ISSUE 8

JUNE 1, 2020Galen Catholic College Newsletter

After learning remotely for six weeks, the best thing about being back at school for me is…

Seeing friends and being back in a classroom environment.

We can now easily communicate with our teachers and can physically attend each class.

Seeing all my friends and teachers. It's really nice to be in everyone’s presence. Also, I love the new uniform.

Having the ability to clarify everything I have learned over the period of remote learning.

Seeing all of my teachers and knowing how much they missed all of us.

Not being stuck at home and being able to socialise with other students and teachers again. It is also easier to communicate with teachers about work and ideas.

Being around friends, and being social.

Having the voice over your shoulder actively assisting and aiding you, in comparison to an email chain that is so long, it feels as though we're being annoying.

I get to see my friends.

The structure of a school environment assists my productivity, so I'm grateful to have this structure back.

Overall, I actually preferred online, but the best thing about being back at school for me is to be able to complete tasks that are hands on.

The best thing about being back at school for me is being able to ask questions and ask for help when I need too and being able to see my friends and everyone again.

The best things about being back at school for me is that I can get some face to face feedback on my work. I can also catch up with my friends.

The ability to focus on work and have the help from teachers when needed.

How there is more structure with everything. I enjoyed being able to sort of go by my own schedule at home, but after a while I found myself getting too distracted by things, so I think it is nice to be back.

I liked online better but it is easier to get teacher feedback in person.

The best thing about being back at school is being able to have face to face interactions with my teachers instead of on a computer screen.

I enjoy being back because I am now able to ask a question without waiting for a response via email.

Sorry Day and Reconciliation WeekNational Sorry Day National Sorry Day is held on 26th May each year to acknowledge and recognise members of the Stolen Generations. National Sorry Day is important to us because we use it to remember and recognise our Stolen Generations. As part of The National Sorry Day, Galen Social Justice students came together on Tuesday and drew the Aboriginal flag on the asphalt area in front of the office. Students worked hard during their lunchtime and came together as a group and to help support and pass on this important message to staff and students. Thank you to Lydia Wooldrage and Mia Grantham for leading this and their hard work during their lunchtime to put this together.

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The COVID-19 virus has put a stop to live musical perfor-mances at the moment but it couldn’t stop several former and current Galen music students participating in the online streaming festival “Online Ensemble”. The festival was streamed on Sunday 31st May and was supported by the Rural City Wangaratta Youth Services, Freeza and Jade Gibson Music. The festival was instigated by Jade Gibson after the 2020 “Summer Sounds Festival” created by her several years ago was cancelled because of the recent bushfires and then COVID-19. This didn’t stop the former Galen student from organizing the online festival and allowing a great lineup of young performers from strutting their stuff via Facebook and Instagram. Jade began the festival with some of her own songs includ-ing her recent hit “Till We Fly” which has made it into the top 10 of the Music Network Country top 50 charts. 2019 Year 12 graduate Antonia Maher then presented a varied program accompanied by our own Ms Davis on Keyboard and for the Gnarls Barkley song “Crazy” was joined by 2019 graduate Chloe Storer. Georgina Stallard was the next performer using

her sublime vocal and ukulele skills to entertain the online audience. Jasmine Scholz showed her skill with live looping to add multi layers to her solo vocal and guitar performance. Charli Rispin was accompanied by her sister Bella entertain-ing the audience with a range of popular songs. Talhi Gibson backed herself with keyboard and the guitar and like many of the performers expressed her desire to be performing to a live audience as soon as possible. Dan Henwood a young country performer was followed by former student Jai Crispin who now resides in Melbourne and presented an energetic set. The festival was concluded with the performance from Two X Confused – Holly Smith and Bella Rispin who performed the hit song “Everybody Knows” which has been used by the WEB/TV show “Flunk” as their theme song for the 2020 series.All performers are to be congratulated for the high standard and wonderful entertainment value of their performances.

