Term 4 In Focus 2015

IN FOCUS Links to articles Q’ed 1 2015 : . Page 7 A Student’s Musical Reflection : . Page 14 Cover Story : . Page 20

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Why teach?

From the Principal

I recently caught up with friends from over 30 years ago and in a conversation about what we each had been doing with our lives I was asked, “so why did you become a teacher?”

The question has resonated with me a fair bit since and I have had great joy in reflecting on the answer. I actually challenged our teaching staff with the same wondering at the commencement of this term.

My answer to this question has always been from the beginning of my career as a primary school teacher, that I enjoy working with children, love the joy of contributing to the growth and development of young people’s lives and I hold great faith in the power of education to make our world a better place.

teacher? Amongst the most popular is something like, “Oh you must love having all those holidays”, whilst sometimes you get, “I couldn’t do what you do, being with kids all day”.

The truth is most teachers choose our profession or ‘calling’, as we see it at Christian College as our mission and purpose in life, to serve God and the students that we have the privilege to teach each day.

For teachers at Christian College, accepting God’s call helps us to see our role with the students as much more than a job. It becomes our mission to see the students in our care grow and develop, enabling them to have lives filled with purpose through serving others and making a tangible and personal difference in the world.

Teachers sometimes get a bad rap and there can be times when the role is misunderstood or maligned. You never fully appreciate the perspective

The value of teaching.

of any situation until you actually experienced it firsthand. The past experiences that some people in society have had with individual teachers

Being a teacher in our society is not always held in high regard, given

when they were at school or the comments made about teachers that are

the importance of the role and responsibility that teachers are charged

made in the media do not equate to the daily encounters and overall value

in guiding, shaping and educating future generations. Ask a teacher

that I believe teachers have on the lives of young people.

what response they receive at dinner parties when you say that you are a

I share the well-known response to a similar question by poet and writer Taylor Mali.

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What Teachers Make

Because you’re bored.

by Taylor Mali

And you don’t really have to go to the bathroom, do you?

I make parents tremble in fear when I call home:

He says the problem with teachers is

Hi. This is Mr. Mali. I hope I haven’t called at a bad time,

What’s a kid going to learn

I just wanted to talk to you about something your son said today.

from someone who decided his best option in life

To the biggest bully in the grade, he said,

was to become a teacher?

“Leave the kid alone. I still cry sometimes, don’t you?

He reminds the other dinner guests that it’s true

It’s no big deal.”

what they say about teachers:

And that was noblest act of courage I have ever seen.

Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach.

I make parents see their children for who they are

I decide to bite my tongue instead of his

and what they can be.

and resist the temptation to remind the dinner guests

You want to know what I make? I make kids wonder,

that it’s also true what they say about lawyers.

I make them question.

Because we’re eating, after all, and this is polite conversation.

I make them criticize.

I mean, you’re a teacher, Taylor.

I make them apologize and mean it.

Be honest. What do you make?

I make them write.

And I wish he hadn’t done that— asked me to be honest—

I make them read, read, read.

because, you see, I have this policy about honesty:

I make them spell definitely beautiful, definitely beautiful, definitely beautiful

if you ask for it, then I have to let you have it.

You want to know what I make?

I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could.

I can make a C+ feel like a Congressional Medal of Honor and an A- feel like a slap in the face.

How dare you waste my time with anything less than your very best.

I make kids sit through 40 minutes of study hall in absolute silence. No, you may not work in groups.

No, you may not ask a question.

Why won’t I let you go to the bathroom?

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over and over and over again until they will never misspell either one of those words again.

I make them show all their work in math and hide it on their final drafts in English.

I make them understand that if you’ve got this, then you follow this, and if someone ever tries to judge you

Mr Scott Elliss working with the Q’ed students

Mr Glen McKeeman assisting the Q’ed students

Back in the classroom.

This semester our Vice Principal, Mr. Scott Elliss and I have had the joy of returning to the classroom each Thursday teaching as part of the Q’ed Program for gifted and talented students. And what a joy it has been for us! (The students may have a different perspective).

The enjoyment and fulfillment has been from seeing firsthand the impact that some of the new initiatives that we have introduced throughout the College in recent years are making at the ‘coalface’.

by what you make, you give them this.

Here, let me break it down for you, so you know what I say is true: Teachers make a difference! Now what about you? (edited)

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Incorporating the ‘Building Learning Power’ language, Growth

Ms. Strong has contributed to the life of the College as a teacher

Mindset and some of the ‘Visible Thinking Routines’ into our sessions

of Mathematics, Head of Mathematics, Homeroom Teacher, Head

with the students and seeing the powerful impact that these have

of Penman House, Deputy Head of Senior School and in recent

in empowering and developing the learning within the students has

years as Head of Senior School. Through her care and professional

been significant.

commitment to these respective roles, Sue has been a most

The other benefit has been to reestablish the love I have always held for the classroom and being with students in a learning situation and to directly share the passion I have once again to make a difference

outstanding contribution the she has made throughout the 24 years of service that she has given our community.

in the lives of young people through encouraging and challenging

Mr. Graeme Dalton is one of the early pioneer contributors to seeing

them in their personal, academic and spiritual growth.

our College establish from very humble beginnings to the great

This experience has also reinforced the incredible respect that I have for teachers and the vital role they play in the lives and future of our students. I have to admit that after the first week back in the classroom I was exhausted from the dynamic interaction with Graeme Dalton has thoroughly enjoyed working with the studnents over the many years

remarkable educator, colleague and friend. I congratulate Sue on the

students.

community celebrating 35 Years educating young people in Geelong and surrounding regions this year. Graeme is known for his practical and resourceful contributions to the early life of our College when resources were thin and finances were tight. He was one of the early parents to support the school through enrolling his own children and has been a member of the teaching staff for 27 years. Graeme has held various positions teaching Systems and Technology,

Excitement about the future.

Electronics, Christian Education, Humanities and has been a House

The time that I have experiencedplanning, presenting and

Group Teacher. Graeme was one of the teachers to contribute to the

interacting in the classroom this semester has convinced me that

camping program as well as the early days of our Outdoor Education

the new teaching and learning initiatives will provide exciting times

program. We thank Graeme for his loyal and faithful service.

ahead for students at Christian College. Together with the provision

Two careers that have certainly made a difference.

of greater access to technology, digital resources and improved communication that enable greater sharing of feedback and information with both students and families, the future is looking extremely positive.

