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Lantern Newsle er ‐ 18th August, 2017

Principal’s Message Dear Parents / Guardians / Students

This Wednesday, we celebrated our Semester One Principal’s Awards for Academic Achievement. It was a beau ful gathering as a whole school, because in that one assembly we caught a snapshot of all that Presenta on College Windsor is. As the students, staff and invited guests entered into the hall, they were welcomed by two of our girls performing a modern, upbeat song and a slide show of Presenta on Day, Engineers at Work, the science project “Trash Puppets” and the visit to the Buddhist temple, just to name a few. Once seated we honoured the ancestors of our land and were led in prayer, again by some of our wonderful students. The Principal’s Awards recognise students from Years 7‐12 who achieved GPA’s over 90 in Semester One. Our school dreams of a bright future, a future where we achieve our goals, where we are people of hope and posi ve ac on, where we are the best version of ourselves. We celebrate that PCW is a school where every student can learn and achieve success. It is a joint partnership between our teachers and our students where we work very hard to achieve and experience success. Through our Awards we acknowledge dedicated student performance, academic achievement and a commitment to excellence. I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate every single award recipient and to encourage them to be proud of their achievements, be proud of their commitment to doing, giving and achieving their best, and to be proud that they have lived up to their own high expecta ons. The Assembly con nued with congratula ng Juliana Nield, who won the St Vincent de Paul Just Art Compe on. The theme for the prize this year was First Australians, with students challenged to create a piece of artwork recognising significant Indigenous Australians or responding to the theme of Reconcilia on or Sorry Day. We also heard two beau ful reflec ons from girls in Year 7 reflec ng on their first semester at PCW. A er this outstanding effort by Juliana, we were invited to the PCW Short Film Fes val to be held next Tuesday and finally treated to a scene from our upcoming school produc on “Godspell.” As we finished Assembly and moved to share a lunch with our families, students and staff, again I was in awe at all that is Presenta on College Windsor, so beau fully encapsulated in a one‐hour snapshot. Once a Presenta on girl, always a Presenta on girl. I am so grateful to our Alumnae and Sisters Mary Kavanagh and Robin O’Donovan for their generous dona on which has resulted in several mature trees being planted in our front garden. As we approach the 100th anniversary of the Chapel in November, we will see these beau ful trees in full flower enhancing our garden and highligh ng the convent. With best wishes,

Filina Virgato Principal

Presenta on College Windsor Lantern Newsle er

Friday, 18th August, 2017

Prayer:

Mary said, My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. For He has regarded the low estate of His handmaiden, For behold, henceforth all genera ons shall call me blessed. For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name. And His mercy is on those who fear Him from genera on to genera on. He has shown strength with His arm: He has sca ered the proud in the imagina on of their hearts. He has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted those of low degree. He has filled the hungry with good things; and the rich He has sent empty away. He has helped His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy; As He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to His posterity forever. (Luke 1: 46‐55)

Reflec on This week we celebrated the Assump on of Mary on the 15th August. The prominence of this day in the Church’s calendar highlights the important posi on Mary has in the mission of God and that of the Church. The Church celebrates Mary's final journey into Heaven with the dogma (church teaching) of the Assump on: that she is assumed fully into heaven. Through her Assump on, Mary was chosen to have a special place of honour. However, over the centuries Mary’s meek and mid image was established through pious sen mentality and exaggerated devo ons. We must see Mary once again for who she is: not only the mother of God, but also as her son’s first disciple par excellence. When she heard the word of God, she acted upon it. She was far from being a midly submissive woman. On the contrary, she was a woman who did not hesitate to proclaim that God vindicates the humble and the oppressed, and removes the powerful people of this world from their privileged posi ons (Luke 1: 52). She is the first called by God, who goes out on the road, stands and delivers the “good news”. She stands out among the poor and humble, a woman of strength, who experienced poverty and suffering, displacement and exile (Luke 1: 46‐49). She says “YES” to God’s world revolu on and gives libera on a name: Jesus (Luke 1:38). She is the symbol of a true disciple, who hears the word of God, proclaims it and does it: an ac ve witness of God’s love in the world. We are called to take on Mary’s example for ourselves and to seek out our own place in bringing about a more just society. This great change that can take place in us and through us could be a preliminary step toward universal freedom for all.



