Newsletter
Edition 2, February 23rd 2017
From the Principal
Coming Events February 2017 Thurs 23rd. VCAL Parent Information Evening for Years 11 and 12 Fri 24th. Year 11 VCAL Excursion Fri 24th. Year 8 ‘Spirit of ANZAC’ Excursion Sun 26th Geelong All Schools’ Swim Carnival Mon 27th. Year 9/10 and 11/12 GISSA Cricket Years 7-12 GISSA Tennis Mon 27th. Year 10 Parent Information Evenings A more detailed calendar is on the last page.
Welcome!
Lent
Today we commenced the fourth week of the academic year and I am very pleased that overall the school year has commenced very well. We have already held a number of major events that have ‘set the scene’ for the new year - promoting our values, our Ignatian Story and sense of community - as well as encouraging students to make the most of their wonderful opportunities at Saint Ignatius to grow and develop themselves.
Next Wednesday we commence the Lent period in the liturgical calendar of the Church year with the celebration of ‘Ash Wednesday.’
Themes that have underpinned our encouragement to our students as we begin the new year include: we have high expectations for our students, we want our students and school to be ‘outstanding,’ we have pride in our College as we celebrate its ten-year anniversary, we nurture and support a strong learning culture, we are women and men for others - we support each other to build a strong school community and we support those in need in the wider community. And these link very well with the theme chosen by the senior student leaders for this year - “Believe we can Be More.”
Lent is a period of forty days leading to the high point of the Church’s year, Easter. During Lent we are encouraged to reflect on our lives in the light of the example of Jesus. How are we travelling with our faith life? How can we improve our spiritual life and our relationship with God? What about our prayer life, worship and praise involvement, level of charity and service to others? We are encouraged to make Lent a special time to reflect on and redirect our lives where necessary so we are in better alignment of our ways to the values, actions and truths of the Gospel. As we will be conducting our Annual House Swimming Carnival on Ash Wednesday we will conduct our normal Ash Wednesday liturgy, involving the distribution of ashes, on next Thursday morning during Homeroom time. ....continued on Page 2
A Jesuit Partner School
In Brief
From the Principal (cont.)
This Page: Continuation of ‘From the Principal’ Page 3 and 4: Continuation of ‘From the Principal’ Page 4: Bishop Edwards’ visit Page 5: Parent Information Evenings Photos Page 6: From Rev Fr Kevin Dillon and Scholarship details Page 7: Faith Matters Page 8: ‘Welcome Mass’ Photos Page 9: Reflection and Remembrance Garden and We are Ignatian Page 10 and 11: Swimming Carnival and Program Page 12: Open Day 2017 Page 13: Canteen Roster and Parents and Friends’ Association Page 14: Ash Wednesday and beginning of lent and SRC Update Page 15: Catwalk Fashions Lunchtime Club Page 16: New Humanities ebook Page 17: Project Compassion and Ignatian Leaders for 2017 Page 18: Financial Assistance Information for Parents Page 19: St Thomas Fun Day Page 20 and 21: “Why it’s more important than ever to foster positive relationships in children and young people” by Michael Grose Page 22 to 26: Community Notice Board Page 27: College Calendar
Each student will be marked on the forehead with the Sign of the Cross in Ashes as part of this prayerful liturgy as a call to ‘Repent and believe in the Good News.’ Ash Wednesday also begins our efforts as a College community to raise our consciousness and much needed funds for CARITAS through “Project Compassion”. These funds support many disadvantaged and needy communities in Australia and overseas. Our Religious Education Learning Area Leader, Mr Caleb Ryan, provides information about our action for this awareness and fundraiser on Page ??.
Visit by Bishop Edwards We warmly welcomed Bishop Mark Edwards to our College on Tuesday 14th February. This was his first visit to us and I am grateful he was able to spend most of the day meeting students and staff and in particular, saying Mass at St Thomas Church for some of our students and staff. Bishop Edwards, pictured on the cover of this newsletter with the College executive, was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Western Region mid last year. This vacancy came about as a result of Bishop Vincent Long’s appointment as Bishop of Parramatta in NSW.
Beginning of Year Masses Our three opening school Masses (Tuesday 21st February) at St Thomas Church were wonderful opportunities to thank God, pray for God’s blessing on the new school year and encourage students to respond positively to God’s gifts and the opportunities the school year will bring. Thank you to Fr Kevin Dillon and Fr Gerry Healy (Years 8 & 10), Fr Michael Richardson and Fr Gerry Healy (Years 9 & 11) and Fr Gerry Healy (Years 7 & 12) for celebrating Mass for us. Thank you to Mr Paul Lewis, Mr Brendan Nicholls and our Liturgy Captain, Rhys Lowther, for their work to organise these Masses. Thank you also to Mrs Linda Pape and our choir students and some musicians who led the singing and music for us. At each Mass the Homeroom Ignatian Leaders were commissioned for their leadership roles. I congratulate all students who applied for a Homeroom leadership position and reminded those who were successful of the responsibility that goes with ‘the badge’.
Please see the list provided on Page ?? of this Newsletter for the names of the 2017 Student Homeroom Ignatian Leaders.
House Swimming Carnival Later in this newsletter, Mr Andrew Philp (Sport Coordinator) has advertised, with more details, the Annual House Swimming Carnival to be held on next Wednesday (1st March) at Kardinia Pool, Geelong. Parents will receive a letter with permission slip attached via their daughter / son that also has more details about this compulsory College event. All Year 7 - 12 students are required to attend with and unless there is good reason, participate. Can I please reinforce the requirement that all students attend with the intention of participating if they can? Whole school events like this one are important and as a college we have a clear expectation that all students take an appropriately full and active part in our co-curricular provisions.
Parent Information Evenings We have conducted Parent Information Evenings for Years 7, 8, 9 and Years 11 and 12 VCE over the last week or so. I have received very positive feedback from many parents about the evenings and I thank all parents who were able to attend for their support of our college. We welcome feedback about college events with a view to continually improving what we offer. You can write, ring (Ph. 52511136) or e-mail the college (info@ignatius.vic.edu.au) any constructive comments. Please address the comments to the main organiser; in the case of the information evenings this would be the relevant Year Level Coordinator (YLC.) Thank you to the YLCs (Ms Tory Wood, Ms Deb Hodge, Mr Ben Collyer, Ms Kristin Williamson and Mr Joe Mclean) and their staff team for providing these evenings.
VCAL Parent Information Evening A reminder that the Years 11 and 12 VCAL Parent Information Evening will be held this evening at St Thomas Church and commence at 7 pm. ....continued on Page 3
A Jesuit Partner School
2
Parents and Friends’ Association (PFA) The PFA is a very positive and important support for our community. They held their first meeting for the year on Tuesday 7th February. I want to recognise the generous and valuable contribution parents can and do make to our school community through membership of this group. Thank you to all members of this group and in particular the current office bearers: Mrs Jo Britt President Ms Cathy Dykes Secretary Mrs Clare Gordon Treasurer Ms Lisa Bell Board Representative Mrs Sharon Van Ingen Secondhand Uniform Shop Please consider coming along to the next PFA meeting on Tuesday 2nd May. You should have received a ‘bookmark’ via your daughter / son form the PFA that lists the meeting dates for the year. Many of the members of this group have given generous service to the school community for a number of years and it is obviously important that we have new parents join this group each year to replace those who finish up. So I encourage all parents to please consider joining this group - a strong PFA will strengthen our school community and improve outcomes for all students! There are a variety of ways parents can help out. The College canteen helpers are vital to helping us provide a canteen service to our students. Many parents and friends of the College have put their name down to help in the canteen and I encourage you to consider contacting our Canteen Manager, Mrs Sandra Woodall, to offer your services. Some of the ways the PFA supports our school community include: running fundraisers and social events, helping out at school functions, organizing working bees, encouraging and supporting a sustainable school environment and running a second-hand uniform shop. I ask all parents to please support the PFA where you can as their work benefits all students.
