EMMANUEL COLLEGE COMMUNITY

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All at Emmanuel are so pleased to congratulate our Deputy Principal – Leader of Learning, Ms Judith Weir, on her appointment as Principal of Our Lady of Mercy College, Heidleberg, from the start of 2018. Ms Weir commenced her appointment in 2008, the foundation year of Emmanuel, and she has made a significant contribution to the development of the College over its first ten years, particularly in the areas of learning and teaching and curriculum development. Ms Weir’s contribution to the Leadership Team has been across a very broad range of important issues and her interest in and care of students has always been her top priority.

We wish Ms Weir every success as she takes up her important role of leadership in Catholic education and have commenced the process of appointment for her successor.

Well done to Matthew Hill, Class of 1998, on his induction to the Alumni Roll of Honour. He has built a career as a race caller and sports and Olympic broadcaster. Matthew was appointed official race-caller for Sydney metropolitan courses and then moved back to Melbourne to call football and other sports with ABC radio. Now feature race caller for Racing.com, Matthew is the official race-caller for this year’s Melbourne Cup.

Congratulations to the Class of 2017 who celebrated their Graduation Mass last Friday at St Patrick’s Cathedral, followed by the Graduation Dinner at the Sofitel. We are very proud of these young women and men and what they have achieved in their growth and learning over their years at the College. Congratulations also to those who received excellence in achievement and school spirit awards.

Well done also to Thomas Myyrylainen and Jaryd Prentice on their selection in the ACC Senior Hockey team of the year.

The final scheduled day for Year 12 is Tuesday 24 October, followed by Swot Vac and then final exams. Best wishes to our VCE students for all success in the remaining weeks of exam preparation.

College student leaders for 2018 were announced at this week’s assembly. Congratulations to Lucy Di Maggio and Lucas Gauci (NDC) and Filip Bjelosevic (SPC) on their appointments as College Captains and to the following students on their appointments to leadership positions (SPC/NDC):

House Captain Vice-Captain Cassidy Maxwell Buck Jamie Formosa

Chaminade

McCoy

McCluskey

Winters

Student Board members Academic Captains Liturgy Captains Social Justice Captains Sports Captains Arts Captains

Benjamin Aquilina Chiara Ravnik Max Ludbrook Matthew Caldwell Ryan Turner Eleni Dardagan Omar Alkantar Christopher Koulis Francis Arquesa Lucy Di Maggio Robert Milich James Bosnar Lucas Gauci Tatiana van den Houte Filip Bjelosevic Andy Dinh Gabriel Sathiaseelan Ashleigh Brooker Ashleigh Brooker, James BosnarAmani Sungkar & Jamie Rust, Nicholas Burke Michael Schofield & Jeannine Taleyratne, Nathan Marcok Cassandra Zahra, Robertson McKay Maxwell Buck Michael Schofield & Chiara Ravnik, Ben Sparks

Dear Parents and FriendsIssue No. 16 20 Oct, 2017

Dear Parents and Friends cont’d

Next Wednesday evening, 25 October, parents of our Year 7s for 2018 will be welcomed to the College. This is an exciting time for our new Year 7 families and we look forward to the orientation day for our new students in December. The following Friday, 27 October, we celebrate World Teacher’s Day and give thanks for the wonderful staff of Emmanuel. A reminder that classes conclude at 2.30pm, next Monday 23 October, in preparation for the staff professional learning session which follows. We pray the Lord’s blessing on our Year 12 students as they prepare for their final exams and the way ahead.

