Marden MattersTerm 1 2017

your pathway to success

From the Principal

As a College we welcome all our new and continuing students. We also welcome faces new to the MSC staff team, including pre-service teachers joining us from UniSA and Adelaide University next term for their final teaching placement before completing their qualification.

Many students are new to the College and we trust you are experiencing Marden as a friendly, encouraging and generous place to learn at. Our collective success is based on respectful relationships and placing the upmost value on diversity and excellence. There are many opportunities on offer here and I wish you all the best as you further develop, and hopefully achieve, your study goals and future ambitions.

College Community The Marden community is made up of people from a variety of backgrounds, with different personal goals. It presents a rich, and for some a novel experience. This new combination of people in a specialist senior secondary environment is an important part of what makes Marden unique. As the year progresses we learn from one another to shape the 2017 Marden Senior College community.

College events draw us together and play an important role in developing our sense of community. Events such as Wednesday

bread days (coordinated by our Pastoral Care Worker, Tim Wells), Harmony Day, table tennis, and National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence have all been successes. The newly elected SGA members have done an excellent job in organising and conducting some of these events. They have also made a great start by organising the tops and are well advanced in formal preparations.

Student Outcomes FirstOur focus at Marden is positive outcomes for students – academic and wellbeing. Marden students under the age of 21 have a staff member as a mentor who offers as an important line of communication and support option for the student and often parent/guardian. Particular attention is paid to monitoring attendance and learning progress.

Term 1 Student Reports are now available (issued by mentors and available online via Daymap) and the parent-teacher evening was conducted on Tuesday 11 April. Reports present an opportunity for reflection and to re-visit goals set earlier in the year. Students are encouraged to speak with their teachers about their progress. Teachers too have sought feedback from students via a survey administered for each subject/course. Feedback has also been sought from parents to inform the provision of the best education for students. High expectations and standards and continual improvement are part of our school culture.

College Successes Marden prides itself on excellence and our 2016 results and university preference outcomes support this. An impressive 38% of Stage 2 MSC students achieved a grade

in the A band (compared to the state mean of 24%), with 59 A+ scores that included 39 A+ with Merit achievements. The Registered Training Organisation Graduation ceremony conducted late last year saw students achieving certificates, or their required vocational statements of attainment, honoured at the ceremony as graduates. Graduates praised the quality work of our College trainers. Congratulations go to all students now on the next leg of their learning journey.

Other successful activities that highlight the range of services and talents at the College included: artwork on display at the Emerging Gems visual arts graduate exhibition, and the MSC Photography Fringe Exhibition.

College Facilities and FeedbackFacilities continue to be improved. We now have full access to the refurbished ground floor learning spaces and look forward to a similar refurbishment upstairs.

Shortly, we will be seeking feedback on a number of planning matters including the experiences in the ground floor learning spaces to inform upstairs refurbishment, technology and BYOD arrangements.

In closing, make the most of the opportunities available at Marden Senior College; enjoy the experience, and all the very best for Term 2.

Stephen Inglis

2016 Presentation Night

The 2016 Marden Senior College Presentation Night was celebrated in grand style on Tuesday 29 November at the Norwood Town Hall. It was a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the achievements of our students and celebrate their success at the end of the school year.

The evening was made especially memorable by the dance performances of Workplace Practices students Shae Ormerod and Carly Hayes The 2016 Caltex Best All Rounder Award winner was Ciyona Biju. She expressed her appreciation to her teachers for their ongoing support throughout the year and highlighted the significant impact they had on her.

A special thanks to all our subject sponsors for 2016. Marden Senior College values their continued support of our students.

We look forward to celebrating the successes of our 2017 students on Tuesday 28 November.

