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Montgrove College

Locality: Orchard Hills

Phone: +61 2 4736 5977

Address: 140 Bringelly Road 2748 Orchard Hills, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.montgrove.nsw.edu.au

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25.01.2022 On Tuesday our in-coming Year 12's took part in a service leadership day. This involved working in the Operation Christmas Child warehouse sorting boxes for processing and shipping. This year most boxes will go to children in Africa who have never received a Christmas present before. During lunch 2 of our Montgrove graduates Jacinta Lynch and Aiesha Oringo (class of 2017) answered questions from the class about life after HSC, solidifying friendships and supporting each other... through Year 12, doing things with purpose and passion to contribute to society in positive ways. Tell me about your experiences today... It was really enjoyable and I got a lot out of it. It really made us appreciate what we have and it made us realise how many people don’t get a lot of the basic necessities. It was really rewarding. It was really eye-opening to see little kids get that one box and it made me sad to think whether they will get a box next year. I loved knowing that I was making such a small difference even to just one child just giving them that excitement that they will get at Christmas that they may never experience in their life again. I really liked seeing how many different people were committed to the cause. It was great seeing people from a range of ages and cultures helping out.

23.01.2022 Term 3 Key Parent Functions for Year 12 Parents ONLY Friday 18th September - Livestreamed 7:30pm Post-school Parenting: Different approach to parenting young adults, keeping communication open, and being aware of schoolies/life after the HSC Presented by David and Lara Chee #PAREDfoundation #ParentsforEducation

22.01.2022 This term all students in Years 1 to 7 participated in our Annual Public Speaking Competition. They were asked to write and present a speech in front of their class on the topic Learning Together. Finalists were selected from each stage group. Then, the Year 1 to 6 finalists participated in the Live Stream Finals of the 2020 Public Speaking Competition. The Year 7 final was held on Friday 18th September.... All our finalists spoke exceptionally well and should be congratulated for all their efforts! #publicspeaking #finalists #champions #learningtogether

21.01.2022 We have had some wonderful activities for Book Week this year. Older students and Secondary teachers took some time to read some stories to our Primary classes. On Monday, Kindergarten and Year 1 students took part in our Book Week parade. Kindergarten students were especially excited as this was their first Book Week Celebration. This year’s theme was ‘Curious Creatures, Wild Minds’. Well done Kindergarten and Year One parents for putting together some fabulous costumes.

16.01.2022 On Friday, we sent off our Graduating Class of 2020 with a school assembly featuring class items and gifts, a touching farewell song as well as a special picnic that served up lots of yummy home-made goodies on a lawn which was lovingly decorated! We want to say a BIG Congratulations to our outgoing year 12's and to let them know that we are SO PROUD of you for persevering during this tumultuous and challenging year! You will be sorely missed.... Have a fantastic term break and all the best with your HSC exams! The entire Montgrove family is always behind you, praying and cheering you on! Thank you to all the Montgrove staff who made all our celebrations possible. #congratulations #year12 #graduation #classof2020 #farewell

15.01.2022 Last week we initiated an appeal for donations of necessary items needed by the victims of the tragic explosion in Beruit Lebanon, which has affected so many lives. On Monday, we had been overwhelmed by the generous response of the Montgrove family Since our call out, we received so many supplies that our front office and our sick bay was full. We even had some special helpers collect donations from the primary rooms. Thank you everyone! The organisers for this inititative are part of a charity called "The John Paul Foundation" (https://thejohnpaulfoundation.com/) and the charity in Lebanon that will be receiving the supplies are called "Rescue Beirut". They will then distribute the supplies to the following charities: @ImpactLeb (Impact Lebanon), @ICRC (Red Cross and @IAmCaritas (Caritas) #BeirutAppeal

15.01.2022 Term 3 Key Parent Functions for Mothers Friday 28th August - Livestreamed 7:30pm 10 Habits of Happy Mothers based on the book by Dr Meg Meeker (Live Link will be sent to parents) Introduced by Marina Haines (with Sarina Rose)... #PAREDfoundation #ParentsforEducation

14.01.2022 A few weeks ago, Year 12 hosted a Crazy Tie Day fundraiser! It was great to see everyone get involved. Thank you Year 12 what a fun initiative and thank you for organising!

13.01.2022 Last week we celebrated a major milestone with our Year 6 students, as they said farewell to their Primary education. We look forward to sharing many more exciting and memorable moments with Year 6 as they transition to our High School in 2021.

