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Bear Fruit ISSUE NO. 2

5 APRIL 2023

Catholic Regional College Sydenham respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the College is situated.

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Our Catholic Faith

Every Lent, God calls out, “return to me with all your heart” (Joel 2:12). Why? Because he is gracious and merciful…abounding in steadfast love” (2:13). And where best to experience this mercy than in the Sacrament of Reconciliation? As we prepare for Holy week, we pray, “Crucified Jesus, on Holy Thursday, at the Last Supper, you fell to your knees, wrapped an apron around yourself and washed the feet of your disciples. It was an act of service and unconditional love. On Good Friday you suffered and died for us. Your sacrifice and great act of love offered us forgiveness and hope. On Easter Saturday, your resurrection gives us hope in eternal life as well as for living each and every day knowing that you bare with us and that, no matter the situation, tomorrow brings the promise of a better day. On Easter Sunday, we celebrate your resurrection with great joy. You call us to live a life of joy and hope. On Pentecost, you send out your Holy Spirit and the gifts, the Holy Spirit offers: wisdom, understanding, counsel, knowledge, fortitude, piety and fear of the Lord. These gifts help us to live out your message of love and life. Gracious Lord, hear our prayer to draw nearer to You in the Lenten and Easter season. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen

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Principal’s Report

Dear Families, We are fast approaching the end of a very busy, but enjoyable first term at Catholic Regional College Sydenham. Sadly this week we received the news about the passing of Matia Leholat whom we prayed for as a College. Our thoughts and prayers are with Matia’s family as they struggle with the loss of this vibrant young man. We are also approaching the end the season of Lent, and we turn our thoughts to Easter, which is the pivotal part of our Catholic faith. For us as a Catholic Learning Community, Easter represents a time of both sorrow and hope with the death and resurrection of Jesus. Without Easter, without the Resurrection, we would face a future of darkness rather than the promise of eternal life. It is our faith in the resurrected Christ that helps us reconcile the loss of Matia, knowing that he has been reborn in the light of Christ, entering the Kingdom of Heaven. Easter is truly a time of celebration! We too are reborn with Christ on Easter morning and take a renewed spirit forward with us each day. I hope families have time to take part in the Easter ceremonies in their local Parish and enjoy some restful time together sharing joyful family moments over the Easter break. Brendan J Watson OAM – Principal

Matia Leholat 28/07/2005 - 03/04/2023

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Assistant Principal’s Report - Resilience and Wellbeing Operoo and Medical Information Update A reminder to families that the college has recently implemented the Operoo medical and excursion management system. This will be the college’ primary method to communicate excursion information for your children, along with providing and accessing up-to-date medical information and action plans. Families should have now received via email or SMS details to create an account and we ask families to do so as soon as possible. We understand families may already have an account for another child or another campus or school, however due the nature of the program and Sydenham operating as its own campus, the software requires a new account to be made for your child attending CRC Sydenham. Once accounts have been made, you are able to link another account/profile to make it easy to switch. For information on how to do this, please see this video. If you require further support please contact Shane Hart ([email protected]). As we continue to navigate through this year, it's essential to make sure that we have all the necessary and up-to-date medical information for your children.We understand that updating medical records can be a hassle, but it's essential to have current information on hand. It helps us to provide better care for your children, especially in case of emergency. Please take a moment to review and update your child's medical information. Ensure that we have accurate information about their allergies, medications, medical conditions, and emergency contacts. This is also includes providing the college with relevant medical plans or medication. Any changes to this information should be promptly communicated to us and updating via your Operoo online account. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our records up-to-date, which will ultimately benefit the health and well-being of your children.

Parking and Traffic Management Update Please see below an update from the Brimbank Proactive Police Unit (PPU) regarding parking and traffic management. Please note the College is unable to provide parking to students attending the college. To avoid fines from local authorities,

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we encourage students to avoid parking around residential areas along Pecks Road and to consider parking at Watergardens train station, which is a short 400m walk from the College. Most schools are experiencing parking and traffic issues at pick up and drop off times. Through Melton and Brimbank Police have been out checking on driver behaviour around schools and school crossings. It has become apparent that too many drivers are not obeying posted parking and speed signs. It is important to park legally to provide a safer environment for children. Double parking restricts the view of drivers and forces children onto the road and obstructs traffic. All school speed limits are clearly signposted. Remember the times and slow down around schools. If you’re unable to park legally close-by, please park a street or two away and walk to collect the children. It will also teach them about road safety. Some of the fines include: • Exceeding speed limit by 10km/h but less than 25km/h - $370 and 3 demerit points. • Stopped – Double Parked or parked on Nature Strip- $111 • Fail to stop and remain stationary at children’s crossing - $462 and 3 demerit points. • Use mobile phone while driving - $555 and 4 demerit points. Although the fines are significant the main focus of Police is the safety of the children and that of the crossing supervisors. Please remember to be patient around schools. This will provide a safer environment for the children.

