Newsletter Edition 9 / 2023, June 13

Principal's Message

Dear Emmanuel College Families,

When someone recently noted this would be the last newsletter for term two, I was taken aback.  The term has gone very quickly and next week brings the end of term two at 3.30pm on Thursday 22 June.  Students will return for term three on Tuesday 11 July, with Monday 10 July being a staff formation day focussing on our faith development and deepening our understanding of being a school in the Mercy tradition.

Year 10 Camp 
In the last fortnight, year ten students had their Melbourne Camp experience which builds on the year eight experience orienting students in and around the city, and exposing them to some of the pathways and tertiary learning options available.

Year 9 Immersion Week
Just last week the year nine students completed the second of their three immersion experiences. Unfortunately, local weather conditions impacted some of the resilience activities, but with quick and flexible modifications enacted, students still had a full range of experiences to take part in. I acknowledge the Emmanuel staff members who research, plan, and conduct our school camps, and as was the case last week, are ready to make rapid adjustments when necessary. Last week I joined the three year 9 classes who travelled and spent the week in our Nation’s Capital. The Canberra immersion is a full on few days with visits to the National Electoral Commission Education division, the National War Memorial, Questacon, the Australian Mint, the Museum of Australian Democracy at old parliament house, the National Museum, and the new Parliament House. Activities included night-time orienteering at the ACT Arboretum, an insight into homelessness and the role the Big Issue plays in the lives of individuals who find themselves without work and without a home, and for those with any energy left, an hour or so at Bounce! 

School camps and trips are always memorable and provide learning and memories in ways that classroom activities often can’t. Over the years I’ve found that long after young people have finished school, they remember what they did and what they learned on school camps and the friendships they forged with their peers.  You may have seen recent media reports about the impact new multi-employer agreements and the introduction of time in lieu provisions are having on school camps. In the absence of a finalised agreement for staff in Catholic schools, Emmanuel College has demonstrated its support for its staff members attending school camps with the provision of one day time in lieu for each school camp attended full time.  The College has received no additional funding from any source to cover the cost of time in lieu, and so I was pleased to hear last Friday that the state government has agreed to cover these costs for state schools, and I look forward to similar funding flowing to Victorian Catholic schools in the future.

Red Earth Immersion
Continuing the theme of immersions, I wish the staff and students participating in the inaugural Red Earth immersion commencing June 18 for ten days, a wonderful experience and a safe journey and return.  I want to thank Claire and Michael Wrigley for introducing the Red Earth immersion to Emmanuel College and for all the planning and preparatory work they have undertaken to make it feasible. The 2023 Red Earth immersion is a new and exciting opportunity for senior school students, and it is hoped it will become an annual optional experience for those seeking the chance to travel in remote areas of Australia combined with a project completed within a community with the traditional owners of the land. Each Red Earth participant fundraises towards a community project on the homelands they visit. The traditional owners of the community our students are visiting have asked Red Earth for help constructing a barbeque and cooking area for large gatherings surrounded by a wind break. I wish them success and I look forward to hearing about their experiences and learnings on their return.

Fit4Life Parenting Series
With thanks to our Wellbeing Team the Fit4Life Parenting Series has proven very successful.  The next session is being held tonight in the Wyton Theatre (The STAGE) at 7pm and focuses on being ‘Safe on Social Media’. Topics include: online safety and using social media with awareness; keeping personal information private; sexting and image-based abuse; known scams and much, much more.  Tonight’s session is being presented by Kirra Pendergast who has more than 20 years of experience in cyber security and IT. 

In closing this week, on behalf of the College, I extend our care and condolences to staff members Rachel Carter following the death of her mother in Melbourne, and Caroline Ryan on the death of her brother-in-law in Ireland. We wish Caroline and Rachel the blessing and support of their families and friends. 

I am the living bread from heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats
this bread will live forever. (John 6:51-52)
St. 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

Uniform  - PE tracksuit pants 
Students from year 7 - 9 who are able to wear PE uniform to school are to be wearing the correct PE uniform. All items of the PE uniform including tracksuit pants are to have the college logo on the item. Students in year 7 - 9 are not permitted to wear plain navy tracksuit pants as they are not part of the PE uniform. 

We ask for parents' support to ensure that your child is wearing the correct uniform.

