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Newsletter Edition 3, March 5th 2015
From the Principal Welcome!
Coming Events March 2015 Fri 6th Cyber Cats Program Fri 6th Year 11 and 12 Theatre Studies Performance Fri 6th Year 12 Elevate Ed Mon 9th Student Free Day Labour Day Holiday Tues 10th Year 7 and 8 Cyber Safety Tues 10th Year 10 Marine Science Excursion Thurs 12th Year 8 and 10 Elevate Ed Fri 13th Year 7 Crazy Hair Day Mon 16th College Production Auditions Wed 18th Year 9 Pax Hill Leadership Day A more detailed calendar is on the last page.
Community support needed for obtaining additional land As you may be aware, the College has been in discussions with the City of Greater Geelong for the purchase of part of the Council owned vacant land adjoining the College property at the rear of the Potato Shed. The College is in need of additional land to meet the increasing demand on its services from increasing student numbers. This, in one way, is a positive for the College as it demonstrates the community’s support for the College’s programs and values. Of course, this also results in the need for additional College facilities. Hence, the discussions with the Council regarding the vacant adjoining land. The College has also recently been advised that we have progressed to the final stage before approval of a Federal Government Capital Grant of two million dollars towards the construction of a new Year 9 Centre. The College has the other necessary funds to meet the cost of this project. We want to build this new Centre as soon as possible.
To take advantage of this funding support we need to meet the Capital Grant timeline and time is running out. The issue has become very important to the College, now we are in the final stages of obtaining the grant money. The College is continuing the discussions with the Council and will pay market value for this land, if the matter can be resolved. If you, or any of your friends, are talking with any local Councillors, it may help to express your support for the College in its goal of acquiring the vacant Council land and developing the College facilities further to serve the educational needs of the growing Geelong region population. I also suggest that a letter to your local Councillor expressing your support for the College’s attempt to obtain this land may also be very helpful. Please feel free to contact David Fitzgerald, Business Manger or myself on 03 5251 1136 if you wish to discuss the matter or require any further information.
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From the Principal (cont.)
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Time for a check-up
Beginning of Year Masses
At about this time over the last few years I have encouraged students and parents to review the term’s progress. We are now past the half way mark of term one. It is an opportune time for our students to ask themselves how well they have established their daily and weekly routines and in particular, the priorities reflected in their routines.
Our three opening school Masses (Friday 20th February) 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.
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Open Day 2015
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Year Level Masses 2015 Photos
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From Fr Kevin Dillon and Teaching and Learning
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Ignatian ‘Examen’ Prayer and Reflection
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It’s a Sporting Life at Saint Ignatius!
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Tennis Report and Canteen Roster
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Parents and Friends’ Association
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Year 9 Earths Art Photos
Page 16: Caritas
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University of Melbourne Information Session
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“Helping kids deal with rejection” by Michael Grose
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Community Notice Board
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School Calender
Is schoolwork being given the priority it deserves and how balanced is the weekly program of activities? Are good meal routines and routines for those many housekeeping jobs in place? It is obviously important that students have settled into a good routine by now so that as the demands of the school program increase they are in good stead to cope with the assignments and assessment tasks that will be set and be able to maintain the other activities important for a balanced life. Being able to set good routines early in secondary school will help students establish patterns that will help them with the demands of the VCE program in their final years. How can parents help their daughter / son establish a good routine? I am sure you are aware of many ways. I would like to suggest that now might be a good time to discuss with your daughter / son how they think they have commenced the year and ask them about their daily and weekly routines and what they may need help with or what she / he can do to improve her / his routines.
Thank you to Fr Gerry Healy SJ (all three Masses), Rev. Fr Kevin Dillon (Yrs 8 and 10) and Frs James Puppady, Michael Richardson and Linh Tran (Yrs 7 and 12) for celebrating Mass for us. Thank you to Mr Paul Lewis, Mr Brendan Nicholls and our Liturgy Captain, Jacqueline Seiffert, for their work to organise these Masses and thank you to Mrs Linda Pape and the many singers and musicians who helped make the liturgies so special. At the Years 11 and 12 Masses the Student Leaders were commissioned for their leadership roles. I congratulate all students who applied for a leadership position and remind those who were successful of the responsibility that goes with ‘the badge’. Congratulations to the 2015 College Captains. Please see the next page (Page 3) for a photo gallery of this year’s College Leaders.
Working Bee All parents and students are invited to help out at the Working Bee on Saturday 14th March 2015.
It would also be helpful to ask them about the goals they set earlier in the year and whether they think they are off to a good start towards achieving them.
The PFA have organised this event and your support would be appreciated if you can attend. The main aim of the working bee is to prepare the college grounds for Open Day.
It is very pleasing to see many students participating in a range of activities.
The jobs to be done include gardening, sweeping, cleaning and the like. It would be great if you could help out between 9.00am and 12.00pm.
At Saint Ignatius we encourage the development of well-rounded young women and men so we offer a range of co-curricular activities. Through participating in areas such as sport, the performing arts, public speaking, debating, community service, environment group or social justice group we can see a strong sense of community, fair play, leadership and service fostered as well as the development of many different skills. I suggest that co-curricular involvement be considered in reviewing the term to date. What about joining a debating team or auditioning for the production?
