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Friday 08 April:  Last day of classes Term 1.  Boarding House closes at 6.00pm.

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Monday 25 April:  ANZAC Day - Lest We Forget.

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Tuesday 26 April from 4.00pm:  Boarders' return.

Wednesday 27 April:  First day of classes Term 2.

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2022 Foxford Days (Students are actively engaged in online learning based at home):  23 May; (27 October to be confirmed).

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Dear Parents and Carers

Despite my best efforts to dodge and weave the COVID virus for the last two years, I have spent this last week of the term experiencing the symptoms, frustrations and disruptions so familiar to you and your families.  It certainly has given me a new perspective of just how the virus has impacted and changed our lives throughout the pandemic.  I was very disappointed to not be able to be at school for the last week of the term.  It has been an extraordinary week as the COVID-fatigue, Camp-fatigue, weather-fatigue and just good old-fashioned fatigue converged to challenge students and staff.  These holidays will bring a well-deserved reprieve and a chance to relax and recover.  I look back on the term with admiration and appreciation.  So much has been achieved despite OMICRON, unprecedented weather conditions, disruption to public transport and constantly changing public health guidelines: 

The return to F2F teaching
Resumption of our co-curricular program
Return to vertical Tutor groups and House activities
Class of 2021 Graduation
Year 12 Formal
Parents & Friends Cocktail Party
Camps/Retreats for Years 7 to 12
Rehearsals starting for Matilda
Catching up on maintenance and refurbishment work disrupted by COVID restrictions
Access to the College site

These aspects of our College life and operations were so missed in 2020/21 and they have each been welcomed back through the term.  At times it was hard to hold on to “COVID CONFIDENCE” and facilitate activities, but with the co-operation and compliance of the community we have managed to find our new rhythm.  I also want to acknowledge there was COVID transmission at the Camps/Retreats but the numbers (as reported to the College) in no way were singularly responsible for the high absenteeism of the last week. 

It has been confirmed today that at least one of the students in Year 9 who was sick after the camp has Influenza A.  Please alert your doctor your daughter has been exposed to Influenza A if you are concerned about her symptoms.  The flu season is anticipated to be severe this year.  After two years of not being exposed to the new strains, our immune systems are vulnerable.

After a marathon of a term the last week did have a more “three-legged race” feel to it - illness, weather, early travel, all creating obstacles to full attendance.

I wish you the blessings of Easter.  Holy Week and the joyful celebration of the resurrection are important celebrations for most families.  I sincerely hope your family gathers in peace and hope this Easter.

In hope,

Yours sincerely

Anne Fry
Principal

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

Tianna Flamer-Caldera (Year 11) - Grandfather.

Mrs Penny Radford (Staff) - Sister-in-Law and Uncle.

Mr David Woolbank (Staff) - Two close family friends.

May they rest in peace.

Today’s skies offered us a bit of everything.  Recess and Lunch greeted us with moments of blue sky.  It felt “the rain had gone” and it was “going to be a bright bright sunshiny day”.  There seemed a collective skip in the steps of students and staff as we look forward to a well-deserved break that comes with the pride and satisfaction of all that has been achieved this term.  To do so in camaraderie as is the case in school communities, means we have shared moments of struggle and joy that buoys us forward. There are so many moments of accomplishment for this term - I urge you to reflect with your daughters upon what she now knows that she didn’t know 11 weeks before, what skills and experiences she has added and what new relationships she has nurtured and grown.  Our learning commitment is “to make the small changes that create the big difference”.  Hopefully your daughter is able to reflect on the small changes she has made this term to work towards a big difference in her learning, relationships and personal growth.

Students have been provided a few reminders on their Student Life Classroom:

• It is WINTER UNIFORM upon return from holidays.  This requires:
  • Students to wear their BLAZER each day; including to and from school.  The cardigan may be worn at school or under the blazer when travelling. 
  • Students are to wear stockings with the tunic/senior skirt or the school pants
  • Students still require the College hat or sports cap when sitting outside at Recess or Lunch or school gatherings outside.  It may be a good idea to have a spare cap in locker. 
  • PLEASE purchase an umbrella and rain jacket as rain is forecast to continue in Term 2.

• First day of lessons is Wednesday 27 April - this is a Day 3 on the timetable.
  We will have a College Assembly that day as we commemorate Anzac Day. 
• Students are to be ready to commence their Term 2 co-curricular activities with arrangements in place to attend all scheduled coaching sessions and practices with the correct equipment. 