Medical incidents at out of school sport
If your child participates in out of school sporting activities and a medical incident occurs, please remember to inform the school of the incident and any associated restrictions and timelines. In particular, if your child experiences a head injury, knock to the head, or concussion, it is crucial the school is informed to ensure appropriate care and support is provided

The Royal Children’s Hospital provide further information on returning to school and sport after a head injury. The Concussion Recognition Tool can also be used to assist with identifying suspected concussion, however please note the tool is not designed to diagnose concussion.   

Fit4life Parent Series
We have had many parents take up the opportunity to participate in our Fit4life parent series and hope parents have enjoyed the presentations. On May 16 many parents of senior school students enjoyed an informative and realistic presentation from Sonya Karras guiding parents through the challenges in managing safe partying and socialising for their children.

Last week Tania Rowan presented an informative presentation on Neurodiversity discussing the function of the executive brain and working memory. Tania outlined challenges young people have with neurodiversity and presented a number of suggestions to parents on how to best support their child. 

Our  final presentation is tonight  “Safe on Socials” 
Concerned about your children’s safety on social media? Looking for the answers but not sure where to turn? The Safe on Social Media presentation and Q&A session delivers real life case studies and strategies to help parents support their children. 

7.00pm - join us for a  live stream event of the presentation.  
Please find your Zoom join details below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84794509270
Passcode: 314718
All attendees require the passcode to join.

Mrs Claire Wrigley
Assistant Principal - Students 

Year 11 VCE Vocational Major Literacy

The Year 11 VCE Vocational Major Literacy class attended an excursion to One Day Studios on Tuesday the 30^th of May. It was an exciting and creative experience. One Day Studios is a social enterprise digital media studio located in the historical Fletcher Jones Factory in Warrnambool.

One Day Studios provide employment pathways for digital creatives in the Great South Coast region by delivering educational and skill-building opportunities to young people and introducing them to people who work within the creative industries.

When we arrived, we were welcomed by Gareth Colliton and other friendly staff, who introduced the studio and its facilities. We then discussed the filmmaking industry and One Day Studios role in helping young creatives with a passion for film, screenwriting, costume design, and editing. 

We viewed Mabel and Switch, a dystopian web series that follows the adventures of Mabel and her new best friend, Switch the Robot. Switch the Robot is the legacy of a company that once stood for quality and workmanship. Warrnambool has a strong history of creativity and innovation, starting with Fletcher Jones and the FJ factory, and the short film Mabel and Switch draws on this as inspiration. 

The show follows the adventures of Mabel, an adventurous tween who scavenges and repairs old robots. During her adventures, she visits the workshops of real-world engineers and creatives, who help her and talk about their real jobs.

During our visit, we discussed prop and costume design, film editing, and other elements of movie-making to create the four-episode mini-series.

Later in the session, we went on a Studio Tour, where we explored the artistic creation of miniature sets, props, and costumes in Mabel and Switch.

Students will now use their learning from One Day Studios to create their own Digital Creations to meet a VCE Vocational Major Outcome. 

Ms Nadia Collis
Teaching Staff

'I enjoyed the excursion because it was interesting to see what goes into the filmmaking industry. I learned that they make props from yoga mats and made a model replica of the set and scanned it into their phone to have it 3D.’ – Jonah Fitzsimmons

'I enjoyed the excursion and liked learning about what they did there, and how they did it. It connects to our learning because we are making films and podcasts in class.' – Izsack Dean

'I liked it when they showed us props from the Mad Max film' – Mitchel Ryan

Year 7 RE

Year 7 RE students have completed a unit called Fight4Fair, where each homeroom picks a social justice area to focus on. See below a summary of what a few of our Year 7 classes supported and how. 

7C had a readathon to raise money for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Following on from Emmanuel Reads, the idea of having a sustained and pleasurable reading session appealed to 7C. After looking at the aims of the foundation which are "responses to requests from remote Communities for culturally relevant books, including early learning board books, resources, and programs to support Communities to create and publish their stories in languages of their choice". 7C understands the value of words, books and reading for pleasure. We feel that supporting this aligns with our values.

7F & 7I completed a walk-a-thon for the Leila Rose Foundation. The Leila Rose Foundation is dedicated to assisting families affected by Rare Childhood Cancer. Assistance offered by the Leila Rose Foundation is diverse and ranges from supporting families with the practical responsibilities associated with tackling a rare disease to seeking secondary or specialist intervention in addition to researching global treatment advances for like cancers. A substantial amount of money was rasied for the Leila Rose Foundation, by 7F and 7I. Thank you to everyone who donated and supported the students in their walk-a-thon. 

