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MARCH 2012 – Issue 02
IMPORTANT DATESFriday 30th March Last day of Term 1
Monday 16th AprilFirst day of Term 2
Thursday 19th AprilGolf day
Wednesday 25th AprilANZAC day
Thursday 3rd May •Openday2pmto7pm
Saturday 12th May•SEALExam
SEAL registration link now open
YoucanimaginetheexcitementofourYear8studentsastheypreparedfortheirfirsteverinterschooldebatingcompetition.TwoteamscompetedinRound1oftheSeniorSchoolsDebatingProgramandthenightwasaresoundingsuccess.Iwasparticularlyimpressedthatwehadstudentsnamedasbestspeakersinbothdebates.
InterschooldebatingisjustoneexampleoftheextensiverangeofextensionandenrichmentprogramsthatwearerunningatAPCunderthebanneroftheInspireprogram.
TheInspireprogramwaslaunchedintermonethisyearundertheleadershipofBrettGilbert.Ouraimistogeteverystudenttocommittothisprogramasitbuildstheirconnectiontotheschoolandgivesthemtheopportunitytodelvedeeplyintoanareaofinterest.TheInspireprogramrunsacrosstheschoolday-includingbefore,duringandafterschoolandenhancesthemainstreamprogramsintheschool.
ManyparentsarealreadyfamiliarwithourhighlysuccessfulBasketballAcademy,theInstrumentalMusicProgramandtheWednesdaynightHomeworkClub.ThisyearwehaveexpandedtheInspireprogramtocaterforabroaderrangeofstudentchoice.
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MARCH 2012 – Issue 02 2WehaveformedastudentlededitorialteamfortheAPCstudentnewsletter.ThefirsteditioniswellunderwaywiththeteambasedintheLibrary-theknowledgecentreoftheschool.Theon-lineformatwillbecreativeandtopicalanddirectlyengagethestudentsbyshowcasingtheirideasandtalents.
TheAPCrunclubstartseveryWednesdaymorningat7.30amandcontinuesonSaturdayat9.00am.ThisprogramistailoredforlongdistancerunnerswhowishtocompeteattheAll-Schoolscrosscountrycompetition.
StudentswhoneedafurtherphysicalchallengecanjointheTriathalonClubwhichoperatesonaMondayafternoon.TheTriathalonClubisgoingstrongwithstudentsalreadycompetinginweekendevents.
ThenewlyformedAPCBigBandandSchoolChoirwillconductrehearsalsonFridaylunchtimes.Thisisanimportantstepinpreparingourtalentedmusiciansforpublicperformanceslaterintheyear.Wealsolookforwardtoshowcasingtheirworkinthelocalcommunity.
Wehaveevenestablishedalunchtimeknittingclubwhichpicksuponacommunitytrendbacktoanappreciationoftraditionalcraftactivities.
ThesefewexamplesoftheInspireprogramhighlighthowimportantanadditionthisprogramistoyourchild’seducationatAPC.
IwouldalsoliketohighlighttherecentlyconductedSchoolCouncilElections.TherewastremendousinterestintheelectionprocessandIwouldliketocongratulatethesuccessfulcandidateslistedbelow.
ThesuccessfulelectedmembersforschoolcouncilintheParentcategoryare:
1.DominicGrounds
2.TimWalsh
3.JulesBrooks
4.JohnPatitsas
5.KayeLinsdell
6.DavidKelly
ThesuccessfulelectedmembersforschoolcouncilintheDEECDcategoryare:
1.JohnPobjoy
2.AnneStout
3.BridgetMcGuinness
IamlookingforwardtosharingtheirideasabouthowwecanbuildonthesuccessofAPC.WestillhavetwocommunityspacestofillsowehopetoaddtwoadditionalnamesinthecommunitycategoryatthenextSchoolCouncilmeetingtobeheldinMay.PleasenotethatthismeetingwillcommencewithourfirstAnnualGeneralMeetingtobeheldintheschoolLibraryonTuesday8thofMayat7.00pm.
Youaremostwelcometoattend.