Christopher Stock Principal

Campus Leaders It has been a smooth return to school for term 4. Both students and teachers have come back rested and refreshed from what was a very busy, yet exciting third term. We have a lot to look forward to during this final term, including the continuation of the interschool sports, Project Days and a number of special gatherings. We appreciate the level of parent commitment in the important partnership in the education of your daughters and sons. As well as academic support, one area to monitor compliance is uniform. In this warmer weather boys are encouraged to wear summer shirts and girls the summer dress at an appropriate length. Please refer to the photos in the student handbook (page 11) for College expectations in this regard. SEXTING 'Sexting' means sending sexually explicit photos or videos electronically (eg by mobile phone, app, chat, social networking or email). With modern technology this can be done instantly, but it can have serious and lasting consequences. For people under 18, sexting is illegal. It is a criminal offence to take, possess, or transmit a naked image of a person under the age of 18 years. It doesn’t matter if your child took their own photo and willingly sent or published it. You cannot ‘give someone permission’ to break the law. Penalties for these offences are serious and can result in your child being placed on the sex offenders’ register. It is important that you regularly talk to your child about their experiences with communications technology. Make sure that you continually reinforce that your child should come to you if they have any problems, if they see something that they know is wrong or anything that upsets them. If you require further support, please contact us. After school Library use at both NDC and SPC Students wanting to access the Library after school till 4:00pm on a given day must have a completed "After School Library Incursion Consent Form" completed by parents to present to the library staff on the day you wish to access the Library. Therefore, the form needs to be completed prior to arrival to school on that day. You cannot decide on the day that you wish to stay back. These forms can be accessed from student services. A reminder to families that students from Emmanuel College are not permitted to attend the final day celebrations arranged for students at Mount St. Joseph’s Girls College. Students are expected to attend normal classes at this important time of the year. Current Year 7 parents are invited to a Year 8 Maths Pathways Information Night on 1 November at 7.00pm. NDC parents will meet in the Bordeaux Building Gathering Space and SPC parents will be in Rooms 15/17 in the Jubilee Building. There will be further information about these evenings closer to the dates but please mark them in your calendar. Families are also reminded that they should change their password to access PAM regularly to enhance your security and ensure continued protection of their personal details. Attendance – It’s not OK to be away! While the effects of irregular attendance adversely impact directly on a student’s current progress and understanding, the long term scars to his/her learning are devastating. Just as research has proven that exposure to the sun as a youngster can cause irreparable damage to his/her skin that will emerge later in life, poor attendance mirrors this.

Campus Leaders cont’d

The gaps in knowledge and understanding accumulated in Years 7 to 10 become a glaring problem in Years 11 and 12. Subject development is a sequential building process that relies heavily on a firm grasp on each section of material. When part is missing the student finds immense difficulty in learning the work and real frustration sets in; this effectively makes school life a genuine chore. In many senior classes across all subjects, teachers spend much valuable class time trying to fill in the gaps in students’ knowledge caused through condoned parent absence. Time is lost on teaching the Years 11 and 12 subject material; a real disadvantage to our students. This situation can be substantially reduced if not eliminated by saying NO to any student absences other than genuine illness or serious family issues. This also applies to family holidays. Students should not be taken out of school for extended periods during term time. This is particularly important for senior students (Year 10-12) undertaking VCE studies, as VCAA dates cannot be amended by the school and absences will have a significant impact on a student’s capacity to successfully complete their study units. Should you require assistance in saying NO to your son/daughter with regard to any matter, including unacceptable absence, please do not hesitate to contact his/her House Leader. The Michael Grose article this week is an article called “A cool tool to reduce teenage risk.” This talks about how healthy teens generally want more freedom, while parents want to make sure their young people are safe. Please just take a few minutes and read this interesting article. Let’s work together to make a difference to your child’s future. Be on Time, Be at School, That’s the Rule!

David Barr & Jennifer Webster

Attention NDC Families Please note that due to scheduled road works on Dunnings road between Palmers Road and Boardwalk Boulevard, traffic conditions will be impacted for the period 23 October until 6 November (weather permitting). This includes no right turning from Dunnings Road into Foxwood Drive and Foxwood Drive into Dunnings Road for approximately 1 week towards the end of October. Further works will be done to the Dunnings Road service lane outside the College in mid to late November. It is important to take care around road works and adjust your driving to the changed conditions. Please follow all detour signs and observe instructions. We also request that all pedestrian crossing of Dunnings Road be done at the designated crossing sections to avoid any unnecessary risks. Chris Knaggs Assistant Business Manager

Schools Fees If you are not in a College accepted payment plan your Semester 2 fees are over due, late fees will be added to all outstanding accounts. If you would like to discuss your payment options please contact via phone on 8325 5100 or email:

