I’ve heard the word ‘struggling’ sometimes used when describing a student’s learning progress. I have probably used this word myself. I was struck by the message in an article¹ I read recently about engaging teenagers in reading, “we should stop using the word struggling.” The article’s author thinks this description reinforces the mindset that some people can become readers and some cannot. I think this could be extended to all areas of learning.

Labelling a learner as ‘struggling’ may undermine the learner’s self-belief and weaken his or her determination to take on the challenge that will lead to learning progress. ‘Struggling’ in a particular area has a sense that progress is going to be unlikely, that achievement is going to be less than satisfactory and may lead to giving up the struggle. Learning is a life-long process. We can always learn more. In keeping with our focus on a ‘growth mindset’, the better word to use is ‘developing.’ Developing implies that although you may not be there yet, you can make progress and overtime keep getting better. With the belief that skills are built, we can learn and grow with a focus on the process rather than being worried about performance, ‘developing’ is more empowering and encouraging than ‘struggling.’

It is difficult to strike a balance between building our natural strengths and developing other skills through slow, but continued persistence. Research indicates the importance of challenge in building neural pathways. It appears that our brains grow and increase in plasticity most when we work through difficult things. And in the process of learning things that we may not enjoy or do not come quickly, we may discover our strengths and passions as well as become aware of our weaknesses and how we can adapt and manage difficulties.

Providing encouragement, learning material within the zone of challenging but doable coupled with content that matches student interests and needs will enhance progress. Students will develop a belief that they can get better and they can learn. Self-belief is very important when it comes to learning, and a student who sees himself/herself as a developing rather than a struggling student in a particular area is more likely to make better progress.

[1. - Ref: “Hippocampus, Principal’s digest newsletter,” No. 10, 2018 Ed. Linda Brown.]

Term 3 Reports and Parent / Student / Teacher Interviews

It is hard to believe that next week is the last week of term three. When the Year 12 students return next term, they will have just over two weeks of formal classes remaining before exams commence in late October. To maximise their level of achievement, our senior students obviously need to plan to make the most of the remaining time.

To help you with your planning can I please remind all parents about the following:

• Semester Two Interim Reports will be available via the Parent Portal on Wednesday 12^th September
• The follow-up Parent, Teacher and Student Meetings will be held on next Thursday 20^th September (4.00pm to 6.00pm and 7.00pm to 8.30pm) and Friday 21^st September (9.00am to 12noon);
• Last day of term three classes will be Thursday 20^th September. Please note that Friday 21^st September is a student free day due to the Parent / Teacher / Student meetings.
• The first day of term four is Monday 8^th October.

A letter has been emailed to parents/guardians to explain how to book a Parent, Teacher and Student Meeting.

Time & Space

In the lead up to Father’s Day, we saw the successful completion of the second round of the annual “Time & Space” evenings for the year.

On the Tuesday we held the Year 7 Father & Daughter Night and on the Thursday the Year 8 Father & Son Night. The feedback has again been overwhelmingly very positive.

I commend the students who were able to bring along their father or male mentor and congratulate the men who were able to come and share some special time with their girl or boy. I also congratulate the students who volunteered to help in one of some ways on the night. Well done to Mr. Michael Timms (Deputy Principal), Ms. Tory Wood (YLC) and the staff teams who were involved with working with Mr. Bill Jennings (Time & Space Facilitator) for coordinating these events.

Thyme & Plates evening

After last year’s successful launch, on the Wednesday evening prior to Father’s Day, we ran the Year 9 Parent and student night – “Thyme & plates.” All places we snapped up for this wonderful night that involved parents and their daughter or son cooking and sharing a meal together. The participants were guided through thought provoking conversation that builds on the 'Time & Space' program.

Thank you to Mr. Michael Timms (Deputy Principal), Ms. Tory Wood (YLC), Ms. Kristin Williamson (YLC) and the staff teams who were involved.

School Community Surveys

Thank you to parents who completed the online school improvement surveys. Students and staff members have also been surveyed. “Insight SRC” conducts the surveys on behalf of Saint Ignatius College Geelong and the Catholic Education Melbourne (CEM) and they will provide us with an analysis of the responses later in the year. Your feedback will provide valuable information for the College Executive to use to monitor how we are going as a school and plan for improvements.

CLOGS Op. Shop

A commendable initiative of some of our senior students was the CLOGS (Catholic Leaders of Geelong Schools) “Op. Shop” that was jointly organised by students from the four Catholic Colleges. The students collected donated clothing from students at their schools and sold these items at the Geelong West Town Hall last Saturday morning. All reports indicate this was a very successful activity. Some of the clothing was made available to certain local groups, and the rest was sold with the funds raised going to the charity, St Vincent de Paul Society.

