Newsletter 15 Open Night May - UC Senior Secondary College Lake

Lake News
4/2015 - May
The Newsletter of the University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra
Welcome to OPEN NIGHT 2015 College Vision
At UC SSC Lake Ginninderra we have a commitment to excellence in education that provides students
with the skills and enthusiasm for a life of learning.
Our college community values
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a responsibility for one’s own learning;
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skills that foster lifelong development;
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respect for the individual and oneself;
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taking responsibility for oneself and others;
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a commitment to success; and
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learning and working with others.
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The College Open Night
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Contents
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Welcome to Open Night
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From the Principal
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Dates/Contacts
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Enrolment Timeline
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Big Dates
Ask questions and find answers
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Calendar
Discover the curriculum
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Communicating online
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Meet the Staff
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AST Update
Call to arrange a tour
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Relay for Life
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English
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Mathematics
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Science
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Behavioural Sciences
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Clean Up Australia
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ESL and Languages
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Outdoor Education
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Design
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Information Technology
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The Global Classroom
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PE and Sport
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Arts Happenings
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Lake Idol
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Trades Skills Centre
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Careers and Transitions
Page 40, 41
Work Experience/ASbA
Page 42
VET Facts - SWL
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UC Academic Skills
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Welcome to Open Night
Welcome to Open Night
The University of Canberra Senior Secondary College, Lake
Ginninderra, welcomes you to our annual college Open
Night.
We have produced this newsletter to give you some idea of
the courses and regular events that take place at the college and some of the news and information we share with
the community. The college produces eight newsletters and
twelve principal’s updates per year as well as a range of
other specific communications by letter, email and via the
web.
Academic award winners
Please take the opportunity to explore everything available
at the college. Staff and students will be happy to answer
any and all questions they can about study and life at UC
Lake G. If you know people who are interested but are unable to attend this evening, pass on our invitation for them to
telephone for a tour.
If you are interested in a specific program such as Academic Excellence, Elite Sports, Outdoor Education Adventure
Plus, Vocational Certificates, ASBA’s or Student Leadership, information on these programs is available from the
welcome desk, canteen and faculty areas. Please take the
opportunity to speak to those teachers with responsibility for
these programs.
On top of the world
I would like to thank our partners in learning for supporting
us at Open Night.
The University of Canberra
ANU and the ANU Extension
Sport for all
Canberra Institute of Technology
Australian Institute of Sport
Australian Catholic University
If after Open Night you would like to speak further about
what we have to offer please contact the college on 6142
0222 and we will arrange a time for you to visit the college.
In order to support the application process we have set up
online access in the college library where staff will be available to assist you. The process takes about ten minutes.
Thank you for joining us this evening and welcome.
Martin Watson
Principal
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From the Principal
Dear students, families, community
members and staff,
Welcome to the Open Night edition of
Lake News. Tuesday evening is the big
night and there will be displays,
demonstrations, performances, staff and
students to speak to and a speech by me
- short. I would like to thank the students
supporting the event and representing
the college so well.
As Open Night is now here, it is timely to
remind you that first round/on-time
applications to the college for Year 11 in
2016 close on Friday 5 June.
Students and parents/carers can also
ring the college and arrange a time for a
tour and Q&A. In addition, I or our
Deputy Principal, Gerard Barrett, will be
available for students and their families
interested in a mid-year 11 fresh start to
book an interview and discuss the
options available.
I also wish to thank all the students of the
college for their continued good
citizenship through positive relationships
and contributions in class, care of the
facilities and great behaviour.
The Canberra High School strategy of
matching the sessions with NAPLAN
testing works well in allowing Year 10
students dedicated time to hear in detail
what college life and courses have to
offer.
We look forward to continuing our
support of UC High School Kaleen with a
targeted information and transition
support. Fiona Chester, our college
transition officer, will also be offering
ongoing small group pathways planning
workshops at each of these high schools.
During third term, students transitioning
from other high schools will have the
opportunity to attend workshops that
provide this support as preparation.
AST
The ACT Scaling Test (AST) is a crucial
component in the academic program of
students intending to use their Australian
Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) to
establish a tertiary pathway. We offer a
dedicated training program and
attendance is absolutely necessary for
preparation. Students cannot study
content for the AST but they can be
prepared for it.
Musical
I had the privilege of visiting the camp for
our musical, My Fair Lady. The songs I
saw performed were hilarious - with
loads of energy, commitment and talent.
I cannot wait to see the finished
production. Be sure to put some time
aside during that week because it will be
a great evening’s entertainment.
Transition
The Canberra High School transition
support visits are this week. College
teaching staff are providing workshops
across all areas of the curriculum to
assist in course decision-making and
college preparation. Students always
demonstrate high levels of interest in
understanding the range of choices
before them and the decisions to be
made - all questions are good!
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Familiarity with question styles,
strategies for approaching multiple
choice verbal and quantitative questions,
short response questions and the essay
make a substantial difference to the
confidence with which students approach
the tests. We will organise and advertise
a parent/carer AST/ATAR event for all
members of the college community that
will explain how the AST and the ATAR
work and how they are important.
UC Lake G has begun the introduction to
AST for Year 11 with a practice multiple
choice designed specifically for the
beginning of college.
Assessment
Exams and final assessments always
arrive more quickly than expected. Time
management and communication are the
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two most important factors in being
organised and reducing stress. Talk to
your teachers about everything to do
with expectations, revision and due
dates. Don’t be shy to seek support and
guidance. Remember, your teachers
are available. Study hall is on Monday
to Thursday until 5.00 pm in the library
starting next week.
UC Access
Students who have filled in the UC
student card form will now have access
to UC medical, physiotherapy and
counselling services which are a
wonderful extension to the pastoral
care programs offered by the college
(and unique in Canberra) as well as
club and societies and the University
library. If you haven’t signed up (and
most students have) I encourage you to
do so. Application forms and completed
cards can be picked up at the front
office.
Remember that UC Academic Support
works in partnership with the college to
give even greater breadth of support to
the academic expectations and
endeavours of our students.
Cyber Safety
This is something parents and carers
know can be an issue. On Wednesday
20 May at 6.00 pm the Australian
Federal Police will present a clear,
direct, and for some quite possibly
sobering, message for parents and
carers on the realities of many aspects
of the digital world. There is always
something new to learn and I know the
information presented will extend every
ones understanding. There will be time
for questions.
Remember, if you would like to talk to
me, please contact the college
administration.
