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Newsletter2017

Issue 11: FRIDAY 7 JULY 2017

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Ms Paddy McEvoyPRINCIPAL

Dear Parents/Guardians, Friends and Students of SAC, This week marks NAIDOC Week, a time to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The theme for 2017 is Our Languages Matter, and there is a focus on the importance of maintaining languages in order to strengthen and preserve culture. Our own ATSI students have undertaken a huge range of cultural activities this term, including art workshops with artist Chris Crebbin, and dance workshops for all Year 5 students with Gina Rings. Next term we are preparing to install some artwork in the Dunlevie Courtyard, with symbols representing the different cultural roots of our ATSI students. We look forward to watching these pieces emerge from this collaboration between Chris and students from Reception to Year 12.

Continued page 2.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

'Live as One' poster by Ruby Cichero 7KO SA Refugee Week, Youth Poster Awards

Monday 24 July 2017

Reception to Year 12 Students Commence Term 3

• From the Principal Continued.......................2

• Primary Mass 2017............................................3

• The Uniform Shop Info.....................................4

• Term 3 Diary (Weeks 1 & 2).............................4

• Canteen Roster Term 3 (Weeks 1 & 2)...........4

• 100 Days of School.............................................5

• Year 5 Drama.......................................................6

• Music News....................................................7, 8

• Primary Sport..............................................9, 10

• Secondary Sport.......................................10, 11

• Chancery Lane Montessori Pre- School.....12

• Art News.............................................................13

• Miles of Love.....................................................14

• National Refugee Week.................................15

• Learning about History..................................15

• Yellakka Yellarkarri...........................................16

• Knitting Over the Winter Holidays..............17

• National Consistent Collection of Data....17


The Year 7 Canberra trip has become a highlight of the Year 7 students’ educational experience. Our four Year 7 classes have just returned from their 5-day trip as part of their Civics and Citizenship unit. The girls approached this opportunity with great enthusiasm for what was an action-packed week, where they visited many of our nation’s significant cultural sites. They developed their knowledge of Australia’s federal government and legal system through visits to the Australian Federal Parliament and the High Court of Australia. They were excited to visit the Royal Australian Mint to watch money being made and learn about the history of Australian currency, along with many more unique experiences. The Year 7’s represented the school beautifully and we will no doubt see the benefits of this amazing experience in their learning in the years to come.

From The Principal (continued).

This is just one of many active collaborations between the year levels. This week 6LM and R-AH participated in a drama activity where the Year 6 students acted out their favourite children’s stories for the Receptions. All the students enjoyed the activity very much, and it was lovely to see the relationships developing between the girls.Year 12 exams conclude today, and our Year 12 students are essentially two-thirds of the way through their final year at the College. This cohort continues to impress us with their mature and confident approach to their studies, as well as their capacity to engage in a broad range of curriculum extension activities. They are leading by example, and we hope they continue to enjoy all aspects of school life in their final semester.

Year 10 and 11 students have participated in full-day retreats this fortnight. Taking time out from study to reflect upon their place in the world and their spiritual values is an important part of helping young people to maintain perspective. The beginning of Semester 2 offers the opportunity for renewed energy and direction, and we hope the students enjoyed the experience..

Wishing everyone a relaxing change of pace during the school holidays,

Ms Paddy McEvoyPRINCIPAL

The SIA (Support in Action) program is a special initiative building connections between the Reception and Year 6 students, which focuses on student wellbeing. The program promotes friendship and support between these year levels, through regular collaboration and planned meaningful, cooperative activities. It promotes a sense of community, belonging and fosters school spirit. For our Year 6’s, it acknowledges their leadership, responsibility and pride in their ability to be helpful. One of the most recent activities has been the Year 6 students supporting the Receptions with their sight words and reading before school.

Canberra adventure - A trip to remember...