David Ashfield - Music Director

Galen performers andalumni entertain online

Clockwise from top left: Antonia Maher with Chloe Storer and Felicity Davis on Keyboard, Tahli Gibson, Bella Rispin and Holly Smith, Charli Rispin accompanied by Bella Rispin, Jasmine Scholz and Georgina Stallard.

WangarattaCatholicParishes

Effective Tuesday, June 2, 2020, publicMasseswill resume at StPatrick’sandOurLady’sChurches.

However, we can only accommodate 20 people at every Mass.Therefore, parishioners MUST book ahead to attend. Eachparishioner will be able to attend ONE MASS A WEEK. All arewelcometoattendbuttheymustbookahead.

PLEASERING0357221970between9amand3.30pmTuesdaytoFriday.OnlythosewhohavebookedwillbeabletoattendtoMass.

ScheduleofMasses

• TuesdaysandFridaysat9amatOurLady’s.• Wednesdays,ThursdaysandFridaysat12.05pmatSt

Patrick’s.• Saturdaysat10amatStPatrick’s.• Sundaysat8amand10.30amatStPatrick’s.• Sundaysat9amatOurLady’s.

SacramentofReconciliation

• FridaysandSaturdaysfrom11.30amto12pmatStPatrick’s.

Also,followingthedirectivesoftheGovernmentforCOVID-19,wewillbeimplementingsocialdistancingandaskingforpeople’snameandphonenumberforcontacttracing,ifneeded.

Pleasefeelfreetosharethisinformationwithanyparishioners.

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Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) On School

Students with Disability

What is the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data? Schools must now complete the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD) every year. It counts the number of students who receive additional adjustments or “help” at school because of a disability. The NCCD helps governments plan for the needs of students with disability.

Who is counted in the data collection? To count a student in the NCCD, schools must think through some key questions:

1. Is the student getting help at school so that they can take part in education on the same basis as other students?

2. Is the help given because of a disability? The word ‘disability’ comes from the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) and it can include many students.

3. Has the school talked to you or your child about the help that they provide? 4. Has the school kept records about the help they provide, the student needs and the reasons

that the student needs this help? The school will need to keep copies of tests, student work, assessments, records of meetings, medical reports or other paperwork and information about how the student’s learning is moving along over time.

Once the school decides that the student should be counted in the NCCD, they then choose a disability group and one of four levels of help that has been given to the student.

What does the word ‘disability’ mean in the NCCD? In the NCCD the word ‘disability’ comes from the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA). There are four types of disability that the school can choose from: sensory, cognitive, social-emotional and physical. Many students that need help at school can be counted in the NCCD. For example, students with learning problems, e.g. specific learning disability or reading difficulty (sometimes called dyslexia), health problems (e.g. epilepsy or diabetes), physical disability (e.g. cerebral palsy), vision/hearing loss and social-emotional problems (e.g. selective mutism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety). Letters from doctors or specialists can be very helpful for schools as they plan how to support students with their learning. Schools do not need to have these letters before they can count a

NCCD Information Sheet for

Parents, Carers and Guardians

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student in NCCD. Teachers can use all that they know about the student’s learning and the records that they have collected over time to decide if a student can be counted in the NCCD.

What sort of help does the school give students? Students need different types of help at school. Some students need a little help sometimes while other students need a lot of help nearly all the time. The type of help given depends on the needs of the student. The help can include changes to the school buildings or grounds (e.g. ramps or things like special desks or chairs), extra teacher help in classes, special learning programs, changes to the work they give the student or extra adult help.

How will the NCCD be different this year? All schools have been counting students in the NCCD since 2015. The government will use the NCCD data as part of the funding to schools.

What will the school need to know about my child for the NCCD? Schools work together with families to understand the needs of each child. It is helpful if families give their child’s teacher a copy of any letters or reports they have. The letters or reports will help the school understand the child and the help that they might need. Letters from doctors, psychologists, speech pathologists, doctor, and occupational therapists etc. can be very helpful for schools. These reports along with information that the teacher has (i.e. school based tests, your child’s work and learning plans) helps the school to understand and meet your child’s needs.

