Tidings 20 November 2023
Edition Eleven
Upcoming Events
November
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Year 10 Exams Year 7 Healthy Relationships Program
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Year 10 Exams Year 7 Healthy Relationships Program
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Year 10 Exams
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Year 10 Exams
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Year 10 Academic Feedback Day Year 12 Graduation Mass and Awards (Commence at 3pm)
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Year 10s Last Day Year 10 Community Day (High Tea)
December 5
End of Year Mass Year 12 Formal
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Christmas Concert
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Last Day of Term Year 7-11 Awards Tidings Distributed
Principal’s Message
We are on the home run for 2023! Our senior students have now completed exams (Week 6) and our Year 12 students have fulfilled all elements necessary to complete their secondary education. To help them celebrate this significant milestone, Year 12s submitted suggestions for fun activities to see out their final week of school. Given that they still needed to focus on learning for the final lessons, and exam preparation, these activities needed to be fun, without impacting their ability to focus on their academic targets or causing disruption to other students or the smooth running of the College. I want to publically acknowledge and commend all our Year 12s: they entered into the spirit of celebration with joy and collegiality. The ‘bling’ on their uniforms for a day was something to behold, and while sequins, feathers, gems and ribbon doesn’t sound restrained, their creative efforts brought joy to the whole community. There was the lunch BBQ we hosted for both St Clare’s and St Edmund’s and the Friday breakfast cooked by our maintenance and teaching staff. Students projected into the dress code of their future professions and brought their materials to school in “anything but a school bag”. The last week culminated in the final Year 12 assembly and, as expected, brought the mixed emotions of joy of the end of schooling and sadness at ….. the end of schooling. While some Year 12s feel it is a time of loss of connection with their peers and their teachers, they are all welcome to stay connected through our Alumni and this is a time when social media is a real positive, allowing the girls to stay connected with their cohort and with other students. We will finish the celebrations with the Graduation on 28 November and Formal on 5 December. Not forgetting that final official certificates will be released by the BSSS and can be collected from St Clare’s on Tuesday and Wednesday, 12 & 13 December, between 2:00-5:00pm. Our Year 10 students enter their exams this week (Week 7) and we celebrate the end of their junior schooling with a High Tea at the Hyatt the following week. I encourage each Year 10 student to reflect on one or two Year 12 students they know (a connection that will be greatly enhanced from 2024 with the vertical pastoral groups) and reflect on the efforts and successes of these girls brought about through dedicated study; contributions to the life of the College e.g. through sport, social justice, arts; and their pride in the College. Each student in Year 10 is a valuable contributor to the St Clare’s community and I hope that their focus continues to the final date of school for them – 29 November. There are a number of special workshops being run after exams that aim to further our students’ knowledge and skill in how to study effectively (so important when Year 11s have ‘free’ lessons), to research and understand senior processes. There are also critical dates for data checking exams and finalisation of Year 10 Certificates. It can be a bit of a struggle for students in Years 7-9 to remain focussed when there are events, celebrations and departures of the older girls. It is important that all students attend school every day (bad habits can be created very easily) and they all need to be in the best physical and mental state to be successful learners in the final weeks. To assist our dedicated teachers and Pastoral Care leaders, it would greatly assist if parents could ensure: •
No phones in bedrooms at night time – some families have an 8pm curfew for phones to be on the kitchen bench
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Ensuring the girls eat breakfast before heading to school
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Catch the earliest school bus that gets them most quickly to school – minimize time at interchanges
I hope to see you at one of end of year functions. Invitations to our end of year Advent Mass and our final Awards ceremony will be with you shortly. Ann Cleary Principal
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Year 12 Farewell Graduation 3
Class of 2023 The St Clare's alumnae have made a big difference to those in the community near and far. We look forward to seeing what our class of 2023 will do in the years to come.
Medben Aboy
Maria Anousa
Medben is planning to take a gap year and work part-time.
Maria plans to study a Bachelor of Nursing at UC.
Seerat Ahmed
Vania Asadi
Seerat plans to study a Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Autonomous Systems) at UOW.
Vania will complete a gap year, working full time before furthering her education.
Kate Alexander
Christina Badawi
Kate is unsure of her plans for 2024.
Christina plans to study a Diploma or a Bachelor of Design.
Tylah Baker Nicole Andersson Nicole plans to work fulltime in 2024.
Tyler will be studying a flexible double degree of Bachelor of Medical Science and Science at ANU.
Helena Angelos Helena plans to move to Brisbane and attend QUT studying a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Marketing.
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Taylah Barbaro Taylah plans to work fulltime in the Public Service.
Tidings – 2023
Mia Barry
Ava Boyes
Mia plans to study a Double Degree in Law and Business HRM at the University of Canberra.
Ava will go to the USA to participate in College Basketball and complete a Bachelor of Applied Science.
Zoe Bellingham
Chloe Brassil
Zoe plans to complete a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Sociology at ANU.
