Newsletter
Edition 4, March 22nd 2018
From the Principal Welcome! Finish up to Term One
Coming Events March 2018 End of Term Program Fri 23rd Interim Reports Released to Parents via Parent Portal at 9.00am Mon 26th Year 11 / 12 Outdoor & Environment Camp (26th to 29th) Tues 27th Year 7 Immunisation Wed 28th Last Day of Classes for Term 1 Wed 28th Parent / Student / Teacher Conferences 4.00pm to 8.00pm Thurs 29th Student Free Day Thurs 29th Parent / Student / Teacher Conferences 9.00am to 12noon Fri 30th Good Friday See our website for details A more detailed calendar is on the last page.
It is hard to believe that next week is the last week of Term One! Please note that the last day for classes this term will be next Wednesday 28th March. On Thursday 29th March there will be no classes due to the Parent, Student and Teacher Interviews. The Term One holidays commence on Good Friday (30th March) this year. Please note that the first day of classes for Term Two will be Tuesday 17th April. Monday 16th April 2018 will be a teacher inservice day.
Term One Reports You will be able to access the Term One Report via the Parent Portal tomorrow after 9 am. If you are a ‘non-residential’ parent you can, if you haven’t already, apply for the reports (as well as other school correspondence) to be mailed to you. The application form is available from our office.
This interim semester report is not as detailed as the Semester Report that you will receive mid-year. It is designed to give you an indication of your daughter’s/son’s progress to date. I encourage you to take advantage of the follow-up Parent, Student and Teacher Meetings to help set the scene for a successful finish to the semester.
Term One Parent, Student and Teacher Meetings A reminder that the meetings to follow-up the Term One Reports will be held next week on the afternoon and evening of Wednesday 28th March (4.00pm - 6.00pm & 7.00pm - 8.30pm) and the morning of Thursday 29th March (9.00am – 12.00noon.) Please note that we expect students to attend the meetings with their parent/guardian and teacher. There will be no classes on Thursday 29th March to provide additional time for the Parent, Student and Teacher Meetings to take place. You are most welcome to use these meetings to meet teachers, discuss progress and address concerns. Instructions on how to book meetings have been emailed to parents / guardians today. ....continued on Page 2
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From the Principal (cont.)
This Page: Continuation of ‘From the Principal’ Page 3: Continuation of ‘From the Principal’ and Deputy Principal - Staff, Identity & Operations Page 4: Faith Matters Page 5 and 6: Student Leaders College Assembly Photos Page 7: Year 12 Retreat 2018 Page 8 and 9: Open Day 2018 Photos Page 10: Open Day 2018 and The Final Newsletter in this format! Page 11: Student Representative Council Update and Hosting an Indonesian Student Page 12: Bullying - No Way! Page 13: Canteen Roster and Parents and Friends’ Association Page 14: PFA ‘Entertainment Book’ Fundraiser Form Page 15: Financial Assistance Information for Parents Page 16 to 18: “5 steps to helping your anxious teen achieve their goals” by Dr Jodi Richardson Page 19: Parish Mass Times 2018 Page 20 to 22: Community Notice Board Page 23: College Calendar
Catholic Education Week Catholic Education Week was celebrated from Sunday 11 March to Sunday 18 March. The theme for Catholic Education Week 2018 was “Open New Horizons for Spreading Joy,” the theme of the Australian Church’s 2018 Year of Youth. This week provided an opportunity for all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne to celebrate their Catholic identity, the vital role they play within their local community and the strength of the sector. In the Year of Youth it is also an opportunity to celebrate the young people we serve. Two events our College held or was involved in were: Our VCE Music class providing entertainment at a Concert in Melbourne’s Treasury Gardens for primary students on Friday 16 March; and Our Open Day last Sunday that enabled students, staff, friends and family to come together to celebrate the spirit of our school community and enabled members of the wider community to learn more about our wonderful College. In regards to the first event, I congratulate the students involved - Catherine Exton, Samuel Grant, Robert Juric, Ryan McNolty, Ella O’Brien, Liam Power and Parker Volke. This was a valuable performance opportunity for the students and a wonderful service to help the primary school students enjoy the concert. Thank you to our Performance Coordinator (& VCE Music Teacher) Mrs Linda Pape for her work to manage this.
Open Day 2018 Open Day, held on Sunday 18th March, was again very successful with a large crowd in attendance. Strong interest in the College continues. As in previous years, a tremendous feature of the day was the number of students who came along on the day to help show-off their school. The way they interacted with our guests made a very significant positive impression of our college. Well done to about two hundred and fifty students who were able to be present on the day, you were great ambassadors. Thank you to parents for supporting this.
