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Friday 04 June - Saturday 05 June:  Wagga Wagga Boarding Expo

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Friday 04; Saturday 05; Sunday 06 June:  Boarders' IN Weekend.

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Parent Teacher Interviews:  Returning to 'face to face'. 

Monday 07 June:  Year 11   (bookings online close at midnight Sunday 06 June (see Mr Anderson's letter emailed on 24 May)

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Tuesday 8, Wednesday 9, Thursday 10 June - 7.00pm-8.45pm:  College Production A Little Shakespeare - College Hall.  

Tickets can be purchased via the link HERE . 

Note:  Covid-safe practices will be adhered to and all performance are subject to NSW State Health changes and regulations.

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Friday 11 June:  St Vincent's Day.

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Sunday 13 June:  SVC students in (Intermediate) Theatresports Grand Finals, Enmore Theatre.  We hope many in the SVC community will go to support the students.  Details and ticket sales via the link HERE.

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Saturday 12 June; Sunday 13 June:  Boarding House remains open for the long weekend. 

Saturday 12 June - No Sport.

Monday 14 June:  Queen's Birthday Public Holiday.

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Rescheduled Camps and Retreats:  Further information and details will be communicated in due course.

Year 8 Camp:  15-17 November.

Year 9 Camp:  06-08 October.

Year 10 Camp:  06-08 October.

Year 11 Retreat:  06-08 September.

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Parent Teacher Interviews:  Returning to 'face to face'. 

Monday 07 June:  Year 11   (bookings close at midnight Sunday 06 June (see Mr Anderson's letter emailed on 24 May)

Tuesday 13 July:  Year 8

Monday 19 July:  Year 9

Monday 26 July:  Year 7.

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PLEASE NOTE:  All arrangements for Camps, Retreats and Parent Teacher meetings are subject to amendment in accordance with changing circumstances with the Covid-19 pandemic and NSW Health advice.

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REMINDER:  All students must have a valid OPAL card to travel on buses and trains.

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Canteen reminders and Week Menu for next week are at the end of this issue. 

Students:  You must bring your ID card with you to purchase food/drink.  Also, remember to top up your card with funds at least one hour prior to purchasing.

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Dear Parents and Carers 

The term is coming to an end and yet there is still much to look forward to, participate in and much very purposeful learning to consolidate before the three week vacation break.  It is unusual this year that the public holiday occurs in the last week of the term.  I do ask all families to ensure their daughters fully participate in their learning and co-curricular activities during those last four days.  Still to happen this term are:

• Shakespeare Festival (6 June)
• College Production (8, 9, 10 June) 
• St Vincent's Day (11 June)
• Theatresports Grand Final (13 June)
• Queen's Birthday Public Holiday (14 June)
• Snug-as-a-Bug-in-a-Rug (18 June)
• College Ski Trip (20-25 June)

It is so very exciting that these great community building days are back on the calendar after our disrupted year in 2020.  That was certainly the spirit of the occasion last Friday as our Mothers and Daughters dined and danced the night away at several Darling Harbour venues.  It was a wonderful night and particularly so for our Year 7 and Year 8 families, who were delighted at this opportunity to meet each other.  We have received similar feedback about our return to face-to-face Parent-Teacher Nights.  We recognised Zoom was the best alternative last year, but there is much more meaningful exchange possible when in actual dialogue without the interruptions caused by 'freezing' or that lament of the year, "you are on mute!".

This week as a precaution, we have upskilled our Year 7 students, if in the unlikely event we might have the need to return to remote learning for a very short while (perhaps in similar circumstances to Melbourne).  Luckily, they were 'naturals' in this space and showed great agility in their practice lesson.

House Dance practises are well underway, and it has been wonderful to see the leadership of our senior students and their capacity to engage their peers in vertical groupings.  The finished dance routines will form a central feature of St Vincent's Day on 11 June.

On Tuesday, Ms Parish and students from Year 9 Elective History were invited to play an important part in the annual commemoration of the sinking of HMAS Kuttabul at Garden Island.  We appreciate the strong relationship that exists between the College and our naval neighbours.  May all who perished on both sides of this infamous incident, in such close proximity to the College, Rest in Peace.

