SIS Cross Country
Earlier this term, Padua College students competed in the SIS Cross-Country Carnival at Casey Fields, winning for the 35th consecutive year and taking all the major shields including, Junior, Intermediate, Senior, Girls Aggregate, Boys Aggregate and Overall Shields.
Well done to all the competing students for their efforts and my thanks to Mr Terry Luppino, Mr Emilio Di Paolo, Ms Anna Whittaker, Mrs Nicole Love, Miss Jen de Longville, Mr Jayden Tomkins, Mr Mark De Fazio, Mr Ken Yeuong and all staff who supported these students. See our Sports report for more photos.
State Aerobics Competition
Congratulations to the seven Padua College aerobics teams who competed in the State Aerobics competition earlier in the Term. The girls all did very well with four of the teams who competed making it through to the National Championships to be held in Adelaide in August. The Mornington Year 8 Team (Coaches Mackenzie Dornom, Year 12 and Paige McIvor Year 11), Senior Team (Coach Mrs Cassie Collier) and Mornington Duo (Coach Mrs Kellie Jolley) and Tyabb Trio (Coach Mrs Sarah Bailey) will now all compete for the National titles!
Congratulations also to the other teams and coaches, (Mia O'Malley and Lucy Seletto both Year 11), Mrs Louise Paxino and Mrs Rachael McIvor.
GAT
Last week, all Year 12 students along with Year 11 students undertaking a Unit 3/4 subject, sat the GAT. Congratulations to the approximately 500 who sat this two-part test. The organisation involved for this was significant and I thank Mrs Helen Sugameli, Mr Travis Pearce, Ms Lauren Cameron, Ms Kate McLoughlin, Mrs Kirstie Cameron, Ms Julie Young and Mr Curtis Stone for all their efforts in ensuring the success of the running of this test.
Year 10 & Year 11 Exams
Year 10 and Year 11 students recently successfully completed their exams over a two-week period. I extend my thanks to all staff engaged in ensuring the success of this important assessment process. I again wish to acknowledge the work of Mrs Helen Sugameli, Mr Travis Pearce, Ms Kate McLoughlin, Ms Lauren Cameron, Mrs Kirstie Cameron, Mr Curtis Stone, Ms Julie Young, Mrs Danielle Jaspers, Mrs Cherie Gage and Mrs Kelly Parrish, along with teaching staff involved in the preparation of these exams.
Year 11 Social
Last Friday 16 June, Year 11 students celebrated their Year 11 Social, held in our own St Clare Performing Arts Centre. My thanks to Ms Julie Young, Mrs Deb Clarke, and Ms Stacey Brown for organising this event and all staff who attended this event to support our students. See the Senior Campus report for more photos.
College Production
We are all looking forward to the realisation of the many hours of rehearsals for our College Production early next Term! This will be the first school production to be held in our own St Clare Performing Arts Centre and performances and tickets are nearly sold out. An enormous amount of work has gone into preparation for this production, and it promises to be an outstanding show!
Gala Concert
On Tuesday and Wednesday night we were treated to a spectacular Music Performance in the St Clare Performing Arts Centre. To see the range of students on stage as well as backstage both enjoying the experience and being justifiably proud of their performances was a delight in our final week of term. One highlight of the concert was a performance by past and current students with the list of performers displayed on the screen ranging from the Class of 2014 to the Class of 2025.
Congratulations to all students involved across the two nights and thank you to the Performing Arts Team for leading this wonderful showcase. Staff included: Mr Paul Jenkins, Mrs Jodie Williams, Mrs Gina Reimers, Ms Jackie Sannia, Ms Gabrielle Parker, Mrs Tania Edwards, Mr Simon Best, Mr Jamie Grima, Mr David Tohill, Ms Rowena Young, Mr Duane Manning, Ms Cindy Taylor, Mr Mike Arthur, Mr Robb Dabbs, Mrs Kylie Donnelly, Mrs Stacey Brown and Mrs Gabe Noonan.
Congratulations
We extend our congratulations to the following staff members:
Ms Emma Cheers and husband Kris on the recent arrival of baby Robert
Mr Patrick Nicol and wife Amber of the recent arrival of baby Harriet
Condolences
We also share in the sadness of members of our College staff who have lost family members recently and keep in our prayers:
The Story family on the passing of past student, Hunter Story.
The Prestney family (Oliver, Year 9 Tyabb and Leo, Year 6) on the passing of Darren last week.
Mr Shaun Price and wife, Chloe on the passing of their daughter, Emmy.
Mr Brendan Smith on the recent passing of his brother in law, Gary.
We also remember others in our community who have lost loved ones during this time.
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.
Staff News
We recently welcomed Rachel Ball back to work following a period of Maternity Leave.
We look forward to welcoming the following staff at the commencement of next term:
Ms Emma Pangrazio Events Co-ordinator
Mr Callum Tranter (M) HPE/ Humanities
Mrs Vilma Disney (M) Replacement Position
Mr Frank Colcott (M) Replacement Position
I extend my best wishes to the following staff who have left the College recently or are finishing at the end of this term: Ms Holly Blake; Mr Danny Galvin; Mr Chris Stucley; Mrs Sheryl Paton; Mrs Kate Kerr; Mr Paul Jenkins; Ms Karen Doyle; and Miss Katherine Hannah.
I extend my best wishes to the following staff who have commenced leave recently or are taking leave from the commencement of term three: Mr Nathan Bradbury; Mr Matt Crosling; Mrs Sarah Hansen; Mr Peter O’Halloran; Ms Katrina Tewman; Mr Lance Albrecht; Ms Louise Bullock; Ms Sharon Clayton; Ms Jane Keating; Mr Pat Nichol; Mrs Anita Carter; Mrs Mona Esmaty; Ms Jenny Tomkins; Mrs Wendy Holland; and Mrs Leah Hirt.
At the commencement of term three we welcome the following staff back from leave: Ms Katrina Greenwood; Mrs Marion Frontil; Mrs Laura Roberts; Ms Tonia Paflis; Mr Adam Cooper; Ms Kellie Benedict; Mrs Linda Lillis; Mrs Yvonne Walsh; Mrs Shannon Maher; Mr Sam Wright; Mrs Amanda McQueen; Ms Jade Smith; Ms Emma Smith; Mr Pat Janes; Mr Aaron Utber; Ms Tahlia Little; and Mrs Petrina Tyler.
Term Three
As term two draws to a close, I would like to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to staff, students and families for your continued support throughout this term. I hope staff, students and families can take some time to rest, rejuvenate and recharge.
Please note that staff return on Monday 10 July for a Professional Learning Day and students return on Tuesday 11 July to begin term three, filled with new adventures and opportunities.
Peace and blessings.
