T IGNATIUS COLLEGE
SAIN
Newsletter
Edition 9, June 9th 2016
From the Principal
Welcome!
Year 10 Work Experience Week
Coming Events
June 2016
Thurs 9th and Fri 10th
Year 12 Theatre
Studies Performance
‘The Importance of being
Ernest’
Potato Shed, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Fri 10th Year 7 - 8 Vic College
Basketball Championships
Mon 13th Queens Birthday
Public Holiday
Tues 14th VCE Unit 2
Commences
Tues 14th Year 10
‘Wellbeing Day’
Tues 14th Year 12 VCE Unit 3
Music Performance Soiree
Potato Shed from 7.00pm
Wed 15th Year 7 and 8
GISSA Football, Netball
and Soccer
A more detailed calendar is
on the last page.
Best wishes to all Year 10 students as they
undertake their Work Experience placement
during the week beginning Monday 20th June.
The aims of the program include the
following:
l By learning to cope with new situations and new people and thus building up
self-confidence and independence.
l By learning about the changes taking
place in society and in the workplace.
l
By learning in a practical way.
l Work Experience allows students to
explore a variety of career opportunities
to decide how these relate to their
personal interests, skills, values and goals.
l Work Experience helps prepare students
for life after school and gives an insight
into the world of work.
A number of Work Experience positions were
made available through school; however,
students and their families were encouraged
to use their initiative to secure a suitable and
interesting place themselves.
When I signed the Work Experience forms,
it was interesting to see the diverse range of
placements that our students have been able to
obtain.
Thank you to Mr. Bruce Connor (Work and
Further Education Coordinator) for his efforts
to coordinate this program and Mr. Brendan
O’Brien (YLC) for his support in this area and
the Year 10 Teachers involved.
Sorry Day Assembly
Sorry Day was commemorated with a full
school assembly on last Tuesday that included
an Aboriginal smoking ceremony. Sorry Day
provides an opportunity for Australians to
come together and share in the healing of the
Stolen Generation. Reconciliation Week was
celebrated last week, which marks two events
in Indigenous advocacy: the 1967 Referendum
and the 1992 Mabo High Court Decision,
which paved the way for the recognition of
Indigenous people’s land rights.
Thank you to the guests who helped conduct
the ceremony, Ms. Corrina O’Toole (Institute
of Koorie Education, Waurn Ponds Campus,
Deakin Uni.) and Mr. Norm Stanley (local
performer and didgeridoo player.)
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In Brief
This Page:
‘From the Principal’
Pages 3:
Continuation of ‘From the
Principal’
Pages 4:
From Rev Fr Kevin Dillon
Page 5:
‘Sorry Day 2016’ Photos
Page 6:
Faith Matters
Page 7:
Year 10 Careers Expo
Page 8:
Year 9 Melbourne Italian
Museum Excursion
Page 9 and 10:
Year 9 Indonesian:
Zoo Excursion
Page 11:
Canteen Roster and PFA
Page 12:
Entertainment Guide Form
Page 13:
Timor Immersion 2016
Page 14:
Year 7 SRC Elections and
Year 10 Drama ‘Sugarland’
Excursion
Page 15:
Year 9 and 10 Core Exams
Page 16:
Semester One: Dance /
Drama Evening
Page 17:
Senior Choir perform for
Indigenous Round and
Modelling Lifelong Learning
Page 18 to 20:
Inspired to leadership
Page 21:
Snap Shot Competition
Page 22:
The Final Count Down
Page 23 and 24:
‘A Vote for the Voiceless’
Page 25 and 26:
“School Reports - tips for
parents” by Michael Grose
Page 27 and 29:
Community Notice Board
Page 30:
College Calender
The “MC” for the ceremony was our 2016
Justice Captain, Nicola Gordon.
It was an excellent ceremony with several
Indigenous students reading prayers and the
choir performing - accompanied by
didgeridoo. Ms. O’Toole spoke about the
stolen generations and the significance of the
smoking ceremony.
Ms. Kelly Koumalatsos (Indigenous
Education Worker based at our College) spoke
about the census and the Mabo decision.
The student leaders (including all Homeroom Class Captains and Homeroom Justice
Captains) and staff participated in the smoke
“walk through”.
I thank Mr. Paul Lewis (DP) and Ms. Kelly
Koumalatsos (Indigenous Education Worker)
for coordinating the assembly and thank you
and well done to the students who took on
various leading roles during the ceremony.
To further our College’s support of the
national reconciliation effort we have an
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Committee. This team comprises a number
of staff members including myself. The team
provides support and acts as a reference group
for those staff who work directly with
Indigenous students. We also support
initiatives to promote knowledge and
understanding of ATSI histories and culture.
Some items on our agenda are:
l Reconciliation Covenant;
l Developing a proposal for a Years 10 and
11 Indigenous Immersion trip; and
l Provision of a display of an Indigenous
Language Map of Australia representing
all the language, social or nation groups
of the Aboriginal people of Australia.
Immersion experiences
On Monday 27th June, two of our Year 11
students, Bethany Johnstone and Cooper
Seiffert, will travel to Dili, East Timor with a
group of Year 11 students and teachers from
Jesuit and Jesuit Partner Schools from across
Australia.
This “immersion” experience for the students
will involve them visiting the Jesuit school
and touring some of the surrounding areas.
They will return late in the first week of the
holidays. I wish them all a very rewarding and
safe experience. They will return on the first
day of term three, Monday 11th July.
We look forward to finding out about their
experience through the newsletter early next
term.
In addition to this opportunity we will be
providing our own East Timor Immersion trip
for Years 10 and 11 students run by external
provider “Destination Dreaming.”
Mr. Michael Wright and Mr. Tristan Phieler,
together with a Destination Dreaming Leader,
will lead our group of twenty Years 10 or 11
students on this wonderful experience. They
depart on Sunday 19th June and return on
Wednesday 29th June.
I wish the students and staff involved a very
safe, enriching and enjoyable time. I look
forward to hearing about their experiences
early next term. I expect each group will
share information about their trips with our
school community, one way will be articles in
the newsletter.
Year 12 Winter Ball
After much collaboration and organisation
undertaken by the senior Student Leaders of
all four Geelong Catholic Secondary Colleges,
I am pleased to advise that on Thursday 23rd
June 2016 a Winter Charity Ball has been
organised, which will be held at Sacred Heart
College, Newtown.
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 6:30 pm and conclude at 10.00
pm. Individual travel arrangements will need
to be made between students and parents/
guardians.
Any profits generated from this event will be
donated to ‘Head Space’, a local organisation
that works with the youth of Geelong in the
area of mental health.
The Winter Ball will be an alcohol free event.
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. The theme of the
Ball is ‘Masquerade’. Students are asked to
dress in neat attire appropriate for a semiformal/formal evening supporting this theme.
Year 12 Students interested in attending have
received a letter from Mr Mclean (Year 12
Level Coordinator) to be given to parents that
provides more details and a parental
permission slip.
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Year 7 Instrumental Showcase
Year 10 Curriculum review
This performance opportunity was held on
last Monday evening at the Potato Shed.
For approximately one year, we have been
in the process of reviewing our Year 10
Curriculum. Deputy Principal,
Mrs. Annette Chizdzey has been overseeing this process that is based on the
“Change 2” model. The critical challenge
being addressed is to determine what we
can do to improve the preparation of our
students for undertaking their VCE.
Students in Year 7 Lewis, Claver, Borgia,
Faber and Ward were given the
opportunity to demonstrate their
proficiency with a musical instrument in a
group performance setting.
Each of them, as part of their weekly
Music class, had been receiving
instrumental music tuition in an
instrument they have been loaned for
the semester. The other half of the year
Sevens will undertake this program next
semester.
It was great to see that the performances
were very well attended. I received very
positive feedback from many of the
parents who attended.
I commend the students overall for the
skill they exhibited and the confidence
they showed by performing in a formal
setting.
Thank you to the Instrumental Music
Coordinator, Ms Caitlin Doble.
It is our hope that many of the students
will choose to continue learning an
instrument and develop to the stage of
being able to join one of our musical
groups such as the “Mini Maestros” or the
College Orchestra.
The review team recently met again with
the Steering Group to share their
progress and seek feedback. The Steering
Committee consists of two parents, two
senior students, two staff members,
Mrs. Chidzey and myself.
The review team have developed the
following objective: Teachers will plan
and implement cohesive three-year
teaching and learning sequences to better
prepare students for the rigours of
Unit 3/4 VCE subjects.
And they have been exploring
possibilities around two connected
themes:
Theme A: an engaging curriculum that
develops the key skills required to
optimise VCE performance;
and
Theme B: a clearly defined three-year
student.
