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Christian Brothers College Newsletter

Senior Campus 214 Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA 5000 P 08 8400 4200 F 08 8400 4299 Junior Campus 324 Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA 5000 P 08 8400 4222 F 08 8400 4220 CBC Community 178 East Terrace, Children’s Centre Adelaide SA 5000 P 08 8223 5469 F 08 8223 7803

A Birth-12 Catholic College for boys in the Edmund Rice Tradition

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Term 3, Week 1

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Friday 26 July, 2013

Year 12s taking a group photo at the 2013 Formal.

New Appointments

New Students

We welcome the following new members of staff to CBC in Term 3:

It was my pleasure to share some classroom time on Monday with our new Reception students. Welcome to all of our new students and families who began their educational journey with us this week.

• Mrs Jacqueline Tongerie – Administration Assistant Junior Campus.

From The Principal

• Mr Steve Clohesy replaces Mrs Sharon Hargrave who is on Long Service Leave.

• Mrs Brigitte Squire – Administration Assistant Inclusive Ed – replacing Mrs Jane Molnar who is also on Long Service Leave.

Dear Parents, Friends and Caregivers,

• Mrs Carolyne Pullin – Assistant Business Manager.

Welcome back

• Mr Jarrad Schar – Year 5 Teacher replacing Mrs Madigan’s class on a Friday as well as assisting with the coordination of CBC rowing.

On Monday staff from CBC, Rostrevor and St Paul’s gathered for a South Australian EREA Schools Retreat.

Mrs Cathy McEvoy keynote speaker and retiring Director of Catholic Education in the Port Pirie Diocese spoke poetically of our call to vocation as educators. She quoted Irish writer Seamus Heaney who reminds us that we work with the minds and hearts of the most precious children and in doing so “we catch the heart off guard and blow it open”.

My prayer this week is one of deep gratitude to God for the gift of our children. Our children, our students, not only catch our heart off guard but remind us of the sacredness of our role as parents and teachers.

• Mrs Marg Duddy – replacing Mrs Kathryn Cresswell who is on leave for the first three weeks of the term.

• Mrs Leanne Dowling replaces Mrs Marjorie Fitzsimons who is on leave this week.

• Miss Sophie Grant, Miss Victoria Papas and Miss Cailin Wigg – Out of Hours School Care Assistants.

• Old Collegian Mr Michael Moran is volunteering as archivist.

Gospel Spirituality

We invite all people into the story of Jesus and strive to make his message of compassion, justice and peace a living reality within our community.

Faith Excellence Community Compassion

We especially welcome the following new Reception students Christopher Alexopoulos, Lewis Tyack, Peter Willmore, Aidan Leeming, James De Ceukalaire, Oliver Wilmott, Cameron Hayes and Gabriel Ratta.

Student News This term we especially welcome to Year 11 exchange student Miguel Llamas Lanza from Leon, northern Spain.

He is in Australia on a 3-month exchange program. He is interested in Music and plays the piano and guitar. He will participate in the upcoming Music Festival at CBC in Week 5.

Welcome to exchange student Miguel Llamas Lanza.

Counsellor’s Corner Some Motives for Drug Abuse.

Nobody really knows why people start using drugs. Nor does anyone know why some people stop while others go on into addiction. Theories abound, but none of them explain all patterns of drug use. Biologists have found evidence of genetic causes but sociologists often point to social causes and psychologists tend to lay much of the blame on what they term an “addictive personality.”

It would be a dangerous oversimplification to link drug use to a single cause but a few general tendencies seem to indicate some of the causes of first use and the eventual addiction. Very often drug use is handed down from parent to child, almost like a tradition. In some cases the tendency towards addiction may be a biologically inherited trait. In others, it may be learned behaviour, with children naturally assuming that their parents lead a normal life. The common trait among addicts is that virtually all suffer from low self-esteem.

For some reason, drug use seems to work as a mental crutch that helps them overcome feelings of inadequacy.

Some use drugs to overcome such temporary mental states as stress, depression, boredom, and fear of criticism or feelings of guilt. The drug may give the user a sensation of power, exceptional ability or confidence.

This is evident in the relationship between excessive drinking and road deaths. Binge drinking has become a major concern at the present time.

