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Edition 10 Term Four| 27 October 2017 From the Principal’s Desk
Warm greetings to all families!
Our Year 12 students have now completed their formal education
here at the College and last week we were given the opportunity
to farewell them at a number of official events. The Year 11 led
Assembly on Friday enabled our Year 12 class to pass on a
number of messages to our younger students, teachers and
parents, and there was a strong theme of appreciation – for their
education, for each other and for the opportunities they have had
during high school. That evening, we celebrated Mass at St Paul’s
Church, followed by the Graduation Dinner. The whole day was a
wonderful celebration of both them as young people and what we
seek to build for all of our students here at St Luke’s – good
relationships. I am personally very proud to lead a school which
has a hand in shaping the lives of such outstanding young people
and we wish them the very best for their futures.
On Monday night, we gathered to recognise our hardest working
and highest achieving students in Years 10-12 at our Annual
Presentation Night. It was an evening of celebration, in which
many student achievements were rewarded with generous prizes
from our sponsors. Congratulations to all award winners and a
sincere thank you to all of our sponsors.
Recently our College celebrated our first St Luke’s Patron Mass.
The feeling of peace in the gym as we celebrated was amazing
and the Mass gave us a wonderful insight into the man who was
St Luke. St Luke the Evangelist highlighted Jesus’ great love for
those who operated at the margins of society – the poor, the sick
and the children. His mission is our mission, we must continually
reach out to those who need us and offer our practical and
prayerful support.
At the start of 2018, St Paul’s Parish will welcome new Priests and
farewell our current clergy. Father Brian has been with us for the
last 14 months and will conclude his time here on November 20,
after which he will depart to Dongara Parish. Father Bernard will
be in Karratha until early January, and will then relocate to
Geraldton as administrator of the Cathedral.
Our new Parish Priest will be Father Ziggy, who will be arriving in
Karratha in January.
IMPORTANT DATES
Friday 27 - Saturday 28 October WAJO Maths Camp
Thursday 2 November
Year 10 Retreat
Saturday 4 November
FOSL Twilight Xmas Markets
Monday 6 November Cyber Safety Parents Evening
Tuesday 7 November FOSL Meeting
Thursday 9 November
Year 7 2018 Orientation Day
Monday 13 November
Remembrance Service
Tuesday 14 November Board Meeting
Tuesday 14 November Year 8 Immunisations
Uniform Shop
Opening Hours Tuesday 11:15am – 3:15pm
Thursday 11:15am – 3:15pm
For more information on uniform
prices, requirements or ordering
online, please check out our website at www.stlukescollege.wa.edu.au/
uniform
Alternatively you can contact Carol, Uniform Shop Manager at
St Luke’s College
Rosemary Rd, Karratha (08) 9144 1081
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The Spirit Newsletter
I would like to acknowledge both Fathers Brian and Bernard for their dedication, service and prayers in
our College community during their time in Karratha.
Recently I sent an email to all families regarding an opportunity for online music tuition. A number of
families have expressed their interest and we will now work with the Primary Music Institute to organise
suitable times for these lessons. If any other families are interested in these lessons, please email me. for
the details.
Staff at St Luke’s College have recently commenced a workplace giving program, which involves voluntary
donations by staff members to a fund which is focussed on assisting students in our College with extras
which families may struggle to provide. This is part of our pastoral commitment as Catholic educators.
Pastoral and teaching staff, along with families can approach either myself as Principal or either Deputy
Principal in order to access this assistance, which could take the form of providing uniforms, school shoes,
books or assisting with camps. If families are aware of students in our community who may benefit from
such assistance, please do contact me personally to discuss how we can assist.
Recently the College surveyed families regarding their preferences for future technology use by their
students. Overwhelmingly, families have told us that they would prefer to move to a Bring Your Own
Device (BYOD) model, rather than the College requiring iPads. Shortly, I will be writing to all families
explaining the change in more detail. Please be assured, no family will be required to incur cost for
replacing a device which is currently serving their child’s needs.
