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Newsletter Edition 9 / 2024, June 17

Principal's Message

Dear Emmanuel College Families,

Term Two Wrap-up
The end of term two is rapidly approaching making this the final Newsletter of this term. The last day of term two for students is Thursday 27 June. School staff will be working Friday 28 June to prepare semester one reports to be released on Friday 5 July. I thank everyone who has contributed to the success of this first semester of 2024.

It’s been a busy and productive term which is confirmed by a look at the College Calendar and the Daily Messages. In the last few weeks of term alone we have seen or will experience in the coming days student involvement in intermediate/senior netball and football, semester two subject adjustments, Fit4Life days, an information night for the 2025 trip to France, the junior school mock elections, Big Weekend of Books, RU OK? Student Art Competition, Journal Club, Staedtler Art Competition, Student Book and Art Clubs, the General Achievement Test (GAT), Forensic Science, Netball Academy and French excursions, the Year 12 Winter Ball, the Red Earth Immersion, AFL Academy Parent’s Match, and the Australian Mercy Secondary School’s Student Conference. Additionally, an interesting opportunity concludes this week for students to gain 100 bonus points for their House and the House Cup. Under the umbrella, Make A Difference – Humanity Starts with Charity, students are invited to contribute cans of Tuna to support Warrnambool Foodshare. Contributions are made on a House basis with the House collecting the most tins winning the bonus points. At the time of writing this report the House rankings are Rice, Maguire, McAuley and Egan, but there’s still time to donate! This amazing list is evidence the school’s Vision statement is thriving: Emmanuel College is a dynamic learning community, bringing to life the Gospel values of Faith, Hope and Love and continuing in the Catholic tradition of Catherine McAuley and Edmund Rice.

Congratulations Br. Frank O’Shea
The recent King’s Birthday Honours saw past student and Inspiring Alumni, Br. Frank O’Shea, receive the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his services to International Wellbeing. For more than a decade, Frank has been the Head of the Ruben Centre in one of Kenya’s poorest areas. The Ruben Centre is a beacon of hope in an otherwise impoverished community providing education and health care to thousands of people. Emmanuel College staff and students support the Ruben Centre with the funds raised on Emmanuel Day shared between the Ruben Centre and Mercy Works. In an extraordinary coincidence, past staff members Brian Brown, Anne Marintelli and Lisa Pope are volunteering at the Ruben Centre during June and were with Frank to celebrate his award. I am sure you will join with me in congratulating Brother Frank O’Shea.

Red Earth Immersion
A group of nineteen senior school students and two staff members are departing next Sunday for Central Australia to take part in the 2024 Red Earth immersion. During the two weeks they will spend time living and working in remote indigenous communities and in one of the communities they will undertake a project that they will fund from the group’s fund-raising activities leaving a legacy in that community. I look forward to hearing more about their experiences when they return. Until then I say thank you to Deputy Principal, Michael Wrigley and Director of Faith and Mission, Jacinta Skilbeck, for creating this opportunity for Emmanuel students. May you all travel well and return safely.

VRQA Audit
Schools such as Emmanuel College are registered to operate in Victoria by the Victorian Registrations and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). Every four years the College is audited by the VRQA confirming its compliance with an extensive array of school registration requirements. An auditor representing the VRQA will be at the College tomorrow to undertake multiple compliance checks and advise of any areas requiring attention before reconfirming ongoing registration. Preparation for tomorrow’s audit has been several months in the making and I thank Suzanne Dwyer, Shirley Errey, Stephen Kerr, Catherine Cope, Michael Wrigley and members of the College Leadership Team for their role in preparing for tomorrow’s visit, ensuring the College is current in the multiple fields with which schools must comply.

Staff Farewells
At the end of this term the College farewells two staff members, Nathan Coughlan, and Samantha Webster, who are exploring or have accepted roles in alternative settings. I thank both Samantha and Nathan for their contribution to Emmanuel College during their time with us and I wish them health and happiness in the future as they pursue new pathways.

I acknowledge the recent death of Kathleen Ryan (Kidd) who passed away on Friday 17 May. Kathleen attended St Ann’s College and she worked in the College office in the 1980s. Kathleen is the sister of Fr Barry Ryan, who at present is fighting his own battle with cancer. Our thoughts are very much with Barry at this sad and painful time.

May Kathleen know the loving embrace of God and may perpetual light shine upon her.

