Principal's Message

Official Opening and Blessing of St Joseph Campus Stage 2 Building Works

Today, with much excitement, we had the Opening and Blessing of St Joseph Campus Stage 2 Building works which includes: new Music, Drama, Visual Arts, Science, general purpose classrooms, and of course, the spectacular Mother Isabelle Khoury Stadium. It is so special that we have this event on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Glorious Cross. May the Cross continue to be our protection.

Special Guests attending included:

• His Excellency Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay
• Rev. Mother Nazha El Khoury - Superior General of the Antonine Sisters Maronite Order
• Father Ibrahim Bou Rajel - Representing the Superior General of the Antonine Monks
• MP Mr Anthony Cianflone - State Member of Pascoe Vale
• Monsignor Joseph Takchi - Parish Priest Our Lady of Lebanon
• Sister Mariette Kareh - Congregational Leader of the Antonine Sisters Melbourne and Member of Antonine College Board and welcome to all Antonine Sisters present
• Sister Salam Mouawad - Senior Leader of St Paul’s Hostel
• Sr Christiane Smeha - Congregational Leader of the Basilian Chouerite Sisters and her community
• Fr Richard Jabbour - Our Lady of Lebanon Parish priest and Cedar Campus Chaplain
• Father Charles Hitti - Antonine Monk of St Charbel’s Monastery and his community
• Antonine College Board Directors: Ms Jeanette Eid of Wainwright Ryan Eid Lawyers, Ms Mary Farah, Principal St Aloysius College, Ms Jeanette Lahoud, Managing Director of St Paul’s Hostel, Mr Abdou El Hage, Hage Accountants.
• Mr Robert Smith - Architect from Williams Ross Architects Pty Ltd representing all from the firm who worked on this project

The event was also attended by some of our financial sponsors for our College as well as Supporters of the Antonine Sisters. We are grateful to all our supporters. Of course, the event was also attended by parents, staff and students from Years 5 to 12.

We have had so many blessings this term. Recently, His Excellency Bishop Tarabay brought the holy gift of the Saint Relics Visit to our College. The students and staff were so interested to learn about the Lebanese Saints as well as St Mary of the Cross MacKillop.

The blessings continued this term with the arrival of Rev. Mother Superior Nazha El Khoury visiting us from Lebanon to mark this significant event today...

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- Ms Joanne Bacash

St Joseph Campus Deputy Principal's Message

Welcoming Sr Marie Nassar and Sr Daad Azzi Back to Antonine College

On Wednesday 30 August, Antonine College was fortunate in being able to invite and welcome two previous Principals back to our college, to recognise and commemorate their significant achievements in the history of Antonine College. An afternoon celebration was held in the new Arts Learning Area of St Joseph Campus, where staff were able to recognise and celebrate with Sr Daad and Sr Marie their memories of their time at our College.

During the afternoon, Antonine College Principal, Ms Joanne Bacash paid tribute to both Sr Marie and Sr Daad for their shared inspiring vision in creating the original Cedar Campus in 1998 to establishing Trinity Campus in 2022 and to a combined Antonine College in 2005. The establishment of St Joseph Campus in 2011 was also acknowledged as key event in the transformation of the College.

All staff present for the afternoon were able to celebrate and appreciate the hard work, dedication and unfailing commitment of these two inspiring Sisters in the establishment and continuing success of Antonine College.

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- Mr Robert Fomiatti

Cedar Campus Deputy Principal's Message

It’s a Wrap!

It’s hard to believe that we are at the end of term 3! Once again it has been a very busy term with most recently our students receiving their First Holy Communion, various masses, incursions and excursions, assemblies, Book Week, Character Parade, Tony Bones Performance, Great Book Swap, Clubs, District Sports Finals, Footy Colours Day, Father’s Day Breakfast, 100 Days of Foundation and of course plenty of learning. The children and staff have worked very hard this term and I wish them a restful and well-deserved break. I thank all the parents who have contributed to the school, your efforts and support are appreciated by us all.

Father’s Day and Parent and Friends Committee

On Sunday 3rd of September we celebrated Father’s Day. We recognised the amazing contribution men make in our children’s lives. There is a growing recognition of the irreplaceable contribution men offer families in their roles as fathers, step-fathers, grandfathers, uncles, family friends, guides, mentors and carers.

