Newsletter Edition 5, April 19 2021

Principal's Message

Dear Emmanuel College Families,

Welcome to term two. If you were able to take a break either over Easter or the school holidays I hope it was both restful and rewarding for you and your family.  Term two is an important time for students to consolidate their learning and to prepare to demonstrate their learning through semester assessments. Generally, there are fewer disruptions to learning in term two making it an opportunity for teachers and students to work together to maximise the learning outcome for students.  As the term begins, I welcome Sian Pretty, Emily Porra and Gerard Bourke assisting us to cover teachers on leave this term.  A reminder that Friday 7 May is a student free day when staff will be undertaking professional learning.

Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences
The second round of Parent/Student/Teacher conferences are tomorrow evening from 4-8pm.  I encourage you to take this opportunity to make contact with your children’s teachers to identify any concerns and to celebrate achievements.  Bookings for conferences will close at 6pm today.  The conferences will be held in the Emmanuel Centre.  You are also welcome to visit and view the recently refurbished Library open from 3.30 until 6.30pm tomorrow evening.  The Library is where we conduct Study Hall which has become an increasingly popular way for students to complete their homework and access teacher guidance in a safe comfortable environment. Study Hall helps to build good study habits, especially the idea of completing homework early and not leaving it until later at night when the brain and the body is physically and mentally tired.

ANZAC Day
This Friday staff and students will stop classes just prior to recess to remember ANZAC day 2021.  A short service will be read over the PA remembering those who died during the wars in which Australia has participated since 1914.  Wreaths will be placed here at school and at the Warrnambool War Memorial on behalf of the Emmanuel College community.

Resurrection
In our haste to finish term one it was easy to lose sight that we were heading straight into Easter.  At the core of the Easter story is the Resurrection.  A good way to view the Resurrection is as a symbol of our capacity for transformation.  Whether it is a personal circumstance that immobilizes us, a social evil that confronts us or a virus that has locked us away from each other for too long, if we say we believe in the Resurrection, it means we are choosing to be Resurrection people, people who are working for the possibility of transformed lives and transformed attitudes and transformed societies.  The light of Easter extinguishes darkness and exposes us to the light of peace and hope and transformation, the light of the Resurrection.  (with thanks to Fr. Bob, St. Therese Parish Torquay).

St. Joseph: Pray for us.  May the spirit of Catherine McAuley and Edmund Rice guide us in all that we do.  Amen.

I wish you and your children a happy and successful term two.

Mr Peter Morgan
Principal

Year 7 2022 - Enrolment Applications Close April 30

McAuley Library open to view

At Emmanuel College we are lucky to have a number of opportunities to share a love of reading.

We have a Student Book Club and a Parent/Guardian Book Club.  Each of these meets a couple of times a Term.  If you are interested in being involved in either of these please email msinnott@emmanuel.vic.edu.au

McAuley Library Open To View on Tuesday April 20
The McAuley Library will remain open later on Tuesday April 20 to allow families attending the Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences in The Emmanuel Centre, time to come and view the newly refurbished and expanded Library.  Families are welcome to visit anytime from 3.30-6.30pm.  We are extremely proud of our new spaces and would like each family to have the opportunity to view these.

CBCA Shortlist
The Children’s Book Council of Australia has just released the 2021 Shortlist.  This is a list of six books in each category including picture books, early childhood books and longer, more involved novels.  See the attached list for the 2021 Shortlist.  Later in the year the winners for each category will be announced.

Shelf Talkers
The School Library Association of Victoria has introduced a program where students in schools can review newly published books.  We have joined this program, with the first book being read: Tell Me Why Archie Roach (Younger Readers edition).  You can see the reviews here 

From SLAV:
Shelftalkers has been established by SLAV as a platform for young people, at both primary and secondary school level, who love books and reading. It offers a home for the sharing of written reviews with their peers and also an insight into the opinions of others.

Shelftalkers hopes to empower young readers, to give them a sense of ownership and autonomy in sharing their thoughts about what they read and what is being published onto the market for them. It is our hope that Shelftalkers will encourage and engage young readers in reading and writing, beyond the classroom.