May she rest in peace. Amen.

Refugee Week
Families have been fleeing their homes because of war and other conflicts for centuries. Unfortunately, we still read about people trying to escape dire conditions to provide a better life for their families. At present, Emmanuel College hosts a small number of students of refugee families offering them through education an opportunity to transform their lives and futures. Refugee Week runs between June 16 - 22, highlighting the perils that many individuals and families face daily. We pray this week for refugees in our own community and around the world:

God of Mercy, we lift up to You all refugees and their families.

Grant them strength and courage as they seek new beginnings.
Shelter them with Your love and peace in times of uncertainty and
Guide them to places of safety and hope, where they can rebuild their lives and find freedom.
We pray especially for those students at Emmanuel College and their families
who came to us as refugees.
Bless their journey with compassion and support.
St. Joseph: Pray for us. May the spirit of Catherine McAuley and
Edmund Rice guide us in all we do. Amen.

Finally, I remind Emmanuel families that term three commences for students on Tuesday 16 July. Staff will return and undertake professional training on Monday 15 July. The College Office will be open between 9am – 3pm during the first week of the term break and closed during the second week.

Kind regards,

Mr Peter Morgan
Principal

A Message from Mrs Claire Wrigley

Child Safe Standard 9 - Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.

Many parents will have seen in the media in the past week an incident in a Victorian school where a young person posted AI generated nude images of students from their school using individual headshots. Whilst we take every opportunity we can to discuss respectful behaviour online, we encourage parents to also have conversations with your children about online respect. The behaviour of this young person is illegal and whilst they and their family will have to work through this, the damage to the young people that the fake photos were made of is irreversible.

Many of us have grown up in a world devoid of technologies and often have very limited knowledge on how best to assist and guide their children. In today’s digital world, 90% of a child’s socialisation occurs online. As the range of social media platforms grows, so too does the opportunity for bullying and stalking. Often parents have no idea their child may be a victim and kids are unlikely to report it for fear of losing access to their technology, which to them, is the equivalent of "social death”.

Teens are often unaware that their words, and or photos, can sometimes find their way to an unexpected audience with undesirable consequences. The key is not to fear technology, but to embrace it. In this SchoolTV series (link below) parents can learn how to keep their children safe from online predators and how to have conversations with their children about online safety and respect.

We have access to SchoolTV which is on our website with many resources for parents. See below a link to support for parents on Cyber safety challenges - SchoolTv Cyber Safety Resource

An article written by Susan Mclean on the importance of talking about naked selfies is also well worth reading to assist parents with starting a conversation with your child - The importance of talking about naked selfies

Year 12 Fit4life Day
On Wednesday June 5, Year 12 students participated in a Fit4life day at the College. The day included three presentations that explored resilience and learning from failing, a “chaotic choir” which involved students stepping out of their comfort zone and having lots of fun and a final presentation on safe partying and looking after mates. These practical workshops provided students with information and skills to enhance their final year at school and beyond.

Student voice - Year 12 Fit4life day
Tom was super enthusiastic about getting everyone involved in some way, whether it was on stage or in the crowd. Tom was all about us leaving feeling happier than when we first came in and encouraging everyone to step out of their comfort zone Tom had us work as a team to sing “Country Road” which overall was a great laugh and did in fact have us leaving happier and more energetic than when we first joined him - Eamon

Sonya Karras led a fantastic session on safe partying for the year 12s. She covered everything from the legal aspects of alcohol to tips for getting home safely after a night out. Alongside these important topics, she told some humorous stories such as a drunk man riding a horse through the Maccas drive-through! Sonya also shared a story highlighting the devastating effects of drink driving. Her advice extended beyond just staying safe personally; she emphasised the importance of looking out for friends and knowing how to administer the recovery position. Overall, Sonya's session was both engaging and highly informative - Luke

The day as a whole was a really positive experience, where the year 12s were able to dress up in theme as ‘nappers and rappers’, it was really exciting to see everyone enthusiastic and really get involved in the dress up. We were also introduced to a couple of guest speakers for the day, one of which was Sonya Karras, whom I particularly enjoyed. She was funny, informative, and enthusiastic, where she was able to educate year 12 students on the dangers, and effects of alcohol consumption and drink driving, as well as safe partying. She had an arsenal of hilarious stories she had gathered from her time working in nightclubs and as a guest speaker, and she was able to really connect with the year 12s. Ultimately, Sonya established a positive and informative afternoon, where every year 12 was able to take something away from the experience. - Abby

Mrs Claire Wrigley
Assistant Principal - Students

A Message from Mr Justin Houlihan

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please take note of the following pieces of information.