I know the students are starting to feel tired, but with a positive mindset it is possible to turn that tiredness into a feeling of deep satisfaction of having done one's best.

I am off to a Boarders' Social at Knox College tonight, so I look forward to sharing the good company and good energy of our Senior Boarders', and then early tomorrow morning I am off to Wagga Wagga to meet current and prospective families in the Riverina.  I hope you too have great plans to enjoy the first weekend of winter.

Yours sincerely

Anne Fry
Principal 

“If you hit a wall, climb over it, crawl under it, or dance on top of it”. (Unkown)

It has felt like that time of year - days are getting shorter, colder, darker.  It takes a little more effort to crawl out of the bedquilt - assessments for students, reports for teachers … and then we dance!  Quite literally!  It is interesting to watch the transformation of the school day as House groups have been gathering to learn and rehearse their House Dance.  Standing at Rockwall Gate welcoming students one morning this week, I passed comment to a Year 12 student on how impressed I was to see her leadership front of House energising the younger students.  She replied “I just love it!”.  Whilst there is no shortage of healthy competition amongst the Houses - it is the boost to wellbeing through participating in positive experiences and strengthening relationships and a sense of belonging within the House group that really keep our feet tapping.  We look forward to seeing these dances in full coloured spleandour as we celebrate our community on St Vincent’s Day next Friday.  (Please note that St Vincent’s Day students are to wear mufti appropriate to participating in their House dance.  Clothing must be appropriate for school and must have closed shoes.  Students may adorn with more colour and props when at school).

Dancing most often signifies a ritual of collective joy.  I am sure many daughters and mothers are still bathing in the frivolity of last week’s Mother-Daughter dinner.  And this week we have been pleased to confirm the date and venue for our Year 11 Social for Friday 23 July (letter emailed to parents and carers on Thursday).  We are hopeful that our Covid-safe practices ensure the continuation of dancing and mingling such that our adolescents enjoy those anticipated rites of passage in a safe and inclusive environment with their cohort of peers.  Whilst, not until Term 4, the Year 10 Social is scheduled for Thursday 18 November.  More details will follow, but for now - an early flag to parents and carers as we seek your support in keeping our school socials in perspective in regard to cost and age appropriateness.  We recognise that adolescents seek and appreciate opportunities to socialise in a manner that celebrates their growing maturity.  As we have experienced with the Mother Daughter Dinner this year, be mindful that any social event will be dependent upon current NSW Health restrictions, so please do not overly invest.  Details of Year 12 celebrations will be provided very soon as we look forward to accompanying this wonderful year group to graduation.

So as our Friday night leaps upon us - the senior Boarders are looking forward to dancing away at Knox this evening. As for what the rest of us - whether it be keeping your dancing shoes on or reaching for your slippers - I hope there has been joy in your week that has lifted your spirits. 

Mrs Elizabeth Brooks
Deputy Principal

As an English teacher, nothing really brings me greater joy than reading and then unpacking a text.  Unpacking ideas, concepts and words for meaning and just because it’s fun.  From a very young age I have loved the power storytelling has to transport the mind to an alternate context.  Stories I was told and stories I read. I still see some of the pages from my favourite childhood story books in my mind - the colours, the images and the words.  I still love nothing more on a cosy winter weekend than curling up with a book and being transported to another place where I empathise with a protagonist's struggle and changes.  Although I am fussy - it has to be a paperback.  I love the physicality of turning pages. I won’t read off a kindle or iPad.  Literacy is a gift for life. Literacy opens the metaphoric door to new ways of thinking and being.  Exploring different literary worlds; which coincidentally is the Common Model of the Year 12 Extension 1 English course I have the pleasure of teaching this year, unlocks the potential for what is possible through the power of words. 

Literacy as a core skill is an essential part of the K-12 curriculum, as no matter what vocational fields our graduates head for in their post-school destinations - one thing is for sure, more than ever, how our girls articulate and intellectually communicate ideas to others will set them apart in a competitive and constantly evolving global landscape.  Thus, Literacy has been on my mind this week.  My team (the Heads of Department, Ms Alanna Rose - Diverse Learning, Ms Donna Ginzburg - High Potential Learning and Ms Jody McDonnell - eLearning and Teacher Librarian) and I are excited about the prospect of how we will be focussed next semester on continuing to embed core literacy skills into our core business of teaching and learning our St Vincent's girls.  We have much planned for an exciting and fun Book Week in Week 7 which will coincide with a focus on cross-curricular literacy activities across the College, designed to engage students to improve their writing skills whilst having fun doing so.  These foundations will form the basis for a wider pedagogical focus on developing the literacy and numeracy skills for all students as a key strategy and focus area in all subjects.