There will be a sausage sizzle lunch provided afterwards. More details will be provided in the newsletter closer to the date.
Labour Day Holiday A reminder that next Monday 9th March is a Public Holiday and the College will be closed for the day. Best wishes for an enjoyable long weekend. ....continued on Page 3
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Saint Ignatius College Student Leaders 2015 College Captains
Genevieve Nicholls
Harry Stannard
College Vice Captains
Claudia Beatie
Noah Hodgson
Area Captains
Academic Emily Harwood
Environment Eliza Fleet
Liturgy Jacqueline Seiffert
Arts Tess Havelberg
Justice Molly O’Hara
Sports Ryan Wilson
Ignatian Leaders
Sophie Crothers
Jessica Dougherty
Maddison Hammond
Zoe Summerfield
Madeleine Lewis
Lillian McCann
Megan Taylor
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Saint Ignatius College House Captains 2015 Fraser (Blue) House Captains
Raymond Butler
Isabella Searle
Cuthbert (Red) House Captains
Meg Wiffen
Billy Dando
Vice Captain: Aaron Tormey
Vice Captains: Claudia Beatie and Hunter Micallef
Elliot (Yellow) House Captains
Bradman (Green) House Captains
Nat Gravener
Ebonie Janetzki
Madeleine Lewis
Vice Captain: Nicole Nguyen
Recent Parent Information Evenings Last week we held the last of our Beginning of Year Parent Information evenings. With the busyness of family life it can be challenging to find the time to attend such evenings. I think these opportunities for parents to be involved in school life are very important. Research has shown that student learning and academic outcomes are improved when parents demonstrate their support for learning and achievement. Furthermore, your interest and support shown through attendance greatly encourages our teachers and supports their classroom work. Thank you to all parents who were able to attend. Your attendance strengthens our school community and I trust has resulted in better knowledge and understanding of your daughters/son’s year level program. The next opportunity for you to attend the school to discuss academic progress will be at the Term One Parent, Student and Teacher Conferences held at the end of this term.
Ryan Wilson
Vice Captain: Sarah Van Arend More details are provided with this newsletter about how you can book appointments for these conferences.
Best wishes,
Open Day - Sunday 22nd March 2015
Michael Exton Principal
On Sunday 22nd March we will be holding our annual Open Day (11.00am 2.00pm; Information Sessions at 11.00am and 12.15pm). Parents and families are most welcome to attend. We will be inviting students to be present on the Open Day to help out. In the past we have been very pleased with the number of students who come along on the day to promote their school they were very good ambassadors for the College. If you know of any parent who is considering secondary schooling for their child, please encourage them to come along on Open Day and / or apply for enrolment. Applications for enrolment for Year 7 2016 close on Friday 22nd May 2015. This closing date also applies in the case of where a sibling is already enrolled at the College.
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Open Day 2015
Sunday 22nd 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. 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. The College is easily accessed by an extensive bus network. Visit www.ignatius.vic.edu.au Download an enrolment application, submit an online academic scholarship registration and view our online College Prospectus. Contact our Registrar for further enquiries: registrar@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Open 11am to 2pm Information Sessions 11am and 12.15pm Tours of Facilities Course Information Presentations and Exhibitions Meet our Staff and Students
Saint Ignatius College Geelong www.ignatius.vic.edu.au
27 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale 3222 T: 03 5251 1136 Scholarships:
Online applications for an Academic Scholarship for students entering Year 7 in 2016 close Friday 10th April, 2015.
Enrolments:
Year 7 2016 Applications close on Friday 22nd May, 2015.
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Year Level Masses 2015 Photos
Our three opening school Masses (Friday 20th February) 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. Mr Michael Exton
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Police get calls like it every hour of every day in Melbourne and the call to Hambleton Street in Middle Park a year ago was no different. First Constable Emma Quick, normally based at St Kilda Police Station, was filling in on the divisional van for South Melbourne police when the call came through to assist a man threatening self-harm. “We went in there not expecting for him to have gas and there was no warning flags for me to stop,” she said. The 29-year-old, along with Constable Blake, Sergeant Scully, firefighter Andrew Wood (above right), 12 other police officers and six ordinary members of the public - mostly neighbours - were honoured for their bravery in a police award ceremony in the South Melbourne Town Hall on Wednesday in front of their family, friends and colleagues. “I’m proud. I feel like it’s more of an award for Victoria Police and the work we do because what we do is a dangerous job and most of what we do is helping others. In my mind I’d do the same, over and over again, and 99 per cent of the police force would.” That call on January 4, 2014, left her with permanent injuries for the world to see. 40 per cent of Constable Quick’s body was affected. It shows on her face and on her hands and underneath the blue uniform. She pulled up a trouser leg as she sat front of stage in the town hall, showing the stockings she has to wear over melted skin. “The Age”, Thursday February 26
From Fr Kevin Dillon At the Police Award ceremony on Wednesday, Acting Police Commissioner Tim Cartwright commented that police attend home premises every hour of every day with no knowledge of what might await them when a door is opened. Yet, together with firefighters and paramedics, they continue to serve and protect us, and all too often repair us when, like Humpty Dumpty, we need to be put back together again. Wednesday’s ceremony recognised three police officers - Sgt. Tony Scully, First Constable Emma Quick and Constable Varli Blake - who sustained horrific burns when they entered the flat of a man threatening to harm himself. In addition, the ceremony honoured firefighter Andrew Wood (above), also badly burned. Acting Commissioner Cartwright’s comments on how entering private premises was a high-level risk which police and emergency officers undertake every day proves a timely and accurate reminder to us of just how much we owe those men and women whose courage and strength of character we easily take for granted.When personal safety or property are threatened, our own or that of others, these are the first people we call upon for help. And how well they provide this. Sure, some may occasionally fail the trust we place in them, and sully the respect and regard which is the due of the comrades.
