Newsletter Edition 13 / 2024, September 2

Principal's Message

Dear Emmanuel College Families,

I hope you and your family survived the impact of the fierce weather over the last 24 hours.  It wasn’t the ideal way to commence Spring!

Mercy Education Frayne Festival
Last Friday I joined teachers and students attending the annual Mercy Education Frayne Festival.  Established in 1996, the festival is named after Mother Ursula Frayne, leader of the first group of Sisters of Mercy to arrive in Australia from Ireland in 1846.  Mother Ursula Frayne personally established two schools, first in Perth and later in Melbourne, while other Sisters of Mercy followed and established or operated schools across the continent.  It’s one of those extraordinary stories that belong to the pioneering days of this nation and for which we continue to reap rich rewards today.

The Frayne Speech Festival is a gathering of students from schools, founded in the traditions of Mercy Education.  It provides an opportunity for spirited competition in debating, public speaking and voice choir and fosters a sense of unity across the schools.  Emmanuel College entered teams in the public speaking and debating competitions as well as the very demanding Voice Choir section.  Congratulations to all the students who took part, especially the voice choir which at the end of the day was the runner up.  Our thanks go to Catherine Ryan and Brigid Foard for their time and expertise coaching the students, and to Chamon Vogels who attended on the day.  As always, we appreciate Jaffa’s driving getting us there and home again safely.

Year 9 Immersion
Best wishes to the staff and students attending the final year nine immersions for 2024.  I sincerely hope we see an end to this weather to enable those students camping under canvas a positive experience.  If there are additional weather warnings for tomorrow or coming days, the extent of the resilience experiences will be reviewed and parents notified.

Parent, Student, Teacher Conferences
Parents and guardians will have access to term three interim reports from today.  I encourage you to view this timely update and to consider making a booking for parent, student, teacher conferences scheduled for Wednesday 11 September 11.00am-6.00pm.  Please note this day is an independent learning day for all students.  P/S/T conferences open tomorrow and close on Tuesday 10 September at 4pm.

I trust yesterday was a very happy day for the father in our community and all the men who provide fatherly care and love to young people.

Let us be grateful for:
Fathers who have tried to balance the demands of work, relationships, and children
Fathers who, lacking a good model for a father, have worked to become a good father.
Fathers who could not always be there for their children, but who continue to offer those children their love and support.
Fathers whose children are adopted, and whose love and support has offered healing.
Fathers who, as stepfathers, freely choose the obligation of fatherhood and earned their stepchildren's love and respect.
Fathers who have lost a child to death and continue to hold the child in their heart.
Let us be grateful for:
Those men who have no children but cherish the next generation as if they were their own.
The men who have "fathered" us in their role as mentors and guides.
The men who are about to become fathers; may they openly delight in their children.
And let us be grateful for:
Those fathers who have died, but live on in our memory and whose love continues to nurture us.

Saint Joseph, pray for us.   May the spirit of Catherine McAuley and Edmund Rice guide us in all we do. 
Amen. 

Mr Peter Morgan
Principal

A Message from Mrs Claire Wrigley

It’s almost Youth Fest!
The whole of September marks a special time to celebrate our amazing young people in the community. There's plenty of events planned, with some for the whole family to enjoy! It kicked off with our Warrnambool and Moyne Youth Showcase event on Sunday at the F Project (224 Timor St) from 10 and to 2 pm. The day included the opening of Artolescence and Rubbish Repurposed Art Exhibitions, Young Makers market, live music and art workshops. 

Check out the full calendar of events attached. For more information about each event, visit Whats On Warrnambool and search for the event.

After Sundays Youth Showcase event, Artolescence Exhibition will be open until the 15 September, while Rubbish Repurposed Art Exhibition (in the Youth Space) will be open to view on Wednesday 4 September (10am -1 pm), Thursday 5 September (11 am – 3 pm) and Saturday 7 September (11 am- 2 pm).

