T IGNATIUS COLLEGE SAIN
Newsletter
Edition 16, October 6th 2016
From the Principal Welcome Back! The final school term for 2016
Coming Events October 2016 Thurs 6th VCE Soiree Terindah Estate Fri 7th Year 8 Indonesian Incursion Mon 10th Unit 2 Outdoor Education Excursion Mon 10th Year 9 Early Childhood Studies Excursion Mon 10th Instrumental Showcase Thurs 13th Year 9 Marine Science Excursion Thurs 13th VCE Visual Arts Exhibition Thurs 13th Year 12 Valete Mass Fri 14th Market Day A more detailed calendar is on the last page.
I hope all students have had an enjoyable and restful break (with some revision and preparation for the new term) and are looking forward to finishing the year off on a very good note. The Interim-semester Two Reports and follow-up Parent/Student/Teacher meetings held at the end of last term will have helped identify and affirm good progress to date, provided a valuable opportunity to discuss areas of concern and helped set some directions for a productive term ahead. The Year 12 VCE students sat their practice exams during the second week of the holidays. VCE Coordinator, Mrs Oliver and Year 12 Coordinator, Mr McLean reported that they were very pleased overall with the way the students approached this very important assessment preparation.
Proposal for changes to Mosaic and academic awards presentation The College Executive has approved a proposal to restructure the College’s academic award presentations.
This will mean there will be some changes to the 2016 Mosaic evening program and both the venue and program for the 2017 Beginning of the Year Assembly. The rationale for the change is that by restructuring the academic award presentations we will be able to more accurately determine the award recipients by basing these on student achievement results over the entire year. The change will mean that academic excellence awards will be presented at a whole school assembly in February 2017. We will relocate the Beginning of the Year Assembly, normally conducted at school, to Costa Hall, Geelong to enable all students to be accommodated in the one venue simultaneously and to further inspire excellence amongst the student body through such an event. There will still be many student awards presented at the Mosaic evening at Costa Hall. We will retain many of the other existing Years 7 - 12 awards including year level, Christian Leadership, Magis and special internal and external awards such as Caltex All-rounder, Australian Defence Award [ADF] and similar non-academic awards. ....continued on Page 2
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In Brief This Page: ‘From the Principal’ Pages 3: Continuation of ‘From the Principal’ Pages 4: Continuation of ‘From the Principal’ Pages 5: From Rev Fr Kevin Dillon Page 6: Faith Matters Page 7: Catholic Action for people Seeking Asylum Page 8: SRC Update, ILC Happenings and Performance and Instrumental Events Calendar Page 9: Traditional Indigenous Games and Mentor Program Page 10: Midwifery in the Philippines Page 11: Design and Technology Week Page 12: Performance and Instrumental News Page 13: VCE Art Show Page 14 and 15: Canteen Roster and PFA Page 16, 17 and 18: So You Think You Can Design Competition details Page 19: Raising Confident and respectful Sons Seminar Page 20: PFA Art Soiree Form Page 21 and 22: “Helping young people manage exam stress” by Michael Grose
Page 23 to 25: Community Notice Board Page 26: College Calender
This year’s Mosaic evening will be staged as in previous years with these award adjustments and the program will not exceed ninety minutes commencing at 7:00 pm on 17th November, 2016. The expectation will remain that as many families as possible attend the Mosaic evening and parents will be most welcome to attend the Beginning of the Year Assembly at Costa Hall. Our vision is to further build our sense of school community and further inspire excellence amongst our student body by launching each academic year with a major school event to set the scene for the year that is then complemented by the Mosaic celebration of the year event at the end of that year. I thank Deputy Principal, Mrs Annette Chidzey for coordinating this review and in anticipation, thank Mrs Claire Hewitt (Development Manager) for coordinating the implementation of this change.
Year 10 Curriculum improvement Another significant change, that is in the implementation phase, is the new Year 10 Curriculum structure that we will commence from the beginning of next year. Our continuous school improvement drive to increase student achievement influenced us to look at improving the senior school academic pathway. Why did we conduct the review? We want our students to be better engaged, excited and challenged in their learning. How have we gone about meeting this challenge? We conducted a review to ensure that the level of challenge, the degree of difficulty and rigour of the learning program and associated assessment tasks increases appropriately from Year 10 into Years 11 and 12 to better prepare our students for the demands of senior studies. The resulting outcomes of the review are: l Teachers will plan and implement cohesive three-year teaching and learning sequences to prepare students better for the rigours of Units 3 & 4 subjects. l A rigorous, diverse and flexible three-year curriculum will be designed and implemented to ignite student engagement with life-long learning. All stakeholders will take greater ownership of pathway options, with the vision of improved VCE performance. l We will maintain the breadth of subjects offered to provide choice. l We will require fewer subjects to be studied with each subject studied in greater depth, including problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
l Acceleration pathways will be available. Year 10 students will be able to study one or two VCE subjects, depending on their previous academic results. The subject selection process for current Year 9 students has been based on the new Curriculum structure. The Year 10 Subject Information Booklet that provides more details about the new structure is available on the College website under “Teaching & Learning.” I thank Deputy Principal, Mrs Annette Chidzey for coordination of the Implementation Team. I also thank again the “Change 2” Review Team and Steering Committee that managed the review. In particular, I am very grateful to the following people from our community who joined with Mrs Chidzey and myself to serve on the Steering Committee: Parents - Mrs Jenny Matthews and Mr Callum Harper; Students - Mr Noah Hodgson (College Captain) and Ms Meg Evenden (Academic Captain) and Staff Ms Colleen Boland and Mr Bruce Connor And thank you to the Review Team for their generous contribution to improving our College: Mr Chris Dainton (Change Team Leader), Mr Ian Anderson (Change 2 facilitator), Ms Andrea Dart, Ms Norma Ellis, Mr Anthony Gravener, Mr Bill Miles, Mrs Anna Oliver, Ms Leesa Snookes and Ms Tory Wood.
Three recent international student trips All three groups returned during the first week of the holidays. All reports to date indicate the trips went very well. I thank the staff involved and commend the students who were able to participate on the very positive comments I received about their enthusiastic and cooperative approach.