But with rare exceptions, the vast majority serve us in a manner that commands our highest regard. Most of us would be called upon to risk our own safety only rarely, if ever. Yet police and other emergency workers put themselves “on the line” for us every day. And over the years, many have paid a high price, some with their lives (157 Victorian Police Officers have been killed in the line of duty). And for others, injuries and psychological harm can be a lifetime sentence. Please God, Emma Quick, Varli Blake, Tony Scully and Andrew Wood will make as total a recovery as possible though the mental scars may take longer to heal than the physical ones. But if the awards they received this week can help the rest of us to appreciate more the dedication they and so many others like them demonstrate every day, then their sacrifice and courage will take on even greater meaning. Fr Kevin Dillon, Geelong Deanery Coordinator and Association of Canonical Administrator President OAM
Teaching and Learning Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences We are now more than halfway through the term. Arrangements for the publication of interim reports on the Student Management System, Xuno, as well as the opportunity for parent/teacher/ student conferences to discuss these reports are as follows:
Timeline: Interim reports for students in Years 7 to 12 will be available to view via the parent portal on Friday March 20th from 9am. Parent/teacher/student conferences will be able to be booked from Friday March 20th at 9am until Thursday March 26th at 9am. Details as to how online bookings can be made will be provided in a letter forwarded via students to all parents and guardians on Tuesday March 17th.
Conferences:
Student Free Days:
Conferences will be held in the College Gym and extend for ten minutes maximum. Please endeavor to arrive at least ten minutes prior to any scheduled interviews to ensure that these conferences can proceed as smoothly as possible. If you are unable to attend a scheduled conference for any reason, please contact the office for this information to be passed onto the teacher/s concerned or message them directly via the parent portal.
NB. Friday March 27th is a student free day as is Monday April 13th, the first day of Term 2.
Date and times: Thursday March 26th: 4pm to 6pm and 7pm to 8.30pm. [Staff dinner break from 6pm to 7pm]
There will be a staff professional learning day held at the College on April 13th. School will resume for all students on Tuesday April 14th. We look forward to meeting with you at the upcoming parent/student/teacher conferences and trust these will be productive forums to review your son or daughter’s learning to this point of the year. Mrs. Annette Chidzey Acting Deputy Principal [Curriculum]
Friday March 27th: 9am to 12 midday.
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The Five Steps of the Ignatian ‘Examen’ Prayer Thanks I give thanks for the graces, benefits and good things of my day. Help I ask the Holy Spirit for help to discern my day with openness. 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)
Matters of Faith During Lent we are reminded of the need to reaffirm our relationship with God. Our Tradition offers us three actions during Lent that enable us to live more fully in communion with the Creator. These are giving alms (offering support to others), fasting and prayer. Fasting enables us to experience a personal sacrifice in memory of Jesus’ death and all that he gave up for us. Some possible personal responses include: Not eating meat on Friday, or Good Friday; not eating chocolate or coffee or abstaining from alcohol. In a biblical sense we aim to experience in some way the fasting of Christ in the desert as he prepared for his ministry (Matthew 4:1-2). Alms giving or doing good works, encourages us to reach out to those in need. The cornerstone of Jesus’ ministry was helping those in need; the outcasts, the forgotten and those at the margins. In giving of himself, he was able to heal the wounds of selfishness, greed and intolerance. Through his Divine nature he was able to cure illness and overcome death. We, too, can become Christ to our brothers and sisters through our actions. Opportunities such as Project Compassion, the Christ Church ‘Soup Kitchen’ and other social justice initiatives assist us in helping others. What you are able to do for another, or how much money you can offer in support is somewhat inconsequential. What is of substance is heart felt giving and the most important gift we can give to another is time. Often our time is limited due to our work and home life commitments, but the time we offer to others is even more valuable as a result. How we choose to spend each day, hour or minute is up to us, although if we do not offer some of it to others often we have missed the fundamental point of the Gospel entirely. When you give up your time for another you are in many ways Christ to that person. Jesus himself was fortunate enough to experience the Holy presence of others in his life, Mary and the woman who was a sinner, who illustrated this concept of giving (Luke 10:38-42 and Luke 7:36-50).
