Today, Friday 2 December, marks the last day of school for 2022.

We had the opportunity to gather as a whole school for one final assembly, a chance to reflect on the positives of 2022, what we've achieved, and think about what opportunities we want to pursue in 2023

With so much already planned for 2023, it’s going to be an historic year in the College's history, with the addition of a new campus, alongside the opening of the new senior building and the excitement of building on various study programs already in place at the College

We hope everyone gets an opportunity to enjoy the Christmas and New Year break, and that you spend some time with family and loved ones, and of course, a chance to recharge.

A massive thank you to everyone in the St Bernard's Community, it’s been a fantastic year and would not be possible without the hard work and dedication from staff, students, and parents alike 😄

When St Bernard’s College art teacher Martin Tighe isn’t nurturing a love of art with students he’s documenting abandoned railway lines.

Martin’s work will be featured in an exhibition, Lines, at Fitzroy’s iconic Black Cat Gallery from Thursday, December 1 to December 11.

Martin, who joined St Bernard’s in Essendon at the start of 2022, has spent a year painting the abandoned railway lines and the landscape surrounding them.

“I’ve walked many miles along these lines … I started walking the lines in about June, 2021,” he said.

“On my many journeys I’ve observed how nature reclaims them in its own time and in its own way.”

While the exhibition focuses on Tasmania’s Derwent Valley and Ida Bay lines there are some works depicting lost lines in Central Victoria’s Maryborough and Castlemaine.

Martin has built a career capturing stories important to Australia’s culture and identity.

His work has looked at subjects from Ronald Ryan – the last man hanged in Victoria; Tom Wills – a pioneer of Australian rules football; Simpson’s Donkey and Picnic at Hanging Rock, landscapes and portraiture.

Martin employs a range of media such oils, acrylics and bronze, found objects such as scoreboard numbers, timber off-cuts and flat iron gathered from wheat farms have also been used.

Martin believes in fostering an appreciation of art and ideas within the community.

“I love teaching and being able to introduce students to art and nurture their love for it,” he said.

Since 2001 he has exhibited regularly in both individual and group exhibitions, as part of his commitment to the cultural significance of the creative process.

Martin is a regular entrant and a one-time finalist in the Archibald Prize and for many years he helped organise the Australian Rules Football art exhibition. His subjects have included James Hird, Shane Warne, author Gideon Haigh,

Lines.

Recent paintings by Martin Tighe

BlackCat Gallery, 420 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, 3065 from December 1 to 11.

Open Wed to Sun 11am to 5pm. FREE.

www.blackcatgallery.com.au

www.martintighe.com.au/

The College is excited to once again participate in the Vinnie's Christmas Appeal, in years past our amazing community has answered the call to help those less fortunate and we have no doubts the call will be answered in 2022!

If you are considering donating a present, here is a breakdown of suggested gifts per year level, this helps to ensure we have a diverse range of gifts to donate.

Year 7 Students - Boy Gift (books, games, toys).

Year 8 Students - Girl Gift (books, games, toys).

Year 9 Students - Adult Male Gift (toiletries, vouchers, books)

Year 10 Students - Adult Female Gift (toiletries, vouchers, books)

Year 11 & 12 Students - Any Gifts from the above list.Once your gift is ready, could it please be wrapped and labelled (eg Male – Book), and dropped to College reception to join the others under the tree.

Instrumental Music lesson enrolment for 2023 is Now Open!

Please click this link for further information and to enrol your son in instrumental music lessons for Term 1, 2023.

Instrumental Lessons are on offer for the following instruments in Term 1, 2023:

• Guitar - electric/acoustic

• Drums/percussion

• Piano/Keyboard

• Vocals

• Bass Guitar

• Trumpet

• Trombone

• Tuba

• Saxophone

• Clarinet

• Flute

What are some benefits of learning to play a musical instrument?

1. Learning a musical instrument can help to increase your cognitive ability (makes you smarter!!)

2. Relieves stress

3. Makes you feel proud!

4. Builds confidence

5. Improves patience

6. Improves memory

7. Improves creative thinking skills

8. Many more…..

Music opportunities in 2023!

There are many exciting music opportunities planned for 2023 that St Bernard’s music students can become involved in, including performing at College Concerts and events, inter-school and ACC music workshops + many more!

Ensembles running in 2023 include:

- Concert/Symphonic bands

- Show band

- Big band

- Rock bands

- Choir

- Guitar ensemble and more.

Want more info?

For further information about Instrumental music lesson enrolment or the music program at the St Bernard’s College, please contact: mpuglisi@sbc.vic.edu.au

As of May 2020, the Uniform Shop will be operating by appointment only. This will help alleviate lengthy queues during peak periods.

Uniform Shop Hours of Operation during January 2023
 

Monday 23rd - Friday 27th January 10am - 4pm

Closed Thursday 26th January (Australia Day)

Click here to make an appointment
 

If you know the sizes of the items you require, visit https://shop.sbc.vic.edu.au/ to order online.

For all other uniform enquiries, or to volunteer in the uniform shop, please email rbuhagiar@sbc.vic.edu.au or phone 9289 1176.

This week, we dedicate Echoes of the Archives to Ms Maureen Kavanagh who passed away on January 10, 2023.

As many of you will know, Maureen was a kind soul, passionately dedicated to her work as an archivist, she meticulously curated the St Bernard's Archives and ensured our rich history was preserved.

She would always ensure a quality Echoes of the Archives article was published for each newsletter to highlight the past of the SBC community.

We will miss you Maureen - Rest In Peace.