FamilyAccounts@ecmelb.catholic.edu.au

Mario Puopolo Business Manager

Leader of Faith Development

Social Justice Statement: 2017-18 Each year the Bishops issue a major statement for the coming year on Social Justice Sunday which is the last Sunday in September. Pope Francis has called for an economic system that places men and women at the very centre – one that meets the needs of all people and is just and sustainable. He denounces economic structures that take a purely utilitarian view of human beings, treating them as mere elements of production, to be thrown away if they are not seen as useful or productive. The Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Statement for 2017–18 is titled ‘Everyone’s Business: Developing an inclusive and sustainable economy’. The Bishops call for an economy that is founded on justice and offers dignity and inclusion to every person. Australia has experienced a quarter of a century of continuous economic growth, but the benefits of this good fortune have not been distributed equally. In our workplaces, conditions and security of employment have been eroded, while those who are unemployed subsist on incomes well below poverty levels. Australia is experiencing a housing crisis. And our Indigenous brothers and sisters struggle with economic and social burdens that most Australians cannot imagine. In the light of these challenges, the Statement calls us to build an economy founded on true solidarity with those who are most vulnerable. Such a society will reject an ‘ideology of the market’ that forgets the principles of justice and equity. Justice must be built into the very foundations of our community, and business can work for everybody’s benefit, not just for shareholders. The excluded and vulnerable must have a voice in decision-making. God is calling us to use his bounty wisely, for the good of all and of our planet. If you would like to read the Social Justice Statement you can follow the link below. I would encourage as many of you to follow the link and see the wonderful resources available in connection to the latest justice statement. http://www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au/files/SJSandresources/2017-SJS-Statement.pdf Graduation Mass – St Patrick’s Cathedral Friday 13 October, saw our Year 12 students graduate at St Patrick’s Cathedral in what was a wonderful mass celebrated by Fr John Healy. It is always a pleasure to see our two campuses come together for a single event and this did not disappoint. Graduation is always an occasion that truly celebrates the students in their final year at Emmanuel College and seeing the students dressed in their finest along with their families is a genuine pleasure. Our Year 12 theme this year was “I have carved you into the palm of my hand” which allowed our Year 12s to reflect on what that means to share God’s love and assist others through their journey. It was an opportunity for them to remember that we are called to share God’s love with them and how we can be people of action for the future while we gather in communion with God. A special thanks must go to Fr John, Fr Greg, Fr Binh and Fr Paul for all celebrating our graduation mass and congratulations to all our Year 12 students.

A Prayer for Healing

At every moment of our existence you are present to us, God, In gentle compassion. Help us to be present to one another

So that our presence may be a strength that heals the wounds of time And gives hope that is for all persons,

Through Jesus our compassionate brother. Amen

Christopher O’Malley

McCluskey House Reports

2017 has been a very productive and positive year for the students in McCluskey House at SPC. I am are very proud of their range of achievements overall. I look forward to reading out many names at the upcoming Celebration of Excellence evening. Many have excelled on the sporting field, in the performing arts and in their support of social justice activities. It’s always pleasing to see so many students represent the school in these areas and do it so proudly. I would like to congratulate the year 12s on completing their schooling and wish them all the best with their upcoming exams. I would like to thank the vigorous efforts and leadership displayed by our House Captain, Michael Rossi, and Sports Captain, Alexander Naumoski throughout the year. I would like to congratulate both Robert Milich on being appointed the House Captain and Kennard Cezar on being appointed House Sports Captain for 2018. I am looking forward to working with both students. The following students have spectacularly demonstrated the values of McCluskey House, recognised with a ‘Student of The Week’ award: Robert Milich, Adam Scott, Louis Papamihail, Degan Sanders, Benjamin Tutai, Augustine Kadende, Hao Phan and Jayden Blakemore. I would like to thank all of the McCluskey teachers and Student Leaders for their continued hard work and dedication throughout the year. Their support of staff and students has been exceptional, making the running of the House very smooth. I am looking forward to a strong finish to the year. Daniel Velardo McCluskey House Leader SPC Its hard to believe but the 2017 school year is just about done and dusted and especially so for our Year 12 students. It has been an amazing ten months characterised by some outstanding efforts in the academic, sporting and social justice fields. McCluskey students have been to the fore, lead by the likes of Gerome Cavalida, Akuac Ring, Lucas Gauci and Amgad Ajak at Year 12 and 11, and equally as impressively by the efforts of the Junior Student Leaders such as Abigail Evers, Georgia Wedding and Connor McCullough. The McCluskey Student leaders continue to excel in their nominated roles as year level representatives. It has been my pleasure to watch them develop over the course of the first three terms as they grow in confidence and take the opportunities to address the McCluskey Student Body during House Assemblies. It is confronting and challenging to stand in front of a large number of your peers and deliver a Year Level Report. This is particularly so for our new Year 7 Leaders who have acquitted themselves in fine style. I look forward eagerly to working with you all again in the remaining weeks of this term and next year. Recently a team of Emmanuel College Students competed in the SACCSS Athletics carnival. It was pleasing to see such a wide range of talent from McCluskey in all the athletic disciplines. These students willingly committed themselves to weekly after school training sessions and special congratulation goes to Nicholas Scicluna who once again showed his determination participating in the shotput and winning through to the next round of competition. Congratulations also to all of the McCluskey students who attended on the day and not only participated but supported fellow competitors with their enthusiastic barracking from the sidelines. Mid way through Term 3, audiences were fortunate to see the talent of Emmanuel students at the Musical Showcase. McCluskey students were widely represented and it is great to see the house grow into one that values the Arts and music as highly as it does sport and academia. The House recently called for nominations to fill leadership roles next year. Congratulations to Lucas Gauci and Tatiana van den Haute who will be the 2018 Year 12 House Captains. I would encourage all McCluskey students to consider taking on the challenge of leadership positions in 2018, and would welcome any inquiries from students in Years 8 through to 10 who would like to collect an application form and express their interest. Graeme Briggs McCluskey House Leader NDC

