Saint Ignatius College Geelong
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Article by Mr Michael Exton
Welcome back to the final school term for 2019. I hope all students have had an enjoyable and restful break, (with some revision and preparation for the new term), and are looking forward to finishing the year off on an excellent note.
The Interim-semester Two Reports and follow-up Parent/Student/Teacher meetings held at the end of the previous term will have helped identify and affirm good progress to date, provided a valuable opportunity to discuss areas of concern and helped set some directions for a productive time ahead.
The Year 12 VCE students sat their practice exams during the second week of the holidays. VCE Coordinator, Mr Michael Brown reported that he was very pleased overall with the way the students approached this crucial assessment preparation.
Two recent student trips
Cape York Indigenous Immersion Trip – Thirty-one Yr 9 students travelled with Ms Deb Hodge and Ms Tory Wood and ‘Red Earth’ Guides to visit an indigenous community.
East Timor Immersion Trip - Twenty Yr 10 & 11 students travelled with staff members Mr Joe Pannuzzo and Ms Rebecca Clarke and a ‘Destination Dreaming’ Leader to Dili and the Arturo Island.
Both groups returned safely during the holidays. All reports to date indicate the trips went very well. I thank the staff involved and commend the students on the very positive comments I received about their enthusiastic and cooperative approach.
Final week for Year 12s
All parents of Year 12 students will have received a letter from me late term three to communicate some of our expectations and hopes and the plans in place at this stage to help facilitate a positive and smooth finish. (Extra copies are available from our office.) The Year 12s must remain as focused as possible on their studies right through to the last exam. A lot depends on their ability to apply themselves well during this time. I have made it very clear about our expectations for a positive finish by the senior students on their ‘last day,’ Tuesday 22nd October.
Regular timetabled classes for the Year 12 students will cease on Monday 21st October 2019. The next day, Tuesday 22nd October, will be the Yr 12 ‘Celebration Day.’ The VCE written exam period starts on Wednesday 30th October 2019 with the English exam (for LOTE Oral, Theatre Studies & Music Performance exam times, please check with the subject teacher, some of these examinations have already started.) Visit the following website for the VCE exam timetable:
https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/administration/Key-dates/Pages/VCE-exam-timetable.aspx
After Tuesday 22nd October 2019, Year 12 teachers will be available during normal class time and by appointment out of class time until the exam for their particular subject. Teachers will discuss these arrangements with their students.
Some special activities are planned over the “last week” to help make this a special and memorable time for the students and parents. In particular, I remind parents of Year 12 students and friends of the College about the Year 12 Mass at the College Gym on Thursday 17th October 2019 (7:00 pm) and the Full School Assembly on Monday 21st October (report to the office at 10.30 am for a 10:45 am start.) It is expected that all Yr 12 students and their families will attend the special Mass on the 17th October and you would be most welcome to attend the assembly.
I wish our Year 12 students and their families a special and memorable time during the last phase of their secondary school journey.
Next Full School Assembly
All Parents are warmly invited to attend this term’s assembly on Monday 21st October 2019. I ask you to please report to the office at 10:30 am so you can be allocated a seat. The main focus of the assembly will be, as in past years, the school’s farewell to the Year 12 students.
Wednesday 23rd October 2019 – normal classes
Please note that this day is not a holiday for our students – classes will run as usual. As you are aware, this is the day of the annual “Geelong Cup.” Some schools are taking this day as a holiday; we are not as we take Melbourne Cup day instead (together with the day before.)
As some schools are taking Geelong Cup off, there was a question over what school buses will run on this day. The Region’s School Bus Coordinator has informed our Bus Coordinator that buses will run on this day for our students. I would suggest that students should check with their driver just before the day, particularly those on buses that carry students from other schools, in case any special arrangements are being made due to fewer students travelling on this day.
Bereavement
Very sad news - Madeleine Stub’s (Yr 7) father, Richard, passed away early last week.
On behalf of the College community, I extend our sympathy to Madeleine, her mother, Helen and their family and friends on the very sad loss of their dearly loved father and husband, relative and friend, Richard.
Deputy Principal, Michael Timms and Yr 7 Coordinator, Leonie O’Brien and several other staff members represented the College at Oakdene on last Friday where a celebration of Richard’s life occurred.
Please keep Madeleine and her family in your thoughts and prayers at this sorrowful and challenging time for them.
May Richard Rest In Peace.
Staff news
Teacher, Elana Cole has shared with us her family’s very exciting news, the arrival of a beautiful baby boy, 'Orlando Jak Lucas,' born on Thursday 26th September.
Mum and ‘Ollie’ are progressing well.
Best wishes to Teacher, Emma Cuthill, who will commence Parental Leave next week. We look forward to future good news!
One of our current Casual Relief Teachers, Jo Geary, will cover Emma’s classes.
Year 9 Camp week
All Year 9 students are away this week attending one of three different five-day camps – Lake Eildon, Murray River (Yarrawonga area) and the Grampians. This camp is run by the ‘Outdoor Education Group’ (OEG) and involves sixteen groups of fourteen Year 9 students spending five days undertaking a challenging personal and group experience. This is the third year we have run this program which has received very positive feedback. OEG’s program is designed to provide a challenging personal and Year 9 community development experience to strengthen our educational program by building student resilience, independence, resourcefulness, leadership, teamwork and self-esteem. I wish everyone involved a safe and rewarding experience.
Summer Uniform, compulsory Term Four
Just a reminder about the change to summer uniform for this term. Most students have returned wearing their uniform correctly, clean and in a very good state. I was disappointed that some students returned without doing the necessary check to see all was in order with their summer uniform. In particular, some items of uniform are in disrepair and need to be replaced, some shoes were not clean, and some of the dresses are too short. (The dress length is to the knee with an allowance of up to 5cm above the knee for growth during the term.)
Some things to be mindful of are:
• The tie does not have to be worn with the summer uniform in term four;
• The new type of summer shirt can be worn not tucked into the shorts;
• The only kind of school shoes permissible are black leather (able to be polished) ones, preferably lace-up (no skate or sports type shoes);
• The jumper is not to be the outer garment when travelling to and from school, and if it is cold the student should wear their blazer;
• Long hair (longer than to the shoulder) is tied back with College coloured ribbons and kept off the face;
• Summer uniform dress length must be to the knee; and
• The navy blue school hat is compulsory in term four.
Please find a copy of the uniform policy that relates to summer uniform in the front section of the student planner. Please note that there is a two-week changeover period from winter to summer uniform form the beginning of this term.
Magis 2018
Copies of the 2018 College annual magazine, “Magis,” have been distributed. Current families should have received their copy via their daughter/son. Last year’s Yr 12 students, who do not have a sibling currently at the College, should have received their copy via mail to the family home address. If you have not received your copy, please contact the College Office.
‘Magis’ is a fantastic record of College life for the previous year. I hope you enjoy looking over the year’s records in this annual magazine. I also hope that over time, it will become a treasured memory of the 2018 school year for our College community members.
On behalf of the College community, I express my gratitude to our Communications Officer, Mr Tony Berryman-Long, for his coordination, design work and development of the ‘Magis’ for another year.
Best wishes,
Michael Exton Principal
Privacy and information collection - Saint Ignatius College Geelong is bound by the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1998. In relation to health records, the School is also bound by the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic.). A copies of the College’s Privacy Policy and ‘Collection Notice’ that take into account these laws, technology and changes to the School’s operations and practices is available on our website. You can find the link at the bottom of the College’s web page.
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We are very near the end of another academic year, and not surprisingly, it has been very busy over the last two weeks.
Dear Parents/Guardians and Friends of the College,
We are very near the end of another academic year, and not surprisingly, it has been very busy over the last two weeks. This newsletter is the second last of the year.
Our Years 7-10 students finished their classes this week and the Years 11 and 12 students finished up earlier on. Over the last week or so, the students have been undertaking final assessments. Years 9 and 10 students sat their exams and Years 7 and 8 students have been completing a variety of assessment tasks. The Year 11 students completed the year undertaking the “Kick Start” program to prepare them for either the Year 12 VCE or VCAL program.
As a College community, we have held very significant events such as Mosaic and the Year 12 Valedictory Dinner. Our Year Level Coordinators (7-11) have each organised a “final assembly” to celebrate and reflect on their students’ year, give thanks to God for the many blessings during the year and to provide the opportunity for expressions of gratitude to staff members who have supported the students’ learning and wellbeing. I thank our Year Level Coordinators, Ms Leonie O’Brien (7), Ms Deb Hodge (8), Mr Joe Pannuzzo (9), Mr Brendan O’Brien (10), Ms Kristin Williamson (11) and Mr Joe McLean (12) for their leadership and management of their respective year levels and for their work to ensure a smooth and purposeful finish to the year for our students. I acknowledge the help our Liturgy Coordinator, Mr Brendan Nicholls provided for ensuring each Year Level participated in a meaningful and prayerful liturgy to finish the year.
Semester Two Parent Reports
Parents of Years 7-11 students will be able to access the Semester Two reports via the ‘Xuno’ portal from 4 pm on Thursday 12th December. These will provide an excellent basis for parents to discuss with their daughters and sons the progress made during the year and to begin to set some student goals for 2020.
Mosaic Evening
Our annual Mosaic Evening at Costa Hall was again an exceptional and important whole school event. Thank you to all the families who were able to attend. A strong school community enhances positive outcomes for our young people.
As in previous years, Mosaic was a wonderful celebration of very impressive student achievement across a variety of areas. I congratulate all students who received awards or presented the results of their learning (Art and Technology Displays) or performed on the evening (Music, Dance and Drama) – well done!
It was impossible to acknowledge all student achievements, and I congratulate all students who have tried their best throughout the year. It is also hard to show off some of the aspects of school life that we value. Examples include students supporting each other and going quietly about their learning and making the most of the opportunities they have to discover and develop their gifts and talents and being of service to others.
Thank you to our hard-working staff for organising and running this evening – most staff members played some part in supporting this community celebration. In particular, I thank Mrs Claire Hewitt for coordinating Mosaic. Photos of the event can viewed in the Photo Gallery section of our website: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au/new/our-school/photo-gallery
Leopold Senior Citizens’ Luncheon and Concert
Our College has enthusiastically supported the annual Leopold Senior Citizens’ Luncheon for the last twenty-two years. On Tuesday 26th November, about sixty students performed or waited on the tables serving the lunch prepared by the Church group for the one hundred and eighty senior citizens present at Club Italia, Moolap. As in previous years, I received many glowing comments about our students. Well done to our performers. Also, as well as serving food, many of our students need to be congratulated for the way they conversed with the guests on the day helping to make the day a special one for them. Thank you to Mrs Linda Pape (Performance Coordinator), Ms Marina Brown (Choir), Mr Paul James, Mr Angelo Scotto, Ms Caitlin Doble and several other staff members who helped out for enabling our school to support this initiative of the local Parish.
Year 12 Valedictory Evening
On Friday 29th November the annual Year 12 Valedictory Dinner/Dance was held at GMHBA Stadium, Kardinia Park, Geelong. The evening commenced with the formal presentation of the graduands and some speeches. A very enjoyable dinner/dance followed this.
A special feature of the formal part of the evening was an address by former student, Ms Stephanie Cowdery (2009) who provided an inspirational speech about her life’s journey since school. After completing a Diploma of Languages (Indonesian) and a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Psychology and Health Promotion, Ms Cowdery is currently a PhD Scholar with Deakin University School of Medicine. She is committed to investigating the nexus between physical and mental health. Ms Cowdery shared a reflection on how her learning and the values instilled at school have supported her through the ups, downs and challenges.
One of last year’s College Captains returned to promote the “Old Ignatians Association”. Dean O’Brien encouraged the Class of 2019 to keep connected to the College through membership of the alumni association. Each Year 12 student was presented with an Old Ignatian lapel badge that they will hopefully keep as a sign of their continuing connection to their secondary school.
Fr James Puppady (President of the Association of Canonical Administrators) provided the blessing and expressed his congratulations and best wishes to the students. The College Captains, Maddie Crothers and Sam Salisbury spoke fondly about many aspects of their secondary school journey, expressed gratitude to the staff and parents and wished their classmates best wishes for the next stage of their life journey.
Thank you to the organising committee and in particular, Mr Joe McLean (YLC) and Ms Dani Stanesby. As in previous years, the evening was conducted in a positive, happy and respectful way.
Photos of the event can viewed in the Photo Gallery section of our website: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au/new/our-school/photo-gallery
Year 12 studies 2020 - Unit 3 Orientation Program
Thank you to the Senior School team of teachers for providing a valuable Orientation Program over the last week and a half to prepare the Year 11 students for next year. It is essential that these students use some of the holiday time to prepare for the undertaking of their Unit 3 subjects. Teachers have given guidelines and provided preparatory work. The students have a responsibility to take advantage of this and not turn up next year finding themselves behind the rest of the class. Can I please encourage parents to support this expectation? I expect that our senior students give their academic program the priority it deserves and other undertakings will need to fit in around their studies. I want all students, as I am sure parents do, to have the best chance of achieving to the best of their ability and this will be enhanced if the prevailing atmosphere is one where students are encouraging each other to do their best with their studies.
The Potato Shed Wetlands beautification project
I commend VCAL Teacher, Mr Attel Martschinke, for his leadership and management of this project.
During 2019, many Saint Ignatius College students and some staff have contributed over 400 individual hours towards this project. This includes:
8 x year 9 RE classes
3 x SICG staff afternoons
12 x year 11 VCAL classes
8 x year 12 VCAL classes
During these sessions, staff and students of SICG have:
dispersed 12 x cubic metres of ground mulch
removed 2 x cubic metres of rubbish and debris
planted 322 native trees / shrubs
made and installed 12 x native bird boxes / feeders and native animal habitats
On the 12th December 2019, Mr Martschinke and Mr John Clatworthy will be running two more staff planting sessions with the aim to plant the remaining 278 trees.
We hope to continue this worthwhile project in 2020, partnering with the management team at The Potato Shed and the Landscape Architect at the City of Greater Geelong.
Well done to everyone involved.
Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) Perth
Tomorrow, eleven senior students and Mr Nicholls, Ms Deak, Ms Kearney and College Chaplain, Fr James Puppady will travel to Perth for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival. They will return from this very special opportunity next week on Thursday 12th December.
ACYF will be a national gathering of Catholic young people in Perth. It was established by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) “to provide young people with opportunities to deepen their relationship with Jesus, be empowered to be disciples in the world today and encounter and celebrate the vitality of the Church in Australia.”
ACYF has been designed to:
“Provide a high quality formative and experiential opportunity for young Catholics to encounter Jesus Christ, in the context of the Catholic Church in Australia;
Listen to and discuss the issues and challenges in the lives of young Catholics in Australia;
Evangelise young people and empower them to be evangelists; and
Provide young people with local examples and connections of vocations, social action, liturgy and prayer, catholic music and catechesis.”
Please pray for the success of the festival. On behalf of our College community, I wish all participants an enriching and faith enhancing experience. Thank you to the Melbourne Archdiocese for its organisation of the trip and contributing towards the cost for our students.
Final days of the school year
Next Tuesday we will conduct the Orientation Day for the grade six students attending Saint Ignatius next year. We look forward to welcoming 250 students to Year 7 for next year.
The next and final newsletter for the year will be available on the afternoon of Thursday 19th December 2019.
The commencement date for the 2020 school year
Please note that classes for all Year levels will commence on the same day next year – Friday 31st January 2020.
Advent Season
Last Sunday, we commenced the Advent period of the Church’s calendar, the beginning of a new Church year. The Advent period is a time of waiting and preparing for Christmas.
“Lord, you sent us Jesus your Son to bring light to our darkness and lead us to eternal life. As we begin this Advent season, enkindle within us the deep desire to seek him in all things.
Lord, you fashioned our hearts to be satisfied with nothing less than Your love which overflows for us in Christ. As we journey through Advent, rekindle within us your gift of hope, and turn our expectant waiting into readiness to welcome Him in all persons we meet.
We ask you this in his name. Amen”
Best wishes,
Michael Exton Principal
Dear Parents/Guardians and Friends of the College,
We are very near the end of another academic year, and not surprisingly, it has been very busy over the last two weeks. This newsletter is the second last of the year.
Our Years 7-10 students finished their classes this week and the Years 11 and 12 students finished up earlier on. Over the last week or so, the students have been undertaking final assessments. Years 9 and 10 students sat their exams and Years 7 and 8 students have been completing a variety of assessment tasks. The Year 11 students completed the year undertaking the “Kick Start” program to prepare them for either the Year 12 VCE or VCAL program.
As a College community, we have held very significant events such as Mosaic and the Year 12 Valedictory Dinner. Our Year Level Coordinators (7-11) have each organised a “final assembly” to celebrate and reflect on their students’ year, give thanks to God for the many blessings during the year and to provide the opportunity for expressions of gratitude to staff members who have supported the students’ learning and wellbeing. I thank our Year Level Coordinators, Ms Leonie O’Brien (7), Ms Deb Hodge (8), Mr Joe Pannuzzo (9), Mr Brendan O’Brien (10), Ms Kristin Williamson (11) and Mr Joe McLean (12) for their leadership and management of their respective year levels and for their work to ensure a smooth and purposeful finish to the year for our students. I acknowledge the help our Liturgy Coordinator, Mr Brendan Nicholls provided for ensuring each Year Level participated in a meaningful and prayerful liturgy to finish the year.
Semester Two Parent Reports
Parents of Years 7-11 students will be able to access the Semester Two reports via the ‘Xuno’ portal from 4 pm on Thursday 12th December. These will provide an excellent basis for parents to discuss with their daughters and sons the progress made during the year and to begin to set some student goals for 2020.
Mosaic Evening
Our annual Mosaic Evening at Costa Hall was again an exceptional and important whole school event. Thank you to all the families who were able to attend. A strong school community enhances positive outcomes for our young people.
As in previous years, Mosaic was a wonderful celebration of very impressive student achievement across a variety of areas. I congratulate all students who received awards or presented the results of their learning (Art and Technology Displays) or performed on the evening (Music, Dance and Drama) – well done!
It was impossible to acknowledge all student achievements, and I congratulate all students who have tried their best throughout the year. It is also hard to show off some of the aspects of school life that we value. Examples include students supporting each other and going quietly about their learning and making the most of the opportunities they have to discover and develop their gifts and talents and being of service to others.
Thank you to our hard-working staff for organising and running this evening – most staff members played some part in supporting this community celebration. In particular, I thank Mrs Claire Hewitt for coordinating Mosaic. Photos of the event can viewed in the Photo Gallery section of our website: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au/new/our-school/photo-gallery
Leopold Senior Citizens’ Luncheon and Concert
Our College has enthusiastically supported the annual Leopold Senior Citizens’ Luncheon for the last twenty-two years. On Tuesday 26th November, about sixty students performed or waited on the tables serving the lunch prepared by the Church group for the one hundred and eighty senior citizens present at Club Italia, Moolap. As in previous years, I received many glowing comments about our students. Well done to our performers. Also, as well as serving food, many of our students need to be congratulated for the way they conversed with the guests on the day helping to make the day a special one for them. Thank you to Mrs Linda Pape (Performance Coordinator), Ms Marina Brown (Choir), Mr Paul James, Mr Angelo Scotto, Ms Caitlin Doble and several other staff members who helped out for enabling our school to support this initiative of the local Parish.
Year 12 Valedictory Evening
On Friday 29th November the annual Year 12 Valedictory Dinner/Dance was held at GMHBA Stadium, Kardinia Park, Geelong. The evening commenced with the formal presentation of the graduands and some speeches. A very enjoyable dinner/dance followed this.
A special feature of the formal part of the evening was an address by former student, Ms Stephanie Cowdery (2009) who provided an inspirational speech about her life’s journey since school. After completing a Diploma of Languages (Indonesian) and a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Psychology and Health Promotion, Ms Cowdery is currently a PhD Scholar with Deakin University School of Medicine. She is committed to investigating the nexus between physical and mental health. Ms Cowdery shared a reflection on how her learning and the values instilled at school have supported her through the ups, downs and challenges.
One of last year’s College Captains returned to promote the “Old Ignatians Association”. Dean O’Brien encouraged the Class of 2019 to keep connected to the College through membership of the alumni association. Each Year 12 student was presented with an Old Ignatian lapel badge that they will hopefully keep as a sign of their continuing connection to their secondary school.
Fr James Puppady (President of the Association of Canonical Administrators) provided the blessing and expressed his congratulations and best wishes to the students. The College Captains, Maddie Crothers and Sam Salisbury spoke fondly about many aspects of their secondary school journey, expressed gratitude to the staff and parents and wished their classmates best wishes for the next stage of their life journey.
Thank you to the organising committee and in particular, Mr Joe McLean (YLC) and Ms Dani Stanesby. As in previous years, the evening was conducted in a positive, happy and respectful way.
Photos of the event can viewed in the Photo Gallery section of our website: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au/new/our-school/photo-gallery
Year 12 studies 2020 - Unit 3 Orientation Program
Thank you to the Senior School team of teachers for providing a valuable Orientation Program over the last week and a half to prepare the Year 11 students for next year. It is essential that these students use some of the holiday time to prepare for the undertaking of their Unit 3 subjects. Teachers have given guidelines and provided preparatory work. The students have a responsibility to take advantage of this and not turn up next year finding themselves behind the rest of the class. Can I please encourage parents to support this expectation? I expect that our senior students give their academic program the priority it deserves and other undertakings will need to fit in around their studies. I want all students, as I am sure parents do, to have the best chance of achieving to the best of their ability and this will be enhanced if the prevailing atmosphere is one where students are encouraging each other to do their best with their studies.
The Potato Shed Wetlands beautification project
I commend VCAL Teacher, Mr Attel Martschinke, for his leadership and management of this project.
During 2019, many Saint Ignatius College students and some staff have contributed over 400 individual hours towards this project. This includes:
8 x year 9 RE classes
3 x SICG staff afternoons
12 x year 11 VCAL classes
8 x year 12 VCAL classes
During these sessions, staff and students of SICG have:
dispersed 12 x cubic metres of ground mulch
removed 2 x cubic metres of rubbish and debris
planted 322 native trees / shrubs
made and installed 12 x native bird boxes / feeders and native animal habitats
On the 12th December 2019, Mr Martschinke and Mr John Clatworthy will be running two more staff planting sessions with the aim to plant the remaining 278 trees.
We hope to continue this worthwhile project in 2020, partnering with the management team at The Potato Shed and the Landscape Architect at the City of Greater Geelong.
Well done to everyone involved.
Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) Perth
Tomorrow, eleven senior students and Mr Nicholls, Ms Deak, Ms Kearney and College Chaplain, Fr James Puppady will travel to Perth for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival. They will return from this very special opportunity next week on Thursday 12th December.
ACYF will be a national gathering of Catholic young people in Perth. It was established by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) “to provide young people with opportunities to deepen their relationship with Jesus, be empowered to be disciples in the world today and encounter and celebrate the vitality of the Church in Australia.”
ACYF has been designed to:
“Provide a high quality formative and experiential opportunity for young Catholics to encounter Jesus Christ, in the context of the Catholic Church in Australia;
Listen to and discuss the issues and challenges in the lives of young Catholics in Australia;
Evangelise young people and empower them to be evangelists; and
Provide young people with local examples and connections of vocations, social action, liturgy and prayer, catholic music and catechesis.”
Please pray for the success of the festival. On behalf of our College community, I wish all participants an enriching and faith enhancing experience. Thank you to the Melbourne Archdiocese for its organisation of the trip and contributing towards the cost for our students.
Final days of the school year
Next Tuesday we will conduct the Orientation Day for the grade six students attending Saint Ignatius next year. We look forward to welcoming 250 students to Year 7 for next year.
The next and final newsletter for the year will be available on the afternoon of Thursday 19th December 2019.
The commencement date for the 2020 school year
Please note that classes for all Year levels will commence on the same day next year – Friday 31st January 2020.
Advent Season
Last Sunday, we commenced the Advent period of the Church’s calendar, the beginning of a new Church year. The Advent period is a time of waiting and preparing for Christmas.
“Lord, you sent us Jesus your Son to bring light to our darkness and lead us to eternal life. As we begin this Advent season, enkindle within us the deep desire to seek him in all things.
Lord, you fashioned our hearts to be satisfied with nothing less than Your love which overflows for us in Christ. As we journey through Advent, rekindle within us your gift of hope, and turn our expectant waiting into readiness to welcome Him in all persons we meet.
We ask you this in his name. Amen”
Best wishes,
Michael Exton Principal
On Tuesday our Year 9 and 10 students celebrated their final day for 2019. After the exams concluded we came together in the afternoon to celebrate a liturgy of thanks and contemplation. The theme of the liturgy was Advent and the question, “Is there room in your heart?” was the central component of our time together. The following day we said farewell to our Year 7 and 8 students for the year. As they head off to their long break we pray that they will all make use of the time to create balance and wholeness in their life. The central question of our middle school Advent liturgy and the vision it offers is just as relevant to our junior students, staff and parents.
During Advent we prepare for and celebrate the birth of Jesus. The narrative we know so well is woven together from the Gospels of Mark and Luke. This miraculous event begins with the Annunciation where the angel Gabriel reveals God’s plan to Mary. Her response leads to the incarnation of the third person of the Trinity. Jesus enters the world in humble, even dire, circumstances. Jesus knew stability for a short period of his youth. Throughout most of his life he had no home.
Exploring the birth of Jesus and his life is cyclic in our Church as we live through the liturgical seasons each year our beliefs are questioned, nourished and strengthened. These beliefs unite us as a faith community. Although these beliefs are communal they are deeply personal in nature. Faith is a choice.
To come to a mature decision about their personal faith the young people in our community need to grapple with the extraordinary events of his life, death and resurrection. These questions are balanced by spiritual experiences and personal encounters with Jesus. For our young people the core beliefs of our Church were accepted as children through the lens of literalism and accepted without question. As young adults we encourage them to question the reason for their belief. Determining the foundation of their faith brings maturity and commitment to our shared beliefs.
For young adults the Annunciation and the Nativity require careful consideration and discernment. Important questions arise in contemplating the coming of Jesus. Why did God choose Mary? How could she believe in this revelation and be open to God’s plan? Why was Jesus born in a stable and how does this reflect his divinity? Was it all as clean and pleasant as they Christmas cards portray? Who is this Jesus? How can I believe? Why do I believe? Is my belief based on truth? What is truth and how can I know it?
In leaving us for the summer holidays we encourage them to explore their beliefs and to question how they know truth. Discerning the reason for their belief is vital if they are to grow in faith. To grow they need to spend time listening. The Holy Spirit moves within each of us but the busyness of life and the distractions that surround us can make it hard to experience this fact.
During Advent our students are able to use their time as they choose. The challenge presented in our liturgy on Tuesday was to make a decision to use this time to explore their belief in the Annunciation and Nativity by making room in their heart for the Spirit to move. This challenge can be entered into in an unlimited number of ways. St Ignatius teaches us to “find God in all things”. During these weeks of preparation, we encourage our students to use this as a guide in their search. Their search should be intentional and active. With vision that is not obscured by routines, assignments and community they are better able to see clearly what is before them. If they look they will find Jesus.
Seeking Jesus will lead to encounter. When they encounter Jesus they will experience wholeness. A moment with Jesus is often described as a perfect moment or transcendent. These moments of encounter are often fleeting and unexpected. Even though we can’t predict these encounters the more we seek him the more aware of his presence we become.
Our students have much time to explore this Advent. They have been sent out on a mission and challenged to make a commitment to examining their beliefs and the reason for them. To do so they need to make a choice. The question, “Is there room in your heart for Jesus?”, is the prompt we offer through our Advent liturgy to enter into the season and seek our Lord in their lives.
Although we will not see our students for almost two months we know that they have been inspired to reflect upon Advent and their faith. If belief has a weak foundation it waivers when challenged. If belief is founded on a personal encounter with Jesus it’s unbreakable. During Advent we are called to make room for Jesus. Making room requires our young people to seek truth and experience Jesus in their lives. When these events occur Jesus has an abode, a place to rest and live eternally. Our heart becomes his home.
Yours in faith,
Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator
On Tuesday our Year 9 and 10 students celebrated their final day for 2019. After the exams concluded we came together in the afternoon to celebrate a liturgy of thanks and contemplation. The theme of the liturgy was Advent and the question, “Is there room in your heart?” was the central component of our time together. The following day we said farewell to our Year 7 and 8 students for the year. As they head off to their long break we pray that they will all make use of the time to create balance and wholeness in their life. The central question of our middle school Advent liturgy and the vision it offers is just as relevant to our junior students, staff and parents.
During Advent we prepare for and celebrate the birth of Jesus. The narrative we know so well is woven together from the Gospels of Mark and Luke. This miraculous event begins with the Annunciation where the angel Gabriel reveals God’s plan to Mary. Her response leads to the incarnation of the third person of the Trinity. Jesus enters the world in humble, even dire, circumstances. Jesus knew stability for a short period of his youth. Throughout most of his life he had no home.
Exploring the birth of Jesus and his life is cyclic in our Church as we live through the liturgical seasons each year our beliefs are questioned, nourished and strengthened. These beliefs unite us as a faith community. Although these beliefs are communal they are deeply personal in nature. Faith is a choice.
To come to a mature decision about their personal faith the young people in our community need to grapple with the extraordinary events of his life, death and resurrection. These questions are balanced by spiritual experiences and personal encounters with Jesus. For our young people the core beliefs of our Church were accepted as children through the lens of literalism and accepted without question. As young adults we encourage them to question the reason for their belief. Determining the foundation of their faith brings maturity and commitment to our shared beliefs.
For young adults the Annunciation and the Nativity require careful consideration and discernment. Important questions arise in contemplating the coming of Jesus. Why did God choose Mary? How could she believe in this revelation and be open to God’s plan? Why was Jesus born in a stable and how does this reflect his divinity? Was it all as clean and pleasant as they Christmas cards portray? Who is this Jesus? How can I believe? Why do I believe? Is my belief based on truth? What is truth and how can I know it?
In leaving us for the summer holidays we encourage them to explore their beliefs and to question how they know truth. Discerning the reason for their belief is vital if they are to grow in faith. To grow they need to spend time listening. The Holy Spirit moves within each of us but the busyness of life and the distractions that surround us can make it hard to experience this fact.
During Advent our students are able to use their time as they choose. The challenge presented in our liturgy on Tuesday was to make a decision to use this time to explore their belief in the Annunciation and Nativity by making room in their heart for the Spirit to move. This challenge can be entered into in an unlimited number of ways. St Ignatius teaches us to “find God in all things”. During these weeks of preparation, we encourage our students to use this as a guide in their search. Their search should be intentional and active. With vision that is not obscured by routines, assignments and community they are better able to see clearly what is before them. If they look they will find Jesus.
Seeking Jesus will lead to encounter. When they encounter Jesus they will experience wholeness. A moment with Jesus is often described as a perfect moment or transcendent. These moments of encounter are often fleeting and unexpected. Even though we can’t predict these encounters the more we seek him the more aware of his presence we become.
Our students have much time to explore this Advent. They have been sent out on a mission and challenged to make a commitment to examining their beliefs and the reason for them. To do so they need to make a choice. The question, “Is there room in your heart for Jesus?”, is the prompt we offer through our Advent liturgy to enter into the season and seek our Lord in their lives.
Although we will not see our students for almost two months we know that they have been inspired to reflect upon Advent and their faith. If belief has a weak foundation it waivers when challenged. If belief is founded on a personal encounter with Jesus it’s unbreakable. During Advent we are called to make room for Jesus. Making room requires our young people to seek truth and experience Jesus in their lives. When these events occur Jesus has an abode, a place to rest and live eternally. Our heart becomes his home.
Yours in faith,
Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator
Last Friday night we celebrated the Valedictory Dinner for the Class of 2019. The dinner was a formal event held in the evening at GMHBA Stadium. At the event students, families and teachers came together to enjoy a night where we presented certificates to recognise and farewell the students and to wish them well for the future.
I would like to acknowledge all those who presented on the evening especially our College Captains, Madeleine Crothers and Samuel Salisbury and Ms. Stephanie Cowdery (Class of 2009) for her keynote address to the College community.
To all the Year 12 students and families who are leaving us this year, on behalf of College and the school community, I congratulate you and wish you all the best for the future. I would also like to thank the Year 12 students for their hard work and contributions to the College, but also being beacons of character and inspiration for the younger students to follow.
Joe McLean Year 12 Coordinator
You can see more photos from the evening in the Photo Gallery section of our website: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au/new/our-school/photo-gallery
Last Friday night we celebrated the Valedictory Dinner for the Class of 2019. The dinner was a formal event held in the evening at GMHBA Stadium. At the event students, families and teachers came together to enjoy a night where we presented certificates to recognise and farewell the students and to wish them well for the future.
I would like to acknowledge all those who presented on the evening especially our College Captains, Madeleine Crothers and Samuel Salisbury and Ms. Stephanie Cowdery (Class of 2009) for her keynote address to the College community.
To all the Year 12 students and families who are leaving us this year, on behalf of College and the school community, I congratulate you and wish you all the best for the future. I would also like to thank the Year 12 students for their hard work and contributions to the College, but also being beacons of character and inspiration for the younger students to follow.
Joe McLean Year 12 Coordinator
You can see more photos from the evening in the Photo Gallery section of our website: www.ignatius.vic.edu.au/new/our-school/photo-gallery
Mosaic is a celebration, held annually with our families and guests from our wider community, in November at Costa Hall, and recognises our participation, hard work and achievements during the year at Saint Ignatius College.
At our recent Mosaic 2019, the outer foyer displays continued to be of great interest with numerous displays, presentations and performances which “spilled" over in all directions taking up almost the entire outer foyer floor space. dynamic and engaging. We were very proud of our students-stationed at foyer displays and speaking with families, for their work displayed and foyer entertainment, and in the auditorium addressing the audience, receiving awards and fully immersing themselves in musical performances.
Families and other guests continued to enjoy the showcase moving from the foyer into the auditorium to be entertained with the “Prelude" of music from the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Combed band, followed by a welcome to Mosaic - in the auditorium - from Mr. Paul Lewis, MC, and with an onstage prance-about by our College mascot Iggy.
The opening prayer was read by our Liturgy Captains 2020 and was followed by a beautiful ‘Prayer in Song’. Two most engaging videos of the year's events and activities delighted us all: “2019 The Year That Was” produced by Michael Tod and the Sports video by Andrew Philp.
There was a variety of stellar performances which included a medley of songs from our recent, highly successful College Production, " School of Rock”.
Students received their awards, including those from our wider community, in a dignified, proud and grateful manner. We heard from many including our Principal, Michael Exton, and Fr. James Puppady, Head of the College’s Canonical Administrators and St. Patrick’s Old Collegians Association Alumni award winner Molly Cross, Class of 2018, who, earlier this year, undertook a Jesuit Cardoner Project immersion and community service in Central America.
Sponsorships and goods were kindly provided from the wider community for our awards for which we are most grateful.
Guests included our College families, representatives from our Board, the College’s Parents and Friends' Association, former staff, alumni, representatives from community service clubs, St Patricks Old Collegians Association and Deakin University.
Congratulations and many thanks to everyone for making such an impressive and memorable night.
Claire Hewitt Mosaic Coordinator
Mosaic is a celebration, held annually with our families and guests from our wider community, in November at Costa Hall, and recognises our participation, hard work and achievements during the year at Saint Ignatius College.
At our recent Mosaic 2019, the outer foyer displays continued to be of great interest with numerous displays, presentations and performances which “spilled" over in all directions taking up almost the entire outer foyer floor space. dynamic and engaging. We were very proud of our students-stationed at foyer displays and speaking with families, for their work displayed and foyer entertainment, and in the auditorium addressing the audience, receiving awards and fully immersing themselves in musical performances.
Families and other guests continued to enjoy the showcase moving from the foyer into the auditorium to be entertained with the “Prelude" of music from the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Combed band, followed by a welcome to Mosaic - in the auditorium - from Mr. Paul Lewis, MC, and with an onstage prance-about by our College mascot Iggy.
The opening prayer was read by our Liturgy Captains 2020 and was followed by a beautiful ‘Prayer in Song’. Two most engaging videos of the year's events and activities delighted us all: “2019 The Year That Was” produced by Michael Tod and the Sports video by Andrew Philp.
There was a variety of stellar performances which included a medley of songs from our recent, highly successful College Production, " School of Rock”.
Students received their awards, including those from our wider community, in a dignified, proud and grateful manner. We heard from many including our Principal, Michael Exton, and Fr. James Puppady, Head of the College’s Canonical Administrators and St. Patrick’s Old Collegians Association Alumni award winner Molly Cross, Class of 2018, who, earlier this year, undertook a Jesuit Cardoner Project immersion and community service in Central America.
Sponsorships and goods were kindly provided from the wider community for our awards for which we are most grateful.
Guests included our College families, representatives from our Board, the College’s Parents and Friends' Association, former staff, alumni, representatives from community service clubs, St Patricks Old Collegians Association and Deakin University.
Congratulations and many thanks to everyone for making such an impressive and memorable night.
Claire Hewitt Mosaic Coordinator
This year, 48 lucky Year 8 students were chosen to go to Wollangarra, an outdoor education experience in Victoria’s high country. As there were so many students selected, the camp was split into 2 groups: Camp 1 (14th - 18th October) and Camp 2 (28th October - 1st November). Little did we all know this was going to be one of the most challenging camps we’d ever been on.
We gathered at the bus stop at 7 am and within 10 minutes, we were off. After a nearly six hour drive, we arrived to a gated paddock which was not what anyone was expecting. We then walked for about 5 minutes, until we reached the flying fox which was the only way across the Macalister River to the homestead. We yelled out “Coo-ee!” symbolising that we had officially arrived at Wollangarra; this told the others at the homestead that we were there and needed help with the flying fox. There are no mobile phones or texting capabilities there! We gathered together whilst one of the volunteers, Izzy Borley, an ex- Saint Ignatius student, took us through an Acknowledgement to Country and we paid our respect to the indigenous people who are the traditional custodians of this land we would soon hike. We held on tight to our backpacks as we flew across the river and dropped a rock, watching it fall into the water beneath us to symbolise us arriving and being ready for a new opportunity. Once we all reached the other side, we walked through a patch of trees and arrived at the beautiful homestead.
We were welcomed into Wollangarra by a bunch of camp leaders who live there. They were all very kind, funny and we enjoyed being around them all. We gathered to have a chat and this is where we learnt that we wouldn’t know the time, as they have a no watch policy, throughout our whole stay. Everyone then split into groups to help out around the homestead. We got a short tour then we got stuck into our work. Some people cooked a delicious dinner for later on that night or made snacks for the hike; others helped clear garden beds and plant new vegetables; and some even cleaned up and repaired things. Once we finished our jobs, we were left to explore a little more, swim in the river and get to know each other better. Night time came around quickly and we all gathered around the fire enjoying our dinner and telling stories.
We woke early Tuesday morning to a “Coo-ee” which notified us that breakfast was ready. We sat around the fire and enjoyed our toast which we cooked on the fire. After breakfast was done, we dove straight into the preparation for the hike. We filled our packs with a minimal amount of clothes, a sleeping bag, a sleeping mat, tent or a tarp, basic toiletries, a bowl, cup, spoon and gear for the whole camp group. This was divided between the group and consisted of: food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, munchies, pots, a fire lighting kit, emergency food, the toilet bag and a shovel. In the end, our packs weighed around 12 - 15 kilograms.
Shortly after we packed, we headed out on what was the first real hiking experience for many of us. The group was split into two and we headed in opposite directions. Both groups were faced with a very challenging and arduous hike. One group went straight up an acute, unforgiving ascent and then down the other side of the mountain. The other group had a slightly flatter start until they reached a steep four wheel drive track which they had to walk down. This day was extremely tough for most of us and we were very relieved to reach our campsite after walking all day. One group arrived at Burgoyne’s hut and the other at Banana flat. Both of the groups were pretty shocked by what the campsites looked like as they were very basic but everyone soon realised that there really wasn’t much we needed as we had these beautiful surroundings.
Upon arrival, we set up our tarps/tents and went down to the river for a wonderful, refreshing swim. Soon it was time to head back to the campsite to prepare our dinner. Interestingly, Camp 1 had cold weather, rain and slept in tents, but Camp 2 had hot, sunny weather and slept under tarps. Once dinner was ready, we all gathered around the warm fire and enjoyed the lovely food along with hot chocolate and tea. Then shortly after, we all headed off to bed, exhausted after the long day’s trekking. Sleeping out in the open was an incredible experience. The people in Camp 2 could see out of the tarps up to the clear sky lit up by the stars. We could hear every sound in the night from kangaroos in the distance to the soft breeze blowing amongst the trees. It was magical!
We woke up bright and early to the delightful nature that we were so lucky to be in. Our porridge had been prepared and shortly after, we filled our water bottles, packed up and went off on our second day’s hike. Both groups went on the same path and crossed in the middle. It was good to hear the others’ stories. We stopped at a few beautiful locations and got the chance to swim. This day was very eventful for some, including Jamai, who had a fall and cut his head on Camp 2 but he was very brave and after a quick patch up, was back on his way. We switched destinations with the other group and either arrived at Banana flat or Burgoyne’s hut for our last night of camping. We set up our camp and some of us started making dinner along with our camp leaders. Days on the hike seemed to fly by, especially since we had no clue what time it was. We once again got the chance to swim and hang around the warm fire.
That night, we had some reflection time as a group. Ms Spencer had previously asked us to write a letter about something that we were having trouble moving on from or that had really affected us emotionally. It could be something that had angered us in the past or present, or something we wanted to stop or forget. We threw our letters in the fire and let them burn as we thought about what we wrote and let the frustration and energy go, ready for a fresh start.
The next day we once again had our porridge, filled our water bottles, packed up and were off on our third and final day of hiking. It was another gruelling yet exhilarating day. There’s not really one way to describe what the hike was like as everyone had different opinions and experiences. Some people enjoyed it immensely and appreciated the beautiful scenery we were in, whilst some found it incredibly hard and way outside their comfort zone. Others were on the fence as they may have liked the experience and the people but the hiking really tested them, along with perhaps the camping and hygiene. Either way, we were surrounded by this amazing outdoors and people 24/7 and once we had finished, we were all so very glad but relieved that we’d done. At the time some of us thought we couldn’t conquer the mountains but we were all so proud and thankful that we could now call ourselves successful warriors.
As we hiked the last few kilometres, we had in sight the flying fox which took us back to Wollangarra. By this point, many people were just grateful to be back and not to have to carry around a heavy pack. We were reunited with the other group and had a much needed swim in the beautiful, cool river. We then hung out at the homestead for the next few hours after we helped the camp leaders with a few jobs and unpacked our packs. At dinner time we dressed up ‘op shop’ style and reminisced about our days in the mountains. That night was full of fun and laughs as we all enjoyed each other's company for our last dinner together. We then found ourselves at the firepit where we continued to tell stories and jokes, and had a few talented members of the group sing for us.
Waking up to camp leader, Jen’s trombone, the next morning was definitely interesting, to say the least. Breakfast was served for the last time and we gathered around the fire for warmth. The next few hours were basically everyone packing their things, double checking rooms and last minute trips to the toilet before the big drive home. We finally took off on our last little walk to the bus, a more gentle, relaxed stroll compared to the hike. At the bus, we said goodbye to our camp leaders whom we got to know really well and developed friendships with. Finally, we were on the bus for the long drive home. We stopped for lunch and it was strange to be back in civilization and eating food that was pre-packaged and not healthy and wholesome like we had had all week.
Every day whilst we walked, there was times of complete silence and time to reflect. Many expressed satisfaction that they made it to the end of the hike. The feeling of accomplishment we achieved was like no other. We learnt how much we take things for granted, such as showers and toilets, and the whole experience without time and technology made it so much more enjoyable and less distracting. In the end, we shared many jokes, challenges and got to see each other in a completely different way. Wollangarra is certainly going to be a memory that we won’t forget for a long, long time.
A massive, special thanks goes out to:
Ms. Spencer, who put hours and hours of work into this camp, ensuring it was a great experience for all of us.
Mrs. Hodge, who after much hard work with Ms. Spencer, got us two camps instead of one, allowing more kids to have this wonderful opportunity.
Mrs. Frigo and Ms. Kearney, who accompanied us on Camp 1. They made camp more funny, enjoyable and took very good care of us all. We are thankful to them for taking time away from their families and lives for us.
Mr Tod and Ms. Spencer, who accompanied us on Camp 2. They brought a lot of smiles to our faces, supported us the whole way through and made camp heaps more enjoyable. We are all very thankful to them giving up time with their families and friends to be with us for that week.
For anyone who is lucky enough to be given the opportunity to go to Wollangarra, we would most definitely recommend it and are so glad we took on this massive challenge. Many of us wished that we had been better prepared physically so that would be our advice to future students. We all agree that the fitter you are, the more you will enjoy the camp! It’s a great way to make new friends, see your teachers in a different light and connect with them so they will be someone you can always trust and go to. Well done to my fellow peers for surviving the mountains!
Eve Wells 8 Campion
This year, 48 lucky Year 8 students were chosen to go to Wollangarra, an outdoor education experience in Victoria’s high country. As there were so many students selected, the camp was split into 2 groups: Camp 1 (14th - 18th October) and Camp 2 (28th October - 1st November). Little did we all know this was going to be one of the most challenging camps we’d ever been on.
We gathered at the bus stop at 7 am and within 10 minutes, we were off. After a nearly six hour drive, we arrived to a gated paddock which was not what anyone was expecting. We then walked for about 5 minutes, until we reached the flying fox which was the only way across the Macalister River to the homestead. We yelled out “Coo-ee!” symbolising that we had officially arrived at Wollangarra; this told the others at the homestead that we were there and needed help with the flying fox. There are no mobile phones or texting capabilities there! We gathered together whilst one of the volunteers, Izzy Borley, an ex- Saint Ignatius student, took us through an Acknowledgement to Country and we paid our respect to the indigenous people who are the traditional custodians of this land we would soon hike. We held on tight to our backpacks as we flew across the river and dropped a rock, watching it fall into the water beneath us to symbolise us arriving and being ready for a new opportunity. Once we all reached the other side, we walked through a patch of trees and arrived at the beautiful homestead.
We were welcomed into Wollangarra by a bunch of camp leaders who live there. They were all very kind, funny and we enjoyed being around them all. We gathered to have a chat and this is where we learnt that we wouldn’t know the time, as they have a no watch policy, throughout our whole stay. Everyone then split into groups to help out around the homestead. We got a short tour then we got stuck into our work. Some people cooked a delicious dinner for later on that night or made snacks for the hike; others helped clear garden beds and plant new vegetables; and some even cleaned up and repaired things. Once we finished our jobs, we were left to explore a little more, swim in the river and get to know each other better. Night time came around quickly and we all gathered around the fire enjoying our dinner and telling stories.
We woke early Tuesday morning to a “Coo-ee” which notified us that breakfast was ready. We sat around the fire and enjoyed our toast which we cooked on the fire. After breakfast was done, we dove straight into the preparation for the hike. We filled our packs with a minimal amount of clothes, a sleeping bag, a sleeping mat, tent or a tarp, basic toiletries, a bowl, cup, spoon and gear for the whole camp group. This was divided between the group and consisted of: food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, munchies, pots, a fire lighting kit, emergency food, the toilet bag and a shovel. In the end, our packs weighed around 12 - 15 kilograms.
Shortly after we packed, we headed out on what was the first real hiking experience for many of us. The group was split into two and we headed in opposite directions. Both groups were faced with a very challenging and arduous hike. One group went straight up an acute, unforgiving ascent and then down the other side of the mountain. The other group had a slightly flatter start until they reached a steep four wheel drive track which they had to walk down. This day was extremely tough for most of us and we were very relieved to reach our campsite after walking all day. One group arrived at Burgoyne’s hut and the other at Banana flat. Both of the groups were pretty shocked by what the campsites looked like as they were very basic but everyone soon realised that there really wasn’t much we needed as we had these beautiful surroundings.
Upon arrival, we set up our tarps/tents and went down to the river for a wonderful, refreshing swim. Soon it was time to head back to the campsite to prepare our dinner. Interestingly, Camp 1 had cold weather, rain and slept in tents, but Camp 2 had hot, sunny weather and slept under tarps. Once dinner was ready, we all gathered around the warm fire and enjoyed the lovely food along with hot chocolate and tea. Then shortly after, we all headed off to bed, exhausted after the long day’s trekking. Sleeping out in the open was an incredible experience. The people in Camp 2 could see out of the tarps up to the clear sky lit up by the stars. We could hear every sound in the night from kangaroos in the distance to the soft breeze blowing amongst the trees. It was magical!
We woke up bright and early to the delightful nature that we were so lucky to be in. Our porridge had been prepared and shortly after, we filled our water bottles, packed up and went off on our second day’s hike. Both groups went on the same path and crossed in the middle. It was good to hear the others’ stories. We stopped at a few beautiful locations and got the chance to swim. This day was very eventful for some, including Jamai, who had a fall and cut his head on Camp 2 but he was very brave and after a quick patch up, was back on his way. We switched destinations with the other group and either arrived at Banana flat or Burgoyne’s hut for our last night of camping. We set up our camp and some of us started making dinner along with our camp leaders. Days on the hike seemed to fly by, especially since we had no clue what time it was. We once again got the chance to swim and hang around the warm fire.