This Edi on of the Lantern: Principal’s Message

Prayer

News: Director of Faith & Mission

News: RE Department

News: Director of Pedagogy & Innova on

Middle Years Baccalaureate (MYP)

Singapore Trip

Year 9 News

Individuals & Society Week

Sport—AFL

Informa on Forum—22nd August

Mini Archibald

Musical: ‘Godspell’

Library Department

Congratula ons to Annecy Homberg (Year 8)

Calendar 2017

Canteen Specials

Careers News



News: Director of Faith & Mission

Year 11 Street Retreat Focusing on the scripture passage of the ‘Good Samaritan’ and the ques on ‘who is my neighbour?’ the Year 11 students set out on a Street Retreat around the city of Melbourne. Their journey through the alleyways of the city opened their eyes to the homeless situa on in Melbourne and to the great work of social agencies who support people experiencing homelessness. 'The City is our Home' Walk raises important ques ons about how people are included and excluded, the concept of ‘home’, and how students might begin to respond personally to these issues in their own backyard. Here are some of the students’ reflec ons. Year 11 Street Retreat Reflec on Upon leaving the retreat on Thursday, I felt like I had come out of the session knowing more than I had as I walked in. The first part of the day was very content heavy, as we listened to a lady from Melbourne City Council discuss how homelessness was such a prevalent issue and how the Council was working with a large network of other organisa ons to resolve this in the most compassionate and humane way possible. I had ini ally thought that the Council was doing the minimum to work with these rough sleepers, as not much is publicised but I learnt that through funding and grants, the Council is contribu ng far more than anyone thinks, especially behind the scenes. However, as interes ng and informa ve as listening to this was, I was far more intrigued by the man from the Collins St Bap st Church who spoke to us in a different kind of way. He spoke almost poe cally, discussing the topic without bombarding us with sta s cs and boas ng about how much his organisa on was doing for this community. He worked into his explana ons, stories and links to individuals, ge ng us involved and engaged with ac vi es, which all came back down to the message that he wanted to convey to us. He took us around the CBD, into alleys and smelly garbage corners, areas that we would never find reason to visit on our own accord. He recounted stories with empathy and shone a light on small aspects of the big idea of “homelessness” that I, and like many of my friends, had never considered before. Some of it was confron ng, learning about substance abuse and violence and the reasons why people may end up homeless but it was truly interes ng and I am very glad to hear that so many people and groups and communi es are working so hard to help those who need it the most.

Students par cipa ng in the ‘City is our Home’ walk lead by Mike from Urban Seed.



News: Director of Faith & Mission (cont.)

Year 11 Street Retreat Reflec on Throughout the day we saw many signs of homelessness around the city. You could see people’s possessions hidden away in li le alcoves and, though not during the actual program, many of us saw people sleeping rough. The sight of people’s few possessions laying in piles on the footpath was incredibly distressing. The fact they have always been there and many of us had never no ced them was very eye‐opening and showed us how serious this issue really is. Listening to the talk at the Town Hall was highly informa ve and gave us a be er understanding of the issue of homelessness. It opened our eyes to the many different forms of homelessness and the sheer number of people experiencing it. It was upse ng to hear the number of young people suffering from this epidemic and how easy it can be to fall vic m to it. We learnt that homeless‐ness is not necessarily just sleeping rough; it can be experienced in the form of jumping between different temporary ac‐commoda on or staying with friends for a couple of nights at a me. This may not seem as difficult an experience as sleeping rough, but it can be just as emo onally and physically distressing. Learning about the way people stereotype homeless people without knowing their story was also quite upse ng. There are many series of circumstances that can lead people to be homeless and none of them are experienced by choice. Things such as mental, physical and sexual abuse, unemployment, mental illness and addic on are issues that may lead people to experience homelessness and these are all incredibly difficult circumstances to control. Urban Seed and the City People Project are trying to find as many prac cal ways to help reduce the issue as possible. They offer many services and connec on to other services they cannot provide themselves. They seek to connect people with physical and mental health services, addic on help, hygiene services, food services and most importantly they try to offer or connect people with as many accommoda on opportuni‐es as possible. However, there is simply not enough accommoda on to support all those who need it. People can wait

up to 20 years to be put into housing. That means 20 years on the street or struggling to find a place to sleep while they wait for the government to find a house for them. This really isn’t acceptable and groups like Urban Seed and the City People Project are trying to change that. However, without more government help and an a tude change from the public it is going to be difficult to change.