Our staff and students have given generously of themselves and to their learning this term, sharing in relationship with each other.  Thank you to the many parents and carers who have extended your voices of support and appreciation as partners in your daughter’s education this term.  With the added challenges of weather, transport and Covid - your tenacity and trust is truly appreciated.  It certainly feels we are ready for a break.  The liturgical season of Easter invites us to the sacredness of hope and renewal.  Through the crosses we carry, we discover our vulnerabilities that direct us towards the Christ to be found in our love and connections with each other.  I pray that all families can take time to remember and experience this enduring love and hope gifted to us in in those with whom we live.  I wish you many blessings for an Easter full of hope and renewal!

Mrs Elizabeth Brooks
Deputy Principal

“People always say that I didn’t give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn’t true.  I was not tired physically… No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.”  - Rosa Parks

Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was born in Alabama in 1913 and is known as the “first lady of civil rights” in the US.  Rosa famously refused to vacate her seat when ordered to by the bus driver to allow “white people” to have her seat, even though she was seated in the “coloured section”.  Such segregation seems abhorrent to us today, but it was not until the following year that the resultant Federal court case ruled that bus segregation was illegal, even though it was already covered by Section 14 of the US Constitution.

Such brave and resilient women can inspire all of us to realise that to achieve something worthwhile we need to give of ourselves and move out of our comfort zone.  This term I have challenged students in all years to consider their learning seriously and maturely, and realise that it is in the struggle that the gains are made.  Of course, it is always easier to take the ‘soft option’, make the excuses to oneself and not preserve with the more rigorous work, but the cost of this is in the lost opportunity of our learning gain.  Rosa lived to the age of 92 and would no doubt have been amazed at the change she saw in her lifetime, but was always committed to staying resilient and not taking the “easy option” on things that mattered.

As we move to the end of Lent and to the most significant point in the Christian calendar, we are again reminded of the hope that underpins the foundation and ongoing faith life of the College.  Hope is always forward looking, and I encourage students however they have approached Term 1 and whatever success they have had, to reflect on their resilience and commitment to rigour in their learning.  It is important that students take a break and recharge after our term, to return reinvigorated to build on what they have achieved in Term 1.  Whether they are satisfied with how they have worked so far this year or need to apply themselves more to achieve their best, Term 2 will be the opportunity for all students to again commit to Rigour and Resilience.

I wish all families in the College a safe term break and all the joy that Easter Sunday brings.

Mr Bob Anderson
Director of Teaching and Learning and Education Administration

On the weekend the juniors made Easter hats.  There were three cardboard Easter bonnet templates and large sheets of cardboard with lots of different decorations for the Boarders to use.  They could trace the template if they wanted to and one asked if they had to use the template and I replied no - they should use their imagination and create their own Easter hat/bonnet.  They were all incredibly creative and hidden talents came to the fore.

Some were getting annoyed as the glue wouldn’t hold (mainly because too much glue was used!) but eventually it worked or alternate means were used. They worked for a long time, resulting in amazing creations.

Ms Linda McCabe
Boarding Co-ordinator

The Easter hats were paraded on Monday with the following prizes given:

Honourable Mentions:  Zara and Annalise (modelled by Brooklyn)

Third place - Amity

Second place - Elektra

First place - Eliza

above:  Elektra and Cyndell      above right:  Amity and Georgia

Below:   Lucy and Eliza    below right:   Brooklyn and Zara

Below:  Winners

This term we farewelled Grace Hayes, who has been working in the Boarding House since 2020.  Grace is an ex-Boarder and we have enjoyed her vitality and humour whilst working with Years 7/8/9 as their Boarding coordinator over this time.  She has provided the Boarders with great advice, calm transitions to Boarding and supported them when they needed guidance, whether it be for illness, friendships, family or homesickness.  Grace will be sorely missed by parents, Boarders and staff, but we’re pretty confident that we will see her again sometime soon!

All the staff wish the Boarders and Boarder families a safe and Happy Easter with great laughs, camaraderie and lots of hugs from both the humans and the animals in your families!

A reminder to all parents/carers, to please fill in 'End of Term Leave' on Orah.  Boarders’ Travel Day is Friday 8 April and we will close the Boarding House by 6.00pm that evening. 

