Week 4 - Hennessy Catholic College

Hennessy Catholic College Seek the Truth

NEWSLETTER E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.hccy.nsw.edu.au

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Dr Peter Webster – Principal to recognise what God is offering them – Jesus will 08 August 2012 – No 25 Readings: Exodus 16:2-4, 1215, Psalm 77:3-4, 23be our nourishment for eternal life. 25.54 Rv.24, Eph 4:17:.20-24, John 6:24-35. What is happening at Hennessy From The Principal Gospel John 6:24-35

Maggie Hamilton – Parent Forum

When the people saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they got into boats and crossed to Capernaum to look for Jesus. When they found him on the other side, they said to him, ‘Rabbi, when did you come here?’ Jesus answered: ‘I tell you most solemnly, you are not looking for me because you have seen the signs but because you had all the bread you wanted to eat. Do not work for food that cannot last, but work for food that endures to eternal life, the kind of food the Son of Man is offering you, for on him the Father, God himself, has set his seal.’ Then they said to him, ‘What must we do if we are to do the works that God wants?’ Jesus gave them this answer, ‘This is working for God: you must believe in the one he has sent.’ So they said, ‘What sign will you give to show us that we should believe in you? What work will you do? Our fathers had manna to eat in the desert; as scripture says: He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’ Jesus answered: ‘I tell you most solemnly, it was not Moses who gave you bread from heaven, it is my Father who gives you the bread from heaven, the true bread; for the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.’ ‘Sir,’ they said ‘give us that bread always.’ Jesus answered: ‘I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never be hungry; he who believes in me will never thirst.’

On the 29 August the College has engaged Maggie Hamilton to work with our welfare coordinators, staff and our parent community.

‘I am the bread of life’, Jesus declares. If you ‘believe’, he tells us – if you have faith that is able

All parents are cordially invited to attend the parent forum on this evening. Maggie will address current research affecting boys and girls. This will provide some answers to your concerns. Youth Muster On Friday 31 August it is expected that all students will attend the Youth Muster. The evening begins at 6pm. Families are most welcome. Contract Renewal process I wish to acknowledge the successful contract renewals for Megan Jasprizza, Camille Carberry, Owen Pippard, Alexis Phillips and Phil Mitchell. This followed consultation with parents, students and staff. Congratulations Mobile Phone Policy Mobile Phones can be a useful piece of technology in today’s society, provided their use is appropriate. However, they can disrupt the learning environment and account for much of student’s lateness to class. When used inappropriately they can be used to bully and harass other students. STUDENTS ARE PERMITTED TO USE THEIR MOBILE PHONE: •

Before school until the bell rings at 8.45am

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During Recess On the playground at lunchtime After school ends

STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO USE THEIR MOBILE PHONE AT SCHOOL: • • • • •

After the bell rings at 8.45am Between periods during the day During classes PC time and Assemblies Anytime in the Library

Mobile phones are to be turned off at any other time. They are not to be used to check the time, for listening to music or for checking messages. If parents need to make contact with their child during class time it is made through the front office.

14th & 15th Aug – Sydney Netball 16th Aug – Yr10 Interviews 17th Aug – Trivia Night – 7pm Start.

Assessments Due Week 5 Year 7 Year 8 – Maths Year 9 – Food Tech Year 10 –Maths, Food Tech Year 11 – Applied, General, Ext1 Maths, Physics, SSCi Message from the Parish Office:

FROM THE PARISH OFFICE I would strongly encourage all parents to check the images on their children’s phone. University Pathway Students and community members who are interested in pursuing university study in the areas of education, health or business are invited to contact the College. At this stage we are gathering expression of interest from members of our region who have a desire to undertake a university pathway. Mums and dads, as well as, students can submit an application. Please contact Mrs Jenny Holloway on 6382 1486. More information will follow the application.

Dr Peter Webster Principal

FROM THE OFFICE: Feast of the Assumption - Holy Day of Obligation Wednesday 15th August Mass Times: Vigil 5.45pm Tuesday 14th Church. Wed: 8.30am Church, 10.00am St. Mary’s Primary School 12.05. Hennessy College; 5.45pm Church. WORLD YOUTH DAY RIO 2013- is less than one year away! For young people interested in joining the official Archdiocesan pilgrimage, an information session will be held on Saturday 18 August from 9:00 -10:00am at the Rheinberger Centre, Yarralumla. For more information, please contact Daniela Kesina [email protected] YOUTH MUSTER Friday 31 August from 6.00pm -9.30pm a regional youth gathering at our parish. There will be Mass, some personal reflection, quiet prayer, a good meal.....for the young and the young at heart. The NET team from Canberra are providing leadership and some music. Sport:

Dates for Your Diary:

Week Event

Date

5

Netball

14th & 15th Aug

13th Aug – Yr 10 Interviews

6

Archdiocesan Athletics

23rd Aug

14th Aug - ICAS Maths Comp

9

CCC Athletics

14th Sept

6th Aug – 10th Aug HSC Trial Exams th

9 Aug – Yr 9 Elective Meeting.

Parent Survey

Science:

Professor Frink Science Quiz 2012" Each week there will be a science question put into the newsletter. The first person who gets to the Science Department and tells Mr Boshier the correct answer will win a freddo! The person who answers the most correctly through the year will win the coveted 2012 Professor Frink trophy. Don't run Week 4. What is the atomic number of the element Californium?

Young Basketball Association Representative Trials for 2013 Under 12 Boys (2002-2003) Under 14 Girls (20002001) and under 16 (1999-1998) Boys and Girls. Will be held

Friday 17th August 2012 At Young PCYC. 12 Boys and 14 Girls – 4.30pm 16 Boys and Girls – 5.00pm All Welcome. More details available at the office.

Attached to today’s Newsletter is a survey. Could you please complete and return it to the College Office. In the alternative please feel free to email your response to: [email protected]

Mercy Walk for Women 28k Walk, Boorowa to Galong Sunday 23rd September 2012 To raise much needed funds for Karinya House. Nominations Close Monday 17th Sept 2012. For more information please contact Teena McGrath On Ph: 62272864 or [email protected]