Sharon Volp
"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.”
Plato.
I have been physically present at our events in recent months that have been live streamed to our community. On Tuesday night I really enjoyed my first experience of watching a live stream from home (along with the other 126 viewers). I appreciate that we miss the atmosphere of being at a “live concert” but there have been positive outcomes of the live stream, such as being able to see the faces of each of our students as they perform and the opportunity for more family members to watch the concert. I would like to thank our IT Team for continually bringing our visions to reality. In particular I would like to acknowledge Adam Watson (as lead producer) and Gabe Couper (cameraman).
Thank you to our community for the feedback that you have provided for our live streamed events such as MSM Celebrates. This feedback assists our planning as we move forward into 2021.
We continue to hold our Year 12 students in our thoughts and prayers. It has been a long three weeks! We have been proud of our students and the continued commitment they have demonstrated to their studies. Today many of our students have participated in their Study of Religion external examination. Exams continue into early next week with the Languages being the final assessments.
Next week we graduate our Class of 2020. Like so many other events during Term 4, Graduation will look a little different this year as we comply with the COVID-Safe requirements. We look forward to celebrating with parents/carers on Wednesday at the Graduation Ceremony and Liturgy at City Hall. The Year 11 students have been working very hard on the special farewell assembly on Thursday. This event will be live streamed to the community and the link will be provided next week.
The end of the year is rapidly drawing to a close. I urge all students to continue your focus on your studies and to make the most of every opportunity that the final two weeks of the 2020 school year presents to you
In faith and love
Sharon Volp
Principal
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'Yuletide' MusicFest
Performed by all Co-Curricular Music choral and instrumental groups, the final MusicFest concert for 2020 was a live-stream event that featured a light-hearted mixture of Christmas-themed items. The students made an impressive effort to adapt to the departure of the Year 12s from the Co-Curricular Music groups, due to the new Music year now commencing at the start of Term 4. Most groups are slightly understrength until the new Year 7 students join in 2021.
The concert theme was inspired by the history of the festival of Yule, with its origins in the Celtic pagan story of the Wild Hunt and the Norse god Odin. Many present-day Christian customs at Christmas have their origins in these early Yule traditions. Though we missed our usual lively audience of parents and friends, the students themselves, complemented by some visiting MSM Staff, provided a small but enthusiastic audience in the hall. I know many more enjoyed the concert from the comfort of their own lounge rooms.
In preparation for the launch of this system in 2021, the group members took time to learn more about the composting process, discussing the difference between items that are biodegradable versus compostable, why composting is an easy way to make a big difference to Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions, and what conditions are needed for healthy compost. The students then used their new knowledge to build miniature compost systems from repurposed soft drink bottles, enabling the students to observe the composting process in action over the remainder of Term 4.
Drones to the Rescue
In Junior Digital Technology classes students had the opportunity to use drones in a cross curricular themed task, where students used maths, geography and coding to program their drone to fly the best possible route in a rescue scenario.
🎄 The Great Christmas Bauble Dash 🎄
Helping to raise funds for 'Days for Girls'
On Monday 16 November at lunchtime on the Convent Lawn, MSM will be holding it's CAN fundraiser for Days for Girls, an organisation that empowers women worldwide through sustainable menstrual care and health education.
For only $2 per bauble, students and staff can then participate in a 5-minute dash of fun, laughter and prizes. Every bauble wins a prize! One lucky bauble hunter wins a Kafe voucher.
Find out more about 'Days for Girls' - Click here
5th in State at Girls All School State Athletics
Year 7 student Annika Jensen recently completed at the Girls All School State Athletics championships at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre.
Competing in the 80m hurdles, Annika finished 5th overall in the state. Despite the year and limited competitions, it was great to have the opportunity provided by Queensland Athletics to compete in these championships.
Stop, unwind and find joy in books.
On Thursday 12 November ‘Australia Reads’ asks people from all walks of life to share the simple joy of reading. Our MSM Library has been promoting this initiative to our students and staff for the last two weeks. It’s known that when we read of a character’s experiences, the same regions of our brain are activated as if we were in the situation ourselves. This enhances our ability to empathise with others in real situations.
Click here to learn more: https://australiareads.org.au/
Notices
President - Richard Peace (Shelby 9E)
Vice President – Lou Bennett (Charlotte 9E)
Treasurer – Paul Knight (Madeleine 7C)
Secretary – Tracey De Zilva (Charlotte 7B)
Mother’s Lunch Convenor – Maria Oliveri-Calabrese (Illaria 10E)
Supporting our Community -
Ministry Care Programme
Our College is aware that there are students and families within our community who, from time to time, are in need of support due to a variety of factors. As a community we respond through preparing meals for families experiencing difficult circumstances. If you would like to contribute to the Ministry Care Programme and support those who are going through difficult times, please contact Stephen Campion: scampion@msm.qld.edu.au
Now available from The Kaf
Handtowel - $5
Both items for only $15 (saving of $2)
2021 Advertising Closing Soon
Mt St Michael’s College is pleased to now provide its community with the MSM Business Directory. Accessed through our College website, this is an online portal, profiling businesses and providing opportunities to connect with the wider MSM community to promote their services, sales and special offers.
Many business owners to be profiled in the MSM Business Directory are long-term friends of the College. They will include current and past parents, local businesses and alumni who, together have shown a commitment to Mt St Michael’s College and support for MSM events, fundraisers and initiatives.
If you would like to advertising in the MSM Business Directory, please email msmnews@msm.qld.edu.au.
January - December 2021 - $165 including GST
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Term 4
Tuesday 6 October 2020 – Friday 20 November 2020 (Year 12 students)
Tuesday 6 October 2020 – Friday 27 November 2020 (Years 7 - 11)
Wednesday 27 January – Thursday 1 April
Term 2
Tuesday 20 April – Friday 18 June
Term 3
Tuesday 13 July – Friday 17 September
Term 4
Tuesday 5 October – Friday 19 November (Year 12 students)
Tuesday 5 October – Friday 26 November (Years 7-11)
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