Transition to Summer Uniform 
As per similar arrangements of last year. From Monday, 9 September students will be able to choose to wear summer or winter uniforms based on the weather conditions. This transition period will continue into term 4 for the first 4 weeks.  As of Monday, 4 November, all students will be required to be in summer uniform. 

Students are not to wear a combination of summer or winter uniforms.  PE uniform remains the same and is only to be worn by Year 7-9 students on the day you have PE to school. Students must be in full summer or full winter uniform depending on the weather.  At all times the blazer must be worn to and from school, regardless of winter or summer uniform.

 Please ensure that your child’s uniform is in good order and fitting well,  in particular the length of the dress needs to be appropriate with hem just above the knee cap. 

Uniform Guidelines 2024

Homeroom/Mentor group Planning for 2025
The year level teams will  begin preparing homerooms and mentor groups for 2025. The year level team invests a great deal of time and discernment in developing homeroom groups for a new school year.

We are aware that moving into a new school year creates for some students a level of anxiety, however it is important to understand that we are dealing with a number of variables that influence the makeup of homeroom and mentor groups. Such variables include elective choices, students with individual learning plans, teacher observation and feedback and classroom dynamic, and in the senior school the student’s house group. Year 9 students entering senior school are to remain in their house group.

As students transition through the school, we also encourage them to work with other students and become less reliant on being with their friends, and as such build resilience to become independent learners.

In the senior school students will be in a vertical homeroom structure with students from their house group from Year 10 to 12, whilst all academic classes are entirely dependent upon their subject selection. Students currently in Year 9 will not be moved out of their current house for senior school. Generally speaking we do not put siblings into the same mentor group however, if you would like to request siblings to be together, please email the Year 9 coordinator.

If you have any concerns about your child’s 2025 homeroom/mentor group, please communicate with their current Year Level Coordinator in writing by Friday 20 September, via email so we can keep your concerns on record. 

This way we can hopefully address these concerns before homeroom/mentor group lists are

published, as after publication, changes become very difficult to accommodate. Changes will not be made unless there are extenuating circumstances and a process for review would be followed by senior college leadership. Requests for specific teachers cannot be accommodated in fairness to all students. 

Year level coordinators:
Year 7 - Karen Hetherington -  KHetherington@emmanuel.vic.edu.au
Year 8 - Annabelle Morton - amorton@emmanuel.vic.edu.au
Year 9 - Ben Brisbane - bbrisbane@emmanuel.vic.edu.au

Emmanuel Day Friday Sept 20
A highlight on our school calendar is Emmnauel Day. The purpose of this day is to come together as a school community to celebrate and have some fun as a school community and to raise awareness and much needed funds for two organisations, Edmund Rice foundation  which supports the Ruben Centre in Nairobi and Mercy Works Projects. These organisations do fantastic work with some of the most vulnerable communities here in Australia and overseas.

The theme this year is 'Emmanuel through the decades'. Each year level has been allocated a decade to come dressed up for the day! 

Year 7 - dress up in 70's
Year 8 - dress up in 80's
Year 9 - dress up in 90's
Year 10 & Year 11 - dress in 2000's
The tradition continues with Year 12 dressing up in their own theme for the day! 

To ensure the smooth running of the day, students are required to purchase a wristband enabling access to all activities. An early bird special for $10 (+50c Trybooking fee + EFT processing fee) via trybooking will allow access to over 20 activities with no more to pay, some of which include an inflatable basketball, soccer, billiards and sumo wrestling suits, Silent disco, and a chill-out games zone   After Sunday 15 September, tickets will be $15 (+50c Trybooking fee  + EFT processing fee) ). There will be prizes to be won at some of the activities, and for best dressed students, the day will conclude with the much anticipated ‘Emmanuel’s Got Talent’.

Tickets on sale please access via try-booking link - https://www.trybooking.com/CULNZ

Mrs Claire Wrigley
Assistant Principal - Students 

Interim Reports / PST Conferences / Wellbeing Conferences

Today, Monday 2 September at midday, Interim Reports will be released to parents and students. These will be available to view on PAM and will provide a snapshot of your child’s progress throughout term three. 

