E-News 28 March 2023

Welcome to Week 9

Opportunities for Growth

At Av�԰� Christi we promote the adage that learning happens anywhere anytime. We consequently offer a broad variety of learning and holistic growth opportunities both in and outside of the classroom.

We know that our students have a wide range of skills at the College and hence we provide a rich array of curricular and co-curricular options. Our strong sporting and club heritage allows our students to explore areas of interest whilst contributing to the ongoing growth of the wonderful culture that exists at our school.

Being involved in a range of different activities helps to develop us as whole people. We develop our skills and capabilities in one area that can then support learning across others. A great example of this was our Senior School Swimming Team who represented us so proudly last week at ACC Swimming Carnival held at HBF Stadium.

This team showed an openness to learning, a commitment to themselves and to one another in attending many weeks of training and high levels of courage and resilience to push through challenges in search of improvement. The team’s considerable efforts in the lead up to and during the event ultimately led to them winning the Carnival in fine style. The team gained momentum all day and supported one other strongly to surge to a thrilling win by day’s end.

Led superbly by team captains Talah Carr and Ryan Chai, the swimmers stepped up into events when needed and pushed through exhaustion to give of their best in representing their College. The team is to be commended for the outstanding way that they rose to the challenge and utilised all their learned skills and techniques to perform so strongly.

These students have a wonderful capacity to utilise their skills and capabilities to shine in other areas. They are ready to learn and should have the confidence to know that they can face future challenges by illustrating the same self-regulation, resilience, commitment and growth mindset that they showed in the pool.

Winning the Division B competition last week means Av�԰� Christi is promoted to compete in the A Division at next year’s carnival. It is important to acknowledge the excellent support of staff in preparing the team for the event. Well done to Coach Ross with support from the Speed with Style team for their terrific work. A very special mention to Head of Sport Mr James Howard for his extraordinary efforts in preparing the students and promoting the growth of a culture of swimming at the College. Well done to our dedicated HPE team and College staff for their fabulous contribution as always.

In a similar vein, we had another event at the College which saw our students step outside of their comfort zone and stretch their skills through a different type of learning opportunity. Our K-12 College Tour held recently allowed students to assume the role of tour guides where they espoused the attributes and terrific culture of the College to prospective families. The feedback from families was outstanding and our students who participated have every right to be most proud of themselves. We thank them for their commitment and dedication to our school.

The students involved were not provided with a script of any kind, but rather were encouraged to speak from the heart as to what they liked about the College. They used their student voice to good effect and left a wonderful impression on the visitors. Suffice to say, we had lots of people submitting applications to enrol to our school following the event.

The communication, collaboration and relationship building skills that the students demonstrated will stand them in very good stead for future learning. These are important transferable future readiness skills that will allow them to be agile and adaptable in today’s dynamic landscape.

Finally, we positively reflect on the terrific efforts of our Year 6 Blue students who proudly led our first Junior School Awards Assembly of the year held in the College Theatre last week. These students joyfully led us in song and dance in promoting Harmony Day and a sense of belonging.

Our Year 6 Leaders hosted the assembly with great aplomb, showing terrific courage, positivity and preparedness. We commend them for their leadership and congratulate all our Merit Award recipients for their excellent efforts. We are also very thankful to the many parents, guardians and friends who were present.

Having the courage to step forward to lead, like our Year 6 students did, builds confidence. It grows resilience, promotes innovation and problem solving – all skills which are compatible to learning across other areas. It develops a sense of service which underpins our vision of being Outstanding for Others.

I have mentioned only a small snapshot of the excellent contribution that our students make to Av�԰� Christi College and the broad benefits and learnings that are derived from involving themselves fully in the life of the school. The key message here then is for our students to take full advantage of the many different curricular and co-curricular activities on offer at our excellent school.

Best wishes and every blessing.

Jeff Allen

Principal

Av�԰� Connect App

We are proud to release the new Av�԰� Connect app!
The development has been a joint project between the Friends of Av�԰� and the College to provide a consolidated place for parents and guardians to access College services. This app is available for both IOS and Android operating systems and can be searched for using the terms: ‘Av�԰� Connect’.
For more information about the app, visit:

School Fee Accounts

School fee accounts were emailed to families on 25 January 2023. The attachment to the email from collegeaccounts@corpus.wa.edu.au included a Payment Options Form which required attention and action.

All new and existing families were asked to complete the Payment Options Form and return it to Administration at Junior or Senior school, or email to collegeaccounts@corpus.wa.edu.au by 17 February 2023.

For families who did not complete a Payment Options Form, your account is due to be paid in full. If you have missed the Payment Options Form timeline, and still wish to be considered for a Payment Plan, please contact the College Accounts team on 08 6332 2516 or email collegeaccounts@corpus.wa.edu.au.

Thank you for your assistance.

Enrolments and Withdrawing Update

Kindergarten 2025 – Apply now

If you have a child born between 1 July 2020 – 30 June 2021, please apply now for 4 Year Old Kindergarten commencing in 2025.

