CCW Newsletter Issue #9 (June 9, 2021)

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CATHEDRAL COLLEGE WANGARATTA Fortnightly Newsletter

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From the Principal Chapel Cross Installation New Sensory Room in Student Services CCW Ski Club 2021 Cathedral College Blood Drive 2021 Social Enterprise Online Store and Markets

From the Principal MR NICK JONES While it was disappointing that we were required to return to remote learning last week, we are very grateful that we have been able to return to the classroom during the last few days.

The College is currently operating under several familiar restrictions including: Students in Year Six – Year Twelve are required to wear a facemask indoors and on the bus.

Parents and carers are requested to limit their time on the school grounds. Visitors are also required to check-in at the front office.

Incursions and excursions are currently on hold.

Staff and students are reminded of the importance of physical distancing where possible.

Face Masks

Could I please request that parents provide a reusable facemask for their children in Years SixYear Twelve. We currently have a few students who are arriving at school without a facemask or who are not cooperating with requests to wear the facemask correctly in the classroom. I do request that you speak with your child to reinforce the importance of complying with this current requirement.

Student & Family Wellbeing

We are very aware of the mental health consequences that some of our students and families are experiencing during these uncertain times. It is a school priority to closely monitor and support students who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health during the return to lockdown and community restrictions. I encourage you to contact the appropriate staff member at school should you have any concerns with the mental health and wellbeing of your child. There are some simple measures that you can implement at home to support your children during this time. These include: Maintain your normal rules and routines as much as possible.

While sports and other activities may be restricted, find some time each day to exercise together as a family.

At the dinner table, ask each member of the family to reflect on something they are grateful for or something positive that they were involved in during the day.

Encourage your child to keep looking forward and discuss what they might like to do or where they might want to travel to when the pandemic is over.

Parent Satisfaction Survey

As part of our desire to continually review and improve all we do at Cathedral College Wangaratta, my recent letter to parents and carers contained a link to complete a school effectiveness survey. This survey will be open until the end of Term Two.

To complete the survey, please click on: https://researchdepartment.limequery.com/445698?lang=en I do encourage you to complete this survey which will provide important information for the College moving forward.

All the best

From the Head of Junior School MR GREG NEWBOLD

"Kindness: it costs nothing, but means everything" Being Kind At assembly on Monday, I spoke to the students about the importance of being kind. Interestingly, a few families have since mentioned that their child spoke to them about it later in the day.

Besides being personally chuffed they listened, it made me think about how it obviously resonated and felt to them.

Throughout our lives, we come across people who, for whatever reason, find kindness hard to deliver. They may live life through darkened coloured glasses, see things half-empty rather than half-full, or use a negative type of lens to view actions. In my opinion, besides this potentially being a burden on one’s own mental health, it just seems like a hard way to travel through life.

Kindness can mean different things to different people. It could be showing compassion, acting with integrity, thoughtfulness and being nice but not expecting it in return. Kindness to me is intentional, voluntary and requires a caring action or word. I believe it has the power to instigate a snowball effect, where one act of kindness can roll onto another person performing an act of kindness and then another and another. The ‘pay-it-forward’ phenomenon.

Being kind is a chosen state, a voluntary act, and a deliberate decision.

In life, others will say or do things to you or about you that you may not like. You may become annoyed, angry, or embarrassed. You may even seek retribution to get back at them or simply to make you feel better.

The action against you is more than simply an action. It may make it harder for you to like or trust them. Yet, if you retaliate or seek revenge with a similar action, word, or behaviour then you are being the same as that person. You are becoming the person that you don’t like.

Why would you do that to yourself?

It can’t make you feel better in the long run. It is just a sugar fix, makes you feel better quickly, but is not long-lasting. And in fact, can do more social and emotional damage to you.

Kindness is being selfless, caring, compassionate and thoughtful. It takes practice, it takes patience, it takes self-control, and it requires a deliberate decision.

