Vol. 42 No. 07 21 March 2013 Dear members of the Marcellin College family,

This is a year of simplicity at Marcellin. A year when we reflect on our desire to be people of authenticity and integrity. A year when we focus on the dignity of each person in our community and a year when we attempt to do good quietly with humility and modestly. With this idea in mind I was immensely buoyed by the announcement of the naming our new Pope. In choosing our new Holy Father, the Church is sending a clear message to us all about the sought of Church we wish to be. Pope Francis presents himself as a man of simplicity, modesty and humility. A man who has actively reached out to those in greatest need and person who wishes to walk among his people. In choosing the name Francis he has defined the type of leadership he will bring to our Church. St Francis of Assisi was a man who devoted his life to the service of the most disadvantaged of his community. He shunned the privileged life he had been born into in order to walk with and live with those in poverty. He believed the best way to bring the Good News of Jesus to his community was by example. St Francis once said Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words. He displayed his humility when he suggested If God can work through me, he can work through anyone. He demonstrated his selflessness when he told us most famously that it is giving that we receive. I look forward with great anticipation and hope to the leadership and direction Pope Francis will bring to us all.

It is with this notion of simplicity in mind that I highlight today the work of a group of people in our College who do much good quietly for the boys in their care – our Pastoral Leaders. These dedicated staff are at the very heart of Pastoral care at Marcellin. Each day as I wander in and out of classrooms during morning Pastoral I witness people who are devoted to the young men in their charge. I observe teachers who show great love and concern for their boys, who have an intimate knowledge of each student in their pastoral group and who walk along side their boys through their time here at Marcellin. In speaking with many of you I hear wonderful stories of care and thoughtfulness regarding the work of these people. I hear boys too speak with great affection and gratitude towards their Pastoral Leader. I firmly believe that one of the most significant reasons for the easy transition which many of our students experience in commencing at Marcellin is due in no small part to the work of these dedicated people. In the footsteps of Marcellin Champagnat they love them and love them all equally and in the spirit of St Francis of Assisi their work is motivated not by what they receive but by what they give to their boys. I am personally grateful for the wonderful Pastoral Leaders of Marcellin College who each day live out the Marist Characteristic of simplicity by doing good quietly for the boys of our community.

I leave you this week with the Prayer of St Francis in honour of our new Pope and in gratitude to the Pastoral Leaders of Marcellin.

Yours sincerely,

Mark Murphy Principal

Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

2013 MARCELLIN COLLEGE CALENDAR DATES

March 20-22 8.2 Camp 21 Year 7 2014 Interviews Kenny / Faulkner Paraliturgy 7pm – 9pm DAV Debating (6pm – 8pm) 22 8.1 Reflection Day AGS Swimming Finals (6.45pm – 10pm) 25 Lavalla Paraliturgy (7pm – 9pm in the Chapel) 1st XI Br Crispin Shield Cricket (all day event) Br Crispin Cricket Cup (Bray Oval 9am – 6pm) 26 Augustine / Champagnat Paraliturgy (7pm – 9pm in the Chapel) AGS vs APS Representative Sport @ Yarra Valley (all day event) Year 12 Seminar day (11am – 3.20pm) 27 Rugby squad v Brighton Grammar (1.50pm – 6pm) LiveSmart Seminar (7pm – 9pm in the Functions Room) 28 Holy Thursday Term 1 concludes 29 Good Friday 30 Easter Saturday 31 Easter Sunday April 1 Easter Monday 1-9 Rugby First XV New Zealand Tour 2-9 Marist Basketball Carnival - Alice Springs 15 Term 2 commences 8.4 Reflection Day 15-17 8.3 Camp 17-19 8.4 camp

