2021 NEW FAMILIES INFORMATION EVENING - Fr Michael Twigg OMI - Rector of Iona College
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2021 NEW FAMILIES INFORMATION EVENING Fr Michael Twigg OMI – Rector of Iona College
Yura means ‘welcome’.
We acknowledge that the land on which we
gather was first cared for by the people of
TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS Quandamooka country.
We pay respect to the traditional custodians
who have walked this land for longer than
recorded history.
May our spirits grow strong together as one.
COLLEGE PRAYER Lord Jesus, Fill my soul with your compassion for others; fire my heart with your courage and infinite love; enlighten my mind with your wisdom; teach me to reach out to you in my need and help me lead others to you by my example Most loving heart of Jesus, bring me health in body and spirit that I may serve you with all my strength Touch gently this life, which you have created, now and forever. Amen.
Founder of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate
FR TIM LONG OMI (SEATED) AND
FR DENIS MCCARTHY OMI
On the request of Archbishop James Duhig, the Missionary Oblates of
Mary Immaculate were asked to establish an all boys’ school for local
families in the bayside area. On the 1st October 1957, Fr Tim Long OMI
and Fr Denis McCarthy OMI took residence of an old farmhouse in the
view of readying our College which would open its doors to 58
students in January 1958.
The original farmhouse in 1957 and 1958
IONA OBLATE COMMUNITY
Fr Eric Alleaume OMI
Cannon Hill Parish Priest Fr Casmir Arul OMI Fr Lewy Keelty OMI Fr Michael Twigg OMI
St Oliver Plunkett Primary School
IONA LEADERSHIP TEAM
OBLATE PASTORAL TEAM EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM
Fr Michael Twigg OMI Mr Trevor Goodwin
Rector Principal
Mr Peter Holmes Mr Damian Courtney Mrs Dorothy Watterson Mr Richard Cornish Mr Mark Harvey
Acting Dean of Faith and Mission Dean of Community Executive Assistant Dean of Learning and Teaching Dean of Students
Mrs Susan Boban Mr Darren Harbinson Mr Brayden Teece Mrs Susan Boban
Manager Corporate Services Dean of Analytics and Performance Head of Primary Years Manager Corporate Services
OUR VISION Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the life of St Eugene de Mazenod, the Iona College community focuses on educating and empowering young men to dare to make a positive difference throughout their lives and to the lives of others. OUR MISSION Our Mission is to learn, live, lead and serve as a Catholic learning community within the Oblate spirit.
FAITH AND MISSION RELIGIOUS IDENTITY AND CULTURE Christ-centred, community focused, and dedicated to the most abandoned FAITH FORMATION Religious education program Years 5-12 Developing a strong moral conscience underpinned by Gospel values
FAITH AND MISSION MASS Daily at 7.55am in the College Chapel PRAYER AND WORSHIP Homeroom, College & Assembly prayer House & College masses SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ACTION Project Compassion, Rosies, Oblate missions in China, Kenya and Zimbabwe, St Vincent de Paul, Nazareth House, Darling Point Special School, Mission Immersions, Environmental Action
FEES
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? (FEES & CHARGES 2020)
2021 Fee Schedule available from Term 4 from College website
The School Fee is an inclusive fee that covers all fees
common to a Year Level. It includes Tuition Fees, the
provision of a College laptop and associated IT
support, Year Level Camps and Retreats, Workbooks,
Formals, Semi-Formals and Dinners, Excursions,
College Magazine, School Photographs and
contribution to Capital and Oblate works.
