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See 'Student Activities' Year 8 Hamper Appeal further in this issue for links to two videos produced by our students.

• 22-26 November:  College Production "Matilda" - College Hall (flyer follows below with dates) - Tickets HERE .

• Monday 28 November:  College Speech Night - at Sydney Town Hall - Starting at 6:00pm.  This is a compulsory event for all students.  Students enter via the side stage door and are seated by 5:30pm, with the front main doors opening to the College community at 5:40pm for a 6:00pm start.

Please see Performing Arts article further in this issue with great photos from last night's tech rehearsal!

 BOOK TICKETS HERE .

Dear Parents and Carers

I am still humming along and toe tapping to the dance routines I was privileged to see at the Dance Night last Saturday.  It was a stand-out concert for me as I reflect back over the extraordinary number of school concerts I have attended over a 40 year career!  Congratulations to Ms Alana Santi and our Dance tutors; thank you to Ms Catherine Johnson, Mr Joseph Hekeik, Ms Belinda Peoples and Ms Simone Locke, for their logistical support on the day and evening.

The end of the year is close now - but not yet here!  We have much still to look forward to in the remaining weeks of term - Swimming Carnival, Speech Night, and of course our amazing production of Matilda.  Another seasonal highlight is the creation of the Christmas Hampers.  This year the leadership of our Year 8 students is deeply appreciated as they gather the support of their Tutor groups to provide a gift or money to purchase a particular gift that goes into the hamper.  This year our recipients are young adults who are just coming out of 'out-of-home' care.  This is a very vulnerable group who often lose the support of 'the system' before they are ready to be independent.  The gifts therefore are not toys, and each student will have been allocated a particular item to buy, or the money $15 to allow another Tutor member to buy the item. Please engage your daughter in conversation around the hamper, her contribution to the collection and how this gift from your family will bring hope to a young adult who will not be celebrating with abundance this Christmas.  Every year our hampers are a very tangible expression of the generosity of spirit of our community and with your ongoing support, they will again be that gift of HOPE.

On Tuesday evening the P&F gathered online, and I encourage you to read the President's report which is further into the newsletter.  It was a highlight of the meeting to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of the community to raise close to $43,000 at the Spring Fair.  I offer my congratulations to Leisha Major for her optimistic leadership of the P&F during her first year as President.  At the meeting we identified two early date claimers for 2023:

P&F Cocktail Party Saturday 18 February.
AGM Tuesday 21 February.

In hope,

Yours sincerely

Anne Fry
Principal

”Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning how to dance in the rain” - Vivien Greene

The twentieth century British writer, Vivien Greene, expressed an optimistic view of life’s struggles that aligns with an effective hope-filled approach to learning in the twenty-first century.  On reflection, this is not a “Mary Poppins” sugar coating view of struggles, but rather the benefit of developing the skills to hang on when the struggles are intense in the learning journey.  There is an honesty in the admission that the storms exist and can be intense. This year in using the Learning Pit analogy I have emphasised to students that as this is where the authentic learning gains are made, that they need to anticipate these times and develop strategies and skills to be resilient when they occur.

Contemporary thinking around the intrinsic link between wellbeing and learning reinforces the real benefit that coping skills and pausing to seek out the joy in everyday experiences can have in developing resilience.  College life at St Vincent's provides significant opportunities to combine activities that develop the whole person and ensure that their education is so much more than purely academic.  Along with the basics of good nutrition and adequate sleep, activities that bring joy and recreation equally nurture supporting a stable base to deal with the storms that come along.  Stepping back from immediate circumstances provides the perspective that reinforces that no matter how intense a storm is, it will pass eventually.

