Edition 13 August 17th 2017 (HR) by Saint Ignatius

Newsletter

Edition 13, August 17th 2017

From the Principal Welcome Congratulations to our new President of the Canonical Administrators: Fr James Puppady

Coming Events August 2017 Sun 20th College Production Rehearsal Mon 21st Year 9 Melbourne Camp 1 Mon 21st College Production Rehearsal Tues 22nd Year 8 ‘Father and Son Evening’ 6.30pm start Wed 23rd Year 9 Melbourne Camp 2 Thurs 24th Year 7 ‘Father and Daughter Evening’ 6.30pm start A more detailed calendar is on the last page.

Saint Ignatius College Geelong is owned and operated by the nine parishes of the Geelong Catholic Deanery. The nine Parish Priests are referred to as Canonical Administrators of the College. The College is governed by the Association of Canonical Administrators. To support the Canonical Administrators an advisory Board is in place. We are very fortunate to have a very strong Board with members who are very dedicated and cover a cross-section of expertise, experience and connection to the College. Responsibilities of the Board include ensuring that the College is faithful to its charter as a Catholic school, developing policies to enable the college to function and overseeing the financial arrangements that underpin the college. I am very grateful for the valuable advice the Board provides to the Executive about leadership and management matters.

I extend the College community’s gratitude to outgoing President of the Association of Canonical Administrators, Fr Kevin Dillon. As you may be aware, Fr Kevin has recently moved to the Rowville parish. This left the position of President vacant. At a recent meeting of the Association of Canonical Administrators, Fr James was elected to this position. On behalf of the College community, I congratulate Fr James and thank him for his enthusiastic and willing support of our College in taking on this role. ....continued on Page 2

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In Brief

From the Principal (cont.)

This Page: Continuation of ‘From the Acting Principal’ Page 3: Continuation of ‘From the Acting Principal’ Page 4: TRI-umph 2017 ‘Taster’ Photos Page 5: Faith Matters Page 6: 2017 Victorian School Netball Championship Page 7: Creating Costumes and Beauty and the Beast Page 8 and 9: VCE Practice Exams and How to perform successfully on exam day Page 10: Build a ‘BRIDGE’ and 2017 NAPLAN Results Page 11: Performance and Instrumental News Page 12: ‘Shaping the Future’ Page 13 and 14: Canteen Roster and Parents and Friends’ Association Page 15 and 16: Minjerribah Indigenous Immersion 2017 Page 17: Year 9 AGAT Tri-UMPH Festival 2017’ Page 18: International Sailing Success Page 19: Old Ignatians Invite Page 20: Year 12 Parent Teacher Student Conferences Page 21: ACE Workshop 3 Page 22: ‘Time & Space’ Evenings Page 23 and 24: “The agony and ecstasy of teenage peer groups” by Michael Grose Page 25 to 31: Community Notice Board Page 32: College Calendar

Canonical Administrator Fr James Puppady Parish: Drysdale / Leopold / Portarlington / St Leonards Fr Jim Clarke Parish: Geelong / East Geelong / Newcomb Fr Vincent Jewell Parish: Highton / Belmont Fr Ray Zammit Parish: North Geelong Fr Charles Balnaves Parish: Meredith / Bannockburn / Anakie Fr Manoj Kannamthadathil Parish: Corio / Lara Fr Gerard Keith Parish: Bell Park / Geelong West / Manifold Heights Fr Michael Richardson Parish: Queenscliff / Ocean Grove / Barwon Heads Fr Linh Tran Parish: Grovedale / Torquay / Anglesea

Thank you PFA! The Parents and Friends’ Association (PFA) provides valuable support to our College community in many ways. On behalf of everyone connected to our community, I thank the parents who have generously volunteered to be part of this association. Their dedicated work supports all students at our College.

We need to continually add parents to this group as with each passing year some members finish as their son or daughter completes their secondary school journey. So, I ask you to please consider how you can support the College as part of the enrolment expectations - could you find your way clear to join this group for a year or two (or longer)? Many parents already support the College through volunteering for one of Canteen, Second-hand uniform shop or Open Day, to mention a few of many. I know that there may be a few parents finishing up this year who have served the PFA so well and feel I need to encourage other parents to please look at joining this group. The next PFA Meeting is on Tuesday 5th September at 7 pm in the Food Tech Centre. Please consider attending. One initiative of the PFA that the College and in particular, the students are very grateful for is the gift of a key ring to celebrate the first decade of Saint Ignatius College. All students and staff received this special gift to mark the 10-year milestone. Ms Cathy Dykes (PFA Secretary) and Ms Lisa Bell (PFA Board Rep.) made the official presentation at the Feast Day assembly (pictured below.) ...continued on Page 3

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College Production - tickets now available and selling fast!

* = or a male Mentor (e.g., Grandfather, Uncle, family friend, big brother,…)

It is hard to believe that the College’s Production - “Beauty and the Beast” will be performed in four weeks’ time.

“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 & 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”.

After many months of planning, preparation and rehearsals the cast of well 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. The performances will be held at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre’s (GPAC) Playhouse Theatre at the following times: l Thursday September 14th Evening show 7.00pm l Friday September 15th Evening show 7.00pm l Saturday September 16th Matinee show 12.00pm Late afternoon show 5.00pm 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/909/ disney-s-beauty-the-beast Please note there will be school matinees at 11am on Thursday September 14th and Friday September 15th at GPAC. Tickets for these matinees are available through the school on 5251 1136. I encourage all members of the school community to support this event by coming along to one of the performances.

Year 7 and 8 Parents Parents attending our ‘Time & Space’ programs over the last seven years have provided us with very positive feedback. 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 & Daughter’ or ‘Father & Son’ Night in the lead-up to Father’s Day. Both nights will commence at 7pm and be held at St Thomas Church which is right beside the College.

We are looking forward to all Year 7 girls and Year 8 boys attending with their fathers / mentors. 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 www.time-space.com.au for more information. Please contact Ms Tory Wood (Year 7 YLC) if you have any

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 2018. To assist Year 10 students and parents in considering their Senior School pathways, we held a course counselling day on Tuesday to provide information about VCE and VCAL programs and the subject selection process. All feedback to me indicates this was a valuable opportunity to support families with planning their senior school pathways. 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 Coordinator), Mrs. Annette Chidzey (DP, Teaching and Learning) or your student’s Year Level Coordinator.

School Community Surveys Over the last eight years the college has used the Catholic Education Melbourne’s (CEM) “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 College executive to monitor the school’s progress each year towards attaining the goals set out in the School Improvement Plan. To do this we need to gather data from a range of sources. Three surveys (parent, student and staff) will again be conducted during July and early 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 will be organised as follows: l All staff members will be asked to complete an on-line “Staff Opinion Survey”; l All parents will be sent via the mail an invitation 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 CEM. I ask all parents to please take the time to complete 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. Thank you in anticipation of your support with this matter. Best wishes

‘Time & Space’ for… Fathers* and Year 8 Sons on Tuesday August 22nd Fathers* and Year 7 Daughters Thursday August 24th

Michael Exton Principal

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TRI-umph 2017 ‘Taster’ 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)

Faith Matters Paradox Reflecting upon Feast Day, we consider the life and legacy of St Ignatius and find that his legacy is twofold: a prompt to seek God and a framework that can be used to help us achieve this goal. At the College we are challenged as a community to seek God in our day-to-day interactions and activities and reflect upon the things we have done, or not done, to build our relationship with Him and others. This challenge is formidable as God is more than we can understand and often seems paradoxical. To follow Ignatius, we must consider ‘who’ God is. God is everything, but immeasurable. We can perceive and encounter God in many ways, but at the same time we cannot easily define or quantify these experiences. He is distant, yet here with you. Invisible, but visible in every way. Eternal, but fleeting (at least to our perception). God is our good Father and our loving mother. He can be found in all things, in all ways, throughout all time. Caring and forgiving, but loving enough to make us accountable. God knows perfectly the script that he has written for each of us. He helps us remember the lines when we forget or are scared. He is always there to see us through the difficult times. God can be seen through and as Jesus. Humble, powerful, perfect, yet finite. He is visible in moments of love that stop you and make you profoundly aware of his goodness. He is dependable and close to us, especially in times of trouble or need. He guides us through his Spirit to achieve our purpose, providing us with strength and insight when we are unsure. When we consider these things, St Ignatius prompts us to then go forward and act, as he did. Considering your relationship with God leads to reflect upon your relationship with others. How does your relationship with God inform or affect your relationship with others? When you ponder this question, you may find that at times you rely more on your own abilities than the guidance of God at times. Your connection with God is paradoxical once again, you have gifts and talents that you can offer, but knowing when to trust God and allow him to guide your approach to a relationship is at times vital. His ways are higher than your ways and trusting in him is sometimes all that is needed for a relationship to flourish.

