St Brigid’s College Horsham | News 2 Term 1

NEWSLETTERSt Brigid’s College Horsham | 97 Robinson Street, Horsham VIC 3400(03) 5382 3545 | www.stbc.vic.edu.au

14 Feb 2019

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents,

Welcome to our second newsletter of 2019. It is only a week since students have commenced and it is most pleasing to see the student cohort settling into their work programs so readily. The Year 7 students should be

proud of their endeavours to experience new things. Learning should be challenging and does not always feel comfortable. I commend our new families on the support they have offered their young people to have the courage to face new learnings in a new school environment so effectively.

HorshamSt Brigid’s College

UPCOMING EVENTS18th February

Opening & Induction Mass

18th FebruaryDarwin Defenders Commemorative Service

Elevate Education for Years 10 - 12

20th February‘VCAL in the Spotlight’ Information Evening

21st FebruarySchool Swimming Carnival

5th MarchShrove Tuesday

SPORTS SCHOOLOF THE YEAR

SPORTS SCHOOL OF THE YEAR WINNERS2018 - 2017 - 2016 - 2014 - 2006

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Sports School of the YearCongratulations to our students and staff for our success in the Wimmera Eye Care “Sporting School of the Year” category award at the Horsham Sports and Community Club - “Sports Star of the Year” award evening. The award is due recognition for the amazing sporting achievements throughout our College that results from encouraging our students to extend themselves in all facets of school life and allows them to display true pride and school spirit. Congratulations are also extended to former student Seb Dalgleish (Year 12 last year) on his success as Official of the year.

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Retreats & CampsLast week our Year 12 students experienced three days at Norval, where they reflected on their lives, their families and had opportunities to set personal goals and bond as a group. With assistance from the Sacred Heart Ministry Team our students were confronted with numerous personal challenges but approached each with enthusiasm and openness. Many thanks to staff members - Ebony Hobbs, Annie Brack, Kingsley Dalgliesh, Les Butler and Fr Peter.

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As our 2019 Year 12 class commence their formal studies this year, it is always interesting to see the range of careers our graduates undertake when they leave St Brigid’s. Following is a list of tertiary courses our Year 12 2018 students are pursuing in 2019:Accounting and Finance, Forensic Science, Nutrition Science, Nursing, Psychological Science, Health/Physical Education, Science, Arts/Commerce, Animation, Applied Science/Occupational Therapy Practice, Veterinary Science, Business Management, Engineering – Mechanical, Bio-medical Science, Nursing, Engineering/Science, Arts, Psychology, Education, Social Work, Community and Health Services, Environmental/ Conservation Science and Film and Television Production.In looking at the above list, our graduates will be undertaking their tertiary studies at the following institutions: Latrobe University, Deakin University, Federation University, Monash University, Australian Catholic University, JMC Academy, University of Melbourne and Victoria University.

Elevate EducationElevate Education is Australia’s largest study skills provider. Since 2001, Elevate has been transforming the way study skills programs are run across Australia. Drawing upon over 15 years of research into the habits of the country’s top students, Elevate’s high impact seminars & workshops help students improve their study techniques, increase motivation, build confidence, and lift exam performance.Our Year 10 students will participate in a session which will focus on:“Student Elevation” which will assist our students to remain focussed during the year.Our Year 11 students will participate in sessions which will focus on:“Study Sensei” which will break down the study techniques of top students and provide students with a road-map for what work they need to be doing across the year and how to do it. “Time Management” which will address the common question: “Once I know what to do, how do I find the time to do it?” Our Year 12 students will participate in sessions which will focus on: “Memory Mnemonics” which will highlight strategies and techniques that help students with their memorisation and recall of information. “Ace your Exams Year 12” where critical exam skills will be outlined. It is hoped that these sessions will enable our Senior students to excel in all aspects of their school life. I thank Lesley Lannen for this initiative for our students.

Swimming Sports CarnivalNext Thursday, we wish all Houses well and encourage parents to join us on the day in supporting the teams. The sports are an excellent opportunity for students to live life to the full. Not everyone is a talented swimmer but there are a diverse range of activities to encourage student participation. It is not uncommon for students to put pressure on parents and guardians not to attend school on these days but it is imperative that parents stand firm and point out that community events are an

important opportunity to learn and to build both team and school spirit.

