Principal s Desk. Calendar Dates IMPORTANT NOTICE. 10th September 2010 Term 3 Week 8

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The Good Samaritan BEDE POLDING COLLEGE Email address: BedePolding@parra.catholic.edu.

au Phone: 4577 6455 Fax: 4577 4538 10th September 2010 Term 3 Week 8 Calendar Dates 6-13 Sept Yr 11 Exams 14-17 Sept Yr 10 Exams 14 Sept Staff Meeting (9:30 start) 21 Sept Yr 12 Farewell

Graduate Diploma of Counselling Graduate Diploma of Counselling (Drug & Alcohol) Master of Counselling (Child & Adolescent) All courses are held at The Australian Catholic University

au To register lease email admin@institutecounsellng.org.

College and their HSC exams. I would like to ask you to keep them in your prayers over the coming weeks.

1 The Good Samaritan BEDE POLDING COLLEGE address: Website address: Phone: Fax: th September 2010 Term 3 Week 8 Calendar Dates 6-13 Sept Yr 11 Exams Sept Yr 10 Exams 14 Sept Staff Meeting (9:30 start) 21 Sept Yr 12 Farewell Assembly & Graduation Mass 24 Sept Term 3 ends IMPORTANT NOTICE ALL STUDENTS ARE TO RETURN TO SCHOOL IN TERM 4 IN FULL SUMMER UNIFORM The Institute of Counselling Counselling Courses 2011 Graduate Diploma of Counselling Graduate Diploma of Counselling (Drug & Alcohol) Master of Counselling (Child & Adolescent) All courses are held at The Australian Catholic University Strathfield Campus Higher Education Accredited - fee help available. Information Evening: Wednesday 22nd September 2010 at 6pm Please visit our website at To register lease admin@institutecounsellng.org.au or phone: Principal s Desk Parents/Guardians, As we approach the end of Term 3 we are conscious that our Year 12 students are also approaching their last days here at the College and their HSC exams. I would like to ask you to keep them in your prayers over the coming weeks. On a completely different note you would be aware that we have very clear expectations about students being at the College on time every morning. In this regard we are the same as all employers. Our attendance system records the names of all students that are late and after three occasions in one term the student is required to attend a Tuesday afternoon detention. We are very disappointed at the moment with the number of students who are regularly coming to school late. If your son/daughter has had to complete a detention for this reason your support in encouraging them to be here on time would be very much appreciated. God Bless Kevin Jones Page 1

