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Monday 08 March:  International Women's Day

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Tuesday 09 March:  CGSSSA Swim Carnival - Ryde Aquatic Centre.

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Friday 12, Saturday 13, Sunday 14 March:  Boarders' IN Weekend

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Tuesday 16 March:  Year 7 Vaccination program commences - see Mr Anderson's letter to Year 7 parents (emailed 19 February). 

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Wednesday 17 March:  College 'Open Afternoon' - 4.00pm-6.00pm - for Year 7/2022 and Year 7/2023.

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Please see 'Community Notices' later in this issue - From the Uniform Shop:  Time to start thinking about winter uniform orders.

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Please see the Sport and Health Report article in this issue for training and competition dates/timings. 
Information is also on the College website in Sport

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REMINDER:  Masks are compulsory on public transport for students over 12 years - and all students must have a valid OPAL card to travel on buses and trains.

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Dear Parents and Carers

The seasonal change of autumn has brought us some of the best summer weather of the year.  I hope that this weekend provides more of this delightful weather so you can get out and about with your family.  With more and more of the COVID restrictions easing, there is much novelty and enjoyment to be gained from doing the very things that we once took for granted.  I had such a moment of consciousness this morning as I accompanied our Co-Captains Lily Deerfield and Holly Beamond, to an International Women's Day breakfast.  My memory of last year's same gathering was that we were starting to feel very worried and nervous about the impact of COVID, and indeed it was probably the last large gathering I attended.  This year, there was much delight in being back in conversation with each other, optimism about the vaccination program, celebration of the resilience shown and amazement about the social changes we had witnessed during that year as people adapted to new norms.  Much of the conversation this year was precipitated by the keynote address by New South Wales Governor, Her Excellency Margaret Beazley.  She reflected on the great changes she had seen in her long and distinguished career, but also on the considerable change still needed to address the inequalities between men and women in Australia and around the world.  These are the same engrained inequalities that are foundational to the issue of consent that have been so widely discussed and debated over the last fortnight.  Late this afternoon I received from the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA) a brief address by well regarded psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg.  It provides parent resources for continuing the conversation on consent.  Please click here to view the video. 

The interrelated, complex and inter-generational nature of some of these inequalities will require the same radical change that we saw was possible during COVID.  It gives me optimism to see similar collective goodwill now being exercised to address strategies that will bring about the sustained change that will be required for the dignity of all people to be recognised.  The theme for this year's International Women's Day is #Choose to Challenge, and there are so many challenges to choose to commit to resolving.  It has been heartening to see the offers to co-operate, collaborate and communicate this last week from government agencies at State and Federal level; from our educational bodies such as Department of Education, AIS and Catholic Schools NSW; from Parents and Ex-Students' organisations and of course most importantly, engagement with and between young people.  Together we must challenge the status quo because our current cultural and gender norms are not meeting the needs of at least half the population.

Yours sincerely

Anne Fry
Principal 

The College community offers its condolences to the following who has lost a loved one recently:

Jasmine Dale (Year 12) - Great-Grandfather.

May he rest in peace.

Dear Parents and Carers

Fee Payments on the College Website on 3 March 2021

Please contact the Fees Administrator, Mrs Pauline Martin, on phone number 9356 4223 if you have made a fee payment on the College website by credit card on Wednesday 3 March 2021.

Mrs Carol Travan
Assistant Business Manager

At Wednesday’s Assembly our Student Leaders launched our focus on International Women’s Day 2021, recognised internationally next Monday 8 March. They did so with voices of both challenge and hope - voices that seek for the revelation of truth through awareness of experiences that continue to oppress and voices that celebrate the spirited determination and accomplishment of women across so many domains.  This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is #Choose to Challenge.  There is much that needs challenging to create a more equitable and just world - I like to focus on the word ‘choose’ - this then becomes an invitation for us each personally to consider if and how we opt in to be people of voice and action.

Our College Co-Captains Holly and Lily urged students to

-        Challenge the status quo

-        Challenge misogynistic beliefs

-        Challenge acceptance and apathy by others

-        And most importantly challenge each other.

