Edition 17 october 22nd (hr) by Saint Ignatius

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Edition 17, October 22nd 2015

From the Principal Welcome! Mosaic Evening

Coming Events Term 4 October Fri 9th World Challenge Cycling and Walk Fri 9th Year 7 Cyber Safety Incursion Mon 12th Year 11 Elevate Ed Memory Mnemonics Mon 12th Instrumental Night at GPAC Tues 13th Parents and Friends’ Association Meeting Thurs 15th Year 7 and 8 Immunisations Thurs 15th VCE Art Show Saint Ignatius Gallery Thurs 15th Year 12 Valete Mass - St Thomas’ Church Fri 16th Year 7 and 8 ‘Market Day’ A more detailed calendar is on the last page.

At around this time over recent years I have promoted through the newsletter an important college event that we hold in November - our end of year celebration evening called the Mosaic Evening. It is our expectation that all students and their families attend this special college function at Costa Hall at Deakin University’s waterfront campus. This year, this event will finish earlier than last year’s. We have modified the programme format to ensure an earlier finish. The date is Thursday 19th November 2015. The Art & Technology display commences at 6.00pm in the Costa Hall foyer followed by the celebration evening that commences at 7.00pm in the main auditorium. The evening will acknowledge and showcase student talents and achievements from a range of areas. In previous years tickets were required to attend. This year all you will need to do is turn up at Costa Hall and you will be ushered to a seat. There is no cost to attend and you are most welcome to invite Grandparents, other family members and family friends.

In the meantime please put this date in your diary to ensure you can attend. Students are expected to wear their school uniform with blazer. Mosaic evenings have been conducted for the last eleven years and build on the tradition of previous annual Awards evenings. I ask our community to help make this a wonderful evening, when students, families, friends and staff of the college can come together to celebrate special achievements of some, and the contribution we all make to Saint Ignatius College.

Full School Assembly Last Monday’s Full School Assembly was a memorable occasion. The primary focus of this assembly was to farewell the Year 12 students. We reflected on the six years of their secondary school journey - their contribution to our college, and their own growth and development. We congratulated these students on reaching this milestone, we thanked them for their part in our college story and we prayed for our Yr 12 students’ future successes. ....continued on Page 2

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In Brief

From the Principal (cont.)

This Page: ‘From the Principal’

It was very pleasing that many parents were able to be present at the assembly and in particular it was great that many parents of Year 12 students were able to share in this milestone of their daughter or son.

Page 3: ‘From the Principal’ Page 4: Year 12 Valete Mass Photos Page 5: From Rev. Fr. Kevin Dillon Page 6 and 7: Year 12 Farewell Assembly Photos Page 8: Faith Matters Page 9: Middle School Market Day Photos

Fr Kevin Dillon (President of the Canonical Administrators) led the liturgy to begin the assembly. The College Captains, Genevieve Nicholls and Harry Stannard, made a presentation to the college community, on behalf of the Year 12 class, a thank you gift of a beautiful framed painting two of our talented Year 12 Art students, Jade Murphy and Jay Taylor, had painted. The giving of an artwork has become a tradition over the last few years. These artworks are displayed on the ground floor corridor walls of the VCE Building.

Page 10: Marine Science 2015

There is a number of photos from the Farewell Assembly on Page 6 and 7.

Page 11 and 12: Year 12 Celebration Day Photos

College Captains 2016

Page 13: An interview with Fashion student Millie DeBoo Page 14: Environmental Science 2015 Page 15: Canteen Roster, Parents and Friends’ Association

The College Captains for next year were announced at Monday’s assembly. Congratulations to the new leaders: College Captains: Claudia Beattie and Noah Hodgson College Vice Captains: Lucy Simmons and Gregory Lewis Academic Captain: Meghann Evenden

Page 16 and 17: Parents and Friends’ Association 2016 College Fees Raffle

Environment Captain: Martina Gulino

Page 18: Geelong - Viqueque Friendship Schools Trivia Night

Justice Captain: Nicola Gordon

Page 19: Give Where You Live Page 20 and 21: St Mary’s Derby Day Fete Page 22: Log on with your kids Page 23: Community Notice Board Page 24 and 25: ‘The many faces of independence’ by Michael Grose Page 26 and 27: Community Notice Board Page 28: School Calender