7E decided to donate to Food Share. They contacted Food Share to ask which food items they were most in need of. The list was breakfast spreads, tinned tomatoes, tinned soup, tinned fruit and 2-minute noodles. Parents of 7E students were emailed to explain the task, and what Food Share needed so they could support students with the contributions. A box was placed in the homeroom with the list of food items on the front, and students have contributed items by bringing them to school. Food share works with charities such as St Vincent de Paul, Salvation Army, and Anglicare to assist with the distribution of food hampers. Students were able to recognise that by supporting Food Share the class would also be supporting 3 other charities in our local community.

Ms Brigid Foard
Religious Education Coordinator

Year 8 Mock Election

Year 8 Humanities students are completing their Civics and Citizenship unit, 'Government and Democracy'. In this unit, students are learning about political concepts such as democracy, how people can engage in it, Australia’s political framework, and the role of our elected representatives.

The unit will culminate with the 'Emmanuel College Junior School Mock Election' on Friday June 16, where students in Years 7 and 8 (and staff) will go to the polls and elect an MP. Voting will be open at recess and during lunchtime on this day. Making it an authentic experience, AEC polling booths and voting slips will be out at lunchtime. There will even be a BBQ at the McAuley campus so students can get their own democracy sausage in bread!

In the weeks leading up to this, each homeroom creates their own political party, develops policies relevant to their experience at Emmanuel College, and conducts an advertising campaign. The winner will have an opportunity to meet with staff and press for some of their policies to be implemented.

We commend our Junior Students for their enthusiasm and active participation. Witnessing their understanding of democratic processes and commitment to shaping a better future is inspiring!

Mr Peter Morton
Humanities Coordinator

VPC - WorkSafe Excursion

For applied learning students, it is extremely important that they are learning about different industries within our local community of which they may gain future employment in. It is also extremely important that the students learn about their rights and responsibilities as employees. There has been quite a bit of discussion within the VPC class about WorkSafe and what their role is to keep everyone within an enterprise safe. Last Friday morning, the VPC students accompanied by my self went, visited WorkSafe which is located locally in Warrnambool.

The class were extremely fortunate to that Paul McCoy was in the office as he kindly gave up his time and spoke to the students about what his role at WorkSafe is and the reason that WorkSafe operating. As the students and I had already spoken about WorkSafe previously and there seemed to be a little bit of negativity towards WorkSafe. The idea of opening the students’ eyes to show examples to them that WorkSafe are here to assist employees and also the employers and try and mitigate incidents from happening not there as a hinderance. Paul explained spoke about his role and the students were quite intrigued.  The students left there with a better understanding of the role of WorkSafe and how they are here to assist them if they ever need some guidance relating to their future workplaces.

“This morning we went to WorkSafe to have a chat what they do in there and all the different industries they go around to and visit. I learnt that they look around different places and have a look at what they do right and wrong. I learnt that they are there to keep us safe.  We talked to Paul and learnt what his role is in the job and how he helps out workplaces be safe”. – Lilly Brown

Ms Penny Maher
Learning Diversity Assistant

Student Voice - Year 10 Camp

Don Heenpalla
In the wonderful year of grade 10, we got the lovely opportunity to discover some possible career branches through different universities and tafe sites throughout the bustling city of Melbourne. 

We got to create some brilliant memories throughout this camp. With some of the highlights being the Auscarts experiences. With mostly racers going to the max speed of 50kph. As well as the free time we would get as we got to explore the city on a personal level compared to the multiple melbourne city and uni tours we received. Especially the Easey’s Burger Place with us getting to eat on top of a set of trains on top of a roof.

In this camp, we also got to experience different opportunities and different benefits that each university could offer. Such as Deakin University (in Waurn Ponds) being highly known for their IT and tech industry or the Kangan institution in Melbourne focusing on automotive and mechanical tafe courses. As well as the newly developed ACU (Australian Catholic University) which I really enjoyed, the newly built facilities such as the new basketball court on top of the roof or the indoor garden which students could study in 24/7.

Performing Arts Update

VCE Drama
It has been a busy term for the VCE Drama class. A few weeks ago they presented their ensemble performance SAC to an audience of family and friends. The ensemble pieces took 12 weeks to prepare for a 20 min performance on stage. 

