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Issue No. 25 - 10th October 2014
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“A room without books is like a body
without a soul.”
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Welcome Back!
And so the final term for the year has arrived. In
11 weeks the academic year will end; but more
importantly this is the last few weeks for our year
12 students before they sit for their final exams and
complete any projects.
Our school and our teachers have prepared them
well for what is ahead.
During the holidays they spent time in revision
exams, and catching up with teachers for individual
or group tuition in topics of their choice and putting
finishing touches to their projects.
The Valedictory Dinner has been arranged and
yesterday they were informed of the date for
the Final Assembly [Parents welcome] and their
Celebration at the last day at school.
As founding Principal it has given me enormous
pride and joy to see our year 7 ducklings turn into
magnificent Swans.
We have achieved much in the last 6 years, and our
Year 12 students have been very good role models
for the rest of the school. The Parents have played
their part too in shaping the culture of the school.
Please find a few “early” photos: Day 1 at Hillsmeade
and Year 7 camp.
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CALENDAR
October
2014
November
2014
Term 3 & 4 - 2014
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13th: Year 9 Scienceworks - Space
13th - 14th: Cathedral Ranges Year 9 Outdoor Education
13th - 17th: Health and Physical Education Week
15th - 17th: Duke of Edinburgh Award - Cycling Camp
20th: Year 9 City Excursion
21st: State Athletics
8G, 8H, 8J, 8K China Town Excursion
Year 9 City Excursion
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22 : Year 12 Final Assembly
23rd: 8A, 8B, 8D, 8S China Town Excursion
27th - 28th: Cathedral Ranges Camp Outdoor Education
27th Oct - 21st Nov: VCE Year 12 Examination Period
• 10th - 17th: Year 11 Exams
• October 31st - 2015:
Yr. 11 and 12 students due date for booklist orders
• November 20th - 2015: Yr. 11 and 12 collection day for books
• December 12th - 2015: Yrs. 7 – 10 students due date for booklist orders.
• January 22nd - 2016:
Yrs. 7 – 10 collection day for books
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Week 4- China Trip review
Hi Ian and the Alkira Community,
Due to Mid-Autumn festivities, our scheduled Saturday
tour was transferred to Monday, where students attended
Jin Niu Lake, Nanjing. The lake and surrounding area
is beautiful; with landscaping trees, monuments and
sculptures. The students walked several kilometres prior
to climbing a steep ascent towards reaching a landing
where a beautiful Buddhist temple stood.
Classes dominated the majority of the week, as
scheduled, with the Alkira students demonstrating their
skills by undertaking a cross- talk role play in Mandarin
after watching an animated film (popular in China). They
performed exceptionally well. The Alkira girls excelled
once again in their mandated weekly testing; with all girls
attaining results between 85 - 90% for their Listening and
Speaking and three girls attaining 100% for their Reading
and Writing.
During this week, students undertook the following
activities:
1: The group attended the Xudong Middle School to
undertake Maths lessons with their language buddies.
It was found that the Chinese curriculum and textbooks
for like-year (Yr.9) were comparable for both countries, as
was found for Science the previous week.
2: We attended the local primary to watch the students
undertake their skip rope practise, who were very
skilled and very impressive. This particular school are
the Nanjing champions and runner up at the national
championships for various skip-rope techniques. The
entire school (equivalent of our Prep to Grade 6) practise
for half an hour prior to commencement of class (healthy
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body equals healthy mind approach). After the student
demonstrations were complete, the VYLC program
students had their turn to reciprocate some of the skiprope skills, to the humorous applause of students who
were allowed to watch from the multi-levelled classroom
balconies.
3: The group attended an Art museum in the farming and
fishing district of Luhe (about an hour’s drive from our
host school). The villagers are encouraged to be involved
in this museum and the local (expert) artisan assists them
with their sketches, paintings, sculptures; many which are
displayed. A great community spirit.
4: The group took an extended bus trip to Suzhou and
Shanghai over the week-end, where students visited:
Fisherman’s Garden, the NO.1 Silk Factory, Ping Jiang
Road, the Bund, cruised down the Huangpu River (with
a beautiful view of the Shanghai lights) and did a little
shopping at Old Town, Nanjing Road (shopping street).
Stinky tofu was sold a lot via street sellers at these two
locations; where the title does not do the stench any
credibility. Chicken feet was another delicacy, which
to the excitement of the locals was offered; however,
declined.
Quite interestingly, Shanghai has 25 million people and
more than 4000 buildings with 30 stories of more.
With less than two weeks to go, students are preparing
for various ceremonies that we will be involved in: (1)
The Yangzi Sports Ceremony (2) The 30th anniversary of
the affiliation between Yangzi High School and Nanjing
Normal University and (3) The Graduation Ceremony.
Until next week ...
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Congratulations to the following students on their nominations for
the Principals Award. They met Mr McKenzie on Friday 19 September
2014, to discuss their achievements.
