Newsletter Edition 6, May 4th 2017
From the Principal Fr Kevin Dillon announces he will be moving.
Coming Events May 2017 Fri 5th Yr 10 FFL Excursion 12 VCAL - Geelong After Dark Mon 8th GISSA Netball Yr 9-12 Production Rehearsals Tue 9th NAPLAN Testing Begins Thurs 11th Year 12 VCAL Excursion Year 10 Lawn Bowls Year 8-11 Music Excursion A more detailed calendar is on the last page.
Fr Kevin Dillon has announced he will be moving to St Simon the Apostle, Rowville Parish where he will take up the position of Parish Priest in late July this year. As well as being Parish Priest and leader for the Geelong Parish, Fr Kevin has been a tremendous leader for the Geelong region. As a servant leader, he has been proactive in many areas providing pastoral support to both his parishioners and many in the wider community and has initiated and helped sustain many initiatives for the Geelong community. Several key examples of the latter are: support for abuse victims, the “Lifeboat” project; “Samaritan House”, accommodation for homeless men; and “Anam Cara House”, respite accommodation. The Geelong community will miss him. We have included his message from the St Mary’s weekly bulletin to parishioners about his move later in this newsletter. In his message, Fr Kevin provides an explanation and more information. He also mentions that Fr Jim Clarke will replace him and we look forward to welcoming Fr Clarke to Geelong and involving him in College life.
On behalf of Saint Ignatius College, I express on the one hand our sadness that Fr Kevin will be leaving and on the other, our happiness for him that he will be moving on a high note and to another community that promises to be very rewarding for him and I am sure of great benefit to the people of the Rowville Parish. I also express our gratitude to him and wish him all the best for the remaining few months of his time with us. NAPLAN for Years 7 & 9 students The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. It has been an annual event for schools since 2008. On Tuesday 9, Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 May, our Years 7 and 9 students will undertake the 2017 NAPLAN tests. NAPLAN is made up of tests in the four domains of Reading, Writing, Language Conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and Numeracy. ....continued on Page 2
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In Brief
From the Principal (cont.)
This Page: Continuation of ‘From the Principal’ Page 3: Continuation of ‘From the Principal’ Page 4: Kryal Castle Photos Page 5: Fr Kevin Dillon message Page 6: Anzac Day Page 7: Anzac Day Photos Page 8: Faith Matters Page 9: Cross Country Photos Page 10: We Are Ignatian Page 11: SRC News Page 12: Social Media Information Evening Page 13: Canteen Roster and Public Speaking Recital Page 14 & 15 “Girls make your move” article Page 16: Performing Arts News Page 17: Community Notice Board Page 18: College Calendar
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 a disability may qualify for special provisions that reflect the support normally provided to them in the classroom. The school will issue an individual student NAPLAN report 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
Our College Deputy Captains, Claudia Britt and Dean O’Brien and Mr Bernie Lowes represented the College at the annual Geelong Schools’ Annual ANZAC Commemoration Service on the Friday before ANZAC Day at 11.00am in Johnstone Park, Geelong. This annual ceremony was very well attended by representatives from most Geelong and district schools. And of special note was the attendance of the College’s e-Communications Officer, Mr Tony Berryman-Long, at the Villers-Bretonneux ANZAC Ceremony. Mr Berryman-Long is currently on holiday in France and was able to place a floral tribute on behalf of our College at the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial.
Yr 7 Enrolments for 2018 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 19th May 2017? Application forms are available from our office or the College website.
ANZAC Commemoration Services Last week on Monday 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 or Navy Cadets for their involvement in this service. I am also grateful to Army Veteran, Mr Steve Cook 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. A special symbol that we introduced at our service was a metal sculpture of a slouch hat. This ‘hat’ is mounted on a fence post near where we planted a ‘Lone Pine’ sapling to mark the ANZAC Centenary last year. The hat and lone pine sapling both serve as powerful symbols for future ANZAC ceremonies and a daily reminder to students and staff of the ANZAC spirit. Thank you to Deputy Principal, Mr Paul Lewis for initiating the purchase of and organising the installation of the ‘slouch hat.’ Many of our students attended local ANZAC Commemoration Services well done! At some of these services, student representatives and some staff laid a wreath on behalf of the College.
