conducted by external consultants), an
Schools (including our Q’ed students) are
extensive audit of the College curriculum
experiencing some online learning initiatives
and preparations in readiness for the
as part of their studies. In the future the College
Australian Curriculum which commences
is planning to incorporate virtual classrooms to
Phase one in 2013 in English, Mathematics,
enhance this aspect of effective learning.
History and Science.
‘Down on the farm’ with Year 9 boys and Preps from Bellarine Campus
each aimed to ensure that Christian College
together with the respective Directors
prepares our teaching and learning program
of Teaching and Learning and the entire
to meet the needs of 21st Century learners.
teaching staff have embraced the notion of
New Appointments in Leadership
‘excellence’, throughout this exciting period in our College history. Their willingness to work
Following the decision by Mr. Stephen Riddle to
collaboratively to seek the best curriculum
step down from his role for health reasons, Mrs.
framework and practices to maximize the
Marion Nott has been appointed as the new
benefits and opportunities for our students
Head of the Junior School, Belmont Campus.
has been outstanding.
Mrs. Nott previously held the position as
New Initiatives
An Exciting Future in Teaching and Learning
Whilst the busy and rewarding teaching
As a result in 2013 we will introduce new Middle
and learning program continues to engage
School initiatives to provide increased learning
and challenge our students at all levels,
opportunities and improved outcomes for our
the leaders of our core College business -
students. This program, entitled ‘The 100 Plus
the education of students - are currently
Initiative’, will be launched to parents and
also involved in investigations to position
students early in Term 4, 2012. Our Junior School
our College programs at the forefront of
students will benefit from a new Mathematics
educational practice into the future.
Program ‘Envision Maths’. This program
These have included a major audit and review of our Middle School program, enhanced professional development for all teaching staff (including improved use of Information Technology), a review of the Junior School Mathematics program (supported by professional development
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The work and investigation in these areas are
The Heads and Deputy Heads of Campus
provides a comprehensive range of learning experiences encompassing the Australian Curriculum. It supports critical thinking and reflective practice from the learner through diverse learning strategies, activities and experiences including interactive technology. Already, many students in our Senior and Middle
Director of English at Christian College and she offers extensive experience and a background in educational leadership. As a result of this appointment Mr. Damian Stephenson has been appointed the new Director of English for Christian College. Mr. Stephenson has experience teaching English at both Middle and Senior School levels. The College has also introduced a new leadership role to direct the Science faculty across the campuses for Years 5 to 12. Mr. Michael Neaves has been appointed as the first Director of Science at Christian College. Mr. Neaves has broad experience teaching throughout the UK. Each of these new leaders brings passion and enthusiasm to further develop the teaching and learning aspects of their new role.
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Seeing is Believing Recently I had the privilege to accompany the Prep. students from our Bellarine Campus on their excursion to the Christian College farm
of the College program reaching the heights of success - winning both the Schools State
On-line Q’ed 2 in progress
Equestrian Competition and the State Science and Engineering competition; finishing 4th in the State Netball Finals and having the 4 finalists
It is becoming increasingly important for
He sent His son Jesus into the world as a Light
in the regional finals of the Australian Youth
information regarding careers and tertiary
for us to follow, as Jesus reminds us in John
Classical Music Competition to name a few.
institutions. To support, this in addition to email
8:12 - When Jesus spoke again to the people,
As I visit each of our campuses, spending time in
communication and placing information on
he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever
program. As each group visited the calves,
classrooms or participating in the range of extra -
the portal, a direct link has been added to the
follows me will never walk in darkness, but will
lambs, piglets, chickens (collecting eggs),
curricula offerings, I see an increasing breadth of
Christian College iPhone and Android App. for
have the light of life’
opportunities and experiences for our students.
both students and parents to access.
We also continually seek God’s blessings for
New IT Initiatives
I encourage all families to continue to embrace
us as His people and for us as His College,
our move to extend all areas of this aspect
“Now be pleased to bless the house of your
of our development by visiting the College
servant, that it may continue forever in your
website, accessing the portal, downloading the
sight; for you, O Sovereign LORD, have spoken,
College App. and visiting us on Facebook.
and with your blessing the house of your servant
The Lord is Our Light.
will be blessed forever.” — 2 Samuel 7:29
The journey through life is one of many twists
There is a great deal to be excited about
and turns. We have all experienced the highs
regarding the future of Christian College,
and lows and can never really know what lies
as we seek to follow the blessings in God’s
around the corner. As our College considers
promises to each of us.
at ‘Back Creek’ in Scotsburn. Throughout the day, small groups of students participated in activities led by the Year 9 boys from Bellarine Campus as part of their Rural Studies
the vegetable garden (picking ‘veggies’), or enjoyed a hay ride or making a milkshake, I was impressed with the way in which the Year 9 boys cared for, shared their knowledge and conducted the sessions with the Preps.