2 College Leadership Teams ~ Executive ~ Principal Mr Kevin Jones Assistant Principals Mr Rodney Howard / Mr Harry Fernandez Religious Education Coordinator Mr Jim Gooley / Assistant: Mrs Mary McGuiness Business Manager Mr Paul Cruise Administration Coordinator Mrs Anita Meehan ~ Curriculum Forum & Assistants ~ Creative Arts Ms Margarete Formanek / Assistant: Miss Carol Muscat English Mrs Barbara Stanners / Assistant: Mr Patrick Loughlin Human Society & Its Environment Mr Paul Sykes / Assistant: Mr Brett Windon LOTE Mrs Felicity Mgaza LTST Mrs Jeanette Lans Mathematics Mr M McCarney / Assistant: Mr Mal Hegarty PDHPE Ms Megan Bertenshaw Post Compulsory & Careers Mr Brett Collimore Science Mrs Jenelle Gavin Special Education Mrs Jan Trefoni Sports Coordinator Mr Dean Bertenshaw Technology & Applied Studies Mr Edward Gruppetta / Mrs Lisa Cummins Year Coordinators Years 7 Mr Stephen Godfrey Year 8 Mr Vince Le Breton Year 9 Mr Marc Sluiter Year 10 Mrs Melinda Bowd Senior Coordinator Ms Jenny Woods Assistant: Miss Belinda Pickert Student Counsellor Mrs Sally Wardley Librarian Mrs Kerrie Brownscombe Australian Schools Science Competition 2010 One hundred and seventy five students from Years 7 to 12 took part in the 2010 Science Competition. This year students from Australia and 20 other countries worldwide participated. The results once again were very pleasing. From these we gain useful feedback which can be used to identify potential strengths and challenges from individual students. All students who took part will receive a Certificate of Participation or a higher award. Students from BPC were awarded 4 Certificates of Distinction and 43 Certificates of Credit. Awards are given as follows: High Distinction: Distinction: Credit: Top 1% of participants Top 10% of participants Top 30% of participants The following students deserve our congratulations for such fine results for the largest Science Competition in the world. YEAR 7 Credits: Lauren Brouwer; Robert Byers; Gabrielle Hoffler; Hamish Lamond YEAR 8 Distinctions: Jamon Windeyer Credits: Eduardo Concepcion; Rhiannon Gambell; Sam Greenaway; Emily Myers; Stephanie Quattromani; Paul Zaghloul YEAR 9 Distinctions: Joshua Simpson Credits: Nicholas Axiak; Louise Azzopardi; Amanda Cauchi; Michael Crudgington; Jessica Lai; Brayden Rodrigues; Jesse Wilson; Michael Zahra YEAR 10 Distinctions: Thomas Galea; Ellenor Hoffler Credits: Ayesha Anderson; Gabriella Asciak; Domenic Basso; Jason Corcoran; Thomas Daley; Jarrid Fyfe; Elese Gallen; Janice Gribaudo; Brooke Hile; Kaylie Irving; Alexander Lynskey; Bradley Vos; Cameron Vos; YEAR 11 Credits: Gareth Budd; Robert Duff; Leah Eggleton; Michael-Jon Filios; Sarah Marokakis; Mitchell Price; Alex Trenear YEAR 12 Credits: Daniel Bowring; Alana Kelly; Jonathan Teperski; Peter Tilden; Shanice Vella Page 2

3 Canteen Roster & News Week 9 Monday 13th September L Blume, A Asciak, J McCartney, J Lee Tuesday 14th September J Liso, L Edwards (HELP NEEDED) Wednesday 15th September K Saliba, V Vella (HELP NEEDED) Thursday 16th September S Azzopardi, I Morris, L Mitchell Friday 17th September K Saliba, V Vella, N Brown Week 10 Monday 20th September S Cauchi, L Azzopardi, N Sullivan Tuesday 21st September J Houston, G McCarthy (HELP NEEDED) Wednesday 22nd September T Winters, J Bourke, S Cohen Thursday 23rd September L Donlan, M Waterhouse, K Milgate Friday 24th September S Makkonen, M Kaun (HELP NEEDED) Canteen News As the term is coming to an end good idea to order lunches so you won t miss out. Canteen helpers are needed for Term 4 if you can spare a day it would be greatly appreciated. You can call Natalie on At the end of this term Nacho s will be off the menu till next winter. New summer menu (see page 4) Natalie Jones (Canteen Manager) Page 3

Senior Girls Soccer It was a long journey and early start for the senior girls soccer team on a Tuesday morning, but this was nothing in comparison to the game that was ahead.

