Welcome to the start of Term 2. 

I would like to thank the students for the way in which they have started learning so far in Term 2. 

I would like to remind students and families that all students are to be in full winter uniform including their hair styles as expected and their use of jewellery. 

It is important to start the day on a positive note. If you are organised for the day and are in the right uniform, it means you have started the day well and it is easy to continue the positive streak. 

If you are unorganised, out of uniform or late it means you have started the day behind and it is more difficult to catch up and move in a positive direction. 

Mental Illness

The stigma around mental illness has disappeared and people are more willing to say they have a concern and reach out for help. One complaint that I hear on a regular bases is that mum and dad don’t understand what I’m going through. Sometimes parents don’t have a lot of knowledge about mental illness and this prevents them from fully understanding the needs of the child. There are many websites, e.g. beyond blue, headspace, black dog, that have information on mental illness to assist families in understanding what is going on. 

The College has 2 counsellors, Mrs. Castle and Sister Cristina, who are available to the students and their families if there are any concerns about mental illness. Starting a conversation about what is going on is the first step in helping the young person through their difficult time.  

All students have access to information on Google classroom Wellbeing page. Leaders of Wellbeing are also available to students to get any assistance they require. I have put a picture in this section, which identifies how a parent can assist with mental illness. I hope this is helpful. Please don’t hesitate to contact the College if you have any questions.

Why are some of our kid’s suffering from Mental Illness 

Kids these days are over-stimulated and over-given material objects, but they are deprived of the foundations of a healthy childhood, such as:

• Emotionally available parents
• clearly defined boundaries
• Responsibilities
• Balanced nutrition and adequate sleep
• Movement in general but especially outdoors
• Creative gaming, social interaction, informal gaming opportunities and spaces for boredom

What are some of the issues with our kids:

• Digital Distracted Parents
• Pampering and permissive parents who let children "rule the world" 
• Kids are given everything without earning it or being responsible for getting it
• Inappropriate sleep and unbalanced nutrition
• A sedentary lifestyle
• Endless stimulation, constant technology, instant gratification and absence of boring moments

What you can do ?

• Set boundaries, Don't be afraid to say "no" to your children 
• Offer children a balanced lifestyle 
• Provide nutritious food and limit junk food.
• Spend at least one hour a day outdoors doing activities 
• Enjoy a daily family dinner without the distraction of smartphones or technology.
• Play games with the family.
• Involve your children in a task or housework.
• Implement a consistent sleep routine to ensure your child sleeps long enough. 
• Teach responsibility and independence. 
• Don't do everything for your children, instead of giving them the fish, show them how to fish.
• Teach them to wait and delay gratification.
• Provide opportunities for "boredom", because boredom is the moment when creativity awakens. Don't feel responsible for always keeping your kids entertained.
• Do not use technology as a cure for boredom.
• Avoid using technology during meals, in cars, restaurants, etc these are socialising moments. 
• Be emotionally available to connect with children and teach them self-regulation and social skills:
• Turn off the phones at night when kids have to go to bed to avoid digital distraction. Leave them in another room to allow proper sleep.
• Teach them to recognize and handle their own frustrations and anger.
• teach them manners and social skills
• Connect emotionally - smile, kiss, kiss, tickle, read, dance, jump, play with them.

What’s in the Planner?

This week the College has been involved in Gratitude Week. Having Gratitude for what we have can make a positive difference in the life of individuals and families. Expressing gratitude helps grow relationships and shows others that you appreciate what is being done for them.

Our ancestors were always on the lookout for dangers to survive, they naturally looked for what could go wrong. Today we don’t have the same dangers but we still look out for what could go wrong. 

Negative mind chatter (negative bias) can cause self-doubt and anxiety. Always be solution focused and have a growth mindset. Focus on what we can control and how we can move forward when we are faced with road blocks.

One of the focuses we should have is Active Constructive Responding (ACR). This is about listening enthusiastically, making eye contact, using positive gestures to make them feel valued. We must be mindful about being dismissive, showing no enthusiasm or being non responsive to others. Positive engaged listening to others helps us build relationships. 

The focus over the next few weeks is:

WHAT’S STRONG, NOT WHAT’S WRONG

God Bless

Mr. Nicholas Thrum

Assistant principal

Welcome to Term 2!

I hope you and your family had a wonderful Easter and had the opportunity to spend some time with your family and friends.

Tell Them From Me (TTFM) Survey

We greatly value feedback from our community to help us provide the best possible environment for our students to learn and grow. To help us do this, we will be participating in the Tell Them From Me (TTFM) online survey for students, teachers, parents and carers.   

The survey will provide us with valuable insights into what our school community thinks about school life including how engaged students are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them. Schools in Australia and around the world use the Tell Them From Me survey to help them improve. 

Between 22 May and 9 June 2023, students will be given the opportunity and time to participate in this survey during regular school hours. Students will be given a random username and password to access and complete the survey online. Students’ names cannot be linked to their responses which allows it to be completely anonymous. Results will show all student scores combined together – it is not possible to single out individual students in the results.

Parents and carers will be able to participate using a link we will send to you separately in coming weeks.

The survey takes approximately 20-minutes to complete. The survey measures include wellbeing, physical health, and behaviours and attitudes linked to student success. The survey also allows participants to give their thoughts and feedback in one open-ended question.

Participation in the survey is entirely voluntary. You or your child/children need not take part if either of you do not wish to. If during the survey participants feel uncomfortable answering any question, it can be left blank or they can stop the survey completely at any time.

If you do not want your child/children to take part in the survey, please email pfinnerty@parra.catholic.edu.au by Monday 22 May. If you would like more information, please also email pfinnerty@parra.catholic.edu.au

Thank you for your continued support

Patrick Finnerty

The Power Of Gratitude

The power of gratitude is proven to have a direct effect on our happiness, helping us to feel more fulfilled and turn obstacles into opportunities. But gratitude isn’t just positive thinking. It means learning how to live in gratitude each day, not just when things are going our way. It means experiencing life to the fullest – all of the highs and lows – and understanding that no matter what happens, grace falls upon us all.

What Is Gratitude?

The dictionary definition of gratitude is “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” But true gratitude goes far beyond just being thankful. When we have an attitude of gratitude we see life as it is; an unbelievable gift. To put this in another way, thankfulness is “performed” as an action, like saying “thank you” or sending a card, while the power of gratitude is “felt” deep within your soul.

Discovering The Power Of Gratitude

The power of gratitude lies in its ability to completely change the way we see the world. We are conditioned to approach life from a place of scarcity – to compete with others and with ourselves. We believe there aren’t enough resources to go around. But when we get beyond scarcity and believe that the world is filled with abundance, we begin to think of life as a place to give, not to get.