What it creates is forgiveness, gratitude, peace, and happiness.

When you must choose, choose kindness!

From the Head of Middle School MRS BRIGID PERKINS

Remote Learning 4.0 This week we all returned to face-to-face learning after spending a week learning from home. I was impressed by the way most students moved into remote learning with ease and without a lot of fuss. Overnight, classes moved onto online platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom and students still showed the ability to engage with each subject’s content, as well as submit the required work tasks. On return to school this week, it was a similar story, students were able to show their flexibility and transferred their learning back to the classroom, amongst their peers. It was clear that most students and teachers were very happy to return to the traditional classroom where we can connect and share knowledge in the real world, as opposed to through a screen. Thank you to all students and their families for making the required adjustments and still aimed to remain up-to-date with their studies.

Inter-school Sport (Postponed dates) Due to the current restrictions that are in place in Victoria that have restricted inter-school sports competitions, we now have some new dates for Year Seven & Eight soccer which are listed below: Year Eight Soccer - Monday, June 21 Year Seven Soccer - Wednesday, June 23 June Of course, this is dependent on the restrictions being lifted.

The Girls’ AFL competitions are still on the original dates: Year Seven/Eight Girls AFL - Friday, June 18 Year Nine/Ten Girls AFL - Friday, June 18

Year Seven 2022 Discovery Day (Postponed to Term Three) We were due to host our first Discovery Day for the Year Seven 2022 cohort on Tuesday, June 15, however, we have decided to postpone this date due to the current restrictions that are in place.

The new date will be Tuesday, July 27 (Week Two, Term Three). Our current Year Six families will receive further information in relation to our Discovery Days that will now take place in Term Three.

We are looking forward to welcoming our new students for 2022 into our Cathedral community and I know that the current Year Six students are excited to meet their new peers.

Year Seven students carefully watching as their seeds from space begin their growth

From the Director of Studies MRS JULIE FINDLAY Following along from the series that started in last fortnights newsletter, here are more Teaching and Learning Leaders of CCW.

Who are the CCW Teaching and Learning Leaders? (Part 2) H.O.P.E. Health, Outdoor Education and Physical Education - (Prep – Twelve) – Luke Elkington The Health and Physical Education program at CCW offers a curriculum that is relevant, engaging, physically active, enjoyable and developmentally appropriate. It plays a critical role in teaching students the benefits of leading lifelong active and healthy lifestyles.

The Outdoor Education program, provides opportunities to learn about interacting with others, connecting to the environment, teamwork and leadership. It provides an important environment for developing movement competence, promoting a sense of wellbeing, enhancing personal and social skills, and developing an understanding of the concept of risk versus challenge.

Digital Learning (Prep – Year Twelve) – Sue Synnot Throughout 2020 it became apparent that digital skills and technology were our key to the world and remaining connected during periods of remote learning.

CCW students need to be flexible, adaptable and discerning users of technology and we are working towards ensuring all students have relevant work ready digital skills ready for a life beyond school.

RAVE – Religious and Values Education (Prep – Twelve) – Cathy Carden and David Jones RAVE underpins who we are as a Christian, Anglican school. This area teaches about God; Faith and faith in action; World religions, Ethics, Meditation/Stillness and Quietness; The Bible and Church. Throughout the RAVE Curriculum, students have the opportunity to explore the concept of faith and spirituality and builds the capacity to understand the beliefs and practices of others, whilst at the same time realising the importance of looking after our own spiritual wellbeing.

Much of the teaching in RAVE explores how we can be good global citizens, showing love and respect for others, and build the desire to assist those less fortunate than ourselves, in an ever-changing world.

Visual Arts and Technology (Prep – Twelve) – Adam Clark As our students progress through life, the ability to be creative and adapt to new technology is critical. The use of technology is required at all levels of employment. At Cathedral College we encourage and provide our students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in creativity and in new technologies. This emersion takes place across all subjects, not just in Information Technology classes. It's Photoshop in Visual Communication or cutting intricate patterns in wood using a CNC machine, to name just a few.