11.01.2022 As a response to the COVID-19 restrictions and the interest in enrolments to Montgrove, our last Open Day for 2020 will be delivered live and online. TERM 4 VIRTUAL OPEN DAY - Wed 21st October, 2020 10am-12pm: Virtual Tour led by students 10:45am: Principal's Video Presentation... Jump online to see the school via virtual tour and have your questions answered. A talk on our unique approach to personalised education will be given by school principal Miss Lourdes Mejia. REGISTER NOW http://www.montgrove.nsw.edu.au/enrolments/open-days Phone: (02) 4736 5977; or Email: [email protected] Closer to the date, participants will be notified of the live link which gives access to the Open Day via your mobile phone or computer. Please be aware that you may need to download some software to your computer or an app to your phone to participate. Montgrove College is an independent school teaching the Catholic faith established under the unique PARED foundation: www.pared.edu.au | www.montgrove.nsw.edu.au

08.01.2022 Earlier this year, our Year 9&10 Elective Art Classes did a portraiture unit and created artworks using charcoal. Entitled ‘War Portraits’, students looked at expressive portraiture and the effects of war on people - those on the home front and those who are collateral damage, such as lost children, mothers whose sons die in battle, etc. Please join us in appreciating this mesmerising and emotional series produced by our talented Art students - and well done Miss Reid!

06.01.2022 On Thursday, Montgrove College was able to hold our annual Eucharistic Procession led by the girls who received their First Holy Communion. Although we had to simplify the Eucharistic Procession this year, we were grateful for the opportunity to participate in this act of adoration towards Our Lord and thank him for the many blessings bestowed on us here at Montgrove. A big thank you to the staff and students who were instrumental in preparing this special occasion at Montgrove.

05.01.2022 This week we welcomed the Year 6 Wollemi Debating Team to Montgrove. The students took part in two very entertaining and enlightening debates on the topics: That We Should Ban Tests in Primary Schools and That We Should Change the Australian Flag. We thank all those who were involved in making this event possible and look forward to our next debates in 2021.

05.01.2022 A few weeks ago we faced Blacktown Boys in Round 3 for Mock Trials. We lost the case but we won the round - so well done to our girls for the win! Pictured here are our Year 10 & 11 students engaged in the extra-curricular activity via video call. Even though a meet-up would have been ideal, it's great that we can still participate through alternative means. Thank you Miss Aguilar for your support!

04.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of HSC Trials for our Year 12 students. For the next two weeks they will sit exams on different days whilst studying intensely in between. Students who have major works in English and Drama will also make their submissions. In the words of our Principal Ms Mejia in our school newsletter recently: "We remember the girls during this time of more intense study, and hope that their journey from now until the HSC will be smooth sailing.' As ever, the entire Montgrove family is behind you with our prayers and encouragement! #Year12 #HSCTrials #AllTheBest

04.01.2022 This Term for Character Education, three amazing year 9 students demonstrated great growth in grit by coming up with this Service Learning Project: Baking for Mama Lana's. They faced many obstacles due to COVID-19 restrictions but overcame them with creativity and teamwork. Here are some slides from their presentation, their project overview and a showcase of their baked goods. Amazing work girls and thank you Miss Rose for your guidance! #spiritofservice #charactereducation #grit

04.01.2022 Graduation: Montgrove Class of 2020

04.01.2022 Term 3 Key Parent Functions for Fathers Friday 11th September - Livestreamed 7:30pm Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters based on the book by Meg Meeker (Live Link will be sent to parents) Presented by Fr Sam Fancourt... #PAREDfoundation #ParentsforEducation

03.01.2022 A flash of purple, a lady with black curly hair, a suitcase and an umbrella appears. A burst of applause and the tsunami of excited children's chatter emerge from the Year 3 classroom. Penny Reeve has come to visit Montgrove to visit Year 3 to give them advice as they embark on their adventure of creating #picturebooks. Collaboration! Communication! And the biggest question of all: "How do authors evoke emotion using words and pictures?" ... As a part of our #deeplearning project, Penny conducted a workshop with us where she helped us to explore what makes a good picture book. She read three different picture books to us and then asked us to read some as well and discover the type of language, pictures and emotions that the author was trying to convey to us. Year 3's minds are buzzing like bees with all the wonderful ideas that Penny planted in our minds. We cannot wait to see her again! Thank you Penny Reeve - the penny drops.

03.01.2022 Beirut Appeal Update Last Tuesday, three awesome Year 10 students helped to gather and deliver your donations from both Wollemi and Montgrove College to the John Paul Foundation warehouse. The foundation is so grateful for all your generous donations, so thank you everyone who contributed! #BeirutAppeal #ThankYou

03.01.2022 Past and present students and families, The statue of Our Lady is on its way to us. Do not miss the opportunity to leave a legacy and all of your prayers at the feet of Our Blessed Mother. Help us build a pilgrimage path and pave the area around the Shrine. Pavers can be purchased for only $70 per paver and there is a limit of 3 pavers per family. All donations are tax-deductible. Current families have received an order form. Past students and families are welcome to contact the Montgrove College front office for an order form. Thanking you for your continued support.

02.01.2022 Year Two had a wonderful day on their excursion to Sydney Zoo visiting the many animals. They learnt a lot about Aboriginal culture, including how to use hunting and gathering tools, looking after their totem that they are given as a newborn and how important strong family bonds are in Aboriginal communities.

01.01.2022 Last week we celebrated the Melbourne Cup with our annual Crazy Hat day. We are delighted to share some of our colourful and creative masterpieces with you.