Newsletter
Edition 17, October 26th 2017
From the Principal Welcome! Mosaic Evening
Coming Events October 2017 Mon 30th Year 9 Wollangarra Camp 30th October to 3rd November
November 2017 Wed 1st VCAA Written Exams Commence Mons 6th Student Free Day Tues 7th Student Free Day Melbourne Cup Day A more detailed calendar is on the last page.
Mosaic evenings have been conducted for the last fourteen years and build on the tradition of the annual Awards evening.
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.
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.
The date is Monday 27th November 2017.
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.
The Mosaic Foyer Exhibition 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. As in previous years, tickets will not be required to attend. 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.
Full School Assembly
We congratulated these students on reaching this milestone, we thanked them for their part in our college story and we prayed for our Year 12 students’ future successes. 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. ....continued on Page 2
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Rhys Lowther, Liturgy Captain, led the liturgy to begin the assembly. Fr Gerry Healy SJ, in his address, thanked the Year 12 students for their contributions and spoke about the importance of gratitude.
Page 3: Continuation of ‘From the Principal’ Page 4: Faith Matters Page 5 and 6: Year 12 ‘Farewell’ Assembly Photos Page 7: ‘Pass the Hat’ Page 8 and 9: Year 12 ‘Celebration’ Photos Page 10: ‘I’d Like to see That’ Year 12 Art Exhibition Page 11 and 12: House Athletics carnival Photos Page 13 and 14: Canteen Roster and Parents and Friends’ Association Page 15 and 16: “Help young people beat exam stress” by Michael Grose Page 17 to 19: Community Notice Board Page 20 : College Calendar
Fr James Puppady (President of the Canonical Administrators) provided the final blessing for the students and bid the Class of 2017 farewell. The College Captains, Kelsey Notting and Greg Lewis, made a presentation to the College community, on behalf of the Year 12 class, a thank you gift of a beautiful coloured glass artwork of a wave. The giving of an artwork has become a tradition over the last few years. These artworks are displayed on the first floor corridor walls of the VCE Building.
Our choir and musicians, led by Mrs. Linda Pape did a great job leading the singing and providing some songs for reflection. Thank you to Mr. Paul Lewis, Mr Brendan Nicholls and Mr. Joe McLean and the staff who helped organise this Mass.
Year 12 student final days On Tuesday the Year 12 students participated in their “Celebration Day.” The day was celebrated in a positive and fun way and I congratulate the “Class of 2017” on the overall way they have respectfully and appropriately approached this final period of classes - well done!
College Captains 2018
I hope all goes well for them as they study for their exams that commence next week.
The College Captains for next year were announced at Monday’s assembly.
On behalf of the College community I wish them all the best.
Congratulations to the new leaders: Kerry Kingsbury and Dean O’Brien.
The Senior College 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.
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 Kelsey Notting and Greg Lewis, they have been tremendous role models for the rest of our students. Our process for announcing and investing the successful 2018 Senior Student Leaders will be different compared to previous years. The investiture of these students will be held at our next full school assembly on Friday 10th November 2017 at 9:00 am in the College Gym. Parents are most welcome to attend this assembly. Please report to the College Office at 8:45 am so a seat can be arranged for you.
Year 12 Valete Mass On Thursday evening last week the Year 12 Class of 2017 and their families gathered with staff for Mass at the College. 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. Gerry Healy SJ, Fr Michael Richardson and Fr James Puppady for concelebrating the Mass for us.
Thank you to Mr Joe McLean (YLC, 12) and the Senior College team of teachers.
Year 7 2018 On Monday evening we held our welcome and information evening for the parents and students of next year’s Year 7 intake. I have enrolled 225 students (9 classes) for next year with nearly equal numbers of girls and boys. 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 Tory Wood (YLC,7) and the team of staff for organising this evening.
