Edition 13 august 13th (hr) by Saint Ignatius

T IGNATIUS COLLEGE SAIN

Newsletter

Edition 13, August 13th 2015

From the Principal Welcome!

Coming Events Term 3 August Fri 14th Year 12 ‘Revolutions’ Humanities Excursion Fri 14th Ski Trip Mon 17th Science Week Mon 17th to Fri 21st Mon 17th Year 7 Starlab Incursion Mon 17th Year 10 LOTE Excursion

College Production – tickets now available! It is hard to believe that the College’s Production - “Hairspray The Broadway Musical” will be performed in three weeks time. After many months of planning, preparation and rehearsals the cast of over 100 students together with the student, staff and parent support crew are ready to entertain us and reap the many benefits of being involved in such an undertaking. The students will develop valuable knowledge, skills, talents and confidence in many different areas.

Mon 17th Year 11 VCAL Maths Excursion

The performances will be held at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre’s (GPAC) Playhouse Theatre at the following times:

Tues 18th College Production ‘Hairspray’ Rehearsal

l Thursday 3rd September - evening show (7.00pm)

Wed 19th Full Day College Production ‘Hairspray’ Rehearsal

l Friday 4th September - matinee show (11.00am) and evening show (7.00pm)

Wed 19th Young Australian of the Year Guest Speaker A more detailed calendar is on the last page.

Evening show tickets are available from GPAC: During box office opening hours Phone: (03) 5225 1200

In Person: 50 Little Malop St, Geelong or Online: www.gpac.org.au/event/557/HAIRSPRAY Matinee tickets are available by contacting our school office (5251 1136) I encourage all members of the school community to support this event by coming along to one of the performances.

College Feast Day As you are aware, Friday 31st July was a special day for our school community - the Feast of St Ignatius of Loyola. The photographs in the newsletter on Page 5 and 7, 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. 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. ....continued on Page 2

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In Brief

From the Principal (cont.)

This Page: ‘From the Principal’

The day commenced with a full school assembly. It was great to see that a number of parents were present. Rev. Fr. Kevin Dillon (President of the Canonical Administrators) led the liturgy to commence the day.

Page 3: ‘From the Principal’ Page 4: From Rev. Fr. Kevin Dillon Page 5: Feast Day College Assembly Photos Page 6: Faith Matters Page 7: Feast Day Celebrations Photos Page 8: Students in the ‘Cage’ for 24hrs and a good cause Page 9: Seven students make state BMX finals Page 10: Big Science Competition Page 11: Canteen Roster and Parents and Friends’ Association Page 12: Year 10 Italian Guided Tour of Carlton Photos Page 13: Year 10 Italian Guided Tour of Carlton and My Skills Page 14: Hairspary Update Page 15: Teaching and Learning Page 16: Young Australian of the Year Guest Speaker: Thomas King Page 17: Teaching and Learning: NAPLAN Page 18: Volunteering at the Bellarine Railway Page 19: CSEF Information Page 20: ATO ‘First Time’ Lodging Your Tax Return? Page 21 & 22: Tertiary Institutions Open Days Page 23: Advanced Career Training Page 24 & 25: ‘Raising a critical generation’ by Michael Grose Page 26: Woolworths Earn & Learn Page 27 & 28: Community Notice Board Page 29: School Calender

He spoke about ‘respect’ as a key value and the three pillars of our Vision and Mission Statements as an Ignatian school Competence, Conscience and Compassion. Other items at the assembly included the following. Student representatives from each of the four recent Immersion Trips to East Timor (2), Southern India and North Stradbroke Island shared some aspects of their wonderful experiences. A number of our students provided some very entertaining musical items. The College Captains, Genevieve Nicholls and Harry Stannard, delivered very impressive Feast Day addresses. They focussed on our College theme for 2015 - “Find Your Voice.” And the portfolio Captains each gave a report on the area of leadership. As has become our tradition on Feast Day, we acknowledged long serving staff members. The staff attended a special afternoon tea on the previous afternoon to celebrate our colleagues’ milestones of service to the college community. 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 initiative. Well done to the senior student organising committee for the Feast Day activities.

Student Leadership 2016 It is that time of the year when we conduct the process for determining next year’s College Captains, Year 12 and 11 Student Leaders and House Captains. This year’s leaders have been tremendous role models and have carried out their duties very well. Next term they will hand over their roles to the new leaders from this year’s Year 11 and 10 students. It is vital for the strength of our school community that we have a capable, committed and enthusiastic student leadership group. I have been informed that the number of applicants is high and want to affirm the students who have put themselves forward well done! I am confident that the selection process will help develop their leadership

skills and hopefully they grow in confidence as a result. This process includes a written application, interview, speech, student vote and staff vote. I am grateful to the staff involved who together with this year’s College Captains formed the selection team and will recommend the successful candidates to me. In particular, I thank Mr Anthony Gravener who has taken on the new position of Student Leadership Development Coordinator this year. I see student leadership development as an important ingredient of our educational programs as an Ignatian school. I hope all of our students embrace the opportunities available to develop in this area - St. Ignatius. Inspiring me to be a leader is our new motto.

