Issue 03 - 18 February 2022


Surely one of the best positioned tennis courts in Sydney!

 

 

 

 

 


2022 Foxford Days (Students are actively engaged in online learning based at home).  Mention in Mrs Fry's article in this issue.

04 March; 23 May; 25 August; 27 October (to be confirmed).

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Monday 21 February:  3:30pm-7:30pm - Year 12 Parent Teacher Meetings (Google Meet).

3.15pm-3.30pm - Google Meet with Tutor teacher.

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Wednesday 02 March:  Ash Wednesday

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From the Principal, Mrs Anne Fry

Dear Parents and Carers

The government has acknowledged the wonderful efforts of the people of NSW in living with Omicron by announcing the lifting of some restrictions.  Singing and dancing are back, which is great news as we plan for our Years 11 and 12 Social/Formal.  Mandatory mask wearing is still required in schools until at least 25 February and in high risk settings such as public transport, aged care, hospitals and where social distancing is not possible.  It is likely that this will be the case for some activities at the College, so it is essential that students continue to have a mask with them every day.  We are awaiting further advice on RAT tests.  The announcement also came with the more sobering prediction that our winter months might bring higher risks with the arrival of flu virus and a decline in immunity.  That is cause for us to remain agile in our response to Covid.  It is important for us to retain and test our capacity for online learning and as notified last year on 17 November, we have scheduled Foxford days on

4 March
23 May
25 August
27 October (to be confirmed)

These will be days where students are actively engaged in online learning based at home.

On Monday we will begin our new system of merits and breaches.  While the system of recording will be new, the expectations are not at all new and therefore, students will already be familiar with what decisions they are required to make around punctuality, phones, presentation and preparation.  The small changes made will make a big difference to how positively our community engages with learning, the respect we show for each other and the restoration of pre-Covid standards of uniform.  We fully anticipate the support of all as we all share responsibility for the ethos of the College.

Yours sincerely

Anne Fry
Principal

 

 

*  Important Messages from Mrs Fry (please see below)

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A Positive Communication from a Rail Commuter about SVC Students

Wednesday 16 February:
 
Dear Principal
 
I would just like to commend the young ladies on the train this morning on the Illawarra line, who all stood up to offer their seats to adult passengers. I have not seen this behaviour from other schools.  Please congratulate the girls on their respect, consideration and lovely manners.
 
Yours faithfully
 
Lisa Thomson
A commuter
 
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Save the Date - 30 April

Families who carry a deep commitment to the education of First Nation's children maybe interested in supporting this gala dinner hosted by Redfern Jarjum College.  It may also be of interest to corporate/business groups - tables of eight.  More details to follow in future newsletters.
 
 
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Reminder: Extended Day

Starting Tuesday 22 February, the College will offer Extended Day on Tuesday and Thursday from 3.30pm-6.00pm.  This program will be facilitated by Ms Suzanne O'Connor, who taught at SVC for many years.  She is passionate about Reading, Literature, Literacy and world affairs.  Come along and learn with like-minded students and a very enthusiastic educator.

Enrolment is via the College website www.stvincents.nsw.edu.au .  This is an opportunity to be in a scholarly environment to complete homework, extend your reading list, improve your writing and broaden your knowledge of world affairs.

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From the Deputy Principal

I wish to acknowledge the positive attitudes and choices of our students in the way they have commenced their school year.  Teachers have expressed that students have come to class with an eagerness to learn and express joy in both Tutor groups and classes.  Together we wish to nurture a positive school culture - by working together and expressing pride in and respect for our school community.  You will be hearing often that our Learning intent for 2022 is to make the small changes that create the big difference.  Each member of the community has responsibilities to give of our best and show respect by being punctual to Tutor and classes, placing mobile phones in locker to avoid distraction, wearing the correct uniform, being safe with property and belongings, being prepared for class with correct resources and applying ourselves to our learning with respectful focus and good effort in classwork and homework.  It can be the small efforts to improve organsiation or the honest reflection that helps to consider impact on relationships as we commence each lesson that leads to nurturing a positive school culture.

We have long enjoyed positive relationships amongst students, staff and parents/carers at St Vincent’s College and we appreciate the support we give each other.  Last year’s return from Lockdown after months of ugg boots and ease of access to distractions, we welcomed our students back on site whilst recognising some of the laissez-faire attitudes to expectations that had always been part of our school culture.  Our fresh start to the year has provided us opportunity to reclaim the standards we set for ourselves that demonstrate our commitment to being part of the College community.  Teachers are working in a consistent fashion to recognise the positive behaviours for learning and to address when there are breaches of these College expectations.  Be assured that conversations that will take place in the afternoon with students who may be asked to stay back for a particular breach are designed to address the areas that need improvement more immediately on the day they occur.  They offer an opportunity to support students in taking accountability for their choices and then apply action to address these choices.  The very many merits awarded to students over this week exemplify the attention we give to recognising those small efforts that demonstrate the values, behaviours and relationships that contribute to our Vinnies spirit.

Yesterday’s announcement that education ministers have agreed that every Australian school will teach age-appropriate consent education within the curriculum for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 is welcomed progress.  Such education will include a focus on gendered stereotypes, power imbalance and coercion with the opportunity to support young people to give or withhold informed consent in their relationships.  This reform will strengthen the dialogue and teaching and learning we have been engaging in with our own students, staff and parents at St Vincent’s College.  I commend the work of the PDHPE and Religious Studies teachers, along with curriculum and pastoral leaders who have listened with students to examined language and content to better meet the needs of our young people.  Our teaching and learning is funded upon the dignity of the person and our rights and responsibilities to enjoy safe and respectful relationships.  We look forward to continuing the implementation within our community and across the educational sector as we commit to strengthen consent education.  Importantly, I acknowledge with gratitude many of our own students whose voices have been part of the collective action advocating for positive change.

I enjoy the opportunity to engage with other Deputy Principals within the Eastern Suburbs School Leaders for Youth (ESSLY) as we utilise our network to support teacher and parent education around issues that affect youth within our schools.  We are planning an event later in the year for parents of our combined schools which we had postponed last year due to Covid (details will follow).  Next month our Head of PDHPE will be attending a Teach Meet for teachers across schools to share, collaborate and learn ways of teaching consent within the PDHPE curriculum.  If you yourselves are interested in understanding recent changes to consent legislation, you may like to attend an upcoming opportunity on Sunday 13 March - After Consent: All About Women 2022 – either in person or via stream at the Sydney Opera House. 

Mrs Elizabeth Brooks
Deputy Principal


From the Director of Teaching and Learning and Education Administration

It's hard to believe that it is already the end of Week 4 and we have already passed a third of the way through Term 1. By now students should be established in consistent work habits and study routines. This week I spent time with Years 11 and 12 outlining some important key techniques for establishing good home study routines and planning for Assessments. In the coming weeks I will equally spend time with Years 7 - 10 to support them in establishing good habits in their learning.