How much of your relationship with others are you prepared to leave with God? Faith sometimes is simply identifying when you cannot do anything more and then making a decision to surrender to God. Ignatius found that time spent removed from distraction is more renewing and empowering than you can imagine. Just as Jesus went into the wilderness, sometimes we all need to make space in our relationships, so that God can repair or improve the things that we are not able to. When you seek God how do you look for him? St Ignatius teaches us that God can be found in all things, but especially in relationships. We can find God in a friendship, in nature, in music, in a good meal, in a moment of silence. In all things, for all time. The understanding that we can find God is profound in itself. Every person has a sense of, and a deep calling to find, God and connect with him. He can be found because he wants us to find him! This is the definition of beauty. The creator of everything cares for you and wants you to know him. When you look for God how do you define and identify him? Each of us has profound moments where we experience God and transcend the ordinary. Often these are significant events, a birth, the death of a loved one, a vow made in love. St Ignatius prompts us to go beyond these things and find God not only in the extraordinary but also in the ordinary. Ignatius makes us aware of the presence and promise of God but also inspires us to recognise his image and close proximity in everything we encounter or experience. When we pause to reflect on the Feast Day of St Ignatius, we find a God who elusive, but also present in profound and in plain moments; always. We are inspired, supported and challenged by the wisdom of St Ignatius and sent out to use his ways to seek God, become closer to his Spirit and then live in a manner that offer goodness and truth in our daily lives. We are God’s hands and feet, but we can do nothing in his name if we do not know him. The paradox is that God is everything, but can be found in the absence of anything. Maybe that is where we should begin our search, as Ignatius did, alone and in silence. Yours in Christ, Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator

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2017 Victorian School Netball Championship On Thursday the 10th August, Saint Ignatius College took three boys teams to participate in the Victorian School Netball Championships, held at the State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville.

The Year 7 and 8 boys team with coach Blair Shaw:

The boys’ interest and desire to play netball at the College has certainly increased over the years and we’re very confident of selecting three quality teams. The boys have trained for this competition for many weeks and they’ve always shown a willingness to commit and want to play at a high standard.

The Year 9 and 10 boys team with coach Meagan Canaway:

This year, we again received some excellent results. The Year 11 and 12 boys and the Year 9 and 10 boys teams came first in their division which means they are invited back to participate in the Finals Day of competition on Thursday the 14th and Tuesday the 12th of September respectively. The Year 7 and 8 boys faired evenly throughout the day and they will certainly be better off next year for the experience. Best players for the Year 11 and 12 boys were: Lachlan Prestipino, Max Ruiter and Brock Wells.

The Year 11 and 12 boys team with coach Stacey Learmonth:

Best players for the 9 and 10 boys were: Riley Coghlan and Kobe Annand. Best players for the 7 and 8 boys were: Jhye Clark, Billy Dawson and Darcy Bassett. I would like to thank our umpires: Taylah Jeffrey, Jorja Connellan and Imogen Davis. These girls, along with a number of other girls, have volunteered their time to umpire many training sessions throughout the year, so thanks heaps girls!

Our Umpires:

Three girls teams will head to Melbourne on Monday the 21st August so I wish all three teams a successful day. Stacey Learmonth School Netball Coordinator

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Creating Costumes Our College production this September of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ sees our costume department headed by Mrs Kerry Horbowsky creating the massive collection of 18th century inspired costumes that are needed to dress our 100+ cast. Mrs. Horbowsky, a brilliant costume designer, is leading a team striving to bring 18th century France to life on stage on September 14th to 16th at GPAC. See below for booking details and follow the team and their creations at: www.instagram.com/sicgcostumedept/

Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s modern classic. The brainy and beautiful Belle yearns to escape her provincial life...and her brute of a suitor, Gaston. However, Belle gets more adventurous than she wanted when she becomes a captive in the Beast’s enchanted castle!

©Disney

Dancing flatware, menacing wolves, and singing furniture fill the stage with thrills in this beloved fairy tale about very different people finding strength in one another and learning how to love.

A Saint Ignatius College Production Music by: Alan Menken Lyrics by: Howard Ashaman & Tim Rice Book by: Linda Woolverton Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia) All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia

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An opportunity to enjoy one of the world’s most popular stage shows performed by our talented students. At GPAC’s Playhouse Theatre Thursday September 14th @ 11am and 7pm Friday September 15th @ 11am and 7pm Saturday September 16th @ 12pm and 5pm Tickets available from Friday August 11th Book online: www.gpac.org.au/event/909/disney-s-beauty-the-beast

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VCE Practice Exams Practice Exam Timetable 2017 It is expected that all students complete Practice Examinations for all Unit 3/4 Subjects Friday September 22nd

9:00am – 12:15pm English 9:00am – 11:45am Psychology Physics 9:00- 10:45am Visual Communication Design

12:00pm – 1:15pm Specialist Mathematics 1

Tuesday October 3rd

9:00am – 11:45am Biology 9:00am – 10:45am Theatre Studies

12:15pm – 1:30pm Mathematical Methods 1 12:15pm – 2:00pm Further Maths 2

2:15pm – 4:30pm Business Management Computing: Informatics Indonesian Second Language (M4)

Wednesday October 4th

9:00am – 10:45am Food and Technology Studio Arts PDT Wood 9:00am – 11:15am Mathematics Methods 2

12:00pm- 2:15pm Physical Education Italian (M4) Systems Engineering 12:00pm – 1:45pm Music Performance (M4)

2:45pm – 5:00pm History: Revolutions Specialist Mathematics 2 Legal Studies

Thursday October 5th

9:00am – 11:45am Chemistry 9:00am – 11:15am Outdoor & Environmental Studies

12:00pm – 2:15pm Religion and Society

Monday October 2nd

12:00pm- 1:45pm Further Mathematics 1

2:15pm – 4:30pm Health and Human Development Literature Media

All practice exams will be held in M1-3; except Indonesian, Italian and Music Performance which will be in M4 (as indicated in the schedule above) If students need to change an exam time due to an exam clash → Please see Mrs Oliver to make alternate arrangements If students need to make changes to exam times due to a valid reason (i.e. attending revision lectures) → Please see Mrs Oliver.

How to perform successfully on exam day To prepare well for exams you need to manage your academic work load throughout semester and revise early and effectively. However, even well prepared students can feel uneasy as exam days approach. In this article we give a number of tips to ensure you feel in control and perform at your best – despite the stresses of exams.

Get prepared Two to three weeks before the start of exams: l Check the latest exam timetable for the date, time, room and what can be taken into each exam (e.g. calculators, notes, etc.). Note any last minute changes. l Review old exam papers. Get to know the format, types of questions and scope of topics covered. Ask your teachers about the availability of these. l Attend exam revision classes and take special note of any tips that your teachers might give. Find out about any exam hurdle requirements. l Practise answering exam questions within the time limits and under similar conditions as you will experience in the exam.

l Practise some stress management and/or relaxation techniques.

During Swot Vac / Revision Time In order to work effectively during Swot Vac decide what you need to get done, make yourself a revision timetable and stick to it. Make sure your revision is task focused and not too general in scope. If you find that you’re distracted or lacking motivation, working with other students studying the same subject can be an effective way of revising. However, don’t burn yourself out before the exams have even started. Pay attention to your diet, drink lots of water, exercise and, above all, try to get at least 7 hours sleep each night. .....continued over page.