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Memorial ServiceOn Tuesday our Year 9 students will attend a commemoration of the anniversary of the bombing of Darwin. The service was conducted by World War II veterans and their stories detailed the hardship and risks that the local militia experienced. As Australians, we can sometimes take for granted the peace and freedom we experience. We should be grateful for our country and offer our thanks to the men and women who helped shape Australia through their defence of the country.

Parent Access Module (PAM)To support all our students as learners, I encourage families to go to the Parent Access Module (PAM). PAM can be found on the front page of our College website. Within PAM you can see the student timetable, but more importantly the Learning Areas tab on the left which brings up your child’s subjects where you can click on these to see when their assessments are due. This is very significant as you are able to help your child be proactive in their submission of work. It also allows the parent to see the feedback provided by the teachers and look for areas of improvement in the future. Try and build a regular look at PAM into your weekly schedule.

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Student AbsenceParents are asked to advise the Front Office (53823545) Option 1 by 8.40am if their child will be absent from school that day. Messages may also be left on the school answering machine. Should a student not be present at homeroom or Period 1 and has not completed a late pass, then a text message will be sent to parents’ mobiles seeking clarification of the absence.

Year 7 Family Welcome EveningMany thanks to all our Year 7 parents who were able to attend our welcoming Dinner on at the Coughlin Park Community Centre. The evening was a wonderful opportunity for parents to meet the staff of St Brigid’s and also make new acquaintances with each other. Many thanks to Cathy van Dyk and the Student Wellbeing team for the organisation of this very successful evening.

Yours in the community of St Brigid’s College,

Peter GutteridgePrincipal

Opening & Induction MassPreparations are well under way for our Opening Mass to be held on Monday, 18th February at 9.30am at Ss Michael and John’s church. Parents are invited to be part of all liturgical celebrations throughout the year. Please do not feel intimidated or awkward if you are not a Catholic parent or regular Mass attendee. Our College liturgies are inclusive and the lived expression of our life as a faith community. We would love to welcome any member of our College community to this important gathering.Investiture of our Student Leaders will occur at the conclusion of Mass. Student Leaders to be inducted include College Captains, Vice Captains and Leadership Team, House Captains and Vice Captains and our new Senior students. The Mass and Investiture of our students will be celebrated by Fr Peter Hudson.

TEACHER ADVISORINTERVIEW SCHEDULETERM 1, 2019

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URGENT MATTERS TO BE ACTIONEDAnnual Consent and Confidential Medical ReportThe process for completion of the Annual Consent and Confidential Student Medical forms for 2019 has changed from prior years, and is now to be completed online through PAM ( Parent Access Module ):To complete this process, you will need to: * Log into PAM via www.stbc.vic.edu.au * Click on the PAM logo at the top of the home page and then enter your codes provided to you from the school * Click on your child’s name * Click on Medical Profile on left column and input all required details and ‘submit’

If you have forgotten your codes or need help with this process, please contact the school on 5382 3545. It is most important that these forms are completed by Monday 18th February otherwise your child will be unable to attend excursions or sporting activities. We thank you for your assistance.

GENERAL NEWS

Inspired To Make a DifferenceInspired to make a difference, senior student, Daniel Werner (and his mate,Taj) are running 38km from Horsham to the summit of Mount Arapiles to raise awareness and funds for Beyond Blue and Australian’s struggling with Mental Health.

Mental Health is a massive issue in Australia, 3 million Australians are living with Anxiety and Depression, 1 in 4 Australians will experience anxiety in some point of their lives and 1 in 7 Australians will experience depression in some point of their lives.

We lose 8 Australian Lives to suicide each day.

It cost beyond blue $48 to take a call so every donation, big or small, helps and makes a significant impact to mental health in Australia, so thank you for your generosity. Please take the time to click on this link below and make a donation - big or small, it’s very much appreciated! CPlease visit our Facebook page for link to donate.Thank you for your support. We wish Dan and Taj all the best with their training as they prepare for the run.

