NEWSLETTER - Catholic College Bendigo
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NEWSLETTER - Catholic College Bendigo
NEWSLETTER CATHOLIC COLLEGE BENDIGO Live the Good News From our Principal Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff and Students MERCY DAY Thank you to all of the students who made our Mercy Day celebration on the last day of Term 3 such a memorable occasion, the attendance and involvement of students was quite exceptional. The change of venue and introduction of new activities seemed to work really well. Thanks to the Sisters of Mercy and Mercy Education Limited staff who celebrated the day with us and a huge thanks to the Faith team, each of the houses and student leaders who made the day such a success. Catherine McAuley would have been in her element enjoying the hospitality and spirit of the day. The growing sense of Mercy identity and appreciation of the Mercy values was obvious, thank you to all who gave their service and donated to the day. We look forward to next year’s Mercy Day watching the event as it continues to grow. Next year the newlyrefurbished quadrangle will be a great setting for the entertainment. YEAR 12 Next week our Year 12 students celebrate their last week before starting exams. On Friday the students will have a formal catered breakfast, a rite of passage event and then the final assembly later in the morning with the whole College in attendance. In the evening they will celebrate mass at the Cathedral. The students have impressed staff with their diligence and work ethic throughout the year. Their dedication has been evident in their attendance at practice exams through the holidays and their focus since returning this term. We wish them every success in their final days. There was an assembly with the Year 12s this week to outline the expectations and to detail various events taking place over the next month. Hopefully, when the stress levels start to return to normal, they will have time to reflect on and acknowledge the support of the staff and their supportive environment at home. OUTWARD BOUND On Thursday evening the Year 9 students will return from Outward Bound. It will be interesting to observe the response to parents when the students arrive home. Without doubt there will be friendship, experiences and stories that they will carry with them through life and share on social occasions and informally for decades to come. Many students of this generation don’t have the exposure to the elements that were commonplace in the past. One can only imagine the craving for technology that will have built up by the rest day on Friday! Please try and talk to your son and daughter about their experience in the coming weeks as they process the shock of being away for so long in a remote outdoor setting. It is important that we do listen and engage in these reflections. It is very formative and therapeutic for the students - and probably pretty funny in parts. Thank you to all of the parents who supported the program; some Mums and Dads looked a little tense when their children departed. Thank you to the staff who spent countless hours organising and preparing for the trips and thank you to the staff that went with the students. These relationships will live on forever. There are few schools that commit to an event of this magnitude anymore, and it continues to be one of the highlights of every student’s Catholic College Bendigo experience. CHALLENGES In every secondary setting there are challenges around the measures taken in order to prompt or cajole students to attend events or participate in activities. There is ample evidence that validates challenging and at times confronting students so they are extending themselves and learning that it is normal to feel nervous and anxious about the unknown. Continued page 3 Live the Good News | Edition 16 | 15 October 2015 | Page 1 Edition 16 | 15 October 2015 INSIDE THIS WEEK CALENDAR, MASS TIMES & ROSTERS FROM OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM >> Coolock News >> La Valla News CATHOLIC IDENTITY >> From the Director >> Cebu Teachers Immersion >> Mercy Day 2015 LEARNING & TEACHING >> Space Camp >> National PE Day >> Chef’s Hat CAREERS NEWS STUDENT SERVICES >> Better Sleeping ALUMNI NEWS >> St Vincent's Reunion ARTS NEWS >> Yr 9 Performance Art: Blackadder SPORTS NEWS >> Soccer >> Athletics >> Cricket COMMUNITY NOTICES La Valla: Years 7-9 McIvor Highway Junortoun 3551 Ph: (03) 5449 3466 Fax: (03) 5449 3560 Coolock: Years 10-12 Barkly Street Bendigo 3550 Ph: (03) 5445 9100 Fax: (03) 5443 7137 Finance Office Barkly Street Bendigo 3550 Ph: (03) 5445 9191 Fax: (03) 5441 3767 [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.ccb.vic.edu.au A Ministry of Mercy Education Ltd ABN 69 154 531 870 CALENDAR, MASS TIMES & ROSTERS Year 7, 2016 Country Bus Travel October 2015 Monday 12 - Friday 16 October Structured Workplace Learning & Work Experience Friday 16 October Outward Bound Rest Day Monday 19 October VCE Music Unit 2 Recital Friday 23 October Year 12 Final Day Whole College Assembly Graduation Mass Monday 26 October Yrs 9 & 10 Theatre Studies Performance Night Tuesday 27 October Yr 11 Formal Yrs 7 & 8 Social Wednesday 28 October Pupil Free Day Bendigo Cup Day VCE Exams Commence Thursday 29 October Yr 10 and Unit 2 Drama Night Visual Arts Exhibition La Valla Canteen Roster Week Commencing Monday 19 October Monday 19 October Kathryn Sealer Demand for country bus travel is high. It is important that these applications are returned to the College before 14 September 2015. Tuesday 20 October Rebecca Wright Current Year 9 into Year 10 Country Bus Travel Thursday 22 October Karen Reading La Valla students who are currently using the country bus system do not need to re-apply for travel to Coolock in 2016. Letters will be sent home to all families in Term 4 notifying them of details of bus travel for Year 10 students. Urban Buses 2016 Monday 2 November Yr 10 Music Recital Tuesday 3 November Melbourne Cup Day Friday 6 November Community Masses Later in the year families will be notified of the process for obtaining a bus pass for urban bus travel. There will be a bus information day (date to be set) a few days before the commencement of school. On this day, families requiring a bus pass for their student can attend La Valla to purchase a bus pass and obtain information regarding the best bus to catch, times and location of bus stops. Tuesday 10 November Battle of the Bands Mrs Trish Martin, College Registrar Thursday 12 November White Ribbon Exhibition Friday 13 November Yrs 10 & 11 Exams Commence Thursday 19 November La Valla Drama Night Thursday 19 - Sunday 22 November RACV Energy Breakthrough Friday 20 November VCE Exams Conclude Yrs 10 & 11 Exams Conclude Monday 23 November Tuesday 1 December Headstart Tuesday 24 November