Galen Catholic College Newsletter Congratulations Class of 2017! · 2017-12-15 · ISSUE 19 Galen Catholic College Newsletter DECEMBER 15, 2017 Congratulations Class of 2017! Congratulations

ISSUE 19

DECEMBER 15, 2017Galen Catholic College Newsletter

Congratulations Class of 2017!

Congratulations to our 2017 Dux: Brooke Callahanwith an ATAR of 98.05

Galen Catholic College would like to congratulate all Year 12 students across the 2017 VCE and VCAL courses on their results. We are very pleased with our outstanding success rate at VCE and that a further 22 Galen students have achieved their Senior VCAL.

We are very pleased to announce that the Dux for 2017 is Brooke Callahan with an ATAR of 98.05 placing her in the top 1.5 % students in the state. We are equally pleased to report that so many students have achieved to the best of their ability and have given themselves the best pos-sible opportunity to move onto their preferred next steps in life whether that be employment, further study or a GAP

year. Galen Principal, Bernard Neal, said that the staff and Galen community are immensely proud of the efforts of the 2017 cohort. “It is really important to note that we are equally proud of all students who put in their best effort regardless of their subject scores and ATARs and regardless of whether they completed their VCE or VCAL. We are proud to have played such a pivotal role in preparing these young people over their final six years of school education.”

Mr Neal also said, “The breadth of op-portunities available to our students through VCE, VCAL and VET has ensured that the senior students at Galen have been able to tailor courses to suit their particular needs and interests. Today’s results will enable them now to step forward with confidence and a sense of achievement that opens new doors into

their futures. We wish all the students well on the next stage of their journey – Galen will always be here to help and advise them as needed, and to celebrate their future successes with them. We hope that they will continue to be as proud of their Galen heritage as we are of them.”

Galen’s overall Study Score median was 30, on par with the Victorian state aver-age of 30. We are particularly proud that in 19 VCE subjects undertaken by Galen students.

Galen had 8 students achieve ATARS of 90 or above. Galen had 26 students achieve Study Scores above 40 in individual subjects, placing all those students in the top 8% across Victoria in those subjects.

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What’s On• Mon Dec 11-15: Staff PD Week• Fri Dec 15 - Last day for staff

View the calendar online: www.galen.vic.edu.au/events

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Upcoming EventsView upcoming Galen events online via

your web browser on a computer or smartphone. Simply go to: www.galen.vic.edu.au

and scroll down to ‘Upcoming Events’.

To view the monthly college calendar, go to the ‘Calendar’ tab on the

homepage menu.www.galen.vic.edu.au/events

Uniform ShopJanuary & February

2018 Opening Hours

• Saturday 20th Jan: 10am - 4pm • Monday 22nd Jan: 10am - 4pm • Tuesday 23rd Jan: 10am - 6pm • Wednesday 24th Jan: 10am - 4pm • Thursday 25th Jan: 10am - 4pm • Tuesday 30th Jan: 10am - 6pm • Thursday 1st Feb: 1pm - 5pm

Regular Opening HoursTuesday: 10.00am - 6.00pmThursday: 1.00pm - 5.00pm

Direct Line: 03 5723 [email protected]

Year 9 STEM WorkshopsOn Wednesday 5th & Thursday 6th of December the Year 9s had the opportu-nity to participate in a variety of STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) activities which revisited numeracy and maths skills from across both semesters, introduced some coding and programming, and also provided students with some engaging problem solving and team activities. A big thank you to all the staff who supervised and lead the sessions, and well done to the Year 9s on their enthusiasm and ‘can do’ attitude.

Term 1 begins for all students on Wednesday 31st January 2018.

Galen wishes all families a safe and relaxing holiday break.

We look forward to seeing you all recharged, ready to learn and achieve

in the New Year.

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For their last practical class this year, the Hospitality students were treated to a cake decorating class with Angela Baldwin. Angela has her own specialty cake business, Little Red Robin

Cakes. She demonstrated 6 different Christmas designs for the students. The results speak for themselves.

Cupcake fun for Hospitality Students

On Thursday 7th December, the Timor Team held a Disco for the Grades 4 & 5 children from our CREW schools. We had around eighty children from across the three schools attend the superhero disco and by all reports on the night and the

feedback that followed it was a night enjoyed by everyone in attendance. We raised approximately $750 towards our funds for Abafala Catholic Primary School in Timor. Thanks to our primary schools for supporting this fundraiser.