When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears. Once we appreciate everything we have, the law of attraction will bring even more abundance to us. The benefits of gratitude affect every area of our lives. It makes us happier and more fulfilled. Gratitude in the school environment can even make you a better student and peer.

How To Live In Gratitude Each Day

Gratitude is a mindset and a state of being, but it’s also a set of actions. There are strategies you can use each day to ensure that you continue to live in gratitude:

1. Choose Gratitude

Emotions are a gift that make us human and can drive us to achieve great things. The power of gratitude is that it is an emotion – and you can control your emotions by choosing what to focus on. You can choose to approach life from a place of scarcity and fear, or you can adopt an attitude of abundance and decide to focus on the positive. The choice is yours, and it’s the first decision you must make before you can learn how to live in gratitude.

2. Practice Consistency

It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently. Starting your morning strong is essential. If you consistently start your day with negative emotions, that will lead to negative experiences. While consistently starting your day with positive emotions will lead to positive experiences. Use elements of visualisation and meditation to help you begin each day with the power of gratitude on your side.

3. Cultivate Mindfulness

One benefit of being consistently positive is that it cultivates mindfulness. Mindfulness is the ability to live in the present, connecting with your thoughts and emotions without judging them, changing them or letting them overtake you. It means cultivating the ability to focus your attention on the sights, smells and sounds around you, listen deeply, connect with others and awaken to the gifts of life. You can cultivate mindfulness through meditation and other practices that pause racing thoughts and let in the power of gratitude.

4. Let Go Of The Past

Sometimes what we didn’t have in the past can prevent us from accepting it in the present. That’s why you must let go of the past in order to learn how to live in gratitude each day. Choosing to give a positive meaning to your past experiences will help you overcome limiting beliefs and know that you are worthy of abundance.

5. Take Action

You now have powerful strategies for how to live in gratitude but knowing is not enough. You must take action. Don’t put off gratitude for another day. Tell someone how much you appreciate them and why. Start a gratitude journal. Don’t brush off the compliments of others. Accepting others’ appreciation of you is just as important as embracing the power of gratitude and giving appreciation.

Mrs Andrea Utoikamanu

Leader of Wellbeing & Learning - Senior Campus

Leader of Wellbeing - Year 11

Year 7 Student Leaders

Congratulations to the Year 7 Student Representative Council for 2023, who were presented with their badges at the final Assembly of last Term. The students have now been given their portfolios, facilitated by the Yr 10 SRC.

Here are the students and their portfolios. We wish them well in their leadership for 2023.

Ashlyn Aldana	Faith In Action
Dylan Bensley	Publicity
Caleb Dacayo	Stewardship
Isabella De Leon	Wellbeing
Aidan Harvey	Positive School Climate
Brooklyn Lotonu’u-Fakalago	College Events
Angeline Rentoy	Publicity

Athletics Carnival

Next week is the College Athletics Carnival. House Captains have been working hard to build House Spirit, and to encourage students to try for their Personal Bests. On the Junior Campus, House Meetings were held after the Assembly to practise cheers, and rev up the students. House Meetings on the Senior Campus were happening today after the Assembly. I wish all students all the best for the carnival - who will win the Athletics Shield and the Lans Participation Shield in 2023???

 

Principal’s Awards

Congratulations to the following students who have received Principal’s Awards:

Jakob Arnaldo	Frances
Meghan Bartlett	Gould
Sharon Harry	Chang
Tanvi Kumar	Bennelong
Lucas Odenthal	Chang
Philip Park	Gould
Alex Rodriguez	Gould
Thomson Thomas	Gould

Danielle Amabile	Chang
Rhianna Bartlett	Gould
Reece Crescenzio	Bennelong
Nikki Gasendo	Frances
Lexi Hancock	Frances
Muneet Jhamat	Frances
Teghbir Khehra	Chang
Monica Luong	Bennelong
Adem Numan	Gould

I look forward to a great Term ahead.

Mrs Sue Cooper

Leader of Wellbeing and Learning

scooper@parra.catholic.edu.au

Dear Year 7 Students and Parents,

Welcome back to term 2, it was very good to see all of your faces and I hope you are all excited for another term at St Andrews. Now that you have 1 term of high school under your belt, you may start to feel a bit more confident and comfortable in the school, in saying this, I do not want you to take your foot off the pedal, keep applying yourself to your learning, respect one another and help each other out when someone needs help.

Athletics Carnival

Our College Athletics carnival is next Friday Week 3. I hope you are all excited and hope you all participate in all the events. Try to win points for your house. You are to wear your sports uniform and comfortable sports shoes. If I am happy with your effort and participation, I may run in the teachers race :)

Winter Uniform

Full winter uniform is now expected. This means that blazers must be worn to and from school, ties, pants, stockings and other details can be found in your planner. We appreciate your cooperation in upholding the school's uniform standards, as it reflects our commitment to excellence in all areas of school life.

Debating

Congratulations to the year 7 students whose competition started last friday. Continue to represent the school with pride and debate well

Y7A:

Filinita Aho

Saumya Punj

Mia Filippi

Y7B:

Hannah Myint

Cielo Ysimura

Oliver Franjic

Charlotte Smith

Phoenix Fuimaono

Rep Sport

Congratulations to the year 7’s who have made rep teams for term 2. Good luck this term, represent the school with pride and we hope that you play well and give yourselves a chance to win.

As we begin the new term, set yourself some goals that you may want to achieve this term. Things like getting a B or an A in your next assessment task, complete all homework, have a healthy diet, sleep 8 hours a night, limit technology, go for a run every day. 

Always strive for your personal best and remember to always do more and go beyond

Mr Kharl Carlos

Leader of Wellbeing - Year 7

Dear Year 8 Students and Parents,

Welcome back to Term 2 at St Andrews College! We hope you all had a restful and enjoyable break and are ready to jump back into school life.

As we move into the colder months, we would like to remind everyone that full winter uniform is now expected. This means that blazers must be worn to and from school, and other details can be found in your planner. We appreciate your cooperation in upholding the school's uniform standards, as it reflects our commitment to excellence in all areas of school life.

We would also like to take this opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication shown by our students in Term 1. Let's continue to push ourselves to be the best we can be, both academically and personally. As we continue to navigate our highschool journey together, it is important that we maintain a positive and resilient mindset and support each other in achieving our goals.

