T IGNATIUS COLLEGE SAIN
Newsletter Edition 8, May 28th 2015
From the Principal Welcome!
Coming Events Term 2 May Fri 29th Year 11 and 12 Basketball
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Mon 1st Year 11 and 12 Theatre Performance Tues 2nd Year 11 VCAL Excursion Tues 2nd Sorry Day Smoking Ceremony Tues 2nd Dance and Drama Evening Wed 3rd Year 7 & 8 Sport Wed 3rd Year 11 VCAL Maths Excursion Thurs 4th Year 11 Exams Begin Mon 8th Queen’s Birthday Holiday - Student Free Day A more detailed calendar is on the last page.
End of Term and Semester fast approaching Next week is the fourth last week of term two. I encourage parents to check on their daughters / son’s routines and organisation. Is study getting the priority it deserves? The exam period for Years 9 - 11 is fast approaching and in particular the GAT for students undertaking Unit 3 VCE subjects. Students in all year levels will also have assessments by way of tests and assignments as this first semester draws to a close. Now is a good time to plan ahead to ensure that the term finishes as smoothly as possible.
Congratulations Every now and then I receive a message that lifts my day. I would like to share this email message from a staff member at a Melbourne secondary school that I received on Monday. “Last Thursday I had a the pleasure of taking our small team of chess players to the above competition. I wanted to write to let you know what an absolute credit your chess team is to
to your school and to their parents.The boys who played against our young players took the time (after defeating our boys very quickly) to teach them more about the game and to show them a range of strategies they could use for the forthcoming games. They were friendly, kind and encouraging and it touched both the boys on the team and myself. Being the boys’ first game, it could have been a demoralising start to the day, but they came away feeling enthused and better equipped. It demonstrated an excellent example, and while our boys didn’t have much in their arsenal to pass on, I saw them attempting to help others where possible in a similar way, and I have no doubt this was due to the kindness showed by your team. I would be very proud if they were my students, and I just wanted to take the time to let you know.” I am very proud of our students! Congratulations are in order for the Saint Ignatius College’s Chess Team for their second place in the state-wide chess competition held in Castlemaine last week. ....continued on Page 2
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An outstanding performance saw all team members winning all games bar two, apart from their team loss to the overall winners, Melbourne High. Saint Ignatius College gained a $1,000 chess seeding grant as a result.
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College Assembly Photos
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From Fr Kevin Dillon
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Faith Matters
Well done to students: Matheson McEwen, Kent Baden, James Kerr-Nelson, Jessica Vella and Shaun Pender! Thank you to teacher, Mr Rob Freeman for accompanying the students so they could compete in this competition.
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Architects of Change
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Football Photos
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Kent Baden
James Kerr-Nelson
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Canteen Roster and Parents and Friends’ Association
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Year 10 Music in Motion
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Websites to Help Connect with Books and Netball News
Matheson McEwen
Shaun Pender
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Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF) Information Victorian Aboriginal Rememberance Service
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PFA Trivia Night Flyer
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Page 18 & 19: Surving Year 12
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Tertiary Institutions Open Days
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“Don’t yell, move closer” by Michael Grose
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School Calender
As you are aware, we gathered as a whole school in the gym for the term two assembly last Thursday. Two features of this assembly were encouragement of student progress for the remainder of the semester and acknowledgement of achievement to date.
In his writings, Saint Ignatius calls us to strive for the ‘Magis’ or the ‘more’, the more universal good, the more effective means, and the more generous service of others and the greater glory of God. Therefore, at Saint Ignatius College we encourage our students to strive for the best they can be in a range of areas and use their gifts and talents to become women and men for others. To encourage students to do their best at all times we have the ‘Loyola awards and colours’ program to further recognize and celebrate students striving to be better for themselves and for others. The Loyola Outstanding Student Achievement Awards acknowledge and reward outstanding effort and achievement in four areas: l Academic Excellence l Excellence in Sport l Cultural Endeavour l Community Service
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St Vincent De Paul Winter Appeal
College Assembly
There was also the opportunity for the College Student Leaders to report on progress in their portfolio area and promote upcoming opportunities.
Senior Boys Football Report
Year 7-9 Girls Football Championship and Saint Ignatius lads show they can perform on the road
The student results will provide valuable data to assist the College in continuing to improve student-learning outcomes in the future as well as indicating the progress we have been making in this area. Parents will receive their daughter / son’s results from ACARA later in the year.
Jessica Vella
NAPLAN Last week’s annual NAPLAN tests in literacy and numeracy for our Years 7 and 9 students were a major event organizationally and required much pre-planning so they could run smoothly. I thank Mrs. Freda Gray, Mrs. Annette Chidzey and the team of staff involved for their work to ensure that these assessments were conducted in the best possible way.
For each category there are clear criteria to be satisfied for a student (s) to be nominated and these are listed in the Student Planner. Further to this, students can also achieve ‘colours’, that reflect a special recognition of outstanding achievement over a sustained period of time. lBronze: 5 Loyola Awards in any category lSilver: 7 Loyola Awards involving at least three categories lGold: 10 Loyola Awards covering three categories ....continued on Page 3
I praise all students who tried their best to demonstrate their competency level.
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These higher awards are acknowledged with a colour pinned on the lapel of the College blazer. Loyola Awards and colours will complement the school report and Mosaic. They indicate the student’s positive qualities to a future employer and therefore will be of real value to them.The award winners are as follows. I congratulate them and I encourage all students to strive for an award or awards in future. Bronze Awards Cara McKinnon, Kelsey Notting, Emma Conn, Amy Edser, Michael Hannan, Noah Hodgson, Samantha McNay, Brianna Morrissy, Elisabetta Truglio, Henry West, Kent Baden, Jessica Dougherty, Evan Richards Silver Awards Benjamin Hargreaves, Josh Humphrey Gold Awards Tess Havelberg, Meg Wiffen The assembly also provided the opportunity to acknowledge many student achievements across a range of areas and for us to enjoy listening to music performances from Years 11 & 12 Music class students. Thank you to the parents who were able to be present at the assembly. Your support is appreciated. The next full school assembly will be in term three to celebrate our Feast Day - the “Feast of St Ignatius of Loyola”. This assembly will be held on Friday 31st July at 9.00am.