Br Michael Flaherty Counsellor

Pride of Australia nominee, Riley Poole. Photo: Calum Robertson (The Advertiser)

Congratulations to Riley Poole who is a nominee for a Pride of Australia Award as reported in the following Advertiser story on July 18: He may be only 14 years old, but Riley Poole truly is a lifesaver.

On December 29 last year he was on patrol at Semaphore Beach with his Surf Lifesaving team members when three teenagers got into trouble in rough seas at the jetty. They were clinging to the pylons, bleeding and being bashed by the waves.

So the Christian Brothers College student and a fellow patrol member grabbed their equipment and headed straight into the waves. “I paddled out,” Riley, of Largs North, said. “There was one up in the crossover (of the jetty) and two on the beams being bashed by the waves against the poles.

“I grabbed the two on the beams and put them on one board. My friend had the tube about 20m away, so I gave one to her and grabbed the tube and swam back. By that time, two other people had jumped in to try and help the girl ... Then, the people who jumped in were getting bashed against the pole as well.

“So after I swam back in, I paddled all the way back out again, grabbed the other two and came back in.” It was such a serious situation that one of the rescued teenagers required oxygen and the ambulance was called to check them all over.

Riley’s bravery has earned him a Pride of Australia nomination in the Child of Courage category.

Uniform Shop The Uniform Shop is operating from 227 Flinders Street, Adelaide. For more information, please call 8400 4249.

Normal trading hours: Monday 8 :30am to 5pm* Wednesday 12pm to 5pm* Friday 12pm to 5pm*

Uniform Many members of the public and colleagues from other schools often comment how well dressed our boys appear in public.

I continue to encourage you to ensure our boys wear their winter uniform in full and correctly at all times; including travelling to and from school. This means only wearing CBC scarves and tucking in shirts.

Please ensure your child does not wear jewellery to school and that his hair cut is appropriate and respectful of our College hair policy.

Letters from the Community This week I received two letters from members of the community which reflect the calibre of our students and the way they embrace the College values of Faith, Excellence, Community and Compassion.

From a parent: Just a quick email to say how truly blessed we are to have such strong leaders for the boys in you and your staff.

My son is maturing into a wonderful man and it is honestly in part, because of the education and opportunities he is offered at CBC. We as a family, would not be where we are today without the benefits CBC provides to our lives. I will never forget the day I met you and will always remain one of your true supporters. Well done!!! This email is just a simple thank you for showing the boys how big our world is and how with the right support and direction - mountains can be moved.

From a staff member in regards to a phone call: ….Just to let you know that I received a call from a commuter on bus C1 from Golden Grove area this morning. She rang to congratulate CBC on the way our students behaved this morning. They assisted a blind person onto the bus and made sure he was seated, comfortable and his dog was not upset in any way by any other passengers.

She said that if she had a son she would be sending him to CBC based solely on the way the boys behaved this morning.

St Vincent De Paul Winter Sleep out In Matthew’s Gospel verse 25 we read… “Then they themselves also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not take care of You?’” On Friday CBC students will be braving the cold to raise funds for the homeless of Adelaide in a winter sleep out. I thank our staff led by Mr Flynn and CBC students for organising the sleep out and am proud they have answered the Gospel challenge.

(*During school terms - extra trading hours are advertised for school holiday trading) Mrs Claire Summerton Uniform Shop Manager

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Mr Noel Mifsud Principal

from a diverse group of adult talents which serve as models, mentors, counsellors, teachers, assistants, collaborators etc. Such a model requires flexible structures and opportunities for students to actively participate in the decision-making process.

From The Deputy Principal Connected World: Connected Learning In the final week of last term I had the privileged opportunity to attend the International Principals’ Conference in Cairns. The conference consisted of leaders from around the world gathering together to examine new research in education. Dr Yong Zhoa was a key presenter at the conference. He is Presidential Chair and Associate Dean for Global and Online Education at the University of Oregon, and is also the author of a new book entitled “World Class Learners: Educating Creative and Entrepreneurial Students” (2012).