Last week, the VCE Drama class went to the Lighthouse Theatre to watch an adaption of Frankenstein by Skin of Our Teeth Productions for their VCE Drama SAC - Analysis of a Professional Performance. It is quite a challenging adaption, with many aspects to analyse.  

Year 7 Drama Fractured Fairy Tales
This term, Year 7’s have been working on devising, scripting and rehearsing a ‘fractured fairytale’. In groups, students chose a fairytale to then creatively ‘twist’ the events of the story. They had to work collaboratively and produce a working script, choose props and consider costuming. This assessment is in the last week of term so we look forward to sharing some pictures of the staged performances in the first newsletter for Term 3.

Instrument Ensembles 
The Warrnambool Eisteddfod ‘Band’ sections are being held in the Wyton Theatre June 14. We wish our Jazz band, Concert Band, Junior Concert band and Brass band all the best!!!

Eisteddfod Results Vocal & Performance
Congratulations to all competitors in the Vocal Sections. It takes courage and commitment to compete, we are very proud of you all.
13 years and Under Own Choice solo
3rd Place Daisy Advincula, Honourable Mention Jasmine Phillips, Grace Hickey

13 years and Under Disney Songs Solo
3rd Place Daisy Advincula, Honourable Mention Jasmine Phillips

13 years and Under Musical Theatre Solo
1st Place Jasmine Phillips

15 years and Under Own Choice Solo
1st Place Ruby Nelson, 2nd Place Amelia Mcleod

15 years and Under Disney Songs Solo
1st Place Layla Kermond 2nd Place Amelia Mcleod Honourable Mention Jess Bushell

15 years and Under Swing/Jazz Solo
1st Place Amelis Mcleod 3rd Place Layla Kermond Honourable Mention Jorja Lowe, Mia Hynes

15 years and Under Muscial Theatre Solo
1st Place Jessica Bushell Honourable Mention Mia Hynes, Ruby Nelson

15 years and Under Contemporary Solo
1st Place Amelia Mcleod 2nd Place Ruby Nelson 3rd Place Jessica Bushell  Honourable Mention Jorja Lowe 

15 years and Under Vocal Duet
1st Place Elyssa mutton & Jasmine Phillips

18 years and Under Own Choice Solo
3rd Place Charlotte Dumesny Honourable Mention Bella Aquilina

18 years and Under Disney Songs Solo
2nd Place Charlotte Dumesney  3rd Place  Bella Aqulina, Abbey Fidge Honourable Mention Flynn el Hage, Emily Blain

18 years and Under Swing/Jazz Solo
2nd Place Chloe Mutton Honourable Mention Emily Blain, Charlotte Dumesney

18 years and Under Muscial Theatre Solo
3rd Place Flynn el Hage, Honourable Mention Charlotte Dumesney

18 years and Under Contemporary Solo
2nd Place Bella Aquilina 3rd Place Chloe Mutton

Open Own Choice Duet/Trio
1st Place Chloe Mutton & Elyssa Mutton 2nd Place Chloe Mutton & Partner 3rd Place Amelia Mcleod, Bella Aquilina, Emily Blain Honourable Mention Charlotte Dumesny & Flynn el Hage

Open Contemporary Solo
1st Place Chloe Mutton 2nd Place Bella Aquilina 

Open Swing Jazz
2nd Place Chloe Mutton Honourable Mention Emily Blain, Charlotte Dumesney

Open Own Choice SOLO
2nd Place Chloe Mutton 3rd Place Bella Aquilina

15 Years and Under Monologue
1st Place EJ Gass

Ms Megan Davies
Head of Performing Arts

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Year 7 Band Program
After an extensive trial period (to select the most appropriate instrument to study), students in Year 7 classes are now actively engaged and making very pleasing progress in the Band Program. This involves two lessons a week of intensive instrument skill development; one lesson with the academic class teacher taking class band, and the other working in small groups with the addition of the five specialist teachers to guide learning in a virtual private lesson setting.

With a little bit of healthy competition between the nine year 7 classes, progress is starting to really take off and we are seeing the formation of class bands who are able to play complete pieces – with a good degree of accuracy and even a semblance of musicianship! 

Families are encouraged to support their child/children by encouraging regular (daily)  practise at home.