Also thank you to our Parents and Friends’ Association members who were very active on the day in a number of valuable ways. And thank you to our dedicated staff for their work to present so many different aspects of our vibrant faith and learning community to the visitors. I congratulate Mrs Claire Hewitt (Development Manager) for her coordination of this event.
Uniform Term Two Please note that all students are required to wear full winter uniform for terms two and three. As there may be some hot days early next term, students may wear summer uniform on any, particularly warm days up to ANZAC Day with the blazer. Please check the Student Planner for details about what can and cannot be worn. Please note that the summer shirt with logo is not to be worn as part of the winter uniform as it is not made to be worn with a tie. The college uniform long-sleeve shirt is to be worn with a tie and is compulsory with the winter uniform for boys and girls. Also, the new kilt must be worn no longer than mid-calf with navy blue tights or stockings.
School Road Safety Reminder A local resident recently contacted the College with a concern about cars traveling too quickly on Reserve Road near the schools’ precinct. Both Reserve Road and Gillies Roads are gravel roads and are used by some members of the school community to drop-off and pick-up students. Motorists need to adjust their speed to suit the condition of the road and ensure safety. It is important to remember the importance of some basic road safety rules around the schools. Please drive carefully remembering the 40km/h speed zones. Be mindful of children and their parents walking and cycling to school, as well as those students catching buses or waiting to be picked up by parents in vehicles. Schools can be very busy places at drop off and pick up time, and your courtesy and patience are appreciated. ....continued on Page 3
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Principal leave Deputy Principal, Mr Paul Lewis will be in charge while I am on leave. I have long service leave this week and next week. I am looking forward to celebrating the wedding of my daughter, Gabrielle to Matthew Lennon on this coming Saturday. Please see Mr Lewis for any matters you would normally contact me.
Best wishes for a happy & holy Easter Next Sunday we celebrate Palm Sunday, the commencement of Holy Week.
This special week is the final one in our journey through Lent. It is especially significant and sacred as it calls to mind for Christians the last week of Jesus’ life in preparation for his death and most significantly his resurrection.
Easter is the high point of the Christian year - the most important of our celebrations. Please consider taking your family to one of the many Church services over the Easter break to support further your daughter / son’s faith development.
Next week on Wednesday we will gather the whole school together for a short time to reflect on this special week and help prepare our students for the celebration of Easter.
I wish everyone a very enjoyable Easter and I hope all students have a restful break with some time spent revising work and preparing for next term included.
Holy Week, and indeed all other events and seasons in the Church’s year, are a lead up to the most important celebration of the year and at the very heart of our Christmas beliefs, Easter.
Best wishes,
Michael Exton Principal
Deputy Principal - Staff, Identity & Operations Staffing
Casual day - Project Compassion
Blessings for Easter
I wish to advise that unfortunately one of our Finance Officers Gillian Newland has resigned from the College.
Next Monday, March 26th, is a casual clothes day and we ask students and staff to make a gold coin donation on Monday.
We will conduct Easter Liturgies next week with the students on Wednesday and the staff on Thursday.
Gillian has done tremendous work as part of our Finance Team and on behalf of the school community I thank her for all her work and wish her all the best in taking up a position at St Thomas Primary School Drysdale.
All the money raised next Monday will be added to the Project Compassion collection that has been going on in Homerooms throughout Lent.
Year 12 Retreat All Year 12 students recently participated in their Retreat at Don Bosco Camp, Safety Beach. The students were amazing and they participated incredibly well in all aspects of the Retreat program. Their attitude and positive spirit ensured it was a great experience for all involved, including the staff who were on the Retreat with them I am very grateful to Joe Mc Lean, Year 12 Coordinator, for the huge amount of work involved in coordinating the Retreat and being responsible for the program care and welfare of students for the week.
You can read about Project Compassion on the Caritas website http://www.caritas. org.au Thank you for your support.
Mr Exton Best wishes to Michael and Mary Exton who are in Sydney for the wedding of their daughter Gabrielle this coming Saturday. On behalf of our school community I wish the Exton family all the very best for this wonderful family occasion. Year 12 Retreat
Easter time is very exciting because it’s Round 2 of the AFL; may mean camping trips and family holidays for many; it’s the beginning of the school holidays; and the time we can have lots of chocolate without feeling too guilty. However Easter is also the most significant celebration in the Church’s year so I hope you have the opportunity to attend some of the ceremonies across Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Saturday/Sunday to experience this special Church season. I wish everyone a very enjoyable Easter and a restful break over the term holidays. If your family is travelling during the holidays I wish you safe travels. Paul Lewis Deputy Principal
I would also would like to thank Anna Oliver (VCE Coordinator) and Alicia Deak (Ignatian Coordinator and Social Justice Coordinator) who reviewed the Retreat program and incorporated some new session into the week’s activities.