While we will not be interviewing for this cohort until a few years’ time, to avoid missing out on a place, applications are encouraged well in advance as places are limited. You can apply online, here:

Year 7 2025 & 2026 – Sibling Applications

If your child is currently in Year 4 or Year 5 and is not already attending Av�԰� Christi College Junior School and you have not submitted an application, we encourage you to apply for Year 7 2025 and 2026 as soon as possible.

To be eligible for enrolment, all applicants must have submitted an application per child. If you are yet to do so, please apply online:

Withdrawing from the College Information

A reminder to parents, if you are withdrawing your child from the College you are required to give a Term's notice in writing. Failure to give adequate notice will result in a Term's fees being charged as per the terms and conditions of enrolment. Please liaise with your childs Classroom Teacher or Head of Year prior to withdrawing. To notify of your intent to withdraw, please submit the online form available here: www.corpus.wa.edu.au/withdraw

Parent/ Teacher/ Student Conferences

Av�԰� Christi College will be holding the Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences for Kindy to Year 12 on Thursday 6 April from 8.30 am to 5.00pm.

Please note that classes will not run on this date, but students are encouraged to attend the learning conferences.

An email was sent on Wednesday 22 March from Ms Rebeca Galvez which contains all the necessary information to book.

Bookings for the whole College can be made until 9.00am on Wednesday 5 April, after which the website will close, and no further bookings will be accepted.

Uniform Shop

Term 2 is Winter Uniform.

All Junior School Uniforms can be ordered online, information is available here.

The Senior School Uniform Shop will be open with a General Opening on Friday 21 April from 9.00am - 3.30pm where no Uniform Shop appointment is required. Any Senior School online orders placed during the holidays can be collected on Friday 21 at the General Opening. More information is available here.

Events

The latest events can also be found by visiting: www.corpus.wa.edu.au/events

Peter Pan Production

Are you ready to be transported to the magical world of Neverland? Join us for an unforgettable adventure with our school production of Peter Pan!

Join us on Friday 5th May at 7.00pm for the opening show, or on Saturday 6th May at 1pm for the matinee show, or at 7pm for the closing show. Tickets can be purchased through the links provided below.

Friday 5 May Opening Show - 7.00pm - 9.30pm:

Saturday 6 May Matinee Show - 1.00pm - 3.30pm:

Saturday 6th May Closing Show - 7.00pm - 9.30pm:

Don't miss out on this incredible production - secure your tickets today and let us take you on a journey to Neverland!

Rice Bowl Day

Rice Bowl Day is a long-standing tradition at Av�԰� Christi where our Cafeteria only sells rice as a food option to stand in solidarity with those who eat rice as their main or only meal every day.

Students are encouraged to bring in money with all proceeds to go directly to our Lenten fundraising campaign, Caritas’ Project Compassion.

Students will need $2 for rice and $1 for water on Thursday 30 March.

Junior School Assembly

This year the Junior School will host their assemblies in the Theatre, these will take place on a Friday at 9.00am.

Each class will get an opportunity to showcase the learning taking place in their room, followed by merit awards. Merit Award winners will be notified via SEQTA on the Wednesday prior to the assembly.

We have the following class assemblies scheduled this term:

31 March 2023 - Year 6G

We wish to present our Year 6 cohort with their new 'Leaders' tops on Friday, March 31 at our Junior Assembly at 9.00am.
We welcome all Year 6 parents to this assembly where upon conclusion, you are welcome to remain for photo opportunities and enjoy a light morning tea with your child in our adjacent College Hall.

Senior Interhouse Cross Country

The 2023 Senior School Inter-house Cross Country Carnival is to be held at Piney Lakes on Friday 31 March.

The Carnival is a Senior School event involving all Senior School students.

Parents and guardians are welcome to attend the event.

Full details available here: www.corpus.wa.edu.au/events

Year 11 Dinner Dance

Venue: Fremantle Sailing Club

Time: 6.30pm – 10.00pm

Cost: $125.00

Dress: Semi-formal

Bookings will close on 21 May 2023.

Book here:

Harmony Day

Av�԰� Christi College celebrated Harmony Week in Week 8 of Term 1!

Students had a blast participating in fun activities during recess and lunch, enjoying a special canteen menu with delicious international cuisine. They also showed support for Harmony Day by wearing their national dress or adding orange accessories to their uniform in exchange for a gold coin donation to Project Compassion.

Family Details Update Request (Junior School)

Dear Parents/Guardians

A Full Student Details report held at the College will be sent home today with your child.

To ensure we hold accurate family information for the care of your child(ren), we ask that you please check and make any changes as required and return to the College no later than Thursday 6 April 2023.

If no changes, please mark “no changes” at the Caregiver Confirmation on the last page, sign/date and return by the due date.

Please return the completed form in the envelope you received the report in, and use the label provided and return to the Junior School Reception.

It is important throughout the school year to keep your family details up to date. Please email studentservices@corpus.wa.edu.au for any updates relating to residential address, email, medical and emergency contacts.

