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Magdalene’s response to COVID-19
I would like to personally thank our parent/carer and student community for their fantastic response to incredibly trying circumstances in recent weeks.
I do appreciate that you may feel inundated with recent communications from the College. However, I have to say I am very impressed by the way in which our students have embraced their new online platform and the way in which they have shown resilience, planning and hard work.
I commend our teachers as well as they accustom themselves to new online learning arrangements and protocols.
This stated, while we are hearing positive stories and feedback, we strongly encourage parents/carers to contact the relevant teacher, Leader of Learning or Year Coordinator if they need support or if there are any questions at all about lessons or Google Classroom. If there are any issues with direct communication with an individual, please contact the College Office.
Financial Difficulties
We are completely aware that recent shutdowns and business closures will make financial challenges a reality for many families.
Please remember (as per my letter “Measures to support families through the COVID-19 situation” on Wednesday) that Catholic Education Wollongong has provided the option for families to defer payment for up to four months and that the offer to seek fee support is a genuine one.
I will be speaking to our P & F early next term about ways in which we can promote businesses that have a connection to the Magdalene community when the COVID-19 situation improves in the future.
ENROLMENT APPLICATIONS – Year 7 2021
Please note that the deadline for applications (April 6) has not changed. Late applications will still be accepted – but we do make a clear note about the date/s when applications are submitted, and this may or may not impact on possible enrolment. Obviously, we would show understanding to anyone who was directly impacted by COVID-19 who submits a late application.
Given the potential issues of meeting with individuals, face-to-face and in close proximity, the College is currently exploring what enrolment interviews may look like next term.
Supporting Online Learning
Miss Stephanie Phillips, Leader of Teaching and Learning
In the past week, a new world of learning has opened up for parents, students and teachers. At Magdalene Catholic College, we remain committed to providing quality learning with students at the centre of all we do. Our staff have dedicated themselves to producing appropriate and challenging online learning experiences and we thank parents for their support of student learning.
There has been much communication from the College regarding the transition to online learning, updated HSC assessment requirements and guidelines for students during this period. Please ensure that you are familiar with critical documents (shared through COMPASS) including, Online Assessment Guidelines: HSC, Assessment 7-12 and Online Learning: Parent Letter (a student version has also been sent).
To read information from NESA relating to COVID-19 and the HSC, the cancellation of NAPLAN and online learning, please use the following link:
At the forefront of our minds is the need to support students. We acknowledge that learning how to learn online can be a challenge and again encourage communication with our staff regarding this. Pastoral Teachers are providing small online tasks to their pastoral classes to continue teacher/student communication and monitor student engagement. Teaching staff are following processes to call home if a student has not been engaging with online content or completing tasks for multiple lessons.
We encourage students to set up an organised study space and have a routine each day. Some students may elect to follow their daily timetable, including break times. Senior students especially may review work set for the day and create their own daily plan for how to best complete their learning. Regardless of their approach, students must be completing set tasks, enjoying adequate breaks with some physical activity and having some time away from technology each day.
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As we continue to learn together, parents are encouraged to contact subject teachers or pastoral teachers with relevant questions. If there are further concerns or questions, please contact one of the following members of staff: Mr Shaun Houghton, Curriculum Coordinator - Assessments and Learning Concerns houghtons01@dow.catholic.edu.au Miss Stephanie Phillips, Leader of Teaching and Learning - Learning Concerns phillipss01@dow.catholic.edu.au Mrs Ivana Forner, Pastoral Care Coordinator - Pastoral / Wellbeing Concerns |
Accessing Digital Learning Resources @ Magdalene
To support your child in using online and digital resources as part of their remote learning consider the following questions.
- Does your child know how to access their College Google account?
- Does your child know their username and password?
- Does your child know how to access and complete work using Google Classroom?
- Does your child know how to submit work through Google Classroom?
If you and your child are unsure about the answer to these or any IT related questions you can lodge an IT support request using help desk link below.
http://help.dow.catholic.edu.au/ or email Supportm01@dow.catholic.edu.au
The important College links that students need to support their online learning can be found on the student compass page these include:
Oliver: The College Library management system where students can borrow digital and audio books. The Oliver homepage has been updated making it easy to access digital and audio books.
