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HOLY WEEK LITURGY TIMES 2022 

Palm Sunday - 9/10 April
Saturday 5:00pm Mass (Miami)
Saturday 6:00pm Mass (Palm Beach)
7:00am Mass (Palm Beach)
7:00am Mass (Burleigh Heads)
8:30am Mass (Mudgeeraba)
8:30am Mass (Miami)
10:00am Mass (Burleigh Waters)*
5:30pm Mass (Burleigh Waters)
*Children to arrive 10 minutes prior to 10:00am Children’s Mass.

Monday of Holy Week - 11 April
9:00am 2nd Rite of Reconciliation (Miami)
 
Tuesday of Holy Week - 12 April
7:30am Mass (Burleigh Waters)
7:00pm 2nd Rite of Reconciliation (Burleigh Waters)
 
Wednesday of Holy Week - 13 April
5:30pm 2nd Rite of Reconciliation (Palm Beach)
 
Holy Thursday - 14 April
7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Burleigh Waters)
 
Good Friday - 15 April
9:00am Ecumenical Stations of the Cross (Burleigh Heads)
3:00pm Solemn Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion
(Burleigh Waters, Miami, Palm Beach & Mudgeeraba)
7:00pm Tenebrae (Burleigh Heads)
 
Holy Saturday - 16 April
6:00pm Easter Vigil Mass (Burleigh Waters)
 
Easter Sunday - 17 April
7:00am Mass (Palm Beach)
7:00am Mass (Burleigh Heads)
8:30am Mass (Mudgeeraba)
8:30am Mass (Miami)
10:00am Mass (Burleigh Waters)
5:30pm Mass (Burleigh Waters)

For more details and updates please follow: www.facebook.com/burleighcatholicparish

Principal's Update

Dear Parents, Carers and Members of our College Community,
 
As we come to the end of a complex term and look also towards the end of Lent and Easter, I am reminded of the poem, ‘The Road Not Taken’ by Robert Frost.  The term the road less travelled (as mentioned in the final verse) has made its way into our vernacular and is even heard in song lyrics.  It is often taken to mean getting off the beaten track when travelling, or not missing any opportunities, but I often wonder if we have understood Mr Frost’s full meaning. 

The poem goes like this:
I sometimes wonder if the road not taken is the hard road, making the hard choice.  They say that people and rivers ‘get crooked’ by taking the path of least resistance. But, when it comes to making hard choices, how difficult is it to look down one path as far as one can and decide to make the better decision. To keep the commitment to that early alarm clock that rouses you to exercise every day, to ignore the text message you receive in the car while driving, to give that sustained, focussed energy to study. Good intentions fulfilled despite the effort.  Hence the final lines of the poem make sense:  ‘I took the one less travelled by, And that has made all the difference’. 

Then there are those who make the most heroic decisions. They put their own lives in danger to save others, to fight for their country, to support long-suffering family members with severe mental and physical illness and effectively forfeit their own lives for the other.  There are those who sacrifice their lives in valiant acts of bravery, with little thought for themselves … no greater love!

At Easter, Jesus makes the hard decision. There are only two hard historical facts about Jesus of Nazareth upon which we can confidently rely (according to Reza Aslan in her book, Zealot), the first is that Jesus was a Jew who led a popular Jewish movement in Palestine at the beginning of the first century C.E. and the second is that Rome crucified him for doing so. Yet, 2000 years later, Easter is about Jesus’ death and resurrection. Given that the Romans filled the hillsides with the racked and bloodied bodies of crucified ‘bandits’ and revolutionaries, Jesus knew what his fate would be. He could have saved himself from this gruesome death, yet he freely chose to die. His death and resurrection are the point of it all. Jesus’ willingness to take the road not taken, the depth of his sacrifice and three days later, his resurrection, are central to our faith, as Catholics, and our belief in the resurrection; in the cross (whatever that may be for you – we all carry something); in the way to Calvary and the times we fall, only to rise again; the times we need help along the way; to ultimately strive to live a good life, and rise again after death.  And that makes all the difference…

God Bless you at Easter.

