Newsletter No. 30 6th Oct 2016

FROM THE PRINCIPAL: MR. PETER GUTTERIDGE

Inside this issue: Principal’s Report Canteen Roster Sports News Dr Delaney Awards

Careers News Library News Canteen Price List

Excelling in Life, Led by Faith.

Dear Parents,

Fourth term brings mixed emotions to our Year 12 students. The feelings of rapture as the end of an era draws nigh tempered by the harsh reality that this also brings their final VCE examinations closer. We wish our students well for their remaining time at St Brigid’s and hope that their focus and effort never wane from the ultimate purpose of many long years of secondary education.

It is an exciting time as we bring one school year to an end while concurrently planning for 2017. It was most pleasing to see our Unit 3/4 students actively engaged in extra classes, seminars and trial examinations during these holidays. The feedback from the staff who supervised these examinations was of excellent student application with the key now being to focus on the feedback offered and to continue to complete practice examinations and trial essays. Successful students will complete at least 10 trial papers in each study they undertake. From today the students have 10 school days remaining and I wish them well as their 13 year formalise school educational experience draws to a close. I thank VCE Coordinator, John Lowes for his organisation of the trial examinations over the holidays and to the many staff who assisted with the supervision.

SOCIAL

There was a great spirit evident at the Social held last term. The way students entered into the “Hall of Fame” theme and the interesting dancing and clothing styles were outstanding. It underlines the fact that students can engage in a fun-filled night of celebration without falling into the trap of thinking that alcohol and other substances are necessary to have a good time. Thanks to Naomi Gash and the SRC for their organisation.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Congratulations to Kyra Clarke (Yr 8) who has been awarded a certificate of acknowledgement in the annual Mental Health Week 2016 Schools Creative Writing Competition from the Board of Directors of the Mental Health Foundation Australia (Victoria) and its members. The judging panel and the Foundation were thrilled that St Brigid’s has taken the teaching of mental health, resilience and wellbeing in schools to such a level of understanding.

Congratulations also to Sam Bigham (Yr 11), who was recently awarded the 'Show's Young Leader of the Year Award' for his willingness to lead the GJ Gardner Homes Community Garden project at the Horsham Showgrounds during the year as part of his VCAL studies. Well done to Sam and all of the other VCAL students who worked hard on this wonderful project.

St Brigid's College fondly remembers Sr Barbara May csb who was a teacher at our school from 1989 - 1992. Sr Barbara was well liked by all members of the St Brigid's College community of the time

and indeed by members of the wider Horsham community. Past students and their families, together with those who taught with Sr Barbara are saddened by her passing last week after a long illness.

PRESENTATION BALL

Our Year 10 students have been developing their dancing skills on Wednesday and Sunday nights under the tutelage of Mrs. Jan Morris and Mr. James Henwood in preparation for our Presentation Ball to be held on Friday, October 21st at the Moore Pavilion at Longerenong College. As the night rapidly approaches, all indications are that the Ball will be an exciting and wonderful event.

HEADSTART 2016

We will once again be implementing HEADSTART, an academic program that supports students’ transition from one academic year to the next. This program provides educational advantage to all our students by strengthening their academic skills through the commencement of the next year’s coursework in the last two weeks of the current school year. This program will commence on Monday, 28th November, conclude on Friday, 9th December and involves the participation of all students from Year 7 to Year 11.

The implementation of HEADSTART benefits Senior School students as they will be better prepared for the rigours of VCE requirements, enabling them to undertake senior studies with confidence and success. This program also assists students in better utilising their time after the examination period and provides opportunities for subject/elective changes before the start of the new academic year. By starting next year’s coursework at the end of the current year, senior students will be better prepared to undertake independent study during the Christmas break.

The benefits of HEADSTART for Middle and Junior school students are that students engage with learning in a meaningful and effective way, and thus be realistically prepared for the demands of the year ahead. In addition, the program ensures a smooth transition for your child into the next year level.

As a part of HEADSTART, each student will be provided with their new class group allocation and timetable. Teachers will prepare coursework, learning experiences and assessment tasks that cover the requirements of the following academic year. Work begun at the commencement of the HEADSTART program in November of the current year may contribute to assessment and reporting for the year ahead.

