Edition 18 November 3rd 2016 (hr) by Saint Ignatius

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Edition 18, November 3rd 2016

College Christmas Appeal The Social Justice Committee will be conducting our annual College Christmas Appeal leading up to Christmas. Each homeroom will be given a Christmas Hamper box to be filled with non-perishable favourite Christmas items for a family in need this Christmas. Please remember those less fortunate when selecting a food item and think of the type of foods you appreciate eating at Christmas time. The type of good quality foods that we are looking for include: Plum Pudding Shortbread Fruit Cake Tinned Veges Tinned Fruit Preserves Mince Pies Custard Gingerbread Xmas napkins Ice cream topping

Coffee and tea Soft Drink Cordial Nuts Bon Bons Candy Canes Dried Fruit Lollies Chocolate Jams Biscuits

Coming Events Thanking you in anticipation of your generosity.

November 2016 Thurs 3rd JSP Debating Mon 7th VCE Unit 2 Exams begin Mon 7th to Fri 11th Nov Mon 7th Student Leadership Excursion Mon 7th Piano and Percussion Concert Tues 8th Year 9 and 10 Concert Wed 9th Year 7 - 8 GISSA Tennis, Cricket, Softball Fri 11th Student Casual Clothes Day Sat 12th ‘Class of 2006’ Alumni 10 Year Reunion Mon 14th Kickstart Mon 14th to Wed 23rd A more detailed calendar is on the last page.

From the Principal Welcome! Mosaic Evening and arrangements for classes on the day Mosaic is a very special annual community celebration for our College. All members of our school community are encouraged to attend this wonderful evening on Thursday 17th November at Costa Hall, Deakin Waterfront Campus. The Student 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. Please note: that most Years 7 – 11 students will not be required at school on Thursday 17th November 2016 so staff can prepare for the evening and students performing can rehearse. Having had the day off school it is expected that students will come to the evening instead of their classes for the day. Students in Years 7 – 11 who are performing in the evening are expected to come to school on the day for the rehearsals. Year 12 students will attend school as per their exam timetable. I look forward to joining with students, families and friends of the College to celebrate the school year.

As was the case in previous years no tickets are 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.

Year 12 exams and pathways Year 12 VCE students across the State are well and truly into their exam period. Many of our students undertaking these major assessments have sat two or more exams since last Wednesday, with this week being particularly busy. Please keep these students in your thoughts and prayers at this time that they can revise well and demonstrate their learning to the best of their abilities. Our Year 12 VCAL students have finished their classes for the year, and I wish them all the best for their next step toward employment or further study. I know some of them have already picked up an apprenticeship and others are enrolling in a vocational course for next year. So it is also important to keep them in our thoughts and prayers as they make this very significant transition from secondary school. ....continued on Page 2

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In Brief This Page: ‘From the Principal’ Pages 2: Continuation of ‘From the Principal’ Pages 3: Continuation of ‘From the Principal’ Pages 4: Memorial Garden Blessing Photos Pages 5: From Rev Fr Kevin Dillon Page 6: Faith Matters Page 7: Exam Preparation Page 8: VCAA Written Examination 2016 Page 9 and 10: Canteen Roster and PFA Page 11: College Christmas Appeal Information Page 12: ‘In the Footsteps of Mercy’ Page 13 and 14: Alumni ‘Class of 2006’ 10 year reunion Page 15 and 16: Surviving Year 12 Page 17: Raising Confident and respectful Sons Forum Page 18 to 21: Community Notice Board Page 22: College Calender

I know Mr. Bruce Connor, our Work and Further Education Coordinator, has provided support to many VCAL and VCE students and parents when they were considering possible pathways.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish Mr. Dickinson all the best for his future endeavours and sincerely thank him for his valuable contribution to student wellbeing over the past two years.

Mr. Connor remains available for the rest of the school year (and into the next school year) if any student or parent would like some support or information re pathways, courses or employment. He can be contacted by phoning our Office.

Congratulations to eLearning Coordinator and Teacher, Mr. Roddy Nash and his partner Leisha on the birth of son, Felix.

Remembrance Day

Reflection and Remembrance Garden

As you are aware, next week, Friday 11th November is Remembrance Day. We will be conducting a short memorial service for students and staff in their classes.

On behalf of our College community, I wish Mr. Nash and his family every blessing.

On Wednesday 2nd November we held the Opening and Blessing ceremony for our new Reflection and Remembrance Garden.

