19 September 2012 - St Bernard's College

St Bernard’s College Newsletter
“Achieving Excellence by Learning and Doing”
From The Principal
Last Wednesday the College won the Associated Catholic Colleges
Cross Country Championship (pictured). Usually such a result would be
noted in the sport section of the newsletter or perhaps, at best, in the
final paragraph or two of the Principal’s report. Today I headline this as
the final piece of a remarkable achievement for St Bernard’s.
St Bernard’s now holds the 2012 ACC Swimming, Athletics and Cross
Country shields, a feat that has never been accomplished in ACC history.
Indeed, the closest any school has come to achieving the treble has
been Parade College, who, in 1992 won the Swimming and Cross
Country and tied with St Bernard’s in the Athletics. It is a great credit to
the staff and students involved in these three teams and I hope that they
feel truly proud of their place in the history of the Association.
As I reflect on this achievement, it strikes me that often when schools have been particularly
strong in one area of curriculum or extra-curricular activity it has often been at the cost of
another. This is certainly not the case in 2012. This week the annual Spring Concert was held
showcasing an impressive array of musical talent among the students. Earlier in the term we
displayed the talents of students in the critically acclaimed production of “Jekyll and Hyde”. The Arts continue to thrive in
conjunction with sport.
The College ministry program also continues to thrive and the work of the Eddie and Bernie team is making a difference in the
lives of many. The College is faithful to the EREA Touchstones of Liberating Education, Gospel Spirituality, Inclusive Community
and Justice and Solidarity in all aspects of our work with our young people.
Last week we held a gathering of all Year 12 students for the annual father / son night. The gathering was the first of a series of
occasions marking the end of the boy’s journey at St Bernard’s. I am grateful to Natham Raco, William De Nardo who spoke
to the group about their relationship with their fathers and their gratitude for the support of their families.
The night was an opportunity to acknowledge some of the successes of the class of 2012 who have made an outstanding
contribution to the College. It was also an opportunity to provide guidance about safety and enlist the support of parents in
ensuring a safe and productive end to the school year. The group have undertaken, with the support of their families, to
change the culture that has often surrounded the end of the Year 12 year at the College. Part of this culture has included the
acceptance that a large scale, public, alcohol fuelled gathering is an appropriate, inevitable and acceptable rite of
passage at the end of ones schooling at St Bernard’s. The Class of 2012 have vowed to eradicate this behaviour from their
celebrations and set the benchmark for all future St Bernard’s Year 12 students.
This week the election of Senior Student leaders for 2013 was completed. I am delighted to announce the appointment of
Luke Rocca as College Captain and Vice Captains Patrick Comerford (Ministry), Michael Marinelli (Arts) and Sam Woods
(Sport). These boys will lead a strong College Student Council of Edward Arthur, Ricardo Centofanti, Anthony Crocitti, Keenan
Gatens, Zach O’Halloran, Timothy Rose, Marcus Di Sipio, Christopher Galle, Jarrod Grech, Michael Healey, Maxim Jaggard,
Jack Lynch, Luke O’Leary, James Portelli, Jack Stephens and Jameson Trainor
Best wishes to those students who will be travelling to Italy to visit our sister school in Treviso as part of our language program
during the Term Holidays. We trust that the
experience will be enjoyable and helpful in your
Italian studies.
I wish everyone a safe, restful and restorative break
and look forward to students and staff returning re
energised at the start of the final term.
Best Wishes
Tony Paatsch
Year 12 Information for Parents
Year 12 Final Assembly and Awards
Wednesday 17 October – 9:15am in the Gym
Parents are welcome to attend. Please contact Mrs Fran Muscara
by email only at fmuscara@sbc.vic.edu.au for tickets
IMPORTANT Year 12 Notices
Please note that there has been change of date
for the Unit 3/4 trial exams. They are now on
Monday Sep 24 - Wed Sep 26.
