Faith - Learning - Integrity - Service - Community

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NEWSLETTER
ISSUE NO. 04 – 26 MARCH 2015
Making News
Inaugural Arts Festival
The inaugural St John’s Regional College Arts Festival was a week
-long event, held from 16 March - 20 March, that celebrated the
Creative and Performing arts within the College Community.
Harmony Day which occurred on Saturday 21 March was used as
a central theme for the week and gave us an opportunity to
showcase the cultural diversity and talents of our students.
The week began with a College Assembly featuring an Arts
segment hosted by our
Creativity Captains, Michael
Tabone and Joshua Leak. The
Assembly included a Year 8
drum performance, Year 12
music performances and the awarding of the 2014 Brother Amedy Molloy Arts
Prize and Southern Cross Art Prize winners.
Throughout the Festival students enjoyed lunchtime
performances, on the outdoor Festival Stage, while
others took part in drawing competitions in the Resource Centre. The Festival also included displays of
student work, a daily homeroom Arts Quiz and the
painting of a harmony themed community mural.
The design of the Community Mural was chosen
through a design competition run in the lead up to
the Festival. Svetlana Brillantes was the winner and her design was worked on
throughout the week.
The Festival culminated on the Thursday with an Open Mic Concert and a BBQ run by
our VCAL students. Proceeds from the BBQ went to the Make a Wish Foundation.
We would like to thank everyone who took part in the week’s festivities. The St John’s
Regional College Arts Festival will be back in 2016, bigger and better.
Tania Robinson, Assistant Learning Area Leader - Arts
5-11 Caroline Street Dandenong 3175 T: (03) 9791 3366 F: (03) 9794 5481
E: stjohns@sjcdandenong.catholic.edu.au www.sjcdandenong.catholic.edu.au
From the Principal
Dear St John’s Regional College Community,
Visit of Archbishop Denis Hart
As a part of Archbishop Denis Hart’s Pastoral visit to St Paul the Apostle Parish, Endeavour Hills, the Archbishop
visited St John’s on Wednesday 25 March.
The Archbishop had an opportunity to meet with our Middle School leaders and address them on the importance of
their role within the College as good role models of the Gospel values. He also had an opportunity to visit a few
classrooms and enjoy an afternoon tea before heading back to St Paul Apostle Parish.
We thank him for this opportunity to meet with him and for his interest in the St John’s community.
Easter Message
On Thursday of this week we as a College community participated in a Holy Week Liturgy , and we have been
throughout this Lenten season been reflecting and preparing for this Easter Season.
As a Catholic Community we celebrate the death and importantly the resurrection of Jesus. We are entering the
most significant period of our Catholic liturgical life with Palm Sunday (March 29), which celebrates Jesus’ entry into
Jerusalem. On Holy Thursday (28 March ), the evening Mass celebrates the foundation of the Eucharist, and Jesus’
example of service in washing his follower’s feet. Good Friday (3 April), the day of the Death of Jesus; Holy Saturday
(4 April), the period of waiting, the evening Mass celebrating Jesus as light of the world, and finally Easter Sunday (5
April), the Resurrection.
In Catholic liturgy, not only do we celebrate the most significant story in human history, but by opening our hearts
to these actions we can experience the saving power of God in our lives. Holy week celebrates God’s faithfulness to
each and every one of us.
SIS Interschool Division B Swimming Championships
Congratulations were extended to all students who represented St John’s in the SIS Division B Championship at the
Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre held on Tuesday 10 March.
St John’s finished 3rd overall and there were many wonderful individual and team performances. Congratulations to
our Under 21 Girls and Under 17 Girls who were Age Group Champions on the evening.
Mrs Ashleigh Holly, Ms Marina Kintzel, Mr Matthew Sorocyznski, Mr Mark Alexander, Mrs Deb Sherrard and Mr Paul
Wintle assisted and supported the squad at MSAC and in the many weeks leading up to the event with training
sessions. Also Ms Kate Jackson who volunteered to act as an SIS official on the night.
Year 12 Retreats
The Year 12 retreat was held at Don Bosco Camp Safety Beach and Lyrebird Park
Yellingbo from 11 – 13 March. The retreat was facilitated by College staff and members
of the Lasallian Youth Ministry team.
Once again the Year 12 students were outstanding on their levels of
participation and commitment to the program. The staff in attendance commented
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positively on the spirit in which the students involved themselves and the great sense of unity amongst this group of
young people. It certainly will be a highlight in the memories of our Year 12 students.
Arts Festival
During the week of 16– 20 March saw the celebration of our first St John’s Arts Festival. The theme for the festival was
Harmony Day as it falls on the 21 March 2015.
This event acknowledged our students’ artistic talents and our multiculturalism. The week began with an Arts
Themed College Assembly. During the assembly we acknowledged and awarded prizes to the winner of the 2014 Br
Amedy Molloy Arts Prize ($200) Ronica Marinas and to the winners of a community arts project with Southern Cross
Care; 1st Prize ($400): Tiamara Aledo, AQ1, 2nd Prize ($250): Collaborative Artwork by Art Club members and 3rd Prize
($150): Vivian Dao, AQ7.
Our special guest, Ms Danielle Williams MLA Dandenong, our local State Member of Parliament spoke of her own
school background. Ms Williams attended a school very similar to St John’s, a Catholic Co-educational school, and her
own passion for the Arts.