We honoured the significant men in all our children’s lives. We honoured the way in which they model strong, masculine care and respect for their loved ones and for themselves. We especially remembered those in our community who no longer have a father in their lives and know that Father’s Day was a difficult one for them as they remember their loved ones. Thank you to all of our Dads and Special Others for joining us over breakfast to celebrate Father's Day. We had a fantastic turn out and it was great to see so many students starting their day with their special person.

Thank you to Soufra for catering the event and Lonsdale Larder for donating the delicious sweets.

A special thanks to our amazing Parents and Friends Committee, Ms Vivien and Sr Veronique for donating their time in organising a scrumptious Father’s Day breakfast, selling of the gifts during breaks and preparing our special Friday lunches during the term.

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After School Pick Up

Please ensure your child is collected from school each afternoon by 3.20pm. Children do get anxious when parents are late. We do understand that an emergency can occur on the odd occasion. If this is the case and you are running late please phone the school office.

Hats - SunSmart Policy

As we are a Sun smart School, we follow the guidelines related to the wearing of hats from the beginning of October until the end of April, in response to the increasing UV levels. Therefore, all students and staff must be wearing hats whenever they are outside. Hats are available from The Academy Book Shop and can be arranged to be delivered directly to Cedar Campus. Term 4. No Hat No Play!

Uniform

I urge parents check their daughter’s uniform over the holidays to ensure their daughter’s summer dress is at knee length. All boys white summer shirts must be purchased from the Academy Uniform shop that have the school logo. Hats must be worn during Term 4.

Book Week

What a wonderful morning it was celebrating Book Week. The students really enjoyed dressing up as their favourite book character. The Book Fair, Book Parade, The Great Book Swap and class activities were a great highlight. I would like to thank all members of our community for supporting and promoting Book Week which is an opportunity to highlight the importance of reading. Special thanks to Mr Kelly, Mrs Georgette and the staff for all their hard work in organising this event. It has been a wonderful success and again it is fantastic to see our students and families so enthusiastic about reading.

Parent Protocol – Child Safety

I remind all parents that under no circumstances should they approach someone else’s child or another parent to discuss a school/classroom/playground/bus incident. If you are concerned, or have a problem or an issue, please speak to a teacher or contact the front administration to make an appointment. This ensures that appropriate processes and protocols can be followed and that behaviour cannot be seen as bullying, threatening or intimidating.

Under new child safety regulations all parents must enter through the front administration office. Parents, guardians and friends are not permitted to enter the school grounds in the morning and after school. The safety and well being of all our students is of the utmost importance.

R U OK Day?

On Thursday the 14th of September we acknowledged ‘R U OK? Day'

R U OK Day marks the national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that every day is a day to ask, “Are you ok?” and support those struggling with life's ups and down, so be sure to ask your family and friends tomorrow - R U OK? and always remember that a conversation could change someone's life, or even make someone's day.

'Something to think about'

'R U OK?'

Here are some handy tips and tricks on how to ask someone if they're feeling okay, without feeling like you're crossing the line.: https://www.ruok.org.au/2023-ruokday-resources#GuideToSupportingRUOKDay

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- Mr Abraham Diab

Faith Development

First Holy Communion

On Saturday 9th September 2023, 40 students from Antonine College and the Our Lady of Lebanon Parish came together to celebrate the Sacrament of the First Holy Communion.

It was a day of immense joy and significance, as we witnessed the children take their first step towards a deeper connection with the Divine. The students beautifully demonstrated their spiritual journey and knowledge of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus. They were able to open their hearts, souls and minds to reflect upon the Eucharist and the unbreakable bond they now have with Christ.

We thank the parents and guardians once again who nurtured and guided the children on their faith journey. We also thank our wonderful students for their dedication to growing in this faith.

Congratulations to all the students who celebrated the Sacrament of their First Holy Communion.

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- Sr Veronique Karam and Ms Tanya Khattar

Cedar Campus Assembly

On Wednesday 30th August, we gathered to acknowledge the feast day of Blessed Estephan Nehme. He was a great man who always showed his love and dedication to our Mother Mary. We were also very fortunate during this assembly to have Sr Daad and Sr Marie present. Students had the opportunity to share different pieces they have been working on including poems, recounts and performances.