At the conference Dr Zhoa stated that the world today needs creative and entrepreneurial people who are globally competent to take advantage of the opportunities brought about through technology and globalisation and to tackle the tough challenges facing humanity. He argued that schools are being pushed to produce homogenous, compliant, and employeeminded test-takers, as a result of seductive power of the traditional education paradigm. In his presentation he spoke about schools not just being machines producing great academic results but a new paradigm of education aimed to cultivate diverse, creative, and entrepreneurial talents in all students.

Our students live in a changing world where routine jobs have been replaced by automation or cheap labour, information is available everywhere through Google and there is a global competition where we are producing things we don’t need but have a psychological desire to possess them. Zhoa argued that the world is changing so quickly yet we still standardise education because our society likes rankings, it provides competition and governments like to rank schools and students.

Research of mathematical skills through the PISA study of both American and Asian students found that Asian students continually outperformed their American counterparts in all mathematical skills. However, they also found that, even though the American students didn’t score has high in the mathematical skills they did demonstrate more creative skills and a greater sense of innovation to think laterally. Zhoa stated that our world today demands our students to be creative and have an ability to be risk takers. It is these skills that produce students who become inventors and future entrepreneurs.

Zhoa identifies the role of teachers as entrepreneurs in today’s world fostering the entrepreneurial spirit in students with schools become global enterprises. This for many parents may seem like a radical idea but he views entrepreneurship as simply a new way of thinking about knowledge work, and that creativity, curiosity, imagination, risk taking and collaboration are the foundation of entrepreneurship. He challenged schools to be places that expand and enhance what students are interested in and want to be. Zhao calls this the freedom to learn.

He sees schools of the future as places where students are not constrained by standardisation but are allowed to self-select what they want to learn and then how to use the available resources. Within this learning environment, Zhao sees students being able to select

In addition to cultivating an entrepreneurial spirit, schools must also cultivate the skills necessary for today’s world. Zhoa challenged all educators at the conference that schools of the future need to be global enterprises using high technology where students are not consumers (of information) but makers, creators and entrepreneurs. This is referred to as product-oriented learning.

Zhao’s vision is that schools in the future will be able to create services and products for other educational institutions such as tutorials and the global market. By allowing students to own and manage their projects, Zhao argues they become “engaged in entrepreneurial activities and provided the support that can help them become globally competent.” In this way, students and teachers not only learn by doing but are doing what interests them.

Education is not about to fix people, it is about to support them. (Dr Yong Zhoa)

Mr Shaun Clarke Deputy Principal

Watersports Auxiliary Annual General Meeting The Water Sports Auxiliary would like to remind you that our Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 1st of August 2013 at 6.30pm for 7pm start in the Walsh Theatre.

If you are interested in the sport of Rowing or Canoeing for your son as a sport at CBC, we ask that you attend this meeting and consider how you can become involved with the Water Sports Auxiliary.

At this meeting, we will be advised of the current financial position of the WSA, and hear reports from Shaun Clarke, and the Committee Election of the following Executive Committee positions will also occur; • • • • •

President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Committee Members

Week 2 Mon 29 July Tues 30 July Vietnam immersion meeting (SMC) Senior School Academic Assembly (Bourke) Wed 31 July

Philippines Information Evening

Thurs 1 Aug

Australian Maths Competition (9 - 10.30am) JC R-6 Parent/Teacher Interviews Watersports Auxiliary AGM (7pm)

Upcoming Event

Thursday 1 August Watersports Auxiliary AGM Fri 2 Aug

Maths Comedy Performance – Year 8 at 9.30am SAPOL Presentation – Year 11 at 11.20am

Mon 5 Aug

Year 5 Retreat Year 10 PLP Work Experience

Tues 6 Aug

Year 10 PLP Work Experience SAPOL Presentation – Year 8 at 11.50am Year 6 Retreat AGM P&F Meeting

Wed 7 Aug

Blood Donation Year 10 PLP Work Experience

Thurs 8 Aug

Year 10 PLP Work Experience Year 12 Aquatics

Fri 9 Aug

Year 10 PLP Work Experience SAPOL Presentation – Year 12 at 11.20am Year 12 Aquatics Southern Stars Choir Festival Bourke Walk A Mile Fundraiser