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Exam Day Tips (continued) Also, when studying throughout Swot Vac, be mindful of the times of your exams. It is worth trying to concentrate and be alert at those times of day. For example, be aware that you will not perform well in a 9am exam if throughout Swot Vac you have been studying until late at night, falling into bed at 4am and getting up around noon.

The night before the exam Don’t spend the night before an exam trying to cram in more or new information. At this stage, it’s best just to work with the exam notes or flash cards you have made during revision sessions. l List or recite the main points on a topic and then check your recall against your notes. l Look over your essay plans, formulae and/or any memory aids you have devised. l Pack your bag for the next day, eat a good meal and try to get a good night’s sleep. If you feel anxious about the limits of your knowledge, remind yourself that you will earn more marks by being refreshed and alert in the exam than by trying to cram another topic into your short-term memory. Often short-term cramming does not work. It’s better to know well what you have learned over the longer term than to panic and exhaust yourself at the last minute.

On exam day Allow plenty of time in the morning to get yourself ready to leave on time for the exam. Have a healthy meal; preferably with protein and complex carbohydrates (low GI) that will provide slow energy release over several hours. Dress appropriately for the weather and remember that exam rooms can sometimes be a little extreme in temperature, so be prepared. Make sure you take appropriate writing instruments (pens, pencils, ruler, eraser, etc.). Arrive in good time but don’t talk too much with other students about the topics or the exam. This may confuse you and will certainly contribute to exam anxieties. Perhaps talk about what you might all do after the exam. Moving your fingers and toes will keep muscles loose; deep breathing can reduce anxiety and chewing gum can help to prevent tension.

During reading time Get an overview of the entire paper by scanning through it first. Read the instructions VERY carefully and work out how many questions you need to answer. Calculate the time you can spend on each answer relative to its mark value. For example, if question 1 is worth 20% of the marks for a 3-hour paper, should spend about 35 minutes on it. Allow yourself 10-15 minutes review time for the end. Decide which questions are the best ones to attempt. Skim the paper again and tick any questions you feel you could attempt. Then go back and read these carefully. Decide the order in which you will respond. The general rule is to attempt the ones worth most marks reasonably early. You could also start with what seems easiest to you. Leave the ones you are least sure about until last; you may get some ideas about them along the way. Carefully, analyse the questions you will attempt. Ask: What exactly is the question asking? Can it be broken down into parts? Can I restate it in simpler terms? How does it relate to the semester’s work? What information is provided? Are there any clues elsewhere in the paper?

During writing time

As soon as you can, write a few things down: l List, in order, the questions you will attempt. l Write your time allowance per question. l Write out formulae, key terms, lists or plans you have memorised and note which questions you will apply them to. Re-read your question and plan your answer. Don’t rush or feel you have to begin straight away. Some students prefer to write a brief outline of their planned response for each question before they begin writing detailed responses. This may help if you know your concentration wanes over time. Also, if you have a mental blank later, you have your outline to refer to. Stick to your allocated time for each answer – if you get stuck, move on. If, despite your best efforts, you run out of time, jot down notes on how you would have proceeded to solve the problem or answer the question. Point form is fine at this stage.

If you have no idea of the answer, don’t leave a blank. Write down anything you can think of related to the question.

Tips for maximising your marks l Avoid spending too long on difficult questions for which your answer may or may not be correct. You may run out of time to answer the questions you are more confident about. l Be sure to answer the question asked. Answers unrelated to the question will earn ZERO marks. l Answer all parts of the question. Be aware that essay or short answer questions can contain parts. For example, ‘How and why are contemporary romantic films different from those of the classic Hollywood period?’ Discuss both ‘How’& ‘why’. l Try to identify how marks have been allocated. For example, if you are asked to explain 4 causes of heart disease and the question is worth 20 marks, it is likely that 5 marks are available for each part. l Make sure your writing is legible. Teachers / Examiners are under time constraints. If they struggle to read your writing, you may not get all the marks you deserve. l For mathematical or scientific calculations, check your responses carefully. For written responses check that your ideas are clear and on target. Don’t lose ‘easy’ marks for leaving out a key word or a decimal point.

After the exam Some students enjoy talking with others about their answers to exam questions. Beware – this may increase your exam anxiety. Nothing you do after the exam will change your mark for that exam, so don’t dwell on it. Do something you know you will enjoy right after an exam. After you’ve had a break, however, it’s worth reviewing your performance. The aim is not to agonise over ‘what you could have done’, but rather to identify where you could improve your results next time. Reflect: l Were you sufficiently prepared? l Which areas of exam revision could you improve? l Was stress management an issue? l Did you manage your time in the exam effectively? Also, after the exams have been marked, it may beuseful to work with a teacher to identify where you could have gained extra marks. What will your exam strategy be next time?

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Building a ‘BRIDGE’ Earlier this week, Mrs. Elana Cole and Ms. Annaliese Wandersmith where in Brisbane attending the Australia–Asia Building Relationships through Intercultural Dialogue and Growing Engagement (BRIDGE) School Partnerships Program. The BRIDGE program offers a unique opportunity for schools to equip their students to be ready for the world.

BRIDGE is an international program that establishes school partnerships between students, teachers and school communities. BRIDGE students collaborate on projects, practice language skills and develop life long friendships with students at their partner school. Through the use of a blended model of teacher professional learning, face-toface, online learning and an international

homestay program with partner schools BRIDGE supports teachers to use technologies to open their classrooms to the world. BRIDGE develops students to be global citizens who have: deeper intercultural understanding real-life digital capability new knowledge of Asia and Australia.

A flagship teacher professional development program of Asia Education Foundation (AEF) is an initiative of Asialink at The University of Melbourne. It is Australia’s premier organisation providing schools with interactive student programs, international school partnerships, teacher professional learning, curriculum resources, research and networks to educate a generation of globally-ready young Australians. Pictured are Ms. Wandersmith, Mrs. Cole with Liman, from Malaysia, who will be spending a week at our College.

2017 NAPLAN Results The College has just received the 2017 NAPLAN results for Year 7 and 9 individual students. They are being placed in envelopes along with explanatory pamphlets, and should be distributed to all students to take home to parents and guardians by the end of this week. Any parent or guardian that does not receive a report should contact the school to follow up the matter as soon as possible. Lesley Falconer Literacy Coordinator

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Performance and Instrumental News Instrumental Showcase

College Video

Beauty and the Beast

The college Symphonic Winds ensemble was the perfect start to a great night of entertainment.

To celebrate the 10 years anniversary of Saint Ignatius College, a special music video, Be Our Guest, was written and produced to mark the occasion.

Tickets for our College production of Beauty and the Beast are selling fast, so I do encourage you to book your seats before disappointment!

This video was launched at our Feast day assembly and I would sincerely like to thank The Team who came together to make this video such a success.

It is shaping up to be one of our best!

Parents and friends of the College came to GPAC last Thursday evening to witness the culmination of many hours of rehearsals. The College Junior Band, Stage Band, Young Performers, VCE ensemble, Junior ensemble, Percussion ensemble, solos and duets performed to a full house in the drama theatre. Many thanks to the music staff who have tutored these wonderful students. I am sure they were very proud of them all . I must also thank the music staff for the annual Staff Act which was certainly fun for everyone. Pictured below: Stage Band and the Young Performers

Special thanks to assistant director - Arts captain, Catherine Exton, cameramen Robert Juric, Tommi Krasic and Tonino Luketic and our sound engineer, Mr Paul O’Brien. The Team would also like to thank all the staff and students who participated in the making of this video. You can see the video by going to the College website: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au

The VCE Music Soiree which will be held at Terindah Estate on Tuesday September 19th, is fast approaching and tickets for this special evening will be on sale very soon. Details for this event will be posted in our next newsletter. Thankyou to our parents and friends of the college who continue to support our department and a special thankyou to our talented and giving students who never cease to amaze me. Yours musically, Mrs Linda Pape Performance & Instrumental Coordinator. Pictured below: The ‘Be Our Guest’ Team and Noah Gulan

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‘Shaping the Future’ - Healing the Earth Report The Drysdale Bypass Road is going to be a reality by 2020. Vic Roads is in the process of putting forward a draft concept plan for the landscape around this new road. Vic Roads issued an invitation to our College to attend a planning meeting and we accepted the invitation as we were keen to have some input into this development. It is not often that students have the opportunity to actually help with planning and implementing these new landscapes. Eight keen students attended the meeting conducted by Beth Gibson from Vic Roads, and we meet Sophie Small from Bellarine Landcare, and had input from SpringDale Community Centre, Wadawurrung Elders and St. Thomas Primary School. It was an exciting invitation from Vic Roads to our students. Everyone was able to sit with the planning maps and envisage what the landscape may look like in the future. There was a general consensus that the area would be very valuable in educating everyone on the history of this location and in the future it may provide greater connectivity for the Wadawurrung Community, the schools and the general public who live near by.