Liturgy Captain: Rhys Lowther Arts Captain: Sophie Crothers Sports Captain: Jack Johnstone Ignatian Leaders: Dylan Crawley, Jessica Davey, Amy Edser, Lachlan Ford, Jacqueline Harwood, Madeline Lakey, Brooklyn Sacchetta, Cooper Seiffert, Grace Smith, Zoe Summerfield and Jessica Vella. I also congratulate the other Year 10 and 11 students who applied for a position and missed out. It was very encouraging that many of our students showed interest in taking on a leadership position and the selection panel and I were very impressed with the applications. The process involved a written application, interview, speech and student and staff vote. Thank you to Mr. Anthony Gravener (Student Leadership Development Coordinator) for coordinating this process and Mr. Joe McLean (YLC 12), Mr Paul Lewis (DP) and several other staff for their involvement.

It is also important to acknowledge the contribution of the current Captains who will continue in their role until the end of this school year. I thank all of them, they have been tremendous role models for the rest of our students.

Yr 12 Valete Mass On Thursday evening last week the Year 12 class of 2015 and their families gathered with staff for Mass at St Thomas Church. As a Christian community it was an important way for us to celebrate and reflect on the finish of the Year 12 student’s school journey. The Mass was a very special occasion and I was very pleased that many grandparents, relatives and family friends were able to be present. Thank you to Fr. Kevin Dillon and Fr Gerry Healy SJ for concelebrating the Mass for us. Our choir and musicians, led by Mrs. Linda Pape did a great job leading us with the singing and providing some songs for reflection. Thank you to Mr. Paul Lewis, Mr. Brendan Nicholls, Mr. Joe McLean and the staff who helped organise this Mass. There are photos from the Valete Mass on Page 4.

Important dates for remainder of the year You can find a more comprehensive coverage of school dates on the calendar available on our website. For your convenience I provide the following to help with your organisation for the remainder of this year. Monday 2nd November Mid-term break holiday Tuesday 3rd November Mid-term break holiday (Melb. Cup) Thursday 19th November Student-free day (no classes, some students will be required at the Mosaic rehearsals) Thursday 19th November Mosaic Evening (6pm, Costa Hall for all students and families). Thursday 26th November Last day for Years 10 and 11 students Wednesday 2nd December Last day for Years 7, 8 and 9 students Tuesday 8th December Orientation day for 2016 Year 7 students. ....continued on Page 3

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Year 12 student final days On Tuesday the Year 12 students participated in their “Celebration Day.”

Parent guide to examinations (Acknowledgement – “Principal’s digests” - Volume 21 Number 49)

The day was celebrated in a positive and fun way and I congratulate the “Class of 2015” on the overall way they have respectfully and appropriately approached this final week of classes – well done!

Our Year 12 VCE students have commenced their exam revision period and will commence their exams on next Wednesday. Some Year 11 students studying a Unit 3 / 4 subject will also have an external VCE exam.

I hope all goes well for them as they study for their exams that commence next week.

In less than one month’s time our Years 9 – 11 students will sit their internal exams.

On behalf of the school community I wish them all the best.

I thought the following advice may be helpful for parents:

The Senior School staff prepared thoroughly to ensure that the final phase of the year was well organised with parents and students being well informed about the program and the school’s expectations.

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Thank you to Mr Joe McLean (YLC, 12) and the Senior School team of teachers. There are photos from the Year 12 Celebration Day on Page 11 and 12.