Graeme HudsonCoordinator: Community Connections and College Events

A Merit ceremony held on Tuesday 7 February at Government House celebrated the students from across the state who received A+ with merit for their Stage 2 studies in 2016. 39 Marden Senior College students received a SACE merit with a total of 59 students received an A+. The A+ Merit students are listed below:

StudentMatthew AmbergMatthew AmbergHarrison BagleyDanial BahudinEloise BennettCiyona BijuCiyona BijuOscar BloomfieldSarah BradbrookEllen CallistoEllen CallistoMatthew CamachoJarrad DriznersSarah EckelClaire HaywardAbhiram HiwaseYue HuangKate JagerJessica KourJessica KourSophia LaparidisIsabel LeeAmy LuAntonia MacadamMargot MansfieldTanishq MathurLiam McdonaldErin McglashanAditya MishraSophia NeryMichael NguyenMary NitschkeMax RichardsonCameron RobinsonDana SpajicNitya SukhejaAmanda TanGeorgia ThomsonGabriel Tramaglino

Subject English CommunicationsMathematical StudiesWorkplace PracticesMathematical MethodsMathematical ApplicationsHealthResearch Project BWorkplace PracticesWorkplace PracticesMathematical MethodsNutritionPhysicsWorkplace PracticesWorkplace PracticesHealthEconomicsChemistryWorkplace PracticesPsychologyResearch Project BWorkplace PracticesBiologyBiologyWorkplace PracticesWorkplace PracticesChemistryEnglish CommunicationsWorkplace PracticesMathematical MethodsWorkplace PracticesPsychologyWorkplace PracticesWorkplace PracticesWorkplace PracticesNutritionMathematical MethodsMathematical MethodsWorkplace PracticesWorkplace Practices

Careers Information

Upcoming Career EventsStudents interested in tertiary study and/or employment options may wish to take advantage of the following upcoming events to begin their research into relevant courses, study options or career development opportunities.

BIG DAY INThe ACS Foundation and University of Adelaide, are delighted to invite you to the Big Day In IT Careers Conference in the Braggs Theatre on Tuesday 11 April 2017, 9am – 2:30pm

Hear leading speakers from companies such as Microsoft, Wisetech Global, HP, realestate.com.au, Tata Consultancy Services, CSC, Novus-Res and more, talking about the future of technology and how students can get involved in shaping the future. Hear from cool industry speakers & visit exhibitor stands to learn about where a career in IT can take you.

Go to www.thebigdayin.com.au/adelaide-1 to book your tickets.

ADELAIDE CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT EXPO 2017The Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo has been South Australia’s leading careers, education, training and employment event since its inception in 2005. Comprising of an exhibition, seminars, interactive features and career advice hubs, the event brings together the State’s best education and training organisations, and employers with students, graduates and career changers.

The dedicated day for senior high school-leavers is Friday, while Saturday generally attracts University graduates, the adult general public, mature age students and people looking to re-skill.

Put simply, The Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo is the leading event to inform and educate visitors about real career pathways and opportunities that exist within all industries.

Adelaide Showground, Goodwood RoadFriday 26 May, 9 am – 3 pmSaturday 27 May, 10 am – 4 pmFREE ADMISSION

More information is available at:www.careersemploymentexpo.com.au/Adelaide.html

2017 sees us with new canteen management and some exciting changes. Fresh healthy salads, fresh coffee, wraps and hot food are all for sale. If you get in early and order before classes or before recess, you can assist the staff and be assured you will get the item you crave – made freshly on site for you!

Support our new canteen and if you have requests or suggestions, you can let the SGA know or speak directly to the canteen staff.

Marden Canteen

TERTIARY STUDIES AND CAREERS EXPO 2017TSCEA is an important event for anyone seeking to explore their tertiary studies, training and career options. With an overwhelming number of courses on offer each year and constantly changing career opportunities and pathways, entry requirements and study options, it is vital you keep up to date with the latest information on your career prospects.

This event is ideal for all senior school students, parents, and mature age students, as well as career seekers. With exhibits from all public South Australian Universities, as well as those from interstate and overseas, visitors can gain a comprehensive insight into the institutions and programs that best suit them. TSCEA also features representatives from TAFE SA, defence forces, private education colleges, student support services, as well as a significant number of graduate employers and government agencies recruiting for graduate placements.

More information is available at:www.careersevent.com/tscea/

Adelaide Convention CentreSunday 9 April, 10 am – 4 pmMonday 10 April, 9:30 am – 1.30 pmFREE ADMISSION

March 20 was the International Day of Happiness. Staff and students were invited to write what makes them happy and add to the board in the library. Comments included my dog, my friends and family, going for a walk and holidays.

