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Newsletter Edition 12, July 28th 2016
From the Principal Welcome! College Feast Day
Coming Events July 2016 Fri 29th Year 12 TIS Deakin University
August 2016 Mon 1st Year 11 Retreat Information Evening Mon 1st Immersions and World Challenge Launch Mon 1st Year 9 Marinet Science Excursion Mon 1st VCAL 2017 Parent Information Evening Tues 2nd Unit 4 Outdoor Education Ski Trip Tues 2nd Year 9 - 12 GISSA Soccer Tues 2nd Parents and Friends’ Association Meeting Wed 3rd Year 7 and 8 GISSA Basketball A more detailed calendar is on the last page.
As you are aware, Tuesday was a special day for our school community - our annual celebration of the Feast of St Ignatius of Loyola. The 31st of July is the traditional feast day for St Ignatius of Loyola. Falling on a Sunday this year, we have obviously decided to celebrate it in the preceding week. The photographs on Page 5, 8, 12 and 16 of this newsletter, thank you to Mr David Alexander, provide some indication of the activities and atmosphere on what was a very positive and enjoyable day of celebration for our school community. Thank you to Deputy Principal, Mr Paul Lewis for coordinating the day, Mr Brendan Nicholls for organising the Liturgy and the Senior Students involved in helping organise the day. Well done to the students for the way they enthusiastically participated. And thank you to the staff for all they did to make this day a special one. The day commenced with a full school assembly. It was great to see that a number of parents were present.
I was also very pleased that Jesuit Priest, Fr Gerry Healy SJ was able to be present to help us celebrate our identity as an Ignatian school. Our college commenced as a Jesuit Partner school in 2007. So, next year we will celebrate our first decade as Saint Ignatius College Geelong. Fr Healy was one of the key people involved in the establishment of our relationship with the Australian Province of the Jesuits and I express our gratitude for his continuing support. In Australia there are six Partner Schools with the five Jesuit Schools. As a Jesuit Partner School we join with all of these schools and indeed Ignatian institutions from around the world to celebrate our common Ignatian identity at this time. As has become our tradition on Feast Day, we finished the assembly with an acknowledgment of long serving staff members. The staff attended a special afternoon tea after school to celebrate our colleagues’ milestones of service to the college community. ....continued on Page 2
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In Brief This Page: ‘From the Principal’
Congratulations and thank you to the following staff members: Ten Years
Pages 3: Continuation of ‘From the Principal’
Subject selection for 2017
Pages 4: From Rev Fr Kevin Dillon Page 5, 8, 12 and 16: ‘Feast Day’ Photos Page 6: Faith Matters Page 7: Geelong Dance Showcase and Year 12 News
Deanne Allen-Emery
Robyn Frigo
Fifteen Years
Page 11: Victorian Sayembara Lisan Winners 2016 Malcolm Campbell
During term three students in Years 8 - 11 are asked to indicate their preferences for elective subjects for the following year. Whilst considering options at this time it is important to discuss with your daughter / son her / his strengths, interests and post school options and review this every so often.
Page 9 and 10: Fashion News
Page 13: SRC President meets Richard Marles MP and SRC Update
After the assembly the students were involved in a variety of enjoyable activities including a number of social justice fund and awareness raising ones. Money raised on the day will go to Jesuit Mission East Timor and the Geelong Schools Viqueque East Timor initiative.
Claire Hewitt
The Semester One reports would be a helpful springboard into this type of discussion. Our Work and Further Education Coordinator, Mr. Bruce Connor, is also available by appointment to help in this area. And students are welcome to access our Career Centre resources (located in the VCE Centre) by seeing Mr. Connor first.
Page 14: Canteen Roster and PFA
Please keep an eye open for the Parent Information evenings that will be provided to inform you about subject selection.
Page 15: Entertainment Guide Form
Year 7 enrolments 2017
Page 17: ‘Iggy’ as Pop Culture? Why Not? Page 18: Time & Space Events
I am pleased to report very strong interest in the college continued again this year with many more applications than places available for next year.
Andrew Smith Thirty Years
The support provided by the students, staff and parents for the Open Day and enrolment promotion program was a valuable / vital contribution to this success - thank you.
Page 19: What’s happening in the classroom and beyond Page 20: SICG Lego Drive Page 21: Career Expo Ticket Page 22 to 23: Open Days 2016
Greg Fisher Forty Years
Page 24: An evening with Dr Kirsty Gusmao AO Page 25: “Tolerance: a vital ingredient for your child’s success” by Michael Grose Page 26 and 28: Community Notice Board Page 29: College Calender
Jennifer Guinane
The very positive reputation of the college is a commendable result of the commitment of our students, staff and parents to our college community and its continual improvement. As in the past four years, I have enrolled 225 students for Year 7 next year.
Student Leadership 2017
Maree Maurer
It is that time of the year when we start the process for determining next year’s College Captains, Year 12 and 11 Student Leaders and House Captains. This year’s leaders have been great role models and carried out their duties very well and next term they will hand over their roles to the new leaders from this year’s Year 11 and 10 students. ....continued on Page 3
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Can I please ask parents of Year 11 and 10 students to encourage their daughter/son to apply for a leadership position if you think she/he meets the criteria? It is vital for the strength of our school community that we have a capable, committed and enthusiastic student leadership group. And of course there are many benefits for the leaders themselves in taking on the challenges these positions will provide. I am grateful to our Student Leadership Development Coordinator, Mr Anthony Gravener, who has been actively organising and promoting the leadership positions application process.
The positions available for next year are: l
School Captains (two from Year 12)
l School Vice Captains (two from Year 11) l
Arts Captain (one from Year 11 or 12)
l Liturgy Captain (one from Year 11 or 12) l Environment Captain (one from Year 11 or 12) l Justice Captain (one from Year 11 or 12) l Sport Captain (one from Year 11 or 12) l Academic Captain (one from Year 11 or 12)
Applications are now open and close on Monday.
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Application forms (with role descriptions, student leadership policy and procedural details) are available on the College intranet. The link to the forms is http://intranet.ignatius.vic.edu.au/course/ view.php?id=482
l Ignatian Leader (a number from Year 12)
Dates and procedural details can be found on the intranet also.