The team will present their
recommendations to the Executive next
week.
Their proposals, if implemented, will
lead to significant changes for 2017 and
beyond.
I will keep parents informed through the
newsletter about any changes. If there are
changes, parents will also be provided
with the details at the Year 10 2017 Parent
Information Night that will be provided
later in the year to help with subject
selections.
Best wishes,
Michael Exton
Principal
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From Fr Kevin Dillon
Technology has made some wonderful
advances in recent years, some being of
considerable value to parishes.
One of those benefits is the Parish
Census database. No longer does it
consist of a set of small, hand-written
cards in a metal box.
Now it is a sophisticated electronic file
of helpful details pertaining to
parishioners, all available at the click of
a mouse. The information can be
updated, altered (and perhaps messed
up!) by another click of the same mouse.
Usually the data is used simply for an
individual, or for small groups in
manageable batches - for addresses,
phone numbers, email addresses etc.
But with a project like our current
Thanksgiving Program, the database
offers the opportunity to communicate
with all our four thousand parish
families at the same time.
So chances are there will be some
glitches. Some names will be misspelt,
old addresses might be used, and worst
of all, some names of parishioners who
have died may still be there.
That difficulty can be most unfortunate,
but with a database of 4,000 names, it
is most likely an inevitability in some
cases.
So if you receive a letter, whether by
post or hand-delivered, in which details
are incorrect, please forgive us, and
let the Parish Office know the correct
information.
Individual contact with so many people
at the same time can be somewhat
daunting and overwhelming, but it is
really hoped that if nothing else, the
letters will remind parishioners that they
are still an important part of our parish
community.
It’s risky, of course.
There will be some who react with:
“Only time I ever hear from them (they
mean the parish) is when they’re asking
for money”.
But that’s probably a little harsh since,
to be fair, the services of the parish are
almost always provided for all whenever
they are called upon.
There are many from whom the parish
only hears when they want something baptisms, funerals, schooling, hospital
calls etc.
It is about encouraging all of us who
are part of the parish to reflect more
deeply on what that means, not only
as members of the faith community, but
on our personal connection with God
through Mass, prayer and doing what
we can personally do to make a better
world.
We have a vital parish, and to a large
degree, much of what it is and does is
probably taken for granted.
While we’re not in competition with
anyone else, we should be thankful that
our identity as a parish is a worthwhile
mixture of great tradition, hard work,
generosity of spirit - and God’s
mysterious grace.
Fr Kevin Dillon,
Geelong
Deanery
Coordinator
and Association
of Canonical
Administrator
President
OAM
And for the most part these services are
funded by 350 families out of 4,000 i.e.
about 10% of the people or families who
actually identify as Catholic
parishioners.
This Thanksgiving Program is about
much more than generating additional
funds (important as that is!).
Marrma’ Rom Two Worlds Foundation presents…
Yirrmal: Songlines and stories
Date:
Tonight, Thursday 9th June 2016 at 6.30pm
Venue: St. Joseph’s College Performing Art Centre
135 Aphrasia St, Newtown
Tickets: Family (2 adults and kids) $40
Adult: $15
Secondary Student: $10 Primary Student: Free
Book:http://www.mrf2worldsgeelong.org.au/presenting-yirrmal-songlines-and-stories/#book-now
Yirrmal is an aspiring songwriter and guitarist with a powerful voice, singing songs in language about life and culture. Yirrmal openly
shares his identity, spirit and connection to the land and engages the hearts of those that are lucky enough to hear him.
Join Yirrmal in a night of conversation and song as he shares his strong, traditional Yolngu culture and the stories behind his songs.
Young Blood, the title of his debut EP, is a song co-written after a conversation he had with Archie Roach. Yirrmal, the ‘Young Blood’ of the
next generation, is carrying a message, sharing a culture and walking in two worlds.
Come along for an exquisite night of entertainment, the chance to purchase some unique Yolngu bark paintings and an opportunity to
introduce your family and friends to this amazing young Indigenous man.
By coming along you will be supporting the Marrma’ Rom Two Worlds Foundation with several projects in 2016 that include the release of
Yirrmal’s debut EP.
Join the Marrma’ Rom Two Worlds Foundation Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Marrma-Rom-Foundation-198506100190499/
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Sorry Day 2016 Photos
Photography by David Alexander
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Faith Matters
Prayer Before
Reading Scripture
Open my eyes, gracious
Lord, as I turn to your
word.
Help me contemplate the
truth of Your word,
written by human hand
and guided by your
Spirit.
I long to know you, to
understand life, and to
be changed.
Amen.
Erasmus
Life is full of stories. Narratives that speak of
who we are and what we hope to be.
We seek those accounts that inspire us, humor
us or have been pivotal in our lives. Most
importantly we then share those things with
others. Being part of a community comes with
an obligation to listen and share. In doing so
we affirm what is good and reject what is not.
Together we celebrate and lament life; in
doing so make sense of all that is.
In the beauty of sharing our story and
listening to others we sometimes forget that
we are not the first to experience situations
that we encounter. As Ecclesiastes declares
“What has been is what will be, and what has
been done is what will be done;there is
nothing new under the sun”. There is an
inherently human trait people often fall into;
we often sense that we are the first person to
experience a situation or emotion.
To ground us we need to look beyond
situations or relationships and refer to
something deeper. In our case the Bible is
appropriate as it is the source of our belief.
The Bible offers us insights regarding human
nature, good decision making, history, wisdom
and most importantly the revelation of God’s
plan for humanity and us as individuals.
These things we can consider and then apply
in some way to our experience and interaction
with others.
There was a theologian named Desiderius
Erasmus of Rotterdam who was a prolific
writer and professor at Cambridge in the
sixteenth century. He was ahead of his time
and although his writing and thinking was
supported for a period of time, his thinking
was eventually viewed as dangerous and his
writings placed on the Index of Forbidden
Books in 1559. Although his writings were
satirical they were critical of the Church
during the period leading up to the
Reformation and thus considered dangerous.
Desiderius wrote a preface for the New
Testament in 1516, called The Paraclesis.
The Paraclesis calls for the Bible to be
translated from the Vulagte (Latin) into the
common language, he states that through
Baptism under the guidance of the Holy
Spirit we are all theologians and that scripture
should be the source of our belief and
understanding of daily life. He was right and
has been vindicated by history and the Church
as time has passed.
The Catholic Bible itself was agreed upon
after much investigation and debate in 491CE.
The Catholic Canon differs from other
Christian versions in that it contains seven
‘extra’ books; Tobit, Judith, Wisdom, Sirach,
Baruch and 1 and 2 Maccabees. These ‘extra’
books are referred to as deuterocanonical
texts.
Today we are blessed as we have access to an
enormous variety of Bibles that are translated
according to differing criteria and
hermeneutical nuances. At Saint Ignatius we
use the New Revised Standard Version, with
the Apocryphal–Deuterocanonical books.
I encourage you to consider locating a Bible
if you do not have one close at hand and
spending some time reading a little. You will
find that nothing you encounter is new, it has
all happened before. You will be comforted in
knowing that, as Jesus repeatedly taught, God
loves you and is with you. You will also be
challenged to respond to life in a different and
more positive way.
As with all things in life we need
encouragement and support if we are to
improve in anything. To see positive change
in our relationships and our response to life
scripture alone can only offer us a limited
amount. As we would do in other areas of life
we need to surround ourselves with others
who are likeminded, we need find someone
who is learned and insightful and we need to
practice.
The good news is that these things are already
available. Attending mass or joining a study
group assists us in discovering the fullness
of this beautiful and ancient text. Gaining
support and guidance helps us avoid errors
such as interpreting the text in isolation or in
a literal manner and assists us in applying the
truth contained to the experiences we
encounter, the journey and story we share with
others.
As Erasmus said “Let all conversations of
every Christian be drawn from this source (the
Bible). For in general our daily conversations
reveal what we are.”
Through your experiences I hope that you
might find grounding, perspective, joy and
love in the pages of your Bible. In doing so
you will understand more completely who you
are, who and where God is and offer the peace
this effects to those around you.
Yours in Christ,
Brendan Nicholls
Liturgy Coordinator
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Year 10 Careers Expo
Recently all of our Year 10
students attended a half-day
Careers EXPO at both
St. Thomas Church and the
Potato Shed where a wide
range of speakers spoke to the
students about opportunities
in the short to medium future.
University and TAFE representatives from
Deakin, Australian Catholic, Victoria,
Federation, RMIT and The Gordon TAFE
spoke to students about the wide range of
courses available.
Students were able to discuss courses and
obtain 2017 Course Guides from the
representatives as they considered their
options for future pathways.