Mr Ian Leonard
Year 7 Music teacher

Sports Update

GWR Cross Country
On Monday May 29th 64 Students took part in the Region Cross Country Finals held at Albert Park. On a very busy day, there were a number of terrific performances including Lucy Howland (3rd), Rylee Forman (1st) and Harry Jenkin (3rd) who finished on the podium in their events. Around 12 students have now progressed to the State Finals held at Yarra Glen on July 13th.

Premier Boys Football vs SEDA
Starting with an early morning on May 31st, Our Premier Boys made their way to Kevin Bartlett Reserve to take on SEDA in the last pool game. In a comprehensive performance, Emmanuel were 62 point winners earning a home Semi Final vs Catherine McAuley this Wednesday the 14th of July at the Reid Oval starting at 1pm.
15.10.100 to 5.8.38.

Livestream of Premier Boys Football Semi Final

You can watch the livestream of the Semi Final thanks to Fitzmedia Productions via the Emmanuel College YouTube page. The livestream will begin at 1pm, Wednesday June 15. 

Click here to watch livestream 

Best: Keast, Mast, Myers, Ryan, Bermingham, Carter.
Goals: CByrne 4, Mohan 2, McKinnon 2, Keast, Myers, Rhodes, Mast, Harris, Dowling and  Akoch

Premier Girls Football Semi Final
On Wednesday June 7th our Senior Girls team set off to Keven Bartlett Reserve  for the Semi final vs SEDA. With a number of key unavailabilities, the included a number of emergencies who stepped up when needed at the last minute. It was not our day, with Seda winning by 20 goals. Congratulations to all the girls involved for making it to the State Semi final in our First season at this level. It is an effort all involved should be proud of.

We would also like to thank Chris Meade (Coach), Charlotte Meade (assistant coach) and Illona Carson (trainer) for giving up their time to assist the side, We were lucky to have the calibre of volunteers involved. Thanks also to Ben Nelson and Claire Wrigley as our teachers involved with the side. We now look forward to next year as we continue to build our Senior Girls Football program.

GWR Intermediate Netball
Our Intermediate Girls Netball team headed to Ballarat on June 6th to take part in the GWR Intermediate Girls finals. With many players unavailable due to Year 9 camp including coach Ruby Wilson, the side was under control with Michelle Coverdale coaching for the day.

Being undefeated through all pool games and having a comprehensive win in the Semi, our girls took on Mercy for a place in the State Finals. After a close first half, our girls created a 4 goal margin in the second half to end up winners. Good luck to the side as they now progress to the State Finals in September.

GWR Intermediate Football
On June 6th our Intermediate Boys team took part in the GWR final held at Sebastopol, Ballarat. On a typically freezing Ballarat day, Our side lost their first game of the day by 1 goal after having 3 goal lead with 5 minutes to play. In the second game vs Trinity Colac, we managed to run out 30 point winners. Unfortunately the result was not enough to make the final. Thanks to Ben Walsh for coaching the side on the day.

GWR Junior Girls Football
Thursday the 8th of June saw our Junior GIrls Football team take part in the GWR Finals held at Mack Oval. The side started with narrow losses to Mercy and Ballarat High before a narrow win vs Horsham SC. We finished with a 24 point win over Trinity College which was enough to earn 3rd place on the day. Congratulations to all the girls who represented the College on the day, it was terrific to see the improvement of the side as the day progressed.

Mr Alastair Templeton
Sports & Lunchtime Activities Coordinator

Library News

UNO Competition
A UNO Competition for students will be held on this Wednesday and Thursday in the Library Reading Room.  Interested students please see the Library Staff to participate.

Class Set Books
Students may have on loan a Library Class Set book for a subject they are doing in Semester 1. If the subject is for only one semester, the book will be due back in to the Library by the end of the Term.  Could we please ask students to check with their teacher and then return the books before 22 June so that we can prepare them for the students for Semester 2.  Your help in doing this is appreciated.

Overdue/Billing Procedure
Some information about students returning Library items that are on loan. Most items (books) on loan from the Library are loaned for a period of 3 weeks. Students are able to renew items with the Library staff or via the online Library home page (found on SIMON). Some items eg laptop chargers are on a day loan only.
Students with Library items on loan will receive an email 3 days before the item is due to be returned, saying that it is almost time to return or renew the item. Students can log in to the Library home page and renew or visit the Library to do this.

If the item is not returned or renewed, students will receive two further email reminders. If the items still remain overdue, the family may receive an email about the items.
We would like students to return the items or visit the Library to renew them.  Students will need to bring the book/item in to the Library to renew. Your help in returning these items means that other students can borrow them.

