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H A I L E Y B U R YK e y s b o r o u g h B e r w i c k B r i g h t o nAward winning teachers. Small Classes. National Best Practice Outcomes.

A C C L A I M E D www.haileybury.vic.edu.au

LEARN HOW TO BANK ON YOUR MEMORY

DEVELOPING LITERACY THROUGH SONGS AND RHYMESPLUS

Mind Mind mattersmatters

DUXSouth Edition2010 ESSENTIAL EDUCATION GUIDE

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St Leonard’s CollegeSt Leonard’s College is a coeducational, Uniting Church College, with almost equal numbers of boys and girls. The school has two campuses in Melbourne, one in Brighton and one at Patterson River. The Brighton Campus, which caters for students from ELC to year 12 has over 1400 students, and the Cornish Campus at Patterson River has approximately 320 students from ELC to year 10.

The College enjoys an enviable academic record, offering both VCE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma at years 11 and 12. The Reggio Emilia philosophy of early years education underpins the Junior School curriculum and the College is accredited to offer the IB Primary Years Programme at both campuses.

Cocurricular activities are viewed as an essential part of College life, rather than an option, and include academic, artistic, community and sporting opportunities.

The College has been recognised for many of its programs, particularly its sustainable education program and recently the Cornish Campus was named the Sustainable School of the Year by the University of NSW.

2011 Scholarships

Each year the College offers academic, general excellence and performing arts scholarships to boys and girls presently at any school.

Applications close 21 February 2010 and are accepted on-line atwww.stleonards.vic.edu.au

You can find us at….

Brighton Campus

ELC – year 12, over 1,400 students 163 South Road, Brighton East VIC 3187

Phone 9909 9300 Facsimile 9592 3439

Cornish Campus at Patterson River

ELC – year 10, over 320 students65 Riverend Road, Bangholme VIC 3175

Phone 9773 1011Facsimile 9773 1726

The best people to contact are…

Enrolment inquiries

Beryl McMillan, Director Community Relationsph 9909 9300 or email [email protected]



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St Leonard’s College provides an education and environment to suit all students. From our smaller campus at Patterson River to our larger Brighton Campus that caters to students up to year 12 and offers both the VCE and the International Baccalaureate.

Meet our new Principal, Mr Stuart Davis at our information sessions in February.

Brighton CampusTuesday 23 February at 6.15pm tour and 7.00pm for an information session.

Cornish CampusMonday 8 February at 10.00am for a tour of the campus on a school day and a chance to talk with staff.

Saturday 27 February at 10.00am for an information session and tour.

Cornish Campus Patterson River Brighton Campus Brighton East stleonards.vic.edu.au

Small school, big school, great school!



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BEST INTERESTSACT IN YOUR OWN

CALL FOR 2011ENTRY SCHOLARSHIPSUBMISSIONS

St Michael’s Grammar School is now accepting applications for the following 2011 entry scholarships:

Academic (Years 7 and 10 only)Drama/Dance (Years 7 to 10)Instrumental Music (Years 7 to 10)Choral Music (Years 7 to 10)General Excellence (Years 7 to 10)General Excellence – for children of Old Michaelians (Year 7 only)

Our scholarship program is designed to increase opportunities for students with particular strengths, talents and abilities, who have a desire to contribute to the vitality of school life. A guiding principle of the program is the provision of opportunities for those students who for financial reasons may not be able to attend St Michael’s.

Students may apply for only one category of scholarship. All scholarships are open to both new and current students of

St Michael’s. Applications close Sunday 21 February 2010.

If you would like your child’s education to flourish through encouragement and investigation, questioning and reflection, now is the time to act.

Full details on the scholarships are available at www.stmichaels.vic.edu.auor call us on +61 3 8530 3310 to discuss how the vibrant and inspiring culture of St Michael’s Grammar School can help shape your child’s learning journey.

St Michael’s is a creative and caring school, which celebrates the diversity of its community. We aim to be the benchmark among innovative, co-educational schools in Australia.

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Haileybury ....................................................... p1St Leonard’s College ................................... p2,3St Michael’s Grammar School ....................... p4Caulfield Grammar School ..............................p5Mentone Girls’ Grammar School.....................p6Kilvington Girls’ Grammar ..............................p7Mentone Grammar ...................................... p8,9Brighton Grammar School ............................p10Methodist Ladies’ College............................. p11St Catherine’s School ................................... p12Kilbreda College ............................................ p13Wesley College ..............................................p14Melbourne Grammar School ......................... p15Westall Secondary College ........................... p16Sacré Coeur .................................................. p17The King David School .................................. p17

Mentone Girls’ Secondary College ...............p18Holmesglen TAFE ..........................................p18Korowa Anglican Girls’ School ...................... p19Bentleigh Secondary College ...................... p20McKinnon Secondary College ...................... p20Brighton Secondary School ......................... p20Mordialloc College ....................................... p20Loreto Mandeville Hall .................................. p21Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah Colleges ..................... p21Holmesglen TAFE .......................................... p21St Bede’s College ......................................... p22Lauriston Girls’ School ................................ p23Glen Eira College .......................................... p23Kindergarten Guide ...................................... p24St Leonard’s College .................................... p25Katandra School .......................................... p25Primary Schools ........................................... p25Melbourne Girls Grammar ........................... p26Berendale School ..........................................p27Greek Orthodox College ................................p27Christian Brothers College ...........................p27Presentation College ....................................p27St James College.......................................... p28Our Lady of Scared Heart Bentleigh ............ p29Shelford Girls’ Grammar .............................. p30Cheltenham Secondary College ................... p31Mentone Grammar ....................................... p32

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advertisers’ index editor’s noteIt’s not too late to improve my memory? Phew!

I was so pleased to read our story (page 8) about tips and tricks for making your

memory work more effi ciently. I was also relieved the adage that practice makes perfect even applies when you’re trying to train brain cells.

Rest assured, however, that our expert is not an advocate of rote learning or learning without understanding or comprehension.

Some of the suggestions even sound like fun.

Speaking of fun – that’s probably the picture that’s conjured when you think about teenagers taking a gap year abroad. However, increasing numbers of school leavers are having more than fun; they are paying to do volunteer work in a developing country for at least part of their year.