Kind regards,
Martin
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Dates and Contacts
Contacts
Important Dates
May
Principal
Martin Watson
6142 0222
Tuesday 12
OPEN NIGHT beginning at 6pm
Deputy Principal
Gerard Barrett
6142 0222
Business Manager
Colleen Wright
6142 0222
English/History/Commerce
Jenny Hanson
6142 0248
ESL/Languages/Staffing
Kirsten Vizjak
6142 0247
The Arts/Disability Education
Joella Keech
6142 0246
Mathematics
Stephen Hood
6142 0243
Sciences/Special Programs
Roger Amey
6142 0254
PE/Sport/Student Services
Graeme Budd
6142 0251
Tuesday 12 and Thursday 14
Pathways visits to Canberra High
Wednesday 20
Parents/Carers Cyber Safety Presentation
Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30
College Musical - My Fair Lady, 7.30 pm
June
Monday 8
Queens Birthday Holiday
Thursday 18 to Thursday 25
Final assessment period Semester 1
Technology/IT/Hospitality/CADD/VET
Daniel Gordon
6142 0249
Outdoor Education
Daniel McNamara
Friday 26
Review Day
6142 0249
Student Support/Advice
Monday 29 and Tuesday 30
AST intensive 9.30 –12.30
Front Office
Reception Hours
8.30am - 4.00pm Daily
Payments accepted from
8.30am - 2.30pm
Monday to Friday
Coordinator
Graeme Budd
6142 0251
Administrator
Nicole McDonald
6142 0242
Year 11 Advisors
Graeme Budd
Jessica Adams
6142 0242
Year 12 Advisors
Chris Jones
Jacki Bryant
6142 0242
College Psychologist and Counsellor
Suzanne Wright
6142 0252
Careers and Student Transition
Fiona Chester
6142 0238
ASbA/WEX
Athina Whild
(Tue/Wed/Thu)
6142 0238
College Fax
6142 0226
Office is Closed Fridays
10.40am - 11.10am
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Enrolment Application Timeline
1st Phase – Enrolment Period Enrolment opens for the 2016 school year. 28 April 2015 (28th April to 5th June) The online enrolment applica on form can be accessed from the ETD website and UC SSC Lake Ginninderra website at Applica on to Enrol/Transfer in an ACT public school 5 June 2015 Applica ons for Enrolment/Transfer in 2016 ‘closing’ date for on‐ me applica ons. 2nd Phase – Sor ng Period 9 ‐ 19 June Applica on acceptance/decline sor ng period. 3rd Phase – Acceptance/Decline period 19 June 2015 By 3 July 2015 All acceptance and decline le ers dispatched by schools. Parents and carers advise schools of student’s acceptance/decline of offer. NB. Enrolment is condi onal on the presenta on of suppor ng documenta on. 4th Phase – Review period 24 July 2015 Closing date for request for review of decision. 31 July 2015 Review decisions dispatched to parents. 5th Phase – Appeal period 14 August 2015 August 2015 Appeals closing date. UC SSC Lake Ginninderra prospec ve 2016 students enrolled and interviewed to develop learning plan. Late August 2015 Office for Schools convenes Appeal Panel. 6 September 2015 Decisions of Appeal dispatched to parents and carers by the Office for Schools. Lake News
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Big Dates Page
OPEN NIGHT
May 12
Parent/Carers
Cyber Safety
Presentation
(Tuesday)
May 20
(Wednesday)
6pm - 8pm
6pm - 7pm
Musical
My Fair Lady
Public Holiday
May 27 - 30
June 8
(Monday)
College Theatre
AST Intensive
Exams
(Compulsory for
Year 12 T students)
June 18 - 25
June 29 - 30
Library
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Communicating Online
Communicating Online
UC SSC Lake G is online with the majority of general college communications. Newsletters will continue to be posted
home for those who do not have online access or specifically request paper-based versions. Up to date email addresses
and mobile numbers are important.
Please contact the college on 6205 7099 to update your contact information
OR
complete this slip and return to the office.
Parent/Carer Name: ___________________________ Student Name: ____________________________
Mobile: _________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________
Facebook
The college Facebook page has replaced the web page and the newsletter as
the most up-to-date source of news about the college.
Events are reported in advance, or as they happen on Facebook, often with a
photograph.
The college Facebook page is accessible via the college webpage
(http://www.lakeonline.act.edu.au) or via your mobile Facebook application.
The Lake G App… now available on Google Play
and the iTunes store
Access to a range of college information and forms is at your fingertips on an iPhone and soon for Android phones.
The App will continue to be developed and provide up to date information on happenings in the school, and access to school documents
such as absence notes.
Students will also be able to customise the timetable screen which
will open automatically on the correct week day and save their credentials for logging in.
Parents can equally have their student’s timetable in the App, print
absence notes and participate in college surveys.
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Meet the Staff
Services to Students
Gerard Barrett
Deputy
Principal
Graeme Budd
SLC
Student Services
Jessica Adams
Year Coordinator
Chris Jones
Year Coordinator
Suzanne Wright
Counsellor
Special Programs
Jackie Bryant
Year Coordinator
Fiona Chester
Careers and
Transitions
Jo Keech
SLC
Inclusion Support
Roger Amey
SLC
Connect 10
Shannon Brown
Inclusion Support
Nicole Thorne
Connect 10
Emily Hogan
Inclusion Support
Bernard Walsh
Connect 10
Mary Apikotoa
Chaplain
Nicole McDonald
Administrator
Janine Lancaster
Administration
Sarah Suffolk
Inclusion Support
Jason Wegener
Connect 10
Next Month…
Meet the administrative team
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AST update
AST dates for 2015
Tuesday 1 September
Multiple Choice task
Short Response task
Wednesday 2 September
Writing task
BSSS Website:
http://www.bsss.act.edu.au/home
IMPORTANT
Students sitting for the 2015 AST exam must attend advertised preparation sessions or catch-up as needed. This is the time to ink in
the intention to sit or take one of the alternate pathways now available to attend university.
Problem of the Week
The problem of the week (POTW) has been included in Support Group (SG) meetings this term. This problem is an AST style question which gives students a weekly example of the verbal and quantitative style of question they will experience in the AST exam.
Short Response style questions have been added for term 2. Students have been enrolled in a Google classroom for AST preparation where they will be able to access the questions and solutions for each POTW. Teachers will also be discussing quantitative and
verbal style problems in maths and English classes respectively.
Writing Task Tutorials
Writing task tutorials have been run in week 2 and another will occur in week 4. Kirsty and Jenny from the English faculty have prepared a thorough review of student work and methods to improve to the next marking level. At these tutorials, students have also
received their achievement certificates from the trial of the Queensland Core Skills exam in February.
AST workshop
An AST workshop with specialist advice will run in week 10 of this term. Students intending a T package are required to attend on
June 29 and June 30 for a three hour session. The session will incorporate feedback by experts in test preparation about the trial
tasks which students will complete during the exam week in June.
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Relay for Life
Relay for Life was held from 12 noon
Saturday 28th March - 12 noon
Sunday 29th March 2015 at the Australian Institute of Sport, Leverrier
Street, Bruce, ACT. UC Lake G was
well represented with a strong staff
and student presence and support in
the form of food and drink from parents and staff. The ‘light sabre’ baton
covered more 160 km in the 24 hours.
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English
English at college level is now compulsory for all students wishing to attain a
Senior Secondary Certificate so all students commencing in 2015 must pass
two semesters of T or A English. Electives for T students in semester two will
be offered very soon, and include:
Children’s Literature
Book to Film
Issues in the Media
Writing
Conflict in Society
If you have questions about electives or
assessments, please talk to your English
teacher.
Australian curriculum is on its way!