Well done to our College Captains, Dean O’Brien and Kerry Kingsbury, Mr. Anthony Gravener (Student Leadership Development Coordinator) and the team of senior students involved in organising this activity.

Summer Uniform compulsory for Term Four

With the warmer months approaching, can I please ask parents to check that their daughter's/son’s summer uniform is in order before they need to wear it next term? Some things to be mindful of are:

• The tie does not have to be worn with the summer uniform in term four;
• The summer shirt can be worn not tucked in to the shorts;
• The only type 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, 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.

Staff News

Best wishes to Ms Jessica Grapsas who will commence parental leave from the beginning of next term. Ms Kristin Williamson will take on the Acting Food Technology Learning Area position for the remainder of this year with Ms Grapsas being away. I welcome, Ms. Simone Martin who will cover Ms Grapsas’ classes for term four.

Mrs Annette Chidzey will be away for the first six weeks of next term on long service leave. On behalf of our school community I wish Mrs Chidzey a restful and enjoyable time. Ms Anna Oliver will be Acting Deputy Principal (Teaching & Learning) during Mrs Chidzey’s absence.

Sympathy

On behalf of the College community, I express my sympathy to the Evans family - Steve, Joanne, Caitlin (2012), Kelly (2017) and David (Year 10) - on the loss of their loved son and brother, Toby. Toby finished Year 12 in 2010 at Saint Ignatius College. Please keep the Evans family on your thoughts and prayers at this very sad and difficult time.

May Toby rest in peace.

Best Wishes

This is the final newsletter for term three. The next newsletter will be available late in the day on Thursday 11^th October 2018.

I hope all students have a restful break with some time spent revising work and preparing for next term included. Best wishes to all families for an enjoyable time together.

Thank you to our dedicated and hard-working staff members for their efforts to support our students’ educational experiences throughout the term. I wish all staff members who will be on holidays my best wishes for a well-deserved and enjoyable break.

Michael Exton Principal

As we enter the crescendo of the winter sporting season we are able to observe the best of people and moments where they let themselves and their team down. As winning might seem the most important goal some players offer grace and highlight the fact that respectful and fair competition supersedes the outcome. Conversely we see other examples where in the heat of the moment some placing fairness and respect a distant second. With many of our students competing in finals at this time we contemplate the connections between our actions and our emotions.

The role of the College is to teach young people the required knowledge and administrative the nuances that will help them achieve the best ATAR result or pathway outcomes that will help them stand out as a potential trainee or apprentice. This role is enhanced by our Ignatian understanding of cura personalis - care for the whole person. At Saint Ignatius we believe that we offer an education based upon something more profound than an ATAR score or potential employment opportunity. Our primary role at the College is to develop the whole person; mind, body and spirit. Although at times we too can be blinded by the emotion and ‘competition’ of academic success just as sportspeople can be blinkered by the aspiration to win.

Society has a similar interest in personal development as the College. Generally, this understanding is referred to as ‘emotional intelligence’ by employers and motivational speakers. Emotional intelligence is defined as “the capacity to be aware of, control and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically”. In being aware of our emotions we are able to objectively discern what informs and prompts our feelings which directs our decisions and actions both positively and negatively. Aware of the basis for what drives us we might then determine if we should proceed or not. Ignatius was very clear in stating that in times of desolation to make no change, only make change or respond to important issues when in consolation.

In the sporting world this is where things sometimes go wrong. When the entire season is determined by each game of the finals series, emotions are heightened and if not controlled can lead a player to do or say something that is ‘out of character’. The US Open Women’s Final on the weekend was an example of how emotions can overcome a person. Serena Williams’ outburst offered an example of how ugly sport can be when emotions take control. In the coming days and weeks, she will be further sanctioned by the association and the fans who desire better. With time to reflect she will seek redemption and offer an apology with humility and remorse worthy of the champion she is. Soon new competition will begin and fans will eagerly await the perfection that might be seen in sporting excellence and in the respect and fairness heroes like Serena might offer; no matter what the result may be.

Through sport we also observe the best of human nature and beauty found in respectful competition. Five years ago Spanish athlete Ivan Anaya refused to let a mistake by Olympic Bronze Medalist Abel Mutai allow him to win. After mistakenly stopping ten meters before the official finish line Abel Mutai was guided to the finish by the Spaniard who gestured that the race had not finished and jogged behind him until they passed the finish line. If Ivan chose to go past the Kenyan, he would not have broken any official rule but even in the heat of the moment he gave up what would have been his best ever result. Because of his selfless actions Ivan Anaya has become somewhat of a sporting icon even though he has not won an Olympic or World Championship medal, at least not yet.
Being in control of your emotions does not mean that you do not have any, it means that in practice you don’t let your emotions lead you to make decisions you might later regret. Ivan is an excellent example of this fact.