Cassidy Homeroom Reports

The heart of our secondary home; Romero Homeroom has acted as the cornucopia of success for the Year 12s who are completing their education this year. From Year 7 through to 12, Mr Nicolas has always encouraged and provided a family spirit that has maintained a positive and functioning homeroom.

Early this term Romero competed in its day of the ‘Academic Olympics’. With a great turn out that showed students from nearly every year level, Romero won the Maths quiz propelling Cassidy into another success. We, in Romero, have never hid away from a challenge, encompassing the brotherhood nature of our generous house, stepping up to new challenges and constantly attaining new goals.

Romero will be missed. When the Year 12s look back at secondary school, we will remember the family that this blessed college possesses, the friendships we have created, and the people who supported us every single day. When the Year 12s look back they will remember Cassidy, and they will remember Romero.

It has been an honour.

Liam Murray Cassidy House Captain SPC

Our homeroom environment has a very respectful and friendly vibe. During homeroom hours, our seniors get a chance to show leadership by being a guide for juniors. We had one event where the seniors gave subject mentoring to those who were having difficulty picking their subjects for next year. Seniors also help out with homework tips when they can.

As a homeroom, we all participated in the Cassidy House Competition of futsal, even though we did not win the grand final or even get into the finals, we still contributed as a team. For Fun Fridays, our homeroom teacher (Mr. Walsh) brings in UNO cards for those who want to compete in some friendly competition. We’ve also had some failed attempts at playing Kahoot, but it still was fun watching Mr. Walsh -wonder why it was not working and watch all of the people complain to him that it wasn’t working.

CAS C is a great example of the vertical Homeroom structure and students from all year levels mix together. Congratulations to Ben Aquilina from our homeroom on being named the Cassidy leader for 2018.

Zoe Heron and Nicholas Carella Cassidy D Homeroom NDC

Road Safety at SPC

Students are reminded that they must use the designated school crossings or traffic lights when crossing at Chambers & Blackshaws Roads.

This is especially important in the mornings and after school when a number of buses are using these roads. It is very difficult for drivers of cars to see pedestrians who emerge from buses straight on to the road. This is a serious road safety concern, which causes distress to pedestrians and car drivers.

Stephen Lunardelli Leader of Campus Organisation SPC

Sports News

SPC Sport The last weeks of term 3 were very busy sports-wise here so here is a short rundown:

SPC- Senior Lacrosse State Champions The senior lacrosse team recently went out to Paisley Park in Newport to compete in the state championships. The team was dominant all day, eventually winning the final against Bentleigh Secondary College 16-8.

ACC Cross Country This year we had the opportunity to be the host school for the ACC Cross Country championships, meaning that Mr Glen Robertson and a battalion of 6 Year 11 students made their way out to Bundoora Park at 6am to begin setting up the course for the day. The boys did a fantastic job and the day ran very well.

There was also some special individual performances on the day, with James Callaway (Year 9) and Daniel Roberts (Year 11) winning the event for their age groups.

Term 3 ACC Sports this term were Table Tennis, Basketball and Hockey. All teams represented the College well, but special mention goes to the Year 9/10 Hockey team, who were narrowly defeated in the grand final by De La Salle, and the Senior Hockey team, who were knocked out in the semi finals.

Special mention must go to Jaryd Prentice and Thomas Myyrylainen, who were both chosen in the ACC representative team of the year for hockey.

Term 4 ACC Tryouts and training for Cricket, Volleyball and Tennis are all well underway, and commenced first week back in term 4. Good luck to all involved.

The ACC website can be accessed here: http://www.accmelb.com.au and has a number of social media options and fixture details to stay

up to date.

Brad Robertson Leader of Sport SPC

Official College Facebook Page

It is with great excitement that we can inform you of the launch of the Emmanuel College Official Facebook Page. This page is a contemporary forum where we plan to celebrate the accomplishments of students individually and in teams as well as acknowledge the great work undertaken by teachers, other staff and the wider community.

We encourage you to be active participants in building and sharing the positive culture of the school. This forum also provides the opportunity for wonderful role modelling for your children of appropriate interactions and uses of social media.

