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LEARN HOW TO BANK ON YOUR MEMORY
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St Leonard’s College is a coeducational, Uniting Church College, with almost equal numbers of boys and girls. The school has two campuses in Melbourne, one in Brighton and one at Patterson River. The Brighton Campus, which caters for students from ELC to year 12 has over 1400 students, and the Cornish Campus at Patterson River has approximately 320 students from ELC to year 10.
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The College enjoys an enviable academic record, offering both VCE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma at years 11 and 12. The Reggio Emilia philosophy of early years education underpins the Junior School curriculum and the College is accredited to offer the IB Primary Years Programme at both campuses. Cocurricular activities are viewed as an essential part of College life, rather than an option, and include academic, artistic, community and sporting opportunities. The College has been recognised for many of its programs, particularly its sustainable education program and recently the Cornish Campus was named the Sustainable School of the Year by the University of NSW.
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2011 Scholarships Each year the College offers academic, general excellence and performing arts scholarships to boys and girls presently at any school.
You can find us at…. Brighton Campus ELC – year 12, over 1,400 students 163 South Road, Brighton East VIC 3187 Phone 9909 9300 Facsimile 9592 3439 Cornish Campus at Patterson River ELC – year 10, over 320 students 65 Riverend Road, Bangholme VIC 3175 Phone 9773 1011 Facsimile 9773 1726 The best people to contact are… Enrolment inquiries Beryl McMillan, Director Community Relations ph 9909 9300 or email enrolment@stleonards.vic.edu.au
Applications close 21 February 2010 and are accepted on-line at www.stleonards.vic.edu.au
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Small school, big school, great school! Meet our new Principal, Mr Stuart Davis at our information sessions in February.
Cornish Campus Monday 8 February at 10.00am for a tour of the campus on a school day and a chance to talk with staff.
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St Leonard’s College provides an education and environment to suit all students. From our smaller campus at Patterson River to our larger Brighton Campus that caters to students up to year 12 and offers both the VCE and the International Baccalaureate.
Saturday 27 February at 10.00am for an information session and tour.
Cornish Campus Patterson River
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CALL FOR 2011 ENTRY SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSIONS
ACT IN YOUR OWN BEST INTERESTS
It’s not too late to improve my memory? Phew! I was so pleased to read our story (page 8) about tips and tricks for making your memory work more efficiently. I was also relieved the adage that practice makes perfect even applies when you’re trying to train brain cells. Rest assured, however, that our expert is not an advocate of rote learning or learning without understanding or comprehension. Some of the suggestions even sound like fun. Speaking of fun – that’s probably the picture that’s conjured when you think about teenagers taking a gap year abroad. However, increasing numbers of school leavers are having more than fun; they are paying to do volunteer work in a developing country for at least part of their year. See page 10 to read about the experience of Melbourne’s Lily Colley when she was working in a kindergarten in rural Peru.
St Michael’s Grammar School is now accepting applications for the following 2011 entry scholarships: • • • • • •
Academic (Years 7 and 10 only) Drama/Dance (Years 7 to 10) Instrumental Music (Years 7 to 10) Choral Music (Years 7 to 10) General Excellence (Years 7 to 10) General Excellence – for children of Old Michaelians (Year 7 only)
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Our scholarship program is designed to increase opportunities for students with particular strengths, talents and abilities, who have a desire to contribute to the vitality of school life. A guiding principle of the program is the provision of opportunities for those students who for financial reasons may not be able to attend St Michael’s. Students may apply for only one category of scholarship. All scholarships are open to both new and current students of
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Kindergarten is, of course, part of the vital early years in education. It seems there is always something we can do to help stimulate the developing brain. In this edition of Dux (page 22), we look at the value of an oldie but a goodie – the saying and singing of rhymes and songs. One of the benefits of saying traditional rhymes is the exposure children get to words and phrases they do not hear in everyday life, thus expanding their vocabularies. And (excuse me for jumping forward several years) research shows that children with excellent vocabularies at age seven go on to do well in their final years of schooling. You’ll also find the most popular songs and rhymes among Australian children as part of our story. Finally, don’t miss our handy school-year calendar on the inside back cover. Enjoy the read, Kristin Owen Education editor owenk@leadernewspapers.com.au
St Michael’s. Applications close Sunday 21 February 2010. If you would like your child’s education to flourish through encouragement and investigation, questioning and reflection, now is the time to act. Full details on the scholarships are available at www.stmichaels.vic.edu.au or call us on +61 3 8530 3310 to discuss how the vibrant and inspiring culture of St Michael’s Grammar School can help shape your child’s learning journey. St Michael’s is a creative and caring school, which celebrates the diversity of its community. We aim to be the benchmark among innovative, co-educational schools in Australia.