1 Student $ 9 500 per annum
2 Students $16 500 per annum
3 Students $22 740 per annum
4 Students $24 520 per annum
Other charges which may appear on fee accounts:
Music Fees, Vocational Education Certificate Fees,
Sporting and Cultural camps and trips.2021 NEW FAMILIES INFORMATION EVENING Mr Trevor Goodwin – Principal of Iona College
LEARNING AND TEACHING
Our College has a strong focus on academic
achievement
Pathways for students with a variety of abilities and
interests - 70-80% pursue tertiary study
Curriculum based on Australian Curriculum and QCAA
syllabuses
In 2019, of the 140 students in Year 12, 79% of the
cohort pursued an OP pathway. The State average for
OP pathway students was 49%. 78 VET qualifications
were awarded, and 14 students undertook a school-
based apprenticeship. OP results for 2019:
• 24% achieved an OP 1 – 5
• 57% achieved an OP 1 – 10
• 88% achieved an OP 1 – 15
• Five students achieved an OP1 which is 1% of all
OP1s awarded across Queensland in 2019.LEARNING AND TEACHING • We want every student to gain success and to progress • We ask every student to be the best they can be, with different definitions of success • We work with students to develop good study traits, e.g. diligence, perseverance, applying prior knowledge, organisation and planning
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES • Students are encouraged to participate in a range of co-curricular activities. • 19 Inter-School sports comprise the AIC competition - most sports are played on Saturdays and Friday nights • Inter-House (Oblate Trophy) • College Music Program (including performance bands and choirs) • Public Speaking / Drama • Debating • Chess
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES • Co-curricular activities complement the learning that is undertaken in the classroom and help to develop the sense of community that permeates this great College • The students are expected to be involved in a minimum of two co-curricular activities per year • The College expects that school involvement takes precedence over an outside club involvement, when a clash of commitments occurs
IONA COLLEGE COMMUNITY • Community • Communication • Volunteering
PARENTS & FRIENDS
ASSOCIATION
• Engagement
• Involvement
• Community building
• Welcome family BBQ -
Sunday 7th February 2021GENERAL INFORMATION
• Uniform Look Book in welcome bag
• Uniform Shop open from 9.00am to 1.00pm: Saturdays of 17th
October, 24th October, 31st October and 7th November
• Stationery / book List in Welcome bag:
- Year 5 & new Year 6 and new Year 7 - return lists to the Uniform
Shop by Friday 30th October.
- You can bring your lists to the Uniform Shop on the trading
Saturdays
• Hats - black bucket hat or “I” cap is compulsory for students in
Years 5-12 (lunch & sports)
• Mobile phones - must be turned off and left in lockers during
school hours
• Buddies - Year 5/6 classes are buddied up and Year 7 students
with senior students from their House Homeroom Group
• Tuckshop is open five days a week for breakfast and meal breaks
during the dayCOMMUNICATION
• College Diary
• College Calendar
• College Website / Compass Portal
• Weekly College eNewsletter and Sports eNewsletter
• Information Evening Year 5 –Tuesday 2nd February 2021
(IPAC, 7pm)
• Information Evening Year 6 – Tuesday 2nd February 2021
(Lecture Theatre, 7pm)
• Information Evening Year 7 – Wednesday 3rd February 2021
(IPAC, 7pm)DAY ONE / WEEK ONE
• Day 1 – Wednesday 27th January, 2021
• School Hours: 8.25am – 3.05pm
• All Year 5 and New Year 6: Assemble
8.25am in IPAC auditorium*
• All New Year 7 Students: Assemble 8.25am
in Oblate Hall*
• All other new students assemble in IPAC
foyer at 8.25am*
• P & F Welcome Morning Tea on Wednesday
27th January
• Transport … bus / train / car – have a plan
in place
*Further instructions regarding where students
are to meet will be advised in a communication
prior to the school year commencing.2021 NEW FAMILIES INFORMATION EVENING Mr Brayden Teece - Head of Primary Years
YEAR 5 AND YEAR 6 – 2021
• 6 classes of Year 5
