Friday 16, December 2016 ollege update€¦ · Monday 30 January 8:30 am All students resume with Year level assemblies to commence the 2017 school year. Friday 16, December 2016

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Dear Parents & Caregivers,

The last month has seen the 2016 school year at Centralian Senior College draw to a most successful

conclusion.

At our Awards & Year 12 Presentation Evening and other recent events, many references were made and thanks

given to our extraordinary staff by students, parents and myself for their dedication and devotion in continuing to

provide high quality learning opportunities for our young people. Students are also to be congratulated on their

efforts throughout the year. We wish our graduating Year 12 students well with their future endeavours and ask

them to keep in touch as they move into the next phase of their lives.

Thanks to all staff, students and families for a great 2016.

Changes of staff is another feature of the end of a school year. We would like to thank you and bid farewell to the

following staff who are moving to new fields of endeavour:

John Bermingham & Lorraine Drew (Mathematics teachers) retiring

Anne Channing (Humanities teacher) on leave

Lorna Walsh ( Special Education teacher) moving interstate

Thanks for all your hard work and all the best for the future.

We also wish the following staff all the best as they commence leave in Term 1.

Tina Wagner (Science Laboratory Assistant), Amanda Kenna (H&PE teacher) & Robyn Linsdell

(Counsellor) on leave Semester 1 –2017

To the Centralian Senior College community, enjoy the festive season and have a restful & safe holiday break as

we look forward to growing on the successes of 2016 in 2017.

Rest In Peace - Helena Monaghan

Last weekend we received the sad news of the passing of our recently retired English & Humanities

teacher - Helena Monaghan. Helena’s devotion to our students & the wider Alice Springs community

will be sadly missed by all she came in contact with over 25 years of outstanding service to our

school. Rest In Peace Helena.

2017 News

Early in 2017 we will send out Day 1 commencement information including details of use of Back to

School Vouchers, College Dress Code (minimum standard of College polo shirt) and processes of how eligible

Year 12 students may collect their student laptop in the week prior to commencement of classes.

Tony Collins — Principal

UPCOMING DATES

Friday 7 January 11am - 3pm Eligible Year 12 students may pay laptop levy and obtain

a laptop for 2017 school usage

Monday 30 January 8:30 am All students resume with Year level assemblies to commence the 2017 school year



Another great learning & participation day for the Clontarf Academy which saw the morning start off with health checks followed up by a guest appearance from "No More Violence Campaign" staff - Roy Arbon and Stan Coombes. Both men are CAFL life members and have a strong history in community social development. They joined Catholic Care NT’s No More Campaign which has reached thousands of sporting people throughout Australia since its conception in 2006.They presented a great session around not tolerating any form of violent behaviour within the community and football arena. Year 10 progress lunch topped off an exciting morning. Well done fellas, very proud.

Darren Talbot - Clontarf Academy

Students have been working on a mural for the back half of the house. For those who remember the Partridge Family, their bus theme has now become the focus. Students are spending time with local artist Alison Hittman developing their home community names and painting in their own design. Over time the wall will be filled with names from all those who have been involved with Alice Outcomes. Community and towns so far include Broome, Darwin, Tennant Creek, Melbourne, Katherine, Cairns and Caralulup. Alice Springs will feature on the door as they enter their class as this is where their "home" is for a while. Thanks to Marg and Nigel who have been most encouraging all through this ongoing project. Malcolm Solomano — Alice Outcomes



Adam Rettig, an Alice Outcomes student, was very excited to find out recently that he was Northern Territory's School of Distance Education Stage 2 Top Achiever in English Pathways. To his credit Adam returned to study after a break of over 15 years and completed a great year in not only English but also he topped his Mathematical Applications class and was granted an "A" grade in this subject.

With recognition of his prior studies in the workforce, and the successful completion of these 2 subjects, this has allowed him to apply for entry into the Defence Force as a Helicopter Pilot. We all wish Adam well with his future plans.

Adam pictured here being awarded his certificate by Alice Outcomes teacher, Lorraine Drew and admired by his 2 boys.

Malcolm Solomano - Manager , Alice Outcomes

Well done to all the Year 11 students who participated in the Australian Mathematics Competition.