Sympathy On behalf of the College community I extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Sr Philomena RSM. I along with a number of current and past staff members attended Sr Philomena’s Requiem ...continued on Page 3
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Mass on Monday afternoon at Sacred Heart College Chapel. We are very grateful for Sr Philomena’s tremendous service to Goold College and Catholic Regional College before her retirement. Sr Philomena mainly worked in the area of student and staff welfare providing valuable support to many members of the school communities over the years for which we are very grateful. Sr Philomena is Staff member, Gail Lambert’s dearly loved auntie. May Sr Philomena rest in peace in God’s care.
In the footsteps of St Francis Xavier and Fr Matteo Ricci SJ in China As mentioned in the newsletter late last term, I am very grateful for a very enriching experience as part of my sabbatical leave during the recent school holidays. I along with nine pilgrims from Jesuit and Companion Schools spent 12 days in China visiting sites of historical, religious and formational significance. I briefly share some of my experiences and thoughts as follows. Among many wonderful experiences, we visited five cities (Macau, Zhuhai, Shanghai, Suzhou and Beijing) and Shangchuan Island where St Francis Xavier died. We climbed the Great Wall, saw an actual Br Giuseppe Castiglione SJ scroll painting in the Forbidden City and witnessed people praying at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing.
Along with 15 million people on this day we caught a train. Thankfully, despite the enormous crowds, the queues seemed to move reasonably efficiently, the train was fast, and on time and with patience we reached our destination without hassles. During our trip, we travelled on two bullet trains that reached speeds of 300km/h! Two Jesuit ‘greats’ that feature when considering the Jesuit story in relation to China are St Francis Xavier and Matteo Ricci. As you would be aware, our Year 7 and 8 Centre is named after the former. Fr Matteo Ricci SJ is very well known as one of the founding figures of the Jesuit China missions. As well as Christianity, he brought his mathematical and astronomical knowledge to China and adapted to Chinese culture. I was very impressed by the Jesuit involvement and consequent influence Ricci and other Jesuits had on China.
For your convenience I provide the following to help with your organisation for the remainder of this year. Monday 6th November Mid-term break holiday Tuesday 7th November Mid-term break holiday (Melb. Cup) Friday 10th November Full School Assembly (9:00 am to 10:30 am) Monday 27th November Student-free day (no classes, some students will be required at the Mosaic rehearsals) Monday 27th November Mosaic Evening (6pm, Costa Hall for all students and families). Thursday 30th November Last day for Year 11 students Friday 1st December Year 12 Valedictory Dinner Dance (Simonds Stadium)
During my absence Mr Paul Lewis was Acting Principal, Mr Joe McLean was Acting Deputy Principal and Ms Anna Oliver was Acting Yr 12 Coordinator.
Tuesday 5th December Last day for Years 9 and 10 students
I am very grateful that they took on these roles that allowed me to take the time away and know the College was in capable hands.
Tuesday 12th December Orientation day for 2018 Year 7 students.
Important dates for remainder of the year You can find a more comprehensive coverage of school dates on the calendar available on our website.
Wednesday 6th December Last day for Years 7 and 8 students
Best wishes
Michael Exton Principal
Michael Exton during his Jesuit pilgrimage in China
China’s National Day (the 68th since the founding of the People’s Republic of China), October 1st, occurred in the middle of the pilgrimage. This Day marked the beginning of the two-week national holiday period. On this day it was reported in the local press that this was the largest movement of people in one day on the planet, and we were among this. I already had a sense of the scale of the number locals with Shanghai city’s population being larger than Australia’s; however, this feeling was magnified on this day with 115 million people travelling across China for their holidays.
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Faith Matters Genesis 12:1-3
You are to be a blessing!
Now the Lord said to Abram,
We are all called by God. There are moments in our lives when the voice of God is clear, and his plan is made visible. These moments might be experienced as a feeling of what is the right way to proceed, or we may experience a vision of sorts where we encounter revealed truth. In Genesis, we are introduced to Abram. For him, the call of God was clear and direct. For most of us, these moments of clarity are more subtle and come into focus only when we pause to consider our experiences, future aspirations and our relationship with God.