Italian Study trip Fifteen Years 10 and 11 Italian class students travelled with three teachers to Italy. They returned on Sunday 25th September after visiting Rome, Pompeii, Sorrento, Perugia, Florence, Cittadella and Venice. Italian as a language other than English (LOTE) was introduced along side Indonesian seven years ago. This trip has been an encouragement to students to continue to study Italian and will provide a valuable and enriching experience to support their language development and knowledge of Italian culture. Thank you to Mrs. Fran Kealey for leading this trip. ....continued on Page 3
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Indonesian Study Tour Twenty-two senior students studying Indonesian and three teachers were involved in this exciting opportunity of travelling to Yogyakarta, Jakarta, Medan, and Parapat. They returned on Tuesday 20th September. Many thanks to Ms Julia Hall (LOTE Learning Area Leader) for all she has done towards the planning of the trip.
East Timor Immersion Trip Two teachers and a Destination Dreaming Guide with twenty Years 10 or 11 students travelled to Dili then Atauro Island for our second trip to this part of East Timor. They returned on Wednesday 21st September. As you may be aware, this trip was scheduled to leave in the last week of term one this year, however, due to the extended wet season and the elevated risk of Dengue Fever, the trip was postponed to the end of this term. I am grateful for the thorough approach of the company running this trip for us, ‘Destination Dreaming,’ and the flexibility of the staff and families. It is our hope that we will be able to run this trip each year and by returning to the same community each time, we will build a relationship between the Atauro Island school community and our school. Thank you to Mr. Michael Wright for leading this trip.
Final week for Year 12s There are less than two weeks of formal classes for Year 12 students remaining. 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 12s remain as focused as possible on their studies right through to the last exam. 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’. Normal timetabled classes for the Year 12 students will cease on Monday 17th October 2016. The next day, Tuesday 18th October, will be the Year 12 ‘Celebration Day.’ The VCE written exam period starts on Wednesday 26th October 2016 with the English exam (for LOTE Oral, Drama & Music Performance exam times please
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/pages/vce/exams/timetable. aspx?Redirect=1#timetable After Tuesday 18th October 2016, 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 13th October 2016 (7:00 pm) and the Full School Assembly on Monday 17th October (report to the office at 10.50am for a 11:00 am start.) It is expected that all Year 12 students and their families will attend the special Mass on the 13th 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.
School Leaver events Whilst I am not encouraging Year 12 students to be involved in what is known as ‘schoolies,’ I provide parents and students planning on attending a 2016 School Leavers event the following information from the Catholic Education Office that gives some safety tips to help ensure it is an enjoyable experience. l
To assist young people intending to travel to Victorian coastal resorts, parents should encourage them to register at the State and Local Government website www.goodtimesgreatbreaks.com for periodic updates and safety tips.
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Young people visiting designated Victorian coastal areas including the Surf Coast Shire, Bass Coast Shire and Mornington Peninsula, should be aware that there is a one-week period when safety response teams will be on hand.
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In the lead-up to School Leavers week, parents and students should have conversations about safe partying, respect for communities and ensure their registration details for the area they are visiting are up to date.
l While the end of Year 12 is an important milestone in young people’s lives, any celebration requires young people to plan ahead, consider appropriate safety measures and realise the impact their activities may have on the community they visit. l
In Victoria, 26 November 3 December 2016 is the designated period when local safety response teams will be present in the coastal resort areas of Surf and Bass Coasts and the Mornington Peninsula.
l In the lead up to School Leavers Week, parents and students are encouraged to have conversations about: i. safe partying, safe travel and, if visiting Victoria’s coastal areas, ensure young people are aware of the Government registration portal via www.goodtimesgreatbreaks.com ii. the availability of safety response teams in designated Victorian coastal areas during the week 26 November - 3 December 2016. Further safety tips, travel information and advice for parents can be found at http:// au.redfrogs.com/schoolies/im-a-schoolieleaver; and for overseas travellers see http://smartraveller.gov.au/guide/schoolies-leavers.html.
House Athletics Carnival Very unfortunately, due to inclement weather, we had to cancel the Annual House Athletics Carnival scheduled for the last Wednesday of term. With the forthcoming very busy school program, lack of venue availability and time constraints due to senior student assessment programs we will not be able to re-schedule this event. Our Sport Coordinator, Mr Andrew Philp had undertaken considerable planning for this carnival and in particular, for him and students who enjoy the competition or participation in an event like this it is very disappointing. Previous carnivals have been very enjoyable and successful school community building days. Two actions by Mr Philp that may mitigate disappointment: The GISSA Interschool competition squad will be selected using Physical Education class performances and previous carnival results; and ....continued on Page 4
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Next year’s Annual House Carnival will be held in term one prior to the GISSA 2017 Carnival.
Next Full School Assembly All Parents are warmly invited to attend this term’s assembly on Monday 17th October 2016. I ask you to please report to the office at 10:50 am 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 2017 will also be announced.
Wednesday 19th October 2016 normal classes
As some schools are taking Geelong Cup off, there was a question over what school buses will run on this day. The Region’s School Bus Coordinator has informed our Bus Coordinator 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.
Mrs Chidzey is currently on Long Service leave and will return on Monday 17th October. I am grateful to Ms Karen Perkins who has taken on the Acting Deputy Principal (Teaching & Learning) role. Please contact Ms Perkins for matters you would normally contact Mrs Chidzey about during her absence. Best wishes
Staff news Congratulations to Ms Isje Timmins on the birth of her daughter, Pearl. On behalf of our College community, I wish the Timmins family every blessing.
Michael Exton Principal
Please note that this day is not a holiday for our students - classes will run as normal. As you are 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.)
2000 yrs old boomerang discovered in mudflats displayed by Mr. Norm Stanley, who was here recently showing our Year 8 cohort traditional indigenous games.