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FILLING THE GAP A gap year can be more than a holiday. It can be soul-inspiring work
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Mind games I always tell students that you must understand something before you memorise it DANIEL DOBOS, MENTAL BLANK
So a drive has begun to encourage a fitness campaign for the brain. Just as health groups seek to get us all off the couch, memory experts recommend we take our minds out for a walk by engaging in memory training to improve
how we gain and retain knowledge. These types of brain games are finding enthusiasts at both ends of the age spectrum. Older people are using such exercises to keep their minds sharp and potentially reduce the risk of
dementia. For students and the young, the aims are to employ the brain and seek to improve their exam results and study techniques. Daniel Dobos, of Mental Blank, conducts popular clinics for schools about improving learning strategies by making better use of one’s memory banks. His business also extends to presentations for adults and professional groups. “At seminars I sometimes like to get everyone’s attention by memorising
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The V.A.L.U.E of clever thinking Memory specialist Daniel Dobos explains how he uses ďŹ ve elements to aid and improve his learning.
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VISUALISATION – Try to ďŹ nd a relationship with an image for each fact or word you want to retain. ASSOCIATION – Try to link two distinct elem ents together. It can be as simple as linking something old with something new. The aim is to establish in your mind a two-w ay connection between the elements. LOCATION – Location is a great sensory tool. When forming a visual memory cue, it can help if you create a unique location or perspective for it. UNUSUAL – The more quirky the image, the better you will remember it. Creating an unusual aspect to your visual cue can help to “jogâ€? the memory. EMOTIONAL – Emotional experiences form some of the most signiďŹ cant and deep-set memories in our mind. Applying aspects of this emotional intellect can become an asset to learning. Think of it as a “shockâ€? tactic.
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extend far beyond gaining better scores at school. Mental health workers and academics are increasingly interested in the important role memory has in a child’s general development. Sydney University conducts a Child Memory Clinic which helps children and teens with memory difďŹ culties which impact negatively on their daily lives. Mr Dobos said the memory principles do serve many practical purposes. In an educational context, he said it is important to remember what the goal of study should be. “I always tell students that you must understand something before you memorise it,â€? he said. “There are times, with something like a list of facts, when just memorising it may be enough. But mostly what you need to have is a comprehension of just what you are trying to learn. Memory can be an amazing tool, but just like any other tool you have to know how to use it.â€? Researchers who study how the brain retains knowledge have found that visual memory can be more effective than auditory memory. Or, what we see is easier to recall than what we hear. To remember difďŹ cult facts, Mr Dobos suggests creating mental pictures. The concept is not new, but it is a skill that few apply. The example he provides is of a languages student trying to remember that the Spanish word for “tableâ€? is “mesaâ€?. His method of doing so would be to associate “mesaâ€? with something visual, for instance, making a mess. “So in my head what I do is associate ‘mesa’ with an image of a very messy table, with something strange like soft toys strewn over it. When I next hear ‘mesa’, my brain responds with this very quirky image, and there’s the table beneath all that mess. “We’ve had some really pleasing results with students through VCE Success,â€? Mr Dobos said. “And I don’t mean just in terms of getting better marks, but also by improving their conďŹ dence and their willingness to try different things.â€? More: vcesuccess.com.au
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all the names on the attendance roll,â€? Mr Dobos said. “The best I’ve done so far is recalling 114 names in 15 minutes.â€? Mr Dobos, 31, is quick to point out he’s not a freak – he’s a regular guy who ďŹ nds keeping his mind and memory sharp to be not only useful but a fun hobby. He is also a person who has practised what he now preaches. Mr Dobos achieved high grades at VCE level and completed engineering and law degrees at Melbourne University before founding Mental Blank. His business now includes targeted assistance to VCE students through his program, VCE Success. The program covers not only memory and learning strategies, but more general aspects of study such as exam technique, note taking and, importantly, how to relax even during the demands of the VCE period. “One of the things I aim to do is take some of that stress away. If someone is spending a lot of time studying but they are not doing it effectively, then that is obviously not an intelligent use of their time,â€? Mr Dobos said. One senior school head in Melbourne, Jacqui Goldenberg, arranged for more than 80 students to participate in an intensive skills session presented by Mr Dobos late last year. The students, all in years 10 and 11, were intending to study towards their VCE this year. “It’s always good for our students to be exposed to different methods of learning,â€? said Ms Goldenberg, who was the school’s VCE co-ordinator last year. “I do see a real value in the learning methods that were demonstrated. Some of the memory techniques, while being simple, you can then apply to more elaborative techniques that are required in other subjects.â€? Ms Goldenberg said the existing format for VCE examinations still required a high element of memory-based knowledge to complement skills in comprehension and communication. This meant any improvement in memory could lead to a student being more conďŹ dent about their studies and their potential to do well. The beneďŹ ts of memory training
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Intermission A GAP YEAR CAN BE A PAUSE FOR A CAUSE
