College Captains Report from Angus and Jordan

Leadership Launch Assembly
On Friday 15 July, the Leadership Launch Assembly was held for the Year 10 and 11 students. The Assembly discussed the various opportunities and roles of Student Leadership that Penola Catholic College has to offer. We were also present in the assembly to provide speeches on our experience of Leadership, and what it means to be a student leader within our thriving community. Additionally, our former College Captain of 2020, Taniya Senanayake, joined us once more to give an inspirational speech about her time in leadership, and the ways in which each person can play to their individual strengths to optimize their potential as a Leader.

JJAMM Week 2022
With July soon to be ending, JJAMM Week (Week 4; the 1-5-5 f August) is well under way! As a Josephite Community, JJAMM week, the week leading up to Mary Mackillop's Feast Day, is the centrepiece of our School Year. It is a time where we can join as a community and celebrate the charisms of our Patron Saint, of which, we at Penola aspire to take on and portray in our daily lives. To celebrate this, as usual, each year level has been working hard to raise money for their year level charities, additionally, the Student Leadership Team has been providing a wide range of activities and sales to take place throughout the week.

Leadership Training Afternoon
On Wednesday 20 July, the Leadership Training Afternoon was held for the current Year 10 and Year 11 Students aspiring to be 2023 Student Leaders. The training afternoon consisted of Defining Leadership and Leadership Styles with further explanation, a Team building activity and game, Personal Goal Setting, further discussion surrounding the Student Leadership applications and processes, and an initial opportunity to project ‘Student Voice’ surrounding current School practices and future initiatives and ideas. This session hoped to provide the students with an opportunity to try something new and step outside of their comfort zones. A Certificate of Participation will be provided for each student who was in attendance, which is to be distributed at a Year Level Assembly after the 20^th, this certificate identifies that the Student has undertaken the Training Session and gained new skills in Leadership.

College Production

From Wednesday 20 to Saturday 23 July, the Penola Catholic College High School Musical Jnr. Production was shown in the Auditorium. We had assisted in the running of this Production as part of the Backstage Crew, as well as this, we had served as Ushers for the Show, checking Tickets, and helping Guests to find their seats. Over the past month, we have found the preparation for the production to be such an enjoyable experience, by the end of the show, there was a strong sense of comradery amongst both the cast and crew that could show how happy everyone was to be present for the show. We would like to truly commend our Stage Manager and Year 11 PSC, Olivia Bertelli, who demonstrated such great Leadership over the past 6 months by coordinating the Backstage Crew as well as looking out for all members in order to ensure that everyone's job was as straight forward as possible and that we were all enjoying our time in the Backstage Crew. In additionally, we cannot thank the performing arts staff enough, for all the time and effort that they placed into bringing the show together. We cannot wait to see what the Performing Arts Department has instore for next year’s School Production, and hope it is as amazing and enjoyable as this year’s one!

Additionally, during Production there was a PSC and Faith and Mission Fundraiser that took place, where Food and Beverage Items were sold prior to each of the Shows! All funds raised will go directly to Year Level Charities. We would like to say a huge thank you to Miss Perkin, Mr Dullard, and Melissa for the coordination of running this Fundraiser. As well as our Vice-Captain of Sport, Tara Oliva who assisted in selling prior to the Closing Night Performance!

Year 12 Pyjama Day
On Friday 29 July, as part of the Year 12 cohort’s fundraising for our Year Level Charity, Hope Centre, Glenroy, we had arranged a Pyjama Day for our cohort. Everyone was required to bring a $2 donation. It was so amazing to see everyone’s spirit and willingness to dress up, have a laugh and it was a wonderful day had by all!

