Students can make their own way to and from E.S. Marks Field, (there is an ES Marks light rail station)
OR students can catch the bus to and from the College. PLEASE REGISTER FOR A SEAT by Wednesday 17th May
(Also sent via letter emailed to all parents and in the Student Admin Notices every day this week)
We are very pleased to support Gemma Sissia, a St Vincent's Alumnae, and her team to launch their latest book 'The School that Hope Built' written by Madeleine Kelly. The book is a wonderful account of the 20 years Gemma has spent building The School of St Jude, a school that is changing the lives of some of the poorest children in Tanzania. Please join us to hear from Gemma, Madeleine and Enock about how St Jude's was started and has grown from Gemma's dream to the successful, multi-campus school it is today. The trio will also very generously hold a Q&A session along with a 'meet and greet' function afterwards. Light refreshments and canapés will be served.
Dear Parents and Carers,
Today we celebrate Mothers, Grandmothers, Godmothers and those who have been "like Mothers to us". At our liturgy, we prayed, sang and reflected on their most sacred relationships and tonight the celebrations will continue at the Mother/Daughter dinner. I share with you the profound reflections provided by Ms Julie-Anne Emery at the Mother's Day Liturgy. It was a joy to hear her wisdom.
In the Gospel reading, we are exposed to Jesus's healing power. We first learn about Jarius's daughter who is unwell and approaching death when Jesus is asked to help her. Jesus accompanies Jarius to the family home and dismisses the onlookers who mock him and believe that the child is dead and unable to be restored to life. His aim is to attend to the child in the presence of only close family. Jesus acknowledges the family unit on this occasion, as is so important to us as we approach Mother's Day- caretakers of the family unit. The child is healed and replenished with life and told to rise and be given food. Food is a constant for all of us of course with teenage children!!
As Mothers, we can empathise and understand the grief of the family members as they believe their daughter to be dead. We can fully comprehend the description of the weeping and wailing as the child is lifeless in their home. Indeed, in the reading of the Gospel, we are amazed and so happy for the child and family when she is restored to life. So often in our lives we face challenges that sometimes feel overwhelming; children who rely on us to sustain them but equally challenge us in their behaviour at times. We understand the power of unconditional love for our children and strive to help them to find their way in life, to be good and understanding people.
The Gospel also tells the story of the woman who is haemorrhaging and seeks healing from Jesus as she has been incapacitated and subsequently poor as a result of her illness. She reaches out to only touch his garment and is cured. The belief in this healing power can be therapeutic for us as well, as Mothers guiding our children and experiencing life's ups and downs. The woman's reliance on faith should help us to be faithful in the face of adversity, and for us to seek guidance in prayer and respite when we most need it. Our duty as Mothers is to be open to our children's lives and to allow them to thrive, such as for Jarius's child. These extraordinary stories of both the child and the woman provide examples of life under different circumstances, but the way in which faith and resilience can best affect our lives. I want to acknowledge the real disappointment many are feeling about not being able to participate because the event sold out in a manner that had not provided equal opportunity to source a ticket. It is an event so popular now that it will cause us to go back to the drawing board to look at new ways of hosting this event. Your suggestions as always are important and I thank the many who have corresponded with me regarding their inability to participate tonight. Last weekend many Mothers enjoyed a splendid weekend (despite the early snow on the hills) in Mudgee thanks to the hospitality of the Boarder's Parent Association. The food, wine and conversations were all enjoyed in the Vinnies' spirit. I would like to thank Rebecca Roach and her wonderful committee for their great organisation and for establishing this wonderful tradition.
This one weekend of rural hospitality is but one example of how we are enriched by being a boarding school. To be able to establish community links from Bondi to Bourke, Woollahra to Wagga Wagga, and Darlinghurst to Dubbo creates diversity and strengths. Next week we will celebrate National Boarding Week across the country and I start by expressing my appreciation to our wonderful Boarding Staff led by Susan Turner, to our Boarding parents who trust us to care for their daughters 24/7, to our Boarding students who show great independence and resilience and all our day families who welcome our Boarders into their homes, drive them to sport and make the extra and very thoughtful gestures that help our Boarders feel at home in Sydney. Our Boarding program provides that special opportunity to experience the best of both worlds - country and city. I enjoyed meeting and talking to many current and prospective families in Dubbo last weekend.