Year 7 2016 Last Monday saw two contrasting events held in our gym – the farewell to the Year 12s and then in the evening our very well attended welcome and information evening for the parents and students of next year’s Year 7 intake. It is very pleasing that again we will be taking on an extra 25 students bringing our intake to 225 students (9 classes) for next year. The number of enrolment applications was high again with many disappointingly missing out on a place. Currently we have a long waiting list. The large demand for places at Saint Ignatius continues to reflect very well on the work our community has done to develop our college into a great place for a secondary school education. Thank you to Ms Allison Carlon (YLC,7) and the team of staff for organising this evening.

l Check they have an overview of what will be examined l Set up a dedicated study space and help them keep books and notes tidy and organised. l Provide a steady supply of healthy snacks and drinks of water. The brain works better! l Plan a short break between chunks of study, to refresh both the brain and the body. l Help map out a study programme that leads up sensibly to each subject exam. l Encourage the use of revision methods they have been taught like mind maps, brief notes, pictures, spider diagrams, self-testing. Just reading things through doesn’t usually work. The more they process information, the more likely it is to stick. l Television, devices and loud music do not help revision, but quiet background music might. l Working with a friend can help by letting them test each other and talk about the work. Just check they stay focused on study. l Find out what teachers have recommended for study as different subjects may take different approaches. l Encourage them to explain something to you. If you can understand their explanation, then they will be able to produce a good answer in the exam. l Stay positive and reassuring to build their confidence and calm any nerves.

l Make sure school attendance stays regular and they go to revision classes. l Make sure the rest of the family gives them space and peace while they work. l Emphasise the need for plenty of sleep, especially the night before an exam. On the day of the exam l Get them up on time and at the venue in plenty of time before the exam is due to start. l Check they have everything they need. l Check what is banned from the exam room and make sure devices are left at home if they are not needed. l Suggest appropriate clothing for changes in temperature. l If allowed, a small bottle of water and some mints can be useful. l Afterwards, forget about that exam and focus on the next one. Best wishes,

Michael Exton Principal

Exam time l Go over the exam timetable thoroughly so you both know exactly when and where each exam is scheduled. l Organise transport.

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Year 12 Valete Mass Photos

by David Alexander

As a Christian community it was an important way for us to celebrate and reflect on the finish of the Year 12 studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school journey. The Valete Mass was a very special occasion and I was very pleased that many grandparents, relatives and family friends were able to be present.

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From Fr Kevin Dillon For most of us, the word “parish” means a defined area within which people live who belong to a specific church. It has parishioners, it has property, it has boundaries - all connected with the common faith shared by the community within it. But “parish” also has a narrower, somewhat legal meaning. It is a specified sub-division of territory, often within a “county” or “suburb”. It is defined by its boundaries. And it tends to separate, to divide, rather than to unite and bind. The word “parochial” has similar dual meanings. It can mean “related to a parish,” in the “church” sense e.g. a parochial Council, or it can mean “narrow” and “rigidly defined”. Sometimes we can get the two meanings mixed in together. And that’s unfortunate. Because “parish” in the true “churchrelated” sense of the word, is about being together in faith, hope and love. It’s not about rigid boundaries.

No, being a community of faith, hope and love is about looking out for one another, rejoicing in each other’s successes and good fortune, and even more so, being there to support and help each other when the going gets tough.

But there will also be ample opportunity for the Catholic community throughout the Deanery to support the parish in many ways - in prayer, in knowledge and expertise, in financial and practical support.

Too readily we can forget, perhaps subconsciously, the distress of a nearby parish, perhaps saying (even under our breath!): “Thank goodness it wasn’t us!”

Theirs should be a pain which we all feel, and surely all parishes in our Deanery can respond as we would hope other parishes might respond to us, should something so devastating occur in any part of our own parish community.

The pain and loss felt by Meredith parishioners, and all those linked to the historic St. John the Evangelist Church in Bannockburn in particular, ought to be felt by all of us in this region. The church has been the venue for innumerable Masses, baptisms, weddings and funerals since 1901. Accordingly it has been a treasured part of the history not only of many families, but of the town itself. Now it is a heap of rubble, due to the necessary demolition - for safety reasons - of what remained of the church after the fire. All gone in minutes.

Fr Kevin Dillon, Geelong Deanery Coordinator and Association of Canonical Administrator President OAM

The “next steps” will be determined by the parishioners and people of Bannockburn, and by the parish of Meredith, of which St. John’s and its community are a significant part.