Graduation Dinner Thursday 26 November Yr 9 Social Friday 27 November La Valla only Pupil Free Day Correction Day (La Valla) November 2015 Applications for Country Bus Travel for 2016 have now been sent to all families deemed eligible for travel on the country bus network. BOB STEWART UNIFORM SHOP cnr View & Barkly Sts, Bendigo Phone 5441 4469 [email protected] Opening hours for Term 4: Tuesdays and Fridays 11.00am - 5.00pm Saturdays 10.00am - 2.00pm Last day open for the year will be: Friday 11 December Live the Good News | Edition 16 | 15 October 2015 | Page 2 Wednesday 21 October Claire Murphy/Angela Fiske Kealy Friday 23 October Libby Harris Week Commencing Monday 26 October Monday 26 October Maree O'Connor Tuesday 27 October Sharon Brown Wednesday 28 October Bendigo Cup Day Public Holiday Thursday 29 October Tracey Roberts Friday 30 October Tiffany Gardiner Catholic Parishes Mass Times SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL Wattle Street, Bendigo: Sun 8.30am, 11am, 6pm ST KILIAN’S McCrae Street, Bendigo: Sat 6.30pm, Sun 7am, 10am ST MARY’S High Street, Golden Square: Sat 6pm ST MONICA’S High Street, Kangaroo Flat: Sun 9am ST JOSEPH’S Russell Street, Quarry Hill: Sat 6pm HOLY ROSARY Hamelin Street, White Hills: Sat 6pm, Sun 10am ST FRANCIS XAVIER Strickland Rd, East Bendigo: Sun 8.30am ST THERESE’S Albion St, Kennington: Sat 6pm, Sun 10.30am ST LIBORIUS Eaglehawk Rd: Sat 6pm, Sun 10.30am ST JOSEPH’S Axe Creek: Sun 9am From our Principal, continued. Whether it be abseiling, public speaking or being placed with other students they don’t know, building resilience and initiative in young people is critical to their socialisation at this formative stage of their life. We want our students to participate, represent the College and attend the various co-curricular programs which are all fundamental to growth. They offer students the opportunity to have a go and feel the adrenalin of success and failure. At the Mercy Day concert there were countless performers of varying skill and experience. After every act the audience was supportive and recognised the courage of those who were up on stage. DEVELOPMENT UPDATE On the development front, there is some good news. The Marian Centre now has cooling and heating, in good time for the end-of-year exams and Presentation Evening. The quadrangle at La Valla is progressing well and the design for the View St/Barkly St corner where the Ursula Frayne building currently stands is close to complete following hours of consultation with the staff and domains involved at the site. The intention through summer is to start infrastructure works for the bottom ovals at La Valla. The City of Greater Bendigo is supporting the infrastructure planning. Consultation is also commencing for new general learning classrooms at La Valla to replace the portables. PARENT FEEDBACK During this term, the College will be offering an information and feedback evening, details will be included in the next newsletter. We would like interested parents to discuss a range of matters related to the planning for 2016, such as the new learning and teaching structure. The College is seeking feedback from Year 7 parents around the Maths Pathways program; also about Information and Communications Technology (ICT), the new building master plans for Coolock and La Valla and the College uniform. This feedback will be really important in shaping our planning and communicating the direction for next year and beyond. RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE Through the last holidays and over the coming months we have students representing the state and nation in various sports and also hoping to be drafted. They deserve recognition for their excellence and developing the virtues to succeed. If you wish to advise us about a student’s achievement, please email [email protected]. edu.au with the details and a photo. We will acknowledge our state champions and outstanding students in the next newsletter. FROM OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM Coolock News Year 12 We are very quickly approaching a significant time in the life of our Year 12 students. Next Friday, 23 October is their final day of formal classes. The Whole College Assembly will be at 11.00am on this day. Parents are welcome to join us for this assembly which will run for about an hour. If you wish to attend please be seated in the Marian Gym by 10.50am. At this assembly we will also formally announce the Student Leadership positions for 2016. By now all families with a child in Year 12 should have received a letter from our Principal outlining our expectations during the coming week. I would encourage families to have a conversation about the details in this letter. All Year 12 students have been told about the way in which we want them to conclude their time with our College and our hope that this is a positive time for all of us. The Graduation Mass will be in the Cathedral at 7.00pm on Friday 23 October. Whilst formal classes for Year 12 students conclude on Friday 23 October, students are free to attend school during the exam period. Teachers will be available for the Year 12 students during their normal class time. We would encourage students to take the opportunity to continue to liaise with their subject teachers during this time. Additional Classes in Holidays As most Year 12 parents would be aware, during the holidays staff ran classes and revision sessions for students across most subject areas. We were pleased with the number of students who took the time in the first week of the holidays to attend these classes. Thank you to the staff who gave up part of their holidays to run these sessions. Mr Michael Chalkley, Deputy Principal - Coolock Let us Live the Good News, Mr Brian Turner, Principal Live the Good News | Edition 16 | 15 October 2015 | Page 3 La Valla News It was lovely to be able to return to work at the beginning of Term 4 following surgery on my shoulder. I would like to thank Mr Len Watson in particular for his great work in my absence and all the others who supported him leading the La Valla site during my time away. Staffing changes The beginning of fourth term has been a smooth one and we welcome Ms Rose Moylan to our staff, who along with Mrs Anne-Marie Holden, is replacing Ms Kim O’Brien during this term. Outward Bound As I write this newsletter, the Year 9s are now fully immersed in their Outward Bound experience and reports I have received so far have been very positive. The weather too has been fairly kind, which always helps with the experience. Quadrangle Refurbishment It was great to see that construction work on the quadrangle renewal had progressed by the time I returned. We are now getting a sense of what the refurbishment and in particular the new soundshell/covered area will bring to our College community in the future. Entering the College People will now be aware that the front of the school is not accessible during the day with the installation of the new boom gates. As a consequence visitors to the College must enter through Gate 3 and use the car park provided. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. God Bless, Mr John Ferris, Deputy Principal – La Valla education of our children!” CATHOLIC IDENTITY From the Director Community Generosity Special thanks to all the local businesses and members of our community who donated sponsorship money and prizes for the Golf Day which was scheduled for last Sunday. Their generosity means that a considerable amount of money has been donated to Mercy Works. In addition to sponsorship, prizes were donated for a raffle which will run throughout the term. Tickets will be available from the office at both La Valla and Coolock for $1 per ticket. There are many great prizes to be won. Posters promoting the prizes and acknowledging the businesses have been placed around the school. Graduation Mass Year 12 students and their families will be looking forward to the significant celebration of Graduation Mass. This year’s Mass will take place at the Sacred Heart Cathedral on Friday 23 October. Students will commence their procession into the Cathedral at 6.45pm and guests are asked to be seated by this time. Students are asked to meet at the side of the Cathedral at 5.15 to collect gowns and prepare for the group photo, which will be taken on the steps of the Cathedral at 6.00pm. It is expected that all students will be present for this photo. Religious Art Awards Catholic College Bendigo has a proud tradition of celebrating and expressing our faith in creative and life-giving ways. In 2015, we would again like to inspire our community by selecting a special piece of work for permanent placement in a prominent position within our College. This year’s College theme is, ‘Vision of Mercy, Courage of Catherine'. We invite any member of our College community to enter their work. Entrants are invited to speak with Mrs Trish Schofield, Mrs Louise Richardson or Mr Peter Hughes about the design brief. Further assistance will also be provided via conversation with our Arts and Religious Education teachers. Submission Date: Friday 23 October to the General Office at either site. The award will be announced and presented on Thursday, 29 October at our Spring Arts Festival Visual Arts Exhibition in the Champagnat Arts Building at 6.00pm. With best wishes, Mrs Trish Schofield, Director of Catholic Identity Cebu Early-Career Teachers Immersion I was one of twelve teachers from the Diocese of Sandhurst to attend this year’s Social Justice Immersion for early-career teachers in Cebu, The Philippines. Previous participants had told us how “lucky” we were to be involved in such a trip and that it would be a “life changing” experience. Life changing? What were we getting into? I really was unsure as to what to expect in Cebu. There are the postcard-pretty images we are familiar with: aquamarine waters, lush rainforests, and blindingly white, sandy beaches. However, there is a side to Cebu that has a larger impact on a visitor, and that is the level poverty that consumes the island province. Over eight days, our group of teachers travelled by local transport, the “Jeepney”, to various schools and communities around Cebu City. We experienced the depths of poverty in the Umapad dumpsite community. We saw hope in the relocated families of the Compostella and San Pio villages. We laughed, sang, and shared with the boys at the Children in Conflict With the Law Rehabilitation Centre. We cuddled, played with, and fed the babies and children of the Missionary of Charity Home for Sick and Malnourished Children. We cooked for and learned with the young and elderly at Balay Samaritano drop-in centre. Ultimately, our eyes and hearts have been opened. We take comfort in seeing first-hand the contribution of Sandhurst donations towards the development of Cebuano communities in need. The residents proudly point out to us “Sandhurst paid for that roof!” “Sandhurst paid for the audio system in our Church!” “Sandhurst paid for the shelving in our in our co-op!” “Sandhurst is helping the Live the Good News | Edition 16 | 15 October 2015 | Page 4 I will never forget the smiling faces of the Cebu locals. Amidst the deepest adversity, they find a way to keep smiling and laughing and making the most of what they have. It is this optimism that I have brought back home with me and I look forward to sharing my experiences and what I have learned with my students. Miss Sarah Gross “Where did you meet the face of Jesus today?” was a question that we often reflected upon while in Cebu, Philippines. As participants in the tenth Early Career Teachers Social Justice Immersion Program from the Diocese of Sandhurst we were privileged to meet with several communities in Cebu and to see the hope given to children, families and communities through the work of organisations such as JPIC - Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation and the University of San Carlos. We met the face of Jesus in the Priests and social workers who are assisting the poor. We met the face of Jesus in the Sisters of Missionaries of Charity Home for Sick and Malnourished Children. We met the face of Jesus in the hope and pride in communities that had once lived at rubbish dumps, but who now live in safe, peaceful villages that they helped to build. We went to Cebu to immerse ourselves in their culture for a while, to try to give support and help to those in most need, however, I came away with much more than I left there. Even though many of the people we met lived in absolute material poverty, their kindness and welcome showed me the face of Jesus and has enriched my soul. Mr Philip Jan MERCY WORKS FUNDRAISING Thank you to our Sponsors Gold Sponsorship - $1000 MGR accountants Y2 Architecture Silver Sponsorship - $500 r a e Y Bob Stewarts Terraco Civil Engineers Great Ideas Optus Bronze Sponsorship - $250 Arthur Reed photos Barclay on View Bendigo Modern Press 2015 Date: Tuesday 27 Oc tober Time: 7.00pm—11.00 pm Location: Foundry Hotel Platinum Room , High Stree Elders Real Estate Espress Printers Gejay Automotive Glen Loddon Homes The Golden Bean SJS Street & Associates, Structural Engineers Verbeek Plumbing Donations l a m r o 11 F Business Donation Ellinghaus Weil Lawyers and Consultants Gift certificate Sportspower $50 gift certificate UFS Pharmacy Pamper hamper Axedale Tavern 3 meal plan for 4 people The National Hotel Motel Complex 2 x $25 vouchers Macks Office furniture $100 gift voucher City Central Newsagency $50 worth of Scratchies JM Leech Jewellers $400 bracelet Bendigo Bank 2 x wine packs Bendigo Cinemas Double pass Meats on Mitchell 5 x $20 gift vouchers Mus-Soothe. Remedial & Oncology Massage $70 massage voucher Catholic College Bendigo Tickets will be availab le to purchase from Thur sday 15 - Thursday 22 Octob er, from the HOH Office and/or K14. Tickets will no t be sold without signed permission form. t Golden Square Photo booth: $5 per photo strip or 3 for $1 0 Tickets: $25 each—i ncludes DJ, finger foo ds and soft drink STRICTLY NO ALCO HOL or PASSOUTS Mercy Day 2015 Live the Good News | Edition 16 | 15 October 2015 | Page 5 Mercy Day 2015 The spirit of Catherine was alive at La Valla on Mercy Day, the last day of Term 3. Special guests included local Sisters of Mercy, Mr Eugene Lynch from Mercy Education and many parents. The Mercy Day liturgy provided the opportunity to reflect on Catherine McAuley’s influence on the history of Catholic College Bendigo through the lasting work of the Sisters of Mercy and the inspiration this provides each day for us in our community. The student leadership team lead the liturgy providing everyday examples of how we should implement the Mercy Values and how important they are to us as a focal point for all we do. The La Valla and Coolock leaders provided the entertainment with the La Valla leaders creating the very entertaining 'ad. breaks'. The X Factor performance from the Barkly Bellas and the Wright Street Boys was very competitive and entertaining; to be finished off with our very own X Factor competitor in Fr Rob, showing them exactly how it is done! The Mercy Day awards were presented by Mr Brian Turner and Sr Kathy Ryan to the following students: Year 7: Aiden Young BK1 Anais Mott MK1 Year 8: Nicholas Gladman MY4 Rachel Harper BK4 Year 9: Harrison Skinner MY5 Abbey Milligan VT6 Year 10:Haydn Stephens MY11 Katelyn O’Brien VT8 Year 11:Alexander Rosen BK8 Laura Baker MY11 Year 12:James Brown VT9 Mary Abraham CH7 Mrs Trish Schofield Giant jumping castle, bungee runs, sumo suits and the climbing wall all provided the opportunity for students to have fun and enjoy the afternoon. An incredible amount of talent was on show in what we know as 'Rock in the Quad', out the front of the school, which provided the opportunity for the students to sit, relax and enjoy the talents of many in our own community. Much variety in food stalls was available as well as numerous mission marts and activities, encouraging students to spend their money and raise funds for Mercy Works. Congratulations to all involved in the organisation of the day, particularly the College student leadership team and Faith and Ministry trainees, Miss Brydie Davies and Miss Joanna Monaghan; your efforts ensured the day was enjoyed by all! Live the Good News | Edition 16 | 15 October 2015 | Page 6 Religious Art Awards 2015 Calling for Entries r work for this Prize. Community to ente We invite any member of our College ’s College Theme The Artwork must reflect this year e'. 'Vision of Mercy, Courage of Catherin Louise Richardson or d to speak with Mrs Trish Schofield, Mrs For further information, you are invite t if required. insigh er furth gain to or brief, this Mr Peter Hughes about The Religious Art Prize in 2015 con sists of: ($150) The La Valla Religious Art Award ($150) rd Awa Art ious Relig The Coolock . Packet Items: Biscuits/ Dry/ Sweet, Shortbread, Custard Powder, Flour, Sugar, Soups, Packaged Jams, Puddings, Cakes and Pastas. at the presented on Thursday 29 October Award winners will be announced & gnat Arts mpa Cha – - Visual Arts Exhibition Catholic College Bendigo Spring Arts Building 6pm. Judging criteria: our 2015 theme, '. 'Vision of Mercy, Courage of Catherine it a quality piece?) use of the materials and media (Is The artwork demonstrates skillful ge Colle t installation within the The artwork is suitable for permanen rk and its ly explains the intention of the artwo The accompanying statement clear relationship to the College theme Please also provide: work is made of. act details. Title of Artwork, what the 1. Your name, Year level and cont did you choose (why e them idea/ the artwork reflects the 2. A written explanation stating who did?) you that [etc] s the images, symbols, colors, word be interested If instigated by the College, would you work? Yes or No. in discussion regarding the acquisition We are continuing our college trad ition of encouraging our students to contribute towards a House group Christmas Hamper. This provides us with a fantastic opportunity to take a moment and think about what we can do to better someone’s Christmas and supp ort our community in the upcoming season. Some non-perishable food items fam ilies appreciate accepting are: s, Spaghetti/ Meat, Coffee and Milo r to the General Office on either site. expression of Artwork will provide an insightful How would you like to bring Chris tmas cheer to others? Tinned Items: Vegetables, Fruits, Jam exemplifies the College theme. The winner will be the work that best Submission Date: Friday 23 Octobe Catholic College Bendigo House Christmas Hampers Bottled Items: Pickles/ Relish/ Sauc es, Salad Dressings, Oil (Cooking), Cordials, Soft, Drinks and Non- Alcoholic Drinks. Practical Everyday Items: Long-life Milk and Cereals. Extras (Christmas Touch): ToffeesBoxed/ Packet, Bonbons, Christmas Pudding, Christmas Serviettes and Christmas Candles. Thank-You Your gift of food is sincerely apprecia ted. Because of your generosity another Family will enjoy a Christmas Blessing . Please ensure that: all items have a current use-by date & all items are suitable non-perishable goods. of this Live the Good News | Edition 16 | 15 October 2015 | Page 7 Space Camp LEARNING & TEACHING On 11 September, nineteen students from Catholic College Bendigo and twenty from Girton Grammar embarked on the trip of a lifetime to the USA! The first week was in Huntsville, Alabama where we participated in Space Camp or Aviation Challenge. It was a great week involving heaps of activities including; space shuttle and F/A 18 flight simulations, Extended Duration Missions, Night Ops and heaps more. After graduation from Space Camp, it was off to Orlando where we did Disney World, the Kennedy Space Centre and Universal Studios which had Harry Potter World. Next stop was in San Diego for Sea Camp where we did snorkelling, labs and boogie boarding. The last few days were in LA where we were at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab on the day water was discovered on Mars, as well as a tour of Hollywood, iFLY, Warner Bros and Universal Studios. Space Camp was the most unforgettable, jam packed week of my life, I have gained so much experience and loved every second of it! National Health and Physical Education Day 2015 was celebrated with gusto at La Valla on Tuesday 8 September. Our wonderful Health and PE staff delivered a plethora of activities aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle choices and fun activities to improve physical, mental and social health. Activities this year included lunchtime clinics and games of AFL 9’s, Ultimate Frisbee, Futsal, Lacrosse and Korfball. A healthy-eating activity to investigate how students can incorporate healthy choices into their daily diet instead of eating packaged snacks that are highly processed and high in sugar was conducted also. Students who took part in this activity made delicious fruit and waffle cones topped with natural yoghurt and toasted muesli. Finally, the 2014 film That Sugar Film was shown on the big screen to highlight the risks associated with a highly processed food diet. Teagan Clarke BK10 I would like to thank all staff and students who participated in one or more activity on National Health and PE Day. May this help our Catholic College Bendigo community to become a more healthy and active one. I look forward to many more HPE lunchtime programs and an improved focus on health. Chef’s Hat Mr Gerard Waterman, Head of Health and Physical Education Mrs Sue Gamble Zayne Rowe MY7 and James Ryan CH12 cooked a fantastic chicken curry with rice and chapatti. They produced it in good time, with great presentation and worked well as a team. Live the Good News | Edition 16 | 15 October 2015 | Page 8 Have you considered Orthoptics? CAREERS NEWS Australian Defence Force Women in Defence Last Friday we had the opportunity to participate in the Women in the Defence Force one-day program at Bendigo Senior Secondary College. The day started off with an introduction about the Australian Defence Force and what they have to offer. We then did an activity in two teams where we had to pour water into another bucket without touching the water. The losing group then had to do push ups. Afterwards we got to try on real Army, Navy and Air Force uniforms that the recruiting team had brought along. We then had a surprise with an Army vehicle turning up that we could sit in. We also had to undertake a mock fitness test which showed us the requirements we had to pass if we were to enrol in the Defence Force. They also taught us how to act in an interview and what to do and what not to do. At the end of the day we were rewarded with gift bags and certificate of attendance awards. Tia Needs received the Student of Merit award, which went to the student who showed a positive attitude and great leadership throughout the day. It was an amazing experience that was a lot of fun and we made some new friends too. Tia Needs VT11, Rebecca Bigham MK7 and Anna Wakefield MY9. These allied health professionals play a crucial role in the early detection and treatment of eye diseases in children and adults. They can specialise in areas such as the following: • Children’s vision/paediatrics La Trobe University’s Physiotherapy Students visit Coolock House If you would like to gain an insight into the physiotherapy profession and the possible fields of work, come to CG2 at lunchtime Monday 19 October. Two fourth-year Physiotherapy students at La Trobe will talk about prerequisites, getting into the course and what it’s like to be a physio student. There could even be some practical examples with equipment. Apprenticeships Matter visit Careers Office Troy from Apprenticeships Matter will be visiting the Careers Office for periods 4 and 5 on Monday 19 October. Apprenticeships Matter help people find apprenticeships and traineeships. If you are interested in gaining a full trade or an SBAT and wish to discuss future plans and pathways with Troy, please email me to arrange a meeting. William Angliss Institute visit Coolock House Tessa from William Angliss will be visiting our school next Friday 16 October at lunchtime in the Careers Office. Please bring your lunch and hear all about the Institute, ask questions and get an insight into William Angliss. Email Lists CONTACTS E CAREERS OFFIC u.au) [email protected] Mr Ben Goode (b nesday’s La Valla ed W , ck olo Co : er Careers Practition ccb.vic.edu.au) son (mdickson@ ck d Di an Mrs Mehg y, Wednesday an actitioner: Tuesda Pr s er re Ca te cia Asso iday mornings Thursday and Fr b.vic.edu.au) ett (sduckett@cc Mrs Sarah Duck day and Friday es Tu : er s Practition Associate Career Defence email list and/or Apprenticeship/ Traineeship/SBAT/Employment email list A reminder that if you wish to be on either of the two lists, please email me with the area you are interested in. VTAC Scholarships If you have applied for courses you can apply for scholarships via VTAC. You will need to fill out the online scholarship form and organise any relevant supporting statements or documents by Friday 16 October. Live the Good News | Edition 16 | 15 October 2015 | Page 9 • Eye movement disorders • Low vision care/rehabilitation • Cataract care and retinal disorders • Neurological vision disorders • Laser eye surgery and corneal conditions • Driver vision and sports vision There are about 500 Orthoptists in Australia and their population is ageing, which means there will be plenty of jobs in the future both in Australia and overseas. You can study to become an Orthoptist at La Trobe University. For key information about this occupation, visit the Orthoptics Australia website, www.orthoptics.org.au/ High School Workshops at JMC You have the opportunity to attend a workshop at JMC Academy during the school holidays. You will be able to spend the day undertaking hands-on activities in your area of interest. The following workshops will be in December: Contemporary Music & Performance, Songwriting, Entertainment Business and Film & Television. The following workshops will be in January: Pro Tools, Ableton, Animation, Game Development, Rap & Hip Hop and Motion Capture. For information, dates, venue and to book your place, go www.jmcacademy.edu.au/ Whitehouse Institute of Design The Whitehouse Institute offers courses in fashion design, interior design, and creative direction and styling. The Institute is running the following events: Portfolio workshop: This workshop will suit Year 12 students who have applied for a course at Whitehouse and need to prepare a folio for their interview. 12 & 13 November. Graduate Exhibition and Parade: You will be able to view the work of graduating students. 25 – 26 November. Summer workshops: In fashion illustration, interiors illustration, image style and sewing. 