NEWS
Marymede Catholic College would like to advise all families of the 2016 Starting Dates which can be found by accessing the link below:
Marymede Catholic College is delighted to announce that our 2016 Marymede Catholic College Secondary School Musical will be ‘The Wedding Singer’.
It's 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favourite wedding singer. He's the life of the party, until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. Only trouble is Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever.
With a brand new score that pays loving homage to the pop songs of the 1980s, THE WEDDING SINGER takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room.
The Wedding Singer features a large chorus with many featured roles for actors who sing, and dancers who act.
Check out this clip of the original Broadway cast performing the opening song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHXy_FIWmK8
All students (7-12) have been emailed an audition information pack. Audition bookings are now open.
In this edition of 'Meet the Teacher' we speak with Ms. Andrea Zappulla, a member of our Secondary School Teaching team and Head of Chanel Guild.
Name: Andrea Zappulla - Secondary School Teacher / Head of Chanel Guild - andrea.zappulla@marymede.vic.edu.au
What is your role at the College?
I currently teach Physical Education (Years 7, 9 & VCE), Outdoor and Environmental Studies (VCE) in addition to my role as Head of Chanel Guild.
Tell us about an interesting project or topic that you are currently running with one of your classes?
I was recently involved in putting together Marymede Catholic College's first extra-curricular Snow Program at Mt. Hotham. The program was a huge success, offered to students in Years 8-12 who had demonstrated high levels of commitment and endeavour in their studies.
What is the most rewarding aspect of being a Teacher?
Building relationships, inspiring young minds and teaching something which I am passionate about.
Fast Five:
Favourite Food: Chocolate or Greek Yoghurt
Favourite Movie/TV Show: At the moment I am hooked in 'Orange is the New Black'
Hidden Talent or Something We May Not Know About You: I can crochet.
Favourite Sporting Team/Athlete: I'm not one for 'favourite teams' - although I do consider myself part of the black and white army.
Or
Torah Bright - She is my ideal sports star. An incredible Snowboarder and an all-round beautiful person.
If You Could Pick Any 3 People as Dinner Guests, Who Would They Be and Why?:
My Grandparents - From my Father’s side who I never had the chance to meet.
My Fiance' - He is pretty awesome!
My Mum- Everyone loves their Mum!
Ms Zappulla with students on the 2015 Ski Camp.
We would like to extend a very warm invitation to the grandparents of your children to attend a picnic at Marymede Catholic College!
Friday October 30, 2015: 12.30pm – 1.30pm
The 2015 Grandparents Day Picnic will take place in the Primary School grounds. This event will allow students to enjoy a shared picnic with their grandparents in the grounds of the school and with our Primary School community.
If students do not have grandparents who are able to attend we ask that you consider a special family friend who could join them in the place of their grandparents.
- Students to wear Guild uniform
- Grandparents/special friends to provide a wrapper free lunch and picnic blanket or picnic chairs if they are not comfortable sitting on the ground/floor
- Fine weather – Guild tents will be constructed in areas within the Primary School where guilds will congregate and meet grandparents
- Wet weather – Guilds will meet in Guild Houses
- Due to food allergies, food cannot be shared with other children
The Term 3 College Bulletin is now available online.
Click Here to Read the Term 3 College Bulletin
The Bulletin is produced at the conclusion of each Term and provides families with a snapshot of valuable news and information relating to Marymede Catholic College.
Please be reminded that Term 4 commences on Monday October 5, 2015..
Construction works on our new Marymede Trade Skills Centre have progressed at a rapid pace with plenty of items having recently been completed throughout August and early September.
Slabs have now been poured on both levels in addition to the external area of the building, whilst all frameworks are now complete. The roof is on and approximately 70% of the external cladding has also been completed.
Works are currently taking place internally with the installation of all windows, electricty, plumbing, air-conditioning, gutters and extraction units.
We also anticipate floor sealing and the installation of equipment to take place across the next month.
We are still on track for a completion date in late November 2015 and we look forward to further process over the coming weeks with great excitement.
The check out what the final product will look like, view our Trade Skills Centre video HERE.
You can also track its progress through some of the photos below!
The 2016 School Fees & Levies have now been finalised and the 2016 School Fee Structure released. To access the 2016 Fee Structure please click on the link below:
Click Here for the 2016 Fee Structure
Click Here for the 2016 School Fees and Levies Information Letter
Marymede Catholic College would like to congratulate Adrian Pieri and Betsey Rasia on recently being annouced as our 2016 College Captains.
Adrian (McCormack House) commenced at Marymede Catholic College in 2011 joining us in Year 7, whilst Betsey joined the Marymede Community in 2013 having relocated from New South Wales.
