FROM THE PRINCIPAL - Academy of Mary Immaculate

Issue 4/2011 25 th March 2011Reflection:Ever-faith full God, You hear our voice whenever we call.During these weeks of Lent, inspire us by your word and transform us into yourimage.We ask this through Jesus who is light for our days who lives and reigns withyou in the unity of the Holy Spirit, holy and loving God forever and ever.AmenFROM THE PRINCIPALDear Members of the Academy Community,Over the past week we have been delighted to host staff and students from our sister school, Nisihyama High School.We are very fortunate to have such a significant sister school relationship which goes back about 16 years withbiennial short term visits and longer student exchange programs. Over the years we have also celebrated verysignificant events together.In 2007 the Principal of Nishiyama High School and our much loved friend, De san, journeyed to Australia tocelebrate with us our 150 th anniversary. Later in that year Mr Adrian Fuller and I travelled to Japan to join withNishiyama High School students and staff in the celebration of their 80 th anniversary.The welcome Assembly on March 15 th provided an opportunity to acknowledge the work of De san in consolidatingrelationships between the two schools. We were also able to express our sympathy to Nishiyama High School on Desan’s sudden death in January 2010.The Assembly took on another dimension given the earthquake and the tsunami and I quote from my speech.“When I was preparing for this Assembly I thought of this assembly as having welcome as the sole focus –welcoming Nishiyama students and staff to the Academy and the joy associated with that. But today this Assemblytakes on another dimension given the catastrophic events that have occurred in Japan over the last few days, theearthquake, the tsunami and the fear about nuclear radiation. On behalf of the College, I assure Nishiyama staff andstudents that we stand in solidarity with you and offer you our support and our prayers. Our hearts go out to you all.The television news broadcasts have focused almost continuously on Japan’s earthquake and the tsunami sincethe terrible events last Friday and many words have been spoken. Many , many words as TV and radio broadcastershave attempted to describe/ come to grips with the disaster, the carnage that has occurred right before our eyes.Probably never before have we viewed in such graphic detail a disaster as it is actually occurring – and that allmagnifies the horror. But of course while the TV and radio broadcasters have used many words, there are no wordsthat could describe this catastrophe , no words that could adequately capture the horror of the experience for thepeople of Japan and the enormous task ahead for the Japanese Government and the Japanese people in terms ofburying the dead, rebuilding shattered lives and starting again. Over the last few days we have witnessed nature ather most powerful and most demanding. But the human spirit, while acknowledging the forces of nature, is not boweddown.Academy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Secondary Education Inc. A0035660B88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

We know that the resilience and tenacity of the human spirit will prevail and the people of Japan will work together andstart again....All we can do at this time is to assure you of our support.One of the traditional ways of showing solidarity and support has been through having a minute’s silence. So I wouldask all staff and students to please stand and take a minute to offer a prayer for the people of Japan and, through thissymbolic gesture, formally assure you Miko sensei, Fumi sensei and Tamaki Sensei of our support and our prayersfor Japan and its people at this time of particular need.”Catholic Education Week – last week the SRC and Sports Leaders represented the College at the St Patrick’s DayMass at the Cathedral. Teachers and students from Primary and Secondary Schools from the Archdiocese ofMelbourne joined together to celebrate Catholic Education and the feast day of St Patrick. At the end of the Massthere was a commissioning of teachers and students -“We commit ourselves to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ by working together in respect, love and peace,making God’s Kingdom a reality in the world. Today we re-commit ourselves to Catholic education and to care of allthose in our school community.”SRC / Sports Leaders with Mr Ted Baillieu and with Archbishop HartWith best wishesSr Mary Moloney rsmPrincipalAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Secondary Education Inc. A0035660B88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