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Faith Matters The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their cloaks on them, and he sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!” When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, “Who is this?” The crowds were saying, “This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.” Matthew 21:6-10
Hosanna As we move into the final week of the school term we are inspired to pause and reflect upon the story that unfolds. At the College we will again immerse ourselves in the story of Christ’s Passion, through our Theatre Studies student’s interpretation of the Stations of the Cross, as we move through the final days of Lent. On Sunday we celebrate Palm Sunday. In the Gospels, Jesus enters Jerusalem and the people were overjoyed. Their Messiah had come. Although the religious leaders were still averse to Jesus and his teachings. The people were with him though. His teachings and in particular his miracles had for many provided evidence of his divinity. As he entered the city the people came laying palm fronds and cloaks in front of him. He was their king. The Prophets had been right, all that had been said was true. What a great day for Jerusalem and all of Israel. Five days later he was dead. Murdered on behalf of those who claimed to represent God. In the days between his entry and death so much changed. He was abandoned by the people who cheered him as he entered the city and proclaimed him their king. Deliverance that had been so long in coming had arrived. But what Jesus offered did not change, his revelation of peace, mercy and forgiveness was still his way. He still rejected hard heartedness and the litigious application of religion. The Messiah they expected was to be a lion, a warrior. Not a grace filled teacher who forgave and lived amongst the outcasts. He didn’t even speak about the Romans, in fact he was able to live happily under their rule (Mark 12:13-17) and even showed them love! (Luke 7:1-10) As the days passed, they waited for Jesus to make his move and bring down the Romans. He did the opposite! He fought against the religious leaders and those who preyed and profited upon the faith of the people. Very quickly they all abandoned him. The religious leaders pressed their case. He was not who he seemed to be. He was an imposter. A blasphemer. Even one of his disciples lost faith and betrayed him. He was not the Messiah! He was judged and condemned by the people. As he carried his cross through the streets and as he hung upon it the people who welcomed him, less than a week ago, mocked him and happily welcomed his death. How quickly the people lost their faith and allowed others to influence their thinking. How quickly we too call for someone’s rejection. Human nature is often tainted by selfishness, arrogance and hypocrisy. This story is identifiable in so many situations in society and even in our own lives. Pausing to consider these things deeply we need to seek instances where we have both welcomed Jesus and rejected him. If we do this careful and guided by the Holy Spirit, we can prepare for Easter and draw upon the fullness of hope and redemption offered.
Take a moment to consider Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem. When have you been moved by Jesus? Recollect those times when inspired by his teaching and life you were filled with praise and could not wait to be his agent and do things in his name. Also look for those moments when you may have been judgemental and like the religious leaders of his time rejected what was truly good because of bias or jealousy. With these thoughts in mind pray for strength to continue the good and seek forgiveness for the times when you made mistakes. Consider how the people’s fervor waned over those days. Reflecting upon your life identify the times when your faith has become less pronounced. What earthly or spiritual challenges caused you to go cold and trust more in the world and your abilities than in Jesus? Also consider those things that reinvigorated and inspired you to strengthened your relationship with God and pause to celebrate these moments. Reflect upon the religious leaders who gossiped and judged Jesus. Seek those moments when you have judged someone without compassion. When have you rejected a person or message because of a personal bias? Also search for those times in your life where you moved beyond this approach and were able to engage and grow form those times where you let go, and engaged in dialogue with those you disagreed with. What moments in your life are illustrative of this spiritual and personal growth? The story of Holy Week and Easter does not end on Friday of course: Sunday is coming! Three days after his death the prophecies are completed and his divinity is irreversibly certified. He is risen. As we move through these great celebrations take time to pause and reflect. Take stock of who you truly are as St Ignatius did and determine the things in your life that need attention. Discerning who you truly are is an ongoing process. Growth and change is possible each day. Inspired by these wonderful stories and imagining yourself in them can bring you to a great awareness of yourself, how the Spirit moves within you and what you are possible of. Inspired and loved by Jesus you can have faith, understand Scripture and are able to reflect often your holiness as it increases day by day. In doing all these things you can be certain that you are a true disciple, rather than the other characters we encounter in the narrative we explore in celebration of Easter. Yours in the Risen Lord, Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordiantor
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Student Leaders College Assembly Photos
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Student Leaders College Assembly Photos
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Year 12 Retreat 2018 Although only a few weeks into the academic year, our Year 12 students took some time out to reflect on their life journeys, where they have come from, and where they are heading towards on the annual Year 12 retreat at Don Bosco Camp at Safety Beach. The retreat was the perfect opportunity for students to enrich their faith, from strong friendship bonds and remove themselves from the fast paced world we live in.
