T IGNATIUS COLLEGE SAIN
Newsletter Edition 9, June 5th 2014
From the Principal Welcome!
Coming Events June 2014 Fri 6th Year 11 Exams Start Mon 9th Queen’s Birthday Holiday Tues 10th Year 9 and 10 Exams Start Wed 11th GISSA Year 7 & 8 Winter Sports Round 5 Wed 11th Year 12 Winter Ball Wed 11th Public Speaking Concert Fri 13th VCC Basketball Mon 16th Year 11 Music Soiree Mon 16th Year 10 Debating Tues 17th Year 11 VCAL Barwon Prison Excursion Tues 17th Year 12 Music Soiree A more detailed calendar is on the last page.
It has been a very exciting and busy time again at the college over the last fortnight with many and varied activities happening alongside the normal timetabled classes. The sporting program continued with teams involved in Junior VCC Basketball, Junior Girls Football, GISSA Years 9/10 and 11/12 Boys Football, the next round of the Senior Boys Herald Sun Country Cup Football competition, Years 7 - 12 GISSA Cross Country carnival and the GISSA Years 7 and 8 Junior Winter Sports Program. All reports were congratulatory of our students’ participation and there were a number of very successful results. It was great that a number of parents were able to come along to support our teams and help out. The Yr. 8 students attended a presentation, “The Hurting Game” that addressed the issue of bullying on Friday 23rd May and many students have been on excursions to support their class time learning. The Yr. 10 Debating team continued their successful run with another win at Geelong Grammar on last Monday evening.
On the Performing Arts front it was great to see the continuing enthusiasm and energy with students involved in the Year 7/8 Catholic Schools Drama Festival on last Thursday evening at GPAC and the Years 11 and 12 Drama Studies students putting on the play “Frankenstein” at the Potato Shed last Monday and Tuesday nights I have listed some of the activities that have occurred and acknowledge that there were even more! I thank our very generous staff for the work they do to provide these opportunities for our students. I encourage our students to make the most of the many opportunities available.
End of Term and Semester fast approaching We are now into the fourth last week of term two. I encourage parents again 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 the GAT for senior students undertaking a VCE Unit 3 subject. ....continued on Page 2
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From the Principal (cont.)
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The exam timetables were published in the last newsletter for your information. Students in all year levels will also have assessments by way of tests and assignments as semester one draws to a close. Now is a good time to plan ahead to ensure that the term finishes as smoothly as possible.
Continuation of ‘From the Principal’
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Continuation of ‘From the Principal’
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Fr Kevin Dillon Comment and Head Lice
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Ignatian ‘Examen’ Prayer and Reflection
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‘Frankenstein’ Photo Gallery
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Canteen Roster and Club Italia Excursion
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It’s a Sporting Life at Saint Ignatius
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LOTE Italian / Art Excursion and Student Medical Form Notification
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Award-winning Excell lives up to her name and Parents and Friends’ Association
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Performing Arts at Saint Ignatius!
Newman College visit I was pleased to be able to take three of our senior students - Lily Matthews, Georgia Mullins and Cooper Moody to Newman College at the University of Melbourne on the evening of Friday 23rd May. The Newman Rector, Fr. Bill Uren SJ invited us along with students and Principals from some other secondary schools to attend a Forum Dinner. This was a great opportunity for some of our students who are considering attending the University of Melbourne.
Principal Review This week has seen the review panel meet with many staff, parents and students to obtain feedback and test the survey results in relation to my performance. The panel will present a report to Fr. Kevin Dillon (President of the Canonical Administrators) in the coming weeks. I would like to express my thanks to all members of the school community who were able to provide information to support this process. Your contribution has provided valuable information that will give me important feedback and will help to inform the ongoing review of the School Improvement Plan. This will lead to improved outcomes for our students.
It was also great that we could catch-up with two of our former students who are in residence at the College - Hugh Fleet (2013) and Liam Tormey (2013) and Fr. Gerry Healy SJ who has been a great supporter of our College.
And, thank you to the review panel members Ms. Victoria Myers (CEOM), Mr. Rory Kennedy (Principal of MacKillop Catholic College Werribee) and Mr. Tony O’Byrne (former Principal of Aquinas College Ringwood.)
Four students from last year’s Year 12 class are at Newman College this year.
I am very grateful that such an experienced panel was available to undertake this task.
I would like to compliment our students on their mature and friendly way they socialized with the other guests.
I look forward to receiving constructive feedback. ....continued on Page 3
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Semester One Examinations
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“Helping kids leapfrog their difficulties with these 5 ideas” by Michael Grose
Pictured below from L to R are: Lily Matthews, Hugh Fleet, Cooper Moody, Liam Tormey, Georgia Mullins.
