St Benedict's Catholic College
Benny's Bites - 18 August 2017
P&F Meeting
Tuesday, Aug 22, 2017, 07:00 PM
St Benedicts Catholic College, Oran Park Drive, Oran Park, New South Wales, Australia
The Year 10 Outdoor Education Camp runs from next Wednesday 23 August to Friday 25 August. Students will depart on Wednesday following homeroom and will return on Friday in time for normal afternoon travel arrangements.
Breaking News - Postponed to Term 4
The Glow Youth Group, scheduled for Friday 25 August has been postponed to Term 4.
Study Skills Workshop
Last week Dr Prue Salter from Enhanced Learning Educational Services (www.enhanced-learning.net) ran a study skills evening with Year 7 (and some Year 8 and 9) parents and students. The evening helped families put systems in place for the second semester in order to help students work towards achieving their personal best in an efficient and effective way.
Students examined their home study environment, the way they organise and manage their resources, how to work effectively at home and deal with distractions, how to manage the workload in high school, and the steps to studying in high school: making study notes, learning the notes by testing yourself and doing as much practise as possible.
Parents are encouraged to review the handout from the session with students and discuss the main areas identified where changes need to be made. Parents can also find extra study skills tips on the following website: http://studyskillstoptipsparents.com/.
All secondary students at our school have access to a great study skills website to help students develop their skills. Go to www.studyskillshandbook.com.au and enter the username: stbenedicts and the password: 70success and start improving your results today!
Sport News
Congratulations to the students who were nominated as MVPs for Week 5
MILO Cricket: Liam Parker
AFL: Ben Vincin
Taeknowdo/NRL: Riley Hinton
NRL/Taeknowdo: Reanon Borg
Martial Arts: Adrian Furina
Netball: Grace Jessup and Angus Matthews
Barefoot Bowls: William Meredith and Natalia Jedrzejczyk
Beach Sports: Christian Clapson and Jason Ertl
Bowling A: Nicholas Robinson
Bowling B: Logan Simon and Brooke Charlton
Crossfit: Rufaro Mumera
Golf: Jack Smart
Pilates/Yoga: Emma Hooton, Darcey Christl and Rhianna Moore
Powerwalking: Georgia O’Keefe
Spin Class: Harry Mae
Tennis: Giusepee Camera
MISA Sport
Our MISA teams had their first week of competition against Mount Carmel.
Year 7-9 Girls Soccer Loss
MVP: Emmeline Gallagher
Year 10-12 Girls Soccer Loss
MVP: Kaitlyn Sapienza
Year 10-12 Boys Basketball Loss
MVP: Mitchell Orridge & Joel Redford
Year 10-12 Girls Basketball Loss
MVP: Brianna Lane & Jayde Bermingham
Year 7 Girls Netball Win
MVP: Lucia Pisciunera
Year 8 Girls Netball Win
MVP: Amelia Kubecka
Year 7-9 Boys 12’s AFL Win
MVP: Jack Cave
Year 9-10 Boys Rugby League Win
MVP: Jackson Davis
Miss Julia Liska
Thank You
The organisers of the recent visit by the Japanese students has asked us to pass on their thanks and appreciation of the wonderful hospitality in hosting the Japanese students. The visitors really appreciated it and hope that you also enjoyed the experience.
Student Printing in the Library
The top-up facility on FlexiSchools is now available for student printing in the Library.
St Anthony's Parish Family Mass
The next FAMILY MASS @ St Anthony’s Church, Tahmoor will be @ 5:00 pm on Saturday, August 26th. We would ESPECIALLY like to see ALL the Confirmation Class of 2017 come to help us celebrate the EUCHARIST with Live Music, Liturgical Dance, Choir of beautiful voices, and all the Parish FAMILIES.
Refreshments as usual after Mass.
Saturday, Aug 26, 2017, 05:00 PM
Tahmoor Catholic Church, 20 Stratford Road, Tahmoor, New South Wales, Australia
CAREER NEWS
University Open Days
UOW – South Western Sydney (Liverpool) Campus
Open Night – Wednesday 23rd August
Come along to our Open Night and find out everything our South Western Sydney campus has to offer. Meet current UOW & UOW College students and staff, and find out what courses we run at our South Western Sydney campus.
Find out more and register at http://www.uow.edu.au/future/events/UOW235229.html
University Open Days - It's open Day season!
AHG (Automotive Holdings Group) NSW are holding an information night regarding mechanical apprenticeships and interested students are invited to attend with their parents.
Location: AHG – Corporate Office
Address: 402 Hoxton Park Road, Prestons, 2171
Date: 6th September 2017
Time: 6:00pm
RSVP: jobs@ahg.com.au or (02) 9854 8835
Light refreshments will be provided on the night.
If you have any questions or require any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact their HR Department on (02) 9854 8835.
US COLLEGE ATHLETICS PROGRAMS
For interested students and parents: An information event on US College athletics programs and best practices for Australian student-athletes, being held in Caringbah on Thursday 24 August at 5pm.
Representatives from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and college athletics and admission officials from Rice University, Texas will offer advice, and answer questions. The event is hosted by the US Consulate General, Sydney and Endeavour Sport High School.
When: Thursday 24 August
4.45 for 5.00 – 6.30pm (panel discussion + Q&A)
Where: School Hall
Endeavour Sport High School
Cnr. Taren Point Road & The Boulevarde
Caringbah, NSW
Places are limited and interested individuals must RSVP before Monday 21 August.
For more information, contact:Michael Charlton
Director, Media michael.charlton@nesa.nsw.edu.au (02) 9367 8248