Edition 5 april 14th 2016 (hr) by Saint Ignatius

T IGNATIUS COLLEGE SAIN

Newsletter Edition 5, April 14th 2016

Doors of Mercy in the Year of Mercy Coming Events April 2016 Fri 15th Year 8 Reach Workshops Mon 18th Year 7 Camp 1 Mon - Wed Mon 18th Year 11 VCAL Excursion Wed 20th Year 7 Camp 2 Wed - Fri Wed 20th College ANZAC Day Service Wed 20th College Tours At 9.15am - bookings essential. See our website for details Fri 22nd Geelong School’s ANZAC Day Service Mon 25th ANZAC Day Public Holiday Wed 27th Year 11 VCAL Blackwwod Camp A more detailed calendar is on the last page.

Pope Francis pushes open the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican to formally launch the Year of Mercy (pictured above).

As he opened the Holy Doors of St Peter’s Basilica Pope Francis challenged us all to consider throughout this year of Mercy:

The Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica was opened by Pope Francis to mark the start of the “pilgrimage year” of 2016 that will include a series of events dedicated to young people, the sick and disabled, prisoners and those involved in works of charity and the year calls on Catholics to reflect on the theme of mercy.

Our ‘Doors of Mercy’ at Saint Ignatius College

How and to whom do we “shut the door on” in our daily life

Who are you who shuts the door of your heart to anyone who wants to improve?

Kind regards Paul Lewis Deputy Principal [Staff, Identity and Operations]

Thank you very much to Mr Malcolm Campbell for his work to make our ‘Doors of Mercy’ for the school for this year. The ‘Doors of Mercy’ will be located around different parts of the school throughout the year as a visible reminder to students of the importance of finding the Courage To Act and show mercy to others. Thank you very much to Mr Brendan Nicholls for his work on this project.

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In Brief

From the Principal

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Welcome Back!

School Review

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Welcome to the new school term. I hope that the holiday period provided students with ample time for rest, recreation, revision of term one and planning for term two, and that Easter was a time of joy with family and loved ones. As the most significant celebration of our Christian faith, Easter is a holy and very special time of renewed hope and new life.

On this Friday, we commence our School review period with a “pre-visit’ by the two reviewers appointed by Catholic Education Melbourne (CEM), Ms. Jan Hayes and Mr. Chris Blake. This is a four-yearly review and includes the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority check for the school to maintain its registration. The review is based on the CEM’s School Improvement Framework. A key outcome will be the production of the next four-year School Improvement Plan.

‘From the Principal’ Continuation of ‘From the Principal’

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Continuation of ‘From the Principal’

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‘Open Day 2016’ Photos

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Our Easter faith can inspire and sustain us as we support our students and call them to continue to grow as hopeful people, generous in service of others.

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Term 2 is very much the business term of the academic year. It is a time when students can make some solid gains in their learning.

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Faith Matters A visit from Sekolah Cita Buana VCAL Success at the Geelong Youth Awards

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Canteen Roster and Parents and Friends’ Association

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Entertainment Guide Order Form

As each student and family looks ahead, use of the Student Planner will be an important tool to help each student structure his term program and keep on track. Organisation is the key and an important skill to develop in our students. I encourage parents to keep an eye on their student’s use of the planner.

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Congratulations Year 11 VCAL Class of 2015

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I was delighted with the recent news that our Year 11 VCAL Class, “Architects of Change”, won the Geelong Youth Community and Citizenship Award for their various fundraising and volunteer works.

Former student Claire Benstead returns... Year 7 and 8 Netball Carnival

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Modelling Lifelong Learning

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‘Time to Shine’ Gala Concert

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Retro Fashion Lunchtime Club

They had raised money for East Timor and two local special schools as well as volunteering their time to help at one of the special schools.

On Friday, the reviewers will familiarize themselves with the school. They will meet the Executive and some Senior Student Leaders, gather documentation and take a tour of the school. In May, they will return for two days to interview members of our school community. Therefore, I will need to organise some parents to meet with the reviewers. They will be here on Tuesday 3rd May and Friday 6th May. I would be grateful if any parents could be available on the afternoon of the 3rd for a meeting at 4 pm or 4.30pm. Please email my secretary, Gail Lambert (lambertg@ignatius. vic.edu.au) by 4 pm Wednesday 20th April 2016 if you would be prepared to provide feedback to the reviewers. This would be a much-appreciated service to our College as we strive to continually improve the outcomes for our students.

Open Day

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Well done to the students and the staff and parents who supported them, a great start to the term! There is an article about the Geelong Youth Awards on Page 8 of this newsletter

Open Day, held on Sunday 20th March, was again very successful with a large crowd in attendance. Strong interest in the College continues.

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Jesuit Partner School evaluation

An eighth, unable to be present and wanting to contribute, provided some written feedback.

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 three hundred students who were able to be present on the day, you were great ambassadors. Thank you to parents for supporting this.

This evaluation report will provide valuable feedback to the College Board and Catholic Education Melbourne.

Also thank you to our Parents and Friends’ Association members who were very active on the day in a number of valuable ways.

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Fashion and Textiles News Curriculum Update Lunctime Recital

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Physical Education News and Mouthguard Information

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65th Maytime Fair

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“Online Flaming” by Michael Grose

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Thank you to the parents who were able to meet with the reviewer, Mr Tony O’Byrne, on the evening of Wednesday 30th March 2016. Seven parents were present at the meeting.

Community Notice Board

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College Calender

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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.

Gift of Victorian flag On Thursday 17th March, Mr Simon Ramsay, MLC for Western Victoria, presented our Senior Student Leaders with a gift of a Victorian Flag. On behalf of the College community, the leaders and I thanked Mr Ramsay for this gift. We were also pleased to provide him with a tour of our school and that both the students and I had the opportunity to talk with him about our school and his role as a parliamentarian. He was very interested in learning about the students’ courses and their future pathways as well as our College in general. We usually fly three flags each day at school - The Australian flag and two others. The Victorian flag adds to these others - Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and School Theme flags.