Chloe will complete a gap year, working full-time in the Public Service before studying Radiography.
Sarah Bennett
Sophie Brennan
Sarah plans to study a Bachelor of Exercise Science at Bond University in Queensland.
Sophie plans to study a Bachelor of Forensic Science at Griffith University at Nathan Campus in Brisbane.
Samantha Black
Adriana Brkic
Samantha plans to work full-time while studying Community Service.
Adriana is still exploring her options for 2024.
Halle Blewitt
Angelina Brown
Halle is completing a Certificate III as an Electrotechnology Electrician.
Angelina plans to study a Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science at UC.
Anna Bolton
Elvy Buckley
Anna will commence fulltime work within the Public Service.
Elvy plans to study film and music producing at SEA Sydney.
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Class of 2023 Imogen Bull Imogen plans to defer University to work as a Learning Support Assistant at a Primary School.
Erin Burstow
Lauren hopes to study Bachelor of Medical Imaging and Radiology at UC.
Liberty Collins
Erin hopes to complete a Cert IV in Hospitality Management at CIT, and complete a Bachelor Degree in Hopsitality Management.
Liberty plans to take a gap year working fulltime before completing a Bachelor of Justice Studies.
Charleigh Byrne
Heidi Croke-Myers
Charleigh plans to join the Royal Australian Navy.
Heidi plans to work full-time in 2024.
Sophie Campbell Sophie plans on doing a gap year in the Public Service before completing a Bachelor of Psychology.
Lily Christensen Lily plans to complete a Diploma of Nursing at CIT. She will then go on to University for a Bachelor of Nursing.
Abbey Christou Abbey is planning to work full-time in the Public Service.
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Lauren Codd
Sophie Crossley Sophie will be working fulltime in the Public Service.
Abigail Cubitt Abigail will be studying a Bachelor of IT and Bachelor of Languages at ANU.
Emily Currie Emily will complete the UC Connect program and will then undertake a Bachelor of Nursing.
Tidings – 2023
Talia Da Silva Talia hopes to work as a LSA in a Primary School, as well as working in Childcare.
Amy Darby Amy plans to study a Double Degree in Business and Design at Griffith University, Gold Coast.
Maggie Dickens Maggie hopes to work full-time in a gap year before studying Media and Marketing at UC.
Nia Dritsas Nia plans to study a Double Degree in Interior Design/ Architecture and Business.
Abigail Davidson
Malack Elhag
Abigail is taking a gap year, working in London whilst traveling Europe. She will study Nursing or Social Work in the following years.
Malack plans on studying a Bachelor of Sports Management at the UC.
Sophie Davis Sophie plans to study a Bachleor of Forensic Science at university.
Alysa Enchong Alysa plans to travel and explore her options in 2024.
Carmen Estanillo Ella Dawes Ella will be studying a Bachelor of Science at ANU.
Jamie Diaz Jamie plans to attend the ANU to study a Bachelor of Computing, while pursuing her creative interests.
Carmen plans to have a gap year travelling before attending University to study a Bachelor of International Relations.
Abigail Everett Abigail hopes to work full-time in the Public Service before studying at UC.
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Class of 2023 Katelyn Everett Katelyn plans to take a gap year. She will then complete a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) at UC, specialising in Physical Education.
Elly plans to take a gap year and work full-time.
Juanita Exon
Mackenzie Graham
Juanita hopes to work at the National Museum in Canberra.
Mackenzie plans to study a Bachelor of Political Science at ANU.
Abbey Folo
Rose Graham
Abbey hopes to attend University of Sydney to study Psychology.
Rose plans to work full-time during a gap year before attending University in 2025.
Lili Galvin
Charlotte Guthrie
Lili plans to study a Bachelor of Communication and Media, Journalism, in Queensland.
Charlotte will be studying a Double Degree in a Bachelor of Astrophysics and Economics at ANU.
Jallamara Gardner Jallamara will be completing a double degree of Social Work and Law, studying at ACU.
Molly Girvan Molly plans to work fulltime as a disability support liasion.
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Elly Goodwin
Ruby Haberle Ruby will be taking a gap year to travel before joining the Public Service.
Kobi Hackett Kobi will be moving to the UK to work in 2024.
Tidings – 2023
Jada Hall
Bente Helgeby
Jada plans to take a gap year, working full-time in the public service before completing a Bachelor of Business.
Bente plans to study a Bachelor of Science at ANU.
Charli Hall Charli plans on taking a gap year, working full-time before commencing studies at University.
Loucia Hanns
Jenna Hempstead Jenna plans to study a Bachelor of Science at ANU.
Emily Hickey
Loucia plans to join the Army to become a Military Police Solider, specialising in forensics and investigations.
Emily plans to take a gap year and work full-time on Hamilton Island before studying Digital and Event Marketing.
Abbey Hanscombe
Emily Holdom
Abbey plans to study a Bachelor of Science at ANU.