Throughout the remainder of the week various activities were held. These included lunchtime musical performances
on the main stage (setup outside the St Kevin’s Art Centre), Homeroom quizzes, drawing competitions in the
Resource Centre at lunchtime, a fantastic Media display in the Resource Centre and the creation of a new mural for
the College by our Art Club, based on a student design.
Many people contributed to the success of this event. I would like to thank all members of the Arts Faculty, student
Creativity Captains Joshua Leak, PH2 and Michael Tabone, LE2, the College Property Team, our VCAL
students and teachers. A special mention goes to all other staff who assisted in any way in organising, being
involved or just singing, dancing, drawing or painting as part of this extraordinary week.
However a special thanks must go to Mr Dion Spoljar, Mrs Tania Robinson, Mr Aaron Bailey and Ms Cara Stewart their
work in bringing this together.
Year 12 Leaders Camp
Last weekend, beginning Friday night 20 March and concluding on Sunday 22 March, the Year 12 College Leaders,
together with a number of Staff in Positions of Leadership travelled to Don Bosco Camp Safety Beach for a student
leader’s formation camp.
They worked through a number of activities to investigate their leadership styles and capacities, as well as looked at
what they hoped to achieve in the year ahead. The sessions over the weekend included Model the Way, Inspire a
Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act and Encourage the Heart. They demonstrated how they
can work together as a leadership team in the planning and preparation for the camp, specifically catering.
We have a fine group of young leaders who have great ideas to inspire and motivate the whole College community,
and the weekend further assisted and enabled them to realise their leadership potential.
VCAA Top Designs
On Friday evening 20 March at the Melbourne Museum the Victorian
Curriculum Assessment Authority (VCAA) top designs was launched. This event
celebrates the best student designs and works from the previous year’s VCE
classes which are then exhibited at the Melbourne Museum for Term 2.
St John’s Hospitality students were invited to cater for this event. It is indeed a
great recognition of the quality of our programmes, our staff and of course our
students to receive such acknowledgment.
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The launch of this exhibition saw 550 invited guests gather at the Melbourne
Museum. Upon their arrival guests were greeted by St John’s Hospitality
students, who served them a range of non-alcoholic drinks and a variety of
delicious finger foods prepared by St John’s Hospitality students.
The accolades given to our students on their professionalism, their service,
their work ethic and of course the quality of the food, came from a variety of
people on the evening, the VCAA organisers, the Melbourne Museum events
staff, Peter Rowland Caterers and most importantly from the many invited
guests.
A special thanks to the Hospitality staff Ms Sally Taylor, Mr Kees Van der Laan, Ms Karla Thomas- Baranage and Ms
Leonie Clark and of course our Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13 Hospitality students.
SIS Performing Arts – The Big Night Out Concert
The SIS (Southern Independent Schools) apart from providing opportunities for interschool sports competition,
provide a number of opportunities for cultural competition, exhibition and performance. One such event the annual
Performing Arts Concert was held on Tuesday evening 24 March, at the Drum Theatre in Dandenong.
An excellent evening showcased the outstanding talents of many young men and women from the SIS Schools, with
both individual school performances and combined school performances in Concert Band, Choir, Stage Band and
Contemporary, Jazz/Tap and Hip Hop dance styles.
St John’s hosted all the lead up rehearsal days or this event, and I thank Mr Gus Garces for his organisational work to
allow this to happen. In addition Mr Garces took on the role of Stage Band Conductor and Miss Chloe Gladstone was
the Contemporary Dance Choreographer. I also congratulate the many St John’s students who participated in this
event.
Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews
Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews are taking place this week, Thursday 26 March 3.30pm till 8.30pm (classes
conclude at 2.30pm) and Friday 27 March from 10.00am till 2.30pm (a Student Free Day).
As a College we strive to work in partnership with parents to provide the best for each student. These interviews
provide an opportunity to review student progress early in the year, to commend those students who are achieving
their goals, to assist those who may not be, and to have a discussion as to how improvement can be made.
Term One
In this, the last Newsletter for Term, I would like to acknowledge the many students who continue to provide a
positive example of all that is good about St John’s, on a daily basis. Your participation, your enthusiasm, your
willingness to assist, your leadership, your cooperation, your spirit does not go without notice.
Secondly, thank you to members of the St John’s community. The Staff, whether it is on camps and retreats, on
excursions or in the classroom, in after-hours homework assistance or extra lunchtime tutorials, on the sporting
fields/courts and pools or in any other extra-curricular activity, the staff of St John’s give generously of themselves
and their time.
I wish all the College community every blessing during the forthcoming Easter period.
Staff and students return to school on Monday 13 April for Term Two classes, Monday B in the timetable cycle.
Andrew Walsh, Principal
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Education in Faith
Love poured out on that cruel cross,
a blood offering so we might go free.
Love poured out, infusing this world
with rivers of grace and hope of rebirth.
Love poured out, and into these hearts,
who drink from a stream that never runs dry
Alleluia! Jesus is risen!
He is risen indeed!
The Christian tradition of ‘retreating’ is riddled in the understanding that to
remove oneself from the world for a while is not only refreshing from a
personal perspective but also reinvigorating and rejuvenating for the soul.
In over 20 years teaching and being intimately involved in the faith
development of young people, it never ceases to amaze me how Year 12
students in particular respond to the Retreat experience. Almost all the
students arrive at the retreat dubious; harbouring thoughts that this will be a
waste of time. In a very short time, it becomes evident, as they enter into the
retreat programme, that three days isn’t enough and we hear the cries of
“why can’t we do this for an entire week?”