An important part of our hope-centred learning this year is the role resilience plays in success. This is seen in all aspects of life but particularly in a reliable learning culture that produces personal results. Learning by its definition is the challenge of moving into new ground and uncharted waters with the associated struggles and uncertainty. It is in this struggle that substantial learning occurs. This process is encapsulated in the concept of the Learning Pit as illustrated by James Nottingham:

 

 Note: This copyright image has been used with the permission of James Nottingham

There are many representations of this concept of the learning pit but this one is attractive in its simplicity and grasping of the main ideas.

Learning does not happen without initial engagement by students - an accepting of the challenge. Significant learning cannot happen passively by the simple pouring of knowledge into an empty disengaged vessel. Responsibility to engage is the catalyst to learning progressing. This diagram encapsulates the feeling of ‘plummeting’ into a deep dark hole where there seems little hope of ever emerging. It is in the bottom of this pit that resilience is critical in going forward and making progress. Too often it is at this point that opportunities are lost through not seeking and accepting assistance from teachers and peers and through lack of personal persistent effort.

With persistence the rigour of engaging with the more challenging terrain in our learning is overcome by demonstrating a personal resilience. The climbing out the other side of the pit has the reward of personal pride and joy, which should never be underestimated in bringing confidence to all learners. A subtle but significant note is that the right-hand side of the pit is higher ground than the starting point. There has been meaningful gain, and whilst there will be more learning pits along the way the overall journey is upwards.

Such concepts of thinking about  learning are common amongst educational leaders, such as Carol Dweck’s ‘Growth Mindset’. They all share some common foundations including engagement, effort, persistence and celebrating the joy of success usually through meaningful feedback. All students are encouraged to fully engage with rigour and resilience by taking responsibility for engagement in their own learning in class and in their own study time.

Best wishes,

Mr Bob Anderson
Director of Teaching and Learning and Education Administration

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From the Pastoral Dean of Students

Experiencing Wellbeing

Besides the wellbeing structures and interventions that St Vincent’s has as part of its foundations, all of our teachers are facilitators of ‘Wellbeing’ through our ‘Cura Personalis’ program and in their roles as Tutors.  The importance of Character, Connectedness, Perspective and Discernment, Physical Health and Sustainability and Optimism - the touchpoints of our program, play foundational roles upon which we can experience elevated wellbeing.

Tutor Time

I am grateful to our Heads of Houses and our Dean of Early Secondary for the way they have redoubled the focus on the great things that are taking place in our Tutor time each morning.  Starting our day with positive emotions and a feeling of connection lays the important foundations for students to remain resilient when facing intellectual and social-emotional challenges.

Whether it is Mr Graham’s strength of creating a conversation circle in his vertical Tutor…harbouring a sense of togetherness and offering perspective on important topics…

…or, whether it is the courage of Ms Geracitano in creating the opportunity and space for collaborative teamwork and the practice of mindful attention…students creating towers together…

Tutor time is not just a time for us to take daily attendance…it is a 15 minute session where we are blessed to be in relationship with the leaders of tomorrow.  Below are some images of students starting their day at St Vincent’s.

As Guy Claxton and Bill Lucas so vividly reflect upon in the text ‘Educating Ruby’, it is often the ‘invisible moments’ of our schooling, the moments that complement our full curriculum, that shape us and remain vivid and timeless in our memory.

What a pleasure it is to work alongside the staff and students of St Vincent’s College.

Mr Mitchell Grace
Pastoral Dean of Students

    

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From the Director of Faith and Mission

Today was the perfect day to start Caritas Christi Day 10 Justice and fun.  The team from Vinnies@SVC had a soft opening of our Social Justice program for 2022, with Zooper Dooper sales at lunchtime.  I’m pleased to say that we SOLD OUT.  The sun was beating down and the Zooper Doopers were a welcome refreshment.  There was a bit of a stampede, but Vinnies girls always know how to behave with good manners and sensitivity.  The dollar coins were tossed into containers and the team of Vinnies@SVC volunteers and generous, enthusiastic staff served up frozen treats with smiles behind their masks, and nimble fingers inside their gloves.  We have this Covid-smart business down pat.  An added luxury was the trial of our new ‘square’ - a tap and go payment system for the tech savvy.  I thought a square was a woodwork tool.  This will make things much easier as the year progresses, with students getting involved in Pancakes for Shrove Tuesday, Hot Chocolate days, Donut Hug Me days, and more Zooper Doopers.  The money raised today will go to Project Compassion.  

Sunday is World Social Justice Day.  On Monday, Ella Wise and the Justice League will launch our Social Justice program for the year.  On the agenda are special events and activities to help us learn more about the challenges of the poor and marginalized in our world and those closer to home.  International Women’s Day in March offers us the opportunity to consider the contribution of great women to Justice, and will help us learn more about what still needs to be done.  We have great plans for Harmony Day toward the end of March and of course the Pony Tail Project will bring our term to an end.  Our hair will be shorter, but those living with cancer treatment will have a much more comfortable experience.  For the next week Ella will be letting know about where students and parents can get involved in making Justice a reality.  She is keen for us to move beyond charity into a place of real engagement, relationship and understanding of the factors that contribute to injustice.  If we know why and how it happens, we have more chance of doing something about it.
On the Charism front, we are forging ahead.  Retreats of Years 11 and 12 are will happen at the end of the term, but before then we will launch a new formation experience for senior students:  Truth, Lies and Sensation.  With the help of experts we will gather for one hour, one afternoon each term to consider art works that challenge us to re-think the accepted narrative.  Our first gathering will be on Friday, 18 March in the library.  Afternoon tea will be provided, but students will have to bring their own questions, considerations and challenges.  It is sure to be intense.  Our first in the series will look at the Value of Human Life.  What is human life really worth?  What have great artists got to say about the value of my life, that of my children, the stranger?  Are there human lives that are worth more than others?  How do we measure value?  I can’t wait to hear what our best and brightest have to say.  I’m keen to learn from artists and our students.

Ash Wednesday is on 2 March.  We will gather for prayer, reflection on this day just like the other billion Catholics across the world.  We will be thinking about what it is to be alive and what opportunities await us in the season of Lent.  Small changes to make a BIG difference.
More to come.