Relay For Life - St Brigid’s College TeamThis year’s Horsham Relay for Life event takes place on the Friday the 15th of March at the Green Lake Recreation Reserve. Relay for Life is a fun and moving overnight experience that raises vital funds for the Cancer Council’s research, prevention, information and support services.In 2018, our school team raised the most money out of any school team in the district and it would be great to try and beat our record this year. BUT WE NEED YOU!To register to join the team or to make a donation please visit our Facebook page. Then click on the yellow “Join our Team” button and follow the online prompts. If you have any questions about this event please email Miss Brack (abrack@stbc.vic.edu.au)

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COMMUNITY NOTICES CANTEEN ROSTER

Mon 18th Feb Michelle Cross

Tue 19th Feb Cecilia McDonald

Wed 20th Feb Clare Dunn

Thu 21st Feb //Swimming Carnival//

Fri 22nd Feb Gabi Macchia

Mon 25th Feb Lou Wearne

Tue 26th Feb Tanya Wright

Wed 27th Feb Theresa French

Thu 28th Feb Melinda Taylor

Fri 1st Mar Jaydee McCall

TIME: 9.30am - 11.15am

LIBRARY NEWS

SMJ Catholic Church Family Catch-Up

This Sunday 17th February11:45am onwards

“All Families Welcome to the Botanical Gardens for a BYO Lunch catch-up in the park after 10:30am Mass at Ss Michael and John’s Catholic Church, corner Urquhart & McLachlan Streets, Horsham. It will be lovely to share a meal together, catch up, and let the kids hang out in the park. Please invite your friends. ”

Rebekah Rowe 0434 913 189

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Senior Girls TennisOur senior girls played in the Black Ranges region tennis on Monday.They won their first match against Marion College - 37 to 6, and their second against Stawell Secondary College - 46 - 1.The girls were much stronger in serving and consistent hitting. Their involvement in weekend tennis prove valuable for their wins. We wish them luck in their training and preparation for Greater Western level in Ballarat on 6th March.

SPORTS NEWS

STRIVE HIGH FITNESS & HEALTH

INTRODUCING sessions for children with special needs, at Kids Capers (Starting Feb 2019).Kids Capers has kindly agreed to shut their doors to the public once a week so these sessions can take place. These sessions will be:* NDIS funded (please contact me in regards to using NDIS funding)* Sensory sensitive* Promoting physical and social skills* Conducted in a safe and supportive environment* Containing motor skills such as throwing, hitting, catching and balance, boxing, light weights, different movements and many more fun activities where everyone will achieve* Sibling friendlyCost: $150 a term, which includes entry into Kids Capers / $10 per session for a sibling or friendWhen: Mondays 3:45pm - 4:15PM Primary aged children 4:30pm - 5:00pm Secondary aged children 5:00pm - 5:30pm AdultsFor more information or to book a spot, please contact Susan McKenry on 0418361603.

HORSHAM SAINTS FOOTBALLNETBALL CLUB

Horsham Saints Football Netball Club invite all interested junior & senior NETBALL players to our netball tryouts for the 2019 Wimmera League season.

Netball Tryouts will be held at St Brigid’s College Stadium on the following dates & times:

Thursday 14, Tuesday 19 & Thursday 21 February 201913/U: 3:45pm – 4:45pm15/U: 4:30pm – 5:30pm17/U: 5:15pm – 6:15pmSENIORS: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

All interested players are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible. For more information please contact:Cara Miller 0439 369 893.

LAST CHANCE

TO JO IN

AUSS I E HOOPS

Kyra Clarke, Hettie French, Ebony Dunn, Jess McDonald

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BUS TRAVELLERS

Bus Travel Notice“My name is Ashlee Lane and I am the bus coordinator at Horsham College. If you have any Country bus queries please either call me on 5381 7117 or send me an email at lane.ashlee.j@edumail.vic.gov.au. My working days are Wednesday and Thursday.

Please take this friendly reminder that all AdHoc travellers will need to re-apply for travel in 2019. Please note that Bus 2 to Natimuk is full and we unfortunately can’t take any extra students for Gymnastics or Football/Netball travel.”

