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EMMANUEL COLLEGE COMMUNITY
News
Dear Parents and Friends
Issue No. 11 22 July, 2022
It was wonderful to have links with our parents and carers at this week’s parent-teacher interviews.
Again, apologies for the problems which arose with early interviews on the Wednesday. Related issues
are being reviewed to ensure we avoid any repeat in future. Those whose interview did not proceed have
been encouraged to contact the relevant teacher regarding preferred mode of feedback. Please contact
Deputy Principal, Nicole Allan, if assistance with this is required.
Congratulations to:
• Laura Elliot, Year 12, on her selection by Hawthorn in the recent AFLW draft.
• Brodie McCleish, Year 10, on being selected to represent Australia in the Mens and Mixed Netball
competition.
• Jared Loader, Year 7, awarded second place in the Junior division at the SACCSS Chess
Championships.
The subject selection process for 2023 has commenced. Further details will be provided with regard to
these arrangements, as relevant, including for next Monday’s VCE information evening.
A reminder that no classes will be conducted next Friday 29 July – the annual staff Mission Integration
Day. We look forward to a wonderful day of learning and development for our Emmanuel staff as we
continue to reflect on our mission of Catholic education in support of the growth and learning of the
young women and men whom we serve.
In these continuing challenging COVID times we pray:
Almighty and all-merciful God,
lover of the human race, healer of all our wounds,
in whom there is no shadow of death,
look after us in these challenging times;
grant wisdom and courage to our leaders;
watch over all medical people
as they tend the sick and work for a cure;
stir in us a sense of solidarity beyond all isolation;
if our doors are closed, let our hearts be open.
By the power of your love may we not become overly fearful or anxious,
that hope may never die
and the light of Easter, the triumph of life,
may shine upon us and the whole world.
Through Jesus Christ, the Lord risen from the dead,
who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
Holy Mary, health of the sick, pray for us.
St Joseph, guardian of us all, pray for us.
Christopher Stock
Principal
School Fees
2022 school fees are now overdue. We ask all families that are not on a school approved payment plan to
arrange immediate payment or contact the College to discuss any queries that they may have. Late fees
of $50.00 per student will be applied to all outstanding accounts. Families that wish to enter into school
approved payment plans should contact the Finance Officer on 83255110. We encourage all families to
view statements and receipts on SEQTA Engage. Once off credit card payments can also be made on the
portal. If your credit card details have changed, parents can update this information on SEQTA to ensure
that their payment plans continue. Parents that have a credit card arrangement but not on SEQTA need
to contact the College to update their details.
Mario Puopolo, Business Manager
Campus Leaders Term 3 is such an important term for student learning, consolidating skills and knowledge as well as learning new concepts and content. Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews were held this week, providing students and parents with up-to-date feedback about progress. Students will continue to reflect on their learning for this semester through our Learning Advisor session on Wednesday 3 August. Students are encouraged to set goals for the term and should discuss their goals with parents. Successful students are students who are typically well organised and manage their time in a very effective manner. Successful students give their study a high priority and organise themselves so that they can keep all their activities in a steady balance. The VCE 2023 Information Evening will be held on Monday 25 July at 7.00pm in the Hall at SPC and the Auditorium at NDC. Course Guides are available via SEQTA Engage or the College website and we encourage you to work through the Guides with your child prior to the Information Evening. Year 10 and 11 Subject Selection Interviews will be conducted on campus for NDC on Thursday 4 August and for SPC on Friday 5 August. Refer to the email you were sent over the holidays for more information about this process. This week, the Victorian Government asked that, through to the end of winter, students and staff wear masks when in class, except where removing a mask is necessary for clear communication or when a particular activity requires the removal of a mask. This is a simple step we can all take this winter to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases and ensure schools are as safe as possible. Please note that students are required to provide their own masks. Uniform The College is interested in your thoughts on the College uniform and invites all students, parents and guardians to complete this very short (literally 1 minute) Uniform Survey to help inform our discussion. Parent Information – Snapchat Our friends at Safe on Social have provided us free access to the easy-to-read Guide on Snapchat ‘must-knows.’ This includes up-to-date information about memories, password-protected photos, SnapMap, streaks, BFF lists, and how your child’s location can be identified in Snapchat if privacy settings are not used. You can download the free Snapchat guide here. Change of Medical Details If your child’s medical details change or they suffer from a temporary ailment please ensure you make the changes on Operoo. Bike Safety – Electric Pushbikes and Helmets Victoria Police recently contacted the College after concerns were raised by the community about students travelling to school without helmets and/or riding modified/electric pushbikes to school. Please note that all bike riders are required to wear a properly fitted and fastened helmet. Failure to do so may result in a fine of $207. Students 14 years and over are not permitted to ride on the footpath. The fine for riding on a footpath is $165. Electric Pushbikes: An EPAC (formally known as a Pedalec) is a type of power assisted bicycle equipped with one or more auxiliary propulsion motors. It allows a maximum power of 250 watts, with a safeguard allowing for power assistance only when the bicycle is travelling at less than 25km/h and the rider is pedalling. This means that the rider must pedal to obtain help from the auxiliary motor(s) and cannot simply be propelled by the motor alone. Power assisted bicycles have two definitions in Victoria: 1) A bicycle with one or more auxiliary motors attached which has a combined maximum ungoverned continuous rated power output not exceeding 200 watts. 2) An electrically power-assisted cycle (EPAC). These are pedal cycles with an electric motor that has a maximum continued rated power of 250 watts. The power-assistance progressively reduces as the speed increases and cuts off once a top speed of 25 kilometres per hour is reached. EPACs require the rider to pedal to access the power. Power assisted bicycles that meet the above definition are allowed to be ridden in Victoria as they are classed as bicycles. Other power-assisted bicycles that do not meet these restrictions may be illegal and may incur fines such as: Use unregistered motor vehicle - $826. Unlicensed driving $826. Use vehicle not comply with standard of rego - $413. The article from Michael Grose this week is about parenting introverts and quiet kids. The article is attached for your interest, and we would encourage you to take time and read it through as it talks about how many parents worry when their child is shy, quieter than others or not the outgoing type. David Barr, Chris O’Malley & Kelley Revelman
Leader of Mission Integration
Integral Quality Education
Our Term 3 Characteristic of Marianist Education focus is to provide our students with an Integral Quality Education. Obviously, this is a
year-round focus, but one that we celebrate in Term 3. An integral quality education involves engaging personalised quality learning in
pursuing the personal best of each of our students, fostering authentic partnership with families in support of learning, nurturing a passion
for lifelong learning, supporting graduands in securing a strong study and career pathway. Upcoming events such as our parent teacher
interviews, VCE 2023 information evening, Learning Advisor program, Subject Selection interviews all demonstrate our strong desire to work
with parents and students to achieve many pf these objectives.
Welcome West Wagon
Emmanuel College is pleased to announce our new partnership with Welcome West Wagon. Each month a group of staff and students will
support this organization in creating food and essential needs packages to provide for asylum seekers living in our community. This non-for-
profit organisation currently supports over 500 households in Melbourne’s West.
Thursday Morning Mass
Emmanuel College is a weekly Eucharistic community. Every Thursday at 8.00am mass is held at the College on one of the campuses on a
rotating basis. A strong faith community is forming who regularly share in this faith experience. All students are welcome, and we would love
to see your child there.
Emmanuel Retreat Program
What is the Emmanuel Retreat Program?? Each year level has two or three Retreat experiences per year where they come out of their
scheduled classes for an incursion or excursion aimed at fostering their faith and values. In each of these retreat experiences student have
opportunities to do reflective writing in their retreat journals. Last week our Year 11s at Notre Dame undertook their retreat experience on
Drugs and Alcohol, whilst the Year 10s at St Paul’s undertook their Healthy Relationships Day. In the last week of Term 2, our Year 9s
undertook their justice week program looking at social justice issues in Melbourne, homelessness, and indigenous reconciliation.
Mark Sciberras
“Nothing can dim the light that shines from within” (Maya Angelou)
McCoy House Reports
I hope you all had a restful break as Term 3 is already proving to be a busy start. It has been great to see everyone return refreshed and
ready to continue the good work as we get into the new term.
As we move into Semester 2, it’s important to note that Semester 1 gave the students many opportunities to shine and develop their skills
both academically and socially. It has been really pleasing to see the development of many of our boys, and I encourage all to continue this
into Semester 2. Additionally, many commendations from various staff members about students in McCoy House have been sent to
students. These commendations are for several reasons that range from excellent efforts in class to volunteering to help a teacher or a fellow
student. It is fantastic to see the students rewarded for their hard work. Further, some of our Homeroom teachers have commended our
very own McCoy peers for their support and care at Emmanuel College. The following students were awarded Achievement Certificates
during the last house Assembly: Cooper Dale, Will Scott & Liem Phan for their generous contribution of goods during the Winter Appeal. Iker
Berzunza Cervantes for his contribution and organisation of the table tennis equipment in Homeroom and Jett Potter for being the #1 book
borrower in the school during Semester 1. McCoy has also introduced the Student of the Week Award. This award will recognise students for
a number of different achievements. The first Student of the Week went to Alex Korzeniewski for his effort and support during the night of
the Winter Sleep Out. Great work, Alex!
