Newsletter
T IGNATIUS COLLEGE SAIN
Edition 13, August 14th 2014
From the Principal Welcome! Welcome to new Provincial
Coming Events August 2014 Mon 18th Science Week Begins Mon 18th Year 7 Author Visit Scot Gardner Mon 18th Parents and Friends’ Association Meeting Tues 19th Year 7 Author Visit Scot Gardner Tues 19th Year 12 Biology Excursion Tues 19th Year 12 Theatre Studies Excursion Wed 20th GISSA Year 7/8 Basketball Round 4 Wed 20th Year 10 Subject Selections Due Wed 20th Year 10 Indonesian Restuarant Visit A more detailed calendar is on the last page.
On behalf of the College community I express our gratitude to and best wishes to the out-going Australian Jesuits Provincial, Fr Steve Curtin SJ. “Province Express” (http://www.express.org. au), the newsletter of the Australian Jesuits, reported on 29/7/14 that “In his final message as Provincial, Fr. Steve Curtin SJ says he has felt blessed by God to have been given a role that has allowed him to support and encourage to thousands of people involved in Jesuit ministries.” And “to communicate with friends near and far who share our passion for the mission of Christ. We Jesuits are very blessed in our friends. Thank you for your friendship and encouragement.”
Fr. Steve Curtain SJ The out-going Provincial
I welcome the new Provincial, Fr. Brian McCoy SJ, and share the following from an article that Fr. McCoy wrote in “Province Express” (29/7/14) as way of providing you with some information about him.
Fr. Brian McCoy SJ The new Provincial
“One of the things Steve and I have in common is that we both played rugby union in our last year of school, although comparing the First XV at Xavier and the one at Riverview might stretch the imagination. Steve, you might appreciate, was a forward. Like those strong men who do the hard work in scrums and lineouts, Steve has done a wonderful job in bearing many burdens over the years and seeking to make each of our own tasks that much lighter and easier. In contrast, I was a five-eighth. As a fiveeighth my job was to move the ball the forwards gave me and allow others, much faster than I, to run with it. That says something of how I see my role at this time. ....continued on Page 2
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From the Principal (cont.)
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We are all given a gift in our Ignatian mission, the gift to share in the kingdom Christ came to bring. We each hold and share in very personal and complementary ways that Ignatian gift. Using an earlier sporting metaphor, we can’t hold onto the ‘ball’ and keep it for ourselves. We need to pass it on.
This is followed by some specific instructions for our students. This will help you to support your daughters / son’s participation in this event. Please contact the Homeroom teacher if you have any queries or concerns.
As Jesuits we are asked to be ‘custodians’ of the charism. Our lay friends and colleagues are asked and have asked to share that spirit with us. Together, like any good team, we bring our different gifts together and encourage those who can ‘run’ to do so.
Student Leaders from St Joseph’s College, Sacred Heart College, Clonard College and Saint Ignatius College have worked collaboratively to organise an inter-school event, the second Tri-UMPH Music Festival that will be held at St Joseph’s College.
In the years to come I look forward to hearing more of our different works and ministries and the ways we can encourage each other in this one mission that we share.”
The theme is “to make poverty history”. Tri-UMPH will showcase various musical artists and student performances, DJs and other acts. This year, the organising students are aiming for $50,000 “to help make poverty history.”
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Continuation of ‘From the Principal’ and Fr Kevin Dillon Comment
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The ‘Cage’ photos
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Ignatian ‘Examen’ Prayer and Reflection
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Year 8 Science Show photos
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Access to new Student Management System
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Parents will be able to access our new Student Management System, “XUNO.”
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Our ICT team is planning to provide access before the end of term three. This will enable parents to view the Term Three Report (interim semester report) online and book Parent/Teacher/Student interviews online.
Parents and Friends’ Association Canteen Roster and Year 12 LEAP ‘Summer of the Seventeeth Doll’ Performance Winter Sleepout and Big Science Competition
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Parents will also be able to view a number of other school records such as their daughters/ son’s attendance record and contact details.
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Other functions of Xuno will be rolled out over the rest of the year and as the software company makes updates available next year.
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Parents will receive log-in details with instructions about accessing Xuno soon.
Year 10 2015 Elective Process Community Service Student Profile and Old Ignatians Time to Shine Performing Arts Gala and ACARA Notice Open Days 2014 - 2015
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ADF Information Sessions
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Beatriz’s War- Special Movie Screening
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“Get your developmental match right” by Michael Grose
From the beginning of this term we have rolled out Student access to Xuno. All students should by now have access and be checking their “dashboard” in Xuno on a daily basis. This an essential location for timetable, daily bulletin, homework, infringements, messages and many other functions to support students.
Community Notice Board
Can I please suggest that Parents ask their daughter / son to give you a ‘tour’ of what is available through Xuno as a way of familiarizing you before you are given access to the Parent Portal.
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TRI-umph Event
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School Calender
Parents should have received a letter from me about the “Tri-UMPH” event on Friday 5th September 2014. The letter was sent home with students. All students will be attending this very special fund and awareness raising event. To help ensure parents (and friends of the college) are aware of what this event entails I provide some information from various sources that has been circulated in the lead-up to this event. The first section gives a general overview.
What is Tri-UMPH?
