T IGNATIUS COLLEGE SAIN
Newsletter Edition 6, April 30th 2015
From the Principal Welcome! Proposal for more land - update
Coming Events Term 2 May Fri 1st Year 10 Peformance of ‘Macbeth’ Fri 1st Tour de Cure Visit Sat 2nd Jesuit Maytime Fair Xavier College Tues 5th Year 9 Marine Science Excursion Tues 5th Inter and Senior Football Tues 5th Year 7 Mother / Son Evening Wed 6th Year 9 Elevate Education Thurs 7th LOTE Language Competition Thurs 7th East Timor Student Day Thurs 7th Cross Country Carnival A more detailed calendar is on the last page.
In an earlier newsletter this year, I wrote about the College’s need for more land, our offer to the Council to buy 2.6ha of their land that adjoins the College property and the need for our community’s active support for this acquisition. I attended last Tuesday night’s Council meeting as the proposal to sell this land was on the agenda. I was able to speak at the meeting. I was hoping that a straightforward sale would be agreed upon. This was not the case. The outcome was that an amendment to the proposal was successful. This amendment introduced the condition that the sale will be contingent on the Council obtaining land at St Leonards from the Church. The article in yesterday’s “Geelong Advertiser,’ the heading in particular, may have given the impression this proposed “land swap” was a “done deal.” This is not the case. This land exchange condition is, as you would expect, dependent on the decision of the Archdiocese of Melbourne together with the Drysdale Catholic Parish and I assume the local St Leonard’s Church community would need to be consulted about this.
So I imagine it will be sometime before we can find out if this condition can or cannot be met which is frustrating. I hope a resolution can be found quickly as I would like to proceed as soon as possible with our building program. I will keep our College community up-to-date with developments through this newsletter.
Year 7 and 8 Parents A reminder about the forthcoming “Time & Space” nights for Mothers* of Year 7 boys and Year 8 girls as follows: ‘Time & Space’ for… Year 7 Mother* & Son Night Tuesday 5th May 2015 Year 8 Mother* & Daughter Night Thursday 7th May 2015 (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. ....continued on Page 2
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From the Principal (cont.)
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If you haven’t, please conduct Ms. Allison Carlon (YLC) as soon as possible. Please put these important dates & times in your diary!
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Please feel free to look at the website http:// www.time-space.com.au for more information.
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NAPLAN for Years 7 and 9 students
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The National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
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It has been an annual event for schools since 2008.
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On Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 May, our Years 7 and 9 students will undertake the 2015 NAPLAN tests.
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ANZAC Commemoration Photos From Fr Kevin Dillon Matters of Faith A visit from Sekolah Global Mandiri
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Medieval Day: Kryal Castle
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Medieval Day: Kryal Castle Photos
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Canteen Roster and Parents and Friends’ Association
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ANZAC Day Commemorations
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Perfroming Arts News
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Information Learning Centre and National Youth Week
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Refugee Holiday Program and Year 12 VCAL
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Literacy Program and Saint Ignatius Sailors
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Saint Ignatius Debating and NAPLAN 2015
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VCE and Careers Expo 2015
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“How to Help Your Kids Cope When Someone Close to Them Dies” by Michael Grose
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Community Notice Board
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School Calender
NAPLAN is made up of tests in the four domains of Reading, Writing, Language Conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and Numeracy. NAPLAN assesses skills in literacy and numeracy that are developed over time, through the school curriculum. NAPLAN is not a pass or fail type test, but rather shows how individual students are progressing in numeracy and literacy skills against national standards for all Australia children. All students are encouraged to participate in the tests. Students with disability may qualify for special provisions that reflect the support normally provided to them in the classroom
Application forms are available from our office or the College website.
Alcoa Future Leaders of Industry - Scholarships in Manufacturing program Congratulations to Year 10 students Alexander Delaney, Lochlan Davy, Nathan Mehes and Samuel Gulino who have been chosen to participate in the 2015 Alcoa Future Leaders of Industry - Scholarships in Manufacturing program. This program is a career development opportunity for students typically considering a trade or tertiary pathway and, potentially a career in the manufacturing / engineering sector. The program provides the students with the opportunity to: l Find out more about a broad range of jobs in modern manufacturing; l Be introduced to employers from manufacturing companies; l Meet young people working and succeeding in manufacturing; l Explore education and training options leading to work in the manufacturing sector; l Visit manufacturing sites with a mentor; l Be acknowledged for their interest in an industry which is important to the local economy.
An individual student NAPLAN report will be issued by the school later this year. Parents can use this information to monitor how their child is progressing and to identify any areas of concern. Parents may also wish to use their child’s results to discuss progress with teachers. More information is available at www.naplan.edu.au
Each student will receive a cheque worth $250 that will be held in trust by the school to help meet his educational expenses in 2015.
College Assembly
Year 7 Camps
A reminder that the next college assembly will be held in the gym on Friday 15th May 2015 at 9.00am. It will conclude at about 10.30am.
I was very pleased to be able to visit the Year 7 camps last week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Anglesea. I was very impressed by the positive and enthusiastic responses I received from the students about their camp experience and how they were settling into secondary school life. I am looking forward to visiting the second group this evening.
If you would like to attend please report to the office at about 8.50am on the day so that a seat can be arranged for you. The assembly is a formal occasion and a great way to celebrate many student achievements, reinforce values and positive messages and build our sense of community. I look forward to seeing as many parents and friends of the college as possible at this event.
Year 7 Enrolments for 2016 Can I please remind parents of current students that if you have a child in Year Six this year that applications for a place in Year 7 next year at Saint Ignatius College Geelong close on Friday 22nd May 2015?
Thank you to Mr Bruce Connor (WAFE Coordinator) for facilitating the students’ involvement in this opportunity.
As in previous, I took some of the College Captains with me. These Senior Student Leaders were delighted by the warm welcome they received. They did a tremendous job meeting as many Year 7s as possible, talking about their experiences of camps and school and encouraging the young students to make the most of their opportunities. ....continued on Page 3
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Thank you to the team of dedicated staff for making this a valuable and enjoyable experience for the students.
This was the annual ceremony and was very well attended by representatives from most Geelong and district schools.