See page 10 to read about the experience of Melbourne’s Lily Colley when she was working in a kindergarten in rural Peru.

Kindergarten is, of course, part of the vital early years in education. It seems there is always something we can do to help stimulate the developing brain.

In this edition of Dux (page 22), we look at the value of an oldie but a goodie – the saying and singing of rhymes and songs.

One of the benefi ts of saying traditional rhymes is the exposure children get to words and phrases they do not hear in everyday life, thus expanding their vocabularies.

And (excuse me for jumping forward several years) research shows that children with excellent vocabularies at age seven go on to do well in their fi nal years of schooling.

You’ll also fi nd the most popular songs and rhymes among Australian children as part of our story.

Finally, don’t miss our handy school-year calendar on the inside back cover.

Enjoy the read,

Kristin OwenEducation editor

[email protected]



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Wheelers HillMalvernCaulfield

Yarra JunctionNanjing-Chinamore than a school

Year 7 and 8 students at Caulfield Grammar School benefit from an extra teacher for every class. Students have two qualified teachers in core classes – the subject specialist teacher and also a Learning Mentor who closely monitors and supports each girl and boy in their academic and social development. It’s a unique approach and another reason why Caulfield Grammar is more than a school.

To find out more about how we inspire the journey from Kindergarten to University, please call 03 9524 6300 or visit www.caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au

Wheelers Hill Campus, 74 – 82 Jells Rd. Wheelers HillCaulfield Campus, 217 Glen Eira Rd. East St KildaMalvern Campus, 5 Willoby Ave. Glen Iris

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Dux editor: Kristin OwenContributors: Fay Burstin, Shaunagh O’Connor Photographer: Tony GoughDesigner: Josie KilgourSub-editor: Louise BrowneAdvertising: Karen ChandlerPublisher: Sylvia BradshawPublished by Leader Associated Newspapers PTY LTD, ABN 34 004 337 446.Leader Community Newspapers cannot be held liable for any errors or omissions.No part of this publication may be reproduced without permission.

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H A I L E Y B U R YK e y s b o r o u g h B e r w i c k B r i g h t o nAward winning teachers. Small Classes. National Best Practice Outcomes.

A C C L A I M E D www.haileybury.vic.edu.au

LEARN HOW TO BANK ON YOUR MEMORY

DEVELOPING LITERACY THROUGH SONGS AND RHYMESPLUS

Mindmatters

DUXSouth Edition2010 ESSENTIAL EDUCATION GUIDE8 MIND GAMES

Students, the young, the old, the in-betweencan all improve their memory with practice

10 FILLING THE GAPA gap year can be more than a holiday.It can be soul-inspiring work

16 THE SUM OF USWhy is it that so many students, as well as their parents, fear maths?

28 TEEN MENTAL HEALTHParents need to read the signs to ensure their adolescents are OK

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Photographer: Tony GoughModel: Bridey Wood

WORDS OF WONDERHow rhymes and songs form thebasis of children’s literacy

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Where girlsare happy• Established 1923• ELC to VCE• Flexibility for

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OUTSTANDINGOPPORTUNITIESFOR GIRLS AND BOYSF R O M E L C T O Y E A R 1 2

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Melbourne school groups and students are turning to memory training to improve

exam scores and add value to study time – and they are getting results.

Using your brain to learn everything from the names of the planets to spelling the word “accommodation” has always been part of a child’s educational development. However, in an age of spell-checking computers, educators have become wary of memory recollection standards slipping.

So a drive has begun to encourage a fi tness campaign for the brain. Just as health groups seek to get us all off the couch, memory experts recommend we take our minds out for a walk by engaging in memory training to improve

how we gain and retain knowledge.These types of brain games are

fi nding enthusiasts at both ends of the age spectrum. Older people are using such exercises to keep their minds sharp and potentially reduce the risk of

dementia. For students and the young, the aims are to employ the brain and seek to improve their exam results and study techniques.

Daniel Dobos, of Mental Blank, conducts popular clinics for schools about improving learning strategies by making better use of one’s memory banks. His business also extends to presentations for adults and professional groups.

“At seminars I sometimes like to get everyone’s attention by memorising

Mind gamesBRAIN EXERCISE BRINGS BENEFITS BEYOND EXAM RESULTS

I always tell students that you must understand something before you memorise it

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MEMORY BANK8

DANIEL DOBOS, MENTAL BLANK



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all the names on the attendance roll,” Mr Dobos said. “The best I’ve done so far is recalling 114 names in 15 minutes.”

Mr Dobos, 31, is quick to point out he’s not a freak – he’s a regular guy who fi nds keeping his mind and memory sharp to be not only useful but a fun hobby.

He is also a person who has practised what he now preaches. Mr Dobos achieved high grades at VCE level and completed engineering and law degrees at Melbourne University before founding Mental Blank.

His business now includes targeted assistance to VCE students through his program, VCE Success. The program covers not only memory and learning strategies, but more general aspects of study such as exam technique, note taking and, importantly, how to relax even during the demands of the VCE period.

“One of the things I aim to do is take some of that stress away. If someone is spending a lot of time studying but they are not doing it effectively, then that is obviously not an intelligent use of their time,” Mr Dobos said.

One senior school head in Melbourne, Jacqui Goldenberg, arranged for more than 80 students to participate in an intensive skills session presented by Mr Dobos late last year. The students, all in years 10 and 11, were intending to study towards their VCE this year.

“It’s always good for our students to be exposed to different methods of learning,” said Ms Goldenberg, who was the school’s VCE co-ordinator last year.

“I do see a real value in the learning methods that were demonstrated. Some of the memory techniques, while being simple, you can then apply to more elaborative techniques that are required in other subjects.”

Ms Goldenberg said the existing format for VCE examinations still required a high element of memory-based knowledge to complement skills in comprehension and communication. This meant any improvement in memory could lead to a student being more confi dent about their studies and their potential to do well.

The benefi ts of memory training

extend far beyond gaining better scores at school. Mental health workers and academics are increasingly interested in the important role memory has in a child’s general development.

Sydney University conducts a Child Memory Clinic which helps children and teens with memory diffi culties which impact negatively on their daily lives.

Mr Dobos said the memory principles do serve many practical purposes. In an educational context, he said it is important to remember what the goal of study should be. “I always tell students that you must understand something before you memorise it,” he said.