I visited two Year Assemblies this week to communicate key messages about Speech Night - Year 12 and Year 7.  I spoke with Year 12 about their role as leaders in the College collectively and individually, and that the Sydney Town Hall is a venue where despite its size, where students sit everyone can see each other.  This creates a situation where they can step up and lead with how they conduct themselves.  As with the message to all students at last week’s College Assembly, this is more than just behaviour and uniform, but about truly engaging with the celebrations and enjoying it.  It was interesting that some Year 12 students were reminiscing about their first Speech Night at the Town Hall in 2018, when they were in Year 7 and the item they performed. They were keen to ask what this year’s Year 7 would be doing and I did not spoil the surprise, but assured them they would not be disappointed.

In visiting Year 7 on the same day, the purpose was to introduce them to how Speech Night works for Year 7 and the important role they play in this whole College community event.  Once they were confident of their requirements, Ms Doran, Mr McCrudden and Mr Samyia, led them through what can only be described as an enthusiastic and fully engaged singing practice that raised the roof.  It is clear that all have worked hard to hone their performance and that we will all be in for a real treat on Monday 28 November at one of Sydney’s most historic and iconic venues.

Mr Bob Anderson
Director of Teaching and Learning and Education Administration

The School of St Jude in Tanzania is part of St Vincent's folk-law.  For many years we went on immersion to Tanzania and spent time with the community at St Jude’s.  We will get back there in a year or so, but I’m wondering now if we all know the story.

Gemma Sisia (nee Rice) was an old girl of Vinnies.  At 22 she travelled to Uganda to volunteer as a teacher.  This experience led to a fervent belief that a free, high-quality education should be the right of all children in the world.  She knew even then that education is the strongest weapon in the fight against poverty, corruption and political instability.  Gemma started fundraising, was given a gift of a small plot of land in Arusha, Tanzania, and began to build The School of St Jude with the help of friends, family and Rotary groups.  St Jude, of course, is the patron saint of the hopeless and impossible causes.  Gemma liked the irony of the name and in the beginning the idea was looking a bit hopeless.  The school now has places for 1,899 students with 1,389 in boarding.  St Jude’s only accepts the very poorest of the poor.  If a family has a window in their house they are considered too affluent to attend the School of St Jude.  Every student is educated free - books, tuition, uniforms and meals are all provided by the school of St Jude.  If you’d like to hear more of Gemma’s story, there’s a great podcast interview on ABC Conversations - view HERE .  She visited us here at the College on her way to the studio to record the interview, then she had to hurry back to Tanzania because Covid arrived. 

We sponsor four students at St Jude’s.  Joan, Warda and Johnson, who are in primary school and Dainess, who has just begun tertiary studies for a five year degree.  She is a very bright button.  O’Brien House has looked after sponsorship for Warda for five years now and they are doing a brilliant job of the fundraising, thanks to Mrs Penny Radford and Mrs Silk Burke, who are great encouragers of O’Brien students.  Go O’Brien.  To cover the other sponsorship fees we sell Zooper Doopers, hot chocolate and gelato at various times during the year.  With the help of a very warm lunchtime today and some brilliant tunes from Year 12 Music students who drew the crowd, we managed to make a few hundred dollars in Zooper Dooper sales for St Jude’s.  In Tanzania, just like here in Australia, prices are going up.  I suspect it’s actually a bit more dire in Arusha than it is in Potts Point.  Here’s the worry… I don’t think we are going to sell enough gelato and zooper-doopers this year to cover our sponsorship commitments.  I’m wondering if there might be a family or two who would like to take on the sponsorship of Dainess.  She’s the brilliant university student.  All sponsorship donations are fully tax deductible.  Perhaps we could share the responsibility of Dainess.  It’s just an idea.  If you think you would be interested, shoot me an email or if you have any questions, Dave Collins is worth talking to.  He runs the sponsorship program for St Jude’s here in Australia - 03 9755 2167 treasurer@australia.schoolofstjude.org

We delivered 100 wetpacks to Matt Talbot this week.  We are very slick at packing them.  The team who go each week on a Wednesday to look after the Kiosk put them together before they go, and it all works perfectly.  I had a win with the tissues.  I got 90 little individual packs from Woolies for $1.45 for a pack of six.  Individually they sell for 89 cents.  What is that about?  I’m on the lookout for more.  I’ll try Woolies at Chatswood on the weekend.