Mark Goonan - Mathematics Team Leader

Certificate of Participation

Sherry Deso-Asido,

Yelena Ansell,

Miguel Pinela Braga,

Mariah Satour

Ethan Hall

Certificate of Credit - these represent achievement in the

top 40% of Australia

Achievement in

Sandini Weerasekara Problem Solving & Algebra

Ha Tran Algebra

David Crees Problem Solving

Pee Jay Cabale Problem Solving

Certificate of Proficiency

Krittawat Saengpatomratana Problem Solving

Reshaun Kinnaird Problem Solving



Often it takes a tragedy to seek a remedy. Such was the genesis of White Ribbon.

In 1989, on the afternoon of December 6, a student at the University of Montreal massacred 14 of his

female students. His actions traumatised a nation and brought the issue of violence against women to

the forefront of our collective consciousness.

In response, a group of men in Toronto decided to speak out and work to stop men’s violence against

women. In 1991 they initiated a male-led movement known as White Ribbon, with an annual awareness-

raising event (White Ribbon Day) held between 25 November and 6 December.

It is now an international effort in over 57 countries, of men and boys working to end violence against

women.

On Friday 25 November the Clontarf fellas joined the White Ribbon march in Alice Springs. It was a

proud moment to see these young men take part in the world’s largest movement of men and boys

working to end men’s violence against women.




The Clontarf Foundation Central Region recently held its 9th Annual Awards Night in our theatrette at Centralian Senior College. Academy members from the following local schools attended: Centralian Senior College, Centralian Middle School and Yirara College.

In attendance were special guest presenters, families, school staff, local partners and Clontarf Foundation supporters. On the night Year 12 Clontarf Graduates were acknowledged for their efforts during 2016. Clontarf awards were presented to outstanding students.

The prestigious Clontarf Spirit awards were presented to Barrie Norman (Centralian Senior College), Bronson Bathern and Ronan Bloomfield (Centralian Middle School), Lazarus Jones and Nathaniel Djana (Yirara College).

There was also a message delivered from the “No More Campaign” against domestic violence to partnering schools and information about Academy activities in 2016 was presented.

Two bands performed on the night made up of Clontarf members; “Juice” from Centralian Senior College and “The Yirara Band” from Yirara College.

Overall the night was a great success and the Clontarf Foundation would like to thank everyone for participating. We look forward in 2017 to continuing to “from little things, big things grow”.




On Wednesday, 30 November we celebrated our Year 12 students completion of their schooling

(recognising their many successes). It was a proud moment for students, families and staff as they

received their Year 12 completion certificates and individual awards for academic and vocational

achievements.

Joining them on the evening where those Year 10 and 11 students who were recognised for their

individual academic, vocational, personal leadership & community service successes. Our presenters and

entertainers for the evening; Josiah Moreng, Reshaun Kinnaird, Kiri McKay, Harmony Armstrong, Levi

Rothwell and Jade Thorogood are to be congratulated for doing an excellent job.

Centralian Senior College - Year 12 Class of 2017

Dux of 2017 Jade Thorogood receiving her

award from Sasha Robinson (Regional Director

Dept. of Education)

Liana Nappi Award for Stage 2 student in an area of the

Arts, Drama or Theatre Production presented to Donna

Peace by Mayor Damien Ryan and Nicole Wash,



Lyle Mellors ,Charles Darwin University, presented students

Matilda Reynolds, Briar Roach, Brody Mossop and Rachel Knott

with their VET awards.

Students receive their Language awards from Alice

Springs Language School teachers Lasmi Kuniasih &

Maria Monsavle

Ricky Bloomfield received his Science

award from Flinders NT presenter

Maree Meredith

Sgt .Stephen Best presents Stevie Oliver

with her award for Outstanding

Leadership & Teamwork

Chamber of Commerce NT Manager Kaye

Eade presents Ha Tran with his Chemistry

Achievement award

Alice Springs Town Council’s ‘Mister Shaun’ award for

community service received by Jaidyn Stanton from Mayor

Damien Ryan and Yeperenye Centre’s Nicole Walsh

Year 10 Rural Operations students receive their Certificate

II in Rural Operations statements of attainment.







