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Newsletter
Edition 16, October 13th 2014
From the Principal Welcome!
Coming Events October 2014 Tues 14th Year 10 Environmental Science Excursion Wed 15th Year 7 Market Day Thurs 16th Full School Assembly Thurs 16th Year 12 Valete Mass Fri 17th Year 12 Celebration Fri 17th Year 11 Biology Excursion Fri 17th Year 10 Italian Day Mon 20th - Fri 24th Year 9 Wollangarra Camp Mon 20th Parents and Friends’ Association Meeting A more detailed calendar is on the last page.
Welcome back to the final school term for the year. As you are aware, we have returned at a time of sadness in the knowledge of a tragic event that took the life of one of our students on Tuesday 30th September 2014. Our College community is deeply saddened that Year 7 Student Dimitrious ‘Dimi’ CasselsRantall died in the tragic Newcomb house fire. Dimi was a kind and caring boy who was well liked by both his peers and staff. We extend our prayerful sympathy and support to Dimi’s family and friends. We have received many messages of condolence from other schools and members of the community. We appreciate their kind sentiments and offers of support. The cards and floral arrangements have been on display in our Office reception area around a small table we set up with Dimi’s photo and a candle that has been lit each day last week in memory of Dimi.
Together with Christ the King Primary School, where Dimi attended and his two brothers now go to school, we have been working to coordinate donations of furniture and goods for this family that has lost everything. Many of you have already helped - well done. We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the community, however, the most important support that is needed from now is donations to the Cassel Family Support Fund. This can be made through the Bendigo Bank or by a transfer to Cassel Family Support Fund BSB: 633 000 Account No. 152954871 On last Monday we held a full school prayer service to give thanks for Dimi’s life and pray for Dimi and his family. Then at the end of the week, Friday was a very sad and challenging day with our sadly missed Dimi’s funeral. I congratulate all students, parents and staff who attended or were involved in carrying out a particular task for the way they helped to make the Funeral Service and refreshments afterwards such a supportive, special and memorable occasion for Dimi’s family, friends and our school community - well done! ....continued on Page 2
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A Critical Incident Management Team was set-up immediately following news of the tragedy. I am thankful for the great response and support provided by staff over the holidays, in my absence, to put in place processes to support our students when they returned. The team has met on a number of occasions since then and will continue to meet for some time. We have among many agenda items continued to monitor how the students and staff have been traveling and will now start planning for our longer-term response.
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Fr Kevin Dillon Comment
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Indonesian Studey Tour photos
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Ignatian ‘Examen’ Prayer and Reflection
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Parents and Friends’ Association
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Canteen Roster and Java - Bali Overland Indonesian Study Tour 2014
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Staff Vs. Year 12’s Netball photos
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‘The Last Stand’ Year 12 Visual Arts Exhibition
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Congratulations to our Chess Players
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Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) 2014 and ‘Cyber Republic’ information evening
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A number of things have been put in place that include a bereavement support group for Dimi’s friends coordinated by Ms Anset and staff support through Access Programs. The message we are now giving students overall is we expect classes and homework to return to normal. Having said this, there may be some students who need some extra support and this may vary over time and we will do our best to work with individual cases. If you think your daughter / son may need some support, please do not hesitate to contact the Homeroom teacher. Please keep Dimi’s family in your prayers. The Parent / Student / Teacher meetings held at the end of last term will have helped affirm good progress to date, provided a valuable opportunity to discuss areas of concern and helped set some directions for a productive term ahead.
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The Year 12 VCE students sat their practice exams during the latter part of the second week of the holidays. VCE Coordinator, Mr Andrew Smith and Year 12 Coordinator, Mr Joe McLean reported that they were very pleased overall with the way the students approached this very important assessment preparation.
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Congratulations and welcome
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Parents and Friends’ Association ‘Special Wine offer’ order form Open Days 2014-2015 “The secret to raising happy, confident kids” by Michael Grose
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Community Notice Board
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School Calender
As mentioned in the previous newsletter, both of our dedicated Student Well-being Officers, Ms. Katie Self and Ms. Jess Novak, finished up at the end of last term to prepare for the birth of their babies. We have had very happy news that Ms Self has given birth to a beautiful daughter, Hattie Flora. I congratulate her and wish her and Hattie all the best from our school community. I will let everyone know through the newsletter when we hear news from Ms Novak. I am very grateful that both Ms Self and Ms Novak have provided help where they can in the management of the tragic loss of Dimi Cassels-Rantall - thank you.
Ms Melanie Anset
Mr Adam Dickinson
I have employed two new Student Well-being Officers who commenced at the beginning of last week. I am very pleased to introduce to you Ms Melanie Anset and Mr Adam Dickinson, our new Student Wellbeing Officers. Ms Anset is working fulltime and Mr Dickinson is working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I am very confident they will be a great support to our students and make a very positive and capable contribution to our Student Wellbeing Team. They have certainly had a very busy and constructive commencement at their new jobs and have done a tremendous job helping our school community at such a sad and challenging time and I am sure they will be a great support for the ongoing management of this tragic event for our students.