To retreat, to return ourselves to a safe place, to stop for some time, to reflect, pray and play are the key ingredients
of a good retreat. We were blessed recently to take our year 12 students on retreat. As a cohort, they are an
exception group of young people who entered fully and willingly into the retreat experience and subsequently
reaped the rewards.
We are grateful to our external facilitators from the Lasallian Youth
Ministry team who led our young people throughout the programme and
invited them to be still, take stock, share and listen with open hearts and
ears as they, the students, discerned and discovered their role in this world
– both with St John's Regional College and in the wider world.
Additionally, we give thanks to Frs Declan, Dishan, Michael and Tony who
gave of their time to ensure our students were nourished in the Sacrament
of Reconciliation. Many staff from St John’s left family and home to journey with our Year 12 students and with them they brought wisdom, fun
and finesse to the entire retreat experience. Without the generosity of these men and women, essential
opportunities for our students would be missed and so we give thanks to the staff for all they do.
I would encourage you to speak with your child about the retreat experience. It was a profound and powerful
experience and the timing was perfect. The students returned to school happy, invigorated and determined to
‘prepare the way’ in their day to day lives at school and in their studies. The retreat was great because all the
people who attended the retreat are great! We were very blessed.
May I take this opportunity to wish you all Easter blessings as we conclude a very busy term and ease our way into
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the Paschal Mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection. May your Easter Sunday be blessed with the bright promise
of Resurrection Joy and may the Risen Christ continue to inspire all that you do and say in work and play.
John Rhynehart, Director of Faith and Religious Education
Student Wellbeing
Families are valuable and critical partners in the 3-way relationship
at the heart of your child’s learning and growth: students, families
and the College working together.
Families can influence and reinforce positive student behaviours
and study habits. Positive role models from a young person’s
community beyond school – sporting clubs, music groups, cultural
leaders – can help lift student expectations of what they can
achieve. And when young people and families encounter serious
problems and issues which can affect learning at school, families
connecting with community and welfare agencies can be vital in
helping students get back on track with their learning.
This is not a promotional drive for the Parents and Friends Association, though we would be thrilled to have even
more people on board and you would be very welcome.
Rather this is a call for you to be even more involved in your child’s learning, something which is more challenging,
but no less important, as your child progresses towards the senior years of their secondary schooling.
Before we discuss how you can be more involved, first the why.
Why
All families want their child to succeed at school. However, by secondary school, family involvement may be
dropping off and picking up, occasionally helping with homework, reading reports and attending Parent/Student/
Teacher interviews.
Perhaps this is because secondary schools do not feel as welcoming as primary schools; or because families feel
they have less to offer as young people approach VCE studies; or because a young person’s emerging
independence pushes the family to a peripheral, on-looker perspective.
Whatever the case, our young people will be better off with more, not less, family involvement in their learning.
Decades of research have shown us that, as your child’s first and most important teacher, families can have a
profound effect on students’ achieving:
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More successful learning
Better attendance at school
Broader and wider take-up of the opportunities offered at school
Increased motivation, higher self-esteem, stronger resilience
Lower rates or likelihood of suspension
Decreased likelihood of use of alcohol or drugs
Much lower participation in risk-taking behaviours
Much lower likelihood of involvement in aggressive or violent
behaviour
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How
Whatever our own levels of attainment at school, or our own experiences of learning, we all have areas of expertise
we can offer our child’s learning.
Sometimes this may be as fundamental as the persistence and courage to keep at it when the work is hard. After all,
this is how you have achieved in your in life!
Sometimes it may be the encouragement to seek help, and advice on the language and strategy to use to get help.
It may be going along with your child to an experience that complements the learning at school, and then talking
with your child about it. Or it may be recognising a good opportunity to talk about an experience in a way that links
with learning. Or it may be looking into the topics for your own interest … the world wide web can take you
anywhere!
Each of these needs you to know what learning is happening at school, and to be discussing learning regularly with
your child. Our hope would be that you are having these sorts of conversations every day, or at least a few times a
week, and that the conversations move beyond “Have you done your homework?”
One truly excellent method is to have your child explain to you, as simply as they
can, what they learned that day. We know that students learn 90% of what they
teach other people, so what better way to support our child’s learning, than have
them teach you.
(by way of comparison, we learn 5% of what we are told and 10% of what we read …)
You might even offer incentives:
“teach me something interesting and new and you can earn your allowance”. As parents we give allowance for
keeping bedrooms clean, feeding the pets and taking out the bins, so why not for something which can have this
great long-term benefit for learning?
If your children are having these sorts of conversations with you, then that is great. Keep it up. And if you are not yet
or if, after Primary School, these conversations have fallen by the wayside, then we strongly encourage you to get
them happening again. They are very important for learning.
And, of course, please keep accompanying your child to the Information Evenings, Performing Arts Evenings,
Futures’ Expo, Talent Quest, College Musical, College Assemblies, Carnivals … we will keep working to invite you
along when we can, and to make you feel welcome when you’re here.
On your child’s iPad, through their iScholaris app or in their Reminders list, you can find information about what is
happening in your child’s class (and what homework they have). This information is maintained by students and
teachers. And while we communicate with you via Twitter, Facebook, SMS, email and this Newsletter, every teacher
in our school would be rapt to answer an email request from their students’ families asking about what learning is
happening in their class.
