College Newsletter
Term 2 Week 5 Friday 1 June 2018
A Message from the Principal
As Term Two progresses at Cerdon College, most of our updated student facilities have now been completed. The College theatrette should be finished and available for student use within the next two weeks. The outdoor kitchen and bbq area will be completed by the end of the July holidays. Special thanks to students and staff who have been very patient whilst the building project has been completed.
Year 11 and 12 Hospitality - Food and Beverage students recently hosted an event for the Holroyd and Parramatta branches of Rotary. Whilst canapés and petit fours were served, students had the opportunity to hone their service skills for their course of study. Year 11 and 12 Music students entertained the Rotarians during this social event. The event raised nearly $1000 for the Rotary 'End Polio Now' campaign. Congratulations to all staff and students involved in this initiative.
Well done!
Over the next week our Year 9 and 10 students will be completing examinations. These exams will assist students understand the requirements of sitting examinations in a non-classroom context.
As a community, Cerdon College today farewells Mrs R Calderara, as she begins Maternity Leave. We wish her well as she prepares for the birth of her first child.
Ms S Olsen will replace her as of Monday 4th June.
As a community we pray
Lord our God,
inspire us to make our choices well
and understand our responsibilities
and the consequences of what we do.
Help us to make good use
of the opportunities that come to us.
Lead us to be positive in our attitude,
that we may work well with others
and live each day fully.
Amen
God Bless
Mrs Patricia Baker
Principal
Staff Only Parking on School Grounds
Parents and students are reminded that the carparks on site are for College staff ONLY. It is an unsafe practice to drop off and pickup students from these carparks, particularly in Sherwood Road as the entrance is off the T-way. Parents driving students to school need to find parking or a safe drop off area, (following the Council parking signage at all times) in Kenyons Road, Bristol Street or other streets surrounding the College. It is not permissible to park across residential driveways, as the College receives a number of complaints about this and it is also contrary to legal parking regulations. This is a major safety issue for all our students and it is unfortunate that a small minority of parents still seem unable to follow the College's Policy regarding no parking on College grounds, even if they are coming to the College Office.
General Safety
All parents are also reminded that they should not be dropping off or picking up students at either the BP Service Station or on the T Way Bus Lane. These are both unsafe options for students and parents.
Students and parents too must always ensure they use pedestrian crossings to cross the roads around the school.
Changed Timetables Impacting School Trips – From Monday 4 June 2018
A major timetable change is being introduced across the Transit Systems bus route network. Students and parents should use the TfNSW Trip Planner to check if services have changed for journeys to and from school. Transit Systems operates a limited number of services that divert from normal route paths to service schools.
All students travelling via public transport are encouraged to visit the TfNSW Trip Planner to confirm your new trip times Monday 4 June 2018.
School bus 7008 also has a change to its operating times.
Updated Morning and Afternoon Travel Advice Sheets for Cerdon College can be viewed on the infographic below with the School Bus 7008 change highlighted to assist you and are also available on the Transit Systems Website. Please click here to view Cerdon College Timetables.
Upcoming Events
Year 9 and 10 Exams
Tuesday 5 June
Year 8, 10 and 11 Immunisations
Monday 11 June
Queens Birthday Public Holiday
Tuesday 12 June
House Morning Tea
Year 11 Reports Distributed
Wednesday 13 June
Year 11 Parent/Teacher Night
Thursday 14 June
ICAS Writing Competition (all Year 8 students)
Friday 29 June
Chavoin Day
Monday 2 July - Friday 6 July
Year 11 Work Placement/Volunteers in Action Program
Monday 2 July
Year 8 Reports Distributed
Wednesday 4 July
Year 8 Parent/Teacher Night
Friday 6 July
Year 7, 9 and 10 Reports Distributed
Monday 9 July - Friday 20 July
School Holidays
CSDA Debating
Year 7
Team A
Siena Mia Agius
Diya Badawi
Ashlee Dib
Hannah Galeb
Team B
Tanya Dannoun
Ana Lemoto
Georgina Moujalli
Megan Nader
Coach: Mrs Wang
Year 8
Team A
Georgina Abou Hamed
Rebecca Georges
Mikayla Issac
Shannel Rajeswaran
Team B
Allyssa Hansen
Kaja Katovcic
Kiara Mooney
Taylor Rodricks
Coach: Miss Hayes
Year 9
Team A
Sarah Denniss
Charlie-Rose El Riachi
Ariona Haxhijaj
Alaura Mae Lassiter
Team B
Rita Dagher
Gabriella Logiotatos
Claudia Portolesi
Sophia Siderides
Coach: Miss Hanna
Year 10
Team A
Nora-Lee Doueihi
Victoria Georges
Gwyneth Hortizano
Paula Kahwajy
Team B
Maya Badawi
Natacha Nasrallah
Raquel Saliba
Asmi Soodan
Coach: Mrs Sylaprany
Year 11
Monica Chan
Quynh Doan
Perpetual Nkatiaa Boadu
Renee Singh
Year 12
Amanda Awad
Elise Cribbin
Hannah Rahimi
Balpreet Sunner
Coach: Miss Parker
News and Announcements
For all regular announcements and up to date news on the events that take place at the College, please subscribe to the News Feed and Announcements Feed on the College Website which you can access here. You can also follow Cerdon College on Twitter, Facebook, Pintrest and Instagram; links to our Social Media can be found at the bottom of this Newsletter and on the College Website. We will continue to use Skoolbag to communicate important information about excursions, information nights and parent/teacher evenings. Please make sure that you select the appropriate group(s) to receive specific news relevant to your daughter's yeargroup. If you are new to Skoolbag please review the infographic above.
