Saint Ignatius College Geelong
How well do you think our College is travelling? What are we doing well? Where can we improve? At Saint Ignatius College we are committed to ongoing improvement. We use data from a variety of sources to monitor how we are performing and to inform our planning. For many years we have used the Catholic Education Melbourne’s (CEM) School Improvement Framework (SIF) as the basis for our improvement planning. Each year the consultancy company, “Insight SRC,” conduct surveys of parents, students and staff based on the SIF.
It is time again to conduct our annual surveys. The eldest student from each family should have brought home an envelope which contains the confidential log-in details for you to go online to complete the parent opinion survey. We need as many parents as possible to complete this online survey. Please note, the school is not privy to any specific answers as your responses go directly into a database that is managed by “Insight SRC.” The log-in details have been randomly assigned, and your responses cannot be identified. By completing this survey, you will provide valuable data that “Insight SRC” will analyse. We will use the resulting report to monitor the College’s progress and inform our improvement planning. The survey must be completed by Friday 24th August 2018.
I can readily point to many positive outcomes as a result of our strategic planning over recent years. Some of these include the following:
Moreover, of course, the pride, involvement and achievements of our very impressive students who have responded positively and constructively to the improvements and opportunities available to them are tremendous positive outcomes. The students are a credit to their families and their school.
Many of these achievements or levels of performance can be relatively easily quantified, measured and reported. There are many, many other essential things that we value and strive for at a deeper level that are not easily measured. They cannot be quantified, or we may not see the results of them until many years later on. As an Ignatian school, we are striving for the development of young women and men of:
The ‘Strategic Intent’ of our current School Improvement Plan (2017 – 2020) is to develop further:
It is crucial we do not rest on our laurels, and I recognise that there are areas in which we can and need to improve on. We want to ensure that we are continually reflecting on our programs and procedures and taking action to improve what and where we can. I urge all parents to please take the time to provide feedback through this survey. This will provide valuable data that will help the College Executive with school improvement decisions that will ultimately lead to improved learning outcomes for our students. Thank you in anticipation of your support for this important survey.
Michael Exton Principal
It seems as though Western society has reached a crossroad that will determine the future direction of our society. Survey after survey indicate that we are working beyond our limits and that balance required to feel content is not attainable. No matter what industry is investigated in our society people report that they feel as though there is not enough time and too much is being asked.
Compounding this trend, we may note that family life has also changed in recent decades and has added to the ‘work’ completed each day. No longer do children participate in their favourite sport or activity and learn an instrument. Today children from pre-school onward participate in multiple sports, learn an instrument and complete ‘homework’ of various kinds on a weekly basis. Life can seem chaotic and rushed.
For families what suffers is the sense of togetherness. Although families may be at the same place the connection being experienced is often not personal. Many parents are involved as a volunteer in schools, sporting clubs and community groups. Because of this it may seem that the predominant role of a parent today is as a support member who also serves as a taxi service, rather than a parent who loves and is present.
When I look back I remember that I did much less than my children do today. In particular I remember that I felt bored from time to time. Although I didn’t enjoy then as I reflect today I understand that it has served me well. Being bored roughly translates to not having anything that immediately requires attention and that the people and objects around you do not provide the stimulus required to move into an activity that fills the feeling of boredom.
Boredom in-fact may more correctly by defined by the word silence. Silence is multidimensional and can be experienced either positively or negatively. When we feel bored the silence is bleak. We are agitated and feel a need to fill the silence. The silence may be literal or metaphorical. When we find we have no plans and that nothing on offer can entertain us we experience a form of silence. In our society today however I note this is a rare experience. After all, if you find yourself in such a situation social media and any number of entertainment streaming platforms are designed to ensure that there is always something to occupy your attention.
Therefore, we must conclude that literal silence is what our society has lost. A period where distractions are removed and we truly enter in silence. We seem so busy that there is never a moment to stop, let alone experience silence without making a concerted effort. The practice of mindfulness is making inroads and offers society a simplistic practice that is secular and achieves the goal of bringing the attention to the present moment. It is in experiencing the present moment we experience the silence we need to balance our busy lives.