We’ve begun with Essential English A in
2015, and we will be introducing English
UC Book of the Year
T and Literature T in 2016. This gives us
a fantastic chance to revise our old text
choices and add new ones. If you have
suggestions for texts or areas of study
that you’d like to see under the broader
Australian Curriculum units, come up
and see us on Open Night; we’re planning right now. We’re looking to intro-
The 2015 UC Book of the Year is Grae-
Don Tillman is getting married. He just
me Simison’s The Rosie Project, and as
doesn't know who to yet. But he has
part of our partnership with the Universi-
designed the Wife Project, using a six-
ty, all Year 12 students in the college
teen-page questionnaire to help him find
have received a copy from the University
the perfect partner. She will most defi-
of Canberra.
nitely not be a barmaid, a smoker, a
drinker, or a late-arriver. Rosie Jarman is
duce more units that cater to student
UC provides the book of the year to all
preferences whilst covering the neces-
commencing undergraduate students
sary content, such as our “Cars and
every year as required reading, encour-
Gender Perspectives” unit, who have
aging them to engage with literature and
been fast and furiously studying!
to make connections to each other in
all these things. She is also fiery and
intelligent and beautiful. And on a quest
of her own to find her biological father—
a search that Don, a professor of genetics, might just be able to help her with.
their discussion of the novel. Here at UC
Book club has continued the year with
Lake G, we will use the novel in some
If you missed out on your copy, please
The Book Thief in a joint student/staff
English classes, and it is a point of con-
come up to the English staffroom and we
club meeting. Next meeting (May 21) will
nection between our students and those
will give you one.
see everyone bringing in a book of their
at UC, students and staff, and for stu-
own choice to discuss – come and join
dents to discuss with one another. The
us, and you might find a new favourite!
Rosie Project is a charming Australian
romantic comedy.
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Mathematics
 Screen shots from the Graphics Cal-
Mathematics at College
Assignments
Mathematics is simultaneously the sub-
 Communication is an important crite-
ject that leaves unnecessarily bad mem-
rion for assignments. This means
ories for so many people leaving school
mathematical working and WORDS
Before starting an assignment, check the
and the subject where anyone can be
describing what you are doing and
assessment criteria with the teacher.
successful if they approach it positively.
why.
Make sure you understand what the as-
culator should be shown as evidence
The following extract from the College
Academic skills handbook is sound ad-
of working.
signment is about before you start.
 As a guide to the level of explanation
vice.
Expectations at College
required, an assignment response
Information for Students of T Mathe-
should be able to be understood by a
matics Courses
student in your class who under For Specialist Mathematics and
stands the task.
 Students are expected to complete
any work set during a lesson.
Mathematical Methods, you need to
 Use correct mathematical notation
be proficient at algebraic processes
2
Mathematics courses usually have con-
and terminology. e.g. use x not x^2,
such as expansion of brackets, fac-
and “reflect” rather than “flip”.
torisation and solving equations as
siderable sequential content. The course
well as basic graphs such as straight
content fills much of the available teach-
 It is not necessary to type an assign-
ing time, so review takes place progres-
ment. Legible hand-written assign-
sively during classes as new connections
ments are acceptable.
 Typed assignments should show use
you.
Tests
 Revise by re-doing questions from
nometry.
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with previous work are made. Homework
in this age group is definitely good for
lines and parabolas and basic trigo-
Excel spreadsheets and graphing
data using Excel are skills you will
of Microsoft’s Equation Editor or simi-
need. The line and curve fitting facili-
lar so that your mathematics is set
ty is also very useful for modelling in
out correctly.
science subjects.
 Technology should be appropriate to
Graphing software such as Graphmatica
the material supplied (there will usu-
the question. Make sure you include
is available for download on the internet
ally be many questions in addition to
work done on Graphics Calculators,
for drawing graphs and also curve fitting.
those set in class). The skills of math-
spreadsheets or graphing packages
Other internet programs such as Des-
ematics are like the skills of sport or
and online calculators.
mos will draw the graph on screen and
music. You need to practise them.
allow you to download it as a picture

 It is good exam technique (for all sub-
Include graphs or tables at the point
ready to paste into an assignment.
they are referred to in the assign-
jects) not to assume that the test
ment. It is difficult to follow your
A large number of ‘Apps’ are available
questions will only be like those ques-
working if all figures and tables ap-
which will also help you. Desmos and
tions which appear in the text book
pear as an appendix.
Graphmatica are examples of software
so look for other questions. There are
many online sources
available as a smart phone App.
 You will need to use a spreadsheet
for some work. If any formulas are
Make sure that you show your method of
used, please include a formula sheet
working in any work submitted. Most
with row and column headings. Ask
questions give credit for the mathemati-
your teacher how to do this.
cal method and evidence of thinking.
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Science
earth to the sun, or what makes a chemi-
Why Study Science?
cal bond the covalent kind, but you'll
Unless you're planning to be a research
have spent some time thinking about the
scientist for the rest of your life, when will
world around you and how it works.
you ever use that stuff you learned in
science classes? In other words, why
And some day, when your child asks
study science?
why there's water on the outside of the
glass holding a cold drink on a hot day,
A basic understanding of physics will
you'll know there's a reason for it—even
help you:
if the word condensation escapes you.
 Appreciate the lack of friction that
When choosing your science units you
allows you to zoom down a water
need to consider what you want to do
slide
after College.
 Approximate the forward thrust and
velocity necessary to hit your water-
periodic table (Use these to get you
started: "She's such a noble gas: she
won't interact with anyone." "We are
balloon target
as compatible as hydrogen and oxy Ponder Newton's 1st Law of Motion
(particularly the way it implies that a
body at rest tends to stay at rest) as
you lounge under a tree on a hot
summer day
gen: we fit together perfectly.")
Investigating the requirements of careers
and associated training, i.e. look at what
science careers you are interested in
A background in basic biology will
and want to do if you are considering
allow you to:
university or CIT. Look at the handbooks
and the prerequisites for the courses.
 Classify and categorize any alien life
 Ride roller coasters with confidence,
knowing that centrifugal force will
keep you in your seat through those
form you meet
Go to the university open days and ask
the people in the science faculties what
 Attempt to recreate Dr Frankenstein's
they think you should study at college.
experiments in your basement
It is important that you also have an in-
upside-down loops
 Use the principle that polar opposites
attract while chasing after your latest
 Avoid poisonous plants and animals
terest in the science you are choosing,
while searching for hidden treasure in
don’t choose a science because you
the woods
think it will get you a better score,
crush
choose it because you may need it later
 Speculate about the possible genetic
With a little bit of chemistry in your
brain, you can:
 Rest assured that the gas in those
neon signs are inert, and won't react
with anything else
 Use your knowledge of solvents and
spring of your cocker spaniel and
Be aware science at College is about
your friend's parakeet
understanding not memorising, it will
require you to step up and develop new
Why study science? Science can be
skills in research, questioning, writing
fun... and entertaining!
and the use of maths in the context of
science.
The true value of College science courses lies in learning something about the
homemade lemonade
world around you.
 Describe your friends and your relationships with analogies based on the
and because you enjoy it.
makeup of the (hypothetical) off-
solutions to make the perfect glass of
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You may not remember what transpiration means, the exact distance from the
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Behavioural Science
Sociology
Sociology examines the social and cultural factors that influence individuals,
groups and institutions within society.
Through the use of sociological theories,
concepts and methodologies it focuses
on the dynamics of these groups and
how they relate to each other.
The study of Behavioural Science provides a comprehensive understanding of
individuals, families and communities.