4 – 15 January 2016. Go to http://bit.ly/1WrZEOT CAREERS NEWS Careers with Code Guide Diploma courses at La Trobe Uni Careers Days for Year 7s and 8s You can now download for free the amazing Careers with Code Guide. “Technology doesn’t stand still and neither do careers or the skills that we need for the jobs of the future”. No matter what career you are interested in, chances are there will be a computer science element to the occupation in the future. Download your free magazine at this link - http://bit.ly/1KAeBuJ La Trobe University is offering the following diploma courses, which will give you credit for the first year of selected bachelor degrees: Today and tomorrow Year 7s and 8s will be participating in a Career Development Day. This is in response to research that suggests that career development needs of senior students are better met when career education is addressed in middle school years. Interested in Health, IT and Business? You may enjoy a career in health information management. According to La Trobe University, “there is a national workforce shortage in this industry, which means graduates are in high demand. Salaries range from $50 000 - $180 000 at senior level”. The course at La Trobe University is called the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Medical Classification)/Bachelor of Health Information Management. Find out more at this link- www.latrobe.edu. au/health/areas-of-study ‘Make it with JMC’ initiative JMC Academy offer courses in Animation, Audio Engineering & Sound Production, Film and Television, Contemporary Music & Performance, Digital Design, Entertainment Business Management, Game Development, and Songwriting. Their new initiative ‘Make it with JMC’ aims to encourage students from each course area to work collaboratively on commercial projects, providing them with real world industry experience. For information, go to http://bit. ly/1R6Ghr8 University of Melbourne blog ‘My Melbourne’ is the University of Melbourne’s blog for future students. Delivered to subscribers’ inboxes every month, My Melbourne keeps students up-to-date with all the news from the University. To view My Melbourne, visit: http://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/ mymelb • Diploma of Arts – all regional campuses • Diploma of Business – all regional campuses • Diploma of Health Sciences – Bendigo campus Applications are made direct to the University. For more information, go to www.latrobe.edu.au/courses Changes to Engineering programs at La Trobe University In response to industry feedback, La Trobe has redesigned their engineering programs. This will affect all Year 12 students who have applied for La Trobe engineering courses via VTAC. Students who are affected will receive information via email and will be invited to attend an information evening. For information on the new Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), go to http://bit.ly/1G8tzrh Trinity Young Leaders Summer School Trinity College at the University of Melbourne is running their annual intensive week-long residential programs for talented students aged 14 – 17 years. Students will have the opportunity to: Engage in interactive teaching, Participate in excursions and group work, Develop skills in critical and creative thinking, teamwork, public speaking, communication etc., Explore University of Melbourne courses, Immerse themselves in a ‘themed week’ (e.g., biomedicine, social justice, arts, environment). The programs will run between 29 November – 20 December. Go to http://bit. ly/1Zu9RNm Learn about the ATAR La Trobe University has created a video which helps students and parents to understand what an ATAR is, how the ATAR is calculated, what subject scaling is, and prerequisites at La Trobe etc. Go to http://bit.ly/1VNlMqb Live the Good News | Edition 16 | 15 October 2015 | Page 10 One part of the day’s activities involves creating a career e-portfolio. This is a compilation of work samples and documents gathered during a student’s school years and presented in a structured manner that can be used and added to for the remainder of the student’s schooling. Dates OCTOBER 16: Scholarshi p application du e, VTAC, http:/ ly/1LD7CN6 /bit. 19: Early Entry due, Australian Catholic Univer http://bit.ly/1LI sity, MJlR 21: Extension Program Inform ation Evening, University of Me lbourne, http:/ /bit.ly/1Laqym 21: Celebratin d g Women in Ph ysics, Universit Melbourne, http y of ://bit.ly/1MmJu z6 NOVEMBER 12 & 13: Portf olio Workshop, Whitehouse In of Design, http stitute ://bit.ly/1WrZEO T 25 – 26: Grad uate Exhibition and Parade, Whitehouse In stitute of Desig n, http://bit. ly/1WrZEOT DECEMBER 14: VCE Results released. Chan ge of Preference begins 21: Change of Preference VTAC closes. 29 Nov – 20 De c: Trinity Youn g Leaders Sum School, Trinity mer College, Univer sity of Melbourn http://bit.ly/1Zu e, 9RNm 15 – 18: High School Worksho ps, JMC Academ Melbourne, http y, ://bit.ly/1jYfuD9 20, 29: UMAT Medical Intervie ws Workshop, Richmond, http NIE, ://bit.ly/1hztLEi STUDENT SERVICES Sleep Koori Football and Netball Carnival Sleep is an essential part of good health - poor sleep can impact you physically and mentally. If you feel like your (or your child’s) sleep is not in a good pattern consider some of the below tips. Improved sleep will not happen as soon as changes are made, however if good habits are maintained it should get better. If you try everything and your sleep still doesn’t improve, see your GP. The Koori Football and Netball Carnival will be held at Epsom-Huntly Reserve on 17-18 October and is expected to attract 5000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, with over twenty-five teams participating. The carnival aims to promote issues such as active lifestyles, getting involved in sport, healthy eating and leadership. http://www. bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/3358074/footballersprimed-for-koori-carnival/ • Some people lie awake in bed at night and can't switch of their thoughts. Keep the hour before bed as your wind down time – develop a routine that prepares your body and mind for sleep. Listen to quiet music or do relaxation. Check out smilingmind.com.au for guided meditations for all ages. • Avoid napping during the day • Sleep isn't something you can force. If you aren’t asleep within 20 - 30 minutes of going to bed you should get up. Go to another room and sit quietly; don’t watch TV, use a computer, eat, drink or do chores. When you feel tired again go back to bed. This helps your mind link bed with sleep – not with being unhappy and restless. Don't look at the clock because no matter what time it is you will have an emotional reaction. • Get active every day. As a rule, exercise is good for sleep, but not right before going to bed. Being out in the sun during the day will help with your body clock and the melatonin levels in the body, which will improve sleep at night. • Try not to have technology near your bed. If it has to be in your room, put your phone on sleep so texts and notifications don’t disturb you. If you use technology in your room the brain will no longer link the bed with sleep, so try to reduce using technology in your bedroom. • Get up at the same time each morning. A good routine can be very useful in resetting your body clock. • Avoid