The 2025 Curriculum Handbooks are now available to read over. They are available on PAM under Knowledge Bank and then clicking 2025 Curriculum Handbooks. Whilst selecting subjects for 2025 does not need to be finalised until week four of term three, the handbooks allow students and parents to read through the electives offered and pathways available at the various year levels. We look forward to working with students to help them know the process as well as offering more information about the choices they will need to make for 2025.

A reminder to parents of Year 10 students, that you are still able to make an interview time with either David Gladman, Shane Smith or Rebecca Down about pathways into Year 11. The optional interviews allow you to sit down with our experts on pathways. Bookings can be made on PAM under Parent Teacher Interviews and availability is this Wednesday the 19th June and next Wednesday the 26th June.

Semester Reports for Semester One will be available for students and parents on Friday 5th July and they will be released by midday that day.

Mr Justin Houlihan
Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning

Student Voice - Term 2, Year 9 Immersion Week

Week 7 saw the Year 9 cohort engage in their second immersion week. The Exploration and Resilience classes started the week with brilliant sunny weather but unfortunately for 9F, they finished their resilience experience a bit wind blown and wet. In Canberra students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy. They were given the opportunity to visit Parliament House, the Museum of Australian Democracy, the National Electoral Education Centre and the Australian War Memorial, amongst other activities and attractions. The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education and to assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding of $45 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion. Emmanuel College is greatly appreciative of this funding.

Student reflections form the week:

Exploration Immersion
Our term 2 immersion week was such a great experience! On the first day Brophy came and had a chat to us, as well as Ms Skilbeck. We learnt heaps about the less fortunate and what we can do to help. We then went to Albert Park and planted some trees. On the second day we went ten pin bowling and went around Warrnambool with Rob Lowe as he taught us many things about Indigenous past that happened in our local area. It was so interesting to find out things most of us didn’t know! Then on the third day it was the amazing race around town. The amazing race was enjoyable as we got to walk around town with our friends, and have a good time. Then Sherry Johnstone came and showed us her incredible artwork, and talked to us about her life story and her culture. We then got to do our own paintings inspired by indigenous symbols, it was very entertaining. Then it was the fourth day, the last day. We drove about an hour and a half to Budjbim. At BudjBim we learnt about the life cycle of eels and how the indigenous used to live years ago. It was very interesting! On the way back home we stopped at tower hill for a walk, we then we arrived back at school. Immersion week was so fun and we all learned heaps!

Community Immersion
For our community camp at 9@Rice we travelled to Canberra by bus on the 27th. In Canberra we started day one by going to the old parliament house and learning about our past prime ministers and we went into the old house of representatives and role played an actual referendum that happened in 1981. Then we had a tour through Embassy Drive and after we had pizza for lunch and we went to the new parliament house where we got to speak with Dan Tehan and learn about his role in the house of representatives. We ended the day by going to the National Arboretum and learnt about different endangered and extinct trees that they grow.
On Tuesday we went to Questacon which is a national science and technology centre that had lots of fun interactive activities that we participated in, then after that we went to the Canberra Zoo where we had a BBQ lunch by the rhino enclosure. When we left the zoo we spent some time shopping and after free time we went to the National Electoral Education Centre. Here, we learnt how to vote and we even had our own election with the group. After dinner we went to The Griffin Centre where we had people educate us about people in poverty and how the Big Issue magazine helped them.
On our final day of activities we went to the Australian War Memorial, Laser Tag and Portrait Gallery and we had chips for lunch at a local park. Everyone cleaned their rooms back at the hotel and we all made our way to bounce for our final activity for the camp. We woke up on the 31st for a quick breakfast and a quick pack up to leave Canberra by 5:30am to get back to Warrnambool by 6pm.

