From the Principal – Ms Gilda Pussich
Remembrance Day – 11 November
We pause to remember, at the 11 Hour of the 11 Day of the 11 Month, the armistice that ended World War I came into force, bringing to an end four years of hostilities that cost the lives of 62 000 Australians and more than 20 million worldwide. Few Australian families were left untouched by the events of World War I, most had lost a father, son, daughter, brother, sister or friend. As a College, staff and students together stopped and prayed in remembrance of those who fought in wars past and present.
In Flanders Fields
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That marks our place: and in the sky
The larks, still bravely sining, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
by John McCrae
I had the privilege of attending the Remembrance Day ceremony at Cabra-Vale Diggers along with Natalia Sheebo (College Captain 2023) and Mariam Gudady (Arena House Captain 2023) who laid a wreath on behalf of the College. At this ceremony, Chaplain Jeffrey Deuble (Australian Army) reminded us that Australians fought and died not for our land but for our principles and values – Freedom for all people, Compassion for others, Justice, Respect and Honesty. He reminded us of our responsibility to in remember the past to avoid repeating it.
Thank you to our staff and students who attended other local services:
- Smithfield RSL – Mrs Flanagan with Hayley Zappia (College House Captain 2023) and Alyssa Ferreri (Henderson House Captain 2023)
- Fairfield RSL – Mrs Toohey with Josette Grima (College Vice Captain 2023) and Mary Anoya (College Portfolio Captain 2023)
The Ode
“they shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them”
Lest We Forget
Parent Advisory Group Meeting – 6pm on 16 November 2022
Our final Parent Advisory Group meeting for 2022 will be held on Wednesday 16 November commencing at 6pm. This meeting will be held in the College Meeting Room and can also be joined via Zoom. Current and new members are welcome to attend. Please email Rosemary Gerardis (Acting Principal’s PA) at rosemary.gerardis@syd.catholic.edu.au or call the College on 9725 4322 if are attending.
Late Start Tuesday 15 November 2022
The school day will commence at 9.45am sharp on Tuesday 15 November 2022. All students should be at school by 9.30am. The later start is due to a one-hour stop work (strike).
Students may arrive at school using the school buses and at the normal start time as supervision will be provided in the morning from 8.30am. When the first bell rings at 9.40am, students move directly to their Period 1 classroom ready to commence at 9.45am (there will be no Homeroom time). Students need to come prepared for all lessons from Periods 1 to 6 as normal school work and assessments will run throughout the day.
Thank you for your ongoing support of the College and please accept my apologies for any inconvenience.
Sydney Catholic Schools Visual Art Showcase
Athra Istifan (Year 12) has been selected to exhibit her Body of Work at the Sydney Catholic Schools HSC Visual Arts Showcase Exhibition at the McGlade Gallery ACU from 24 – 30 March 2023 featuring exemplary SCS HSC visual artists.
Congratulations to Athra and her talented teachers for this high standard of achievement.
McGlade Gallery Exhibition Dates
March 24 : Opening Night 6 – 8pm
March 25 : General Admission 11 – 4pm
March 27 – 30 : 9 – 4pm
Athra Istifan’s Body of Work – The Pack (2022)
Description: The inextricable bond between bloodlines connects and defines one’s sense of identity through the interrelationships of our childhood. Emotionally charged and ambivalent qualities manifest as sibling attachments may be anger and irritation, but often they’re made up of equal parts of affection and love relevant to our own individual experiences and perspectives. Each artwork symbolises a sibling relationship within my family and their intrinsically animalistic nature. The calm and subtle approach of graphite pencils reveals a serene and tranquil appeal to elude the perspective of predatory behaviours. My series explores the characteristics and features that reflect the progression of each sibling and how they are linked to my growth.
Expressive Form, Drawing, Influencing Artists: Graeme Base and Frida Khalo
Enrolling Now
There are very limited places for 2023. We are also enrolling for 2024. Please contact the College for enrolment.
Free webinar, Vaping – ‘short and sweet’ What do parents need to know?
Webinar Details
DATE: Thursday 17th November, 2022
TIME: 7.00 – 8.30pm
VENUE: online
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/BR3b1TsHT5 or scan the QR code on the flyer included in this newsletter.