caffeine or alcohol late in the afternoon Also know that it's possible you may actually be getting more sleep than you think you are, so try not to panic. Source: Taking Care of Yourself and Your Family, Beyond Blue & Sleep Health Foundation www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au The Wellbeing Team Live the Good News | Edition 16 | 15 October 2015 | Page 11 ALUMNI NEWS St Vincent's Reunion Over 70 past students of St Vincent’s College returned to their old school on Sunday to celebrate sixty years since the foundation of the College. When the doors first opened in February 1955, forty-three boys from places such as Chinkapook, Manangatang, Barooga and Wanalta came to board at St Vincent’s College. For the next twenty-two years, the school was home to over 1200 boys. Last weekend, among the group were fourteen of the original class who enjoyed a formal dinner followed by Mass at Kilian’s Church. Their former chapel, now the library at La Valla hosted a display of memorabilia and morning tea. Thank you to everyone who helped make such an enjoyable weekend for the past students of St Vincent’s College Bendigo. Ms Barbara Lomas, Alumni Officer ARTS NEWS Calendar of Coming Events • Sun 18 October 2015 St Mary’s College Proficiency Class of 1955 60-Year Reunion • October 2015 Catholic College Bendigo Class of 1995 20-Year Reunion • 7 November 2015 St Mary’s College Proficiency Class of 1945 70-Year Reunion • 7 November 2015 St Mary’s College Intermediate Class of 1965 50-Year Reunion Contact the Alumni Office on 5445 9100 or [email protected] to register your interest in any of these events and to receive direct updates. If you are a past student of the College, please make sure you are on our database to receive Alumni information and news of coming events. The latest copy of the Alumni Newsletter is now available online: http://www.ccb.vic.edu.au/ourcollege. php?id=147 Blackadder’s Platoon Ready for the Off! Year 9 Theatre Studies students prepare for the final weeks of class production. They have been preparing to present, Blackadder Goes Forth: Goodbyeee!, which is about life and death in the trenches in France during WWI. Originally aired on the BBC and written by Ben Elton and Richard Curtis, students will be presenting an edited script for the stage demonstrating their skills in acting but also in other areas of stagecraft. Theatre Studies is an elective where students develop skills and knowledge of all aspects to do with a performance. They study and analyse the script understanding the themes, the contexts of history, society and culture and to gain an understanding of another time and place. Students then choose an area they would like to work in on the production which includes acting, set Students prepare for class production, Blackadder Goes Forth: Goodbyeee. design, props, costumes, makeup, sound, publicity, stage management and use their developed knowledge in interpreting the script onto the stage for an audience. These students are moving into the final week of the rehearsals and will move into the final step of the process where all their hard work, ideas and creations will be trialled in dress and technical rehearsals before the final performance. Don’t miss out on seeing Blackadder Goes Forth: Goodbyeee! at the Marian Theatre, Monday 26 October, 7.30pm. Your country needs you to! Live the Good News | Edition 16 | 15 October 2015 | Page 12 SPORTS NEWS Youth Soccer Champions Jesse Matthews MY3 and Flynn Perez MK3 were selected to represent the Under 14 Victorian Country Squad and both flew to Coffs Harbour NSW in the second week of the school holidays to compete in the 2015 National Youth Soccer Championships. This competition is made up of the best players from around the country. The boys had a brilliant week with fantastic weather as a bonus. Congratulations on a fantastic effort boys, and good luck with your future tournaments. Loddon Mallee Region Athletics Wow, what a stunning day. As the weather turned it on, so did our Athletics Team. A few injuries, Outward Bound and withdrawals prior to the day reduced our team to just fifteen competitors, however they were all quality. 2nd: Thomas Bickley, Boys 17yr High Jump 3rd: Bailey Samuel, Boys 13yr Javelin Also in first place was our Girls 14yr Relay Team of Matisse Perez, Eva Jan, Darcy Scott & Lucy Membrey Congratulations to all students on a great day at the track. Thanks to Mr Paul Rance, Ms Amy Clark & Miss Rhiannon Hercus for their assistance with the team on the day. Ms Maree Pearce Back Row L-R: Thomas Bickley CH11, Cooper Smith JR2, Bailey Samuel MK2, Connor Sexton JR3, Collin Mayes BK7, Brody McDowell MK11, Benjamin O’Brien VT8, Meg Patterson BK11 Front Row L-R: Darcy Scott VT3, Matisse Perez JR4, Lucy Membrey VT3, Eva Jan JR3, Mackenzie Marsh BK1, Shannon Hansford JR10 (Missing Christopher Browne) Our bowlers did the job with the ball keeping a tight line and length but couldn’t get an early breakthrough. It wasn’t until Liam Nihill CH1 came on with the ball that wickets started to tumble as he got 3 wickets in one over. Marist’s innings came to a close with the total edging over 50 with the last wicket falling with one ball to go. Our batting started slowly with very few batters able to get any runs on the board. Early wickets were falling everywhere, with our boys sitting at 7/40 with 4 overs to go. Some late big hitting from Nathan Walker BK2 wasn’t quite enough as we fell 7 runs short of the end total. The entire team played with excellent spirit and sportsmanship throughout the day and should be congratulated representing our College so well. Thanks to Nicholas Gladman MY4 and Mr Henry McCullough for all their help in coaching the team. Photo Left: Back Row: Nicholas Gladman MY4 (Assistant Coach), Liam Nihill CH1, Tanner Nally CH1, Brodie Hartland BK1, Nathan Walker BK2, Nicholas Wallace MK2, Connor O’Farrell MY1, Henry McCullough (Coach) Front row: Abe Sheahan BK1, Noah Walsh CH2 (Captain), Liam Ledwidge JR2, Cameron Pope JR1, Cooper Smith JR2, Samuel Conforti BK1, Will Edwards BK1 Results were as follows: 1st: Collin Mayes, Boys 16yr 110m Hurdles 1st: C hristopher Browne, Boys 17yr Shot Put and Boys 17yr Discus 1st: Connor Sexton, Boys 14yr Triple Jump 2nd: Meg Patterson, Girls 16yr 400m 2nd: E va Jan, Girls 14yr 100m and Girls 14yr 90m Hurdles Our first game was against Marist College Bendigo with the boys keen to get a win to advance to the Grand Final. Cooper Smith JR2 and Noah Walsh CH2 starred with the bat putting on an 80-run opening stand. Nicholas Wallace MK2 came in and finished off the innings with a further 40 runs with some big hitting to finish our total over 130 runs off 18 overs. Our second game was the final against Bendigo South East College (BSE). After Captain Walsh lost the toss we were asked to bowl. We started off very well but midway through the innings BSE were piling on the runs as our boys tried hard. Cooper Smith came on with his leg spin and bowled a double-wicket maiden to stem the flow, however the BSE batsmen got over the line with 73 runs off 18 overs. Right from the first event, the Catholic College Bendigo Squad was on fire. This great form continued all day, and all the students are to be commended for their terrific effort, competitiveness and sportsmanship. 