The College continues to embrace new developments and advancements in technology. The introduction of an
I am convinced that this program offers each
improved electronic attendance program
student more than we could ever imagine
has provided a more efficient and accurate
in the development of their character and
means of recording student attendance. The
broader life experience. In fact, such a rich
provision of on line parent teacher interview
learning opportunity is priceless. I am grateful
appointments was also an initiative that
to the Prep staff, the ‘Back Creek’ staff and
received much positive feedback from both
the Year 9 boys, as well as the parent helpers
parents and staff.
on the day, for providing the Preps and myself with a fantastic day ‘down on the farm’. There have also been many other examples
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the many needs of our students, staff and
Glen McKeeman
The sharing of information with our families is
families including those regarding the future
Principal.
vitally important. We continue to consider ways
plans for our College, it is reassuring to know
to improve access to information via technology.
and believe what God has promised.
of the passages. Children move about the place carrying out their particular mission of the moment with a sense of confidence and purpose; even the youngest of children seem to know what they have to do and how to do it. And the sounds throughout the school are overwhelmingly of secure, busy children happily engaged in their learning environment. ‘Seek ye first the kingdom of God’. I wonder if there is a better place to “seek” than amongst the children in a College dedicated to His name and His work. Crossing the threshold of the Junior School campus was for me, both literally and metaphorically, an absolute joy. Moving through the school on that first day, I was assailed by the colours, the movement and the sounds of a busy, happy community. All those who have visited Junior School during school hours will understand what I mean. Samples of colourful student art, photos and work cover the walls of the classrooms, hang from the ceilings and spill out to line the walls
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I feel blessed to be joining such a community and thank God for the opportunity to be in a position to contribute positively and faithfully.
Looking to the Future The advantage of coming into any new environment (in my case, the Junior School) is that there is the opportunity to observe, objectively, every level of the operation. The questions of What?, How? and Why? can be raised and through consultation with students, teachers and parents, areas for improvement and ways of refining, or doing things better, can be found. Having just returned from a study trip in Sydney where we visited schools who are implementing innovative ways of delivering education for students of the
21st century, the importance of continually questioning our current practice against the backdrop of what makes a contributing citizen of the 21st century society, is clear. Even though the thought of our Kindergarten and Junior School students preparing for their role in society seems distant, it is in these years that the essential foundations are set down; more than ever, our students need to know how to be critical consumers, independent thinkers, creative, collaborative communicators. They need to understand alternative cultures, to recognize what it really means to be ethical in thought and action and to demonstrate tolerance and compassion, even in trying circumstances.
Curriculum Development Since the beginning of the year, teachers at the Junior School have been working collaboratively with their counterparts at the Bellarine campus to audit and align our programs to meet the goals and specific requirements of the Australian Curriculum. This process has promoted valuable reflection and established clarity of vision and understanding amongst teachers about what are the essentials of modern curriculum and teaching practice. The work already undertaken will enable us to begin the process of ‘enactment’ of the Australian curriculum at our College from the beginning of 2013.
Throughout it all, students should know that God is in the mix – within their everyday lives and at the same time, guarding and watching over their future. These ‘ways of thinking’ and ‘ways of being’ have been identified as being integral to the structure and our ‘enactment’ of the new national curriculum and have been central to much teacher discussion and professional development this year.
Junior School Belmont is a busy place. It is also a joyful place of learning and a secure, happy environment for our students. I am very much looking forward to the weeks, months and years ahead. Marion Nott Head of Junior School Belmont
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Watching the London Olympics earlier this
Humanities subjects provide students with the
the seemingly cruel twists of fate. And then,
to grasp the full extent of the poverty
month reminded me of the incredible and
opportunity to learn about this amazing world
when they won (or lost), the tears, the joy,
crisis in the Third World is benefited by an
wonderful diversity that is humankind. Some
they live in, whether it be the wonder of the
the emotions, made sense. We knew what
understanding of the factors that contribute
two hundred countries with different flags,
modern Olympics and its links to ancient Greece
it took for them to get there and why they
to it. These, and other similar concepts, form a
unique anthems, cultures that set them apart,
over two thousand years ago or the challenge
responded in the way they did.
large portion of the Humanities curriculum.
a mix of languages, divergent histories – the
a city of ten million people like London faces
Humanities at Christian College offers
list goes on. The Olympics has given us many
Shaping Decision Making
when it is chosen to host the Games.
students a similar insight into humankind. It
Understanding Humankind
brings context and meaning to a world that
opportunities to celebrate that diversity in classrooms across Christian College. But, of
Our Christian College philosophy includes
may not otherwise make sense. For instance,
a desire to develop students’ ‘appreciation
course, this great event that brings the world
During the television coverage of Olympic
to better understand what it means to be
of the wonderful world in which we live,
together once every four years is not so much
events, we would sometimes be treated to
Australian requires a better knowledge of
to enhance it, as well as to preserve it’.
about recognising our differences, but about
a short segment giving an insight into the
what has shaped us as a nation. To fathom
Humanities is not, therefore, just learning
that which we have in common – the desire
life and background of the competitor –
why two countries might go to war requires
about our past and present, but taking what
to compete and to bring out the very best in
the challenges they faced in getting to the
an appreciation of possibly decades of
we have learned and helping it to shape our
human endeavour. At Christian College, the
Olympics, the training regime, the hardships,
tension that preceded the conflict. Trying
decision-making. At Christian College, we
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believe that every student has the potential
Egypt in Year 7 and Medieval Day in Year 8.
to be a world-changer, someone who adopts
Geography in Year 6 includes a trip along
a Christ-like attitude in wanting to make a
the Great Ocean Road as part of a unit on
difference, a contribution, an impact.