Gul Dasta Ali, Sadiqa Amiry, Chantelle Bressan and Nily Naim:
For writing blogs in English Literature. Their blogs were incredibly reflective of their own
life experiences. They showed high level analysis and they were exceptionally written.
Fantastic work.
Nominated by Kristine Wolfe
Jacob Reinders & Tayla Rollens:
They did an exceptional job at being the MCs for the 2nd annual Holocaust
Remembrance Ceremony at Alkira. Not only were they well-rehearsed and prepared,
but they adlibbed where appropriate to make the ceremony flow naturally. They spoke
clearly and confidently and were in definite control of the proceedings. Even more
impressive was their hosting at the conclusion of the ceremony where they answered
interview questions and engaged freely in conversation with our distinguished guests.
Jacob and Tayla were excellent representatives of our college and are very deserving of
a Principals Award.
Nominated by Kristine Wolfe
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Central Australia Camp 2014
In September a group of Year 10 students travelled to Central Australia to discover more about this wide,
brown land of ours. The trip involved many hours on board a bus, and we all discovered just how far it
is from Melbourne to Alice Springs and parts central. The tour took in a night in Adelaide, underground
accommodation in Coober Pedy, camping at Uluru and Kata Tjuta, two nights out of phone and internet
reception in Kings Canyon, and three days in Alice Springs, before a 30-hour bus ride to return home.
The best way to see this important part of our country is to get out and take a look for yourself. Students
walked around Uluru and into Kata Tjuta; took a gentle stroll along the creek bed in Kings Canyon, followed
the more substantial three-hour walk along the Kings Canyon rim the next day. The view was spectacular
as was the unexpected quiet calm of the Garden of Eden. Each of us, students and staff like, learned more
about the wonders of the central desert and enjoyed the hospitality of the tour company.
“Central Australia was an amazing
experience. We traveled from Melbourne to
Adelaide, Coober Pedy, Uluru, Kings Canyon
and Alice Springs. We got to walk around
Uluru, the Olgas (Kata Tjuta) and Kings
Canyon. I really enjoyed the trip and walking
around Kings Canyon would have been my
favourite activity.” Sam Abbott 10G
“Central Australia Camp 2014 made lots of
lasting memories. Looking back I only focus
on the moments spent laughing with my
friends and the inside jokes I will forever
remember. Yes there were down sides to
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camp, but being able to get away with
my closest friends and explore my
country is something I’ll never forget.”
Cassie Patman 10G
“Central Australia Camp was honestly
the most amazing experience of
my life. My favourite part was Kings
Canyon, the view from the top was
beautiful. I made so many new close
friends and memories that will last a
lifetime.” Hannah Steel 10E
“Our group’s adventure through the heart of our country, building
values, knowledge and life experience within us. We visited some
sacred sites and museums; abundant with thousands of years of
our beautiful country’s history, as well as tourist attractions to
cover a broad range of activities.” Jorja Henry 10B
“Central Australia Camp 2014 was an amazing experience for
me and everyone who went. Honestly I don’t have a favourite
experience because I loved the whole camp. I’m so glad that I
chose to go.” Tom Buhagiar 10H
“Central Australia Camp was an experience I will never forget.
Getting up at 4am on my birthday was just what I wished for!!”
Zayne Allen 10H
“2014 Central Australia Camp was an amazing experience where I
made some amazing memories with my closest friends and some
new ones I made for the trip.” Mikayla Dingle 10I
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Literacy Week
Spelling Bee
Recently at Alkira Secondary College the annual
“Literacy Week Spelling Bee” was held to find
the best speller in the school. Students are able
to read and learn the words from our website
and then compete in their age groups and Subschools. This is followed up with the final “Spell
Off” to ascertain the best speller across the Subschools and finally the best speller in the college
on an assembly in front of the whole school.
This year there was very high standard with many
re-runs to find the eventual winner.
• Year 7: Ethan Natawidjaja – Yaan
• Year 8: Melay Belasupreamanian – Cowarr
• Year 9: Gul Dasta Ali – Yaan
• Year 10: Oliver Wong – Cowarr
• Year 11: Tom Morgan – Malloo
• Year 12: Declan Kennedy – Cowarr.
• Champion Speller for the school 2014:
Gul Dasta Ali – Yaan
Well done to all the competitors.
Gul Spelling Bee
Mr D. Mockridge
Mr S. Stevens
Issue No. 25 - 10th October 2014
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They’re off to Gallipoli
Posted on 25 September 2014. Cranbourne News
By CASEY NEILL
TWO Cranbourne students will attend commemorations in Gallipoli
to mark 100 years since Australian and New Zealand troops landed at
Anzac Cove during World War I.
Gul Dasta Ali from Alkira Secondary College in Cranbourne North
and Samantha Chapman from Casey Grammar School in Cranbourne
East were among 76 students and 14 teacher chaperones chosen to
represent Victoria at the Anzac Day dawn service in Turkey on 25 April
next year.