Year 7 students enjoying the sunny day at Canberra

Year 10 and 11 students participating in full-day retreats


PRIMARY MASS 2017

Last Wednesday 5 July 2017, the Primary School End of Semester Mass was celebrated by Fr Charles Gauci in the St Francis Xavier Cathedral. The theme of 'Care for Our Common Home' from Pope Francis letter Laudato Si (2015) reminded us to care for our world: all of creation including one another. Fr Charles asked us to all think of ways that we can fulfil this in our everyday lives by being a light for others: being helpful and respectful towards each other and caring for our environment. The Primary Mass choir led us in our celebration, Reception classes provided decorations for this sacred space with Year 3 classes involved in processions, Year 4 reading prayers, Year 6 as readers and Year 7 as ushers and setting up the sacred space and acting as ushers.Thank you to our Ministers of the Eucharist, Ms McEvoy, Ms Simpson, Ms Osborn and Ms Sofia, our altar servers, Rachael and Emily, and to all students and teachers for their wonderful singing and participation.Following Mass, the Primary Awards were c onducted by Primary Coordinator Ms Kellie Osborn. Certificates were presented to students by our Principal Ms Paddy McEvoy assisted by Ms Christine Simpson.

Ms Sandra SofiaRELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR R-7


Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

124 JulyFran Buller/ Di YoungMelissa Sundaram

25 JulySue Moyle

26 JulyBronya Keller

27 JulyPam Robinson

28 JulySue Cecere

231 JulyFran Buller/ Di Young

1 AugustKristy Liddicoat

2 AugustAnn Shattock

3 AugustPam Robinson

4 AugustHelp needed

Canteen Roster, Term 3 (Weeks 1 & 2)

Term 3 Diary For Students and Parents (Weeks 1 & 2)Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1

24 JulyReception to Year 12 Students Commence Term 3

25 July 26 July 27 JulyDuke of Edinburgh’s Award: Bronze Walk Camp beginsL2&3 Year 8-12 Australian Mathematics Competition

28 JulyDuke of Edinburgh’s Award: Bronze Walk Camp ends

2

31 JulyGold Dukes Tiwi Island Residential Project beginsYear 7, 8, 9 & 12 Reports issued to students

1 August10am School TourL5 All Year 11 students: Year 11 12 Subject Selection info - Part 1 (McAuley Auditorium)L6 All Year 10 students: Year 10 11 Subject Selection info - Part 1 (McAuley Auditorium)

2 AugustYear 10 Languages Day

3 August 4 AugustGold Dukes Tiwi Island Residential Project endsNewsletter available on SAC websiteBalaklava Eisteddfod - some SAC Music students

JULY HOLIDAY OPENING HOURSFRIDAY 21 JULY

9am to 4pmTerm operating hours will then resume on Tuesday 25th July

TERM HOURSTuesdays & Thursdays 8:15am-11:30am,

Wednesdays 1pm-4pm

Commemorative jumpersAll Year 12 girls who are wanting to purchase a commemorative jumper are advised to come and try on sizes to place their order before Thursday 27 July. The samples will be ready to try on during the first week back to school in Term 3 during the uniform shop opening hours and also on Friday 21 July in the school holidays. No orders will be accepted after Thursday 27 July.

Surface Pro 3 PensWant to purchase a surface pro 3 pen for a great price? Then pop into the uniform shop for a bargain price of $51 per pen.

Hurry while stock lasts!Winter scarves, gloves and umbrellas are now

available in the uniform shop.

SAC UNIFORM SHOP

Tuesday 1 August 2017 at 10am

53 Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA 5000Ph 8217 3200 | [email protected]

www.sac.sa.edu.au CRICOS Provider No: 00371F

A Ministry of Mercy Education Ltd

2017 School Tour Dates:

TERM 3 Tuesday 1 August at 10amTuesday 12 September at 10am

TERM 4Tuesday 24 October at 10am

ELC to Year 12 City School for Girls

SCHOOL TOUR

http://www.reconciliation.org.au/nrw/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Reconciliation-Poster-WebReady_A3_FINAL.pdf


CELEBRATING 100 DAYS OF SCHOOL!On Friday 30 June, Reception classes R-KR and R-AH celebrated their 100th day of school at St Aloysius College. The students participated in a range of activities that centred around the number 100 including ‘What would you buy with $100?’ and ‘What will you do before you turn 100 years old?’. Students completed 100 exercises, came face to face with their 100 year old self and took 100 steps from the Redden centre to commemorate their 100 days of learning at St Aloysius. They were also set the challenge of creating a piece of artwork using the number 100. The day was a wonderful celebration of just how far each student has come since their first day of school.