‘Landscapes’, a visit to ‘Back Creek’ farm in Year
Whilst society is quick to categorise
8 to learn basic farm management and at Year
today’s youth as selfish, unmotivated and
9 a comparative study of rich and poor nations.
disengaged, I believe that, with more
As students progress to Senior School,
opportunities to learn about the world, its
Humanities is not a subject in its own right,
people and the environment, coupled with an
but is instead offered as distinct subjects
understanding of God’s love for His creation,
including History, Geography, Commerce,
our young people are more likely to become
Business Management, Legal Studies and
active citizens as they enter adulthood.
Accounting. The careers and pathways
Not Just Facts and Figures
beyond secondary school utilising such
Humanities is not just about learning ‘more facts’. History, for example, is not simply learning about important dates and events from the past, but about empathising with people, seeing the world through different eyes.
studies are limitless. Students who enjoy History do not necessarily go on to become Historians; just like good Maths students do not just become Mathematicians. A grasp of History is useful for writers, journalists,
wishing to start up their own business.
as a distinct subject in one semester, whilst
2013 – new curriculum, new journey
Geography will be in the alternate semester. At Year 10, all students will study History
lawyers, researchers, teachers, the public
At the commencement of next year, Christian
service and the defence force, to name just
College will be implementing Phase 1 of the
a few. Similarly, the study of Geography
Federal Government’s National Curriculum
opens many doors, particularly the outdoors:
in which all students across Australia will be
surveyors, environment officers, park
taught the same curriculum in Mathematics,
The Humanities journey at Christian College
rangers, town planners, meteorologists,
English, Science and History. Future
begins in the Junior School as part of the
travel agents and farmers – the list goes on.
phases will see other subjects rolling out
Integrated Studies subject. Science and
Commerce, a Year 10 elective, introduces
an Australian Curriculum, with Geography
Humanities studies combine to see students
students to the process of job applications,
proposed for 2014 and Economics and Civics
engage in Units such as ‘Local to Global’, ‘Fair
resumes and job interviews. Legal Studies,
and Citizenship to follow one year later. What
are skills that students will carry with them
Go Mate’ and ‘Protecting our Planet’.
a VCE subject offered at Year 11 and 12, is
does this mean for us at Christian College?
beyond secondary school, long after they
Through the Middle Years, Humanities
highly recommended for students wishing
Firstly, an exciting new History curriculum
may have forgotten in what year the Great
is a stand alone subject with a focus
to embark on a career in law or the police
across Prep to Year 10 is to be launched at the
Wall of China was built or through which
on developing skills in both History and
force. Accounting and Business Management,
start of next year. At Junior School, this will fit
capital city the River Seine flows.
Geography. History highlights have included
also VCE studies, prepare students not just
an Indigenous Day in Year 5, a study of Ancient
to become accountants, but also for those
Geography is not merely remembering the names of capital cities and lengths of rivers, but appreciating the often complex relationship between humans and their environment.
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within the existing Integrated Studies subject. In the Middle Years, History will be taught
for one semester as a core subject, where it is presently offered as an elective. But aside from some name changes and some new topics for students to study, the most exciting aspect of this new History curriculum is the emphasis on historical enquiry. Concepts such as cause and effect, empathy, perspective and the importance of evidence
Rick Geall Director of Humanities - Teaching and Learning
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Art, Technology and Design student Rhiannon
textile knowledge and skills. ‘Stay tuned’ for
Irving, who is studying three subjects in the
Bellarine’s big wearable art presentation at
ATD faculty in Year 12 has been nominated for
this year’s Arts Extravaganza.
a VCAA VCE achiever award.
Exhibitions and Publications Selected Junior Bellarine, Middle School and Senior School students were included in the major Independent Schools Victoria exhibition in Melbourne.
conducted for interested students at the
the Sydney Wearable Design Exhibition.
Middle School by professional artist, Simeon
Systems Engineering students have been
Walker. It is intended that these classes will
competing in the Robocup Championships at
eventually help to build manual drawing skills
both the local and state levels.
across the College.
Creative Writing into Photography
Staff Professional Development
An innovative union between the English
An In-house PD was conducted by Merinda
and Art, Technology and Design faculties has
Kelly for 6 ATD staff at the Bellarine campus
resulted in a forthcoming exhibition of Year 9
which included learning the skills of screen-
Libby Clarke who was in Year 12, 2011
expressive photographic responses to the
printing, fabric painting, hand printing and
represented the College this year at The
creative writing of their peers .
embellishment. Participants enjoyed an
Ian Potter Gallery NGV, in the VCE Season
Lunch time and After School Classes
of Excellence art exhibition. Libby is now thoroughly enjoying her art studies at the Victorian College of the Arts.
A range of student mixed media collages from the Middle School was recently exhibited at the Zart Art Gallery.