At the start of period 3, the College will be called to attention. Students are to remain in classrooms and to give their full attention to the ceremony broadcast over the College’s public address system, under the supervision of the teacher.

Our goal was to construct a separate, quiet space for contemplation, reflection and remembrance. We saw a need to provide a place for our school community to stop and reflect and a place to remember students and staff who died during their time at the College.

Thank you to Mr. Paul Lewis (DP) for organizing and leading this service.

To address this need, with the help of some generous donations, we have created a very special and sacred space on the west side of the Xavier Centre.

Staff news Student Wellbeing Officer Mr. Adam Dickinson will be finishing his position at our College next Thursday. Mr. Dickinson has decided to take on two new challenges. He has accepted a great opportunity with the World Challenge Expeditions Organisation. His business, “Alternative Directions,” will be facilitating student sessions across Australia prior to their World Challenge Expeditions. The sessions will be aimed at building student resilience, coping mechanisms and building relationship skills amongst other important areas. Mr. Dickinson has also been approached by “Geelong Psychological Services,” and as a result he will further establish his own private counselling practice in the local area. Mr. Dickinson has been a tremendous support to many of our students and provided valuable advice to many staff members. He has been a valued member of the Student Wellbeing Team. He will be missed by our school community.

The Reflection and Remembrance Garden contains many elements that come together to create a special area for reflection and remembrance. The garden is sectioned off and provides a sanctuary for those who want a quiet place to sit still. Memorial plaques for students who have passed away are mounted on the four large rocks in the centre of the garden. This new addition to the College grounds is a sign the College is maturing and deepening the already vibrant learning and faith community. It is another means of strengthening our sense of community. I am grateful that family members and some friends of the four students who have died during their time at the College were able to be present for the ceremony. I would also like to acknowledge and express my thanks on behalf of the College to: l Frs. Gerry Healy and Michael Richardson for leading the Blessing Ceremony; l Mr. Will Searle for his landscaping works; and l Our groundsmen, Mr. Andrew Humphrey and Mr. Brendon Jones for their work on the garden. ....continued on Page 3

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I also express our gratitude and thanks for the generous financial support of the Parents and Friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association, the Moate family (in memory of their loved wife and mother, Prue) and the Cooper family (in memory of their loved son, Ryan, Year 12 2009) that helped with the cost of the garden construction. Finally, I acknowledge with gratitude, Deputy Principal Paul Lewis for his overall coordination, enthusiasm and effort that brought this project to fruition.

Important dates for remainder of the year You can find a more comprehensive coverage of school dates on the calendar available on our website.

Best wishes

Michael Exton Principal

For your convenience I provide the following to help with your organisation for the remainder of this year: Thursday 17th November Student-free day (no classes, some students will be required at the Mosaic rehearsals, students attend the Mosaic Evening) Thursday 17th November Mosaic Evening (6pm, Costa Hall for all students and families). Wednesday 23rd November Last day for Year 11 students Thursday 24th November Last day for Year 10 students Friday 25th November Year 12 Valedictory Dinner (The Arena, North Geelong) Thursday 1st December Last day for Years 7, 8 and 9 students Tuesday 6th December Orientation day for 2017 Year 7 students.

2016 A celebration of the year showcasing our many programs and achievements at Saint Ignatius College St. Ignatius. Inspiring me to be a leader

Join the College community in an exciting evening of celebration at Mosaic 2016 Date: Thursday November 17th at Costa Hall, Deakin Waterfront Campus Time: Doors open at 6.00pm for foyer displays and perfomances Main presentation from 7.00pm in the auditorium (open from 6.45pm). No tickets required

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Reflection and Remembrance Garden Blessing Photos by David Alexander

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Two women and two men from the one family died when a malfunctioning ride flipped over at Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld on Tuesday. Police and paramedics arrived about 2.20p.m., responding to reports of an accident on the Thunder River Rapids water attraction. Two people were thrown from the ride and two were trapped inside it, Queensland Ambulance Service officer Gavin Fuller said. They were aged between 32 and their early 40’s. Park staff attempted first aid but weren’t able to save them, he said. “They had all sustained injuries that were incompatible with living,” Mr Fuller said, declining to comment on specific injuries. A witness said there was a problem with the ride several hours before one part of it flipped over. Another witness said, “There were kids on board screaming because their mum was trapped underneath”. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, who was in Queensland on Tuesday, extended condolences. “Theme parks are a place for family fun and happiness, not tragedy,” he said. “This is a very, very sad, tragic event. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost their lives”. The Thunder River Rapids is considered a tame family ride at the theme park. Up to six people are strapped into a circular cart using loose belts round the abdomen and travel down a water track.

