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8 June Newsletter 2023 |
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Principal's MessageThe Feast of Corpus Christi  Feast of Corpus Christi, also called Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, festival of the Catholic Church in honour of the real presence of the body (corpus) of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist What does this mean for us?
Click here to view photos of Cedar Campus Corpus Christ Adoration The Relics of Saints Maroun, Charbel, Rafqa, Nehmetallah and Mary MacKillop will be brought to Melbourne and will visit our College on Thursday 17 August. All students and staff will participate in a prayer service on this special day.
Official Opening and Blessing of St Joseph Campus Stage 2 - This will take place on Thursday 14 September. We are very excited to have Mother Superior Nazha El Khoury visiting from Lebanon. Along with Mon. Joe Takchi, Mother Nazha will bless our new facilities and address the students. Parents will be invited to this special event – more details to come soon.
Cedar Campus  During the upcoming school holidays, we will be landscaped the fence line along Nicholson street to prepare for the addition of a play area for years Foundation to Year 2. Please see the little village cubbies we will be adding in the September school holidays to encourage play and exploration for the younger students https://www.castleandcubby.com.au/collections/themed-village-cubby-houses We will be spending just under $20,000 on this little village. The P & F will be fundraising to help cover these costs.
St Joseph Campus  The building works which commenced in January 2022, had a completion date for the new buildings and learning spaces estimated for the start of May 2023. The build has run behind schedule due to supplies. We are now hoping to have access to these new facilities by the next school holidays in preparation for term 3:
By the end of the school year, we should also have access to:
Click here for view photos of our St Joseph Campus Building Process Awards Evening Sponsors  Antonine College is searching for sponsors for our Awards Evening. If you are interested in sponsoring please complete this form and more information will be emailed to you https://bit.ly/AwardsSponsor23 - Ms Joanne Bacash Faith DevelopmentBlessed Mother Mary Prayer Service  During the month of May we acknowledge our Blessed Mother Mary. To conclude the month, our Foundation to Year 3 students participated in a prayer service followed by a flower procession. Students brought flowers to give Mary at our school grotto for her intercession and guidance.
- Ms Tanya Khattar Year 3 Holy Communion Commitment Mass  On Sunday 4 June our First Holy Communion students celebrated Commitment Mass with their parents at Our Lady of Lebanon Church.
- Sr Veronique Karam Year 9 and Year 11 Liturgy  On Sunday, the Church celebrated the Feast of the Holy Trinity. Thank you to Monsignor Joe and all students in Year 9 and Year 11 for their participation in Tuesday’s liturgy which continued the celebration of this Feast. - Ms Natalie Saliba Learning and WellbeingCedar Staff – Writing Moderation  On Monday, 29th May, the staff at Cedar Campus gathered in the staffroom with narrative samples written by each of the students at the campus. All students responded to the same narrative prompt – a photo of a teddy bear in front of a cloudy background – regardless of whether they were in Foundation or Year 6, and used it to inspire a story. Teachers then assessed these written stories against the standards of Victorian Curriculum, looking for elements such as grammar, story structure, and use of detail and vocabulary. It was a valuable exercise that allowed teachers to compare high- and low-achieving students in their own classes with students in grades above and below, to ensure we are marking students accurately on semester reports and to identify areas where we can better support our young writers.
- Ms Mori Milholland, Ms Janine Wanda and Ms Ria Coffey Year 1 and 3 Buddies  Our 1A and 3A students enjoyed catching up with their buddies in the atrium. Both year levels have been learning about the features of non-fiction texts, so this provided the perfect opportunity for the year 3 students to share their knowledge and expertise with their younger buddies. The students discussed features such as the contents page, glossary, headings, captions, and labelled diagrams. The buzz of learning was clearly evident. - Ms Janine Wanda Year 1 Excursion - Heritage Village  On Wednesday, the 31st of May, the year 1 students went to Bundoora Park, Heritage Village.