We look to mould lifelong learners who can adapt to any workplace or technology.

Performing Arts (Prep – Twelve) – Ben Hedderman Performing Arts subjects offer students the opportunity to express themselves creatively, exploring and responding to both their present world and also the great artistic works of humankind. They also develop sound habits of mind and highly transferable skills, which in turn benefit all other aspects of a student’s studies.

The subjects included in our curriculum offerings are not only guided by Australian Curriculum requirements, but the philosophy of the school to prepare students for life beyond school. It is hoped their learning experiences empower and prepare them to be positive influences in the development of a just and fair world.

Chaplains' Chat REV'D DAVID JONES

A Modern Version of The Lords Prayer The Lord is my pace-setter, I shall not rush He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals He provides me with images of stillness which restore my serenity He leads me in ways of efficiency through calmness of mind; And His guidance is peace.

Even though I have many things to accomplish each day, I will not fret, for His presence is here, His timelessness will keep me poised and balanced.

He prepares refreshment and renewal in the midst of activity By anointing my mind with the oils of tranquillity.

My cup of joyous energy overflows.

Surely harmony and effectiveness shall be the fruits of my days For I will walk at the pace of my Lord, and dwell in His house forever.

Amen

Chapel Cross Installation On Friday 4 June a significant event took place in the construction of The Colleges new Chapel.

Following a brief service, the large cross was lifted and secured in place on the top of the Chapel.

This Cross makes a clear statement not only to the school community but the wider Wangaratta community the Christian values of Cathedral College. The school community is looking forward to the continued construction of this key building for The College.

Left to Right: Rev'd David Jones, Cathy Carden, Bishop Reverend Clarence Bester, Erin Box, Jake Olenczuk, Nick Jones, Reverend Canon Scott Jessop (back), Tess Palubiski, Henry Stephens, Mackenzie Clark, Neville McCormick, Flynn Carson, Anne Harris.

Wellbeing with the School Counsellor MS JUNE STAMP

Sensory Room in Student Services The Wellbeing Team have recently converted the old student files room into the new 'sensory room'. The purpose of the room is to provide a calming space for students with autism/special needs, or emotional/anxiety-related needs, as well as an extra Counselling/support room.

The sensory room aims to help students learn to manage their emotions in a supervised environment, without feeling they are being isolated. Previously students often used sickbay for this purpose.

The room contains various items to help relieve anxiety or overstimulation that may have occurred in the classroom; helping the students to calm down, reset, and return to class.

Students needing to access this space will need to consult their homeroom teacher and/or Sharon in Student Services. This space will be supported, and monitored, by the Wellbeing Team and Sharon.

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Cathedral College Ski Club 2021 MR NATHAN MANNING The Snow program at Cathedral College is an elective group of excursions that provide the opportunity for our students to learn to ski and snowboard at Falls Creek this winter. Snow trips are open to all students regardless of age or ability. We welcome first time beginners to experienced skiers from any year level, Prep to Year Twelve. Students are arranged into lessons specifically targeted at their age/skill level run by Falls Creek instructors. This ensures they get the greatest benefit from their lesson in a fun and safe lesson.

Dates for 2021 Snow trips: Day Trip 1 Overnight Trip Day Trip 2 Day Trip 3

Friday, July 23 Wednesday, July 28 - Friday, July 30 Friday, August 13 Friday, August 27

The day trips are open to all students from any year level with parental supervision required from Prep to Year Three. Day trips are contained to within a day leaving early morning and returning late afternoon. They are the best way for learners to try skiing/snowboarding without the commitment of a longer stay. For students in Years Seven to Twelve, there is also the Overnight Trip in which students stay at Howman’s Gap accommodation for 2 night and enjoy 3 full days of lessons and skiing. Students may use their own gear and clothing or alternatively, there are opportunities to hire as required.