Board Meeting The College Board will meet for the first meeting of the year this evening. The Board comprises a group of very committed and enthusiastic women and men who on behalf of the Canonical Administrators provide overall management of the college. The Board Members are as follows: Mr Tony Frizza (Chairperson) Fr Kevin Dillon (President of Canonical Administrators) Mr Rob Laidler (Jesuit Provincial Education Delegate representative) Fr Linh Tran (Canonical Administrator) Fr James Puppady (Canonical Administrator) Mr Peter Cooper (Xavier College Representative) Ms Lisa Bell (PFA representative) Mr Darren Henry Mr Steve Gibbs Mr Toby O’Connor Mr Michael Exton (Principal) Mrs Annette Chidzey (Deputy Principal) Mr Paul Lewis (Deputy Principal) Mr Michael Timms (Deputy Principal) Mr David Fitzgerald (Business Manager) Mrs Kim Abbott (Board Coordinator)
Road Safety All drivers travelling to and from our College are reminded of the need to adhere to traffic sign requirements at all times. To promote safety I remind our community that the speed limit on Andersons Road is: 40 km/h (morning and afternoon); and 60 km/h (all other times.) The speed limit on Peninsula Drive is 40 km/h (all times.) Please approach the intersection of Andersons Road and Peninsula Drive with care and in particular when approaching the school crossing near this intersection. When attending after hours events at the College please do not park in the St Thomas Primary School carpark.
Victorian Curriculum - Digital Technologies Digital Technologies is a new discipline under the Technology Learning Area and has been incorporated into the Victorian Curriculum since the beginning of this year. Some aspects of this discipline can be covered as part of a separate subject and others are covered across various subject areas. This subject goes further than developing student ICT knowledge and skills as a general capability, for example, knowing about and how to use spreadsheets or slideshows. According to the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), “In Digital Technologies, students use computational thinking and information systems to analyse, design and develop digital solutions.” At Saint Ignatius, we have commenced our implementation of this new subject by revising the Year 7 “e-Learning” subject, taught in previous years, and renaming it “Digital Technologies” that commenced this year. Our plan is to then introduce Digital Technologies as a subject into Year 8 next year and then as part of our Years 9 and 10 programs.
Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner The Catholic Education Commission of Victoria Ltd (CECV) has encouraged Principals to alert staff, parents and students to the Office of the Children’s eSafety Commission and to make use of the available resources to help manage the risks associated with online environments. The Office of the Children’s eSafety Commission and the CECV have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support schools in addressing incidents of cyberbullying among Australian children and help strengthen resolution practices. The eSafety Commission website, www.esafety.gov.au provides online safety education for children and young people, a complaints and reporting page for those who experience serious cyberbullying and an investigation service through the Online Content Scheme. The iParent page helps build parent understanding about the digital environment. It provides updated information on children’s technology-use and guidance for using safety settings on ....continued on Page 4
A Jesuit Partner School
3
web-connected devices, tips for choosing movies and games and strategies for keeping young people safe online. The Catholic Education Commission of Victoria Ltd (CECV) is committed to ensuring the ongoing safety of children and young people and supporting Catholic schools to cultivate safe, inclusive school communities. The Office of the Children’s eSafety Commission is a Commonwealth initiative that supports young people to have positive online experiences and seeks to empower all Australians to explore the online world safely.
The Enhancing Online Safety for Children Act 2015 established the Commissioner whose functions include promoting online safety for children and coordination of authorities and agencies relating to online safety for children.
Best wishes
Michael Exton Principal
Individuals concerned about a criminal online activity should contact the local police or call Crime Stoppers toll-free on 1800 333 000. Reports to Crime Stoppers can be made anonymously.
Bishop Edwards’ visit to Saint Ignatius College We had a special visit on Tuesday February 14th from our local Bishop, Bishop Mark Edwards OMI DD. In planning his visit Bishop Edwards indicated his aim was to meet ‘all of us’ and throughout the day he was able to visit about ten classes. He took great delight in meeting and talking with many, many students. He also had occasion to meet a large number of staff - both formally and informally. Further to this Bishop Mark celebrated Mass with the theme of mercy for 130 staff and students, through this Mass he also concluded our celebrations of the Jubilee Year of Mercy. His homily for those at Mass was to focus on one thing that might offer mercy to another and then act upon it.
He guided us in saying: “Just as Jesus offered mercy, we also should reach out to those around us; especially those who are removed from us. Looking out for those who we may not know well or may have difficulties with brings us closer to God.” After Mass, he met with one of our Year 11 Religion and Society classes, who had prepared questions for him about their studies and about his own life and work.
He was so very kind to all he met and during his visit offered us an example of the good shepherd. It was a wonderful experience for us at Saint Ignatius and we are very fortunate that the Bishop was able to visit so soon after his installation as Auxiliary Bishop for our region. Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator
It was wonderful to have an ‘expert’ with us and the students were touched by his honest and insightful responses.
Bishop Edwards talking to students during the Mass on Tuesday (left) and below with Elly Davis (Year 8)
A Jesuit Partner School
4
Parent Information Evenings Photos
Photography by David Alexander
A Jesuit Partner School
5
Grant Hackett has contacted his family to tell them he is safe, after they issued a public plea for help to find him when he went missing this morning. The Hackett family took to the media to raise their concerns for the welfare of the 36-year-old Olympic champion, after he checked out of a Gold Coast hotel this morning and vanished in what his father Nev Hackett described as a “disturbed” state of mind. Mr Hackett said police had found his son after a member of the public called to tell them where he was. “Police officers are happy he’s alive and sober. He’s told the police officers he just wants to hide from everybody.” He said Grant sent his mother a text message to tell her he loved her, but could not talk any further. “He’s in hiding from everybody, including us.” “I think he’s very, very embarrassed, but let’s see how things go.” He said things had been “pretty tough” for the family today.
From Rev Fr Kevin Dillon What would you say were the ten most significant inventions of the twentieth century?
training and discipline, often from the age of just six or seven years. Children can grow up knowing, seeking nothing else. They become national heroes, gold medallists, world record holders - until it’s all over. Then what?
One internet site listed them as: No. 10: Nuclear Power; No. 9: The Personal Computer; No. 8: The Aeroplane; No. 7: The car; No. 6: Rockets and satellites; No. 5: The Submarine; No. 4: Antibiotics; No. 3: Television; No. 2: The Internet, and No. 1:(wait for it)...Radio !
There will some, maybe many who, having cheered Grant Hackett’s gold medal swims at both the Sydney and Athens Olympics, are looking in critical judgement at his multiple falls and issues in recent years since his retirement.
You might like to devise your own. But there is at least one innovation different from those above about which we still have much to learn: the sporting celebrity.
Hopefully, they will be few - for very few of us are subject to the sort of adulation which might look so wonderful on the outside, but which can become so easily intolerable - for any number of reasons.