Finally, we would like to emphasise the importance of inclusivity and being a supportive friend and peer. As a community, we value kindness, empathy, and respect for one another. Let us continue to create a safe and welcoming environment for all members of our school community.

Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation. We wish you all a successful and rewarding Term 2.

Best regards,

Jarryd Leaves 

Leader of Wellbeing - Year 8 

The Premier’s Reading Challenge It’s not too late to start reading for the Premier’s Reading Challenge if you haven’t already done so. This Challenge is open to all students in Years 7-10.  The challenge is to read 20 books by 18 August, 2023 and log them on the PRC website. Just go and take a look at the PRC Google Classroom for further information.  The class code is 7ljhyx5 or email lhicks@parra.catholic.edu.au if you have any questions.   Happy reading everyone!

       

It’s term 2 and we are back in the kitchen making some delicious treats!

This week our talented young Year 8 chefs whipped up some mouth-watering lemon myrtle shortbread. The kitchen was filled with the aroma of freshly baked goods, and excitement as the students carefully measured and mixed ingredients. Lemon myrtle has great cultural significance as a native Australian plant that has been used for thousands of years by Indigenous people for its medicinal properties and unique flavour. The end result was a tray of golden, buttery shortbread with a delicate hint of citrus. Congratulations to our Year 8s on a job well done!

Regards,

Miss Valdivia

Web.Comp 2023

 

This is a call out to students who are interested in web design and coding. 

Web.Comp is a web design competition for students in years 7-10. Within the competition you will learn how to build a website using HTML and CSS coding languages.

The Web.Comp 2023 has two components:

• In weeks 1-4 of the competition you will complete a series of challenges to help build your skills in HTML and CSS coding languages.
• In week 5 of the competition you will compete in a Tournament competition where you will design your own web pages and submit your creations to compete against other students' designs.

The competition will start in week 3 of this term and will run every Thursday for 5 weeks during sport time. If you are already involved in a Thursday sport activity you will be able to participate remotely from home.

 If this is something that you want to take part in please complete the google form attached below. The form must be completed by 3pm on Monday the 8th of May as accounts will need to be set up for students.

 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyJ8rUzL6G54o55wRmNYIMUIJ9dlRpgtTQBKw0UgDe42oGlQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

 

Each winner receives a $20 Teen gift voucher.

Below are some samples of writing from March. Thank you to those who entered. I look forward to receiving your submissions for the next competition ending on May 31st. 

Mr Dewar.

Kaitlyn Cragg, Year 7.

✨Poem:   Secret Admirer✨  

Everyday when hear your laugh,

And I see your face.

My heart beats so fast,♥️

Never at the same pace.

Your face reminds me of flowers, 

The beautiful kind, you see.

I think how lucky I am to have you in my life,

I do, me.

Your eyes sparkle like stars, 

In the light.

You always forgive me,

Even after every  fight.

You think that you're an ogre,

A troll, a rat.

I swear you are the most beautiful girl I know, 

So please stop saying you're fat.

I would ask you to be my valentine, 

But I am too scared that you’ll say no.

I stand here waiting for you,

And watching as you go.

Some people want diamonds, 

 Gold, boo hoo.

But all I ever really wanted,

Was you.

I’ll treat you right,

And take you shopping. 

If you think that’s the end of the poem,

Hun, I’m not stopping.

I’ll take you on picnics,

Just like your favourite chocolate bar. 

I’ll go on walks with you,

Ones that go on and on, too far.

Girl I would do anything for you,

I would lie for you.

I like you so very much, 

I could get up and fly for you. 

My life was empty,

Without you.

You are amazing,

Surely you knew.

I don’t know where I would be,

Without you in my life.

You make me happy when,

People’s words cut deeper than a knife. 

One day when you look upon the stars,⭐

And find who I am.

I’m hoping that you will like me back,

I’ll make some tarts with jam.

When you figure out who I am, 

It would probably be too late.

But lifes not up to us, 

Just destiny and fate.

I care about you, 

More than you will ever know.

I just wanted  to say,

I like  you so.

Tomorrow is a new day,

Yesterday was an old one.

But today is right now,

Well isn't that fun

 

I’ll be here for you forever,

Until our hair grows grey. 

I’ll wait for you forever,

Until I must lay.

You're not my Bethany,

Not my Brianna.

Your not my Harper,

You're my Rhianna. 

I tell my friends,

That I admire her.

Yours sincerely,

Your secret admirer. 

Rachael Griffiths, Year 7.

The Jar Wizard.

His crusty dead toes stomped into the ground. Clinking glass cladded together as his old face slumped with depression. past tumour filled throughout his wrinkles and hair line. Ancient armour had rusted so tight he could hardly breath. 

Bright and powerful colours started to burst of light as joy was brought to the wonders of the young and old.    

The wind shivered with fear as the grumpy dwarf soldier passed though his ghost town, waiting for those who seek happiness. “The jars are full of happiness from children, but be wise of how you treat them or they will make you face something that's the opposite of the golden star”cracked the cold solder with a heart broken voice. The scared hooded figure in the shadows reached for his last chance only to discover the last words the man had spoken.

The golden star was not only the most important treasure to survive but the opposite is to die a painful death. 

Hannah Myint, Year 7.

The Tattoo in My Heart —-

My arms still ache from

hugging you so tight in the darkest of nights ,

though I had to let you go years back.

I am the mole on your finger and 

you are the mole on my leg. 

Funny how we are always around each other

yet never with each other . 

We all fall in love a little with someone each day .

Their smile ,

their voice,

and the warm light they bring with them .

Them.

Them in the sense of you. 

90s vintage camera .

Blurry polaroid photos.

Bulky wired earphones that we shared and

music blasting in our ears .

Big eyes and pearly whites on display . 

A sweet moment of time carved in my muffled memories. 

Laughing in the rain .

Crying in the cinemas.

When you sang ,

 it was like sweet strands of sugar playing with my emotions like the strings of an angel's harp.

And though you are not in my presence ,

the stars at night —

they remind me of your eyes,

and the sun in the early morning —

it reminds me of your warmth , 

and the rocks in the little pond —

they remind me of the coldness you show me, 

like I am not even there. 

You hoped our future would unfold like a dream ,

though I knew that would just be a dream,

and it would not align

 the stars in the sky ,

or the waves of the ocean,

or our hearts.

You drew paintings in my head that I would never forget,

and stars and planets light years ahead .

But now you’re gone without a trace ,

and I hope you know you’re something I cannot  replace.

Sarah Anderson, Year 8.