Our College will shortly be offering Special Eucharistic Minister training for interested students aged 16
and over, and staff. This ministry is an important and valuable way to serve our Parish and College
community, in distributing Communion at either College or Parish Masses and is another wonderful way in
which our students serve. If any family has a student who is interested in undertaking the training, please
contact Mrs Rhondda Tittums at the College.
This weekend, our College is hosting the Annual Maths Camp, to which we have invited our top and
aspiring Maths students. The Camp is just one of the many ways we are providing opportunities to really
strive and excel academically. Over the course of the weekend, students will have the opportunity to
participate in a number of Maths and Science based challenges, including the WA Junior Maths Olympiad,
which is a very challenging state-wide competition. There are some excellent prizes up for grabs for both
individuals and groups, thanks to the generosity of the Karratha Education Initiative. Thanks to Mr
Doherty for organising this excellent event and good luck to all competitors!
A reminder to families that I will be on leave for the whole of the 2018 academic year, as communicated
by the Board Chair during Term 3. Mr Michael Williams will be the Acting Principal during that time and I
am sure that the community will make him welcome. I must also announce that two of our staff will be
leaving us at the end of the year, to pursue other areas of their careers. Mr Aaron Pedlar, Harding House
Coordinator, is moving to Kearnan College in Manjimup as Head of Health and Physical Education and Mrs
Kogi Govender is relocating back to New Zealand with her family. Both these staff have given much to the
College in their time here and I wish them the best for their future journeys.
Finally, I would like to offer our prayers and condolences to the Dredge and Whelan families on the recent
loss of their sister. The Whelan family has a long association with the College, back to our foundation
years and I offer our College community’s prayers for the peaceful repose of their sister, Kerri.
Peace and blessings to all families.
Mrs Alanna Otway
Principal
Deputy Principal’s Address
Year 8 Immunisations
Our Year 8 students will be receiving their final immunisation on Tuesday 14 November. Your
child will receive an envelope with the relevant information and permission slips in the next week or so.
If you have any questions or concerns about this immunisation, please contact Pauline Arnold (Clinical
Nurse – School and Community Health) on (08) 9143 2221 or Email: [email protected].
Year 12 WACE Examinations
The Year 12 WACE begin on Wednesday 1 November, and will take place in St Luke’s Performing Arts
Centre. Students have been given their individual timetables - these need to be signed by students and
brought to each exam. They will not be permitted access without them.
What can parents and carers do about exam stress?
One of the best things parents or carers can do if their child is experiencing exam stress is to try to be
as supportive and tolerant as possible. We've put together a list of strategies that may help young
people to manage exam stress. We've also included some tips on how to help your child deal with
stress on and after the exam day.
Effective study and learning habits
Parents and carers can help reduce the exam stress of their child by helping them establish effective
study and learning habits:
Help your child find a quiet place to study without distractions. Make sure their table is uncluttered so
they can focus better.
Encourage your child to find out exactly what the test involves - are there past test papers they can
look at to help them understand what to expect?
Encourage your child to ask for help or ask their teacher for clarity if they are unsure of something or if
they feel confused.
Help them to make 'mind maps' to collect ideas and summarise thoughts - use bright colours to help
remember important links.
Help them to plan their study schedule early on so they have sufficient time to study. It can be helpful
to develop a clear, realistic plan of what they want to cover in each study session. Can they break it
down into small chunks?
Remind your child to take a short rest and move around in between each part of their study.
Offer help sometimes. It can be useful having someone to listen or practise with.
Healthy sleeping and eating habits
Encourage your child to stick to a routine of going to bed at a reasonable time. They need to avoid late
night TV shows or movies.
Motivate them to eat regularly and make time to have fun and exercise.
Help them to cut back on coffee or any other stimulants which they may be using, as these can
increase agitation. Encourage them to drink lots of water instead.
Remind them to take time out when they eat, rather than carrying on with study.
Encourage them to eat fresh fruit, veggies, cereals, grains, nuts and protein - they are all good for the
brain and blood sugar levels.
Encourage them to eat when they get hungry. This keeps blood sugar and hydration levels steady.