Student Leaders’ initiative “The Cage.” Congratulations to the students and staff involved in the Jesuit Partner Schools’ “Cage” event held on Wednesday and Thursday of last week. They organized this event to raise awareness of homelessness. The event, held simultaneously at Loyola College Watsonia, Xavier College Kew and Saint Ignatius College Geelong, involved senior students and some staff staying in a “cage” for 24 hours with limited food and conveniences. To further help build the relationship between our three schools, Loyola and Xavier sent some of their senior students and a staff member down to join our students in the “Cage” and we sent students up to Watsonia and Kew. The “Cage” was set-up under cover so they weren’t exposed to the rain and two of the sides were open to the outside. Most classes from across the school visited the students in the “Cage” to learn some more about the issues. Well done to all involved. They did very well to brave the cold wintery conditions and this demonstrated their commitment to helping to make a difference. In particular, thank you to Mr. Paul Lewis (Deputy Principal), Mr Brendan Nicholls, Mr Tristan Phieler and several other staff for their support of the students involved. Well done to our College Captains and Senior Student Leaders. ....continued on Page 3

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School Community Surveys

Year 7 and 8 Parents

Thank you to all parents who were able to complete the surveys that were posted to each family.

Following the success of our ‘Time and Space’ programs over the last few years, Saint Ignatius College is delighted to offer Fathers* of Year 7 girls and Fathers* of Year 8 boys an opportunity to experience a lifetime memory with their Year 7 daughter or Year 8 son at a ‘Father and Daughter’ or ‘Father and Son’ Night in the lead-up to Father’s Day.

Your feedback will provide our Leadership Team with valuable data to assist us monitor the school’s progress towards attaining the goals set out in the School Improvement Plan (2013 - 2016.)

Subject selection During term three subject choices for the following year are made. This process is well underway with Year 11 students having been asked to indicate their preferences and now we are asking students in Year 10 to consider their subjects for 2016. To assist Year 10 students and parents in considering their Senior School pathways, we have held very informative evenings with information provided about VCE and VCAL programs and the subject selection process and a Course Counselling day. Thank you to Mr Bill Miles (Yr 10 Level Coordinator) and the Year 10 Teacher Team for providing these opportunities. Year 8 and 9 students will be asked for their preferences re the Year 9 and 10 elective subjects respectively, a little later on. (Year 7 students do not choose their Year 8 subjects.) If you need help with questions about subject selections please feel free to contact your daughter / son’s Homeroom Teacher or one of the following staff members: Ms. Anna Oliver (VCE Coordinator), Mr. Bruce Connor (Work and Further Education), Ms. Deanne Allen-Emery (VCAL Coordinator), Mrs. Annette Chidzey (Head of T eaching and Learning) and Mr. Paul Lewis (Deputy Principal.)

Both nights will commence at 7pm and be held at St Thomas Church which is right beside the College. ‘Time and Space’ for…

Fathers* should have received a letter via their Year 7 daughter or Year 8 son with more details. Please feel free to look at the website http://www.time-space.com.au for more information. Please contact Ms Allison Carlon (Year 7 YLC) if you have any queries. Best wishes,

Michael Exton Principal

Fathers* and Year 7 Daughters on Tuesday 25th August 2015 Fathers* and Year 8 Sons on Thursday 27th August 2015 * = or a male Mentor (eg. Grandfather, Uncle, family friend, big brother,…) ‘Time and Space’ programs offer parents the time and the space to strengthen the connections in those crucial relationships in your life. l Periods of transition challenge young people. l The knowledge that important adults are ‘in their corner’ helps them take the next step along life’s path. l The ‘Time and Space’ programs offer parents and their daughters or sons the opportunity to celebrate and understand important transitions - you just need time and space to make it happen. We are looking forward to all Year 7 girls and Year 8 boys attending with their fathers / mentors.

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Should students be taught to scrub toilets and vacuum classrooms? Every student at the Candlebark school in Romsey, north of Melbourne, has to clean for 20 minutes at the end of the day.

From Fr Kevin Dillon

This involves donning rubber gloves and scrubbing toilets, a practice that in the past was considered a punishment at schools.

In the “Education Age” section of Wednesday’s “Age”, the most notable comment within the feature story about children undertaking cleaning responsibilities in their own school came, not from the Principal (award-winning children’s author John Marsden) but from one of the Grade 6 students, Bridget: “It teaches us to clean up our own mess!”

Teams of eager students also replenish bathroom supplies, dust, tend to the school’s vegetable garden, weed and dig up blackberries. The independent Prep to Year 10 school does not employ cleaners and the school bus will not leave until the classrooms have been cleaned to a high standard. Principal and bestselling author John Marsden said cleaning made students responsible and gave them an understanding of what adults do. “It teaches them that adults aren’t always going to be there as their servants. They have to be responsible for their mess, and they can carry out adults’ tasks.” Some students take their cleaning skills home, surprising their parents by suddenly vacuuming the living room or wiping down a bench. Grade 6 student Bridget said cleaning her school “wasn’t that bad”. “It teaches us to clean up our own mess.” The 11-year-old said it was unfair to assume that others would clean up after her. “The Age”, Wed. Aug. 5

Sometimes the most interesting results emerge from ideas that at first might seem unusual, if not bizarre.

