25 February 2011 - St Bernard's College

St Bernard’s College Newsletter
“Achieving Excellence by Learning and Doing”
From The Principal
The Opening Mass of the school year was held on Wednesday with
Fr Christian Fini OMI as Celebrant. It was wonderful for the students
to be led in their Eucharist by such a dynamic young man. Many
staff and parents noted that the attention of the students and their
engagement with the liturgy was exemplary. As part of the
ceremony the new student council was invested and each boy
presented with his embroidered blazer.
A week prior, the annual academic assembly was held. Former
student, Dr Mark Rose, returned to the College to address those
present. Dr Rose is a Gunditjmara man and we believe he was the
first indigenous graduate of St Bernard’s. He is currently Chair of
Indigenous Knowledge Systems at Deakin University. A video of Dr
Rose’s address is available on the College Website. At this gathering
we welcomed back the Year 12 subject award winners and the top ten academic achievers
from 2010. They received awards, along with Year 11 award winners and the Dux of each year
level. A list of award winners can be found at the conclusion of this newsletter.
Another major undertaking last week was the Year 7 Camp. This is an important opportunity for
the students to get to know their classmates and was a wonderful success again this year. Sincere
thanks to Year 7 Coordinators Charlene Landvogt and Lucy Vassallo and the Year 7 teachers who
attended for their efforts in providing such a positive experience for the students.
Thank you to the many families who attended the year level information nights held during the
last two weeks. In speaking to each of the gatherings, I emphasised the importance of
communication between home and school. We continue to work hard at this. Increasingly the
College website is the mechanism used for providing and accessing important information and in
the coming weeks, families will be sent information on how to access and utilize the new “parent
portal”. I thank Mark Reedy for his work in developing this important initiative.
Congratulations to our Swimming team on their performance in the ACC carnival last Friday
night. The result was a creditable 3rd behind Whitefriars and Mazenod., who snared their first ever
ACC swimming aggregate win. The team camaraderie, the behaviour of the students and the
way they performed in the pool was outstanding. Thank you also to those swimmers who trained
hard but did not get a swim on the night and, of course, to coaches Bernadette Kirkwood, Carol
Iannazzo and Chris Mannix for their tireless efforts in preparing the team. I also acknowledge the
efforts of the cheer squad. They were certainly the most vocal, passionate and well prepared.
On Wednesday March 2 the annual Father and Son games night will be held. It is a wonderful
community event and I hope many of you are able to be involved.
Best Wishes
Tony Paatsch
Please remember in your prayers
Gesualdo Farfalla, grandfather of Luke Pupillo 8E and Mary Pearse, grandmother of staff member Cameron Evans.
May They Rest in Peace
Upcoming Events
28 February at 5:30pm – Board Meeting – Board Room
2 March at 9:30am – Ladies and Friends Auxiliary Meeting – Pavilion
2 March at 6:30pm – The Strand Father & Son Games Night
7 March at 7:30pm – Year 9D Santa Monica Presentation Night – Board Room
7 March at 8:30pm – Years 9E, 9F and 9G Santa Monica Information Night – Board Room
8 March at 5:30pm – Building Committee – Board Room
8 March at 7:30pm – Year 7 Father/Son Reading Night – Library
General News
From The Strand Campus Director
Father/Son Games Night:
A reminder to all families that our annual Father & Son Games Night will be held next Wednesday evening from 6.30pm –
8.45pm. A letter was sent home via your son so if you haven’t received it yet can I suggest you take a deep breath and delve
into the far corners of his school bag. If you are still unable to locate it you can download it from our College website. Refer to
the link in Webnews.
It should be a fun night. Fathers, Step Fathers, Guardians, Grandfathers, Uncles, Brothers or Significant males are welcome to
team up with the young man of the household. On arrival at the Pavilion you will be able to locate the activities that you have
chosen and have been assigned to. A BBQ dinner is available free of charge at 7.30 between activities. A raffle will be drawn
at 8.40pm to conclude the evening.

St Bernard’s College Newsletter
“Achieving Excellence by Learning and Doing”
9D at Santa Monica:
On Monday and Tuesday I visited 9D at Santa Monica and found all the boys preparing for their
overnight mountain bike ride. No doubt they will come home this weekend with many stories of
their experiences. Next week is their final week of the program with their expedition and I’m sure
this will prove to be a great finale to the program. During the visit I was amazed by the care and
expertise provided to the boys by Mark, Mic, Peter, Jordan and of course Judy.
Teenagers and Sleep :
During puberty and into early adulthood, melatonin, (the hormone that tells our brains to switch
off and become sleepy) is produced later in the evening. Despite getting to sleep later,
adolescents still need 9! hours of sleep so they may be difficult to rouse and sleepy in the
morning. If students are woken too early, they miss crucial REM sleep.