2014 Annual Report to the School Community
I am pleased to inform you that the Saint Ignatius College Geelong 2014 Annual Report to the School Community is now available on the College Website www.ignatius.vic.edu.au and a copy is also available upon request at the College Office.
Please note the following important dates in June:
The report covers three key areas: l Professional Engagement; l Key Student Outcomes; and l Financial Performance.
Friday June 27th Last Day of Term 2
Year 11 Music Class A requirement of the Year 11 Music course is students must give a number of public performances. The first of these was held in the Potato Shed on last Tuesday evening.
Monday June 8th Queen’s Birthday Holiday Friday June 19th Student Free Day
l Students dismissed at 2.20pm. Buses will commence to depart at 2.30pm Best wishes,
Michael Exton Principal
Well done to the students who provided a very enjoyable soiree. They demonstrated their music skills with a variety of impressive performances to entertain parents, students, staff and friends of the Saint Ignatius community who were able to attend. Music Teachers, Mrs Linda Pape and Ms Caitlin Doble are to commended for their role in supporting the learning of these students.
Senior Football Congratulations to our First XVIII on reaching the quarter-finals of the Herald Sun Country Cup Competition. Whilst they were defeated by Emmanuel College, Warrnambool at Colac last week we are all very proud of the boys and their achievements to make, as did last year’s team, it to this high stage of the competition. Well done to Mr Joe McLean (Coach) for his preparation and coaching of the team.
As part of the funding agreement between the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria (CECV) and the Australian Government, schools are required to report on certain categories of School Performance Information. This information is supplied to the school community in a number of ways that include (but not limited to): fortnightly newsletter; an annual report; annual school magazine “Magis” and our website.
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College Assembly Photos
Photography by David Alexander
Loyola Awards and colours recipients
“In his writings, Saint Ignatius calls us to strive for the ‘Magis’ or the ‘more’, the more universal good, the more effective means, and the more generous service of others and the greater glory of God. Therefore, at Saint Ignatius College we encourage our students to strive for the best they can be in a range of areas and use their gifts and talents to become women and men for others.” Mr. Michael Exton
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From Fr Kevin Dillon This week-end we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles, and recognised as the “birthday” of the Church. Sadly, tragically, it cannot be the “Happy Birthday” it should be, and there is little to celebrate. Of course, there should be much to celebrate. Perhaps, overall, there truly is. There is the personal commitment of millions of people to the life-giving teaching of Jesus. There are the centuries of selfless work achieved in health, welfare, pastoral care and education all over the globe. All of that continues, in our day. So why can’t we celebrate? Well, sometimes family celebrations of a birthday have to be set aside because some major, painful family issue makes a “celebration” not only difficult but most unsuitable. Sickness, bereavement, job loss, major family arguments - these and many other areas of sadness and hurt can make the gifts, the parties and the songs which normally accompany a birthday seem very hollow indeed.
And so it is this year. It is more than possible that this past week has seen more pain, and more shame for the Catholic Church as an institution and organisation than at any other time in its history in this country.
Yet we must not forget that at the first Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came to a Church that had walked away from Jesus in His hour of need, that had let Him down almost totally. It was wounded and weakened through its own fault.
The continuing evidence in this week’s Ballarat hearings of the “Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to the Sexual Abuse of Children” will once again challenge the faith of so many Catholic people, not necessarily in their belief in God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, but in the Church which has taught them that Faith, and in its representatives.
But the power of the Holy Spirit was never far away. And when the Spirit came upon the apostles, they set about looking after those who most of all needed their care, justice and love.
While even a scant knowledge of Church history over 2000 years will reveal a sad abundance of scandals, corruption and sinfulness, we don’t expect it in our own era. We have believed that our Church has learnt from history, and that the mistakes and failures of the past will not be repeated. Ballarat is the 28th public hearing of the Commission. There have been thousands of private hearings. We know not all of these are church-related, and not all of them are Catholic. But the testimony of so many people whose lives have been so horrifically damaged within our Church leaves so many of us numb, and bereft of words to describe our feelings and emotions.
Our Church should do the same welcome the Holy Spirit, even if we cannot do so with the “celebration” of other times, and then set about caring for those who need the care, justice and love that the Spirit demands we should provide. And we know who should be the first to receive this.
Fr Kevin Dillon, Geelong Deanery Coordinator and Association of Canonical Administrator President OAM
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The Five Steps of the Ignatian ‘Examen’ Prayer Thanks I give thanks for the graces, benefits and good things of my day. Help I ask the Holy Spirit for help to discern my day with openess. Review I review my day, hour by hour, to see how God is working in my life. Response I respond to what I felt or learnt in the review of my day. Resolve I resolve with hope and grace to amend my life tomorrow. ‘Examen’ adaption by Fr. Michael Hansen SJ)
Faith Matters Identity I read an interesting article last week titled “Don’t drop theology requirements”*, authored by Fr Brian Daley S.J.. The article was an opinion piece speaking against the review of study requirements for undergraduates at the University of Notre Dame (Indiana, USA). The push from other departments at the university is to remove the requirements for students to complete a philosophy unit and two theology units before they are eligible to graduate.
We produce successful young men and women who are ‘well rounded’. Religious education enables us to develop the whole person. Through religious education students develop a way of approaching challenges that is so very needed in the world today: a Gospel approach to society and the world. This is powerful not only as it is transformative at an individual level but via extrapolation on a global setting. This whole person development is open to Catholic and non-Catholic’s alike.
Fr Daley notes many compelling reasons and presents a considered argument for the University to rule against the suggested changes. I note that this issue is one that is discussed in many Catholic institutions as the years pass.
These outcomes are not quantitative. Unlike an ATAR or a NAPLAN figure the virtues developed throughout complete education in a Catholic framework are not finite. These qualities are what make our students extraordinary!
Often students question why they should complete ‘compulsory’ units of study, including religion.
It’s very difficult to measure ‘goodness’ in a person, how humane they are or how deeply they consider questions before they make a sound and reasoned decision in line with their conscience. Furthermore, we cannot measure the connection our efforts assist, with the Grace of God, those we teach in attaining a relationship with Him, the hope offered and the difference in society that emanates from a lifelong commitment to serving others.