International Day of Happiness

Caltex Best All Rounder Award Speech

I would like to commence by expressing what an honour it is being the receipt of the 2016 Caltex Best All Rounder Award at Marden Senior College. It’s hard to believe that the academic year has come to an end as I managed to write my SACE registration number in the footer while writing this speech.

My journey at Marden Senior College can be described as a “roller coster ride” as it involved highs and some lows along with many valuable learning experiences that has challenged but brought the best out of me.

After attempting Year 12 last year, I was devastated that I didn’t receive an offer to study medicine at university, which was my dream since childhood. The next logical step for anybody is to study their second preference however I picked myself up and asked, “why not give medicine another go?” Some saw my decision as a waste of another year but most importantly I saw it as a second chance to chase my dreams and better understand myself.

People often asked me, “what do you eat to get such good grades?” I can assure you that nutrition is a small element to academic success like petrol is to a car. If you think about it, energy is not the only thing that gets a car running, you need the right parts, right engine and a good driver as cars don’t drive themselves around with the exception of James Bond movies. I attribute my success to my motivation to succeed, support network and hard work. While my friends spent their time enjoying themselves I spent my days catching up with teachers after class, getting as many drafts as possible, searching for more study materials and preparing questions to ask teachers the next day. Success was clearly not a walk down the red carpet for me, and trust me you don’t have to be born smart like they call it to reach success as I was never the student who got 100% on tests.

I remember sitting in the enrolment office at the beginning of this year with apprehensive thoughts and little did I know what Marden had in store for me. Attending Marden has opened up numerous opportunities such as volunteering at Meals on Wheels and the Royal Adelaide Hospital as well as getting my first aid certificate.

The unique 2-hour lessons allowed me to manage time effectively, which became increasingly essential for a highly demanding year along with my volunteer work at Meals on Wheels and personal commitments

at home. The independent learning environment suited my learning style and provided flexibility, allowing me to maximise my resources. It also exposed me to the environment at university, which would offer me a smooth transition from secondary school to university.

I was also able to connect with people with similar goals and attitude towards learning, which motivated me ever further and empowered me to set high standards for myself, and this required me to step out of my comfort zone. Although it was extremely difficult to make sacrifices like watching less Supernatural episodes, an uphill battle surely lead to a beautiful view at the end of the year.

The Marden community ranging from my mentor and teachers who gave me endless support to cafeteria staff who served me food after a hectic day has made my time at Marden memorable.

My teachers not only taught me the subject curriculum but valuable lessons that will remain with me even after schooling. Thank you for teaching me to be courageous even when life throws the most difficult challenges at you, thank you for teaching me to always think positively no matter what situation, thank you for teaching me that anything is possible if you have faith in yourself and abilities, and thank you for teaching me that happiness is achieved when you stop

The members of the SGA would like to thank everyone who has contributed to our activities this year so far. This includes our National Day Against Bullying which involved a BBQ lunch, our pledge to stand up against bullying and harassment and also the students who allowed us to record them saying what they thought of bullying, which will be put together as a film clip for the Marden Facebook page. It was an incredibly good turn out and was great to see how many of the students and teachers signed the pledge. Hopefully it is something that will be continued for years to come.

We would also like to say thank you to both the library staff and canteen staff who collaborated to create a multicultural week for Harmony Day. The library had a display of books from different cultures available to borrow and the canteen staff did a great job of offering different foods from different cultures including Fish & Chips and Pie, Chips and Gravy (Britain), Chicken and Beef Yiros and Greek Salad (Greece), Butter Chicken, Fried Rice and Noodles (India/Asia) and Nachos, Burritos and Mex Rice (Mexico).

We have many fun things to look forward to in the coming months, such as the senior jumpers which should be available for ordering in the next couple of weeks and the formal which is in the process of being planned. There are also hopefully many more BBQs and a quiz night to come. Watch this space for more exciting news from the SGA.