MARCH 2012 – Issue 02 3A Visit from KAte AllenOnMarch19thYear7studentshadtheprivilegeofbeingvisitedbyOlympicGoldMedal WinnerKateAllen.
KateAllen,anAustralianbornAustriantriathletecametoAPCtotalktostudentsaboutherremarkableachievementsasanathleteandthecouragerequiredforsuchaventure.
AlthoughKategrewupinGeelongsherepresentedAustriainthe2004OlympicsinAthens,thenationwhichshenowcallsherhome.Adevoutathleteinheryouth,itwasn’tuntilKatespentsometimeinEuropethatshebecamepassionateabouttriathlons.InheraddresstostudentsKatespokeaboutthetransitionfrombeinganamateurtoaprofessionalathleteandthesacrificesinvolved.Shealsodiscussedatlengthanumberofthepersonalchallengesshefacedincludingahorrificfallintheleaduptoher2008OlympiccampaigninBeijing.
Kateisaremarkableindividualandherstoryofcourage,determinationandpassioninspiredallthosewhohadthepleasureoflisteningtoher.
InadditiontohearingKatespeakaboutherlifeandachievements,studentsfromYear7alsohadtheopportunityofspeakingdirectlytoKateandaskingherquestionsaboutherachievements.OfparticularinterestwashowKatecametowinanOlympicgoldmedalafterplacing44thinthefirstlegofthetriathlonrace.Kate’smessage,that‘araceisneveroveruntilyoucrossthefinishline’isonewhichresonatedwithteachersandstudentsalikeandwasapowerfulreminderofwhatwecanachievewhenwearedeterminedtodoso.
AmongstKate’sothermessagestostudentswastheimportanceofworkingtowardsagoalandsettingminiaturegoalsasameansofachievingOlympicglory.Asasportspersonalitywhohasspentmuchtimeinthepubliceye,Katealsoofferedsomepowerfulmessagesaboutselfworth,theimportanceoffriendsandhowwecancopewithpeoplewhomaytrytoputusdown.
Kate’saddresswastrulyinspirationalandcouldnothavebeenmoretimelyforagroupofyoungpeoplewhoareintheprocessofdreamingbigandthinkingabouthowthesecanberealised.
APCwouldliketoextendanenormousthank-youtoKatefortakingthetimetocomeouttothecollegeandRobynMayforrecommendingKateasaspeakerforourschool.
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MARCH 2012 – Issue 02 6the sustAinAbility festiVAl At federAtion squAre by GeorGiA KetelsMynameisGeorgiaKetels,andIhaveapassionfortheenvironment.LastyearIwenttotheSustainabilityfestivalwithasmallgroupofyearsevens.WesawamovieandIevengottomeetthefamousDavidSuzuki!Still,Ithinkitwasevenbetterthisyear.Wearrivedatschoolandtookatramintothecity.WegatheredwithotherschoolsatBMWEdge,andthenwenttoourfirstworkshop.Therewediscussedhowwecouldgetourmessageouttotheworldandwemadeplansforeventsatschool(whichwillhopefullybecomingupsoon).WewanderedaroundshopsandstallsuntilwefoundourwaytoTheGreenhousewherewewouldbeholdingournextworkshop.Wehadatalkaboutcommunityradio,andlaterrecordedourownindividualmessagestobeplayedon3CRthenextday.Itwasprettyexciting!Wehadasustainablelunch,compostableandrecyclable,soIboughtacoconutfromoneoftheshops.Wehadsomemoretimetowander,sowemetsomepeoplewalkingaround.Connies(old-fashionedtramconductors)gaveusapennyifwecouldguesstheaustraliananimalsontheircards.‘Earthman’gaveusalectureonglobalwarming.Eventually,itwastimeforourlastworkshop,thesoundwalkaroundMelbourne.Wewalkedinuttersilence,observingandlisteningtooursurroundings.Itwasaniceexperience.Ourleader’snamewasDaleGorfinkel,anoutdoormusician.Heplayedussome‘experimental’instrumentsafteroursoundwalk.Afterthat,itwastimetogohome,sowegotbackonatramtoschool.Thesustainabilityfestivalwasgreatforallofus.