Emily will be taking a gap year before applying to NIDA or WAAPA for Performing Arts.
Charlotte Hargreaves
Peytan Hughes
Charlotte will work full-time in the Public Service.
Peytan plans to join the Royal Australian Air Force.
Tori Hayes Tori plans to take a gap year, working full-time before furthering her studies at University.
Imogen Johnston Imogen will be studying a flexible Double Degree of Bachelors of Law and possibly Medical Science at ANU.
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Class of 2023 Laura Johnston Bailey Laura plans to take a gap year and work full-time, before studying Business at University.
Yasmin Kanellopoulos Yasmin plans on studying a Bachelor of Business Marketing at university while working full-time in the fitness industry.
Isabella plans to study a Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education at ACU.
Hannah Levy Hannah plans to take a gap year in Japan, then apply for the Air Force as a chef.
Audrey Keillor
Isabelle Listar
Audrey plans to study a Bachelor of Medical Imaging at UC.
Isabelle will be studying a Bachelor of Commerce at ANU.
Kaitlyn Kelly
Eleni Lolesio
Kaitlyn plans to complete a Double Degree in Psychology and Justice Studies at UC.
Eleni plans to study a Double Degree of Criminology and Psychology at Bond University.
Ruby Kelly Ruby plans on moving to Cairns to work at a Boarding School.
Katherine Kneeshaw Katherine plans to study at AIE (Academy of Interactive Entertainment) for 3D Animation and Modelling.
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Isabella Laria
Halle Lutz Halle will complete a Cert IV in Childcare and then au pair, hopefully travelling the world.
Tiffany Macdonald Tiffany hopes to work fulltime in a gap year before studying Midwifery.
Tidings – 2023
Frances Malone
Gracie Miller
Frances will be studying a Bachelor of Medical Science at ANU before completing a Doctorate of Medicine and Surgery also at ANU.
Gracie will be participating in a gap year program in the UK, working at Amesbury Prep School.
Alanah Martin
Sophia Mills
Alanah plans to relocate to QLD and take a gap year.
Sophia hopes to complete a Double Degree in Business and Psychology at UC, while working as a LSA.
Charlotte Mathew Charlotte hopes to study Nursing at ACU and eventually specialise in Midwifery.
Claire McCormack Claire has an early entry to study a Bachelor of Psychology (honours) at ANU.
Layla McLaughlin Layla hopes to study a Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science at the UC.
April Miller April will be completing a Diploma of Interior Design at CIT.
Giselle Morabito Giselle plans to study a Bachelor of Edcuation (Primary) at UC.
Kiarra Morgan Kiarra will be completing a Cert IV in Animal Care at CIT.
Lara Myers Lara will be studying a Double Degree in Business Management and Communications and Sports Media at UC.
Zoe Napier Zoe plans to study either a Bachelor of Psychology or Education at UC.
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Class of 2023 Samantha Nealon Samantha plans to study a Bachelor of Education (Primary) at UC.
Tess O’Grady Tess will be taking a gap year in England working as a camp assistant & travelling in Europe, before furthering her study.
Claudia Osborne Claudia hopes to complete a Cert IV and Diploma of Community Services at CIT, before studying a Bachelor of Social Work at ACU.
Amelia Quirk Amelia plans to complete a gap year in England. After that, she will complete Bachelor of Arts and Communications at the University of Wollongong.
Olivia Radulovich Olivia plans to study a Double Degree of a Bachelor of Psychology and a Bachelor of Business at UC.
Milly Ratcliffe Milly plans to study a Double Degree of Early Childhood and Education (Primary) at either ACU or UC.
Evangeline Osborne Evangeline will be studying a Bachelor of Music at ANU. In addition, she plans to conduct the WVYC’s Junior Ensemble.
Chelsea Powell Chelsea plans to work fulltime job while completing a Cert III in Beauty Services at CIT.
Maarij Qasim Maarij will be taking a gap year and then hopes to further her study in Medicine.
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Ellie Reeves Ellie plans to study a Bachelor of Nursing at ACU.
Sophie Reis Sophie plans to study a Bachelor of Nursing at ACU.
Katie Rivers Katie plans to attended University in 2024.
Tidings – 2023
Ivana Rodriguez
Hannah Sharman
Ivana will be studying a flexible Double Degree in a Bachelor of Psychology and Commerce at ANU.
Hannah plans to study a Bachelor of Arts at ANU.
Georgia Roughley Georgia plans to work full time in a gap year and complete a Backelor of Arts in Sydney in 2025.
Charlotte Royal Charlotte plans to take a gap year and work full-time.
Carolyn Sisley Carolyn will be studying a Double Degree of a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Arts at ACU in Melbourne.
Bella Skrtic Bella will be working fulltime in the Public Service.
Amelia Ryan
Sophie Smith
Amelia is unsure of her plans for 2024.
Sophie plans to study a Bachelor of Primary and Early Education at UC.
Penelope Ryan Penelope plans to study a Double Degree in Commerce and Laws at UC.