Other eras, other centuries have had their “champions”, but the international fame, fortune and adulation that accompanies major sporting success in this era of electronic communication has no parallel in earlier times. But the hero-worship and extraordinary wealth still come at a price. Being recognised all over the globe, wherever you go, whatever you do, can so quickly become tiresome, then unbearable. The hopes of a nation or of many nations, and the accompanying expectations can deliver (at the time) abounding joy, or bitter disappointment if success is not achieved. For those whose sporting prowess is individual, not team-based, the burden can be even heavier. Athletics, tennis, swimming require year after year of
Grant Hackett has a family who love him and are worried sick about him. He has had the strength of a multiple Olympic gold medallist, but that is in the past. Now he needs the support and the prayers of those who in happier times have cheered him across the finish line. And he deserves these - for there but for the grace of God can go any one of us. Yes, the weight of a nation’s hopes and expectations can truly be burdensome. Rev Fr Kevin Dillon, Geelong Deanery Coordinator and Association of Canonical Administrator President OAM
Scholarships Open for Year 7 2018 students The College Scholarship Application Link is now open on our College Website. The Scholarship which provides $1200 towards the yearly fees if successful is open to students looking to enrol in Year 7 2018. If you are interested in having your child sit the scholarship exam go to the College website: http://www.ignatius.vic.edu.au/ enrolments-Scholarships and click on the scholarship link. An application fee of $50 is payable with the College funding the remainder of the cost. The Scholarship test date will be Wednesday March 8th, 2017
The Scholarship Selection Test (SST) we will use is produced and marked by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). Scholarship level - LEVEL 1 is Year 7. Please drop your child at the College Office by 3.45pm on the day of the test and pick them up from the office at 6.40pm. Candidates will have a 10 minute break during the examination.
Close of online Scholarship Applications will be Sunday February 26th, 2017.
Results Parents will be informed via mail as to whether their daughter/son has either been awarded or not awarded a scholarship.
It is anticipated that letters will be mailed around mid June 2017. If after registering, your child is unable to attend the SST, please inform our office on 5251 1136 as soon as possible. The SST is quite costly to the College and we would need to inform ACER immediately so we are not charged for your child. Please note this application is for a Scholarship Test only, you must still apply for a College Enrolment for 2018 through the normal process (Please see our College Website for details). Saint Ignatius College Enrolment applications for 2018 close on Friday May 19th, 2017. Mrs Gail Myers Registrar
A Jesuit Partner School
6
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 Thanksgiving We have had an extremely prayerful and celebratory beginning to our school year. In the last two weeks alone we have celebrated five separate Masses! Through these events we have been able to offer thanks and as a community worship our God. In doing so we have been able to reaffirm our sense of purpose and communal nature of our faith. It seems as though at Saint Ignatius College we have quite a preference for St Matthew’s Gospel, which without planning fits perfectly with the three year liturgical cycle. On the 9th of February a Welcome Mass was held for Year 7 students and families. The Mass was celebrated by Fr Healy SJ and Fr Dillon PP, with a Gospel reading (Matthew 4:1822) that tells the account of Jesus calling the disciples. The message of Fr Dillon’s homily was to be conscious of Jesus in our lives, being aware of his call and accepting his companionship in our lives. As new students to the College we are welcomed into our community of faith, with a request to be aware of God in our lives, who we find both in others and in ourselves. On the 14th February, we had a special visit by our local Bishop, Bishop Mark Edwards OMI DD. In planning his visit Bishop Edwards indicated his aim was to meet ‘all of us’ and throughout the day he was able to visit about ten classes. He took great delight in meeting and talking with many, many students. He also had occasion to meet a large number of staff - both formally and informally. Further to this Bishop Mark celebrated Mass with the theme of mercy for 130 staff and students, through this Mass he also concluded our celebrations of the Jubilee Year of Mercy. His homily from the Gospel (Matthew 5:38-48) for those at Mass was to focus on one thing that might offer mercy to another and then act upon it. He guided us in saying “Just as Jesus offered mercy, we also should reach out to those around us; especially those who are removed from us. Looking out for those who we may not know well or may have difficulties with brings us closer to God.” After Mass, he met with one of our Year 11 Religion and Society classes, who had prepared questions for him about their studies and about his own life and work. It was wonderful to have an ‘expert’ with us and the students were touched by his honest and insightful responses. On the 21st of February we celebrated three Masses in one day! Students were grouped for Mass in the following order, Years 8 & 10, Year 9 & 11 and Years 7 & 12.
The first Mass was celebrated by Fr Healy SJ and Fr Dillon PP, the second by Fr Healy SJ and Fr Richardson PP and the final Mass by Fr Healy SJ. The Gospel reading (Matthew 25:14-30) of the Mass invites us all to consider making the best choice. That when presented with a choice that we discern the better option, which may require more effort, but offers much in return. Fr Healy SJ especially prompted us to consider this reading in light of our relationships with others. Asking us to seek out those in need or who may be lonely and offering them the hand of friendship and in turn living the Gospel. The Masses celebrated on this day were truly a communal event in more than simply having all staff and students attend, as each Mass also had many students who helped with different roles throughout. It has been very pleasing for us as a College to offer so many opportunities to attend Mass within the first school month. Coming together at Mass helps us in so many ways. We embrace and participate in the ritual, we affirm our Catholic beliefs and we share the Eucharist sacramentally and also through communion. The word Eucharist has its roots in the Greek word, eukharista; meaning give thanks or thanksgiving. As a sacrament we share Eucharist at the Mass and in receiving the body of Christ, He physically becomes part of us. Furthermore as we share this meal of thanksgiving we share from the same table. Therefore through the Mass we also truly celebrate eukharista through prayer and our own personal spiritual experiences at Mass and, more deeply, we celebrate eucharist in sharing our prayer and offering our forgiveness and friendship to each other. The Mass and the Eucharist offers us so much to consider and share. It has been very satisfying to watch our community experience these things. A special mention must be made and thanks offered, for the students who have put so much time and energy in offering their talents in varying ministries at the five Masses. We have been very fortunate to have such a large number of students sing, perform musically, offer readings and prayers, present the gifts and offer service at the Altar. If your son or daughter has helped us in such a way please congratulate them again, as without their involvement the fullness of Mass and what it offers would not be attainable to those of us who attend and experience the Mass. We look forward to the year, especially the beginning of Lent, with thoughts of companionship with Jesus, mercy and forgiveness and listening and responding to the call of God in our lives. May your journey this year be guided by Christ and may you find God in all things. Yours in Christ, Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator
A Jesuit Partner School
7
‘Welcome Mass’ Photos
Photography by Samantha Windmill and Paul O’Brien
A Jesuit Partner School
8
Reflection and Remembrance Garden - more trees Due to the very generous donations we received from some school families we have planted some more trees in the Reflection and Remembrance Garden: 4 weeping Japanese Maples and 3 Acer Sensations in the last week. Also the Parents and Friends’ Association have kindly offered to do some other developmental work around the garden at their forthcoming Working Bee - Sunday March 19th. There have already been past students popping in from time to time and spending a few quiet moments in the garden, which is just wonderful. We really do have a beautiful and peaceful garden space now and as the tress grow the shade will be tremendous and naturally the sense of it being a very special and sacred garden area will continue to increase more and more over time.
Paul Lewis Deputy Principal [Staff, Identity and Operations]
We are Ignatian.....
Pope Francis (a Jesuit) as a Leader “ Who am I to judge?”
