Newsletter Edition 10, July 19 2021

Principal's Message

Emmanuel College is back in remote learning.  Thank you and congratulations on your response and the smooth return to remote learning by our staff and students.  Please see the communication shared with families last Friday for full details.   
The Emmanuel College Critical Response Team is scheduled to meet again on Tuesday afternoon and will provide Emmanuel families with an update following the meeting and in light of further announcements from the Victoria government expected today.

Peter Morgan
Principal

An Evening to Inspire!

At the time of publication, Emmanuel College is still planning to present An Evening of Inspiration on Friday 30 July at the Lighthouse Theatre commencing at 7.30pm.
An Evening of Inspiration is a night held every second year where we showcase the talent of Emmanuel College students, recognise exceptional student achievements, induct the Emmanuel College Inspiring Alumni for 2021 and recognise our Young Alumni Achievers.
Our Inspiring Alumni for 2021 are:
Service - John McGrath OAM Class of 1957
Business - Jacinta Reddan Class of 1982
Service - Anthony Leddin Class of 1994
Science - Dr Alison Farley Class of 1990
Service - Graham Warburton Class of 1961
Service - Inala Cooper (Dobson) Class of 1995
Our Young Alumni Achievers are:
Meletia Crimmin (Finnigan), Stephanie Thiberge (Reid), Dylan Lesock, James Kol, Daniel O’Keefe, Garry Roberts & Tom O’Connor.
The evening will feature student talent in Music, Art, Fashion, Multimedia, Spoken Word and Song. Tickets are available at low cost to make the event affordable for the family.
Tickets can be purchased here

A Message from Mrs Claire Wrigley

Term 3 – Not the start we were expecting….
It was great to see our students back at school albeit for a short time. As we pivot and engage in remote learning this week I remind parents that should you have any concerns for your child please email their homeroom teacher and inform them. We also have wellbeing and IT support continuing for students during remote learning and contact emails have been posted on the student bulletin on SIMON and can be accessed by parents through PAM. However, if you are concerned about your child’s safety, and /or you believe your child is at risk, please contact your family GP as soon as possible.
It is best to encourage your child to keep a good routine at home during remote learning and get up in the morning as normal in preparation for a school day, have a healthy breakfast and then sign in for homeroom and normal timetable classes.  Making sure children have breaks during the day and time away from the screen as this is important for healthy minds and bodies. We encourage students to exercise and get out for at least a walk at the end of their remote learning school day.

Free Webinar for Parents and Carers – 20 July
Andrew Fuller is a Clinical Psychologist, Family Therapist, Author and Associate of The Brown Collective. This free webinar for parents and carers will focus on ways to alleviate some of the stress of lockdown and home-based education and is being held on Tuesday 20 July at 1pm. See details and bookings here.

Behavioural Tracking System
Our behavioural tracking’s system is simply a recording system we use to encourage positive behaviour outcomes through restorative conversations and support. In most cases students will be aware that they have had a tracking and it is important for parents to have a conversation with your child about behavioural tracking. If there are concerns with the number of tracking’s or behaviours at school, parents will be contacted by the College. If parents have any questions in regards to tracking’s you are invited to contact your child’s homeroom teacher.

Claire Wrigley 
Assistant Principal - Students 

Year 7 Painting

The Year 7 first sememster art classes concluded with a painting unit. Students began the process by sketching out and planning what they would like to paint. Then, using a layer of acrylic paint they created a background, working on a large canvas. Adding a second layer of paint, students started to form objects.  After this, students were able to start adding elements of tone and texture.  Students gained this ability by adding different shades of paint to create a sense of perspective and realism in their work. Finally students used thinner brushes to add the final details to their work.  It was a great way to end their Year 7 art journey.  All the students enjoyed the creative freedom of painting and have amazing canvases to display at home.
Angelina Mentha 
Creative Arts Trainee 