What happens to the NCCD data? Who will have the NCCD information? Each school principal must check the NCCD data in August of each year. The school will give the information to the Catholic Education Office. The school will work with the Catholic Education Office to make sure that the NCCD data is OK before they give the data to the government. The government will not be given the names of any students or any letters or records. Please ask your school for their privacy policy if you need to know more.

Does the school need me to agree with them about counting my child in the NCCD?

Amendments were made to the Australian Education Act 2013 and Australian Education Regulation 2013). Schools do not need you to agree to let them count a child in the NCCD. You cannot ask the school not to count your child.

Where can I find out more? Please contact your child’s school if you have further questions about the NCCD and/or refer to the national NCCD Portal.

CAMPS, SPORTS AND EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF) APPLICATION FORM

School Name School REF ID

Parent/legal guardian details

Surname

First name

Address

Town/suburb State Postcode

Contact number

Centrelink pensioner concession OR Health care card number (CRN)

– – – OR

Foster parent* OR Veterans affairs pensioner

*Foster Parents must provide a copy of the temporary care order letter from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Student details

Child’s surname Child’s first name Student ID Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy)

Year level

I authorise the Department of Education and Training (DET) to use Centrelink Confirmation eServices to perform an enquiry of my Centrelink

customer details and concession card status in order to enable the business to determine if I qualify for a concession, rebate or service. I also

authorise the Australian Government Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide the results of that enquiry to DET.

I understand that:

• DHS will use information I have provided to DET to confirm my eligibility for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund and will disclose to DET

personal information including my name, address, payment and concession card type and status.

• this consent, once signed, remains valid while my child is enrolled at a registered Victorian school unless I withdraw it by contacting the school.

• I can obtain proof of my circumstances/details from DHS and provide it to DET so that my eligibility for the Camps, Sports and

Excursions Fund can be determined.

• if I withdraw my consent or do not alternatively provide proof of my circumstances/details, I may not be eligible for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund provided by DET. • information regarding my eligibility for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund may be disclosed to the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services and /or State Schools Relief for the purpose of evaluating concession card services or confirming eligibility for assistance.

You are able to request access to the personal information that we hold about you, and to request that any errors be corrected, by contacting your

child’s school.

Signature of applicant Date / /

CSEF ELIGIBILITY

Below is the criteria used to determine a student’s eligibility for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF).

Criteria 1 – Eligibility

To be eligible* for the fund, a parent or legal guardian of a student attending a registered Government or non-

government Victorian primary or secondary school must:

• on the first day of Term one, or;

• on the first day of Term two;

a) Be an eligible beneficiary within the meaning of the State Concessions Act 2004, that is, be a holder of

Veterans Affairs Gold Card or be an eligible Centrelink Health Care Card (HCC) or Pensioner Concession

Card (PCC) holder, OR

b) Be a temporary foster parent, and;

c) Submit an application to the school by the due date.

* A special consideration eligibility category also exists. For more information, see: www.education.vic.gov.au/csef

Parents who receive a Carer Allowance on behalf of a child, or any other benefit or allowance not income tested by

Centrelink, are not eligible for the CSEF unless they also comply with one of (a) or (b) above.

Criteria 2 - Be of school age and attend school in Victoria

School is compulsory for all Victorian children aged between six and 17 years of age inclusive.

For the purposes of CSEF, students may be eligible for assistance if they attend a Victorian registered primary or

secondary school. Typically, these students are aged between five and 18 years inclusive.

CSEF is not payable to students attending pre-school, kindergarten, home schooled, or TAFE.

Eligibility Date

For concession card holders CSEF eligibility will be subject to the parent/legal guardian’s concession card being successfully validated with Centrelink on the first day of either term one (28 January 2020) or term two (14 April 2020).

PAYMENT AMOUNTS

CSEF payment amount

The CSEF is an annual payment to the school to be used towards camps, sports and/or excursion expenses for the

benefit of the eligible student.