Martina Millard
Principal

Deputy Principal's Update

Updated advice for cleared cases of Covid-19

The Queensland Government has updated its advice with respect to cleared cases of Covid-19 and close contact rules (see: After having COVID-19), as follows:

In the 12 weeks after ending isolation:
  • You are unlikely to get Covid-19 again in the 12 weeks after completing isolation. You are considered a “cleared case” for 12 weeks after your isolation ends.
  • If you get Covid-19 symptoms again, you do not need to get tested.
  • If someone else in your house gets Covid-19, you are not considered a close contact, and you do not need to get tested or go into quarantine.
More detail about ending isolation and quarantine can be found here: Geoff Browne
Deputy Principal
ARMED FORCES RSVP FOR ANZAC CEREMONY

Calendar Dates

Week 01

Monday 18 April
Easter Monday Public Holiday

Tuesday 19 April
First day Term 2

Wednesday 20 April
Year 12 Retreat
Year 8-11 Music Excursion

Thursday 21 April
AGCC Sport Trial #3

Friday 22 April
ANZAC Day Ceremony


Week 02

Monday 25 April
ANZAC Day Public Holiday

Tuesday 26 April
Cross Country  Competitive Runners

Thursday 28 April
House Track & Field Nominations
AGCC Sport Round #1

Curriculum

Senior Curriculum

Academic Awards Semester 2, 2021

Finally, we could have a school assembly last week, and we took the opportunity to present the Academic and Effort Awards to students in Year 11 and 12.  The awards were for their achievements at the end of Semester two, 2021.  These students worked exceptionally well and are to be congratulated on their achievements.

Year 10 (2021)Excellence in Attitude and Conduct

Bella Allen Ava Lorch
Nicholas Britton Ethan Marriott
Zara Brosnan Jasper McFadden-Hummel
Michael Browne Maddison Mirto
Lilly Critchley Sophie Mocke
Ryder Damro Lily O'Shea
Olivia Delaney Jack Ross
Benjamin Edwards Chelsea Russell
Caitlin Ellery Joey Sankey
Mason Field Molly Sewell
Matthew Fisher Eva Sobczyk
Hayley Goldsworthy Luana Taylor
Miller Grove-McGrath Ky Veech
Imogen Henderson Summer Welch
Annabel Hunt Ella Williamson
Brianna Ingmire Zoe Willis
Tom Isaacs Amelia Wood
Tayla Lock Elise Woollard
Angelina Loeber  

Year 10 (2021) Academic Merit and Excellence in Attitude and Conduct

Caitie Allred Charlotte Sly
Porsha Cush Jessica Stenner
Mikayla Hopkins Anaya Swaddling
William Nguyen Lachlan Weigel
Zoe Robinson Halle Wiblen
Slade Shinners  

Year 11 (2021) Excellence in Attitude and Conduct

Lakota Aldridge Chelsea McCarthy
Kate Buchanan Keara Mocke
Keira Cafe Zara Nunan
Mikayla Cameron Tate Parker
Noah Chesters Tara Penfold
Erin Clarke Bodhi Richardson
Lily Covino Charlie Ricketts
Shaylee Gear Lana Robilliard
Kate Glancy Taylor Robinson
Keely Harris Liam Ryan
Jack Isaacs Makishi Tanaka
Kyan Jackson Malena Tate
Caitlin Marshall Alexander Troy
Olivia Marshall Jasper Williams

Year 11 (2021) Academic Merit
 
Zara McPhan

Year 11 (2021) Academic Merit and Excellence in Attitude and Conduct
 
Holly Aston
Angela Balk
Olivia Ferguson

Year 11 and 12 

Congratulations to our Senior students on their conduct and effort this term, they have worked well and shown resilience and maturity during some difficult times.

For any students who missed exams over the last two weeks due to illness or the rain and road closures this week, there will be catch up exams on the first day of Term 2 – Tuesday 19 April.  Students need to check their emails to find out room details, this will be sent in Week 2 of the holidays.

I hope everyone has a good break over Easter and I look forward to seeing all the students in Term 2.

Katrina Nicholson
Assistant Principal Senior Curriculum
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Junior Curriculum

Assessment FOR, AS and OF learning Series – Part 1

Assessment is an essential component of the teaching and learning cycle.

Assessment for, assessment as and assessment of learning are approaches that enable teachers to gather evidence and make judgements about student achievement. These are not necessarily discrete approaches and may be used individually or together and formally or informally.

Assessment for Learning

Assessment for learning involves teachers using evidence about students' knowledge, understanding and skills to inform their teaching. Sometimes referred to as ‘formative assessment', it usually occurs throughout the teaching and learning process to clarify student learning and understanding.