From Fr Kevin Dillon Life is short, as we all know. And sometimes it can be cut short in just a moment. The tragedy at the Gold Coast’s “Dreamworld” Theme Park on Tuesday will have many reverberations on multiple levels. Chances are Gold Coast tourism could be hit hard, perhaps very hard. Costs of tickets at theme parks and similar places across Australia may well rise steeply if investigations into the cause of the tragedy require heavily-increased and more frequent safety inspections of the more complex rides and attractions, as they well may. But one consequence which could be a genuine positive amid the heartbreak for family and friends of those who lost their lives on Tuesday is that our nation has been reminded, as we are from time to time, that life is truly both precious and fragile, and we should never forget it. Disagreements, arguments, strained relationships between people who are family, who genuinely love one another, can so easily obscure or damage important relationships for reasons which should never see the light of day.

The reality of life as we live it, as we know it to be, is that there is no guarantee whatsoever that people whom we love, but with whom we have had some kind of dispute, will still be there, if and when we want to cross a bridge of reconciliation. There are too many true stories of people who have loved each other for decades, even a lifetime, but have parted in anger - and “something” happens to one of them. Then the other is left to grieve and ask themselves forever why they never picked up the phone to say “Sorry”. Perhaps the legacy of those who died at Dreamworld might be that some people, maybe many, will value those irreplaceable, central people in their lives just a little bit more. If so, then despite the tragedy, the tragedy of deaths of the Dreamworld victims might be eased, if even just a little. Fr Kevin Dillon, Geelong Deanery Coordinator and Association of Canonical Administrator President OAM

Harsh rebukes, ugly spats and all kinds of disagreements can be always reclaimed and redeemed - but only when the other party to the dispute is still able to listen, to speak, to offer a forgiving hug, to start again.

“The Age”, Wednesday October 26

Performance and Instrumental Events Saint Ignatius College Performances Semester 2 Date

Performance

Venue

Time

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

Tuesday November 22nd

Leopold Senior Citizens Concert

Lumen Christi Church, Leopold

1.15pm to 2.15pm

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Faith Matters Sayings of the Buddha

Meditating On These Things

“If with a pure mind a person speaks or acts, happiness follows them like a never-departing shadow.”

We live in very fortunate times. We are blessed with great abundance and security. We are offered shelter, health care and education. We also live in a time of great technological wealth and an infinite amount of information. We have the ability to communicate with people from any country, religion, age and social standing at the press of a button. We are truly blessed.

“Radiate boundless love towards the entire world.” “Just as a mother would protect her only child with her life, even so let one cultivate a boundless love towards all beings.” “Speak only endearing speech: speech that is welcomed. Speech, when it brings no evil to others, is a pleasant thing.”

With these things in mind we consider how our Catholicity and Ignatian frameworks assist us in making sense of and responding to the world. The teachings of Jesus have been considered in light of the current social and political events at all times since the resurrection. The Church in particular has developed these understandings in the context of modern times to help us be true to our faith, to help all people and bring God’s love to the world. We study these things and bring them to life at Saint Ignatius College, where all students study Religious Education from Year 7-10. In doing so they explore the core beliefs of our faith, come to an understanding of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and St Ignatius of Loyola, explore the concept of justice and the history of the Catholic Church. All of these things are designed to help the student make sense of the world, and their life today, in light of the revelation and our understanding of God. In Year 11 the students expand from this base and explore the concept of ‘Religion and Society’. Learning about other religious traditions, the interplay between both religion and secular society and the subsequent exploration and application of ethical decisions to bring the greatest good for all. To conclude this learning students venture to one of a number of external locations to further these insights. I was fortunate last week to accompany Mr Caleb Ryan and two classes of Year 11s to the Tibetan Buddhist Temple in Yuroke. The time spent in the Temple was wonderful in many ways. The students were offered a first hand insight into Buddhism. Our guide Michael spoke about Buddhism, the Buddah, Buddhist principles, offered guided meditation, answered questions and linked all of these things to the modern day. Very much like the Catholic Church, Buddhism seeks to understand ancient teachings and apply unshakable truths to the current day.