High School Musical Jnr Report from the Captain of Performing Arts Nelana:
What team? Wildcats! That is what everyone was shouting last week at Penola as the production cast performed six shows of Highschool Musical Jr during the week. The week started with a late afterschool rehearsal where we saw the costumes coming to life with the help of our light team Thomas and Duncan. We could see onstage Sharpay’s bright leather jacket, the wildcat jersey designed by Miss Warren looking fantastic and Miss Darbus’ extravagant clothes flowing with her swan lake movements. The first dress rehearsal although productive had a few funny moments like waiting onstage for actors to arrive, Sharpay forgetting her fabulous pink pen a few times and learning the bows in record time! Moving forward a few days and it was time to perform to our first matinee show to the primary school kids. I know being backstage everyone was feeling nervous, so I will let you in on a little secret on how I and the cast of Highschool musical brought our energy up whilst getting into a focused zone. First, when we got there, we had a beauty salon, mic station and wardrobe set up in the green room. Most of us came with our make up on and then headed to Alessia, Angus or Leah to put our mics on. Once our mics were on, we had to run a sound check with Mr Greatwood, and normally you would think we would sing something from the show, but I will tell you that my friends and I sometimes decided to change it up. You could hear songs like A,B,C, opera, and other musical numbers coming through backstage from our soundchecks. After mics, we finalized the details of our costumes checking they were looking brilliant with Miss Lee and cat walking onstage to feel the buzz. Group warmups were run by me and usually consisted of having a boogie to a song, doing some lip trills to get our sound forward and some accent techniques. Lastly, we listened to some words of encouragement from our Director Miss Dalli and producer Mrs Arney.

Both Wednesday and Thursday primary school performances went amazing, with about 90% of the kids saying that out of everyone, Troy Bolton was their favourite. We even had some people asking to show Troy how to do a three pointer! Even though many students said they loved Sharpay lots, we had to remind them that we doubled our attitude on stage. Then Thursday and Friday night came and Cast 2 were blown away with the laughs and feedback they were given about their performance.

Saturday matinee came and as the Performing Arts Captain I knew I had to find a way to get Cast 1, to show off their skills, so I gave them a challenge. I told them I was proud of everyone’s commitment and thanked everyone for making me have fun. But my challenge was to try and up Cast 2. I said that it is up to cast one now to own the stage and be better than us, and the applauses that night showed that Penola’s Highschool Musical was a hit.

If you have not seen the show, there is always next year! So come along and witness the laughs, excitement and good times Penola brings to their productions.

Captains of Sport Report from Joulia and Tara:

SACCSS Year 8 Boys AFL
On Thursday 16 June, the SACCSS Year 8 Boys AFL Team coached by Mr. Dyson Bell-Warren and Mr. Dean Bird, travelled to Royal Park, Parkville to compete in the SACCSS One Day Tournament. In game one, the Boys took on a versatile and strong CRC Caroline Springs outfit with Penola going down by eight points, 27 to 19. It was a very quick turnaround, game two for the day the Boys took on the very classy and consistent Mackillop outfit, who proved far too strong over the game with Penola going down by forty-one points, 55 to 14. A huge thank you to all the Coaches for their work and assistance in developing and enhancing the Girls’ skills throughout the event!

Year 7 Premier League
Semi Finals for the Year 7 Premier League Season took place on Wednesday 15 June with the Girls Basketball Team who took on CRC North Keilor and the Boys and Girls Volleyball Team and Boys Basketball Team all of whom took on CRC St Albans for a place in the Grand Final! Some close and epic Semi Finals took place, all of which could have either way by games end. Commiserations to the Boys Basketball Team going down by six points 27 to 21, the Girls Basketball Team going down by seventeen points, 52 to 35 and the Girls Volleyball Team going down by one set, 3 to 2. A huge congratulations to the Boys Volleyball Team who breezed past their opponents in the Semi Final, earning them a place in the Grand Final, coming away with a great win by 3 Sets, 3 to 0.

