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Gilson Gazette - 5 April 2019Weekly Newsletter for Parents, Students and Friends of Gilson College

Year 9 Learning for Life Fryers Ranges Expedition

2019

Weekly Newsletter for Parents, Students and Friends of Gilson College


Contents

general news 4GCCC ANNOUNCEMENTS ..........................................................4PARKING OFF CAMPUS ..............................................................4STUDY CENTRE AND OFFICE CLOSE AT 4:30PM EACH FRIDAY ...5

PrIMarY news 5AWARDS NAMES ........................................................................5WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN .............................................6UNIFORM ..................................................................................6

seCondarY news 6YEAR 9 LEARNING FOR LIFE FRYERS RANGES EXPEDITION ........6SCHOOL UNIFORMS ..................................................................8WESTERN REGIONAL SWIMMING ..............................................8YEAR 10 SAIL / KAYAK CAMP ....................................................10EASTER HUNT ...........................................................................11MY LIFE AS A CONVICT BY THOMAS M. 4S................................13

The city of Bristol in south-west England lays claim to be the birthplace of two sons with quite different lives.

Firstly, Archibald Alec Leach who was born in 1904 and went on to be one of Hollywood’s leading actors working opposite some of the leading ladies such as Mae West, Katherine Hepburn, Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn.

However he is probably better known to most as Cary Grant and labelled by some as the best and most important actor in the history of cinema.

Bristol’s second notable (although less famous) son was Paul Dirac born just two years earlier in 1902. His journey also took him to the USA, however his main contribution was as a theoretical physicist. Dirac’s work was so highly regarded that he received many honours, medals and memberships from various academic societies including the youngest person to ever receive the Nobel prize for physics. He is also known for his significant contributions to reconciling general relativity and quantum mechanics and when his book was published in 1930 (The Principles of Quantum Mechanics) it was considered a ground breaking event in the history of science and it is still considered to be a standard textbook today.

Unlike Cary Grant, Paul Dirac struggled with his connections with people and this may have been because his authoritarian father, who was a Swiss immigrant, forced him to speak only in French. When Dirac was unable to say what he wanted to say in French he chose to remain silent. His social awkwardness was so legendary that Einstein indicated that Dirac was between genius and madness. When working at Cambridge University Dirac’s colleagues knew him to be a very precise and reserved man and in a good-humored way defined a ‘dirac’ unit as one word per hour.

With regard to Dirac’s view on God this changed over time. Early in his career as a young man he maintained that God was a product of human imagination, however as an older man he acknowledged that the universe is constructed using very advanced mathematics and that God must be a mathematician of the highest order. He is considered by some to be the greatest physicist since Isaac Newton and his extremely deep mathematical abilities and his social issues were probably connected to undiagnosed autism.

Each and everyone of us is different – some more so than others, however when we recognise that while some may be famous for their acting or popularity others who may seem odd to us, can have a far longer lasting and significant impact in our world.

It’s worth a thought.

Mark B Vodéll Principal

Editorial - Different

general news

GCCC ANNOUNCEMENTS• 6th April - We welcome

you to join us this Sabbath at GCCC as Pr Mau Tuaoi shares the Word. The worship program will start at 10:00am followed by a time to relax over a hot cuppa and a snack. Life groups will commence straight after snack and chat. Please bring some healthy snacks to share.

PARKING OFF CAMPUSThank you to everyone

who has been demonstrating our PB4L values during pickup

and drop off times before and after school. Please ensure that if you are picking your child up and parking outside of the school property that you are parking in the appropriate places and not double parking. Unfortunately, there are a number of parents who are double parking which is a very dangerous practise.

Recently we have seen an increase in the number of people that using their mobile phones whilst driving. It is important to remember that you are modelling appropriate and inappropriate behaviours to you children.

Year 10 Sailing Camp

Verse of the Week “For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been

trained by it.” Hebrews 12: 11

STUDY CENTRE AND OFFICE CLOSE AT 4:30PM EACH FRIDAY

With the earlier sunset times the Study Centre as well as the Office will be closing at 4.30pm each Friday afternoon from May to July.