This week I read an interesting article from David de Carvalho, CEO, ACARA, who asserted the importance of NAPLAN in a post-COVID world.  NAPLAN results give specific insights into a student’s ability to use words and symbols to communicate for meaning.  I concurred with his thinking that more than ever in an increasingly agile context where face to face communication with another is a privilege, we cannot lose sight of the fact that interpersonal skills are necessary for communication. Reading a room is as important socially as using words to convey meaning. Let’s teach our young women that words are powerful because ultimately they reflect knowledge and knowledge is power. 

Mrs Jasmin Mano
Director of Teaching and Learning

Our Reconciliation Week activities continued this week with a visit to the College from Lisa Buxton, celebrated indigenous artist and friend of the Sisters of Charity.  Lisa gave a lunchtime workshop in Caritas Christi courtyard for students who wanted to experience the meditative nature of dot painting.  Lisa taught us about the importance of ‘story’ in all indigenous art, and how colour, form and composition contributes to the telling.  It was a real treat.

Sunday was the most fantastic day.  Professor Dennis Foley took some of our First Nations students on a walk through a reserve in Cromer, and shared with us the extraordinary levels of knowledge attached to specific rock carvings at a learning place of the Gamaraigal.  We learned about Biyami, the creator spirit of the Gadigal and all the Nations of the east coast, and how her son sacrificed himself to save children who had gone astray.  We learned about hunting techniques and the rules and regulations of how the kill was shared appropriately.  The girls were fascinated to know that the best cuts of meat were always reserved for the mother-in-law of the hunter, and then were given to the young women who needed good food to build strength for motherhood.  The worst part of the meat belonged to the hunter; a very different system from the western/European notion that the men get the best cuts.

We learned about the totems of the region and the places where just 50 years ago aboriginal camps were in place around Narrabeen Lake, and how pollution from housing developments had impacted wildlife.  It was a challenging and wonderful day.  As I suspected, I learned more again from Dennis.  Stories and knowledge just trip off his tongue, quick as lightning, and then he will fall silent for a time as though he is giving our minds time to catch up.  I’m still working on it.  Dennis is seen here with an image of his totem, the raven. 

Coffee Queens is going extremely well.  The banana bread is a big hit.  Our baristas are amazing.  I honestly believe it is the best coffee in Potts Point.  Our girls are thinking of ways to expand the business, improve efficiency and provide extra little treats.  We had tables and chairs set up this morning, with a driving soundtrack from “Hot Chocolate”, “Earth Wind and Fire” and “Michael Jackson”.  Perhaps a dance-floor will be the next move.  I recommend Friday morning hot chocolate to anyone who deserves a Friday morning pick-me-up.  Who doesn’t?

We have our third evening of Finding God in the Dark today.  We will be watching “Life is Beautiful”.  I have the tissues ready and I can’t wait to hear what our girls make of the juxtaposition of humour in the face of the disaster and horror of the holocaust.  It is a great story of the triumph of love over hate. Perhaps it is the quintessential story of such a triumph.  I wonder if any of our girls will make the link between the creative, irrepressible love of the father as he forges a way for his son to live, in the face of death, and our Judeo-Christian story of creative love, life, death and the promise of resurrection.  I’m confident.  

Mrs Jo Kenderes
Director of Faith and Mission

SVC Writing Competitions

Year 10 English

Year 10 students have been exercising their creativity through the use of the poetic form.  Students have been encouraged to reflect upon their relationships with the natural world and what this means to them in the 21st Century.

Birubi - by Stella Trevaskis

I walk.

Towards the sun glinting on the rolling sea.  So bright it was almost blinding.

Towards the violence that somehow creates a haven filled with the opposite.

Towards the weathered rock, covered in salt, shells and sand.