Mrs Jo Kenderes
Director of Faith and Mission

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Boarder Lines

During the weekends the girls partake in many activities together and individually.  For some, these are puzzles, music room sessions or outdoor yoga in the beautiful weather - for others, these are movies and peaceful walks to Rushcutters or Mrs Macquarie's Chair.   During the past weekend, the girls made Valentine's Day inspired cupcakes with tremendous help from Ms Linda McCabe and Mrs Susan Turner.  The Boarders' worked through the entire baking process in small groups and all enjoyed experimenting with different decorating styles, as well as enjoying for supper together that evening.  See some photos below...

The Boarders' are slowly returning to their busy schedules with many extra-curricular and sport activities being very popular among the girls.  Last weekend saw most of us back to our Saturday morning sports games with only a few being cancelled due to conflicting weather conditions, but we remain enthusiastic for next week and enjoying the training sessions during the week.

Madeline (Madi) Speer - Boarding Co-Captain 

 

above:  Year 7

 

Yours in Boarding

Ms Maryanne O'Donoghue
Director of Boarding

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From the English Department

LET’S ALL READ MORE! 

This week, as part of our 2022 goals of rigour and resilience, the wonderful Year 12 leadership team launched the wide reading programme. The leaders gave the students a challenge this year to improve their reading habits, by reading 15-30 minutes a day and to borrow at least one book from our College library. 

To acknowledge the important role that reading and literature plays in our College community, we will be launching a new award in honour of Wilga Wilschefski, a past student of SVC (Class of 1947) and librarian, who sadly passed away last year.  This new award will recognise a student in Stage 4, 5 and 6, who has embraced the spirit of wide reading in our College community during the year.   Please check out the Year 12 leadership wide reading video launch here.

What have our Stage 5 SVC students been reading?

Student Name

 Year

Text Title, Type and Composer

A brief ‘blurb’/plot summary Identify the key themes/ideas   

Your personal response to the text eg: Tell us Something That You Liked/Disliked/Found Interesting/Found Frustrating/Had Questions About.  Choose one quote or passage from the text that you liked/resonated with you. Include it in this column and explain the reasons for your selection.

Rating - out of 5 stars
Maggie Hutchinson10

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee 

“Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird”. 