South Eastern Metropolitan Region MP Gordon Rich-Phillips said more
than 630 students and 104 teachers applied.
“We want our younger generations to experience and establish connections with this important place,
and share the lessons they learn with family, friends, colleagues and classmates,” he said.
The intensive selection process asked students to demonstrate a connection to their community and an
understanding of the spirit of Anzac.
Gul, 13, said she was “exhilarated just to be able to take part in such a momentous event with other likeminded young people”.
“It will be an extraordinary opportunity to make a physical connection with Australia’s history,” she said.
She said the trip would provide her with an understanding of the surroundings in which WWI was fought.
“I took up World War I as a history elective. We went through the theory,” she said.
“It will just really put context to what I learnt in class.
“To physically see everything, I think I’ll have a renewed gratitude for what the soldiers went through.”
Gul has a middle-eastern background.
“I think my family don’t quite understand what the Gallipoli campaign was and the contemporary
significance,” she said.
“I’m quite excited to come back and to share that.”
Samantha, 17, is a Royal Australian Air Force Cadets member with her sights on joining the defence force
as a combat paramedic.
Her sister is serving in the Army and her great uncle, Percy Billingham, fought in Gallipoli.
“I did a bit of research on him before I applied for Gallipoli and found out that he was in the First Light
Horse Battalion,” she said.
“My grandfather rode, and my dad trained horses.
“I ride as well, so it was great to find out he was in the light horse brigade.
“He didn’t die overseas, he returned. It will be just amazing to see where he was.”
Samantha will research Gallipoli and other stops on the trip before making the journey.
“I think it will just be surreal,” she said.
“I’ll just be in awe I think.”
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Sub School News
RAEME CEREMONY – Callan Parlanti 9G
Callan Parlanti from 9G was a part of the group of
students who went to the Shrine of Remembrance
on Tuesday the 9th of September to honour Alkira’s
association with the Royal corps of Australian
Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) through
running a ceremony there.
Callan
says
of
the day: “It was a
different experience
and nerve wracking
to speak in the
sanctuary at the
Shrine. The view of
Melbourne from the
top of the Shrine was
spectacular
even
though we felt that
we could be blown
away.”
Towera Subschool Games
Friday September 19th
On the last day of term 3, the annual Towera games
was held. The day was full of mentally and physically
challenging activities ranging from Mental Math
and 9 letter word games, to the water balloon toss
competition. The mental math competition winner
from the entire Towera subschool was Eddie Suon
from 8H.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2014-2015
TOWERA STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM
Eddie Suon, 8H
Sarah Lord, 11S
Mental Math house Champion Longest kick girls Champion
These students have stepped-up to represent their
peers as year level leaders for Towera. From left to
right: Year 7Marc Balonyi (7G), Year 8 Tage-HoskingGregory (8G), Year 9 Callan Brinkman (9G) and for
Year 10 Talyor Crivari (10G). Congratulations to all
of our student leaders and we look forward to their
contributions to the Towera and school community.
Students also participated in the Gumboot toss, the
longest footy kick and best basketball throw. Sarah
Lord 11S was the longest kick champion for the
girls of Towera. The home group who won the day
over all, and for the third consecutive year, was 11Hcongratulations! Thank you to all of the Towera staff
and students for your participation and enthusiasm
on the day.
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Dear parents and Students
Expressions of interest are sought from Years 10-12
Students in 2015 (Current year 9-11 Students)
Alkira Secondary College are seeking expressions of
interest for an upcoming tour of Gallipoli and the Western Front to take place from the
26th March 2015 – 10th April 2015 to coincide with the centenary celebrations.
The Tour will be 16 days and include
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Tour polo shirt
Return economy class international airfares: Melbourne / Istanbul // Paris /
Melbourne
Current airlines taxes:
One-way economy class internal airfare: Istanbul / Paris
guided tour of Istanbul, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Basilica of St Sophia, Turkish
Islamic and Art Museum, Topkapi Palace
Eceabat (Gallipoli area)
Eceabat with English speaking guide tour of Old Anzac front line positions, Lone Pine,
Nek and Anzac Heights, Chunuk Bair, Rhododendron Ridge, northern outposts, Ataturk
memorial and cemetery of the 57th regiment
Full day guided tour to Anzac Cove, North Beach, Shrapnel Valley, Beach Cemetery and
driving tour of the Gallipoli Coast
Eceabat – Istanbul via Troy
Paris - Eiffel Tower, Seine River Cruise, Louvre
Coach Paris to Lille via Compiegne and Peronne
Armistice Wagon and Historical de La Grand Guerre, Fromelles site
Lille- Ypres – Lille
Flanders Fields museum, Zonnebeke, Broodseinde, Tyne Cot Cemetery, Hill 60,
Messine Ridge
Menin Gate ceremony
Lille Amiens via Pozieres, Albert, Sailly le sec, Villers Bretonneux
Pozieres, La Boiselle, Somme 1916 museum in Albert, Bray sur Somme and le Hamel
Amiens – Paris via Villers Bretonneux
The Franco Australian museum, Adelaide Cemetery
The approximate cost at this stage will be as about $7000 (based on 12 students) – the more
students of course the cheaper it will be. Maximum students will be 20.
