From the Principal– Dr Michelle Kearney I had the distinct privilege of attending the Happiness and it's Causes conference in Melbourne last week. certainly a strange name for a conference, however it was deeply engaging on an intellectual and spiritual level. We were presented with the latest research from neuroscience that can pinpoint the areas of the brain that are affected by romantic love, and the range of emotions from grief to happiness and contentment. Psychologists spoke about a range of topics on managing pain, dealing with trauma, stress in the modern world, and the role of spirituality and religion in our lives. We explored the impact of social and emotional health on young people and their learning and were challenged to place greater emphasis on proactively developing skills and confidence in talking about, recognizing and positively responding to the emotional rollercoaster that is life. A key theme resonating through each of these presentations was that happiness is not a destination, it is a mindset that we bring along the journey. A highlight of the conference, and also the most challenging and uplifting session, was hearing His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He reminded us of the importance of affection and touch, especially for young children and those who can not communicate verbally. He asserted that if humans were more consistently affectionate to those nearest and dearest to them there would be a greater chance of compassion and empathy alive amongst humanity. When asked by one of the panelists what it was like being the Dalai Lama, he responded humbly "I am just one of the 7 billion people on the planet, I eat, I breathe, I try to live each day better than the last". Dr Carl Honore challenged us to embrace slow. That is to reflect on the pace at which we are living our lives, to accept that not everything we do has a deadline, to in fact undertake some parts of our lives slowly for the good of our physical and mental health, and our relationships. One of the scientific studies referenced by the Dalai Lama was a study into the brain patterns of Buddhist monks. This study indicated that people who practice meditation, and took time to go slow on a regular basis had greater brain activity in the regions of the brain where happiness can be measured and less activity in the areas of the brain affected by stress. As we enter into this mid year holiday period let us all take some time to go slow. Let us spend time with our friends and family and show our affection as we see fit. Agreement was reached by all the presenters, in that, one of the greatest ways to live a happy and fulfilled life and to be able to cope with the challenges that can present themselves, is to nurture and invest in the relationships that are important to us.

‘Nothing can be loved at speed’ Michael Leunig

BAYVIEW Newsletter ISSUE 20 Monday 24 June 2013 www.bayview.vic.edu.au

Risen Jesus, you promised to be with us to the end of time; be with me today.

Broden Borella & Lachlan Huppatz both contributed to this years Winter Drive

CALENDAR DATES

Friday 28 June Footy Casual Day & Hotdog lunch—Last day of Term 2 2.20pm finish

Tuesday 16 July Start of Term 3

Thursday 25 July Church Service 9.00am All welcome SWAC Trivia Night 7.30pm (Fundraiser)

Wednesday 31 July– Saturday 3 August 7.30pm The wizard of Oz School Production

Saturday 3 August 2.00pm Wizard of Oz Matinee

Wednesday 7 August Open Morning 9.00-10.30am & Information Evening & Subject Expo 7.00-9.30pm

Monday 12 August VTAC Parent Info Session

Tuesday 13 August ICAS Mathematics

Tuesday 13 August-Saturday 17 August Year 11 Ski Camp

Tuesday 20—Wednesday 21 August Music Festival

Horticulture Club creates native garden As part of Bayview’s contribution to the Trade Training Centre, The HORTICULTURE CLUB helped with landscaping. The aim of the exercise was to create low maintenance gardens. A lot of weeding had to be done, then the leveling of the garden. Weed mat was covered with blue metal chips. Plants obtained from the Seawinds Nursery which are native to the area, were planted. Learning to look after your mates at Binge Busters Year 9 students had the opportunity to learn valuable harm minimization techniques and about the physical and social effects of alcohol through a program called Binge Busters. In its fourth year, this program is delivered by trained professionals who share their knowledge, expertise and first hand experience with the students. Spe-cial thanks go to the staff at Quamby Drug & Alcohol, Heywood Rural Health, Port-land Secondary College, Portland District Health, Glenelg Shire and Victoria Po-lice.

Glenelg District Primary Schools Winter Football Series 17 Year 10, 11 and 12 students represented Bayview at the local Primary Schools Winter Series sports carnivals. The students were AFL field, boundary and goal umpires for the carnival, umpiring from 10.00am to 1.45pm. The students performed admirably helping the young primary school students with the rules and skills on the day. Organiser Mr. Berkley Muldoon from All Saints Parish Primary School said our students were exceptional role models for the younger students present. They were polite, friendly and interacted well with the young students. Well done to these students for giving something back to the community.

Jacob Gollasch & Patrick Webster have made great progress but have plenty of work ahead of them.