For all the Vinnies mothers - may we have faith and believe that God can affect our paths and that of our children - daughters; and that we place our trust in him in good and difficult times as did Jarius and the woman who had been unwell.
A Blessing of Mothers
Loving God, thank you for the love of my mother
and the women who nurture me.
Bless her.
Give her patience to listen to me when I find it hard to talk.
Give her gentleness in dealing with me when I am rowdy.
Give her wisdom so that she knows just what to say
even when I find it hard to listen.
Give her a generous heart even when I am selfish.
Give her strength when I need a firm hand.
Give her a sense of humour in difficult times.
Surround her with people who love her.
Help me to see your love at work in her.
Help me to love as she loves.
We ask this in Jesus' name.
Amen
Happy Mother's Day.
Yours sincerely
Over the past couple of days, I have enjoyed immensely the opportunity to attend the 2023 Mary Aikenhead Ministries Conference with colleagues across our ministries of education and health. It has been four years since last we gathered face to face, which made the reconnecting more joyous. There is much value in stepping outside the particular day to day activity to reflect and share the broader mission of our ministry and challenge our thinking of how we enliven our shared mission in the particular context of the times we live. Our reflections were provoked by perspectives such as demographer and futurist Mr Mark McCrindle and philosopher and ethicist Dr Bernadette Tobin to ignite sharing and reflection upon our lived stories. Our theme for the conference was the motto of the Australian Sisters of Charity – Caritas Christi urgut nos – the love of Christ impels us – inviting our consideration of what we are impelled towards to live the mission faithfully and responsively in the times in which we live today and tomorrow – asking for whom are we called to be that love of Christ and what are the changing priorities to be of service to the poor and marginalised in our world. Fr Frank Brenan SJ AO challenged us at the close of the conference to keep asking ourselves if we are truly listening to the poor and marginalised and how do we practice radical inclusion in our ministry. As a leader within the College, I am always grateful for this opportunity for dialogue with colleagues across both education and health to enable deep consideration of our broader ministry of love and service, and for those of us in Mary Aikenhead schools to share our responses to the needs of our students, staff and families. Last week I proposed offering space in my Term 2 Bulletin to explore the idea of ‘just parenting’ in the context of our 2023 value of justice and the contemporary world of adolescence. Mother’s Day invites us to consider the gift of motherhood – the gift of mothers for their particular attributes that nurture their children – the gift of this opportunity to engage in the important role of parenting that shapes our children’s values and self-beliefs. Whilst there are so many ways in which we as parents impact our children I’d like to share some thoughts around the particular impact mothers can have on daughters in regard to body image, an issue of particular importance to adolescent girls. Researchers have found that adolescent girls’ perceptions of body image and more particularly body dissatisfaction is impacted by a range of influences, certainly social media and peers, but important to note, mothers play a particular role. Arming ourselves with this understanding enables us to be the positive role models we wish to be. Dr Zali Yager’s work focuses on the promotion of positive body image to promote wellbeing. She tells us that “if we want our kids to have a positive relationship with their bodies, and with food and movement, we need to start with ourselves … most parents don’t realise that their own thoughts and feelings about their own weight, appearance, and bodies, are the secret”. She goes on – “We’ve had many years of messaging about what the ideal body looks like” bringing with it a too much practice at wishing our bodies were “smaller, shorter, taller, broader, a bit more of this and a bit less of that”. I can certainly own the times I have bemoaned not having the right outfit that makes me feel good in front of my now 20 something daughter – but do I wish for her to feel and say the same? The answer is to draw upon a strength spotting approach – identify and share the recognition and care of our bodies – the science then shows that people, no matter the age who appreciate our body and all it does for us are more likely to nurture and care for it. I include some further reading in this area: Webinar recording - Body Confident FamiliesTo help our kids feel better about their bodies, do this - SMH July 2022
Mother-Daughter Relationship and Daughter's Body Image And for a look at the role of social media and its impact on adolescent girls’ body image: “Why don’t I look like her?” How adolescent girls view social media and its connection to body image It is both a great joy and great responsibility to parent our children as they work out who they are and discern their values that form their character. Never underestimate the power of a few well-chosen words in the well-spotted moment to remind our daughters just how loved they are for exactly who they are. I hope this Mother’s Day all our mothers and mother-figures are blessed with the affirmation of this truth and can delight in the appreciation your children have for you as teachers of love and justice. I pray that as parents we may find ways for all our interactions with our children to always be encounters with love and always with the tenderness of Christ. Also included in the Bulletin is an invitation to join myself and other Deputies of Eastern Suburbs School Leaders for Youth (ESSLY) for our 2023 Parent Education Evening, focusing on safe partying practices among youth with strategies to support your parent conversations and decisions. I have always been impressed by and grateful for the attendance of our St Vincent’s College families who have provided positive feedback on such an opportunity to collaborate with other schools. The date is Thursday 15 June to be hosted at Cranbrook School, tickets available via the link on the poster.