ACTING DEPUTY PRINCIPAL Mr Peter Houlihan

Inter-House Swimming Carnival Last Tuesday 12th March we held the annual House Swimming Carnival. With the carnival moving to Northcote Pool for the first time, Sportsmaster Mr Justin Abbott and the PE Department did a superb job organising what is always a hectic but very successful day with excellent levels of participation and enthusiasm. I would also like to acknowledge the superb leadership displayed by so many of our senior students and not just those with official roles. It was great to see them encouraging their House team-mates and supporting staff and students alike. Please see below for a Report on the carnival for our Sports Captain, Marcus Bontempelli. On the 12th of March 2013 the Inter-House Swimming Carnival took place at the Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre. It is obvious that the Swimming Carnival is a highlight event on the Marcellin calendar and 2013 delivered yet another outstanding occasion. For some it was their first experience of House competition but for others it is the end of House Swimming at Marcellin, and I am sure the day will be one remembered for many years to come. The day began with the arrival of the Senior School (Years 10-12) highlighting the wild imaginations of Year 12 students through their ambitious costumes. It was encouraging to see the overwhelming amount of team unity and House spirit which was an obvious representation of each House’s focus on “having a go” with the slightly competitive streak that provided bragging rights for the next couple of days in the school yard. It’s without doubt that we notice the efforts of all teachers and staff who significantly contributed to the smooth running of the day and special thanks goes to the numerous Year 12 student leaders who continued to support their relevant House, even after their duties were completed. With the Senior School departing, the pool saw the arrival of a very enthusiastic and excited Junior School craving a cool-off from the thirty six degree day Melbourne had delivered. The juniors maintained the tenacity and participation of their fellow Marcellin students, showing promising signs for the future. Congratulations to all those who competed in events for the day, underpinning the true values Marcellin students hold, strength and determination The overall results were: Kenny 1085 1 Marlhes 1030 2 Augustine 947 3 Mannes 923 4 Carnie 883 5 Lavalla 882 6 Faulkner 846 7 Redden 834 8 Champagnat 817 9 Congratulations to the following Individual year level champions: Year 7 Gerard McConville Year 8 Carlos Berbia Year 9 Nicholas Badrock Year 10 Gianluca Rossi Year 11 Antoni Skoraczynski Year 12 Timothy Roberts The manner in which students conducted themselves over the day is something each boy should be extremely proud of and is a great representation of the entire Marcellin community. Special thanks goes to Sports Master Justin Abbott whose input significantly influenced the invaluable experience that each student received.

Written By Marcus Bontempelli, 2013 Sport Captain

AGSV – Summer Season On Saturday I was privileged to be present at the Veneto Club to watch the Marcellin 1sts Basketball team take out their third consecutive AGSV Premiership in front of a very big and very vocal crowd. While Trinity provided spirited opposition and it was certainly a pressure game with the scores close throughout, our boys managed to break away in the final minutes to win. Congratulations to all ten boys who took the court on Saturday and to all those involved in Senior Basketball. The game was played in excellent spirit and the gracious speeches post-match by both captains was a great reflection on the sportsmanship generated via AGSV sport. Well done to coach Mr Ben Reynolds and his assistant Mr Brett Atley.

Last weekend saw the close of the summer season, with the exception of the AGSV Swimming Carnival to be held at MSAC this Friday evening. Firstly, thank you to all the staff who have worked so hard with the summer sports teams, training mid-week and looking after the games on Saturdays. Secondly, good luck to Mr Alan Boscacci and the swimming team as they conclude preparations for the culminating event of Friday. We now shift our attention to Winter Sports with 1st XV Rugby well underway in preparation for their April tour of New Zealand and several football and soccer squads beginning preseason. Cross Country trains all year round but their AGSV season also begins early in Term 2. Good luck to all players and coacjes for a successful 2013 season. End of term arrangements Families are reminded that students conclude Term 1 on Thursday 28th March at 3:20pm. Bus services are as per normal arrangements. I wish to remind all parents & students that full winter uniform is required from the commencement of Term 2. Details of the official College uniform supplier are outlined in the 2013 Student Planner.

Project-based Learning in VCE Geography Mr Peter Morfea

During a two week period Year 11 students participated in project-based learning where they built a number of different volcanoes as part of their VCE studies. Projects allow students the opportunity to learn while creating something new. Using a design cycle students first had to investigate their particular volcano doing research and writing. After this process was complete they then designed their volcano by drawing and labelling a plan. Only after this second stage could they create. As part of their plans they also had to find and locate the materials they would use to construct their volcanoes. Working in small groups, project-based learning engages students in essential 21st Century skills: cooperation; communication; presentation; creativity; problem-solving and teamwork. At the end of the construction process students had to present their model, explain their volcano type, and publicly reflect on the quality of what they built and what things they would do differently in the future. Although students had to create a geographically accurate landform, this type of learning allows for a great degree of student voice and choice, particularly in the creation and presentation stages. Overall student feedback was positive with comments like…it provided a fun method of showcasing our knowledge to the class; we enjoyed the fact that it wasn’t just written work but more of a hands on project; and we also learnt a lot about other volcanoes from the other groups. Image: Cory Lloyd-McIntosh presenting his cinder cone to the class.

LOTE support classes

Mr John Di Natale

� Italian language support classes for VCE students every Thursday in room H211 from 3.30-4.30pm

� Chinese language support class for VCE students every Thursday in room H308 from 3.30pm-4.30pm.

� Indonesian language support class for VCE students every Wednesday in room H 105 from 3.30pm 4.30pm.