• Primary school student rate: $125 per year.

• Secondary school student rate: $225 per year.

The CSEF is paid directly to your child’s school and will be allocated by the school towards camps, sports and/or

excursion costs for your child.

For ungraded students, the rate payable is determined by the student’s date of birth. For more information, see:

www.education.vic.gov.au/csef

Year 7 government school students who are CSEF recipients are also eligible for a uniform voucher. Secondary

schools are required to make applications on behalf of parents so please register your interest at the school.

HOW TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM

NOTE: ALL SECTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN

1. Complete the PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN DETAILS section.

Make sure that the Surname, First Name, and Customer Reference Number (CRN) details match those on your

concession card. You will also need to provide your concession card to the school.

If you are claiming as a Foster Parent or a Veteran Affairs Pensioner, you will need to provide a copy of

documentation confirming your status as a temporary Foster Parent or provide your Veterans Affairs Pensioner

Gold card to the school.

2. Complete the STUDENT/S DETAILS section for students at this school.

3. Sign and date the form and return it to the school office as soon as possible. The CSEF program for 2020 closes on 26 June, 2020.

CSEF payments cannot be claimed retrospectively for prior years.

Queries relating to CSEF eligibility and payments should be directed to the school.

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Galen Catholic CollegeCollege Street, WangarattaPO Box 630 Wangaratta Vic 3676

Principal: Bernard NealEmail: principal@galen.vic.edu.auPhone: 03 5721 6322Web: www.galen.vic.edu.au

For newsletter enquiries please contact the Publications & Promotions Officer: malcolm.webster@galen.vic.edu.au

Who’s Who at GalenLeadership Team• Bernard Neal: Principal• Patrick Arcuri: Deputy Principal—Staff & Students• Dale Gleeson: Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning• Jim Samon: Deputy Principal – Catholic Identity• Emily Hordern: Business Manager• Anthony Batters: Head of Senior School• Wendy Chuck: Head of Junior School• Daniel Armitage: Professional Learning Leader• Debra Doyle: Staff Representative • Zoe Tait: Human Resources Advisor• Sara Korman: Staff Representative• Tess Barnard: Executive Assistant to the Principal

School Board• Fr Mike Pullar: Parish Priest• Colin McClounan: Board Chair• Bernard Neal: Principal• Patrick Arcuri: Deputy Principal • Emily Hordern: Business Manager• Lyndel Annett: Staff Representative• Chris Dwyer: Parent Representative• Leah Waring: Parent Representative• Matt Chadban: GPA Representative

Parents Association Executive • Kim Saunders: President• Matt Chadban: Vice President• Cathryn Carboon: Secretary• Carolyn Hicks: Treasurer

The Parents Association can be contacted via email: gpa@galen.vic.edu.au

Members of the Board can be contacted via the office on 03 5721 6322 or email: admin-enquiry@galen.vic.edu.au

The best way to contact Galen staff members direct is by email. All staff have email addresses which follow the formula: firstname.surname@galen.vic.edu.au

Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF)CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities. If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. The allowance will be paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions, or sporting activities for the benefit of your child. Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or complete the attached form and return to the school. You should lodge a CSEF application form at the school by 20th of June 2020.

Beyond Blue: beyondblue.org.au1300 22 4636

Gateway Health: (03) 5723 2000

Headspace: headspace.org.aueheadspace.org.au1800 650 890

Kids Helpline: kidshelp.com.au1800 55 1800

Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement: grief.org.au GriefLine Community and Family Services: griefline.org.au

Black Dog: blackdoginstitute.org.au

Lifeline: lifeline.org.au

MensLine: mensline.org.au1300 78 99 78

Head to Health: headtohealth.gov.au

Mindspot: mindspot.org.au1800 61 44 34

SANE Australia: sane.org1800 18 7263

Email: wellbeing@galen.vic.edu.au Phone: 0357216322

Wellbeing Links

2020

“Creating one new humanity”Eph 2:15

What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?