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- Ms Tanya Khattar

F-4 Exaltation of the Holy Cross Prayer Service

In the Maronite faith, the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is an important event. St Helena found the true cross of Jesus Christ and people lit bonfires to help her find her way back home. In the same way, we light candles to show Jesus the path to our homes. Today students in F-4 were able to pray and light candles to guide Jesus to our school and continue to protect us.

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- Ms Tanya Khattar

Year 8 - 10 Masses

Thank you to Monsignor Joe, our College Chaplain, for returning from his trip and jumping back into our weekly masses! Over the last few weeks, Monsignor Joe has celebrated mass for the Year 8, Year 9, and Year 10 students. The final mass of the term will be with our Year 7 students.

Thank you to all students who have respectfully participated in the readings and offertory over the last few weeks.

Within this masses, we have been praying for our students, the young people, that in this Season of Pentecost, they may be empowered by the Holy Spirit to follow God’s calling in their life.

- Miss Natalie Saliba

Year 9 Retreat

On Tuesday the 28^th of August, Year 9 students participated in the Year 9 Retreat which was facilitated by Religious Education staff. Thank you to all staff and students for a wonderful day. A special thank you to College Alumni, Tony Assi, who was our guest speaker on the day. Tony spoke to our students about overcoming challenges with resilience and about his own faith journey throughout his life. We thank Tony for the time he spent with our students and the advice he shared.

‘Last Tuesday was the Year 9 Retreat, which was a wonderful opportunity for students to take part in. The retreats gave me the opportunity to strengthen my relationship with God and with people I wouldn’t typically talk to. The retreat helped me to change the way that I look at myself, and to think of myself in a more positive way. I learned that the eyes of the Lord look at us with beauty and with affection. By the end of the retreat, I had developed a greater connection with others and a stronger connection with God through the prayers, discussions, and activities that we did. I am appreciative of the opportunity to participate in the Year 9 Retreat, which has been helpful in my growth as a Christian and my friendship with my classmates.’

• Annabelle Mansour, 9B.

‘I think that the Year 9 Retreat was an amazing experience for us to be able to share our thoughts and be able to communicate with others about our personal wellbeing. The Year 9 Retreat was very inspirational because there was an inspirational speaker talking to us about something that occurred in his life. Through the Year 9 Retreat, it has made me more resilient and braver.’

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- Miss Natalie Saliba

Learning and Wellbeing

Digital Technology - Planning for 2024

In 2024 we will continue using the Laptop program across Year 9-12 and the BYO iPad across Year 5-8. We have found these two devices have supported the learning needs across the year levels appropriately and have been popular and reliable devices for students and teachers.

Information regarding the purchase of Laptops was emailed to families of Year 8 students in preparation for 2024. The information is also available in our Digital Technology Handbook.

Students in Year 5 in 2024 will require a BYO iPad. The specifications have been emailed to families of Year 4 with information on how to prepare the iPad. When joining St Joseph Campus in Year 7 most students are able to continue with the iPad they have used across Year 5 and 6. Further details are provided in the Digital Technology Handbook.

Our school utilises resources from eSmart. There are also parent resources available:

https://www.esmart.org.au/esmart-schools/resources-1/for-parents/

Digital Technology Handbook: https://bit.ly/DigTechHandbook24

- Ms Ria Coffey

Year 1 Numeracy

The Year 1 students have spent the last two weeks learning about location. They used positional language to give and follow directions. The students worked in groups to create a map and coded a robot to go from one place to another.

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- Ms Janine Wanda

Year 1C Narrative Writing

Throughout the term students in Year 1C worked hard to write and create their own picture story books. Students were introduced to the writing process which included planning, writing, editing, and publishing their stories. Once their stories were completed, the students in 1C were able to share them with the Foundation students. We had so much fun creating and sharing our stories with them.

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- Ms Adele Chamoun

Year 2 Making Pasta

Ciao! Year 2 students this term have been learning about culture. This week we have been focusing on Italy. Mrs Anna Candido demonstrated how to make different types of home-made pasta with students.

