Broome Diocese

I recently attended a meeting of Principals in Broome where Principals from all around the State, gathered.

It was particularly interesting to see the work of our schools in the Kimberley.

We have a dozen schools throughout the Kimberley, mostly community schools. The conditions under which the teachers operate can be quite difficult and the attendance of the students is flexible.

I was speaking with an ex-student of mine, who is a Principal of a small school in the Mulan Community, at the age of twenty seven.  As he left Broome in his 4-wheel drive, he had filled it to the roof with supplies, as the school feeds the children during the day to ensure that they are ready for school work. It was marvellous to see his enthusiasm and commitment to his community, both in a social sense and an educational sense.

Sevenhill

I recently completed a silent retreat at the Jesuit Retreat House in Sevenhill, in the Clare Valley in South Australia.

A silent retreat may not be everybody’s cup of tea, but I found it an enriching and rewarding spiritual experience. It is amazing how you can slow down in the right setting and reflect upon what is important.

Br Pat Cronin

We have received news that Br Pat Cronin has passed away. Br Pat was a former Principal of CBC Leederville, from 1978 to 1983, just prior to its amalgamation to Aranmore. Br Pat is remembered as an enthusiastic leader with a fine mind and great creativity. May he rest in peace now.

Mr Declan Tanham
Principal

Semester 1 Examinations

The schedule for the Year 10 examinations has already been released via SEQTA but is include in this newsletter for your convenience.

Y10_Sem_1_Exam_Schedule_2023_.pdf

Points to note on the schedule:

• Tuesday 6 June – we are running our normal timetable. All students are expected to attend.
• Wednesday 7 June to Friday 9 June – students only need to attend when they have a scheduled examination.
• Start and End Times – vary from the normal school times. Please be aware of these.
• Regulations and procedures students need to adhere to are listed on the schedule.

I wish all students well in these examinations as the Semester 1 results form the basis of the 2024 course selections.

Mr Danny Battistessa
Deputy Principal – Curriculum

In 1986 two great traditions merged; the Christian Bothers and the Mercy Sisters. And Aranmore was born.

We stem from two religious orders, both steeped in a passion for education, especially among the marginalised and poor. This is expressed in the Charism Statements from each Order:

As Sisters of Mercy, we seek to follow Jesus by responding to God’s call to know God’s loving kindness and share it with others.

Deeply aware of the Father’s providential presence in his life, Edmund Rice was moved by the Holy Spirit to open his whole heart to Christ present and appealing to him in the poor.

As we continue to grow as a College, may we forever be reminded of those who paved the path on which we travel. 

Mrs Susan Russell
Deputy Principal - Teaching & Learning

Congratulations to Jack Saliacus who represented WA in the Basketball U/16 State Team.

Let us congratulate Caylan Richards, who received the Excellent Award for participating for ‘The 16th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition’ The competition consisted of three sessions; a written test, speech and performance.

Aranmore also received a Certificate for Excellent Organization Award. 

Mrs Emily Tan
Mandarin Language Teacher

Year 9 Economics Level 3

Students are well underway creating their Businesses’ Interactive Web Sites.

Tasked with using AI such as Dall-e2, Chat GTP, the psychology of colour choices and creating ‘mobile apps’, the students are progressing ahead with great Web Sites.

Mr Frank Egan
Class Teacher

Year 9 Careers Taster Day

Students enjoyed a day learning new skills and possible trade careers.

Mrs Claire Drabble
Pathways Coordinator

Year 7 Evaporation

What happens to a solution when the solvent evaporates?  Year 7s are investigating this question using Bunsen burners.

Year 7 Classification

Taxonomy is the science of classification, in particular of living things.  Year 7’s are using our beautiful Convent Gardens to collect a variety of leaves to classify.

Year 8 Cell Models

Year 8’s have been tasked with making a model of a specialised cell.  To do this they not only need to understand basic cell structure they also need to be able to know how the function of a particular type of cell affects its structure.

Year 9 Gland Posters

As part of their study of the endocrine system Year 9’s were tasked with locating all the major glands and researching the hormones they produce and the effects of those hormones.

Year 10 Psychology Murdoch Visit

Year 10 Psychology students attended Murdoch University in Week 4 to participate in criminal psychology workshops in the new Boola Katitjin building. As an additional treat, students played some games at the E-sports gaming hub and acted out a mock trial at the moot court. This group of students should be commended for their enthusiasm and engagement on the day.

Miss Sonya Cerny
Science Teacher

Mrs Naomi Geoghegan
Head of Learning - Science

On Wednesday, 17 May, the Year 11 and 12 drama students and selected Year 10’s attended Crown Theatre to view the musical sensation Come From Away.

This award-winning musical tells the remarkable true story of thousands of stranded passengers during the September 11 attacks and the small town in Newfoundland, Canada that welcomed them all.  Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

Ms Phoebe Bennett
Head of Learning Area - Arts & Technologies

Please come along and support our talented Specialist Music Program students. For catering purposes, please register here.

For the College Calendar, please see here.

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