The McCoy Futsal competition is continuing into this term with the next match beginning in week 2. We look forward to the fierce
competitiveness between the Homerooms so hopefully the weather is kind to us over the coming weeks.
Finally, I would like to remind McCoy students that subject selection is coming up soon. Therefore, it’s important for them to start reflecting
on their subject choices and thinking about what decisions they want to make for next year.
Ms Cate Toebelman
McCoy House Leader SPC
McCoy House Reports cont’d Welcome back to a busy Term 3. Firstly, I would like to welcome Mr Joel Salmond who has taken over from Ms Celeste Casale as McCoy Marian House Leader. We wish Celeste all the best with the safe arrival of a baby later this term. We also wish Joel all the best with the new position. Last Friday 15 July we had a McCoy House Assembly. Some of the student leaders spoke about things that had been happening at different year levels towards the end of last term. Examples of what was said are found below: Year 9 Social Justice Incursion: At the end of Term 2, the Year 9s went on a two-day excursion exploring different social justice issues. We visited homeless shelters, went on a social justice guided tour and explored different parts of the city. On the second day the Year 9s joined in on the long walk initiative and walked around the city learning about different places that were and are significant to the first nations peoples. Maya Szyc – McCoy L As part of our social justice week, it consisted of a day where we had an incursion that had provided us rare insight into homelessness and Aboriginal telling. This is our first experience for us as the Year 9 cohort to gauge our thinking towards the idea of social justice shedding light on the theme of homelessness. First was our session with Andrew Kitchen, who is a songwriter and artist, in which he shared his own personal thoughts with resilience in great challenges. One of those challenges that he shared with us was a friend that he had known, who had succumbed to an alcohol addiction. Eventually this friend had gotten better, but he really felt that disconnect start to affect him as well, and it goes to show that the people around you really do care. As part of his presentation, he even discussed a couple of alarming facts that have changed the way we view homelessness. Following research activity, Scott Darlow went into Aboriginal truth and dream telling, where he had reminded us of the history of the Aboriginals and discrimination they had suffered. Something that we can take away from this is how lucky we should be to be born into a time of society where we are able to express our own beliefs, traditions, and differences comfortably with many different people. Raphael Romeo III Hipolito – McCoy H Year 10 Work Experience In the last week of Term 2, most of the Year 10s were off at work experience. Some people weren’t able to get the placement they were looking for because of COVID, but most people were able to find a similar placement to what they were looking for. During this time, students got a feel of what work life is like, and how certain workplaces are run. Students were asked to find a placement in the industry they might want to pursue in the future. Throughout this time, they were given a booklet which they had to fill out at the end of each day, reflecting upon what they did and learnt on that day. By the end of the week, most people would have found out if they were really fit for the type of career they wanted to work in, and each and every person took away at least one thing from this experience. Hayley Bennett – McCoy H As part of the Year 10 retreat week, each class had a day of Driver's Ed. We went to the Metec driver training facility, and each got the opportunity to drive automatic or manual cars with driving instructors. Along with theory lessons, everyone got the opportunity to learn to drive or practice their skills on their driving course. This was a great experience for everyone, and something Year 9s can look forward too for next year. Jye Paladino – McCoy H Finally, we would like to congratulate McCoy C for winning the Term 2 Trivia Competition that was held every Friday morning last term, during Homeroom. Mr Terzakis and his Homeroom will be celebrating with a pizza lunch next Thursday. Until next time. Joel Salmond & Tess Blassis McCoy House Leaders NDC
Chaminade Homeroom Reports
In Roberts, we have an inclusive, kind and caring community through all year levels. It is great to be able to talk to different members of our
homeroom from Year 7 to Year 12 and see what everyone is getting up to. Our homeroom teacher, Mr Burns, is great and makes the
homeroom a fun and welcoming environment and is always there for help. Overall, homeroom is a great way to start off the school day and
there is no better homeroom than Roberts.
Joshua Sagona - Roberts Homeroom
Throughout semester one, Tasman has been busy participating in various school initiatives and extracurricular activities, ranging from
debating and social justice to ACC sport. In the recent Winter Appeal, everyone within Tasman gave funds to donate our annual ‘noodle
mountain’ to the homeless in our local community. This year we were able to donate two bulk boxes of noodles, providing many meals to
those in our community who needed it most during the cold of the winter. In Tasman, many members of different year levels also
collaborated to complete the weekly quiz, with trivia about events from the past week. Tasman looks forward to semester two and all it has
to offer in the opportunities to learn and grow as individuals of Emmanuel College.
Matthew Joveski – Tasman Homeroom
Bradman is a very good homeroom with Mr Zahra as the teacher. the best things about Bradman is on Monday we watch sport replays, on
Tuesday we use our phones, on Wednesday we play games, on Thursday we play ping pong and on Friday we go outside and play basketball.
