Newsletter
Edition 16, October 12th 2017
From the Acting Principal Welcome back! Welcome back to school for the start of Term 4. Spring is in the air, the weather seems to be on the improve and with daylight savings hopefully it allows us more time in our day once we are home from work.
Coming Events October 2017
The start of a new term is exciting and an opportunity for a ‘fresh start” on things including, for students, a fresh start on your approach to your studies.
Fri 13th College House Athletics Landy Field
Being Term Four it is also very much the “business end” of the year, particularly for students studying VCE Units 3 and 4.
Thurs 19th VCE Visual Arts Exhibition College Gallery 4.00pm
I wish to mention of a few very significant events that are coming up soon for Year 12 students and families:
Thurs 19th Valete Mass College Gym 7.00pm Mon 23rd Farwell to Year 12s Whole of College Assembly College Gym 10.45am Tues 24th ‘Celebration Day’ A more detailed calendar is on the last page.
Valete Mass Thursday 19th October 7pm, College Gym VCE Visual Arts Exhibition Thursday 19th October 4pm to 6.30pm. In the College Art Gallery Formal whole school assembly: Farewell to Year 12s Monday 23rd October 10:45am, College Gym
Year 12s finish classes Monday 23rd October 3:05am Celebration Day Tuesday 24th October English Exam Wednesday 1st November
Staff News Our Principal Michael Exton has just returned from an Ignatian Pilgrimage in China which was a tremendous trip and he is taking a period of Long Service leave for the first two weeks of this term which we hope will be an opportunity for some incredibly well earned rest, recreation and time with his family. Welcome back to Joe McLean and Anthony Fitzgerald who both enjoyed a Long Service Leave break for all of last term. A special thank you to Anna Oliver (Acting Year 12 Co-ordioantor) and Annaliese Wandersmith (Acting Daily Organiser) for taking on these extra responsibilities for Term 3 and for doing a tremendous job. Welcome to James Fox who is taking Blair Shaw’s classes for all this term while Blair is on Family leave. ....continued on Page 2
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From the Acting Principal (cont.)
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Also welcome to Bronwyn Tegousis who is taking Fran Kealey’s classes for the first four weeks of this Term while Fran is on Long Service Leave.
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My thanks to Joe McLean and Karen Perkins who have taken on extra responsibilities.
VCE Practice Exams
Page 7 and 8: Tri-UMPH 2017
Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences
The school conducted Practice Exams for Unit 3-4 subjects during the second week of the holidays. These exams are a good opportunity for students to see “where they are at” before the intense revision time between now and their exams.
Page 9: 2017 House Athletics Carnival
It was tremendous to see so many families attending the Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences at the end of last term.
Thank you to our VCE Co-ordinator Anna Oliver for overseeing the exams and ensuring everything went so smoothly.
Thank you so much to the families who were able to make appointments and meet with the teachers. My thanks to Annette Chidzey, DP - Learning and Teaching for her organisation of the Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences.
Events
Page 5 and 6: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Production Photos
Page 10 and 11: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Production Photos Page 12: Generous Artwork Donation and Mental Health Week Page 13: Early English Novel Purchase and Jesuit Province Immersion 2018 Page 14: Canteen Roster and Parents and Friends’ Association Page 16 and 17: “The agony and ecstasy of teenage peer groups” by Michael Grose
Joe is Acting Deputy Principal for the first two weeks of this term and Karen is Acting Director of Teacher Development for the first four weeks of this term.
A special thank you to our own two staff members, Michael Wright and Anna Oliver, who did so much work to ensure a wonderful experience for our students and for their care of the students throughout the trip.
Timor Leste Immersion Students and staff gathered at the Gull Bus office very early (4:45am!) on Sunday 17th September to begin their Immersion to Timor Leste. They returned on 27th September changed people. It is an amazing opportunity for our students to experience such a different culture and as is so often the case in life we “get back much more than we give” from such a trip.