At the College we seek to develop emotional intelligence in our students. We seek to especially focus on helping students be able to discern the better from the good and make a decision founded upon the magis. As we consider the definition of emotional intelligence we also hope to help students develop judicious and empathetic relationships. Making good judgements in relationships can often be challenging and emotion driven. Developing right relationships requires maturity and control over one’s emotions. In friendship or being in a community we also need to develop empathy for others, even those we might find difficult or compete against. In being empathetic we enter into the experience of the other in a personal way and ‘feel’ what they do. Through empathy we are sensitive to the needs of the other and are able to move beyond our own thoughts and feelings.

St Ignatius was well aware of the negative outcomes of competitiveness and the lack of emotional control. In time and with God’s guidance he became an exemplar of emotional intelligence and how it might be mastered. In desiring only what brings glory to God and removing disordered attachments Ignatius was able to overcome emotion and the movement of the ‘bad spirit’. His spiritual legacy guides us so that we might achieve contentedness and all that is of God. His wisdom developed the Ignatian understanding of cura personalis which we at the College strive to achieve so that every student can achieve the plan God has for them.

Sporting clubs spend a great deal of money in an attempt to develop a positive mindset and build strong relational bonds within a team. Much of the time these initiatives within clubs achieve the desired outcome, however, sometimes the pressure is too much and emotions get the better of the player or the team. Our Ignatian tradition can strengthen these ideas students that they encounter in their sporting pursuits and enhance their emotional intelligence through developing a deeper relationship with self and God.

As the finals session reaches a climax we look forward to the achievements of our students as they compete in their chosen sports. We await the last two games of the finals and hope that no matter what the result our students compete with distinction, respect for others and a spirit of fairness. Emotional intelligence is a modern phrase that articulates so much of what we hope to develop in working with our students, cura personalis is a word we use to describe what we focus on at the College that we believe develops the same behaviours and attitudes.

Yours in Christ,

Mr Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator

A look back over a very busy Term 3!

As Year 10 and 11 Indonesian and Italian students prepare to head out on their Language immersions next week, let’s take a look back at Languages over term three.

One of the best ways to understand a country’s culture is through its food, and students always enjoy the opportunity to explore culinary treats. Year 9 Italian students went on a multicultural food tour of Melbourne’s CBD, with friendly tour guides leading students to the best places to taste the most delicious food, varying from Chinese street food to authentic Italian gelato, hand-made Indian samosas, French macarons and more. During the three-hour mouth-watering tour, the guides also took the opportunity to share stories about the history of Melbourne, highlighting the development and evolution that highlights how foreign influences have made Australian culture so rich, diverse and unique.

Year 10 Unit 1 VCE Indonesian and Italian students also enjoyed separate food-themed excursions to Melbourne. The Italian class toured Melbourne’s CBD exploring spice shops, cafes and delicatessens that showcase “food as art” in the Italian tradition. Entering Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar felt like going back in time, and the students were impressed by Grossi Florentino, which has been providing traditional Italian fine-dining since 1871. The Indonesian class experienced a taste of Indonesia, visiting an Asian supermarket in the QV Building and enjoying an Indonesian lunch at Nelayan Restaurant. Back at school they used their purchases to prepare, cook and share a delicious variety of Indonesian food.

Year 8 Indonesian students also got in on the act, celebrating Indonesian Independence Day (and their unit on food) with special Indonesian Nasi Campur lunchboxes. Staff and students from other year levels joined in for a very yummy lunch. Year 8 Indonesian classes also had the opportunity to learn about and play the gamelan, having a go at several different musical instruments and after a short amount of practice managing to successfully play a reasonable tune! Teamwork and listening skills certainly helped to make this experience memorable.

A huge highlight of the term for VCE Indonesian students was definitely the very special opportunity to celebrate Indonesian Independence day. Having been personally invited by His Excellency YTH, Bapak Kristiarto Legowo to attend the official celebrations at the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra, students witnessed a flag ceremony and the Independence Day Proclamation, before enjoying a traditional Indonesian banquet. Indonesian language skills were put into practice, as students deepened their intercultural understanding of Indonesia. Following the formalities, students reflected on this experience with a visit to the Australian War Memorial, before heading to the National Art Gallery to explore the Indonesian section there.