Mindfulness is attractive also meditative practice as it can be completed through contemplation or in action and is thus adaptable. Because of this it is more accessible to people in their daily lives than more formal methods. Through the practice of mindfulness, we are beginning to reclaim a practice that predates civilisation itself and is authentically human.
As religions developed over time the practice of meditation was a normal part of life and not religious as such. Similarly, spirituality also was intertwined with daily life and in a reciprocal manner strengthened meditation as meditation strengthened a person’s spirituality. Through experience and enlightenment humans developed deeper understandings in accordance with revealed truths and theology came to be. To support these new concepts rituals and doctrines were developed to assist people so that they might live a holistic life. However, our capacity to reason and analyse became the lens from which all life and human endeavour is viewed and because of this the spiritual, including religion moved to the periphery of life, especially in the Western world.
In spite of this there is good news. Through our Tradition we can reclaim what has been lost in practicing mindfulness. Mindfulness can help us in a simple way experience the silence that we need. By focussing upon the present moment we can reclaim the balance. When we sit with the silence we will also glimpse the movement of God in and around us. Although mindfulness is a secular practice it’s inherently spiritual for those of faith. When we sit in the silence we experience that moment within ourselves, externally and in communion with God.
The earliest Christian communities developed an awareness of life that we in the modern world have forgotten. What is lost can be reclaimed and is ours as sons and daughters of God. An ancient mystic known as John the Solitary was a hermit monk who taught that:
“God is silence, and in silence is he sung by means of that psalmody which is worthy of Him… …There is a silence of the tongue, there is a silence of the whole body, there is a silence of the soul, there is the silence of the mind, and there is the silence of the spirit.”
Silence is God and silence is the worthy praise of Him! When we enter into silence we find that it has depth. Silence is not that lack of sound. Silence, when experienced, is better defined as quietude; a state of calmness and quiet. By being mindful and experiencing the present moment in the silence we worship God who is present with us and as John the Solitary taught we offer the true prayer that is worthy of Him – complete attention and connectedness in and through silence.
Saint Ignatius in his own way teaches the same. Although unless we can reclaim the silence and the time required we may not be able to engage in his practices and receive the benefits they offer. As we seek to move towards a deeper experience of Ignatius’ methods we might begin by using mindfulness to reclaim some of what has been lost and build into our day the opportunity to develop it further. Building a habit that we can use as a base is the beginning from which we can proceed to bring about more silence and allow God to be with us intentionally. Inspired by this we then have the opportunity to go further and Ignatius offers us a way to do so.
As society grapples with the challenges of work-life balance, in a world so different from even a decade ago we are comforted knowing that we can make change. Through the practice of mindfulness each person has a tool that is accessible, achievable and mischievously open to the presence of God. When we enter the silence we find him effortlessly and are drawn deeper and deeper into his love. In making time to be mindful we can become more spiritual and in a positive way seek what we may in the past have viewed as boredom. Boredom is of course not simple silence it is the lack of attention to the present. In the present we experience life and all that is truly real.
I wish you well as you work to bring about the balance in life that is needed and encourage you to begin wherever you are comfortable and are able to make the time for. Mindfulness can and should be embraced, as it will bring about a positive outcome and whet your appetite for more. The ‘more’ we will then seek is the presence of God whom we were born into through Baptism.
Yours in Christ,
Brendan Nicholls Liturgy Coordinator
Congratulations to all students from years 7-9 who participated in this years’ Education Perfect English World Championships from July 25th to August 1st. This competition run through the Education Perfect company, sees students from across the globe compete in English Literacy Skills challenges in an attempt to win prizes, out-perform other competing schools and of course, gain invaluable extra practice and development of personal literacy skills. Many of our students participated in this event during school hours and at home resulting in great success for individuals and the college.
Education Perfect World Championship Results
10th Overall Globally out of 1,327 schools
6th Overall in Australia out of 938 schools
1st Overall in Victoria out of 246 schools
Well done to all students who participated in this exciting competition! It is the individual commitment and enthusiasm that you demonstrated which are the vital skills for success in the future.
Special mention goes to the following students who reached higher “Award” levels.