Josephine Sander Josephine plans to study a flexible Double Degree in Arts and Design at ANU.
Adelie Spiluttini Adelie plans to study and work full-time in 2024.
Isabella Spurrett Bella will complete a gap year in England and hopes to complete a flexible Double Arts, Social Sciences, Business and Science Degree at ANU.
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Class of 2023 Sophia Sykes Sophia plans to study a Bachelor of Human Resources at the University of Sydney.
Rose Taylor Rose plans to complete a Bachelor of International Relations at ANU.
Sarah Temple Sarah plans to work in the Public Service before studying either a Bachelor of Business or a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary).
Alicia Thomas Alicia hopes to complete a gap year working fulltime before studying Occupational Therapy.
Tahlia plans to become an APS 5 in the Public Service and to travel overseas.
Louise Val Louise plans to study a Degree of Social Work.
Charlotte Velnaar Charlotte will be taking a gap year, working full-time before moving interstate to commence professional fulltime dance.
Sage Webb Sage plans to study a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) at ICMS.
Iliana Tozzi
Poppy Wellington
Iliana is excited to see where the future takes her, and plans to travel overseas and visit family in Italy.
Poppy plans to take a gap year, working full-time as an LSA in a Primary School before commencing a Bachelor of Education (Primary).
Alicia Trevethan Alicia plans on taking a gap year to work full-time in the public service before attending University in 2025.
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Tahlia Tupper-James
Camryn Wilder Camryn hope to pursue different work options and experiences the opportunities in life.
Tidings – 2023
Brydie Williams Brydie hopes to work in the Public Service; Health and Aged Care, while complete her Cert III in Beauty.
Grace Worley Grace plans on doing a Double Degree of a Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability and Law and ANU.
Hannah Zutt Hannah plans to study a Bachelor of Education (Primary) at UC.
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SWITCH I do not joke when I tell my friends and colleagues that I have the best job in the world. When I began my time at the College I started a journey to ensure that the young women we work with had opportunities to enter a pipeline that can lead to a career in STEM. The national shortage of women in STEM industries is a driving force for the work I do. Luckily anything to do with STEM is FUN! The students I work with have the support of my colleagues and the leadership of the College as they pursue avenues in a variety of STEM activities. Close to my heart is SWITCH. SWITCH is the St Clare’s Women in IT and Communications Hub. Formed in 2014, the extra-curricular club provides students with an opportunity to work on technology projects, enter competitions and learn with each other as they explore STEM skills and concepts. The opening of the Maker Space in the San Damiano
Learning Commons has provided a home and resources for SWITCH projects. SWITCH provides a pathway to careers in STEM and an opportunity for students continue working with technologies if their elective rotation in Digital Technologies is complete. In 2023 SWITCH has grown to 17 members with space for more. Students have opportunities presented to them such as the VEX Robotics competition, ACTURA Space and Ocean Schools, International Women’s Day Technology luncheons, the NRMA Future of Transport Challenge, entry in the AIIA iAwards, running workshops in robotics for our feeder schools, the Australian Science and Engineering Fair, as well as interstate and international travel opportunities. The SWITCH team has previously won regional robotics championships, qualified for, and won national competitions and volunteered at international events.
In 2022 the team won the She Maps Drone Tournament of the Year. This years’ success has included the Year 9 members winning the ACT iAwards with their “Light up the Roads” concept to illuminate handheld road signs for traffic controllers. The Year 7 students won the Teamwork Champion award at the VEX IQ regional competition and have now been invited to the US Create Open Robotics Competition in Omaha, Iowa in 2024. There is joy and freedom in an allgirls environment where students have the chance to experiment and learn without pressure and with support from other like-minded students and teachers. These opportunities wouldn’t be possible without the strong support St Clare’s College has from industry mentors and partners. The SWITCH students know they have people in industry to look up to and seek advice from. Mrs Sarah Louise Macdonald from Synergy Group has been mentoring the young women at the College for many years and has been one of our students’ strongest supporters. Sarah Louise has even personally donated funds to support international trips to ensure the students’ costs are lowered as they explore the opportunities to them in other countries. She provides advice, encouragement and makes connections with industry for our staff and our students. Mr Greg Boorer from Canberra Data Centres has generously provided funding this year to assist the SWITCH teams to attend the National iAwards and is again providing support for the Year 7 Robotics team to travel to the United States in 2024 for the US Create Open Robotics Championship.
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The cost of travel is one of the most prohibitive elements of interstate and international events and without the support of industry partners like CDC the teams would be unable to attend. The students see the impact that the support of the IT industry firsthand and feel that the work they do is important and valued by the people that they will possibly be seeking employment with in coming years. Dr Megan Clark AC is Chair of the Advisory Board of the Australian Space Agency. Dr Clark has provided personal support for the students who will be travelling to the United States in 2024 and send the following message to the students: “Congratulations to you all for winning the Canberra Goulburn Teamwork Championship in VEX IQ regional finals and earning your place to compete in the US Open Robotics Championship in Omaha, Iowa in 2024. I hope you enjoy working together and solving some really tough challenges. It is good to push ourselves to do the hard things. When we master those hard things we can then use them to make the world a better place. I hope you bring the best of yourselves and of Australia into this international championship. I look forward to hearing of your achievements.”