Some parents debate the merit of a compulsory non-VCE study in Years 11 & 12 for their children as they prepare for tertiary education. Similarly some staff within Catholic schools also question why we need Religious Education with a fully allocated time allotment when so much ‘religion’ is done throughout the whole school. These are excellent questions that need to be considered and which I believe have excellent answers that leave no doubt as to the importance of maintaining, or even increasing, the time given to religious education as a subject. Aside from the requirements that schools must adhere to as a Catholic school, under the authority of the Archdiocese via the Catholic Education Office, rigorous integrated Religious Education is central to the wellbeing of the identity of the individual, school and community as a whole. The centrality of religious education to the mission of a Catholic school cannot be understated. Religion enables students to examine and develop understandings and opinions about human history, the search for meaning and purpose throughout the ages, morality, critical thinking, spirituality, instruction in the Catholic catechism and associated theological reasoning. These are a short list of the diverse learning outcomes that other learning areas cannot offer in the curriculum governed by the National Curriculum. Furthermore, it must be noted that students from non-Catholic families or schools only encounter religious education, the Catholic Church and the concepts noted above in secondary school via the subject. The most important reason religious education to be maintained is found in the learning’s, insights and experiences that make catholic education unique. Families entrust their sons and daughters to catholic schools because they are undeniably Christ centered and faith filled.
I note that the converse question interests me much more. What would likely be achieved by limiting religious education, offering more elective units and compensating by ‘doing more religion’ outside the classroom. The answer I strongly believe would be a superficial understanding of religion in society, an underdeveloped spirituality, a more self centered approach to community and lower academic outcomes. I say this as throughout six years in Catholic secondary education students will spend 315 hours in the classroom investigating religion, human history, service, spirituality, their own values, Catholic teachings, ecumenicalism and interfaith understanding. By maintaining an absolute focus on religious education from a Catholic understanding, students are equipped to approach life and their other academic studies in the best possible manner; leading to the highest academic outcomes. The challenge is not in defending compulsory religious education. The challenge for the learning area at Notre Dame, and locally, is offering the Gospel to new generations of students, continual improvement in pedagogy, innovation in living the Gospel today, refinement and development of multidisciplinary skills, along with a clear connecting to life outside of the ‘religion’ classroom. *Article: http://americamagazine.org/issue/dont-droptheology-requirements published 20 May 2015
Yours in Christ, Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator
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Architects of Change The Architects of Change students have been working very hard on their complex projects during Semester 1. Project 1 required the students to plan and organize a Mother’s Day stall, involving the design and construction of concrete pots. Students grew their own succulents, reused recycled materials for pot shapes and painted pots, to create a funky, in-vogue plant for students to purchase. The support by Year 7 and 8 students and staff was amazing and we sold out in two days raising $650. These proceeds will be donated to both Jesuit Social Services, Nepal Earthquake appeal and East Timor. We have moved onto our second project, designing a luncheon for staff and VCAL students and catering for a whole staff Pizza lunch on June 11. More on this event, in a later newsletter.
One last event conducted, was to provide the labour to assist one of the Architect of Change students in a fundraising initiative. Year 11 student, Nicola Gordon has been chosen by the college to go on the immersion to East Timor at the end of the term. In her fundraising efforts, Nicola sought permission to operate a cash wash for staff, with VCAL students readily offering support. We washed approximately 27 cars and raised over $200 that will go directly back into helping the local communities of East Timor. Congratulations Nicola, Well Done!! Deanne Allen-Emery VCAL Coordinator (Development)
During our “up-skilling Friday’s,” students have also been completing numerous qualifications, including Barista skills, Safe Food Handling, Responsible Serving of Alcohol and Apply First Aid. These courses have been beneficial to the students, as they gain valuable qualifications and enhance their employability skills. Throughout this up-skilling day, students have also participated in a 3-day “Mindfulness and resilience” training. Students gained a lot of knowledge and practical skill in the art of meditation, yoga and strategies to develop their resilience. All these skills are beneficial to the development of self and assist to help overcome life’s challenges.
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Senior Boys Football Report GISSA Cup Kardinia International College 2.1. 13 defeated by Saint Ignatius College Geelong 11.9. 75 Best; Harry Stannard, Ben Vale, Isaac McCabe, Ben Mannix, Max Kos Goals; 3 Beany McInnes, 3 Ben Vale, 2 Kye Baulch, 1 Max Kos, 1 Ryan Wilson A strong first quarter from the Iggies team against a strong gale set the tone for the match, their dominant ruckman struggled to hit to advantage despite his clear height advantage allowing our midfielders to win 2/3s of stoppages around the ground. Despite winning the majority of stoppages the backline were still under a lot of pressure during the quarter; although with consistent pressure and strong defending their forwards only had three scoring opportunities throughout the match. The run and carry from the Iggies team meant that Kardinia were left chasing all day, this was crucial in moving the ball into the wind. The forwards were also dominant and were able to capitalise with a scoring opportunity for the majority of the forward 50 entries. Overall the team played very well, although it was clear that our opposition was lacking the depth of quality footballer in comparison with our team everyone fought hard till the final whistle and had a very good result to support their efforts. The areas to work on for next week’s game against Christian College will be our setups around stoppages, more shepherding to promote run and carry. There were also a few too many simple turnovers that could have been easily avoided. Occasionally also players got caught ball watching and the forward line pressure was sometimes lacking but overall everyone had a great game and the team is looking forward to playing against Christian College.
Christian College 4.6. 30 defeated by Saint Ignatius College Geelong 6.9. 45
Herald Sun Country Cup Finals
Best; Isaac McCabe, Will McGuiness, Ben Vale, Ben Mannix, Harry Stannard, Darcy Hewitt Goals; 2 Beany McInnes, 2 Ryan Wilson, 1 Ben Mannix, 1 Isaac McCabe
The Saint Ignatius Senior Football ‘win’ against Christian College on Wednesday 13th May, resulted in the team being crowned the GISSA (Geelong Independent Secondary Schools Assoc.) Senior Champions for 2015. This made it three in a row.