For many, it is the beginning of the
journey of discovery as to what is
available beyond their secondary
schooling. Additional information will be
available throughout the month of August
when Open Days are being conducted at
the various University and TAFE sites.
Please check their websites.
Our keynote speaker Mrs. Robyn
Dolhegy (Project Manager from LLEN),
informed students of the emerging
industries within the region and made
students aware of the importance of being
flexible when it comes to career choices
as well as the importance of life-long
learning.
Robyn also encouraged the students to
gain as much experience as possible
through work experience opportunities
and VET programs where Vocational
Skills are developed.
Ms. Bryony Wig spoke to students
about her current Year 12 VCE program
and how she has been able to study the
Certificate IV in Aviation as part of her
VCE. Bryony undertakes her training on
weekends at the Baron Heads Airport with
Moorabbin Flying Services as the
Training Provider. Bryony’s long-term
goal is to be an international pilot. We
wish her all the best!
Ex-students Ms. Caroline Smith and
Mr. Rylan McCracken were invited back
to the College to share their success to
date. Caroline is a fully qualified Chef
and apart from running a business has
been a Head Chef on a cruise ship, which
has taken her to many countries around
the globe. Rylan is currently studying
a Science degree at the University of
Melbourne and his medium term goal
is to complete the Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine degree to become a Veterinary
Surgeon.
Year 12 student Bryony Wig spoke about
mixing her VCE program with a Certificate
IV in Aviation.
We wish them both well in their personal
endeavours.
Mrs. Anna Oliver and Ms. Kirsty Allen
spoke to the students about VCE and
VCAL options for 2017. Final remarks
were made regarding work experience
(20/6 - 24/6), VET and School-based
Apprenticeship (SbA) opportunities for
2017.
Bruce Connor
Work and Further Education Coordinator
Rylan McCracken, who is currently
studying a Science degree pictured with
Mr. Bruce Connor.
Our keynote speaker Mrs. Robyn Dolhegy.
Mrs. Tracey Fulmer (Industry Liaison
Consultant from G-Force Recruitment)
informed students of the things
“employers look for when recruiting
staff”. The importance of an easy to read
Resume, dressing appropriately for
interviews, being punctual and spending
time on researching a company and
knowing what particular jobs involve are
keys for a successful interview.
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Year 9 Melbourne Italian Museum Excursion
On the 26th of May, the Year 9
Italian students immerged in the
heart of the Melbourne Italian
Community in Lygon Street to gain
a deeper insight about the Italian
culture and language they are
studying at school.
In the morning we went to visit the
Museo Italiano which shows how the first
Italian immigrants settled in Melbourne
and what cultural contribution they have
brought to the city across the years up to
the current times.
The tour was designed as a self-guided
tour where all students have given a
booklet with activities to complete while
engaging with the information offered by
the museum through artifacts, interactive
videos, readings and audios.
Students gave very good feedback about
the tour and enjoyed interacting with the
museum rooms. However, around lunch
time, their attention seemed to direct
toward different interests…
It was the time to look for food. Therefore
students and staff took a walk in Lygon
street to enjoy Authentic Gelati, Coffees,
Pizzas and other sweet treats. Students
have shown exemplary manners and
reliability and with happy stomach we all
walk back to the bus return to school.
Here are some of our student comments:
Sophie S: The food from Lygon Street was
so good! The whole experience was really
fun and educational and I enjoyed myself
the whole day!
Olivia O: It was great to go to the
museum and learn about Italian
immigrants’ history and I enjoyed
walking around Lygon Street and have
real pizza. It was a fantastic day and I
would definitely repeat this experience!
Isabella R: Lygon Street was fun because
we got to get lunch at an Italian
restaurant and we also got to go to
Brunetti and buy Italian sweets. I enjoyed
the museum because I learnt heaps about
the Italian groups settling in Melbourne.
Francesco Melli
Languages (Italian)
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Year 9 Indonesian: Zoo Excursion
On Thursday the 18th of May,
2 Year 9 classes studying
Indonesian had an excursion
at the Melbourne zoo.
We are currently studying
Indonesia’s endangered
species in our class and went
to the Melbourne zoo to see
first-hand some of the
endangered species, and
learnt more about threats and
problems the animals face.
We had the privilege of attending a 2-hour
lesson with two zookeepers who taught
us about the ways our selfish actions can
negatively affect all organisms living on
the earth, including humans.
We are the first organisms on planet
earth to use 100% of the earth’s land as a
resource. And this needs to change.
The biggest issue we as Year 9 Indonesian
students are exploring is the use of
uncertified palm oil. Palm oil comes from
a palm oil tree.
In Indonesia, an area equivalent to the
size of 300 MCGs is cut down every hour.
The deforestation is occurring because of
the demand for palm oil plantations.
Once the trees are grown, the oil is taken
from the trees’ fruit. The forests the palm
oil plantations replace are home to
Indonesia’s most unique and endangered
species, including Sumatran tigers, Asian
elephants and Orangutans.
affected, so endangered animals can
remain in their habitat and increase in
population by reproduction.
The palm oil plantations cannot then
provide a home to these animals from the
forests. The plantation only make a home
for rats, birds and snakes.
With no home the animals are left to die,
if not killed in the process of
deforestation.
That’s why we must begin using
Sustainable Palm Oil!
Sustainable palm oil is produced in
plantations, which comply with
internationally agreed environmental
standards, meaning the palm oil is
produced in a way that it is not actually
harming any animals or forests.
Palm oil is oil used in 50% of all products
bought in places like our supermarkets.
Palm oil is legally able to be listed as
‘vegetable oil’ (and other names) on
packaging, which means it is difficult to
determine if a product contains palm oil
or not.
Buying sustainable palm oil means no
animals, forests or existing habitats are
This is why we must make a change.
That’s why we ask you to sign the petition
‘Don’t Palm Us Off’ to support the
campaign to legally mark palm oil as
‘palm oil’ on all product labels.
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Zoo’s Victoria unsuccessfully launched
this campaign 7 years ago and while they
got many signatures, they were unable to
get it to be passed in the government.
This is their second and final chance to
get the law passed! So it’s your chance to
become an ambassador of change.
Sign the petition to make the clear
labelling of palm oil compulsory.
To sign the petition you can go to the
front office and sign the petition at the
front desk or go to http://www.zoo.org.
au/palmoil/label and fill out your details.
This will be one massive accomplishment
for a lot of endangered species if the law
gets passed. So we must do everything we
can as a school community to ensure the
best possible chance it does!
Isabel Kincaid, Mikayla Michels,
Belinda Zappia and Isabella Harry
Year 9 Indonesian
“At the zoo we learnt a lot about the
Asian elephants and how they are going
extinct across Asia. We also learnt that
elephants are pregnant for 22 months
which is almost two years.”
they gave us interesting facts about the
Indonesian animals that we are currently
studying at the moment”
Claire Lowe and Alicia Sutton
“At the zoo we learnt about the ‘Don’t
Palm Us Off’ campaign. We learnt that
this is the second and last time the zoo
is able to campaign for palm oil to be
clearly labelled on products.”
“I thought the zoo trip was a really good
experience because we got to learn about
our endangered animals and how the
effects of palm oil has towards them, and
that we need to reconsider our actions to
save their lives”
Riley Coghlan
Erin Skene
Andrew Power
“At the Melbourne zoo we learnt about
sustainable and unsustainable palm oil
and the products that use palm oil and
how they label them.”
Jack Brassington
“I like the way how the zoo made us
aware of all of the programs that are
running for the endangered species that
they house in the zoo, I also liked how
Performing Arts Department Term 2 Calendar of Upcoming Events
Week 9
Week 11
l Thursday 9th and Friday 10th June
Year 12 VCE Unit 3 Theatre Studies Performance
‘The importance of being Ernest’
7:30pm Potato Shed Theatre
l Tuesday 21st June
Year 11 VCE Unit 1 Music Performance Soiree
7:00pm Potato Shed Theatre
Week 10
l Sunday 10th July
Geelong Dance Showcase - Senior Dancers
3:00pm Geelong Performing Arts Centre
l Tuesday 14th June
Year 12 VCE Unit 3 Music Performance Soiree
7:00pm Potato Shed Theatre
July School Holidays
l Thursday 16th June
Matilda Performance
7:30pm Princess Theatre Melbourne
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Canteen
Roster
Starting 13th June
Monday 13th
No Canteen
Queen’s Birthday
Holiday
Tuesday 14th
M. Dunstan, S. Crawley,
M. Heffernan, A Ward,
L. Tigani
Wednesday 15th
R. Scott, L. Eastwood,
K. Carroll, R. Hay,
B. Downey
Thursday 16th
T. Mifsud, T. Tormey,
M. White, K. Spawart
Friday 17th
No Canteen
Student Free Day
Starting 20th June
Monday 20th
A. Brown, B. Rees,
E. Hudson, M. Payne
Tuesday 21st
L. Vella, C. Carey,
A. Schneider, B. Downey,
E. Carpenter
Wednesday 22nd
l. Hamer, C. Ford,
S. Schwaiger, Needed
Thursday 23rd
P. Bakker, N. Lowther,
M. White, T. Mifsud,
M. Paterson
Friday 24th
E. Stokie, D. Byron,
L. Hart, P. Joly,
T. Dowd-Hamilton,
M. Sideris,
If unable to attend, please
make sure you get a
replacement.
