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REMINDERS AND UPCOMING EVENTS:

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Tuesday 17 September - MOVIE NIGHT - "Ride Like A Girl"

Tickets:  $16.00 - at the Ritz Cinema, 45 St Pauls Street, Randwick  (All proceeds to the Elisabeth Carey Scholarship).  

BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE

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Thursday 19 September:  Last day of classes - Year 12.

Friday 20 September:  Year 12 Last Day.

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Saturday 21 September:  Boarders’ In-Weekend (Friday 20 Sep; Saturday 21 Sep; Sunday 22 Sep).

• Sport - Finals

• 4:00pm-6:00pm: Class of 2014 - Five Year Reunion (contact the Advancement Office). 

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Monday 23 September: Graduation Mass - St Mary's Cathedral - 2.30pm to 4.00pm.

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Friday 27 September: Last day of class for Term 3.

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SVC UNIFORM SHOP 

Orders Online  

Monday  8.00am-2.00pm  /  Wednesday 12.00pm-5.00pm  /  Friday 8.00am-2.00pm           

Phone:  02 9161 7979  Email:  SVC@noone.com.au  

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Dear Parents and Carers

I would like to start with an enormous thank you to the College community for their support of the Spring Fair.  Despite gale force winds on the Saturday, the weather on Sunday improved to mild, cool breezes and long periods of sunshine.  Not quite as ambient as last year but sufficient to allow the crowds to comfortably take in the sights and sounds.  One of the more distinctive sounds came from the four-legged furry friends of St Vincent's.  The Dog Show again proved popular and highly competitive.  Congratulations to 'Alfie' for winning overall honours!  I would like to especially recognise the work of Mrs Jane Palin, Mrs Cherie Tucker, Ms Margarita Buazon and Mr David Osborne from the Advancement team.  They liaised and supported the wonderful, dedicated P&F team of Mrs Katherine Aitken, Mr Andrew McPherson, Mr Jim Demetriou, Ms Heather Hancock, Mrs Michelle McPherson, Mrs Justine Hughes, Mrs Julie Mooney, Mrs Tessa Morris, Mrs Louisa Haynes, Mrs Holly Davies, Mrs Jennifer De Bortoli, Mrs Arabella and Mr Adam Joseph, Mr Tim Powell and Mr Robbie Wells.

I do not have a final tally to share with you as accounts are still being finalised, but I think the generosity and creativity of all those who cooked, grew, donated, made, baked and sorted, will return a grand total.  Thank you.

This week we were treated to a preview of the Major Works submitted by our Year 12 students in Dance, Drama, Design, Visual Arts; Textiles exhibited earlier and Music students had already presented their final soiree.  Extraordinary talent was showcased, and we already have received wonderful news that three performances from the Drama class have been shortlisted for Onstage (the best HSC performances in the State).  A student who submits a Major Work knows the agony and ecstasy of finessing a work from concept to completion! I wish all these students well, and include those who completed Extension English Assessment Activities, Society and Culture Research Projects and final Creative Arts Practical examinations.

Today I had the privilege of announcing the 2020 Student Leaders.  In congratulating them, I wish to acknowledge the willingness and capacity of so many other fine young women in the graduating class of 2020.  Nominating for student leadership brings a particular vulnerability for the individual and I assure each of these young leaders there will be plenty of opportunity for each to lead and serve during their final year at the College.  The Student Leadership Team for 2020, the year in which we will focus on 'Service of the Poor' is:

Next week is the final week of classes for the class of 2019.  Let us keep them in our prayers.  It is easy to lose perspective amidst the stress of the HSC and the emotions of graduation.  Let's remember each in the class for their individuality, acknowledge the joy they bring to their families and friends and remind them they are unconditionally loved and treasured.

Yours sincerely 

Mrs Anne Fry
Principal

 Belonging to Community

On 16 August, Mrs Mano shared the metaphor of Kintgugi when unpacking the reality of resilience; in this practice of Kintgugi, the broken pieces of the pot are put back together with gold powder, the visible fractures adorned with gold rather than hidden.  In much the same way, St Benedict used the metaphor of the fragile bowl when talking about what it means to belong to community.  In Chapter 64 of the Rule of St Benedict, leaders are encouraged to be mindful when exercising their leadership:

Let him hate vice, but love the brethren. And even in his corrections, let him act with prudence and not go to extremes, lest, while he aimeth to remove the rust too thoroughly, the vessel be broken.  Let him always keep his own frailty in mind, and remember that "the bruised reed must not be broken" (Is 42:3). 

