Newsletter
Edition 4, March 23rd 2017
From the Principal Welcome!
Working Bee thank you
Open Day this Sunday
Many parents directly support our College in one or more different ways. These include canteen help, hosting an international student, second-hand uniform shop help, sports team support or performing arts help. These are just some of the ways parents strengthen our school community and make a generous contribution to enhancing outcomes for all students. On Sunday 19th March the Parents and Friends’ Association (PFA) held their annual working bee.
This Sunday 26th March, we will be holding our annual Open Day (11 am - 2 pm).
Coming Events March 2017 Fri 24th. Interim Reports available to Parents via the Parent Portal Parent / Student / Teacher Conferences will be able to be booked via the Parent Portal once Interim Reports are released. Conference bookings close Thursday March 30th at 9.00am Thurs 30th Students Final Day of Term 1 Fri 31st. Student Free Day A more detailed calendar is on the last page.
This event is vital for our school community. It provides the opportunity for members of the wider community and in particular, parents considering secondary school options for their children, to find out about and meet the people involved with the quality education we offer at Saint Ignatius. I am so pleased that many, many students have already indicated that they will attend on Open Day to promote their school. This has been such a valuable contribution to the success of the day in the past. I have consistently received positive feedback about the interaction of our students with the visitors on the day. I would like to invite all members of our school community to Open Day. Please feel welcome to visit. Could I also ask you to extend this invitation to other members of our Geelong region particularly those parents thinking about secondary school options for their daughter/son?
As in past years, the aim was to improve the grounds in preparation for Open Day. The many parents, students and staff who attended planted new shrubs and trees, topped up garden beds with mulch and did a general tidy up. These enhancements will naturally provide benefits well beyond Open Day. On behalf of our school community I would like to thank those able to attend the working bee and in particular, Mr Callum Harper (PFA), Mrs Jo Britt (PFA), Mr Andrew Humphrey (Grounds) Mr Brendon Jones (Grounds), Mr David Fitzgerald (Business Manager) and Mr Paul Lewis (Deputy Principal) for their coordination of the work of the day. ....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’ Page 4 and 5: Student Led College Assembly Photos Page 6: From Rev Fr Kevin Dillon Page 7: Faith Matters Page 8: Inaugural Surf Competition Page 9: We are Ignatian Page 10: Year 11 Wellbeing Day March 14th Page 11: Saint Ignatius, The College Opportunities Page 12: Open Day 2017 Page 13: Cricket Report Page 14: Getting to know our Student Leaders Page 15: Canteen Roster and Parents and Friends’ Association Page 16: ‘Bullying No Way’ Photos Page 17: Wellbeing News and Performing Arts Performance News Page 18: Performing Arts Performance News (cont.) Page 19: Our Surf Life Savers Impress at Torquay Page 20: Learning and Teaching Update Page 21: SRC Update Page 22 to 26: College Related Notices Page 27 and 28: “Mental health tips for teenagers” by Michael Grose Page 29 to 31: Community Notice Board Page 32: College Calendar
Water damage to some buildings As you may be aware, the Drysdale locality received an extraordinary amount of rain in a short period on Tuesday. The volume of water was too much for some parts of the storm water system at our College. The obvious result was some flooding of some buildings. This included sections of three classrooms, a staff office and open area in the Xavier Centre, one Year 10 classroom and the gym foyer. Other damage included eroded garden beds and deposits of soil and debris on many hard courts and path areas. (Such a shame after the hard work of many parents and students at the Working Bee last weekend!) In the affected classrooms some of the carpets have been lifted, and dryers are in use. The carpet may have to be replaced in one of the Year 10 rooms. The courts and paths are in the process of being cleaned, and the affected garden beds will be restored. We have been able to reschedule affected classes in other rooms which has minimised interruptions to the teaching and learning programs. I was away, helping with the Jesuit Ethos and Identity Review of St Aloysius College Sydney when this downpour occurred. On my return today I have visited the affected areas. The stories I have been told include praise for the way the students have cooperated with making the adjustments necessary and the generous efforts of many staff to do what they could to help ameliorate this situation. The maintenance team have been very busy. I commend the students whose classrooms were affected and the many staff who rallied to deal with this situation quickly.
Update on progress towards obtaining additional land You may be aware that for some time Saint Ignatius College has been seeking to purchase a parcel of vacant land which adjoins the College’s property. The land belongs to the City of Greater Geelong, which is currently inviting community submissions on the sale of the land. Council will be receiving public submissions until Tuesday 11 April and will then conduct a public hearing on Wednesday 3 May.
The purchase of this land will enable us to move forward with the construction of two much-needed facilities for our students, a Year Nine Centre and a Multi-Purpose Centre. This will result in an overall $9 million (approx.) investment into our school and the wider community. These projects are critical to ensuring we can continue to cater for increasing demand for places at the College and provide first class contemporary learning spaces for our students. Please contact me if you would like any further information.
Term One Reports You will be able to access the Term One Reports 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 Conferences A reminder that the meetings to follow-up the Term One Reports will be held next week on the afternoon and evening of Thursday March 30th (4.00pm - 6.00pm and 7.00pm - 8.30pm) and the morning of Friday March 31st (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 Friday 31st 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 3
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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.
Finish up to Term One 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 is next Thursday 30th March 2017. On Friday 31st March 2017 there will be no classes due to the Parent, Student & Teacher Interviews.
Best wishes for a happy and holy Easter Last year we commenced the holidays with the Easter celebration. This year Easter occurs at the end of the holidays. Holy week will commence on Palm Sunday in the middle of the term break. 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. Next week on Thursday 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. 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 Christian beliefs, Easter. 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.
Please note that the first day of classes for Term 2 will be Wednesday 19th April 2017.
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.
Monday 17th April 2017 is the Easter Monday holiday.