In particular, thank you to Ms. Allison Carlon (YLC) and for her overall coordination of the camp and thank you to all staff involved.
Claudia and Noah, along with the student representatives of the other schools, placed a floral tribute on behalf of our college at the Geelong War Memorial.
ANZAC Commemoration Services
Thank you to the Geelong Schools’ ANZAC Commemoration Committee and all involved in organizing this very special event.
Last week on Thursday we held an ANZAC commemoration service for the whole school on the outdoor basketball courts. I am pleased that and very grateful to a number of our students involved in the Air, Army or Navy Cadets for their involvement in this service. I am also grateful to Army Captain Brett Ferguson for providing the address at the service. Thank you to Deputy Principal Mr Paul Lewis for coordinating what was a moving service and I congratulate our students for the respectful way they participated.
Best wishes,
Michael Exton Principal
As special symbol that we introduced at our service was a ‘Lone Pine’ sapling. This descendant of the original Gallipoli Lone Pine was donated by the Bendigo RSL and obtained through the efforts of teacher, Mr Peter Martin. On behalf of our community I thank the Bendigo RSL and Mr Martin. This sapling will soon be planted in a special garden bed that will be prepared near the flagpole alongside our outdoor courts. It will mark our commemoration of the ANZAC Centenary and serve as a powerful symbol for future ANZAC ceremonies and a daily reminder to students and staff of the ANZAC spirit. Many of our students attended local ANZAC Commemoration Services last Saturday. At a number of these services student representatives and some staff laid a wreath on behalf of the College on the special occasion of the ANZAC centenary. I also thank our choir and Mrs Linda Pape (Performing Arts Leader) for singing at the Drysdale service. Well done to Isabelle Searle (Year 12) who played the ‘Last Post’ and the ‘Rouse’ at this service. Our College Deputy Captains, Claudia Beattie and Noah Hodgson and Mr Paul Lewis represented the college at the annual Geelong Schools’ Annual ANZAC Commemoration Service on last Friday at 11.00am in Johnstone Park, Geelong.
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ANZAC Commemoration Photos
“Last week on Thursday we held an ANZAC commemoration service for the whole school on the outdoor basketball courts. I am pleased that and very grateful to a number of our students involved in the Air, Army and Navy Cadets for their involvement in this service.� Mr Michael Exton More photos form our ANZAC Day Commemoration are on our website: http://www.ignatius.vic.edu.au/our-school-photo-gallery
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott is under fire from groups representing military pensioners and war widows who say the government’s proposed changes to veterans’ payments threaten the quality of life and dignity in retirement of nearly 300,000 people who sacrificed for Australia.
From Fr Kevin Dillon
Mr Abbott refused to back down on a decision to index payments to the rate of inflation rather than wages. The TPI reminded Mr Abbott this week of the words of Prime Minister Billy Hughes in 1917: “We say to them, “You go and fight and when you come back we will look after your welfare... we have entered into a bargain with the soldier, and we must keep it!” It’s a bargain they have broken.”
This year, of course, has had its special focus and poignancy, given that April 25 is the centenary of the Gallipoli landings. Huge media coverage has centred largely on that tragic campaign which eventually saw the Anzac troops evacuated about seven months after the landings.
Members of the Howard Government in 2007 boasted of a decision based on “fairness” in switching indexation of veterans’ pensions from CPI to the generally higher rate of average male weekly earnings. Then veteran’s affairs minister, Bruce Billson, called it a “more rational and equitable method of indexation”. The “fairer” indexation remained in place until the first Hockey budget when veterans’ payments were put in the same basket as general welfare and the aged pension to be indexed with CPI from 2017. The decision to knock veterans’ pensions down to inflation has baffled RSL president Rear Admiral Ken Doolan. He said the legislation for existing military superannuants “ explicitly acknowledged the indexing by the CPI was unfair”.
By the time you read this, the Anzac Day commemorations - in so many places and at many different times - will have been completed. (But don’t forget the “Music at the Basilica” World War I Music Festival next week-end!)
We will have rightly observed the day in both gratitude and recognition of all that was suffered and sacrificed. But as with all Anzac Days, the focus must surely be on all the conflicts in which dedicated Australian servicemen and women gave so much in order to honour and defend this country. Early estimates of the cost of the Anzac Centenary celebrations were put at more than half a billion dollars. No matter how accurate - either way - these estimates may ultimately prove to be, the fact remains that a lot of money has been and is being spent in commemoration of the Anzac Gallipoli landings. And indeed, rightly so, provided those funds are being truly spent in honour of those who died and suffered, in all wars, conflicts and peace missions, for this nation which is our home.
We remember, honour and pray for those who died - some in battle, some in POW camps, some in the tortuous aftermath of war - and for those many who, together with their families, still carry the scars of their service of Australia. The names of sixty thousand Australian servicemen and women are etched in bronze at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. What would they make of the current proposal to reduce veterans’ pensions through linking them to CPI rather than average earnings - a total reversal of an arrangement which was forged only eight years ago. What would they think of any proposal which would disadvantage veterans and those most precious to them, especially in this year when so much is being spent in “celebration” of what they fought and, in too many cases, died for. This Government has been forced to “rethink” a number of areas of proposed legislation, such as the $20 GP fee. Those we have remembered this weekend deserve the honour of being the cause for this proposal to be scrapped. Fr Kevin Dillon, Geelong Deanery Coordinator and Association of Canonical Administrator President OAM
“the Age”, Wednesday April 22
Mr Byron Mitchell (on the right) with the lengendary German professional road cyclist and Tour de France stage winner Jens Voight
Currently our Outdoor Activities Coordinator, Mr Byron Mitchell, is taking part in this years Tour de Cure, riding from Adelaide to Melbourne, and will be dropping in with some of the other riders tomorrow (Friday 1st May) to talk about his experiences with students. The Tour raises money to help find a cure for cancer and, in 2015, Tour de Cure is funding Children’s Cancer Institute Australia’s program leading to improved survival rates.
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Matters of Faith Read James 2:14-26
Faith Without Action Is Dead.
Pray for:
This week I write to you all with a heavy heart. I am deeply distressed as I have followed the tragedies that have occurred in Nepal and Indonesia over the last few days.