Sandra Woodall
Tel: 0417 050258
Parents and Friends’
Association:
Next Meeting: Start of Term 3
Come along on Tuesday July 12th
(2nd Tuesday due to school holidays)
7pm in the Food tech building:
Bring along your good ideas and join in our discussion on possible social and fundraising
events for 2016.
Bus shopping Trip
When: Sunday 13th November Cost: $50 including BYO lunch
Deposit $25pp: By July 23rd
Come and support Saint Ignatius College and do all of your Christmas
shopping in one day. Get in quick as seats are selling fast.
Morning and afternoon tea provided
Bring your own or buy your lunch in Bridge Rd, Richmond
Outlets include: Feel Good Australia, Natio, Beaches, Bambis, Home Direct,
The Richmond Chocolate Factory, Bendon Lingerie Outlet, Bonds,
The $6 Warehouse, TS14 Plus and Sirocco Leather
Heaps of prizes, raffles etc throughout the day!!!
Fundraising
Thank you to all those who have purchased the new Entertainment books in support of the
Saint Ignatius Memorial Garden, so far we have raised around $450.
The landscape plans for the garden will be released soon.
2015 books are now out of date so now is the best time to buy your new 2016/2017 book and
get great value deals.
Lots of great offers, take a quick look for yourself at:
http://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/flickbook/geelong
You can purchase your new book or digital app on our payment page
https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/11317f0
All books can be collected at the school office and you’re welcome to pay cash at the office.
Uniform Shop Coordinators /
Team Members / Volunteers
Be part of a team supporting & running our Second Hand Uniform Shop, open
Monday afternoons during school term.
A great volunteer base exists, with room to grow, but overall administration tasks need some
assistance. A head for numbers and paperwork an advantage, care and concern for those in our
school community is a must.
On the job training can be given, with continued support from the Parents and Friends’
Association.
For more information about this or if you’d like to become a volunteer, please contact:
uniform@ignatius.vic.edu.au or Jo Britt.
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20% of every membership sold contributes to supporting the
Parents and Friends’ Association ‘Saint Ignatius College Memorial Garden Project’
To order your Book or your Digital Membership
securely online visit: www.entbook.com.au/11317f0
Alternatively, please complete your details below and return to: Peninsula Drive Drysdale VIC 3222
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Timor Immersion 2016
On Sunday June 19th, twenty Saint
Ignatius students from Years 10
and 11 will meet at 5.15am in
Geelong to board a bus to the
airport to begin their East Timor
Immersion Experience.
JP has provided great insight into the
turbulent history of the Timorese and
other helpful language and cultural tips.
I’m sure it will be a rich and rewarding
experience for all involved and stay tuned
for a update upon our return
He has also been invaluable in teaching us
to sing in the local Tetum language.
Mr Michael Wright
Social Justice Coordinator
For the next ten days the students will
have the opportunity to engage in
activities with our host community
designed to build lasting relationships,
cultural understanding and allow for
mutually beneficial learning experiences.
Daily Ignatian inspired reflective practices
will also allow our students to get a better
understanding of what it means to be
“young men and women committed to the
service of others” and ensure that they are
able to reflect upon their experiences to
fully understand them.
For as the German philosopher Johan
Goethe once wrote “Experience is only
half the experience” and that reflection,
meditation and understanding are “the
other half”.
A day one tour of Dili will also allow
students to get a better understanding of
Timorese life, history and culture.
JP and students after our Tetum musical session.
To help us prepare for our immersion we
have been fortunate enough to have John
Paul (JP) , a Timorese Jesuit Brother, who
is current studying at the ACU and is at
school on teaching rounds.
Parents and Friends’ Association
Secondhand Uniform Shop
Our Secondhand Uniform Shop is located at the far end of the College in the
Music Department area, look for the signs.
The shop opens Monday afternoons during school term from 2:00 - 3:30pm.
Have you got your Winter Uniform organised? We have a large range of Long Sleeve Shirts and
Trousers, plus we also stock NEW socks.
Don’t forget to bring in your outgrown uniform and we can sell it on consignment for you.
Make sure you have your items cleaned and pressed and complete one of our sales forms.
All College Blazers must be presented to the shop dry cleaned or they will be returned to you
and not be put up for sale.
If you are interested in helping out a couple of Monday afternoons a term please don’t hesitate to
contact us at: uniform@ignatius.vic.edu.au
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Year 7 SRC
Elections
Year 10 Drama
‘Sugarland’ Excursion
‘Sugarland’ is an Australian play written by ATYP based on the country
town, Katherine, in the Northern Territory. The plot is based upon the
regular occurrences of teenagers in Katherine.
The story deals with problems such as drugs and alcohol along with family
abuse, risk taking and teen pregnancies. These themes are shared through a
series of six characters that each experience different things throughout the
play.
Congratulations to Annelise Joly and Jett Storey
(pictured above) on their recent appointment as the
representatives for all Year 7s on the College’s
Student Representative Council (SRC).
The storyline was developed by the writers of the play as they were
intrigued by Katherine and the different walks of life there.
The actors of the play shared that they thought this show was important
because it shares themes that many people are not aware of in today’s
society.
Congratulations to all who showed the ‘courage to
act’ in making an application.
The show debuted about four years ago but hit the stage again this year
where it showcased its opening night in Katherine.
Anthony Gravener
Student leadership development coordinator
Since the first show, Sugarland has played in Sydney and has now found
itself in Geelong at GPAC’s Drama Theatre.
Sugarland was a treat and I enjoyed watching such a unique play that I
would have never probably gone to. Overall, I would recommend this play
to anyone that enjoys a new experience or an insight into Australia’s small
country communities.
Shae Charman
Year 10 Drama Student
Emailing Fee Statements / Receipts / Tax Invoice
We are in the process of moving to electronic mailing of fee statements, and where requested fee receipts
and building fund receipts.
Tax invoices for items such as music lessons, laptop costs and tours/trips will also be emailed.
We are using your email addresses provided for the designated fee payer. Should you prefer we use a
different e-mail address please reply to me at fitzgeraldd@ignatius.vic.edu.au
We are confident that this electronic system will provide a more efficient and reliable means of
communication.
Mr. David Fitzgerald (Business Manager)
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Year 9 and 10 Core Exams
The Semester core exams for students in
Years 9 and 10 are fast approaching.
Students in both levels will undertake
these exams in their homerooms for
three consecutive days commencing on
Wednesday June 8th and concluding on
Friday June 10th. The exam
timetables for each level are provided
for your reference and students will be
reminded of exam protocols at upcoming
level assemblies on Friday June 3rd.
As the College interrupts the regular
learning program to schedule these
exams, it is expected that all students
prepare adequately for these tests.
While subject teachers lead revision
sessions and provide specific guidance
regarding exam preparation, it is
important that students themselves set
aside time to read over their notes, tackle
practice questions and seek one-on-one
clarification from their teachers as
required in order to optimise their results.
The exams form part of the combined
assessment tasks at both levels and overall
subject results will be affected by the
failure to prepare adequately or persist
during the exams themselves.
Please be aware that the College does not
provide any opportunity to complete
exams outside the scheduled exam days.
Therefore any student who is not present
for an exam must provide a written note
to the relevant year level coordinator as
soon as they return to school. Depending
on the reason provided for this absence,
the coordinator will then determine
whether the absence is to be deemed
‘approved’ or ‘unapproved’.
Year 9 Exam Week Timetable
Semester One 2016
Periods 1 & 2
Periods 3 & 4
Periods 5 & 6
Health & P.E.
Exam study in
homeroom groups
English
Thursday
June 9th
Humanities
Exam study in
homeroom groups
Mathematics
Friday
June 10th
Religious
Education
Exam study in
homeroom groups
Science
Wednesday
June 8th
Year 10 Exam Week Timetable
Semester One 2016
Periods 1 & 2
Wednesday
June 8th
English
Thursday
June 9th
Science
Friday
June 10th
Health & P.E.