Ms Amanda Hickey & Ms Kate RustonRECEPTION TEACHERS

Reception students celebrated 100 days of school!

Serena proudly showing her 100 days of school poster Commemorating 100 days of learning at St Aloysius College


This term, Year 5 classes have been learning performing skills as part of their drama program. Students worked on developing skills and techniques of voice and movement to create character, mood and atmosphere. In groups, students rehearsed plays and memorised lines. To celebrate their efforts, students performed in the drama theatre in front of students and invited family members.

Ms Joanne Villis, Ms Sasha Khammash & MrMichael Heath YEAR 5 TEACHERS

YEAR 5 DRAMA


It was great to welcome back to SAC the 'Salaka' Sharing the Spirit of Africa Interactive Drumming performers. This energetic group entertained the Year 3 to 5 students and teachers on Wednesday 28 June 2017. The show was highly interactive, a hands-on, culturally rich and informative presentation by authentic visiting artists from Ghana and West Africa. Over 200 drums were used so that every student could play an African rhythm, transforming the students into a percussion ensemble. The students were also taught a traditional African song to accompany the drumming rhythm and experienced African dancing. As well as being very involved, the students heard stories of African children growing up in the villages and witnessed traditional African dances as they are performed in Ghana.

Ms Linda Clemente MUSIC COORDINATOR

MUSIC NEWS

Friday 4 August 2017 (Week 2)The SAC Rock Band and Catch 22 Vocal Ensemble will be competing in the Balaklava Eisteddfod. Thursday 10 August, Friday 11 August &Saturday 12 August 2017 (Week 3)School Musical Production week. Student members of the Musical Production Ensemble have been working tirelessly throughout Term 2 in preparation for the musical production ‘Oliver’.

Tuesday 29 August 2017 (Week 6)The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Gold Award Ceremony. The Senior String Ensemble will be performing at this prestigious event attended by His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia and other distinguished guests.

Thursday 31 August 2017, at 7pm (Week 6)The Senior Choir will be singing at the Sacrament of Confirmation Mass to be held at the Cathedral.

Tuesday 12 September 2017 (Week 8)Annual Spring Concert

Tuesday 19 & Wednesday 20 September (Week 9)Catholic School Music Festival.

Further information regarding these events will be provided closer to the date.

Upcoming Performances in Term 3


2017 Catholic Schools Music FestivalSAVE THE DATE!

2017 Catholic Schools Music FestivalSAVE THE DATE!

Tuesday 19 September 2017 (Week 3)Wednesday 20 September 2017 (Week 9)Venue: Adelaide Entertainment Centre

Times: 7.30pm - 9.15pmTickets: available in Term 3

The Festival is more than just a week of performances. It is a year of education!

Students from differing backgrounds come together and share social and emotional interaction in a positive learning environment. We are nurturing their spiritual growth and fortifying one of the many strengths that Catholic schools have to offer.

It’s about being the best you can be and striving for excellence toward a common goal. Sounds cliché?

It is! And it is very valuable to our young people.

In essence it is about being able to experience the journey involving a large scale professional performance in one of Adelaide’s most prestigious venues; the learning, the focus, the goal, the practise, the personal effort, the teamwork, the comradeship, the adrenalin, the exhilaration, the bond, the support, the love and the culminating spiritual growth.

In an effort to promote a wider recognition for this excellent event and to uphold the benefits to our youth, we seek your support. Come along to the Entertainment Centre in September and see what these students have been preparing for during the past six months!