Indonesian student visit In the second last week of term one we hosted a group of students from Jakarta, Indonesia for a week. Many of our families provided the accommodation and our Indonesian visitors attended classes for the week with our students. This provided obvious benefits to our Indonesian language students and helped to build our relationship with our nearest neighboring country. The visit was short but seemed very successful. Thank you to the families who were able to host a student and to our LOTE Learning Area Leader, Ms. Julia Hall, for her work to coordinate this visit.

Easter Liturgies A whole school Easter Liturgy was conducted during Holy Week. This included students providing a dramatic re-enactment of key Holy Week and Easter elements. I thought this provided a very powerful statement about the importance of this time for us as Christians to the students.

State Flag Presentation: College leaders meet with Mr Simon Ramsay MLC for Western Victoria and presented with a Victorian flag.

The staff also participated in an Easter Liturgy just before they finished work for the Easter break. I thank our Liturgy Coordinator, Brendan Nicholls, for organizing these two Liturgies.

Year 7 and 8 Parents

Parent engagement in student learning

‘Time & Space’ for…

As you are aware, Term One reports were distributed mid-March and followed up with Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences at the end of term one. There was a high attendance rate, which was very pleasing. This supports a strong learning culture at the College. I trust this feedback and opportunity for conversation about improving student learning have set the scene for a productive term two. As is our practice, summative reports will be available at the end of this term that report on Student achievements for the first semester of the year.

Staff Professional Learning program held on Monday April 11th 2016 I am very grateful to Deputy Principal, Mrs. Annette Chidzey who coordinated the valuable Staff Professional Learning program held on Monday April 11th 2016. Three workshops, each 90 minutes in duration were provided across the day and members of staff participated in all three. A report on the Staff Professional Learning program is included in this newsletter on Page17.

A reminder about the forthcoming ‘Time & Space’ nights for Mothers* of Year 7 boys and Year 8 girls as follows:

Year 7 Mother* & Son Night Tuesday 3rd May Year 8 Mother* & Daughter Night Thursday 5th May (All nights commence at 7pm in St Thomas Church.) * = or a female Mentor (eg. Grandmother, Aunt, family friend, big sister,…) We are looking forward to all Year 7 boys and Year 8 girls and their mothers / guardians / mentors attending. Mothers* should have received a letter in the mail with more detail by now. If you haven’t, please contact Ms. Tory Wood (YLC) as soon as possible. Please put these important dates & times in your diary! Please feel free to look at the website http://www.time-space.com.au for more information.

Annual College Magazine Our Annual College Magazine, ‘Magis’ for 2015 will be distributed to families (Years 8 to 12) via students this week. It will be posted to parents of students in Year 12 last year who do not have a sibling currently at the College. If you do not receive your copy please contact our office.

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This magazine is a wonderful keepsake, capturing many memories from last year. I hope families will display this magazine proudly in their homes and store it mindfully as part of a valuable collection of memories of your daughters/sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey at Saint Ignatius College. Congratulations and thank you to Mr. Tony Berryman-Long for his work to produce such an attractive and comprehensive magazine.

Best wishes for the new term This will be another very busy term for us. The activities planned include: 1.

House Cross-Country carnival to be conducted at school and the near-by Lake Lorne Park tomorrow afternoon (parents welcome, please report to the office at 1.15pm;)

2. School Review â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the four yearly review of our College as is required for a school to maintain registration;

8. Work experience for all Year 10 students in the week beginning Monday 6th June.

3. Year 7 Camps next week at Anglesea;

I encourage all students to make the most of the learning and other opportunities the school provides throughout the coming term.

4. A whole School Anzac Commemoration Service on Wednesday 20th April at 10.46am; 5. NAPLAN testing will be conducted on Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th May for all Years 7 and 9 students; 6.

East Timor Immersion Trip (some Year 10 and 11 students) commencing on Sunday 19th June for about 2 weeks;

Whole School Assembly Friday 20th May at 11.00am (parents welcome, please report to the office at 11 am;) and

Best wishes,

Michael Exton Principal

8. Work experience for all Year 10 students in the week beginning Monday 6th June. I encourage all students to make the most of the learning and other opportunities the school provides throughout the coming term.

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Open Day 2016 Photos

Photography by Samantha Windmill

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The Five Steps of the Ignatian ‘Examen’ Prayer

Faith Matters

Thanks I give thanks for the graces, benefits and good things of my day.

Amoris Laetitia

Help I ask the Holy Spirit for help to discern my day with openess.

This document is the culmination of the Synod of the Family, that was held over two sessions in 2014 and 2015. Through the document Pope Francis offers the world his instruction on church teaching, love and the family. Whilst there are no radical changes to doctrine or Canon Law, there is a very clear undercurrent of compassion and concern for families in the turbulence of the modern world.

Review I review my day, hour by hour, to see how God is working in my life. Response I respond to what I felt or learnt in the review of my day. Resolve I resolve with hope and grace to amend my life tomorrow. ‘Examen’ adaption by Fr. Michael Hansen SJ)

Last Friday Pope Francis published his teachings (Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation), which he titled Amoris Laetita (The Joy of Love).

He repeatedly demonstrates that the Church, under his guidance, is aware of the complexities of the world today, the pressure society places upon individuals and the delicate nature of sustaining a supportive and nurturing family environment. I hope you will walk with me over the next three newsletter offerings as I attempt to break down the document into three sections (families – love and marriage, children, wounded and broken families).