Our students have support as well from WIC (Women in ICT) and are invited to attend their events and participate in their work experience programs. The students see strong role models who continue to advocate for women in the IT industry. Elaine Ohlmus and Imogen Polden are the students who won the VEX IQ Regional Teamwork Championship and have been invited to the US. They said the following about the support provided by our industry mentors: “It’s a big opportunity to be able to travel to the United States and compete over there. It’s great that a role model has sponsored us to be able to travel. It’s very exciting!! We are inspired to do things in STEM and then we want to be inspiring to others.” - Imogen “It’s awesome having a strong female figure like Dr Clark support us to become strong female figures just like her. Her support is helping us travel and turn our work in robotics into something that we can use to help other people.” Elaine
“Thanks to Mrs Major’s Women in Stem club, I discovered my passion for building things. Academically I always struggled with math but when it came to building and coding, I was addicted, as I’m sure Mrs Major would second that. The trip to ACTURA Space School was like basically a “finally” moment when I knew this is what I want to do. I bought a NASA hoodie and a snow globe from the trip which sit on my desk or I wear sometimes to remind me what I’m working for. The idea of space travel and exploration are so mind boggling incredible and I want so much to be a part of that project. Despite my academic and personal setbacks, I think just seeing what my future is going to be, has made me so much more passionate than anything and my heart is entirely set on going back as an employee.” In 2024 SWITCH will celebrate its tenth year. All students are welcome to join and work with us. SWITCH meets in the Maker Space on Monday at lunchtime. Juliette Major Leader of Learning – ICT and Innovation
Mandeep Kaur is a St Clare’s alumni now studying robotics engineering at RMIT. She recently wrote the following about her opportunities in SWITCH.
The Canberra Southern Cross Club Community Rewards Grants provided quarterly sponsorship to assist the teams with registration costs and robotics parts. CSCC Members can elect to support the St Clare’s SWITCH Robotics Team with their membership and 7.5% of members’ spending at the clubs goes towards the community rewards grant. Grazing at Gundaroo has a personal connection to the College with Kurt and Tanya Neumann’s daughter being part of SWITCH. Grazing assisted with sponsorship for team tour shirts when the students travelled to Adelaide for the iAwards National event.
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Mission and Ministry On Wednesday 25 October we held our annual Charity and Leadership Handover assembly. Each charity that we have supported in 2023 was given a token basket of donations from the House Leaders, Vinnies Captain or Social Justice Captain. Throughout Weeks 1 to 3 of this term we have been collecting suitable donations for Home in Queanbeyan, Karinya House, MacKillop House, Marymead and St Vincent de Paul and gaining points towards the Spirit Cup. We thank the College community for these generous donations that were gratefully accepted by each of our charities along with money raised throughout the year. We look forward to working more closely with each of these charities along with the Farm at Galong, Caritas Australia and Catholic Missions in 2024. On Friday 27 October all students involved in Mission and Ministry activities throughout 2023 came together for a Thanksgiving Afternoon Tea. Each Mission and Ministry team – Music, Social Justice, Vinnies and Youth Ministry presented an overview of the years activities followed by thank you‘s to our Year 12 students and in particular our outgoing captains; Emily Holdom, Evangeline Osborne, Sophie Smith for Music, Mackenzie Graham for Social Justice, Claudia Osborne for Vinnies and Audrey Keillor for Youth Ministry. On behalf of all members of these teams we thank them sincerely for their dedication, commitment, enthusiasm, and determination to make these teams function so successfully within our community. You have all been inspirational leaders and your legacy will live on within our community for many years to come. We also took time to welcome our incoming captains Imogen Baggoley for Music, Georgia Andrighetto for Social Justice and Julia Norgrove for Youth Ministry. We wish then every success in 2024 as they take on these important roles within our community. Marie Manning Mission and Ministry Coordinator
End of Year Arts Exhibition If you encountered a life-sized cardboard whale to crawl inside, creative remakes of popular films, and a menagerie of mythical creatures, you may have wandered into the San Damiano Learning Commons last week. The end of year exhibition remains the highlight of an eventful year that allows us to recognise and celebrate the work of our Media Arts, Photography and Visual Art students. From thought-provoking installations, traditional artworks, photography, and film, students proved that art can be a powerful medium for communicating meaning, building bridges and breaking barriers. Each piece reflected not only the technical skill but also the deep emotions, social commentary, and personal stories of the artists behind them. I would like to personally acknowledge the amazing Visual Arts Department, Adam Buck, Olivia Lebihan and Heidi Strachan. The team worked tirelessly to ensure the success of this exhibition while I was on unexpected leave. Special thanks also to Phil Coe, Cherly Talbot and the Maintenace Team, MJ Logan and The Learning Commons staff for their assistance in this massive endeavour. At St Clare’s College, we are privileged to be a part of a community that values and supports the creative arts so highly. Finally, a huge congratulations to all our talented artists, photographers, and media makers. May your artistic endeavors continue to inspire, provoke thought, and bring joy to those who have the privilege of experiencing your work. Larinda Knight Leader of Learning- Visual Arts
Performing Arts Year 12 Drama Performance On Friday 3 November, the Year 12 Drama class presented their senior Production. The students that presented created a phenomenal performance. The production elements, characterisation and execution of this piece were at such a professional standard, you would think that it was a professional touring group performing. Congratulations to these students!