Year level SRC representatives
All of above automatically become members of Student Council
l House Captains (two per house from Year 12) l House Vice Captains (two per house from Year 11)
Sympathy Our College community is saddened by the news that parent, Mrs. Prue Moate passed away on July 13, 2016. I extend our sympathy to Prue’s loving husband Jonathan and cherished loving children, Lucy (Year 9) and Finn (Year 7). A number of parents, staff, students and I were able to attend Mrs. Moate’s Funeral Service at St Peter’s Church, Ocean Grove, on Tuesday last week. In lieu of flowers, the family requested that donations be made to Saint Ignatius College Geelong, in memory of Prue. I express our gratitude for this very kind and supportive gesture from Mrs. Moate’s family. I also express our gratitude to those people who have kindly made donations, including the Moate family. Thank you for your generosity. May Mrs Moate rest in peace. Please keep Mrs Moate’s family in your thoughts and prayers at this very sad and challenging time. Best wishes
Michael Exton Principal Students enjoying the ‘Talent Show’ in the gym on Feast Day.
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From Fr Kevin Dillon Both at above and at the end of the third column are two photos of jockeys. You’ll recognise the one on the left. It’s Michelle Payne, along with her brother Stevie, immediately after her victory in last year’s Melbourne Cup on Prince of Penzance. The other “jockey” (down below) is my brother Brendan, aged about 16, and dressed in the racing silks of an owner who was a friend of our Dad. Bren has always loved the races - not for the betting (though he does enjoy the occasional “flutter”, but only with occasional success). But he loves the people - the trainers, jockeys, strappers like Stevie Payne, bookmakers, owners - anyone engaged in what is one of Australia’s biggest industries (though most people don’t realise just how big it is). And he loves the horses, noble, courageous and with rare exceptions, gentle animals that have served the human race magnificently over thousands of years. So why the two “jockeys” ? Well, as some of you may know, my brother is a priest, currently Parish Priest of Glen Waverley parish. At the Racing Mass at St. Francis Church in Melbourne last November (the Sunday before the
Cup), Michelle Payne asked my brother the Racing Chaplain) to bless the saddle she would use in the Cup.
Many people today believe the role of the priest in the parish is not sufficiently valued by the Church as a whole.
The rest, as they say, is history! Problem is he didn’t tell me he had done this until AFTER the running of the race!
That may well be true. But in the long run, it doesn’t matter. What does matter is that those who seek solace, help, direction or grace from their priest can usually have a search which is ultimately successful.
I mention all this because this week-end he is celebrating fifty years (that’s half a century) since he was ordained a priest at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. He has spent all of those years in pastoral work, at which he has been extremely competent and highly dedicated. Nearly all those years have been in parishes, the exception being seven as an Army Chaplain, which was really just a different kind of parish. This has all been about “the care of souls”. Maybe an old-fashioned phrase today, but it simply means helping people in their relationship with God and with one another.
Not many people have one job, for one “boss”, for fifty years. Perhaps you might pray for my brother today, in gratitude for his ministry and that of those ordained with him fifty years ago. These days, some people might be sceptical of the value of a priest’s ministry. But Michelle Payne, and perhaps some of those who backed Prince of Penzance, would be unlikely to be among them.
In the under-valued (by some) but critically important ministry to ordinary people in a parish setting, how to best “care for souls” can and will vary enormously from day to another, from one person to another. It’s sharing the happy and the sad, bringing God’s comfort, compassion, forgiveness and love to any and every kind of human experience. Being a priest in a parish, caring for and loving the people who live and work in that part of God’s universe, is as great a privilege as can be entrusted to any human being.
Fr Kevin Dillon, Geelong Deanery Coordinator and Association of Canonical Administrator President OAM
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‘Feast Day’ Assembly Photos
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Faith Matters Prayer
Pilgrims
Merciful God, We entrust to you today the destiny of the world and of every man and woman.
As you know Rhys Lowther (Year 11) and Sophie Thorley (Year 10) are currently travelling to Poland, on pilgrimage to World Youth Day. This weekend they will link up an expected one million pilgrims at Krakow and experience a mass offered by Pope Francis. This mass will be held on Sunday the 31st of July, the feast day of St Ignatius of Loyola.
We entrust to you, in a special way young people of every language, people and nation: Guide and protect them as they walk the complex paths of the world today and give them the grace to reap abundant fruits from their experience of the Krakow World Youth Day. Heavenly Father, grant that we may bear witness to your mercy. Allow the spark of merciful love that you have enkindled within all of us become a fire that can transform hearts and renew the face of the earth. Amen.
Rhys and Sophie have spent many months preparing for their journey and have concentrated on both their logistical and spiritual needs in the lead up to their experience. Their journey will take them well over 30,000km and last for almost two weeks. They will experience many new experiences and meet an enormous number of people as they move towards their destination. Pilgrimages have been a central component of faith for people over many thousands of years. Pilgrims generally travel light, pray often, reflect upon life and God, have a destination that offers a deeper connection with God and an open heart. Pilgrimages allow people to escape the ordinary and experience the extraordinary. Although we are not fortunate enough to be able to make it to Krakow and celebrate and experience such a momentous and faith filled event, we can engage in pilgrimage in our daily life and experience a closer relationship and understanding of God. D.I.Y. Pilgrimage Guide 1. Get outside – make a decision to break out and experience the beautiful gift of nature that we are so fortunate to have. You might head to a beach, a dedicated path or simply walk out the door and keep walking. 2. Get moving – experiencing movement through activity brings us to a deeper awareness of the magnificence of our bodies. This perfection is often something that we overlook. However, as God knitted you together in your mothers womb (Psalm 139:13), He was well aware of the complexity and perfection needed so that your body might do all that is required. 3. Clear your mind – make an attempt to remove distraction. You will find that this will take some effort. We are so
‘busy’ that we do not often stop. But to truly seek God we need to ‘be still’ (Psalm 46:10) and take time to listen for the movements of God in and around us.
4. Be open-minded – As you journey try to do away with what you think God will ‘be’. You may find that God offers himself in a moment of beauty, such as a sunset. He may offer himself as that small inner voice or movement that offers a connection or insight through your conscience. He may simply offer you peace. 5.
Reflect – When your journey ends, whether it is long or short, take the time to reflect and offer thanks. In doing so you make good your relationship with God and will be encouraged to journey again.