Our students’ voices believe in the possibility of action for change.  We find ourselves in exciting times.  The advocacy of many has paved the way for attitudes and values that have become our new norm.  Society now expects equity, diversity and inclusivity.  The real challenge becomes the actual choice to call it out when the lived experience does not match our professed beliefs.  Mindsets and behaviours need to advance together for there to be real change.

Gender balance is more than a women’s issue or even a women’s and men’s issue - it is an economic issue, a political issue, a societal issue.  The Global Gender Gap Report 2020 measures the performances of 153 countries in reducing gender-gaps on education, health and political criteria.  Australia is placed at 44th, a drop of five places from 2018, sitting behind Serbia, Poland, Jamaica, Bolivia and Laos.  The report found that “Political Empowerment is the area where women are severely under-represented…considering the sum of the seats of all parliaments of the 153 countries covered by the index, only 25% of these 35,127 global seats are occupied by women.  When examining higher-level institutional roles the presence of women grows even thinner. Only 21% of the 3,343 ministers are women, and there are 32 countries where women represent less than 10% of ministers in office today.”  If women are under-represented at the tables of greatest influence, we have to ask ourselves how women generally are represented in the decisions, policies and legislations that affect them.  This same report identified that 120 countries have closed at least 95% of their educational gender gaps.  If this is so - we must ask ourselves why our political sphere does not yet represent the equity, diversity and inclusion we have educated for?

As a nation, our media is shining light on inequities and mistreatment of women and girls within the walls of parliament and within the spaces our young people socialise in our own neighbourhoods and communities.  As parents and educators we can choose to challenge our thinking about ways we can contribute to change.  I choose to challenge my assumptions that I understand so that the young people speaking may be better understood.  The great thing about my job is that I see every day emerging leaders amongst our students whose intellectual pursuits are coupled with the confidence to advocate with a yearning that can stem from both anger and compassion.  Our young people will not be silenced by platitudes and rhetoric; they know what they desire and yearn for their voices to fill the hallways of those spaces which have greatest influence in shaping the lived experience of society - their homes,  their schools, their parliament.  Most importantly we must critique the emerging conversation around culture and ask ourselves what are we prepared to choose through our own words and actions so that we rise up to the challenge to call out and step forward alongside our daughters and sons.

Our College Co-captains have invited students to add to the banner #Choose to Challenge so that we tackle challenge together - strengthened by collective passions, intellects and values.  Our Assembly showcased the achievements of women in Sport, women in Science, women in Literature and Philosophy, women enriching society through faith and courage.  Our Assembly offered our students pride and joy in what they share together.  The closing Assembly item was a piece of SLAM Poetry written and performed by our woman as artist - Ellie Singleton in Year 12.  In a week where so many harrowing stories have rightly shaken us to attention, it is important that we all are galvanised as people of hope in times of challenge. I leave you with Ellie’s words below.

Mrs Elizabeth Brooks
Deputy Principal

River of Hope - by Ellie Singleton

I wrote this poem inspired by my grandmother reaching almost a year in and out of lockdown due to Covid, as a reminder of how good it has been here compared to many parts of the world.

Times are hard

Stress catches like kindling

From the sparks of fear and misinformation

Shadowing every step

And yet

And yet the sun rises to greet us

And yet the river of hope

Breaks its banks to meet us

Clear and true and beautiful

Like my friends

Who I can hold

And our school

Where we can learn

Together

Here

In person

Where we can talk

And be heard

By a crowd we can hear

And see

And feel

Where we can laugh

And smile

Knowing our friends

Are with us

Next to us

Beautiful

Like the shrieks of laughter

From the courts

From the pool

From friends and strangers

Beautiful

Like watching people rush by

The smiles of strangers

Fresh air

And stepping outside

Freeing

Like the chances we have

To do so much

When so many can’t go outside

Beauty

Freedom

Opportunity

I am thankful

For this life.