As per our college calendar, the Parent / Student / Teacher Conferences will be held from 11 am till 6 pm on Wednesday 11 September. Bookings will open for the conferences next Tuesday 3 September at 4 pm and will close a week later at 4 pm the day before the conferences are held. On the day of the conferences, students will have an Independent Learning Day from home, where students can follow the classes that they would normally have during the day. Some work will be posted on their Google Classroom to compliment what is being taught at the moment. No rolls will be taken and no direct teacher access. Although some work will be left to complete that day, students are still strongly encouraged to be present at the conferences either face to face or online, wherever possible. A reminder to Year 12 parents that there is an English SAC occurring that morning and Year 12 students are to turn up to school by 8:55 am and assemble in the canteen undercroft. They will finish their assessment around 10:30 am.

Within the Interim Report, a conference is always ‘welcomed’, however some teachers may have ‘requested’ a conference to be held. Again, we will provide face to face conferences within the Emmanuel Centre and also the opportunity to carry these out online via Microsoft Teams. The Team’s link provided on PAM is the link parents need to click and the process should be quite smooth from there. All parents completing conferences online, will be placed in a waiting bay and staff will let you in at or very close to the time of the conference. Please ensure your microphone and camera are on. The necessity to be on time both face to face and online is crucial to the running of the day.

Please also note, that like the conferences earlier in the year at the end of term one, Fit4Life team leader Rachele Sloane will make herself available with 10 minute timeslots throughout the day. Bookings can be made to discuss all things health, wellbeing, social emotional development, how the team works as well as strategies and support that can be offered. There are 32 X 10 minute available times to book if parents would like to take up the opportunity. Bookings can be made on PAM and is a separate booking portal to that of the PST Conferences.

Justin Houlihan
 Assistant Principal - Teaching & Learning

Performing Arts News

We have some wonderful performance opportunities and mini concerts coming up in Term 4…watch this space!

Many thanks to our Woodwind ensemble who played in the Emmanuel Centre Foyer area while our school community entered the building for our Whole School Assembly on Thursday.

A special thanks to their ensemble teacher Mrs Airlie Tait and the following students Belle Plozza, Grace Stephens, Nikolas Keramaris and  EJ Gass.

Contemporary Band 

Emmanuel College's After School Rock Band: A Fusion of Talent, Passion and Fun!

Every Monday afternoon for the last 3 years The Stage has hosted the Contemporary Band program, which is coordinated by Music Staff member Adam Burgess-Metal. The current band lineup consists of Emmanuel students Akira Fish-Laird on vocals, Satwika Sivasankar on keys, Bridget Cameron on bass, and Hayley Gottliebsen on drums.

The main goal of this program is for each student to discover “their voice” in relation to their instrument. This gives the band a unique sound and breathes life into the material they play. The goal isn’t perfection, but rather self expression and how this works in a collaborative environment such as a band.

Each member brings a unique flavour with their diverse musical influences. 

Akira's soulful voice adds depth and emotion to their performances, while Satwika's keyboard melodies weave intricate layers of harmony. Bridget's bass guitar provides a solid foundation, anchoring the band's rhythm with finesse, while Hayley's drumming drives the energy of their music to new heights.

Beyond their individual talents, what truly sets this band apart is their unwavering passion for music, which forms bonds that transcend the stage. Their shared love for music fuels their collaborative spirit.

As they continue their musical journey together, one thing is certain - this band is a testament to the transformative power of music and the enduring bonds forged through shared passion.