By these means, you can keep up to date about what your child is learning.
In this piece, I have encouraged you to be more involved in your child’s learning, but this is not a one-way street. I
am sure you have ideas for how we can make you feel more welcome and more involved in our College life. While
the type of involvement which has the greatest impact on a child’s learning is the family interacting with their child
at home, you may wish to share – or challenge us to take up – ideas you have for further opportunities for parent
involvement at St John’s.
If you do, please write to me at sbourbon@sjcdandenong.catholic.edu.au
As we conclude our term with Parent/Student/Teacher interviews, it is timely to emphasise that this 3-way
relationship we form can be hugely influential in the learning success, and in the flourishing, of your child. This
remains our challenge and our opportunity as, families and the College, we continue to work together.
Stephen Bourbon, Deputy Principal - Students
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Bullying
On Monday 2 March, all students completed a pastoral care lesson
on the issue of bullying.
Students were able to access multiple resources on appropriate
strategies to counter the act of bullying including the Australian
Government’s Bullystoppers and Bullying. No Way! initiative, the
Lasallian Foundation’s KidsHelpLine website and headspace (for
families’ information, all the links can be found below).
After researching key questions about identifying the different
types of bullying, and how best to respond to these situations –
both for when bullying happen in our Community, and when
bullying is experienced or observed outside the College – students then worked in small groups to create a short
interactive digital presentation to demonstrate their research.
These presentations were made to homerooms on Monday 16 March, and students presented their understanding
of bullying and what can be done to support the person being bullied and to bring a stop to bullying.
All of our students at St John’s have the right to feel safe, comfortable and confident to achieve their best. And the
rest of us – teachers and students – have a responsibility to ensure that when this sense of safety is at risk, we
respond promptly, sensitively and well to support our young person in need.
By researching bullying in our Pastoral Programme, and emphasising how we can respond to it through the
research task, the College seeks to demonstrate to our young people what they can do when the need help.
Here are the information websites as previously mentioned:
http://bullyingnoway.gov.au/resources/pdf/bnw-info-sheet-key-messages.pdf
http://www.headspace.org.au/media/357158/bullyingparentsfactsheetweb.pdf
http://www.kidshelp.com.au/kids/information/hot-topics/bullying.php
http://au.reachout.com/how-to-stand-up-against-bullying
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/bullystoppers/Pages/studentbullied.aspx
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/bullystoppers/Pages/studentwhy.aspx
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/bullystoppers/Pages/studentbully.aspx
Denis Palanci, Student Wellbeing Co-ordinator
Leadership Camp
On the weekend of 20-22 March, our Senior College Student Leaders came away from their study, part-time jobs,
families and friends, and participated in our Student Leaders Formation experience.
This year we focussed our learning and formation as leaders around 5 key leadership themes:
Model the Way
Inspire a Shared Vision
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Challenging the Process
Enabling Others to Act
Encouraging the Heart
Below you can find a brief exploration of these themes, from the leadership resource material which informed our
learning (http://www.studentleadershipchallenge.com)
While our student leaders have already been hard at work this term, seizing a range of leadership opportunities, the
Leadership Formation weekend has enabled students to sharpened their focus on what they wish to achieve this
year, including how they will work with their teams of Middle Years Leaders, and how they will get the most out of
the relationships with their staff mentors.
Stay tuned next term to hear more from our impressive student leaders, as they continue their journey.
The most important personal quality people look for and admire in a leader is personal credibility. Credibility is the
foundation of leadership. If people don’t believe in the messenger, they won’t believe the message. Titles may be
granted but leadership is earned.
Student leaders Model the Way by finding their voice and affirming shared values.
Leaders are driven by their clear image of possibility and what their community could become.
Student leaders Inspire a Shared Vision by envisioning the future and enlisting others in a
common vision.
Leaders gaze across the horizon of time, imagining the attractive opportunities that are in store
when they and their community arrive at a distant destination.
Leaders passionately believe that they can make a difference. They have a desire to make
something better than it is today, change the way things are, and create something that no one
else has ever produced.
Leaders venture out. Those who lead others to greatness seek and accept challenge.
Student leaders Challenge the Process by searching for opportunities and by experimenting, taking risks, and
learning from mistakes.
Leaders are pioneers—they are willing to step out into the unknown. Leaders know well that this
involves experimentation, risk, and even failure. Experiments don’t always work out as planned.
People often make mistakes when they try something new. Instead of trying to fix blame for mistakes, leaders learn from them and encourage others to do the same. Leaders understand that
the key that unlocks the door to opportunity is learning, especially in the face of obstacles. As
weather shapes mountains, problems shape leaders. Leaders are learners.
Leaders know they can’t do it alone. Leadership is a team effort.
Student leaders Enable Others to Act by fostering collaboration and strengthening others.
Collaboration is the master skill that enables teams and partnerships to function effectively. So
leaders engage all those who must make the project work and, in some way, all those who must
live with the results. Leaders make it possible for everyone to do extraordinary work.
At the very heart of cooperation is trust. Leaders help create a trusting climate. They understand
that mutual respect is what sustains extraordinary efforts. When leadership is understood as a
relationship founded on trust and confidence, people take risks; make changes; and keep
programs, organizations, and movements alive. Without trust and confidence, people do not take
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risks. Without risks, there is no change.
The climb to the top is arduous and long; people can become exhausted, frustrated, and disenchanted. They’re often
tempted to give up. Genuine acts of caring uplift the spirits and draw people forward.