"I'm grateful for this exciting opportunity to help shape the College for future generations to come." said Adrian, who wanted to become College Captain to be a role model for his fellow peers and represent the College to the best of his ability. Betsey is also looking forward to her leadership role, hoping to 'work together with Mr Kenny and fellow students to help grow and improve the Marymede Community".
We congratulate Adrian and Betsey on this achievement and wish them all the very best for 2016 as they work closely with Mr Kenny and the Marymede Community to represent the College.
In this edition of 'Meet the Teacher' we speak with Ms. Jacqueline Tjorpatzis, a member of our Primary School Teaching team.
Name: Jacqueline Tjorpatzis - Year 3.1 Classroom Teacher / Year Level Co-ordinator (Year 3) - jacqueline.tjorpatzis@marymede.vic.edu.au
What is your role at the College?
I am fortunate and blessed to have a beautiful Year 3 class at Marymede Catholic College. I am also the Year Level Coordinator for Year 3.
Tell us about an interesting project or topic that you are currently running with one of your classes?
As part of my Research Project for my Masters Degree in Education: (Student Wellbeing), I will be implementing mindfulness, meditation and positive education strategies inside and outside of the classroom. I will be running meditation this Semester at lunch time for a range of different year levels. My goal is to teach children (and even adults) multiple strategies to enhance their own wellbeing.
What is the most rewarding aspect of being a Teacher?
To teach is a blessing. Each day I get the opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life. As a teacher, I’m a lifelong learner so I get to learn with the kids which is always exciting. I love seeing the journey of all students – especially those I have taught - from Prep to Year 12. I know that I had an overwhelming feeling of joy and pride seeing the students I taught in Year 1 commence in Year 7 this year. That is what makes Marymede Catholic College so special. Not many schools in Victoria give you the opportunity to see the journey from Prep to Year 12. I love seeing how the kids evolve over time and how much more “grown up” they become. Especially being a Primary teacher, I get to see a bigger and beautiful change. I love it!
Fast Five:
Favourite Food: Hot Chips.
Favourite Movie/TV Show: Avatar & The Voice (The talent on that show is amazing!)
Hidden Talent or Something We May Not Know About You: I make an effort each day to be positive by: meditating, using affirmations & gratitude, reading inspirational books and quotes and I also love to write. I enjoy teaching mindfulness and meditation techniques for increasing someone’s wellbeing. I also love to help people in any way possible so I am studying my Masters Degree in Student Wellbeing and I am also a qualified life coach and hypnotherapist (don’t worry I won’t make you flap your arms like a chicken when I speak to you!).
Favourite Sporting Team/Athlete: Collingwood FC, Melbourne Victory, Manchester United and Melbourne Vixens (I love sport!)
If You Could Pick Any 3 People as Dinner Guests, Who Would They Be and Why?:
Joan of Arc - This girl provided hope to the French people and led a whole army to victory. It took courage, strength, assurance and trust in her own abilities. She inspires me to inhabit these qualities as well. I’d love to know how she did it!
- “I am not afraid... I was born to do this.”
Louise Hay - The leading pioneer of positive thinking, affirmations and on how our thoughts can create our reality. Her story is another which inspires me on how she overcame cancer through a positive mindset and changing her life for the good. Her books and publishing company leads the industry in self-help and her books have transformed many lives. I’d love to get her advice on how I can impact the people around me for positive change as she has.
- “The best gift we can give to children is to teach them to love themselves”
Jesus - One of the greatest teachers of all time. One man who changed the world. He demonstrated love and compassion to all those people with whom he encountered. This took a special person to do it all. Looking beyond his divinity, he changed humanity through his words and actions. I find this incredible and fascinating. I’d love to understand how he thinks, what words of wisdom he would impart for today’s modern society and how he had the ability to heal people instantly.
- “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” (The golden rule)
Photo by Liam McCormack
It's been another busy yet productive Term for members of the Marymede High Performance Academy with training concluding for Term 3 and set to continue early in Term 4.
Academy members continue to make some excellent gains in their training programs whilst Keely and Reuben also enjoyed some outstanding success at the recent SACCSS Division 1 Athletics Carnival - each crowned overall champions. Meanwhile, Caitlin (not pictured below) finished runner up in her division.
Students also recieved their new training gear late in Term 3 and are all set for their final training program for 2015 when the Academy returns back in Term 4.
The main focus of the ‘Marymede High Performance Academy’ is the development of functional strength specific to the given sport of each participant. Athletes will also benefit from a reduction in the likelihood of injury, increased self-confidence and improved performance in their given sport.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MARYMEDE HIGH PERFORMANCE ACADEMY PROFILE PAGE
Academy members receive their new training gear.
High Performance Academy 2015 (Absent - Caitlin, Danielle)