Another worthwhile element in the article was the happy smile of a young student, mop and cleaning fluid in hand. The smile might not be universal among the students, but it was certainly engaging in an article about kids cleaning toilets! We hear many debates and complaints, about today’s “age of entitlement”, which sometimes appears to be dominating an increasingly selfish and “me focussed” society. Perhaps this might be at times exaggerated, as there are many people, old and young, whose selflessness, community spirit and sense of responsibility gives great hope for the future. Even so, there can be justification for a nagging feeling that “the world has gone mad” and / or that “all is lost”. “It teaches us to clean up our own mess!”. What a breath of fresh air such a statement is, especially coming from an

11-year-old. It applies to much more than grubby class-rooms, paper-strewn playing spaces, or smelly washrooms. It’s about taking personal responsibility for our own actions. Geelong Football Club President Colin Carter noted after the 2011 premiership that he had been impressed by a club culture which saw players clean their own tables in the canteen, take their dishes to the kitchen, and even help with the washing-up if staff were hard-pressed. They took it for granted that they should “clean up their own mess”. The same principle can be further applied by taking responsibility for any “mess” we make through any number of other activities and engagement with others. Will kids cleaning their own schools become a regular part of our education system? Some may be horrified by the thought, but the story ought not be too outrageous or bizarre. Schools are about education, and “cleaning up our own mess” is surely a legitimate and proper component of genuine education. Fr Kevin Dillon, Geelong Deanery Coordinator and Association of Canonical Administrator President OAM

Tickets are now on sale and going fast for both nights. To book go to the GPAC website: www.gpac.org.au/event/557/HAIRSPRAY Performance date and times: Thursday 3rd September @ 7pm and Friday 4th September @ 7pm Prices are as follows: Student/concession: $18 Adult: $28 Family Ticket: $82 (2 adult and 2 student tickets)

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Feast Day College Assembly Photos

Photography by David Alexander

The full college assembly included a liturgy performed by Rev. Fr. Kevin Dillon as well as reports to the college body about the major immersions undertaken by students during the last school holidays to Southern India, Timor Leste and North Stradbroke Island as well as a report by Greg Lewis on his â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Soldiers Onâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; walk from Pt Nepean to the Shrine of Remembrance and a sports update from our Sports Coordinator Mr. Andrew Philp and College Sports Captain Ryan Wilson. A full gallery of photos is available on our website: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au /our-school-photo-gallery

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Student Reflections from The Cage “Over the 24 hours I was confined to The Cage without food. As you can imagine I have had a lot of time to reflect on homelessness… The things we take for granted are luxuries for the homeless.” “I will live more modestly, as I know not everyone is as privileged as me” “I need food. I will not take the little things for granted. I will view homeless people as the same as us, just not as lucky. I will do more to give back. I will volunteer to help at the soup kitchen”. “Being homeless is a big issue. Being cold, lack of food, comfort and security, which may lead to illness etc”. “The Cage was fun for a night. It must be a terrible thing that many have to live through though.” “I will not judge other people who have less than me and have more appreciation for all that I have.” “I should be thankful for all that I have. Many people do not appreciate all that they have in life”.

Faith Matters The Cage 2015 Last week I was fortunate enough to be part of “The Cage” for 2015. As you may know students from Saint Ignatius, Xavier College (Kew) and Loyola College (Watsonia), collaboratively participated in The Cage to raise awareness and develop empathy towards the homeless. Whilst in The Cage students were only allowed water and barley sugar for the twenty four hours and were unable to leave, excepting toilet breaks. This turned out to be quite a challenge. The experience of The Cage can be viewed as an allegory of Christ’s humanity. He came to earth and walked with us as a human being. In doing so Jesus felt the same emotions that we do and through his presence, connection and Passion was able to complete the prophecies. Via The Cage, we too through going without food, shelter and freedom of movement experienced some of the emotions the homeless are challenged with daily.

This piece of art also encapsulates the experience of the students in The Cage. By experiencing suffering we are closer to others and Christ. In Jesus we see the human face of God. We also are assured that our suffering is truly real and that when we suffer, God suffers with us. In this relationship we are transformed and transcend the physical reality of life. We are more connected and in tune with God. Similarly when we experience the suffering of another, we are also able to truly walk with them and are urged to assist. We cannot claim to have experienced the full effect homelessness has on another. However we can be sure that through experiencing these emotions we have matured and our hearts have been softened. As Christ was deeply moved by the suffering of others, so are we. As Christ offered forgiveness and redemption, so can we.

As Christ was moved by our suffering, those involved in The Cage have also been changed.

I encourage you to consider our lived experience and reflections. Then challenge you to confront the injustice of homelessness and in your own way elevate the suffering of the homeless.

Christ’s experience of human life and the connection to modern day trials leads me to reflect upon a sculpture that has received some media attention in recent times. The sculpture “Jesus The Homeless” was created be Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz.

If our response as a community is framed upon doing “to others as you would have them do to you” (Luke 6:31) we shall surely see an end to homelessness in our community.

It depicts Jesus as a homeless person, sleeping on a park bench and has been commissioned and installed at a number of Churches and Universities in North America.

Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator

Yours in Christ,

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Feast Day Celebrations Photos

Photography by David Alexander

In celebration of our Patron Saintâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Feast Day, the students of Saint Ignatius College enjoyed a day of fun following our full college assembly. With the day turning out sunny our students took to the many activities provided like the bull riding, bungy run, slides and jumping castle. Others took part in the talent quest and drawing competitions as well as visiting the petting zoo. A full gallery of photos is available on our website: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au /our-school-photo-gallery

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Students in the ‘Cage’ for 24hrs and a good cause Senior students from Saint Ignatius College along with the other two Victorian Jesuit schools, Loyola College Watsonia and Xavier College Kew braced themselves against the cold in “The Cage” sleep-out social justice activity to raise awareness about Homelessness held from 1.30pm Wednesday to 1.30pm Thursday of this week. Deputy Principal Mr Paul Lewis said “the students sleep outside and can only have water and barley sugar while in The Cage. They stay behind the bars to represent the isolation of disenfranchised groups such as the homeless”. “There is a total of 50 students from Saint Ignatius College involved in this social justice activity this year which is a tremendous effort and shows how students look for ways to raise awareness about such important issues and give back to others”.