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Community Notice Board
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School Calender
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Year 12 Winter Ball Further to much collaboration and organisation undertaken by the senior Student Leaders of all four Geelong Catholic Secondary Colleges, I am pleased to advise that on Wednesday 11th June 2014 a Winter Ball has been organised, which will be held at the O’Dwyer Centre at Sacred Heart College. The Ball is only available to Year 12 students from Sacred Heart College, Saint Ignatius College, Clonard College and St Joseph’s College. Parents/guardians need not attend, however, staff from all four colleges will be in attendance to supervise. The evening will commence at 7.00pm and conclude at 11.00pm. Individual travel arrangements will need to be made between students and parents/guardians (drop off/pick up at George Street Newton).
I expect all students to attend school on the day of this event for the full day and the next day. Please note that we don’t want students to have to purchase expensive clothing to be able to attend this social event. Year 12 Students interested in attending have received a letter from Mr. Joe McLean (YLC) to be given to parents that provides more details and a parental permission slip.
2013 Annual Report to the School Community I am pleased to inform you that the Saint Ignatius College Geelong 2013 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.
Continuing from last year’s leaders, the 2014 captains have decided to use this event to raise awareness of youth mental health issues and will be donating the funds raised to Headspace Barwon, the main supporter of youth well being in the Geelong region.
The report covers three key areas: l Professional Engagement;
The Winter Ball will be an alcohol free event. Normal school rules apply with respect to behaviour, smoking and alcohol and in the event of a breach of these regulations, parental contact will be made.
Congratulations to three staff members on the recent arrival of their baby:
Professional Security (including a female) has been hired for the evening and they will be checking bags and ensuring appropriate behaviour of patrons at all times.
Ms. Railee Wells welcomed Aisha Maddison; and
Cost for the evening will be $15 for a pre-purchased ticket (from the College Captains). Tickets have been on sale since May 12th and will continue to be on sale until June 6th.
On behalf of the school community I express our best wishes to these very happy families.
Students are asked to dress in neat attire appropriate for a semi formal/formal evening. The ticket will include one soft drink/water and some finger food will be provided, however students are advised to have their evening meal prior to arrival.
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Reminder about dates A reminder about some dates: Next Monday 9th June 2014 is the Queen’s Birthday Holiday. Friday 20th June 2014 is a Correction / Report Writing Day and there will be no classes. The last day of term two is Friday 27th June 2014. Students will be dismissed at 2.05pm on this day due to the region’s school bus last day of term timetable arrangements. Term Three commences on Tuesday 15th July 2014. (Monday 14th July is an in service day for all teachers across Geelong Catholic secondary schools.) Best wishes,
Michael Exton Principal
Staff news
Ms. Gemma Etherington welcomed Avonlea Rogue;
Mr. Chris Dainton welcomed Archie Oswald.
I express our condolences to Mr. Terry Tolan on the recent loss of his dearly loved mother Connie. May Connie rest in peace. Please keep the Tolan family in your thoughts and prayers at this sad and difficult time.
Additional drinks will be available for purchase.
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From Fr Kevin Dillon It’s now nearly seven years since “Anam Cara House” commenced operation in Geelong. That’s seven years of constant and invaluable care for people suffering from life-limiting illnesses, their often over-worked carers and loved ones, and families with family members who are patients in one of Geelong’s wonderful hospitals. The dream that became Anam Cara House commenced with the vision of its founder, Diane Wright, whose experience with the sick and their carers demonstrated the need for this great community facility. Its location within the former St. Mary’s Presbytery, together with the involvement of many volunteers from our parish, has created a strong bond between the parish and this great Geelong service. It is that bond which prompts a call for St. Mary’s to be a practical means of supporting the most recent initiative from Anam Cara, designed to generate the essential funds needed to continue and expand its important service. It is that bond which prompts a call for St. Mary’s to be a practical means of supporting the most recent initiative from Anam Cara, designed to generate
the essential funds needed to continue and expand its important service. The “Business Community Partnership” program asks businesses, not individuals, to make a relatively small, tax-deductible contribution which, when combined with more than seventy other businesses, will permit Anam Cara House to be available for respite and end-of-life for many more days and nights than current budget restraints allow. Like other worthy programs, Anam Cara House receives no government funding and is totally reliant on community support. What is needed to make “all the difference” is the engagement, for a relatively modest sum, of Geelong businesses, pledging $2,000 per year for three years to enable more days and nights to be provided.
What can we at St. Mary’s do? We can bring the “Community Partnership Program” to the attention of so many Geelong businesses, and simply ask them to consider joining the program with that “cup of coffee per day” support. You don’t have to be in the work force. You yourself don’t have to be the boss or the business manager. But you might have a friend or family member, or just know someone who works where support of Anam Cara as a “Business Community Partner” might help produce the funds necessary to both maintain and expand the service, as it needs to be expanded. So why not give the brochure attached to this bulletin to someone who just might be able to provide Anam Cara House with the “cup of coffee” it needs each day?
$2,000 might sound a lot - and indeed it is a substantial contribution. BUT Anam Cara House’s work is such that the Commonwealth Government awarded it tax-deductible status. For a business, that means a $2,000 Community Partnership donation will have a “real” cost of $1,000, not $2,000. That’s the equivalent of $20 per week, or a single cup of coffee (and a cheap one at that - just $2.73) per day.