Despite it being very cold at the dawn service, Mr Berryman-Long wrote in an email message to me about how moving the ceremony was. He attached some photos to the email and selection of these is included in this newsletter. Next year is the centenary year that commemorates the recapturing of Villers-Bretonneux during World War 1. I did a little bit of research about the significance of this town in our armed forces history. Around the walls of the Memorial are the names of some 11,000 Australians ‘missing’ in action in France. On the night of 24–25 April 1918, Australian soldiers recaptured Villers-Bretonneux from the Germans, a battle also remembered in the Franco-Australian museum at the Victoria school in the town. In the playground is a sign: ‘Do Not Forget Australia’. So I imagine that the service next year will be a very special one.
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From the Principal (cont.) 2017 Geelong Future Leaders of Industry Program Congratulations to Year 10 students Anthony Zanghi, Anthony Warby, Dominic Rizzo and Matthew Ruiter who have been chosen to participate in the 2017 Geelong Future Leaders of Industry (GFLOI) Program. This program will commence on Tuesday 9 May, with an ‘all day’ event to be held at Deakin University, followed by the official Launch.
‘Time & Space’ for… Year 7 Mother* & Son Night Tuesday 9th May Year 8 Mother* & Daughter Night Wednesday 10th 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 conduct Ms. Tory Wood (YLC) as soon as possible. Please put these important dates & times in your diary!
Anthony Zanghi
Anthony Warby
Please feel free to look at the website http://www.time-space.com.au for more information.
Best wishes
Dominic Rizzo
Matthew Ruiter
Michael Exton Principal
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: •Find out more about a broad range of jobs in modern manufacturing; •Be introduced to employers from manufacturing companies; •Meet young people working and succeeding in manufacturing; •Explore education and training options leading to work in the manufacturing sector; •Visit manufacturing sites with a mentor; •Be acknowledged for their interest in an industry that is important to the local economy. Thank you to Mr Bruce Connor (WAFE Coordinator) for facilitating the students’ involvement in this opportunity.
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Kryal Castle Excursion
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From Rev Fr Kevin Dillon Many parishioners of St. Mary’s would be aware, at least in general terms, of the policy of the Archdiocese of Melbourne with regard to a priest’s retirement. In brief, the general approach is that when he reaches 75 years of age, a Parish Priest must submit his resignation from the parish to the Archbishop. However, should the priest be in reasonable health and wish to continue to serve in his parish, the Archbishop will usually allow the priest to continue in that parish until (a) his health declines to the degree that he cannot continue, (b) he no longer wishes to carry the responsibilities of the parish, or (c) he reaches 80 years of age, at which stage retirement from the role of Parish Priest is mandatory - with no exceptions! In November this year, I will turn 73. During the past year or so, I have been pondering what should be my future over whatever years the Good Lord will grant me. My chief concern has been what is best for this parish which means the world to me. I came to St. Mary’s over 16 years ago, and since then the size of the parish has doubled, due to the added administrative responsibilities for St. Margaret’s, East Geelong, followed by the formal merger in 2006 with St. Mary’s. For ten years, I have also realised that an important part of my vocation as a priest has been to provide pastoral care to those many people from across Australia (now over 130 in number) whose lives have been tragically damaged by sexual abuse by church-related personnel.
These have sought support, recognition and assistance both from me personally, and in recent years from “Lifeboat Geelong”. It has been an absolute privilege to meet them, talk with them and do whatever is possible to support them now with the indispensable involvement of the wonderful people who are part of “Lifeboat”. Realistically, I know I can’t fully live out my vocation as a priest at the current pace until I am 80. About two years ago, some good friends (who tell me what I need to hear rather than what I want to hear - which makes them real friends!) stressed to me the critical importance of my continuing the ongoing mission “Lifeboat Geelong”. But for all of my 48 years as a priest, the five parishes in which I have served have been an indispensable part of how I live out my call. So it made sense to me that, for the maximum seven years in which I can still serve as a Parish Priest, I acknowledge my advancing age (I was 56, had dark hair and straight shoulders when I came here!), and lead a parish which could allow me the necessary flexibilty to serve both abuse survivors and the parish itself. In raising with the Vicar General as I did six months ago, the possibility of moving from Geelong (however reluctantly), I stressed that I hoped to provide the Archdiocese with the maximum opportunity to find the right priest to serve as Parish Priest of St. Mary’s in the forseeable future. And I believe that this is what has happened! Fr. Jim Clarke knows Geelong. He was born here, was educated here, served as a teacher at St. Mary’s Tech before studying for the priesthood , was ordained in 1993 and said his First Mass (would you believe?) at Christ the King Church. He is a committed pastor, and I know he will treasure being at St. Mary’s as much as I have for these 16-plus years.