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PPU Community Safety Updates Please see below some further updates regarding Community Safety from the Brimbank PPU.

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Assistant Principal’s Report - Learning and Teaching Interim Reports Please be advised that students and families will receive Interim Reports at the end of this term. These reports will provide students and parents with an indication of work habits and current level of performance in class. Included in these reports are recommendations with regard to Parent - Teacher interviews which are scheduled for the first week back in term 2.

Parent Teacher Interviews April 24 Face to face Parent Teacher Interviews will take place from 9:00am - 8:00pm on Monday April 24. Bookings will be open to parents on Tuesday April 4. Parents will be able to book these appointments using the platform (PTO). We encourage all parents to participate in these interviews along with students.

SEQTA Engage Summative and Formative Assessment Parents are reminded to check their child’s progress via SEQTA engage. All classes should have at least 2 formative assessments together with feedback. This is an opportunity to monitor such things as: • Completion of work • Areas of the curriculum that are understood as well as areas of the curriculum that require further development. • Parents and students are reminded that these formative assessments are used by teachers to make decisions about completion of VCE and VCE VM Learning Outcomes. • Summative assessments are used for scoring and ranking purposes as described below. SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT - Tasks and approximate due dates will be visible on students' assessment pages from the start of each semester. Summative Assessment scores will appear as a score and/or percentage. These tasks will also appear on end-ofsemester reports as a percentage. Summative assessment in Year 11 provides students, parents and teachers with an indication of a students suitability for scored assessment in Year 12. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - Students are expected to complete a minimum of 4 formative assessment tasks per semester. These tasks will appear on students' assessment pages as they are released by subject teachers throughout the semester. Feedback will be provided to students and parents via a range of methods including, written comments, rubrics, video and audio files. These tasks will not appear in end-of-semester reports.

Year 12 Exams and Assessment SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT- Tasks and approximate due dates will be visible on students' assessment pages from the start of each semester. Summative Assessment will be recorded as a numerical score. These tasks will also appear on end-of-semester 1 reports as a score. There is no report for Unit 3-4 subjects at the end of semester 2. Summative assessment in Unit 3-4 is used to provide evidence of a student’s level of achievement in a subject and is also used to rank student performance. Subject teachers report summative assessment scores to VCAA and these are used in conjunction with external assessment to construct a final study score. Summative assessment tasks are common across the subject and must be conducted in an equitable manner. Subject teachers will cross mark and moderate summative assessments. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - Students are expected to complete a minimum of 4 formative assessment tasks per semester. These tasks will appear on students' assessment pages as they are released by subject teachers throughout the semester. Feedback will be provided to students and parents via a range of methods including, written comments, rubrics, video and audio files. These tasks will not appear in end-of-semester reports. EXAMINATIONS - End-of-year examinations are conducted in October / November of each year. Examinations are set by VCAA for each Unit 3-4 study to assess a student’s: • level of academic performance under examination conditions; • ability to recall and apply theory, knowledge and understanding of the content area; • critical thinking and problem-solving skills; • communication skills; Unit 3-4 subjects have Trial Exams in the first week of term 4.

YEAR 11 Examinations

Unscored Assessment (UVP)

EXAMINATIONS - End-of-semester examinations are conducted in June and November of each year. Examinations are set for each Unit 1 and 2 study to assess a student’s:

Unscored students complete formative assessment tasks for an S or N result. They will not sit for any examinations throughout the year or at the end of the year. UVP students may be asked to undertake SACs in order to provide evidence of learning. Unscored students will receive an S or N result for all assessment tasks.

• level of academic performance under examination conditions; • ability to recall and apply theory, knowledge and understanding of the content area; • critical thinking and problem-solving skills; • communication skills; • ability to work alone and under time pressure/constraints.

Jamie Mason Assistant Principal Learning and Teaching

Examination scores are included in end-of-semester reports.

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Student of the Month March

Jennifer Williams (M2) - MacKillop

Olivia Giardina (T2) - Truganini

We are proud to acknowledge and recognise Jennifer Williams as the Student of the Month for MacKillop. Jennifer is an outstanding Year 11 student who has managed the transition to VCE with perseverance and courage. Her ongoing commitment to her studies has been equally matched by her self-lessness and compassionate nature. She is quick to support and assist her peers when they are in need, be it physically, emotional or socially. A trait which she displayed most notably during the Year 11 Retreat when she repeatedly came to the service of others, no matter what challenges they faced. These qualities make her a valuable member of the MacKillop Cluster and an exemplary role model for her peers. We can’t wait to see what her future may hold.