Assessment for learning:
  • reflects a view of learning in which assessment helps students learn better, rather than just achieve a better mark
  • involves formal and informal assessment activities as part of learning and to inform the planning of future learning
  • includes clear goals for the learning activity
  • provides effective feedback that motivates the learner and can lead to improvement
  • reflects a belief that all students can improve
  • encourages self-assessment and peer assessment as part of the regular classroom routines
  • is inclusive of all learners.
Assessment as Learning

Assessment as learning occurs when students are their own assessors. Students monitor their own learning, ask questions and use a range of strategies to decide what they know and can do, and how to use assessment information for new learning.

Assessment as learning:
  • encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning
  • requires students to ask questions about their learning
  • involves teachers and students creating learning goals to encourage growth and development
  • provides ways for students to use formal and informal feedback and self-assessment to help them understand the next steps in learning
  • encourages peer assessment, self-assessment and reflection.

NAPLAN Information

How to prepare for NAPLAN

It’s important to remember that NAPLAN is different to tests of content (such as what your child learns in a science unit, for example). Rather, it assesses literacy and numeracy skills that have been acquired over time through daily learning in the classroom. It is a point-in-time measure of a child’s performance in areas of literacy and numeracy.

ACARA advises that the best preparation for NAPLAN is instruction in the literacy and numeracy content of the Australian Curriculum. They don’t encourage excessive drilling or cramming.

ACARA recommends that parents:
  • encourage their child to simply do the best they can on the day;
  • avoid excessive cramming or coaching in the NAPLAN lead-up; and
  • speak to your child’s school if you have questions about how you can help your child prepare for NAPLAN.
How to improve your reading, writing and maths skills and be ready for NAPLAN

Remember, NAPLAN isn’t a test that your child can prepare for like they would for a regular subject exam. It tests skills that improve over time, which are best developed with practice throughout the year. Trying to cram in information prior to NAPLAN will likely only lead to stress and anxiety.
The ideal way to help your child prepare for NAPLAN is to continue to help them develop literacy and numeracy skills. 

Attached are several Australian education resources for parents seeking information about how to support the literacy and numeracy development of their children. 

Online practice tests to help students prepare for NAPLAN

Another way to help your child be well prepared for NAPLAN is to ensure they are familiar with what the tests look like. A quick visit to the public demonstration site can support your child’s familiarity with the online platform.

Test Schedule for Term 2

Term 2 Week 4B
  • Monday 10 May NAPLAN Preparation Day No Tests Permitted
  • Tuesday 11 May 9:00am- 10:30am Reading Test (65 minutes)
  • Wednesday 12 May 9:00am- 10:30am Writing Test (42 minutes)
  • Thursday 12 May 9:00am- 10:30am Conventions of Language Test (45 minutes)
  • Friday 13 May 9:00am- 10:30am Numeracy Test (65 minutes)
  • Year 7: Level 2 J and K block     Year 9: Level 3 J and K block

Term 2 Week 5A
  • Monday 16 - Wednesday 18 May Catch-up/Rescheduling Days
Wes Guthrie
Assistant Principal Junior Curriculum

Pastoral

The Conflict in Ukraine

 
Around the world, people are saddened and devastated by the events unfolding in Ukraine. Both adults and young people alike are feeling the stresses of war from afar as they experience fear, frustration and helplessness. The 24 hour news cycle has shown us upsetting images raising many questions, especially for our young people, about what is happening.

Parents and caregivers need to be guided by their child’s curiosity. There is strong evidence to suggest that having a supportive discussion about a stressful event in a developmentally appropriate way, can actually decrease distress. It’s best to “name it, to tame it.” This will also combat any misinformation to which they have most likely already been exposed to through social media, pictures or video clips.

Children need to know that they are being taken seriously. So it is recommended that you don’t avoid the difficult questions. Ensure you address their questions honestly and sensitively. With less life experience than adults, young people may need help navigating news about this crisis. Use this is as an opportunity to model and encourage compassionate views towards fellow humans, regardless of distance or circumstance.

This Special Report offers guidance on how best to discuss the conflict in Ukraine. We hope you take a moment to reflect on the information offered, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If this raises any concerns for you, a loved one or the wellbeing of your child, please seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to your special report 
 
Vivian Savage
Assistant Principal Pastoral

Religious Life of the College

I wish all students and their families a happy and Holy Easter.

Dolores Maitland
APRE

Clean Up Australia Day


Clean Up Australia Day was held last Sunday 20 March. Members of Interact Club along with Miss Carey, Mrs Steele and Aki Sensei, met at the front of North Burleigh Surf Club to start the clean-up.

We walked up the North Burleigh hill and down onto the Gold Coast Highway. Then we cleaned along Miami beach and through the sand dunes. Eventually, we made our way back to the surf club. This was an amazing effort from all our members who were determined to not leave a single piece of rubbish on the beach. We spent around three hours cleaning up and picking up lots of rubbish.