Above is a Cloudless, bright blue or a temperamental expanse of grey.

I walk.

Towards an escape,

Ignoring the red lines on my calves.

These plants are rough, sharp and left to grow into the makeshift paths.

You would fail if you tried to count all the hours spent here. The number would be incomprehensible

I arrive.

I breathe in the salt and the tranquillity.

Beare Park by Lucy Fraser

The gentle breeze carries the murmurs of people,

Different people, with different stories to be told.

Soaking up the warmth of the sun,

Basking in the glory of their loved ones’ presence.

Each person seeing a different picture,

Thinking a different thought.

The trees listen eagerly as the wind swirls past them,

Whispers of secrets rustling through their leaves.

The trees stretching out and up to the glorious sky,

Sharing the common dream of children to one day touch the clouds.

With every day they grow,

Taller, wiser, wearier.

Slowly they forget about the clouds,

And are grounded to the Earth.

People are far too fascinating,

Each laugh distinctive, each smile unique.

Thriving on the joy of moments,

The memories made.

In the warmer weather,

The trees are full of life and exuberance.

They are wrapped in the warmth of humans’ joy,

And their hearts are full.

But soon the wind turns colder,

And the icy gusts push people away.

The trees left alone,

Idly waiting for the summer to return.

Too old to return to their ambitions of reaching the sky,

Their hearts consumed with the longing for people to return.

To come and take comfort in their shade,

Take shelter from reality and lose themselves in nature.

Watching the sun dance upon the waves of the harbour,

Illuminating the magic of the world.

But the waves are no satisfactory companion for the trees,

For they come and go in obedience to the moon.

Soon the trees lose their leaves,

They watch them fall beneath them.

Drained of colour and life,

The wind carries them away into the horizon.

The clouds watch from above,

They occasionally shed a tear.

Silence but not peace,

Calm but not tranquil.

The humans are said to be loud,

Messy conceited creatures.

But these trees disagree,

They choose to see the beauty amongst the chaos.

And in that beauty,

They find happiness.

The Patricia Rolfe Award

Each year at Speech Night, a Year 10 student with a talent in English and an interest in journalism receives The Patricia Rolfe Award.  The English Department would love to hear from any journalists in our College community who would be willing to share their expertise for a few minutes with Year 10.  Some journalists may now still be working from home but that doesn’t mean that ‘visiting the classroom’ is impossible.  Through the magic of technology, we can make something happen!

I would really appreciate the generosity of any journalists who could help the English Department inspire this year’s recipient of the Patricia Rolfe Award: playousta@stvincents.nsw.edu.au

Other Creative Competitions

SF3 - Smartphone Film Competition:  “SmartFone Flick Fest is Australia’s international smartphone film festival for filmmakers of all ages.  We are a worldwide festival open to anyone with a smartphone or tablet and a great idea for a short film.”  Details here.  Entries close 1 August 2021.

Poetry in Action:  “We’re on the hunt for Australia’s next generation of poets, and we want to see your poetry!  Our monthly poetry challenge opens on the first and concludes on the final day of each month.  The winner for the year will be chosen from all the monthly finalists and announced towards the end of the year.”  Details here

Kill Your Darlings:  “The KYD School Writing Prize gives a voice to young people exploring aspects of contemporary life and society that concern them.  We seek entries of between 1000 and 1500 words in either fiction and non-fiction, with students responding to a current social or political issue.  The winner receives a $500 cash prize, editorial support and publication in KYD.  In 2021, the KYD School Writing Prize will be judged by award-winning author Alice Pung and KYD editor Alan Vaarwerk.  Entries for the 2021 prize are open now and will close on 18 June.  Details here

Bell Shakespeare:  “The Bell Shakespeare Shorts Festival is back after a hugely successful debut in 2020.  We invite students from across Australia to submit short films about or inspired by Shakespeare, that reflect Australian communities.”  Details www.bellshakespeare.com.au  and here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbxicXfx9m .  Submissions close 2 July.

Ms Anita Playoust
Head of Department English ‌

Following are reflections from some Year 7 Science students about their first Science assessment activity.