Students were keen to see planning that would allow easy and safe access to this environment. Throughout the meeting we learnt that there are birds in the area that feed in the wetland area and then return to Russia to breed. Discussions also covered the wildlife that needs protection including the Golden Sun Moth, the Latham Snipe and the Growling Grass Frog. There was crucial information on the native flora in this environment that needs to be protected and replenished. Reflecting on all this new information students suggested that Vic Roads could create an outside classroom environment including expansive plantings of native plants to encourage the butterfly, bird and frog species that currently inhabit the area. There was a great atmosphere at this meeting as the ideas recorded were going to be presented to Vic Roads for consideration and possible implementation. Attention was also focused on the construction of the required underpass, with many ideas put forward on how to make the area safe and attractive.

Students were keen to see some inspirational art included in this area, appropriate lighting, and spaces for young children to play in, as they wait with parents for siblings from both the primary and secondary schools. Their focus was also on comfort with seating, shelter from the elements and a space that could feel really welcoming for everyone. We are now invited to attend a follow up meeting on Friday the 18th of August. Students are looking forward to seeing which ideas have been adopted and will be implemented in the future. I would like to sincerely thank the following students who gave up their time to come along to the meeting. Year 9 student included Millie Maheras, Jasmine Harvey, Amy Searle, William Bothe, and Michael Panagiotidis. Ally Gannon, Jenna Caulfield and Alex Delaney from Year 12 also came along to offer their support. Beth from Vic Roads commented on the ‘great bunch of young adults’ she met from our College. Mrs. Jane Alexander ‘Healing the Earth’ Coordinator

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Canteen Roster Starting August 21st Monday 21st B. Rees E. Hudson, M. Sideris Tuesday 22nd R. Murray, L. Tigani, Needed, Needed Wednesday 23rd L. Hamer, M. Cartin, C. Lyons, Needed Thursday 24th M. White, J. Padarcic, L. Hart, Needed Friday 25th E. Stokie, K. Every, Needed, Needed Starting August 28th Monday 28th N. Van Vliet, S. Hammond, Needed Tuesday 29th L. Vella, B. Downey, E. Carpenter, Needed Wednesday 30th K. James, S. Peters, C. Ford, Needed Thursday 31st M. White, L. Eastwood, L. Mew, Needed Friday 1st September D. Kennedy, M. Kelly, N. Condon, Needed If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.

Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258

Parents and Friends’ Association: Next Meeting: ‘Think Tank’

Come along on Tuesday September 5th 7pm in the Food Technology Centre.

Come along and offer your suggestions for a new, improved, 21st Century ‘Parents and Friends’ structure. The future of the secondhand Uniform Shop will also be discussed.

Girl’s Night Out Tickets selling fast, get yours now It is looking to be a fabulous night out. Date: Friday September 1st Time: 6.30pm for 7.00pm start Where: St Mary’s Parish Centre Pioneer Room Tickets: $12 (redeemable on purchases) Sparkling on arrival, light supper provided. See the flyer in this newsletter and Facebook page for full details. Brush up on your knowledge of the story of Beauty & the Beast!

Support projects at the school and buy your 2017 Entertainment Book now Brochure available in the office or order online Digital version or hard copy book www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/11317f0

Be on the PFA email list to hear all the news first! Some emails are bouncing back to our Secretary. If you haven’t heard from us in a while it means we do not have your current correct email address. Email us at sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au to get on the list.

Secondhand Uniform Shop We have a wide range of quality uniform items available for purchase. The shop is located on the school grounds and is open on Monday afternoons from 1:30 - 3:30pm.

Due to reduced volunteers available, Shop not open August 21st and September 18th Volunteers Required to assist with the weekly opening of the Uniform Shop. Monday afternoon’s during school terms 1:30-3:30ish. On the Job Training. Also looking for Uniform Shop Co-Ordinator (s) Great opportunity to job share. Computer skills definitely an advantage. Contact sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au or uniform@ignatius.vic.edu.au if you want more information. We apologise for any inconvenience but without your support we cannot offer the opening times without volunteers.

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Minjerribah Indigenous Immersion 2017 Photos

I Am I am born of the land My soul is the sun Nature is my mother I am, mother natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own son The wind is my spirit, running wild, running free The water is my mirror, reflecting visions in me I am like a great river, slowly I die I am a child of the earth, created from dust I live for the land, taking only what I must I am a hunter of animals; imitating their stance I am a painter of walls, I am an artist of dreams Depicting mythical creatures, and spirits in my scenes I am from the Never Never, a long time gone by The Dreaming is my creation I am at home when I die I own no land, for the land owns me Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the way it has been, how it always will be For I am What I am I am Aborigine Stephen Clayton

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Minjerribah Indigenous Immersion 2017 In the first week of this term, a group of eight students - Hannah Downey, Nick Malone, Bianca O’Brien, Tori Fair, Maddie Butler, Ruby Moreland, Bennette George, Andrew Power and two staff - Tenille Thomson and Deb Hodge went on a week’s Indigenous Immersion to Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island). The island is blessed with white, sandy beaches, magnificent inland lakes and spectacular scenic walks. We had the opportunity to walk alongside the Quandamooka Aboriginal people as they shared their stories about their ancestors and life today. Students learnt about family heritage, the connectedness of the Quandamooka people with the land and the impacts of mining and politics upon the island. We also saw some amazing wildlife at Point Lookout – dolphins, turtle and the majestic humpback whales on their annual migration were sighted from the headlands. Aunty Joan Hendricks, an Ngugi woman, Island elder and Aboriginal educator, welcomed us to Country on our arrival and along with Matt Burn, used stories and dance to explain the traditional way of life and their role of being the custodians of the sand and seas of Minjerribah.

We felt honoured to be part of this learning experience and were incredibly proud of our students who were readily prepared to listen and learn, and to develop a greater commitment to reconciliation and friendship with the community. By the time we said a fond farewell to our mentors, we came away knowing that each of us can play a part in being responsible for a better world. On behalf of the students, Nicholas Malone has written a reflection of the activities we participated in and the teachings that left an indelible mark. Sincerest thanks to the students for being excellent ambassadors for our College and for their warm companionship. It was such a pleasure to journey alongside you. Mrs Deb Hodge Nicholas Malone shares his experience. I was lucky enough to go on this absolutely awesome Immersion. Minjerribah has 2000 permanent residents and is just off the coast of Brisbane that’s where we stayed for 6 days at Amity Point Campgrounds. The aim of this Immersion was to learn about indigenous culture and how the Quandamooka people had not only survived but thrived on this land for over 21,000yrs. Clint Miller, from Destination Dreaming, was our guide and he was really passionate about teaching us why we should care about Aboriginal people and their future. We had two fantastic Aboriginal leaders that showed us around the island and spoke about their sacred and unique connectedness to the land and taught us all about their culture through story. Aunty Joan was an Aboriginal elder who shared her knowledge about her people’s culture, what her ancestors had been through and the effect of the Stolen Generation. The other Aboriginal leader was Matt Burn and he taught us all about hunting, gathering and tribal dancing. We were amazed at how sophisticated the Aboriginal people were.