Likewise, prayer is a practice that we can fail to engage in, due to the pressures of life. Making a change in this area is difficult as we are ‘busy’ and may not know how to go about it. I would suggest that we are not ‘too busy to pray’; we are in fact “too busy not to pray”. Making time to pray can be difficult unless it becomes something that you wish to develop as a habit, place value upon and make time for. During Jesus’ ministry he often had to physically make time for prayer by moving away from people (Luke 5:16). If Jesus, God’s own Son, found the need to make time to pray in solitude, we probably need to do the same. Communal prayer and sharing of Eucharist at Mass are vital to our faith, yet a personal relationship with God is something equally important. Some suggestions to help you start might include the following: Praying while setting aside the two minutes it takes to boil the kettle, praying whilst walking your dog in the evening, praying when you first wake up or as you go to sleep. Ultimately, when, how and where you pray is not important, what is important is that you do! Praying does not need to be demanding experience. In fact Jesus teaches us that we need to not go on at length to be heard or build a relationship. [Mark 6:7). Instead speak to God honestly and from your heart. He is your most trusted friend who knows what you need before you even ask and understands the depth of your love for Him. If you are unsure of how to pray, begin by giving thanks for the good God has provided, make a sincere request or an intercession for another and acknowledge that only God can provide what we require. I hope that throughout Lent you are able to be more fully present to those in your life and are also able to enter into this time of repentance and preparation for the great celebration of Easter. I wish you all the very best and hope that you achieve success in turning back to God and spreading the Gospel. I will pray for you always, Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator
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It’s a Sporting Life at Saint Ignatius! School Surf League (Surf Lifesaving) Carnival - 24th February Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV) School Surf league is an exciting Term One event held at Torquay front beach (cosy corner) that encourages Victorian secondary school students to participate in Surf Lifesaving events. The competition provided 20 students an opportunity to test their endurance, strength, speed and agility in Life Saving sports such as surf race swimming, board races, flags, beach sprints, 1km beach runs and Cameron, board and beach relays. The students did a tremendous job in cool and windy conditions. The highlights for the day included:
U17 Girls Board Relay: Alexandra Gannon, Bridget Abfalter, Emily Bambrook
1st Place: U17 Girls Board Relay : Alexandra Gannon, Bridget Abfalter, Emily Bambrook. State representative Emily Bambrook did a superb job in the 3rd leg to secure a memorable win for these talented and fit young girls. 1st Place: Open Boys Beach Relay: Ryan Wilson, Aaron Tormey, Angus Naylor, Ben Smith Alongside St Joseph’s College Geelong, our boys started strongly on the soft sand with state 400m champion, Benjamin Smith, giving us a 2m advantage after the first leg. After Ryan passed the baton to Angus it looked like the Emmanuel College Warrnambool runner was going to overtake Angus. However, a burst of hard running over the last 50m by Angus secured the win. 1st Place: U15 Aqua Cameron Relay: Olivia Occhipinti, Lexie McNaughton, Felicity Abfalter, Michaela Gibling 1st Place: U17 1km Run and 1st Place: U17 Beach Sprint: Benjamin Smith 1st Place: Open Board Race and 1st Place: Open Surf Race: Ryan Wilson All students did a tremendous job in tough conditions. We certainly have some talent in the tough sport of surf lifesaving and I would like to congratulate all students who took part. It was wonderful to see Katie Self support the team throughout the day and to shout the team fish and chips after all events were completed.
1st Place: Open Boys Beach Relay: Aaron Tormey, Ryan Wilson, Angus Naylor, Ben Smith
Year 9/10 Cricket Carnival Tuesday 24th February
Ronan Healy began the team’s 9th over with 3 wickets and Chris Dineen bowled well taking 1/14.
Saint Ignatius Year 9/10 Cricket team were narrowly beaten by Christian College in the final of the GISSA cricket competition on Tuesday 24th February.
Oscar Irwin (27), Darcy McDowell (25), and Lachlan Hooper (25) patiently built their innings to secure a difficult run chase for the Christian College ‘B’ team. Darcy Sheard was the main destroyer, picking up 3-8 off the 14th over.
Chasing only 42 runs off ten overs in the final, Christian College managed to pass the target with only a few balls remaining. The match went right to the wire, with Ronan Healy and Mitch Allan taking early wickets. But No.4 batsman for Christian College picked off a low full toss on leg stump to win the final with a boundary. In the earlier preliminary games, Saint Ignatius (2/78) were far too strong for Geelong Lutheran College (4/72). Darcy McDowell was very pleased with his 20 runs and Lachlan Hooper chimed in with a classy 27 to be not out.
Coach Ben Collyer said the loss in the final was a tough one to swallow. “We were about 10 runs short I reckon, but nevertheless the boys gave Christian College a big fright and I’m sure they’ll be keen as ever to give it a crack next year,” he said. Andrew Philp Sport Coordinator
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Senior Cats visit Saint Ignatius Two lucky Year 7 classes from Saint Ignatius College Geelong hosted six senior Geelong Cats players on Tuesday February 24th for a football skills clinic as part of the Geelong Cats Annual Community camp. Students were taken through some skills and drills like goal kicking and strategy games before finishing with some question and answer time. The players who attended were Tom Hawkins, new recruit Mitch Clark, Jared Rivers, Josh Caddy, Mitch Duncan and Steven Johnson. Students then had the opportunity for autographs and photo’s. The players were amazing with their time and contribution and our College is most grateful for this memorable experience.
