Delany College - Granville

International Literacy Day 2020

Delany College will be celebrating International Literacy Day on 8 September 2020. The following provides some background information about International Literacy Day.

The world has made steady progress in literacy in the past decades. Yet, globally, 773 million adults and young people lack basic literacy skills, and more than 617 million children and adolescents are not achieving minimum proficiency levels in reading and mathematics.

The recent COVID-19 crisis has been a magnifier of existing literacy challenges, deeply affecting schooling and lifelong learning opportunities including for youth and adults with no or low literacy skills. International Literacy Day 2020 will provide an opportunity to reflect on and discuss how innovative and effective methods can be used in youth and adult literacy programmes to face the pandemic and beyond. (UNESCO)  LITERACY CAN'T WAIT

People with no or low literacy skills, who already face multiple disadvantages in their daily lives, have also had limited access to health and preventive information about the coronavirus and online learning opportunities to continue their education. The COVID-19 crisis has shed light on the unpreparedness of infrastructure, education systems, programs, and people for ensuring the continuity of teaching and learning in such a situation. 

(World Literacy Foundation)

It is hard to imagine that we are already in week 7 of term 4!

While we have not been able to have reflection days and liturgies as we normally would, it is still important that we join together with our fellow brothers and sisters and celebrate important dates on our Church Calendar. 

This week we celebrated Social Justice Sunday August 31, World Day of Prayer for the care of creation September 1 and International Day of Charity September 5.

I have included a summary for each of the days and some prayers which might be helpful to you. 

Social Justice Sunday 

The theme for Social Justice Sunday this year was around Mental health in Australia. The statement issued by Bishop Vincent Long, "encourages faith communities, governments and each one of us, to make mental health a priority.

" It is a fitting message given the year we have had! 

The Bishops Statement further encourages us to "reject stigmatisation...and to call for policies and service provision that meets the needs of the poorest and most marginalised members of our community."

To read the statement you can visit the following site Social Justice Statement

May we support one another to flourish in body, mind and spirit. Strengthen our commitment to ensure that nobody falls through gaps in our systems of care.

People called you mad. Help us to recognise you in those who suffer mental ill-health today.

Show us how to eliminate stigmatisation of mental ill-health from our parishes, schools, communities and organisations.

You drew near to those who were suffering in body or mind.

May we too feel your nearness when we struggle with mental health challenges. May we be one as members of Your Body.

You invite us to share in your ministry of love and true compassion. May we be empowered by your Spirit to reach out to all people in need.

May we build communities of welcome and inclusion.

Amen

"Mt Fuji or There Abouts" - Woven fabric on Delany College fence line.

As part of Yr11's Unit 2 studies students created a large woven image based loosely on the Japanese woodblock artists Hiroshige and Hokusai's imagery of Fujiyama. 

Mariam, Ujjwal, Jacinta, Mira, Rita, Miriam, Angelina, Nicole,

Aljim and Krish

2020 FEES

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If you have any difficulties or would like to discuss payment options,

please contact me on 8633 8107.

Margaret Hopley 

School Support Officer

During science week we conducted escape rooms with stage 4 and 5 students. Students were a crew in a submerged research vessel and had 40 minutes to complete a series of challenges in order to switch to the emergency battery and turn the lights back on.  

Along the way, students learnt about ocean exploration and innovations for the future of our oceans. 

This August our College participated in the Education Perfect Science championships The competition is designed to revise, consolidate and extend students knowledge of Science.

As a school we achieved very well compared to the international and domestic schools who participated ranking 491st globally (out of 1874 schools) and 321st in Australia (out of 1281 schools)In the 251-500 student category we came 54th out of 420 participating schools, 35th in Australia and 15th in NSW. 

Two of our students, Phoebe H and Cindy W also obtained bronze awards for their efforts in learning during this event. At the same time as the international competition we also competed in the the 2020 EP Science Championships Parramatta Diocese Competition. In this competition Delany placed 8th overall. 

Well done to all of our students from 7-12 who participated. Mr Narayan, Mr Robinson and I are extremely proud of your efforts in achieving these excellent results for Science. 

On Monday 31 August, 2020 Delany College held their annual athletics carnival at Holroyd Sportsground, Holroyd. It was fantastic to see our students arrive in colours supporting their house patron!

The day was a huge success as students moved around in age groups to track and field and novelty events. It was great to the inter house competition amongst Mackillop, Chisholm, Campion and Tierney the points will be announced and age champions will be awarded at our next zoom assembly.

A huge thank you to all the students who attended and to all the staff who assisted on the day.

Miss Herrera

Acting Sustainable Health Leader

Y8 Italian students embraced their inner Cake Boss skills  decorating Italian cannoli shells with authentic vaniglia, cioccolata and ricotta filling from Pasticceria Papa.

Some added choc-chips or sprinkles and for the finishing touch, a scattering of icing sugar.Students agreed that the best part was indulging in their Italian creations.

Some cannoli even made it home to some very lucky families!Italian is offered as an elective in Stage 5 ??

School attendance is a very important part of being a member of the Delany College community and is vital to achieving future success. One of the expectations we instill in our students is to be present, prompt and prepared for school, so that they understand the importance of this when they enter the workforce.

For this reason, on Thursday 20 August we held our first attendance BBQ of the year. Students were invited to attend the BBQ and receive a free sausage on a roll if their attendance has been consistently high all year or exceptionally high for the last three weeks.

Based on their attendance data, students could be a part of two attendance clubs: the “90+ Club” and the “100 Club.” Those students in the “90+ Club” have shown consistent attendance all year, boasting an attendance rate higher than 90%. The “100 Club” were those students who had attended every day of school in Weeks 2, 3 and 4.

There were several students that were able to achieve membership in both clubs, which was fantastic to see on the day.

Thanks to Ms. Katrib and Ms. Fasavalu who helped organize the food for the day and Naomi Habib, Chadi Karam, Mira Fahed, Tony Habib, Marcia Echeandia and Patrick Habib in Year 11 who prepared, cooked and served the food. 

Our next Attendance BBQ will be held in Week 10, make sure you attend school every day between now and then!

Mr. Alexander Peronace

Attendance Coordinator

A new program is being run this Term on Thursday Afternoons, Delany College students will be participating in AFL, Soccer, Tennis,

A huge thank you to the students for completing the electronic google form and the Delany College Staff for being so flexible, we look forward to providing more opportunities like this for our students. The Delany Fitness Club continues this term and is open of a morning and afternoon weekly, including a beginners session.

Thank you to the wonderful staff who willingly assist students.

Delany Fitness Club

We encourage all of our students to participate in PDHPE practical lessons and change into their sport uniforms at the start and end of the lesson.

During these difficult and challenging times it is important that our students remain as active as possible.

Miss N Herrera 

Sustainable Health Leader

If Something happens to your child,

We need to be able to contact you.

Please make sure all details are update,

if your not sure please do not hesitate to contact our

wonderful ladies in our Administration 02 8633 8100

The Uniform Store Will re open at 8.00am on Tuesday 12th May

Pre ordered blazers will be available for collection from this date 

Uniform orders can also be placed  On Line via the Delany College Web Store

www.noone.com.au/school/delany-college/shop

Orders will be available for collection on the next trading day (Tuesday’s 8am – 2pm ) or for a small fee be delivered to your home address

We look forward to seeing you in term 2

Thank you 

Uniform Shop