If you would like to take part in this tour of a lifetime please fill out the form below and drop it in at
the office or see Mrs Venables in the Malloo Sub School – office 2
Expression of interest – Gallipoli & Western Front Tour 2015
Yes I am interested in joining the Gallipoli tour in 2015
Name
Year level 2015
PC Teacher
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September 10, 2014
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Akira Secondary College has paid tribute to the 6 million Jewish people
who perished in the holocaust at a moving remembrance ceremony
earlier this week.
The ceremony was organised and run by students and staff to honour the
memory of
the many innocent lives lost and to ensure this tragedy is never forgotten.
“Once again the outstanding Alkira school community has come together
to respectfully
honour those who were taken from us during the holocaust,”
“I was particularly impressed by the students who spoke and their resolve
to ensure we
never allow this to happen again,”
“Well done to everyone involved, it is through efforts such as your own
that we will keep
alive the memory of those we have lost.”
Holocaust Survivor Visit
On the 8th of September holocaust survivor Paul Grinwald came in to share his story of survival and
strength throughout the Second World War. Paul spoke in a captivating way detailing his experiences
fighting for his life against the invasion of Nazi soldiers and anti-Semitism.
Between the ages of 6-12, Paul was constantly in hiding; both with
and without his parents; not sure when his time would run out and
his discovery made and be sent to the infamous concentration camps.
For an individual like myself who has not experienced prejudice or
inequality to much extent throughout my lifetime. Paul’s story was
moving and poignant presenting the raw emotion that must of been
incomprehensible for such a young child in a violent scene. I know that
Paul’s story will stay with me forever and has definitely impacted on the
way I perceive situations and actions involving both myself and others.
Rachel Roff
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HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR – PAUL GRINWALD
Paul Grinwald, a survivor of the Holocaust, spoke to some Year 10
students on Monday the 8th of Septembe.
“The story about Paul’s life was confronting. The life he lived was so
different from ours. He was so fortunate that his whole family survived.”
Jayden Brown
“Paul gave us a unique insight of an
event that was highlighted by values
of pure evil. He told us of a time where
chaos engulfed Europe and Paul’s family
escaped the German clutches. He added
a personal perspective to the period.”
Ben Little
College marks the Holocaust horrors
A SURVIVOR from the Holocaust appeared as a guest speaker
during a remembrance ceremony at a Cranbourne secondary
college.
Alkira Secondary College in Cranbourne North held a
Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony on Monday 8 September
to honour those who lived through this and others who were
lost.
Teacher Nicole Scott said this was the second ceremony of
this type that the school had held run by the year 11 VCAL
students.
Left, Kyle and right, Jake during the candle ceremony.
Nicole Scott.
Special guests who spoke included Labor Narre Warren
South MP Judith Graley, survivor Paul Grinwald, Dr Norm
Tendler and teachers
Kristine Wolfe and
Ms Graley said this was a fitting ceremony to honour those lost in the
tragedy.
“Once again the outstanding Alkira school community has come together
to respectfully honour those who were taken from us during the Holocaust.
“I was particularly impressed by the students who spoke and their resolve
to ensure we never allow this to happen again.
“Well done to everyone involved, it is through efforts such as your own
that we will keep alive the memory of those we have lost.”
As part of the ceremony, student’s lit candles and the names of the victims
of the Holocaust were remembered and read out by the students.
Jordan, a student from Alkira, said the idea behind the ceremony was to
ensure the victims and those involved were never forgotten.
http://cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au/news/2014-09-25/
college-marks-the-holocaust-horrors/
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SECONDARY
COLLEGE
ANNUAL ART/DESIGN
EXHIBITION
5.00 - 7.30 pm
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23.10.2014
DATE: 23rd October
TIME: 5.00pm - 7.30pm
(Film festival screening at 6pm)
WHERE: Red Building Foyer / Theatre
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EVENING AGENDA
5.00pm Exhibition opens to public
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6.00pm Opening introduction
Fashion Parade
Film Festival
The annual Art and Design show is a
celebration of all students artwork from
Years Seven to Twelve. The evening will
also have a strong focus on our talented
Media students as we host the Film
Festival promptly at 6pm in the
College Theatre. Alkira’s Film
Festival demonstrates all student
talent within Media electives.
A range of awards are
being offered
throughout
the evening as well as
an opportunity for guests to vote for
‘Best Artwork’ and ‘Best film’.