Please use the following link, to view the page:

https://www.facebook.com/Emmanuel-College-1782515268706684

I look forward to sharing many stories with you.

Gavin Deller Director of Development & Marketing

USA Trip

During the Term 3 school holidays, 25 students and 3 teachers from both campuses participated in Emmanuel College's very first Space Camp in the United States of America. First, we stayed in Orlando, Florida, where we explored The Kennedy Space Centre, a wetlands area by air boat, Universal Studios and even had time for shopping at the outlets!

We then flew to Washington DC where we visited the Capitol Building, visited several Smithsonian Museums, had a night tour of the many memorials and went to a Major League Baseball Game.

During the last week of our trip, we went to Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, where we participated in many activities including a simulated space mission, anti-gravity simulations, leadership activities and scuba diving, just to name a few.

During the trip, the most enjoyable part overall was being able to make friends with every amazing person who went on the trip. I can't begin to thank anyone enough for the opportunity to go on this trip and all the memories that were created!

Here is a photo of our tour group taken at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida after a talk from astronaut Charlie Walker. Mr Walker was an American engineer who flew on three Space Shuttle missions in 1984 and 1985.

Chloe Longmuir – Year 11 NDC

Year 8 Languages Excursion

HOKUSAI & RENAISSANCE EXPERIENCE

Languages Faculty: Learning Intention of our Excursion to National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) The purpose of this excursion is to enhance our students’ learning experience in the language and culture classrooms and give them the real world experience.

In Italian, students have been working on a Project titled Italian Masters and why “Il Rinascimento” is still relevant in Melbourne.

In Japanese, our students are always very eager to learn about Manga and it has its origins in the Works of Hokusai.

The National Gallery of Victoria has an exceptional permanent exhibition of Renaissance Art. This year we are also fortunate to have the Hokusai Exhibition for our Japanese students.

Anna Italia Learning Leader- Languages

Hokusai: Student Reflections On 4 September, the Year 8 & 9 Japanese class visited the Hokusai Art Exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. We were introduced to Hokusai, the famous Japanese wood-block artist. We learnt about the process of wood-block print making and Hokusai subjects, the ordinary people of Japan. One of the interesting series Hokusai made were drawings of ghosts from Japanese horror stories. In addition, we saw many famous Hokusai wood-block prints of the famous Mt Fuji. It was a really interesting excursion and gave us more insight into Japan, the language and the people of Japan. Alan Truong Japanese Student SPC

On 14 September, the Year 8 and 9 Japanese class visited the Hokusai Art Exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. This excursion exposed us to Hokusai, one of the most creative and influential minds of Japanese Art. We learned about woodblock printing and a bit of historical background to Japan in the Edo-period. The gallery showcased hundreds of Hokusai’s works over his lifetime and the different art pieces he produced such as portraits of nature, views of Mt. Fuji and ghost stories. It was a fun experience and gave us a deeper understanding of Japanese culture Gabriel Year 9 Japanese NDC

Year 8 Languages Excursion

Italian Renaissance: Student Reflection

On Monday 4 September, all the Year 8s that learn languages went to the city on an excursion to the National Gallery Victoria. All of the Japanese students went to one side of the museum as they went to look at some of the wonderful Japanese paintings and artefacts whilst the Italian students went to the other side of the museum to look at some of the most famous Renaissance Paintings. As we got there, we were grouped together in our class groups and toured around the museum with the help of a friendly guide. She took us around the Renaissance paintings and informed us all about ‘Il Rinascimento’. Some of the paintings the guide showed us about were; Farinelli and Friends, The Mocking of Christ and Banquet of Cleopatra. By far, my favourite was the Banquet of Cleopatra as it was more than just a picture. The old saying “A picture tells a thousand words” was unquestionably true as this painting was extremely detailed. The Banquet of Cleopatra was roughly 2.3m x 3.6m and was painted by Giovanni Tiepolo. It was an action shot of Cleopatra and Mark Antony having a wager to see who has the most expensive food. In the painting, Mark Antony obviously seems like he’s going to win the bet but Cleopatra has her pearl earring which she’s about to put in her drink. This pearl was known to be priceless and if that pearl was to drop into Cleopatra’s acidic drink, Cleopatra will have had the most expensive banquet and she will win the bet. After we had toured around the exhibition, we went into a room and met up with the rest of the Italian students. The activity we took part in was a shading activity where we practiced Renaissance chiaro scuro shading of feet and hands. This activity was quite enjoyable (minus my hands getting covered with charcoal) and I learned more about shading, tone and colour. Mason Williams Year 8 SPC