Best wishes
Michael Exton Principal
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Student Led College Assembly Photos
Photography by David Alexander
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Student Led College Assembly Photos
Photography by David Alexander
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Failing to provide beds to homeless Victorians costs the state almost $200 million a year, amid a spike in rough sleeper numbers, says a landmark study. In a national first, the cost of homelessness has been measured in terms of healthcare, crime, unemployment and other factors. A team of experts led by Melbourne University commissioned consulting firm SGS Economics and Planning to do a cost-benefit analysis of providing “last resort” accommodation like emergency, rooming and boarding house beds to the homeless. It was cheaper for society to supply such beds than leave people on the streets, said the groundbreaking report The Case for Investing in Last Resort Housing to be launched on Thursday. Affordable housing advocate Robert Pradolin urged governments to act, or face burdening future generations with massive social costs. “The homelessness we see on our streets today is the lack of investment in social and affordable housing which has happened over a period of several decades by successive Labor and Liberal governments,” he said. Rough sleeper numbers in Melbourne have jumped by over 70 per cent over the last two years, and it’s estimated that some 7,600 Victorians are homeless. The cost of not housing each rough sleeper was an extra $25,615 a year, including $8,429 in healthcare and $6,182 in crime-related costs. “Herald Sun”, Thurs. March 16
From Rev Fr Kevin Dillon The extraordinary information published in the “Herald Sun” on Thursday indicated that each homeless person in Victoria came at a cost to the taxpayer of over $25,000 each year. In the past nine years, the Geelong community has made a significant step in addressing the issue of homelessness. And it has done so as a community, and without any support from government commonwealth, state or local. A new building, made possible by the extraordinary generosity of Lino Bisinella and his family, “Samaritan House” is now able to house thirteen people who would otherwise be without a roof over their heads. In its four years of operation, 70% of the guests have left to take up accommodation which is more secure, affordable and worthwhile than they had when they first approached Samaritan House for assistance, guidance, respect and support.
It would help, of course, if any financial benefit to the House was not overly encumbered by the myriad of “checks and balances” which so often accompany government support of any kind. While justifiable from the perspective of transparency and good governance, these can prove to be overly complex and restrictive for good people who just want to get on with the job! The Geelong community as a whole, and our parish especially can take some comfort in the knowledge that this increasing world-wide problem is being tackled and addressed with compassion and generosity by the Geelong community - and as a community. Rev Fr Kevin Dillon, Geelong Deanery Coordinator and Association of Canonical Administrator President OAM
And they have received all these in abundance. The figures released in the “Case for Investing in Last Resort Housing” study indicate that Samaritan House is saving governments nearly $340,000 a year. If even half of this amount was made available for the recurrent funding needed to keep the “House” running, the burdens of fund-raising, cost-cutting and grant-seeking could be reduced substantially, thus enabling the small staff and many volunteers to do what they do best of all: give dignity to the homeless and help them to find a permanent place to stay.
This Sunday March 26th from 11am to 2pm Information sessions: 11am and 12.15pm Saint Ignatius College Open Day is a wonderful opportunity to experience first-hand the many opportunities offered at the College.
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Faith Matters
The vision at the River Cardoner (by Peter Paul Rubens 1577 - 1640) Floods at St Thomas Primary
Overflowing
moment that changed him forever. God opened his mind and heart to something different.
Summer has ended and this week we received the long awaited autumn rains. As is often the case in Australia this welcome rain was too much of a good thing. At Saint Ignatius we have had flooding in the Xavier centre, the Year 10 rooms, the gym and much erosion and debris spread around our campus. St Thomas Primary, just down the hill had much more flooding and associated damage, to classrooms and offices. At one point the weight of the water pushed the sandbags up against the entry doors, creating a pond outside the entry doors and a cascade through the building!
Inspired by this revelation Ignatius pursued God with the same vigor he used when chasing his old dreams. But by the river Cardoner he had a mystical experience that, that offered him insight into a way of connecting with God that transcends the everyday and can fulfill the restlessness that stirs within.
This event is cyclic but extraordinary and will be spoken of for sometime. It will inconvenience many in the short term and will be remembered in years to come. Images of the Xavier center surrounded on all sides by water are not forgotten quickly. In fact with the pathway used to enter the building it actually looked like a contemporary castle with a moat around the perimeter at one point! Over summer enjoyed the warmer weather, but in recent times have been waiting on the rain. Whilst we waited for the rain we were hopeful of the relief it would offer us in bringing the temperature down and also the new life it would herald. However, sometimes too much falls and what we have prepared can’t cope with the amount of rain we are given. Even though all of the drains and gutters had been cleared it was simply too much and could not be moved away quickly enough. This is metaphorically true in our lives in many ways. We are often hopeful of our plans; the future and what may come tomorrow. We make preparations for what we will do when our plans eventuate and work toward these goals. When these things come to fruition we are sometimes caught unawares and are surprised by the result. We might hope for and await the rest and relaxation the holidays bring and then find towards the end that we feel restless and ‘bored’; we then long for school or work and the structure and business it brings!