“There are times, with something like a list of facts, when just memorising it may be enough. But mostly what you need to have is a comprehension of just what you are trying to learn. Memory can be an amazing tool, but just like any other tool you have to know how to use it.”

Researchers who study how the brain retains knowledge have found that visual memory can be more effective than auditory memory. Or, what we see is easier to recall than what we hear.

To remember diffi cult facts, Mr Dobos suggests creating mental pictures. The concept is not new, but it is a skill that few apply.

The example he provides is of a languages student trying to remember that the Spanish word for “table” is “mesa”. His method of doing so would be to associate “mesa” with something visual, for instance, making a mess.

“So in my head what I do is associate ‘mesa’ with an image of a very messy table, with something strange like soft toys strewn over it. When I next hear ‘mesa’, my brain responds with this very quirky image, and there’s the table beneath all that mess.

“We’ve had some really pleasing results with students through VCE Success,” Mr Dobos said. “And I don’t mean just in terms of getting better marks, but also by improving their confi dence and their willingness to try different things.”� More: vcesuccess.com.au

MEMORY BANK 9

The V.A.L.U.E of clever thinkingMemory specialist Daniel Dobos explains how he usesfi ve elements to aid and improve his learning.VISUALISATION – Try to fi nd a relationship with an image for each fact or word you want to retain.ASSOCIATION – Try to link two distinct elements together. It can be as simple as linking something old with something new. The aim is to establish in your mind a two-way connection between the elements.LOCATION – Location is a great sensory tool. When forming a visual memory cue, it can help if you create a unique location or perspective for it.UNUSUAL – The more quirky the image, the better you will remember it. Creating an unusual aspect to your visual cuecan help to “jog” the memory.EMOTIONAL – Emotional experiences form some of the most signifi cant and deep-set memories in our mind. Applying aspects of this emotional intellect can become an asset to learning. Think of it as a “shock” tactic.



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FILLING THE GAP10

A GAP YEAR CAN BE A PAUSE FOR A CAUSE

Lily Colley knew she was a long way from home when on her second day of working at a kindergarten in rural

Peru she suddenly found herself left in charge of a classroom of 25 children, none of whom spoke English.

“The teacher just told me she was leaving for the day and I’d have to take over,” said Lily, 19, of Greensborough. “All the children spoke Spanish and I’d hardly even met them. I thought to myself ‘this isn’t something you’d experience every day back in Australia’.”

Lily is one of the increasing number of Victorian students choosing to take a gap year between completing high school and starting tertiary studies to travel abroad and work as a volunteer in a developing country.

Lily, who completed her VCE in 2008, was based in the village of Urubamba in Peru’s Sacred Valley region. She spent two months in mid 2009 working as a kindergarten aide while living with a young family, experiencing a culture and

lifestyle far removed from what she knew in Melbourne.

“It really opened my eyes,” Lily said. “In Australia we are just so lucky and you don’t even realise it. It was my fi rst trip overseas and it was a real challenge to adjust to the living conditions and do all I could to help the local people while I was there.”

In recent years taking a gap year has become an accepted rite of passage in Western Europe, especially in Great Britain. Even Prince William and Prince Harry availed of the gap year to experience different cultures, try their hand at various volunteer roles and travel in a number of countries around the world. Prince Harry’s gap year included a stay in Australia, working as a jackaroo in the Queensland outback for two months.

Now, the gap year concept is growing in popularity here, with young people such as Lily delaying the start of their tertiary studies or traineeships to embark on a volunteer adventure.

The growth of interest in gap-year

Intermission

Lily Colley in Peru with some of her young charges.

90 Outer Crescent Brighton Vic Telephone: 8591 2202 www.brightongrammar.vic.edu.au

BRIGHTON GRAMMAR SCHOOLAn Anglican School for boys ELC to VCE

To learn more about our curriculum

especially designed for boys

ring John Arrowsmith on 8591 2202



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At MLC, our students can afford to be selective about the subjects they study. That’s because we offer them up to 80 subjects in Years 11 and 12. Of course, there’s more to love at MLC besides the amazing subject choice. There are two education outdoors locations, a term away from the classroom in Year 9, a list of past students that belongs in a Who’s Who of great Australian women achievers, school facilities that equal any in the world, a student-teacher ratio that can’t be beaten, a rich heritage treasured by all, staff who love what they do and students who love learning. For more ways to love MLC visit www.mlc.vic.edu.au or come along to an information morning from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. on:Friday 26 and Saturday 27 February / Friday 21 and Saturday 22 May / Friday 6 August / Friday 15 October Tuesday 9 November from 5.30pm to 7.00pm (Twilight Tour). Bookings essential on (03) 9274 6316 or register your interest online.

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KNOW WHY YOU’RE GOINGIf you only want an overseas holiday, then book an overseas holiday, don’t sign up for a volunteer position abroad. Gap-year volunteers will fi nd they enter communities where people are relying on them to do jobs.UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCESLiving standards will be far simpler than what you know. At times it is going to prove a tough adjustment.SEEK ANSWERS BEFORE YOU TRAVELIt’s vital to ask questions about where you will be going, the work and what is expected of you. Also, research any company or agent offering to fi nd you a gap-year position. SET REALISTIC GOALSYou have to accept you’re not going to change the world. However, you can make a real difference to people’s lives. LOOK BEYOND THE WORKWhile you are helping others, making new friends, expanding your life skills and having a fantastic adventure are all part of the experience of a gap year. Source: Projects Abroad

placements has resulted in a number of companies and travel agencies providing support and services to students seeking volunteer roles.

Will Pashley, Australian director of Projects Abroad, said his company receives about 1000 queries from young students each year. He said Projects Abroad had about 200 Australians working overseas as volunteers last year.

“While it’s called a gap year, what you fi nd is most people volunteer for between two and six months, and then do some independent travel before returning home,” Mr Pashley said.

“For most of the young people it is their fi rst time travelling on their own. Everything is new, from the food they eat to their living quarters to the work they are doing, so their batteries can run down after a while.”

Projects Abroad provides volunteers to more than 100 independent projects around the world. These include locations in Africa, Asia, South America and Eastern Europe.

Mr Pashley said it was important for a young person to fi nd a gap-year position which suited their interests.