Grand Final Day had arrived which took place on Tuesday 12 July and the Boys Volleyball Team travelled to Greenvale, to play Kolbe in the decider. A magical performance from start to finish, it had its difficulties as all Grand Finals have, Penola too strong on the day coming away with a resounding victory by 2 Sets, 3 to 1. What a journey it has been, with the Team been crowned champions for Season 2022! A magnificent job coached by Mr. Brendan Smith and Valentino T (8A), a huge congratulations to the following students for representing Penola:

• Leonardo Y
• Zac P
• Lachlan J
• Nicholas K
• Matthew G
• Lucas C
• Dylan N
• Gifford D
• Ethan R
• Collin S

SACCSS Senior Boys AFL Grand Final Match Report from Mr. Vraca
On Tuesday 21 June, the Senior Boys AFL Team played off in the Grand Final against Marymede at Highgate Reserve. It was a close, tight contest in the first half, with both teams getting a jump on each other at various stages. James C was best on ground for Penola, putting in a dominant midfield performance and took his chances up forward. Rakis V, Kieran G and Frank G were also among our best players. Marymede were able to take their chances in the second half running away with the victory, 9.7.61 – 17.7.109.

SACCSS Senior Boys and Girls Soccer
Round 1 of the SACCSS Senior Boys Soccer Season took place on Thursday 23 June, with Penola travelling to South Morang to take on Marymede in their opening fixture of the Season. Marymede were far too strong for us on the day with Penola going down 5 to 1.

Round two for the SACCSS Senior Boys Soccer Team took place on Tuesday 12 July, with Penola travelling to Point Cook to take on Emmanuel. Emmanuel was highly classy and skilful, we were no match, with Penola going down by ten goals, 11 to 1.

After the Bye in Round 1 for the SACCSS Senior Girls Soccer Team, Penola travelled to Truganina to take on Thomas Carr for their Round 2 Fixture on Tuesday 12 July. Two evenly match teams, highly skilful and great teamwork on display with Penola drawing with Thomas Carr 4 all.

All the best and good luck to both the Boys and Girls Team who host Mackillop and CRC Melton respectively for their Round 3 matches taking place on Thursday 21 May!

Year 9 Premier League
The Year 9 Premier League Season began with Round 1 that took place on Wednesday 13 July, outstanding efforts for all those who got involved. Below is the list of Results and the Most Valuable Player from each team:

SACCSS Chess
On Monday 18 July, the SACCSS Chess Tournament took place at Thomas Carr College, Truganina. With Mr. Dean Bird and Mr. Phillip Whittaker accompanying the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Teams for the day. It was a momentous day with fun had by all! Congratulations to the Senior Team finishing fourth overall for the One Day Tournament!

3v3 Basketball Students vs Teachers
On Tuesday 19 July, Students across Years 9-12 competed in 3v3 Basketball against each other and Staff Members. There were multiple rounds in this Mini Tournament, with an amazing turn up from the crowd, cheering and applauding to support all who were involved. The Final Match was played between the Staff and Year 11 Boys, resulting in a Draw 2-2. While there was no Winner, it was great to see the Teachers and Students play so well against each other. This event was great fun for everyone, and we look forward to many more Students vs Teachers matches to come.

Year 9 Premier League
Round two of the Year 9 Premier League Season took place on Wednesday 20 July, magnificent efforts from all those who got involved. Below is the list of Results and the Most Valuable Player from each team:

Round three of the Year 9 Premier League Season took place on Wednesday 27 July, fabulous efforts from all those who got involved. Below is the list of Results and the Most Valuable Player from each team:

Round four of the Year 9 Premier League Season takes place on Wednesday 2 August, good luck to all teams as they host CRC Caroline Springs in a huge round of Matches for the Season!

SACCSS Senior Boys and Girls Soccer
Round three for the SACCSS Senior Boys Soccer Team took place on Thursday 21 July, with Penola hosting Mackillop at ABD Stadium. It was a difficult game for Penola, Mackillop proving to be far too strong with Penola going down by five goals, 6 to 1.

