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Your face should be happy, showing gentleness and respect. Page 1 While it is important to dream about new hopes and possibilities, the key word in the theme is the word PURSUE. This word is import ant because it is a word which is about action. To pursue something means that Simon CAMILLERI Steve MILETO David FEGAN Jacob MORRIS Andrew HIRST Nikolas PARTSANIS Sam HUYNH Adriano SALEMME Adam JONES Thomas SENIOR Mark KETTLE David SOKOLOFF Aaron LITTLE Lewis STUTTERD Alex MARCOU Michael TRUONG Glen MASON 3:00 pm Your face should be happy, showing gentleness and respect. Page 2 In regard to homework expectations of the students the following is a good guide: 6 Times Per Week Years 7 & 8:.............. 1 hour Years 9 & 10: ........... 1 + ½ hours Years 11 & 12: ......... 2 + ½ to 3 hours It is with great pleasure that as a College that we acclaim the different students who were awarded scholarships for 2009. The students are: Year 8 Winners of the Academic Excellence Scholarship Jack Benfold Luke Boulton (c) Benjamin Wheeler Year 9 Winners of the General Excellence Scholarship Luke Vinton (c) Jake Giuliano 4. Monash Prize (a) Thomas Hardie-Cogdon 5. Kwong Lee Dow Melbourne University Young Scholars Programme (a) Thomas Boulton Glenn ANDERSON ........ Tutor Group 1 + Maths/Science Scott CADBY ..................................... Coll Des Calleja................................................ Y outh Ministry Luke CRACKNELL ........................................ IT Assistant Kate GINNIVAN .......................... 9.7 Homeroom English Damien MARCH ................ Tutor Group 3 + Graphics/Art Laura McCORMICK .................................................... RE Jenny NOWOTSCH ......................... 7.5 Homeroom Heath TREGEAR ....................... 7.6 Homeroom Leanne WILSON ........................ Beac Tracey STACKPOLE ........................... Careers Assistant Adam TEEUWSEN .................... Beac Your face should be happy, showing gentleness and respect. Page 3 Term 1 (Tuesday 27 January – Friday 3 EASTER (middle of school holidays): 10 2 March 3 3 March 24 Term 2 (Monday 20 April – Friday 26 June) 4 May 5 5 May 26 6 June 16 Term 3 (Monday 13 July – Friday 18 September) 7 July 28 8 August 18 9 September 15 Term 4 (Monday 5 October – Friday 18 December) 10 October 20 11 November 10 November 24 NOTE: 2 weeks later, rather than 3, if published. Week of Monday Dec 7 - Please check the website regularly as you will find updated information regarding a number of matters. “Newsflash” is updated regularly and has the latest information or changes. Br Garry Coyte FSC BA, Dip Ed, Grad Dip Arts (RE) M.Ed Adm., M.Ed Leadership What is the Parents & Friends Association? We organize social functions and provide support & assistance to the Principal and staff of the college. So if you are enthusiastic and would like to be involved in . Thank you. Your face should be happy, showing gentleness and respect. Page 4 Apron School Fundraiser The P&F have had quality aprons made for their members to wear. Through interest from staff admiring them, they have decided to try selling these to the St Bede’s community as a fundraiser. The apron is blue (French navy) with either white or gold emblem and name neatly embroidered on. The M u u s s i i c c M M a a t t t t e e r r s s 2009 will be an exciting time in the Music area. A m m Old style sports polos – all sizes are now $10 each. Old style junior ties are now $10 each. Your face should be happy, showing gentleness and respect. Page 5 T h h e e B B e e a a c c o o n n S S S S H H H H P P R R O O G G R R A A M M The Study Skills and Homework Program will begin Wednesday 11 February ngs ................. 8:00 am - 8:40 am noons .................. 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm (Maths Assistance) ........... Participating students can come from any year level of the college. This program is open to any student in the school to attend, not just Beacon students. assistance is also available on a Thursday afternoon , from 3:15 pm – The SSHH Program provides an opportunity for students to acquire good study habits, gain ordinator], Level and House Co-ordinators or the office. Sue Gabron Homework Detention Anaphylaxis is a life threatening allergic reaction to Nuts Egg As we have a number of students with Anaphylaxis (peanut being the most common allergen) we ask if you could refrain from sending products containing nuts. If your child has an allergy or medical condition, please contact the Office or First Aid Department if you have Welcome to the 2009 year and in particular, new families. I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce Mr Scott Cadby who has joined the Counselling Team. Scott brings to St. Bede’s experience working with Your face should be happy, showing gentleness and respect. Page 6 S t t u u d d e e n n t t A A c c h h i i e e v v e e m m e e n n t t s s James Sly - Yr 10 Australian 29er Champion & Australian Youth Champion Congratulations to Year 10 Student James Sly and his crew Andrew Gillies (St We currently have a limited number of places available to enrol boys in the senior years of the school. If you are interested in enrolling in Years 10 or 11, please contact Jan Brown on 9583 3325. Education Fee statements were mailed out this week, which include 2009 tuition fees, building funds, camps, Dominic Langdon Akshay and Ashish MIRANDA (ex-Students) The College was saddened by the sudden and tragic loss of Ashish and Akshay and our heartfelt condolences are with Ronald and Winnie and their close friends. : Please pass on the details of anyone who has passed away, who has or has had an association with the school, to Jan jeb@stbedes.melb.catholic.edu.au C a a n n t t e e e e n n Please note that the Canteen is now run by St Bede’s College and is managed by Lesley Blake. - 9773 1137. Your face should be happy, showing gentleness and respect. Page 7 E d d u u c c a a t t i i o o n n M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e A A l l l l o o w w a a n n c c e e ( ( E E M M A A ) ) The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is provided to assist eligible familie s with the costs associated with the education of their children. To be eligible for receipt of the EMA you must: be either a parent or guardian of a primary or secondary school student up to the age of sixteen; and be an eligible beneficiary of a Centrelink pension, allowance or benefit within the meaning of the State Concessions Act 2004 or be a Veterans Affairs (TPI) pensioner be a foster parent. Consequently parents/guardians are able to access the EMA if they have a valid Health Care Card or valid Pension One Parent $ 77.35 $ 155.05 School $ 77.35 $ 155.05 Two Parent $ 33.15 $ 66.45 School $ 33.15 $ 66.45 Total $ 221.00 $ 443.00 Parents with continuing eligibility, who are paid the first instalment of 2009 through this school, will not be required to complete a new application for the second instalment. Pa rents who transfer children to another school after 28 February 2009 and prior to or on 7th August 2009, must reapply at the new school Application forms are available from the school office. If you have any notices for the and make sure you put the Student Services If your son is new to the school or has any questions, please don’t hesitate to seek help from Mrs Laria, who is the new person in Student Services. You will see the “Student Services” sign on the right-hand side of the reception desk. To keep up with the latest information and reminders, check out the News Flash button on the front page of our website. For parents who want to keep their finger on the pulse. Your face should be happy, showing gentleness and respect. Page 8 @ 6-2-09 SANDWICHES Fresh Roast Chicken & Sa lad ................................ $3.80 Cheese & Ham ............................................... c i i Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Fresh Roasted Salad Sandwich on rye or sourdough Roast Lamb Souvlaki with Garlic Sauce & Grilled Beef Burgers with Cheese, Onion Spicy Wedges served with sour cream, guacamole & cheese