Thank you to Nick Ranson, Angela Balk, Erin Clarke (Year 12), Porsha Cush, Halle Wiblen, Ben Edwards (Year 11), Jade McEwen (Year 9), Violet Pascoe, Lola Greedy, and Maggie Hamilton (Year 8), who all gave up their Sunday morning to help clean up. The event was a massive success as loads of rubbish were cleared. We look forward to organising this event again next year.
 
Maggie Hamilton (Year 8)
Social & PR Director of Interact Club

Palm Crosses

 
In the lead up to Palm Sunday, students across the college have been making palm crosses to be distributed in the five parish mass centres.

These palm symbols are a reminder of Jesus entering Jerusalem and being greeted by the crowds waving palm branches in celebration. And all this in the week before the crucifixion.
 
This activity gives students time to reflect on the events of Holy Week and the commitments they have made through the season of Lent. Thanks to our Campus Minister, Edwin, who has helped coordinate this project as well as the many teachers who happily have engaged their students during religion classes. Through their help, 1200 palm crosses have been delivered to the parish office.
 
Chris Larkin
11RAE Teacher

Year Level Updates

Year 12 

Key Dates

  • 20-22 April—Year 12 Retreat
  • Tuesday 2 - Friday 5 August—Year 12 Applied Unit 4 Exams
  • Friday 21 October—Year 12 Farewell Assembly
  • 24 October-15 November—Year 12 External Exams
  • Tuesday 15 November —Graduation Liturgy
  • Thursday 17 November—Year 12 Formal
Term 1 Survived!

Thus ends one of the most tumultuous terms in memory and our 12s have ridden the rollercoaster as much as anyone. From our delayed start incorporating some online learning, through to flooding and severe weather events, and the continued and indeed increasing Covid cases, it’s fair to say our senior students have earned their two-week break! When factoring in all the interruptions so far, we are proud of our Year 12s for being resilient, adaptable, and for continuing to show up and get on with the job at hand, that being completing their academic pursuits to the best of their ability whilst being active participants in our community.

End of Unit 3

The end of Term 1 brings with it the end of Unit 3 studies for General subjects. Exams have been sat this week, and assignments submitted. We hope that the results of these assessment pieces reflect the effort the students have put in. On their return to school next term, students will embark on Unit 4, the final unit of study as Marymount College students. Unit 4 work will continue until the middle of Term 3, at which point our seniors will begin preparing for their external exams. 

Academic Awards

It was fantastic to be able to recognise members of the cohort at a full school assembly for their efforts in Semester 2, 2021. In total, 28 students received awards for Excellence in Attitude and Conduct which is an admirable achievement. In addition, we had 7 students who were recognised for Academic Merit, a feat which takes on additional significance as it incorporates their results which will contribute to their ATAR score at the end of the year. For achieving these Academic Merit awards, we extend our congratulations to: Holly Aston, Angela Balk, Olivia Ferguson, Zara McPhan, Lily Puffett, Nicholas Ranson, Linda Restaino.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

On March 16, the College held early St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. It was a day full of colour, music and fun and we congratulate our student leaders on organising and leading the festivities. The games and activities on offer at morning tea and lunchtime raised an additional $340 for the flood relief appeal, a wonderful achievement.

Retreat

The Year 12 Retreat awaits the cohort on their return from the Easter holidays. Students will attend three different venues from Wednesday to Friday in Week 1 of Term 2. The retreat experience is one of the high points of the year for our Year 12 students, and we look forward to them gaining a better sense of themselves, a greater sense of camaraderie with their peers, and a greater understanding of their faith during their time away together.

Happy Holidays

We wish all our Year 12 students, as well as their families and caregivers, a very happy and peaceful Easter break. We hope the students use the time to relax and recharge their batteries in preparation for what promises to be an action-packed Term 2.

Matt Carroll and Sarah Henttonen
Head and Assistant Head of Year 12

Year 11 

Key Dates

  • 22 March & May 3 Parent Teacher Interviews 1:00pm-6:00pm 
  • 18-24 May Unit 1 Exams 
  • 25-27 May Year 11 Retreat 
Cathy Cooper and Nigel Ward
Head and Assistant Head of Year 11

Year 10 

Key Dates

  • Monday 13-Friday 17 June—Year 10 Exam Week 
  • Monday 25 July—Year 10 Immunisations
  • Monday 25 July—Year 11 2023 Subject Information Evening
  • Monday 1 August—Year 10 SET Plan Interviews
Happy Easter

As Term 1 draws to a close we would like to send our best wishes and prayers for those who may be ill or unable to be at school at the present time. We hope you have a wonderful Easter break with family and friends. 