Students can be registered for a single trip or a few. Registration and payment are required upfront in mid-June. More information will become available when the registrations are open so if interested, please stay informed via this newsletter.

From the Library MRS BERNADETTE QUINN, MS SUZIE QUARTERMAIN & MRS DIANNE HIGGINSON Winter is here, and cold, wet days are the perfect excuse to snuggle up near the heater and read.

We have plenty of books to choose from – here are a few to get you started…..

Now available in the Junior Library for Prep to Year Five Students:

Now available in the Senior Library for Years Six to Twelve Students:

The Library will be open for students to use during the school holidays.

More details will be included in the next newsletter.

Photo Gallery CCW CHAPEL CROSS INSTALLATION

Photo Gallery KING GRAVALLY SENIOR ENSEMBLE

Photo Gallery SENIOR SCHOOL ART

Careers MR ROD DUNBAR

Important dates Year Ten Work Experience week: June 21- 25 First Aid Level 1 course (for Year Twelve students): July 14 or 15 (TBC) RSA & Food Handling courses (for Year Twelve students): Friday, July 16 Northeast Health Taster Tours (Years Eleven & Twelve students): June 22 & 24 Careers Pathways Evening: Thursday, July 29

CCW Careers Website & Newsletter Our website has a range of features. Many of these are provided by an external provider – ‘Career Tools.’ This includes information about University Open Days, Youth Allowance, Career Pathways and much, much more. One of the regular features is a monthly newsletter. This month’s edition features articles on Careers as a Green Architect, Victoria Police, Criminology & Engineering. There are also articles on Changes to University study costs, WEP Domestic Exchange program, CSU snapshot, courses in Animation and Gaming and Gap Year options in New Zealand. You can find all this here.

Careers & Pathways Evening A reminder that this will take place in the VCE Centre on Thursday 29 July, from 6 p.m. This event will have relevance for all students in Years 9 to 12. One of the key features of the evening will again be the sharing of knowledge and pathways experience of locals. We have arranged for a broad range of parents and other community members to share their knowledge/stories. Please let me know if you are also keen to be included as one of our consultants in this session.

There will also be a panel answering questions about life after school. This will be followed by smaller group sessions covering a range of topics, including: Head Space: managing and supporting teenage emotions What is VCE? Alternative pathways, including VET and SBATs Applying for university

Year Ten Work Experience Things have become again uncertain about engaging freely within the workplace, especially for those students looking to head to Melbourne (or elsewhere) for their placements. Currently, though, we are looking to move ahead with our work experience as scheduled; from June 21 to 25. Many of our students have been successful in finding local employers willing to take them on.

Others are still in the process of looking.

If circumstances change, we will let you know.

Outside School Achievements Congratulations Alice Kjar (Year Eleven) who has successfully been accepted for a scholarship to attend the International Science School (ISS) in the mid-year school holidays. This is an outstanding achievement as only 15 individuals chosen from Victoria. Well done Alice, we are very proud of you here at CCW.

Mimi Bradley (Year Seven) has exceeded all expectations by raising almost $3,000 from family and friends to support Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia. To achieve this she chose to run 50km in May, as she thought to would be a fun way to make a difference.

Before and after school and on the weekends, she has been running parts of the Ovens River walking track.

What a fantastic accomplishment!

From Administration MASKS Can students in Year Six to Year Twelve please remember to bring a mask to school while we are required to wear them.

Masks are also required to be worn while travelling on the buses.

Year Ten Immunisations - rescheduled The 2021 Year Ten Immunisations have been rescheduled and are now being held on Thursday, July 22.

Students are strongly encouraged to eat breakfast that morning so they are not having their immunisation on an empty stomach.

If your child is anxious about injections you can ask their Homeroom Teacher to bring them over at 9:00 am before all the other students arrive, or if they would prefer you to bring them that is fine.