An unsettling depiction of society as it takes on the concept of the innocent and naive and the reality of the society they are living in.  “To Kill a Mockingbird” is not just the title of the book - it is the whole concept. Questions arise that will forever be debatable such as who in this book is the mockingbird? And what does it mean to be a mockingbird?Overall, To Kill a Mockingbird is a book that is up to interpretation which is what makes it so interesting.It is an amazing read with hidden metaphors throughout the whole book. Definitely worth the read.   
Elise Babbage 10 Divergent, Science Fiction, Veronica RothThe book explores the key theme of a dystopian world full of hidden secrets. While being full of many different plot twists, the book provides an on edge reading experience where a reader is keen to learn what comes next and to try and figure out what a character may be hiding. With themes such as romance and hidden secrets being explored throughout the entirety of the book, it is a great read.I found it interesting that the author plays on the idea of the world being a dystopian sort of feel taking place in the future. “We believe in ordinary acts of bravery, in the courage that drives one person to stand up for another”.5/5
Kate Giannikouris 10Whimsy and Woe, fiction, Rebecca McRitchieAfter being abandoned by their thespian parents, Whimsy and Woe Mordaunt are left in the care of their austere Aunt Apoline. Forced to work in Apoline's boarding house, slaving at the beck and call of outlandish and demanding guests, and sharpening the thorns of every plant in the poisonous plant garden, Whimsy and Woe lose all hope that their parents will ever return. Until one day, quite by accident, the siblings stumble upon a half-charred letter that sets them on a course to freedom and finding their parents.I found the book entertaining enough that I kept reading but I felt like the book dragged on a little bit too much. 4/5
Eliza Doyle10The Secret History, Donna TartThe Secret History follows the life of Richard Papen as he adapts to his new life as a college student in Vermont. As his studies of Greek progress he dives deeper into the mysterious world of his elite classmates. Throughout the story, Richard crosses the moral boundaries he has known forever as his life rapidly changes as a consequence of the dangerous world of mystique, money and murder he was been thrown into. I love how this book keeps you engaged in ways you don’t expect. It may look like a daunting read but the book becomes unputdownable once you really get into it. The book draws in so many different audiences as it challenges ethical questions, offers beautiful imagery of the Vermont scenery during the 1960s and is a challenging but interesting read for all.  
Zoe Evans10 The Happiest Man on Earth, Eddie JakuBecause he survived, Eddie made the vow to smile every day. He pays tribute to those who were lost by telling his story, sharing his wisdom and living his best possible life. He now believes he is the 'happiest man on earth'.The Happiest Man on Earth is the memoir of an amazing human being. At times it is challenging to read as it is hard for most of us to imagine the cruelty and hatred which inspired the Nazi regime, but it is also unputdownable. I really enjoyed this book imagery and feeling of being there with him through the hard times in so captivating but he still installed and puts so much joy and happiness into this world. 5/5
Ellie10A Life on our Planet, David Attenborough documentary, 2020David Attenborough stars as well as commentates in this Netflix documentary regarding the state of the planet and what problems have arisen from the rise in population but also the advancement in technology. This documentary highlights the specific actions mankind has done that have severely impacted the environment.I really enjoyed this documentary because it was more of a wake up call that mankind needs to start thinking of solutions to end the problems that have arisen over the course of how many years. Not only did it present the issues but also produced many solutions to help minimise the damages that mankind has created on planet Earth.5/5
Amelia10The Night Circus, Fiction, Erin MorgensternThe book is about a travelling circus that is host to a magic ‘challenge’. Le Cirque des Rêves, is renowned for its magical tents and the mysteries behind them and the circus itself. It arrives without warning and only opens at night. The book follows two magicians that are competing together in the challenge, however they don’t know who they are challenging or who each other are, just that both of them are associated with the circus.“The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not.” I loved the writing and description and how the author described each of the characters and the circus. Each tent was creative and magical and you feel as though you are walking through them with the guests. It is one of my favourite books. 5/5
Ruby Malamas9Girl in pieces, fiction, Kathleen GlasgowIt's a fictional novel about a mentally unstable girl in a mental hospital, she struggles with family problems, she starts a new life outside the hospital, exploring new things like getting a job, having her own place and so on.I like the book because I found that it is very real and shows the struggles of growing up and providing for yourself. “I’m running blind, ghosts swallowing me”.4/5
Ruby Pizzo9Alien Blues, music- by VundabarIt's a song that can connect with different people with different issues, it's pretty vague so a lot of people with ranges of issues can understand and relate to it. Talks about stuff like drug addictions and religious discrimination, that can easily be interpreted as gender or sexuality discrimination.It's a good song. I enjoy old rock and it along that style, and love the band Vundabar. I think their music is really unique and enjoyable and the lyrics have so many layers making you listen to their songs over and over again to find your relation to them.5/5
Kaya M9People we meet on vacation-Emily HenryPeople We Meet on Vacation is a collection of both humorous and heartbreaking at the same time. Poppy and Alex are polar opposites. But,, they're also best friends, and they've spent every summer vacation together since college.I found it interesting about the different language features and how they perceive friendships. “It hurts to want it all, so many things that can't coexist within the same life.”4.5/5
Evie K9Lenny's Book of Everything The book is about Lenny who lives with her mother and little brother Davey. Davey has this problem where he can’t stop growing. By the time he is 7 he is the size of a man. Every month they get a new encyclopaedia of every letter. As they go through the year they start to develop love and interests for certain things they find in the encyclopaedia Davey hawks and Lenny bugs.  Lenny's book of everything was really good because I felt a sense of every emotion which is something you don't really get in most books. I love the characters and setting and even though the book was really long the way it was written made it feel like it was super quick and I couldn't put it down even though I wasn't particularly waiting for something to happen. I didn't really dislike anything about this book but I wish the ending went on for longer. It kinda felt like the ending was rushed. 5/5
Tia G9The Notebook, Nicolas SparksThis book explores the key theme of love that showcases two people who spend the summer together and fall in love but there are many obstacles that are in their way such as their family.  
Rosie D 99 November, fiction, Colleen HooverThe book starts when Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. After spending the rest of her time in LA together, her eventful life becomes a creative inspiration for his novel. They continue to meet on the same day every year Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist.Once finishing one of Colleen’s books, I moved onto this one after many recommendations from friends. I knew I would love November 9th seeing as I loved her other books. I enjoy reading Colleen’s way of writing, and all of her twists that are added in. Just when you think everything is going good the storyline takes a turn. I think you can never expect what is going to happen next 9 November. 5/5
Alice Holstein9The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham.It’s basically a book on the share market and the concepts of financial things and buying and selling stocks. It was written by Benjamin Graham originally and updated by Warren Buffet.I liked that the book used simple wording where it could, so as long as you knew the definitions of words such as ‘dividends’, it was simple to understand and learn from.10/10
Grace Futcher9Twilight A 17 year old called Bella moves to a new town called Forks where her dad lives. She falls in love with a vampire called Edward Cullen, and she is in danger.So far I have really liked the book and like where it is going. All the characters are really interesting and mysterious. It immerses you into the book and you never want to put it down.5/5
Ellie Kopczynski9The sun is also a star - fiction, Nicola Yoon The sun is also a star, is a book that explores teen romance and the idea of fate. Natasha Kingsley is 24 hours away from her family being deported back to Jamaica and when she meets Daniel her whole life changes. 2 teenagers meet and spend 12 fateful hours together, their lives are complex and completely different from each other. This is a touching story of two teens that fall in love in 12 hours! This book started off being really engaging and I always felt like reading more. However, as the book went on it became more of a chore to read it. This book was quite appealing to me at the start as it felt like I was in a movie and their experiences were completely made up. Moreover, I enjoyed Nicola Yoon’s writing style and the way she conveyed characters. 3/5
Charlie Blair9Riverdale After a teenager was murdered within the town of Riverdale, a group of teenagers, the jock Archie, the girl next door Betty, the new girl Veronica and the outcast Jughead try to unravel the evils lurking within this seemingly innocent town.Riverdale is such a good show as it has so much drama and amazing characters. It is so addicting to watch 
Eve Tsakissiris9The 100One hundred juvenile delinquents are to be sent to Earth to re-colonise and discover if it is possible to live on the thought to be uninhabitable planet, but they are all expected to die. They survived. The ships had started to run low on food supplies and air, so they are hoping to inhabit earth once again.  
Lucy Walsh9Angels of DeathThis is a mystery, thriller, horror anime. It starts of with a girl called Rachel waking up in a mysterious place and tries not to get murderd by psychopaths and serial killers. I found the character development interesting, especially with Rachel.5/5
Sarah See9Hwarang: The Poet Warrior YouthHwarang is a drama based off true events from the era of King Jinheung of Silla, who changed history in the three kingdoms of Korea by abolishing the bone-rank system and making Silla a more welcoming place for peasants. He made status about working hard, rather than your blood. King Jinheung was one of the greatest kings of Silla and was responsible for expanding Silla’s territory immensely.I really enjoyed watching this and seeing how they added characters for the sake of the storyline, but i found it really interesting to know how the show is based from real life events. It’s interesting to see the history of a country that I don’t live in.5/5
Melissa Watson 9A Touch of DarknessA touch of darkness is between Hades and Persephone when she encounters Hades and ​​Persephone finds herself in a contract with the God of the Dead. Persephone must create life in the Underworld or lose her freedom forever . The bet does more than expose Persephone's failure as a goddess. Soon after they build up a connection and soon get together. So far, I really like this book. It's extremely uninspected in the book, and I love the development of Hades and Persephone's romance, as well as the innovative take on Greek mythology.5/5
Abbie H9Faceless The book faceless shows Maisie, a sixteen-year-old girl, on her way from recovery after a fire that destroys part of her face. Parts of her face have died and can’t be repaired but luckily, Maisie is able to have a face transplant. But recovery from surgery is much more difficult than Maisie thought, not only does she have to deal with the physical healing of her body, but she also has to take about twenty pills three times a day and return to school, where everyone remembers how she looked before the accident. She overcomes her fears of other people looking at her and tries to live a normal teenage life.    
Alannah9As happy as hereA book about a girl who has an accident and lives in the hospital with other girls that are dying of various things. They go on a mission after witnessing a crime out of the window and one of the girls gets hit by a car.I didn't like how someone died even though it was probably necessary for the plot if the book was sad and pulled my heartstrings. I liked how they went in depth through their conversations to explore the lives that were on pause of these girls. 
Samara Egan9One of us is Lying Karen M McManusOne of us is lying is a murder/suspense novel that was written for young adults. It is narrated by the main characters of the story to show their perspective.  I like the way the author used many characters' perspectives. It switched up the plot and made me think. 4/5

What our Year 11 and 12 English students have been writing in response to texts they have read.

One of the great things about our latest syllabus is the introduction of a new text type - the discursive - which allows students the opportunity to showcase a more personal voice in their writing and express their interest and opinions on a variety of topics.

Ms Anita Playoust
Head of Department English

 

Here are a couple discursives from our Year 12 students:

READING SNOBS - by Francesca (Frankie) Oaten

I am writing this from my desk.  On the wall opposite me directly in my line of vision, is the medal I earned last year for completing the Premier’s Reading Challenge for ten years in a row. (And people still wonder why I voluntarily call myself a nerd! The answer is literally hanging up in my bedroom)

I have done the maths and this adds up to a total of 210 books read for the challenge alone, and that’s excluding the hundreds of books I consumed outside of it.  Point is, without wanting to toot my own horn, I could objectively describe myself as well-read.  However, when I Google what it means to be “well-read”, I’m told that this is in reference to classics.  To works of literature, as opposed to just “novels”.  To the Great Canon, not the YA shelf of my local bookshop.