Resilience Immersion
Day 1 of our Resilience Camp it was our Fit4Life day, which started with a mindfulness activity, games in the hall and a Kahoot in the Q block. After recess we walked to the stage for a talk with Ben Harkin, and how he shows resilience everyday with not having arms. After lunch we did some practise on the bike, some more different games in the hall and to finish up our day we had a quick overview over the rest of the week.
After a day off on Tuesday, Wednesday Day 3 was our paddling day. We were taken down to the Merri River near the rowing club, we had a quick rundown on how to use the canoes, had lunch and then we were off to near stingray bay. It was an enjoyable cruise down the river and it was good fun. Ready for our bike ride and overnight stay the next day.
Day 4 of our Resilience Camp started off with being dropped off at Rundells and we were straight on the bikes ready to go through Koroit then to Port Fairy, it was windy all the way to Koroit were we stopped and had a break then we were back on the bikes going to Port Fairy where it rained the whole way there. Once we stopped in Port Fairy we had our lunch and since the rain was too bad, we had to get the bus to Killarney where we were staying instead of hiking there. We set up our tents and just hung around until it was dinner time. We had dinner, watched the footy and then we were off to bed for our hike to Levy’s tomorrow.
After a windy night sleeping in the tents. We woke up, had some brekkie and got ready for the hike to Levy’s. We packed up all our stuff and got on the path where we were walking. We walked along the sand where it rained for the majority of the day and the wind was horrible. We showed resilience and after a long day of walking we finally arrived at Levy’s, got on the bus, went back to school where our week came to an end. It was an overall great camp and would be ten times better if the weather was good.

Faith & Mission

Year 7 RE ‘Fight For Fair’ Unit
Students in year 7 RE have been focusing on social justice issues throughout their ‘Fight For Fair’ unit. 7C were fortunate to have guest speaker Carli Reeve present to them on Thursday.

Carli is a local social activist and songwriter. Her song ‘Upwelling’ has been shortlisted for a major environmental music prize. Alumnus Tom Graham provided the footage for the clip. The song is a response to seismic blasting of the ocean, which threatens marine ecosystems.

Carli came in and spoke to our class today, she told us about how she lived in a small town, and all she wanted to do was get out of there and go to uni. She also told us about her interest in marine biology and her science degree - Lily

Today our class talked to Carli about caring about issues and how to express your feelings and being able to speak up if a problem does occur - Indi

Our class discussed with Carli about how special and beautiful the ocean is and how much it has impacted on our lives in south West Victoria - Indianna

MGL Sisters
The MGL sisters visited Emmanuel on Thursday 6th June, they mostly came from Canberra. They spoke to a year 7 class in the library. Isobel Stewart alumna and Sister visited too. The Sisters shared stories with us about their life, faith and experiences.

It was interesting to hear from the Sisters. They spoke to us about their experiences of growing up and at times struggling with their identity. The Sisters had a great sense of humor and allowed us to ask them questions about anything. They were all very friendly and approachable. We ended our session by doing some guided journaling - Layla

Then they spoke to four Year 10 classes and one Year 12 class.

After some group challenges, Isobel Stewart shared her journey of discernment in taking her vows as a Sister, and was courageous in talking about the challenges she’d faced in making that decision. She also spoke about her life as a teacher prior to taking her vows, and that being a nun wasn’t what she expected to be doing when she was a student at Emmanuel.

We are grateful for the opportunity to explore what it means to live a faith filled life through hearing the Sisters’ stories, and appreciate learning about the Sisters and their dedication to serving vulnerable people in our communities.

Ms Brigid Foard - Religious Education KLA
Ms Jacinta Skilbeck - Director of Faith & Mission

Science Update

Driving Safely: Insights from Our Local Highway Patrol
Highway Patrol Acting Sergeant Peter Hunter and Senior Constable Luke Hunter were invited to speak with our Year 10 Life Science students as an extension of their studies and investigation into car safety and the impact of driver distraction. Luke and Peter highlighted the main contributing factors to young driver injury and fatality stating dangerous driving, mobile phone use, drugs, alcohol and speed were the top five causes contributing to the statewide statistics. They emphasised the vulnerability of young drivers, particularly those on their red P plates and offered sound advice on how to best avoid being a statistic in the coming years and having negative interactions with police.

Peter and Luke demonstrated and explained how both preliminary drug and alcohol testing was conducted roadside and gave the students the opportunity to experience what it is like to undertake a random breath test for alcohol.