Applied Learning & VCAL News

VCAL students and staff have had a productive and busy first semester this year with many great experiences and opportunities for students to gain industry experience along the way.
The Year 11 team were busy in the O9 café during Term 2 raising funds to put towards a future Year 12 common room/space and have made a nice profit from their efforts over the term.
VCAL Literacy classes have also been getting ‘hands on’ over at One Day Studios with a high profile professional toy maker Cipta Croft-Cusworth from “Good Guys Never Win”. Cipta, along with One Day Studios creative leader Gareth Colliton, helped students bring some of their development of characters to life as action figures.
Our regular Ride2School day celebrations were another success with statistics gathered on Emmanuel College students travel habits and promotion of the benefits of active travel to school. Students organised a barbeque on the day raising hundreds of dollars as part of the school fundraising efforts for Caritas.
Well done to Paige Griffin (Year 11) who took on the challenge of designing and running a songwriting workshop with junior students at The Stage. The Year 12 team took on a range of projects over the semester and successfully organised a range of activities. The eSports team took on the challenge of setting up a League of Legends competition and while faced with many challenges the team managed to run their event, gaining support from local businesses (thanks to Jai at RNG Tabletop Gaming!) while promoting the positive impacts of healthy gaming. Several projects will extend into this semester with a Year 12 morning tea coming up soon and more community projects underway for Terms 3 and 4.
Congratulations to the following VCAL students:
Special congratulations to a number of Emmanuel College VCAL students who have worked hard to secure full time apprenticeships over the course of this year. We are proud of these students efforts to pursue meaningful pathways into employment and ongoing training. This is only made possible by the ongoing support we have from a range of supportive employers who continue to encourage and train our students through workplace industry training opportunities provided through VCAL structured workplace learning and school based apprenticeships. Equally, the effort by students to work hard in attaining skills and knowledge to prepare them for the world of work is apparent in the successful attainment of positions in these supportive companies and local businesses.
Josh Barker                         Saputo
Thomas Freitag                 J&M Barclay Plumbing
Walker Owen                     Owen Built Homes
Liam Gurry                          Brumbies Bakery
Kylan Kelly                           Miller Motor Sport
Cate Jago                             Ongoing position with local agricultural industry
Jake McCosh                      Clinton Baulch Motor Group
We thank all our local employers who continue to support students in their aspirations to explore career pathways in local industries through our VCAL and other learning programs. We will be featuring these employers in the coming weeks in our newsletter and encourage you to support these local businesses that provide our students with such wonderful opportunities.

Education reform in Vocational and Applied Learning
The recent review and discussion papers released via the Engage Vic website provide an opportunity for students, parents, school staff and the community to be a part of the consultation process the Department of Education is leading. I encourage you to click onto the survey link to access the discussion papers and share your feedback via the survey from Engage Vic. Further information about the review and future changes to qualifications for senior students is available in the newsletter and VCAA website here.  
Brendan Donahoo,
VCAL Coordinator

Senior Secondary Certificate Reform

Victoria is transforming the delivery of senior secondary education with the introduction of a single senior secondary certificate that will offer greater access to quality vocational and applied learning pathways for all students. 

Next year students will still be able to enrol in either the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) or the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). The following year, in 2023, VCAL students will be enrolled in the new VCE Vocational Specialisation or the new foundation pathways certificate which will be introduced to replace Foundation VCAL.  See the attached document for a complete overview.  

Year 8 and 9 Japanese

In the last week of Semester 1, in Year 8 and Year 9 Japanese class, we incorporated some Japanese cuisine into our lesson to finish our Japanese food unit. Year 8 had a chance to taste some sushi rolls from Shiraya Sushi and Deli and Year 9 Japanese students tried out making their own sushi rolls.
They have been learning expressions used while eating, and how to use chopsticks properly. Students have enjoyed learning by eating, and Japanese food culture.  Big thanks to Languages Trainee Sarasa Deguchi  for her help, too.
Mr So Ota
Teaching Staff

Walk, Don't Run!