College Uniform Shop Trading Hours
From 14 May to 24 September – MONDAYS ONLY – 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Cerdon College Uniform Shop Management
Telephone: 8724 7329 (During trading hours only)
School Calendars
CEDP News
Greg Whitby's News Local 'Top of the Class' column
The topic of this week's article is 'School libraries matter'. Read more in your News Local paper.
PRC 2018 Calendar of Events
A copy of the calendar can be downloaded via 2018 Calendar of Events for the Parents Representative Council (PRC). All parents and friends are welcome to attend.
Bishop's Office News
Pentecost Pastoral Letter
A Pentecost Pastoral Letter from Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv and the Bishops Commission for the Plenary Council can be found here: www.catholicoutlook.org/pentecost
Pilgrimage from Prague to Dubrovnik in September-October School Holidays
A three-week pilgrimage - The Shrines and Cathedrals of Central Europe - from Prague to Dubrovnik in the September-October School Holidays will be led by Fr John McSweeney from St John 23rd Parish, Stanhope Gardens. For more information contact Harvest Journeys on 1800 819 156 or info@harvestjourneys.com for more information.
Nigerian Mass in Igbo: 10 June
Rev Fr Chukwunonyerem Akamadu, Chaplain to the Nigerian Catholic community, will celebrate Mass at 11.30am at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, 198 Old Prospect Road, Greystanes. Contact Fr Akamadu tel 0451 174 438, Stella Nwosu 0405 478 472.
ACU Short Course on Death and Catholic funerals during July
The ACU Centre for Liturgy is offering a public Short Course “From death to new life: preparing and celebrating Catholic funerals” at Strathfield on 4 Wednesday evenings in July. Experienced priests (including Fr Peter Williams) and funeral directors will discuss how they care for the dead and for those who grieve. There will be an opportunity to prepare a Catholic funeral for yourself or a loved one. Register at: www.acu.edu.au/acu_centre_for_liturgy/short_courses or 02 9701 4751 for more information.
CatholicCare Sydney
Do you know any seniors in your community who could use a little help at home? Our home care services help seniors to enjoy living independently in their own home with comfort and confidence. Call CatholicCare CCareline on 13 18 19 to find out more.
Holy Hour for Vocations: 7 June
The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth cordially invite YOUTH (age 18-35) to join us for Holy Hour for Vocations on Thursday, 7 June at 7:00 pm. Join us also for the pizza at 8:00pm, Holy Spirit Convent, 120 Capuchin Way, Plumpton. RSVP: Sr Paula by 1st June, e-mail: vocationscsfn@gmail.com mob: 0449 656 406
Heart Women’s Conference: 7-9 June
A time to come together as women to be refreshed and renewed in our busy lives. Spoil yourself. Dream again. Feel loved, honoured and cared for. Invite your daughters, mothers, sisters and friends! Men – What women in your life can you spoil by sending them to Heart 2018 at Fairfield RSL? Full Registration Cost: $199 (See our website for other registration options). Register: Heart.TheCatholicGuy.com or email: heart@TheCatholicGuy.com, phone 1300 734 880
School Zones
Parents need to take note that the area surrounding Cerdon College is designated as a School Zone. Police and Council Rangers constantly patrol the area. They will have no hesitation in prosecuting drivers for driving offences.
In NSW more than one million school students travel to and from school each day. The vast majority of students do so safely. The NSW State Government is committed to further increasing safety for children during school travel times.
The school zones were selected according to a number of criteria concerning the risks young pedestrians are exposed to, including a combination of high traffic volumes, the level of pedestrian use and crash history.
All NSW school zones are sign-posted with regulatory signs that list the operating times of the school zones.
What times do the school zone speed cameras operate?
All school zone speed cameras operate 24 hours per day, seven days a week and detect vehicles exceeding the speed limit. They are also programmed to detect vehicles exceeding the 40km/h school zone speed limit during sign-posted school zone times.
For most locations these times are: 8am – 9.30am and 2.30pm – 4pm on gazetted school days.
How do I know I am entering a school zone?
NSW school zones are sign-posted indicating the operating times of the school zone. There are also large, bright yellow markings painted on the road showing the 40km/h speed limit. In addition to the regulatory signs Roads and Maritime has also installed flashing lights (school zone alert systems) at a number of school zone sites, including all fixed speed camera sites that are located in a school zone. School zone flashing lights are used as an additional warning system to alert motorists to slow down, and are not legally required in NSW.
Are school zones enforced on pupil free days?
Fixed digital speed cameras enforce the school zone 40km/h speed limit during the stated school zone hours on all gazetted school days. Pupil free days or staff development days fit into this category and in some cases there may still be students attending schools on these days.
There are also some instances where double demerits apply on a school day. This will usually happen when the day before a long weekend is also a gazetted school day.
School days are defined as those gazetted by the NSW Government and which can be found on the NSW Government website and in most annual diaries. Both Catholic and independent schools, irrespective of their term dates, have enforceable school zones in line with Department of Education school terms. The fixed speed cameras enforce the school zone speed limit in accordance with the Department of Education school term dates.
About us
Email: cerdon@parra.catholic.edu.au
Website: www.cerdonmerrylands.catholic.edu.au
Location: Sherwood Rd, Merrylands West, New South Wales, Australia
Phone: 8724 7300
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CerdonCollege
Twitter: @CerdonCollege