Periods 3 & 4
Exam revision in
Year 10 groups in
normal maths
rooms
Exam revision in
Year 10
homerooms
Exam revision in
Year 10
homerooms
Periods 5 & 6
Mathematics
Religious
Education
Humanities
Students who do not attend exams without
an adequate explanation will risk being
awarded a ‘0’ for such exams.
If you already know your son or daughter
will be absent during the exam period and
have not yet formally made contact with
Mr. Ben Collyer, Year 9 Level
Coordinator, or Mr. Brendan O’Brien,
Year 10 Coordinator, please do so by
Monday June 6th.
Similarly, if you are concerned about your
son or daughter’s ability to complete the
exams at either level, please contact either
Year Level Coordinator within the next
week to discuss these concerns.
Repeated from Edition 8, May 26th.
Mrs. Annette Chidzey
Deputy Principal [Learning and Teaching]
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Semester One: Dance / Drama Evening
Mrs. Chambers’ Year 10 Drama class production of ‘Into the Woods’.
The Year 9/10 Dance/Drama
Evening was held on 26th
May 2016 at the Potato Shed
in Drysdale.
Year 10 Drama ‘Into the Woods’
Cast list
Narrators
Brent Keast
Liam Power
Rachel Deane Teggelove
The performance included Mr. Dainton’s
Year 9 Drama class’ sketch comedies,
which they had filmed throughout the
semester.
Baker
Dean O’Brien
Baker’s Wife
Sarah Hurst
Jack
Shae Charman
Mrs. Chambers’ Year 10 Drama class
production of ‘Into the Woods’.
Jack’s Mother Bridget Waring
Milky White Jake Carra / Coco Fraser
Last but not least the Year 9 Dance class
who performed three dances including
one choreographed by Montana
Holdsworth, Lilly Kitchen, Georgie
Endrei and Johanna Collins.
Cinderella Catherine Exton
Little Red Riding Hood
Leah Bensted
Granny Sofie Monalto
Wolf
Kyle Wig
Step Mother
Hunter Harvey
Step Sisters Mackayla Davinson-Chrimes
Maddison O’Kane
Steward Robert Juric
Rapunzel
Isabella Morrison
Rapunzel’s Prince
Tonino Luketic
Cinderella’s Prince
Tommi Krasic
Witch Steph Golightly
Townsperson Nick Malone
The dress rehearsal process began on the
week of the performance at full intensity.
By the day of the concert, everything was
in full swing and everyone was having a
good time and really getting into the spirit
of the dress rehearsal.
Everyone’s energy levels and facial
expressions on the night were well
thought out and really made an impact on
the final performances.
The productions of each area were all
executed professionally and performed to
a great standard.
Casey McFadyen
Year 9 Dance Student
Backstage/sets Ed Brown
Jake Phillips
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Senior Choir perform for Indigenous Round
In light of the annual AFL Indigenous
round, this year for the first time,
the Bellarine Football league hosted its
own first Indigenous round to celebrate
indigenous participation and diversity in
society and football.
As a positive step towards recognising the
extraordinary contribution that Indigenous
players and culture bring to Australian
football within our own community, the
committee organised a stand-alone game
and celebration here in Drysdale.
As part of this terrific community
initiative, students from Saint Ignatius
College Senior Choir were invited to
perform alongside local Digeridoo player,
Michael Cussens from the Wutharong
Aborginal Community in Geelong.
The students performed two songs at the
opening ceremony and found the
experience to be a very motivating and
emotive one.
The quality of performance was
outstanding and I look forward to
continue developing an ongoing
partnership between the Drysdale Football
Club and Saint Ignatius Performing Arts
Faculty.
The Senior Choir performing at the Bellarine Football League Indigenous Round Opening
Ceremony at Drysdale, with local Didjeridoo player - Michael Cussens.
Ms Marina Brown
Choir Coordinator
Modelling Lifelong Learning
Teachers at Saint
Ignatius are committed
to lifelong learners
and we invite you to
share in their
experiences of ongoing
professional learning
in their pursuit of best
practice as educators
who engage, challenge
and care for your
children.
In Jesuit terminology, our
community of both students
and staff are supported to
pursue the ‘Magis’:
To do more, to be more.
Teachers at Saint Ignatius
College model lifelong
learning by continuing
to pursue knowledge and
expertise in their fields,
develop best practice,
enhance their effectiveness
as teachers and to grow
themselves personally.
A Life of Continuous Learning.
I firmly believe that we should take full
advantage of our educational opportunities.
Education is not just about handing in
assignments and passing exams; it’s about
understanding the value underpinning learning
and how the choices we make will impact on our
future.
As a life long learner, I actively seize
opportunities to enhance my working knowledge
of teaching and learning around literacy;
exploring and coming to terms with how this
relates to and assists my responsibilities at
Saint Ignatius College. I consider that the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate study I have
undertaken and continue to undertake, enable me
to demonstrate, apply, incorporate and
communicate this expertise to the diverse
learners whom I support within the school
community.
Being offered a sponsored position through the
Catholic Education Commission of Victoria
(CECV) in the Graduate Certificate in Teaching
English to Speakers of Other Languages
(TESOL) at the Australian Catholic University
for 2016 - 2017 has given me the opportunity to
further my passion for lifelong learning.
Continuous Learning History:
Deakin University 1999
Graduate Diploma in Education.
Deakin University 2004
Master in Education - Special Education.
The Gordon Institute of Technology 2010/2011
Certificate 1V in Training and Assessment.
Melbourne University 2013/2014
Post Graduate Certificate in Literacy Leadership.
Melbourne University 2015
Professional Certificate in E.A.L. (English as an
Additional Language).
Current
Sponsored study at the Australian Catholic
University - Professional Certificate in English as
an Additional Language, EAL.
Originally a migrant, I commenced my own
schooling with no English Language capability.
School gave me a foundation of knowledge that I
was able to build on.
Previously an English/Art teacher graduating
from Deakin University, I have since branched
into Learning/EAL Support, finding this new
career pathway an essential and rewarding
profession. Literacy acquisition is not a given,
it takes continuous, self-paced effort, especially
within the changing realm of the Australian and
Victorian Curricula.
Mrs Freda Gray
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Inspired to leadership
Portfolio (academic, arts, environment, justice,
liturgy, sports) captains were invited to address
teaching staff at a full staff meeting. The students
rose to the occasion in planning and presenting to
an adult audience.
Transcripts of their speeches can be found below.
Meg Evenden,
Academic Captain
Good afternoon Mr Exton and staff,
For those of you who I haven’t met
before, my name is Meg Evenden,
and I am fortunate enough to be the
school’s Academic Captain for this
year. My passion for learning and determination for excellence
is what drove me towards this portfolio, and I am excited to
share this interest with the entire student body, encouraging
all students to work towards their best in and outside of the
classroom.
This year there are various learning areas that I am hoping to
work with. Already Mr Grull has started up the middle and
senior school Maths Working Groups on a weekly basis.
Alongside Ignatian Leaders Jess Vella and Amy Edser, and
with the help of Environment Captain Martina Gullino, we
have promoted the program by placing posters around the
MacKillop Centre, and by attending various sessions to provide
assistance in whichever way we can. Our main aim is to
destroy the stigma that Maths Help is only for the “strugglers”
in the class, and to encourage students of all abilities to
attend to catch up on work, get help on a question, learn how
to use their calculator more effectively, or to further
understand an area of study.
We hope that as the course of the year progresses, the
lunchtime sessions become more and more popular. At this
stage we understand that more does need to be done to
increase the numbers attending, so if I can ask all the maths
teachers a favour, if you haven’t already suggested maths
working group to all students in your class, could you please
encourage any and everyone to give it a go.
Another area that the school is looking to develop this year is
debating. In previous years the school debate teams have been
up and running, and this year the school is fortunate enough
to be hosting the Debaters’ Association of Victoria (Geelong
Region) Junior Secondary program. On 3 occasions later in the
year the school will host Year 7s and 8s from various schools
across Geelong, as they undertake debates on various topics.
With the assistance of staff members and student leaders, we
are hoping to promote the school in a positive manner to others
in the region. In addition to this, I have been able to assist
Ms Dart in forming a competitive senior team, comprising of
10 team members from Years 11 and 12 who will be able to
rotate with each debate.
In the beginning we only had 2 year 11’s who were interested
in being involved, however through the promotion of debating
as a beneficial and worth while extra curricular activity, we’ve
been able to obtain some more interest.
Last term, with the assistance of the Ignatian Leaders
mentioned earlier, we assisted in the Year 7 2017 Scholarship
Testing night, which was a great opportunity to meet the
potential future students of the school and help them to settle
their nerves. During the breaks we were able to talk to the
young students about everything from the test itself, to how
primary school was going for them and what they were looking
forward to for high school.