AFTER THE BELL - Tickets
In week 1 I wrote about my desire for students to do justice to themselves by deliberately cultivating and practicing the habits of effective learning. I would like to explore this idea further this week, focusing on the role that an effective study space can have in supporting learning.
The environment in which we learn has a powerful impact on the efficacy of the learning that occurs there. When at home, students will often be asked to extend the learning they commenced in class and the following considerations might help to make that an effective experience:
As we work towards another term of learning growth and development, I encourage you and your daughter to consider learning spaces as small changes can often set us up for long term and sustained success.
We had a beautiful morning. We really did. 200+ mums, nannas, aunts, and carers gathered in our chapel to celebrate love - unconditional, wasteful, and enlivening. Our enthusiastic Year 12s lead us in scripture, grounded by the expertise of Charlotte Clarke who proclaims scripture with a measured gentleness that really helps us get it. Our choir gave us the gift of two uplifting pieces to get us in the mood, and then prayed through our favourite hymns. They were beautiful.
If you were there, you will have noticed the surprising altar frontal: an enormous vase of coloured balloons. Our Year 7s & 8s were set the challenge on Wednesday to make a balloon sculpture that said something of the joy and love they feel for mum. They were just delicious. There were balloon flowers, balloon animals, and some more abstract pieces that defied explanation but had to be included. We decided we had to display them somewhere special. You don’t get more special than our chapel. Julie-Anne Emery shared some wisdom on the Gospel and gave us a taste of the joy and challenges she knows in mothering. She helped us reflect on challenges that sometimes feel overwhelming, and the focus on the family unit that will help us get through. Julie-Anne reminded us of the constant need to be open to all that is happening in our children’s lives, and be with them, reaching out to be a source of healing for them, which of course will heal us too. She spoke of the importance of prayer and faith in all that. Some challenges are just too big. Giving them over to God sounds very healing to me. Thanks to the mums and daughters who read, lit candles, sang, handed out booklets, and then blew out candles afterwards. It was a wonderful, relaxed community celebration of Vinnie’s mums and their daughters, all wrapped up in our God of relationship.
Our Coffee Queens Queens were ready to serve us the best coffee in Potts Point on our way out of the Chapel, and of course, Selina, our chef, tempted us with delicious bacon and egg muffins. Ms Annemaree Butter deserves a special mention. Usually, I am there with her when she makes coffee on a Friday morning, and the orders come at a more leisurely pace. But of course this morning I was a bit busy with balloons and candles, and she was there with her team of keen queens getting the coffees done as quickly as possible. Coffee Queens is a student run enterprise, with students taking the orders, running the till, and dealing with all aspects of customer service. It’s not easy and I think they are fantastic, but it was very hectic. So, thanks to all those mums who ordered a coffee, chatted while they waited for it, and helped our little ones do a great job. All our profits go to the Jesuit Refugee Service, offering relief to the world’s rejected people who find themselves here with us.
(The new cups arrived in time for this morning, but they are extra large, which is a happy thought but leaves a lot of space in a ‘regular’ order. Perhaps that’s a sign that we should offer regular drink sizes and large sizes. I’ll chat to the team about it.)