At McAuley, there are two library chutes where you can return items - in the blue box at the Library entrance near The Emmanuel Centre and the chute near the D Wing corridor. 
Students at Rice Campus can return the Library items to the Rice Office and they will be brought over to the Library by the Office staff.

If you have any questions about what you have on loan, please ask the Library Staff or email msinnott@emmanuel.vic.edu.au or log in to the Library homepage via SIMON.

Help us as Library Staff and your families by returning the items - that way we all have access to them.  Thanks for your assistance with this.
Items from Term 2 not returned by Week 3 of Term 3 will be added to the school fees.

Book Clubs At Emmanuel College
Emmanuel has both a student and parent/guardian Book Club.  Interested in reading and would like to join a Book Club?  Email Mrs Sinnott to find out more information. msinnott@emmanuel.vic.edu.au

New Books In The Library
Students may like to borrow these new books:

Five Things About Ava Andrews by Margaret Dilloway
Ava hopes middle school will be a fresh start but one of her friends moves across the country. She is shocked when her writing abilities impress her classmates.

The Sad Ghost Club by Lize Meddings graphic novel series
When one sad ghost, alone at a crowded party, spied another sad ghost across the room, what happens next changes everything.  Because that night, they leave the party and start The Sad Ghost Club – a secret society for the anxious and alone, a club for people who think they don’t belong.  Follow the Sad Ghost Club as they navigate the joys and complexities of opening up their community and their hearts – to new members.  Books 1, 2 and 3 available for borrowing.

Two Can Play That Game by Leanne Yong
Sam Khoo has one goal in life to create cool indie games.  All she needs is a super-rare ticket to a game design workshop and she can kickstart her career.

Click Graphic Novel series
Four popular books in the Click graphic novel series are:
Click
Clash
Besties Work It Out
Camp

Kicking Goals series by Sam Kerr
The Library has the first five books in this series.  Book 5 is called Kicking Goals.

Mrs Margaret Sinnott
Library Coordinator

Languages Update - Looking for Host Families

Emmanuel College is pleased to welcome a Japanese assistant from our Sister City, Miura, Japan next term. Rikako will be assisting in Japanese classes and we are looking for host families for Terms 3 and 4. Host families are required to provide 3 meals a day but unlike hosting a student, Rikako will be able to help around the home. She has very good English skills and hosting her would be of considerable benefit for families that have a child studying Japanese in particular.

A weekly stipend is paid to families to help cover expenses. If you are interested or would like more information, please email Julia Smith: jsmith@emmanuel.vic.edu.au

Ms Julia Smith
Languages Coordinator

Career News

Youth Allowance - Save the Date
Youth Allowance is a topic that is sometimes misunderstood or can create a range of questions that many parents and students are unsure where to find the answer.

On Wednesday July 19th, Jon Peglar from Sinclair & Wilson will be presenting in “The Stage” from 7.00pm, Jon will cover several areas including what is Dependant and Independent Youth Allowance. This is a must attend event for those that are unsure about what is available to them and how to apply, we would encourage students and parents at the Senior level to attend as this can work as preparation material for the future, please mark this in your calendar.

Career Tools
With subject selection just around the corner it is vital the career discussions begin at home, our career website is packed with a number of ideas and conversation starters, it’s as simple and using this website https://www.emmanuelcollegecareers.com/ , selecting the “for parents” tab and then start the process, you will find useful links that can navigate you through the process, ideas on how to help choose subjects, how to talk about careers plus much more, we would certainly encourage taking the time to explore.

Career Newsletter
Topics in the newsletter include:

YEAR 12 STUDENTS

• Employment – Australian Border Force and PwC Higher Apprenticeship Program
• Gap Year employment programs
• Early entry programs 
• Compulsory university entry tests (law and teaching)
• Medicine and dentistry course – application process
• Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA)
• Monash University – Business Explorer Program
• Melbourne University – A Day at Melbourne

YEAR 11 STUDENTS

• National Youth Science Forum
• Monash University – Business Explorer Program
• Melbourne University – A Day at Melbourne

 YEAR 9 & 10 STUDENTS

• The Santos Science Experience Program
• Camp Seek

ALL STUDENTS

• Study skills and resources
• Choosing STEM electives
• Dental science
• Careers in psychology
• Upcoming career events

Click here to read the Emmanuel Career Newsletter. 