On this Immersion, we also went to the Dunwich primary school and engaged with the kids in their learning. I taught a Grade 6 class and they were very smart and eager to learn, with dreams of becoming a pilot, vet, teacher and astronaut. But almost everybody in the class also wanted to be a fireman because the island had been through a huge bushfire in 2014 and all the kids wanted to protect the wildlife and their homes. Before we went on this trip, we didn’t know much about Australia’s history prior to European settlement in 1788 and our immersion taught us to value and appreciate the First Nation people’s way of life and how sophisticated they were, only using what was needed and never taking more food than was necessary. Aunty Joan spoke of the importance of reconciliation and healing for her people. She said that on one Sorry Day celebration (which is our country’s acknowledgement of the loss of family and culture that Aboriginal people have experienced) somebody came up to her and said, “How many times do we have to say sorry?” We came to understand that sorry really isn’t enough – but it’s a starting point to encourage us to pause, remember and honour the amazing culture of the Aboriginal people and to value the education by family… whereby children are immersed in song, dance, storytelling, ceremony and art from birth. We came away changed from our experiences, more respectful and determined to challenge those who push stereotypes that are inaccurate or ignorant about Aboriginal people. As Aunty Joan said when the Quandamooka people won native title in 2011, ours is a rich and strong culture that we want our children to be immersed in, be proud of and continue into the future. We hope this oldest living culture in the world is never forgotten or misunderstood and would strongly encourage anyone wanting to learn more to visit Quandamooka country on an Immersion trip in the future. Huge thanks to Tenille and Mrs Hodge for their amazing organization and looking after us, as well as Mr Exton and Mr Lewis for supporting the Immersion.

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Year 9 General Achievement Test (AGAT) The Year 9 students completed an online General Achievement Test (AGAT) towards the end of Term 2. The aim of this was to help them identify their areas of strength in preparation for subject selection in 2018. The test can also be used to help identify students who should consider accelerating into Units 1&2 studies in Year 10. A similar test was completed in Year 7 and the results have been recorded on the same document for your reference. The AGAT assesses reasoning skills in three areas - verbal, numerical and abstract thinking. Students obtain a score for each section out of 15 and an overall ranking based on national standards.

A letter with results of the AGAT completed in Years 7 and/or 9 will be sent home with the 2017 NAPLAN results later in the week. If you have any further questions or inquiries related to these tests, please contact Ms. Karen Perkins, Strategic Data Leader at the College. Mrs. Annette Chidzey Deputy Principal [Learning and Teaching]

Pictured: Glass making demonstration held in the College Gallery space on Friday August 4th

‘Tri-UMPH Festival 2017’ The 2017 Tri-UMPH festival is now only 4 weeks away. The tickets for the event can be purchased through one of major sponsors, GHANDA at www.ghanda.com/triumph. When purchasing the tickets, please write the student’s name(s) in the Company box for Billing Address and Shipping Address. Please note that there is also an option for families to purchase a ‘pay it forward ticket’ to help support families who may not be in a financial position to purchase a ticket.

• K-rock • GHANDA • Buxton East Geelong • Geelong Branch – Blue Light Disco • Rodrick Insurance Brokers • Evologic Technology • Ocean Grove Blinds and Awnings • Arthur Reed Photography • Sian Pritchard Triumph Committee

To stay up to date with everything we encourage you to use our social medias and website (Facebook – Tri-UMPH Music Festival, Instagram - @triumphmusicfest Website: triumphmusicfestival.weebly.com/ We would also like to say a huge thankyou to all the sponsors who have helped make this event possible. If you would like to be a sponsor of the event, please contact megan.evans@clonard.catholic.edu.au

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International Sailing Success Saint Ignatius College teacher, Mrs Sarah Purnell, is currently at the Qingdao International Optmist Trading Camp and Regatta 2017 being held in Qingdao China. Sarah’s son Matthew sails in the single handed ‘Optmist’ class under 13 age group and was one of a group of seven Australian sailors invited to attend the event which commenced on August 5th. Sarah is the Australian team manager for the event. Matthew will be attending Saint Ignatius College as a student next year. Sarah reported that conditions for the races have been tricky with light winds and strong currents but winds had picked up which favoured Matthew. Through 10 races with 2 drops Matthew managed 3rd over South Africa. First place went to China on 27 points, 2nd Thailand on 28 points with Australia (Matthew) on 37 points. There was a total of 69 competitors at the regatta from the following countries: Russia (6 sailors), Taiwan (6), China Zhuhai (8), Thailand (8), South Africa (8), Singapore (7), China Rongcheng (6), Poland (6), China Guangzhou (5), China Nanjing (6), Hong Kong (4) and Australia (7). Pictured at the top: Matthew Purnell and opposite, Matthew with fellow Australian team members

Meningococcal ACWY Catch Up For Year 10, 11 and 12 students Barwon Health Immunisation 1-17 Reynolds Road, Belmont, 3216 Thursday September 28th and Tuesday October 3rd Phone Barwon Health Immunisation on 4215 6963 to arrange

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"THE FIRST OF SEPTEMBER - A NIGHT TO REMEMBER!" Former students and partners of the "Class of 2007" are invited to the 10 -Year school reunion. The Class of 2007 is the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first group of Old Ignatians! Where: The Deck (formerly the Max Hotel) 2 Gheringhap St, Geelong When: Friday 1st September, 2017 at 7.30pm. Parking available adjacent to venue. Bookings close: August 31st Book on: https://www.trybooking.com/PZZP Cost: $30 single ticket, $50 double ticket. *Ticket includes finger food, half price drinks (tab), DJ and venue hire. Tickets to be presented on entry. Dress Code: DRESS TO IMPRESS! LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE THERE! BOOK NOW!

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Year 12 Parent Teacher Student Conferences An opportunity to talk with your son/ daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s subject teacher about his/her educational progress. Discuss needs for the upcoming VCE written exams and completing VCAL requirements. Receive information about the October Practice examinations, including examination timetable.

Date: Thursday August 17th Time: 4pm to 6pm and 7pm to 8pm Venue: MacKillop Centre, M1 - M3 A Jesuit Partner School

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Workshop 3 “Practice Makes Perfect” Thursday 7th September 3:30 - 4:30pm in the ILC This Workshop includes the following key topics: Decoding examination language Editing and proofreading Study timetables and time management Each workshop concludes with a group discussion led by the participants. Please see Mrs. Oliver to sign up for Workshop 3.

ACE! Program ACE! Improving Student Outcomes in Year 12 VCE

Achieve, Challenge and Excel The ACE! Program is designed for students to achieve, be challenged and attain the highest levels of excellence. It aims to promote opportunities to achieve outstanding results and to develop all areas of a student’s academic potential. The ACE! Program aims to provide additional educational support through workshop style seminars. The ACE! Program will utilize the expertise of Saint Ignatius College staff as well as external professionals. The ACE! Program is open to all Unit 3 & 4 students at Saint Ignatius College and will be held after school, 3:30 - 4:30pm on specified dates in Terms 2 and 3. Please see Mrs. Oliver for more details or bookings for the Workshops.

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Saint Ignatius College Geelong is delighted to present the 2017 Time & Space Evenings for Fathers. These innovative single evening programs are part of some special transition events that we offer our Year 7 and 8 students and they are happening here in our school community during the last weeks of August. The programs have a whole range of memorable moments that include carefully guided interactions with other fathers and students. Fathers will emerge from the night reassured and impressed by the way our students are able to speak up and share insights about their lives. And be assured that the night is fun too… full of activities and conversations that will make us smile.

Time & Space for ‘Stepping Up’

Time & Space for ‘Fathers and Daughters’

Media attention often feasts on the reality that some famous sportsmen and celebrities fall short of being good ‘role-models’ to our boys… but we are confident that the best role-models are much closer to home. ‘Stepping Up’ taps the very best resources in our own school community… the dads (or grandfathers, older brothers or uncles) of our boys. Be part of this innovative single evening program that gives a signpost to each boy about the best ways he can ‘step up’ to be a good man.

She is growing up and the opportunity to reflect on the joys and challenges of this time in your life and her life, is one not to be missed. This is a special night for the girls as they witness the fathers discussing the importantance of their role. We think that the girls seeing and being part of a gathering of fathers and mentors with this good intent, helps them to build their profile of a good man. This is a great night for seeing how you handle the ‘letting go’ process as they start to forge some independence.