Excuse me, Google?  What about all the late nights that eight-year-old me spent reading Harry Potter by torchlight under the covers, enthralled by the power of words and the universes they built?  Did those mean NOTHING?  I guess this brings me to my point.  I feel like there’s a certain degree of snobbery surrounding high school reading.  In primary school, we were encouraged to read as much as possible, of any kind of book - not only did it have developmental and cognitive benefits, but it was supposed to be fun!  Reading was a dying hobby, my librarians would often say and they were trying to fight that.  One foot out of the Burraneer Bay Public School gates on my final day of Year 6, however, and I was suddenly mature.  I was “ready for bigger things”.  I had assumed that meant a heavier backpack and longer commute to school.  While this was true, that responsibility mainly manifested itself in the form of more “advanced” reading material.

The fantastical dystopia of The Hunger Games was swapped out in favour of the much bleaker world of 1984.  Witches and wizards continued to be a part of my reading, but instead of foretelling of tension between Voldemort and The Boy Who Lived, it was instead between King Duncan and MacBeth.  And granted, while those new texts did carry cultural and historical value, I’m not sure they brought me any more joy than my favourite Roald Dahl book could have.

All this to say, I felt this particularly strongly this year.  Year 11 Advanced English places a lot of emphasis on wide reading, which is great!  And, of course, I do enjoy a good academic article or classic novel as much as the next person.  But it saddened me that when I sat down a few weeks ago to re-read one of my childhood favourites, the Ruby Redfort series, I felt a sense of guilt.  Did this mean I wasn’t trying as hard as my classmates?  Wasn’t as dedicated or smart?  Revisiting the things that meant so much to me as a younger kid should have been fun, but instead my enjoyment of the experience was marred by the feeling that I was wasting my time.  I feel I should include a brief disclaimer here. I am by no means insinuating that we should be burning our copies of Pride and Prejudice and running to pick up the nearest Mr Men volume.  In fact, I read a few classics this year in my spare time and really loved them (I’m looking at you, A Clockwork Orange), but I think it’s time we all took a step back.  Reading should not be a chore - and you shouldn’t have to feel guilty for reading the things that bring you joy.  Texts of all calibres are equally valuable and we can gain just as much from a Steven King horror novel as we can from a poetry anthology.  So, if for the last few months you’ve been eyeing that Percy Jackson book that 10-year-old-you never got around to reading - I say go for it.  Seize the opportunity to open a book for fun - not because you feel you have to!  And, I mean... let’s face it, when you next catch me awake in the wee hours of the morning, eyes glued to the page of my latest read, it won’t be Romeo and Juliet that I’m holding in my hands.

Who Will Get the Jab? - by Elyssa Chaaya and Ella Wise

It’s 11.00am.  The TV switches on.  The dulcet voice of Gladys 'Bere-Chicklian' echoes through the walls of every New South Walian’s house.  As your fingers caress the pages of Pride and Prejudice and the soundtrack of Bridget Jones’s Diary rings from your sister’s room, it hits you.  The big question. Who will get the jab?

Elizabeth Bennett

No.  Just no.  The woman literally states, “​​I am only resolved to act in that manner, which will, in my own opinion, constitute my happiness.”  This is Elizabeth Bennett we are talking about.  The woman who spends her whole life in a quest to gain personal happiness, even if it undermines the health of her society, will not hesitate to carry forward this mindset in the current COVID-19 climate.  Heck, she may even be happier knowing that her actions single her out from other women her age.  After all, she takes pride in being out of the box, 'diff' from the rest, non-comformative and she even admits that “there is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be frightened at the will of others."  Even Gladys’ deadly stares could not persuade Lizzy to hit up Olympic Park.  That's not to say she won’t force her dad to get it.  She actually cares about him.  Can’t say the same for her mother xoxo. 

Mr Darcy

Let's be real, Fitzwilliam Darcy probably owns Pfizer… and Astra Zeneca… and Moderna shares.  It wouldn’t be a surprise if his parents were Johnson and Johnson.  So, of course he’s getting the jab.  Whilst the people that Darcy mingles with may feel that their wealth is a strong enough vaccine against the virus, Darcy insists otherwise and we all know… “[His] feelings will not be repressed.”

Other than dining regularly with ‘Gladys’ and ‘Braddy’, Darcy is consumed with condescension, looking down on those peasants who wear blue disposable masks and thus, doing all he can to annihilate them from existence, aka getting the jab.

Lady Catherine de Bourgh

Lady Catherine isn’t one to hide her opinion.  The mere mortals of this world would not be saved from her thoughts, spoken into existence on every public and private platform.  What are these thoughts that she proclaims to the world you may ask yourself?  Peep her anti-vaxx post (below)!  Her reasoning for this anti-vaccine mindset is very simple and frankly quite understandable…look at her fair, fragile skin.  Do you really think she would let the samurai sword, that is the teeny weeny jab, so much as touch her complexion?

But this is when the old woman becomes… interesting.  No one knows this, but we’ll let you in on a secret. Despite condemning the vaccine publicly, Cathy de Bourghy has actually already gotten her double dose as well as a booster shot… but you can’t tell anyone!  She needs many more years upon this earth to harass poor people who want no affiliation with her.

Bridget Jones

This one’s a toughy.  See, Bridget tried.  She really tried.  She booked her appointment at Qudos Bank Arena, even managed to find a spot for her dad, and finally, she noted it down in her diary.  But the poor woman, you see, well she missed her vaccine appointment.  She left the house… and arrived… somewhere.  Unfortunately for little Bridge, that somewhere was far outside her 5km bubble in the not so safe territory of a drug den.  After all, one needle is not easily distinguishable from the other.  But that definitely doesn't make her anti-vaxx, she’s just the personification of the junk drawer in your house. See, society kept telling her to get the vaccine and so she did exactly that, or at least tried.

Daniel Cleaver

This beautiful specimen is just built 'diff'.  He don’t need a jab or medication to fight off Covid, that sultry stare will scare it off.  And besides that, the man not so secretly believes that COVID-19 is a hoax - 5G being the real killer.  Daniel proudly proclaims that Covid was created so the government could peacefully plant the all knowing 5G data grid and the Covid vaccines are merely strengthening this web of deception across the country.

On a final note, Daniel Cleaver once described Sydney as “the city that never sleeps with the same person two nights running.”  Unfortunately, however, he clearly confused this with the two square metre rule and is now performing some not so socially distanced activities, hubba hubba.