- Ms Janine Wanda
Year 2 making Chocolate Crackles  For writing this term, Year 2 have been focusing on writing and following procedural texts. We were very excited to use our new kitchen to make chocolate crackles. We had lots of fun following the recipe and preparing the mixture. The best part was tasting our delicious treat! - Mrs Maria Amaru Year 2 Yarra Valley Incursion  As part of our sustainability unit, Year 2 have been learning how to save water. We participated in an incursion at school by Yarra Valley Water. Rachele taught us how to protect our water, not be water wasters and about the water cycle. Students participated in a range of activities and discussed everyday strategies to help save water. - Mrs Maria Amaru Foundation - Year 2 Morning Tea  The F-2 morning tea was a huge success!
- Ms Janine Wanda Year 3 Cooking  In Year 3, we have the opportunity to explore our school garden this term! We harvested some healthy growing cabbage and ice burg lettuces for students to create their own salads. Students used different kitchen utensils to wash, cut and sort the ingredients and were able to enjoy their creation in the end. - Ms Danielle Velona, Ms Joelle Zakharia Year 6 Cooking  In Year 6 for Inquiry during Week 6, students made dough from scratch and used this to either make fresh zaatar or mini cheese pizzas. Students have been able to successfully identify all the nutrients we get from different ingredients and how we can be sustianed and full of enery by consuming full volume meals. - Ms Tanya Khattar Cedar Campus Library Update Scholastic Book Fair  Students at Cedar Campus were very excited to attend the Scholastic Book Fair held in the library from Tuesday 16 - Friday 19 May. Great value, high interests book packs were a big hit with students who had an eye for a bargain. Colourful posters were also very popular with the entire stock selling out. In total, $2234 in sales were made which entitles the College to $720 in commission which has been taken as new books from the fair for the Cedar Campus library. National Simultaneous Storytime  Held annually in May, National Simultaneous Storytime is an event held in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, and book shops across Australia and New Zealand. The book chose this year was The Speedy Sloth written by Rebecca Young and illustrated by Heath McKenzie. This book about Spike the sloth is an inspiring story that celebrates all winners - especially those that don’t come first.
Read More in May Challenge The Read More in May Challenge has now ended. Students have until the end of this week to submit their completed reading logs to be in for a chance to win one of eighteen book packs. That is one for each class. Winners will be announced in the next newsletter. - Mr Gavan Kelly Year 6 Netball  The Year 6 netball teams always played fairly and did their best this term at Inter-School Sports but unfortunately were outclassed by our neighbouring schools. Hopefully better luck next year. - Mrs Anna Stradiot-Gatto Antonine High Achievers  Students at Antonine College have the opportunity to complete extension work in areas that interest them. A number of students have recently completed Antonine High Achievers (AHA) certificates. This involved completing tasks related to an area of interest. Congratulations to the following students who completed the following certificates
- Mrs Stephanie Monds Year 7 Performances  Throughout term 2, Year 7 students have been devising whole class plays. They have developed characterisation through the voice and movement elements. On Tuesday each class performed in front of the entire Year 7 cohort. The plays were performed with great confidence and were an entertaining way to end the term. Well done to all involved. - Ms Indira Natoli Year 8 Dance Incursion  Students from Year 8 showcased their dance skills as they performed a routine from the musical ‘Mamma Mia.’ Students have been rehearsing and perfecting their routines during term 2 in their dance classes, working up to the filmed performance at ‘Vouge Dance Studios.’ Students highly enjoyed this experience, with great participation and lots of smiles! Please find attached student reflections about this experience: ‘The dance excursion was very fun and helped us get out of our comfort zone. The highlight of the excursion was when everyone dressed up in their costumes and performed the dance.’ - Andea Ishac 8B - Ms Kristina Gurmesevic Year 7 and 8 - Brunswick Police Bullying Presentation  The Brunswick Police Station visited the Year 7&8s to teach them about the online bullying and cyber-safety. Students learnt about the online world and how people can share information in seconds. Also, they became aware that the distribution of inappropriate content is a criminal offensive. This can affect future employment, education, and travel. Students learnt ways to report offensive and harassment online and were able to recognise the importance of being respectful and making smart choices online. - Ms Ayesha Guido Junior Girls AFL  Year 7 & 8 girls had their AFL tournament on the 30th of May. The girls went in with brave faces and played exceptionally well. The day consisted of a 3-game round robin in which 8 schools participated in. We are immensely proud of our team and look forward to seeing them excel further as a group! A special shout out to Evelyn for receiving the most umpire votes. Also, to Tasnem and Vanessa for showing a positive attitude throughout the entire day and never giving up. - Mikayla Sala Year 9 Outdoor Education - Rock Climbing  Year 9 Outdoor Education students completing their first rock climbing excursion for the year. Overcoming their fears and tackling the wall their strengths. Students also learnt about safety and Risk management strategies. - Mr Emile Fakhry Year 10 Dance This term, the Year 10 dance class have been working towards the production of a filmed dance performance. Students chose the theme, songs and costume ideas. The overall theme for this performance was ‘dance through the decades’. They learnt and performed three dances in varying styles from the 80s – 00s. On Monday the 29th of May, students went to a performance space to film their dances. Below is their hip-hop dance from the 1990s. - Ms Indira Natoli Year 10 Fit For Life  Year 10 Fit For Life students have recently been critiquing and analysing societies ability to provide an equitable opportunity for all to get active. Students have had the opportunity to experience first-hand how transversely abled individuals still have the opportunities to participate in a wide variety of sports. Thanks to Basketball Victoria, Antonine students were able to experience firsthand the challenges of wheelchair basketball, and how these challenges can be overcome. - Mr Jye Craggill Year 10 Outdoor Education - Rock Climbing Year 10 Outdoor Education class completing their second course of Rock Climbing. Students were able to build upon their previous knowledge and skills of climbing to tackle more advanced climbs and challenges. - Mr Emile Fakhry Year 10 Robotics Throughout this Semester, our class was given the opportunity to build and program multiple robots, and research about them in the modern-day world. My friend, Antonio, and I built an elephant that can do normal tasks, such as moving forwards and backwards, and moving its head up and down, so that it wraps its trunk around an object. We’ve also programmed it to make elephant sounds, so that it would act just like a real elephant. - Philip Fatoul Year 11 Biology - DNA Origami  In order to consolidate their knowledge of the structure of DNA the Year 11 Biology class created origami DNA strands, they were then able to visually see the double helix structure and also the Nitrogenous Base pairing. - Mrs Stephanie Monds VCE VM Literacy Excursion  On Thursday 25 May the VCE VM Literacy class caught a tram into the city to attend the Student Youth Network (SYN) Radio station in the RMIT building. Students learnt radio basics and then put together and recorded their own radio show, including the segments: favourite foods, pet peeves and dream cars. We walked through Queen Victoria Market, picked up some lunch and travelled by tram back to school. - Ms Ria Coffey Vocational Education and Training  Many of our students travel one afternoon a week to Northern College of the Arts in Preston and some students go to Parade College in Bundoora to complete a range of VET subjects including: Makeup, Automotive technology, Building & Construction Carpentry and Bricklaying, Plumbing, Engineering and Electrotechnology. If you would like to know more about VET subjects in VCE and VCEVM use this link or contact Ms Rovetto for more information. Click here to view examples of student’s projects in the various workshops. - Ms Josie Rovetto Teeth on Wheels  Maronite Teen Flames  The next event for the Maronite Teen Flames will be held this Saturday 10th of June at Our Lady of Lebanon Youth Centre between 2pm-4pm. The ‘Treat and Trivia’ session is aimed at journeying together through the teachings of the Bible in an interactive and engaging way, gaining a deeper understanding and appreciation for the wisdom being passed down. Join us for some pizza, Kahoots and great company with prizes to be won! Upcoming Dates:
6-8 June: Year 7-10 Semester One Exams 9 June: Pupil Free Day - No Classes (Staff Professional Learning) 12 June: King's Birthday Public Holiday 20 June: Music Soiree 22 June: Last Day of Term 2 St Joseph Campus 23 June: Last Day of Term 2 Cedar Campus 10 July: First Day of Term 3 Cedar Campus 11 July: First Day of Term 3 St Joseph Campus 20 July: Staff Professional Learning (Pupil Free Day) We are called to care for CREATION - 2023 College Theme |
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