During the excursion the students were absorbed by these insights and particularly enjoyed the meditation. The basic principle of, ‘Not to do any evil; to cultivate good; to purify one’s heart - this is the teaching of all the Buddhas.’ Speaks to all people and was a much discussed understanding with our students. Being able to stop and concentrate on the perfection of these concepts is always very fulfilling and refreshing. St Ignatius offers us this very same understanding through his great spiritual gift, as he asks us to ‘Find God in all things’ and as members of Saint Ignatius College we consider this in our daily life. According to Buddhist teachings, when the Buddha was about to die he said, “I am not the first Buddha to come upon earth; nor shall I be the last. In due time, another Buddha will arise in this world, a Holy One, a Supremely Enlightened One, endowed with wisdom, in conduct auspicious, knowing the universe, an incomparable leader of men, a master of devas and men. He will reveal to you the same Eternal Truths which I have taught you. He will proclaim a religious life, wholly perfect and pure; such as I now proclaim.” In our context we may see this as a reference to Christ. He certainly fulfilled this prophecy. No matter how we view the words of the Buddha, or where these understandings of love and truth are articulated, we believe that all goodness comes from God; and that his can be sensed and understood by all people. Pope Francis today encourages us further our understanding and dialogue with non-Christian religions. Through understanding one another and working towards works of love we bring about God’s plan. In doing so we are the hands, feet, mouth and heart of God in the world today. We are very fortunate to live in such times. We are very fortunate to be able to learn from and work with people of different faiths and societies. We are very fortunate to have so much and be able to make sound choices so that we bring goodness to the world. As we bring love into the world let us always acknowledge that the source of all goodness and love is Jesus.

Yours in Christ, Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator Tibetan Buddhist Temple Yuroke Victoria

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Exam Preparation: Ten Study Tips 1. Give yourself enough time to study Don’t leave it until the last minute. While some students do seem to thrive on lastminute ‘cramming’, it’s widely accepted that for most of us, this is not the best way to approach an exam. Set out a timetable for your study. Write down how many exams you have and the days on which you have to sit them. Then organize your study accordingly. You may want to give some exams more study time than others, so find a balance that you feel comfortable with. The best way to organize your study timetable is to follow your normal school timetable, that way there will be equal time allocated for each subject.

2. Organize your study space Make sure you have enough space to spread your textbooks and notes out. Have you got enough light? Is your chair comfortable? Are your computer games out of sight? Try and get rid of all distractions, and make sure you feel as comfortable and able to focus as possible. For some people, this may mean almost complete silence; for others, background music helps. Some of us need everything completely tidy and organized in order to concentrate, while others thrive in a more cluttered environment. Think about what works for you, and take the time to get it right.

3. Use flow charts and diagrams Visual aids can be really helpful when revising. At the start of a topic, challenge yourself to write down everything you already know about a topic - and then highlight where the gaps lie. Closer to the exam, condense your revision notes into one-page diagrams. Getting your ideas down in this brief format can then help you to quickly recall everything you need to know during the exam.

4. Practice on old exams One of the most effective ways to prepare for exams is to practice taking past versions. This helps you get used to the format of the questions, and - if you time yourself - can also be good practice for making sure you spend the right amount of time on each section.

5. Explain your answers to others

9. Plan your exam day

Parents and little brothers and sisters don’t have to be annoying around exam time!

Make sure you get everything ready well in advance of the exam - don’t leave it to the day before to suddenly realize you don’t know how you are getting to school, or what you’re supposed to bring.

Use them to your advantage. Explain an answer to a question to them. That will help you to get it clear in your head, and also to highlight any areas where you need more work.

6. Organize study groups with friends Get together with friends for a study session. You may have questions that they have the answers to and vice versa. As long as you make sure you stay focused on the topic for an agreed amount of time, this can be one of the most effective ways to challenge yourself.

7. Take regular breaks While you may think it’s best to study for as many hours as possible, this can actually be counterproductive.

Check all the rules and requirements on the VCAA website. Work out how long it will take to get there - then add on some extra time. You really don’t want to arrive feeling frazzled. You could also make plans to travel to the exam with friends or classmates, as long as you know they’re likely to be punctual!

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Drink plenty of water

As a final tip, remember that being well hydrated is essential for your brain to work at its best. Make sure you keep drinking plenty of water throughout your revision, and also on the exam day.