4 Senior Girls Soccer It was a long journey and early start for the senior girls soccer team on a Tuesday morning, but this was nothing in comparison to the game that was ahead. The game took the team and supporters down to Sutherland which was quite the journey, but quite the laugh with compliments to Miss Bertenshaw, Mr Hegarty and Mr Bertenshaw who drove the buses. The team s past successful performances in the competition had led the girls to this final game where they were looking forward to a win against St John s Nowra. The opposition team brought forward a tough competition but this did not stop the girl s team spirit throughout the game. Both halves were played with elite tactic and skill and all girls are to be congratulated on such performance. These girls showed such passion in their game and also a special mention to Tayla Kafoa (B8) who stopped numerous goals from the opposition. The field atmosphere was tense but the girls continued to push through but were beaten by St John s in a hard fought game. Bede Polding showed such school spirit throughout the game and demonstrated their sporting strengths. Although a tough game and a loss for Bede Polding, the game was well played by all. Congratulations girls on making it so far and a special thanks to the Senior boys soccer team for such support throughout the game. The senior girls team consisted of Sabina Brown (B5), Miranda Brown (D9), Kristy Buttigieg (B8), Jade Casey (B2), Krystie Grubba (B5), Tayla Kafoa (B8), Alana Kelly (B3), Nicola Claravell (D11), Lorelle Claravell (b6), Stacey Muscat (B9), Lauren Palczewski (B13), Emily Pauna (B1), Bernadette Putland (B12), Naomi Stalenbrug (B8), Gemma Thompson (B1) and Tegan Van Rijn (B4) Madeline Caleo (11B7) Netball Gala Day Report NSWCCC On Wednesday 18th August Bede Polding College sent the junior, intermediate and senior netball teams to compete in the championship division at the NSWCCC tournament held at Jamison Park at Penrith. All three teams were strong in a very tight competition. The junior team finished in the middle at the pool, with the stand out players being Lauren Russell and Lillian Marokakis. The intermediate team had a few close games and showed an outstanding performance against Bonnyrigg The combination of Breanna Kenny, Brooke Sullivan and Caitlyn Tuckerman was a great asset to the team. The senior team had a strong squad of girls who all played well throughout the competition. They showed that they were the team to look out for only losing one game all day. This placed them in the top 4 of the state. Consistent performance was shown in all games by Sarah Heslop, Sarah Marokakis and Kaitlyn Griffin. Rachel Larnach, Ashleigh Zarlenga & Hayden Cole Page 4

5 PDSSSC Athletics Carnival Friday the 20th August saw BPC take students to the PDSSSC Carnival at Blacktown Olympic park where the many competitors displayed a variety of talents and performance. There were just over 1000 athletes from 22 schools from the Parramatta Diocese all competing in the wide range of track and field events. Throughout the day we had many entrants from our college competing in the variety of events and all giving their best. Our school obtained some successful results. There were brilliant individual efforts including 1st, 2nd and 3rd place achievements. These students include Hayden Cole 1st 100m, Brendan Sweeney 1st High Jump & John McMahon 1st Javelin. A special mention to the following students who were successful in various events, achieving numerous placings: Lauren Russell 1st Long Jump, 2nd 200m, 2nd High Jump, 3rd 100m; Hayden Martin 1st 200m, 2nd 100m & Dale McKay 1st Javelin, 2nd Discus. Thank you to our school staff members who worked to ensure all competitors were ready and to all students who showed school spirit and complete support. A big congratulations to all athletes who sported tremendous ability and strong performance. Well done. Madeline Caleo (11B7) Results: Hayden Cole 1st 100m, Hayden Martin 1st 200m, Brendan Sweeney 1st High Jump, Dale McKay 1st Javelin, John McMahon 1st Javelin, Lauren Russell 1st Long Jump, Tim Turner 1st Shot Put. Page 5