Indonesia We must believe in the all-powerful redemptive love of God which can change hearts, convert people, and renew all things. We must be a people committed to hope for those who seem to be hopeless. We must be a people who see the value of a human life that others might think to be worthless. St John Paul II (1996) Nepal Helping a person in need is good in itself. But the degree of goodness is hugely affected by the attitude with which it is done. If you show resentment because you are helping the person out of a reluctant sense of duty, then the person may receive your help, but may feel awkward and embarrassed. This is because he will feel beholden to you. If, on the other hand, you help the person in a spirit of joy, then the help will be received joyfully. The person will feel neither demeaned nor humiliated by your help, but rather will feel glad to have caused you pleasure by receiving your help. And joy is the appropriate attitude with which to help others because acts of generosity are a source of blessing to the giver as well as the receiver. St. John Chrysostom c. 349–407 Faith without Works Is Dead What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill,” and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I by my works will show you my faith. You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe - and shudder. Do you want to be shown, you senseless person, that faith apart from works is barren? Was not our ancestor Abraham justified by works when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was brought to completion by the works. Thus the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness,” and he was called the friend of God. You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. Likewise, was not Rahab the prostitute also justified by works when she welcomed the messengers and sent them out by another road? For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is also dead.
On the surface these events are very different. One being a natural disaster that has killed at least 4,500 people in Nepal, the other being the execution of eight convicted criminals; two of those being Australian drug dealers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. The link between these two events, however, is not simply death. Each of these situations highlight the choice we have in responding to the suffering of others. Sometimes being a disciple of Christ is difficult as we are challenged to forgive those who we may not want to forgive or be moved by the distress of those whom we do not know. Being a follower of Christ means that we have to change our point of view, we have to think less of ourselves and more of those who we don’t know, don’t agree with or who have wronged us individually or as a society. Compassion is the reason we are so moved by reports of the disaster in Nepal. Compassion is also the same reason we are equally moved by the executions in Indonesia. We can not pick and choose when we are compassionate. Just like the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) we are called to act to relieve suffering when we see another in distress. If we are not compassionate we, due to our human nature, have a tendency to view the world through selfish eyes. We are tempted to view those who live in faraway countries as unlucky, as they may not be able to provide adequate relief in order to deal with crisis situations. We believe that those who choose to import drugs knew the risk and are therefore deserving of the punishment. Christ came to show us how wrong this type of thinking is. In Jesus’ ministry there are many examples of his revelation of forgiveness, mercy and compassion. He clearly articulates how we should respond to distress and death, that we be moved by unequivocal compassion. This compassion as written in the Bible is a translation of the word splagchnizomai (σπλαγχνίζομαι). This word is stronger and more visceral than our contemporary understanding of compassion and was ‘made up’ by biblical authors, as the Greek in use at the time did not have a word that was strong enough to articulate the feeling that is expressed. This word translates more literally to ‘I have pity that moves a me deeply to my innermost parts’.
Jesus felt this emotion often; an example can be read in the account of the resurrection of the Widow’s son at Nain (Luke 7:11-17). This account encourages us to love our neighbour so deeply that when we see another in distress or need we feel this emotion. I felt clearly this deep compassion when I read the following yesterday: “I won’t see my son again and they are going to take him tonight and shoot him and he is healthy and he is beautiful and he has a lot of compassion for other people,” Raji Sukumaran (Mother of Myuran Sukumaran) “There is nothing left to go back to, everything is destroyed, everything was moving and smashed apart.” Karchon Tamang (Nepal) Both of these quotes are tragic. Both pull at your heart strings. More than that we are deeply moved as Jesus was. We feel “splagchnizomai” for these people. We are called to act, we are not worthy of forgiveness or compassion ourselves if we do not. Our God is merciful and kind, He forgives us of our sins and raises us up. He makes us whole so that we can become more complete, guided by His Spirit to bring about his Kingdom. Through Him we learn how to be truly human and be able to change the world. We are the workers in His vineyard; we are called to be His hands and show His love to the world through our actions. I encourage you to pray for Nepal. May God grant His forgiveness and mercy on all those who have died. May He grant his peace to those who suffer today and in the days ahead as the help rescue and care for those who are injured or dying. May He send His peace to those who have been injured or grieve for those lost. May they be healed and live in the hope of being reunited in Heaven when their time comes. I encourage you to pray for those in Indonesia. May God grant His forgiveness and mercy on those who have been executed for their crimes. May He send His peace to those who fought for mercy and who grieve for those lost. May he send His Spirit to those who suffer so that they may be healed and live in the hope of being reunited in Heaven when their time comes. I also encourage you also to take action in response to the splagchnizomai that these events elicit through the following agencies: Catholic Relief Services: http://www.crs.org Caritas: http://www.caritas.org.au Amnesty International: http://www.amnesty.org.au Yours in Christ, Brendan Nicholls
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A visit from Sekolah Global Mandiri From 23 - 29 March, the College was proud to host students and teachers from Sekolah Global Mandiri, 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 25 families took the opportunity to bring another country into their homes through hosting a student or teacher from Jakarta. 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 Julie Forster 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 Global Mandiri students into their classes, and who went out of their way to make them feel welcome. Julia Hall Learning Area Leader: Languages Comments on the visit by students:
When Iqbal was here I had a really good opportunity to practice speaking Indonesian with him, both at home and at school, but I was extremely surprised at how well he spoke English. Whilst in Australia, Iqbal was very confident and therefore seemed to very much enjoy socialising with not only his Indonesian friends, but with students from Saint Ignatius, especially while playing downball. Iqbal was also given the opportunity to stroke some groovy native Australian animals, such as the kangaroo, koala and wombat, at Ballarat Wildlife Park which I’m sure would have been a right old blast for him and a great experience. Rylan McCracken, 12 Inigo