Financial Hardship At a recent College Board meeting concern for those affected by the recent job losses across the region was expressed. One outcome of our discussion was that I would mention in the newsletter the College’s willingness to meet with parents/ guardians who find themselves in such circumstances to discuss what support we can provide to alleviate family concerns about being able to continue at the College. This also applies to other cases where a family encounters financial hardship. As you would expect, such matters are managed confidently and respectfully. Please contact our Business Manager, Mr David Fitzgerald to make an appointment to discuss such matters.
Fr Kevin Dillon, Geelong Deanery Coordinator and Association of Canonical Administrator President, OAM
Important Note: Head Lice While children are at school many families will have contact with head lice. Head lice have been around for thousands of years. As with any insect, they learn to adapt to their environment in order to survive. We are never going to be completely rid of them, but we can make managing them easier. Could all families please be vigilant and check your child’s hair. We have extra information sheets titled “Frequently asked questions” and “Scratching for answers” that can be posted out. If you would like further information please contact the College Office on 5251 1136
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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)
Ignatian Spirituality Reflection This week, as a college community commemorating National Reconciliation Week we gathered in prayer with representatives from our Wathaurong community. Incorporated in our service was the following “Australian Creed” which is taken from The Inclusive Language Project, Toombul Qld. It is often used for services commemorating National Reconciliation Week. In the context of our college it also reminds us of the wonderful maxim from Saint Ignatius “to seek and find God in all things.”
An Australian Creed I believe in God the Creator of all of us who has given the earth to all people and I believe in people as the image of God. I believe in Jesus Christ, who came to encourage us and to heal us, to proclaim the peace of God to humankind. I believe in the Spirit of God, who works in every man and woman.
I believe in Australians in their courage and spirit of adventure, in their perseverance and hard work in their ordinariness and at-home-ness, in their black Aboriginal beauty, in their migrant struggles, in their search for identity. I believe in our responsibility for creation the trust of every mountain range of every forest, of every harbour, of every city, of every plan to build a future. I do not believe in the right of the strongest, nor the power of oppressors. I do not believe that conflict and hunger are inevitable and peace unattainable. I do believe, always and in spite of everything in a new humanity; in God’s own dream, of a new heaven and a new earth where justice will flourish, and peace will reign in our land, in our world.
I believe in the Church, moved by the Spirit to serve all people.
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Frankenstein
The Year 12 production of ‘Frankenstein’ at the Potato Shed Theatre. Read the Performing Arts article on page 12. A Jesuit Partner School
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Canteen Roster Starting 9th June Monday 9th No Canteen Queen’s Birthday Holiday Tuesday 10th M. Dunstan, S. Crawley, M. Heffernan, K. Lazzaro Wednesday 11th C. Ford, D. Thomson, K. Walker, M. Sideris Thursday 12th M. Gill, S. Schwaiger, M. White Friday 13th J. Balmer, S. Roberts, Needed Starting 16th June Monday 16th L. Zanghi, J. Chainski, D. Occipinti Tuesday 17th L. Vella, C. Duncan, L. Scott
Club Italia Excursion Last Friday Club Italia Excursion has seen the Year 8 Italian students being actively involved in various activities under the guidance of the Club Italia members.
Here some student comments:
Students had great fun in learning and playing bocce, despite Mario (one of the club Italia bocce teacher) explaining bocce’s rules in a “tight” regional dialect that even our Italian native speaker teachers would not understand!
“I really enjoyed playing bocce against my fellow classmates and making italian biscuits” Ruby
After a passionate bocce competition, students made Italian sweets and gave their assistance to the Italian chef Carmela during the pizza and gnocchi making process. It has been a great opportunity for our students to have conversations in Italian and listen to some life stories from the Club Italia members. After a delicious lunch, students brought home the gourmet sweets they prepared, for their families. Congratulations to all of the students for having shown an excellent capacity of team work and confidence in engaging themselves in spontaneous Italian conversations with the club members during those activities.
“I really enjoyed playing bocce, it was fun and I learned a lot” Jordana
“I liked the food because it was delicious” Rachel “At the Italian Excursion I really enjoyed the Italian cooking. We got to make Italian Donuts that tasted really good. We got to eat pizzas and pasta and then got gelato after. The food was great. Hope we get to go back again ☺” Rahni “My favourite part about the italian excursion was the cooking because it was really fun and we got to find out a little more about Italian culture and cuisine, not to mention that we also got to eat it afterwards” Rianna Francesco Melli LOTE Italain Teacher
We are also very proud to highlight the exemplary behaviour and manners of our students, who represented Saintt Ignatius College at their best. Congratulations in particular to Oscar Ford who took leadership in the kitchen and has been nominated from Carmela Year 8 Student Master Chef 2014.