Special thanks to our sponsors Eckersleys, ZART Art and Cavalier who
provided a range of awards and assisted the College throughout the year.
proudly supported by
Cavalier Art Supplies
15 nurture ave
cranbourne nth
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5991 3500
Booklists and resources for 2015
Ordering books and resources for 2015 via Campion will be open
shortly. Hard copies of the booklist will be distributed to students during
pastoral care or online booklists will be available on our school website
under the enrolments tab.
For students doing Yr. 11 and 12 subjects in 2015, All booklist orders
need to be placed online via the school website or returned to school
by Friday October 31st.
If you choose to order online, our school code is CZ4B
You will able to collect your order at the school on Thursday November
20th from 2.00pm – 6.00pm in the Dance studio, access is via the top
staff car park.
This is to ensure you have your books for Head Start, which is
December 1st
For Years 7 – 10, your final ordering date will be December 12th
and collection day will be January 22nd from 9am - 2.45pm in
the Foyer of the Red building.
For any further information, please contact:
Campion Education (Berwick)
Factory 1, 5 Intrepid Street, Berwick 3806
Hours – Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (extended hours
during the back to school period)
Customer Service Phone Number – 1300 433 982
Email – [email protected]
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CAREER NEWS
Free informationsessions forCulturally and
Linguistically Diverse (CALD) community
groups
Free information sessions for CALD community groups - The PACTS (Parents as
Career Transition Support) training is for parents and community members who
are supporting young people in their career pathways.
The training will cover:
• understanding available education pathways
• career assessment tools
• career services within community or at school
• tips on how to support young people with career ideas
and transitions and/or transitions to secondary school
• learning to use the Job Guide website
• further education options
• tips on supporting young people to apply for jobs.
The information sessions can be delivered at group meetings, by arrangement
with Council’s Youth Services Team. The sessions are delivered over two hours.
For further information please contact Yohana Jury on 9793 2155
or by email [email protected]
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REMINDER: VTAC 2015 KEY DATES
Scholarships through VTAC close
Closing date for 1st Change of Preference
COP for Early International Offers
Change of Preference (COP)
Early International Offers
Main International Offers
Main Domestic Offers
17 October
24 October
24 November – 16 December (4pm)
24 November – 22 December (12noon)
22 December (2pm)
9 January 2015 (2pm)
19 January 2015 (2pm)
For a full list of cancelled, amended and new courses, visit http://www.vtac.edu.au/coursesinst/courseupdates.html
Year 12 students are reminded yet again that they cannot enrol in a CSP university course
without a Tax File Number (TFN). To ensure that students get their TFN before Christmas,
completed application forms must be received in the Australian Taxation Office by Friday 21
November 2014. There are application forms in the Career Centre and students should submit
their TFN application to the general office no later than Wednesday 19 November 2014.
www.vtac.edu.au
VCE PLUS PROGRAM
VCE Plus is an opportunity for high achieving VCE students to complete two first year
university subjects and have them recognised as part of their VCE. Students enrolled in VCE
Plus choose a pair of first year university subjects to study whilst completing Year 12 (one
subject per semester). VCE Plus is offered at all La Trobe campuses and subjects are
delivered online, face-to-face, or a combination of both.
For a quick glance of VCE Plus subjects on offer, visit http://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/vceplus/vce-plus-subjects.
KEY DATES FOR THE 2015 VCE PLUS PROGRAM
Applications open
Now open
Applications close
Sunday 30 November 2014
Year 11 results due to the university
Friday 12 December 2014
Final Day for Acceptance of Offers
Friday 19 December 2014
Find out more at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/vce-plus
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NEWS FROM DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
 VCE Extension Studies
VCE Extension Studies program offers students studying VCE Health and Human
Development and VCE Psychology the opportunity to take on two university units and start
their Deakin University experience sooner. The two university subjects are Health Practice &
Research for students who have completed, or will studying concurrently, VCE Units 3 & 4
Human Health and Development, and Psychological Science for students who have
completed, or will studying concurrently, VCE Units 3 & 4 Psychology.
 To be considered for the programs students will need above average results and a
recommendation from the school.
 Permission from a Parent/Guardian is required.
Besides the challenge of taking on a university subject, this subject will also count as part of
the VCE and contribute towards the ATAR as the fifth or sixth subject. Classes are available
online or by attending classes on the university campus. Applications are open and close on
Friday 5 December 2014. Find out more and/or download the application form at
http://www.deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/study-options-and-pathways/vce-extensionstudies-program
 New Bachelor of Nursing (Clinical Leadership)
This new three year course has a focus on mentored clinical leadership. The course includes
all core units of the Bachelor of Nursing and three units entirely focused on enhanced
leadership knowledge and skills. Consultation with health care partners indicates that
graduates of the course will be highly sought after because of their demonstrated skills in
managing supervision and delegation activities, their understanding of research excellence
and ability to educate others.