A reminder of two important imminent significant whole school events: School Athletics Carnival Friday 13th October Market Day Friday 20th October
“Catholic Education Today” Families can view the current edition of this publication online by clicking here: Catholic Education Today Term 3 2017
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Page 17 to 20: Community Notice Board Page 21 : College Calendar
Part of our school’s Immersion every year is to spend time at the SOLS school on Atauro Island and it’s wonderful that our relationship with them now spans 3 years. We are very grateful to Clint Miller from Destination Dreaming for all his great work to ensure our school’s trip always runs so smoothly and to his staff member Claire Batten who was part of our trip this year.
Towards the end of each year the senior student leaders for the following year from the Jesuit schools around Australia come together for a Jesuit Province Student Leaders Conferenece. Our school is delighted to be hosting this year’s conference from Sunday 3rd December to Tuesday 5th December. The theme of the conference is: “Washing Feet - humble service to others” ...continued on Page 3
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Some of the Conference Workshops include: l “When things get difficult in my leadership role - how to cope” l “Just Voices” Paul Stewart, Jesuit Social Services l “Introduction to Jesuit Mission” Fr Trung Nguyen SJ l “Why the Jesuits - a personal journey” Jennie Hickey, Delegate Education and Social Ministries Australian Province of the Society of Jesus
Ignatius taught that God could be found at work in every situation, relationship, and experience of human life - in the daily stuff of working, raising children, caring for neighbours, seeking justice in our community and world, protecting the earth, and building the human family, as well as in experiences of friendship, of solidarity in a common cause, in times of rejoicing and great happiness, times of sorrow and grieving, and times of loneliness and fear.
We are very fortunate that a large number of past and present Senior Student Leaders from our school have accepted our invitation to help at the conference.
It is a spirituality best summarised as finding God in all things.
I am very grateful to the members of the Conference Planning Team for all their work to prepare for the conference:
We only see the face of Jesus through humble service to others.
A number of past College Captains and Vice Captains, as well as other former student leaders, are kindly giving up their holiday and work time to make our visitors feel welcome and to share their experiences of student leadership in a Jesuit / Ignatian school.
Michael Timms DP - Students
l “Heroic / Ignatian Leadership So what!”
Anthony Gravener Student Leadership Development Coordinator
Some of the messages we have included in the Conference Workbook are as follows:
Michael Wright Ignatian Coordinator and Social Justice Coordinator
We hope ……
Best wishes,
To listen carefully To leave behind
Paul Lewis Acting Principal
To ready yourself To know the direction To listen carefully To experience To reflect To be people of action.
‘Washing Feet’ by Sieger Koder
“Our present students will, in time, assume various roles… in government, in the administration of justice, others in all sorts of responsible occupations… …the young people of today will become the adults of tomorrow, so their good formation in life will benefit many others… to the greater glory of God.” Saint Ignatius of Loyola “In the end, humility also means service” Pope Francis Discover the difference between success and significance. Choose to become a person of significance, a person who makes a difference in the lives of those around them.
In the footsteps of Ignatius
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Faith Matters ‘Often the difference between a successful person and a failure is not one’s better abilities or ideas, but the courage that one has to bet on his idea, to take a calculated risk, and to act.’ Maxwell Maltz
3840m Recently Mr Maximilien Penel, an adventurer from Sydney, ‘highlined’ between two peaks an astonishing 3840m above sea level in the French Alps. Highlining is a contemporary form of tightrope walking. The difference being that instead of a taut cable, a un-tensioned flat piece of webbing an inch wide is used, and no pole is allowed to assist with balance. Maximilien was able to traverse the 250m between the peaks safely, in so doing completed a goal he had set years before and adding his name to a tiny and exclusive list. His achievement offers some insights that we might contemplate and apply in our own lives, particularly our Year 12 students who next week finish up their day-to-day studies and leave to prepare for their final exams. Although the distance from Maximilien’s highline rope to the ground was not 3840m, it was an approximate 100m drop if he or his equipment failed! Completing his task at such an altitude is astounding as the lack of oxygen magnifies the difficulty of the task. Just like Maximilien, we must take some risks if we are to achieve our goals.