Making good choices 

An informed conscience is an educated choice made by the teachings of the Church and our knowledge as Christians/Catholics. In simple words, it is a thought in your head that can direct you to a decision that is either right or wrong. When it comes to making an informed conscience, it can be particularly hard for adolescents to do the right thing because they are constantly influenced by peer pressure, opinions from the community, religion etc. In fact, approximately 90% of teens are reported to be influenced by peer pressure when making an informed conscience. 

People may struggle to make the right choice when it comes to making decisions. There will always be two different voices in your head - one which may tell you to do something bad (like the devil), and one which will tell you to do the right thing (like God). It’s important to block out all the bad thoughts because it will prevent us from making regretful mistakes and guide us to the right path. There are various problems that people may encounter when making the right decision. One of the most significant issues is a lack of information or understanding about the available options. People may end up making decisions based on misleading information in these kinds of circumstances, which could result in concern. Pressure from outside influences, such as classmates, family, or cultural norms, is another difficulty. This pressure typically leads people to make decisions that are opposite to their own principles or views. Additionally, the fear of making the wrong decision can be a significant obstacle, preventing individuals from taking chances or making judgements that could lead to positive outcomes. Overall, making the right decision can be difficult, but being aware of these challenges will help navigate individuals into a better future. 

Making poor decisions can have major impacts on a person's life in a variety of ways. For example, if someone decides to participate in dangerous behaviour, such as drug use or excessive drinking, they may develop an addiction, have health issues, or even face legal penalties. Another example is deciding to gossip about your friends without their knowledge; ultimately, this will come back to haunt you and you may lose friends. Overall,  the consequences of poor decisions can be serious and long-lasting, impacting not just the person but also their loved ones and the larger community. As a result, it is critical to consider all possible consequences before making any decision.

Making moral decisions is an important component of human life. There are numerous techniques we might use to ensure that our decisions are ethically correct. We must analyse the effects of our choices. Will it damage or benefit anyone? Secondly, we must listen to our conscience and inner voice. Our conscience assists us in differentiating between what is good and evil. Lastly, we should consider our society's ethical and moral standards. Every society has its own set of ethical and moral standards that influence its individuals' behaviour. Before making any decisions, we should consider these values. People can even ask others whom they must trust to make the decision-making process easier. 

In conclusion, making good choices is important for all ages, especially teens. By having people like God by our side to guide us, we are able to make positive, informed decisions. Generally, adolescents will be able to live a better life when following the right path.. So what are you waiting for?! Let us all work together and offer to talk to a loved one who is having difficulty making decisions!

Aishriya Lal, Year 8.

POEM: Divided

As my cursed beginning came near -

A scar with its mark left clear.

On an impulse I knew,

My fate - through and through.

Whilst others would embrace the liveliness of their lives at its utmost,

My lifeless eyes met drained colour - that of a fleshless ghost.

Whilst others would frolic with meaningless clutter - their faces lit with intolerable joy,

I would envision myself caressing the soothing coat of a shrieking bat - a true toy.

While the Heavens would boast its glint of blue -

All the while - too cheerful.

And when the blinding sun would cast its ugly rays of shine,

I would yearn for the day to not have been as fine.

I would yearn for the whipping torrent of the wind,

For the blithely bubbling streams to begin to brim,

And For the imprisoned strips of lightning to cackle -

To tremble with madness from being cuffed with a shackle.

Chained with isolation, I stood afar -

And stole a glance at this wild world - not wanting to scar

It with my devilish spirit

Although I fear my urge would do quite the opposite.

My heart endlessly seeped with persistent sorrows -

A cellar - hit with piercing, but familiar arrows.

Grief was an only friend - but one that seemed to only make me more lonely

And as for those little desires I loved - I only loved; Only.

As my cursed beginning had come near -

A scar with its mark left clear.

On an impulse I had known that my fate had forever collided -

With a hex too great, I’d forever be divided.

Cassandra-Alison Caraig, Year 9.

If love wasn't so easy, 

maybe loving you was, 

I mean I go from 0 to 100 just seeing you because. But love isn't permanent,

it's not easy or nice, 

it can be temporary Sometimes. 

You may still have the love and desire but not enough to prior the relationship you and I enquire. All I can do is shower in the sour thoughts of loving you. But love can be temporary sometimes.

We may have our troubles, 

and struggles but even our puzzles, 

pieces our ways back to each other, 

you and I may BE so bright but we just don't fit together. 

(love can be temporary sometimes.)

Jack Eagleston, Year 10.

I've always been a vivid dreamer, but lately my dreams have been taking a darker turn. It's like my subconscious has become a twisted, malevolent force that won't let me rest. The nightmares are so real, I can feel the sweat on my skin and the dread in my chest.

In these dreams, I find myself wandering through desolate, otherworldly landscapes. The sky is always a murky shade of grey, and the air is thick with the stench of decay. I'm alone in these places, surrounded by nothing but the haunting emptiness that seems to stretch on forever.

I wander through abandoned buildings, their walls covered in mould and their floors creaking under my weight. I walk through empty corridors, the flickering lights casting shadows that dance and twist like malevolent spirits. I find myself in dark forests, the trees looming over me like twisted, gnarled fingers reaching out to snatch me up and drag me into the abyss.

It's like I'm in some sort of liminal space, a realm where the laws of physics and reason don't apply. Sometimes, the dream feels so real that I can smell the musty air and feel the rough, splintered wood beneath my feet. Other times, it's like I'm floating through a world made entirely of shadows and mist.

I know that I'm dreaming, but I can't seem to wake up. I try to scream and pinch myself, but it's like my body is paralyzed. I'm trapped in this nightmare, forced to wander through its twisted, surreal landscapes until it decides to release me.

These dreams have taken a toll on me. I can't sleep without feeling like I'm walking into a trap, and I'm constantly on edge, waiting for the next nightmare to strike. I've become isolated, unable to connect with the world around me because I feel like I'm living in a dream.

I've sought help, but nothing seems to work. The dreams continue to haunt me, to wrap their tendrils around me and drag me back into the abyss. Sometimes, I wonder if I'll ever be able to escape their grasp.

I've tried everything to break the cycle. I've meditated, gone on long walks, and even taken medication, but nothing seems to help. The dreams keep coming, each one more vivid and terrifying than the last.

The worst part is that the dreams are starting to seep into my waking life. I'll be going about my day, and suddenly, I'll feel like I'm back in one of those liminal spaces. I'll see flickering lights or feel the musty air, and it's like I'm right back in the dream. It's like the line between reality and fantasy is becoming more and more blurred.

Amber Kahlon, Year 11.

Extract from “Reality”.

