7th October, 2014 Reflection Fruits of the Kingdom As members of the Kingdom of the Father, let us consider the fruits of the Kingdom. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. (Colossians 3:15-16) God our Father, may we always be thankful for the Word of Christ in our hearts. Help us respect and seek the best for each other as we endeavour to produce the fruits of Your Kingdom. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord, Amen.
Welcome back to Term 4
College iPads 2015
Over the September holidays, Powercor and the school established a new electrical sub station which will help us cater for the increased demand due to the Trade Training Centre and Performing Arts Centre. After much planning and some long days the work was completed late on the Wednesday of the first week of the holidays, just in time for the Year 12 practice exams to commence. Now we look with interest as the final work is completed for the Performing Arts Centre- ie car park, carpet, seating and lights and sound. I hope to host an Open afternoon for parents and the community later this term for this new building. The official Opening will be in March next year.
As previously announced, in 2015 all students will have an iPad. The process of rolling out these iPads will commence next week with our current Year 10 students. A letter was mailed out to all Year 10 families at the end of Term 3, stating that iPads will be distributed next Wednesday (October 15) and Thursday (October 16). Students need to return their current ACER Tablets before iPads will be distributed, this can take place from next Monday (October 13). To ensure that the iPads are fully utilised as a learning tool in 2015, the College is running a staff Professional Learning day on Friday, October 31. Staff will be involved with specific ‘app’ sessions and training. This is a student free day.
Mark Sheehan Principal Term 4 Welcome back to all students and families for the start of Term 4. 2015 Subject Selections Thanks to all families in supporting their students in their 2015 subject selections. Initial Year 11 & 12 Subject allocations were sent home at the end of Term 3 and changes will need to be finalised this week. Current Year 9 students will be interviewed over the next weeks to finalise their Year 10 electives for 2015. Once completed 2015 Year 10 and Year 9 initial confirmation letters will be sent home.
2015 Italy Trip Unfortunately the proposed 2015 Italy trip has been cancelled. There were not enough students and families who expressed interest in the trip to make it viable. Mrs Conte will contact all families to organise refunds of any deposits. We hope that in 2017 we will have enough interest to run the trip. John Christie Deputy Principal (Staff) Parents & Friends Meeting There will be a Parents & Friends meeting Wednesday, 29th October at 7.30pm.