Merit Awards

We are very proud of the efforts of our Year 10 students who have recently received a merit award for application in their studies:

Chayla Aldridge, Ruby Allen, Ania Antecka, Mia Arenas, Holly Birmingham, Fergus Brazel, Jasmine Bryan, Ingrid Dickie, Rhory Edgar, Paddy Gilbert, Jade Glancy, Mya Grabowski, Lucy Hargreaves, Olivia Heritage, Dillon Howell, Audrey Icasate, Patrick Limbo, Branden Love Arroliga, Alice Lythgo, Luka Misic, Jack Murray, Ky Nyuyen, Isabella O'Keefe, Keira Perks, Charlie Prendergast, Anya Prior, Cooper Ryan, Lilly-Ann Ryder, Chalie Sewell, Charlie Smith, Kobie Smith, Carlos Squillaci Aguilar, Isobel Stevens, William Sweeny, Justin Tu, Lucia Welsh, Sophia West.

Areas for improvement

As part of the Senior School, it is important to be on time, have what you need and use manners during staff and student interactions.

We would like to see an improvement in the following areas:
  • Uniform detentions
  • PBR referrals
  • Phone confiscations
We are pleased to announce the winner of the PC Cup for Term 1 is 10BD, students have shown excellent engagement and connection to school process/routines. Well done!

Kevin Cornor and Belinda Faulks
Head and Assistant Head of Year 10

Year 9 

Key Dates

  • Monday 10-Friday 13 May—NAPLAN
  • Friday 20 May—Year 9 Reflection Day (Bond Uni) 
  • Monday 8 August—Year 10 2023 Subject Information Evening
  • Thursday 11 August—Science Night
Nicky Browne and Matthew Geyer
Heads and Assistant Head of Year 9

Year 8

Key Dates

  • Monday 6-Tuesday 7 June—Night of Living History
  • Thursday 11 August—Science Night
Peter Carroll and Lauren Hutchinson
Head and Assistant Head of Year 8

Year 7 

Key Dates

  • Monday 10-Friday 13 May—NAPLAN
  • Thursday 11 August—Year 7 Pastoral Day
Matt Hurley and Samantha McMenamin
Head and Assistant Head of Year 7

Careers and Vocational Education

DEFENCE WORK EXPERIENCE

The Defence Work Experience Program (DWEP) is a national Youth Program that provides young Australians with an interest in a Defence career the opportunity to gain exposure to a range of job roles available within Defence and the Australian Public Service. Defence work experience activities are designed to be hands-on and interactive so that young people can make informed career decisions.
 
The following programs are now taking applications online with others to follow as the year progresses:
 
Program Location Program Dates Close
Air Force Familiarisation RAAF Amberley 23-25 May 18 April
Army Familiarisation Gallipoli Barracks 20-22 June 08 May
Aviation Program for Women RAAF Amberley 23-30 June 15 May
Aviation Program for Women RAAF Amberley 03-07 July 15 May
Army Familiarisation Gallipoli Barracks 25-27 July 12 June
Air Force Familiarisation RAAF Amberley 29-31 August 17 July
Army Familiarisation Gallipoli Barracks 29-31 August 17 July
Army Familiarisation Gallipoli Barracks 12-14 September 31 July

Students are advised places are limited and are strongly encouraged to submit complete and considered applications as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Please contact the Careers Centre for further information.
 
GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY

Dental Health Science Webinar: Thursday 31 March 2022, 5:30pm - 6:30pm.  Students will be introduced to the Bachelor of Dental Health Science and be guided through the application process. Students will have the opportunity to ask about application deadlines, the UCAT and Griffith’s Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format.  Register now
 
Campus Tours:  Visiting a University campus is the best way to get a feel for what university life is like. Griffith are holding campus tours at their Gold Coast, Nathan and South Bank campuses on Monday 4 – Friday 22 April between 10:30am and 3:00pm.  Student ambassadors will take you through their lecture theatres, teaching rooms and some of their state-of-the-art facilities and amenities.  Use the link to book your tour. Book now
 
Parent and Student Information Webinar: Get advice on the transition from school to University.  Thursday, 28 April 5:30pm – 7:00pm.  Register now >>
 
Creative Arts Open Day:  12 June at Southbank campus 12:00pm – 3:00pm and 14 August Nathan campus 9:00am – 2:00pm.  Register your interest >>