Open Days
The saying is “Open Days, Open Doors", Universities are in preparation for this annual event and not far away, it’s never too early to start the planning process as it’s generally a very full day if not weekend, to begin to understand what and when these will be taking place please use this link, these events are a great opportunity to understand what the University has on offer, familiarise yourself with the surroundings, investigate accommodation options and also consider what scholarships are available.
https://www.emmanuelcollegecareers.com/post-school-options/university/open-days

Mr David Gladman
Student Pathways & Careers Leader

Inspiring Students Nominations are Open

Nominations for Inspiring Students are open!

The Emmanuel College Evening of Inspiration will be held at Emmanuel College in the Wyton Theatre on August 4, 2023. 

This event is held once every two years and it incorporates: the induction of the Inspiring Alumni, recognition of the Young Alumni Achievers, a showcase of student talent through performance, exhibition and media and recognition of the outstanding achievement of current students and students of the Class of 2022.

We call for nominations of current students of all year levels from 2022-2023 to be recognised at this event for exceptional and inspiring individual achievements across a range of endeavours - academic, arts and culture, sporting (at a state, national or international level), leadership and community service - over the last twelve months and up until June this year. These achievements may have been made at school or beyond. Nominees will be shortlisted for recognition.

Please submit your nomination via this google form here: https://forms.gle/2UMhBSruvnsLkBfk7

Nominations close July 1^st. 

Empowering Parents: A Guide to Supporting Your Child’s Learning Series

Subject Selection and Career Planning
As parents, we play a vital role in shaping our children's academic journeys, and one crucial aspect of this is helping them with subject selection and the career choices they make when they are no longer at school. As teenagers develop their interests and learn about themselves through their school subjects, the choices they make now can have a significant impact on their future opportunities and career paths. Parents offering guidance and support can empower their children in making informed decisions that align with their interests, strengths, and aspirations. You can now access the 2024 subject selection handbooks in the Parent Access Module (PAM) under Handbook Links. Please do take the time to access relevant handbooks as the booklets provide information on compulsory subjects and electives your child can choose from. Much effort goes into providing specific details about the subjects we offer here at Emmanuel College.

In our article, we will explore some effective ways parents can assist their children in navigating the subject selection process.

Firstly, subject selection is not finalised for students until week four of term three. We begin presenting information before the end of term two, in order to allow students and their parents to start thinking about next year’s pathway. 

Parents of students in year 9, 10 and 11, you are invited to attend the Senior School Information Session on Monday, 19th June at 7pm at the Wyton Theatre. This information session will also be recorded and sent out to parents in the last week of this term, so everyone gets to hear the information. Advice will be given to students during a variety of sessions with key staff.

Parents of students in year 7 and 8, information sessions will be held for students only and this information will be recorded and sent out to parents on Thursday, 13th July.
Some tips for parents when helping with subject selection and future careers.

• Encourage self-reflection:

The first step in subject selection is self-reflection. Encourage your child to explore their interests, strengths, and passions. Help them identify the subjects they enjoy and excel in, as well as those they find challenging but have a genuine curiosity about. By understanding their own preferences, your child will be better equipped to make informed choices.

• Facilitate research and exploration:

Provide your child with resources and opportunities to explore various subjects. Encourage them to conduct research, read Curriculum Handbooks, attend career fairs, talk to professionals in different fields, or even shadow someone working in a profession they find intriguing. Exposure to real-world experiences will broaden their understanding of different subjects and careers, enabling them to make more informed decisions. Through PAM, you will also find a wealth of resources in the Emmanuel Careers Website which is under the Teaching / Learning / Library links. You can click on the For Parents tab and choose Newsfeed to subscribe to the Careers newsletter for regular careers information newsletters. 

• Offer guidance, not influence:

While it's important to guide your child through subject selection, it's equally crucial to avoid imposing your own preferences or aspirations upon them. Remember that teenagers are unique individuals with their own dreams and talents. Listen actively, ask open-ended questions, and provide guidance based on their interests, strengths, and aspirations. Help them weigh the pros and cons of different subjects without steering them towards a particular choice.