If you were training for a marathon, you wouldn’t try and run 24 hours a day! Likewise studies have shown that for long-term retention of knowledge, taking regular breaks really helps. Try not to feel guilty about being out enjoying the sunshine instead of hunched over your textbooks. Remember Vitamin D is important for a healthy brain!

8. Snack on ‘brain food’ Keep away from junk food! You may feel like you deserve a treat, or that you don’t have time to cook, but what you eat can really have an impact on energy levels and focus. Keep your body and brain well-fuelled by choosing nutritious foods that have been proven to aid concentration and memory, such as fish, nuts, seeds, yogurt and blueberries. The same applies on exam day - eat a good meal before the test, based on foods that will provide a slow release of energy throughout. Sugar may seem appealing, but it won’t help when your energy levels crash an hour or so later.

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VCAA Written Examinations 2016 VCAA Written Examinations 2016

Wednesday 9.00am – 12.15pm 26 October

English, English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Thursday 9.00am – 11.45am 27 October Psychology

Friday 9.00am – 11.45am 28 October Biology

Monday 9.00am – 10.45am 31 October Further Mathematics Examination 2

2.00pm – 3.45pm

Further Mathematics Examination 1

3.00pm – 5.15pm Business Management

Tuesday Melbourne Cup Public Holiday 1 November Wednesday 9.00am – 10.15am 2 November Mathematical Methods Examination 1

Thursday 9.00am – 10.45am 3 November

3.00pm – 5.15pm

11.45am – 2.00pm

3.00pm – 5.15pm

Product Design and Technology

Mathematical Methods Examination 2

Specialist Mathematics Examination 1

Literature

Music Performance

Outdoor and Environmental Studies History: Revolutions

Friday 9.00am – 10.15am 4 November

Monday 9.00am – 10.45am 7 November

Tuesday 9.00am – 11.45am 8 November

11.45am – 2.00pm

3.00pm – 5.15pm

Specialist Mathematics Examination 2

2.00pm – 3.45pm Visual Communication Design

Chemistry

Physics

Health and Human Development

11.45am – 2.00pm

Wednesday 9.00am – 11.45am 9 November

2.00pm – 4.15pm

Legal Studies

Thursday 9.00am – 10.45am 10 November Studio Arts

Monday 9.00am – 10.45am 14 November Systems Engineering

11.45am – 2.00pm

3.00pm – 5.15pm

Religion and Society

Media

11.45am – 2.00pm

3.00pm – 5.15pm

Indonesian Second Language

Italian

Friday 9.00am – 10.45am 11 November Food and Technology

Tuesday 9.00am – 10.45am 15 November Theatre Studies

Wednesday 16 November

Physical Education

Please Note: All examinations will be held in the MacKillop Centre. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your exam.

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Canteen Roster Starting 7th November Monday 7th C. Smith, E. Carpenter, B. Downey Tuesday 8th M. Dunstan, L. Vella M. Heffernan, L. Tigani, S.Crawley Wednesday 9th K. Walker, C. Ford, K. James, Needed Thursday 10th M. Gill, M. White, L. Eastwood, Needed Friday 11th M. Sideris, G. Gandolfo, T. Dowd-Hamilton Starting 14th November Monday 14th I. Beuer, S. Schwaiger, Needed Tuesday 15th V. Durbidge, L. Vella, A. Schneider, A. Rose Wednesday 16th R. Hay, L. Eastwood, L. Hamer, Needed Thursday 17th No Canteen Student Free Day Friday 18th 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

Saint Ignatius College Parents and Friends’ Association 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 main prize is:

1st Prize: College Tuition Fees for 2017

(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. Proceeds from the raffle will be used for the purchase of equipment or support projects to benefit staff and students of the College. There are 6 other prizes in the draw, see the next page for details

Raffle will be drawn on Tuesday 6th December 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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27 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale. Vic. 3222 T: (03) 5251 1136 F: (03) 5251 3547 E: registrar@ignatius.vic.edu.au W: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au ABN: 59 345 224 293

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2017 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 2017

(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.

2nd & 3rd Prize

$100 Noone Imagewear Voucher

4th Prize

$100 Campion Education Voucher

5th - 7th Prize

Thesaurus

Raffle will be drawn on Tuesday 6th December 2016. 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 2nd of December 2016. Purchased tickets will be sent home with students. We look forward to your support of this Fundraising event. Parents and Friends’ Association

Please return the section below to your student’s Homeroom Teacher, the Office or it can be processed over the phone on 5251 1136 during Office hours (8.30am to 4pm Monday to Friday).