PRIMARY SPORT

Congratulations to all of the students who have participated in Term 2 Primary Sport. It has been a busy, successful and enjoyable term of sport, with many great achievements to celebrate. A special mention to the Year 1 students who finished their Come 'n' Try Zumba program this week and to the AeroSchools girls who performed their Aerobics routine for the first time at the Primary Assembly this week. The routine is looking fantastic! We are looking forward to the continuation of Winter sports into Term 3.

After School Sport

AeroSchools team perfecting their routine

SAC Gold Lacrosse Team doing their team cheer Come 'n' Try

The Come 'n' Try programs for Reception to Year 3 students will continue next term for all of those students who nominated in either Term 1 or 2. The table below outlines the dates, time and location of these programs:

Looking ahead to Term 3Reception - Term 3

Gymnastics

Tuesday 1 August

3:30pm to 4:15pm

Gym, 2nd level

(Judith Redden Centre)

Tuesday 8 August

Tuesday 15 August

Tuesday 22 August

Year 1 - Term 3

Mini Tennis

Tuesday 29 August

3:30pm to 4:15pm

Gym, 2nd level


Tuesday 5 September

Tuesday 12 September

Tuesday 19 September

Year 2 - Term 3

Basketball

Tuesday 9 August

3:30pm to 4:15pm

Gym, 2nd level


Tuesday 16 August

Tuesday 23 August

Tuesday 30 August

Tuesday 6 September

The Winter sports will continue next term for Years 4-6 students. Please see the table below for the starting dates of Years 4-6 sport in Term 3:

Year 4-6 after-school Sport

Basketball Netball Lacrosse Aero-schools

GamesWednesday 26

July (Week 1)

Thursday 3 August

(Week 2)

Saturday 29 July

(End of Week 1)N/A

TrainingsTraining for

all Basketball teams resumes (Week 1 Term 3)

Training for all teams resumes

Thursday 3 August at

4:00pm(Week 2)

Training resumes

Tuesday lunch (Week 1)

Friday 28 July(End of Week 1)

Term 4 Primary Sport Nominations

GamesFriday 4 August(Week 2, Term 3)

Friday 18 August(Week 4, Term 3)

Access the following link from the SAC website

https://saca.formstack.com/forms/sport

Contact Information for Primary Sport Coordinator:Ms Katie Fenoughty

08 8217 3200 | 0447 512 480 [email protected]

Access the following link from the SAC website https://saca.formstack.com/forms/sport

Access the following link from the SAC website https://saca.formstack.com/forms/sport


Our Year 6/7 SAPSASA Soccer team played their third round knockout match against Highgate Primary School on Tuesday 4 July. The girls fought hard against a few strong players on the opposition team but were unable to come away with the win this time. Congratulations to all of the girls on their commitment to training and games and their team spirit shown throughout. Thank you to Mr Alan Brown for coaching the girls over the past term. On Tuesday 4 July the Yr 6/7 SAPSASA and a Year 6 afterschool Netball team participated in the SACPSSA Netball carnival at Priceline Stadium. The girls played 6 games each across the day, in which they demonstrated strong leads, good drives and some excellent defense. The SAPSASA team finished the day undefeated and had a lot of fun working together. The Year 6 team was also successful, winning 3 of their 6 games. A big thank you to Tanysha Lodge 8KO and Georgia Bergamasco 9SC for umpiring the teams and to Ella Molloy 10EH and Sophie Beaton 10EH for coaching the girls. Congratulations girls on your display of great sportsmanship and teamwork. The SAPSASA Basketball team will resume training Week 1 Wednesday lunchtime in preparation for their games on Thursday 10 August, Term 3 Week 3.

SAPSASA/SACPSSA Sport

Thank you! Thank you to all parents, staff, students & coaches who have been involved in Primary Sport for Term 2. Your support is greatly appreciated. I look forward to working with you again next term and wish you all a relaxing and well-deserved break over the holidays.

Ms Katie FenoughtyPRIMARY SPORT COORDINATOR

Primary Sport (continued).