From the first ball up it was clear that this game was going to be a tough game for both sides. Players threw their body on the line and that showed as injuries started to pile up from both schools. Saint Ignatius lost one in the first quarter, another in the 3rd. With few substitutions, on ballers had a long day running the ball up and down the field with the ball being moved quickly by both teams especially on turnovers. After the first quarter with the wind and only leading by 4 points after a few missed opportunities in front of goal; Saint Ignatius was getting worried that this game could turn quickly if we didn’t lift our work rate for the next quarter into the wind. The second quarter was hard fought but we managed to hold them to only a small lead with the defenders strong efforts towards preventing most scoring opportunities. In the 3rd quarter we snag 3 quick goals to hold a 14 point lead at the end of the quarter and set our self up for the match. In the final quarter we got the first clearance out of the middle and managed to score the first goal of the quarter thanks to a miraculous attempt from the boundary. We then just had to hold on. We slowed the game down and kept the opposition to only one goal in response in the remainder of the quarter to consolidate our victory. Harry Stannard College Captain
This achievement allowed the team to qualify for the AFL Victoria Herald Sun Country Cup. This is a tremendous effort in itself considering the amount of schools involved across the state. On Thursday 21st of May the boys faced Emmanuel College from Warrnambool at Central Reserve, Colac. Both teams started the game strongly and it was Emmanuel who scored first. The boys knew they were in for a tough game against bigger bodied opposition, but for all the game the boys continually applied pressure and made Emmanuel earn every kick. A great game to watch and play in and the boys did the school proud with their attitude and commitment. Despite tremendous competition, our students can be proud they competed strongly and never gave up all day. Emmanuel College 15.6. 96 defeated Saint Ignatius College Geelong 9.6. 60 Best; Max Kos, Harry Stannard, Liam Scott, Isaac McCabe, Ben Mannix, , Darcy Hewitt I would like to take this opportunity to thank Anthony Manix, Ben Collier, Adam Fleet and the parents who made the effort to come to Colac and support the team on the day. Congratulations to all students who participated. With much enthusiasm we look forward to our next sporting challenge, which will again inspire our students to even bigger and better rewards. Joe McLean Year 12 Coordinator
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Senior Boys Football Team Photos
Year 7-9 Girls Football Team
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Year 7-9 Girls Football Championship 2015 Independent Year 7-9 Girls Football Championship Date: Thursday 21st May Venue: Queens Park, Highton
The real enthusiasm to sing the Ignatius theme song and the relentless efforts of girls to do their best made this day one of the most memorable sporting days a sport coach could be a part of.
Saint Ignatius once again cemented itself as a fantastic girls football school by coming runners-up in the 2015 Year 7-9 Girls Football carnival at Queens Park, Highton.
I would like to sincerely thank Meagan Canaway on her assistance role. We have both taken away many great moments to share (photos, videos) and will no doubt be involved in future years.
Every single player is to be congratulated on what was a tough day of football with five solid games played over three hours. In fact, there was only ever 10-15 minute break between each game!
Great work girls!
From the first match v Kardinia, the girls displayed tremendous team-work and skills. The team had a defensive line that punched from behind and tackled aggressively. The midfield worked tirelessly for all five games and set up numerous goal kicking opportunities for our forward line.
Saint Ignatius 7.6 (48) defeated Christian College Geelong 0.1 (1) Goals: 2 S.Dineen, 1 S.Milsome, 1 H.Vella, 1 N.Wilcox, 1 R.Clarke, 1 P.McGrath
Our forwards did not let the mid-field down! By sharing the ball around and being front and centre, the forward line played brilliantly.
Saint Ignatius 5.3 (33) defeated Sacred Heart (2) 0.2 (2)
There was so much to be proud about.
Mr Philp Coach and Sports Coordinator Results:
Best Players: S.Dineen, S.Milsome, H.Vella, N.Wilcox, R.Clarke, P.McGrath
Saint Ignatius 3.3 (21) defeated Christian College Bellarine 1.1 (7) Goals: 1 A.Searle, 1 S.Milsome, 1 S.Dineen Best Players: K.Anderson-Baker, S.Dineen, R.Andrés-Jansz, M.Cross, G.Bell, M.McKenzie, S.Milsome Saint Ignatius 0.0 (0) defeated by Sacred Heart (1) 5.5 (35) Goals: None Best Players: S.Milsome, S.Dineen, M.Cross, O.D’Addazio, L.Moate, E.Wilson Saint Ignatius 1.3 (9) defeated Kardinia 1.2 (8) Goals: 1 G.Bell Best Players: L.Moate, M.Cross, S.Dineen, G.Bell, S.Milsome, B.O’Obrien, K.Anderson-Baker
Goals: 2 S.Dineen, 1 N.Wilcox, 1 R.Andrés-Jansz, 1 B.Sagor Best Players: C.Britt, S.Dineen, M.Cross, B.Sagor, N.Wilcox, E.Wilson
Saint Ignatius lads show they can perform on the road Ross Lyon is forever banging on about Fremantle being an anywhere anytime side. It appears at the moment that the St Ignatius year eight team of 2015 have been watching the press conferences on the evening sports wraps on a weekend and have taken a leaf out of the Dockers’ and Lyons’ book. There’s always a respectful but determined desire to prove victorious against our Geelong Grammar neighbours who have at times in the past visited the main oval at St Ignatius and proved too strong. With this in mind the message from Mr Ryan was to play with a pack mentality, numbers around the football, navy, white and red jumpers outnumbering the opposition at every contest. By the end of the first quarter it appeared that the day might go as planned for the visitors. Luke Giblin and Will Lumsden impressed on debut and Jeb TaylorHewson’s anticipated first game this year was also well worth the wait; Jeb tackling tirelessly all day and denying the Grammar any chance to possess the pill. Jarvis Durbridge, Logan Hockley and Hamish Goodier, who proved a worthy
captain for the afternoon, were all strong again and linked up well with support from Zac Kos to continue penetrating the forward fifty giving good supply to Marcus Foot who marked and kicked strongly. Jack Preece was working hard to apply pressure in the forward line and the forward line pressure was a noticeable strength all day with Mitchell Clark, Cody Beckley and Ross Symonds playing hard, tough football in close within the forward fifty. Dom Rizzo continued to impress applying numerous shepherds in a quarter and half of football to look after his mates and ensure Grammar knew Ignatius came to play. By half time Saint Ignatius by 53 points. Bailey Kelly in his first game for the college this year mopped up across half back and on several occasions put his body on the line for his team in the third quarter. Jack Lenan got involved in some important pieces of play as did Sam Liebhardt and Digby Ford who ran through the middle of the ground on a couple occasions shrugging off two or three opponents to provide the forward line with plenty of opportunity.