“We fi nd a lot of young people are willing to work in orphanages and schools supporting children, and others have a real interest in human rights and

conservation projects, such as getting involved in animal refuges,” he said.

Students should be aware that there is a cost to working as a volunteer. As examples, Mr Pashley said a client with his company may pay $3000 for a three-month placement in India, or $5000 for a similar time in Peru. The fee would cover insurance, accommodation and administrative support, but excludes fl ight costs and pocket money. “You are paying your way but most of our clients will tell you it was well worth it,” he said.

“It’s a different type of education. It’s not about books and passing exams, it’s about personal development and experiencing life in countries you may never have even considered before.”

Mr Pashley said there are more females than males involving themselves with volunteer work during their gap years. “The young women just seem more mature and better equipped to handle some of the diffi cult situations our volunteers fi nd themselves helping with.”

Working abroad in your gap year does not have to be a solo experience. Groups of friends can arrange to work on a project together. Volunteers who do travel on their own can fi nd themselves immersed in a community of volunteers and local

people. “I found myself working with people from all over the world, which really added to the fun,” Lily said. “Between the family I lived with and the other volunteers, I made some really great friends.”

Lily said her parents had been supportive of her plans to defer university. She believes her time abroad and the year’s break has helped her mature and has proved a good preparation for her next challenge, studying health science and speech pathology this year.� More: projects-abroad.com.au

A world of opportunity



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THE SUM OF US16

It all countsTHESE DAYS IT JUST DOESN’T ADD UP FOR PARENTS TO BE FRIGHTENED OF MATHS

Mention maths at study time in most homes and it is not just the children who get nervous, it’s also the

parents. Educators are concerned an increasing

number of parents are lacking in confi dence when it comes to helping their kids with mathematical and number problems. Even primary school maths may sometimes prove too diffi cult for mum and dad.

This parental fear of maths can have a detrimental effect on a child’s learning, with the inference that maths is “hard” creating a negative attitude towards the subject in the student’s mind.

Melbourne-based author and former teacher Bill Handley says the modern reliance on calculators and computers has changed the way people approach mathematics.

“I’ve had young students tell me that if God intended us to use our brains, he wouldn’t have given us calculators,” Mr Handley said.

“My answer is there is nothing wrong with using a calculator, but using a calculator

without also using your brain is likely to get you into trouble.”

Mr Handley has written books such as Speed Maths for Kids and Teach Your Children Tables, which aim to develop the maths skills and understanding of all family members.

He said he can understand why some adults and school students have such a fear of maths because it requires a methodical, step-by-step approach to learning.

“The fact is maths is a tough subject,” Mr Handley said. “You can skip a year in history or geography and still hope to do well in your course. But miss a week in maths, or miss the basics, and you are really going to struggle to catch up or have it make sense to you.”

Mr Handley said it is important for both parents and children to remember that learning maths should be fun. He said his own methods of teaching have proved popular overseas as well as in Australia because he promotes the enjoyment and challenges that maths can provide.



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Follow your heartSacré Cœur Open Day Sunday 28 February from 1:30pm to 4:00pm.

Come and see what makes Sacré Cœur so distinctive.

See our school in action, meet our students and talk to our friendly staff.

Learn about our excellent academic results and our approach to individual differenceswhich encourages girls to develop to the very best of their abilities.

Scholarships for 2011 are now open.

Register online www.sacrecoeur.vic.edu.au by Friday 19 February forentry into Years 5, 7, 9, and 11 in 2011. Testing held Saturday 27 February, 2010.

172 Burke Road, Glen Iris, Victoria, 3146 Ph: 9835 2713Email: [email protected] www.sacrecoeur.vic.edu.au

Sacré CœurInternational School of the Sacred Hear t Private bus operates from Berwick and Vermont.

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The King David School educates students for tomorrow by engaging them with the wisdom of our tradition and the profound knowledge of today.

Within a Progressive Jewish framework students of all backgrounds are encouraged to learn from the rich and vibrant environment in which we celebrate and embrace our heritage.

For details regarding enrolments and scholarships, contact the Registrar on 9527 0102, [email protected] or visit www.kds.vic.edu.au

Inspiring Learning,Creating Community,Developing Leaders.



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• Strong tradition – Established 1955• VCE results consistently above state norms• Safe and caring environment• Excellent leadership opportunities for girls• Excellent facilities including gymnasium

performing arts centre, music suites, artand technology centre, science labs

• Committed and dedicated staff • Innovative Year 9 program in the Refl ective

Learning Centre• In 2009 94% of applicants gained tertiary places



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If you’re looking for a school that will nurture the confident,empowered woman your daughtercan be – choose Korowa.

At Korowa we have created alearning environment where every child is inspired and encouraged torealise their full potential, wherever that may lie.

Celebrating the individual, heraspirations and her talents, is at the heart of the Korowa philosophy.

This approach, combined with an innovative curriculum, first-rate facilities, and the professional expertise of our dedicated teachers, provides a powerful foundation for success.

To learn more about the school, from our Early Learning Centre for boysand girls to our girls-only Prep to Year 12 curriculum, please contact the Admissions Office on 03 9885 0336. Or email [email protected]

Ranfurlie Crescent Glen Iris 3146 Victoria Telephone 03 9885 0336www.korowa.vic.edu.au

And we get results. Korowa isconsistently ranked as one ofthe highest performing schoolsin the State for VCE results and university entry.

Since 1890, Korowa has beenshaped by excellence andachievement, demonstrated ina thousand different ways bygenerations of girls who havebeen able to say, with confidence,“I can. I will.”



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invites you to experience our exciting learning programsMordialloc College

1 Station St, Mordialloc VIC 3195Phone 9580 1184 Fax 9587 5443Email [email protected]

Year 7 Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) 2011

intake information will be available at the open events.