That night, we had some reflection time as a group. Ms Spencer had previously asked us to write a letter about something that we were having trouble moving on from or that had really affected us emotionally. It could be something that had angered us in the past or present, or something we wanted to stop or forget. We threw our letters in the fire and let them burn as we thought about what we wrote and let the frustration and energy go, ready for a fresh start.
The next day we once again had our porridge, filled our water bottles, packed up and were off on our third and final day of hiking. It was another gruelling yet exhilarating day. There’s not really one way to describe what the hike was like as everyone had different opinions and experiences. Some people enjoyed it immensely and appreciated the beautiful scenery we were in, whilst some found it incredibly hard and way outside their comfort zone. Others were on the fence as they may have liked the experience and the people but the hiking really tested them, along with perhaps the camping and hygiene. Either way, we were surrounded by this amazing outdoors and people 24/7 and once we had finished, we were all so very glad but relieved that we’d done. At the time some of us thought we couldn’t conquer the mountains but we were all so proud and thankful that we could now call ourselves successful warriors.
As we hiked the last few kilometres, we had in sight the flying fox which took us back to Wollangarra. By this point, many people were just grateful to be back and not to have to carry around a heavy pack. We were reunited with the other group and had a much needed swim in the beautiful, cool river. We then hung out at the homestead for the next few hours after we helped the camp leaders with a few jobs and unpacked our packs. At dinner time we dressed up ‘op shop’ style and reminisced about our days in the mountains. That night was full of fun and laughs as we all enjoyed each other's company for our last dinner together. We then found ourselves at the firepit where we continued to tell stories and jokes, and had a few talented members of the group sing for us.
Waking up to camp leader, Jen’s trombone, the next morning was definitely interesting, to say the least. Breakfast was served for the last time and we gathered around the fire for warmth. The next few hours were basically everyone packing their things, double checking rooms and last minute trips to the toilet before the big drive home. We finally took off on our last little walk to the bus, a more gentle, relaxed stroll compared to the hike. At the bus, we said goodbye to our camp leaders whom we got to know really well and developed friendships with. Finally, we were on the bus for the long drive home. We stopped for lunch and it was strange to be back in civilization and eating food that was pre-packaged and not healthy and wholesome like we had had all week.
Every day whilst we walked, there was times of complete silence and time to reflect. Many expressed satisfaction that they made it to the end of the hike. The feeling of accomplishment we achieved was like no other. We learnt how much we take things for granted, such as showers and toilets, and the whole experience without time and technology made it so much more enjoyable and less distracting. In the end, we shared many jokes, challenges and got to see each other in a completely different way. Wollangarra is certainly going to be a memory that we won’t forget for a long, long time.
A massive, special thanks goes out to:
Ms. Spencer, who put hours and hours of work into this camp, ensuring it was a great experience for all of us.
Mrs. Hodge, who after much hard work with Ms. Spencer, got us two camps instead of one, allowing more kids to have this wonderful opportunity.
Mrs. Frigo and Ms. Kearney, who accompanied us on Camp 1. They made camp more funny, enjoyable and took very good care of us all. We are thankful to them for taking time away from their families and lives for us.
Mr Tod and Ms. Spencer, who accompanied us on Camp 2. They brought a lot of smiles to our faces, supported us the whole way through and made camp heaps more enjoyable. We are all very thankful to them giving up time with their families and friends to be with us for that week.
For anyone who is lucky enough to be given the opportunity to go to Wollangarra, we would most definitely recommend it and are so glad we took on this massive challenge. Many of us wished that we had been better prepared physically so that would be our advice to future students. We all agree that the fitter you are, the more you will enjoy the camp! It’s a great way to make new friends, see your teachers in a different light and connect with them so they will be someone you can always trust and go to. Well done to my fellow peers for surviving the mountains!
Eve Wells 8 Campion
We congratulate Saint Ignatius staff member, Ms. Rebekah Spencer, for being presented a Rotary Club "Paul Harris Recognition" by Drysdale Rotarian, Mr. Bruce Van Every at Mosaic last week.
She was named as a Paul Harris Fellow - international recognition given to an individual - Rotarian or non-Rotarian - who lives or works in the area of a club in recognition of long and meritorious service to the community that fulfills the ideals of Rotary, particularly Service above Self, for her work in fundraisng for the Heart Foundation.
Mrs Claire Hewitt Development Manager
We congratulate Saint Ignatius staff member, Ms. Rebekah Spencer, for being presented a Rotary Club "Paul Harris Recognition" by Drysdale Rotarian, Mr. Bruce Van Every at Mosaic last week.
She was named as a Paul Harris Fellow - international recognition given to an individual - Rotarian or non-Rotarian - who lives or works in the area of a club in recognition of long and meritorious service to the community that fulfills the ideals of Rotary, particularly Service above Self, for her work in fundraisng for the Heart Foundation.
Mrs Claire Hewitt Development Manager
Student success in their Music Exams
During the year many of our students have attempted music examinations. Three of our recent successful candidates, Emily (Clarinet), Lilie (Alto Saxophone) and Grace (Clarinet), all completed their Australian Music Examinations Boards exams at different levels. This involves preparing technical work such as scales and arpeggios and numerous pieces of music that are performed with a piano accompanist. Congratulations on this wonderful achievement!
Concert Bands performing on December 10th – Orientation Day
Year 7 Honours Band (Semester 2)
Junior Concert Band
Intermediate Symphonic Winds
Senior Symphonic Winds
Congratulations to all of the Concert Bands who have performed on numerous occasions over the last term; at the Opening and Blessing of the New Multi-Purpose Centre, Year 8 Market Day, Leopold Senior Citizens, Year 7 Instrumental Show Case. We are proud of their musical achievements and their commitment to the program. Certainly, all of the bands have shown significant growth in student numbers over the course of the year.
All of the bands will perform at the 2020, Year 7 Orientation Day on Tuesday December 12th from 12:30 – 3pm. The students involved in all four concert bands have been sent Care Monkey letters with further details.
We are very grateful for all of the students that will attend the up-coming event as this takes place in the holidays but it provides an invaluable insight into the program for our in-coming students.
Year 9 and 10 Music Night
Students studying the music elective in Semester II, gave an exceptional performance at the Potato Shed recently for an appreciative audience of family and friends. Students in Year 9 presented some of their compositions as well as group and solo performances. Students in Year 10 presented some of the repertoire they were preparing for a studio recording day. Thank you to Trent, who assisted in providing sound and lighting at the event.
Year 10 at the Oxygen Music Recording Studio
Over the semester, students of the Year 10 Music Industry Class have been immersed in industry related practical and theoretical learning tasks. As a culmination of the course, the students spent a full day recording in the ‘Don’t Poke the Bear’; professional recording studios in Geelong West. The students recorded a number of songs in small groups and as solos. This is an event first for Saint Ignatius College and we are grateful to Oxygen Music group for providing the facilities au gratis. We are also very thankful to sound engineer, Dan Sikita, who worked on our project. The students agreed that the experience was a highlight of the term and gave an insight into the world of Music Industry possibilities.
Veronica Marrie
Student success in their Music Exams
During the year many of our students have attempted music examinations. Three of our recent successful candidates, Emily (Clarinet), Lilie (Alto Saxophone) and Grace (Clarinet), all completed their Australian Music Examinations Boards exams at different levels. This involves preparing technical work such as scales and arpeggios and numerous pieces of music that are performed with a piano accompanist. Congratulations on this wonderful achievement!
Concert Bands performing on December 10th – Orientation Day
Year 7 Honours Band (Semester 2)
Junior Concert Band
Intermediate Symphonic Winds
Senior Symphonic Winds
Congratulations to all of the Concert Bands who have performed on numerous occasions over the last term; at the Opening and Blessing of the New Multi-Purpose Centre, Year 8 Market Day, Leopold Senior Citizens, Year 7 Instrumental Show Case. We are proud of their musical achievements and their commitment to the program. Certainly, all of the bands have shown significant growth in student numbers over the course of the year.
All of the bands will perform at the 2020, Year 7 Orientation Day on Tuesday December 12th from 12:30 – 3pm. The students involved in all four concert bands have been sent Care Monkey letters with further details.
We are very grateful for all of the students that will attend the up-coming event as this takes place in the holidays but it provides an invaluable insight into the program for our in-coming students.
Year 9 and 10 Music Night
Students studying the music elective in Semester II, gave an exceptional performance at the Potato Shed recently for an appreciative audience of family and friends. Students in Year 9 presented some of their compositions as well as group and solo performances. Students in Year 10 presented some of the repertoire they were preparing for a studio recording day. Thank you to Trent, who assisted in providing sound and lighting at the event.
Year 10 at the Oxygen Music Recording Studio
Over the semester, students of the Year 10 Music Industry Class have been immersed in industry related practical and theoretical learning tasks. As a culmination of the course, the students spent a full day recording in the ‘Don’t Poke the Bear’; professional recording studios in Geelong West. The students recorded a number of songs in small groups and as solos. This is an event first for Saint Ignatius College and we are grateful to Oxygen Music group for providing the facilities au gratis. We are also very thankful to sound engineer, Dan Sikita, who worked on our project. The students agreed that the experience was a highlight of the term and gave an insight into the world of Music Industry possibilities.
Veronica Marrie
VCE Soiree
VCE music students commenced the fourth term with the annual Soiree held at Terindah Estate. This soiree is to showcase the works they have been rehearsing throughout the semester.
Many thanks to the instrumental tutors who prepared these students and to the parents and friends who came along to support the students. It was a wonderful evening and the students performed beautifully. Thanks also to Cate and Peter Slattery for their support at Terindah Estate.
Assembly
Percussion students recently performed at our final assembly for the Year 12s. Thanks to Mr Corrin for directing this very entertaining ensemble.
Thanks also to our two Year 12 vocalists, Jack Woodfine and Callum Branch, who also performed at the assembly. It was such a treat for me to have a photo taken with our College captain, Heidi Bakker and her mother Prue. Prue is a past College captain of our college and believe it or not, I have taught both captains and both were in the College choir!
Public Speaking Competition
Congratulations to Ms Chelsea Gibb and ten of her students who recently entered the UN VOICE competition. A very special mention to three students who made it through to the finals: Lily Flight, Ellot Renton-Gibb and Emily Green.
Voice itself is a public speaking competition with a problem solving bent. Students are encouraged to present a solution to world problems and concerns. At the core of Voice is student empowerment, giving every student the confidence that they have what it takes to change the world. The process of giving a speech and answering questions mimics the day to day lives of many world leaders, meaning Voice helps develop leadership skills.
Brass/Woodwind Concert
Many thanks to Mr Tim Neal, Mrs Sally Hobbs, Mrs Veronica Marrie and Ms Naomi Cordell who prepared their students for the annual Brass/Woodwind Concert. There were a number of solos, duets and small ensembles that entertained the many parents and friends who attended.
Year 7 Showcase
It was very exciting to see the young Year 7 students perform recently in the Year 7 showcase. It is amazing to think that these students have had only two terms to practise on their instrument.
Well done to Mrs Marrie and the Year 7 music staff for this fabulous concert.
Piano/Percussion Evening
On Monday November 11th, parents and friends were entertained at the annual Piano/Percussion evening. The weather was perfect as students performed on the chill out stage in the Performing Arts area.
Special mention must be made of brothers Will and Finn Hanley who played “Funky Town” on our beautiful new Marimba. Many thanks to our instrumental tutors - Mr Adrian Montagnese, Mr Bruce Corrin, Mr Vish Vadivalu and Mr Tony Musella.
Blessing of the New Multi-Purpose Centre
Directed by Mrs Marina Brown, the choir sang the blessing hymns in the Opening Liturgy. During the actual blessing of the building by Bishop Mark, Mrs Marrie conducted the combined bands as they played “Afterburn” by Standridge. It was a fanatastic opportunity to showcase the talent of our talented performing arts students.
High Maintenance!
It was lovely to see former Maintenance Manager Mr Andrew Humphrey at the recent blessing of our new Multi-Purpose Centre.
Mr Humphrey was delighted to chat to our new Property Manager, Mr Dave Peters.
Mosaic
Once again our Performing Arts students excelled in all their performances at our recent Mosaic celebration. It was to wonderful see a couple of “The School of Rock” songs resurrected and amazing also to see our students still have that contagious energy and exhuberance for which they are famous!
Club Italia - The Leopold Concert
On Tuesday November 26th, many of our talented performing arts students entertained the very appreciative senior audience at Club Italia. The College showcased our Senior Symphonic Winds, the Choir, Stage Band and some excellent soloists. This is one of our very favourite performances and it was a wonderful way to end our very busy year.
Many thanks to our hard working staff : Mrs Marina Brown, Ms Caitln Doble, Mr Angelo Scotto , Mr Attel Martschinke, Mr Paul James and to our maintenance staff - Mr Dave Peters, Mr Brendan Jones and Mr Neil Hodder for their assistance with our equipment.
Farewell
We are all very sad to say farewell to our talented Year 12 students who have given so much of their time and talents to our college over the years. Sean Neylan, Ben Robertson, Emily Gordon and Tilda Sturman will leave a large gap in our Senior Symphonic Winds. Our vocalists, Jack Woodfine, Callum Branch, Montana Hillman and Billy Souflas will also be very much missed.
I would especially like to thank Jack Woodfine for his hard work as Arts Captain and Billy Souflas for always being there to lend a hand. We shall also miss the percussion performances of the ever smiling Parker Janetski and for his assistance with our equipment.
Have a very happy and holy Christmas.
Music is food for the soul.
Mrs Linda Pape Performance & Instrumental Coordinator
VCE Soiree
VCE music students commenced the fourth term with the annual Soiree held at Terindah Estate. This soiree is to showcase the works they have been rehearsing throughout the semester.
Many thanks to the instrumental tutors who prepared these students and to the parents and friends who came along to support the students. It was a wonderful evening and the students performed beautifully. Thanks also to Cate and Peter Slattery for their support at Terindah Estate.
Assembly
Percussion students recently performed at our final assembly for the Year 12s. Thanks to Mr Corrin for directing this very entertaining ensemble.
Thanks also to our two Year 12 vocalists, Jack Woodfine and Callum Branch, who also performed at the assembly. It was such a treat for me to have a photo taken with our College captain, Heidi Bakker and her mother Prue. Prue is a past College captain of our college and believe it or not, I have taught both captains and both were in the College choir!
Public Speaking Competition
Congratulations to Ms Chelsea Gibb and ten of her students who recently entered the UN VOICE competition. A very special mention to three students who made it through to the finals: Lily Flight, Ellot Renton-Gibb and Emily Green.
Voice itself is a public speaking competition with a problem solving bent. Students are encouraged to present a solution to world problems and concerns. At the core of Voice is student empowerment, giving every student the confidence that they have what it takes to change the world. The process of giving a speech and answering questions mimics the day to day lives of many world leaders, meaning Voice helps develop leadership skills.
Brass/Woodwind Concert
Many thanks to Mr Tim Neal, Mrs Sally Hobbs, Mrs Veronica Marrie and Ms Naomi Cordell who prepared their students for the annual Brass/Woodwind Concert. There were a number of solos, duets and small ensembles that entertained the many parents and friends who attended.
Year 7 Showcase
It was very exciting to see the young Year 7 students perform recently in the Year 7 showcase. It is amazing to think that these students have had only two terms to practise on their instrument.
Well done to Mrs Marrie and the Year 7 music staff for this fabulous concert.
Piano/Percussion Evening
On Monday November 11th, parents and friends were entertained at the annual Piano/Percussion evening. The weather was perfect as students performed on the chill out stage in the Performing Arts area.
Special mention must be made of brothers Will and Finn Hanley who played “Funky Town” on our beautiful new Marimba. Many thanks to our instrumental tutors - Mr Adrian Montagnese, Mr Bruce Corrin, Mr Vish Vadivalu and Mr Tony Musella.
Blessing of the New Multi-Purpose Centre
Directed by Mrs Marina Brown, the choir sang the blessing hymns in the Opening Liturgy. During the actual blessing of the building by Bishop Mark, Mrs Marrie conducted the combined bands as they played “Afterburn” by Standridge. It was a fanatastic opportunity to showcase the talent of our talented performing arts students.
High Maintenance!
It was lovely to see former Maintenance Manager Mr Andrew Humphrey at the recent blessing of our new Multi-Purpose Centre.
Mr Humphrey was delighted to chat to our new Property Manager, Mr Dave Peters.
Mosaic
Once again our Performing Arts students excelled in all their performances at our recent Mosaic celebration. It was to wonderful see a couple of “The School of Rock” songs resurrected and amazing also to see our students still have that contagious energy and exhuberance for which they are famous!
Club Italia - The Leopold Concert
On Tuesday November 26th, many of our talented performing arts students entertained the very appreciative senior audience at Club Italia. The College showcased our Senior Symphonic Winds, the Choir, Stage Band and some excellent soloists. This is one of our very favourite performances and it was a wonderful way to end our very busy year.
Many thanks to our hard working staff : Mrs Marina Brown, Ms Caitln Doble, Mr Angelo Scotto , Mr Attel Martschinke, Mr Paul James and to our maintenance staff - Mr Dave Peters, Mr Brendan Jones and Mr Neil Hodder for their assistance with our equipment.
Farewell
We are all very sad to say farewell to our talented Year 12 students who have given so much of their time and talents to our college over the years. Sean Neylan, Ben Robertson, Emily Gordon and Tilda Sturman will leave a large gap in our Senior Symphonic Winds. Our vocalists, Jack Woodfine, Callum Branch, Montana Hillman and Billy Souflas will also be very much missed.
I would especially like to thank Jack Woodfine for his hard work as Arts Captain and Billy Souflas for always being there to lend a hand. We shall also miss the percussion performances of the ever smiling Parker Janetski and for his assistance with our equipment.
Have a very happy and holy Christmas.
Music is food for the soul.
Mrs Linda Pape Performance & Instrumental Coordinator
A very big thank you for supporting the Christmas Hamper Appeal by encouraging your students to bring items in.
We were able to package up 24 hampers yesterday and deliver a trolley of long life milk, custard and cereal to the Meals Program!
Thank you to Jane Alexander, Sarah Somerset, Laura Taylor-Payne and Gemma Tolan for coming down to help pack up the hampers.
Thank you!
Alicia Deak Justice & Service Coordinator
Our College Captain Samuel Salisbury helping with the delivery to the Meals program.
A very big thank you for supporting the Christmas Hamper Appeal by encouraging your students to bring items in.
We were able to package up 24 hampers yesterday and deliver a trolley of long life milk, custard and cereal to the Meals Program!
Thank you to Jane Alexander, Sarah Somerset, Laura Taylor-Payne and Gemma Tolan for coming down to help pack up the hampers.
Thank you!
Alicia Deak Justice & Service Coordinator
Our College Captain Samuel Salisbury helping with the delivery to the Meals program.
For all year levels – please register your interest now
The DAV offers the opportunity to students in all year levels at schools in the Geelong Region to take part in Debating on the following evenings in 2020:
Thursday April 30th
Thursday May 14th
Thursday May 28th
Thursday June 11th
Thursday July 30th
What is required of student participants at SICG:
a firm commitment to the full program of five debates (no withdrawals are permitted as this is unfair on teammates and on students in other schools who prepare as expected for each fixture)
attendance at set weekly lunchtime meetings to prepare and rehearse speeches
a firm commitment to completing speeches in time for rehearsals
organization of own transport arrangements to and from the venue (Geelong Grammar School, Corio Campus); parents are welcome to attend the debates as members of the audience
All participants are assisted and supported with the preparation of their arguments and the rehearsal of their speeches. This ensures that students are equipped with the necessary skills and able to debate with confidence.
Any student who is willing to take up the challenge of Debating in 2020 and who is prepared to make the commitment required is asked to have a parent or guardian express their interest by emailing Ms Andrea Dart: darta@ignatius.vic.edu.au or Mr Michael Tod: todm@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Expressions of interest close on Friday 7th February after which time the SICG Debating teams will be registered and organized. As the DAV organises both regional and metropolitan competitions which generally run from March through to August, it is necessary to register teams in February for the Geelong program to commence at the end of April.
We look forward to fielding junior and senior teams once again in 2020.
Mr Michael Tod Junior Debating Co-ordinator and Ms Andrea Dart Senior Debating Co-ordinator
For all year levels – please register your interest now
The DAV offers the opportunity to students in all year levels at schools in the Geelong Region to take part in Debating on the following evenings in 2020:
Thursday April 30th
Thursday May 14th
Thursday May 28th
Thursday June 11th
Thursday July 30th
What is required of student participants at SICG:
a firm commitment to the full program of five debates (no withdrawals are permitted as this is unfair on teammates and on students in other schools who prepare as expected for each fixture)
attendance at set weekly lunchtime meetings to prepare and rehearse speeches
a firm commitment to completing speeches in time for rehearsals
organization of own transport arrangements to and from the venue (Geelong Grammar School, Corio Campus); parents are welcome to attend the debates as members of the audience
All participants are assisted and supported with the preparation of their arguments and the rehearsal of their speeches. This ensures that students are equipped with the necessary skills and able to debate with confidence.
Any student who is willing to take up the challenge of Debating in 2020 and who is prepared to make the commitment required is asked to have a parent or guardian express their interest by emailing Ms Andrea Dart: darta@ignatius.vic.edu.au or Mr Michael Tod: todm@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Expressions of interest close on Friday 7th February after which time the SICG Debating teams will be registered and organized. As the DAV organises both regional and metropolitan competitions which generally run from March through to August, it is necessary to register teams in February for the Geelong program to commence at the end of April.
We look forward to fielding junior and senior teams once again in 2020.
Mr Michael Tod Junior Debating Co-ordinator and Ms Andrea Dart Senior Debating Co-ordinator
To Students and Families from Barwon Coast
Summer is with us bringing holidays and warmer weather, Barwon Coast seeks your assistance in spreading an important safety message with regards to the dangerous practice of jumping or diving into the Barwon River at Barwon Heads from the Public Jetty and William Buckley Pedestrian Bridge.
We are concerned that this dangerous activity occurs as the warmer weather arrives. There is constantly changing sand level buildup of the river bed around the jetty and the bridge that can result in critically shallow water depths. It could be devastating to many if a youthful member of any family were injured through this action of theirs.
Signage is present on the jetty and bridge advising that jumping or diving is prohibited however your assistance in advising students and their families of the peril would be greatly appreciated.
Seasons greetings from all at Barwon Coast and we wish everyone a safe and happy summer season.
To Students and Families from Barwon Coast
Summer is with us bringing holidays and warmer weather, Barwon Coast seeks your assistance in spreading an important safety message with regards to the dangerous practice of jumping or diving into the Barwon River at Barwon Heads from the Public Jetty and William Buckley Pedestrian Bridge.
We are concerned that this dangerous activity occurs as the warmer weather arrives. There is constantly changing sand level buildup of the river bed around the jetty and the bridge that can result in critically shallow water depths. It could be devastating to many if a youthful member of any family were injured through this action of theirs.
Signage is present on the jetty and bridge advising that jumping or diving is prohibited however your assistance in advising students and their families of the peril would be greatly appreciated.
Seasons greetings from all at Barwon Coast and we wish everyone a safe and happy summer season.
A PDF of our Canteen Price List can be downloaded here
2019 Canteen Price List (164 KB)
01-Feb-2019
Thank you to all canteen helpers for your support in 2019 and we wish them a Merry Christmas and hope to see them again next year!
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258
A PDF of our Canteen Price List can be downloaded here
2019 Canteen Price List (164 KB)
01-Feb-2019
Thank you to all canteen helpers for your support in 2019 and we wish them a Merry Christmas and hope to see them again next year!
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258
Annual Parents and Friends' Association College Fee Raffle
1st Prize: Saint Ignatius College School Fees for 2020
2nd Prize: Campion Voucher $200
3rd and 4th Prize: Noone Uniform Supplier Voucher ($100 each)
Plus....
Large Oxford Dictionary (from Campion)
4 x $25 Secondhand Uniform Shop Vouchers
10 x $5.00 Canteen School Vouchers
Tickets are $25.00 each and can be purchased via trybooking using this link: https://www.trybooking.com/BGHUX
The Raffle is drawn on Year 7 Orientation Day Tuesday December 10th at 2.45pm
Ticket sales close Friday December 6, 2019
Parents and Friends' Association Next Meeting 2020
Please come and join us on Tuesday February 11th at 7.00pm in the Food Tech Rooms.
We look forward to seeing you there. New members very welcome. Email your details to us at: sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Even if you can’t make it regularly to the monthly meetings, but you might be able to be on call to help at the different things we are involved in throughout the year, please get in touch with us.
Become part of the Parents and Friends’ Association
We invite you to join the Saint Ignatius College Parents and Friends' Association - whether it be attending our monthly meetings, helping out at fundraising events , you can receive some up to date information on events coming up at and around the College by emailing your details to sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
The Uniform Shop
Extra! Extra! Special Uniform Shop Openings:
Tuesday December 10th 2019 – Year 7 Orientation Day from 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Thursday January 23rd 2020 – Book Pick-up Day from 9.00am – 2.00pm
Uniform Drop Off
If you have any second hand uniform items you wish to drop in to the Uniform Shop you can do it on the 2 days listed above. Please be sure to have the items cleaned and pressed, or dry-cleaned.
Please be aware that uniform items need to be current. For example, the old tracksuit styles & sport shirts will not be accepted for sale as they are not a part of the current school uniform.
Open Dates for Term 1, 2020 will be provided in the new year.
We are always seeking Volunteers to help in the uniform shop. If you are available and have time to help out Please email Samantha (Sam) Wells sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au Training is provided.
Yes! We are selling the Entertainment Book – (2019/2020)
You can still purchase your copy! Please help support Saint Ignatius College by purchasing an Entertainment.
Books are for sale at the College Office or you can email Sandi Clark sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Message from the President of the Parent and Friends' Association
Over the years we have been able to support the College through our fundraising and have purchased a variety of items to help in the development of different Departments.2019 was a very generous year of giving back to our College community. The P&F team have been brilliant in consolidating time and effort to allow this to happen.
Thank you to each and every member of the PFA, and to parents who have raised their hand to our cry for help. We appreciate any and all help you were able to offer, and hope to continue this great relationship.
Thank you to the College staff – especially our Principal Mr Michael Exton and Deputy’s Mrs Annette Chidzey, Mr Michael Timms and Mr Paul Lewis. We appreciate your input and presence at our meetings, and are always pleased to have your input, support and encouragement.
There will be a shuffling and change to roles and position within the Association for 2020. Cathy Dykes (Secretary), Sandi Clark (Treasurer) and Sam Wells (Uniform Shop co-ordinator) and I have had to step down from our roles due to work and family commitments. We will still be involved with the PFA, but not in the leadership roles.
We welcome Peter McInerney to the position of Treasurer. Peter is new to the College, and we thank him for putting forth his nomination, and accepting the position. We feel he will be a great addition to the team. Thank you to Bernard Lewis (long time member) for joining the College Board as our PFA representative. Already Bernard has proven to be right for the job. We are so pleased he could add this to his schedule, and we look forward to his informative reports at our meetings. Sandi Clark has generously offered to be Uniform Shop coordinator for 2020.
Sadly no one has come forth with nominations for the position of President and Secretary. Cathy and I have opted to remain in our roles until February 2020 so that the Association can function as per our PFA constitution. We would like to invite you to consider nominating for either of these roles.
Email: sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au if you require more information, would like to register your interest, or need a nomination form.
Being President has been a great experience for me. I joined the PFA after a couple of years doing Canteen duty. I wanted to be more involved, informed and aware of things happening in the College. I wanted to connect with a few more parents within the school. I was looking for a feeling of belonging. I accepted the position 2 years ago as a shy parent with what I felt was a little voice.
The friendships I have developed with fellow members and also the College staff have been wonderful. I feel I have grown in confidence and feelings of self worth.
My opinion and the opinion of all PFA is regarded highly, and we are treated with respect. I am a better person for giving it a go. I thank the PFA and the College for this opportunity.
On behalf of all my friends on the PFA we wish you a Merry Christmas. We hope you enjoy every second of your precious family time, and feel the joy and love this season brings. Stay safe in your travels and we look forward to seeing you all in the New Year.
Thank you for all your support.
Cheers
Rebecca Hay (Current) PFA President
Annual Parents and Friends' Association College Fee Raffle
1st Prize: Saint Ignatius College School Fees for 2020
2nd Prize: Campion Voucher $200
3rd and 4th Prize: Noone Uniform Supplier Voucher ($100 each)
Plus....
Large Oxford Dictionary (from Campion)
4 x $25 Secondhand Uniform Shop Vouchers
10 x $5.00 Canteen School Vouchers
Tickets are $25.00 each and can be purchased via trybooking using this link: https://www.trybooking.com/BGHUX
The Raffle is drawn on Year 7 Orientation Day Tuesday December 10th at 2.45pm
Ticket sales close Friday December 6, 2019
Parents and Friends' Association Next Meeting 2020
Please come and join us on Tuesday February 11th at 7.00pm in the Food Tech Rooms.
We look forward to seeing you there. New members very welcome. Email your details to us at: sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Even if you can’t make it regularly to the monthly meetings, but you might be able to be on call to help at the different things we are involved in throughout the year, please get in touch with us.
Become part of the Parents and Friends’ Association
We invite you to join the Saint Ignatius College Parents and Friends' Association - whether it be attending our monthly meetings, helping out at fundraising events , you can receive some up to date information on events coming up at and around the College by emailing your details to sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
The Uniform Shop
Extra! Extra! Special Uniform Shop Openings:
Tuesday December 10th 2019 – Year 7 Orientation Day from 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Thursday January 23rd 2020 – Book Pick-up Day from 9.00am – 2.00pm
Uniform Drop Off
If you have any second hand uniform items you wish to drop in to the Uniform Shop you can do it on the 2 days listed above. Please be sure to have the items cleaned and pressed, or dry-cleaned.
Please be aware that uniform items need to be current. For example, the old tracksuit styles & sport shirts will not be accepted for sale as they are not a part of the current school uniform.
Open Dates for Term 1, 2020 will be provided in the new year.
We are always seeking Volunteers to help in the uniform shop. If you are available and have time to help out Please email Samantha (Sam) Wells sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au Training is provided.
Yes! We are selling the Entertainment Book – (2019/2020)
You can still purchase your copy! Please help support Saint Ignatius College by purchasing an Entertainment.
Books are for sale at the College Office or you can email Sandi Clark sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Message from the President of the Parent and Friends' Association
Over the years we have been able to support the College through our fundraising and have purchased a variety of items to help in the development of different Departments.2019 was a very generous year of giving back to our College community. The P&F team have been brilliant in consolidating time and effort to allow this to happen.
Thank you to each and every member of the PFA, and to parents who have raised their hand to our cry for help. We appreciate any and all help you were able to offer, and hope to continue this great relationship.
Thank you to the College staff – especially our Principal Mr Michael Exton and Deputy’s Mrs Annette Chidzey, Mr Michael Timms and Mr Paul Lewis. We appreciate your input and presence at our meetings, and are always pleased to have your input, support and encouragement.
There will be a shuffling and change to roles and position within the Association for 2020. Cathy Dykes (Secretary), Sandi Clark (Treasurer) and Sam Wells (Uniform Shop co-ordinator) and I have had to step down from our roles due to work and family commitments. We will still be involved with the PFA, but not in the leadership roles.
We welcome Peter McInerney to the position of Treasurer. Peter is new to the College, and we thank him for putting forth his nomination, and accepting the position. We feel he will be a great addition to the team. Thank you to Bernard Lewis (long time member) for joining the College Board as our PFA representative. Already Bernard has proven to be right for the job. We are so pleased he could add this to his schedule, and we look forward to his informative reports at our meetings. Sandi Clark has generously offered to be Uniform Shop coordinator for 2020.
Sadly no one has come forth with nominations for the position of President and Secretary. Cathy and I have opted to remain in our roles until February 2020 so that the Association can function as per our PFA constitution. We would like to invite you to consider nominating for either of these roles.
Email: sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au if you require more information, would like to register your interest, or need a nomination form.
Being President has been a great experience for me. I joined the PFA after a couple of years doing Canteen duty. I wanted to be more involved, informed and aware of things happening in the College. I wanted to connect with a few more parents within the school. I was looking for a feeling of belonging. I accepted the position 2 years ago as a shy parent with what I felt was a little voice.
The friendships I have developed with fellow members and also the College staff have been wonderful. I feel I have grown in confidence and feelings of self worth.
My opinion and the opinion of all PFA is regarded highly, and we are treated with respect. I am a better person for giving it a go. I thank the PFA and the College for this opportunity.
On behalf of all my friends on the PFA we wish you a Merry Christmas. We hope you enjoy every second of your precious family time, and feel the joy and love this season brings. Stay safe in your travels and we look forward to seeing you all in the New Year.
Thank you for all your support.
Cheers
Rebecca Hay (Current) PFA President
Join Saver Plus and we'll match your savings, dollar for dollar, up to $500 for school costs.
To join Saver Plus, you must be at least 18 years or over, have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself, have regular income from paid employment (you or your partner), have a current Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card and be in receipt of an eligible Commonwealth social security benefit, allowance or payment.
Contact: Your local Saver Plus Coordinator
Phone: 03 5278 8122 Email: GeelongSP@bethany.org.au Web: www.saverplus.org.au
See PDF flyer for details:
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Join Saver Plus and we'll match your savings, dollar for dollar, up to $500 for school costs.
To join Saver Plus, you must be at least 18 years or over, have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself, have regular income from paid employment (you or your partner), have a current Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card and be in receipt of an eligible Commonwealth social security benefit, allowance or payment.
Contact: Your local Saver Plus Coordinator
Phone: 03 5278 8122 Email: GeelongSP@bethany.org.au Web: www.saverplus.org.au
See PDF flyer for details:
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29-May-2019
More than just a nice feeling, gratitude is integral to happiness. If we can inspire and cultivate gratitude in our children, we’re doing so much more than teaching them to be polite by saying ‘thank-you’. We’re helping them develop a strength that will positively affect their mental health and wellbeing over a lifetime. It’s that powerful.
Remember how many times you had to remind your kids to use their manners all those years ago? I know, probably too many! Still reminding? You’re not alone! In the same way good manners eventually become a part of daily life, sincere gratitude will too. It’s worth persevering.
Benefits of a grateful mindset
The science tells us that compared with those who don’t, people who practice gratitude are more enthusiastic, more determined, perform better at school, are more likely to avoid risky behaviours, experience less depression and envy, are more kind and helpful, sleep better and are 25 per cent happier.
Adolescents with a grateful mindset are more optimistic and experience greater social support, which is essential to their health and happiness. They experience more fulfilling friendships and family relationships, are more content in themselves and with their school, have higher grades and are less focused on material possessions.
There’s simply no down side!
Practicing gratitude is a sure-fire way to boost happiness, something we absolutely want for ourselves and for our children. In addition, teaching our children genuine appreciation helps them develop strong relationships over the course of their lives, and we know that strong relationships are critical to our overall happiness.
Gratitude isn’t just good for the giver either. It’s wonderful for the recipient too. Do you remember how you felt the last time sincere gratitude was expressed to you? It lifts our spirits, boosts our mood and inevitably strengthens our relationship with the person expressing their thanks.
Where do I start?
The best way to teach gratitude is for us as parents to role model it.
When you’re feeling grateful, tell your kids and explain why. If you do something kind for someone to thank them for helping you, share your story over the evening meal. Like all values we want for our kids to embrace, it’s ‘monkey see, monkey do’.
Different families teach gratitude in different ways. The trick is to introduce a gratitude practice that doesn’t feel like a chore. Even if there’s a little resistance at first, don’t give up. It feels good to be grateful, so it should eventually become something that doesn’t need too much of a nudge.
Supporting your child to become more grateful begins with teaching three fundamental ideas:
1. Awareness that someone has purposefully done something to benefit them.
2. Awareness that taking action to provide you a benefit cost that person in some way.
3. Understanding that the benefit of that person’s actions is valuable to them.
There are loads of fun ways to practice gratitude. Here are a few to get you started:
– Regularly express sincere gratitude to your partner and to your children, explaining why.
– Prompt your kids to note things they’re grateful for in colourful textas on poster paper on the fridge.
– Paint a wall in chalk paint for your family to artistically (or not!) express their gratitude using chalk.
– Ask each family member what they’re thankful for each evening at dinner.
– Stop to savour and appreciate the little things like a beautiful flower or a colourful sunset.
– Find the silver lining in difficult circumstances.
– Relive happy moments together.
– Hold hands at the dinner table and thank the person who prepared the food.
– Ask the kids to take photos of the things they’re grateful for.
– Keep thank-you notes at the ready and let the kids know when you write one and why. Encourage them to do the same.
– Encourage a contribution from your kids’ pocket money towards something they want.
– Start a gratitude journal and invite the kids to make contributions.
– Encourage your kids to help others.
– Help your kids reflect on what they’re grateful for, last thing at night.
– Start a gratitude jar and each weekend spend time reading over the notes within.
It’s really about finding the right fit for your family. You may need to try a few different ideas. You don’t even have to do it everyday, even just a few times a week works well, though it is good to get into a routine with it.
Lastly, Associate Professor Jeffrey Froh, a leading authority on gratitude in young people, tells us that “the deepest sense of gratitude in life comes from connecting to a bigger picture, to an issue that matters to others, and doing things that contribute to society down the road.”
Knowing this we can also be on the lookout for opportunities to fan the flames of our childrens’ passions and yearnings to make a difference in the lives of others. Step-by-step, day-by-day, we can raise grateful young people who are happier because of their perspective, and who lead rich and fulfilling lives because of what they do for others.
Michael Grose
Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s the author of 10 books for parents including Thriving! and the bestselling Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It, and his latest release Spoonfed Generation: How to raise independent children.
More than just a nice feeling, gratitude is integral to happiness. If we can inspire and cultivate gratitude in our children, we’re doing so much more than teaching them to be polite by saying ‘thank-you’. We’re helping them develop a strength that will positively affect their mental health and wellbeing over a lifetime. It’s that powerful.
Remember how many times you had to remind your kids to use their manners all those years ago? I know, probably too many! Still reminding? You’re not alone! In the same way good manners eventually become a part of daily life, sincere gratitude will too. It’s worth persevering.
Benefits of a grateful mindset
The science tells us that compared with those who don’t, people who practice gratitude are more enthusiastic, more determined, perform better at school, are more likely to avoid risky behaviours, experience less depression and envy, are more kind and helpful, sleep better and are 25 per cent happier.
Adolescents with a grateful mindset are more optimistic and experience greater social support, which is essential to their health and happiness. They experience more fulfilling friendships and family relationships, are more content in themselves and with their school, have higher grades and are less focused on material possessions.
There’s simply no down side!
Practicing gratitude is a sure-fire way to boost happiness, something we absolutely want for ourselves and for our children. In addition, teaching our children genuine appreciation helps them develop strong relationships over the course of their lives, and we know that strong relationships are critical to our overall happiness.
Gratitude isn’t just good for the giver either. It’s wonderful for the recipient too. Do you remember how you felt the last time sincere gratitude was expressed to you? It lifts our spirits, boosts our mood and inevitably strengthens our relationship with the person expressing their thanks.
Where do I start?
The best way to teach gratitude is for us as parents to role model it.
When you’re feeling grateful, tell your kids and explain why. If you do something kind for someone to thank them for helping you, share your story over the evening meal. Like all values we want for our kids to embrace, it’s ‘monkey see, monkey do’.
Different families teach gratitude in different ways. The trick is to introduce a gratitude practice that doesn’t feel like a chore. Even if there’s a little resistance at first, don’t give up. It feels good to be grateful, so it should eventually become something that doesn’t need too much of a nudge.
Supporting your child to become more grateful begins with teaching three fundamental ideas:
1. Awareness that someone has purposefully done something to benefit them.
2. Awareness that taking action to provide you a benefit cost that person in some way.
3. Understanding that the benefit of that person’s actions is valuable to them.
There are loads of fun ways to practice gratitude. Here are a few to get you started:
– Regularly express sincere gratitude to your partner and to your children, explaining why.
– Prompt your kids to note things they’re grateful for in colourful textas on poster paper on the fridge.
– Paint a wall in chalk paint for your family to artistically (or not!) express their gratitude using chalk.
– Ask each family member what they’re thankful for each evening at dinner.
– Stop to savour and appreciate the little things like a beautiful flower or a colourful sunset.
– Find the silver lining in difficult circumstances.
– Relive happy moments together.
– Hold hands at the dinner table and thank the person who prepared the food.
– Ask the kids to take photos of the things they’re grateful for.
– Keep thank-you notes at the ready and let the kids know when you write one and why. Encourage them to do the same.
– Encourage a contribution from your kids’ pocket money towards something they want.
– Start a gratitude journal and invite the kids to make contributions.
– Encourage your kids to help others.
– Help your kids reflect on what they’re grateful for, last thing at night.
– Start a gratitude jar and each weekend spend time reading over the notes within.
It’s really about finding the right fit for your family. You may need to try a few different ideas. You don’t even have to do it everyday, even just a few times a week works well, though it is good to get into a routine with it.
Lastly, Associate Professor Jeffrey Froh, a leading authority on gratitude in young people, tells us that “the deepest sense of gratitude in life comes from connecting to a bigger picture, to an issue that matters to others, and doing things that contribute to society down the road.”
Knowing this we can also be on the lookout for opportunities to fan the flames of our childrens’ passions and yearnings to make a difference in the lives of others. Step-by-step, day-by-day, we can raise grateful young people who are happier because of their perspective, and who lead rich and fulfilling lives because of what they do for others.
Michael Grose
Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s the author of 10 books for parents including Thriving! and the bestselling Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It, and his latest release Spoonfed Generation: How to raise independent children.
Local Community and Sporting groups you may be interested in.
How Deep Are Yor Pockets
Barwon Coast partnered with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Victoria Police, CFA, City of Greater Geelong and Ocean Grove Coastcare under the Share Our Shores campaign to advocate behavioural change amongst young people engaging in destructive and dangerous dune behaviour.
Project partners are seeking your schools support with this project by allowing provision for the attached flyer to be displayed around the school and be included into the school newsletter and website leading up to the upcoming summer school holidays.
Barwon Coast Committee of Management Inc. is appointed by state government to manage 15km of coastal Crown land from beach access ways 7W Collendina to 42W Connewarre on behalf of all Victorians.
Our main charter is for the protection and enhancement of the natural values within our estate, whilst providing a place for people to recreate. In addition to natural resource protection, a key responsibility for us is to manage risk to ensure the safety of all users of our reserves.
The PDF below provides information about the fines that apply based on inappropriate behaviour.
How Deep Are Your Pockets 2019 PDF (676 KB)
21-Nov-2019
Group Parent Education Events: Barwon South Western Region Term 1 2020
To attaend a regional Parenting Service program please register your expression of interest online: www.geelongaustralia.com.au/parenting or contact Regional Parenting Service on 5272 4741.
The attached PDF details all upcoming programs and loactions.
GPEE - Barwon South Western Term 1 2020 PDF (579 KB)
03-Dec-2019
What's On in January 2020 at the Potato Shed!
The Potato Shed have a variety of performances to suit people of all ages. Please find attached the What’s On poster for events coming up in January 2020. You are advised to book early as many events sell out.
Potato Shed What's On in January 2020 (933 KB)
05-Dec-2019
Potato Shed 2020 Season (671 KB)
05-Dec-2019
Did your Year 7 students miss their vaccines at school?
See the list below of Immunisation Centres and Hours:
Belmont Community Health Centre
Barwon Health 1-17 Reynolds Road, Belmont, 3216.
(Please note that this is the Barwon Health building, not the Maternal Child Health building)
Wednesday morning (Appointment only) 9 am - 12.30pm
Open sessions (No appointment required) Wed and Friday afternoons 1.30pm - 4.45pm
Saturday morning (Appointment only) 08.30am – 12.15pm
Corio Community Health Centre
Barwon Health 2 Gellibrand St, Corio, 3214.
Every Wednesday 9.30am - 11.45am (No appointment required)
Newtown “Ariston”
245 Pakington St, Newtown, 3220.
1st Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required)
Ocean Grove - Boorai Centre (behind Aquatic Centre)
4-50 Shell Rd, Ocean Grove, 3226.
2nd and 4th Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required)
Newcomb Library meeting room (upstairs)
Corner Wilsons Rd & Bellarine Highway, Newcomb, 3219.
1st and 3rd Friday of each month 9.30 – 11.45am (No appointment required)
Local Community and Sporting groups you may be interested in.
How Deep Are Yor Pockets
Barwon Coast partnered with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Victoria Police, CFA, City of Greater Geelong and Ocean Grove Coastcare under the Share Our Shores campaign to advocate behavioural change amongst young people engaging in destructive and dangerous dune behaviour.
Project partners are seeking your schools support with this project by allowing provision for the attached flyer to be displayed around the school and be included into the school newsletter and website leading up to the upcoming summer school holidays.
Barwon Coast Committee of Management Inc. is appointed by state government to manage 15km of coastal Crown land from beach access ways 7W Collendina to 42W Connewarre on behalf of all Victorians.
Our main charter is for the protection and enhancement of the natural values within our estate, whilst providing a place for people to recreate. In addition to natural resource protection, a key responsibility for us is to manage risk to ensure the safety of all users of our reserves.
The PDF below provides information about the fines that apply based on inappropriate behaviour.
How Deep Are Your Pockets 2019 PDF (676 KB)
21-Nov-2019
Group Parent Education Events: Barwon South Western Region Term 1 2020
To attaend a regional Parenting Service program please register your expression of interest online: www.geelongaustralia.com.au/parenting or contact Regional Parenting Service on 5272 4741.
The attached PDF details all upcoming programs and loactions.
GPEE - Barwon South Western Term 1 2020 PDF (579 KB)
03-Dec-2019
What's On in January 2020 at the Potato Shed!
The Potato Shed have a variety of performances to suit people of all ages. Please find attached the What’s On poster for events coming up in January 2020. You are advised to book early as many events sell out.
Potato Shed What's On in January 2020 (933 KB)
05-Dec-2019
Potato Shed 2020 Season (671 KB)
05-Dec-2019
Did your Year 7 students miss their vaccines at school?
See the list below of Immunisation Centres and Hours:
Belmont Community Health Centre
Barwon Health 1-17 Reynolds Road, Belmont, 3216.
(Please note that this is the Barwon Health building, not the Maternal Child Health building)
Wednesday morning (Appointment only) 9 am - 12.30pm
Open sessions (No appointment required) Wed and Friday afternoons 1.30pm - 4.45pm
Saturday morning (Appointment only) 08.30am – 12.15pm
Corio Community Health Centre
Barwon Health 2 Gellibrand St, Corio, 3214.
Every Wednesday 9.30am - 11.45am (No appointment required)
Newtown “Ariston”
245 Pakington St, Newtown, 3220.
1st Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required)
Ocean Grove - Boorai Centre (behind Aquatic Centre)
4-50 Shell Rd, Ocean Grove, 3226.
2nd and 4th Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required)
Newcomb Library meeting room (upstairs)
Corner Wilsons Rd & Bellarine Highway, Newcomb, 3219.