Jesuit and Companion Schools Australia: 13,037 student
T IGNATIUS COLLEGE SAIN
A Jesuit Partner School
9
Swimming Carnival Wednesday March 1st There is currently great excitement around the College as the Swimming Carnival draws closer. This is the first of three whole school sporting events this year. These events provide students with an opportunity to compete against their peers and they assist coaching staff to identify potential members for different sporting teams. By now, students should be familiar with the ‘Age Group’ to which they belong. I have provided all Home Room Teachers with student House allocations for 2017, as well as ‘Age Group’ allocations. They are recorded here for your reference and clarification: 13 Years (Born 2004, 2005) 14 Years (Born 2003) 15 Years (Born 2002) 16 Years (Born 2001) Open Years (Born 2000, 1999, 1998) House Swimming Carnival Event List The Sports Department has finalized the House Swimming program for the Swimming carnival. There will be a range of fun novelty events to take part in as well as the more serious events such as: 50m Freestyle: Nominations taken on the day 50m Breaststroke: Nominations taken on the day 50m Backstroke: Nominations taken on the day 50m Butterfly: Nominations taken on the day 4 X 50m Freestyle Relays: House leaders to select team lists after all 50m freestyle races have been completed. The Waterslide will be open at various times for each year level throughout the day Diving Competition: Nomination forms via the ‘Google Docs’ are sent out to students or distributed via the sports office. No student can nominate on the day. Nominations are now OPEN for the Diving Championship event to be held from 11.30am-12.30pm on the day of the sports. Students wishing to be included in the Diving Championship need to fill out a nomination form via a ‘Google Docs’ form sent to student email addresses or via the sports office prior to the day. No student can enter the diving championship without completing the nomination form before Monday 27th February.
Parental /Guardian Attendance: Parents/Guardians and other family members are invited to attend the Carnival. A section of the pool area will be reserved for non-students. Variations to Student Travel Arrangements: It is expected that all students will travel to and from school as normal on the day of the Carnival. If a parent/guardian would like to make another arrangement for their daughter/son to leave the pool at the end of the day a note must be provided to the Homeroom teacher prior to Wednesday 1st March. Attire: We ask that students enter into the spirit of the day and dress-up in the colour of their House, to add to the atmosphere. However, students are reminded they are expected to be suitably dressed. No bikinis or low cut board shorts are permitted. Streamers, dyes, body painting, zinc and balloons will not be permitted within the facility. Students are to arrive to school in their PE uniform. Students who wish to get changed into their ‘dress up’ outfit are to do so at school. Students may wish to have their swimming outfit underneath their PE uniform or get changed for swimming events at the Kardinia Pool on arrival. Photography: As part of the terms and conditions associated with the College hiring the Kardinia Aquatic Centre, we remind both students and parents that any form of Photography, Video or DVD recording within the centre is prohibited. Ms Samantha Windmill and Mrs Claire Hewitt will be taking official photos on behalf of the College during the Carnival. Canteen: The canteen will be accessible for students this year at certain times throughout the day. No glass can be brought into the Centre. We trust that all students will have an enjoyable day and make the most of the activities offered. You will find the Event Program on the next page so that parent/guardians may be able to know when to attend to see particular students in action. Regards Andrew Philp sports Coordinator
Attendance: There is an expectation that all students will attend the Swimming Carnival. There are many events that cater for all levels of swimmers and if you are not able to get into the pool you will be expected to cheer on your house mates. If students do not attend they are requested to produce a note via their student planner by Friday 3rd March. Parental /Guardian Permission: Please complete and sign the parent/guardian consent form located in the rear section of your daughter/son’s student planner 2017. Homeroom teachers will be checking this form has been signed.
A Jesuit Partner School
10
2017 SAINT IGNATIUS HOUSE SWIMMING CARNIVAL – Wednesday 1st March
50M COMPETITION POOL (AGE GROUPS)
Events in this pool carry the most amount of points for your House. Students wishing to be in the running for ‘Age Champions’ will need to compete in as many events as possible. GISSA Swim Team members are also chosen from these races. Open to all students. 9.45 14 Years 50m Freestyle 15 Years 50m Freestyle 16 Years 50m Freestyle Open 50m Freestyle 13 Years 50m Freestyle 11.30 13 Yrs-Open Breastroke 12.00 13 Yrs-Open Backstroke 12.30 13 Yrs-Open Butterfly 1.00 13 Yrs-Open Freestyle FINALS (Fastest 2 swimmers per age group per House) 1.30 4 X 50m Freestyle Relays 2.00 Age Champion Presentation & Overall House Winners announced…..
YEAR 7 COMPETENCY & NOVELTY EVENTS (YEAR LEVELS)
Year 7 students will complete their ‘swim competency’ in this pool to determine their ability to swim in the 50m competition pool. Events in this pool also carry a great deal of points for participation. Swimmers who can swim well in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly should not choose these events over the main events in the 50m pool. § BOOGIE BOARD RELAYS § NOODLE NUTSES § INFLATABLE MADNESS 9.45 YEAR 7 COMPETENCY SWIM (ALL STUDENTS) 10.30 YEAR 9 11.00 YEAR 10 11.30 YEAR 11 & 12 12.00 YEAR 7 12.30 YEAR 8
Secondhand Book Reactivation Code Information
Please be advised that any student that has purchased a second hand book need to get a reactivation code for $19.95 before they can access online material. You can forward this on to parents or students via email and the link is: https://www.cambridge.edu.au/education/subjects/ Mathematics/Secondary Juniors click on to the ‘+’ button on the “Essential Mathematics for the Australian Curriculum Second Edition Reactivation Codes” box which then opens up all of the Year 7 to 10 texts. Parents can add to their cart and purchase the code online. Students then can use this to access online content as per the inside cover of their text. Seniors can do the same but through “Cambridge Senior Mathematics: VCE Reactivation Codes”. Peter Grull Learning Area Leader - Mathematics
THE KARDINIA POOL SLIDE! (YEAR LEVELS)
The twist and turns in this slide will create a ‘Wow!’ moment for everyone wishing to get a thrill ride on House Carnival day! Swimmers who can swim well in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly should not choose the slide over the main events in the 50m pool. 10.00 YEAR 11 & 12 NOTE: Not advisable that House Leaders attend this session. House Leaders will be busy recruiting their 4 X 50m Freestyle Teams…… 10.30 YEAR 8 11.00 YEAR 10 11.30 YEAR 9 12.00 YEAR 7 ** ALL STUDENTS WILL BE IN THEIR HOUSE AREAS FROM 1.00PM TO CHEER ON THEIR SWIMMERS IN THE FREESTYLE FINALS & 4 X 50M RELAYS **
2017 HOUSE DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS
What an event this has turned out to be in past years! Students can register their interest to compete in the House Diving Championship by completing a special form organized by Mr Philp. No Form Completed = No Diving! 11.30am – 12.30pm
KARDINIA POOL CANTEEN
The canteen will be open at various times throughout the day. ALL STUDENTS are encouraged to pack their lunch and drinks for the day. The canteen line can be a very boring line to wait in and can result in students missing out on having fun!
Sacred Heart College Geelong presents
Circle of Mercy Rabbi Fred Morgan
Rabbi Fred Morgan was educated in America and England. He has served Jewish communities in the U.K. and Australia. For 16 years he was Senior Rabbi at Temple Beth Israel in Melbourne, retiring from that position three years ago. Since then he has been involved mainly in interfaith engagement and promoting Progressive Judaism around Australasia and New Zealand. He currently serves as Movement Rabbi for the Union for Progressive Judaism in this region. He is also very active in the Council of Christians and Jews in Victoria and he is Professorial Fellow in Jewish-Christian relations at the Australian Catholic University. Rabbi Morgan was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2014 for his work in interfaith dialogue and the Jewish community. He is married to Sue, a retired Pastoral Carer, and has three children and one grandchild.
