Frayne Today

This week's edition of Frayne Today is full of many College celebrations and projects. It highlights the many facets of community that are uniquely Ursula Frayne.

On Saturday our students celebrated their sacrament of Confirmation. Confirmation, a special sacrament for individuals to reaffirm their faith and commitment to Christianity, is often celebrated during Pentecost. This feast marks the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, heralding the inception of the Church.

Thank you to Lisa Moore, Parish Catechist, and also Sabrina Del Rosso and Daniel Gallanagh for preparing the Year 6 students for the Sacrament. Fr Nick presided over a beautiful service, marking our students' commitment to their faith. We also extend our thanks to the many staff and parents who supported our students by their attendance at this celebration.

reFRESH FRAYNE PROJECT

The College is embarking on an enhancement project called reFRESH Frayne. The goal of this project is to ensure all learning spaces at the College are refurbished to be contemporary and well-maintained environments for learning.

The reFresh Frayne Project is now planned in draft and includes multiple phases, with Stage 1 focusing on the Admin Foyers, Stage 2 on the current Student Services area which will be refurbished into a Pastoral Care Centre. The project is aiming to be completed by end of 2025.

Capital Development Planning

Our college will begin to create a new masterplan for its Capital Development. This planning will include the significant refurbishment of learning spaces as part of the reFRESH Frayne project (Stage 14). Stage 15 will include investigating the creative development of the Rooftop Garden area which is recognised as an opportunity for development to help service some College needs.

External Areas

The Mercy Garden area is being given a makeover and new outdoor furniture trialled. All walkways will be steam cleaned and windows and glass doors cleaned in the holiday period. As a community we must create a culture where everyone takes collective responsibility to work together to ensure our buildings, grounds and spaces are well maintained, kept clean and litter free.

As part of our college improvement agenda we have been reviewing some key organsational structures at the College. These have included:

• Implementation of a House System Structure from Kindy to Year 12. This review is investigating the possibility of a student remaining in one house for the duration of their time at the College.
• Implementation of a six period per day timetable. This structure would replace the current seven period day structure which is now a structure that is not best suited for our student learning.
• Implementation of a Pastoral Care Structure that recognises the importance of homeroom and year group identity. In 2023 the College restructured to have Year Group Heads as the main point of reference for student pastoral care.

Two new 39-seater buses will become the pride of our College Transport Fleet. The buses have been ordered and are expected to arrive before the end of the term.

We are also exploring ways to manage our bus fleet more effectively and considering the benefits of adding two smaller 12-seat buses to our fleet to make transport of our students safer and more efficient.

The College is aiming to have everything in place for after school care to begin at the Balmoral Street campus for the start of term 3. Parents will be kept up to date on the progress.

The Consultation Draft is now open for public submissions.

The Hon. Dr. Tony Buti MLA, Minister for Education has announced the release of the Pathways to Post-School Success Expert Panel Report: Consultation Draft.

The draft is the culmination of extensive research and stakeholder engagement conducted Statewide by the Expert Panel, which includes education professionals such as Principals and assessment policy specialists.

It acknowledges the achievements of senior secondary education in Western Australia while recognising the need for improvements to ensure the system offers accessible and meaningful pathways for all students.

Accordingly, the Expert Panel has put forward 35 draft recommendations focusing on three key areas for change:

• Redefining the objectives of senior secondary education

• Developing a system based on learning goals

• Enhancing recognition of student diversity and accomplishments.

Understanding the far-reaching impact of senior secondary pathways on various stakeholders, the Expert Panel invites submissions from the broader community to ensure the Consultation Draft meets the State's needs and ambitions.

Individuals, school communities, or organisations can submit their feedback by 16 August 2024.

To review the Consultation Draft and provide feedback, please visit the Pathways to Post-School Success Review website. The Expert Panel will consider all submissions when preparing their final report, which will be presented to the Western Australian Government by 1 October 2024.

The website link is provided below for those interested in contributing feedback.

For your children | Mark Antulov | Principal

The Frayne 2024 Can Drive for Shopfront (an agency of LifeLink) was an astounding success, thanks to the incredible support from our students and staff. Collectively we managed to gather a whopping 1150 cans in total!

Our Homerooms stepped up to the challenge, with several going above and beyond to make a difference. Leading the charge was McAuley 4, massively helped by Mrs Spagnolo’s enthusiasm, to donate an impressive 136 cans! They were followed by Joachim 1, Siena 4 and Rice 2, all demonstrating commendable efforts in support of the cause. Among the Houses, McAuley collected a staggering 283 cans, with Rice not far behind with 280. McAuley students can proudly wear their House shirts for a day to commend their massive effort!