Families – Love and Marriage The Synod has discerned that there is “no stereotype of the ideal family, but rather a challenging mosaic made up of many different realities, with all their joys, hopes and problems”. Families today are diverse in their structure and in turn require the fullness of compassion in pastoral care. As families are the foundational unit of the church, they, the “domestic church” need support and guidance so that they are fruitful and hold fast in the face of the pressures exerted upon them daily by society. Francis is especially concerned for families and potential families who are under stress due to employment, financial and housing pressures. Without access to meaningful and adequate employment there is no foundation on which a family may develop. To meet the needs of the individuals within the family there needs to be an adequate amount of finances available so that each person can be cared for. In conjunction with this families need a home. Without access to affordable, secure and hygienic housing a family cannot function. In an environment where job security and the exponential rise in housing pricing families are under further stresses that are not supportive of a stable family unit. We need to be especially mindful of this on an individual level and seek solutions to this developing issue, via interacting with charities and via our representatives at a Government level, so that legislation is introduced to limit these issues. The exhortation reinforces the teaching of the sanctity of life. Francis repeatedly speaks of the beauty of families, in which life is protected at all stages. He is especially aware of those families who care for those with special needs, the sick and the elderly. In caring for family members who cannot care for themselves, a decision is made to love completely that person.This decision is undertaking knowing that sacrifice is required and the cost personally is high.

Often opportunities are denied those who make this decision, employment and career aspirations are damaged or cast aside, personal time and external interests are also limited. Such sacrifice illustrates for us the true love of God, who knows how deeply this loss affects the individual and the family as a whole. We are reminded to offer our support to those in these situations, as a community we are encouraged to seek solutions that offer encouragement and love as we support those who protect and nurture life for us as a society. He also offers advice to the family in stating that families need time and are required to listen to be successful. Further he suggests that decisions should not be made in haste, even though our world offers us immediate access and gratification in all aspects of our lives. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the church, families have the ability to overcome all obstacles. He suggests that we need to “Take time, quality time. This means being ready to listen patiently and attentively to everything the other person wants to say. It requires the self-discipline of not speaking until the time is right. Instead of offering an opinion or advice, we need to be sure that we have heard everything the other person has to say. This means cultivating an interior silence that makes it possible to listen... Do not be rushed, put aside all of your own needs and worries, and make space. Often the other person does not need a solution to his or her problems, but simply to be heard, to feel that someone has acknowledge their pain, their disappointment, their fear, their anger, their hopes and their dreams”. I believe the most beautiful message Francis offers is an insight into the beauty of true love that sacramental marriage offers and how such love transcends the world in which we live. He says, “In the course of every marriage physical appearances change, but this hardly means that love and attraction need fade. We love the other person for who they are, not simply for their body. Although the body ages, it still expresses that personal identity that first won our heart. Even if others can no longer see the beauty of that identity, a spouse continues to see it with the eyes of love and so his or her affection does not diminish. He or she reaffirms the decision to belong to the other and expresses that choice in faithful and loving closeness. The nobility of this decision, by its intensity and depth, gives rise to a new kind of emotion”. I hope that the above offers you some understanding of the ongoing development in the way in which the Catholic Church works within contemporary society and encourages you to view Pope Francis as a prophetic and perfect leader in our world. For those of you who love, I hope that through your life’s journey with your other that you grow as a person and are able to experience “the nobility of your decision, that by its intensity and depth, gives rise to a new kind of emotion” and that you both experience Christ who joins and strengthens you in this commitment. Yours in Christ, Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator

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A visit from Sekolah Cita Buana From 15 - 20 March, the College was proud to host students and teachers from Sekolah Cita Buana, Indonesia, as part of an AIIU homestay program. The Australian Institute of International Understanding (AIIU) is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes friendship and understanding among people of different races, cultures and backgrounds. Over a dozen families took the opportunity to bring another country into their homes through hosting a student from Jakarta for the week.

I think our student just liked hanging out with us and getting to know us. We (my family and I) took her to the beach at night and we tracked dog prints in the sand until we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see them cause it was too dark. Vindy told us about the fasting month (they do not eat from 4am until 6pm for the whole of Ramadan) and showed us were she lived and the places in Indonesia that she has been. Ruby Millett, 10 Andres

I liked getting to explore Geelong and the Bellarine like a tourist, tagging along with our exchange student in the afternoons to show off everything this region has to offer. I think he enjoyed getting to be a part of a larger family, considering he is an only child. On the last night we had relatives over and he enjoyed playing around with our cousins and my brother. Meg Evenden, 12 Rodriguez

The students and their teachers appreciated the kindness and hospitality of their host families and were really immersed in Australian culture for the time they were here. Thanks go to Jenny Harrison and Lynn Smith of AIIU for coordinating and overseeing the visit and all the generous host families making the most of this opportunity. Thanks also to all the Saint Ignatius students and staff who welcomed the Sekolah Cita Buana students into their classes, and who went out of their way to make them feel welcome. Julia Hall Learning Area Leader: Languages I liked the fact that we could communicate with these students in their native language, which also helped us to improve our language skills. I think this experience has created many friendships and having this student with me really gave me a deeper understanding of the cultural aspects of Indonesia and how even though we live so far apart we still share similar interests. Alex Henry, 10 Kostka I really like learning about the different cultures and I loved having a older sister. It was sooooo much fun! It is a totally awesome experience, I would recommend it to anyone and everyone. Mia Egan, 7 Miki

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VCAL Success at the Geelong Youth Awards Friday the 10th of April was an exciting time for the Architects of Change (VCAL) as we had been invited to attend the annual Geelong Youth Awards held at the Pier in Geelong It was a very fancy affair with over 250 in attendance along with the Mayor of Geelong, various councillors and many other excited young nominees and their families. We had been nominated for the Community Citizenship (Group) award and felt honored to have been nominated. Imagine our surprise when we were deemed the most worthy recipients of the award.