Students will be brought over in their homeroom groups throughout the morning.

Any students who have not returned a consent card should collect one from reception and return it by Wednesday, June 23.

Cathedral College Blood Drive 2021 MR NATHAN MANNING World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on June 14 every year, serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. This also the start of National Blood Donor Week in Australia.

Every day across the nation, someone, somewhere, needs blood. There are around 500,000 blood donors in Australia, who have made 1.5 million donations in the last year. Transfusions of blood and blood products save millions of lives every year across Australia and the world. A safe, regular blood supply also helps people patients with blood and bone marrow disorders, inherited disorders of haemoglobin and immune deficiency conditions.It can also provide critical support for people with traumatic injuries in emergencies, disasters and accidents, and patients undergoing advanced medical and surgical procedures.

Cathedral College is proud to be part of Lifeblood Teams, the group donation program from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood. Aside from saving lives through blood donation, Lifeblood Teams is about friendship, a little healthy competition and being part of something bigger than yourself. It’s a unique opportunity for all of us to band together and give something more powerful than money.

From June 14 until the end of July we would like to hold a Blood Drive to boost the number of donations from Cathedral College. If you have thought about donating before, we encourage you to make an appointment at the Wangaratta Red Cross Blood Bank and add to Cathedral College’s donation tally.

This year we are aiming for 20 donations so support our team, and book in soon.

Useful links Register and join our Lifeblood Team Check that you can donate Find your nearest blood donor centre Track how many lives our team can save together Invite Lifeblood, to give a virtual presentation or discuss other local blood drive activities Get Social #lifebloodau - Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

From the Uniform Shop STEPHANIE GOODGER, HEATHER POTTER & SIGRID COLLINS

Appointments: An appointment will be required for all students who need to try on any uniform item. Orders can also be made via the Noone Website for collection at your convenience.

You may book online by following the steps below: 1. Click here for the link https://www.noone.com.au/school/cathedral-college/stores 2. Click the Book an Appointment button at the bottom left of the page 3. Select a convenient day from the available dates circled on the calendar and choose a time from the drop-down menu 4. Complete the required information with the student's name and your contact details 5. Click 'Book Appointment' 6. You will receive an email confirmation Opening Hours: Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:30 am - 1:45 pm 8:30 am - 4:00 pm 8:30 am - 4:00 pm 8:30 am - 1:45 pm

Dates, Events, and Reminders Term Two 2021 Junior School Week Eight (Week B)

Senior School Week Eight (Week B)

Week Nine (Week A)

Week Nine (Week A)

Monday, June 14 Queen's Birthday Public Holiday Thursday, June 17 Year Nine Social Enterprise Market Friday, June 18 Year Nine Social Enterprise Market

Monday, June 14 Queen's Birthday Public Holiday Wednesday, June 16 Hume Cross Country Thursday, June 17 Year Nine Social Enterprise Market Friday, June 18 Year Nine Social Enterprise Market Year Nine and Ten Girls Upper Hume AFL

Week Ten (Week B) Monday, June 21 Year Three Camp departs to return on Wednesday NAIDOC Week commences Tuesday, June 22 Student Leadership Day Thursday, June 24 Year Five and Six Winter Sports Day Friday, June 25 Term Two ends at 2:15 pm

Middle School Week Eight (Week B)

Week Nine (Week A) Monday, June 14 Queen's Birthday Public Holiday Wednesday, June 16 Hume Cross Country Thursday, June 17 Year Nine Social Enterprise Market Friday, June 18 Year Nine Social Enterprise Market

Week Six (Week B) Monday, June 21 NAIDOC Week commences Tuesday, June 22 Student Leadership Day Thursday, June 24 Year Five and Six Winter Sports Day Friday, June 25 Term Two ends at 2:15 pm

Week Ten (Week B) Monday, June 21 NAIDOC Week commences Year Ten Work Experience Week Friday, June 25 Term Two ends at 2:15 pm