22 October 2014 Volume No 22 Issue 32 Vision Statement Mater Dei College believes in the dignity and the nurturing of the individual And seeks to follow, with courage, Mary’s example of faith. From the Principal YEAR 7 2015 ORIENTATION DAY AND PARENT EVENING On Wednesday, 29 October our prospective Year 7 students for next year will be attending the College to participate in various Orientation Day activities. This is an opportunity to become even more familiar with the features of a secondary school campus and with the particular nature of Mater Dei College. The Orientation Day concludes with an information evening for parents and students. The details have been posted to families in recent weeks. There will also be an Information Pack distributed at the Parent Evening. I look forward to the chance to meet with our prospective students and their families on the Orientation Day. YEAR 12 VALEDICTION Year 12 students are preparing for their Valediction events this week. On Wednesday afternoon the College student body will be offering their best wishes to our Year 12 students at the Valediction Assembly. This is the opportunity for the students in the other year groups to congratulate our Year 12s on completing their years of secondary education at Mater Dei College. Thursday is the last formal day for our Year 12 students and in the evening they will join family, friends and staff at St Mary's Cathedral for the Valediction Mass. This formal occasion celebrates the graduation of Year 12 students from Mater Dei College in the company of those who have been a large part of their years of secondary schooling. Yes, there are still the WACE exams to sit through November, but as the routine of daily school life comes to an end, we wish our Year 12 students all the very best for their futures beyond Mater Dei College. AWARDS NIGHT For your family calendar, this year's Awards Night will be held at the College on Tuesday, 9 December. Please keep this night free to participate in celebrating our students' successes. TERMS' NOTICE I remind parents that if there is a thought to withdraw their child from enrolment at Mater Dei College at the end of this year, a term's notice must be given in writing. If no term's notice is given, it is the College policy that a full term's fees will be charged in lieu of notice given. Please contact our Enrolment Officer, Mrs Barbra Moyle, if there is the possibility that your child may not be returning next year. TERM DATES Students in Years 7-10 conclude this year's classes on Friday, 12 December. Mr Barry Alfirevich – Principal INSIDE THIS ISSUE Note from the Counsellor Learning Matters College Life College Noticeboard Sports Notices Careers Information Community Events Attachment: All Schools Athletics Championships NOTE FROM THE COUNSELLOR MENTAL HEALTH – STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS To help launch National Psychology Week here in Perth, the Australian Psychological Society WA, College of Counselling Psychologists and Association of Counselling Psychologists invite you to come along to a FREE afternoon seminar hosted by Perth College, to learn about the impacts of healthy and unhealthy relationships on mental well-being across the lifespan. The seminar will give practical suggestions to improve attachments with children and significant others. Reservations are essential. The seminar will be relevant to parents of children from K-12, as well as health and teaching professionals, and includes presentations from three experienced Counselling and/or Clinical Psychologists. Mrs Sally Stott - College Counsellor Contents LEARNING MATTERS SPECIAL EVENTS We farewell our Year 12 students at the Graduation Mass at the Cathedral on Thursday and welcome next year’s Year 7 students at the Orientation Day next Wednesday. Both groups face exciting experiences and we wish them all God’s blessings at this time. WACE examinations commence on Monday, 3 November and continue until 28 November. Mater Dei College is once again a Special Examinations Centre utilising both the main hall and the Seminar Rooms and the brick-paved parking adjacent to the Mercy Building. We will be hosting students from a number of other schools and colleges including Lake Joondalup Baptist College, Belridge Senior High School and St Stephen’s and special examination students from a wide range of northern suburbs schools. Year 11 End of Year Examinations will be held at the end of Week 7 with Year 10 Examinations after that. Our Special Anniversary Awards Evening is on Tuesday, 9 December at the Perth Concert Hall. Finally, Year 7 – 9 students will soon be receiving information about the Electives Selection process for next year. Students will register their preferences via the Subject Selection Online website which is currently being prepared and will go live in the next fortnight. STUDY SKILLS 1. Selectivity The mind can absorb only a certain amount of new material at a time. You can't learn everything about everything. The solution, then, is to be selective. Choose what's important. Learn the important things and then build on that knowledge (basic background). Here are some tips in choosing what's important.  