That is, we need to be careful when ‘polishing the fragile elements of the bowl’ (those who may appear weak, less able, not community focussed) in case the whole pot should break.  We need to be aware that all people in our community form the vessels that we call family, school, church and society.  Each of these vessels require the diversity and range of skills and personalities as each holds the other together to shape the way we relate and interact with our world. 

This week we have had much to celebrate as we explore the breadth and depth of our community:

• Last Thursday, 31 students joined 5 teachers to raise funds and awareness for Legacy.
• This Monday, the Lake Mungo Pilgrimage and Tanzania Immersion teams continued their preparation for their experiences leaving in December, and next Monday, the Warralong Mob will complete their last preparation session as they get ready to fly to Port Hedland on 27 September. 
• During Year 7 CP, Tara, Gemma and Isabella continued their journey in faith and celebrated their First Holy Communion with their peers at the annual Year 7 Mass.
• On Tuesday, Mr Weaver, Ms Parish and I prepared and shared a meal with Refugee residents at Blaikett House, attached to St Canice’s Parish.
• On Thursday, 51 students and teachers gathered in the Hall to battle it out in our annual JRS Trivia afternoon where $670 was made to support the works of our friends at JRS.  If you were unable to come and would like to support the work of JRS, please make a donation here or drop your donation to Students Services in an envelope marked JRS DONATIONS. 

These snapshots of community show a little of the diversity of our wonderful community.  All of these experiences required courage and tenacity as the students discerned their involvement.  It is not ‘on trend’ to advocate for the voiceless, to be a witness to your faith, to walk with the poor.  Yet, on each of these occasions, our community members chose to gently polish the vessel, mend it with gold and celebrate it for the beauty that it holds.

If you enjoyed this reference to Benedictine Spirituality, you may wish to subscribe to The Good Oil, a publication of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan which won Australasian Catholic Press Association’s annual awards last night.  The publication is a courageous and informative discussion on how to not only live in community, but also grow in relationship with our God.

Ms Rachel McLean
Director of Faith and Mission

Sister Anne has been a crucial element to the College community, but particularly to the Boarders.  She has spent time taking out Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 for dinner at various times throughout the term.  The Boarders have loved having time spent together and having a lovely meal with her.

Whilst the Year 9's were at dinner on Tuesday,  the Year 10's then also decided to have dinner together at Potts Point Hotel.

The SVC Spring Fair is always a highlight in everyone’s calendar, particularly the Boarders’ Stall, and 2019 didn’t disappoint.  A huge thank you to Julie Mooney and Jen De Bortoli for their organisation and to all of you who baked, created, cooked, pickled.  Each year you truly outdo yourselves, so again, thank you.  A particularly huge thank you to Julie for her last Spring Fair after eight years - we hope to see you next year visiting!

The Annual Boarder Parent Function the night before the Spring Fair, had a lovely vibe this year on the Caritas Christi Courtyard.  Thank you to those parents who spent the time to attend and to Linda, Sr Anne and Anne Fry who came to join in the conversation and camaraderie.  

Term 3 is always a particularly busy term and we look forward to giving a fond farewell to our Year 12 Boarders' over the upcoming few days and to celebrate their time in our community.

A big congratulations to Rosie Secombe and her dog Candy for winning the 'Boarders’ Dog' category at the Spring Fair.  Both Rosie and Alfie (my dog) are from Coonamble, so it was a Coonamble fest at the Spring Fair!

Yours in Boarding

Ms Maryanne O'Donoghue
Director of Boarding

Congratulations to the finalists of the English Department’s Oratory Competition, particularly to Kate Johnson from Year 8 and Millie Fisher, Year 9.  The runner up for the entire competition from Years 7-10 was Cate McGregor, Year 7, whilst Keeley Jans, Year 10, was the overall winner.  The level of presentation has been impressive, as has been the inventiveness and thoughtfulness of the content of the speeches. 

Markus Zusak, author of the Year 10 text, The Book Thief, generously made time for a quick visit to see Year 10 on Tuesday to share his insights into the craft of storytelling.  He also spent a period with Year 11 Extension as some of them prepare for English Extension 2. 

Some comments from the students: 

Lucy Aitken:  From now on I will be focusing on practising parallel narrative which involves using backstory to influence and fill in the empty gaps in the main story.