Student of the Month goes to Olivia for getting out of her comfort zone on the Year 11 Truganini retreat. Even though she was hesitant at first she gave it her all during the river sledding activity. Well done.

Dylan Horvat (B5) - Bradman The Bradman Cluster would like to recognise Dylan Horvat as Student of the Month for March. Dylan has had an impressive Term 1, as demonstrated through his commitment to his VCE studies. Dylan is a diligent and hardworking student who has received some impressive results thus far. Dylan always abides by the College’s Charter of Rights and Responsibilities, and is to be commended for his ability to manage the demands of Year 12. He is a friendly and cooperative member of Bradman 5 - well done Dylan!

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The annual CRC Sydenham Athletics Day was held on the 17th of March at Keilor Parks Athletics Track. It was a wonderful day where everyone had the opportunity to showcase their cluster pride and take part in some friendly inter-cluster competition. As a whole school event, it was amazing to see so many people actively participating, whether it was having a go at a sport, or dressing up in creative and colourful outfits representing their clusters. The weather was definitely in our favour, a beautiful sunny day perfect for spending the day outside competing in sports. There were a range of field and track events for students to take part in, as well as plenty of novelty events. At the end of the day, Truganini came out on top as the clear winner. The tally was as follows: 1) Truganini - 1382 points 2) Dunlop - 1357 points 3) Chang - 1325 points 4) Bradman - 1110 points 5) Winton - 1045 points 6) MacKillop - 975 points Thank you to all the staff and students who were involved in making sure the event ran smoothly and was an enjoyable experience for everyone. Angel Yesudas

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Ash Wednesday Philippines Appeal 2023 On Ash Wednesday 22 February, the staff and student leaders gathered at the College Green as a collective and participated in the Ash Wednesday liturgy. At this liturgy, the blessed ashes were distributed to the faithful. Staff and students also brought up to the Cross that was positioned at the centre of the College Green some non-perishable food to be donated to the Philippines this year. The Philippines Appeal is an annual tradition at the College. We particularly reach out to the people of the Philippines in solidarity with them as they fight to overcome poverty in many of the poor areas of their country. Many students and their families that make up our school community are Filipino or have strong ties with the Philippines. We respond to the needs of their families abroad. The Student Leaders then took a bowl of ashes, accompanied by their Tutor teachers and repeated the ceremony in Homegroups. At the respective ceremonies, after the ashes were distributed, students brought up their gifts of donation to the appeal. These gifts were taken to the Holy Spirit of Freedom Community Philippines Ministry who arrange for their transportation overseas and distribution to the needy. Thankyou to all students and staff that participated in the liturgy and responded to the Appeal. There is a letter of thanks to the College on behalf of Christina Santalucia, who represents HSOF. Thank you Vince Iannuzzi Director: Faith and Mission

Catholic Education Week St Patrick’s Day On the 17th of March, a group of 6 students attended the St Patrick's day mass that was held in St Patrick's Cathedral to celebrate ‘Catholic Education Week’. Every year, the Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools (MACS) calls all Catholic schools to celebrate Patrick's Feast Day in which a mass, led by Archbishop Peter Comensoli, was held and a festival is run to celebrate our Catholic faith. Along with Vince Iannuzzi, we students were selected to attend the beautiful mass and it was a great privilege to see so many young Catholics in one place. We all had a fantastic time there, met incredible people, and were blessed to attend the ceremony. Reuben Rock

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Dunlop Cluster Reflection

A few weeks ago, Dunlop year 11’s travelled to Mount Martha for our cluster retreat, and although the ride was long, as we got closer to our destination, the views were gorgeous. Once we arrived, and began to get settled in, we were shown where we were sleeping, and whilst some got cabins, others slept in old train carriages, which was an interesting and new experience to say the least. Finally, we were all ready to begin the first day. We had a few people from the group, ‘Purple soup’, come in to run a few different team building activities with us, including a maze game, which was difficult for some, but in the end, we had a great time learning and building our skills in teamwork, leadership and communication. We also went on a bush walk and admired the nature around us, this gave us time to chat and get to know our peers, allowing us to create new friendships and memories. In the evening we worked on our crosses and spent time playing with the sports equipment. Soon after, we all changed into our pyjamas and engaged in a few activities, including rosary making and discussions on how certain things connect us to God and the world around us. Once the activities concluded, we all headed back to our sleeping spots, where we had late night talks with our peers and got to know each other, more than we would have at school. Even with a few spiders crawling around, and some unknown noises in the distant forest, it was a calm and enjoyable evening. Once everything was settled and quiet, everyone went to sleep, awaiting the day that was ahead of us.