Look for clues when reading a textbook assignment. Use a survey method before you begin. Look at headings, graphics, and bold print. Study the summary and review questions before and after you read.  During a lesson, listen for verbal clues such as emphasis and repetition. Pay attention to nonverbal clues such as the teacher’s body language and information written on the board or given as handouts.  Make yourself the test maker. Constantly ask yourself, "If I were giving a test on this material, what would I ask?"  Making flash cards for information you need to learn is an excellent way to employ this principle. 2. Meaningful Organization We usually remember only five to seven items at a time. OPPORTUNITIES IN STEM: (Science, Technology, Of course, we seldom take tests with that limited Engineering and Mathematics) information. The key is to organise larger blocks of I attended the Sir Walter Murdoch lecture during the information in ways that are meaningful to you. If you holidays and heard Professor Lyn Beazley AO FTSE, can organize 25 items into five groups of five you will WA Chief Scientist, address the topic “Western Australia find it much easier to manage. Sometimes categories are in a Time of Change”. During this fascinating lecture obvious. Greek, Roman, Egyptian; nouns, verbs, Professor Beazley made reference to the employment adjectives; kingdom, phylum, class, order; or in the case opportunities coming online through major projects such of a grocery list: meats, vegetables, drinks. as the Square Kilometer Array. The SKA is a radio telescope project involving significant infrastructure in Here are some tips when the categories are not obvious. Western Australia including the engineering works in the  Search the information for something that is Murchison and the super-computer at the Pawsey Centre personally meaningful to you. in Bentley. The scope for young graduates gaining  Alphabetize the list. positions in science, technology, mathematics and  Use a mnemonic device. Take the first letter of engineering jobs over the next few years is significant each item and spell a word or make a sentence. and worth keeping in mind when making decisions about For example to remember the correct first aid future courses and employment. procedure use Dr ABC (danger, response, airways, breathing, circulation). Professor Beazley also spoke about the ways students  If at all possible, do not have more than seven can get involved in scientific research while still at items in any one category. school and discussed two intriguing apps available on smart phones. One is called Pest Watch which allows users to assist the WA Department of Fisheries detect aquatic pests. The other is called the Marri App and is Mr Jef. Middleton - Deputy Principal designed to help members of the community contribute to monitoring, research and preservation of Western Australian marri trees. I recommend these to you and suggest we all can get involved. Contents COLLEGE LIFE YEAR 9 & 10 VISUAL ART The following Year 9 & 10 Visual Art students had their ukulele’s on display at The Butcher Shop in Northbridge over the holidays. The project used Aboriginal designs from Papunya Tula as inspiration and was titled Story Telling Through Music-Common Stories. Breanna Galea Grace Scharf Demi Magatelli Taine Sheppard Kate Kozul Chelsea Reid Courtney Ebert They were well received by the public with many people asking how much they were to buy! Well done to all those students involved. Mr Toby Hurd – Visual Art Department Contents COLLEGE NOTICEBOARD CAR BOOT SALE – NEW DATE Contents ACCIDENTS AT SCHOOL Mater Dei College is protecting you from some of the financial burdens of children’s accidents, by making an important choice regarding students’ personal accident and disability insurance for your child. We have chosen the CCI School Care – 24 Hour Cover from Catholic Church Insurances Limited (CCI). Should you wish further information, have any queries or would like assistance, please ring CCI on 1300 655 001. MATER DEI COLLEGE UNIFORM SHOP TERM 4 2014 Week 1-10 Monday 8.00 am -12.00 pm Wednesday 8.00 am -9.30 am Thursday 8.00 am-12.00 pm/12.30 pm/4.30 pm PLEASE NOTE THAT NO SECOND HAND ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Mrs Linda Caporn -Uniform Shop Manager MATER DEI COLLEGE CAFETERIA St Catherine’s Cafeteria needs volunteers for 2014. If you can spare some free time ANY DAY please contact Beryl Lythgoe, Cafeteria Manager, on 9405 