On Tuesday 14 May, Mr Bubalo, Mr Tassone, Ms Quin and McAuley Student Leaders, Tara O’Callaghan, Caitlin Crawford, Aeva Dohnt and Grace Pearson had the pleasure of delivering the cans to The Shopfront in Bentley and helped organise the cans into categorised crates. All gained a valuable insight into the charity’s operations from Shopfront Director, Damian Walsh.

Thank you to all the students who supported the 2024 Can Drive. Your generous donations have made a difference to the lives of others.

Grace Pearson | Year 11 McAuley Student Leader

On behalf of the McAuley and Rice Student Leaders

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It was wonderful to see a hall full of parents and teachers sitting alongside each other, listening to our guest speaker Liz Tropiano from Behaviour Tonics at the Balmoral Street Campus Parent Forum earlier this month. Liz facilitated a very informative and practical session on ‘Understanding Child Anxiety’. Liz discussed the reality of anxiety, exploring where it may stem from and how it can be useful. Using this knowledge, we can not only teach children how to regulate themselves but reassure them that this emotional response won’t last forever.

Sabrina D’Cruze

Head of Preparatory School

On Monday 6 May, the Year 7 students participated in a Lightning Carnival and a variety of sports were on offer including, football, soccer, ultimate frisbee, netball and basketball.

Soccer Recap

Some Year 7 boys chose soccer and attended a meeting a week before the carnival to discuss team selection and tactics. On the day 29 players, 5 coaches and 2 teachers were slightly apprehensive but excited about the challenge that lay ahead. Upon arriving at Alderbury Reserve they were greeted with beautiful sunshine and a range of small-sided soccer pitches set out in a precise and organised manner. The players dialled in and focused on their warm-ups, positions and team tactics. There were 3 Frayne teams and they played 18 games in total. Right from the beginning the boys defended, passed and scored goals at a rapid pace. It was amazing to see the effort, skill and sportsmanship. At the end of the day the results included 1 draw and 17 wins. A big thank you needs to go to Alexander Vorobev, Jake Ogle, Jordan Joseph, Elias Addey and Miguel Pereira Cansado for refereeing and coaching the boys. They motivated, supported and guided the Year 7 students to achieve perfection. The mastermind of the day was Mr Pizzolante football manager. His name now sits rightly beside the likes of Klopp, Guardiola and Postecoglou. Mr P’s team selection, tactics and inspiration proved to be the masterstroke that helped to achieve greatness. Ursula Frayne Catholic College is now known as the 'Home of Football'.

David Toop

Teacher

Our Junior School students made quite a splash at the A Division Interschool Swimming Carnival! Frayne's performance was outstanding: our girls secured a commendable 4th place, while our boys clinched an impressive 1st place. Overall, we achieved a close second! What's even more commendable is the exemplary sportsmanship, encouragement, and respect displayed by our entire team throughout the day.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to one of our dedicated coaches, Tanya Culloton, for her unwavering commitment during our morning training sessions. We also extend our gratitude to all staff members who contributed to supervision and bus duty, and parent volunteers on the day, Cynthia Croft, Emma Luck, Jenny Piva, Gemma Milne and Peter Abernethy.

Congratulations to the following students who received individual honours on the day:

Gwendolyn Lai | Year 4 Girls - 2nd

Harley D’Ambra | Year 4 Boys- 3rd

Archie Beaton | Year 4 Boys- 3rd

Fionn McCrann | Year 5 Boys- 3rd

Emmeline Chui | Year 6 Girls- 3rd

Julia Teope-Cuccovia | Year 6 Girls- 1st

Special mentions must also go to Eliza Reilly and Mia Thomas (both Year 3 girls) who were absolute superstars for stepping up to fill Year 4 girls swimming events.

Our Frayne team demonstrated great sportsmanship, encouragement and respect throughout the day which is to be commended on.

Son Nguy

PE/Health Teacher

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On Thursday 9 May, the Balmoral Street Campus oval blossomed into a vibrant tapestry of picnic blankets, setting the stage for a heartwarming gathering for Family Day. The festivities commenced with a moving liturgy, echoing the spirit of UFCC's 'Year of Respect,' and offering students a platform to express gratitude to their families for their unwavering support and love. Amidst the shared moments of appreciation, students and their loved ones enjoyed a delightful picnic lunch together. Family Day epitomises the profound sense of community that thrives within the walls of Frayne, it truly was a wonderful afternoon for all.

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The Mother’s Day Liturgy and Breakfast was a wonderful celebration of faith, family, and community for our Middle School families. To paraphrase Tom Ford, “ One of the most important things which enriches our life is our connections with others creating a sense of belonging”.