Year 8 Fathers and Sons Evening Tuesday 22 August 2017

Year 7 Fathers and Daughters Evening Thursday 24 August 2017

To register please: Visit the link http://bit.ly/SICG-2017

Or get the registration link emailed to you:

sicg.yr8dads@book.time-space.com.au

sicg.yr7dads@book.time-space.com.au

Registration helps with our activity planning for the sessions. If you have any other enquiries, please call Reception on (03) 5251 1136. We know that families come in all shapes and sizes. If a student’s father is not able to attend a grandfather, uncle or other male mentor is welcome

Location: St Thomas Church, Peninsula Drive, Drysdale - 6.15pm for a 6.30pm Start (finish by 8.45pm) We are bringing Bill Jennings to our school to facilitate this unique experience for you. Bill is the creator and founder of ‘Time & Space’ (www.time-space.com.au), a service he has developed to give people just that – ‘time and space’ for parents and their children to share important moments together within a school community setting.

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WELLBEING AND MENTAL HEALTH

insights The agony and ecstasy of teenage peer groups by Michael Grose

Young people generally want to fit into their various social groups so peer approval is a significant driver for their behaviour. For a young person, resisting peer influence can mean isolation or instant ostracism so it sometimes takes great strength of will to refuse to follow the crowd. Having a group of friends is one of the most important parts of being an adolescent. It is how teenagers learn to get on in the world of their own age group and to gradually become independent. It is important for parents to understand the value of peer groups for young people and also to remember that peers can be positive influences. Positive peers Peer groups can give young people a sense of belonging, which gives them an increased sense of selfconfidence. These groups also provide safe testing grounds for attitudes and values outside their family at a time when young people are trying to define their identity. By and large, peers can be very supportive of each other. However, they can also be judgemental and can be the cause of heartache when conflict or alienation occurs. Unwanted peer pressure While the increased influence of peers is a normal part of a young person’s development, they can sometimes use some help to resist any pressure to conform that is placed on them. The following ideas may assist you to help young people resist unwanted peer pressure: 1. Talk about peer influence with your young person Be open and frank about the subject. Call peer pressure out for what it is: unwanted pressure to conform to the views or behaviours of others. Let him or her know that while much of the influence of their friends is positive, some is definitely not in their best interests. 2. Help young people say ‘no’ while still saving face and status among their friends Ask them how they would refuse an offer of a cigarette, an illegal substance or an invitation to behave in a way that they felt uncomfortable with. How could they say no? What words could they use? How could they react if they were pestered? How can they refuse and still be ‘cool’ and accepted by others? Be upfront with them – after all, their peers will be. 3. Be the scapegoat that they need Many young people in the 11 to 14 age group are frequently pressured by early maturers to act older than they are. They are often asked to go to places or behave in ways that make them feel unsafe or uncomfortable. In these situations, kids need a scapegoat and that should be you. Allow them to blame you for not letting them

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do something they don’t feel comfortable with but can’t admit to. 4. Go easy on praise Parents who use praise like a nervous tic are setting their kids up to be susceptible to peer pressure. When we continually praise kids for their good behaviour, good marks at school and good performance in any of their leisure activities we are inadvertently making their sense of self-esteem dependent on the approval of others. Peers replace parents as the source of approval in adolescence. 5. Teach your young person to shrug Sometimes an attitude of nonchalance is a young person’s best friend, particularly when a peer makes a snide remark about their choice of clothes, their appearance or their friend. An ‘I-don’t-care-what-you-think’ attitude conveyed with a shrug of the shoulders and a ‘whatever’ look may be the best weapon to use against such unwanted peer pressure. Peers and parents Belonging to a peer group is a significant stepping stone away from their family for most teenagers. While friends can never replace family, they help young people start the transition from being a compliant member of their family to eventually starting a family of their own in adulthood. Peers can have their own code of conduct, their own set of rules and their own expectations which maybe different to those experienced in the family. So what’s a parent to do? Embrace their young person’s friends. Here’s how: – Make them welcome in your home. Take an interest in them and get to know them. – Set some house rules regarding what’s acceptable in your house, but don’t be too heavy handed as you want your home to be a welcoming place for young people. – Provide space and privacy for your teenager and their friends in your home. – Keep some food available and encourage them to make their own snacks and clean up their own mess. – Be firm about your views on acceptable videos, alcohol use and sexual activities at home. Disapproval of friends It is common for parents to disapprove of their young person’s choice of friends, due to those friends’ behaviour or poor reputation, or the adverse influence they may have. This is a testing issue for many parents as it very often means they need to trust their young person’s judgement. Criticising a young person’s choice of friends is like criticising them personally so parents need to be careful how they handle these issues. Finally Peer groups are generally a positive influence but it is natural to have concerns about a young person’s choice of peers. Get to know your children’s friends and make your home a teenager friendly place. Give your young person some skills to recognise and resist adverse peer pressure and display your trust in his or her ability to make smart choices.

Michael Grose Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s the author of 10 books for parents including Thriving! and the best-selling Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It, and his latest release Spoonfed Generation: How to raise independent children.

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Daring to be Different Forum

XAVIER SOCIAL JUSTICE NETWORK Justice through advocacy and volunteering

DUST ON MY SHOES

SPEAKERS

Acco m p a ny i n g o t h e r s . . .

Dr John Falzon

Dr John Falzon is Chief Executive Officer of the St Vincent Paul Society National Council of Australia. He has written and spoken widely on the structural causes of marginalisation and inequality in Australia and has long been an advocate for a fairer and more equitable society. John has served on numerous government advisory committees including the Australian Social Inclusion Board and the Community Response Task Force during the GFC. John is also a poet.

Lidia Thorpe

Lidia Thorpe is of the Brabriraloong, Briakaloong and Tjapwurrung Clans of Southern Victoria. She is currently the Chairperson of the Victorian NAIDOC Committee and honorary CEO of the Victorian Traditional Owner and Land Justice Group. Lidia has extensive local government experience and a lifetime working with Aboriginal communities. She has been involved in Treaty discussions with the Victorian Government and presents nationally to highlight the need for respectful and meaningful dialogue for the Treaty.

TUESDAY 22 AUGUST 7:30PM - 9:30PM FORUM 6:00pm - 7:30pm Food Vans and Aboriginal Art Exhibition/Fundraiser At the Eldon Hogan Performing Arts Centre Xavier College, 135 Barkers Rd, Kew Tickets $15 Concession $5

trybooking.com/QSAE For further enquiries: Bronwen.Kellett@xavier.vic.edu.au

Chris Bailey

Chris Bailey (OX 2010) walked 4,279 kilometres from Mexico to Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail, notorious for its perilous terrain and unforgiving climate. The project â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stride the Divideâ&#x20AC;? was born from his deep sense of social justice and became an invitation for all to take a stand against global poverty. Chris raised $100,000 to support a microfinancing scheme for women in India. Chris majored in finance and entrepreneurship and currently works at NAB.

Moderator Shane Healy Director of Media and Communications at the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne and former 3AW Chief Executive

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Alcohol and other drug information session for parents and carers

The Cats Just Think alcohol education program has been offered to your school and your young person may or may not have participated. Regardless, we would like to invite you to an information session that outlines the program and key messages (see below). The Just Think Program for schools We have partnered with Barwon Child, Youth and Family and worked with Deakin University School of Psychology to develop a day of information and activities based upon the Smart Generation alcohol education package for use in schools. The Just Think program has some very specific messages and as with Smart Generation, is informed by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Centre: • • • • •

Consider having a no alcohol until 18 rule as a family policy Alcohol impacts the growing brain and can lead to lifetime deficits in memory and emotional regulation. Adolescent alcohol use increases the chances of injury, assault and motor vehicle accidents. Early uptake of alcohol can increase the chances that a person will struggle with managing their use over their lifetime. It is illegal to supply a person under 18 with alcohol without the express permission of their parents.

Just Think aims to inform young people about the risks of alcohol use and how to minimise these risks of use to themselves and those around them. The Just Think program does not talk to students about prescription or illicit drugs as we would not want to risk exposing someone to drugs and possibly encouraging a certain curiosity. Alcohol, we feel is different, being legal and widely promoted. The information night will consist of an outline of Just Think, its messaging and the reasoning behind it. We will also talk about illicit drugs and adolescent development and how to have conversation about alcohol and drugs and tips on setting family rules. We are happy for you to bring your children with you if you feel this is appropriate for your family. If you would like a more detailed breakdown of the content, please email or call on the numbers below If you would like to attend the session, please email myself: kgregory@geelongcats.com.au or feel free to contact me on 0419546265 or 5225 2480 to book in and/or discuss any aspect of the program.