MARCH 2012 – Issue 02 7internAtionAl Women’s dAy @ APCOnThursdayMarch8thstudentsandteachersatAPCcametogethertocelebrateInternationalWomen’sDay.InconjunctionwithmanynationsandorganisationsaroundtheworldAPCcelebratedwomen’sprogressionanddrewattentiontotheinequalitiesthatstillexistinourworldtodayalongthelinesofgender.
Postersanddisplaysadornedtheschoolwhilegirlsworegreen,purpleandwhiteribbonsintheirhairtocommemoratetheday.At9o’clocktheentireschooltookpauseandreflectedonthecontributionwomenhavemadetoourworldwhilelisteningtoanaddressledbyMissRiosaandYear8studentsAislingeSamuelandRichaDudhani.Thisaddressdrewattentiontothevastinequalitiesthatstillexistinmanynationsaroundtheglobe.IntheirspeechesRichaandAislingespokeaboutthisyear’sthemeofeconomicempowerment.
Here,RichaDudhanioffersherreflectiononthedayanditsimportance:
DidyouknowthatwomeninAustraliastillearn17%lessthanmen?Moreshockingstillisthefactthatglobally,twothirdsoftheworld’spoorarewomen.InternationalWomen’sDayaimstodrawattentiontotheseinequalities.
ThefirstInternationalWomen’sDayeventswereheldinMarch1911.Meetings,eventsandprotestswereheldacrossEuropeonthisdaywithsomedemonstrationsattractingmorethan30,000people.Womenandmencametogethertotalkabouttheneedforwomentohavebasicrightsaffordedtothem.Thedaysparkedgreatpublicdebate,andadvocatesdrewattentiontotheabsolutenecessityofextendingtherighttovotetowomentomakeparliamentmoredemocratic.
Sincetheseearlydaysmanynationsaroundtheworldhavemadechangestolawswhichdiscriminatedagainstwomen.
SinceitsbirthInternationalWomen’sDayhasgrowntobecomeaglobaldayofrecognitionandcelebrationacrossdevelopedanddevelopingcountriesalike.Itiscelebratedon8thofMarcheveryyear.Fordecades,IWDhasgrownfromstrengthtostrengthannually.Nowthevitalrolewomenplayinfamilies,communitiesandintheprogressiveworldisbeingrecognised:startingfromthecornersofkitchenstotheHeadofState.Onthisdayweremembertheunfortunatewomenstillaroundtheworldwhoarebeentreatedunjustly.Globalstatisticshoweverremindusthatthereisstillalongwaytogo.IWDisaboutthinkingaboutwhywomenperform66%oftheworld’sworkandproduce50%offood,butearnonly10%oftheworld’sincome.HoweveratthesametimeitisalsoaboutcelebratingthesuccessofwomenlikeQueenElizabeth,PrimeMinisterJuliaGillard,MarieCurieandElizabethBlackburn!
AlbertParkCollegewholeheartedlycelebratedIWD.Girlsinschoolwereprovidedwithpurple,greenandwhiteribbons.Thestudentswerealsoprovidedwithdeliciouscookiestocommemoratethespecialday.ThedaywasalsomarkedbyspeechesbyMsRiosa,AislingeSamuelandRichaDudhani(myself)aboutWomen’sEconomicEmpowerment.OnbehalfoftheschoolcommunityIwouldliketothankallofthoseinvolvedinthecelebrations.
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MARCH 2012 – Issue 02 8APC debAtinG teAms’ first enCounterOnWednesdayMarch14thYear8studentsfromAPCcompetedinRound1oftheSeniorSchoolsDebatingProgram.WhileentrancetotheprogramisusuallyreservedforYear9students,ourstudentsprovedonthiseveningthattheywerefitforthechallengeandcapableofmeetingthehighexpectationssetofthem.
Impressively,notonlywerebothteamssuccessful,defeatingSuzanneCoryHighSchoolandMtSaintJoseph’sGirlsCollege,APCstudentswerenamedasbestspeakersinbothdebates.