1st and 3rd Friday of each month 9.30 – 11.45am (No appointment required)
Bell Park Parish
Holy Family 147 Separation St, Bell Park, VIC 3215
Sunday: 8.00am, 9.30am, 11.00am Croatian, 12.15pm Slovenian 2nd Sunday Only
Ss Peter & Paul’s Cnr Mercer & Malone St, Geelong West, VIC 3218
Saturday: 5.00pm Vigil
Holy Spirit Cnr Bostock Ave & Nambool St, Manifold Heights, VIC 3218
Sunday: 11.00am
Belmont Parish
St Bernard’s 74 Fryers Rd, Belmont, VIC 3216
Sunday: 9.00am, 10.30am
Saturday: 6.30pm Vigil
Corio and Lara Parish
St Francis Xavier 143 Bacchus Marsh Rd, Corio, VIC 3214
Sunday: 10.30am
Saturday: 7.00pm Vigil
St Anthony’s Kees Road, Lara, VIC 3212
Sunday: 9.00am
Drysdale Parish
St Thomas Peninsula Drive, Drysdale, VIC 3222
Sunday: 9.00am
St Patrick’s 10 - 14 Harding St, Portarlington, VIC 3223
Sunday: 9.00am
St Phillip & St James 1345 Murraduc Rd, St Leonards, VIC 3223
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Lumen Christi 66 Kensington Road, Leopold, VIC 3224
Sunday: 10.30am
Geelong Parish
St Mary of the Angels Basilica 150 Yarra St, Geelong, VIC 3220
Sunday: 7.30am, 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.15pm Polish, 5.30pm
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Grovedale, Anglesea and Torquay Parish
Nazareth 10 Griffith St, Grovedale, VIC 3216
Sunday: 10.30am
St Therese’s 43a Surfcoast Highway, Torquay, VIC 3228
Sunday: 8.45am
St Christopher’s 72 Bingley Parade, Anglesea, VIC 3230
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Meredith Parish
St Joseph’s 28 Lawler St, Meredith, VIC 3333
Sunday: 11.00am Alternate Sunday
Sacred Heart 70 Hamilton Highway, Inverleigh, VIC3321
Sunday: 9.00am except last Sunday of the month when it will be at Bannockburn gymnasium
St Brigid’s 2439 Ballan Road, Anakie, VIC 3221
Sunday: 11.00am Alternate Sunday
St John the Baptist 4 Harding St, Winchelsea, VIC 3230
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
St John the Evangelist 24 High Street, Bannockburn, VIC 3331
Sunday: 9.00am Mass in the Stadium last Sunday of the month
Queenscliff Parish
Holy Family 101 Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads 3227
Saturday: 6.00 pm
Our Lady Star of the Sea 68 John Dory Drive, Ocean Grove 3226
Sunday: 9.00 am
Holy Trinity 34 Stevens Street, Queenscliff 3225
Sunday: 11:00 am
Bell Park Parish
Holy Family 147 Separation St, Bell Park, VIC 3215
Sunday: 8.00am, 9.30am, 11.00am Croatian, 12.15pm Slovenian 2nd Sunday Only
Ss Peter & Paul’s Cnr Mercer & Malone St, Geelong West, VIC 3218
Saturday: 5.00pm Vigil
Holy Spirit Cnr Bostock Ave & Nambool St, Manifold Heights, VIC 3218
Sunday: 11.00am
Belmont Parish
St Bernard’s 74 Fryers Rd, Belmont, VIC 3216
Sunday: 9.00am, 10.30am
Saturday: 6.30pm Vigil
Corio and Lara Parish
St Francis Xavier 143 Bacchus Marsh Rd, Corio, VIC 3214
Sunday: 10.30am
Saturday: 7.00pm Vigil
St Anthony’s Kees Road, Lara, VIC 3212
Sunday: 9.00am
Drysdale Parish
St Thomas Peninsula Drive, Drysdale, VIC 3222
Sunday: 9.00am
St Patrick’s 10 - 14 Harding St, Portarlington, VIC 3223
Sunday: 9.00am
St Phillip & St James 1345 Murraduc Rd, St Leonards, VIC 3223
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Lumen Christi 66 Kensington Road, Leopold, VIC 3224
Sunday: 10.30am
Geelong Parish
St Mary of the Angels Basilica 150 Yarra St, Geelong, VIC 3220
Sunday: 7.30am, 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.15pm Polish, 5.30pm
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Grovedale, Anglesea and Torquay Parish
Nazareth 10 Griffith St, Grovedale, VIC 3216
Sunday: 10.30am
St Therese’s 43a Surfcoast Highway, Torquay, VIC 3228
Sunday: 8.45am
St Christopher’s 72 Bingley Parade, Anglesea, VIC 3230
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Meredith Parish
St Joseph’s 28 Lawler St, Meredith, VIC 3333
Sunday: 11.00am Alternate Sunday
Sacred Heart 70 Hamilton Highway, Inverleigh, VIC3321
Sunday: 9.00am except last Sunday of the month when it will be at Bannockburn gymnasium
St Brigid’s 2439 Ballan Road, Anakie, VIC 3221
Sunday: 11.00am Alternate Sunday
St John the Baptist 4 Harding St, Winchelsea, VIC 3230
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
St John the Evangelist 24 High Street, Bannockburn, VIC 3331
Sunday: 9.00am Mass in the Stadium last Sunday of the month
Queenscliff Parish
Holy Family 101 Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads 3227
Saturday: 6.00 pm
Our Lady Star of the Sea 68 John Dory Drive, Ocean Grove 3226
Sunday: 9.00 am
Holy Trinity 34 Stevens Street, Queenscliff 3225
Sunday: 11:00 am
Mosaic Evening – this evening!
Mosaic is an excellent annual community celebration for our College. All members of our school community are encouraged to attend this fantastic event this evening at Costa Hall, Deakin Waterfront Campus. The Student Art & Technology display commences at 6.00 pm in the Costa Hall foyer followed by the celebration evening that begins at 7.00 pm in the main auditorium.
I look forward to joining with students, families and friends of the College to celebrate the school year. As was the case in previous years no tickets are required to attend, all you will need to do is turn up at Costa Hall, and you will be ushered to a seat. There is no cost to attend, and you are most welcome to invite Grandparents, other family members, and family friends.
Thank you to our hard-working staff for organising and running this evening – most staff members play some part in supporting this community celebration. In particular, I thank Mrs Claire Hewitt for coordinating Mosaic.
Unit 3 Orientation Program
Thank you to Mr Michael Brown (VCE Coordinator), Ms Kirsty Allan (VCAL Coordinator), the Learning Area Leaders and the Senior School team of teachers for providing a valuable Orientation Program, “Kickstart,” this week and next week to prepare the Year 11 students for next year. These students must use the holiday period to prepare for the undertaking of their 2020 subjects. Teachers will have given guidelines and provided preparatory work.
The students have a responsibility to take advantage of this and not turn up next year, finding themselves behind the rest of the class. Can I please encourage parents to support this expectation? I expect that our senior students give their academic program the priority it deserves and other undertakings will need to fit in around their studies. I want all students, as I am sure parents do, to have the best chance of achieving to the best of their ability and this will be enhanced if the prevailing atmosphere is one where students are encouraging each other to do their best with their studies.
Blessing and Opening Ceremony
Last Friday afternoon, the whole school gathered for the first time in the new Multi-purpose Centre for the Blessing and Opening Ceremony. This was a very significant and wonderful College community celebration. The key message throughout the ceremony was one of gratitude for such a splendid facility that will significantly enhance our students’ educational outcomes.
Bishop Mark Edwards, Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne led the blessing liturgy assisted by Frs James Puppady (President) and Gerry Healy SJ (Jesuit Provincial delegate.)
Then, with Fr James, our local State member of Parliament, Ms Lisa Neville (Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Minister for Water) officially opened this new building. We are grateful to Ms Neville, who has been very supportive of this project and consequently, we received a $2M grant from the State Government towards the $8.9M cost of this project.
We were delighted many guests could join us for this extraordinary event. Guests included representatives from Architects, Builders and Catholic Education Melbourne, many Principals from Geelong region schools, many retired staff members, College Board and former Board members and the Queenscliff Mayor. I am also grateful to the many parents who were able to be present as well.
Some details about this magnificent project are:
Cost: $8.9M (includes a $2M State Government Grant)
Architects: Clarke Hopkins Clarke
Builders: Commercial Industry Construction Group (CICG)
Facilities incorporated into project:
Two court stadium
2 PE classrooms
One fitness room
Change and toilet facilities
Staff offices
Large foyer space
Retractable seating for 650 people
Stage
I hope that over the coming year, parents will have a chance to view this new centre. The Beginning of the Year Assembly (Academic Assembly) early in term one or Open Day (late term one) next year would be two opportunities.
The Blessing and Opening of the new Year 9 Centre will happen at a future date, still to be determined. We received an Australian Government Grant of $2.1M towards this project and await confirmation of when the Minister of Education or his delegate is available to open this very impressive ten classroom state of the art facility. Classes commenced in the second week of this term in this building. I hope we will be able to incorporate this ceremony in the College’s Beginning of the Year Assembly. I will inform our school community about this through this newsletter.
Finally, on this topic, I express my gratitude on behalf of the College community to all involved in making this building project such a success. In particular, I would like to thank the following people.
The completion of this program marks a milestone in a journey the Board has been on for many years. This involved the process we went through to obtain the land and the evolving masterplan. In particular, thank you to Board Chair, Mr Tony Frizza, for his unwavering support.
Thank you to the City of Greater Geelong for allowing us to expand onto this site to enhance the educational provision for Geelong.
Our Architects from Clarke, Hopkins, Clarke Simon Le Nepveu, Jennifer Rodezno and Jarrod Chamberlain. The Builders - Commercial Industry Construction Group (CICG).
And thank you to so many different members of our staff who have been involved in this massive project including Business Manager, Mr David Fitzgerald; Director of Infrastructure, Mr Bernie Lowes; our ICT Team, and in particular, Mr Paul James; and the Property and Maintenance Team, and in particular, Mr David Peters.
Thank you,
Michael Exton Principal
Mosaic Evening – this evening!
Mosaic is an excellent annual community celebration for our College. All members of our school community are encouraged to attend this fantastic event this evening at Costa Hall, Deakin Waterfront Campus. The Student Art & Technology display commences at 6.00 pm in the Costa Hall foyer followed by the celebration evening that begins at 7.00 pm in the main auditorium.
I look forward to joining with students, families and friends of the College to celebrate the school year. As was the case in previous years no tickets are required to attend, all you will need to do is turn up at Costa Hall, and you will be ushered to a seat. There is no cost to attend, and you are most welcome to invite Grandparents, other family members, and family friends.
Thank you to our hard-working staff for organising and running this evening – most staff members play some part in supporting this community celebration. In particular, I thank Mrs Claire Hewitt for coordinating Mosaic.
Unit 3 Orientation Program
Thank you to Mr Michael Brown (VCE Coordinator), Ms Kirsty Allan (VCAL Coordinator), the Learning Area Leaders and the Senior School team of teachers for providing a valuable Orientation Program, “Kickstart,” this week and next week to prepare the Year 11 students for next year. These students must use the holiday period to prepare for the undertaking of their 2020 subjects. Teachers will have given guidelines and provided preparatory work.
The students have a responsibility to take advantage of this and not turn up next year, finding themselves behind the rest of the class. Can I please encourage parents to support this expectation? I expect that our senior students give their academic program the priority it deserves and other undertakings will need to fit in around their studies. I want all students, as I am sure parents do, to have the best chance of achieving to the best of their ability and this will be enhanced if the prevailing atmosphere is one where students are encouraging each other to do their best with their studies.
Blessing and Opening Ceremony
Last Friday afternoon, the whole school gathered for the first time in the new Multi-purpose Centre for the Blessing and Opening Ceremony. This was a very significant and wonderful College community celebration. The key message throughout the ceremony was one of gratitude for such a splendid facility that will significantly enhance our students’ educational outcomes.
Bishop Mark Edwards, Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne led the blessing liturgy assisted by Frs James Puppady (President) and Gerry Healy SJ (Jesuit Provincial delegate.)
Then, with Fr James, our local State member of Parliament, Ms Lisa Neville (Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Minister for Water) officially opened this new building. We are grateful to Ms Neville, who has been very supportive of this project and consequently, we received a $2M grant from the State Government towards the $8.9M cost of this project.
We were delighted many guests could join us for this extraordinary event. Guests included representatives from Architects, Builders and Catholic Education Melbourne, many Principals from Geelong region schools, many retired staff members, College Board and former Board members and the Queenscliff Mayor. I am also grateful to the many parents who were able to be present as well.
Some details about this magnificent project are:
Cost: $8.9M (includes a $2M State Government Grant)
Architects: Clarke Hopkins Clarke
Builders: Commercial Industry Construction Group (CICG)
Facilities incorporated into project:
Two court stadium
2 PE classrooms
One fitness room
Change and toilet facilities
Staff offices
Large foyer space
Retractable seating for 650 people
Stage
I hope that over the coming year, parents will have a chance to view this new centre. The Beginning of the Year Assembly (Academic Assembly) early in term one or Open Day (late term one) next year would be two opportunities.
The Blessing and Opening of the new Year 9 Centre will happen at a future date, still to be determined. We received an Australian Government Grant of $2.1M towards this project and await confirmation of when the Minister of Education or his delegate is available to open this very impressive ten classroom state of the art facility. Classes commenced in the second week of this term in this building. I hope we will be able to incorporate this ceremony in the College’s Beginning of the Year Assembly. I will inform our school community about this through this newsletter.
Finally, on this topic, I express my gratitude on behalf of the College community to all involved in making this building project such a success. In particular, I would like to thank the following people.
The completion of this program marks a milestone in a journey the Board has been on for many years. This involved the process we went through to obtain the land and the evolving masterplan. In particular, thank you to Board Chair, Mr Tony Frizza, for his unwavering support.
Thank you to the City of Greater Geelong for allowing us to expand onto this site to enhance the educational provision for Geelong.
Our Architects from Clarke, Hopkins, Clarke Simon Le Nepveu, Jennifer Rodezno and Jarrod Chamberlain. The Builders - Commercial Industry Construction Group (CICG).
And thank you to so many different members of our staff who have been involved in this massive project including Business Manager, Mr David Fitzgerald; Director of Infrastructure, Mr Bernie Lowes; our ICT Team, and in particular, Mr Paul James; and the Property and Maintenance Team, and in particular, Mr David Peters.
Thank you,
Michael Exton Principal
As we finish off the school year there is much left to be done. A lot of energy still needs to be put into preparing for final exams or for the junior students the final pieces of work are developed and submitted. By the time the next newsletter is published we will have entered into the season of Advent. The season in which we prepare for the coming of Jesus at Christmas but more importantly we renew ourselves spiritually in preparing and making room for him in our hearts and in our daily life.
Each year during Advent the annual St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal occurs within our parishes. Locally, the Drysdale St Vincent de Paul Conference seeks to support those in need and an extraordinary amount with a small number dedicated volunteers. Often the situations the encounter are both tragic and symptomatic of the breakdown of relationships and community. In responding to the immediate need via charity and the underlying causal factors brings about justice the St Vincent de Paul Society restores dignity to the person.
The Drysdale St Vincent de Paul Conference President, Margareta Glenny, offers the following insight the type of situation the St Vincent de Paul members encounter often in our region.
Christmas can be a happy and magical time for our children but unfortunately for many of the families within our Conference, it doesn’t mean magic, but hunger and stress and financial hardship, due to the expectations of Christmas and the next school year.
I would like to share a journey of a client within our Vinnies Community.
We met her in another client’s home, who was giving her a couple of nights safe refuge, and after some encouragement she opened up to us. Her story was heart wrenching. She now finds herself in a position without a home and a partner, as he is in prison, and she is 28 weeks pregnant. Two other children are with her mum, as she can’t offer them a stable home let alone all the love and care a mum can give her children.
CentreLink are dragging their feet, Salvos can’t find her any housing but she has a car so they have told her that “you have somewhere to stay”. She has no money for car registration, can’t afford petrol, so doesn’t attend her midwife appointments. At the moment she is couch surfing but really concerned about the new baby’s arrival and what is going to happen to them. Will they become a family again?
What does Christmas mean to her?
Contemplating this situation we are drawn into the life of a young mother who is suffering. We cannot turn away from the injustice of the position she is in. Life has dealt her a poor hand and there is few who are willing to help. In encountering her through Rita’s account we are moved by compassion and have empathy for her. We are moved when we see the person and understand them. The St Vincent de Paul Society work on behalf of us – the Church. They sacrifice their time and at times their emotional wellbeing to support those who others ignore or can’t support. They encounter the poor and the marginalised. They are the people in our community who meet Jesus often and follow his commandment in a visceral way.
We are so fortunate to have St Vincent de Paul Society in the individual parishes in the Deanery. They enable us when we are unable to serve. In Advent we have the opportunity to support their work and thus the lived application of the Gospel by giving food or funds to support their work.
Margareta notes the extraordinary work the Drysdale Conference has been able to do with the funds donated in the second half of the year.
Since 1st July to 1st November 2019 we have visited 90 homes. This involves 119 adults and 208 children. We have supported these families with car registrations, rent, white goods, education fees and clothing but most importantly food with donations amounting to $14,957.
As the College community looks towards the end of the school year we intentionally speak of Advent with the students. In preparing for Jesus and making room in our lives for him we are encouraged to consider where we might find him in our day and how we can welcome him into our lives evermore. The St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal may be one way in which we can do both of these things well. In giving we are able to support the work of people from our community who bring the love of Jesus into the lives of others and offer them the dignity that circumstances in their lives take away. The College motto of amare et servire guides us and may prompt you to offer support to St Vincent de Paul as we “prepare the way for the Lord” this Advent.*
Yours in Christ,
Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator
* If you are inspired to donate the following options may be of help.
- In person: your local church/mass centre.
- Online: https://donate.vinnies.org.au/donation-hub-christmas-appeal
Be sure to note your local parish in the comment section so that your donation is used to support your community.
As we finish off the school year there is much left to be done. A lot of energy still needs to be put into preparing for final exams or for the junior students the final pieces of work are developed and submitted. By the time the next newsletter is published we will have entered into the season of Advent. The season in which we prepare for the coming of Jesus at Christmas but more importantly we renew ourselves spiritually in preparing and making room for him in our hearts and in our daily life.
Each year during Advent the annual St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal occurs within our parishes. Locally, the Drysdale St Vincent de Paul Conference seeks to support those in need and an extraordinary amount with a small number dedicated volunteers. Often the situations the encounter are both tragic and symptomatic of the breakdown of relationships and community. In responding to the immediate need via charity and the underlying causal factors brings about justice the St Vincent de Paul Society restores dignity to the person.
The Drysdale St Vincent de Paul Conference President, Margareta Glenny, offers the following insight the type of situation the St Vincent de Paul members encounter often in our region.
Christmas can be a happy and magical time for our children but unfortunately for many of the families within our Conference, it doesn’t mean magic, but hunger and stress and financial hardship, due to the expectations of Christmas and the next school year.
I would like to share a journey of a client within our Vinnies Community.
We met her in another client’s home, who was giving her a couple of nights safe refuge, and after some encouragement she opened up to us. Her story was heart wrenching. She now finds herself in a position without a home and a partner, as he is in prison, and she is 28 weeks pregnant. Two other children are with her mum, as she can’t offer them a stable home let alone all the love and care a mum can give her children.
CentreLink are dragging their feet, Salvos can’t find her any housing but she has a car so they have told her that “you have somewhere to stay”. She has no money for car registration, can’t afford petrol, so doesn’t attend her midwife appointments. At the moment she is couch surfing but really concerned about the new baby’s arrival and what is going to happen to them. Will they become a family again?
What does Christmas mean to her?
Contemplating this situation we are drawn into the life of a young mother who is suffering. We cannot turn away from the injustice of the position she is in. Life has dealt her a poor hand and there is few who are willing to help. In encountering her through Rita’s account we are moved by compassion and have empathy for her. We are moved when we see the person and understand them. The St Vincent de Paul Society work on behalf of us – the Church. They sacrifice their time and at times their emotional wellbeing to support those who others ignore or can’t support. They encounter the poor and the marginalised. They are the people in our community who meet Jesus often and follow his commandment in a visceral way.
We are so fortunate to have St Vincent de Paul Society in the individual parishes in the Deanery. They enable us when we are unable to serve. In Advent we have the opportunity to support their work and thus the lived application of the Gospel by giving food or funds to support their work.
Margareta notes the extraordinary work the Drysdale Conference has been able to do with the funds donated in the second half of the year.
Since 1st July to 1st November 2019 we have visited 90 homes. This involves 119 adults and 208 children. We have supported these families with car registrations, rent, white goods, education fees and clothing but most importantly food with donations amounting to $14,957.
As the College community looks towards the end of the school year we intentionally speak of Advent with the students. In preparing for Jesus and making room in our lives for him we are encouraged to consider where we might find him in our day and how we can welcome him into our lives evermore. The St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal may be one way in which we can do both of these things well. In giving we are able to support the work of people from our community who bring the love of Jesus into the lives of others and offer them the dignity that circumstances in their lives take away. The College motto of amare et servire guides us and may prompt you to offer support to St Vincent de Paul as we “prepare the way for the Lord” this Advent.*
Yours in Christ,
Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator
* If you are inspired to donate the following options may be of help.
- In person: your local church/mass centre.
- Online: https://donate.vinnies.org.au/donation-hub-christmas-appeal
Be sure to note your local parish in the comment section so that your donation is used to support your community.
On Tuesday November 19th the College hosted Samuel Johnson and his charity ‘Love Your Sister’.
Many of you know of the 'Love your Sister' campaign which has gained its profile through the work of various media organisations and the immense emotion attached to the fundraising efforts of a brother in aide of his sister's cancer. As so many of us have been touched by cancer stories, the 'Love you Sister' campaign certainly reached the hearts of many throughout Australia.
The 'Love Your Sister' charity was founded in response to Connie Johnson's incurable breast cancer diagnosis while only in her mid-30s. Since Connie's death in 2017, the charity has worked tirelessly to raise more than 10 million dollars for cancer research and treatment around Australia.
We all know of people who have been affected by Cancer and the show of hands amongst the staff and students in the gym was a heart wrenching example of this, and I think it was so important to take this opportunity today, albeit in a very crazy time of year, to remember that sometimes things pop up that are bigger than all of us and we need to grab these with both hands!
The response from the kids was incredible and l know as a health teacher Sam’s words are priceless and have a lot more weight than mine ever could!
As part of the day the College sold ‘Love your Sister’ wristbands and students and staff were able to wear their ‘craziest socks’ (gold coin donation) to raise funds for this worthwhile cause. This was supported by a BBQ during lunchtime.
Mrs Gemma Tolan was the driving force to get Sam to the College and l know Sam publicly thanked Mrs Tolan however on behalf of all of us we want to say well done and thank you for all the hard work and dedication she did in getting Sam here today. I know MrsTolan did a lot in the VERY short timeframe she had and it’s a credit to her for sharing her passion and belief in the cause.
Thanks to Attel, Kirsty and the VCAL team for the BBQ also!
Another example of a very positive experience at our College.
Rebekah Spencer
On Tuesday November 19th the College hosted Samuel Johnson and his charity ‘Love Your Sister’.
Many of you know of the 'Love your Sister' campaign which has gained its profile through the work of various media organisations and the immense emotion attached to the fundraising efforts of a brother in aide of his sister's cancer. As so many of us have been touched by cancer stories, the 'Love you Sister' campaign certainly reached the hearts of many throughout Australia.
The 'Love Your Sister' charity was founded in response to Connie Johnson's incurable breast cancer diagnosis while only in her mid-30s. Since Connie's death in 2017, the charity has worked tirelessly to raise more than 10 million dollars for cancer research and treatment around Australia.
We all know of people who have been affected by Cancer and the show of hands amongst the staff and students in the gym was a heart wrenching example of this, and I think it was so important to take this opportunity today, albeit in a very crazy time of year, to remember that sometimes things pop up that are bigger than all of us and we need to grab these with both hands!
The response from the kids was incredible and l know as a health teacher Sam’s words are priceless and have a lot more weight than mine ever could!
As part of the day the College sold ‘Love your Sister’ wristbands and students and staff were able to wear their ‘craziest socks’ (gold coin donation) to raise funds for this worthwhile cause. This was supported by a BBQ during lunchtime.
Mrs Gemma Tolan was the driving force to get Sam to the College and l know Sam publicly thanked Mrs Tolan however on behalf of all of us we want to say well done and thank you for all the hard work and dedication she did in getting Sam here today. I know MrsTolan did a lot in the VERY short timeframe she had and it’s a credit to her for sharing her passion and belief in the cause.
Thanks to Attel, Kirsty and the VCAL team for the BBQ also!
Another example of a very positive experience at our College.
Rebekah Spencer
This semester, Saint Ignatius College participated in the Junior Secondary Program (JSP), an introduction to debating for junior secondary students.
In Round One, our team competed against Surf Coast Secondary College, arguing the affirmative on the topic ‘That we should ban junk food in schools’.
Brianna Brew (Year 7), Laura McMahon (Year 8) and Alanna Clark (Year 7) mounted a strong case for healthy foods at school and were victorious on the night.
After another victory in Round Two due to a forfeit, Max Craven (Year 7), Brianna and Curtis McCoughtry (Year 7) lined up against St Joseph’s College in Round Three, arguing the negative on the topic 'That we should restrict the drivers’ licenses of senior citizens'.
There was fierce competition and engaging speeches on both sides, with St Joseph’s ultimately claiming victory by just a few points. Thomas Mallon (Year 7) was a wonderful chairperson for our team and special thanks must go to those parents who attended the debates. Congratulations to all who were involved in our JSP Debating Program.
Pictured below: Back row: Brianna Brew, Max Craven and Curtis McCoughtry. Front row: Alanna Clark, Laura McMahon and Thomas Mallon
Mr Michael Tod and Ms Andrea Dart Debating Coordinators
This semester, Saint Ignatius College participated in the Junior Secondary Program (JSP), an introduction to debating for junior secondary students.
In Round One, our team competed against Surf Coast Secondary College, arguing the affirmative on the topic ‘That we should ban junk food in schools’.
Brianna Brew (Year 7), Laura McMahon (Year 8) and Alanna Clark (Year 7) mounted a strong case for healthy foods at school and were victorious on the night.
After another victory in Round Two due to a forfeit, Max Craven (Year 7), Brianna and Curtis McCoughtry (Year 7) lined up against St Joseph’s College in Round Three, arguing the negative on the topic 'That we should restrict the drivers’ licenses of senior citizens'.
There was fierce competition and engaging speeches on both sides, with St Joseph’s ultimately claiming victory by just a few points. Thomas Mallon (Year 7) was a wonderful chairperson for our team and special thanks must go to those parents who attended the debates. Congratulations to all who were involved in our JSP Debating Program.
Pictured below: Back row: Brianna Brew, Max Craven and Curtis McCoughtry. Front row: Alanna Clark, Laura McMahon and Thomas Mallon
Mr Michael Tod and Ms Andrea Dart Debating Coordinators
Over the last semester, the students from Saints Coudere, Carroll, Strada, Ricci and Licona homerooms received an intensive, rewarding and enriching musical experience.
Every week, they had a theory lesson with their classroom teacher and a practical lesson with their instrumental tutor. In the practical sessions, students learned how to make a sound on the instrument, where to place fingers or how to hold drum sticks correctly, how to use their breath, how to read the music and also how to play as one large ensemble. They learn how to care for their instrument and they even learn some of the history behind how their instrument came to be.
This experience culminated in an extravaganza on Monday evening, in which students performed a number of pieces both in small ensembles and as a large group. These incredible students had only received 15 instrumental lessons prior to the concert and performed at an exceptional standard. Congratulations to all students involved and a big thank you to their classroom teachers and instrumental tutors.
Veronica Marrie Year 7 Band Program Coordinator
Over the last semester, the students from Saints Coudere, Carroll, Strada, Ricci and Licona homerooms received an intensive, rewarding and enriching musical experience.
Every week, they had a theory lesson with their classroom teacher and a practical lesson with their instrumental tutor. In the practical sessions, students learned how to make a sound on the instrument, where to place fingers or how to hold drum sticks correctly, how to use their breath, how to read the music and also how to play as one large ensemble. They learn how to care for their instrument and they even learn some of the history behind how their instrument came to be.
This experience culminated in an extravaganza on Monday evening, in which students performed a number of pieces both in small ensembles and as a large group. These incredible students had only received 15 instrumental lessons prior to the concert and performed at an exceptional standard. Congratulations to all students involved and a big thank you to their classroom teachers and instrumental tutors.
Veronica Marrie Year 7 Band Program Coordinator
Saint Ignatius is a College deeply invested in its sporting culture. Sport is, as you know, deeply embedded in our DNA. Saint Ignatius 'punches above its weight' in the sports events and achievements that we can claim. Not only do we have a growing list of GISSA championships to our name, but in 2019 the College has had an unprecedented 14 students who have made Victorian school-based teams in national school-based competitions across 7 different sports.
Jhye Clark (9 Isore) and Ashleigh Van Loon (9 Regis)
Jhye and Ashleigh were members of the Team Victoria U15 AFL teams. Both teams were crowned national champions after the Australian titles in Tasmania last August.
Lucy Mawson (7 Ward) and Charli Nicol (9 Gonzaga)
Lucy and Charli were members of Team Victoria’s Netball teams. Lucy’s U12 School Sport Australia carnival took place in Canberra in September and Charli was involved in School Sport Australia’s U15 carnival in Caloundra in July.
Lachlan Seear (11 Canisius)
Lachlan’s love of lawn bowls started after he participated in lawn bowls during his PE classes in Year 10. Lachlan represented Victoria in the Australian Schools super series held in Tweed Heads last September.
Sam O’Brien (8 Castillo)
After finishing an impressive 6th in the Victorian Schools Snowsports Championships in August in Snowboard Slopestyle event, Sam then was selected in the Victorian Schools team to be compete in the Australian interschools in Mt Buller in September.
Campbell Braden (8 Campion) and Ross De Lange (8 Montserrat)
Campbell’s 2nd place in the Victorian All Schools U14 Pole Vault event at Doncaster two weeks ago secured him another spot in Team Victoria’s Athletics team. Owing to Ross De Lange’s gold medal in the U16 Triple Jump event, Ross now has a spot in the Victorian team along with Campbell.
Alex Mifsud (11 Southwell)
In March Alex won the 75kg weight lifting class at the Victorian Schools Championship earning him a spot at the Australian titles in September.
Ellie Harrison (8 Daniel), Lucy Naylor (10 Oglivie), Jack Bassett (7 Strada), Zeph Lamperd (10 Morse), Charlie Mahoney (9 Mangin)
In May at Phillip Island, Elizabeth Harrison, Lucy Naylor, Jack Bassett, Zeph Lamperd, Charli Mahoney were successful at making the Victorian Schools team that will compete at the Australian surfing titles at Margaret River from the 28th November – 7th December.
School Sport Victoria (SSV) is the peak body for School Sport in Victoria. SSV is a sub-committee of the Department of Education and Training.
Since its establishment in 1981, School Sport Australia has been responsible for the development and promotion of school sport in Australia.
This has been achieved through the work of its State Member bodies which have accepted the responsibility of implementing School Sport Australia programs, assisting in policy development and providing, through their individual state networks, the maximum number of opportunities for students to participate in the broadest possible range of sporting activities.
For more information regarding ‘Team Victoria’ selection process please browse the School Sport Victoria (SSV) website via www.ssv.vic.edu.au
Regards
Andrew Philp Director Of Sport
Saint Ignatius is a College deeply invested in its sporting culture. Sport is, as you know, deeply embedded in our DNA. Saint Ignatius 'punches above its weight' in the sports events and achievements that we can claim. Not only do we have a growing list of GISSA championships to our name, but in 2019 the College has had an unprecedented 14 students who have made Victorian school-based teams in national school-based competitions across 7 different sports.
Jhye Clark (9 Isore) and Ashleigh Van Loon (9 Regis)
Jhye and Ashleigh were members of the Team Victoria U15 AFL teams. Both teams were crowned national champions after the Australian titles in Tasmania last August.
Lucy Mawson (7 Ward) and Charli Nicol (9 Gonzaga)
Lucy and Charli were members of Team Victoria’s Netball teams. Lucy’s U12 School Sport Australia carnival took place in Canberra in September and Charli was involved in School Sport Australia’s U15 carnival in Caloundra in July.
Lachlan Seear (11 Canisius)
Lachlan’s love of lawn bowls started after he participated in lawn bowls during his PE classes in Year 10. Lachlan represented Victoria in the Australian Schools super series held in Tweed Heads last September.
Sam O’Brien (8 Castillo)
After finishing an impressive 6th in the Victorian Schools Snowsports Championships in August in Snowboard Slopestyle event, Sam then was selected in the Victorian Schools team to be compete in the Australian interschools in Mt Buller in September.
Campbell Braden (8 Campion) and Ross De Lange (8 Montserrat)
Campbell’s 2nd place in the Victorian All Schools U14 Pole Vault event at Doncaster two weeks ago secured him another spot in Team Victoria’s Athletics team. Owing to Ross De Lange’s gold medal in the U16 Triple Jump event, Ross now has a spot in the Victorian team along with Campbell.
Alex Mifsud (11 Southwell)
In March Alex won the 75kg weight lifting class at the Victorian Schools Championship earning him a spot at the Australian titles in September.
Ellie Harrison (8 Daniel), Lucy Naylor (10 Oglivie), Jack Bassett (7 Strada), Zeph Lamperd (10 Morse), Charlie Mahoney (9 Mangin)
In May at Phillip Island, Elizabeth Harrison, Lucy Naylor, Jack Bassett, Zeph Lamperd, Charli Mahoney were successful at making the Victorian Schools team that will compete at the Australian surfing titles at Margaret River from the 28th November – 7th December.
School Sport Victoria (SSV) is the peak body for School Sport in Victoria. SSV is a sub-committee of the Department of Education and Training.
Since its establishment in 1981, School Sport Australia has been responsible for the development and promotion of school sport in Australia.
This has been achieved through the work of its State Member bodies which have accepted the responsibility of implementing School Sport Australia programs, assisting in policy development and providing, through their individual state networks, the maximum number of opportunities for students to participate in the broadest possible range of sporting activities.
For more information regarding ‘Team Victoria’ selection process please browse the School Sport Victoria (SSV) website via www.ssv.vic.edu.au
Regards
Andrew Philp Director Of Sport
With a 12km run, 6km run, 6km family walk and 1km kids dash, Run 4 Geelong always delivers a fun filled event.
Cameron Donald was encouraged by our Cross Country Coordinator Darren Riviere and staff member Brendan Nicholls to improve his fitness back in April by attending the weekly coaching/running sessions with ‘Coach Darren. Fast track seven months later and Cameron is now considered a rising star in middle distance events after his impressive 3rd place in the U18 Male 6km event during last Sunday’s Run Geelong event.
Over 3,900 participants register for the family friendly event each year and raises money for Barwon Health and associated hospitals.
Cameron also finished 34th overall which is a fantastic effort considering he has only been in the sport for the last six months.
Congratulations Cameron on your efforts and we wish you every success in the future.
Andrew Philp Director Of Sport
With a 12km run, 6km run, 6km family walk and 1km kids dash, Run 4 Geelong always delivers a fun filled event.
Cameron Donald was encouraged by our Cross Country Coordinator Darren Riviere and staff member Brendan Nicholls to improve his fitness back in April by attending the weekly coaching/running sessions with ‘Coach Darren. Fast track seven months later and Cameron is now considered a rising star in middle distance events after his impressive 3rd place in the U18 Male 6km event during last Sunday’s Run Geelong event.
Over 3,900 participants register for the family friendly event each year and raises money for Barwon Health and associated hospitals.
Cameron also finished 34th overall which is a fantastic effort considering he has only been in the sport for the last six months.
Congratulations Cameron on your efforts and we wish you every success in the future.
Andrew Philp Director Of Sport
Exam Timetable
A PDF of this timetable is avialble at the bottom the page.
Thursday November 28th
Session 1&2: English (2hours): 9.00am - 9.15am Reading time, 9.15am - 11.15am Writing and English Literature
Session 3&4: Recess break until 11.48am / Study for all Year 10s
Session 5&6: Life Science, Fashion and Unit 2 Outdoor Education
Friday November 29th
Session 1&2: Digital Technology, Psychology and Science in the World
Session 3&4: Arkitect, Health and Nutrition, Physical Science and Making Movies
Session 5&6: Languages (Indonesian), Languages (Italian), Art on Paper and Woodwork
Monday December 2nd
Session 1&2: Relgious Education
Session 3&4: Fit for Life, Unit 2 Theatre Studies, Robotics and Learning for Life
Session 5&6: 10 Methods (Part A), VCE Maths Methods (Part A), Food and You and Music Industry
Tuesday December 3rd
Session 1&2: Cature that Image, Cooking for Life, Hot Spots and Enterprise Me
Sessions 3&4: General Maths, 10 Methods (Part A), VCE Maths Methods (Part A), 12.35pm Pizza Lunch - provided
Session 5&6: Year 7 - 10 Advent Liturgy (Period 5) and Year 10 Thank you assembly /afternoon homeroom / final activity Dismissal: 3.05pm
2019 Year 10 Semester 2 Examination Table (27 KB)
19-Nov-2019
Exam Timetable
A PDF of this timetable is avialble at the bottom the page.
Thursday November 28th
Session 1&2: English (2hours): 9.00am - 9.15am Reading time, 9.15am - 11.15am Writing and English Literature
Session 3&4: Recess break until 11.48am / Study for all Year 10s
Session 5&6: Life Science, Fashion and Unit 2 Outdoor Education
Friday November 29th
Session 1&2: Digital Technology, Psychology and Science in the World
Session 3&4: Arkitect, Health and Nutrition, Physical Science and Making Movies
Session 5&6: Languages (Indonesian), Languages (Italian), Art on Paper and Woodwork
Monday December 2nd
Session 1&2: Relgious Education
Session 3&4: Fit for Life, Unit 2 Theatre Studies, Robotics and Learning for Life
Session 5&6: 10 Methods (Part A), VCE Maths Methods (Part A), Food and You and Music Industry
Tuesday December 3rd
Session 1&2: Cature that Image, Cooking for Life, Hot Spots and Enterprise Me
Sessions 3&4: General Maths, 10 Methods (Part A), VCE Maths Methods (Part A), 12.35pm Pizza Lunch - provided
Session 5&6: Year 7 - 10 Advent Liturgy (Period 5) and Year 10 Thank you assembly /afternoon homeroom / final activity Dismissal: 3.05pm
2019 Year 10 Semester 2 Examination Table (27 KB)
19-Nov-2019
Mathematics Textbooks 2020
Due to circumstances outside our control we have had to booklist a brand new Mathematics textbook for some of our Mathematics classes for next year.
• Year 7, 8 and 9 Mathematics classes and 10 Mathematical Methods will now be using Cambridge Essential Mathematics for the Victorian Curriculum Second Edition.
Please note that unfortunately this means that second hand textbooks will not be able to be used for these classes next year.
• Year 10 Foundation and General Mathematics classes will continue to use Cambridge Essential Mathematics GOLD Second Edition.
Second hand books are able to be purchased for these classes.
• All VCE classes will continue to use the current editions of their textbooks, so second hand books are able to be purchased for these classes as well.
Please remember that if secondhand books are purchased, the reactivation code for the digital access must also be purchased either through Campion or directly through the Cambridge website.
Australian Mathematics Competion
The results are now in for the 2019 Australian Mathematics Competition. This year 112 students from Years 7-10 challenged themselves by entering this long running, international competition.
The Australian Mathematics Competition is a challenging and enjoyable exam with many of the problems set in situations familiar to students, showing the relevance of maths in their everyday lives. This high-level assessment is designed to test mathematical thinking and the questions increase in difficulty throughout the paper, providing a challenge for students of all abilities.
Congratulations to all our students who entered. They all worked so hard during the competition, showing great determination and perseverance during the time allowed, definitely striving for the Magis.
We would like to especially congratulate Charlie Wayth (7 Ricci), who was the Best In School Award recipient. She received the highest score of any student at St Ignatius College.
We would like to celebrate the achievements of the following students who achieved Distinction and Credit Awards. Distinction Award recipients were placed in the top 20% of all students who entered the competition, while Credit Award recipients were placed in the top 55% of all students who enetered the competition. All our Distinction and Credit Award winners will receive their certificates at the next Year Level Assembly.
Distinction Awards
Year 7
Charlie Wayth, Jordan Hill, Eliza Gay and Thomas Allchin
Year 8
Mika Derrick, Sam Skuza, Alexander Joyce and Emma Fenton
Credit Awards
Year 7
Melody Davidson, Chelsea Ferguson, William Honner, Archer Stein, Brianna Brew, Will Hanley, Jack Jackson, Zane Kneebone, Curtis McCoughtry, Harry Tinker, Stella Burke, Alex Batchelor, Sebastian Maclean, Dante Nicholls and Jamieson Renkauskas
Year 8
Lachlan Di Pasquale, Zara Howell, Jet Lamperd, Keira Murray, Riley Hanrahan, Murphy Moulton, Jasper Clark, Louis Andrews and Summer de Vries
Year 9
Sam Hines, Toby Mew, Harley Corless, Tyson Henry, Hannah Mawson, Thomas Bothe, Hudson Choong, Veronica Fragapane, Audrey Hughan, Dante Traficante, Lucas Ash, Nick Gibbon, Jet Kneebone, Ethan Jamieson, Zak Poynder and Samuel McGlynn
Year 10
Bailey White, Zoe Ballard, Elizabeth Andrews, Ben Reid, Georgia Allison, Taia Saltamacchia, Jett Storey, Florence Noble and Emily Seear
Colleen Boland Mathematics Learning Area Leader
Mathematics Textbooks 2020
Due to circumstances outside our control we have had to booklist a brand new Mathematics textbook for some of our Mathematics classes for next year.
• Year 7, 8 and 9 Mathematics classes and 10 Mathematical Methods will now be using Cambridge Essential Mathematics for the Victorian Curriculum Second Edition.
Please note that unfortunately this means that second hand textbooks will not be able to be used for these classes next year.
• Year 10 Foundation and General Mathematics classes will continue to use Cambridge Essential Mathematics GOLD Second Edition.
Second hand books are able to be purchased for these classes.
• All VCE classes will continue to use the current editions of their textbooks, so second hand books are able to be purchased for these classes as well.
Please remember that if secondhand books are purchased, the reactivation code for the digital access must also be purchased either through Campion or directly through the Cambridge website.
Australian Mathematics Competion
The results are now in for the 2019 Australian Mathematics Competition. This year 112 students from Years 7-10 challenged themselves by entering this long running, international competition.
The Australian Mathematics Competition is a challenging and enjoyable exam with many of the problems set in situations familiar to students, showing the relevance of maths in their everyday lives. This high-level assessment is designed to test mathematical thinking and the questions increase in difficulty throughout the paper, providing a challenge for students of all abilities.
Congratulations to all our students who entered. They all worked so hard during the competition, showing great determination and perseverance during the time allowed, definitely striving for the Magis.
We would like to especially congratulate Charlie Wayth (7 Ricci), who was the Best In School Award recipient. She received the highest score of any student at St Ignatius College.
We would like to celebrate the achievements of the following students who achieved Distinction and Credit Awards. Distinction Award recipients were placed in the top 20% of all students who entered the competition, while Credit Award recipients were placed in the top 55% of all students who enetered the competition. All our Distinction and Credit Award winners will receive their certificates at the next Year Level Assembly.
Distinction Awards
Year 7
Charlie Wayth, Jordan Hill, Eliza Gay and Thomas Allchin
Year 8
Mika Derrick, Sam Skuza, Alexander Joyce and Emma Fenton
Credit Awards
Year 7
Melody Davidson, Chelsea Ferguson, William Honner, Archer Stein, Brianna Brew, Will Hanley, Jack Jackson, Zane Kneebone, Curtis McCoughtry, Harry Tinker, Stella Burke, Alex Batchelor, Sebastian Maclean, Dante Nicholls and Jamieson Renkauskas
Year 8
Lachlan Di Pasquale, Zara Howell, Jet Lamperd, Keira Murray, Riley Hanrahan, Murphy Moulton, Jasper Clark, Louis Andrews and Summer de Vries
Year 9
Sam Hines, Toby Mew, Harley Corless, Tyson Henry, Hannah Mawson, Thomas Bothe, Hudson Choong, Veronica Fragapane, Audrey Hughan, Dante Traficante, Lucas Ash, Nick Gibbon, Jet Kneebone, Ethan Jamieson, Zak Poynder and Samuel McGlynn
Year 10
Bailey White, Zoe Ballard, Elizabeth Andrews, Ben Reid, Georgia Allison, Taia Saltamacchia, Jett Storey, Florence Noble and Emily Seear
Colleen Boland Mathematics Learning Area Leader
A PDF of our Canteen Price List can be downloaded here
2019 Canteen Price List (164 KB)
01-Feb-2019
Starting November 25th
Monday 25th
N. Van Vliet, A. Schneider, Needed
Tuesday 26th
N. Robinson, L. Tigani, M. Jackson
Wednesday 27th
S. Johnston, K. James, S. Peters
Thursday 28th
C. Swinton, E. Carpenter, M. White, L. Eastwood
Friday 29th
C. Ford, L. Vella
Starting December 2nd
Monday 2nd
B. Brinfield, Needed
Tuesday 3rd
S. Easton, L. Vella
Wednesday 4th
D. Worrall, Needed
Thank you to all canteen helpers for your support in 2019
If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258
A PDF of our Canteen Price List can be downloaded here
2019 Canteen Price List (164 KB)
01-Feb-2019
Starting November 25th
Monday 25th
N. Van Vliet, A. Schneider, Needed
Tuesday 26th
N. Robinson, L. Tigani, M. Jackson
Wednesday 27th
S. Johnston, K. James, S. Peters
Thursday 28th
C. Swinton, E. Carpenter, M. White, L. Eastwood
Friday 29th
C. Ford, L. Vella
Starting December 2nd
Monday 2nd
B. Brinfield, Needed
Tuesday 3rd
S. Easton, L. Vella
Wednesday 4th
D. Worrall, Needed
Thank you to all canteen helpers for your support in 2019
If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258
Annual Parents and Friends' Association College Fee Raffle
1st Prize: Saint Ignatius College School Fees for 2020
2nd Prize: Campion Voucher $200
3rd and 4th Prize: Noone Uniform Supplier Voucher ($100 each)
Plus....
Large Oxford Dictionary (from Campion)
4 x $25 Secondhand Uniform Shop Vouchers
10 x $5.00 Canteen School Vouchers
Tickets are $25.00 each and can be purchased via trybooking using this link: https://www.trybooking.com/BGHUX
The Raffle is drawn on Year 7 Orientation Day Tuesday December 10th at 2.45pm
Ticket sales close Friday December 6, 2019
Become part of the Parents and Friends’ Association
We invite you to join the Saint Ignatius College Parents and Friends' Association - whether it be attending our monthly meetings, helping out at fundraising events , you can receive some up to date information on events coming up at and around the College by emailing your details to sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
The Uniform Shop
Please note that Uniform shop will be open every second Wednesday from 2pm to 4 pm. Remaining opening dates for this term are:
Remaining Term 4 Dates are: November 27th
Extra! Extra! Special Uniform Shop Openings:
Tuesday December 10th 2019 – Year 7 Orientation Day from 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Thursday January 23rd 2020 – Book Pick-up Day from 9.00am – 2.00pm
We are always seeking Volunteers to help in the uniform shop. If you are available and have time to help out Please email Samantha (Sam) Wells sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au Training is provided.
Yes! We are selling the Entertainment Book – (2019/2020)
You can still purchase your copy! Please help support Saint Ignatius College by purchasing an Entertainment.
Books are for sale at the College Office or you can email Sandi Clark sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Annual Parents and Friends' Association College Fee Raffle
1st Prize: Saint Ignatius College School Fees for 2020
2nd Prize: Campion Voucher $200
3rd and 4th Prize: Noone Uniform Supplier Voucher ($100 each)
Plus....
Large Oxford Dictionary (from Campion)
4 x $25 Secondhand Uniform Shop Vouchers
10 x $5.00 Canteen School Vouchers
Tickets are $25.00 each and can be purchased via trybooking using this link: https://www.trybooking.com/BGHUX
The Raffle is drawn on Year 7 Orientation Day Tuesday December 10th at 2.45pm
Ticket sales close Friday December 6, 2019
Become part of the Parents and Friends’ Association
We invite you to join the Saint Ignatius College Parents and Friends' Association - whether it be attending our monthly meetings, helping out at fundraising events , you can receive some up to date information on events coming up at and around the College by emailing your details to sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
The Uniform Shop
Please note that Uniform shop will be open every second Wednesday from 2pm to 4 pm. Remaining opening dates for this term are:
Remaining Term 4 Dates are: November 27th
Extra! Extra! Special Uniform Shop Openings:
Tuesday December 10th 2019 – Year 7 Orientation Day from 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Thursday January 23rd 2020 – Book Pick-up Day from 9.00am – 2.00pm
We are always seeking Volunteers to help in the uniform shop. If you are available and have time to help out Please email Samantha (Sam) Wells sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au Training is provided.
Yes! We are selling the Entertainment Book – (2019/2020)
You can still purchase your copy! Please help support Saint Ignatius College by purchasing an Entertainment.
Books are for sale at the College Office or you can email Sandi Clark sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Join Saver Plus and we'll match your savings, dollar for dollar, up to $500 for school costs.
To join Saver Plus, you must be at least 18 years or over, have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself, have regular income from paid employment (you or your partner), have a current Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card and be in receipt of an eligible Commonwealth social security benefit, allowance or payment.
Contact: Your local Saver Plus Coordinator
Phone: 03 5278 8122 Email: GeelongSP@bethany.org.au Web: www.saverplus.org.au
See PDF flyer for details:
Saver Plus May2019 (1912 KB)
29-May-2019
Join Saver Plus and we'll match your savings, dollar for dollar, up to $500 for school costs.
To join Saver Plus, you must be at least 18 years or over, have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself, have regular income from paid employment (you or your partner), have a current Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card and be in receipt of an eligible Commonwealth social security benefit, allowance or payment.
Contact: Your local Saver Plus Coordinator
Phone: 03 5278 8122 Email: GeelongSP@bethany.org.au Web: www.saverplus.org.au
See PDF flyer for details:
Saver Plus May2019 (1912 KB)
29-May-2019
As holidays approach, the role that screens and devices will play becomes an increasing concern for parents. Days when kids are usually tied up with school and activities make way for many an idle hour and, as such, parents fear those hours will be spent largely engaged with a screen or gaming console. While there is certainly no harm in some well-balanced screen time and developmentally appropriate online activities, we must remember that, as parents, we have an important role in helping our kids manage and balance that screen time. Here are a few things we can do:
Understand the battle
It is important parents know the beast they are dealing with. It is easy to shout from another room to get off a screen or whinge to our friends that ‘kids of today’ are all addicted to their phones, but we need to recognise the pull that many of these devices have. The social networks are designed to keep us liking, commenting and sharing. The games cajole us into having ‘just one more’ turn at being the last man standing. These technologies tempt us to reach just one more level, or to scroll for just a few minutes more. Our brains experience a dopamine release and a sense of insufficiency when we use a device. There is always something else to do or something else to scroll through, or one more YouTube video to watch. So our kids are up against it when trying to control their time on a device. We need to help them with that.