Parents and Friends’ Association College Fees Raffle 2017 Student Name:

Homeroom:

Number of Tickets Required:

@ $25.00 = $

A receipt for the purchase of tickets will be supplied on request. Payment Method:

Cash / Cheque / Credit Card

Card Details: Name on Card: Card No: Expiry Date:

CV: /

Signature:

Please Note: If Credit Card details are supplied, these will be deleted once used as mandated by current Credit Card privacy regulations.

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Coffee and tea Soft Drink Cordial Nuts Bon Bons Candy Canes Dried Fruit Lollies Chocolate Jams Biscuits

Thanking you in anticipation of your generosity.

The Class of 2006 committee invites you to the 10-year reunion

Partners, family and friends are warmly welcomed.

Saturday 12th November 2016

4pm – 6pm at the College. • Meet in the new Art Gallery for Afternoon tea and catch up with your old schoolmates. • Tour of the College and marvel at how the school has grown and developed. • Have a drink & some finger food back in the Art Gallery. Reunion to continue at a Geelong venue once numbers are known. Cost: $10 per person

Children free

RSVP: Thursday 10th November, 2016 Bookings required: Trybooking www.trybooking.com/235607 Enquiries: sicgalumni@ignatius.vic.edu.au Saint Ignatius College Geelong 27 Peninsula Drive Drysdale. 3222 www.ignatius.vic.edu.au

Remember to update your contact details on the website PORTAL- Old Ignatians, so you can be hear about our alumni events and opportunities.

Surviving year 12 Fact sheet for parents

Supporting your Year 12 student Year 12 is considered by some to be the most important year of schooling. There is an enormous amount of pressure on Year 12 students and it comes from parents, teachers, schools and the students themselves. There are a number of ways parents can support their children as they work through their final year of schooling.

Balance It’s important that you make sure your teenager has lots of opportunities to play sport or pursue an artistic activity like drama or music. Also, try to make sure that they spend time with their family, and friends.

Routine Parents can do lots of things to help teenagers develop smart study habits. These skills do not develop automatically and parents will need to be patient while these new habits develop and the old, unhelpful ones are discarded.

A study-friendly home Environment It is important to make your home a place where it is easy for your teenager to think.

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Help eliminate distractions such as television, radio, MP3 player, talking, noisy younger children, or cluttered work areas. It is impossible to watch TV and study. Show how important schoolwork is by keeping the TV off during study time. • Keep your conversation to a minimum and encourage younger children to use this time as their study time or quiet time, too. • Provide physical conditions that help concentration, such as good lighting, cool temperatures and a table or desk with a supportive chair. • The work area should be neat, have enough space for writing and reading, and should be kept clear of any clutter. • Remind them to sit with good posture in a comfortable chair. Lying down may be so relaxing that it interferes with concentration.

Making time to study You can support your teenager by helping him or her focus on their study. • Schedule study time. Study times should be scheduled for whenever there are the fewest distractions or interruptions. If your teenager needs help to establish a routine, have a chat about which times could be best used for studying. Set that time aside on at least five days a week. Use the afternoon or early evening as study time, as this leaves time later in the evening for relaxing activities.

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• Plan study in two 50 minute blocks with a 15 minute break. One 50 minute slab of study is better than several hours full of distractions and interruptions. Use a kitchen timer or an alarm clock to signal breaks and to indicate the end of study time.

At exam time The exam results do not represent your teenager’s future. The end of secondary school is the start of the next and usually more exciting time in your teenager’s life. The moment the exams are over, celebrate. Such a celebration is crucial, as the message you will be reinforcing is that the final score is incidental. Getting through high school is a wonderful achievement in itself.

When the exam results arrive This period can be even more uncomfortable than the exams because everyone feels so helpless. There is always the potential that your teenager might fall short of his or her predicted scores, and the goal of achieving a place at his or her chosen university, TAFE or apprenticeship might seem unreachable. This can result in weeks of anxious waiting. Everyone in the family is treading on eggshells, and when the results do finally arrive, quite often the family can be too emotionally drained to celebrate or regroup. You need to recognise that feeling onedge or uneasy is a natural response. Talk to your teenager about the way he or she is feeling and the choices and options available. Let him or her know that both you and their school are supportive.

When the results are not what your teenager hoped

• give your teenager positive feedback whenever possible

Don’t be fooled if your teenager appears to be indifferent to his or her results. Almost all students care deeply about their results and about the attitudes of their friends and relatives.