From the School Counsellor:

As another amazing year at Centralian Senior College ends it is a good time to reflect on all the challenges and opportunities that have been available to our students. Adolescent moving into young adulthood can be a tricky time for young people and support from families, schools and wider contacts are particularly Important as students make choices and decisions regarding their post schooling lives. Keep the lines of communication open with your young person and remember listening is the key!

I will be on leave for the first half of 2017 and Taegen Pascoe will be filling the School Counsellor position. Remember if you are concerned about your young person you can phone Taegen from the beginning of the school year on 89585015.

Robyn Lindsdell - School Counsellor

Teaming up with the Institute for Aboriginal Development (IAD) in Term 4, Girls Academy students became involved in the Cultural Knowledge Transfer Project (CKTP), which saw young women reconnect to country and culture by working intensely with senior Arrernte Elders to become confident, resilient and proud of their culture, and more importantly themselves. The project involves a number camps that lead up to a dance performance.

Leading up to our first camp, nine Girls Academy Year 10, 11 and 12 students visited IAD and met with the elders once a week, where we painted beads and headbands, and listened to stories about family, country, language and culture.

We participated in a camp with a group of the local Arrernte female Elders at Corkwood Bore, 60km out of Alice Springs. On the first night, the girls prepared and cooked dinner over a fire, and sat around listening to the Elder’s stories. The girls learnt about respect for the country and joined the elders to introduce themselves to the land and ancestors.

The second day of the camp begun with an early rise, waking up at 5am, We travelled to a creek close to Yamba Station and prepared for lunch. The girls started a fire, singed kangaroo tails, wrapped them in foil and cooked them in hot coals along with damper. Waiting for the tails to cook, the girls listened to the stories of the land and learned how to make traditional ochre paint.

Camping under the stars, cooking on the fire and listening to stories were the main highlights of the camp. Both the girls and the Elders enjoyed one another’s company and really got a lot out of it. We are looking forward to the upcoming camps next year with our new and continuing students.

Erin Reilly & Petra Wallis—Girls Academy

Girl’s Academy—Cultural Knowledge Transfer Project



This exhibition features a rich assortment of themes and subjects which reflect the personal interests of each Visual Arts student. Portraits, the body and individual identity are always popular subjects as well as social issues such as the environment, nature and urban life. It is evident that today’s students are meaningfully engaged with the concerns of contemporary life and give expression to those concerns with technical skill, ingenuity and creativity. Viewing each work provides a unique opportunity to observe how young people view the world and how their art work can provide insights into their interpretation of it. And importantly, what comes across from the experience of the actual works is a respect and admiration for the artists' ability to engage with and represent challenging and complex ideas. We congratulate all students for the high standard of work and for those students selected for the Year 12 Exit Art 2017 Exhibition held annually in Darwin. Judith Coverdale - Art teacher

Artistic Interpretations, The Art Lines year 12 Arts student exhibition, 2016.

Bryan Mangubut Bowerbird

Joshua Ford Cheeseballs

Tianndra Campbell Synaesthesia Kadu Barns The Catalyst



CDU Library

A reminder to return any library items due at the end of the term. An after hours returns chute is located at the entrance of the library and is open 24/7. If you need to renew your items, please contact the library on 8959 5233 or [email protected]

Please note: the library will be closed from 21 December to 2 January, in accordance with the University shut-down period.

Alex Williams - Campus Librarian

Just a reminder to those students who have not yet returned their locker keys

this needs to be completed before the 4 January 2017. Administration staff will

continue to work through the school holidays, except for public holidays, so

keys can be handed in and a $5 reimbursement given. As per the locker

contract a fee of $20 will be invoiced for those keys not returned as

replacements will have to be cut.

All students at the beginning of the school year in 2017 will be issued with a

new locker—students may not keep their 2016 locker as they are all cleaned

out at the end of the school year. Any unclaimed items will be retained until the

end of week 1 for collection.

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Friday 16, December 2016 ollege update€¦ · Monday 30 January 8:30 am All students resume with Year level assemblies to commence the 2017 school year. Friday 16, December 2016