Maximilien Penel traversing the peaks, via highline, at an altitude of 3840m in the French Alps. Credit: Aiden Williams
Sometimes the threat of failure might weigh on our mind, but without some risk, progress cannot be made. St Ignatius also learnt this as a young man. All of the things he yearned for required him to enter into situations in which the risk was high and the consequences of failure were life-threatening. At Pamplona, the risks caught up with him and after being severely injured he spent many months suffering through an agonising recovery. However, this failure opened a new door, with its own risks and severe consequences if he failed. To become the Saint we celebrate today, Ignatius spent his entire adult life working for ‘the greater glory of God’ and in doing so accepted all of the risks involved along the way. To achieve success and reap the rewards, we all must accept that failure is a possibility and that the price of failure is worth the risk entered into to achieve the goal set. Maximilien accepted the risks but did so only after meticulous planning and development of his knowledge and skills. As our students finish their studies, they can be inspired by this example. Maximilien did not wake up one morning, march up Mont Blanc and casually stroll across a piece of rope thrown between two peaks. He spent years preparing in every way for this challenge. He did all that he could to not only ensure success but in fact, guarantee it! Our students have spent six years in secondary education preparing for what is ahead. The task is yet unfinished, and they now have roughly one month to ensure that they achieve their very best, but this is dependent upon these last weeks or planning and preparation.
Maximilien was determined to achieve his goal and committed everything he had to this venture. If he did not it’s likely he would not have been successful. St Ignatius had a similar approach. He gave up everything he had previously worked towards to achieve his revised life goal. When he found the true purpose of his life, he did only what was helpful to complete this plan. At Monserrat, he made a decision and committed his entire focus to his plan. His dedication was rewarded not only at Manresa, but also throughout the rest of his life. Our students can apply these concepts to their final weeks of school. Setting a goal, accepting risk, planning for success, making a decision and committing to and sacrificing superfluous things will ensure success, as it did for Maximilien and St Ignatius. Maximilien had to be patient. The weather in the Alps is fickle and does not offer many opportunities for highlining. St Ignatius also illustrates to us the virtue of patience. In every aspect Ignatius had to be patient, nothing came to fruition swiftly. His greatest achievement was in fact becoming patient with himself. Once he was able to do this, he was then able to proceed and approach the many other hurdles that blocked the path towards him achieving his vision. Each of these barriers required him to again practice patience and build towards success through strategic and timely actions. Our students now are required to do the same. As difficult as being patient may seem, there is nothing that can be done to speed up this time of preparation and anticipation. Patience can also reduce the sense of anxiety that many experience at this time. The final lesson Maximilien feat offers us is the most important of all – balance! To succeed the defining attribute was of course balance. Ignatius took a long time to discover this. Many months of solitude and contemplation taught him that peace and contentment could only be achieved through balance. Finding and applying the right amount of time and attention to his relationship with God, studying, inspiring and serving others, and being at peace with himself enabled Ignatius to find the balance required to achieve all that he was able to. Our Year 12s would do well to seek balance throughout these last weeks. In putting the right amount of energy and time in their study, social lives, exercise, prayer/meditation and monitoring their progression during the weeks leading up to their final exams will be, just as it was for Maximilien and St Ignatius, balance is the most important thing of all! Yours in Christ, Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator
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‘Beauty and the Beast’ Photos
Photography by David Alexander
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‘Beauty and the Beast’ Photos
Photography by David Alexander
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Tri-UMPH 2017 After being postponed for a week due to inclement weather Tri-UMPH (Triennially United to Make Poverty History) 2017 took place at Clonard College on Friday, 15th September. There was a palpable sense of positivity amongst all students and staff that I am sure will be remembered fondly. Few would understand the enormity of preparing for such an event and I would personally like to thank the following students; Alex Henry, Kerry Kingsbury, Dean O’Brien, Zac Cuttriss, Bethany Johnstone, Kelsey Notting, Gregory Lewis and Alex Delaney for their tireless work. Meetings and workshops were held in Geelong at least every two weeks and often weekly to prepare for the event.