Riley Coghlan’s old fashioned tap ruck work was rich pickings for the midfield who led by Taylor-Hewson and Durbridge were proving too committed for the opposition. Gus Kivlighon also bobbed up and contested well kicking a great goal in his first match for the college this year. Three quarter time and the Ignatius boys were up by 73 points with Grammar still yet to score. The final quarter needed to be cut short to five minutes playing time to ensure we could return to the Bellarine Peninsula for bus times and the coach asked for this five minutes to be hard work from all players. It was important the team finished the day with a four quarter effort. The boys responded and continued to deny the opposition the football despite the opposition showing noticeably more ferocity in the last. However it appeared too little too late and Saint Ignatius enjoyed a convincing win. Saint Ignatius 12.7.79 defeated Geelong Grammar 0.0.0 Caleb Ryan (Coach)
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Canteen Roster
Parents and Friends’ Association:
SAINT IGNATIUS COLLEGE
Starting 1st June Monday 1st M. Wheatland, C. Smith, S. Hammond, C. Hunter Tuesday 2nd M. Rav-Wig, L. Smith, T. Mifsud, C. Lyons Wednesday 3rd V. McKee, S. Reeves, M. Sideris, M. White Thursday 4th S. Jenkins, J. Gannon, N. Elliott, M. White, T. Wagener Friday 5th D. Kennedy, W. Boylan, L. Quinlivan, N. Woodfine, V. Durbidge
Meetings for 2015
SAVE THE DATE ORGANIZE YOUR TABLE INVITE YOUR FRIENDS
Monday 8th No Canteen Queen’s Birthday Holiday Tuesday 9th M. Dunstan, S. Crawley, M. Heffernan, C. Carey, L. Irving Wednesday 10th C. Ford, D. Thompson, K. Walker, M. Fanning, M. Sideris Thursday 11th M. Gill, M. White, L. Eastwood, M. Dertein, R. Vallelonga Friday 12th D. Byron, S. Smith, L. Hart, Needed If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050258
Meeting schedule:
Tickets Available Soon
AN INVITATION TO ALL PARENTS, FAMILIES & FRIENDS From the Saint Ignatius College P.F.A. *** WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT *** We are hosting a TRIVIA NIGHT on Saturday 1st August and are in need of items for our SILENT AUCTION, RAFFLE & PRIZE POOL. CAN YOU ASSIST BY OFFERING: GOODS - VOUCHERS – SERVICES Items might include: Vouchers from your workplace or your skills eg: Car Detailing, Electrical Work, Lawn & Garden Services, Tax Returns Hair & Beauty Vouchers or Products, Tuition, Plumbing, Travel A Holiday Home for a Week or Weekend Restaurant or Takeaway Vouchers Experiences & Family Activities Sponsorship; Gifts & Wine All donations will be gratefully received and acknowledged. Thank-you.
Starting 8th June
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:
SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST 2015
Please contact our Parents & Friends Rep: Erin Carpenter by email: sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
A larger version of our ‘Trivia Night’ flyer is on Page 16 of this newsletter
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
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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Year 10 Music in Motion On Monday the 25th of May, the Year 10 Music in Motion class, held a successful and well-rehearsed music performance at Christ Church’s soup kitchen function in Geelong. The purpose of this performance night was to allow us students to work together to put on a beautiful show for some of Geelong’s homeless and to entertain and care for them. The event began with the setting up of instruments, setting tables and serving meals to anyone who came. The night consisted of catering, solo performances and group performances, which were a sensation. There was a diverse range in music genres and styles that were presented by all the students and overall the night was a massive hit. The year 10 music in motion class would like to thank Ms Doble for the opportunity, Ms Callahan for helping with catering and Ms Brown, Mrs Chambers and Mrs Pape for helping transport ustudents to the event. Without the assistance from these teachers the night wouldn’t have been able to happen. By Tiahna Andree-Jansz, Ella Walsh, Daisy Breckon and Mitch Murone.
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Websites to Help Connect with Books Parents might think that the internet and printed books don’t mix, but these two entities can compliment each other nicely. There are many websites devoted to reading and help students connect with other readers, delve deeper into what they are reading and discover new books. The following are a few reading related websites you may wish to visit and inspire you or your child. Inside a Dog (www.insideadog.com.au) All about books - by young people, for young people. You can find great reads, share reviews, discuss book news in their forums, converse with their Writer in Residence and even join a book club.
ReadPlus Reviews a very large number of books that are arranged in themes. These title can be searched for via theme, age group, interest or even title or author. ReadPlus is a subscription based service which the ILC subscribes to. This can be accessed via the ILC homepage. Goodreads (www.goodreads.com) Recommends books based on what a reader has enjoyed in the past, and teens or yourself can keep a list of what they want to read. Goodreads has many reviews that are written by Goodreads users. Common Sense Media (www.commonsensemedia.org) From a list for reluctant readers to a list of ghost stories, Common Sense Media
chooses high-quality books and offers a guide to age-appropriateness. You can click on books within a list to get more information. Lit Pik (www.litpik.com) The latest in preteen and teen literature reviewed by a global community of students. Teen Reads (www.teenreads.com) Another website all about teenage books for teenagers. The reviews (by author, title, theme/genre, date) are written by teenagers, author interviews, Ultimate Reading Lists and contests. Leonie Stephenson ILC Coordinator
Netball News On Wednesday the 20th May, we welcomed Melbourne Vixen netballers Tegan Philip and Emily Mannix to the College to conduct a netball clinic with our GISSA netball players. The first one hour clinic the girls conducted was for our four Year 7 & 8 GISSA teams and the second clinic was for our three senior GISSA teams. Tegan and Emily took the girls through a typical ‘Vixens warm up’ and they completed some ball work activities. They finished off playing a game where Tegan and Emily stopped play and gave the girls some tips about player movement etc.. It is the second time that Tegan has been to the College and we wish her well with her Australian Diamond endeavours in the next few months. Emily (a past student of the College) will be busy playing in the Australian Netball League and hopefully representing Australian in the 21 and under team so we wish her well over the coming months as well. Ms Stacey Learmonth Netball Coordinator
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Financial Assistance Information for Parents
Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF) Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund will ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities. School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum. CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. The allowance will be paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions, or sporting activities for the benefit of your child. The annual CSEF amount per student will be: • $125 for primary school students • $225 for secondary school students. How to Apply Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef Closing Date You should lodge a CSEF application form at the school by 26 June 2015. For more information about the CSEF visit www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
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About this event For many years the Victorian Aboriginal community sought acknowledgment of the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service men and women to the defence of Australia. In 2006 Aunty Dot Peters approached her local RSL in Healesville requesting that the didgeridoo played as part of their commemorative activities, in honour of her father who died on the Thai Burma Railway. Later that year Aboriginal Affairs Victoria supported the first Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service at the Shrine of Remembrance. During this service the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags were raised at the Melbourne Shrine for the first time. A community meeting was held later in 2006 to gauge interest in developing the special Rememberance Service into an annual event. The Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Committee was established and has assisted with planning for the Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service each year, and this year marks a decade of Aboriginal rememberance at the Shrine of Rememberance. In order to further recognise the contribution of Aboriginal Service men and women to the defence of Australia, in 2008 a plaque was installed in the Shrine of rememberance Garden at the base of a large Golden Cypress tree, opposite tram stop 18 on St. Kilda Rd.