St Ignatius of Loyola was a great pilgrim. After his recuperation he traveled across Spain to Manresa. This journey changed him and opened his heart to God. This journey changed his inner nature, the exclusion of what was ordinary and a commitment to seeking God changed Ignatius’ outlook and allowed God to be better witnessed. At the conclusion of his pilgrimage across Spain, he spent nine months at Manresa where he committed himself completely to seeking God. Forsaking everything else, he was able to ‘find God’ and most significantly personally experience God. During this time he reflected upon his experiences deeply and recorded ‘The Spiritual Exercises’, which we continue to practice today. I believe his most profound understanding form this period was Ignatius’ understanding of ‘God in all things’. With this thought in mind we are inspired to look at all we encounter with the expectation that we will see God. This leads us to bring peace to all whom we meet and enables us to live every moment in silent but prodigious prayer. As we offer prayers of intercession for Rhys and Sophie, I would like to encourage you to be inspired by them and set out on a pilgrimage of your own. Long or short, you will benefit positively from the experience. So get out and start your pilgrim’s journey. Seek and you will find ‘God in all things’. Yours in Christ, Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator
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Geelong Dance Showcase A group of dedicated senior dance students juggled rehearsals with exams, work experience and the school holidays to prepare for our College’s debut performance in the Geelong Dance Showcase held at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre on the last day of the school holidays. The Geelong Dance Showcase is a long standing community event, which offers an opportunity for studios and schools from the local Geelong and Colac regions to perform in a combined concert in a non-competitive environment. The senior students presented a collaborative dance routine that featured a range of dance styles and displayed the individual talent of each dancer that was very well received by the audience. Dance is an expanding and valued part of the curriculum here at Saint Ignatius College and the Performing Arts Department are looking forward to the implementation of VCE Dance for our Year 11 and 12 students. Ms Michelle Chambers Learning Area Leader - Performing Arts
Year 12 News After much planning and anticipation, the 2016 Year 12 Winter Formal took place on the 23rd of June. The formal provided an opportunity for students from our school, Sacred Heart College, Saint Joseph’s College and Clonard College to come together for one special evening and celebrate the year so far whilst raising much appreciated funds and awareness for the local Headspace agencies.
Pictured: Molly, Jess, Aurora, Tanna, Emily, Lauren, Gabby, Shae, Kayla, Bridget, Phoebe, Teleisha, Steph, Maddie and Daisy.
We enjoyed music provided by a local DJ, Riley Harman, and a photo booth run by Mr Alexander (photos appeared in Edition 11).
Everyone had a great time, the feedback we heard from students was tremendous and they all thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
This donation will be of great use to youth all around the Geelong region struggling with their mental health and may visit Headspace. A big thank you to everyone involved in this event - the teachers who gave up their time to come along and support us; especially to Mr Alexander for his awesome photography and Mr McLean for his continued support and effort to making the event possible.
It was also a great opportunity for year 12s across the four Catholic Geelong schools to interact and meet new people. The photo booth was a hit with many great photos of students captured with props and costumes on.
We would also like to thank the school, namely Mr Exton for supporting the event but most importantly to all the students that took part and made the evening so enjoyable!
Headspace provides early intervention mental health services to young people and promotes wellbeing. This covers areas such as mental and physical health, work and study support as well as drug and alcohol services.
Claudia Beattie and Noah Hodgson, College Captains.
A Headspace representative, Malcolm Scott, was present on the night. He spoke to the students briefly and brought along drink bottles, stress balls and Frisbees, which added to the atmosphere. The night was a huge success - our school contributed to a record high participation with 76 students getting involved in the evening and a total of over 450 students from all of the 4 schools.
The total money raised for Headspace was a great achievement, with around $5000 being handed over on the night, almost $1000 of which was raised by our students.
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‘Feast Day’ Assembly and Activities Photos
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FASHION NEWS....
NEW EMERGING DESIGNERS STRAIGHT FROM THE SICG CATWALK It was a great semester from the Catwalk Fashions team, with lots of different styles coming through for Spring/Summer 2016. Watch out for these designers of the future coming to a store near you. From left: Heart back dress by Katerina Mifsud, Vintage embroidered dress by Bella DeBoo, Striped square neck top by Sofie Montalo and Shorts by Chloe Hayes, Reversible wrap dress by Claudie Britt, Polka dot poncho by Hannah Power, High waisted pinstripe trousers by Emma Cunningham, Scoop neck dress by Bridget Waring, Off the shoulder dress by Lucy Stephens and Patterned jumpsuit by Kasey Markovic.
CATWALK FASHIONS YEAR 10
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Sayembara Lisan Winners 2016 The Build Up Half way through Term 1 I found out that I would be practicing rehearsed questions in Indonesia that would be involved in a language competition (Sayembara Lisan) that we would take part in the next term. These questions included our name, our age, our friends, our class and our interests. The questions improved our vocabulary and by the time of the competition we knew them back to front. Along with the rehearsed questions, we had to write a paragraph about our friend in Indonesian, which included information about their life. This was very fun because we learnt a lot of Indonesian words that you could use in everyday Indonesia. The language competition had three parts, the rehearsed questions, the paragraph on your friend and unrehearsed questions based on your friend. We were now prepared for the first round of the Sayembara Lisan. On the day of the language competition we arrived at school at 8:00 and got on the bus that was headed for Christian College in Highton. For the next half an hour everyone was excited and nervous to be speaking Indonesian with a teacher they had never met before. The bus ride sounded like a bus in Indonesia with all 58 students practicing their questions and speeches trying to get as much practice in as they could. We arrived at Christian College and one by one we went into one room and found our table, all of the Indonesian teachers helped you if you got stuck and made it a great time.
One week passed and I was so happy to find out I placed 3rd in the competition out of the year nines from the others schools. I attended a celebration night on 15 July along with other successful competitors from the other schools. This was no doubt the best event that I have attended at Saint Ignatius College. Tex Hallam, 9 Faber
The Big Night In the competition we had to answer General Questions that you knew the answer to before the competition, and next we had a paragraph about our friend that we read out. After, the assessor asked us unrehearsed questions about what we had just said about our friend. Nearly each lunchtime we practised with the Bu’s to help us get the best result possible. We were practising right until we went into the assessor room, and when we went in there we were not nervous at all, as we knew what we were talking about. For the Finals, we had to go to Melbourne University, to do the same as what we had to do at Christian College. We walked into the building to sign ourselves off and then we practised beforehand till we went in. When you go in they ask you about 3-5 General Questions and, once you finish your friend speech, two questions about what you had just said.