One thing I really liked about the 3 days I was looking after her at school was that every day our friendship would get closer and she would start to get less shy around me and my friends. Josephine Johnston, 7 Borgia I enjoyed making a new friend who we can still keep in touch with. I was surprised at how great Alma was at certain subjects that she said she has never taken before. I think Alma enjoyed looking round at how big the school is and liked most subjects we take that she doesn’t. Alma learned how to say ‘G’day mate!’ and also how to pronounce certain words! Alma, Ellie and I had so much fun. Evie Rushton, 7 Borgia
“I really enjoyed meeting my buddy and learning about her culture. It was nice to see what they liked and what I liked in comparison. I liked how we could respond in some Indonesia also. Terima Kasih!” Ashleigh Coghlan and Hannah Vella, 7 Borgia “My buddy, Rayhan Fadhlan, really enjoyed the trampoline and playing soccer in my room. What surprised him was the dog in our house (I also think he didn’t like the dog, ooops!), but he loved our big family, going to the Great Ocean Road and he loved playing WWE (wrestling) with us. I learnt that in Bali no buildings are allowed to be above the height of a coconut tree and he learnt that our dog is friendly and what it’s like to have a family of 5. It was a really fun experience.” Tex Hallam, 8 Campion
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Medieval Day: Kryal Castle On Friday April 17, all Year 8 students went to Kryal Castle for a day of Medieval immersion, experiencing life in the Middle Ages. Everyone was dressed in this time period and there were some amazing costumes, from noble lords and ladies, peasants, knights and court jesters. Mr Berti looked incredible in this! We were involved a range of activities to do with medieval life and some favourite ones were archery (which is much harder than it looks although many hit the bull’s eye in the hay) and sword fighting on the arena. Of course, the weapons were harmless but we got a real sense of preparing for and going into battle once the instructor yelled ‘Charge’. There was no blood shed but it was a fierce exchange of warrior might. We also learnt about life as a Peasant, Blacksmith and Noblemen and clearly preferred life at the top of the social order, as peasants endured considerable hardship and were at the mercy of their Lord. The session on how they punished people in Medieval times was a little gruesome. As well, the torture chamber scared a few as it was in the dungeon which was dark and narrow. We also went to a presentation on ‘Birds Of Prey’, where we discovered the role of these birds and how they were often gifted to royalty. In the show, there were actually live birds that were flying from the presenter’s arm to a perching station on the other side of the room. We were a bit worried they might land on our heads but they only did that with the presenter. Their talons were off-putting but very necessary to catch their prey. Despite the light drizzle at the end of the day, it was a fabulous experience. The buildings and program available to us at Kryal Castle gave us a realistic taste of Medieval life. “Thanks to the wonderful staff at the castle who truly made it a memorable experience for all and our teachers for joining in the spirit of the day.” Bella Harry “It was an amazing day. Everyone got involved which made it even better.” Casey McFadyen “It was interesting to be in a medieval castle and experience what it was like to live like the peasants.” Ben Davis Mrs Deb Hodge Year 8 Level Coordinator
There are more photos of our Medieval Day visit to Kryal Castle on Page 9
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Medieval Day: Kryal Castle Photos
“We were involved in a range of activities to do with medieval life and some favourite ones were archery (which is much harder than it looks although many hit the bull’s eye in the hay) and sword fighting on the arena”. Mrs Deb Hodge
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Canteen Roster Starting 4th May Monday 4th M. Wheatland, T. Kevich, C. Lyons, R. Morrison Tuesday 5th T. Mifsud, M. Rav-Wig, K. Rawson, C, Carey Wednesday 6th V. McKee, S. Reeves, M. Sideris, K. Butler Thursday 7th S. Jenkins, N. Elliott, R. Vallelonga, J. Gannon Friday 8th M. White, D. Byron, S. Smith, V. Durbidge Starting 11th May Monday 11th M. Dertien, C. Hunter, S. Hammond, I. Bauer, J. Wilcox Tuesday 12th M. Dunstan, T. Mifsud, S. Crawley, L. Irving Wednesday 13th C. Ford, D. Thompson, K. Walker, M. Sideris Thursday 14th M. Gill, L. Eastwood, C. Lyons, Needed Friday 15th S. Anson, J. Marles, W. Boylan, Needed If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050258
Working Bee Saturday 14th March 2015 There was a good turn out of volunteers on the day which the Parents and Friends’ Association are very appreciative and grateful for. The grounds looked fantastic at the end of the Working Bee with many Students and Parents participating in a variety of activities. Thank you to all who helped on the day and enjoyed a BBQ lunch at the end of it. Adrian – Environment Chairperson
Parents and Friends Open Day BBQ Sunday 22nd March 2015 The Parents and Friends’ put on their Annual Open Day BBQ for all visitors who came to view our College. It was a busy day and a great opportunity to meet new prospective Parents and Students to the College and show case some of the items the Parents and Friends’s have assisted in purchasing with the funds raised from great events that the Parents and Friends’ run throughout the year. We would like to thank all the volunteers who supported the running of the BBQ on the day for all their hard work. These people included: Adrian Matthews, Catharina and Gerard Dumaresq, Christine Johnson, Clare Gordon, Debbie Isbister, Erin Carpenter, Jeanette Martinez, Jo Britt, Lisa Bell and Sharon West. Abraham Papp - Fundraising Chairperson
2015 Parents and Friends Contact List It is the start of a new year and time to update the Parents and Friends Contact list… If you are an existing Member of the 2014 Parents and Friends list, please email Kristi (Secretary) to ensure all your details are still correct. If you would like to have your name added to the Parents and Friends Contact list and you have never been on this contact list before, please email: Kristi Papp (Secretary, Parents and Friends’ Association) on sicgpandf@ignatius.vic. edu.au with your name, email address. There are many events and activities throughout the year which you may like to support or be a volunteer for. You do not need to attend any or all of the Parents and Friends’ meetings in order to assist with Working Bees, Open Day, or other Fund Raising Events. Every small contribution is highly valued and greatly appreciated
Parents and Friends’ Association: Meetings for 2015 The Parents & Friends’ Association cordially invite all those interested to their meetings for 2015 held from 7.30pm onward in the Food Tech Centre on the following dates: Meeting schedule: May Monday 11th June Tuesday 9th July Monday 13th August Tuesday 11th September Monday 14h October Tuesday 13th November Monday 9th AGM December TBA The Minutes for all meetings can be found on the College website in the Parents and Friends’ Portal when available. The Agenda for the up-coming meeting is also available from the website just prior to the meeting date.