Additional information: There is an expectation that students be available to undertake
clinical practicum outside of University trimester dates. The major studies on offer will
include - Acute care, Aged care, Anatomy and physiology, Behavioural science, Child and
adolescent health, Clinical practice, Community health, Mental health, Mentored leadership
and Professional studies. Find out more at
http://www.deakin.edu.au/health/nursing/prospective.php
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NEWS FROM MONASH UNIVERSITY
 Extension Studies
Monash Extension Studies allows high achieving Year 12 students to get a taste of university
before finishing school - and be rewarded for it. Students complete a pair of first year
university subjects as part of their final year school studies, allowing them to extend and
enhance their learning in an area of interest. Students also received credit towards their
ATAR. Students wanting to learn more are encouraged to attend an upcoming Information
Evening
Date:
Time:
Venue:
Registration:
Wednesday 15 October 2014
7.00pm
Monash University - Clayton Campus, Wellington Road in Clayton
Register at http://www.monash.edu/extension/information-evening/
Units offered in 2015: accounting, biology, biomedical science, computational thinking,
chemistry, mathematics, mobile applications development, and physics
KEY DATES FOR THE 2015 EXTENSION STUDIES
Applications open
Mid-October 2014
All applications close
Friday 5 December 2014
Year 11 results due to the university
Thursday 18 December 2014
Offers released
Friday 9 January 2015
Orientation Day
Thursday 15 January 2015
For more information about the Extension Studies program visit
www.monash.edu/extension
 Brilliant Advice for Parents and Students Alike!
Monash has made available a range of valuable videos on the Monash YouTube channel,
offering tips and advice from students and parents who have survived the VCE. Visit
Brilliant Advice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlkBlu3Hqx8&list=PLjZkU1vM_0aXbWGjrQNu2OxlCX
c4qYtCg and find out what they have to say!
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NEWS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
 Women in Physics Careers
Meet accomplished women in Physics & Technology, and look at the opportunities studying
physics provides!
Date:
Time:
Venue:
Tuesday 14 October 2014
6.00pm
Laby Theatre, Melbourne Graduate School of Science, the University of
Melbourne
Admission is free, however confirmation of your attendance will be appreciated by
emailing [email protected]
 Individual Consultation Sessions for International Students in Year 12
The University is running 30-minute individual consultation sessions for International
Students every Tuesday and Wednesday, from 2.00pm – 5.00pm until 17 December 2014.
International Students studying Year 12 are invited to meet University staff in person at our
Parkville campus. This is a great opportunity to discuss your study options, obtain advice
about your VTAC application, and find out more about international support and services.
To register to attend an International Consultation Session, visit
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/consultations2014
 Extension Program at Melbourne
The Extension Program is an opportunity for high achieving Year 12 students to study a
university subject whilst at school which counts towards their ATAR, as well as experience
university life. Students considering enrolling in an Extension Program in 2015 are invited
to attend an Information Evening where the Extension Program will be elaborated on. Over
26 subjects are on offer in 2015, in different humanities, language, mathematics, science
and commerce subjects.
When:
Time:
Venue:
Registration:
Tuesday 21 October 2014
6.00pm—8.00pm
Sidney Myer Asia Centre, University of Melbourne, Parkville campus
Students should register to attend this event at
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/umep
KEY DATES FOR THE 2015 EXTENSION PROGRAM
Applications open
Now open
Applications close
Friday 28 November 2014
Year 11 results due to the university
Thursday 18 December 2014
Offers released
Mid-January 2015
Welcome Day
Late January 2015
For more information about the Extension Studies program including subject information,
application instructions, class locations and timetables, visit
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/umep
CAREER NEWS
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• Explore the three levels of Government in Australia (including a
four day all expenses paid trip to Canberra).
• Learn more about being involved in your community.
• Represent the voice of young people in Casey when meeting
Councillors, Members of Parliament and maybe even the Prime
Minister!
To be eligible, you must be in Year 11 or equivalent and aged
16 years old or older by March 2015.
To find out more, speak to your Year 10 Coordinator or contact
City of Casey Customer Service on 9705 5200.
www.casey.vic.gov.au/caseyyouth
"Representing Casey in Canberra
made me feel like an Olympian
representing her country. It's
built my confidence in general,
my people skills and inspired me
to be and to do so much more!"
Past Award Recipient
"Everything we did and
everywhere we went was one of
the greatest experiences one can
ever have!"
Past Award Recipient
ominations close Friday 14 November 2014
NRS: 133 677 (National Relay Service) TIS: 131 450 (Translating and Interpreting Services)
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‘HOT TOPICS’
‘Hot topics’ are the most requested parenting topics.
Sessions are suited to parents and carers of primary aged children.
Choose to attend any one or more sessions!
 Technology and Our Kids
When to limit it, and how?
Monday 27th October 6.30pm – 8.30pm
 Tired of Yelling?