DEPUTY PRINCIPALImportant Dates (end of term 1 7 start of term 2)Thursday, April 7 th – students finish classes at 3.30pm.Friday, April 7 th to Tuesday, April 26 th – school holidays.Sunday, April 17 th – Palm Sunday.Wednesday, April 20 th – Foundation Day.Thursday, April 21 st – Holy Thursday.Friday, April 22 nd – Good Friday.Saturday, April 23 rd – Easter Saturday.Sunday, April 24 th – Easter Sunday.Monday, April 25 th – Easter Monday & ANZAC Day.Tuesday, April 26 th –ANZAC Day Public Holiday.Wednesday, April 27 th – All students commence classes for Term 2.Changeover to the Winter UniformStudents may wear either the Summer or Winter Uniform in the first 2 weeks of Term 2; however, the Winter Uniformis compulsory for all students from Monday, May 9 th . The College Uniform requirements are listed in full on page(xiii) of the Student Planner. The following applies to all students whilst wearing the Winter Uniform:The Dress is to have a hem that is at knee length or longer.The Blazer is a compulsory part of the Uniform and is always worn as the outer garment outside the grounds ofthe college.Students are expected to wear the tie correctly i.e. the knot of the tie is worn up to the collar.All students who have hair shoulder length or longer, are asked to have their hair tied back.The only item of jewellery allowed is one sleeper or plain earring in the each ear lobe. No other piercings areacceptable.Shoes and T Bar Sandals are worn correctly i.e. laces tied and buckles done up.Parent Teacher Interviews – Thursday, May 5 th (1.30pm to 8.30pm) & Thursday, May 12 th (1.30pm to 8.30pm)All interviews will be held in the Palmer Street Building and a directory of staff locations will be posted at the entranceto the College and on each level of the Palmer Street Building. Students will finish classes at 12.50pm on both days.The College will be using the internet-based booking system called Parent Teacher On-Line (PTO) for our2011 Parent/Teacher Interviews. Using this system parents will be able to book the interview times that best suitthem from any internet-connected computer. College computers will be available during school hours for families thatare unable to access internet based computers.Access to the Parent Teacher On Line system will be through an icon on the bottom right hand corner of the CollegeWeb Site (www.academy.vic.edu.au). The envelope containing your daughter’s 2011 Interim Report will also containa system PIN number and a set of clear instructions for the task of booking Parent/Teacher interviews.Parents may commence booking interviews as soon as their PIN number arrives. When parents have made all thebookings they require, there is an option to print a report of their Parent/Teacher Interview bookings in time order, staffwill also be able to print out their interview times. Parents can also log in and change or cancel bookings any time upto the morning of the interviews.Missed SAC’s forms (Non Submission of Work Policy)Please be aware that students submit the form to the Student Office before obtaining the parent signature, not after.The process is:On the FIRST DAY that you return to School, fill in the front page of the ‘NOTIFICATION OF MISSED SAC’form (obtained from the Student Office or Homeroom noticeboard) and the student signs this form.The student then submits the form to MISSED SAC’s box in the Student Office tray by 3.30 pm. The parentdoes not sign the form at this stage.The form will be processed, signed by Mr. Fuller and returned to the student via the Homeroom Roll. Theform will indicate the day that the Supplementary SAC is to be completed.Return the letter, with a parent signature on the back page, to the MISSED SAC’s box on or before the dayof the Supplementary SAC session.Attend the Supplementary SAC session in E3.7 on the day specified in the letter.Academy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Secondary Education Inc. A0035660B88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