After school drawing classes are being
Rhiannon has also been declared a finalist in
Awards Year 11 student Katie Bishop was recently
inspiring day of collegiate sharing, exploration, teamwork and professional learning which can
Bellarine classes are being conducted at
be applied to help students create wonderful
lunchtimes for highly talented students who
work in the ATD classrooms.
wanted to continue their Year 9 Textile and Art studies this year. Students have studied modernist Viennese artist, Gustav Klimt, learning about his approach to subject matter
The Faculty will also be hosting professional learning events at the Villa Paloma which include a Design and Technology Teachers’ Association workshop and a VCAA National
Full colour articles by staff members Merinda
presented with a Rotary Club Art mentorship
and his sense of aesthetics and style. Students
Kelly and Molly Drayton were published in
which enables her to engage in a series of ten
are designing wearable art costumes and
Zart Art’s quarterly magazine promoting
diverse art classes with a range of industry
accessories inspired by Klimt, which will
Merinda Kelly
excellence within our College art programs.
professionals.
enable them to showcase their art and
Director of ATD – Teaching and Learning
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Curriculum Arts focus group event.
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Our beautiful indoor and outdoor learning environments are set up to encourage independence, self-regulation and decision making, but additional to this more independent play are other opportunities that bring us together as a group. Sharing information, partaking in group activities and accessing specialist subjects at Junior School adds another dimension to the learning that is taking place in our rich programs. Staff know that they are part of something very special at Williams House and are highly motivated to keep responding to the needs of that community and to keep aligning ‘Welcome to play based learning in a creative,
engaged in that pleasure state called “play”.
inspiring and loving environment’.
In our programs we take play ‘seriously’ and
These words greet families and visitors as
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equip our children with a strong skill base that
our programs to support the growth of the children in our care. Children growing into resilient, independent and happy people – children with the initiative and confidence to
they arrive in the beautiful learning space at
not only will stand them in good stead for
the Junior School campus, known as ‘Williams
when they go to school, but ultimately for life.
House Kindergarten’. They convey the essence
A child centred environment that is sensitive
of what we provide for the children who
and alert to the needs, interests and
access both our pre-Kindergarten and pre-
capabilities of its participants provides a
School programs.
safe way for children to investigate, explore
As Early Childhood professionals, ‘Williams
and connect with their newly expanding
House’ staff have a strong grasp of the
world. The evidence is there; that children are
principle that everyone, adults and children
wired for hands on, full contact, self-selected
Bernadette Johnson
alike, learn best when their brains are
interaction with this world. We call this play!
Co-ordinator, Williams House Kindergarten
try new things, take some risks and discover there is more than just one way to do most things. Staff and families are always welcome to come and see just what we are so excited about at Williams House; ‘Welcome to play based learning’….
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This year at the end of term 2, fifteen people took part in the annual Prefect Safari to East Timor. A number of Senior School Prefects and two Middle School Captains visited our Friendship House and immersed themselves in the life of the local community for ten days. The trip is life changing for our students; so many return home realizing how much they have and how little the East Timorese people have in terms of material things. Over the past three years, the Christian College students have been directly involved in the planning of fund raising appeals to help build two schools. They have also raised money to purchase materials for the two kindergartens we run. During their visit to Viqueque, the students have taken part in many local school classes, kinder sessions, sports days, visits to the orphanage and taking part in formal cultural ceremonies with the villagers. This year, the prefects had the opportunity to open a new school at Moto Le’e. On the day of the opening, the village people put on a very impressive celebration. The elders of the village performed traditional
Official photograph at the opening of Mota Le’e School
dances as our group arrived on the school site. The ceremony was extremely formal with government dignitaries and school officials who spoke on behalf of the people from the village, thanking Christian College for assisting their community. Each year this experience gives our students an opportunity to grow and develop an understanding of the adversity others may be experiencing. Living within a developing community also gave the students an opportunity to freely assist others without expecting anything in return.
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Music ‘speaks’ all languages
result. Mastering the FMS and transferring these to the sporting field will give our students the opportunity to enjoy their physical activity involvement.
The Junior School Program Junior School students have timetabled ‘Sport’ in Years 3 and 4, where the emphasis is building on the FMS in various sporting pursuits. We have been very fortunate this year to have access to the new Sports and Aquatic centre at Middle School, which has added to the sporting outcomes for our students. they encounter many junior development programs offered in the community (i.e. NetSet-Go Netball, AFL Auskick, Little Athletics).
Aquatic confidence is the aim of our swimming program, where we endeavour to enhance the skills that our students are developing in their private swimming lessons
Advocates of school-based physical activity
after school. House sporting opportunities
have suggested that Physical Education,
have occurred at regular times throughout
physical activity and sport contributes to
each term in the sport program. Over the year
the enhancement of academic performance
students will have had the opportunity to
When considering a curriculum from Kinder
opportunities and develop a desire for
to Year 4 the need to include Physical
lifelong participation in physical activity.
Education and Sport is paramount. The role
Students do not automatically develop the
either directly or through the achievement
that mastering the fundamental motor skills
required knowledge, skills and attitudes that
represent their House in swimming, athletics
of wider social outcomes which, in turn,
(FMS) has with our younger students is critical
lead to active, healthy lifestyles, and such
(Year4), cross-country (Year4), bat tennis,
may impact on academic achievement.
in these early years of school.