Matisse Emery

Our first Year 7 Science activity was a fun assessment, where we had to create a specialised cell and present it to our class.  We had to think of different materials to use and talk about the specialised organelles inside our specific cell.  We had to use our creative skills, and through this, we learnt so much!  I created a nerve cell.

This Science activity helped me explore the wonders and fascinations of cells, and overall, it was a fascinating experience.

Emily Demetriou

This is the Neuron Cell...

For our assessment activity, we were asked to create a 3D model clearly representing all the features of our selected cell.  Not only did the cell have to be replicated, but the materials used also had to represent the different parts of the cell.  The neuron is a cell located around our body that sends signals from cell to cell telling our body what to do.

Dendrites receive signals from our sensory neurons, which are transferred through electrical signals called neurotransmitters.  For these I chose to use artificial plants because they are flexible and can reach the location of the signals. 

The cell body holds the nucleus, organelles, and keeps the cell alive.  For this I used styrofoam to demonstrate the soft cytoplasm inside.  For the axon, which conducts and allows electrical impulses to travel, I used wire because the wire is a great demonstration of something that conducts electricity!  Finally, for the Myelin sheath which is an insulating layer, for this I used pool noodles because it is an example of insulation. 

There are many more detailed parts in my cell not listed, but as you can see here are some main parts that are vital in the cell and keep us alive every day!

Sybella Daly

I created a paper mache model of a White Fat Cell. 

I had to strategise different ways to build my white fat cell by using different materials that were recyclable and non-perishable over time.  Whilst I found this activity both challenging and interesting, it enabled me to clearly understand the various organelles within a white fat cell.  This assessment also assisted me to understand the important functions of the organelles. 

Iyla Timmins  

I created an Osteocyte (bone cell) which is pictured below.  This cell makes up 90-95% of all animal bone skeletal systems.  Unlike the other cells, the Osteocyte cells have an organelle called the Canaliculi, which helps keep the bone’s structure strong and can help pass proteins and glucose between each other to keep one another alive.  For my model I mainly used foam and then I used clay for details, which gave me the shapes I needed to construct my model, and then I used paint to add more detail so it was easier to see each organelle on its own. 

Ms Kate Buddle
Science Teacher

The Year 10 Design and Technology class have undertaken an investigation into the key principles of deconstructivism with specific reference to architectural designs by Zaha Hadid and Frank Gehry.  The students have analysed how designers applied these elements and principles of design to architectural form. Stemming from these discoveries, they designed and manufactured a ring that references inspiration from an architectural design by Hadid or Gehry.  Through their outstanding efforts, the students have developed technical skills involving lost wax casting and polishing metalwork techniques to manufacture quality bronze alloy ring designs.

Mrs Kaliopi Aldridge
Visual Arts and Design Teacher

Year 12 Holiday Workshops

Inspiration Education - HSC Trial Preparation Lectures @ UTS

Inspiration Education is running a series of two-hour subject-specific lectures for Year 12 students in the upcoming July holidays, 28 June to 5 July.  The lectures are presented by HSC teacher/markers and prices start at $60 per lecture, including notes.  Places are limited so registration is essential via the link here or call 1300 677 336.

NIDA Open Day

On 12 June 2021 from 9.00am-4.00pm at NIDA Kensington, interested students and their parents are invited to find out what makes NIDA one of the world's top performing arts schools.  This event is for those interested in acting or working behind the scenes. You can attend live on campus or online. Register to attend your interest here.  For more information contact Laetitia Shepherd via email at:  laetitia.shepherd@nida.edu.au .

JMC Academy 

Mark Lamb, a freelance UX designer and startup advisor, is giving a talk on ‘Designing Better Futures:  Moving Magic’ on Wednesday 2 June at 4.30pm, at JMC Academy for anyone who is interested in Animation and User Experience in Digital Product Design.  Register via the link here. 

Camp America

Camp America Online Information session.  Camp America is going ahead in 2022.  Interested students should register online to learn more about the program here or email any questions to info@campamerica.com.au .