Uniform Shop The uniform shop is located behind the office and is open Monday mornings between 8.30 and 9.30am, and Monday afternoons between 2 and 3.30pm. We have a wide variety of uniform in stock and we also sell new socks. Please email uniform@ignatius.vic. edu.au for any enquiries regarding buying or selling uniform. We are also looking for volunteers to help out once a month, either mornings or afternoons. Contact us on uniform@ignatius.vic.edu.au if you are intetrested.
Kristi Papp - Secretary
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ANZAC Day Commemorations
Saint Ignatius College Geelong ANZAC Day Commemorative Service, and the staff and student contribution to local Anzac Day services around the region: Geelong and environs, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surfcoast. Saint Ignatius College Anzac Commemoration Service.
The sun was shining last Thursday as the gathering music of the “ Spirit of the Anzacs” drew the entire school population of 1150 students, 100 staff and our guests together for a most significant ceremony commemorating Anzac Day. The Australian flag was at half-mast and there was a general hush occasionally interrupted by sound of the encircling seagulls joining in. Paul Lewis, Deputy Principal of Mission, Formation and Pastoral Care welcomed everyone and introduced special guests Captain Brett Ferguson, ADF Liaison Officer VIC/TAS Directorate of Training Area Management He addressed those assembled, “Welcome to the St. Ignatius College ANZAC day commemorative service, to mark the Centenary of the World War One Gallipoli Campaign. As this is a significant and important day in our nation’s history, we hold this service each year here at school.” Year 8 student Abigail Valentine-Rawlins made the Acknowledgement of Country. She explained “I acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built; the Wathaurong people of the Bellarine Peninsula.”
College Captains Genevieve Nicholls and Harry Stannard read the poem “ In Flanders Fields” which was composed by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae on May 3, 1915 at the battlefront in Belgium in memory of his close friend who had been killed in battle that day. Genevieve invited Captain Ferguson to speak, “Captain Ferguson has been in the regular Army for 18 years and he was engaged in active service in Afghanistan in 2009 as part of the Election Taskforce. Capt. Ferguson has had many postings around Australia and overseas in his 18 years of Army service.
He is currently the Liaison Officer in Victoria and Tasmania for the Department of Defence.” Captain Ferguson was moving and explained the significance of Anzac day and what it means to us today. College Principal, Michael Exton described the Lone Pine Tree garden bed to be planted with a tree grown from a Lone Pine seed we were fortunate enough to be given. The Lone Pine was a solitary tree on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey, which marked the site of the Battle of Lone Pine in 1915. The original “Lone Pine” was a sole survivor of a group of trees that had been cut down by Turkish soldiers who had used the timber and branches to cover their trenches during the battle. The tree was obliterated during the battle; however, pine cones that had remained were retrieved by two Australian soldiers and brought home to Australia. Pines which are planted as a memorial to the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fought in Gallipoli are also known as “Lone Pines” or “Gallipoli Pines”, referencing the original tree.
Year 10 student Greg Lewis lead our student Catafalque party who are army, air force and naval cadets to the dais and stood sentry for the service.
Mr. Exton invited the College Vice Captains - Noah Hodgson and Claudia Beattie to come forward and lay the wreath next to the Lone Pine tree in honor of the fallen soldiers.
Students cadets were Greg Lewis, Michael Hannan, Corey Grundy, Lachlan Hannan, Aidan Whalen, Riley Menzies, David Peace, Rhys Lowther, Damian Radosavljevic, Michael Radosavljevic, Edward Brown, and Samuel Carter.
100 poppies made by Art teacher Tory Wood and students are poppies to remember Anzac veterans including Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander veterans.
Liturgy Captain Jacqui Seiffert lit the College Candle while Justice Captain Molly O’Hara read the pray.
These were presented by the students and are now on display in our Art Gallery space.
Captain Ferguson recited the Ode of Remembrance, “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.” The trumpet call of the Last Post was played by Year 12 student Isabella Searle commemorating the war dead, while all those in uniform stood to attention and saluted the flag. The flag was raised and arms were presented. After a minute of silence the Rouse was sounded by Isabella which is traditionally the lively trumpet or bugle call to signal soldiers that it is time to rise and prepare for a new day. The Catafalque party marched off and the College choir under the direction of Choir Director Mrs. Pape sang “Shelter”. This was written by well-known Australian singer/songwriter Eric Bogle, commissioned to sing at Gallipoli this year, confirming us in our belief as Australians that we are a people of peace. “And oh, you look so lovely, Dressed in green and gold.” All those present were extremely a bsorbed and thoroughly moved by the powerful service and silent respect was shown throughout. In preparation in the lead up to the service, students were shown a YouTube video clip www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q20DUaIzYJg. It is the song “Spirit of the Anzacs” which is the official music video for the charity single, ‘Spirit of the Anzacs’, a tribute to those that have given their lives, those who have served, and those that still today step bravely into the unknown to serve our country. On our College website (in ‘Events’) “Commemorating the Anzacs” is a video produced by our students Ben Hargreaves and Cooper Seiffert commemorating the ANZACS and what it means to us today. Go to: http://www.ignatius.vic.edu.au/ news-and-events/commemorating-theanzacs. It was produced for the ‘Premier’s Spirit of ANZAC Prize’ - a competition that was open to all Year 9 and 10 students in Victoria. This is one of the submissions from Saint Ignatius College students and we congratulate them on their fine work. Photos from the ANZAC Day Commemorations can be viewed online at www.ignatius.vic.edu.au/our-schoolphoto-gallery. .....Continued on Page 12
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ANZAC Day Commemorations Continued ANZAC day Commemorations in the region: Many staff and students proud in their College uniform and their families attended the Anzac services in the region on Saturday and lay wreaths on behalf of our College community. Isabella Searle played the Last Post and the Rouse at the Drysdale cenotaph and the College choir sang, “The Lord is My Shepherd” at the Drysdale RSL service at the Drysdale primary School. Teacher and Liturgy Coordinator Brendan Nicholls made a significant contribution in the region playing the bagpipes at the Ocean Grove Dawn service, the 9am Barwon Heads service and 10am Ocean Grove service. He played the lament “ Flowers of the Forest”.