Combine Colleges Band Our Combined Colleges Band had an open rehearsal in the main quad to share their wonderful sounds with our wider community. It was a lovely way for both staff and students to start their day and celebrate all the hard work our band had been putting in behind the scenes. We are looking forward to more open rehearsals in this space!
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Year 8 Reflection Day On Wednesday 1 November, all of Year 8 participated in their reflection day based on our Liturgical Theme “Understanding the gifts bestowed on us by God”. We started the day with some “get to know you” activities followed by a very interesting seminar presented to us by Becks from Your Choicez. The seminar focussed on the importance of establishing strong, healthy relationships in our lives and covered a range of intriguing topics like staying safe online and showing empathy towards others. The afternoon session included an inspiring video, “The Butterfly Circus,” all about overcoming challenges, followed by group discussion on the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit.
Mrs Manning led us in a liturgy where we picked a fruit of the Holy Spirit that we need to work on and made a commitment to act this out in our daily interactions. We finished the day by creating personalised bags to put our Vinnies Christmas gifts in for Vinnies Joeys. All in all, the day was a huge success! Julia and Georgia Year 8 SRC
Senior Performing Arts Trip Our annual Performing Arts excursion took the senior dance, drama and music students to Sydney to view Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and the 20th anniversary performance of Wicked the musical. Each year this trip offers our students the opportunity to view live works that combine all skill sets taught in the classroom and seen through to a professional setting. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience for all! Floriade This year St Clare’s College had over 90 students perform at Floriade. Dance students from Years 9-12 (including Mrs Pearce’s Dance Ensemble) presented their student led works, inspired by this year’s theme “Floral Wonderland”. Our combined college Band also performed a number of pieces they have been working on over the last year. This performance was a first for some of our students and we are incredibly proud of how brave they were in front of a live audience. They represented the very best of our wonderful school.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student group On Friday 22 September, St Clare’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student group and guests gathered for a pizza and painting afternoon. The painting workshop was led by Mrs Katrina Cambridge, Teaching and Learning Officer for Aboriginal Education at Catholic Education. We painted gum leaves using a variety of colours and techniques, which were arranged into the beautiful artwork (pictured). It was a fun, relaxed afternoon focused on friendship and sharing of culture. Michelle Burg Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Contact Person
Defence School Mentor In Week 5, the St Clare’s Defence community encouraged the school to join them to craft poppies and write postcards to deployed personnel. The poppies were displayed on the windows of the Learning Commons and we talked about the sacrifices made by serving personnel to step out of their day to day lives and be deployed. On Friday the 10th, the school commemorated Remembrance Day by taking part in a whole school service and a minute of silence led by Year 8 students, Charlee McIntyre, Julia Butler and Matilda Rootes. At lunch on Friday there was a military display which allowed students the opportunity to explore some of the equipment used in World War One and compare it to some items that are issued today. The memorabilia was generously lent to the school by the Australian War Memorial. Thank you to the students that created the poppies, they made a beautiful display. Alice Coleman Defence School Mentor
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Year 10 Food Tech Our talented Year 10 Food Technology students invited staff to comment on their assessment cakes and pick their top 3 cakes. All cakes were beautifully decorated and it was evident that a lot of work had gone into them. Congratulations Year 10 on your creativity and effort.
Languages Year 10 Italian Year 10 Italian students were treated to an authentic Italian lunch today at Il Colosseo Italian Street Food at Fyshwick markets. The students got the opportunity to use their language in a real-life situation, ordering their pizza in Italian. This delicious lunch was a fitting way to end the year together. Thank you to the staff at Il Colosseo for allowing the students to put their studies into practise, and for a delightful lunch! WAATI Italian Exchange Program Would you like to host an Italian exchange student? •
Open to all students at St Clare’s College.
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Duration: July and August 2024.
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Student lives with your family full time.
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Students do not need their own room.
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Students speak English and are here to improve their English skills.
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Exchange student will be 15-18 years old; hosting families do not need to have a child in the same year group.
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Families provide meals, activities and outings that your family would normally do.
Italian assistant – Dante Alighieri Society
If you have a son at another high school, you can request to have a male exchange student who would then attend that school.