Josie Dile oso Director of Faith & Mission



News: Director of Faith & Mission (cont.)

Year 8 Retreat This term the Year 8 students are studying a unit of work focused around Social Jus ce and the Catholic Social Teachings. The Year 8 Social Jus ce Retreat day began by looking at the work of the Presenta on Sisters in bringing about a more just society. The remainder of the Retreat was run by Jesuit Social Services. In understanding another person’s plight, we need to listen to their story and build a rela onship with them so that our stereotypes are broken. We were fortunate enough to have three refugee speakers come and share their story with us. The a ernoon ended in a drumming workshop focusing on African and south American music that all the girls enthusias cally got involved in. Here are some of the reflec ons from the Year 8 students. Last Friday all the Year 8’s had the amazing opportunity to travel to St Joseph’s Parish to listen to three inspiring refugees; Jeffry, Jose, and Isaiah, who all shared their stories. We were lucky enough to listen to them speak about their incredible journeys from their homeland to Australia. It was such an amazing learning experience that I will definitely never forget. It really put things into perspec ve and made me realise that these people have been through so much and yet they are s ll able to talk about it to a class of school kids with a smile on their face. They are such brave people and we are so grateful that they agreed to talk to us and share the stories and experiences of them and their families. We also got the chance to par cipate in a drumming workshop which was lead by Jose. It was a great way to end the day as we all had an amazing me making music and having fun.

Emma Gannon Last Friday, on the Year 8 Retreat, we learnt a lot of interes ng informa on about refugees and the importance of community. We talked to three refugees and they shared their stories with us. It was interes ng to hear what they, and many others, have been through to be safe. A lovely woman who works with the Presenta on Sisters, Anne Young, talked to us about the Presenta on sisters and community and how much they have done for a wide range of people. She told us how different people have reached out to help those who are lost, alone or in need. The Retreat was a great day and I had a lot of fun. Alex Edwards



News: RE Department

It has been a very exci ng term for the Religious Educa on Faculty and I am thrilled to share some wonderful news with the College community. As part of their studies in Year 9, all Religious Educa on students par cipated in the St Vincent de Paul Just Art Compe on. The theme for the prize this year was ‘First Australians’, with students challenged to create a piece of artwork recognising a significant Indigenous Australian or responding to the theme of reconcilia on or Sorry Day. We submi ed the largest number of entries from any College and the work was of such high calibre, that the Gallery dedicated a whole wall to the artwork created by our talented Year 9s. All of the Year 9 students who par cipated should be congratulated for their efforts. We were also incredibly thrilled to find out that Juliana Neild from Year 9 Blue had produced a piece of work considered for the finals. The finalists were selected by ten independent judges. As the winner of each division was announced on the night we became more and more nervous. Un l finally, Juliana’s division came up. And the result was…. She won her division outright! On behalf of the Religious Educa on Department and the College we would like to congratulate Juliana on her fine work and look forward to Year 9 Religious Educa on students entering the compe on next year. Please see some images from the exhibi on from our very talented PCW students! Simon Gitson Head of Faculty—Religious Educa on

The prize winning artwork by Juliana Neild

Year 9 Presenta on College Wall

A very happy Juliana Neild winning first place



News: Director of Pedagogy & Innova on

As always, life at PCW con nues to be exci ng with lots of learning occurring both within and outside of the classroom. We con nue to offer a range of experiences to engage our students in their learning. Recently we had an Individuals and Soci‐e es Week, Science Expo, Trash Puppets workshops and the Mini Archibald compe on showcasing artworks produced by our amazingly talented students. Thank you to our students for engaging in these ac vi es and to our dedicated staff for organising these valuable learning experiences for our students. Singapore Academic Tour At PCW we are pleased to offer interna onal learning and life experiences. We highlight on our website In the proud Presenta on Tradi on, a commitment to the wonder and joy of Learning flourishes in our Interna onal Travel Program. Travel and the experience of different cultures help us to grow in understanding, empathy, tolerance and wisdom, and lead to posi ve and ac ve membership in our Communi es. We welcome back the students and staff who par cipated in the Singapore Academic Tour. This is indeed a unique and valuable learning opportunity we provide our students to study overseas for two weeks. I thank Mr Morais for organising, leading and accompanying our students, and to the staff who cared and supported our girls while they were away.