Yours in Boarding

Ms Maryanne O'Donoghue
Director of Boarding

Our recent camp was something we had dreamt of for a really long time.  With lockdowns and cancellations now a part of our everyday life, it sometimes felt like we would never get to experience this long overdue experience.  So with a few moments of unease about the weather, our groups, what to pack, how we would survive without our mobile phones…and missing the comforts of home…we headed off to Stanwell Tops for Year 7 Camp!  And it was well worth the wait…

Despite all the mud, on and off rain and wind (and leeches!), we still managed to enjoy every minute.  High ropes, Leap of Faith, Survivor challenges, indoor bubble soccer, archery and the vertical cluster definitely invited nail-biting moments for some of us, but we all loved the chance to see our friends overcome their fears and to be able to support them.  Definitely a favourite indoor activity was the silent disco, closely followed by meal times with our group.

Thank you especially to all of our teachers for caring for us and organising it for us. Your singing talents and smiles helped us enjoy this experience fully.

Year 7 Williams on behalf of all of Year 7 students

Reflections from the Heart

Best moments

…climbing to the top of the vertical cluster and doing the chicken dance

…touching a leech and learning that you shouldn’t pour salt on it

…amazing food and cabins

…happiness that I tried new things

…working together and making new friends.

I am grateful for

…bonding with my new friends in my cabin group

…being able to still do fun activities even when it was raining outside

…being able to go to a school camp after so long and making new memories

…no school work especially homework

…good food

…I lost my hat and everyone helped me look for it.

Mrs Sheenagh Doran
Dean of Early Secondary

YEAR 12 EXTENSION 1

- Ms Playoust

This term, as part of their Common Module study, students continued their exploration of literary worlds and created their own in the form of an imaginative piece in response to different stimuli.  These were accompanied by their own reflections on conceptual and stylistic choices.  Each student’s authorial voice really sang through as they developed evocative private, public and imaginary worlds in different contexts, taking inspiration from their prescribed texts and wide reading.

Congratulations to all students!  If you are looking for some holiday reading, look no further!

Bonnie Joseph - here

Maya Robson - here

Lilas-Mae Njoo - here

Ella Wise - here

Sofia Dermody - here

Scarlett Huxley - here

Ella Humphreys - here

YEAR 10

YEAR 10 students, Grace Cox and Isabella Chenu write their own poetry to reflect on their learning of poetry and our relationship with the natural world.

Poetry Piece

To the poets of the Romantic era,

What a journey it's been, we're sad to near the end.
Through sonnets and lyrics, we feel you are truly our friends.

From a field of golden daffodils to chiding waves and lunatics.
We have learnt different literary techniques and aural rhythmics.

We’ve learnt to provide evidence when we analyse.
Experiencing lows and highs when our opinions rise.

The deeper we analysed, the further we understood
The further we saw nature's beauty we truly saw that it was - good

From Australia to America, from Frost to Wright
We see our relationship with nature in a different light.

Our opinions have changed
And through practising, our essays have been rearranged.

To our Romantic friends
We learnt that our love for nature is too big to comprehend.

From Isabella Chenu and Grace Cox

Following are some reflections from Year 10 students on their learning this term: 

SPELL FOR SAINT JUDE - LEARNING SO OTHERS CAN LEARN!

Congratulations to all those who took part in the Education Perfect Language World Championships earlier this term.  Our students answered over 219,000 questions based on vocabulary, grammar and culture across a range of foreign languages.  It was wonderful to see the students so involved this year and coming at lunch time to earn points and improve their ranking.

I am very proud to share our final results:

107th overall for all languages out of 2824 schools.          
88th overall for all languages out of 1738 Australian schools.         
9th overall for Italian out of 1188 schools registered for Italian.          
143rd overall for French out of 1668 schools registered for French.

We also had individual students achieve excellent results with 62 achieving certificates.  A special congratulations to Carla Rizzi-Kelly, in Year 12, who earned the top position in the College with 5,010 points, achieving an Emerald Award.  A full list of award winners is included below.  We look forward to the NSW Championships for Languages later this year.

Ms Maria Manitta
Head of Department Languages

On 30 March Year 12 arrived at the Benedict XVI Retreat Centre.  After years of cancellations and anticipation our cohort was finally able to come together in a reflective space and experience both emotional and spiritual growth through our participation in a range of activities.  Retreat was an opportunity to find reprieve from the busy school term.  We all enjoyed taking a break from Year 12 assessments and study, instead taking the time to reflect upon the overarching question of the retreat:  What really matters? 