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Research revealing birds avoid crashing into each other by veering right may help develop technology to stop mid-air plane collisions. The Queensland Brain Institute teamed with Boeing Defence Australia for the first study of its kind, which used budgerigars. Professor Mandyam Srinivasan said the study had enormous potential for automated anti-crash systems. “There’s more and more aircraft populating our air spaces, and drones flying around in fairly uncontrolled ways. They’re going to have to act independently of each other and come to a mutual compatible solution one day when aircraft confront each other. “It’s ridiculously simple; in hindsight it seems so obvious.” During the 18-month study, scientists released budgerigars from opposite ends of a tunnel and filmed them with high-speed video cameras. Professor Srinivasan said the researchers also found the budgerigars moved up or down, depending on their dominance within their flock. “The bird that’s higher in the pecking order tends to fly lower; that seems to be another rule they use,” he said. That’s something you could put into aircraft too. He said that should also be adopted to avoid mid-air catastrophes. “If future aircraft had a known identification number or something like that, they could communicate the identification number to each other and decide which aircraft goes up and which one goes down.” depending on where they are in the hierarchy.” The researchers only looked at budgerigars and said further research would have to be conducted to see if veering right was a universal move by all species in both the northern and southern hemispheres.” ABC News, 28/9
From Fr Kevin Dillon It has happened to us all - many times, surely. We’re walking along a footpath, and we see another person - man, woman, child, doesn’t matter - coming directly towards us. Do we move left, move right, or walk straight ahead? Whether or not we collide with that oncoming person will depend not only on what we do, but what he or she does. If they move to the left and we move left, no problem.
But what about “Love God with your whole heart and mind and strength, and your neighbour as yourself” (Mark 12: 30-31), or “Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself” (Luke 6:31). “It’s ridiculously simple; in hindsight it seems so obvious”. One problem, though. The budgies instinctively know they all have to veer right. If one decides to veer left, then what was simple and effective becomes complicated and unworkable.
But if they do the same as we choose to do - move right, left or walk straight ahead - then we collide. The result of that collision might be a harmless bump, or it could be a fall, serious enough to change forever the life of one or even both of us.
That is not so much a demand for total uniformity on our part, but for an understanding that good principles work best when we all follow them.
But what if, from when we were toddlers, and in such circumstances, we had learnt always to move left or right, knowing that everyone else will do the same? How many bumps, falls, injuries, cuts and bruises would be avoided throughout a lifetime of many decades? Well, now we know what to do.
“It’s ridiculously simple; in hindsight it seems so obvious”.
The budgies have told us. They’ve known all along!!
And “Love God and your neighbour” is in that category, surely.
Fr Kevin Dillon, Geelong Deanery Coordinator and Association of Canonical Administrator President OAM
The amazing report released this week by the Queensland Brain Institute provided information which might well save thousands of lives if applied to aviation (as well as walking along the street). But the comment from the professor who announced the importance of the “budgie experiment” gave a profound message: “It’s ridiculously simple; in hindsight it seems so obvious”. How true - and how important. Not just about the budgies, but about life as we know and live it. How often do we lament how complicated life has become in this progressively legalistic, disjointed and argumentative society that is ours.
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Faith Matters When Justice Is Not Just Over the final two weeks of Term 3 a number of our senior students were involved in an awareness program about the treatment of asylum seekers in off-shore processing centres. Ms Alicia Deak, in conjunction with Mr Michael Wright, organized a number of excursions and activities with students from other Catholic Colleges such as St Joseph’s, Clonard, Sacred Heart, Xavier amongst others. Our students attended a ‘circle of silence’ in Melbourne in solidarity, created a banner with the hashtag #bringthemhere, which many staff and students signed, a group of students met with Mr Richard Marles MP to discuss the issue and explore his views and completed a ‘detention for detention’ activity during a lunchtime. Students and Staff sign the #BringThemHere banner in support of people seeking asylum.
These activities were organized in response to the plight of those asylum seekers who languish in off-shore processing centres in Narau and Manus Island. Whilst the policy of transferring asylum seekers to off-shore processing facilities and nonresettlement of those who arrive by boat contravene our commitment to the UN Convention and Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees, UN Convention Against Torture, UN Convention to Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, as a society we have largely remained silent about these concerns. Recently leaked reports have surfaced and offer further evidence to this alleged ongoing and systematic abuse and the failure to provide protection to those in ‘our’ care by our Government, its agencies and service providers; thus we as a community have been prompted to respond. Currently our Year 7 and 8 students are investigating similar social issues in their Religious Education classes. The purpose of this learning is to offer a deeper level of understanding of Social Justice, which in turn elicits a response that is based on the core teachings of our faith. In Year 7 our students are exploring “People of Inspiration and Hope”. What they come to understand in completing this unit is that there have been figure heads in society throughout history who have offered hope and have inspired many to achieve better outcomes. Further to this they discover that we are all leaders who have the ability to inspire others through our example and offer hope by being a servant leader for others. Our Year 8 students are currently investigating how we may ‘life the Christian life’. The core of this unit is developing an understanding of justice and how a justice system does not guarantee a just society and how we as individuals can make choices that better ourselves and society. In the context of asylum seekers we can observe that although Australia has a functional and fair justice system injustice can and does still occur. The treatment of asylum seekers is a clear example of where justice fails the test of a just society.
As a community of faith we are offered clear moral teachings that can assist us as we navigate complex issues such as off shore processing centres. A just society requires more than a functional and accessible legal system, it requires compassion, mercy and forgiveness from all people. Pope Francis has often called for all people to offer compassion and mercy to refugees and asylum seekers. He has offered hope to many as someone of immense influence who can bring about change, further to this as a person he has offered hope to a Syrian family whom he has taken in and provides for at the Vatican. The example of Pope Francis is prophetic, as not only does he call for change he has truly applied the teachings of Christ to a modern situation. The family he has taken in are not Christian and originally did not even have the ability to communicate in a common language. Just as Jesus did so many times, Pope Francis has looked beyond difference and truly responded to our brothers and sisters, whom are made as we all are in the image and likeness of God. Although an excellent example to all we are left to consider how we might as individuals, live the Christian life and be people of inspiration and hope for others. To begin with we need to identify the issue and the root cause of the injustice. Once this is known we need to discern the appropriate action, this includes becoming informed by a variety of reputable sources and through prayerful examination of our conscience. Finally we are required to take action. This is the point where we become people who live the Christian life by offering inspiration and hope. This is when we become Christ like. The doing is what makes the difference. St Ignatius changed the world not by having an epiphany, but in the doing; of leaving his home and his previous life behind. We can respond to the plight of asylum seekers who suffer due to a myriad of complex reasons by offering solidarity as many of our staff and students have. When confronted with the complex issue of asylum seekers what can be discovered is that few of us would be satisfied on a personal level with the level of care offered to asylum seekers. We may discover that the prolonged detention and lack of hope is not a viable solution to the problem of people smuggling and the deterrent value such isolation and exclusion offers. Once we have discerned such things if we are to follow in the footsteps of Christ we need to take action. It is in the doing that we become Christ to others. I hope that the inspirational efforts of our staff and students encourage you to also advocate for a just society and #bringthemhere.