Please ensure you collect your students before this time. Alternate arrangements can be made with OSHC, if you cannot be at the school by 4.30pm.

Please note that the earlier closing time only applies to the study centre each Friday.

PrIMarY news

AWARDS NAMESOn Monday morning in

our Primary Awards Assembly one student from each class was acknowledged for demonstrating the value of Excellence.

FH – Makemen FofanaFM – Matias ArenasFR – Layla Sleiman1H – Kes Armstrong1L – Jordan Duong1W – Peneal Tegegne2C – Zeke Dutt2J – Fizza Shah2Z – Julianna Cima3H – NA3R – Shaun Shaji3T – Rachel Tran4B – NA4S – Talia Farrugia4W – Noah Axiak5A – Sabella Batger5H – Julia Cavicchi5S – George Anish6G – Winston Drake6H – Aiden Ho6M – Nguyen NguyenFrench – Anushka Shah

WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN

We have two collection boxes for the Woolworths Earn and Learn vouchers. If your child brings them to school they can be put them in one of the collection boxes which is located in the main office.

UNIFORM Winter uniform is to be

worn in Term 2. Due to our unpredictable weather in Melbourne we have a two week period where either summer or winter uniform may be worn. However, it must be either complete summer uniform or complete winter uniform, not a mixture of the two.

The VALUE for Week 1 of Term 2 will be:

Self-discipline is training and control of oneself and one’s conduct, usually for personal improvement.

“By constant self-discipline and self-control you can develop greatness of character.” Grenville Kleiser

“Happiness is dependent on self-discipline. We are the biggest obstacles to our own happiness. It is much easier to do battle with society and with others than to fight our own

nature.” Dennis Prager“For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the

peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.” Hebrews 12: 11

secondarY news

YEAR 9 LEARNING FOR LIFE FRYERS RANGES EXPEDITION

From 13th to 15th March, the Year 9 Learning for Life students were tasked with navigating their way through various parts of the Fryers Ranges State Park. Here is what some of the students had to say about their experience:

Hiking at Fryers Ranges was quite easy but finding our way was challenging. It was all worth it though. The view was amazing and it taught us that work is bitter but the reward is sweet. - Jemimah Mudaliar, 9NN

My group and I had a great time on the hike. We got to know more about

self discipline

each other. Our teacher, Mr Farquharson, was the best and encouraged us to keep going when it was really hard. - Luke Arena, 9NN

The hike was pretty fun. I saw a lot of big and long ravines. I also saw a lot of big holes and a mine. There were a lot of beautiful views. I really enjoyed it, but not the walking part. - Tuong Luu, 9NN

My experience whilst at Fryers Ranges was a very fun and educational one, because our group did not reach our campsite and had to camp/sleep in a make-shift campsite. - Ryan Truong, 9NN

Fryers Ranges was very dry, nothing like our previous hike at Buangor. Buangor had

many trees and plants and was quite a moist environment. Fryers was a very easy hike and it was a relatively flat surface. I really enjoyed Fryers Ranges because I liked my group and how we all connected. - Joice Sawiras, 9NN

I enjoyed Fryers Ranges. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I would definitely do it again. It hurt to walk that far but it was worth it in the end. I liked getting the reward box, even if it took us 50 minutes to find it. Although I didn’t like camping on the uneven ground, it was great doing the hike with friends. They encouraged me to do better. - Angelica Fry, 9NN

Frayers ranges

SCHOOL UNIFORMSTerm 2, students are to

begin the school term wearing full winter uniform.

DRESSWe would appreciate

parents working with your student, checking the uniforms for cleanliness and preparing them for the new term.

Young ladies are to wear long Navy blue socks or navy blue tights, both are available from the uniform shop. It would be appreciated if the length of young ladies winter skirts are checked and alterations are made during the holidays. Modesty is the rule of thumb with acceptable length touching the top of the knee, when standing tall.