Please contact the school on 9580 1184 to arrange a guided tourwith the Assistant Principal.

www.mcsc.vic.edu.au

SEAL Entrance Exam for 2011

Saturday 8th May 2010

SEAL Registration for 2011 close

Friday 7th May 2010

OPEN NIGHT 2010

Tuesday 4th May, 7pm–8.30pmSee our College at work

OPEN AFTERNOON 2010

Saturday 1st May, 2pm–4pmTour the Learning Centre

120 Marriage Rd, East BrightonPhone 9592 7488Principal: Julie PodburyE: [email protected]

SEAL Information Night Wednesday March 3rd, 7.30pm

SEAL Entrance Exam Saturday May 1st, 10am

Open Night Wednesday May 5th, 7.30pm

School Tours Tuesday and Thursday mornings Contact the Registrar for more details

Brighton Secondary College

• Innovative programs • Strong tradition• Positive learning environment

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Our school community believes in our motto

We are a thriving community of learners supported by• A rigorous and innovative curriculum• State of the art facilities• High expectations of students and staff • Consistent and clear codes of behaviour• World class sustainable practices

Our extra-curricular programs off er outstanding opportunities in instrumental music, the performing arts, leadership, sport, camps and activities, and community service. Strong and positive relationships are the cornerstone of our inclusive college culture.

Vivien Street, East Bentleigh 3165Telephone: 9579 1044 • Facsimile: 9579 2720

www.bentleighsc.vic.edu.au • [email protected]

Bentleigh Secondary College

is an exciting place to be in 2010

OPEN NIGHT 2010 Tuesday April 27

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Continuing a tradition of excellence

McKinnon Secondary CollegeMcKinnon Road, McKinnon, VIC 3204

P 8520 9000 E [email protected] W www.mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au

McKinnon Secondary College fosters a love of learning. We develop creative young people with integrity and resilience who strive to achieve their best. We recognise and celebrate success, respect diversity, encourage cooperation, and promote community participation.The core values we develop and encourage in our students are: Respect, Integrity, Resilience, Community, Creativity and Success.



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Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah Colleges Educating for lifes"xc

Our students enjoy an innovative Jewish and General studies curriculum

supported by state of the art facilities. Renowned for outstanding academic

achievement, Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah Colleges provides a caring and

nurturing environment that maximises each student’s potential.

Due to unprecedented demand we have opened

a third girls prep class for 2010 and have

limited spaces available.

Long term scholarships for new entry

into the Colleges available.

For further details contact ourparent liason, Michelle Blutman

T 03 9522 8222E [email protected] www.ybr.vic.edu.au

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St. Bede’s College prides itself on providing an education which is strong in the academic, cultural and sporting areas. We are committed to a lifelong learning experience to ensure that our students receive quality education, so that they pursue excellence in all aspects of school life.

The College has a population of 1380 students and offers a wide curriculum to cater for the diversifi ed needs of our boys. Following the development of the St. Bede’s Strategic Plan (2008 – 2013), the College has embarked on a building program focusing on a new Performing Arts Centre with construction commencing late 2009.

Our subject offerings range from the Arts to VET and VCAL. We have a state of the art Computer Centre and specialist Science and Technology facilities. Most important of all, however, is our professional and committed teaching and auxiliary staff.

St. Bede’s maintains a fi ne tradition which is based on providing our boys with an education which is human and Christian. These two principles are the key to all College educational endeavours. We have a strong pastoral emphasis, based on the important and strong relationships developed between students and teachers.

2 Mentone Pde, Mentone Vic Tel (03)9582 5999 Fax (03)9582 5757Website: http://www.stbedes.catholic.edu.au

St Bede’s College

From the Principal

“We endeavour to provide our students with

the skills to become leaders

of tomorrow”Br. Garry Coyte

A CATHOLIC SECONDARY COLLEGE FOR BOYS CONDUCTED

IN THE LASALLIAN TRADITION

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RHYMES ARE MORE THAN CHILD’S PLAY, WRITES FAY BURSTIN

Nonsense rhymes about cows jumping over the moon, mice running up clocks and giant eggs

falling off walls have enthralled children for centuries. But while they squeal with delight as this little piggy goes “wee wee wee” all the way home, something profound is happening in children’s rapidly developing brains.

Education experts now agree that traditional nursery rhymes, chants and songs have a signifi cant effect on helping develop children’s abilities to communicate, read and write.

An early childhood specialist, Bridie Raban from the University of Melbourne’s Graduate School of Education, said singing and reciting nursery rhymes to young children is now regarded as the fi rst step towards developing literacy skills. Rhyming and alliteration encourage children to listen carefully to words.“All the research evidence points to the fact that rhymes and songs alert children to the patterns in language …and give them the opportunity

to hear sounds that go together, known as phonemic awareness,’’ Prof Raban said.

But there may be more than just science at work here. Renowned Australian children’s folklorist, academic and writer June Factor says familiarity is one of the keys to early learning. She believes popular nursery rhymes should form the basis of children’s fi rst reading material.

“When children are familiar with the material, they are highly motivated and can make good guesses,’’ Dr Factor said. “Much of children’s early attempts at reading are guesses and if they make too many mistakes they lose heart. But if the fi rst books are built on what they already know, they can’t go wrong and it gives them confi dence to keep going.”

Words of wonder● This Little Piggy ● Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star● Humpty Dumpty● Round and Round the Garden● Baa, Baa, Black Sheep● Ring-a-Ring-a-Roses● Rock-a-bye Baby● Waltzing Matilda ● Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree● I’m a Little Teapot● Bananas in Pyjamas● Five Little Ducks● Old MacDonald had a Farm● This Old ManSource: Play and Folklore, edited by June Factor and Gwenda Beed Davey

Australia’s most popular nursery rhymes, songs

and chants

Pictured from left: Emily, Tess and Millie, all 4.



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Live it. Learn it. Love it.

Lauriston is a non-denominational school for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12. The school balances world class academic results, unique education programs (including our Year 9 at Howqua) and an exciting range of extra-curricular activities.

38 Huntingtower Road, Armadale Victoria, 3143. Phone 03 9864 7555 or email [email protected] Visit our website at www.lauriston.vic.edu.au Since 1901

www.gec.vic.edu.au If you haven’t visited lately, you really should.

HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW GLEN EIRA?• Highly professional and committed teams of staff• Students focused on their learning across ALL year levels• Excellent VCE results• Programs which engage and extend students, both inside and

outside the classroom• Constantly improving facilities including new theatre and new

outdoor fi tness facilities• YOUR school – ready and waiting to serve OUR community

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WEDNESDAY 28th APRILTours at 9.15am, 11.30am and 1.45pm

Evening presentations start at 7pm.Tours conducted every Friday at 9.15am.

