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The wonderful thing about Advent is that it brings with it, not just the dawn of a new Liturgical Year, but also the notion of rebirth and a reminder about the importance of hope.
Luke’s Gospel has the compelling declaration: “[s]tay awake, praying at all times for the strength to survive all that is going to happen, and to stand with confidence before the Son of Man” (Luke 21: 36). This is a call to hope itself and a belief that things will improve in time. Of course, this notion is founded in the love of Christ and embedded with the knowledge that God is with us, God supports us and God is by our side in the most challenging of times. Given the COVID-19 impacted year we have experienced, what better time than for Advent to enliven us and strengthen our faith.
END OF YEAR PRESENTATION & AWARDS
With the delay in the construction of the College Hall, and the virtual inability to use an external site, the College has altered its approach to various Award & Prize Giving in 2021. Certificates and various awards will be distributed across next week.
Major Awards (Years 7 -11) will be distributed on Monday Week 11 (13th December). Unfortunately at this stage parents/carers whose children will be receiving major awards will not be able to be on site.
With differing restrictions governing Year 12 Graduations, students in Year 12 2021 will receive various awards and Major Awards at their Twilight Graduation on Monday evening 13 December, with double-vaxxed parents/carers able to come on site. Please contact the College Office if you have any queries.
CHRISTMAS-THEMED MUFTI DAY
On this coming Monday 6th December, students will be able to opt in to a Christmas-themed Mufti Day. Students who wish to be involved will be required to provide a gold coin donation. These funds will go towards fundraising efforts for Year 11 and the 2021 St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper Appeal.
Students taking part will need to wear appropriate clothes and jewellery {i.e. outfits must be modest and adhere to the College dress policy (ensuring all students wear enclosed footwear) including their College backpack}.
STAFFING 2022
In my final newsletter for the year I will be acknowledging any staff who will be leaving us in 2021. Equally, new staff to the College will be named. More detailed introductions about them will be provided in early 2022.
DEBATING
Well done to our Year 8 MISA Debating team who were Runner’s Up in this year’s MISA Debating Competition. The team has virtually been undefeated for two years, and once again, did themselves and the College proud in this year’s Grand Final. We encourage all students involved to take part in Debating in Year 9.
Prayer
I thank Marist Brother Peter Carroll FMS for the following Advent reflection:
Tuesday Afternoon Sport - 2022
Sport Permission notes for 2022 have been released via the Compass portal at the end of Week 8 and are due by Monday 6th December 2021. All questions relating to the sporting activities for 2022 need to be submitted via the Compass portal.
Students in Years 9 and 10 completed their sport elective choices for 2022 in Week 8 of this term. For elective choices to be allocated, permission notes need to be returned by the due date.
Sport Awards Assembly - Friday 10th December
2021 has been a successful year for Magdalene Catholic College in all aspects of competition for Sport. These achievements will be celebrated including MISA teams, Diocesan teams, Special achievement awards and Age Champions of all carnivals at the end of year Sports Awards Assembly. Congratulations to all students on their participation and achievements throughout the year and we are looking forward to a complete year of competition and events in 2022.
NSWCCC Sport Selections
Please contact Mrs Andruschko to find out further details about the 2022 NSWCCC Trials for the sports listed below. Registrations will open in the coming weeks, with all registrations for individual sports being completed online. Students must be playing a high level of competition in the sport to attend the NSWCCC trials.
Further information, including closing dates can be found at the CSNSW Sport website -
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Event |
Closing Date |
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CCC Softball |
4th February |
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CCC Cricket Boys |
11th February |
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CCC Cricket Girls |
1st March |
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CCC Tennis |
18th February |
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CCC Baseball |
21st February |
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CCC Golf |
11th March |
Please contact Mrs Andruschko if there are any questions or information about Sport at the College. The sport email is mcc-sport-list@dow.catholic.edu.au
LOST PROPERTY
We have a number of items in lost property - including some new sports jackets, without names. If your child has lost anything, please send them to the College Office. Items not claimed by the end of the term will be donated to the Second Hand uniform shop.
NOONE UNIFORM SHOP
The Magdalene Uniform shop is now open for online orders, prebooked fitting appointments and phone fitting appointments.
We are still under COVID customer number restrictions so we advise it is essential to make a booking for all uniform fittings.
We recommend to make a face-to-face fitting appointment, phone fitting appointment or purchase your uniform via our online store in December to guarantee your size being available. There are many appointment times still available in December.
We will not be taking bookings in January as all uniforms need to be ordered or purchased prior to 16th December 2021.
Online shop or to make a booking use the link below:
Email: MCC@noone.com.au
Telephone: 7209 3736