Thank you & regards

Pat MacDonald
Administration Officer (Student Data)

Junior School Library Update

A reminder that Scholastic Book News Issue 2 will be available this week. Orders benefit our Library and we encourage parents to use Loop online to order books. Spare copies are available in the junior reception.

You can set up a LOOP account via the following link:

Add your child’s name, find Av�԰� Christi College K-12 Primary Av�԰�us Postcode is 6150. Search for Year/Class and the teacher’s name (Pre Kindy please choose Kindy).

Mrs Catherine Munro
Library Technician - Junior School

Senior School Careers News

Interested in exploring your options, check out the April Careers News here.

Outstanding Students

Stella Lee - Basketball

A huge congratulations to Stella Lee for her outstanding achievement in being selected to represent Willetton stadium in the basketball tournament held in Melbourne!

Stella has truly demonstrated her incredible talent and dedication in the sport, and we are so proud of all that she has achieved. It is a testament to her hard work and perseverance that she has made it to the semi-finals of the tournament with her team.

Stella's success is a reminder to us all that with passion and determination, anything is possible. We have no doubt that she will continue to shine both on and off the court, and we wish her all the best as she continues her basketball journey.

Once again, congratulations Stella on this amazing accomplishment!

Amelia McIvor - School Sport Australia Aquathlon Championship

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that one of our very own students, Amelia McIvor (Year 5), has just returned from an incredible week in Devonport, Tasmania, where she represented our school in the School Sport Australia Aquathlon Championship.

Amelia's hard work and dedication paid off as she competed against some of the best young athletes in the country. Her determination and perseverance earned her an admirable 15th place in the individual competition and an impressive 6th place in the team’s relay event, in a very competitive field.

Leading up to the event, Amelia underwent intense training and had the opportunity to be coached by some of the best triathletes in the world, including the Australian Dolphins open water coach Mel Tantrum.

Not only did Amelia excel in the competition, but she also had the amazing experience of getting to know other talented athletes from around the country. It's a true testament to her spirit and sportsmanship that she was able to compete at such a high level while also making meaningful connections with her fellow competitors.

We are incredibly proud of Amelia's accomplishments and look forward to seeing where her athletic journey takes her next. Congratulations Amelia, you are an inspiration to us all!

⭐ Share Your Story ⭐

We love celebrating student success, so if you have a story to share please send details and a photo to: marketing@corpus.wa.edu.au

St Thomas More Bateman Parish Sacrament Dates 2023

Sacramental classes for St Thomas More Parish, Av�԰� Christi College and other surrounding schools will commence on Wednesday the 8 of February. These classes are conducted every week on a Wednesday from 4.00pm-5.00 pm in Terms 1-3, not including school holidays.

Enrolments for sacramental classes are available online and close on 26 April 2023 with high school classes commencing on the 26 April 2023. To register visit:

First Holy Communion - enrolments close for this class on 24 March 2023.

Saturday 17June 2023, 3.00pm
Sunday 18 June 2023, 11.30am

Confirmation - enrolments close for this class on 20 July 2023.

Saturday 9 September 2023, 3.00pm
Sunday 10 September2023, 11.30am

Reconciliation - enrolments close for this class on 20 June 2023.

Saturday 28 October 2023, 10.00am

High School Class - enrolments close for this class on 6 April 2023.

26 April 2023

Bateman Parish also runs a special Sacramental Program for high school students from families within our Parish boundaries who may not have completed all of their Sacraments.

For all enquiries please telephone Judy Machado, Religious Education Coordinator, St Thomas More Parish Bateman on (08) 9310 1747 or email her on catechist.bateman@perthcatholic.org.au

Learn to Swim at Av�԰�

Av�԰� Christi College offers a Learn to Swim Program onsite at the Jennifer Reilly Aquatic Centre. The aquatic centre features a covered and heated 25 metre, eight-lane indoor lap and water polo pool, a separate 12 metre learn-to-swim pool and terrace seating for 180 people.

Our Learn to Swim Program is facilitated by Speed With Style, a company who provide a unique approach to swim teaching called Individualised Custom Teaching, which was developed by Dr Nigel Williams in collaboration with head coach and Speed with Style Founder - John Williams.

The Learn to Swim program is available to both Av�԰� Christi College students and those external to the College.

You can register and find more information about Speed with Style on the
College website: www.corpus.wa.edu.au/speed-with-style

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Weekend for married couples will be held at the College on the 22nd and 23rd April. It will be a live-out Weekend meaning you go home on Saturday evening and return to the venue on Sunday morning to complete the Weekend.
This is a wonderful opportunity to give yourself and your spouse quality time over a weekend that will focus on love, caring and relationship. It may be the best gift you can give to each other this year.

For those who hold a CEWA Accreditation number, this "Weekend" in-service satisfies 3 hours towards the Knowledge component and 3 hours towards the Faith component of ongoing renewal.

For more information about the Weekend or other Weekends coming up contact Brendon or Valerie on 0493 534 865.

Email WAbookings@wwme.org.au Visit