So there you have it folks.  Now comes the next big question… are you a Darcy or a Cleaver? 🧐

Year 8 Religion

Mapping the Land of the Gospels

In Year 8 Religious Studies, we have been learning about the geography of Palestine and the movement of Jesus during his lifetime - and as part of our study created a biblical map.  During this map research activity, my understanding of Jesus and his life has expanded and grown.  I can interpret from the map that Jesus had to walk very far to be able to reach all of the destinations he did.  He only had a donkey to carry him and many times he would have to walk.  That would have been very hard, and we can compare how much our world has modernized when we look at how Jesus lived and his lifestyle.  Not only that, but you can see how there are many significant places in Palestine connected to Jesus.  Everywhere he went he would teach, help and support the people in that area, and I did not know that before.  This activity was very helpful and can be used to put Jesus into context in further activities.  It has extended my knowledge of Jesus and I very much enjoyed this activity.   Matisse Emery, Year 8

 


Career News

UAC Year 12 Conference

Registration is now open to attend the UAC Year 12 information session being held on Tuesday 26 April at 6.00pm for students and parents.  Twenty institutions will be presenting on topics such as:  Early entry, scholarships, accommodation and what's on offer for the Class of 2022.  Register your attendance here

Macquarie University

Macquarie University Year 12 Information Session (Online)

On 3 May 2022, MU will host a series of short talks given by Macquarie University representatives and current students.  The aim of the session is to provide future students with information to prepare them for university study including important dates and early entry.  Register your interest here . 

Macquarie University Year 10 Subject Selection session (Online)

On 4 May 2022, MU will host a series of short talks on the importance of informed subject selection, how choice of subjects can help at university and how admission to Macquarie works.  Register your interest here.

Professional Cadetships Australia

Over the last 15 years, Professional Cadetships Australia has provided Year 12 students with the opportunity to apply for a cadetship.  Cadetships provide students with paid employment while they undertake university studies.  Under the 2022 Program, both UBS and Barrenjoey Capital Partners will be offering a range of cadetship opportunities.  This year for the first time the Macquarie Group will be joining the Program and intends to offer cadetships in its Equities Division.  Business Cadets study at a Sydney University of their choice and may select from a range of degree programs, including economics, business, commerce, computer science and technology and mathematics.  Business Cadetships applications are made online.  They open on 7 March and close on 25 May.  Interested Year 12 students are encouraged to visit:  www.businesscadetships.com,au  for more details about how to apply and the benefits of the program.

Engineers Australia

Engineering your Future 2022 invites Year 10-12 students and their parents are encouraged to participate in a series of small group video chats with university students, graduates and professional engineers.  Sessions will be guided by participant questions.  Topics covered will include which university; which engineering discipline and why.  Registrations are essential here.

Careers at Council

To find out about potential careers in local government use the link here. Search councils by location here and look for information about Entry Level Opportunities here 

Ms Helen Marshall
Careers Adviser


Performing Arts Report

‘One is never finished seeing and watching, our eyes are the door of the spirit and the light of the mind'.  Georges Rouault

Recently I was studying the interconnectedness of light and movement throughout time in my own study for Performing Arts and its ongoing place in culture and history, and I was drawn to images and articles about the Restless Dance Theatre in Adelaide, South Australia.  They are Australia’s leading dance company working with artists with and without disability, and they created and performed “Seeing Through Darkness” at the Art Gallery of South Australia.  The director, Michelle Ryan, said her work was a physical response to the works of expressionist artist, Georges Rouault.  The company’s six dancers performed in the art gallery alongside the works of George Rouault, with the artist’s influential monochromatic portrayals of humanity brought to life through lighting, shadow and movement.  Ms Ryan said, ‘The imperfect form of the human body and the troubled soul of the works of Rouault resonate with how people with disability can feel and be perceived.  Some may be confronted while others may see beauty in difference.’

I was really inspired by her work, not only because it is inclusive but because it is intelligent, fascinating and creative, and values the individuality of each performer, artist and the space the work is performed in to create engaging performance.  Back in the classrooms at SVC, in the garden and in the studios and halls, Performing Arts students have returned with a burning desire to be creative to make theatre, to dance, to sing - even to make Ancient Greek masks, but make them contemporary.  They have been arguing over whether Greek theatre is in fact political theatre just before artificial lighting.  I am buoyed by these passionate approaches and the diversity that each student can and does bring to a creative classroom project!  Every day our young people are celebrating their creative impulses and then learning and honing skills to express and depth those ideas.  From these everyday precious moments, big hopes are gaining some momentum.  Dance students are already asking about Dance Night at The Seymour Centre; Drama students are excited as we enter Theatresports and Shakespeare Carnival, and plan for the Year 11 Drama play; Music students are excited about when and what they will perform in Caritas Christi courtyard, the Hall and for assemblies in the future. 

I am excited with all the work the Dance, Drama and Music teachers, tutors and ensemble leaders are inspiring and I can see that students are discovering their own “light of the mind”.

Reminder:  Encore 2022 - see Billie Monjo!

Last Bulletin I encouraged families to go and see Callback, Onstage and Encore. I hope students and their families were able to access these amazing shows. The HSC Showcases celebrate student achievement by reflecting on the creativity and innovation of HSC students across the state. Each year they feature a selection of the top HSC major works across performing arts - Dance, Drama and Music.

Last year our PA HSC results were excellent with Band 5’s and 6’s and nominations for Dance, Drama and Music! We congratulate our SVC nominated students - Dance - Eliza  Bokin and Allanah Joukhadar, Drama - Georgia Jones and Billie Monjo and Music - Bille Monjo. Bille was also selected and will be performing in the Encore Performances. Students who have seen Billie perform in our many College Productions over her six years at the College, Speech Nights in the Town Hall and Friday lunchtime social justice events, will remember she is a wonderful performer and it will be exciting to see her perform at the City Recital Hall.

This is a wonderful opportunity for students to see examples of excellent Individual Projects, Performances and Compositions. This is also an opportunity to see how students across the state achieved their IP goals. I encourage students and their families to acquaint themselves with the venues covid policies before booking as the events are live events and covid-safe risk assessments will vary from venue to venue.

  

Encore

https://www.cityrecitalhall.com/whats-on/events/encore/

The annual Encore concert showcases the outstanding musicianship of HSC students from NSW schools as singers, instrumentalists and composers. Presented by the NSW Education Standards Authority in association with the Department of Education, Encore is an exciting opportunity for current music students, teachers and the general public to see and hear a selection of exemplary works presented for the 2021 Higher School Certificate Music examinations.