T-Ball, soccer, basketball, netball and Aussie
learning should begin in childhood and
Interestingly, in a Canadian study, academic
rules football. The focus of House sport is
Mastering the FMS of running, leaping,
young adolescence. Participation in physical
scores went up when physical education time
for students to apply their skill and enjoy
kicking, dodge, throw and catch, vertical
activity contributes to physical, mental, and
was increased to one-third of the school day
themselves in friendly competition. From
jump, ball bounce, forehand strike and
social well-being, providing benefits to the
(Stead R. and Nevill M.; The impact of physical
these House sporting competitions, students
two hand side arm strike leads to sport
individual and the school community.
education and sport on education outcomes:
are selected to represent the College in a
involvement for the rest of their lives.
Physical Education in the formative
a review of literature; 2010).
variety of sports. This will continue to be the
Being physically active on a daily basis is
years at Christian College targets the
More importantly, physical activity
crucial to the health and wellness of all
skill development for each of our young
involvement allows for student interaction,
Australians, especially children. Schools and
students, so these skills can transfer to the
where positive social outcomes are often
Andrew Richardson
teachers can help provide physical activity
varied sporting fields that students try as
greater than skill performance or the end
Teacher of Sport and PE, Junior School, Belmont
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case as they progress through the Middle School years and into Senior School.
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Olympic torches ‘light’ up the Preps’ day
The Olympic rowing challenge in action
The Jamaican team proudly show their flag
Italy surprised the judges with the leaning tower of Pisa, a 3D bakery, pizzas as an appetiser and Italian coloured confetti that fell from the fans. Our last day of competition Throughout the second week of the
(Year 1D) took out the Gold medal only just
Olympics, the Bellarine Campus had an
bouncing over the line in time.
Olympics of their own. With each class taking on a country, we had an exciting line
involved classes making the longest coin line and again, New Zealand was just too strong. Overall, it was an amazing week where
Tuesday was the best dressed and New
students learnt more about each different
Zealand (Year 5S) looked amazing sporting
country, had fun participating in the
For each Gold, Silver and Bronze received
the country’s colours very well. Wednesday
activities and raised $1447.00 for a worthy
at the Olympics, their country scored a
we had rowing races and Mr Breguet set a
organisation- ‘Sports Facilitators for All’, which
certain amount of points (weighted from the
very strict mathematical equation for height
is a local project dedicated to enriching the
2008 Olympics). To add to the tally, classes
and weight to muscle ratio of each year level.
lives of disadvantaged children and children
participated in our own activities adding even
New Zealand again proved to be a tough
with disability through sport and recreation.
more points for their country!
competitor and won. On Thursday we had
‘A pat on the back’ to everyone who took hold
Monday saw the competition start with a
the best decorated classroom. Jamaica (Year
of the opportunity to have fun whilst making
sport that unfortunately did not make the
2D) received gold for Junior School and Italy
a difference at the same time. Another
Olympics…potato sack races. Denmark
(Year 9E) for Middle School.
successful Project Care!
up of activities and gold medals to be won.
Competition requires concentration and effort
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Ryan Blunden Year 3, jumping with Sanskrit Park Avalon, showing the form which achieved him a place in the Victorian Team to compete at the 2012 National Interschool Championships in Toowoomba.
Ava Halloran, Year 4, with ‘Langtree Choir Boy’.
Edwina Lumsden, Year 4 with ‘Prince Harry of Ensenada’, who were winners of the Nan McArthur Memorial Trophy for the Highest Individual Score at the State Championships
CCG Equestrian Team Captain Hollie Woodhart, Year 12 and Team Manager Mr Mark Jacobi celebrate with the winning College Junior Composite Team
group was in Year 8, with the youngest
their team mates; enjoying their successes
member being only in Year Two. The three
and supporting their disappointments.
children with the highest individual scores are then added together to give the final team score. The Christian College three top scores belonged to Ava Halloran a Year 4 student from Junior School, Tori Fair a
The overall highest scoring student over the three hundred and thirty competitors was also a Christian College student. Year 4 Bellarine student, Edwina Lumsden
Year 5 student, and the youngest member
produced an impressive score of 39 out
of the team, her sister Year 2 student Tilley
of a possible 40 to be awarded the Nan
Fair both from the Bellarine Campus. These
McArthur Memorial trophy for the highest
scores when added together were high
individual score. Edwina, riding Ensenada
enough to secure them as the overall
Prince Harry was a member of the Christian
Each student competed against others from
champion team of the competition.
College Senior composite team.
schools all over Victoria in groups according
This is a wonderful event because it is run
These outstanding results auger well
Each of the children took part in a variety of
to their age. The exciting thing about this
over four days which gives the children
for the future success of ‘Equestrian’ at
classes over different disciplines, including
team was that the eldest member of this
plenty of opportunity to spend time with
Christian College Geelong.
A combined team of ten students from
dressage, showjumping, games, show
Christian College Junior, Middle and
riding and the interschool challenge, to
Bellarine campuses, won both the overall
gain points towards achieving their goal of
Champion Team and the Highest Individual
the highest overall aggregate score.