Onthebackofsuchatremendouseffort,MollyHoughton,oneofAPC’sdebaterscomposedthefollowingaccountofthefirstroundofcompetition:
ThenewlyformedAlbertParkCollegedebatingteamssetoffforourfirstdebateoftheyearatWilliamstownHighSchool.SevenAPCstudentscheerilyfilledthefoyerwithatoneofnervousnessandapprehension.Firstdebatesarealwaysthemostnerve-wrackingasyoudon’tknowwhattoexpect.
Webrokeintotwoseparateteamsandheadedoffindifferentdirectionstoeachpersuadeouraudiencesthat‘ThatAustraliaDayshouldbebanned.’
BothteamswerequiteintimidatedbythefactthattheywerecompetingagainstaSelectEntryandaprivateschoolinonlythefirstround.Ourdebaterssweatedvigorouslyastheadjudicatorcalledupthefirstspeakeroftheaffirmativeteamtopresent.Onebyone,eachmemberfromourteamsiscalleduptopresentawellpracticedspeech,andalessrehearsedeffortatrebuttal.
Theendoftheeachdebateslowlyapproaches.Theadjudicatoraddsupthefinalscoresandannouncesthewinnerofthenight’sdebate.Eachandeverymemberofourteamsclenchtheirfistsandholdtheirbreathastheadjudicatorofferscongratulatoryandconstructiveremarks.
Finally,itisannouncedthatthewinnersforbothdebatesareAlbertParkCollege’steams1and2.Ourdebatersgaveoutlittlesquealsofjoyandaroundofhigh-fivestoteammates.Then,rememberingourmanners,wegoandthanktheotherteamsandskipgleefullyoutoftheHighSchool’sfrontdoorswithmuchprideinoursuccess.
CongratulationstoNaomi,Josh,Georgia,Richa,Anthea,MollyandLuke,fortheirfantasticeffortssofarandthankstoMissRiosaourDebatingLeader.
Hopefullymoresuccessisforthcomingforusall.
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MARCH 2012 – Issue 02 9yeAr 7 CAmP: 10th - 13th deCember 2012AspartoftheYear7CurriculumProgramacampistobeofferedtoallstudentsattheCollegeattheendoftheyear.
ThecampprogramwillrunforfourdaysinDecemberandwillbefocusedaroundoutdoorchallengeandadventure.Studentswillsleepintents,bushwalkcarryingapack,cookontrangias(campingstoves)andtakepartinoutdoorteaminitiativesandactivities.AllstudentswilllearnoutdoorskillsaspartoftheCollegeLeadershipcurriculum,andthecampisdesignedtoenhancetheseskillsinanexciting,outdoorsetting.
ThecampisopentoallYear7studentsandwillberuninconjunctionwiththeBindareeGroup,anoutdooreducationorganisation.Studentswillspendthedurationofthecampinasmallgroup(12students)alongsideaCollegestaffmemberandaBindareegroupleader.
AnexpressionofinterestformwillbesenttoparentsatthebeginningoftermtwoandmoredetailsaboutthecampcanbeobtainedfromtheCollege.
LOCATION: Cape Otway
DATE: 10th-13th December, 2012
PROPOSED $520 (please note that the COST: cost is approximate and may change slightly once program numbers are finalised)
FEBRUARY2012–ISSUE01 10And one Point Goes to….Iwasluckyenoughtobeselectedaspartofagroupof15studentsfromAPCtobetheAustralianjudgesandjuryfortheInternationalPrixJeunesseYouthFilmContest-thinkEurovisionSongContestbutfilm.AlbertParkCollegewasthesoleschoolinAustraliatobeselectedforthisopportunity.
Wejudgedtheentriesinthe13-15yearoldstudentcategory.Overtwodayswewatchedatotalof12videosandcritiquedtheiroriginality,relevance,abilitytoengagetheaudienceandoverallquality.TheentriesweresubmittedfromarangeofcountriesfromGermanytoIsrael.Eachcountryhadthechoicetoentereitherashortfilmoranepisodefromaseries.
Afterwewatchedthevideos,wewouldhaveagroupdiscussionandthenweindividuallyscoredthem.Whenwehadfinishedwatchingthevideosandthejudgingwascompletewethenfilmedashortcliplistingourtop5ratedvideoswithourscoresbeingaddedtotheothercountriesvotes.OurvideocliphasbeensenttoGermanytobeairedlaterthisyearwhenthewinnerwillbeannounced.