Yours in Christ, Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator
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Catholic Action for People Seeking Asylum During the last two weeks of Term Three Saint Ignatius, along with St Joseph’s College, Sacred Heart College, and Clonard College, was invited by the Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum to participate in a series of events and action to raise awareness for asylum seekers in off-shore detention centres. On Friday 2nd September ten senior students attended a “Circle of Silence” where students and teachers from Catholic schools in Victoria stood in silence for thirty minutes in solidarity with those in off-shore detention centres. This event, held at Birrarung Marr in the Melbourne CBD, was supported by Jesuit Social Services. Prominent Human Rights Lawyer Julian McMahon spoke to those gathered and invited the students present to step up and become more informed in relation to this social issue in society, as they have the capacity to influence this national debate now and especially into the future. Mr. McMahon noted that while this issue is a complex one and there may not be an easy answer that appeases all, how we judge our actions is important and it is possible to change the direction of policies with action and a fresh view.
also conducted a “Detention 4 Detention” on the basketball courts, again as a sign of solidarity to those in off-shore processing centres. Similar banners were created, signed and displayed by St Joseph’s, Sacred Heart and Clonard Colleges.
A final thought: as we all stood in silence at Birrarung Marr last term, a lone seagull entered our circle of staff and students. Frightened, it made two full laps of the circle trying to find a break in the chain of people to escape the walled area.
Students from the four Catholic Secondary Schools in Geelong also met with Richard Marles MP on the Wednesday of the same week and presented him with a letter signed by all four Principals of the schools mentioned.
Jesuit Priest Andrew Hamilton SJ reflected on this moment later noting how one person’s action to step aside and let the seagull out made all the difference for this confused and struggling seagull.
These events encouraged our Catholic community to come together and address, through Catholic social teaching, an important issue in society.
It was a welcome and fitting metaphor for the day and a simple illustration of how humble individual actions can lead to powerful social change.
This is what Pope Francis invites us to do: be seekers of truth and doers of justice.
Ms Alicia Deak
The following week those who attended the Circle of Silence created a banner that read “SICG Welcomes Refugees” and “#BringThemHere”. This banner was displayed during a lunchtime for all staff and students to sign in support for people seeking asylum, while students and staff
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SRC Update The SRC had a very successful term in term 3. Year 11 has just wrapped up their project supporting Share the Dignity. As a school we collected 512 women’s sanitary items, which is a wonderful achievement and we’re proud of the whole school getting behind a great cause.
ILC Happenings NEW! - eReaders The ILC now have eReaders available for students to borrow for a two week loan period. The eReaders will support the ebook collection available via the ILC catalogue. Students who wish to borrow an eReader will need to have a permission note signed by their parents/guardian. This explains the students and parents responsibilities when borrowing an eReader. The permission letter is available from the ILC.
Year 11 has also been supporting a local lady who weaves plastic blankets for the homeless. Mrs Kealy started this program.
If you have any queries please feel free to contact the ILC Coordinator Leonie Stephenson ILC Coordinator
Year 11 students have been donating their time and plastic bags to support the cause. At lunchtime the Year 11’s cut the bags and create them into “balls”. The students then give these plastic balls to the lady who weaves them into more bags and blankets. Meg Carr and Maddie Crothers
Performance and Instrumental Events
Many concerts and soirees are coming up, so I do encourage parents and friends to keep track of the dates seen below. Mrs Linda Pape
Saint Ignatius College Performances Semester 2 Date
Performance
Venue
Time
Monday October 10th
Instrumental showcase*.
GPAC – Drama Theatre Tickets GPAC - FIND A SHOW
7:00pm
Thursday October 13th
Year 12 Valete Mass.
St Thomas Church
6:30pm
Friday October 14th
Mental Health Week
Music in the Year 10 Area
12.30pm
Friday October 21st
PFA Art Show
College Art Gallery
7.00pm - 10.00pm
Wednesday November 2nd
Dance / Drama Night Year 9 Dance and Unit 2 Drama
Potato Shed
7.00pm
Monday November 7th
Piano and Percussion Night
Potato Shed
7.00pm
Tuesday November 8th
Years 9 and 10 Music Concert ‘Twilight Picnic Dinner’
College Performing Arts Area
5.30pm
Monday November 14th
Year 7 Instrumental Showcase
Potato Shed
1st Show: 5.00pm 2nd Show: 6.00pm
Thursday November 17th
Mosaic
Costa Hall, Deakin Waterfront
7.00pm
*Some events require bookings. Please book via the details shown under ‘Venue’.
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Traditional Indigenous Games and Mentor Program Laughter and encouragement was loud and clear across the oval at Saint Ignatius College, late Term 3, as a very successful two week Traditional Indigenous Games Program came to a close. Games that are thousands of years old have been instructed and played amongst the 225 students of the Year 8 cohort. The exciting opportunities to play and understand traditional indigenous games were presented by the incredibly passionate trainers, Mr. Norm Stanley and supported by Mr. Lachie Edwards.
Furthermore we also orchestrated an effective mentors luncheon where some Aboriginal Elders meet with our Indigenous Students to discuss their life journeys. It was very emotional as participants shared their experiences with very favorable outcomes and messages of hope.
Head Sox decided to support this educational avenue, as Mr Stammers is a great supporter of Indigenous Artists, via the designs used in his wearable products, and he wished to give back to the community. Mr. Tristan Phieler
The program’s success was assisted by the generosity and support of the Surf Coast based business ‘Head Sox’, whereby Mr. Phil Stammers, Director, provided prizes for encouragement.