Eliza Bodkin:  When I first started creative writing I was always finding it hard to come up with a story to write about, but Zusak’s suggestion of thinking of memories and picking little bits out of your life to help come up with ideas, I think will really help me to make my writing more interesting and personal.

Lily Deerfield:  My initial thought was how impressive his public speaking was.  When he spoke, he was confident in his words and very succinct.

Sienna Mackey:  I loved having Markus Zusak come in to talk to all of us.  I think he really pointed out that nobody is perfect and that your first draft will always have mistakes.  A good piece of writing is one that is drafted, re-read and re-written over and over.

Jemima MacPherson:  Unfortunately, I was not able to ask a question, but if I had had the opportunity, I probably would have asked what initiated and inspired him to write a book about such a devastating and catastrophic time in humanity's history.

Katie Spinks:  Zusak made me feel more comfortable with creative writing, as he explained to not overthink the situation you are trying to write about in a narrative. 

Photo below:  Markus Zusak with Year 11 English Extension class and Ms Sue Thomas

Ms Monica Jarman
Head of English Department

HSC ORAL EXAMS

The HSC Language Oral exams conclude this Saturday for our students, and we would like to express our best wishes to Tilda Njoo and Amy Mather completing their French Extension exam.  They have shown dedication and commitment studying a Language in their senior years of high school; part of the select few students in New South Wales who leave school with essential second Language skills.

Ms Maria Manitta
Head of Languages

Open Day

TAFE NSW Design Centre, Enmore 

On 14 September 2019 from 9.00am-1.00pm,  TAFE NSW Design Centre of Excellence will be hosting their open day at 110 Edgeware Road, Enmore, everyone is welcome.  There will be talks, demonstrations, food, entertainment and more.  To pre-register go to https://events.tafensw.edu.au/open-day or contact:  Roslyn Simmons at schools@tafensw.edu.au .

TAFE NSW Ultimo 

On 14 September 2019 from 9.00am-1.00pm, Ultimo TAFE will be hosting their open day at TAFE NSW Ultimo, Harris Street, Sydney, and everyone is welcome.  There will be talks, demonstrations, food, entertainment and more. To pre-register go to  https://events.tafensw.edu.au/open-day or contact:  Roslyn Simmons at schools@tafensw.edu.au

Holiday Workshops

The University of Melbourne:  Interstate Student and Family Information Day

On 4 October 2019 from 8:00am-6:00pm in the Kenneth Myer Building, the University of Melbourne is hosting an Information Day for interstate students and their families on the Parkville campus (allow for a 3:30pm finish, if not touring accommodation options).  This event is specifically designed to give potential students and their parents a better insight into the Melbourne experience for interstate students.

The day will cover application processes, scholarships, student services, accommodation options and financial assistance.  Participants will have an opportunity to ask current University of Melbourne students who have come from interstate about their experience and how they managed the transition. The program will also include lunch, a campus tour and residential college tours.  To find out more and to register please use the following link: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/connect-with-us/events-for-future-students/all-events-listing/interstate-student-information-day-october

Focused HSC Workshops at Macquarie University in the October Holidays for Year 12 students

Macquarie University will be  hosting InspirED’s in-depth, subject-specific workshops for HSC students in the October holidays.  On 30 September 2019 workshops run from 9.00am to 5.00pm across 19 subjects at Macquarie University for the cost of $190.  Find out more at https://inspired.edu.au or call 1300 677 336.

AIE Industry Experience Day

On 2 October 2019 at 10.00am-3.00pm, Level 4, 33 Mountain Street, Ultimo, AIE is hosting an Industry Experience Day, an event that will provide an opportunity for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to learn about the visual effects industries, local and international game development and 3D animation.  Students who attend will learn of the pathways into the industry, what should be in a portfolio and they will be able to get creative in practical workshops using industry-standard 3D animation and game development tools.  The sessions are run by industry professionals who have worked on a range of blockbuster games and films.  Everything is provided for these hands-on workshops and there is no cost.  Please register here:

https://aie.edu.au/aie_event/industry-experience-day/

Ms Helen Marshall
Careers Adviser

Our Performing Arts students have been working hard in and out of the classroom and have had great successes recently:

Farewell to our wonderful and thoughtful student leader - our Arts Captain for 2019, Bianca Joseph.  I remember the talented but shy Bianca auditioning for Grease, and becoming the youngest soloist in that College Production singing Raining on Prom Night.  Bianca has been in many shows dancing, singing and acting since then but she has inspired younger students in the College through her incredible calmness and kindness backstage.  It has been such a pleasure working with Bianca - she has been an inspiration and her great speeches and MCing at Performing Arts events has been both professional and insightful. 