On a broader scale, knowledge from the
reflect on their understandings and
society as a whole, helping us under-
ideas about social relations
stand how individuals function within
different contexts and how this is influenced by culture, shaping peoples values, attitudes and beliefs. Such
tural diversity through developing
cilitate awareness of the human condi-
social skills and values and aware-
tion, along with tolerance and respect for
ness
others.
 develop skills for working with people
Goals
 In addition the following goal is rele-
This course should enable students to:
vant to the study of Psychology and
Sociology courses
 interpret human behaviour as an
outcome of influences and interac-
as the basis for exploring, understanding
tions
Behavioural Science provides a reper-
 demonstrate respect for individual
differences, including social and cul-
drawing on various methods of enquiry
and interpreting human behaviour.
investigations, designs and practice
and enhance individual abilities and fa-
within cultures. It promotes objective
thinking and evidence based research,
 understand the ethical dimensions of
knowledge has the potential to empower
Behavioural Science explores common
human experiences both across and
 question their assumptions and to
Behavioural Sciences can be applied to
 demonstrate knowledge of methods
of inquiry according to the scientific
conventions of the discipline
 think analytically, critically, practically
and creatively
toire of research methodology, analysis
and communication skills vital for careers
that involve working with people. It covers the promotion of optimal health in
individuals; healthy relationships in personal, organisational, community and
national contexts; and social justice and
equity for people regardless of race, gender or other individual differences.
Students undertaking this area of study
will develop skills in analytical and critical
thinking and learn to question and challenge assumptions about human behaviour. The study of this discipline is highly
relevant to further studies in the health
professions, education, human resources, social sciences, sales, media,
community services, marketing and management and aims to provide them with
understandings of human behaviour.
This course will provide the knowledge
and skills central to living and working.
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Behavioural Science
Psychology
“Each of us is, in some way, like all other
people, like some other people, like no
else,” (Allport, G: 1955).
This paradox lies at the heart of Behavioural Science which aims to understand
the universality of human experience, as
well as individual and cultural differences. The subject area promotes objective thinking and evidence based research, drawing on various methods of
enquiry as the basis for exploring, understanding and interpreting human behaviour.
ploring, understanding and interpreting
enced by culture, shaping peoples val-
human behaviour.
ues, attitudes and beliefs. Such
knowledge has the potential to empower
Psychology provides a repertoire of re-
and enhance individual abilities and facil-
search methodology, analysis and com-
itate awareness of the human condition,
munication skills vital for careers that
along with tolerance and respect for oth-
involve working with people. It covers the
ers.
promotion of optimal health in individuals; healthy relationships in personal,
organisational, community and national
contexts; and social justice and equity
for people regardless of race, gender or
Goals
This course should enable students to:

outcome of influences and interac-
other individual differences.
tions
Students undertaking this area of study
will develop skills in analytical and critical

dents with opportunities to be involved
actively in the articulation and clarification of attitudes, values and beliefs and
to apply principles to real life situations.
Understanding human behaviour facilitates development of the self as well as
more effective participation in the ever
changing social context.
Over the course of their study, students
lenge assumptions about human behav-
of theoretical perspectives and practical
strategies. Psychology promotes objective thinking and evidence based research, drawing on various methods of

question their assumptions and to
iour. The study of this discipline is highly
reflect on their understandings and
relevant to further studies in the health
ideas about social relations
professions, education, human resources, social sciences, sales, media,

management and aims to provide them
understand the ethical dimensions of
investigations, designs and practice
community services, marketing and

demonstrate respect for individual
with understandings of human behav-
differences, including social and
iour. Courses will provide the knowledge
cultural diversity through developing
and skills central to living and working
social skills and values and aware-
effectively in the community.
ness
will learn to explain human behaviour
through exploring and applying a variety
think analytically, critically, practically and creatively
thinking and learn to question and chal-
This Psychology course provides stu-
interpret human behaviour as an
On a broader scale, knowledge from the

ple
Behavioural Sciences can be applied to
society as a whole, helping us under-
develop skills for working with peo-

demonstrate knowledge of methods
stand how individuals function within
of inquiry according to the scientific
different contexts and how this is influ-
conventions of the discipline
enquiry as the basis for understanding
and interpreting human behaviour.
The study of Psychology provides a comprehensive understanding of individuals,
families and communities. Psychology
explores common human experiences
both across and within cultures. It promotes objective thinking and evidence
based research, drawing on various
methods of enquiry as the basis for ex-
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Clean Up Australia - for schools
Clean Up Australia
Lake G students organised by science
teacher Phil Dunne and helped by many
others of staff and students participated
in the annual Clean Up Australia—for
schools day.
Lake G participants naturally concentrated on the Lake, and in particular the wetlands removing a variety of green waste
(weeds) and other waste as well.
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Languages and ESL
ESL and Languages
across the globe, and some quite close
learn at their own pace. It is a joy to log
to Australia.
on and see students attempting homework or other exercises that they have
“One language sets you in a corridor for
life. Two languages open every door
along the way.” Frank Smith
Students were invited to attend a session
found at all hours of the day.
at the French film festival and learnt
about the French influence in Algeria and
Our ESL students are an amazing
The importance of acquiring a second,
the historical connections between the
group! They include exchange students,
third or even fourth language cannot be
two countries. We are now looking for-
migrants, refugees, International stu-
underestimated. Not only are doors
ward to our next big event which will be a
dents and students whose parents are at
opened and job opportunities improved
French Immersion day with other colleg-
universities in Canberra extending their
as Smith suggests, but studies indicate
es and Year 10 students, to extend our
own education. Some are recently ar-
that learning a foreign language not only
speaking and collaborating skills and
rived and some have been living in Aus-
improves a student’s linguistic abilities in
also to have fun!
tralia for several years. They bring a rich-
their first language, but there is a correla-
We are fortunate to have access to
Language Perfect
https://start.languageperfect.com
tion between studying a foreign language
and higher academic performance.
At UCSSC Lake Ginninderra we encourage the uptake of a second language
and currently have courses in French,
Italian, Japanese and Spanish with students at Beginning, Continuing and Advanced levels. We are fortunate to have
native speakers of the languages teaching not only the language content but the
ness of knowledge and experience to the
classroom. Their commitment to learning
English and improving their language
to extend our language skills and all lan-
skills is seen on a daily basis not only in
guage students are eagerly waiting for
the ESL classroom but in their other
the World Championships which will be
classes too. For many they are begin-
starting next week - 18 to 28 May - to
ning to see the tangible results of their
show what we can do. Students across
language learning in improved results
the school are encouraged to participate
across the curriculum. Year 11 students
and learn a new language. Details can
are currently focused on research and
be obtained from Kirsten or any Lan-
essay writing, whilst the Year 12 stu-
guages staff member.
dents are focussed on creative short
culture.
story writing.