Emmanuel College supports a community campaign called “Walk, Don’t Run” whose goal is to have a 40 km school zone installed on Raglan Parade from King Street to Hopetoun Road in Warrnambool.  
A reduced speed zone in this area would greatly benefit Emmanuel College students who regularly walk across the Highway, especially at the Ardlie Street intersection.  Many students cross here not only to get to and from school but also to attend after school activities.
This intersection is a particularly high traffic zone at both the start and the end of the school day and many “near miss” incidents have been witnessed, with students risking racing across the oncoming traffic in the treacherous zone. 
Mayor Vicki Jellie and MP Roma Britnell are supporting the push for a reduced speed here too.
We ask parents and guardians to show their support by joining the WALK DONT RUN Facebook page group  here and by signing the community petition  here  to be submitted to VicRoads and the WCC, asking for a 40km zone to be installed in this high risk area. 
Caroline Garner
for Peter Morgan,
Principal 

Inter-House Chess Champions

On Friday June 25 awards were presented to the inter-house chess champions. This proved to be an exciting competition taking place over 3 weeks.  The grand finalists, Maguire Vs McAuley, had their  final games during the Library and Information Week.  A big congratulations to Maguire house who won the competition. The winning team was comprised of: Charlie Clancey, Jed King, Hamish Heggie, Fionn Lucardie and Ashminder Singh.
During Term 4, we hope to run another Inter-House chess competition.
Andrew McKenzie, 
Chess Coordinator 

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Library News

Parent/Guardian Reading Forum
On Tuesday 3 August we are holding a Parent Reading Forum in the McAuley Library (Covid restrictions allowing) from 5-6pm.  It will involve a casual chat with English, Learning Diversity and Library staff about student reading, looking at a Parent Reading Guide and the resources available to students to help with learning and reading.  Last year we held one of these sessions and people found it valuable.  If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Margaret Sinnott msinnott@emmanuel.vic.edu.au

If you have particular questions that you would like us to consider, please forward them through with your RSVP.  Please see attached flier advertising the event.

Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge
Many students at Emmanuel College are participating in the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge this year.
Some statistics so far for Emmanuel College:
323 books have been read
4 students have completed the Challenge ie they have read 15 or more books
Most read books so far are:
Blueback by Tim Winton
Fog A Dox by Bruce Pascoe
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M McManus
Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
The 13 Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths
Tomorrow When the War Began by John Marsden
To log in, students visit:
https://vprc.eduweb.vic.gov.au/home
Click: Sign In (the top box that says School Coordinator or Student)
Students fill in their Username and Passcode (available from Mrs Sinnott or their English teacher)
Click: Log In
Students will then be able to add the books that they have read.
If there are any questions about the Challenge, please email Mrs Sinnott msinnott@emmanuel.vic.edu.au

Donation To Charity Drive
The College Book Club has assisted with a donation of books for a woman doing a Variety Club Bash trip.  She will donate the books to schools as she travels.

Year 12's Chemistry Session
Year 12 students have visited the McAuley Library for an after school Chemistry session with help provided by Ms Role and Ms Nepean.

Year 8 Picture Book Unit
Last Term students in Year 8 completed their picture books, created and developed in English.  They are very proud of their achievements.

Shelf Talkers On School Library Association of Victoria Website
Rianna Kelly, Year 9 and Gabrielle Tourancheau, Year 7, have had their reviews of the new Archie Roach book Tell Me Why (younger readers version) placed on the School Library Association of Victoria Shelf Talkers website.  We received two complimentary copies from Simon and Schuster Publishers to allow us to do the Reviews.  Emmanuel College is pleased to participate in the Shelf Talkers program.  To see the Reviews and other Reviews, please visit:  https://www.shelftalkers.slav.vic.edu.au/