Evening 2015 An evening of celebration showcasing our fine programs and achievements during the year at Saint Ignatius College St. Ignatius. Inspiring me to be a leader

Date: Thursday November 19th at Costa Hall, Deakin Waterfront Campus Time: Doors open at 5.30pm for foyer displays and perfomances, main presentation from 7.00pm in the auditorium (open from 6.45pm). No tickets required

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Year 12 Farewell Assembly Photos

by David Alexander

We reflected on the six years of their secondary school journey - their contribution to our college, and their own growth and development. We congratulated these students on reaching this milestone, we thanked them for their part in our college story and we prayed for our Yr 12 studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; future successes. Mr Michael Exton, Principal

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Year 12 Farewell Assembly 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)

Faith Matters The Philosopher Once upon a time there was a king. This king was the greatest that ever lived, he was wise and more wealthy than you can imagine. He had everything and did anything he wanted. Due to this he thought about the meaning of life often and reasoned that in the end we all die and are eventually forgotten. Thus he believed that life is useless. After many years, much testing and reflection he came to the conclusion that although on the surface life may seem arbitrary and of little consequence there is a clearly a reason for life. The reason for life is God, he gives it meaning. We are created for him. He believed that although we can choose to waste time and have been offered the freedom to chose anything we want. In the end we are all judged and our live is valuable and that we are accountable for what God has offered and how we respond. The king died at an old age, wiser, repentant and full of love for God. And they all live happily ever after. The tale above seems like a fairy tale or fable. It is however a summary of one of my favourite books found within the bible – Ecclesiastes and it is a true story! The title means teacher or philosopher. This title is ambiguous and was given to the book to conceal the true author. It was written by a great teacher and philosopher, the great King Solomon, he did not offer his name as an author due to his great sense of personal sin. It’s a book of great wisdom. It leads us to an understanding of life from the viewpoint of a man who literally did whatever he wished. Over time, through all of the experiences in his life, he came to realize that enjoying your youth is the most important aspect of human life and that some things in the universe are constant; that we as humans can only live once and at the end offer all of our deeds and experiences, good and bad to God, who will judge us. Our Year 12’s have now finished their formal classes and have been released from the ties of a daily timetable to make final preparations for their exams. They are very much like Ecclesiastes. They are young, have now been offered the ability to chose exactly what they would like and must make sense of this study period and more broadly their life. We are also like Ecclesiastes, as while many of us at the College may see a number of these students when they gather in the future, there may be others whom we won’t meet again for many years, if at all. The memories we have of them and them of us will remain. Although with time they will fade and become less vivid. Early in his account Ecclesiastes states that: “It is useless, useless… You spend your life working, laboring, and what do you have to show for it?

Generations come and generations go, but the world stays just the same. The sun still rises, and it still goes down, going wearily back to where it must start all over again. The wind blows south, the wind blows north - round and round and back again… Everything leads to weariness - a weariness too great for words… What has happened before will happen again. What has been done before will be done again. There is nothing new in the whole world. “Look,” they say, “here is something new!” But no, it has all happened before, long before we were born. No one remembers what has happened in the past, and no one in days to come will remember what happens between now and then.” As the book progresses he relates his journey of maturity. His negative viewpoint is replaced by an understanding that although his observations are factual, the reality of life is that by enjoying life, doing good and constructing a loving relationship with God we can answer the question – ‘what is life about’. Our Year 12 students have wisdom also. Just like Ecclesiastes their personal views of the meaning of life are coloured by their life experiences. There are clear links to the wisdom of St Ignatius, who after similar life experiences and crisis due to injury live a life for ‘the greater glory of God’; that through finding God in all things and responding as such, a life can be considered truly full and pleasing to God. We would all benefit from considering the observations and wisdom of Ecclesiastes and St Ignatius as we move through life. After all they were given the opportunity through their lineage and parental affluence to experience true freedom. Being accountable to few people if any enabled both these men to make decisions and experience the consequences that we cannot. Ecclesiastes finishes his account with four key pieces of wisdom that are relevant not only for our Year 12’s, but all of us. He states that ‘there is a time for everything’ and that the time is chosen by God; there is no need to rush or worry (Ecc 3:1-15). ‘Enjoy your youth… do not let anything cause you worry or pain’, make good choices in all that you do – choose wisdom over foolishness (Ecc 10:2-3 &11:9-10). ‘Too much study will wear you out’, whilst preparing for exams or work-life make time to rest and be with God, study and work in and of itself is worthless (Ecc 12:12). Finally ‘have r everence for God, and obey his commands, because this is all that we were created for (Ecc 12:12-14). I encourage you to consider the wisdom of Ecclesiastes. It’s a short book that offers insights that will lead us all to being better human beings and believers. Yours in Christ, Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator

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Middle School Market Day Photos

by David Alexander

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Marine Science 2015 2015 has seen the beginning of a new Year 9 elective at Saint Igantius College - Marine Science. Students have had the opportunity to explore numerous local marine environments like the Barwon River estuary, and begin to gain an understanding of the intricate balance of life within an aquatic environment. The students have also been able to take part in practical, in-class experiments that relate directly to what they have observed during their excursions.

Trying to catch some plankton in the Barwon River Estuary

Testing ocean acidification and it effect on shells.

PFA have kindly donated money to have student photos taken during Marine Science Field Trips and printed onto canvas. The photo above was taken during Semester 1, it is a Brown algae Cystophora sp.

2 photos above â&#x20AC;&#x201C; demonstrating salinity stratification in the lab.

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Year 12 Celebration Day Photos

by David Alexander

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Year 12 Celebration Day Photos

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An interview with Fashion student Millie DeBoo Millie is currently studying Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology at the Gordon. I went along to the Fashion Show and caught up with the very talented Millie for a chat about her style and hopes for the future. When did you first discover your love for designing? I have always liked fashion and have made things from a young age. In grade 5 I started my own little business called Moosi and sold little girl’s skirts at markets. Through the years I have kept the brand Moosi going, changing the products. At the moment I make and sell beach ponchos (called Snuggies). I also still make skirts and sew whenever I have spare time.

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How would you describe your personal style? I love vintage but also love unique things so I like to combine the two. I make my clothing with quirky things that I have usually just thought up. I have used objects such as scrabble pieces, winning ribbons, photographs, hand-made cameo brooches and hand-made pompoms. I just love to look different and stand out from the pack. Where do you draw your inspiration? I draw inspiration from the world around. I try not to overthink what I will make and a lot of the time I will have a simple idea and on the way will add things to make it my own unique style. What kind of clothes do you like to design? Quirky and unique clothes, anything that people will look at and have something to say about, I don’t care if is something good or bad, at least people are talking about it!

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What advise would you give someone wanting to design his or her own clothes? Start! Just go grab some fabric and start sewing. I would also say create your own style, don’t follow the pack because you won’t be noticed that way, if you make something, you want people to notice your hard work and talk about it.

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What’s it like being a student at the Gordon? I absolutely love it! The girls in my class are awesome and the teachers are great. I have learnt so much and have created many garments. I am so pleased with my final dress, the task was to use a simple shift dress pattern and adapt it however we wanted to create a dress for ourselves. I hand sequined a peter-pan collar, did a scalloped hem and hand-sewed scrabble pieces down the front of the dress. I love it. I defiantly recommend the Gordon course to anyone thinking about it, it’s fabulous!

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What have you learnt on the course so far? On the course we have learnt how to use an industrial sewing machine and other industrial machines such as over-lockers and button-hollers. We have made many garments using sewing skills learnt in the first few weeks. We learnt how to adapt pattern pieces and have also developed design and garment drawing skills. We have also learnt how to work like a factory in a production line run and had experiences in leading a team to create many garments at a time. We have completed quality checks and learnt how to dye and embellish different types of materials. It’s been a heap of fun learning all these new skills and it has really helped to improve my sewing and my confidence to sew.

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Have you a favourite designer/s? Of course! They are Jean Paul Gaultier and Alexander McQueen, they are absolutely amazing! I went to see the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition earlier this year and walked around the exhibition in awe, I was so in my element and just loved every second I was in there. They both inspire many of my ideas for garments and I hope that one day I could be as successful as them!