Students from Year 7 through to Year 12 geared up for some healthy competition with this year’s Language Perfect Vic Championships, which tied in with the Geelong Regional Languages Competition and our first ever Saint Ignatius House Competition. Congratulations went to Cuthbert for taking out first place in our local competition and winning 500 house points. As a school, we took out second place in both the Geelong competition and in the state. But of course, the real winner here was Languages!

As Italian and Indonesian students and staff set off on this year’s Language tours, we wish them all the best in expanding their language skills and truly immersing themselves in the culture of their destination. May they make the most of the opportunity to experience first-hand the language and culture of the country they have spent so much time learning about in class and return inspired and ready to utilise their experiences in their future studies.

Selamat Jalan! Buon Viaggio!

From the 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 20^th and Friday 21^st 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

Attached is PDF of the 'End of Year Program' in detail, the main dates are as follows:

Thursday October 18th Year 12 Valete Mass at Saint Ignatius College gym beginning at 7pm

Thursday October 18th VCE Visual Arts presentation at 4pm in the Art Gallery

Monday October 22nd Whole School 'Farewell to Year 12s' Assembly

Tuesday October 23rd 'Celebration Day' - Thanks giving

Wednesday October 24th Year 12 VCE classes continue in all VCE subjects

Wednesday October 31st to Wednesday November 21st Year 12 VCE Exams

Friday November 30th Year 12 Valedictory Dinner

Mr. Joe McLean Year 12 Coordinator

The Catholic Leaders of Geelong Schools (CLOGS) is a leadership group made up of College Captains from Clonard College, Sacred Heart College, St. Joseph’s College and Saint Ignatius College. Over the last month students from these four schools have donated clothes to be sold at a ‘pop up Op Shop’ in support of Samaritan House, Geelong.

Samaritan House Geelong exists to help men experiencing homelessness - our guests - in the Greater Geelong Region by providing welcoming accommodation, an evening meal and ongoing support.

More information can be found at: https://www.samaritanhousegeelong.com.au

College Captains, Kerry Kingsbury and Dean O’Brien were very pleased with the help and support provided in donating clothes, setting up and on the day.

$1540 was raised on the day and unsold clothes were donated to ‘Op Shops’ in the region.

Anthony Gravener Student leadership development coordinator

Lord Summers Camp

I am Ignatian leader for my year 10 Homeroom, and was required to attend the “Empower me” leadership day. As a part of the leadership program at Saint Ignatius, this newly introduced program was for all year 10 Ignatian leaders to attend.

The Empower me program was a one-day interactive workshop for Year 10 students to reflect on our aspirations and help to inspire our futures. The program is all about helping young people evaluate their passions, set goals for the present and future and learn how they can achieve their full potential. For over 15 years the program has offered students the opportunity to meet like-minded peers and spend the day envisioning their ideal future. It combines a mix of inspiring speakers, interactive activities and small group facilitation sessions.

The speakers who came to our session were very inspirational they addressed to us the importance of challenging yourself outside your comfort zone, not giving up, awareness of mental health and illnesses, how to plan an aspiring future and all about the aboriginal heritage and traditions of their culture.

The Empower me program run by Lord Summers Camp, allows students to be able to meet new people and learn to interact with others comfortably. This inspiring experience has helped me to find resources to help plan for my future, shown me the importance of finding yourself, leadership capabilities, empowerment, engagement, well-being and personal and community development.

Laura Kitchingman 10 Morse.

Today was R U Ok day and the College once again promoted the importance of checking on your friends, sensing when someone is not OK and starting a conversation.

Staying connected and having meaningful conversations is something we can all do. You don't need to be an expert - just a good friend and a great listener.

So, if you notice someone who might be struggling - start a conversation.

1. Ask - if they are OK? - they may not seem their normal self.

2. Listen - Listen non-judgementally.

3. Encourage Action - seek help together if they can’t do alone.

4. Check in - stay in touch and be there for them.

Supports:

Lifeline: 131114

Suicide Call back service:1300 659 467

Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

Griefline: 1300 845 745

Headspace (Drysdale): 5253 0400

Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636

Starting September 17th

Monday 17th

T. Smale, L. Grist, C. Kopec, E. Don

Tuesday 18th

R. O'Haire, S. Twaits, A. Quirk, R. Harris

Wednesday 19th

L. Vella, R. Murray, Needed

Thursday 20th

L. Eastwood, Needed, Needed, Needed

Friday 21st

No Canteen 'Student Free day' for Parent / Teacher / Student Conferences

Starting October 8th (Term 4)

Monday 8th

E. Musella, Needed, Needed

Tuesday 9th

L. Tigani, R. O'Haire, L. Vella, M. Dunstan

Wednesday 10th

L. Sitlington, N. Condon, D. Worrall, C. Ford

Thursday 11th

E. Carpenter, M. White, L. Eastwood

Friday 12th

T. Dowd-Hamilton, S. Jenkins

If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.

Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258

 A celebration of sport at Saint Ignatius College and sport in general

Saturday October 27^th

 Start telling your Family and Friends – Plan a Table!

 This invitation is open to both students and parents. …Watch this space for trybooking details…

Join us for 4 Quarters of incredible fun and games, an amazing Guest speaker,  

Major Raffle Prizes, activities to keep you on your toes, questions to test your sporting knowledge – so many chances to win across the whole night.

Try your luck and win $500 in our reverse raffle – only $20 per ticket.

BYO alcohol/ soft drinks (students supervised by parents)and a snack platter for your table. 6.30pm arrival for a 7.00pm start.

If you would like to help in preparation for the event or on the night…If you are able to donate anything towards the prizes and raffles or offer sponsorship for the night…… or anything else?

Please email us your contact details. We would love to have you on board. sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au

For more information about the Saint Ignatius College Parents and Friends' Association go to our article in this edition of the newsletter or click here to go to our page on the College website

Saint Ignatius College Sports Department and the Parents and Friends' Association

Sports Trivia Night

A celebration of sport at Saint Ignatius College and sport in general

Saturday October 27^th

Start telling your Family and Friends – Plan a Table!

This invitation is open to both students and parents. …Watch this space for trybooking details…

Join us for 4 Quarters of incredible fun and games, an amazing Guest speaker,

Major Raffle Prizes, activities to keep you on your toes, questions to test your sporting knowledge – so many chances to win across the whole night.

Try your luck and win $500 in our reverse raffle – only $20 per ticket.

BYO alcohol/ soft drinks (students supervised by parents)and a snack platter for your table. 6.30pm arrival for a 7.00pm start.

The Uniform Shop

Urgently Looking For Volunteers

If you can help in the shop, or on a specially scheduled day, or if you require more information, please email sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au

Scheduled Open Dates: Wednesday October 10; Monday October 22; Wednesday November 1; Monday November 19

Time: 2pm - 4pm

“$10 Summer Sale” - September 20, 2018 during Parent Teacher interviews from 4pm – 8pm

Orientation Day Uniform Sales – Tuesday December 11

College Fees Raffle 2018

Drawn December 11, 2018 – Orientation Day

Prizes include: School Fees for 2019; Campion Book Voucher; Noone Uniform Voucher; Secondhand Uniform Shop Vouchers

You gotta be in it to win it!

Tickets $25.00 each

Join the Saint Ignatius College Parents and Friends' Association Committee

New members are always welcome.

Please email your details to us at: sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au

We look forward to hearing from you.

Our next meeting is: October 9th at 7pm in the Food Tech. Rooms

Join Saver Plus and we'll match your savings, dollar for dollar, up to $500 for school costs.

To join Saver Plus, you must have a Centrelink Health Care or Pensioner Consession Card, be at least 18 years old, have some regular income from work (you or your partner), and have a child at school or attned vocational education yourself.

Contact: Amanda Vernon your local Saver Plus Coordinator

Phone: 03 5278 8122 Email: AVernon@bethany.org.au Web: www.saverplus.org.au

See PDF flyer for details:

Local Community and Sporting groups you may be interested in.

St. Margarets 2018 50 Year Reunion - Class of 1968

'Class of 1968' - St Margaret's PS Reunion will be held on Saturday December 1st starting 1pm.

For more details go to www.stmargarets1968.org or see the flyer below:

Leopold Lakers Basketball Club

Leopold Lakers Basketball Club are looking for students to join their club for this coming basketball summer season.

See flyer for details:

Barwon Health Immunisation Services

Year 10 students who missed the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine can catch up through Barwon Health Immunisation or GP prior to 31/12/18 when funding ends.

See timetable attached:

Ocean Grove Cricket Club

All girls between 9 and 19 are invited to our 'Come and Try' Day, Sunday September 16th. Please see attached flyer for details.

The Rosary Rocks the World

Join us on 7th October 2018 In the Global Rosary to Pray for Australia for its Protection, Peace, Families and Rekindling of the Faith at your nearest church with other Catholics at locations across Australia and the World. Please see attached flyer for details.

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

Sunday: 11.00am 2nd and 4th Sunday only

Saturday: 5.00pm Vigil

Holy Spirit Cnr Bostock Ave & Nambool St, Manifold Heights, VIC 3218

Sunday: 11.00am 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays only

Saturday: 6.00pm Vigil

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