� VCE students are encouraged to attend these classes for conversation, writing, reading, homework and to improve grammar skills.

HOUSE PARALITURGIES Mrs Gail Coates and Brother Mark Fordyce

The House Paraliturgies commenced this week with Carnie, Mannes, Redden, Kenny, Faulkner and Marlhes taking place in the Marcellin Hall and our College Chapel. The theme of the Paraliturgies this year is “In the Name of Jesus…. and In the Spirit of Mary and Champagnat.” The Spirit of the Liturgy emphasized our theme of Simplicity for the year and an sense of belonging, especially for the new Year 7s. House Leaders and SRC members in each House took a prominent role in the Liturgy especially the placing the five foundation sand stones on the alter which represent the five characteristics of Marist education. These characteristics are: Presence, Love of Work, Family Spirit, In the Way of Mary, and Simplicity. Each boy was invited to come forward and to take a small stone with a simple gold cross painted on it as a reminder of our faith and desire to be willing participants in all our House and College activities this year. We look forward to finishing our Paraliturgies next week with Lavalla, Champagnat and Augustine. We hope and pray that the Paraliturgies give all members of our Marcellin family a special time to reflect and pray together.

Image: Year 7s receiving their Marcellin key ring from Image: Carnie House Leaders placing the five sand stone Carnie House Leaders. pieces on the altar.

Image: Mannes House Leaders placing the five sand Image: Jack Sassella, Mannes House Captain, lighting stone pieces on the altar the House candle at the beginning of the Liturgy

STUDY AND HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE Expert help and support is available every Tuesday afternoon in the library from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. No bookings required, just turn up with your books, assignments, revision.... This is also an excellent exam revision opportunity. All students ready to work are most welcome. Please contact Ms Carolane: 98511622 or Ms Abud 9851679 with any questions.

2013 AGSV Premiers Mr Ben Reynolds – Teacher in Charge of Basketball

After going through the season undefeated, the 1st Basketball Team was looking to make it three AGSV premierships in a row with a win against Trinity Grammar on Saturday. An injury to Vice Captain Matthew Jackson was a massive loss to the team but this would just give some else an opportunity to step up.

Image: The team celebrating their success Image: 1st team during a time out

Tremendous support from the large crowd saw Trinity match it with Marcellin early and made scoring tough. Both teams worked hard offensively and with the deficit just six points at half time the match was still up for grabs. Captain David Tomat led from the front with 14 points and some great defensive pressure. Reece McKenzie was a powerhouse rebounding strongly at both ends of the court and ensured that the scoreboard clicked over by scoring 21. Marcellin was made to work hard in the second half but came out victorious by ten points.

Image: Captain David Tomat with Mr Murphy Image: CaptainDavid Tomat and 1st Coach Mr Ben Reynolds

This current team is made up of nine players who have played their last AGSV game. They have been part of a team that has dominated the AGSV competition. Their achievements are as follows: David Tomat Year 12 Played first game at the end of his Year 7 year. Has captained the

team for the last three years, winning the premiership in each of these years. Has been selected the last three years in AGSV team, captaining this team last year and this year. Been part of three Marist Carnival winning teams, two of these as captain. Has been selected in two Marist All-star 5 Teams.

Matthew Jackson Year 12 Played first game at the end of his Year 8 year. Has been Vice Captain of the team for the last three years, winning the premiership in each of these years. Has been selected the last three years in AGSV team. Been part of three Marist Carnival winning teams, two of these as Vice-captain. Made the Marist All-star team last year and was Marist MVP of the championship.

John Dimattina Year 12 Played first game as a Year 9 student, full time squad member from Year 10 onwards. Has won three AGSV Premierships and didn’t lose an AGSV game. Won three Marist Carnival Titles and never lost a game at three Marist carnivals.

Reece McKenzie Year 12 Played first game as a Year 10 student. Has won three AGSV Premierships and didn’t lose an AGSV game. Won two Marist

Carnival Titles and never lost a game at two Marist carnivals. Has been selected in two Marist All-star 5 teams. MVP of the team in 2011 and has gained AGSV selection three times.

David Cappellari Year 12 Played first game as a Year 10 student. Has won three AGSV Premierships and didn’t lose an AGSV game. Won two Marist Carnival Titles and never lost a game at two Marist carnivals.

Marcus Bontempelli

Year 12 Played first game as a Year 10 student. Has won three AGSV Premierships and didn’t lose an AGSV game. Won two Marist Carnival Titles and never lost a game at two Marist carnivals.