Saint Ignatius students Genevieve Nicholls, Megan Ellwood and Ryan Wilson.

There is a “Cage” at each of the three schools with students in each Cage for 24 hours. It’s a Social Justice activity that senior students do each year to raise awareness about Homeless people. During the day Students can visit the cage with their teachers to hear about the issues facing of homeless people. Mr. Lewis explained further “The Cage” Awareness program is done in partnership with our two fellow Jesuit schools in Melbourne - Xavier College Kew and Loyola College Watsonia.

Loyola College Watsonia students.

“So we have students go to both of these schools for the same Cage activity and students from these two schools come down here and join us in our Cage. This year we have about 50 students involved from our school - the most ever. Well done to the volunteers”

Saint Ignatius students Genevieve Nicholls, Megan Ellwood and Ryan Wilson with Loyola College students Chloe Knight (sitting) and Jack Cherubin.

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Seven students make state BMX finals Last Wednesday, August 5th, Saint Ignatius students competed at the Victorian Schools Cycling Championship BMX Western Region hosted by Geelong BMX and held at Geelong Thunder BMX track at Grinter Reserve, Whittington which attrcated 94 students from around Geelong. Competing in the sprockets divisions from ages eight to 16 plus seven of our riders qualified for finals to be held in October. Mr. Byron Mitchell, the team manager and outdoor education coordinator said: “Our kids did really well; even though the track is short, it’s a physically demanding 50 second flat-out spin over the jumps” He said he was really proud of the five boys who rode in either the 12-13 or 1415 division and the two girls who rode in the 14-15 girls division. “All the students race normally for Geelong Thunder BMX Club where I race and where the event was held” Mr Mitchell said. Results: Jaxon Connor 1st in the 14-15 boys expert, Diesel Connor 2nd in the 12 - 13 boys expert, Hannah Moyle 2nd in the 14 - 15 girls expert, Becky Moyle 3rd in the 14 - 15 girls expert and Ethan Power 1st in the 12 - 13 boys novice. Well done also to Chloe Jenkins and Will Jenkins who also qualified for the finals. Mr. Mitchell said that BMX was a sport that appeals to people looking for an alternative to footy or tennis. “BMX is a an Olympic sport and there’s world titles. You get to wear cool clothes and a cool helmet, so it’s pretty attactive for a kid”. The state finals will be held in Bendigo in October

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On the 25th May, selected students from Years 7 - 10 competed in the Big Science Competition. This competition allowed students the experience of testing their science skills in a competitive situation outside of their regular class assessments. Over 45,000 students took part in the competition across Australia and every student who took part will receive a certificate that reflects their achievement. Congratulations to all students who participated this year. Ms. Elise Meehan Science Learning Area Leader

Junior Level High Distinction Gemma Bell William Binedell William Dertien Darby O’Meara Samuel Salisbury Distinction Amber Brennan Alexandra Cooke

Katherine Cooke James Gal Erin Gillet Luke Lawson Tom Miur Sean Neylan Samuel Rees Erin Skene Ross Symonds Hannah Vella Natalia Wilcox Credit Mitch Arumets Nicholas Ash Sam Briggs Lily Campagnolo Maddie Crothers Elliot Crowther Saxon Fraser Caine Gale Will Howard Ruby Mangelsdorf Sophie Milsome Kye Mouchemore Darcy Nichols Patrick Skuza Matthew Stanic Emma Zanghi

Intermediate Level High Distinction Lochlan Davy Keira Ford James Synnott Distinction Cooper Collins Warrick Howell Brent Keast Riley Menzies Kyle Wig Credit Emily Bambrook Ethan Bell Alana Brew Rianna Cafarella Mackinley Collins Ethan Franks Aurora Harmathy Rhys Lowther Rebecca Madden Darbi Moody Ben Smith

When Wednesday 2nd September 2015 6.00—7.30 pm

Where

Understanding Anxiety Facilitator: Sue Eddy Sue is a mental health clinician who provides individual & family support to clients of headspace Geelong. Through discussion & exploration of a case study, the presentation will offer teachers & parents education on how to understand & talk about anxiety with a young person.

Geelong Performing Arts Centre

Bookings GPAC Box Office 03 5225 1200 www.gpac.org.au Cost—$5.00 + $5.00 booking fee for phone & online bookings. Tickets can be purchased before or on the day. No invoicing is possible.