Student | World Ranking | Points | Award Level | |
Janelle | Nichols | 330th | 5,720 | Emerald |
Charlie | Smale | 331st | 5,716 | Emerald |
Tess | Craven | 380th | 5,272 | Emerald |
Riley | Theilemann | 387th | 5,210 | Emerald |
Emily | Allan | 435th | 5,053 | Emerald |
Olivia | Graham | 567th | 4,004 | Gold |
Kiara | Troop | 604th | 3,679 | Gold |
Tyson | Garner | 652nd | 3,411 | Gold |
Claudia | Spaleta | 776th | 3,077 | Gold |
Jasmine | Perilli | 854th | 3,022 | Gold |
Abbey | Page | 897th | 3,008 | Gold |
Florence | Noble | 923rd | 3,002 | Gold |
Zoe | Ballard | 966th | 2,835 | Silver |
Brodie | Lawrence | 1003rd | 2,626 | Silver |
Claire | Smeaton | 1009th | 2,602 | Silver |
Rory | Quinn | 1123rd | 2,254 | Silver |
Cooper | Hayes | 1413th | 1,814 | Bronze |
Kaylie | Webb | 1431st | 1,777 | Bronze |
Eve | Wells | 1467th | 1,686 | Bronze |
Hunter | Benness | 1545th | 1,555 | Bronze |
Wen-Chun | Lu | 1695th | 1,376 | Bronze |
Jett | Willey | 1714th | 1,358 | Bronze |
Summer | Benness | 1786th | 1,304 | Bronze |
Mackenzie | Pigott | 1850th | 1,253 | Bronze |
Kaylie | Brew | 1863rd | 1,244 | Bronze |
Elly | Davis | 1874th | 1,232 | Bronze |
Jonah | Spilsbury | 1900th | 1,210 | Bronze |
Sarah | McCosker | 1910th | 1,205 | Bronze |
Bailey | White | 1940th | 1,187 | Bronze |
Ned | Poynder | 1991st | 1,154 | Bronze |
Emily | Seear | 1994th | 1,153 | Bronze |
Oceania | Cook | 2029th | 1,133 | Bronze |
Angus | McWaters | 2035th | 1,128 | Bronze |
Isabelle | Nott | 2178th | 1,062 | Bronze |
Sammi | Markovic | 2356th | 1,012 | Bronze |
Demi | Lollis | 2380th | 1,008 | Bronze |
Mackenzie | Grieve | 2393rd | 1,006 | Bronze |
Drew | Honey | 2455th | 1,000 | Bronze |
Alexander | Cumming | 2463rd | 1,000 | Bronze |
Jack | James | 2469th | 1,000 | Bronze |
Daniel | McInerney Sotomayor | 2473rd | 1,000 | Bronze |
On Monday the 13th of August the Year 11 and 12 VCAL classes co-hosted the opening of The Lake Lorne Mindfulness Walk.
The current Year 12 class started working on this project halfway throughout last year, with help from City of Greater Geelong. The walk was launched at Lake Lorne and we met with some council members and a member from the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners, who also performed a traditional welcome to country as well as local residents and City of Greater Geelong representatives.
We led the group around the lake and paused at all of the stops along the walk and explained and demonstrated the activities to everyone. We finished the walk and then went back undercover for some photos and for food that we had organised.
The Mindful Walk was a part of Personal Development, Literacy and Numeracy within the VCAL program here at Saint Ignatius and was a really positive experience where we worked alongside the wider community and in particular Amanda Stirrat from City of Greater Geelong.
Finn Parke Year 12 Healy
These innovative single evening programs are part of some special transition events that we offer our Year 7 and 8 students and they are happening here in our school community during the last weeks of August.
The programs have a whole range of memorable moments that include carefully guided interactions with other fathers and students. Fathers will emerge from the night reassured and impressed by the way our students are able to speak up and share insights about their lives. And be assured that the night is fun too… full of activities and conversations that will make us smile.
Media attention often feasts on the reality that some famous sportsmen and celebrities fall short of being good ‘role-models’ to our boys… but we are confident that the best role-models are much closer to home.
‘Stepping Up’ taps the very best resources in our own school community… the dads (or grandfathers, older brothers or uncles) of our boys. Be part of this innovative single evening program that gives a signpost to each boy about the best ways he can ‘step up’ to be a good man.