I have always wanted to be a teacher from as far back as I can remember. From the age of three, I began teaching my dolls by lining them up on my sister’s bed and instructing from my toy blackboard. I was strict. I had high standards - and if students weren’t participating or being compliant ie my Ronald MacDonald doll - I would place him in the corner - until my mother turned him around when she passed by my playroom - feeling sorry for him. I have had the privilege of teaching adolescents for over 31 years and during this time I have always been invigorated by the rush I get when I know that learning is resonating for a student. It’s always a lovely moment for a teacher to witness - the ‘aha’ moment. Teaching Year 12 is a passion of mine. I love so much about it. I love the fact that students' conceptual understanding of their syllabuses becomes deep and inquisitive. Curious and even persistent. I love the questions and the considerations. When I feel intellectually spent at the end of one of my lessons with Year 12, I know I’ve had a good lesson with them - or at least I hope so! 

Today, Year 12 English completed an assessment activity which called them to respond to six weeks of study on the NESA module - Craft of Writing. Essentially a study of the process of writing and a demonstration of the connection between reading and writing. The module encourages students to engage in varied writing experiences for a range of audiences and purpose by reinforcing the important connection between reading and writing texts, integrity, voice, purpose and meaning. Today, students were given five minutes to plan and forty minutes to craft a piece of writing of their own choosing exploring a moment of tension from one of their set texts whilst making decisions about voice, structure, audience and purpose. Not an easy feat but nonetheless - key skills required of our 21st century learners. Whilst I know that sitting an English assessment under examination style conditions is not everyone's cup of tea, the agility and resilience we are teaching our students in responding to their learning like this is significant in preparing them for future success. Finally, the curriculum is allowing students an opportunity to be autonomous in their writing and demonstrate what they know and why they know it. In this way, we are setting students up well for their final HSC examinations and tertiary studies as they will be increasingly called to think and act on their feet.

Last year NESA introduced the reform stage of the NSW Curriculum review and just recently NESA have introduced state-wide teacher expert networks (TENs) to ensure that the new curriculum connects with practice and works well in the classroom. At the College, my colleagues and I are staying abreast of these developments and I will continue to inform the College community of the reforms being executed as soon as they come to hand. However, for our new families or for those of you who may have missed my article on the NSW Curriculum Reform last year - I include a parent resource from NESA below to demonstrate how the Curriculum reform will ensure that every one of our students is prepared and ready for their future when the reforms commence from 2024.

Why did we have a review of the NSW curriculum?

The NSW Government announced the NSW Curriculum Review in 2018 – the first comprehensive review of the NSW primary and secondary curriculum since 1989. The aim is to update and rework the NSW curriculum so that students can continue to contribute to Australian society in the 21st century.

Did parents and carers have a say in the review?

Yes. In 2018 and 2019, parents and carers took part in the review through consultation. Input from parents and carers helped to form the final recommendations of the review.

Is the NSW Curriculum Review over?

We have finished the review. The implementation of curriculum reforms has now started. The NSW Government has considered the recommendations of the review and is supportive of the overall principles of proposed reform.

What does the reform mean in the middle years (Years 2-10) of children’s schooling?

In the middle years of school, priority will be given to providing every student with challenging learning material appropriate to their current level of knowledge and skills. This means that students who need more time to master curriculum content will have it; students who are ready to move on more quickly can do so. The new curriculum will set clear standards for achievement in mandated subjects by the completion of schooling. It will provide a better way of monitoring students’ long-term progress, which will make it easier for parents/carers to know if their child is on track.

What about changes to senior years (Years 11-12)?

In the later years of school, each subject will build solid theoretical foundations, provide opportunities to transfer and apply knowledge, and develop skills in the practical application of learning.This will help to ensure that your child leaves school better prepared for further learning, life and the workforce. Feedback consolidated the role of the HSC as a valued senior secondary credential. The NSW Government will carefully consider the impact of any reform activities in the senior years on the HSC credential to ensure it maintains its value and relevance as an exit credential. Advice on the ATAR was beyond the review’s Terms of Reference. Consultation acknowledged that the ATAR remains a useful tool.

What does ‘strengthening senior secondary pathways’ mean?

Pathways to post-school options like university, TAFE or the workforce will be strengthened through the introduction of new learning areas. These will act as a focal point for schools’ careers advice and relationships with businesses and tertiary providers. HSC subjects will be organised under these new learning areas. 