Refugee Holiday Program Twenty-five students from across Years 7 – 12 participated in the Geelong Catholic Secondary Schools Refugee holiday program. Together with students from the other Catholic Colleges, our students were involved in a variety of fun activities with primary and secondary school age refugees and immigrants who are living in the Geelong area. Thank you to our Social Justice Coordinator, Ms Sarah Callahan for coordinating our student involvement in this valuable program.
Final week for Year 12s We are now into the last week of formal classes for Year 12 students. Late last term I wrote to all parents of Year 12 students to communicate some of our expectations and hopes and the plans in place at this stage to help facilitate a positive and smooth finish. (Extra copies are available from our office.) It is obviously very important that the Year 12’s remain as focused as possible on their studies right through to the last exam. ....continued on Page 3
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A lot depends on their ability to apply themselves well during this time. I have made it very clear about our expectations for a positive finish by the senior students on their ‘last day,’ this Friday. Normal timetabled classes for the Year 12 students will cease on Thursday 16th October 2014. The next day, Friday 17th October, will be the Year 12 ‘Celebration Day.’ The VCE written exam period starts on Wednesday 29th October 2014 with the English exam (for LOTE Oral, Drama and Music Performance exam times please check with the subject teacher, some of these examinations have already started.) (Visit the following website for the VCE exam timetable http://www.vcaa.vic.edu. au/vce/exams/timetable.html ) After Thursday 16th October 2014 Year 12 teachers will be available during normal class time and by appointment out of class time until the exam for their particular subject. Teachers will discuss these arrangements with their students. A number of special activities are planned over this “last week” to help make this a special and memorable time for the students and parents. In particular I remind parents of Year 12 students and friends of the college about the Year 12 Mass at St Thomas Church (Peninsula Drive) on Thursday 16th October 2014 (7pm) and the Full School Assembly on the same day (report to the office at 10.50am for a 11.00am start.) It is expected that all Year 12 students and their families will attend the special Mass on the 17th October and you would be most welcome to attend the assembly. I wish our Year 12 students and their families a special and memorable time during the last phase of their secondary school journey.
VCE Music Evening Last Wednesday evening the Music faculty held the annual VCE Soiree held at Vue Grand Hotel, Queenscliff. I have received many glowing comments about this evening, the variety and talent displayed at this very entertaining event are a testament to the continuing development of the performing arts at the college.
Congratulations to the Year 11 and 12 students who performed on the night. Thank you to Mrs Linda Pape (Performing Arts Learning Area Leader), Ms. Marina Sinadinos and Ms. Caitlin Doble (Instrumental Music Teachers) and the many teachers who made the evening possible. It was great that a number of parents and friends were able to come along to support the student performances.
Yr 12 VCAL Students - well done Last Thursday evening the Yr 12 VCAL class organised and ran a very successful Trivia Night at the Potato Shed. The organising and managing of such a project is one of the work requirements of their course. All reports to me indicate the students did a fantastic job, the staff in attendance have praised the students. Another outcome of this event is the raising of funds to support local charities supporting homeless people. I visited the students this morning to pass on my congratulations to them, their application is helping to set a high standard for what we expect of students in the VCAL program - well done! Thank you to the staff who worked with the students on this project - Mr John Clatworthy, Ms Deanne Allen-Emery and Ms Julia Hall. I am also pleased that there was very good parent and staff support for this initiative, thank you.
Next Full School Assembly All Parents are warmly invited to attend this term’s assembly on Thursday 16th October 2014. I ask you to please report to the office at 10.50am so you can be allocated a seat. The main focus of the assembly will be, as in past years, the school’s farewell to the Year 12 students. The College Captains for 2015 will also be announced.
Wednesday 22nd October 2014: normal classes Please note that this day is not a holiday for our students – classes will run as normal. As you are probably aware, this is the day of the annual “Geelong Cup.” Some schools are taking this day as a holiday; we are not as we take Melbourne Cup day instead (together with the day before.)
As some schools are taking Geelong Cup off, there was a question over what school buses will run on this day. I have contacted the Region’s School Bus Coordinator and she has reassured me that buses will run on this day for our students. I would suggest that students should check with their driver just prior to the day, particularly those on buses that carry students from other schools, in case there are any special arrangements being made due to less students travelling on this day.