Avoid junk food if possible. It will bring a sudden sugar high which will fall away quickly, leaving a
person feeling tired.
Deputy Principal’s Address
Relaxation ideas to help your child cope with exam stress
Always encourage your child to relax before they go to bed after concentrating for long periods of
time. Activities such as reading a short story may help them unwind and sleep better.
Encourage them to go out for a walk, run or do some other exercise they enjoy.
Teach them relaxation techniques such as listening to some gentle music, getting them to lie down,
closing their eyes and taking a deep breath while visualising a calming scene such as a deserted beach.
Help your child to develop a positive mindset by encouraging them to visualise success - this can really
help with self-confidence.
Avoid rushing on the day of the exam by organising and packing everything they need to take with
them the night before.
Ideas for exam day
Talk about these ideas before exam day so as not to add to anxiety levels.
Suggest to your child that they:
Eat a good and light breakfast - something that will sustain them and help them concentrate.
Try to arrive at school or the exam venue early.
Go to the toilet before the exam starts.
Keep away from people who may agitate them before the test or may say unhelpful, anxiety-provoking
comments.
Try writing about their thoughts and feelings at least 10 minutes before the exam to free up
brainpower from focusing on emotions, so they can focus on the test material instead.
Take time to slow their breathing and relax when they first sit down in the exam room.
Skim over the exam paper, underlining key words and instructions.
Work out how long they have for each question or section.
Watch out for the wording of the questions - they need to understand and address what the question
is really asking.
Answer the questions they find easiest first to build their confidence, then as they relax more move on
to more difficult ones.
Don't worry about how long others are taking but keep an eye on the clock to ensure they have
enough time to answer the more difficult questions.
Re-read answers if possible and make any changes that are necessary - correct spelling, check
workings.
Post-exam tip
If your child is not able to do well in the exam and they feel very upset about it, reassure them that
there is always a second chance and passing an exam is only part of the story. It may be helpful to
take some time to discuss any problems they had so they can avoid them next time.
Who else can help?
You may wish to contact your local parenting help service/s for further information.
Helpful links:
Headspace - School Stress and Exam Survival
Reachout - Beating Exam stress
Career FAQs - Final year exams survival guide
Parenting and Child Health - Stress and exams
OLNA results
The results from the September round of OLNA testing have been released and the college will provide
these results to relevant families in the upcoming weeks.
Deputy Principal’s Address
SEQTA
SEQTA Engage (for parents) and SEQTA Learn (for students) have been recently activated and I trust
that parents and students alike are enjoying the ease at which information is shared. If you experience
any log on issues, please contact the Front Office - they will be able to assist you.
Presentation Night
It was a wonderful experience to witness the wonderful Presentation Night and see all the award
winners receive recognition for all their hard work over the year; it was delightful to see so many proud
family members there to witness this. Further appreciation must be shared with the students who
shared their artistic talent with the audience - we are truly blessed to have such a wealth of talent here
at St Luke’s.
Goodbye Year 12s
Finally, I wish to farewell our graduating class of 2017. Whilst I have only been at St Luke’s for two
years, I feel privileged to have worked with the Year 12 students; the growth and maturity I have
witnessed over their last two years at school has been incredible. I am sure that they will continue to
grow and impress our community. Best of luck to you all - remember to stay in touch and let us know
how you are going.
God bless,
Miss Melanie Caddick,
Deputy Principal (Year 8, 10 & 12)
Welcome to Term 4 and Week 3 already!
The Year 11 ATAR students have hit the ground running with two weekends of Revision Seminars held
in Fortescue on both Saturday and Sunday. It was fabulous to see so many students taking advantage
of the tutors who came up from Perth thanks to the North West Shelf Project: Karratha Education
Initiative. It was also wonderful to be consistently told by these tutors how studious and personable the
St Luke’s students are. Thank you, Year 11s you make me look good.
I am looking forward to spending the night on the Year 9 Outdoor Education camp this Thursday. I can’t
wait to see the camp skills and cooking prowess of the Year 9s.