Week 3

Week 4 Mon 12 Aug

Year 12 Aquatics Vietnam immersion meeting (CBC) Philippines immersion meeting CBCOC Meeting

Tues 13 Aug

Walsh Liturgy – Chapel O’Brien Liturgy – OB 204/05

Wed 14 Aug Thurs 15 Aug Birthday Mass 10.00am (Fr Kevin Hennessy) Birthday Fete – CBC (Casual Day) Official Opening of the Trade Training Centre Inter House Rowing Competition Fri 16 Aug

R – 6 House Day (L 4-8) Top Oval Student Leaders

Mon 19 Aug

Board Meeting Book Week / Comic Con Week Intercol - Debating

Tues 20 Aug

Book Week / Comic Con Week Sports Day Meetings

Wed 21 Aug

Book Week / Comic Con Week Year 5 – 12 Sports Day (SANTOS Stadium) Intercol - Soccer

Week 5

Nominations for any of the positions, are required in writing and should be forwarded to Andreas Reisinger or Liz Barton via email andreasr@taylorswines.com.au or ebarton@ cbc.sa.edu.au prior to the AGM. Andreas Reisinger President CBC Water Sports Auxiliary ph. 0404 492 008

2013 School calendar

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Thurs 22 Aug Book Week / Comic Con Week Intercol - Hockey

Full Term Planner is available at www.cbc.sa.edu.au

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The CBC Formal

Acting Assistant Principal – Junior Campus Dear Parents and Caregivers, Pope John Paul II said: “A community needs a soul if it is to become a true home for human beings. You the people must give it this soul.”

As I stood in the courtyard on the first day of term I took some time to observe families, students and staff greeting each other and ensuring new families to the community felt a warm sense of welcome. In that moment it was clear there was a strong sense of being ‘at home or among family’. I witnessed repeatedly the sharing of story, a strong sense of belonging, human touch and connection. As Pope John Paul stated, the people had made this place a ‘true home’, a place of belonging and their genuine love and care for each other had given to this community -- soul. A soul committed to working in partnership to ensure its educational response is contemporary and inspires high quality teaching and learning in a 21st century context.

As a college we recognise that families are the first educators of their children and they continue to influence their children’s learning and development during the school years and long afterwards. Research clearly reinforces that excellence in education requires as part of its core business high levels of parental and

community involvement and as such ‘a healthy soul’ focused on continuous improvement in student learning, attendance and behaviour.

faith and good will toward all, helping to build up our community

Effective assessment and reporting is integral to the provision of high quality teaching and learning.

Comprehensive and regular reporting to parents is essential for supporting parents to guide their child’s learning and educational development. Reporting to key stakeholders is crucial in building a culture of accountability and shared responsibility within our college community.

We ask this in Jesus’ name.

In the next two weeks parents will have the opportunity in partnership with Junior Campus staff to review student progress through written reports and student/ parent/teacher interviews. I encourage you to capitalise upon these opportunities to celebrate and affirm student achievement and to scaffold and support students to continue to strive for excellence in all that they do through the development of personal and learning goals.

Reports are due for distribution on Friday 26 July and Student/Parent /Teacher Interviews are scheduled in Week 2 on Thursday 1 August.

The Spirit of Our Brothers 2013 is based on the Connecting Spirits project which commenced in 2001, and has involved Birdwood High School, and area schools of the Mallee, including Meningie Area School, and Coomandook Area School. In the next few years groups from CBC, St Francis de Salles,

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Mrs Caroline Clarke Acting AP – Junior Campus Director – Vision and Innovation BOUNCE YOUR WAY BACK TO BLUE LIGHT DISCO

In closing I wish to leave you with this prayer.

Lord, Bless this school and all members of its community.

May its teachers be filled with love and skilled in imparting true knowledge.

May its students be open-minded and imbibe the teachings with joy and eagerness.

May this school always be the home of truth and wisdom,

Connecting with the CBC Old Scholars who served and remain in France and Belgium

The current CBC students will select an Old Scholar who was killed in action and research their time at CBC and the war service records. In some cases, families of the Old Scholars will be contacted to develop a deep understanding of the person, the Old Scholar. From this information the boys will write a commemorative address that will be said at the grave site, or memorial of the Old Scholar. The students will then place a series of mementos on the grave to acknowledge the connection between this memorial on the other side of the world and CBC, Adelaide.