What is the purpose? Where does the money go? As the name Tri-UMPH - being an acronym for “Triennially United to Make Poverty History”- suggests, the purpose for the event is to support the universal efforts to make poverty history. Specifically, the funds raised will be for the towns of Railaco, Baccau and Viqueque/Dilli of East Timor, with a focus on education and youth development. The student leaders hope to provide education and necessary facilities to ensure a prosperous and peaceful future for the Timorese people. What is happening? The event will involve all the students from the four Catholic Colleges coming to St Joseph’s College and enjoying live music from local and national sources on a massive double stage, a DJ solar powered tent, an unplugged chill stage, and an interactive chill out room. The students will be able to purchase food and drink from a wide choice of vans that will be present. It is recommended that they bring their own food and drink as they may experience long queues. On the main oval there will be many Aid organisations informing them of local and international help organisations. Each school will provide a help desk and first aid tent should they be needed. The day will begin and conclude within the normal school hours. Saint Ignatius students will travel by bus to and from the venue. The cost of the day is $20. This cost however achieves a very positive outcome. If the aim of $50,000 is raised it equates to approximately $17,5000,000 in East Timor. Therefore the proceeds will have a profound impact. ....continued on Page 3
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Each student will also receive a handmade tais wrist band that was hand made by war widows in East Timor. This fact alone has enabled the students to provide in excess of $17,000 to these women for their goods and greatly improved their financial situation and long term security.
their daughter / son to stay on in Geelong at the end of the day, she / he will need to go to her / his bus and inform her / his HRT and leave the grounds from there. (The student should have given a permission note from her / his parent to her / his HRT before the day.)
It is hoped that students will wear this with pride and serve as a small reminder of the day and how powerful their twenty dollars to the people that we have helped.
Teachers from all of the colleges will wear ID badges and high visibility vests all day. They will circulate all day and generally co-ordinate student’s involvement. If students require assistance of any kind they should locate a teacher and go to the First Aid tent where SICG staff will be located. Each College will have their own First Aid tent and students should go there if they have any medical issues.
Some instructions for our students Laptops are not required at school on Friday. Students are also requested not to bring bags to school. Students should bring their lunch in a disposable bag. No bags will be able to be taken on to the bus. As this is a school activity and students will be in school uniform all school rules will apply, as will any consequences for poor behaviour. As at school mobile phones and cameras are not permitted. Students found using these will have them confiscated and they can be collected at the end of the day. Students in Years 7 to 10 are expected to be in full sports uniform. Years 11 and 12 students can wear correct, full sports uniform (if they have it) or their winter uniform. Blazers are optional, Year 12 students can wear their jackets. Any student who presents at school not correctly attired will not be permitted to attend. They will remain at school for the day. Students must accompany their Homeroom Teacher to the bus bay and travel on the same bus on the way to the venue and returning. Buses will be labelled with a number and the name of homeroom travelling on that bus. Students are instructed that once they arrive they are to stay on the St. Joseph’s College grounds at all times. Staff from each school will be manning each gate and actively supervising all of the college grounds for the whole day. Whilst on the grounds they are to remain in the designated areas which are basically the Zampatti Oval (the main oval where stages are located), the DJ tent, The Chill Out Tent, the food stalls and the toilet areas. If parents have given permission for their daughter / son to leave early she / he must find her / his HRT or report to the First Aid tent to sign out. If parents would like
School Community Surveys The college has adopted the Catholic Education Office Melbourne’s (CEOM) “School Improvement Framework” so we meet government and our sector expectations about accountability for the outcomes of schooling and to assist us to improve student-learning outcomes. The framework provides a structured approach to school improvement planning. This school improvement process requires the Leadership Team to monitor the school’s progress each year towards attaining the goals set out in the School Improvement Plan (2013 – 2016.) To do this we need to gather data from a range of sources. This will include the use of three surveys (parent, student and staff) during August this year. The survey results will help the Leadership Team to be able to consider the school’s performance across the “five spheres of schooling:” 1. Education in Faith 2. Teaching and Learning 3. Student Wellbeing 4. Leadership and Management 5. School Community The surveys are organised as follows: l All staff members have been asked to complete an on-line “Staff Opinion Survey”; l All parents have been asked to complete a paper-based or online “Parent Opinion Survey’; and l All students will complete a “Student Opinion Survey”. “Insight SRC” is conducting the surveys on behalf of Saint Ignatius College Geelong and the CEOM. If you as a parent receive a survey in the mail can I please ask you to complete and return the survey?
We need as many parents as possible to respond so we have the best possible sample of opinion. You can provide valuable feedback that will help us to plan for improvements. Please note that your answers will go anonymously into a database and your responses will remain confidential.
Subject selection During term three attention is given to considering subject choices for the following year. The process has already started with Year 11 students being asked to indicate their preferences and now we are asking students in Year 10 to consider subjects for 2012. To assist Year 10 students and parents in considering their Senior School pathways, we held a very informative evening yesterday with information provided about VCE and VCAL programs and the subject selection process. 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: Mr. Andrew Smith (VCE Coordinator), Mr. Bruce Connor (Work and Further Education and VCAL Coordinator), Mrs. Annette Chidzey (Head of Teaching and Learning), Mr. Paul Lewis (Deputy Principal.)
Winter Sleep Out Congratulations and well done to the Social Justice Group, coordinated by Ms. Sarah Callahan and the Year 12 VCAL class coordinated by Mr. Johnnie Clatworthy, who organised and ran the annual “Winter Sleep Out” for volunteer Year 11 or 12 students last week. The purposes of this event were to raise awareness about youth homelessness and raise funds to support organisations supporting homeless youth.