In French students have been busy de-
Spaghettata is what Italians normally call
veloping their communicating skills
a plate of spaghetti cooked with a simple
through activities involving listening,
sauce and made while the spaghetti
speaking, writing and reading. As the
boils. It is enjoyed amongst friends,
majority of our learners are beginners,
sometimes as a meal or sometimes as
they are working hard at acquiring new
snack - maybe after the cinema or a
vocabulary and grammatical concepts
night out.
that will allow them to develop their fluency. Students have discovered that
some concepts that we take for granted
in our language (such as telling the time
or talking about possessions) can be
totally challenged (and challenging!) in
another language. Students are also
learning about the very important cultural
aspects of the language and the variations of French spoken in the various
French-speaking countries scattered
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Japanese, Italian and Spanish taken up
Language Perfect, but perhaps even
more so, the ESL students, who use it to
improve their English language skills
including grammar, vocabulary, short
story and essay writing. This online tool
which extends beyond languages is motivational, easy to use, fun, accessible
from anywhere and allows students to
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Languages and ESL cont.
It is very common among young people
Not to be outdone by the Italian stu-
“To round off an excellent, productive
to hear, “Let’s have a Spaghettata”, and
dents, the Spanish classes made
and intriguing term of Spanish learning
everyone is in, helping with the prepara-
churros at the end of the first term.
the Spanish class made churros with
tion and chatting whilst sharing the im-
Yes it was a good day under the direc-
chocolate dip and a hot chocolate drink.
provised meal. Italian students enjoyed
tions of Gustavo “RAMSY LOCO”
Up until the final week of term the focus
Spaghetta, the making, the chatting and
teacher-chef who had to swallow his
of our classes had been on getting a
the eating. As the teacher observed: “A
pride when he lost a bet with Sarah
grounding in the language for beginning
small class but with a big appetite!”
Badyer, as she demonstrated how
students and advancing the skills of
capable she was at pushing churros
students already familiar with the
out of the churrera (churro making
language. However in the final lesson of
machine). The classes worked harmo-
the term our class got a proper ‘taste’ of
niously and enjoyed a cup of hot choc-
Spanish culture. After planning the cook
olate and some churros at the end of
in class we got into the kitchen and
the cooking lesson.
began to cook! Fortunately (after one or
“To end the term, our Spanish class of
year 11 cooked churros with chocolate
dip and hot chocolate for a drink. I
didn’t know how to actually make
two minor disasters) we were able to
work together as a group and produce
the mouth-wateringly elicious food.” –
Tess Minns
churro, and from making them I learnt
Gustavo’s students sum up language
that they are very oily and greasy, but
learning very well. It is multi-faceted and
a very delicious treat! Different people
includes not only learning vocabulary
brought in different ingredients so that
and grammar, but learning about the
our teacher Gustavo didn’t have to buy
culture and having fun at the same time.
all of them. I had trouble with listening
Many hours and dedication to learning
to directions properly, but at the end I
the language basics and nuances are
really got into it and the churros ended
key, but fun can be had at the same
up great.” – Gillian
time.
“Under the watchful eye gaze of our
In Japanese, the Beginning Japanese
teacher Gustavo Rivera we endeav-
students started their learning by
oured to create a large serving of
familiarising themselves with Hiragana,
Spanish churros with chocolate sauce
the basic Japanese writing system. They
and hot chocolate... overall [it] was a
showed excellent commitment to their
great day, and the churros tasted deli-
learning and by the end of the first term
cious.” –Sarah Badger.
had mostly mastered it and started
reading Japanese freely. Besides the
writing system, they learned how to greet
and introduce themselves in Japanese,
which gave them some insight to
Japanese culture and values.
An overseas excursion to Japan is
planned for the 2016 September –
October holiday. If you are interested,
please contact Rika Bushby, Japanese
teacher.
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Outdoor Education and Leadership
Year 12 Leadership
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Arapiles practice - starting
at a safe height!
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Outdoor Education and Leadership cont.
...and then we were ready
The Arapiles
...to climb
by Jack Larsen
During the holidays a group of Outdoor
Ed students embarked on a long journey
to Mt Arapiles (South West Victoria) for a
week of camping and rock climbing. After
months of preparation and training, we
arrived some 12 hours later to set up the
tents in the dark. We were in bed early
getting ready to climb.
The chilly nights pre-empted the beautiful sunny climbing days. We were all up
early every morning maximising the time
climbing. We did lots of climbs throughout the week loving every minute of it.
Morning sun rising over campsite
Jeremy Bradbury and Mat Davison after completing the exciting classic climb Agammemnon,
which involved this demanding chimney move
high up on the 2nd pitch.
Each day we did 100m plus multi-pitches climbing in a range of different areas.
There are around 2500 climbs all within walking distance of the campsite. There were climbers from all over the world.
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Outdoor Education and Leadership cont.
The Arapiles cont.
The view from the top of the climbs was inspiring.
Josh Brazell, Casey Pyne and UC Lake G graduate, Grace
Bourke belaying another climber.
Seeing the world so far below was amazing… and we often got to abseil back down.
UC Lake G graduates and now outdoor education teachers
Piper Quick with UC Lake G graduates and current outdoor
Rachel Burrage and Piper Quick setting up anchor systems for
education trainees Lauren Roylance and Mat Davison perched
abseiling and belaying.
on the narrow belay ledge of the classic 120m climb ‘The Bard’.
Everyone on the trip enjoyed the climbing and everyone pushed themselves to
the limit on every climb.
Jenifer West powering up a climb at
Bushrangers Bluff with Josh Brazell a
Highlights included students conquering
little higher up.
some very challenging climbs as well as
learning how to set up anchor systems
and plan and lead a climb.
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Outdoor Education and Leadership cont.
The Arapiles cont.
On the last day we all did multi-pitch climbs together. Great team work from
everyone made this possible. It was fantastic to observe how all climbers
worked together and the high level of trust within the team as students belayed each other.
Head of Technology faculty, Daniel Gordon pulling up on the hardest climb
of the trip.
Casey Pyne belaying Grace Bourke.
Would we do it again?
Yes!
The team on the final evening with Mt Arapiles in the background.
On the last night we slept under the stars bringing to a close an amazing experience in one of the most beautiful areas of Australia.
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Design
Students in both our CADD and Architecture classes have had a busy time lately.
CADD
ARCHITECTURE
The Year 12 CADD students have been
redesigning a small area within our can-
The Year 12 architects have been de-
teen space in anticipation of the renovat-
signing a master plan for the Aranda
ed commercial kitchen currently being
Shops – a project currently being devel-
completed. They were mostly interested
oped in our local area. Their task was to
in designing spaces that were aesthetic,
redesign the external areas of the shops:
calming and much quieter by means of
the coffee courtyard, beer garden, car
acoustic panels, upholstered furniture
park, vegetable gardens and landscap-
and screens. A mix of recycled and new
ing. Next in Term 2 they will continue to
furniture for the newly multi-functioning
design interior spaces and the courts in
spaces: spaces for study, relaxing,
more detail. Photos show them visiting
charging devices and eating.
the shops to meet with the owner to discuss his design brief. Our students work-
The 11 CADD students have completed
ing in groups have risen to the challenge:
an array of posters showing the design
some of their ideas include shaded car
elements which will be on display on
parks, children’s play area, bike repair
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station, and multi-level decks for refreshments.
The Year 11 architects have been redesigning the back alleyway of our College:
between the boat shed and D Block. This
is a neglected space which we hope will
provided ideas for converting it into a
peaceful break time spot for students.
Great student ideas include raised decking, sculpture garden, murals and water
features.
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Information Technology
It is all happening in IT at UC Lake G.