Performing Arts News
ANZAC Day
Many thanks to the choir for their involvement in the recent ANZAC ceremonies. The choir sang a beautiful song entitled “Shelter” for our college ceremony and the Drysdale RSL also invited our choir to sing a hymn at their Anzac memorial. Year 12 music student, Isabella Searle was outstanding in her playing of “The Last Post” which she played at our ceremony, Barwon Heads Primary School and also at Drysdale . Isabella is certainly in high demand! The Choir at Drysdale on ANZAC Day.
Isabella Searle plays “The Last Post”.
Powerful solo bagpipe versions of the song are used at services of remembrance and many in the Commonwealth know the tune simply as “The Lament” which is played at Remembrance Day or Remembrance Sunday ceremonies to commemorate those who have given their lives in service for their country. Claire Hewitt Development Manager
Year 9 Choir student, Catherine Exton, places the wreath at the cenotaph in Drysdale.
Performing Arts News is continued on the next page
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Performing Arts News (Continued)
The Performing Arts department is growing rapidly with eighteen sessional tutors now teaching at our college.
This year we welcomed three more very talented music teachers to our team.
Susannah Gidley (Vocal) Sussanah completed her Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Arts studies at Melbourne University, majoring in Classical Voice.
Rita Sousa (Violin) Rita was born in Lisbon where she accomplished part of her studies in violin. Her tertiary music studies were at the University of Evora, where she graduated in violin performance. She currently teaches the violin at Geelong College, Geelong Grammar School, St. Ignatius College and Bach2Roq Music School. Rita has worked as a guest and as a resident violinist in several orchestral ensembles and professional orchestras both in Portugal and Australia. Since 2009 she works professionally as the Liber’Arte Duo with her husband Selmo.
Students wishing to enroll in private lessons in either music or public speaking, may obtain an enrolment form from the front office or the performing Arts office.
Most recently, Susannah was a finalist in the Australian Music Events Vocal Scholar of the Year competition. She is also is a recipient of scholarships to perform in the Opera in the Alps, Opera in the Market and Opera by the Loch 2008 09 concert series. Susannah has sung on numerous occasions with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and the MSO Pops Orchestra. Some of Susannah’s performance highlights include singing at the 2005 G’day LA Australia week in Los Angeles, the RVIB Carols by Candlelight at Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Channel 7’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’, and performing in the highly acclaimed ‘Boy from Oz’ starring Hugh Jackman. Susannah is also a vocal tutor with the Australian Girls’ Choir. Susannah has been learning classical voice for eight years and has sung at many weddings, funerals and corporate functions. Her repertoire comprises classical, liturgical and contemporary music, musical theatre, jazz and modern popular music.
Rob Gador (Bass guitar/Double Bass) Rob has worked in music for over 35 years, and has wide experience as a performer, community musician, band manager and teacher. He is well-known for his bass (acoustic) work with Hot Club Swing, but has also featured along-side artists such as James Morrison, Sandy Evans, The Date Brothers, David Bridie, Jeff Lang/Peter Maskell, and Nigel Westlake. Rob has toured nationally with the disability-friendly group Big Bag, performing at Adelaide and Melbourne Festivals, Port Fairy Folk Festival, The Sydney Olympics and at Federal Parliament House (where a Midnight Oil song was deemed inappropriate!). A documentary was made about the group’s tour to Japan by the ABC. As a teacher Rob aims to develop each student’s enjoyment, skill and knowledge about music – and in particular bass playing. He is able to adapt his teaching method to suit individual students, while focusing on the fundamentals of good music performance. Since 2010 Rob has been an assessor for music in VCE and VET. Rob has studied music at the Sydney Conservatorium (Jazz Course), and La Trobe University (Music Technology). He holds a B.A., and Graduate Diploma in Applied Learning.
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Performing Arts News (Continued) The Production-“Hairspray”. Rehearsals are now in full swing for our fabulous college musical- “Hairspray”. Auditions for the production orchestra will be held in the next couple of weeks. We are looking for violin and cello players so we would be very grateful if anyone could recommend a musician who could be available for rehearsals and show times. Please email me if you know any musicians who may be interested. Our producers, Mrs Brown and Mrs Adams will give you an exciting update of “Hairspray” in our next newsletter.
VCE Soirees This year, due to increasing numbers, the VCE Soiree will be held on two separate evenings. The Unit 1 Music Soiree will be held on Tuesday May 26th in the Potato Shed at 7pm. The Unit 2 Music Soiree will be held on Thursday June 25th in the Potato Shed at 7pm. All parents and friends are very welcome to attend. I need to know numbers of guests so please send me an email to papel@ignatius.vic.edu.au a week prior to these dates with the approximate numbers attending.
Students are taught a dance routine by Emily Notting.
Public Speaking
Campion Eduction
Our Public speaking teacher, Amanda LaBonte, is busy preparing our public speaking students for the semester one recital will be held in the College Art Gallery at 7pm on Tuesday June 9th.
Change of operating hours As of Monday 20th April 2015 Campion Eduction, who supply books for Saint Ignatius College, will be opening on:
All parents and friends are very welcome.