I’m also fortunate to be spending Friday evening and Saturday with students at school this weekend on
the 2017 Maths/Science Competition Camp. It’s always wonderful to see students’ minds working
together using a variety of strategies to solve puzzles and conundrums.
Lastly, can I please encourage parents, guardians and friends to come along to the Surf Online Safe
presentation on Monday 6th November from 7pm. Many of the phone calls I receive from parents are in
relation to ‘social media’ issues. Paul Litherland has a wealth of knowledge on cyber-safety having
worked as a police officer in the Technology Crime Investigation Unit for the West Australian Police. He
has dealt personally with victims of crime and the offenders, so his presentation is a must for parents of
teenagers. Please ring the office on 9144 1081 to register your interest for the evening.
God bless
Miss Sharon Cusack
Deputy Principal (Year 7, 9 & 11)
Religious Education
Blessings All,
Year 12 Graduation Mass
It was an emotional time last week when our Year 12 students graduated.
On Friday 20th October, the Year 12 Graduation Mass was held at our local Parish Church, St Paul’s.
Year 12 students, their parents, family members and St Luke’s staff attended. Father Brian and Father
Bernard celebrated this special Mass for the Year 12 students, parents and teachers.
The Mass was a reverent occasion and one which we hope will stay with our now former students as
they prepare to leave secondary school and go onto further study, employment or travel.
Our prayers will be with the Year 12 students as they prepare for and sit their WACE exams. May God
help them to use their time well, and may He give them a calm mind and a real confidence as they face
this time in their lives.
Year 10 Retreat Day
Retreats are an integral part of the way each student is challenged to grow in Christian self-
understanding, to develop a life of prayer and worship, and to respond to Christ’s call to serve others.
The Year 10 Retreat will be held on Thursday 2nd November in Dampier at the Dampier Pavilion. The
Retreat day is a normal school day and attendance by all students is compulsory. Students may wear
their sports uniform and morning tea and lunch are provided. Our Retreat Days start at 9am with Mass
which will be held at St Peter’s Dampier.
If any parents would like to attend the Mass please feel free to come along, it is always nice to see our
students’ parents attend.
If you have any questions about the Retreat Days, please do not hesitate to contact me.
God bless,
Mrs Rhondda Tittums
Head of Religious Education
Important Dates Term Four
Year 10 Retreat: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Year 8 Mass: 22nd November 2017
Learning Area Updates
English
EDUCATION PERFECT - a perfect way to learn and have fun!
At St Luke’s College we use this powerful online learning platform to improve learning outcomes and
increase student engagement.
The program focuses on daily learning, revision and assessment of particular skills. Teachers set tasks
online and students gain points for correct answers. Incorrect answered questions are explained and
tested again until the correct answer is obtained, reinforcing the rule. Students can also complete tasks at
their own level ensuring that each student works to his/her own level. Teachers are able to track student
progress using data provided and give specific feedback on student extended answers. Once an
assessment is completed, students are provided with targeted remediation where they get personalized
lesson recommendations based on content they need to revise.
Dash, which has recently been introduced, is a fun, single- or multiplayer revision activity for students to
unlock after they've worked through a Smart Lesson.
Education Perfect is accessible from any PC as well as tablet or iPad devices with internet access. All the
content is built to follow the Australian and New Zealand curriculum and also includes activities in
preparation for NAPLAN testing. Parents are encouraged to have a look at the website,
www.EducationPerfect.com for further information regarding the benefits the program has to offer.
St Luke’s makes use of the bulk school package, which provides an annual academic subscription of $100
for all subjects.
Benefits of the full Education Perfect experience:
Direct integration with many Learning Management Systems
Single sign on available
Full examination features available to schools. This is the same technology used by the New
Zealand Qualification Authority to deliver digital Pilot Assessments in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Access anywhere, anytime on PC/laptop/tablet devices
Parent reporting
Live monitoring shows if students go off task onto other sites/programs
Spaced repetition
Content fully customisable
Full entry to all Education Perfect World Series Events
A recent school usage update for English reflects how students are engaging with the program:
Some recent student comments about Education Perfect:
Maddie Armstrong: "I love education perfect because I learn so much new stuff. I'm always trying my
hardest because it is fun."