Student leaders Encourage the Heart by recognizing contributions and celebrating values
and victories.
Exemplary leaders set high standards and have high expectations of their communities. Leaders
also expect the best of people.
Part of the leader’s job is to show appreciation for people’s contributions and to create a climate of
celebration. Encouragement can come from dramatic gestures or simple actions. Leaders know
that, in a winning team, the members need to share in the rewards of their efforts letting everyone know that “We’re
all in this together.”
Stephen Bourbon. Deputy Principal - Students
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Carnevale Time!
In Italian class we have been learning about Carnevale. Carnevale is a
major festival celebrated all throughout Italy, but the biggest and most
extravagant one is in Venice.
Carnevale is a time for people to wear divine and fancy clothes with
beautifully designed masks. It is a time for people to go “all out” before the
Lenten period begins. Carnevale celebration lasts for one week before Lent
begins.
This one week festival is celebrated throughout the streets of Italy with their
most well-known characters like Arlecchino, Pulcinella, Pantalone and
Colombina.
In class we have been making Carnevale masks, we used things like sequins, glitter, feathers and paint. By making
these masks, people were allowed to express their inner Carnevale. Everyone’s mask looked really unique and well
designed. It was really good to see all the different designs and colour used.
Tiamara Aledo AQ1
Year 8 Italian students have been learning about the festival in Venice, Italy
“Carnevale”.This event is held every year in the week leading up to Lent and
fasting.
During class, we learnt about the characters and costumes of Carnevale and
how people wear masks to hide their identity allowing them to interact with
others more freely. As part of our learning experience we researched designs
of different masks and then made either an eye mask or full faced mask.. We
could decorate our masks with different types of sequins, glitter and a variety
of feathers.
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All of the masks we made were fantastic, they were colourful and so creative.
Nakhita Roytash, MO6
In our Year 8 Italian class, we have been learning about Carnevale and its
significance in the Italian culture.
Carnevale is a festival in Venice occurring every year before Lent for a week
and is celebrated by a massive parade. People dress up in extravagant,
over-the-top outfits and masks during this time and everybody is laughing,
happy and just having a great time. A huge part of Carnevale is the
masquerade ball, you would be quite astonished at the uniqueness and
creativity of the masks that are showcased at Carnevale.
As part of our curriculum, our class made Carnevale masks. This was a fun
activity and everybody had fun getting into the arts and craft. There was a
wide range of different designs and it was nice to see the different personalities shown through the masks.
All in all, I would say that Italian class was fun and it was a very productive lesson.
Alek Garang, LE3
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Top Design
Late last year Graduates’ Restaurant was approached by the Victorian
Curriculum Assessment Authority, VCAA, to provide the catering for 550
people for the launch of the ‘Top Design - Season of Excellence 2015’.
This was a huge honour to be selected from so many schools that offer
VET Hospitality.
This event took place last Friday, 20 March at the Melbourne Museum –
Carlton Gardens. The exhibition launch is the official opening of a
presentation of works created by art, technology, design, multimedia,
film, dance, drama and music students from across Victoria. This was a
very prestigious invitation for our students
and College.
The combination of Year 11,12 and Certificate III and IV students (Kitchen Operations,
Patisserie and Front of House) very successfully catered for the 550 people that attended.
It provided an invaluable opportunity for our students’ to apply their Hospitality skills and
knowledge as well as an opportunity to work under the supervision of one of Melbourne’s
leading caterers – Peter Rowland.
A fantastic day was had by all; the students were amazing and were commended for
being ‘one of the best Top Design student caterers that the they have had at the
Museum’.
Karla Thomas-Baranage, Sally Taylor and Kees Vanderlaan - Graduates’ Restaurant
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March Madness
On Monday 23 March the Year 7 students attended a Disco organised and hosted by Year
12 VCAL students. The disco theme was “Come along as your Favourite Character” from
fictional characters, favourite actors or artists.
To promote the event and encourage the Year 7s to attend, the VCAL students dressed as
their favourite character and attended STEP classes to hand out entry slips to the Disco.
On the night, teachers and students walked in amazed at the set up and decorations put
up by Year 12 students. As Aidan, the DJ for the event (known as DJ Shadow) played a
few mixes to get the crowd pumped and excited for the night, the VCAL
students undertook tasks within the St Paul Apostle Centre to contribute to the Disco.
The Year 7 students were given the opportunity to show off their best dance moves,
wear their finest costumes and most importantly have fun! Prizes were awarded for best
dressed, best dancer and being the life of the party. Congratulations to winners on the
night.
The March Madness Disco for 2015 was a huge success and we thank the students for
attending and being so enthusiastic.
The Year 12 VCAL Class
Dance Excursion – The Ballet
On Tuesday 17 March both Year 9 and 10 Dance classes got an insight into the Australian Ballet at the Arts Centre,
Melbourne.
Students got an insider’s look into the life of an elite dancer. They were able to watch the dancers take a ballet
class on stage, progressing from the barre to more difficult floor work and finishing with jumps and leaps, a daily
ritual for all the dancers within the Company. Our students also got to experience watching a one-on-one private
class with the principal dancers receiving direction from the choreographers as they rehearsed for their upcoming
show ‘Giselle.’
Overall the students were in awe of the beautiful technique, discipline and flexibility these dedicated dancers
demonstrated throughout the session. It was a unique behind-the-scenes experience of what it takes for a dancer
to prepare for a professional performance.