• encourage your teenager to take study breaks when necessary

• Encourage your teenager to talk and reassure him or her. Reassure your teenager that failing an exam doesn’t mean he or she is a failure, and that while you may all be disappointed in the results, you are not disappointed in him or her. • If your teenager was after a score that would allow him or her into a particular university course, reassure him or her that all is not lost, with thousands of university places being offered through the preference process. • Put things into perspective. Reassure your teenager that everyone loses out at some time or other, and failing an exam isn’t the end of the world. He or she could re-sit and do better; or decide to go a different route next time. • Encourage your teenager to look for positive ways forward, to consider all the options available. Your teenager may want to consider completing Year 13, working or travelling for a year, or doing an internship. A career counsellor or university advisor may be able to help.

• remember, the final year is about your teenager, not you • help your teenager put, and keep, the year in perspective • keep an eye on his or her emotional health – look for changes in sleeping or eating habits, and see your GP if you are worried • let your teenager know that you’re there when he or she needs you • encourage your teenager to believe in themself.

Don’t • nag • overload your teenager with domestic chores • tell your teenager to work harder or he or she will fail.

The research According to the Mission Australia Youth Survey in 2012, coping with stress and school or study problems remain major concerns for respondents.1 Research has shown that Year 12 can increase rates of depression, anxiety2, suicidal thoughts3 and even suicide.4 In particular, the fear of failure and the apparent lack of prospects as a result of poor results in Year 12 were identified as major stressors for many young people. As well as managing school, many young people were also trying to cope with work, family and social commitments. The cumulative effect of these demands appears to be leaving many young people feeling besieged and struggling to cope.

References 1 2 3

Mission Australia (2012) Youth Survey 2012; page 5. Gough D, Edwards H (2006) Pressure takes big toll on students. The Age Newspaper, April 16 2006 McGraw, K., Moore, S., Fuller, A. and Bates, G. (2008), Family, peer and school connectedness in final year secondary school students. Australian Psychologist, 43: 27–37 Robotham, J. (2003), Suicide linked to pressure of HSC. Sydney Morning Herald Newspaper, January 23, 2003

• Tell your teenager that whatever happens, you will be behind him or her 100 per cent.

Where to find more information

Do’s and don’ts

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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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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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Community Notice Board

CITY OF GREATER GEELONG IMMUNISATION SERVICE Provided by BARWON HEALTH Immunisation Centre Belmont CHC Barwon Health 1-17 Reynolds Road, Belmont, 3216. (Please note that this is the Barwon Health building, not the MCH building)

Immunisation Hours Wednesday morning (Appointment only) 9 am - 12.30pm Open sessions (No appointment required) Wed and Friday afternoons 1.30pm - 4.45pm Saturday morning (Appointment only) 08.30am – 12.15pm

Corio Community Health Centre 2 Gellibrand St, Corio, 3214.

Every Wednesday 9.30am - 11.45am (No appointment required)

Newtown “Ariston” 245 Pakington St, Newtown, 3220.

1st Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required) 2nd and 4th Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required) rd 3 Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required) AS OF 1st JULY 2016

Ocean Grove -Boorai Centre (behind Aquatic Centre) 4-50 Shell Rd, Ocean Grove, 3226.

Newcomb Community Health Centre 104-108 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb AS OF 1st JULY 2016 Newcomb Library meeting room (upstairs) Crn Wilsons Rd & Bellarine Highway, 1st and 3rd Friday of each month 9.30 – 11.45am Newcomb, 3219. Appointments are only required for Belmont on Wednesday and Saturday Mornings

Criteria for FREE Vaccines on the National Immunisation Program Schedule The vaccinee will need to reside in Australia and hold one of the following: 1) Medicare card or be eligible to hold a Medicare card 2) Australian citizenship 3) Permanent visa or have applied for a permanent visa. Open on Geelong Cup Day Closed - All public holidays including Easter Saturday. Closed between Christmas and the New Year

For all enquiries phone 4215 6962

If you require Immunisation Records, please email: your name, date of birth, and address to immune@barwonhealth.org.au

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Community Notice Board Invites you to an Information Night on:

Travel Health Geelong Concert Band Inc. Presents

30 Years of

Are you planning an overseas/adventure holiday? Come along for an entertaining evening discussing vaccinations, first aid supplies, and preventing and managing problems associated with high altitudes, adverse weather conditions and gastric nasties.