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At around 8 am, everyone woke up, fresh and ready for the activities and breakfast waiting for us in the common area of the camp. Once breakfast was had and we packed up our cabins, we had the pleasure of welcoming Father John Paul from a parish in Rosebud to hold a mass for us at the camp, and I’m sure many of us were grateful for that opportunity. After all the brain power we had used during the activities, we were greeted with a large amount of pizza, which relieved our empty stomachs, and topped off the retreat. With that, although the insects may have been a little annoying, the retreat was great, and definitely created lots of bonds and memories that won’t be forgotten. Thank you to all the staff and students that made it possible for Dunlop year 11’s to go on this retreat and make it a good time for everyone. Liora Acone Dunlop Sports Captain

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MacKillop Cluster Reflection

On Thursday the 9th, and Friday the 10th of March, year 11s in the MacKillop cluster were given the fantastic opportunity to attend a retreat at Rowallan Scout Camp in Riddells Creek. After a fairly short bus ride, we arrived at Mt Macedon, and although it was relatively cold, we all warmed up rather quickly once we got started on our hike. While the walk proved to be a bit of a challenge, it was lovely to walk amidst all the greenery, and worth it for the spectacular view that we got from the top. After a relaxing lunch, we reflected beneath the cross at the memorial, then headed back to the buses for the short drive to the camp. Once there, we set up and then had free time for most of the afternoon. After dinner, we went on a night walk through the bush for a lovely liturgy beneath the trees, then headed back for some reflection activities before bed. On Friday, we woke up for breakfast, then had another relaxing morning of free time in the beautiful nature surrounding the camp. We were fortunate to have guest speaker Michelle Newland give an incredible talk about her life. After an accident that should have left her incapable of practically everything except blinking, she never gave up and kept fighting to her best abilities, succeeding against all the odds. She talked about having faith and never giving up, and it was extremely inspirational and moving - there were even a few tears among the group. Her talk inspired us to appreciate our blessings and

rely on our faith to overcome the obstacles that appear in our lives. After a quick lunch, we packed everything up, and were all ready to get back on the buses and head back home. This retreat allowed us as new members of the community to better understand our Cluster and facilitate a sense of pride in who we are and what our values of Faith, Service and Responsibility mean to us. It proved to be an opportunity to reflect on how to better fulfil our roles as members of society and bear fruit, through our God-given talents and skills. We thank our incredible MacKillop coordinators and teachers for working hard to organise and supervise the retreat in order to ensure that we had the best time possible. Jennifer Williams and Angel Yesudas (M2)

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Chang Cluster Reflection

Winton Cluster Reflection

From Thursday 9th of March to Friday 10th of March, the year 11 chang cluster traveled to Healsville for their retreat. Everyone arrived at school bright and early, with some of us still half asleep, ready to get to our destination. It took us a while to get on the bus and get ready to start the drive, but once we did all the students and teachers were relieved.

We had a brilliant retreat experience at Gilwell over March 9/10.

To start off the retreat, we had a guest speaker come in named Michelle Newland who spoke to us about her incredible journey of survival recovering from a brain injury due to an asthma attack. She spoke about her challenges and achievements and how faith played a big part in her experience through this. By the end of it, the students and teachers felt inspired and touched. The owner of the camp came to talk to us and told us the ground rules to the camp, which then, Ryan stepped in and allocated us our rooms. We had time to settle into our rooms, set everything up and get to know our cabin mates. All the students and teachers gathered in the dining hall to have lunch or to eat the lunch that we brought on the trip. After that, we all gathered at our meeting point and started our activities. The students were all split into groups and we all participated in 6 activities throughout the course of the two days that we stayed there. These activities included, low ropes, canoeing, swimming, initiatives and archery. All the activities required us to try new things and it was a great opportunity to get to know everyone in Chang.

Year 11 Winton students completed many activities across both days of the retreat, which included; High Ropes, Flying Fox, Abseiling, Archery and low ropes. Evening activities included rosary bead creation, decorating, journaling with prayer and a fireside activity. We discussed our cluster patron; Tim Winton, and the work he has done in the literary field as well as his strong passion for the environment. At the beginning of the retreat, students were asked to challenge themselves and step outside of their comfort zones. Students pushed their boundaries when participating in activities they may have found challenging and had the confidence to meet new people. We hope that old friendships have been strengthened and new friendships have been formed! Thank you greatly to all the Year 11 Winton students who attended and had such a cooperative attitude and impeccable behaviour. Thank you to the wonderful teaching staff: Elena, Greg, Sanya, Markus, Andrew, Dorothy, Amy, Josie and Cat.