SUNSMART

Our clear expectation is that all students must own a College hat and wear this hat at recess and lunch-times. I urge parents to ensure that their children possess an approved hat or purchase one from Lowes in the Plaza at a cost of $13.99. These hats are not meant to be a “fashion statement” but a functional protection against the sun.

DEEPEST SYMPATHY

We offer our prayerful support to the following families: the Rethus family on the recent death of Terry Rethus, Grandfather of Dylan (Yr 12), Maddison (Yr 9) and Tashana Meyer (Yr 10) and the Burke family on the recent death of Val Burke, Grandmother of Claire and Mitchell (both Yr 11) and Great Grandmother of Sam Vincent (Yr 12). Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.

Yours in the community of St Brigid’s College

Peter Gutteridge Principal

SPORTS NEWS

The following students will be participating in the Greater Western Athletics competition in Ballarat this

Friday the 7th of October.

We wish these students the best of luck in all their events throughout the day!

12/13 Girls

Holly Ross – 80m Hurdles

Ella Friend – 800m

12/13 Boys

Sam Breuer - 200m, Triple Jump

14 Girls

Maggie Caris – High Jump

Sophie Fechner – Discus

Kaleisha McKerron – 200m, 100m

14 Boys

Ben Severin – High Jump, Discus

Becker Irwin – 100m Hurdles

15 Girls

Jordie McAuliffe – Javelin, 400m, 200m

Tarlie McCartney – 800m

Victoria Taylor – Discus, Long Jump

16 Girls

Tara Jasper – Long Jump, Shout Put, 100m

16 Boys

Corey McKerron - Triple Jump, 200m

17 Girls

Skye Davis – 800m, 400m

Coco Ledgar – Long Jump, 100m

Aily McAuliffe – Shot Put, Javelin

17 Boys

Zac Smith – 100m

18/20 Girls

Claudia McRae – Long Jump, 100m

Courtney Guy – 800m

Chloe Brown – Javelin

Mia Guest – 1500m, 800m

18/20 Boys

Bailey McQueen – Long Jump, 110m hurdles

Riley Lenehan – Shot Put

Nicholas Tobin – 100m, 200m, 400m

Alex Ross – High Jump, Javelin

ENTRY FORMS AVAILABLE FROM THE FRONT OFFICE

CAREERS NEWS

If you would like to read more please click on the

following link: http://www.stbc.vic.edu.au/news-and-events/5/news

UPCOMING EVENTS

VCAL in the SPOTLIGHT

An Information session for the Year 10 students starting their VCAL program next year will be held on Monday 24th October at 7.30pm in the school library. Students and a parent/s are required to attend.

Further information will be sent home with the relevant students.

The session will cover the following areas:

A VCAL Program: What does it look like? How is it different to a VCE program? Different learning environments.

Expectations

VCAL Literacy

VCAL Personal Development Skills

Employability skills

Completing a Certificate II- what is required?

Apprenticeships & School Based Apprenticeships/Traineeships: What is required? How to create an opportunity?

What is an RTO? Their role in Apprenticeships/SBAT?

Structured Work Place Learning

Setting a Goal and creating networks

Q&A Session

YEAR 10 MOCK INTERVIEW PROGRAM The Year 10 Mock Interview program will be running again as part of Pathways to the Future. The Mock Interviews will be held on Wednesday 9th November. Students will be expected to submit a job application letter and updated resume. They will also be covering interviewing techniques in class. Stay tuned for further information.

WEEKLY CAREER NEWS This weeks topics are: Preparing for exams- Keep Motivated! Capture photography competition New Bachelor of Design at Australia National University Science news from RiAUS Have you considered studying Virtual and Augmented Reality? ATAR bonus points for university entry Careers in Orthoptics (eye science) New Master of Food Systems and Gastronomy at William Angliss Institute Where can a degree in social work lead you? Meet Australian DJ Nina Las Vegas at Collarts Applying for VTAC Scholarships PaperSpace design exhibition at Deakin University Short courses at the Victorian College of the Arts Interview preparation for Medicine degrees. Key resources

LIBRARY NEWS

HOMEWORK HELP?

http://www.stbclibrary.com

Hidden in the small town of Xanadu, Wyoming, there is a top secret menagerie filled

with mythical creatures like unicorns, dragons, and phoenixes. For centuries, Zoe

Kahn's family has been responsible for keeping the Menagerie guarded from the outside

world. But six griffin cubs have just escaped - and if they can't be found, the Menagerie

will be shut down. Now it's up to Zoe and her classmate Logan Wilde to get the missing

cubs back. But the real mystery remains: Is someone trying to sabotage the Menagerie?