The program illustrates the range, variety and challenges offered by the three HSC Music courses across styles, genres and musical periods. Featuring solo and ensemble vocal and instrumental works, there is something for everyone - from the classics to jazz and contemporary music.

Reminders - Join a Performing Arts Ensembles - Dance, Drama and Music

Don’t forget to join an ensemble - that has been the reminder all our teachers have been saying to all students, not only the Performing Arts students. The College has a number of excellent Performing Arts ensembles that enjoyed great success last year no matter what a students personal goals were - ranging from - making new friends through to progressing to compete and performing at The Seymour Centre for Shakespeare Carnival to actually WINNING Theatresports at Enmore Theatre!

To join an ensemble you can enrol here:

https://www.stvincents.nsw.edu.au/performing-arts-ensembles-enrolment/

Reminders - Join a Performing Arts Co-Curricular Tuition

Our College has excellent peripatetic tutors with specialist knowledge and skills. Students can learn at the College during the school day.  Students can work towards AMEB or Trinity College examinations or they can enrol and learn to further their own skills and knowledge or for the joy of personal creative fulfilment!. Any student who wishes to study Dance, an instrument, or vocal studies or study Speech and Drama class should enrol in our co-curricular Performing Arts program as soon as possible to ensure they can access all the joys these extension activities can bring.

https://www.stvincents.nsw.edu.au/performing-arts-co-curricular-enrolment/ 

Ms Catherine Johnson
Head of Department Performing Arts

Welcome to Dance 2022

The Dance program is a great way to learn new skills and choreography while developing meaningful connections with other students in the College.  We are very lucky to have so many talented students at St Vincent’s College, and we look forward to assisting them to continue to build upon their technique and performance skills while working towards our end of year concert.

We welcome back Miss Laura Fishwick, our ballet ensemble teacher and co-curricular contemporary dance teacher, and Miss Maddie Scott, Miss Jamila Grace and Miss Kayla Jomaa, who will be teaching jazz/hip hop dance ensemble.  We also have one new teacher joining our team this year, Miss Indiah Ide, who will also be teaching a jazz/hip hop ensemble class.

We wish our Dance students and teachers all the very best in their classes this year and look forward to seeing all the groups perform at our annual concert later this year.

We still have a few positions available to offer on various days, so if you are interested in enrolling your daughter please register via the College website to secure a placement:  https://www.stvincents.nsw.edu.au/performing-arts-ensembles-enrolment/

Any Dance related questions can also be directed to me:  santia@stvincents.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Alana Santi
Dance Teacher


Calling all Siblings for 2024!

We are receiving many enrolment enquiries from families who have heard good things about St Vincent's College!  Thank you to our lovely Vinnies' students and parents who have spoken so highly of the College. 

Enrolment is underway for Year 7, 2024 intake and a reminder to all of our families that while enrolment for siblings is automatic, we do require a completed online Application for Enrolment.  If you have a sibling entering Year 7 in 2024, please complete an online Application as soon as possible.  You can apply via the College website .

I look forward to welcoming all our new students and families.  If you have any enrolment related questions (or would just like to chat!), please feel free to contact me directly via registrar@stvincents.nsw.edu.au.

Mrs Robyn Pedley
College Registrar

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Sport and Health Report

Co-ordinator of Sport:  Ms Jacinta Jacobs:  0418 416 663 / jacobsj@stvincents.nsw.edu.au

Head Touch and Volleyball Coach - Elyse Harmanis elyse.harmanis@gmail.com - 0434 610 870

Head Tennis Coach - Therese Taylor - 0408 711 881

Head Water Polo Coach - Hayley Boatswain - 0404 267 554

Head of Swimming/Cross Country - Ms Jacinta Jacobs - 0418 416 663.

Website:   www.stvincents.nsw.edu.au/learning/sport

For all draw and venue information go to:   www.stvincents.nsw.edu.au/sport/weekly-sports-draw/

 

IGSA Sport Guide - 'SPAWTZ' 

Below is a link to the new IGSA Sport guide, Spawtz, for students and families.  This guide provides all the information for students and parents to check their draws, upcoming fixtures, previous results and their table.  It also outlines how to use the new website to check the status of their venue and access venue-specific information such as spectator restrictions:   

https://igsasport.spawtz.com/

 

TERM 1 SPORT

ESTA Touch

This week we have no games for the Senior First’s as the State Cup is on.  Good luck to any girls competing there on the weekend.

Congratulations to all teams for their efforts at  games last week.  Please make sure that all players are at their training sessions next week as there were many missing this week.  All training and draw information can be found on the College website under Learning/Sport/Touch. 

The best place to check for Wet Weather information is the Easts Touch Association's website or Facebook page.  Please remember that Covid-safety measures will still be enforced, such as no sharing of equipment and no handshaking.  No spectators will be allowed on the sidelines, however, they can watch from the ends of the fields at this competition for the first two weeks.  Please do not attend matches if you have any Covid symptoms.

Easts website:  http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?assoc=514

Ms Elyse Harmanis
Head Touch Coach

  

above left:  SVC 17 Year 7           above right:  SVC 4 Year 10

     

above left:  Years 8 and 9

above:   Year 8

Santa Sabina Volleyball

We have nine volleyball teams entered in the Santa Sabina competition this term, which should be a lot of fun.  Team lists and training times are on the College website.  Good luck to all teams for Week 2.

Please arrive at Santa Sabina courts - 90 The Boulevarde, Strathfield, a good 20 minutes before your start time for warm up.  All players must be in full College Sport uniform and are to bring their own water bottle and hat.  Some Covid precautions will still be in place, like no sharing of water bottles and no handshakes or hi-fives.  Please do not attend matches if you have any Covid symptoms. Unfortunately, spectators are not allowed at games for the first three weeks this term, and this will be reviewed in March.  Any questions please contact the Head Coach, Elyse.

Ms Elyse Harmanis
Head Volleyball Coach    elyse.harmanis@gmail.com

IGSA SATURDAY and TILDESLEY TENNIS

Congratulations to all teams who had some good first games last weekend.  Training sessions for these teams are held on the College courts from either 7.15am-8.15am or 3.15pm-4.30pm.  Players are to check the College website or Sports noticeboard for their team's training session and draw.  IGSA is using our SVC courts again this year, so all teams should get at least one game at home.  All girls are to get to let their coach, Therese or Tonya, know if they cannot make a session or match so that they can organise a substitute if necessary.

Please use the Rockwall Crescent gate entrance and allow adequate time to find parking so that you arrive 30 minutes prior to start time to sign in and warm up.  Please see our convenor, Charlotte Patchett (ex student), if there are any problems.  Please remember that Covid-safety measures will still be enforced such as, no sharing of equipment and no handshaking.  Spectators are permitted, however, and they must show their vaccination 'tick' to the convenor and wear a mask if not able to social distance.  Please do not attend matches if you have any Covid symptoms.