Once the first 3 activities were done on the first day, around 6pm we then gathered all back to the dining hall to have dinner. Which was, chicken noodle soup for the appetizer, lasagna, mash potatoes, and vegetables for the main course, and apple crumble and ice cream for dessert. Afterwards we could go back to our cabin to rest for a bit and around 8pm, each home group met up with each other and we then participated in night activities. These night activities were, rosary bead making, picture association with Gabby, and campfire talks with Ryan. By 11pm we were all tired and ready to go to sleep and recharge for the next day. Everyone woke up bright and early ready for breakfast the next day and ready for the next activities. For breakfast we could choose between different cereals and toast and spread options and everyone got to take their pick. Subsequently, the year 11 cluster captain Sophia Cabanos and sport captain Olivia Allen spoke about why Chang was chosen as a Cluster. The students could then have the opportunity to be creative and decorate their crosses for our graduation ceremony next year. After that, the students gathered back to the meeting point to be able to complete the last 3 activities. Later on once everyone was done with their activities, we then had sausages, bread and onions for lunch. It was a great two days and all the students and teacher learned so many new things. We were beyond amazed about how good this retreat was and everyone had a fantastic time. Sophia Cabanos Year 11 Chang Cluster Leader

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SACCSS Cricket Champions 2023

Our CRC Sydenham SACCSS Boys Cricket team won our college’s first ever cricket premiership competing in the SACCSS Grand Final, CRC Sydenham chased down St Monica’s Epping 6/109 runs attaining 2/112 after 19.3 overs. Zac Beniwal won best on ground from the umpires in the SACCSS Grand Final scoring 45 runs in the Grand Final as well as earning the SACCSS Grand Final Peer Award from St Monica’s coaches and players. Our Captain Oscar Hodgetts was also an amazing player in the series with both bat and ball. Josh and Antony are super proud of all of the boys who contributed over the 5 weeks and helped win our college’s first ever SACCSS Cricket Grand Final Premiership. Well done to Lachlan Cullen, Aaron Robson, Zachary Beniwal, Noah McCall, Oscar Hodgetts, Dylan Sorpresso, Xavier Buccheri, Jaidyn Arendtsz, Robbie Mantini, Austin Portelli, Max Bonello and Jake Duzel. Joshua Debono

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Humanities Reflection Geography Excursion to Toolangi State On Tuesday 21st March 2023 – the year 11 Geography students took their learning of hazards and disasters to the outdoors. We explored the magnificent forest ecosystems of the Victorian Central Highlands, and investigated the hydro-meteorological hazards and disasters that characterise the region. We visited sites with contrasting ecological functions and response to bushfire, and that are at varying stages of recovery from such disaster. We went to Toolangi State Forest, a messmite forest that had regenerated and not been touched by disaster since the 1930’s. We then ventured to Kinglake, the site of the devastating Black Saturday Bushfires in 2009. We Discussed human responses to the region’s bushfire hazards and disasters, including prediction of risk and vulnerability, planning protection and mitigation, recovery and reconstruction. The students then completed fieldwork activities to collect primary data for the unit’s SAC requirement. We thank Gould League for their expertise on the day! It was a really great opportunity for the students to learn in the outdoor environment. Laura Marsden 11 Geography Teacher

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Science Reflection Physics and Fun at Luna Park Year 12 Physics students attended the Luna Park physics day, designed solely for year 12 students. The program is designed by teachers to provide students practical examples of some of the concepts covered in ‘Motion in one and two dimensions’ and ‘How fast can things go?’ for Unit 3 of the VCE Physics Study Design. CRC students made our community proud! Everyone navigated public transport and arrived on time, presented well in their school uniform, and respectfully navigated some of the queues. Even more striking is how well our students stayed together and looked out for each other so no one was left alone or got lost. Data was collected for later calculations using worksheets for each ride, and students were able to gain some appreciation of the importance of physics when considering design of electromechanical equipment. In our final wrap up it was clear that people were able to have fun whilst collecting valuable data, and students commented how interesting they have found Physics. Further, some students noted that its worth considering Physics after year 10 and students can achieve a good result if they commit to undertaking the work. Darren Besanko VCE Physics and Science Learning Area Convenor