Amen.

It is once again a pleasure to be among you, to work in partnership with you and to share in the leadership of the Junior Campus for the next two weeks while Mrs Zubreckyj takes a well-earned break.

Spirit of Our Brothers 2013 In November 2013, 12 representatives from CBC, Adelaide, will travel to France and Belgium to commemorate the sacrifice of some of the CBC Old Scholars who were killed during the First World War. Approximately 200 Old Scholars enlisted served in the Great War and most are acknowledged on the Honour Board, in the hall way opposite the Chapel.

The project has come together rapidly. Normally there would be an 18 months lead time but we will have only 5 months to put it all together.

and your kingdom of justice, love, and peace.

and Findon High School will visit the Western Front to commemorate their fallen.

Before the group leaves the boys will be meeting regularly to research their Old Scholar in the Museum and Archives at CBC, online and in other public and private collections. As the group is self-funded, we will be holding several fundraising events in the lead up to the departure, culminating in a major fundraising event on the weekend before Remembrance Day 2013.

The boys can use the research and trip to complete the requirements for their gold or silver Duke of Edinburgh Awards, for their Stage 2 Research Project, Stage 1 or 2 Integrated Studies, Stage 2 History and Community Studies.

The boys going are Patrick Squire, Darcy ThompsonBagshaw, Anthony Connell, Christian Pancione, Phillip Pulis, Patrick Apiln, Ciaran Whittaker, and two fathers. The staff escorting the group are Br Barry Donaghue and Mr Michael Lucas. The group will be guided by the originator of the Connecting Spirits project, Ms Julie Reece.

Mr Michael Lucas Spirit of Our Brothers Co-ordinator

Bouncy Castle at the event.

Admission $5 pp at the door.

8 to 16 years old Date: Friday 2/8/2013 Time: 7.00pm – 9.30pm Venue: Campbelltown Leisure Centre (Botanic Grove, Campbelltown) DJ: DJ Shaun

Please call 81725824 to register or enquire. Police supervised locked in disco.

No pass out.

From the Counselling Team Handy Hints for Improving Learning The following handy hints for improving learning has been extracted from Andrew Fuller’s book “Help Your Child Succeed at School” This series of handy hints to improve learning is designed to help us work together to ensure that we prepare your children for success.

No. 1 Organising a Learning Space for Your Child As your child grows and develops, there will need to be somewhere set up for them to study and do projects.

Some kids just can’t get themselves organised and may need a parent to take care of the practical aspects of setting up a home study area. The parent may also need to be responsible for keeping it neat. It’s ok for parents to assist by thinking of ways to better organise notes as well.

No. 2 Organising a Learning Space for Your Child - Lighting Natural or indirect lighting such as a desk lamp is best for learning. It is best for your child not to study under fluorescent lighting as it is related to raised cortisol levels in the blood stream (an indicator of anxiety and agitation). Cortisol also suppresses language functions. If you are purchasing a desk lamp try to avoid fluorescent lights.

No. 3 How much Television viewing should I allow my child to watch if I want them to succeed at school?

There is growing evidence to suggest that any TV viewing for children under the age of two impairs their ability to concentrate, As children develop, a small amount of television viewing is positively associated with academic achievement. A nine year old shouldn’t watch more than one and a half hours per day. A thirteen year old shouldn’t watch more than one hour a day.

Bad news for those of you with older children! At 17 years of age the optimal amount of TV viewing is half an hour per day.

While there is no real evidence on the amount of time spent playing computer games, it is a good idea to keep televisions and computer out of children’s bedrooms.

No. 4 How much sleep does my child need to succeed at school?

A good night’s sleep (at least 8 hours) is essential for optimal brain functioning at school. Memory consolidation occurs during sleep especially during dream (or REM) sleep. During the normal 8-9 hours of sleep, five dream (REM) cycles occur. Adolescents getting only 5-6 hours of sleep lose out on the last two REM cycles and thereby reduce the amount of time the brain has to consolidate information. Teenagers need as much sleep as children, partly because their brains are doing so much development.