I look forward to sharing this exciting journey ahead together.

Celebrating Teachers.

In keeping with the theme of appreciating and celebrating teachers.

I am sure that you will join me in praying for Sue and Graeme as they enter the next phase of their lives and in wishing them a most happy and fulfilled retirement.

As I reflect on the question I was asked about why I became a teacher. I come to the conclusion that even though the landscape of education has changed significantly and become far more complex over the years, the purpose and the passion that I have for this unique and most valuable role has not ever changed.

It is appropriate for me to acknowledge the significant contribution that two of our colleagues have made over a long period of our College’s history.

At the end of this year Ms. Susan Strong and Mr. Graeme Dalton will Sue Strong with the 2015 House Cooking Winners- Flynn

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Glen McKeeman Principal

be retiring.

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Jesus in the Real World In 2014 I attended the Our World Vietnam trip as a helper and

Throughout the semester, we have reflected on Jesus’s life in

was struck by the way students readily engage in conversation

assignment work and sort to better understand him and the purpose

regarding matters of life, faith, love, poverty, social justice and social

of his time here on earth.

responsibility. As these concepts became tangible, the students were very open to exploring them. I realised that an experiential subject could open up opportunity to explore Jesus’s life and mission here on the earth in a meaningful way for students. I proposed a new subject to Stephen Brown (Head of Christian Education) and Susan Strong (Head of Senior School). Thankfully they were both really supportive of the vision and allowed me to develop a pilot program which ran in Semester 2 this year.

During the semester, students arranged to volunteer with organisations that provide services to those in need in our community. Student’s placements have been wide-ranging and have included aged care visits, English language support for refugees, volunteer work in Vanuatu, musical mentoring, child care, op-shop volunteering and youth support services. School organised volunteering has included McKellar Centre aged care

Students have really enjoyed the practical nature of the subject and have approached the various experiences with gusto. They’ve been able to relate some of their experiences back to Jesus’s life, and through that, better understand God’s heart for humanity. My hope is that students have been challenged by Jesus’s life and the way that he gave so freely of himself to others.

Through His life, Jesus regularly attended to the least, the last, the lost, the broken, the sick and the outcast. These outsiders were able to accept Him, but those that ‘had it all’ often found Him and His message offensive. He proclaimed that He was the One and the only way to God, and that people’s good works and religious observance counted for nothing. For those who placed their trust in Him, He gave a new identity, as perfect sons and daughters of His Father in heaven, obligation free. He offers that to us today.

visits, Christchurch Geelong homeless feeding program support

Jesus corrects people’s misnomers of who His Father is. If we want to

and visits to a local primary school that services a community

understand what God is like, then we need to look at what Jesus is

with a wide range of social issues. These experiences have opened

like- He reveals the Father. He reveals the truth of who God is and the

up opportunities to discuss Jesus’s ministry to those in need.

truth of who we are. In fact, Jesus stated, ‘I am the truth’!

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Millie Lowe with school kids in Vanuatu

Millie Lowe, Natasha Miller & Tamar Peterson running leadership activities with a local primary school

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Jesus in the Real World (Continued) It’s interesting that we live in a world where experience and feelings are often perceived as the greatest measures of who we are. That meaning and identity are found in work, pleasure, family, friends and social status etc. things that can be so transient and shifting. Jesus offers us an identity rooted in Him. He is sure and He is the truth. If my faith is in Him and I believe what He has to say about me, then in spite of circumstance or feeling, I can know who I am and will not be shaken.

Ultimately what this world needs is to know the love of God and be brought into a relationship with Him. My hope is that through this subject students will find their identities in Jesus and allow Him to live His life through them in order to bring His love into a broken world.

Nick Ward Senior School Teacher

Kimberley Simkin overseas initiative games with local primary school kids

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Q’ed 1 students excited to learn

The BIG Question!

Q’ed 1, 2015 “We knew it was going to be different as soon as we stopped and

own personal identity, critical thinking, learning styles, parts of the

lined up in single file at the entrance to the Q’ed House. We then

brain and how it allows us to learn, global citizenship and practiced

proceeded to march and sing as we entered!”

various visible thinking routines.

Yes, things are a bit different in Q’ed1. Each week we enter to a

The build up to the unveiling of the ‘Big Question’ sparked many

different tune, acknowledgement that each week in the Q’ed House

thought provoking discussions between the students as to what

is going to be a bit different from the last. We are encouraged to be

the ‘Big Question’ might actually be! Some of the possibilities put

free thinkers, to think outside the box and not be restricted in a way

forward were:

that everyday life can confine us.

Eighteen gifted and talented students in Years 5 to 7, from both the Highton and Bellarine Campuses, have come together at the Senior

“How do ordinary people become extraordinary?”

“How is education changing?”

After a great deal of speculation the ‘Big Question’ was revealed: “What is an education worth having?”

Once again this ignited great discussion amongst the group. There were varying initial ideas about how to approach such a thought provoking question. Each week the students have worked towards refining their response, through a series of structured and not so structured visible thinking exercises. Students have also been encouraged to adopt expansive thinking, considering the ‘Big Question’ on a global scale. We have had many individual and group challenges, construction activities and also what’s become known

Campus each Thursday during Semester 2 to share their thoughts

“What will a future education be like?”

as the Bop Off (our own ‘Bop It’ championship), all of which have

and ideas on how we learn most effectively as learners and to

“How do we learn the best as individuals?”

fostered and encouraged a group learning atmosphere. The ‘Pop

tackle, as one group, the ‘Big Question’. However, the ‘Big Question’ was not revealed until Week 4 of the program. In the lead up to the ‘Big Question’ being released, students in Q’ed1 examined their

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“How can our learning inspire others to learn new things to make a difference?”

Up’ lesson has also been a highlight, where students share a five minute presentation with the group on a topic they are passionate about. The consultant model is adopted, so that students can

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Glen McKeeman supporting the students with their tasks

receive constructive feedback that is instant and provides a basis for personal reflection.