Summer Uniform compulsory Term Four Just a reminder about the change to summer uniform for this term. I was disappointed that some students returned without doing the necessary check to see all was in order with their summer uniform. In particular, some of the dresses are too short. The dress length is to the knee with an allowance of up to 5cm above the knee for growth during the term. Some things to be mindful of are: l The tie does not have to be worn with the summer uniform in term four; l The new type of summer shirt can be worn not tucked in to the shorts; l The only type of school shoes permissible are black leather (able to be polished) ones, preferably lace-up (no skate or sports type shoes); l The jumper is not to be the outer garment when travelling to and from school, if it is cold the student should wear their blazer; l Long hair (longer than to the shoulder) is tied back with college coloured ribbons and kept off the face; l Summer uniform dress length must be to the knee; and l The navy blue school hat is compulsory in term four. Please find a copy of the uniform policy that relates to summer uniform in the front section of the student planner. Best wishes,
Michael Exton Principal
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From Fr Kevin Dillon Reprinted from the St Mary’s Geelong Bulletin October 5th 2014 Most of us have, when faced with the sorrow and loss of others, wonder if our words will be inadequate, or worse, perhaps even add to the burdens of those who are suffering most. Tuesday’s tragic house fire in Newcomb claimed the life of Dimi Cassels, who last year completed Grade 6 at Christ the King Primary School. The ferocity of the fire meant that all the family’s worldly possessions were also lost. Had it not been for the actions of two courageous young men, Luke Williams and Matt Armstrong, who helped Dimi’s grandmother and two younger brothers escape, the tragedy could have been even greater. Dimi was just 13, and in his first year of secondary studies (Year 7) at Saint Ignatius College. He has been recognised as a bright, happy young lad, devoted to his family, and already showing considerable leadership qualities. When such tragedies strike, we all wonder what we can do. In fact we can do a great deal - and so much is already being done to honour Dimi by supporting the family who loved him so much and whom he dearly loved in return.
The school communities of Saint Ignatius and Christ the King have rallied around in so many practical and empathetic ways. Individual people, businesses and organisations have displayed, as they always do in such difficult circumstances, enormous generosity in seeking to provide at least some sense of stability, inasmuch as that is currently possible, for a family who have lost everything in the fire that engulfed their home. Dimi’s immediate and extended family have displayed admirable graciousness in quietly accepting the genuine support of so many wonderful people who just “want to help”. To this has been added a sense of dignity and resilience that does them all proud. Those who already have or will in the future reach out to support them can do so in the knowledge that this is truly a family of dignity, grace and worth. And as we acknowledge their multiple loss - of a precious family member and five lifetimes of treasured possessions and memories - we will do well if we remember just how fragile life is, and how irreplaceable is the love, given and received, of a family. As a parish family, there is much we can do now, and will need to do into the long-term future. While the physical necessities are already being gathered, the need for ongoing financial support will be both needed and appreciated.
A special account has been established at the Bendigo Bank for anyone wishing to make a contribution to help, be it large or small. The bank details are: Cassels Family Support Fund, BSB 633 000, Account No. 152954871. Potential donations of furniture and house fittings are being managed by Saint Ignatius College Maintenance Supervisor, Mr. Andrew Humphreys (Phone 0438 215 172). Christ the King School Principal, Mrs. Jose Blackley will also be a key contact person for any other areas of personal and practical support (Phone 5248 1093), or alternatively contact St. Mary’s Parish Office (5222 1977). Above all, the help and support which is boundless is our prayer - for God’s grace and comfort for Dimi’s mum Angela, his grandmother Linda, and brothers Sebastian and Zachary. A humble, heartfelt prayer, especially in these early, traumatic days, can be a source of strength, resilience and perhaps some sort of healing, as they mourn their loved Dimi, and with help from many friends, try to rebuild their lives as much as they can. May God bless and sustain them. Fr Kevin Dillon, Geelong Deanery Coordinator and Association of Canonical Administrator President, OAM
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Indonesian Study Tour photos
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The Five Steps of the Ignatian ‘Examen’ Prayer Thanks I give thanks for the graces, benefits and good things of my day. Help I ask the Holy Spirit for help to discern my day with openess. Review I review my day, hour by hour, to see how God is working in my life. Response I respond to what I felt or learnt in the review of my day. Resolve I resolve with hope and grace to amend my life tomorrow. ‘Examen’ adaption by Fr. Michael Hansen SJ)
Ignatian Spirituality Reflection Finding God In All Things The catchphrase “Finding God in all things” is a precept which Saint Ignatius exhorted his companions to take on board as a way of living a discerning life. We are familiar with the steps of the classic Ignatian Examen. The following reflection from ‘Loyola Press’ online offers us a helpful analogy for our consideration that is strongly connected to the Examen; (left panel of this page). Regan, renowned author and professor of religious education at Boston College, suggests that we imagine a wheel with many spokes radiating out from the hub. If you see yourself as the hub, with the demands of your life as the spokes radiating outward, then the invitation to work on your spirituality becomes one more spoke on an already crowded wheel. Instead, your relationship with God flows through everything else you do every day, all day. How can you move God from being a peripheral spoke to the hub of your life? Here are a few suggestions that can help you strengthen your core relationship with God.
1. Start your day by offering it all to God.
Imagine all the spokes of your life - all the people, responsibilities, commitments, and interests that make up your day - and envision them all illuminated by the presence of God at your core.
2. Realize that God invites you to be a cocreator.
We humans are called upon to use our God-given creativity to help bring about God’s reign. In the Our Father we say “thy Kingdom come, thy will be done.”
This is our daily commitment to use our talents, our strengths, our imagination, our skills - everything we have, in fact - to serve the Kingdom of God.
3. Ask for God’s help with all the spokes of your life.
Try to see God’s action and God’s will in every commitment, interest, and responsibility that you have.
This might include the spiritual practice of a daily examen in which you look to find the movement of God in your day and listen for what God might be calling you to next.