Academic Excellence Awards On Wednesday 16 August we joined together as a College community to celebrate and recognise academic excellence for students who achieved a high Grade Point Average (GPA) in semester 1. We congratulate the following students for the dedica on and commitment they have shown towards their studies. Year 7 Year 10 Sofia Fullaondo Lilly Anderson Abbey Wilcox Na ali Ashurst Madeleine Brewster Year 8 Matea Carelse Chloe Arcaro Charlo e Carnes Ella Bunn Eve Faehrmann Alexandra Edwards Pia Fullaondo Emma Gannon Rosalie Gebert Molly Hodgson Frances Giles Annecy Homberg Madison Houghton Paige Marinos Bryde Jeffery Ella Mar n Jingyi (Caroline) Liang Amy Monaghan Charlo e McMahon Manon Sabouraud Hannah Steele Lo e Smith Stephanie Vieceli Louise Tuddenham Ava Wansbrough Chloe Zheng Isabella Ze l Year 9 Year 11 Paige Connor Jessica Birch Shannon Li Ella Chiavaroli Hallie Mau Nina Jenney Juliana Neild Liza Kwan Laura Pa erson Ella Monaghan Ella Thomas‐Evens Bridie Wilcox Year 12 Eliza Williams April Salom Iona Walton



News: Director of Pedagogy & Innova on (cont.)

Thank you to Sofia and Abbey, our Year 7 semester 1 Academic Excellence Award recipients, for sharing with us their reflec ons on their first semester at PCW. My name is Abbey Wilcox and as a Year 7, my first semester of high school was absolutely amazing! Star ng at high school can be pre y scary! New environment, new friends, new teachers, new expecta‐ons, more homework and, probably the scariest, new “secret” passageways to get lost in!

On the first day I was terrified! Once I got to know everyone though, I was so excited for what the first semester was going to bring. All the teachers and students were so welcoming and kind! The teachers have taught me so much, including how to be more organised, although, I could do with a few more lessons on that! I have formed many great friendships and have developed so many new interests! I have loved ge ng involved and was lucky enough to be voted Class Captain of 7 Gold! I loved this experience so much! What I love about PCW is how everyone interacts with each other and how many great opportuni es the school provides. I have really enjoyed doing house events such as, the swimming carnival, athle cs carnival and Music Fes val. I have also really enjoyed going on year seven camp as well as music camp! High school has taken a lot of adjus ng to especially ge ng used to the homework. There is a lot more homework in high school compared to primary school, and at the beginning of the year I was in shock at how much homework there was! People had told me there was a lot, but I did not expect this much! Once I had adapted to the homework load I found it not too bad surprisingly! I found mo va onal skills that I never knew I had inside me, and I like the challenge of it. I feel extremely privileged to be able to go to Presenta on College Windsor! On behalf of all of the Year 7s, thank you so much to Ms Wright, our fantas c year level coordinator, all of the home room teachers, Ms Diez, Ms Fraser and Mr Gitson, you have all helped us immensely. Thank you to Ms Virgato, Ms Rosa , Ms Alger, Ms Dile oso and Mr Lane for helping us se le into our new school. And finally, thank you so much to everyone for being so kind, inclusive and such great role models. My name is Sofia Fullaondo and I’m one of the newcomers, the Year 7s. I was trying to write this speech and I just couldn't find the words to describe just how mind‐blowingly amazing, exci ng and awesome my first semester here has been. When I first came I had a few friends coming here too so it wasn't too bad, but I was s ll petrified. I had some really high expecta ons and the real thing was a hundred mes be er than what I could have ever dreamed of. The teachers are always there to help, the students are very accep ng and the school might look a bit confusing some mes but it is definitely my second home in the world. I very soon realised that in this school you have to give EVERYTHING a go. You might not be great at it but at least you tried. I tried to fit all the fantas c opportuni es in (and there sure are a lot of them) and I like to think I did a good job. I tried all the sports, all the lunch me ac vi es, all the extracurricular ac vi es, all the clubs and anything that came my way. In this school I have slowly learnt that if you try and do not succeed but come back and try again, you are just as much of a winner as anyone who did succeed. PCW has taught me persistence. I have adored my first semester here and am sure that I’ll adore the many to come. What I love most about PCW is the opportuni es it gives me to find my true passion in life.