Tamara Hughes, Dance Teacher
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Brother Amedy Molloy Art Prize 2014
Congratulations to Ronica Marinas, who was awarded the 2014 Brother Amedy Molloy
Art Prize for her photograph. Ronica was presented with her prize and $200 prize money
at the College Assembly last week.
This is the 3rd year that the award, named for our
founding principal, has been awarded.
Ronica’s photograph will nowbecome part of the
St John’s Regional College Art Collection and
displayed at the College.
Cara Stewart, Marketing Director
Italian Tour
On Saturday 21 March 17 students from St John’s accompanied Mrs Francesca De Francesco, Mr Quentin Smith
and Ms Jessica Madafferi and two Vita Italian Tour Company staff on a tour of Italy.
Students will experience a mixture of sightseeing in Rome, Pompeii, Pesaro, Urbino, San Marino, Assisi, Siena,
Florence, Pisa, Venice, and Murano. They will also participate in five morning language classes at “Ladiesis
Language and Art School" and stay seven nights with local families in Pesaro in the region of Le Marche.
We would like to thank these 17 students, their families and Ms Jessica Madafferi for their amazing commitment in
pursuit of educational and cultural experiences. Thank you also to Mr Andrew Walsh, Ms Cath Sheahan, Ms Nicola
Botha and Ms Janet Stefancik and to Vita Italian Tours for their much appreciated support.
We look forward to hearing about all the amazing experiences on the return to the College next term.
Joe Sirianni , Learning Area Leader - Languages
Winning Artworks
Congratulations to Nicole Koltai, DE3 and Benjamin De Silva, MO6 whose artworks were chosen to be part of the
Catholic Education Week 2015 – Visual Arts Exhibition.
The exhibition is a prestigious event which features works from students from catholic schools across the state.
Nicole Koltai, DE3
Benjamin De Silva, MO6
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Arts Week
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Sport
SIS Swimming Carnival
On Tuesday 10 March St John’s Regional College was represented by 42 students and 6 staff in the SIS Division B
Swimming Carnival at MSAC.
In preparation for the event, team members undertook training twice a week commencing in February as well as a
whole team practice on Wednesday before the Carnival.
Each and every swimmer is to be congratulated for their efforts on the night. The enthusiasm and willingness to
participate was overwhelming and each person represented St John’s so well.
Overall St John’s finished in 3rd place behind Cornish and John Paul College. Our under17’s and under 21’s girls did
particularly well finishing top of their age groups and first in their relays!
A few special thank-you’s must go to the following for all the hardwork and efforts put in prior to and at the event.
Estelle Fricot (PH3), Jackie Crawford (CO4), Ms Kate Jackson, Ms Deb Sherrard, Mr John Beasey, Ms Michele Trussler,
Mr Matt Soroczynski, Mr Mark Alexander, Ms Marina Kintzel and Mr Aaron Bailey.
Well done SIS Swimmers!
Ms Ashleigh Holly, Coordinator of Sport and House Activities
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SIS Sports Results
Round 4
Intermediate
Boys Handball - St John’s defeated Padua - Mornington 16 to 4
Girls Handball - St Peter’s West defeated St John’s 6 to 11
Girls Volleyball - St John’s defeated Flinders 2 sets to 0
Boys Cricket - John Paul College defeated St John’s 8/122 to 7/147
Senior
Girls Basketball - SFX Beaconsfield defeated St John’s 57 to 11
Girls Soccer - SFX Beaconsfield defeated St John’s 5 to 1
Boys Soccer - bye
Senior Boys Cricket - bye
Round 5
Intermediate
Boys Handball - St John’s defeated John Paul College 16 to 14
Girls Handball - Padua Rosebud defeated St John’s 8 to 11
Girls Volleyball - Padua Rosebud defeated St John’s 3 sets to 0
Boys Cricket - St John’s defeated St Peter’s West 5/83 to 10/73
Senior
Girls Basketball - bye
Girls Soccer - bye
Boys Soccer - St John’s defeated Nazareth 4 to 3
Senior Boys Cricket - St Peter’s West defeated St John’s 10/64 to 2/173
Career Pathways
In this edition of Career Pathways we begin with an important reminder about recent changes in the way
secondary school students can apply for a Tax File Number. We also have a focus on interesting courses and
developments at Deakin, Swinburne and Monash Universities; this includes courses in Medical Imaging,
Entertainment Production, Sports Physiotherapy, Environmental Management, Psychology and also Health
Sciences.
There is also some news about great holiday programs at La Trobe, Melbourne and RMIT
Reminder—Year 12 Students interested in Medicine/Dentistry need to sit the UMAT.
Registrations close Friday 5 June. Test date is Wednesday 29 July 2015.
Changes in Applying for a Tax File Number (TFN)
Until recently, schools could assist students to apply for a TFN. This is no longer the case. Students now apply for a
TFN online and have their identity verified in an interview at a participating Australia Post Office. To apply and to
find out about participating Post Offices: www.ato.gov.au, and search for QC27248.
NOTE: Not only do students need a TFN if employed, Year 12 students need a TFN when they accept an offer of a
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university or VET place in January 2016.
Deakin University News
New courses
The B. Medical Imaging commenced this year at the Geelong Waurn Ponds campus. Also
known as Medical Diagnostic Radiography, the course assists the development of the
knowledge, skills and clinical expertise that enable you to practice as a registered
diagnostic radiographer.