Campbell Timms Year 12 Played first game as a Year 11 student. Has won two AGSV Premierships and didn’t lose an AGSV game. Won one Marist Carnival Titles and never lost a game at three Marist carnivals.

Michael D’Agostino

Year 10 Debuted as a Year 9 student playing four games last year. Played all games this year. Yet to lose a match.

Sebastian Lamonato

Year 10 Debuted as a Year 9 student playing two games last year. Played all games this year. Yet to lose a match.

Darcy Costa Year 12 Debuted this year. Played all games in this season. Didn’t lose a match.

The first basketball team heads to Alice Springs over the Term One holidays to compete in this years Marist Carnival. The rest of the year will see the team play in the McDonalds Cup which is open to all schools across the state and the national Titles at the end of the year.

SUMMER SPORT – ROUND 10 16/03/13

CRICKET

3XI Marcellin Marcellin 42 Def by Camberwell 4/45 Batting: M Dalzotto 14 Bowling: A. Frigerio 2/4 10A Cricket Marcellin 5/97 def Camberwell 80 Batting: Hannah 25, Ferrarese 15*, Kemp 15, Shannon 14, Bailey 13 Bowiling: Bailey 4/7, McEntee 1/6 9A Cricket Marcellin 5/107 def by Camberwell 3/117 Batting: Massarotti 30*, Coxon 21 Bowling : Massarotti, Toppi, McInierney 1 Wicket each 9B Cricket Marcellin – Peninsula: Washout Bowling: D Hescroff 4 Wickets 8A Cricket Marcellin 7/111 – Camberwell 8/105

Batting : Uhlig 30*, Neilson 17*, Asbury 10 Bowling: Justice 2/10, Asbury 2/14 8B Marcellin 8/127 def Camberwell 52 Batting: Patrick Della Rocca 27*, Josh Broderick 21*, Tom Bisinella 20* Bowling: Luke Fitzsimons 3/0, Michael Paolino 2/9, Josh Broderick 1/2 BASKETBALL

1st MARCELLIN GRAND FINAL Marcellin College 52 Def Trinity 42 Player Points David Tomat 14 Michael D’Agostino 10 Marcus Bontempelli 3 David Cappellari 0 John Dimattina 0 Reece Mck enzie 21 Robert Di Roberto 0 Darcy Costa 0 Seb Lamonato 4 Campbell Timms 0

Best: Reece McKenzie, David Tomat, Michael D’Agostino 2nd Marcellin Marcellin 2nd's 45 – Camberwell 20 Best: Team effort 3rd Marcellin Marcellin 38 - Assumption 50 Best: Cocco, Beani, Perrone Points: Cocco 18, Beani 13, Perrone 5 Marcellin 8A Marcellin 63 def Camberwell 22 Scorers: Grifiths 25, O’Carroll 22 Best: Grifiths, O’Carroll, Daley Marcellin 8B Marcellin Gold 83 def Assumption 14 Scorers: Kent 25, Wheelan 16, Crettenden 12, Crellin 11 Best: Crellin, Kent, Crettenden Marcellin Maroon 42 def Trinity Gold 24 Scorers: L Morris 15, J Atwell 11, T Bullen 6, J Schieven 6 Best: Team effort Marcellin 7A Marcellin 32 def by Camberwell 35 Marcellin 7B Marcellin Gold 47 def Assumption 26 Best: Jackson Riley, Marcus Varasso Marcellin 7B Marcellin Maroon 53 – PEGS 10 Best: Gattuso, Nolen Top Scorers: Gattuso 13, Nolen 6, Moran 6, McArdle 6 Marcellin 7C Marcellin 54 – Camberwell 10 Best: Nic Presta, Dan Fisher TENNIS 2nds Tennis Marcellin 2-14 def by Camberwell 10-68 Best: Matthew McLoughlin, Jamie Newton, Robel Wondimu Marcellin Yr 10 Marcellin 6-55 def by Camberwell 6-61 Best: Michael T Marcellin Yr 9 Marcellin 7-51 def Camberwell 5-47 Best: Dom Colosimo

Marcellin Yr 8 Marcellin 0 sets 9 games def by PEGS 12 sets 72 games Marcellin Yr 7 Marcellin 11-72 Def Mentone 1-24 Best: J Tribuzio, R Wondimu, V Torcasio, N Hughes

Volleyball Year 7/8 Marcellin Gold def Trinity 25-16, 24-26, 25-8 Best: D Hand, S Bartholomusz Marcellin Maroon def by Ivanhoe 21-25, 19-25 Best: M Marchitto, L Michelangeli, L Valmorbida Intermediate Marcellin def by Ivanhoe 25-23, 23-25, 17-2 Squash Marcellin 7 - 14 – 400 def by Camberwell 9 -21 – 457 Best: Josh Teo, Daniel Grosso