The Indigenous Instructors shared and described in detail tribal lifestyle and in particular how these traditional games were played not only for fun, fitness and socializing, but also to build survival skills. Mr. Stanley said “these games are vital to train young boys and girls with differing survival skills, from non-verbal communication when hunting, to agility and building knowledge to collect foods like bird’s or reptile’s eggs”. The students played throwing, catching and chasing games with traditional style balls made from possum skins, stuffed with water reeds; some of these games were known as Battendi and Gorri amongst many others. There were moments of jokes, discussions, demonstrations and play. The Indigenous games demonstrated how these specialised life skills were honed through play, and it gave the Saint Ignatius children a fascinating insight into the differences between the reasons to why Australia’s mainstream recreational pursuit are played today. This culturally rich program was organised ‘with a desire for students to recognize that there is more to Indigenous ancestry than just didgeridoos and dot-paintings.’ Expressing that ‘this experience for the students and staff is a pathway to understanding previously unknown information about the First Peoples lifestyle that is fascinating and so much fun, whilst creating a platform for reconciliation through cultural awareness’.
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Midwifery in the Philippines My name is Chelsea Quigley and I am a third year Midwifery student at Deakin University. I graduated from Saint Ignatius College in 2013.
This is a photo of me in my ‘Work the World’ shirt
This is our peer and friend Dannielle who completed this program at the start of the year. She is holding twins that she safely delivered! (Image reproduced with permission)
After learning in class the great differences in maternal and infant death rates in Australia compared to many developing countries, myself and two other students in my course decided that we would like to try and make a difference.
This is fantastic, except as a Uni students with a part time job, I’m really going to struggle financially to do this trip. It was recommended to ask our high schools for help and so I am reaching out to the Saint Ignatius College community to seek support.
This is reflective of the values I learned whilst a student at Saint Ignatius College.
How are we helping?
It will also be excellent for our skills and help us become better midwives. Originally we wanted to volunteer with Deakin but found there was none offered to Midwifery students completing our degree. So we went to Work The World (www.worktheworld.com.au/midwifery-electives) an organisation that helps students volunteer overseas as recommended by a peer. We have decided to undertake a three-week placement in Iloilo in the Philippines in the maternity section of Western Visayas Medical Center.
If you are able to assist by way of a donation, please contact me on Mobile 0447320103 or via email chelseajquigley@gmail.com.
We will be an extra set of hands with midwifery skills (but not complete ones as we are still learning) that can be the difference between life and death in obstetric emergencies. Therefore, taking a tiny step to decrease the gap between the maternal and infant death rates between developed and developing countries. It will also help develop our skills, that we will use thoughout our long careers as midwives and improve the midwives of the future in Australia as well. Any funds donated over the cost of the trip will be donated to the hospital we will be working at to purchase essential medical equipment for the maternity area.
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Performance and Instrumental News The last couple of weeks in Term 3 were very busy for both satff and students with a number of performances being presented.
Public Speaking Recital The college art gallery was the perfect setting for over seventy parents and friends who attended the public speaking recital which was held on September 8th. The topic of the evening was “Inspiring People” and I found the students’ content and delivery of their speeches of a very high standard. Many thanks to Ms Amanda LaBonte for her wonderful work with these students and to Mr Malcolm Campbell for setting up the gallery so beautifully.
Ms Amanda LaBonte and the public speaking students.
Senior Citzens Concert The morning after vocal night, the students once again performed for the many senior citizens who came along to a lovely morning tea and entertainment.
Vocal Night The annual vocal night was held in the final week of the term with over sixty students performing. Under the direction of Ms Marina Brown, both the senior and junior (The Young Performers )choirs sang. Soloists and small ensembles entertained the many parents in the Potato Shed. Special thanks to Ms Marina Brown and our vocal teachers, Mr Raph Wong, Ms Sussanah Gidley, Ms Jenny Robinson and Ms Chelsea Gibb for all their hard work and encouragement with our students.
Mr David Grant, who is a resident of Maryville nursing home, was a highlight of the morning when he sang “David’s Royal City”. David has been a friend of the college for many, many years and has a very beautiful and trained voice. “Strings ‘n Keys” play “Stairway to Heaven”
He first sang with our college choir at Mosaic over fifteen years ago. He is now 89 years old and never misses a beat or lyric! Many thanks to Ms Caitlin Doble for her work with the orchestra and to Ms Marina Brown for her work with the choirs.
Year 7 student Olivia Sinkinson
Special thanks to Marina, Professor Mel Waters and Mr Adrian Montagnese for accompanying many of the vocalists.
The Senior Ensemble
The VCE Soiree will be held tonight at Terindah Estate and next Monday 10th October, the College Instrumental Showcase will be held at GPAC. Don’t forget to book for a great night out. at GPAC-FIND A SHOW
The “Young Performers” sing “Boom Clap”
Mrs Linda Pape Performance and Instrumental Coordinator. papel@ignatius.vic.edu.au Mr David Grant and Mrs Pape with the “String ‘n Keys” ensemble.
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MEDIA STUDIO ART VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN
Saint Ignatius College Gallery
Thursday 13th October 4.30 pm- 6:30pm, Presentations at 5.30 pm
Florist EST. 2016
and
Ivy &Vin year 12
Gen Z
Canteen Roster Starting 10th October Monday 10th I. Bauer, E. Carpenter, Needed, Needed Tuesday 11th M. Dunstan, L. Vella, M. Heffernan, S. Crawley, Wednesday 12th C. Ford, B. Downey, Needed, Needed Thursday 13th L. Eastwood, M. White, M. Gill. S. Schwaiger Friday 14th T. Dowd-Hamilton, M. Sideris, Needed, Needed Starting 17th October Monday 17th B. Rees, E. Hudson, M. Payne Tuesday 18th L. Vella, A. Rose, A. Schneider, L. Tigani Wednesday 19th R. Hay, L. Eastwood, S. Schwaiger Thursday 20th T. Tormey, K. Spawart, M. White Friday 21st M. Sideris, J. Marles, S. Sarauer, S. Hammond If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050258
Parents and Friends’ Association: Next Meeting: PFA Annual General Meeting Come along on Tuesday November 8th 7pm in the Food tech building:
Nominations received for all executive positions This is our last general meeting for the year Come along with your suggestions for 2017 Supper provided
Save the Date Saint Ignatius College Inaugural Art Soiree
Friday 21st October, 7-10pm
Guest speaker Pip Williams from 135 Gallery Ticket $10 pre-booked, $15 at the door Booking Online: www.trybooking.com/NDDU See advertisement on the next page for details. Artists’ work wanted from our talented students-past and present, staff, parents and friends. Please see the submission form in the newsletter on page 20 for entry of artworks-get your entry in now. Entry form also available on the website.