Our cupcakes were a hit today.  Many thanks to those who are bringing them along each week.  Your stamina befuddles me.  If your daughter would like to sign up to the cupcake roster, she is very welcome to do soHERE .  There are quite a few spots. 

The Sandwich Project roster has some gaps too - sign up HERE .

The rosters are on the Student Life Classroom, or you can click on the links above.

Thanks to the families and wonderful staff members who have volunteered to donate to the Vinnies@SVC Festive Food Drive.  As I write, there is just one more bundle to be claimed.  If you would like to claim it, click on the link .  From Monday bags of food can be dropped at Student Services.

We are going well on the ‘Pen Pushers’ initiative.  We have lots of dead pens in the box.  Sadly this week we have also had lots of dead pens in the paper recycling bins - and coffee cups and plastic bottles, and chewing gum, and apple cores.  It’s a bit depressing, especially when the garbage bin is next to the recycling bin.  I don’t get it.  But we will forge ahead, inhabit the positive and encourage good habits as much as we can.

How’s your recycling going at home?

The Environment Group is keen for us to switch to a brand of toilet paper and hand towels that guarantee all their products are made from recycled paper and they support re-forestation initiatives.  I’m looking into it.  “Trees are people.”

More next time.

Mrs Jo Kenderes
Director of Faith and Mission  

For Boarder families some important dates to note:

• In Weekend - Week 8 - 2-4 December
• Boarders’ Travel Day - Week 9 - Wednesday 7 December
• Boarding House closes - Week 9 - Wednesday 7 December 9.00am.

Yours in Boarding

Maryanne O’Donoghue
Director of Boarding

Our reading newsletter, "Towel, Sunscreen, Book" is now open for business!  This is an opportunity to read alongside your daughter in your own mini book club!  Choose one of the books from our varied selection (see attached brochure HERE), and we will loan your daughter two copies over the Christmas holidays - one for your daughter and one for a parent or carer!  Please see the attached brochure for more information on which books are available and how to borrow.

Mrs Jody McDonnell
Head of Library and e-Learning

Ms Emily Bennett
Library Technician

library@stvincents.nsw.edu.au  

For the past week, the class of Year 8 English G has split into groups of 2-5 people to write and act out a scene of (television show) Kath and Kim.  The goal was to satirise the superficiality and ignorance of contemporary Australia by including modern themes of trends such as facemasks, BeReal, Tiktok and eshays.  The class acted their scenes out on Tuesday and Friday after carefully planning and rehearsing their scenes.  The class included several humorous techniques and many classical lines featured in Kath and Kim, such as “you know netball makes me ravishing!”.

By Sophie Anderson (Year 8)

Please enjoy this script by Sophie Anderson, Lauren Gallard, Taylor Hyde and Evie Francis

Ms Siobhan Devaney
English Teacher

Over the past few weeks Year 8 have been working in small groups to create a marketing and information campaign about the College's Christmas Appeal for AfterCare. Here are links to videos that were produced by our students.    
(See a flyer on the front of this issue).

Link 1.       Link 2.

Ms Tina De Souza
Head of Department Religious Studies

University of Sydney

New Doctor of Physiotherapy in 2024

USYD has a new pathway to becoming a registered physiotherapist in addition to their Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy).  The Doctor of Physiotherapy is a three-year postgraduate degree and is an ideal pathway for students who may miss out on entry into the high-demand bachelor's degree.  Unlike the Master of Physiotherapy, there are no prerequisite knowledge requirements.  Students can complete any undergraduate degree in order to be eligible to apply for the Doctor of Physiotherapy.  The Master of Physiotherapy will not be offered after 2023.  For more information use the link found here.

Webinars

Bachelor of Engineering: Biomedical Engineering | Wed 23 November 4-4:30pm

Students can join this webinar to find out more about the University of Sydney’s Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering.  To register your interest go here.