The Q’ed 1 Song (to the tune of Yankee Doodle Dandy) We’re the kids from Q’ed1

Each student will present their Q’ed1 journey and response to

We are bright and gifted kids

the ‘Big Question’ in a digital story format. Students are currently

We love to think and we love to learn

working towards this goal, due for completion in the next two

Making mistakes with a grin (at Q’ed1)

weeks. This research has included examining education in a variety

Come what may you’ll find us learning

of settings, both locally and abroad. In the past week students

Thinking is the thing we do

have been able to investigate the ‘Big Question’ further through

One for all and all for one

Skype sessions with students from Naga High School in Japan, and

Is the way we learn in Q’ed1

from the Alcoota School in Central Australia. A visiting speaker also

We are strong thinkers that’s for sure!

outlined the educational opportunities and challenges in Uganda.

This has truly challenged the group to stop and wonder at the ‘Big Question’ on a much broader scale – What is truly an education

Wayne Durran

worth having?

Bellarine Q’ed Staff Member

For the past few weeks we have been entering the Q’ed House to our own Q’ed1 Song, which is particularly indicative of what the Q’ed House is all about (penned especially for us by one of the world’s great emerging song writers).

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Life’s Journey Earlier this year I spoke at our ANZAC service, Bellarine Campus,

Has life prepared me for this ministry? Yes.

celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign.

Many years ago in Melbourne, I attended schools where bullies

We remembered a man named ‘Fighting Mac’ McKenzie who, as a Chaplain, went ashore with the troops at Gallipoli; where a great uncle of mine fought for many months. We considered the Chaplains who gave without restraint or conditions. They held religious services, prayed with the soldiers, and counselled them. Without criticism or condemnation they were an influence in the varied lives

and corporal punishment ruled the day. Despite this, I have fond memories of a great childhood shared with three brothers and a sister, a hard-working father and a mother who kept everything together at home. Our annual holidays to Merimbula were a highlight. Before undertaking a teaching degree, I worked at Coles and then at Ansett airlines. This enabled me to travel the world.

of the troops around them. Mac encouraged men to talk freely with

On a trip to India I met an Indian heart physician named Dr Michael

him. He challenged the men about their faith in God and the need

John who was speaking at a church in Madras (Chennai). He asked

for a relationship with Jesus Christ.

me to come and hear him speak at the bus depot where many buses

This is the message that ‘Fighting Mac’ dedicated his life to sharing: that God, who is rich in mercy, loved you so much that He sent His only Son, Jesus Christ to suffer and die on a cross in your place, that

wait for their passengers to take them to all parts of India. He spoke about how Jesus Christ forgives all of the sin in your life and how you can have new hope and life. A man dressed in rags came towards us and knelt down. All he could say was, “My life is changed, my life is

whoever believes in Him would not perish, but have everlasting life.

changed!” This experience had an impact on my life and showed me

Three days later, Jesus rose from the dead, defeating death. We’ve

that God is real, alive and loves all of us.

committed the crimes, but Jesus came to pay our fine, so that we could go free.

To all who repent (turn from their sin) and put their trust in Christ’s death and resurrection, God will grant the gift of everlasting life.

Further to this, one of the keys to Macca’s work was relationships.

In many ways a Chaplain’s ministry has not changed. It is all about God and connecting with people. We also do our best to help students, families and staff no matter where their life situation finds them. To encourage, listen, guide and just be there for whoever comes our way.

Gary is always involved in activties at the Bellarine Campus

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Life’s Journey (continued) This was a turning point and ultimately led me to what I am

of mental health, bereavement, home life advice, speaking at

involved in at Christian College.

assemblies, devotions, homeroom gatherings, school camps

Married for 24 years, my wife and I began our life together in inner-city Melbourne. We relocated to Drysdale 12 years ago and I taught at St Leonards. Moving to Christian College a few years later changed my life forever.

Being an employee as well as a parent has given me the opportunity to see Christian College from many angles. Each of my children are students at the College and I am thankful for the well-rounded education they have received and the

from Prep to the Year 9 farm visits. It’s a role with varied aspects requiring varied skills, abilities and experience. I love it and look forward to what is in store for the future. Christian College offers so much more than an academic curriculum.

It offers the opportunity for students and adults to be shown the relevance of Jesus Christ in their life and how the spiritual component in each of us can be realised to its fullest potential with a relationship with Jesus Christ.

pastoral care we have experienced.

What an amazing College we are a part of. A family that cares

Romans 5:8

for one another, a place where students are encouraged

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to be the best they can be and to reach their potential in areas as diverse as mathematics, sport, woodwork and of

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were

still sinners, Christ died for us.

course the spiritual side of life. In my role as Chaplain at the Bellarine Campus, together with Corey Bolton, I have had the privilege of being involved in people’s lives which include College families, students and staff. This involvement has

Gary Crole Bellarine Campus Chaplain

included; helping a family who is dealing with cancer, issues

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Continual Success in Art, Technology & Design

It is always with great anticipation that I welcome

built confidence in our students who performed to the

the end of the school year. At this time, we get a

live audience.

chance to look back and appreciate what our students have accomplished over their academic year. For the Art,Technology and Design faculty, this is most evident in our Annual Extravaganza at the Villa Paloma Campus, highlighting the success of our students from Kindergarten through to Year 12 and across the

processes and technologies into their products with

Students studying multiple Art, Technology and

learning environments; I observe: students embrace and deeply observe their rich and wonderful world

example, laser cutting and 3D printing technology.

Design subjects have been able to utilise their multiple skills across the subjects. As a result, skill bases have broadened and a higher quality of innovative products have been created in response to real design briefs.

This is not restricted to the Year 12 students. It is exciting to see multiple digital technologies being

I wonder: students wonder, analyse and reflect on

incorporated into garments from our younger

how they interact with their world

secondary students. The use of battery packs, coded

I create: based on their learnings, students create interpretations on how to interact with their world In order to develop their work that they had on show, the students engaged in robust design and creative processes through overcoming challenges, observing, wonderings, exploration and creativity with rigor.

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12 students incorporate innovative and creative

This year, we celebrated the journey that our students

life critical thinking routines that happened in our

Students finishing their paper creations

Working to the demands of a real client, our Year

the accessibility of these facilities at the College. For

Technology and Design Extravaganza brought to

Floor to ceiling covered with amazing artworks

students a wide variety of opportunities though the year.

breadth of the faculty’s learning areas.

undertook to produce such works on show. The Art,

Artwork being admired at the 2015 Art, Technology & Design Extravaganza

Our Textiles program is rich in its diversity and offers our

computer chips and lights, brings a whole new level of user and audience engagement to these garments.

