Newsletter No 36 22nd Nov 2018 - St Brigid's College · Thu 29th Nov Rachel Dunn Joan Velthuis Fri 30th Nov Lee O’Grady Michelle Stehn Mon 3rd Dec Michelle Cross Treena Hogan Tue

Newsletter No. 36 22nd November 2018

From the Principal: Mr Peter Gutteridge

Inside this issue: Principal’s Report Dr Delany Awards Calendar of Events Library News Careers News

97 Robinson St HORSHAM Victoria 3400

Postal: PO Box 542 Horsham Vic 3402

Ph 03 5382 3545 Fax 03 5382 0757

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.stbc.vic.edu.au

Dear Parents,

The season of Advent is almost upon us and it is very timely to reflect on this important season of the Church’s Liturgical calendar with the understanding that Christmas is around the corner. As parents, we can reflect on the greatest gift of all – human life in the form of our own children. And we may ask, “How can a gift that is so wonderful cause such anxiety?” We are comforted by the thought that we are doing our best and that the gifts should be enjoyed!

OVERSEAS TRAVEL

Best wishes and safe travel to our students and staff member, Kara Gough as they journey overseas to Cambodia to assist the Cambodian people in a range of different activities. I commend the Year 12 students for pursuing this adventure rather than “schoolies” activities. Good luck.

HEADSTART This has been a very busy time for the students and staff with our Year 12 students completing their external examinations, our Year 11 and Year 10 students preparing for and undertaking their examinations. On Monday, 3rd December we begin the HEADSTART program for all students undertaking VCE study next year. This is a change from previous years where the entire school participated in this program. The reason why Years 7 – 9 are not participating in this program is to balance the time available in both Semester 1 and Semester 2 for these students to complete the academic program set out at the commencement of this year.

2019 SCHOOL MUSICAL. We are very excited to officially announce that in 2019 St Brigid's College will be bringing the much-loved story

of The Wizard of Oz to the stage!

For VCE 2019 students this program will establish the tone, expectations and procedures in readiness for entry to VCE, and are therefore a requirement for all VCE students 2019 to attend. Teachers will outline the required holiday homework that needs to be completed prior to their return in 2019.

STEAM

Initial preparation is underway for the commencement of our STEAM centre building throughout 2019. Over the weekend works will be undertaken to convert the Performing Arts Room into our Woodwork room with our Performing Arts moving into Rooms 31 and 32 next year. We are eagerly awaiting the confirmation of our builder from Catholic Capital Grants and will notify all as soon as this information becomes available.

ST BRIGID’S ADVISORY COUNCIL

At last night’s Advisory Council meeting it was requested that we seek two further representatives from our parent body to become members of our Advisory Council. The tasks of the Advisory Council include:

assist with the preservation and promotion of the school’s Catholic ethos and culture

provide informed advice to the school’s Governing Authority

contribute to the development of the school vision

develop and monitor school policy in line with the school vision

recommend school policy to the Governing Authority for ratification

monitor and offer advice in relation to the school’s budget

assist with planning for the present and future operating of the school

participate in the appointment of the principal and staff, as requested by the Governing Authority

assist with promoting the school and Catholic education generally in the local community

participate in regular school advisory council formation activities

There are generally 8 meetings throughout the year which occur on the third Wednesday of each month commencing at 7.00pm at St Brigid’s College. I have included in this newsletter a parent nomination form.

WHITE RIBBON WALK

Our Year 10 staff and students will be participating in the White Ribbon Walk tomorrow. White Ribbon Day 2018 is tomorrow and is Australia’s national day for raising awareness of men’s violence against women, and how to prevent it in your community. As a school, we are proud to support White Ribbon Australia.

Yours in the community of St Brigid’s College

Peter Gutteridge

Principal

St Brigid’s College

Nomination of Parent Representative to the St Brigid’s College Advisory Council

I, ………………………………………………………., nominate …………………………………………… to the position of

Parent Representative on the St Brigid’s College Advisory Council.