Also coming up this year are events such as the ACE Program
for Unit 3/4 VCE students, the Year 10 subject selection day
and careers expo, the VCE parent information nights and the
“Gifted and Talented conference”, where selected students will
sit through a keynote presentation and then brainstorm about
some “big questions” with students from other schools.
I am excited to try and involve myself with all of these events,
to get to talk to students from all year levels, and to inspire
each and everyone of them to do their personal best in all areas
of school life.
Thank you.
Sophie Crothers,
Arts Captain
Good afternoon, everyone. My name
is Sophie Crothers and I am the
2016 Arts Captain. So far, I am
enjoying my new role as Arts
captain, the title that I have only
dreamed of since I began at the
college.
The Arts program is already well underway with the start of
year masses, the college orchestra and mini maestros, directed
by our new head of Orchestra, Ms. Doble and the initiation of
the liturgical choir and performance choir for 2016, under the
guidance of Ms. Brown, the head of Choir.
I myself have been busy singing in the college choir, presenting
at the Year 7 Instrumental night, playing in the college
orchestra and introducing an Arts committee where students
can discuss the many ideas they may have to improve our
college Arts program. It has been great to build on my public
speaking and work as part of a team with the other leaders
and teachers.
This year, I am aiming to expand the Arts program, to hopefully
include all students so they too can experience what our Arts
program has to offer, even if they do not usually associate with
this field.
So far, two ideas have been successfully implemented,
including:
à The updating of our College Website with new photos
and material, which has been completed prior to
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Open Day. This was addressed at our first Arts
committee meeting, where I asked some students to
write short pieces about their experiences with the
college arts program, whether it is in Choir,
Orchestra, Drama or the Year 7 instrumental program
and have had multiple responses.
à
Additionally, I have introduced ‘Music Mondays’
which will occur on the first Monday of each month
inviting any musicians to produce a set and perform
during lunchtime. This month it will occur next week
on the last Monday of the month, the 21st of March.
Music Monday will be in the year 10 courtyards and
will create a relaxed, social environment, allowing
students and teachers to have a calming lunchtime
outside of normal school life. I would love to see some
staff perform on these days too.
McKillop centre after classes going around turning lights and
air conditioners off, for these little things can make a
difference, and as teachers you can help by doing the same
after each lesson. As well as controlling the use of air
conditioners. Yet, there is one thing that I’m struggling to
grapple at - we as a college are working towards becoming
paperless by enhancing the use of laptops and the LMS, yet
both staff and students are still receiving an overwhelming
amount of paper handouts, many of which could be provided
electronically.
I ask that administration, teachers and students start
considering whether or not a hardcopy is vital, if so please
think smartly and print what is only required and make it
double sided, and help save trees. And to my fellow coffee
addicts, who access the coffee van Tuesday lunch times,
I implore you to follow in my footsteps by using your own
mug - which the attractive barista is more than happy to use.
Further ideas I have for the rest of the year include:
à A trip to a theatre performance of ‘Matilda’, which
will occur early next term and will be available for
all students.
Yet, the responsibility doesn’t stop and start with you! We at
Saint Ignatius College are focused on creating a culture of
consideration and gratitude for our environment - amongst
staff and students alike.
à
I would also like to introduce year level Arts Captains
who will have the opportunity to help with this year’s
initiatives and hopefully attend local shows or
displays that associate with the arts, allowing Saint
Ignatius to further create a profile within the wider
community.
à
Finally, I plan to introduce a photo competition, as
who doesn’t have a camera phone these days?!
This will allow all students to enter their images and
get involved. These images will be displayed in the
gallery and the winner, who is chosen by a panel of
secret judges, will be awarded $50.
Mrs. Alexander and I’ve already held our first environmental
meeting - with a small number of students in attendance - yet
we are hopeful once the year 7 and 9 captains are selected
more students will attend the meetings. With this in mind,
it’s the hope of the college and myself that the students will
continue their involvement in working towards Saint Ignatius
College developing a strong environmental focus within the
next 5 years.
I look forward to getting some of these ideas running
throughout the year, and working with the many enthusiastic
students and teachers involved in the Arts program.
This year we plan on building that foundation of solidarity
amongst the staff and students enabling the compassionate care
in the environment. However we are aware that aspects of the
current culture may need to change so we are in line with the
Jesuit duty to heal the earth.
Taking these steps towards the College’s goal of developing a
sustainable environmental status within 5 years, requires us to
be practical. We are going to be practical by being selective
Thank you for your time.
with one major green event per term like participating in Earth
Hour. It is the small changes that will enhance the College’s
environmental impact. [Hold up the ziplock bag, then
Martina Gulino,
tupperware container] Up to 1,000 uses, which one will the
Saint Ignatius community back?
Environment Captain
We would like to extend an open invitation to staff to attend
Pope Francis, papal encyclical,
our meetings and or approach Mrs. Alexander or myself with
Vatican City, May 24, 2015
any suggestions. This invitation will also be extended to the
“The earth, our home, is beginning
students who are interested.
to look more and more like an
immense pile of filth. In many parts
Don’t forget, turn off lights, monitor the air conditioner, limit
of the planet, the elderly lament that
printing and use more sustainable items where possible.
once beautiful landscapes are now covered with rubbish.”
Good afternoon Mr. Exton and staff, my name is Martina
Gulino and I am fortunate enough to be the College’s 2016
environment captain.
“If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten
years, plant tress; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people”
For those of you who don’t know me I’m rather pedantic when
it comes to the environment and the simple things people in this
college seem to be neglecting - you may have seen me in the
Thank you.
Confucius
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Rhys Lowther,
Liturgy Captain
Some initiatives that we endeavor to, or have put into practice
include:
à WYD and Year of Mercy promotion. For example Doors of
Mercy are under construction in response to the Holy
Good afternoon Mr. Exton and staff,
Father’s recommendations.
My name is Rhys Lowther and I am
à A group has begun for both teachers and students that meet
the Liturgy Captain for 2016.
to pray the Rosary together during Thursday lunchtimes.
The first term of the school year is
à Approaching liturgy so that students can connect and
always very busy, especially for the Liturgical department. understand, but at the same time keeping the liturgy for
God in accordance with Church law and sacred tradition
Some of the events that have already taken place include the
so that we introduce students to the true Church and the
year seven family welcome Mass, Ash Wednesday classroom
true faith.
Liturgies, beginning of year Masses, the Deanery Mass at Saint
Mary’s Basilica and a Mass for the Year of Mercy and refugees
à Using the teachings and spirituality of St. Ignatius of
last Friday at Sacred Heart’s Chapel.
Loyola as a way to connect the community with Christ.
I applied for Liturgy Captain because I saw room for further
For example introducing the Ignatian Examen into the
improvement within this school in regards to the spiritual
school.
formation of students and community worship. My only aim
is to bring souls closer to God through the initiatives we put
à We have been given permission to use the Church as a
forward.
sacred space and to be in the presence of God.
This year, we aim to lead students back to the Church and in
à We are also planning the building of a Chapel in the future
turn, closer to God. I think if we simply present to students the
that will be accessible to staff and students.
fullness and truth of Catholicism they would fall in love with
our great faith. American Archbishop Fulton Sheen once said,
à The worship of God. Showing God that we love him through
“The Catholic faith is like a lion in a cage. You don’t need to
more frequent prayer to call our minds to what really
defend it- you simply need to open the cage door”.
matters and give God glory.
This year we endeavor to open the cage door of the Catholic
In conclusion I will leave you with a quote from Pope Benedict
Faith to students, we don’t need to force the faith, but simply
XVI, “A good school provides a rounded education for the
present it to them, and the truth of the faith will speak for itself.
whole person. And a good Catholic school, over and above
this, should help all its students to become saints.”
An Ignatian education is designed to educate the whole person.
Schools have the duty to prepare students for their working life
Thank-you for your kind attention and May God bless you all.
through academics but I believe the most important function of
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A VOTE FOR THE VOICELESS
A statement by the Catholic Bishops of Australia on the election
Australians are again going to the polls. We do so
thankful that the electoral process will be free of the
violence found elsewhere. our political system may
have its problems but we have a stable democracy,
which is not to be taken for granted. nor is the quality
of those who put themselves forward for election to
the federal parliament. We are in their debt for their
willingness to serve.
During the long election campaign there will be
much talk about the economy and the need for
good economic management at a time of some
uncertainty. both sides of politics will state their
economic credentials in a bid to win power.
the economy of course is important and there does
need to be sound management. but, as pope francis
has pointed out, there is also a danger that the
economy can become a kind of false god to which
even human beings have to be sacrificed.
