NEWS
In this edition of 'Meet the Teacher' we speak with Ms Jaclyn Danaher, one of our College Psychologists.
Name: Jaclyn Danaher - Student Wellbeing Department - jaclyn.danaher@marymede.vic.edu.au
What is your role at the College?
Psychologist – supporting the social-emotional wellbeing of our students here at Marymede.
Tell us about an interesting project or topic that you are currently working on?
Amy Ross (College Psychologist) and I are currently working on developing a group program to help our senior Secondary school student’s manage anxiety and worries. We are hoping to start rolling out this program with small groups later in the year. Additionally, I was recently in New York presenting my doctoral research paper entitled “Alcohol Consumption and Psychological Distress: A Study in Australian Adolescents.” Over the past 5 years I have been undertaking a Doctor of Clinical Psychology at Deakin University. I am currently in the final stages of completing my thesis and am aiming to submit it in a few months time.
What do you love most about Marymede Catholic College?
Getting to work closely with many of our students to support them in achieving their goals and/or overcoming a difficult time in their life.
Fast Five:
Favourite Food: Pizza
Favourite Movie/TV Show: Remember the Titans
Hidden Talent or Something We May Not Know About You: I ran a half-marathon last year!
Favourite Sporting Team/Athlete: Melbourne Football Club
If You Could Pick Any 3 People as Dinner Guests, Who Would They Be and Why?: Roger Federer, Barrack Obama and Kate Middleton because I admire their demeanor and how well these 3 international figures consistently hold themselves in the public eye. I am inspired by Roger Federer and Barrack Obama’s passion, commitment and hard work. I am curious about royal life, and hope Kate Middleton could give me a true insight into this.
Erica Paglianiti (Year 5) will soon get the opportunity to dance for Victoria having recently been selected to represent her state at the upcoming 23rd Annual Australasian Energetiks Scholarships, a dance competition which will be held from Friday 17th – 19th July, 2015.
It’s an outstanding achievement for Erica, who has been performing since the age of 3 and now dances every week at the ‘Dance Discovery’ School in Lalor.
Although she also performs in the styles of Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Acro and Hip-Hop, it is Tap dancing for which she will represent the state of Victoria. To earn selection at the upcoming Scholarships, Erica was required to take part in a number of performance based examinations which showcased her talent and ability on the dance floor with only a handful of students gaining selection from Dance Schools across the state.
Whilst she is proud of her achievements, Erica’s real enjoyment comes from being able to express herself whilst dancing, learning new moves and styles, and meeting new friends who share her interests in dance along the way.
Along with the dream of one day becoming a professional tap dancer, Erica hopes to continue representing her state and performing at Dance Discovery, whilst mastering the art of performing a front aerial flip on the dance floor. For now however, her sights are solely focused on the upcoming Australasian Energetiks Scholarships.
Marymede Catholic College congratulates Erica on her recent achievements and we wish her all the very best in her future dancing endeavours.
Photo by: Liam McCormack
Photo Courtesy of: The Paglianiti Family
Marymede Catholic College wishes to invite all members of the Marymede Community to our 2015 Gala Night which has been organised by our Parents & Friends Committee. Last year’s inaugural Gala Night was a huge success and the 2015 event promises to be bigger and better than before.
The 2015 Gala Night will be held at Ballara Receptions in Eltham on Saturday August 1, 2015.
Tickets will be made available at a cost of $110 per person (which includes a 3 course meal and drinks).
Members of the Parents & Friends Committee will be located in the Main Office to collect reservation forms and payment on the following dates:
• Monday 15th June: 8:30am to 9:30am
• Wednesday 24th June: 2:30am to 3:30pm
• Wednesday 15th July: 2:30pm to 3:30pm
• Monday 20th July: 8.30am to 9:30am & 2:30pm to 3:30pm
• Friday 24th July: 8.30am to 9:30am & 2:30pm to 3:30pm
All reservations are due by no later than Friday July 24, 2015. Please note seating is limited therefore early bookings are essential.