Kimberley Prizmic: "This is a great way to engage kids in learning and I do enjoy it when I get going
on it."
Willem Sach: "It's pretty cool."
Prashan Wijesinghe: "It is very good."
Joshua Vernon: "I believe it is a new fun way of learning!"
Lyn Kleynhans
Head of English
643,028 questions answered
38,249 this month
13,028 logins
888 this month
2,624 hours online
200 this month
Learning Area Updates
Design and Technology
The Solar Model Car demonstration was held at the Quarter on Saturday 21 October with at least seven
cars on display. On an extremely hot day, it was pleasing to see the number of people that had turned out
to show their support. The Solar Model Car Programme is a fully funded event sponsored by the Karratha
Education Initiative through the North West Shelf Project.
It provides an opportunity for students to show off their Engineering skills in designing and building a solar
powered model car. The rewards of the winning students’ hard work through the programme is a trip to
the National Solar Model car competition, held at various cities across Australia.
Although 2017 has already produced two entries for the Nationals, it was a great opportunity to
experience what the programme offers. Other than being able to design a vehicle to specification,
students will learn how to apply many other workshop and electronics skills in creating a solar speeding
sensation.
We wish Mitchell Greensill every success on his trip to Adelaide this year and encourage all St Luke’s
College students to become part of the programme in 2018.
Mr Anand Subramoney
Head of Design and Technology
KEI Student Cyber Safety Seminar
In week 5, St Luke’s College will be hosting Paul Litherland’s Surf Online Safe as part of the North
West Shelf Project: Karratha Education Initiative. Young people between the ages of 12 and 18
make up almost 43% of all internet users, whilst over 90% of teenagers use Social Networking on a
daily basis. The online world is vastly different from how the Gen X and even Gen Y grew up and it is
a constant worry for parents to try and keep their teenagers safe and responsible online.
Teenagers have embraced the online world at full pace. With that in mind Surf Online Safe specifically
targets this age group. It is this demographic that is the most at risk and as such, it is this age group
that Paul’s effort is aimed at. This is the main reason Surf Online Safe was created.
Paul’s very informative, interactive and fun presentations are not designed to scare our teens away
from the internet, but to have them understand the risks and to observe the warning signs. Paul
shows how to use social networking safely and appropriately whilst still enjoying interaction with their
friends and peers and at the same time, taking worry away from parents.
Paul offers a wide range of age appropriate presentations which vary in content and subject matter. A
presentation is tailored to each year group, so a Year 7 session will be very different to a Year 12.
This is because each age group is dealing with varying online concerns and issues. Presentations will
be held over Monday and Tuesday, encompassing each year group individually.
“I was a WA Police Officer for over 20 years working in a wide range of different areas. I regularly
visited schools across WA conducting "Stranger Danger" talks and working with the Constable Care
program. From 2009 to 2014, I worked at the Technology Crime Investigation Unit, a section
internationally recognised as one of the leading technology crime divisions in the world. I was working
specifically with children (and their families) who were either the victims of online crime, or the
offenders themselves. I dealt personally with the victims of cyber bullying, grooming and predatory
behaviour as well as the perpetrators themselves. I came to know all too well the heartbreak parents
were going through, as well as how frustrated they were with how little care the online world seems
to show our kids. I felt driven to make change.”
A parent/guardian presentation, for both St Luke’s parents and Karratha Senior High School, will
also be conducted on the evening of Monday 6th November from 7pm – 8pm in the St Luke’s
gymnasium. Though your children would have received quite an informative and interesting session
during the day, parents receive a much more advanced and knowledgeable presentation. But don't
worry, the information presented is very easy to follow and Paul's presentation style ensures you will
leave having learnt a massive amount in only a short time, without the fear of having to know much
about computers.
Our main goal is to help parents better understand the networks and systems our teens are using and
to help them grow online with their kids. Communication is ultimately the key, however Paul also
offers some great tips and hints to help you maintain your sanity and peace of mind that your kids are
doing what is expected of them.