SECONDARY SPORT

As another exciting and busy term of sport draws to a close, I would like to say thank you to the many parents, old scholars, staff and students who have made this term a great success. A special thank you to the coaches for conducting weekly training sessions and organising teams on game days and also thank you to parents for scoring and timing for netball and lacrosse each week. This assistance is much appreciated and has added to the smooth running of sport at SAC.

Term 2/3 Secondary Sport

Winter sport does run over Term 2 and 3 as it is a split season comprising of twelve weeks. Please note that all winter season sports netball, lacrosse and badminton games will recommence in Term 3 at the end of Week 1 on Saturday 29 July. Soccer games will recommence in Term 3 (Week 1) on Tuesday 25 July and football on Thursday 27 July. Please refer to the team draw for games times and venues. Training for all Secondary Sport teams will commence Term 3 Week 1.

Term 3 Information

• All players are required to attend all meetings, training sessions and games.

• If a player will be absent from a game or training a parent/guardian (not the player) must notify the appropriate Sport Coordinator via email, text message or phone call at the earliest possible time, preferably at least one day prior to the game or training session.

• If a student is absent from a training session or game and has not provided sufficient notification via the one of the above methods she will receive a warning. If this happens a second time the Behaviour Management Policy will be applied (refer SAC Student Diary).

• Students are required to be at all games at least 15 minutes prior to the starting time.

• Students are required to wear the full correct Physical Education uniform to, from and during sport, including training sessions.

A friendly reminder of the SAC Sport Policies

• Students and parents must follow the St Aloysius College Sport - Code of Conduct for all SAC sporting events.

Transport and supervision:• Parents/Guardians are responsible for transport of their child to

and from the sport venue. SAC staff or coaches will be supervising from 10 minutes prior to the game and until 10 minutes after its conclusion. Parents/Guardians are expected to be punctual and considerate of supervising staff.

• Parents/Guardians have provided contact phone numbers and emergency contact details to the school. Please ensure that these remain up-to-date so that parents/guardians/emergency contacts can be contacted quickly in an emergency.

• Parents/Guardians must collect their child/children from sport. Any other arrangements for the collection of children from sport must be notified in writing

Congratulations to Emma whose East Adelaide District SAPSASA Hockey Team won the State Championship last week after a big week of games. Well done Emma!

Year 6/7 SAPSASA Netball Team with coach Sophie

Year 6 afterschool Netball Team with coach Ella

Ruby scoring a goal for the 6/7 Netball Team


Contact Information for Secondary Sport Coordinator: Ms Vashti Casserly-Lund 0447 937 709 | 8217 3233 [email protected]

Why is it important to be on time to matches and training?

• To adequately warm up as a team allowing players to physically and mentally prepare for the physical activity ahead.

• So the coach can implement their planned game strategy or training session and not have to make last minute changes.

• To allow the coaches sufficient time to organise the scoring and timing of games by the parents who are rostered on that day.

The Term 4 secondary sport nominations for water polo, lacrosse clinics, basketball, tennis, touch football and indoor volleyball are to be completed online. Students in Year 7-12 who are interested in nominating must access the Secondary Sport Handbook from the SAC website. This document provides a summary of the sport options available in Term 4 for Year 7 -12 students as well as instructions on how to nominate. Students will also be emailed a secondary sport overview with information regarding nominating for Term 4 sport early in Term 3. Nominations for 2017 Secondary Term 4 sport open Friday 4 August, Term 3 (Week 2) and will close Friday 18 August (Week 4). Nominations and payments will not be accepted after this date. For further information, please contact me.

Term 2/3 Secondary Sport

Brooke has been selected to represent South Australia in the U16 Australian Junior Basketball Championships held in Western Australia from July 7-15. Well done Brooke and good luck to the U16 South Australian Girls Basketball Team!

Left: Brooke being presented her U16 South Australian

Basketball singlet

The Open and Year 10 Knockout Basketball teams, as well as the Open KO Volleyball team will play their Round 1 matches early on Term 3. I look forward to sharing the results of these matches next term. Good luck girls.