Information Kelly Clifford—GPAC 03 5225 1207 kelly@gpac.org.au Lauren Hogan—headspace Geelong 03 5222 6690 lauren.hogan@westvicphn.com.au

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Canteen Roster Starting 17th August Monday 17th A. Brown, J. Chainski, B. Rees, E. Hudson Tuesday 18th L. Vella, C. Carey, T. Mifsud, K. Dawson Wednesday 19th R. Scott, R. Hay, A. Cassels-Rantall, M. Sideris, L. Eastwood Thursday 20th S. Crawley, M. White Needed, Needed Friday 21st S. Anson, J. Marles, B. Downey, C. Lyons Starting 24th August Monday 24th C. Dumarezq, N. Van Vliet, S. Schwaiger, Needed Tuesday 25th T. Tormey, R. Morrison, T. Mifsud, B. Downey Wednesday 26th S. Clarke, J. Laney, A. Cassels-Rantall, A. Schneider, M. Sideris Thursday 27th P. Bakker, N. Lowther, M. Van Loon, M. White Friday 28th E. Stokie, D. Byron, S. Smith, L. Hart, C. Lyons

Winners from the Raffle Draw! Thanks so much once again for St Ignatius’ support. 1st 05212 SJC JACK MASSEY 2nd 47554 SIGC TRACEY MONTEITH 3rd 46587 SICG JAN LYNCH 4th 01649 SJC TRAVIS KELLY 5th 19759 SJC VICKIE HARRIS 6th 59010 SICG PATRICIA FORMICA 7th 16059 SJC LISA BURNS 8th 04835 SJC STEPHANIE BLIGHT 9th 50680 SICG KEN & KELLY HARRY 10th 01936 SJC PETER DOYLE 11th 00981 SJC PETER SAMON 12th 52684 SICG B.KEAST 13th 07077 SJC MATTHEW EAST 14th 02731 SJC BRUCE WOOD 15th 06122 SJC MARK ROWLANDS 16th 09981 SJC GEORGIA MACKUS BOOKSELLER: SICG SJC

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Webber Q Family BBQ and accessories $700 Jims Mowing Service $600 Artist Photographer Voucher $500 Ghanda Clothing Voucher Night stay for 2 at Vue Grand Queenscliff $300 Carpet House voucher Night stay for 2 at Lorne Hotel Night stay for 2 at Mercure Geelong HTC Desire Smartphone Dragon Sunglasses $150 Fishermens Pier Voucher 1ST Auto Shop $150 Voucher $150 Waterfront Restaurant Voucher $100 De Grandis Voucher $100 Torquay Hotel Dinner Voucher $100 Drysdale Hotel Dinner Voucher

$50 Waterfront Kitchen Voucher $50 Waterfront Kitchen Voucher

Parents and Friends’ Association:

Meetings

Uniform Shop

The Parents & Friends’ Association cordially invite all those interested to their meetings for 2015 held from 7.30pm onward in the Food Tech Centre on the following dates:

The uniform shop is located behind the office and is open Monday mornings between 8.30 and 9.30am, and Monday afternoons between 2 and 3.30pm.

Meeting schedule:

If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.

September Monday 14h October Tuesday 13th November Monday 9th AGM December TBA

Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258

The Minutes for all meetings can be found on the College website in the Parents and Friends’ Portal when available. The Agenda for the up-coming meeting is also available from the website just prior to the meeting date.

We have a wide variety of uniform in stock and we also sell new socks. Please email uniform@ignatius.vic.edu. au for any enquiries regarding buying or selling uniform. We are also looking for volunteers to help out once a month, either mornings or afternoons. If you are interested contact us on: uniform@ignatius.vic.edu.au

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Year 10 Italian Guided Tour of Carlton

We explored many historical cafes and delicatessens that showcase â&#x20AC;&#x153;food as artâ&#x20AC;? in the Italian tradition. We also learned interesting details about Italian immigration to Lygon Street and the commitment and passion that make Italian cuisine so special. Mr Christian Berti, LOTE Italian

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Year 10 Italian Guided Tour of Carlton On Thursday the 4th of August, the Year 10 Italian class enjoyed a day out in Carlton with a guided tour. We explored many historical cafes and delicatessens that showcase “food as art” in the Italian tradition. We also learned interesting details about Italian immigration to Lygon Street and the commitment and passion that make Italian cuisine so special. “I found out that Mozzarella isn’t supposed to be yellow but white. Real Mozzarella is better than the fake stuff!” – Ben “I learned that a brisket is not, in fact, a basket of muffins (which for some reason I thought it was) and is actually slow cooked meat and is on my “What to Eat” list.” – Emily “I never realised how Italian Carlton was. I never could tell the difference between good and bad coffee until we had a coffee on Lygon street…liquid gold. I also loved the cannelloni, mozzarella, and prosciutto, it was like a little Italy.” – Rhys “I learnt to not buy pizza 10 minutes before you need to meet back with the group, because walking quickly and eating gives me chest pains and when the pizza’s too hot it also burns my mouth.” – Teah

My Skills The My Skills website is the national directory of vocational education and training (VET) organisations and courses to help people make informed decisions about their education and training needs. The recent update to this website improves and evolves the website into a sophisticated and useful tool for students, training organisations and employers. New My Skills enhancements include: l l l

Links to courses related to skills in demand in each state and territory;

overall student satisfaction and employment outcomes for the 230 most popular courses;

a VET FEE HELP course calculator to help people understand their financial obligation and potential future debt; l

identification of sanctioned training providers; and l

a modern, tablet-optimised homepage design.

The My Skills website can be accessed at www.myskills.gov.au

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Update The final countdown is on as the production cast excitedly approach the opening night of the 2015 Saint Ignatius College of Hairspray. The dedicated and talented cast of 100 have spent their last four Sunday’s dancing, singing and getting ready in anticipation for what is going to be a busy, yet hugely rewarding production week.