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. ....continued on Page 4
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They organized this event to raise awareness of homelessness.
and this demonstrated their commitment to helping to make a difference.
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.
In particular, thank you to Mr. Paul Lewis (Deputy Principal), several other staff for their support of the students involved. Well done to our College Captains and Senior Student Leaders.
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 however, 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
Deputy Principal Review The College is committed to continuing the development of a culture of leadership and nurturing the professional development of staff consistent with the objectives outlined in the College’s School Improvement Plan. With this in mind, and as required by the conditions of the Deputy Principal’s contract, I have arranged for the review of our Deputy Principal, Mr. Paul Lewis.
From Fr Kevin Dillon
“No-one ever expects it to happen to them,” Ms. O’Keeffe said. “But one Australian goes missing every 15 minutes; that is 500,000 people directly impacted every year.”
Family members and friends wept, hugged and prayed as they remembered the people whose lives were cut short in an incident for which there are still far too many unanswered questions.
“Over time it gets harder, you start to feel the disconnect,” she said. “Dan and I were really close, but it is hard to say that now because I haven’t seen him in three years. You get better at coping, but the pain is still there. Dan is now a long term missing person, that might not change today but it might change tomorrow.” “Geelong Advertiser”, Tues. Aug 5
This review will provide valuable feedback and affirm the work of our dedicated and hardworking Deputy Principal. I wish Mr. Lewis all the best as he undergoes this process and thank him for his significant contribution to the college to date. Best wishes,
Michael Exton Principal
I am grateful to Ms Liz Gleeson (Principal Consultant) from the Catholic Education Office Melbourne for facilitating the review.
More than three years after her brother disappeared, Loren O’Keeffe has never lost hope. And now, through the “Missing Person’s Advocacy Network” (MPAN), the Richmond resident is making sure other families missing loved ones don’t lose hope either.
Ms. O’Keeffe and her family bore the full brunt of that impact when her brother, Daneil O’Keeffe, disappeared on July 15, 2011. Hope is the one thing keeping Ms. O’Keeffe and her family searching for the man who was their brother, son and friend.
The process will involve interviews with a cross section of staff (teaching and non-teaching), students and parents and will be conducted next Thursday.
Nearly two thousand people gathered at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Thursday to honour and mourn the tragic loss of 298 lives, 38 from Australia, lost when Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 was blown out of the sky.
But even if those questions are answered, what those who miss them need so much will still not happen: their loved ones aren’t coming home. Those who came together for Thursday’s service, and all who support them in their distress, have much in common with those still wondering what happened to the 239 passengers and crew who disappeared on March 8 aboard Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370. One difference, though, is that some of them retain hope, no matter how slim, that their loved ones may someday return. We talk a lot these days about “closure”. Perhaps it’s a jargon word, but it can often have meaning for people who have to cope with the death of a friend or family member. In most cases, the usual rituals of remembrance and funerals can be followed, because the body of their loved one is with them, to be honoured and respected. We must not forget that even this comfort will be denied many of the families of MH17 victims.
We must not forget that even this comfort will be denied many of the families of MH17 victims. But we should not forget the families of MH370 passengers and crew, who are “missing” and cannot be found? And what of those more than 30,000 Australian families who, every year, have someone precious to them simply “disappear”? Dan O’Keeffe from Highton disappeared three years ago, and his family still live in hope that one day they will have him with them again. His sister Loren O’Keeffe set up an advocacy and support network for families going through the agony of a “missing person”. Theirs is a heartache all of its own - and there are so many families like them, with nearly 100 people going “missing” in Australia every day. Of all who watched TV coverage of Thursday’s MH17 service, those who have a missing family member or loved one probably understood best the sadness, loss and grief of those who gathered at St. Patrick’s. May they all be comforted for a loss that is so real, and perhaps even more keenly felt if there is still some smidgeon of hope remaining.
Fr Kevin Dillon, Geelong Deanery Coordinator and Association of Canonical Administrator President, OAM
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The Cage photos Photography by David Alexander
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The Five Steps of the Ignatian ‘Examen’ Prayer Thanks I give thanks for the graces, benefits and good things of my day. Help I ask the Holy Spirit for help to discern my day with openess. Review I review my day, hour by hour, to see how God is working in my life. Response I respond to what I felt or learnt in the review of my day. Resolve I resolve with hope and grace to amend my life tomorrow. ‘Examen’ adaption by Fr. Michael Hansen SJ)
Ignatian Spirituality Reflection Following the example of St. Ignatius, Ignatian spirituality centres on the imitation of Jesus—focusing on those priorities which constitute Christ’s mind, heart, values, priorities and loves. To learn what those values, priorities and loves are, Ignatius would encourage us to consider what Jesus said and did. At the foundation of Jesus’s life was prayer, a continuous search for how best to live as an authentic human being before a loving God. Jesus preached forgiveness of sins, healed the sick and possessed, and gave hope to the poor, to those socially and economically outcast. Jesus spoke of joy, peace, justice and love; he summoned men and women from all classes of society to continue to follow his way to God and his commitment to helping people become whole and holy. Ignatian spirituality attempts to incorporate these same gospel values into all its works. It stresses the need to take time to reflect and to pray, in order to find out how God wants us to serve.