We have only been able to achieve what we have with the guidance and support of our teachers, our families and our school. We received a lovely trophy, certificates and a cheque for $500. We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as yet decided what to do with the cheque but we will be certain to let you know.

This really is a great reflection of all the hard work we do in the VCAL program and we are really proud of our achievement. Kirsty Allan VCAL Coordinator

Many thanks to Emily Krahe and Nicola Gordon for accepting the award on behalf of the Architects of Change students, as well as Katie Self for her welcome support on the night. This really is a great reflection of all the hard work we do in the VCAL program and we are really proud of our achievement.

This category recognises a group of young people that have empowered or shown dedication to others. Some of the ways we were able to do this included: l Broadening our understanding of disability through the Scope Program l Our Community mentoring partnership with Nelson Park School in which we forged new relationships and help to develop confidence and communication l Our involvement at Blackwood Specialist School Outdoor Education Camp where we completed community service, fire prevention and assisted students with disability l Working alongside people with a disability at Highpoint Industries in Melbourne l We created a short movie aimed at challenging with wider communities perception of not only VCAL students, but of the VCAL program

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Canteen Roster Starting 18th April Monday 18tht A. Brown, B. Rees, E. Hudson, M. Payne, A. Cassels-Rantall Tuesday 19th L. Vella, A. Schneider, C. Carey, L. Tigan Needed Wednesday 20th K. Walker, R. Scott, R. Hay, L. Eastwood, T. Wagener Thursday 21st T. Mifsud, T. Tormey, M. White, R. Harris, K. Spavart Friday 22nd E. Stokie, D. Byron, L. Hart, K. Every, P. Joly, L. Grant, M. Sideris Term 2 Starting 25th April Monday 25th ANZAC Day No Canteen Tuesday 26th V. Durbidge, C. Duncan, C. Dumarezq, Needed Wednesday 27th S. Clark, L. Hamer, B. Downey, Needed Thursday 28th T. Mifsud, P. Bakker, N. Lowther, J. Hill, S. Schwaiger Friday 29th A. Ward, S. Sarauer, M. Heffernan, E. Carpenter, M. Sideris If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.

Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050258

Parents and Friends’ Association: Open Day

What a wonderful day it was for the SICG Open day, the sun was shining and the BBQ was cooking. Thank you to all the parents who were able to give of their time to be a part of our Open Day BBQ. We made over $1,100 which is a great effort considering that we sold out of sausages. The day cannot be a success without your assistance, from collecting sausages, bread & ice, putting together and manning our display board, cooking the BBQ, selling drinks, serving up to all our future families, all with a great smile. Well done everyone in helping to make this such a successful day. Again, we thank you for your assistance.

Fundraising This term our major fundraiser will be the sale of Entertainment Books to help fund a Memorial Garden at Saint Ignatius College. A site has been chosen by the Principal and we hope that this will become a way of remembering and honouring those members of our college community who have died. See the next page of this newsletter for more information on how to order your copy.

An exciting opportunity to join our sociable and dynamic team: We are in need of a person with a little spare time to take on the newly formed position of Communications Officer. This person will monitor the PFA email account, handling all incoming and outgoing correspondence and promotion. No remuneration but a laptop is supplied! A report listing correspondence in & out is required for the monthly meeting, attendance is welcomed but not required. If you could help us out please contact Jo Britt at sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au or 0400826715

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. Have you got your Winter Uniform organized? We have a large range of Long Sleeve Shirts and Trousers, plus we also stock NEW socks. Don’t forget to bring in your outgrown uniform and we can sell it on consignment for you. Make sure you have your items cleaned and pressed and complete one of our sales forms. All College Blazers must be presented to the shop dry cleaned or they will be returned to you and not be put up for sale. If you are interested in helping out a couple of Monday afternoons a term please don’t hesitate to contact us at: uniform@ignatius.vic.edu.au

What’s on in Term 2 Fundraising: Entertainment Books

May 3rd (Tuesday): PFA Meeting Guest Speaker: Introducing new DP for students Mr. Michael Timms June 7th (Tuesday): PFA Meeting PFA meetings for 2016 held from 7.00pm onward in the Food Tech Centre Minutes from meetings can be found on the Parents and Friends’ Portal section of the College website when available.

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Master Class Former student Claire Benstead returns... Late last term,former student Claire Bensted, shared her passion for action to save endangered animals. The Year 9 Indonesian classes and 3 Year 8 classes had the opportunity to learn about the environmental issues surrounding the future of critically endangered species at The Melbourne Zoo. Claire completed a 4,000 word Extended Investigation about the behaviours of the Asian elephants at the zoo. Her knowledge base and passion for increasing our understanding of these issues had a positive effect on the audience. Claire challenged us to be proactive to make a difference - as simple as recycling plastics, adopt an orangutan or recycle your old mobile phone. Claire’s wealth of knowledge and practical tips will be most valuable for our students to embrace when the Year 8 and Year 9 Indonesian classes visit the Melbourne Zoo in early Term 2. Claire talked about the different elephant behaviours and other animals she studied at the Melbourne Zoo. Erin I learnt about the different backstories of each of the Indonesian elephants at the Melbourne Zoo.

Claire taught us that there are 320 species at the Melbourne zoo. Jess I learnt that learning Indonesian doesn’t just let you learn about the language but as well as the culture.

Niki

I was surprised to learn that a baby Elephant at the zoo died because it was choked to death by a tyre. Claire It was interesting to learn about how the keepers at the Melbourne Zoo are trying to improve the orangutan behaviour with an xbox. Ruby I learnt about the different career options at the Melbourne Zoo. Tom Two of our Year 7 students, were excited and enthused about what positive actions they could organise to make a difference, well done 7 Carroll with the ‘Adopt an Orangutan’ class project. Norma Ellis Claire Benstead talks to Year 8 and 9 Indonesian classes.

