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Absentees

Phone: 9301 6270

Email: pcc.absentee@cewa.edu.au

TAKING TIME TO STOP

YEAR 7,8,9 RETREATS

Our Retreat programs provide a wonderful opportunity for our students to stop and have a sole focus on connecting with their faith and being involved in activities which bring faith to action. The Retreat program planned for our Year 7 to 10 students in the final weeks of the term presents an exciting prospect. It is wonderful that we have so many committed staff who will be involved in facilitating these reflective and faith formation experiences for our students.

Each year group will focus on a different theme:

Along with our Retreat Leaders and Coordinators – Paul Lenaghan, Zane Lao, Kate Raphael, Margarita Tranquille, Suzan Crompton, Stephen Hunter, Linda Lombardi – we will welcome Paul Salmon from Springfox who will facilitate experiences in the Year 9 and 10 programs. Having spent almost three decades designing and leading programs on school camps, retreats and leadership development pathways, Paul has seen first-hand the positive impact that can emerge from eye-opening encounters and the noticeable difference in outcomes for those who continuously self-reflect and adjust for growth.

Thank you to Ms Karen Rice and Mrs Dawn Toomey for their support in bringing this special time to life for our students.

For your children

Mark Antulov

Principal

In 2020 Prendiville Catholic College will again be welcoming applications for the Health Care/Pension Card Tuition Discount Scheme. We are pleased to advise that commencing from now, applications for 2020 can be made at our Finance Office.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible cards are: Centrelink Health Care Card (Family Card only NOT Student card); Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card; and Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner Card (Blue card only-expires Dec 2020).

HOW TO APPLY

Applications need to be made every year. All applicants must bring their current Health Care Card or Pension Concession Card in person to our Finance Office. Once deemed eligible, claimants will be asked to complete an application form.

Please note: In order to continue to qualify for the Health Care Card Tuition Fee Discount for all of 2020, parents/guardians must provide a valid card throughout the year. If you are not re-issued with a card or do not provide the new card when requested then your account may be adjusted accordingly.

The Finance Office will be open 8.00am to 4.00pm weekdays until 18 December 2019. For any enquiries regarding your application I am available on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday’s between 8.00am to 4.00pm and can be contacted on 9301 6242.

SECONDARY ASSISTANCE SCHEME

Forms are also available for the Secondary Assistance Scheme. To be eligible for this allowance, your Health Care/ Pension Card must be valid at some point between 3 February and 9 April 2020. The Secondary Assistance Scheme consists of two allowances: $235 Education Program Allowance (payment made to the school); and $115 Clothing Allowance (payment made to the parent/guardian and paid directly to their nominated bank account). PLEASE BRING YOUR BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS.

CLOSING DATE

Applications close 9 April 2020.

Student participants shine on a fine weekend at Joondalup Arena

Relay for Life is a Cancer Council event that raises funds to fight cancer and also raise awareness of support services to help people with various cancers. In 2019, Prendiville had about 55 students participate in this event. Their efforts resulted in the receiving the award for the highest fundraising school team at the event, with a total of $5500.

Students all enjoyed the experience, made some new friends and learnt a lot along the way. Thanks to all the team for their efforts.

Paddy Devlin

Christian Service Learning Coordinator

During Prendiville Time all of the Year 7 students gathered in the gym to begin the 'student voice' – Code of Conduct activities. They were required to work with their Home Room groups through all of the activities. They were lucky enough to have a number of Year 10 students who had gone through the process before to help them out.

Well done to all the students involved with this activity and to the impeccable behaviour of everyone.

Paul Lenaghan

Head of Year 7

The annual night Bush Walk at Neerabup National Park on Wanneroo Road for the Year 7 Science Club members, held on the 4th November, was another fantastic and successful event for the club. The balmy warm night allowed the group to enjoy the sounds and sights of the Australian bush along the 10th Light Horse Trail. Students learnt about the various communities with its number of different species of gum trees, ancient zamia palms, grass trees plus many introduced species. Students also learnt about the animals that live in the area such as the western grey kangaroo, brushtail possums and also the ticks. Students also had the opportunity to view the moon, thanks to Mr Ford, and learn about the significance of the area to the Aboriginal people.

The night is also infamous for sighting of the legendary resident bushman, this time we even got to go into his campsite.

A special thanks to all the Science staff who came along and supported the night whether it be driving the bus, doing commentary or just helping supervise. Staff members assisting included Mr Ford, Dr Van Der Kwast, Mrs Relo-Fisher, Mrs Owen, Mrs Jovanoski, Mr Devlin and Mr A Giannasi.

Gerard Giannasi

Head of Science

Date: Thursday 14th November 2019

Time: 7pm

Venue: Redmond Theatre | Prendiville Catholic College

Tickets: $5 Entry | Tickets available from https://www.trybooking.com/BGCAC

Sports Achievement - Michael McDonald

Michael competed in the All Schools Athletics competition at HBF stadium. He won medals in both of his classified events for U16 para Discus and Shotput. Michael has now been selected to compete in the All Schools National Athletics competition in December this year. This is a fantastic achievement by Michael and we wish him all the best in the national competition.

As the end of the school year approaches we start to get more time to read for pleasure. Now is the time to relax by the pool, lay in bed and escape with a book. All fiction titles are available for loan over the Christmas holiday period – due for return first week back at school 2020.

Remember for those who are traveling or who simply enjoy reading eBooks, all students can download books to read on their devices via Wheelers. Simply go the home page of SEQTA and click on the Prendiville Dashboard icon – select Wheelers – use your normal school login, select a title and enjoy!

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WHITFORD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FETE

Thursday 14 November - Year 10 Musical Spectacular, 7pm, Redmond Theatre

Wednesday 20 November - Year 7 - Year 11 Awards Presentation, 1.50pm, Gymnasium

Wednesday 20 November - Year 11 River Cruise

Every Friday - Mass, 8am, Good Shepherd Chapel

St Simon Peter Parish, Ocean Reef

Sat - 6pm, Sun - 8am, 10am and 5pm

Our Lady of the Mission Parish, Whitfords

Sat - 6.30pm, Sun - 8am, 9.30am, 11am and 5.45pm

St Andrews Parish, Clarkson

Sat - 6pm, Sun - 7.30am, 9am and 5.30pm

St Luke's Parish, Woodvale

Sat - 6pm, Sun - 8am and 9.30am

St Anthony's Parish, Wanneroo

Sat - 6.30pm, Sun - 7.30am, 9am and 6pm

All Saint's Parish, Greenwood

Sat - 6pm, Sun - 7.30am, 9am, 10.30am and 5.30pm

St John Paul II Catholic Primary School, Banksia Grove

Mon to Sat - 8am, Sat - 6pm, Sun - 9.30am

Get all your HUB and ALUMNI news, updates and information from our newly created website.

Get all your HUB and ALUMNI news, updates and information from our newly created website.

www.prendivillehub.com.au

Highlights include:

Class of 1999 Reunion. The GARDEN Leederville this Saturday 16th Nov. 6.30PM.

Felicia and Jason Borgomastro; a couple made for each other (Class of 2009)

The Fringe comes to The Hub in 2020.

Jewellery Classes are a big hit.

New Running program from Cricket Coaching

Alumni Heather Graham (2013) show what’s she made of.

Be a part of our thriving Business Community

Dylan Holden just loves life studying Music at UWA

Coming Soon:

All Yearbooks, every page ever printed.

Fringe is coming to The Redmond; BLOCK in Feb 5th to 9th 2020.

Links to new events to have our Alumni meet and share stories.

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