‘A Jewish Perspective on Mercy’ The presentation will include a brief introduction to Judaism, focussing on the place of mercy and justice in the Jewish understanding of the world in which we live.
Wednesday 8 March 2017 7pm - 8.30pm Celies Hospitality Centre - Aphrasia Street entrance - Supper provided RSVP Rita Chiavaroli by email rchiav@shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au or phone 5222 0467 by Monday 6 March 2017
Still to come in the 2017 Cirlce of Mercy Calendar: Global Religions and Interfaith Perspectives of Mercy Wednesday 10 May Wednesday 23 August Thursday 12 October
Rev Dr Kevin Yelverton Dr Zuleya Keskin Fr John Dupuche
Comparative Christian Faiths Islam Hinduism and Buddhism
A Jesuit Partner School
11
Open Day 2017
Sunday 26th March
St. Ignatius. Inspiring me to be a leader. Saint Ignatius College Geelong is unique in the region as the only co-educational Catholic secondary college where young women and men engage intellectually and work collaboratively as equals.
Open 11am to 2pm Information Sessions 11am and 12.15pm
Our students reap the benefits of the time-honoured Ignatian Tradition of Education, which nurtures academic excellence and empowers students to develop Competence, Conscience and Compassion.
Tours of Facilities Course Information Presentations and Exhibitions Meet our Staff and Students
The College is easily accessed by an extensive bus network. Visit www.ignatius.vic.edu.au Download an enrolment application form and view our online College Prospectus. Contact our Registrar for further enquiries: registrar@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Saint Ignatius College Geelong
www.ignatius.vic.edu.au
27 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale 3222 T: 03 5251 1136 Enrolments: Year 7 2018 Applications close on Friday 19th May, 2017.
A Jesuit Partner School A Jesuit Partner School
12
Canteen Roster Starting February 27th Monday 27th C. Dumaresq, C. Benson, N. Van Vliet, Needed Tuesday 28th K. Wiffen, L. Tigani, B. Downey, Needed Wednesday March 1st K. Carroll, N. Elliott, J. Cinel, V. McKee, J. Mercado Thursday 2nd S. Jenkin, M. White, J. Tarleton, L. Mew, O. Campbell Friday 3rd M. Sideris, D. Kennedy, M. Kelly, N. Condon Starting March 6th Monday 6th B. Brinfield, M. Printelli, E. Musella, Needed Tuesday 7th C. King, T. Nicholls, L. Smith, Needed Wednesday 8th C. Ford, M. Cartin, K. James, L. Gill Thursday 9th A. Rose, L. Eastwood, R. Dickeson, J. Padarae, M. White Friday 10th H. Moore, O. Campbell, 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:
Come along on Tuesday March 7th 7pm in the Food tech building: Planning for our Working Bee and Open Day Suggestions and helpers welcome
Save the Date
Environment Day / Working Bee Sunday March 19th 10am-1pm No need to dress up, wear your oldest clothes, bring gardening tools and gloves and join us for some great exercise in the SICG gardens followed by a delicious BBQ lunch.
Open Day Sunday March 26th Helpers needed on the BBQ to raise money for Timor Leste projects A roster is circulating, email the P&F to volunteer for an hour or two.
Secondhand Uniform Shop
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. We stock new school socks and a large range of secondhand uniform, from Blazers to Trousers, Dresses to Shirts. As all items are on consignment no exchanges or refunds are available.
Special Opening Time - Open Day Sunday 26th March 10:00am - 2:00pm Only selling to existing College families
Any queries regarding College Uniform or Volunteering please contact: uniform@ignatius.vic.edu.au
A Jesuit Partner School
13
Ash Wednesday and beginning of Lent: March 1 For most Catholics Lent is a private time. It is a time for us to think quietly about where our life is going, to decide what we are going to give up or take on for forty days, and maybe to give a bit more time to prayer and to go to Confession. That is valuable. Any change for the better in the world begins in someone’s heart. But Lent for long was something that people did together. Everybody fasted. You could tell those who had been to Mass on Ash Wednesday because of the dark mark on their foreheads. When Lent involved strict fasting, it affected what shops sold and cooks served at meals. When churches were stripped of flowers and statues were wrapped in purple cloth, the celebration of Mass during Lent had a serious feel to it. It once was more like what Ramadan has continued to be in the life of Muslims. It changes their mealtimes, commits them to pray and fast during the day, to offer hospitality to neighbours and needy people each evening, and to look out for people who are in need. Ramadan is not in their head but in their bones; it is not private but an activity of the whole community.
Of course, in Lent some things are done in common. In many homes the Project Compassion Boxes allow everyone in the family to think about people in need and to give a little. Parish congregations also gather together at Reconciliation Services to reflect on their lives and to be assured of God’s forgiveness. The Palm Sunday marches for refugees also bring together people to pray for national conversion and for compassion to people who need protection. In today’s world it is particularly important to allow Lent to draw us beyond our personal lives to the broader world. Our society privileges individuals who compete with one another and demand rights for themselves and their groups. Each person is an island, perhaps loved and visited by God, but connected only with other people as they choose. In this world we have no responsibility to one another. People do not deserve our respect because they are human, but only if they earn it. This leaves no room for compassion for people who are vulnerable or for young people who have broken our laws.
Lent is a time to look outwards at the world we live in. It opens our eyes to strangers, encourages us to look them in the eye as our brothers and sisters, not as problems or as things there for to be used. It is a time for looking at people who are vulnerable in the large challenges of our world. They include the movement of peoples, the needs of the environment, the effects of inequality and of changes in technology. This Lent young people caught in the justice system are in our minds and hearts at Jesuit Social Services. The response to the violent crimes of the few risk damaging the opportunities of the many to find a better life. Lent invites us to keep our left eye on our heart and on the God who stirs within us, our right eye on the world around us and on all the people who make a claim on our compassion, and both eyes together on Jesus - on the gift he is to us and on what he asks of us through his vulnerable brothers and sisters. Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ
We become compassionate only when we know we belong to one another.
SRC Update The first SRC meeting took place on Wednesday 15th February, with the leaders from each year level meeting at lunchtime. The ‘office bearers’ for the SRC this year will be: President: Dean O’Brien Secretary: Dylan Crawley Liaison officers: Dean O’Brien and Dylan Crawley Casual clothes day co-ordinator: Dylan Crawley and Riley Coghlan Promotions: Maddie Crothers. We have two main goals this year. 1. To document our processes and procedures. 2. To take action at all year levels. The SRC decided that the money raised from the casual clothes day this term would go to support Project Compassion. During 2017, each of the year level SRC leaders will meet with their year level co-ordinator and (Homeroom) Ignatian leaders to organise, at least one social activity and one justice activity for the year. The Year Ten SRC representatives are beginning to organise a year level ‘coin line’ to take place during Term 1 in support of Project Compassion (Caritas). Madeleine Crothers Year 10 SRC Representative
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.
A Jesuit Partner School
14
CATWALK FASHIONS LUNCHTIME CLUB *YR9/10
F
A
S
I H
N
O
*YOUR DESIGN HERE MISSED OUT ON THE FASHION ELECTIVES THIS YEAR? NO WORRIES - DO ALL THE MAKING WITHOUT THE THEORY AT YOUR OWN PACE WED/FRI LUNCHTIMES IN TO1 (SEE MRS HORBOWSKY) A Jesuit Partner School
15
New Humanities ebook for 2017 As per the College booklist, the Humanities department has introduced a digital text for 2017.
personal access code and log in details, which are allocated with the purchase as per the 2017 booklist.