University of Sydney

Wednesday Webinars

USyd is holding online information sessions every Wednesday at 4.00pm during school term for students of all ages.  Upcoming webinars include:  Become a Dalyell Scholar; Languages at Sydney; Economics at Sydney; Your Future in Business; Pathways to Medicine and Health.  For dates and to register visit the link here 

Ms Helen Marshall
Careers Adviser

As we excitedly advised in last week's issue, St Vincent's College students have reached the Intermediate Grand Finals for Theatresports.  The Grand Finals will be held at the Enmore Theatre on Sunday 13 June.  It is a great achievement for SVC in Theatresports - the competition initially started with 120 schools competing. 

Congratulations to Sophie Anderson, Polly Grindrod and Molly Barwick (pictured below).  We hope to see as many in the SVC community as possible come to support the girls at the Grand Finals. 

For further details and to purchase tickets please click on the link HERE.

Ms Catherine Johnson
Head of Performing Arts

A Little Shakespeare - College Production 2021

It was with great excitement and some trepidation that we commenced auditions and rehearsing in separate Year groups for the College Production.  The work has been exciting, challenging and changed in the shadow of Covid - even recently being unable to rehearse the small parts that have singing and dancing - but we have continued creatively modifying and adapting.  I am excited for an audience to witness the talent of our students and the creative synergy that has culminated in A Little Shakespeare. 

Please come and support these students and the work we have crafted at 7.00pm in the College Hall on 8, 9 and 10 June.

Tickets can be purchased via the link HERE .  Covid-safe practices will be adhered to and all performance are subject to NSW State Health changes and regulations.

Ms Catherine Johnson
Head of Performing Arts

Sport Staff Contacts for Term 2 2021:

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

Head of Football/Five-a-Side:  Mr Hugo Forlico:  0411 615 031
Head of Basketball and Netball:  Ms Elyse Harmanis:  0434 610 870   
Head of Hockey:  Ms Laura Wiggins:  0418 329 929
Head of Athletics/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/

Important Sport Updates Reminder

IGSSA (Independent Girls Schools Sport Association) previously were an arm of the AHIGS (Association Head Independent Girls Schools) along with Archdale Debating, Festival of Speech etc.  AHIGS have now rebranded their association name to IGSA (Independent Girls Schools Association), and a lot of our Sport competitions and carnivals will now be called IGSA Sport.  This will just take us all a little while to get use to - just know until then, it's not a typo!  

From Term 4 this year IGSA Sport will be offering sport for two terms - and we will not be entering as many external competitions like SEHA Hockey, UNSW Water Polo or Santa Sabina Basketball.  We will still, however, be entering in the ESTA Touch competition and possibly Volleyball and Futsal.  Instead, our students will be offered ESTA Touch, Water Polo and Tennis in Terms 4 and 1 and IGSA Netball, Hockey or Soccer in Terms 2 and 3.  More information about this will be given out next term.  Please contact Ms Jacinta Jacobs if you have any questions about these changes.

Cross Country/Fitness Training

Congratulations to our two runners Genevieve Young, Year 7, and Lily O’Reilly, Year 8, who have been selected to join the already qualified Year 7 runners: Emily Demetriou, Sybella Daly and Iyla Timmins - and will run in the IGSA team at the NSWCIS Cross Country Carnival at Eastern Creek next Thursday 10 June.  Good luck, girls!

Fitness training with Tash will continue on Mondays at Rushcutters Bay, but training on Wednesdays has changed to E S Marks Field for the athletics team.  Ms Jacobs has emailed all those who have qualified.  Everyone is welcome to come to the Monday sessions to improve their fitness.

IGSA Athletics Carnival

The College athletics squad has been chosen, with one girl permitted to compete in each event at the IGSA Carnival at Homebush on 12 and 13 August, next term.  Fitness sessions on Wednesdays have changed to E S Marks Fields and all girls in the squad are to attend as many of these sessions as they can.  The College squad will compete in two lead up twilight meets at Homebush on Friday 30 July and 6 August, and the final team will be chosen after that.  All girls in the squad are to collect a Permission Note from Ms Jacobs. 