I would like to genuinely thank all the staff that gave up their own time with their families to support the students on this wonderful experience and for also making a positive contribution in the lives of our Year 12 students during their time away. Special thanks to: Mr. Paul Lewis, Mr. Michael Timms, Ms. Tenille Thomson, Mr. Johnny Clatworthy,
Ms. Julia Hall, Mr. Byron Mitchell, Ms. Ruth Nolan, Ms. Andrea Dart, Mr. Anthony Gravener, Mrs. Anna Oliver, Mrs. Kristin Williamson, Ms. Kirsty Allan, Mrs. Alicia Deak, Ms. Bronwyn Tegousis, Ms. Stacey Learmonth and the staff at Don Bosco Camp. Mr. Joe McLean Year 12 Coordinator.
Students had time, space and structured activities to discover themselves and each other over the three days. Activities based on personal and communal reflection and sharing allowed students to make the most of time away from the classroom and other commitments. Both nerves and excitement were present between both groups of students, unaware of what to expect for the three days that were to follow. There was plenty of time for fun and activity, with the students engaging in activities such as, Yoga, Art, Mindfulness Activities, Team Challenges, Group Performances and Beach Walks. The students also had the opportunity to hear from two extraordinary individuals from the Jesuit Social Services program called “Just Voices”. Both presenters were refugees and were able to speak about their own challenges, hardships and injustices that have occurred in their own lives. Each presenter passed on a message to the students, which was powerful and inspiring for students to build upon in their own lives. Having enjoyed delicious and plentiful meals, and having experienced some unique and memorable moments, our students are hopefully now ready to face the challenges that Year 12 presents to all. There was plenty of time for chatting and enjoying one another’s company and time to show their appreciation amongst peers to express gratitude and admiration.
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Open Day 2018 Photos
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Open Day 2018 Photos
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Open Day 2018 Thank you to our Students, Staff and Parents and Friends’ Association (PFA) on the tremendous efforts on particularly trying conditions on Sunday our Open Day March 18th, 2018 - wild wind and rain.
Saint Ignatius College student Open Day volunteers were proud ambassadors of our College and, when speaking about their activity or being a tour guide or in the role of “meet and greet”, were incredibly articulate and enthusiastic.
At least it was warm and the sun was shining a lot of the time.
The PFA were raising funds with their BBQ for our Timor Leste projects.
Close to 2000 keen visitors braved the day to have a look around our College and we were so proud to show them our programs, facilities and, of course, for them to meet our wonderful students and staff.
How fortunate we are to have such a willing and supportive band of parents giving back to their College.
We were thrilled to have the opportunity to meet potential families. We were thrilled to be able to have 35 activities and displays for our visitors to be able to immerse themselves in the fine programs and myriad opportunities available at our College and how our students are inspired to be competent and have a conscience and compassion and be “men and women for others”. Over 300 volunteer students weathered the conditions well, a staggering number of students who were not only available and could manage to get here on a Sunday, but who wanted to be part of the day and ‘showcase’ their College.
It is never too late to join forces with them! Just email your interest to sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au We would like to thank Fr. Michael Richardson and Fr. Jim Clarke, Parish Priests at Ocean Grove & Barwon Heads and St Mary of the Angels Basilica, Geelong respectively, and Mrs. Annice Lappin, Principal of St. Mary’s Primary School Geelong for displaying our Open Day promotional billboards. We are also grateful to the Real estate agents of RT Edgar Bellarine and Stockdale and Leggo, Drysdale for kindly supporting our Open Day by producing the fabulous real estate promotional billboards for us.
If families missed to opportunity to join us on Open day or would like to see the College “in action” again on a normal working day next term we are running weekly tours. Tours are by appointment only and commence at 9.15am on April 18th, 24th and May 2nd, 9th, 16th. Contact the College to book a tour by email or telephone Mrs. Gail Myers, Registrar: Ph: 03 52511136 or registrar@ignatius.vic.edu.au Applications for Year 7 enrolment 2019 close on Friday May 18th, 2018. Information about enrolments can be found on the College website. Well done to everyone for such a wonderful community-building Open Day!! Mrs. Claire Hewitt Open Day Coordinator
The Final Newsletter in this format! This is the final College newsletter in this current format and Edition 5, in the first week of Term 2 will be online only. This marks a major milestone in the transition of the newsletter from a printed version delivered via the student’s school bag to the magazine style that has been in place now for 6 years and now to a ‘news feed’ style delivery more in keeping with current trends in the delivery of information on the internet. The new newsletter will allow us to deliver more dynamic information that, where necessary, will allow the reader to interact with the information being presented from included photo galleries with in articles to ‘quick links’ and downloadable information that will provide easier access to the information being provided.
