Day 4 - Thursday 5th September The day started with the group heading to the Summit, where we had our last lesson for the trip. Many of us went down the blue runs (hard ones) as part of the lesson, learning new techniques. Some found it more challenging than others, although everyone had a go. Just before lunch the group headed to the ‘Big D’; where we had the chance to go down a more basic slope. We returned back to the base of the Summit where we all had a quick energizing lunch. We all enjoyed our last few hours on the snow with a couple of people even progressing to dark blue and black slopes (really hard runs). We returned our equipment and left the slopes for the last time. Our time on the snow will be remembered forever. The night was filled with entertainment. Everyone did a red faces act that was judged by Amelia and Mel. We all had a laugh and finished off the night with a presentation by Ms Thompson that captured our moments and good times on and off the slopes. Overall it was the best camp ever and a great experience for everyone! Amy Starzer, Sharni Wallis and Georgia Nankivell Day 5 - Friday 6th September Sadly, today was the last day of the Year 11 Ski Camp. Everyone had sore and tired bodies from a full week on the slopes meaning that most of us slept through the bus trip and we arrived safely back to Maribyrnong College. All Staff and Students had a fantastic time and it was great to see every single student able to ski or board confidently by the end of the week. A huge thank you to the staff that came along Ms Walklate, Mr Ladbrook and Ms Beardmore and a special thanks to Ms Gramatakos who volunteered to cook for us - the food was delicious! This was definitely an experience that we will never forget! Ms Thompson

MT HOTHAM SKI CAMP (cont.)

CALLING ALL MSC FAMILIES!!!!

WE NEED YOUR BOOKS TO SUPPORT LITERACY IN REMOTE COMMUNITIES

The Student Representative Council of Maribyrnong College is joining communities and schools across Australia and organising a Great Book Swap Challenge in support of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. We want to help raise awareness that in some parts of the country, there are children who do not have books in homes or ready access to books, bookshops or libraries.

87% of Indigenous children in regional and remote areas struggle to read and write

Remote Indigenous children fall well below the national literacy benchmarks

Completing Year 10 or 11 increases an Indigenous person’s prospect of employment by 40%.

A lack of education can lead to a life of poverty, hopelessness, crime and despair

There is an enormous gap in the English literacy rates of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Australia.

The gap is even wider for Indigenous people living in remote and isolated communities.

Help us help the Indigenous Literacy Foundation to raise money to provide books and programs aimed to support a lifelong love of reading. You can help if you:

Review your bookshelves for much loved (but in very good condition) books to donate to the Great Book Swap Challenge.

Leave your books in the big green bags at the front office, library or stadium.

SPORTS RESULTS

Term 3 has brought out some great sporting achievements. We had 2 State Champion teams, 1 Champion runner, 2 second places and 1 third place. The rest of the runners gave it their all to finish in difficult conditions. Below are the results.

This term we also had the following results: Year 7 Boys & Girls State Soccer Champions, Senior Girls State Netball Champions & Year 7 Western Jets Cup Winners (AFL).

Individual results

Place Name Time Age Group

2 Jennifer Mendes 11:14.1 f 13 Years

30 Erin Keenan 12:23.3 f 13 Years

36 Georgia Bertrand 12:34.3 f 13 Years

43 Catherine Mendes 12:39.5 f 13 Years

52 Jessie Andrew 12:50.2 f 13 Years

1 Amelia Mazza-Downie 10:13.3 f 14 Years

8 Lucy Bongiovanni 11:32.6 f 14 Years

23 Chloe Germano 12:11.4 f 14 Years

34 Heaven Lee Valenti 12:31.4 f 14 Years

72 Renee Laszczak 14:03.3 f 14 Years

30 Cassandra Moraleja 12:01.0 f 15 Years

31 Mikayla Adam 12:01.2 f 15 Years

70 Victoria Lockley 13:09.3 f 15 Years

73 Mars Lester 11:46.4 m 13 Years

2 Ryhan Thomas 10:03.1 m 14 Years

3 Kirk Shanahan 10:18.0 m 14 Years

30 Thomas Butler 11:05.1 m 14 Years

52 Lachlan Smart 11:27.0 m 14 Years

56 Sebastien Lumumba 11:29.3 m 14 Years

7 Cody Shanahan 09:53.4 m 15 Years

SPORTS RESULTS (cont.)

BIKE-A-THON

Congratulations on the fantastic effort by the Maribyrnong community at the first ever bike-a-thon Ride to Conquer CANCER. Staff and students rode their heart out in 15 minute blocks from 9 to 3pm to ride a total of 1400 km. At this stage we have raised over $1700 for the Peter Mac Cancer Hospital. Thank you to all the students and families who participated and donated. Congratulations to Cody Rodwell 7D on riding the furthest in 15 min. He rode 10.5km and to Makayla Hellmann on raising the most money $286. A great effort by all. Ms Smyth

Team results 3rd placed Team

Place Name Time Age Group

2 Jennifer Mendes 11:14.1 f 13 Years

30 Erin Keenan 12:23.3 f 13 Years

36 Georgia Bertrand 12:34.3 f 13 Years

43 Catherine Mendes 12:39.5 f 13 Years

1st placed Team

Place Name Time Age Group

1 Amelia Mazza-Downie 10:13.3 f 14 Years

8 Lucy Bongiovanni 11:32.6 f 14 Years

23 Chloe Germano 12:11.4 f 14 Years

34 Heaven Lee Valenti 12:31.4 f 14 Years

1st placed Team

Place Name Time Age Group

2 Ryhan Thomas 10:03.1 m 14 Years

3 Kirk Shanahan 10:18.0 m 14 Years

30 Thomas Butler 11:05.1 m 14 Years

52 Lachlan Smart 11:27.0 m 14 Years

YEAR 12 STUDIO ART AND SARIP BIG DAY IN

Lead light is the chosen medium for Will

Leader in Studio Art. He worked with the

Sezen Kayhan worked with

acrylic on canvas.