Oscar Hallam – Bradman Homeroom
Kicking off a new term with goals and a positive attitude is key, however, it is always important to reflect on the success of last term. Term
two in the Fraser homeroom was full of events, from weekly homeroom quizzes which got all students involved. It was a great way to bring
the homeroom together in the morning and raise house spirit. Each week we would gather together and do a kahoot quiz to wake everyone
up and get them ready for a productive day ahead, followed by the prayer and notices. With so many exciting things going on it was sad to
say goodbye to Mr Yamamoto as he has moved school, although a negative always brings a positive as we welcome in open arms Ms Ma, the
newest member to the College. It has been great having her as our homeroom teacher this week and we hope she fits in perfectly with the
Emmanuel Family.
Anthony Briffa – Fraser Homeroom
Thomas Meegan
Chaminade House Leader SPC
In the morning Chaminade H first plays the Wordle and then Worldle. This sets up our minds for the day and helps us all participate. After we
have completed these we usually talk to our peers and get to know each other. Some people also use the homeroom to catch up on their
homework or to study for upcoming tests. Usually after the roll is read Mr Neenan reads out the notices to keep us aware of things
happening around the school and Mr. Neenan talks to us and checks how we are every morning. We enjoy this start to the day!
Dean Kardas, Year 8 and Olga Antoniadis, Year 7
NDC Students Chaminade House
Enrolment Applications
Applications for enrolment are now being accepted for Year 7, 2024 and close on Friday 19 August 2022. If you currently have a child in
Grade 5 and wish for them to be considered for a place at the College, it is ESSENTIAL that you complete and submit an application form. You
must submit an application form for your Year 5 child even if you already have older children at the College. A Prospectus Pack containing an
application form can be requested under the Enrolment Information tab of the homepage of the College website,
www.ecmelb.catholic.edu.au or by emailing enrolments@ecmelb.catholic.edu.au by calling the College Registrar on 8325 5119 or from the
friendly reception staff at either of our campuses.
Gavin Deller
Director of Development & Marketing
Sports News
Term 3 has begun and there is plenty of sport happening this term! Year 9 Premier League kicked off this week with wins to the Girls Netball,
Girls Basketball, Girls Volleyball and Boys AFL in round 1. We have also had our Senior Soccer Boys and Girls start their season during the last
week of Term 2 and so far are undefeated. Excellent work!
SACCSS Chess also is happening Monday 18 July (Week 2) with many representatives from the school taking place so good luck to them.
Notices for badminton, Year 10 Boys AFL, Year 9/10 Girls AFL and Senior Hockey and Basketball are up on SEQTA so please follow
accordingly. Training and trials will occur for these sports during Week 2 and 3 of this term.
A couple of weeks ago, Year 12 student Laura Elliott was drafted by the Hawthorn Football Club at pick 26 in the AFLW draft. This is a once-in
-a-lifetime opportunity and we as a College are super proud and excited to see what lies ahead for her career!
As always, check SEQTA for notices and make sure to sign up for events!
Go Emmanuel!
Caitlin Mantas and Kayden Whear
NDC - College Sport Captains
With the completion of Term 2 for 2022, many of the school's ACC teams have completed their ACC seasons. The boys competed with pride
and upheld the highest degree of school spirit. A special mention to the ACC Year 12 Soccer Team, who competed in the Grand Final last
term and managed to win the Division 2 Soccer championship. With the commencement of the new term, ACC competitions are already
underway, with this terms chosen sports being Basketball, Hockey, and Table Tennis. Also, keep a heads up for the upcoming Cross Country
and Lacrosse competitions which will also be underway later in the term.
Degan Sanders, SPC Sport Captain
Academic Captains
Congratulation to all students for completing Semester One.
On Wednesday 3 August, students in Year 8-11 will be reviewing their subject selection for 2023. It is important that students select subjects
that they genuinely find enjoyable, as they are more likely to be successful. For students in Year 10 and 11, we recommend that you think
about what career path you may potentially want to go into before selecting your subjects, as some university courses will have prerequisite
subjects. The College Careers Counsellors, Mr Di Maggio (NDC) and Ms Warne (SPC) can offer advice regarding university courses. The Junior
and Senior Course Guides are available on SEQTA, under documents.
A massive congratulations to the SPC Grade A Debating team, who saw great success in demonstrating their skilful prowess last term by
pulling off a convincing win against Bayside in their last debate. Their next debate is on Wednesday 3 August. A win in this next round will put
them on the top of the ladder and cement their place in the finals. Keep it up boys, bring it home!
During Term 2, Years 8-11 had their exams where students were given an opportunity to display what they had learnt over the first semester.