The Liturgy was incredibly meaningful, with mothers, mother figures, grandmothers and students all gathering in prayer to thank God for His gift of family. The heartfelt reflections on their own experiences of motherhood given by Jasmine Collier, mother of Kayley and Landon, and Melody Miles, mother of Amberley and Matilda, resonated with many of our mothers.

The Breakfast was lovely. The food, beautifully presented by the Hospitality Team, was delicious and showcased the talents of our staff in providing restaurant quality catering. As always, the wonderful assistance received from the Friends of Frayne was greatly appreciated. I also thank the many students and staff who gave of their time to assist, which is a lovely reflection of the generosity of spirit within our community.

Pauline Bourke

Head of Middle School

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On Friday 10 May, the Balmoral Street Campus participated in National Walk Safely to School Day. It is an annual event that promotes the health benefits of walking and encourages primary school children to walk to school safely. Kensington Police were present to give out stickers to all students who walked to school that day. They also visited our Kindy and Pre-Primary students in the Early Learning Centre.

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On Wednesday 15 May the Duncan Street Campus celebrated the Annual Dressdown to Stressdown day. Students and staff donned comfortable clothes to help promote relaxation.

The event is the brainchild of the Act Belong Committee who this year decided to focus on the role that connection and belonging have on managing stress.

Students brought in their favourite teddy bears had the opportunity to share food with each other and have a Teddy Bear’s picnic on the newly purchased picnic rugs!

Staff were very grateful to be treated to the gifts and talents of students who took time to bake for a staff morning tea.

Kim Thuijs

College Psychologist

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As you may be aware, the WA Government recently announced the WA Student Assistance Payment to offer a cost-of-living payment for every student in Western Australia to assist families with the financial costs of their children's schooling.

All Kindy-Year 12 students enrolled and with a valid WA Student Number (WASN) are eligible to claim this payment from Monday 15 April 2024. Please read the attached Letter from the Premier and Minister for Education for more information, which also includes details on how to find your child's WASN.

Nominations for the 2024 National Excellence in Teaching Awards (NEiTA) are now open!

Anyone in the College community is invited to nominate a teacher or school leader for a NEiTA Award.

For more information, or to submit a nomination, visit https://www.neita.com/

On Thursday 2 May, the Drama Academy proudly presented its inaugural monologue evening, Voices Unveiled: A Night of Stories. From Year 7-12, many got to witness the transformative journey of our students as they took to the stage for the very first time.

Thank you to Mr Baker, Adam Lim, and the Chamber Strings ensemble for music to compliment the evening, and to the Arts Department for their support. Friends of Frayne also provided refreshments on the evening which was greatly appreciated. Drama Academy will have a second show in Semester 2, stay tuned!

We had the privilege to be taught by Mr John Pound, organ teacher at Ursula Frayne Catholic College about the two new organs donated to the College. Mr Pound teaches piano at the Balmoral Street Campus and Organ at the Duncan Street Campus. He taught us about how there are different types of organs like theatrical organs and mechanical organs. He also taught us the difference between pianos and organs. One key difference is that pianos are instruments that use little hammers when a note is pressed to hit a string, and that traditional organs have air being blown into pipes instead. We all had a try at playing some simple pieces and we even had a small performance by Mr Pound.

Khushi Delfos | Year 7

We are incredibly proud of Georgia and her generosity. Recently, during her street’s 'Sculpture by the Street' event—a local version of 'Sculptures by the Sea'—she organised a lemonade, cake, and dog treat sale. This event featured a verge sale over the weekend, inviting the community to explore and enjoy. Georgia raised an impressive $150, which she donated to The Haven Centre. Additionally, she contributed spare food and fresh produce from her garden to support The Haven Centre's remarkable efforts to feed those in need.

We have two superstar runners at Frayne! On Thursday 16 May, Bodhi and Isabella competed at the WA National Cross-Country trials.

Both did extremely well at the trials! Bodhi finished 6th out of 26 runners and Isabella finished 2nd out of 26 runners.

Bodhi has been asked to do another trial, while Isabella has qualified for the Nationals held in Melbourne later in August.

We wish both runners all the best!