4. Enjoy the benefits of having a strong core.
With God at the hub of your life, you benefit from having power, protection, and agility for everything that you are called upon to do.
You also have direction and guidance for the many decisions you face each day.
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Parents and Friends’ Association: Meetings for 2014 The Parents & Friends’ Association cordially invite all those interested to their meetings for 2014 held from 7.30pm onward in the Food Tech Centre on the following dates: Meeting schedule: October November December
Monday 20th Monday 17th AGM TBA
The Minutes for all meetings can be found on the College website in the Parents and Friends’ Portal when available. The Agenda for the up-coming meeting is also available from the website just prior to the meeting date.
Special Wine Offer Over the next couple of weeks we are holding a Wine Drive to raise funds for school projects. The Wine is from Sevenhill Cellars, established by the Jesuits in the Clare Valley in 1851. A case of 12 bottles of either Riesling or Merlot are available for purchase. Riesling costs $ 80 per case and Merlot costs $ 90 per case. All orders are delivered to your home address. Orders can be made online at: www.sevenhill.com.au/special/schools where there is a dedicated page for orders for our College or order forms have been sent home to all families this week and orders can be left at the Office with payment by Tuesday 21st October. An order form is also in this newsletter.
Join the Parents and Friends’ Association and make a difference The Parents and Friends’ Association is about enhancing the school and wider community. We achieve this through: Meeting regularly to share ideas - Third Monday evening each month at 7.30pm (currently) l Building a school community that is supportive of each other l Developing innovative projects/programs l Focusing on creating a sustainable environment l The organisation of social activities to ensure the opportunity to build relationships l Ensuring that we address issues relating to Social Justice l Being environmentally aware in all our actions and decisions l
If you are interested in joining this dynamic group and being part of the ongoing development of the College contact Kristi Papp, the PFA Secretary at kristipapp@iprimus.com.au
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Java - Bali Overland - Indonesian Study Tour, 2014
Starting 13h October
14-24 September, 2014
Monday 13th S. Hammond, J. Wilcox C. Dumarezqu, R. Scott
During the last week of term three and the first week of the holidays, 28 Indonesian students from Years 10 and 11 joined four staff (Julia Hall, Byron Mitchell, Kirsty Allan and Paul James) for a study tour of the Java and Bali.
Tuesday 14th M. Dunstan, S. Crawley M. Heffernan, Needed Wednesday 15th T. Mifsud, M. Sideris, L. Eastwood, V. McPhee Thursday 16th C. Lyons, M. White E. Carpenter, Needed Friday 17th S. Anson, K. Rawson, J. Marles, Needed
The trip began in Indonesia’s capital city, Jakarta, before making its way east towards Yogyakarta, via Bandung and Magelang, and ending in Bali. Students had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Javanese culture, including taking part in artistic, musical and handicraft workshops, visiting Borobudur (a UNESCO listed 8th century Buddhist temple), a wild-life rescue centre and the magnificent 9th century Hindu temple complex of Prambanan.
8th or 9th Century, and was covered by forest until the 19th Century. It was amazing walking around the temple, looking at the images engraved into the stone. It was definitely worth the early wake up.” Claudia Beattie “Indonesia is an extremely beautiful country with very welcoming and friendly people. I would encourage everyone to travel there if they get the opportunity, and continue learning the language as it allows you to fully understand the customs and culture of Indonesia.” Kyla Thebes “The trip was amazing! We were given so many different chances to put our language skills into practice and extend them.
Starting 20th October
The tour concluded in Bali, with an eco-educational bike tour through Bali’s back-country and some well-earned R&R in Ubud.
The itinerary was filled with exciting and engaging activities which gave us a great insight into Indonesian culture and lifestyle.” Jacqui Seiffert
Monday 20th A. Brown, J. Chainski, M. Sagor, S. Schwaiger
The group made lots of new friends everywhere they went and seized every opportunity to build their language skills.
Tuesday 21st L. Vella, L. Scott, L. Zanghi, Needed
Well done to all students involved: Lucy Agg, Josh Arumets, Claudia Beattie, Claire Bensted, Sabastian Bouma, Phoebe Carr, Madelaine Clifton, Marty Connor, Billy Dando, Jessica Davey, Nicky Foster, Jonty Grbac, Georgia Hammond, Maddison Hammond, Annelise Hardman, Connor Harper-Adams, Bryce Herbert, Riley Herron, Lilly Herzer, Chloe Joseph, Madeline Lakey, Rylan McCracken, Eliza Mullins, Liam Scott, Jacqueline Seiffert, Harry Skeen, Chelsea Skuza and Kyla Thebes.
“You don’t get to experience these things in Australia, so going to Indonesia and seeing all of the temples and mosques and even just being a part of the traffic was an interesting experience.” Jess Davey
Wednesday 22nd T. Wagener, S. Wilkins, M. Sideris, T. Mifsud, P. Vaughan Thursday 23rd P. Bakker, S. Clark, N. Lowther, Needed Friday 24th E. Stokie, S. Smith, K. Fitzpatrick, L. Hart If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258
About the trip in the student’s own words “When you talk about Indonesia, people often just think about Bali. But there’s so much more to this country than just one single island. Every part of Indonesia is different. It was so interesting learning about their traditional music, dress, dances and other forms of entertainment.