Irrespective of the official 2024 commencement date, at SVC we are finding as part of our commitment in 2021 to create and respond generously to opportunities to learn and grow, ways to teach students the skills necessary to apply their knowledge deeply. As part of the academic and pastoral care of each of our students, our tiered pedagogical class structures ensures that learning is differentiated for each of our learners at a level of challenge right for her individual academic and pastoral learning needs. After all, learning resonates deeply when the care of the whole person (cura personalis) is fully engaged and valued, as Ignatian spirituality calls all of us to love ourselves and others: the entire person, the entire gift of life from God given to us.

I hope you find some gentle moments this weekend to love yourself and those ‘others’ in your life that are so special to you. 

Mrs Jasmin Mano
Director of Teaching and Learning

It’s been a week of big questions, worry, sadness and inspiration as we listen to young women speak about what is deeply important to them and, as a consequence, deeply important to all.  There is so much more to say and to hear, so much to be done and so much change that must happen.  It will happen with careful work and thoughtful direction.  Our girls will have a voice in that space.

Ella Wise, Year 11, is our Caritas Christi Advocate.  Caritas Christi focusses on justice awareness and action at an international and local level.  The special interest Ella has brought to the team is advocacy, awareness and action on Human Trafficking.  Ella thinks this has been on her mind and weighing on her heart since Year 8.  She is interested in the human faces and stories of trafficking and slavery, the social pressures and dysfunction that makes it an option for some people and a tragedy for many others, and the political climate that tolerates, encourages and enables this crime.

At Wednesday’s Caritas Christi meeting we had a great conversation with Sr Suzette Clark RSC, our Sister of Charity, great inspiration and friend, who is a mover and a shaker in the fight for justice for women, children and men who are victims of trafficking.  She spoke to us about the work she is involved in at a church, international, national and local level.  We were inspired and a little bit awestruck.  Sr Suzette is keen to help us, to mentor us and to put us in touch with other great people who are making a difference.

The Caritas Christi group is in the throws of research.  They want to be well informed about the truth of trafficking in Australia, slavery in Sydney and even child and indentured labour in our suburbs.  They want to help us all understand our role in giving permission to groups and individuals who are perpetrators, and how our choices and actions can end suffering.  Caritas Christi want to stay positive - they don’t want to be overcome by the numbers and the data.  The Global Slavery Index indicates that there are 15,000 people currently living in conditions of modern slavery in Australia right now.  That’s men, women and children, and that’s overwhelming. 

Our Caritas Christi group want to focus on what they can do and what we can do to prevent slavery, influence supply chains and offer genuine hope to people who are physically, mentally and spiritually robbed of their own advocacy and then silenced.

Now, says Ella, is the time for speaking out, for listening, and then acting.

It’s still Lent.  I’m still not doing very well working on my inadequacies.  But I’ll keep trying.

Our liturgy on Ash Wednesday focussed on four ideas:

·      the generosity of the earth, and how we respond with sustainable choices.

·      the generous choice to remain silent instead of threatening another’s reputation with gossip and accusation.

·      the generous action of listening

·      the generosity of spirit that reveals itself in kindness and outreach to those in need.

Lenten Challenge for this week:

How can I make better choices about what I say to others, about others?

Can I search firstly for the positive in a person’s actions and intentions, respond genuinely to what I find, and can I commit to advocating for another if harm or negativity looms large?

Family Lenten Fun:

Not eating meat on Fridays in Lent is still a popular way to go as a reminder that Lent is a time to make a change.  It’s a well-worn excuse to have fish and chips for dinner.  Perhaps one night a week you could try a family conversation that focusses on ‘the best thing that happened to you today’ or an activity that doesn’t involve a screen.  Base it around your dinner table then ask yourself if it isn’t a movement toward the Eucharistic.  Good luck.

What’s on?

Years 11 and 12 have been invited to a series of Reflection afternoons - Mondays in March.

We will gather, have some afternoon tea, consider some good ideas from great philosophers and movers and shakers, share our own ideas and do some meditation and journaling.