Rather than the current ‘book view’ form the new newsletter will appear more like a news website where readers can choose the articles they want to read in any order they choose rather than having to flick through page after page to find what they are looking for. There will be a navigation side bar with the title of each article and the new website architecture will make it easier for us to deliver photo galleries of events covered in the newsletter. As part of this revamp those who receive the news group notification will see an all new ‘html’ style email which will give an overview of the highlight stories with direct links to those stories for easy navigation to the newsletter.
And, like the current set-up, there will be and easily navigated archive of the newsletters rather than our current PDF download archive. I will update our community on further on our progression toward our ‘go live’ date but currently I am expecting to transition to the new website during the school holidays when usage is lighter and any disruption can be kept to a minimum. Once live there will be further editing and tinkering with the back-end as we bed down the changes which are substantial. Regards Tony Berryman-Long Communications Officer
The new format will also allow us to update news stories during the life of the newsletter.
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SRC Update: Casual Day Monday March 26th The Student Representative Council has designated Monday, March 26th as a Casual Day to raise funds for ‘Project Compassion’. The theme for ‘Project Compassion’ this year is ‘ For a Just Future’ and more information can be found at; www.caritas.org.au/projectcompassion Throughout this term, our main focus has been on creating ideas to fundraise for ‘Project Compassion’. Each year level has come up with ideas for either the whole school to be involved in, or just the particular year level.
So far the year level ideas have included: Year 9 A lunch time movie Year 10 Coin map of Australia and cake stall. Year 11 Hot cross buns & BBQ Year 12 Paint Jam - a fusion of art, music and food.
Mr. Ryan came in earlier this term and explained to us, the importance of supporting Caritas and the aid it offers to those less fortunate than ourselves. As a school community we are aiming to raise $10 000.
We have all been working extremely hard Many more activities such as raffles and car as a group, and especially in our year washes have been orgainsed in homerooms. levels, to make all of our ideas happen! Students are encouraged to head up to the The support of our teachers and the Year senior school area on the day as the Year 12 Level Co-coordinators has been amazing. students and staff have organized a ‘Paint Jam’ - a fusion of art and music. We are all so excited about our fundraising ideas and look forward to Students may also be interested in bringing receiving your support and a few extra dollars for a BBQ lunch that will encouragement! be provided by Year 11 students and staff. Heidi Bakker SRC Promotions Officer
Are you interested? Hosting an Indonesian Student Call for expressions of interest in hosting an Indonesian exchange student Participating in an exchange program is a great way to improve Indonesian language skills, boost inter-cultural understanding and make lifelong friends. IndoAustay is a non-profit, voluntary organisation that runs high school exchange programs between Australia and Indonesia. It aims to foster closer ties between Indonesia and Australia by providing cultural experiences.
All household family members over the age It is an enriching and life changing of 18 will require a current WWCC, which experience for both families and students. is available for free online. The school also benefits as a native Host families are asked to provide Indonesian speaker in the class room as a accommodation, food and transport during great resource and engaged member of the the program. There is no need to go out community. of your way when hosting because living your usual routine is a huge change and an For any further questions, or to register your interest please contact Ms. Elana authentic Australian cultural experience. Cole colee@ignatius.vic.edu.au by Friday 23rd March, 2018.
We are calling for families and students from years 9, 10, 11 or 12 to host an Indonesian exchange student. The 2018 exchange program runs for six weeks from 14 July until 25 August, and the student can be hosted for 1 family for the 6 week duration, or 2 families for 3 weeks each respectively.
Important Immunisation Dates For 2018 Tuesday 27.03.18 from 9.05am - Year 7: Gardasil 9 dose 1 and Boostrix Tuesday 21.08.18 - Year 10: Meningococcal W Thursday 08.11.18 from 9.05am - Year 7: Gardasil 9 dose 2 A Jesuit Partner School
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Bullying - No Way! Friday March 16 this year was National Day of Action against Bullying. Once again this year, we had a display in the ILC. This years focus is about “Being Kind” (as opposed to simply not being mean to someone). 1. During Personal Learning classes (Years 7-9) (week starting March 19), we encouraged classes to go the the ILC and pick a compliment from basket or wall to give to another student in their class. Ideally this was to be a classmate they don’t know well.The idea is to recognise how making others feel good also makes us feel good too! 2. Also, in every classroom there was a list of 40 ways to be kind to others. We encouraged all students to look at this list and attempt as many as possible. The list is reproduced on this page.