“I met so many new people, everywhere we went we were treated like royalty - people asked us for photos and gave us discounts at markets and were the friendliest people. The food was delicious and the hotels that we stayed out were lovely and nice, the weather was amazing every day and everything we did was fun. We got to see very beautiful sights that you can’t see in Australia - everything about the trip was amazing.” Annelise Hardman Julia Hall LOTE Area Learning leader Please see Page 5 for photos of the immersion.
One of my favourite experiences was going to a music school and watching children and young adults perform. We got the opportunity to play a traditional instrument (the angklung) and do some traditional dancing with the students. Another was the sunrise at Borobodur, a Buddhist temple that was built in about the
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Staff Vs. Year 12’s Netball photos Photography by David Alexander
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Visual Communication Design: Reid Baker-Hutchinson, Joshua Clark, Emily Debeen, Courtney Ford, Oliver Galbraith, Amy Gibbs, Olivia Melican, Zane Micallef, Georgia Mullins, Sharn Redman, Emma Willie, Lily Prowse MCkeown. Media: Josh Clark, Joshua Collins, Hannah Collins Jayden Dadds, Amber Dahlhaus, Naomi Edwards, Courtney Ford, Amy Gibbs, Nick McLachlan, Brad Mc Neight, Daniel Nem Singh, Oscar Nitz, Alicia Nolan, Joel Olsen, Stephanie Peace, Sharn Redman Joshua Richardson, Kelly Rodgers, James Rodwell, Jacob Shears, Tahlia Sinclair, Bridget Small, Emma Willie Studio Art: Morgan Berry, Kara Bottrell, Kara Burns, Katelyn Cooling, Georgie Dahlhaus, Jasmine Davis, Emily Debeen, Crystal Edser, Courtney Ford, Francis Oliver, Amy Gibbs, Bree Matthews, Samantha Maxwell, Greer McLeod, Maddi Milard, Sarah Papp, Stephanie Peace, Sharn Redman, Kelly Sismaet, Bridget Small, Jacqui Thebes, Rachael Van Meel
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Congratulations to our Chess Players! Congratulations to our Saint Ignatius Chess team who took first place at the recent Geelong zonal chess tournament in September. This entitles Saint Ignatius to field a team of five students in the the Victorian Chess C’Ship at Brighton Grammar being held today, 13th October. Congratulations to all, especially Matheson and Kent, who shared individual first place on 7/7 and Jess, who took out the top ladies’ prize on 5/7. It was a very comprehensive victory, with Saint Ignatius occupying the top six places individually: well done! Paul Power Geelong Representative, Chess Idea
Kairos Catholic Journal is the official journal of the Archdiocese of Melbourne. Kairos is an award-winning publication that aims to inform, educate and inspire readers about issues relating to the Catholic Church and faith, both within Melbourne and beyond. Inside Kairos, you’ll find local parish and school stories, national and international news, reflections, commentaries, coverage of issues, and much more! If you want to know anything about the Catholic faith as it relates to and affects the people of the Archdiocese of Melbourne, this is the publication for you. The name and meaning of Kairos comes from the Gospel of St Luke, where he stresses the notion of Kairos, a Greek word which emphasises that we live in the moment of God’s time, the ‘favoured time’, the ‘time of salvation’. Read Kairos online at www.cam.org.au/kairos
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Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) 2014 The 2014 AMC was held during Term 3. Over 100 students from SICG were selected by their Maths teachers to be involved in the competition. This competition tests everything from basic numeracy skills through to advanced problem solving.
The following SICG students were awarded Distinctions: Year 7 Kane Lothian Maddie Crothers Matthew Stanic Year 8 Ronan Healy Braden Hammond
Year 10 Sabastian Bouma Meghann Evenden Claudia Beattie Certificates will be arriving at the college in the near future. Congratulations to everyone who was selected to participate in the competition. Karen Perkins Mathematics Domain Leader
“Cyber Republic - It’s another land online” Parent Cyber Bullying Information Evening To be held at
St. Joseph’s College Geelong Aphrasia St. Newtown
Wednesday 29th October starting at 7pm in our Performing Arts Centre. The City of Greater Geelong Youth Development Unit in conjunction with the Victorian Police, Headspace and Dialogue Consulting are delivering cyber bullying training to students, teachers and parents across the Geelong region. There is no cost and supper will be served.
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No Name Career Expo?
An information session for parents, carers, families and educators of young people with special needs requiring transition support from secondary school
into further education training and/or employment
Wednesday 29rd May
When: Time: Where:
Thursday 13th November 2014 4pm-7pm Deakin Cats Community Centre, Skilled Stadium, Geelong
Come along and enter our competition:
“NAME THE EXPO” WIN $100 GIFT VOUCHER !
Who should attend the Expo? Students in Year 9-12 needing transition support from secondary school and parents/carers/all those who support and advise them. (Funded & Unfunded)
What is the focus of the Expo? This evening focuses on options and supports that are available with information about:
employment career pathways tertiary education apprenticeships day programs
What is the Expo’s structure?