It promises to be a worthwhile experience.

Monday 08 March - 3.15pm-5.00pm

Monday 15 March - 3.15pm-5.00pm

Monday 22 March - 3.15pm-5.00pm.

The Ponytail Project is moving from strength to strength.  We have already broken through our money-raising goal.  You can sponsor a student who has signed up for the chop by clicking on the link below.

https://www.ponytailproject.com.au/fundraisers/StVincentsCollege!

Our friends at St Vincent de Paul are re-launching their Brekky Van initiative from the Lewisham centre.  If you would like to give an expression of interest in being part of the A Team for brekky, click on the link HERE , fill in your details and I’ll be in touch.  We have a solid number who have responded so far, and I’ll be in touch next week. 

Night Patrol is coming back too!  It is only available to over 18's at this stage, but is something the staff at SVC work on together.  We are signing up now, and will be ready to begin in April.  I’ll let you know how we go and share some pictures of us working together.

Mrs Jo Kenderes
Director of Faith and Mission

This term has flown by and we are already in the midst of assessment activities and preparation for Camps/Retreats.  Each parent/carer will have received information about these camps/retreats, and a reminder please, that you are required to sign the permission forms.  We can print out your signed copy to hand into Student Services, but we do ask that you read the information available for the relevant camp/retreat and then sign the form.  We are fortunate to experience camps and retreats this year, and in particular for our Year 7 Boarders it is a great opportunity to thrive in the community experience and show how much you have learnt living together in these few weeks.  I will be attending camp along with the SVC Boarders whilst our SCEGGS students enjoy the peace and quiet being on their own for two nights - I know for a fact they are already planning their menu!!

University of Sydney

Tours of the Con

Individual students are able to book tours of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music campus and learn more about the student experience, opportunities and other aspects of life as a music student.  Use the link here to book a tour.

Music Theatre workshop .

A music theatre workshop will be held on Saturday 27 March, 9:30am-1.00pm.  If musical theatre is your thing, join a taster Music Theatre Workshop led by Dr Narelle Yeo and Peter Cousins to get a glimpse of the new Bachelor of Music (Performance) Music Theatre program launching at University of Sydney in 2022.  To find out more including cost, use the link here

Conservatorium Songwriting Workshop

 On 13 March from 3.00pm to 6.00pm, the Conservatorium of Music will be hosting Master classes.  The aim of this face-to-face experience is to:

Become more deeply familiar with the function of song sections;

• Understand a variety of song forms available to contemporary songwriters
• Practice writing lyrics that express the movement of ideas through those different sections, and
• Explore musical considerations that will help support the creation of tension and the delivery of resolutions.

Within the three hours there will be time for writing, a Q&A and musical performances.  For more information go here.

Rising Stars at the Con 

Rising Stars at the Con is a performance-based music education program.  The program provides gifted school-age students with specialist tuition in a supportive environment that helps develop their musical and artistic skills.  At Rising Stars, they identify talent at an early age.  Supported by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music faculty, the program is based on proven values of instrumental teaching, structured academic development, regular performance and the benefits of a musical peer group.

The Rising Stars program operates on three levels:  Foundation Stars, Emerging Stars and Premier Stars, to provide a development pathway for musical talent.

The Rising Stars program runs on Saturdays, fourteen weeks per semester, with two semesters each year and entry is by audition only.  For more information, please refer to the 'How to Apply' page on the link provided.

UNSW

Year 12 Medicine Information Evening

Year 12 students are invited to join UNSW’s online Medicine Information Evening on 17 March to hear an expert panel of academic staff and current students, and have their questions answered.  Attendees will also find out detailed information on the application and admissions process for 2022.  To register your interest go HERE .

Year 10 Information Evenings

In 2021 UNSW will be hosting four Year 10 Information evenings on 30 March, 22 and 28 April and 12 May.  These evenings provide Year 10 students and their parents with information about studying at UNSW, the prerequisites and assumed knowledge required for specific degrees and advice about subjects for Years 11 and 12.  For more information go to this link .  Registrations will open soon.