Griffith Business School

The Griffith Business School offers Year 11 and 12 students the opportunity to study a first-year university course and upon successful completion, gain credit transfer towards a degree.  With the tuition fee covered by Griffith University, the program lets students sample university life at Griffith, learn from industry leaders in business and stretch their academic boundaries.  Find out more
 
Film School Experience Week

The Griffith Film School Experience Week is tailored to Year 11 and 12 students considering future study in animation, games design or film and screen media. During the week-long program, participants will choose a study area and be taught by their highly-skilled, industry-connected teaching team to gain theoretical and practical skills. 27 June – 1 July.  Registrations now open
 
Griffith Chemistry and Physics Courses

Griffith University Sciences offers online courses that high school students can start in Year 11, and complete in Year 12. These university-level courses cover many of the topics taught in senior chemistry and physics, providing additional resources to facilitate and extend the learning of senior science subjects. Students who pass these courses will receive credit for Griffith University 1st year science courses, and adjustments towards their selection rank.  Enrol now
 
UCAT ANZ Registrations for 2023 Admission

Selection for 2023 admission to the Bachelor of Dental Health Science degree will be made on the basis of the combined weighted score of the following three essential components:
  • Performance in the University Clinical Aptitude Test ANZ (UCAT ANZ)
  • Performance in the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
  • Academic attainment
Registrations for the University Clinical Aptitude test ANZ (UCAT) will open on 1 March 2022 and close on 17 May 2022. Testing dates will be held in various locations between 1 July and 12 August 2022.  
Register for UCAT
 
 AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

Australian Catholic University have a number of events coming up. Please see the list below.
 
Guided Campus Visit:  Explore ACU facilities and learn more about studying with there. Various dates throughout the year. Register here
 
Talk with Teachers Webinar:  Learn all about the teaching profession. ACU graduates will talk about their course and their current work.  Tuesday 5 April 2022, 6 -7pm.  Registrations will be opening soon.  Find out more
 
Talk with Lawyers and Criminologists Webinar:  Want to see where a law or criminology degree will take you? Hear from ACU’s highly respected graduates about why you should study at ACU, and the types of work in the legal industry.  Wednesday 6 April 2022, 6 – 7pm.  Registrations will be opening soon.  Find out more
 
Talk with Business and IT Professionals Webinar:  Prepare for the modern workforce by hearing firsthand from ACU business and IT graduates. This is an opportunity to learn more about an exciting career in the corporate world.  Thursday 7 April 2022, 6 – 7pm. Registrations will be opening soon.
Find out more
 
MEDENTRY UCAT PREPARATION

Students interested in pursuing medicine and dentistry need to sit the UCAT test in July/August 2022. MedEntry is a government-accredited RTO specialising in UCAT preparation. MedEntry offers discounts of 40% for groups of two or more. For more information, please visit www.MedEntry.edu.au.
 
STUDYING IN THE USA

The Southport School is an accredited testing centre for the U.S. College Board and run the USA Pathways Program which allows students to take advantage of the College USA testing opportunities.  In addition to offering the SAT and ACT entrance tests plus Advanced Placement (AP) Exams for Year 12 students, their international accreditation also encompasses the PSAT which is a standardised test directed at both Year 10 and Year 11 students who have aspirations of completing Year 12 here in Australia before heading on to college in the USA via academic and/or athletic scholarship pathways.  Recommended timeline is as follows: 
  • YEAR 10:  First PSAT
  • YEAR 11:  Second PSAT
  • YEAR 12:  SAT (usually taken twice in Year 12)
The PSAT is being held on Saturday 23 April, 2022.  Test session will commence at 8:00am and conclude at approximately 12pm.  This is the first PSAT being offered in 2022.   There will be a second PSAT administration in October (date to be confirmed).  Under College Board regulations, students are only permitted to take the PSAT once per year.  Please email the Careers Centre for further information including enrolment procedure and payment.
 
OPPORTUNITY FOR YEAR 12 FEMALE STUDENTS TO OBTAIN A SCHOOL-BASED APPRENTICESHIP WITH ENERGY QLD

Energy Qld has apprenticeship opportunities for Yr 12 female students in the following trades:
Electrician – Communication Technician – Distribution Linesperson – Mechanical Trades (Diesel Fitting) – Underground Cable Jointer
 
Students must be turning 17 by February in the year after completing school. Work experience must be completed as the first part of the application process. Students completing placements by 27 May can be considered for the mid-year SbA intake, or the full time February 2023 intake. Please visit the Careers Centre for more in-depth information about this opportunity.
 