Words and photos by Mrs Horbowsky. Moosi photos courtesy of MoosiSnuggies

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Enviromental Science 2015 Over the past 2 semesters, Year 10 Saint Igantius students have had the opportunity to learn about their environment in a hands-on, local and scientific manner. Here are a series of photos that show some snap-shots of their experiential learning. Getting to know the Basin Reserve: A short walk from the classroom, students have undertaken an extensive environmental analysis of a local habitat. Bowen, a representative from COGG, showing the students Grass Trees (Xanthorrhoea australis) and educating us about the plight to slow the spread of Cinnamon fungus and introduced species that destroys these majestic plants. Below 2 photos â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Werribee Open Range Zoo. Gaining an understanding of Victorian Grasslands and the plight of the Eastern-barred Bandicoot.

Making bat boxes for tiny insectivorous bats. With the lack of old-growth trees on the Bellarine Penisula, these little mammals need all the help they can get!

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Canteen Roster Starting 26th October Monday 26th C. Dumarezq, N. Van Vliet, E. Carpenter, Needed Tuesday 27th R. Morrison, T. Mifsud, C. Carey, C. Lyons Wednesday 28th S. Clark, J. Laney, A. Schneider, M. Sideris Thursday 29th M. White, M. Gill, L. Eastwood, T. Wagener Friday 30th L. Hart, M. Heffernan, C. Duncan, Needed

Parents and Friends’ Association:

Meetings

Uniform Shop New Location

The Parents & Friends’ Association cordially invite all those interested to their meetings for 2015 held from 7.30pm onward in the Food Tech Centre on the following dates:

The uniform shop is now located in the Music / Performing Arts Area (access off Gillies Rd) and is now open Monday afternoons between 2 and 3.30pm.

Meeting schedule: November December

Monday 9th 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.

Starting 2nd November Monday 2nd No Canteen Student Free day Tuesday 3rd No Canteen Student Free Day Melbourne Cup Wednesday 4th V. McKee, S. Reeves, M. Sideris, T. Mifsud, S. Schwaiger Thursday 5th S. Jenkins, J. Gannon, J. Tarleton, N. Elliot

We have a wide variety of uniform in stock and we also sell new socks. Please email uniform@ignatius.vic.edu. au for any enquiries regarding buying or selling uniform. We are also looking for volunteers to help out once a month either mornings or afternoons. If you are interested contact us on: uniform@ignatius.vic.edu.au

Music students rise to the occasion Seven of our very talented music students played in their first ever musical, “Hairspray”. After many, many hours of practice and joined by our talented music staff, they ventured into the orchestra pit to experience the real world of theatre. I was so very proud of each student and the manner in which they tackled the tricky aspects of a sometimes very difficult score. Congratulations to students:

Friday 6th D. Kennedy, N. Woodfine, L. Quinlivan, Needed If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.

Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258

Kent Baden Drums

Isabella Searle Trumpet

Tess Havelberg Keyboard

Jason Ballard Percussion

Marli Dean Keyboard

Josh Humphrey Bass

Harry Morris Guitar

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2016 College Fees’ Raffle

The Parents and Friends’ Association are organising a raffle. This will be a Major Fundraiser for our College. Tickets are $ 25.00 each and the prize is:

Prize

College Tuition Fees’ for 2016

(Fee applicable for youngest child at The College, does not include TELP Program, VCAL or VET Levies or other extra-curricular activities.) Donated by Saint Ignatius College Geelong.

Raffle will be drawn on Tuesday 8th December 2015. Proceeds from the raffle will be used for the purchase of equipment or the support projects to benefit staff and students of the College. Please return the slip below with payment to purchase tickets or contact the school office to purchase tickets over the phone. This will need to be completed by Friday the 4thof December 2015. We look forward to your support of this Fundraising event.

Abraham Papp,

Fundraiser Chairperson.

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Parents & Friends’ Association College Fees’ Raffle Ticket 2016 Student Name: Number of Tickets Required:

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This reply slip is your Ticket and will be removed and placed in the raffle draw it is to be returned to your Homeroom Teacher or it can be processed over the phone.