When we walked into the building we saw people walking around trying to remember their speech and parents trying to rehearse with their children before they go in at the last minute. The Friday awards night was really good! We walked in and received a drink bottle and Indonesian food - there was banana leaf around rice, vegetable and chicken schnitzel and pumpkin tart. When the presentation began there were four Indonesian dancers dressed in green with heaps of sequins. The presentation of the awards started to begin and there was a big screen with all the Year One’s names etc. Once they got up to Year 6 they had a break and some kids came up and spoke in Indonesian (they were amazing!). Then it was Year 7-11 awards. Both Hannah and I got called up to the front to collect our certificates and prizes. Hannah got an Indonesian Dictionary, a silver pin and a certificate. I received an Indonesian sentence starter book, a green pin and a certificate. At the end of the presentation of the awards, some more children went up and spoke in Indonesian, and to finish the night the Indonesian dancers put on a performance. At the end, everyone wanted a photo with the sign up the front, it was so chaotic and you had to be quick to get a photo. Overall, it was a really fun night. Emily Henry, 8 Daniel, with Hannah Scott, 8 Campion
A week later the school received news that three year nine students from Saint Ignatius had gone through to the next round - Mikayla Michels, Isabella Harry and myself had got through. We were so excited when we found out we got through to the state finals. We practiced with every Indonesian teacher in the school about twice a week. On 18 June we travelled to the Sidney Myer Asia Centre at Melbourne University. There were many different age groups waiting out the front of their room ready to give it their best shot. We went into the room with our parents waiting out the front, hoping we would do well and no one else but two Indonesian ladies that asked us our questions. We got out feeling confident and hopeful that we said the correct answers.
Hannah Scott, Tex Hallam and Emily Henry with a representative of the Indonesian Consulate in Melbourne for the Sayembara Lisan Winners award night.
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SRC President meets Richard Marles MP Late last term I attended the first ever meeting of the Geelong Youth Council, chaired by the Federal MP of Corio, Richard Marles. There were approximately 17 students, including myself, all from a range of different secondary schools around the Geelong area. During the meeting, we talked about a variety of issues faced by local youth, including Drugs and Alcohol, Mental Illness and Youth Employment. We discussed ways to improve the City of Greater Geelong through further education, awareness, and help on these issues to ensure the safety and guidance for generations to come in Geelong. Having the opportunity to meet Richard Marles and discuss youth issues was an absolute privilege and I highly recommend for people to apply for the position of ‘Geelong Youth Representative’ for Saint Ignatius College in 2017 and beyond. Jess Davey SICG SRC President and SICG delegate on the COGG student council
SRC President Jess Davey pictured with Mr. Richard Marles MP
SRC Update Recently in the SRC, the year level representatives have been trying to organize class captain meetings with year level coordinators so they can organize activities for the year level. Three students (Greg Lewis, Kerry Kingsbury and Dean O’Brien) have joined the organizing committee for Triumph 2017. Triumph is organized by the four local Catholic secondary schools and all money raised goes towards supporting East Timor. This event will be held at Clonard College. Also after the successful ‘Give Where You Live’ casual clothes day the school raised $1322.85, which was an amazing effort. Maddie Crothers Year 9 SRC representative
Parents and Friends’ Association Secondhand Uniform Shop
Our Secondhand Uniform Shop is located at the far end of the College in the Music Department area, look for the signs. The shop opens Monday afternoons during school term from 2:00 - 3:30pm. Have you got your Winter Uniform organised? We have a large range of Long Sleeve Shirts and Trousers, plus we also stock NEW socks. Don’t forget to bring in your outgrown uniform and we can sell it on consignment for you. Make sure you have your items cleaned and pressed and complete one of our sales forms. All College Blazers must be presented to the shop dry cleaned or they will be returned to you and not be put up for sale. If you are interested in helping out a couple of Monday afternoons a term please don’t hesitate to contact us at: uniform@ignatius.vic.edu.au
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Canteen Roster Starting 1st August Monday 1st C. Smith, E. Carpenter, C. Dumaresq Tuesday 2nd L. Vella, T. Nicholls, V. Durbidge, B. Downey Wednesday 3rd V. McKee, J. Cinel, K. Carroll, Needed Thursday 4th S. Jenkin, M. White, J. Tarleton, N. Elliot Friday 5th D. Kennedy, K. Seear, L. Quinlivan, M. Sideris, N. Woodfine Starting 8th August Monday 8th I. Bauer, K. Walker, B. Downey Tuesday 9th M. Dunstan, S. Crawley, L. Tigani, M. Heffernan Wednesday 10th C. Ford, L. Eastwood, Needed, Needed Thursday 11th M. Gill, M. White, S. Schwaiger, Needed Friday 12th M. Sideris, G. Gandolfo, T. Dowd-Hamilton If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050258
Parents and Friends’ Association: Next Meeting:
Come along on Tuesday August 2nd 7pm in the Food tech building: Bring along your good ideas and join in our discussion on possible social and fundraising events for 2016.
Bus shopping Trip
When: Sunday 13th November Cost: $50 including BYO lunch Deposit $25pp: By July 23rd Come and support Saint Ignatius College and do all of your Christmas shopping in one day. Get in quick as seats are selling fast. Morning and afternoon tea provided Bring your own or buy your lunch in Bridge Rd, Richmond Outlets include: Feel Good Australia, Natio, Beaches, Bambis, Home Direct, The Richmond Chocolate Factory, Bendon Lingerie Outlet, Bonds, The $6 Warehouse, TS14 Plus and Sirocco Leather Heaps of prizes, raffles etc throughout the day!!!
Fundraising Thank you to all those who have purchased the new Entertainment books in support of the Saint Ignatius Memorial Garden, so far we have raised around $520. The landscape plans for the garden will be released soon. 2015 books are now out of date so now is the best time to buy your new 2016/2017 book and get great value deals. Lots of great offers, take a quick look for yourself at: http://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/flickbook/geelong You can purchase your new book or digital app on our payment page https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/11317f0 All books can be collected at the school office and you’re welcome to pay cash at the office.