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- Miss Kassie Mourtzios and Mrs Anna Candido

Year 3 SkyDeck Excursion

On Friday 1^st September, we went to Eureka Tower. Eureka used to be the tallest tower in Melbourne. We had so much fun exploring the 88^th story. In total there is 92. We filled two sheets of what we could see. We got an opportunity to go on a verandah and look down. BEST EXCURSION EVER!

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- Maria Essey, 3A

Year 4 World Religions

Year 4 have been hard at work researching different religions and cultures as part of our inquiry unit on ‘World Religions’. The religions included Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, Islam and Hinduism. We have also been designing models which represent different places of worship. It has been amazing to share our knowledge of various religions with other students and also to present our information posters and models to our peers.

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- Mr Blanco, Ms Gawro & Ms Georgia

Year 5 Bookmarks

Celebrating Creation, Literacy… and Fathers!

Year 5 students have been gardening this term, and made the decision to put flowers as well as vegetables in the garden. It has been lovely to have the colourful flowers cheer us up through winter, and we have continued to enjoy them into spring. As we entered the Season of Creation in September, the students picked some of the flowers and dried them, neatly folded in our classroom bibles. This was a nice reminder to students that the bible is filled with verses about caring for God’s creation, and that we should be grateful and rejoice in the beauty of our environment...

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- Ms Mori Milholland

Year 6 MAV Games Day

On Friday the 8^th of August, eight Year 6 students had the opportunity to represent our school at the Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) Statewide Games Day at Genazzano FCJ College in Kew. This was the fourth group to represent us this year, after the Year 3s, 4s and 5s already had their Games Days earlier this term (see previous newsletters for stories and photos). While some of the Year 6 students were lucky enough to participate in a MAV Games Day last year, for many it was their first time and they were both excited and nervous on the bus ride to Kew. This is one of the largest events, with over 200 students present from all over the state. As in the other year level events, there were a mix of individual and team problem-solving and games-based activities, which made our students think hard while still having lots of fun. Unlike at other events, this Games Day had fun trivia and random spot prizes throughout the day, and one of our students was lucky to win one… bringing a couple of fun mathematical card games back to school...

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- Ms Mori Milholland

Cedar Campus Arabic

Once again, we reach the end of an exciting term and busy term.

As part of their learning about the Arabic countries, the Year 6 students participated in making Tabouleh to learn about the Arabic cuisine.

Ingredients were brought from home, students cut, chopped vegetables and mixed them all together to be enjoyed by everyone. As well as practised the traditional dabke dance.

Year 3 students practised a new hymn "Toubaki Ya Mariam" and performed it in the assembly.

Year 4 students learnt about fairy tales, and many students shared their favourite fairy tale with the class to encourage speaking in the language.

- Mrs Rima Atme

Father's Day - Arabic

Father’s Day is a great event that the students awaited from year to year.

A week before the main event the students buy their dad’s favourite gift from the stall at school, to the crafts & activities in class they make especially for the event.

This year, students from Year 1 learnt an Arabic song (مبروك مبروك يا بابا مبروك ) . In this video you will hear F- 2 & Year 5 students wishing their dad, Happy Father’s Day in Arabic.

- Mr Joseph Abou-Zeid

Antonine Sisters Childcare Centre Visit for a Book Week Incursion

On Tuesday, 22 August the children in the 3 & 4 year old groups from the Childcare Centre visited the Cedar Campus library for a Book Week incursion. The sessions started with a story time reading of Snap! written and illustrated by Anna Walker. This delightful book that has been shortlisted for the Book of the Year Award - Early Childhood, is a story of a plucky little green frog that encounters a variety of other creatures as it journeys through its forest home. The children then made paper plate frog puppets to take home after their visit.

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- Mr Gavan Kelly

Meerkat Productions Performance Incursion

On Wednesday, 23 August the actors from Meerkat Productions performed two plays based on Book Week shortlisted books. Students in Foundation - Year 4 viewed the adaptation of the shortlisted picture book Frank’s Red Hat written and illustrated by Sean E Avery.

Frank is a penguin with ideas. Mostly terrible ones. That’s why his fellow penguins are nervous when he shows them his strange new creation. Something they’d never seen or expected to see in their cold and colourless Antarctic world — a red hat. This is a story about never giving up on your talents, because even though what you do may not be appreciated right now, it may be in time. Possibly by someone you’d least expect.