You could work in a hospital, private radiography practice or health department in areas of
general radiography, digital vascular imaging, computed tomography (CT), general
ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
There is a shortage of medical imaging practitioners in rural and regional Australia, and you
could also work overseas. The Clearly-In ATAR for the course was 68.55. Prerequisites are:
3/4 English, one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and Maths Methods or Specialist Maths. Also check out RMIT B.
Applied Science in either medical imaging, nuclear medicine or radiation therapy and Monash B. Radiography and
Medical Imaging. Medical sonography is a related career which you may also wish to explore.
The B. Entertainment Production is an innovative program providing the opportunity to become an organiser and
manager of entertainment in a broad range of professional settings. The entertainment industries (media, arts,
sports, museums and galleries, festivals and music) are important and expanding fields of social and economic
activity. The course prepares you for a career in cultural production and programing through innovative learning
and work experience. You can also choose a complementary area of study to hone your talents and learn more
about how entertainment is made. All students undertake an industry placement. The ATAR this year was 62.30; the
only prerequisite subject is 3/4 English (any).
Interested in sports physiotherapy?
Have you considered clinical exercise physiology as being a more suitable pathway
than Physiotherapy? “Where physiotherapists assist people with movement disorders
using techniques to assist muscles and joints to move to their full potential, clinical
exercise physiologists use exercise to prevent and rehabilitate disease and injury in
the community”. Deakin
University has released a fantastic video giving an overview of their Clinical Exercise
course- http://tinyurl.com/lrnarcu
Interested in the Environment?
Whether you’d like to conserve animals and plants for future generations, study diverse
marine and freshwater ecosystems or contribute to environmental management and
sustainability, Deakin’s environment courses offer a range of great choices.
The B. Environmental Management and Sustainability (Burwood campus) focuses on
finding solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental problems (eg water
management solutions)
The B. Wildlife and Conservation Biology (Burwood) focuses on looking at solutions to wildlife and conservation
issues - examine wildlife ecology and research, landscape and
vegetation management, and biodiversity conservation and management.
The B. Marine Biology (Warrnambool) focuses on how marine organisms interact with their living and non-living
environments and how marine ecosystems function.
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The B. Fisheries and Aquaculture (Warrnambool) focuses on fisheries resources
management, aquaculture management, and fisheries biology with a focus on
sustainability.
Have you Considered a Career in Forensic Science?
Then you should attend the next Forensic Science Careers Information Day on
Wednesday 1 April, at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM),
Southbank. Work at the VIFM includes:
Forensic pathology, Clinical forensic medicine, Medico-legal death
investigation,
Paternity testing, Forensic science services, Preparing coroners reports,
Offering expert opinions on a range of issues. You will receive information on careers in the industry.
There are limited spaces available so you will need to register quickly.
For more information and to register, go to http://www.vifm.org/about-us/careers-at-vifm/
SWINBURNE NEWS
Law– Swinburne introduced a law degree this year. Its focus is on commercialisation,
Intellectual Property, and technology transfer. The Clearly-In ATAR was 91, with 71
students commencing this year. A number of double degrees are also on offer – with
arts, business, engineering and science.
Engineering – In engineering, Swinburne has a high employment rate, particularly in civil engineering. A new
degree commencing at Swinburne is in construction engineering.
Psychology – At Swinburne, many psychology students look or work after completing their three-year degree,
without pursuing post-graduate study.
Graduates have many skills: they can source, sort and evaluate information, apply psychological theory,
communicate information in a logical way, can formulate research questions, collect, analyse and interpret data.
These skills are often used to get a job, in community services, (counselling, welfare, child protection, corrections,
disability, youth), in business (market research, public relations, human resource management), in education
support, health services and in graduate programs (eg Bureau of Statistics, Customs, ATO Defence, Immigration).
Physics research – Swinburne is very highly regarded in world research in physics (in the top 75 universities in the
world, in fact).
National institute of Circus Arts – An unusual area of study, located in Prahran;
many graduates are currently working for Cirque du Soleil.
Autism – In April, Swinburne is launching a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course)
about autism. It is designed for parents, families and carers living and working with
individuals with autism.
The MOOC is a free online course using scenario-based learning to support, guide and share experiences from
parents and experts in the field. Email autism@swinburne.edu.au for information.
Monash University News
Pharmacy at Monash – a new initiative from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Young
Alchemists Club aims to bring together high achieving students who demonstrate a keen interest in the physical
sciences.
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Get an opportunity to do hands-on experiments in the Monash labs, automatic enrolment in Monash seminars,
tutoring in VCE, and VIP access to the annual Open House.
To register: www.monash.edu/pharm/future/outreach
New Health Sciences Degree – In this three-year degree you can specialise
in one of these areas: Public health, human services, emergency health and
paramedic practice and radiation sciences.
Those who complete this degree will be eligible for a range of Masters by
coursework degrees no longer than 1.5 years in length. For info: register for the ‘at Monash’ seminar on Tues 19 May
at www.destination.monash.edu/at-monash/.
Visit Some Universities During the April Holidays
Visit La Trobe University
If so, attend Experience La Trobe. You will attend workshops, lectures and seminars of your choice to find out about
career options, areas of study, pathways and student life while parents can participate in a special 'parents program'.
To view the event program/register, follow the links: Melbourne Campus, Thursday 9 April and Bendigo Campus, Friday 10 April. Experience La Trobe is offered across all five campuses with Melbourne and Bendigo running two
events throughout the year (April and July).