From 4pm: Light refreshments provided on arrival 4:10pm: Welcome & Brief presentation providing an overview of the services and support offered when transitioning from Secondary School into further education, training and/or employment followed by a discussion with information on how and when to connect to the wide range of supports available in your local area including NDIS. 4.45 pm: Individual transition story a perspective on a young person’s transition journey. Employer Story a perspective from a local employer about the benefits of employing a person with a disability 5.15 pm: Time for individual questions with Exhibitors Representatives from employment agencies, apprenticeship centres, further education, funding providers, day programs and others will be in attendance. 6.45pm: Presentation to Name the Expo Winner & Door Prize Draw
RSVP: For catering purposes by Friday 7th November 2014
Contact Pam Anderson, National Disability Coordination Officer Region 16 Email: pam.anderson@skillsplus.com.au Mobile: 0418 108 555 An initiative of the Geelong Transition Action Network
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Special Wine Offer
Help your school’s fundraising Sevenhill Cellars, established by the Jesuits in the Clare Valley in 1851, has joined with Saint Ignatius College, Geelong, in a fundraising partnership. For each case of wine sold through the school community, Sevenhill will donate $20 to assist the school’s development of services and resources. It’s a great way to support your school and enjoy outstanding wines from the Clare Valley, one of Australia’s premium wine producing areas. Sevenhill, which has a respected reputation for producing high-quality sacramental and table wines, both for the Australian and international markets, offers these cleanskin (unlabelled) wines at a very generous price. To order these wines, you can go online at www.sevenhill.com.au/special/schools/ or use the order form below.
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Sevenhill White Wine Cleanskin Dozen 2013 Sevenhill Riesling
This Riesling shows the wonderful varietal character of Riesling, the Clare Valley’s signature variety. The palate reveals prominent grapefruit and orange blossom, followed by lime zestiness on the palate. The perfect partner for seafood or spicy Asian food.
$80
Sevenhill Red Wine Cleanskin Dozen 2012 Sevenhill Merlot
Sevenhill’s Merlot is noted for its full body and depth of flavour. Notes of blueberries and plums are evident on the nose followed by rich, dark cherry flavours on the palate with fruit-cake spice. The wine’s intense fruit and soft tannins contribute to a long finish. A very approachable red wine that’s suited to steak or roast lamb and beef. It’s also great with pasta.
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10 August 2014, (9am-5pm) 17 August 2014, (10am-3pm) 15 November 2014, (10am-3pm) Melbourne Campus: 10 August 2014, (10am-4pm) Ballarat Campus: 31 August 2014, (10am-3pm) 10 August 2014, (10am-2pm) 11 August 2014, (10am-4pm) 14 August 2014, (4pm-7pm) 8 September 2014, (12pm-3pm) 11 September 2014, (4pm-7pm) 17 January 2015, (10am-3pm) By appointment: (03) 9822 3111 Melbourne City Campus: 24 August 2014, (10am) http://www.aim.edu.au/future-students/domestic-melbourne 31 August 2014, (10am-3pm) City Campus and Charleston Road: 17 August 2014, (10am-2pm) www.billyblue.edu.au/events Leura Campus: 30 August 2014, (10am-2pm) 24 August 2014, (10am-3pm) www.csu.edu.au/oncampus/campus-life/tour Dandenong Campus: 23 August 2014, (11am-4pm) 10 August 2014, (9am-1pm) Virtual Open Day: 10 September (10am-7pm) Warrnambool Campus: 3 August 2014, (10am-3pm) Geelong Waterfront Campus: 10 August 2014, (9am-3pm) Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus: 10 August 2014, (9am-3pm) Melbourne Burwood Campus: 24 August 2014, (9am-4pm) 2 August 2014, (11am-12.30pm) 17 September 2014, (6pm-7.30pm) 11 October 2014, (11am-12.30pm) 12 November 2014, (6pm-7.30pm) 29 November 2014, (11am-12.30pm) 6 December 2014, (11am-12.30pm) 7 January 2015, (6pm-7.30pm) 17 January 2015, (11am-12.30pm) By appointment: (03) 9662 9911 By appointment: 1300 133 717 Ballarat and Gippsland Campuses: 31 August 2014, (10am-3pm) 24 August 2014, (1pm-4pm) 10 August 2014, (10am-3pm) By appointment: 1 300 468 233 Blackburn Campus: 9 August 2014, (10am-2pm) Melbourne CBD Campus: 10 August 2014, (10am-2pm) 10 September 2014, (11am-3pm) www.holmesglen.edu.au/open 17 August 2014, (2.30pm) By appointment: 1300 659 298 23 August 2014, (10:30am) 17 January 2015, (10.30am) 9 May 2015, (10.30am) Broadmeadows Campus: 2 August 2014, (10am-4pm) Docklands Campus: 9 August 2014, (10am-4pm) Richmond Campus: 24 August 2014, (10am-4pm) Richmond Campus: 26 August 2014 (6pm-8pm) Moonee Ponds Campus: 30 August 2014 (10am-4pm) By appointment: 1300 602 809 By appointment: (03) 9479 2417
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Open Days 2014-2015 Institution