Get outside
We can complain that kids never go outside and play anymore, but sometimes we have to physically get out there with them or offer opportunities in which being outside and active play are appealing. We have to work a little harder at this today because we are competing with a device that answers many of our kids’ perceived needs. We need them to know that their needs are greater and more varied than what their screens can offer.
Have some rules
Despite their apparent dislike of rules around technology, kids will (one day) appreciate having boundaries to help them manage their screen time. Rules can be established regarding time limits, devices in bedrooms, devicefree meal times, etc. Whatever you decide is important, be sure that you have those discussions with your kids. And any discussion around rules or consequences should happen away from the screens so they are clear on the expectations. (Talking about their screen-time habits while they are just about to be the last man standing on Fortnite is probably not going to make for engaging conversation.)
One console on one television…outside the bedroom
Having only one television that is connected to a gaming console or to Netflix is a good way of ensuring that the device gets shared and one child doesn’t monopolise the screen. And leave consoles out of bedrooms where the appeal of just one more quick game can very quickly rob them of important sleep time.
Role model
Make sure you are showing your kids how you want them to be. Have times when the devices are put away and you give full attention to the people around you. Don’t answer calls or emails at the dinner table. Don’t fall asleep with a device landing on your forehead. Take time to get outside and do things active and in nature. Don’t ever use a phone while driving. Use the Screen Time feature on iOS products to monitor just how you are using your technology and whether you could be making some changes. Kids learn more from what we do than what we say.
We know the technology isn’t going anywhere, and we know there are many wonderful benefits that screens provide. But ensure that holidays and downtime hours can be filled with many different experiences and in ways that leave your kids in control, even if you have to work a little harder to give them that.
Michael Grose
Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s the author of 10 books for parents including Thriving! and the bestselling Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It, and his latest release Spoonfed Generation: How to raise independent children.
As holidays approach, the role that screens and devices will play becomes an increasing concern for parents. Days when kids are usually tied up with school and activities make way for many an idle hour and, as such, parents fear those hours will be spent largely engaged with a screen or gaming console. While there is certainly no harm in some well-balanced screen time and developmentally appropriate online activities, we must remember that, as parents, we have an important role in helping our kids manage and balance that screen time. Here are a few things we can do:
Understand the battle
It is important parents know the beast they are dealing with. It is easy to shout from another room to get off a screen or whinge to our friends that ‘kids of today’ are all addicted to their phones, but we need to recognise the pull that many of these devices have. The social networks are designed to keep us liking, commenting and sharing. The games cajole us into having ‘just one more’ turn at being the last man standing. These technologies tempt us to reach just one more level, or to scroll for just a few minutes more. Our brains experience a dopamine release and a sense of insufficiency when we use a device. There is always something else to do or something else to scroll through, or one more YouTube video to watch. So our kids are up against it when trying to control their time on a device. We need to help them with that.
Get outside
We can complain that kids never go outside and play anymore, but sometimes we have to physically get out there with them or offer opportunities in which being outside and active play are appealing. We have to work a little harder at this today because we are competing with a device that answers many of our kids’ perceived needs. We need them to know that their needs are greater and more varied than what their screens can offer.
Have some rules
Despite their apparent dislike of rules around technology, kids will (one day) appreciate having boundaries to help them manage their screen time. Rules can be established regarding time limits, devices in bedrooms, devicefree meal times, etc. Whatever you decide is important, be sure that you have those discussions with your kids. And any discussion around rules or consequences should happen away from the screens so they are clear on the expectations. (Talking about their screen-time habits while they are just about to be the last man standing on Fortnite is probably not going to make for engaging conversation.)
One console on one television…outside the bedroom
Having only one television that is connected to a gaming console or to Netflix is a good way of ensuring that the device gets shared and one child doesn’t monopolise the screen. And leave consoles out of bedrooms where the appeal of just one more quick game can very quickly rob them of important sleep time.
Role model
Make sure you are showing your kids how you want them to be. Have times when the devices are put away and you give full attention to the people around you. Don’t answer calls or emails at the dinner table. Don’t fall asleep with a device landing on your forehead. Take time to get outside and do things active and in nature. Don’t ever use a phone while driving. Use the Screen Time feature on iOS products to monitor just how you are using your technology and whether you could be making some changes. Kids learn more from what we do than what we say.
We know the technology isn’t going anywhere, and we know there are many wonderful benefits that screens provide. But ensure that holidays and downtime hours can be filled with many different experiences and in ways that leave your kids in control, even if you have to work a little harder to give them that.
Michael Grose
Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s the author of 10 books for parents including Thriving! and the bestselling Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It, and his latest release Spoonfed Generation: How to raise independent children.
Local Community and Sporting groups you may be interested in.
Christmas Market Fair
Rice Village is holding a Christmas Market Fair on Sunday December 1st, 11.00am to 3.00pm.
All are welcome to enjoy lots of fun, delicious food, to search for goodies for yourself of for gifts, and to try your luck. Funds raised from the Fair will go towards the purchase of a Wheel Chair Accessible Bus for the residents to enjoy outings.
The Christams Market Fair will be held at Mercy Place Rice Village, Marshalltown Road, Marshall
How Deep Are Yor Pockets
Barwon Coast partnered with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Victoria Police, CFA, City of Greater Geelong and Ocean Grove Coastcare under the Share Our Shores campaign to advocate behavioural change amongst young people engaging in destructive and dangerous dune behaviour.
Project partners are seeking your schools support with this project by allowing provision for the attached flyer to be displayed around the school and be included into the school newsletter and website leading up to the upcoming summer school holidays.
Barwon Coast Committee of Management Inc. is appointed by state government to manage 15km of coastal Crown land from beach access ways 7W Collendina to 42W Connewarre on behalf of all Victorians.
Our main charter is for the protection and enhancement of the natural values within our estate, whilst providing a place for people to recreate. In addition to natural resource protection, a key responsibility for us is to manage risk to ensure the safety of all users of our reserves.
The PDF below provides information about the fines that apply based on inappropriate behaviour.
How Deep Are Your Pockets 2019 PDF (676 KB)
21-Nov-2019
Drysdale Youth Festival
The Drysdale Youth Festival will be held on Friday November 29th and Saturday November 30th with a range of activities across various locations in Drysdale.
This is a free event and the the links below will allow you to view the schedule and book.
eventbrite.com.au/o/raelene-newtondrysdaleyouthfestivalgmailcom-8223823599
https://www.facebook.com/events/474043053214310/
Drysdale Youth Festival 2019 PDF (594 KB)
21-Nov-2019
Leopold Football & Netball Club: Girls U12 / U15 Football Season
If you are interested in playing football, Leopold Football & Netball Club offer Girls U12 / U15 for the 2020 season. Contact Jamie Wray on 0409 026 965 or emal the club for details on admin@leopoldfnc.com.au
Leopold Youth Space Term 4 Program
Leopold Youth Space @ the Leopold Hub, every Wednesday in Term 4. 12 - 25 year olds 3.30pm to 5.00pm.
Regular drop in activities include Nintendo Switch, table tennis, making a blanket and free food! See the attached flyer for program details.
Leopold Youth Space Term 4 2019 Program (700 KB)
23-Oct-2019
What's On in November at the Potato Shed!
The Potato Shed have a variety of performances to suit people of all ages. Please find attached the What’s On poster for events coming up in November. You are advised to book early as many events sell out.
Potato Shed What's On in November 2019 (659 KB)
10-Oct-2019
Did your Year 7 students miss their vaccines at school?
See the list below of Immunisation Centres and Hours:
Belmont Community Health Centre
Barwon Health 1-17 Reynolds Road, Belmont, 3216.
(Please note that this is the Barwon Health building, not the Maternal Child Health building)
Wednesday morning (Appointment only) 9 am - 12.30pm
Open sessions (No appointment required) Wed and Friday afternoons 1.30pm - 4.45pm
Saturday morning (Appointment only) 08.30am – 12.15pm
Corio Community Health Centre
Barwon Health 2 Gellibrand St, Corio, 3214.
Every Wednesday 9.30am - 11.45am (No appointment required)
Newtown “Ariston”
245 Pakington St, Newtown, 3220.
1st Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required)
Ocean Grove - Boorai Centre (behind Aquatic Centre)
4-50 Shell Rd, Ocean Grove, 3226.
2nd and 4th Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required)
Newcomb Library meeting room (upstairs)
Corner Wilsons Rd & Bellarine Highway, Newcomb, 3219.
1st and 3rd Friday of each month 9.30 – 11.45am (No appointment required)
Local Community and Sporting groups you may be interested in.
Christmas Market Fair
Rice Village is holding a Christmas Market Fair on Sunday December 1st, 11.00am to 3.00pm.
All are welcome to enjoy lots of fun, delicious food, to search for goodies for yourself of for gifts, and to try your luck. Funds raised from the Fair will go towards the purchase of a Wheel Chair Accessible Bus for the residents to enjoy outings.
The Christams Market Fair will be held at Mercy Place Rice Village, Marshalltown Road, Marshall
How Deep Are Yor Pockets
Barwon Coast partnered with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Victoria Police, CFA, City of Greater Geelong and Ocean Grove Coastcare under the Share Our Shores campaign to advocate behavioural change amongst young people engaging in destructive and dangerous dune behaviour.
Project partners are seeking your schools support with this project by allowing provision for the attached flyer to be displayed around the school and be included into the school newsletter and website leading up to the upcoming summer school holidays.
Barwon Coast Committee of Management Inc. is appointed by state government to manage 15km of coastal Crown land from beach access ways 7W Collendina to 42W Connewarre on behalf of all Victorians.
Our main charter is for the protection and enhancement of the natural values within our estate, whilst providing a place for people to recreate. In addition to natural resource protection, a key responsibility for us is to manage risk to ensure the safety of all users of our reserves.
The PDF below provides information about the fines that apply based on inappropriate behaviour.
How Deep Are Your Pockets 2019 PDF (676 KB)
21-Nov-2019
Drysdale Youth Festival
The Drysdale Youth Festival will be held on Friday November 29th and Saturday November 30th with a range of activities across various locations in Drysdale.
This is a free event and the the links below will allow you to view the schedule and book.
eventbrite.com.au/o/raelene-newtondrysdaleyouthfestivalgmailcom-8223823599
https://www.facebook.com/events/474043053214310/
Drysdale Youth Festival 2019 PDF (594 KB)
21-Nov-2019
Leopold Football & Netball Club: Girls U12 / U15 Football Season
If you are interested in playing football, Leopold Football & Netball Club offer Girls U12 / U15 for the 2020 season. Contact Jamie Wray on 0409 026 965 or emal the club for details on admin@leopoldfnc.com.au
Leopold Youth Space Term 4 Program
Leopold Youth Space @ the Leopold Hub, every Wednesday in Term 4. 12 - 25 year olds 3.30pm to 5.00pm.
Regular drop in activities include Nintendo Switch, table tennis, making a blanket and free food! See the attached flyer for program details.
Leopold Youth Space Term 4 2019 Program (700 KB)
23-Oct-2019
What's On in November at the Potato Shed!
The Potato Shed have a variety of performances to suit people of all ages. Please find attached the What’s On poster for events coming up in November. You are advised to book early as many events sell out.
Potato Shed What's On in November 2019 (659 KB)
10-Oct-2019
Did your Year 7 students miss their vaccines at school?
See the list below of Immunisation Centres and Hours:
Belmont Community Health Centre
Barwon Health 1-17 Reynolds Road, Belmont, 3216.
(Please note that this is the Barwon Health building, not the Maternal Child Health building)
Wednesday morning (Appointment only) 9 am - 12.30pm
Open sessions (No appointment required) Wed and Friday afternoons 1.30pm - 4.45pm
Saturday morning (Appointment only) 08.30am – 12.15pm
Corio Community Health Centre
Barwon Health 2 Gellibrand St, Corio, 3214.
Every Wednesday 9.30am - 11.45am (No appointment required)
Newtown “Ariston”
245 Pakington St, Newtown, 3220.
1st Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required)
Ocean Grove - Boorai Centre (behind Aquatic Centre)
4-50 Shell Rd, Ocean Grove, 3226.
2nd and 4th Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required)
Newcomb Library meeting room (upstairs)
Corner Wilsons Rd & Bellarine Highway, Newcomb, 3219.
1st and 3rd Friday of each month 9.30 – 11.45am (No appointment required)
Bell Park Parish
Holy Family 147 Separation St, Bell Park, VIC 3215
Sunday: 8.00am, 9.30am, 11.00am Croatian, 12.15pm Slovenian 2nd Sunday Only
Ss Peter & Paul’s Cnr Mercer & Malone St, Geelong West, VIC 3218
Saturday: 5.00pm Vigil
Holy Spirit Cnr Bostock Ave & Nambool St, Manifold Heights, VIC 3218
Sunday: 11.00am
Belmont Parish
St Bernard’s 74 Fryers Rd, Belmont, VIC 3216
Sunday: 9.00am, 10.30am
Saturday: 6.30pm Vigil
Corio and Lara Parish
St Francis Xavier 143 Bacchus Marsh Rd, Corio, VIC 3214
Sunday: 10.30am
Saturday: 7.00pm Vigil
St Anthony’s Kees Road, Lara, VIC 3212
Sunday: 9.00am
Drysdale Parish
St Thomas Peninsula Drive, Drysdale, VIC 3222
Sunday: 9.00am
St Patrick’s 10 - 14 Harding St, Portarlington, VIC 3223
Sunday: 9.00am
St Phillip & St James 1345 Murraduc Rd, St Leonards, VIC 3223
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Lumen Christi 66 Kensington Road, Leopold, VIC 3224
Sunday: 10.30am
Geelong Parish
St Mary of the Angels Basilica 150 Yarra St, Geelong, VIC 3220
Sunday: 7.30am, 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.15pm Polish, 5.30pm
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Grovedale, Anglesea and Torquay Parish
Nazareth 10 Griffith St, Grovedale, VIC 3216
Sunday: 10.30am
St Therese’s 43a Surfcoast Highway, Torquay, VIC 3228
Sunday: 8.45am
St Christopher’s 72 Bingley Parade, Anglesea, VIC 3230
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Meredith Parish
St Joseph’s 28 Lawler St, Meredith, VIC 3333
Sunday: 11.00am Alternate Sunday
Sacred Heart 70 Hamilton Highway, Inverleigh, VIC3321
Sunday: 9.00am except last Sunday of the month when it will be at Bannockburn gymnasium
St Brigid’s 2439 Ballan Road, Anakie, VIC 3221
Sunday: 11.00am Alternate Sunday
St John the Baptist 4 Harding St, Winchelsea, VIC 3230
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
St John the Evangelist 24 High Street, Bannockburn, VIC 3331
Sunday: 9.00am Mass in the Stadium last Sunday of the month
Queenscliff Parish
Holy Family 101 Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads 3227
Saturday: 6.00 pm
Our Lady Star of the Sea 68 John Dory Drive, Ocean Grove 3226
Sunday: 9.00 am
Holy Trinity 34 Stevens Street, Queenscliff 3225
Sunday: 11:00 am
Bell Park Parish
Holy Family 147 Separation St, Bell Park, VIC 3215
Sunday: 8.00am, 9.30am, 11.00am Croatian, 12.15pm Slovenian 2nd Sunday Only
Ss Peter & Paul’s Cnr Mercer & Malone St, Geelong West, VIC 3218
Saturday: 5.00pm Vigil
Holy Spirit Cnr Bostock Ave & Nambool St, Manifold Heights, VIC 3218
Sunday: 11.00am
Belmont Parish
St Bernard’s 74 Fryers Rd, Belmont, VIC 3216
Sunday: 9.00am, 10.30am
Saturday: 6.30pm Vigil
Corio and Lara Parish
St Francis Xavier 143 Bacchus Marsh Rd, Corio, VIC 3214
Sunday: 10.30am
Saturday: 7.00pm Vigil
St Anthony’s Kees Road, Lara, VIC 3212
Sunday: 9.00am
Drysdale Parish
St Thomas Peninsula Drive, Drysdale, VIC 3222
Sunday: 9.00am
St Patrick’s 10 - 14 Harding St, Portarlington, VIC 3223
Sunday: 9.00am
St Phillip & St James 1345 Murraduc Rd, St Leonards, VIC 3223
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Lumen Christi 66 Kensington Road, Leopold, VIC 3224
Sunday: 10.30am
Geelong Parish
St Mary of the Angels Basilica 150 Yarra St, Geelong, VIC 3220
Sunday: 7.30am, 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.15pm Polish, 5.30pm
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Grovedale, Anglesea and Torquay Parish
Nazareth 10 Griffith St, Grovedale, VIC 3216
Sunday: 10.30am
St Therese’s 43a Surfcoast Highway, Torquay, VIC 3228
Sunday: 8.45am
St Christopher’s 72 Bingley Parade, Anglesea, VIC 3230
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Meredith Parish
St Joseph’s 28 Lawler St, Meredith, VIC 3333
Sunday: 11.00am Alternate Sunday
Sacred Heart 70 Hamilton Highway, Inverleigh, VIC3321
Sunday: 9.00am except last Sunday of the month when it will be at Bannockburn gymnasium
St Brigid’s 2439 Ballan Road, Anakie, VIC 3221
Sunday: 11.00am Alternate Sunday
St John the Baptist 4 Harding St, Winchelsea, VIC 3230
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
St John the Evangelist 24 High Street, Bannockburn, VIC 3331
Sunday: 9.00am Mass in the Stadium last Sunday of the month
Queenscliff Parish
Holy Family 101 Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads 3227
Saturday: 6.00 pm
Our Lady Star of the Sea 68 John Dory Drive, Ocean Grove 3226
Sunday: 9.00 am
Holy Trinity 34 Stevens Street, Queenscliff 3225
Sunday: 11:00 am
Invitation – Blessing & Opening of our new Multipurpose Centre
Parents and friends of the College are invited to attend next week’s full school assembly on Friday 15th November 2019 (1:15 pm – 3:00 pm). This will be a very special assembly for the Blessing and Opening of the New Multipurpose Centre. I am grateful to Bishop Mark Edwards (Auxiliary Bishop for the Melbourne Archdiocese) who will bless this fantastic new facility and our local MP, Ms Lisa Neville (Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Water) who will officially open the Centre. The State Government contributed $2,000,000 towards the funding of this project for which we are very grateful.
Please report to the main office at 1:00 pm so you can be escorted to a seat in the new Centre. The assembly will conclude at 2:45 pm and will be followed by a tour of the new facility and afternoon tea. (This tour will include the new Year 9 Centre as well.)
The new Year 9 Centre will be blessed and opened at a later date. Parents will be advised of this when we can confirm the availability of the Australian Government Minister of Education or his delegate.
Year 12 exams and pathways
Our Year 12 VCE students are well and truly into their exam period. Many have sat two or more exams since they commenced with English on Wednesday last week. Please keep these students in your thoughts and prayers that they can revise well and demonstrate their learning to the best of their abilities at this time.
Year 12 VCAL students have finished their classes for the year, and I wish them all the best for their next step toward employment or further study. I know some of them have already obtained an apprenticeship and others are enrolling in a vocational course for next year. So it is also important to keep them in our thoughts and prayers as they make this very significant transition from secondary school.
Mr Bruce Connor, our Work and Further Education Coordinator, has provided support to many VCAL and VCE students and parents when they were considering possible pathways. Mr Connor remains available for the rest of the school year (and into the next school year) if any student or parent would like some support or information re pathways, courses or employment. He can be contacted by phoning our Office.
Remembrance Day
As you are aware, Monday is Remembrance Day. Each Homeroom Group will be involved in a short memorial service during their morning period.
Thank you to Mr Paul Lewis (DP) for organising and leading this service.
Mosaic Evening and arrangements for classes on the day
Our annual ‘Mosaic’ evening is an excellent annual College community celebration. All members of our school community are encouraged to attend this wonderful evening on Thursday 21st November at Costa Hall, Deakin Waterfront Campus. The Student Art & Technology display commences at 6.00pm in the Costa Hall foyer followed by the celebration evening that begins at 7.00pm in the main auditorium.
We have received very positive feedback over the years about this major College function. As many students as possible are expected to attend. This College function reinforces for our students the College’s values, celebrates student achievement in a variety of areas and builds a sense of belonging and school community. I also encourage parents and families to support our community by attending and to be part of a delightful and uplifting celebration of the 2019 school year at Saint Ignatius College.
Please note that most Years 7 – 11 students will not be required at school on Thursday 21st November 2019 so staff can prepare for the evening and students performing can rehearse. Some students will be expected to attend school and/or Costa Hall during the day to prepare for this event. Parents of students involved during the day in the lead-up to Mosaic that evening will be contacted by the organising staff members about the arrangements for this.
Having had the day off school, it is expected that students will come to the evening instead of their classes for the day. Students in Years 7 – 11 who are performing in the evening are expected to go to school on the day for the rehearsals. Year 12 students will attend school as per their exam timetable.
I look forward to joining with students, families and friends of the College to celebrate the school year. As was the case last year no tickets are required to attend, all you will need to do is turn up at Costa Hall, and you will be ushered to a seat. There is no cost to attend, and you are most welcome to invite Grandparents, other family members, and family friends.
Recent Year 8 Camp
Last week the College conducted the second Year 8 Leadership Camp for a group of selected students to Wollangarra in Gippsland. The group was away for four nights camping and bushwalking in this beautiful Victorian area, situated beside the Macalister River south of Licola. Participation in the camp was by application and has overall involved fifty Year 8 students.
All reports indicate both camps were very successful. Well done to the students involved and thank you to the teachers who accompanied the students – Ms Robyn Frigo, Ms Kate Kearney, Ms Rebekah Spencer and Mr Michael Tod.
Recent bereavements
On behalf of our College community I express our sympathy to the following College Community members who have lost a loved one.
Mrs Sandra Woodall (Canteen Manager) on the passing of her mother Mrs Beryl Buckley.
Mr Richard Moody (Teacher) on the passing of his father Mr Spencer ‘Noel’ Moody.
Ms Gillian Newland (former staff member and current parent) and Jack Newland (Yr 9) on the passing of their husband and father Mr Brett Newland.
“Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”
Michael Exton Principal
Invitation – Blessing & Opening of our new Multipurpose Centre
Parents and friends of the College are invited to attend next week’s full school assembly on Friday 15th November 2019 (1:15 pm – 3:00 pm). This will be a very special assembly for the Blessing and Opening of the New Multipurpose Centre. I am grateful to Bishop Mark Edwards (Auxiliary Bishop for the Melbourne Archdiocese) who will bless this fantastic new facility and our local MP, Ms Lisa Neville (Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Water) who will officially open the Centre. The State Government contributed $2,000,000 towards the funding of this project for which we are very grateful.
Please report to the main office at 1:00 pm so you can be escorted to a seat in the new Centre. The assembly will conclude at 2:45 pm and will be followed by a tour of the new facility and afternoon tea. (This tour will include the new Year 9 Centre as well.)
The new Year 9 Centre will be blessed and opened at a later date. Parents will be advised of this when we can confirm the availability of the Australian Government Minister of Education or his delegate.
Year 12 exams and pathways
Our Year 12 VCE students are well and truly into their exam period. Many have sat two or more exams since they commenced with English on Wednesday last week. Please keep these students in your thoughts and prayers that they can revise well and demonstrate their learning to the best of their abilities at this time.
Year 12 VCAL students have finished their classes for the year, and I wish them all the best for their next step toward employment or further study. I know some of them have already obtained an apprenticeship and others are enrolling in a vocational course for next year. So it is also important to keep them in our thoughts and prayers as they make this very significant transition from secondary school.
Mr Bruce Connor, our Work and Further Education Coordinator, has provided support to many VCAL and VCE students and parents when they were considering possible pathways. Mr Connor remains available for the rest of the school year (and into the next school year) if any student or parent would like some support or information re pathways, courses or employment. He can be contacted by phoning our Office.
Remembrance Day
As you are aware, Monday is Remembrance Day. Each Homeroom Group will be involved in a short memorial service during their morning period.
Thank you to Mr Paul Lewis (DP) for organising and leading this service.
Mosaic Evening and arrangements for classes on the day
Our annual ‘Mosaic’ evening is an excellent annual College community celebration. All members of our school community are encouraged to attend this wonderful evening on Thursday 21st November at Costa Hall, Deakin Waterfront Campus. The Student Art & Technology display commences at 6.00pm in the Costa Hall foyer followed by the celebration evening that begins at 7.00pm in the main auditorium.
We have received very positive feedback over the years about this major College function. As many students as possible are expected to attend. This College function reinforces for our students the College’s values, celebrates student achievement in a variety of areas and builds a sense of belonging and school community. I also encourage parents and families to support our community by attending and to be part of a delightful and uplifting celebration of the 2019 school year at Saint Ignatius College.
Please note that most Years 7 – 11 students will not be required at school on Thursday 21st November 2019 so staff can prepare for the evening and students performing can rehearse. Some students will be expected to attend school and/or Costa Hall during the day to prepare for this event. Parents of students involved during the day in the lead-up to Mosaic that evening will be contacted by the organising staff members about the arrangements for this.
Having had the day off school, it is expected that students will come to the evening instead of their classes for the day. Students in Years 7 – 11 who are performing in the evening are expected to go to school on the day for the rehearsals. Year 12 students will attend school as per their exam timetable.
I look forward to joining with students, families and friends of the College to celebrate the school year. As was the case last year no tickets are required to attend, all you will need to do is turn up at Costa Hall, and you will be ushered to a seat. There is no cost to attend, and you are most welcome to invite Grandparents, other family members, and family friends.
Recent Year 8 Camp
Last week the College conducted the second Year 8 Leadership Camp for a group of selected students to Wollangarra in Gippsland. The group was away for four nights camping and bushwalking in this beautiful Victorian area, situated beside the Macalister River south of Licola. Participation in the camp was by application and has overall involved fifty Year 8 students.
All reports indicate both camps were very successful. Well done to the students involved and thank you to the teachers who accompanied the students – Ms Robyn Frigo, Ms Kate Kearney, Ms Rebekah Spencer and Mr Michael Tod.
Recent bereavements
On behalf of our College community I express our sympathy to the following College Community members who have lost a loved one.
Mrs Sandra Woodall (Canteen Manager) on the passing of her mother Mrs Beryl Buckley.
Mr Richard Moody (Teacher) on the passing of his father Mr Spencer ‘Noel’ Moody.
Ms Gillian Newland (former staff member and current parent) and Jack Newland (Yr 9) on the passing of their husband and father Mr Brett Newland.
“Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”
Michael Exton Principal
As we begin the month of November we are reminded by the liturgical calendar to remember those who have passed away and rest eternally with God. November commences with All Saints Day and All Souls Day. These commemorations draw us deeper into belief of the communion of Saints. We believe that all are one through Baptism, with those who are journeying toward God with works truth and love and with those who live eternally with Him. Drawing upon this theme we should pause this month to reflect upon the connection we have through faith with the living and those who have passed into eternal life.
Reflecting upon the theme of the communion of faith I was prompted by of the feast day of St Charles Borromeo (1538-1584) to consider his life and how he might intercede for our needs. Borromeo was born at a time of great change within the Church. As was common at the time he entered clerical studies as a young boy and when only 24 years of age selected by Pope Pius IV for his brilliance (Doctorate in Canon and Civil Law). Borromeo’s organisation was key to the success of the final session of the Council of Trent and his influence is evident in the juridical nature of the teachings. Borromeo was then ordained Archbishop of Milan 1564.
His vision for his episcopal see was prophetic. Borromeo acted as a bishop should according to the teachings of Trent. He went out and visited every community in his diocese. He listened to all of the people and was astute in his evaluation of each parish. After listening he discerned a pathway for each parish and then set his priests to work on achieving this vision. Borromeo improving the outcomes greatly by providing training, adequate funding, pastoral care and importantly accountability for those who failed to live according to their vows. Through this process of synodality he was able to respond in new ways to problems that were intergenerational. His example set the bar for the Church and over time his ministry and leadership became the bench mark for authentic leadership in the ‘modern’ Church.
Borromeo’s vision and actions changed the Church forever. In fact, other than a regression to authoritarianism in the early twentieth century the Synodal approach and its fruits were foundational to St John XXIII’s decision to convene Vatican II. More recently Pope Francis has furthered this approach and uses the synodal approach as his default method of leadership. He has held synods for and with families, victims of clerical abuse, young people and recently the synod of bishops for the Pan-Amazon region. Synodal leadership requires discernment and courage.
The Pan-Amazon synod has opened up new conversations to resolve difficult problems in new ways. The recommendations from the synod include the extension of previous teachings about the discipline of celibacy, so that married men may be ordained in distant regions where priests are not present. The recommendations also seek to reopen the exploration of female leadership and ordination as deacons to further assist with the lack of priests. These two points have cause much debate globally and are yet to be considered and responded to by Pope Francis.
It takes courage to listen to others and respond to their needs with genuine openness and authentic discernment. Borromeo’s actions proved that this approach is the better way. Synodality seeks to identify and respond to the underlying need most effectively and encourages innovation and thus growth. In 2020 the Bishops of the Church in Australia will meet and at the Plenary Council as a final component of a synodal framework that has to date heard over 222,000 people. The insights and suggestions offered thus far have been distilled to the following six themes for discernment, which will guide the discussions at the council.
1. Missionary and evangelising.
2. Inclusive, participatory and synodal.
3. Prayerful and Eucharistic.
4. Humble, healing and merciful.
5. A joyful, hope-fillled and servant community.
6. Open to conversion, renewal and reform.
As the discernment phase of the Plenary Council continues we might pause to consider how synodality has become a gift from Borromeo to the Church. Listening to the people rather than a leadership group illustrates humility and requires courage. By knowing the needs and opinions of those to be served the response to their challenges can be complete. As we remember those who rest with God in November we should remember fondly St Charles Borromeo whose life and legacy are inspirational and continue to bear fruit in our Church today.
As we reflect and remember this month, we should also consider the future. I encourage you to spend time considering the six themes being discerned within the Australian Church currently and how your thoughts and opinions might help the Church find new ways to respond to unique local concerns.
Yours in Christ,
Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator
As we begin the month of November we are reminded by the liturgical calendar to remember those who have passed away and rest eternally with God. November commences with All Saints Day and All Souls Day. These commemorations draw us deeper into belief of the communion of Saints. We believe that all are one through Baptism, with those who are journeying toward God with works truth and love and with those who live eternally with Him. Drawing upon this theme we should pause this month to reflect upon the connection we have through faith with the living and those who have passed into eternal life.
Reflecting upon the theme of the communion of faith I was prompted by of the feast day of St Charles Borromeo (1538-1584) to consider his life and how he might intercede for our needs. Borromeo was born at a time of great change within the Church. As was common at the time he entered clerical studies as a young boy and when only 24 years of age selected by Pope Pius IV for his brilliance (Doctorate in Canon and Civil Law). Borromeo’s organisation was key to the success of the final session of the Council of Trent and his influence is evident in the juridical nature of the teachings. Borromeo was then ordained Archbishop of Milan 1564.
His vision for his episcopal see was prophetic. Borromeo acted as a bishop should according to the teachings of Trent. He went out and visited every community in his diocese. He listened to all of the people and was astute in his evaluation of each parish. After listening he discerned a pathway for each parish and then set his priests to work on achieving this vision. Borromeo improving the outcomes greatly by providing training, adequate funding, pastoral care and importantly accountability for those who failed to live according to their vows. Through this process of synodality he was able to respond in new ways to problems that were intergenerational. His example set the bar for the Church and over time his ministry and leadership became the bench mark for authentic leadership in the ‘modern’ Church.
Borromeo’s vision and actions changed the Church forever. In fact, other than a regression to authoritarianism in the early twentieth century the Synodal approach and its fruits were foundational to St John XXIII’s decision to convene Vatican II. More recently Pope Francis has furthered this approach and uses the synodal approach as his default method of leadership. He has held synods for and with families, victims of clerical abuse, young people and recently the synod of bishops for the Pan-Amazon region. Synodal leadership requires discernment and courage.
The Pan-Amazon synod has opened up new conversations to resolve difficult problems in new ways. The recommendations from the synod include the extension of previous teachings about the discipline of celibacy, so that married men may be ordained in distant regions where priests are not present. The recommendations also seek to reopen the exploration of female leadership and ordination as deacons to further assist with the lack of priests. These two points have cause much debate globally and are yet to be considered and responded to by Pope Francis.
It takes courage to listen to others and respond to their needs with genuine openness and authentic discernment. Borromeo’s actions proved that this approach is the better way. Synodality seeks to identify and respond to the underlying need most effectively and encourages innovation and thus growth. In 2020 the Bishops of the Church in Australia will meet and at the Plenary Council as a final component of a synodal framework that has to date heard over 222,000 people. The insights and suggestions offered thus far have been distilled to the following six themes for discernment, which will guide the discussions at the council.
1. Missionary and evangelising.
2. Inclusive, participatory and synodal.
3. Prayerful and Eucharistic.
4. Humble, healing and merciful.
5. A joyful, hope-fillled and servant community.
6. Open to conversion, renewal and reform.
As the discernment phase of the Plenary Council continues we might pause to consider how synodality has become a gift from Borromeo to the Church. Listening to the people rather than a leadership group illustrates humility and requires courage. By knowing the needs and opinions of those to be served the response to their challenges can be complete. As we remember those who rest with God in November we should remember fondly St Charles Borromeo whose life and legacy are inspirational and continue to bear fruit in our Church today.
As we reflect and remember this month, we should also consider the future. I encourage you to spend time considering the six themes being discerned within the Australian Church currently and how your thoughts and opinions might help the Church find new ways to respond to unique local concerns.
Yours in Christ,
Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator
Year 9 Expedition
Our Year 9 students returned from Expedition invigorated by the challenges placed upon them. Many stories of teamwork, overcoming adversity and building a rapport with staff were shared upon their return.
As a College we are proud of the way our students conducted themselves and the application to develop their leadership, social and resilience skills. We are sure that down the track these students will be able to draw upon their experiences from the Expedition, to overcome life’s little challenges. The students recently responded to an Expedition survey and we thank them for their honesty and recommendation for improving the 2020 Expedition.
We also thank the parents and staff who also offered some feedback related to their observations.
Year 9 Exam Timetable
The College is now in a position to publish the Semester 2 Examination Timetable. We have spaced the exams out over 4 days, as per the recommendation of students and staff after mid-year. This will hopefully relieve some pressure for students and staff.
Please note that examinations are a part of our curriculum and it is the expectation that students undertake these exams. As we have a tight schedule leading into the end of the year, staff are busy correcting assessment tasks, exams and writing reports.
We are unable to offer students the opportunity to sit exams prior to the schedule date, due to the possibility of jeopardising the integrity of the Examination process. This means that students that miss an exam can only complete that exam during study periods during the exam timetable.
Please organise family holidays and appointments after the Examination period.
Exam Timetable
All Year 9 exams will be conducted in the new Year 9 centre.
Thursday November 28th
Periods 1&2: Normal Classes
Periods 3&4: Normal Classes
Periods 5&6: Religious education
Friday November 29th
Periods 1&2: English
Periods 3&4: Exam study in Homeroom groups
Periods 5&6: Science
Monday December 2nd
Periods 1&2: Exam study in Homeroom groups
Periods 3&4: H&PE
Periods 5&6: Year 7 - 10 Advent Liturgy (Period 5) and Year 9 Thank you assembly / final gathering / afternoon homeroom
Year 9 Expedition
Our Year 9 students returned from Expedition invigorated by the challenges placed upon them. Many stories of teamwork, overcoming adversity and building a rapport with staff were shared upon their return.
As a College we are proud of the way our students conducted themselves and the application to develop their leadership, social and resilience skills. We are sure that down the track these students will be able to draw upon their experiences from the Expedition, to overcome life’s little challenges. The students recently responded to an Expedition survey and we thank them for their honesty and recommendation for improving the 2020 Expedition.
We also thank the parents and staff who also offered some feedback related to their observations.
Year 9 Exam Timetable
The College is now in a position to publish the Semester 2 Examination Timetable. We have spaced the exams out over 4 days, as per the recommendation of students and staff after mid-year. This will hopefully relieve some pressure for students and staff.
Please note that examinations are a part of our curriculum and it is the expectation that students undertake these exams. As we have a tight schedule leading into the end of the year, staff are busy correcting assessment tasks, exams and writing reports.
We are unable to offer students the opportunity to sit exams prior to the schedule date, due to the possibility of jeopardising the integrity of the Examination process. This means that students that miss an exam can only complete that exam during study periods during the exam timetable.
Please organise family holidays and appointments after the Examination period.
Exam Timetable
All Year 9 exams will be conducted in the new Year 9 centre.
Thursday November 28th
Periods 1&2: Normal Classes
Periods 3&4: Normal Classes
Periods 5&6: Religious education
Friday November 29th
Periods 1&2: English
Periods 3&4: Exam study in Homeroom groups
Periods 5&6: Science
Monday December 2nd
Periods 1&2: Exam study in Homeroom groups
Periods 3&4: H&PE
Periods 5&6: Year 7 - 10 Advent Liturgy (Period 5) and Year 9 Thank you assembly / final gathering / afternoon homeroom
Join the College community in an exciting evening of celebration at Mosaic 2019
All students are encouraged to attend this important College event.
Date: Thursday November 21st.
Time: 6pm - 7pm Exhibitions, displays and performances in the Costa Hall foyer.
7pm - 9pm Student performances, media retrospectives and award presentationsin the main auditorium.
Venue: Costa Hall, Deakin University Waterfront Campus, Brougham Street, Geelong Please note: Tickets are not required.
General Admission to the foyer and auditorium. Doors to auditorium open at 6.40pm
For enquiries: Please contact the College office on (03) 5251 1136 or email: info@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Mosaic 2019 Invite PDF (185 KB)
06-Nov-2019
Join the College community in an exciting evening of celebration at Mosaic 2019
All students are encouraged to attend this important College event.
Date: Thursday November 21st.
Time: 6pm - 7pm Exhibitions, displays and performances in the Costa Hall foyer.
7pm - 9pm Student performances, media retrospectives and award presentationsin the main auditorium.
Venue: Costa Hall, Deakin University Waterfront Campus, Brougham Street, Geelong Please note: Tickets are not required.
General Admission to the foyer and auditorium. Doors to auditorium open at 6.40pm
For enquiries: Please contact the College office on (03) 5251 1136 or email: info@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Mosaic 2019 Invite PDF (185 KB)
06-Nov-2019
Please click here for the latest edition of Catholic Education Today https://www.cem.edu.au/News-Events/Catholic-Education-Today.aspx
The articles reflect a common focus on encouraging young people to care for what’s important: from understanding current social issues to protecting the environment for their future, from engaging with their faith to looking after their health and wellbeing. This edition highlights the vision of Catholic schools to provide an education in more than the academic, as well as including the regular celebration of events taking place ‘Around the Archdiocese’.
Please click here for the latest edition of Catholic Education Today https://www.cem.edu.au/News-Events/Catholic-Education-Today.aspx
The articles reflect a common focus on encouraging young people to care for what’s important: from understanding current social issues to protecting the environment for their future, from engaging with their faith to looking after their health and wellbeing. This edition highlights the vision of Catholic schools to provide an education in more than the academic, as well as including the regular celebration of events taking place ‘Around the Archdiocese’.
A PDF of our Canteen Price List can be downloaded here
2019 Canteen Price List (164 KB)
01-Feb-2019
Starting November 11th
Monday 11th
E. Musella, T. McMurray, Needed
Tuesday 12th
L. Tigani, M. Jackson, M. Dunstan, S. Crawley
Wednesday 13th
L. Vella, Needed, Needed
Thursday 14th
M. White, L. Eastwood, Needed
Friday 15th
J. Rogers, C. Ford, S. Hamilton
Starting November 18th
Monday 18th
T. Smale, L. Grist, E. Don
Tuesday 19th
R. Morris, S. Twaits, Needed
Wednesday 20th
N. Condon, L. Vella, Needed
Thursday 21st
K. James, S. Peters, M. White, L. Eastwood
Friday 22nd
E. Stokie, T. Dowd-Hamilton, Needed
If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258
A PDF of our Canteen Price List can be downloaded here
2019 Canteen Price List (164 KB)
01-Feb-2019
Starting November 11th
Monday 11th
E. Musella, T. McMurray, Needed
Tuesday 12th
L. Tigani, M. Jackson, M. Dunstan, S. Crawley
Wednesday 13th
L. Vella, Needed, Needed
Thursday 14th
M. White, L. Eastwood, Needed
Friday 15th
J. Rogers, C. Ford, S. Hamilton
Starting November 18th
Monday 18th
T. Smale, L. Grist, E. Don
Tuesday 19th
R. Morris, S. Twaits, Needed
Wednesday 20th
N. Condon, L. Vella, Needed
Thursday 21st
K. James, S. Peters, M. White, L. Eastwood
Friday 22nd
E. Stokie, T. Dowd-Hamilton, Needed
If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258
Annual Parents and Friends' Association College Fee Raffle
1st Prize: Saint Ignatius College School Fees for 2020
2nd Prize: Campion Voucher $200
3rd and 4th Prize: Noone Uniform Supplier Voucher ($100 each)
Plus....
Large Oxford Dictionary (from Campion)
4 x $25 Secondhand Uniform Shop Vouchers
10 x $5.00 Canteen School Vouchers
Tickets are $25.00 each and can be purchased via trybooking using this link: https://www.trybooking.com/BGHUX
The Raffle is drawn on Year 7 Orientation Day Tuesday December 10th at 2.45pm
Ticket sales close Friday December 6, 2019
Thank you to everyone who supported our PFA "Big Night Out" Fashion Parade fundraiser held on Friday October 18th.
Form all the businesse and families who supported the evnt through donations / vouchers and products to the families from the College who donated goods and $$$ towards the event ... we thank you with all our hearts! It was a fun, fabulous and totally successful night!
Sponsorship and Donations List Please support these businesses in your day to day purcases
Piano Bar, Little Creatures, Flying Brick, Adventure Park, Peninsula Hotel, Baker's Delight, Bellarine Memories, Body Shop at Home (Sam Hargreaves – independent consultant), Yoga Classes (Be Broomhead – ‘yogaforthepeople’ St Leonard’s), Pistol Pete's Food and Blues Bar, Barwon Seefods (on behalf of Mantzaris Fisheries), Kay Gibbons-Buckwell Loca Artist, Cotton On, Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie, Dan Murphy's, Mind Body Salt (Ryrie Street), Sleek Custom Resin Design, Plant & Co., Town & Country Pizza - Leopold, Direct Chemist Outlet - Leopold, D&M Butcher - Gateway Plaza, Leopold Sportsmans Club, Geelong Flower Farm - Bellarine Highway, Rolling Pin Pie and Cake Shop - Leopold, McGlashan Winery - Wallington and Montana's Fashions and Accessories - Portarlington.
Donations received from College families
Browne Family, Wilgrave Family, Gordon Family, Hay Family, Sims Family, Lace Family, Johnson Family, Williamson/Sumner Family and the Penfold Family.
Congratulations to Mr Bernard Lewis
Congratulations on being unanimously accepted as Parents and Friends' Representative on the School Board. We look forward to maintaining and developing this relationship between Parents and Friends' and the School Board through your efficient reporting and input. Thank you for stepping into this role.
Parents and Friends’ Meeting for November 2019 (Includes AGM and PFA Meeting)
Please come and join us on Tuesday November 12th at 7.00pm in the Food Tech Rooms.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Email your details to us at: sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Even if you can’t make it to the monthly meetings, but think you might be able to be on call to help at the different things we are involved in, please get in touch with us.
Become part of the Parents and Friends’ Association
We invite you to join the Saint Ignatius College Parents and Friends' Association - whether it be attending our monthly meetings, helping out at fundraising events , you can receive some up to date information on events coming up at and around the College by emailing your details to sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
The Uniform Shop
Please note that Uniform shop will be open every second Wednesday from 2pm to 4 pm. Remaining opening dates for this term are:
Term 4 Dates are: November 13th and 27th
Extra! Extra! Special Uniform Shop Openings:
Tuesday December 10th 2019 – Year 7 Orientation Day from 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Thursday January 23rd 2020 – Book Pick-up Day from 9.00am – 2.00pm
We are always seeking Volunteers to help in the uniform shop. If you are available and have time to help out Please email Samantha (Sam) Wells sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au Training is provided.
Yes! We are selling the Entertainment Book – (2019/2020)
You can still purchase your copy! Please help support Saint Ignatius College by purchasing an Entertainment.
Books are for sale at the College Office or you can email Sandi Clark sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Annual Parents and Friends' Association College Fee Raffle
1st Prize: Saint Ignatius College School Fees for 2020
2nd Prize: Campion Voucher $200
3rd and 4th Prize: Noone Uniform Supplier Voucher ($100 each)
Plus....
Large Oxford Dictionary (from Campion)
4 x $25 Secondhand Uniform Shop Vouchers
10 x $5.00 Canteen School Vouchers
Tickets are $25.00 each and can be purchased via trybooking using this link: https://www.trybooking.com/BGHUX
The Raffle is drawn on Year 7 Orientation Day Tuesday December 10th at 2.45pm
Ticket sales close Friday December 6, 2019
Thank you to everyone who supported our PFA "Big Night Out" Fashion Parade fundraiser held on Friday October 18th.
Form all the businesse and families who supported the evnt through donations / vouchers and products to the families from the College who donated goods and $$$ towards the event ... we thank you with all our hearts! It was a fun, fabulous and totally successful night!
Sponsorship and Donations List Please support these businesses in your day to day purcases
Piano Bar, Little Creatures, Flying Brick, Adventure Park, Peninsula Hotel, Baker's Delight, Bellarine Memories, Body Shop at Home (Sam Hargreaves – independent consultant), Yoga Classes (Be Broomhead – ‘yogaforthepeople’ St Leonard’s), Pistol Pete's Food and Blues Bar, Barwon Seefods (on behalf of Mantzaris Fisheries), Kay Gibbons-Buckwell Loca Artist, Cotton On, Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie, Dan Murphy's, Mind Body Salt (Ryrie Street), Sleek Custom Resin Design, Plant & Co., Town & Country Pizza - Leopold, Direct Chemist Outlet - Leopold, D&M Butcher - Gateway Plaza, Leopold Sportsmans Club, Geelong Flower Farm - Bellarine Highway, Rolling Pin Pie and Cake Shop - Leopold, McGlashan Winery - Wallington and Montana's Fashions and Accessories - Portarlington.
Donations received from College families
Browne Family, Wilgrave Family, Gordon Family, Hay Family, Sims Family, Lace Family, Johnson Family, Williamson/Sumner Family and the Penfold Family.
Congratulations to Mr Bernard Lewis
Congratulations on being unanimously accepted as Parents and Friends' Representative on the School Board. We look forward to maintaining and developing this relationship between Parents and Friends' and the School Board through your efficient reporting and input. Thank you for stepping into this role.
Parents and Friends’ Meeting for November 2019 (Includes AGM and PFA Meeting)
Please come and join us on Tuesday November 12th at 7.00pm in the Food Tech Rooms.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Email your details to us at: sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Even if you can’t make it to the monthly meetings, but think you might be able to be on call to help at the different things we are involved in, please get in touch with us.
Become part of the Parents and Friends’ Association
We invite you to join the Saint Ignatius College Parents and Friends' Association - whether it be attending our monthly meetings, helping out at fundraising events , you can receive some up to date information on events coming up at and around the College by emailing your details to sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
The Uniform Shop
Please note that Uniform shop will be open every second Wednesday from 2pm to 4 pm. Remaining opening dates for this term are:
Term 4 Dates are: November 13th and 27th
Extra! Extra! Special Uniform Shop Openings:
Tuesday December 10th 2019 – Year 7 Orientation Day from 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Thursday January 23rd 2020 – Book Pick-up Day from 9.00am – 2.00pm
We are always seeking Volunteers to help in the uniform shop. If you are available and have time to help out Please email Samantha (Sam) Wells sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au Training is provided.
Yes! We are selling the Entertainment Book – (2019/2020)
You can still purchase your copy! Please help support Saint Ignatius College by purchasing an Entertainment.
Books are for sale at the College Office or you can email Sandi Clark sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Join Saver Plus and we'll match your savings, dollar for dollar, up to $500 for school costs.
To join Saver Plus, you must be at least 18 years or over, have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself, have regular income from paid employment (you or your partner), have a current Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card and be in receipt of an eligible Commonwealth social security benefit, allowance or payment.
Contact: Your local Saver Plus Coordinator
Phone: 03 5278 8122 Email: GeelongSP@bethany.org.au Web: www.saverplus.org.au
See PDF flyer for details:
Saver Plus May2019 (1912 KB)
29-May-2019
Join Saver Plus and we'll match your savings, dollar for dollar, up to $500 for school costs.
To join Saver Plus, you must be at least 18 years or over, have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself, have regular income from paid employment (you or your partner), have a current Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card and be in receipt of an eligible Commonwealth social security benefit, allowance or payment.