We will also build on our partnership with
the University of Canberra and with the
Classes: This semester IT is running
ANU for local excursion opportunities.
classes in Programming, Website Design, and Cisco Networking. In Networking, Cisco's new curriculum is running for
the second year, with a cohort of Year
12 students on track for first completion
of this in December 2015. Next semester
we will be running Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Web Applications and
Mobile Computing, and continuing with
Cisco Networking. Some Year 12 students are undertaking a Major IT Project,
where they plan, develop and implement
New Equipment: In the last year we
have installed new Cisco Routers (1941)
and Switches (2560) in our IT Technology Lab, which will be compatible with a
dual-stack IPv4 and IPv6 environment
for teaching Cisco. We now have a working 3D printer (a Makerbot 5 replicator),
and a large format printer. For computer
graphics development we have a class
set of Wacom Intuous Pro graphics tablets.
their own independent project on a topic
of their choice.
Competitions: A group of students have
participated in the AMT Computational
and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) competition in 2015, and 60% of those undertaking this earning a credit rank or higher.
Other competitions later in the year include the Australian Informatics Olympiad, 2015 Moonbots (Google Lunar
XPRIZE Challenge) and the NCSS
(National Computer Science School)
Challenge. We plan to have student participation in all of these events
Excursions: Excursions planned for
2015 include the chance to travel to Sydney to visit UNSW, and Cisco Systems
in Term 3. This excursion, which has
been running for the last 3 years, has
been a very successful event – which
students have provided very positive
feedback about. The excursion gives
students an opportunity to interact with
the latest networking technologies, and
to see the UNSW Robotics Systems,
and their innovative iCinema – a 360
degree immersive experience.
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The Global Classroom
Global Classroom 2015
their inter-personal interactions and
through staying with a local host family.
In 2015 the Global Classroom Confer-
The experience is extremely enriching
ence is being held in Lerwick, Shetland
and rewarding, and all students learn a
Islands. Nine students from UCSSC
great deal about our global community.
Lake Ginninderra will be attending this
conference, including students from both
This is the 20th annual Global Classroom
Year 11 and 12 with a range of different
Conference, and the theme for this con-
areas of study.
ference is "20 Years – Sharing Pasts,
Shaping Futures". The tasks for this conference include looking at the major
changes to our local community over the
last 20 years, and also to research into
the major problems facing us into the
future, and to take one action to help us
overcome these problems.
The group has chosen to focus on homelessness in Canberra and the associated
problems and contributing factors to
homelessness. On Friday April 10 the
group visited the soup kitchen in Garema
2016 Global Classroom
Place, Civic, to interview Stasia Do-
USA
browski, who has been running this free
resource for homeless and people in
In June 2016 the Global Classroom Con-
need for over 30 years.
ference will be held in New Jersey, USA
The Global Classroom Conference is an
at Ridgewood High School.
annual event as part of the Global Class-
The excursion will be running from June
room Partnership, where member
17 to July 8 this year, and we wish the
schools send a group of student dele-
students every success in their endeav-
gates to an annual conference to present
ours in the Shetland Islands. The group
their research and work into the confer-
will also have some additional cultural
ence tasks to an audience of fellow con-
opportunities as they will be visiting
ference participants, and members of the
Glasgow, Edinburgh and London before
host school. The students gain an insight
and after their time in the Shetland Is-
into another culture, especially through
lands.
You can register your interest in attending this conference by completing the
Expression of Interest form at College
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PE and SPORT
Sportsmans Warehouse Stars of The Month
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JOE CALETTI
OLIVIA DE GRUCHY
JORDON MECHUM CRANE
BROOKE MELAVIRTA
FFA AWARDS
AUS BASEBALL
AUS OZ TAG
AUS SOFTBALL
The Sporting Calendar
Upcoming sporting events include:
May 13 (wk13)
May 20 (wk15)
June 2 (wk16)
AFL Girls Carnival (rescheduled from Term 1)
TOUCH Football Girls and Boys
SOCCER Boys
If you are interested in playing in any of the sporting carnivals listed come to the PE office and sign up.
The PE Staff
Graeme Budd
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Glenn Currie
John Fox
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Lydia Stove
Steve Walding
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PE and SPORT
Term 1 UC Lake G Team Success
Basketball (Girls)
ACT Champions
Basketball (Boys)
ACT Champions
Futsal (Girls)
NSW South Coast Runners Up
Softball (Girls)
ACT Runners Up
Beach Volleyball (Girls)
ACT Champions
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Beach Volleyball (Boys)
ACT Champions
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PE and SPORT
The Elite Sports Program
In 2015, there is a record 100 local students in the Elite Sports Program.
As well as the partnership with Clublime, the elite sports program provides opportunities for local elite athletes to manage and study sports development. Throughout the year there are also tours to local and interstate elite sporting facilities
as well as having a range of guest presenters provide their insight and experience in being successful.
GWS Visit 2015
Elite Sport Melbourne Tour 2014 - Maribyrnong Sports High/Essendon/MCG
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PE and SPORT
National
Scholarship
Students
UC Lake G has a large number of current National Representatives attending
the College in 2015 This follows a long
line of who’s who in Australian Sport
including Lauren Jackson, Andrew
Bogut, Patty Mills, Dante Exum, Mark
Viduka, Lucas Neil, Marc Breciano and
Petria Thomas just to name a few. The
college provides unparalleled opportunities for local students to become friends
with future stars in Australian Sport and
learn from their training habits and drive
to succeed.
The current 2015 National Scholarship students are listed below.
Nicholas Panetta
Alex Sharp
Kosta Petratos
Lizzy Tonks
Daniel Arzani
Aaron Reardon
Dejan Vasiljevic
Jackson Bandiera
Jamal Reiners
Jackson White
Joe Caletti
Kye Rowles
Thomas Wilson
Henry Davies
Zac Speth
James Delianov
Marc Tokich
Charlie Devereux
Malcolm Ward
Football
Volleyball
Ben Booth
Jamie Dimitroff
Basketball
Duro Dragicevic
Zac Hermans
Lewis Kehl
Perry Fotakopoulos
Josh Hope
Harry Froling
Max Senica
Cameron Joice
Tom Fullarton
Matthew Sneddon
Peter Kekeris
Deng Gak
Danny Kim
Jayden Hodgson
Daniel Maskin
Will Magnay
Solomon Monahan-Vaiika
Anneli Maley
Brandon Osipov
Jock Perry
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Chris Remkes
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2014 Elite Sport Student Achievement
Joe Caletti – FFA Players Player & Player of the Year
Duro Dragicevic – FFA international player of the year
Dejan Vasiljevic – USA NBA development camp
Tom Wilson – USA NBA development camp
New Zealand Sporting Tour
The Bi-annual Sporting Tour to New Zealand is departing with 24 UC
Lake G students in September. As well as playing competitive games
against a number sporting schools, the tour takes in a range of the
cultural and adrenaline activities New Zealand has to offer.
Andre Niko – Canberra Raiders selection
There are a couple of spots still available for this years’ excursion. See
Jedidiah Simbiken – Canberra Raiders selection
the PE office if you are interested.
Olivia De Gruchy – International Baseball Tournament
The next New Zealand Tour will be in 2017.