This presentation lasts for approximately 90 minutes, after which a comprehensive question and
answer session is held for those who would like more information. The sessions are very interactive
and at times can be fun and enlightening.
Please register your interest at St Luke’s College on 9144 1081.
St Luke’s would like to extend an invitation to the wider parent community so if you know
anyone who would be interested in attending please ask them to contact the College to
register their interest.
Careers
GREaT HOSPTIAL PROGRAM
Two Year 10 students, Ila Vaughan-Williams and Devni Wijesinghe, recently attended the GREaT Hospital
Program at Nickol Bay Hospital. Sonia Dawson, the staff development nurse, enjoyed having the students
around. Sonia said the students were very well presented and got involved in their dedicated areas. Both
Ila and Devni said the experience had opened their eyes, they didn’t realise how much went on behind the
scenes at a hospital. There will be a GREaT Hospital Program presentation for the current Year 9 students,
we encourage students to submit their applications later this term for the 2018 program.
YEAR 12 SMYL STUDENTS SBT GRADUATION
Adam Hawley and Jaymie Harris are two Year 12 students who have
recently graduated with their School Based Traineeships (SBT) through
SMYL and TAFE.
Jaymie and Adam were signed up for a SMYL Community Services
Aboriginal School Based Traineeship in Year 11 in 2016 with Jaymie
working towards a Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology and
Adam working towards a Certificate II in Engineering.
Both Jaymie and Adam were required to complete off the job training
blocks with North Regional TAFE and attend the workplace one day a week with local businesses. There
they gained hands on work experience in their industry of choice and used the knowledge learned at TAFE
and put it into practice and complete their nominated qualification.
Jaymie and Adam worked really hard for the duration of the traineeship and have now completed Year 12
with their Certificate II qualifications and great references from their host employers which will have them
well placed for apprenticeship or employment opportunities.
Along the way to successful completion, they received ongoing mentoring and support from Mia Zaknich
from SMYL Community Services. Mia is based in Karratha and was always available to help resolve
workplace or training issues and provide moral support. She kept the school and families updated on their
progress and addressed any barriers faced with the workplace. Mia continues to offer support to Jaymie
and Adam if needed, with helping update resumes and applications for apprenticeships and other
employment opportunities.
Any Year 10 or 11 indigenous students that might be interested in participating in a SMYL Community
Services Aboriginal School Based Traineeship in Year 11 or 12 in 2018, please contact Ms Potter or Mia
from SMYL on 0408 462 894 for further information.
St Luke's College thanks Mia from SMYL Community Services for her support to Jaymie and Adam for the
duration of their traineeships and looks forward to an ongoing positive relationship well into the future.
YEAR 12 SUCCESS STORIES
Our Year 12 students have come to the end of their High School chapter, we often wonder what they
will do and where they will end up. They have been role models to the other year levels, but does
anyone ask the question: What’s next? Some of our Year 12 students were keen to share their story:
Morgan Hartland
I have lived in Karratha for 9 years, been at St Luke’s College all of my high school life. I
have been a House Councillor since Year 8 until Year 11 and House Captain of Fortescue
for 2017. During Year 11 & 12 I chose the ATAR pathway with subjects: Geography,
English, Religion and Maths Applications.
I have applied for University courses at Murdoch and Curtin in areas of Forensics and
Toxicology, Nursing, Marine Biology, Architecture and Human Biology Pre-Clinical. Next
year I plan on taking a gap year, but don’t want to waste it and want to travel somewhere. Now I’m
going to Norway as an exchange student for 10 months and then coming back for University in 2019.
Glynn Shrosbree
I have lived in Karratha for 10 years. I went to St Paul’s Primary School and started at St
Luke's College in Year 8. At the end of Year 11 I was selected for 2017 Head Boy for the
school which has been a huge honour, I have enjoyed the role and working together with
teachers and students. I have part-time work at Baker’s Delight, I have been there for
quite a while, I’m now Senior Shift Manager.
During my Year 11 and 12, I chose the General Pathway, I achieved a Certificate II in Automotive and
hoping it will lead me onto future studies. I have submitted my application to the Australian Defence
Force and been successful in interviews and testings and wait patiently for the final stages of the
recruitment process. I would like to wish my fellow students all the best, I will miss you all.