Floods at Drysdale Reserve (Geelong Advertiser)
It seems we are never truly satisfied. We always look for the next thing and wait for that point in time that will fulfill what we desire. When we reach that point there is always something that replaces it. We might renovate a room in our house and then be frustrated that the rest of the house is not as good as that room and although pleasant we never truly enjoy the renovated room as we are always thinking of the next thing; we move on. St Ignatius was much like this. As a young man he was never satisfied. He went from one thing to the next, never pausing to reflect on the joy each triumph offered. For quite some time after his injury he was not ‘present’. He was dreaming of the future, awaiting the next operation that would make things better and then thinking of how he could get back to his ‘normal’ life. At some point there was an extraordinary
What Ignatius realized was that Jesus offers humanity the fullness of revelation and through him we are offered communion and eternal life with the Father. He said, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35). By being in communion with Jesus we can be filled. We can go beyond the cycle of desire, momentary pleasure and longing. We can be satisfied. Ignatius’ legacy allows us to extend our humanity. When we take time to reflect we come to a point of detachment. The daily concerns, the three month goals and similar become secondary. Although important they are no longer moments or things that we attach our happiness to. What becomes of more importance and what offers contentment are those moments in which we encounter God. We may find God in many different things. A relationship, an encounter with nature, a nice meal, a beautiful image… What satisfies us in that moment is identifying where this love, peace or joy comes from and developing the connection we have with God. Through the Church we can find God in all aspects. Through the sacraments and rituals in particular we are offered a connection with God. However the Church and Ignatius offer us many ways to find God and increase our relationship with God in our daily experiences. Our task is to be mindful of the Spirit of God that moves through our lives and throughout the world. Then to give thanks. This weeks floods are allegorical in many ways. We wait for the rain and pin so much on how good it will be when it comes. Then it overwhelms and brings destruction. However, if we pause and consider all that has passed we can find God. The rain came! The floods have bought us together as a community as we rally and seek to get things ‘back to normal’. We need only to open our window and observe what is happening. The birds are calling, the sky is clear and new life is coming in so many ways. Yours in Christ, Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator
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Inaugural Surf Competition Last Friday a group of 22 eager students participated in the Saint Ignatius Inaugural Surfing competition held at Ocean Grove Main Beach. The group consisted of a cross section of seasoned competitors and some who were participating in their first ever surf competition. The aim of the day was to provide some expert coaching and surf analysis for the students, but it was also used to determine the surfers who would represent the College in the Victorian Independent Schools Surf Competition. Students were initially met with small onshore surf that built in size throughout the day as the tide rolled in. The day was split into two separate competitions, a round robin and a six-person tag team event. During the round robin each surfer participated in two 20 min heats against different competitors. First in the water was the girls heat followed by three heats of boys and then a second round of all heats. At this stage the overall female winner had been determined but due to the number of males and close results it was decided that a boys final was necessary.
Congratulations to Zeph Lamperd who was the overall male winner, Arquette Williams who finished second and Charlie Mahoney in third place. The tag team event consisted of a 6 competitors who caught two waves each and the team with the highest score within 60 mins is the winning team. This is the same concept that is used at the Victorian Schools Titles so it was important to give our students the opportunity to fully understand this process. Although some competitors found it difficult to catch two waves in the 10 mins allocated, each surfer did
their best and it was clearly evident that they enjoyed the team aspect of the competition. I would like to thank Tom Johnstone, parent of Poppy in Year 7, who kindly filmed all the students surfing with his drone throughout the day. I would also like to thank Cam and Bec Lamperd from Surf Sessions, who provided expert coaching and competition advice. Finally congratulations to all the students who took part in the inaugural event, it was a great day for everyone involved. Ms Kymberley Naylor and Mr Michael Timms
It was fantastic to see so many great young female surfers, and the day provided not only a simulation of how difficult competition surfing can be but also some great advice on how they can improve their surfing. Congratulations to Lucy Naylor who was the overall female winner for the day, Lucy surfed exceptionally well in both heats and was challenged all day by Kayla Hall who placed second and Hannah Lace who finished third for the day. The male contest was extremely close all day, and the boys displayed some outstanding surfing in trying conditions. The final consisted of Arquette Williams, Charlie Mahoney, Bohdie Williams, Zeph Lamperd, Max Annandale and Kai Keenan. Arquette was leading the final with an impressive opening score of 8.0, however, in the last few minutes Zeph secured the lead by backing up a number of impressive rides.
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We are Ignatian
In the footsteps of Ignatius
Whole School Assembly: College Captains’ Speeches At the student-run assembly on March 15th the College Captains - Kelsey Notting and Greg Lewis gave a tremendous speech that had as its focus: advice for making the most out of your time at school. Tip #1 Have supportive friends It may not seem that important, but really the people you get along with during your time at school can make all the difference. It took me a long time (3 years give or take) to find a good group of friends at school that were accepting of me and my interests and encouraged me to try. These are the people who I can really just be myself around, the people that have always been there to witness whatever mood on the emotional roller coaster I’m on. So if you find yourself amongst “friends” that are constantly giving you negative thoughts or are having you acting in a way you don’t feel is you, then consider the fact that it’s time to look for a new bunch. But this is also a two-way street, finding supportive friends is great and not many are lucky enough to have this. But you need to be the sort of person that is kind and supportive to your friends as well. Be the kind of person that makes others bring their game up. You’ll find that if you just be yourself, other people with similar values will enjoy your company, that’s how you make friends that last.
And that support, although sometimes going unnoticed, will more then likely be your wall to lean on throughout your time at school.
If you can believe that something’s possible, or more importantly believe that you are completely capable of achieving, then you’re already halfway to success.
Now this one’s not an easy step, it takes time. So just work on it and try to have more of an awareness of the people you are with and the effect that has on you.
So having that self-belief will be a huge benefit for you, especially at school.
Tip #2 Get involved in the school community There are many things in the college that you can be a part of, which range from, being involved in the music programs, the college production, college open day, book club in the library, various committees the list goes on and on. Of course this means that you don’t always have to play sport (sorry Mr Philp). However sport is still a great way to keep fit and represent the college in competitions against other colleges from around Geelong or even Victoria. In other words there is something to cater for everyone regardless of what your interests are. Therefore if you are thinking about joining a sport team or a club or just participating in a college event I would encourage you to do it. Now I know myself and others have said put yourself out there many times before, but it is the truth and as Wayne Gretzky said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”.
Tip #3 Have self-belief
Tip #4 Have fun! This may seem to be one of the most difficult to achieve, but it really isn’t. As I know and many others do as well all too quickly, there can be many tests and assignments that seem to all be happening at the once and there doesn’t seems to be any upside to it. However this is where it is important to plan your time well, because if plan your time then you will always find time to relax and have fun. Conclusion So those were our four tips on making the most of your time at school. Now you can do what you want with this - take it or leave it. But before you do we only ask that you consider the possibilities that could come from these tips. Because I guess we’re all aware that they can make you a better person, but you aren’t really aware of its full effect on you unless you give it a try. So really it comes down to a simple choice, made by you. Now all you have to do is make it. Thanks for listening.