And on July 26, I’ll drive to St. Simon’s Parish, Rowville, where Fr. Jim has been Parish Priest for the past eight years. That’s right, it’s a swap. He’ll be blessed to have you, just as I have been for 16 years. And you’ll be blessed to have him. There’s so much more to say. But for now, I don’t want to leave Geelong, but I believe it’s best, in the big picture, that I do. I truly hope you understand how much I love this parish, this city, and you. I’m not sure how I’ll cope away from here. I guess I’ll do that best simply by loving and caring my best for the people of St. Simon’s. In the long run, that’s surely what being a Parish Priest is all about. Thank you for being St. Mary’s, Geelong. How lucky am I to have been here for so long. May God bless each of you in the years ahead. Rev Fr Kevin Dillon, Geelong Deanery Coordinator and Association of Canonical Administrator President OAM
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Anzac Day 2017 The College assembled today on the basketball courts for our ANZAC DAY service. A beautiful warm day swathed in sunshine as we remembered those who have fallen. Proud cadets Gregory Lewis (College Captain), Rhys Lowther (Liturgy Captain) and Samuel Occhipinti (Year 8 Rubio Ignatian Leader) made up the catafalque party and flag bearers. Deputy Principal Mr. Paul Lewis conducted the service beginning with Acknowledgement of Country by Johanna Collins (Year 10). We welcomed our Anzac Day speaker, Mr Steve Cook (formerly Sergeant) who is a veteran with extensive service in Cambodia and East Timor. The wreath bearers were 2 of our Ignatian leaders Jacqueline Harwood (Year 12) and William McCann (Year 12). We heard that our Communications Officer Mr. Tony Berryman-Long, on leave in France at present, will be laying a wreath on behalf of our College at Villers-Bretonneux, a town recaptured from the Germans in 1918 at a cost of 1200 Australian lives. On 14 July 1919, the town’s mayor spoke of the Australian troops when unveiling a memorial in their honour: “The first inhabitants of Villers-Bretonneux, to re-establish themselves in the ruins of what was once a flourishing little town have, by means of donations, shown a desire to thank the valorous Australian Armies, who with the spontaneous enthusiasm and characteristic dash of their race, in a few hours drove out an enemy ten times their number...They offer a memorial tablet, a gift which is but the least expression of their gratitude, compared with the brilliant feat which was accomplished by the sons of Australia...Soldiers of Australia, whose brothers lie here in
Photography by Claire Hewitt
French soil, be assured that your memory will always be kept alive, and that the burial places of your dead will always be respected and cared for.” At our service the Last Post and Rouse were played on trumpet by Isabelle Searle (class of 2016), as has been a tradition over many years. Kelsey Notting (College Captain) and Dean O’Brien (College Vice-Captain) led us in prayer and teacher Ms. Marina Brown sang “ We are Australian”. The sculpture of a slouch hat was unveiled at our Anzac Garden by student leaders Dean O’Brien and Bethany Johnstone (Justice Captain). Mr Lewis explained, “The slouch hat sculpture was created by Mr Mr Craig Eury of Jamieson, Victoria. He made it especially for Saint Ignatius College so it could be part of our Anzac garden. Craig has extensive experience in a wide range of building and bush-art skills. He used traditional blacksmith techniques to make the hat. The installation represents the digger, back at camp at the end of the day, hanging his/her hat on a fence post.” Claire Hewitt Development Manager
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Anzac Day 2017 (cont.)