The students were completely engaged throughout the entire performance, laughing at the antics of Frank and his penguin pal, Neville. Donning penguin masks and their favourite beanies or hats, audience participation peaked when joining with the performers in singing the chorus of Stickability - the shows finale.

Year 5 & 6 students viewed the younger readers adaptation of The Way of Dog by Zana Fraillon.

Scruffity is born into the harsh, grey world of a puppy farm. Taken from his mamma and locked in a concrete cage, what he yearns for most is Family. To belong is The Way of Dog. But no one wants him. Just as his chances of adoption grow dangerously thin, Scruffity is set free by a boy as unwanted and lonely as he is. Outside, Scruffity learns all about The Way of Dog - it is to run, to dig, to howl and, biggest of all, to love. But when tragedy strikes, Scruffity is suddenly all alone. How does a dog find his way home when he never had one to begin with?

This is a remarkable novel written in verse from the viewpoint of Scruffity, the dog. It explores themes of kindness, hope, love and resilience. The students had listened to the story being read during library classes throughout the term but were unaware of the ending. Everyone was amazed and overjoyed at how Scruffity’s journey came to a satisfactory resolution and conclusion.

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- Mr Gavan Kelly

Book Week Character Parade

A perennial favourite, the Book Week Character Parade was a riot of colour and sound as all Foundation to Year 6 students gathered in the atrium on Friday, 25 August to parade and display their costumes and creativity. Many students dressed as their favourite children’s book character, but some engaged with the theme - Read, Grow, Inspire - coming dressed in outfits representing occupations they dream of holding in the future e.g. zoo keeper, police officer, scientist, while others dressed as well known people who inspire them like Coco Chanel or Michael Jackson. Teaching and support staff concluded the event as they paraded around then gathered on the stage for a group photo. Thank you very much to all families who helped their children prepare for this special day.

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- Mr Gavan Kelly

The Great Book Swap

Cedar Campus hosted The Great Book Swap on Wednesday, 6 September as part of Indigenous Literacy Day. Held each year to raise money for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, The Great Book Swap is an opportunity for students to swap their much-loved books from home, for books brought in by other students. By making a gold coin donation, the Indigenous Literacy Foundation can buy new books for children in remote Australian communities so they may have the best chances to develop important reading skills and a lifelong love of reading.

This year students swapped an impressive 1117 books and raised $912.90. Congratulations to Miss Doumit and Year 1B for raising the most money ($122), and Miss Tina and Year 4A for swapping the most books (272). Each class receives a perpetual trophy to keep in their classroom to commemorate their commitment to such a worthwhile cause.

Special thanks to Manisha Kaushik, Pascale Kanati and Theresa Essey for setting up and running The Great Book Swap.

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- Mr Gavan Kelly

St Joseph Campus Library - September Update

St Joseph Library has introduced library monitors.

The library monitor not only assists with some of the library services, but acts as an ambassador to positively promote the library.

Student Esther El Fakhry was presented with a Library Monitor badge. Esther has shown a keen interest in the library. As a daily visitor with an appreciation of books, reading and assisting to support the preparation of library activities Esther has also volunteered her time. As well as reading, some of the activities in the library include playing chess, learning crotchet and colouring. Esther helps to make sure library books are returned to shelves, any equipment for other activities is available and ready for use.

The Year 8 students have been researching the Vikings and have created artefacts and information posters currently. These are currently on display in the library.

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- Ms Josie Rovetto

2024 Book week Theme: Read, Grow, Inspire.

At St Joseph’s Campus, staff and students in Year 7 to 12 participated in a range of events to show they can read, grow and inspire.

This is a fabulous theme as everyone was able to participate in some way and demonstrate how they could find reading to grow, to find empathy and be inspired, to become a better person.

Student led activities have been a significant feature of Book Week this year...

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- Ms Josie Rovetto

Andrea's World Taekwondo Championships

Andrea Ishac would like to thank everyone for all the support with her Bosnia Journey.