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ily Colley knew she was a long way from home when on her second day of working at a kindergarten in rural Peru she suddenly found herself left in charge of a classroom of 25 children, none of whom spoke English. “The teacher just told me she was leaving for the day and I’d have to take over,” said Lily, 19, of Greensborough. “All the children spoke Spanish and I’d hardly even met them. I thought to myself ‘this isn’t something you’d experience every day back in Australia’.” Lily is one of the increasing number of Victorian students choosing to take a gap year between completing high school and starting tertiary studies to travel abroad and work as a volunteer in a developing country. Lily, who completed her VCE in 2008, was based in the village of Urubamba in Peru’s Sacred Valley region. She spent two months in mid 2009 working as a kindergarten aide while living with a young family, experiencing a culture and
lifestyle far removed from what she knew in Melbourne. “It really opened my eyes,” Lily said. “In Australia we are just so lucky and you don’t even realise it. It was my first trip overseas and it was a real challenge to adjust to the living conditions and do all I could to help the local people while I was there.” In recent years taking a gap year has become an accepted rite of passage in Western Europe, especially in Great Britain. Even Prince William and Prince Harry availed of the gap year to experience different cultures, try their hand at various volunteer roles and travel in a number of countries around the world. Prince Harry’s gap year included a stay in Australia, working as a jackaroo in the Queensland outback for two months. Now, the gap year concept is growing in popularity here, with young people such as Lily delaying the start of their tertiary studies or traineeships to embark on a volunteer adventure. The growth of interest in gap-year
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A world of opportunity KNOW WHY YOU’RE GOING If you only want an overseas holiday, then book an overseas holiday, don’t sign up for a volunteer position abroad. Gap-year volunteers will find they enter communities where people are relying on them to do jobs. UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCES Living standards will be far simpler than what you know. At times it is going to prove a tough adjustment. SEEK ANSWERS BEFORE YOU TRAVEL It’s vital to ask questions about where you will be going, the work and what is expected of you. Also, research any company or agent offering to find you a gap-year position. SET REALISTIC GOALS You have to accept you’re not going to change the world. However, you can make a real difference to people’s lives. LOOK BEYOND THE WORK While you are helping others, making new friends, expanding your life skills and having a fantastic adventure are all part of the experience of a gap year.
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people. “I found myself working with people from all over the world, which really added to the fun,” Lily said. “Between the family I lived with and the other volunteers, I made some really great friends.” Lily said her parents had been supportive of her plans to defer university. She believes her time abroad and the year’s break has helped her mature and has proved a good preparation for her next challenge, studying health science and speech pathology this year. More: projects-abroad.com.au
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conservation projects, such as getting involved in animal refuges,” he said. Students should be aware that there is a cost to working as a volunteer. As examples, Mr Pashley said a client with his company may pay $3000 for a three-month placement in India, or $5000 for a similar time in Peru. The fee would cover insurance, accommodation and administrative support, but excludes flight costs and pocket money. “You are paying your way but most of our clients will tell you it was well worth it,” he said. “It’s a different type of education. It’s not about books and passing exams, it’s about personal development and experiencing life in countries you may never have even considered before.” Mr Pashley said there are more females than males involving themselves with volunteer work during their gap years. “The young women just seem more mature and better equipped to handle some of the difficult situations our volunteers find themselves helping with.” Working abroad in your gap year does not have to be a solo experience. Groups of friends can arrange to work on a project together. Volunteers who do travel on their own can find themselves immersed in a community of volunteers and local
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placements has resulted in a number of companies and travel agencies providing support and services to students seeking volunteer roles. Will Pashley, Australian director of Projects Abroad, said his company receives about 1000 queries from young students each year. He said Projects Abroad had about 200 Australians working overseas as volunteers last year. “While it’s called a gap year, what you find is most people volunteer for between two and six months, and then do some independent travel before returning home,” Mr Pashley said. “For most of the young people it is their first time travelling on their own. Everything is new, from the food they eat to their living quarters to the work they are doing, so their batteries can run down after a while.” Projects Abroad provides volunteers to more than 100 independent projects around the world. These include locations in Africa, Asia, South America and Eastern Europe. Mr Pashley said it was important for a young person to find a gap-year position which suited their interests. “We find a lot of young people are willing to work in orphanages and schools supporting children, and others have a real interest in human rights and
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At Wesley, we believe in a true education. One that realises the full potential of every girl and boy through a rich and diverse coeducational program. One that offers not only outstanding academic results but also a real focus on the Arts, Outdoor Education, Sport and Community. Visit www.wesleycollege.net or call + 61 3 8102 6888 for more information.