A reminder that any student (Year 10, 11 or 12) undertaking a VCE Subject requires a Medical Certificate ifthey are absent on the day of a SAC due to illness. In the case of absence due to family circumstances sucha funeral or serious illness of a family member, you are asked to contact Mr Fuller at the College on 9419 3044.Review of the Code of Conduct to be conducted in Term 2 (Advance Notice)The College is presently undertaking a review of the Code of Conduct for students and we will be seeking feedbackfrom parents early in term 2. Future Newsletters will contain information regarding the process for providing parentfeedback.DIRECTOR OF FAITH AND MISSIONMr Adrian Fuller, Deputy PrincipalPlanning for the Community Action Programme is well underway. The timeline is included below.1. By now The RE Office/Student Office will have received written confirmation of your assignedplacement for Community Action Week.2. March (ieRing the placement to check to arrange a time for you to meet them & sign the form.before 1 stApril)3. 4 th April Year 10 Reflection Day – preparation for Community Action: what to expect, safety issues,legal issues, how to make the most of Community Action placement.4. April schoolholidaysVisit the placement with your partner/s to introduce yourselves and sign the CommunityAction contract. Students going to special schools need to go during school hours, sopreferably before the holidays.5. April 29 th Return your signed Community Action Contract to the envelope in your homeroom roll.All steps above are compulsory. Any student who misses the Reflection Day, will have to complete the appropriatetraining session with Ms Luscombe after school BEFORE the end of Term 1.The Year 10 Reflection Day will be held on Monday, 4 th April, at The Holy Cross Centre, Templestowe. On this daystudents will prepare for their Community Action time. Morning tea will be provided, but students should bring theirown lunch. Neat, warm casual clothes should be worn. Given the activities students will participating in, closed incomfortable shoes and loose clothes, including jeans/pants should be worn. Thongsor sandals are not permitted.If any Year 10 Student has not yet received written confirmation of their CommunityAction placement, or if there are any problems, they should see Mrs Allen as soon aspossible.Archbishop’s Address to Student Leaders On Tuesday, College Captain, SylviaRienks and Vice Captain, Bridget McKernan went with Ms Luscombe to ArchbishopHart’s Conversation with Student Leaders. Fr Chris Ryan also spoke to the studentson what difference it makes being a Christian leader. Some of Fr Chris’ points were:Love is the only power that can change the world. God is the source of all love.Power without love is anti-human. A world that excludes God is anti-human. Jesusshow us what love truly is, and ordinary people, although you may never hearof them, are changing the world. (pictures: Sylvia and Bridget withArchbishop Hart, Academy and Simonds College students)At the cake stall and Face Painting at the Athletics Day, we raised $670.This money will be sent to Caritas New Zealand for their work with earthquakeaffected people.On Thursday, Academy hosted “It Takes Two”, also as a fundraiser forCaritas New Zealand. Thank you everyone for your support. Planning forfundraising for disaster affected people in Japan has begun. Stay tuned.Academy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Secondary Education Inc. A0035660B88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

3 rd Week of LentProject Compassion, Week 3, brings you the story of Rosa.Rosa lives in Bolivia’s isolated Yuquí-Yuracaré Indigenous Community Lands. WithCaritas Australia’s support, these river communities have come together to identify theirstrengths and their needs. From this, the Ethno Eco Tourism project was born. Oneproject with three amazing outcomes: to provide an income, to protect the environmentand preserve their culture.Photo: Wilmer GalarzaMendozaYour donation to Project Compassion enables marginalised communities to participatein their own development and create a future free from poverty.www.caritas.org.auShoah Holocaust Memorial Service for Christians and all People of Good WillFor the sake of the present we do not forget the past.You are invited to gather...to reflect...to pray... as we remember the destruction of six million Jews in the Holocaust,the loss of something of our won humanity, and to look forward in hope to peace.Thursday 5 May 2011, 7.30 pm, St Paul’s Cathedral, Flinders and Swanston Streets, MelbourneAfter the service you are invited to share kosher light refreshments and conversation.(An initiative of the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne Committee for Interfaith Relations, Melbourne Archdiocesan Sub-Committee for Catholic-Jewish Relations and Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania Working Group onChristian-Jewish Relations.)Tuesday 8.05 am Morning Masses: All students and parents welcome at all masses. Masses are as follows: 29 thMarch: Mrs Appleby’s Religion in Society, 5 th April: Mr De Cata’s Religion in Society, 3 rd May: Mr Natoli’s Religion inSociety, 10 th May: 7 Blue.Ms Andrea Luscombe, Director of Faith and MissionDIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNINGInterim Reports and Parent Teacher InterviewsThe interim reports will be distributed to the students on the last day of term, Thursday April 7. These reports give aone page summary of your daughter’s progress in all her subjects. The report includes information regarding herunderstanding of the subject content, her level of participation in the class and her approach to her work. Thesubsequent Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on Thursday, May 5 (1.30 pm to 8.30pm) and Thursday May 12(1.30pm to 8.30pm).Year 9 and 10 Students Selecting to Study acceleration VCE Units in 2012.The College provides programs to allow high achieving Year 10 students the opportunity to study a VCE Unit 1&2subject as part of their Year 10 studies and high achieving Year 11 students to study a VCE Unit 3&4 subject as partof their Year 11studies.To be successful in the application to study an accelerated VCE Unit the Year 9 student and the Year 10 student mustdemonstrate on both her Semester One and Semester Two reports• No NS, or NGL grades in ANY Subject.• An average grade for ALL grades in all Subjects of a B or above.• No days absent without a College Approved Reason.These criteria look to identify high achieving students who have the maturity and work habits to cope successfully withthe high demands of acceleration in their VCE program.Application forms for the program will be available from Mr Hyland during the subject selection period in SemesterTwo.Assessment CalendarThe calendar is organized such that most tasks are identified as occurring in the given week. You will observe thatsome tasks have been allocated to a specific day.Academy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Secondary Education Inc. A0035660B88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