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Canteen Roster Starting March 26th Monday 26th E. Musella, N. Van Vliet, C. Dumaresq, T. McMurray Tuesday 27th R. Murray, L. Vella, N. Robinson, B. Brinfield Wednesday 28th D. Worrall, B. Downey, M. Binion, L. Hart Thursday 29th No Canteen Student Free Day P/S/T Interviews Friday 30th Good Friday Term 2 Starting April 16th Monday 16th No Canteen Student Free Day Tuesday 17th L. Tigani, C. Fraim, C. Robinson, A. Quirk, S. Twaits, C. Duncan Wednesday 18th N. Condon, K. James, S. Peters, R. Hay, L. Vella Thursday 19th E. Carpenter, S. Jenkins, M. White, L. Eastwood Friday 20th J. Rogers, J. Marles, A. Van Den Bosch, S. Hammond. If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258
Parents and Friends’ Association: Thank You
Cathy, Sandi and I would like to thank each one of you for the fantastic show of support for this event - in planning, preparation, delivery of items, and time spent helping out on the day to make our Open Day a huge success once again. I’m sure you all agree that the atmosphere we created around our area was truly uplifting. I believe we showed prospective parents how much fun it is to be a part of the Parents and Friends’ Association at Saint. Ignatius. Thank you to: Travis Sutherland, Lyndon Ray, Bernard Lewis, Donna Queteschiner, Michelle Allchin, Mary Matthews, Boyd Williams, Sally Hurst, Julia Wilcox, Jodie Pitfield, Nerida Elliott, Bettina Brinfield, Tanya Lazzaro, Jo Britt, Fiona Dempster, Clare Gordon, Christine Johnston, Lisa Bell, Erin Carpenter, Sandi Hillman, Tracey Vaught, Stephanie Gillies, Melinda Rau, Niki Hines and Sam Wells Thank you also to all staff members who supported us in their special ways. We could not have done this without you… Rebecca Hay (PFA President)
The Uniform Shop Wednesday March 21 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm as per usual opening times and Wednesday March 28 from 4.00pm to 7.00pm - open late to allow you easy access during Parent / Student / Teacher Conferences. These are the last Wednesdays this Term to pop in for all your Uniform needs.
SALE for Wednesday March 28 A SPECIAL ON SHIRTS AND TROUSERS. Get in early! We always welcome new volunteers to our roster. If you are available for 2 hours on any Wednesday afternoon, please indicate this by using the link http://signup.com/go/KLbdEwE to sign up. Don’t worry - it’s not rocket science, and we provide on the job training.
2018 Entertainment Book Bellarine Launch Wednesday March 21st Brochures are available at the Office or you can order online www.entbook.com.au/11317f0 and receive your free extra page of vouchers. Every sale contributes to our fundraiser. Don’t delay! Purchase today! See the next page for more details and an order form.
New Members are always welcome Becoming involved with this the Parents and Friends’ Association is one of the best ways to meet new friends, and help our College community thrive. We would like to invite you to join us - get to know us, what is going on within the school and voice your ideas or concerns because your opinion and input matters.
Our next Meeting will be held on: April 17th 7.00pm in the Food Tech Room. All welcome to attend. A Jesuit Partner School
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Closing Date Completed applications can be lodged with the College from the start of Term 1 (2 February 2018) closing date is 29 June 2018. A copy of your current concession card must be attached to your application.
WELLBEING AND MENTAL HEALTH
insights 5 steps to helping your anxious teen achieve their goals by Dr Jodi Richardson
Anxiety and avoidance go hand in hand. Since anxiety is a response to a perceived threat or danger, it’s perfectly natural that when your teen is feeling anxious, turning away from whatever is provoking that feeling feels like the logical thing to do. However, while this might feel like a helpful strategy in the short term, it only serves to make the anxiety worse over time. Helping your teenager to identify what matters most and to set goals is a way to help them turn in the direction of what’s important, taking their anxiety along for the ride. We all have things we want to do and achieve, and teenagers are no different. Helping them formulate their goals, plan how they’re going to achieve them and then supporting their progression will do wonders for their mental health. Foundations of a flourishing teenager In addition to building their self-confidence, striving towards a goal creates opportunities for your teen to engage in activities that hold meaning, experience the positive emotions that come from progress, enjoy the sense of pride and achievement that comes from accomplishing their goal, and experience opportunities to connect with you and others on their journey, building relationships. Each and every one of these outcomes are the foundations of flourishing.
Instead of waiting for the anxiety to pass The process of setting goals and then setting out to achieve them is going to help your anxious teen practice what’s called ‘goal-directed action’. Instead of waiting for anxiety to pass, goals empower teenagers to choose behaviours that move them in the direction of what they care about, despite their anxiety or other obstacles. All along this will build in them the strength, courage and confidence to live a vibrant, meaningful, rich life. 1. Start with values To create meaningful goals it’s important to start with values. We all have them. They’re the things in life that matter to us most. Our values are our principles and the standards of behaviour that we uphold ourselves to. They come from within us, and we’re free to choose them. Teenagers each have their very own set of values, though if you start by asking them what they are, you’re bound to be disappointed. Being able to name your values is a really hard thing to do without any resources. It’s much more effective to give your teen an opportunity to choose their values from a list. Get them to start by casting a wide net. Here’s a list to get you both started.