SHOESIt is also a good time to

remind parents that school shoes should be black polishable leather. Many students are wearing canvas shoes or shoes which look more like runners than formal dress polishable black shoes.

JEWELLERYThe student hand book

outlines the schools stand on jewellery. Girls are allowed a single stud in each year and piercings are not acceptable for the male students. There are number of students who

have made the choice to have piercings and then have them covered with bandaids

It would be appreciated if parents noted that this will not be accepted in Term 2. All students will be asked to follow the school protocols and wear only the jewellery permitted. If students refuse to take out additional jewellery they may be sent home until it is removed and the guidelines of the school are followed.

SPORT UNIFORMPlease note that the

school sport uniform is only worn on the day each student has Sport. When students have Health and Physical Education, the students are expected to wear full dress uniform and change for their Health and Physical Education. We would appreciate parent support in ensuring the students come to school in their correct uniforms.

WESTERN REGIONAL SWIMMING

Yesterday we attended a Western Regional Swimming in Geelong. The students swam well with a few students reaching real milestones. Alisha Walters swam 31seconds in the 50m

Buttlerfly and came 3rd in the Freestyle. She will continue to represent Gilson College at the State Carnival early next term. We are very proud of her and wish her all the best. Josh Spiteri also posted milestones, reaching personal bests in butterfly and freestyle on the day. The Sport department would like to thank all our swimmers who did their best and represented our school to the best of their abilities.

YEAR 10 SAIL / KAYAK CAMP

EASTER HUNT

Albert EinsteinAlbert Einsten was born in Ulm Germany. Albert Einsten’s date of birth is on 14th of March, 1879. Albert Einstein couldn’t talk when he was one and that confused his parents. They took Albert to the doctors but they said nothing was wrong. When Albert was three and a half he started talking. Albert loved elementary but when he was ten he started high school and he really disliked it. The reason Albert really disliked high school was because his teachers didn’t let him ask questions.

Albert’s parents went to Italy but they left Albert behind to finish high school.

When Albert grew up he got married and got two children. Albert use to be a scientist and mathematician.

I like Albert because he is clever and genius. Even after fifty years of Albert Einstein’s death Hollywood still has t-shirts and coffee

mugs of his famous face.