Ashlee LaneHorsham College - Bus Coordinator

Wednesday & Thursday | 8:30am - 4:30pm

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Sunday 17 February 10.30am Horsham College Oval, Dimboola Rd Horsham Contact Paul 040400981978

Tryouts & Registration Day FREE BBQ to follow

JUNIOR SQUASH COMPETITION

STARTS:19th Feb 4.15pm-5.45pm 7 week program

Try & Grading Night: 14th Feb 5.30-6.30pm REGISTER: by 15th February 2019

COST: $45.00 CONTACT: Launa on 0408451762 g.au or launa.s@grampianscommunityhealth.org.au

HORSHAM SAINTS FOOTBALLUNDER 14 TRAINING

Welcome to another year of footy!

Please note Under 14 training for the Horsham Saints commences Tuesday 19th February at the clubrooms.

4.00pm start. Existing and new players welcome.

Sneakers only. Please remain off the oval until further notice. Joint coaches for the year are Barrie Lanyon

and Mark James.

HORSHAMBASKETBALL INDIGENOUS

PROGRAMDo you identify as an Aboriginal or

Torres Strait Islander and between the ages of 7 to 17?

Do you like basketball?Then join our Indigenous program at the Horsham Amateur Basktball Association. You don’t have to have played before

suitable for all skill levels. Come and have some fun, meet new friends and learn some new skills.

Starts Tuesday the 19th of Feb4.00pm to 5.00pmRuns for 6 weeks

Please register your interest with Rebecca McIntyre on 0407052536, 53824599 or

email beck onrebeccam@wrsa.org.au or

habacompetitionmanager@gmail.com

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CAREERS NEWS

Year 7 Camp to Robe, S.AOur Year 7 students left early this morning to head off to their camp at Robe in South Australia. We have just had word that they have made it down to the beach for some actvities and fun.

GENERAL NEWS

YEAR 11 & 12Hannah Sherry

Awarded for her assistanceto a Year 7 student in need.

YEAR 9 & 10Thomas Sandford

Awarded for his much appreciated assistance with the school photos and his friendly and positive start to the year.

YEAR 7 & 8Declan Murray

Awarded for his excellentstart to the year in P.E.

Tuesday 5 February 2019

You have just come back to school and if you are reading this, chances are that you are thinking about exploring your career and pathway options. It’s never too early to start thinking about career ideas, researching your options, developing a career action plan, or simply having a discussion with your Career Adviser. If you are in Year 12, it is essential that you discuss your options with the key people in your life as soon as possible. Have no idea what you would like to do when you leave school? No stress! Don’t delay seeing your Career Adviser- now is the perfect time. Not sure what to say? Don’t worry- it’s their job to guide you and open up possibilities you may not have considered before. As a starting point, if you are interested in studying at university or TAFE in the future, please find to the right links to Facebook and YouTube accounts of several Victorian institutions. It is important to know that Swinburne University, RMIT, Victoria University, and Federation University have both university and TAFE divisions and that many TAFE institutes offer university degrees! If you are interested in pursuing a traineeship or apprenticeship pathway, it is important that you gain as much industry experience as possible. You can undertake work experience once you turn 15 years old. Seeing your Career Adviser early in the year is important to ensure you can get organised early and to be able to start making links with local employers. It is important to read the Weekly Career News each week to ensure that you keep up to date with upcoming career events. Happy reading!

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Monash University http://bit.ly/2s9vWt8 http://bit.ly/1NZfuti

Deakin University

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Victoria University http://bit.ly/1Q4A1V3 http://bit.ly/1PvLya7

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RMIT University

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Federation University

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Box Hill Institute

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Swinburne University

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Australia Catholic University

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HIGHER EDUCATION - INSTITUTION LINKS