Polite Kamudyariwa
I have been attending St Luke’s College since the start of 2015, I have really enjoyed my
time here. My initial goal was to take the ATAR pathway for Year 11 and 12 because I
thought it was the only way to get into University until I was exposed to other
opportunities. Becoming a nurse has always been my dream job, I attended the GREaT
hospital Program at Nickol Bay Hospital. It is a three-day work experience program,
working in areas such as Emergencies, General ward and Surgery. It was a great
experience. During Year 11 and 12 I completed a certificate in Business with TAFE, I
finished the course early in Year 12 and approached the hospital for some volunteer work.
At the start of Year 12 I knew I had to make some decisions about my future and ideally how to get
entry into University. I came across a Bridging Course at Charles Darwin University which commences
over the summer months. I have been accepted into the bridging course leading to the nursing
pathway. On completion of passing the bridging course, I should gain a minimum ATAR equivalent score
of 70 which will aid in a direct entry into University early next year. I’m looking forward to my time
ahead, it’s exciting and daunting.
Claudia Becker
I’ve lived in Karratha for 12 years and have attended St Luke’s College since 2013. Since
being at St Luke’s College I have participated in many things such as the 2014 Japan
study trip, CAD (which involved going to Perth), Woodside Work placement at Woodside’s
Gas Plant in 2015, 2016 and 2017, as well as the Rio Tinto Student Vacation program
work placement in 2016 and 2017. While at St Luke’s College, I chose to take the General
pathway to help me obtain an apprenticeship as a mechanical fitter. I selected school
subjects closely related to my interests: Building & Construction, Automotive, Materials
Design & Technology. I also completed two Certificate courses through TAFE: Certificate II in
Automotive and Certificate II in Engineering.
I have since applied for an apprenticeship with both Woodside and Rio Tinto. I have been successful
with being shortlisted with both companies. Third round interviews with Woodside and a request for a
medical with Rio Tinto, both fantastic opportunities, I am truly grateful. I’m nervous about my decision
making but I’m looking forward to exciting times ahead!
LINKING SCHOOL SUBJECTS TO JOBS
The Bullseye Charts assist students with linking school subjects to career
opportunities. These are a great help to Year 10 students who are choosing
Year 11 subjects and they are useful for teachers who have been making up
answers when asked “What jobs can (… your subject…) lead to?”
Go HERE for more information.
YEAR 11 & 12 PATHWAYS 2018
Current Year 10 students are feeling the stress of having to choose a
pathway ahead of Year 11 and 12. Ms. Caddick and I have worked closely with students assisting with
pathway options, subject selections and certificate course opportunities.
This year, Year 11 and 12 students on a General pathway have either attended a Certificate Course with
TAFE, or a School Based Traineeship (SBT) on a Monday. This will change from 2018. Year 11 students
will attend TAFE / SBT on a Thursday and Year 12 students will attend on a Wednesday. The decision
to change the days is due to a number of reasons, one being, most businesses are unable to
accommodate trainee students on Monday due to RDO days and Monday being the quietest day of the
week for students to gain the full experience of the workplace. Another positive for changing the days is
due to St Luke’s College and KSHS amalgamating TAFE days. TAFE are able to assist with a wider range
of course offerings to a small number of students.
EPIC (EMPOWERING PEOPLE IN COMMUNITIES)
The team at EPIC are often invited to our school to assist students from Year 10 onwards with resume
writing, career guidance, interview skills and mock interviews.
EPIC are a team that work closely with the community, they have grown at a rapid rate in Karratha over
the last 3 years.
The world of work is constantly changing and evolving. Most people can expect to have a diverse career
made up of a number of different occupations through their lifetime. So when it comes to employability,
what is really valuable? Is it your skills or your ability to develop skills? What about your working life and
its effect on your family, household and relationships? Have you got a plan for your career?
EPIC’s Career Centre team can help you answer these questions as well as discover new career options
through an easy career exploration and planning process. They offer one-on-one tailored advice with the
aid of specialised career guidance software and online resources.
