The Lumen Bulletin - Term 3 Week 10

Welcome to the final bulletin for Term 3. What an eventful fortnight it has been!

Over the past 2 weeks, there have been numerous activities taking place at the College. Events such as the College Art Exhibition, ACC Athletics, R U Ok? Day, the Year 10 Business Market Day, and our final whole school assembly for the term, which took place yesterday. Our students have had many opportunities to finish Term 3 with a range of rich experiences.

It was pleasing to see so many members of our community attend the Annual College Art Exhibition, which took place last week. The exhibition was a great success, with family and friends coming together to support our students and enjoy the wonderful work that they had produced.

Last week we celebrated Wellbeing Week. Throughout the week there were lots of activities focusing on the importance of looking after our mental health and practicing self-care.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish our Year 12 students all the very best as they complete their last full day at the College today. To those preparing for exams over the next few weeks, we wish you all the very best. We look forward to welcoming all our Year 12s back to the College on October 20th to celebrate graduation.

I hope you enjoy reading more about the events of the past 2 weeks in this bulletin.

I would like to wish all our students and families an enjoyable and restful school holidays.

Mrs Karen Prendergast
College Principal

The annual Art Exhibition had its official opening on Wednesday, 13 September with over 300 pieces of student work. The highlight was the comprehensive displays organised by the Year 12 Art students. As part of their assessment, they were required to participate in the preparation of their own exhibition space. Their selections reflected the work completed this year which started with a printmaking project. Their major theme was prompted by a Term 1 visit to the studios at North Metro TAFE and the WA Museum Boola Bardip. Boola Bardip means, ‘many stories’. The students were required to engage with items on display in the museum to develop their own narrative.

The evening of the official opening started with meander around the PAC foyer spaces to view the artworks while listening to live music organised by the music department. To make the evening more special, refreshments were served by our Year 11 Art students. The exhibition visitors were encouraged to enter the main auditorium to watch the speeches and presentation of awards. Our guest judge was Miss Shanice Stacey who spent several hours choosing winning artworks. To entertain the audience, the Year 11 Certificate Dance students performed a lively and memorable tap routine.

Award Winners

Emerging Artist – Year 7 Media Art Khai Mesch
Emerging Artist – Year 7 Visual Arts Olivia Ronchi
Emerging Artist – Year 8 Media Art Aliya McCallum
Emerging Artist – Year 8 Visual Arts Eliza Restieaux
Emerging Artist – Year 9 Media Art Arasy Anukarthy
Emerging Artist – Year 9 Visual Art Carly Darnborough
Emerging Artist – Year 10 Visual Arts Brenden Escoto
Highly Commended – Year 11 Cert3/Preliminary Art Mollie James
Highly Commended – Year 12 Cert3/Preliminary Art Rachel Moon
Most Outstanding – Year 12 Cert3/Preliminary Art Trinity Barrett
Judge’s Choice Amalia Adams
Principal’s Commendation Trinity Barrett
College Acquisition Gloria Palan
People’s Choice Taigh Finucane

Our 2023 Visual Arts Art Captain, Trinity Barrett, was the MC for the evening. Her professional manner and confidence at the microphone certainly provided our visitors with a night of excellence.

Thank you to everyone who contributed towards the evening. It was a memorable night.

Lance Taylor
Visual Arts and Media Arts Teacher

Year 10 Business Bites Market Day stalls

During Week 8, the Year 10 Business Bites classes converted the Jubilee gardens gazebo into pop up business stalls. Creating a buying frenzy, students were able to purchase many different food items and beverages from the stalls. The Business students were required to perform market research, plan, advertise, source stock, order equipment and supply all the items required for their business including sourcing capital. It is a wonderful hands-on experience for the students to have a ‘bite’ of a business venture.

If you want to know what it is like to run a small business venture come down to B block and chat to the students in the HaSS Business electives!

Janine Creighton
Vinnies Youth Coordinator

On Friday 8th September, 18 students travelled to UWA Sports Park to compete in the annual ACC Inclusive Athletics Carnival.

The students competed in long jump, shot put, vortex throws and many running events. Every student tried their very best representing Lumen.

Some stand out performances were Sunday Pagan gaining first place in the Under 15, 400 metres and the Open 800 metres. Sunday, Omara, Jamie and Shehzor were also placed first in the 4x100 metre shuttle relay. Gisele Winwood won the Under 15, 70 metre sprint, while Mikayla De Cotta finished third. Joe Tumun Taie pushed Aidan Mallabone to second place in the Under 15 manual wheelchair event and Layla Bella Summerfield pushed Ella Thompson to gain third place in the Open manual wheelchair event.

Congratulations to all ACC ISP team members – you were certainly Lumen Lights of Example.

Gina Broderick
Teacher - Learning Support

Students are offered the opportunity to compete in several external competitions in HASS. These competitions aim to complement their knowledge, understanding and skills leant in HASS.
Australian Geography Competition:

Year 7, 10, and Year 12 Geography students tested their geographical skills and knowledge against students on a national level in the 2023 Australian Geography Competition. Over 65,000 students from 700 schools competed and we are delighted with how the students at Lumen have performed.
Congratulations to the following students on achieving the highest level, in the top 1% with a High Distinction:
• Sahil Janagal
• Caitlin Saunders
• Jessica Warren

Congratulations to the following students receiving a Distinction, in the top 10% of students:
• Kaitlin Francis
• Girvaan Aini
• Mathew Pillar
• Melanie Beacher
• Yash Abhegoda