Recently Our Year 9 textiles students participated in a hands on workshop at the prestigious Whitehouse Institute of Design in Melbourne, where they had the opportunity to design and produce white paper garments. Our students demonstrated their creativity

The Art, Technology and Design Extravaganza also

and Year 9 student Emily Roach-Gepp was awarded a

brought another highlight of being able to see the

‘One-week Fashion for Illustration & Styling’ workshop.

designs of our textiles students which came to life on

The lecturer was extremely impressed with Emily’s

the catwalk during the fashion parade. Not only did

creative direction within the group activity and her

this highlight the creative design process, but also

attention to detail when styling her outfit.

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Continual Success in Art, Technology &Design (Continued) The successes and creativity of our textiles students continues past their completed products and catwalk opportunities during the Extravaganza. Over the last few years, we have had students shortlisted and selected for Top Designs in Melbourne for Product Design and Technology - Textiles which showcases the top students in Victoria’s work. We have had runners up in the national Wool4skool competition and one of our Year 11 students who accelerated into VCE Unit 3 and 4 achieved a perfect study score in 2014.

Past students have been successful in pursuing textiles related careers and have been accepted into prestige tertiary courses using their outstanding folio work and products to showcase their abilities. Others are successfully working interstate and overseas in textile related fields and we are so proud of everything our students have achieved.

Antony Benson Director of Teaching & Learning – Art, Technology & Design

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New Uniform Shop Announcement

Christian College Presents AUGUST 2016

Christian College is excited to announce the opening of our new Uniform Shop in 2016.

We anticipate the regular trading hours to be as follows from Monday, February 1st 2016 to be:

Conveniently located on High Street in Belmont, the new Uniform Shop will allow an enhanced shopping experience for families of Christian College.

Monday:

9am - 5pm

Tuesday:

8am - 12pm

Wednesday:

12pm - 5pm

The existing Uniform Shop will continue to operate as usual out of Middle School until the conclusion of 2015.

From January 11th – 29th 2016,

Thursday: Closed Friday:

9am - 1pm

These regular trading hours are subject to change, depending on demand. Any changes will be communicated through the campus newsletters.

Monday to Friday the trading hours will be: 9am – 5pm. CLOSED Australia Day Public Holiday.

New Uniform Shop address: Belmont Centreway Arcade Shop 5-6/ 168 High Street Belmont, Vic 3216

The Performing Arts faculty is very pleased

The play will be staged in August 2016 with

to announce that in 2016, the College will be

auditions at the end of Term 1. Students from

presenting Thornton Wilder’s ‘Our Town’. For many

Years 7 to 12 will be invited to audition and

years we have presented our very successful

rehearsals will commence at the beginning of

musicals and we are now giving students the opportunity to be involved in a major performance in the alternate year to the musical.

‘Our Town’ is set in the fictional town of Grover’s Corner and tells the story of Emily and George

Term 2 and will include some July holiday dates and weekends.

More information will be available at the beginning of 2016 but any enquires can be directed to Head of Performing Arts, Mandy Calderwood.

and their developing relationship as they grow from childhood into adulthood. It is a play full of both humour and pathos and the very human preoccupations of a small town.

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A Student’s Musical Reflection Ensemble Program

These nights possessed a strange combination of nerves,

Alexander Jeantou, Year 12

as well as a great sense of peace and romance about them.

My time spent in the Christian College Music Program has been one of the best experiences of my life so far.

Approaching the end of my last year at school, I, along with many of my peers have undergone a great period of reflection. Having just passed through crazy times of assessment and currently studying for upcoming exams, I’ve realised that although the information learned in my years at school will definitely help me in my future, the parts I will remember most, are those that took place outside of the

Friday nights with the stage band were sure to bring fun, rowdy crowds and music to match. Fierce competition was always highly anticipated between the top four bands that seemed to be mentioned almost every year, and for good reason, as the music performed was always to the highest standard. Likewise in nature of musicality was the night of concert bands on Saturday. Three or four top schools, all highly accomplished competitors, brought their best to the stage.

books. It’s the laughs with friends, new people I’ve met, all

The nostalgic period of my last season of South Street

of the other great opportunities I’ve had laid out in front of

performances made me remember why we were all there

me by the school, and particularly for me, the opportunities

performing in the first place - to make beautiful music

provided by the Music program. From starting the tuba at

and share it with the world. Each and every one of the

the end of Year 5 and continuing through until now, I’ve

musicians in different groups, all at different levels of their

had the privilege of travelling to Hawaii in Year 7 with the

development as individuals, and as a group of artists,

Senior Wind Symphony, road tripping to Sydney in 2012

used their instruments as their individual voice in this

and playing with the Navy Band, and more recently flying

world, all heard at once in harmony to create something

to Beijing and Hong Kong to play with the Wind Symphony

unique and beautiful. Every person on that stage during

and Stage Band on the Great Wall of China in 2014. It’s easy

these competitions was displaying the product of what

to say I’ve been lucky, to say the least. Although these trips

was countless, intense and gruelling hours of practice and

interstate and overseas were experiences to be remembered

preparation for this event, and it was nothing short of a

for life, the part about being in the music program at

privilege to be considered a part of that for so many years.

Christian College that I will never forget, is the annual

Being educated to understand and be a part of all of this was

trip down the road to Ballarat for the Royal South Street

certainly, an education worth having.

competitions.

Alex playing his heart out at the 2015 Senior House Music Competition

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A Student’s Musical Reflection (Continued) Choral Program

Joining the Senior Choir in Year 9 was honestly terrifying.

Perri-Giorgia Espinoza, Year 12

Coming into the first rehearsal and hearing the intense

I first began singing in the College choir in Year 2, at the Perri takes centre stage on The Great Wall of China in 2014

Bellarine Campus. It was here that my choral and musical journey began, as I was introduced to the amazing power of the voice. Starting in the Bellarine Junior School Choir, led by Mrs Lesley Walters, I learnt many things about my voice and gained great confidence in my singing ability.

The jump to Middle School Choir, led by Mrs Kate Zampatti and later Mrs Kirstin Camm-Bartle, was a scary and huge step for me. I remember learning so much from listening to the older girls and being in awe of their voices, but more so,

Perri performing at the 2015 VCE Music Performance Showcase Night

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harmonies and sheer musicality was fantastic and I couldn’t wait to become a part of it. After spending my final and fourth year under the conducting of Mrs Carla Barnett-Dunlop, I still feel so privileged to be part of this group. Whether it was going on tour to Sydney or China, or even just learning a new two or seven part piece, there is a passion for music that imbues the Senior Choir and it is truly inspiring.