Contact: Your local Saver Plus Coordinator
Phone: 03 5278 8122 Email: GeelongSP@bethany.org.au Web: www.saverplus.org.au
See PDF flyer for details:
Saver Plus May2019 (1912 KB)
29-May-2019
Parenting is a socialisation process during which parents develop in their children and teenagers the skills and attitudes that will enable them to fit into the different groups they encounter. These groups will exist inside the classroom, in friendship groups, during sports and leisure activities and elsewhere.
This socialisation process needs to begin from a young age.
Initially, most kids believe that their world and everyone in it revolves around them. “I want” is their mantra. Patient, firm parents will continually remind children that they need to think of others. “It’s your brother’s turn.””Nana doesn’t feel comfortable listening to that language.” “Think about how your behaviour affects others.” These are the types of appeal to a less self-centred approach that many parents make.
The socialisation process operates on two levels. On one level its focus is on teaching and helping kids to follow social rules or conventions that exist to help them get along with each other. At a deeper level successful socialisation develops empathy in a child or young person.
Empathy – the ability to understand how another person is feeling or how they respond to a behaviour or an event – is the basis of all respectful relationships. Without empathy it’s impossible for someone to enjoy a relationship based on respect and equality. It’s easy for a person who doesn’t practise empathy to reject, bully, intimidate or hurt someone else.
Empathy learned in childhood carries on to adult life
Empathetic adults enjoy better personal relationships and experience less stress. They also make better leaders who are more likely to get the best out of people than self-centred, result-focused leaders.
Anecdotal evidence suggests that empathy, if neglected in childhood, can be difficult to develop in adulthood. In some adults it takes a traumatic event or a ‘road-to-Damascus’ moment for them to adopt an empathetic perspective.
So, rather than wait until adulthood, let’s focus on developing empathy in your children and adolescents. There is a good chance they will benefit very soon in terms of enjoying better friendships, improved wellbeing and more success at school. Here are five ideas to get you started:
1. Model empathetic behaviour. Be kind even though the person in front of you in that queue is slow.
2. Read fiction stories to kids or encourage them to read fiction. People who read fiction score highest on tests that ask them to infer other people’s thoughts and emotions.
3. Praise kind and compassionate behaviours. The behaviours that parents focus on, even with teenagers, are those that tend to expand, so bring their empathetic behaviours to the fore.
4. Validate your child’s feelings. When a child shares difficult stories or emotions let them know you understand, without offering solutions or advice.
5. Invite your child to walk in someone else’s shoes. Occasionally ask your child a question like, “What would it be like to be feel tall like Tanya?”
Empathy is too important to wait until adulthood so make it a priority to develop a sense of ‘other’ in your child from an early age.
Michael Grose
Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s the author of 10 books for parents including Thriving! and the bestselling Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It, and his latest release Spoonfed Generation: How to raise independent children.
Parenting is a socialisation process during which parents develop in their children and teenagers the skills and attitudes that will enable them to fit into the different groups they encounter. These groups will exist inside the classroom, in friendship groups, during sports and leisure activities and elsewhere.
This socialisation process needs to begin from a young age.
Initially, most kids believe that their world and everyone in it revolves around them. “I want” is their mantra. Patient, firm parents will continually remind children that they need to think of others. “It’s your brother’s turn.””Nana doesn’t feel comfortable listening to that language.” “Think about how your behaviour affects others.” These are the types of appeal to a less self-centred approach that many parents make.
The socialisation process operates on two levels. On one level its focus is on teaching and helping kids to follow social rules or conventions that exist to help them get along with each other. At a deeper level successful socialisation develops empathy in a child or young person.
Empathy – the ability to understand how another person is feeling or how they respond to a behaviour or an event – is the basis of all respectful relationships. Without empathy it’s impossible for someone to enjoy a relationship based on respect and equality. It’s easy for a person who doesn’t practise empathy to reject, bully, intimidate or hurt someone else.
Empathy learned in childhood carries on to adult life
Empathetic adults enjoy better personal relationships and experience less stress. They also make better leaders who are more likely to get the best out of people than self-centred, result-focused leaders.
Anecdotal evidence suggests that empathy, if neglected in childhood, can be difficult to develop in adulthood. In some adults it takes a traumatic event or a ‘road-to-Damascus’ moment for them to adopt an empathetic perspective.
So, rather than wait until adulthood, let’s focus on developing empathy in your children and adolescents. There is a good chance they will benefit very soon in terms of enjoying better friendships, improved wellbeing and more success at school. Here are five ideas to get you started:
1. Model empathetic behaviour. Be kind even though the person in front of you in that queue is slow.
2. Read fiction stories to kids or encourage them to read fiction. People who read fiction score highest on tests that ask them to infer other people’s thoughts and emotions.
3. Praise kind and compassionate behaviours. The behaviours that parents focus on, even with teenagers, are those that tend to expand, so bring their empathetic behaviours to the fore.
4. Validate your child’s feelings. When a child shares difficult stories or emotions let them know you understand, without offering solutions or advice.
5. Invite your child to walk in someone else’s shoes. Occasionally ask your child a question like, “What would it be like to be feel tall like Tanya?”
Empathy is too important to wait until adulthood so make it a priority to develop a sense of ‘other’ in your child from an early age.
Michael Grose
Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s the author of 10 books for parents including Thriving! and the bestselling Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It, and his latest release Spoonfed Generation: How to raise independent children.
Local Community and Sporting groups you may be interested in.
Leopold Youth Space Term 4 Program
Leopold Youthe Space @ the leopold Hub, every Wednesday in Term 4. 12 - 25 year olds 3.30pm to 5.00pm.
Regular drop in activities include Nintendo Switch, table tennis, making a blanket and free food! See the attached flyer for program details.
Leopold Youth Space Term 4 2019 Program (700 KB)
23-Oct-2019
Free community forum on Indetifying Family Violence
Rotary Ocean Grove invites you to a free community forum on Identifying Family Violence to be held on Tuesday November 19th, 7pm to 8.30pm at The Pavilion, Shell Road, Ocean Grove.
See attached PDF for details.
Rotary Ocean Grove IFV Forum PDF (805 KB)
06-Nov-2019
City of Greater Geelong Regional Parenting Program
The City of Greater Geelong, in conjuction with other stake holders, presents Parenting Programs which may interest parents and guardians.
In November they are presenting a Free Parenting Forum entitled 'Parenting tools to help your adolescent thrive'. This will be held Tuesday November 12th, 7.00pm to 9.00pm
See the flyers below for more information and booking details.
RPS Free Parenting Forum Nov 12th 2019 (521 KB)
23-Oct-2019
What's On in November at the Potato Shed!
The Potato Shed have a variety of performances to suit people of all ages. Please find attached the What’s On poster for events coming up in November. You are advised to book early as many events sell out.
Potato Shed What's On in November 2019 (659 KB)
10-Oct-2019
Did your Year 7 students miss their vaccines at school?
See the list below of Immunisation Centres and Hours:
Belmont Community Health Centre
Barwon Health 1-17 Reynolds Road, Belmont, 3216.
(Please note that this is the Barwon Health building, not the Maternal Child Health building)
Wednesday morning (Appointment only) 9 am - 12.30pm
Open sessions (No appointment required) Wed and Friday afternoons 1.30pm - 4.45pm
Saturday morning (Appointment only) 08.30am – 12.15pm
Corio Community Health Centre
Barwon Health 2 Gellibrand St, Corio, 3214.
Every Wednesday 9.30am - 11.45am (No appointment required)
Newtown “Ariston”
245 Pakington St, Newtown, 3220.
1st Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required)
Ocean Grove - Boorai Centre (behind Aquatic Centre)
4-50 Shell Rd, Ocean Grove, 3226.
2nd and 4th Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required)
Newcomb Library meeting room (upstairs)
Corner Wilsons Rd & Bellarine Highway, Newcomb, 3219.
1st and 3rd Friday of each month 9.30 – 11.45am (No appointment required)
Local Community and Sporting groups you may be interested in.
Leopold Youth Space Term 4 Program
Leopold Youthe Space @ the leopold Hub, every Wednesday in Term 4. 12 - 25 year olds 3.30pm to 5.00pm.
Regular drop in activities include Nintendo Switch, table tennis, making a blanket and free food! See the attached flyer for program details.
Leopold Youth Space Term 4 2019 Program (700 KB)
23-Oct-2019
Free community forum on Indetifying Family Violence
Rotary Ocean Grove invites you to a free community forum on Identifying Family Violence to be held on Tuesday November 19th, 7pm to 8.30pm at The Pavilion, Shell Road, Ocean Grove.
See attached PDF for details.
Rotary Ocean Grove IFV Forum PDF (805 KB)
06-Nov-2019
City of Greater Geelong Regional Parenting Program
The City of Greater Geelong, in conjuction with other stake holders, presents Parenting Programs which may interest parents and guardians.
In November they are presenting a Free Parenting Forum entitled 'Parenting tools to help your adolescent thrive'. This will be held Tuesday November 12th, 7.00pm to 9.00pm
See the flyers below for more information and booking details.
RPS Free Parenting Forum Nov 12th 2019 (521 KB)
23-Oct-2019
What's On in November at the Potato Shed!
The Potato Shed have a variety of performances to suit people of all ages. Please find attached the What’s On poster for events coming up in November. You are advised to book early as many events sell out.
Potato Shed What's On in November 2019 (659 KB)
10-Oct-2019
Did your Year 7 students miss their vaccines at school?
See the list below of Immunisation Centres and Hours:
Belmont Community Health Centre
Barwon Health 1-17 Reynolds Road, Belmont, 3216.
(Please note that this is the Barwon Health building, not the Maternal Child Health building)
Wednesday morning (Appointment only) 9 am - 12.30pm
Open sessions (No appointment required) Wed and Friday afternoons 1.30pm - 4.45pm
Saturday morning (Appointment only) 08.30am – 12.15pm
Corio Community Health Centre
Barwon Health 2 Gellibrand St, Corio, 3214.
Every Wednesday 9.30am - 11.45am (No appointment required)
Newtown “Ariston”
245 Pakington St, Newtown, 3220.
1st Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required)
Ocean Grove - Boorai Centre (behind Aquatic Centre)
4-50 Shell Rd, Ocean Grove, 3226.
2nd and 4th Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required)
Newcomb Library meeting room (upstairs)
Corner Wilsons Rd & Bellarine Highway, Newcomb, 3219.
1st and 3rd Friday of each month 9.30 – 11.45am (No appointment required)
Bell Park Parish
Holy Family 147 Separation St, Bell Park, VIC 3215
Sunday: 8.00am, 9.30am, 11.00am Croatian, 12.15pm Slovenian 2nd Sunday Only
Ss Peter & Paul’s Cnr Mercer & Malone St, Geelong West, VIC 3218
Saturday: 5.00pm Vigil
Holy Spirit Cnr Bostock Ave & Nambool St, Manifold Heights, VIC 3218
Sunday: 11.00am
Belmont Parish
St Bernard’s 74 Fryers Rd, Belmont, VIC 3216
Sunday: 9.00am, 10.30am
Saturday: 6.30pm Vigil
Corio and Lara Parish
St Francis Xavier 143 Bacchus Marsh Rd, Corio, VIC 3214
Sunday: 10.30am
Saturday: 7.00pm Vigil
St Anthony’s Kees Road, Lara, VIC 3212
Sunday: 9.00am
Drysdale Parish
St Thomas Peninsula Drive, Drysdale, VIC 3222
Sunday: 9.00am
St Patrick’s 10 - 14 Harding St, Portarlington, VIC 3223
Sunday: 9.00am
St Phillip & St James 1345 Murraduc Rd, St Leonards, VIC 3223
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Lumen Christi 66 Kensington Road, Leopold, VIC 3224
Sunday: 10.30am
Geelong Parish
St Mary of the Angels Basilica 150 Yarra St, Geelong, VIC 3220
Sunday: 7.30am, 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.15pm Polish, 5.30pm
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Grovedale, Anglesea and Torquay Parish
Nazareth 10 Griffith St, Grovedale, VIC 3216
Sunday: 10.30am
St Therese’s 43a Surfcoast Highway, Torquay, VIC 3228
Sunday: 8.45am
St Christopher’s 72 Bingley Parade, Anglesea, VIC 3230
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Meredith Parish
St Joseph’s 28 Lawler St, Meredith, VIC 3333
Sunday: 11.00am Alternate Sunday
Sacred Heart 70 Hamilton Highway, Inverleigh, VIC3321
Sunday: 9.00am except last Sunday of the month when it will be at Bannockburn gymnasium
St Brigid’s 2439 Ballan Road, Anakie, VIC 3221
Sunday: 11.00am Alternate Sunday
St John the Baptist 4 Harding St, Winchelsea, VIC 3230
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
St John the Evangelist 24 High Street, Bannockburn, VIC 3331
Sunday: 9.00am Mass in the Stadium last Sunday of the month
Queenscliff Parish
Holy Family 101 Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads 3227
Saturday: 6.00 pm
Our Lady Star of the Sea 68 John Dory Drive, Ocean Grove 3226
Sunday: 9.00 am
Holy Trinity 34 Stevens Street, Queenscliff 3225
Sunday: 11:00 am
Bell Park Parish
Holy Family 147 Separation St, Bell Park, VIC 3215
Sunday: 8.00am, 9.30am, 11.00am Croatian, 12.15pm Slovenian 2nd Sunday Only
Ss Peter & Paul’s Cnr Mercer & Malone St, Geelong West, VIC 3218
Saturday: 5.00pm Vigil
Holy Spirit Cnr Bostock Ave & Nambool St, Manifold Heights, VIC 3218
Sunday: 11.00am
Belmont Parish
St Bernard’s 74 Fryers Rd, Belmont, VIC 3216
Sunday: 9.00am, 10.30am
Saturday: 6.30pm Vigil
Corio and Lara Parish
St Francis Xavier 143 Bacchus Marsh Rd, Corio, VIC 3214
Sunday: 10.30am
Saturday: 7.00pm Vigil
St Anthony’s Kees Road, Lara, VIC 3212
Sunday: 9.00am
Drysdale Parish
St Thomas Peninsula Drive, Drysdale, VIC 3222
Sunday: 9.00am
St Patrick’s 10 - 14 Harding St, Portarlington, VIC 3223
Sunday: 9.00am
St Phillip & St James 1345 Murraduc Rd, St Leonards, VIC 3223
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Lumen Christi 66 Kensington Road, Leopold, VIC 3224
Sunday: 10.30am
Geelong Parish
St Mary of the Angels Basilica 150 Yarra St, Geelong, VIC 3220
Sunday: 7.30am, 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.15pm Polish, 5.30pm
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Grovedale, Anglesea and Torquay Parish
Nazareth 10 Griffith St, Grovedale, VIC 3216
Sunday: 10.30am
St Therese’s 43a Surfcoast Highway, Torquay, VIC 3228
Sunday: 8.45am
St Christopher’s 72 Bingley Parade, Anglesea, VIC 3230
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Meredith Parish
St Joseph’s 28 Lawler St, Meredith, VIC 3333
Sunday: 11.00am Alternate Sunday
Sacred Heart 70 Hamilton Highway, Inverleigh, VIC3321
Sunday: 9.00am except last Sunday of the month when it will be at Bannockburn gymnasium
St Brigid’s 2439 Ballan Road, Anakie, VIC 3221
Sunday: 11.00am Alternate Sunday
St John the Baptist 4 Harding St, Winchelsea, VIC 3230
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
St John the Evangelist 24 High Street, Bannockburn, VIC 3331
Sunday: 9.00am Mass in the Stadium last Sunday of the month
Queenscliff Parish
Holy Family 101 Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads 3227
Saturday: 6.00 pm
Our Lady Star of the Sea 68 John Dory Drive, Ocean Grove 3226
Sunday: 9.00 am
Holy Trinity 34 Stevens Street, Queenscliff 3225
Sunday: 11:00 am
Year 12 student final days of classes
Over the past week, there have been several significant College events. Three of these recognised a milestone for our Year 12 students, their families and our school community. The Year 12 students finished their usual classes on Monday. So, we have taken the opportunity as a school community to express gratitude for their growth and development at and contribution to our College, prayed for their future success and celebrated the Class of 2019.
On Thursday, we gathered in the evening for the ‘Valete Mass’ in the gym. The Mass was a very special service involving all Year 12 students, members of their families and many staff members. Thank you to Celebrants Fr James Puppady, Gerry Healy SJ and Darien Sticklen. After Mass, each student, as is the custom in most Australian Jesuit and Companion Schools, received a copy of Michael McGirr’s, “Finding God’s Traces.” This book is a compilation of quotes, scriptural verses and commentaries that will hopefully be a source of reflection and inspiration as well as a beautiful memento of the student’s time at an Ignatian school.
On Monday, the whole school gathered for the annual 'Farewell to Year 12' assembly. We recognised and celebrated many excellent student and team achievements since our last assembly and of course the fine young women and men of the Class of 2019. There were many speeches, some musical items and presentations. College Captains Maddie Crothers and Sam Salisbury provided impressive (and emotional) speeches that captured something of the Year 12 students’ journey through their College years, expressed gratitude and delivering encouraging messages about making the most of school opportunities to the assembly. As has become the custom over many years, Maddie and Sam presented a gift of an artwork from the Year 12’s to the school community. This gift was very different from the previous ones – a metal sculpture in the shape of the cross (pictured below).
Another highlight of the assembly was the expression of gratitude, on behalf of the Year 7 students, by three students: Stella Burke, Lily Flight and Elliott Renton-Gibb (pictured above). I was very impressed with their speeches (and the way they delivered them!) and include them as follows:
Stella Burke:
Hi, my name is Stella.
I joined the St Ignatius family this year and have felt welcomed and encouraged throughout my time here.
The truth is the Year 12s are kind of scary, I mean, when we’ve been used to little, itty, bitty primary schoolers running around at knee height and we were the king of the kids, and suddenly here we are, the little fish in a big pond with no clue what to do.
However, the Year 12’s eased our transition to College life by providing guidance and clarity.
During Term 1 at the Year 7 camp, I was inspired by the admirable effort made by a number of Year 12 students, who gave up their time to travel to Angelsea and speak to us about the importance of embracing leadership and extracurricular opportunities. They shared their personal experiences of overcoming their fears and being proud of the achievements they have made during their journey towards the end of their high school experience.
The Year 12 students have been inspirational role models and given us all a hopeful glimpse of our future selves.
And so, on behalf of my fellow year 7’s. Thank you to the Class of 2019. We wish you the best of luck.
Lily Flight:
Saint Ignatius is an amazing school, and all of its students follow the Motto: Amare Et Servire, which means to Love and to Serve. This year’s Year 12’s have set an exceptional example of this because they love the school and serve the teachers and students inside of it! Unfortunately, these exceptional Year 12’s have to say goodbye to our loving school and enter a new milestone in their life!
This year the Year 12’s have accomplished many things! In the Seniors Footy Grand Final, against Westbourne Grammar St Ignatius won by one hundred points! They clearly deserved that amazing win against last year’s Premiers of the Herald Sun Cup. Also, this year’s Feast Day for St Ignatius was all organised by the Year 12’s and was an amazing event for everyone to enjoy. And let’s not forget the amazing success of the senior debating team!
Possibly the greatest moment for Year 7’s was meeting our Year 12 buddies at the House meetings! Thank you to all of you for supporting us as we started our high school experience.
Lastly, the Year 7s thank you for all of the poems you have given us this morning; it is well appreciated!
I wish you all an exciting and bright future as you leave high school and head on your own paths.
Thank you!
Elliott Renton-Gibb:
I’m standing before you today to celebrate the Year Twelves, and the time they have spent here. As a Year Seven I can see that they are the glue that holds the school together for example, during the recent production of “School of Rock” they showed great kindness and leadership to younger kids like me new to this school and their productions.
Another example being the Year Twelve Buddy Program. My buddy helped me a lot in showing me around the school and familiarising me with the amazing programs and activities it has to offer.
Thanks for listening and good luck to the Year 12’s.
On Tuesday, the Year 12 students participated in their “Celebration Day.” The day was celebrated in a positive and fun way. I congratulate the “Class of 2019” on the overall way they have respectfully and appropriately approached this final week of classes – well done!
I hope all goes well for them as they study for their exams that commence next week. On behalf of the school community, I wish them all the best.
The Senior School staff prepared thoroughly to ensure that the final phase of the year was well organised with parents and students being well informed about the program and the school’s expectations. Thank you to Mr Joe McLean (YLC, 12) and the Senior School team of teachers.
Mosaic Evening – Thursday November 21st
Our College community end of year celebration occurs in late November. We call this evening ‘Mosaic’ because we endeavour to showcase many and varied pieces of student achievement from the year. We expect that as many students and their families as possible attend this special College function at Costa Hall at Deakin University’s waterfront campus. This gathering will provide the opportunity for parents and students to celebrate the part school has played in family life for another year and build a stronger sense of school community.
The date is Thursday, 21st November 2019. The Art & Technology display commences at 6.00 pm in the Costa Hall foyer followed by the celebration evening that begins at 7.00 pm in the main auditorium.
The evening will acknowledge and showcase student talents and achievements from a range of areas. As in previous years, tickets will not be required to attend. All you will need to do is turn up at Costa Hall, and you will be ushered to a seat. There is no cost to attend, and you are most welcome to invite Grandparents, other family members and family friends. In the meantime, please put this date in your diary to ensure you can attend. Students are expected to wear their school uniform with the blazer.
We have consistently received very positive feedback about Mosaic evenings over many years. This unique celebration evening builds a stronger school community and a sense of belonging and hopefully inspires all students to strive for making the most of the opportunities they have at the College. I ask our community to give this evening a priority when students, families, friends and staff of the College can come together to celebrate extraordinary achievements of some, and the contribution we all make to Saint Ignatius College.
College Captains 2020
The College Captains for next year were announced at Monday’s assembly. Congratulations to Heidi Bakker and William Palmer. I am grateful to our Student Leadership Development Coordinator, Mr Anthony Gravener, for planning and managing the selection process (Heidi and William are pictured below with our 2019 College Captains Maddie and Sam).
Year 7 2020
Last Monday we held two different events held in our ‘old’ gym – the farewell to the Year 12s and then in the evening our very well attended welcome and information evening for the parents and students of next year’s Year 7 intake.
It is very pleasing that due to demand, we will be taking an extra class for Year 7 again next year. I have enrolled 250 students (10 classes) for next year. The number of enrolment applications was high again with many unfortunately missing out on a place. Currently, we have a long waiting list. The significant demand for places at Saint Ignatius continues to reflect very well on the work our community has done to develop our College into a great place for secondary school education.
Thank you to Ms Leonie O’Brien (YLC,7) and the team of staff for organising this evening.
Best wishes,
Michael Exton Principal
Year 12 student final days of classes
Over the past week, there have been several significant College events. Three of these recognised a milestone for our Year 12 students, their families and our school community. The Year 12 students finished their usual classes on Monday. So, we have taken the opportunity as a school community to express gratitude for their growth and development at and contribution to our College, prayed for their future success and celebrated the Class of 2019.
On Thursday, we gathered in the evening for the ‘Valete Mass’ in the gym. The Mass was a very special service involving all Year 12 students, members of their families and many staff members. Thank you to Celebrants Fr James Puppady, Gerry Healy SJ and Darien Sticklen. After Mass, each student, as is the custom in most Australian Jesuit and Companion Schools, received a copy of Michael McGirr’s, “Finding God’s Traces.” This book is a compilation of quotes, scriptural verses and commentaries that will hopefully be a source of reflection and inspiration as well as a beautiful memento of the student’s time at an Ignatian school.
On Monday, the whole school gathered for the annual 'Farewell to Year 12' assembly. We recognised and celebrated many excellent student and team achievements since our last assembly and of course the fine young women and men of the Class of 2019. There were many speeches, some musical items and presentations. College Captains Maddie Crothers and Sam Salisbury provided impressive (and emotional) speeches that captured something of the Year 12 students’ journey through their College years, expressed gratitude and delivering encouraging messages about making the most of school opportunities to the assembly. As has become the custom over many years, Maddie and Sam presented a gift of an artwork from the Year 12’s to the school community. This gift was very different from the previous ones – a metal sculpture in the shape of the cross (pictured below).
Another highlight of the assembly was the expression of gratitude, on behalf of the Year 7 students, by three students: Stella Burke, Lily Flight and Elliott Renton-Gibb (pictured above). I was very impressed with their speeches (and the way they delivered them!) and include them as follows:
Stella Burke:
Hi, my name is Stella.
I joined the St Ignatius family this year and have felt welcomed and encouraged throughout my time here.
The truth is the Year 12s are kind of scary, I mean, when we’ve been used to little, itty, bitty primary schoolers running around at knee height and we were the king of the kids, and suddenly here we are, the little fish in a big pond with no clue what to do.
However, the Year 12’s eased our transition to College life by providing guidance and clarity.
During Term 1 at the Year 7 camp, I was inspired by the admirable effort made by a number of Year 12 students, who gave up their time to travel to Angelsea and speak to us about the importance of embracing leadership and extracurricular opportunities. They shared their personal experiences of overcoming their fears and being proud of the achievements they have made during their journey towards the end of their high school experience.
The Year 12 students have been inspirational role models and given us all a hopeful glimpse of our future selves.
And so, on behalf of my fellow year 7’s. Thank you to the Class of 2019. We wish you the best of luck.
Lily Flight:
Saint Ignatius is an amazing school, and all of its students follow the Motto: Amare Et Servire, which means to Love and to Serve. This year’s Year 12’s have set an exceptional example of this because they love the school and serve the teachers and students inside of it! Unfortunately, these exceptional Year 12’s have to say goodbye to our loving school and enter a new milestone in their life!
This year the Year 12’s have accomplished many things! In the Seniors Footy Grand Final, against Westbourne Grammar St Ignatius won by one hundred points! They clearly deserved that amazing win against last year’s Premiers of the Herald Sun Cup. Also, this year’s Feast Day for St Ignatius was all organised by the Year 12’s and was an amazing event for everyone to enjoy. And let’s not forget the amazing success of the senior debating team!
Possibly the greatest moment for Year 7’s was meeting our Year 12 buddies at the House meetings! Thank you to all of you for supporting us as we started our high school experience.
Lastly, the Year 7s thank you for all of the poems you have given us this morning; it is well appreciated!
I wish you all an exciting and bright future as you leave high school and head on your own paths.
Thank you!
Elliott Renton-Gibb:
I’m standing before you today to celebrate the Year Twelves, and the time they have spent here. As a Year Seven I can see that they are the glue that holds the school together for example, during the recent production of “School of Rock” they showed great kindness and leadership to younger kids like me new to this school and their productions.
Another example being the Year Twelve Buddy Program. My buddy helped me a lot in showing me around the school and familiarising me with the amazing programs and activities it has to offer.
Thanks for listening and good luck to the Year 12’s.
On Tuesday, the Year 12 students participated in their “Celebration Day.” The day was celebrated in a positive and fun way. I congratulate the “Class of 2019” on the overall way they have respectfully and appropriately approached this final week of classes – well done!
I hope all goes well for them as they study for their exams that commence next week. On behalf of the school community, I wish them all the best.
The Senior School staff prepared thoroughly to ensure that the final phase of the year was well organised with parents and students being well informed about the program and the school’s expectations. Thank you to Mr Joe McLean (YLC, 12) and the Senior School team of teachers.
Mosaic Evening – Thursday November 21st
Our College community end of year celebration occurs in late November. We call this evening ‘Mosaic’ because we endeavour to showcase many and varied pieces of student achievement from the year. We expect that as many students and their families as possible attend this special College function at Costa Hall at Deakin University’s waterfront campus. This gathering will provide the opportunity for parents and students to celebrate the part school has played in family life for another year and build a stronger sense of school community.
The date is Thursday, 21st November 2019. The Art & Technology display commences at 6.00 pm in the Costa Hall foyer followed by the celebration evening that begins at 7.00 pm in the main auditorium.
The evening will acknowledge and showcase student talents and achievements from a range of areas. As in previous years, tickets will not be required to attend. All you will need to do is turn up at Costa Hall, and you will be ushered to a seat. There is no cost to attend, and you are most welcome to invite Grandparents, other family members and family friends. In the meantime, please put this date in your diary to ensure you can attend. Students are expected to wear their school uniform with the blazer.
We have consistently received very positive feedback about Mosaic evenings over many years. This unique celebration evening builds a stronger school community and a sense of belonging and hopefully inspires all students to strive for making the most of the opportunities they have at the College. I ask our community to give this evening a priority when students, families, friends and staff of the College can come together to celebrate extraordinary achievements of some, and the contribution we all make to Saint Ignatius College.
College Captains 2020
The College Captains for next year were announced at Monday’s assembly. Congratulations to Heidi Bakker and William Palmer. I am grateful to our Student Leadership Development Coordinator, Mr Anthony Gravener, for planning and managing the selection process (Heidi and William are pictured below with our 2019 College Captains Maddie and Sam).
Year 7 2020
Last Monday we held two different events held in our ‘old’ gym – the farewell to the Year 12s and then in the evening our very well attended welcome and information evening for the parents and students of next year’s Year 7 intake.
It is very pleasing that due to demand, we will be taking an extra class for Year 7 again next year. I have enrolled 250 students (10 classes) for next year. The number of enrolment applications was high again with many unfortunately missing out on a place. Currently, we have a long waiting list. The significant demand for places at Saint Ignatius continues to reflect very well on the work our community has done to develop our College into a great place for secondary school education.
Thank you to Ms Leonie O’Brien (YLC,7) and the team of staff for organising this evening.
Best wishes,
Michael Exton Principal
Our Year 12 students have left us! Tuesday was their final ‘school day’ and in a little over a month they will not return to the College again. For some students this is what they have been waiting for. They are ready for new beginnings. For some this is a cause of anxiety and distress. The end of school also affects the whole family. The routine of school has come to an end and a very different future begins. The removal of ‘rules’ that ensured daily attendance of school dramatically change the relationship between parent and child. The end of Year 12 is a time of upheaval and growth.
When change occurs we adapt and grow. Change is vital to our future and a necessary component of life. Viewing change positively and entering into the unknown with confidence ensures success. The process of change is however difficult. We feel comfortable and safe when things remain the same. We are habitual in nature and are content when routines are maintained and the future is known.
As the students leave our College their vision for the future is open ended. Anything is possible. In finishing their schooling they also come to the realisation that a number of things ‘die’. Sadly, some friendships will end. Networks that affirmed one’s place and value will break down. The end of these examples and many other things will lead to discomfort or agitation. Because of these endings new things will develop, change will happen and growth will occur.
In the Gospel Jesus teaches that, “…unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.” (John 12:25) This is true for our senior students. There are things that must ‘die’ if they are to grow and produce more than is possible currently. When the seed dies it germinates and produces much more than it originally was. As our students head out into the world they illustrate this. At school they were capable of certain things. When their schooling ends they enter into apprenticeships, traineeships or University degrees, which enable them to do so much more in the world. Through this process they grow and become more whole.
Whilst there is some sadness in the seeing the students leave us, we as a community are hope filled. We know that their formation was sound and we have seen glimpses of their capabilities. In the future we know that with commitment and discernment they will achieve their potential, and give back to society and guide their families.
Life is a pilgrimage. There are many sections that we journey through in our own way. Our students continue their journey on a new road. Each of them will take a slightly different route to get to their next waypoint. We believe that this journey will lead them in many years to their destination, which is eternal life with the Father. As they travel outward our community commissions them to follow and spread the Gospel in their unique way, that they develop their relationship with Jesus and that they will live the College motto, amare et servire, always.
The memories the students have of their time at the College will become very precious and valued for what it was. In time they will realise that the last six years are the ‘best time of their lives’. Nostalgia is important and gratitude for what we have received is a virtue. The future will give so much but the time spent at Saint Ignatius College will forever be a remembered and treasured.
We pray for the students as they move through their final exams and their daily connection with our community. We know that the end of school is exciting and challenging, but also know that to germinate and bring much more into the world they must leave us. As alumni we pray that they go out connected to Jesus and their connection to our community does not completely end. We pray for the families who have supported them and provided all that they need to achieve are also excited and hopeful for the significant changes that will occur over coming months. Our deepest desire and what we call upon the Lord to respond to most is that they remember the importance of community and the exigency of love and service: amare et servire.
Yours in Christ,
Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator
Our Year 12 students have left us! Tuesday was their final ‘school day’ and in a little over a month they will not return to the College again. For some students this is what they have been waiting for. They are ready for new beginnings. For some this is a cause of anxiety and distress. The end of school also affects the whole family. The routine of school has come to an end and a very different future begins. The removal of ‘rules’ that ensured daily attendance of school dramatically change the relationship between parent and child. The end of Year 12 is a time of upheaval and growth.
When change occurs we adapt and grow. Change is vital to our future and a necessary component of life. Viewing change positively and entering into the unknown with confidence ensures success. The process of change is however difficult. We feel comfortable and safe when things remain the same. We are habitual in nature and are content when routines are maintained and the future is known.
As the students leave our College their vision for the future is open ended. Anything is possible. In finishing their schooling they also come to the realisation that a number of things ‘die’. Sadly, some friendships will end. Networks that affirmed one’s place and value will break down. The end of these examples and many other things will lead to discomfort or agitation. Because of these endings new things will develop, change will happen and growth will occur.
In the Gospel Jesus teaches that, “…unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.” (John 12:25) This is true for our senior students. There are things that must ‘die’ if they are to grow and produce more than is possible currently. When the seed dies it germinates and produces much more than it originally was. As our students head out into the world they illustrate this. At school they were capable of certain things. When their schooling ends they enter into apprenticeships, traineeships or University degrees, which enable them to do so much more in the world. Through this process they grow and become more whole.
Whilst there is some sadness in the seeing the students leave us, we as a community are hope filled. We know that their formation was sound and we have seen glimpses of their capabilities. In the future we know that with commitment and discernment they will achieve their potential, and give back to society and guide their families.
Life is a pilgrimage. There are many sections that we journey through in our own way. Our students continue their journey on a new road. Each of them will take a slightly different route to get to their next waypoint. We believe that this journey will lead them in many years to their destination, which is eternal life with the Father. As they travel outward our community commissions them to follow and spread the Gospel in their unique way, that they develop their relationship with Jesus and that they will live the College motto, amare et servire, always.
The memories the students have of their time at the College will become very precious and valued for what it was. In time they will realise that the last six years are the ‘best time of their lives’. Nostalgia is important and gratitude for what we have received is a virtue. The future will give so much but the time spent at Saint Ignatius College will forever be a remembered and treasured.
We pray for the students as they move through their final exams and their daily connection with our community. We know that the end of school is exciting and challenging, but also know that to germinate and bring much more into the world they must leave us. As alumni we pray that they go out connected to Jesus and their connection to our community does not completely end. We pray for the families who have supported them and provided all that they need to achieve are also excited and hopeful for the significant changes that will occur over coming months. Our deepest desire and what we call upon the Lord to respond to most is that they remember the importance of community and the exigency of love and service: amare et servire.
Yours in Christ,
Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator
On Thursday 17th of October, the Year 12 Students, their parents, family members and staff came together to farewell the Class of 2019 at the Valete Mass. As a very important and special occasion for all involved and most importantly the Year 12 Students, they were presented with a gift. This gift was a book called “Finding Gods Traces” and is presented to the graduating students from Jesuit Colleges.
The whole school gathered on Monday 21st of October to farewell our Year 12 students. They were the last to enter the gym and were enthusiastically and respectfully welcomed by the school community, who were already seated.
During the assembly, the College Captains Madeleine Crothers and Samuel Salisbury spoke on behalf of the Year 12 cohort. As part of their farewell, the current College Captains lit the leadership candles and gave them to the incoming College Captains for 2020.
A video was shown of the varied activities of the Year 12 students during the year and there were a number of special performances by the VCE Performing Arts students. Fr. James Puppady gave his farewell blessing to all the Year 12 students and provided a meaningful reflection to all.
On Tuesday 22nd October was Year 12 Celebration Day, where the students enjoyed a range of organized activities, had their final Year 12 assembly and a celebratory luncheon with their parents and staff.
The day was celebrated in a positive and fun way and I congratulate the Class of 2019 on the overall way they have respectfully and appropriately approached their final days of scheduled classes.
We would like to congratulate and thank all the Year 12 students for their efforts, respectful nature, contributions and achievements during their time at Saint Ignatius College. The values learned at Saint Ignatius College have helped shaped our Year 12 students to act as agents of change in our communities and to continue to strive towards personal growth in order to help others.
On behalf of the school community we wish them all the best.
Thank you to the Senior School team of teachers for their support and help during the final weeks of the Year 12 students.
Joe McLean Year 12 Coordinator
On Thursday 17th of October, the Year 12 Students, their parents, family members and staff came together to farewell the Class of 2019 at the Valete Mass. As a very important and special occasion for all involved and most importantly the Year 12 Students, they were presented with a gift. This gift was a book called “Finding Gods Traces” and is presented to the graduating students from Jesuit Colleges.
The whole school gathered on Monday 21st of October to farewell our Year 12 students. They were the last to enter the gym and were enthusiastically and respectfully welcomed by the school community, who were already seated.
During the assembly, the College Captains Madeleine Crothers and Samuel Salisbury spoke on behalf of the Year 12 cohort. As part of their farewell, the current College Captains lit the leadership candles and gave them to the incoming College Captains for 2020.
A video was shown of the varied activities of the Year 12 students during the year and there were a number of special performances by the VCE Performing Arts students. Fr. James Puppady gave his farewell blessing to all the Year 12 students and provided a meaningful reflection to all.
On Tuesday 22nd October was Year 12 Celebration Day, where the students enjoyed a range of organized activities, had their final Year 12 assembly and a celebratory luncheon with their parents and staff.
The day was celebrated in a positive and fun way and I congratulate the Class of 2019 on the overall way they have respectfully and appropriately approached their final days of scheduled classes.
We would like to congratulate and thank all the Year 12 students for their efforts, respectful nature, contributions and achievements during their time at Saint Ignatius College. The values learned at Saint Ignatius College have helped shaped our Year 12 students to act as agents of change in our communities and to continue to strive towards personal growth in order to help others.
On behalf of the school community we wish them all the best.
Thank you to the Senior School team of teachers for their support and help during the final weeks of the Year 12 students.
Joe McLean Year 12 Coordinator
On Friday 8th of November, Year 11 VCAL is hosting a ‘Colour for Awareness’ event.
Our aim is to promote a sense of equality for everyone and encouraging the view of seeing the person, not the disability. We are demonstrating these views by having students experience what it might be like living with a disability and by providing some fun challenges with a different restrictions accompanying them.
These activities will show that despite the challenges that may be faced, there are different ways they can be overcome. We are going to be using the funds we raise to support Blackwood Special School Outdoor Education Camp (BSSOE), which we attended in Term 3, to help them access better equipment, or to improve their facilities. This will hopefully allow BSSOE the ability to better accommodate the variety of youths they take charge of. We were very humbled by the experience that we had working with a variety of different young people.
By attending our Colour for Awareness event students and staff are heading towards a future of equality and promoting a better perspective of inclusion of all people.
We hope to see you there,
Year 11 VCAL
Colour for Awareness 2019 PDF (1622 KB)
31-Oct-2019
On Friday 8th of November, Year 11 VCAL is hosting a ‘Colour for Awareness’ event.
Our aim is to promote a sense of equality for everyone and encouraging the view of seeing the person, not the disability. We are demonstrating these views by having students experience what it might be like living with a disability and by providing some fun challenges with a different restrictions accompanying them.
These activities will show that despite the challenges that may be faced, there are different ways they can be overcome. We are going to be using the funds we raise to support Blackwood Special School Outdoor Education Camp (BSSOE), which we attended in Term 3, to help them access better equipment, or to improve their facilities. This will hopefully allow BSSOE the ability to better accommodate the variety of youths they take charge of. We were very humbled by the experience that we had working with a variety of different young people.
By attending our Colour for Awareness event students and staff are heading towards a future of equality and promoting a better perspective of inclusion of all people.
We hope to see you there,
Year 11 VCAL
Colour for Awareness 2019 PDF (1622 KB)
31-Oct-2019
Many senior students and staff gathered at lunchtime on Wednesday 9th October for the very first Students Vs Teachers Debate at SICG. Ms Adams chaired the debate and set the tone for the occasion, ensuring that a positive atmosphere prevailed and there was plenty of good spirit throughout the proceedings.
Students took the affirmative position with the topic being “That school uniforms should be compulsory for students”. Represented by William Palmer, Noah Gullan, William Bothe, and Joshua James, they presented some compelling and very entertaining arguments. They focused on the value and pursuit of equality and how students feel when wearing a uniform, even suggesting that uniforms make students smarter. Taking the negative position, the teachers were represented by Ms Walker, Ms Falconer, Ms Viljoen, and Mr Tod. Most of their arguments centred on the importance of developing and celebrating individuality and the value of time spent focused on learning rather than on non-compliant socks.
The speeches were fun and entertaining for everyone and the audience enjoyed the witty, sparkling rebuttal as well as some of the “research” that was offered as evidence.
Adjudicators Madeleine Crothers and Ms Dart awarded the debate to the teachers and the students respectively, with William Bothe and Ms Falconer awarded the honours as best speakers.
Thank you to all of the students and teachers for their participation. We look forward to more of the fun and great spirit that was evident at the next Students Vs Teachers Debate.
Ms Dart (Senior Debating Co-ordinator)
The debate was really entertaining, there was a lot of excitement in the room from the students who were supporting their peers and teachers. Overall, it was extremely funny as well as persuasive. Both sides to the debate had good counter arguments and included everyone. It was good how both the teachers and students were involved.
Emily Henry Year 11
Many senior students and staff gathered at lunchtime on Wednesday 9th October for the very first Students Vs Teachers Debate at SICG. Ms Adams chaired the debate and set the tone for the occasion, ensuring that a positive atmosphere prevailed and there was plenty of good spirit throughout the proceedings.
Students took the affirmative position with the topic being “That school uniforms should be compulsory for students”. Represented by William Palmer, Noah Gullan, William Bothe, and Joshua James, they presented some compelling and very entertaining arguments. They focused on the value and pursuit of equality and how students feel when wearing a uniform, even suggesting that uniforms make students smarter. Taking the negative position, the teachers were represented by Ms Walker, Ms Falconer, Ms Viljoen, and Mr Tod. Most of their arguments centred on the importance of developing and celebrating individuality and the value of time spent focused on learning rather than on non-compliant socks.
The speeches were fun and entertaining for everyone and the audience enjoyed the witty, sparkling rebuttal as well as some of the “research” that was offered as evidence.
Adjudicators Madeleine Crothers and Ms Dart awarded the debate to the teachers and the students respectively, with William Bothe and Ms Falconer awarded the honours as best speakers.
Thank you to all of the students and teachers for their participation. We look forward to more of the fun and great spirit that was evident at the next Students Vs Teachers Debate.
Ms Dart (Senior Debating Co-ordinator)
The debate was really entertaining, there was a lot of excitement in the room from the students who were supporting their peers and teachers. Overall, it was extremely funny as well as persuasive. Both sides to the debate had good counter arguments and included everyone. It was good how both the teachers and students were involved.
Emily Henry Year 11
On the 24th -25th August Saint Ignatius had two students represent the school in the interschool snowsports championships at Mt. Buller: Fergus Cotter and Samuel O’Brien from Year 8.
Fergus competed in the giant slalom event and the snowboard cross. Samuel competed in the snowboard cross and the slopestyle competition. Both boys finished in the middle of the field for snowboard cross which was a great effort. In the slopestyle event, Samuel came 6th in the state and qualified for nationals.
Slopestyle is a freestyle event where the snowboarder completes a course with a variety of obstacles including rails, jumps and other terrain park features. Points are scored for amplitude, originality and quality of tricks.
Samuel returned on the 7th September to Mt. Buller (in blizzard conditions) for the national competition and came 11th.
Congratulations Samuel and Fergus on your achievements at the interschool snowsports.
On the 24th -25th August Saint Ignatius had two students represent the school in the interschool snowsports championships at Mt. Buller: Fergus Cotter and Samuel O’Brien from Year 8.
Fergus competed in the giant slalom event and the snowboard cross. Samuel competed in the snowboard cross and the slopestyle competition. Both boys finished in the middle of the field for snowboard cross which was a great effort. In the slopestyle event, Samuel came 6th in the state and qualified for nationals.
Slopestyle is a freestyle event where the snowboarder completes a course with a variety of obstacles including rails, jumps and other terrain park features. Points are scored for amplitude, originality and quality of tricks.
Samuel returned on the 7th September to Mt. Buller (in blizzard conditions) for the national competition and came 11th.
Congratulations Samuel and Fergus on your achievements at the interschool snowsports.
I would like to extend a huge thank you to the College Community, and particularly the Year 11 students, for their support of the 'Share the Dignity' Drive in August.
I have received the wonderful news that Saint Ignatius College had the largest collection of sanitary items for the whole of Victoria!
This is a marvellous contribution that we have made to the homeless and drought-affected women of Victoria in helping them maintain their dignity.
Thank you all so very much. Attached below is the Certificate of Appreciation the College received recently.
Kristin Williamson Year 11 Coordinator
Share The Dignity Certificate 2019 (544 KB)
23-Oct-2019
I would like to extend a huge thank you to the College Community, and particularly the Year 11 students, for their support of the 'Share the Dignity' Drive in August.
I have received the wonderful news that Saint Ignatius College had the largest collection of sanitary items for the whole of Victoria!
This is a marvellous contribution that we have made to the homeless and drought-affected women of Victoria in helping them maintain their dignity.
Thank you all so very much. Attached below is the Certificate of Appreciation the College received recently.
Kristin Williamson Year 11 Coordinator
Share The Dignity Certificate 2019 (544 KB)
23-Oct-2019
On the last week of Term 3 the Year 11 VCAL students went to Blackwood Outdoor Education Specialist Camp to assist the staff with fire prevention, site clean-up and helping the students with special needs. Our theme for Semester 2 has been Mixed Abilities and attending this camp allowed us to put our learning into practice.
We arrived at the camp site we were met by Abbey and Eliza and they helped us set up our tents and beds. After we settled in we had a briefing and then set up for our afternoon activities. We went for a walk down to the shed and got rakes and wheel barrows and came back to the camp site and started to clean up the site to make it fire safe. While some raked up leaves others went with the staff to collect and split wood for camp fires.
We had a relaxing evening where we reflected on our day, discussed the plans for tomorrow and also brain stormed ideas for our major project. Over the next few days we worked with a veracity of students and helped them with night walks and fun activities at that camp such as high ropes and archery. One of the highlights of the camp was being able to help the students – it pushed us out of our comfort zone but was so rewarding.
What I took away from camp was that at first you just see the disability and I didn’t really know how to talk to the students, so it was awkward at first but when you actually start talking with them you found out they aren’t so different and they are easy to talk to and I learnt how to step out my comfort zone and talk and take care of younger people in need.
Thanks to the VCAL team for the experience. Blackwood has been one of the highlights of this year.
Swaye Mitchell-Falce
On the last week of Term 3 the Year 11 VCAL students went to Blackwood Outdoor Education Specialist Camp to assist the staff with fire prevention, site clean-up and helping the students with special needs. Our theme for Semester 2 has been Mixed Abilities and attending this camp allowed us to put our learning into practice.
We arrived at the camp site we were met by Abbey and Eliza and they helped us set up our tents and beds. After we settled in we had a briefing and then set up for our afternoon activities. We went for a walk down to the shed and got rakes and wheel barrows and came back to the camp site and started to clean up the site to make it fire safe. While some raked up leaves others went with the staff to collect and split wood for camp fires.
We had a relaxing evening where we reflected on our day, discussed the plans for tomorrow and also brain stormed ideas for our major project. Over the next few days we worked with a veracity of students and helped them with night walks and fun activities at that camp such as high ropes and archery. One of the highlights of the camp was being able to help the students – it pushed us out of our comfort zone but was so rewarding.
What I took away from camp was that at first you just see the disability and I didn’t really know how to talk to the students, so it was awkward at first but when you actually start talking with them you found out they aren’t so different and they are easy to talk to and I learnt how to step out my comfort zone and talk and take care of younger people in need.
Thanks to the VCAL team for the experience. Blackwood has been one of the highlights of this year.
Swaye Mitchell-Falce
Our journey continues to move along at an astonishing pace! We have traveled some 4830 kilometres. I am astounded at the progress and can assure you I authenticate every entry. Currently the number of kilometres 'run' and 'walked' is almost equal, so our aim to celebrate activity is being achieved.
Since the last update we have travelled from Prosopine (QLD) to Innisfail (FNQ). We look forward to 'visiting' Jajikal country, the area our students visited during their Cape York Immersion.
As spring continues draws us outdoors keep up the activity and help us reach the 'top' of Australia over the next few weeks.
Brendan Nicholls
Our journey continues to move along at an astonishing pace! We have traveled some 4830 kilometres. I am astounded at the progress and can assure you I authenticate every entry. Currently the number of kilometres 'run' and 'walked' is almost equal, so our aim to celebrate activity is being achieved.
Since the last update we have travelled from Prosopine (QLD) to Innisfail (FNQ). We look forward to 'visiting' Jajikal country, the area our students visited during their Cape York Immersion.