I feel like I talk about this one all the time. Probably because I do and also because in my perspective it’s the most important. If you think about it, the only barrier in the way of you trying is all those negative thoughts and doubts bouncing around in your mind. These are the thoughts that actually stop you from trying anything at all. Just imagine if no one experienced those thoughts in our school, or in our world for that matter. If these thoughts didn’t exist, everyone would be successful. Our mindsets would see only the positive and we would all take in every opportunity with arms wide open.
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Year 11 Wellbeing Day March 14th Resilience, Emotional Regulation and Respectful Relationships On the 14th March all the year 11 students and their teachers caught a bus to the Shell Road Pavilion to discuss the three themes for the day, as identified from the 2016 data in the Wellbeing Survey. 1. How to build resilience. 2. How to strengthen emotional regulation and be able to check in with emotions. 3. How to build and maintain healthy and respectful relationships. The day began with a look into different kinds of mindfulness and how we can build our resilience and coping through utilizing strategies such as mindful eating, mindful movement and even checking in with our five senses through mindfulness. The day then moved on to working on managing our emotional regulation through African Drumming and we explored how we could express our emotions through music and drum beat.
Team building activities were also run to help our students connect with each other as well as problem solve and have a bit of fun. The day ended with a guest speaker, Dr Sue Barker, from Headspace Geelong, talking to us about healthy and respectful relationships. She delved into what a respectful relationship should look like, and how to access supports if we feel we were struggling with an unhealthy relationship. The day aimed at building our student’s confidence, sense of identity and self, and concept of what kind of friendships and relationships they want to have in their lives.
Dr Sue Barker, from Headspace Geelong
Tenille Thomson Student Wellbeing Coordinator
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Saint Ignatius, The College Opportunities It is hard to believe that the Easter break is less than two weeks away. For many of the Year 7s this time has been about establishing those important relationships that they will continue to nurture throughout their time at Saint Ignatius. However, for the Year 12 students it is a realisation that their secondary schooling is drawing closer to the end and the next chapter of their life is not far away from beginning.
Reflecting upon my own experiences this term and the opportunities that have been presented to the students, certainly makes me grateful to be part of this College. I am extremely proud of the way the students approach every opportunity and their willingness to display the appropriate gratitude to those that have arranged the specific activities. An important aspect of Ignatian / Jesuit Education is ‘cura personalis’ care for the whole person.
The whole person encompasses the spiritual, physical, emotional and academic development of an individual. With the opportunities that we have provided our students this term, it is easy to see that Saint Ignatius College truly is living up to the hopes and desires that St Ignatius of Loyola wished for of those educated in the Ignatian traditions. Michael Timms Deputy Principal - Students
For myself, Term 1 is an extremely busy time with numerous Information nights, meetings and College activities. However, I have also had several opportunities to be an active participant and spectator in a number of extra curricular activities. These extra curricular activities are a crucial part of the holistic education that we are offering at Saint Ignatius College. But more importantly it provides our students with the opportunity to excel in their chosen field and instils in them the confidence that is required to succeed throughout their lives. Some of the opportunities that have been offered to our students in Term 1 include: casting for the 2017 Saint Ignatius production - Beauty and the Beast; GISSA sporting events; participation in the Year 9 Leadership experience; Wellbeing activities across a number of levels; Year Level masses; Year 12 Retreat; several subject excursions including the Spirit of ANZAC exhibition for the Year 8s. Another opportunity that recently presented itself to the Student Leaders was to coordinate a whole school assembly. Every one of the leaders that was approached by Mr Gravener and myself relished the opportunity to present to the College. These leaders highlighted numerous ways the students can involve themselves in the College life and build upon the Culture of developing “men and women with and for others”.
Photos (top to bottom): ‘Spirit of ANZAC’ exhibition Year 11 Wellbeing Day Student Led Assembly address by College Captains Kelsey Notting and Gregory Lewis
The address by the College Captains truly capsulated the 2017 theme ‘Believe we can be more’ and highlighted how students can get the best out of their time at Saint Ignatius. This assembly really showcased the depth of leadership amongst our student body.
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Open Day 2017
Sunday 26th March
St. Ignatius. Inspiring me to be a leader. Saint Ignatius College Geelong is unique in the region as the only co-educational Catholic secondary college where young women and men engage intellectually and work collaboratively as equals.
Open 11am to 2pm Information Sessions 11am and 12.15pm
Our students reap the benefits of the time-honoured Ignatian Tradition of Education, which nurtures academic excellence and empowers students to develop Competence, Conscience and Compassion.
Tours of Facilities Course Information Presentations and Exhibitions Meet our Staff and Students
The College is easily accessed by an extensive bus network. Visit www.ignatius.vic.edu.au Download an enrolment application form and view our online College Prospectus. Contact our Registrar for further enquiries: registrar@ignatius.vic.edu.au
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Cricket Report 1stXI V Kardinia International College - Monday February 27th ‘Little things cost us’ Kardinia College’s 134 at South Belmont’s Cricket Club’s No.5 oval in their first innings dig seemed like a possible target to chase down for our 1stXI. However, Saint Ignatius were not able to surpass their paltry first-innings total falling 10 runs short and then were unable to play Christian College in the final. “It was the little things that cost us,” Saint Ignatius coach Andrew Philp told his players. “I think this will be a good learning opportunity for these players. “When there are close games like this one, it is always the little things that we could have done better to make this run chase an easier task.”