Score in the Equestrian Victoria Interschool State Championships.
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Making peace cranes at Bellarine
Friendship across cultures
An item from Naga High students at the Welcome Ceremony
Senior School to commemorate the exchange and the Naga High staff and students visited
The Christian College team are now State
Buster’ where a 10kg truck rolls over a
Bellarine, Middle School, Junior School and
Champions in the Science and Engineering
bridge made from tape and thin strips of
the Scotsburn farm campus.
Challenge. The team of nineteen Year 10
balsa wood. The usual result earned the
Another highlight was a visit to Narana
students had already won the regional
truck its name. The Christian College bridge
Aboriginal Centre where students were
qualifier in May and then recently competed
shuddered but did not give way resulting in
able to throw a boomerang and learn about
against seven other school winners from
Aboriginal culture.
across Victoria at Deakin University.
members, Hori and Azuma Sensei visited
The Sayonara Party was a fitting farewell to
The event presented 8 engineering problems
Christian College for 2 weeks In July and
the group and the Naga High School students
that each team have to solve. Working in
August this year.
and staff were given a special medallion to
small teams, the students were assigned one
commemorate the 20th Year of the exchange.
task. This year these included construction
2012 is the celebration of 20 Years of exchange between Naga High School and Christian College. 8 students and 2 staff
A formal Welcome Service was held at the
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a narrow victory to our team. ‘This event is unique in that the students gain a sense of what Science and Engineering careers involve’ said Science teacher Nick Ward after the competition.
of a model sky-scraper, assembling a ‘Mars
The Christian College community
Rover’ and designing a satellite dish.
congratulates all the students who were part
The final decisive event involved the ‘Bridge
of the successful team.
Wow it was exciting! The Olympics Opening Ceremony at Belmont Junior School had all the pomp, pageantry and royalty of the London ceremony! There was so much to look at. Everywhere you looked, there were the colours, the sights and the sounds of so many different countries from around the world. The ceremony was officially opened by the Queen and Prince Phillip (known by the rest of us as Mrs Weigl and Mr Rice) and then it continued at a breathtaking pace, ably compared by Mr America Mark Foran. Each class was responsible for presenting and representing their country which required much preparation in the way of research and practice. The items spanned from Beethoven to Bollywood and demonstrated the creativity and diversity of staff and students.
Congratulations to the Christian College Year 9
It was a fun day with language quizzes,
Indonesian students who won 1st place at
role play performances of a television
the Indonesian Language Olympiad held at Braemar College on 20 August . The combined Highton/Bellarine teams
The Olympic flame has arrived!
Patriotic fervour from Team USA
The flags are waving for the team from the Netherlands
advertisement followed by a delicious Indonesian lunch prepared by the hospitality students. The perpetual trophy is with us again for the
managed to win by just 1 point ahead of
year and will be presented with pride at the
Braemar College 2nd, and Aitkin College,
Year 9 assemblies at Highton and Bellarine.
Melbourne 3rd.
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Inside the Iban Long House
Learning new skills at the Sarawak Cultural Village
Year 10 Indonesian language students
From KL the group was welcomed into the
petanque with students from the SMK
benefited greatly from the Malaysia Study
Banghuris homestay village where students
Santubong secondary school. A highlight
Tour where they experienced 14 days of
stayed with traditional Malay Moslem families
language and cultural experiences in the
in a variety of homes on 1.5 acre plots
busy capital Kuala Lumpur, rural Selangor and
surrounded by plantations. In the words of
Sarawak in beautiful Borneo.
the students….”It was fun playing traditional
The Tour began in Kuala Lumpur where students participated in language and music
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was experiencing the unique culture and society of the Iban tribe, staying overnight in a traditional wooden long house in the
games, having cold showers, trying different
jungle near Indonesia’s Kalimantan border,
food and eating with your hands, dressing up
accessible only by long river boats.
in Malay costumes, playing with the little kids
The Malaysia Study Tour was very successful
lessons at the Indonesian Embassy School.
and badminton with the neighbours, cooking
They discovered the history of Hindu, Arab
with the mums and hanging out with the
and built upon connections and relations
and European traders and British colonial
host brothers and their friends.”
with schools and communities visited in
period at the National Museum and War
The tour continued across the South China
Memorial and later enjoyed extraordinary
Sea to Kuching in Sararak, renowned for
first hand experience and insight into the
shopping experiences from art markets,
its cultural and ethnic heritage and unique
language and culture of Malay/Indonesian
Chinatown and the mega shopping centres
wildlife. Students enjoyed a day volunteering
speaking communities and also a broader
in Bukit Bintang, a vibrant commercial district
in the Matang Orangutan Rehabilitation
understanding of the history and geography
popular with visitors from all over the world.
Centre and socialising, singing and playing
previous years. It provided students with a
of this important region of SE Asia.
