"The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to make sudden, drastic shifts to our way of life to keep ourselves and our communities healthy and safe. But even in this uncertain time, we can still find reasons for hope."

Former US President Barack Obama

Hi Everyone,

I do hope that you are finding ways to deal with this extended lockdown. I would like to thank the students and staff for participating in the Mount Erin Boarding Check-In programme. I know a lot of effort has gone into keeping the connection going even though we are apart. It is good to see that both Colleges as well have put in place, programmes both academic and pastoral.

The lockdown for Mount Erin has meant that students have clothing, bedding and personal items still in their rooms. We are hopeful that in Week 10, restrictions will be eased - most likely to level 3 which will allow Boarding students to at least return to gather belongings if not also attend face to face classes and a return to some sense of normalcy.

Mount Erin's Online Tutoring programme partner, A Team Tutoring has reported good participation by our Year 7-9 Boarders. We continue to encourage our Year 10 - 12 students to also engage with the tutors who are very keen to assist with their academic needs. Please see links below:

Mount Erin Tutor Links

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Junior

Group 1

(7:00-8:00pm)

Carol Naidu

All Maths, English, and Science.

Carol Naidu

All Maths, English. and Science.

Carol Naidu

All Maths, English. and Science.

Carol Naidu

All Maths, English. and Science.

Link

meet.google.com/npv-bvqz

Junior

Group 2

(7:00-8:00pm)

Louise Quire

Mathematics (General and Methods), Biology, Chemistry, Science, English, and History.

Isabel Hewes

Mathematics (General and Methods), Biology, Chemistry, Science, English, and History.

Louise Quire

Mathematics (General and Methods), Biology, Chemistry, Science, English, and History.

Isabel Hewes

Mathematics (General and Methods), Biology, Chemistry, Science, English, and History.

Link

meet.google.com/vtq-efdm-nqg

Senior

Group 1

(7:00-8:30pm)

Connor Auld

English, History, Geography, Drama, Sociology, Legal Studies, and any other Humanities/

Languages Style Subjects.

Connor Auld

English, History, Geography, Drama, Sociology, Legal Studies, and any other Humanities/

Languages Style Subjects.

Connor Auld

English, History, Geography, Drama, Sociology, Legal Studies, and any other Humanities/

Languages Style Subjects.

Nicholas Moraitakis

Mathematics (General Methods and Specialists), Biology, English, and Drama.

Link

meet.google.com/kfb-ditj-qox

Senior

Group 2

(7:00-8:30pm)

Nicholas Moraitakis

Mathematics (General Methods and Specialists), Biology, English, and Drama.

Louise Quire

Mathematics (General and Methods), Biology, Chemistry, Science, English, and History.

Evey Buckton

English, English Extension, all Maths (Has completed a maths degree), Business, Environmental Studies, Biology and Graphics.

Evey Buckton

English, English Extension, all Maths (Has completed a maths degree), Business, Environmental Studies, Biology and Graphics.

Link

meet.google.com/gdv-bvsi-ymx

Junior Group 1:

meet.google.com/npv-bvqz

Junior Group 2:

meet.google.com/vtq-efdm-nqg

Senior Group 1:

meet.google.com/kfb-ditj-qox

Senior Group 2:

meet.google.com/gdv-bvsi-ymx

Boarding Staff Contacts

Grade 7, 8, 9 Girls Supervisor: Grade 7, 8, 9 Boys Supervisor:

Lara Plum 0429 179 799 Naomi Barton 0455 521 016

Grade 10, 11, 12 Girls Supervisor: Grade 10, 11, 12 Boys Supervisor: Robin Bussenschutt 0455 439 162 Wayne Galvin 0455 436 603

Year 12 Boarder Graduation

The Year 12 Boarder Graduation Liturgy and Presentation has been moved as a direct result of the current Covid-19 Lockdown in New South Wales. It is hoped that we can celebrate this important milestone in our Year 12's boarding life during the last week of Term on Wednesday 15 September. The evening will begin at 5.30pm for 6.00pm dinner and will be held at Mount Erin in Meeting Space 2. The event will see the Year 12 Boarders acknowledged and farewelled by Boarding staff, Mater Dei and Kildare Principals and Executive staff members. Parents can participate via the online Zoom screening - a link will be shared with families prior to the event. A copy of the event will be made available to parents/ families.

Confirmation/ update of the Boarding Graduation will be communicated during week 9.

Finally for this edition, we wish all of our Dads a Happy Fathers Day.

Stay safe and well - and stay hopeful.

Please feel free to contact me at any time:

Mobile: 0448 860 640

email: leaderofboardingmebs@ww.catholic.edu.au

Mr John Bussenschutt | Leader of Boarding

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Special Lockdown Edition

Issue 6 - September 2021 · 04 Sep 2021

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