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was quite a radical decision and the challenges for Pierre were immense.
After spending a full day at school, Pierre would return home and ask his parents to explain his lessons. Pierre later completed Year 12, studied Agricultural Science at Melbourne University, went to university in France and was the first deaf person to gain a PhD from Cambridge University.
It was his life-long quest to improve the lot of the hearing impaired that he will be remembered for.
Essentially Pierre took an unfortunate circumstance and accepted it as a challenge to better his life and the life of thousands of other people. That’s inspira-tional!
Yours sincerely,
Roger HerbertPrincipal
Monday 19 JuneParent Endeavour Camp Departs
Tuesday 20 JuneYear 11 Leadership BreakfastYears 7, 8 & 10 ExamsYear 9 Endeavour Campgroup 1 & 2 return
Wednesday 21 JuneAcademic AssemblyYears 7, 8 & 10 ExamsYear 9 Endeavour Camp group3 & 4 return
Thursday 22 JuneYears 7, 8 & 10 ExamsYear 9 Endeavour campgroups 5 & 6 return
Friday 23 JuneParent Endeavour Camp returnsYear 9 Endeavour Campsgroups 7 & 8 returnLibrary closes at 3.00pm (No Homework Centre)Last day to register for ICAS English Test (Years 7 - 12)Term 2 concludes
Term 3 commences onMonday 24 July
Photo of the Week - We are proud to open our newest building the ‘Chris Tudor Centre’...
Dear Parents, Often our focus is on our abilities, those things we are good at, yet sometimes it can be valu-able to look at our weaknesses, and those areas that we need to improve. By reflecting on these traits we can learn so much, and set goals on how we can improve.
I am so inspired and have the utmost respect for people who overcome any weakness and excel in their lives. One such person was a friend of my fathers, Pierre Gorman.
Pierre was born profoundly deaf, yet never once complained or felt sorry for himself. His parents decided that rather than send Pierre to an institute for the deaf, their son was going to go to a normal high school. At that time it
ewsletterN16 June 2017
Year 8 Camp Sunset
For Term 2
Important Dates
Help us Keep Warm!Mittagundi is a unique Outdoor Education Centre located near Omeo in Victoria. Operating for nearly 40 years, Mittagun-di is an independent not for profit organisation that relies on the generous support of our community. This year we have a focus on improving our staff accommodation heating facilities. Our staff are volunteers committing a year to working with 14 - 17-year-olds some of those being St Philip’s students.
Up until now the staff have coped with 40 year old heaters that are not efficient and don’t keep the staff warm for long. This makes winter an interesting time as the woollen garments are always on and at some point it would be nice to enter our rooms and take off a layer.
If you can help raise money / donate, please visit: https://pozible.com/project/help-us-keep-warm-at-mittagundi
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Chaplain’s Message
A little girl had been shopping with her Mum in Wal-Mart. She must have been 6-years-old, this beautiful red-haired, freckle-faced image of inno-cence. It was pouring outside. The kind of rain that gushes over the top of rain gutters, so much in a hurry to hit the earth it has no time to flow down the spout. We all stood there under the awning and just inside the door of the Wal-Mart.
We waited, some patiently, others irritated because nature messed up their hurried day. I am always mesmerized by rainfall. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens washing away the dirt and dust of the world. Memories of running, splashing so carefree as a child came pouring in as a welcome reprieve from the worries of my day.
The little voice was so sweet as it broke the hypnotic trance we were all caught in: “Mum, let’s run through the rain,” she said.
“What?” Mum asked.
“Let’s run through the rain!” she repeated.
“No, honey. We’ll wait until it slows down a bit,” Mum replied.
This young child waited about another minute and repeated: “Mum, let’s run through the rain.”
“We’ll get soaked if we do,” Mum said.
“No, we won’t, Mom. That’s not what you said this morning,” the young girl said as she tugged at her Mum’s arm.
“This morning? When did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet?”
“Don’t you remember? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said, ‘If God can get us through this, he can get us through anything!”
The entire crowd stopped dead silent. I swear you couldn’t hear anything but the rain. We all stood silently. No one came or left in the next few minutes.
Mum paused and thought for a moment about what she would say.
Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being silly. Some might even ignore what was said. But this was a moment of affirmation in a young child’s life. A time when innocent trust can be nurtured so that it will bloom into faith.
“Honey, you are absolutely right. Let’s run through the rain. If God let’s us get wet, well maybe we just needed washing,” Mum said.
Then off they ran. We all stood watching, smiling and laughing as they darted past the cars and, yes, through the puddles. They got soaked. But they were followed by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the way to their cars.
And yes, I did. I ran. I got wet. I needed washing.
Written by Bob Perks
Sarah PollittChaplain
Beanie Festival
We have crept into June and the weather is getting colder - must be time for the Beanie Festival! This year is the 21st festival, and in true Beanie festival tradition, I am looking for cake makers to stock the well-loved world-famous tea shop.
You are always generously reimbursed for your cakes and goodies – this can be a great way for the kids to make some holiday money (if they help).Also, everything needs to be ready to go when you bring it in, please remember, no cream or anything that needs to be in the fridge. We don’t have space to assemble things, or put a dollop of something on the top when serving.
Please let me know if you are able to contribute, and also please feel free to pass this on to anyone you know who makes a fine treat.
The cakes, biscuits, slices, muffins, tarts etc need to get delivered to the Festival fresh on the day - and please make sure you write what you have brought in the book so we know who to pay and how!.
Dates required:Friday 23rd please drop off in the morning before 12.00Saturday 24th please drop off before 9.00 or around 12.00
Sunday 25th please drop off before 10.00 up to 12.00Monday 26th please drop off before 10 and up to 12.00
Many thanks in anticipation.
