was a our Col being nutrient value to eat ote n c ty rgina high ducation ST FRANCIS COLLEGE 2021 YEAR IN REVIEW TERM 1 TERM 4 Student, Maria Tynan was nominated for the 2021 NCW NSW Dame Marie Bashir Peace Award We welcomed back the Year 12 students to an Award Assembly to celebrate their achievements in the HSC. Congratulations to the DUX of the College, Salvatore Aloisi on gaining an ATAR Ranking of 96.7. The Annual Swimming Carmival was held on Friday 19 February with a changed format due to COVID restrictions. Year 10 Work Experience due to COVID 19 Restrictions Mrs Amanda Lister wrote in the newsietter each week called, WORDS OF THE WEEK, for the benefit of the students to learn some new words not, perhaps in Records broken on the day by Madeline Luft, Archie Forward and EI Cashmere their 'everyday language and to know the spelling. pronunciation and meaning of Students participated in the University of Wollongong Discovery Day, Ash Wednesday, the Tako Drumming Workshop and Wow WEEK (Week of Welbeing each word. Year 10 Metalwork students were busy with their projects Year 9 Food Technology created "Welness Bowis TERM 2 by Ms Tinyka Tabain, oving a valuable and rewarding axperience for students in Students participate in ANZAC Day Services in their local shires near and far. NAPLAN Tests compieted by Years 7&9 Students in May. Students Imogen Bonny. Emily Baulch, Timeeka Coleman, John Ryan, Matt Chant and Shannon Lehman were selected in the NSWCCC AFL Boys and Girts Under Year 12 HSC students had their Final Mass and Speech Day in October. This was a celebration of the students completing their senior school years. In November the students started their final HSC Exams in the Statewide NESA Exams. At the conclusion of the Final Assembly the Student Leadership Team for 2022 being announced. Joel Golding and Charlotte Rudd College Captains: James Clarke and Georgia Wison Boarding Captains with Archer Asmus, Eli Cashmere, Anabelle Cross, Chris lannel, Edward Mils, Chris Nardi, Anna Rogers and Grace Ryan 15s teams Year 11 Hospitality students catered to our prospective parents/students on the Open Days by serving scones, coffee and tea Grace Nardi. Mrs Creece and Mrs Lyons served guests at the Penny Paniz Acquisitive Art Competition and Exhibition for the Leeton Art Society. Year 12 Constructions students placed the Agriculture Glass House. Two curent students, Jock Lander & Harvey Meline with Ex-Student Alec Pisan had roles in the production of Henry Vat the Roxy Theatre Leeton. being the 2022 Prefects Prerocts. In November there was a Mass Most Reverend Bishop Mark Edwards OMI (Bishop of Wagga Wagga). Mr Spina. Captains Charlotte and Joel attended on behalf of the SI Francis Community (pichured Mr Spina. Charlotte and Joel was joined by Ms Elizabeth O'Carrigan (Director of Education, CEDWW. Picture at left is the beginning of the NGUMBADAL Unity WIRADJURI GARDEN. Year 7 2022 Orientation Day was held with approximately 150 day and boarding students had an amazing day despite the weather, engaging in a variety of learning activities: aerodynamics, force and motion, observing and testing PH levels, dance, exploring aboriginal culture and finding their creative side working with marble paper and creating positive affimations. Thirty Year 9 students were elected Peer Leaders. Thoy supported staff and students at the Orientation Day in boarding and in the day school. WELCOME TO THE NEW DIOCESAN CATHOLIC EDUCATION COUNCIL (CEC) The Council comprises 12 members (Religious, Education, and Communityi. We were happy to show these esteemed guests the excellent facilities offered by our school, including the foundations of our Wiradjuri Garden, The College Counc development. of the Council for Andreazza. Deputy Briggs. Council Seoretary. Mr Seb Spina. Principal, Mr Gino Amato Fr Anthony Dunne, Mrs Alice Fumara, Mrs Maree Graham, Mrs Tonetta lanneli, Fr Tony Oboshi, Mrs Leanne Sandral & Mrs Jane Strachan A group of Year 8 boys enthusiastically did some mowing and other odd jobs around the Catholic Presbytery and Church during the Term. Students in Year 11 Hospitality completed their First Aid Certificate as part of their Certificate in Honpitality - Food & Beverage. Our thanks to Western Riverina Community College for the facilitators of this Course. Year 12 students celebrated the end of schooling with their Graduation being held on Friday 3 December at the Leeton Soldiers Club, Year 12 student. Ekzabeth Semith was selected for the International Science School during the July School Holidays. The 2021 SHOWCASE was held this term. Showcase is about the joy of performance and giving our students