On 15 September 2017, the Year 8 language classes went to Melbourne to experience the Renaissance and Hokusai art at the National Gallery of Victoria. One of the most pristine and delicate places to look at the history of art. Being part of the Italian language program, we looked at what the NGV renaissance art had to offer. Before we looked at the first painting, we had passed so many rooms full of pottery, antiques and different techniques of art. Our first painting that we looked at was called “The Allegory” made in 1675. Once we had finished with the first painting, we moved on to another which was called “The singer Fanelli and Friends”. This painting made me look really at the colours, architecture and the clothing they had worn. When the tour guide had explained the story of the painting, he had said “it also represent what the renaissance was about”. It had music, literature, art and architecture. These were what made the renaissance era. We saw many more powerful and beautiful paintings that were from Europe, but this one particular painting, that even Miss Lo Bianco, our amazing Italian teacher said to look out for in future. This painting was called “The Garden of Love”. By memory they had said they placed wood and painted over it to make it symmetrical. Originally there was a third person included in the painting, but was covered with wood to make it symmetrical. The experience during it was incredible and so memorable that I would love to go again. Amelia Cincotta, Year 8 NDC

Year 11 Product Design & Technology

Students thoughts……..

I enjoy Year 11 Product Design because it is a great way for me to channel my creativity. Brandon Tayeh

Product Design is a fun and enjoyable subject that everyone can enjoy. Jack Callaway

I enjoy this subject as I have a chance to work with wood and create objects. Navdeep Rai

I like Product Design because it is fun and it is different compared to your average subjects like Maths and English. Jack Rogan

This semester in Product Design I have learnt about minimalist design and how to create a product that incorporates this style movement. Andrew Tsakalofas

I have learnt how to safely use various power tools. I have also studied a style movement. Christian Kotsonis

I like Product Design & Technology because it challenges your creativity. You learn a lot of new things. Brody MacGavin

The subject involves building products that I am interested in. I have been taught many new skills. Jesse Burns

Product Design is fun and allows students to be innovative. Mitchell Hoban

I have learnt the many steps that are involved in planning and sketching before starting to make a product. Kennard Cezar

Product Design is a subject that allows for creativity and provides freedom to choose what you would like to make. I highly recommend this subject to younger year levels. Brayden Farrugia

We learn to make a product for a client. In this process we learn how to cut; plan; design; evaluate; select materials & appropriate joints including machines. Kyle Gusman

Left to right: Andrew Tsakalofas, Tristan Arena, Christian Kotsonis, Kennard Cezar, Alaa Hawli

Year 7 Product Design & Technology

This Semester students in Year 7 Technology have been designing and building a timber box. They drew upon other inspirational pictures and designs and then created their own project which included rebate joints and was finished with a coat of Danish oil. This was the first time many of these students had used a hand or power tool and it was impressive to see their skill development grow so quickly. By the end of the project nearly everyone was a master at cutting, nailing, hammering and marking out their measurements accurately. Looking at the outstanding quality of the final products, it certainly appears the boys enjoyed their semester of Wood Technology and I truly enjoyed introducing another Year 7 class to the wonders and joy of wood working.

Tony Muller Woodwork Teacher

Year 10 Digital Technology - Unity Workshop

St. Paul’s and Notre Dame campus had the privilege to have Mr Joshua Vidovic provide some essential skills and knowledge of 3-dimensional game design and development this month. Students learnt how to create their own textures for their terrains, build their own trees use lighting and apply the camera angles for their controller.

Also, students constructed a vehicle from cube and cylinders. They then added C# scripting to their vehicles that enabled them to drive these vehicles around their terrains. It was brilliant to see the “light bulb moment” on student’s faces when they understood and applied their knowledge to their own world. Below is an example of these creative worlds which students are constructing using Unity.

Our thanks are extended to Mr Joshua Vidovic who provided an engaging and rewarding workshop for all our Emmanuel College Year 10 Digital Technology students.

Elizabeth Vidovic ICT Assistant Leader of Learning NDC

Careers News

Work Experience

A proportionate number of Year 10, 11 and 12 students at Emmanuel College take the opportunity each year to complete an additional work experience placement outside of the school sanctioned allotted period. The article below celebrates Kimberley Gibney’s most recent work experience placement with the RAAF in Amberley, Queensland and is testimony to her commitment to herself that contributes to making an effective decision in her transition to a post-secondary pathway. It is for this reason that the work experience program is an invaluable component of the curriculum and a reminder to families of Year 9 students that a Work Experience pack will be sent out this week encouraging the early commencement of finding a suitable work experience placement for their child.