Abram did not delay when called; he set straight away for a distant country, travelling through unknown and dangerous places. For each of us, and at this time especially our Year 12s, there are moments where we are required to take action and be unconcerned with the challenges we may encounter. Throughout this period of examination and transition, our senior students encounter significant obstacles. They need not be fearful of the journey though, by believing in their abilities and trusting in God’s plan they can leave the daily routine of the last thirteen years behind and head out boldly into the future.
As our Year 12 students leave us to prepare for their exams, they do so knowing that all that they have done over these last six years has prepared them for this final challenge. Some of our students have in fact completed their studies and look forward to different challenges found within the workforce, and trainee or trade based tertiary education.
As the story of Abram develops, God gives him a new name, Abraham. He had become a new and different person. Because he was faithful God provided all that he promised. When we seek God and become aware of his plan, we are afforded the opportunity to trust in him and work to become the person he knows us to truly be.
Leaving is difficult, although exciting and full of promise, the future is unknown and obscure. God said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred… to the land that I will show you”.
He will always provide and will always offer more than we could have believed possible. For some, it will be exam results that open new doors, for others a traineeship or apprenticeship that will lead incredible opportunities. For others in our community following God’s plan may require being more open to change and more patient with colleagues or our children.
“Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
Just it was hard for Abram to leave the security of his home, our senior students leave us with mixed emotions. Excitement, joy, anticipation, anxiousness and fear of what is to come, can make this a tumultuous time. Faith in all that has been learnt and in God’s plan can comfort us and reconcile these contradictory emotions. However, to truly make sense of these moments we need to pause and consider the current situation, seek the presence of God and the security found within his promise. St Ignatius offers us a spiritual legacy that guides us as we seek to be still, find God and discover his plan. When we pause and make time for God to experience his presence, we invariably find that his message comes into focus. It may be a light bulb moment where things are made clear. At other times his plan may be muted or cryptic. When we pause and seek God his plan unfolds. God promised Abram that “I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.” This promise has also been made to every one of us. We look toward the future and consider all that we might achieve and who we may become. Through the gifts given to us, hard work and trust in God we will also be a blessing!
Whatever God’s plan for you maybe we are called, and can achieve, everything planned and live out our destiny. By pausing and seeking God each day you can glimpse his presence and the revelation of his plan for you. In faith, you can let go of the known and walk boldly into uncharted territory and be rewarded with the fulfilment of the promise God has made to you. When this comes to pass you will be a new person who has achieved all that has been set out and also a person who can offer so much more. When observed by others your radiance will, in fact, make it easy for others to fulfil St Ignatius’ vision of ‘God in all things’. As God promises, “you will be a blessing” good luck on your journey. Yours in Christ, Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator
Some may be a blessing in the manner in which we provide for and develop our family. For others, it may be in the way in which they work within our community. Others may be a blessing in occupations that provide care for others. Some may be a blessing as they diligently work within a field that seems mundane or of little consequence. The truth is that nothing is worthless if done well everything is equally important in building up our society, completing God’s plan and being a role model to those who observe our actions.
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Year 12 ‘Farewell’ Assembly Photos
Photography by David Alexander
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Year 12 ‘Farewell’ Assembly Photos
Photography by David Alexander
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‘Pass the Hat’ On August the 21st - 25th Year 9 went on camp to Melbourne for a city experience. Before we departed we discussed in RE homeroom groups, the growing problem of homelessness in the city centre. When we arrived in Melbourne we spent the morning on a ‘City Race’ that took us around all the streets and laneways of the inner city. We saw many homeless people of various ages. It was sad to see so many people who were sleeping on the streets. We found out that the Mayor of Melbourne suggested that instead of giving money to the homeless the public should donate it to charity services who are trying to support these people in a more ongoing manner.
When we arrived back from camp 9 Gonzaga and 9 Kisai suggested that the Ignatian leaders could come together to try and raise some money to help the homeless people we had seen. We decided to ‘ pass the hat around’ and collect money for this cause as so many people on the street use a hat to collect funds. Each student was encouraged to give spare change to donate to the homeless.