Ring 9571 7838 to book your tour.



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quick fi nd kindergarten/child care centre guide

Roseberry House Early Learning Centres

263-265 Centre Road, Bentleigh Phone: 9557 73992a/4 Roseberry Grove, Glenhuntly Phone: 9572 3677

Roseberry House are two family owned and operated Child Care Centres and Kindergartens situated in Bentleigh and Glenhuntly.We offer High Quality care for children aged between 1-5 years. Both centres are Nationally Accredited and operate well above State regulations, we offer additional staff members in all our rooms. The centres follow a child based refl ection style programming process and also offer Hey De Ho Music Sessions and a Specialist movement teacher. Our kinder rooms have in house computers, PMP, Library and cooking, plus lots more.Please phone or [email protected]@roseberryhouse.com.auto fi nd out more or view our centres

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Highett Pre School

3 Station St, Highett. Ph: 9555 8441

Highett Pre-School is a community run kindergarten offering 3 and 4 year old programs. Our experienced and friendly staff create a welcoming, enjoyable and safe centre in which our children can develop skills as they explore the carefully planned environment. Children learn best through play, especially when they are happy, comfortable and motivated with ‘hands on’ activities that they can touch, feel and see. Our educational program encourages children to become confi dent and independent and enhances their physical, social, intellectual, language and emotional development. Most of all – we believe our children should have fun!We offer 3 and 4 year old programs.Please feel free to pop in and see us in action. Mon-Thurs 8:30am to 4:15pm, Fri 8:30am – 12:45pm

Chelsea Central Childcare & Kindergarten

71 Blantyre Ave & 29 Woodbine Gr Chelsea Ph: 9772 3351106 McLeod Road, Patterson Lakes Ph: 9773 3100

BLOOMING GOOD CHILDCARE!Our Kinder program includes science discovery, geography, mathematics, languages, music, gardening, gym and yoga.Based on the latest research into 0-6yrs brain development, Our programs help children develop their autonomy, and fulfi l their need to learn and discover.That is why our kinder kids are given the opportunity to write, read –word recognition- and use computers.Our qualifi ed kindergarten teachers design an individual program for each child, based on the child’s own development.Our philosophy is about guiding and encouraging the children’s active mind, and help them bloom!www.chelseachildcare.com.au

Elite Petites - Development & Educational Centre

5 Hallmark Road, Mordialloc. Phone 9580 0809

Childcare that is committed to a higher standard.This unique early learning centre is only 40 places,creating an unsurpassed environment of safety, security and exceptional educational programs, for 10 babies, 15 toddlers and 15 kinders. In a small home-like environment, all meals are cooked on-site, and the qualifi ed, professional and experienced staff, enthusiastically provide a nurturing and stimulating program. We have a developmental play based program for Babies and a separate sleep room. The Toddlers enjoy progressional learning, while we have a comprehensive Kinder program for 3 & 4 year olds, with specialist computer and dance classes.Limited vacancies are available, so enquire between the Centre’s operating hours of 7:00am – 6:00pm.PRIVATELY OWNED AND OPERATED – See you soon!

Kids Company Child Care Centres

Beaumaris Cheltenham Sandringham Phone 9553 4494

Well established privately owned centres with friendly, qualifi ed and experienced team of staff. Nutritional meals prepared daily on the premise by our cook.Fun and inviting developmental programs for children 0-5 years.Funded Kindergarten programs and School Holiday ProgramExtra activities include: Computer Gym, Active Fun, Possum Pottery. Cheltenham also offers Swimming and language Lessons.Website: www.kidscompany.com.auEmail: [email protected] Visit our centres for a tour and information pack

Bonkers Beat® Music Kinder & Childcare

Brighton East - 9530 6601 Aspendale - 9587 8786

ATTENTION: Parents of 3 to 5 Year Old Children…Our unique music kinder combines Russian, Kodaly and Orff methods to stimulate your child’s social, intellectual and emotional development.7 reasons Why Bonkers Beat Music Kinder is Special!•Bonkers Beat® & Bonkers Gym®, Literacy, Maths & Drama, Arts & Crafts, Yoga & Meditation, Language program, Caring & Professional Staff.Bonkers Beat is proud to offer 3 & 4 year old groups and Transition Prep programs for 2010! Give your child the best start with a kinder where learning happens through music!Limited places, BOOK NOW!www.bonkersbeat.com.au

Juggles Occasional ChildcareAn Early Learning Experience with a differenceOccasional Childcare is fl exible care for when YOU need it. Care for your child, 2 to 5 hours any day. Juggles is a family owned and operated service, fully licensed by the Victorian Government. We now have availability for our fast growing 3 & 4 old kinder which runs every day throughout the week. Our experienced team and educational programs will keep your little ones amused for hours and that’s hours you can use for anything – child free.www.juggles.com.au

4B/10 Jamieson St, Cheltenham Ph: 8521 3547

To nominate a sports star, call your local Leader editor or email [email protected]

Do you have the future of Australian sport in your backyard?

* Nominee must be competing at or above state level to be eligible.



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Broome Avenue MENTONE

ph.9583 4935

We believe in teaching the whole child and developing strong connections and relationships with the school community. Our

programs are designed to cater for the individual needs of a diverse range of students and off er extension and enrichment activities at all

levels. Particular emphasis is placed on school/family partnerships, student wellbeing, literacy and numeracy and the integration of ICT

across the curriculum. Our award winning Kids’ Cafe promotes healthy eating and lifestyle choices, utilises our new veggie garden and

encourages a range of sustainability concepts.

Mentone Park Primary School

• Quality Instruction• Passionate teachers!• Happy, healthy students• Parallel Classes in Years 5 & 6• SEAL (Accelerated Learning) Years 3 & 4• Interactive White Boards• Artistic /Performing Arts Community• Thinking & Inquiry Learning• We know how to make learning FUN

BLACK ROCK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Arkaringa Cres Black Rock 9598 2293 www.blackrockps.vic.edu.au

[email protected]

St Mary’s is a dynamic, award winning Catholic school offering an educational experience designed to inspire community values, personal wellbeing and academic achievement. Together we can inspire your child to shine at school and beyond

Discover the reasons for our outstanding record of success.• Developing the knowledge, capability,

and confi dence of your child• Meeting and exceeding National and

State expectations in Literacy and Numeracy

• Providing a creative focus to explore issues and aspirations

• Provide a sense of belonging and inclusion within our small school community

“WE KNOW EACH OTHER.”