Brooke Melavirta - Aus u17 Softball
Jordan Mecham-Crane – National OzTag selection
Holly Mallet – Australian Volleyball selection
Ben Booth – National Volleyball Representation
Lewis Kehl – National Volleyball Representation
Max Senica – National Volleyball Representation
Matt Sneddon – National Volleyball Representation
Alex Sharpe – Home State Basketball selection
Lizzy Tonks – Home State Basketball selection
Anneli Maley – Home State Basketball selection
Harry Froling – Home State Basketball selection
Tom Fullarton – Home State Basketball selection
Will Magney - Home State Basketball selection
Jayden Hodgson – Home State Basketball selection
Jock Perry – Home State Basketball selection
Jackson White – Home State Basketball selection
Molly McPhee – ACT Basketball selection
Bul Kuol – ACT Basketball selection
Nathan Brown – ACT Basketball selection
Jarrod Phillips – ACT Basketball selection
Alex Ophel – ACT Basketball selection
Yar Mayen – ACT Basketball selection
Brittany Anderson – ACT Basketball selection
Taylor Anderson – ACT Basketball selection
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Arts happenings
Canberra Area Theatre
Musical Opens for Practice
(CAT) Awards
Practices have commenced for the col-
A Lake G teacher and student have
lege musical My Fair Lady.
been acknowledged for playwriting ef-
There are still many hours of practice to
forts at the Canberra Area Theatre
go. The musical camp was held during
(CAT) Awards for work completed in
week 7 when the cast were joined by
2014.
crew, band and set designers in three
Year eleven student Nathalie Cerritelli
days of intensive work.
was nominated for the Patricia Kelson
Encouragement Award for her script
‘Love Me for Me’ written while studying
at Canberra High School.
Teacher Kirsty Budding won the award
for Best Original Work for her script ‘The
Fairytale Channel’, performed last July.
Kirsty, who teaches media and history at
the college, encourages UC Lake G students interested in playwriting and
screenwriting to come and have a chat
Artist in (temporary)
residence!
to her about opportunities in the college
and broader community to develop and
Practising artist Erin Kocaj recently par-
showcase their work.
ticipated with UC Lake G students in
producing ceramics to appear in a
‘popup’ store in Civic as part of the Australian Ceramics Triennale which will
feature a series of events until July in
Canberra. The works in process are
shown below and to the right.
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Arts happenings
Musical Opens in May
Rehearsals are in full swing for the college musical My Fair Lady.
A camp was held during week 7 where
cast, crew, band and set designers
worked intensively for three days.
We also welcome students from Canberra High School to the cast and crew.
The musical will open on May 27 for a
four night season in the college theatre.
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Arts happenings
Behind the Scenes
Behind all of our great performances at
UC Lake G there is a group of students
making anything seem possible.
Amongst other things, Music Industry
students as well as some dedicated back
stage crew provide the sound, lights, set
design and construction, make-up and
costumes. Our upcoming production of
My Fair Lady certainly wouldn’t be possible without these students and volunteers. Lake Idol, Arts Night and the Year
12 Graduation are all opportunities for
students to gain skills and experience in
a wide range of production areas.
The college owns a variety of professional level equipment that enable students
to develop their technical skills further.
The school musical and play also provide an opportunity for students to experience and prepare for professional level
productions. There is also the opportunity for instrumental students in music to
experience life as a pit musician in the
musical.
The Certificate II in Music that Music
Industry students study provides real life
skills for anyone interested in the entertainment industry. It is tailored for students looking for a career in a variety of
fields such as performance, sound engineering, stage design, backstage work,
studio production, live performances,
and recording for public distribution. The
certificate can be used to continue study
in institutions like CIT, AIM, JMC and
other tertiary music institutions, as well
as other work in the music community.
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Lake Idol
UC Lake G’s Talent Show
Lake G students performed in the annual
lake Idol show held in the college Quad
on March 12. Students sang, danced,
played and visited the health focused
community groups who were on display.
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The Belconnen Regional Trade Skills Centre
Excellence in nationally recognised competency based vocational training
New Industry Standard Training Facilities and Equipment
The BRTSC is a Commonwealth funded
initiative incorporating new building, refurbishment of existing facilities and upgrade of equipment to industry standard
for selected qualifications from the National Skills Needs List.
UCSSC Lake Ginninderra is the BRTSC
Lead School offering Certificate II and
Pathways to Certificate III for Furniture
Making, Automotive/Metals and Hospitality Catering Operations in 2016. This is in
addition to existing VET courses.
Students will have the opportunity to
study pathways that prepare for university and incorporate elements of Vocational Education and Training under the National System, gaining credit towards
their ACT Senior Secondary Certificate.
The exciting new purpose built, state of
the art facilities support training in a simulated industry environment by teachers
that have experience, qualifications and
industry currency. Structured Workplace
Learning forms an integral part of skills
and knowledge acquisition.
A Commercial Kitchen with gas appliances, industry dishwasher and combi oven;
An Auto workshop with hoists, tyre
changer and spray booth as well as CNC
router for furniture production feature in
the redevelopment.
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Careers and Transitions
The Ten Step Plan to Your First Job
1. Get your resume in order
Collect a template or information sheet
from the Careers Room (E103) to help
you write a resume from scratch. Even if
you are applying for your very first job,
you will have skills and qualities that
employers are looking for that will help
you to get your foot in the door.
2. Get a Tax File Number
6. Clean up your social me-
er, explain why you’re there and hand
dia profiles
over your resume. Don’t just wait for a
Check what your Facebook page looks
like from a strangers’ point of view. Adjust your privacy settings or delete any
inappropriate content before you start job
hunting. While it might seem unfair, employers may look at your Facebook or
other social media pages to get a gauge
on your personality during the application
(TFN)
process.
Apply for a TFN via Australia Post or go
7. Organise some interview
to www.ato.gov.au/TFNapply for more
information.
self and ask for the supervisor or manag-
job ad to appear on the web. Asking
around friends and family and going to
employers directly means you have a
greater chance of finding your first job!
10. Wait
Don’t be discouraged if your phone
doesn’t start ringing off the hook the day
after you apply. Often it can take a while
clothes
(weeks even) for your application to
make its way through the system. Keep
a positive mind set and keep up with
your study, social activities and hobbies
3. Get a bank account
Many financial institutions have no fee
accounts for students. Ask about this
when you apply at the bank. You can
open an account at your local branch.
This does not mean you have to go out
while you’re waiting. Apply for a range of
and buy a business suit, or spend a lot of
jobs to give yourself options. Don’t worry
money. A clean ironed shirt and trousers
if you don’t get a job the first time
or a skirt go a long way. Might seem
around. Employers often receive lots of
obvious but some people manage to get
applications and have different reasons
it so wrong.
for hiring different employees. There’ll
still be plenty of other jobs out there for
4. Set up an email account
8. Research potential em-
you to apply for.
ployers
So that you can check regularly outside
of school. Some employers, particularly
Make a list of businesses close to you
the large ones may communicate entirely
that you would like to work at. Do a re-
by email. Make sure it has a professional
connaissance mission to scope out the
More information or assistance Fiona
sound, NOT [email protected]
type of work available, for example
(Careers E103)
for example. Simple variations on your
check out operator, shelf stacking, retail
name e.g. [email protected].
assistant. Get a feel for what the work
Source: http://worksite.actu.org.au
involves.