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Faith Matters Discovery As we journey though our lives we often arrive at moments that require a decision, a choice between two or more options. Often these moments are influenced by competing needs or demands that require some thought to judge the best choice. Some moments require simple decisions, others require deep thinking and have an enormous impact upon others and ourself. In line with this theme, our Year 10 students are about to enter into a unit of work in Religious Education about ‘decision making’. Throughout this study students are challenged to investigate the decision making process they engage in and develop skills that may offer an alternative framework and hopefully find the best choice in the future. Two weeks ago the Archbishops of Victoria, including Archbishop Denis Hart, offered a pastoral letter in relation the bill introduced into State Parliament seeking to legalise euthanasia. Currently the framework for such a law is being investigated and shortly will be debated, with a view to passing legislation allowing euthanasia in the near future. Much of this debate is emotive. The Premier has recently announced that his position had changed after the death of his father, after a prolonged battle with cancer. Many of us have had loved ones who suffered towards the end of their life and thus many have struggled with the emotional distress and pain such situations cause. Often the times we consider our decisions or opinions with the most diligence is when something deeply personal confronts us and demands that we consider our options. The Church has clear teachings about euthanasia and an understanding of human dignity, and the sanctity of life. In short the teaching states that human life is sacred as creation, and thus life, comes from the Father, who is the “sole end” and no one under any circumstance can destroy innocent life (CC2258). Further to this, allowing suffering does not offer compassion and if required medication to relieve suffering, even if this leads to death sooner is encouraged, so long as death is not the intention of such palliative care (CC2279).
Euthanasia and other emotive or deeply moral questions should be considered very carefully, and when we unearth the deepest truth we have in fact discovered our conscience. This is something we must stand by, even in the face of pressure or external threats. However, how can we make decisions that are informed by our conscience, rather than other factors? When considering a moral question we are encouraged to gain as much information as possible, consider every alternative, seek guidance from those we respect and our families, refer the problem to a priest, and gain an insight into the moral theology involved and the reason for the teaching of the Church, pray for guidance, wait and listen for the voice of the Spirit, consider all relevant information again, pause again and then proceed with the decision reached. This process is discernment! In our Ignatian tradition we speak of discernment often, but sometimes we rush towards the outcome and forget the key ingredient that Ignatius found in solitude and silence – waiting. It is in the waiting and pondering that we let God ‘out of the box’ and enable the movement of the Spirit deep within us.
Further, allowing life to continue rather than ending it in such situations, offers the deepest and most true essence of love to the other. At the moment of complete vulnerability, by offering care, respect, dignity and faith in the Creator, we can observe a complete illustration of love. Although devastating, beauty can be found through this type of love, care and respect of the dying. Love can be offered in so many ways. A moment may be worth many years. How life is lived, even at the end, can be life changing for all involved and in some special moments life giving. As God is involved in life and in death, if we truly believe the Ignatian teaching, “God in all things”, we can encounter Him and be made more complete; even in the process of death. Regardless of whether euthanasia will be leagalised in Victoria we should all spend time discerning what our position is. In doing so we may maintain our initial outlook or we might reverse our position, our conscience will guide us. Either way we will be changed, have a clear conscience and hopefully discover God through our decision making. Yours in Christ, Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator
Euthanasia is irreversible and once legalized or normalized, ‘assisted dying’ can then be considered in alternate situations. A number of countries that have leagalized the practice have then moved on to other ‘similar’ situations. Even to the point of legalizing euthanasia for children and for people over 70 who have become ‘tired of life”. Rather than speculating about what may or may not be, considering what the intent of euthanasia is may be more productive. Euthanasia, in this debate, I suggest is an attempt at offering compassion or love to a person who is suffering and who will die. Pain relief is routinely offered removes suffering for the individual. As the person will die some may consider euthanasia merciful, removing the gift of life is therefore an erroneous and contradictory position. Enabling life to continue over a period of time, even though death is inevitable is actually a great gift of love. The process of dying in such situations allows time to farewell the loved one, without any sense of guilt and prepare for the grief that will follow.