“Obnoxiously loud noises, the perpetual honking of cars, filthy dust and dirt filling the air, and the recurring smell of pungent spices and flavourful popular street foods were what I called home. The stifling overcrowded streets of Mumbai were filled with vibrant pops of sanguine and deep khaki, cultural and diverse rich history, it was naturally picturesque, where I grew up, and all that I knew. That was up until our family abruptly decided to migrate to Australia, the country where those who are ambitious meet their dreams, the battle to the top becomes accessible, and the country in which I was expected to thrive in whilst living to my fullest potential was served on a silver platter built from the altruistic sacrifices made by my parents.

As I departed what seemed like a never-ending flight to the middle of nowhere, It felt as if the rush of nerves reached me all at once, all with no warning. They were rather unfamiliar nerves, not the type to drown your palms in sweat but the feeling you get when opening that first present on Christmas morning, a thrill, an excitement, your intuition reaching out and telling you it will all be okay. For a 10-year-old at the time who was unaware of the ways of the world, a chance to live in a ‘diverse’ country felt as though you had wings that would carry you to everlasting freedom. Foolishly I saw our world through rose-coloured glasses, not a flaw to be seen, nor a fault to depict. 

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As time went by my family decided it was appropriate for me to change schools in hopes of a better environment, I desperately hid the specifics to avoid guilt on their behalf, but they instantly knew my bullying situation. I realised that society as a whole was not against me, it was the specific group of people, even if I had done nothing wrong, was it jealousy? Did my skin colour have to become a fault and regret of mine? The new environment invited people who had finally accepted me and helped me see the good in people, in this country. As I made new friends, I finally felt like I belonged, like a perfect piece in a puzzle I sensed comfort. Friends were made, friends I am still in contact with today, friends I will miss dearly. 

Was I not too young to experience that as a growing child? I was a child, I wasn’t aware of the detestation I had gone through for years upon years, I was not aware that I should never be embarrassed by the food I ate, the gift of a deep and graceful accent from my ancestors. 

Kritika Aryal, Year 12.

Extract from: The Black Swan.

She looks like the real thing. She looks like the real thing. Viana utters these words over and over again trying desperately to wrap her head around them. She stares at the seventeen-year-old beside her, dressed completely in white from head to toe, and wonders if she really is who she says she is. In the room beside them, a little girl tries to stay awake. With her, she holds the secret which has the power to unlock exactly what Viana is searching for. The missing piece. There is a noise that echoes in the long, empty brown

corridors. It’s a squealing noise, and the little girl hears it every night. The sound haunts her like a bad memory.

In the corridor, there are subtle footsteps followed by a loud shatter. Something big dropped. Vianna, the seventeen-year-old, and the little girl jump up out of their beds and rush out their doors. There is nothing outside, no sign of anything ever being dropped. Vianna looks at the girl. She must be about 9. She wears a black dress that covers her feet entirely. Her eyes bulge out of her face like they are too big for her. As Vianna stares at her the little girl doesn’t meet her eyes instead she seemed to be staring at some point off beyond the distance.

Caitlyn Dela Cruz, Year 12.

Extract from: Fairytale Realities

My story starts in the middle. Though life occurs chronologically, my thoughts progress, forward or backward, as I conjure up every possible ending for myself. It’s a self-destructive habit - drowning myself in my own whirlpool of unrealistic fantasies, wishing that one day I’ll achieve my fairytale reality. At 17, I suppose I’d consider myself a Macro Planner for life. I learnt this term a few weeks ago, but I’ve known this about myself since I was eight. Characters drop in and out every day, my unborn daughter’s favourite colour changes once a month, and it’s about time I reconsider the DJ for my wedding reception. 

My mind is as cluttered as a flood-stricken town, debris of detail scattered across the wrinkles of my brain. 

My world spins on a million different axes outside the realm of existence.

And in the end, 

I am left alone with my insanity. 

• I Do

Hydrangea flowers trickle down a plunging V neck, drifting up and down with the rhythm of my breaths, in sync with the waltz time of Can’t Help Falling In Love. Glistening champagne tulle bursts from my waist and streams to the ground like a flowing spring, my royal train dragging across the cathedral floor toward my eternity. I hand off my bundle of periwinkles and lavenders, and sheer white nylon blurs my vision of the same soft smile and cheek dimples I’ve known since I was 12. 

Our loved ones gather to witness the moment we’d all been anticipating for over a decade, tears dampening my face as he mouths:

 “I love you”.  

When I close my eyes I am instantly transported to a land of happily ever after. I melt with joy as my mind is decorated with lilies and periwinkles, reorganising the seating arrangement and choreographing the father-daughter dance to *NSYNC. Inspired by the Prince Frederik and Princess Mary royal wedding of Denmark, I have spent every moment since I was two years old establishing the intricacies of my picture-perfect Disney Princess wedding. I have nine different pinterest boards/collages filled with my wedding dress, cake, cathedral, reception, bridesmaid dresses, floral arrangements and flower girl baskets. Wedding planning is my nicotine; every bone in my body whirs with unrealistic excitement like the wind of a summer storm. 

Loudonald Go, Year 12.

Extract from: A Mother’s Love.

Layla’s wretched body laid slump against the rigid stone wall, the icy touch spread like fire on her bare skin, penetrating through her long thin drapes which hung loose over her shoulders and fell scattered by her side. Her feet buried into the deep trenches of the never ending sand. Darkness emanated from around her, somehow seeping through the holes in the cloth tightly bound on her eyes. She caressed her sandpaper fingers against her thin, hairy legs, listening intently to the rustling of her dead skin peeling off. Her stone calluses had formed on the edges of her fingers, adapting to her tendency to scratch futilely at the blindfold. She inhaled deeply, wincing sharply – a pungent smell lingering in the empty air dazing her senses. 

She reminisced about the sweet warm kisses of the sun, and the burning touch of the swingset that she had been pushed on by her father. That day there was an eruption of loud bangs in which her mother had brought her here in this very room, isolated from the rest of her friends and family, unaware she would be spending the rest of her days here. Years on years she would spend her days in silence, unable to escape to the real world. She would only ever see her mother once a day for a small period of time in which she would be given food and water – a small loaf of bread and a jug of murky water which was inhaled in an instant. Layla had begged her mother to let her free but was met with the same response: 

“Not yet.”

Welcome back to term 2.

This term will be another busy term of Faith building activities and fundraising initiatives.

This Thursday will be our opportunity to give thanks to the important women in our lives, at our St Andrews mothers day breakfast. This will be followed by Mass at St Andrews parish at 9 am. If you have not registered for the breakfast you are still most welcome to attend Mass.