If you have any questions, please contact Annie Farthing:P: 0407 015 791 | E: [email protected]
https://www.beaniefest.org/
BENTLEY BOMBERS TOUR TO NTARIA
Congratulations to all the girls in the Bentley Bombers AFL Team who travelled to Ntaria for a game of footy on Wednesday. This was our final game before the finals which are to be held in a couple of weeks time. The team was superbly led by Savannah Fraser who kicked 5 goals and helped with field placements on the day. The game was played in great spirit and it was a hard fought win for Saints. The Ntaria girls and their coaches and supporters were marvellous hosts. It was a long drive home which gave the girls a chance for them to apply ice to their bruises and to eat ice-creams.
The team is now undefeated this season and many girls who have never played before have developed some fine skills. Best players on the day were: Savannah Fraser, Jorja Weily, Keira Heffernan, Megan and Zoe Daly.
Thank you for Mr Bailey for driving the bus and umpiring and for Ms Pegram for being our girl’s manager. Rhonda Uzzel was a mar-vellous ambassador on the day.
Mr Garry BentleyCoach
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AE G irls’ Boarding News
It was great to see a number of the girl boarders head off to Hermannsberg last Wednesday for an AFL match. The girls have had a great season and so far remain unbeaten, but it was a close thing on Wednesday with the girls coming from behind to snatch victory. A special well done to Savannah who has coached the side this season and who scored five goals in this match.
While a number of girls went out for the long weekend there was plenty for the others to do. On Friday the girls made use of the big screen in the Fred McKay theatrette to watch a movie followed by pizza. On Saturday the girls joined the boys for a picnic at Standley Chasm. A number of them climbed to the look out for spectacular views and many thanks to Marsha and Sam for taking them.
In the evening the boys and girls again joined up for a camp fire with marshmallows, s’mores, chocolate bananas and hot Milo. Then it time for a few rounds of hide and seek and lots of fun.
On Sunday after a lie in, the girls had lunch at the town markets for a change and in the evening there was the opportunity to go to the stadium, though many chose a more leisurely evening or packed for the Year 9 camp.
Also busy last week was senior resident Siobhan. Very well done to her on being selected to represent the Northern Territory at Eight Ball.
Marg StevensonHead of Girls’ Boarding
AE I nterschool Athletics
Last Friday, 9th June students from St Philips competed in the Interschool Athletics Carnival held at Head Street oval. All students did a fantastic job of representing the school and were very com-petitive. Well done to all students listed below:
Males:Jack JamesSantiago RosaribJayden SchserJosh WeippertFlynn MarzohlTui SchwalgerJames Foley Thomas Brittle Will KelaartMichael LesselsNic BoffaMax DuffellTynan DhanjiRiley Simpson Panash KutadzausheHenok TangeyBrendon InkamalaJonothan DunnSam Randall Denzel MhlambeniJustin Copland Yuji NojimaLachlan RothwellLachlan KeebleDillon Kerr
Females:Kiera Heffernan Cassandra Coleman Paige HugesAnna Scott Jazlyn CrosleyAva Corcoran- CoxLara Espie Trephina CampbellMadeleine Luey Allis Nolan Monet Hunter Sophie KleemanJordyn KindnessHayley WapperLumyai Eager Jorja WeilyMatisse HunterLinda GuckertClamarose BassoSavannah Fraser
Well done to Jack James, Paige Hughes and Lachlan Rothwell who won their age group
champions.
Jessica FullerPE Department
For the convenience of our school community, school photos can be ordered and paid for online using a secure online platform. Orders placed online DO NOT require an envelope, cash/cheques or paperwork.
The preference of our school is that orders and payments be made online, as this reduces the administration and associated security issues related to the return of cash & envelopes on photo day.
If you are unable to order online, envelopes can be collected from reception.
To place your order visit www.advancedlife.com.au and enter the code- HC7 MYL FR4. Please be aware that-
1. Online orders for Sibling/Family Photos will be cut off at 12.00 a.m. the night before our first photo day which is the 3rd August.
2. Online orders for Individual Photos are due by 4th August. 3. The online code above may also be used to order sports and other group photos. 4. Due to time constraints “Friendship Photos” will not be available. 5. All orders will be delivered to the school for distribution.
All orders placed online will be delivered to the school for collection
Discovering Positive Education
For the first time in the Northern Territory
St Philip’s College, Alice Springs, 19-22 July 2017
How can Positive Education transform your teaching, your school and your life? This four-day immersion focuses on personal transformation through teaching practical skills that the science of positive psychology has shown can have a significant and lasting impact on wellbeing. This fundamentals course provides a personal and in-depth exploration of the science of wellbeing and the Geelong Grammar School Positive Education Model. Educators will experience first-hand many of the concepts taught in Positive Education classes, and have the opportunity to explore how to apply these in their lives and schools.
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Early bird rate: $1560 + GST (residential*), $1320 + GST (non-residential) (early bird rate closes on Wednesday 7 June 2017)Full rate registration: $1950 + GST (residential*), $1650+GST (non-residential)
* Residential accommodation for this course is available from Tuesday 18 July to midday on Sunday 23 July if necessary. Meals during this time (excluding Wednesday breakfast and Saturday night dinner) are included in the residential course cost. Places are limited for this course and all bookings will close on Wednesday 5 July 2017. To make your booking, please visit www.instituteofpositiveeducation.com
“Absolutely every aspect of the course was excellent. Presenters
were real, inspirational and passionate. The course content
was full of research and evidence-based theory that was applicable
to my life and could be extended to my classroom practice.”
- Kirsten Murphy, Australian International School
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