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Canteen Roster Starting 9th March Monday 9th No Canteen Labour Day Holiday Tuesday 10th M. Dunstan, S. Crawley, M. Heffernan, T. Mifsud, L. Vella Wednesday 11th C. Ford, D. Thompson, M. Fanning, M. Sideris, A. Schneider Thursday 12th M. Gill, M. White, L. Eastwood, Needed, Needed Friday 13th A. Gleeson, B. Downey, L. Hart, C. Lyons Starting 16th March Monday 16th A. Brown, J. Chainski, B. Rees, L. Quinlivan, M. Dertien Tuesday 17th L. Vella, T. Mifsud, S. Crawley, Needed Wednesday 18th R. Scott, M. Sideris, C. Duncan, K. Walker
Tennis Report Two teams from Saint Ignatius participated in the Geelong Regional Tennis Tournament on Tuesday, 24 February at the Geelong Lawn Tennis Club. Students were drawn from all year levels and it was especially encouraging to have the experience and steady influence of three Year 12 students, Emily Harwood, Jacqueline Seiffert and Madison Sideris. The A team, consisting of: Stephanie Golightly, Megan Markov, Olivia Symons, Maddison Sideris, Zali Havelberg, Matthew Young, Jeb Taylor-Hewson, Joshua Mc Phee and Ari Millem, competed admirably against a determined and equally talented Christian College. In round 1, after excellent results in the singles (from two rising stars in Yr 7 - Olivia and Josh) and doubles rubbers, it came down to the mixed doubles combination of Maddison and Ari to secure the win. The standard of play on this court was incredibly high with a consistent exchange of clever topspin drives, volleying and smashes. The third set was a tie-break and whilst we were narrowly defeated, the final score of 8-10 reflected how very close it was. In the final, Saint Ignatius played Christian College again and met strong competition in the singles but were successful in the girls and mixed doubles. The boys’ doubles team of Josh and Ari had a promising start, winning the first set 6-3 but Christian College persevered and took the second set 6-1. Once more, the third set came down to a tie-breaker and despite the boys’ valiant efforts to stay in the set, we went down 10-12 in the end.
The B team was made up of: Emily Harwood, Jacqui Seiffert, Victoria Herring, Jacqui Harwood, Claudia Britt, Zane Beazley, Louis Walter, Thomas Muir and Dylan Caulfield. It had three Year 7 students who were very ably supported by senior girls, especially in the mixed with Claudia and Victoria gently and calmly mentoring the younger boys to success. This team played against three other schools : Christian College, Grovedale Secondary College and Covenant College and were very excited to make it to the final against Covenant. The singles matches proved tough for Emily and Louie, who never gave up but weren’t able to come out with a win this time. However, the boys’ and girls’ doubles were able to even the score with confident wins and so the match (and title) hinged on the mixed set. With much support and encouragement from the team, Claudia and Dylan were able to clinch victory with a 6-4 result and bring home the trophy for Saint Ignatius. Congratulations to all players for the incredibly gracious and sportsman–like way they played and to the B team for their fantastic win. Many thanks also to the parents who were able to come and cheer everyone on. With ideal weather and wonderful camaraderie amongst team members, it was the perfect day to be outdoors representing our College. Mrs Deborah Hodge
Thursday 19th M. Hallam, T. Leibhardt, E. Carpenter, T. Tormey Friday 20th S. Anson, K. Rawson, J. Marles, E. Hudson If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050258
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Parents and Friends’ Association: Meetings for 2015 The Parents & Friends’ Association cordially invite all those interested to their meetings for 2015 held from 7.30pm onward in the Food Tech Centre on the following dates: Meeting schedule: February Tuesday 10th March Tuesday 10th April Tuesday 14th May Monday 11th June Tuesday 9th July Monday 13th August Tuesday 11th September Monday 14h October Tuesday 13th November Monday 9th AGM December TBA The Minutes for all meetings can be found on the College website in the Parents and Friends’ Portal when available. The Agenda for the up-coming meeting is also available from the website just prior to the meeting date.
Uniform Shop New Opening Times for 2015 Uniform shop is now open Monday 8.00 - 9.30am and 2.00 - 3.30pm We stock a wide variety of uniform including new socks. Your outgrown items can be sold in the uniform shop and you can purchase larger ones. Items for sale can be left at the office. Please ensure that blazers and kilts have been drycleaned and all other items have been laundered and are in good condition. Please pay particular attention to underarms, cuffs and collars. A form to be completed for items to sell can be obtained by emailing uniform@ignatius.vic.edu.au We are looking for volunteers to help out once a month, for further information contact uniform@ignatius.vic.edu.au
See Next Page Ticket order form Would You Like To Be On The 2015 Parents and Friends Contact List? It is the start of a new year and time to update the Parents and Friends Contact list… If you are an existing Member of the 2014 Parents and Friends list, please email Kristi (Secretary) to ensure all your details are still correct. If you would like to have your name added to the Parents and Friends Contact list and you have never been on this contact list before, please email: Kristi Papp (Secretary, Parents and Friends’ Association) on sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au with your name, email address and if there are any events or sub-committees you would like to be part of… Kind Regards,
Kristi Papp
Secretary Parents and Friends’ Association Saint Ignatius College Geelong
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College Fees Raffle 2015 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 2015 (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 Prize
$250 Uniform Voucher Donated by Noone Imagewear / Bellarine Uniforms
Raffle will be drawn on Tuesday 17th March 2015. 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 Thursday 12th March 2015. Purchased tickets will be sent home with students. We look forward to your support of this Fundraising event.