EPIC have LOCAL information about your training and education options, the local employment market
and even who to talk to in the community to further your career. They also assist in searching for work
and preparing a winning resume.
For more information, please go HERE.
TAFE APPLICATIONS
Applications for fulltime places in TAFE for 2018 are now open.
Search and apply for TAFE 2018 HERE.
TISC APPLICATIONS
Most Year 12 students may have submitted applications through TISC to gain entry to University. The
closing date was 29th September, for those that missed the cut off date, you are still able to submit your
application at an additional fee. Go HERE for further information,
MURDOCH UNIVERSITY ENTRY
This is a great guide for current Year 12 students as well as the current Year 11 students looking ahead.
Students that are interested in the School of Arts, Murdoch University offer a Portfolio Entry using a
media portfolio for creative students to gain admission. Applicants will be assessed based on their
motivation and potential for creative aptitude, rather than by their ATAR results.
Murdoch recently had their Open Day for the Media Portfolio Prep Day, students are welcome to contact
Murdoch University School of Arts for further details call: (08 9360 6000)
Portfolio Entry to Murdoch is available for the following courses:
English and Creative Writing, Games, Art and Design
Graphic Design, Journalism
Photography, Public Relations
Radio, Screen, Production
Sound, Theatre and Drama
Web Communication
Go HERE for more information.
STATE PRIORITY OCCUPATION LIST (SPOL)
SPOL identifies occupations where there is a skills shortage. The SPOL is used to identify which courses
get the greatest government subsidies. By checking the SPOL website you can find those courses that
are likely to be a) cheaper and b) lead to a job.
To check occupations where there are skills shortages search HERE.
I’d like to wish all students GOOD LUCK with their upcoming exams, stay
calm, eat healthy and keep physically active!
Mrs Carol Potter
Vocational Education Coordinator
Presentation Night
Congratulations Navyaa!!
Recently one our Year 11 students, Navyaa Shukla, entered the Country to Canberra Competition, which
aims to provide amazing opportunities for female students from around the country to strive for
leadership. The winners have won an all-expenses paid ‘Power Trip’ in December 2017 to Canberra to
meet Ministers and CEOs, attend a Powerful Women’s Breakfast, tour Parliament, receive leadership and
public speaking, mentorship and much more. Well done, Navyaa, this prize is testament to your hard
work and commitment over many years!
Check out Navyaa’s winning submission and information regarding the
competition here:
http://countrytocanberra.com.au/
Friends of St Luke’s
Christmas Markets
Cake Stall
Saturday 4th November
3pm - 6 pm
FOSL would love some of your home baked goodies for our Cake Stall at the Christmas Markets.
Send in one of your family favourites for us to sell on the day, donations can be dropped off at the gym
from 9am.
Please label your donations, including their ingredients.
Finance
This is a general reminder to all families that school fee balances must be finalised by Wednesday
15 November 2017. Could those families who have yet to organise payment, please contact the
College urgently to make arrangements?
Need an updated copy of your family statement?
Please email [email protected] and a copy will be sent to you directly.
Click here to view or download a copy of College’s Payment Plan form, Fees Schedule or Fees Policy.
Payment of school fees can be made directly to the College via Credit Card, Cash, Cheque or Direct
Funds Transfer. Our account details for Direct Funds Transfer are as follows:
Account Name: St Luke’s College Board Account
Branch Number (BSB): 086-006
Account Number: 545 070 180
Payment Reference: Family code as per statement
If you are experiencing difficulties in paying your fees, please be assured, there is always a solution.
Please contact the College to make a private and confidential appointment with the Principal to discuss
what arrangements might be put in place to assist you in moving forward with your account, whilst still
ensuring that your child remains part of our St Luke’s community.
Warm regards
The Finance Team
Uniform Shop
The uniform shop will be open prior to the start of Term 1 2018 for any last minute school uniform
requirements. I am looking for any parent helpers over the two days, please email me if you are able to
assist, even if it’s for an hour or two. Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th January from 9am – 12pm.