To finish off their talk students were invited to the school car park to see the sophisticated set up in a Vic Pol highway patrol vehicle. Students were surprised that speed can be detected in three ways depending on the situation and whether the officer is stationary or actively patrolling in the car. Luke engaged students in the use of the laser gun testing it on students to determine what speed they could reach running up the path. Highway patrol vehicles have come a long way in terms of technology and prowess in recent years, not to mention the upgrade from Holden to a luxury European sports SUV.

Thanks to officers Peter and Luke for sharing their knowledge and experience, and providing our students with valuable insights into how the driver contributes to safer road use, and the role police play in supporting this. We really appreciate the time given to our students.

Mrs Suzie Wellens
Science and Laboratory Coordinator

Performing Arts News

It has been a busy week at The STAGE with the Warrnambool Eisteddfod competition in full swing. We have had a wonderful intake of entries by our Vocal students. Friday 14^th June results will be reported in the next newsletter along with Instrumental, ensemble and band results. The results are not the most important thing- having fun, performance involvement and challenging yourself is the most valuable experience.

Results:
Warrnambool Eisteddfod-Vocal

Tuesday
14 Years and Under
Daisy Advincula and Sofia Resk-Wilson competed in 4 sections

14 Years and Under Own Choice Solo
3rd Daisy Advincula

14 Years and Under Disney Solo
3rd Daisy Advincula

14 Years and Under Contemporary Solo
1st Daisy Advincula

Wednesday
15 Years and Under Own Choice Solo
1st Layla Kermond
2nd Ruby Nelson
HM Jasmine Phillips, Grace Hickey

15 Years and Under Disney Solo
1st Grace Hickey
2nd Ruby Nelson
HM Layla Kermond

15 Years and Under Swing Jazz Solo
2nd Ruby Nelson
HM Layla Kermond

15 Years and Under Musical Theatre Solo
2nd Ruby Nelson
3rd Layla Kermond

15 Years and Under Contemporary Solo
1st Ruby Nelson
3rd Grace Hickey
HM Jasmine Phillips

Thursday
18 Years and Under Own Choice Solo
1st Chloe Mutton
3rd Grace Pollock
HM Jess Bushell, Amelia McLeod, Charlotte Dumesny

18 Years and Under Disney Solo
1st Bella Aquilina
3rd Charlotte Dumesny, Amelia McLeod
HM Jessica Bushell

18 Years and Under Swing Jazz Solo
1st Amelia McLeod
2nd Chloe Mutton

18 Years and Under Musical Theatre Solo
2nd Amelia McLeod
3rd Grace Pollock, Chloe Mutton
HM Jessica Bushell

18 Years and Under Contemporary Solo
1st Amelia McLeod
2nd Bella Aquilina
HM Chloe Mutton

VCE Drama
The VCE Drama group travelled to Drysdale to ‘The Potato Shed’ Theatre to see a one person show “World Problems by Melbourne Theatre Company. The group will analyse the play for a SAC and they also need to use a play they have seen throughout the year in a response section in their final VCE exam.

VCE Drama -James Cutler Workshop
James is a drama teacher, VCE examiner, actor, and director in Melbourne. James travelled from Melbourne to work with our students in preparation for their Performance SOLO EXAM. The focus was:

Decoding the Structure: analysing and responding to the stimulus, extracting dramatic potential.
Leaping Into Action: devising, dramatic elements, expressive skills
Taking it to the Next Level: performance skills, actor-audience relationship, transformations.

For Term 3 this will be the sole learning focus for the SOLO exam at the Lighthouse Theatre in early October.

Year 7 band Program
The Year 7’s are hurtling along with the sound of Hot Cross Buns and Good King Wenceslas echoing through the STAGE building. With only two periods a week with one period of instrument tutoring, most are doing very well. Regular practice is vital for improvement, and we encourage parents to assist with accommodating and encouraging regular practise. There are a few performance opportunities over Semester 2 that the music team are organising, and we look forward to the Year 7 Band Showcase in November. The Year 7 and music team will keep parents informed of dates in early Term 3.

Music teacher SPOTLIGHT
Leah Oswin Voice Teacher and Soprano
Leah completed VCE Music at Catholic Regional College, Geelong at the top of her class with High Distinction, she was awarded the prestigious Dame Nellie Melba full-time scholarship for the duration of her 3-year Diploma at the Dame Nellie Melba Conservatorium of Music followed by the Amelia Joscelyne Scholarship for the 4th and final year of her Bachelor of Music.
This took her to Sydney where she continued her studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in the Diploma of Opera.
From many local and interstate performances, masterclasses, recitals to extensive international performance and study tours of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
Vocal Teacher at Emmanuel College, Warrnambool and privately from her studio in Port Fairy.
Leah is passionate about the voices of the future and so thrilled to be part of our team here at Emmanuel.