2nd: Cooper Smith, Boys 13yr High Jump Year 7 Boys Cricket Live the Good News | Edition 16 | 15 October 2015 | Page 13 COMMUNITY NOTICES Year 12 Graduation Photos Parents/Guardians may be aware that Arthur Reed Photos recently took the individual Year 12 Graduation photos. On Friday 23 October, the day of the Graduation Mass, a group photo will be taken on the steps of Sacred Heart Cathedral. It will be possible for students who missed having their individual photo taken recently to have it taken on 23 October before the group photo. Approximately 7 days after that, online ordering at Arthur Reed Photos will open. At this time you will be able to order the individual and group photos. Booking site details will be printed in our Newsletter at that time. Mr Matthew Smith, Senior Leader St Kilian's Deb Ball 2016 St Kilian’s is now accepting Expressions of Interest for its 2016 Débutante Ball, proposed to be held on Saturday 27 August. Please register your interest by sending a message to stkiliansdebball@ gmail.com by Friday 23 October with a contact phone number. A member of the Committee will then be in touch to advise you of the next steps. If you have friends or relatives who you think may be interested in sharing their Débutante Ball journey with St Kilian’s, please extend this invitation to them. Alternative Schoolies Trivia Night Bendigo Bank Academy of Sport 'Towards Olympic Hopes' Kayak Program Golden Square Football Netball Club Tryouts, U13, U17 Development and BFNL U17 Tryouts 2015-2016 Trials We are excited to introduce junior netball to our program to enhance our BFNL U17 and U17 Development teams and to foster and develop junior netballers within the Golden Square Football Netball Club. Sunday 18 October, 10.00am at Lake Weeroona • Demonstrations by national team members Kristy Packham and Bec Mann • Outline of the program • National testing protocols • Draft testing stations • Opportunity to paddle in a racing kayak with a national athlete Places exist for boys and girls from throughout Central and North Central Victoria with selection based on current and potential ability Succesful candidates will be offered a six month Academy Program, beginning in October, which includes physical, skill, and athlete education sessions. Athletes must be 12 years of age by 1/10/15 and under 18 years as of 31/12/15 Expressions of interest can be made with Graham Gordon, Executive Officer Our junior teams will be affiliated with the Bendigo Strathdale Netball Association Tryout information below, please note: registration 30 minutes prior to tryouts U13s and Open (Section 2 & 3 teams) Sunday 8 November – U13 4.00pm 5.00pm Open 5.00pm - 6.00pm Sunday 15 November - U13 4.00pm – 5.00pm Open 5.00pm - 6.00pm More info email: gsfncjuniors@yahoo. com.au Further enquiries ph: Tiffany Jenkyn 0408 412 284 U17 GSFNC BFNL Team & U17/ Development Tryouts Wednesday 4 November 6.00pm Tuesday 10 November 6.00pm Contact: Bendigo Bank Academy of Sport Thursday 12 November 6.00pm Graham Gordon Further enquiries ph: Melinda Keighran 0439 205 406 PH: 03 5444 7700 More info email: [email protected] [email protected] www.bbas.org.au Live the Good News | Edition 16 | 15 October 2015 | Page 14 Come along to the Alternative Schoolies Trivia night, test your knowledge and help raise money to be taken to the Philippines as part of the Alternative Schoolies program. Alternative Schoolies gives Year 12s the opportunity to celebrate the end of their schooling in a different way. Instead of taking part in the traditional festivities nine students from the Sandhurst Diocese will be heading to Cebu, where we will be immersed in the Filipino culture for twelve days. It will give us the opportunity to observe experience a different way of life, as we will be visiting areas where people have been affected by and are living in poverty. All the money raised will be taken with us and donated to organisations that are the most in need, such as: • Missionaries of Charity; an orphanage for babies and children that cannot be supported by their families • Balay Samaritano; a day care centre for homeless adults and street kids • My Home; a detention centre for children in conflict with the law It will be a great night and I hope to see you all there! Date: Thursday 26 November Time: 6.30 - 10.00pm Location: Catholic College Bendigo Gym, Barkly Street Bendigo Price: $10 a ticket, per head 6-10 people per table BYO snacks and no alcohol. Tickets are available at the Catholic College Bendigo Library (Coolock Campus) or contact myself at: [email protected] COMMUNITY NOTICES Zodiacs Netball Tryouts Marist Brothers Band's Annual Halloween Trivia Night Friday 30 October 7.00pm Coolock Hall, Catholic College Bendigo (Coolock Campus), Barkly Street Tickets at the door (cash only) Adults: $15 Students: $10 Under 5: Free There will be prizes for best costume, lucky door and much more! For all enquiries, or to reserve a table please contact Claire on 048000975 or email the band at: mbb@ maristbrothersband.org.au All proceeds go to Marist Brothers Band and the Marist Academy of Brass The Zodiacs Netball Club affiliated with Bendigo Strathdale Netball Association (plays at Bendigo South East) will hold their tryouts for their Under 13’s (Year 7 in 2016) and Grade 6 (in 2016) teams for Season 2016 on the following dates: Sunday 18 October Grade 6 – 10.30am – 11.30am Under 13’s – 11.30am – 12.30pm Monday 19 October Grade 6 – 4.30pm – 5.15pm Under 13’s – 5.15pm – 6.15pm Attendance at both sessions is preferred. Please arrive ten minutes prior to register your details. Eaglehawk Netball Tryouts Eaglehawk Football/Netball Club 17&under and Development netball tryouts will be held Monday 26 October, Friday 30 October and Sunday 1 November from 6.00pm – 7.30pm at the Eaglehawk netball courts, Simpsons Rd, Eaglehawk. Expression of interest forms are to be filled out and emailed back to the club no later than 21 October to [email protected] and can be found on our EFNC web page. For further information please contact Kylie Piercy 0427463311 Tryouts will take place at Bendigo South East on the outside courts (Court 7). Please make sure you bring along a drink bottle & be sun smart. For further information please email [email protected] Live the Good News | Edition 16 | 15 October 2015 | Page 15
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