Belmont No.3 oval. Jarvis Durbidge’s 23 not out included three magnificent fours on both sides of the wicket. The partnership Jarvis enjoyed with Kaidyn set up a very good score for GBC to chase down. GBC were bundled out for just 57. Tyler Kosic was the pick of the bowlers taking 2/3 and Sam Rees bowled a great line and length to take 2/11. Game 2 V Kardinia Int. College Saint Ignatius 4/98 defeated Kardinia International College 8/72
Kardinia removed Justin Finley early but it was a 40 run partnership between Tyler Kosic and Jarvis Durbidge that steadied the ship. Queenscliff young gun Lochie Philp chimed in with a handy 20 not out scoring four runs to secure the win. Grand Final v Covenant College Saint Ignatius 4/45 defeated Covenant College 6/40 Wickets to Matthew Stanic (2/13), Matthew McFarlane (1/10) and Tyler Kosic (1/14) and superb fielding restricted Covenant College to only 40 runs off their allotted 12 overs.
Kardinia’s 8/72 was never going to be enough on the fast South Belmont No.3 outfield. Matthew Stanic (2/4) ensured Saint Ignatius was in a good position at the end of Kardinia’s first innings bowling full and straight. Ben Dixon (2/21) bowled consistently well and Sam Rees (2/3) proved yet again how exciting a bowler he can be.
Some big hitting by Sebastian Monahan (11) and Tyler Kosic (11) in a short period of time set up a memorable victory to Saint Ignatius.
An impressive bowling spell by Matthew McFarlane helped secure a memorable Grand Final win
Matthew Stanic provided the Year 9/10 Team plenty with the bat…and the ball
Ben Collyer, Coach
The margin of victory earned Kardinia an opportunity to play Christian College in the final. Wickets were shared amongst Oscar Irwin (1/14), Mitch Allan (1/19), Ronan Healy (1/11) and Cooper Roberts (1/9). Sri Lankan tour representative Josh Saltalamacchia impressed with his innings of 24, which included a handy partnership with fellow opening batsman Oscar Irwin. Lachlan Hooper batted confidently making a quick fire 24, which included a massive six hit over mid wicket. James Daglas (24) showed he is no slouch with the bat scoring freely until he was bowled by an inswinging Yorker.
Members of the 1stXI enjoying the last few moments of the Year 9/10 Grand Final win over Covenant College
Andrew Philp, Coach
9/10 GISSA Cricket Monday February 27th “ Iggys sweep another GISSA Cricket Championship” Game 1 v Geelong Lutheran College Saint Ignatius 3/106 defeated Geelong Baptist College 8/57 An unbeaten 25 not out to Sebastian Monahan and an impressive 27 not out by in form batsman Kaidyn Henry secured a comprehensive first round win over the hapless GBC team at South
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Getting to know our Student Leaders As part of our Student Leadership Development program the College provides opportunities for students to develop their leadership potential.
Future Leadership Opportunities:
In up coming newsletters we will share a series of ‘snapshots’ of our student leaders for 2017.
Inspired by:
Kelsey Notting College Captain 2017 Recent Leadership Opportunities: Speaking at the awards assembly, interviewing and visiting Year 7 students, organising the whole school assembly, attended and participated in meetings, filmed a video for mass, participated in Year 7 and Year 12 masses, going to the radio recording studio for an Open Day advertisement, attending CLOGS formation session
A student-run whole school assembly, Year 12 mentoring for Year 7 students.
St Josephs College (for the mentoring) and Mr Timms initially had the idea of a student run assembly.
What is one characteristic that you believe every leader should possess? A positive mindset!
Kelsey speaking at the Awards Assembly held at Costa Hall at the start of Term 1
What advice would you give a student going into a leadership position for the first time? Always stay positive and take action for the students at the school, not for yourself. There will be times where it can be stressful, but just power on through and get the job done.
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Canteen Roster Starting March 27th Monday 27th J. Baldi, J. Marles, C. Dumaresq, M. Payne, N. Van Vliet Tuesday 28th L. Tigani, R. Murray, R. Hay, Needed, Needed
Parents and Friends’ Association: Next Meeting:
Come along on Tuesday May 2nd 7pm in the Food tech building:
Special Thanks
Wednesday 29th B. Downey, J. Mercado, C. Ford, L. Hamer, L. Gill
to those families who came along on Sunday to help spruce up the school grounds for Open Day.
Thursday 30th O. Campbell, C. Lyons, L. Mew, M. White, A. Mawson
Sunday March 26th
Friday 31st Student Free Day Parent/Teacher Interviews Term 2 Starting April 17th Monday 17th No Canteen Easter Monday Tuesday 18th O. Campbell, B. Downey, E. Carpenter, L. Vella, A. Schneider Wednesday 19th V. Durbidge, K. Seear, R. Hay, L. Eastwood Thursday 20th C. Duncan, D. Eales, K. Spowart, Needed Friday 21st H. Moore, S. Hammond, M. Sideris, Needed If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258
Open Day Thank you to those who have volunteered for our BBQ to raise money for East Timor projects. See the roster for details.
Uniform Shop Special Opening Time on Open Day 10:00am - 2:00pm Sales to current student families only
Pre-Sales now open for the 2017 Entertainment Book
A great Easter gift Brochure available in the office or pre-order online and get your free $100 extra page of vouchers https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/11317f0
Be on the PFA email list to hear all the news first! Some emails are bouncing back to our Secretary. If you haven’t heard from us in a while it means we do not have your current correct email address. Email us at sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au to get on the list.
Secondhand Uniform Shop
Our Secondhand Uniform Shop is located at the far end of the College in the Music Department area, look for the signs. The shop opens Monday afternoons during school term from 2:00 - 3:30pm. We stock new school socks and a large range of secondhand uniform, from Blazers to Trousers, Dresses to Shirts. As all items are on consignment no exchanges or refunds are available.