Word is that our first Father-Daughter Night Patrol was a huge success. It was not very busy, but that’s understandable. It was the first night. I owe a huge thanks to Ms Lynne Hamilton who gave up her Saturday night and accompanied our dad and daughter team on the road. Now they know the ropes, they will be able to lead the charge themselves. What a great community we are. We are building the kingdom: love, peace, justice and acceptance. And we do it together with a spring in our step and joy at every turn. Thanks, dads and daughters. If you’d like to be part of the action, click on the link and claim your spot.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xeHIRTccWknam4q3d2zaBzMNqx-leE3-7gqOEnSfNYI/edit?usp=sharing
The Matt Talbot roster continues to be a point of joy in the week. The homeless men are in need of more wetpacks. If you’d like to contribute, please click on the link.
https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-matt-talbot-wet-pack-support-2023
I’m sorry to say I’ve run out of funds for the Sandwich Project. If you feel you can help out, that would be so deeply appreciated. Just email me a Woolies voucher or send a gift card in with your daughter. I promise I will make good use of the funds. We make 150 - 200 sandwiches each fortnight, and we can make them for under a dollar each if I’m careful on the purchasing. Thanks for your help.
Our Mission Captains have launched a new initiative - solving Period Poverty. We are collecting feminine hygiene products for our most vulnerable women. If you can help out with a packet or two that will bring some much needed dignity to women living rough in our local community. There will be a box to deposit donations at Student Services. I guess it’s striking to note that, according to our Gospel this morning which told the story of a woman who had suffered for years with haemorrhaging, period poverty has been around for a long time. It’s good to know that Jesus returned her dignity. We are called to do the same. Do help out if you can.
As we approach the end of week 3 of term, the Boarding House and its occupants have found their rhythm. Friendships have been renewed and extended, new beds have been slept in, and we are now enjoying a warming winter menu prepared by chefs Selina and Josef.
Our first in-weekend was fun-filled. A ‘Just Dance’ competition on Friday night, disco ice skating on Saturday night, and a visit to St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday to participate in the Solemn Choral Mass and have the rare privilege of being invited to visit the Crypt after Mass.
There have been some changes to the way we are doing the study sessions with the girls. Feedback from both study support tutors and the boarders suggests that the new rearrangement is proving to be effective. We have also introduced, for the winter only, a special treat of wearing pyjamas to Sunday breakfast. The girls love the idea as it reminds them of home.
Boarding Week is almost upon us and the Boarding Co-Captains are working on their plan to celebrate this year’s theme - The Tapestry of Boarding.
Did you know that E-waste makes up 70% of our overall toxic waste and only 12.5% of E-Waste is recycled per year? In fact, 85% of our E-Waste is sent to landfills and incinerators where they are burned, releasing harmful toxins into the air! That is why the Environment Committee has set up E-waste recycling bins. E-waste such as old keyboards, printer cartridges, mice, cables, chargers and batteries can be recycled. This E-waste is taken by staff and students to places such as Reverse Garbage, Officeworks and even Aldi to be recycled and created into new products. Do you have any old, unused or broken electronic appliances? If so, our E-waste recycling bins can be found in the LRC! Bring in your E-waste from home and let's save the planet one piece of E-waste at a time.
Year 9 PASS
This term the Year 9 PASS students are studying Fundamental Movement skills. One of the topics is looking at enhancing performance and the focus is to analyse their golf swing. The students videoed their first attempt at the golf swing. The goal is to improve their technique across 3 lessons. To assist with this area of study the students have had 2 lessons at school with a professional golfer who has been helping them improve their technique. In the final lesson, the students will visit the driving range at Moore Park Golf Centre and video their final attempts in order to see where improvements have been made. Allowing our students to build their skills and confidence in a range of contexts.
UNSW’s Aviation two-day short course is aimed at Year 9-12 students interested in a career in Aviation. From the technically challenging cockpit to the operational, logistical, safety and commercial challenges of managing airports and airlines, UNSW Aviation is uniquely placed to create graduates ready to take on opportunities and become future leaders in this industry. Students get a taste of university life and insight into the study of aviation, which will include workshops in scheduling and navigation. They will also learn about the many career pathways aviation offers and guest speakers will add real world perspectives about current affairs in aviation. Lunch and refreshments will be provided, To register your interest use the link found here
Registration is now open. Closes 11 August, with late registrations until 6 September
The Law Admission Test (LAT) is a professionally designed and scored selection test developed by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) to assess the types of aptitudes and skills that are critical to success in tertiary Law programs. These aptitudes and skills include the ability to think critically, analyse information, and organise and express ideas in a clear and fluent way. The LAT is a computer-based test developed by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) in conjunction with UNSW Law & Justice and is currently used for selection into undergraduate level programs in Law at UNSW Sydney. For registration details go here
Sydney Law School Alumni Career Panel: A Day in the Life of a Lawyer - 31 May
A panel of Sydney Law School alumni will be sharing their experiences working within the industry and how studying at the University of Sydney has helped them to achieve their professional goals. Find out what study options are available to you and how you can pursue a career in law. To register your interest use the link found here.