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7 Public Speaking On Thursday 19th August Rhiannon Kenyon from Year 8 participated in the Regional Final of the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Competition. This competition has students, who were picked from their respective zones, competing from all over Sydney. Rhiannon s prepared speech was based on the concept of fear. She presented a five minute speech, with minimal reference to her palm cards. She was the last speaker on the day out of 15 speakers. Her impromptu speech was based on the topic Playing the Game. She had two minutes to prepare a two to three minute speech. Unfortunately, Rhiannon did not proceed to the State Final, however she presented herself immaculately and her speaking skills were outstanding. Below, is the transcript of her speech. Barophobia the fear of gravity / Gynophobia the fear of women / Dendrophobia the fear of trees/ Hypengyophobia the fear of responsibility and Scoptophobia the fear of being seen All of these are, you guessed it, phobias. These are more commonly known as fears, dreads or anxieties. Maybe it s because I like bright colours, or even because bad things are associated with it such as crime and bad dreams. Perhaps it s my absolute dread of ghosts which provokes my phobia. But, you know what? I take comfort from the fact that everybody fears something and that I m not alone. Some of the most common fears are the fears of snakes and spiders; Arachnophobia and Ophidiophobia. Many people think that these fears cannot be avoided or that we are born with them. However, according to some recent research, this may not be the case. In 2008 a research team at the University of Queensland conducted an experiment entitled attenuation vs fear. During this study a group of volunteers were exposed to photos of snakes and spiders along with some other dangerous objects and animals. Half of these volunteers were random members of the public whilst the other half were experts who worked with snakes and spiders regularly. All of the volunteers paid more attention to the snakes and spiders, but none of those who worked with the animals showed fear. The conclusion made by this study was that while we may have been predisposed to pay attention to these animals we may not necessarily have been born to fear these creatures; this may have been a learnt habit. Yes, there are some fears which are not very easy to get over however, these fears may yet come from ignorance, the less you know about something, the more you fear. So ladies and gentlemen, if fears and phobias are indeed a learned habit, is it true to say that racism is built upon the fear that we learn from others? If we all knew more about each other would our society be one free of racism? Racial vilification is a very current problem in society today, it is shown while playing sport, in the work place and even in schools. A recent example of racial vilification is that of Tamana Tahu, an indigenous Australian rugby league player. Yes, we have all heard about the racial vilification issue between Andrew Johns and Tamana. Andrew Johns made this comment while being interviewed by ABC; Like many people, I have got a lot to learn. Again, does this suggest that racism stems from ignorance, and the fear we learn from others? From the time that the Europeans settled in Australia racism has been apparent. Both races did not completely understand one another and each took their own precautions. Governor Bourke declared the land we live on now terra nullius - in 1835 meaning land belonging to no one - because he saw the Aboriginals as uncivilised, needing help and unable to look after the land. Little did he know that these people had a very efficient way to life. These misunderstandings led to events such as the taking of Bennelong and the stolen generations as well as the killing of stockmen and various battles between the two races. These events, clearly, lead from the one problem: ignorance. If these two groups of people took the time to know each other would these horrible events have occurred? Maybe, but certainly not in as big a scale. Thalassophobia the fear of the sea / Verminophobia the fear of germs And Zoophobia the fear of animals And so I leave you with this thought: many fears come from ignorance and are learned from others. If we knew more about our phobia, would it disappear? Thank you. Page 7

8 Star Spot These are the stars of this week. Congratulations to: Nathan Haddad (9D13) who played in the Marconi U14 s Premier Youth Soccer team and won their Grand Final. Elese Gallen (10S3) represented NSW at the National Cross Country in Queensland. She came in fifth improving one position since last year and ran the whole race with one shoe after the other one got stuck in the mud. Well done Elise! Robert Duff (10S8) who made the NSWCCC Rugby Union Team. Scott Heaney (12B12) was earmarked as an emerging cricket talent in receiving a Basil Sellers Scholarship from Mr Sellers & former Australian skipper Steve Waugh. Well done - to these students Macquarie Towns Arts Society Inc. School Holiday Art & Craft Workshops Boys & girls 5-15 years $12 All Equipment Supplied (10am 12noon/1pm-1:30pm) September: Mon 27 Treasure Boxes, Jewellery Tues 28 Draw Dragons & Fairies Wed 29 Make masks, paper mache sculpture Thurs 30 Origami, watercolours October: Fri 1 Make jigsaw puzzles Tues 5 Pottery, Pastel drawing Wed 6 Cartooning, painting Thurs 7 beading, pottery Fri 8 Pencil drawing At: Richmond Art Supplies, Shop 10, Magnolia Mall, Richmond (near NRMA). Enquiries & bookings: (bookings essential). WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: A weekend for married couples. Take time out of your busy schedule, to invest in your most precious asset... Your Marriage! This is a unique opportunity to recharge your relationship batteries, refocus on each other. Weekend dates: October. Winbourne - Edmund Rice Retreat Centre, Mulgoa, (nr. Penrith) NSW For bookings/details contact: Information: website Page 8