We provide a free all day breakfast, shower facilities, toiletries, underwear and socks for those who need them, phone cards for young people, and a free BBQ every Tuesday held on the steps of Frontyard.’ Thanks to all of the Year 9 students who participated in this initiative. Declan Troy 9 Gonzaga
When we had raised the money we decide to send this to ‘FrontYard Youth Services’. This organisation manages to offer the following services to individuals who are homeless - ‘a chance to have a shower and change your clothes, have a chat and grab a bite to eat.
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Year 12 ‘Celebration’ Photos
Photography by David Alexander
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Year 12 ‘Celebration’ Photos
Photography by Byron Mitchell
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‘I’d Like to See That’ Year 12 Art Exhibition On Friday 20th October 9 Isore spent a period enjoying the inspiring art work displayed in our gallery and they were asked to record some of their responses. I would like to thank all of the members of the Art Department for setting up this show and allowing my English class to be a part of this experience. Below are some interesting student responses that demonstrate a level of enthusiasm for this writing experience and a true appreciation of the artwork. Mrs. Jane Alexander ‘It was wonderful to see so many people use their creativity to produce so many fantastic works of art. My favourite piece was by Aedan Gale. The photo was so amazing. He used burst photography to achieve the photograph. It was aesthetically pleasing.’ Sarah Skeen ‘There was one piece of artwork that stood out to me and that was the photograph of the person skating. I liked this image because skating is something I really enjoy. I really loved the black and white because it made the image different and unique. The angle of the photo also stood out to me, as it was a different point of view.’ Max Annadale ‘The art show was incredibly unique. Many hours had been poured into each piece and the personality and mind of each artist was reflected within each art piece. The most interesting art piece to me was ‘Australia in Technicolor.’ The unique nature of this work was a beauty to behold. Never before have I witnessed an artwork that was made by collaging different layers of plastic to make an image. The artist ‘Phoebe Humphrey’ succeeded in making each part have it’s own story. The artwork is truly beautiful.’ Matthew McInerney
‘My favourite piece of art was ‘Onamazu’ by Zac Nicholson. His two drawings showed a catfish flailing and a group of catfish following each other. I enjoyed these drawings because it made the catfish look like they had feelings. The drawing of the flailing catfish portrays a sense of power and pain because of the vicious movements. The second drawing of the catfish following each other shows them in a calmer form. It creates what I think is a land of family or friendship. The drawings are well executed. The texture of the scales doesn’t overpower the contours of the fish and they blend together to form a realistic representation of the fish.’
‘I found ‘Windows’ by Alex Thomas interesting. It had a deep story to it and is rather confronting and in your face. The painting is very dark, representing the emotions of the woman in the picture, as she is losing her freedom.’ Mitch Arumets. Thank you for your insights into the artwork’s and expressing your interpretations The Visual Art Department.
Darbi O’Meara ‘I had the opportunity to view the Year 12 art exhibition. There were so many beautiful and meaningful pieces of art that it was very difficult to choose a favourite. They all did an amazing job and it is incredible the amount of skill they have. ‘Gratitude’ by Olivia Stapleton was very simple but speaks volumes. I liked the simple illustrations as well as the small splashes of colour. It was a beautiful piece with a lovey thought behind it.’ Isabella Kelly ‘This afternoon I had the privilege of going to our art show. It was gob smacking. There was a fantastic piece of artwork by Bree Murphy bring different elements of nature together while also connecting the sculptures to human being helping to create a unique and pure memorial of life in the natural world. I related to this because I think all nature has a heart.’ Diesel McNeil ‘The Saint Ignatius art show was amazing as there were so many different forms of artwork. I knew there would be pieces that would resonate with me even when I got home.’ Kimberley Gilling
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House Athletics Carnival Photos
Photography by David Alexander
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House Athletics Carnival Photos
Photography by David Alexander
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Canteen Roster Starting October 30th Monday 30th M. Payne, M. Sideris, L. Grist Tuesday 31st L. Tigani, L. Vella, C. Lyons Wednesday Nov 1st J. Cinel, V. McKee, J. Mercado Thursday 2nd A. Rose, J. Tarleton, S. Jenkin, M. White Friday 3rd D. Kennedy, M. Kelly, N. Condon Starting November 6th Monday 6th No Canteen Student Free Day Tuesday 7th No Canteen Student Free Day Wednesday 8th M. Cartin, K. James, S. Peters, L. Hamer Thursday 9th M. White, L. Eastwood, R. Dickeson, A. Mawson Friday 10th T. Dowd-Hamilton, Needed, Needed If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258
Parents and Friends’ Association: Next Meeting: AGM
Come along on Tuesday November 14th 7.00pm in the Food Technology building.