Social Justice NewsSuperhero Disco

DO YOU LOVE CHEESE? DO YOU NEED A JOB? WE CAN HELP!Milawa Cheese Company is looking for its new intake of year 9 and 10 students wanting summer holiday work, with potential weekend work ongoing. Junior positions are available for casual work in a fun and friendly atmosphere where you will have the opportunity to develop retail customer service and food handling skills. This is a great chance to practise your CV writing and interview skills. Please email CVs to [email protected] Att: Cilla Vernon. Closing date for applications is 22nd December, interviews to be conducted from late December and training to start in early January.

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Year 9 - Lions Club AwardTalia McLaurin Year 9 - Galen Scholarship for EffortAmy RebbechiCale Patford

Year 10 Kwong Lee Dow ScholarshipNathan Chadban and Macey Gillman Year 10 - Long TanEbony Watson

Year 11 Social Justice AwardEmma Christy Social Justice Leader Certificates Year 9Talia McLaurinTulia Hutchinson-SharpT’Lea DevineTayla CoonanYear 10Olivia GambleAshlyn BearImogen QuiltyYear 11Chelsei BrightEmma ChristyJuliette HowardJessica Lewis

Year 11 Wangaratta RSL Scholarships Aidan SimonettiSarah Lyons

Year 10 – Wangaratta RSL ScholarshipImogen QuiltyGabe Watson Year 10 Female – Zonta AwardChloe Storer

Year 10 Emma Woodhead AwardMadalynn Baumanis Year 9 & 10 - Galen ScholarshipsYear 9 Mitch CarsonYear 9 Sara CopeYear 10 Nathan ChadbanYear 10 Macey Gilman Year 11 VCAL Achievement Award - Sponsored by NE TRACKS LLENChloe Robinson

Year 11 VCE Achievement Award - Sponsored by NE TRACKS LLENKate Whitten Year 11 VET Achievement AwardJacob Motha

Year 11 Nettek AwardAlex Little

Year 9, 10 & 11 - Edgars Books & News AwardYear 9 Charlotte MorrisYear 10 Chloe HutchinsonYear 11 Jayden Oats Year 10 CSU Wangaratta Regional Study Centre Academic Encouragement AwardEthan FruendSarah Dellicastelli

Year 11 CSU Wangaratta Regional Study Centre Academic Encourage-ment AwardMikayla Brenia Sports Star of the Year AwardsYEAR 9 MALE: Darcy Lindsey and Adam JordanYEAR 9 FEMALE: Molly CampbellYEAR 10 MALE: Jordan EyersYEAR 10 FEMALE: Jorja ReidyYEAR 11 MALE: Ed DaymanYEAR 11 FEMALE: Maddie O’Keefe Performing Arts Awards - Sponsored by the Galen Parents AssociationYear 9 Female: Jasmine Scholz Year 9 Male: Henry LeeYear 10 Male: Amanuael Visser & Sean Watson Year 10 Female: Antonia MaherYear 11 Male: Liam KeaneYear 11 Female: Ashlee Aylward Music AwardsYear 9 Male: Noah BarlingYear 9 Female: Talia McLaurin & Georgia Sampson Year 10 Male: Nathan ChadbanYear 10 Female: Chloe Storer & Lily Gracie Year 11 Male: Miles HuntYear 11 Female: Chelsei Bright

2017 Student Leader Certificates9.1 Jemima Kealy9.2 Jasmine Clancy9.3 T’Lea Devine9.4 Xavier Loki and Mia Einersen9.5 Kiona Gottschling9.6 Hayden Pearson9.7 Georgie York9.8 Talia McLaurin9.9 Charlotte Morris

10.1 Lewis Holland Dean & Antonia Maher10.2 Rachel Fischer10.3 Nathan Chadban10.4 Keely Tua10.5 Gabe Watson10.6 Jacob Talarico & Macey Gillman10.7 Teghan Stone10.8 Ebony Watson & Molly Nolan

11.1 Harrison McCarthy & Chloe O’Brien11.2 Nicholas Salmon11.3 Chelsea Bray11.4 Charlotte McKenzie11.5 Jessica Lewis & Bride Nixon11.6 Jasmine Carboon11.7 Jack Roach11.8 Josh O’Donohue

Year 9, 10 & 11 End of Year Awards 2017

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Social Justice Leader CertificatesYear 7:Tess WorleyJorja O’ConnorJessie NausXavier McKenzieTaylah JenkinMietta HabetsEva Gephart