Music Night was a wonderful evening where our musical students performed for their parents and friends.  Students from Years 7-12 performed solos and duets - singing and playing instruments in every style of music you can imagine.  Our College Ensembles also delighted the audience with Orchestra, Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Senior Rock Band, Junior Rock Band and Ukulele Ensemble performing with soloists, and showcasing both fun entertaining numbers and challenging musical pieces highlighting both the interests and developing skills of our College's Music students.  Congratulations to every student who performed and thank you to all the parents and friends who came to support and enjoy the show.  Thank you to Ms Alison Coates, Mrs Julianna Ormiston and Mr Robert Weaver, for their work supporting the students and their performances.

Spring Fair also gave many students more performance opportunities in the College grounds, but to an even bigger crowd including the general public. Some students had so much fun they returned to the stage more than once to enjoy performing for a live audience on such a lovely community day. Parents, friends, the wider community and even our many four legged, furry family members enjoyed the music as they shopped or enjoyed refreshments. Congratulations to all who performed and a big thank you to Mr Robert Weaver for all the work involved in setting up, preparing and sound checking for the day, and sound engineering the whole day.  Thank you to Mr Weaver and Mrs Ormiston for the auditioning and management in preparation for this fun performance opportunity for the students and their families.

HSC Practical Examinations Finished - Congratulations!

HSC Dance, Drama and Music Practical examinations are now finished.  These students have invested countless hours into the preparation of their Compositions, Performances, Individual Projects and Group Projects.  Their co-curricular tutors and teachers have also spent many hours in the Dance studios, rehearsal rooms and Drama classrooms enhancing, extending, perfecting and then rehearsing these works.  Congratulations to all our Dance, Drama and Music 1 students, Ms Alison Coates and Ms Alana Santi, for all their hard work and support.

HSC Design Create Perform - Congratulations!

HSC Dance and Drama students presented a selection of their works for family and friends at this annual event.  It is a wonderful afternoon and evening where you can view the extraordinary talents of our Art and Design students before seeing the Performing Arts students perform.  Congratulations to all - it was a wonderful night of celebration now that all the works are completed.

UPDATE! Very exciting news:  Three ONSTAGE nominations for our Drama students!

The following Drama students individual performances have been nominated for possible inclusion in OnSTAGE, a selection of performances and individual projects from Higher School Certificate Drama students.  OnSTAGE will be held at the Seymour Centre, Sydney, from 8 to 14 February 2020​.

Shea Donohoe nominated for her performance of Mind Your Language.

Emerson Lewis nominated for her performance of Catherine from Suddenly Last Summer.

The following Drama students Group Performance has been nominated for possible inclusion in OnSTAGE, a selection of performances and individual projects from Higher School Certificate Drama students:

Eve Cogan nominated for her performance of MS DIVINE TELEOPERATOR.

Pippi Cullinan nominated for her performance of MS DIVINE TELEOPERATOR.

Saraya O'Neil nominated for her performance of MS DIVINE TELEOPERATOR.

Caitlin Ryan nominated for her performance of MS DIVINE TELEOPERATOR.

Keep the Date:  Dance Night Concert 2019 Saturday 2 November at the Seymour Centre.

Dance Night Concert 2019

The College’s Dance event is one not to be missed.  It is so exciting to see every Jazz Dance Ensemble and our two Ballet Ensembles perform two dances, and all the classroom Dance classes perform together and co-curricular dancers perform in small groups.  Not only that, there are wonderful solos and compositions presented by student dancers.  The Seymour Centre comes alive with over 100 dancers and over 700 costumes.

Keep an eye out for tickets to this event.  It is guaranteed to be a fabulous evening.  Ms Alana Santi is already planning and choreographing her huge finale number, so we have loads to look forward to.

Ms Catherine Johnson
Head of Performing Arts

SPORT STAFF CONTACTS FOR TERM 3 2019

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

Ms Jacinta Jacobs:     0418 416 663 - Athletics
Ms Molly Macqueen:   0448 882 121 - Netball.

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

For all draw and venue information visit the College website. 