Our Year 10 student volunteers have recommenced their visits to the Holy Family Nursing Home. These students are to be commended for the way they conduct themselves as embassadors of St Andrew’s. The residents are most grateful for the students giving of their time to visit them.

Year 7, 9 and 10 students all have their reflection Days this term. The Year 10 students will have their  Faith in Action Day on the 19th May 2023 where they will have the opportunity to consider what it is like to live their faith in everyday life. The students will attend a morning session that will encourage them to consider their vocation, and how to discern God’s will in their lives. They will then have the opportunity to be the hands of Christ  and engage in community service at the Holy Family Nursing Home. The students on rotation in their House groups will also attend sessions on Faith in Sport, Social Justice Society and SAC FAM Youth, to allow them to receive a holistic experience of a life of Faith that is complementary to the schools SPIRE framework. Further details on the schools reflection days will be sent to students and parents in the coming weeks.

Vinnies Winter sleepout is on Friday 16th June 2023, and is our main fundraising initiative for this term.  This will be open to Year 12 students to experience life as one of the less fortunate in society, while raising money for St Vincent De Paul Society. 

Jesus was most concerned with the poor, a concern that reaches deep into our Jewish roots that made provision for the poor widows and orphans- “If you ever wrong them and they cry out to me , I will surely listen to their cry.” Exodus 22:21-22. Pope Francis takes upon his mantle the needs of the poor and speaks out against societies that rush indifferently past the poor instead of helping them. St Andrews has a proud history of social justice and helping those less fortunate within our Faith in Action initiatives. We can be proud of our student volunteers who are so willing to always put their hand up when seeing a need. Along with the Vinnies winter sleepout, students will engage with the community as Vinnies Van volunteers, in our Social Justice Society, as Catechists and as visitors to Holy Family Nursing Home. Let us pray for  and give thanks to our students as they continue to be the face of Christ for others.

Andrew Hoare

Director of Faith Mission and Learning.

Operation Art

Congratulations to all students who submitted their artworks for our internal Operation Art competition. We will now review all entries and select our finalists whose artworks will be submitted to Operation Art. All students who submitted artworks will receive a merit for their entry. Watch this space for our finalists and their entries!

Year 10 Visual Arts

Year 10 students are busily working on their Collection of Work centred around the theme of Suburbia. There are a number of different mediums being explored by our students from digital art to more traditional mediums such as watercolour or acrylic paint. These completed artworks are a part of their assessment task due in Week 3 and we look forward to these being displayed at our annual Junior Art Showcase.

Mrs Claudia Harris

Leader of Learning Visual Arts

Year 11 Photography: Excursion 

On the 7th of March, Year 11 Photography students travelled to Cockatoo Island and Circular Quay to photograph the built and natural environment. Students captured the rich narrative of the Island through their photography. Cockatoo Island was once used as an Australian shipbuilding and ship repairs site from 1857-1991. In 1913 it became the official dockyard of the Royal Australian Navy. Today its warehouses and architecture are, for the most part, empty. Students were able to find the natural and raw beauty of the site and put their photography skills to the test. The results speak for themselves. Well done Year 11!

Below are some of their photographs from the day. 

Year 8 Visual Arts: Fantasy Creatures

Year 8 Visual Arts students have finished off the term with a series of lessons on Surrealism. Surrealism is an art movement where artists sought to release the creative potential of their minds. Surrealists were inspired by their dreams, imagination and their subconscious minds. In our lessons students studied fantasy creatures, we discussed what makes these creatures surreal. Students were then asked to create a surreal fantasy creature of their own, a creature that would protect them.

 We placed these designs in a Pokemon card template and we hope to trade cards or battle our fantasy creatures during lunch time next term. Below are some examples of their work. 

Year 7 Pop Art: Paper Mache

This week year 7 had their very last lesson of Unit 1: Ways of seeing. Students have been exploring pop art and popular culture today. Pop art began as a way to revolt against traditional art and question ‘What is art?’. Artists felt that they could not relate to what they saw in museums and galleries. These artworks did not have a connection to their lives and the things that they saw around them everyday. They turned to sources such as Hollywood, movies, advertisements, products, music and comic books for their inspiration. 

Our Pop Art task asked students to work in a group to create an oversized popular food item out of paper mache. Our students loved working on their sculptures and were overjoyed to see their finished product after weeks of hard work. 

Below are some photos of our students with their sculptures.

Mrs Tiana Psaila

Visual Arts Teacher

We are very excited to announce that our sister school, Isahaya Commercial High School is coming to visit St Andrews College next term. It has been a while since they visited us last time in 2017. We will be hosting 21 Japanese students. They need host families for 11 nights from 24 July to 4 August 2023. 

If you can host one of the Japanese students, that would be great. You will be able to share your lifestyle and home whilst experiencing another culture.

Here is some information on what you can expect:

• Students attend school on weekdays and enjoy family life with you on the weekend

• Japanese language skill is not necessary.

• Students just fit in with your family routines

• The students need their own bed but can share a room.

• Families are paid $50 per night.

If you can assist in hosting a student or would like to know further information, please contact Ms Suzuki at msuzuki@parra.catholic.edu.au

Thank you for your support.

Regards, 

Mariko Suzuki

Leader of Learning - Languages

St Andrews College, Marayong

Ph: 9626 4000

Email: msuzuki@parra.catholic.edu.au

Dear Parents and guardians, 

Welcome to Term 2 of sport. 

We had a great end to Term 1 and a great start to Term 2. A big congratulations to our Junior Boys Volleyball team on winning the grand final in the PDSSSC representative competition. These boys were guided and coached by Miss Malonzo and Mr Camilleri. I would like to say a big thank you for their efforts and time with the boys. Below will be a few words from the boys. Also, a big congratulations to the Junior Boys Volleyball team and Miss Breeze on coming runners up in the competition. Unfortunately the junior boys were defeated in the grand final despite trying their best. You will hear a few words below from the team below. 

Congratulations to the Intermediate Boys Volleyball Team for completing an undefeated season, winning Gold in the grand finals on the 27th April, 2023. It was a close game at halftime with St Andrews only being ahead by 4 points. After a review on our game plan and motivating words shared by our captain Calvin Mediana, the boys were able to finish strong with a winning score of 63-43. 

After falling short last year, It was a pleasure to have coached the boys another season. Every player on our team has shown tremendous discipline and a willingness to push themselves beyond their limits to become better players. 