Year 8:Aryan ArachchigeCaitlin Beurs-BankierMerinda BonifaceKaitlyn BroadyErin ChadbanRose DennehyKiara KendallAnnabel MartinacRegan O’BrienElla PetersenDeclan QuinMadison SaundersChloey ShallueSarah SimonettiGeorgina StallardJimi Wingrave

Social Justice AwardYear 7: Jorja O’ConnorYear 8: Erin Chadban

Student Leader Certificates7.1 Lachlan Newton & Tess Worley7.2 Tamsin Collins7.3 Matilda Paxford7.4 Molly Canning7.5 Brodie Watson & Millicent Quin7.6 Mietta Habets7.7 Emma Hughes & Eva Gephart7.8 Caitlin Somerville & Liam Simonetti 8.1 Mitchell Hobbs, Jimi Wingrave, Madison Saunders and Nate Bevacqua8.2 Breanna Arcuri8.3 Jordyn Ellis8.4 Brooke Watson & Rori McDonald8.5 Erin Chadban & Merinda Boniface8.6 Sarah Simonetti8.7 Archibald Gemmill8.8 Chloey Shallue

AWARDS

Year 7 and 8 Citizenship Awards7.1 Joel Smith7.2 Tamsin Collins7.3 Olivia McConchie7.4 Ryley Miller7.5 Jenna Woods7.6 Stephanie Van Gastelen7.7 Emma Hughes7.8 Claudia Whiley

8.1 MItchell Hobbs8.2 Breanna Arcuri8.3 Annabel Martinac8.4 Brooke Watson8.5 Bridgette Lewis8.6 Sarah Simonetti8.7 Jayelle Walsh8.8 Emily Keys

Sports Star of the Year AwardsYear 7 Male: Finn OsbourneYear 7 Female: Maya Ackroyd and Beth CopeYear 8 Male: Fraser Holland-DeanYear 8 Female: Kelsie Wilson

Performing Arts Awards - Sponsored by the Galen Parents AssociationYear 7 Male: Xavier McKenzie & Lachlan NewtonYear 7 Female: Tess WorleyYear 8 Male: Archie GemmillYear 8 Female: Brooke Watson & Madison Saunders

Centre Quilters Textiles Award - Sponsored by the Wangaratta Centre QuiltersLiliarna Murdoch & Abbey Uebergang

Edgars Books and News Development Award - Sponsored by Edgars Books & News WangarattaYear 7: Blake WolstenholmeYear 8: Merinda Boniface

Year 7 Academic Award - Sponsored by DBK Financial SolutionsBrodie Watson & Mietta Habets

Year 8 Academic Award - sponsored by Ovens Business and Taxation Services Isaac Dawson & Aleeta Carmody

Year 7 & 8 End of Year Awards 2017

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A snapshot of 2017

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Year 7 GirlsOn the 22nd of November, the year 7 girls Table Tennis team competed in the State Finals at MSAC in Melbourne. Beth, Caitlin, Yasmine and Emma all participated in this event. The first match was against Wonthaggi Secondary College. All of us tried our best and the outcome of this match was 6-0 in our favour. All of us were proud that we had a hope of progressing to the semi-finals. Unfortunately, our hope was starting to differ when we were challenged against McKin-non, with them winning 1-5 Beth and Emma won 1 point for our school when they played their doubles match. The third game we played against was ‘the blue team’, we all knew that this was our last chance to progress into the semi-finals. Beth found herself playing on one of the best year 7 table tennis players in Australia being ranked 2. Caitlin smashed her way to a close victory but unfortunately their overall skill overpow-ered us. Yasmine’s match was a very close game, it went down to the last set but she unfortunately lost. Emma used her skill and enthusiasm, but their skill shots were too much to compete with. The doubles were our last hope. Yasmine and Caitlin were unlucky. It was a quick match which ended up with them losing match. Beth and Emma we also unlucky in their match leaving the score 0-6. We all hope that we might make it to State together as a team next year. Thanks to Mrs. Belci (from Wangaratta High) and Mr. Burt for taking us to the venue and training us to this competitive level of skill. By Yasmin Budic

Year 8 Boys On Monday the 27th November the Year 8 boys team com-prising of Joe Allen, Fraser Holland Dean, Rhys Rigoni, Alex Mc Carthy, Tom Johnstone and Tom Gerrish played off in the State Final at M.S.A.C. The boys played in the first round and were successful in winning their games in the first round. Strong play by all of the boys guaranteed them a spot in the semi finals. The boys were down to the last 4 schools in the state. The first game was against Northcote High School and after strong play by Rhys Rigoni and Alec McCarthy in their singles

matches and doubles matches we were able to match it with the opposition. It was tied 3 rubbers each all but unfortunate-ly for us because they won more games they advanced to the grand final which they eventually won. It was a terrific perfor-mance by all of the 6 team members and they should all be congratulated on reaching the top 4 schools in the state.

