St Benedict's Catholic College

St Benedict's Catholic College will be holding their Information evening for Year 7, 2019, on Wednesday 14 March in Camden Civic Centre, Oxley Street, Camden at 7:00pm. Application forms will be available on the night and from the College Office the next day.

Reminder to parents with students already at the College that sibling interviews will be held before end of Term 1. Further information can be obtained from the office on 4631 5300, during school hours.

• Year 10 Geography Excursion - Monday 12 March
• 2019 Year 7 Information evening - Wednesday 14 March at 7:00pm in Camden Civic Centre
• College Cross Country - Friday 16 March
• P & F AGM - Tuesday 20 March at 7:pm in the College Library
• Understanding and Parenting Your Teen (1) - Wednesday 28 March
• Understanding and Parenting Your Teen (2) - Wednesday 4 April
• Last day of Term 1 - Friday 13 April

Swimming:

Zack Battistuzzi, Alicia Tedesco

NRL/UFC:

Ashton Judge

UFC/NRL:

Rose North, Tyler Parker

AFL:

Connor Belay, Kiera Whittle

Netball:

Olvier Tomac

Soccer:

Niamh Hallet, Lachlan Crawford

MILO Cricket:

Mason Radonich, Olivia Fenech

Bowls/Indoor Sports:

Zoi Dela-Cruz, Nicholas Perez

Indoor Sport/Bowls:

Bianca Chinchilla

Crossfit/Golf:

Zara Perish, Zac Winters

Golf/Crossfit:

Blake McDermott

Kickboxing/Gym:

Eric Mougious, Caleb Crawford, Ethan Aquilina

Gym/Kickboxing:

Riccardo Ferraro

Skating/Dance:

Sienna Rixon

Beach Sport/Tennis:

Brayden Hort

Tennis/Beach Sports:

Aaron O’Callaghan

Bowling A:

Erin Whiley

Powerwalking:

Isabella Quinlan

MISA Sport

Our MISA teams had their first week of competition against Mount Carmel

Year 7-9 Girls Bball Loss

MVP: Kamaria Nader

Year 7-9 Boys Bball Loss

Year 10-12 Boys Oztag Loss

Year 10-12 Girls Oztag Loss

Year 7-9 Girls Volleyball Loss

MVP: Cara McMahon

Year 7-9 Boys Volleyball Loss

MVP: Anthony Ellul, Dakota Osbourne

Year 7-9 Girls Softball Loss

MVP: Amy Crisante

Year 7-9 Boys Softball Win

MVP: Lachlan Bigwood, Jackson Rootes

Year 10-12 Boys Cricket Win

Yours in Sport

Miss Liska

St Benedict’s Catholic College has made a great start to the CCC domain this year. On Wednesday 28 February, four students represented the College at the NSWCCC Individual Triathlon in Penrith. Congratulations to Jared Madsen, Madelyn Manny, Charlise McCarthy and Simon McCarthy for their efforts and achievements on the day. There were some great improvements made on last year's results, which demonstrates the triathletes’ true abilities to conquer in a sport that is both physically and mentally demanding. The results achieved on the day reflected the hard work that each of these students has committed to their sport.

Also on the triathlon field, Thursday 1 March saw seven teams entered into the CCC All Schools Team Triathlon in Penrith. The day saw the teams arriving from 7am in Penrith to register before the big event. Students were excited for the event ahead although some were slightly nervous as this was the first time they had entered into a CCC event. Our Senior Boys’ team, consisting of Max Surace, Jared Madsen and Joshua Irons, performed extremely well and were place 20/158 schools overall.

Congratulations to all seven of the St Benedict's teams who competed on the day and represented the College with pride.

Lastly a big thank you to Miss Chalmers who attended the day, along with parents, to cheer on our students. Your support and encouragement was truly appreciated.

Yours In Sport,

Miss Liska

On Monday 5 March and Wednesday 7 March, students from the College made a trip to Fairy Meadow to compete in the Diocesan Girls and Boys Touch Football Competitions. Despite the rain, cloud and heat at the end of the day, both the girls and boys gave their very best in all nine rounds of Touch Football.

Although the students didn’t win the competition, they played every game with determination, persistence and great sportsmanship. It was wonderful to see our students praising each other and keeping their spirits up when times got tough.

A very big thank you to Miss Grego, Miss Ferguson, Mr Morris, Miss Brown and Mr Shelton, who accompanied the students on the day and offered them advice and praise for their efforts.

Thank you to those parents who joined us at Fairy Meadow to support the students.

Yours in Sport,

Miss Liska

Student and Parent Information Sessions by US College Connect-0414765889 Students and families are welcome to attend an information session at Cranbrook School 5 Victoria Road Bellevue Hill Mansfield Room Cranbrook Buillding on March 11: 2:30-3; 30. US Colleges & Student Athlete,3:45-4:45 US College Application Process, 5- 5:45 Applying to Elite Colleges March 13 6-7pm US Application Process 7:15-7:45 Elite College applications March 14 6-7:30.

NSW Police Force - RECRUITING NOW There have been many changes over the years in regard to the NSWPF recruitment process. As such, they have a new web-site and a new Facebook page that would be a great source of information to those students wanting to join. In addition, it would be beneficial to "like" the NSW Police Force Recruitment Branch Facebook page to stay updated on the process and requirements.

Parental involvement is of utmost importance in any planning which affects the total school population. Parents are aware of their children’s needs and it is important they become involved in college life. It is hoped that these meetings will allow communication of the concerns of the wider population of the parents to the school staff.

The P & F Agenda meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 20 March, commencing at 7pm in the College Library. All parents and carers are warmly encouraged to attend.

Parents are asked to check they have added their child’s ID number to their flexischool account as well as your bank account details.

Student/ Family Detail Verification forms for Years 11 and 12 were be distributed Monday 5 March by homeroom teachers. Parents are asked to review details and complete any changes, sign and return to the office by Friday 9 March.

The P&F Clothing Pool will be open each Thursday morning from 7.45am to 8.15am. It is located in 'D Block' directly above the school canteen (at the top of the stairs).Please make sure to sign in first at the office before entering the school grounds. Should you not be able to make it on this day and/or time, please send your child up with a list of items required.

The Clothing Pool is 'cash only' and all funds raised go directly back to the P&F.

I can be contacted on 0410 486 083 between 7am and 6pm.

Regards

Mel Nicholas

We have a growing number of lunch boxes and drinks bottles in the office. We also have pieces of jewelry, reading glasses and items of uniform to be collected. Students are welcome to come and collect them at recess, lunch and home time.