9 WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE 2010 POLDING WALK Polding Walk Platinum Sponsors Hawkesbury Plumbing Pty Ltd PO Box 824 Windsor NSW Hawkesbury Valley Bus Service 171 Old Stock Route Road Oakville NSW Norman s Scrap Metals 34 Peachtree Road Penrith NSW Storm International Pty Ltd PO Box 648 Fairfield NSW Polding Walk Gold Sponsors Advantage Tennis Academy Windsor Street Richmond NSW A View Turf PO Box 7353 Wilberforce NSW Award Turf Supplies 448 Freemans Reach Road Freemans Reach NSW Billy s Bistro Cnr Windsor & Boundary Roads Vineyard NSW Brentair Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 37 Shearwater Crescent Yarramundi NSW Champagne Duo Cleaning Services 6 Avon Place Windsor Downs NSW Focused Lifestyle Planning Pty Ltd 303 George Street Windsor NSW Pace Excavations & Road Haulage Pty PO Box 7159 Wilberforce NSW Ltd Powe s Mushrooms 621 Old Pitt Town Road Oakville NSW Premi Air Hire PO Box 5574 South Windsor NSW Ridgecom Installations 5/49 Bettington Road Oatlands NSW Polding Walk Silver Sponsors Active Automatic Transmissions Unit 3/10 Forge Street Blacktown NSW Angel s Florist 483 George Street Windsor NSW Arturo s Pizza and Pasta Shop 2 6 Colonial Drive Bligh Park NSW A.S.S Fencing 11 Rowood Road Prospect NSW A Step Ahead 21 Tern Place Yarramundi NSW B & P Holz Plumbing & Gas PO Box 7335 Wilberforce NSW Bligh Park Butchery Shop 6 Colonial Drive Bligh Park NSW Blue Star DM Building B 350 Parramatta Road Homebush NSW Buttsworth Industrial Supplies 9 Walker Street Windsor NSW Dave Ashworth & Co Spraypainting 17 McNaughton Street Penrith NSW Domino s Pizza 2/31 Brabyn Street Windsor NSW Freestyle Signs 8 Tallow Wood Close Wilberforce NSW Hawkesbury Video & TV Service Shop Bosworth Street Richmond NSW Keyman Financial Services 9 Morstone Place Windsor Downs NSW Lawrence Callus Painting Services 37 Stannix Park Road Wilberforce NSW Page 9

10 2010 Polding Walk National Locksmiths PO Box 457 Emu Plains NSW North Richmond Smash Repair Centre 37 William Street North Richmond Polo Property Maintenance 12 Turpentine Grove Kurrajong NSW Reo Zone Pty Ltd Sinclair Unit 1 45 Leland Street Penrith NSW The Lobby Studio PO Box 229 Winston Hills NSW Winston Express Haulage Pty Ltd 2 Stony Creek Road Shanes Park NSW Polding Walk Bronze Sponsors Accomplish PT PO Box 7300 Wilberforce NSW All Clear Pool & Spa Supplies 2/52 Mileham Street Windsor NSW Auto Pro 5 Groves Avenue McGraths Hill NSW Bendigo Bank Shops 7 & 8, 36 Riverview Street North Richmond NSW Big Tony s 501 George Street South Windsor NSW Brenkier Enterprises Pty Ltd 581 Londonderry Road Londonderry NSW Chutney Cafe 271 Richmond Street Richmond NSW Crestbrook Mountain Springs Pty Ltd 125 Hillcrest Road Yarramundi NSW DJB Tanks & Drainage Contractors 30 Alexander Street Bligh Park NSW Elite Paving 33 Neilson Crescent Bligh Park NSW Finns 443 Sackville Road Sackville NSW Glossodia s Country Fresh Meats Glossodia Village Shopping Centre Glossodia NSW Golden Valley Drive Glossodia Liquor Mart Shop 1 Golden Valley Drive Glossodia NSW Glossodia Mechanical Repairs 450 Creek Ridge Road Glossodia NSW Greener Lawn Supplies Pty Ltd 395 Freemans Reach Road Freemans Reach NSW Hair About Shop 3, New Town Arcade Windsor South NSW George Street Hands of the Earth 105 George Street Windsor Mall NSW Hawkesbury Gazette 291 Windsor Street Richmond NSW Hills Rug Gallery Shop 7A 272 Windsor Road McGrath s Hill Indy 800 Kart Track 446 Wilberforce Road Wilberforce NSW KRE Metal And More 16 Walker Street South Windsor NSW Kastell Kitchens 14/7 Salisbury Road Castle Hill NSW Leisure Xpress.com.au PO Box 5824 South Windsor LM Style Hairdresser 115 George Street Windsor NSW Page 10