‌ a decade of remembrance
Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service Honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Service Men and Women In the spirit of reconciliation, The Hon Natalie Hutchins MP, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and the Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Committee cordially invite you to attend the 10th annual Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service
Date
Sunday 31 May 2015
Time
10.30am
Venue Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue Melbourne Forecourt, Eternal Flame Tram stop 19, St.Kilda Road
The Victorian Aboriginal Rememberance Service is now a permanent fixture of the Shrine of Rememberance calender and each year is held on the 31 May during National Reconcilliation Week.
Relatives of Daniel Cooper, son of William Cooper who served and died in WW1, will speak at the Service, and there will also be a performance by the Mullum Mullum Aboriginal Choir.
Inspired by the Victorian initiative, all other Australian states have now established annual events to honour Aborignal and Torres Strait Islander service men and women.
Members of the public are warmly invited to attend.
The Hon Natalie Hutchins MP, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and representatives from the Australian Air Force, Army and Navy will be in attendance together with the Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Committee, members of the Victorian Aboriginal community and members of the general public.
The service will be followed by a light luncheon You are welcome to lay a wreath or a poppy at the conclusion of the service Enquiries to marie.hapke@dpc.vic.gov.au or (03) 9208 3261
Date: Sunday 31 May 2014 Time: 10.30 am Venue: Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne Forecourt, Eternal Flame (enter from Birdwood Avenue) or tram stop 19, St.Kilda Road.
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SAINT IGNATIUS COLLEGE
SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST 2015
SAVE THE DATE ORGANIZE YOUR TABLE INVITE YOUR FRIENDS Tickets Available Soon
AN INVITATION TO ALL PARENTS, FAMILIES & FRIENDS From the Saint Ignatius College P.F.A. *** WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT *** We are hosting a TRIVIA NIGHT on Saturday 1st August and are in need of items for our SILENT AUCTION, RAFFLE & PRIZE POOL. CAN YOU ASSIST BY OFFERING: GOODS - VOUCHERS – SERVICES Items might include: Vouchers from your workplace or your skills eg: Car Detailing, Electrical Work, Lawn & Garden Services, Tax Returns Hair & Beauty Vouchers or Products, Tuition, Plumbing, Travel A Holiday Home for a Week or Weekend Restaurant or Takeaway Vouchers Experiences & Family Activities Sponsorship; Gifts & Wine All donations will be gratefully received and acknowledged. Thank-you. Please contact our Parents & Friends Rep: Erin Carpenter by email: sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
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St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal When: Start of May to the end of June
Why: To help Vinnies care for those in need in the Geelong region
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Where: Every homeroom
Students are asked to help Vinnies by bringing non-perishable food items and good quality winter blankets, coats, scarves and gloves to school. All items donated to St Vincent de Paul.
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Surviving year 12 Fact sheet for parents
Supporting your Year 12 student Year 12 is considered by some to be the most important year of schooling. There is an enormous amount of pressure on Year 12 students and it comes from parents, teachers, schools and the students themselves. There are a number of ways parents can support their children as they work through their final year of schooling.
Balance It’s important that you make sure your teenager has lots of opportunities to play sport or pursue an artistic activity like drama or music. Also, try to make sure that they spend time with their family, and friends.
Routine Parents can do lots of things to help teenagers develop smart study habits. These skills do not develop automatically and parents will need to be patient while these new habits develop and the old, unhelpful ones are discarded.
A study-friendly home Environment It is important to make your home a place where it is easy for your teenager to think.
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Help eliminate distractions such as television, radio, MP3 player, talking, noisy younger children, or cluttered work areas. It is impossible to watch TV and study. Show how important schoolwork is by keeping the TV off during study time. • Keep your conversation to a minimum and encourage younger children to use this time as their study time or quiet time, too. • Provide physical conditions that help concentration, such as good lighting, cool temperatures and a table or desk with a supportive chair. • The work area should be neat, have enough space for writing and reading, and should be kept clear of any clutter. • Remind them to sit with good posture in a comfortable chair. Lying down may be so relaxing that it interferes with concentration.
Making time to study You can support your teenager by helping him or her focus on their study. • Schedule study time. Study times should be scheduled for whenever there are the fewest distractions or interruptions. If your teenager needs help to establish a routine, have a chat about which times could be best used for studying. Set that time aside on at least five days a week. Use the afternoon or early evening as study time, as this leaves time later in the evening for relaxing activities.
• Plan study in two 50 minute blocks with a 15 minute break. One 50 minute slab of study is better than several hours full of distractions and interruptions. Use a kitchen timer or an alarm clock to signal breaks and to indicate the end of study time.
At exam time The exam results do not represent your teenager’s future. The end of secondary school is the start of the next and usually more exciting time in your teenager’s life. The moment the exams are over, celebrate. Such a celebration is crucial, as the message you will be reinforcing is that the final score is incidental. Getting through high school is a wonderful achievement in itself.