Andrew

I learnt about how the different Indonesian animals interact with people at the zoo. Kobe I learnt that we may have the chance to see the Buddhist monks blessing the new baby elephant when we visit the Zoo this year. Jaz Claire taught us that the Melbourne Zoo has an endangered species called the Lord Howe stick insect. Bella Claire was a great speaker who shared lots of stories from her time at the zoo, she taught us about the culture and animals of Indonesia. I was impressed with how smart animals actually are. Maddie I was impressed with her persistence and investigation about the elephants Morgan I learnt how to recycle mobile phones

Natalie

I learnt how smart the orangutans are and that they share 98% of the same DNA as humans. Charlotte

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Year 7 and 8 Netball Carnival Triumphant scenes filled the Saint Ignatius gym as the finals of the Year 7 and 8 House Netball Carnival were hotly contested in four very impressive matches in the latter part of last term. Over 100 girls have been involved in the carnival fighting it out for the right to be crowned House Netball Champions of 2016. The Year 7 competition had a high participation rate as always and it was great to see both experienced netballers playing alongside students newer to the game. All teams gave their matches a red hot go and on finals day the gym was thriving with excitement as the girls fought for victory with the same energy as if they were playing for the ANZ Championship cup. In a thrilling Bronze medal match Bradman held off a late charge from Cuthbert to win 6 to 2. In the play off for first place, Elliott entered the final undefeated and a firm favourite.

Also, a huge thank you is owed to the senior student coaches, umpires and scorers. Their enthusiasm and dedication throughout the carnival was outstanding and they provided positive role models to the younger students. A competition like this would not be possible without their support and we commend them on their leadership and organisation throughout.

Stay tuned for more Netball news as we start gearing up for the GISSA competitions in term two. Yours in Netball, Blair Shaw, Meagan Canaway and Stacey Learmonth

The winning teams from Fraser. Opposite: The Year 8 House Netball Champions. Below: The Year 7 House Netball Champions.

While they were still strong and put up an admirable fight, they couldn’t match a fired up Fraser who took out the win. The final scores: Fraser 10 goals defeated Elliott 2 goals. The Year 8 competition was as equally as hard fought and exciting. The standard of Netball was high throughout the competition and it was great to see some familiar faces back for their second year of House Carnival action, as well as some newcomers. The standard took a noticeable step up on finals day. In the battle for third place Bradman took on Cuthbert with Cuthbert coming out victorious winning 7 to 2. In the gold medal match an undefeated Fraser took on a strong Elliott outfit with Fraser holding on to victory to take out victory (7 to 4). This gave Fraser the title in both the Year 7 and 8 carnivals which is an excellent effort. The sportsmanship and teamwork displayed by all teams on their respective finals days and throughout the competition was brilliant and all the girls who participated should be congratulated on this.

College Tours

If you are unable to attend our annual ‘Open Day’ families can attend our

‘See the College at Work’ Tours which will be held in April and May 2016, appointments can be made with our Registrar. Dates and Times available: April: Wednesday 13th, 20th and 27th starting at 9.15am (tours take approximately 1 hour). May: Wednesday 4th, 11th and 18th starting at 1.30pm (tours take approximately 1 hour). Bookings are essential and can be made with the Registrar by phone on 5251 1136 or by email: myersg@ignatius.vic.edu.au

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10 best phrases to teach

resilience to your kids

Goal Humour

Goal Contain thinking, perfectionism and anxiety

Goal Distraction

Goal Handling worry and asking for help

Phrase “Come on, laugh it off”

Phrase “Don’t let this spoil everything”

Phrase “Let’s take a break”

Phrase “Who have you spoken to about this?”

Goal Offering hope

Phrase “I know it looks bad now but you will get through this”

Goal Postive reframing

Goal Acceptance

Goal Perspective

Goal Flexible thinking

Goal Taking action

Phrase “What can you learn from this so it doesn’t happen next time?”

Phrase “Don’t worry – relax and see what happens!”

Phrase “This isn’t the end of the world”

Phrase “You could be right. But have you thought about … ”

Phrase “What can we do about this?”

Modelling Lifelong Learning Teachers at Saint Ignatius are lifelong learners and we invite you to share in their experiences of ongoing professional learning in their pursuit of best practice as educators who engage, challenge and care for your children. Mrs Sue Traynor recently graduated with first class honours with a Master of Applied Positive Psychology degree from the University of Melbourne’s Graduate School of Education, and shares her academic insight, experiences and passion gained from her studies.

In 2013, I was accepted into and successfully graduated, with first class honours, from the Master of Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Melbourne’s Graduate School of Education in June 2015.

During the course, I gained a thorough understanding of the conceptual and theoretical foundations of positive psychology as well as a synthesized perspective about different wellbeing frameworks from various disciplines.

My selection into the inaugural degree was part of a competitive process. The Master’s degree in this field had only been taught at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania and the University of East London.

I developed knowledge and strategies for individuals, groups and systems to enhance optimal functioning and promote wellbeing.

The study of Positive Psychology could be described as the scientific understanding of how humans flourish and how communities and institutions can be strengthened. It provides a framework for effective practice in a wide range of professional contexts. The skills I attained during the course have a special focus on creating and evaluating positive and meaningful change, and promoting optimal leadership within organisations. Core subjects studied were: Principles of Positive Psychology Applications of Positive Psychology Positive Leadership and Organisations Positive Psychology Research Project. My project was entitled Stress and Academic Outcomes in Adolescent Students: The impact of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention.

