On Monday the 15th of May, a group of selected students went to the SACCS Badminton Tournament. The day started off with everyone playing their opponents, 4-5 matches against different teams. The day was a very good experience, definitely one to remember. 

Tania Leong, Ruth Geordy and I, Teresa Marsom were only one step away from victory. 

At the start of the day, we arrived at Eagle Stadium in Werribee and saw the other schools who we would be going up against. Our mindset coming into the tournament was that we just wanted to have fun, and that even if we didn’t win, what matters is that we did it with the power of friendship. 

The first 2 matches were just us having fun. We didn’t take it seriously, but still managed to win. 

But after winning the first 2 matches, we realised that we might actually have a chance at winning. However, we had to make the hard decision of choosing only 2 players to play. We originally had 3 players because we didn’t think that we would make finals. 

After an intense 1v1, Ruth was chosen to play alongside me. 

When we finished playing all 4 of our matches, winning 3 and losing 1, we were told that we had actually made the finals. We were the only team from our school that made it. That definitely didn’t make us nervous. 

The first final was against Thomas Carr. It was a close and intense game. But luckily, we managed to win it by 1 point (27-26). 

And then finally, the grand final. 

Unfortunately, we weren’t able to win it. The game was a really close one though. We tried our best, but it still wasn’t enough. It was hard because we were not prepared to play 6 matches, so it was tiring. 

What matters the most was that we had fun and made good memories. And even though we didn’t win, we had a good day. 

Next year, (hopefully) that medal will be mine. 

- Teresa Marsom, Yr 8

It is a big Term 2 for our Year 9s this year. We have begun looking at Careers in Trinity, exploring the students' aspirations and interests that could possibly lead to a career pathway for them. We use a computer program called Morrisby that helps guide them by using their responses to various surveys and complete activities around employability skills, stereotypes in careers and decision making. We then will move on to creating resumes and cover letters, ready for mock interviews at the end of the Term. 

Aside from Trinity, we also have exams coming up, beginning June 13th. To help the students prepare, we will not only be providing time in subjects to revise, but in Pastoral Care we will support students with exam preparation tips, positive coping strategies and stress management techniques. More information surrounding exams will be given towards the end of the month. 

Lastly, the Year 9 students are currently competing in the SPARK Award, where each student can be nominated by all members of staff for promoting attitudes of respect and kindness across each week. So far, 9 Curtin has won both weeks! The winning homeroom gets a pizza lunch at the end of the Term.

To help 'spark' conversation in your home, ask your Year 9 child 'what career pathways are you exploring at school?' and 'where do you see yourself in 10 years' time?'

Stay warm everyone!

Congratulations to all students who auditioned for this year's school musical, Nightmare on Theodore Street. 

James - Evan Barisic

Jolene - Janelle Lawang

Sue - Audrey Gerada

Reis - Aurelius Catayong

Mrs Burrows - Siena Singarella

Mr Jules - Angelina Brillouet

Camp Coordinator Karen - Ruby Nguyen

The 3 Girls

Melody - Tania Leong

Allegra - Violet Lutar

Angel - Charlotte Gerada

The 3 Boys

Max - Nicolas Lay

Luther - Wilsin Ghpreta

Dalton - Johny Johnstone

Ensemble

Lidea Shashy, Theresa Nguyen, Diana Huynh, Evie Almeida, Jade Nguyen, Abby Fernando, Charlotte Jansen, Sophia Pham, Vincent Kennedy, Giselle Tayag, Jessica Pham, Emily Nguyen, Anna Dinh, Mariam Maroka, Pirlo Qassab, Ruth Geordy, Benjamin Lemus, Charlie Ferdinand, Mia Michael, Abbe Maggs, Vicky Huynh, Tiffany Georgiou, Mia Lekkas, Dylan Nguyen, Subin Doan and Dominic Nguyen Akoung Ring.

The Band

Keys 1/Conductor - Mr Clarence Marshall

Keys 2 - Roger Louis

Keys 3 - Diana Doan

Drums/Percussion - Caleb Tapuala-Unasa

Bass Guitar - Dru Celestial

Guitar - Mr Duwapatabendige Fernando, Cooper Callahan and Liam Holt

Violins - Teresa Marsom and Remi Saleem

Pastoral Care Program

Catholic Regional College Pastoral Care program provides a sequenced curriculum from years 7 to 10 using a multimodal approach designed to develop the achievement and wellbeing of the whole person (spiritually, intellectually, morally, physically, socially and emotionally).

Our Pastoral Care program centres around the social-emotional learning (SEL) model, a school-based organisational framework through which students learn to become lifelong learners who recognise, reflect and manage their emotions and empathise with others.

Our Pastoral Care program fosters the development of positive relationships. It provides opportunities for students to grow from challenging experiences to contribute positively to their community and flourish as responsible global citizens.

Term 2 Concepts and Themes

Year 7 – Building Community: Sharing

Year 8 – Respectful Relationships and Teamwork

Year 9 – Courage – Bravery

Year 10 – Careers and Pathways

Meaningful May

Feeling part of something bigger is great for our wellbeing. So, this month, let's focus on the things that really matter and make life more meaningful.

