Newsletter No. 29 14thSeptember 2017

From the Principal: Mr Peter Gutteridge

Inside this issue: Principal’s Report TA Report Schedule Dr Delaney Awards Sports News Careers News Study Slam Roster

97 Robinson St HORSHAM Victoria 3400

Postal: PO Box 542 Horsham Vic 3402

Ph 03 5382 3545 Fax 03 5382 0757

Email: principal@stbc.vic.edu.au

Website: www.stbc.vic.edu.au

Dear Parents and Guardians,

St Brigid’s College hosted reviewers Helen Goode and Mark McGinnity with assistance from CEO Personnel Bill Slatter and Chris Robarts this week. The Review Panel interviewed staff, students and parents in relation to our ability as a school to achieve students’ potential in terms of learning outcomes and to provide best possible learning environments across five key aspects of schooling. These five key aspects of schooling are: Catholic School Culture, Learning and Teaching, Wellbeing, Leadership and Stewardship and finally, Community Engagement.

Today, the Review Panel with assistance from Fr. Peter Hudson, Dean Winfield (Chair of our Advisory Council) and staff members developed a 5 year Strategic Education Plan which will be presented, along with the findings of the Panel, to the school early next term.

Many thanks to the parents who spoke to the reviewers about our College and their perceptions of what works and what needs improvement.

SNOW TRIP This week 23 of our Year 10 and Year 11 students attended the annual Outdoor Education snow trip at Falls Creek. The weather continued to do the noble thing with abundant amounts of snow present which enabled our students to refine their snowboarding skills. Many thanks to Cameron Pickering, Naomi Gash, Tom Magee and Hayden McDonald for the organisation and assistance with this trip.

LEGACY PUBLIC SPEAKING Congratulations to Kyra Clarke and Annabella Fort (both Yr 9) who competed in the Regional Legacy Junior Public Speaking competition on Tuesday in Bendigo. Both girls delivered powerful performances in both their prepared and impromptu speeches with Kyra being announced as one of three winners and Annabella awarded runners-up. Kyra will now compete at state level competition later this year in Melbourne. Congratulations on your fine efforts, Kyra and Annabella.

ST BRIGID’S COLLEGE

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL Mr Dean Winfield -Chairperson (Parent Rep) 5381 1951

Fr. Peter Hudson (Canonical Administrator) 5382 1155

Mr Peter Gutteridge (Principal) 5382 3545

Mr. Kingsley Dalgleish (Dep. Principal) 5382 3545

Mr Bill Slatter (C.E.O.) 0429860411

Mrs Alison Lord (Parent Rep.)

Mrs. S Fedke (Parent Rep.) 5382 3545

Mr Tony Nield (Staff Rep.) 5382 3545

Mr John Lowes (Staff Rep.) 5382 3545

Ms Maree Becker (Minute Secretary) 5382 3545

If any families have concerns or issues, please feel free to contact a School Advisory Council Member, but we do not deal with disciplinary concerns.

Earlier this week, Josephine Bond (Year 11) attended Government House, Melbourne to attend the National Youth Science Forum. The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is a highly competitive summer school program dedicated to exposing current Year 11 students who are heading into Year 12 and are thinking about a career in science, engineering and related disciplines to major scientific institutions and researchers, so that they may make more informed choices for their future endeavours. Well done Josephine.

STAFF NEWS Congratulations to staff member, Kara Gough and husband Justin, on the recent addition to the family, a beautiful young lady, Tully Dawn. A future enrolment for St Brigid’s College.

Congratulations also to staff member, Ebony Cramer on the announcement of her engagement to Lindsay Hobbs.

SCHOOL SOCIAL Our SRC has organised our annual Social for Thursday, 21st September at the Masonic Hall commencing at 7.00pm and concluding at 10.00pm. The theme is “90s Blue Light Disco” and all attending are urged to dress up and make the night a memorable one. Students will not be allowed to leave unless parents are present to pick them up. Supervision will be provided by our staff.

END OF TERM ARRANGEMENTS Next Friday our VCAL students have organised a “Homeroom Fete Extravaganza” with all money raised being donated to the Catholic Missions. Each homeroom has devised activities for our students that will encourage participation and success. It is very important that all students attend this last day as it clearly demonstrates our Catholic ethos based in the Brigidine Tradition. It will also be a “coloured clothes” dress day.