Mathematics Prerequisites for Tertiary Courses

University of Sydney

The University has Mathematics course prerequisites for some courses.  This means that to study certain degrees, students will need to achieve a Band 4 in the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) Mathematics (not General Mathematics) or equivalent.

If students don't meet the Mathematics requirements, they may be able to:

• complete the Mathematics MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) and exam
• apply for another course and then transfer into their preferred course in their second year (after successful completion of an accepted 1000 level Mathematics unit).

For more information about Mathematics prerequisites at USYD, go here

ANU Canberra

Mandatory Mathematics and English from 2023

Successful completion in senior secondary Mathematics and English is mandatory for applications submitted in 2022 for commencement in 2023.  You will need to complete: 

• at least one high school English course/unit in at least one semester during Year 11, and 
• at least one high school Mathematics course/unit in at least one semester during Year 11.

Ms Helen Marshall
Careers Adviser

Sport Staff Contacts for Term 1 2021:

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

Head of Tennis:  Ms Therese Taylor:  0408 711 881
Head of Touch:  Ms Elyse Harmanis:  0434 610 870   
Head of Water Polo:  Ms Hayley Boatswain:  0404 267 554
Head of Swimming/Cross Country:  Ms Jacinta Jacobs:  0418 416 663.

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

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

TERM 1 SPORT

TOUCH

We have had rainy days again this week and some students have gone home without checking; presuming training isn’t on.  However, training is always on as we do fitness in the College gym - so please make sure that all players still attend their training sessions.

The best place to check for Wet Weather Information is the Easts Touch Association website or Facebook page for any last minute changes.  Please remember that COVID-safety measures will still be enforced, such as no sharing of equipment and no hand-shaking.  Spectators will be allowed at this competition this weekend but are still encouraged to watch from afar and not mingle on the sidelines with the players.

-  Easts website.  

Ms Elyse Harmanis
Head Touch Coach

Below:   Year 7A Touch

Below:   SVC 11 Touch

Below:   Junior Touch

SANTA SABINA VOLLEYBALL

Congratulations to all teams who played some exciting matches last weekend!

Spectators are allowed at Santa Sabina this term, however, no dogs are permitted.  There will also be a coffee cart available.

All team information can be found on the College website and the draw has now been finalised.  All players should now be aware of their training times and must let the head coach Elyse know if they cannot attend for any reason.  Full Sports uniform is to be worn to all training sessions and matches. 

Please note that Santa Sabina wet weather information is tweeted on:  https://twitter.com/santasports .

Ms Elyse Harmanis
Head Volleyball Coach 

IGSSA SATURDAY AND TILDESLEY TENNIS

Congratulations to all six teams who had some great matches last weekend.  SVC 1 and SVC 5 are currently coming second with SVC 4 on top of the IGSSA ladder.

Training for the Tildesley Shield (which will be held at Pennant Hills on 17-18 March), will be held on Monday 7.15am-8.25am and Wednesday afternoons from 3.15pm-4.30pm, on the College courts.  All girls are to let their coach Therese or Tonya know if they cannot make a session. 

With only a couple of weeks until this prestigious competition is underway, it is imperative that all players are at all training sessions.  Practice matches are still being held against some very enthusiastic teachers on the courts at lunchtimes.  Any players keen to take on this challenge are to email Tildesley Captain, Ruby Spies.  

All players are to collect a Permission Note from Ms Jacobs in the Sports office by next week.

Ms Therese Taylor
Head Tennis Coach

Below:   SVC 5 Tennis

Below:   Ruby Spies in action

WATER POLO

Please check the College website or the Sports noticeboard for training times and the finalised draw.  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 20 minutes prior to start time for 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 check in with the QR code with the convenor.  