Megan Davies
Performing Arts Coordinator

Performings Arts Teacher in SPOTLIGHT

Dean Mulholland - Music Teacher

Dean Mulholland has over 30 years of experience working in various capacities with a range of musical ensembles including choir, concert band, brass band, orchestra, and musicals. Although Dean studied Science at Monash University, he also gained knowledge and experience in the performing arts by being actively involved in various ensembles and musicals, where he was able to observe and learn from experts in various fields including conducting.  Dean conducts our Training Band and leads our Brass Ensemble and teaches in our Year 7 band program, trumpet, trombone and euphonium. How many instruments does Dean play? 

Frayne Speech Festival

The power and beauty of the spoken word was on show again this year, through Emmanuel’s participation in the Mercy Schools Frayne Speech Festival. The event was held at Our Lady of Mercy College, Heidelberg. Emmanuel entered a Debating Team, a Public Speaker and a Voice Choir.

The Debating team won their debate but did not make it to the final based on points.

The Voice Choir were runners up at this year's festival. They performed two poems: ‘Life Cycle’ by Bruce Dawe and ‘Seed’ by Maxine Beneba Clarke. The Frayne festival is a unique competition which embodies a spirited and joyful public speaking experience.

The students who represented Emmanuel did so with enthusiasm, good humor and perseverance.

Many thanks to Brigid Foard for her work with the Voice Choir and to Chamon Vogels for stepping in at the last minute to attend the trip and assist the seniors with their speech and debates.

Student Voice
‘I enjoyed participating in the Voice Choir. A highlight was getting to see another school. Our Lady of Mercy Heidelberg was very impressive’.
Zahra Francis 7C

‘The highlight for me was when the head of Mercy schools, Louise Rennie said that she enjoyed my old fashioned race caller voice, in the Bruce Dawe poem’.
Finn Davis 7A

‘It was wonderful to meet students from other Mercy schools. I was shocked at the high caliber of the competition’.
Atticus Delaney 7B

Voice Choir
Atticus Delaney
Zahra Francis
Layla VanDijk
Finn Davis
Frankie-Rose Buscombe
Lily Deith
Jess Kelly
Maya Furphy
Olivia Knoop
Hannah Asenjo
Gemma Crowe
Lena Watty
Tessa Battersby
Layla Kermond
Belle Plozza
Amelia Foard

Debating
Zoe Graham
Sophie Jellie
Flynn El Hage
Lucas Milich
Grace Pollock

Speech
Maggie Charmichael

Year 8 Boys State Football - Ballarat

Quarter & Semi Final
For the quarter and semi final of Year 8 football we travelled to Ballarat on Wednesday 21st August On a beautiful footy ground in Sebastapol we took on a very strong team from St Joseph's College in Echuca. They had two players associated with Richmond Football Club academy program. Kane Parsons and Jameson Nelson were given the jobs to quell their influence on the game. Both were selfless in their approach, with both players influence on the game being reduced significantly. We led all game but couldn’t quite break our oppositions spirit. We were able to hold off several momentum swings in the game to walk away 8 point winners. The boys commitment to the contested ball, their ability to move the ball with high quality skills and make the correct decision at various stages of the game was the difference between the two highly talented teams. Our second opponent for the day was Western Heights from Geelong. It was evident early that they weren’t bringing the same intensity as our first opponent. We were able to dominate large parts of the game and walk away clear winners. We now move into the State Final against Rowville Secondary College.

Grand Final
On Wednesday 28 August at the Tony Sheehan Oval in Bundoora our young footballers were beaten in an exciting finish. We started slow, I think we were a little overawed by the occasion. We managed to defend really well and stay in the game only being down by 9 points at quarter time. In the second quarter some of our gun midfields went to work (Hamish Williams and Fergus Reaburn) and we were able to swing the momentum our way. Rowville Secondary College (a Melbourne based sports school from the eastern suburbs) scored a goal right on half time to lead by 10 points. The third quarter was another arm wrestle and the margin was again 10 points at three quarter time. We had all the play in the last quarter, kicking a goal with 90 seconds on the clock to bring the margin to 2 points. Unfortunately that sprinkle of luck you need to win those close games didn’t come today and ended up falling short by 2 points in trying conditions (windy). The Year 8 boys were an incredibly focused, coachable group. Timmy Hunt and I couldn’t have been prouder of how they not only played today, but the way the conducted themselves over the past 24 hours. A huge thanks goes out to Stephen Williams and Oscar Pollock for their support.