Student organisers Bethany Johnstone, Alex Henry, Zac Cuttriss, Kelsey Notting, Alex Henry, Dean O’Brien, Greg Lewis and Kerry Kingsbury.
Mr Michael Timms was also a great support in preparing for the event. Tri-UMPH is held every three years and essentially is a music-based festival to raise funds for our closest and poorest neighbour, East Timor. This time around the student committee decided to specifically support the “Women Protection Program” in East Timor - a Caritas initiative to protect and empower vulnerable women and children. The organizing committee would also like to thank the many sponsors who supported the event. Anthony Gravener
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‘Tri-UMPH 2017 Photos
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2017 House Athletics Carnival On Friday 13th October our College will be holding the annual House Athletics Carnival, which will be held at Landy Field Athletics Track from 9.30am 2.15pm. The carnival is split into two sections. In the morning session the carnival will be run in a traditional style. 100m (All Students), 400m, 800m, 1500m, College Classic, Hurdles, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Discus, Shot Put, Year level Shuttle Relays (All Students) During the afternoon session All Students will rotate through a number of Novelty Events:
In the afternoon the events are based on mass participation and having fun competing in Athletic events in year and House groups. Points are still up for grabs for individual and House awards in the afternoon. The sports office has designed the carnival to promote maximum participation and also to help identify athletics squads for future carnivals to be held in Term 4 (2017) and in Term 1 (2018). During the carnival there are a number of trophies and awards to be won. They include: l House Champion Shield to the Overall Winning House Individual Year Level Champions
Kath & Kim 400 Power Walk, Tug Of War, Year 8 Drop & Pop, Sack Races, Vortex Throw.
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4 X 100m Relays and 100m Finals will also be held in the afternoon session.
Please note the Landy Field canteen will be open to students to purchase various snacks, but they can still come to school with a packed lunch and snacks.
The morning events are designed for the students who wish to extend themselves in more specific events and earn points towards individual Champion and House points.
l Individual Place Ribbons 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Track & Field Events)
Bus Arrangements: All students are to arrive to school for normal homeroom roll call. Students will then be transported to Landy Field at 9.00am. The anticipated carnival start time is 9.45am. The carnival will finish at 2.15pm. Students will then be bussed back to our College. Please be aware that the carnival is a compulsory day for all students. If any student is medically unfit to participate then they are still required to attend the carnival and help out on the day. Just a reminder that records are kept and students will be required to produce a note from their parents if absent on this day. Kind Regards, Andrew Philp Sport Coordinator
They must bring their own water bottle.
2017 SAINT IGNATIUS HOUSE ATHLETICS PROGRAM FRIDAY 13th OCTOBER – LANDY FIELD 9.45am Year 12 House Parade & Welcome Ceremony 9.50am ALL Students – 100M Heats (Top 8 Fastest Times per Year group qualify for ‘Finals’) 10.00am Year 7 & 8 Students – Front Straight Year 9, 10, 11/12 Students – Back Straight 10.30am Y7 High Jump 800M Y8 Long Jump or Triple Jump 60M HURDLES Y9 Discus Y10 Shot Put Y11/12 Shot Put 11.00am Y7 Shot Put 400M Y8 Discus Y9 High Jump Y10 Long Jump or Triple Jump Y11/12 Long Jump 11.30am Y7 Long Jump or Triple Jump Year Level Y8 High Jump Shuttle Relays Y9 Shot Put Y10 Discus Y11/12 Discus 12.00pm Y7 Discus 1500M College Y8 Shot Put Classic Y9 Long Jump or Triple Jump Y10 High Jump Y11/12 High Jump
Parents and friends are very welcome to attend the day to watch students participate in the carnival. I hope to see many of you there.