WEEKLY CAREER NEWS - WELCOME

* Applying for medicine, dentistry, or oral health? You may need to sit the UCAT.* Careers in the automotive industry* Short courses in art and design at RMIT* MyGain YouTube channel - apprenticeships and traineeships* AusAppPathways: download the apprenticeship and traineeship app to your phone* Making the most of school for students who are feeling unmotivated* Article for parents - making the most of opportunities for your child* Sports courses - Richmond Football Club/Swinburne * * University and Carlton Football Club/La Trobe University* Career portfolio - order yours to keep you on track* How to write resumes and cover letters* Organise your Tax File Number* Understand your rights at work* Work experience and jobs in the Australian Defence Force* Work experience directory for secondary school students* Work experience at Academy of Interactive Entertainment* What is study science and medicine at Monash like?* Victoria University - Law and Victoria Police partnership* Interested in engineering? Join the Engineers Australia Facebook page and take a quiz to find out what branch of engineering you'd be suited to studying* A day in the life of a global studies student* Top 10 occupations with the largest projected job growth over the next 5 years* Date's for your diary

To view the full Careers News please visit our website

School Production Information SessionWe had an fantastic turn out yesterday lunchtime to our Wizard of Oz Information Session. There were many students across all year levels eager to be involved in this year’s school production.We will share more details of auditon times, etc. when they become available.

DR DELANY AWARDSThis week’s recipents of the Dr Delany award are:

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

HEADSPACE HORSHAM FREE PROGRAM FOR PARENTS/CARERS OF TEENS

FREE 6 WEEK PROGRAMfor PARENTS or CARERS of teens.

START DATE: 20th FEB 2019

We are running evening sessions this term.Email us on info@headspacehorsham.org.au or contact

Headspace on 5381 1543 to book and enquire.

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CANTEEN MENU

PLEASE ORDER YOUR LUNCH AT RECESS ON THE BAGS PROVIDED

RECESS Everyday

RECESS SPECIALS Select Days

Dim Sims 1.00 Monday Nachos and Sour Cream 2.50 Toasties 1.50 Tuesday Hash Browns 1.00 Cup a soup 1.00 Wednesday Garlic Bread 2.50 Hedgehog or Lemon Slice 2.00 Thursday Nachos and Sour cream 2.50 Friday Super Sausage Rolls 3.00

LUNCH Everyday

LUNCH EXTRAS

Select Days

Hot Dog Hot Dog with Cheese Pie Sausage Roll

3.00 3.50 3.00 3.00

MONDAY Chicken or Cheese Burger 4.00

SALAD TUB : Chicken, Ham or Tuna, with Lettuce, Cheese, carrot, Beetroot, Tomato, Cucumber Alfalfa & Spring Onions with French, Balsamic or Mayo

5.50 TUESDAY Chicken Tender Wrap – BBQ or Sweet Chilli sauce

5.00

SANDWICHES – made to order 2 fillings – Ham, chicken or tuna, egg, lettuce, cheese, tomato, cucumber, beetroot, carrot, Vegemite or Mayo

3.50 WEDNESDAY Chicken or Cheese Burger

4.00

ROLLS AND WRAPS – salad and choice of meat. Fillings as above SALAD SANDWICH WITH MEAT

5.00 4.50

THURSDAY Chicken Tender Wrap – with BBQ or Sweet Chilli sauce

5.00

FRIDAY Bolognaise Pasta Bake

Sm 4.50 Lg 6.00

DRINKS EVERYDAY EXTRAS

Fruit box Apple/Tropical/Apple & Blackcurrant

1.50 Mars Bar, Curly Wurly, Mentos, Fruit tingles, Fabulicious

Various Prices

Fresha Orange Juice 500ml 3.00 Jelly cup 1.00 Fresha Orange Juice 300ml 2.00 Fresh Fruit – Apple/Bananas/ Mandarins/ Grapes .50 Schweppes Mineral Water 2.50 Chips and GF Snaps 1.50 Cool Ridge Water 750ml Also Flavoured 3.00 Icy Twist Icy Pole 1.00 Cool Ridge Water 600ml 2.00 Calipo 1.00 Ice Break Coffee 500ml 4.00 Dixi Cups 1.00 Chocolate, Strawberry, Coffee Oak 600ml 4.00 Biscuits .50 Chocolate, Strawberry, Coffee Oak 250 ml 2.00 Yoghurt 2.00

St Brigid’s College Canteen 2019

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