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La Trobe University Shepparton Campus: 8 August 2014, (4pm-7pm) Mildura Campus: 13 August 2014, (3.30pm-7.30pm) Bendigo Campus: 17 August 2014, (10am-3pm) Melbourne Campus: 24 August 2014, (10am-4pm) Albury-Wodonga Campus: 29 August 2014, (4pm-7pm) LaTrobe College of Art and Design By appointment: (03) 9606 0933 Longerenong College By appointment: (03) 5362 2222 Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology Geelong: 10 August 2014, (9am-3pm) Burwood: 24 August 2014, (9am-4pm) Melbourne Institute of Technology By appointment: (03) 8600 6700 Melbourne Polytechnic http://melbournepolytechnic.edu.au/info-nights Monash College By appointment: (03) 9903 4788 Monash University Berwick and Peninsula Campus: 2 August 2014, (10am-4pm) Clayton and Caulfield Campus: 3 August 2014, (10am-4pm) Parkville Campus: 17 August 2014, (10am-3pm) Moorabbin Flying Services 30 August 2014, (10am-2pm) Navitas College of Public Safety 10 August 2014, (10am-2pm) Northern College of the Arts and Technology 19 August 2014, (6pm-8pm) 13 October 2014, (6pm-7.30pm) Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE www.nmit.edu.au/info-nights Oceania Polytechnic Institute of Education 10 August 2014, (10am to 4pm) Oxygen College 30 August 2014, (11am) Photographic Imaging College 24 August 2014, (12pm-3pm) Photography Studies College 17 August 2014, (10am-4pm) Republica Education Tractor: 10 August 2014, (10am-4pm) RGIT Australia rgit.edu.au RMIT University 10 August 2014, (10am-4pm) SAE Creative Media Institute 13 September 2014, (11am) Sage Institute of Education Melbourne Campus: 17 August 2014, (10am) Elsternwick Campus: 24 August 2014, (10am) Southern School of Natural Therapies By appointment: (03) 9415 3333 Sunraysia Institute of TAFE 12 October 2014 Swinburne University of Technology Hawthorn Campus: 3 August 2014, (10am-4pm) University of Canberra By appointment: 1800 UNI CAN University of Melbourne (The) Parkville & Southbank Campuses: 17 August 2014, (10am-4pm) Burnley Campus: 11 September 2014, (12pm-7pm) VFA Learning By appointment: (03) 5223 6800 Victoria University Footscray Park Campus: 24 August 2014, (10am-4pm) Victorian Institute of Technology Every Friday from 10am William Angliss Institute of TAFE Melbourne Campus: 24 August 2014, (10am-4pm) Sydney Campus: 13 September 2014, (10am-2pm) Wodonga Institute of TAFE By appointment: 1300 698 233
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INSIGHTS Building parent-school partnerships WORDS Michael Grose
The secret to raising happy, confident kids Despite what you may think, the fundamental job of the parent has not changed since the dawn of time. And it’s never too early to start.
The first habit from Stephen Covey’s wonderful book The 7 habits of highly effective people states that we should start every project or undertaking with the end in mind. This principle holds true for any activity whether it’s planting a vegie patch, renovating a house or raising children. When you know what you are trying to achieve then choosing the right strategies becomes easy. The end game or goal for parents is redundancy. Yep, you read it right. Your job is to make yourself redundant as a parent from your child’s earliest possible age. It always has been and always should be. When redundancy is your aim most of your time, effort and energy will go into promoting independence. You’ll stop doing things for kids and start giving them opportunities to do things themselves. You’ll spend most of your active parenting time teaching, explaining and prodding your child toward independence.
INDEPENDENCE LEADS TO THE 4 CS When independence becomes your priority, suddenly will reveal a pathway to the development of other positive qualities and traits in your children. These include the key four: confidence, competence, creativity and character. Here’s how:
Confidence comes from facing your fears and doing things for yourself. Competence comes from the opportunity to develop self-mastery that independence offers.
Creativity is developed when kids solve problems themselves as opposed to someone solving them on their behalf or, worse, sheltering them from any risk of harm.
It’s amazing how resourceful kids can be when they are given the chance to resolve their own problems.
Character, which is essential for success, is forged under hardship and is needed if kids are to live a sturdy life. Kids need to be exposed to disappointment, failure and conflict if character strengths such as grit and perseverance are to be forged.
INDEPENDENCE TAKES MANY FORMS Independence has many guises and can be developed in many ways, though in the end it is adults who are the gatekeepers for their children’s independence. On a basic level developing independence is about developing children’s autonomy. Without realising it, many parents make choices on their children’s behalf. Kids build self-confidence when they do things for themselves, and make their own decisions. Independence is built when children spend time in unpredictable circumstances and environments such as the bush, and also have the opportunity to navigate their neighbourhoods on their own. There may be some risk involved but that is where the learning lies. Eliminate the risk and you eliminate the learning. Allowing kids to follow their own impulses even if they are different to your own is the key to gaining independence. This may mean that your children choose healthy interests and pursuits that you are unfamiliar with, or even swim against the tide of your wishes. Allowing kids to take responsibility and own their own problems builds confidence and competence. Start by expecting kids to help at home. Look for ways to develop self-help skills and don’t take their problems on as your problems.