Special Opening Time - Open Day Sunday 26th March 10:00am - 2:00pm Sales to current student families only Any queries regarding College Uniform or Volunteering please contact: uniform@ignatius.vic.edu.au
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‘Bullying No Way’ Photos
Photography by David Alexander
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Wellbeing News National Day Against Bullying and Violence March 17th 2017 As a school Saint Ignatius College takes a strong stance against bullying and violence. Because of this we decided to take part in the National Day Against Bullying and Violence for 2017 on the 17th March. On the 17th, with the support of some student leaders, a temporary ‘Pledge Wall’ was created outside the art rooms where
students and teachers were encouraged to make a pledge against bullying. Students were able to write how they stand up against bullying and violence, or what they thought of bullying, and it was a great way to get students involved in the discussion of how to stand up against it and say ‘Bullying, No Way!’.
All of the classrooms from Years 7 to 9 were provided resources to discuss the message of the National Day against Bullying and Violence and we hope this has started a positive conversation around how we as a school community can stamp out bullying once and for all.
A pledge wall was also created in the ILC whereby students were encouraged over the course of the week to also make a pledge on a hand about how they would also stand up against bullying and violence.
Performing Arts - Performance News Beauty and the Beast Audition Last week nearly 200 students auditioned for our college musical, “Beauty and the Beast”. The potato shed was abuzz with nervous students waiting to act, sing and dance. It certainly was a tough time for the production team and now big decisions need to be made. Production roles will be announced before the end of term. Top: Students warm up with a dance to calm their nerves Bottom: The production team are astounded by the talent of so many students.
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Performance News (cont.) Next term is the term for many performances in the Performing Arts Department so I do ask parents and friends of the college to keep an eye out in our next news letter for the dates of these concerts.
Parish Fun Day Last Saturday, a number of our students performed in the talent quest at the St Thomas parish fun day. Congratulations to the following students: 1st Place: Sean Neylan 2nd Place: Ava and Rebecca Hay 3rd Place: Tilda Sturman and Kaelyn Carter
Instrumental News Instrumental lessons are all underway and I ask that any student who wishes to take private lessons, please fill out an instrumental form and submit it to me or the front office before the end of the term.
Staff News We welcome two very talented new teachers to the Instrumental program this year. Mrs Lee Abrahmsen (picture top right) is familiar with our college as she took over my VCE Music class when I was on leave last year. Mrs Abrahmsen is very happy to be back as a vocal teacher. Lee is a multi-award winning soprano both on the operatic stage and concert platform. Graduating from Melbourne University with an honours degree in Music and a Diploma of Education, Lee pursued a period of voice study and performance opportunities in Europe with Antonio Moretti-Pananti (Florence), Daniel Ferro Vocal Program and Festival (Tuscany) and the Bel Canto Festival (Holland).
Winner Sean Neylan plays Chopin and Mozart. Laura Kitchingman wows the crowd.
In Australia she attended the Lisa Gasteen National Opera School as a scholar. Her many Australian Awards include the 86th Herald Sun Aria, the 2014 MOST Opera Awards 4MBS Performance Prize, the 2013 MOST Opera Awards Royal Over-Seas League Prize; the 2013 Acclaim Awards Italian Fellowship Award, the 2012 Melbourne Welsh Male Choir Singer of the Year Competition and the Austral Salon National Scholarship.
Jessica is a graduate from the Victorian College of the Arts (Bachelor of Music Theatre) and has an Associate (ATCL) Performance Diploma in both Speech and Drama and Musical Theatre with Trinity College London. Whilst at VCA, Jessica performed as Jeanie in ‘Hair’, Francesca in ‘West Side Story’ and Judy Garland in ‘The Boy from Oz’. For The Production Company, Jessica has performed in ‘Chess’, directed by Gale Edwards. Last year Jessica was a soloist in Matthew Lee Robinson’s ‘New Voices’ and was the international guest artist for a 10,000 crowd at ‘A Night Before Christmas’ in New Zealand. Most recently, Jessica performed in the world premiere of ‘Woman’, written by Amanda Colliver. Her film and TV credits include Ally in ‘Broke’ and Erica in the short film ‘Nostalgia’. Jessica is excited to be part of the Saint Ignatius community and is enjoying working with students to build their skills and confidence in public speaking. Mrs Linda Pape Performance & Instrumental Coordinator
In 2012 Lee was nominated for a Green Room Award for her performance as Valencienne in Lehar’s Merry Widow for Melbourne Opera. In 2017, Lee makes her company debut with Opera Australia in Le Nozze di Figaro singing the Countess; and appears in recital with Omega Ensemble at City Recital Hall, Angel Place. Ms Jessica Sherman (pictured right) has settled in well and is our new public speaking teacher.
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Our Surf Life Savers Impress at Torquay Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV) School Surf League is an exciting summer event that encourages Victorian secondary school students to participate in Surf Life Saving events. The School Surf League on Wednesday 22nd February at Torquay front beach (Cosey Corner) provided Saint Ignatius students with an opportunity to test their endurance, strength, speed and agility in Life Saving sports against schools such as Geelong College, Christian College, Mentone Girls Grammar School, St Joseph’s College, Sacred Heart College, Geelong Grammar and Maribyrnong College.
l Ella Ball’s 5th Place in the U13 individual Board Race l Poppy Johnston’s 4th Place in the U13 Wade Race (Heat 1) l Lexie McNaughton’s 3rd Place in the U14 Surf Race Swim, her 1st Place in the U14 Board Race (Heat 2) and 1st Place in the U14 Wade Race l U14 girls’ 2nd Place in the team’s Aqua Cameron l Hannah Moyle’s 4th Place in the U14 Flags event.
l Lexie McNaughton’s (2nd) and Kayla Hall’s (4th) efforts in the U14 Beach Sprint. l
U15 Girls’ Board Relay (2nd Place)
l U15 Girls’ Aqua Cameron (2nd Place) l
U15 Girls’ Board Rescue 91st Place)
l Olivia Occhipinti’s 2nd Place in the individual Wade Race Andrew Philp Sport Coordinator
The ultimate aim of the School Surf League is to encourage students to join a Life Saving Club, increasing Victorian club- patrolling and competition team members, whilst also providing the opportunities for schools to align and develop partnerships with a Life Saving Club. Once again, we had a growth in the number of students competing (32), which was almost more than double we had involved last year. Individual events included surf swim races, board races, flags, beach sprint, 1km beach run and the popular wade races. Team events included the Cameron relay, board relay, beach relay and the challenging board rescue.