When the exam results arrive This period can be even more uncomfortable than the exams because everyone feels so helpless. There is always the potential that your teenager might fall short of his or her predicted scores, and the goal of achieving a place at his or her chosen university, TAFE or apprenticeship might seem unreachable. This can result in weeks of anxious waiting. Everyone in the family is treading on eggshells, and when the results do finally arrive, quite often the family can be too emotionally drained to celebrate or regroup. You need to recognise that feeling onedge or uneasy is a natural response. Talk to your teenager about they way he or she is feeling and the choices and options available. Let him or her know that both you and their school are supportive.
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When the results are not what your teenager hoped
• give your teenager positive feedback whenever possible
Don’t be fooled if your teenager appears to be indifferent to his or her results. Almost all students care deeply about their results and about the attitudes of their friends and relatives.
• encourage your teenager to take study breaks when necessary
• Encourage your teenager to talk and reassure him or her. Reassure your teenager that failing an exam doesn’t mean he or she is a failure, and that while you may all be disappointed in the results, you are not disappointed in him or her. • If your teenager was after a score that would allow him or her into a particular university course, reassure him or her that all is not lost, with thousands of university places being offered through the preference process. • Put things into perspective. Reassure your teenager that everyone loses out at some time or other, and failing an exam isn’t the end of the world. He or she could re-sit and do better; or decide to go a different route next time. • Encourage your teenager to look for positive ways forward, to consider all the options available. Your teenager may want to consider completing Year 13, working or travelling for a year, or doing an internship. A career counsellor or university advisor may be able to help.
• remember, the final year is about your teenager, not you • help your teenager put, and keep, the year in perspective • keep an eye on his or her emotional health – look for changes in sleeping or eating habits, and see your GP if you are worried • let your teenager know that you’re there when he or she needs you • encourage your teenager to believe in themself.
Don’t • nag • overload your teenager with domestic chores • tell your teenager to work harder or he or she will fail.
The research According to the Mission Australia Youth Survey in 2012, coping with stress and school or study problems remain major concerns for respondents.1 Research has shown that Year 12 can increase rates of depression, anxiety2, suicidal thoughts 3 and even suicide.4 In particular, the fear of failure and the apparent lack of prospects as a result of poor results in Year 12 were identified as major stressors for many young people. As well as managing school, many young people were also trying to cope with work, family and social commitments. The cumulative effect of these demands appears to be leaving many young people feeling besieged and struggling to cope.
References 1 2 3
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Mission Australia (2012) Youth Survey 2012; page 5. Gough D, Edwards H (2006) Pressure takes big toll on students. The Age Newspaper, April 16 2006 McGraw, K., Moore, S., Fuller, A. and Bates, G. (2008), Family, peer and school connectedness in final year secondary school students. Australian Psychologist, 43: 27–37 Robotham, J. (2003), Suicide linked to pressure of HSC. Sydney Morning Herald Newspaper, January 23, 2003
• Tell your teenager that whatever happens, you will be behind him or her 100 per cent.
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OPEN DAYS 2015 INSTITUTION Australian Catholic University Melbourne Campus Ballarat Campus Australian National University
DATE
TIME
CONTACT DETAILS
Sun 9 August Sun 30 August Sat 29 August Sat 25 July
10am – 4pm 10am – 3pm 10am – 4pm 2pm – 8pm
Sun 23 August Thurs 13 August
TBC 2pm – 6pm
Sat 22 August Sun 2 August Sun 9 August Sun 23 August Sun 30 August
11am – 3pm 10am – 3pm 9am – 3pm 9am – 4pm 10am – 3pm
16 July 13 August 17 September 22 October 19 November Sun 22 August
10am – 6.30pm
La Trobe University & La Trobe Melbourne Shepparton Campus Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus Bendigo Campus Mildura Campus Albury-‐Wodonga Campus Monash University Berwick Open House Peninsula Campus Clayton & Caulfield Campuses Parkville Campus (Pharmacy Focus) RMIT City, Bundoora & Brunswick Campuses
Fri 7 August Sun 9 August Sun 16 August Sun 19 August Fri 28 August Wed 29 July Sat 1 August Sun 2 August Sun 16 August Sun 9 August
TBC
4pm – 8pm 10am – 4pm 10am – 4pm 10am – 4pm 10am – 4pm
1800 666 274 www.monash.edu.au/openday
Swinburne University Hawthorn
Sun 2 August
10am – 4pm
1300 275 794 www.swinburne.edu.au/openday
University of Melbourne Parkville & Southbank Campuses Burnley Campus Victoria University Footscray Park campus William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Sun 16 August Sat 5 September Sun 23 August Sun 9 August
9am – 4pm 10am – 2pm 10am – 3pm 10am – 4pm
1800 801 662 https://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/exp lore/events/victoria_and_interstate/victori a/university_of_melbourne_open_day
Bond University Box Hill Institute Central Queensland University (Melbourne) Chisholm Institute Deakin University & MIBT Warrnambool Campus Geelong Campus (Waurn Ponds & Waterfront) Melbourne (Burwood) Campus Federation University of Australia Mount Helen Campus; SMB Holmesglen Institute Open Thursday’s – all campuses
JMC Academy
10.30am – 3.00pm
1300 ASK ACU Email: opendayvic@acu.edu.au www.acu.edu.au/openday http://www.anu.edu.au/study/events/anu-‐ open-‐day-‐2015 1800 074 074 https://bond.edu.au/future-‐ students/study-‐bond/see-‐yourself/open-‐ day-‐bond-‐university 1300 269 445 www.boxhillinstitute.edu.au https://www.cqu.edu.au/calendar/event-‐ items/graduation/melbourne-‐open-‐ day?SQ_CALENDAR_DATE=2015-‐08-‐13 http://www.chisholm.edu.au/open 1800 334 733 http://openday.deakin.edu.au/ 1800 333 864 http://federation.edu.au/future-‐ students/study-‐at-‐feduni/open-‐day 1300 MY FUTURE http://www.holmesglen.edu.au/open
1300 410 311 http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/o pen-‐days/register-‐for-‐our-‐next-‐open-‐day-‐ 2015.aspx 1300 135 045 http://www.latrobe.edu.au/openday
9925 2260 www.rmit.edu.au/openday
1300 VIC UNI www.vu.edu.au/open-‐day 1300 ANGLISS http://www.angliss.edu.au
Addresses of tertiary institutions are available via VTAC on www.vtac.edu.au or by ringing the institution directly or visiting their website. Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 are encouraged to go along to Open Days
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OPEN DAYS 2015 Getting the most out of an Open Day Most institutional Open Days are held in late July and August (see over the page for Open Day dates). However, you are more than welcome to contact an institution to arrange a visit any time.