Abraham Papp
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Board appointment Parents and Friends’ Association Election According to its constitution, the Saint Ignatius College Parents and Friends’ Association elects ONE representative to sit on the College Board for a period of two years. This appointment is currently vacant and now needs to be filled for the 2015-2016 school years.
l The elected P&FA Board member must be a current member or be prepared to become an active member of the Parents and Friends’ Association from March 2015 and attend all monthly meetings from that date.
The representative is determined through a process of nomination and election conducted by the Parents and Friends’ Association. Nomination forms for this position are now available from the Secretary of the Parents and Friends’ Association, Mrs. Kristi Papp and need to be submitted by no later than March 5th 2015. Email address for the Secretary is as follows: sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
l The Parents & Friends Association meet monthly and the dates for 2015 meetings are published and can be viewed though the parent portal on the College website.
Election Procedure l Signed and seconded nomination forms are to be completed and submitted to the P&F secretary by Thursday March 5th 2015. l Prospective candidates attend the Parents & Friends meeting on Tuesday March 10th in the Food Technology Centre at the College commencing at 7.30pm. They will be required to speak to their nomination, outline their reasons for seeking the position and respond to questions that arise from those association members in attendance. l The 2015 office bearers will prepare any ballot forms, conduct the election at that same meeting at which only members of the association in attendance are entitled to vote. The successful candidate will be determined on the basis of that voting procedure and confirmed prior to the conclusion of the meeting. l The President of the Canonical Administrators must subsequently ratify the elected candidate’s appointment to the Board.
Parents and Friends’ Association Board Member responsibilities and expectations Before nominating for this position, prospective candidates are advised of the following expectations and requirements associated with the appointment: l Official office bearers - President, Secretary or Treasurer - are ineligible for nomination for this appointment under the current constitution.
l The elected P&FA Board representative is expected to attend Saint Ignatius College Board meetings. These dinner meetings are held monthly from 5.30pm till 9pm approximately.
Dates for the 2015 Board meetings are also indicated below.
l The elected P&FA Board representative is required to provide a monthly report to the Board on the activities of the Parents & Friends’ Association and to report back to the Association on matters pertinent to that organization.
Further Information: Individuals who require any further information or clarification are asked to contact Mrs. Jo Britt, President of the Parents & Friends’ Association prior to the close of nominations. This can be done via the flowing email address: jobritt@datafast.net.au
SICG Board Meeting dates for 2015 February
Wednesday 11th
March
Wednesday 11th
May
Wednesday 13th
June
Wednesday 17th
July
Wednesday 22nd
September
Wednesday 9th
October
Wednesday 21st
Working Bee Fun Times! Hey Students, need some fun in your life? Are you up early on a Saturday morning and have no idea how you are going to get through the next 2 days without going to school? Well, for one day at least, your worries are over! On the 14th March drag your parents out of bed, get them dressed in grubby clothes, grab a load of gardening tools and get on up to school by 9am. Explain that they will be setting a good example and spending quality time with you, don’t accept any excuses, and tell them they will be home by 1pm full of pride from making your school a better place. You will be part of a team fixing, digging, planting, sweeping, mulching, cutting and a variety of other tasks and you will see your school in a whole new light! (and time worked will also qualify you for community service hours). l don’t forget to put your surname and phone number on your tools on a bit of tape l There will be yummy morning snacks provided and a BBQ for lunch If you can come please let us know at sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au . Thank You in anticipation of your support. Adrian – Environment Chairperson
November Combined Catholic College Dinner Wednesday 11th at Clonard December
Wednesday 2nd
Mrs. Annette Chidzey Acting Deputy Principal
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Year 9 Earths Art
Created by Anabelle, Jake and Max
Created by Nick and Lachy
Created by Rianna and Tommi
Created by James, Bella and Chloe
Created by Tiffany, Bridget, Maddi and Kat
Created by Gemma and Brianna
Created by Annalise and Isabella
Students in Year 9 Art have recently been studying artist Andy Goldsworthy. Goldsworthy is an environmental artist who creates sculptures in a particular landscape using only the materials he finds in that particular location. Working in teams students adapted this idea to our school environment and successfully created sculptures on the school grounds. I was very impressed with the commitment that the students have shown during this project and wanted to share with you the amazing results from our sculpture morning. Ms. Tory Wood, Visual Arts Teacher
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End poverty. Promote justice. Uphold dignity. This year Saint Ignatius is again supporting Project Compassion. Students in each homeroom will be asked to contribute in someway to help with our fundraising program. Inter-house sporting competitions and busking events are just some events being planned at this stage. Running through the six weeks of Lent each year, Project Compassion is an extraordinary, ongoing demonstration of the faith, love and generosity of caring supporters, all in the name of justice and peace. It is the lifeblood of Caritas Australia; without it, we could not do the vital work we do. In Project Compassion 2014, nearly $11 million was raised to help the world's poorest communities. The Saint Ignatius Community is proud of the contribution we made to this total in 2014. The theme for Project Compassion 2015 is “Food for Life”. Food is essential for all life, yet many of the world’s poorest people do not have food security. That means they live from day-to-day, uncertain of how to afford or how to access their next meal. Without food, the rest of life is impossible to contemplate: how can you plan for the future or educate your children when you fear you will be hungry? As Pope Francis says: “It is a well-known fact that current levels of production are sufficient, yet millions of people are still suffering and dying of starvation. This is truly scandalous.” Project Compassion 2015 explores how Caritas Australia is helping the world’s poorest people establish sustainable food, walking with them as they free themselves from the burden of food insecurity and develop new, improved income streams for a better future. For more information go to:
http://www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion Michael Wright Learning Area Leader Religious Education.
