On Wednesday we recognized Remembrance Day, which is celebrated on the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. An on-line whole school ceremony was held and was hosted by our Year 7 student leaders, who are to be commended on their efforts. A minutes silence was also observed and dedicated to those soldiers who died fighting to protect the nation. We remember in faith all who have served, and continue serving in our armed forces, especially those who have died and those wounded in battle.
We also remember at this time to pray for healing and peace; that one day, all peoples will lay down their arms and embrace one another as brothers and sisters in one human family. Lord our God, on this day of remembrance, we entrust all our prayers and needs to your infinite mercy. Help us to become ever more mindful of the bonds that unite us as a human family despite our differences. Heal our inner wounds and outward divisions, that one day our world might live in your true and lasting peace.
This week’s theme Always Was, Always Will Be, recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years, and we celebrate this them in NAIDOC Week. As a College that has a strong indigenous focus, we take this opportunity to acknowledge our ongoing support in working towards Reconciliation with the original inhabitants of this great land – Australia.
Perth artist Tyrown Waigana designed the artwork for the 2020 National NAIDOC poster. It is interesting to read what inspired his design:
“The Rainbow Serpent came out of the Dreamtime to create this land. It is represented by the snake and it forms the shape of Australia which symbolises how it created our lands. The colour from the Rainbow Serpent is reflected on to the figure to display our connection to it, thus our connection to country. The overlapping colours on the outside is the Dreamtime. The figure inside the shape of Australia is a representation of Indigenous Australians showing that this country - since the dawn of time - always was and always will be Aboriginal land.”
This week, numerous activities have been organised at the College to celebrate NAIDOC week.
We received some very good news this week! With the new easing of restrictions, we are now able to conduct an onsite Year 10 Graduation Ceremony and Assembly with our Year 10 students. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing restrictions, parents and carers will not be able to attend the event. We will however be livestreaming the Graduation Ceremony and parents can watch the event from their homes. The Graduation ceremony will be held on the evening of Thursday 26 November from 6:00pm. Given that we only recently received CEM endorsement to hold the event, more detailed information regarding the Graduation will be provided to parents early next week.
Please join us via our live recording of the 2020 Academic Awards Evening from 7:00pm on Wednesday December 2. A link to this event will be provided via Direqt Message to all students and families and will be a celebration of the academic success of our students in such a challenging year.
Further information will be provided to student recipients over the next couple of weeks.
Students who are studying a VCE or VET subject at CRC Sydenham in 2021 will commence their headstart program on either Tuesday December 1 or Wednesday December 2. Please see how the program will look:
Tuesday December 1: 2021 Year 10 VCAL students @ CRC Sydenham (times tbc)
Wednesday December 2: 2021 Year 10 VCE and VET students @ CRC Sydenham (times tbc)
Wednesday December 2: 2021 VCE CRCCS students (period 5 and 6)
Students will be meeting with Mr Adam Ray next week for further information about this.
Mon 16 Nov Year 10 immunizations (Year 10s may wear PE uniform)
Mon 23 Nov Casual clothes day for Uganda school
Wed 25 Nov Year 10 last day of classes
Thu 26 Nov Year 10 Farewell Assembly Per 1 & 2
Final dismissal @ 11:00 am
Graduation Ceremony 6:00pm – 10:00pm (live-streamed)
Mon 30 Nov VCE Headstart Program at CRC Sydenham
Wed 2 Dec An Evening of Excellence – Presentation & Awards Night (live-streamed)
Thu 3 Dec Year 7 – 9 final dismissal @ 12:45
With less than three weeks remaining, it is important that we finish well, and continue to adhere to COVID safe guidelines.
Laptops
Students should be indoors when using their laptop. Especially at recess and lunch.
However, we would encourage students to be outside and tech free at break-times, for the sake of their personal health.
Parish & staff carpark
Parents should not be using the internal carpark for pick-ups and drop-offs. This carpark should only be used when parents have a prearranged reason for entering the school.
Uniform
If an item of uniform is due for replacement, then it should be done so this year. Students should always be in full correct uniform up until they are dismissed on the final day.
Please contact a Year Level Leader if you have any questions regarding this.
Heaven – The Four Last Things
With the restrictions now eased many of us have been reunited with our families and loved ones once again. This has been met with great happiness and jubilation. In a way this wonderful experience on earth is a foretaste of heaven. Heaven is the state of everlasting union with God which fills the person with perfect happiness and joy. However, even if we reflect on our happiest moments in our lives, nothing compares to the joy we will experience in heaven. It is important for us to have our sights set on the supernatural. St Augustine experienced a time when God was unknown to him and he was seeking happiness from somewhere else until he finally realised 'You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless till they rest in you!'
Our Catholic Faith teaches us of The Four Last Things – Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell. It is a wonderful reminder for us to be concerned about things beyond this earth. To be aware that when we depart this life our souls will live on.