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parents. Educators are concerned an increasing number of parents are lacking in conďŹ dence when it comes to helping their kids with mathematical and number problems. Even primary school maths may sometimes prove too difďŹ cult for mum and dad. This parental fear of maths can have a detrimental effect on a child’s learning, with the inference that maths is “hardâ€? creating a negative attitude towards the subject in the student’s mind. Melbourne-based author and former teacher Bill Handley says the modern reliance on calculators and computers has changed the way people approach mathematics. “I’ve had young students tell me that if God intended us to use our brains, he wouldn’t have given us calculators,â€? Mr Handley said. “My answer is there is nothing wrong with using a calculator, but using a calculator
without also using your brain is likely to get you into trouble.� Mr Handley has written books such as Speed Maths for Kids and Teach Your Children Tables, which aim to develop the maths skills and understanding of all family members. He said he can understand why some adults and school students have such a fear of maths because it requires a methodical, step-by-step approach to learning. “The fact is maths is a tough subject,� Mr Handley said. “You can skip a year in history or geography and still hope to do well in your course. But miss a week in maths, or miss the basics, and you are really going to struggle to catch up or have it make sense to you.� Mr Handley said it is important for both parents and children to remember that learning maths should be fun. He said his own methods of teaching have proved popular overseas as well as in Australia because he promotes the enjoyment and challenges that maths can provide.
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Follow your heart Sacré Cœur Open Day Sunday 28 February from 1:30pm to 4:00pm. Come and see what makes Sacré Cœur so distinctive. See our school in action, meet our students and talk to our friendly staff.
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McKinnon Secondary College fosters a love of learning. We develop creative young people with integrity and resilience who strive to achieve their best. We recognise and celebrate success, respect diversity, encourage cooperation, and promote community participation. The core values we develop and encourage in our students are: Respect, Integrity, Resilience, Community, Creativity and Success.
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Brighton Secondary College
Mordialloc College invites you to experience our exciting learning programs
OPEN AFTERNOON 2010 Saturday 1st May, 2pm–4pm Tour the Learning Centre
• Innovative programs • Strong tradition • Positive learning environment
OPEN NIGHT 2010 Tuesday 4th May, 7pm–8.30pm See our College at work
Year 7 Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) 2011 intake information will be available at the open events. SEAL Registration for 2011 close Friday 7th May 2010
SEAL Information Night Wednesday March 3rd, 7.30pm
SEAL Entrance Exam for 2011 Saturday 8th May 2010
Please contact the school on 9580 1184 to arrange a guided tour with the Assistant Principal.