Wednesday 18th P. Vaughan, M. Sideris, L. Johnstone, L. Eastwood Thursday 19th P. Bakker, C. Lyon, M. Hallam, M. White Friday 20th No Canteen Student Free Day If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258
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It’s a Sporting Life at Saint Ignatius! Year 10-12 Girls Football Wednesday 14th May Game 1 v Sacred Heart In what was always going to be a tough first up game for Saint Ignatius, heavyweights Sacred Heart started their carnival well steamrolling the Wolves to a 13 . 6. (84) to 0 . 0 . (0) triumph. Sacred Heart has been the standout side in this competition for many years, and the new-look Saint Ignatius group were always going to take a little while to jell, something they did in the next game in frightening style. Best players for Saint Ignatius included strong onballer Bianca Prestipino. Samantha Gravener displayed good control of the footy across the half-back line and Chelsea Farrugia showed some talent on the last line of defence. Game 2 v Kardinia College A brave Saint Ignatius outfit kept its Grand Final aspirations alive with a twelve –point win over Kardinia in the second game of the Senior Girls Football round robin at Ervin Reserve, Newcomb. With their grand final spot in jeopardy after the convincing lost against Sacred Heart in game one, the Wolves survived to win 2 . 1 . 13 to 0 . 2 . 2. In a highly entertaining game, Mrs Smales was pleased with the resilience the team showed it can build, and the growing belief and solidarity within. “We needed that win after that disappointing lost against Sacred Heart,” Mrs Smales said. “I was encouraged by the fact that the players just dug deep and got it done.” The Wolves had been well serviced by the first half efforts of Jessica Vella, Chelsea Holloway and Lauren La Spina. Game 3 v Christian College Christian College held off a fast finishing Saint Ignatius to win the third round blockbuster by 25 points. Christian College raced to a 15-point lead early in the final quarter and never really looked like being beaten from there.
Madeline Clifton finished the game off well , producing her best performance of the carnival. Tiaha Holdsworth and Jessica Vella were able to hold their heads high , while Grace Evenden battled hard along with Nicole Nguyen.
Year 8 Football v Kardinia College: Wednesday 21st May On another magical Autumn day on the Saint Ignatius Main Oval the Year 8 Football team took another important step in becoming a football side who play ‘for and with’ each other. It would seem that the motto of the college this year is not confined to the school yard and the classroom but is beginning to trickle over onto the sporting arena. From the first bounce it was clear that the opposition were going to struggle to stay competitive. Besides not being able to hit the scoreboard Kardinia College did however, battle on gallantly and showed in the second half glimpses of good run and carry across the half back line.
Dylan O’Brien gave off two goals he could have kicked himself, Josh Michels applied a great shepherd to clear the path for a team mate and Ryan McNolty ran 30 metres to congratulate his mate for a good piece of play. These sorts of incidents occurred every quarter and showed the true spirit of school boy football. The day finished with Josh Saltalamacchia, Noah Young, Chris Dineen and Blake McNamara all managing to contribute to the scoreboard and Matson Waring enjoyed a running goal from just inside fifty capping off a great game as captain. A very good effort by the Saint Ignatius team but as their coach pointed out after the game they are yet to be tested with any real intensity and hopefully they will be soon. I have little doubt these lads will rise to the occasion. Mr Caleb Ryan Year 8 Coach
This would have been encouraging for their coaches. There was a debutante for Saint Ignatius, Callum McWaters, and after a genuine welcome from his team mates he quickly showed why he was awarded most courageous at club level in 2013; throwing his body into any contest he could with little regard for his own safety. Dean O’Brien was running through the middle in a straight line all day after being challenged by the coach to play four quarters, which he can safely say he accomplished. With superb supply from Oscar Ford who enjoyed his best game for the season with plenty of hit outs and three nice goals, the midfield were well on top in clearances all day.
Staff members Mr Exton, Mr Wright and Mr Moody enjoying the talented Year 8 football team against Kardinia College.
There was again leadership shown by many of the year 8 boys including Max Ruiter, Matson Waring and Riley Hayden. Peter Kilpatrick attacked the contest with spirit and intent with just as much work shown by the always reliable Blake Mazouris. Perhaps the most pleasing aspect of Wednesday’s game for the Year 8’s was the way the players looked after each other and brought their mates into the game.
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......More Sporting Life at Saint Ignatius Year 7-9 Girls Football Game 1 v Christian College Highton Saint Ignatius continued its recent domination of Christian College, using a withering first-half burst to set up a 90-point victory at Kardinia on Friday 23rd May. Stung into action after CCH got the first few possessions, Saint Ignatius booted ten goals in a row, which saw the Wolves go into their next game against Sacred Heart (B Team) with much confidence. Saint Ignatius spearhead Allie Smith found form, clutching 6 marks and kicking three goals. Kelsey Notting had 18 possessions and four tackles in a strong display for the winners. Game 2 v Sacred Heart (‘B’ Team) Saint Ignatius onballers Sophie Dineen and Montana Holdsworth kicked two game-breaking goals each as the Wolves eclipsed Sacred Heart (B) by 40 points. The Wolves prevailed 8.5.53 to 2.1.13 at Kardinia Oval No.2 to inflict Sacred Heart’s ‘B’ Team to their first defeat of the carnival and deny them a Grand Final spot.