What happens on an Open Day? On Open Day you can visit an institution when it’s at its best. Everyone is there – academics, lecturers, current students and information officers. More importantly, you can talk with academics, lecturers and current students about what certain courses are actually like, and what is required to get into them.
Who should attend an Open Day? Anyone who is considering studying at a tertiary level in the next few years should attend.
Why should you attend an Open Day? Apart from the opportunity to obtain course information there are many other reasons why attending an Open Day is a good idea: •
You are going to feel more comfortable arriving at a university or TAFE institute on the first day of classes if you have been there before.
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What is really involved in the course or courses you are interested in?
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If you have to move away from home, where are you going to live?
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Will you be happier studying in a large metropolitan institution or a smaller, perhaps rural institution?
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What does the place ‘feel’ like? Is it a bustling environment with lots of activity or a quieter, more relaxed campus set in landscaped grounds?
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How are you going to get there? Is it close to public transport or should you start saving now for a car?
If you don’t know the answers to any of these questions, then you should attend an Open Day!
How to make the best of Open Days To make your Open Day visits fun and informative, here are some pointers: •
Write down a list of questions you would like to ask about particular courses
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Be there early. Crowds tend to develop as the day progresses
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On arrival, get a map from a central point and ask for directions to the relevant faculties or schools
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Ask questions!
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Don’t spend the day collecting printed information only. Use the opportunity to speak directly with academics before applications close
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Introduce yourself to selection officers if you feel it is appropriate, but don’t be pushy
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Check out the residential colleges, if available. After all, it is you that will be living there.
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Walk around the campus. Have a good look! See what sporting facilities and other services are available.
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Enjoy the visit!
Not everyone can attend every Open Day and various Institutions hold their Open Days on the same date! If you can’t attend an Open Day and you are interested in a particular institution, you may visit at other times. If you wish to speak to a particular person, it is essential to make an appointment first. Addresses of tertiary institutions are available via VTAC on www.vtac.edu.au or by ringing the institution directly or visiting their website. Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 are encouraged to go along to Open Days
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INSIGHTS Building parent-school partnerships
WORDS Michael Grose
Don’t yell, move closer
As a busy parent it’s easy to give your voice a work out when you don’t get the cooperation you want from your children. You know how it goes. You want your son or daughter to give you some help and they don’t respond. Perhaps, you want a child to stop annoying his or her sibling. Or you simply want your kids to QUIETEN DOWN inside.
If yelling, shouting or raising your voice is a habit you’ve developed to get cooperation then here’s a great strategy to use instead. Next time your kids ignore a reasonable request move close to them and quietly repeat your request once. No aggression, just expectation.
When your request for cooperation is ignored.
It means you may need to stop what you are doing. So be it.
So you do what over 90% of parents do. That is, you repeat yourself. Then if that’s still ignored you RAISE the volume.
Proximity is a powerful influencer. Great teachers know this. That’s why they move around in class so much: to teach and also to manage.
‘I’ll yell at them. That should work!’ Hmm, I’m not so sure. Usually yelling only succeeds in producing parent-deaf kids.
So save your voice for conversation, encouragement and affection.
Use your body effectively to manage kids. The key, of course, is to do it. My challenge for you is to bite your tongue when you want to yell. Take a deep breath (as the Mood Meter teaches you) and move into your child’s proximity. Don’t stare him down. Just be close to him or her. Keep doing it and the cooperation levels you get from your kids will increase astronomically over time. But you’ve got to do it. In future don’t yell, move closer.
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School Calendar June 2015
May 2015 Thursday 28th
Year 8 Brainstorm: ‘The Hurting Games’
Friday 5th
Year 8 LOTE Italian Excursion
Thursday 28th Year 9 BTB Excursion National Sports Museum and VIS
Monday 8th Queen’s Birthday Holiday Student Free Day Tuesday 9th College Production ‘Hairspray’ Rehearsal 3.00pm to 5.30pm
Friday 29th Year 11 and 12 Basketball Werribee Stadium
Tuesday 9th Parents and Friends’ Association Meeting Food Tech from 7.30pm
Thursday 28th Year 12 VCAL Trampoline Crown Street
June 2015 Monday 1st Year 11 and 12 Theatre Studies Performance Geelong Grammar Tuesday 2nd Year 11 VCAL Excursion Marngonett Prison Tuesday 2nd
Sorry Day - Smoking Ceremony
Tuesday 2nd Combined School Band St Joesphs’ College Tuesday 2nd College Production ‘Hairspray’ Rehearsal 3.00pm to 5.30pm Tuesday 2nd Dance and Drama Evening Potato Shed 7.00pm to 8.00pm Wednesday 3rd Year 7 and 8 Sport Wednesday 3rd Year 11 VCAL Maths Excursion Westfield Geelong Thursday 4th Year 11 Exams Begin Thursday 4th to Tuesday 9th Monday 8th is a Student Free Day Friday 5th Year 8 LOTE Indonesian Excursion Melbourne Zoo
Tuesday 9th
Public Speaking Recital
Wednesday 10th Year 7 and 8 Sport Wednesday 10th Year 11 Student Free Day Wednesday 10th Year 9 and 10 Exams Begin Wednesday 10th to Friday 12th Thursday 11th Year 11 Exams Continue Thursday 11th and friday 12th Thursday 11th
India Immersion Pre-departure Check
Thursday 11th Year 10 Debating Geelong Grammar Friday 12th
Year 9, 10 and 11 Exams Conclude
Monday 15th
Year 7 Music Concert
Tuesday 16th Year 12 Business Excursion Godfrey Hirst and Barwon Water Tuesday 16th College Production ‘Hairspray’ Rehearsal 3.00pm to 5.30pm Wednesday 17th Year 8 Leadership and Mindfulness Session Potato Shed Thursday 18th Music in Motion Concert Sant Ignatius College, 7.00pm to 8.30pm
Look for the Calendar available through the Saint Ignatius College Website: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au T IGNATIUS COLLEGE SAIN
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