SEAL Entrance Exam Open Night Wednesday May 5th, 7.30pm
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120 Marriage Rd, East Brighton Phone 9592 7488 Principal: Julie Podbury E: brighton.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au www.brightonsc.vic.edu.au
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s"xc Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah Colleges Educating for life Our students enjoy an innovative Jewish and General studies curriculum supported by state of the art facilities. Renowned for outstanding academic achievement, Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah Colleges provides a caring and nurturing environment that maximises each student’s potential. Due to unprecedented demand we have opened a third girls prep class for 2010 and have limited spaces available. Long term scholarships for new entry
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Words of wonder
Australia’s most popular nursery rhymes, songs and chants
RHYMES ARE MORE THAN CHILD’S PLAY, WRITES FAY BURSTIN
● This Little Piggy ● Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star ● Humpty Dumpty ● Round and Round the Garden
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onsense rhymes about cows jumping over the moon, mice running up clocks and giant eggs falling off walls have enthralled children for centuries. But while they squeal with delight as this little piggy goes “wee wee wee” all the way home, something profound is happening in children’s rapidly developing brains. Education experts now agree that traditional nursery rhymes, chants and songs have a significant effect on helping develop children’s abilities to communicate, read and write. An early childhood specialist, Bridie Raban from the University of Melbourne’s Graduate School of Education, said singing and reciting nursery rhymes to young children is now regarded as the first step towards developing literacy skills. Rhyming and alliteration encourage children to listen carefully to words.“All the research evidence points to the fact that rhymes and songs alert children to the patterns in language …and give them the opportunity
● Baa, Baa, Black Sheep ● Ring-a-Ring-a-Roses ● Rock-a-bye Baby ● Waltzing Matilda ● Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree ● I’m a Little Teapot ● Bananas in Pyjamas ● Five Little Ducks ● Old MacDonald had a Farm ● This Old Man
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to hear sounds that go together, known as phonemic awareness,’’ Prof Raban said. But there may be more than just science at work here. Renowned Australian children’s folklorist, academic and writer June Factor says familiarity is one of the keys to early learning. She believes popular nursery rhymes should form the basis of children’s first reading material.
“When children are familiar with the material, they are highly motivated and can make good guesses,’’ Dr Factor said. “Much of children’s early attempts at reading are guesses and if they make too many mistakes they lose heart. But if the first books are built on what they already know, they can’t go wrong and it gives them confidence to keep going.”
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St Bede’s College
A CATHOLIC SECONDARY COLLEGE FOR BOYS CONDUCTED IN THE LASALLIAN TRADITION
St. Bede’s College prides itself on providing an education which is strong in the academic, cultural and sporting areas. We are committed to a lifelong learning experience to ensure that our students receive quality education, so that they pursue excellence in all aspects of school life.
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The College has a population of 1380 students and offers a wide curriculum to cater for the diversified needs of our boys. Following the development of the St. Bede’s Strategic Plan (2008 – 2013), the College has embarked on a building program focusing on a new Performing Arts Centre with construction commencing late 2009.
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Want to discover more?
Our subject offerings range from the Arts to VET and VCAL. We have a state of the art Computer Centre and specialist Science and Technology facilities. Most important of all, however, is our professional and committed teaching and auxiliary staff. St. Bede’s maintains a fine tradition which is based on providing our boys with an education which is human and Christian. These two principles are the key to all College educational endeavours. We have a strong pastoral emphasis, based on the important and strong relationships developed between students and teachers.
2 Mentone Pde, Mentone Vic Tel (03)9582 5999 Fax (03)9582 5757 Website: http://www.stbedes.catholic.edu.au
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HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW GLEN EIRA? • Highly professional and committed teams of staff • Students focused on their learning across ALL year levels • Excellent VCE results • Programs which engage and extend students, both inside and outside the classroom • Constantly improving facilities including new theatre and new outdoor fitness facilities • YOUR school – ready and waiting to serve OUR community
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Lauriston is a non-denominational school for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12. The school balances world class academic results, unique education programs (including our Year 9 at Howqua) and an exciting range of extra-curricular activities.
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Chelsea Central Childcare & Kindergarten
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BLOOMING GOOD CHILDCARE! Our Kinder program includes science discovery, geography, mathematics, languages, music, gardening, gym and yoga. Based on the latest research into 0-6yrs brain development, Our programs help children develop their autonomy, and fulfi l their need to learn and discover. That is why our kinder kids are given the opportunity to write, read –word recognitionand use computers. Our qualifi ed kindergarten teachers design an individual program for each child, based on the child’s own development. Our philosophy is about guiding and encouraging the children’s active mind, and help them bloom! www.chelseachildcare.com.au
71 Blantyre Ave & 29 Woodbine Gr Chelsea 106 McLeod Road, Patterson Lakes
Bonkers Beat ® Music Kinder & Childcare ATTENTION: Parents of 3 to 5 Year Old Children… Our unique music kinder combines Russian, Kodaly and Orff methods to stimulate your child’s social, intellectual and emotional development.