“This leads to what the Pope has called
the throwaway culture - a culture of
over-consumption where all kinds
of things are thrown away, wasted,
even human beings. The voices of the
thrown-away people will not be heard in
the long and rowdy campaign”.
this leads to what the pope has called the throwaway
culture - a culture of over-consumption where all
kinds of things are thrown away, wasted, even human
beings. the voices of the thrown-away people will
not be heard in the long and rowdy campaign. their
faces will not be seen in all the advertising. yet
unless their voices are somehow heard and their
faces seen, we will not have a truly human society in
which economic management serves human beings
rather than the other way round.
that is why we bishops want to speak a word as part
of this campaign - not in order to push an ideological
line or simply to defend the Church’s interests but
to give a voice to the voiceless and make their faces
seen, however briefly in a statement such as this.
Among the people discarded in this
throwaway culture are these:
• Refugees and asylum seekers who are often
seen as a problem to be solved rather than as
human beings in need of our help.
• Indigenous peoples whose cry for recognition
has barely been heard and who suffer injustice
at the hands of our justice system.
• The survivors of sexual abuse who have
emerged from the shadows and whose voice
is now being heard, crying out for redress and
healing.
• Those who suffer family violence who are often
unseen and unheard, behind closed doors with
nowhere to go and no-one to turn to.
• Those in the womb who are among the most
defenceless, at risk of being deprived of the
most basic of all human rights, the right to live.
• The elderly who are seen at times as an
economic burden now that they are unable to
“produce” or consume in the way the economy
demands.
• Those suffering mental illness who seem not to
fit in with accepted patterns of social behaviour
and are often presumed to contribute nothing to
society, thus ending up in the too-hard basket.
• Those suffering addiction who can see no way
out of the destructive grasp of alcohol or other
drugs, gambling or pornography.
• Those entrapped in new forms of slavery
who are the victims of sexual or workplace
enslavement.
• The desperately poor beyond our shores who
look to wealthy Australia for the help they need
- often simply to survive - but find our nation less
and less generous.
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there are others in our community, near and far,
whose voices are unheard, whose faces are unseen.
they are seen as politically irrelevant. they will not
decide any marginal seats or determine the result of
the election. yet any society is ultimately judged not
on how well it manages the economy but on how
well it treats the thrown-away people.
Who then are the people unheard and unseen?
What does it mean for Australia to care for them? if
we fail to ask these questions and to try to answer
them, then much that goes on in this or any other
election campaign will be political theatre that does
not address the real issues.
but it is not just individual people who are thrown
away. the same can happen to the environment,
both social and natural. At the heart of a healthy
social environment there is marriage and the family.
yet political decisions can end up undermining
marriage and providing less and less support for
families despite a rhetoric that claims otherwise.
the fact is that economic decisions have been less
and less favourable to families in recent years; and
it may be that political decisions in the future will
undermine further the dignity and uniqueness of
marriage as a lifelong union of man and woman.
support for marriage and the family does not look a
big vote-winner, so that even the most basic human
institution, upon which the health of a society
depends, can become part of the throwaway culture
or at best an optional extra.
pope francis has said that the earth too cries out for
justice at this time. the natural environment - the
land we live on, the air we breathe, the water we
drink - even this can become voiceless, so that the
earth’s cry for justice can go unheard. now is the
time to act, so that the natural environment is able
to meet human needs rather than be sacrificed to
the god of the economy. We need an economy that
is truly human, not falsely divinised. this does not
mean divinising the natural world, but it does mean
treating it with respect and seeing it as a gift to be
received gratefully rather than as a resource to be
plundered at will.
neither can we as Christians afford to be voiceless
through this campaign. on all kinds of issues we
need to make our voices heard. but to do that we
will have to listen first - not only to the voice of the
voiceless, but even to the voice of God. that is why
for Christians and others prayer is an essential part of
this long journey to the election. by prayer, we mean
first listening to God who has a word to speak in all
this - the God who is neither voiceless nor faceless.
if we can listen to God’s voice, then there is a chance
that we might be able to speak with a voice that is
not just our own.
“The fact is that economic decisions
have been less and less favourable to
families in recent years; and it may be
that political decisions in the future
will undermine further the dignity and
uniqueness of marriage as a lifelong
union of man and woman.”
to listen to God and to the voiceless is in the end the
same thing. in hearing their voice, we can hear the
voice of God. that is where the real God is; that is
how the real God communicates.
We hope that this campaign - for Christians at least
and especially for Christian politicians - will be a
time not of spin and bombast but a time of wise and
true speaking that comes from deep and humble
listening. then our vote may be a vote in favour of a
community where no-one is thrown away, where all
the voices are heard and all the faces seen.
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INSIGHTS
Building parent-school partnerships
School
Reports
WORDS Lakshmi Singh
- tips for parents
Report time can be stressful for parents and students.
Here are 5 expert tips to guide parents through this process.
School reports could easily be considered a
form of art. This type of art, like any other is
open to interpretation, review and criticism.
It’s just that these reviews don’t really make
it into any literary publications but no
doubt can have a huge impact on a child
and their family. How then should parents
wear the hat of a critic and not only get an
accurate representation of their child’s work
but implement measures to cater to the
feedback?
A primary school vs a secondary
school report – understanding the
differences
In primary schools, teachers report on
the child’s behaviour in class, educational
progression and socialisation skills, says
Dr. Karen Phillip, preschool educator and a
parenting expert.
However, as children get older and
are offered more in terms of electives,
the expectations shift as their focus and
attentive behaviour should become obvious
in their reports, says Dr. Phillip.
As they gravitate towards their chosen
subjects of interest, the effort they put in
and the results can be expected to reflect
their work ethic.
home transferring across to school –
“In high school teachers report on
the child’s academic results, dedication
to lessons, assignment results and class
participation,” she says.
feelings/situations, says Dr. Phillip. Younger
Also, at this age, any concerns are
generally better picked up by both the child
and the teacher.
Curriculum at Waverley College’s Senior
“Parents whose children are in high
school usually place a higher value on the
school report as this may be vital to enter
the University of choice,” she says. Although
they may realise the report is describing
their child’s progress, expecting more from
teachers and blaming them for a poor
report is a regular occurrence, she says.
their learning goals, but they won’t be
“Parents see their child as intelligent,
better than others, special, more gifted.
When a report is average, they blame,” she
says.
However, before jumping to conclusions,
it is important to note that quite a few
factors could be in play when it comes to
a school report. Problems mentioned in
reports could be as a result of issues from
bullying, anxiety or a range of other
children may not be able to express this
adequately.
Elizabeth Watson, Acting Director of
School, believes feedback and reporting
is essential in helping students reach
very effective if they aren’t treated as
conversation starters and opportunities for
active reflection.
Engage in discussion
It is important to take a broader view when
reading a child’s report, says Dr. Phillip.
“Reports can sometimes be a teacher’s
perspective and not necessarily the
complete picture. Talk to both child
and teacher to gain a more complete
understanding and never judge the child
harshly, instead focus on the solution to any
problem or issue causing this.”
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... School reports - tips for parents ...
Watson recommends asking the student
to perform a self-assessment by posing
questions like: “Does this report reflect my
understanding in each subject?”, “Does this
report reflect my effort in each subject?”
and “What will I do differently next time?”
Following this self-assessment, it can help
to discuss ways of improvement and seek
recommendation from teachers.
“Should there be areas that need attention,
rather than focus on marks or ranks, think
about strategies that will improve the
quality of your work,” says Watson.
Establish strategies for
improvement
Watson encourages parents to make the
most of opportunities such as parent
teacher interviews. This is where parents
can ask for specific areas that need
developing and strategies for improvement.
Parents developing an understanding of the
curriculum and content being taught can
help establish specific strategies.
“In addition, establishing a more relaxed
atmosphere at home so the child doesn’t
always feel stressed when studying is also
a very important strategy. We need to be
taking the emphasis off the results and
placing it more on the process and the
child’s overall experience,” he says.
Tips from the experts
1 Discuss the report with the teacher
to fully understand the situation, be
curious, and don’t jump to conclusions.
2
Talk to your child calmly, go through
the results and ask how they are feeling
about it.
3
Ask your child questions like: “Is your
workspace conducive to quality home
study?”, “How can I help you manage
your workload?”, “What strategies do
you think will make a difference?”
4
Set practical small steps for the child to
work on to reach the final goal.
5
Support them along this journey, check
in regularly
and re-adjust if required.
Some sample questions parents could ask
teachers include:
1
Mathematics
“What particular topics need attention?”
2 English
“Did [student] fall down with his
paragraph construction or with his
grammar/spelling?”