Music Theatre Chorus Short Course 31 July - 4 Sept
The Con is offering a musical theatre course for students aged 15-22 years that will cover vocal technique, lyrical interpretation, characterisation, stage physicality, audition technique and musical theatre ensemble techniques. Classes will take place weekly and contain a musical theatre ensemble component and a vocal masterclass component, led by industry professional and Conservatorium Music Theatre teacher Rob McDougall. This is a course for students wishing to progress further into their studies of Musical Theatre, or potentially audition for tertiary study in this field. Weekly lessons will begin with the basic ensemble, performance and vocal technique, with the second half of the term aimed at preparing students for a performance. The class will prepare an end-of-term concert. For more information and to register your interest go here.
Allaying career uncertainty and anxiety: the power of career conversations. (Webinar for Parents and Carers)
Wednesday 7 June, 5.30pm
Career uncertainty has been defined as the inability, as a teenager, to articulate a career ambition or occupational expectation for adult life. As transitions from school to further education, training or work have become more unpredictable, and employment markets more competitive and fluid, career uncertainty in young people, both in Australia and internationally, is increasingly common.
In this webinar, Dr Jo Gleeson (Monash University) will talk about the findings of her research in this area, and share a questionnaire that can help you to facilitate career conversations with your child. Registrations are essential using the link found here
Ahh, the 80s. A decade full of neon colours, leg warmers, bold fashion, boxy blazers, and of course, unforgettable music. Come relive the best decade to ever exist for two nights only in our college hall!! The Year 11 drama class of St Vincent's College is proud to be performing an original production called… Murder At Mayfield!! A whodunnit set in the bright and bustling 80s. The play is about a group of six friends who discover the deceased body of their beloved town mayor and neighbour, Mrs Jennings. They band together to try and solve the mystery of the murder to save their town from destruction, but along the way, they discover the dark truths of the murder. Sounds like your thing? We know it does! Make sure to keep an eye out for when tickets go on sale. Our talented year 11 drama class has put in weeks of hard work to bring this production to life. From the set design to the costumes, the script and the performances - every detail has been meticulously crafted to capture the spirit of the 80s. So, make sure you mark your calendars for June 20th and 21st and get ready to experience a production you are never going to forget. The performances will commence at 6 pm on both days, and tickets are available now!! :)
Senior Theatresports Challenge
Last week the Intermediate team qualified for the semifinal of the Theatresports Challenge, this week our Senior Team - Sophie Anderson, Molly Barwick and Stella Trevaskis have done the same. The competition was held at Tara Anglican School and the girls were up against some tough competition. Luckily, their years of experience in the Theatresports competition and hours of rehearsal helped them to successfully move through to the next round.
Congratulations girls and good luck for the semifinal on May 25.
Co-ordinator of Sport: Ms Jacinta Jacobs: 0418 416 663 jacobsj@stvincents.nsw.
Head of Volleyball and Touch: Ms Elyse Harmanis - 0434 610 870 elyse.harmanis@stvincents.nsw.edu.au
Head of Football: Mr Nick Schroeder - 0431 117 565
Head of Hockey: Mr Paul Tssijen - 0406 941 205
Website: www.stvincents.nsw.edu.au/lea
For all draw and venue information go to: www.stvincents.nsw.edu.au/sport/weekly-sports-draw/
IGSA Spawtz: https://igsasport.spawtz.com/
This Saturday is Mums@Sport Day to celebrate Mother’s Day and all the things our Mums do to support us at sport. Please get a photo taken with your mum this Saturday at sport and send it to either our Social Media Captain Chloe Kilcran - kilcc0123@stvincents.nsw.edu.au or Ms Jacobs jacobsj@stvincents.nsw.edu.au
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The Firsts had their second round of IGSA Hockey, playing against a competitive SCEGGS side. The team performed incredibly well, maintaining a high level of intensity throughout the entire game, working hard in both defence and attack. This amazing effort resulted in a well-deserved win, with the team scoring 2 great goals, and maintaining their defensive efforts all game, leading to a 2-1 win!