For further information regarding this event please contact the Parents & Friends Committee via email at paf@marymede.vic.edu.au
We look forward to this exciting College event and hope to see many members of the Marymede Community in attendance.
Construction on the Marymede Skills Centre has now begun.
Marymede wishes to advise all families that vehicles relating to construction of the centre will be entering/exiting the College regularly via Gate A as of Wednesday June 10, 2015.
The College anticipates completion of this Centre by January 2016.
Marymede Catholic College would like to invite all members of our School community (Staff, Parents and Students) to fortnightly Mass which will commence next Friday June 12 at 8.00am, until the conclusion of the year led by Fr. Martin Ashe.
Please find dates below:
- Friday July 31
- Friday August 28
- Friday September 11
- Wednesday September 16
- Friday October 9
- Wednesday October 14
- Friday October 23
- Wednesday October 28
- Friday November 6
- Wednesday November 11
- Friday November 20
- Wednesday November 25
- Friday December 4
- Wednesday December 9
Time: 8.00am
Location: Chapel of the Annunciation
Fortnightly Mass will take place in the Chapel and we hope to welcome many members of the Marymede Community each fortnight.
Families wishing to book their 2016 Prep Application Interview can do so by visiting the link below:
Year 10 Homestudy - Period 5 - Thursday 4th June.
Marymede Catholic College wishes to advise that Year 10 students will be dismissed at lunchtime (1.27pm) on Thursday 4th June. The Fitness Centre will be out of action due to exam set-up, therefore not available for Year 10 Guild sport. Year 10 students would benefit from this additional time to prepare for their exams beginning 8.30am Friday 5th June.
Should your son/daughter not be able to leave the College Grounds at this time, they can access the Resource Centre for private study.
Please advise your child’s tutor teacher if this will be the case so that we can account for their attendance.
The Challenge of Parenthood Today - A Two-Part Seminar Series for Parents of Students in Years 5-10
Marymede Catholic College in collaboration with the menALIVE Ministry will be running two seminars in Term 2 and 3 this year for parents of students in Years 5-10. The theme of these seminars is 'The Challenge of Parenthood Today'.
Our guest presenter, Robert Falzon is a husband, father, businessman, co-founder of Men Alive and published author. He has been married to Alicia for 32 years and they have 4 adult children. Since the founding of Men Alive in 2003 they have been able to run events across Australia which have touched 15,000 people. In 2011 Robert published his first book 'How to Grow a Men's Ministry' followed by 'The Father Factor' in 2014.
Parents of students in Years 5 to 10 who are interested in attending are asked to please RSVP to rsvp@marymede.vic.edu.au by no later than Friday June 5, 2015. Early bookings are essential as spaces are limited.
Applications for Prep 2016 have now closed.
We look forward to welcoming a new cohort of students and their families into the Marymede Community in 2016.
Any familiy wishing to submit a late application is able to do so via the normal application procedure, however, all late applications will be placed onto a waiting list and considered should second round positions become available.
For further information regarding enrolment at Marymede Catholic College please contact the College registrar on 9407-9000.
The Parents & Friends Committee at Marymede Catholic College have recently been advised of a safety recall put in place for one of the products sold at the recent Mother’s Day Stall Fundraiser.
The product that is being recalled is the ‘Scented Melts and Burner’ (please see image below). The reason for the recall is due to the unpredictability of the burner itself, and the potential for it to overheat or burn the surface where it has been placed.
Any student/family who purchased this gift is asked to please return it to the Primary School Office on Monday May 18 from 8.30am onwards. Upon returning of the item students will be able to select a new gift to take with them (either a Photo Frame or Bracelet).
Should you require further information regarding this safety recall please do not hesitate to contact The Parents & Friends Committee at paf@marymede.vic.edu.au