Year 8 Fathers and Sons Evening
Tuesday 21 August 2018
To register please: Visit the link http://bit.ly/SICG-2018
Or get the registration link emailed to you: sicg.yr8dads@book.time-space.com.au
On Thursday the 2nd of August, the Year 10 Italian class toured the Melbourne 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 – traditional Italian fine dining since 1871.
“The Italian excursion was a great learning experience. It was interesting to see all the diverse cultures that are present in Melbourne and how they all interact perfectly in one little community. The bus trip was fun and entertaining, and although there was a lot of walking involved, I thoroughly enjoyed my day. It was great tasting all the various foods from the different cultures. My favourite was the samosa, I ended up eating two. Although the seeds afterwards left a weird aftertaste.” – Maddy
“I learnt that you should never enter a restaurant if they attempt to advertise the store by paying a waitress to hold the store's menu.” – Chelsea
“I learnt that all signs that go to a town or city (i.e. '10km to Melbourne') go to the general post office.” – Caine
Mr Christian Berti
On the 3rd August, 22 Year 9 students were invited to attend a Just Think alcohol education program run at GMHBA Stadium by Headspace Geelong and Barwon Child Youth and Families.
Students who attended participated in interactive activities that educated them on the impacts of alcohol on the growing brain, strategies to manage being exposed to alcohol underage, as well as how to support friends if they are intoxicated.
Some of the key messages these student’s learnt from this program were:
Make a family rule about not consuming alcohol until at least 18 years old.
Just think has been developed with the support of Deakin University and the program content is informed by the National Medical Health and Research Centre.
Ms Tenille Thomson Student Wellbeing Coordinator
On Thursday 2nd August all Year 11 students participated in a full day seminar facilitated by Glen Gerreyn from the Hopefull Institute.
The seminar was titled 'Day of Hope' and Glen led students through strategies to follow their dreams. Glen pulls no punches in encouraging students to be the best they can possibly be and he offered students the belief that they can do anything they set their mind to.
All students were fully engaged and it was encouraging to talk to students after the day finished about their enthusiasm for making the most of their time left in secondary education and what they believe they can achieve.
Ms Kristin Williamson Year 11 Coordinator
Data shows the number one indicator of whether young people participate in employment post-school is experiencing work while at school.
Carter’s mum Tina observed 1st-hand the benefits from Carter’s Work placement. “Ticket to Work" made Carter’s school studies much more interesting. Suddenly his Year 12 subject choices were clearer as he could see where he wanted to go and how he could get there.”
Deakin University’s Toby Durden, Carter’s employer, benefited too. “We took Carter to shadow a range of technicians throughout our three campuses. It was really good for us to understand how his generation thinks, how they want to work, and to evaluate the cultural changes we need to make to encompass their needs.”
Although they are already disability access friendly, Carter’s placement also highlighted how Deakin campuses could improve.
“Carter is a really switched on, really bright young person. He has wonderful qualities we could happily work with in the future.”
The “Ticket to Work” program is facilitated by Geelong’s Local Learning Employment Network (GLLEN) and provides the opportunity for young people to gain industry experience and knowledge while still attending Secondary School.
Pictured: Tina Hardiman visits son Carter and employer Toby Durden at their Deakin Geelong Waterfront campus "Ticket to Work" placement.
Mr Bruce Connor Work & Further Education Coordinator
On behalf of Saint Ignatius College, I would like to congratulate Sophie Skuza (11 Bellarmine) for being selected to attend the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Year 12 Program. This is a 12-day residential program held in Canberra and Brisbane in January of 2019, with students from all over Australia participating.
The NYSF provides students a broader understanding of the diverse study and career options available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and to encourage continued studies in these fields.
The selection process in highly competitive, with Sophie’s written application and interviews impressing the panels to be endorsed by Rotary Lara and selected at the regional final over the weekend. I commend Sophie for her hard work and hope she has a rewarding experience at the NYSF.
Ms Elise Meehan Science Coordinator
"I applied for the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Year 12 program in hopes to open up more opportunities for further study and my future career in my current field of interest, biomedical science; to learn more about the role of science in our society and the ways that STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) can help us to solve problems that humanity faces; to connect and form networks with likeminded individuals from across Australia; and to improve my interpersonal skills.
I have had a strong passion for science ever since I was very young, and my ‘dream job’ has always been to become a researcher and help improve the lives of people worldwide. I am very excited that I have been given the opportunity to attend the NYSF Year 12 program and I am hoping to meet people who will help me to achieve my goals and guide me along the right path."