2022 SCHOOL-BASED TRAINEESHIPS

School-Based Traineeship opportunities are managed through the Careers Centre, and a number of excellent opportunities currently exist. Now is the perfect time for interested students to consider securing a position that provides paid employment, hands-on work experience and a certificate qualification upon completion. Offered to Year 10 - 11 students (Non-ATAR). Visit the Careers Centre for further information or click here to view current opportunities:
 

English

National School Writing Competition 2022 (and bonus Easter Egg)

 
Easter is just around the corner and so is this Write4Fun Competition. Enter the 2022 Schools Poetry and Short Story ‘National Treasures’ Writing Competition to be in the running to win some great prizes (including up to $1000 in a share of cash prizes, Rebel Sport vouchers, Nintendo Switch, Apple & JB Hi-Fi vouchers, Stationery Gift Packs and more). Students up to Year 12 can submit their best 16-line poem, or a short story under 500 words by Friday 30th April to be in the running! Poems and short stories entered into the competition will be considered for inclusion into the 2022 Write4fun anthology! 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize-winners will receive a complimentary copy of the book.

PLUS – for every entry, students will receive an Easter Egg! You will need to submit your entry via email or in-person to Mrs Nina Carroll to receive your Easter egg: ncarroll1@bne.catholic.edu.au

See the link below for more info.
https://www.write4fun.net/competitions/71

GOOD LUCK!!!
  
Nina Carroll
English Teacher

Humanities & Social Sciences

History


Year 8.4 History besiege a castle

This semester Year 8 have been studying the fascinating world of Medieval Europe in history. They have covered interesting topics including the Feudal System, life expectancy, key events, castles, weapons, sieges, and aspects of castle design in regards to attack and defence.

Class 8.4 also had the opportunity to use a siege weapon, albeit in a miniature form.  They used a miniature trebuchet to attack a miniature castle. This was not only engaging and interesting but helped them to understand how these weapons worked…and sometimes didn’t work!
 
Garrett Fitzgerald
Medieval Siege specialist, History and Religion Teacher

Science

Agricultural Science


Incursion Day
 
Covid-19 and the floods have really impacted our activities in Agricultural Science during Term 1, however, we did manage to spend a whole day on campus using both the lab and the College vineyard.
 
The 11AGS class engaged in some soil testing which then informed us on what soil treatments we should apply later in our gardens. Students performed calculations and then applied the organic treatments to each vine. They also explored the leaf diseases evident on the vines and devised a spray plan to control the downy mildew present. All the rain and high humidity have not been kind to our vines.
 
With that in mind, the students spent some time studying the impact on climate change on the wine industry. Erratic rainfall and increasing temperatures have made the industry very active in preparing for future changes.
 
Table grapes and a variety of wines were tested for sugar and acidity. This helps the class understand the relationships between photosynthesis, ripening and the fermentation process.
 
Throughout the day, the students moved between the vines and the laboratory. It was great to see them make the connection between science and its practical application. It was a very enjoyable day, breaking from the normal school routines, although I think the highlights were the Norco flavoured milk, BBQ and icy pole.
 
Chris Larkin
Agricultural Science Teacher

Library & Resource Centre

Makerspace

Over the last two weeks, students have been enjoying making painted Spin-Art bunnies and eggs to take home for Easter.  Salad spinners are ideal for demonstrating centrifugal force and what pretty patterns paints can make!  The pastel acrylics dried with a sparkly sheen which everyone loved.
 
Check out our Makerspace Padlet on the Moodle Library pages (you need to be logged in)
https://padlet.com/jessicalewis1/giabtziusp07  There are lots of effective activities to do at home.
 
Overdues

Thanks for getting those overdue books in!  I know that sometimes students ‘have’ to choose a book for class, but it’s easy enough to ask us to renew if they get an email from us.
 
Readers Cup

The Readers Cup is a trivia competition, based on 5 novels which have been chosen by Gold Coast librarians. Students pits their wits against around 12 other Gold Coast schools, trying to remember all the trivial details in the novels.   Teens seem to enjoy it!
We have two teams for 2022 -  the Year 7/8 (Year 7s only – Year 8s have Night of Living History that evening) and Year 9/10 categories.  The books are ready for loan and some have already been borrowed, but some of our participants are in isolation until next term! 
 