This was a highly enjoyable and successful evening and the amount of parent and staff support was overwhelming, raising a tremendous $4,773 to go towards supporting the Production and our college Performing Arts Department.

Tickets went on sale last Wednesday and in just over a week, 70% of the tickets have already been sold.

Lastly to avoid disappointment, please make sure to book your tickets!

Marina Brown Producer

There are still some great seats left, especially for the Thursday night so make sure to get in early!

All cast members this week received an information pack detailing their involvement at GPAC leading up to the performance dates. It is essential that signed permission slips acknowledging parental understanding and support of this are returned by Tuesday’s rehearsal next week. Furthermore all cast, musicians and backstage crew will be involved in a full day rehearsal next Wednesday 19th August from 9am - 3pm. This will be in addition to the regular Tuesday afternoon rehearsal. It has been great to see the amount of commitment and assistance the entire school community has been willing to give to support the show thus far, affirming the great community nature of the event. We are delighted to have a dynamic team of students who have signed up to work as part of the makeup and backstage crew, excited to learn and expand their knowledge and skills in these areas by gaining some highly sought after experience in the theatre. A huge thank you to the Art, Textiles and Technology department staff and students who have spent countless hours painting and constructing sets and sewing, designing and sourcing over 150 costumes. Furthermore, we would like to express our gratitude to the college Parents and Friends’ Association who recently organised and hosted a very entertaining Trivia Night at St Mary’s in Geelong.

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Teaching and Learning 2016 Subject and Elective Selection Process Planning for 2016 pathways is in full swing for Years 10 and 11 students. Year 11 students have completed and submitted their subject selection forms for their 2016 programs and students are looking forward to the challenging year ahead. Year 10 students have been investigating their senior pathways for 2016/2017 in Humanities classes and this was complemented by the recent Senior Pathway Information Evening hosted by Mr. Bill Miles. Ms. Deanne Allen-Emery and the senior VCAL team followed this up with an additional VCAL Parent Information Evening that was very well attended by prospective VCAL students. The Year 10 Course Counseling day on Tuesday 11th August was a very informative and rewarding day for Year 10 Homeroom teachers, students and parents. This is a very unique initiative that SICG believes to be a valuable experience for students and parents. Year 11 2016 Subject selection forms are due for submission on August 19th to year 10 homeroom teachers. Year 9 students need to think about the electives subjects that they would like to study in 2016. For many elective subjects there is a follow on elective subject offered in the Year 10 program. Students need to reflect on the electives they have studied or are presently studying when they select their 2016 program. Year 9 students will have a detailed presentation regarding subject selection on Friday August 21st; official subject selection forms will be distributed after this presentation and will need to be submitted to homeroom teachers by September 9th. Information regarding Year 10 2016 elective subjects can be accessed on the College website, Teaching and Learning tab and then Course booklets.

Information regarding Year 9 2016 elective subjects can be accessed on the College website, Teaching and Learning tab and then Course booklets.

Year 8 Students will be choosing elective subjects for the first time this year and it is important for students to choose electives that they have enjoyed undertaking in the previous two years (Year 7 & 8).

Parents can make contact with Year level coordinators (Mrs. Deb Hodge Year 8 or Mr. Ben Collyer Year 9) or myself if they would like any additional information regarding elective subjects in 2016 or the subject selection process in general.

Year 8 students will also have a detailed presentation on Friday August 21st where they will hear about the elective subject selection process; official subject selection forms will be distributed to students at the conclusion of this presentation and will need to be submitted by September 11th to homeroom teachers.

Anna Oliver VCE Coordinator Head of Teaching and Learning

Students will also hear from two senior languages students about the importance of continuing with a language in their upper secondary school years.

Sacred Heart College Geelong presents

Exploring Mercy?

Rev Dr Elio Capra SDB

Fr Elio has been described as a “modern, straight talking theologian”. He is a lecturer at the Catholic Theological College Melbourne and works closely with Catholic Education Offices around the country. In his presentation which is part of Sacred Heart College’s Circle of Mercy program he will explore what is meant by ‘Mercy’ and the implications and challenges for Catholics today. Fr Elio’s presentation is open to all members of the community and will be followed by supper.

Wednesday 26 August 7pm

Celies Dining Room

Call Rita to reserve a spot - 5222 0467 rchiav@shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au

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Teaching and Learning: NAPLAN 2015 NAPLAN results

The report of the national analysis of NAPLAN results is released to the public in two stages. Summary information is released shortly before reports are sent to schools. This report shows preliminary results at each year level and domain by state and territory and nationally.

The Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority [ACARA] have advised schools that NAPLAN 2015 reporting packages will be delivered in the week beginning 17 August 2015. The reporting packages will include an Individual Student Report for each student who sat the NAPLAN 2015 tests. As soon as these reports arrive at the College, we will place them in envelopes and distribute them to students in Years 7 and 9.

The full national report is published later in the year and includes final results by gender, Indigenous status, language background other than English status, parental occupation, parental education, and location (metropolitan, provincial, remote or very remote) at each year level and for each domain of the test.

Parents or guardians who have specific queries regarding these student reports are invited to contact Mrs. Freda Gray, Literacy and NAPLAN Coordinator at the College. Mrs. Annette Chidzey Acting Deputy Principal [Curriculum]

Are you interested in working with animals? If you are keen to find out what it takes to work in a zoo, caring for the amazing array of different animals, then come to our Zoos next school holidays. Come and discover what your working day really involves!