Always remember there is no such thing as a sleep bank. So just because you slept 10 hours one night doesn’t mean you can get away with only sleeping six hours the next night. Students who don’t get enough sleep have to work much harder to do well at school.

No. 5 Know Your Child’s “Down” time Everyone has a down time when they learn new information less well. As a rough guide, think of the time they go to sleep, then think of the time they usually wake up, calculate the midpoint of their sleep, add twelve hours and around that time is their “down time”.

For example, if your child sleeps from 9.30 pm to 7 am, the midpoint of their sleep is 2.00 am. Adding 12 hours takes us to 2.00pm which is the time your child is likely to learn least well. It is important for teachers and parents to know students likely down times so they can schedule in active, hand on learning at these times.

No. 6 Eat a good breakfast If your Mum and/or Dad ever said have fish or eggs for breakfast because it’s brain food, they was right! As long as it’s medically safe to do so, a breakfast that is high in protein (think cheese, milk, bacon, eggs) and lower in carbohydrates (think cereal, orange juice and toast) promotes concentration and learning. Also encourage your child to drink lots of water- the brain runs on it.

Students who don’t eat breakfast are not only more likely to gain weight; they will also have to work harder than others to do well at school.

No. 7 Use Music There is a growing evidence to suggest that playing instrumental music softly in the background enhances learning. Pachabel’s Canon, Mozart and Baroque music seem to be particularly effective though you might like to use a range of music. It is always good to have students study for some time without music. Exam rooms don’t have music playing in them.

No. 11 Limit the amount of part-time work Senior secondary students should not work more than ten hours a week at a part-time job. If they do so, there is clear evidence that their marks will suffer.

From “Help Your Child Succeed at School” by Andrew Fuller. www.andrewfuller.com.au re-printed with permission Ms Jane Gaynor From the Counselling Team

Junior School Scholastic Book Club Orders due Thursday 8 August

No. 8 Use aromas Most people have had the experience of smelling a particular aroma and having a series of memories flood back. Partly this is because your olfactory nerve is directly linked to the hippocampus, which is the part of your brain where memories are integrated.

The aromas most often associated with improvements in concentration and memory are lemon, basil and rosemary.

No. 9 Monitor their use of video and computer games Video games are incredibly popular and give a sense of great mastery, challenge and involvement. Boys particularly use video games in a social way.

It is important to realise that the use of video and computer games is not completely passive.

Too much playing of these games can be negative.

These games can be so compelling they become addictive. While some games require quite intricate problem solving, the skills learned on these games do not appear to readily transfer into other arenas of life. Very few of the games require creative problem solving or an opportunity to be an active participant in determining a story line.

Some exposure to computer games is good. Too much, though, can be toxic.

Sadly, there is no research that tells us what the right amount of time spent of computer games should be so you’ll need to think about the balance of your child’s life and their range of activities and interests.

No. 10. Help them to build the essentials skills for success.

Three of the skills needed for success at school (and in most areas of life) are concentration, memory and sequencing or getting things in the right order. The games that parents play with their children such as Snap, Uno, Concentration, Battleships, Monopoly, Chess, Jigsaw puzzles all play an incredibly important role in developing these skills of success.

Computer versions of these games are not as effective in helping children develop these skills. To really help your child to succeed at school every so often switch off the TV, unplug the computer and pull out a game.

Term 3, Week 1 Reception Purple Peter Willmore, Lewis Tyack, Aidan Leeming, Christopher Alexopoulos Reception White Gabriel Ratta, James DeCeukalaire, Cameron Hayes, Oliver Wilmott Year 1 Purple

Curtis Hefford

Year 1 White

Ethan Stockwell, Rileigh Moores

Year 2 Purple

Jaxon Cirocco

Year 2 White

Jacob Conion

Year 3 Purple

Oscar Merchant

Year 3 White

Peter Jackson

Year 4 Purple

Jude Thursby

Year 4 White

Matthew Cerone

Year 5 Purple

Jalal Afzali

Year 5 White

Samuel Delaney, Alexander Thomas

Year 6 Purple

Haget Jawi

Year 6 White

Jayden Mead, Brodie Miller

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Presented by Engineers Australia:

AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERING WEEK

Engineer This!