On the Parents and Friends’Association Portal Please take the time to check out our new Constitution. Also on the portal is the Committee nomination form for our AGM in November. All nominations should be with the Secretary by our October meeting. Any questions or queries contact Jo-Anne Britt via the PFA email: sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Secondhand Uniform Shop Special Opening
Are you ready for Summer Uniform? Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd December 9am-3pm, Monday 5th December 10am-3pm and Tuesday 6th December 1pm-4pm Our Secondhand Uniform Shop is located at the far end of the College in the Music Department area, look for the signs.
The shop opens Monday afternoons during school term from 2:00 - 3:30pm. Don’t forget to bring in your outgrown uniform and we can sell it on consignment for you. Make sure you have your items cleaned and pressed and complete one of our sales forms. All College Blazers must be presented to the shop dry cleaned or they will be returned to you and not be put up for sale. If you can spare an hour or two on any of these days please let us know. Enquiries: uniform@ignatius.vic.edu.au
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So You Think You Can Design: Textiles
Welcome to SYTYCD 2016 – Textiles! Your students could win a Bernina 700D Overlocker! The SYTYCD competition will take place in two stages. Stage 1 is open to all students, although is most appropriate for years 10-11. DATTA Vic will issue the following 2 design challenges to registered teachers. These challenges should be completed during Design & Technology Week, 10-14 October. They should then select the work of the two best students and submit their work to DATTA Vic by the 31st October. (Scanned versions are sufficient). Students who make it through the first stage will be invited to move onto the finals. Finalists will be invited to compete in a live, hands on design marathon, to be held at the Maker Space conference on the 8th of December at NCAT. The finalists will participate under their school name and will work as team (2 students from each school) to complete the final stage. The 2 winning students will each receive a 700D Overlocker and there will also be prizes for the runners-up. _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Stage 1: In your school, to be completed during Design & Technology Week, 10-14 October Challenge 1 - Create a Mood board Select either an era (either the 1950s or 1960s) and create a mood board that reflects it. Mood board needs to show clear design direction with consideration given to colour palette, textures, images and text. Remember, sometimes less is more. Judging will be based on:
Clearly identifiable theme shown in mood board Appropriate images selected Clear colour palette Overall presentation
Challenge 2 - Re-design (modernise) an outfit from the 1950’s or 60s Taking inspiration from your mood board, design an outfit inspired by either the 1950s or 1960s yet modernise (suitable to wear today). Outfit must be drawn on a figure, coloured and a front and back view should be shown. Annotate your outfit to show innovation and how you have modernised it.
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Judging will be based on:
Clear link between mood board and outfit design Innovation and creativity in design Quality of drawing
Stage 2: At the maker Space Conference, December 8th NCAT The Finals: Reimagine an existing garment. Working as a team of 2, choose a garment from selection provided. This will need to be reimagined into a ‘new’ and innovative garment. Judging for the garment will be based on:
Innovation and creativity of design Transformation (garment looks totally new and original) Functionality and addition of secondary functions A range of production processes carried out with skill and precision Overall Quality of product
FAQ’s:
To register, email your details to Laura at pl@datta.vic.edu and confirm your intention to take part Make sure any participating students get permission slips (supplied by DATTA Vic on registration) completed by their parents or guardians. These should be sent to Laura at DATTA Vic as soon as possible Ensure the 2 challenges are completed by 31st October – you can run them with as many students as you like, and at a time suitable for you – although we’d encourage you to make them part of your Design & Technology Week program Select the work of the 2 best students and submit to Laura at pl@datta.vic.edu.au by the 31st of October If your students make it through to the finals, you’ll be notified by the 7th of November You must arrive at the Finals for Registration at 8.45am. Your students should wear their school uniforms Your students should bring sewing machines. Food and drink will be provided at breaks and lunchtime for the participating students and their accompanying teacher
We’ll be sending out a press release to your local papers and inviting them along to the conference. If anyone does not want their name released to the press, please notify us immediately. For more information, contact: Laura Murphy, DATTA Vic 03 9349 5809/pl@datta.vic.edu.au Thanks to Bernina Australia & Beyond Tools for their generous support
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Dear Parent/Guardian, So You Think You Can Design – Textiles – Sponsored by Bernina Australia & Beyond Tools Your son/daughter has been selected to be part in So You Think You Can Design – Textiles, an exciting state-wide event run by DATTA Vic (The Design and Technology Teachers Association Victoria). Your son/daughter will take part in several design challenges in their school during term 4. The work from the best 2 students only from each participating school will be entered in to a final judging panel. The best 5 school entries will then be invited to take part in the So You Think You Can Design - Textiles Finals to be held at the Northern College of the Arts and Technology (NCAT) on Thursday the 8th of December. They will have the chance of winning the So You Think You Can Design - Textiles title and a Bernina 700D Overlocker. Photographs and video footage will be taken during the events and used in promotional publications for DATTA Vic. We hope that you allow your son/daughter to attend and compete in this exciting and creative state-wide event and I am sure they will be great representatives for you, their school and our learning area.
Permission slip I give permission for my son/daughter to attend DATTA Vic So You Think You Can Design – Textiles events in their school during Term 4, and if successful, the Finals at NCAT on the 8th of December 2016. I give permission for my daughter/son for their image to be used in film and photographs for future DATTA Vic publications and YouTube video. Student Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Guardian name:
Signature:
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The Dream Factory Footscray VIC 3011
t (03) 9349 5809
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Free Regional Parenting Forum Wednesday 16th November 2016
Raising Confident and Respectful Sons Transforming boys into gentle men
The Regional Parenting Service, an initiative of the Department of Education and Training delivered by the City of Greater Geelong, welcomes all dads, mums and those who support them to attend our FREE Parenting Forum to celebrate Month of Action. This forum will explore the essential conversations to have with your son; how to create respectful relationships with others; how your beliefs and attitudes live on in your son. It will also explore core values of every functional relationship – trust, forgiveness, integrity, hope and compassion.