the opportunity to shine'. At the recent Final School Mass for the year celebrated at St Josephs Catholic TERM 3 Ater our students online learning since 16 Augustit was good to start the term with face-to-tace teaching. Under 15 boys and girls AFL teams competed in the State Finals at Lavington. HSC Trials held from 2 to 13 August Year 12 student, Maddison Kennedy was awarded the Statewide ZONTA Achievement Award for a young indigenous woman. Parent/Teacher Meetings were held via Zoom for Years 7-10. St Francis participated in the MULLET FOR MENTAL HEALTH which was a great tundraiser for the BLACK DOG Institute. which be has really have ittle to no formation before they come to St Francis. Whether it be at Year 12 Retreat, or at a Yoar 7 class Mass. Fr Tony Oboshi along with Fr Anthony Dunne are moving to new Parishes in the new year. Our sincere thanks and best wishes to them. The College Girls Rock Band performed at our recent Speech Day and Prizegiving Awards and prize winners from the 2021 Speech Day is listed on our website The band members are Claudia Hopper (Vocals), Maria Piccolo (Guitar). Ela Harison (Basjand Grace Muir (Drums)-all of Yea 8 with Sarah Elliott of Year 9 (Vocals) The Colege hosted the BIGGEST MORNING TEA with the funds supporting the Cancer Council. Students participated in the Year 11/2022 & Year 9/2022 Subject information Evenings The Senior Hospitality and Business Services VET enjoyed a trip to the Whitton Malthouse as part of their course. The Year 10 Food Technology class held a Stroet Stall in aid of JEANS FOR GENES Day. As we come to the end of the 2021 school year. it must be said that it has been another extraordinary year as the school navigated for a second year the business of education during a global pandemic. Year 9 Agriculture students were busy with their Poultry lessons having been very hands-on, from incubating and canding eggs to caring for hatchings and maintaining the chicken housing. Years 7,9& 10 completed their work online for Visual Arts completing the colour wheel and Neurographic drawings respectively. Year 7 completed postcards as part of their online English classes. 1 2022 commences for Years 7, 11 & 12 students on Tuesday 1 February with Years 8, 98 10 commence on Wednesday 2 February 2022. May God bless you at Christmas and always. was a our Col being nutrient value to eat ote n c ty rgina high ducation ST FRANCIS COLLEGE 2021 YEAR IN REVIEW TERM 1 TERM 4 Student, Maria Tynan was nominated for the 2021 NCW NSW Dame Marie Bashir Peace Award We welcomed back the Year 12 students to an Award Assembly to celebrate their achievements in the HSC. Congratulations to the DUX of the College, Salvatore Aloisi on gaining an ATAR Ranking of 96.7. The Annual Swimming Carmival was held on Friday 19 February with a changed format due to COVID restrictions. Year 10 Work Experience due to COVID 19 Restrictions Mrs Amanda Lister wrote in the newsietter each week called, WORDS OF THE WEEK, for the benefit of the students to learn some new words not, perhaps in Records broken on the day by Madeline Luft, Archie Forward and EI Cashmere their 'everyday language and to know the spelling. pronunciation and meaning of Students participated in the University of Wollongong Discovery Day, Ash Wednesday, the Tako Drumming Workshop and Wow WEEK (Week of Welbeing each word. Year 10 Metalwork students were busy with their projects Year 9 Food Technology created "Welness Bowis TERM 2 by Ms Tinyka Tabain, oving a valuable and rewarding axperience for students in Students participate in ANZAC Day Services in their local shires near and far. NAPLAN Tests compieted by Years 7&9 Students in May. Students Imogen Bonny. Emily Baulch, Timeeka Coleman, John Ryan, Matt Chant and Shannon Lehman were selected in the NSWCCC AFL Boys and Girts Under Year 12 HSC students had their Final Mass and Speech Day in October. This was a celebration of the students completing their senior school years. In November the students started their final HSC Exams in the Statewide NESA Exams. At the conclusion of the Final Assembly the Student Leadership Team for 2022 being announced. Joel Golding and Charlotte Rudd College Captains: James Clarke and Georgia Wison Boarding Captains with Archer Asmus, Eli Cashmere, Anabelle Cross, Chris lannel, Edward Mils, Chris Nardi, Anna Rogers and Grace Ryan 15s teams Year 11 Hospitality students catered to our prospective parents/students on the Open Days by serving scones, coffee and tea Grace Nardi. Mrs Creece and Mrs Lyons served guests at the Penny Paniz Acquisitive Art Competition and Exhibition for the Leeton Art Society. Year 12 Constructions