Check Out the University of Melbourne
You are invited to explore the Parkville campus and find out about the range of study options
available. Hear from current students, attend tailored sessions to learn more about entry requirements, Access Melbourne, course structures and other opportunities at Melbourne.
A tour of the Southbank campus (VCA) is also available.
Event for Year 10 - 12 students on Friday 10 April and 10 July. Information on 13 63 52 and to
register go to www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/a-day-at-melbourne.
Science in the City, RMIT
You and your parents will be able to learn about the science programs on offer
at RMIT, which include biology,
biotechnology, chemistry, environmental science, food science,
nanotechnology and physics. You will also be able to undertake a laboratory
tour at the City Campus and speak to lecturers about how you can broaden
your career options and give yourself a competitive edge. The event will run
Monday 30 March. There are limited spaces, so register now http://
www.rmit.edu.au/appliedsciences/discover
Bruce Topham, Career Pathways Coordinator
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Notices
Student Absences
If your child is late or absent, please communicate this information to the College via:
PHONE on 9791 3366 or
SMS 0429 129 407 or
EMAIL: absence@sjcdandenong.catholic.edu.au
Uniform Shop
The College Uniform Shop will be closed in the first week of the term break. It will open again the second week of
Term break on Wednesday 8 April from 12.30pm - 4pm.
A reminder ALL students full winter uniform is required by Monday 27 April, after the ANZAC Day weekend.
The College Uniform Shop now has black leather belts available $14 and have layby facilities.
Lenten / Easter Timetable
Holy Family Doveton
Holy Thursday 2 April -Mass, 7pm (English), 9.30pm (Spanish). Followed by prayer at Alter Repose
Good Friday 3 April - Stations of the Cross 10am (English), 12.30pm (Spanish), Passion Service 3pm
Easter Vigil 4 April - Mass 7.30pm (English), 10.30pm (Spanish
Easter Sunday 5 April - 7am (Spanish followed by breakfast), 9.30am and 11am (English, no breakfast)
St Anthony’s, Noble Park
Holy Thursday 2 April - Mass of the Lords Supper 7.30pm.
Good Friday 3 April - Stations of the Cross at 11am, Passion Service 3pm, Evening Prayer 6.30pm
Sat 4 April - Morning Prayer 10am, Easter Vigil Mass 7.30pm
Easter Sunday 5 April - Mass 8.15am, 9.30am, 11am
St Kevins, Hampton Park
Holy Thursday 2 April - Mass of the Lords Supper 8pm
Good Friday 3 April - Stations of the Cross 9am, Passion of Our Lord 3pm
Easter Vigil 4 April - 8pm
Easter Sunday 5 April - Dawn Mass 6am, 9am and 11am
St Mary’s Dandenong
Good Friday 3 April - Stations of the Cross 11am (Dandenong Park, Pultney Street), Passion Service 3pm
Holy Saturday 4 April - Reconciliation 9.30am - 11am, 1pm Blessing of food (Polish), 8pm Vigil Mass
Easter Sunday 5 April - Mass 8.30am, 10.30am, 12.30pm (Polish)
St Paul Apostle, Endeavour Hills
Holy Thursday 2 April - Mass of the Lords Supper 7.30pm
Good Friday 3 April - Stations of the Cross 10am, Passion Service 3pm, Prayers at the foot of cross 7pm
Holy Saturday 4 April - 7.30pm
Easter Sunday 5 April - 9am and 11am
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St Gerards, Dandenong North
Good Friday 3 April - Stations of the Cross 2pm, Passion Service 3pm
Holy Saturday 4 April - Easter Vigil Mass 10pm
Easter Sunday 5 April - 8am, 9.30am (Latin Mass) and 11am
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Calendar
Thursday 26 March
Canteen “Orders Only” Day
Year 7-12 P / S / T Interviews 3.30pm - 8.30pm
Classes conclude at 2.30pm
Friday 27 March
Term 1 Concludes
Student Free Day
Final Day for First Semester Applications for Tuition Fee Concession Relief
Year 7 - 12 P / S / T Interviews 10am - 2.30pm
Monday 20 April - Tuesday 21 April
PreCAL Urban Camp
Friday 24 April
ANZAC Day Ceremony
Saturday 25 April
ANZAC Day
Monday 27 April
House Cross Country
Sunday 29 March
Palm Sunday
Tuesday 28 April
College Board of Management Meeting
Monday 30 March - Thursday 2 April
Administration Office Closed
Wednesday 29 April - Thursday 30 April
Year 10 Mock Interviews
April
May
Friday 3 April
Good Friday
Saturday 2 May
Musical Rehearsal 12-4pm
Saturday 4 April
Holy Saturday
Tuesday 5 May
St John’s Day
Sunday 5 April
Easter Sunday
Daylight Savings Ends
Saturday 9 May
Monday 6 April
Easter Monday
Italian Study Tour return
Tuesday 7 April
Administration Office Opens
Saturday 11 April
Monday 13 April
Term 2 Commences
Saturday 18 April
Sunday 10 May
Mothers Day
Tuesday 12 May - Thursday 14 May
NAPLAN Year 7 and 9
Saturday 16 May
Sunday 17 May
Ascension Sunday
Friday 22 May - 23 May
Rock ‘n’ Roll High School
Sunday 24 May
Pentecost Sunday
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Faith - Learning - Integrity - Service - Community

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