Over a similar time period, Year 12 students had their SAC week. Though difficult, we all managed to make it through and were met with a
well-deserved break.
Holly Wedding, Tuong Nguyen, Jack Dowling
Food Technology
Term 3 is always very full and busy in the food department – we run a packed program.
We now have a new cohort of Year 8 students doing their first semester in the
department. We start from the very beginning with safety and hygiene units. We also
look at kitchen basics, like how to light a stove, how to hold a knife and how to cut
safely. We follow a variety of recipes that build skills, and develop confidence, starting
with how to measure ingredients accurately; when is water boiling, not simmering?
How do we tell if meat is cooked? Every time we are in the kitchen students learn new
skills and develop good washing up skills and the ability to tidy and clean properly. So
Parents/ Carers please get your children to practice these new skills at home as
everyone benefits.
The Year 9 classes are now working on the Dough Re Mi unit about
bread. We learn all about bread making, through yeast, gluten,
different types of flour, and breads from around the world. Bread
making is a fascinating blend of art and science, of precision, and
judgement. It is a subject I love! We cook a terrific variety of breads in
our practical lessons, including Irish soda bread, Italian focaccia, flat
bread, basic bread rolls, and bread sticks. We incorporate benchmark
activities where we ask students to demonstrate understanding of the
bread making process, and international breads. We end the unit with
a design task. Our students plan and make a ‘tear and share’ or pull
apart loaf. The idea is to use the design process along side all the new
skills and imagination to make a delicious bread.
In Year 10 we are into the Food For All unit. This examines why we eat what we eat. This
means looking at cultural, health, religious, social, historical or availability as drivers of
what, why and how we eat. This is where Food Studies intersects with every subject in
the curriculum and beyond as we look at allergies, religion, economics, geography,
history, social studies, mathematics and budgets.
We have welcomed Shannon into our kitchen as a teacher’s assistant to do all the hard
work in getting the kitchens ready for us to cook, while Amanda is off to have her baby!
Congratulations !!!!.
Mikkel Blomley
Food Studies Teacher NDC
VCAL Projects
Fair Game Sport Equipment Collection
One of the Year 11 VCAL groups is partnering with the Fair Game Program to organise a collection basket at Emmanuel College, Notre Dame
Campus for sport shoes and sport equipment in good condition (Including footy boots). These baskets will be placed at student services and
run from Monday 18 July and run for 3 weeks until 8 August. It would be much appreciated if you could encourage your child to bring some
sport equipment they don't use any more to put in the basket. It would be a massive help to kids less fortunate to allow them to participate
in sport activities.
Vince Crimi
Campus Organiser/VCAL Teacher
Maths Pathway
Maths Pathway and Competitions
Congratulations to the following students for achieving the highest average growth rate in their year level for Term 2:
• NDC Year 7: Antonio Farriciello
• SPC Year 7: Johnny Nguyen
• NDC Year 8: Chloe Razlog
• SPC Year 8: Hamilton Holder
• NDC Year 9: Arya Naidoo
• SPC Year 9: Jonathon Baldacchino
• NDC Year 10: Shyla McGuire
• SPC Year 10: Ker Majok
A congratulations also goes out to Aidan Krishna in Year 7 for achieving a High Distinction for the Australian Maths Trust Computational and
Algorithmic Thinking competition.
We look forward to the upcoming Australian Maths Competition in August where over 50 of our students have signed up to participate.
Maths club
Don’t forget that maths club is up and running every Wednesday lunchtime. All year levels welcome. You will find us at the following
location at each campus:
• NDC room N47
• SPC room J14
This is a great space to get some extra help from a maths teacher, spend time completing homework or just working on tasks with friends.
Problem Based Learning
Alongside the Maths Pathway program, Years 7 to 9 complete a Problem Based Learning (PrBL) task. Each term this task has a topic focus. In
Term 2 the Year 9 task was based on algebra, where students had to work together to solve the algebraic worded problems.
“I like working with “It shows how we
my friends to solve would actually use
the problems” this maths in real life”
“I enjoy these tasks
because we get to
use what we have
learned in class”
Jennifer Wagner
Assistant Learning Leader Maths
Ignite their curiosity to learn What? Each year we consider our subject offerings to determine new opportunities for areas of improvement. Over the course of 2020, a working party was formed to investigate curriculum structures, offerings, and programs to provide more opportunities for students to maximise their full potential at Emmanuel College. By reviewing relevant literature and comparable settings we saw an opening to enhance students experience that could be facilitated by offering more choice in what students learn. For 2023, Year 9 students will choose their courses from a wider range of offerings allocated from within their core subjects of English, Maths, Science, Humanities, RE and Health and Physical Education, Art, Technology and Languages. Why? By broadening student choice in Year 9 we are offering greater exposure to different courses before students need to make decisions about senior pathways. This increases opportunities to experience and discover new passions, and as a result increases student engagement in their own learning because they have chosen the courses they wish to take, by igniting their curiosity to learn. All course offerings are in the College’s course guide online. What happens next? For Year 8 students 2022 Date What Tuesday 26 July Year 8 Student Assembly: Subject Selection 2023 Tuesday 26 July Year 9 2023 Information Evening for Parents – 7 pm Monday 1 August Web preferences opened for students to select their courses. Week 7 Course finalisation Belinda Flynn Learning & Teaching Leader Curricula Programs
Computer Coding
“Knowing how to code is like having a computing superpower.”