This will mean that both theory content and all classroom activities will be online only for the first time in Years 7-9.
As a one-to-one laptop school, the Humanities faculty believes that this move is in line with the College’s e-learning philosophy.
There are two reasons for this: firstly, there have been changes to the Australian Curriculum, which has transitioned to the Victorian Curriculum as of 2017. As a result, schools across Victoria are required to offer a syllabus and resources that align with the new Victorian Curriculum, rendering previous editions of Humanities texts obsolete.
If there are any concerns about this, please contact the Humanities Learning Area Leader Ms Sarah Callahan via callahans@ignatius.vic.edu.au Ms Sarah Callahan Learning Area Leader - Humanities
Unfortunately this does mean that second hand textbooks from 2016 have been superseded and that students will need to equip themselves with a ‘LearnOn’ account.
Secondly, the new Jacaranda ‘LearnOn’ platform is an all encompassing digital learning tool where students are able to not only access informative content, but complete activities and assessment tasks online - for which they will need a
Jesuit
Social Services
Building a Just Society
JESUIT SOCIAL SERVICES ANNUAL DINNER
Celebrating 40 Years 7pm, Saturday 25th March 2017
GUEST SPEAKER
Grand Ballroom, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
Senator Patrick Dodson (Shadow Assistant Minister for Indigenous Affairs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders)
Tickets $175 • Book by Monday 13 March Ph: (03) 9421 7600 • www.trybooking.com/NWPL
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE Archie Roach
A Jesuit Partner School
16
Project Compassion is ‘Loving Your Neighbour’ On Shrove Tuesday this year we launched our annual Lenten Appeal; Project Compassion, which is an annual fundraising drive by Caritas International. In the same way as previous years the uniquely shaped cardboard boxes with the familiar and inviting coin slot at the top, were delivered to every homeroom in the college. Caritas is a global charity organisation who undertake difficult but crucial work in all parts of the world, helping the poorest of the poor and the most marginalised. They’re an organisation that we here at Saint Ignatius College are proud to be involved with. You may be familiar with a famous parable that Jesus is said to have recited to an audience during his ministry when presented with the seemingly straight forward question ‘Who is my neighbour?’ Jesus went on to tell his listeners a story about a man (a Jew) who was robbed and beaten on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho and left for dead.
The victim encountered three individuals as he lay on the ground at death’s door; one was a priest, another was a Levite and the third person who eventually cared for and tended to the wounded man, was a Samaritan. Most people would agree that priests are held in high regard in many societies and this was certainly true of the Jewish society that Jesus moved in. A ‘Levite’ in this time would have probably been a very learned man and someone who was well connected with the temple, which normally equated to a reasonable social standing too. Samaritans, however were from the tribe of Samaria who during this period in history were despised and maligned by Jews at the time. Jesus makes the Samaritan the ‘neighbour’ in this story. The theme for Project Compassion 2017 is ‘Love your Neighbour’. Who is our neighbour then?
If looking for guidance on how to answer this question, Jesus’ parable of ‘The Good Samaritan’ challenges us to look for those in contemporary society, or maybe even next door, that we identify as the most marginalised, the persecuted or perhaps those we struggle to feel positive about, and befriend them. The Jewish listeners hearing this address would have felt hatred and disdain for the people of Samaria, and Jesus suggested that the Samaritan, who in their eyes was an appropriate target for these negative feelings, was their neighbour and seeing them as such held the key to them entering ‘the kingdom’. Project Compassion and Caritas would suggest that our ‘neighbours’ are those globally in most need, regardless of race, colour or ethnicity. Perhaps Jesus of Nazareth would agree with them. Give generously this Lent. Caleb Ryan
Learning Area Leader - Religious Education
Ignatian Leaders for 2017 Year 12 12 Bobola 12 Inigo 12 Garnett 12 Jerome 12 Rodriguez 12 Howett 12 Healy 12 Francis
Angus Hockley Grace Vicars Georgia Kerr-Nelson Jesse Gallo-Carson Thomas Harmathy Sarah Balmer Harry Benson Alana Brew Lucy Simmons Lachlan Hooper Summah Goedemoed Raymond Emma-Nnopu Will McCann Alexandra Gannon Angus Naylor Ben Haregraves
Year 11 11 Bellarmine 11 Canisius 11 Denn 11 Hopkins 11 Hurtado
Zoe Quick Chris Dinneen Martina Frkovic Kassidy Foster Grace Synnott Denzel Fuller Mitchell Allan Bradley Pavey Bridget Waring Reilly Taylor
11 Juana 11 More 11 Southwell 11 Sanchez
Parker Volke Jessica Peck Kyle Wig Madelyn Caligiuri Ryan McNolty Sarah Hurst Oscar Ford Megan Stephenson
Year 10 10 Andres 10 Brennan 10 Briant 10 Evans 10 Garnier 10 Kostka 10 Loyola 10 Morse 10 Ogilvie
Molly Mckenzie Riley Coghlan Lucy Moate Jake Mulvahil Will Thorley Jessie Williams Kirsty Vella Dakota Cooper Abbie Jennings Lachlan Hannan Patrick Skuza Isabella Kincaid Maddie Crothers Sam Salisbury Abigail ValentineRawlins Jack Brassington Matthew Stanic Elyssa Winter
Year 9 To be announced after the completion of Leadership Days March 23rd Year 8 8 Campion 8 Castillo 8 Daniel 8 Montserrat 8 Owen 8 Redlino 8 Rubio 8 Xavier
Emily Allan Darcy Bassett Charli Nisbet Will Snookes Errol Friee Will Wells Kyra Beasley Jordan Gandolfo Elizabeth Andrews Finn Moate Brodie Rabbas Oscar Stevenson Ella Rawson Sam Occhipinti Harrison Keating Annelise Joly
Year 7 To be announced after the Year 7 Camp
A Jesuit Partner School
17
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION FOR PARENTS Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and the Government’s commitment to breaking the link between a student’s background and their outcomes. CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF) School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum. CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
HOW TO APPLY Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
MORE INFORMATION For the CSEF application closing dates and more information about the fund visit www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child. The annual CSEF amount per student is: • $125 for primary school students • $225 for secondary school students.
Closing Date Completed applications can be lodged with the College from the start of Term 1 (30 January 2017) closing date is 30 June 2017. A copy of your current concession card must be attached to your application.
1
ST. THOMAS PARISH PRESENTS
PARISH
FREE ACTIVITIE
S
ENTERTAINME
NT & STALLS
FOOD & DRIN K
SAT 18th MARCH 9am-2pm ST THOMAS CHURCH, PENINSULA DRIVE, DRYSDALE St Thomas Parish Fun Day Cake Stall – help needed please! Can you please help with baking some home made goodies for our Parish Fun Day Cake Stall to be held on Saturday March 18th 2017? We need cakes, slices, muffins, cookies, unfilled sponges, scones, etc. (No cream, custard or jelly please.) Plates will be available from the school office from Monday March 6th. A flyer containing all relevant information and an adhesive label (that will need to be filled out and stuck on the top of the bag) will be provided with each plate. Drop Off On Friday March 17th 2017 St Thomas Church, Peninsula Drive, Drysdale (8:30 am – 11:00 am) St Patrick’s Church Hall, Harding Street, Portarlington (11:00 am – 2:00 pm) Lumen Christi Church, Kensington Road, Leopold (3:00 pm – 5:00 pm) It would be a great help if most items could be dropped off on Friday March 17th. If needed, items can be dropped to the Fun Day on Saturday March 18th in the morning. Thank you very much for your support.