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Stephanie McIntyre and Sheridan Herbertson use water to pour what they believe is a standard drink

Callum Schultz and Jake Davies learn that the most common drug used to spike drinks is alcohol

Runu Hann, Sidney Lloyd, Madeline Englezos, Kayla Gorry, Liam Ryan, Magan Beavis, Damon Slade, Keegan Bilson, Mark Pitt, Aaron Cockerill, Riley Outtram, Olivia Nolte, Jesse Hayes, Madeline Nash, Ella Eade, Jessica Nash, Jake Stone.

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Bayview goes red for Women The Heart Foundation initiative “Go Red For Women” saw the staff at Bayview wearing every shade of red and enjoying a sumptuous healthy red morning tea on Wednesday. The awareness campaign and fundraiser aims to improve knowledge about heart disease for women.

Local advocate for the Go Red For Women campaign and Bayview staff member Mrs Kaye O’Brien said “that most women are more concerned about their husband, partner, brother or son having heart disease than themselves. I wanted to draw attention to the fact that 11,000 women die from heart disease every year in Australia. It is not just an issue that affects men.”

The morning tea enabled attention to be drawn to the fact that women should develop good health practices and ensure they are educating the next generation in order that the same errors are not being made.

“Women over the age of 45 should visit their doctor for a heart disease check” said Mrs O’Brien.

“Go Red For Women” was launched in 2009 by the Heart Foundation Bayview College Greater Western Cross Country Team Seven Students competed in the Greater Western Cross Country competition on Wednesday 19th June at the Hamilton Lake.

The students were all geared up for the fast paced run against 8 divisions. Competitors came from as far as Ballarat, Edenhope, Warrnambool and Horsham. Each age group had at least 25 to 35 competitors bringing in some amazing runners from across the South West region.

Paige Clayton and Meg Schultz both competed in the 13 Years age group with Meg coming in equal 5th and advancing on to the next round in Melbourne. Meg sprinted the last 50 metres to catch the leaders over taking 4 or 5 girls to end up in this place. This is a fantastic effort and she should be very proud. Paige also did a fantastic job coming in the middle of the pack, around top 20. Aaron Shepherd and Harrison Hampshire raced in the 14 Years age group against some fierce runners. Both boys did well to end up in the top 25 – Aaron 21st and Harrison 25th. Candice Down competed in the 16 Years age group coming through in 16th place. Brittany Stafford competed in the 17 Years age group coming through in around 18th place. Aidan Cancian competed in the 17 Years age group and was unsure of his place. He was middle of the pack so in the top 30.

A huge thank you to Shauna Schultz for also taking the journey with us, supporting the students on a beautiful day in Hamilton. We wish Meg all the luck for her next competition next term. 1400 Pastie Rolls and exhausted! 1400 Pasties made yesterday by a very hardworking team of parents. Approx $1500 profit made so WOW!! We give a huge thank-you to Mark from Bakers Delight and Flash and Jordan from Halliday’s. These businesses supported us at no cost. Mark stayed until 6.30 last night to bake our pasties when normally he would be home by 12.30 (he started at 3am!!!). A big thanks to Marcia Crowe for taking on the organisation and Mrs O’Brien and Jan Marshall from Bayview for their valuable support. And a huge thank you to the parents who so willingly gave of their valuable time and effort. It was a big job and we appreciate your support. Money raised from the Pastie Roll drive will be used to purchase valuable resources for Bayview students.

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Mr Johns, Ms Sullivan, Mrs Chapman, Ms Firth, Ms Geraldine, Jill Goldsworthy, Mr Foster and front Mrs O’Brien

Paige Clayton, Meg Schultz, Brittany Stafford, Aaron Shepherd, Harrison Hampshire, Aidan Cancian & Candice Down

Peter Nash just was one of the many parents helping on Sunday

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Schoolies with a Cause students happy with fundraising efforts! School leavers from Portland’s Bayview College are foregoing the usual indulgent Schoolies celebrations, instead choosing to make a difference by volunteering at a disadvantaged primary school in South Vietnam. While thou-sands of adolescents descend on Australian beach towns for “Schoolies week” the students will be winging their way to the isolated Thanh Loc commune in South Vietnam to lend our skills through the Bayview College “Schoolies with a Cause” Program.

Tasks the students expect to complete on the 10 day trip include building up the playground for the Secondary school to prevent it from flooding and concreting it to create a surface for ball games. A visit to the local Kindergarten and orphanage is also on the agenda to make a donation of classroom resources, books and musical equipment. These resources gained through the Safeway Earn & Learn Program.