7 reasons Why Bonkers Beat Music Kinder is Special! •Bonkers Beat ® & Bonkers Gym ®, Literacy, Maths & Drama, Arts & Crafts, Yoga & Meditation, Language program, Caring & Professional Staff. Bonkers Beat is proud to offer 3 & 4 year old groups and Transition Prep programs for 2010! Give your child the best start with a kinder where learning happens through music! Limited places, BOOK NOW! www.bonkersbeat.com.au
Ph: 9772 3351 Ph: 9773 3100
Brighton East - 9530 6601 Aspendale - 9587 8786
Juggles Occasional Childcare
Highett Pre School
An Early Learning Experience with a difference
www.juggles.com.au
Highett Pre-School is a community run kindergarten offering 3 and 4 year old programs. Our experienced and friendly staff create a welcoming, enjoyable and safe centre in which our children can develop skills as they explore the carefully planned environment. Children learn best through play, especially when they are happy, comfortable and motivated with ‘hands on’ activities that they can touch, feel and see. Our educational program encourages children to become confi dent and independent and enhances their physical, social, intellectual, language and emotional development. Most of all – we believe our children should have fun! We offer 3 and 4 year old programs. Please feel free to pop in and see us in action. Mon-Thurs 8:30am to 4:15pm, Fri 8:30am – 12:45pm
4B/10 Jamieson St, Cheltenham Ph: 8521 3547
3 Station St, Highett. Ph: 9555 8441
Elite Petites - Development & Educational Centre
Roseberry House Early Learning Centres
Childcare that is committed to a higher standard. This unique early learning centre is only 40 places, creating an unsurpassed environment of safety, security and exceptional educational programs, for 10 babies, 15 toddlers and 15 kinders. In a small home-like environment, all meals are cooked on-site, and the qualifi ed, professional and experienced staff, enthusiastically provide a nurturing and stimulating program. We have a developmental play based program for Babies and a separate sleep room. The Toddlers enjoy progressional learning, while we have a comprehensive Kinder program for 3 & 4 year olds, with specialist computer and dance classes. Limited vacancies are available, so enquire between the Centre’s operating hours of 7:00am – 6:00pm. PRIVATELY OWNED AND OPERATED – See you soon!
Roseberry House are two family owned and operated Child Care Centres and Kindergartens situated in Bentleigh and Glenhuntly. We offer High Quality care for children aged between 1-5 years. Both centres are Nationally Accredited and operate well above State regulations, we offer additional staff members in all our rooms. The centres follow a child based refl ection style programming process and also offer Hey De Ho Music Sessions and a Specialist movement teacher. Our kinder rooms have in house computers, PMP, Library and cooking, plus lots more. Please phone or email bentleigh@roseberryhouse.com.au glenhuntly@roseberryhouse.com.au to fi nd out more or view our centres
5 Hallmark Road, Mordialloc. Phone 9580 0809
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Kids Company Child Care Centres
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Well established privately owned centres with friendly, qualifi ed and experienced team of staff. Nutritional meals prepared daily on the premise by our cook. Fun and inviting developmental programs for children 0-5 years. Funded Kindergarten programs and School Holiday Program Extra activities include: Computer Gym, Active Fun, Possum Pottery. Cheltenham also offers Swimming and language Lessons.
Do you have the future of Australian sport in your backyard? To nominate a sports star, call your local Leader editor or email contactus@leadernewspapers.com.au * Nominee must be competing at or above state level to be eligible.
Website: www.kidscompany.com.au Email: bevkcc@tpg.com.au Visit our centres for a tour and information pack
Beaumaris Cheltenham Sandringham Phone 9553 4494
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We believe in teaching the whole child and developing strong connections and relationships with the school community. Our programs are designed to cater for the individual needs of a diverse range of students and offer extension and enrichment activities at all levels. Particular emphasis is placed on school/family partnerships, student wellbeing, literacy and numeracy and the integration of ICT across the curriculum. Our award winning Kids’ Cafe promotes healthy eating and lifestyle choices, utilises our new veggie garden and encourages a range of sustainability concepts.