12.20pm – 12.30pm Y7 Kath & Kim 400 Power Walk Y8 Drop & Pop Y9 Tug – Of – War Y10 Vortex Throw Y11/12 Sack Race 12.30pm – 12.40pm Y11/12 Kath & Kim 400 Power Walk Y7 Drop & Pop Y8 Tug – Of – War Y9 Vortex Throw Y10 Sack Race 12.40pm – 12.50pm Y10 Kath & Kim 400 Power Walk Y11/12 Drop & Pop Y7 Tug – Of – War Y8 Vortex Throw Y9 Sack Race
12.50pm – 1.00pm Y9 Kath & Kim 400 Power Walk Y10 Drop & Pop Y11/12 Tug – Of – War Y7 Vortex Throw Y8 Sack Race
1.00pm – 1.10pm Y8 Kath & Kim 400 Power Walk Y9 Drop & Pop Y10 Tug – Of – War Y11/12 Vortex Throw Y7 Sack Race 1.20pm 100M FINALS 1.35pm 4 X 100m Relays 2.05pm Presentations & Close
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‘Beauty and the Beast’ Photos
Photography by David Alexander
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‘Beauty and the Beast’ Photos
Photography by David Alexander
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Generous Artwork Donation
Saint Ignatius was delighted to receive the very kind and generous donation of an artwork and a very large number of picture frames from Queenscliff resident and well-known artist Mrs. Mahgo Smith Armstrong.
Mrs. Smith Armstrong was a professional artist for 60 years held numerous exhibitions in Melbourne during this time. Her preferred style of painting is watercolour and she has 12 watercolours in the Geelong Art Gallery. Her gifted artwork is of a solar garden based on Persian Rose Gardens. Mahgo is now having an interesting time reflecting on her life by writing her memoirs. Mr. Malcolm Campbell, Coordinator of Art explains that, “ It is great to see mature artists giving to younger emerging artists and we at Saint Ignatius College are very grateful”.
Mr. Michael Exton accepting artist Mrs. Mahgo Smith Armstrong generous donation
Mrs. Smith Armstrong thanks her neighbour, Dennis Day a retired Maths and Science teacher who volunteered many hours of work preparing the frames.
He also transported them to the school for her. Mrs. Claire Hewitt Development Manager
Mental Health Week
Week 1 of Term 4 is mental health week and the Wellbeing team with the rest of the school, wanted to promote how our students can increase positive mental health with a range of different strategies throughout the week.
On Monday many students received positive reflection cards through lunchtime to encourage them to look after themselves through self-care, while also looking out for friends. On Tuesday the team, along with Ms. Canaway, promoted positive mental health through exercise and fun with a Staff vs. Students game of dodge ball. Wednesday morning the wellbeing team provided free healthy breakfasts to students coming off buses as a way of reminding them that a good diet can help support positive wellbeing and mental health, as well as it being a great way to start the day!
Our enthusiastic staff and students involved in Tuesday’s dodge ball game Ms Melanie Anset serving up a healthy breakfast
Thursday the team, with the help of the Arts Captain Catherine Exton, organized a music performance during lunchtime for students to enjoy and reflect on how immersing yourself in things such as music can also help with maintain good mental health and wellbeing.
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Early English Novel Purchase
As a new initiative for 2017 - 2018, the English department have organised for families to be able to purchase the required English / Literature text earlier than other booklisted items. Students from years 7-11 will be given an order form this week with instructions to facilitate on-line ordering of the texts for English in 2018. By arranging for this early purchase and distribution it will allow students to read their set texts over the Summer break, purchase their texts second hand from current students in a higher year level (if not purchasing new from the booklist), distribute the cost of text acquisition for families and allow for classes to introduce content for 2018 before the end of the current school year.
The texts on the Early English Text List will be used in current classes at the end of the year to get a head start for 2018 and highlight the importance of reading set texts for English subjects prior to the commencement of the school year. We strongly encourage families to take advantage of this new initiative by attaining the listed texts by November 9th. Booklist purchases due (on-line) October 20th Distribution of purchased Early English Texts (at the college) November 9th Gemma Etherington English learning Area Leader
Jesuit Province Immersion 2018
We are proud to announce the two students who have been selected to represent our College on the Jesuit Province Immersion trip to Timor Leste in 2018.