0528. LATEST RECIPIENTS OF MERIT CERTIFICATES 17/10/14 Romero House Zachary Atkinson (Yr 8) has been awarded his SILVER level card. Congratulations DIARY DATES The next P&F Meeting will take place on Tuesday, 11 November 2014 at 7.30 pm  The next Board Meeting will take place on Tuesday, 18 November 2014 at 7.00 pm Contents SPORT NOTICES NO HAT, NO PLAY A reminder to all students that COLLEGE HATS ARE COMPULSORY when participating in Physical Education lessons during Term 4. NO HAT NO PLAY. Students are also encouraged to bring water bottles to all lessons to ensure they remain hydrated. Mr Mark Golding Head of Faculty - Health & Physical Education ACC ATHLETICS RESULTS Contents CAREERS INFORMATION Fremantle Ports Maritime Day Expo Saturday, 8 November, 10 am - 4 pm @ Victoria Quay, Fremantle. The expo celebrates the maritime industry and Fremantle Port, and provides the public with information about maritime education and careers. http://www.fremantleports.com.au/Community/Pages/Mari time-Careers.aspx Interview questions answered The interview. This is where the real action happens. Presumably, to this point you have applied for the job, sent in a fabulous resume (perhaps accompanied by a winning cover letter) and you have done well enough so far to get an interview. http://www.seek.com.au/jobsresources/interview-questions Seek: Annual Salary Review Seek has compiled average Australian salaries for different careers based on salary ranges listed on seek job advertisements. To view their listed salaries for various careers, visit: http://www.seek.com.au/jobs-resources Commonwealth Scholarships There are a number of University Scholarships offered by the Commonwealth government. These include ABSTUDY, Austudy, Youth Allowance, Fares Allowance, Education Entry Payments and more. For more information and to find out if you’re eligible visit the Centrelink Website: http://www.humanservices.gov.au/ Australian College of Beauty Therapy: Open Day & Information Evenings ACBT is based in Perth and provides education in beauty therapy, make-up artistry and salon management. Register now to attend an Information Evening and/or Open Day by emailing [email protected] http://acbt.com.au/ Curtin University: Psychology and Speech Pathology Information Evening Wednesday, 29 October, 6 pm - 7:30 pm @ Room 329, Building 401, Curtin University, Bentley Campus Are you interested in finding out more about a career in psychology or speech pathology? Attend this information evening to hear from lecturers about the undergraduate courses and what life is like as a psychologist or speech pathologist. http://healthsciences.curtin.edu.au/psych-event.cfm ECU: Business and Law Career Evenings Tuesday, 11 November, 6 pm @ ECU Joondalup Campus Wednesday, 26 November, 6 pm @ ECU Mount Lawley Campus. Find out about courses, admission pathways, scholarships, support network and student accommodation from specialist and academic staff at ECU. http://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/events REECE School Based Traineeships Reece are Australia’s largest supplier of bathroom and plumbing products and are looking for Year 10 and 11 students to undertake school based traineeships across Australia. Students will work one day per week and must be available to work Saturdays. Visit the website to search and apply for positions in your area: http://asba.sherpanetwork.com.au/jobs/ School-based Apprentice - Actrol Parts Part time Osborne Park WAJob Ref - POSTED Tuesday, 23 September 2014. Reece and Murray Mallee Training have developed an Australian School based Apprenticeship Program (ASbA) offering exciting employment, training and career...View & Apply School-based Apprentice - Actrol PartsP art time Belmont WAJob Ref - POSTED Tuesday, 23 September 2014. Reece and Murray Mallee Training have developed an Australian School based Apprenticeship Program (ASbA) offering exciting employment, training and career...View & Apply Murdoch University Open Night Wednesday, 12 November, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm @ Kim Beazley Lecture Theatre. Open Nights are designed to help future students decide what they would like to study and the pathways to get there. All courses will be on display and academic staff will be there to answer any questions. Email: http://www.experience.murdoch.edu.au/event/opennight-4/ or phone (08) 9360 6010 University of Notre Dame: Information Evening Monday, 3 November, 5:30 pm @ Malloy Courtyard, University of Notre Dame. There’s still time to apply to study at Notre Dame in Semester 1, 2015. Find out more about the unique admissions process and get up-to-date information, then attend a candlelit Twilight Tour of the campus. RSVP Online at http://www.nd.edu.au/events/2014/stilltime-twilight Curtin University: UniReady Intensive Summer If you’re in