How to get kids to listen, without having to yell
Monday 10th November 6.30pm – 8.30pm
 Dealing with Anger
Helping parents, helping kids deal with anger
and frustration
Monday 17th November 6.30pm – 8.30pm
 Sibling Rivalry
Strategies for when the fighting, squabbling
and arguments get too much!
Monday 24th November 6.30pm – 8.30pm
- Refreshments provided Where:
Who:
Bookings &
Enquiries:
Berwick Neighbourhood House
112 High Street, Berwick
Parents, grandparents,
step-parents or carers
– NO COST –
but bookings
required for all
sessions
Sandra Phillips at Parentzone
Ph: 1300 984 011 or 0447 500 355
[email protected]
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www.windermere.org.au
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
Part of Windermere’s Suicide Prevention Program, ASIST teaches participants
to recognise when someone may be at risk of suicide, how to respond in ways
that help increase their immediate safety and link them to further help.
Aims.
For.
• Reflect on attitudes and how this affects our ability
to intervene
• Explore the behaviours, expressions and feelings
of someone at risk of suicide
• Learn specific strategies - suicide first aid
• Share self care tips
Facilitators.
ASIST is run by registered LivingWorks trainers and
uses internationally standardised learning materials.
We would encourage everyone over 15 years to be
ASIST trained
Date & Time.
9.00 - 5.00pm
26-27 February 2014
28-29 May 2014
27-28 August 2014
25-26 November 2014
Venue.
48 Webb Street, Narre Warren
Cost.
$350* per person (inc GST).
* Thanks to community donations, a limited number of heavily
subsidised places may be available to volunteers and students.
For bookings and more information please contact:
Program Officer 5995 4655 or [email protected]
This flyer refers to a community education activity only. For urgent assistance please call Lifeline 13 11 14
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Windermere’s
Suicide
Prevention
Programs
Windermere General
Awareness Program
An exploration in suicide awareness
The session is a great first step into the topic of suicide. It
encourages you to consider your attitudes on this topic and to
gain an understanding of suicide facts. It is approximately a one
hour presentation on suicide awareness:
• Evidence
• Myths
• Attitudes
Imagine a suicide safer community.
It begins with you.
• Risk factors
Who can attend?
This is an important community awareness session that is
targeted towards schools, parents and the broader community
in the hope that it will generate greater numbers of people who
are ‘suicide alert’. Together we can reduce the numbers of people
who die by suicide or are injured through attempting suicide, if
we know what to look for and how to respond.
Awareness • Alertness • Intervention • Prevention
The General Awareness Session is an essential first step for your
‘toolbox’ if you are a teacher, parent of a teenager and/or a
concerned community member.
How is the General Awareness Session delivered?
The session is delivered by qualified facilitators. A DVD and Power
Point are used to present information. This is followed by a brief
activity, discussion and questions.
“Love, Love, Love the workshop. I hope you
succeed in taking this into schools everywhere!!
I would definitely reconsider my children’s
school of choice if this program was part of
the curriculum.”
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SafeTALK Workshop
ASIST
Suicide alertness for everyone
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Safe TALK is a half day (4 hour) workshop where you will learn
how to:
ASIST is a two day workshop that teaches participants to
recognise when someone may be at risk of suicide and respond
in ways that help increase their immediate safety and link them to
further help. You will:
• Recognise the person’s distress and the ways they ask for help
without actually asking
• Respond to the warning signs and not be afraid if you get it
wrong (it is better to get it wrong than not ask the question in
the first place!)
• Apply some basic Safe TALK skills:
Tell them what you have noticed
Ask if they have considered suicide
Listen to what they say and involve a trusted adult to help
Keep them safe and link them into professional help
Safe TALK is about becoming ‘suicide alert’. Like ‘R U OK Day’, it
is about learning some basic skills to feel more able to ask the
question… “Are you having thoughts of suicide?”
Doing the Safe TALK workshop doesn’t mean you will be qualified
to provide first aid intervention yourself, but you will be more
likely to recognise the signs of someone who is suicidal and
connect them with someone who can help.
Who can attend?
Safe TALK is for young people and adults. The more young people
that are ‘suicide alert’, the greater the chances of reducing the
number of people who die by suicide or are injured through
attempting suicide. However, it is important to understand that
sometimes despite our greatest efforts, people still complete the
suicide. This is their choice, and not anyone else’s fault, so never
blame yourself or others.
• Reflect on attitudes and how this affects our ability
to intervene
• Explore the behaviours, expressions and feelings of someone
at risk of suicide
• Learn specific strategies – what to say and what not to say, and
what you need to do (suicide first aid)
• Share ‘helper self care tips’ with other participants.
Who can attend?
Everyone should be ASIST trained to recognise the warning signs
in our family, friends, neighbours, peers and work colleagues. If
we all had some basic skills and knowledge, together we could
reduce the number of people who die by suicide or are injured
through attempting suicide. ASIST is restricted to participants
aged 15 and over.