A Jesuit Partner School
19
POSITIVE PARENTING
Why it’s more important than ever to foster positive relationships in children and young people By Michael Grose Three practical ways to promote positive relationships based on respect, fairness and tolerance among young people. We live in interesting times. The Donald Trump Presidency has changed the political landscape in many ways, but particularly the way politics is waged and how the major political players treat each other. Mr. Trump’s way of dealing with people could best be described as direct and combative and, at worst, bullying and badgering. Gone are the conventions in international relationships of keeping up civil appearances in public despite what may have happened between parties
in private. As he showed recently following a telephone conversation with Mr. Turnbull, Australia’s Prime Minister, Mr. Trump has few qualms about tweeting his disapproval to the world if a private conversation doesn’t go according to his plan. In recent weeks there’s been major concern expressed right around the world about how Mr. Trump ‘does politics’ – particularly his treatment of those with whom he disagrees. This high level of public protest should be applauded by parents and teachers as the tone of public discourse can easily trickle down into schools and families. At a time when peer-to-peer bullying and disrespectful relationships are
ongoing issues in many schools, parents and teachers need to be more mindful than ever of the importance of promoting positive relationships based on respect, fairness and tolerance. Here are three practical ways to foster positive relationships among children and young people.
1. Instil integrity in children and young people Do what’s right. Not what’s easy.’ I heard my wife Sue say this to our children often when social circumstances presented them with a moral dilemma. Times such as when they agreed to visit a friend’s house only to get a better offer elsewhere; when they’d hurt a sibling’s feelings and they took the easy option of staying out of their way rather than approaching them to make an apology; and when they’d tell a small lie to excuse themselves from a party or school event that they were expected to attend. ‘Do what’s right’ is an integrity statement. It’s a declaration of character that’s central to children developing respectful relationships with their peers.
parentingideas.com.au
now we know.
Why it’s more important than ever to foster positive relationships in children and young people Every parent wants to raise kids to be fine young people. But to do this we need to instil in kids more than just skills, attitudes and positive behaviours. We need to provide a compass to help them navigate the myriad of decisions they make every day as children and as teenagers. Integrity sits at the top of that compass.
2. Walk the walk The concern about children and young people being witness to disrespectful, combative behaviours in public figures is that these behaviours soon feel normal. The same principle, of course, applies with adults closer to home. If parents, coaches or teachers harangue, harass or bully others then these behaviours become normalised and in effect, give kids permission to act in the same ways. It’s a matter of, If Mum can do it, then I can too! Conversely, when adults treat each other, children and young people fairly; display a willingness to listen and talk things through; and show a propensity to compromise we are teaching the next generation the basics of respectful and positive relationships.
3. Talk the talk Families develop their own proprietary language around the behaviours and attributes that are valued including integrity, respect, fairness, tolerance and other values that underpin strong positive relationships. Take the time to reflect on common statements you already use that reflect relationships
based on respect and fairness. Write them down. Develop them into repeatable phrases such as, ‘Everyone deserves a fair go. Let’s talk through our disagreements. Ask before you jump to conclusions’, to make them memorable. Positive relationships are taught through actions, but reinforced by common language. At a time when the way many prominent public figures treat others can leave a fair-minded person shaking his or her head in dismay it’s worth remembering that through our own fair and tolerant treatment of others we can positively impact how children and teenagers treat others.
4. Put integrity top of the pedestal of character traits Every parent wants their child to have the strength and fortitude to do the right thing and not follow the crowd. This is easier for young children because the pull of the group and the allure of the media doesn’t have such a strong hold as it so often does in adolescence. Strong-willed children and those who like to have their own way can also find doing the right thing less of struggle. But the development of integrity and related traits such as respect, honesty and fairness is an important part of a child’s moral compass that will help him/her make smart decisions when you’re not around. Generally, integrity is developed in childhood and put to the test in adolescence. In 2017 put some focus on developing a sense of integrity in your kids – the rock star of character traits.
PRACTICAL WAYS TO PROMOTE RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS AT HOME
1 Show your willingness to listen to kids and talk through their relationship problems. 2 Expect kids of all ages to use manners. Good manners are respect in action. 3 Talk about how good friends act and treat each other. Conversations about friendly behaviours should also involve how their behaviours make others feel. 4 Differentiate between a friendship and a clique with young people. A clique is restrictive and can make a young person feel bad, while a friendship group is inclusive and feels good. 5 Respectfully and tactfully question displays of intolerance and challenge bullying behaviour. Be mindful that children and young people are learning how to behave civilly so they need guidance and direction, which sometimes involves challenge.
Visit our website for more ideas and information to help you raise confident and resilient young people.
Special note: I’m thrilled to announce that my latest book Spoonfed Generation: How to raise independent children is out. It’s available at parentingideas.com.au © Parenting Ideas 2017
parentingideas.com.au
now we know.
Community Notice Board
Rendine Constructions Geelong St Patrick’s Cup
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER PHILIPPINES Am I being unfair to you?
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
PHILIPPINES Am I being unfair to you?
Start your St Pat’s weekend with a day at the races - try your Irish luck with a bet on the horses. Watch all the action from the Golden Slipper at Rosehill and racing at Flemington on the Big Screen
Entry:
Free with Geelong St Pat’s Member’s Pass; $20 or $12 conc $10 Ballan JC and Geelong Racing Club Membership Children Free Entry (Under 17 yrs)
Entertainment
Jumping Castle and Face Painting for the kids Fashions on the Field - sponsored by Milana’s Lingerie & Swimwear Boutique Imogen Brough singing in the Trackside Enclosure BBQ and Food Vendors Punters Club
Grandstand Dining Delicious Three Course Dining Package overlooking the track $75 Drinks Package/Three Course Dining $115 Members; $125 Non members Light Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Entry $55 (Media Puzzle Room) Private Room Available overlooking the Track with tote and bar and panoramic view
FRIDAY 3RD MARCH 2017 Time
_____________________________ 10am
Party in a Marquee FRIDAY 3RD MARCH 2017 3x3 Mini Marquee - $199 (includes table with linen cloth, 10 chairs)
6x3 Party Marquee - $459 (includes tables x 2 with linen cloths, 20 chairs) Time _____________________________
6x8 Corporate Marquee - $1200 (includes tables x 4 with linen cloths, forty chairs)
Place _____________________________ St James Anglican Church Drysdale
Place
Speaker: Bishop Philip Huggins Speaker _____________________________
Speaker _____________________________
_____________________________
For further information on this day of exciting local racing, ring the Club on 0409 007913 or email geelongstpatsraceclub@bigpond.com website: countryracing.com.au/Geelong-st-pats
About Bishop Huggins Bishop Philip Huggins cares for the Oodthenong Episcopate which covers parishes in the northen and western growth areas of Melbourne and Geelong and greater region. He has a strong interest in and actively contributes to welfare and multi-cultural issues and activities. Among many other responsibilities he is Chair of Board of St Lawrence, Board member of St Lawrence Community Services, Executive member of the National Council of Churches of Australia. He has Episcopal oversight of Cross-Cultural Ministry. This annual event is a Drysdale / Clifton Springs combined churches initiative. The venue supports a welcoming and child safe play area.
A DAY OF MINDFULNESS BY THE SEA
Santa Casa, 33-35 Flinders St Queenscliff. Lent is a time to allow ourselves to be open to the voice of God in our daily life.