Premiers Reading Challenge

The Premiers Reading Challenge begins in mid-May and continues until Book Week in August.   Rather than being given books to read, Year 7-9 students may choose their own reading – novels, picture books, comic books, non-fiction, magazines, ebooks, newspapers – and keep a reading log.  To successfully complete the Challenge, students need to read 15 items in the 15 weeks.  It’s not as hard as you think and readers in the school may keep reading beyond the required 15 to push themselves harder – we have had 3 figure totals in the past!

Janet Cartlidge
Teacher Librarian

Sport 

AGCC Sport


We have one more week of trials in the first week of next term for teams to be selected.

After the trials on Thursday 21 April, students not selected in a team will be moved into sport here at school on a Thursday afternoon. While those who make an inter-school sport team will then travel on a Thursday afternoon to play against students from other schools.

The schools we play against are:
  • Aquinas College
  • Assisi Catholic College
  • Gold Coast Christian College
  • Kings Christian College – Pimpama campus
  • LORDS
  • St Joseph’s College

College Cross Country

 
The College competitive Cross Country is held in Week 2 Term 2 on Tuesday 26 April.

Those students wanting to run the competitive races in the morning to qualify for the District Cross Country must register to run via the link in the email Mr Balym sent them on the 23 March.
The distances of the competitive races are:
  • 12yr Boys & Girls – 3km
  • 13-15yr Boys – 4km
  • 13-Open Girls – 4km
  • 16-Open Boys – 6km
  • Upcoming District Trials
Information is available for the following Oceanic District Sport Trials:
  • 13-19yr Boys & Girls Surfing – nominations close Thursday 21st April
  • 13-15yr Boys & Girls Basketball – nominations close Friday 22nd April
Any student interested in trialling in those sports needs to see Mr Balym in his office to register and collect information.
 

South Coast School Sport Representatives


Congratulations to the following students on being selected in the South Coast team:
  • Lacey Pedlow – Rugby League
  • Kiara Wright – Rugby League

New Zealand Open Water Swimming Championships


Last weekend, Year 11 student Caitie Allred travelled to New Zealand to swim in cold Kiwi waters at the New Zealand Open Water Swimming Championships.

In an amazing result, Caitie finished 2nd in the 7.5km event – congratulations!

 

Queensland Rugby League Team


Congratulations to Year 12 student Lily-Rose Kolc on her selection in the Under 19 Womens Queensland Rubys Rugby League team that will compete in the Harvey Norman Women's National Championships.

The championships will take place from 9-12 June and will feature two state teams from both Queensland and New South Wales as well as one team each from Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory and Western Australia.

Players from the championships are often scouted by the NRLW teams and can be selected to play in the State of Origin games. Good luck Lily-Rose!
 

Future Football Star


Keep an eye out for the name Jackson Piaud (Year 7) on the football field in years to come as he could very well be playing football in the top European Leagues if he continues the trajectory he is currently on.

Back in 2018 (when he was just 8 years old) Jackson was identified as a special talent by coaches from Barcelona Academy that were here on the Gold Coast running camps. He was the only one offered two weeks in Barcelona training at their Academy. His parents took him over and it was amazing. At the end of the two weeks training the head of the Academy told Jackson’s parents that if they were to live in Barcelona, Jackson would be accepted into the Academy full-time. Amazing, considering players from all over the world try and get in there. However, it wasn’t the right fit for the whole family, so they returned to Australia.
 
On his return to Australia, Jackson remained at Palm Beach Football Club with his friends in the Sharks program. Then a coach from Gold Coast United saw him play, had him trial, and selected Jackson into their SAP program. This year he remains in their NPL program.
 
In October last year, Jackson was identified and offered a trial with the Football Queensland Academy (Metro). In early December he was offered a position in the Academy U/13 Boys Program for 2022, which he accepted. Good luck on your football journey Jackson!


SPIRIT POINTS


Each year students earn points for their house towards the spirit trophy. Points are earned for just about everything a student gets involved in around the College. Activities like: debating, MUNA, extra-curricular sport, drama festivals, music ensembles, choir and they even earn points for receiving Principal Awards.
 
Currently, the points table stands at:
  • 4th Place – Patanga 60
  • =2nd Place – Allambee & Bulimah 63
  • 1st Place – Katandra 80
Therefore, get out and involved in the activities around the College to gain points for your house.
 

Student Sporting Results


Any student who achieves outstanding results in any sporting field and wants to be acknowledged in the newsletter needs to make sure they let Mr Balym know about the results. This information can be emailed directly to Mr Balym: tbalym@marymount.qld.edu.au

Trent Balym
Sports Program Leader
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