How is ASIST delivered?
Windermere’s ASIST workshop is limited to 24 participants, who
are divided into two groups by the facilitators. The two smaller
groups work through their individual ASIST workbooks under
the direction of a trained facilitator. This involves reflection,
discussions, activities and some role play.
All participants are supplied with resources to take with them and
the contact details of support services.
How is Safe TALK delivered?
Windermere’s Safe TALK workshop is delivered by qualified
facilitators and is limited to 30 participants. You will watch DVD
clips that show the importance of being ‘suicide alert’, followed by
discussion, questions and role play.
You will get a pocket card to take away with you that outlines
some basic steps to saving lives, and the contact details of people
who can help if you come across someone who is suicidal.
“As a result of the workshop I now feel that I
would be able to speak about suicide without
freaking out! Plus I feel very confident in being
able to help others, and use this training as an
everyday tool.“
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About the Suicide
Prevention Programs
Contacts
24 hour Crisis Services
• Emergency – Police, Ambulance, Fire Brigade 000
Have you ever been concerned about the behaviour of one of
your friends, a neighbour, student, or a family member? Have they
said anything to you that has concerned you that they may be
suicidal? Would you know the signs to look for and what to say or
do? Becoming ‘suicide alert’ and having some basic suicide first
aid skills may make a difference.
• From a mobile with no network coverage 112
Talking openly about suicide does not increase the risk. This is a
myth. It actually raises awareness and suicide alertness, which is
more likely to reduce the suicide rate.
• Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service 1800 015 188
Windermere’s suicide prevention programs are based on
LivingWorks suicide training programs. These are internationally
recognised prevention and first aid programs that have been in
operation for 30 years.
During each workshop, you will be asked to not leave without
advising the facilitator. A contact number is supplied so that
participants can talk with a qualified person outside of workshop
hours if they need to debrief.
• Lifeline 13 11 14
• Kids Help line (5-25 years) 1800 551 800
• Salvation Army 24hr Care Line 1300 363 622
• Mens Line Australia 1300 789 978
• Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26
• Telephone Interpreter Service 13 14 50
• National Relay Service 1300 555 727 (for people with a speech/
communication impairment)
• Beyondblue information line 1300 22 46 36 (24 hr info &
referral service). For information on depression visit www.
beyondblue.org.au
Counselling & Support Services
• Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
• Salvation Army – The National Hope Line 1300 467 354
• SANE Australia (Referral & Info Service) 1800 187 263
• Parentline Victoria 13 22 89
• Relationships Australia 1300 364 277
• Dads in Distress 1300 853 437
• Griefline 03 9935 7400
• Compassionate Friends 1800 641 091 (for bereaved parents &
suicide survivors)
• National Association for Loss & Grief 1800 100 023
• Gay & Lesbian Counselling Service 1800 184 527
• Carers Victoria 1800 242 636
• Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service 1800 011 046
Windermere Details
48 Webb Street, Narre Warren, VIC 3805
Phone: (03) 9705 3200 Fax: (03) 9796 7650
Email: [email protected]
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Resilience For Life. My FRIENDS Youth.
The “My FRIENDS Youth” Adolescent Program is an 8-week course that provide
adolescents with the tools to build resilience and confidence, to learn skills
and techniques to manage difficult or anxiety provoking situations.
Aims.
For.
F = Feelings (Understanding feelings in ourselves and others)
Adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17
years of age
R = Relaxation
I = Inner Helpful Thoughts
E = Explore step plans
N = Now rewards yourself
D = Don’t forget to practise
S = Stay strong inside
Date & Time.
It is an 8 week course that runs Mondays from
4.00pm – 6.00pm
October 6, 13, 20 & 27;
November 10, 17, 24;
December 1
Note: There will be no session on Monday 3rd November
due to Melbourne Cup holiday.
Venue.
Windermere, 48 Webb St, Narre Warren
Cost.
Free
For bookings and more information please contact
Nenita Batica on 9705 3200 or [email protected]
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Resilience For Life.
A four week program about learning positive ways of dealing
with day to day problems, life stresses and life changes.
Resilience for Life is an interactive program
developed to give adults positive coping skills to
better navigate challenging life experiences, and
effectively manage the associated feelings – to be
resilient for life!
For.
We would encourage parents, carers and those over
18 years to attend
Dates.
22, 29 Oct & 5, 12 Nov 2014
Aims.
• Develop the skills of mindfulness and relaxation
• Explore thinking in positive ways
• Develop problem solving strategies
• Learn ways to deal with conflict
• Understand the meaning and importance
of resilience
Venue.
48 Webb St, Narre Warren
Time.
12.30 - 2.30pm
Cost.
$20
• Find out the benefits of a healthy mind and body
For bookings and more information please contact:
Program Officer 5995 4655 or [email protected]
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