UNIT 3&4 STUDENTS Our VCE Unit 3&4 students are reminded of the importance of the coming term break as an opportunity to consolidate their learning and to prepare for their upcoming examinations. Over the holidays we will be running a series of practice examinations which all Unit 3&4 students should attend. Many thanks to John Lowes for organizing this trial examination program and to the staff who will be supporting John by supervising sessions.

HATS A reminder to all parents and students that it is a uniform requirement for Term 4 that all students must wear an approved hat when in the sun. St. Brigid’s College approved hats are available from LOWES in the Horsham Plaza.

Yours in the community of St Brigid’s College

Peter Gutteridge

Principal

Annabella Fort and Kyra Clarke represented St. Brigid's College at the Legacy Junior Public Speaking preliminary final in Bendigo. Annabella's prepared 5 minute speech titled 'What's the Greatest Sacrifice?' was about how today's youth don't make the sacrifices that their predecessors once did. Kyra's speech titled 'The Big C' was about Cancer and what our country is doing to eliminate it. The two minute impromptu speech, which allowed only 5 minutes preparation time, was on the topic 'My Biggest Concern For the Future Is...'. Both girls spoke well and approached this topic from different angles. Annabella was awarded Runners Up. Kyra was announced as one of three winners who will speak at state level in Melbourne at the end of October.

Horsham College Bus Passes

Whilst we endeavour to provide this service to all our client schools, parents need to understand that we are not always able to meet your needs. All requests for a child to be issued a Bus Pass to travel on a feeder/shuttle/country bus need to be received by Horsham College at least 24 hours prior to the travel. Due to some of our buses being already booked to capacity it may not be possible to issue a pass. Passes can only be issued if there are seats available on the bus. Bus Coordinator can only be contacted on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Karen Barnes Bus Coordinator, Horsham College Phone: 53817265

Small Business students are running a Muffin Drive to raise money for Rachel's Wish. The yummy Cafe Jas muffins are available to order right now through to the 21st Sept. Who knew supporting small business studies, local business and our local charity could be so delicious?!!

Year 8 students went to Roses Gap and participated in outdoor adventure activities such as abseiling, rock climbing, canoeing, giant swing, pamper pole and the vertical playpen.

SHARK TANK | The VCAL Literacy students have just completed a major assessment task which required them to develop a business proposal and pitch their ideas to 'The Sharks'. Miss Schilling and Mrs Dooling were blown away by the brilliant ideas presented and the engaging way in which they put their ideas forward. Well done, Team VCAL!

Damien Barnett, Dylan Cross,

Mitch Gaulke, Jack Brennan

and Will Miller

NUTBUSH DANCING

* Horsham currently holds the Guinness World Record for NUTBUSH DANCING. * The Record was created in November 2015 when 254 Dancers danced the NUTBUSH, at the Horsham City Oval, for 5 Minutes and 15 Seconds. * A Video of the Attempt can be seen on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0CA605NS1E “Nutbush Clip” * This year, as a part of the Kannamaroo Festival, we are going to try to set a higher World Record. * The Attempt will be held on Sunday the 26th of November at the Horsham City Oval. * Dancers of all ages, from Year 2 in Primary School, girls and boys, men and women are invited to participate. Last time we had one Dancer who was 90! 1. Complete the NUTBUSH Application Form (parents to sign for U18) 2. Pay $20.00

3. Come along to at least one Dance Class to learn the right steps 4. Dance for the full 5 Minutes and 15 seconds 5. Receive your official NUTBUSH T-Shirt 6. See you ‘on the day’ for the World Record Attempt * By providing a Mobile Phone Number you will receive NUTBUSH NEWS updates. * More Information: www.nutbushhorsham.com.au

Community Emergency Management Survey 2017-2018 Hindmarsh, West Wimmera, Yarriambiack and Horsham Rural City municipalities all work together in their emergency management and planning. We’d like your point of view, to ensure we’re working on the things that worry you. Your family’s knowledge and experience are important – we would greatly appreciate you and your parents taking the time to share with us via the following survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CommEmMgt-Schools

If you would prefer to receive a paper form to complete, please contact Dianna Blake on (03) 5382 9760, or email dianna.blake@hrcc.vic.gov.au .