Session date & time: Wednesday 15th November 6.00 to 9.00pm (snacks provided) Location: Deakin Community Cats Centre- Simonds Stadium Geelong Please indicate any dietary requirements Keith Gregory, Community Development Coordinator, Geelong Football Club

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A TASTE OF INDONESIA Festival Saturday 19 August 2017 10am - 3.30pm

Grovedale Community Center 45 - 47 Heyes Rd. Grovedale Vic 3216 Workshops (Traditional Dance, Cooking Class, Wayang Puppet Making & Gamelan) Student Speaking Competition Face Painting Indonesian Food Stalls Dance Music entertainment and more Further Info :

ENTRY FEE : Gold Coin Donations

Indonesia Association of Geelong indogeelong15@gmail.com

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Dance ($5) Want to get little ones to learn to move like Jagger? Hurry up and get them into learning the basic moves of traditional dances with our Dance Master. During the half hour class, kids will learn to move and have fun in their selendang...The workshop suits Primary year level and older.

Cooking ($10 per recipe, inc. the ingredients and a plate to taste) No other foods speak Indonesian flavours louder than Tempe, Soto Ayam & Martabak. Learn the secret of making TEMPE, the nation's pride of delicious, high in protein, vegetarian and fermented (yep, this is for you trendy foodies!) goods at our cooking class. Or get familiar with how to make a very Indonesian version of chicken soup aka Soto Ayam that's loaded with flavour and color to fight your winter blues. Register your interest to secure your spot in these popular classes as space is limited. Indonesian Association of Geelong

Workshops Wayang ($5) If your kids love arts and crafts, the Wayang puppet workshop is way to go. A half an hour to learn how to draw a pattern, cut, colour and make it into a very Indonesian character....They will also learn how to make a wayang play. This workshop is for children 5 year and older.

Gamelan ($5) If you like traditional music and have always wondered how to play the Indonesian style orchestra, wait no longer. Join our Gamelan class and learn from our famous Gamelan instructor. This workshop suits adult and teenagers.

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Speaking Competition (Gold Coin Donation) Do you want to put your Indonesian speaking skills to the test ? Indonesian Festival 2017 will be holding a Speaking Competition open to Primary School & High School students. For those who want to partricipate: - Primary School : General Converstion (introduce yourself) & short story reading (provided) - High School (7-9): general conversation (families, schools, hobbies, etc.) - High School (10-12): General conversation (families, schools, hobbies, etc.) & YOUR chosen topic

NOTES : if you are interested in joining any of these workshops, please email us at workshopiag@gmail.com with the Subject title of the workshop of your choice (i.e Workshop Wayang) with info of your payment (Scan of transfer receipt will be best, otherwise just details of the transaction). Payment should be made to : Indonesian Association of Geelong Account at BS: 633-000 Acc: 141114041 with reference same as your subject title. Indonesian Association of Geelong

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OPEN DAYS 2017 INSTITUTION Australian Catholic University Melbourne Campus Ballarat Campus

Sun 13 August Sun 27 August

10am – 4pm 10am – 3pm

Australian College of Applied Psychology

Sun 13 August

10am – 2pm

Australian National University

Sat 26 August

9am – 4pm

Bond University Box Hill Institute of TAFE Lilydale Campus Box Hill Campus Deakin University & Deakin College Warrnambool Campus Geelong Campus (Waurn Ponds & Waterfront) Melbourne (Burwood) Campus Federation University of Australia Mount Helen Campus; Berwick, and Gippsland

Sat 22 July

2pm – 6pm

Sun 20 August Sun 27 August Sun 6 August Sun 20 August Sun 27 August Sun 27 August

10am – 3pm

The Gordon Geelong – City Campus

Sun 6 August

11am-3pm

Holmesglen Institute Open Thursday’s – all campuses

10 August 21 September 2 November 14 December Sat 12 August Fri 4 August Sun 6 August Sat 12 August Wed 16 August Sun 27 August Sun 20 August Sat 5 August Sun 6 August Sun 20 August Sun 13 August

Various times

Sun 13 August Sun 13 August Sun 30 July Sun 20 August Sat 26 August Sun 20 August Sun 13 August

10am – 2pm 10am – 4pm 10am – 4pm 10am – 4pm 9am – 4pm 10am – 3pm 9.30am – 3pm

JMC Academy La Trobe University & La Trobe Melbourne Shepparton Campus Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus Albury-Wodonga Mildura Campus Bendigo Campus Melbourne Polytechnic Preston Campus Monash University Peninsula Campus Clayton & Caulfield Campuses Parkville Campus (Pharmacy Focus) Photographic Studies College Navitas College of Public Safety 123 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne CBD RMIT City, Bundoora & Brunswick Campuses Swinburne University Hawthorn University of Melbourne Parkville & Southbank Campuses University of Sydney Victoria University Footscray Park campus William Angliss Institute of TAFE

DATE

TIME

9am – 3pm 9am – 3pm 9am – 3pm 10am – 3pm

CONTACT DETAILS

1300 ASK ACU Email: opendayvic@acu.edu.au http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/future_student s/undergraduate/experience_uni_before_you_start/o pen_day 1800 061 199 http://www.acap.edu.au/ http://www.anu.edu.au/study/choose-anu/anu-openday-2017 1800 074 074 https://bond.edu.au/open-day 1300 269 445 www.boxhill.edu.au/openday 1800 334 733 http://openday.deakin.edu.au/ 1800 333 864 http://federation.edu.au/future-students/study-atfeduni/open-day 1300 954 371 http://www.thegordon.edu.au/quick-links/specialnotice-pages/save-the-date! 1300 MY FUTURE

Online bookings are essential

http://www.holmesglen.edu.au/open 9.30am – 4pm 4pm – 7pm 10am – 4pm 3pm – 6.30pm 4pm – 7pm 10am – 3pm 10am – 4pm 10am – 3pm 10am – 4pm 10am – 3pm 10am – 3pm

9624 2917 www.jmcacademy.edu.au 1300 135 045 http://www.latrobe.edu.au/openday

9269 1200 https://www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au/ 1800 666 274 www.monash.edu.au/openday 9682 3191 https://www.psc.edu.au/ 1800 783 661 www.ncps.edu.au 9925 2260 www.rmit.edu.au/openday 1300 SWINBURNE www.swinburne.edu.au/openday 1800 801 662 https://openday.unimelb.edu.au/ http://openday.sydney.edu.au/ 1300 VIC UNI https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/newsevents/events/open-day-2017 1300 ANGLISS http://www.angliss.edu.au

This information was correct at the time of publication. Students are encouraged to confirm times themselves. Addresses of tertiary institutions are available via VTAC on www.vtac.edu.au or by ringing the institution directly or visiting their website. Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 are encouraged to go along to Open Days

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OPEN DAYS 2017 Getting the most out of an Open Day

Most institutional Open Days are held in late July and August (see over the page for Open Day dates). However, you are more than welcome to contact an institution to arrange a visit any time.

What happens on an Open Day? On Open Day you can visit an institution when it’s at its best. Everyone is there – academics, lecturers, current students and information officers. More importantly, you can talk with academics, lecturers and current students about what certain courses are actually like, and what is required to get into them.

Who should attend an Open Day? Anyone who is considering studying at a tertiary level in the next few years should attend.

Why should you attend an Open Day? Apart from the opportunity to obtain course information there are many other reasons why attending an Open Day is a good idea: •

You are going to feel more comfortable arriving at a university or TAFE institute on the first day of classes if you have been there before.

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What is really involved in the course or courses you are interested in?

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If you have to move away from home, where are you going to live?

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Will you be happier studying in a large metropolitan institution or a smaller, perhaps rural institution?

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What does the place ‘feel’ like? Is it a bustling environment with lots of activity or a quieter, more relaxed campus set in landscaped grounds?

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How are you going to get there? Is it close to public transport or should you start saving now for a car?

