LIFE Summer Term Week Five
| Mon | 4 March | Labour Day Public Holiday – College Closed | |||
| Tue | 5 March | Home Study Day – College and Uniform Shop Closed | |||
| NEAS to be rescheduled | |||||
| Shrove Tuesday | |||||
| Wed | 6 March | Ash Wednesday | |||
| NEAS Yr 10 to Yr 12 vs La Salle | |||||
| OLNA Writing - First Round | |||||
| Thu | 7 March | NEAS Swim Meet at La Salle | 2:00pm to 5:00pm | ||
| OLNA Writing - First Round |
Parents please use Parent Coneqt for SEQTA Engage via this link for current letters and excursion information. SEQTA Engage
Fitzroy/New Norcia Playgrounds Before School
Students are now permitted to play (with supervision) on the New Norcia Slide Playground in the mornings prior to the school day commencing. It will, however, remain out of bounds after school.
Please note, due to the risk posed by the connection to the Kiss and Drive area, the ropes playground at the end of the Fitzroy building will remain out of bounds both before and after school.
Thank you for your co-operation,
Vanja Basell
Assistant Principal, Junior School
UMAT and Broadway Programme at UWA information session
We will be holding the Broadway Direct Pathway information for students interested in studying a medical course at UWA.
Year 11 and 12 students interested in finding out more about studying medicine, dentistry, podiatric medicine or pharmacy at UWA should attend.
The session will be held at 11am on Thursday 8th March in Huasa Huasi.
please message me if you wish to attend.
Year 11 and 12 students interested in finding out more about studying medicine, dentistry, podiatric medicine or pharmacy at UWA should attend.
The session will be held at 11am on Thursday 8th March in Huasa Huasi.
please message me if you wish to attend.
Notre Dame Events
Parent Information Evening - Wednesday 7 March 2018 - 6.00pm
We invite parents and guardians of high school students to join us on campus for Notre Dame’s Parent Information Evening.
Our presenters and panel of current students will discuss and answer your questions about Notre Dame’s unique admissions process, the programs on offer, recommended subjects, alternative pathways, and how your son or daughter can best prepare for the transition from high school to university.
Have a Yarn - Tuesday 13 March 2018 - 5.30pm
We invite current Year 11 and 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their parents/guardians to join us for our annual Have a Yarn event. There will be an opportunity to chat about Notre Dame courses, alternative entry, hear from current students and enjoy a barbeque dinner.
Medicine Information Session - Sunday 25 March 2018 – 10.45am
We invite prospective students and their families to join us on campus for Notre Dame’s Medicine Information Session. Information about the Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Pre-Medicine Certificate (PMC) will be discussed including the application and selection process, course structure, and important dates and deadlines.
Year 7 Students Dig Up the Past
On Monday, 19 February, Year 7 students were treated to an Archaeology Incursion to launch the History component of their 2018 HASS Course. The incursion largely took place in San Salvador and was facilitated by ex Holy Cross College student Jarrod Van der Weide who is currently studying History and Archaeology at the University of Western Australia, along with the Year 7 HASS teaching team.
Jarrod presented an interesting Keynote address in which he outlined the work and significance of archaeologists and gave students some insights into some archaeology projects both in Western Australia and around the world. Students then competed in a Kahoot before embarking on four hands-on rotations to explore for themselves the processes and methods for digging up the past.
The rotations consisted of an archaeological dig demonstration, the opportunity to make and then undertake their own archaeological digs, a fieldwork study sketching and predicting the usefulness of a range of real artefacts from the ancient past and a short introduction to Ancient Greece.
The Archaeology incursion provided students with a sound base on which to begin their study of the ancient past in Humanities and Social Sciences.
Ms K Taylor
Learning Area Coordinator - Humanities and Social Sciences
20 February 2018
Jarrod presented an interesting Keynote address in which he outlined the work and significance of archaeologists and gave students some insights into some archaeology projects both in Western Australia and around the world. Students then competed in a Kahoot before embarking on four hands-on rotations to explore for themselves the processes and methods for digging up the past.
The rotations consisted of an archaeological dig demonstration, the opportunity to make and then undertake their own archaeological digs, a fieldwork study sketching and predicting the usefulness of a range of real artefacts from the ancient past and a short introduction to Ancient Greece.
The Archaeology incursion provided students with a sound base on which to begin their study of the ancient past in Humanities and Social Sciences.
Ms K Taylor
Learning Area Coordinator - Humanities and Social Sciences
20 February 2018
Year 7 Team Building Day At Ern Halliday
On Thursday and Friday of week three, our year 7 students were involved in both a Retreat Day at school and a Team Building Day at Ern Halliday in Hillary’s. Ern Halliday saw our students partake in three activities where fears were faced and friendships were made.
‘The Big Swing’ gave students the opportunity to face their fear of heights in a safe environment. Team mates hauled one student at a time up to 8m in the air. Each courageous year 7 then pulled their own pin and swung through the air like a giant pendulum.
Next up was ‘The Crate Climb’, which tested their team work, as students designed, built and then climbed the 6m structure using only crates and encouragement from their peers. To finish the day, students paddled cross trainers along the sunset coast and learnt some advanced paddling techniques and skills along the way.
I’m sure all our year 7 students will agree that their time at Ern Halliday was scary and challenging, but ultimately a brilliant day they will remember for years to come!