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Meet Melbourne in Geelong Wednesday 25 March 2015
Information session for prospective students and their families The University of Melbourne will be visiting Geelong to give students, teachers and parents the chance to talk to our friendly staff and find out more about • Courses and career outcomes, including the Melbourne degrees and graduate pathways • Unique opportunities to enrich your degree such as studying a concurrent diploma or going on exchange • Housing options, scholarships and student services • Access Melbourne, our special entry and access scheme, which offers guaranteed entry to Melbourne degrees for eligible students • Information for Indigenous students
When: Wednesday 25 March 2015 6.30pm – 8.30pm Where: Kardinia Room Mercure Hotel Corner Gheringhap & Myers Streets, Geelong
FOR MORE INFORMATION agrinton@unimelb.edu.au futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au facebook.com/melbuni twitter.com/Unimelb youtube.com/unimelb
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INSIGHTS Building parent-school partnerships WORDS Michael Grose
Helping kids deal with rejection A bit of rejection and disappointment is good for kids, as long as they learn how to cope with it...
One of the keys to functioning socially and emotionally is the ability to deal with disappointment and rejection. Most children experience some type of rejection from their peers throughout childhood. One study found that even popular children were rejected about one quarter of the time when they approached children in school. Paradoxically, children’s experience of rejection and disappointment at school is good for them, as long as it’s balanced with successful experiences too. They learn that they can cope and solve problems in their own way and that bad experiences don’t last forever. And they learn that sadness and disappointment can be managed too, which is an important lesson to learn to take into adolescence and beyond, when life is full of ups and downs.
Helping them move on
happen for any number of reasons that are unrelated to them. In the course of a school day children will meet with a number of challenges and even setbacks. They may struggle with some schoolwork. They may not do well in a test and they may not be picked for a game that they wanted to play. Children grow stronger when they overcome their difficulties. The challenge for parents is to build and maintain children’s confidence levels to help them get through the rough times. One way to help children deal with rejection and disappointment is to talk through problems or difficulties, recognising and accepting their feelings. Talk about various scenarios, discussing possible outcomes. The age of your child will determine the amount of detail. Keep things simple and avoid burdening a younger child with concepts he or she doesn’t understand.
Most children recover from such rejection. They move on and form constructive, worthwhile relationships but some children need help. They often take rejection personally, blaming themselves. As a parent it is useful to challenge children’s unhelpful thinking and encourage them to look for new friendship opportunities. Parents can help children understand that rejection may
Your attitude as a parent can make a huge difference to how a child reacts. If you see rejection or disappointments as problems then your child will be hamstrung by this view. See them as challenges then your child, in all likelihood, will pick up your upbeat view and deal with disappointments easily. After all, confidence is catching!
To help children handle rejection and disappointment try the following four strategies: 1 Model optimism. Watch how you present the world to children, as they will pick up your view. 2 Tell children how you handle disappointment and rejection. Not only is it reassuring for children to know that their parents understand how they feel but they can learn a great deal by how their parents handle situations. 3 Help children recognise times in the past when they bounced back from disappointment. Help them recognise those same strategies can be used again. 4 Laugh together. Humour is a great coping mechanism. It helps put disappointment in perspective. It helps them understand that things will get better. They always do. The stronger the wind the stronger the trees is the notion here. Supporting kids to handle life’s hurdles helps them to develop a lasting sense of resilience, which is essential for good mental and emotional health.
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Dine for a Cure Fyansford Hotel Tuesday March 17th
Byron Mitchell & Steve Young Byron & Steve are passionate supporters of the Tour de Cure charity and trying to find a cure for cancer is very close to both their hearts. Both Byron & Steve are riding the 2015 signature tour from Melbourne to Adelaide in April. Steve has ridden 2 country tours and a signature tour in the past. This will be Byron’s first ride with Tour de Cure.