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Students at Christian College Junior School were thrilled to learn that they were one of 55 schools in Victoria selected to participate in the ‘Mali in my School’ Project, a special Melbourne Zoo 150 year Anniversary Event. A white, fibreglass sculpture of the Zoo’s most famous Asian Elephant calf, Mali arrived at
fighting extinction strategy. 50 high profile Australian artists have also been commissioned to decorate life size Mali’s
Carlson have since been extremely busy drawing and learning about 18 of Australia’s most endangered animals. Their artwork was used to transform the crisp white fibreglass
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Geelong Environmentalist spoke of the importance of saving our native fauna.
which are currently being placed around
After the Geelong launch, the completed
Melbourne in the ‘Mali in my City’ Project.
Mali will now head to Melbourne to join
Introducing ‘Mini Mali’ to Geelong at the Carousel
the rest of the herd. 55 Mini Malis and 50
the College last term. Junior School students and their art teacher, Mrs Jennifer Beck-
Mr Glen McKeeman. Trevor Pescott, a leading
larger elephants will come together to form an extraordinarily creative exhibition at the
At 11.30 am on Sunday, 2 September at the Carousel on the Geelong Waterfront, Mali was
Melbourne Zoo between September 22nd and October 14th.
‘introduced’ to the Geelong community by College students to help celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Melbourne Zoo.
Our mini Mali will then be returned to the Junior School in Belmont where she will continue to remind us of the beauty and diversity of the
Mali into a creative, colourful sculpture that
The celebration ceremony was launched by
will raise awareness of the Melbourne Zoo’s
Councillor Barb. Abley and College Principal,
precious animal kingdom which we must all work together to preserve and protect.
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The Year 8 Debating team in action
Sleeman, Hayley Gough and Anneke Richardson at Year 8.
2012 debating began back in Term 1 with our first debate taking place in March at Geelong Grammar School We then worked through five rounds taking place on a Thursday evening from March through to August.
The five rounds covered topics such as ‘Fatty foods should be taxed’ and ‘All forms of gambling should be banned’. The topics were challenging and required much research and construction of detailed arguments as well as a clear team line that was argued in a consistent manner. The debates were marked according to Manner, Matter and Method and both teams scored some great marks in all areas.
At the recent Independent Schools Victoria
of the curriculum and help develop social
annual art exhibition at Shell House in
competencies through self-expression and
Melbourne, ISV’s Chief Executive Officer,
team building’.
Michelle Green highlighted the essential
Twenty one Christian College students
place of the arts in the 21st century
(some pictured with Director Mrs Kelly)
curriculum. Ms Green stated that ‘there is
were delighted to have their two and three
plenty of academic evidence to show why
dimensional works professionally framed,
the arts are important in educating young
curated and exhibited at Shell House in
minds, starting students on a life-long
Madison Case, Carley Mckiterick and
The Year 9’s won their final round whilst the Year 8’s won the first four rounds and were ‘pipped at the post’ in Round five. All the College Debating students have shown enthusiasm and dedication throughout the
Melbourne’s central business district.
journey that will lead them to contribute
Kaitlyn Church at Year 9 and Hannah
five rounds this year. Well done.
Students, parents and College art teachers
to the world around them. The research
attended the impressive exhibition opening
shows that arts education can enhance skills
on the 24th July to support our wonderful
to support learning outcomes in all areas
student artists.
We had two teams representing Christian College, Highton at Grade D level, which is Year 9 and under. Our two team members were Emma Kaye, Ainsley McDonald,
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showed the most potential for their drawing abilities throughout the day. Georgia Gross-Drayton in Year 10 was awarded a ‘One-week Fashion for Illustration’ workshop valued at $500. Meredith Cheeseman, our lecturer for the day was extremely impressed with Georgia’s fashion Illustrating using beautiful tonal techniques in grey lead. Two honourable mentions were also awarded
Bellarine ATD teachers and Textile students at Whitehouse
certificates for the day and they were awarded to Emily Rastas in Year 11 and Molly Burrage in Year 10. All our Christian College students should be congratulated on their efforts for the day; they were extremely focused and excited about this opportunity and will take away many more skills learned
To enhance the Design and Technology
students for further studies in design. The
program our students attended a one day
students participated in the ‘Drawing for
workshop at the Whitehouse Institute of
Fashion’ one day workshop which included;
In addition to this workshop, the students
Design in Melbourne. The students who
•
were given an introduction to the courses
attended the day were a combination of the
Drawing the human body as a fashion figure including proportion and styling
•
students from Senior Campus. The Institute is a highly regarded College specialising in Fashion Design, Interior Design and Styling & Creative Direction. The Kick-
available and a tour of the college. The tour was inspirational for the students. It
Year 9 lunchtime class Textile students from Bellarine Campus and Years 10 and 11 Textile
from this experience.
•
Rendering fashion drawings with tonal
allowed them to see many of the different
and textural illustration techniques
artworks the students have been working on
Overview of the design process and skills
that were displayed around the college, an
needed for a career in the design and
insight into the Project Runway series and
fashion industries
the room in which this was filmed as well as
Start Workshops aim to introduce design
At the conclusion of the day, the Institute
concepts and develop skills that will prepare
awarded a special prize for the student who
an opportunity to see some of the students working on their collections.