Saint Ignatius defender Lucy Stephens (20 disposals) and onballer Zali Havelberg (23 disposals) were influential, and midfielders Megan Markov and Chloe Barry prominent, as the girls had their win-loss ledger at two-nil. Grand Final v Sacred Heart (‘A’ Team) The Sacred Heart girls pulled off an impressive win to deny the Saint Ignatius girls of their grand final win aspirations. Trailling by only 8 points at half time, the Wolves just couldn’t get enough forward movement from the centre bounce in the last quarter. Tiahna Andree-Jansz, Megan Markov, Holly Milsome and Madeline Searle worked hard. Ruckwoman Madeline Searle was gallant in defeat with her carnival game-high 22 disposals, while Megan Markov battled hard all game. The final score in the end seeing Saint Ignatius only scoring two points to Sacred Heart’s 3.6.24.
Year 9-10 Football v Christian College Wednesday 27th May Christian College Highton has won consecutive Year 9/10 matches, beating Saint Ignatius 4 . 7 . 31 to 7 . 8 . 50 at Queens Park on Tuesday 27th May. Christian College took an early lead and never let it slip despite Saint Ignatius offering a comeback of sorts in the third quarter, reducing a 22-point half-time deficit to what seemed a surmountable three-goal difference at the final break. But it was a case of wasted opportunities for the Wolves who dominated inside 50s but failed to find targets or convert cleanly. While Max Kos found plenty of the ball he only managed one goal, and it seems like the search for a key forward is still on the agenda of Mr Philp’s plan for season 2015. At the other end of the ground, Harry Benson was impressive while Darcy Hewitt found plenty of the ball across the half-back flank.
The Saint Ignatius Year 7-9 Girls Football team sing the college’s theme song loud after their impressive against Christian College
Mr Andrew Philp Year 9/10 Coach and Sports Co-ordinator
Karen Murphy Scholarship The Regional Information and Advocacy Council Inc (RIAC) is inviting applications for the 2015 Karen Murphy Scholarship. The Karen Murphy Scholarship (RIAC) fund offers up to $5,000 to assist secondary and post-secondary students and apprentices with a disability, with the cost of their study or apprenticeship. Applicants must be 15 yrs and over and reside with RIAC’s catchment area, which covers twenty two (22) Local Government Areas in Geelong, regional and rural Victoria and south western NSW. Full details and Application forms are available online at www.riac.org.au or by contacting RIAC on 1800 221 944 or (03) 5822 1944 (if calling from a mobile). The closing date for applications is 30 June 2014.
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LOTE Italian / Art Excursion Early Saturday morning on the 31st of May, Mrs Chris Wood and Signor Berti travelled to Melbourne with a group of six senior Italian and Art students to view the Italian Masterpieces exhibition at the NGV. The holdings of Italian art in the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid are unique and unrivalled in museums outside Italy.
The impressive works featured artists such as Raphael, Correggio, Tiepolo, Michelangelo and three that we had been able to view earlier in the year on the Italy Study Tour: Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese.
The girls were able to enjoy the exhibition followed by a stroll along the river and a gelato. Many thanks to Mrs Wood for informing us about the exhibition and for her assistance and support!
Student Medical Form Parents / Guardians, Any students whose medical information has changed since last completing a Medical Form, please obtain a new Medical Form from the front office and return it at your earliest convenience. This could include a medical condition recently diagnosed; any new medication the student is now taking, updated Doctors information or anything that would be relevant to the health of your child and would assist the school. It is extremely important that the school is aware of any new medical conditions that affect your child to ensure we are able to continue to give appropriate care when needed. Thank you, Office Staff
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Award-winning Excell lives up to her name Saint Ignatius College high achiever Chelsey Excell was one of 282 Victorian students honoured for their 2013 results at the Premier’s VCE Awards ceremony in Melbourne on Tuesday. Chelsey, who was also college co-captain, achieved a perfect score of 50 in food technology, and above 40 in outdoor education and further mathematics. Education Minister Martin Dixon joined Governor of Victoria Alex Chernov to congratulate the students and their teachers and families. “Today is an important opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Victoria’s talented young people,” Mr Dixon said. “These students stand to make significant contributions to Victoria’s future and I wish them all the very best on the next exciting stage of their life journey.” Mr Dixon said this year’s VCE awards ceremony explored the theme of community. “Each student’s success is a credit to their communities. “With support from their principals, teachers and families, these students have successfully completed their VCE and excelled in their studies.”