Sophie Skuza
Monday 13th August saw Saint Ignatius College fielding two teams in the final round of the Debaters’ Association of Victoria’s (DAV) School Competition for the Geelong Region.
In the A Grade competition, we were well represented by a team of five students who had one hour to prepare their case for a secret topic debate. Year 11 students, Chloe Broadhurst, Leah Maffescioni, and Anthony Zanghi, joined Year 12s Kyle Wig, and Dean O’Brien for the preparation. Combining well as a team, they developed the negative case in response to the topic: “That banks should be taxed at higher rates than other corporations.”
Although their opponents did not present for the debate, our students were able to deliver their speeches and had fun debating against each other. They were provided with some valuable feedback about their strategies by the adjudicator. At the conclusion of the season, SICG was placed equal 3rd in A Grade, which is a very solid achievement.
Congratulations to all who have participated in Senior Debating this season and represented the school:
Year 11 - Chloe Broadhurst, Leah Maffescioni, Anthony Zanghi; Year 12 - Chelsea Barrett, Dean O’Brien, and Kyle Wig.
Students involved in the D Grade competition worked hard to prepare the affirmative case for the topic: “That we should impose mandatory minimum sentences for all violent crimes.” Abbey Maffescioni (Year 9) opened the case with some strong arguments in her first debate for the school, and spoke very well. She was supported by Laura Maertzdorf (Year 8), and Ella Dumaresq (Year 9), our second and third speakers. The adjudicator praised the team for their strong arguments and the development of their rebuttal skills.
Well done to all three speakers, and congratulations to Laura Maertzdorf who was awarded Best Speaker for the debate. The team came away with four points for the round due to their opponents being unable to field a full team. Nevertheless, the debate proceeded, with two speakers filling the three positions and providing some solid competition. At the conclusion of the program, SICG finished equal 4th out of 19 teams in a very competitive field. All of our junior debaters can be very proud of their efforts and their achievements.
Thank you to these students who have been involved in researching and assisting with the preparation of our arguments throughout the season:
Year 7 – Amy Thompson; Year 8 – Joshua Galbraith; Year 9 – Lucy Dehnert and Lenon Gangoso.
Congratulations to those who have represented the school this year in D Grade:
Year 8 – Adisa Fabiano, Laura Maertzdorf, Luca Martino, Emily O’Kane; Year 9 – Ella Dumaresq and Abbey Maffescioni.
My sincere thanks are also extended to Ms Brooke O’Brien for her ongoing work in support of our junior debaters.
The Junior Secondary Program (JSP) is due to commence early in September, for students in Years 7 and 8 who are keen to experience an introduction to debating. Those who have registered for this program will receive further information shortly about arrangements and preparation here at school. The program is to be hosted by Clonard College this year.
Ms Andrea Dart Debating Co-ordinator
14 students from Year 7-9 will be competing in the Regional Final for Tournament of Minds on Sunday 26th August.
These students have been working hard on a long-term challenge for the past five weeks and are looking forward to the opportunity to present their solutions on the day.
Tournament of Minds is a creative problem solving competition for teams of seven students in primary and secondary year. It aims to enhance the potential of students by encouraging teamwork within a challenging and competitive environment.
Further information for parents of the team will be provided by email later this week.
Ms Anneliese Wandersmith
Performing Arts Evening - Dance and Drama Concert
On Wednesday 8th August around 50 students from year 7 to 10 showcased their amazing talent for family and friends at the College’s Dance and Drama Concert at The Potato Shed.
Students showcased a variety of performances that they had developed in their Dance and Drama classes from semester one including Mime, Physical Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, Circus skills, Improvisation, TV commercial performances, Commedia dell’Arte and numerous Dance Compositions.
It was a wonderful evening that was compered by our College Captain Dean O’Brien and Performing Arts Captain Catherine Exton and highlighted the amazing talent of students within the performing arts at the College.
Well Done to all the students who were involved in the concert. Teachers: Ms Lehmann, Ms Marie, Mr Rock and Ms King.
St Ignatius of Loyola Feast Day Celebrations
Students from the year 9 music class thoroughly entertained the students and staff at the recent Feast Day assembly.