This year has been especially significant for me, as it is the first time I was given the opportunity to conduct the Senior Choir. I was privileged to conduct Paul Jarman’s ‘Let Go the Long White Sails’, at the Royal South Street Eisteddfod, as

I remember being told by Mrs Zampatti that you can tell a

well as lead our ‘Boys Choir’. I have also been fortunate to

story through a song. I look back on my time in the Middle

work with the Belmont Junior School Choir and Highton

School Choir fondly, with memories of doing my first solo in

Middle School Choir in their weekly rehearsals, singing

‘Volare’, while singing as a combined Bellarine and Highton

through their repertoire and teaching them the skills I was

choir during our large rehearsals at the Middle School Music

taught at their age. These opportunities allowed me to see

Camp. It was in choir that I developed life skills such as how

the real journey we, as students, go through and how much

to lead and encourage a group, deal with nerves and work

we learn from our first recital in the Chapel to the last South

as part of a team. I gained fundamental knowledge that

Street performance. It has opened my eyes as I realised how

allowed me to improve and develop my voice, but more so,

each person becomes a member of this musical family, and

I gained friendships that have continued well into my senior

now finishing Year 12, I realise how much I will miss the

years of schooling.

choirs and singing at Christian College.

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Little Wonderers,–Big Adventurers; Discovery Learning in Prep For a number of years now, Christian College has been

Further develop (actually hold onto and grow) the

developing a strong culture of learning. This is a philosophy

ability to predict, assess and become familiar with a

where experiences are structured in such a way that students

variety of situations.

have opportunities to investigate, explore and take risks in developing new ideas and insights.

Given the development of a culture of learning, and the fact that we are now well aware of how children learn

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Develop and strengthen their reflection muscles, so that they can really consider the ‘what if’s’.

A most valuable lesson that children learn in the natural environment is to make good choices. Studies tell us that

effectively, we have worked with both teachers and students

children who are given the opportunity to practice making

throughout the College in order to develop best practice.

good choices turn into young adults who are also capable

Before their Preparatory year, children are allowed to be themselves

of making good decisions. This process also enables the

and are accepted as with all their funny little characteristics. Up until

children to begin managing their own behaviour and

now, we as teachers have taken them and tried to make them ‘fit’

deciding for themselves what is, and what is not appropriate,

into a more structured model and we have done a great job, but

which are both very important life-long lessons.

we now know that we can do better!

Starting in Term 2, 2016, one day per week, we will be taking

Christian College have trialled ‘Bush Kinder’ in one of the 4-year old groups at Williams House Kindergarten throughout this year, and have found the program to be most successful leading to its expansion in 2016.

the Prep children out of the classroom environment to different locations where they will be encouraged to discover for themselves. The experiences they have, will then feed back into the classroom and become spontaneous learning opportunities. Excellence in Core and Specialist subjects

Emerging from this Kindergarten initiative, the Prep

will continue to provide the children with a stimulating and

Discovery Learning year allows children the time to gradually

challenging educational journey.

move into the school situation, bringing with them all that they have learned naturally and growing it. It makes sense to meet the children where they are at and provide the opportunity during the Prep year for them to;

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Experience the natural environment through their innate curiosity.

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This is a most exciting initiative in the life of our Junior Schools and we look forward to sharing our experiences throughout the journey.

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Prep Camp Experience

Junior School, Belmont

Prep Camp Experience

Junior Show Day

Junior Show Day

Prep Camp Experience

Junior Show Day

The children enjoyed their ‘Prep Camp Experience’ recently, visiting the

The Junior School bi-annual show day is organised by enthusiastic Year

Werribee Zoo where they were able to be ‘Habitat Detectives’ and travel

4 students for the entire Junior School community to enjoy. Students

on the Safari Bus. On returning to school, they had lots of fun participating

appreciate time together at special activities such as sideshow alley, the

in a variety of tabloid activities with Mr Richardson, dancing with Mr Smith

exhibition hall, jumping castle and this year even watched an illusionist

and sharing a meal together.

perform! A fantastic day was enjoyed by all!

Year 3 Adventures

Green Screen Movies

Year 3 students from Junior School Belmont recently enjoyed an

This year our Year 4 students were given the task of researching an

adventure camp at Lake Dewar Lodge, Myrniong. They took part in team

organisation that aims to meet the needs of people in our community.

building activities including Geocaching, Adventure Tunnelling, Survivor

Each of the groups chose an organisation that related to the topic ‘Fair Go

Challenge, Kick Biking and Canoeing. Through this camp the students

Mate’ and decided how they would develop their ideas into a green screen

had the opportunity to foster and grow relationships with their peers and

movie. After each group had finished collating their videos, images and

develop their independence.

music, they carefully edited their scenes, making sure the events that took place in the movie best represented the story.

Year 3 Adventures

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Year 3 Adventures

Green Screen Movies

Green Screen Movies

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Middle School, Highton

Engaging Learning Recently our Year 5 students travelled to the centre of Geelong for a whole day excursion. This trip provided

Middle School Market Day Middle School Market Day

One of the most memorable events of the year for Year 6 students is the infamous Market Day. Students, in small groups or pairs, are tasked with planning, preparing, marketing and selling a ‘product’ to staff and students at their campus. Traditionally, this event has seen the Year 6 year level raise thousands of dollars for charitable organisations and people in need within Australia and around the world.

Indonesian Olympics Middle School Market Day

Students in the Indonesian Olympics

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On Friday 9th October, Middle School hosted the 7th

their inquisitive minds with many opportunities to consolidate their learning on the topic of community

Engaging Learning

and Australian colonisation. The adventure included a visit to the Geelong Gallery, the mural in the old library and the Wool Museum. Students also completed a walking tour that included many sights and sounds in Geelong including historical buildings, the waterfront and other remnants of Geelong’s rich history.