Chelsey’s 2013 Food and Technology teacher Kristin Williamson was at the ceremony and praised her student’s efforts “Chelsey was both determined and independent and excelled on her theory, practical and folio work,’’ Ms Williamson said. “She had exceptional time planning skills and was able to balance her school and personal life – and let’s not forget she was also college co-captain.’’ A total of 306 awards were presented, including 282 awards for the top students in each VCE subject, three awards for the highest scoring international students, and 21 Top All Round High Achiever Awards for students who received a study score of 46 or above in at least five subjects. Four government school students were among the top all-rounders. For a full list of award recipients, visit education.vic.gov.au/vceawards. Article courtesy of: The Geelong Adveriser Published: Tursday May 1, 2014
Parents & Friends’ Association: Meetings for 2014 The Parents & Friends’ Association cordially invite all those interested to their meetings for 2014 held from 7.30pm onward in the Food Tech Centre on the following dates: Meeting schedule: June Tuesday 17th July Tuesday 15th August Tuesday 19th September Tuesday 16th October Tuesday 21st November Tuesday 18th 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.
Full marks: 2013 VCE High Achiever Award recipient Chelsey Excell scored a perfect 50 in food technology at Saintt Ignatius College at Drysdale, picking up a Premier’s Award
PFA Fundraiser As per last year the Parents and Friends’ Association are ‘Fundraising with Entertainment’. The Entertainment Book has over 400 offers valued at $20,000 which are valid until 1st June 2015 for businesses in Geelong, Surf Coast and Ballarat. Things like 50% off and 2-for-1 offers for the best local restaurants, cafés, attractions, hotel accommodation, travel and much more. 20% of all memberships purchased will be returned to the College. Please see the advert on this page or for more details contact Helen Benjamin on 5251 1136 or benjamin241@iinet.net.au A copy of the 2014/2015 Entertainment Book is on display in the College office. To go directly to the online purchasing page go to: www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/11317f0
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Performing Arts at Saint Ignatius! ‘Be Yourself’ at GPAC I was so proud of our middle school students who performed last week in a play with a strong message to “Be Yourself”. Well done to all the performers and I also congratulate Ms Michelle Chambers and Mrs Marina Brown who were awarded best script. “The enthusiastic performers of the Student Wellbeing Drama Festival shone on stage at GPAC’s Playhouse Theatre last Thursday evening. The talented ensemble of Year 7 and 8 students presented a 10-minute play titled: ‘A Guide to Surviving High School’, which covered how to develop relationships, become involved in extracurricular activities, deal with bullies and ultimately carried the message ‘be yourself’. The students performed a script written by Ms. Brown and Mrs. Chambers and through the rehearsal process students added their own interpretation of the roles they were given. The students were commended on the evening for their humorous performance and excellent behaviour backstage. The festival, run by the Catholic Education Office, is performed at various locations throughout Victoria with each school eligible for ‘special awards’, which will be announced at the end of the month.” Ms Chambers Drama Teacher.
“Frankenstein”
Instrumental Lessons Term 3
“VCE Soirees”
Early this week, many students, staff and parents attended the units 1 and 2 Theatre Studies performance of “Frankenstein”.
There are a few vacancies in instrumental music lessons, so if students are interested in learning an instrument, they are to obtain a form from the front office and return it signed by a parent. These lessons will commence week one of term 3.
The VCE music students are busy rehearsing for the soirees which are being held this month in the potato shed.
Well done to all concerned, students both on stage, behind the scenes and a special thanks to Mr Chris Dainton for his hard work and guidance . Deputy Principal,Mr Lewis, said “It was a stunning performance put on by the students. As a school we are so proud of them and congratulations to Mr Dainton on a wonderful show.” See the gallery of photos on Page 6.
Prepare to Audition During the coming school holidays, there will be a fabulous workshop which will be held in the potato shed. Two of our talented teachers will be taking this workshop. I do encourage students who are interested in the performing arts and need assistance with auditioning to go along. Please see the advertisement.
The Year 11 Soiree will be held on June 16th and the Yr 12 Soiree will be on June 23rd, both at 7pm. The students would be delighted to see family and friends of the college attend. Please email me if you would like to join us on the night. Linda Pape Performing Arts Leader
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Performing Arts at Saint Ignatius!
Prepare to Audition We invite you to work with industry
professionals and get a taste of what it is like to go through the audition process for a professional production.
Work with three stars of stage & screen (Rock of Ages, Chicago, Romeo and Juliet and The Cup) learn a script, rehearse a dance sequence and practise the show tune before presenting this in front of the audition panel.
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Invaluable experience and a lot of fun!
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Three age groups available: 9yrs -12yrs / 13yrs -16yrs / 17yrs - 21yrs Hosted by Geelong favourites, Chelsea Gibb, Amy Lehpamer and Amanda LaBonte
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Book early - numbers are strictly limited
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The Potato Shed Thurs 3rd & Friday 4th July 10am - 3.30pm Booking info - amanda@essentialtheatre.com.au Cost - Prior to June 13th - $60 / Aft June 13 - $80
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Semester One 2014 Examinations Students in Years 9 to 11 inclusive will be undertaking exams in the next few weeks and it is important that they begin revising in preparation for these important assessments.