Experts believe that adolescents are accumulating a sleep deficit of approximately ten hours
each week. The stress hormone, cortisol, increases in sleep-deprived individuals and increases
feelings of stress and anxiety.
To ensure adequate amounts of sleep, try the following sleep hygiene and regular, healthy sleep
patterns:
• Use bright light to help you wake up (open curtains or turn lights on)
• Exposure to natural light (outside) in the morning and darkness at night
• Avoid caffeine (coffee, tea, Coke and chocolate) after lunchtime
• Use activity to stay awake if you are tired during the day
• Avoid computer games, excitement, bright lights and noise at night
• Catch up sleep on the weekends by going to sleep earlier rather than sleeping in until lunchtime
which disrupts your body clock
• Warm milk drinks at night help to induce sleep (it’s not a myth!)
• Introduce quiet music, relaxation exercises and unhurried activities
• Use gentle exercise such as yoga or stretching to relax and unwind
• Have a warm (not very hot) bath just before bedtime
• Establish a regular routine before bed and stick to it
• Keep your bed for sleep – don’t try to study on your bed as it is important that your brain associates bed as the place where
you sleep
• Read or listen to quiet music for a short time when you get to bed
• If you are not asleep after about 15 minutes, get up and quietly potter about until you feel sleepy.
The Strand Athletics Carnival:
Our annual athletics carnival for Years 7 - 9 students will be held on Thursday March 10 from 9.00am – 3.00pm. Students will
rotate in their year levels from novelty games to field events to track events. Thank you in advance to Mr Craig Osborne for
organising what will be a great day.
Dates to remember on The Strand:
Friday February 25 – Year 8 Medieval Day
Wednesday March 2 - Father & Son Games Evening 6.45pm – 8.45pm
Friday March 4 – Year 7 Author Visit
Monday March 7 – 8A Santa Monica Tester day.
Tuesday March 8 – Father/Son Reading night 7.30pm
Damian McKee, The Strand Campus Director
Tips for Computer use at home
These are suggested guidelines for computer use at home. More information can be obtained from
http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/
Tip #1 Communication
Have a conversation with your child about how important it is to communicate only with those people who they know and trust.
Tell them never to give out personal details nor leave that information on social networking sites such as Facebook or Twitter. If
they receive any communication that is threatening or abusive then discourage any response of any sort. Encourage your child
to be courteous at all times with all communication on the internet.
Tip #2 Keep it in plain sight
Keep computers in open areas where you can view what the computer is being used for – eg study or common desk area. If the
computer is in your child’s room then make sure the door is left open. While this may seem an invasion of privacy for teenagers,
this is balanced against parental need to ensure the physical and emotional wellbeing of their children. The notebook computer
is best left on the kitchen bench overnight – not in their bedroom.
Testing at Year 7 and Year 10
Over the past few weeks students in Year 7 and Year 10 have been tested on comprehension skills using ACER diagnostic tools.
Year 7 have been doing the PAT-R Comprehension test and Year 10 do a TORCH test. These diagnostic tools support teachers
own observations and help us to determine ways we can support the learning of your son at St Bernard’s College. In addition
Year 7 have been doing the PAT-Maths test that assesses basic Maths skills. These tests are a ‘snapshot’ of the skills and ability of
any student and provide a small insight into a student’s ability in the particular skill of comprehension. All this is supported by our
own assessment of students. While these results will not be available for some weeks you may wish to discuss them at Parent-
Teacher interviews with your son’s teachers at the end of Term 1.
Caroline Sheehan, Director of Learning

St Bernard’s College Newsletter
“Achieving Excellence by Learning and Doing”
Lions Clubs’ Youth of the Year Competition
The Lions Club of Australia each year runs a national competition to determine an Australian
“Youth of the Year”. Local Lions clubs conduct their heats in February. St Bernard’s College has
been a strong supporter of this competition over the last ten years.
On Monday February 14, two of our Year 12 students competed in the Essendon Region heat.
Congratulations to Nathan Ratnam 12H (top left) and Francesco Spanti 12F (middle left).
The heat comprises an interview by a panel of three judges on a Saturday; the contestants are
asked questions about themselves and their knowledge of the world in which they live. They
are also encouraged to talk about their academic, sporting and cultural achievements. The
second part to the process is a formal dinner with the local Lions club, held at Windy Hill, and
during the dinner each contestant answers two impromptu questions (“How can discipline be
improved in schools?” and “What does Australia Day mean to you?”) and then presents a
prepared, five minute speech on a topic of their choice.
Both boys acquitted themselves exceptionally well and drew praise from the judges,
organisers, Lions members and other audience members. The boys were confident and
articulate. Nathan spoke about Global Warming and Francesco about the qualities that make
a person a success. Well done to Nathan and Francesco.