OurtopscoredfilmwasTwoandaHalfHeroesfromGermany.IthinkIcanspeakforeveryonewhenIsaywehadanextremelyfuntimeanditwasagreatexperience.WealsoenjoyedtheplentifulsupplyoffreefoodfromtheAustralianChildren’sTelevisionFoundation!
Anamazingexperienceforusall.
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donAtions to the Art dePArtment
APCArtDepartmentisrequestingdonationsofanysizeoldphotoframes(anycondition)oranyothermaterialsthatmaybeused.
FEBRUARY2012–ISSUE01 11dAnCe ACAdemyOnFebruary24th100studentsfromAPCwerefilmedaspartofalivestudioaudienceforABC3’sDanceAcademy.
Aftercompletingtheirmorning’sclassesYear7studentsdonnedsomecasualclothesandheadedovertoGasworksTheatrewheretheydanced,clappedandcheeredinearnest.
Aspartofthestudioaudiencestudentswerenotonlyfilmedasmembersofanexcitedcrowd,butmanystudentswereindividuallyinterviewedandmadecameoappearancesontheprogram’sdebut.
InadditiontogainingsomeinsightintofilmproductionthehighlightformanyofouryearsevenswasmeetingthehostsoftheshowKayneTremillsandAmberleyLobo.PopularABC3personalitiesKayneandAmberelynotonlyhostedtheday’sprogrambutafterwardsmetAPCstudentsinthefoyerofGasworksTheatrewheretheyspokeabouttheircareersasTVhosts,tookphotoswithstudentsandansweredstudents’questions.Anumberofstudentswerequitestarstruckbytheexperience.
DanceAcademyairedonMarch17thonABC3.StudentsfromAPCwerefilmedaspartoftwoepisodesoftheprogram,aserieswhichtrialsyoungdancersinAustralia.TheepisodeAPCstudentswereinvolvedinfilmingwasthe2012seriesreturninwhichpopularABC3personalitiesAlfieGledhill,JamesElmerandOliviaPlyhandhadtheirownattemptattapandIrishjigging.
TheepisodecanbeviewedattheABC3 website.
FEBRUARY2012–ISSUE01 12Are you interested in tutorinG younG PeoPle?Thenwewouldlovetohearfromyou!
ThereisanopportunityforyoutoparticipateinaninnovativehomeworkclubforYear7-8studentsatAlbertParkCollege!
With40+youngpeopleattendingthehomeworkclubeachweekwerequirevolunteertutorstohelpstudentswithFrench,Maths,Science&Humanities,homeworkandassignments.
Notutoringexperiencenecessary.
TheHomeworkClubisheldattheAlbertParkCollegeLibrary-83DanksStreet,AlbertPark.Wednesdayafternoonsfrom3:15-5pmduringtheschoolterm.
Ifyouareinterestedpleasecontactthe AlbertParkCollegeVolunteerHomeworkClubCoordinator:
Stephen-text/call:0412267437Email:[email protected]
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ThenewAPCRunClubiscurrentlyspringingintostepandwearelookingforstudentswhoarekeentojointheclub.
RunnerswillbecoachedbyMrEddieGillespie(SportsCo-Ordinator)andMrSriniMandava,aqualifiedLevel3TrackCoachfromSouthMelbourneDistrictsAthleticsClub.
TrainingsessionswillbeheldeveryWednesdaymorningat7:30am,andSaturdaymorningsfrom9am.Dependingoninterest,anextramorningsessionmaybeadded.AlltrainingsessionswillcommenceandfinishatAlbertParkCollege.
TheAPCRunClubisdesignedforstudentswhoareinterestedinmiddletolong-distancerunning.Itwillgivethemtheopportunitytosetgoalsandcommitthemselvestoreachingthem.UndertheguidanceofMrSriniMandava,runnerswilltraintowardscompetitionssuchastheAdidasAll-SchoolsCrossCountryandSchoolSportVictoriacompetitions.