The immersion is undertaken with student representatives form all the Jesuit schools in Australia.
Madeleine Crothers College Vice Captain in 2018
Samuel Salisbury College Vice Captain in 2018
A Time for Listening: Lessons from the Royal Commission A Public Conversation with Francis Sullivan, CEO Truth, Justice & Healing Council The Truth Justice and Healing Council is responsible for coordinating the Church’s response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. All of us have been impacted by the sexual abuse scandal and this conversation with Francis will provide the opportunity to: l
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Hear what this means for the Church and our parishes
7pm - 9pm Thursday 19 October 2017 Venue: Pioneer Room St Mary’s Parish, 150 Yarra Street, Geelong. This event is free. For further information: St Michael’s Parish Office on 5278 1343
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Canteen Roster Starting October 16th Monday 16th B. Rees, E. Hudson, L. Grist Tuesday 17th L. Tigani, L. Vella, A. Schneider, S. Sarauer, B. Downey Wednesday 18th R. Hay, M. Cartin, V. Durbidge, Needed Thursday 19th A. Rose, J. Padarcic, L. Eastwood, M. White Friday 20th J. Marles, S. Hammond, Needed, Needed Starting October 23rd Monday 23rd N. Van Vliet, M. Sideris, E. Carpenter Tuesday 24th R. Murray, C. Duncan, Needed, Needed Wednesday 25th Needed, Needed, Needed Thursday 26th M. White, N. Lowther, Needed Friday 27th E. Stokie, L. Hart, K. Every, L. Gill If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258
Parents and Friends’ Association: Next Meeting: AGM
Come along on Tuesday November 14th 7.00pm in the Food Technology building.
The Annual General Meeting will be held first with the election of the Committee for 2018. This will be followed by a normal meeting.
College Fees Raffle Coming Soon! Each year the Parents and friends’ Association organise a raffle as a major fundraiser for the College.
First prize is College Tuition Fees for 2018*
*Fee applicable to youngest child at the College, does not include Digital Technology Program, VCAL or VET Levies or other extra curricular activities Watch the newsletter for more information about the raffle and additional prizes.
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
New Opening Day and Time We now have a new committee to manage the uniform shop
Weekly opening hours Term 4 will be Wednesday 2 - 4pm Volunteers are required to assist with the weekly opening of the Uniform Shop and also special opening times coming up. On the Job Training will be provided. Contact uniform@ignatius.vic.edu.au if you want more information.
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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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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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Contact Amanda Vernon your local Saver Plus Coordinator Phone 03 5278 8122 Email avernon@bethany.org.au Web www.saverplus.org.au
To join Saver Plus, you must have a Centrelink Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card, be at least 18 years old, have some regular income from work (you or your partner), and have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself.
Saver Plus is an initiative of the Brotherhood of St Laurence and ANZ, delivered in partnership with Berry Street, The Benevolent Society and The Smith Family and other local community agencies including Bethany. The program is funded by ANZ and the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Go to www.dss.gov.au for more information.
Sacred Heart College Geelong presents
Centre for Developmental Psychiatry and Psychology
MERCY IN ISLAM ‘Interfaith Dialogue from a Muslim Perspective’
Zuleyha Keskin Zuleyha is the Course Director at the Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation, Charles Sturt University. She is also a senior lecturer in Islamic spirituality and contemporary Islamic studies. Zuleyha is also a Director at ISRA Australia. Zuleyha obtained her Master of Islamic Studies at the University of Sydney writing her thesis on “Interfaith Dialogue from a Muslim Perspective”. She completed her PhD in the School of Theology and Philosophy of ACU, writing her thesis on “Factors Contributing to Inner Peace, an Islamic Perspective”. Zuleyha’s community outreach is through the frequent requests for her to do talks on Islamic issues in the wider community. She has 15 years of experience in teaching to a range of audiences from high school students to adults within the Muslim community and wider community.