Round four for the SACCSS Senior Boys Soccer Team took place on Tuesday 26 July, a quick turnaround from Round 3, with Penola hosting St Monica’s at ABD Stadium. St Monica’s started sharply and ran away with the game right from kick off, far too strong and we were no match. Going down by twenty-two goals, 22 to 0.

Round five and the final game for the SACCSS Senior Boys Soccer Team for Season 2022 took place on Tuesday 2 August, with Penola making the trip to Keilor Downs to take on CRC Sydenham at Green Gully Reserve. CRC Sydenham were far too strong from the outset, their class shown through coming away with the win by thirteen goals, 15 to 2.

Round three for the SACCSS Senior Girls Soccer Team took place on Thursday 21 July, with Penola hosting CRC at the Senior Campus. It was a terrific game, played in great spirits, two evenly matched teams and by the final whistle Penola and CRC Melton could not be separated with the result ending in a draw one all.

Round four for the SACCSS Senior Girls Soccer Team took place on Tuesday 26 July, a quick turnaround from Round 3, with Penola hosting Kolbe at the Senior Campus. It was a highly competitive game, played in spectacular spirit, with Kolbe coming away with the win by two goals, 2 to 0.

Round five and the final game for the SACCSS Senior Girls Soccer Team for Season 2022 took place on Tuesday 2 August, with Penola making the trip to Keilor Park to take on Caroline Chisholm. It was a formidable game to end the girls’ campaign for Season 2022, remarkably close and could have gone either way by the final whistle. Caroline Chisholm prevailing by one goal, 1 to 0.

SACCSS Badminton Report from Mr. Whittaker
On Thursday 28 July, 12 enthusiastic Students travelled to Eagle Stadium, Werribee to participate in the annual SACCSS Badminton Tournament. There was a mixture of experienced and novice players, but all represented Penola Catholic College with pride, and should be congratulated on their efforts. The sportsmanship demonstrated by all the students again reminded me of the wonderful student cohort that exists at Penola. Special mention must be made of Angelo J and Jayden J, who won the SACCSS Senior B Badminton Title. I am sure they are looking forward to

defending their title next year. Congratulations also to Kieran G and Reilly H who were runners up in the Intermediate B Category. A special thank you also to Mr. Griffin for organising the day. Looking forward to next year’s tournament!

SACCSS Senior Boys and Girls Basketball
We would like to wish both the SACCSS Senior Boys and Girls Basketball Team the absolute best of luck as they both begin their 2022 campaigns travelling to Eagle Stadium, Werribee to take on Thomas Carr in their Round 1 Fixtures next Tuesday 9 August!

JJAMM Week 2022 Reports:

Tree Planting – Broadmeadows Campus from Captain of Sustainability Grace and College Vice Captain Siala
To kick off JJAMM Week on Monday 1 August, a Tree Planting Activity was organised by our Captain of Sustainability, Grace Jory, one of our College Vice Captains, Siala Maelasi, and Sustainability Coordinator, Mr Bell-Warren from the Junior Campus. With a quick demonstration from one of our Maintenance Team Members, we all grabbed some Gardening Gloves and Tools and got to work. Some students were planting, and others were following not far behind with Watering Cans. Thanks to the help of around 20 Student Volunteers, we had an amazing time spending our Lunchtime Planting and Chatting, enjoying the company of others while cultivating new life on our School Grounds. With massive help from Mrs Fry, Mr Ratcliffe and Mr Henderson we were able to plant approximately 80 Small Shrubs, Native Grasses, and Assorted Saplings on the Northern Oval all in a single Lunchtime. Following on from this, we hope to organise further Green Thumb Activities over the remainder of the Term, maintaining our Wetlands, and mulching the Area in which we worked on Today.