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Values
Acceptance
Accuracy
Achievement
Adventure
Altruism
Ambition
Assertiveness
Authenticity
Belonging
Being the best
Boldness
Calmness
Caring
Cheerfulness
Challenge
Commitment
Community
Compassion
Competitiveness
Connection
Contentment
Contribution
Control
Cooperation
Courage
Curiosity
Creativity
Dependability
Determination
Diligence
Discretion
Discipline
Elegance
Empathy
Encouragement
Enjoyment
Enthusiasm
Equality
Excellence
Excitement
Expertise
Fairness
Faith
Family
Fitness
Flexibility
Forgiveness
Freedom
Fun
Generosity
Gratitude
Health
Honesty
Honour
Humility
Independence
Industry
Inquisitiveness
Intimacy
Joy
Justice
Leadership
Legacy
Love
Loyalty
Make a difference
Mastery
Mindfulness
Obedience
Openness
Order
Originality
Patriotism
Perfection
Persistence
Preparedness
Professionalism
Prudence
Quality
Reliability
Resourcefulness
Respect
Responsibility
Rigor
Safety
Self-control
Selflessness
Self-reliance
Sensitivity
Serenity
Success
Skilfulness
Speed
Spontaneity
Stability
Strategic
Tolerance
Supportiveness
Thankfulness
Thoroughness
Thoughtfulness
Timeliness
Understanding
Uniqueness
Unity
Usefulness
Vision
Vitality
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2. Evaluate top values When your teen has circled the values that are important to them it’s time to start a conversation about what was chosen and why. You’ll know whether or not to carve out time to talk or to casually throw a question their way. Openended questions are always good. You could simply start by saying, “Tell me a little about why you chose ‘originality’ as a value…” and then see where the conversation goes. It’s a good idea for you to create a values list too, then compare lists. Sharing your values and showing your teen you remember and respect their values and why they matter is a wonderful way to strengthen your bond and understanding of each other. 3. Choose a value to work towards With a clearer understanding of what’s important to them, your teen can begin to look at their values and contemplate what they can do to live more fully by them. It’s natural at this stage for some teens to feel disconnected from their values, now that they can see them in black and white. This is their opportunity to start reconnecting with their values by choosing a value to ‘work on’. A value to align their behaviour with as they move forward. 4. Time to set a goal Say your teen chose ‘adventure’ as a value but struggles to do adventurous things because their anxiety gets in the way. Have them name something adventurous that they can set themselves as a goal. With their recognition that adventure is one of their carefully chosen values combined with a willingness to move in the direction of this value, your teenager is already taking a step towards doing what matters despite their anxiety. In his work with anxious teenagers, Dr Chris Peterson talks to teens about considering ‘the good stuff’ and ‘the challenging stuff’ as two sides of the same coin. You can’t have one without the other. Talk to your teenager about the challenging ‘stuff’ they might encounter as they pursue their goal and how they might handle any challenges that arise. 5. Start Small Small, achievable goals are the place to start. Your adventurous teen might like to start by walking to the local shops alone to build confidence step-by-step towards the ultimate goal of an overseas gap year after school finishes. Remind them to reward themselves for achieving small goals, and to be kind to themselves if they don’t quite get there the first time.