Remembrance Day Liturgy
This year marked the 75th Anniversary of the end of the Second World war. As the world welcomed peace, thousands returned home to their loved ones. Our College community commemorated Remembrance Day through a live streamed liturgy led by our wonderful Year 7 Leaders – Ava N 7Lingiari, Nyankat D 7 Wonga, Jessica K 7 Kororoit and Rahma A 7 Marin-Kurang. The liturgy was a time to pray in thanksgiving to God for sacrifices made by those who served and are currently serving as well as praying for peace in our world. We were reminded of Jesus’ words in the Gospel of John, “My command is this: Love each other as I have love you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay ones life for one’s friends.”
Sunday Gospel Focus
Mt 25:14-30
The rich man, his servants and the talents.
2022 Year 11, Enrolment Information Evening Online
When - Monday 23 November 2020
6:30pm - Virtual Tour of the College
7:00pm - Enrolment presentation, Q & A
7:35pm – VCE/VET Classes information (for families who have a child completing a course at CRC Sydenham 2021 Year 10).
Further information will be forthcoming.
Any queries please contact Gina Zumbo - enrolments@crcs.vic.edu.au or 9361 0004
Important changes for 2020 only
The final eligibility date for CSEF in 2020 has been extended from 14 April until 5 October 2020.
Families holding a valid means-tested concession card or temporary foster parents are eligible to apply. The normal special consideration arrangements continue in addition.
Payments will be made at 50 per cent of the standard per student rates for families eligible between 15 April and 5 October 2020.
Applications must be submitted through to the school for processing by 25 November 2020.
Further information is available at
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/Pages/csef.aspx
Please complete above the below application form and return the completed signed form along with a copy of your current health care card to mkrsteski@crccs.vic.edu.au
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/about/programs/health/CSEF-Application-Form-2020.pdf
Melton City Council has confirmed the second and final round of Year 7 Immunisations for Monday 9 November 2020.
Parents/Carers should have already completed their child’s consent card earlier this year. If you have not completed yours, or are in doubt, please contact Michelle Kugele at the College by Friday 30 October.
If you child has visited their GP or health care professional and received their final dose of the Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine (HPV), please notify Michelle at the College or the Melton City Council’s Immunisation Officer, Zoe Galley, at 9747 7246.
As part of our COVID-Safe health procedures onsite, the nurses will wear full PPE when providing immunisations to students. All students will also be temperature tested prior to administering the vaccine, as per Melton City Council Guidelines.
If you have further questions about the immunisations sessions, please contact the Melton City Council on 9747 7246 or Michelle at the College on 9217 8000.
Melton City Council has confirmed the second and final round of Year 10 Immunisations for Monday 16 November 2020.
In the Year 10s first week back of onsite learning students will be issued with a new consent card to be returned by the 6th November.
If you child has visited their GP or health care professional and received the Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine, please notify Michelle at the College or the Melton City Council’s Immunisation Officer, Zoe Galley, at 9747 7246.
As part of our COVID-Safe health procedures onsite, the nurses will wear full PPE when providing immunisations to students. All students will also be temperature tested prior to administering the vaccine, as per Melton City Council Guidelines.
If you have further questions about the immunisations sessions, please contact the Melton City Council on 9747 7246 or Michelle at the College on 9217 8000.
Current CRCCS families please follow the person icon on the top right hand side of our college website to view important links to our internal portal pages such as SEQTA, PTO, CareMonkey (Operoo) etc.
This is a quick note to inform you that our digital forms and school operations platform provider, CareMonkey, will be rebranding as ‘Operoo’: School processes, without the paperwork.
Operoo’s mission is to help schools eliminate operational inefficiencies so that every dollar and every minute possible can be spent on a students’ education.
The name change will occur the week beginning Monday August 3rd. How you use the service, as well as the ownership and operation of the company, will remain unchanged.
You can continue using the system, and its mobile application, as usual. Just be aware that, after Monday August 3rd, emails and notifications sent from the system will start appearing under the new name ‘Operoo’. You will also be automatically diverted to the new Operoo website if you go to the old CareMonkey website.
We look forward to continuing to digitise, streamline and automate our processes for you with Operoo.
School Fees
Payment plans for school fees are still available. Please download a direct debit form and return it to Reception at your earliest convenience.
Please note that school fee statements are now being sent out by email. If you do however require a paper copy, please contact the finance department.
Year 9 & 10 MacBook Program
Year 9 & 10 MacBook program payment of $490.00 is now overdue If you have not paid for your child’s 2020 MacBook please contact the College Finance department to arrange payment as soon as possible.
2021 Year 7 MacBook Program
MacBook program direct debits have commenced for Grade 6 students that have been accepted into Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs for 2021. If you are having any problems with your direct debit or would still like to set up a payment plan please contact our Finance department.
The 2021 MacBook Program payment of $1977 is due in full on 29 November 2020.
Please note that due to the new Stage 4 Restrictions, we will no longer be accepting cash payments at the College, until further notice. We will however, still be taking fee payments over the phone and you can still direct deposit fees into the school bank account, as per the details on your school fee statement. When making a direct debit payment, please ensure you use the reference on the bottom of your statement to ensure we can identify who the payment is for.
Should you have any queries with regards to this matter, or any other fee related matters, please call the College finance department to discuss.
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