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Religious Education Reflection Religious Education Week Religious Education Week was organised by myself and Rebekah as a celebration of faith during Catholic Education Week. With the theme of “Forming lives of faith, hope, and love in the light of Christ”, we knew we had to create activities that would inspire and engage students throughout the college. On Tuesday, we kicked off the week with a thought-provoking homegroup reflection and an exciting lunchtime faith corner, where students had the chance to learn more about the Catholic Education Week theme and discuss what it meant to them. The fun and meaningful activities continued throughout the week, with Wednesday’s homegroup prayer writing and the biblical Kahoot at lunchtime, which had everyone on the edge of their seats with anticipation. Participants played the Kahoot to win three bakery vouchers, with Reuben Rock, the College’s Liturgy Captain taking home first place for his impressive biblical knowledge and lightning-fast reflexes. We also wanted to provide students with opportunities for quiet contemplation and meditation. So on Thursday, we held a peaceful mandala meditation session during lunchtime to help students unwind and reflect on the week’s theme. Overall, Religious Education Week was a huge success, and we couldn’t be prouder of everyone who participated. We truly believe that these activities provided students with meaningful opportunities to reflect on and engage with their faith, and we hope that they will continue to carry these experiences with them throughout their lives. Thank you to everyone who made this week possible, and here’s to many more exciting and uplifting celebrations of faith in the future! Taliah Sosa-Machado (T7) Religious Education Learning Area Captain

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Wellbeing

What is MINDFULNESS? Year 11 and 12 can be a time of change. It involves new subjects, social experiences, and for many, new responsibilities. These can trigger a range of emotions, from excitement to joy, to anxiety and worry. With the year being well and truly underway, you may be feeling many of these emotions as well as overwhelmed and finding yourself a little more stressed than usual. Managing your stress and practicing mindfulness can be a useful tool to have, not only for your school years, but throughout your life. Mindfulness is a powerful approach to managing what happens in your mind, as well as helping us to manage stress. Mindfulness can be described in many ways, but basically what it is, is paying attention to the ‘now’ moment without getting distracted or caught up with worry. Practicing mindfulness can help with • • • •

Lowering depression, stress and anxiety Improving your immune system function Improving your sleep Improving social and emotional connections

Mindfulness can help you to slow down and ground your attention to the present moment. If you are focusing on your breathing, what you are eating, doing regular exercise or just focusing on yourself, your attention is resting on something positive rather than stress related. Training your mind to manage stress takes practice. With practice it is possible to allow your brain to focus on positive things that allow us to be more relaxed and present, and take a step back from the worries and stressors of daily life. Here are some helpful tips to practicing mindfulness. Laura Pizzinga Welfare Liaison Officer

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Student Services Meet our Psychologist Team

Sharae Coughlan Senior Psychologist Available Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri

Jess Caddaye Psychologist Available Mon, Wed, Fri

We warmly welcome Provisional Psychologist, Sukh Sandhu, to the counselling team this year. Sukh will be joining us on Tuesdays and Thursdays across Term 1 and 2. We also wish college psychologist, Marija Depetro, all the best while on maternity leave.

Student Counselling Service The College provides a professional, confidential counselling service which is available to all students. Psychologists in schools apply their psychological and educational skills to support students to achieve academic success, psychological health, and social and emotional wellbeing. You can talk to a psychologist about all sorts of problems. They will take your concerns seriously. Difficult life situations affect all young people and can include: • • • • • •

stress, anxiety, and depression grief and loss bullying and social issues study and school stress self esteem and body image family, friendship, and relationship issues.

Seeing a psychologist is an opportunity to talk about problems, ask questions, and get a new perspective on things. It can be an opportunity for time out with a skilled listener to quietly think and talk about the things that are getting you down. Accessing Counselling You can self-refer by contacting the counselling service via the following methods: Direqt Message via Seqta, in person, or by filling in an appointment request form available at the door of the psychologists’ office. Parents and staff can refer students to the psychologist team, however the student must still provide informed consent to engage in counselling.

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Isabelle De Luca Psychologist Available Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri

Confidentiality Psychologists have an ethical and legal responsibility to protect your rights to confidentiality and privacy. However, there are occasions when psychologists are legally required to disclose information. This only occurs when: • the information provided by you during service provision suggests or indicates serious harm or risk of harm to you or to anyone else in the school or the community • required by law, for example, mandatory reporting provisions or court subpoena, or • you consent to the release of information The psychologist will ask you to sign a form that says that you have understood when they cannot keep information confidential. Your confidential psychology files will be securely stored in password protected electronic files. Only psychologists have access to these files. Communicating with Staff While students are free to self-refer to the psychologist team, the school has a duty of care to know both the whereabouts of a student at all times and to know that a student is accessing psychological services. School staff may be aware that you are attending an appointment with the psychologist. As members of staff, the college psychologists work collaboratively with teachers and Leadership staff in order to provide the best opportunity for students to develop and succeed at school. Other Supports If you need help with something but you don’t think the psychologist team is the right fit for your problem, there are other supports available. You can speak to your homegroup teacher, cluster coordinator, or a member of the wellbeing team. You can also contact a helpline or a reputable website for information and advice. You can call or web-chat with Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800 kidshelp.com.au) or Headspace (1800 650 890 eheadspace.org.au) or access resources on the Reach Out website (au.reachout.com)