News: Director of Pedagogy & Innova on (cont.)

Thank you to Sofia and Abbey, our Year 7 semester 1 Academic Excellence Award recipients, for sharing with us their reflec ons on their first semester at PCW. During the assembly we also acknowledged Juliana Neild of 9 Blue who won the St Vincent de Paul Just Art Prize. Congratula ons Juliana! Years 7 to 9 Progress Interviews Please note the progress interviews for Years 7 to 9 students will be held on Wednesday 13 September from 2.00pm un l 8.30pm. Informa on on how to make bookings will be communicated shortly. Year 12 Trial Exams Trial exams for Year 12 subjects will commence on the final Wednesday of the upcoming school holidays (Wednesday 4 October) and conclude on Tuesday 10 October. The trial exams provide an opportunity for students to complete an exam under the same condi ons they will complete their final exams in October/November. It is also an opportunity to receive feedback on strengths and areas for improvement. We expect all students to a end the trial exams for the subjects they are undertaking in Year 12. Rolls will be taken and absences followed up. It is an expecta on that a medical cer ficate will be provided for any exams not a ended through illness. Godspell We wish all students involved in the College produc on of Godspell all the very best as rehearsals intensify in the lead up to opening night. I remember a ending the very first rehearsal and very much look forward to seeing the polished produc on. We were treated to a sneak peak of the show during our Academic Excellence Awards Assembly. Thank you to Mr Godbold and the performing arts team for the many hours spent rehearsing with the cast. As they say in the theatre world, ‘break a leg!’ Nathan Lane Director of Pedagogy and Innova on

News: Earn & Learn

EARN & LEARN is on again!

Its running from 26 July to 19 September.

Every $10 spent at Woolworths = 1 s cker

If you would like to be involved in this wonderful ini a ve, to help obtain new Sports Equipment for our School, please send in your earn and learn s ckers to the box provided in Student Admin!!



News: Middle Years Baccalaureate (MYP)

In this edi on of the Lantern I will be responding to some great ques ons raised by parents at our informa on night last term, please see our Q and A sec on below. Q: In previous years at PCW the Principal Awards recognised student academic achievement for students who scored a high GPA and 95% in their subjects. Will academic achievement no longer be recognised? A: Student grading in the MYP is not done with percentages or le er grades, but instead, is given an achievement level iden fied as a numerical value of 1‐8. The MYP is an inclusive program, but there is a strong focus on academic achievement so Principal awards will con nue with the MYP framework but the criteria will change. These changes are currently being worked out and will be communicated to the College community as soon as they are available. Q: I have read that students in the MYP have to sit an online examina on in Year 10. Will my daughter be prepared for wri en VCE exams if she is preparing for on online one? PCW students will con nue to complete examina on prac ce, instead of percentages students will be awarded an MYP criteria grade. The online on screen examina ons will not be a part of the PCW MYP program. These types of examina ons were introduced by the IB primarily for European Schools that require an external examina on at the end of Year 10 in order to gain access to Year 11 and 12 programs in other schools. Currently there are no Australian schools that use this examina on method (although a number of University programs do u lize similar examina on methods). Un l the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority ins tutes electronic examina ons PCW will con nue to provide opportuni es for students to write under exam condi ons.



News: Middle Years Baccalaureate (MYP) (cont.)