The students will be guided by program leader Rodney Stone who has facilitated volunteer projects in Vietnam over the last five years and is pas-sionate about the country and its people. The students will be accompa-nied by Bayview staff members Clint Foster, Kym Menzel and Jacqui Kilby.

Fundraising events include sausage sizzle, cake stall, raffles, money tins for loose change, selling dim sims at school and last week-end a garage sale. In term 3 we will hold a trivia night and term 4 a golf day.

The fundraising target is $5000 which will be used solely for the project at the secondary school. All students pay their own costs for the program.

The following 20 students from the 2013 year are taking part in the program: Brendan Arriagada, Hayley Ball, Kelsey Davis, Hannah Emerson, Dane Handreck, Caitlin Jenner, Danika Koenig, Michael Matthews, Miguel Merrett, Eric Mibus, Kaitlyn McMahon, Louise Nathan, Jack Olver, Ruby Serong, Teisha Smith, Ebony stiles, Zoe Stanford, Aaron Welfare and Kaylee Wilson.

Aaron Welfare, Caitlin Jenner, Eric Mibus & Hannah Emerson presented to the All Saints Outreach Committee. They have generously donated $500 to the project

Schoolies with a Cause Garage Sale A big effort was made by the SWAC fundraising team over the week-end with the garage sale bringing in over $1000 for the project in Vietnam. There were books, crockery, books, clothes, sewing machines and knick knacks for sale.

A big thank-you to Maree Stanford for coordinating the project, Andrea Serong and Danny Cancian, their daughter Megan, Liz Thurgood, Naomi Bentham, Jacqui Kilby, Clint Foster and Rod Stone. A huge round of applause for the students who helped out prior and during the garage sale.

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Off Road Recreational Pathways for Portland and District We would like to take this opportunity to say how encouraged we have been by the positive feedback received from the local community with regard to our determination to organise the development of more off road recreational pathways in Portland and district and in particular one from Portland to Bridgewater Bay . We have submitted a concept plan to the Glenelg Shire Council for approval in their Draft Council Plan for 2013-2017. We believe that more off road recreational pathways in Portland and District will be a valuable TOURIST asset to our community, providing wonderful opportunities to show case our beautiful natural environment. Such off road pathways will encourage people to pur-sue HEALTHY lifestyle activities that will promote better mental and physical WELL BEING in our community. Off road Recreational Pathways may be used by individuals, schools, sporting clubs, charity organisations, community groups.

We invite you to attend a public meeting on : Tuesday , June 25th 2013 at 7pm at Portland Football/Netball/Cricket club rooms, Hanlon Park. We will be presenting more information on our concept plan and strategic plans for future actions. Your input will be greatly appreciated.

For further information contact Margaret Milich 0409949850 or Daryl Petch 0427323578 Your Community, Your Health, and Your Wellbeing Have your say! The Glenelg Shire Council is currently developing a new plan to guide the work of Council and other organisations across the Glenelg Shire to improve the health and wellbeing of our citizens and residents. Your advice and feedback is important! * Pick up a reply paid postcard from our offices, libraries, community health centres, etc. Complete the question and place in the mail OR * Complete our online questionnaire: www.glenelg.vic.gov.au To help us with our planning, we will be using a range of information including health data and demographic statistics. You can download this information or access it from Council’s website: www.glenelg.vic.gov.au

Portland Churches present Hymns and songs and the Stories that Inspired Them Sunday 30th June 2013 at 6pm St Johns Lutheran Church Tyers Street, Portland A collection will be taken for the Bible Society Please bring a plate of supper to share.

It’s in the bag There’s great FREE holiday fun for children and teenagers in Casterton, Heywood, and Port-land in the Glenelg Shire Council Winter Holiday Program. Includes creative craft activities at the libraries, fitness sessions, youth art, daily story-time, rock wall climbing, dance, theatre sports and making music sessions. Check your child’s school bag for your copy or pick one up at Council’s Customer Service Cen-tres or Libraries. To book call 1300GLENELG -1300 453 635. Holiday Movie Sessions-South West Com-munity Church Week 1 'Wreck it Ralph' Wed 3rd July 2pm Week 2 'Snow Dogs' Wed 10th July 2pm The Star Cinema Entry Free Canteen available Presented by SWCC Year 10 ask for the “Keys, please” Keys Please offered information and practical ideas for Year 10 students on how to use the learning to drive period, get 120 hours of practice and become safe drivers. The free information session by VicRoads was presented at Bayview last week. The session provided plenty of opportunities to ask questions. It was great to see parents attend this session to support their children to become safe and competent drivers!

Jhunu Hann & Aaron Beasley ready go!