Michael Clements
Team Manager

South West Schools Clay Target Championships - Noorat

Emmanuel College had successful day at the South West Schools Clay Target Championships on Thursday 22 August with over 50 squads competing on the day. The following students were the College’s best on the day and lists how many clay targets they hit out of 20.

Liam Burns - 17 targets
Bailey Brown  - 16 targets
Bridie Mason  -16 targets
Michael Drimmie – 15 targets
Hayden Brown – 14 targets
Kayla Foley – 14 targets
Will Bellman – 14 targets

Bridie Mason and Kayla Foley won their perspective age groups and will now be invited to attend the State School Student Championship in Echuca early September.

Emmanuel College placed (a very close) second overall for the day. 

Olympic Bronze medallist, Penny Smith was also in attendance for the day.

Also a huge thankyou to the parents for helping making the competition at Noorat a safe, and rewarding day for all our students. We had many parents in attendance which is always welcomed.

David Beard & Cathy Brown
Team Managers

'Hooptime' Administrators

On Friday 23 August we welcomed to our College a number of Primary schools who competed in the district round of the basketball competition ‘Hooptime’.  Our Year 9 Basketball Academy students took on the challenge of being administrators for the day. With over 30 games, our students showed exceptional leadership and support in guiding these young players on the day as umpires, scorers and role models. The group ensured fair play and adherence to the rules of the game as well providing support and professionalism in overseeing the matches throughout the day.

Congratulations to the following students:

Bridget Cameron, Max Carter, Milan Clark, Julian Cooke, Jack Dean, Xavier Kent, Alastair MacDougall, Oliver McCosh, Milly Morley, Charlie Murray, Harry Pollock, Oliver Rae, Zack Smith, Ayden Tempany and Oliver Turner.

Shane Smith
Basketball Academy Teacher

Library News

Victorian Premiers Reading Challenge
Students participating in the Reading Challenge this year are reminded to record their books read on the Challenge website by end of day on Monday September 2 when the Challenge closes at Emmanuel College.

https://vprcidentity.eduweb.vic.gov.au/account/login 

There are more than 700 schools across Victoria participating in the Challenge, with more than 270,000 students taking part.
Thank you to those students who have taken part in the Challenge this year, whether they successfully complete the Challenge by reading the required fifteen books or gave it their best shot and read as many books as they could.

International Literacy Day
On September 8 countries around the world will acknowledge International Literacy Day, as a one of the UNESCO International Days.

Since 1967, the annual celebrations of International Literacy Day (ILD) have taken place on 8 September around the world to remind policymakers, practitioners, and the public of the critical importance of literacy for creating more literate, just, peaceful, and sustainable society. 

Literacy is a fundamental human right for all. It opens the door to the enjoyment of other human rights, greater freedoms, and global citizenship. Literacy is a foundation for people to acquire broader knowledge, skills, values, attitudes, and behaviours to foster a culture of lasting peace based on respect for equality and non-discrimination, the rule of law, solidarity, justice, diversity, and tolerance and to build harmonious relations with oneself, other people and the planet.

This year, ILD will be celebrated under the theme of "Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace". 

There is a pressing need to harness the transformative potential of literacy for promoting mutual understanding, social cohesion, and peace. 

UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The organisation seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences, and Culture.

CBCA Book Award Winners
The Children’s Book Council Award Winners were announced in August.

Not sure what to read next? You may like to read one of the award-winning books.

In the Younger Readers Category, the winner of the Award is:  Scar Town written by Tristan Bancks.

The CBCA judges say .....