As Daniel Groody writes in “Globalization, Spirituality and Justice”, p.109: ‘Catholic social teaching believes that human beings, created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26-27), have by their very existence an inherent value, worth, and distinction. This means that God is present in every person, regardless of his or her race, nation, sex, origin, orientation, culture, or economic standing. Catholic Social Teaching asserts that all human beings must see within every person both a reflection of God and a mirror of themselves, and must honour and respect this dignity as a divine gift.’ Do we really see ourselves and others as a ‘divine gift’? What difference would this make to our families, relationships, parishes, schools, workplaces and local community? In a world where cruel wars are fought – We are called to find and to pursue how God wants men and women to be forgiven, to be free, to utilize all their talents and opportunities in ways which build up this world as a place where faith, justice, peace, and love can flourish.
Ignatian spirituality is incarnational; it views the world as a place where Christ walked, talked and embraced people. It views the world, therefore, as a place of grace, a place of being able to give life to others. We are called to find and to pursue how God wants other men and women to be forgiven, to be free, to utilize all their talents and opportunities in ways which build up this world as a place where faith, justice, peace, and love can flourish. At the same time, Ignatian spirituality is realistic. The world Christ faced was also a world of cruelty, injustice and the abuse of power and authority. Consequently, Ignatian spirituality affirms our human potential but also is dedicated to the ongoing, day-in-dayout struggle between good and evil. The challenge is to embrace and live from the value of the worth and dignity of each of God’s human beings.
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Year 8 Science Show Photography by David Alexander
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Parents and Friends’ Association:
Parents and Friends’ keeping the ILC cosy....
Meetings for 2014 The Parents & Friends’ Association cordially invite all those interested to their meetings for 2014 held from 7.30pm onward in the Food Tech Centre on the following dates: Meeting schedule: August Monday 18th September Monday 15th October Monday 20th November Monday 17th AGM December TBA 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.
PFA Fundraiser As per last year the Parents and Friends’ Association are ‘Fundraising with Entertainment’. The Entertainment Book has over 400 offers valued at $20,000 which are valid until 1st June 2015 for businesses in Geelong, Surf Coast and Ballarat. Things like 50% off and 2-for-1 offers for the best local restaurants, cafés, attractions, hotel accommodation, travel and much more. 20% of all memberships purchased will be returned to the College. Please see the advert on this page or for more details contact Helen Benjamin on 5251 1136 or benjamin241@iinet.net.au A copy of the 2014/2015 Entertainment Book is on display in the College office. To go directly to the online purchasing page go to: www.entertainmentbook.com.au/ orderbooks/11317f0
Throughout the year the Parents and Friends’ Association allocate monies raised through fundraising to various projects and areas in the College. Based on a proposal put forward by Mrs. Leonie Stephenson, the Information Learning Centre Co-ordinator, the Parents and Friends’ purchased new furniture to further enhance the ILC environment.
The portable book shelving (pictured behind the students) allows the creation of a number of different working environments providing flexibility within the ILC space. During the year the Parents and Friends’ Association have contributed financially to a number of projects which will be detailed in future newsletters.
Join the Parents and Friends’ Association and make a difference The Parents and Friends’ Association is about enhancing the school and wider community. We achieve this through: Meeting regularly to share ideas - Third Monday evening each month at 7.30pm (currently) l Building a school community that is supportive of each other l Developing innovative projects/programs l Focusing on creating a sustainable environment l The organisation of social activities to ensure the opportunity to build relationships l Ensuring that we address issues relating to Social Justice l Being environmentally aware in all our actions and decisions l
If you are interested in joining this dynamic group and being part of the ongoing development of the College contact Kristi Papp, the PFA Secretary at kristipapp@iprimus.com.au
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Canteen Roster Starting 18th August Monday 18th A. Brown, J. Chainski, S. Hammond, S. Schwaiger Tuesday 19th L. Vella, C. Duncan, L. Scott, L. Zanghi Wednesday 20th T. Mifsud, M. Sideris, L. Eastwood, M. Hallam Thursday 21st E. Carpenter, B. Downey, Needed
Year 12 LEAP ‘Summer of the Seventeenth Doll’ Performance On Wednesday the 30th of April, the Year 12 LEAP class run by Mrs Kealey travelled to Clonard College Geelong to watch the Complete Works Theatre Production’s performance of Ray Lawler’s 1950’s playwright ‘Summer of the Seventeenth Doll.’
Overall, this excursion gave us an excellent insight into the themes, ideas and symbology evident in this play, as well as the opportunity to ask questions and receive clarification.
As part of the coursework for this term, this play is being studied in reference to the themes of Identity and Belonging. We were lucky enough to have specific scenes chosen and performed for us that related to this issue.
A big thank you to Ms Falconer for accompanying us, and to Mrs Kealey for organising this excursion.
The group experienced the play as an audience, rather than just reading it, which provided a new perspective, as well as highlighting the undermining catalysts that drove the plot.
This will especially help us for our upcoming SAC worth 50 marks and our exam.