Additionally, I was exposed to and developed a deep understanding of positive interventions used in a wide range of contexts like education, workplaces, and community settings. Finally, I developed an understanding about the important factors in sustained behavioural change. The skills and knowledge that I gained during the course are instrumental in my everyday life and teaching practice. My key interest areas now are: the neuroplasticity of learning resilience and grit the impact that positive emotions have on students’ learning and wellbeing. My thirst for knowledge continues to grow… Sue Traynor Unit 3-4 Psychology, Year 11 and 12 VCAL Literacy and Year 9 English

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‘Time to Shine’ Gala Concert 2016 The spectacular ‘Time to Shine’ Gala Concert returns in 2016 at Melbourne’s iconic Regent theatre on Saturday 30 April. Featuring hundreds of performers, Time to Shine is a stunning showcase of the outstanding talent in Melbourne’s Catholic secondary schools.

The show looks to be a major success full of so many talented performers and I am so humbled to be apart of the experience.

Tickets for Time to Shine Gala 2016 are onside now through Ticketmaster via www.ticketmaster.com.au

I encourage students, staff and families of the College to come alongto the show simply just to support the spectacularly talented students from all schools have been working tirelessly at putting together such a professional performance.

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I also implore future students who are interested in performing and whether that be; singing, dancing or acting to audition for any future opportunities to come involved. It will definitely be an experience from my final year of school to remember” Claire McCarthy

The cast and creative team have been working since the middle of last year to create an unforgettable show to delight audiences of all ages.

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Slumber Party After only 7 weeks of the launch of Retro Fashions lunchtime club, 10 keen students gave up their time to come and create a pair of PJ pants in a fun and relaxed environment. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just take my word for it, just look at their faces!!!! Here are a few photos of what they have created and the fun they had. I look forward to next term creating more fun and exciting pro-

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Fashion & Textiles news The A-Team

This term, the Year 10 Catwalk Fashions team, have been busy creating new Brand Identities and making fashionable A-Line skirts, in this seasons bold prints from Spotlight. Below is the Brand Identity project in which they had to choose an existing brand and create a ‘sister’ company, then screenprint a promotional t.shirt ready for the fashion show launch. Look out for references to the Body Shop, Audrey Hepburn and a God’s own creation Adam. I think you’ll agree they all turned out excellent.

The A-team really did live up to their name with these fabulous A-line skirts in the very latest on trend prints from Spotlight. In this project the Year 10’s had to put in a zip, create darts for shape and make a facing for the waitsband. I am very proud of their achievements considering they only had 2 weeks to make them. They look fabulous!

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Curriculum Update Learning and Teaching: What’s been happening this week? A professional learning day for all members of the SICG teaching staff was held on Monday April 11th. Three separate workshops were repeated across the day that drew upon a range of knowledge and skills possessed by our school-based presenters, Caroline Edmonds, Fran Kealey, Sue Traynor, Michael Exton and Annette Chidzey. The workshops addressed the following aspects of educational direction and learning within the College: (1) Completion of a SWD [Students with Disabilities] online module to assist all teachers to better plans lessons for students with specific needs. This online module had the added advantage of enabling participants to meet new VIT registration requirements to be formally introduced from September 2016. (2) Ongoing staff training related to more precise refinement of the SICG process for completing learning profiles and personalised learning plans for students with identified learning needs. (3) Moving from Good to Great: an exploration of the latest research underpinning the creation of growth mindsets in SICG students and teachers with the aim of generating improved learning outcomes for all students.

Upcoming Events NAPLAN 2016 Planning is well underway for the national 2016 NAPLAN testing program to be conducted between May 10th and 12th inclusive.

Vocal Tuition Vacancy Chelsea Gibb is one of our much loved and highly talented singing teachers.

Approximately 450 students will undertake three days of testing at Year 7 and 9. Exact location and supervision details are currently being determined and once these are resolved, they will be published in upcoming editions of the newsletter before testing commences.

Chelsea graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Musical Theatre (Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts WAAPA) and it was at her first audition that Chelsea was selected by the American Producers of ‘Chicago’ for the lead role of Roxie Hart.

Parents and guardians of students in both these year levels will receive a letter and accompanying pamphlet on or after May 1st 2016 when these become available to the College.

Chelsea toured in the lead role for four years throughout Australia and South-East Asia.

Year 9 and 10 Semester 1 core exams Semester 1 core exams for students in Years 9 and 10 will be held in the week beginning June 6th which corresponds to Week 9 of the term. These exams form part of the ongoing assessment and reporting process at the College and further details will be provided in the coming weeks.

A current performer, Chelsea also presents Masterclasses to many Year 12 V.C.E. Vocal Students. Chelsea currently has a limited number of vacancies for vocal tuition. For more information and or enrolment forms please contact Caitlin Doble, Acting Head of Instrumental Music or the front office to obtain more information.

Annette Chidzey Deputy Principal [Learning and Teaching]

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Lunchtime Recital with Christopher Norton St Ignatius College Geelong was very fortunate to have Christopher Norton attend the school on Tuesday 12th April to present workshops, a masterclass and a recital. Christopher is a world famous composer and pianist whose focus is on improvising and composition. He has published over 25 books and has many recordings. His pieces feature on the VCE Music syllabus as well as other syllabus across Australia and England. Born in New Zealand, Christopher started composing at the age of 14 and had his first piece performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at 16. He now resides in London. As part of his Australian Tour Christopher is presenting Workshops and Recitals at Gennazanno FCJ College, Kew, Presbyterian Ladies College, Haileybury and St Ignatius College. Instrumental Music Coordinator, Caitlin Doble said of his visit, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Students had the opportunity to learn invaluable practical lesson from Christopher about composition and improvisation today. It was truly an opportunity of a lifetime for these students to learn from a world famous and respected composerâ&#x20AC;?. Mrs Claire Hewitt Development Manager Photo 1 (Top): Left to right: Senior musicians Marli Dean, Bree Murphy, College Music Captain Sophie Crothers and Brent Keast. Photo 2 (Middle): Left to Right: VCE Music teacher Lee Abrahmsen, College Music Captain Sophie Crothers, Christopher Norton, Head of Instrumental Music Caitlin Doble and Director of Performing Arts Michelle Chambers Photo 3 (Opposite): College Music Captain Sophie Crothers and Christopher Norton.