Ms Vashti Casserly-LundSECONDARY SPORT COORDINATOR

Knock-Out Sport Information

NOMINATE FOR 2017 TERM 4 SPORT!Go to the following site from Friday 4 August 2017 to complete the

online nomination and payment for sport at SAC.https://SACA.formstack.com/forms/sport

Link available on the school website. Select the online payment tab from the homepage.

Secondary Sport (continued).

Congratulations!

Grace in attack for the Year 10 B SAC 1 Netball Team

Ataliah & Olivia combine in defence for the Year 12 B SAC 1 Team Year 11 SAC 2 B Netball Team

Caitlin takes a long range shot for the Year 10 C SAC 2 Netball Team

https://SACA.formstack.com/forms/sport


SECONDARY SPORT CHANCERY LANE - MONTESSORI PRE-SCHOOL

It’s been such a busy, productive and interactive term here at Chancery Lane! Small groups of children have been taking turns to go on community walks on a weekly basis to some local services and destinations such as the all-time favourite Central Market, Adelaide City Library, the Botanic Gardens, Japanese Himeji Garden and Bonython Park. All these experiences were planned based on the children’s interests and their conversations on places in our community they would like to explore.

Another highlight during the term was a special visit from some Police officers with their police car. The children enjoyed having a sit in the car and then watching the flashing lights and listening to the sirens! The Police officers talked about their roles in keeping the community safe and the children even got the opportunity to look at their hand cuffs and batons up close!

The Chancery Lane Montessori Pre-School Team

"These experiences were planned based on the

children’s interests and their conversations on places in our community they would

like to explore."


ART NEWS

Currently the foyer gallery is showcasing examples of work from the Semester 1 Year 8-11 Visual Art and Design students. Please take time to come and view this diverse range of work from our very talented students. Highlights of the exhibition are the Year 10 Design students roof top garden designs, Year 9 perspective paintings, Year 11 landscape paintings and a wonderful collection of ceramic monsters created by Year 8 Art students. The exhibition will be on display over July in the school foyer.

Foyer Gallery Exhibitions

On Monday 26 June 2017, I attended the launch of the SA Refugee Week, Youth Poster Awards Exhibition, held at the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, UniSA City West Campus. This exhibition celebrates the role and influence of refugees in our Australian community. One of our students Ruby received a commendation for her sensitive and moving poster titled 'Live as One'. She was one of only four Primary students from across the state to receive an award and we congratulate her on her effort and achievement. During the exhibition opening I was also delighted to catch up with an old scholar, Boadecia Pocz- Kitchen who is studying Art at the University of South Australia. Her clever and striking poster of a maze creatively captured the struggle of refugees. I would also like to congratulate all the SAC students who created beautiful artworks but whose work was unfortunately not chosen for the exhibition; Leila Young, Siena Kellerman-Clark ,Mia Young , Mika Ravell, Revathi Sathurrayar, Marisa Fyfe, Natalie Bellardino. Their posters are currently on display in the Art room.

SA Refugee Week Poster Awards Exhibition 2017

Art Excursion to Study Contemporary Aboriginal Art

In the lead up to NAIDOC week, a small group of students visited the Art Gallery of South Australia to learn about Aboriginal Art. Helen Bullis who showed us a range of indigenous artworks guided us around the gallery. The girls found her explanations of the artworks entertaining and informative.

Ms Michelle BarrattVISUAL ART COORDINATOR

Students' Reflections

I learnt that Aboriginal Art is not just dot painting. Nikita Read 8KOI was interested in finding out that there is often a hidden story behind the main story. Maja Tongerie 9SCI loved the blue dot painting with the viewpoint from heaven. Sara Pacella 9NWMy favourite was the portraits of rich people and the way the artist showed his opinion of them. Cheyanne Noble 9AWI loved the tent installation, it was fun. Lily Butler-Bull 9VC

A small group of students went on a tour of Aboriginal Art at the Art Gallery of South Australia.