Amber Dahlhaus Year 12 LEAP (Extension English) Class
Friday 22nd E. Stokie, S. Smith, K. Fitzpatrick Starting 25th August Monday 25th R. Scott, Needed Tuesday 26th T. Waring, D. Gardner Wednesday 27th T. Wagener, S. Wilkens, T. Mifsud, M. Sideris Thursday 28th P. Bakker, S. Clark, N. Lowther, T. Tormey, S. Schwaiger Friday 29th C. Shakespeare, L. Hart If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Fran Lakey Tel: 0409 366 545
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Saint Ignatius Winter Sleepout As part of Homelessness Week, running August 4-10, the Saint Ignatius Winter Sleep Out is a way for College students to support the Christ Church Meals Program by raising money and awareness about homelessness. Every year in the depths of winter, students and staff sleep overnight on the College basketball courts. This year was no exception, with twenty-five students braving the cold and drizzle to raise funds for the Meals Program. Students were asked to collect donations from the College community in the hopes of highlighting that homelessness is not abstract, but happening in our local area.
To add an extra element, the College’s Year 12 VCAL Program undertook the evening’s catering and activities as part of their applied learning project, managing to successfully execute a cheerful yet earnest evening under the instruction of Mr. John Clatworthy.
Funds raised are put to excellent use at Christ Church, located on the corner of Moorabool and McKillop streets.
Saint Ignatius College is proud to have a long and meaningful association with The Christ Church Community Meals Program. Not only do our students actively volunteer their time after school hours to help serve meals to the program’s patrons, but students also assist the organisation through tangible and monetary donations.
Additionally, this program offers a free medical service to its patrons, which is unique in Australia. It is a privilege of the College to help Christ Church continue its good works.
The Meals Program serves upwards of six hundred meals per week and has been doing so for over twenty years.
Many thanks not only to John and the VCAL team, but also to Ms. Michelle Chambers and Ms. Donna Quigley who assisted with organisiation and supervision on the night. Ms. Sarah Callahan
On the 22nd May, selected students from Years 7 - 10 competed in the Big Science Competition. The competition challenged students to think critically and solve scientific problems using everyday examples. All students will receive a certificate in the coming weeks that recognises their achievement and a report detailing their performance. Congratulations to all students who participated this year. Ms. Elise Meehan Science Learning Area Leader
Junior Level High Distinction Kyle Wig Lily Nicholls-Noy Rachel Deane Teggelove Distinction Gemma Bell Isabella Borley Bennette George Tex Hallam Chloe Hayes Liam Power Nickolas Sideris Matson Waring
Credit Sophie Dinneen Jack Dumaresq Matthew Ferry Keira Ford Daniel Foster Courtney Fox James Gal Sarah Hurst Brent Keast Gus Kivlighon Ruby Mangelsdorf Oliver Matthews Georgia McFarlane Jake Mulvahil James Reilly Samuel Salisbury Josh Saltalamacchia Lachlan Scott Angus Thompson Mitchell Welsh
Distinction Meghann Evenden Conor Healy Noah Hodgson Warrick Howell Georgia Kerr-Nelson Darbi Moody Ella Sjodin Ben Smith Jessica Vella Austin Wilcox Credit Claire Bensted Alana Brew Jessica Davey Lochlan Davy Michael Hannan Byrce Herbert Rebecca Madden Chelsea Taylor-Hewson
Intermediate Level High Distinction Lachie Cooke Jessica Madden Toby Stannard Henry West Aidan Whalen
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Year 10 2015 Elective Process Year 9 students will begin to consider Year 10 2015 elective choices this week. On Friday August 15th, all students in the year level will gather in the ILC to have the process explained to them. Students will be shown how to access the information booklet located on the College website. The booklet will contain information about core subjects and elective options and will include a practice elective preference form for students to consult as they contemplate their choices. Students are able to choose three electives per Semester and each elective extends for three periods per week. The range of electives builds on the variety offered at Year 9 and provides students with the opportunity to find out more about their strengths and limitations across various subjects and Learning Areas. In 2015, as part of the Year 10 Maths program, some students will be invited to undertake VCE Maths Methods Units 1 and 2 as their core study. These students will be determined based on their maths results, NAPLAN results and other relevant data. This invitation will be mailed home to parents in the next few days, as those students will need to select ‘Accelerated Maths’ as one of their six electives for Year 10. Ms Karen Perkins, our Maths Learning Area Leader, has provided information about Year 10 2015 Maths classes below for you to read in conjunction with the online information booklet.
To assist with the selection process, the 2015 booklet will be online by Monday August 18th. Year 9 students will receive an email from Mr. Collyer reminding them how to access this booklet once it is available for viewing. All Year 9 students will then have ten days to select their electives for 2015. Printed forms with student names and homerooms will be distributed via Homeroom teachers on Wednesday August 20th and these forms are due back to the corresponding homeroom teacher on Friday August 29th. We look forward to working with your son or daughter to help them with their elective choices and we ask you to discuss their preferences with them over the next couple of weeks before forms are due to be returned to the College. Mrs. Annette Chidzey Head of Learning and Teaching
YEAR 10 2015 Mathematics Classess In Year 10, 2015, students are grouped according to their level of interest, ability and intended pathway in Mathematics. Year 9 Maths teachers make recommendations as to which level of Mathematics each student would be most suited to.
The recommendation is based on their Semester One 2014 Report results, teacher observations and ongoing class work. A letter will be posted out to each student in September, informing them of the class they have been placed in. A summary of the Year 10 Maths offerings is as follows: 1. 10 Foundation Maths does not continue into VCE. It may lead to VCAL numeracy. 2.