Surf League members (left to right): Zac Poynder, Charlie Mahoney, Kruze Goedemoed, Xavier Eales and Ned Poynder enjoying their day at Cosey Corner Torquay.
Some of our more impressive results included: l Ned Poynder’s 3rd in the U13 Wade Race (Heat 1) l Kruze Goedemoed’s 3rd in the U13 Wade Race (Heat 2) l Charlie Mahoney’s 4th in the U13 Beach Sprint (Heat 3) l
U13 Boys Beach Relay (3rd)
l Xavier Eales’ 1st place in the U13 Beach Run (1km) l Sam Occhipinti’s 4th place in the individual Board Race (Heat 1) l Drew Honey’s 3rd Place in the individual Board Race (Heat 2) l
U14 Boys’ win in the Aqua Cameron
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U14 1st Place in the Board Rescue
Drew Honey just moments before his individual board race Torquay.
Saint Ignatius sisters Olivia and Ella Ball completing their Board Rescue event.
l William Kilpatrick’s 3rd Place in the Open Beach Run
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Learning and Teaching Update Interim Reports Term 1 Interim reports for students in Years 7 to 12 will be available via the Parent Portal from Friday March 24th at 9am. These reports provide a brief snapshot or indication of each student’s individual progress in the first six weeks of this academic year. They are to be complemented by parent/ student/teacher conferences in the last week of the term and offer a basis for shared discussion in this forum. Reference is made to student achievement, application, homework, capacity to cooperate effectively with others as well as punctuality and ability to bring the appropriate equipment to each class.
Likewise, if a teacher is fully booked before you have the chance to book a meeting time, we ask that you make contact again via the student planner or email to organize an alternative option that suits both the teacher and yourself.
Student Free Days
These conferences provide the first important opportunity to meet with individual teachers to discuss progress, share concerns and plan strategies to improve learning outcomes for the remainder of the semester.
Please note that Tuesday April 18th is a designated staff professional learning day that will focus on Ignatian formation for all teaching and non-teaching staff at the College.
We invite you to be present and look forward to meeting you during these sessions as we seek to build on our shared partnership as students, parents or guardians and teachers.
It will be a student free day as is Friday March 31st, the second day of parent/student/teacher conferences. May I take this opportunity to wish every student and his or her family a blessed Easter preceded by a happy and refreshing holiday at the conclusion of another very busy term. Mrs Annette Chidzey Deputy Principal [Learning and Teaching]
Conference bookings can be made via the Parent Portal from 9am on Friday March 24th once the reports have been made available to view.
Parent/ Student/ Teacher Conferences
The academic program for students in Years 7 to 12 concludes on Thursday March 30th and resumes on Wednesday April 19th.
Students enjoying pancakes on Shrove Tuesday.
These conferences will be held in the College Gym on Thursday March 30th and Friday March 31st at the following times: Thursday March 30th 4pm to 6pm and/or 7pm to 8.30pm Friday March 31st 9am until 12 noon. Any teachers who are unavailable due to approved absence such as Long Service Leave or who are unable to attend for part or all of the conference period due to some other reason will have appointment times blocked to indicate their nonavailability. In such circumstances, please make contact with the teacher via the student planner or email so that an alternative and mutually convenient time can be arranged.
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SRC Update The casual clothes day organised by the SRC took place on Thursday 16th of March. Students were asked to bring in gold coin donations. The money raised from this day goes towards project compassion. The casual day total was $1328.
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Also on the 15th of March the whole College assembly took place where Dean O’Brien delivered the SRC update outlining activities and future goals of the SRC. During this assembly the Year level SRC badges were also distributed. The SRC are pleased with what has been achieved this term and are looking forward to the rest of the year. Maddie Crothers Year 10 SRC
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION FOR PARENTS Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and the Government’s commitment to breaking the link between a student’s background and their outcomes. CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF) School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum. CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
HOW TO APPLY Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
MORE INFORMATION For the CSEF application closing dates and more information about the fund visit www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child. The annual CSEF amount per student is: • $125 for primary school students • $225 for secondary school students.
Closing Date Completed applications can be lodged with the College from the start of Term 1 (30 January 2017) closing date is 30 June 2017. A copy of your current concession card must be attached to your application.
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MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING
Mental health tips for teenagers By Dr Jodi Richardson For the first time in 15 years, thousands of Australian teenagers named mental health as one of the top three national issues in the 2016 Mission Australia Youth Survey. Personally, they’re concerned about coping with stress, school, body image and depression. I know that reading this is enough to raise our own anxiety levels as parents, but the fact that mental health is on the radar for our young people is a good thing. It means that there’s increased awareness around issues like anxiety, depression and suicide. This awareness will help reduce the stigma around mental illness and the subsequent
discrimination which can stand in the way of young people seeking help and support when they need it most.
The following tips help promote flourishing mental health in secondary school kids:
First and foremost, we want to help protect our young people from mental illness, but we also want to know that they can recognise when they need help, and ask for it. The Youth Survey shows that when young people do need help, overwhelmingly, they turn to their friends and their parents.
1. Help them find a sport or physical activity they love
If we can equip our young people with the knowledge and skills to protect their own mental health, in doing so, they’re better prepared to support friends who turn to them for help too.
Physical activity is essential for flourishing mental health. Young people who play sport are more fulfilled and feel healthier and happier about life. The key is helping them to find an activity they love. Physical activity instantly improves mood and can even lift symptoms of depression. This is because it ticks so many of the ‘psychological wellbeing boxes’ including movement and all of the ‘feel good’ hormones that go handin-hand, social support, opportunities for them to engage in an activity that captivates them so they experience ‘flow’ and helping them to maintain a healthy weight to name a few. Secondary school kids need 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity every day but even 15-20 minutes will help improve their mood.