Year 9 & 10 BoysOn Monday 27th the intermediate boys table tennis team which consist of Andrew Lindner, Hayden Pearson, Samuel Allen, Lachlan Carboon and Lewis Holland-Dean went down to Melbourne to play state table tennis. We played against 7 other teams from all around the state. We were put into a pool of 4 teams and we won the first game 5-1. We then went to verse the next team and we lost 0-6 after that we went onto the last game. If we won it we would be in the semi finals and if we lost we wouldn’t. Unfortunately we lost but everyone played really well and it was a good day.Thanks to Mr. Burt and Will Nolan for taking us down on the day.

Table Tennis State Championships

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Galen Catholic CollegeCollege Street, WangarattaPO Box 630 Wangaratta Vic 3676

Principal: Bernard NealEmail: [email protected]: 03 5721 6322Web: www.galen.vic.edu.au

For newsletter enquiries please contact the Publications & Promotions Officer: [email protected]

Who’s Who at GalenLeadership Team• Bernard Neal: Principal• Patrick Arcuri: Deputy Principal—Staff & Students• Marie Salinger: Deputy Principal – Learning & Teaching• Genevieve O’Reilly: Deputy Principal – Catholic Identity• Dom Giannone: Business Manager• Anthony Batters: Professional Development Co-ordinator• Kylie Quin: Daily Organiser• Mick Grogan: Senior School Director• Rob Walker: Middle School Director• Wendy Chuck: Junior School Director

The best way to contact Galen staff members direct is by email. All staff have email addresses which follow the formula: [email protected]

School Board• Fr Mike Pullar: Parish Priest• Colin McClounan: Board Chair• Bernard Neal: Principal• Patrick Arcuri: Deputy Principal • Dom Giannone: Business Manager• Cheryl Impink: Parents’ Assoc. Representative• Hannah Clancy: Parent Representative• Chris Dwyer: Parent Representative• Leah Waring: Parent Representative• Matthew Fraser: Parent Representative

Parents Association Executive • Jodie Sutton: President• Julie Dart: Vice President• Louine Robinson: Secretary• Carolyn Hicks: Treasurer

The Parents Association can be contacted via email: [email protected]

Members of the Board can be contacted via the office on 03 5721 6322 or email: [email protected]

13 Years

They mope through the gate,Sombre stares upon faces.Over shoulders their freightAnd shoes fastened with laces.With friends they converse,Whilst awaiting the bell,Knowing it can only get worseOnce they’re welcomed to hell.Squeaking and slamming, the lockers abused,They move to their seats with a pen in their hand.Marking paper with ink they’re rather bemused,Wishing they were any where else but in this state of remand.Through the speakers the bell rings one last blow,But they leave to school grounds knowing they’ll be back tomorrow.

Battle Although the battlefield silentAnd the dead hitherto tallied.There is some whose proclivity still violentAnd some who remain uncarriedWith salutes and services, they’re remembered,As heroes and battlers united.But some are left feeling dismembered,And some are left feeling benighted.They survive the violent conflicts,But that’s only half the battle.For it’s what the mind later depicts,That really brings on a rattle.Remember the fallen, remember the brave.But spare a thought for those whose mind a slave.

Year 8 PoetryWritten by Isaac Dawson

2/24 Battalion AwardOn Saturday 11th November the 2/24 Battalion, affectionately known as ‘Wangaratta’s Own’ held it’s annual Remembrance Day reunion and awards dinner. Every year the Battalion recognize Year 11 students from the 3 secondary schools in Wangaratta who have displayed outstanding leadership, loyalty, service of others and an excellent work ethic. This year Bridie Nixon was the deserving recipient and during her acceptance speech she expressed her heartfelt gratitude for her teachers and the opportunities Galen has provided for her over her secondary years, along with a desire to continue to work hard in her studies and give back to her community. Congratulations Bridie and all the best for your Year 12 studies.

Supporting your young person during

the holidays

Holidays can take students away from friends and their usual school supports.

Changes to routine can cause some young people to feel stressed, isolated and alone. Parent support is very important at this time.

Below is some information to help you support young people to stay in a healthy headspace in school holidays. There is also some information that may help you to identify when your young person might need some extra support and where to go for help.