Save the Date for the Art Soiree Friday 21st October, 7-10pm See the artistic talents of our Present and Past Students, Parents and Friends. Wanted - anyone who would like to join a committee to help out with the Art Soiree contact Jo Britt through the PFA email
Uniform Shop Coordinators / Team Members / Volunteers Helpers Needed for Monday afternoons 1:30 - 3:30pm On the job training. 2 -3 afternoons per term to assist with the running of our Uniform Shop. Without your help this service can’t operate. Please contact uniform@ignatius.vic.edu.au if you can assist.
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‘Feast Day’ Activities Photos
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‘Iggy’ as Pop Culture? Why not? On Tuesday the 26th July the College celebrated our 2016 Feast Day (as the actual day - July 31 falls on a Sunday this year) and for both staff and students the day was fun. Genuine, relaxing and old fashioned fun. There were food vans, a petting zoo (where I saw one particular year eight male student carefully cradling a grown chicken smiling with bliss and contentment. A sight to see I must say), rides and staff versus students sporting activities and all the trimmings. It’s a day of festivities after all. However rightfully too, the College provided the appropriate dose of context for the day so that our students were given the opportunity to firstly appreciate why it is we feast, why we stop to celebrate our narrative and why we take time to appreciate the gifts we have. As people of a Catholic and Ignatian community it’s important that we wrap the day in this contextual framework. Our whole school liturgy in the morning on Feast Day focused on connecting the story of Ignatius with our personal story. Staff and students were invited to consider the relevance of ‘Iggy’ (as we sometimes refer to our good friend St Ignatius of Loyola) for their own lives today. As educators working within an Ignatian tradition and more specifically as teachers of Religious Education in a Catholic school, I see our ability to provide this crucial context for the world of our students as our most exciting pedagogical challenge today.
Such a challenge does however, present with some tough questions: Is Ignatius relevant for our students? Can we apply the messages found in the lives of saints like Ignatius to the shifting and transient world of pop culture in which our students dwell? Or, can we convince our students to at least consider applying the messages found in the Gospels to their own lives? I believe the answer to all of these questions is yes. I recently attended the annual conference for Victorian Religious Education Co-ordinators in Melbourne. I found the conference energizing but most importantly affirming. For me to hear so many of the speakers consistently inviting us as teachers and leaders in Religious Education to bring the stories and messages from our Catholic Tradition and our own lives, to the stories and happenings of our students’ experience, was for me encouraging. Anyone who takes the time and energy to read the Gospels whilst engaging in the necessary parallel study explaining how, when and why they were written, will gain enormous benefit from such an investigation.
But the contemporary reality we are faced with is that many of our students may not be inclined to do so. Keeping in mind however that forming our students in the Catholic and Ignatian tradition is a significant part of our mission as a College, how then are we to achieve this? How do we share the valuable teachings of the Catholic tradition? Do we drag the horse (or in this case the present-day twenty first century student) to the “well”, kicking and screaming and try to make it drink? Probably not a good idea. In fact I’d argue we’d be fools to do so and would be letting down ourselves as educators and more importantly our students, were we to proceed in such a manner. Our only option then, and I think ironically the best one, is to provide the necessary links, stepping stones and constant reminders to the students of the College that Ignatius’ life and the messages contained in it, are as culturally relevant today as they ever have been. In fact it could be argued that they’ve never been more contemporary in their need for consideration. These messages include the need for constant reflection and contemplation in how we live our lives, the joy and grace enjoyed when one strives to and succeeds in finding God in all things or simply to follow your heart and like Saint Ignatius of Loyola, work tirelessly to achieve in life whilst remembering to always serve others along the way. I see our role as educators within the Catholic tradition and perhaps more specifically in the Religious Education classroom as being that of one who facilitates a conversation around life and faith with our students. We should talk to our students about what’s happening in their world, unpack it, invite them to learn from it and steer them (with a bit of a nudge!) to see it through a Catholic and an Ignatian lens. Peace. Caleb Ryan Religious Education Learning Area Leader
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Saint Ignatius College Geelong is delighted to present the 2016 Time & Space Evenings for Fathers. These innovative single evening programs are part of some special transition events that we offer our Year 7 and 8 students and they are happening here in our school community during the last week of August. The programs have a whole range of memorable moments that include carefully guided interactions with other fathers and students. Fathers will emerge from the night reassured and impressed by the way our students are able to speak up and share insights about their lives. And be assured that the night is fun too… full of activities and conversations that will make us smile as well.
Time & Space for ‘Fathers and Daughters’
Time & Space for ‘Stepping Up’
She is growing up and the opportunity to reflect on the joys and challenges of this time in your life and her life, is one not to be missed. This is a special night for the girls as they witness the fathers discussing the importantance of their role. We think that the girls seeing and being part of a gathering of fathers and mentors with this good intent, helps them to build their profile of a good man. This is a great night for seeing how you handle the ‘letting go’ process as they start to forge some independence.
Media attention often feasts on the reality that some famous sportsmen and celebrities fall short of being good ‘role-models’ to our boys… but we are confident that the best role-models are much closer to home. ‘Stepping Up’ taps the very best resources in our own school community… the dads (or grandfathers, older brothers or uncles) of our boys. Be part of this innovative single evening program that gives a signpost to each boy about the best ways he can ‘step up’ to be a good man.
Year 7 Fathers and Daughters Evening Tuesday 23 August 2016
Year 8 Fathers and Sons Evening
To register please: Visit the link http://bit.ly/SICG-2016
To register please: Visit the link http://bit.ly/SICG-2016
Or get the registration link emailed to you:
Or get the registration link emailed to you:
sicg.yr7dads@book.time-space.com.au
Thursday 25 August 2016
sicg.yr8dads@book.time-space.com.au
Registration helps with our activity planning for the sessions. If you have any other enquiries, please call Reception on (03) 5251 1136. We know that families come in all shapes and sizes. If a student’s father is not able to attend a grandfather, uncle or other male mentor is welcome
Location: St Thomas Church, Peninsula Drive, Drysdale - 6.45pm for a 7.00pm Start (finish by 9.15pm) We are bringing Bill Jennings to our school to facilitate this unique experience for you. Bill is the creator and founder of ‘Time & Space’ (www.time-space.com.au), a service he has developed to give people just that – ‘time and space’ for parents and their children to share important moments together within a school community setting.