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am - 5pm Until mid October
Looking forward to more concerts, recitals and shows. Regards,
Any queries please contact Customer Service on 1300 433 982
Linda Pape. Performing Arts Leader
Campion Education 36 Little Myers Street, Geelong Website: www.campion.com.au
Maths Tuition Sessions ‘Maths help’ sessions at lunchtimes will continue in Term 2 for all year levels. Students are able to get some help with topics they are finding difficult or just catch up on homework. For the middle school students, on Tuesdays in room X01 (downstairs in the Xavier Centre) teachers and the college academic captain (Emily Harwood) will be available to give assistance. Thanks to Ms Robyn Frigo for overseeing this. For students in Years 9-12, help will be available in V04 on Friday lunchtimes. A reminder notice will be placed in the student bulletin each Tuesday and Friday morning. We look forward to seeing students take advantage of this service. Karen Perkins, Mathematics Learning Area Leader
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Information Learning Centre (ILC) Overdue Procedures
Manga has arrived!! - an eagerly awaited collection. For those who are unsure what Manga is, it is style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels. With the collection only being available since the start of the term, it is a heavily used and welcome addition to the ILC. This brings us to a reminder of borrowing conditions of the ILC. l All books, magazines, audio books, e-books are a two week loan l DVDs are a 1 week loan l Items can be renewed (or re-borrowed) twice unless they are overdue or there is a reservation on the item for another student or staff member l Students with overdue items are unable to borrow until items are returned l Students may place reservations on resources
We look forward to bringing you news of many new resources and items within the ILC during the year. Leonie Stephenson Information Learning Centre Co-ordinator
l After an item is 2 working days overdue, courtesy email reminders will be sent to the student and Homeroom teacher, reminding students to return items ASAP l After an item is 5 working days overdue, an email will be sent the student, Homeroom teacher and Year Level Co-ordinator. There will be a consequence of a level one infringement with a due date set for the return of the item. This infringement will also be emailed to parents and Year Level Co-ordinators l After 7 working days overdue, there will be a consequence of a level one infringement with the infringement emailed to student, parent and Year Level Co-ordinator l Items still not returned after 10 working days another Level one infringement is given. This may result in an After School Detention.
National Youth Week, 10th - 17th April The youth team at Headspace Drysdale organised lunchtime activities to raise awareness for National Youth Week. The Youth ‘Fun-bus,’ together with Youth Workers came to St Ignatius College on Wednesday April 15th. Other activities included Giant Board Games from COGG, badge making machines, Headspace merchandise and music projected over the basketball courts. Students from all year levels displayed interest in the event and appeared to enjoy the atmosphere. The Headspace Youth Team plan to revisit the college for events later in the year with more activities for R U OK? day in September, and Mental Health week in October. Melanie Anset Student Wellbeing officer
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Refugee Holiday Program Hello everyone! I hope you all enjoyed your holidays and are now feeling relaxed and ready to get back into the swing of things for Term 2. The holidays were very busy for Social Justice with many activities being run over the two weeks. On Tuesday 31st March, students from Saint Ignatius, St Joseph’s, Clonard and Sacred Heart across all year levels attended the Refugee Holiday Program. We separated into small groups and completed different activities such as sports, crafts, dance and face painting with refugee children. It was an extremely rewarding experience to see the smiles on their faces from simply spending the day getting to know them and having fun. I strongly encourage everyone who can to attend the day in the coming holidays! Ms. Callahan and myself also attended the Christ Church Meals program on the first Wednesday of the holidays and the following Thursday we, along with other student volunteers, helped clean the Christ Church Hall while it wasn’t in use ready for the volunteers who run the soup kitchen.
There are plenty more social justice activites to get involved in throughout the course of this term, including Soup kitchen on May 6th and 25th and the Winter Appeal, in which we will be collecting canned goods, winter coats, blankets, scarves etc for donation, so keep your eyes on the bulletin Good luck for the rest of the term, Molly O’Hara Social Justice Captain 2015
Year 12 VCAL The Year 12 VCAL students have had a busy and rewarding time throughout the semester. Our major project was kicked off with a sausage sizzle that coincided with our annual cross country. Our theme for Semester 1 is the health and well being of foster children and we will be working closely with The Cottage By The Sea in Queenscliff. We are looking forward to this partnership project and are busy planning our next fundraising event to be held later in the term. Our class is also building a paved area outside our classroom to use as an outdoor area. Jack McDonald-Mayne 12 Healy
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Literacy Program Saint Ignatius College is commencing a ‘Literacy Enhancement Program’ for Middle School students. This program will explicitly address literacy needs giving students the opportunity to receive support for a short period, or sustained support over a longer period, as required. Year 7 and Year 8 students are encouraged to join these supervised weekly lunchtime sessions where teachers and support persons will work one on one with students in enhancing their literacy development. Freda Gray Literacy Coordinator.
LITERACY PROGRAM
Do you ever read your textbook and wonder what exactly all those words mean? Do you ever want to read out loud in class but need some private practice to gain confidence?
ATTENTION:
Year 7 & Year 8 Students Do you want to improve your literacy skills? Do you need some support with understanding work tasks set in class? THEN join us in the Literacy Program once a week. Come visit us if you need help with any of your written tasks; we are here to help you!
WHEN:
Lunch Time – 12.35 until 1.15pm WHERE: Room X4
Year 7 students – Welcome on Wednesdays Year 8 students – Welcome on Thursdays
Saint Ignatius Sailors to represent Australia! Dominic Randall, year 9, and Ella Purnell, Year 7, have been selected as part of the 7 boat team to represent Australia in the International Cadet World Championships, to be held on Lake Garda, Italy, during Term 3 this year. Dominic and Ella currently sail on an International Cadet dinghy at Royal Geelong Yacht Club, and after a successful summer of sailing will be heading to Italy in July, along with other Australian team members from Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. Dominic is the skipper of the dinghy, he controls the mainsail and steering, with control of the headsail and spinnaker handled by the crew Ella. They have been sailing together for around 18 months.
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Saint Ignatius Debating This week saw Saint Ignatius College well represented at the Debating Association of Victoria’s first round of schools’ debates for 2015. Our Year 10 Debating Team ventured to Clonard College in Geelong for their opening debate against the Clonard Team. Taking the affirmative position, our team combined well to argue “that we should have compulsory military service.” The team from Clonard was well prepared and gave a great account of themselves by presenting some compelling points in the negative. The affirmative case was very capably introduced by Alexander Delaney whose points were well developed and carried much weight with the adjudicators. Our second speaker, Cooper Seiffert, gave a polished performance characterized by the effective use of inclusive language to earn the accolade of Best Speaker overall. As third speaker, Dylan Crawley delivered a superb rebuttal of the opponents’ case and summed up our case with confidence.