Version 1 – June 2015

There are a number of ways you can support your young person’s mental health and wellbeing in the holidays:

1. Encourage them to stay connectedSocial relationships are important to your young person’s general wellbeing.

It is okay if they take time out for themselves at times, but encourage them to keep in contact with friends over the holidays. Friends can provide both play and support, and spending time with friends is also important for keeping and building on existing friendships.

If your young person is not feeling up to going out, even a phone call, email, text message or Facebook message can help them to feel connected to friends and family.

2. Encourage them to stay involvedEncourage involvement with volunteer work, hobbies, clubs or committees, or sports – these can help young people feel connected to their wider community. Participate with them when you can.

Involve them in decisions and give them responsibility at home (e.g. deciding what to eat for dinner and helping to prepare it).

Help them to identify and set realistic goals. Setting and achieving realistic goals can be incredibly motivating and can help build self-confidence.

3. Encourage physical activityPhysical activity is important for everyone’s health and wellbeing. If your young person is feeling down or finding things are difficult, physical activity may be the last thing they feel like doing. But even small activities, like walking around the block, can help relieve stress and frustration, provide a good distraction from worrying thoughts, improve concentration and improve mood.

If your young person is struggling to get active, find a physical activity that you both enjoy and can do together (e.g. swimming, playing sports with friends or cycling) and make a plan to do it regularly.

4. Encourage a regular routineGetting a good night’s sleep helps young people to feel energised, focused and motivated.

Adolescence is a time when a number of changes to the “body clock” impact on sleeping patterns and young people are more likely to have problems with sleep. Developing a sleeping routine can help. Encourage your young person to

headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health under the Youth Mental Health Initiative.

wake up around the same time each day, get out of bed when they wake up, and go to bed around the same time each night.

Avoiding caffeine after lunchtime, having a quiet, dark and uncluttered bedroom and shutting down electronic devices before bed can also help them to get a good night’s sleep.

5. Encourage healthy eating habitsEating well doesn’t only reduce the risk of physical health problems, like heart disease and diabetes, but it can also help with sleeping patterns, energy levels, mood, and general health and wellbeing.

A good balanced diet with less junk food/lots of sugars and more vegies, fruit, whole grains and plenty of water will ensure your young person has all of the vitamins and minerals to help their body and brain function well.

6. Encourage play! Devoting time to just having fun can help to recharge your young person’s battery, revitalise their social networks and reduce stress and anxiety.

Changes in activity include:• Not enjoying or not wanting to

be involved in things they would normally enjoy

• Being involved in risky behaviour they would normally avoid

• Unusual sleeping or eating habits

Changes in thinking include:• Having a lot of negative thoughts• Expressing distorted thoughts

about themselves and the world (e.g everything seeming bad and pointless).

Signs that may suggest that your young person is struggling It is normal for young people to have ups and downs. However changes in mood, levels of participation and thinking patterns which persist for more than a couple of weeks may indicate that your young person needs extra support.

Changes in mood include:• Being irritable or angry with friends

or family for no apparent reason• Feeling tense, restless, stressed

or worried• Crying for no apparent reason, feeling

sad or down for long periods of time

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Please refer to the headspace School Support Suicide Postvention Toolkit – A Guide for Secondary Schools for further guidance.

Fact sheets are for general information only. They are not intended to be and should not be relied on as a substitute for specific medical or health advice. While every effort is taken to ensure the information is accurate, headspace makes no representations and gives no warranties that this information is correct, current, complete, reliable or suitable for any purpose. We disclaim all responsibility and liability for any direct or indirect loss, damage, cost or expense whatsoever in the use of or reliance upon this information.

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Supporting your young person during

the holidays

If you believe that your young person is at risk of harm you should seek professional support from your GP, mental health service or emergency department.

Support service options• headspace centres provide support,

information and advice to young people aged 12 to 25 – headspace.org.au

• eheadspace provides online counselling and telephone support to young people aged 12 to 25 – eheadspace.org.au 1800 650 890

• Kids Helpline is a 24-hour telephone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25 – kidshelpline.com.au 1800 55 1800

• Lifeline is a 24-hour telephone counselling service – lifeline.org.au 13 11 14

• Parentline 1300 301 300

• ReachOut.com for information about well-being.

1 Recognise their distress or concerning behaviour

2 Ask them about it (e.g “I’ve noticed you seem to be sad a lot at the moment.”)

3 Acknowledge their feelings (e.g. “That seems like a really hard place to be in /I can understand why you are upset about that.”)

4 Get appropriate support and encourage healthy coping strategies (e.g “Do you need some help to handle this?”)

5 Check in a short time afterwards to see how they are going

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