Andrea’s first fight on Tuesday 29^th August was against Spain. It was a very tight match and Andrea went into her third round but lost to less than a point!! Saturday she will be competing at the Bosnian Open, hoping to get a better result.

We are very proud of her for making it this far. Being able to secure a spot on the National team and going overseas to represent Australia is a big achievement.

She has met many international athletes and has had the chance to train with the Korean team. We can't wait for her to get back and share this journey with everyone.

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- Ms Ayesha Guido

Year 7 Chinese Museum Excursion

On Monday 4^th September, Year 7 students attended the Chinese Museum in Chinatown to learn about Chinese inventions and migration to Australia. Students were shown the process of paper making and the formation of silk. They were given a tour of various modern and ancient Chinese artefacts which they will use as inspiration for their assessment in Humanities. Students explored the streets of China town and witnesses live dumpling making in restaurant windows. Lunch was enjoyed at Carlton Gardens with ample space to run around and burn off extra energy. Thank you to Ms Dickson for organising the excursion and for Mr Lattouf, Ms DeMarco, Ms Mikayla and Ms O’Connor for attending.

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- Ms Ayesha Guido

Year 9 Forum

On Wednesday August 24 Year 9 students had the opportunity to participate in the Year 9 Forum. The Forum began with an inspirational talk by Ms Athaide who has recently returned from World Youth Day and participating in the Emerging Leaders Program. Ms Athaide was able to detail her experience traveling away from home with thousands of other pilgrims and also spoke about some of the challenges and how she was able to overcome these. Overcoming challenges or building a bridge was the theme of our Forum and students were able talk this into their challenges for the day. The first challenge was to see a need and to do something about it.

The Year 9s were challenged to see a need in their world and come up with a proposal to present to the judging panel about how they can make a difference. Students needed to present their idea, costings and timeline as part of their plan. Working in small groups there was much discussion, researching and planning taking place which was lovely to watch.

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- Ms Stephanie Monds

Year 10 Outdoor Education - Shrine of Remembrance and Royal Botanic Garden

Year 10 Outdoor Education class travelled into the heart of Melbourne and visited the Shrine of Remembrance and explored views of the Royal Botanic Garden.

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- Mr Emile Fakhry

Year 9-10 Girls AFL Tournament

On the 3^rd of August 11, our Year 9-10 girls participated in a round robin tournament in Wyndham Vale. Coached by Mr Lattouf, the girls had the opportunity to compete against 4 other schools. Although being unsuccessful in their first 3 games, the girls didn’t give up and won their very last game with almost a 30-point lead!

The girls showed resilience throughout the day, encouraging each other, and making the most of their day. We thank our co-captains Gabriella Tawil and Isabella Chahda, who modeled outstanding determination and leadership for the rest of the team. We also thank Isabel Mousa, a Year 12 student, who came along to help motivate our team and did a fantastic job!...

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- Ms Mikayla Sala

Year 9-10 Boys AFL Tournament

On Tuesday 25^th of July the Year 9-10 Boys put on their Antonine jerseys and made us proud!

The Boys competed in the SACCSS AFL Tournament, where they showed an amazing effort against 4 different schools. A big shout out to Ms Hartnup for coaching the team with the help of Shaban Mouhamad, a Year 12 student who has shown great enthusiasm and initiative in our interschool sports. Lead by Captains, Gabriel Mohammed and Parlo Elisha as our captains, the boys worked together extremely well and guided each other through every match. The team won their first two games with ease, and although losing their last two, put up a fierce front and didn’t give up...

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- Ms Mikayla Sala

Senior Girls Soccer Division 2

On the 15^th of August, an excited group girls were on the way to Epping Stadium where they made a remarkable victory in the Grand Final of the Senior Girls Soccer Division 2. Their astonishing performance against MacKilliop College, Werribee, cementing their place as undefeated champions of the season.

The highly anticipated Grand Final witnessed a spectacular showdown between two formidable teams. The air was filled with anticipation and excitement as both sides displayed an extraordinary level of skill and determination.

The Antonine Girls' Soccer Team, led by their inspirational captain Layal El-Salah showed unparalleled teamwork and resilience throughout the match. Their cohesive defense and precise passing in the midfield set the stage for some sensational attacks. Both goals of the game came courtesy of Isabel Mousa who expertly found the back of the net with two well placed shots. As the clock ticked, tension filled the air. It was Lida Zomaya the unsung hero of the team, who rose to the occasion, as she took control of the midfield....