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What’s happening in the classroom and beyond? Data gathering survey National Consistent Collect of Data on School Students With Disability (NCCD) Each year schools are asked to provide information about the number of students with additional needs currently attending their school. There is a broad definition of ‘disability’ that ranges from students who require minor adjustments to those needing significant additional support to achieve success at school. This data is then provided to the Australian Government to assist in the development of a consistent, national picture of the educational needs of students with disability. The data is provided in such a way that it cannot be used to identify any individual student or school. This data is currently being collated at our College and will be forwarded to the CEM upon completion of the 2016 census survey in late August.
Year 11 2017 On Monday July 25th, more than 270 parents and current students from Year 10 attended the Senior Pathways evening held in St. Thomas Church, despite the inclement weather. The forum provided valuable information related to the VCE and VCAL pathways in place at the College. Several senior students provided insights into their respective learning pathways while key members of staff assisting with this selection process explained important considerations in helping students and parents determine how best to approach making choices for future studies.
Year 11 2017 VCAL Information Evening Current Year 10 students and their parents /guardians are invited to attend the Year 11 2017 VCAL information evening at the College next Monday, August 1st. This evening provides a detailed outline of this program and will enable potential applicants to obtain a very clear understanding of what this pathway entails. The presentation led by Ms. Kirsty Allan, our current VCAL Coordinator and her team of teachers will be conducted in S1- 3 from 7pm to 8pm. We look forward to seeing you there if this is a possible learning pathway that your son/daughter is considering.
Year 10 2017 After an extensive twelve-month review of the Year 10 curriculum in place at the College, there will be significant changes to the learning and teaching program to be offered to students entering Year 10 at Saint Ignatius College in 2017.
Visible Thinking and Growth Mindset Professional Learning Team Several teachers from a range of learning areas have formed a professional learning team working closely with Mrs. Fran Kealey, our Director of Teacher Development. This group’s focus is to explore ways to embed visible thinking and the formation of growth mindsets into our teaching delivery at the College so that all students will become even more effective learners than is the case at present. This team has met once or twice since June to set their goals and direction and we look forward to their feedback and guidance in shaping the focus for some of our future professional learning activities over the next eighteen months. Mrs. Annette Chidzey Deputy Principal [Learning and Teaching]
With that in mind, we have organized a very important parent and student information evening to be held in St Thomas Church on Monday August 15th from 7pm to 8pm. Given the implications of these changes to the Year 10 2017 program, it is our expectation that all families will be represented at this forum where the 2017 learning program, elective or subject selection process and the broader implementation procedure can be further outlined. There will also be an opportunity to meet with key members of the College staff involved in the introduction of this program at the conclusion of the presentation. A formal invitation will be mailed to parents and guardians in the week beginning August 2nd and when you receive it, we ask that you confirm your intention to attend and return the reply slip to your son or daughter’s Year 9 homeroom teacher by no later than Thursday August 11th.
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SICG LEGO DRIVE Donate Used (or unused) Lego blocks for Christ Church Christmas Appeal Initiative of
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We are proud to offer you this free ticket to attend the 2016 SpotJobs Career Expo. PRINT AND PRESENT
ADMIT ONE ONE TICKET PER PERSON
Melbourne Exhibition Centre Clarendon St, Southbank 10am - 3pm FRIDAY 26 AUGUST SATURDAY 27 AUGUST 10am - 4pm SUNDAY 28 AUGUST 10am - 4pm
Email info@careerexpo.com.au Phone 03 9620 9920
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Emailing Fee Statements / Receipts / Tax Invoice We are in the process of moving to electronic mailing of fee statements, and where requested fee receipts and building fund receipts. Tax invoices for items such as music lessons, laptop costs and tours/trips will also be emailed. We are using your email addresses provided for the designated fee payer. Should you prefer we use a different e-mail address please reply to me at fitzgeraldd@ignatius.vic.edu.au We are confident that this electronic system will provide a more efficient and reliable means of communication. Mr. David Fitzgerald (Business Manager)
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OPEN DAYS 2016 Getting the most out of an Open Day
Most institutional Open Days are held in late July and August (see over the page for Open Day dates). However, you are more than welcome to contact an institution to arrange a visit any time.
What happens on an Open Day? On Open Day you can visit an institution when it’s at its best. Everyone is there – academics, lecturers, current students and information officers. More importantly, you can talk with academics, lecturers and current students about what certain courses are actually like, and what is required to get into them.
Who should attend an Open Day? Anyone who is considering studying at a tertiary level in the next few years should attend.
Why should you attend an Open Day? Apart from the opportunity to obtain course information there are many other reasons why attending an Open Day is a good idea: •
You are going to feel more comfortable arriving at a university or TAFE institute on the first day of classes if you have been there before.
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What is really involved in the course or courses you are interested in?
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If you have to move away from home, where are you going to live?
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Will you be happier studying in a large metropolitan institution or a smaller, perhaps rural institution?
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What does the place ‘feel’ like? Is it a bustling environment with lots of activity or a quieter, more relaxed campus set in landscaped grounds?
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How are you going to get there? Is it close to public transport or should you start saving now for a car?
If you don’t know the answers to any of these questions, then you should attend an Open Day!
How to make the best of Open Days To make your Open Day visits fun and informative, here are some pointers: •
Write down a list of questions you would like to ask about particular courses
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Be there early. Crowds tend to develop as the day progresses
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On arrival, get a map from a central point and ask for directions to the relevant faculties or schools
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Ask questions!
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Don’t spend the day collecting printed information only. Use the opportunity to speak directly with academics before applications close
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Introduce yourself to selection officers if you feel it is appropriate, but don’t be pushy
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Check out the residential colleges, if available. After all, it is you that will be living there.
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Walk around the campus. Have a good look! See what sporting facilities and other services are available.
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Enjoy the visit!