The College presents this Assessment Calendar to help students comply with our College expectation that allAssessment Tasks will be completed on the due date.For this newsletter, I have included both the last week of Term 1 and the first week of Term 2.March 28 Day 6Yr 7 English Analysis of a character or theme from Hitler’s Daughter’Yr 9 English Oral presentation based on short storiesYr 11 English Context: Encountering Conflict: ExpositoryYr 12 Eng Language SAC 1BYr 11 Studio Arts- Unit 1- Outcome 1- Visual DiaryYear 7 IT Word Processing FolderYr 8 IT Groups 1 & 2 Mercy Day Movie ProjectYr 12 Unit 3 & 4 Revolutions Sac OneApril 4 Day 1Yr 9 English Short Story AnalysisYr 11 VCE Art ‘Formal Interpretive Framework’ SACYr 9 / 10 MMD Pinnacle assignment due, Research assignment dueVET Interactive Digital Media Complete SAC 1Yr 10 RE Justice EssayUnit 3&4 Texts & Traditions: Report on the Historical and LiteraryBackground of Luke’s Gospel29 Day 7 30 Day 85 Day 2Yr 10 Digital ArtandPhotographyFolio 1 DueVCE DramaPeformanceAnalysis SAC(Outcome 3)6 Day 3Yr 10 Digital Art andPhotography Folio 1Due31 Day 97 Day 4Interim Reportsdistributed inHomeroomClasses finish at3.15pmEnd of Term 18 Day 5StaffProfessionalDevelopment DayNOCLASSESVISUAL ART DEPARTMENTMr Mark Hyland, Director of Teaching and LearningArt Academy’s Excursion to the Linden Centre for Contemporary Arts Postcard ShowOn Wednesday 16 th March, the Art Academy went on an adventure, an adventure to the “Linden Centre”. The LindenCentre for Contemporary Art Postcard Show is a fundraiser right in the heart of St. Kilda, housed in a lovely andhistorical building; they raise money to support the exhibition’s programs. Linden is a place where people can seecontemporary art in an informal and friendly environment. The Centre is filled with many pieces of 30cm x 30cm x30cm art. It was a great experience, enjoying the beautiful artwork by people from around Australia from ages asyoung as 5 to ages as old as 50. But this amazing experience wouldn’t have arisen, if it wasn’t for Ms Evansorganising this event and Mr. McInerney accompanying us on this adventure. But the clock struck 2:30 and eventuallythe adventure had to end. The Linden Art Postcard Show will continue until 27 th March, it’s a good place to visit and Ihope there will be many people visiting the Postcard show in the days ahead.Aesha Abenir, Year 8BGirls drawing at St KildaPostcards that the girls drew and sentIRCThe Joint Standing Committee on Cybersafety has commenced an inquiry into online safety and is keen to hear fromindividuals about their concerns and experiences. Submissions are required by the end of March but extra time maybe given by contacting the Committee Secretariat, details of which are on the following web site:http://www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/jscc/index.htmStudents may also complete an online survey about their experiences.Ms McPhee, Head of Information ServicesAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Secondary Education Inc. A0035660B88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