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Physical Education News Welcome back to Term 2.

they listen carefully to all instructions and participate in a way that promotes enjoyment of sport and eliminates harms to self and others.

This term Years 7 - 10 will be participating in a range of sports and activities in practical classes.

The following is the recommendation for Parents and Students in terms of the use of mouthguards:

Year 7 students will be participating in Softball, AFL football and Basketball; Year 8 students will also be participating in softball, along with netball and dance; Year 9 students will be participating in indoor and outdoor hockey, basketball and softball. Year 10 students will be participating in Lawn bowls, Ultimate Frisbee and Basketball.

Advise parents and students of the benefits of mouthguards and take reasonable steps to ensure that students wear them when involved in physical activities, particularly when: l competing in contact sports such as football (all codes), basketball, hockey, lacrosse, martial arts

Some of these sports involve the use of equipment that may cause injury to students.

l participating in formal training sessions.

Term 2 also sees the introduction of the traditional winter sports into the College’s co-curricular program.

There are three types of mouthguards: l individually fitted mouthguard available from a dentist and is custom made. This mouthguard provides maximum protection.

The Saint Ignatius College Physical Education staff are highly qualified teachers, have up-to-date Level 2 First Aid and conduct classes to ensure that harm to students is minimized.

l semi-adaptable mouthguard - sold over the counter and is adaptable in the mouth after warming

In some case, sports have modified rules and equipment to ensure that possible injuries are avoid, however, it is strongly recommended that students ensure that

Mouthguards should fit properly and have sufficient retention to prevent dislodgement by an impacting force. Mouthguards can be made to allow for missing and erupting teeth, and to fit over orthodontic wires. An ill-fitting mouthguard has the potential to cause injury. A mouthguard that has to be held in place by clenching the teeth is unsatisfactory. Yearly replacement may be needed for younger students to allow for growth and development. Wishing all students an enjoyable and active term 2! Anna Oliver Health and Physical Education Learning Area Leader. More information about mouthguards and what to do if a tooth is lost is included on the following two pages as a guide.

l standard mouthguard - sold ready made over the counter. Sacred Heart College, Circle of Mercy Community Evening: Fr Richard Leonard SJ will present

Sacred Heart College presents

Circle of Mercy

‘Experiencing the Mercy of God’

Fr Richard Leonard SJ

on Thursday 5 May, 7-8.30pm, Celies Hospitality Centre, Sacred Heart College.

In this year of mercy, we are called by Pope Francis to renew our faith and hope in God’s compassion and love. In this lecture Fr Leonard will present to his book “What are We Hoping For?” with contemporary perspectives and insights into this season of mercy and love. Thoughtful and challenging, this presentation will assist our prayer, sense of mission, and identity as a merciful Church.

All welcome and supper will be provided.

Fr Richard Leonard is a Jesuit priest. He has degrees in arts and education, as well as a Master’s degree in theology. Fr Richard did graduate studies at the London Film School and has a PhD from the University of Melbourne. He directs the Australian Catholic Office for Film & Broadcasting, is an Honorary Fellow of the Australian Catholic University and has been a visiting scholar within the School of Theatre, Film & Television at UCLA and a Visiting Professor at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.

‘What Are We Hoping For?’ Thursday 5 May 2016 7pm - 8.30pm Celie’s Hospitality Centre - Aphrasia Street entrance - supper provided RSVP: Rita Chiavaroli by email rchiav@shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au or phone 5222 0467 by 2 May 2016

Please RSVP by Monday 2nd May to Rita Chiavaroli via email rchiav@shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au or phone 5222 0467. Please Save the Date for 2016 Carole McDonald RSM, Thursday 18 August Patricia Fox RSM, Thursday 6 October.

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Do You Need a Mouthguard? What is a Mouthguard? A mouthguard is a cushioning appliance made of flexible material that fits snugly over the teeth to help prevent injuries to the teeth and mouth. An effective mouthguard is like a ‘crash helmet’ for teeth and jaws.

Who should wear a mouthguard? Anyone who plays a sport that carries a major risk of a knock to the face should wear a mouthguard. This includes sports like...

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Wear a mouthguard while playing and training. Also wear it when doing fun activities like rollerblading, skateboarding, mountain bike riding, trampolining and horse riding to protect your smile.

What are the advantages of using a mouthguard? A mouthguard can help cushion a strong blow to the face that otherwise might result in an injury to the mouth. It acts as a shock absorber protecting the teeth and lower jaw from breaking and prevents you from accidentally biting your lips, tongue or cheeks. A misdirected elbow in a one-on-one basketball game or a fall off a skateboard can leave you with chipped or broken teeth, nerve damage to a tooth or even tooth loss.

Which type is best? The best mouthguard is one fitted to your mouth that doesn’t restrict breathing. It should be stable, comfortable, allow talk between mates and not cause choking. Off-the-shelf mouthguards available at sport stores and chemists are cheap but often cannot be made to fit the mouth properly. A custom made mouthguard obtained from a dental professional provides the best comfort and fit. Remember though, as the mouth grows, a new guard is needed.

What about braces? A mouthguard is recommended for people who wear braces as it can help prevent damage to the brackets from a blow to the face and provides a barrier between the braces and cheek or lips. Talk to your dentist or orthodontist about selecting a mouthguard that is best for you. If you have a retainer or other removable appliance, do not wear it during any contact sports.

How do you care for a mouthguard?

Accidents happen and dental injuries can be disfiguring and costly to repair!