Left to right: Lily, Cheyanne, Maya, Nikita & Sara

Ruby in front of her poster

'Live as One' Poster

SAC old scholar Boadecia Pocz- Kitchen’s poster on

display at the SA Refugee Week, Youth Poster Awards


MILES OF LOVEIt’s been almost two months since I boarded the plane from Adelaide to Arusha in Tanzania. There are no words to describe what this experience has been so far, but one thing’s certain - a lot is shared between St Aloysius College and The School of St Jude. We’re both diverse communities with a commitment to delivering quality education. More than this, Justice and Mercy are our common values. Every child is treated equally at St Jude’s. They are bright, bubbly and attentive. At first glance, they appear carefree and like any Australian school kid. However, each one of our students and their families knows what it means to endure hardship.Thanks to our wonderful SAC community and the generous donation of $5000 raised from the 2017 Walkathon and on Mercy Day, one of the St Jude’s school buses will be maintained for the next twelve months. The significance of this donation can’t be overstated: SAC is literally easing the rough journey of some of Tanzania’s future leaders. Our bus fleet picks up students between Standard 1-5 (Reception-Year 5) every morning and drops them home again at night. Some of these students leave for school as early as 6.30am and arrive home as late as 6.30pm at night. It’s a blessing to wake up to the sound of chirping voices outside my bedroom window, as energetic children pour out of the bus and onto the playground, ready to begin their school day. Roads here aren’t well-maintained and can be dangerous, which is why bus maintenance is so important. Three days after I arrived, a different school’s bus traversing tough terrain through pouring rain veered off a steep road. 35 people were killed in the crash – all but three were school children. Through constantly maintaining our buses, we do our very best to prevent such tragedies – and I do mean we. SAC is more than a school community, it’s a vehicle for empowerment of 1300 girls in Australia, and now, for 1800 of Tanzania’s most exceptional, yet disadvantaged children. On behalf of everyone at The School of St Jude – thank you for walking with us and for us.

Ms Maddie Kelly FORMER SAC STUDENT WELFARE SUPPORT OFFICER

http://www.schoolofstjude.org/st-judes-in-action/super-supporters

Click on the link below to read more about

SAC's Super Supporters!

Bus driver, Catherine and Maddie celebrate St Aloysius College's generous $5000 contribution to maintaining a school bus for one year!

Maddie admires St Jude's students who have overcome so much in pursuit of an education.




NATIONAL REFUGEE WEEKDuring Week 8 JAM took part in a number of activities for National Refugee Week. St Aloysius College has a long history of working with refugee communities and advocating for fair treatment of asylum seekers, especially children. On Tuesday 20 June 2017, International Refugee Day, students took part in a 'Detention for Detention', standing in solidarity with young people in detention centres. During this time the girls wrote letters welcoming refugees into our community. These letters have been given to students who are part of a tutoring group working with students from refugee backgrounds and are hopefully the start of an ongoing relationship between the communities.Senior students from JAM were able to make a trip to the Migration Museum and visited the memorial wall. This wall holds plaques that have been put up by different communities around South Australia to commemorate groups who have sought refuge here since the late 19th century. There are plaques from communities that sought refuge after World War 2, as well as people fleeing ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, Africa and Europe. This trip was a way for the group to reflect on Australia’s long history of providing aid and security for people seeking refuge.During the week, students worked to create a 'Wall of Simple Acts'. The girls came up with simple acts that they could take to help make others feel welcome. This was displayed in the courtyard so that all the students could share their ideas, as well as help to inspire others to take simple acts.