Signed: ……………………………………… I accept the nomination to the position of Parent Representative on the St Brigid’s College Advisory Council. Name: …………………………………. Signed: ………………………………… Please return completed nomination forms to the Front Office by Friday 7th of December, 2018.

Focus on careers in Media and Communications (Journalism, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations)

Exploring logistics course at the Australian Maritime College

Biomedical science double degrees at Australian Catholic University (Law, Business Administration, Applied Public Health)

The Victorian College of the Arts Visual Art Summer School

Year 10 students - early entry programs in NSW/ACT

Study in the USA

Careers in the Australian Public Service

Vertical Bachelor of Master programs at Australia National University and Monash University

Work experience - Royal Women’s Hospital and Herald Sun

Casual employment - links and resources

Careers at Victoria Police

Apprenticeships and Traineeships - YouTube channel and app

Law work experience through Victoria University

Sports internships through La Trobe University

Arts internships through Monash University

Dates for your diary

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

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

YEAR 10 MOCK INTERVIEW PROGRAM

Last Thursday the Year 10 students participated in the Mock Interview Program. The students were given the opportunity to experience group interviews facilitated by panel members representing the following organisations: Bunnings; Skillinvest; MADEC; YMCA; Axis Employment; MAS Experience and the LLEN (Local Learning and Employment Network). We would like to thank the panel members for volunteering their time to a valuable learning experience for our students. They were impressed by the performance of the students and the program that we offer. They were able to provide feedback and identify the areas that for some students they need to still work on improving. The areas include creating a resume that is not generic, writing a job application letter of a high quality- without spelling and grammatical errors, preparing for the interview by researching possible questions and the company and dressing to impress. Below are some photos of the students on the day.

LIBRARY NEWS

Mon 19th Nov—Fri 23rd Nov

Yr 9 Outdoor Ed excursion

Yr 10 exams

Mon 26th Nov—Fri 30th Nov

Yr 11 exams

Mon 3rd December Achievement Assembly 12.25pm

Mon 3rd Dec—Wed 12th Dec

Headstart program

Tue 4th Dec—Thur 6th Dec

Ss Michael & John’s Special

Orientation

Tue 11th Dec Yr 7 2019 Orientation Day

Wed 12th Dec Last day of school

Graduation Mass 6.00pm

Fri 14th Dec Staff finish

Tue 18th Dec Office closes 12.00pm

Tue 29th Jan 2019 Staff return for 2019

Thu 31st Jan Students return

Tue 4th Dec Yr 7 2019 Special Orientation Day

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Date 9.00am —11.00am 11.30am—1.30pm

Mon 26th Nov Vernetta Taylor Riona Reynolds

Tue 27th Nov Shantelle Adams Leanne Vincent

Wed 28th Nov Clare Dunn

Thu 29th Nov Rachel Dunn Joan Velthuis

Fri 30th Nov Lee O’Grady Michelle Stehn

Mon 3rd Dec Michelle Cross Treena Hogan

Tue 4th Dec Mel Murray

Wed 5th Dec Wendy Rowe Cecilia McDonald

Thu 6th Dec Sandy Simmons Sharika Heldt

Fri 7th Dec Kate Janetzki Dianne Blake

CANTEEN ROSTER

Year 11

Nicholas Lattanzio—for showing great potential and

commitment to English.

Year 9/10 Holly Ross and Georgie Schwarz—for their

honesty and thoughtfulness.

Year 7/8

Delta Stehn—for going above and beyond to assist a teacher

and class members.

Congratulations!

DANIEL DELANY AWARDS

BUSKERS WANTED !!!

At the Makers’ Market in the Horsham Library Carpark Anytime from 9am - 1pm on Saturday December 1. Groups or individuals. Singers, musicians, jugglers, whatever … Any money you make is your own. Please contact Trish Venn 0427 777198

Darlot St Ph 5382 6006

Open 7 days

Broken your iPad screen?

Students get 10% off iPad screen

repairs. Call us on 53824150

73 Firebrace St, Horsham 3400 Ph: 5382 0959