This book tells a classic story in a thrilling and accessible way for readers aged 10-14. It commands the reader’s attention from its enthralling beginning, throughout an action-packed plot development and a dramatic conclusion. The setting of the drowned town is evocatively described, creating a foreboding mood that enhances the plot of the novel. The young protagonists are well-developed and have authentic responses to events, while the flaws of the adult characters are realistic, allowing readers to explore and extend their thinking about difficult relationships and situations. The mystery and thriller conventions are expertly balanced with Will’s character development as he navigates loss, criminal activity, corruption, and loyalty to family and friends.

Mrs Margaret Sinnott
Library Coordinator

CSPA 2024 Parent Survey on Student Wellbeing and Learning

The Catholic Schools Parents Australia 2024 Parent Survey on Student Wellbeing and Learning is seeking your perspective as parents/carers of children who attend a Catholic School in Australia.

You are invited to share your views on existing and emerging affirmations and/or challenges in relation to your child/children’s wellbeing and learning. Please consider completing this anonymous, confidential, and completely voluntary online survey.

More information about the study, how to participate, and how to have questions answered, can be found here.

Thank you for your interest.

Words for Wellbeing

Happy Father’s Day  
We hope that all the Fathers and father figures in the Emmanuel College community had a relaxing day yesterday surrounded by family.  Enjoy this reel from Anthropologist and Author  Anna Machin about fathers.  
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8g_BwQt568/?igsh=dWEzM3V0YXhydWNp

School TV - Body Image
This fortnight we thought we would share with you some useful resources from School TV surrounding body image.  Children today are exposed to more discussion about body image than any previous generation of children.  It is important that parents role model body positivity.  Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness week is 2 – 8 September. 
https://emmanuel.vic.schooltv.me/newsletter/body-image

Journal Club
Journal Club continues for 2024 on Tuesday 10 and 17 September after school at 3.45 pm.  Journal club is open to all Emmanuel College students.  

Healthy Study Habits Video

We encourage you to watch this special report (see link below) about how parents can help their child to develop healthy study habits.

This video serves as a reinforcement of what our Year 11 students have been focusing on during their study skills sessions. As the video emphasizes, developing healthy study habits is foundational for academic success, echoing the strategies we've been discussing in class. The importance of creating a distraction-free study environment, establishing a consistent study routine, and balancing academic demands with a healthy lifestyle aligns directly with the advice we've been sharing. By integrating these habits into their daily lives, our students can manage stress more effectively, enhance their learning, and build the discipline necessary for achieving their academic goals.

Simone Rolfe
Director of Learning

Year 12 Food Studies Excursion to Volcanic Produce

The end of the term is fast approaching for our Year 12 Food Studies students and it has been a busy time in the classroom. The focus of learning has been on issues affecting food systems in terms of ethics, sustainability and food sovereignty. The excursion to Volcanic Produce in Illowa has provided students with an excellent opportunity to visualise the paddock to plate process of vegetable production. Students braved the elements to hear and learn all about the process of growing spray free vegetables.

Many key issues of Australia’s food system were discussed and it was fantastic to hear about the production methods and techniques Volcanic produce adopt to bring fresh, high quality veggies to the local community. Students weren’t afraid to get their hands dirty and we were very fortunate to bring back a large tub of freshly picked vegetables to the school kitchen. Students cooked up a feast with a range of roasted vegetable share platters on the menu. A huge thank you to Ben and Sarah Pohlner for welcoming us to their farm and providing such as valuable experience of the paddock to plate process. Our class has been looking forward to this excursion all year and it was particularly special as Abby (Ben and Sarah’s daughter) is a student in our class.

Emma Askew
Food Studies Teacher

Career News

CMV Truck & Bus
CMV Truck & Bus are pleased to invite students to an Apprentice Information Night at their Warrnambool site. This event is an excellent opportunity for students interested in a career as a Heavy Vehicle Technician to learn more about their apprenticeship program, explore potential career paths, and discover the benefits of joining the CMV Truck & Bus team.