Starting on Monday 25 July, 2022 and running for about 5 weeks, students in Years 9 and 10 Digital Technologies will be taking part in the
Grok NCSS Challenge. It’s a programming competition where students learn to code, complete real-world problems (the challenge) and earn
points as they go along. Coding, commonly referred to as programming, is how applications like Instagram and websites like Facebook are
created. Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bill Gates have all said that students should learn how to code. It’s a skill that not only teaches you
how to work with computers, but also teaches you how to think about solving problems with systems.
The competition teaches students to code in Python 3.6. Python is a widely used scripting language for many different purposes, including
web applications and scientific research. It is simple to learn. Companies like Google, Facebook and Reddit all use Python in their
infrastructure and web services.
Leading up to the challenge, students have already had a basic introduction to programming, and this is what some students of Year 10 have
had to say about their programming experiences so far:
• I love the problem-solving aspect of coding. Finding a solution to different
problems which you have worked on for a long time is satisfying and keeps
me coming back to broaden my knowledge and skills. (Matthew Joveski)
• I like learning how to code as it teaches me more about how computers
operate and how much work goes behind these apps and games that I use
every day. Learning how to code lets me understand the virtual world and
how anyone could have the capability of creating a new game or app.
Learning about the uses of coding languages and what their uses are.
Trying to learn a new coding language challenged me to find ways to solve
the issues i had and to build my team building and collaboration skills.
(Maximillian Vogel)
• Technology is around every corner in our world and improving at speeds
unimaginable. An essential aspect of technology is coding with high versatility, giving a multitude of opportunities to companies or
organisations. The subject pushes students to improve on problem-solving skills with new challenges that arise every day. It also
influences learners to gain a methodological way to think about taking on challenges. (Khang Huynh)
• When you’re lost, and then solve a problem, it gives you a rush and makes me want to keep going, and then you start to understand
what you're doing more and more, its a satisfying feeling, that’s what I like about coding. (Kodar Elbelli)
• I like that we are learning a skill that will only grow in importance as people figure out ways to do more interesting and creative
things with computers. Coding also helps with problems solving skills and explaining skills as trying to explain to a computer normal
human behaviour can be quite frustrating. Overall, I think coding is very
important as it helps with many aspects of life and is also a solid option for
further study as there are so many different options in university that
involve coding. (Patrick Conquest)
• The thing that I absolutely adore about coding is that it expands my logical
thinking ability to a great extent, as it teaches me how to break down a
problem into small segments, and how to solve them individually so that I
can combine them to drive with a single unified solution. (Vignesh
Chakravarthy)
Jenny Tocchetto
(Digital Technologies Teacher – St Paul’s Campus)Marianist Day Memories Marianist Day was a huge success! Students had a fun day and were given the opportunity to try lots of different things. Staff enjoyed spending fun relaxed time with students and also participated in activities. Rose DiFabrizio, Homeroom Teacher SPC
Vinnies Winter Relief Cassidy House threw themselves behind the Vinnies Winter Relief appeal. Led by the Year 12 Students, Cassidy had a Cookie Drive and was able to raise money which was then used to purchase lots of grocery staples. Cassidy was also supportive of a knitting bee which created many knitted items. Congratulations to Cassidy House on a wonderful team effort in helping those less fortunate in our society. Rose DiFabrizio, Cassidy Homeroom Teacher
Careers News
Year 12
News from Monash University
Upcoming Monash Information Evenings
Monash Information Evenings are the perfect opportunity to have your questions answered on everything you wanted to know about
undergraduate study at Monash.
Monash Information Evening: Health Tuesday 19 July, 6.30pm – 8.00pm Register here
Monash Information Evening: HASS Tuesday 26 July, 6.30pm – 8.00pm Register here
Monash Information Evening: General Thursday 25 August, 6.30pm – 8.00pm** Register here
Note: ZOOM meeting**
Direct Entry to Medicine
For 2023 entry to medicine, the indicative UCAT score will be 2900 to be considered for December interviews. Selection for January
interviews will be based on a combination of UCAT and ATAR (aggregate) results. Find out more about all admission requirements at Direct
Entry to Medicine.
