Learning Matters
Humanities Week
Ancient Day
'Ancient day was a day full of various activities that educated us about life in ancient Rome. We participated in activities such as sports & status, gladiators, warriors & warfare, rulers & subjects and lastly, archery. I enjoyed every session but my favourite out of all of the activities was archery. This is because everybody got the chance to participate and we were able to learn as well as be active. What I learnt from ancient day is the history of ancient Rome, their social classes and how they lived their daily lives.' - Abrielle Fernando 7 Avoca
'Ancient day was a pretty fun day, we got to do archery, learn new things about Ancient Rome and see the armour and weaponary they used. At the start of the day we did activities involving Gladiators fighting in the Colosseum. In the middle of the day we got to pretend that we were tribes fighting for land. At the end of the day we did a learning activity and archery. In my personal opinion, it was a pretty good day to take a little fun break from work.' - Isaac Hurmez, 7 Avoca
Learning Snapshots
Year 8 Scientist dissecting frogs!
Year 10 Outdoor Ed students enjoying the sunshine and the snow.
Nightmare on Theodore St
It was such an honour to present this year’s production of ‘Nightmare on Theodore Street’. My love of Comedy and Horror combined to create an entertaining musical with twists and messages for us all. It has been an overwhelmingly emotional journey, working with so many incredible young human beings, and seeing something that I wrote and created; come to life in such a special way. Not only have I had the pleasure of developing actors, dancers and singers, I also worked with many phenomenal young musicians in the band. Rehearsals have been running since the start of term 2 and every week, we saw the show grow and grow. A school production happens because of many people. I am so grateful to have such and amazing Arts team and support staff that have worked tirelessly to put together the show and support our amazing students.
Both our evening shows were SOLD OUT in two weeks. The money raised from the ticket sales will be donated to the Holy Eucharist Food Bank. We raised a total of $2500.
A huge thank you to all the students and staff for your hard work. I am so blessed to have been on this journey with you all. Thanks to everyone in our school community who supported the show or came to see it.
Clarence Marshall, Arts Leader
Here are a few responses from members of the cast and band.
Working on the production was one of the most memorable experiences I’ve ever had here at CRC St Albans. I actually wanted to be a part of the backstage crew; something I always wanted to do. Then at the start of term 3, Mr Marshall approached me and asked if I wanted to do the lighting instead. I was hesitant about doing so, but I said, “Why not? What's the worst that could happen”? So, after I got the role, I joined everyone at rehearsals and got used to the structure of the show. The whole experience allowed me to get closer to new people, and I was able to help out the cast, crew and band. It was the most fun I’ve ever had in a long time. Seeing everyone trying their best at rehearsals was the best sight to see, because I knew it was going to be a great show. During production week, it was more fun than ever, seeing everyone being so nervous and excited got me nervous and anxious as well. But in the end, I brought my best to the few shows we did, and it was so much fun. Everything about the production week was incredible, I would never trade that experience and feeling for anything. Corey Dang, Yr 9
I'm so fortunate to have been a part of the production because of how fun it was. I was surrounded by many amazing and talented people that I would never expect to talk to. The whole band, ensemble and cast are the coolest people I know and I'm so happy for everyone who gave their best in this show. Rehearsals and the days of performances were always the most fun thing and I looked forward to it every week. My time during the school production of Nightmare on Theodore Street, will be one of my main highlights that I’ll never forget. Dru Celestial, Yr 9
My time as the student director of ‘Nightmare on Theodore Street’ was probably the most enjoyable experience I’ve ever had. Being a director included, adding my ideas into certain parts of the play, which gave me the opportunity to show myself in other ways and not only through my acting. This allowed me to create something I’d truly be proud of. Helping Miss Baldacchino and Mr Marshall create this, is probably one of my greatest achievements and I will remember the fun I had with the cast and team members for as long as I live :) Angelina Brillouet, Yr 9
Acting on stage was the best highlight of my time here at school. It was such a surreal experience to be on stage feeling like a real actor - putting on microphones, as well as singing and dancing on a stage filled with props was beyond awesome. The best part about being in ‘Nightmare on Theodore Street’ was the new friendships that we all established, it was like one big family that gathered every week. I was so excited to sing songs with band members, and rehearse lines with other actors because we always had a good laugh as we would immerse ourselves in our characters. It was definitely a great experience to showcase our talents and express a different version of ourselves through our characters. It felt so special and rewarding to see smiles in the crowd when we were performing and that is what truly kept us going, knowing that we made people feel happy in the moment. Janelle Lawang, Yr 10
The school musical was an incredible experience. Seeing everyone bond and work together with all of our different strengths was a very fun time. For the last 3 months, having rehearsals every week was something that I always looked forward to and is something that I will cherish forever. The musical helped me make many new friends from all year levels. The show was a well written story, and each unique song in the show had its own special aspect. We all worked so hard to bring the story to life and I am so proud of everyone. Thank you to Mr Marshall, Miss Baldacchino, Ms Cioccia, Miss Pauline and Jen Cummerford for their hard work. Teresa Marsom, Yr 8
Wellbeing for Learning
Self-care September
Do you show yourself the same kindness as others? Many of us find this hard. Yet when we treat ourselves as deserving of love, everything goes better. For us and those around us too.
Mindful Moment: Try this now self-love meditation to cultivate compassion and inner peace.
True happiness comes from caring for ourselves AND caring for others. See our Self-care September calendar with lots of suggestions for little acts that make a big difference. And being kind also brings us a greater sense of fulfilment too.
Remember, you can't pour from an empty cup. So, let's make time to care for ourselves this month so we can then show up more for others too.
Catholic Regional College St Albans Scout Group
Empowering Growth, Skills, and Friendship
Join us in creating a transformative experience for you through the Catholic Regional College St Albans Scout Group.
Do you want to discover adventure, build character, and develop life skills while fostering friendships that last a lifetime?
Program Highlights:
- Engaging scouting activities: Scouts, Ventures, Rovers, and more
- Led by dedicated Scout Leaders: Dilan Denha, Jude Sef, Dale Sutton
- Weekly sessions during Term 4, 2023
- Fridays from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
- Location: CRC St Albans – Auditorium (Year 10 Area)
Benefits for Students:
- Work towards scout awards and achievements
- Earn credit for Outdoor Activity Skills (OAS's) and Special Interest Areas (SIA's)
- Opportunity to achieve the prestigious Scout Medallion
- Boost mental wellbeing through outdoor activities and community engagement
- Early exposure to Scouts' principles and values.
Cost and Funding: Fully Funded by CRC St Albans
For further information visit Scouts Victoria's website: https://scoutsvictoria.com.au/
Get Involved: Become a part of this enriching journey! Join our Catholic Regional College St Albans Scout Group and shape your future through adventure, skill-building, and lasting friendships.
Contact Us: For inquiries and registration details, reach out to Mr. Dale Marshall by emailing dmarshall@crcstalbans.com.au
Get in fast, as we only have limited spots available.
"Empowering the Leaders of Tomorrow"