Not everyone can attend every Open Day and various Institutions hold their Open Days on the same date! If you can’t attend an Open Day and you are interested in a particular institution, you may visit at other times. If you wish to speak to a particular person, it is essential to make an appointment first. This information was correct at the time of publication. Students are encouraged to confirm times themselves. Addresses of tertiary institutions are available via VTAC on www.vtac.edu.au or by ringing the institution directly or visiting their website. Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 are encouraged to go along to Open Days
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OPEN DAYS 2016 INSTITUTION Australian Catholic University Melbourne Campus Ballarat Campus
DATE
TIME
Sun 14 August Sun 28 August
10am – 4pm 10am – 3pm
Australian College of Applied Psychology
Sun 14 August
10am – 2pm
Australian National University
Sat 27 August
9am – 4pm
Blue Mountains Hotel School (Leura Campus)
Sat 3 September
10am – 2pm
The GORDON TAFE
Sun 21 August
9am – 3pm
Box Hill Institute of TAFE Lilydale Campus Box Hill Campus Deakin University & Deakin College Warrnambool Campus Geelong Campus (Waurn Ponds & Waterfront) Melbourne (Burwood) Campus Federation University of Australia Mount Helen Campus; SMB
Sun 21 August Sun 28 August Sun 7 August Sun 21 August Sun 28 August Sun 28 August
10am – 3pm
Holmesglen Institute Open Thursday’s – all campuses
11 August 15 September 27 October 15 December Fri 5 August Sun 7 August Sun 14 August Sun 17 August Sun 6 August Sun 7 August Sun 21 August Sun 14 August
Various times
Navitas College of Public Safety 123 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne CBD RMIT City, Bundoora & Brunswick Campuses
Sun 14 August
10am – 2pm
Sun 14 August
10am – 4pm
9682 3191 https://www.psc.edu.au/ 1800 783 661 www.ncps.edu.au 9925 2260 www.rmit.edu.au/openday
Swinburne University Hawthorn
Sun 31 July
10am – 4pm
1300 SWINBURNE www.swinburne.edu.au/openday
University of Melbourne Parkville & Southbank Campuses
Sun 21 August
9am – 4pm
Victoria University Footscray Park campus William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Sun 28 August Sun 14 August
10am – 3pm 10am – 4pm
1800 801 662 https://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/exp lore/events/victoria_and_interstate/victori a/university_of_melbourne_open_day 1300 VIC UNI www.vu.edu.au/open-‐day 1300 ANGLISS http://www.angliss.edu.au
La Trobe University & La Trobe Melbourne Shepparton Campus Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus Bendigo Campus Mildura Campus Monash University Peninsula Campus Clayton & Caulfield Campuses Parkville Campus (Pharmacy Focus) Photographic Studies College
9am – 3pm 9am – 3pm 9am – 4pm 10am – 3pm
4pm – 7pm 3.30pm – 7.30pm 10am – 3pm 10am – 4pm 10am – 3pm 10am – 4pm 10am – 3pm 10am – 3pm
CONTACT DETAILS 1300 ASK ACU Email: opendayvic@acu.edu.au http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/futu re_students/undergraduate/experience_u ni_before_you_start/open_day 1800 061 199 http://www.acap.edu.au/ http://www.anu.edu.au/study/events/anu-‐ open-‐day-‐2016 https://www.bluemountains.edu.au/open day2016/ www.thegordon.edu.au 1300 269 445 www.boxhillinstitute.edu.au 1800 334 733 http://openday.deakin.edu.au/ 1800 333 864 http://federation.edu.au/future-‐ students/study-‐at-‐feduni/open-‐day 1300 MY FUTURE http://www.holmesglen.edu.au/open
1300 135 045 http://www.latrobe.edu.au/openday
1800 666 274 www.monash.edu.au/openday
This information was correct at the time of publication. Students are encouraged to confirm times themselves. Addresses of tertiary institutions are available via VTAC on www.vtac.edu.au or by ringing the institution directly or visiting their website. Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 are encouraged to go along to Open Days
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Cost: $100 per person or $900 per table of 10 for a twocourse meal (drinks at bar prices) Tickets: www.goo.gl/mkVUUk RSVP: Mon. August 1st All proceeds will be given to Alola Australia ~ www.alola.org.au for maternal and child health programs in Timor-Leste. The City of Greater Geelong Friends of Viqueque committee has a close relationship with the people of Viqueque, 195 kms south east of Dili,Timor-Leste. In Timor-Leste, many women lose their lives during child birth due to limited resources. Alola’s Maternal & Child Health Program seeks to improve the safety and well-being of mothers and babies.
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INSIGHTS Building parent-school partnerships
Tolerance:
WORDS Michael Grose
a vital ingredient for your child’s
success
Kids who accept differences in others are setting themselves up for success in the world of diversity that they will enter. Want your child to be successful way past the confines of the school gate? Then you need to make sure your child is tolerant of individual differences and accepting of children and adults who look and act differently to them. There’s no doubt that success in today’s world depends on the ability to understand, appreciate and work with others. The child who is open to differences is likely to have more opportunities in school, in business and in life in general.
Schools are diverse places Walk into any school ground in Australia and you’ll witness diversity firsthand. You’re likely to see children from many different cultural, racial and family backgrounds. You’ll also see kids with different needs and diverse ways of expressing themselves. Some kids will wear their hearts on their sleeves, while others will be taciturn and quiet. Tolerant kids are accepting of these differences. They make friends with children and young people who may look and act differently to them.
Intolerance breeds bullying Intolerance, or prejudice, is at the heart of a great deal of the bullying that occurs among children and young people. Kids who look
and act differently or who are more isolated often experience bullying for no apparent reason other than the fact that they are ‘different’. Whole-hearted acceptance and even appreciation Tolerance: a vital ingredient for your child’s success of differences is a preventative bullying measure that we can all support.
Tolerance starts at home Kids learn attitudes such as tolerance from those around them. Children in primary school usually reflect the attitudes of their parents. While adolescents are strongly influenced by their peers, parental attitudes still have a significant impact on their attitudes to other people. In short, if you want your child to be accepting of differences – whether they are racial, cultural, behavioural or in sexual orientation – then make tolerance a family trait. Here’s how: Help your child feel accepted, respected, and valued. When your child feels good about himself, he is more able to treat others respectfully. Model acceptance. Kids learn what they live so make sure you welcome differences in others, and be sensitive to cultural or racial stereotypes. It also helps on a practical level to discuss prejudice and stereotypes when they occur in the media.