Ms Megan Davies
Head of Performing Arts & Instrumental Music Coordinator

Girls Football Academy Excursion

39 Year 9 Girls Football Academy students attended Melbourne for an excursion. The girls were very lucky to attend Carlton Football Club where they were treated to a real insight into the women’s AFL program. AFLW Carlton coach Matthew Buck invited our girls into a pre training meeting with the playing group. 3 of our students participated in a fun ice breaker activity against some of the players to which one of our girls won the game.

Matthew then proceeded to go through some vision from both training and previous games which helped explain what he wanted the group focussing on at training that day. He went through an outline of training and what the players needed to work on. We were really impressed with the professionalism of the meeting. The students were then invited to watch the training session which started with active performance enhancement training. The girls were doing activities inside which promoted improving their bodies for the rigours of AFL.

The group then trained on the oval while we got to watch. The coaching staff were great and came over to us to explain what was going on. The girls then joined in at the end of training while the players were doing their personal craft work. They were able to then have some shots on goal which was really fun. We then left Ikon Park and were treated to a very close game at the MCG between Carlton and Melbourne. Thank you to Matthew Buck and his team for showing us the ropes of AFLW.

Mr Glen Martin

Sports Update

Senior Boys Premier League Football
After a sensational 85-30 point win last Wednesday against SEDA College, the boys are off to the Grand Final in two weeks against Catherine McAuley College. We wish them all the best!

Intermediate Boys Football
Last week our Intermediate Football team participated in the SSV Greater Western Region finals in Ballarat. Our team defeated Monivae College in the first game by 27 points, and then Trinity College by 18 points in our second game to progress to the final. In the final we played Horsham College, and thanks to a goal from Harry Pollock with less than 60 seconds to play we won the final by 6 points. The boys that played were absolutely fantastic with their behaviour, effort and selfless attitude throughout the day in tough windy and cold conditions. We now progress to the next stage which is on August 15th back in Ballarat.

GWR Senior Netball
Our senior netball team delivered outstanding performances in their recent matches, securing victories against Mortlake College with a score of 37-4 and Ballarat High with 28-12. Their success earned them a place in a highly competitive Grand Final against long-time rivals, Trinity College, Colac. The final was a showcase of incredible netball skills and talent. The match was even at halftime, but despite a valiant effort, our team narrowly lost by 2 goals in the closing minutes. We extend our thanks to the players for their dedication in representing our college. Special recognition goes to Team Manager Kate Noseda, and to injured players Scarlett O'Donnell and Molly McLaren for their invaluable coaching on the day. We also appreciate the girls who assisted in umpiring throughout the event.

GWR Intermediate Netball
The intermediate netball team faced intense competition in their recent round robin format, adjusted just the night before. Starting strong, they secured a narrow 2-goal victory (15-13) against Trinity College, Colac. In their second match, both teams showcased excellent skills, resulting in a nail-biting finish where Mercy College Camperdown edged out a win by just one goal. This narrow loss unfortunately kept our team from topping the ladder and advancing further. Despite the setback, the girls can take pride in their performance against some of the region’s top netball players. A special thanks to Sophie Adams for coaching and to the girls for stepping in to umpire. Although it wasn’t the outcome we hoped for, it was a valuable experience and another cherished memory for us at Emmanuel. Many thanks to Jaffa for making the bus ride entertaining as always!

GWR Junior Girls Football
A great day of AFL for our Year 7/8 Girls last week in Hamilton winning all 4 games and keeping their opposition scoreless all day to progress onto the final 8 State finals in August. The girls were pumped for the day and came out firing in each game showing great skill, team work and improvement in each game to get the job done. The girls will now move to the final 8 on August 13 to take on the winner of the Loddon Mallee region in the Qtr Final. Results are as follows:

Game 1 vs Mercy RC
Emmanuel 14, Mercy RC 0
Goals: Sophie Brown
Best players: Zarah Timpson, Elsie Finningan, Edie Batt, Lucy Howland, Alexis Pickford