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Cross Country 2017 Photos
Photography by Paul O’Brien
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We are Ignatian
Pictured: Michael Wright, Fr Sacha Bermudez-Goldman SJ, Paul Lewis and Brendan Nicholls. Unable to be in the picture: Caleb Ryan and Jane Alexander. We held a very successful Community Ignatian Formation Day on the first day term – Tuesday 18th April. The original program that had been designed for the day needed to be slightly modified due to the extensive damage caused by the storms in the holidays so we needed to provide a few hours for some cleaning up. All staff worked together to ensure classrooms and offices were ready for the students and for classes the following day. Staff were amazing in the way they all supported each other and worked together. We are very grateful to Fr Sacha Bermudez-Goldman SJ who delivered the morning keynote address on Ignatian Contemplation and Mediation. Information about Fr Sacha’s work can be found at http://tinyurl.com/l4pp55a and http:// tinyurl.com/kkbjou3
In the afternoon all the staff enjoyed a “shared community lunch”. My thanks to the members of the Ethos and Identity Team who put in a lot of work to plan and organise the day: Jane Alexander Healing the Earth Coordinator Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator Caleb Ryan RE LAL Michael Wright Ignatian Coordinator and Social Justice Coordinator Alicia Deak, RE teacher
It was a great staff Community Day, but in a slightly different way to what we had intended for the day. A special thank you to Caleb Ryan who was instrumental in ensuring the day went well. We will look for a an opportunity at a later date to conduct the workshops that had originally been scheduled for the day: Applying Ignis to our teaching - Father Gerard Healey (SJ) Ignatian Meditation - Fr Sacha The Examen - Michael Wright Ignatian prayer - Brendan Nicholls The “Francis effect” (Pope Francis) Alicia Deak Finding God in all Things – a personal story - Paul Lewis Kind regards Paul Lewis Deputy Principal - Staff, Identity and Operations
washing feet - humble service to others How do we become more of a “feetwashing school”?
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SRC News On the 28th of April the first SRC meeting for Term 2 took place. The SRC are currently working on promotion for the refugee holiday program and trying to get as many students as possible to participate. It has been decided that casual clothes day will be held on the 11th of May in support of “Give where you live”.
More information can be found by following the following link; https://www.givewhereyoulive.com.au A new English support program is being discussed for students who need help with their English studies. Meetings have taken place to fine tune how this program will work.
Suggestions to improve our school uniform are being written up. The uniform ideas include waterproof jackets, long sleeve sport shirts and including pants for the girls winter uniform. The year level representatives are also continuing to meet with class captains to organise year level social justice and fun activities. Maddie Crothers Year 10 SRC representative
SRC Meeting With MP Andrew Katos Late in term 1, Dean O’Brien and I were given a fantastic opportunity to present our ideas on “How we want Geelong to look in 2050” in front a of taskforce of MP’s including Andrew Katos, Tim Smith, Wendy Maloney and Bernadette Uzelac.
For me this experience gave me a little more faith that Geelong is in the right hands and has a bright future to look forward to. Overall Dean and I had a brilliant time and would certainly recommend it to any students in the future who have any interest in bettering Geelong. Dylan Crawley SRC Secretary
We arrived at the Geelong Yacht Club unsure of what to expect, and left quite thankful we attended. Two students leaders attended from each of 4 different schools around the Geelong and Bellarine area including, Meredith Primary School, Covenant College, Surf Coast Secondary College and ourselves. We all sat facing the taskforce and one by one began presenting our ideas, with the taskforce themselves querying our ideas, and towards the end we were in an extremely insightful conversation on Geelong and its future.
City of Greater Geelong, ‘Our Future’ assembly. The City of Greater Geelong is holding an assembly this Saturday, May 6th to consider future improvement strategies for the area. Lochlan Davy and Alex Delaney (Yr 12 students) will support Mr. Michael Exton (Principal) at this event.
All members of the community are encouraged to ‘have your say’. You can do so at the following website; www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ourfuture Anthony Gravener Student leadership development coordinator
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Canteen Roster Starting May 8th Monday 8th J Laney, L Grist, M. Privitelli, E. Musella Tuesday 9th M. Heffernan, L. Vella, M. Dunstan, K. Wiffen Wednesday 10th A. Schneider, C. Ford, M. Cartin, K. James Thursday 11th M.White, L. Eastwood, R. Dickeson, A. Mawson Friday 12th T. Dowd-Hamilton, L. Hart, H. Moore, M. Sideris Starting May 15th Monday 15th M. Payne, E. Hudson, R.Brooke, Needed Tuesday 16th L. Tigani, L. Vella, S. Sarauer, Needed Wednesday 17th R. Hay, B. Downey, S. Crawley, Needed Thursday 18th J. Padarcic, M. White, L. Eastwood, Needed Friday 19th S. Hammondm J. Marles, M. Sideris, L. Gill If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258
Secondhand Uniform Shop Open Monday afternoons during Term 2:00pm – 3:30pm Time to get in and pick up your Winter Uniform requirements Lots of Kilts, Trousers & shirts in stock. Uniform Shop volunteers always welcome Reminder that all items are on Consignment therefore No Exchange or Refund
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If there was one thing you could do to feel healthier and happier, give you a better night’s sleep, more energy, and a sharper mind, you’d probably think it was too good to be true. But there is something – we’re talking about being active, sitting around less and getting out more.