Year 8 Aged Car Visits As part of our Christian Education program in Semester 2, we study a unit on Social Justice and

Annual Indonesian Olympics for Year 9 students. This

Christian Outreach. We encourage our students to

event involved a select number of Year 9 students

look beyond themselves to see how they can make

from particular schools competing against each other

a difference in the world in which we live. Part of this

in various language games and activities. Activities

unit involves each class visiting an Aged Care facility

this year included the famous animal running game,

to spend an afternoon with the elderly residents. The

a game-show type quiz, reading and drawing and

students prepare a concert to present showcasing

word games such as a spelling bee and Balderdash.

their talents. It has been wonderful to see the faces of

Christian College took out the individual team award

the residents light up as the students spend time and

for highest score.

show interest in them as an individual.

Year 8 Aged Car Visits

Year 8 Aged Car Visits

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Bellarine Campus, Drysdale Protecting Our Planet

Protecting Our Planet As a part of the ‘Protecting Our Planet’ unit of work in Integrated Studies this Term, the Year 3 and 4 students at the Bellarine Campus spent time on an excursion to Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove.

The excursion was led by staff from the Barwon Coast group and was designed to give the students

Protecting Our Planet

Grandparents and Special Friends

Grandparents and Special Friends

It was a beautiful balmy October morning when the staff and students in Prep to Year 2 opened their classrooms and welcomed their Grandparents and Special Friends to come in and spend some time with them. These very special visitors willingly participated in a variety of activities led by the children. Following the classrooms visits, our guests enjoyed morning

the opportunity to discover ways in which the

tea together and were treated to wonderful

environment has changed, both from natural and

performances by the Junior School Choir and Strings

man-made causes and also what the children can do

Group in the Music, Sport and Performing Arts Centre.

Grandparents and Special Friends

to look after the beach and sand dune environments more effectively.

Shrine of Remembrance Roadshow

Shrine of Remembrance Roadshow

Shrine of Remembrance Roadshow

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Harvest Festival Scarecrows As part of the Integrated Studies unit, ‘Celebrations’, students and teachers travelled to our Christian

As part of the Victorian Government Anzac Centenary

College Back Creek Farm in Scotsburn. The Year 2

commemorations, the Shrine of Remembrance

students have been studying the Harvest Festival and

created a roadshow. The first Friday of Term 4 saw

to ensure a good harvest at the Farm, the students,

the roadshow presented to the Year 9 students at

using donated materials, made scarecrows to place

Bellarine which reinforced both the English and

around the vegetable gardens. It was a wonderful

History curriculum. They were taken through a

day where teachers, parents and children worked

journey from the start of the war on Australian soil

together to make some amazing, creatively colourful

and a wanting to be part of the big adventure, onto

scarecrows. Everyone involved then enjoyed a time

the battlefield then finally into modern day, and the

of exploration around the farm and picturesque

importance of remembering those that lost their

surroundings, an activity which proved to be an

lives. Lest we forget!

added highlight for many.

Harvest Festival Scarecrows

Harvest Festival Scarecrows

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Life-Changing International Experiences Encouraging international and intercultural relations is something

Hayley in traditional Japanese dress

The main part of what made my experience so amazing was the

that Christian College is passionate about. The LOTE Exchange

people, and for the majority of my trip I was spending it with my

Program, which our College offers to Indonesia and Japan, is a

host family. Having a whole new family who are more like friends but

fantastic opportunity that many of our students, past and present,

act like family is a weird, yet amazing experience.

are continuing to experience.

My summer holiday was spent touring Kyushu by myself and was

The relationship that Naga High School in Japan and Christian

an exhilarating experience. Travelling through an ancient forest

College share together is something so unique. 2015 brings us to

with 3000 year old trees and relaxing in hot springs was an amazing

our 23rd year of exchange with the Japanese school of which we are

thing to experience independently as it was a taste of freedom and

very proud of.

adventure that was difficult to attain in Australia.

Students have the opportunity to be involved in long-term

The assistant program is truly a life altering experience that will leave

exchanges during their Christian College school years and after they

you with the best memories of your life and lead to a better and

graduate to apply for the ‘Assistant Program’.

more positive future.

Here are some first-hand accounts of these long-term exchange

Naga High School Graduate, Miki Matsuyama

experiences which have changed these students’ lives…

Assistant Program to Australia

Christian College Graduate, Andrew Pike

After working for four years at a company in Japan, I accepted the

Assistant Program to Japan

position of Japanese language assistant at Christian College, and

The assistant teacher exchange program is the most amazing adventure you can have in life. The people I met during this

began this new life, about six months ago. Now my stay is coming to an end.

exchange were incredible, each one of them kind, welcoming and

During my stay here, I’ve discovered various differences between

extremely hospitable as per Japanese culture.

Japan and Australia – not only differences in personalities, culture

While in Japan I was teaching English, debating, presentation skills, and helping students prepare for foreign exchanges to Geelong

and lifestyle, but in working and teaching styles, and in approaches to education and discipline as well.

and Seattle. The students in Japan were genuinely excited to learn

Now, I can say for sure that I made the right choice in coming here

English, especially from a native speaker.

because it has given me a wonderful opportunity to do things I

I decided to join the karate club as an after school activity. This was

could not have done anywhere else.

an incredible experience in itself. I made many good friends, whom I

Thanks to my host families, teachers, and all the kind people I met

still keep in contact with after returning.

here, my life in Australia has been an amazing experience.

Hayley taking in the beautiful sites of Japan

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Christian College Student, Hayley Gough Long Term Exchange to Japan

Club (where I would speak to Japanese students in English) and the Karate Club, and made lots of friends there as well. I went to my club

To be honest, every day of my trip was amazing, and it’s so hard for

activities every day of the week aside from Sundays, where I would

me, looking back on it, to choose any single best memory. In saying

tour around Japan with my host mum and dad. The language barrier

that, there were definitely some highlights that stood out, and that

was difficult to overcome and many awkward situations arose

I know will stay with me forever. First of all, the kindness of my two

because of this, but because of the kind nature of Japanese people I

host families and classmates, and the way they so readily welcomed

was able to thoroughly enjoy myself and enhance my Japanese.

me into their houses and school was outstanding. I made a number of strong friendships and I came to think of both my host families of an extension of my own family. Another aspect of the trip that was

Christian College Student, Hannah Sleeman Long Term Exchange to Japan

a highlight, was the travel and culture I was able to experience. My

Last year, from mid-September to mid-January, I experienced the

Current Naga High School Student, Yukino Myooken

first host family took me to Kyoto for three days and I was able to

student exchange program offered by Christian College and went

Long term exchange to Australia

visit gorgeous temples and shrines and dress in traditional Japanese

to stay in Japan. I am so glad to have taken up the opportunity,

attire. I was also taken to a few local festivals such as ‘Danjiri Matsuri’

as it was more beneficial than I ever could have imagined. I was

in which huge wooden floats are pulled through the city while

fortunate enough to make great friends early on who are now life-

hundreds of people race after them. Overall, this trip was made

long friends. As I faced the task of becoming accustomed into a new

up of so many spectacular experiences and opportunities and was

culture, different school timetable and a language I only partially

definitely one of the highlights of my life so far.

understood, my friends guided me and helped me settle into my

I feel that having fun, making friends and studying in another language are not so hard in other countries. Even communicating with people in the country is a rewarding challenge.