Mindfulness is a form of meditation. “living in mindfulness mean pay regular, calm attention to the present moment.” It helps us to see, feel, understand and know our life as God knows us.” This attitude radically alter our relationship to the world, ease our suffering and enhance our joys.” Christophe Andre The day will consist of a series of mindful activities using the beauty of the environment, the labyrinth, and artworks as well as quiet times. Dates... Time... Cost... Facilitator...
Wednesday March 15th AND /OR Tuesday March 28th 10am—3pm $15 includes morning tea and a light lunch Sr Jean McGonigal rsm
RSVP...
5229 2754 or Mobile 0408 559 891 (BEFORE MONDAY 13TH MARCH. Places limited)
For more details contact the Coordinator Drysdale Clifton Springs Combined Churches Committee on 5251 1679
A Jesuit Partner School
22
Community Notice Board
A Jesuit Partner School
23
Community Notice Board
SATURDAY 25TH MARCH 2017 ‘Walk for Johno’ - Bellarine Rail Trail
Last year the first ‘Walk for Johno’ was held in memory of John “Johno” Spencer and all of our loved ones who have been lost to heart disease and to also celebrate our survivors. This event raised much needed funds for the Heart Foundation. Last year we had 150 participants and raised over $11,000. This year on Saturday the 25th March we are doing it all again and invite you and your family and friends to be involved in this fantastic event. There are six walk options from the full 37km right down to a 3km stroll! Just choose a distance to suit you and ‘take part and walk for your heart’.
We will be selling ‘Walk for Johno’ wristbands for $2 and yummy chocolate hearts or lollipops for 50 cents each at the front office so if you could purchase one of these to help us beat last years total that would be fantastic. If you have questions please contact Ms Spencer at spencerr@ignatius.vic.edu.au.
To register for FREE, donate or fundraise visit: http://doitforheart.org.au/event/walkforjohno
Proudly supported by Saint Ignatius College Alumni Taylor Dow from Taylor Dow Property Group and Mitchell Saffin from SpurWealth
A Jesuit Partner School
24
Community Notice Board 429 Squadron F35 JSF LIGHTNING II Flight Simulator
ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE TO YOU AS A CADET
POWERED FLYING TRAINING GLIDING TRAINING AEROMODELLING FIELDCRAFT & NAVIGATION SURVIVAL TRAINING ADVENTURE TRAINING DRILL & CEREMONIAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INTERSTATE VISITS EXCHANGES TO OTHER COUNTRIES DEFENCE ESTABLISHMENT VISITS – GENERAL SERVICE TRAINING CAMPS PROMOTION COURSES and LOADS more!
Is seeking young people 13 to 17 years of age To join the Australian Air force Cadets The AAFC is the Premier youth development organisation in Australia With thousands of cadets throughout all States and Territories
PARADE NIGHTS:
Monday 6:15pm – 9:45pm During School Terms REACH FOR THE SKY
As a Cadet with 429 Squadron Fort Queenscliff
FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO JOIN Email - admino.429sqn@aafc.org.au Squadron Orderly Room - PH 5258 0716
http://www.aafc.org.au
Find us on Facebook
It is not long now till the Bellarine Agricultural Show and we just want to remind the children about both the gumboot toss at 11am om March 12th and also the decorated gumboots. Time to get decorating those gumboots! Decorated gumboots need to be presented to the gumboot area on show day by 10am so they can be judged. Contact: Susie & Issy Thomas 0404 827 286
Surfside Waves Soccer Club would like to invite enthusiastic new and past players to join the club for the 2017 season. Registrations are open now to all age groups, from Miniroos 4+ to seniors 35+.
Come to our registration day on Feb 26, 9am-1pm at the Shell Road Pavilion, or visit the www.myfootballclub.com.au website page for online registration. Training sessions have started, so come on down and join in to try out, and meet our friendly coaches. We look forward to seeing you and joining you up for a great year of fun and competition! Treacey Dowd-Hamilton Co-Registrar, Surfside Waves Soccer Club
A Jesuit Partner School
25
Community Notice Board
TENNIS Juniors - seniors - midweek
Interested in giving tennis a try? Want to play in a team? And have practice hitting at least once a week? Professional coaching available Beginner players welcome
SENIOR/JUNIOR - competition play on Saturday MIDWEEK LADIES - competition play on Tuesday
Come along to practice nights at
MOOLAP TENNIS CLUB INC.
Wills Crescent (near school)
every Wednesday and Thursday from 3.30 pm
Call in, ask for Phil or Fran
FREE
Phone Phil on 5251 3002 or Fran on 0409 366 545
Email - phil.hunt@moolaptc.org.au
Check out our website - www.moolaptc.org.au E
HOUS GREAT CLUB FRIENDLY RE ATMOSPHE
Junior Membership for new members*
*Free membership for first year. Ball fees and insurance fees apply
FOUR PLEXI COURTS WITH LIGHTS TWO ASPHALT COURTS KIDS PLAYGROUND
Call us about senior, junior or midweek pennant play
A Jesuit Partner School
26
College Calendar March 2017
February 2017 Thursday 23rd VCAL Parent Information Evening Years 11 and 12 St Thomas’ Church, 7.00pm to 8.30pm Friday 24th Year 11 VCAL Excursion Anglesea Friday 24th
Year 8 Excursion: ‘Spirit of ANZAC’
Sunday 26th Geelong All Schools’ Swim Carnival Kardinia Park Pool Monday 27th
Years 9/10 and 11/12 GISSA Cricket
Monday 27th
Years 7 to 12 GISSA Tennis
Monday 27th
Year 10 Golf
Monday 27th Year 10 Parent Information Evening College Gym, 7.00pm to 8.30pm Tuesday 28th Pancake Breakfast to launch ‘Project Compassion’ 8.00am to 9.00am Tuesday 28th Year 7 AGAT test Tuesday 28th Launch of ‘Project Compassion’ ‘Shrove Tuesday’ Tuesday 28th
Year 10 Golf
Tuesday 28th Year 11 Outdoor Education Excursion ‘Great Ocean Walk’ Tues 28th February to 3rd March.
Wednesday 1st Ash Wednesday Wednesday 1st College House Swimming Sports Kardinia Pool, 8.45am to 3.00pm Thursday 2nd
Ash Wednesday Liturgy
Thursday 2nd
Year 10 Golf
Friday 3rd Year 11 VCAL Incursion Safe Food Handling, Barista and RSA Monday 6th
Year 12 Elevate Ed: ‘ Ace Your Exams’
Monday 6th Year 12 Retreat 6th March to 10th March Monday 6th
Year 10 Golf
Tuesday 7th
Year 10 Golf
Tuesday 7th Parents and Friends’ Association Meeting 7.00pm onwards, Food Tech building Wednesday 8th GISSA Swim Championships Geelong Grammar Wednesday 8th SICG Scholarship Test 3.45pm to 6.40pm Wednesday 8th Year 10 Golf Thursday 9th
Year 9 ‘Brainstorm Production’
Thursday 9th
Year 10 Golf
Friday 10th
Year 12 Elevate Ed: ‘ Ace Your Exams’
Friday 10th Year 11 VCAL Incursion Safe Food Handling, Barista and RSA Monday 13th
Labour Day: Student Free day
Tuesday 14th
Year 11 ‘Wellbeing Day’
Tuesday 14th
Year 10 Golf
Look for the Calendar available through the Saint Ignatius College Website: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au T IGNATIUS COLLEGE SAIN
Saint Ignatius College Geelong
27 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale, Victoria. 3222 E: info@ignatius.vic.edu.au T: 03 5251 1136 www.ignatius.vic.edu.au A Jesuit Partner School
27