As spring continues draws us outdoors keep up the activity and help us reach the 'top' of Australia over the next few weeks.
Brendan Nicholls
Please click here for the latest edition of Catholic Education Today https://www.cem.edu.au/News-Events/Catholic-Education-Today.aspx
The articles reflect a common focus on encouraging young people to care for what’s important: from understanding current social issues to protecting the environment for their future, from engaging with their faith to looking after their health and wellbeing. This edition highlights the vision of Catholic schools to provide an education in more than the academic, as well as including the regular celebration of events taking place ‘Around the Archdiocese’.
Please click here for the latest edition of Catholic Education Today https://www.cem.edu.au/News-Events/Catholic-Education-Today.aspx
The articles reflect a common focus on encouraging young people to care for what’s important: from understanding current social issues to protecting the environment for their future, from engaging with their faith to looking after their health and wellbeing. This edition highlights the vision of Catholic schools to provide an education in more than the academic, as well as including the regular celebration of events taking place ‘Around the Archdiocese’.
A PDF of our Canteen Price List can be downloaded here
2019 Canteen Price List (164 KB)
01-Feb-2019
Starting October 28th
Monday 28th
N. Van Vliet, A. Schneider, B. Brinfield
Tuesday 29th
L. Tigani, M. Jackson, Needed
Wednesday 30th
N. Condon, L. Vella, Needed
Thursday 31st
E. Carpenter, L. Eastwood, M. White
Friday November 1st
S. Jenkins, N. Lowther, Needed
Starting November 4th
Monday 4th
No Canteen - Student Free day
Tuesday 5th
No Canteen - Student Free day (Melbourne Cup Holiday)
Wednesday 6th
D. Worrell, Needed, Needed
Thursday 7th
Needed, Needed, Needed
Friday 8th
C. Ford, E. Stokie, Needed
If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258
A PDF of our Canteen Price List can be downloaded here
2019 Canteen Price List (164 KB)
01-Feb-2019
Starting October 28th
Monday 28th
N. Van Vliet, A. Schneider, B. Brinfield
Tuesday 29th
L. Tigani, M. Jackson, Needed
Wednesday 30th
N. Condon, L. Vella, Needed
Thursday 31st
E. Carpenter, L. Eastwood, M. White
Friday November 1st
S. Jenkins, N. Lowther, Needed
Starting November 4th
Monday 4th
No Canteen - Student Free day
Tuesday 5th
No Canteen - Student Free day (Melbourne Cup Holiday)
Wednesday 6th
D. Worrell, Needed, Needed
Thursday 7th
Needed, Needed, Needed
Friday 8th
C. Ford, E. Stokie, Needed
If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258
Annual Parents and Friends' Association College Fee Raffle
Saint Ignatius College School Fees – for 1 year (2020)
Campion Voucher ($200) - Books
Uniform Shop Vouchers (4 x $25 each)
… more to come…
Tickets are $25.00 each and can be purchased via trybooking using this link: https://www.trybooking.com/BGHUX
Ticket sales open at 8.00am on Wednesday October 23, 2019 and close at 12noon Tuesday December 10, 2019
The Raffle is drawn at 2.45pm on Tuesday December 10th
Thank you to everyone who supported our PFA "Big Night Out" Fashion Parade fundraiser held on Friday October 18th.
Form all the businesse and families who supported the evnt through donations / vouchers and products to the families from the College who donated goods and $$$ towards the event ... we thank you with all our hearts! It was a fun, fabulous and totally successful night!
Sponsorship and Donations List Please support these businesses in your day to day purcases
Piano Bar, Little Creatures, Flying Brick, Adventure Park, Peninsula Hotel, Baker's Delight, Bellarine Memories, Body Shop at Home (Sam Hargreaves – independent consultant), Yoga Classes (Be Broomhead – ‘yogaforthepeople’ St Leonard’s), Pistol Pete's Food and Blues Bar, Barwon Seefods (on behalf of Mantzaris Fisheries), Kay Gibbons-Buckwell Loca Artist, Cotton On, Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie, Dan Murphy's, Mind Body Salt (Ryrie Street), Sleek Custom Resin Design, Plant & Co., Town & Country Pizza - Leopold, Direct Chemist Outlet - Leopold, D&M Butcher - Gateway Plaza, Leopold Sportsmans Club, Geelong Flower Farm - Bellarine Highway, Rolling Pin Pie and Cake Shop - Leopold, McGlashan Winery - Wallington and Montana's Fashions and Accessories - Portarlington.
Donations received from College families
Browne Family, Wilgrave Family, Gordon Family, Hay Family, Sims Family, Lace Family, Johnson Family, Williamson/Sumner Family and the Penfold Family.
Thank you to our Models:
The Infamous dynamite Paul Lewis, Classy Claire Hewitt, Luscious Lucy Carpenter, Effervescent Eva Hay, Lovely Liam Robinson, ‘Jumping Jack Flash’ Jacky Humphrey and Elegant Erin Carpenter.
Call for nominations for the Parents and Friends' Association Committee
Positions: President, Treasurer and Secretary
Nominations are to be directed to the Principal (Michael Exton) by November 4th. If you require more information or a nomination form, please email Cathy Dykes (PFA Secretary) sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Parents and Friends’ Meeting for November 2019
Please come and join us on Tuesday November 12th at 7.00pm in the Food Tech Rooms.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Email your details to us at: sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Even if you can’t make it to the monthly meetings, but think you might be able to be on call to help at the different things we are involved in, please get in touch with us.
Become part of the Parents and Friends’ Association
We invite you to join the Saint Ignatius College Parents and Friends' Association - whether it be attending our monthly meetings, helping out at fundraising events , you can receive some up to date information on events coming up at and around the College by emailing your details to sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
The Uniform Shop
Please note that Uniform shop will be open every second Wednesday from 2pm to 4 pm. Remaining opening dates for this term are:
Term 4 Dates are: October 30th, November 13th and 27th
Extra! Extra! Special Uniform Shop Openings:
Tuesday December 10th 2019 – Year 7 Orientation Day from 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Thursday January 23rd 2020 – Book Pick-up Day from 9.00am – 2.00pm
We are always seeking Volunteers to help in the uniform shop. If you are available and have time to help out Please email Samantha (Sam) Wells sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au Training is provided.
Yes! We are selling the Entertainment Book – (2019/2020)
You can still purchase your copy! Please help support Saint Ignatius College by purchasing an Entertainment.
Books are for sale at the College Office or you can email Sandi Clark sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Annual Parents and Friends' Association College Fee Raffle
Saint Ignatius College School Fees – for 1 year (2020)
Campion Voucher ($200) - Books
Uniform Shop Vouchers (4 x $25 each)
… more to come…
Tickets are $25.00 each and can be purchased via trybooking using this link: https://www.trybooking.com/BGHUX
Ticket sales open at 8.00am on Wednesday October 23, 2019 and close at 12noon Tuesday December 10, 2019
The Raffle is drawn at 2.45pm on Tuesday December 10th
Thank you to everyone who supported our PFA "Big Night Out" Fashion Parade fundraiser held on Friday October 18th.
Form all the businesse and families who supported the evnt through donations / vouchers and products to the families from the College who donated goods and $$$ towards the event ... we thank you with all our hearts! It was a fun, fabulous and totally successful night!
Sponsorship and Donations List Please support these businesses in your day to day purcases
Piano Bar, Little Creatures, Flying Brick, Adventure Park, Peninsula Hotel, Baker's Delight, Bellarine Memories, Body Shop at Home (Sam Hargreaves – independent consultant), Yoga Classes (Be Broomhead – ‘yogaforthepeople’ St Leonard’s), Pistol Pete's Food and Blues Bar, Barwon Seefods (on behalf of Mantzaris Fisheries), Kay Gibbons-Buckwell Loca Artist, Cotton On, Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie, Dan Murphy's, Mind Body Salt (Ryrie Street), Sleek Custom Resin Design, Plant & Co., Town & Country Pizza - Leopold, Direct Chemist Outlet - Leopold, D&M Butcher - Gateway Plaza, Leopold Sportsmans Club, Geelong Flower Farm - Bellarine Highway, Rolling Pin Pie and Cake Shop - Leopold, McGlashan Winery - Wallington and Montana's Fashions and Accessories - Portarlington.
Donations received from College families
Browne Family, Wilgrave Family, Gordon Family, Hay Family, Sims Family, Lace Family, Johnson Family, Williamson/Sumner Family and the Penfold Family.
Thank you to our Models:
The Infamous dynamite Paul Lewis, Classy Claire Hewitt, Luscious Lucy Carpenter, Effervescent Eva Hay, Lovely Liam Robinson, ‘Jumping Jack Flash’ Jacky Humphrey and Elegant Erin Carpenter.
Call for nominations for the Parents and Friends' Association Committee
Positions: President, Treasurer and Secretary
Nominations are to be directed to the Principal (Michael Exton) by November 4th. If you require more information or a nomination form, please email Cathy Dykes (PFA Secretary) sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Parents and Friends’ Meeting for November 2019
Please come and join us on Tuesday November 12th at 7.00pm in the Food Tech Rooms.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Email your details to us at: sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Even if you can’t make it to the monthly meetings, but think you might be able to be on call to help at the different things we are involved in, please get in touch with us.
Become part of the Parents and Friends’ Association
We invite you to join the Saint Ignatius College Parents and Friends' Association - whether it be attending our monthly meetings, helping out at fundraising events , you can receive some up to date information on events coming up at and around the College by emailing your details to sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
The Uniform Shop
Please note that Uniform shop will be open every second Wednesday from 2pm to 4 pm. Remaining opening dates for this term are:
Term 4 Dates are: October 30th, November 13th and 27th
Extra! Extra! Special Uniform Shop Openings:
Tuesday December 10th 2019 – Year 7 Orientation Day from 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Thursday January 23rd 2020 – Book Pick-up Day from 9.00am – 2.00pm
We are always seeking Volunteers to help in the uniform shop. If you are available and have time to help out Please email Samantha (Sam) Wells sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au Training is provided.
Yes! We are selling the Entertainment Book – (2019/2020)
You can still purchase your copy! Please help support Saint Ignatius College by purchasing an Entertainment.
Books are for sale at the College Office or you can email Sandi Clark sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Open Days a really good opportunity to explore the campus and get a feel for the university or tertiary institution. There are lectures held for the courses of interest and explainations of what you might be studying and how to apply for the course. It is also an opportunity to meet staff and current students and get a feel for the institution you would like to attend.
A list of the VTAC Open days for 2019 can be viewed here:
VTAC Open Days 2019 (634 KB)
12-Jun-2019
Open Days a really good opportunity to explore the campus and get a feel for the university or tertiary institution. There are lectures held for the courses of interest and explainations of what you might be studying and how to apply for the course. It is also an opportunity to meet staff and current students and get a feel for the institution you would like to attend.
A list of the VTAC Open days for 2019 can be viewed here:
VTAC Open Days 2019 (634 KB)
12-Jun-2019
Join Saver Plus and we'll match your savings, dollar for dollar, up to $500 for school costs.
To join Saver Plus, you must be at least 18 years or over, have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself, have regular income from paid employment (you or your partner), have a current Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card and be in receipt of an eligible Commonwealth social security benefit, allowance or payment.
Contact: Your local Saver Plus Coordinator
Phone: 03 5278 8122 Email: GeelongSP@bethany.org.au Web: www.saverplus.org.au
See PDF flyer for details:
Saver Plus May2019 (1912 KB)
29-May-2019
Join Saver Plus and we'll match your savings, dollar for dollar, up to $500 for school costs.
To join Saver Plus, you must be at least 18 years or over, have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself, have regular income from paid employment (you or your partner), have a current Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card and be in receipt of an eligible Commonwealth social security benefit, allowance or payment.
Contact: Your local Saver Plus Coordinator
Phone: 03 5278 8122 Email: GeelongSP@bethany.org.au Web: www.saverplus.org.au
See PDF flyer for details:
Saver Plus May2019 (1912 KB)
29-May-2019
Many teenagers today are sleep deprived. They should be getting between nine and 10 hours sleep each night, yet most get only seven or eight hours. Some get less.
Sleep deprivation is akin to jet lag. It causes young people not to function at their optimum. It can be the cause of poor behaviour, mental health problems and low functioning in the classroom.
Sleep maximises the brain growth that occurs during adolescence. It also consolidates learning. Sleep research has shown that when a young person is asleep, the brain practises what it has learned during the day. So sufficient sleep consolidates past learning as well as keeping a young person fresh to maximise their future learning.
Sleep experts stress that while adults may not have control over biology we can assist young people to establish good sleep patterns. The first step is to eradicate some of their bad habits, starting with the following:
1. Being glued to a digital screen
The digital devices a young person uses to roam through cyberspace are as addictive as cocaine, with similar arousal effects as well. The blue light emitted by mobile devices stimulates the brain into keeping kids awake wellinto the night. Tip: Get your kids away from digital devices at least 90 minutes before bedtime.
2. Doing homework in bed
The brain associates activity with location. When young people are at their desks in school it’s easy to get into study mode. They associate learning and productive activity with their classroom and its furnishings. The same principle applies at home. If they fire up their laptops and work while on their beds, it is hard for them to mentally switch off from their schoolwork when the light finally goes out. Tip: Keep homework out of bedrooms. If they must work in their rooms, confine study to a desk.
3. Spending all day indoors
Moping around the house is a huge part of the adolescent experience. However, spending all day away from natural light is shown to lead to anxiety and depression, which are both causes and symptoms of lack of sleep. Put a cap on moping about and encourage them to go outside – take a walk, meet a mate, do an errand. Tip: A minimum of hour outside a day helps keep insomnia at bay.
4. Sleeping in late on weekends
The sleep–wake cycle for teenagers is delayed by up to two hours. That is, they get sleepy later and wake later than when they were children. In most teens, melatonin – which makes them sleepy – is secreted around 11 pm.
Cortisol, the chemical that wakes them up, is secreted at 8.15 am for many. So the adolescent brain wants to be asleep just when most them need to be waking up to go to school. Many teenagers catch up on this lost sleep on the weekend. However, if your teen is sleeping in until midday on weekends then his whole sleep cycle is being thrown out of whack. Tip: Keep sleep-ins to no more than an hour longer than normal to keep the sleep clock operating on a regular basis.
5. Talking on their mobile phones
A mobile is an extension of the person for most teens. Unfortunately, there’s no getting away from the fact that mobile phones may be harming our health. One study (https://www.emf-portal.org/en/article/15274) found that radiation thrown off by mobile phones can seriously throw off sleep in heavy phone users. The study found that regular mobile phone users reported more headaches, took longer to fall asleep and had difficulty experiencing a deep sleep. Tip: Encourage young people to limit the length of their calls and place a moratorium on mobile use 90 minutes before bedtime.
6. Consuming caffeine and other stimulants
It’s a familiar story. It’s seven o’clock in the evening and your teenager hasn’t started a big assignment that’s due the next day. Needing to stay awake for the big job ahead, she drinks a coffee or a caffeinated soft drink or two to keep her adrenaline high. Consuming caffeine in any form after dinner is like throwing a wrecking ball through regular sleep patterns. The brain needs to calm down rather than be artificially stimulated if sleep is to occur. Tip: Confine caffeinated drinks to mornings to minimise their impact on sleep.
According to beyondblue, one in seven teenagers experiences a mental health disorder. Many experts agree that if they were to choose only one strategy to improve young people’s wellbeing it would be to increase the quality and quantity of sleep that teenagers have. That’s how important sleep is to a young person’s wellbeing.
Michael Grose
Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s the author of 10 books for parents including Thriving! and the bestselling Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It, and his latest release Spoonfed Generation: How to raise independent children.
Many teenagers today are sleep deprived. They should be getting between nine and 10 hours sleep each night, yet most get only seven or eight hours. Some get less.
Sleep deprivation is akin to jet lag. It causes young people not to function at their optimum. It can be the cause of poor behaviour, mental health problems and low functioning in the classroom.
Sleep maximises the brain growth that occurs during adolescence. It also consolidates learning. Sleep research has shown that when a young person is asleep, the brain practises what it has learned during the day. So sufficient sleep consolidates past learning as well as keeping a young person fresh to maximise their future learning.
Sleep experts stress that while adults may not have control over biology we can assist young people to establish good sleep patterns. The first step is to eradicate some of their bad habits, starting with the following:
1. Being glued to a digital screen
The digital devices a young person uses to roam through cyberspace are as addictive as cocaine, with similar arousal effects as well. The blue light emitted by mobile devices stimulates the brain into keeping kids awake wellinto the night. Tip: Get your kids away from digital devices at least 90 minutes before bedtime.
2. Doing homework in bed
The brain associates activity with location. When young people are at their desks in school it’s easy to get into study mode. They associate learning and productive activity with their classroom and its furnishings. The same principle applies at home. If they fire up their laptops and work while on their beds, it is hard for them to mentally switch off from their schoolwork when the light finally goes out. Tip: Keep homework out of bedrooms. If they must work in their rooms, confine study to a desk.
3. Spending all day indoors
Moping around the house is a huge part of the adolescent experience. However, spending all day away from natural light is shown to lead to anxiety and depression, which are both causes and symptoms of lack of sleep. Put a cap on moping about and encourage them to go outside – take a walk, meet a mate, do an errand. Tip: A minimum of hour outside a day helps keep insomnia at bay.
4. Sleeping in late on weekends
The sleep–wake cycle for teenagers is delayed by up to two hours. That is, they get sleepy later and wake later than when they were children. In most teens, melatonin – which makes them sleepy – is secreted around 11 pm.
Cortisol, the chemical that wakes them up, is secreted at 8.15 am for many. So the adolescent brain wants to be asleep just when most them need to be waking up to go to school. Many teenagers catch up on this lost sleep on the weekend. However, if your teen is sleeping in until midday on weekends then his whole sleep cycle is being thrown out of whack. Tip: Keep sleep-ins to no more than an hour longer than normal to keep the sleep clock operating on a regular basis.
5. Talking on their mobile phones
A mobile is an extension of the person for most teens. Unfortunately, there’s no getting away from the fact that mobile phones may be harming our health. One study (https://www.emf-portal.org/en/article/15274) found that radiation thrown off by mobile phones can seriously throw off sleep in heavy phone users. The study found that regular mobile phone users reported more headaches, took longer to fall asleep and had difficulty experiencing a deep sleep. Tip: Encourage young people to limit the length of their calls and place a moratorium on mobile use 90 minutes before bedtime.
6. Consuming caffeine and other stimulants
It’s a familiar story. It’s seven o’clock in the evening and your teenager hasn’t started a big assignment that’s due the next day. Needing to stay awake for the big job ahead, she drinks a coffee or a caffeinated soft drink or two to keep her adrenaline high. Consuming caffeine in any form after dinner is like throwing a wrecking ball through regular sleep patterns. The brain needs to calm down rather than be artificially stimulated if sleep is to occur. Tip: Confine caffeinated drinks to mornings to minimise their impact on sleep.
According to beyondblue, one in seven teenagers experiences a mental health disorder. Many experts agree that if they were to choose only one strategy to improve young people’s wellbeing it would be to increase the quality and quantity of sleep that teenagers have. That’s how important sleep is to a young person’s wellbeing.
Michael Grose
Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s the author of 10 books for parents including Thriving! and the bestselling Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It, and his latest release Spoonfed Generation: How to raise independent children.
Local Community and Sporting groups you may be interested in.
Leopold Youth Space Term 4 Program
Leopold Youthe Space @ the leopold Hub, every Wednesday in Term 4. 12 - 25 year olds 3.30pm to 5.00pm.
Regular drop in activities include Nintendo Switch, table tennis, making a blanket and free food! See the attached flyer for program details.
Leopold Youth Space Term 4 2019 Program (700 KB)
23-Oct-2019
Geelong Regional Libraries 'Mental Health and Young People' Free Mental Health Panels
During National Mental Health Month, Geelong Libraries are hosting four panel sessions that are being held in different branches across the region . The panel will have representatives from headspace, BCYF Family Services, Jigsaw, Bellarine Health Care, Pritchard Health and Barwon Health Carers Services.
The topic of the sessions are three fold – how to recognise the signs of concern when a young person may be struggling with their mental health, where and how to access support for the young person, and how to get support for yourself as the carer.
The sessions are being held at the Torquay, Newcomb, Lara and Belmont branches. Please the flyer below for details and here is the link for people to book into this free community eventhttps://www.grlc.vic.gov.au/whats-on/mental-health-and-young-people
GRL Free Mental Health Panels Term 4 2019 (1535 KB)
08-Oct-2019
City of Greater Geelong Regional Parenting Program
The City of Greater Geelong, in conjuction with other stake holders, presents Parenting Programs which may interest parents and guardians.
In November they are presenting a Free Parenting Forum entitled 'Parenting tools to help your adolescent thrive'. This will be held Tuesday November 12th, 7.00pm to 9.00pm
See the flyers below for more information and booking details.
RPS Free Parenting Forum Nov 12th 2019 (521 KB)
23-Oct-2019
Discover Sailing Day
Enjoy a free day of sailing with friends and family at the 'Discover Sailing Day' at the Portarlington Sailing Club on Sunday October 27th starting at 11.00am.
Discover sailing Day is your chance to visit your local club and get out on the water. See attched flyer for further details.
Discover Sailing Day 2019 PDF (192 KB)
23-Oct-2019
What's On in October and November at the Potato Shed!
The Potato Shed have a variety of performances to suit people of all ages. Please find attached the What’s On poster for events coming up in October and November. You are advised to book early as many events sell out.
Potato Shed What's On in October 2019 (712 KB)
10-Oct-2019
Potato Shed What's On in November 2019 (659 KB)
10-Oct-2019
Australian Air league youth group coming to Geelong
We would like to advise that the Australian Air League youth group is opening a new Squadron in Geelong, and will be holding a meeting at the Geelong Umpire Association Club Rooms at Kardinia Park on Thursday 7th November starting from 6pm. Young boys and girls who wish to learn more are welcome to come along with their parents to discover what the Air League has to offer.
The Australian Air League is a national organisation for young people aged from 8 to 18 years who have an interest in aviation either as a career or as a hobby. It teaches leadership skills and provides a wide range of interesting and exciting activities such as camping and hiking, sport and physical recreation, building and flying model aircraft and ceremonial drill. Through classes and practical demonstration members learn the theory of aviation and a wide range of associated topics such as Meteorology, Navigation, Aero Engines and Aircraft Construction, as well as general interest subjects such as photography, field craft and community service.
With Squadrons in most states of Australia, the Air League has been serving the community in Australia since 1934. It is entirely self-funding and is staffed by volunteers who give their time to achieve its goals. To learn more about the Australian Air League visit our website at https://www.airleague.com.au
For more information please contact:
Malcolm Angus (Geelong Sqn) oc.geelong@airleague.com.au or m. 0448 229 900 or Greg O’Brien (Victoria State Office) operations.vic@airleague.com.au
Did your Year 7 students miss their vaccines at school?
See the list below of Immunisation Centres and Hours:
Belmont Community Health Centre
Barwon Health 1-17 Reynolds Road, Belmont, 3216.
(Please note that this is the Barwon Health building, not the Maternal Child Health building)
Wednesday morning (Appointment only) 9 am - 12.30pm
Open sessions (No appointment required) Wed and Friday afternoons 1.30pm - 4.45pm
Saturday morning (Appointment only) 08.30am – 12.15pm
Corio Community Health Centre
Barwon Health 2 Gellibrand St, Corio, 3214.
Every Wednesday 9.30am - 11.45am (No appointment required)
Newtown “Ariston”
245 Pakington St, Newtown, 3220.
1st Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required)
Ocean Grove - Boorai Centre (behind Aquatic Centre)
4-50 Shell Rd, Ocean Grove, 3226.
2nd and 4th Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required)
Newcomb Library meeting room (upstairs)
Corner Wilsons Rd & Bellarine Highway, Newcomb, 3219.
1st and 3rd Friday of each month 9.30 – 11.45am (No appointment required)
Local Community and Sporting groups you may be interested in.
Leopold Youth Space Term 4 Program
Leopold Youthe Space @ the leopold Hub, every Wednesday in Term 4. 12 - 25 year olds 3.30pm to 5.00pm.
Regular drop in activities include Nintendo Switch, table tennis, making a blanket and free food! See the attached flyer for program details.
Leopold Youth Space Term 4 2019 Program (700 KB)
23-Oct-2019
Geelong Regional Libraries 'Mental Health and Young People' Free Mental Health Panels
During National Mental Health Month, Geelong Libraries are hosting four panel sessions that are being held in different branches across the region . The panel will have representatives from headspace, BCYF Family Services, Jigsaw, Bellarine Health Care, Pritchard Health and Barwon Health Carers Services.
The topic of the sessions are three fold – how to recognise the signs of concern when a young person may be struggling with their mental health, where and how to access support for the young person, and how to get support for yourself as the carer.
The sessions are being held at the Torquay, Newcomb, Lara and Belmont branches. Please the flyer below for details and here is the link for people to book into this free community eventhttps://www.grlc.vic.gov.au/whats-on/mental-health-and-young-people
GRL Free Mental Health Panels Term 4 2019 (1535 KB)
08-Oct-2019
City of Greater Geelong Regional Parenting Program
The City of Greater Geelong, in conjuction with other stake holders, presents Parenting Programs which may interest parents and guardians.
In November they are presenting a Free Parenting Forum entitled 'Parenting tools to help your adolescent thrive'. This will be held Tuesday November 12th, 7.00pm to 9.00pm
See the flyers below for more information and booking details.
RPS Free Parenting Forum Nov 12th 2019 (521 KB)
23-Oct-2019
Discover Sailing Day
Enjoy a free day of sailing with friends and family at the 'Discover Sailing Day' at the Portarlington Sailing Club on Sunday October 27th starting at 11.00am.
Discover sailing Day is your chance to visit your local club and get out on the water. See attched flyer for further details.
Discover Sailing Day 2019 PDF (192 KB)
23-Oct-2019
What's On in October and November at the Potato Shed!
The Potato Shed have a variety of performances to suit people of all ages. Please find attached the What’s On poster for events coming up in October and November. You are advised to book early as many events sell out.
Potato Shed What's On in October 2019 (712 KB)
10-Oct-2019
Potato Shed What's On in November 2019 (659 KB)
10-Oct-2019
Australian Air league youth group coming to Geelong
We would like to advise that the Australian Air League youth group is opening a new Squadron in Geelong, and will be holding a meeting at the Geelong Umpire Association Club Rooms at Kardinia Park on Thursday 7th November starting from 6pm. Young boys and girls who wish to learn more are welcome to come along with their parents to discover what the Air League has to offer.
The Australian Air League is a national organisation for young people aged from 8 to 18 years who have an interest in aviation either as a career or as a hobby. It teaches leadership skills and provides a wide range of interesting and exciting activities such as camping and hiking, sport and physical recreation, building and flying model aircraft and ceremonial drill. Through classes and practical demonstration members learn the theory of aviation and a wide range of associated topics such as Meteorology, Navigation, Aero Engines and Aircraft Construction, as well as general interest subjects such as photography, field craft and community service.
With Squadrons in most states of Australia, the Air League has been serving the community in Australia since 1934. It is entirely self-funding and is staffed by volunteers who give their time to achieve its goals. To learn more about the Australian Air League visit our website at https://www.airleague.com.au
For more information please contact:
Malcolm Angus (Geelong Sqn) oc.geelong@airleague.com.au or m. 0448 229 900 or Greg O’Brien (Victoria State Office) operations.vic@airleague.com.au
Did your Year 7 students miss their vaccines at school?
See the list below of Immunisation Centres and Hours:
Belmont Community Health Centre
Barwon Health 1-17 Reynolds Road, Belmont, 3216.
(Please note that this is the Barwon Health building, not the Maternal Child Health building)
Wednesday morning (Appointment only) 9 am - 12.30pm
Open sessions (No appointment required) Wed and Friday afternoons 1.30pm - 4.45pm
Saturday morning (Appointment only) 08.30am – 12.15pm
Corio Community Health Centre
Barwon Health 2 Gellibrand St, Corio, 3214.
Every Wednesday 9.30am - 11.45am (No appointment required)
Newtown “Ariston”
245 Pakington St, Newtown, 3220.
1st Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required)
Ocean Grove - Boorai Centre (behind Aquatic Centre)
4-50 Shell Rd, Ocean Grove, 3226.
2nd and 4th Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required)
Newcomb Library meeting room (upstairs)
Corner Wilsons Rd & Bellarine Highway, Newcomb, 3219.
1st and 3rd Friday of each month 9.30 – 11.45am (No appointment required)
Bell Park Parish
Holy Family 147 Separation St, Bell Park, VIC 3215
Sunday: 8.00am, 9.30am, 11.00am Croatian, 12.15pm Slovenian 2nd Sunday Only
Ss Peter & Paul’s Cnr Mercer & Malone St, Geelong West, VIC 3218
Saturday: 5.00pm Vigil
Holy Spirit Cnr Bostock Ave & Nambool St, Manifold Heights, VIC 3218
Sunday: 11.00am
Belmont Parish
St Bernard’s 74 Fryers Rd, Belmont, VIC 3216
Sunday: 9.00am, 10.30am
Saturday: 6.30pm Vigil
Corio and Lara Parish
St Francis Xavier 143 Bacchus Marsh Rd, Corio, VIC 3214
Sunday: 10.30am
Saturday: 7.00pm Vigil
St Anthony’s Kees Road, Lara, VIC 3212
Sunday: 9.00am
Drysdale Parish
St Thomas Peninsula Drive, Drysdale, VIC 3222
Sunday: 9.00am
St Patrick’s 10 - 14 Harding St, Portarlington, VIC 3223
Sunday: 9.00am
St Phillip & St James 1345 Murraduc Rd, St Leonards, VIC 3223
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Lumen Christi 66 Kensington Road, Leopold, VIC 3224
Sunday: 10.30am
Geelong Parish
St Mary of the Angels Basilica 150 Yarra St, Geelong, VIC 3220
Sunday: 7.30am, 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.15pm Polish, 5.30pm
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Grovedale, Anglesea and Torquay Parish
Nazareth 10 Griffith St, Grovedale, VIC 3216
Sunday: 10.30am
St Therese’s 43a Surfcoast Highway, Torquay, VIC 3228
Sunday: 8.45am
St Christopher’s 72 Bingley Parade, Anglesea, VIC 3230
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Meredith Parish
St Joseph’s 28 Lawler St, Meredith, VIC 3333
Sunday: 11.00am Alternate Sunday
Sacred Heart 70 Hamilton Highway, Inverleigh, VIC3321
Sunday: 9.00am except last Sunday of the month when it will be at Bannockburn gymnasium
St Brigid’s 2439 Ballan Road, Anakie, VIC 3221
Sunday: 11.00am Alternate Sunday
St John the Baptist 4 Harding St, Winchelsea, VIC 3230
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
St John the Evangelist 24 High Street, Bannockburn, VIC 3331
Sunday: 9.00am Mass in the Stadium last Sunday of the month
Queenscliff Parish
Holy Family 101 Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads 3227
Saturday: 6.00 pm
Our Lady Star of the Sea 68 John Dory Drive, Ocean Grove 3226
Sunday: 9.00 am
Holy Trinity 34 Stevens Street, Queenscliff 3225
Sunday: 11:00 am
Bell Park Parish
Holy Family 147 Separation St, Bell Park, VIC 3215
Sunday: 8.00am, 9.30am, 11.00am Croatian, 12.15pm Slovenian 2nd Sunday Only
Ss Peter & Paul’s Cnr Mercer & Malone St, Geelong West, VIC 3218
Saturday: 5.00pm Vigil
Holy Spirit Cnr Bostock Ave & Nambool St, Manifold Heights, VIC 3218
Sunday: 11.00am
Belmont Parish
St Bernard’s 74 Fryers Rd, Belmont, VIC 3216
Sunday: 9.00am, 10.30am
Saturday: 6.30pm Vigil
Corio and Lara Parish
St Francis Xavier 143 Bacchus Marsh Rd, Corio, VIC 3214
Sunday: 10.30am
Saturday: 7.00pm Vigil
St Anthony’s Kees Road, Lara, VIC 3212
Sunday: 9.00am
Drysdale Parish
St Thomas Peninsula Drive, Drysdale, VIC 3222
Sunday: 9.00am
St Patrick’s 10 - 14 Harding St, Portarlington, VIC 3223
Sunday: 9.00am
St Phillip & St James 1345 Murraduc Rd, St Leonards, VIC 3223
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Lumen Christi 66 Kensington Road, Leopold, VIC 3224
Sunday: 10.30am
Geelong Parish
St Mary of the Angels Basilica 150 Yarra St, Geelong, VIC 3220
Sunday: 7.30am, 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.15pm Polish, 5.30pm
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Grovedale, Anglesea and Torquay Parish
Nazareth 10 Griffith St, Grovedale, VIC 3216
Sunday: 10.30am
St Therese’s 43a Surfcoast Highway, Torquay, VIC 3228
Sunday: 8.45am
St Christopher’s 72 Bingley Parade, Anglesea, VIC 3230
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Meredith Parish
St Joseph’s 28 Lawler St, Meredith, VIC 3333
Sunday: 11.00am Alternate Sunday
Sacred Heart 70 Hamilton Highway, Inverleigh, VIC3321
Sunday: 9.00am except last Sunday of the month when it will be at Bannockburn gymnasium
St Brigid’s 2439 Ballan Road, Anakie, VIC 3221
Sunday: 11.00am Alternate Sunday
St John the Baptist 4 Harding St, Winchelsea, VIC 3230
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
St John the Evangelist 24 High Street, Bannockburn, VIC 3331
Sunday: 9.00am Mass in the Stadium last Sunday of the month
Queenscliff Parish
Holy Family 101 Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads 3227
Saturday: 6.00 pm
Our Lady Star of the Sea 68 John Dory Drive, Ocean Grove 3226
Sunday: 9.00 am
Holy Trinity 34 Stevens Street, Queenscliff 3225
Sunday: 11:00 am
Welcome back to the final school term for 2019. I hope all students have had an enjoyable and restful break.
Welcome back to the final school term for 2019. I hope all students have had an enjoyable and restful break, (with some revision and preparation for the new term), and are looking forward to finishing the year off on an excellent note.
The Interim-semester Two Reports and follow-up Parent/Student/Teacher meetings held at the end of the previous term will have helped identify and affirm good progress to date, provided a valuable opportunity to discuss areas of concern and helped set some directions for a productive time ahead.
The Year 12 VCE students sat their practice exams during the second week of the holidays. VCE Coordinator, Mr Michael Brown reported that he was very pleased overall with the way the students approached this crucial assessment preparation.
Two recent student trips
Cape York Indigenous Immersion Trip – Thirty-one Yr 9 students travelled with Ms Deb Hodge and Ms Tory Wood and ‘Red Earth’ Guides to visit an indigenous community.
East Timor Immersion Trip - Twenty Yr 10 & 11 students travelled with staff members Mr Joe Pannuzzo and Ms Rebecca Clarke and a ‘Destination Dreaming’ Leader to Dili and the Arturo Island.
Both groups returned safely during the holidays. All reports to date indicate the trips went very well. I thank the staff involved and commend the students on the very positive comments I received about their enthusiastic and cooperative approach.
Final week for Year 12s
All parents of Year 12 students will have received a letter from me late term three to communicate some of our expectations and hopes and the plans in place at this stage to help facilitate a positive and smooth finish. (Extra copies are available from our office.) The Year 12s must remain as focused as possible on their studies right through to the last exam. A lot depends on their ability to apply themselves well during this time. I have made it very clear about our expectations for a positive finish by the senior students on their ‘last day,’ Tuesday 22nd October.
Regular timetabled classes for the Year 12 students will cease on Monday 21st October 2019. The next day, Tuesday 22nd October, will be the Yr 12 ‘Celebration Day.’ The VCE written exam period starts on Wednesday 30th October 2019 with the English exam (for LOTE Oral, Theatre Studies & Music Performance exam times, please check with the subject teacher, some of these examinations have already started.) Visit the following website for the VCE exam timetable:
https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/administration/Key-dates/Pages/VCE-exam-timetable.aspx
After Tuesday 22nd October 2019, Year 12 teachers will be available during normal class time and by appointment out of class time until the exam for their particular subject. Teachers will discuss these arrangements with their students.
Some special activities are planned over the “last week” to help make this a special and memorable time for the students and parents. In particular, I remind parents of Year 12 students and friends of the College about the Year 12 Mass at the College Gym on Thursday 17th October 2019 (7:00 pm) and the Full School Assembly on Monday 21st October (report to the office at 10.30 am for a 10:45 am start.) It is expected that all Yr 12 students and their families will attend the special Mass on the 17th October and you would be most welcome to attend the assembly.
I wish our Year 12 students and their families a special and memorable time during the last phase of their secondary school journey.
Next Full School Assembly
All Parents are warmly invited to attend this term’s assembly on Monday 21st October 2019. I ask you to please report to the office at 10:30 am so you can be allocated a seat. The main focus of the assembly will be, as in past years, the school’s farewell to the Year 12 students.
Wednesday 23rd October 2019 – normal classes
Please note that this day is not a holiday for our students – classes will run as usual. As you are aware, this is the day of the annual “Geelong Cup.” Some schools are taking this day as a holiday; we are not as we take Melbourne Cup day instead (together with the day before.)
As some schools are taking Geelong Cup off, there was a question over what school buses will run on this day. The Region’s School Bus Coordinator has informed our Bus Coordinator that buses will run on this day for our students. I would suggest that students should check with their driver just before the day, particularly those on buses that carry students from other schools, in case any special arrangements are being made due to fewer students travelling on this day.
Bereavement
Very sad news - Madeleine Stub’s (Yr 7) father, Richard, passed away early last week.
On behalf of the College community, I extend our sympathy to Madeleine, her mother, Helen and their family and friends on the very sad loss of their dearly loved father and husband, relative and friend, Richard.
Deputy Principal, Michael Timms and Yr 7 Coordinator, Leonie O’Brien and several other staff members represented the College at Oakdene on last Friday where a celebration of Richard’s life occurred.
Please keep Madeleine and her family in your thoughts and prayers at this sorrowful and challenging time for them.
May Richard Rest In Peace.
Staff news
Teacher, Elana Cole has shared with us her family’s very exciting news, the arrival of a beautiful baby boy, 'Orlando Jak Lucas,' born on Thursday 26th September.
Mum and ‘Ollie’ are progressing well.
Best wishes to Teacher, Emma Cuthill, who will commence Parental Leave next week. We look forward to future good news!
One of our current Casual Relief Teachers, Jo Geary, will cover Emma’s classes.
Year 9 Camp week
All Year 9 students are away this week attending one of three different five-day camps – Lake Eildon, Murray River (Yarrawonga area) and the Grampians. This camp is run by the ‘Outdoor Education Group’ (OEG) and involves sixteen groups of fourteen Year 9 students spending five days undertaking a challenging personal and group experience. This is the third year we have run this program which has received very positive feedback. OEG’s program is designed to provide a challenging personal and Year 9 community development experience to strengthen our educational program by building student resilience, independence, resourcefulness, leadership, teamwork and self-esteem. I wish everyone involved a safe and rewarding experience.
Summer Uniform, compulsory Term Four
Just a reminder about the change to summer uniform for this term. Most students have returned wearing their uniform correctly, clean and in a very good state. I was disappointed that some students returned without doing the necessary check to see all was in order with their summer uniform. In particular, some items of uniform are in disrepair and need to be replaced, some shoes were not clean, and some of the dresses are too short. (The dress length is to the knee with an allowance of up to 5cm above the knee for growth during the term.)
Some things to be mindful of are:
• The tie does not have to be worn with the summer uniform in term four;
• The new type of summer shirt can be worn not tucked into the shorts;
• The only kind of school shoes permissible are black leather (able to be polished) ones, preferably lace-up (no skate or sports type shoes);
• The jumper is not to be the outer garment when travelling to and from school, and if it is cold the student should wear their blazer;
• Long hair (longer than to the shoulder) is tied back with College coloured ribbons and kept off the face;
• Summer uniform dress length must be to the knee; and
• The navy blue school hat is compulsory in term four.
Please find a copy of the uniform policy that relates to summer uniform in the front section of the student planner. Please note that there is a two-week changeover period from winter to summer uniform form the beginning of this term.
Magis 2018
Copies of the 2018 College annual magazine, “Magis,” have been distributed. Current families should have received their copy via their daughter/son. Last year’s Yr 12 students, who do not have a sibling currently at the College, should have received their copy via mail to the family home address. If you have not received your copy, please contact the College Office.
‘Magis’ is a fantastic record of College life for the previous year. I hope you enjoy looking over the year’s records in this annual magazine. I also hope that over time, it will become a treasured memory of the 2018 school year for our College community members.
On behalf of the College community, I express my gratitude to our Communications Officer, Mr Tony Berryman-Long, for his coordination, design work and development of the ‘Magis’ for another year.
Best wishes,
Michael Exton Principal
Privacy and information collection - Saint Ignatius College Geelong is bound by the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1998. In relation to health records, the School is also bound by the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic.). A copies of the College’s Privacy Policy and ‘Collection Notice’ that take into account these laws, technology and changes to the School’s operations and practices is available on our website. You can find the link at the bottom of the College’s web page.
Welcome back to the final school term for 2019. I hope all students have had an enjoyable and restful break, (with some revision and preparation for the new term), and are looking forward to finishing the year off on an excellent note.
The Interim-semester Two Reports and follow-up Parent/Student/Teacher meetings held at the end of the previous term will have helped identify and affirm good progress to date, provided a valuable opportunity to discuss areas of concern and helped set some directions for a productive time ahead.
The Year 12 VCE students sat their practice exams during the second week of the holidays. VCE Coordinator, Mr Michael Brown reported that he was very pleased overall with the way the students approached this crucial assessment preparation.
Two recent student trips
Cape York Indigenous Immersion Trip – Thirty-one Yr 9 students travelled with Ms Deb Hodge and Ms Tory Wood and ‘Red Earth’ Guides to visit an indigenous community.
East Timor Immersion Trip - Twenty Yr 10 & 11 students travelled with staff members Mr Joe Pannuzzo and Ms Rebecca Clarke and a ‘Destination Dreaming’ Leader to Dili and the Arturo Island.
Both groups returned safely during the holidays. All reports to date indicate the trips went very well. I thank the staff involved and commend the students on the very positive comments I received about their enthusiastic and cooperative approach.
Final week for Year 12s
All parents of Year 12 students will have received a letter from me late term three to communicate some of our expectations and hopes and the plans in place at this stage to help facilitate a positive and smooth finish. (Extra copies are available from our office.) The Year 12s must remain as focused as possible on their studies right through to the last exam. A lot depends on their ability to apply themselves well during this time. I have made it very clear about our expectations for a positive finish by the senior students on their ‘last day,’ Tuesday 22nd October.
Regular timetabled classes for the Year 12 students will cease on Monday 21st October 2019. The next day, Tuesday 22nd October, will be the Yr 12 ‘Celebration Day.’ The VCE written exam period starts on Wednesday 30th October 2019 with the English exam (for LOTE Oral, Theatre Studies & Music Performance exam times, please check with the subject teacher, some of these examinations have already started.) Visit the following website for the VCE exam timetable:
https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/administration/Key-dates/Pages/VCE-exam-timetable.aspx
After Tuesday 22nd October 2019, Year 12 teachers will be available during normal class time and by appointment out of class time until the exam for their particular subject. Teachers will discuss these arrangements with their students.
Some special activities are planned over the “last week” to help make this a special and memorable time for the students and parents. In particular, I remind parents of Year 12 students and friends of the College about the Year 12 Mass at the College Gym on Thursday 17th October 2019 (7:00 pm) and the Full School Assembly on Monday 21st October (report to the office at 10.30 am for a 10:45 am start.) It is expected that all Yr 12 students and their families will attend the special Mass on the 17th October and you would be most welcome to attend the assembly.
I wish our Year 12 students and their families a special and memorable time during the last phase of their secondary school journey.
Next Full School Assembly
All Parents are warmly invited to attend this term’s assembly on Monday 21st October 2019. I ask you to please report to the office at 10:30 am so you can be allocated a seat. The main focus of the assembly will be, as in past years, the school’s farewell to the Year 12 students.
Wednesday 23rd October 2019 – normal classes
Please note that this day is not a holiday for our students – classes will run as usual. As you are aware, this is the day of the annual “Geelong Cup.” Some schools are taking this day as a holiday; we are not as we take Melbourne Cup day instead (together with the day before.)
As some schools are taking Geelong Cup off, there was a question over what school buses will run on this day. The Region’s School Bus Coordinator has informed our Bus Coordinator that buses will run on this day for our students. I would suggest that students should check with their driver just before the day, particularly those on buses that carry students from other schools, in case any special arrangements are being made due to fewer students travelling on this day.
Bereavement
Very sad news - Madeleine Stub’s (Yr 7) father, Richard, passed away early last week.
On behalf of the College community, I extend our sympathy to Madeleine, her mother, Helen and their family and friends on the very sad loss of their dearly loved father and husband, relative and friend, Richard.
Deputy Principal, Michael Timms and Yr 7 Coordinator, Leonie O’Brien and several other staff members represented the College at Oakdene on last Friday where a celebration of Richard’s life occurred.
Please keep Madeleine and her family in your thoughts and prayers at this sorrowful and challenging time for them.
May Richard Rest In Peace.
Staff news
Teacher, Elana Cole has shared with us her family’s very exciting news, the arrival of a beautiful baby boy, 'Orlando Jak Lucas,' born on Thursday 26th September.
Mum and ‘Ollie’ are progressing well.
Best wishes to Teacher, Emma Cuthill, who will commence Parental Leave next week. We look forward to future good news!
One of our current Casual Relief Teachers, Jo Geary, will cover Emma’s classes.
Year 9 Camp week
All Year 9 students are away this week attending one of three different five-day camps – Lake Eildon, Murray River (Yarrawonga area) and the Grampians. This camp is run by the ‘Outdoor Education Group’ (OEG) and involves sixteen groups of fourteen Year 9 students spending five days undertaking a challenging personal and group experience. This is the third year we have run this program which has received very positive feedback. OEG’s program is designed to provide a challenging personal and Year 9 community development experience to strengthen our educational program by building student resilience, independence, resourcefulness, leadership, teamwork and self-esteem. I wish everyone involved a safe and rewarding experience.
Summer Uniform, compulsory Term Four
Just a reminder about the change to summer uniform for this term. Most students have returned wearing their uniform correctly, clean and in a very good state. I was disappointed that some students returned without doing the necessary check to see all was in order with their summer uniform. In particular, some items of uniform are in disrepair and need to be replaced, some shoes were not clean, and some of the dresses are too short. (The dress length is to the knee with an allowance of up to 5cm above the knee for growth during the term.)
Some things to be mindful of are:
• The tie does not have to be worn with the summer uniform in term four;
• The new type of summer shirt can be worn not tucked into the shorts;
• The only kind of school shoes permissible are black leather (able to be polished) ones, preferably lace-up (no skate or sports type shoes);
• The jumper is not to be the outer garment when travelling to and from school, and if it is cold the student should wear their blazer;
• Long hair (longer than to the shoulder) is tied back with College coloured ribbons and kept off the face;
• Summer uniform dress length must be to the knee; and
• The navy blue school hat is compulsory in term four.
Please find a copy of the uniform policy that relates to summer uniform in the front section of the student planner. Please note that there is a two-week changeover period from winter to summer uniform form the beginning of this term.
Magis 2018
Copies of the 2018 College annual magazine, “Magis,” have been distributed. Current families should have received their copy via their daughter/son. Last year’s Yr 12 students, who do not have a sibling currently at the College, should have received their copy via mail to the family home address. If you have not received your copy, please contact the College Office.
‘Magis’ is a fantastic record of College life for the previous year. I hope you enjoy looking over the year’s records in this annual magazine. I also hope that over time, it will become a treasured memory of the 2018 school year for our College community members.
On behalf of the College community, I express my gratitude to our Communications Officer, Mr Tony Berryman-Long, for his coordination, design work and development of the ‘Magis’ for another year.
Best wishes,
Michael Exton Principal
Privacy and information collection - Saint Ignatius College Geelong is bound by the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1998. In relation to health records, the School is also bound by the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic.). A copies of the College’s Privacy Policy and ‘Collection Notice’ that take into account these laws, technology and changes to the School’s operations and practices is available on our website. You can find the link at the bottom of the College’s web page.
Welcome back! We have begun the final term of the year. We enter into an extended period of reflection and celebration of a year lived well, the successes we have enjoyed and the growth we have experienced. Our Year 12 students in fact ‘finish up’ before the next newsletter is published! The school year always seems to go by very quickly!
When I was a young man I was a student at Christian Brothers College and I clearly remember writing in my diary the number of days left in my diary. The excitement and joy that countdown gave me was immense and at times became almost an obsession. Knowing there was an end and that I would be free to do with my time what I pleased was a vision that balanced the demands and pressures of school.
I would think that not that much has changed between now and then. Today this approach isn’t as visible in the classroom as it was when I was younger, but I am sure the anticipation of finishing the year off is just as strong a theme for many of our students at the College. Although I don’t mark the days in my diary anymore, I can tell with some degree of accuracy that we have school 40 days left!