Author Visit

Steven Herrick, author, will be visiting Emmanuel College on Tuesday August 10.  Year 7 and Year 9 students will have an author session with Steven in The Stage.  Year 9 students have been studying one of Steven’s books: By The River in their English classes.  To find out more about Steven and his books please visit:  http://www.stevenherrick.com.au/

Margaret Sinnott,
Learning Resource Centre Coordinator and Teacher Librarian

2022 VET Delivered to Secondary Schools Course Guide

South West TAFE have recently launched the 2022 VET Delivered to Secondary Schools Guide which outlines the different programs that students can undertake as part of their VCE or VCAL program.  These will be delivered to your schools VET Coordinator or can be picked up from any of South West TAFE campuses.
Next year there are 12 areas to choose from, with the addition of Tourism and Early Childhood Education and Care - so there are plenty of options for students.
We encourage students to review the guide, talk with their career teachers and consider VET for their subject selections in 2022.

Brain Cancer Fundraising Event

Please see the attached flyer regarding a Movie Fundraiser event in memory of Pippa Rea.  

The Moyne Sessions Masterclass

The Shire of Moyne have obtrained funding through Creative Victoria to run The Moyne Sessions The Business of Music Masterclass.  This is open to young people aged thirty and under in the Soutrh West.  Book now to attend a free workshop to take your music production and music career to the next level.  To find out more see the attached flyer or to book your place click here : https://bit.ly/3zMMxll  

Registrations close Wednesday August 18.  
Rebecca Elmes
Moyne Shire 

Your Ground

My name is Taylor Williams, I am working with Warrnambool City Council in collaboration with Monash University and XYX Lab on the project, YourGround, which is focusing on women and gender-diverse people to discover where they feel safe or unsafe to exercise around our community. 
About our Project:
YourGround is a collaboration between XYX Lab and CrowdSpot to crowd-source women and gender-diverse people’s perceptions of safety in public spaces across Victoria. 
If this is something you’d be interested in joining or would like to discuss this project further, please contact either John Finnerty at jfinnerty@warrnambool.vic.gov.au or on 5559 4417 or myself twilliams@warrnambool.vic.gov.au  or 0456 740 875.
Please see the attached flyer for further information.  

Community Development Fund 2021

Warrnambool City Council is inviting Warrnambool not-for-profit clubs and organisations to apply for support through the annual Community Development Fund (CDF).
The popular funding program supports sporting, recreational, environmental, cultural activities and community events to deliver health and wellbeing outcomes for Warrnambool residents, contributing to the liveability of the city.
Warrnambool Mayor Cr Vicki Jellie encouraged all eligible clubs and groups to apply.  “This is a great opportunity for clubs to kick-start a project, complete a project or stage an event,” Cr Jellie said.  “We know that clubs and groups were hit hard by COVID. It affected fundraising, activities and made attracting and retaining members difficult.  A CDF grant can go a long way to helping out volunteer-driven organisations."
Council has retained changes to the funding guidelines introduced last year to acknowledge the impact of COVID-19.
https://www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/community-development-fund

Warrnambool City Council Liveability Census

Upcoming Events

Monday July 19
Week B
State of Arts Industry Week 

Tuesday July 20
Premier League Senior Football - POSTPONED

Wednesday July 21
7PM  9@RICE 2022 Parent Information Session - POSTPONED 

Thursday July 22
GWR Senior Football, Netball and Badminton  - POSTPONED

Friday July 23
VCE Unit 1/2 French Camp 
Year 7 & 8 Boys Football 
7.30PM Year 12 Winter Ball - POSTPONED 

Monday July 26
Week A
St Ann's Day 
VCE / VET Acceleration Forms due 

Tuesday July 27
Fit 4 Life Day 
Subject Selection Portal Opens 
Year 10 Subject  / Pathway Planning Interviews 

Wedensday July 28 
Year 12 English Play Incursion 

Thursday July 29
GAT -  General Achievement Test 

Friday July 30
Evening of Inspiration
GWR Year  7 & 8 Netball