FOSTERING MENTAL HEALTH IN KIDS & TEENS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FREE PARENT/CARER SEMINAR Join the discussion with Associate Professor Kylie Gray and Dr Glenn Melvin from the Centre for Developmental Psychiatry and Psychology on fostering mental health in children with developmental disabilities including: • Recognising emotional/behavioural signs of poor mental health
Thursday 12 October 2017 7.00pm to 8.30pm Supper provided afterwards Celies Hospitality Centre | Aphrasia Street entrance RSVP Rita Chiavaroli by email rsvp@shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au or phone 5222 0467 by Friday 6 October 2017
• Strategies to foster good mental health and how to build the capacity to bounce back from adversity We will also introduce our "Kids & Teens at School" project that aims to improve understanding of school attendance in children and teens with intellectual disabilities and its connection with wellbeing.
Thursday 19th October 2017 9.30am - 11am (Including FREE morning tea)
Courthouse Youth Arts Centre 60 Little Malop Street, Geelong (Cnr Gheringhap and Little Malop Streets)
Associate Professor Kylie Gray is Acting Director of the Centre for Developmental Psychiatry and Psychology (CDPP) at Monash University. Kylie has over 15 years of research and clinical experience in developmental disabilities. Her interests in this area focus on early screening, assessment & diagnosis; behavioural and emotional problems; mental heath and family wellbeing. Dr Glenn Melvin is a senior lecturer and clinical psychologist. Glenn's clinical & research interests include understanding school attendance problems & developing strategies to foster attendance. He has also evaluated suicide prevention techniques and novel treatments for youth depression.
RSVP: Online at https://goo.gl/75JSnD Email: kites@monash.edu or telephone 9902 4557
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Geelong Flyers Development Program 2018 Playing Opportunities
Netball Spring Season
Drysdale Recreation Reserve Starts Term 4....11 weeks
Wednesday 11th October – 20th December 2017 SENIOR LADIES, MIXED & 15/U
REGISTRATION
Information will be forwarded to all BFL, GDFL and GFL clubs in September. Alternately you can email: gnc.flyers@gmail.com for a registration form.
(flexible with this age group...can lift to 16 or 17 if interested)
Mixed & 15/U.....6.40pm Ladies......7.30pm 15/U... $35per team Senior...$49 per team Insurance included in game fees. No other fees required. Cheap!! Thursday 12th October – 21st December 2017
DATES Sun 29 October 2017 Sun 5 November 2017 Sun 12 November 207
VENUE
YMCA 25 Riversdale Terrace Newtown
JUNIOR ..... 9/U, 11/U, 13/U....boys welcome in all age groups
Game times: 4.30pm and 5.20 depending on the number of teams. Game fees: $35 per team. No other fees or registrations required. • • • • •
Mixed teams encouraged Relaxed uniform code Ball and positional bibs provided Discounts for paying up front for the whole season First Aid provided Contact: Pam
0425 869 339
or
Noelene 52503856
...............Peninsula Netball Association peninsulanetball3222@gmail.com
Centre for Developmental Psychiatry and Psycholgy
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT FOR ALL KIDS We’d like to hear from all parents about your experiences. For some, it’s easy to get along to school every day, for others, it can be tricky. At the Centre for Developmental Psychiatry and Psychology, Monash University, we are working with parents and schools to understand how easy or hard it is for children and teenagers with an intellectual disability to go to school.
Presented by:
By completing our survey, you will contribute to the development of information and resources to support children and teenagers with a disability to attend school.
You can sign up online at: https://goo.gl/MJGo4w
OR Call us to discuss signing up: T: 03 9902 4557 E: kites@monash.edu
Participating families will receive a $40 book voucher.
This study has Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee (#CF16/944 - 2016000499) and Victorian Department of Education and Training ethics (2016-003127) approval.
41 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale VIC 3222 www.geelongaustralia.com.au/potatoshed potatosheddrysdale potatosheddrysdale
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Weekend Mass Times For All Parishes
http://geelongdeanery.cam.org.au/index.php?view=article&ca...