College Foundation Hall of Fame Dinner - Request for Assistance
The annual Hall of Fame dinner will be held this year at The Australian Club,
110 William St. Melbourne, on Friday 8 April. This is a fundraising event for the College
Foundation and if anyone has items that would be suitable for a raffle prize please contact
Michael Perrett at the College 9289 1106 or mperrettt@sbc.vic.edu.au
Year 7 2013 Enrolment
Parents who currently have a son enrolled at St Bernard’s are reminded to attend the Parent
Information evening to be held on March 15 or 16. Attendance at this meeting is essential if you
wish to proceed with enrolment. Families have been placed on waiting lists in the past because they have missed out on
attending these nights and have subsequently not submitted an application. Any enrolment enquiries can be directed to the
College Registrar – Mr John Nocci via email jnocci@sbc.vic.edu.au or on 9289 1103.
Enrolment Information Night
for
Family Surnames A-L
(New and Current Families)
Tuesday, MARCH 15, 2011
College Auditorium
7.30pm
Enrolment Information Night
for
Family Surnames M-Z
(New and Current Families)
Wednesday, MARCH 16, 2011
College Auditorium
7.30pm
St Bernard’s Old Collegian’s Basketball
Club - Request for Coaches
Recently we have had indications from three of
our coaches that they will not be able to assist
next season, starting in late April. The teams
affected are in the Under 14 girls and Under 16
boys and are already established. The
commitment required is a training session for an
hour during the week and a game on Saturday -
probably morning but maybe early afternoon.
We have an excellent coaching mentor Andrew Feltham (’06) who is prepared to work closely with any boy who is prepared
to step up and assist and the club would provide any other support required.
This is a great developmental opportunity for someone with an interest in coaching whilst, at the same time, helping out the
Club and College. If there are any boys (preferably at least a year older than the team members they will be coaching)
please contact Kerin Moloney on 0400 789 547 or at ka66@optusnet.com.au
Marriage Encounter Weekend
Married couples, make 2011 the year that you prioritise your relationship and join us for a Marriage Encounter weekend this
year. Our weekends helps you to remember why you married and gives you skills to maintain your love for each other.
Couples and a priest will present on the weekend and, although it is based around catholic values, you don’t need to be
Catholic to attend. The next weekends will be held on 8-10 April, 3-5 June and 19-21 August. For further information and
bookings contact Peter & Erika Smith (03) 9899 0824 or email vicbookings@wwme.org.au. Checkout the website for more
information on www.wwme.org.au
Just Cycle Yarra Valley - Sunday March 20, Rochford Wines Yarra Valley
A fantastic family cycling event and day out, Just Cycle Yarra Valley offers a choice of 12km, 65km, or 120km rides as well as
gourmet food and live music amongst the vines at Rochford Wines. All funds raised will support Jesuit Social Services in their
work with disadvantaged young people, families and communities. For further information please contact Allana May on
9427 7388 or allana.may.jss.org.au. Details can also be found at www.justcycle.com.au
Treehouse Secrets Theatrical Experience
Treehouse Secrets Theatrical Experience is a unique drama program specifically designed for ages 10 – 15 to create self
awareness and stage skills, culminating in a fully staged production. The program runs for 2 terms on Thursday nights from
6:15pm - 7:45pm at 89-91 Rose Street Essendon. For further information please contact Tracey Smythe on 0427 664 862 or visit
www.treehousesecrets.com

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AWARD WINNERS 2010
Year Level Subject Name Surname
Year 10 Visual Communication & Design Adrian Jones
Year 10 Art Daniel Mostovac
Year 10 Studio Art – Photography Mitchell Duggan
Year 10 Drama Deon Tsakis
Year 10 Media Studies Patrick Romano
Year 10 Music Trent Cliffe