10 General Maths can lead to a Unit 1/2 General Maths (Year 11) and Unit 3/4 Further Maths (Year 12).
3. 10 Pre Methods can lead to any Maths Units 1- 4. 4.
VCE Mathematical Methods Units 1&2 These students will be registered with Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority (VCAA) and upon successful completion of the course be credited with two VCE units of study.
Students MUST select ACCELERATED MATHS as one of their electives to do this subject
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Community Service Student Profile Name: Madeleine Crothers and Ruby Clarke
Homeroom: 7 Borgia
Maddie Crothers and Ruby Clarke are pictured with other SICG students and members of the Disabled Surfing Association On the 2nd of March this year, Ruby and I helped out at the Disabled Surfing Association. This organization gave chances for disabled people of all ages and elderly people to surf. When we got to the Ocean Grove beach everyone helped carry someone on to a surfboard and take them out. We then all stood in a line and when an appropriate wave came someone would
hop on the back and steady the surfboard while everyone else would be in a line and help push them along.
I think this is one of the best ways to help people while getting your community service hours.
This was an amazing day where everyone got to do their bit, from grade 4’s all the way up, there was something to do for everyone.
Just simply from helping out you get about half the hours that are expected.
This is a great way to help people who usually don’t get the same chances and privileges as we do.
Not only are you helping others but you have loads of fun as well.” Maddie Crothers (7 Borgia)
The Old Ignatians’ Association is gaining momentum and hopes to be a really vibrant part of the College community in the very near future. It is important for us to be able to enable all former students aware of reunions, other functions and provide information about the group. It’s about keeping connected, staying in touch and reflecting on our old school days. It would be great if you could update your current contact details with the college especially your mobile numbers and email addresses. These can be updated: via the Portal - Old Ignatians’ Association on the College website or email details to connoleya@ignatius.vic.edu.au Contact details include: Name, address, year left the college, home phone number, mobile phone number, email address.Looking forward to catching up with soon. A reunion in September will be held at The Royal Geelong Yacht club mid-September, 2014. An invitation will be mailed to you if your address is current. Tell your friends and bring them along! Check out the Alumni facebook page for the details as well facebook.com/saintignatiusalumni The Old Ignatians’ Steering Committee and Development Team
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Privacy Notice Information required to determine the Index of Community Socio-educational Advantage (ICSEA) for schools This notice is from the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), to advise you that ACARA has requested your child’s school to provide ACARA with information about you and your child. Your school my disclose to ACARA information such as your child’s gender, date of birth, country of birth, background language, residential address, parental occupation and parental education. This information is disclosed to ACARA under the ACARA Act 2008 for one or both of the following purposes: l formulating national reports consisting of aggregated data on school performance; and l assisting government to formulate policies in relation to education matters. ACARA will not disclose this personal information to any third party. If you do not want your school to provide this information to ACARA, please advise your school by emailing the Principal’s Secretary, lambertg@ignatius.vic.edu.au, or ringing Gail Lambert on (03) 5251 1136 by 20/08/14.
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Open Days 2014-2015 Institution
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Academy of Design Australia 10 August 2014, (9am-5pm) Academy of Interactive Entertainment 17 August 2014, (10am-3pm) 15 November 2014, (10am-3pm) Australian Catholic University Melbourne Campus: 10 August 2014, (10am-4pm) Ballarat Campus: 31 August 2014, (10am-3pm) Australian College of Applied Psychology 10 August 2014, (10am-2pm) 11 August 2014, (10am-4pm) 14 August 2014, (4pm-7pm) Australian College of Sports Therapy 8 September 2014, (12pm-3pm) 11 September 2014, (4pm-7pm) Australian College of the Arts 17 January 2015, (10am-3pm) Australian Guild of Music Education By appointment: (03) 9822 3111 Australian Institute of Fitness Melbourne City Campus: 24 August 2014, (10am) Australian Institute of Music http://www.aim.edu.au/future-students/domestic-melbourne Australian Maritime College 31 August 2014, (10am-3pm) Bendigo TAFE City Campus and Charleston Road: 17 August 2014, (10am-2pm) Billy Blue College of Design www.billyblue.edu.au/events Blue Mountains International Hotel Management Leura Campus: 30 August 2014, (10am-2pm) School Box Hill Institute 24 August 2014, (10am-3pm) Charles Sturt University www.csu.edu.au/oncampus/campus-life/tour Chisholm Dandenong Campus: 23 August 2014, (11am-4pm) CQUniversity 10 August 2014, (9am-1pm) Virtual Open Day: 10 September (10am-7pm) Deakin University Warrnambool Campus: 3 August 2014, (10am-3pm) Geelong Waterfront Campus: 10 August 2014, (9am-3pm) Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus: 10 August 2014, (9am-3pm) Melbourne Burwood Campus: 24 August 2014, (9am-4pm) Elly Lukas Beauty Therapy College 2 August 2014, (11am-12.30pm) 17 September 2014, (6pm-7.30pm) 