The article was published in the StarWeekly with heading Kimberley ready for a high-flying job . Please click on the link provided below to read more about it:

http://www.starweekly.com.au/news/kimberley-ready-for-a-high-flying-job/

Careers - Radiation Therapy

On Monday 16 October, Adrian Mendoza an alumnus of Emmanuel College and now a Radiation Therapist and Clinical Educator working at Sunshine Hospital Radiation Therapy Centre presented to all Year 11 Physics students.

Adrian’s presentation covered the history of radiation therapy, the technology and medical procedures used to treat patients, concluding his presentation with tertiary requirements for entering the profession.

Adrian’s presentation provided a valuable insight that was particularly important for Year 11 students as they embark on their final year of secondary schooling, and contemplate a range of career pathways in the process.

Sol Di Maggio Leader of Careers NDC

Adrian Mendoza – Radiation Therapist & Clinical Educator

Careers News cont’d

VTAC 2018 Key Dates

Tax File Number

Year 12 students are reminded yet again that they cannot enrol in a CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place) university course next year without a Tax File Number (TFN). Students who do not have one are reminded to apply for a TFN online and have their identity verified through an interview at a participating Australia Post office.

To apply and also to find out about participating Post Offices, visit:

https://auspost.com.au/id-and-document-services/apply-for-a-tax-file-number

Low Income Healthcare Card for Australian Students

Once you have finished school you are no longer a student and you may be eligible for a Low Income Health Care Card.

This card gives access to a range of concessions, not only on some health care items but also on a range of other goods and services if you are on a low income.

Eligibility for a Low Income Health Care Card is based on YOUR income over the previous 8 weeks. As long as your income is less than $4368 over that period (or $546 per week) you should qualify. You will maintain the Low Income Health Care Card as long as your income does not exceed $5460 (or $682.50 per week) in any 8 week period.

It is highly recommended that all graduating Year 12 students consider applying for this card once the exams are over.

Visit https: //www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/low-income-health-care-card.

Prue Warne & Sol Di Maggio Careers Leaders

VTAC Personal Statement Friday 8 December 2017

ATARs Released Friday 15 December 2017

COP for Early International Offers closes Friday 15 December 2017

Change of Preference (COP) closes Wednesday 20 December 2017

Early Round International Offers Wednesday 20 December 2017

Main Round International Offers Tuesday 9 January 2018

Main Round Domestic Offers Tuesday 16 January 2018

Further Offer Rounds Friday 2 February 2018 onwards

Hobsons Bay International Friendship Association

ANNUAL STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM—CHAPERON & STUDENTS

Applications are sought by Hobsons Bay International Friendship Association from interested persons wishing to participate in a Student Exchange Program with the City of Anjo, Japan, for a two week period in July/August 2018.

Chaperon - to be eligible to apply the person must live or work in Hobsons Bay (applicants living in Hobsons Bay may be given preference and also past students who do not live or work in Hobsons Bay may apply). The applicant must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate, develop a rapport with students and have the ability to supervise students aged between 14 and 17 years of age. The Association will pay the successful applicant's return airfare and arrange home stay accommodation for the duration of the visit.

Students - To be eligible to apply students must be aged between 14 and 17 years of age and must reside in Hobsons Bay. The successful applicants will be required to pay $1,000 towards the cost of the program.

The successful Chaperon and Students will be expected to have an ongoing commitment with the Association.

Application forms can be obtained from John Whittington who is the student exchange coordinator on 0402 520 424 or by clicking on the website below:

http://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Council/About-Council/Sister-city-friendship-alliances/Anjo-Japan-Sister-city

Closing date for applications will be FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER 2017.

Graduation Emmanuel College—Then and Now

Penny Cook Emmanuel College Archives

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St Paul’s Campus 423 Blackshaws Rd Altona North VIC 3025

P.O. Box 5 Altona North VIC 3025 P 8325 5100 F 9314 2475 www.ecmelb.catholic.edu.au

Notre Dame Campus 2-40 Foxwood DrivePoint Cook VIC 3030

Calendar Term 4 Weeks 3A & 4B

23 October Classes conclude at 2.30pm for Professional Learning SPC Year 7 Immunisation SPC ACC Junior Golf Tournament @ Glenroy