RMIT Early Offer Program
Through RMIT’s Early Offer program, a Year 12 student’s life experience outside the classroom can count towards their dream associate or
bachelor’s degree, allowing them to be accepted on a lower ATAR and taking some of the pressure off their final year at high school. It’s part
of RMIT's commitment to diversity and equitable learning, and students could receive a conditional university offer in September.
Open to Australian and permanent resident students who have experience being a leader, working with different people, showcasing their
creativity, or making an impact in the technical world. Students are required to apply here and can apply for one course. The application
process requires students to:
1. Address two of four of the following categories:
• Analytical and Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Communication
• Creative Thinking and Innovation
• Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork
2. Write a 200-word statement of their experience for each of the two chosen categories.
3. Supply supporting documentation verifying their involvement in the two categories they have written about, e.g. a completion
certificate, a reference letter, awards.
Applications are open and close 18 September 2022. Successful applicants will be notified of their conditional offer by the 30 September
2022. The conditional offer will become unconditional should students complete Year 12, meet the course prerequisites, and attain the
ATAR required. Students must also make a VTAC application.
Browse the following link to find out which courses are participating in the program, the required ATARs, and also a number of useful FAQs -
Early Offer Program.
Professional Business Cadetships
Open to current Year 12 students, Professional Cadetships provide unparalleled opportunities. As a Cadet, you combine study at the
university of your choice with paid work at a leading company.
Under this program, cadets are placed in Global Research at UBS, a top-ranking investment bank. As already mentioned, cadets combine
paid work with study at the university of their choice in Melbourne, enabling them to launch their career from the start of university rather
than waiting until graduation.
To gain a better idea of the cadet experience, students might like to check out the following video: Professional Business Cadetships
Business Cadetship applications are made online to Professional Cadetships Australia: Professional Cadets . The link to the application is -
Business Cadetship Application. Applications are open and close on Wednesday 17 August 2022.
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Emmanuel College ArchivesCalendar Term 3 Weeks 3A & 4B
25 July College Assembly
Early finish 2.45pm
VCE 2023 Information Evening 7:00pm (SPC Hall, NDC Hall)
NDC College Tours 9am
26 July SPC ACC Yr. 10 Basketball – WFD v EMM, Hockey – MAZ v EMM, Table Tennis – MAZ v EMM
SPC Yr. 12 English – The Crucible/Dressmaker
NDC SACCSS Year 10 Boys AFL Gala
NDC Year level assembly
27 July Casual Dress Day - Joseph’s Corner
SPC ACC Senior Basketball – DLS v EMM, Hockey – EMM v PAR, Table Tennis – EMM v PAR
NDC SACCSS Year 9 Premier League Rd 3 (A)
28 July SPC ACC Yr. 8 Basketball – SAL v EMM, Hockey – EMM v PAR, Table Tennis – EMM v SAL
NDC SACCSS Badminton
29 July Student Free Day
Staff Faith Day – Mission Integration PL
2 August SPC ACC Yr. 10 Basketball – EMM v SBE, Hockey – SAL v EMM, Table Tennis – EMM v SAL
3 August Learning Advisor (subject selection) – Assembly Format
SPC ACC Senior Basketball – EMM v MAZ , Hockey – SMC v EMM, Table Tennis – SIM v EMM
NDC SACCSS Year 9 Premier League Rd 4 (H)
4 August NDC Yr. 10 & 11 Subject Selection
SPC ACC Yr. 8 Basketball - EMM v SBE, Table Tennis – EMM v SBE, Hockey – SAL v EMM
Yr. 12 English – Rosalie Ham
5 August SPC Yr. 10 & 11 Subject Selection
Yr. 9 Brainstorm Productions
6 August Information Morning NDC 9.00 am, SPC 10.30am
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water and culture and offer our respect to their elders, past, present, emerging. Emmanuel College commits itself to reconciliation.
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Welcome to the first edition of CSPV Parent Connect flyers and CSPV Connect email updates for parents.
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St Joseph's By the Sea Programs, 2022
JOY OF THE GOSPEL
Praying with Scripture contemplatively as living word for us today (Lectio Divina)
We appreciate contemporary art which symbolizes the narrative
When: Thursdays afternoons
Time: 1.30 – 3 p.m.
Where: St Joseph’s By the Sea, Williamstown.