IGSSA NETBALL

You can check the semi final standings on the AHIGS website under Netball:  https://www.ahigs.nsw.edu.au/IGSSA-Sport/Netball

SVC NETBALL PAGE http://www.stvincents.nsw.edu.au/ learning/sport/netball/

5-A-Side-Football

St Vincent’s College had eight teams competing in the second year of the five a side soccer competition. This was double the number of teams we had in the first year, so it was pleasing to see more girls and teams playing and enjoying this sport.  Each Saturday morning the girls played a version of soccer with only five players on the field.  The fields are much smaller than usual and therefore players needed to focus on improving their passing and footwork skills. I would like to congratulate all players on a fantastic season. The girls showed vast improvements, played well and did the College proud overall.

We had some great results this term and all teams should be pleased with their efforts. We managed to nab first place in the Senior A division for the second year in a row - congratulations to SVC 1 who were undefeated. SVC 2 were also undefeated and finished top of the Senior B division with SVC 3 coming a close second. SVC 8 won the 7B division in their first ever season. SVC 6 narrowly missed out on first place, going down 1-0 in their grand final.

Special mentions also go to SVC 4 and 7 in their first seasons of five a side and SVC 5 who had a very competitive term in a tough division.

Thanks also to our super coaches; Hugo, Nick and Matilda. These competitions, the girl’s enjoyment and improvements in skills would not be possible without them. Also, special thanks to the parents who come to support and cheer your daughters every week. We really enjoy seeing you and the support you give us as coaches.

Enjoy your holidays and keep practising your skills for next year.

Ms Vanessa Brown
Head Football Coach

TERM 4 SPORT TRIALS

Trials are for all girls who registered to play IGSSA water polo, touch football, Santa Sabina basketball, Santa Sabina volleyball or indoor football (futsal) and will be held over the next few weeks.  Please email Ms Jacobs if you cannot attend for any reason.

BASKETBALL: On College courts - before or after school

Juniors (Years 7, 8 and 9):  Thursday 19 September - 3.15pm-4.15pm

Seniors (Years 10 and 11 and 12 and invited juniors):  Monday 16 September - 3.15pm-4.15pm.

• PLEASE WEAR BASKETBALL SINGLET IF YOU HAVE ONE OR PE UNIFORM.

VOLLEYBALL:  On College courts - before school or lunchtime.

Juniors (Years 7, 8 and 9):  Monday 16 September - 7.25am-8.25am

Seniors (Years 10, 11 and 12 and invited juniors):  Thursday 19 September -7.25am-8.25am.

• PLEASE WEAR PE UNIFORM TO TRIALS.

FUTSAL  

Unfortunately, the futsal competition which usually ran at All Sorts at Alexandria on Friday nights did not get enough schools enrolled to run next term.  Ascham are hoping to run a small competition at their 5-a-side courts on Friday afternoons where we would enter two teams from Years 9, 10 and 11.  This will be confirmed shortly.  All Year 7 and Year 8 students who registered for futsal have been asked to let Ms Jacobs know if they want to play basketball or volleyball.  Some are already playing touch in those teams, which is good.

TILDESLEY TENNIS TRIALS

Any tennis players interested in trialing for this prestigious two day tournament played at Pennant Hills in March next year, are to come to the trials on Tuesday 24 September and Wednesday 25 September - on the College tennis courts - 3.15pm-4.45pm.  A squad of singles and doubles players will be chosen to prepare for the tournament.  Please contact Ms Jacobs if you have any questions.

TERM 4 SWIMMING SQUADS

Jesse Clare from Bondiswimcoach is back at the SVC pool next term to continue our wonderful swim squads through Term 4 (2019) and Term 1 (2020).  Please see below all the details on days, times, prices and how to book:

Term 4 2019 (8 weeks) 15 October - 6 December.

Monday  7:00am-8:00am (Changed from Tuesdays).
Wednesday  7:00am-8:00am
Thursday  7:00am-8:00am
Friday  7:00am-8:00am.

Price per term:

$200.00 = 1 session per week.
$300.00 = Unlimited sessions per week.

TO BOOK:

1.  Visit www.bondiswimcoach.com and sign up as a member. 
2.  Purchase either of the VINNIES Membership Plans.
3.  You will then be sent an email asking you to select your day/days and to complete the enrolment form which is attached in the email. 

SPORT STARS OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to Lara Roets, Ruby Waterlow-Heuston with Iyla Maguire assisting, Imogen Gill, Matilda Pedersen and Madeleine Chubb, who have all been selected to represent IGSSA at the NSWCIS Athletics Carnival at Homebush on Tuesday 24 September.  Good luck girls!