PPR

Merit- Johny D'Ambra | Frida McRae | Ranuga Tissera

Environment- Oscar Ward

PPW

Merit- Addison Cassidy | Eden Harper | Ryan Toborek

Environment- Hugo Henderson

PPG

Merit- Jarvier Liu | Neve Kerr-Sheppard | Sasha Reed |

Environment- Nathan Taylor

1R

Merit- Aryn Ju | Sebastian Garel | Miranda Phan

Uniform- Aston Scurria / Environment- Georgia Rodrigo

1W

Merit- Ella Lai | Adam Yohannes | Hazel Loveless

Uniform- Mia Burke / Environment- Max Fowler

2G

Merit- Finlay Smith | Harriet Kerr-Sheppard | Zachary Triadi

Uniform- Abigail Barker / Environment- Eddie Delaney

2R

Merit- Tamsin Workman | Sonia Barker | Jonathan Handoko

Uniform- Sofia Howard / Environment- Theodore Darby

2W

Merit- Henry Riggs | Aron Cha | Teo Lim

Uniform- Aria Vivanco-Thacker / Environment- Sebastien Geraty

3R

Merit- Michael Bunt | Indiana Levy | Luke Vergara

3W

Merit- Joanna Abhish | Darcy Maxfield | Ziedannya Marie Viola Pereira | Lily Sammels

Japanese- Ashton Sciortino

Italian- Shinuki Pallewasala

4R

Merit- Harley D’Ambra | Alayna Merredew | Max Pervushin

Italian- Luca Iannantuoni

4W

Merit- Florence Bong | Roise McCrann | Raul Morais Paz

Japanese- Florence Bong

5R

Merit- Olivia Monaldi | Aaish Rawal | Sebastian Spiewak | Maya Yoo

Japanese- Abner Yohannes

Italian- Olivia Monaldi

5W

Merit- Ruby Banfield | Adam Cha | Genevieve King

6R

Merit- Lachlan Cikarela | Faith Lim | Madison McGrath | Jayden Jia Jun Wong

Japanese- Sage Parnell

6W

Merit- Beau Beston | Ashlea Corbett de Winnaar | Eloise Hill | James Holzheimer

Italian- Dante Passalacqua

PREPARATORY SCHOOL & JUNIOR SCHOOL

JULIET HOWARD | PPW

Juliet is a responsible student who has a gentle, quiet nature. She consistently shows respect to her teachers and peers through making good choices. Juliet has impeccable manners and a smile that lights up the room. She listens attentively, asks thoughtful questions and follows given instructions.

Juliet is a compassionate and caring friend. She does not hesitate to assist others both in and out of the classroom.

Congratulations Juliet for always endeavouring to display our College core values and being a role model for your peers.

SRIYAN MANJIRE | 2G

Sriyan is a thoughtful and cooperative student who through his actions reflects our College core values, particularly that of respect. He is a conscientious worker who has a positive attitude towards all aspects of school life. Sriyan is always keen to share his interesting and insightful ideas during class discussions. His smile and eagerness to learn lights up our classroom.

Sriyan has a warm, caring nature and an even kinder heart. He is empathetic towards others and is a compassionate friend. Sriyan willingly offers a helping hand to those in need, demonstrating his patience and care.

Sriyan is a valued member of Year Two and a deserving recipient of this very special award. Congratulations Sriyan!

OLIVIA MONALDI | 5R

Olivia exemplifies the values and principles that our college holds dear by showcasing her outstanding character and commitment to the community. She has a strong sense of service to others and actively participates in volunteering to assist when needed, embodying the spirit of compassion and empathy. Olivia strives for excellence in all aspects of her work. She sets herself high standards and inspire others to reach their full potential through demonstrating her own dedication and perseverance. She treats everyone with respect and dignity, helping to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment. Olivia is always the first to offer assistance to her fellow class members and goes out of her way to ensure that those around her understand what is required of class tasks if they are unsure. Olivia checks in with her teacher, Mrs Edmonds, to ensure that she is having a good day and will happily help her out if it is needed. This is all done without impacting her own work and goals.

She is truly a worthy recipient of this award. Well done Olivia!

Oh what a night! We hope everyone involved had as much fun as we did at the 2024 Disco! We had a host of incredible volunteers who helped to make this special event for our Prep and Junior students a success.

From party-bag productions line volunteers, to on the day decorators, and all the parents volunteering their time to help during the three disco sessions, we say a very BIG THANK YOU!