Year 12 and worried that you won’t get a high enough ATAR for University, the UniReady Intensive Summer Program may help you to qualify for entry into some health sciences, humanities or business undergraduate courses. It is a free intensive five week enabling program offered at Curtin’s Bentley Campus. To find out more information and apply visit: http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/schoolleavers/how-to-get-in/flexible-entry-pathways/uniready.cfm Contents Central Institute: Course Information Sessions Looking to study at Central in Semester 1, 2015? Potential students and their parents are invited to attend information sessions. - Events Courses: Wednesday, 22 October, - 5:30 pm – 7 pm @ 30 Aberdeen St, Northbridge - Travel and Tourism: Wednesday, 22 October, 5:30 pm – 7 pm @ 30 Aberdeen St, Northbridge - Education and Community Services: Wednesday, 22 October 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm OR Wednesday, 19 November, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm @ Cnr Richmond and Oxford St, Leederville - Laboratory Operations: Monday, 3 November, 11 am – 12 pm OR Wednesday, 5 November, - 5 pm – 6 pm @ 140 royal St, East Perth - Diploma of Commerce: Wednesday, 26 November, 6 pm – 7 pm @ 30 Aberdeen St, Northbridge RSVP Online: http://www.central.wa.edu.au/Future_Students/Pages/Cour se-Information-Sessions.aspx Careers with Woolworths Woolworths Limited (Woolworths, Big W, BWS, etc) has a range of job options available, from apprenticeships & trade roles to casual, part time or full time positions. www.wowcareers.com.au ECU: Paramedical Science - Chat and Lab Showcase 2014 Wednesday, 5 November, 6 pm @ ECU Joondalup Campus Check out ECU’s simulated training lab and find out about ECU’s Bachelor of Science (Paramedical Science) and admissions pathways. http://www.ecu.edu.au/futurestudents/events The Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) 2015 Scholarships Applications close Friday, 31 October The Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) is a national independent charity administering tertiary scholarships for children and grandchildren of exservice men and women. Scholarships are awarded to deserving candidates based on need and merit. Applicants can be high-school leavers starting university or current university students studying full time. Women in Engineering Scholarship Program Brown Consulting group are offering university scholarships to women looking to study engineering in 2015. Not only does the scholarship provide financial assistance, but it also offers paid work experience during university breaks and throughout the semester. For more information and to apply, visit: http://www.brownconsulting.com.au/dreambig Students can start their university degree at Central Institute of Technology and finish at Curtin University! In 2015 Central will be offering the higher education Diploma of Commerce, a one year course that guarantees graduates entry into the second year of Curtin University’s Bachelor of Commerce. The Diploma of Commerce is designed for students who: · completed Year 12, but did not meet minimum ATAR entry requirements, or · did not obtain an ATAR, or · successfully completed a Certificate IV vocational qualification Diploma of Commerce students will be provided with extra support and engagement with small class sizes at around 25, as well as additional academic workshops preparing them for university. Applications are open for the Diploma of Commerce on the Central website (Future Students/ Higher Education). http://www.central.wa.edu.au/highered/Pages/default.aspx Students may direct specific enquires to Ferguson Roper 9427 1308 or email [email protected] Mrs Tara Hill – Careers & VET Coordinator Around 70 scholarships are administered per year. Scholarships are generally paid for three years and are between $3,000 and $4,000 per year. Contact: 02 9213 7999 or [email protected] http://www.avcat.org.au/ Contents COMMUNITY EVENTS OUR LADY OF THE MISSION HALLOWEEN DANCE OUR LADY OF THE MISSION ALL SOULS LITURGY All Souls Liturgy Pinnaroo Cemetery Sunday, 2 November from 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm All are welcome to join us to pray for loved ones who have gone before us 2014 ALL SCHOOLS 2014 WA All Schools Championships (Including Para-athletes) 31st October – 2nd November 2014 WA Athletics Stadium The 2014 All Schools Championships are open to any WA school student aged 12-17 years. Athletes can qualify for the 2014 Australian All Schools Championships in Adelaide from 5th - 7th December 2014. Enter online at www.waathletics.org.au. Entries close 27th October 2014. For more information contact: Mel Tantrum, Development Manager Phone: (08) 6272 0480. Email: [email protected] Athletics WA, PO Box 157, Floreat WA 6014. Phone: (08) 6272 0480.