Although we had been given some information how retreat would  run, the multitude of cancelled retreats and camps in the past few years meant that everything came as a bit of a surprise.  Whilst we had imagined that the three days would include a lot of reflecting, sharing and listening in small groups, we hadn’t expected how much these small discussions would bring the Year group together.  We all loved the morning activities (aside from the 7:00am wake up), yoga, sketching and walks allowed us to connect with each other outside of a school setting.  The talks, activities and journaling sessions were extremely valuable, but a favourite part of the experience were the small moments chatting with peers and teachers over cups of tea or delicious meals.  By Year 12, you’d think everyone would already know each other, but retreat provided an opportunity to chat with new people we had barely spoken with before.  In addition to times spent together, there were also moments where we were provided with the opportunity to engage in deeper self-reflection, such as the Healing Ceremony.  This was a peaceful experience appreciated by all.  It allowed us to broaden our perspectives and consider stressful events in our lives from a calmer mindset. 

Something else everyone was really grateful for, was the star guest of the retreat - Father Jamie - and the way he was able to gift us positivity and moments of reflection that were relevant to our lives.  Despite the obvious differences between a group of teenagers and a priest, he was able to connect with us through honest, vulnerable stories and many simple yet profound words of advice.  On our last night, he worked with us to create a Mass in the beautiful on-site chapel.  It was a really lovely liturgy and even for those of us who don’t connect with faith through Christianity, Father Jamie invited reflection, gratitude and peace through his words.  With the help of some very talented musicians and singers (shout-out to the apple, avocado and banana maraca players) - we ended the night with a Vinnies' rendition of Seal’s Stand By Me.  We carried this music through to our bus karaoke the whole trip home. 

When we were invited on the final day of the retreat to consider that same question we had been asked on day one - What really matters? - none of our answers were the same.  This was a testament to our experience and how it had catalysed a questioning within all of us as to what we truly value in our lives.  Everyone had developed a keener awareness of themselves and took away something unique and personal.  For all of us, what really mattered was the time we had spent together, the memories we made and the invaluable lessons we learnt along the way. 

By Bonnie Joseph, Year 12

TVET

Just wanted to take this opportunity to thank all the TVET students for the way they have approached their studies this term.  Whether they travel to a TAFE campus or undertake their studies at school online, they have maintained excellent attendance, been enthusiastic about their studies and widely praised by their teachers.

University News

UAC Webinar Series

Let's Chat - Veterinary Science

On 9 June 2022 at 6.00pm, use the link here to register for a UAC webinar about becoming a vet.  Hear from current veterinary students from a range of universities who will share why they chose their course and their experiences of student life.  Topics covered include:  How to choose the right veterinary course for you; the process of applying and enrolling to study Vet Science and the best thing about being at university.

UNSW

Law Admission Test (LAT) Information Evening

On 5 May 2022 at 6.30pm to 7.30pm, Years 11 and 12 students and their parents are invited to join UNSW’s LAT information webinar.  The LAT is an entry requirement for all undergraduate law double degrees at UNSW.  Topics covered in the webinar include:  How the LAT is used as an entry requirement for Law at UNSW, provide detailed program and faculty information, as well as key LAT dates for the year ahead.  Current students will answer general questions about the LAT and studying law at UNSW.  Registrations are essential using the link found here.

Holiday Workshops

UNSW Girls in Engineering (GIE) Club

UNSW’s Engineering Club is running two FREE workshops in the April school holidays for high school girls in Years 7-12.  UNSW Food Science Association runs the first workshop about mass manufacturing foods.  The second workshop is run by UNSW Comp Club and is a two-part introduction into Python coding and game development.  For more information and to register, go here.

Year 10 Subject Selection Evenings

UNSW subject selection evenings will be held online from 6.00pm-7.00pm on 3 and 12 May.  The aim of these evenings is to provide advice and information that’s specially tailored for Year 10 students.  Attendees will be given advice to help them navigate the HSC subject selection process, explain how UNSW admissions and scholarship applications work and provide an insight into transitioning into university life.  Parents of Year 10 students are also invited to join the evening and participate in the live Q&A session.  Presenters include representatives from the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) and from UNSW’s faculties and staff.  To find out more and to register go here

University of Sydney

Circular Economy = CE = Chemical Engineering

On 18 May 2022 at 4:00pm, USYD Academic Professor Ali Abbas will discuss waste and the challenge in managing the increasing generation of waste through circular economy solutions.  Ali will explain the circular economy and its roots in chemical engineering and how it has become a new mega trend in the global sustainability movement.  Registrations are essential using the link here