11 2010 Polding Walk McGraths Hill Florist 3A/211 Windsor Road McGraths Hill NSW Macquarie Towns Property 10/16 Grades Avenue McGraths Hill NSW Macquarie Towns Refrigeration PO Box 6062 South Windsor NSW Manago Tiles 9/16 Groves Avenue Mulgrave NSW Mode IT Solutions Pty Ltd PO Box 494 Windsor NSW M.T. Sharp s Quality Meats Shop 3 Eldon Street Pitt Town NSW Pep s Auto Spares Cnr Macquarie & Brabyn Streets Windsor NSW Printers of Richmond 187 Windsor Street Richmond NSW Rainbow Room 175 Gibbes Street Chatswood NSW Ray White Windsor 163 George Street Windsor NSW Smart Arts by Design Suite 15 Orange Grove Mall Richmond NSW Smik Surf Shop 13 Lachlan Court Windsor NSW George Street STC Electrical Services Pty Ltd PO Box 7300 Wilberforce NSW Subway Shop 1A Home Central McGraths Hill NSW Windsor Road Studio 206 George Street Windsor NSW Tobacco Station Windsor Shop George Street Windsor NSW True Blue Trailers 8 PJ Moodie Drive Raglan NSW Trye Plus 124 Ham Street Windsor NSW United Freemans Reach Creek Ridge Road Freemans Reach NSW Vault George Street Windsor NSW Wattle U Bee 729 George Street Windsor NSW Windsor Home Store 195 George Street Windsor NSW Windsor Ice Cream Cafe 2/89 George Street Windsor NSW Windsor Machining & Maintenance Unit 3 12 Walker Street Windsor South NSW Zag Automotive Pty Ltd 5-6 1/36 Cnr Vallance & Links Rd St Marys NSW Page 11

12 9A Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday DTS 12 ATD 11 ATD Exams ASSESSMENT TASK CALENDAR 13 Sep 14 Sep 15 Sep 16 Sep 17 Sep EEC P2 both classes 10 ATD Exams Exams Exams Exams 9 ATD Assessment Free Assessment Free Assessment Free Music 1 (in class) 8 ATD Religious Educa- on (during the week) 7 ATD 10B Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 20 Sep 21 Sep 22 Sep 23 Sep 24 Sep DTS 12 ATD 11 ATD Construc on English Ext 1 Music 1 (in class) Drama M History Music 1 (in class) IPT PVD IT Timber Visual Arts 10 ATD Drama Agriculture Drama Food Tech IT Metal IT Timber Music IT Mul media IST Tex le Technology 9 ATD Religious Educa- on Visual Arts 8 ATD 7 ATD 1A Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 12 DTS ATD Staff Development Day 11 Oct 12 Oct 13 Oct 14 Oct 15 Oct 11 ATD Assessment Free Assessment Free Assessment Free Assessment Free HSC HSC 10 ATD Informa on & So ware Technology Agriculture IT Mul media PDM Visual Arts IT Metal IT Timber Music 9 ATD 8 ATD Tex le Technology 7 ATD PLEASE NOTE: In the case of any discrepancy in the assessment dates published here the date that will be used by the College in the event of any appeal or other process will be the date on the Assessment Task Cover Sheet provided directly to the student. Please contact the College if you have any concerns about any of the information published here. DTS is a list of the tasks that are to be handed out to students on that date Page 12

The Good Samaritan. Kevin Jones

The Good Samaritan. Kevin Jones The Good Samaritan BEDE POLDING COLLEGE Email address: BedePolding@parra.catholic.edu.au Website address: www.bedepoldingwindsor.catholic.edu.au Phone: 4577 6455 Fax: 4577 4538 8th April 206 Term Week