I am staying in Australia for 9 months as an exchange student from Japan. I can’t speak English enough. However, somehow I have friends and can communicate with them.

I have experienced a lot of things throughout this stay. For example, living away from my family, culture and common knowledge/ practice has been a challenge I have happily embraced to enjoy this

Christian College Student, Xavier Andueza-Mossop Long Term Exchange Early in 2014, I was given the opportunity to apply for the Christian College Japanese long term exchange program, an opportunity which I was lucky enough to be accepted into. I, as well as two other

new ‘Aussie’ life. Therefore, I like to spend time in Australia with my

Year 10 students, began my journey by departing from Tullamarine

friends and host families. So I hope to be able to remain in contact

Airport on the 13th of September. Upon arrival, I met my host family

with them for the foreseeable future.

and began my life as an exchange student in Japan. My host family

Vegemite, beetroot and so many spiders have been a really fun,

comprised of a host mum and dad, an older host brother (17) and

challenging experience I have met in Australia, although the spiders were definitely not fun and I’ve had to try vegemite a few times to get used to it.

a younger host sister (15). It was great to have two other people about the same age as me, which is very similar to my own family at

new life.

Universal Studios was definitely a highlight of my trip, I won’t deny it. As my host family was kind enough to take me, I enjoyed the rides and food and fun of the theme park. There was however, the difficulty of understanding all the Japanese story lines that went along with the rides such as Harry Potter and Jaws. The day was memorable as one of my favourite events. Another amazing event in Japan was my school class Christmas party, eating Japanese food and heading to ‘Round 1’, a sporting and gaming entertainment centre, playing games and enjoying Karaoke with all my new friends before the school break.

home, and although my host brother and sister went to a different

Christmas and New Year were also a great experience, with cake,

school than me, we still became the best of friends. I was placed

fireworks and traditional Japanese food drawing together the close

I wouldn’t trade this experience for the world and I believe this has

in the Japanese classroom of 1F, where I made lots of great friends

of my exchange. I am so thankful for this life changing experience

been an experience that will change my life. I can’t wait to come

and great memories. In Japan there are after-school activities called

and I hope the relationship between Naga High School and

back to Australia soon to see all the great friends I’ve made.

clubs, which run most days of the week. I joined both the English

Christian College Geelong lasts for many years to come.

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Students Becoming Teachers

Guided Tour of the You Yangs We didn’t have to teach all day, though! After lunch we all got on a bus and headed for the You Yangs. When we got out of the bus there was an Scavenger Hunt Lachlan, Patrick and I were running the scavenger hunt workshop. We gave our

aboriginal Victorian Park worker. On the trail he would stop and explain how they used to live back when the aboriginals first came to Australia.

He showed us how they used the sap from the trees to wrap around the

Christian College students turned into teachers for a day at the Serendip

students clues about the animals the Tiger Quoll would hunt. We put hula-hoops

Sanctuary. Following on from the successful Year 7 Science field trips

on the ground to show where they needed to start and put the cards they find.

to the Sanctuary in July, Christian College was invited to join in with

The objective of the game was to find the animal cards in the bush. We hid the

Kids Teaching Kids - a national organization aiming to raise awareness

cards before the groups came and they were exceptional at finding them! The

of environmental issues by reversing the traditional role of the student

activity was so much fun for the other students and us. The way they behaved

as student. Our students wanted to make the theme of their lesson the

while hunting for the cards was magnificent. The lead up to the day was also

Tiger Quoll which is an endangered marsupial in Victoria.

really exciting for everyone. Everybody was really organised and it was great to

Alice Yole, Year 7

work together towards the day.

Behind the Scenes

teachers for the day…

Tom Charleson, Year 7

The students haven’t been entirely honest. To produce and present

Opening and Closing the Lesson

Card Games

the components of this lesson to such a high standard took teamwork,

We divided up into different groups and our job was to make a

Taylah, Emily, Lochie, Shaun and myself conducted the teaching group. We

Powerpoint about the Tiger Quoll and give information about its habitat,

taught Lara Primary Year 6 students. Our group got the students to play a game

completed all of this in their spare time, with good

prey, diet and features. Then we showed the students a few videos after

were they had to turn over cards to guess what picture was on their headband.

they came back from the other activities. Speaking in front of the class

All of the Lara students enjoyed themselves and thanked us for our service. We

was nerve wracking but exciting as well.

all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and had a wonderful time preparing.

Shakira Kehler, Year 7

Piper Richardson, Year 7

Here is a window into how our students tackled the task of being

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didgeridoo and explained how they could get honey out of a hive with as few stings as possible. We then climbed ‘Big Rock’ which provided an incredible view. In ‘Big Rock’ were amazing little rock pools that had been created over many years. At the bottom of ‘Big Rock’ were berry plants and the ranger said if they were red we could eat them which was great!

imagination, resourcefulness, patience, tolerance and lots of hard work. They humour and a spirit of great camaraderie. Lots of lessons learned, and enjoyment had, all round!

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Where Are They Now? was a great start-off to my career, I made a lot of connections and Emmaleine Savio 2010 Christian College Graduate Emmaleine Savio graduated from Christian College in 2010. Life after school has been a ‘crazy roller coaster of studies, traveling and

Crew member with Emirates Airlines.