He’s waiting, He’s watching, He’ll listen. Session Information
Wednesday 16TH November 2016 7.00pm to 8.30pm Moolap and Barrabool Hills Baptist Church 4-32 Province Boulevard, Highton
Event Registration
RSVP by Wednesday 9 November 2016 to fsadmin@geelongcity.vic.gov.au or 5272 4741 Limited places available If booking via email, please include your name, contact number, address and how you heard about this event and number of bookings
We are delighted to partner with Andrew Fuller; a clinical psychologist, who works with many schools and communities in Australia and internationally, specialising in the wellbeing of young people and their families.
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Expression of interest to exhibit at the Parents and Friends’ Association ‘Art Soiree’ Saint Ignatius College Gallery Friday 21st October Please complete and submit via email to: sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au by Friday 7th October (Please keep a copy for your own records) If your work is accepted for exhibiting this document will also serve as your
Entry Form
Name:
Address: Phone: Email:
Title of piece:
Medium:
Price: [Please add 20% commission for PFA Saint Ignatius College] Dimensions of Artwork*
(measure 2D from outside edges, 3D work – height and approx. width and depth.) *All two dimensional artwork must be ready to hang (wire attached at the back of the artwork). Photo/JPG image of artwork attached
p I agree to the conditions of
p Yes
p No
entry as detailed
Signed:
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INSIGHTS Building parent-school partnerships WORDS Michael Grose
Helping young people manage exam stress Top tips for parents to help their young person manage stress and prepare well for coming examinations. Now that we are coming to the pointy
imagined when they were students.
end of the year many young people
Parents too need to keep our options
will start to experience the stress that
open and be flexible about the future
comes with impending examinations.
pathways for our young people.
Young people respond differently to the pressure that exams presents. Some will see an exam as a challenge that they need to rise to; some will be nervous because they haven’t done enough work; and many will experience real stress as they see exams as THAT time of the year that determines their future.
help your young person manage their
Your young person needs to take a
stress and prepare well for their coming
break from the pressure and resultant
examinations.
stress of pending examinations, which is
1 Help them study smarter than likely spend time helping them
be very real for students who’ve spent
might want to check in and follow their
13 years of schooling all leading to this
advice. However, you can also pass on
young people take a realistic view of they shouldn’t pin all their hopes on one option. As generations of young people have found, life after finishing school doesn’t always take the path they
some of these smart study tips: • Minimise the clutter around their workspaces.
examinations and remind them that
and ask for help at school.
2 Develop a relaxation strategy
to develop smart study habits so you
So as much as possible we need to help
• List issues they are unsure about
real so let’s look at some ways you can
year exams as life-defining events can
time. At least, that’s how many see it.
to refresh.
Nevertheless exam stress can be very
Your young person’s teachers will more
The notion of exams, particularly final
• Take regular five minute breaks
• Plan each study period and identify what they want to cover. • Use mind maps and other aids to assist memory and organise thoughts.
code for rest and relaxation. In a perfect world your young person would have already established a healthy relaxation habit that recharges and replenishes his or her batteries but importantly allows them to take a break from the pressure and grind of work. If not, it’s never too late to encourage your young person to exercise each day; relax to music or even practise meditation and mindfulness to clear their mind of mental clutter.
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... Helping young people manage exam stress ... 3 Make sure they look after themselves Good physical health impacts on exam performance as well as well-being. So make sure your young person gets 30 minutes exercise each day; eats regular, healthy meals; and takes care of their sleep. Having enough sleep is so important to well-being and exam performance. These sleep tips may help: • Set a routine for going to bed and waking up. • Aim for between 7 and 9 hours of sleep. • Take 10 minutes timeout before bed to process the day and put thoughts aside. • Drink warm milk or chamomile tea to help relaxation. • Play gentle, slow music to slow their heart beat down before bed.
4 Steer clear of stimulants It’s tempting for a young person to take stimulants such as cigarettes, caffeine, no-doze, alcohol, marijuana, Dexamphetamine and other drugs to lift study performance. Reinforce to your young person that these short-term fixes inevitably lead to poor performance in the long term.
5 Make sure they don’t drop out of the family Keep your young person connected to the family at this stage by expecting them to join you for family meals; to help out at home, and not to spend all their time in their bedrooms. Mealtimes can be therapeutic as they provide
the opportunity for them to talk and also a good chance for parents to keep an eye on their wellbeing and mental health.
And on the day of the first exam… If you’re a veteran of young people’s exams then you’ll probably know how a low key, matterof-fact, the-sun-will-rise-tomorrow approach will help. If you are new to the exam game as a parent then you can help your young person to be calm and positive by taking this approach yourself. Kids of all ages take their cues from their parents, particularly so when they are under stress. Also encourage your young person to organise what they need the night before, to focus on relaxation techniques such as deep breathing to deal with the butterflies and steer clear of speaking to nervous, anxious friends on the morning of the exam to minimise their own anxiety. And do a little reality check to make sure your expectations are in line with your young person’s interests and abilities so that they don’t leave home with the added burden of excessive parent expectation. The pressure that many young people places on themselves to succeed is often high enough as it is. And of course, hearing “I love you no matter what...” should be the last words that your young person hears from you before he or she heads off to their exams.
Michael Grose
nt young people? Subscribe to Happy Kids Want more ideas to help you raise confident kids and resilie tingideas.com.au. You’ll be so glad you did. newsletter, my FREE weekly email parenting guide at paren
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Weekend Mass Times For All Parishes
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Community Notice Board Weekend Mass Times for All Parishes Weekend Mass Times For All Parishes
Summary of regular weekend Masses for all parishes in the Geelong Deanery.