Game 2 vs Ballarat HS
Emmanuel 26, Ballarat HS 0
Goals: Zeta Kane, Issy Kelly, Sophie Brown, Poppy Monk
Best players: Izzy Kelly, Sophie Brown, Poppy Monk, Zeta Kane, Alexis Pickford

Game 3 vs Horsham C
Emmanuel 28, Horsham C 0
Goals: Lucy Clancy, Sophie Brown, Alexis Pickford
Best players: Zarah Timpson, Alexis Pickford, Zeta Kane, Elsie Finnigan

Game 4 vs Trinity College
Emmanuel 14, Trinity College 0
Goals: Izzy Kelly, Lucy Howland
Best players: Zarah Timpson, Edie Batt, Izzy Kelly, Sophie Brown, Poppy Monk

Library News

UNO Competition

The Term 2 UNO Competition was held in the Library on June 5.

The winner of the competition was James Turner, Year 7.

Jenson Riordan, Jye Chisholm and Jude Delaney were the runners up.

Thank you to all of the students who participated.

There will be another UNO competition in Term 3.

Library – The Home of Sports

Last week saw the Library being the home of sports watching with students gathering to watch the Premier League football boys play against SEDA College (Wednesday). On Thursday many Year 12 students watched the Brisbane Olympic Swimming Trials.

Mrs Margaret Sinnott
Library Coordinator

Words for Wellbeing

As well as seeing students on a one to one basis, the Fit4Life Wellbeing team at Emmanuel run several proactive group programs throughout the school aimed at fostering the Wellbeing of our young people and building life skills like communication, respectful relationships, regulating emotion and developing resilience, embedding Wellbeing into the culture of our community. Some activities and groups we are presently running are:

Postcards
Caroline ran an activity promoting kindness and connection helping students to send a free postcard to someone they care about. Twenty five postcards are making their way across the nation to the mailboxes of people we care about. Australia Post together with Beyond Blue produced a free postcard for Australians to post to loved ones “because when we connect, we feel better.”
A postcard writing session was enjoyed in the Library with students choosing to send the cards to grandparents, relatives, Mercy place residents and AFL footballers, including Emmanuel alumni.
Students were asked to imagine the delight of someone they cared about receiving the pretty blue wren card designed by artist Jocelyn Proust. So much nicer than receiving bills or junk mail!
This simple act of kindness was also an education in letter writing with many students learning how to write and address a letter, a lost art nowadays with email and text a much more prevalent means of communication.
Did you receive one?!

Fit4FiveSenses
Fit4FiveSenses is a group targeted at Year 7 and 8 students to support the development of social and emotional skills, expand coping toolkits, and to identify students’ strengths, likes, dislikes, needs, wants and abilities. Students are encouraged to work together as a group to explore their 5 senses by participating in a range of mindfulness activities involving sight, taste, touch, sound and smell.

In Week 4, students were encouraged to consider their own ‘Anxiety Monsters’ that may influence their ability to cope on a daily basis. Students then worked together to identify barriers/solutions to support them with the challenges that having an Anxiety Monster may bring at school, at home and within the community.

Throughout other weeks, students have explored their individual sensory preferences, by participating in activities involving tactile objects, essential oils, music, ‘mindful eating’, and ‘mindful seeing’. For the remainder of term, students will continue to explore the above – whilst working as a team to strengthen their connections with their peers and staff within the school.

Film Fundraiser - Refugee Program

To acknowledge REFUGEE WEEK there will be a screening of Peace by Chocolate, which will also be a fundraiser to support refugee households through the Community Refugee Integration & Settlement Pilot (CRISP).
Locally, this program is run by parishioners at Star of the Sea parish, and has already been successful in assisting their first refugee family, the Saqat family from Iraq. Two children from this family now attend Emmanuel - Mirna in Yr 8, and Jayms in Yr 7.

FUNDRAISER DETAILS:
Peace by Chocolate - Thursday June 20th 6.30pm at the Capitol Cinema
Tickets $20 https://www.trybooking.com/CRIPM
Trailer https://peacebychocolatefilm.com/
After the bombing of his father's chocolate factory, a charming young Syrian refugee struggles to settle into his new Canadian small-town life, caught between following his dream to become a doctor and preserving his family's chocolate-making legacy. Based on the incredible internationally recognised true story.

For more information phone Katherine 0459 615 564
https://refugeesponsorship.org.au/what-we-do/crisp/