Year 11 Exams Year 11 exams will commence on Friday June 6th and continue through until Friday June 13th. Formal classes will conclude for these students on Thursday June 5th and resume on Monday June 16th when Unit 2 studies commence. Exams have been scheduled as per the timetable below and when students are not completing actual exams, they will be undertaking supervised study.
Year 9 and 10 Core Exams Year 9 and 10 students will undertake core subject exams between Tuesday June 10th and Thursday June 12th inclusive.
On each day, there will be two core subject exams as per the timetable displayed and two lessons in the middle of each day set aside for exam revision. These exams form part of the subject assessment at both levels. There will be no scheduled classes for Year 9 or 10 students on the days when exams are being conducted.
GAT exam All Year 12 students as well as Year 11 acceleration students undertaking a Unit 3/ 4 subject study will be required to complete the GAT exam on Wednesday June 11th. Mr. Andrew Smith, VCE Coordinator, has already distributed a letter and brochure regarding this annual exam to students involved. Any additional or specific enquiries need to be directed to him in regard to this matter.
Student Free Day On Friday June 20th, students in Years 7 to 12 will not be required at school. This day has been set aside for exam correction and report preparation. We expect that students at all levels will consult with subject teachers to clarify how best to prepare for upcoming examinations and to ensure that they understand the concepts and content that will be examined. We look forward to your continued support in helping your sons or daughters to ensure that adequate time is set aside for revision while they maintain a healthy balance between study, school work and extra-curricular activities. Annette Chidzey Head of Teaching and Learning
Year 9 Exam Week Timetable Date
Period 1 and 2
Period 3 and 4
Period 5 and 6
Tuesday June 10th
English
Exam revision Year 9 home rooms
Science
Wednesday June 11th
Mathematics
Exam revision Year 9 home rooms
Health & PE
Thursday June 12th
Religious Education
Exam revision Year 9 home rooms
Humanities
Friday June 20th
Student Free Day
Student Free Day
Student Free Day
Year 10 Exam Week Timetable Date
Period 1 and 2
Period 3 and 4
Period 5 and 6
Tuesday June 10th
English
Exam revision Year 10 home rooms
Humanities
Wednesday June 11th
Health and PE
Exam revision Year 10 home rooms
Science
Thursday June 12th
Religious Education
Exam revision Year 10 home rooms
Mathematics
Friday June 20th
Student Free Day
Student Free Day
Student Free Day
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Year 11 Exam Week Timetable Date
Period 1 and 2
Period 3 and 4
Period 5 and 6
Friday June 6th
English
English
Religion Education
Monday June 9th
Queen’s Birthday
Queen’s Birthday
Queen’s Birthday
Tuesday June 10th
Maths Methods (1)
Business Management History LOTE (Italian)
Food Technology Legal Studies Theatre Studies
Wednesday June 11th (GAT)
Health and Human Development
Literature Studio Arts Systems Engineering
Biology Media Studies
Thursday June 12th
Psychology
Music Performance Physics
Chemistry
Friday June 13th
LOTE (Indonesian) Visual Communications
Physical Education
Maths Methods (2) General Maths
Monday June 16th
Unit 2 Classess Commence
Unit 2 Classess Commence
Unit 2 Classess Commence
Key Points
l Year 11 exams will be held from Friday June 6th to Friday June 13th inclusive. l Formal teaching for Semester 1 will conclude on Thursday June 5th. l There will be NO exams on Monday June 9th [Queen’s birthday holiday]. l All multiple class exams will be held at a common time during the exam period. l All Year 11 exams will be conducted in allocated rooms determined by the timetabler. l Students not doing an exam, will be undertaking supervised private study. l Year 11 exams needs to be organised, copied and handed to VCE Coordinator by Friday May 30th .
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INSIGHTS Building parent-school partnerships
WORDS Michael Grose
Helping kids leapfrog their difficulties with these 5 ideas A parent’s attitude to their child’s difficulties will determine how successfully they meet and overcome many of the obstacles and hurdles they meet. Whether it’s going to school for the first time, making new friends or even going to school camp, children often experience difficulties that they need to overcome. When children overcome problems and deal with unpleasant situations they learn they are capable, which is the basis of selfesteem and confidence. Children’s resilience is fostered when they overcome problems and manage unpleasant social situations such as teasing or going into new situations. Protecting kids from challenging experiences robs them of chances to learn, develop and grow. Resilient kids look back and draw on skills and understandings they have developed in the past to help them deal with present challenges. For instance, a sixteen year old girl recently revealed how her time spent on a twelve-day adventure camp helped her overcome the homesickness she experienced on a six-month student exchange.
She remembered how on the first day of her school camp she didn’t think she could make it – but she did. She experienced those same doubts early in her exchange but she knew that just as she had coped before she would do so again, but this time in more difficult circumstances. She was drawing on the same resources.