SPORTSMEN OF THE WEEK

Luke Fitzsimons David Tomat

Reece McKenzie

SPORTSTEAM OF THE WEEK 1st Basketball

7A Cricket 8B Cricket 7 Tennis

TUCKSHOP ROSTER

Monday 25 th March G. Caridi, B. Attard, A. Colabattista, N. Rigoni, J. Lawry, T. Adams, L. Viti, A. Moschethino

Tuesday 26 th March

N. Centofanti, S. Leardi, K. Reeves, S. Turner, D. Failla, D. Sercia, G. Giudice, B. Whitehead

Wednesday 27 th March E. Ellway, Ro. Desertoli, I. Bagari, M. Samlidis, V. Reginato, L. Mosbauer, F. Clifford

Thursday 28 th (10am arrival) – last day of Term 1

L. Dowling, C. Miranda, R. Mimmo, A. Cairns, D. Delli-Bergoli, M. Romanin, D. Alcaide, K. Blake

TUCKSHOP ROSTER

Monday 15 th April – first day of Term 2 A. McAdam, J. Borg, L. Richardson, S. Dennis, K. Accardo, C. Turner, J. Nolen

Tuesday 16 th April

J. Hook, S. Noske, I. Dauer, L. Perillo, M. Maiolo, R. Pietrobon, A. Tresca, J. Souki, J. Auramopoulos

Wednesday 17 th April

A. Pietrolungo, M. Hughes, D. Whitfield, L. Pase, A. Caridi, L. Foster, V. Salatas, L. Bartholomeusz

Thursday 18 th April (10am arrival)

B. Dabal, N. Mills, S. Picco, G. Viney, L. Lane, M. McEntee, S. Menegas

Friday 19 th April L. Dowling, C. Miranda, R. Mimmo, A. Cairns, D. Delli-Bergoli, M. Romanin, D. Alcaide,

K. Blake

USED UNIFORM SHOP (Located in Marist House)

The used Uniform Shop will be open on:

TUESDAY APRIL 16 th from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Anyone wishing to sell items of clothing can leave them at Main Reception with your name, address and phone number attached.

All items that are offered for sale MUST be freshly laundered.

Any uniform ‘donations’ are gratefully accepted. The used uniform shop is usually open on the first Tuesday of the

month.

*Please be aware that any purchases are to be made by cash or cheque only.*

Marist Awards

A Marist Award is awarded to a recipient who demonstrates the Marist Values of Family Spirit,

Simplicity, Presence, Love of Work, and In the Way of Mary.

Marist Awards are nominations of students from parents, students, and staff to Pastoral

Leaders and House Coordinators.

Faulkner

Erik Fekonja

Can be relied upon to try their best in all aspects of College life

Awarded By Mr Melo Conti

Nathan Katona

Can be relied upon to try their best in all aspects of College life.

Awarded By Mr Melo Conti

Marlhes

Nicholas Vouk

Nicholas assisted a member of the community by returning a lost ATM card to

the bank. He displayed honesty and integrity.

Awarded By Mrs Melissa Mackellin

Redden

Hayden Free

Hayden assisted a member of the community by returning a lost ATM card to

the bank. He displayed honesty and integrity.

Awarded By Mrs Melissa Mackellin

INDIVIDUAL NEEDS DEPARTMENT

Extension : INTER-SCHOOL EVENT

– MARCELLIN CHESS CLUB

Fourteen students from the Marcellin Chess Club took up the

challenge of participating in an INTER- SCHOOL CHESS

CHAMPIONSHIP event on 13 March run by CHESSKIDS.

The OPEN Team included

Kevin Rovelo & Adrian

Grosso from Year 12,

Carl Michelangeli,

Joseph Grosso, Ben

Hornibrook and Luke

Cannarozzo from Year

10. Congratulations to

Adrian Grosso

(left)who won an

individual medal for

coming 3rd in the

overall competition.

The MIDDLE YEARS Team

comprising Billy Rovelo

and Jordan Hughes from

Year 9, Christian Reitano,

Ben Guillard, Patrick

Trinh, James Carroll and

Daniel DiPaola from Year

8, and Matthew Travaglini

from Year 7. These boys

won 2nd place for their

combined ratings

achieved as a team.

Congratulations to you all for giving it a really good go in our FIRST time

competing against other schools!

The Chess Club will start

weekly on MONDAYS

LUNCHTIME in Term 2

at Marist House in BR2.

Ms O’Shea & Ms Spence