Discover The Spirit At The Heart Of St Mary’s St Mary’s is a dynamic, award winning Catholic school offering an educational experience designed to inspire community values, personal wellbeing and academic achievement. Together we can inspire your child to shine at school and beyond
Broome Avenue MENTONE
ph.9583 4935
Discover the reasons for our outstanding record of success. • Developing the knowledge, capability, and confidence of your child • Meeting and exceeding National and State expectations in Literacy and Numeracy • Providing a creative focus to explore issues and aspirations • Provide a sense of belonging and inclusion within our small school community
BLACK ROCK PRIMARY SCHOOL • Quality Instruction • Passionate teachers! • Happy, healthy students • Parallel Classes in Years 5 & 6 • SEAL (Accelerated Learning) Years 3 & 4 • Interactive White Boards • Artistic /Performing Arts Community • Thinking & Inquiry Learning • We know how to make learning FUN
“WE KNOW EACH OTHER.” St Mary’s Primary School 59 Holyrood Street, Hampton, 3188 Ph. 9521 9335 office@smhampton.catholic.edu.au Fx. 9598 3240 www.smhampton.catholic.edu.au
A special education setting for students with a mild intellectual disability
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Providing the best learning environment for your child
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Information tour and briefing on the new Years 5-8 Learning Centre and Program Tuesday 23 March 2010 5.00pm–6.00pm (bookings essential)
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Tours with the Principal Tuesday 9 March 2010 5.00pm–6.00pm (bookings essential) For further information, please contact Admissions on 9862 9200 or enrolments@mggs.vic.edu.au MGGS 86 Anderson Street South Yarra 3141 www.mggs.vic.edu.au
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ENROLMENTS FOR 2011 INVITED NOW Berendale School is a Secondary setting for students with mild intellectual disability.
ELC-Year 12 Co-Educational Independent School
Picture of Excellence
Our College is a community school with a Greek Orthodox perspective. We provide the best in Australian and global education in the pursuit of excellence of the “whole person” academically, spiritually, emotionally, physically and socially. We work closely with families to guide our students as individuals throughout their education at the College. We are proud of our students and the people they become.
Guided Tours 9-10.30am every Wednesday For enquiries please call 9569 6128 77 - 81 Willesden Rd Oakleigh 3166
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Head space SOMETIMES THE JOURNEY GETS TOUGH
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While his book looks at a range of mental health problems such as psychosis, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder and eating disorders, Dr Carr-Gregg said depression is the most common form of mental disorder suffered by teens. The 2009 National Survey of Young Australians, involving 48,000 people aged 11-24, found drugs, body image and suicide were their top concerns. It was revealed last year that a cluster of teens at a Victorian school had taken their own lives. Schoolyard bullying and cyber bullying leave their teen victims depressed and in despair, and statistics show that one in five young people will suffer depression before they turn 18 for a range of reasons. For parents, the average adolescent journey can be annoying, tiresome and challenging, while for an adolescent with depression or other mental illness, it is heartbreaking and needs intervention. The key to tackling depression, Dr
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A Catholic Boys Regional College Committed to the Lasallian Vision of Education
NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR YEAR 7, 2011 A Transition Program works with primary schools, De La Salle College, Malvern, St Bede’s College, Mentone, and TAFEs. St James College is a member of the Southern Independent Schools Association, providing opportunities in academic, cultural, creative and sporting activities.
St James Catholic Regional Boys’ College, East Bentleigh, addresses students’ growth, assisting their development and appreciation of society. St James College recognises the importance of the pastoral care and middle years of schooling. Year 7 - 8 students build breadth and depth. Year 9 - 10 students develop independence, following Pathways Courses, VCE and VET studies.
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MIND YOUR TEENS 29 Worrying signs that a teen is clinically depressed may include : ● They remain tearful, sullen and out of sorts for
two weeks or more ● They appear to lose interest in life and don’t
enjoy things that once gave them pleasure ● They have trouble sleeping ● They are apathetic and excessively tired ● They have trouble thinking and concentrating ● They gain or lose a lot of weight ● They have unexplained headaches, stomach
aches or other pains ● They make comments such as, “I feel rotten
inside”, “I just want it all to end”, or “Soon, I won’t be a problem for everyone” Carr-Gregg said. They lack the emotional maturity to understand the normal changes they are going through. “One of the most important messages I’d like to give those parents is one that relates to optimistic thinking. “Prof Martin Seligman wrote The Optimistic Child and has created a branch of psychology called positive psychology. “One of his claims is that if we can teach young children the capacity for optimistic thinking and positive self-talk, we halve the
rate of depression and anxiety as they go through adolescence. “We have to help our children when they’re growing up to identify unhelpful thinking, black-and-white thinking, catastrophising. “If we can get them to look at their explanatory style, look out for the ‘shoulds’, the ‘oughts’, the ‘musts’ and the ‘can’ts’ – the rigid self-talk – it enables us to model for them a way to challenge those unhelpful ways of thinking.”