3 Science
“Did [student] perform better in the
practical or theory component of the
assessment?”
4 Art
“How much time should [student]
be spending on his/her major work
compared to theory?”
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Weekend Mass Times for All Parishes
Weekend Mass Times For All Parishes
Summary of regular weekend Masses for all parishes in the Geelong Deanery.
Please see the Calendar for Easter and Christmas Mass
Summary of regular weekend Masses for all parishes in the
and Reconciliation Times
Geelong Deanery
Suburb
Mass Centre
Routine Weekend Schedule
Anglesea
St Christopher
5:30pm (Sat) OR 6:30pm (Sat) during summer daylight saving
time
Bannockburn
St John Evangelist
9:00am
Barwon Heads Holy Family
6:00pm (Sat)
Bell Park
Holy Family
8:00am,
9:30am,
11:30am (Slovenian 2nd Sun),
11:30am (Croatian not 2nd Sun),
12:30am (Croatian 2nd Sun)
Belmont
St Bernard
6:30pm(Sat),
9:00am,
10:30am
Corio
St Francis Xavier
5:00pm (3rd Sat Filipino)
7:00pm(Sat),
10:30am
Drysdale
St Thomas
9.00 am
Geelong
St Mary of the Angels
6:00pm(Sat),
7:30am,
9:30am,
11:00am,
12:15 (Polish),
5:30pm
Geelong East
St Margaret
9:45am 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday
Geelong North St John
8:30am
10:30am(Latin Mass) Rosary 10:05am
Geelong West St Patrick
9:30am (Italian)
Geelong West Ss Peter & Paul
(Ashby)
5:00pm (Sat),
11:00am (2nd & 4th Sun)
Grovedale
Nazareth
10:30am
Lara
St Anthony
9.00am
Leopold
Lumen Christi
10:30am, 5:30pm
Manifold
Heights
Holy Spirit
6:00pm (Sat),
11:00am (1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday)
Marshall
Rice Village
Mt Moriac
St Patrick
7:00pm(Sat)
Norlane
St Thomas Aquinas
6:00pm (Sat),
10:00am
Newcomb
Christ the King
5.00pm Vigil
Newtown
St Robert
9:45am 2nd & 4th Sunday
Ocean Grove
Our Lady Star of the Sea 9:00am
Portarlington
St Patrick
9.00am
Queenscliff
Holy Trinity
11:00am
St Leonards
Ss Philip and James
6:00pm(Sat)
Torquay
St Therese
8:45am
Winchelsea
St John the Baptist
6:00pm (Sat)
Radio
Light FM, 89.9 FM
7:00am
Radio
The Pulse, 94.7 FM
10:00am
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SIDEWALK
FAIR
QUEENSCLIFF
POINT LONSDALE
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY LONG WEEKEND
Shop Local • Buy Handmade • Suppor t Independent
Saturday 11 June and Sunday 12 June
Queen’s Birthday Weekend
• Shopping extravaganza • Roving Entertainment
• Live Music • Kite Flying Demonstrations
three unique precinctS, two big dayS
Geelong Dragon Boat Club
Are you aged between 12 & 18?
Have you ever wanted to paddle in a Dragon Boat?
Saturday 11 June and Sunday 12 June
10am – 4pm
‘COME AND MEET MEMBERS OF VICTORIA'S FIRST JUNIOR DRAGON
BOAT TEAM AND THE AUSTRALIAN COACH IN GEELONG ~ HAVE A
TRY IN A DRAGON BOAT ~ JOIN US FOR A PADDLE ON THE RIVER’
PROGRAM OF EVENTS
SATURDAY 11 JUNE
SUNDAY 12 JUNE
Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale Sidewalk Fair
Three precincts - Queenscliff, Point Lonsdale
and Queenscliff Harbour
10am – 4pm
Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale Sidewalk Fair
Three precincts - Queenscliff, Point Lonsdale
and Queenscliff Harbour
10am – 4pm
Indigenous Plant Stall
Hosted by Swan Bay Environment Association
Field Park, Hesse Street, Queenscliff
10am – 2pm
Live Music
Hesse Street Queenscliff, Point Lonsdale and
Queenscliff Harbour
10am – 4pm
Live Music
Hesse Street Queenscliff, Point Lonsdale and
Queenscliff Harbour
10am – 4pm
Kite Flying Demonstrations
Queenscliff Recreation Reserve
11am – 2pm* (subject to weather)
Reds Fishing Adventures Free Fishing Clinic
Queenscliff Harbour
10:30am – 11:30am
Knot tying, bait selection, hints and tips
2 hour boat hire also available
Kite Flying Demonstrations
Point Lonsdale Oval
11am – 2pm* (subject to weather)
Roving Entertainment “Snorkelarama”
Hesse Street Queenscliff, Point Lonsdale and
Queenscliff Harbour
11am – 3pm
Point Lonsdale Market
Point Lonsdale Primary School
9am – 2pm
150 stalls of local produce, artwork, clothing,
food and craft, something for all the family
Join us on social media
#Sidewalk16
Sunday 5th June from 11am
Meet at the front of Geelong Canoe Club
Marnock Rd, Newtown (River side)
This could be your chance to be part of a small but growing sport with a real
opportunity to represent your state and Australia internationally as a junior
dragon boater.
Come along and have a try in a dragon boat and explore the sport and the
opportunities it has for you.
Wear loose, comfy, sun-smart clothes, old runners or sandals (no bare feet)
Parental permission forms have to be signed by parents, we will have these on
the day. Children must be over 12years of age. Parents are welcome to have
a paddle too if you are interested.
No need to book, just turn up on the day!
Any questions?
Please call or text - 0428 756 609
Geelong Dragon Boat Club inc.
Amateur Sports Team
dragon boat
noun.
a boat of a traditional Chinese design,
typically decorated to resemble a dragon,
propelled with paddles by a large crew
and used for racing.
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College Calendar
June 2016
June 2016
Thursday 9th
Year 12 Theatre Studies Performance
‘The Importance of being Ernest’
Potato Shed, 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Friday 10th
Final day of Year 9 and 10 Exams
Friday 10th
Year 7 - 8 Vic College Basketball
Championships
Friday 10th
Year 12 Theatre Studies Performance
‘The Importance of being Ernest’
Potato Shed, 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Monday 13th
Queens Birthday - Public Holiday
Tuesday 14th
VCE Unit 2 Commences
Tuesday 14th
Tuesday 21st
Year 11 VCE Unit 1 Music Performance
Soiree: Potato Shed Theatre, 7.00pm
Wednesday 22nd Year 12 Mid Year Review
Thursday 23rd Year 12 PE Excursion
Melbourne
Thursday 23rd Year 12 ‘Winter Charity Ball’
Sacred Heart College
Friday 24th
Semester 1 Reports available to Parents
Log in via Parent Portal from 9.00am onwards
Friday 24th
End of Term 2
Finish time 2.20pm
July 2016
Year 10 Wellbeing Day
Tuesday 14th
Year 12 VCE Unit 3 Music Performance Soiree: Potato Shed Theatre, 7.00pm
Monday 11th
Wednesday 15th Year 7 and 8 GISSA Football, Netball
and Soccer
Tuesday 12th
Parents and Friends’ Association Meeting
7.00pm Food Tech
Wednesday 15th Year 12 Business Excursion
Godfrey Hirst / Barwon Water
Friday 15th
Thursday 16th Year 10 Italian Excursion
Carlton
Student Commence Term 3
Student Free Day
Wednesday 20th Year 12 Parent Information Night
7.30pm to 8.30pm, St Thomas Church
Friday 22nd
Year 8 ‘Mindfulness through Movement’
Thursday 16th Year 10 Technology Excursion
Catwalk fashions - NGV
Tuesday 26th
College Feast Day including whole of
College Assembly
Thursday 16th Year 7-12 ‘Matilda’ Performance
Princess Theatre, Melbourne
Tuesday 26th
Friday 17th
Student Free Day
Sunday 19th
Timor Leste Immersion Departs
Sun 19th to Wed 29th June
Monday 20th
Year 10 Work Experience
Mon 20th to Fri 24th June
Year 9 and 10 GISSA Basketball
Wednesday 27th Year 7 and 8 GISSA Basketball
Thursday 28th Year 10 ‘Cheap Thrills’ Incursion
Brainstorm Production
Thursday 28th
Australian Maths Competition
Monday 20th
Year 9 ECS Excursion
Leopold Child and Family Centre
Important Dates Calendar available through the Saint Ignatius College
Website: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au
T IGNATIUS COLLEGE
SAIN
Saint Ignatius College
Geelong
27 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale, Victoria. 3222
E: info@ignatius.vic.edu.au
T: 03 5251 1136
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