Also a reminder that the library will be open during
the September school holidays for the students to
study in. Opening hours will be from 9am to 3:30pm
And to Year 12's who have not yet returned their
forms for the collection of VCE Certificates and
2012 Clairvaux Annual indicating their preference,
these need to be received by Accounts no later
than 28 September 2012.
Graduation Mass
Friday 19 October at 5:30pm - St Bernard’s College Gym
(No Tickets Required)
Valete Dinner
Friday 19 October 8:00pm – 11:30pm
Celebrity Room, Moonee Valley Racecourse Gate 1
McPherson Street, Moonee Ponds
Each family will be allocated a maximum of 6 tickets. The cost
will be $95 per person. Please note that Year 12 students are
required to purchase a ticket.

St Bernard’s College Newsletter
“Achieving Excellence by Learning and Doing”
From the Campus Directors
Uniform
A reminder to all families that the summer uniform is to be worn from Wednesday November 7, the
day after Melbourne Cup day. Please refer to the following link if you require information about
the uniform: http://year7sbc.weebly.com/the-uniform.html
Beginning of Term Four
Term 4 begins for all students on Monday October 8. This is a Day 1 of our ten-day timetable cycle.
Health Alert
There has been once case of Slapped cheek disease and one case of shingles reported from the
junior school in the last week. Below are two links to websites that explain both of these infectious
diseases.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/slapped_cheek_disease?open
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Shingles
Given that there are two pregnant staff members and a large number of women who volunteer in
the canteen each day, we are very thankful to the parents who reported this to the school. If your
son is ill and displays any of the symptoms of either diseases please notify the relevant year level
coordinator and ensure your son stays away from school during the early stages of the disease.
The Strand Campus Assembly
At our recent Strand Assembly the following boys were recognised for their service and contributions to the College:
Year 7 Awards: Academic: Patrick Kennedy Service: Liam Hart-Hobson Culture: Angus Catoggio Sport: Dylan Lombard
Year 8 Awards: Academic: Harrison Pound Service: Lucas Incantalupo Culture: Damian Hughes Sport: Alex Sykes
Year 9 Awards: Academic: Lewis Gauci Service: Daniel Beasley Culture: Kevin Mai Sport: James Lew
Things we can do to increase resilience in our boys (Source: Andrew Fuller):
1.Give up saying ‘I’m busy’ or ‘I’m not bad’ in response to the question ‘How are you?’ By saying this we teach our boys that
we don’t have time for them!
2.Have your son set BIG, HAIRY AUDACIOUS GOALS so that they can live a dream. You can’t get extraordinary outcomes from
ordinary actions! Rules for BHAG’s
•Anything is possible
•Nothing is easy
•When things get difficult, remember rule 1.
•When things are easy, remember rule 2.
3.“You must be the change you wish to see in the World” – Mahatma Gandhi
4.It is crucial that your son sees that you do morally compelling work!
5.Help your son differentiate between ‘Fair Weather Friends’ and ‘True Friends’.
6.Assist your son to avoid thoughts that ‘think us’. There are TWO that are particularly destructive;
•The Bravery Robber – “If I get this wrong it will be a disaster”
•The Contentment Robber – “Yes I did it well but I could have done it better”.
7.Sleep More! Ensure your son has an environment that allows him to sleep away from TV’s and computers, mobile phones and
other electronic devices.
8.Be a reciprocator and your son will be one too - "Why are you unhappy? Because 99.9 percent of everything you think, and of
everything you do, is for yourself--and there isn't one” - Wei Wu Wei
One of the greatest concerns in our society is that we are becoming more and more
PASSENGERS rather than PARTICIPANTS. E.g. Everest walkers walk past a dead body
on their trek to achieve their goal. Hundreds of people watch as a man is beaten by
a group of young men.
9.Provide your son with plenty of feedback. It doesn’t need to be evaluative. It can
be as simple as “I notice that you…”
10.Provide opportunities for your son to ritualise his anger. This may be in the form of
sporting activities.