ParentsandstudentscancontactMrEddieGillespietoregistertheirinterest.
With trACK CoACh srini mAndAVA And mr. GillesPie
Train towards events such as the Adidas All-Schools X-Country
Wednesday Mornings at 7.30am
Saturday Mornings at 9.00am
FEBRUARY2012–ISSUE01 14the World’s GreAtest shAVe eVentOnFriday16thMarchattheendoflunchstudentsrushedtotheamphitheatretowatchPhoebe,Olivia,Josh,Barney,....andMr.Coffield-FeithtakepartintheWorld’sGreatestShaveEvent.Studentswillinglydonatedtotheeventandcheereduson.Mostoftheshaveesfelledabitnervousbutatthesametimeweknewthatwewerehelpingagreatcause.
Atthisstagewehaveraised$594onthewebsiteandthat’snotincludingthedonationboxatcollegereception-itisveryheavy!AllmoneyraisedwillgototheLeukaemiaFoundationtohelpraiseawarenessandfundLeukaemiaresearch.
Iwouldliketothankallstudentsinvolvedandallthosewhohavedonatedtothisworthwhilecause.
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Phoebe,Josh,OliviaandBarney
Thefollowingbusinessesaretobethankedfortheirsupportofthisevent:
Hairhouse/Warehouse onAclandStreet
Carlisle Street Accessories
FEBRUARY2012–ISSUE01 15term 1 WrAP uP – Albert PArK ColleGe bAsKetbAll ACAdemy
TheendoffirsttermattheAlbertParkCollegeBasketballAcademyculminatesinwhathasbeenatremendousbeginningtothe2012program.Withattendancesfarexceedingexpectations,theAcademystaffandstudentshavebeenbusysortingteams,organisingtimetables,managingearlymornings,finalisingprogramsandgettingonwiththebusinessofplayingbasketball.
Academycoacheshavebeenimpressedwiththelevelofcommitment,dedicationandenthusiasmofthestudentsandlookforwardtocontinuingthisthroughoutterm2.
Asanextensiontotheoncourtprogram,studentswillsoonhavetheabilitytoparticipateinanewinitiative–The Principal’s Cup.EnrolmentsforThe Principal’s CuphavealreadybeennumerousandallAcademystudentsareencouragedtouse The Cupasameanstofurtherenhancetheiron-courtteachings.Somestudentsmayevenliketoconsiderrefereeing,coachingorscoringasawaytoparticipate.
The Principal’s Cup teamscanconsistofnonacademystudentsfromAlbertParkCollegeandallyear7’s&8’sarewelcometojoininthefun.ItisanticipatedthatThe Principal’s Cupwillbecomeafixtureofcollegelifeforallstudentsandwithteachersinvitedto‘adopt’ateam.Welookforwardtosomehealthyrivalryandcompetition.
AcademyteamswillbeheadingtowardstheVictorianCollegeChampionshipsin2012,thebeginningofwhatwehopewillbetheemergenceofAlbertParkCollegeinthesecondaryschoolsportingworld.Academystudentsareworkinghardtodeveloptheirskillset,alongwithpractisingoutstandingsportsmanship,leadershipandteamcohesion.TheylookforwardtorepresentingAlbertParkCollegewithprideonthesportingstage.
Term2willpresentsomeexcitingchallengesforallBasketballAcademystudentsandcoaches,onesthattheywillembracewiththeiralreadyevidentcommitmentanddedication.
ALBERT PARK COLLEGE BASKETBALL ACADEMY
PRINCIPAL’S CUP The Albert Park College Basketball Academy is proud to announce a new after school basketball competition, open to all students in year 7 & 8.
Year 7 & 8 boys and girls are invited to register with the Academy coaches as an individual player and every interested student will then be placed into a team. Friendship groups will be considered however each team must have a minimum of four year 7 players in the boys’ teams and a minimum of three year 7 players in the girls’ teams. Teams will consist of a combination of year 7 & 8 students and academy coaches will ensure that teams are selected evenly.
Games will be held at 4:00p.m., 4:40p.m. & 5:20p.m. in the school gymnasium on Mondays and Wednesdays.