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Thank You for making a real difference this year - Give Where You Live A copy of a thankyou letter recently received by Mr. Anthony Gravener from Mr. Bill Mithen, CEO ‘Give Where You Live’. Dear Anthony, Please pass on our sincerest thanks to your staff and students for raising the incredible amount of $1189.15 at your recent ‘Casual Dress Day’. As a result of this donation, Give Where You Live will be injecting close to $2 million into the Geelong community via the annual Give Where You Live Grants Program this coming year. These Grants will help over 50 Geelong organisations implement essential programs to assist in the battle against disadvantage in our region. Our grants will fund organisations addressing issues such as increasing levels of family violence, poor mental and physical health, lower than state average education outcomes, rising food insecurity and the increasing number of children presenting as developmentally vulnerable.

Your donation also assists Give Where You Live work at a strategic level to address the effects of disadvantage and joblessness through the GROW Project, a partnership with G21 working to address joblessness in some of our most disadvantaged areas. You are also directly helping thousands of families and individuals by funding the Give Where You Live Direct Assistance Vouchers helping those in crisis access emergency food, material and pharmaceutical aid. Your ongoing support will assist us in our mission to create positive social change for the most disadvantaged in our community - to help build a better Geelong! Yours sincerely

Bill Mithen Chief Executive Officer

Are you ex Navy, Army or Air Force? Then Carry On (Victoria) may be able to help you with education costs if you meet our eligibility criteria. If you have served in the Australian Defence Forces or Allied Forces and you wish to apply for a Secondary Education Grant for 2016, please telephone Carry On (Victoria) on (03) 9629 2648 to establish eligibility and request an application form. Carry On (Victoria) assists Secondary School students in Years 7-12 with grants for expenses such as fees, books, uniforms, excursions etc. For those students going on to Tertiary Education a grant may also be available. Children whose Parent/s or Legal Guardian/s have a need for financial assistance and comply with our eligibility criteria may apply. All grants are income tested and applications should be submitted by 29 October 2015.

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You will spend 120hrs teaching your Child to drive, this event is focused on how you will support your Child in the online world.

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27TH OCT 6.30-8.00PM

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INSIGHTS Building parent-school partnerships

The many faces of

WORDS Michael Grose

independence

Here are 5 ways for parents to give their children skills, encouragement and support in their quest for independence. It’s been well documented in recent

dangerous place for children and young

situations where parents model, teach

years that children/young people are

people.

and provide opportunities for children

dependent on adults for longer. In

Independence is the point

Australia one in four 18-30 year olds

to look after themselves. Including toddlers undressing themselves,

still lives at home and those numbers

When independence becomes your

primary-aged children preparing their

are on the increase. There are many

priority then suddenly you’ve found

own snacks, and teenagers organising

reasons for this including lack of housing,

a pathway to the development of

their own transport to school and after

affordability, working and partnering later,

other positive qualities and traits in

school activities. Kids develop real

and simple convenience.

your children including the key four –

confidence from being able to look

confidence that comes from facing fears;

after themselves and others.

The propensity for many parents to do too much for children is a massive contributor to this increased dependency. Oddly, this is the exact opposite of what parents have always done, which is to develop their children’s independence,

creativity that’s encouraged when kids must resolve their own problems; and character that is forged under the duress of challenge and hardship. Adults are the gatekeepers for

and in doing so effectively become

children’s independence. And of course,

redundant from their children.

independence takes many guises

There are a number of reasons for

including:

the current high level of dependency parenting including family shrinkage

1 Self-help skills

(parents are able to do a great deal for kids in small families), older parents (often over-concerned), busyness of life (it’s easier to do than delegate) and a heightened fear that the world is a

competence that’s built through mastery;

The starting point for independence building is giving kids the skills, know-how and confidence to look after their own wellbeing and welfare. This is shown in the many everyday

2 Autonomy to make choices

and mistakes Without realising it, as parents we frequently make choices on our children’s behalf. We choose the food they eat; the games they play; their leisure activities and often the clothes they wear. When families are large (four or more children) parents usually give their children more space to make their own decisions as well as opportunities to learn from their poor choices.