Dr Jodi Richardson Jodi is a happiness and wellbeing speaker and writer, and is mum to two primary school aged kids who light her up. For more great ideas on flourishing mental health for the whole family, subscribe to her newsletter at drjodirichardson.com.au and say hello on facebook.com/DrJodiRichardson. Enquiries to jodi@drjodirichardson.com.au
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Parish Mass Times 2018 Bell Park Parish
Geelong Parish
Holy Family
St Mary of the Angels Basilica
147 Separation St, Bell Park, VIC 3215 Sunday: 8.00am, 9.30am, 11.00am Croatian, 12.15pm Slovenian 2nd Sunday Only
150 Yarra St, Geelong, VIC 3220 Sunday: 7.30am, 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.15pm Polish, 5.30pm Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Ss Peter & Paul’s Cnr Mercer & Malone St, Geelong West, VIC 3218 Sunday: 11.00am 2nd and 4th Sunday only Saturday: 5.00pm Vigil
Holy Spirit Cnr Bostock Ave & Nambool St, Manifold Heights, VIC 3218 Sunday: 11.00am 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays only Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Grovedale, Anglesea and Torquay Parish Nazareth 10 Griffith St, Grovedale, VIC 3216 Sunday: 10.30am
St Therese’s 43a Surfcoast Highway, Torquay, VIC 3228 Sunday: 8.45am
Belmont Parish
St Christopher’s
St Bernard’s
72 Bingley Parade, Anglesea, VIC 3230 Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
74 Fryers Rd, Belmont, VIC 3216 Sunday: 9.00am, 10.30am Saturday: 6.30pm Vigil
Corio and Lara Parish St Francis Xavier 143 Bacchus Marsh Rd, Corio, VIC 3214 Sunday: 10.30am Saturday: 7.00pm Vigil
Meredith Parish St Joseph’s 28 Lawler St, Meredith, VIC 3333 Sunday: 11.00am Alternate Sunday
Sacred Heart
St Anthony’s
70 Hamilton Highway, Inverleigh, VIC3321 Sunday: 9.00am except last Sunday of the month when it will be at Bannockburn gymnasium
Kees Road, Lara, VIC 3212 Sunday: 9.00am
St Brigid’s
Drysdale Parish
2439 Ballan Road, Anakie, VIC 3221 Sunday: 11.00am Alternate Sunday
St Thomas
St John the Baptist
Peninsula Drive, Drysdale, VIC 3222 Sunday: 9.00am
4 Harding St, Winchelsea, VIC 3230 Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
St Patrick’s
St John the Evangelist
10 - 14 Harding St, Portarlington, VIC 3223 Sunday: 9.00am
24 High Street, Bannockburn, VIC 3331 Sunday: 9.00am Mass in the Stadium last Sunday of the month
St Phillip & St James 1345 Murraduc Rd, St Leonards, VIC 3223 Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil Lumen Christi 66 Kensington Road, Leopold, VIC 3224 Sunday: 10.30am
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Golden Plains Shire Council, VicHealth and YMCA Geelong have teamed up to run 4 day trips and 2 overnight camps for young people from the Golden Plains community, giving them the opportunity to connect in an outdoor environment. Have you got what it takes to be a leader? We are looking for volunteer leaders to run the activities (aged between 16-25 years). This is a great way to get your community service points for school. We will be having a special training day just for you!
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Thursday 12th April
Senior Day Trip 1 (Ages 16-18): Saturday 5th May Senior Day Trip 2 (Ages 16-18): Sunday 17th May Senior Overnight Camp: Thursday 5th/Friday 6th July Volunteer Training Day:
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College Calendar April 2018
March 2018 Friday 23rd
Interim Reports available to Parents via the Parent Portal
Friday 23rd Year 12 Media Excursion ACMI and Melbourne Museum Friday 23rd Year 7 Science Incursion Widlife Xposure Friday 23rd
Intra-School Surf Camp
Monday 26th Year 11 / 12 Outdoor & Environment Camp Canoeing - Barmah Forest March 26th to 29th Tuesday 27th
Year 7 Immunisation
Wednesday 28th Last day of Classes for Term 1 Wednesday 28th Year 10 Health and Nutrition Excursion Wednesday 28th Whole of College Easter Liturgy
Monday 16th
Student Free Day
Tuesday 17th
First Day of Classes for Term 2
Tuesday 17th Parents and Friends’ Association Meeting 7.00pm in the Food Tech building Wednesday 18th College Tour Commences at 9.15am by appointment only Thursday 19th
Year 11 VCAL Excursion
Thursday 19th
ATSI Students Excursion
Tuesday 24th College Tour Commences at 9.15am by appointment only Tuesday 24th College ANZAC Day Service Commences at 10.46am Tuesday 24th
Year 8 ‘Mindfulness Through Movement’
Wednesday 28th Year 7 / 8 Girls AFL Week 3
Tuesday 24th Year 9 Marince Science Excursion Barwon Bluff
Wednesday 28th Parent / Student / Teacher Conferences 4.00pm to 8.00pm
Wednesday 25th ANZAC Day Public Holiday
Thursday 29th
Student Free Day
Thursday 29th Parent / Student / Teacher Conferences 9.00am to 12noon Friday 30th
Good Friday Commencement of School Holidays
Thursday 26th
Year 11 VCAL Excursion
Thursday 26th
College Cross -Country Championship
Friday 27th Year 10 ‘Cooking For life’ Excursion Melbourne Friday 27th
Year 10 FFL Biolab Excursion
Monday 30th Year 7 Camp 7 Carroll, 7 Licona, 7 Miki, 7 Coudere and 7 Ricci Mon. April 30th to Wed. May 2nd
Look for the Calendar available through the Saint Ignatius College Website: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au T IGNATIUS COLLEGE SAIN
Saint Ignatius College
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