5. Set up a professional
sounding voicemail message
9. Start applying
Many large employers have well organised recruitment processes through their
Do this on your phone so that if an em-
websites. The other option is to drop
ployer has to leave a message they get a
your resume around in person to local
good first impression.
shops and businesses. Introduce your-
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Work Experience and ASbA
Opportunities
Work Experience Hints
Take time to sit back and absorb the environment
If you are interested in participating in a
Make sure you turn up on time
Work Experience (WEX) Placement or
It’s amazing how much you will learn just
are contemplating undertaking an Aus-
Turning up on time (or even 5-10
from being in a work environment. Ob-
tralian School based Apprenticeship
minutes early) will let you your supervi-
serve how the office operates, and what
(ASbA) please come and see Athina on
sors know that you’re keen to learn and
each person’s role is. Do employees
a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday in
that you’re taking your work experience
work together? Or do they work as indi-
the Careers Office, E103. There are op-
seriously.
viduals?
It’s important to look the part
Have a chat
Automotive or something in the Building
Think about what the people you’re
Talk to your colleagues about what they
Trade.
working with might wear, and try to dress
do and how they came to be in that posi-
portunities out there to try your hand in a
variety of fields such as Hairdressing,
Aged Care, Childcare, Hospitality, IT,
in a similar way. Dressing inappropriately
tion (i.e. what study and training did they
If you are interested in participating in a
will demonstrate your lack of suitability to
do?) Ask them if they have any advice
WEX in the Building Trade in addition to
the role. This isn’t to say go and buy a
on making it in the industry. Get a busi-
having a White Card you will need to
$500 suit, just use what you’ve got, or
ness card or contact details.
have obtained an Asbestos Awareness
borrow from a friend. If you’re still not
Training Card. If you haven’t attained
sure what to wear, call your employer.
either or both of these please come and
Don’t race out of the office at 5
o’clock on the dot!
see Fiona or Athina in the Careers Office
Treat your work experience
to find out about a training opportunities.
like an audition
It’s going to look poor if the clock strikes
5pm and you’re running out the door. If it
You never know where a week’s work
won’t take all night, finish off the task
experience might take you. Down the
you’re doing, and ask the person you’re
track you might be in line for a position
working with if there’s anything else they
with the company you did the work expe-
need you to do before you leave for the
rience for.
night.
Be proactive
Ask for feedback
Don’t sit around waiting for someone to
Ask your supervisor or whoever you’ve
tell you what to do. Approach people and
been working with for feedback on the
ask if you can help out.
tasks you’ve completed. What did you do
well? What can you improve?
Do all tasks with energy and
Source: http:worksite.actu.org.au/youth-
enthusiasm
entry-level-wages/
Your supervisor is more likely to treat
you with respect if you do the same for
them. So even if you’re asked to do me-
To organise a WEX make an appointment with Athina in Careers room
E103 - Tues, Wed or Thurs.
nial tasks like shredding paper – do it
with pizzazz.
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Work Experience and ASbA
Australian School-based
Apprenticeships (ASbA’s)
ASbA’s offer students, 15 years of age or
over, the opportunity to achieve a nation-
An ASbA will also assist you in gaining
Opportunities for Employers
post College employability skills for future use.
Employer Benefits
If you have any queries please come and
As an employer, large and small, there
see Athina in the Careers Room E103.
are many benefits in employing an AS-
ally recognised vocational qualification
bA, these include:
by combining paid work and training as
part of their education program.
 improves your business profile
Are you interested in an ASbA?
 builds your industry workforce for the
long-term
Firstly, you need to identify the type of
work you think you would like to do.
 receive on-going support and assistance from your chosen ACT Australi-
This could involve subjects you enjoy at
an Apprenticeships Centre
school, or part-time employment you are
currently doing and enjoying.
 participating in this program makes a
valuable contribution to the communi-
Work Experience (WEX) is a great way
ty by developing a young person and
to get a taste of different career op-
improving their self-esteem
tions.
 the opportunity to train students in
An effective way to acquire an ASbA is
skills relevant for your workplace
to develop a good relationship with an
employer and subsequently ask them to
 employing young, enthusiastic moti-
take you on.
vated part-time staff
Remember that many employers operate
 you may be eligible to receive finan-
small businesses and you need to show
cial incentives from the Government
them you are good value.
 flexible training arrangements
Make use of contacts through family or
friends, if you would like further infor-
 savings on future recruitment costs
mation for potential employers ask Athina for assistance.
 existing staff develop new skills as
they supervise and mentor ASbA
Keep in mind that to be successful in an
students.
ASbA you need to show commitment
and work hard in both College and ASbA
If you are interested in finding out
areas, you will need to have good time
more about employing a school based
management skills.
apprentice please contact Athina on
Tuesday – Thursdays, Ph 6142 0222
Participating in an ASbA will assist you in
or email [email protected]
gaining competencies attached to recognised qualifications and will also contribute to attaining Year 12 Certificate.
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VET Facts
Structured Workplace Learning
Outcomes of SWL placements
(SWL) in Hospitality
 officially documented contribution of
A SWL placement is the workplace com-
evidence for competency-based as-
ponent of a nationally recognised indus-
sessment of employability skills and
try specific Vocational Education and
industry-recognised skills and
Training (VET) in Schools program. It
knowledge
provides supervised learning activities
 structured training in the work place
contributing to an assessment of compe-
to consolidate learning completed in
tence and achievement of outcomes and
class
requirements of the Certificate II in Hospitality that students are working towards
 an increase in employment prospects
in class.
and facilitation of transition from
school to work and/or further training.
These placements involve negotiation
between the school and host employers
As an example if a hospitality student
about the course learning outcomes to
undertakes SWL while in college it will:
be achieved on-the-job and incorporate
the integration of off-the-job learning.
 contribute towards the achievement
SWL forms part of a student’s focussed
of their Senior Secondary Certificate
career development as they gain target-
with credit points awarded.
ed insight into many aspects of the world
 complement VET in Schools (VETiS)
of work with specific reference to the
hospitality industry.
study in the classroom under an appropriate nationally endorsed training
Aims and objectives
package – enabling students to gain
a full Cert II in Hospitality.
This opportunity will help students
What parents can do to help?
 foster their personal career development
 discuss the SWL placement with your
child and the school community
 understand career and training pathways and the role of work in society
 discuss career options with your child
 relate school learning to life outside
 explore the relationship between
the school in an authentic learning
school and work
environment
 ensure documentation is completed,
 assist the transition from school to
signed and returned to school
future training and/or work, and
 emphasise the importance of meeting
 gain industry standard competence
workplace expectations
related to their VET in Schools
 consider providing a SWL for another
course.
student at your workplace.
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University of Canberra - Academic Skills
Welcome to Academic Skills
at UC
The University of Canberra provides extensive learning support services to support you in making the transition to university, and then in building your skills as you progress through your course.
Academic Skills provides resources and academic support and skills development one-on-one and in workshops, face-to-face and online.
You can make an appointment for a face-to-face session or drop-in.
http://www.canberra.edu.au/studyskills/home
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8:30am - 6:00pm
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