If you don’t know the answers to any of these questions, then you should attend an Open Day!

How to make the best of Open Days To make your Open Day visits fun and informative, here are some pointers: •

Write down a list of questions you would like to ask about particular courses

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Be there early. Crowds tend to develop as the day progresses

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On arrival, get a map from a central point and ask for directions to the relevant faculties or schools

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Ask questions!

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Don’t spend the day collecting printed information only. Use the opportunity to speak directly with academics before applications close

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Introduce yourself to selection officers if you feel it is appropriate, but don’t be pushy

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Check out the residential colleges, if available. After all, it is you that will be living there.

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Walk around the campus. Have a good look! See what sporting facilities and other services are available.

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Enjoy the visit!

Not everyone can attend every Open Day and various Institutions hold their Open Days on the same date! If you can’t attend an Open Day and you are interested in a particular institution, you may visit at other times. If you wish to speak to a particular person, it is essential to make an appointment first. This information was correct at the time of publication. Students are encouraged to confirm times themselves. Addresses of tertiary institutions are available via VTAC on www.vtac.edu.au or by ringing the institution directly or visiting their website. Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 are encouraged to go along to Open Days

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Sacred Heart College Geelong presents

MERCY IN HINDUISM AND BUDDHISM ‘From the stormy waves of birth, old age, sickness and death, may I free all beings’

Rev Dr John Dupuche

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Rev Dr John Dupuche is a Priest of the Archdiocese of Melbourne. He is an Honorary Fellow at the Australian Catholic University, and Associate Professor at MCD University of Divinity, and chair of the Catholic Interfaith Committee of the Archdiocese. He has a doctorate in Sanskrit, specialising in Kashmir Shaivism, and is particularly interested in its interface with Christianity. His book, Abhinavagupta: the Kula Ritual as Elaborated in Chapter 29 of the Tantrāloka, was published in 2003; Jesus, the Mantra of God in 2005; and Vers un Tantra Chrétien in 2009 (translated as Towards a Christian Tantra). He has written many articles in these fields. He leads an interfaith ashram on the outskirts of Melbourne. A Hindu can be a polytheist, or a monotheist, or an atheist and or all of these at once. The Buddhist does not speak of God in Christian terms. So, what is the basis of mercy in these religions? This presentation will explore how mercy is central to these two faiths, which are ancient, widespread, and profound.

Thursday 24 August 2017 7:00pm to 8.30pm Supper provided afterwards Celies Hospitality Centre | Aphrasia Street entrance RSVP Rita Chiavaroli by email rchiav@shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au or phone 5222 0467 by Friday 18 August 2017

Still to come in the 2017 Circle of Mercy Calendar: Global Religions and Interfaith Perspectives of Mercy Thursday 12 October

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Weekend Mass Times For All Parishes

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Community Notice Board Weekend Mass Times for All Parishes Weekend Mass Times For All Parishes

Summary of regular weekend Masses for all parishes in the Geelong Deanery.

Please see the Calendar for Easter and Christmas Mass Summary of regular weekend Masses for all parishes in the and Reconciliation Times Geelong Deanery Suburb

Mass Centre

Routine Weekend Schedule

Anglesea

St Christopher

5:30pm (Sat) OR 6:30pm (Sat) during summer daylight saving time

Bannockburn

St John Evangelist

9:00am

Barwon Heads Holy Family

6:00pm (Sat)

Bell Park

Holy Family

8:00am, 9:30am, 11:30am (Slovenian 2nd Sun), 11:30am (Croatian not 2nd Sun), 12:30am (Croatian 2nd Sun)

Belmont

St Bernard

6:30pm(Sat), 9:00am, 10:30am

Corio

St Francis Xavier

5:00pm (3rd Sat Filipino) 7:00pm(Sat), 10:30am

Drysdale

St Thomas

9.00 am

Geelong

St Mary of the Angels

6:00pm(Sat), 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:15 (Polish), 5:30pm

Geelong East

St Margaret

9:45am 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday

Geelong North St John

8:30am 10:30am(Latin Mass) Rosary 10:05am

Geelong West St Patrick

9:30am (Italian)

Geelong West Ss Peter & Paul (Ashby)

5:00pm (Sat), 11:00am (2nd & 4th Sun)

Grovedale

Nazareth

10:30am

Lara

St Anthony

9.00am

Leopold

Lumen Christi

10:30am, 5:30pm

Manifold Heights

Holy Spirit

6:00pm (Sat), 11:00am (1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday)

Marshall

Rice Village

Mt Moriac

St Patrick

7:00pm(Sat)

Norlane

St Thomas Aquinas

6:00pm (Sat), 10:00am

Newcomb

Christ the King

5.00pm Vigil

Newtown

St Robert

9:45am 2nd & 4th Sunday

Ocean Grove

Our Lady Star of the Sea 9:00am

Portarlington

St Patrick

9.00am

Queenscliff

Holy Trinity

11:00am

St Leonards

Ss Philip and James

6:00pm(Sat)

Torquay

St Therese

8:45am

Winchelsea

St John the Baptist

6:00pm (Sat)

Radio

Light FM, 89.9 FM

7:00am

Radio

The Pulse, 94.7 FM

10:00am

Weekend Mass Times For All Parishes

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College Calendar August 2017

August 2017 Friday 18th

Year 10 ‘Keys Please’ Program

Monday 28th

Years 11 VCAL Excursion ‘Hoddle Waddle’

Friday 18th Year 8 Italian Incursion Sunday 20th College Production Rehearsal 1.00pm to 5.00pm

Monday 28th

Year 10 Aquatics

Monday 21st Year 7 - 12 Vic Netball Championships Qualifying round, Parkville

Tuesday 29th Years 7 and 8 ‘Elite 8’ Basketball Championship

Monday 21st

Vic Interschool Snowsports Carnival August 21st to 27th

Monday 21st Year 9 Melbourne Camp 1 August 21st to 23rd

Monday 28th College Production Rehearsal 3.30pm to 5.30pm

Tuesday 29th

Year 11 VCAL Excursion

Tuesday 29th

Year 9 Adventure Planet Excursion

Tuesday 29th

Year 9 Marine Science Excursion

Monday 21st College Production Rehearsal 3.30pm to 5.30pm

Wednesday 30th Year 11 VCAL Excursion

Monday 21st Years 11 and 12 Boys ‘Championship Cup’ Basketball qualifying round at Dandenong

Thursday 31st

Monday 21st

Year 10 Aquatics

Tuesday 22nd

Year 11 VCAL Excursion

Tuesday 22nd

Year 10 Aquatics

Wednesday 30th Years 7 and 8 GISSA Basketball: Round 5 Year 8 Retreat

Thursday 31st Years 11 and 12 ‘Elite 8’ Basketball Championship Thursday 31st

Year 10 Aquatics

September 2017

Tuesday 22nd Year 8 ‘Father and Son Evening’ 6.30pm start

Friday 1st

Year 8 Retreat

Wednesday 23rd AIME (ATSI) Program

Friday 1st

Year 12 Food studies Excursion

Wednesday 23rd Year 9 Melbourne Camp 2 August 23rd - 25th

Friday 1st 2007 10 Year Reunion The Deck, 7.300pm

Wednesday 23rd Years 7 and 8 GISSA Basketball: Round 4

Monday 4th

All Day College Production Rehearsal

Wednesday 23rd Year 10 Aquatics

Monday 4th

Year 11 Legal Studies Excursion

Thursday 24th Years 9 and 10 ‘Elite 8’ Basketball Championship

Monday 4th

Year 10 Aquatics

Tuesday 5th

Year 9 Adventure Planet Excursion

Thursday 24th

‘Winter Sleepout’

Thursday 24th Year 7 ‘Father and Daughter Evening’ 6.30pm start

Tuesday 5th Parents and Friends’ Association Meeting 7.00pm in the Food Technology centre

Look for the Calendar available through the Saint Ignatius College Website: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au T IGNATIUS COLLEGE SAIN

Saint Ignatius College Geelong

27 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale, Victoria. 3222 E: info@ignatius.vic.edu.au T: 03 5251 1136 www.ignatius.vic.edu.au A Jesuit Partner School