Congratulations to the following students on achieving a Credit, top 20%:
• Mathew Berkhout
• Domenic Cecconi
• Zabian Gordon
• Callum Kemp
• Pascail Mckinley
• Nawid Mohammadi
• Sahil Nawa
• Justin Smith
• Patricia Aparo
• Dylan Arena
• Peregrine Carr
• William Galliers
• Raphael Graham
• Megan Kipping
• Tamasin O’Hara
• Meena Ostermeyer
• Dean Scari
• Sigourney Slee
• Fred Taylor
• Sophia Warren
• Luke Gregory

Australian History Competition:

With a focus on testing interpretation and analysis, rather than prior knowledge, the Australian History competition provides every student the opportunity to excel. Students in Year 10 competed on a national level with excellent results.
Well done to Raphael Graham, achieving the highest award, a High Distinction, showcasing his historical skills.
Congratulations to the following students who achieved a Distinction:
• Ann Padua
• Sophia Pastoriza
• Dean Scari

Congratulations on the following students who received a Credit:
• Patricia Aparo
• Tansy Cresswell
• Max Jones
• Megan Kipping
• Jane Luistro
• Sophia Warren
• Grace Wise

Congratulations to all of the HASS Heroes receiving awards.

Marrissa Pirie
Head of Learning Area – HASS

Year 12 Chemistry ATAR students had a unique experience at Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. They had the opportunity to explore many fascinating facts about amino acids and proteins which are vital functions to our human body. They also engaged in a real life professional lab test to create a protein by learning various techniques including gel electrophoresis, protein separation and analysis. It was a valuable and inspiring experience for all of our Year 12 students.

Trang Nguyen
Teacher - Physical Sciences

Another busy term is now over. Thank you for your support of the Vinnies initiatives this term. The Vinnies Youth have helped to support our community through cooking for Kelmscott Soup kitchen, raising awareness and funding for the Homeless with the Vinnies Youth sleepout, provided a service to the ‘Fathers and Father figures’ in our community with the Father’s Day stall and are currently collecting stationery donations towards those who will need help at the beginning of 2024.

A reminder to all Year 12s to empty out their lockers and study spaces to donate any unused stationery for the Back to School appeal. Donations of unused exercise books and stationery e.g. packets of pens, highlighters, erasers etc. are welcomed. There will be a tub in student services and G centre for the Year 12s, and any member of the community, to place their donations. These donations will be handed out through Kelmscott Vinnies to families in need late January in preparation for the 2024 school year. Thank you in advance for supporting this initiative. All families are welcome to donate to this appeal as well.
Coming events
Vinnies Youth look forward to continuing to provide a service to the community with the following events:

T4 Weeks 1 – 4, Year 11 donations for Christmas appeal
T4 Week 2 – 18 October Soup Kitchen
T4 Week 4 - 1 November Soup Kitchen
T4 Week 5 – 8 Christmas appeal Launch
T4 Week 6 – 15 November Soup Kitchen
T4 Week 8 – 29 November Soup Kitchen
T4 Week 9 – 6 December Illumenating Christmas stalls

If you are interested in supporting, participating or joining the Vinnies Youth Conference here at Lumen watch the daily notices for more information. Students are welcome to come and chat to Ms Creighton in B block at any time.

Janine Creighton
Vinnies Youth Coordinator

In week 8, the Year 12 students had the opportunity to receive one-on-one counselling from Murdoch and Curtin University representatives in the Discovery Centre. The day was a success, and student feedback was that the information received was valuable. We were also fortunate to have the WA Police Rangers come out and chat with Year 11 and 12 students interested in joining the Police Force.

Rosa Nicholls
Careers Coordinator

Last Thursday, celebrating R U Ok Day, the College enjoyed performances from the Certificate III Band and Soul Band during break 2 in the Jubilee Gardens. The atmosphere was wonderful, and the staff and students enjoyed the live performances.

Rosa Nicholls
Careers Coordinator

Catholic School Advisory Council (CSAC) & Parent Voice

Wednesday 22nd November 2023 commencing 6.30pm

The Michael Devine Discovery Centre, Lumen Christi College

Parents and members of the broader Lumen Christi community are invited to the Annual Community Meeting of the Catholic School Advisory Council. Combined with the Annual Community Meeting of the Parent Voice, this is a unique opportunity for the community to learn, about and provide feedback on, the governance of the College.

Invitations are extended to:
• Parents of current students
• Alumni over the age of 18yrs
• Members of local Parishes over the age of 18yrs
• Current College Staff
• Current Catholic School Advisory Council members
• Current Parent Voice Executive members

Items of Business
• Expression of interest CSAC Members (as required)
• Annual Report from the College Principal
• Annual Report from the CSAC Chairperson
• Annual Report from the Parent Voice Chairperson
• Presentation of the 2024 College Budget

Catholic School Advisory Council members play an important role in the review, consideration, and provision of advice on the College’s governance on behalf of the community. The ongoing successful governance of the College is reliant upon the continued support of Catholic School Advisory Council members.

The Annual Community Meeting also provides a chance for eligible people to nominate to join the Catholic School Advisory Council.

To provide interested people with a chance to see what is involved, in being a member of the CSAC anyone considering nominating for a position in 2024 is invited to attend the Catholic School Advisory Council’s November meeting on Wednesday, November 1st commencing at 5.30pm in the College Administration Building.

Please indicate your intention to attend the Council meeting by contacting Deserea Bush, Principal Personal Assistant email: deserea.bush@cewa.edu.au or 9394 9334 by Friday, 27th October 2023.
Anyone interested in nominating is asked to do so in writing by Friday, 27th October 2023 to:
Mrs Louise Archibald
Chairperson, Catholic School Advisory Council
C/o Lumen Christi College
PO Box 223
Gosnells WA 6990

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