Q. The IB sounds like a great program but will our daughter gain the full benefit if the program only runs from Years 7‐10? How will she be prepared to go into Year 11 and 12 if she is doing an IB program? This is a common concern among parents who are new to the MYP. It is important to remember that the MYP is a frame-work, not a curriculum. The Victorian Curriculum – is the content that all students must learn. The MYP is the way in which it is taught, which is using an inquiry based approach. Interes ngly, the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority are in discussion with the IB regarding how they can adopt a number of the features of the program as it is considered world class. The other important feature of IB Programs is that they are all stand alone (PYP, MYP, DP and CP). Presenta on College Windsor students are not going to miss out on the benefits of the Diploma Program because they will not be preparing for it. They will be learning what is mandated by the Victorian Curriculum, but the delivery and assessment will be based on best interna onal prac ce. Unlike the MYP which is a framework, the DP has a set interna onal curriculum with interna-onally moderated examina ons.

Q. I have heard a lot of good things about the IB but my daughter is in the first year of the program and I feel like she is a guinea pig! Answer: In all schools, teachers are con nually trying new teaching methods and pedagogical approaches. The class-room and school is never stagnant and that is one of the great aspects of being part of the educa on system. We strive for new and innova ve methods to approach student learning and the MYP is based on cu ng edge interna onal research and is responsible for educa ng more than one million students globally. The College is commi ed to becoming an IB World School and we will be working towards authoriza on in 2020. Simon Gitson MYP Co‐ordinator



News: Singapore

On Sunday the 30th of July, 14 students and 3 teachers set off on a once in a life me journey to the beau ful city of Singa‐pore. From the moment we arrived in Singapore the excitement of exploring and learning in a new country was infec ous. As we stepped foot outside the airport we all quickly realized that when Mr. Morais said it was humid he wasn't lying but none the less we all couldn't wait to find out what the next week 2 weeks was going to offer. A er arriving at Campus Heights we all se led in and had a good night rest before star ng our first class at The Republic Polytechnic on Monday morning at 9am. Before leaving Melbourne we learnt that our classes would be centered around Physics, Mathema cs and Sport as these 3 study areas would help us solve “The big problem” that the professors at Poly‐technic was giving us to gain Unit 1/2 accredita on for VCE back home. The first 4 days consisted on lectures that ex‐plained how sport could be used in these areas. On the first Monday we learnt about the importance of Physics in rela on to biomechanics. On the Tuesday we had a session on the different body systems, energy systems and how our body stores energy. We were also fortunate enough to go to a high‐tech science lab to do different tests on machines such as the treadmill and Metalyzer, Wa Bike and Isokine c machine. On the Wednesday we did a Kinesiology class and Thursday a lesson on Mathema cs and how different data received from athletes can be presented. On Friday the 4th of August we received the “The big problem” which was all about soccer. Our task was to find 4 suitable candidates to compete at the Women’s World Cup soccer training camp. Working in our allocated groups, 2 members from these groups had to com‐plete a series of different tests that we had learnt that would test our fitness. At 9am on Monday the 7th August, 8 of us put our fitness levels to the test by tes ng our aerobic and aerobic endurance, agility, reac on me, muscle power and VO2 max effort/ oxygen output. A er these tests were complete we all had to write an individual report and create a Pow‐erPoint to show our findings for the presenta on and marking on Thursday the 10th August. Unlike Australia the work is more problem based and you are expected to be more independent when it comes to study and revision. This was all very different to us but we all rose to the challenge and really enjoyed the process of being more independent and mature in our study. The presenta ons on Thursday went extremely well with all the teachers/professors being very proud of the standard of work we all produced. Although Singapore was an academic trip we s ll had the chance to explore what this ac ve and mul cultural city had to offer. From seeing the amazing views on the Singapore flyer, to the vast greenery and serenity of Gardens by the Bay and the busy streets of China Town and Li le India we were fortunate to see it all. We also got to have some fun at Universal Studios and see the different animals Singapore Zoo had to offer. Some lunches we also had the chance to dine at the fine dining restaurants on campus. On Wednesday 9th August we got to celebrate Singapore’s Na onal Day. Singapore is a city with lots of pride and history which was evident when learning about the war down in the Ba le box at Fort Canning which was used during World War 2. Before leaving on Saturday we also experienced an amazing tradi onal Singaporean lunch at the Morais apartment which was delicious. Singapore is an experience I will never forget. From being able to gain more knowledge in an area of study which I am very passionate about to seeing the beau ful sites that Singapore has to offer. This whole trip couldn't have been possible with‐out that hard work of Mr. Morais which was truly appreciated by all of us as we had the most amazing me. We also could‐n’t have had as much fun as we did without the 2 other teachers Ms. Tommasini and Ms. Brinkley. For any student thinking about going on this academic tour I would highly recommend it. You gain so much knowledge in just 2 weeks and make memories that will last you a life me with your closest friends. Olivia Payne Kostka 3