Year 10 English Nicholas Blanch
Year 10 Italian Matthew Matarazzo
Year 10 Japanese Xavier De Bruyn
Year 10 Physical Education Xavier De Bruyn
Year 10 Fitness Studies Jonathon Williams
Year 10 Commerce Matthew Matarazzo
Year 10 Geography Daniel Mostovac
Year 10 History Patrick Hibbert
Year 10 Pre-General Mathematics Edward McAllister
Year 10 Pre-Methods Mathematics Adrian Marcato
Year 10 Enhanced Mathematics Daniel Mostovac
Year 10 Religious Education Joshua Monaghan
Year 10 Religious Education Xavier De Bruyn
Year 10 Science Daniel Mostovac
Year 10 Biochemistry Nicholas Blanch
Year 10 Physical Chemistry Nicholas Quinn
Year 10 Psychology Daniel Mostovac
Year 10 Computer Studies Adrian Genobile
Year 10 Design & Technology Lachlan Wade
Unit 1&2 Studio Art Riley Giacomini
Unit 1&2 Visual Communication & Design Mitchell Ransome
Unit 1&2 Drama Stephen Sabato
Unit 1&2 Media Studies Nathan Iaquinto
Unit 1&2 Music Nguyen Pham
Unit 1&2 English Bernard Kelly
Unit 1&2 English Jack Trainor
Unit 1&2 English Jonathan Babic
Unit 1&2 Italian Guy Stephens
Unit 1&2 Japanese Jack Trainor
Unit 1&2 Physical Education Jack Trainor
Unit 1&2 Outdoor & Environment Studies Keiran Johnson
Unit 1&2 Health & Human Development Peter Le Noury
Unit 1&2 Accounting Andrew Gavaghan
Unit 1&2 Business Management Paul Longhitano
Unit 1&2 Economics Anthony Iaquinto
Unit 1&2 History Adam Slevison
Unit 1&2 Legal Studies Brent Catoggio
Unit 1&2 General Mathematics Liam Waddington
Unit 1&2 Mathematical Methods Jonathan Babic
Unit 1&2 General Specialist Mathematics Bernard Kelly
Unit 1&2 Enhanced Mathematical Methods Jamie Bialecki
Unit 1&2 Religious Education/Art Nicholas Burns
Unit 1&2 Religion & Society Jack Trainor
Unit 1&2 Biology Xavier De Bruyn
Unit 1&2 Chemistry Jamie Bialecki
Unit 1&2 Physics Bernard Kelly

Year Level Subject/Award Name Surname
Unit 1&2 Psychology James Lynch
Unit 1&2 Information Technology Liam Spurr
Unit 1&2 Design & Technology Liam Waddington
Unit 3&4 Studio Arts Stefan Luca
Unit 3&4 Visual Communication & Design Thomas Lucey
Unit 3&4 Visual Communication & Design Matthew Wade
Unit 3&4 Media Studies Ricardo Saracoglu
Unit 3&4 Music – Solo Performance Matthew Barrasso
Unit 3&4 Music – Solo Performance Nicholas Di Lorenzo
Unit 3&4 Music – Group Performance Nguyen Khoi Pham
Unit 3&4 English Stephen McCambridge
Unit 3&4 Literature Vinh An Nguyen
Unit 3&4 Italian Luke Pupillo
Unit 3&4 Japanese Joshua Moors
Unit 3&4 Physical Education Thomas Swallow
Unit 3&4 Outdoor & Environmental Studies Samuel Firth
Unit 3&4 Accounting David Drentin
Unit 3&4 Business Management Thomas Lucey
Unit 3&4 Economics Dominic De Bruyn
Unit 3&4 Geography William Sullivan
Unit 3&4 History Luke Scerri
Unit 3&4 International Studies Jonathan Rose
Unit 3&4 Legal Studies Nicholas Ciampa
Unit 3&4 Specialist Maths Joshua Moors
Unit 3&4 Specialist Maths Lachlan Travers
Unit 3&4 Maths Methods (CAS) Marcus Giansiracusa
Unit 3&4 Maths Methods (CAS) Joshua Moors
Unit 3&4 Further Maths James De Celis
Unit 3&4 Further Maths Blake Damilatis
Unit 3&4 Religion & Society Bernard Kelly
Unit 3&4 Biology Jamie Bialecki
Unit 3&4 Chemistry Thomas Swallow
Unit 3&4 Physics Christopher Keryk
Unit 3&4 Psychology Stephen McCambridge
Unit 3&4 Design & Technology Jordan Caruana
Unit 3&4 IT – Applications Elliot Dawson
Unit 3&4 IT Software Development Ryan Siebert
VCE VET Information Technology Simo Rasic
Principal’s Agere Award Matthew Carnevale
Year 10 ADF Award James Lynch
Year 11 ADF Award Andrew Zammit
Year 12 ADF Award Tomas Steel
Dux of Year 7, 2010 Joel Comito
Dux of Year 8, 2010 Daniel Yacoub
Dux of Year 9, 2010 Marcus Ruttkay
Dux of Year 10, 2010 Daniel Mostovac
Dux of Year 11, 2010 Bernard Kelly
Dux of St Bernard’s College, 2010 Thomas Swallow
Year 7 Edmund Rice Encouragement Award, Lachlan Walls
Year 7 Edmund Rice Encouragement Award, Thomas Comerford
Year 8 Edmund Rice Encouragement Award, Gerard Young
Year 8 Edmund Rice Encouragement Award, Jeremy Webb
Year 9 Edmund Rice Encouragement Award, Kristian Romeo
Golden Jubilee Winner Jonathan Rose