Jess Douglas
In 1987, Jess was 14 and diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease. A form of cancer. In 2010 she won her first World 24hr Championship. Jess then repeated this feat in 2012 & 2013. As well as being a professional MTB rider she is also a successful business woman, running MTB Skills as well as 3 Cafe bike shops in the some of the coolest MTB areas of Australia.
Peter Fletcher - Dare2Dream
In June 2015, World Challenge employees Pete Fletcher and Tom Hudson aim to become the first pair in history to row unassisted from New York to London – a journey of over 3,000 nautical miles.
MC - Rob Gaylard After many years working in the media with television and radio, including the Nine Network, as either sports presenter or news reader, Rob now works as a freelance operator while fulfilling his love of racing as the host of major cup day presentations in Victoria including the Melbourne Cup.
$55 including a $25 tax deductible donation Chicken ballotine with crusted chats, broccoli, baby carrots and mustard jus or Beef sirloin cooked medium with potato gratin, sautéed mushrooms, roasted roma tomatoes and red wine jus Plus one glass of wine or beer - additional drinks at bar prices
Raffle on the night with great prizes 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start
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African Children’s Choir to perform in Geelong Grab this rare opportunity to be dazzled and entertained by the eighteen children from the Ugandan based African Children’s Choir on their second tour of Eastern Australia. Having graced the stages of Carnegie Hall and the London Palladium performing for US Presidents and Nobel Prize winners with celebrities such as Will Smith, Bob Geldorf, Alicia Keys and Annie Lennox, The African Children’s Choir is excited to share a culturally intimate evening with you filled with captivating and joyful displays of Ugandan drumming, dance and song. The purpose of the tour is to raise awareness of the orphaned and destitute children of Africa and to raise funds for the choir’s programs. Through the choir’s fundraising efforts over the past thirty years, fifty two thousand children have received a better education with choir members educated to university level and often returning to the community as lawyers and doctors.
Under One Sky Concert with The African Children’s Choir Where: South Barwon Civic Centre, Belmont When: 7 pm Fri 10 April Family Tickets Available Bookings: www.kwaya.org/underonesky.html
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The Geelong Umpires has vacancies for males and females to become Field, Boundary or Goal Umpires. Earn up to $120 or more a game. Depending on your level of motivation and ambition, you can umpire for purely social and general fitness reasons, or treat it as a sport where you can aim to excel at the highest level.
Football experience is not a pre-requisite and retired or ex-players are most welcome. Like other sports, Umpires have a dedicated coaching panel, training staff and observers who are all committed to making your umpiring experience an enjoyable one, ensuring that you are given every opportunity to achieve your goals
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School Calendar March 2015
March 2015 Thursday 5th Year 10 Golf Morse - Curlewis Golf Club
Tuesday 17th Year 10 Golf Loyola and Garnier - Curlewis Golf Club
Friday 6th Cyber Cats Program Simmonds Stadium
Wednesday 18th Year 10 Golf Andres - Curlewis Golf Club
Friday 6th Year 11 and 12 Theatre Studies Performance Potato Shed 7:45pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday 18th Year 9 Pax Hill Leadership Day
Year 12 Elevate Education
Friday 6th
Monday 9th Student Free Day Labour Day Holiday Tuesday 10th
Year 7 and 8 Cyber Safety
Tuesday 10th
Parents and Friends’ Association Meeting
Tuesday 10th Year 10 Golf Kostka - Curlewis Golf Club Tuesday 10th Year 10 Marine Science Excursion Barwon Heads Bluff Wednesday 11th Year 10 Golf Andres - Curlewis Golf Club Thursday 12th Year 10 Golf Briant - Curlewis Golf Club Thursday 12th
Year 8 and 10 Elevate Education
Friday 13th
Year 7 Crazy Hair Day
Saturday 14th PFA College Working Bee 9.00am to 1.00pm Monday 16th Year 10 Golf Ogilvie - Curlewis Golf Club Monday 16th College Production Auditions Potato Shed Periods 5 and 6
Wednesday 18th Year 11 VET Building & Construction First Aid Wednesday 18th College Production Callbacks Potato Shed Periods 3 and 4 Thursday 19th Year 11 and 12 Studio Arts Excursion Federation Square Melbourne Thursday 19th
Year 9 Pax Hill Leadership Day
Thursday 19th Year 10 Golf Briant - Curlewis Golf Club Friday 20th
Year 9 Pax Hill Leadership Day
Sunday 22nd Saint Ignatius College Open Day 2015 Open 11am to 2pm Information Sessions: 11am and 12.15pm Monday 23rd Visiting Indonesian School Sekolah Global Mandiri School 23rd to 29th March Monday 23rd Year 10 Golf Ogilvie - Curlewis Golf Club Monday 23rd Year 9 Caring for Creation Activity Ocean Grove / Barwon Heads Tuesday 24th Year 10 Golf Loyola and Garnier - Curlewis Golf Club
Look for the Calendar available through the Saint Ignatius College Website: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au T IGNATIUS COLLEGE SAIN
Saint Ignatius College Geelong
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