11 October 2014, (11am-12.30pm) 12 November 2014, (6pm-7.30pm) 29 November 2014, (11am-12.30pm) 6 December 2014, (11am-12.30pm) 7 January 2015, (6pm-7.30pm) 17 January 2015, (11am-12.30pm) Endeavour College of Natural Health By appointment: (03) 9662 9911 Federation Training By appointment: 1300 133 717 Federation University Australia Ballarat and Gippsland Campuses: 31 August 2014, (10am-3pm) Footscray City Films 24 August 2014, (1pm-4pm) Gordon (The) 10 August 2014, (10am-3pm) Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE By appointment: 1 300 468 233 Health Skills Australia Blackburn Campus: 9 August 2014, (10am-2pm) Melbourne CBD Campus: 10 August 2014, (10am-2pm) Holmes Institute 10 September 2014, (11am-3pm) Holmesglen www.holmesglen.edu.au/open International College of Hotel Management 17 August 2014, (2.30pm) Investment Banking Institute Business School By appointment: 1300 659 298 JMC Academy 23 August 2014, (10:30am) 17 January 2015, (10.30am) 9 May 2015, (10.30am) Kangan Institute Broadmeadows Campus: 2 August 2014, (10am-4pm) Docklands Campus: 9 August 2014, (10am-4pm) Richmond Campus: 24 August 2014, (10am-4pm) Richmond Campus: 26 August 2014 (6pm-8pm) Moonee Ponds Campus: 30 August 2014 (10am-4pm) Kaplan Business School By appointment: 1300 602 809 La Trobe Melbourne By appointment: (03) 9479 2417
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Open Days 2014-2015 Institution
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La Trobe University Shepparton Campus: 8 August 2014, (4pm-7pm) Mildura Campus: 13 August 2014, (3.30pm-7.30pm) Bendigo Campus: 17 August 2014, (10am-3pm) Melbourne Campus: 24 August 2014, (10am-4pm) Albury-Wodonga Campus: 29 August 2014, (4pm-7pm) LaTrobe College of Art and Design By appointment: (03) 9606 0933 Longerenong College By appointment: (03) 5362 2222 Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology Geelong: 10 August 2014, (9am-3pm) Burwood: 24 August 2014, (9am-4pm) Melbourne Institute of Technology By appointment: (03) 8600 6700 Melbourne Polytechnic http://melbournepolytechnic.edu.au/info-nights Monash College By appointment: (03) 9903 4788 Monash University Berwick and Peninsula Campus: 2 August 2014, (10am-4pm) Clayton and Caulfield Campus: 3 August 2014, (10am-4pm) Parkville Campus: 17 August 2014, (10am-3pm) Moorabbin Flying Services 30 August 2014, (10am-2pm) Navitas College of Public Safety 10 August 2014, (10am-2pm) Northern College of the Arts and Technology 19 August 2014, (6pm-8pm) 13 October 2014, (6pm-7.30pm) Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE www.nmit.edu.au/info-nights Oceania Polytechnic Institute of Education 10 August 2014, (10am to 4pm) Oxygen College 30 August 2014, (11am) Photographic Imaging College 24 August 2014, (12pm-3pm) Photography Studies College 17 August 2014, (10am-4pm) Republica Education Tractor: 10 August 2014, (10am-4pm) RGIT Australia rgit.edu.au RMIT University 10 August 2014, (10am-4pm) SAE Creative Media Institute 13 September 2014, (11am) Sage Institute of Education Melbourne Campus: 17 August 2014, (10am) Elsternwick Campus: 24 August 2014, (10am) Southern School of Natural Therapies By appointment: (03) 9415 3333 Sunraysia Institute of TAFE 12 October 2014 Swinburne University of Technology Hawthorn Campus: 3 August 2014, (10am-4pm) University of Canberra By appointment: 1800 UNI CAN University of Melbourne (The) Parkville & Southbank Campuses: 17 August 2014, (10am-4pm) Burnley Campus: 11 September 2014, (12pm-7pm) VFA Learning By appointment: (03) 5223 6800 Victoria University Footscray Park Campus: 24 August 2014, (10am-4pm) Victorian Institute of Technology Every Friday from 10am William Angliss Institute of TAFE Melbourne Campus: 24 August 2014, (10am-4pm) Sydney Campus: 13 September 2014, (10am-2pm) Wodonga Institute of TAFE By appointment: 1300 698 233
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Adventure, travel, great pay and diverse career opportunities – just to name a few of the benefits on offer when you join the Navy, Army or Air Force. If you’re up for the challenge and would like to find out more, come along to one of our upcoming information sessions: 04 Aug 14 06 Aug 14 07 Aug 14 13 Aug 14 19 Aug 14 20 Aug 14 25 Aug 14 27 Aug 14
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ADF Careers Army 1 Year Roles Army Reserve (Geelong Session– see note below) Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Army Reserve Royal Military College (RMC) ADF Technical Trades Women In Defence (WID)
All sessions are taking place in the Defence Force Recruiting Centre Location: Level 14, 501 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 *Please note: the Army Reserve session on 7th August will be held at 196 Myers St, Geelong. There are limited positions available for these sessions so reservations are essential. To book your seat please email CPTVIC@dfr.com.au with the date and title of the session and also the number of seats you would like. Hope to see you there! DEFENCE FORCE RECRUITING
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Screening August 14th
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INSIGHTS Building parent-school partnerships
Get your
WORDS Michael Grose
developmental match right
Parents of large families tend to have seen it all before. But if you have only one or two kids, you’re pretty much learning it all on the run. Here are some ideas for matching your parenting style to your kids’ development. If you’re the parent of a small family (two children or less), your learning curve is steep as there are so many firsts: first steps, first time at preschool, first experience of school camp, first transition from childhood to adolescence.