TIPS FOR GIRLS New to an activity or sport? Be kind to yourself and build it up gradually.
Physical activity and sport have so many benefits. Being active can help you stay fit mentally, and cope with the ups and downs in life. In addition to greater energy and improved fitness, regular physical activity can help manage stress, alleviate depression and anxiety, strengthen self-esteem, enhance mood and boost mental alertness.
Aim for 1 hour of activity every day. If you need to take a break, just restart as soon as you can.
It’s also good for our health – regular physical activity, even of moderate intensity can reduce the risk of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, osteoporosis, colon cancer, and obesity and injury.
Write up a schedule. Put it in your calendar and commit to it.
The Girls Make Your Move campaign is about pushing past those barriers and generating positive perceptions of physical activity. It’s about inspiring, energising and empowering young women to be more active, and reinforcing the many benefits of an active life, whether through recreation, sport or incidental physical activity.
Set up a schedule with a group of friends. You can motivate each other to push a little further and stay on track.
We want to encourage sport and physical activity to be a natural part of young women’s lives – enjoyed, not endured. We want to see young women have the confidence and motivation to be active.
Try new activities until you find one you like.
For more information go to australia.gov.au/girlsmove and follow @girlsmakeyourmove on Instagram for inspiration. Share your stories with #girlsmakeyourmove #girlsmove
Set short-term and long-term goals. Make them specific and achievable.
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Eligible kids may be entitled to a $1000 benefit to be used on selected dental services. Contact us to see if your child is eligible!
*Free when services covered by the Commonwealth Government’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule are bulk billed by participating Practitioners for treatments provided to eligible patients.
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College Calendar May 2017
May 2017 Monday 15th
Year 7 Camp 2
Friday 5th
Friday 5th Ignatian Coordinators’ meeting WRIM +1 . Sydney Monday 8th
POL Leadership Workshop No. 1 3.15 to 4.15pm
Tuesday 16th Year 9 Indo Zoo Excursion Melbourne Zoo
Tuesday 9th Year 8 Italian Excursion Italian Social Club
Tuesday 16th Year 9 Personal Fitness Excursion
Year 7 SRC Elections begin
Tuesday 9th NAPLAN Testing - Years 7 & 9, Language/ Writing Wednesday 10th NAPLAN Testing - Years 7 & 9, Reading
Thursday 11th
Year 10 Lawn Bowls
Tuesday 16th GISSA Track & Field Championships Landy Field
Tuesday 9th Year 8 Indo Zoo Excursion Melbourne Zoo
Wednesday 10th Round 2 Years 7 & 8 AFL-NETBALL SOCCER-HOCKEY- GIRLS AFL
Monday 15th College Production Rehearsal 3.15pm to 5.30pm Monday 15th
Monday 8th GISSA Netball Ch’ships Year 9-12 South Geelong
Tuesday 9th
Vocal night 7pm Pot Shed. Yrs 7 to 12
NAPLAN Testing - Years 7 & 9, Numeracy
Tuesday 16th Year 10 Lawn Bowls Wednesday 17th Rnd 2 Yrs 7 & 8 AFL-Netball-Soccer Hockey-Girls AFL
Wednesday 17th Big Science Competition - TBA Thursday 18th Year 10 Drama Performance GPAC
Thursday 11th Year 8 Mindfulness Incursion Potato Shed
Thursday 18th
Indonesian Speaking Comp ( at SICG )
Thursday 11th Year 12 VCAL Excursion Barwon Heads
Thursday 18th
Ignis 2 (Melb) 1 teacher + 1 non-teacher
Thursday 11th
Year 10 Lawn Bowls
Thursday 18th Stradbroke Immersion Student Workshop 3.30
Thursday 11th
Year 8-11 Instrumental Music Excursion
Thursday 18th Parent Meeting - Stradbroke Immersion 6.00 ILC
Thursday 11th
Year 9 Forensic Science Incursion
Friday 12th
Year 10 Careers Expo Day
Friday 12th
Year 11 VCAL - Ministry of Food / Yoga
Look for the Calendar available through the Saint Ignatius College Website: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au T IGNATIUS COLLEGE SAIN
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