Life of a Physicist

On 4 May 2022 at 4:00pm, award-winning physicist, Associate Professor Boris Kuhlmey, will explain what an average day of work might be like in physics. Learn about the range of different roles available in this field, from developing laser-powered light sails for interstellar travel to experiments with metamaterials which could lead to a real life “invisibility cloak”.  Registrations are essential using the link here

Life in the Field:  Conservation and Sustainability

On 25 May 2022 at 4:00pm, interested students and their parents are invited to join this session and learn about what the conservation and sustainability sector is about, what an average day of work might be like for a sustainability officer, environmental consultant, conservation or natural resource management professional, and how students can pursue studies towards working in the sector.  Registration is required using the link found here.

University of Wollongong

Year 10 Information Evening

On Tuesday 3 May 2022 at 6.00pm, in the McKinnon Building and streamed online, UOW will present the Year 10 Subject Selection evening for students thinking about studying at university who would like to know more about university life and choosing subjects that provide a good foundation for each study area.  Staff from the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will go through the ATAR, how it is calculated and touch on scaling.  To register use the link found here.

Macquarie University

University Campus Tours

Visit MU in person and get a feel for the campus.  One of MU’s current students will show you around the campus - ask your questions while you walk or for a more in-depth discussion you can chat to your guide at the completion of the tour.  The tour will take around 1.5 hours.  If interested in a tour please complete the form found here

Medicine Information Sessions

Notre Dame University - Medicine Information Session

On Tuesday 3 May 2022 from 7:00pm-8:30pm, join Notre Dame's Medicine Information Session to learn more about pursuing a Doctor of Medicine at UND. Attendees will hear from School of Medicine academics, including National Head of School Professor Gervase Chaney, along with staff from both the Admissions and the Prospective Students Offices. Important information around how to apply, course structure and professional experience will be discussed and you will have an opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A. To register your interest go here.

University of Newcastle Joint Medical Program (JMP) Online Info Session

On Wednesday 11 May 2022, from 6:00pm-7:00pm.  UNewc will host a  Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD-JMP) webinar for interested students and parents.  The JMP is a five year degree that will prepare graduates for a medical career.  Delivered in partnership with the University of New England, Hunter New England Local Health District and Central Coast Local Health District, this degree will ensure that students graduate ready to play a key role in shaping and improving future healthcare for individuals and communities.  Students enrolled at the University of Newcastle have the opportunity to preference, two different first year locations, opening up the opportunity to study closer to home.

This webinar will explore the JMP program and admission criteria, pathways and study locations, whilst showcasing first hand experiences from current students and academics.  Attendees will be given the chance to hear from leading academics who teach the program, as well as current students and junior doctors.  To register your interest go here

Central Queensland University

Pathway to Medicine

CQU’s Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine) provides a dedicated provisional entry pathway into UQ’s Doctor of Medicine.  Delivered regionally at CQU’s Bundaberg and Rockhampton campuses, this course is an Australian first university hospital partnership between CQU, UQ and the Central Queensland and Wide Bay Hospital and Health Services.  Discover more using the link here

Guide to Dentistry

Hear from Melbourne dentist Viet Nguyen as he shares his views on “a day in the life of a dentist.”  Dr William Ha also shares insights on what a dentist does during a routine consultation.  Please use the link here for more information.

Applying and Studying in the UK

The UK is one of the world's most popular destinations for international students.  Undergraduate applications to UK universities are usually made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).  Postgraduate applications are normally made direct to the university, usually via the university website.  International students should make sure you get your application in well before the deadline, particularly if you want to study at one of the UK’s top universities.  Check individual university website course pages for details of how to apply.  You will need to be aware of visa conditions, English language requirements and work permit restrictions.  Use this website and UK university rankings for more information.

Sydney Boarding Schools Rural Health Careers Forum

Registrations are now open to Years 10, 11 and 12 students and parents/carers for the Sydney Boarding Schools Rural Health Careers Forum.  This expo will be held in the Senior School Centre, Kate Mason Building at Pymble Ladies’ College.  Parking will be through Gate 3 at Centenary carpark.

The forum will encompass a wide range of health careers including medicine, nursing and midwifery, Aboriginal health and allied health (including physiotherapy, dietitian, speech pathology, pharmacy, occupational therapy and exercise physiology).