Discover The Spirit At The Heart Of St Mary’s

St Mary’s Primary School59 Holyrood Street, Hampton, 3188Ph. 9521 9335 offi [email protected] Fx. 9598 3240 www.smhampton.catholic.edu.au

Providing the best learning environment for your child

Principal: Allyson McDonaldemail: [email protected]

2 Walsh Street, Ormond Vic 3204

p. 9578 6991 f. 9578 8403

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students with a mild intellectual

disability

Please contact the Principal for a school tour & information regarding enrolments

Cornish Campus Patterson River Brighton Campus Brighton East stleonards.vic.edu.au

St Leonard’s College ensures the future is in good hands with its strongsense of community, academic excellence and students excited by afuture to which they contribute for the good of all.

Both campuses offer the Primary Years Programme from ELC to year 6.

For enrolment details or a copy of our prospectus please contact Community Relations on 9909 9300 or email [email protected]



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MGGS 86 Anderson Street South Yarra 3141 www.mggs.vic.edu.au

“At the heart of MGGSare strong relationshipsfocused on the bestoutcomes for every girl. Wetake great joy from seeing ourstudents become who theyare meant to be. An MGGS girlis happy, confident and ready forlife beyond our school gates.”Mrs. Catherine Misson — Principal

Open MorningWednesday 10 March 20109.00am–12.00noon

Information tour and briefing on thenew Years 5-8 Learning Centre and ProgramTuesday 23 March 20105.00pm–6.00pm(bookings essential)

Tours with the PrincipalTuesday 9 March 20105.00pm–6.00pm (bookings essential)

For further information, please contact Admissionson 9862 9200 or [email protected]

MGGSOpen Days& Tours



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2 Berend Street, Hampton East 3188Website: www.berendale.vic.edu.auEmail: [email protected]

Berendale School is a Secondary setting forstudents with mild intellectual disability.Curriculum includes: Victorian Essential Learning StandardsVictorian Certifi cate of Applied Learning-Foundation LevelVocational Education and Training

Horticulture Hospitality Information Technology Automotive Nail Technology Community Recreation

Berendale School is a Registered Training OrganisationFor further information please contact the Principal on 9555 6141

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Oakleigh Greek Orthodox College“Sts. Anargiri”

ELC-Year 12 Co-Educational Independent School

Picture of Excellence

Our College is a community school with a Greek Orthodox perspective.We provide the best in Australian and global education in the pursuit of excellence of the “whole person” academically, spiritually, emotionally,

physically and socially. We work closely with families to guide our students as individuals throughout their education at the College. We are proud of

our students and the people they become.

Guided Tours 9-10.30am every Wednesday For enquiries please call 9569 6128

77 - 81 Willesden Rd Web Address: www.ogoc.vic.edu.au Oakleigh 3166 E-mail: [email protected]

A CBC education goes beyond the academic. We foster a senseof belonging and actively promote hope, curiosity, creativity andcourage in all that we do. Our boys can fully embrace theworld and the opportunities that come their way.See how by calling 9529 6611 to arrangea tour or visit our website forOpen Event dates in 2010.

11 Westbury StSt. Kilda East 31839529 6611www.cbcstkilda.com

cultivatingboys’ character

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A Catholic Boys Regional College Committed to the Lasallian Vision of Education

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR YEAR 7, 2011

ST JAMES COLLEGE156 BIGNELL ROAD,EAST BENTLEIGH

www.sjcbe.catholic.edu.au

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St James Catholic Regional Boys’ College, East Bentleigh, addresses students’ growth,

assisting their development and appreciation of society.

St James College recognises the

importance of the pastoral care and middle years of schooling.

Year 7 - 8 students build breadth and depth. Year 9 - 10 students develop independence,

following Pathways Courses, VCE and VET studies.

A Transition Program works with primary schools, De La Salle College, Malvern,

St Bede’s College, Mentone, and TAFEs. St James College is a member of the Southern Independent Schools Association, providing opportunities in academic, cultural, creative

and sporting activities.

COLLEGE TOURSFRIDAY MORNINGS 9am—10.30am

Bookings essential. To make a booking contact the offi ce on 9575 8100.

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SOMETIMES THE JOURNEY GETS TOUGH

To the outsider, one of psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg’s patients looks, walks and talks like a 21-year-old.

But she’s yet to blow out 15 candles on her birthday cake. The 14-year-old may look like she’s fi nished tertiary education when she’s actually just started to tackle years of adolescence.

“Because these teens walk the walk and talk the talk, people assume they’ve got the life experience and the cognitive maturity to go with it and they clearly don’t,” Dr Carr-Gregg says.

The Melbourne expert in adolescent mental health has released his new book, When to Really Worry, looking at the difference between the normal journey a child takes to adulthood, and a journey full of the symptoms of depression and mental disorder.

Dr Carr-Gregg was inspired to write his book after the suicide of high-achieving Melbourne schoolgirl Hannah Modra, who suffered undiagnosed depression.

While his book looks at a range of mental health problems such as psychosis, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder and eating disorders, Dr Carr-Gregg said depression is the most common form of mental disorder suffered by teens.

The 2009 National Survey of Young Australians, involving 48,000 people aged 11-24, found drugs, body image and suicide were their top concerns.

It was revealed last year that a cluster of teens at a Victorian school had taken their own lives.

Schoolyard bullying and cyber bullying leave their teen victims depressed and in despair, and statistics show that one in fi ve young people will suffer depression before they turn 18 for a range of reasons.

For parents, the average adolescent journey can be annoying, tiresome and challenging, while for an adolescent with depression or other mental illness, it is heartbreaking and needs intervention.

The key to tackling depression, Dr

Head space



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Website: www.olsh.vic.edu.auEmail: offi [email protected]

111 Jasper Road Bentleigh VIC 3204phone. 8520 9200 fax. 8520 9299

• are faith fi lled• reverence relationships• pursue excellence• touch the hearts of othersWe are PASSIONATE about the education of young women and their success.We empower the learner, inspire a global consciousness and are at the forefront of innovative learning.