Keeper for a Day Werribee Open Range Zoo Dates: September 22nd , 24th , 28th , 30th Healesville Sanctuary Dates: September 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th .

Vet for a Day Healesville Sanctuary Dates: September 23rd, 24th, 30th October 1st. More Information: http://www.zoo.org.au/education/careers-programs

Bookings: 1300 966 784

Work Experience at Zoos Victoria Online applications for the 2016 Secondary School Work Experience placements will be open from Monday 24 August 2015 until close of business Friday 18 September 2015. Only applications submitted between these dates will be accepted. For more information about the application process: http://www.zoo.org.au/about-us/careers-and-culture/work-experience/secondary

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Here’s a great way to do ‘Community Service’

VOLUNTEERING AT THE BELLARINE RAILWAY The railway holds the popular ‘Day out with Thomas’ events at Queenscliff, twice in January, during Easter and October and you are invited to help make the day a very special experience for the young children and their parents. EVENT TASKS INCLUDE: Wristband checks at key entry points Providing directions to event activities Applying temporary children’s tattoos Selling raffle or lucky dip tickets Handing out children’s show bags Offering to take photos for families Set-up/pack-up tasks: Queuing lanes, Children’s Maze, Signs, Bunting, Activity Hall A BBQ lunch is provided on event days, along with bottled water, tea or coffee You will be working alongside other Volunteers and the experience you will gain will help provide you with practical skills, a good work ethic and even strengthen your next application, be it for an apprenticeship, university or summer job. We can even offer some tickets to the event if you have a Thomas fan or two in your family!

The next Day out with Thomas event is on 10 & 11 October 2015 If you would like to join us, please call Kate on 5258 2069 or email info@bellarinerailway.com.au

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Financial Assistance Information for Parents

Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF) Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund will ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities. School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum. CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.

If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. The allowance will be paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions, or sporting activities for the benefit of your child. The annual CSEF amount per student will be: â&#x20AC;˘ $125 for primary school students â&#x20AC;˘ $225 for secondary school students. How to Apply Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef Closing Date You should lodge a CSEF application form at the school by 26 June 2015. For more information about the CSEF visit www.education.vic.gov.au/csef

Please Note:

Closing Date

Schools are able to accept and process CSEF applications up until the end of Term 3 (18 September 2015) A Jesuit Partner School

FIRST TIME LODGING YOUR TAX RETURN? The easiest and fastest way to lodge your return is online.

Follow these simple steps Make sure you have your tax file number (TFN) handy and one of the following documents: Your birth certificate, passport or citizenship certificate.

Hello, Many students start their first job (and lodge their first tax return) while still studying. You can help your students by letting them know the easiest way to lodge this tax time. We’ve prepared the following summary and attached PDF, which we encourage you to share with your school community.

Create a myGov account (See my.gov.au for more info)

Call the ATO on 13 28 61 and press 5 at the prompt to get your unique linking code to verify your account.

In myGov, go to the Services page and link to the ATO. Select ‘I have a linking code’ and enter your linking code when prompted.

SERVIC

From 1 July, lodge your tax return online.

(See ato.gov.au/lodgeonline)

Started work? Lodge your tax return withmyTax - it’s easy MyTax l

is the fastest way to lodge

is easy to access (via tablet, smart phone or computer)

l already includes some of your personal information (pre-filled from employers, banks, government agencies and more).*

How to lodge l Get your tax file number and your birth certificate, passport or citizenship certificate ready. l

Create a myGov account at my.gov.au

l Phone the ATO on 13 28 61 and press 5 at the prompt to get your unique linking code. l

In the myGov Services page, link to the ATO with the unique linking code.

Lodge your return through myTax by 31 October.

*Most pre-fill information is available in the last week of July, so it’s easier to wait until then to lodge. Then you only need to review the information, add any missing details and submit.

Learn more about tax and super

When are tax returns due? You have from 1 July to 31 October to lodge.

Keep track of your tax and super by downloading the free ATO App

l Watch our videos ’How to create a myGov account and link to the ATO’ and ‘A quick demonstration of lodging with myTax’ l

Find out more about lodging your first tax return at ato.gov.au/firstreturn

l Engage your students in their financial future with our free educational resourceTax, Super and You at taxsuperandyou.gov.au. l Take advantage of our free interactive webinars and in-school presentations covering a range of tax topics - just email schoolseducationprogram@ato.gov.au. Thank you for helping educate students about tax in Australia. Regards Graham Whyte Assistant Commissioner of Taxation

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OPEN DAYS 2015 INSTITUTION Australian Catholic University Melbourne Campus Ballarat Campus Australian National University

DATE

TIME

CONTACT DETAILS

Sun 9 August Sun 30 August Sat 29 August Sat 25 July

10am – 4pm 10am – 3pm 10am – 4pm 2pm – 8pm

Sun 23 August Thurs 13 August

TBC 2pm – 6pm

Sat 22 August Sun 2 August Sun 9 August Sun 23 August Sun 9 August Sun 30 August

11am – 3pm 10am – 3pm 9am – 3pm 9am – 4pm 9am – 4pm 10am – 3pm

16 July 13 August 17 September 22 October 19 November Sun 22 August

10am – 6.30pm

La Trobe University & La Trobe Melbourne Shepparton Campus Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus Bendigo Campus Mildura Campus Albury-‐Wodonga Campus Monash University Berwick Open House Peninsula Campus Clayton & Caulfield Campuses Parkville Campus (Pharmacy Focus) RMIT City, Bundoora & Brunswick Campuses