Miss Sara O’Neill
Ozanam House Coordinator
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Enrolment Mass
All students wishing to complete the Sacrament of Reconciliation must attend one of the Enrolment Masses next weekend: Saturday 24 February, 6pm; Sunday 25 February, 9:30am or 5:45pm.
Please ensure you have completed the online registration prior to this. For further information, please see Miss Henderson or email the Parish Sacramental Coordinator, Mrs. Claire Merry, at sh.sacraments@holycross.wa.edu.au
Miss Kylie Henderson
Assistant-Principal, Junior School
All students wishing to complete the Sacrament of Reconciliation must attend one of the Enrolment Masses next weekend: Saturday 24 February, 6pm; Sunday 25 February, 9:30am or 5:45pm.
Please ensure you have completed the online registration prior to this. For further information, please see Miss Henderson or email the Parish Sacramental Coordinator, Mrs. Claire Merry, at sh.sacraments@holycross.wa.edu.au
Miss Kylie Henderson
Assistant-Principal, Junior School
Junior School Update
Year 1
We have had a great first three weeks in Year 1! One of our highlights so far was the House Games and Morning Tea where we got to show our House spirit by wearing our House Shirts. We played a series of games in our Houses and were rewarded with juice and a snack for all our hard work. 
In class, we have all been very excited about using our iPads and learning how to use all our new apps. We have particularly enjoyed completing quizzes on Kahoot! We have also been learning how to tie our own shoelaces and have been helping each other to learn this tricky concept!
We have had a great first three weeks in Year 1! One of our highlights so far was the House Games and Morning Tea where we got to show our House spirit by wearing our House Shirts. We played a series of games in our Houses and were rewarded with juice and a snack for all our hard work. 
In class, we have all been very excited about using our iPads and learning how to use all our new apps. We have particularly enjoyed completing quizzes on Kahoot! We have also been learning how to tie our own shoelaces and have been helping each other to learn this tricky concept!
Miss Aisling Keating and Miss Hannah Sibbald
Year 1 Teachers
Year 7 Retreat
The theme for Year 7 is “Belonging to a Community” which is focussed around the patron, Frederic Ozanam and the two core values of compassion and connection. This year therefore the Year 7’s will engage in a number of different experiences centred around exploring this theme.
This week along with the team building activities at Ern Halliday, the Year 7’s participated in their annual retreat. Every year group has a devoted retreat time that allows the students to explore their year theme and enrichen their faith.
During the course of their retreat experience the Year 7’s explored the key characteristics of people who belong to communities, what it means to belong to a Catholic community, and what their House communities stand for.
We encourage the students to continue to engage one another in building the community that they are now a part of.
Mr Ryan Shelton
Director of Faith
This week along with the team building activities at Ern Halliday, the Year 7’s participated in their annual retreat. Every year group has a devoted retreat time that allows the students to explore their year theme and enrichen their faith.
During the course of their retreat experience the Year 7’s explored the key characteristics of people who belong to communities, what it means to belong to a Catholic community, and what their House communities stand for.
We encourage the students to continue to engage one another in building the community that they are now a part of.
Mr Ryan Shelton
Director of Faith
Our four inter-relationship leaders: Ashlea Jordan, Tadiwanashe Chikwama, Samantha Cosmas and Kyle Braganza joined with other schools in Perth on Shrove Tuesday for an enlightening, uplifting and informative workshop on the valuable work done by Caritas around the globe. A traditional smoking ceremony was followed by a discussion what social justice really means, with some great musical interludes provided by DJ ‘s Ruby and Daniel. Anita Finneran, Justice Educator for Western Australia, highlighted to students the important of creating awareness on social justice issues. She used a young Nepalese woman Janaki as an example of how Caritas acknowledges the dignity and right of every human being to a decent income, a job, and respect from a community. Our leaders then enjoyed some delicious pancakes for a Shrove Tuesday morning tea. A Eucharistic celebration by Archbishop Timothy Costello’s exhorted all students to accept social justice in its entirety, not just a word conveying an idea, but strong challenge, task and invitation to all of us to live as one global family: A meaningful takeaway for our inter-relationship leaders.
Careers Opportunity at Crown
Kitchen hand placements for 2018
Workplace Learning /Work Experience
Who should apply?
Students doing work experience, vocational educationprograms or Workplace Learning in 2018 with a real interest in cooking and would like to work in large kitchens of high quality.
How to Apply:
Students need to fill in an application form which includes student details, medical details, the proposed dates, a passport photo and parental permission.
Application Process
• Applications need to be filled out and returned to the contact person on the form. A passport photo must be stapled to the application form for Crown Perth’s records.
• All applications will be consideredand every effort made to accommodate students as much as possible. Dates preferredby students and dates finally allocated to students may differ due to the numbers applying.
• Work experience students are usually placed during school holiday periods, however other dates will be considered.
• Students will be advised through the school whether their application has
been successful.
• If successful, students and their school coordinator must attend an induction held by Crown Perth. The induction held in February 2018, providesall the necessary information prior to commencement.
Additional Information
• Bus and rail transport is available.
• Uniforms such as apron, jacket, hat and neckerchief will be supplied.
• Students must supply their own black pants and steel capped boots. You should be able to purchase basic boots for around $50.
All enquiries to Sharon Callcott (sharon.callcott@careerlink.net.au or 0407 086 753) Pleasedonot contact Crown Perth.
Students can come to the Careers Office in Huasai Huasi for application forms.