• 6 classes of Year 6CURRICULUM
YEAR 5 AND YEAR 6
• Religious • The Arts
Education - Visual Art
• English - Drama
- Music
• Mathematics
• Japanese
• Science
• Health & Physical
• History Education
• Geography • Digital TechnologyYEAR 5 AND YEAR 6
CORE STRUCTURE
• Head of Primary Years
• Assistant Head of Primary Well-Being
• Assistant Head of Primary Learning
& Teaching
• Students in Years 5 and 6 have one
“core” teacher (primary model)YEAR 5 AND YEAR 6 STUDENT WELL-BEING AND ENGAGEMENT • Classroom teacher is the primary support for students • Head of Primary Years • Assistant Head of Primary Well- Being • Well-Being support staff • Counsellors, College Nurses, Student Receptionists
2021 NEW FAMILIES INFORMATION EVENING Mr Pat Thierry - ICT Services Manager
STUDENT LAPTOP PROGRAM
YEARS 5-12
• Years 5-12 one-to-one laptop
program. College issued devices
rather than BYOD
• Repairs/Replacements are managed
by ICT Services
• “Limited” accidental damage
protection (ADP)TECHNOLOGY AT IONA
Safety for devices:
• Laptops are issued with a protective bag
Safety for students:
• Always use in public areas of the house
• Always have a “power-down” time for
devices
Mr Thierry will be available at the end of
this evening to discuss any questions about
the use of laptops next year.2021 NEW FAMILIES INFORMATION EVENING
Mr Kevin O’Brien – Head of Year 7 and Student Services
Mr Sean Pearce – Assistant Head of Year 7 and Student ServicesYEAR 7 – 2021 • 8 classes of Year 7
CURRICULUM YEAR 7
• Religious • The Arts
Education - Visual Art
• English - Drama
- Music
• Mathematics
• History
• Science
• Geography
• Japanese
• Technologies
• Health & Physical - Digital
Education - Industrial
• Personal Well-BeingYEAR 7 - CORE STRUCTURE • Head of Year 7 and Student Services • Assistant Head of Year 7 and Student Services • Homeroom Mentors / Head of House • Students in Year 7 have two ‘core’ teachers
LEARNING EXTENSION • Year 7 Extension Program • Accelerated mathematics classes from Years 5 to 8 (followed by specialised advanced mathematics and science classes in Years 9 to 12) • Enrichment opportunities provided through co-curricular program (Mrs Lynette Pearce, Enrichment & Enhancement Coordinator) • Junior Senior Link Tutoring – Years 5 to 8 (before school – mathematics & reading) • Homework Club – Years 5 to 10 (Wednesday afternoons)
YEAR 7 - STUDENT WELL- BEING AND ENGAGEMENT • Head of Year 7 and Student Services • Assistant Head of Year 7 and Student Services • House structure • Homeroom Mentor is the primary support for students • Head of House • Heads of Student Well-Being • Well-being support staff: Counsellors, College Nurse, College Receptionists • Dean of Students
THE HOUSE SYSTEM • In Years 5 and 6, the house system supports the academic, sporting and co-curricular activities • It becomes the primary vehicle for pastoral care and student welfare in Years 7 to 12 • There are 8 College Houses • Each House contains approximately 150 students from Years 7 to 12 • Your first initial contact at the College is your son’s Homeroom Mentor, or • Mr Kevin O’Brien – Head of Year 7 and Student Services • Mr Sean Pearce – Assistant Head of Year 7 and Student Services
HOMEROOM GROUPS
ALBINI: Head of House
Mr Mark Dimento
ALBINI 1 ALBINI 2 ALBINI 3 ALBINI 4 ALBINI 5 ALBINI 6
Homeroom Mentor Homeroom Mentor Homeroom Mentor Homeroom Mentor Homeroom Mentor Homeroom Mentor
Ms Woodforth Mr Townsend Ms Glover Mr Ward Mr Green Ms Condron
• Each of the 6 Homeroom Groups contains approximately 25 students from
Years 7 to 12
• For example: Albini 1 – Ms Woodforth = 25 students
e.g.: 5 x Year 7 students, 4 x Year 8 students, 4 x Year 9 students, 4 x Yr 10
students, 4 x Yr 11 students and 4 x Yr 12 students2021 NEW FAMILIES INFORMATION EVENING
Mrs Megan Vardanega – Social Worker
Oblate Safeguarding and Student Well-BeingNATIONAL CATHOLIC SAFEGUARDING STANDARDS
STUDENT WELL-BEING
2021 NEW FAMILIES INFORMATION EVENING Mr Brayden Teece - Head of Primary Years
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