The Annual General Meeting will be held first with the election of the Committee for 2018. This will be followed by a normal meeting.
College Fees Raffle You have to be in it to win it! First prize is College Tuition Fees for 2018*
*Fee applicable to youngest child at the College, does not include Digital Technology Program, VCAL or VET Levies or other extra curricular activities See the next page for details and order form.
Support STEM projects at the College and buy your 2017 Entertainment Book now Brochure available in the office or order online Digital version or hard copy book www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/11317f0
Be on the PFA email list to hear all the news first! Some emails are bouncing back to our Secretary. If you haven’t heard from us in a while it means we do not have your current correct email address. Email us at sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au to get on the list.
Secondhand Uniform Shop
New Opening Day and Time We now have a new committee to manage the uniform shop
Weekly opening hours Term 4 will be Wednesday 2 - 4pm Volunteers are required to assist with the weekly opening of the Uniform Shop and also special opening times coming up. On the Job Training will be provided. Year 12’s watch the newsletter for drop off days for your uniforms Contact uniform@ignatius.vic.edu.au if you want more information.
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Parents and Friend’s Association
2018 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 prizes are as follows:
1st Prize
College Tuition Fees for 2018
(Fee applicable for youngest child at the College, does not include Digital Technology, VCAL or VET Levies or other extra curricular activities.) Donated by Saint Ignatius College.
2nd Prize
$200 Noone Imagewear Voucher
3rd Prize
$75 Campion Education Voucher
4th Prize
Novel valued at $30
Raffle drawn at 2.30pm on Tuesday 12th December 2017. Proceeds from the raffle will be used for the purchase of equipment or 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 8th of December 2017. A receipt, if requested, will be sent home with students. We look forward to your support of this Fundraising event. Parents and Friends’ Association
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EDUCATION/LEARNING
insights Help young people beat exam stress by Michael Grose
Now that we are coming to the pointy end of the year many young people will start to experience the stress that comes with impending examinations. Young people respond differently to the pressure that exams present. Some will see an exam as 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. The notion of exams, particularly final-year exams, as life-defining events can be very real for students who’ve spent 13 years of schooling leading to this single moment in time. At least that’s how many see it. So as much as possible we need to help young people take a realistic view of examinations and remind them that 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 imagined when they were secondary students. Parents also need to keep our options open and be flexible about potential future pathways for our young people. However, no matter how rational parents and students manage to be, exam stress can be very real. So let’s look at some ways you can help your young person manage their stress and prepare well for their coming examinations. 1. Help them study smarter Your young person’s teachers have more than likely spent time helping them to develop smart study habits so you might want to check in and follow the teachers’ advice. However you can also pass on some of these smart study tips: Minimise the clutter around workspaces. For each study period, plan what you want to cover. Use mind maps and other aids to assist memory and organise thoughts. Take regular five-minute breaks to refresh. List issues you are unsure about and ask for help at school. 2. Develop a relaxation strategy Your young person needs to take regular breaks from the pressure and resultant stress of pending examinations, which is 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. 3. Make sure they look after themselves Good physical health affects exam performance as well as wellbeing. So make sure your young person gets 30
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minutes of exercise each day, eats regular healthy meals and takes care of their sleep. Having enough sleep is extremely important to wellbeing and exam performance. These sleep tips may help: Set a routine of going to bed and waking up at regular times. Aim for between seven and nine hours of sleep each night. Take 10 minutes time out before bed to process the day and put thoughts aside. Drink warm mild or chamomile tea to help relaxation. Play gentle, slow music to slow your heart beat down before bed. 4. Steer clear of stimulants It’s tempting for a young person to turn to stimulants such as cigarettes, caffeine, NoDoz, alcohol, marijuana, dexamphetamine and other drugs to lift study performance. Reinforce to your young person that these shortterm fixes inevitably lead to poor performance in the longer 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, help out at home and not to spend all their time in their bedrooms. Meal times can be therapeutic as they provide the opportunity for the student to talk. They’re also a good chance for parents to keep an eye on their young person’s 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, matter-of-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 to steer clear of speaking to nervous and anxious friends on the morning of the exam to minimise their own anxiety. Make sure you also do a little reality check yourself 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 parental expectation. The pressure to succeed that many young people place on themselves 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 people hears from you before he or she heads off to their exams.