Congratulations to the following players:

1. Calvin Mediana
2. Marcus Suarez
3. Kyle Gonzales
4. Raysean Raj
5. Nikhil Gudur
6. James Ilagan
7. Ethan Escandor
8. Andrei Cabael
9. Cameron Zolerick

Miss Cherry Malonzo & Mr Daniel Camilleri

Coaches of the Inter boys volleyball team.

This year I had the pleasure of coaching the following players: Michael Azzi, Sean Bernardo, Marcus Liao, Elijah Moloney, Shaun Christian, Joshua Lowe, Aaron Forneste, Richard Tannous and Udhay Nagra alongside our supportive manager Jerome Chin.

Together we started our season with a promising start against St Agnes Catholic High School with a competitive game resulting in a win of 53-43. 

Our next game came against Santa Sophia Catholic College where we achieved a 65-32 win showcasing our ability to implement our skills obtained through Wednesday’s practice. Due to having a smaller competition we came against Santa Sophia Catholic College again before our final series where we once again conceded with a win of 57 to 39 points taking the lead within the Pool B competition as undefeated minor premiers. 

Our final series consisted of three games against the Pool A competition. In our quarter finals we were up against St John Paul II Catholic College, this game constituted of the 1st of Pool B against the 4th of Pool A. We took home the win with an end result of 81-44 sending our team to the semi-finals. Our semi final was against St Gregory’s College, a strong side who composed themselves well throughout the game. It was a close game with scores only 4 to 5 points out at half time. By the end of the game we had managed to get ahead in the second half with a final score of 68-47. 

And so came the Grand Final. Originally set for Term 1 Week 10 but unfortunately due to weather was pushed to Term 2 Week 1. This created some challenges for the team but regardless we competed well in the conditions given. We started with the sun in our eyes, our court larger than normal to what we were used to and the net set at its appropriate net height. We also had to face the challenge of regaining our team’s rhythm again through clear communication for the ball and performing our set plays. It took some time to transition but the boys did well to continue to show persistence throughout their game, I am proud of their efforts. 

Unfortunately we started the first half behind by 13 points making the comeback a hard challenge. Nevertheless, the team continued to persevere throughout the second half trying their best to play the advantage of the sunlight and winds facing their opponents. In the end our mistakes outweighed the will and determination of the boy’s hard effort. We did manage to close the distance between the points with only a 9 point difference, resulting in the final score of 68-59. A victory for Maronite College of the Holy Family and a second place for St Andrews College.

This was a great achievement from the boys and well deserved for their efforts throughout the season. I would like to thank the following people who have allowed our team to succeed this season. Firstly, a big thankyou to our team manager/referee Jerome for always taking the time to help the team develop their skills and by volunteering each game to the referee, it was highly appreciated. I would also like to thank Miss Malonzo, Miss Bade and their teams for allowing the boys the opportunity to practise with them to improve their skills and for their support throughout our season from the setting up of the court, to the pep talks before our game and the karaoke bus rides home. Lastly, I would like to thank Dr Kennaugh and Miss Nikitovic for their support this season in ensuring that our teams have the best resources available to practise and perform in our representative volleyball competition. It was a pleasure to be part of the Volleyball squad for 2023.

Miss Breeze 

Junior Boys Volleyball Coach 2023

A big thank you to Mrs Weaver for taking on the PDSSSC Diving squad in Term 1, your hard work and effort with our amazing students does not go unnoticed. Below will be some information on the successes of our talented students. 

On Friday 31st March, seven students from St Andrews College competed in the New South Wales Combined Catholic Colleges Diving Championships. The Championships took place at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre and included divers from all Catholic dioceses in NSW.

This year, the College fielded a fairly inexperienced team with five of the seven divers being in year 7. The day began with the oldest age groups and saw Jade Kember of year 12 dive in the 17yr girls springboard event. Jade competed admirably against much more experienced divers and finished on the podium in 3rd place.

Next was another one of our divers who has been in our program for a few years, Lara Kearns of year 10. Lara dived beautifully with several high scores in her first few dives. Lara just missed a medal, finishing in 4th place.

Finally, it was time for the rookies. Our year 7 divers, who are the most enthusiastic and determined athletes I’ve coached in a while, took to the competition like seasoned professionals. They were calm, confident and completed their dives with skill and grace. In the 13 yr girls competition, Rachel Griffiths placed 2nd, less than ten points from 1st place. Only three points behind her in 3rd place was Claire De Vos, followed by Keana Hickey in 5th place. The 12 yr age group garnered our best results with Eesa Mir winning the boys event, and Analiese Gregoriou winning the girls event, nearly twenty points ahead of her nearest competitor.

St Andrews College fielded the largest school team at the championships and came away with the most medals of any Catholic school in NSW. Our five medalists; Jade Kember 17 yrs girls -springboard 3rd place, Rachel Griffiths- 13 yrs girls springboard 2nd place, Claire De Vos 13 yrs girls- springboard 3rd place, Eesa Mir 12 yrs boys- springboard 1st place and Analise Gregorious 12 yrs girls- springboard 1st place will go on to represent the College and NSW CCC at the NSW All Schools Championships in June.

Our College Athletics Carnival is coming up next Friday 12th May. I am very excited to share with you all the success in the near future.  

Thank you, 

Miss Ivana Nikitovic 

Sport Coordinator 

The University of Sydney Year 12 Information Session

The University of Sydney will be hosting a Year 12 Information Session on Wednesday the 24th of May commencing at 4.00pm and concluding at 7.30pm.

This will be an opportunity to tour the campus, as well as an opportunity to find out about university entry pathways, scholarships, and study options at The University of Sydney. Students will also have the opportunity to speak with current students at the University of Sydney about their experiences. 

The Program:

Campus tours departing every 30 mins starting at 4:00 pm from the front of The Michael Spence Building F23.

Course Advice Exhibition - 4.00pm until 7.00pm

The Michael Spence Building F23

Information Session - 5:00pm to 5:45pm and again at 6:00pm - 6:45pm 

Eastern Avenue Auditorium 

Hear about the unique curriculum, scholarships, student support and campus life

Click here to register for The University of Sydney. Tickets are essential for all attendees including Year 12 students, parents and carers.

The University of Notre Dame Young Achievers Early Offer Program 

Applications are now open for the Young Achievers Early Offer Program at The University of Notre Dame. Applications can only be made by applying directly to The University of Notre Dame. Applications will close on 30 September. 

Click here to apply and view the information video clip on submitting an application. 

The University of Notre Dame will be holding an information session on Wednesday the 17th of May commencing at 6.00pm and concluding at 8.00pm. This will be an opportunity to hear from academics and get individual application advice. Click here to register for the Information Session.