Survey closes September 25, 2017

Each homeroom will be running different activities from 12 to 1.30pm. Some of the activities include Lolly Pong, Golf Putting Competition, Cup Carnival Games, Photo Booth, Spin the Wheel and Frisbee Challenge etc There will food and drink available to purchase including hot chips, BBQ and Fairy Floss. The cost of the activities and food will range from 50 c to $3.00.

All monies raised will be donated to the Catholic Mission Organisation, which is the largest Catholic Aid Organisation.

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

If you would like to know more, please check out the following website:

http://www.catholicmission.org.au/

IT’S BACK!

CATHOLIC MISSION FETE DAY 2017

FRIDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 2017

A GREAT WAY TO END THE END TERM!

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

CAREERS NEWS PLEASE CHECK OUT THE WEEKLY CAREERS NEWSLETTER . This weeks topics are:

Focus on vocational training

Work for the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) straight after Year 12

Cybersecurity careers

New Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing - La Trobe University and Melbourne Polytechnic

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, Charles Sturt University

New Bachelor of Psychology (Professional Streams) at Deakin University

Mechanical Engineering and Robotics

Bachelor of Software Engineering specialising in Robotics and Smart Systems at Deakin University Upcoming Career Events

To access the Careers Newsletter go to our School Website www.stbc.vic.edu.au Newsletters

Careers News

Job Opportunity- Powercor Australia

Powercor Australia are advertising for an Apprentice Lineworker in the Horsham depot for 2018 . All applications can be submitted via the website www.powercor.com.au under the career section from 13th September. The pre requisites for the Apprenticeship is Year 11 with a pass in Mathematics (Applicants can be currently studying Year 11). More information can be found on the website, if you are interested please contact Mrs Lannen for further contact details.

JOB READY As part of the Wimmera Development Association Rural Leadership Program, a short Job Ready Program for a small number of Year 9 students has been running over the last three weeks. Ryan Shirmer, an accountant from Green & Taylor, Malinda Watson from Nuseed and Leah Davies from the Nhill Rural City Council have been leading the program. In week one the students considered what their interests were, what they were good at and they were given the opportunity to talk about their career goals (if they had any?). Ryan and Malinda also shared their own career pathways with the students. In week two it was all about the Resume! Ryan and Malinda gave the students examples of a good and poor resumes and spoke with the students about the importance of having a current resume. The students then were given the task to create a resume or to get feedback on the resume they already have. For week three Malinda and Leah covered the importance of being able to receive negative feedback and to have success in the job interview. The students participated in a number of role plays to help develop the skills required. The next step for these students is the option to participate in Work Experience next term. All the students found this program valuable and thank Ryan, Malinda and Leah for their involvement and leadership. Below are some photos taken over the three weeks.

Ryan and Malinda talking about resumes with the students.

Year 9 students Remi Hateley, Georgia Pilgrim, Gage Wright, Duncan Purcell, Harrison Combe and Sam Cameron with Malinda Watson, Leah Davies and Ryan Shirmer.

Mon 18th Sep Greater Western Athletics Carnival

Tue 19th Sep Vinnies Festival Gathering

Thu 21st Sep SRC Blue Light Disco 7.00pm-10.00pm

Fri 22nd Sep Catholic Mission Fete Day & Mass

Term concludes 2.30pm

Sat 23rd Sep—Wed 11th Oct

Japanese Trip

Wed 11th Oct Yr 7 & 8 Black Ranges Tennis

Year 11/12

Kathryn op de Coul—For her promotion of the SRC

Blue Light Disco.

Year 9/10

Darcy Hogan—For his caring nature of others.

Year 7/8

Catherine Ioelu—For her enthusiasm and

encouragement of others at the Black Ranges

Basketball.

Congratulations!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS DR DANIEL DELANEY AWARDS

TA REPORT SCHEDULE

Week/Date TA Reports released

Week 9 Sep 15th Yr 7

Week 10 Sep 22nd No TA Interviews

Week 1 Oct 13th Yr 12

Week 2 Oct 20th Yr 11

Week 3 Oct 27th Yr 10

Week 4 Nov 3rd Yr 9

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Tue 10th Oct Nicole Bell Louise Kemp

Wed 11th Oct Mel Murray Theresa French

Thu 12th Oct Mia Pretorius Claudia Moretti

Fri 13th Oct Erin Connelly Felicity Pritchard

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Tue 19th Sep Tim Lannen

Wed 20th Sep Annie Brack

Thu 21st Sep Cathy van Dyk

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