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• Rinse the mouthguard in mouthwash or mild antiseptic just before use. • Rinse the mouthguard with water before putting into mouth. • Clean mouthguard after use by washing with mild soap and cold water. • Store dry mouthguard in a rigid box and away from heat. Call your dental professional if there are any problems.

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TOOTH KNOCKED OUT!! DON’T DELAY ... TIME IS CRITICAL!

Keep calm and find the tooth Pick it up by the crown (whiter part). AVOID touching the root If the TOOTH IS DIRTY, rinse it in milk. If not available, rinse briefly (a few seconds) under running water, NOT in antiseptic. Then... 1. Put it back into the socket. Use the other teeth as a guide 2. To keep the tooth in place either bite on a cloth or use finger pressure. Aluminium foil can also be used to help stabilise the tooth

If UNABLE TO REPLANT the tooth, keep moist by following one of these alternatives... Place tooth in person’s mouth between the cheek and gums OR Put tooth in a glass of milk fully covered OR Cover the tooth with the person’s saliva and put in plastic wrap DO NOT STORE IN WATER HINT - Keep long-life milk in a First Aid kit

DO NOT hold or rub the root surface or let the tooth dry, as the living cells lining the root of the tooth could become damaged and die. Also do not put the tooth on ice.

DO NOT remove any tissue or gum fragments from tooth DO NOT delay seeking dental care. Teeth replanted within 30

minutes have the best chance of surviving. If possible have someone telephone ahead to alert the dentist.

Get dental help IMMEDIATELY

DO NOT replant a baby tooth due to risk of injury to the underlying

adult tooth. If in doubt place the tooth in milk and seek dental advice. For more information contact your dental clinic or Dental Health Services on 9313 0555. Alternatively visit www.dental.wa.gov.au

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65th

MAYTIME FAIR FOR JESUIT MISSION AUSTRALIA

Saturday 7 May 9am-5pm at Xavier College 135 Barkers Road Kew For further information please contact: engagement@jesuitmission.org.au

The Maytime Fair The Maytime Fair is the major annual fundraiser in Victoria for the work of the Jesuit Mission and is supported by a vast array of friends and benefactors connected with schools, parishes and other communities in and beyond the state. The Fair is run by an Executive Committee of Victorian Friends of Jesuit Mission consisting of Jesuit Mission staff, Xavier College past and present parents, Xavier College current staff members and other supporters. Their main policy for the running of the Maytime Fair is that every stall and attraction donates 100% of its profit to the work of the Jesuit Mission. The Maytime fair consistently contributes over $100,000 each year for vital work in the developing world. All of the funds raised from the Maytime Fair go directly to help people in disadvantaged countries including Cambodia, China, East Timor, India, Myanmar, Pakistan, Thailand and The Philippines and several in Africa. Xavier College has been hosting the Maytime Fair for 65 years. Each year the College has been extremely generous in the provision of its grounds to host the event and its students and staff. This group oversees the organisation of bands and music played at the Fair and student stalls and activities and promotes involvement in the event amongst other schools in the area. The Friends of Jesuit Mission are the champions of the event, running the stalls, gathering all the goodies on display, organizing the bands and the orchestras, preparing the food and rallying all their families and friends to attend. The Fair will include amusements and rides for children of all ages as well as a variety of music, a huge array of food outlets and stalls offering car and wine raffles, plant stalls, a second hand book store, cakes and confectionary, stamps, coins and Vintage and lots more. Please come to the Maytime Fair on Saturday 7 May and join in the fun to support vital work with the poor of the developing world.

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INSIGHTS Building parent-school partnerships

Online Flaming

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So what is online flaming? Catherine Gerhardt gives us the lowdown plus practical tips for parents to recognise the signs and how to respond should your child be affected. A friend of mine lives with avid teenage gamers, and she was horrified to discover recently the language and the insults that her children were exposed to while engaging in a popular online game with their friends.

contribute to online flaming: the apparent anonymity and invisibility of the Internet, the lag between sending a message and getting feedback, and the minimum authority that seems to exist in digital spaces.

Flame wars have become a major online annoyance. When people start a flame war they are deliberately trying to stir up trouble, start a fight and get a reaction. Flaming is all too common on multi-player gaming sites, chat rooms, message forums and social media sites.

As parents we often complain that we can’t keep up with the technology our kids are using, however many of us agree that we want to be their first point of call if things go wrong. Parents can be their child’s strongest asset in the line of defence against negative online experiences.

Most parents are aware of the trolls that can exist out there in cyberspace, and flaming is one of the skill sets that cyber bullies are familiar with. Flamers and trolls use insults to make personal attacks and say offensive things about a person’s individual character, their family or sexuality even though they may know very little about them. Psychologists have termed the behaviour behind flaming, the “online disinhibition effect.” It means that people behave with less restraint online, and feel powerful behind the computer screen. Experts say a number of factors

What parents can do: Discuss with your children what they do online and who they communicate with – try your best to know which social media/gaming sites they are using. Know that they may have more than one account on any social media platform. One of my daughter’s friends has four Instagram accounts, each one carving out a unique social space.

of the responsibility that comes with the privilege of using the technology. In most cases parents have either supplied the device or pay the bills for usage – that means you have the responsibility and the right to control it. Mutual respect is required here, having password control does not give you permission to spy, and your child needs to know they are being monitored. Let me tell you the story of another friend of mine who had been ‘monitoring’ her daughter online for several months. However, her daughter was not aware that every message and photo went through her mother’s device as well. When a problem did arise the parent was unsure how to deal with it – after all she had been ‘spying’ and wasn’t sure how to broach the subject with her daughter without giving herself away. It is much better to have that conversation when setting up accounts, and start as you intend to go on.

Know passwords Youth may feel this is an invasion of their ‘privacy’; however it is a key component