RSVP: Admin.stbtsw@sosj.org.au 9397 6012
One day prior to the dateINSIGHT S Parenting introverts and quiet kids Many parents worry when their child is shy, quieter than others or not the outgoing type. The thought that their child may be a loner turns parents into social organisers who arrange playdates and parties or friendship coaches. They may upskill their kids to start conversations, manage conflict and play with others. This flurry of activity can be exhausting, and they cause a great deal of angst for kids. However, it may be that their child is introverted by nature, and they are trying to make them fit the extrovert mould. It ʼs g enet ic Introverts are wired di erently to extroverts. Introverts have closer links to the para-sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for calm and relaxation, so they feel more at home in quieter, less stimulating environments. Extroverts, on the other hand, are more closely aligned with the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for high arousal levels, so they seek stimulating environments to keep their energy levels high. Extroverts work hard to get their dopamine hits, those little shots of happiness the brain releases to reward behaviour and keep them coming back for more. Introverts, on the other hand, who only have to read a book to get a dopamine hit, feel more comfortable in low stimulus environments. Birt h order plays a role While nature plays a huge part in temperament development, genetics canʼt claim all the credit for creating introverts and extroverts. In birth order studies, eldest borns repeatedly score higher on introversion than children in other birth order positions, while later-borns consistently lean towards extroversion. Being born last in a family usually means time alone is a rarity, while eldest children usually spend a great deal of time in their own company in the early formative years when personality is being shaped. The world is skewed toward extroverts, so knowing how to raise introverts means that you may need to discard many parenting rules of thumb youʼve taken for granted. Here are some parenting ideas to get you started. Welcome int rospect ion Introverts like to go within to process daily events and find solutions to their problems. In an era when we encourage kids to discuss rather than bottle problems up, introspection can be disconcerting for parents. But giving introverts space to think through adverse events before they seek help, enables them to get their thoughts in order and feel more in control of their lives. Welcome quiet times and remember that introverts need time to refresh and replenish away from the hustle and bustle of school and family life. Provided as a part of our school’s Parenting Ideas membership parentingideas.com.au
Provide silence and solit ude
Extroverts like to keep company of others, while introverts like to keep their own company, or keep friendship circles small.
Introverted kids appreciate quiet time and spaces away from others to recharge, reconnect and relax. This may seem strange
to extroverted parents, or siblings who want to hang out or play with their siblings. Giving kids permission to seek solitude,
balanced with activity to prevent brooding, is an introvert-friendly family habit.
Use st epladders not escalat ors
Extroverts tend to jump boots and all into new social situations. School camp coming up. “Great. Itʼll be fun.” Family holiday
approaching. “Terrific! I hope we go where thereʼs heaps of other kids.” Joining a new sports team. “I canʼt wait. I bet Iʼll
know heaps of kids already.”
Introverts, on the other hand, are more tentative entering new social situations. School camp. “I hope some of my friends are
going.” Family holiday. “Who else will be there?” Joining a new sports team. “Will I know anyone?”
Give introverts plenty of information about new situations and donʼt expect them to immediately embrace the whole scenario.
Give them time to make new friends and become comfortable in social situations.
Quiet ly celebrat e quiet achievers
Introverts can easily feel that something is wrong with them. Mainstream entertainment and social media celebrates extroverts
in all walks of life. Brain surgeons donʼt receive standing ovations, yet they do their best work on their own. When introverts do
well in any field shout it out (but quietly!) as they need someone to aspire to as much as extroverts.
Chess anyone?
Help your introverted child discover their strengths and interests and resist pushing them down common leisure paths such as
sport or drama that may not hold strong appeal. When they join clubs and groups they may be really interested in, such as
chess, cra s or reading, they will more than likely form friendships with like-minded souls… as birds of a feather really do flock
together.
It ʼs a balancing act
Too much solitude can lead to depression so introverted children and teenagers need to be challenged at times to leave the
comfort of their own company and spend time with friends, or even the rest of the family. Firm but gentle persuasion and
nudging works better with introverts than heavy-handedness so work on your persuasion skills to ensure your introvert lives a
socially balanced life.
In closing
Parenting introverts can be a challenge particularly if you are an extrovert yourself. Adopt the mindset that introversion is
normal, indeed a strength, and put steps in place to help an introverted child feel both comfortable in their own skin and
confident navigating the world at large.
Michael Grose
Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australiaʼs leading parenting educators. Heʼs an
award-winning speaker and the author of 12 books for parents including Spoonfed Generation, and
the bestselling Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It . Michael is a former
teacher with 15 years experience, and has 30 years experience in parenting education. He also holds
a Master of Educational Studies from Monash University specialising in parenting education.
Provided as a part of our school’s Parenting Ideas membership parentingideas.com.auAUSTRALIAN
UNDER 17s
NETBALL TEAM
FUNDRAISING DAY
Saturday 30 th
JulY 2022
Help Brodie Mccleish
follow his dream to represent
Australia by supporting
him going to New Zealand
8am to egg & bacon rolls, sausage sizzle,
5pm drinks and raffle.
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