11.Teach your son to understand that events are open to multiple interpretations. The
Johari window highlights the fact that there are rooms/windows of our personality
that we are not aware of and others are. Awareness of this window is crucial for
young adolescents.
!
Paul Shannon, Deputy Principal - Clairvaux
Damian McKee, Deputy Principal - The Strand

St Bernard’s College Newsletter
“Achieving Excellence by Learning and Doing”
Naplan Results 2012
The National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy Testing Program (NAPLAN) held in May
this year assessed students of Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 in English and Mathematics.
The results of the tests have been mailed to families early this week. The results provide information
about your son’s progress in English and Mathematics and should be viewed together with
information received through school reports and parent teacher interviews. The report provides
valuable information, it is important to remember that this is only one form of assessment and
therefore only provides a snapshot of progress in English and Mathematics on the day of testing.
Additional information on NAPLAN testing can be accessed from the Victorian Curriculum and
Assessment Authority website at www.vcaa.vic.edu.au. Should you have any further queries,
please do not hesitate to contact me via email (pthompson@sbc.vic.edu.au) or phone 9289 1148.
Pauline Thompson, Director of Learning
St Bernard’s Social Justice Network
The newly formed St Bernard's Social Justice Network (SBSJN) is swinging into action! Recently Lori
Cafari and Deborah Njegac visited and participated in the tutoring of students at the Edmund
Rice Refugee and Community Refugee centre. Lori (left top) has been attending for a number of
weeks and Deborah (left bottom) recently drove the school van to St Albans and worked with St
Bernard’s Year 10 students tutoring primary aged children. Catherine Pallot, attended the Footscray St Vincent De Paul Soup
Van last night as a precursor to the College increasing their involvement on the van in Term 4 and beyond.
Perhaps you too would like to be involved in the tutoring of primary aged needy students or participate on the soup van? If so
please feel free to contact us. The SBSJN is open to new ideas and would welcome new people to the group. We are keen to
support the above programs but very open to new suggestions in finding ways to work for justice.
Should you be interested in being involved in the SBSJN, please feel free to contact me at the College,
bdouglas@sbc.vic.edu.au 9289 1113 or Nikki Deighton at nikki@dk2.com.au SBSJN’s next meeting is Tuesday October 16th in the
College Board room in Building 1 next to the principal’s carpark. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Brendan Douglas, Director of Mission
Music News
Applications are still being accepted for the 10 music bursaries on offer by the College. These bursaries, valued at $500 each,
are offered to those who contribute to the life of the College through music. All students who contribute to the ensembles
program, assembly performances, concerts and liturgical events to name but a few are encouraged to apply. Please register
at http://sbcmusicdepartment.weebly.com/bursary-application.html by October 12 2012.
Carmelo Puglisi, Director of Music
Italian 2012 Performing Arts Competition
Congratulations to the Year 11 Italian studentsstudents who proudly represented the College recently in the annual Performing
Arts Competition, run by VATI (Vic Teachers of Italian). We have a proud history in this event, having both won it and finished
runners-up twice. This year we were placed 3rd with the the theme of our presentation being L'Amore e` Cieco (Love is Blind).
Director: Ricky Centofanti (sensational job)
Actors: Stefano Alderuccio; Giacomo Zoccali; Jake Leombruni; John Tripodi; Michael Sauro; Lorenzo Alizzi; Anthony Crocitti;
Lighting: Nicholas Cardona; Ben Sgro
Technical Support: Daniel Cuda; Daniel Bordin; Michael Zampogna.
Bruno Spiller, Senior Teacher of Italian
Art Exhibition and Film Premier Night Tuesday October 16
The Visual Arts Department and students of St Bernard’s extend an invitation to the parents, students
and staff to the celebration of the creative talents of the graduating Studio art, Visual Communication,
Design and Media students. Works of excellence from all levels will also be represented. Awards will be
presented for outstanding art works on the opening night.