Please see attached our Meaningful May calendar, full of great ideas to bring more fulfilment to your daily life.

Remember, when we take care of ourselves, we're better placed to care for others around us too.

Weekly Wellbeing Pulse Checks

We hold the care, safety and wellbeing of young people as a central and fundamental responsibility of our school. We, as a college, are fully committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students, and we understand that every student has the right to feel safe. We strive to do this by ensuring that all staff are able to proactively ensure the safety of students at all times. Therefore, we have introduced our Weekly Wellbeing Pulse Checks for our Year 7 and 10 students, to check in with the mental, social and physical wellbeing.

Weekly Wellbeing Pulse Checks makes it safe and easy for students to ask for help. Teachers get a clearer understanding of how individual students are feeling so they know who needs their help most. It provides deep insight into wellbeing and sentiment data to improve the whole school experience.

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s Year Level Leader or Mr. Dale Marshall (Wellbeing for Learning Leader).

Extra-curricular Activities at CRC St Albans

Participating in extracurricular activities in secondary schools is important for students to grow both academically and personally. These activities offer students the opportunity to develop a range of skills, including leadership, teamwork, time management, and communication, which are essential for success in the future.

Extracurricular activities also provide students with a sense of belonging and the chance to pursue their passions and interests outside of the classroom. These experiences can lead to meaningful relationships, new perspectives, and opportunities for personal growth. Extracurricular activities are a central aspect of CRC St Albans education that provides students with a well-rounded experience, helping them to develop their full potential and achieve their goals.

We have a vast range of activities for students to participate in during lunch-time or after-school. If you would like further information, please do not hesitate to speak to the supervising teacher identified below or check our daily bulletin for further information.

Cyber Safety Awareness Evening Update

On Wednesday 10^th May we hosted our Cyber Safety Awareness Evening in partnership with The Cyber Safety Project. We write to express our utmost appreciation and gratitude to The Cyber Safety Project for their outstanding contribution, which would not have been possible without their invaluable assistance and collaboration.

We are delighted to announce that the event was an enormous success, and we owe much of this triumph to the hard work and dedication of our Multi-cultural Education Aides (Atem George, Manal Hadeed and Teresa Tran) and the support of our incredible families. The feedback and observations we have received from both our Multicultural Education Aides and the families who attended have been overwhelmingly positive, reinforcing the importance of such initiatives within our community.

The Cyber Safety Project, through their expertise and commitment to fostering cyber safety, played a significant role in shaping the success of our event. They provided comprehensive training sessions to our Multicultural Education Aides, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and confidence to present at the Cyber Safety Awareness Evening. These sessions were skilfully tailored to cater to the diverse cultural backgrounds of our families, ensuring the content was relatable and easily understood.

The culturally sensitive approach taken by The Cyber Safety Project was greatly appreciated by our attendees. It made the content highly relevant and relatable, enabling families to grasp the information more effectively. We are grateful for their efforts in building the confidence of our Multicultural Education Aides and empowering them to deliver presentations that resonated deeply with our community.

Please see these visuals, which serve as cherished memory for our participants, and also allows us to showcase the collaborative efforts that made this event such a resounding triumph.

Thank you to our families who were able to attend!!! Together, we look forward to continuing our journey to foster a safer digital landscape for our community and empower more families to take proactive steps in safeguarding the young people in our community.

Catholic Regional College - Collaborating School

This year Catholic Regional College is proudly collaborating with the Cyber Safety Project to facilitate cyber safety education with parents and guardians. By uncovering the risks of learning, connecting and playing online, parents and guardians will be empowered to support their child(ren) with important conversations to navigate the online world safely.

Our Year 7 and 8 educators are equipped with a sequenced cyber safety curriculum mapped to the Victorian framework, which underpins key values for a strong foundation for online safety and digital wellbeing.

The Cyber Safety Project is endorsed by the eSafety Commissioner as a Trusted eSafety Provider. To further support cyber safety education at home, you can find helpful online home safety guides, conversation checklists and resources for creating a safe digital environment at home via cybersafetyproject.com.au

Additional online safety support resources: 

• Report online harms including cyber bullying, image-based abuse or illegal and harmful content - eSafety.gov.au 
• Report child exploitation material to the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation - accce.gov.au
• If your child is immediate danger call 000.

”Your real strength comes from

being the best you

you can be”

- Po, Kung Fu Panda

Have you thought about working in a bank?

Banks exist to help people and businesses with money. They keep our money safe, provide loans when we need money, help us pay for things, and offer advice on managing our finances. They also work closely with governments and other countries to ensure our economy stays stable.

Some of your tasks might be:

• Assist customers with account transactions and inquiries
• Evaluate loan applications
• Provide financial advice and guidance
• Develop and maintain customer relationships
• Conduct market research and analysis
• Implement and manage digital banking solutions

CONVERSATION STARTER

WHAT’S WORKING BEST IN YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW?

If you know what’s working in your life, and why it’s working, then you can use the techniques from the areas that are working to help get everything else into line.

So, if you have a great exercise routine but struggle to find time to study, try using your exercise schedule as a template for your study plan.

Over the next two weeks we encourage families to find a time and space to ponder the following question :