Subject: Italian
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The program is cost neutral to participating families.
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Host families to be finalised by February 2024.
For further details or to express your interest, please contact Sonia Conte in the Languages Faculty (Sonia.Conte@stcc.act. edu.au)
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WAATI Italian exchange – Sending program The following Year 10 and 11 students are participating in the WAATI Italian Exchange program and will be departing to various parts of Italy on Sunday November 26th. They will spend two months living in an Italian family and attending high school, fully immersing themselves in the Italian language and culture. We would like to wish Siena Goodwin, Olivia Hicks, Chloe Roughley, and Lauren Russell the best of luck as they embark on this exciting adventure.
Name: Alessia Di Antonio
I also speak/ know: English (learner) Why I became a language assistant: The love for my native language and the curiosity to learn about other cultures around the world led me to this country so far from Italy. I have always wanted to travel and get to know new places, looking for situations where I could get involved and that would help me hone my skills. Teaching is a path that, in addition to great challenges, offers me extraordinary opportunities for personal enrichment and enormous rewards every day. The most interesting part of my work is undoubtedly the comparison and search for strategies to adopt to best transmit the language to students. I hope that in these months I can be a valid resource to help spread the teaching of the Italian language and culture as best as possible.
Tidings – 2023
NEWS
Careers VET
Year 12 University Pathways:
St Clare’s and St Edmund’s Career Expo – 4 June, 2024
Education Access Scheme - Students how have had disruption to their school in Years 11 or 12 are encouraged to apply through UAC portal for the Education Access Scheme. Note these applications must be submitted by 23 November. If your daughter requires assistance with this process, she is encouraged to see Mrs Brown urgently.
All parents and students will be invited to our career expo which will provide a multitude of stallholders from varied industries and pathways to assist students in their career decision process.
Congratulations Our students successfully completed minors for their Year 12 studies and have earned credit towards a UC degree, if they choose to follow this path: Psychology - Olivia Radulovich, Anatomy and Physiology – Audrey Keillor, Creative Writing - Lili Galvin and Politics and Democracy - Mia Barry. Congratulations to the three Year 12 students who recently graduated from the UC H-course: Congratulations to our two Year 11 students, Angelina Jexin and Ashley Brine on their acceptance into the UC Fast Forward Program. This program gives the students early offers for their desired courses in Law, mentoring and $2000 on enrolment in 2025. Year 10 H-Course Information Any Year 10 student wishing to apply for the UC or ANU H-Course are open now and accepting applications. These extension/accelerated pathway programs may suit students with an enquiring mind, a desire to develop a relationship with a particular university and/or an interest in a particular subject area. More information can be found here: UC: https://www.canberra.edu.au/campaign/acceleratedpathways-program ANU: https://extension.anu.edu.au/
Canberra Hospital Work Experience Program – Term 2, 2024 (TBC) Students over the age of 15 enrolled at the College who are considering careers in nursing, allied health (such as Occupational Therapy, Radiography etc) or medicine will have the opportunity to engage in work experience at The Canberra. More information will be available early next year. CIT Open Day CIT’s Open Day will be the perfect opportunity for young (and older) people to learn more about how to continue their learning. See link for more details: https://cit.edu.au/ citevents/cit_open_day_2023 Traineeships at St Clare’s We are pleased to be working with AFL Sportsready to provide two traineeship roles to help support young people to gain experience, mentoring and recognised qualifications in a Certificate III in Business. If you know someone who may be interested in these roles, please see the advertisement links to our school message board below. They are also advertised on Seek with applications due by Monday 20 November: Pastoral Care Assistant – https://aflsportsready.com.au/ jobs-board/pastoral-care-assistant-traineeship/
2024 Career Offerings
Inclusive Education Assistant – https://aflsportsready.com. au/jobs-board/inclusive-education-assistant-traineeship/
University of Wollongong Discovery Day – 16 February 2024 Fifteen of our Year 12, 2024 students who are enrolled in a Tertiary package will be attending the UOW Discovery Day to get a taste of university life.
VET Update
University of Canberra Explore Day – May 2024 We are hoping to be able to take all Year 10, 2024 students to UC for a day of exploring UC campus, courses and university life which proved to be a valuable experience for many of our current Year 10 students this year.