Laura Jamieson, Jett Willey, Jack James and Coco Bullock performed an original song “We’ve only just begun”. This song was written by Laura Jamieson, Olivia Mawson, Eoin McNolty and Joshua Payne.
The Year 12 band also performed “Cross roads”. Robert Juric, Dominic Randall, Ryan McNolty, Liam Power and Sam Grant have been practising hard in preparation for their performance exam in October.
Talent Quest
The talent quest was so much fun and special thanks to our arts captain Catherine Exton who organised all the afternoon entertainment. We were so delighted to have the famous Bob Evans from the band ‘Jebediah’ as our guest artist and judge. He mentioned that he loved our college and wanted his children to come here!
Congratulations to the following students who won awards at the Feast Day talent quest.
Junior
First Place: Arielle Renton-Gibb
Second Place: Kaitlyn Eastwood and Coco Bullock
Third Place: Storm Randall
Senior
First Place: Year 12 Band
Second Place: Jack Woodfine
Third Place: Eva Hay
Principal's Award
Junior
First Place: Oceania Cook
Second Place: Marielle Lewis
Senior
First Place: Phoebe Harrison
Second Place: Callum Branch
Hope to see many of our parents and friends at the Instrumental Showcase which will be held on Monday September 3rd in the GPAC drama theatre.
Please purchase tickets from the GPAC website - “Find a Show” .
Yours musically,
Linda Pape Performance & Instrumental Co-Ordinator.
Thirty of our current Year 9 and 10 students have been randomly selected by the government to participate in the 2018 international PISA testing program. Approximately 800 schools across Australia will be involved in this program designed to monitor how well young Australians are meeting important educational goals.
Letters have been mailed home to parents and guardians this week to outline when and what these tests entail. We wish to reassure all students and their families that the outcome of these tests will remain confidential and that the information gathered will be used to provide a broad data base for comparing Australian student performance with that of students in other countries. It will also enable policy makers, researchers and teachers to learn from other education systems around the world.
As Ignatian students, we thank them in advance for demonstrating their commitment to be men and women for others by embracing this challenge on Friday August 24th.
Principal, Mr. Exton will join me in meeting with the selected students on Monday during morning homeroom in the ILC to explain Saint Ignatius College’s obligations and expectations as a mandated school undertaking the testing in 2018.
Mrs Annette Chidzey PISA School Coordinator and Deputy Principal [Learning and Teaching]
In the next few weeks, students currently in Year 8 and 9 will be invited to make elective or unit choices as part of their academic programs for 2019. Currently students in Years 10 and 11 are finalising their selected study preferences for next year as well, so it is a very busy time for students in all four levels at present.
Year 9 students have already undertaken some preparatory career investigation as part of their Personal Learning classes and in the weeks ahead we will focus on unit selections to complement mandated studies associated with the Victorian curriculum at Year 10 level.
Year 8 students will have the opportunity to select three electives per semester to complement their Year 9 core studies in 2019 and information about possible electives along with people to seek guidance and support from as part of this process will be shared with the students in the next two or three weeks.
Mrs Annette Chidzey Deputy Principal [Learning and Teaching]
Mangahigh - RockStars of Maths Challenge
Over the next two weeks all our Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 Foundation Maths students will be competing against schools all over the world in the RockStars of Maths Challenge on Mangahigh, our Maths Homework program.
The goal is for students to successfully complete as many maths activities on Mangahigh as possible over the 13-24th August. They are working towards earning 150 points to gain a Gold Medallion, or 400 points to upgrade to the Special Legends Medallion!
Students can earn medals by completing activities assigned by their teacher, recommended (Virtual Tutor) tasks, browsing the curriculum or even by playing games.
Earlier this year students competed in the Mangahigh Maths Ninja Challenge.
A big congratulations to our medal winners:
And congratulations to the following students who earned a Certificate of Achievement:
We’re sure that even more of our students will earn medals this time!
A copy of the RokStars of Maths flyer can be downloaded below:
Maths Help is on a new day!
All students are welcome to come along on a Thursday lunchtime to room X05 to get some help with topics they are finding difficult or just to catch up on their homework.
Each week there are Maths teachers and VCE students available to give assistance. A reminder notice is placed on Xuno every Thursday morning. We look forward to seeing students take advantage of this service.