It was another tough match for SVC 2 over the weekend ending in a loss, but our girls put up a great fight. Absolutely amazing work by Lucy, a first time goalkeeper, stopping many goal opportunities for Ascham - and even stopping a stroke! The girls are definitely improving their communication skills on the field. Loving the enthusiasm and especially having the entire team make it out to Homebush so we had enough subs to keep our team running strong. Looking forward to improvements for next weekend.
NB. Wednesday, May 24 - College Athletics Carnival Day - Hockey Training will still be on but the bus will pick us up from the track and take us to Daceyville.
Ms Paul Thijssen - Head Hockey Coach - paulthijssen99@gmail.com Mobile - 0406 941205
It was great to see our teams sporting their brand new jerseys this season and representing our college with pride. Both our Senior teams have got their campaigns off to a great start, with both remaining undefeated after 2 rounds. A gutsy 2-1 victory in Round 1 for SVC1 signalled a warning to the competition and with still a very young team there is plenty of development to come. Exciting times for the squad. Congratulations to Saskia Emery and Amelie Pyne who trialled in the week for the IGSA Open Representative team. Both girls came very close to selection and I have no doubt they will feature in that talented squad before their time is done at Vinnies. SVC2 made it 2 wins in a row with a hard fought 3-1 against Abbotsleigh last weekend. Both teams were equal in talent but our Vinnies girls had the fight in them. Well done girls. Let’s keep it going!
Our junior teams continue to find their feet in tough competitions. A huge congratulations to our Year 7 squad, and their coach (ex-student and 2022 footballer of the year, Samantha Jeffs) on their first victory of the season! A wonderful 6-3 thriller down at Frensham. Keep up the good work!
Round 3 sees us play at home for the first time this year as SVC2,3 & 4 look to establish the Moore Park precinct, as a Vinnies fortress! Good luck to all players and coaches! Congratulations to all teams who made the trek out to Frensham last weekend. We’ve had some great results and all teams are improving each week. The senior Firsts were unlucky not to get the win against Frensham Firsts after dominating the game, but a draw is still good!
Good luck to all teams this weekend! Don’t forget to get your photo taken with your mum and send it to Social Media Captain Chloe Kilcran - kilcc0123@stvincents.nsw.edu.au
Mr Nick Schroeder - Head Football Coach - schroedern@stvincents.nsw.edu.au
Well done to all teams who won last weekend, the training is really paying off! Please remember that you must have short nails and no jewellery on Saturdays, bandaids on ears are not acceptable.
NB. Warning that for Wednesday, May 24 when we have the College Athletics Carnival - training for Basketball will change to Thursday or Friday and teams will be emailed next week.
Good luck to all teams this weekend! Don’t forget to get your photo taken with your mum and send it to Social Media Captain Chloe Kilcran - kilcc0123@stvincents.nsw.edu.au
Head Netball and Basketball Coach - elyse.harmanis@stvincents.nsw.edu.au Mobile: 0434 610 870
It is with great excitement that the College is preparing for the Interhouse Athletics Carnival on Wednesday 24 May. After the disappointment of not having a carnival for two years, it is a highly anticipated compulsory College event and all students should be aiming to go in at least 2 events and get into House spirit by dressing up in House colours. Students are allowed to make their own way to E.S Marks field at Kensington, however, there will also be a bus going from the College at 8.30am. This bus must be booked online on the link in the permission note that was sent out and students must be at the College ready to go by 8.25am. There is a Light Rail stop right outside the venue on Anzac Parade, so all students can easily get there.