Reflection

Wednesday 9th November 6.30 – 8pm

1987– 2016

At: Kardinia Health 2 –18 Colac Road, Belmont

Saturday November 5th @ 7:30pm

Presenters: Dr Michael Roberts

Costa Hall, Deakin University

RSVP essential: by 8th November 2016 email: community.forum@kardiniahealth.com.au

Tickets @ GPAC

or phone 03 5202 9333

For more information:

Gold Coin Donation

www. geelongconcertband.wordpress.com

Can Saver Plus assist you with high school costs? Join Saver Plus and match your savings, dollar for dollar, up to $500 for educational costs including: • • • • •

school uniforms and text books computers, laptops and tablets excursions and camps sports equipment, uniforms and lessons music tuition and instrument hire.

You may be eligible if you have a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card, are at least 18 years old, have some regular income from work (you or your partner) and have a child at school or study yourself.

Contact Amanda Vernon your local Saver Plus Worker: (03) 5278 8122 or avernon@bethany.org.au Saver Plus was developed by ANZ and the Brotherhood of St Laurence and is delivered across Greater Geelong by Bethany. The program is funded by ANZ and the Australian Government.

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College Calendar November 2016

November 2016 Thursday 3rd

JSP Debating

Thursday 17th

Friday 4th

Year 10 Surfing: Andres

Thursday 17th Mosaic Awards and Performance Evening Foyer Displays from 6.00pm Awards and Performances from 7.00pm Costa Hall, Deakin University Waterfront Campus

Monday 7th VCE Unit 2 Exams Begin Mon. 7th November to Fri. 11th November Monday 7th Student Leadership Excursion Melbourne Convention Centre Monday 7th

Year 10 Surfing: Kostka

Monday 7th Piano and Percussion Concert Potato Shed, 7.00pm to 8.30pm Tuesday 8th

Year 10 Surfing: Loyola

Tuesday 8th

Year 9 and 10 Concert

Student Free Day - Mosaic Evening

Monday 21st Year 10 Exams Begin Mon. 21st to Thurs. 24th November Monday 21st Student Leadership Excursion Melbourne Convention Centre Tuesday 22nd Leopold Senior Citizens’ Concert Lumen Christi Church, Leopold 12 noon to 2.30pm

Wednesday 9th Year 7 - 8 GISSA Tennis, Cricket, Softball

Wednesday 23rd Year 11 Final Day

Wednesday 9th Year 10 Surfing: Morse

Thursday 24th

Year 10 Final Day Year 12 Valedictory Dinner

Thursday 10th

Year 10 Surfing: Briant

Friday 25th

Thursday 10th

Year 7 Instrumental Rehearsal

Friday 11th

Remembrance Day Service

Monday 28th Jesuit Schools’ Student Leaders Conference Loyola Senior High School, Mt Druitt

Friday 11th

Student Casual Clothes Day

Friday 11th

Year 10 Surfing: Andres

Saturday 12th

Alumni ‘Class of 2006’ 10 Year Reunion

Monday 14th Kickstart Year 11 (Year 12 in 2017) orientation Mon 14th to Wed 23rd November Monday 14th Mosaic Awards Rehearsal College Gym 12.30pm to 1.30pm Monday 14th

Year 10 Environmental Incursion

Monday 14th Year 7 Instrumental Shows 5.30pm and 7.00pm Wednesday 16th Year 7 - 8 GISSA Tennis, Cricket, Softball

Monday 28th Year 9 Exams Begin Mon. 28th Nov. to Thurs. 1st Dec.

December 2016 Thursday 1st

Year 7, 8 and 9 Final Day

Thursday 1st

Year 7 Italian Magic Performance

Thursday 1st PFA Second Hand Uniform Shop Open 9.00am to 3.00pm Friday 2nd

Year 7 in 2017 ‘Singles Day’

Friday 2nd PFA Second Hand Uniform Shop Open 9.00am to 3.00pm Monday 5th PFA Second Hand Uniform Shop Open 10.00am to 3.00pm Tuesday 6th

Year 7 in 2017 ‘Orientation Day’

Important Dates Calendar available through the Saint Ignatius College Website: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au T IGNATIUS COLLEGE SAIN

Saint Ignatius College Geelong

27 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale, Victoria. 3222 E: info@ignatius.vic.edu.au T: 03 5251 1136 www.ignatius.vic.edu.au A Jesuit Partner School