Challenge prejudice or narrow-minded views. Sometimes kids, knowingly or unknowingly, can say the cruellest things about others. As a parent respectfully remind your child or young person about the impact that a narrow view can have on his or her own behaviour as well as on those it may be directed towards. Intolerance of diversity is an attitude that parents should make a stand against. Answer kids’ questions about differences honestly and respectfully. Teach your kids that it is acceptable to notice and discuss differences as long as it is done with respect. Respect individual differences within your own family. Your ability to accept your children’s differing abilities, interests and styles will go a long way towards establishing an attitude of tolerance in the children themselves. By valuing the uniqueness of each member of your family you are teaching your kids to value the strengths in others, no matter how diverse. Modern Australia is such a wonderful culturallyrich place. This diversity is part of its magic. One way to make sure our children fully appreciate this richness is to fully embrace tolerance in everything we do.
Michael Grose
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Weekend Mass Times For All Parishes
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Summary of regular weekend Masses for all parishes in the Geelong Deanery.
Please see the Calendar for Easter and Christmas Mass Summary of regular weekend Masses for all parishes in the and Reconciliation Times Geelong Deanery Suburb
Mass Centre
Routine Weekend Schedule
Anglesea
St Christopher
5:30pm (Sat) OR 6:30pm (Sat) during summer daylight saving time
Bannockburn
St John Evangelist
9:00am
Barwon Heads Holy Family
6:00pm (Sat)
Bell Park
Holy Family
8:00am, 9:30am, 11:30am (Slovenian 2nd Sun), 11:30am (Croatian not 2nd Sun), 12:30am (Croatian 2nd Sun)
Belmont
St Bernard
6:30pm(Sat), 9:00am, 10:30am
Corio
St Francis Xavier
5:00pm (3rd Sat Filipino) 7:00pm(Sat), 10:30am
Drysdale
St Thomas
9.00 am
Geelong
St Mary of the Angels
6:00pm(Sat), 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:15 (Polish), 5:30pm
Geelong East
St Margaret
9:45am 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday
Geelong North St John
8:30am 10:30am(Latin Mass) Rosary 10:05am
Geelong West St Patrick
9:30am (Italian)
Geelong West Ss Peter & Paul (Ashby)
5:00pm (Sat), 11:00am (2nd & 4th Sun)
Grovedale
Nazareth
10:30am
Lara
St Anthony
9.00am
Leopold
Lumen Christi
10:30am, 5:30pm
Manifold Heights
Holy Spirit
6:00pm (Sat), 11:00am (1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday)
Marshall
Rice Village
Mt Moriac
St Patrick
7:00pm(Sat)
Norlane
St Thomas Aquinas
6:00pm (Sat), 10:00am
Newcomb
Christ the King
5.00pm Vigil
Newtown
St Robert
9:45am 2nd & 4th Sunday
Ocean Grove
Our Lady Star of the Sea 9:00am
Portarlington
St Patrick
9.00am
Queenscliff
Holy Trinity
11:00am
St Leonards
Ss Philip and James
6:00pm(Sat)
Torquay
St Therese
8:45am
Winchelsea
St John the Baptist
6:00pm (Sat)
Radio
Light FM, 89.9 FM
7:00am
Radio
The Pulse, 94.7 FM
10:00am
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Community Notice Board
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VISIT IN PERSON AT 427/428SQN – THURSDAYS 6.15PM (EXCL SCHOOL HOLIDAYS)
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College Calendar August 2016
July 2016 Friday 29th Year 12 TIS Deakin University
August 2016 Monday 1st
Year 11 Retreat
Monday 1st
Immersions and World Challenge Launch
Tuesday 9th
Year 10 Course Counselling Day
Tuesday 9th
Year 8 Indonesian Incursion
Wednesday 10th Year 7 and 8 GISSA Basketball Thursday 11th Year 10 Indonesian Excursion Melbourne
Monday 1st Year 9 Marine Science Excursion Barwon River
Friday 12th Musical Production Excursion Year 9 Music classess and VCE Unit 2 Theatre Studies. ‘Big Fish’
Monday 1st VCAL 2017 Parent Information Night 7.00pm to 8.30pm
Monday 15th Science Week Mon 15th to Fri 19th August
Tuesday 2nd
Year 9-12 GISSA Boys Soccer
Tuesday 2nd Unit 4 Outdoor Ed Ski Trip Alpine Experience Tues 2nd to Sun 7th August Tuesday 2nd Parents and Friends’ Association Meeting 7.00pm Food Tech Wednesday 3rd Year 7 and 8 GISSA Basketball Wednesday 3rd Unit 4 Biology Excursion Thursday 4th Year 9 Marine Science Excursion Barwon River Thursday 4th Year 9 ‘Just Think’ Excursion Simonds Stadium Friday 5th Senior Ski Trip Fri 5th to Sun 7th August Friday 5th
Year 10 Italian Incursion
Monday 8th Year 8 Incursion: ‘Professor Bunsen’ Xavier Centre Monday 8th 2017 Immersions and World Challenge Parent Information Meeting (Year 9 and 10) 6.30pm at St Thomas Church for interested families
Monday 15th Years 7 to 12 Melbourne Netball Championships Tuesday 16th Year 11 and 12 Indonesian Trip to Canberra Tues 16th to Wed 17th August Wednesday 17th Year 7 and 8 GISSA Basketball Thursday 18th
Year 9 ‘Reach’ Workshops
Thursday 18th
‘Winter Sleepout’
Friday 19th
Year 7 ‘Star Lab’ Incursion
Monday 22nd Year 9 Melbourne Camp1 Mon 22nd to Wed 24th August Monday 22nd Year 10 Environmental Excursion Serendip Tuesday 23rd Year 7 Father / Daughter Evening 7.00pm to 8.30pm Wednesday 24th Year 9 Melbourne Camp2 Wed 24th to Fri 26th August Wednesday 24th Year 7 and 8 GISSA Basketball Thursday 25th Year 7 Father / Son Evening 7.00pm to 8.30pm
Important Dates Calendar available through the Saint Ignatius College Website: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au T IGNATIUS COLLEGE SAIN
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