students placed the Agriculture Glass House. Two curent students, Jock Lander & Harvey Meline with Ex-Student Alec Pisan had roles in the production of Henry Vat the Roxy Theatre Leeton. being the 2022 Prefects Prerocts. In November there was a Mass Most Reverend Bishop Mark Edwards OMI (Bishop of Wagga Wagga). Mr Spina. Captains Charlotte and Joel attended on behalf of the SI Francis Community (pichured Mr Spina. Charlotte and Joel was joined by Ms Elizabeth O'Carrigan (Director of Education, CEDWW. Picture at left is the beginning of the NGUMBADAL Unity WIRADJURI GARDEN. Year 7 2022 Orientation Day was held with approximately 150 day and boarding students had an amazing day despite the weather, engaging in a variety of learning activities: aerodynamics, force and motion, observing and testing PH levels, dance, exploring aboriginal culture and finding their creative side working with marble paper and creating positive affimations. Thirty Year 9 students were elected Peer Leaders. Thoy supported staff and students at the Orientation Day in boarding and in the day school. WELCOME TO THE NEW DIOCESAN CATHOLIC EDUCATION COUNCIL (CEC) The Council comprises 12 members (Religious, Education, and Communityi. We were happy to show these esteemed guests the excellent facilities offered by our school, including the foundations of our Wiradjuri Garden, The College Counc development. of the Council for Andreazza. Deputy Briggs. Council Seoretary. Mr Seb Spina. Principal, Mr Gino Amato Fr Anthony Dunne, Mrs Alice Fumara, Mrs Maree Graham, Mrs Tonetta lanneli, Fr Tony Oboshi, Mrs Leanne Sandral & Mrs Jane Strachan A group of Year 8 boys enthusiastically did some mowing and other odd jobs around the Catholic Presbytery and Church during the Term. Students in Year 11 Hospitality completed their First Aid Certificate as part of their Certificate in Honpitality - Food & Beverage. Our thanks to Western Riverina Community College for the facilitators of this Course. Year 12 students celebrated the end of schooling with their Graduation being held on Friday 3 December at the Leeton Soldiers Club, Year 12 student. Ekzabeth Semith was selected for the International Science School during the July School Holidays. The 2021 SHOWCASE was held this term. Showcase is about the joy of performance and giving our students the opportunity to shine'. At the recent Final School Mass for the year celebrated at St Josephs Catholic TERM 3 Ater our students online learning since 16 Augustit was good to start the term with face-to-tace teaching. Under 15 boys and girls AFL teams competed in the State Finals at Lavington. HSC Trials held from 2 to 13 August Year 12 student, Maddison Kennedy was awarded the Statewide ZONTA Achievement Award for a young indigenous woman. Parent/Teacher Meetings were held via Zoom for Years 7-10. St Francis participated in the MULLET FOR MENTAL HEALTH which was a great tundraiser for the BLACK DOG Institute. which be has really have ittle to no formation before they come to St Francis. Whether it be at Year 12 Retreat, or at a Yoar 7 class Mass. Fr Tony Oboshi along with Fr Anthony Dunne are moving to new Parishes in the new year. Our sincere thanks and best wishes to them. The College Girls Rock Band performed at our recent Speech Day and Prizegiving Awards and prize winners from the 2021 Speech Day is listed on our website The band members are Claudia Hopper (Vocals), Maria Piccolo (Guitar). Ela Harison (Basjand Grace Muir (Drums)-all of Yea 8 with Sarah Elliott of Year 9 (Vocals) The Colege hosted the BIGGEST MORNING TEA with the funds supporting the Cancer Council. Students participated in the Year 11/2022 & Year 9/2022 Subject information Evenings The Senior Hospitality and Business Services VET enjoyed a trip to the Whitton Malthouse as part of their course. The Year 10 Food Technology class held a Stroet Stall in aid of JEANS FOR GENES Day. As we come to the end of the 2021 school year. it must be said that it has been another extraordinary year as the school navigated for a second year the business of education during a global pandemic. Year 9 Agriculture students were busy with their Poultry lessons having been very hands-on, from incubating and canding eggs to caring for hatchings and maintaining the chicken housing. Years 7,9& 10 completed their work online for Visual Arts completing the colour wheel and Neurographic drawings respectively. Year 7 completed postcards as part of their online English classes. 1 2022 commences for Years 7, 11 & 12 students on Tuesday 1 February with Years 8, 98 10 commence on Wednesday 2 February 2022. May God bless you at Christmas and always.