Evemt Details:
Date: Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: CMV Truck & Bus Warrnambool, 22 Harrington Road, Warrnambool VIC 3280

The evening will include presentations on our company, insights into the apprenticeship journey, a Q&A session, and the chance to meet some of our team members. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Please feel free to share this invitation with your students and their families.  Interested parties should email training@cmvtb.com.au by Friday, 20 September to confirm attendance. 

Police Careers
We are reaching out as we are hosting another School Leavers Career Information Session at the Victoria Police Centre!

This session is aimed at Years 11 and 12 to help inform students’ decision around a potential career with Victoria Police.These sessions are often sell-out events, and we want to ensure that any students who are interested in a career at Victoria Police can secure a spot. 

Please see below further details about the session: 
When: Friday 4 October 2024
Where: Victoria Police Centre – 311 Spencer Street, Docklands VIC 3008
Session Time: 12:00 pm-1:30 pm – arrival between 11:00 am-11:45 am

Tickets are free but essential, please have your students either scan the QR code on the attached poster or visit the link here. 

During the session, we will have guest speakers who have also joined Victoria Police after finishing high school, who are in different stages of their career. 

The guest speakers will share insights into their experiences, challenges and rewarding moments at Victoria Police, and will all participate in a Q&A session.

Moorabbin Air Show
Moorabbin Air Museum is holding its second annual Youth Aviation Careers Day on Saturday September 14 from 10am to 4 pm. Entry is free for everyone, and a booking link is here

https://www.mamonlinestore.com.au/shop/event-tickets/121

This year they will be joined by Boeing Aerostructures Australia, Airservices Australia (including Air Traffic, Aviation Fire Rescue and the Air Wing), plus a host of aviation schools and organisations where students can meet pilots, engineers and more and look at pathways into aviation careers across a broad spectrum. 

Deakin Young Influencer Award
Deakin University are once again offering the “Young Influencer Award” to any Year 11 students that may be interested in applying, please see attached a document containing how to apply, common questions and the criteria surrounding the process.

Youth Allowance Evening
We are very fortunate to have secured Mr John Peglar from Sinclair Wilson to present some tips and information in relation to dependent and independent youth allowance. An information evening will be held on Wednesday 4 September  from 7.00 pm at the Wynton Theatre.

From experience we know that this can be a very confusing yet important task for parents as their child considers moving into tertiary education (this also includes students considering a Gap Year). This can at times require relocation to another area and incur large expenses. We are inviting parents/guardians of year 10,11&12 to this very informative evening, as pre planning in the years prior to students undertaking tertiary study can be very beneficial.

Additional dates and information to consider
Items in the Career News include;

• Dates to Diarise in Term 3
• Where can an Arts Degree take you?
• Studying Law at RMIT
• Pathways to a Federation Degree
• Explore Various Ways to Join the ADF
• On-demand Webinars at Deakin University
• Studying Science at the University of Melbourne
• The Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation
• VCE Extension Studies in 2025
• Global And International Studies Degrees in Victoria in 2024 
• Snapshot of the University of Queensland (UQ) in 2024

Please use this link for further information https://www.emmanuelcollegecareers.com/

Mr David Gladman
Student Pathways & Careers Leader

Upcoming Events

Monday 2 September to Friday 6 September
Year 9 Immersion Week

Thursday 5 September to Friday 6 September
Seeds of Justice Conference

Friday 6 September
 Year 8 Grils State Netball Final

Wednesday 11 September
Years 7 to 11 Independent Learning Day - No classes on Campus
Year 12 English SAC (9.15 am - 10.45 am) - A Block Classrooms
Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences (11 am - 6 pm) - Emmanuel Centre

Friday 13 September 
Junior Basketball Gala Day

Monday 16 September
Japan trip departs

Tuesday 17 September
Year 12 VM Numeracy Excursion - Sovereign Hill

Friday 20 September
Emmanuel Day

TERM 3 CONCLUDES @ 2.25 pm

Child Safety