3 When a previously successful strategy no longer serves its purpose, this is evidence that your child has moved to a new developmental stage. Now you need to ask yourself whether you have too.
The extensive list of ‘first’ experiences means you constantly need to acquire new knowledge (“Now, how does this toilettraining work?”) and new skillsets (“Hmm. How do I persuade a reluctant toilet trainer?”).
care workers, teachers and parent educators who have broader experience of specific age groups.
The other challenge, of course, is matching your parenting with the developmental needs of each stage in your child’s young life. You know how it goes: Just as you finally learn how to successfully tackle an independent-minded toddler, he suddenly moves into a more compliant but far more inquisitive stage. You think, “What’s with all the questions? Do I have to answer them all?”
New stages, New opportuNItIes, New challeNges! Parents of large families can draw on their previous experiences, but when you lead a small crew it’s largely trial and error. Here are some ideas for matching your parenting with your child’s developmental stage:
1 Follow your child’s lead. Kids will let you know in many and varied ways what they require from you.
2 learn from other parents who have been down the parenting track before you. Ask questions: “Does your six-yearold...?” “Is it normal that...?”
4 Follow the lead of professionals such as child
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Learn more about developmental stages and their parenting requirements. Each stage brings new challenges and new opportunities. Understanding the developmental needs of children helps you match your parenting to their age and stage.
eleanor roosevelt once said: “learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself”. this wisdom definitely applies to parenting, especially in smaller families. so if it’s a struggle to get it right, don’t be too hard on yourself. see it as an opportunity to learn.
Michael Grose
stage? Join Parentingidea s Club and receive a Life Stage Want to know more about your child’s age and developmental birthday. Find out more at parentingidea sclub.com.au. Developmenta l Map and a Year Ahead Planner on your child’s
© 2014 Michael Grose
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Community Notice Board Local up-coming events and sporting club information
Ocean Grove Tennis Club Junior Division
Summer Tennis Ocean Grove Tennis Club is an established club able to cater to a wide age and ability range. We have dedicated Committee Members and Parents to support the players and their families throughout the season. The Summer Competition includes girls, boys and mixed teams competing on Saturday Mornings at both home and away games across the Geelong Region. Teams comprise 4 - 6 players, with a minimum of 4 required to play each week. Each player competes in one set of singles and one set of doubles. All players must be under 18 years of age as of October 1st 2014.
New Players Welcome
The Summer Season commences on Saturday October 11th Registrations Close on Saturday August 30th
Summer Basketball Come down and try out or sign up for the Summer basketball season. When: Sunday 17th August Time: 1pm - 3pm Place: The Linc (Leopold School Gym) There will be a sausage sizzle, a raffle and a free training session run by the Stingrays. Uniforms can be ordered or purchased on the day. Discount rego fee if paid on the day $15 per child or $25 per family.
Call Sheridan on 0414 697 564
For further information or to register: Donna James Secretary - Junior Division Ocean Grove Tennis Club
0425 723 065
oceangrovejtc@gmail.com
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School Calendar August 2014
August 2014
Friday 15th
College Captains and Vice Captains Speeches to Years 10 and 11
Monday 25th Year 9 Melbourne Camp 1 Monday to Wednesday
Monday 18th
Science Week Begins
Wednesday 28th Year 9 Melbourne Camp 2 Wednesday to Friday
Monday 18th Year 7 Author Visit Scot Gardner Monday 18th
Parents and Friends’ Association Meeting Food Tech, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Tuesday 19th Year 7 Author Visit Scot Gardner Tuesday 19th
Melbourne Netball Competition
Tuesday 19th Year 12 Biology Excursion Gordon TAFE Tuesday 19th
Wednesday 28th Year 7 / 8 GISSA Basketball Round 5 ‘Life be in it Sort for all’ Crown St, South Geelong Thursday 29th
Year 10 Aquatics (Andres)
Thursday 29th Year 12 ‘Finishing Line’ Elevate Ed Venue
September 2014
Year 12 Theatre Studies Excursion
Wednesday 20th Year 10 Subject Selections Due Wednesday 20th Year 7 / 8 GISSA Basketball Round 4 ‘Life be in it Sort for all’ Crown St, South Geelong Wednesday 20th Year 10 Indonesian Restuarant Visit 156a Shannon Avenue Thursday 21st Year 12 VCAL Excursion Health Workshop, North Geelong Thursday 21st
Wednesday 28th Year 10 Aquatics (Morse)
Year 10 Aquatics (Kostka)
Thursday 21st VCAL Excursion Queenscliff Friday 22nd Cultural Indigenous Excursion Korin Gamadji Institute - Richmond
Tuesday 2nd
Year 10 Enviromental Science Excursion
Tuesday 2nd Year 7 Father Daughter Night College, 7pm - 9pm Wednesday 3rd Year 10 Aquatics (Morse) Wednesday 3rd Instrumental Night Potato Shed, 7pm - 9.30pm Thursday 4th
Year 10 Aquatics (Andres)
Thursday 4th Year 8 Father Son Night College, 7pm - 9pm Friday 5th TRI-umph Day St Josephs College Geelong All Day Tuesday 9th Year 9 ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Performance All Year 9 Students
Look for the Calendar available through the Saint Ignatius College Website: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au T IGNATIUS COLLEGE SAIN
Saint Ignatius College Geelong
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