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Carr-Gregg said, is reading changes in behaviour, outlook and attitude.

He admits this is easier said than done during a time in a child’s life defi ned by massive changes as the norm.

“The challenge for mums and dads is to become the world expert on their kids,” Dr Carr-Gregg said. “And if you get to know the way in which your kids operate usually, you’re in a much better position to look for the changes when they occur.

“The diffi culty with adolescence generally is that it’s a time of change and it’s very diffi cult to distinguish between what is normal teenage behaviour – mood swings, slamming doors, not paying attention, blurting stuff out – and what constitutes a clinical condition.”

While acceptable sadness can last a day or two, depression is a sustained despair lasting more than two weeks.

Dr Carr-Gregg reveals that the average delay between the onset of mental illness and its diagnosis is between fi ve and 15 years.

The fi rst port of call if you are worried is your GP, the person at the gateway to the healthcare system and the one to direct you to specialist help if needed.

The adolescent brain remains fragile and under-developed until its owner is well into their 20s.

“What’s not understood enough is that the teenage brain is a work in progress,” Dr

Carr-Gregg said. They lack the emotional maturity to understand the normal changes they are going through.

“One of the most important messages I’d like to give those parents is one that relates to optimistic thinking.

“Prof Martin Seligman wrote The Optimistic Child and has created a branch of psychology called positive psychology.

“One of his claims is that if we can teach young children the capacity for optimistic thinking and positive self-talk, we halve the

rate of depression and anxiety as they go through adolescence.

“We have to help our children when they’re growing up to identify unhelpful thinking, black-and-white thinking, catastrophising.

“If we can get them to look at their explanatory style, look out for the ‘shoulds’, the ‘oughts’, the ‘musts’ and the ‘can’ts’ – the rigid self-talk – it enables us to model for them a way to challenge those unhelpful ways of thinking.”

● They remain tearful, sullen and out of sorts for two weeks or more● They appear to lose interest in life and don’t enjoy things that once gave them pleasure● They have trouble sleeping● They are apathetic and excessively tired● They have trouble thinking and concentrating● They gain or lose a lot of weight● They have unexplained headaches, stomach aches or other pains● They make comments such as, “I feel rotten inside”, “I just want it all to end”, or “Soon, I won’t be a problem for everyone”

Worrying signs that a teen isclinically depressed may include :

Dr Carr-Gregg says:DON’T FOCUS ON SUICIDE“It’s unhelpful. We need to focus on what leads up to suicide. If we can identify these mental health issues early then we stand a much better chance of helping young people who might be at risk of taking their own lives by getting them that early treatment. If we can address the depression issue we simultaneously address the issue of youth suicide.”

EARLY TREATMENT“Mental health problems can stop your young person from tackling developmental tasks, but the good news is that early intervention, early treatment, is associated with a good outcome.”

PREDISPOSITION“People are born with a certain disposition, a personality, a temperament that predisposes them to depression. Let’s say your mum and your dad were both born with depression. That gives you what we call a genetic loading. We know that adverse life events can happen – a separation, a divorce, a trauma, a chronic illness, sexual assault – and that seems to trigger the depression in people who are predisposed to it.”When to Really Worry,rrp $19.95



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Shelford Scholarships

yearsScholarship applications must be made online by Friday 12 February.

For further information please contact the Registrar, Judy Ciolli on 9524 7418, or visit the website www.shelford.vic.edu.au

Shelford Girls’ Grammar 3 Hood Crescent Caulfi eld Victoria 3161T: 9524 7333 F: 9524 7444 W: www.shelford.vic.edu.au

Visit Shelford, discover what a difference a Shelford education will make for your daughter and meet our new Principal Mrs Polly Flanagan.

Information Morning – Saturday 20 March – Tours at 10am and 11am, Principal’s Address at 10.30am

School at Work – Friday 28 May 10am-12 noon

Information Morning – Saturday 29 May – Tours at 10am and 11am, Principal’s Address at 10.30am

Scholarships for entry in 2011 Academic Scholarships for Years 7, 9 and 11

Music Scholarships for Years 5, 7, 9 and 11

General Excellence Awards for Years 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 11

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Cheltenham Secondary CollegeCheltenham Secondary College is a dynamic learningcommunity built on the sound foundations of high academic achievement, good discipline and shared values of “Responsibility, “Personal Best”, “Respect” and “Sense of Community”.Cheltenham’s students are friendly, co-operative, ambitious and keen. Many readily and enthusiastically embrace leadership,they compete strongly yet fairly, and willingly have a go at new challenges.

They consistently achieve outstanding VCE results.Our students are our greatest ambassadors. Our College community is proud of its traditions in academic achievement, on the sporting fi eld, and in the performing and creative arts. I extend a warm invitation to visit the school and see the “Cheltenham difference”for yourself.

Bernard St, Cheltenham | P O Box 109 Moorabbin Vic 3189 | P: 9555 5955 | F: 9555 8617 | [email protected] | www.cheltsec.vic.edu.au

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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT SCHOOL TERMS 2010 – Term 1: Monday, February 1, to Friday, March 26; Term 2: Monday, April 12, to Friday, June 25; Term 3: Monday, July 12, to Friday, September 17. Student-free day: Monday, August 9; Term 4: Monday, October 4, to Friday, December 17.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2010 – New Year’s Day January 1; Australia Day January 26; Labour Day March 8; Good Friday April 2; Easter Monday April 5; Anzac Day Holiday April 26; Queen’s Birthday June 14;Melbourne Cup Day November 2; Christmas Day December 25; Boxing Day December 26.

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Mentone Grammar is acknowledged as a dynamic learning environment with outstanding opportunities for boys and girls from ELC to Year 12. Our unique education model, where Middle School students in Years 5-9 learn in separate gender classes, with all other year levels coeducational, reflects modern thinking that boys and girls develop differently during various stages of adolescence.

� Best of both worlds - all years learn together except Years 5-9 where girls and boys learn apart� Excellent teachers and outstanding results in a caring values-based community� Outstanding facilities including state-of-the-art Science Centre and a new junior school opening soon

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63 Venice Street, Mentone | Phone 9584 4211 | www.mentonegrammar.net

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