REGISTRATION FORMSTuDEnT nAME YEAR LEvEL & CLASS
FRiEnD REquEST (name of friend who you would like to be in your basketball team with you)*
BASKETBALL ExPERiEnCE (please tick) BEGinnER DOMESTiC GRADE
REPRESEnTATivE
BASKETBALL ACADEMY MEMBER/nOn ACADEMY MEMBER (please circle)
*Friendship groups requests will be considered but not guaranteed
Fees: $5 per student per game paid on each game day There are NO team registration fees
Uniforms: Academy members will be asked to wear their blue & white academy uniforms and all non academy members will be asked to purchase a singlet & short set for $40 per player.
Teams Announced: Thursday 29thMarch 2012
For more information contact: [email protected] or [email protected] ✃
What to do now…..• Talktoyourfriendsandfamily
anddecideifyouwouldliketojointhePrincipal’sCupleague
• Completetheregistrationformandnominateafriendyouwouldliketobepartneredwith*
• TakeyournominationformtoNickAbdicevicinthegymTuesday–Friday
• AttendtheTeamAnnouncementdayinthegymatlunchtimeonThursday29thMarch
* Friendship groups will be considered but not guaranteed
Albert Park CollegeGolf Day
Albert Park Golf Course
To book or for more informaTion conTacT:
Kirsty Brown [email protected]
1300 708 558
0412 548 550 Situated next to the beautiful Albert Park Lake, home of the Australian Grand Prix, and just 2km from Melbourne’s CBD, Albert Park is a Championship Golf Course not to be missed.Albert Park College formally invites you to join us for a spectacular day of golf and a night of outstanding cuisine and sports discussions.Your participation in this event will help raise funds for Albert Park College to further enhance our learning environment for our fantastic students. The Albert Park Golf Day will be remembered long after you finish playing and the agenda for the day will be as follows: • Registration, warm up and light lunch at the golf course from 11.00am.• Team Ambrose Event commences at 12 noon with a shot gun start.• On course refreshments during the tournament.• Dinner at Lago in Albert Park from 7pm including
superb 3 course meal and beverages.• Guest Speaker - Basketball Legend Andrew Gaze• Memorabilia Auction throughout the night and presentation of awards.
Date: 19th April 2012, 11am registration. 12pm shot gun start.
Where: Albert Park Golf Course, Queens Road, Albert Park followed by the Lago Lounge Bar at The Sebel Albert Park, 65 Queens Road.
ENTRY$280 per person or $1,000 per team of fourYour day includes: 18 holes of golf, light lunch, on-course refreshments, three-course Awards Dinner with beverages.Friends and family are welcome to attend dinner for $160 a head.
HOLE SPONSORS$1,200 per hole and includes signage and recognition at dinner Opportunities also exist to sponsor green fees, beverage cart and dinner.
Book for one or book for a team, but register today as places are limited!Please note payments must be received prior to the event.
RegistrationIt is essential that you lodge your form with ABR BEFORE the camp begins. You will be notified by email or phone within a couple of days of receiving your registration form to confirm enrolment in the camp. If paying on day 1 of camp, CASH ONLY will be accepted.
Discount$10 discount for second and third members from each household. $10 discount for groups of 4 or more registrations lodged together (only one discount per entry).
CoachesWe use only qualified coaches with experience at championship level or higher. All our coaches are committed to working with children to improve their skills. All coaches have WWC certificate.
Balls and Shirts Each participant will receive a ball and a t-shirt at the start of the camp. The ball and the shirt are yours to keep and must be brought to each day of the camp.
LunchWe do not provide lunch for the camp. Please bring your own lunch, snacks and drinks & ensure that all belongings are well labelled.
Drink Bottle Participants are asked to bring a drink bottle to the camp
A parent or guardian MUST collect children from inside the main basketball hall by 3:15pm at the latest.