Science at Sydney: Agriculture, Food & Animal Biosciences/ Wed 30 November 4-4:30pm

Students can join this webinar to find out more about what life in the field of agriculture, food, sustainability and the environment is like, and what jobs are available in these growing sectors.  Learn what the sector is about, what an average day of work might be like for an agriculture or food scientist, environmental consultant, conservation or natural resource management professional, and how studentscan pursue studies at USYD to gain employment in this sector.  To register your interest go here.

Why Study Chemical Engineering? | Wed 7 December 4-4:30pm

Students can join this webinar to learn more about the different systems, thinking methodologies and ways in which chemical engineers solve complex problems and lead the way in various industry sectors.  To register your interest go here.

Exercise Sports Science and Exercise Physiology: Fit for Life |Wed 14 December 4-4:30pm

Did you know you can use exercise to improve health, wellbeing and fitness, and help manage chronic conditions, disability and injuries?  Join USYD for this webinar to hear more about careers in this developing area.  Register your interest here.

Australian Catholic University

Bachelor of Western Civilisation Summer School/18-20 January 2023

The Western Civilisation Program Summer School is a three-day academic retreat for high school students going into Years 11 and 12 who have an interest in the liberal arts and humanities.  The summer school will include:  Lectures and discussions, Year 12 exam and study skills workshops activities, socialising and more.  Attendees will gain an insight into what it’s like to study ACU’s Bachelor of Arts (western civilisation) and hear from current students about their experience of the program.  For more information use the link found here.

New Bachelor of Human Rights Suite

ACU’s Bachelor of Human Rights will prepare students for a career in human rights and social justice.  Students will graduate with the job-ready skills and knowledge to contribute to the development of policies and practices that are highly valued in the corporate, government and non-government sectors.  For more information use the link found here.

Midwifery - New to Blacktown Campus

The Bachelor of Midwifery is for students who want to become registered midwives and work in maternity settings such as hospitals, birth centres and other community agencies.  From 2023, the Bachelor of Midwifery will now be offered at our Blacktown campus.  For more information use the link found here.

Study Biomedical Science in Rome

Students studying biomedical science at ACU now have the opportunity to undertake a core unit of study at ACU’s Rome campus during their degree.  This unit typically exposes students to biomedicine-related employment opportunities, introduces them to the entire job application procedure, and encourages them to learn about themselves as well as the skills they either already possess or need to develop to become competitive, employable jobseekers.  This new offering in Rome will expose students to a vastly different world and provide them with opportunities for significant growth, self-transformation and career realisation.  To find out more go here.

Macquarie University

Cyber Security - Meet a Cyber Technologist

Macquarie University graduate, Thomas Bienasz, provides his cyber defence expertise to companies like McLaren Racing, CBA and Bunnings.  To read the interview go here.

December Holiday Workshops

NIDA - Drama School

Years 7-10 - 12-16 December:  NIDA offers a comprehensive course for committed young people.  Develop performance skills including improvisation, voice and singing, movement and dance, devising and acting to camera.  The program includes a session on auditions and screen tests.  For more information, including how to enrol go here.

Acting for Stage and Screen

Years 7-10 - 12-14 December:  Experience the power of voice, movement and improvisation as you rehearse and perform scenes from plays, films and TV. For more information, including how to enrol go here.

Auditions and Screen Tests

Years 7-10 - 12-14 December:  Become confident in how to present yourself to a theatre or screen director, practice auditions for theatre, film and TV. Participate in a ‘mock audition’, receive constructive feedback on your audition preparation and technique.  For more information, including how to enrol go here

Ms Helen Marshall
Careers Adviser

It is an exciting time for performing students with Drama Night, Annual Dance Concert, College Production and then Speech Night, to perform for their peers, family and friends.

Drama Night was a wonderful night showing the great skills and versatility of our young actors.  This show represented my Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 Drama classes, Speech and Drama tutors (Georgia Britt and Julia Robertson) classes, and Theatresports, both junior and senior.  The annual Dance Concert was fabulous with an incredible array of performances that represented Ms Santi’s Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 Dance classes, Laura Fishwick's co-curricular classes and the Dance ensembles Jazz, Ballet and Hip Hop. This week we have Matilda - the College Production bumping in.