The University of Notre Dame is committed to supporting each student individually to grow their skills and impact as ethical leaders of the future. 

UTS Bachelor of Accounting Co-op Scholarship

The UTS Bachelor of Accounting Co-op Scholarship provides students with a multi-skilled accounting degree with strong emphasis on both accounting and financial management which are essential business tools.

Business managers consistently rate accounting as the most important business discipline to learn. Graduates with an accounting qualification are better able to understand the workings of business and able to make better decisions. Increasingly, accountants are themselves becoming the decision-makers.

Some common accounting roles are as follows:

• Financial accounting - providing detailed information in the form of formal reports to people outside of a business, such as investors, creditors and the Government;
• Management accounting - providing detailed information to management on how the business is performing;
• Auditing - the independent examination of a business's financial statements, upon which external decision-makers such as investors, creditors and the Government rely;
• Tax accounting - to ensure compliance with the tax laws while minimising taxes paid by business;
•  Corporate restructuring - working with newly acquired, merged or reconstructed businesses
• Insolvency - managing the affairs of businesses in financial trouble, as appointed by the business's creditors or a court;
• Budgeting and planning - setting detailed plans for achieving a business’ goals; and
• Cost accounting - analysing the specific costs of a business in order to achieve greater profitability.

Other roles in business open to Accounting graduates are as follows:

• Finance - business investment and financing decision-making
• Management consulting - providing advice and planning services on how to better run businesses;
• Information system design - developing systems (usually computerised) to handle an organisation's information needs;
• Banking - including aspects such as managing risk, foreign exchange, economics and regulation;
• Insurance - including aspects such as managing risk, pricing of insurance products and statutory controls;
• Government - financial management of public sector organisations at all levels;
• Stockbroking and funds management;
• Financial planning and superannuation.

UTS will be holding an information webinar on Wednesday the 10th of May commencing at 6pm. Click here to register.

Application closing dates for the 2024 Intake of the Bachelor of Accounting Co-op Scholarship course are as follows:

Round 1 Closing Date - Friday 19 May by 11.59pm

Round 2 Closing Date - Friday 13 October by 11.59pm

Click here for the online application form

For more information about the UTS Bachelor of Accounting Co-op Scholarship click here.

Students wishing assistance with their application are encouraged to see Ms May.

Skills and Thrills Career Showcase - Parent Edition

The Skills and Thrills Career Showcase is an engaging presentation taking careers advice out of the office and onto the screen, through an action-packed hour of video, animation, music, personal ambassador stories, industry statistics and host engagement. 

The Skills and Thrills Careers Showcase Parents Edition aims to help parents to assist their children in making informed decisions surrounding post school pathways. 

The Parent Edition Showcase will be held on Wednesday the 10th of May commencing at 6pm at NOVOTEL Rooty Hill.

This is a free showcase presented in partnership with Training Services NSW about industry and global trends, Jobs of the future, Vocational Education and Training Apprenticeships, Traineeships - both School Based and Post School to support parents in providing advice to their children on careers and study options.

Registrations are essential - click here to reserve your place.

AIM Information Evening

Australian Institute of Music will be hosting an Information Evening on Tuesday the 16th of May commencing at 5.30pm and concluding at 8.00pm.

This is an opportunity to go behind the scenes at AIM. Students will get to experience the state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, get one-on-one advice from teachers, attend course information sessions, watch live performances, learn about careers in music, and meet AIM’s talented students and alumni.  

AIM offers courses in music performance, composition, audio, music theatre, musicology, and arts and entertainment management.

Click here for the Information Evening Schedule.

Click here to register for the Information Evening.

Thank you, 

Therese May

College Future Pathways Leader 

College Leadership Team

College Principal	Dr Stephen Kennaugh
Assistant Principal Wellbeing and Learning	Mr Nicholas Thrum
Assistant Principal Systems, Data and Proffesional Learning	Mr Patrick Finnerty
Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning	Ms Josilin Kalifa
Director of Faith, Mission and Learning	Mr Andrew Hoare
College Business Manager	Mrs Melissa Welch
Administration Operations Manager	Ms Simone McKechnie

Leaders of Learning - Wellbeing

Leader of Wellbeing and Learning	Mrs Sue Cooper
Leader of Learning Wellbeing Year 7	Mr Kharl Carlos
Leader of Learning Wellbeing Year 8	Mr Jarryd Leaves
Leader of Learning Wellbeing Year 9	Ms Alicia Harwood
Leader of Learning Wellbeing Year 10	Mr Andrew Nisbet
Leader of Wellbeing & Learning Senior Campus  Leader of Wellbeing Year 11	Mrs Andrea Utoikamanu
Leader of Learning Wellbeing Year 12	Mr David Frankham
College Counsellor	Ms Kerrie Castle &  Sr Cristina Ramada
College Future Pathways Leader	Ms Therese May

College Leaders of Learning - KLA

Leader of Learning Mathematics	Ms Tracey Thomson
Assistant Leader of Learning Mathematics	Mr Jacob Wills
Leader of Learning English	Mrs Marsha Edwards
Assistant Leader of Learning English	Mr Travis Kolek
Director of Performance	Mr Antonio Chiappetta
Leader of Learning Music	Mr Jason Alata
Leader of Learning Visual Arts	Mrs Claudia Harris
Leader of Learning HSIE	Mr Daniel Camilleri
Assistant Leaders of Learning HSIE	Mr Jarryd Leaves Miss Jessica Attard  Miss Cherry Malonzo
Leader of Learning Languages	Mrs Mariko Suzuki
Leader of Learning PDHPE	Mrs Kayla Brogan
Assistant Leader of Learning PDHPE	Mr Andrew Houseman
Leader of Learning Technologies	Mr Bill Robson
Assistant Leader of Learning Technologies	Mrs Cassandra Carlos
Leader of Learning Science	Mr Rohan Isaac
Assistant Leader of Learning Science (Acting)	Mrs Carmela Hollero

College Leaders of Learning

Leader of Learning Diversity	Mrs Pauline Xuereb
Leader of Faith, Mission and Learning (Acting)	Miss Olivia Tan
Leader of Learning Literacy	Mr Duncan Dewar
Leader of Learning Information and Communications Technology	Mrs Sarah Anzellotti
Leader of Learning Sport	Miss Ivana Nikitovic
Leader of Learning Pedagogy & Practice	Mr Paul Haras
Leader of Learning Reading	Ms Linda Hicks
Leader of Learning Numeracy	Mrs Gilda De Guzman