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
Anakie
St Brigids
11am alternate Sundays
Anglesea
St Christopher
5:30pm (Sat) OR 6:30pm (Sat) during summer daylight saving time
Bannockburn
St John Mary Evangelist McKillop St
9:00am last Sunday of the month
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
6.00pm (Sat), 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
Inverleigh
Sacred Heart
9am Sunday except last Sunday of the month
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
Meredith
St Joseph’s
11am alternate Sundays
Mt Moriac
St Patrick
7:00pm(Sat)
Norlane
St Thomas Aquinas
6:00pm (Sat), 10:00am
Newcomb
Christ the King
5.00pm Vigil
Newtown
St Robert
9:45am 2nd & 4th Sunday
Ocean Grove
Our Lady Star of the Sea 9:00am
Portarlington
St Patrick
9.00am
Queenscliff
Holy Trinity
11:00am
St Leonards
Ss Philip and James
6:00pm(Sat)
Torquay
St Therese
8:45am
Winchelsea
St John the Baptist
6:00pm (Sat)
Radio
Light FM, 89.9 FM
7:00am
Radio
The Pulse, 94.7 FM
10:00am
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Mass times are correct as of 22/02/13 - Please advise deanexec@pipeline.com.au of any corrections.
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College Calendar October 2017
October 2017 Friday 13th House Athletics Carnival Land Field
Monday 30th
Year 7 Immunisation
Friday 13th
VCE Unit 4 Theatre Studies Practical Exam
Monday 30th Year 9 Wollangarra Camp 30th October to 3rd November
Friday 13th
Year 10 FFL Excursion
Monday 30th
Year 10 PE Excursion
Monday 16th Year 11 VCAL Blackwood Camp Monday 16th to Wednesday 18th
Monday 30th Unit 2 ‘Dance and Drama Night’ Potato Shed, 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Monday 16th Year 17 Chess Competition Brighton Grammar
Tuesday 31st
Year 11 Retreat Day
Tuesday 31st
Year 10 PE Excursion
Thursday 19th VCE Visual Arts Exhibition College Gallery from 4.00pm Thursday 19th VCE Valete Mass College Gym from 7.00pm Friday 20th
Market Day
Wednesday 1st Years 7 and 8 Tennis, Cricket, Softball, Volleyball and Water Polo Round 2 Wednesday 1st VCAA Written Exams Commence
Monday 23rd Farewell to Year 12 Whole College Assembly College Gym from 10.46am Monday 23rd Year 9 Lake Eildon Camp Monday 23rd to Friday 27th Monday 23rd Year 9 Marine Science Excursion Barwon Heads Monday 23rd Year 7 in 2018 Parent Information Night College Gym from 7.00pm Tuesday 24th
November 2017
Year 12 ‘Celebration Day’
Tuesday 24th Years 9 and 10 ‘Twilight Picnic’ Music Concert 5.30pm Wednesday 25th Years 7 and 8 Tennis, Cricket, Softball, Volleyball and Water Polo Round 1
Friday 3rd
Year 7 ‘Jump Rope for Heart’
Monday 6th
Student Free Day
Tuesday 7th Student Free Day (Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday) Wednesday 8th Years 7 and 8 Tennis, Cricket, Softball, Volleyball and Water Polo Round 3 Thursday 9th
JSP Junior Debating - Round 2
Friday 10th Whole College Assembly Student Leaders Investiture 9.00pm to 10.30pm Monday 13th
Year 10 PE Excursion
Monday 13th Year 7 Instrumental Night Potato Shed, 5.30pm to 7.00pm Year 10 PE Excursion
Thursday 26th
Year 10 Health & Nutrition Excursion
Tuesday 14th
Thursday 26th
JSP Junior Debating - Round 1
Tuesday 14th Parents and Friends’ Association AGM and Meeting 7.00pm Food technology building
Friday 27th Year 11 Food Studies Excursion Queen Victoria Market
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
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