Any students wishing to make the College Team to compete at the IGSA Carnival are encouraged to go in as many events as possible and go as fast as possible as times will be taken from the heats as there are no finals. The IGSA Carnival is being held at Homebush on 24 August, We will also be competing in 3 Friday night Meets at E S Marks on July 28, August 4 and August 11 to prepare for the main carnival. All students who are chosen in the College Team must compete at two of these twilight meets. Any questions please contact Ms Jacobs
Congratulations to all students who ran at Frensham today at the IGSA Cross Country Carnival. It was a freezing cold morning and all are to be commended on their efforts. We had several good performances over the 3km, 4km and 6km. Our top performers in each age group are awarded the St Vincent’s Age Champions. Please congratulate the following girls:
2023 Age Champions
12 years - Iris Hopley
13 years - Hannah Nicholson
14 years - Grace Madden
15 years - Maya Holloway
16 years - Zahli Daly
17 years - Anna Hempton
18+ years - Alexandra Tait
Training for Fitness continues next week on Monday and Wednesday afternoons with Tash from 3.15pm-4.30pm even after the IGSA Cross Country. She will now start to concentrate more on Athletics training and getting ready for the school carnival on Wednesday May 24.
The girls meet outside the change rooms and Tash will take them to either Rushcutters Bay or around the College and Woolloomooloo area. You will be back at the College by 4.30pm. After our school carnival, we will move one of the sessions to E.S Marks to prepare for the IGSA Athletics. You can do one or both sessions and if you are already training outside of school but wish to be in the Athletics team, please email Ms Jacobs.
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 our Cross Country Team who competed so well at Frensham today! A Special mention must go to Grace Madden in yr 8 who was our fastest runner of the day, running 16.12 for the 4km!
We are very pleased to support Gemma Sissia, a St Vincent's Alumnae, and her team to launch their latest book 'The School that Hope Built' written by Madeleine Kelly. The book is a wonderful account of the 20 years Gemma has spent building The School of St Jude, a school that is changing the lives of some of the poorest children in Tanzania. Please join us to hear from Gemma, Madeleine and Enock about how St Jude's was started and has grown from Gemma's dream to the successful, multi-campus school it is today. The trio will also very generously hold a Q&A session along with a 'meet and greet' function afterwards. Light refreshments and canapés will be served. RESERVE YOUR SEAT
Mother Daughter Dinner Friday 12th May
For any current parents who are also ex-students of the college and are attending the dinner, we would love to have a group photo with all the ‘Alumnae Mums’ and their daughters. The photo will be scheduled for approximately 9:00 pm. Edwina Heiler will make an announcement in the evening on where to congregate. If you would like to take part, please listen out for Edwina’s announcement on the night.
Just a reminder to all of our ex-students of the invitation extended to you all to attend the 165th Reunion Dinner being held on 16th June. Early bird tickets are currently available here.
The Ex-Student’s Union is also looking for some support for the night by way of raffle prizes. If you would like to contribute, please contact me at heilere@stvincents.nsw.edu.au or the Union directly at stvincentsexstudents@gmail.com
Woollahra Libraries is inviting St Vincent's HSC students to attend their HSC events. They have subject experts, university lecturers, HSC markers and free tutors to help students succeed at a range of upcoming events, as well as opportunities to destress during study periods!
The unique event has been conducted at St Mary's North for over 25 years. It is an evening when women, who come from diverse backgrounds, share aspects of the spiritual dimensions of their lives - what gets them up in the morning, what gives them joy, and hope and how they deal with life's knock-backs and adversities.
Join us for an uplifting evening
for more information please email communications@northsydneycatholics.com
Students MUST bring their Student Card with them when purchasing from the canteen. NO CARD/NO PURCHASE.
TO ORDER A NEW STUDENT ID CARD please click the link HERE. Please note that students MUST use their College login to sign into the form.
I would like to thank the Boarding Parent Association. They held an amazing weekend at Mudgee. It was a beautiful weekend to meet and be around Vinnie's mothers.
I am looking forward to a boogie tonight at the Mother-Daughter Dinner. I am grateful that St Vincent's was able to secure a bigger venue. We, as the P&F, have some ideas that might remove the anxiety of purchasing these coveted tickets for next year. If anything, it was proven we are passionate mothers wanting to make memories with our teenage daughters.
P&F Meeting
Please join us on the 23rd of May 2023 6:30pm-7:30pm for our Term Two meeting. We run a tight meeting and would love you to join, listen and hopefully participate.
SVC P&F Meeting
Tuesday, May 23 · 6:30 – 7:30pm
Time zone: Australia/Sydney
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ojj-gsne-ixa
If you have any questions or discussion, please contact Leisha on 0407 997 895 or email svc.pnf@gmail.com
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