Matilda is a huge and impressive musical with very challenging songs.  The students involved range from Year 7 to Year 12, and they have been rehearsing every Thursday afternoon all year.  For many students this will be their first theatrical experience at the College and they really need a full and enthusiastic audience.  So please make sure you get online and book to see our 2022 College Production Matilda!

Tuesday 22 November the College Production - Matilda opens in the College Hall!!

Ms Catherine Johnson
Head of Performing Arts

below:  Matilda costumes

The St Vincent’s College Dance Concert was held at the Seymour Centre on Saturday 12 November.  Our annual Dance Concert showcased performances and compositions from elective classes, ensemble groups and co-curricular dance.  It highlights the developments and achievements of our students in the academic year.  This year we explored the theme “Night at the Museum” where sculptures, creatures and artifacts come to life through the curse of the Egyptian tablet.

All Dance students have been working extremely hard.  These dedicated students have rehearsed since the beginning of the year, attended multiple additional rehearsals after school and at break times.  Their commitment and enthusiasm has been outstanding which has contributed to the success of the year.  So many personal achievements have been made, but most importantly, the girls have achieved these in a fun learning environment.

A special thank you to our 2022 Dance teachers Miss Laura Fishwick, Miss Jamila Grace, Miss Indiah Ide and Miss Bella Olivares, for their support and commitment to developing dance at the College and inspiring and empowering our students.

Finally, thank you to all the staff, parents, students and friends who attended on the night to support our Dance students.  I have had so many lovely emails and phone calls expressing your gratitude - your support is truly overwhelming.

I look forward to seeing your daughters involved in SVC Dance Program in 2023. 

Ms Alana Santi
Dance Teacher

On Tuesday 22 November, the College Production - Matilda opens in the College Hall!

Please purchase your tickets for Matilda HERE .

(See some photos above in Ms Johnson's Performing Arts News article from last night's tech rehearsal).

Below:  Matilda cast and crew

BOOK TICKETS HERE FOR MATILDA .

Have you submitted your daughter’s application?

Enrolments for the Year 7/2025 Year group are about to commence and we are delighted at the number of siblings who will be joining the Year group, and thank our College families for their continued support. 

Sibling Offers of Enrolment will be issued before the end of term.  While sibling enrolments are automatic, we do require an online Application Form and relevant documents to be submitted.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our friendly College Registrar.

2024 College Scholarships

2024 College Scholarships  - Applications opened Monday this week.  Current and prospective students are invited to apply for the following 2024 Scholarships:

• Academic Scholarships: For new students who will be commencing in Year 7 and both new and current students entering Year 11/2024
• Foundation Boarding Scholarship: Offered to a student commencing in Year 7/2024 from a rural community
• Mother Mary Aikenhead Scholarship: For a new or current student entering in Year 11/2024 demonstrating College values and strong academic merit
• Performing Arts Scholarships:  Open to all Year groups for students of exceptional talent:
  • Madame Christian (vocal) Scholarship
  • Annie McPharland (instrumental) Scholarship, and
  • Ex-Students' Union Drama Scholarship
• Elisabeth Carey Scholarship: Offered to a student commencing in Year 7/2024 who demonstrates character and social justice attributes and strong academic merit in Mathematics and Science
• Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) Boarding Scholarship:  Open to all Year groups, the AIEF Scholarship is offered to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student from rural New South Wales.

Further information regarding scholarships, including how to apply and key dates are available on the College website.

Mrs Robyn Pedley
Registrar

registrar@stvincents.nsw.edu.au

St Canice’s was again the winner of the St Vincent’s inter-House cupcake competition, when Aikenhead and Williams Houses baked for taste and creativity for the cupcake of the week - selected by teaching staff.  The overall aim is to deliver dozens of our home-baked cupcakes to St Canice's to bring a smile on more faces in our extended community.  