Fri 7 August Sun 9 August Sun 16 August Sun 19 August Fri 28 August Wed 29 July Sat 1 August Sun 2 August Sun 16 August Sun 9 August

TBC

4pm – 8pm 10am – 4pm 10am – 4pm 10am – 4pm 10am – 4pm

1800 666 274 www.monash.edu.au/openday

Swinburne University Hawthorn

Sun 2 August

10am – 4pm

1300 275 794 www.swinburne.edu.au/openday

University of Melbourne Parkville & Southbank Campuses Burnley Campus Victoria University Footscray Park campus William Angliss Institute of TAFE

Sun 16 August Sat 5 September Sun 23 August Sun 9 August

9am – 4pm 10am – 2pm 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

Bond University Box Hill Institute Central Queensland University (Melbourne) Chisholm Institute Deakin University & MIBT & THE GORDON TAFE Warrnambool Campus Geelong Campus (Waurn Ponds & Waterfront) Melbourne (Burwood) Campus The Gordon TAFE (City and East Campus) Federation University of Australia Mount Helen Campus; SMB Holmesglen Institute Open Thursday’s – all campuses

JMC Academy

10.30am – 3.00pm

1300 ASK ACU Email: opendayvic@acu.edu.au www.acu.edu.au/openday http://www.anu.edu.au/study/events/anu-‐ open-‐day-‐2015 1800 074 074 https://bond.edu.au/future-‐ students/study-‐bond/see-‐yourself/open-‐ day-‐bond-‐university 1300 269 445 www.boxhillinstitute.edu.au https://www.cqu.edu.au/calendar/event-‐ items/graduation/melbourne-‐open-‐ day?SQ_CALENDAR_DATE=2015-‐08-‐13 http://www.chisholm.edu.au/open http://openday.deakin.edu.au/ www.thegordon.edu.au Ph 5225 0600 1800 333 864 http://federation.edu.au/future-‐ students/study-‐at-‐feduni/open-‐day 1300 MY FUTURE http://www.holmesglen.edu.au/open 1300 410 311 http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/o pen-‐days/register-‐for-‐our-‐next-‐open-‐day-‐ 2015.aspx 1300 135 045 http://www.latrobe.edu.au/openday

9925 2260 www.rmit.edu.au/openday

1300 VIC UNI www.vu.edu.au/open-‐day 1300 ANGLISS http://www.angliss.edu.au

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 2015 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. 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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INSIGHTS Building parent-school partnerships

Raising a critical generation

WORDS Lakshmi Singh

In a digitally literate world of ‘likes’ and social criticism Lakshmi Singh looks at how parents can foster critical spirit in a constructive, healthy and balanced way. American keynote speaker, author and educator Tim Elmore recently penned an article observing a trend amongst kids dishing out careless criticism of processes, ideas and institutions. From criticising classes to sports programs, the food offered on campus, administration or accommodation in some colleges and universities, students were increasingly displaying what Elmore calls, a ‘critical spirit’. Time magazine also ran a feature discussing the narcissistic tendencies amongst Millenials, contributing to a feeling of entitlement amongst youngsters. So, is there a generational change brewing, where more kids go about criticising anything and everything, becoming self-absorbed in the process? Experts say that a critical spirit has and always will exist in all of us, it is just that the nature of today’s society and the easy accessibility of forums through which criticism can be provided that has given it more opportunity to be heard. While experts say that cultivating a spirit of thinking critically about problems and situations is important, it is also necessary to foster a healthy decision-making process.

The age of entitlement Parents have always wanted the best for

kids, but taking the “you deserve the best, this/he/she is not good enough” mentality a bit too far can also be detrimental, says parenting and education expert Ronit Baras. “The rules of education are very simple, judgmental parents will raise judgmental kids. Why? Because judgment is a coping mechanism to fight inadequacy. Judgmental people have weaknesses [and] judgment is their way of hiding. ‘If I find faults in others, I will be able to hide mine.’ If parents model this mentality, kids will adopt it.” Similarly projecting a “my child is special and they need to know that” vision by over-supplying them with activities, commodities and even praise can lead to an unhealthy sense of entitlement, says Dr. Ash Nayate, clinical neuropsychologist. “Narcissism (i.e. a feeling of entitlement) is a sign of unhealthy self-esteem. Narcissistic people don’t see themselves as equal to others, they see themselves as better than others - and the reason they hold this belief is to cover up their fear of ‘not being good enough’,” she says. Judging people helps alleviate that

fear, she says. To help stop the cycle, she believes parents need to lead by example. “Developing a healthy self-esteem is critical. If as a parent you have low confidence and low self-esteem, your kids are going to pick up on that as well. If you want your kids to be resilient and confident, then you need to work on the confidence and self-esteem within yourself.”

Readily accessible forums to dish out criticism It is no secret that Millenials are more digitally literate than the rest of us. With most having access to their own mobile phone, laptop and social media accounts, the stage through which they can communicate with others is wide and always available. “Social media encourages us to be more vocal about criticism. So instead of just judging people quietly, in our mind, we can do it aloud, behind the safety and anonymity of a computer screen,” says Dr. Nayate.