IGSA ATHLETICS SQUAD

JUNIOR:

BROKENSHIRE Sophia

DALY Sybella

REED Emilia

SMITH Ruby

OVERTON Allegra

LENTON Eleanor

FLICK Sienna

DEMETRIOU Emily

MACKENZIE Niamh

ROWBOTHAM Lily

BYRNE Lucy

BYRNE Emily

MAHONY Ashley

GIURCO Julia

JOHNSON Zahara

BABBAGE Elise

INTERMEDIATE

FIRTH Elsa

JOHNSON Katherine 

MACKAY Isabella

HEMPTON Anna

ROETS Lara

TAIT Alexandra

MAGUIRE Iyla

RAPISARDI Laura

WATERLOW-HEUSTON Ruby

MARTEN CONEY Aisha

CROTHERS Pascale

DAMIAN Aylyza

FLAMER-CALDERA Tianna

SENIOR

BRESNAHAN Lani

IORFINO Emma

TIMBS Mia

GILL Imogen

CHUBB Madeleine

MACKAY Charlotta

VASILOU Amelia

KORBEL Chloe

GALLAGHER Georgia

SMITH Lucy

MPIMPERIAS Paris

VINCENT Abby

TERM 2 SPORT 

SEHA Hockey

Congratulations to SVC 1 and SVC 3 on their wins last weekend.  SVC 2 were so close with a 1-0 loss, but played extremely well.  It’s great to see the hard work at training paying off!  Don’t forget it’s the last week this weekend - so good luck to all teams.

We have three teams entered in the IGSA competition next term and training will remain the same as this term, on Wednesdays at David Phillips Field 4.00pm-5.00pm.  Teams will be published early next week.

Ms Laura Wiggins
Head Hockey Coach

below:  Hockey Firsts

below:   Hockey 2nds in the dugout

below:  Hockey juniors

IGSA Basketball

Well done to all our basketball teams who have been training and competing quite well this season.  SVC 1 is sitting in 2nd place of the ladder.  SVC 2 is coming 6th and SVC 3 is also placed 6th with only one round to go this Saturday.  Good luck to all teams!

Ms Elyse Harmanis
Head Basketball Coach

IGSA Football

Congratulations to our Football Captain Olivia Mitchell, who was selected in the Open NSWCIS Football Team to compete at the NSW All Schools Tournament, at Valentine Sports Park next Monday and Tuesday.

With only one game to go this weekend, it’s imperative that all players are at the venue early with lots of time to warm up.  SVC 1 is currently sitting in equal 2nd position on the ladder.  SVC 2 is also in 2nd place.  SVC 3 is coming 6th, SVC 4 is coming 3rd and SVC 5 finished 5th and have the weekend off.

We have five teams entered in the 5-A-Side competition next term.  The juniors will be playing at Ascham, however, the seniors will now be playing at David Phillips Field at Daceyville, and playing 6-A-Side on the larger field.  All team members have been emailed training times for next term.

Mr Hugo Forlico
Head Football Coach

St Catherine's Netball

You will find all netball information on the College website under LEARNING/ SPORT/NETBALL

Ms Elyse Harmanis
Head Netball Coach 

below:   Year 7 netball fitness

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 Olivia Mitchell in Year 11, for being selected in the NSWCIS Open Football team to compete at the NSW All Schools Tournament at Valentine Sports Park on 7-8 June.

Congratulations to Imogen Gill in Year 11, Halle Bresnahan in Year 8, and Tayla McAusland in Year 9, for being selected to trial for the IGSA Touch team this week.  With over 50 girls trialling, it was an honour to be selected even though they didn’t make the team this year.

Ms Jacinta Jacobs
Co-ordinator of Sport

Due to maintenance in the Garcia building, the Uniform Shop will not be open during the next June/July school holidays.

If you need any uniform items for Term 3 - please come in before the end of Term 2.

The Uniform Shop will reopen on Tuesday 13 July.

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.

Shop hours are Monday and Friday 8.00am-2.00pm; Wednesday 12.00pm-5.00pm.  

Juliet Medland

Phone:  (02) 8324 6622  

Email:   svc@noone.com.au

Website:  www.noone.com.au

CANTEEN REMINDER:   NO CARD - NO PURCHASE 

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

 View next week's CANTEEN SPECIALS: 07-11 June 2021  HERE

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Year 7 Parents have organised a get-together for Thursday 10 June at The Phoenix Hotel.  Please use this link to book and confirm your attendance - TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE.  Come along and catch up socially with other Year 7 parents/carers.

Mrs Jane Palin
Community and Alumni Relations Manager