Encyclopedia Britannica: Is unique product that contains thousands of timely, relevant, and essential articles drawn from the Encyclopedia Britannica itself, as well as from the Britannica Concise Encyclopedia, the Britannica Encyclopedia of World.
https://school.eb.com.au/levels
ClickView: This is the College Video Learning platform that allows students to access curriculum related Colleges video material to assist with their learning.
https://online.clickview.com.au/
Audible Free access
Audible is the world's largest producer and provider of spoken-word entertainment and audiobooks. The company has given free access to students while schools are closed.
Students can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids.
https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Scibo
SCRIBO is an AI based application that allows students to quickly assess and gain insights into writing skills for any level of writing. Students can sign in using their College username and password to access Scribo.
Term 1 Week 9
The College has seen significant changes in the sporting events at school, Diocesan and NSWCCC level over the last week. Please see these details below.
Tuesday Sport
MISA Sport
Congratulations to all students for their participation in MISA throughout Term 1. Due to the early suspension of matches, final placings are shown below. In particular, congratulations to the Year 7-9 Girls Hockey team and Miss Angelopoulos for finishing first place in the MISA East Zone
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SPORT |
Final Placing |
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Cricket Yr 7-9 Girls Mr Bubb |
3rd |
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Basketball Yr 10-12 Boys Mr Wakeling |
3rd |
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Basketball Yr 10-12 Girls Mr Dowdell |
4th |
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Softball Yr 7-9 Boys Miss Gavin |
3rd |
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Hockey Yr 7-9 Girls Miss Angelopoulos |
1st |
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Oz Tag Yr 10-12 Boys Mr Manns |
3rd |
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Oz Tag Yr 10-12 Girls Mrs McAllister |
2nd |
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Volleyball Yr 7-9 Girls Miss Barillaro |
4 th |
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Volleyball Yr 7-9 Boys Mr Morrison |
3rd |
Well done to all teams and their coaches for their efforts this term.
Diocesan Sport
Diocesan Swimming Carnival - Friday 13th March
Congratulations to all students who attended the Diocesan Swimming Carnival at Corrimal Pool on Friday 13th March - Thomas Bertie, Kaneisha Cox, Mikhayla Cox, Travis Danswan, Blake Demeary, Caitlin Demeary, Alice Dunlop, Grace Cossins, Olivia Farrell, Jasmine Groucutt, Christian Hoffman, Alexander Jeffries, Anna Jeffries, Satoka Nagata, Joel Parish, Nathan Secheny, Charlotte Augustin, Christopher Fergie, Sarah MacDonald, Jacob Simpson, Aleksandar Moore, Tara Small and Luke Small. All students represented the College with great spirit and sportsmanship and many students achieved personal best results on the day. Thank you to all the parents and Mrs Taccone who helped out at the carnival.
Congratulations to the following students for receiving Age Champions and Runner-up Age Champions on the day:
- Jacob Simpson - 17 years boys Age Champion
- Caitlin Demeary - 14 years girls second Runner Up
- Aleksandar Moore - 13 years boys Age Champion
Please be advised that all Diocesan Sporting Trials and Events have been temporarily suspended until further notice. Details can be found at https://www.dow.catholic.edu.au/sport/diocesan-sport-news/
CCC Events
As with Diocesan Sporting events, all CSNSW Sporting Events have been suspended until further notice. Further information on specific sports can be found at
https://csnsw.sport/news/events-suspended
College Carnivals
Due to the current guidelines and recommendations, the College Cross Country Carnival (Tuesday 31st March) and the College Athletics Carnival (Wednesday 8th April) have been cancelled. Due to the temporary suspension of carnivals at Diocesan and NSWCCC level, there has not been a reschedule date set for these carnivals.
If there are any questions about sport, please contact Mrs Andruschko.
Importance of physical activity
During these changing times, the importance of regular physical activity remains crucial. Our participation and involvement has changed as a result of the restrictions for organised sports, fitness areas and centres, however, options to be physically active are possible around the home environment and adhering to the social distancing guidelines. Some of these options include:
- Fitness based activities that can be completed at home (inside or outside) such as:
- Design and complete a body weight circuit (of 5-10 activities) ranging in time from 30 - 60 seconds. These activities can include skipping, sit-ups, push-ups, burpees, jumping jacks, mountain climbers, tricep dips, lunges, squats.