The forum to be held at Pymble Ladies’ College at 5.00pm on Thursday 12 May, will provide students the opportunity to:

●     Speak one-on-one with health students, recent graduates and health professionals about their journeys

●     Participate in hands-on activities run by health students to give an insight into a day in the life of a health professional

●     Attend an information session with an interactive Q&A session; and

●     Talk to universities and rural workforce agencies about study and career opportunities.

To register, please click here: https://cvent.me/3PWL2Y

Ms Helen Marshall
Careers Adviser

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

Head of Netball and Basketball - Elyse Harmanis elyse.harmanis@gmail.com - 0434 610 870
Head of Soccer:  Mr Nick Schroeder - 0431 117 565
Head of Hockey:  Mr Liam Jepson - 0422 027 649
Head of 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/

TERM 1 SPORT

Water Polo

Congratulations to our Senior Water Polo Firsts’ who won their Grand Final last weekend against Kambala.  It was a very exciting game and you all played extremely well.  You have trained hard throughout the season and truly deserve to finally win the S02 division. Look out Div 1 in Term 4!  A special mention also to the Year 7 team who fought hard in their Grand Final against Loreto Kirribilli.  They have worked hard for coach Taffy all season and have made huge improvements since the beginning of the term.

Below:  Senior Water Polo Firsts' Winners with Mrs Fry

below: Year 7 Water Polo

Ms Hayley Boatswain
Head Water Polo Coach

Fitness and Cross Country

Fitness training with Tash will recommence on the first day back next term Wednesday 27 April, and will be on 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 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 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.  Students meet Tash outside the change rooms at 3.15pm.  If it is wet they will do a fitness session in the gym, so it is always on!  

below:  Fitness training

TERMS 2/3 SPORT

All draft teams have been posted on the College website and on the Sports noticeboard.  We are still finalising some coaches and times for training but this will be updated as soon as possible. The draws will not be available from IGSA until the first week back.  Please always refer to the website for the latest Sports news.

We encourage all students who are playing sport next term to please try and work on your fitness over the holidays, so that you are ready to go the first week back.

A reminder that the teams will stay the same for Terms 2 and Term 3, but that the competition does start again after the July holidays.

SPORTS STARS OF THE WEEK 

Congratulations to all of our athletes who competed at the recent Australian Titles for Surf Lifesaving on the Gold Coast.  I know that many girls achieved personal best performances and that some made finals.

A special congratulations to any girls who won medals in their surf or beach events.  One sprinter in particular who has been very motivated by her success is Ruby Smith in Year 9 (pictured below).  Ruby won a bronze medal in the beach flags and 5th place in the sprint.  Well done, Ruby!

Congratulations to Lexie (Alexandra) Tait, Year 11, who won a gold medal at the Australian Titles in the U19 board relay.  Lexie paddled up after doing the U17's and helped her North Bondi team mates take out the event in the huge surf and fierce Queensland competition!  Well done, Lexie!! 

Congratulations to the Newton sisters on their silver medals at the Aussie Titles.  Milly (Year 9) and Kate (Year 7), competed at the Surf Life Saving Championships on the weekend.  They both won silver medals in their events - Kate in the two person R&R and then together in the five person R&R.  Well done, girls!

Congratulations to Ali Green, Year 8, and Jana Kowalski, Year 9, who have both been selected in the IGSA Swimming Team to compete at the NSWCIS Championships on 2 and 3 May.  Keep up the training girls and we wish you all the best for the carnival next term!

below:  IGSA Swimming  -  Jana Kowalski (left), Ali Green (right)

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

Last Sunday, Katherine Dekker, Year 7, came first in the NSW State Gymnastics Carnival for her individual, pairs, multiple and dance routines.  She will now defend her National Title on the Gold Coast in September this year.  A fine achievement indeed!

COLLEGE WINTER UNIFORM CHANGEOVER (Term 2)

The College uniform will changeover to the winter uniform at the start of Term 2 and the items are available in the Uniform Shop for purchase.

No appointment is required.

Please give Juliet a call on Ph: 02 8324 6622 for any queries on uniform requirements or to order over the phone (please know your daughter’s current summer dress size).

Alternatively, please visit the NOONE website to order online or visit the Uniform Shop during opening times (Monday and Friday 8.00am-2.00pm and Wednesday 12.00pm-5.00pm) - April holiday trading days are shown in the flyer below.

Julie Blackburn
Area Sales Manager 

View next week's CANTEEN SPECIALS:      HERE

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).

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