The opening starts at 6.30 finishing at 8.30 in the gallery (O’Brien hall.)
Films will be screened from 7.30 in the auditorium. Refreshments provided.
The Gallery will be open to the public from 3:00 to 4:00 pm Wednesday and Thursday.
Nauiyu Nambiyu, Daly River Northern Territory Experience 2013
Nauiyu Nambiyu is a remote Northern Territory community of approximately 500 people located 220
km’s south of Darwin on the Daly River. Each year the College takes a group of 12 students and 2 staff
to this Aboriginal community for an experience of culture, the land and to meet and interact with other
Australians living a very different life to the city context of Essendon/Keilor. Priority is given to students in
Year 11, 2013. All Year 10 homerooms have been spoken to in recent weeks about this unique
opportunity and your son should have received an introductory letter, itinerary and expression of interest form. Those intending
to apply, or unsure, should attend the Information Session in the College Boardroom 6.30-7.30pm Tuesday October 23. No need
to RSVP. If you and your son cannot attend the information session further enquiries can be made to David Sutton at
dsutton@sbc.vic.edu.au. Expressions of interest close Friday November 9.
Annual Volunteers Dinner - November 14, 7pm at the College Pavilion
This is an opportunity for SBC to say thank you to the many helpers who assist the College in the canteen, library, reading, uniform
shop, sporting groups etc. We hope you can join us. If you wish to attend please contact Canteen Manager, Carolyn Holland at
CHolland@sbc.vic.edu.au.

St Bernard’s College Newsletter
“Achieving Excellence by Learning and Doing”
Sports News
What a big week it has been in Sport!
The Grand Slam is complete - ACC Swimming Champions 2012, ACC Athletics Champions 2012,
ACC Cross Country Champions 2012. No school in the history of ACC Sport has won the triple
crown in the same calendar year. Congratulations to everyone involved as it is a fantastic
achievement and one we all should be proud of.
Congratulations to our ACC Cross Country team who were crowned champions for 2012 taking out
the Phil Hackett Cup as the aggregate winner in Division 1. A terrific effort by all team members
and special mentions must go to our coaches Mr McIntyre, Mr Brown, Mr Cox & Miss Barresi along
with those staff members who helped out with breakfast each morning after training.
Some fantastic efforts all round with the team taking out the Under, 14, Under 15, Under 16, Under
17 & Senior Age Levels along with the Senior & Intermediate Age Champion trophy's.
Outstanding individual results were:
Under 13 – 4th Place: Michael Comerford
Under 14 – Silver Medal: Patrick Matthews
Under 15 – Gold Medal: James Leaney; Silver Medal: Connor Denahy
Under 16 – Gold Medal: Jack Avolino
Under 17 – Bronze Medal: Jarryd Barrett
Senior – 6th Place: Matthew Dickson
Well done again to all involved.
Congratulations also to Year 11’s Tyler Farr (left) who was awarded the Hockey Victoria Jim
McDowell Shield for Best Junior Umpire. Tyler was the lone Victorian umpire chosen to officiate at the School Sports Australia
Hockey Championship held in Hobart recently.
September School Holiday Tennis Clinics
WEEK 1: Mon 24th Sep – Wed 26th Sep 2012
WEEK 2: Mon 1st Oct – Wed 3rd Oct 2012
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Royal Children’s Hospital Study
Participants needed: FREE study for overweight young people looking for help!
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute at The Royal Children’s Hospital is running a randomised clinical trial of an online weight
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When – Sunday 14 October from 10am - 2pm
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Parents are invited to attend a free forum that will help them to better understand
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Date: Monday, 15 October
Time: 7pm- 8.30pm
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Learn positive and effective ways to respond to common cyber hazards such as sexting, cyberbullying,
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This forum will be facilitated by educational psychologist and cyber safety expert Tena Davis.
Secure your place - RSVP by Monday, 8 October to council@mvcc.vic.gov.au or 9243 8888.