Michael Grose Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s the author of 10 books for parents including Thriving! and the bestselling Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It, and his latest release Spoonfed Generation: How to raise independent children.
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Alcohol and other drug information session for parents and carers
The Cats Just Think alcohol education program has been offered to your school and your young person may or may not have participated. Regardless, we would like to invite you to an information session that outlines the program and key messages (see below). The Just Think Program for schools We have partnered with Barwon Child, Youth and Family and worked with Deakin University School of Psychology to develop a day of information and activities based upon the Smart Generation alcohol education package for use in schools. The Just Think program has some very specific messages and as with Smart Generation, is informed by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Centre: • • • • •
Consider having a no alcohol until 18 rule as a family policy Alcohol impacts the growing brain and can lead to lifetime deficits in memory and emotional regulation. Adolescent alcohol use increases the chances of injury, assault and motor vehicle accidents. Early uptake of alcohol can increase the chances that a person will struggle with managing their use over their lifetime. It is illegal to supply a person under 18 with alcohol without the express permission of their parents.
Just Think aims to inform young people about the risks of alcohol use and how to minimise these risks of use to themselves and those around them. The Just Think program does not talk to students about prescription or illicit drugs as we would not want to risk exposing someone to drugs and possibly encouraging a certain curiosity. Alcohol, we feel is different, being legal and widely promoted. The information night will consist of an outline of Just Think, its messaging and the reasoning behind it. We will also talk about illicit drugs and adolescent development and how to have conversation about alcohol and drugs and tips on setting family rules. We are happy for you to bring your children with you if you feel this is appropriate for your family. If you would like a more detailed breakdown of the content, please email or call on the numbers below If you would like to attend the session, please email myself: kgregory@geelongcats.com.au or feel free to contact me on 0419546265 or 5225 2480 to book in and/or discuss any aspect of the program.
Session date & time: Wednesday 15th November 6.00 to 9.00pm (snacks provided) Location: Deakin Community Cats Centre- Simonds Stadium Geelong Please indicate any dietary requirements Keith Gregory, Community Development Coordinator, Geelong Football Club
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SCHOOL ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT FOR ALL KIDS We’d like to hear from all parents about your experiences. For some, it’s easy to get along to school every day, for others, it can be tricky. At the Centre for Developmental Psychiatry and Psychology, Monash University, we are working with parents and schools to understand how easy or hard it is for children and teenagers with an intellectual disability to go to school. By completing our survey, you will contribute to the development of information and resources to support children and teenagers with a disability to attend school.