Shelftalkers offers an exciting engagement tool for libraries, library staff and publishers to facilitate discussion of both established and forthcoming titles and ways to promote better reading and writing in your school community. It also offers professionals working with young people a window into their opinions that can underpin targeted promotional and engagement programs.

Shelftalkers is a website maintained and moderated by SLAV staff.

Mrs Margaret Sinnott
Library Coordinator and Teacher Librarian

Science Opportunities

Dr Caleb Dawson Medical Researcher : Lecture 24/4/21 Wyton Theatre

Science and Art : Cell Photography
Dr Caleb Dawson, a medical researcher from Melbourne who uses microscopy to study breast cancer tissue will be conducting a lecture on 24th April, 7pm in Wyton Theatre. The focus of this lecture covers many aspects of the VCE Biology course additionally enlightening students as to possible science career paths.   Free Entry.

Bio
Caleb is a medical researcher from Melbourne who uses microscopy to study the breast and how it changes in breast cancer. He approaches science in a unique way; through a Christian faith and with an artistic eye. His weapon of choice against disease is 3D fluorescence microscopy, where multicoloured dyes and lasers are brought to bear on organs to create 3D images. These images provide a clear view of what is happening in our bodies at a microscopic scale, helping to make discoveries that will one day improve lives. They are also beautiful artworks that reveal intricate landscapes and something of the creative. Caleb will display these artworks and talk about the biology behind them and how they have contributed to science.

For more information click here 

Big Science Competition: May 17-28th 2021

Students wishing to participate can registar via the link and google form which appears in the morning briefing messages. Registrations close on the Wednesday 12^th May and its free to take part. Students receive a certificate indicating their performance.  The Big Science Competition is a pathway into other ASI science enrichment programs such as the Australian Science Olympiads and Curious Minds – girls in STEM.

The competition will be conducted on line and in the Emmanuel Centre on Thursday 20^th  May and will take 50 minutes to complete. All multiple choice questions.

National Youth Science Forum: Applications Open Now!

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2022 NYSF YEAR 12 PROGRAM ARE NOW OPEN!

"NYSF was an amazing experience for me which helped me meet amazing and inspiring people. From nobel laureates to Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, the sky truly was the limit. I made amazing friends from around the country, some of whom have become some of my closest friends today. I am now considering so many more and different pathways which I wouldn't have considered prior to NYSF in the field of STEM." – Manav, 2021 Participant

Year 11 students are invited to apply for the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Year 12 Program, to be held in January 2022.

Please encourage all Year 11 students interested in STEM subjects to go to www.nysf.edu.au for further information and to apply!

The NYSF Year 12 Program is a 12-day digital and in-person program designed to give students a broader understanding of the diverse study and career options available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and to encourage continued studies in these fields.​

In 2022, our January session will run from 10 to 25 January.  While at the program, students will have opportunities to:

• participate in tours of science and technology facilities, and learn about cutting edge research;
• engage with industry partners and research providers;
• learn about university and STEM career pathways;
• mix with other like-minded students from all over Australia; and
• network with former NYSF participants to further increase understanding of STEM related study and career experiences

Students applying for 2022 NYSF Year 12 Program are required to submit an application through the NYSF website. Students in need of financial support to attend are encouraged to contact their local Rotary Club. Information is available in the application process.

Mrs Suzie Wellens
Science and Laboratory Coordinator

Language Tutorials Term Two

In order to assist students who are studying French and Japanese, the Language Faculty are pleased to offer the following assistance free of charge. These tutorials are of value to students who are requiring extra assistance understanding grammar, who would like to further excel, or who would like assistance completing homework.

This year we would like to invite Year 11 and 12 students to the after school tutorials.

The tutorial schedule in Term 3 will be based on demand reflected in Term 2.

In addition, all Year 11 and 12 students are offered private tutorials.

This is an invaluable opportunity for students to seek assistance, or further improve their skills; private tutors charge around $50 an hour. Should you require any clarification, please contact mjoseph@emmanuel.vic.edu.au

Mrs Michelle Joseph
Languages Coordinator

Remember the glory days?