Training for the Tildesley Shield (which is held at Pennant Hills on 13 and 14 March, will be held on Monday and Friday mornings 7.15am-8.25am on the College courts.  All girls are to let their coach, Therese or Tonya, know if they cannot make a session.  We will also be having some friendly games against staff members at lunchtimes as we get closer to the tournament.  The final trial for the Tildesley team will be on Monday 21 February 7.15am-8.15am.  All players are expected to be there promptly

Ms Therese Taylor
Head Tennis Coach

Water Polo

The IGSA competition has some very high standard teams and we are going to have some challenging games this season.  All teams are training hard and we should see some excellent progression throughout the season.  Good luck to all teams.

Please check the College website or the Sports noticeboard for training times and draws.  Water polo does usually still go ahead regardless of weather.  It may only be cancelled if there is lightning or a problem at the venue.  Please make sure that you arrive at the venue 30 minutes prior to start time to sign on and warm up. 

Covid-safety measures will be used at all venues such as no sharing of equipment and no hand shaking.  Spectators are permitted at most venues, however, they must show their vaccination 'tick' to the convenor.  Please do not attend matches if you have any Covid symptoms.  At some venues, an entry fee to play and spectate is also required.

Jordan, one of our elite water polo coaches, will be running a swim session on Monday and Thursday mornings from 7.15am-8.15am for any keen swimmers and water polo players.  All levels will be catered for - just turn up!

Ms Hayley Boatswain
Head Water Polo Coach

Swimming Training and IGSA Swimming Carnival

All Years 7-10 PDHPE classes have now completed swimming trials over the past few weeks, mainly to get times for our Year 7’s and any new students who missed the College swimming carnival in Term 4.  These times have given the Sports staff an indication of who should be included in the IGSA team, along with those who have already been selected from the main carnival.  There will be some swim-offs for the best Year 7's against selected juniors on Tuesday 22 February at lunchtime, and more information has been emailed to these girls.  Any swimmers who train and compete outside of school who have official times for longer distances (eg 100, 200 or 400m), are to email these to Ms Jacobs for consideration for the IGSA team.

The IGSA Carnival is being held later this year on Friday 25 March at Homebush Aquatic Centre and there will be a meeting/relay session for all squad members at lunchtime on Tuesday 15 March, to finalise details and practise our relays.

Jordan, one of our elite water polo coaches, will be running a swim session on Monday and Thursday mornings from 7.15am-8.15am for any keen swimmers and water polo players.  All levels are catered for.  Any potential IGSA squad members must come to these sessions unless they are already in a squad outside of school.

below:  Swimming training

Fitness and Cross Country

Fitness training with Tash commences on Monday 21 February and will be every Monday and Wednesday afternoon as we prepare for the IGSA Cross Country Carnival at Frensham on Friday 13 May in Term 2.  We are allowed to enter up to ten competitors in each age group and this acts as the St Vincent’s Cross Country Championships, as first girl finished from each age group will be awarded our Age Champion.  We would like to have a minimum of three per age group for the relay point scores so are looking for more competitors.  12 and 13 years only run 3km, with all other girls doing 4km except the 18 years who have to do 6km.

All levels of fitness will be catered for at the training sessions and are not just for those wanting to do cross country.  Any students wishing to improve their fitness are invited to come to one or both days.  Please email Ms Jacobs if you would like to sign up.

TERM 2/3 SPORT REGISTRATIONS

Registrations are open for Term 2 Sport and close on Friday 25 February at 3.00pm.  Students can select from IGSA Soccer, IGSA Basketball, IGSA Hockey and IGSA Netball. These sports will be played for both Terms 2 and 3 for the first time.  This is to allow for more development and improvement over the longer season.

To register, you need to go on to the College website  http://www.stvincents.nsw.edu.au,Click on Sport, then click Term 2/3 Registrations.  You will need to know your student ID and email address, and have permission from your parents to play.  If you have any problems doing this, please contact the Sports Department immediately.

SPORTS STAR OF THE WEEK 

Congratulations to our water polo and swimming coach, Jordan Kremers-Taylor, who has recently been selected for the Australian men's water polo squad, and is training hard for the Paris Olympics.  Jordan coaches our Junior First’s water polo team and our swimming squad on Monday and Thursday mornings.  Monday’s session at 7.15am-8.15am, still has a few spots available and is open to all water polo players and girls training for IGSA swimming.

This section is to make the College community aware of some of the exceptional athletes we have in the College.  If your daughter has represented her state or country recently in her chosen Sport, please send us any results, photos or blurbs on her performance to jacobsj@stvincents.nsw.edu.au 

Ms Jacinta Jacobs
Co-ordinator of Sport

Shout Out to our Vinnies' Saturday Sport Girls - #SVC Dads at Sport

#SVC DADS AT SPORT

It's one week until the first #SVCDADSATSPORT for the year - Saturday 26 February 2022!

Remember to take a photo with your Dad or Carer before you leave home, at drop off or at the Sport venue (where COVID permissible).  Then tag your Sport and Year level, and email it to our Communication and PR Captain, Alice, so she can post it to our Instagram SVCDads page.

We look forward to seeing lots of photos!


CANTEEN - Next Week's Specials and Canteen REMINDERS

CANTEEN REMINDER:   NO CARD - NO PURCHASE 

  • Students MUST bring their ID card to the canteen to purchase any food/drink. Please note that putting your student number in only is NOT accepted.
  • Remember:  ONLINE ORDERING is also available.
  • GLUTEN FREE products are available - only when purchased through online ordering
  • You need to refill money onto your cardAT LEAST ONE HOUR BEFORE you intend to use the card (as it takes one hour to generate funds onto the card).

 View next week's CANTEEN SPECIALS: 21-25 February 2022  HERE

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P&F Parents Cocktail Party and Inaugural Mothers/Female Carers Weekend to Orange

P&F Cocktail Party

Parents and friends of the College are invited to the P&F Cocktail Party to welcome new parents and celebrate the start of the 2022 school year.  The P&F Cocktail Party will be held at the College on Saturday 12 March, 6:30pm-10:30pm.  This is always a very popular event - to book please click HERE

Inaugural Mothers' Weekend to Orange

Mothers and female carers are invited to the inaugural Mothers' Weekend in Orange on Saturday 30 April to Sunday 01 May 2022.  To book please click HERE .

Ms Renee Payne
Community and Alumnae Relations Manager

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Parents and Friends Association - AGM - 01 March online

The P&F Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held online on Tuesday 01 March at 6.30pm.  Please click here to register.

Ms Renee Payne
Community and Alumnae Relations Manager

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