2. Make sure they get plenty of face time Not FaceTime, face-to-face time! Positive in-person relationships promote psychological wellbeing and happiness. The research clearly shows that people with a variety of strong social relationships live longer, and are healthier and happier.
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Mental health tips for teenagers 3. Work with your teen to set screen time limits A recent National Stress and Wellbeing in Australia Survey revealed over half of Aussie teens connect five or more times a day (heavy social media use) and 15 minutes before sleep every night. Incredibly, the wellbeing of one in two teens is also affected by their fear of missing out or FoMO, causing them to feel burnt out because they’re constantly connected. Work with your teen to set limits; consider no screens in bedrooms, tech-free zones in your home, limiting your own screen time and ensuring screen time doesn’t encroach on time for physical activity, socialising and relaxation.
4. Teenagers need plenty of sleep A challenge to get your teenager out of bed in the morning? You’re not alone! Teens need around 9 to 10 hours of sleep yet most sleep only around 7 to 8 hours on average. The trouble is that the sleep hormone melatonin only begins to rise in their brains around 11pm and so they can’t get to sleep until late. When woken for school they’re not happy about it and want nothing more than to go straight back to bed! Too little sleep affects concentration, alertness, academic performance and mood. Consistently getting enough sleep is one of the most effective ways of protecting against depression.
These practices can help: • Getting up at the same time each day • Daily physical exercise, preferably outdoors • Avoiding caffeine after 4pm • No screens one hour before bed • Winding down around 30 minutes before bed
5. Help your teenager develop mindfulness skills In a nutshell, mindfulness is about paying attention in the present moment. That’s it! Sounds easy, but like any skill it takes practice but is worth the effort. Our teens’ minds are constantly overstimulated. A regular mindfulness practice will help them to regulate their attention and emotions; and teaches them to create a lifelong practice of taking time out to become calm, relaxed and in the moment. I highly recommend the Smiling Mind app for mindfulness meditations. Or get them to try this simple breathing exercise: sitting comfortably with eyes closed, gently breathing in through the nose for two counts, holding the breath for one count and breathing out through the nose for four counts, for around 5 minutes. The longer exhale compared to inhale helps calm the nervous system and settle the mind.
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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SATURDAY 25TH MARCH 2017 ‘Walk for Johno’ - Bellarine Rail Trail
Last year the first ‘Walk for Johno’ was held in memory of John “Johno” Spencer and all of our loved ones who have been lost to heart disease and to also celebrate our survivors. This event raised much needed funds for the Heart Foundation. Last year we had 150 participants and raised over $11,000. This year on Saturday the 25th March we are doing it all again and invite you and your family and friends to be involved in this fantastic event. There are six walk options from the full 37km right down to a 3km stroll! Just choose a distance to suit you and ‘take part and walk for your heart’.
We will be selling ‘Walk for Johno’ wristbands for $2 and yummy chocolate hearts or lollipops for 50 cents each at the front office so if you could purchase one of these to help us beat last years total that would be fantastic. If you have questions please contact Ms Spencer at spencerr@ignatius.vic.edu.au.
To register for FREE, donate or fundraise visit: http://doitforheart.org.au/event/walkforjohno
Proudly supported by Saint Ignatius College Alumni Taylor Dow from Taylor Dow Property Group and Mitchell Saffin from SpurWealth
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College Calendar April 2017
March 2017 Friday 24th Year 10 Science Excursion Science Works Friday 24th
Year 7 Science Incursion
Friday 24th
Languages: Indonesian Incursion
Friday 24th
Year 9 and 11 Music Incursion
Friday 24th Year 11 and 12 Leadership Excursion Geelong Yacht Club Friday 24th Interim Reports available to Parents Via Parent Portal
Parents are able to book Parent / Student / Teacher conference after Interim Reports are released. Close Thursday 30th at 9.00am
Sunday 26th Open Day 2017 From 11.00am to 2.00pm Information Sessions: 11.00am and 12.15pm Year 10 Golf
Monday 27th
Year 7 Science Incursion
Tuesday 28th
Year 7 Immunisation
Tuesday 28th Year 9 Marine Science Excursion Marine Discovery Centre Parent / Student / Teacher Conference Booking Close at 9.00am
Thursday 30th Year 10 Health & Nutrition Excursion Biolab Thursday 30th
Year 8 Time Management
Thursday 30th Parent / Student / Teacher Conferences 4.00pm to 8.30pm Friday 31st Parent / Student / Teacher Conferences 9.00am to 12.00 noon Friday 31st
Student Free Day
Wednesday 19th Term 2 Starts Wednesday 19th Year 7 Cyber Bullying (TBC) Wednesday 19th College Tour Commences at 9.15am by appointment only Thursday 20th
House Cross Country Carnival (TBC)
Friday 21st Year 8 Excursion Kryal Castle, Ballarat Friday 21st Year 11 VCAL Incursion First Aid Monday 24th
College ANZAC Day Service
Monday 24th College Production Rehearsal 3.15pm to 5.30pm Tuesday 25th
Monday 27th
Thursday 30th
Tuesday 18th
Student Free day: ANZAC Day
Tuesday 25th Unit 3 Outdoor and Environmental Excursion Departs 3.00pm Barmah Forest / Murray River April 25th to 28th Wednesday 26th College Tour Commences at 9.15am by appointment only Thursday 27th
Year 8 Retreat 1
Thursday 27th
Year 7 Study Skills ‘Kick Start’
Friday 28th
Year 8 Retreat 2
Friday 28th
AIME (ATSI) Program
Friday 28th Year 11 VCAL Incursion First Aid
Student Free Day: End of term 1
Look for the Calendar available through the Saint Ignatius College Website: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au T IGNATIUS COLLEGE SAIN
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