The Delany community
Wednesday 20 November was our College Assembly at which we had a short but important agenda. Having announced our new Year 12 student leaders for 2020, the next step of our leadership process is to invite students in years 7 – 10 to nominate for membership of the respective teams. I am very pleased to announce the appointment of the following students:
Formation leaders:
Year 7 Mia Younan
Year 8 Achan Akot
Year 9 Theodora Mo’ungatonga
Year 10 Asli Yerlikaya
Event leaders:
Year 7 Zoe Ndungu
Year 8 Mariah Sleiman
Year 9 Mohammad Daghagheleh
Year 10 Soheil Nikandish
Media and Communication leaders:
Year 7 Sosefo Taufa
Year 8 Tayyabah Rehman
Year 9 Cindy Wong
Year 10 Tia Raya
Furthermore, we invited year 10 students to nominate for co-leadership of their respective houses. Below is listed the already-appointed Year 12 student, as well as the newly appointed year 10 student for 2020:
Campion: Charles Malkoun (Year 12) Mira Fahed (Year 10)
Chisholm: Kaylee Heuving (Year 12) Skye Tennant (Year 10)
MacKillop: Ashleigh Baledrokadroka (Year 12) Aneata Fifita (Year 10)
Tierney: Kevin Guo (Year 12) Isabel Rizk(Year 10)
The Academic Community
The College is rightly proud of this year’s NAPLAN results, particularly for Year 9 students. Reading and writing is a planned part of every lesson on every day, and we believe that students cannot get too much practice nor too much feedback. Throughout 2019 we have had staff whose sole focus was the development of literacy teaching strategies for each unique learning area (PDHPE, science, etc). Numeracy, similarly, has been a focus of development throughout the year. During the past few weeks we have been planning and appointing staff for 2020 to continue this valuable work, and we are excited with the calibre of staff remaining on and joining the literacy and numeracy teams.
This term I have observed a disturbing and disappointing trend with a number of students. Although in the minority, these students are attending school without a pen and without a work book. It is unacceptable for students in Years 9 and 10 to arrive at an examination, but trying to beg or borrow a pen before they enter the room. We had a similar experience with mathematics exams, where some students didn’t have a calculator. One student actually blamed his teachers for not providing one. (He was, of course, given one.) Regardless of the late stage of the academic year, I ask you to check with your child(ren) and ensure they have access to sufficient equipment.
The Patrician community
I am writing this newsletter report at the conclusion of the second day of our Senior Student retreat. This three-day retreat has been organised and facilitated by Miss Guillaume, and its success is a reflection of her creativeness and compassion. The theme of the retreat is “We are more with Christ”. Our new Year 12 class have risen to the event, respectfully and whole-heartedly participating in and contributing to the activities. We invited students to reflect on their relationship with themselves, with others and with Jesus. Despite flies and mozzies, smoke and heat, it has been a joy to be present with our students. As I have said before, the College is in good hands for the coming year.
Attendance
Please remain proactive in sending your children to school. The work we complete during this term is the building block for successive years.
Policies and Procedures of the College
If you have any questions or queries regarding the College’s policies or procedures, please go to our website where you will find links to these. Please call the College if you’re looking for something that is not listed.
St Patrick, pray for us.
Mr Anthony Blomfield
Assistant Principal