **Year 12 VCAL students will follow their normal programs during this day. Queens Birthday Monday, June 10 is the Queens Birthday Public Holiday. Report Writing Day The College mid-year Report Writing day takes place on Friday, June 14. This is a student free day, except for students undertaking catch-up exams for any missed during the exam period. VCE Semester 2 Unit 2 and Unit 4 Studies begin on Monday, June 17. John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff)

Red Shield Appeal Collectors Congratulations and thank you to the students (below) who collected for the Salvation Army last Saturday at Woodgrove. Robert Lopes, Angelina Lopes, Evelyn Sciusco, Alannah Sutherland, Irene Fernandes, Kaliela Smith, Alesha Winzar, Isabella Romero, Amy Brewer, Ryan Brewer, Claudia Larsen-Vannata, Kitty Robinson and Kimberly Allen.

Shaun Coates RE & Faith Coordinator

Student News

Congratulations to Brook Newton who has been selected to tour with the World Peace Choir throughout China in August this year. (The conductor of the World Peace Choir is Mr Gerald Wirth, the Artistic Director of the Vienna Boys Choir).

Starting in Beijing, there will be concerts in Shanghai, Wuhan, Xi an, Chengdu, Nanjing, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. The aim of the tour is to bring people with different cultural background together to sing and celebrate the beauty of music making. Lydia Jovanovic Year 10 Coordinator

Time Thursday June 6 Friday June 7 Tuesday June 11 Wednesday June 12 Thursday June 13

9.00 – 10.15 (70 Writing & 5 Reading)

Religious Education

Maths Core Maths Core Plus

General Science Cells to Creatures

Art Drama Business & Commerce VCE Outdoor Ed

VCD Methods/General Maths Technology Fibre ICT – Game Design Political Law History

10.45 – 12.00 (70 Writing & 5 Reading)

English (10.40am – 12.55pm)

Media Italian

Food Hospitality Food Technology

Wood Technology Geography Mind Matters

Advanced PE Chemistry in Environment Indonesian

10.00am – 1.15pm VCAA GAT J-Block

Celebration Day 2013

2013 Term 2 May 29th Parents & Friends Meeting 30th Senior AFL/Netball Round 4 31st Year 12 Business Management Excursion June 3rd Year 11 VCAL Employability Skills Program VINCIT Work Experience 4th VINCIT Work Experience Year 9 MASP Excursion 5th VINCIT Work Experience Year 11 Examinations ICAS Science Competition 6th VINCIT Work Experience Year 9,10 & 11 Examinations 7th VINCIT Work Experience Year 9, 10 & 11 Examinations Year 8 LOTE Excursion

Calendar 2013 Term 2 May Wednesday 29th 1.00pm - 2.00pm A. Watson H. Breich June Wednesday 5th 6.30pm - 7.30pm F. Conway S. Jakeman Wednesday 12th 1.00pm - 2.00pm C. Crotty S. Theuma Wednesday 19th 6.30pm - 7.30pm C. Bettess S. Kovacic C. Schembri Wednesday 26th 1.00pm - 2.00pm J. Johnson L. Vella

Uniform

St. Dominic’s Parish St Anthony’s Parish Parish Priest: Parish Priest: Fr. Michael Moody Fr. Fabian Smith Weekend Mass times: Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 6.00pm Saturday: 5.30pm Sunday: 9.00am & Sunday: 8.30am & 11.00am 10.30am St Bernard’s Parish Parish Priest: Fr. Brian Glasheen Weekend Mass times: Saturday: 6.30pm Sunday: 8.30am, 10.00am

Mass Times

Homework club will run from Wednesday 9th May

until Wednesday 19th June

Homework Club

2013 Term 2 May Wednesday 29th Heather Breich Friday 31st Natalie Rabottini Sandra Esposito June Tuesday 4th Johanna Blain Wednesday 5th Heather Harrison Thursday 6th Lisa Trethowan Friday 7th Robyn Dodd

Canteen