Here are five great parenting ideas to help your kids leapfrog their difficulties: 1 Frame the problem
as a challenge: Frame the difficulty as a challenge rather than a problem. Kids take their cues from their parents so the frame of ‘challenge’ gives kids something to rise to rather than be overwhelmed by.
2 Coach kids to do well: Talk kids through their challenges, give them ideas to cope and manage. Consider rehearsing some skills or language that they may need.
3 Show confidence they
will succeed: Children generally meet their parents’ expectations so make sure your expectations are realistic, positive and supportive of their feelings.
4 Give kids a chance: Allow kids to approach challenges in their own way without constantly checking on them. Your nervousness is definitely catching.
5 Celebrate their success: Even if they were partially successful, such as they went to school camp for two out of the three days, then praise their efforts. They’ve got a great building block for next time. The attitude and approach of parents and teachers will determine how successfully children and young people meet and overcome many of the hurdles they encounter. That attitude needs to be courageous, sensitive and hopeful that your child will meet, and overcome with assistance, all the challenges they encounter.
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Community Notice Board Local up-coming events and sporting club information
spud dance
6.30-9.30pm 13 JUNE . for 12 - 16yr olds .
‘Spooky‘ theme, give-aways, DJs! Just $5 on the door Fully supervised - alcohol, smoke, drug free event 41 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale 3222
Tix on door or call 5251 1998 geelongaustralia.com.au/potatoshed
The Clifton Springs Bowling Club - “The Friendly Club” is located at Spring Street, Clifton Springs, on the Southern shore of Corio Bay, on the Bellarine Peninsula and immediately west of the Clifton Springs golf course. Ample parking is available adjacent to the Club. Our Club is fully licensed with full kitchen facilities. All staffing is by members as volunteers. New Members: Young, up and coming and experienced bowlers are most welcome and are afforded free coaching by our qualified and capable coaches. Loan bowls are available for beginners at no cost. Membership fee is $170 for full members, $20 for social and junior members. The Club was established in 1977 to conduct, promote and administer bowls within the local area and through our affiliation with the Geelong Bowls Region (GBR), the Club enters competitive teams in Saturday and Mid-Week Pennant during a bowling season from September to March each year. In addition to competitive bowls we conduct social bowls on Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday throughout the year. Our membership is over 170 with excellent clubroom facilities for both bowling and entertaining. Three (3) greens adequately cater for competitive, social and tournament bowling: Tiftdwarf grass, synthetic surface and carpet. The Clifton Springs Bowling Club is very community minded and events like “Barefoot Bowls” and “Bowls With It” are held periodically to encourage the local community to experience the challenges of this increasingly popular game of bowls.
Club contact: Club 5251 3555; Email: cliftonspringsbowls@bigpond.com Peter Teggelove, Director, 5251 3257; Alec Baulch, Admin Director: 5251 3564; Jan Townsend, Match Committee: 5251 3106
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School Calendar June 2014 Thursday 5th Year 11 - 12 Arts Excursion Top Arts Exhibition Thursday 5th Science Competition Deakin University Thursday 5th Sorry Day Ceremony College Basketball Courts Friday 6th
Year 11 Exams Start
Monday 9th Student Free Day Queen’s Birthday Holiday Tuesday 10th
Year 9 and 10 Exams Start
June 2014 Tuesday 17th Parents and Friends’Association Meeting Food technology Room 7.00pm to 9.00pm Friday 20th Student Free Day Correction / Report Writing Monday 23rd
Year 10 Work Experience Week
Monday 23rd Year 9 Guest Speaker St. Thomas Church, P1 & 2 Monday 23rd Year 12 VCE Music Soiree Potato Shed 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Wednesday 11th GISSA Year 7 & 8 Winter Sports Round 5
Tuesday 24th
Immunisation
Wednesday 11th Year 12 Winter Ball Sacred Heart College, Retreat Road.
Tuesday 24th
Year 12 ‘Looking After Your Mate’
Wednesday 11th Public Speaking Concert Drama Room Friday 13th VCC Basketball (Inter) Werribee Monday 16th Year 11 VCE Music Soiree Potato Shed 7.00pm to 9.30pm Monday 16th Year 10 Debating Geelong Grammar Tuesday 17th Year 11 VCAL Barwon Prison Excursion Barwon Prison
Tuesday 24th Year 12 Healy Excursion The Arena Wednesday 25th Year 12 PE Excursion Exercise Research Australia Thursday 26th Musical Performance Excursion Regent Theatre, Melbourne Thursday 26th
Year 11 Fit to Drive Workshop
Friday 27th Last Day of Term 2 Students dismissed at 2.05pm Buses start leaving: 2.13pm
Tuesday 17th Year 7 Music Concert Potato Shed 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Look for the Calendar available through the new Saint Ignatius College Phone App. Available for Android and iPhone T IGNATIUS COLLEGE SAIN
Saint Ignatius College Geelong
27 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale, Victoria. 3222 E: info@ignatius.vic.edu.au T: 03 5251 1136 www.ignatius.vic.edu.au A Jesuit Partner School
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