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Parent Information Important Dates April

June

6E  aster Vigil Term 1 Ends

2-9 Year 11 Exams Begin

7-21 Term 1 School Holidays

8Y  ear 12 Trial English Language and Literature Exam

7 Good Friday

6 Year 12 Trial English Exam

8 Holy Saturday 9 Easter Sunday 10 Easter Monday 24 Parent, Teacher, Student Interviews 9:00am-4:00pm Term 2 Begins 25 Anzac Day 29 Academic Testing May 12 Custard Tart Bake Off 19 Endeavour Awards

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Community Engagement Tutoring Program Dear Parents and Students, The Tutoring Program is continuing this year, and we have endeavoured to expand it to include as many subjects as possible. The program has stemmed from the state government grant, which was gifted in order to address the skills issues experienced during the online learning periods. We encourage students, particularly those who are preparing for Unit 3 & 4 end-of-year exams, to attend as may sessions as they can, to support their studies and to achieve the best academic outcomes possible for themselves. The Tutoring Schedule can be found on SEQTA Notices, and is updated regularly to notify students of any changes. https://crcs.vic.edu.au/media/1469/tutoring-program-schedule-2023.pdf

The Breakfast Club The Breakfast Club has been running on Tuesdays at recess and Wednesdays 10:00 am – 10:30 am this year. Come along to PD 6 to enjoy a free breakfast to fuel your day.

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FAMILY TOURS WITH THE PRINCIPAL A tour of the College will provide a view of the incredible facilities we have on offer for every student every pathway.

Register for a tour: crcs.vic.edu.au Join Our Community Book A tour https://crcs.vic.edu.au/ join-our-community/book-a-tour/

Tuesday 9 May and Wednesday 14 June 10:30am

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Issue no. 2

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Mother's Day Dinner Thursday 11 May 2023 Time: 6:00pm arrival 3 course dinner Venue: Quatrefoils Restaurant 380 Sydenham Road, Sydenham 3037 Enter via Gate 10 on Pecks Road Cost: $35pp with a complimentary glass of bubbles for mum. $15 children’s menu available. RSVP to [email protected] by Monday 1 May. We are happy to cater for dietary requirements with advance notice.

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Issue no. 2

5 April 2023

Watergardens Station car park planning approvals consultation Make a submission to help shape the project The Victorian Government’s Car Parks for Commuters program is building new and upgraded parking at stations across the state.

Overview

Have your say

The proposed location is east of Watergardens Station.

To support this process, we’re seeking community feedback on the proposed car park layout.

We’re building a new car park at Watergardens Station, creating 485 new and upgraded car spaces for commuters. The project also includes new lighting, CCTV, more accessible car spaces and bike parking facilities to make it easier and safer to catch the train. The project is being delivered by the Level Crossing Removal Project and is funded by the Victorian Government’s Car Parks for Commuters Program and the Australian Government’s Urban Congestion Fund. The project will be complete in late 2024.

LXRP has specific provisions (Clause 52.03) within the Brimbank City Council Planning Scheme, which requires planning approval from the Minister for Planning.

All feedback received will be included in a public consultation summary report (excluding any personal information). This report will inform the Minister for Planning’s assessment of the project under Clause 52.03. Your feedback below may relate to any aspect of the Watergardens Station Car Park project, including design considerations, management or mitigation measures for any potential impacts, or any other matter relevant to the construction or operation of the project.

Next steps

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If you have any questions about these works, please contact the Car Parks for Commuters team on 1800 105 105 or visit carparks.vic.gov.au

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All feedback must be received by Monday 3 April 2023. More information about the planning approval process is enclosed with this form. You can also provide your feedback online, at engage.vic.gov.au/watergardens-station-carpark-planning-consultation

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Proposed design for new Watergardens Station car park

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Name (required)

Based on the proposed new car park solution, what are the top three things you would like us to consider when building the new commuter car park Watergardens Station?

Address (required)

Your ideas may relate to: – Safety – How important to you is safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians around your local area?