Who let the griffins out . . . and why?

STUDY SLAM

10/10: Ms Cramer, Mrs Lannen

11/10: Ms Giampaolo, Ms C

McGennisken

12/10: Ms Curtis, Mrs Butler

13/10: Ms Giampaolo, Ms Cramer

MENAGERIE

Congratulations to all the Year 7 art students who submitted entries into this years Young Archies prize being run by the Art Gallery of Ballarat. The competition is run to coincide with the Archibald Prize exhibition and gives young artists the opportunity to

create a portrait to be displayed. With over 3500 entries this year, 10 St Brigid’s College students have been selected as finalists. The People’s Choice Award will be decided by public vote so follow the link and look out for the work of the following

students: Zali Hair, Jacob McCluskey, Holly Ross, Kris Kennett, Liam Dunn, Imogen Hinch-Henskes, Ryan Houston, Alex Russell, Clayton Duxorth and Ben Janetzki.

Winners will be announced on Friday October 7th so make sure you vote before then!

http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/4198374/young-archie-portrait-prize-finalists-years-6-to-8/

DR. DANIEL DELANEY AWARDS

Year 11/12

Lily Murray—for helping organise the Biology Revision

Day.

Year 9/10 Josh Hedt—for his great work ethic and looking for ways to improve and extend himself

in English.

Year 7/8 Briodi Cook—for her

honesty.

Congratulations!

Week/Date TA Reports released

Week 1 7th Oct Yr 7

Week 2 14th Oct Yr 12

Week 3 21st Oct Yr 11

Week 4 28th Oct Yr 10

Week 5 4th Nov Yr 9

Week 6 11th Nov Yr 8

Week 7 18th Nov Yr 7

Week 8 25th Nov Nil

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Calendar of Events — Oct/Nov 2016

Fri 7th Oct Greater Western Athletics

Mon 10th Oct Black Ranges Junior Volleyball

Thu 13th Oct Rustic Pathways Cambodia Trip meeting 7.30pm

Thu 20th Oct Yr 12s last day

Fri 21st Oct Yr 10 Presentation Ball

Mon 24th Oct VCAL 2017 Information session 7.30pm

Tue 25th Oct Greater Western Junior Volleyball

Wed 26th Oct VET 2017 Induction Day

Yr 12 exams commence

Fri 28th Oct Catholic Mission Fete Day.

Mon 31st Oct Student Free Day

PTF Melbourne Cup Eve Gala Night

Tue 1st Nov Melbourne Cup - Public Holiday

Mon 7th Nov—Fri 11th Nov

Yr 9 Outdoor Ed camps

Thu 10th Nov Yr 7 Immunisations

Mon 21st Nov—Fri 25th Nov

Yr 9—11 Exam week St Brigid’s College is now on Facebook.

Don’t forget to “Like” our page and keep up with the activities of our school.

See us at: www.facebook.com/stbrigidshorsham

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Date 9.00am —11.00am 11.30—1.30pm

Mon 10th Oct Ange Kennedy and Catherine Sellens Rachel Dunn

Tue 11th Oct Nicole Bell Sam Fechner

Wed 12th Oct Melinda Brilliant Jane Elliott

Thu 13th Oct Hospitality student Claudia Moretti

Fri 14th Oct Lee O’Grady Roz Hobbs

Mon 17th Oct Stacey Ballinger and Shelley Baker Christine Wearne

Tue 18th Oct Simone O’Brien Lisa Cosson

Wed 19th Oct Deidre Harrington Michelle Kinsman

Thu 20th Oct Mia Pretorius Michelle Friend

Fri 21st Oct Bren Gilmore Cathie Robertson