NOTICESON CAMPUSUNIFORM SHOPThere will be a 40% discount on the old style uniformThe Uniform Shop is open on the following days during school terms:Tuesdays—3.00pm to 4.00pm and Fridays—12.30pm to 1.30pm,The uniform shop will be open during the Term 1 holiday break on the following days and times:Wednesday, April 13 th 10.00am to 2.00pmThursday, April 14 th 10.00am to 2.00pmFriday, April 15 th10.00am to 2.00pmMrs Clorinda Novembre, Phone 9486 0130Dear Parents,WORK EXPERIENCEOur Year 10 students enjoy working in a variety of places during their WORK EXPERIENCE WEEK at the end of third termeach year. In order that their experience may be broadened we are seeking your assistance please. Does your workenvironment offer this opportunity and if so would you kindly indicate your details via the following form or email our WorkExperience Coordinator, Anne Marie Allan – annemarie.allan@academy.vic.edu.auPlease note: Students may access Academy’s Work Experience database via the College intranet. You may wish to explorewith your daughter, options for a suitable placement. Work Experience Forms can also be downloaded from the intranet.If you wish to discuss any matters relating to work experience please contact Anne Marie at the College on 9419 3044.WORK EXPERIENCE 2011NAME OF PARENTWORKPLACE ADDRESSWORKPLACE PHONEWORKPLACE EMAILTYPE OF WORK OFFERED……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………AVAILABILITY 19 - 23 September 2011? Yes NoFUTURE AVAILABILITY? Yes NoAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Secondary Education Inc. A0035660B88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

Academy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Secondary Education Inc. A0035660B88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

ACADEMY OF MARY IMMACULATE&SIMONDS CATHOLIC COLLEGE2011.OPENING NIGHTTHURSDAY 19 THMAY - 7:30PM IN THE SCHOOL HALLEVENING & MATINEE PERFORMANCESFRIDAY 20 TH MAY -7:30PM SATURDAY 21 ST MAY - 2:00PMFRIDAY 27 TH MAY -7:30PM SATURDAY 28 TH MAY - 2:00PMAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Secondary Education Inc. A0035660B88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au

The Academy of Mary Immaculate &Simonds Catholic CollegeProudly Present The 2011 Production…“Grease”Ticket SalesAdultChild/Concession/StudentFamily (2 Adults, 2 Children)$15$10$35NB Please indicate your preference (1-5). Be aware that there are a limited number of seats for eachperformance and ticket allocation cannot be guaranteed!All forms and monies due by Friday 29 th April. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grease Ticket Order FormPlease indicate the number of tickets required for each performance. Place payment and completed form in aclearly labeled envelope marked with “Grease”,and return the Academy Student Office no later thanFriday 29 th April. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Thank you.Student Name: _________________________________ Student Homeroom: ________Contact Phone No:______________________ Mobile No:_________________________ Opening Night – Thursday 19 th May at 7:30pmAdult ___ @ $15 = _________Child/Concession/Student ___ @ $10 = _________Family (1 ticket for 2 adults & 2 children) ___ @ $35 = _________Total no. of tickets: _____ Total = $_________ Friday 20 th May at 7:30pmAdult ___ @ $15 = _________Child/Concession/Student ___ @ $10 = _________Family (1 ticket for 2 adults & 2 children) ___ @ $35 = _________Total no. of tickets: _____Total = $_________ Saturday 21 th May at 2-00pm (Matinee)Adult ___ @ $15 = _________Child/Concession/Student ___ @ $10 = _________Family (1 ticket for 2 adults & 2 children) ___ @ $35 = _________Total no. of tickets: _____ Total = $_________ Friday 27 th MayAdult ___ @ $15 = _________Child/Concession/Student ___ @ $10 = _________Family (1 ticket for 2 adults & 2 children) ___ @ $35 = _________Total no. of tickets: _____ Total = $_________ Saturday 28 th May at 2-00pm (Matinee)Adult ___ @ $15 = _________Child/Concession/Student ___ @ $10 = _________Family (1 ticket for 2 adults & 2 children) ___ @ $35 = _________Total no. of tickets: _____ Total = $_________Academy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Secondary Education Inc. A0035660B88 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au