Georgia sketching her design
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Remy Olsen, Year 5 receives First Prize for her Apple Dumpling pancakes
Food Technology students from the Bellarine
Remy Olsen, Year 5 Highton achieved first
achieved second place for his ‘Deconstructed
Campus, Middle School Campus and Senior
prize in the Year 5-6 category with her Apple
Salmon and Daikon Burger’ which was highly
Campus have obtained statewide acclaim
Dumpling Pancake recipe as pictured above.
innovative and beautifully presented.
for their cooking skills. Students from Year 5
Also from the Highton Campus, Michellie
to Year 10 were involved in developing their
Costin came third for her Aussie Sunset Pancake
own original recipe designs and selected students from across the levels were entered into the annual Victorian Home Economics Food Design Challenge open to all Victorian Schools. The special awards presentation took place on the 19th of July at the World Home Economics Congress Conference held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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Riley Doran and Emily Stirling with Shirley Cameron, author of ‘Cookery the Australian Way’
Congratulations to all the students involved. Our students continue to learn the value of
From the Bellarine Campus, Peyton Greiner
the Design Process of researching, planning,
and Oliver Hunter in Year 7, won first prize
producing and evaluating their products
with their Whole meal Scone recipe and Riley
which is extremely pleasing to see in our Food
Doran and Emily Stirling in Year 7 placed
Technology classes. Cooking competitions
third with their Spice for Life Scone recipe in the Years 7and 8 category. From the Senior Campus, Andrew Pike Year 10
are an exciting part of our program; it is great to see the students so enthusiastic about participating in them.
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The Choir in rehearsal at junior School
The Junior String Ensemble, consisting of 36 violin, viola and cello players, opened the
renditions of ‘In Flanders Field’ and ‘I Am
Wednesday morning session with enthusiasm
Australian’, which all in the audience
and beautiful playing.
enjoyed.
In another item, our 117 dancers from Years 2,
The guest speaker, Mr Stephen Hartle, the
3 and 4, hit the stage with a colourful and toe
On 17 August three drummers in full Scottish
Veteran Homecare Co-ordinator, spoke
tapping dance medley which was very well
regalia led The Vietnam Veterans march from
about the work of medical professionals with
received by the audience.
the Middle School front gates to the College
the returned servicemen. Special mention
Our final performance saw the Junior
Chapel. Representatives from all the Armed
was made of the 50th Anniversary of the
Held at GPAC each year, this Festival is one
School Choir sing two numbers ‘Count on
Forces attended to honour the sacrifice of many
beginning of the war. This was followed by
of the main performance opportunities for
Me’ and ‘What Makes You Beautiful’, with a
Australians who fought in the war from 1962 to
the haunting trumpet solo,’The Last post’
Junior School students in Semester Two. This
solo rap by Jenaya Venturino. The students
1975.
played by student William Crowther, Year 9.
year we had a record number of 145 students
are to be congratulated on their wonderful performances and behaviour.
Flags were carried and waved as the returned
participating at the Festival.
Representatives from the Defence Forces,
soldiers and many local dignitaries marched,
Returned Services Leagues, local politicians,
with the Year 5 and 6 students forming a
local Medical Care fraternity and student
respectful guard of honour. Our College
leaders from all our campuses laid wreaths in
choir added to the occasion, with beautiful
honour of our brave servicemen and women.
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Christian College has been presented with an Encouragement Award in recognition of the long term support the College has given to the Red Shield Doorknock Appeal over many years. Captain David Collinson from the Salvation Army presented the Award Certificate to student representatives at the Year 9 assembly. It is pleasing for both students and staff to know that their willing service to our community is appreciated and recognised.
This Term the Prep children from Junior School
different food sections, whilst at Harvey’s
have been learning about ‘Food Glorious Food’
they were given a short tour and were able
as part of their Integrated Studies program.
to purchase a piece of fruit with their own money. At Bakers Delight, the students were
On Tuesday 14th August, the three Year Prep
very excited to learn about how to bake
classes went on an excursion to the Highton
bread and they were also provided with the
Shopping Centre where they were able to visit
opportunity to ice and decorate a finger bun.
the local supermarket, Harveys of Highton and
We all had a great adventure and the Preps.
also Bakers Delight.
were able to learn more about the topic as
At the supermarket, the children visited the
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they visited their local community.
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The Uniform Shop at Middle School Highton has now received the delivery of summer straw hats. These are optional for girls in Years Prep to Year 9. They provide good sun protection and enhance the summer uniform. Cost is $55.00 and the sizes available are 53cm, 55cm, 57cm and 59cm. Be early to avoid disappointment. The uniform Shop is open each Monday during Term from 10am to 6.00pm
The Playhouse GPAC - April 26 and 27, 2013. A Christian College musical production featuring
Please check the College Portal for the
Senior School and Middle School students from
proposed rehearsal schedule and expectations
both Highton and Bellarine Campuses.
for participants, prior to committing to
Following our sold out success of the last College Musical production ‘Seussical the Musical’ the College is excited to offer students the opportunity to audition for our 2013 production, ‘The Wizard of Oz’. Students
audition. Audition requirements and support material like backing tracks will also be available leading up to auditions. Please find these, as they become available, on the College Portal.
from Years 4 (2012) to Year 11 (2012)will be
Director - Mandy Calderwood
invited to audition during November 2012.
Musical Director - Fiona Gardner
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