I have very recently been promoted to the Emirates Business

which she tells us about here…

Promotions team, alongside my role as in-flight cabin crew. In

Upon completing my VCE studies, I was accepted into the Bachelor

this position I will be rostered to represent the company at high

& Communications and Languages (Italian) as well as studies in

profile events around the world, take part in Emirates media advertisements, radio and television, and conduct static tours

other disciplines. At the same time as studying, I worked casually in

with VIP guests and leading companies. I am really grateful for

Student Administration at The Gordon.

this opportunity and I hope to be selected to attend Emirates

One third of my degree was completed in Venice, Italy, where I lived

Melbourne Cup.

and studied as part of the University’s global exchange program for

I have travelled to over 35 amazing cities around the world but I

one year. This was a really life-changing experience for me as I threw

can’t say that I’ve ever had a more ‘wow’ feeling than when I stepped

myself in the deep-end so to speak, moving alone at 20 years old

out onto the streets of New York City for the first time!

to another continent I had never been to before! I studied at two

I will certainly never forget the friendships that I made at Christian

universities in Venice and also attended a professional language school, forming lifelong friendships along the way.

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which lead me to a new and exciting full-time career as a Cabin

taking advantage of new and exciting opportunities’ for Emmaleine

of Arts program at Melbourne University, where I majored in Media

Graduation Day

developed a lot of skills, however, I really missed being overseas

College, with both peers and teachers. Japanese class was particularly special for me; I will never forget the support and

When I returned to Australia, I graduated from my degree and was

encouragement that M.G Sensei, Yukari Sensei and Nakayama

faced with a crossroad: to undertake a Master of Laws or change

Sensei gave me throughout my VCE studies and even for years

my plans. After a short time, I landed myself a position at a local

before that. For me, they have always been people that went

events company where I started my first full-time job for six months

beyond their job description with a real care and passion for young

as a Digital Engagement and Event Co-ordinator. The position

people and cultural education.

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San Francisco, USA

KolkataCalcutta, India

Lisbon, Portugal

Where Are They Now? (Continued) A special thanks also to Ms. Bailey who assisted me greatly with

My advice is to follow your gut feeling in every decision making

my Studio Art final. I loved going to the Villa Paloma during VCE, it

process, and you really can’t go wrong!

really gave me my own space and time to relax, as if I wasn’t even at

If you have any questions for me, need some advice or want to

school.

know more about what it’s like to live overseas feel free to contact

And of course I will never forget being part of the string orchestra

me!

from Years 3 to 12. Music camps, tours and festivals were always the

Email – emmaleinesavio@gmail.com

best of fun! I’ve never met such a group of young professionals like those from the Christian College Music Program.

You can also follow my adventures on my Instagram: emmaleine_EmmaleineSavio

I hope that I have provoked some thought within you about life after school. I remember getting very confused and caught up in thoughts about what I should be doing (this still happens!), but here is evidence to show that your life can take the wildest of twists and send you in a completely different direction to what you originally idealised!

New York City, USA

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Calligraphy activities

Living in the Middle Ages

Year 8 students embraced Medieval Day dressing up in traditional attire

2015 saw some changes to the Year 8 History units. For the

The highlight of the unit, especially for the students, was

To complete the day, the students were announced into

Bellarine students, Term 3 began with the topic of Medieval

Medieval Day. The students were required to dress up to

the banquet hall to have a feast and King Costa and Pope

Europe as it had in past years, but there were updates

portray the person they had studied, and some students

Crole oversaw the proceedings. In their homeroom groups,

to the curriculum to encourage the students to be more

even used the artefacts they created in class to help make

the girls performed a Medieval dance for the entertainment

independent learners. A variety of new activities were

their costumes more authentic. To give the Year 8 students a

during the meal. The ladies of the room displayed many airs

realistic as possible situation, they participated in 4 different

and graces while the serfs were very vocal about being at the

workstations.

bottom of the feudal system and their treatment! A worthy

implemented, and one of the most effective of these was the peer teaching in groups on several different topics of the Black Death.

The big question that was the focus of the Medieval unit

The workstations were:

knight was made a sir, and a plot to over throw the king was uncovered which led to a fight to protect his life!

study was: ‘How would I live in the Middle Ages? ’Each class

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Board Games: chess, backgammon, tic tac toe

was divided into groups of 4 and each group had a noble,

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Amusement Games: marbles, hopscotch, apple

to gain a hands-on insight into life of

bobbing, quoits, knucklebones

the Middle Ages.

a knight, a member of the clergy and a serf. The students worked with class members who were of the same level of the feudal system as them to discover what life was like back

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in Medieval times. Each member of the group then created an artefact that could have been placed in a time capsule to represent their class of people.

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Worthy Knight becoming a ‘Sir’

Strength and Skill Games: stilts, tug-of-war, hammer throwing

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It was a great day, enjoyed by all, that allowed the students

Calligraphy

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Academic and General Excellence Scholarships Christian College Geelong is pleased to offer a

Scholarship students would also be eligible to join

number of Academic and General Excellence

the Christian College Q’ed program for gifted and

Scholarships each year for entry at Year 5 or Year 7 at

talented students at Year 5 or Year 7 level. This organic

Middle School, Highton and at the Bellarine Campus

program is currently held weekly over 2 terms at

and at Year 10 level at Christian College Senior School

Christian College Senior School and provides students

in Waurn Ponds.

with learning experiences that encourage divergent thinking, multidisciplinary concepts as well as cooperative working scenarios.

These scholarships have been designed primarily to encourage and support new and current students who wish to enrol at Christian College and who

Scholarship Application information is available on

demonstrate high levels of academic excellence,

the College website, for entry at Year 5, Year 7 and

character and citizenship.

Year 10 in 2017. www.christiancollege.vic.edu.au

Successful scholarship application will mean that the student’s tuition fees are reduced by up to 50%

Applications Open: Apply now through the

annually and this will continue through Middle

College website

School to Year 12 at Senior School

Applications Close: Friday, 11th March, 2016 at 4:00pm

The scholarship selection process involves consideration of application responses from the student, a written test, and interviews for shortlisted applicants.

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Williams House Kindergarten

Middle School, Highton

39 Broughton Drive, Belmont 3216 Tel. 03 5241 3556

18 Burdekin Rd, Highton 3216

Junior School, Belmont

Senior School, Waurn Ponds

39 Broughton Drive, Belmont 3216 Tel. 03 5241 1565

135 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds 3216

Bellarine Campus, Drysdale

‘Villa Paloma’ Arts/Technology Centre

40 Collins Street, Drysdale 3222

25 Waurn Ponds Drive, Waurn Ponds 3216

Tel. 03 5253 2998

Tel. 03 5241 8844

Tel. 03 5241 1899

Tel. 03 5241 1577

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