Ms Hayley Boatswain
Head Water Polo Coach 

SWIMMING TRAINING AND IGSSA SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Congratulations to following students who have been selected in the College Swim Team:

CGSSSA SWIM SQUAD 2021

Juniors

Caitlin Hoggett
Lily Rowbotham
Zahli Daly
Ruby Thompson
Annika Wende-Dunstan
Ruby Siemsen
Asher Thompson
Charlie Bennett
Isabella Cotroneo
Frankie Dyke-Miller
Sybella Daly
Georgina Porteus
Ali Green
Ruby Smith

Intermediates

Gabrielle Austin
Siara Ortolani
Ruby Etherington
Evie Ellis
Charlie Bennett
Emilie King
Noa Sexton 

Seniors

Molly Whitely
Alexis Graham
Maddison Neill
Mia Glasel
Taffy O'Neill
Samantha Jeffs

This year we will  be competing in the CGSSSA Swimming Carnival (Catholic Girls Secondary Sports Schools Association) instead of IGSSA.  The CGSSSA Carnival is being held on Tuesday 9 March at Ryde Aquatic Centre, 8.30am-3.00pm.  All swimmers are to return their Permission Note to Ms Jacobs AS SOON AS POSSIBLE indicating if they require the bus or not.

FITNESS AND CROSS COUNTRY

Fitness training with Tash is on every Monday and Wednesday afternoon 3.15pm-4.30pm, as we prepare for the IGSSA Cross Country Carnival at Frensham on Friday 7 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.  The first competitor in from each age group will be awarded SVC Age Champion.  We would like to have a minimum of three per age group for the relay point scores, so we are looking for more competitors.  12 and 13 years only run 3km, with all other girls doing 4km except 18 years who have to run 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.  Meet outside the change rooms at 3.15pm and the sessions are finished by 4.30pm.  There is no additional cost.  Please email Ms Jacobs if you would like to sign up.

TERM 2 SPORT REGISTRATIONS

Registrations are for Term 2 Sport are now closed.  Trials will be held in Weeks 7 and 8.  Please keep an eye on the student admin notices for more details. All students who registered must attend trials or they will not be placed in a team. 

SPORTS STARS OF THE WEEK

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

Congratulations to all girls who competed at the State Nippers last weekend.  Sybella Daly, Year 7, came 3rd in the U12 girls surf race and 2nd in the U12 girls board relay.  Congratulations to Ruby Smith, Year 8, who placed 3rd in the U14 years beach flags.  Well done girls!

Congratulations also to Kate Johnson, Year 10, who has qualified to compete in the SLSA (Surf Life Saving Australia) National Championships in Queensland in April.  She will compete in the U17's women’s individual sprints and flags and in the U17 women’s relay.  Good luck Kate!

Ms Jacinta Jacobs
Co-ordinator of Sport

Now is the time to check that you have all your winter uniform items for Terms 2 and 3. 

Appointments are not required.

Please encourage your daughter to visit me in the uniform shop or use your summer uniform sizing as a guide to purchase online. 

I am happy to answer any questions you may have so please call me on 8324 6622 or email me at svc@noone.com.au.

Juliet Medland
St Vincent’s College Uniform Shop Manager

Rockwall Crescent, Potts Point NSW 2011

Phone: 02 8324 6622

Uniform Shop Hours: Monday and Friday 8.00am-2.00pm; Wednesday 12.00pm-5.00pm. 

Email:   svc@noone.com.au

Website:  www.noone.com.au

CANTEEN REMINDER:   NO CARD - NO PURCHASE 

-  Students MUST bring their card to the canteen to purchase - putting your student number in only is not accepted.

-  Remember that ONLINE ORDERING IS AVAILABLE. 

-  GLUTEN FREE products are available only when purchased through online ordering. 

-  You need to refill money onto your cardat least 1 (one) hour BEFORE using it (as it takes that long to generate onto the card).

 View next week's CANTEEN SPECIALS: 08-12 March 2021  HERE

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2021 P&F Meeting dates - via Zoom.

Tuesdays - 11 May; 03 August; 02 November - time to be confirmed.

Mrs Jane Palin
Community and Alumnae Relations Manager

A warm welcome to our new and returning families for 2021.

The St Vincent’s College Business Directory is a community initiative created to connect families, staff, alumni and supporters of the College in a practical and mutually beneficial way.  Our hope is that our community chooses to support other College families when doing business.

If you have not yet registered your business and would like to do so, please register here 

Jane Palin
Community and Alumnae Relations Manager