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Saint Ignatius College Geelong
Saint Ignatius College Geelong
Saint Ignatius College Geelong
Article by Mr Michael Exton
Dear Saint Ignatius College Geelong community members,
It has been great to have students back on site, at least for part of the week for some year levels. As you are probably aware from media reports, we have received further good news. There has been a change to the staggered return of students in regional Victoria to onsite learning. Because of the high vaccination rate, students in regional Victoria will return onsite full time from this Friday, 22 October. However, we have a planned student free day for this Friday because of a Teachers’ Curriculum Day.
This means that all Years 7 to 11 students will be at school from next Monday, 25 October 2021.
It is hard to believe that our Year 12 students had their final formal classes for the year on Tuesday.
The Year 12 VCE students have commenced their ‘swot vac’ period to revise and prepare for their written exams which begin on Wednesday 27 October with English. During swot vac and the exam period, VCE students will be able to pick up and drop off practice exams from the MacKillop Centre, study at school in the MacKillop Centre and access their subject teachers at school or remotely from home during their usual class times up until the exam in that subject.
Year 12 students who attend school must sign in and follow COVIDSafe practices. Deputy Principal Bernadette Donnelly has spoken to the students, and more details have been sent in a follow-up email to students and parents. This email will also inform students and parents about the process for undertaking the exams if a student is a ‘close contact’ or what happens if they are unwell during the exam period.
I wish the VCE students all the best for a productive revision and exam preparation period and exam performance to the best of their abilities.
I wish our VCAL students all the best for their transition to work, training or a tertiary course. Their last classes were also held on Tuesday. (A few students will take advantage of the coming days to finalise their VCAL studies in the MacKillop Centre at school.) Some VET courses may continue for the next while. This will vary according to the VET subject and provider. Students will need to check with their VET Trainer to determine what is required.
An email has been sent to all parents inviting them to complete the annual online survey before next Thursday. The email contains a link and password to access the MACS school improvement survey. Your confidential feedback would be appreciated.
The Parents and Friends' Association (PFA) provides an opportunity to become actively involved in the College community. This highly valued volunteer group actively supports College functions, organises social occasions and promotes other parent activities.
There is a sense of fulfilment in helping our students and their school. The PFA is a committee that works to bring the school community together and enhance student outcomes. All students benefit from the contribution the committee members make. This is one of many ways parents contribute to our school community. Is PFA membership a way you could contribute?
The next PFA meeting will be the Annual General Meeting, and it will be held on Tuesday 9 November 2021 at 7 pm via Zoom.
Recently the PFA President, Ms Leanne Riley and I wrote to all parents to invite nominations for the office bearer positions (President, Secretary and Treasurer.) Please consider nominating yourself or another parent for a position.
The office bearers will need a team around them. So, even if you don’t want to put yourself forward for a position, please consider joining the PFA by attending the meeting. Therefore, I encourage more parents to please ‘step up' and ‘back up’ the 2022 committee by attending the AGM online. The Zoom link for this meeting will be emailed to all parents by our Development Manager, Ms Elana Cole, very soon.
The builder, Lyons Constructions, has advised that the handover date for the new Loyola Centre will now be mid-December 2021. The recent shutdown of the building industry, reduced number of workers on site and challenges obtaining some materials, have led to the later finish date.
Thank you for your ongoing support of the College. I look forward to all Years 7 to 11 students being back at school from next Monday onwards.
Michael Exton Principal
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Our News // 21 October 2021
Article by Mr Michael Exton
Dear Saint Ignatius College Geelong community members,
It has been great to have students back on site, at least for part of the week for some year levels. As you are probably aware from media reports, we have received further good news. There has been a change to the staggered return of students in regional Victoria to onsite learning. Because of the high vaccination rate, students in regional Victoria will return onsite full time from this Friday, 22 October. However, we have a planned student free day for this Friday because of a Teachers’ Curriculum Day.
This means that all Years 7 to 11 students will be at school from next Monday, 25 October 2021.
It is hard to believe that our Year 12 students had their final formal classes for the year on Tuesday.
The Year 12 VCE students have commenced their ‘swot vac’ period to revise and prepare for their written exams which begin on Wednesday 27 October with English. During swot vac and the exam period, VCE students will be able to pick up and drop off practice exams from the MacKillop Centre, study at school in the MacKillop Centre and access their subject teachers at school or remotely from home during their usual class times up until the exam in that subject.
Year 12 students who attend school must sign in and follow COVIDSafe practices. Deputy Principal Bernadette Donnelly has spoken to the students, and more details have been sent in a follow-up email to students and parents. This email will also inform students and parents about the process for undertaking the exams if a student is a ‘close contact’ or what happens if they are unwell during the exam period.
I wish the VCE students all the best for a productive revision and exam preparation period and exam performance to the best of their abilities.
I wish our VCAL students all the best for their transition to work, training or a tertiary course. Their last classes were also held on Tuesday. (A few students will take advantage of the coming days to finalise their VCAL studies in the MacKillop Centre at school.) Some VET courses may continue for the next while. This will vary according to the VET subject and provider. Students will need to check with their VET Trainer to determine what is required.
An email has been sent to all parents inviting them to complete the annual online survey before next Thursday. The email contains a link and password to access the MACS school improvement survey. Your confidential feedback would be appreciated.
The Parents and Friends' Association (PFA) provides an opportunity to become actively involved in the College community. This highly valued volunteer group actively supports College functions, organises social occasions and promotes other parent activities.
There is a sense of fulfilment in helping our students and their school. The PFA is a committee that works to bring the school community together and enhance student outcomes. All students benefit from the contribution the committee members make. This is one of many ways parents contribute to our school community. Is PFA membership a way you could contribute?
The next PFA meeting will be the Annual General Meeting, and it will be held on Tuesday 9 November 2021 at 7 pm via Zoom.
Recently the PFA President, Ms Leanne Riley and I wrote to all parents to invite nominations for the office bearer positions (President, Secretary and Treasurer.) Please consider nominating yourself or another parent for a position.
The office bearers will need a team around them. So, even if you don’t want to put yourself forward for a position, please consider joining the PFA by attending the meeting. Therefore, I encourage more parents to please ‘step up' and ‘back up’ the 2022 committee by attending the AGM online. The Zoom link for this meeting will be emailed to all parents by our Development Manager, Ms Elana Cole, very soon.
The builder, Lyons Constructions, has advised that the handover date for the new Loyola Centre will now be mid-December 2021. The recent shutdown of the building industry, reduced number of workers on site and challenges obtaining some materials, have led to the later finish date.
Thank you for your ongoing support of the College. I look forward to all Years 7 to 11 students being back at school from next Monday onwards.
Michael Exton Principal