News: Singapore (cont)



News: Year 9

Study Hall

New Cadet Informa on Session

Peer Leadership Program—Brighton Town Hall

It has been a couple of big weeks in Year 9. As a year level, we embraced Presenta on Day with some wonderful costumes and Year 9 starred in the WOW factor. The students had a session with the Navy Cadets and learnt about all the exci ng ac vi es they could experience through the organisa on. Several students picked up the informa on to join. While the students are able to access Maths support in the Library on a Tuesday a er school, we are pleased to offer Year 9 Students Tuesday morning Study Hall. It kicked off this week with a small group but, with exams coming in about 12 weeks, we are hopeful that other students take advantage of this! Maths, English and organisa on skills are on offer. I accompanied 5 students to a Peer Leadership Program at the Brighton Town Hall. The aim was to inform young people about the risks of alcohol and drugs and give them some strategies for keeping themselves and their friends safe. Players from St Kilda FBC helped the students to develop a plan to share their learnings with the year level. We are looking forward to the upcoming ESSENCE Community Service program. Diane Braiden Year 9 Coordinator



News: Year 9 (cont.)



News: Individuals & Society Week

Individuals and Society Week was full of ac vi es including; a Medieval incursion for Years 7 & 8, Lunch with a Lawyer, Understanding our War on Waste, Amazing Race, the Library showcase of Planet Earth 11 and our Staff v’s Teacher debate “I could easily live without technology”. The students were affirma ve and teachers nega ve. Overall, all events were en‐gaging, informa ve and interac ve. Thank you staff and students for your par cipa on in making Individuals and Society Week extremely successful. Sally Borrman Faculty Leader—Individuals & SOciety Reflec ons by students on two events; Medieval incursion Year 7 & 8 I was just le ng you know how much I loved the Medieval Incursion we par cipated in this week. My favorite part was by far the tournaments as it was like we were transported back in me. I also really enjoyed wearing the armor and chainmail. I had no idea it would be that heavy! Thank you so much for organising this event as it was really enjoyable and gave me a much be er understanding of the medieval period. Velika Kennedy I really enjoyed the medieval incursion, it was a great to see how they were treated in the medieval mes. It was very fun learning about the tournaments and the armour they wore. Overall I really loved the experience. Maddison Miller



News: Individuals & Society Week (cont)

Lunch with a Lawyer

On the 1st of August, we were fortunate enough to have Nicole Spicer speak to a group of students. She gave valuable insight to her experiences as a criminal lawyer, whilst also impar ng wisdom about weaving everyday life skills into our career. Nicole emphasised the need to stay mo vated when pursuing a career in law and her successful journey proves the rewards of doing so. It was really great to have her give up her me to inspire some poten al future lawyers.

Fiona Li

Medieval Excursion I really enjoyed the medieval incursion it was a great experience and i would love to do it again. I really enjoyed being able to have a tournament of our own and it was also really interes ng seeing the different clothing they wore in different peri‐ods of mes. Thank you so much for allowing us to have and amazing incursion. Lauren



News: Sport AFL

On Thursday, 27th July PCW's AFL Squad a ended the Highe Football Club to compete in the SCSA Division 2 AFL Tournament. Our Junior team played strong, ran hard to the ball and had a great defence line. Juniors placed 5th overall. Our Senior team were undefeated the whole day and won the Grand Final! The Grand Final saw the Seniors play point for point early on, then they came back strong in the 2nd half where the ball rarely le the forward line. Well done to Emily Rule, scoring the final goal, a er the siren to cement the win. Well done to all students who represented PCW.