- These activities can also be completed individually and provide a break after sitting for periods of time.
- Go for a 20 minute (or longer) walk or jog.
- Sport based activities such as :
- Kicking a football outside.
- Playing handball against a wall.
- Shooting some basketball hoops.
- Fitness based apps or youtube and online resources:
- Yoga or pilates session (For example - Yoga with Adrienne https://yogawithadriene.com/yoga-for-teens/)
- Mindfulness guided meditation (Suggested apps include Smiling Minds, Headspace)
- Fitness apps such as the 7-minute workout, 30-day fitness challenge.
It is important to remember that physical activity provides many benefits for all aspects of our health and this is highly relevant to young people in these changing times. Students are encouraged to consider these options above not only to help balance all aspects of their health but to provide variety as we continue to be engaged in the online learning environment.
Mrs Andruschko
On Friday March 13, students in the Year 10 Elective Music class, attended a concert by the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra at City Recital Hall, Sydney. The program for the evening was titled ‘Vivaldi’s Venice’ and featured passionate and sought-after French harpist Xavier de Maistre. The concert featured technically demanding and expressive performances of Baroque repertoire from Vivaldi to Marcello. The students were inspired by the performances and repertoire presented, which complimented the current unit of Baroque Music being studied in class. Special thanks to Mrs Curtis and Mr Mäe for attending on the evening.
Mr Mäe
The parish website will post daily notices, reflections and prayers. We encourage families to visit our website to keep in touch with what is happening in the parish.
Both Father Michael and Father Joseph are saying Mass daily.
Fr David will celebrate livestreamed Masses at 5pm Saturday and 10am Sunday. These Masses will not be open for worshippers.
Aboriginal Catholic Ministry
6 Laurel Place
MACQUARIE FIELDS NSW 2564
Telephone: 02 9605 1838
or
02 9603 9797
A.C.M. HOLY TRINITY MINTO Fax: 02 9605 1836
Thursday, 26th March 2020
Due to the current global and national health crisis presently being experienced, we regretfully advise, that our annual Appin Massacre Memorial Ceremony scheduled for Sunday, 19th April 2020 has been cancelled.
As a sign of mourning and respect, we would kindly request that your school fly your flags at half-mast on Friday, 17th April, 2020 in honour of the Dharawal people, who sadly lost their lives on this day in 1816.
It is important to Remember and Acknowledge the Massacre of the known 14 Dharawal men, women and children, as we owe them a great deal.
We hope and pray all staff and students have a safe and happy holiday.
Yours sincerely,
Sr Kerry Macdermott OLN
Aboriginal Catholic Ministry/Winga Myamly Co-ordinator
To our valued customers,
During these challenging and uncertain times, we have seen the widespread struggle of the broader Sydney community to obtain goods from local supermarkets. As a result of this, we see the opportunity to help our community by extending our foodservice offerings to the public. This will enable members of the public, particularly those that are vulnerable in the current health crisis, to receive goods via pick-up from our warehouse or by home delivery. Our home delivery service will be available to the Greater Sydney Metropolitan Area.
Some of the products from our vast range include eggs, cheese, flour, sugar, oils, pasta, canned tomatoes and pasta sauces, prepared meals, frozen vegetables and seafood as well as pre-packed meat and poultry (both frozen and fresh) including our much loved kid friendly Chook’d range.
We also offer a wide range of cleaning products, such as disinfectants and hand-wash (no toilet paper, unfortunately). For our full range, please visit our websites:
https://islanderfoodservice.com.au
Although our products typically come in bulk, they could easily be shared amongst, family, friends and neighbours. For more information about Alfred Foods & Islander Foodservice, including price lists and any orders, please contact our office by phone at 97328055/97328000 or via email at sales@alfredfoods.com.au.
We welcome you to share this information with your friends, family and members of your school community.
Together we will get through this difficult period.
From all of us at Alfred Foods and Islander Foodservice.
Regards
Tina Dias
Business Development Manager
Tel: 02 9732 8000
Fax: 02 9729 0788