Mrs Colleen Bolland Mathematics Learning Area Leader
Lifeboat Geelong was established in Geelong in December 2013 and has met consistently every month since.
It seeks to provide effective pastoral support to established victims of church-related sexual abuse by addressing a number of areas of need, including, but by no means restricted to, some financial support for those many victims / survivors who are genuinely struggling to make ends meet.
Lifeboat Geelong's chief purpose is to bring to people harmed by church-related sexual abuse a sense of respect, understanding and compassion, along with efforts to address important issues in a practical way such as finding employment and suitable accommodation.
If you would like to support the work of Lifeboat Geelong please read the attached brochure and find out how you can help the clients of Lifeboat Geelong with your care, time and / or skills.
When: Wednesday 29th of August 2018, 6.15-8.00pm
Where: Christian College Centre of Music, Sport and Performing Arts (40 Collins Street Drysdale)
Who: Drysdale Clifton Springs Curlewis Association (DCSCA)
Leading Senior Constable Robert Noggler, Youth Resource Officer (Victoria Police Force)
Topics: Cyberbullying, Social Media pitfalls, On-line Gaming, Sexting, Strategies, FAQs
Starting August 20th
Monday 20th
A. Schneider, T. Smale, L. Grist, C. Kopec, B. Rees, E. Don
Tuesday 21st
L. Tigani, S. Twaits, A. Quirk, R. Harris
Wednesday 22nd
R. Murray, L. Vella, Needed, Needed
Thursday 23rd
M. White, E. Carpenter, Needed, Needed
Friday 24th
E. Stokie, S. Jenkins, Needed, Needed
Starting August 27th
Monday 27th
C. Dumaresq, N. Van Vliet, T. McMurray
Tuesday 28th
N. Robinson, L. Vella, V. Durbidge
Wednesday 29th
C. Ford, B. Downey, Needed, Needed
Thursday 30th
M. White, E. Carpenter, L. Eastwood
Friday 31st
L. Vella, F. Cahill-Low T. Dowd-Hamilton, J. Payne
If unable to attend, please make sure you get a replacement.
Sandra Woodall Tel: 0417 050 258
Sports Trivia Night
The date is set for Saturday October 27th 6.30pm arrival for a 7.00pm start.
Please put this date in your diary and on the fridge.
This Fundraiser is still in the planning and preparation stage. We need your help!
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.
Sports Trivia Night
The date is set for Saturday October 27th 6.30pm arrival for a 7.00pm start.
Please put this date in your diary and on the fridge.
This Fundraiser is still in the planning and preparation stage. We need your help!
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.
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: Tuesday September 4th at 7.00pm in the Food Tech. Room.
Open Every 2nd Wednesday 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Open on Wednesday August 15th and 29th
We really need more new volunteers to help us keep this Service Open.
If you are available for 2 hours on any Wednesday afternoon.
If you can help please email sicgpandf@ignatius.vic.edu.au with your details.
Don’t worry – we provide on the job training.
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Local Community and Sporting groups you may be interested in.
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
A journey of Faith – we are all on this journey and we are on it together!
And we encourage, support, challenge, pray for one another – we can’t be Christians on our own we need a community to help us!
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults for the Holy Trinity Parish
A journey of Faith – we are all on this journey and we are on it together!
And we encourage, support, challenge, pray for one another – we can’t be Christians on our own we need a community to help us!
Are you someone who may like to be part of this journey with us?
Maybe you…
Have been encouraged by Fr. Michael, or our new priest, Fr Darien, to learn about the Catholic Faith because your child is preparing for Holy Communion or Confirmation;
A leaflet entitled “RCIA, A Journey in Faith” can be downloaded here and is also available from the school office.
Leonie Hamer (a St Ignatius mum) came with us on a previous ‘journey’ and should you wish to talk to her about her experience, or to a member of the RCIA team, contact details can be obtained from the school office.
Please be in touch with Fr Darien on 5258 1673, or Sandra Gould on email: sandra@salmandra.com if you wish to know more – a friendly reception awaits you – no question is a ‘silly one’!
An Enquiry Night will be held on Tues 21st August; if you wish to attend that night please contact Fr Darien or Sandra by the 15th August.