The adjudicator awarded the round to the Saint Ignatius College Team by the narrow margin of two points. Congratulations to our representatives and special thanks to reserve speaker Rhys Lowther who chaired the debate. Thank you also to Lachlan Bassett, Ethan Bell and Zali Havelberg who also assisted with the team’s preparation, and to parents for their attendance and support. Round 2 takes place late in May and we look forward to sharing the speaking duties within the larger team for the forthcoming debates. Any Year 10 students are most welcome to express their interest in participating at any time. In the weeks to come, our Year 7 students will have the opportunity to experience some fun debates here at school during lunchtimes. Any Year 7 students are also invited to add their names to those who have already signed up. Please contact me if you are interested in debating. Ms Andrea Dart Debating Coordinator
From left to right: Cooper Seiffert, Dylan Crawley, Alexander Delaney and Rhys Lowther after their Round 1 victory. Upcoming debates: Mon 25 May 7pm at Geelong Grammar “That all educational institutions should reserve places for indigenous students” Case: Negative Thurs 11 June 7pm at Geelong Grammar “Advised topic: children and young people” Case: Negative Mon 20 July 7pm at Geelong Grammar Secret topic Case: Affirmative Mon 3 Aug 7pm at Geelong Grammar “That we should abolish trial by jury” Case: To be advised
NAPLAN 2015 This year’s NAPLAN testing will take place from Tuesday May 12th to Thursday May 14th. Tests for all Year 7 and 9 students will be conducted in the Xavier Centre during these days. Information letters and accompanying brochures will be distributed to students in both levels on Friday May 1st. If you have any further queries after reading this letter and brochure NAPLAN administrator on the following email address:
The results of these tests provide important diagnostic information for parents and teachers about a student’s performance in literacy and numeracy and we will continue to make the most effective use of this data once it becomes available later in the year to further inform our learning and teaching programs. Mrs. Annette Chidzey Acting Deputy Principal [Curriculum]
grayf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
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How to Help Your Kids Cope When Someone Close to Them Dies When somebody close dies it can be difficult to help your kids cope with their grief, especially as you struggle to work through your own. What kids understand about death depends on how old they are, what they have experienced in their life, and also their personality type. In all cases though, death must be explained in a child’s terms, and you must be honest with them and encourage them to ask questions, even though you may not have all the answers.
• It is difficult for children to understand that all people will eventually die and never come back, so be patient with them if they continue to ask when they are going to see them next, or when they are coming back.
The following practical tips and ideas will help you to help your child cope when somebody close to them dies:
• Kids are very curious creatures and may want to know where the loved one is now. If they have been buried, your answer may simply be “At the cemetery”, and of course if your spiritual beliefs include the existence of heaven or something similar, then you could tell them that they are now in heaven.
The following practical tips and ideas will help you to help your child cope when somebody close to them dies: • When discussing the death with your children, it is important you let them know you are there for them and that there is no right or wrong way to feel. You should also explain that everybody deals with death in their own way. • Any spiritual beliefs you have around death, can be shared at this point. This can provide some comfort to the child. • Until they are around five or six years old, a child views the world quite differently to you. So when explaining that somebody has died, you could simply say that the loved one’s heart stopped working and the doctor wasn’t able to fix it, or something like that to help them understand what has happened.
• As your kids get older and in particular into their teens, they begin to gain a full understanding of what death means, so you can talk to them quite differently – more at your level – about the death. • Whether it is okay to take your child to a funeral or not depends totally on the situation surrounding the death, and how you and your child feel about them attending. No child should be forced to attend a funeral if they really don’t want to. • You should talk to your child about the funeral beforehand, explaining to them what will happen, such as seeing the casket, and of course the fact that there will be people there who may be crying.
• If you are worried about letting your kids witness your own grief, don’t be. Allowing them to see your pain allows them to see that crying is a natural reaction to losing someone close. It will also make them feel more comfortable in sharing how they feel. While children will not show their grief in the same way as an adult, they will grieve in their own way. A teen may not be comfortable confiding in you, but will be able to talk through their grief with a friend, but whatever their reaction you should not take it personally. It is important at this point to watch for any signs that your child is not coping with the loss. Any significant behavioral changes such as anger, being withdrawn, being extremely anxious or even a dramatic reduction in their grades at school should be taken seriously, and you should therefore seek professional help. Grieving the loss of a loved one is a gradual process, and it is important you remain patient with your child as they learn to deal with losing someone they love. By offering them support and encouragement, they will be able to cope in their own way.
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School Calendar May 2015
May 2015 Friday 1st Year 10 Performance of ‘Macbeth’ Potato Shed
Monday 11th Parents and Friends’ Association Meeting Food Tech Centre 7.30pm
Friday 1st Tour-De-Cure Visit College / Gym
Tuesday 12th NAPLAN Tuesday 12th to Thursday 14th
Saturday 2nd Jesuit Maytime Fair Xavier College, Kew
Tuesday 12th Year 10 Lawn Bowls Garnier
Tuesday 5th Year 9 Marine Science Excursion Marine Discovery Centre
Tuesday 12th College Production ‘Hairspray’ Rehearsal 3.00pm to 5.30pm
Tuesday 5th Inter and Senior Football Queens Park
Wednesday 13th Year 11 Legal Studies Education Geelong Magistrates Court
Tuesday 5th Year 10 Lawn Bowls Kostka and Evans
Wednesday 13th Year 7 and 8 Sport
Tuesday 5th College Production ‘Hairspray’ Rehearsal 3.00pm to 5.30pm Tuesday 5th
Year 7 Mother / Son Evening
Wednesday 6th Year 7 and 8 Sport Wednesday 6th Year 9 Elevate Education Thursday 7th LOTE Language Competition Surf Coast Secondary College Thursday 7th East Timor Student Day St Joseph’s College Thursday 7th
Cross Country Carnival
Thursday 7th
Year 8 Father / Daughter Evening
Wednesday 13th Inter and Senior Football Queens Park Thursday 14th Year 11 Retreat Monahan Centre Queenscliff Thursday 14th Year 10 Environmental Science Excursion Serendip Sanctuary, Lara Thursday 14th Year 10 Lawn Bowls Briant Thursday 14th
Year 12 Vic Com Excursion
Friday 15th Full College Assembly College Gym Friday 15th Year 9 and 11 Basketball Werribee Stadium
Monday 11th Year 12 Chemistry Excursion Gordon TAFE Monday 11th
GISSA Netball Championship
Look for the Calendar available through the Saint Ignatius College Website: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au T IGNATIUS COLLEGE SAIN
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