With these thoughts in mind we consider the Jewish celebration of Yom Kippur – the day of atonement. Inspired by this Jewish holiday at the beginning of this new school term we should take some time to pause and reflect upon what has passed. When we review our thoughts and actions we can objectivity discern the error and sin that we need to atone for.
As we celebrate in our own way Yom Kippur we also should consider the connections between Judaism and Christianity. Our roots are Jewish. Jesus was born, live and died a Jewish man. His revelation of the Kingdom of God and his commandments to “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another” (John 13:34) and to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind” (Matthew 22:37), completed the law and through his sacrifice Jesus sanctified a new covenant between God and all of humanity.
There is much we can admire within Judaism today. The deep respect the community have for God is shown in the reverence for the most holy name revealed to Moses, “I am who I am”. This unspeakable name was converted to the tetragram WHWH or Yahweh. In admiring the Jewish reverence of the holiness of God we, through Jesus, seek a more personal relationship with our loving and merciful Father. His name is one we cherish and should not use as an announcement of exasperation or frustration. We can certainly apply some of the reverence of the Jewish tradition to our won I would suggest.
The Spiritual Exercises align well with the Jewish intent of atonement and the desire to unify oneself with God and his ways. The first week of St Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises and the examen are based upon looking forward, reflecting on the past, awareness of the need for reconciliation and the desire for atonement. The Exercises, and our faith more generally, does not have a morbid obsession with sinfulness or an attachment to a sense of shame or guilt. Rather the Exercises seek to assist the retreatant to explore their thoughts, words and deeds and then respond to three reoccurring hope filled positive questions;
1. What have I done for Christ?
2. What amI doing for Christ?
3. What ought I do for Christ?
As we being the final term of the year we have forty days to achieve our goals for the academic year and reflect upon or growth and identify the times we have failed to live as God intended us to. Biblically the number 40 signifies a period of testing. The number occurs over one hundred times in the Bible. Today, with 40 days remaining, we can apply this meaning to the final tasks and challenges of this school year. During the next forty days we need to presence of Jesus to achieve what is possible and rely on the mercy of our forgiving God to atone for the mistakes of the past.
As we enter into the final term of the year I encourage you to take a moment reflecting upon the past. Seek to identify the areas of your life that you need to atone for and seek God’s forgiveness. Then with great positivity and hope enter into this period of testing seeking to achieve all that is possible through regularly considering: What have I done for Christ? What am I doing for Christ? What ought I do for Christ?
Shalom,
Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator
Welcome back! We have begun the final term of the year. We enter into an extended period of reflection and celebration of a year lived well, the successes we have enjoyed and the growth we have experienced. Our Year 12 students in fact ‘finish up’ before the next newsletter is published! The school year always seems to go by very quickly!
When I was a young man I was a student at Christian Brothers College and I clearly remember writing in my diary the number of days left in my diary. The excitement and joy that countdown gave me was immense and at times became almost an obsession. Knowing there was an end and that I would be free to do with my time what I pleased was a vision that balanced the demands and pressures of school.
I would think that not that much has changed between now and then. Today this approach isn’t as visible in the classroom as it was when I was younger, but I am sure the anticipation of finishing the year off is just as strong a theme for many of our students at the College. Although I don’t mark the days in my diary anymore, I can tell with some degree of accuracy that we have school 40 days left!
With these thoughts in mind we consider the Jewish celebration of Yom Kippur – the day of atonement. Inspired by this Jewish holiday at the beginning of this new school term we should take some time to pause and reflect upon what has passed. When we review our thoughts and actions we can objectivity discern the error and sin that we need to atone for.
As we celebrate in our own way Yom Kippur we also should consider the connections between Judaism and Christianity. Our roots are Jewish. Jesus was born, live and died a Jewish man. His revelation of the Kingdom of God and his commandments to “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another” (John 13:34) and to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind” (Matthew 22:37), completed the law and through his sacrifice Jesus sanctified a new covenant between God and all of humanity.
There is much we can admire within Judaism today. The deep respect the community have for God is shown in the reverence for the most holy name revealed to Moses, “I am who I am”. This unspeakable name was converted to the tetragram WHWH or Yahweh. In admiring the Jewish reverence of the holiness of God we, through Jesus, seek a more personal relationship with our loving and merciful Father. His name is one we cherish and should not use as an announcement of exasperation or frustration. We can certainly apply some of the reverence of the Jewish tradition to our won I would suggest.
The Spiritual Exercises align well with the Jewish intent of atonement and the desire to unify oneself with God and his ways. The first week of St Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises and the examen are based upon looking forward, reflecting on the past, awareness of the need for reconciliation and the desire for atonement. The Exercises, and our faith more generally, does not have a morbid obsession with sinfulness or an attachment to a sense of shame or guilt. Rather the Exercises seek to assist the retreatant to explore their thoughts, words and deeds and then respond to three reoccurring hope filled positive questions;
1. What have I done for Christ?
2. What amI doing for Christ?
3. What ought I do for Christ?
As we being the final term of the year we have forty days to achieve our goals for the academic year and reflect upon or growth and identify the times we have failed to live as God intended us to. Biblically the number 40 signifies a period of testing. The number occurs over one hundred times in the Bible. Today, with 40 days remaining, we can apply this meaning to the final tasks and challenges of this school year. During the next forty days we need to presence of Jesus to achieve what is possible and rely on the mercy of our forgiving God to atone for the mistakes of the past.
As we enter into the final term of the year I encourage you to take a moment reflecting upon the past. Seek to identify the areas of your life that you need to atone for and seek God’s forgiveness. Then with great positivity and hope enter into this period of testing seeking to achieve all that is possible through regularly considering: What have I done for Christ? What am I doing for Christ? What ought I do for Christ?
Shalom,
Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator
It was a very enthusiastic and enlightened 31 Year 9 students who recently returned from a 10 day Indigenous Immersion to Cape York. Students were immersed in the culture and history of our First Nations People, while staying with the Yalanji people from the remote Jajikal and Bana homelands. The Elders and Traditional owners were so generous in sharing their knowledge of the land (bubu), their lifestyle, traditions, food and stories.
We learnt about bush medicine and some of the students even got to try using green ants to prevent hay fever. We met 80 year old elder Alfie; he told us stories about his childhood growing up with his pet cassowary.
The brave ones of the group went witchetty grub hunting in fallen candlenut trees and later ate them live. They tasted like a cross between a chicken and a prawn. On our last evening on the homelands, we were treated to a “Kup Murri” dinner which was cooked in the earth oven amidst the hot coals for five hours. Using the funds which they raised last term, students worked alongside the elders and traditional owners to build fences, install gates, fix existing fencing, painting signs and building a water tank stand, in order to create sustainable practices so the Traditional Owners can live on their ancestral land.
Student Ane Smith wrote the following when describing her immersion experience…
“I attended the Cape York immersion in 2019 with Saint Ignatius and all I can say is it was incredible. In 10 days I learned all about the lifestyle of the traditional owners we visited, the Yalanji people, including their stories, their culture, their traditions, their hunting methods, plus how to fish and collect mussels in the mangroves. I visited many sacred sites and learnt about the significance and culture behind these places. I learnt through observation many things as well, including the importance of family and togetherness. I was able to get involved with community projects both in Jajikal and Bana and got to know those indigenous family members whom I was helping, and talked with them as they guided us in fencing and digging holes. Importantly, I grew closer to the student group as a whole, gaining new friendships and talking to every individual, and gained more respect for the teachers. I loved the raw openness and welcome feeling that the elders brought to every discussion. They were so engaging and kind to talk to, although their stories of loss and hardship were moving to listen to. I’m going to miss the birds chirping every morning, the simplicity of life and the connections we made with these gentle, resilient community leaders. This is a trip that will stick with me forever.”
Our students came back changed from their experiences; more respectful of the world’s oldest continuous living culture and determined to drive reconciliation for Aboriginal people. Students set the foundations in building an enduring connection to remote Indigenous Australia by emulating St Ignatius in his quest ‘to love and to serve’ and to listen with an open heart. We were so proud of the close, warm bonds they formed with our Indigenous brothers and sisters.
We look forward to continuing our friendship with the Traditional Owners in Bana and Jajikal in 2020, when we return with more interested Year 9 students.
Mrs Hodge and Ms Wood
It was a very enthusiastic and enlightened 31 Year 9 students who recently returned from a 10 day Indigenous Immersion to Cape York. Students were immersed in the culture and history of our First Nations People, while staying with the Yalanji people from the remote Jajikal and Bana homelands. The Elders and Traditional owners were so generous in sharing their knowledge of the land (bubu), their lifestyle, traditions, food and stories.
We learnt about bush medicine and some of the students even got to try using green ants to prevent hay fever. We met 80 year old elder Alfie; he told us stories about his childhood growing up with his pet cassowary.
The brave ones of the group went witchetty grub hunting in fallen candlenut trees and later ate them live. They tasted like a cross between a chicken and a prawn. On our last evening on the homelands, we were treated to a “Kup Murri” dinner which was cooked in the earth oven amidst the hot coals for five hours. Using the funds which they raised last term, students worked alongside the elders and traditional owners to build fences, install gates, fix existing fencing, painting signs and building a water tank stand, in order to create sustainable practices so the Traditional Owners can live on their ancestral land.
Student Ane Smith wrote the following when describing her immersion experience…
“I attended the Cape York immersion in 2019 with Saint Ignatius and all I can say is it was incredible. In 10 days I learned all about the lifestyle of the traditional owners we visited, the Yalanji people, including their stories, their culture, their traditions, their hunting methods, plus how to fish and collect mussels in the mangroves. I visited many sacred sites and learnt about the significance and culture behind these places. I learnt through observation many things as well, including the importance of family and togetherness. I was able to get involved with community projects both in Jajikal and Bana and got to know those indigenous family members whom I was helping, and talked with them as they guided us in fencing and digging holes. Importantly, I grew closer to the student group as a whole, gaining new friendships and talking to every individual, and gained more respect for the teachers. I loved the raw openness and welcome feeling that the elders brought to every discussion. They were so engaging and kind to talk to, although their stories of loss and hardship were moving to listen to. I’m going to miss the birds chirping every morning, the simplicity of life and the connections we made with these gentle, resilient community leaders. This is a trip that will stick with me forever.”
Our students came back changed from their experiences; more respectful of the world’s oldest continuous living culture and determined to drive reconciliation for Aboriginal people. Students set the foundations in building an enduring connection to remote Indigenous Australia by emulating St Ignatius in his quest ‘to love and to serve’ and to listen with an open heart. We were so proud of the close, warm bonds they formed with our Indigenous brothers and sisters.
We look forward to continuing our friendship with the Traditional Owners in Bana and Jajikal in 2020, when we return with more interested Year 9 students.
Mrs Hodge and Ms Wood
In emphatic fashion, the Saint Ignatius College 1st XVIII football team have taken out the Division 2 Herald Sun Shield, defeating Westbourne Grammar at Trevor Barker Oval, in Sandringham, on Wednesday 11th of September.
Played in beautiful conditions at the Sandringham VFL ground, Saint Ignatius College entered the game playing against last year’s premiers in Westbourne Grammar. Having won the GISSA competition and then defeated Christian School Education Network (CSEN) by 110 points in the Quarter Final at Chirnside Park in Werribee and having defeated Salesian College, Sunbury by 58 points in the semi-final, Saint Ignatius College deserved the opportunity to play off in the prestigious Herald Sun Shield Competition Grand Final.
The match was expected to be close, and early on proceedings followed the script, Will Kilpatrick’s opening goal for the Wolves quickly met with reply from Westbourne. The Wolves, through Jhye Clark, Mitch Clark and Flynn Young, kicked three goals in a row to take an 18-point lead into quarter time.
Saint Ignatius then showed why they were such a dominant team throughout the tournament. In a blistering 2nd term, they piled on 6.6 to 0.1 and took a commanding 59-point lead into the half time break. The highlight of the exquisite display was a booming torpedo from Flynn Young, which sent the large contingent of Saint Ignatius supporters who had made the journey from Drysdale into raptures.
Westbourne hit back at the start of the third quarter, kicking three quick goals, but any chance of an unlikely comeback was stalled by Ben Gillians, who kicked 2.2 for the quarter. Despite Westbourne having much of the play for the quarter, especially the first 10 minutes, the Wolves extended their lead out to 67-points heading into the final change.
The last quarter proved to be a scrappy and quiet affair. Westbourne failed to score, the ball hardly heading past halfway in a quarter where the Wolves kicked 4.7, the final goal of the match coming from Flynn Young, a tight shot from the boundary tipping the margin over 100 points.
The win was a true testament to the character of the boys. It was a fitting conclusion to a year that delivered more than anybody could have expected. While the score lines and silverware are gratifying, the real prize was the humble manner in which every player in the squad carried themselves. This group of young men, have created a legacy and laid the foundation for this team to create history in being the first Saint Ignatius College team to win Herald-Sun Shield (Division 2) Title.
In recognising their achievements, it is essential to highlight the expertise and dedication of the teams coaching group, who continued to provide inspiration, knowledge and positive role modelling to all the players.
Coach: Joe McLean
Assistant Coach: Andrew Philp
Team Manager: Michael Timms
Goal Kickers: Ben Gillians (4), Jhye Clark (3), Nickolas Ash (3), Flynn Young (3), Mitch Clark (2), Will Howard (1), William Kilpatrick (1), Max Annandale (1)
Best On Ground Award: Will Kilpatrick
Final Score
Saint Ignatius College 18.15 125
Westbourne Grammar 4.1 25
Jamie Law (Year 12)
In emphatic fashion, the Saint Ignatius College 1st XVIII football team have taken out the Division 2 Herald Sun Shield, defeating Westbourne Grammar at Trevor Barker Oval, in Sandringham, on Wednesday 11th of September.
Played in beautiful conditions at the Sandringham VFL ground, Saint Ignatius College entered the game playing against last year’s premiers in Westbourne Grammar. Having won the GISSA competition and then defeated Christian School Education Network (CSEN) by 110 points in the Quarter Final at Chirnside Park in Werribee and having defeated Salesian College, Sunbury by 58 points in the semi-final, Saint Ignatius College deserved the opportunity to play off in the prestigious Herald Sun Shield Competition Grand Final.
The match was expected to be close, and early on proceedings followed the script, Will Kilpatrick’s opening goal for the Wolves quickly met with reply from Westbourne. The Wolves, through Jhye Clark, Mitch Clark and Flynn Young, kicked three goals in a row to take an 18-point lead into quarter time.
Saint Ignatius then showed why they were such a dominant team throughout the tournament. In a blistering 2nd term, they piled on 6.6 to 0.1 and took a commanding 59-point lead into the half time break. The highlight of the exquisite display was a booming torpedo from Flynn Young, which sent the large contingent of Saint Ignatius supporters who had made the journey from Drysdale into raptures.
Westbourne hit back at the start of the third quarter, kicking three quick goals, but any chance of an unlikely comeback was stalled by Ben Gillians, who kicked 2.2 for the quarter. Despite Westbourne having much of the play for the quarter, especially the first 10 minutes, the Wolves extended their lead out to 67-points heading into the final change.
The last quarter proved to be a scrappy and quiet affair. Westbourne failed to score, the ball hardly heading past halfway in a quarter where the Wolves kicked 4.7, the final goal of the match coming from Flynn Young, a tight shot from the boundary tipping the margin over 100 points.
The win was a true testament to the character of the boys. It was a fitting conclusion to a year that delivered more than anybody could have expected. While the score lines and silverware are gratifying, the real prize was the humble manner in which every player in the squad carried themselves. This group of young men, have created a legacy and laid the foundation for this team to create history in being the first Saint Ignatius College team to win Herald-Sun Shield (Division 2) Title.
In recognising their achievements, it is essential to highlight the expertise and dedication of the teams coaching group, who continued to provide inspiration, knowledge and positive role modelling to all the players.
Coach: Joe McLean
Assistant Coach: Andrew Philp
Team Manager: Michael Timms
Goal Kickers: Ben Gillians (4), Jhye Clark (3), Nickolas Ash (3), Flynn Young (3), Mitch Clark (2), Will Howard (1), William Kilpatrick (1), Max Annandale (1)
Best On Ground Award: Will Kilpatrick
Final Score
Saint Ignatius College 18.15 125
Westbourne Grammar 4.1 25
Jamie Law (Year 12)
On Thursday 29th August, 62 students and 7 staff participated in the Saint Ignatius Vinnies Junior Winter Sleepout to support and raise awareness for homelessness in Australia, as well as raise funds for the Drysdale St Vincent de Paul branch. Leading up to the Sleepout students were fundraising for St Vincent de Paul via our fundraising page. Students and their family and friends raised a total of $731 for the Drysdale St Vincent de Paul Chapter.
The evening commenced with an acknowledgement of country by Abigail Valentine-Rawlins (FIRE Carrier) and a prayer and reflection written and led by Isabel Kincaid (Liturgy Captain). Students were welcomed by Isabella Harry (Justice Captain) who then introduced our guest speaker Sammy. Sammy is from the Jesuit Social Services Just Voices Program and shared his personal story and challenges of homelessness. Sammy is also a successful rapper and performed a few of his raps with the students!
Students from Years 7-10 spent the rest of the evening in small groups run by Year 9, 11 and 12 leaders where they learnt about the key issues associated with homelessness including demographics, causes, government funding and Catholic Social Teaching. Students were challenged to reflect on how this new information could inform their thoughts, words and actions when personally responding to homelessness.
Students ate a simple dinner of soup, a ham and cheese sandwich and a muesli bar to simulate a meal provided by a soup van on any given night in Melbourne. Students were randomly allocated a sleeping space in the gym that statistically represented primary, secondary and tertiary states of homelessness in Australia.
Overall, the experience was very rewarding and offered an opportunity to express solidarity for those facing homelessness and provide an insight into the everyday challenges and struggles that is a reality for 116,000 people in Australia.
Alicia Deak Justice and Service Coordinator
On Thursday 29th August, 62 students and 7 staff participated in the Saint Ignatius Vinnies Junior Winter Sleepout to support and raise awareness for homelessness in Australia, as well as raise funds for the Drysdale St Vincent de Paul branch. Leading up to the Sleepout students were fundraising for St Vincent de Paul via our fundraising page. Students and their family and friends raised a total of $731 for the Drysdale St Vincent de Paul Chapter.
The evening commenced with an acknowledgement of country by Abigail Valentine-Rawlins (FIRE Carrier) and a prayer and reflection written and led by Isabel Kincaid (Liturgy Captain). Students were welcomed by Isabella Harry (Justice Captain) who then introduced our guest speaker Sammy. Sammy is from the Jesuit Social Services Just Voices Program and shared his personal story and challenges of homelessness. Sammy is also a successful rapper and performed a few of his raps with the students!
Students from Years 7-10 spent the rest of the evening in small groups run by Year 9, 11 and 12 leaders where they learnt about the key issues associated with homelessness including demographics, causes, government funding and Catholic Social Teaching. Students were challenged to reflect on how this new information could inform their thoughts, words and actions when personally responding to homelessness.
Students ate a simple dinner of soup, a ham and cheese sandwich and a muesli bar to simulate a meal provided by a soup van on any given night in Melbourne. Students were randomly allocated a sleeping space in the gym that statistically represented primary, secondary and tertiary states of homelessness in Australia.
Overall, the experience was very rewarding and offered an opportunity to express solidarity for those facing homelessness and provide an insight into the everyday challenges and struggles that is a reality for 116,000 people in Australia.
Alicia Deak Justice and Service Coordinator
The Year 8 cohort took time out of their busy daily routines to go on retreat on either Monday 2nd or Wednesday 4th September at the Monahan Centre in Queenscliff. The theme of the retreat was Loving our Indigenous Neighbour and focused on our invitation and responsibly as students at a Catholic and Jesuit Partnership School to love and treat others as we would expect to be treated, in particular our Indigenous Australian neighbours.
Saint Ignatius of Loyola firmly believed that improving your ability in something requires practice and repetition. He said that if you want to improve your ability to solve maths equations you need to do practice mathematical exercises that exercise the head. If you want to improve your relationship with yourself, others and God, you need to exercise the heart. If you want to improve your ability to play a sport skilfully, you need to engage in skills exercises. If you want to serve others in a more meaningful way you need to practise and exercise giving freely to and not asking for anything in return.
“For pilgrims, strolling, walking, running are exercises in love, in prayer.”- Andrew Bullen SJ
For Ignatius, it was important to be “fit” in these areas, in particular our head, heart, and hands as these determine how we love others and express that love through service to our neighbour. In light of this, students participated in four sessions that reflected the head, heart, hands and body. These sessions explored historical and contemporary challenges that indigenous Australians have witnessed, how our hearts respond to these injustices, how our hands can creatively serve our neighbours, and how our bodies can respond to a call to action.
The day concluded with a Mass said by Fr Gerry Healy SJ whose homily explored the story of the Good Samaritan and the need in our world today to unconditionally love our neighbour. That is, all of humanity regardless of race, gender, ethic background or religion.
Special thanks to staff for leading the sessions, especially Ms. Blair Shaw for her yoga presentation, Ms. Leeanne Irving for her fantastic catering, Fr. Gerry Healy SJ for celebrating the Eucharist and the students for their respectful and attentive listening and participation. It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on living a more just and loving life.
Mrs Deborah Hodge Year 8 Coordinator and Ms Alicia Deak Ignatian Coordinator
The Year 8 cohort took time out of their busy daily routines to go on retreat on either Monday 2nd or Wednesday 4th September at the Monahan Centre in Queenscliff. The theme of the retreat was Loving our Indigenous Neighbour and focused on our invitation and responsibly as students at a Catholic and Jesuit Partnership School to love and treat others as we would expect to be treated, in particular our Indigenous Australian neighbours.
Saint Ignatius of Loyola firmly believed that improving your ability in something requires practice and repetition. He said that if you want to improve your ability to solve maths equations you need to do practice mathematical exercises that exercise the head. If you want to improve your relationship with yourself, others and God, you need to exercise the heart. If you want to improve your ability to play a sport skilfully, you need to engage in skills exercises. If you want to serve others in a more meaningful way you need to practise and exercise giving freely to and not asking for anything in return.
“For pilgrims, strolling, walking, running are exercises in love, in prayer.”- Andrew Bullen SJ
For Ignatius, it was important to be “fit” in these areas, in particular our head, heart, and hands as these determine how we love others and express that love through service to our neighbour. In light of this, students participated in four sessions that reflected the head, heart, hands and body. These sessions explored historical and contemporary challenges that indigenous Australians have witnessed, how our hearts respond to these injustices, how our hands can creatively serve our neighbours, and how our bodies can respond to a call to action.
The day concluded with a Mass said by Fr Gerry Healy SJ whose homily explored the story of the Good Samaritan and the need in our world today to unconditionally love our neighbour. That is, all of humanity regardless of race, gender, ethic background or religion.
Special thanks to staff for leading the sessions, especially Ms. Blair Shaw for her yoga presentation, Ms. Leeanne Irving for her fantastic catering, Fr. Gerry Healy SJ for celebrating the Eucharist and the students for their respectful and attentive listening and participation. It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on living a more just and loving life.
Mrs Deborah Hodge Year 8 Coordinator and Ms Alicia Deak Ignatian Coordinator
At the end of last term, two SICG netball teams participated in the Finals Day of Competition in the Victorian School Netball Championships. This competition was held at the State Netball Hockey Centre in Parkville which is home to the Melbourne Vixens.
The Year 7 & 8 girls and the Year 9 & 10 girls qualified for this day as they won all their matches during the preliminary round in August.
The teams played six and seven games respectively and they mainly played against metropolitan teams. The matches were hotly contested and were played at a fast pace.
The Year 7 & 8 girls played six matches, winning two and losing four. The girls came up against some quality Melbourne schools so I’m sure it was a great experience for them.
The Year 9 & 10 girls performed very well and ended up coming 5th in the State. They played seven matches, winning five and losing two. The girls narrowly missed out on playing in the semi final.
Both teams should be commended on their willingness to win, their desire to never give up and their eagerness to be a part of the school teams.
This competition brings the netball season to a close. I would like to thank all the players, umpires and coaches who have participated in the netball program at Saint Ignatius this year.
Stacey Learmonth Netball Coordinator
At the end of last term, two SICG netball teams participated in the Finals Day of Competition in the Victorian School Netball Championships. This competition was held at the State Netball Hockey Centre in Parkville which is home to the Melbourne Vixens.
The Year 7 & 8 girls and the Year 9 & 10 girls qualified for this day as they won all their matches during the preliminary round in August.
The teams played six and seven games respectively and they mainly played against metropolitan teams. The matches were hotly contested and were played at a fast pace.
The Year 7 & 8 girls played six matches, winning two and losing four. The girls came up against some quality Melbourne schools so I’m sure it was a great experience for them.
The Year 9 & 10 girls performed very well and ended up coming 5th in the State. They played seven matches, winning five and losing two. The girls narrowly missed out on playing in the semi final.
Both teams should be commended on their willingness to win, their desire to never give up and their eagerness to be a part of the school teams.
This competition brings the netball season to a close. I would like to thank all the players, umpires and coaches who have participated in the netball program at Saint Ignatius this year.
Stacey Learmonth Netball Coordinator
The Valedictory 2019 celebrations are being held on Friday 29th November 6.00pm for 6.30pm start to 11.00pm The President’s Room, Geelong Football Club, GMHBA Stadium, Latrobe Terrace, Geelong
Year 12 parents and guardians please refer to the email you received today and book your tickets for the Valedictory Dinner on the Trybooking website using the link provided in the email.
The Valedictory 2019 celebrations are being held on Friday 29th November 6.00pm for 6.30pm start to 11.00pm The President’s Room, Geelong Football Club, GMHBA Stadium, Latrobe Terrace, Geelong
Year 12 parents and guardians please refer to the email you received today and book your tickets for the Valedictory Dinner on the Trybooking website using the link provided in the email.
Bookings still open so don't miss out!
The 'Class of 2009' 10 Year Reunion is being held on Saturday October 12th at Cafe Go.
The event starts at 7pm and the cost per head is $35 which includes finger food and entertainment. Drinks at bar prices.
Bookings can be made at www.trybooking.com/BFNCX
Class of 2009 10 Year Reunion PDF (301 KB)
09-Oct-2019
Bookings still open so don't miss out!
The 'Class of 2009' 10 Year Reunion is being held on Saturday October 12th at Cafe Go.
The event starts at 7pm and the cost per head is $35 which includes finger food and entertainment. Drinks at bar prices.
Bookings can be made at www.trybooking.com/BFNCX
Class of 2009 10 Year Reunion PDF (301 KB)
09-Oct-2019
A PDF of our Canteen Price List can be downloaded here
2019 Canteen Price List (164 KB)
01-Feb-2019
Starting October 14th
Monday 14th
J. Gray, E. Musella, T. McMurray
Tuesday 15th
L. Tigani, M. Jackson, S. Twaits
Wednesday 16th
L. Vella, Needed, Needed, Needed
Thursday 17th
N. Lowther, L. Eastwood, M. White
Friday 18th
S. MacKay, S. Hammond, Needed
Starting October 21st
Monday 21st
T. Smale, L. Grist, E. Don
Tuesday 22nd
R. Murray, N. Robinson, Needed
Wednesday 23rd
L. Vella, S. Johnston, Needed
Thursday 24th
M. White, K. James, S. Peters
Friday 25th
T. Dowd-Hamilton, E. Stokie, Needed
If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258
A PDF of our Canteen Price List can be downloaded here
2019 Canteen Price List (164 KB)
01-Feb-2019
Starting October 14th
Monday 14th
J. Gray, E. Musella, T. McMurray
Tuesday 15th
L. Tigani, M. Jackson, S. Twaits
Wednesday 16th
L. Vella, Needed, Needed, Needed
Thursday 17th
N. Lowther, L. Eastwood, M. White
Friday 18th
S. MacKay, S. Hammond, Needed
Starting October 21st
Monday 21st
T. Smale, L. Grist, E. Don
Tuesday 22nd
R. Murray, N. Robinson, Needed
Wednesday 23rd
L. Vella, S. Johnston, Needed
Thursday 24th
M. White, K. James, S. Peters
Friday 25th
T. Dowd-Hamilton, E. Stokie, Needed
If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258
Book Your Tickets Now!!
"Big Night Out - Guys and Gals" PFA Fashion Fundraiser is Friday October 18th 2019
Tickets can be purchased via trybooking: www.trybooking.com/beqji or from the College front Office.
Please see the article in this newsletter about the night.
Parents and Friends’ Meeting for October 2019
Please come and join us on Tuesday October 15th at 7.00pm in the Food Tech Rooms.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Email your details to us at: sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Even if you can’t make it to the monthly meetings, but think you might be able to be on call to help at the different things we are involved in, please get in touch with us.
Become part of the Parents and Friends’ Association
We invite you to join the Saint Ignatius College Parents and Friends' Association - whether it be attending our monthly meetings, helping out at fundraising events , you can receive some up to date information on events coming up at and around the College by emailing your details to sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Call for nominations for the Parents and Friends' Association Committee
Positions: President, Treasurer and Secretary
Nominations are to be directed to the Principal (Michael Exton) by October 31st. Email Cathy Dykes (PFA Secretary) sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au for nomination form.
Yes! We are selling the Entertainment Book – (2019/2020)
You can still purchase your copy! Please help support Saint Ignatius College by purchasing an Entertainment.
Books are for sale at the College Office or you can email Sandi Clark sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
The Uniform Shop
Please note that Uniform shop will be open every second Wednesday from 2pm to 4 pm.
Term 4 Dates are: October 16th and 30th, November 13th and 27th
We are always seeking Volunteers to help in the uniform shop. If you are available and have time to help out Please email Samantha (Sam) Wells sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au Training is provided.
Book Your Tickets Now!!
"Big Night Out - Guys and Gals" PFA Fashion Fundraiser is Friday October 18th 2019
Tickets can be purchased via trybooking: www.trybooking.com/beqji or from the College front Office.
Please see the article in this newsletter about the night.
Parents and Friends’ Meeting for October 2019
Please come and join us on Tuesday October 15th at 7.00pm in the Food Tech Rooms.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Email your details to us at: sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Even if you can’t make it to the monthly meetings, but think you might be able to be on call to help at the different things we are involved in, please get in touch with us.
Become part of the Parents and Friends’ Association
We invite you to join the Saint Ignatius College Parents and Friends' Association - whether it be attending our monthly meetings, helping out at fundraising events , you can receive some up to date information on events coming up at and around the College by emailing your details to sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Call for nominations for the Parents and Friends' Association Committee
Positions: President, Treasurer and Secretary
Nominations are to be directed to the Principal (Michael Exton) by October 31st. Email Cathy Dykes (PFA Secretary) sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au for nomination form.
Yes! We are selling the Entertainment Book – (2019/2020)
You can still purchase your copy! Please help support Saint Ignatius College by purchasing an Entertainment.
Books are for sale at the College Office or you can email Sandi Clark sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
The Uniform Shop
Please note that Uniform shop will be open every second Wednesday from 2pm to 4 pm.
Term 4 Dates are: October 16th and 30th, November 13th and 27th
We are always seeking Volunteers to help in the uniform shop. If you are available and have time to help out Please email Samantha (Sam) Wells sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au Training is provided.
Book Your Tickets Now!!
The Parent and friends' Association 'Big Night Out - Guys and Gals' is next Friday- October 18th 2019
Tickets can be purchased via trybooking: www.trybooking.com/beqji or from the College front Office.
6.30pm arrival (glass of sparkly – or beer - on arrival); 7.00pm start.
Venue: PIONEER ROOM - St Mary’s Parish Centre - 150 Yarra St, Geelong
We are once again organizing our fun fashion night, but this time for for guys and gals, to make it double the fun. Once again we have teamed up with Montana’s Fashion and Accessories – Portarlington – who is introducing a men’s range to our fashion show.
Tickets are $12 each, and ticket price can be redeemed with any purchase (*one per transaction).
Please note: IMPORTANT!
Your trybooking receipt will need to be redeemed for a numbered ticket (as the ticket itself is a $12 voucher). This can be done by bringing your receipt to the Office to redeem prior to the event, or bringing it on the night to redeem upon entry to the venue.
PFA Big Night Out 2019 (831 KB)
14-Aug-2019
Sponsorship and Donations List (for Raffles and Door Prizes) Please support these businesses in your day to day purcases
We would like to thank everyoner for their genrous support
Piano Bar - $100 voucher
Little Creatures – donated 4 x Tour tickets (value $80 - $20 each)
Flying Brick $100 voucher
Adventure Park – 2 x Summer Season 2019/2020 tickets donated (value $93)
Peninsula Hotel - $50 voucher
Baker's Delight – Drysdale Village - $50 voucher
Bellarine Memories – Gift Hamper
Body Shop at Home 2 x packs - Body Products (value over $250) & Haircare Range (value $50 - $80). (Sam Hargreaves – independent consultant – Body Shop at Home)
Yoga Classes (3 x vouchers – from Be Broomhead – ‘yogaforthepeople’ St Leonard’s)
Pistol Pete's - $25 voucher
Highton Fish & Chips - $50 voucher
Kay (Gibbons) – Geelong Artist (who donated the awesome painting in 2017) is donating a piece of her artwork for our Raffle in 2019.
Cotton On – $50 voucher
Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie – 1kg Mega Chocolate Bar
Dan Murphy's - $25 voucher
Mind Body Salt – 2 x voucher – value $80
Sleek Custom Resin Design – Cheese board - value $50
Plant & Co. – personalized gift box (incl. voucher for message)
Town & Country Pizza – Leopold – voucher
Leopold Pharmacy – Direct Chemist Outlet - hamper
Donations received from College families
Browne Family: $100 cash donation
Wilgrave Family: Bottle of Sparkly
Gordon Family: Hamper Donations
Hay Family: Jellybean Count Donation & Hamper Donations
Sims Family: Bottle of red and 2 bags chocolate for Hamper
Lace Family: canvas painting (bus)
Johnson Family: Hamper/gift items
Book Your Tickets Now!!
The Parent and friends' Association 'Big Night Out - Guys and Gals' is next Friday- October 18th 2019
Tickets can be purchased via trybooking: www.trybooking.com/beqji or from the College front Office.
6.30pm arrival (glass of sparkly – or beer - on arrival); 7.00pm start.
Venue: PIONEER ROOM - St Mary’s Parish Centre - 150 Yarra St, Geelong
We are once again organizing our fun fashion night, but this time for for guys and gals, to make it double the fun. Once again we have teamed up with Montana’s Fashion and Accessories – Portarlington – who is introducing a men’s range to our fashion show.
Tickets are $12 each, and ticket price can be redeemed with any purchase (*one per transaction).
Please note: IMPORTANT!
Your trybooking receipt will need to be redeemed for a numbered ticket (as the ticket itself is a $12 voucher). This can be done by bringing your receipt to the Office to redeem prior to the event, or bringing it on the night to redeem upon entry to the venue.
PFA Big Night Out 2019 (831 KB)
14-Aug-2019
Sponsorship and Donations List (for Raffles and Door Prizes) Please support these businesses in your day to day purcases
We would like to thank everyoner for their genrous support
Piano Bar - $100 voucher
Little Creatures – donated 4 x Tour tickets (value $80 - $20 each)
Flying Brick $100 voucher
Adventure Park – 2 x Summer Season 2019/2020 tickets donated (value $93)
Peninsula Hotel - $50 voucher
Baker's Delight – Drysdale Village - $50 voucher
Bellarine Memories – Gift Hamper
Body Shop at Home 2 x packs - Body Products (value over $250) & Haircare Range (value $50 - $80). (Sam Hargreaves – independent consultant – Body Shop at Home)
Yoga Classes (3 x vouchers – from Be Broomhead – ‘yogaforthepeople’ St Leonard’s)
Pistol Pete's - $25 voucher
Highton Fish & Chips - $50 voucher
Kay (Gibbons) – Geelong Artist (who donated the awesome painting in 2017) is donating a piece of her artwork for our Raffle in 2019.
Cotton On – $50 voucher
Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie – 1kg Mega Chocolate Bar
Dan Murphy's - $25 voucher
Mind Body Salt – 2 x voucher – value $80
Sleek Custom Resin Design – Cheese board - value $50
Plant & Co. – personalized gift box (incl. voucher for message)
Town & Country Pizza – Leopold – voucher
Leopold Pharmacy – Direct Chemist Outlet - hamper
Donations received from College families
Browne Family: $100 cash donation
Wilgrave Family: Bottle of Sparkly
Gordon Family: Hamper Donations
Hay Family: Jellybean Count Donation & Hamper Donations
Sims Family: Bottle of red and 2 bags chocolate for Hamper
Lace Family: canvas painting (bus)
Johnson Family: Hamper/gift items
Open Days a really good opportunity to explore the campus and get a feel for the university or tertiary institution. There are lectures held for the courses of interest and explainations of what you might be studying and how to apply for the course. It is also an opportunity to meet staff and current students and get a feel for the institution you would like to attend.
A list of the VTAC Open days for 2019 can be viewed here:
VTAC Open Days 2019 (634 KB)
12-Jun-2019
Open Days a really good opportunity to explore the campus and get a feel for the university or tertiary institution. There are lectures held for the courses of interest and explainations of what you might be studying and how to apply for the course. It is also an opportunity to meet staff and current students and get a feel for the institution you would like to attend.
A list of the VTAC Open days for 2019 can be viewed here:
VTAC Open Days 2019 (634 KB)
12-Jun-2019
Join Saver Plus and we'll match your savings, dollar for dollar, up to $500 for school costs.
To join Saver Plus, you must be at least 18 years or over, have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself, have regular income from paid employment (you or your partner), have a current Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card and be in receipt of an eligible Commonwealth social security benefit, allowance or payment.
Contact: Your local Saver Plus Coordinator
Phone: 03 5278 8122 Email: GeelongSP@bethany.org.au Web: www.saverplus.org.au
See PDF flyer for details:
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29-May-2019
Join Saver Plus and we'll match your savings, dollar for dollar, up to $500 for school costs.
To join Saver Plus, you must be at least 18 years or over, have a child at school or attend vocational education yourself, have regular income from paid employment (you or your partner), have a current Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card and be in receipt of an eligible Commonwealth social security benefit, allowance or payment.
Contact: Your local Saver Plus Coordinator
Phone: 03 5278 8122 Email: GeelongSP@bethany.org.au Web: www.saverplus.org.au
See PDF flyer for details:
Saver Plus May2019 (1912 KB)
29-May-2019
We do a lot for our kids, because we love them and often they need us. But we forget that one of the best things we can do for our kids is to help them learn to do for themselves and for others.
Do you ask your kids to do chores, to help out on a regular basis? You would be surprised how many parents – who were raised doing chores – don’t ask the same of their kids. If you do give them chores, do you sometimes go behind them and redo the work when they’re done? Don’t! If it’s not done right, get your child to fix it.
When I ask why parents don’t give chores or why they don’t challenge their kids with hard things – and I do, all over the world – parents tell me it’s because kids are too… busy! They’re working their tails off on classwork, teams, clubs, groups, trying to excel at 100 different things! So adults are willing to take on every other responsibility in their lives in order to facilitate these goals. And it’s hurting kids.
We drive them everywhere – fewer teens are seeking drivers’ licences each year. We type their work, do their research and try to buy them anything they or we think might possibly increase their success. We solve every problem and bulldoze over every potential obstacle. And kids accept this as the natural order of things.
We are stepping in front of our kids, when in fact we should be stepping back and allowing our kids to step up.
It’s sounds like tough love, but it’s not. This is parenting. This is making sure that our kids, in just a few short years, don’t still need us to do everything for them. Our kids know that we are expert problem-solvers. Now it’s their turn to step up and learn to help themselves and others.
So how can we let kids step up? Here are a few tips you can try right now with kids of any age.
1. When your child or teen comes to you with a problem, don’t fix it. Say “You’re a good problem-solver. What do you think?” And then listen to the answer.
2. Expect them to fail, and talk about what they’ll do when (not if) that happens.
3. Give them tasks to do that help the whole family (not only themselves) and make sure they do them, until it’s done well. Be patient, but firm.
It’s crucial that you take a step back and let your kids make mistakes and learn from their experiences. You aren’t going to be there in adulthood to clear the obstacles they face or solve the struggles. They eventually will have to make decisions and find solutions on their own and they will be ill-prepared if they weren’t allowed to make those mistakes under supervision while you’re right there to show empathy and give support!
You may be thinking “but what if there’s an emergency and I have to jump in?” Well, first define emergency.
Two percent of the time, kids need an adult to jump in front of them and solve the problem. They need an adult to protect them from a life-threatening issue that overwhelms their internal resources such as when they experience bullying, mental health issues and eating disorders.
The other ninety-eight percent of the time kids need a compassionate adult to take an interest, from a distance, without fixing anything. So step back so that a child or a young person can step up and handle problems and dilemmas themselves.
Michael Grose
Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s the author of 10 books for parents including Thriving! and the bestselling Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It, and his latest release Spoonfed Generation: How to raise independent children.
We do a lot for our kids, because we love them and often they need us. But we forget that one of the best things we can do for our kids is to help them learn to do for themselves and for others.
Do you ask your kids to do chores, to help out on a regular basis? You would be surprised how many parents – who were raised doing chores – don’t ask the same of their kids. If you do give them chores, do you sometimes go behind them and redo the work when they’re done? Don’t! If it’s not done right, get your child to fix it.
When I ask why parents don’t give chores or why they don’t challenge their kids with hard things – and I do, all over the world – parents tell me it’s because kids are too… busy! They’re working their tails off on classwork, teams, clubs, groups, trying to excel at 100 different things! So adults are willing to take on every other responsibility in their lives in order to facilitate these goals. And it’s hurting kids.
We drive them everywhere – fewer teens are seeking drivers’ licences each year. We type their work, do their research and try to buy them anything they or we think might possibly increase their success. We solve every problem and bulldoze over every potential obstacle. And kids accept this as the natural order of things.
We are stepping in front of our kids, when in fact we should be stepping back and allowing our kids to step up.
It’s sounds like tough love, but it’s not. This is parenting. This is making sure that our kids, in just a few short years, don’t still need us to do everything for them. Our kids know that we are expert problem-solvers. Now it’s their turn to step up and learn to help themselves and others.
So how can we let kids step up? Here are a few tips you can try right now with kids of any age.
1. When your child or teen comes to you with a problem, don’t fix it. Say “You’re a good problem-solver. What do you think?” And then listen to the answer.
2. Expect them to fail, and talk about what they’ll do when (not if) that happens.
3. Give them tasks to do that help the whole family (not only themselves) and make sure they do them, until it’s done well. Be patient, but firm.
It’s crucial that you take a step back and let your kids make mistakes and learn from their experiences. You aren’t going to be there in adulthood to clear the obstacles they face or solve the struggles. They eventually will have to make decisions and find solutions on their own and they will be ill-prepared if they weren’t allowed to make those mistakes under supervision while you’re right there to show empathy and give support!
You may be thinking “but what if there’s an emergency and I have to jump in?” Well, first define emergency.
Two percent of the time, kids need an adult to jump in front of them and solve the problem. They need an adult to protect them from a life-threatening issue that overwhelms their internal resources such as when they experience bullying, mental health issues and eating disorders.
The other ninety-eight percent of the time kids need a compassionate adult to take an interest, from a distance, without fixing anything. So step back so that a child or a young person can step up and handle problems and dilemmas themselves.
Michael Grose
Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s the author of 10 books for parents including Thriving! and the bestselling Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It, and his latest release Spoonfed Generation: How to raise independent children.
Local Community and Sporting groups you may be interested in.
Harmonico Filipino with "The Quinals" Youth Band
Special Geelong performance of music and harmony, one day only on Saturday October 19th at Holy Family, 143 Separation Street, Bell Park from 2pm to 3.30pm.
Afternoon tea to follow. Tickets: Adults $20 and Students $10 Children under 16 free when accompanied by an adult.
Harmonico Filipino 2019 PDF (264 KB)
05-Sep-2019
Geelong Regional Libraries 'Mental Health and Young People' Free Mental Health Panels
During National Mental Health Month, Geelong Libraries are hosting four panel sessions that are being held in different branches across the region . The panel will have representatives from headspace, BCYF Family Services, Jigsaw, Bellarine Health Care, Pritchard Health and Barwon Health Carers Services.
The topic of the sessions are three fold – how to recognise the signs of concern when a young person may be struggling with their mental health, where and how to access support for the young person, and how to get support for yourself as the carer.
The sessions are being held at the Torquay, Newcomb, Lara and Belmont branches. Please the flyer below for details and here is the link for people to book into this free community eventhttps://www.grlc.vic.gov.au/whats-on/mental-health-and-young-people
GRL Free Mental Health Panels Term 4 2019 (1535 KB)
08-Oct-2019
City of Greater Geelong Regional Parenting Program
The City of Greater Geelong, in conjuction with other stake holders, presents Parenting Programs which may interest parents and guardians.
In October they are presenting 'Parenting Your Teenager', a six week program commencin October 16th, and 'Flourishing Families', a four week course starting October 22nd.
See the flyers below for more information and booking details.
CoGG Parenting Your Teenager PDF (862 KB)
08-Oct-2019
Ocean Grover Cricket Club
The Ocean Grove cricket club will once again be fielding teams in the girls cricket competition.
We are seeking 5 extra players aged between 9 and 19 to complete our teams. If you would like to give cricket a try please contact Dana at macoda5@gmail.com
What's On in October and November at the Potato Shed!
The Potato Shed have a variety of performances to suit people of all ages. Please find attached the What’s On poster for events coming up in October and November. You are advised to book early as many events sell out.
Potato Shed What's On in October 2019 (712 KB)
10-Oct-2019
Potato Shed What's On in November 2019 (659 KB)
10-Oct-2019
Did your Year 7 students miss their vaccines at school?
See the list below of Immunisation Centres and Hours:
Belmont Community Health Centre
Barwon Health 1-17 Reynolds Road, Belmont, 3216.
(Please note that this is the Barwon Health building, not the Maternal Child Health building)
Wednesday morning (Appointment only) 9 am - 12.30pm
Open sessions (No appointment required) Wed and Friday afternoons 1.30pm - 4.45pm
Saturday morning (Appointment only) 08.30am – 12.15pm
Corio Community Health Centre
Barwon Health 2 Gellibrand St, Corio, 3214.
Every Wednesday 9.30am - 11.45am (No appointment required)
Newtown “Ariston”
245 Pakington St, Newtown, 3220.
1st Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required)
Ocean Grove - Boorai Centre (behind Aquatic Centre)
4-50 Shell Rd, Ocean Grove, 3226.
2nd and 4th Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required)
Newcomb Library meeting room (upstairs)
Corner Wilsons Rd & Bellarine Highway, Newcomb, 3219.
1st and 3rd Friday of each month 9.30 – 11.45am (No appointment required)
Local Community and Sporting groups you may be interested in.
Harmonico Filipino with "The Quinals" Youth Band
Special Geelong performance of music and harmony, one day only on Saturday October 19th at Holy Family, 143 Separation Street, Bell Park from 2pm to 3.30pm.
Afternoon tea to follow. Tickets: Adults $20 and Students $10 Children under 16 free when accompanied by an adult.
Harmonico Filipino 2019 PDF (264 KB)
05-Sep-2019
Geelong Regional Libraries 'Mental Health and Young People' Free Mental Health Panels
During National Mental Health Month, Geelong Libraries are hosting four panel sessions that are being held in different branches across the region . The panel will have representatives from headspace, BCYF Family Services, Jigsaw, Bellarine Health Care, Pritchard Health and Barwon Health Carers Services.
The topic of the sessions are three fold – how to recognise the signs of concern when a young person may be struggling with their mental health, where and how to access support for the young person, and how to get support for yourself as the carer.
The sessions are being held at the Torquay, Newcomb, Lara and Belmont branches. Please the flyer below for details and here is the link for people to book into this free community eventhttps://www.grlc.vic.gov.au/whats-on/mental-health-and-young-people
GRL Free Mental Health Panels Term 4 2019 (1535 KB)
08-Oct-2019
City of Greater Geelong Regional Parenting Program
The City of Greater Geelong, in conjuction with other stake holders, presents Parenting Programs which may interest parents and guardians.
In October they are presenting 'Parenting Your Teenager', a six week program commencin October 16th, and 'Flourishing Families', a four week course starting October 22nd.
See the flyers below for more information and booking details.
CoGG Parenting Your Teenager PDF (862 KB)
08-Oct-2019
Ocean Grover Cricket Club
The Ocean Grove cricket club will once again be fielding teams in the girls cricket competition.
We are seeking 5 extra players aged between 9 and 19 to complete our teams. If you would like to give cricket a try please contact Dana at macoda5@gmail.com
What's On in October and November at the Potato Shed!
The Potato Shed have a variety of performances to suit people of all ages. Please find attached the What’s On poster for events coming up in October and November. You are advised to book early as many events sell out.
Potato Shed What's On in October 2019 (712 KB)
10-Oct-2019
Potato Shed What's On in November 2019 (659 KB)
10-Oct-2019
Did your Year 7 students miss their vaccines at school?
See the list below of Immunisation Centres and Hours:
Belmont Community Health Centre
Barwon Health 1-17 Reynolds Road, Belmont, 3216.