I take this opportunity to wish Bridgid Sutton, our Leader of Learning – Vocational Education and Training all the best as she pursues her passions and interests at a new school. She will commence her new role at the end of November. Bridgid will leave a large gap in our VET support but should students need assistance this year, please direct queried to Trish Brown: careers@stcc.act.edu.au Trish Brown LOL Career and Future Pathways
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Weekend Netball WEEKEND NETBALL SEASON 2023 We are extremely proud of our weekend netballers who took to the courts this winter season at South Canberra Netball Association. This year around 180 students played weekend netball across 19 teams, making it the College’s largest cocurricular program. Around 70 volunteer coaches, managers, umpires and staff supported the program and enabled the girls to play each week. The season took place from April to September, without a rain cancellation (or COVID lockdown) in sight! Thank you to our families for their spirit of cooperation to field teams each week, especially when teams were short of players. Special thanks to our coaches, managers and umpires for the time, energy and dedication you give to our players. You are the reason they have the opportunity to play and your efforts are much appreciated. Many thanks to the staff who have organised and supported the program and volunteered their time on Saturdays to support teams – Mrs Sepi Hawke, Mrs Lisa Bourne, Mr David Garrity, Mr Sam Lewis and Mr Josh Freeman. We acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of all teams. We had teams qualify for five out of the seven intermediates and cadets division grand finals – an incredible effort. Special congratulations to our grand finalists: STCC Orioles (Intermediates 2a), STCC Tactix (Intermediates 2b), STCC Steel (Intermediates 3), STCC Giants (Cadets 2) and STCC Firebirds (Cadets 3). An amazing grand final day saw Tactix and Magic claim victories; while Orioles, Steel and Firebirds were valiant runners-up. A great night of celebration was had at the Celebration of Sports event at the College on 2 November, where teams and families came together to celebrate season 2023 and the award winners across all teams. Award winners are listed below. Congratulations to all players and coaches for a great season. Best wishes to our graduating Year 12 players, thank you for your participation and contribution to weekend netball over the years. We look forward to seeing everyone else again next year. Mrs Louise Patton Sports Facilitator TEAM NAME
DIVISION
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
COACH'S AWARD
PLAYER'S PLAYER
COACHES
RESULT
STCC Darters
Intermediate Division 1
Zoe Dutkiewicz
Maeve Leitch
Helena Miller
Meggin Crozier
6th
STCC Magpies
Intermediate Division 1
Sophie Quade
Annabel Serena
Mia Buser
Thalia Coetzee and Sharlae Collins
4th
STCC Jaegers
Intermediate Division 2a
Meg Pisani
Isabella Kelly
Kate van der Plaat
Zoe van der Plaat and Lindsay McArthur
4th
STCC Orioles
Intermediate Division 2a
Amelie Hitchcock
Sienna Powell
Clara Pucci
Sally and Charlotte Hill
Runners-up
STCC Pulse
Intermediate Division 2a
Sophia Lane
Bridget Langford
Mila Franjic
Sarah Cullens
5th
STCC Mystics
Intermediate Division 2b
Emily Harney
Lara Kirk
Lavinia Novakovic
Catherine Charles
6th
STCC Tactix
Intermediate Division 2b
Isabelle Boriani
Antonia Braun
Deni Sison
Hannah Zutt
Winners
STCC Magic
Intermediate Division 3
Karabo Madisha
Lily Smith
Marissa Morabito
Josh Freeman and Sam Lewis
6th
STCC Stars
Intermediate Division 3
Grace O'Sullivan
Sofia Lategui
Milla-Rose Craig
Scarlett Bain and Isla D'Souza
5th
STCC Steel
Intermediate Division 3
Olivia McDonald
Addison Lumley
Jillian Hume
Chelsea Powell
Runners-up
STCC Lightning
Cadets Division 1
Olivia Marando
Emily Bourne
Alannah Culnane
Lauren Catanzariti and Tiffany Taylor
3rd
STCC Swifts
Cadets Division 1
Cammryn Warke
Gabriela Swan
Isabelle Julien
Ava Boyes
6th
STCC Thunderbirds
Cadets Division 1
Lauren Gilbert
Kayley Maguire
Lauren Gilbert
Natalie Stevenson
7th
STCC Giants
Cadets Division 2
Lucy Tokley
Abby Bartkowiak
Amelia Richardson
Melissa Greentree
Winners
STCC Firebirds
Cadets Division 3
Kyrie O'Brien
Sophie McDevitt
Kaylee Schwarz
Lisa Washington
Runners-up
STCC Phoenix
Cadets Division 3
Alexandra Gorton and Charlee Doherty
Misha Gaur
Ashleigh Merner
Lindsey Golding and Lizzy Gruber
5th
STCC Vixens
Senior Division 1
Tiffany Taylor
Sienna Combe
Sally Hill
Naomi Hill and Jenny Tiffen
9th
STCC Fever
Seniors Division 2b
Ruby Kelly
Amy Darby
Sarah Bennett
Clare Kelly
4th
STCC Storm
Seniors Division 2b
Briana van der Plaat
Zoe van der Plaat
Ella Hobill
Adam Hobill
6th
Notices
Come and Try Tag Rugby @ Kambah! We will be hosting come and try sessions on Wednesdays From Wednesday 15 November until Wednesday 13 December between 6pm and 7.30pm, Ages 8+ and 100% Free – come check us out! We look forward to seeing everyone there. Where: Kambah 3 Ovals, 28 Kett Street Kambah Website: www.tagrugbyact.com.au, Email: admin@tagrugbyact.com.au
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