News: Informa on Forum—Tuesday 22nd August

Parent Association Learning Forum

Tuesday 22nd August, 2017

PCW Lecture Theatre

7.30 pm ‐ 9.00 pm

In response to parent feedback, the Leadership Team invite you to an informative and en‐gaging forum on

‘Living in a digital environment – from prevention to cure”

Steve O’Shea Business Manager A practical look at some of the mistakes people make on line. Some simple tips and tricks for safe usage of the internet at home. Nathan Lane Director of Pedagogy & Innovation All students should be able to learn and develop in safe, supportive and respectful digital environments. This presentation will cover how parents can support their children to use technology in positive and productive ways. Jess Alger Director of Student Wellbeing Social media is now an unavoidable element in the way young people interact. This is most often a positive and entertaining part of our students' lives, but sometimes difficult situations arise. I will outline how to support your daughter if this happens, and how generally to support her in good decision making in friendships both on and offline.

Could parents please bring their own digital device preferably with 4G to enable access to interac ve presenta on. Students are encouraged to a end this Forum with their parents



News: Mini Archibald

The finalists in the Mini Archibald exhibi on have been selected and are currently available for viewing in the li le art gallery next to Ms Alger’s office. Please come in and vote for your favourite for the people’s choice award. We are encouraging everyone to place one vote for this prize which will be announced at the Art Show on Tuesday 19th September.



News: Godspell



News: Library Department

Home Work Club When: Every Tuesday 3:15 ‐ 4:15 Where: In the Library Why: Do homework with friends. Get help from Teachers. Finish homework before you get home. Who: Year 7‐9 students

See you there!

Congratula ons

Congratula ons to Annecy Homberg (Year 8) who recently represented Victoria at the Na onal Indoor Cricket Championship in Qld during the last school holidays. Annecy and her team did an amazing job at defending and retaining the Na onal 14 & Under Girls tle. Annecy’s brother Patrick (student at CBC) was also in the 15 & Under Boys team who were also successful in bringing home their tle to Victoria. Annecy and the squad will start training again in November/December as they are focusing both on Victorian and Australian selec on for the World Cup in Dubai 2018. Both Annecy and Patrick were lucky enough to receive an AIS junior spor ng grant to assist with their out of pocket costs and were presented this morning with their awards by our local Federal Member of Parliament Kelly O’Dwyer. Annecy is currently a ending Cricket Victoria’s U15 High Performance Academy each week for outdoor cricket, which will lead into Victorian team selec on in the coming months with the team to compete in SA at the Australian Championships in January.



Calendar: 2017 Week Beginning Monday 21st August Tuesday 22nd August Parent Associa on Informa on Forum @ 7.30 pm Scholarship Evening Wednesday 23rd August Short Film Fes val SCSA Soccer Thursday 24th August Period 3 & 4—Musical Rehearsal Week Beginning Monday 28th August Monday 28th August Period 4—Musical Rehearsal Tuesday 29th August Period 1, 2 & 3—Musical Rehearsal Opening Night—Musical @ 7.30 pm Wednesday 30th August Musical @ 7.30 pm Thursday 31st August Musical @ 7.30 pm Friday 1st September Musical @ 7.30 pm Year 7 Immunisa ons Sunday 3rd September Fathers Day Week Beginning Monday 4th September Friday 8th September SCSA Lacrosse

Canteen Specials

Week Commencing Monday 21st August, 2017

MUFFIN: Banana Choc Chip $2.20 SOUP: Potato & Leek $4.50 MEAL: Lasagna $4.50

Week Commencing Monday 28th August, 2017

MUFFIN: Orange Poppy Seed $2.20 SOUP: Minestrone $4.50 MEAL: Thai Chicken Curry $4.50

Students can place LUNCH ORDERS before school and at recess. They can pick up their orders at the back door and avoid

lining up with the crowds at lunch me.

Breakfast

The Canteen is open for breakfast every morning from 7.45 am un l 8.20 am

The following is available for $1.00:

2 x slices of toast—bu er, jams, vegemite and juice plus cereal & juice

Ham & Cheese Croissants $3.50 Plain Croissants $2.00 Cheese & Vegemite Scrolls $2.00



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