Dr Carr-Gregg says: DON’T FOCUS ON SUICIDE “It’s unhelpful. We need to focus on what leads up to suicide. If we can identify these mental health issues early then we stand a much better chance of helping young people who might be at risk of taking their own lives by getting them that early treatment. If we can address the depression issue we simultaneously address the issue of youth suicide.” EARLY TREATMENT “Mental health problems can stop your young person from tackling developmental tasks, but the good news is that early intervention, early treatment, is associated with a good outcome.” PREDISPOSITION “People are born with a certain disposition, a personality, a temperament that predisposes them to depression. Let’s say your mum and your dad were both born with depression. That gives you what we call a genetic loading. We know that adverse life events can happen – a separation, a divorce, a trauma, a chronic illness, sexual assault – and that seems to trigger the depression in people who are predisposed to it.” When to Really Worry,
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Carr-Gregg said, is reading changes in behaviour, outlook and attitude. He admits this is easier said than done during a time in a child’s life defined by massive changes as the norm. “The challenge for mums and dads is to become the world expert on their kids,” Dr Carr-Gregg said. “And if you get to know the way in which your kids operate usually, you’re in a much better position to look for the changes when they occur. “The difficulty with adolescence generally is that it’s a time of change and it’s very difficult to distinguish between what is normal teenage behaviour – mood swings, slamming doors, not paying attention, blurting stuff out – and what constitutes a clinical condition.” While acceptable sadness can last a day or two, depression is a sustained despair lasting more than two weeks. Dr Carr-Gregg reveals that the average delay between the onset of mental illness and its diagnosis is between five and 15 years. The first port of call if you are worried is your GP, the person at the gateway to the healthcare system and the one to direct you to specialist help if needed. The adolescent brain remains fragile and under-developed until its owner is well into their 20s. “What’s not understood enough is that the teenage brain is a work in progress,” Dr
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Shelford 2009 Year 12 Results compared to the rest of the nation 70%
Information Morning – Saturday 20 March – Tours at 10am and 11am, Principal’s Address at 10.30am
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Music Scholarships for Years 5, 7, 9 and 11
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Visit Shelford, discover what a difference a Shelford education will make for your daughter and meet our new Principal Mrs Polly Flanagan.
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General Excellence Awards for Years 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 11
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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT SCHOOL TERMS 2010 – Term 1: Monday, February 1, to Friday, March 26; Term 2: Monday, April 12, to Friday, June 25; Term 3: Monday, July 12, to Friday, September 17. Student-free day: Monday, August 9; Term 4: Monday, October 4, to Friday, December 17. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2010 – New Year’s Day January 1; Australia Day January 26; Labour Day March 8; Good Friday April 2; Easter Monday April 5; Anzac Day Holiday April 26; Queen’s Birthday June 14; Melbourne Cup Day November 2; Christmas Day December 25; Boxing Day December 26.
Cheltenham Secondary College is a dynamic learning community built on the sound foundations of high academic achievement, good discipline and shared values of “Responsibility, “Personal Best”, “Respect” and “Sense of Community”. Cheltenham’s students are friendly, co-operative, ambitious and keen. Many readily and enthusiastically embrace leadership,they compete strongly yet fairly, and willingly have a go at new challenges.
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Cheltenham Secondary College They consistently achieve outstanding VCE results. Our students are our greatest ambassadors. Our College community is proud of its traditions in academic achievement, on the sporting field, and in the performing and creative arts. I extend a warm invitation to visit the school and see the “Cheltenham difference” for yourself. Keith Muller - Principal
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Mentone Grammar is acknowledged as a dynamic learning environment with outstanding opportunities for boys and girls from ELC to Year 12. Our unique education model, where Middle School students in Years 5-9 learn in separate gender classes, with all other year levels coeducational, reflects modern thinking that boys and girls develop differently during various stages of adolescence. Best of both worlds - all years learn together except Years 5-9 where girls and boys learn apart Excellent teachers and outstanding results in a caring values-based community Outstanding facilities including state-of-the-art Science Centre and a new junior school opening soon
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