All past students are invited to come along and support the Emmanuel College Football and Netball teams as they compete against their local rivals, while catching up with friends from school.

On Wednesday 21st April matches will be running from 4.15pm at the Merrivale Recreation Reserve.

The Emmanuel Alumni Network will be operating a sausage sizzle at the grounds, so drop by and say hello.

Ms Candice Hampstead
Alumni Coordinator

Study Hall

A week of fun at Year Nine Camp

At the end of Term One Year Nine students went on camp to Cape Bridgewater. 

Year Nine camp at Cape Bridgewater was a lot of fun. The students and staff participated in some challenging and fun activities throughout the week which included: Abseiling, Caving, Surfing, Hike and Sandboarding.  A trivia / activities night and evening of beach games filled the evening time. Many positive relationships were developed during the week between the staff and students and I think it has set the Year Nine Community up for a real positive rest of our year.

Mr Glen Martin
Year 9 Coordinator

Congratulations to our Athletic Students

Approximately 150 students represented Emmanuel College in the School Sports Victoria Western District Athletics Carnival in the last week of Term One.

For the first time since at least 2005, Emmanuel College was the overall winning school for the day.

Well done to our students who ran, jumped and threw their way to vicory, as well as qualifiying for events at the next level which is the Greater Western Region Athletics.

Congratulations Age Group Champions:
16 year old male:        Harry Keast
16 year old female:    Millie Illingworth
14 year old female:     Hilary Hannagan
13 year old female:     Layla Nicolson
13 year old male:         Ryder Morgan

CBC Catch Up 2021

The CBC Catch-Up in 2021 will be a great opportunity to reconnect with your classmates and hear from our speaker panel guests - Shaun, Patrick, Simon, Adam and Paul Ryan. 

Believe it or not, it has been 30 years since we farewelled our old friend CBC.  So let’s get together to celebrate this milestone and the legacy set by CBC's students and staff in establishing Emmanuel College.

Lock in Monday May 3, 5:30-7:30pm at the Emmanuel Centre.  Please rsvp Emmanuel College on 03 5560 0888 or rsvp@emmanuel.vic.edu.au

Ms Candice Hampstead
Alumni Coordinator

Get Connected

Brophy supports young people aged 12-25 to connect to opportunities, community and support.
The Safe and Connected team invite you to come and meet them and have a chat at the Civic Green every Wednesday from 3.00-4.30pm.

For more information call or text 0467 791 653.

Activate Warrnambool

Warrnambool Council recognises the significant challenges the events industry has faced due to COVID-19. In response, Warrnambool city council have an event funding program to assist event organisers, community groups and businesses deliver exciting, new, covid safe events that support locals and attract visitors.

The Activate Warrnambool Grants are available for 2021 only and are inteded to support the safe return of event activations in Warrnambool.

Activate Warrnambool Grants are available for 2021. Applications close Monday 19 April at 5.00pm

Information and Assistance
For grant information and online applications:
Events and Promotion Team events@warrnambool.vic.gov.au

Upcoming Events

Monday April 19
Term Two Begins
Week A
Winter uniform Change

Tuesday April 20
4pm Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences

Wednesday April 21
4pm Senior Football and Netball

Thursday April 22
State Swimming Carnival
WD Intermediate and Senior Vollelyball

Friday April 23
10.35am College ANZAC Day Service
WD Girls Football Year 7-10

Monday April 26
Week B
Year 11 OES Camp

Tuesday April 27
Year 11 OES Camp
College Cross Country
GWR Volleyball - Intermediate and Senior

Wednesday April 28
Clay Target Shooting
1.25pm Year 12 English SAC

Friday April 30
VCE Drama Excursion
Year 7 2022 Enrolment Applications Close

Monday May 3
Week A
Year 12 Retreat
WD Junior Winter Sports
5.30pm CBC Catch Up

Tuesday May 4
Year 12 Retreat

Wednesday May 5
Year 12 Retreat
Edmund Rice Day

Thursday May 6
Student Free Day
May Race Holiday

Friday May 7
Student Free Day
Staff PD Day