Please see the Calendar for Easter and Christmas Mass Summary of regular weekend Masses for all parishes in the and Reconciliation Times Geelong Deanery Suburb
Mass Centre
Routine Weekend Schedule
Anglesea
St Christopher
5:30pm (Sat) OR 6:30pm (Sat) during summer daylight saving time
Bannockburn
St John Evangelist
9:00am
Barwon Heads Holy Family
6:00pm (Sat)
Bell Park
Holy Family
8:00am, 9:30am, 11:30am (Slovenian 2nd Sun), 11:30am (Croatian not 2nd Sun), 12:30am (Croatian 2nd Sun)
Belmont
St Bernard
6:30pm(Sat), 9:00am, 10:30am
Corio
St Francis Xavier
5:00pm (3rd Sat Filipino) 7:00pm(Sat), 10:30am
Drysdale
St Thomas
9.00 am
Geelong
St Mary of the Angels
6:00pm(Sat), 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:15 (Polish), 5:30pm
Geelong East
St Margaret
9:45am 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday
Geelong North St John
8:30am 10:30am(Latin Mass) Rosary 10:05am
Geelong West St Patrick
9:30am (Italian)
Geelong West Ss Peter & Paul (Ashby)
5:00pm (Sat), 11:00am (2nd & 4th Sun)
Grovedale
Nazareth
10:30am
Lara
St Anthony
9.00am
Leopold
Lumen Christi
10:30am, 5:30pm
Manifold Heights
Holy Spirit
6:00pm (Sat), 11:00am (1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday)
Marshall
Rice Village
Mt Moriac
St Patrick
7:00pm(Sat)
Norlane
St Thomas Aquinas
6:00pm (Sat), 10:00am
Newcomb
Christ the King
5.00pm Vigil
Newtown
St Robert
9:45am 2nd & 4th Sunday
Ocean Grove
Our Lady Star of the Sea 9:00am
Portarlington
St Patrick
9.00am
Queenscliff
Holy Trinity
11:00am
St Leonards
Ss Philip and James
6:00pm(Sat)
Torquay
St Therese
8:45am
Winchelsea
St John the Baptist
6:00pm (Sat)
Radio
Light FM, 89.9 FM
7:00am
Radio
The Pulse, 94.7 FM
10:00am
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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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Community Notice Board
Drysdale Tennis Club with support from Bellarine Community Health invites parents to participate in Cardio Tennis: a tennis focused physical fitness program. The fun, positive Cardio Tennis program will run for 4 weeks. Cardio Tennis combines the best elements of tennis with cardiovascular exercises and activities to get people of all abilities having fun while getting fit and playing tennis. The1 hour weekly sessions are lead by our trained local tennis coach Julie Golightly using specialized balls and racquets, which will be provided. Cardio Tennis at Drysdale Tennis Club courts will be starting in week 2 of term 4. Three session times are available: Monday at 9:30am starting October 10th, Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm starting Oct 11th Thursday at 9:30am October 13th Cost per participant is $5. Come, bring a friend, to meet other parents and get fit and into the great family sport of tennis. Volunteer supervised childcare will be available. For further information, to register your interest and preferred session time please contact: DTC Social Tennis Coordinator: Kate Lockhart 0413 123 844 or kate.lockhartgrace@gmail.com
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Community Notice Board
Performance and Instrumental Events
Many concerts and soirees are coming up, so I do encourage parents and friends to keep track of the dates seen below. Mrs Linda Pape
Saint Ignatius College Performances Semester 2 Date
Performance
Venue
Time
Monday October 10th
Instrumental showcase*.
GPAC – Drama Theatre Tickets GPAC - FIND A SHOW
7:00pm
Thursday October 13th
Year 12 Valete Mass.
St Thomas Church
6:30pm
Friday October 14th
Mental Health Week
Music in the Year 10 Area
12.30pm
Friday October 21st
PFA Art Show
College Art Gallery
7.00pm - 10.00pm
Wednesday November 2nd
Dance / Drama Night Year 9 Dance and Unit 2 Drama
Potato Shed
7.00pm
Monday November 7th
Piano and Percussion Night
Potato Shed
7.00pm
Tuesday November 8th
Years 9 and 10 Music Concert ‘Twilight Picnic Dinner’
College Performing Arts Area
5.30pm
Monday November 14th
Year 7 Instrumental Showcase
Potato Shed
1st Show: 5.00pm 2nd Show: 6.00pm
Thursday November 17th
Mosaic
Costa Hall, Deakin Waterfront
7.00pm
*Some events require bookings. Please book via the details shown under ‘Venue’.
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College Calendar October 2016
October 2016 Thursday 6th
JSP Debating
Wednesday 19th Year 7 - 8 GISSA Tennis, Cricket, Softball
Thursday 6th VCE Soiree Terindah Estate. 7.00pm for 7.30pm start Friday 7th
Year 8 Indonesian Incursion
Friday 7th
Year 10 Surfing: Garnier
Monday 10th
Unit 2 Outdoor Education Excursion Mon. 10th to Fri. 14th October
Monday 10th
Year 9 Early Childhood Studies Excursion Mon. 10th to Fri. 14th October
Monday 10th
Instrumental Showcase
Wednesday 19th Year 11 Memory Mnemonics seminar Thursday 20th
Year 10 Surfing: Evans
Thursday 20th
JSP Debating
Friday 21st
ASELL Workshop
Friday 21st Parents and Friends’ Association Art Show in the College Gallery 7.00pm to 10.00pm Monday 24th Year 9 Woollangarra Camp Mon. 24th to Fri. 28th October
Thursday 13th Year 9 Marine Science Excursion Barwon Bluff
Monday 24th
Year 11 Chemistry Excursion
Thursday 13th VCE Visual Arts Exhibition The Gallery. 3.30pm to 7.00pm
Monday 24th
Year 10 Surfing: Ogilvie and Kostka
Tuesday 25th
Year 10 Surfing: Loyola
Thursday 13th Year 12 Valete Mass St Thomas Church. 7.00pm to 8.00pm
Wednesday 26th Year 7 - 8 GISSA Tennis, Cricket, Softball
Friday 14th
Year 10 Surfing: Garnier
Wednesday 26th VCAA Written Exams Begin Wed. 26th October to Wed. 16th November
Friday 14th
Market Day
Wednesday 26th Year 11 R & S Excursion
Friday 14th
Year 12s Reflections and Remembrance Memorial Garden prayer service
Thursday 27th
Year 10 Surfing: Evans
Monday 31st
Student Free Day
Monday 17th Whole College Assembly 10.45am to 12.20pm Farewell to the Year 12s Monday 17th
Year 10 Surfing: Ogilvie
Monday 17th
Year 7 2017 Parent / Student Information Evening 7.00pm to 8.30pm
Tuesday 18th Year 12 ‘Celebration Day’ Year 12 VCAL Last Day
Important Dates Calendar available through the Saint Ignatius College Website: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au T IGNATIUS COLLEGE SAIN
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