Kayla Gough

SGA Report

On Thursday 16 March we celebrated Marden committing to pledge action against bullying and violence – and say BULLYING…NO WAY! Marden Senior College registered as a school of action, as did many schools across Australia, and it was great to see students and staff actively signing the pledge to say no to all forms of bullying & violence. On the day, wrist bands were distributed, SGA provided a BBQ lunch and many students and staff signed the pledge and offered to be filmed for a Marden video. As a college community it was great to see staff and students uniting and taking a stand together.

National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence

The year has been off to a great start with an enthusiastic and committed library team and an equally committed and friendly group of students.

Our library opening hours are: 8.30am - 3.45pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday8.30am - 8.00pm on Wednesdays 8.30am - 3.30pm on Fridays

Students are welcome to take advantage of these extended opening times for independent study, or to get assistance from our library staff who are always happy to help. A tutorial service is also available throughout the day with specialist subject teachers rostered on duty.

The library has spaces set up for quiet collaborative group work, silent individual study and areas are available for students to complete supervised tests. The Research Project room is ideally located within the library and staff are on hand to help students access the variety of resources on offer.

We have a strong collection including hardcopy and eResources, DVDs, audio books and other equipment. These are available for loan and many can be accessed electronically

from school or at home. A recent acquisition has been the Flipster e-magazines, with a number of popular titles available. These magazines are currently available through the EBSCO databases link and staff are happy to help you access these.

As in other years, quiet relaxation activities have been very popular during recess and lunchtimes. The library is a common place to meet and students have enjoyed working on colouring in sheets and completing jigsaw puzzles together.

So far this year we have had a number of library displays, including an interactive display for the International Day of Happiness

where staff and students posted sticky notes reflecting on what makes them happy. This also included a well-received display of funny books and DVDs. Other displays this year have included Writer’s Week and Harmony Day.

The library is a great place to meet and work collaboratively with friends, get individual assistance, or just find a quiet place to study. We look forward to working with you in the term ahead and hope to see you in the library soon!

The Marden Library team.

Marden Education Centre Library

stressing over what you cannot control. You all know who you are. I would also like to thank my family and friends for dealing with my stress-related tantrums when an assignment or test was near.

I may or may not achieve my goals but with confidence I can say that I am closer to my dreams than I was yesterday. Congratulations to all Marden students here today because what you have done this year is extraordinary and you are bound to do great things if you have the correct mindset. I would like to end with a quote by Muhammad Ali that has truly encouraged me,“Although I hated every minute of training, I said to myself, suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion”

Thank you,Ciyona Biju

I am always pleased at the end of Term 1, when I reflect on the first weeks of school, how quickly my role is embraced by students. At Marden Senior College of course, most students are new, although it is always pleasing to meet again those continuing students.

Sadly though, as much as I am “always pleased,” it is usually because of the diverse barriers and obstacles that ‘life’ throws up that prevents students from enjoying their studies or totally focussing on them. I am therefore pleased to be able to assist and support; whilst disappointed students have such challenges in their lives in the first place.

The diversity of issues confronting students this year is no different to previous years; financial management issues, accommodation issues amongst the most common. Without intervention and support, many – if not all of these students might not complete their studies as they have to address those more immediate and pressing challenges. So to be able to seek and receive support, advocacy,

referral and sometimes just an understanding ear is appreciated.

I watched Mel Gibson’s Hacksaw Ridge movie recently. I also read several of the reviews. Some lathered it with praise – (rightly in my opinion just for the record,) others did not hold back on their criticism. What was interesting, both views spoke of the actors, the directing, the cinematography, the butchery, brutality and savagery etc. What about the story?

This is a true story. A young man – Desmond Doss, true to his values and beliefs, after many years of scorn as a conscientious objector, saves 75 fellow soldiers over a day and night, on his own under constant enemy fire. I do not write of the spirituality of this young man but of the immense challenge he faces, physically and mentally. He strives to rescue “just one more” at the point of physical and mental exhaustion and having saved one more, seeks to save “just one more…” 75 times! He carried no weapon and even as a conscientious objector was awarded the

Congressional Medal of Honour.

Accommodation issues, financial hardship, hunger, anxiety, stress, fear of failure etc are significant barriers to study. Certainly not the extreme life in the face of death scenario from the film, but real issues that prevent the achievement we and our students seek.