Last week’s achievers were:  

(1) Sienna Stojic (Aikenhead) - Lion, vanilla created with lotus bean  

(2) Tara Owen (Aikenhead) baked Fluffy Orea, and

(3) Zahli Daly (Williams) produced a caramel Biscof. 

Sienna in Year 7 said: “I used this recipe and added some lotus biscoff spread in the middle of the cupcakes.  For decoration, I coloured my frosting orange, added eye decorations from Coles, used marshmallows for the nose and pressed toothpicks down into the frosting to make whiskers.  My inspiration for these cupcakes was our Aikenhead House mascot, the lion.  I bake a dozen cupcakes each week for St Canice's and I do this because I love the fact that they get something to look forward to".

“It was so amazing to see all the amazing Aikenhead cupcakes that the girls had worked so hard to create (including an uncanny Mr Woolbank cupcake)'', said Aikenhead House Captain, Molly Barwick.  “Each Tutor nominated one student to create the cupcakes, with some Tutors even working together to decorate a few.  One cupcake from each batch was presented for judging with the very skilled judges, Mr Schroeder and Ms Issa, and the rest of the cupcakes are now off to St Canice’s, where they’ll be enjoyed by the community.  It was a great celebration of the variety of talent we have in our Houses and it was so much fun for everyone!  I thoroughly enjoyed it and can’t wait for the Grand Final”.

Mr David Woolbank
Head of Aikenhead House

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

Head of Volleyball and Touch:  Ms Elyse Harmanis - 0434 610 870 elyse.harmanis@stvincents.nsw.edu.au 
Head of Water Polo:  Mr Mark Bradley - 0412 979 599
Head of Tennis:  Ms Tonya Hetreles - 0411 984 352

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

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

IGSA Spawtz:  https://igsasport.spawtz.com/  

TERM 4 SPORT

SWIMMING CARNIVAL and SWIMMING TRAINING

The highlight of the term for most of us will be the return of the inter-House Swimming Carnival at Drummoyne Pool on Thursday 1 December.  To prepare for this, swimming training is on Monday mornings 7.15am-8.15am and Wednesday afternoons 3.15pm-4.15pm in the College pool, and all are welcome to attend.  Although we need more numbers on Mondays for this to continue.  All students will need to nominate for which events they want to swim at the carnival on a Google form in their House Classroom or Student Life Classroom by Thursday 24 November.   The Championship races (or serious races) will be the first two races and then the non-competitive ones will follow.  All students are encouraged to swim in at least two events on the day.  Those students who cannot swim on the day can still earn some House points by offering to help and for dressing up and cheering for their House.

Those hoping to make the College team for the IGSA Carnival or go for Age Champion need to swim in the Championship races.  The IGSA Carnival is being held on 17 March 2023 at Homebush, and this squad will be picked from our carnival this term so that students can train over the holidays.  Any questions please email - jacobsj@stvincents.nsw.edu.au .

IGSA Tennis

With only two rounds of tennis to go, it is crucial that all teams are at training for the next two weeks.  Our teams are currently sitting in the following positions.

Tennis Position and Training Days

SVC 1 - Coming 3rd - train Thursday mornings

SVC 2 - Coming 1st - train Wednesday afternoons

SVC 3 - Coming 2nd - train Thursday mornings

SVC 4 - Coming 3rd - train Wednesday afternoons

SVC 5 - Coming 7th - train Friday mornings

Tildesley Team Training:  Monday afternoons and Wednesday mornings.  Anyone interested is invited to come along to either session.  Final team selections will be held at the start of Term 1 2023.

Good luck for your final two matches!