(Please note that this is the Barwon Health building, not the Maternal Child Health building)
Wednesday morning (Appointment only) 9 am - 12.30pm
Open sessions (No appointment required) Wed and Friday afternoons 1.30pm - 4.45pm
Saturday morning (Appointment only) 08.30am – 12.15pm
Corio Community Health Centre
Barwon Health 2 Gellibrand St, Corio, 3214.
Every Wednesday 9.30am - 11.45am (No appointment required)
Newtown “Ariston”
245 Pakington St, Newtown, 3220.
1st Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required)
Ocean Grove - Boorai Centre (behind Aquatic Centre)
4-50 Shell Rd, Ocean Grove, 3226.
2nd and 4th Friday of each month 9.30am -11.45am (No appointment required)
Newcomb Library meeting room (upstairs)
Corner Wilsons Rd & Bellarine Highway, Newcomb, 3219.
1st and 3rd Friday of each month 9.30 – 11.45am (No appointment required)
Bell Park Parish
Holy Family 147 Separation St, Bell Park, VIC 3215
Sunday: 8.00am, 9.30am, 11.00am Croatian, 12.15pm Slovenian 2nd Sunday Only
Ss Peter & Paul’s Cnr Mercer & Malone St, Geelong West, VIC 3218
Saturday: 5.00pm Vigil
Holy Spirit Cnr Bostock Ave & Nambool St, Manifold Heights, VIC 3218
Sunday: 11.00am
Belmont Parish
St Bernard’s 74 Fryers Rd, Belmont, VIC 3216
Sunday: 9.00am, 10.30am
Saturday: 6.30pm Vigil
Corio and Lara Parish
St Francis Xavier 143 Bacchus Marsh Rd, Corio, VIC 3214
Sunday: 10.30am
Saturday: 7.00pm Vigil
St Anthony’s Kees Road, Lara, VIC 3212
Sunday: 9.00am
Drysdale Parish
St Thomas Peninsula Drive, Drysdale, VIC 3222
Sunday: 9.00am
St Patrick’s 10 - 14 Harding St, Portarlington, VIC 3223
Sunday: 9.00am
St Phillip & St James 1345 Murraduc Rd, St Leonards, VIC 3223
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Lumen Christi 66 Kensington Road, Leopold, VIC 3224
Sunday: 10.30am
Geelong Parish
St Mary of the Angels Basilica 150 Yarra St, Geelong, VIC 3220
Sunday: 7.30am, 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.15pm Polish, 5.30pm
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Grovedale, Anglesea and Torquay Parish
Nazareth 10 Griffith St, Grovedale, VIC 3216
Sunday: 10.30am
St Therese’s 43a Surfcoast Highway, Torquay, VIC 3228
Sunday: 8.45am
St Christopher’s 72 Bingley Parade, Anglesea, VIC 3230
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Meredith Parish
St Joseph’s 28 Lawler St, Meredith, VIC 3333
Sunday: 11.00am Alternate Sunday
Sacred Heart 70 Hamilton Highway, Inverleigh, VIC3321
Sunday: 9.00am except last Sunday of the month when it will be at Bannockburn gymnasium
St Brigid’s 2439 Ballan Road, Anakie, VIC 3221
Sunday: 11.00am Alternate Sunday
St John the Baptist 4 Harding St, Winchelsea, VIC 3230
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
St John the Evangelist 24 High Street, Bannockburn, VIC 3331
Sunday: 9.00am Mass in the Stadium last Sunday of the month
Queenscliff Parish
Holy Family 101 Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads 3227
Saturday: 6.00 pm
Our Lady Star of the Sea 68 John Dory Drive, Ocean Grove 3226
Sunday: 9.00 am
Holy Trinity 34 Stevens Street, Queenscliff 3225
Sunday: 11:00 am
Bell Park Parish
Holy Family 147 Separation St, Bell Park, VIC 3215
Sunday: 8.00am, 9.30am, 11.00am Croatian, 12.15pm Slovenian 2nd Sunday Only
Ss Peter & Paul’s Cnr Mercer & Malone St, Geelong West, VIC 3218
Saturday: 5.00pm Vigil
Holy Spirit Cnr Bostock Ave & Nambool St, Manifold Heights, VIC 3218
Sunday: 11.00am
Belmont Parish
St Bernard’s 74 Fryers Rd, Belmont, VIC 3216
Sunday: 9.00am, 10.30am
Saturday: 6.30pm Vigil
Corio and Lara Parish
St Francis Xavier 143 Bacchus Marsh Rd, Corio, VIC 3214
Sunday: 10.30am
Saturday: 7.00pm Vigil
St Anthony’s Kees Road, Lara, VIC 3212
Sunday: 9.00am
Drysdale Parish
St Thomas Peninsula Drive, Drysdale, VIC 3222
Sunday: 9.00am
St Patrick’s 10 - 14 Harding St, Portarlington, VIC 3223
Sunday: 9.00am
St Phillip & St James 1345 Murraduc Rd, St Leonards, VIC 3223
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Lumen Christi 66 Kensington Road, Leopold, VIC 3224
Sunday: 10.30am
Geelong Parish
St Mary of the Angels Basilica 150 Yarra St, Geelong, VIC 3220
Sunday: 7.30am, 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.15pm Polish, 5.30pm
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Grovedale, Anglesea and Torquay Parish
Nazareth 10 Griffith St, Grovedale, VIC 3216
Sunday: 10.30am
St Therese’s 43a Surfcoast Highway, Torquay, VIC 3228
Sunday: 8.45am
St Christopher’s 72 Bingley Parade, Anglesea, VIC 3230
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
Meredith Parish
St Joseph’s 28 Lawler St, Meredith, VIC 3333
Sunday: 11.00am Alternate Sunday
Sacred Heart 70 Hamilton Highway, Inverleigh, VIC3321
Sunday: 9.00am except last Sunday of the month when it will be at Bannockburn gymnasium
St Brigid’s 2439 Ballan Road, Anakie, VIC 3221
Sunday: 11.00am Alternate Sunday
St John the Baptist 4 Harding St, Winchelsea, VIC 3230
Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil
St John the Evangelist 24 High Street, Bannockburn, VIC 3331
Sunday: 9.00am Mass in the Stadium last Sunday of the month
Queenscliff Parish
Holy Family 101 Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads 3227
Saturday: 6.00 pm
Our Lady Star of the Sea 68 John Dory Drive, Ocean Grove 3226
Sunday: 9.00 am
Holy Trinity 34 Stevens Street, Queenscliff 3225
Sunday: 11:00 am
There have been an incredible number of wonderful events and activities in our College in the last fortnight and I thank the staff who have given so generously of their time to support all these activities.
On behalf of the Principal
I write on behalf of our Principal Michael Exton for this Newsletter edition.
There have been an incredible number of wonderful events and activities in our College in the last fortnight and I thank the staff who have given so generously of their time to support all these activities. Congratulations and thank you to the hundreds of students who have put themselves forward and been involved in so many activities, and where the opportunity arose for some, they have represented our College with distinction.
I would especially highlight three events:
1. “PREMIERS” Herald Sun Shield – First XVIII Football (boys)
Congratulations to the Senior Boys Football team who are the first Saint Ignatius Team to win the Senior Herald Sun Shield Competition (Division Two). They played extremely well to win the Grand Final against Westbourne Grammar by 100 points. The First XVIII Coach, Joe Mc Lean, has done a tremendous job with the team to get them through all the lead-up games and to then perform so well in the Grand Final. Well done boys – we are so proud.
For further information see the College Facebook page and the Geelong Advertiser (12th September).
2. College Musical Production - “The School of Rock”
This week is PRODUCTION WEEK at the College and there are several performances across a number of days of “The School of Rock” at the GPAC.
Throughout the whole of this term the staff and students have been rehearsing every Sunday, every Monday after school and there have been other times each week when various groups of the cast have been doing extra practice.
I sincerely hope you have the opportunity to see the show and marvel at the talents of the students.
Thank you so much to all the staff who have been involved and given such an enormous amount of time to support the students and ensure the show was ready for this week of performances.
The main roles undertaken by staff for “The School of Rock” are as follows:
Producer: Marina Brown
Director: Rhea Walker, assisted by student Noah Gullan.
Assistant Producer: Sam Windmill
Musical Director: Linda Pape
Conductor: Veronica Marrie
Choreographer: Kate Lehmann, supported by student William Palmer.
Costume Coordinator: Kerry Horbowsky
Production Manager: Attel Martschinke
The Director, Marina Brown, also acknowledges the invaluable assistance of staff members: Ben Zanghi, Paul James, Alex Simpson, Laura Taylor-Payne, and Tony Berryman-Long; Parent: Christine Johnston and Student: Billy Souflas.
Thank you very much to many other staff who also support the Production by giving up their time for duties like helping out backstage, in the Green room, selling programs etc during the performances.
We are also extremely grateful for the support of many parents as well as the Parents and Friends Association.
It truly is a whole College event.
3. RUOkDay
The College recognized the National Day of Action for RUOK? By holding a range of activities on RUOkDay on Thursday 12th September.
Staff and students were encouraged to wear a splash of yellow in support. Students wore items such as yellow shoelaces, ribbons, ties, beanies etc and many staff wore the official
RUOkDay yellow T-shirt and a yellow RUOkDay wrist band.
The Wellbeing Captain, Nikita Page, and the Student Wellbeing Team (Olivia Whitehead, Sally Barnard and Sarah Somerset) organised a range of events including a BBQ, a Staff v. Student game of dodgeball and a tattoo stand.
Mental health is an incredibly important issue in our modern society, not only for the young people in our care here at the College but also for many adults as well. We are all encouraged to start a conversation by simply asking someone RUOk?
How to start a conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDcRueQyn8E
• One in five (20%) Australians aged 16-85 experience a mental illness in any year
• Almost half (45%) of Australians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime
• The onset of mental illness is typically around mid-to-late adolescence and Australian youth (18- 24 years old) have the highest prevalence of mental illness than any other age group
• 54% of people with mental illness do not access any treatment
• Every day, at least six Australians die from suicide and a further thirty people will attempt to take their own life
If this information raises issues for you help can be found at:
RUOk? https://www.ruok.org.au
Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support
Lifeline https://www.lifeline.org.au Lifeline Helpline: 13 11 14
Staffing
We have had a staffing change this week as we farewell Mr Ben Collyer who has taken up a position at St Bernard’s Essendon as the Camp Manager for their site on the Great Ocean Rd. Mr Collyer has been a Science and PE teacher as well as the previous Year 9 Year Level Coordinator at our College and he was instrumental in the transition to a whole new style of camp for Year 9s by establishing a partnership for the College with OEG.
We thank Mr Collyer for his years at St Ignatius and we wish him and his family all the best as he takes on his new and exciting role at St Bernard’s.
We welcome onto the staff Mr Cameron Fennell who will be taking Mr Collyer’s classes for the remainder of this year. Mr Fennell has been teaching at Emmanuel College Point Cook for several years and he has recently enjoyed some overseas travel.
Thoughts and prayers
A few staff members have suffered family bereavements in recent weeks and as a College community we offer them our thoughts and prayers at this very sad and tragic time for them and their families.
Blessings and best wishes,
Paul Lewis
Deputy Principal.
On behalf of the Principal
I write on behalf of our Principal Michael Exton for this Newsletter edition.
There have been an incredible number of wonderful events and activities in our College in the last fortnight and I thank the staff who have given so generously of their time to support all these activities. Congratulations and thank you to the hundreds of students who have put themselves forward and been involved in so many activities, and where the opportunity arose for some, they have represented our College with distinction.
I would especially highlight three events:
1. “PREMIERS” Herald Sun Shield – First XVIII Football (boys)
Congratulations to the Senior Boys Football team who are the first Saint Ignatius Team to win the Senior Herald Sun Shield Competition (Division Two). They played extremely well to win the Grand Final against Westbourne Grammar by 100 points. The First XVIII Coach, Joe Mc Lean, has done a tremendous job with the team to get them through all the lead-up games and to then perform so well in the Grand Final. Well done boys – we are so proud.
For further information see the College Facebook page and the Geelong Advertiser (12th September).
2. College Musical Production - “The School of Rock”
This week is PRODUCTION WEEK at the College and there are several performances across a number of days of “The School of Rock” at the GPAC.
Throughout the whole of this term the staff and students have been rehearsing every Sunday, every Monday after school and there have been other times each week when various groups of the cast have been doing extra practice.
I sincerely hope you have the opportunity to see the show and marvel at the talents of the students.
Thank you so much to all the staff who have been involved and given such an enormous amount of time to support the students and ensure the show was ready for this week of performances.
The main roles undertaken by staff for “The School of Rock” are as follows:
Producer: Marina Brown
Director: Rhea Walker, assisted by student Noah Gullan.
Assistant Producer: Sam Windmill
Musical Director: Linda Pape
Conductor: Veronica Marrie
Choreographer: Kate Lehmann, supported by student William Palmer.
Costume Coordinator: Kerry Horbowsky
Production Manager: Attel Martschinke
The Director, Marina Brown, also acknowledges the invaluable assistance of staff members: Ben Zanghi, Paul James, Alex Simpson, Laura Taylor-Payne, and Tony Berryman-Long; Parent: Christine Johnston and Student: Billy Souflas.
Thank you very much to many other staff who also support the Production by giving up their time for duties like helping out backstage, in the Green room, selling programs etc during the performances.
We are also extremely grateful for the support of many parents as well as the Parents and Friends Association.
It truly is a whole College event.
3. RUOkDay
The College recognized the National Day of Action for RUOK? By holding a range of activities on RUOkDay on Thursday 12th September.
Staff and students were encouraged to wear a splash of yellow in support. Students wore items such as yellow shoelaces, ribbons, ties, beanies etc and many staff wore the official
RUOkDay yellow T-shirt and a yellow RUOkDay wrist band.
The Wellbeing Captain, Nikita Page, and the Student Wellbeing Team (Olivia Whitehead, Sally Barnard and Sarah Somerset) organised a range of events including a BBQ, a Staff v. Student game of dodgeball and a tattoo stand.
Mental health is an incredibly important issue in our modern society, not only for the young people in our care here at the College but also for many adults as well. We are all encouraged to start a conversation by simply asking someone RUOk?
How to start a conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDcRueQyn8E
• One in five (20%) Australians aged 16-85 experience a mental illness in any year
• Almost half (45%) of Australians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime
• The onset of mental illness is typically around mid-to-late adolescence and Australian youth (18- 24 years old) have the highest prevalence of mental illness than any other age group
• 54% of people with mental illness do not access any treatment
• Every day, at least six Australians die from suicide and a further thirty people will attempt to take their own life
If this information raises issues for you help can be found at:
RUOk? https://www.ruok.org.au
Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support
Lifeline https://www.lifeline.org.au Lifeline Helpline: 13 11 14
Staffing
We have had a staffing change this week as we farewell Mr Ben Collyer who has taken up a position at St Bernard’s Essendon as the Camp Manager for their site on the Great Ocean Rd. Mr Collyer has been a Science and PE teacher as well as the previous Year 9 Year Level Coordinator at our College and he was instrumental in the transition to a whole new style of camp for Year 9s by establishing a partnership for the College with OEG.
We thank Mr Collyer for his years at St Ignatius and we wish him and his family all the best as he takes on his new and exciting role at St Bernard’s.
We welcome onto the staff Mr Cameron Fennell who will be taking Mr Collyer’s classes for the remainder of this year. Mr Fennell has been teaching at Emmanuel College Point Cook for several years and he has recently enjoyed some overseas travel.
Thoughts and prayers
A few staff members have suffered family bereavements in recent weeks and as a College community we offer them our thoughts and prayers at this very sad and tragic time for them and their families.
Blessings and best wishes,
Paul Lewis
Deputy Principal.
At the College this week we have been exploring ways in which we can remove the stigma that still surrounds mental health illnesses. We have reflected upon how we all have a role to play in ensuring that all are cared for and supported. The simple question “R U OK?”, is a catch phrase and ice breaker that seeks to open up a conversation or encourage people that it’s ok to not be travelling well and that reaching out is a sign of strength. This year the week has been particularly confronting personally due to the tragic suicide of a member of my extended family.
We all suffer the effects of mental health illness and suicide. Unfortunately, my experience is not unique. In society there is sense of failure or shame for those who “can’t cope”. Life is difficult and we are impacted by the things occurring around us or to us we suffer. Throughout our lives we move up and down a mental health continuum. There are times when our mental health is very good. Times when we wrestle with mental health illness and for almost half of us we will, for a period of time, experience a mental health illness. For some hope disappears and in their pain they cannot see any way out. Suicide is the leading cause of death among young Australians. Annually “350 young people aged 15–24 take their own lives every year – more than die on the roads. For every youth suicide, there are 100 to 200 more attempts”.
Mental health illnesses are common and a conversation is needed if we are to improve the situation. For young people the effects of social, physical and family changes during adolescence can make the movement up and down the mental health continuum rapid and confusing. This is ‘normal’ and needs to be understood. The report into the Mental Health of Children and Adolescents (2015) is unsettling to read. The number of young people experiencing mental health illness at the serious or chronic end of the continuum, engaging in self harm and suicide has increased since the last report. Although many who experienced mental health problems sought help, a significant percentage were unable to get the support or services required or did not reach out.
In our Church there is still much to be done in this area. Pastoral care is the lived aspect of Jesus’ Gospel ministry and ‘we’ do it very well. There are numerous Catholic organisations that support people in ways that help lessen the pressures of life and others that support people and families to develop supportive relationships and networks. At the College our staff are supportive and compassionate. Our wellbeing team, year level coordinators and home room teachers are highly experienced and trained the professionals who work as a team to identify, refer and support students in this area.
In our Church though there is much theological work yet to be done in regard to the healing miracles of those possessed by ‘demons’. There are numerous accounts in the Gospels of Jesus healing people with mental illness. Sadly, these miracles have not yet been afforded the scholarly attention of other healing miracles. It is easy to believe that Jesus healed the lepers, the blind and those with physical afflictions. But it’s less common for us to understand or believe what occurred when Jesus healed the ‘possessed’. In reality the accounts are quite simple. Although we are still exploring the mind and quantifying what causes mental illness and how the brain in fact functions we can apply a modern understanding on the scriptural text.
In Jesus’ time physical and mental illness were not understood. Jesus knews that he had the power to heal and was compassionate to all who suffered or were excluded from society. In Jesus’ time demons were thought to be the cause of mental illness. In a way this imagery is in fact quite helpful. Demons are dark and powerful spirits that act upon people. Demons cause misery and are very hard to get rid of. Demons are not of God, they torment the person, causing pain and suffering for the person afflicted.
The imagery of the word demon is actually an excellent illustration of what a mental health illness is. Unpacking this term helps the reader understand what actually occurred in the Gospel. Jesus, the Son of God, was a great healer. He felt a deep compassion for those who suffered. He healed physical disabilities and illness. He healed many who had mental health illnesses. For Jesus physical and mental illness was the same. Suffering is suffering and he actively encountered these people in his time and healed them.
In contemplating the Gospel accounts in a modern way we observe that for Jesus there was no stigma. He did not cure only physical illness. He understood the darkness and pain that mental health illnesses had on the young and old. He showed through his actions that there was a better way. We can learn from him and act as he did with the abilities we have.
Our Church and society generally have lived the Gospel message well but have failed to truly act out his teaching in this area. The lack of scholarly work on the healing miracles regarding mental health illnesses is indicative of the stigma that silently informs a view that this area is too hard to understand. For some an archaic simplistic literal interpretation of the accounts inform their view of those who suffer. At Saint Ignatius College we seek to educate our students that the text is not only the inspired Word of God but a complex text that needs to be understood, considered deeply and be applied to modern contexts. It may well be that some of our students will enter into Biblical Studies and shed more light upon how these accounts may inform our community and our Church.
Society is still developing language and behaviours that will lead to change in the way people view mental health illness and how we support those who suffer. Our efforts as a community this week make use of a number secular resources. The question R U OK? and wearing a splash of yellow are small actions that can help us build a more compassionate and supportive community. As a community of faith we can also pray for healing for those who suffer and for the courage to encounter the afflicted. Importantly we can pray for the souls of those who were unable to find peace in this life. We can pray that they rest eternally in the tender embrace of God and may one day be held also by those who so desperately wish they could today. As a community we can make a difference.
Yours in Jesus Christ, our healer,
Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator
If you or anyone you know needs help:
• Lifeline on 13 11 14
• Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
• MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
• Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
• Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36
• Headspace on 1800 650 890
• ReachOut at au.reachout.com
At the College this week we have been exploring ways in which we can remove the stigma that still surrounds mental health illnesses. We have reflected upon how we all have a role to play in ensuring that all are cared for and supported. The simple question “R U OK?”, is a catch phrase and ice breaker that seeks to open up a conversation or encourage people that it’s ok to not be travelling well and that reaching out is a sign of strength. This year the week has been particularly confronting personally due to the tragic suicide of a member of my extended family.
We all suffer the effects of mental health illness and suicide. Unfortunately, my experience is not unique. In society there is sense of failure or shame for those who “can’t cope”. Life is difficult and we are impacted by the things occurring around us or to us we suffer. Throughout our lives we move up and down a mental health continuum. There are times when our mental health is very good. Times when we wrestle with mental health illness and for almost half of us we will, for a period of time, experience a mental health illness. For some hope disappears and in their pain they cannot see any way out. Suicide is the leading cause of death among young Australians. Annually “350 young people aged 15–24 take their own lives every year – more than die on the roads. For every youth suicide, there are 100 to 200 more attempts”.
Mental health illnesses are common and a conversation is needed if we are to improve the situation. For young people the effects of social, physical and family changes during adolescence can make the movement up and down the mental health continuum rapid and confusing. This is ‘normal’ and needs to be understood. The report into the Mental Health of Children and Adolescents (2015) is unsettling to read. The number of young people experiencing mental health illness at the serious or chronic end of the continuum, engaging in self harm and suicide has increased since the last report. Although many who experienced mental health problems sought help, a significant percentage were unable to get the support or services required or did not reach out.
In our Church there is still much to be done in this area. Pastoral care is the lived aspect of Jesus’ Gospel ministry and ‘we’ do it very well. There are numerous Catholic organisations that support people in ways that help lessen the pressures of life and others that support people and families to develop supportive relationships and networks. At the College our staff are supportive and compassionate. Our wellbeing team, year level coordinators and home room teachers are highly experienced and trained the professionals who work as a team to identify, refer and support students in this area.
In our Church though there is much theological work yet to be done in regard to the healing miracles of those possessed by ‘demons’. There are numerous accounts in the Gospels of Jesus healing people with mental illness. Sadly, these miracles have not yet been afforded the scholarly attention of other healing miracles. It is easy to believe that Jesus healed the lepers, the blind and those with physical afflictions. But it’s less common for us to understand or believe what occurred when Jesus healed the ‘possessed’. In reality the accounts are quite simple. Although we are still exploring the mind and quantifying what causes mental illness and how the brain in fact functions we can apply a modern understanding on the scriptural text.
In Jesus’ time physical and mental illness were not understood. Jesus knews that he had the power to heal and was compassionate to all who suffered or were excluded from society. In Jesus’ time demons were thought to be the cause of mental illness. In a way this imagery is in fact quite helpful. Demons are dark and powerful spirits that act upon people. Demons cause misery and are very hard to get rid of. Demons are not of God, they torment the person, causing pain and suffering for the person afflicted.
The imagery of the word demon is actually an excellent illustration of what a mental health illness is. Unpacking this term helps the reader understand what actually occurred in the Gospel. Jesus, the Son of God, was a great healer. He felt a deep compassion for those who suffered. He healed physical disabilities and illness. He healed many who had mental health illnesses. For Jesus physical and mental illness was the same. Suffering is suffering and he actively encountered these people in his time and healed them.
In contemplating the Gospel accounts in a modern way we observe that for Jesus there was no stigma. He did not cure only physical illness. He understood the darkness and pain that mental health illnesses had on the young and old. He showed through his actions that there was a better way. We can learn from him and act as he did with the abilities we have.
Our Church and society generally have lived the Gospel message well but have failed to truly act out his teaching in this area. The lack of scholarly work on the healing miracles regarding mental health illnesses is indicative of the stigma that silently informs a view that this area is too hard to understand. For some an archaic simplistic literal interpretation of the accounts inform their view of those who suffer. At Saint Ignatius College we seek to educate our students that the text is not only the inspired Word of God but a complex text that needs to be understood, considered deeply and be applied to modern contexts. It may well be that some of our students will enter into Biblical Studies and shed more light upon how these accounts may inform our community and our Church.
Society is still developing language and behaviours that will lead to change in the way people view mental health illness and how we support those who suffer. Our efforts as a community this week make use of a number secular resources. The question R U OK? and wearing a splash of yellow are small actions that can help us build a more compassionate and supportive community. As a community of faith we can also pray for healing for those who suffer and for the courage to encounter the afflicted. Importantly we can pray for the souls of those who were unable to find peace in this life. We can pray that they rest eternally in the tender embrace of God and may one day be held also by those who so desperately wish they could today. As a community we can make a difference.
Yours in Jesus Christ, our healer,
Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator
If you or anyone you know needs help:
• Lifeline on 13 11 14
• Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
• MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
• Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
• Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36
• Headspace on 1800 650 890
• ReachOut at au.reachout.com
Saint Ignatius College is delighted to present the musical production of ‘School of Rock’, to be performed at GPAC’s Playhouse Theatre starting tonight September 12th with the performance starting at 7pm.
Based on the hilarious hit movie, this new musical follows dropout Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. But Dewey isn’t going to teach them algebra or arithmetic, oh no. These kids are going to learn what it takes to become the most awesome rock ‘n’ roll band of all time! But can his new group win the Battle of the Bands without being schooled by their parents and headmistresses, or will Dewey have to face the music?
Purchase tickets to this wonderful production via the GPAC website.
Click here to make a booking: https://www.gpac.org.au/event/1229/school-of-rock
Show times are as follows:
Thursday 12th September 7:00pm
Friday 13th September 7:00pm
Saturday 14th September 12:00pm
Saturday 14th September 5:00pm
Ticket pricing:
Adult $36
Concession/Student: $26
Child $20
Saint Ignatius College is delighted to present the musical production of ‘School of Rock’, to be performed at GPAC’s Playhouse Theatre starting tonight September 12th with the performance starting at 7pm.
Based on the hilarious hit movie, this new musical follows dropout Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. But Dewey isn’t going to teach them algebra or arithmetic, oh no. These kids are going to learn what it takes to become the most awesome rock ‘n’ roll band of all time! But can his new group win the Battle of the Bands without being schooled by their parents and headmistresses, or will Dewey have to face the music?
Purchase tickets to this wonderful production via the GPAC website.
Click here to make a booking: https://www.gpac.org.au/event/1229/school-of-rock
Show times are as follows:
Thursday 12th September 7:00pm
Friday 13th September 7:00pm
Saturday 14th September 12:00pm
Saturday 14th September 5:00pm
Ticket pricing:
Adult $36
Concession/Student: $26
Child $20
On Monday the 2nd of September the Saint Ignatius Year 9 Italian students joined in the St Thomas Italian Day.
The older students were outstanding in the way they interacted with the primary schoolers and helped them with their Italian language learning in a number of activities.
These included: mosaic making, stained glass window and Tower of Pisa craft, bocce, mini soccer and Leonardo da Vinci “Crack the Code”. Thank you to all the Year 9s for a fantastic day!
Christian Berti
On Monday the 2nd of September the Saint Ignatius Year 9 Italian students joined in the St Thomas Italian Day.
The older students were outstanding in the way they interacted with the primary schoolers and helped them with their Italian language learning in a number of activities.
These included: mosaic making, stained glass window and Tower of Pisa craft, bocce, mini soccer and Leonardo da Vinci “Crack the Code”. Thank you to all the Year 9s for a fantastic day!
Christian Berti
This prestigious award will be presented at Mosaic, Thursday 21st November, 2019 at Costa Hall.
Graduates of Saint Ignatius College Geelong -SICG Old Ignatians- are encouraged to nominate themselves or others.
Based on the following criteria:
Deemed to be living up to the SICG school motto and the Jesuit ethos, ‘Amare et Servire - To Love and to Serve’.
Please respond in 100 words or more explaining why your nominee- yourself or another Old Ignatian- meet this criteria.
We welcome all nominations.
We are grateful for this annual award, made possible by the generous contribution of the Association of the St. Patrick’s Old Collegians–SPOCA.
St. Patrick’s College, East Melbourne, was the first Jesuit School in Australia begun in 1854.
Nominations close: October 1st, 2019
Please email nominations to:
sicgalumni@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Subject: Alumni award Nomination 2019.
Previous recipients:
| Year | Name | Year 12 class | |
| 2016 | Chelsea Quigley | Class of 2013 | Community service overseas |
| 2017 | Chloe McDowell | Class of 2013 | Community service |
| 2018 | Joshua Smith | Class of 2014 | Local Community service |
Please share this with your old SICG friends to maximise potential nominees.
This prestigious award will be presented at Mosaic, Thursday 21st November, 2019 at Costa Hall.
Graduates of Saint Ignatius College Geelong -SICG Old Ignatians- are encouraged to nominate themselves or others.
Based on the following criteria:
Deemed to be living up to the SICG school motto and the Jesuit ethos, ‘Amare et Servire - To Love and to Serve’.
Please respond in 100 words or more explaining why your nominee- yourself or another Old Ignatian- meet this criteria.
We welcome all nominations.
We are grateful for this annual award, made possible by the generous contribution of the Association of the St. Patrick’s Old Collegians–SPOCA.
St. Patrick’s College, East Melbourne, was the first Jesuit School in Australia begun in 1854.
Nominations close: October 1st, 2019
Please email nominations to:
sicgalumni@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Subject: Alumni award Nomination 2019.
Previous recipients:
| Year | Name | Year 12 class | |
| 2016 | Chelsea Quigley | Class of 2013 | Community service overseas |
| 2017 | Chloe McDowell | Class of 2013 | Community service |
| 2018 | Joshua Smith | Class of 2014 | Local Community service |
Please share this with your old SICG friends to maximise potential nominees.
A fabulous reunion was held last Friday 6th September at the Geelong Hotel which was all decked out with blue, red and white balloons, the proud alumni banner and some memorabilia of the year much of which was provided by the teachers.
Lots of reminiscing, catching up and re-connecting while the 2014 Year 12 video was playing in the background much to the fascination and enjoyment of all.
A number of the cohort are still studying and the others now fully immersed in their careers.
Teachers as well enjoyed hearing all about what’s been happening with everyone in the past 5 years.
Molly Cathcart, College Co-captain and now year level Rep is to be congratulated on her organisation and communication with everyone leading to really good attendance.
A number of the cohort are now interested in being part of the new Alumni association which will enable the Class of 2014 to continue to be well-connected to each other and the College.
Can’t wait for the whole year Class of 2014 catch up again at 10-year reunion in 2024!
Mrs. Claire Hewitt
Saint Ignatius College Development Manager
A fabulous reunion was held last Friday 6th September at the Geelong Hotel which was all decked out with blue, red and white balloons, the proud alumni banner and some memorabilia of the year much of which was provided by the teachers.
Lots of reminiscing, catching up and re-connecting while the 2014 Year 12 video was playing in the background much to the fascination and enjoyment of all.
A number of the cohort are still studying and the others now fully immersed in their careers.
Teachers as well enjoyed hearing all about what’s been happening with everyone in the past 5 years.
Molly Cathcart, College Co-captain and now year level Rep is to be congratulated on her organisation and communication with everyone leading to really good attendance.
A number of the cohort are now interested in being part of the new Alumni association which will enable the Class of 2014 to continue to be well-connected to each other and the College.
Can’t wait for the whole year Class of 2014 catch up again at 10-year reunion in 2024!
Mrs. Claire Hewitt
Saint Ignatius College Development Manager
First meeting:
Sunday 15th September at 3pm at Little Creatures.
A get-together for about an hour or so to develop some ideas and plans to progress a SICG OLD IGNATIANS Association.
We welcome Dean O'Brien (Class of 2018) as President, Alison Sinadinos (Class of 2005) as Vice-President and Matthew Crane ( Class of 2008) as Secretary.
Gradually we are filling the committee with Year Level Reps, Chapter reps-regions and other portfolios as well as having general committee members. It’s your Alumni body-what do you want it to do for you? What things would make it work well?
Please consider joining the committee.
Email: sicgalumni@ignatius.vic.edu.au
It is early days yet but it will be good to get the ball rolling and forging ahead with developing a really strong Alumni association.
Pencil this in! The committee will be invited as special guests at the November Opening of the new fantastic and -you-won’t-believe-it- new gym/hall that will seat 1500 and a New year 9 centre.
First meeting:
Sunday 15th September at 3pm at Little Creatures.
A get-together for about an hour or so to develop some ideas and plans to progress a SICG OLD IGNATIANS Association.
We welcome Dean O'Brien (Class of 2018) as President, Alison Sinadinos (Class of 2005) as Vice-President and Matthew Crane ( Class of 2008) as Secretary.
Gradually we are filling the committee with Year Level Reps, Chapter reps-regions and other portfolios as well as having general committee members. It’s your Alumni body-what do you want it to do for you? What things would make it work well?
Please consider joining the committee.
Email: sicgalumni@ignatius.vic.edu.au
It is early days yet but it will be good to get the ball rolling and forging ahead with developing a really strong Alumni association.
Pencil this in! The committee will be invited as special guests at the November Opening of the new fantastic and -you-won’t-believe-it- new gym/hall that will seat 1500 and a New year 9 centre.
The end of Year 12 formal classes is fast approaching. This is an exciting time for students but it is also very important to keep in mind that the key focus at this time should be on preparing for final examinations, apprenticeships, further education or other pathway options.
This news item includes reminders for upcoming events and expectations for Year 12 students. All Year 12 parents/guardians are invited to attend parent/ teacher/ student conferences which are being held on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th September. Some teachers may request to see Year 12 students if they are concerned about their academic progress or as follow up from early Term 3 conferences.
During the second week of the September/ October holidays, Unit 3 & 4 students will be sitting practice examinations under VCAA conditions. This is a very important part of the process in preparing for peak performance in final examinations. It is understood that students are not at their peak at this time and that the process can be reasonably stressful. These examinations are compulsory for all students completing exams as they provide valauble feedback for our unit 3 & 4 students.
Students should not dwell on the result of the practice examinations but use them as an indication of where study should be focused in the upcoming weeks. It may be that students need to spend extra time on a particular topic or parts of several topics. Students may need to focus efforts on a particular style of question.
All Year 12 subject teachers continue to offer ongoing support, guidance and expertise for your son/daughter as they strive to do their very best. Students can make a significant difference to their final result between now and the final examinations.
For students who are still unsure about their career pathway, please formulate a meeting time with Mr. Bruce Connor. The aim of these meetings is to confirm a suitable pathway and investigate a range of options post secondary school. These interviews need to be booked with Mr Bruce Connor via email contact: connorb@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Mr. Joe McLean Year 12 Coordinator
The end of Year 12 formal classes is fast approaching. This is an exciting time for students but it is also very important to keep in mind that the key focus at this time should be on preparing for final examinations, apprenticeships, further education or other pathway options.
This news item includes reminders for upcoming events and expectations for Year 12 students. All Year 12 parents/guardians are invited to attend parent/ teacher/ student conferences which are being held on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th September. Some teachers may request to see Year 12 students if they are concerned about their academic progress or as follow up from early Term 3 conferences.
During the second week of the September/ October holidays, Unit 3 & 4 students will be sitting practice examinations under VCAA conditions. This is a very important part of the process in preparing for peak performance in final examinations. It is understood that students are not at their peak at this time and that the process can be reasonably stressful. These examinations are compulsory for all students completing exams as they provide valauble feedback for our unit 3 & 4 students.
Students should not dwell on the result of the practice examinations but use them as an indication of where study should be focused in the upcoming weeks. It may be that students need to spend extra time on a particular topic or parts of several topics. Students may need to focus efforts on a particular style of question.
All Year 12 subject teachers continue to offer ongoing support, guidance and expertise for your son/daughter as they strive to do their very best. Students can make a significant difference to their final result between now and the final examinations.
For students who are still unsure about their career pathway, please formulate a meeting time with Mr. Bruce Connor. The aim of these meetings is to confirm a suitable pathway and investigate a range of options post secondary school. These interviews need to be booked with Mr Bruce Connor via email contact: connorb@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Mr. Joe McLean Year 12 Coordinator
The Wolfpack continues to grow as the events on offer increase and the weather improves. We have a number of projects and events occurring at present. The SICG Camino de Australia has been a focal point for the College over the last fortnight. The aim of the Camino is to encourage our community to become more active and is framed by the challenge of walking/running around Australia! All members of our community are able to register to help us collectively walk/run around Australia (18,500km).
Staff, students and family members are encouraged to run with the Wolfpack at any of our monthly runs (weekends). This Saturday we are meeting up in Geelong to participate in the Balyang Park Run (5km fun run). For further details, see Xuno or email Mr. Brendan Nicholls.
Learn more about the Camino or follow our progress at the following links.
Camino overview – http://sicgwolfpack.weebly.com/camino-de-australia.html
Camino blog – http://sicgwolfpack.weebly.com/camino-de-australia-blog
Event calendar - http://sicgwolfpack.weebly.com/event-calendar.html
Camino – Week 1 Wrap Up
Our Camino is one week old and our progress has been amazing! When we were developing the idea we projected that the end date would be somewhere around the end of 2020. This week we have together added a further 517km to our tally since the first blog entry on the 3rd of September. Our total currently is 918km.
We have travelled from Saint Ignatius to almost the Victoria-New South Wales border. Along the way we have 'visited' St Patrick's Cathedral, Xavier College (Kew), Portsea, Wilsons Promontory and Lakes Entrance.
We are currently just passing through Gipsy Point (not far from Mallacoota) and will cross the border in the next day or so. Our current location is spectacular.
Moving through the foothills of the high country we are surrounded by national and state parks, the region truly is beautiful and worth a visit.
As noted the progress to date has been much more than expected and because of this a side project is still in completion. Over the next few weeks we will receive a welcome from each of the schools we are (or have) visited. It's hoped that these messages inspire us on our journey, tell us a little more about the other Jesuit and Ignatian companion schools across the country and strengthen our connections.
All the best over the coming week. Thank you for your participation. By the time the next post goes up we should be visiting Parliament House in Canberra!
The Wolfpack continues to grow as the events on offer increase and the weather improves. We have a number of projects and events occurring at present. The SICG Camino de Australia has been a focal point for the College over the last fortnight. The aim of the Camino is to encourage our community to become more active and is framed by the challenge of walking/running around Australia! All members of our community are able to register to help us collectively walk/run around Australia (18,500km).
Staff, students and family members are encouraged to run with the Wolfpack at any of our monthly runs (weekends). This Saturday we are meeting up in Geelong to participate in the Balyang Park Run (5km fun run). For further details, see Xuno or email Mr. Brendan Nicholls.
Learn more about the Camino or follow our progress at the following links.
Camino overview – http://sicgwolfpack.weebly.com/camino-de-australia.html
Camino blog – http://sicgwolfpack.weebly.com/camino-de-australia-blog
Event calendar - http://sicgwolfpack.weebly.com/event-calendar.html
Camino – Week 1 Wrap Up
Our Camino is one week old and our progress has been amazing! When we were developing the idea we projected that the end date would be somewhere around the end of 2020. This week we have together added a further 517km to our tally since the first blog entry on the 3rd of September. Our total currently is 918km.
We have travelled from Saint Ignatius to almost the Victoria-New South Wales border. Along the way we have 'visited' St Patrick's Cathedral, Xavier College (Kew), Portsea, Wilsons Promontory and Lakes Entrance.
We are currently just passing through Gipsy Point (not far from Mallacoota) and will cross the border in the next day or so. Our current location is spectacular.
Moving through the foothills of the high country we are surrounded by national and state parks, the region truly is beautiful and worth a visit.
As noted the progress to date has been much more than expected and because of this a side project is still in completion. Over the next few weeks we will receive a welcome from each of the schools we are (or have) visited. It's hoped that these messages inspire us on our journey, tell us a little more about the other Jesuit and Ignatian companion schools across the country and strengthen our connections.
All the best over the coming week. Thank you for your participation. By the time the next post goes up we should be visiting Parliament House in Canberra!
A PDF of our Canteen Price List can be downloaded here
2019 Canteen Price List (164 KB)
01-Feb-2019
Starting September 16th
Monday 16th
T. Smale, L. Grist, C. Kopec, E. Don
Tuesday 17th
L. Tigani, M. Jackson, S. Twaits, N. Robinson
Wednesday 18th
L. Vella, K. James, Needed
Thursday 19th
M. White, E. Carpenter, J Payne
Friday 20th
End of Term: No Canteen
Starting October 7th
Monday 7th
B Brinfield, Needed
Tuesday 8th
M. Dunstan, S. Crawley, S. Easton
Wednesday 9th
D. Worrell, L. Vella, Needed
Thursday 10th
C. Swinton, M. White, L. Eastwood
Friday 11th
C. Ford, T. Dowd Hamilton
If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258
A PDF of our Canteen Price List can be downloaded here
2019 Canteen Price List (164 KB)
01-Feb-2019
Starting September 16th
Monday 16th
T. Smale, L. Grist, C. Kopec, E. Don
Tuesday 17th
L. Tigani, M. Jackson, S. Twaits, N. Robinson
Wednesday 18th
L. Vella, K. James, Needed
Thursday 19th
M. White, E. Carpenter, J Payne
Friday 20th
End of Term: No Canteen
Starting October 7th
Monday 7th
B Brinfield, Needed
Tuesday 8th
M. Dunstan, S. Crawley, S. Easton
Wednesday 9th
D. Worrell, L. Vella, Needed
Thursday 10th
C. Swinton, M. White, L. Eastwood
Friday 11th
C. Ford, T. Dowd Hamilton
If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258
Requsting donations for "Big Night out - Guys and cals" P&F Fashion Fundraiser
Can you help us out?
SICG Parents and Friends are supporting the College Production in a big way, by donating a large sum to be used for the purchase of musical items for 2019 Production, and further use in the Performing Arts/ Music Departments. Can you help us support and give back to the College community by donating goods or services for our fundraiser in October?
We need items we can use to put together in a hamper...ie Body, Hair or Face care, Wine, Sweets, Snacks, Chocolates, Treats etc. or Vouchers we can add to prizes or use in silent auction or as door prizes/spot prize.
And we are asking for:
Donations of Bottles of Sparkly wine/Champagne or Beer (which we are serving out as a "drink on arrival").
These items would be gratefully accepted - if every family/student donated a bottle of sparkly, this would mean we do not have to purchase any for the night. Keeping our costs/outlay lower....
Email us at: sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au if you can help... and/or drop any donations in at the front Office.
Thank you.
BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW!!
"Big Night Out - Guys and Gals" P&F Fashion Fundraiser - FRIDAY OCTOBER 18th 2019
Tickets can be purchased via trybooking: www.trybooking.com/beqji or from the College front Office.
Please see the promotion poster attached for all information
Become part of the Parents and Friends’ Association
We invite you to join the Saint Ignatius College Parents and Friends' Association - whether it be attending our monthly meetings, helping out at fundraising events , you can receive some up to date information on events coming up at and around the College by emailing your details to sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Entertainment Book – (2019/2020)
Please help support Saint Ignatius College by purchasing an Entertainment.
Books are for sale at the College Office or you can email Sandi Clark sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Parents and Friends’ Meeting for October 2019
Please come and join us on Tuesday October 15th at 7.00pm in the Food Tech Rooms.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Email your details to us at: sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Even if you can’t make it to the monthly meetings, but think you might be able to be on call to help at the different things we are involved in, please get in touch with us.
The Uniform Shop
Please note that Uniform shop will be open every second Wednesday from 2pm to 4 pm.
Opening dates for this term are:
Term 3 Dates are:
September 18
Extra Uniform Shop Open Time
Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on Thursday September 19.
The Uniform Shop will be open during this time for your convenience.
If you are able to assist and help us out at this time, or can volunteer for the regular Uniform Shop open times, we would love to hear from you!
Please email Samantha (Sam) Wells sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au Training is provided.
Requsting donations for "Big Night out - Guys and cals" P&F Fashion Fundraiser
Can you help us out?
SICG Parents and Friends are supporting the College Production in a big way, by donating a large sum to be used for the purchase of musical items for 2019 Production, and further use in the Performing Arts/ Music Departments. Can you help us support and give back to the College community by donating goods or services for our fundraiser in October?
We need items we can use to put together in a hamper...ie Body, Hair or Face care, Wine, Sweets, Snacks, Chocolates, Treats etc. or Vouchers we can add to prizes or use in silent auction or as door prizes/spot prize.
And we are asking for:
Donations of Bottles of Sparkly wine/Champagne or Beer (which we are serving out as a "drink on arrival").
These items would be gratefully accepted - if every family/student donated a bottle of sparkly, this would mean we do not have to purchase any for the night. Keeping our costs/outlay lower....
Email us at: sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au if you can help... and/or drop any donations in at the front Office.
Thank you.
BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW!!
"Big Night Out - Guys and Gals" P&F Fashion Fundraiser - FRIDAY OCTOBER 18th 2019
Tickets can be purchased via trybooking: www.trybooking.com/beqji or from the College front Office.
Please see the promotion poster attached for all information
Become part of the Parents and Friends’ Association
We invite you to join the Saint Ignatius College Parents and Friends' Association - whether it be attending our monthly meetings, helping out at fundraising events , you can receive some up to date information on events coming up at and around the College by emailing your details to sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Entertainment Book – (2019/2020)
Please help support Saint Ignatius College by purchasing an Entertainment.
Books are for sale at the College Office or you can email Sandi Clark sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Parents and Friends’ Meeting for October 2019
Please come and join us on Tuesday October 15th at 7.00pm in the Food Tech Rooms.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Email your details to us at: sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au
Even if you can’t make it to the monthly meetings, but think you might be able to be on call to help at the different things we are involved in, please get in touch with us.
The Uniform Shop
Please note that Uniform shop will be open every second Wednesday from 2pm to 4 pm.
Opening dates for this term are:
Term 3 Dates are:
September 18
Extra Uniform Shop Open Time
Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on Thursday September 19.
The Uniform Shop will be open during this time for your convenience.
If you are able to assist and help us out at this time, or can volunteer for the regular Uniform Shop open times, we would love to hear from you!
Please email Samantha (Sam) Wells sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au Training is provided.
Requsting donations for "Big Night out - Guys and gals" P&F Fashion Fundraiser
Can you help us out?
SICG Parents and Friends are supporting the College Production in a big way, by donating a large sum to be used for the purchase of musical items for 2019 Production, and further use in the Performing Arts/ Music Departments. Can you help us support and give back to the College community by donating goods or services for our fundraiser in October?
We need items we can use to put together in a hamper...ie Body, Hair or Face care, Wine, Sweets, Snacks, Chocolates, Treats etc. or Vouchers we can add to prizes or use in silent auction or as door prizes/spot prize.
And we are asking for:
Donations of Bottles of Sparkly wine/Champagne or Beer (which we are serving out as a "drink on arrival").
These items would be gratefully accepted - if every family/student donated a bottle of sparkly, this would mean we do not have to purchase any for the night. Keeping our costs/outlay lower....
Email us at: sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au if you can help... and/or drop any donations in at the front Office.
Thank you.
BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW!!
"Big Night Out - Guys and Gals" P&F Fashion Fundraiser - FRIDAY OCTOBER 18th 2019
Tickets can be purchased via trybooking: www.trybooking.com/beqji or from the College front Office.
Please see the promotion poster attached for all information
Requsting donations for "Big Night out - Guys and gals" P&F Fashion Fundraiser
Can you help us out?
SICG Parents and Friends are supporting the College Production in a big way, by donating a large sum to be used for the purchase of musical items for 2019 Production, and further use in the Performing Arts/ Music Departments. Can you help us support and give back to the College community by donating goods or services for our fundraiser in October?
We need items we can use to put together in a hamper...ie Body, Hair or Face care, Wine, Sweets, Snacks, Chocolates, Treats etc. or Vouchers we can add to prizes or use in silent auction or as door prizes/spot prize.
And we are asking for:
Donations of Bottles of Sparkly wine/Champagne or Beer (which we are serving out as a "drink on arrival").
These items would be gratefully accepted - if every family/student donated a bottle of sparkly, this would mean we do not have to purchase any for the night. Keeping our costs/outlay lower....
Email us at: sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au if you can help... and/or drop any donations in at the front Office.
Thank you.
BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW!!
"Big Night Out - Guys and Gals" P&F Fashion Fundraiser - FRIDAY OCTOBER 18th 2019
Tickets can be purchased via trybooking: www.trybooking.com/beqji or from the College front Office.
Please see the promotion poster attached for all information
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A list of the VTAC Open days for 2019 can be viewed here:
VTAC Open Days 2019 (634 KB)
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Open Days a really good opportunity to explore the campus and get a feel for the university or tertiary institution. There are lectures held for the courses of interest and explainations of what you might be studying and how to apply for the course. It is also an opportunity to meet staff and current students and get a feel for the institution you would like to attend.
A list of the VTAC Open days for 2019 can be viewed here:
VTAC Open Days 2019 (634 KB)
12-Jun-2019
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