Email (required)

– Ease of getting around – How important to you is access to services and connections to public transport? – Design – How would you like the completed project to look and feel? Do you have any ideas for how the design could reflect the local area?

Phone number (required)

Address of the property/land you own/occupy (required)

What is your interest in the Watergardens Station Car Park project?

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Resident Business Owner Commuter (driver) Commuter (cyclist) Commuter (pedestrian) Other, please specify

If yes, please indicate which of the following applies to you:

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Consideration 1

Consideration 3

 No

 Owner non-occupier  Owner occupier  Tenant

– Construction impacts – Do you have interests or concerns regarding construction activities and management of local environment and heritage matters?

Consideration 2

Are you making this submission as an owner or occupier of land adjacent to the area of works? (please tick)

 Yes

– Provision for commuters – Are you a driver, cyclist or pedestrian? How do you use the area?

Do you have any other comments?

Will you be attaching a separate formal submission on the planning approvals process? Please note: In order to be included in the planning changes submission, any document you attach must contain the name of the individual or organisation the submission is on behalf of, as well as the address, contact number and project the submission relates to.

 Yes

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 No

How to provide feedback: – Provide your response online via engage.vic.gov.au/watergardens-station-carpark-planning-consultation – Mail it to: Level Crossing Removal Project, Metropolitan Roads Program Alliance PO Box 287, Richmond, Victoria 3121 – Email it to [email protected] All feedback must be received by Monday 3 April 2023. For more information on the project and Clause 52.03, visit engage.vic.gov.au/ watergardens-station-car-park-planningconsultation

Privacy collection notice

The Level Crossing Removal Project may collect your personal information such as your name, business name, contact details and trading hours, through this form for the purposes of engaging and updating you on the Watergardens Station Car Park project. We will not disclose your personal or business information without your consent, except where required to do so by law. If you do not wish to provide your personal or business information, we will not be able to engage with you and keep you updated on the project. You may contact us to request access to your personal information, or for other reasons regarding the privacy of your personal information, at [email protected] For further information on how your personal information is handled, please go to levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/about/governance/privacy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Planning approvals for Car Parks for Commuters projects, delivered by the Level Crossing Removal Project What is Clause 52.03?

In January 2020, the Minister for Planning approved the introduction of a new particular provision – Clause 52.03 (‘Level Crossing Removal Project’) – to the Victorian Planning Provisions and all planning schemes across Victoria. Planning approvals for projects delivered by the Level Crossing Removal Project will proceed under this new provision.

How does this apply to new station car parks?

Clause 52.03 applies to any major transport project delivered by the Level Crossing Removal Project.

Why has Clause 52.03 been introduced?

Clause 52.03 removes the need for separate Planning Scheme Amendments or planning permits for each Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) project in the future. Clause 52.03 provides a consistent planning approach and supports the efficient delivery of the Victorian Government’s commitment to remove 110 of the most dangerous and congested level crossings and other key transport projects LXRP delivers.

What does this mean for the planning approvals process?

LXRP is no longer required to request a Planning Scheme Amendment for projects and an Incorporated Document will no longer be prepared. However, LXRP is required to address similar matters to those ordinarily covered by an Incorporated Document. For example, before starting work LXRP will need to prepare: – a consultation summary report explaining LXRP’s consultation approach and how feedback was considered – an Environmental Management Framework (EMF) – a plan showing the boundary of the area where works will occur.

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What consultation is required?

Clause 52.03 requires LXRP to consult with communities and Councils. All feedback received by LXRP during the planning consultation process will be included in a consultation summary report submitted to the Minister for Planning. Councils will also have input into the Environmental Management Framework, which is required as part of the new provision.

What are the requirements for managing native vegetation? Clause 52.03 requires native vegetation removed, destroyed or lopped for a project to be reported and offset in accordance with the Guidelines for removal, destruction or lopping of native vegetation (Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, December 2017) consistent with usual requirements of the planning scheme.

What are the requirements for heritage? Clause 52.03 requires that where construction of a project in a Heritage Overlay would normally require a planning permit, a heritage impact report, site photographs and site plans and elevations must be prepared to the satisfaction of the Minister for Planning.

Is an Environmental Management Framework required?

Yes. Clause 52.03 retains appropriate requirements for the management of potential environmental, amenity and other impacts of project construction. LXRP will be required to prepare an EMF in consultation with local councils that includes an overarching framework of measures to reduce and manage environmental and amenity effects during construction of a project.

Where can I find more information?

For further information in relation to Clause 52.03 visit the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website at planning.vic.gov.au/schemesand-amendments/browse-amendments

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