Ms Tonya Herteles
Head Tennis Coach   tonyahetreles910@outlook.com  Mobile: 0411 984 352

IGSA  Water Polo

With only two rounds of water polo to go it is crucial that all teams are at training the next two weeks.  Our teams are currently sitting in the following positions:

Water Polo Positions and Training Days

SVC 1 - Coming 7th and train Tuesday mornings

SVC 2 - Coming 7th and train Tuesday afternoons

SVC 3 - Coming equal 1st and train Wednesday mornings

SVC 4 - Coming 2nd and train Friday mornings

SVC 5 - Coming 4th and train Thursday mornings

SVC 6 - Coming 7th and train Friday mornings

Mr Mark Bradley
Head Water Polo Coach   bradleym@svincents.nsw.edu.au   Mobile: 0412 979 599

Easts Touch

Congratulations to all teams on a great touch season so far.  We have done very well and 10 of the 18 teams have qualified for the semi-finals this Saturday.  Good luck to the following teams:  SVC 1, SVC 4, SVC 5, SVC 6, SVC 7, SVC 8, SVC 9, SVC 10, SVC 11, SVC 15, SVC 17.  All other teams have a play off for 5th and 6th except for SVC 18, who sadly placed 7th, but have improved dramatically since the start of the year.

All semi-final games are still 30 minutes with a ‘drop off’ if drawn at full time.  Good luck to all teams!

Touch Training 

Senior teams train on Monday afternoons.

Junior teams train on Wednesday afternoons. 

Year 7 teams train on Thursday afternoons.

Santa Sabina Volleyball

Congratulations to all six teams on a great season so far.  You have all improved dramatically since the start of the year.  Some teams will be playing semi-finals this Saturday with others still playing a round game. 

Good luck to all teams for this Saturday! 

Volleyball Training 

Senior teams train on Tuesday mornings. 

Junior teams train on Tuesday afternoons.

Ms Elyse Harmanis
Head Touch and Volleyball Coach   elyse.harmanis@stvincents.nsw.edu.au  Mobile: 0434 610 870 

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 our Team of the Week - Touch Team SVC 4, who had a great win last Saturday against St Catherine’s, at 8.30am at Centennial Park.  This Year 10 team did remarkably well after a late night celebrating at their Formal, and then two of the girls had to rush off to the Dance Concert all day rehearsal and then performed until 8.00pm that night.  Well done girls!

Ms Jacinta Jacobs
Co-ordinator of Sport

TERM 4 Student Card Information  

Please Note:   Students MUST bring their Student Card with them when purchasing from the canteen.  NO CARD/NO PURCHASE. 

• You need to refill money onto your card AT LEAST ONE HOUR BEFORE you intend to use the card (as it takes one hour to generate funds onto the card).
• ONLINE ORDERING is also available.
• GLUTEN FREE products are available - only when purchased through online ordering. 

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.

View CANTEEN MENU SPECIALS for Week 5 21-25 November .

Spring Fair 2022 SUCCESS 

The St Vincent’s College Spring Fair 2022 was an amazing event!  We raised over $42,000 net profit for the school!  This is an amazing effort considering all the external factors.  There was a huge sense of community and wonderful sense of hope through the crowds.  It took an army of volunteers to make the Spring Fair as successful as it was.  Many of these wonderful people spent countless hours to ensure a great time was had by all.

A massive thank you to the P&F Executive team:  Tricia Rubenstein, Elena Ferrari, Lisa Hunter.

Logistics:  Justine Hughes and Jennifer Killinger. 

An especially big thanks to all the Year 12 parents who kindly guided us through - I know we have big boots to fill next time. 

And, to all our wonderful volunteers who helped us on the day. 

I would like to thank our sponsors, Belle Property Randwick, Bondibuilda, General Beton Co Pty Ltd, Platinum Pre-School and Kaizen Academy.  We went into this Spring Fair unsure if we would break even.  Sponsorship allowed us to have the confidence that if no one turned up we would at least have some of our costs covered.  We are truly grateful for everyone making the Spring Fair the success it was!

Many thanks. 

Leisha Major
P&F President

Inaugural Art Exhibition

The P&F Art Exhibition committee has produced a video clip to launch the 2023 Art Exhibition to the College community.