24 October Year 12 Final Day SPC ACC Year 10 Cricket/Tennis/Volleyball EMM v SBE

25 October CASUAL DRESS DAY Year 7 2018 Information Night starts at 7pm at both campuses NDC Year 7 Immunisations

26 October SPC ACC Year 8 Cricket/Tennis/Volleyball EMM v SBE NDC SACCSS Year 8 Premier League Rd 4

30 October Year 8 PBL Science Incursion

31 October SPC ACC Year 10 Cricket/Volleyball CBC v EMM, Tennis SIM v EMM

1 November Year 12 exams commence All Saints Day Year 9 Camps depart Year 8 2018 Maths Pathways Parent Information Evening @ 7pm at respective campuses

2 November All Souls Day Year 9 Camps SPC ACC Year 8 Cricket/Tennis/Volleyball CBC v EMM NDC SACCSS Year 8 Premier League Rd 5

3 November Year 9 Camps return

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

6 November Mid Term Break—NO CLASSES 7 November Melbourne Cup—NO CLASSES 10 November Year 11 classes cease 13 November Year 11 exams commence 17 November Year 10 classes cease 20 November Year 7,8,9 exams commence 21 November Year 11 exams conclude 23 November Year 10 exams commence 23 November Year 12 2018 orientation begins 24 November Year 12 2018 orientation 24 November Year 12 exams conclude 27 November Year 12 2018 orientation 28 November Year 12 2018 orientation 29 November Year 12 2018 orientation 30 November Year 7,8,9 exams conclude 30 November Celebration of Excellence Evening at Flemington 30 November Year 12 2018 orientation concludes 1 December Year 11 2018 orientation begins 8 December LAST DAY OF SCHOOL—classes end at 3.10pm

Community Notices

Youth Services - Licence to Dance Event

Join in on the fun with a DJ and Mocktails for the 007 Licence to Dance Party! (Access All Abilities Dance Party for ages 15-25 years)

Entry: $5 Saturday 28 October - 5pm - 9pm

5pm - 6pm - Dinner 6pm - 9pm - Dance Party Youth Resource Centre - 86 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing

For more information contact Brett Bowen Ph. 8734 1355 Email: brett.bowen@wyndham.vic.gov.au

Web: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/007-licence-dance

Victoria University— Carnival and Sport 4 You at VU

Carnival at our Footscray Park Campus, Aquatic and Fitness Centre

on the 21st October with free access all day to the centre

Information on courses from the College of Sport and Exercise Science that you students may be interested in attending.

For more information go to:

https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-events/events/sport-4-you-at-vu

Wyndham Youth Services Friday Night Events

Event: “Alice In Pumpkinland” Youth Halloween event Date: Friday 27 October 2017 Time: 6pm-9pm Cost: $5 entry Ages: 12-17 years onlyLocation: Wyndham Youth Resource Centre, 86 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing VICFurther Info: Come Celebrate Halloween –Burton Style. Best Dressed Prize!

For more information call 8734 1355

WYNDHAM RJ SHIELD CHESS TOURNAMENT

Under 10 and Over 10 Divisions , on Saturday30 Sept 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm 11 Desire Place, Hoppers Crossing

For more information about the tournament Please find click link below :

http://www.chesstournament.com.au/wyndham.html

Team Victoria National Programs Survey Please take a moment to provide feedback about the School Sports Victoria program. It will help shape the

program for future years. A direct link to the survey can be found below:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NationalProgramsSurvey

Healthy teens generally want more freedom, while parents want to make sure their young people are safe. As young people grow and demonstrate the ability to make smart choices, it’s a good idea to allow them more authority over their lives. Increasing independence involves greater freedom to choose, which demonstrates trust and faith in their ability to make good decisions.

Brain research shows that teenagers in the 13- to 18-year-old age group need help and guidance around decision making. The pleasure-seeking part of their brain tends to dominate the reasoning part of the brain during this stage … and later as well.

Safe, fair, smartHere is a cool tool to prompt young people to make smart decisions, particularly when you are not around. Give your young person these three questions to ask themselves to help them assess the safety and suitability of any activity or behaviour that they are about to participate in:

1. Is it safe? This question helps them to assess risk.2. Is it fair? This question helps them to be sociable and consider others.3. Is it smart (and in my long-term best interests)? This question encourages them to think ahead, which isn’t atypical teenager’s strong point.

The safe, fair, smart tool needs to be used often so that will sink in. My three adult children can now repeat these questions verbatim as they were directed at them often … regardless of the withering looks, raised eyebrows and shrugged shoulders that came my way.

Promoting independence in our adolescents is hard work for parents as we are always treading a fine line between being too protective and allowing young people more freedom. However, if young people are to learn how to make smart choices, we adults need to equip them with the processes as well as the opportunities to do so.

Michael Grose

Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s the author of 10 books for parents including Thriving! and the best-selling Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It, and his latest release Spoonfed Generation: How to raise independent children.

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