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- Ms Angela Douvitsas

Year 11 Psychology Excursion - ArtVo

On Friday 1st September, Year 11 Psychology students attended ArtVo in the Docklands to explore the immersive, visual illusions art gallery. Students were able to take priceless photos in unbelievable backdrops. Stepping into a world of optical illusions, the larger than life murals allowed students to come face to face with wild animals, scale rocky crevasses and surf the ultimate pipelines. Students were able to apply the various visual perception principles learnt in class, whilst moving through the gallery. They will analyse the photos taken in their SAC.

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- Ms Ayesha Guido

Year 11 Physics excursion – Astro tour at Swinburne University

On the 31st of August, the Year 11 Physics students participated in an Astro tour at Swinburne University to learn about astronomy.

The tour was hosted by a professional astronomer who explained to the students about the life of the stars, the galaxies in our universe and the latest innovations in astrophysics, using innovative virtual reality technologies.

The students enjoyed the entertaining sessions that included movies, animations and simulations developed by astronomers and researchers at Swinburne University.

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- Mrs Roudaina Tabet

Year 11 Psychology - Taste Experiments

The final week of Term 3 saw Year 11 Psychology students conducting various experiments on taste perception. Some students were unable to identify the difference between Coke and off-brand colas when blind-folded, thus highlighting the significance of perceptual set (packaging and familiarity with brands) in determining preferred taste.

Next up, students were tricked when presented with the same juice dyed different colours, stating they tasted differently. This emphasised the role of colour intensity when determining flavour.

Students investigated whether they were supertasters by counting the number of papillae (bumps) on their tongue. Students with <15 Papillae were considered non-tasters; 15-30 Papillae were normal tasters; 30+ Papillae were supertasters – more sensitive to certain bitter tastes.

Lastly, students were able to alter their taste buds using the miracle berry. By dissolving the miracle berry on their tongue, students perceived sour foods as sweet – lemons tasted like lemonade, hot sauce turned into a syrup flavour.

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- Ms Ayesha Guido

Year 11 CERES Excursion

On Monday September 4, the Year 11 Personal Development Skills class went on an excursion to CERES in East Brunswick. CERES is a farm, nursery, bookstore, bakery, grocery, wood merchant and education centre focusing on sustainability.

The students participated in the Caring for Climate Program and explored a 100 Year old home that had been renovated to become more energy efficient. In keeping with the sustainability theme, students were asked to bring NUDE food, food without packaging and to ensure they left no rubbish behind. Students toured the unfinished Human Powered Classroom, which will eventually be run by students producing energy by riding bikes. The students toured the farm and nursery and were educated about fossil fuels and the importance of supporting our natural ecosystems.

The playground was made entirely of recycled materials and showed how clever people can be when they want to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. The purpose of the excursion was to support students in the development of their own Community Project that students are currently planning as part of the VM course.

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- Mrs Maureen Vitetta

Year 12 Physics Excursion

On the 4^th of September, the Year 12 Physics students attended the Australian synchrotron in Clayton. The students completed practical activities on light and matter in the specialised ANSTO VCE lab. These sessions are the only hands-on experience in Australia that allow students to comprehensively explore key syllabus concepts such as interaction of light and matter, nuclear physics, and radioactivity utilising specialised equipment not usually found at schools.

The students then participated in a tour of the Australian synchrotron where they obtained a deep understanding of the use of the synchrotron light in different fields such as, medical imaging and treatment, industry, art and research.

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- Mrs Roudaina Tabet

St Joseph Campus new space

The students have been able to enjoy their new architecturally designed space this week and just as the beautiful weather blessed us.

It has been wonderful to see students enjoying and respecting the space by keeping it clean and using it for its intended purpose- to connect with one another and replenish their wellbeing in between their learning.

Well done to all our students on another successful and busy term, we wish you all a restful and safe break and look froward to seeing you all in Term 4.

- Mrs Helen Diab

Upcoming Dates:

15 September: End of Term 3

19 October: Year 12 Graduation

24 October: Antonine Day

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