• Seek expert advice:

Sometimes, seeking expert advice can be beneficial in subject selection. Reach out to school counsellors or teachers who can provide valuable insights and recommendations based on your child's abilities and interests. These professionals have a wealth of knowledge and experience, which can help guide your child toward subjects that align with their goals. Senior students can also provide information about what topics are taught in  class. At Emmanuel, your child can seek career guidance from our Student Pathways and Careers Leader - David Gladman, dgladman@emmanuel.vic.edu.au 

• Emphasise long-term goals:

Encourage your child to consider their long-term goals and how different subjects can contribute to achieving them. Discuss potential career paths and the subjects that are prerequisites for those fields. By focusing on the bigger picture, your child will understand the importance of selecting subjects that can open doors to their desired future endeavours. If your teen is unsure about their future pathway, encourage them to choose subjects that will keep the most options open.

• Balance academic and personal growth:

While academic achievement is important, it is equally crucial to strike a balance between academic requirements and personal growth. Encourage your child to choose subjects that challenge them and promote personal development. Foster their interests in extracurricular activities, creative pursuits, and areas outside of the traditional academic curriculum. This balance will help them develop a well-rounded skill set and a sense of fulfilment.

• Monitor progress and adapt:

Once subject selection is complete, remain engaged with your child's academic journey. Regularly monitor their progress and be open to revisiting subject choices if necessary. We provide opportunities to change subjects each semester. As your child grows and evolves, their interests and aspirations may change. 

Some Myths and Facts:

Myth: You should choose a subject because a teacher you like will be taking it. Or, you shouldn't choose a subject because you don't like the teacher. 
Fact: Subjects are allocated to teachers based on the demands on the timetable, and changes can be made at the last minute. This means you can't guarantee who your teacher will be. 

Myth: You will enjoy your subjects more if your friends are in your classes. 
Fact: There is no guarantee your timetables will align, and if you're prone to distractions, you may learn more independently.

Myth (for VCE): Choosing 'hard', higher level subjects or ones that 'scale up' because they will lead to a high ATAR and thinking 'easy' subjects or subjects that 'scale down' will lead to a low ATAR. 
Fact: Scaling ensures that you are neither advantaged or disadvantaged based on the subjects you choose. Whether they scale up or down, you still need to do well in your subjects to get a high ATAR.

Myth (for VCE): Choosing a subject because it has a reputation for being 'easy'. 
Fact: All Year 11 and 12 subjects require effort to do well, even if you're naturally talented in the area. You're better off choosing a subject you enjoy and will be engaged in rather than one that doesn't really interest you but that you think will be easy. 

Conclusion:
Assisting your child with subject selection is a collaborative process that requires open communication, active listening, and respect for their individuality. By encouraging self-reflection, facilitating exploration, offering guidance, seeking expert advice, emphasising long-term goals, promoting balance, and monitoring progress, you can empower your child to make informed decisions that set them on a path towards a fulfilling and successful academic future. Remember, your support and guidance will be instrumental in shaping their journey.

Ms Simone Rolfe, Director of Learning &
Mr Justin Houlihan, Assistant Principal - Teaching & Learning

CSPV Connect June 2023

Free Courses available for South West Vic Youth

Port Fairy First Aid
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
When: Thursday 6^th July 9am-4:30pm
Where: Port Fairy Yacht Club, 1 Griffiths Street Port Fairy
Booking: https://www.trybooking.com/CHHRL
Note: Bookings Close 5pm Thursday 29 June 

Port Fairy Lifeguard Training
Delivered by Life Saving Victoria, this course equips participants to work as a professional Pool Lifeguard in Victoria.
When: 26^th & 27^th August 2023 10am-5pm
Where: Belfast Aquatics, 37 Campbell Street Port Fairy
*This is a Blended course which requires candidates to hold the following prerequisite unit: HLTAID003 or HLTAID011 Provide first aid
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/CHHTI
Note: Bookings close 5pm Wednesday 16 August

You can also visit FUSE South West (moyne.vic.gov.au) for further information.

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Upcoming Events

Wednesday June 14
Boys Premier League Football - Senior Semi Final

Thursday June 15
GAT
Netball Academy Day Out - Year 9

Friday June 16
Girls Football Academy Family Game
Year 12 Winter Ball

Sunday June 18
Senior School - (Red Earth) Central Australia Immersion trip depature

Monday June 19
Senior School Pathways Information Session

Wednesday June 21
GWR Winter Sport (Netball & Basketball) - Junior School

Friday June 23
Student Free Day - Term 2 Holidays Begin

Monday July 10
Student Free Day

Tuesday July 11
Term 3 Begins - Students Commence

Thursday July 13
WD Basketball - Years 9-12
State Cross Country