Amy Hwang, Cynthia Monardes-Rojas, Amanda Johnson, Ruth Kerr-Sheppard, Chelsea Dale, Lori & Peter Abernethy, Maria Augustine, Carla Ramsland, Maria Kaye, Jason Cardey, Shaiby George, Deanna Monaldi, Bart Czerwiec, Andrew Mann, Ellen Wright, Alvin Lim, Marco Gama, Amanda Johnson, Elisha Mason, Athena Nguyen, Nina Yun, Lucy F Fiorina, Dabelyn Ng, Shawn Rego, Melissa Pilgrim-Younger, Beena Wood, Conor Ward, Alana Harper, Lisa Reid, Michelle McDonald, Dale Szigligeti, Angus Ballantyne, Anthony Scurria, Tom Reid, Annemarie Oliver, Aletta Septania, Daveena Burke, Jenny Piva, Rebecca Reiger- Ross, Cory O'Kane, Caroline and John Sonego, Emma O'Kane, Steph Milan, Patty Dauria, Kyla Garic, Jess Pochintesta, Matija Ng Cheong Tin, Mandy Yau, Gemma White, Rebecca Lee, Gayle Sims, Daniel Abrahams and Mick Iannantuoni.

Thank you to our wonderful college staff, led by Andy Dalton and Sabrina D’Cruze and our fabulous Duncan Street student volunteers who were fabulous help on the night.

And lastly, thank to members of the Friends of Frayne council who played a vital part in the organisation and smooth running of such a large event: Aimee Hamer, Nikki Middleton,

Nicola Iannantuoni, Christina Mandanici, Josie D’Aqui, JerSie Pui, Rebecca Broughton.

The Middle School Mother's Day morning is an event that Friends of Frayne happily supports, helping to celebrate the mothers, grandmothers and caregivers in our students' lives. Thank you to our Duncan Campus team for coordinating these sweet Prayer Card Chocolate gifts for attendees, and to our early rising volunteer parents for lending a hand on the day on the day - Patricia Gabb, Surika Fitzpatrick, Pauline James, Melissa West, Lisa Munro, Natalie O’Brien and Deirdre Crowley. Thank you also to Melissa Feilding for your stunning floral photo wall.

It was "no drama" for Friends of Frayne to support the recent event by the Frayne Drama Academy "Voice Unveiled: A Night of Stories" held on Thursday 2 May.

Thank you to our Senior Sub-School Coordinator Natalie O'Brien for organising beautiful cheese platters for guests in attendance.

Thank you to our Aimee Hamer, Balmoral Campus Coordinator, and Josie D'Aqui, Balmoral Campus Auxiliary, for arranging some hospitality at the recent Balmoral Street Campus Parent Forum.

What a fantastic turnout for the Pre-Primary Mums' night on Saturday night at The Windsor. Well done to the Class Coordinators Melissa Pilgrim-Younger, Ruth Kerr & Kate Curtis.

Thank you for our Year 2 White Class Coordinators Amanda and Danica for organising a 'Mums' Night' at Blasta Brewing Co. recently. Great food, conversation and laughs were shared by all!

An excellent catch up with some Year 7 parents at Boston Brewing Co. a few weeks ago. The Mezz Level at Boston was a perfect spot to meet some new faces and reconnect with familiar ones.

This section contains items of interest for you or your family where you can Act, Belong or Commit.

Please see below upcoming events and programs for families and children:

The Department of Education will once again deliver the Career Conversations events for families and schools throughout the state in 2024. Previously, these free cross-sectoral events have booked out overnight in the metro area, the feedback is positive, and participants highly valued the opportunity to hear accurate, up-to-date career pathway and labour market information. A key highlight for the participants was hearing from industry representatives and employers.

They are hosting the following Career Conversations – Pathways and opportunities 2024 events in the metropolitan region:

Join the conversation about post-school options at our free family events in your local area to hear about:

• where to find accurate, up-to-date career pathway information
• exploring university and training pathways
• career pathway information for young people with disabilities
• where the jobs are
• what employers and industry are looking for.

The invitation is open to all secondary and primary school families.

Booking link - https://www.education.wa.edu.au/en/careerconversationevents

See the flyer below for more information.

• 12-week free program aimed at providing participants with essential tools and insights to navigate the world of business
• Dates: 12th July through to 1st November 2024
• Time: Fridays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Location: Vic Park Community Centre
• Format: In-person sessions led by industry leaders

• Emergencies involving children can arise without warning. Learning resuscitation and first aid skills enables you to respond swiftly and confidently, potentially saving a life.
• To make this easier, Royal Life Saving and Kids Alive have collaborated to launch the Heart Beat Club online training. The training is designed to empower parents and carers with emergency response skills and can be conveniently completed online in just one hour.
• The course will be available for FREE for the month of May and covers a range of topics including CPR skills and first aid essentials including how to treat common injuries.
• Interested organisations can access a Supporter’s Kit which has a range of resources to assist with promoting this opportunity to your community.
• Register for the training and access the Supporter’s Kit here: www.heartbeatclub.org.au

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY | We acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation, the traditional owners who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years. We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples to this country and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of reconciliation.