Above:  Iyla Maguire

Please keep the Sport staff informed of any good sporting results held outside of the College.  Information and photos can be emailed to jacobsj@stvincents.nsw.edu.au

Ms Jacinta Jacobs
Co-ordinator of Sport

(Our Book Reviewer - Ms Suzanne O'Connor, after a brief holiday at home has returned to volunteering with the Loreto Sisters in Timor Leste)

THE QUALITY OF YOUNG ADULT FICTION (Part Two)

This week has been consumed by rapturous reunions with the three candidates who travelled to Australia with Sister Margaret Mary visiting Sydney, Melbourne and Ballarat where the Loreto sisters began their mission in Australia.  The students were bursting to tell everything about their adventures and to remonstrate with me that I had not warned them about escalators and beggars.  In between apologies and explanations, I also managed to read an excellent new novel by Wai Chen, whose first novel, Freedom Swimmer, is in our library.  Wai Chen was born in America but has grown up in Australia in an extended family of mainland Chinese background.

The Surprising Power of Good Dumplings is set in Sydney and narrated by Anna who challenges many of the stereotypes of Chinese students.  Anna is in Year 11; her STEM subjects have yielded very average marks but her greatest challenge is English, especially the study of Macbeth.  She is regularly interviewed by the perfectly groomed but rather cold guidance counsellor to whom Anna discloses nothing.  Her secret is that at home she cares for her two younger siblings and cooks for them.  Her father’s restaurant which consumes most of his time and attention is in Gosford.  Anna’s mother hides in her bed for months.  To the reader and Anna, it is clear that her mother is mentally ill.  However, every time Anna wishes to talk to her father about the situation he briskly denies there is a problem.  When her mother does leave her bed, she cleans the house and supervises the children with frantic energy and, having exhausted herself, returns once more to the darkened bedroom.

The author, in many interviews has talked about the taboo topic in Chinese culture of any family member being mentally ill.  She points out it is not just her culture but society in general that avoid conversations about this problem.  When the mother’s behaviour becomes actually threatening, she is admitted to a psychiatric unit and her slow recovery begins.  However, this is not a sugar-coated presentation of living with mental illness, because once her mother seems recovered she comes to believe she no longer needs her medication and the same horrible cycle begins.  However, this time, Anna knows what to do and who to call.  She is supported in all this by a boyfriend who may be one of the most excellent people in YA Land.  Rory is the home delivery boy at the restaurant and his deep empathy has developed because of his own experience with mental illness and the bullying he suffered from some of his peers. 

This is a rich story full of clear perceptions about casual racism, “microaggression”, the pressure to be a “good daughter”, peer acceptance and the challenges of growing up in a society where you are a minority.  It is not a novel that preaches but one that tells its valuable story with compassion, great descriptions of Chinese food and a lot of humour. 

By MS SUZANNE O’CONNOR

Spring Fair 2019

What a fabulous day and what a pleasure to be involved.  We were blessed with fabulous weather which always goes a long way to making the Fair a great success.  There was a buzz in the air all day and by all accounts everyone who attended had a great day.  We are very lucky to have families and businesses both within and outside our College community who very generously donated money, prizes, food, equipment and time.  A huge thanks you to our major sponsors this year, Platinum Pre-School, and Richardson and Wrench, Potts Point.

As with any event like this, a lot of work goes in behind the scenes in the lead up, on the day and in the time afterwards.  I cannot thank everyone enough who helped in any part of the process.  While it is absolutely impossible to name everyone there are a some people who not only helped over the weekend, but have been there week in week out in the lead up:

Heather Hancock
Elizabeth Courtney
Michelle MacPherson
Justine Hughes
Allison Austin
Jo Pomering
Tessa Morris
Katrina Skinner
Arabella Joseph
Holly Davies
Julie Mooney
Jen DeBortoli
Andrew MacPherson
Jim Demetriou
Robbie Wells
Tim Powell
Louisa Haynes.

We also can’t run the day without input and help from the College.  An enormous thank you to Mrs Jane Palin and Mr Ken Devlin, who worked as hard as anyone to make this happen.

While numbers are not quite finalised, it looks as though we will come close to raising $30,000 which is a great effort.  If anyone has any feedback, thought or ideas how we can make it even better for 2020 please let me know.

Katherine Aitken
President P&F Association