Australian Basketball Resources Pty Ltd ABN 15 956 769 425 PO Box 2222, Ivanhoe East 3079B/H (03) 9699 2204 A/H Phone: 0438 635 835 Email: [email protected]
www.msacbasketball.com.au
RELEASE & WAIVER OF LIABILITY The undersigned hereby acknowledges that participation in this camp and related activities involves an inherent risk of physical injury. The undersigned on the behalf of the registrant, hereby assumes all such risk and does hereby release and forever discharge the camp and all employees and agents thereof from any and all liability of whatever kind or nature rising from and by foreseen and unforeseen bodily injury and personal injuries, damage to property, and that of equipment or defect in the premises.
I hereby state that I am the legal guardian of said registrant
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: _______________________________________ DATE: _____________
3-4 April Advanced Camp Cost: $120 Ages 9-15 Boys and Girls * For representative and domestic players who have had a number of season’s experience. Advanced drills, strength and conditioning..
2 April Shooting and Ball Handling Camp Cost: $65 Ages 6-15 Boys and Girls * A one day clinic designed to correct, develop and enhance ability to shoot the basketball with an emphasis on ball handling methods.
3 & 4 April Beginner/Intermediate Camp Cost: $120 Ages 6-12 Boys and Girls * For players who are just starting to play and those who are ready to develop further skills
CAMPS DETAILS
5 April Shooting and One on One Camp Cost: $65 Ages 6-15 Boys and Girls * One day basketball program designed with an emphasis on correct shooting technique and individual one on one methods.
11, 12 & 13 April Beginner/Intermediate Camp Cost: $180 Ages 6-12 Boys and Girls * For players who are just starting to play and those who are ready to develop further skills
All registration forms must be lodged prior to commencement of camps with Australian Basketball Resources Pty. Ltd.
2. Payment Options (please tick)
Athlete’s Name: _______________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________
Suburb: __________________ Postcode: _________ DOB: ____ / ____ / ______ Age: ______
T-Shirt Size (circle) YS YM YL S M L XL Male or Female (circle)
Health Issues: ________________________________________ I authorize the person in charge to seek medical attention if necessary
________________________________________ (parent/guardian signature) ______________________________ (parent/guardian name)
Phone: ___________________ Email Address (please print): _____________________________________
Emergency Contact Name:________________________________________ Phone: _______________________ How did you hear about MSAC Basketball Camps: (please circle) FRIENDS WEBSITE FLYER EMAIL PAST CAMP OTHER
1. Registration Form ~ Waiver over page must be signed for registration to be accepted ~
If returning by mail, please send to Australian Basketball Resources PO BOX 2222, Ivanhoe East 3079 Payment by cheque, money order or credit card are to be mailed with entry form. Entry and payment can also be made online at www.msacbasketball.com.au
Please note that we must have the enrolment form before the camp
CREDIT CARD DETAILS (if applicable)
Master Card Visa Bankcard (circle) TOTAL AMOUNT $ ____________
Card Number: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Expiry Day: _____ / _______
Name on Card: ________________________ Signature: _______________________________
[ ] CASH ONLY Payments can be made on day 1 of camp. [ ] CHEQUE Please make cheques payable to Australian Basketball Resources[ ] CREDIT CARD Complete form to the right
All Camps held at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park
April 2012 School Holiday Camps (please tick one or more boxes)
2 April Shooting and Ball Handling Camp 9.00am - 3.00pm Cost: $65
5 April Shooting and One on One Camp 9.00am - 3.00pm Cost: $65
11, 12 & 13 April Beginners/Intermediate Camp 9.00am - 3.00pm Cost: $180
3-4 April Beginners/Intermediate Camp 9.00am - 3.00pm Cost: $120
3-4 April Advanced Camp *10.00am - 3.00pm* Cost: $120
Elwood College and City of Port Phillip present an ongoing series of
free evening forums for all parents of school-aged children from
Grade 5 to Year 12.
Negotiating Relationships with Teens and Building Resilience. Presented by psychologist Andrew Fuller.
Wednesday 16 May 6.30pm for 7pm start Elwood
College, 101 Glenhuntly Rd, Elwood.
Mark these other dates in your calendar now!
Wednesday 15 August 2012 - A Parent’s Guide to
Promoting Responsible Internet Use.
Wednesday 14 November 2012 - Party Safe.
Bookings are open now for these FREE events:
T. 9531 9566 or email [email protected]
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