Fiona Tran concentrated on pencil

on paper, with a warrior theme.

Sev Guzelyurur has worked on a series of acrylic

paintings based on her own photographs

Wire is the chosen medium for

Tayla Domonji making her

sculptures.

Watercolour pencils were chosen by

Ai Vu to express her ideas.

Lainey Crofts has developed a

folio of wooden paintings,

Asli Sumer puts the finishing touches to her

wooden collage in Studio Arts.

Chloe Walker is making fabric

designs using lino printing.

Ben Iliva tries out some colour

palettes for his theme of flight.

Analyss Alvarez did paintings on wood and

cubes of acrylic to create sculptural paintings.

Year 11 students enjoy the meal they

designed and made on the Big Day In.

Lainey Crofts, Mandy Passmore, Ms Beyer and Ms

Grant take a break on the Big Day In SARIP careers

expo.

Helpers at the SARIP Big Day In

BBQ lunch.

2013 BILL TURNER CUP

Over 400 Schools recently competed in the Bill Turner Cup, making it one of the world’s largest team sport competitions. The 2013 Bill Turner Cup qualifying campaign was an extensive process. Maribyrnong College progressed from group stages held in Victoria to further rounds in Wodonga before heading to Newcastle to compete in the Finals. After being defeated 3-1 by Trinity Grammar from NSW (eventual winners) in the semi-final, Maribyrnong College ended the tournament in 4th place.

The attitude and dedication of the students in the squad was impeccable as was the way in which they conducted themselves throughout the tournament. The boys displayed leadership qualities on and off the field resulting in praise from staff, other schools and tournament organisers. Many thanks also to the parents, friends and families for their continual support throughout the tournament.

Students involved over different stages of the 2013 Bill Turner Cup: Adem Or Aaron Caldwell Darcy Zerafa Rory Brian Venjo Fresnido Hayden Tennant Nicholas Bartolo Matthew Bartolo Djordje Aleksic Archie Sweeney Kyle Borg Rory Curran Lachlan Smith Sebastian Lumumba Ethan O'Connell Stelios Tzanoudakis Connor Metcalfe Nikolas Gatsoulis

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COURSE SELECTION EXPO

On Tuesday 20th August, the Senior School Course Selection Expo was held for Year 9 and 10 parents, carers and students. This is an important occasion for our students, as it is assists them in selecting the subjects that will determine their pathways into future study after school and, eventually, into their future careers. For the first time in their school lives, students moving into Years 10 and 11 have real control over the subjects they study, which is why they need to have the best advice we can provide so that they are able to choose wisely.

The Expo was held in the College Hall from 5.45pm until 8pm. Teachers from each Key Learning Area created a display, and were available to explain what the requirements were for each of the subjects taught in Year 10 and the VCE. We also had stands for Careers Counselling, American College Pathways and the Sports and Recreation Industry Program.

Our Careers Coordinator, Josie Butera arranged for tertiary institutions, both universities and TAFE colleges to have stands at the Expo, these included Melbourne University, Victoria University, RMIT and Latrobe University.

They were able to offer advice on courses students may wish to follow after finishing their school studies.

We were really pleased to see how many of our students and their families were able to attend the Expo. I know how much effort the teaching staff put into organising this event, and it is gratifying to have such a good turnout despite the weather – and it certainly was a cold and rainy night! It showed how much importance is placed on the education of our students by our parents and carers, and I am sure that everybody found the evening worthwhile. Mr Chamberlain - Curriculum Coordinator.

MARIBYRNONG VOLLEYBALL

Bendigo Championships tournament was held on Sunday the 8th September. Over 35 students packed into 2 mini buses and we departed the College on Saturday afternoon. We had dinner at La Porchetta in Bendigo and stayed overnight at the Bendigo Park Lane Holiday Park. The Senior Girls (M Adam, V Maslov, B Pyritz, T Mangles, R Valentine Bell, A Gould) won the silver medal in a tight contest against the Heidelberg Division 1 State League team. The other teams performed well and improved as the day progressed. Senior Boys: B Tran, Z Santamaria, R Beer, D Mauro, N Giourmas, D Linnell U/16 Girls: M Palumbo, C Joel, M Fernandez, S Singh, J Barun, L Adam, C Gashi U/15 Girls: K Knight, T Wright, M Presti, E Worthington, E Ortiz, T Butterworth, F Adan

U/14 Mixed: D Beer, L Taylor, C Glen, N Zoch, T Pham, J Seymour, H Bazzano