MANAGE VISUALLY When your end game is redundancy and your priority is independence building then managing your kids in a visual way becomes your most obvious strategy. Management by mouth, in contrast, is a dependency strategy. So talk less, use signs, lists and rosters backed up by consequences to develop independence and responsibility in your children.
CREATE JUNIOR VERSIONS OF INDEPENDENCE It can be scary and also difficult developing independence in one big step. So smart parents intuitively develop junior versions of independence by breaking up big activities into digestible bits. Want your three-year-old to make the bed? Then start by arranging the teddies and the pillows (a junior version of making the bed) and let them work their way up from there. Similarly, if you want your five-year-old to walk to school on his own but it’s currently beyond him, then accompany him most of the way and let him walk the last 200 metres on his own. That’s a junior version of walking to school. In all the noise and commotion about raising kids today it’s easy to forget that the job description for parents hasn’t changed since the dawn of time. Love them, bond with them, teach them and spend time with them. But also work like mad to develop their real independence so they become capable of handling what life will throw their way. Then you’ll know your job as a parent is done! It doesn’t mean you won’t stop worrying about them ... that’s a story for another time. But it does mean you’ve finished the main task of parenting, that is, to make yourself redundant at the earliest possible age.
e from Michael Grose. Join Stay one step ahead of your kids with great ideas & expert advic b.com.au. You’ll be so glad you did. Michael’s NEW Parentingideas Club today at parentingideasclu © 2014 Michael Grose
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Community Notice Board Local up-coming events and sporting club information
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Presents:
Tuning into
Commencing:
Teens
Tuesday 28 October
A 6-week program for parents of teenagers aged 13 to 18 yrs
Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Location: “Ariston”
Tuning in to Teens is a modification of the Tuning in to Kids program for parents of adolescents. The program provides parents with a greater understanding of their teen’s emotional experiences while teaching specific skills that can assist in being supportive, empathic and staying connected with the young person.
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Would you like to learn how to: • Be better at talking and connecting with your teen?
Pakington Street
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Newtown
Cost FREE
Phone 5272 4817
Limited Places
Be better at understanding your teen? Help your teen learn to manage their emotions? Help to prevent behaviour problems in your teen? Teach your teen to deal with conflict?
Adolescents with higher Emotional Intelligence: • Are more aware, assertive and strong in situations of peer pressure • Have greater success with making friends and are more able to manage conflict with peers • Are more able to cope when upset or angry • Have fewer mental health and substance abuse difficulties • Have more stable and satisfying relationships as adults • Have greater career success • Emotional intelligence may be a better predictor of academic and career success than IQ! Note: Places are strictly limited so registration is essential
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Ocean Grove SLSC 19th October 2014
Come along and visit Ocean Grove SLSC to see what we do. We are seeking new lifesavers and other volunteers to help keep our beach safe. Ocean Grove SLSC clubhouse Surf Beach Road Ocean Grove (Melway Map 497 G1) Loads of fun activities from 10am-2pm Surf lifesaving demonstrations, sausage sizzle, tours of the clubhouse and much more. For more information visit www.oceangroveslsc.asn.au
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School Calendar October2014
October 2014
Tuesday 14th Year 10 Enviromental Science Excursion Serendip Sanctuary, Lara
Wednesday 22nd GISSA Year 7/8 Summer Sports Round 1 Cricket, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball
Tuesday 14th Year 10 Surfing Garnier
Thursday 23rd Year 10 Surfing Kostka and Andres
Wednesday 15th Year 7 Market Day Saint Ignatius College
Friday 24th Year 9 Hereos Day Geelong West Town Hall
Thursday 16th Full College Assembley Periods 3 and 4, Gym and Potato Shed
Wednesday 29th VCE EXams Commence
Thursday 16th Year 10 Surfing Kostka and Andres Thursday 16th Year 12 Valete Mass St. Thomas Church Friday 17th
Year 12 Celebration Day
Wednesday 29th Year 10 Surfing Morse, Briant and Evans Wednesday 29th GISSA Year 7/8 Summer Sports Round 2 Cricket, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball Thursday 30th Year 10 Surfing Ogilvie
Friday 17th Year 11 Biology Excursion Barwon Heads
Thursday 30th Dance / Drama Rehearsal Potato Shed
Friday 17th Year 10 Italian Day St Joseph’s College Geelong
Thursday 30th Year 8/10 Dance and Drama Night Potato Shed 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Monday 20th Year 9 Wollangarra Camp Wollangarra Monday to Friday Monday 20th
Year 7 2015 Parent Induction Evening
Monday 20th Parents and Friends’ Association Meeting Food Tech room, 7pm - 9pm Tuesday 21th Year 10 Surfing Garnier Wednesday 22nd Year 10 Surfing Morse, Briant and Evans
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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