Just as I too seek to serve and support “just one more..” I encourage our students when faced with seemingly unsolvable issues to have the same mind-set – “just one more”. Just one more assignment, just one more hour of study; just one more effort. Keep striving. Do not stop, do not give up, simply ask for help. Ask for support, seek advice.

Unlike Desmond Doss, you are not alone. As you address each obstacle, barrier, roundabout, I with the wonderful support team at Marden Senior College, will keep saying with you– “Just one more”.

Tim WellsPastoral Care Worker

From the Pastoral Care Worker

your pathway to success

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Principal’s Tour & Information Session

Wednesday 31 May & 6 September 2017

9:30am - 10:30am & 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Marden Senior College Marden Road, Marden SA 5070

(08) 8366 2888 Fax (08) 8362 0451

International +61 8 8366 2800 info@msc.sa.edu.au

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✓ Registered Training Organisation (RTO) ✓ Flexible Learning

Mark Galer Seminar

On March 25, in conjunction with the Eastern Suburbs Camera Club, several students and staff from Marden Senior College and the Open Access College participated in a seminar presented by Mark Galer. Mark Galer is a seasoned professional photographer, educator, author and contributing editor for Australian Photography and Digital magazine, Adobe Influencer and Photoshop Guru. He has just finished his 30th book for Focal Press, has served as a Senior lecturer and Program Director of the BA Photography course at RMIT University in Melbourne and is the Sony Alpha Ambassador for Australia. Participants were treated to some of the best and most up to date training in Photoshop and Lightroom that is available. It was a spell binding presentation, and from my perspective, while I am very familiar with both applications the subtle but significant improvements Adobe have made without fanfare have changed work flow practices significantly. As a teacher and VET trainer I learnt a massive amount, more than I have had in the majority of training and development activities for several years!

Students and staff from both MSC and OAC attended and were equally impressed with Mark’s knowledge and ability to explain processes and techniques. All those who attended were most appreciative of the opportunity that was given to them.

I look forward to being able to collaborate with other industry representatives to provide further training for students and staff in Photography. Malcolm Cheffirs

The 2017 Knockout Table Tennis tournament started on Tuesday 28 February in front of the cafeteria. Over 20 players entered in the Mixed Knockout format. The contestants were bundled out over the next 3 weeks until there were three players left. Vineeth Roy, Gurnaz Bal and Ali Khazandi

In a round robin format for the semi-finals Vineeth and Ali came out on top to win the right to advance to the Grand Final.

In a hard fought game Vineeth came out on top 2 sets to 0. Despite the score line the game was very close with some excellent rallies. Both sets could have gone either way with some quality stroke play on display from both players. Vineeth won a $15 cafeteria voucher with Ali picking up the $5 voucher.

A reminder to keep an eye out for more lunchtime activities including the chess tournament. Also there are activities available to borrow including Finska and Giant Jenga.

If you have any suggestions for a lunchtime activity please contact Graeme in the Science office.

Graeme Hudson (on behalf of the Lunchtime Activities Group)

Table Tennis

Dodgeball Tournament

Thank you to everyone who came out to the 2017 Marden Dodgeball tournament. Congratulations to the MSC Roosters for taking out the tournament. We hope everyone who participated had an enjoyable time and we hope to see everyone out for the semester two tournament.

Student Counsellors

At this time of the year the pressure is really on to submit work, manage subject requirements and expectations. All your teachers can provide support, however additional support and advice is available from the student counsellors in Student Services. Confidential discussions can also be arranged by direct contact with one of the counsellors or by making a booking at Reception.

The counselling team is also available to support students in all matters relating to their enrolment at the College. Course counselling is not only provided to students during their enrolment interview, but is available at any time throughout the year. As student circumstances or interests may change, subjects and loads can also be adjusted to accommodate these changes and support the planning towards a different pathway.

Our confidential counselling service can assist in matters relating to:• Personal counselling• Conflict resolution• Career and pathway counselling• Study skills, time management• Heath support issues• Referral and advocacy support with a wide range of community agencies• Problem solving and decision making

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Our 2016 Presentation Night Sponsors

ROTARY CLUB of NORWOOD

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