Amazing Race – Glenroy Campus from College Captains Angus and Jordan
Three weeks of Term 3 have flown by so quickly and after a busy weekend of preparation leading in, Day 1 of JJAMM Week had arrived (Monday 1 August), all the anticipation, build up and preparation it was time to get cracking with the events! We alongside one for the Captains of Sport Joulia, one of the Captains of Christian Service, Sofia, and Year 12 PSC'S Rose, Jenith and Thomas had organised and prepared to run the Amazing Race at Lunchtime for the Year 7s and 8s to kick off

JJAMM Week! The Bell rang to mark the commencement of Period 4 and it was time to head to the Bus to make the short journey to the Junior Campus, or so we thought it would be a short journey... An adventurous start for us all, we were encountered with Bus trouble and had to change Buses from our original planned Bus. Unfortunately, this sadly meant we were minus 1 seat, which Joulia, kindly offered and was happy to stay behind, we were off and made it to Glenroy with 8 minutes to spare prior to the start of Lunch.

We met Miss Perkin in the Chapel, our Student Leadership Coordinator who had all the required printing for our Activity, we then split up to our designated activities in preparation for the beginning of the Race. 10 Eager and Enthusiastic Year 7s and 8s Students arrived at the Chapel at the start of Lunch and at 12:50 and it was go time! First stop was to Jordan's Art Activity outside the Art and Woodwork Rooms, which was completed quickly! Following on, a quick sprint through the Centre to the front of the Gym where Year 12 PSC's Rose and Thomas were waiting with their Guess Who the Teacher is from their Childhood Activity! Next stop, the Centre, where Year 12 PSC, Jenith was waiting with a Guess the Song Activity, everyone breezed through that, it was then up the stairs to the ERC where one of the Captains of Christian Service, Sofia was awaiting their arrival with a Mary Mackillop Wordsearch! The great leveller of the race, it took some time and could have gone either way, a few nervous moments for all, everyone got it done! A huge congratulations to Amelia B 7J on completing the Amazing Race first and declared our winner, coming away with an Uber Eats Voucher Prize. All 10 Students who participated were rewarded and thanked for their participation with a Giant Freddo Frog, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed and was happy to receive.

It was then, back to the Bus for us, a short trip back to Broadmeadows, making it back around 10 minutes into Period 5. We would like to extend a huge thank you to Deputy Principal: Head of Senior Campus, Ms Bonavia and her Personal Assistant, Mrs Dalrymple, for transporting us to and from the Junior Campus on the day and for Miss Perkin organising and arranging for us to run the Amazing Race at the Junior Campus.

Students vs Teachers Volleyball Matches – Broadmeadows Campus from Captains of Sport Joulia and Tara
For Day 2 of JJAMM Week on Tuesday 2 August, Students across Years 9 to 12 competed in Volleyball Tournament against each other and Staff Members. There were multiple Rounds in this Mini Tournament, with many Students coming along to cheer on their peers and enjoy a Lunchtime Game of Volleyball. The Final was played between the Staff and the Year 12 Students, which at Full Time was a Draw 16 to 16. However, with an Extra Minute on the Clock added, the Teachers came away with the win, three points in front of the Year 12's, 19 to 16. This was a close and exciting game to watch, all players were incredibly talented, and it was great to see them try their absolute best. Thank you to all who participated, your outstanding efforts did not go unnoticed.

A Message from Student Leadership Co-ordinator: Miss. Elizabeth Perkin
What an incredibly exciting and empowering week it has been for all of our students involved in the Student Leadership Program at the College. I truly commend and thank all of our 2022 Student Leaders for the amount of work and dedication that have employed throughout this week, pertaining to all of the JJAMM week activities organised. In addition, I thank the leaders who have been actively involved in the preparation for this. Our prospective College Vice- Captains and College Captains for the 2023 academic year, have been busily preparing their speeches that will be showcased through our Leadership assembly on Friday 5 August. I have been delighted to see each of these students immerse themselves in the emerging leadership opportunities we have available. Best wishes to each of the candidates.