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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
Anakie
St Brigids
11am alternate Sundays
Anglesea
St Christopher
5:30pm (Sat) OR 6:30pm (Sat) during summer daylight saving time
Bannockburn
St John Mary Evangelist McKillop St
9:00am last Sunday of the month
Barwon Heads Holy Family
6:00pm (Sat)
Bell Park
Holy Family
8:00am, 9:30am, 11:30am (Slovenian 2nd Sun), 11:30am (Croatian not 2nd Sun), 12:30am (Croatian 2nd Sun)
Belmont
St Bernard
6.00pm (Sat), 6:30pm(Sat), 9:00am, 10:30am
Corio
St Francis Xavier
5:00pm (3rd Sat Filipino) 7:00pm(Sat), 10:30am
Drysdale
St Thomas
9.00 am
Geelong
St Mary of the Angels
6:00pm(Sat), 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:15 (Polish), 5:30pm
Geelong East
St Margaret
9:45am 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday
Geelong North St John
8:30am 10:30am(Latin Mass) Rosary 10:05am
Geelong West St Patrick
9:30am (Italian)
Geelong West Ss Peter & Paul (Ashby)
5:00pm (Sat), 11:00am (2nd & 4th Sun)
Grovedale
Nazareth
10:30am
Inverleigh
Sacred Heart
9am Sunday except last Sunday of the month
Lara
St Anthony
9.00am
Leopold
Lumen Christi
10:30am, 5:30pm
Manifold Heights
Holy Spirit
6:00pm (Sat), 11:00am (1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday)
Marshall
Rice Village
Meredith
St Joseph’s
11am alternate Sundays
Mt Moriac
St Patrick
7:00pm(Sat)
Norlane
St Thomas Aquinas
6:00pm (Sat), 10:00am
Newcomb
Christ the King
5.00pm Vigil
Newtown
St Robert
9:45am 2nd & 4th Sunday
Ocean Grove
Our Lady Star of the Sea 9:00am
Portarlington
St Patrick
9.00am
Queenscliff
Holy Trinity
11:00am
St Leonards
Ss Philip and James
6:00pm(Sat)
Torquay
St Therese
8:45am
Winchelsea
St John the Baptist
6:00pm (Sat)
Radio
Light FM, 89.9 FM
7:00am
Radio
The Pulse, 94.7 FM
10:00am
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College Calendar November 2017
October 2017 Thursday 26th
Year 10 Health & Nutrition Excursion
Thursday 26th
JSP Junior Debating - Round 1
Friday 27th Year 11 Food Studies Excursion Queen Victoria Market Monday 30th
Year 7 Immunisation
Monday 30th Year 9 Wollangarra Camp 30th October to 3rd November Monday 30th
Year 10 PE Excursion
Monday 30th
Year 8 Volleyball (Homeroom based)
Tuesday 31st
Year 11 Retreat Day
Tuesday 31st
Year 8 Volleyball (Homeroom based)
Tuesday 31st
Year 10 PE Excursion
Wednesday 1st Years 7 and 8 Tennis, Cricket, Softball, Volleyball and Water Polo Round 2 Wednesday 1st VCAA Written Exams Commence Wednesday 1st Year 8 Volleyball (Homeroom based) Wednesday 1st Year 10 PE Excursion Friday 3rd
Year 7 ‘Jump Rope for Heart’
Monday 6th
Student Free Day
Tuesday 7th Student Free Day (Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday) Wednesday 8th Years 7 and 8 Tennis, Cricket, Softball, Volleyball and Water Polo Round 3 Wednesday 8th Year 10 PE Excursion Thursday 9th
JSP Junior Debating - Round 2
Thursday 9th
Year 10 PE Excursion
Thursday 9th ‘Dance and Drama Night’ Potato Shed, 7.00pm to 9.00pm Friday 10th Whole College Assembly Student Leaders Investiture 9.00pm to 10.30pm Monday 13th
Year 10 PE Excursion
Monday 13th Year 7 Instrumental Night Potato Shed, 5.30pm to 7.00pm Tuesday 14th
Unit 2 Exams Commence
Tuesday 14th
Year 10 PE Excursion
Tuesday 14th Parents and Friends’ Association AGM and Meeting 7.00pm Food technology building Wednesday 15th Years 7 and 8 Tennis, Cricket, Softball, Volleyball and Water Polo Round 4 Thursday 16th
Year 10 Health & Nutrition Excursion
Look for the Calendar available through the Saint Ignatius College Website: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au T IGNATIUS COLLEGE SAIN
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