Written and presented by Edna Year 2C

MY LIFE AS A CONVICT BY THOMAS M. 4S

VCAL NEWSLETTER Waking up on a Wednesday morning, knowing I’m going to be going to TMG COLLEGE is exciting as we go to our choice of course in the working industry. As 9am hits we are introduced into a class with 10 students ready to start the day all ready to undertake Certificate III in Health Services Assistant. (Ramzi) I have started Year 12 VCAL this year. It is good for me because it is not too hard for me. My Tafe is a bit more hands on. My work placement is fun and is helping me get experience in the retail industry. (Cameron) English is very satisfactory, it provides a good challenge for all of the students and it’s very possible to do. I travel to Sunshine Victoria University Polytechnic every Wednesday and they provide good services there. On Fridays, I go to my dad’s friend’s electrical business. (Giordan) The VCAL classes has been a very different experience for me. It has allowed me to improve my confidence when performing certain tasks that require me to use my verbal skills. It has also allowed me to build social skills that I can use when I am in the workplace. I do enjoy being in the workshop as it allows me to keep an open mind when working with tools and machinery. I have also been learning simple tasks that electricians do when on a worksite. Some of these tasks consist of: feeding wire through plaster, replacing power points, checking the meter box. (Jack) Some of the things that I enjoy most about the VCAL program is going to my work placements on Fridays and learning new things about being an electrician. I enjoy how hands on my day is rather than being in a classroom and doing a lot of paperwork. I enjoy the customers and the other tradies that I work with when going to building sites and homes. (Lucas) One of the main things I’m enjoying in VCAL is my work placement, my job, as I finally get to work and help provide for my family and anyone who is in need. (Mathew) In my VCAL course, I am learning about work health safety and transmitted diseases from animals to humans and humans to animals. I am learning proper ways to handle situations with aggressive animals and hazards within my workplace. What I most enjoy about my work placement (Pets Haven, Woodend) is my involvement with animals. (Steven) VCAL has made a dramatic change in my schooling career, it has taught me more life skills than VCE has ever done. From learning: how to use basic life skills in the classroom to learning some first aid, difficult mathematic questions and learning what OH&S rules I need to follow in a worksite. While at my TAFE course, it opened my eyes to see how hard life can be and how all of the skills I learnt in VCE and am learning in VCAL can actually help with my day to day life now and after I graduate. (Joshua) VCAL is another pathway for learning, and has been most beneficial to me, especially dealing with my anxiety, it has helped me improve my confidence and significantly helped me prepare for the real-life trials and allows me to do what I love the most and that is art. School is less stressful and prepares me for real life situations. I really enjoy the work placements because it gives me a reason to look forward to the future, not only getting paid but exploring different fields and falling in love with the work environment. (Khristelle) My course in the city is Certificate III in Business, but that’s not what’s been the most amazing part of VCAL for me. For me, it’s the three days in school that I spend learning practically and hands-on. It has been empowering and unlike anything I’ve done in my 12 years in school. Every day I feel like I’ve accomplished something, learned something new, gained more skills that I not only work into my work life but also my everyday life. VCAL makes me want to get out of bed in the morning and come to school at my own volition. I actually enjoy coming to school now. I’ve never been happier. (Nityasree) The Carpentry course I’m in is fun. We learn how to use tools and how to use them in different ways. They teach us to use hand tools first then we slowly move to power tools. My work placement is good as he treats me well and I get paid $20 a day but it’s all about the learning experience. The boss also gives me money to buy food and his workers treat me kindly and we all get along well. (Brendan) In 2019, it’s so amazing to see Gilson allowing VCAL into the school. As someone who has always wanted to be in the beauty industry this was such good news to hear. I wouldn’t need to stress myself out in VCE just to go to university and study something that had nothing to do with my VCE subjects. I am doing Certificate III in Beauty so I spend my work placement at a beauty salon. Every Wednesday morning at 9am I go to Bianco Beauty, I spend most of the day answering phone calls, cleaning up the treatment rooms and observing different treatments that Bianco provides such as lash lifts, waxing, manicures and pedicures. I’ve been taught a lot already and the girls I work with are always willing to help me and keep me occupied. Beauty is a fun way to express myself and VCAL has given me the opportunity to have my dream job by the time I graduate high school. (Angelica)

VCAL Student of the Month Award Angelica Thalawiti-Arachchige received the March ‘VCAL Student of the Month’ award for her consistently completing work to a high standard. Angelica is hard working and we have received the same fantastic feedback from her course and work placement.

SECONDARY CALENDARTERM 2 2019

Week 1

m 23rd AprilFirst day of Term 2

m 24th AprilTop Arts Excursion

m 24th AprilTop Designs Excursion

m 24th AprilSchool Anzac Presentation

m 25th AprilANZAC Day

Week 2

m 29th AprilYr 11 & 12 SSV Soccer

m 30th AprilYear 10 Vaccinations

m 1st MAySecondary Athletics Carnival Wednesday

m 2nd MAyVCE Careers Expo Excursion

m 2nd MAyYear 9 Urban Day

Week 3

m 6th to WednesdAy 8th MAySport & Recreation Rock Climbing Camp

CALENDAR 2019


PRIMARY CALENDARTERM 2 2019

Week 1

m 23rd AprilFirst day of Term 2

m 25th AprilANZAC Day Holiday

Week 4

m 14th - 20th MAyNAPLAN

m 17th MAyNational Walk Safely to School Day

m 18th MAyYear 5 GSD

Week 6

m 29th MAyYear 4-6 Athletics day

Week 8

m 11th JunePUPIL FREE Day - Report Writing

m 13th JuneSchool Photo Day

m 14th JuneMulticultural Parade

Week 10

m 25th & 26th JuneParent Teacher Interviews

m 28th JuneLast day of Term 2

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