Penned reflections from Year 10 on Learning about HistoryAll Year 10 students attended a Referendum performance by Brett Hunt on Monday 3 July 2017. Below are students’ reflective comments:

Brett’s presentation gave us a clear insight into the history of the civil rights movement in Australia and America. We found his performance very intriguing and it portrayed the connections between music and history overall; this was very beneficial as it opened our eyes to the impact of racism then and now. Stella Atkins, Tully Hansen-Williams and Lara Kellermann-Clarke 10EH

Brett’s presentation was very informative and enabled us to understand the injustice and the disgraceful ways in which indigenous Australians and African Americans were treated. The cruelty and harassment, which occurred, is very important part of our history as it has developed the world we live in today. We still live in a society filled with discrimination. In the past, we have not been good listeners but if we stop and allow indigenous Australians to talk and share their ideas we can establish rights and defeat the barrier between the cultures of Australia. Phoebe Price 10EH

Brett’s presentation incorporated different styles of performance from story telling to music. His dynamic style introduced us to many different aspects of the American and Australian civil rights movements. He spoke of the importance history has to movements today, educating and inspiring new

people to stand with those who are still fighting to be heard. Brett highlighted the importance of listening to the experiences of the oppressed so we can find better ways forward for everyone. Louise Jackson 10EH

The presentation was an engaging and educational insight in to inequality and racial segregation within USA and Australia. His performance allowed the audience to be involved and connected making us feel as if we were reliving the historical injustices. The presentation shone a light on how important history is and that we should learn from the past whilst taking on new ways of understanding historical context in order to improve the future. His use of music, song and quotes further enhanced the performance by providing more depth and information. Sophia Briggs 10EH

Brett’s performance brought the study of history alive by using multiple techniques that benefitted the audience. Music played a major part in the performance as it allowed viewers to gain a deeper insight into the oppression during the civil rights movement in both Australia and America. The lyrics and the tone of the music was able to give the audience an understanding of the emotions prevalent in suffering communities of the time. He used his personal experiences to support his outlook on the period and made it more relevant. Overall, Brett’s performance was educational as well as entertaining. Ruby Roberts 10EH

The Primary school took part in an art piece, with each student creating a paper people chain. These chains have been displayed in the Undercroft as a reminder of this year theme: 'With Courage Let us all Combine'. This gave students a chance to create beautiful, meaningful piece as a community.

Ms Katie OzgoSTUDENT WELFARE SUPPORT OFFICER


YELLAKKA YELLARKARRIEach year the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education team from Catholic Education SA offer a leadership program for secondary indigenous students. This program is designed to build self-esteem and promote the importance of culture and identity. This year five students attended from SAC.The students were given an opportunity to unpack their identity and challenge current social stereotypes. Working with outstanding indigenous role-models, Ernie Dingo and Jonathan Lindsay-Tjapaltjarri Hermawan, students investigated ways of making changes for a better future. Our students worked with like-minded peers to develop, challenge and extend their leadership qualities. The teachers from SAC who attended the program also participated in professional development, where they learnt more about indigenous culture and the role they play in promoting reconciliation in schools.

Ms Jo TappATSI FOCUS TEACHER


Knitting Over The Winter Holidays!

Our lovely students and staff have been sharing their time and talents to help the homeless keep warm this winter. You too can add your squares to our Blankets of Love. Simply knit 20 cm squares of any pattern and colour using 8 ply wool on size 4 needles. Send them to Ms Heuzenroeder or leave them at the SAC Office. Thank you to Christine's mum who knitted enough squares for two blankets and Samantha's grandmother who crocheted two blankets for our MIAP project.

Ms Wendy HeuzenroederBLANKETS OF LOVE COORDINATOR

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Blankets of love!

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)From 2015, all government and non-government schools in Australia have been required to participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) on School Students with a Disability. The Data Collection provides all Australian schools, education authorities and the community with nationally consistent information about the number of school students with a disability and the level of adjustment being made to enable the students to access and participate on the same basis as their peers.

Students’ personal details are de-identified in the data collection and aggregated information is provided to Catholic Education SA who further de-identify and aggregate the data before providing the data to the Department of Education.

Parents/carers can decide whether they want their child’s information to be included in the Data Collection. Please notify me if this is your decision. There are no consequences for not participating in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data. Please contact Larissa Caudle, Special Education Coordinator if you have any questions.

Ms Christine SimpsonDEPUTY PRINCIPAL

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