High School Careers Night

Careers Coordinator / Counsellor SATAC This acronym will become well known to all Year 12s and parents this term! The South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre processes all applications for undergraduate courses at Adelaide University, Flinders University, University of South Australia, and Charles Darwin University. They assess the applicants’ qualifications and rank applicants for each course.

What do students need to do?

In Week 4 this term, students will be provided with their SATAC book, containing information about all courses, and information about the enrolment process. To avoid a late fee and to ensure equal consideration for entry, students should adhere to the due dates (normally the end of Term 3).

Tuesday 6th August 2013 - 5.30pm to 7.30pm Scott Theatre, University of Adelaide, North Terrace, ADELAIDE Light refreshments will be available during an intermission

Are you a school student, teacher, careers advisor or just interested in what engineers do?

As part of the 2013 Australian Engineering Week (AEW) Engineers Australia South Australia Division will be presenting a FREE session on Tuesday 6th August 2013 at the University of Adelaide from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

This session provides essential information about the exciting and diverse opportunities a career in engineering can offer. We will have speakers from a range of engineering disciplines such as environmental, mechanical, civil, structural and electrical.

Speakers from tertiary bodies in South Australia will also be there on the night to discuss opportunities available through their various study options and programs.

2013 Australian Engineering Week South Australia Division is proudly sponsored by the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastrucure and Sinclair Knight Merz.

New at Flinders University Next year, as part of the Bachelor of Justice and Society, Flinders is offering an exciting new Criminology stream.

This specialisation is unique in SA as it focuses on both criminological and socio-legal knowledge of criminality, examining the factors, causes and impacts of crime, crime and justice issues and how our society responds to them. Students will obtain a sound understanding of the criminal justice system, law enforcement and the courts, justice policy practice and several areas of crime.

Graduates from this award could pursue careers in policy development, intelligence, defence, border security, mediation, family intervention services, state and federal police. Check further details at Flinders Open Day!

Register:

Students are encouraged to attend the University Open Days which will be held on Sunday 18 August. In addition, students should check the university websites for “Future Student” information about courses, Information Sessions and scholarships.

Registration for this year’s High School Careers Night is essential and required by close of business Friday 2nd August 2013, to register please fill out the following form:

http://tinyurl.com/sa-careers You are welcome to contact Member Service Coordinator Darren Harvey with any questions: E: dharvey@engineersaustralia.org.au P: (08) 8202 7170

FREE 2-DAY WORKSHOP AND INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR PARENTS/CARERS OF SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM Balyana Conference Centre 46 Strathcona Avenue, Clapham SA 5062

> opportunities for discussion around a range of topics relevant to students with an ASD and their families

Tuesday 27 & Wednesday 28 August 2013

Some key community representatives that support families living with autism will be identified and invited to participate in the workshop with a view to supporting a community focus beyond the workshop.

Day 1:

9am – 4.30pm (Registration from 8.15am)

Engineering Careers Night

Day 2:

9am – 3.30pm

See attached information about a free Information Session at Adelaide University outlining the range of career paths available in Engineering. A must for senior students interested in this field!

What will you learn?

Ms Liz Tidemann Careers Coordinator / Counsellor

As a result of participating in the workshops and information sessions as parents/carers you will gain:

Registration opens Wednesday 26 June 2013, and closes 2 days prior.

> a greater understanding of the impact of autism on your child, both at school and at home

Registration may stay open until one day before the workshop if spaces are still available, but we strongly recommend that you register as soon as possible. You will receive a confirmation of your registration.

> knowledge about how to develop effective parent, school and teacher partnerships

Online registrations preferred: please go to the website www.positivepartnerships.com.au.

> specific strategies on how to:

The Positive Partnerships initiatives have been developed and delivered by Partnerships between Education and the Autism Community (PEAC) and funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations through the Helping Children with Autism package.

• advocate for your child • support your child’s participation at school • develop an awareness of ongoing learning needs > information about your local school system’s processes > opportunities to network and share strategies with other parents/carers and key community members

Positive Partnerships Info Line number: 1300 881 971

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