In Focus - 2011 Term 2

Term Magazine

JUNE, 2011

Christian College, Geelong www.christiancollege.vic.edu.au

Q’ed Initiative - 3 Seussical the Musical - 5 Vietnam Visit - 10 Around the Campuses - 12

From the Principal leadership. Professor Dinham will be discussing with our staff ways in which a teacher can be more effective, achieve greater quality of learning and gain continuing satisfaction in their role. The significant role that teachers play in student success has been well documented in Professor Dinham’s research and I look forward to him working with us.

Launch of Q’Ed Program

Building the Capacity to Learn

Front Cover - The Cat in the Hat (Adam DiMartino) delights the audience at "Seussical"

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he challenge for schools in a competitive marketplace with increasing accountability from both Government and families, requires careful consideration of information and research to improve outcomes for students.

To this end our College leadership has been investigating and implementing programs and an educational framework to enhance and improve our students' capacity to learn. This approach takes learning to a higher level, beyond knowledge and skills, to incorporate experiences and opportunities to discover thoughts, interpretations, investigations, explanations and applications as part of the learning process. In this way the experience of the learner has greater meaning and purpose, assisting the capacity to learn.

I am delighted that the development of this broader approach is taking shape throughout Christian College.

Over time I feel confident that this will produce further improvement in successful outcomes for each Christian College student.

At this year’s College Retreat at the end of this term the teaching staff will be working with Professor Steve Dinham from Melbourne University.

Professor Dinham is an eminent educator and author who has three decades of experience and research covering all aspects of teaching, learning and school

Related to the teaching and learning focus the successful launch and commencement of the Q’Ed program for gifted and talented students has generated great excitement and interest.

These Year 5 to 7 students are rapidly gaining rich learning opportunities through the weekly session at the Senior School under the guidance of Mrs Kelly, Director of Art Technology and Design and Mrs Smith, Director of Teaching and Learning Systems. It has been pleasing too, that a number of our teachers have become involved in this initiative to experience ways in which they can incorporate this higher learning in to their classes. So far the students are developing an understanding of brain function and its relationship to learning as they work toward solving the answer to “The Big Question?”

This program is proving to be a wonderful benefit to our College.

Learning Opportunities through "Seussical" Participation in the College musical production has provided everyone involved with a wonderful opportunity to feel that great sense

of community and combined success. ‘I say what I mean and I mean what I say, that Seussical was successful in every way!’

The sell out audiences that had the pleasure of experiencing the delight and joy of the performances left the theatre in awe of the talent and ability on show.

In addition to providing audiences with this pleasure the student and staff benefit more broadly through sharing this journey.

Relationships and friendships that develop through this combined achievement are invaluable as are the more practical aspects of team work, set design, prop. management, marketing, dance, acting and other performance related aspects. Each of these provides everyone involved with a greater sense of self worth and confidence. It was heartening to see young people and adults working together so positively. I know the many that enjoyed these performances appreciate all of the dedication and hard work and offer a collective “Bravo!”

A Caring Community As I visit the campuses and attend a number of College events, I continue to celebrate the way that so many families, teachers and students support each other.

Whether it is caring for a family in need, collecting for The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, coaching sporting teams or driving to music practices. The collective effort of our community to get behind each other and our students is something we should all appreciate.

The cast on stage and enjoying the audience applause

Q’ed Initiative I praise God for blessing us all with a community that works together and cares for each other. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been facing difficult times. Families are encouraged to continue to seek support through the College Chaplains when in need.

"Thank you" Mrs Baker Over the life of our College there have been very few that have contributed so broadly and with such dedication as Mrs. Yvonne Baker who retired at the end of last term after over 25 years of faithful service. Mrs. Baker is recognized by the many hundreds of students that she safely transported to and from school in her bus from the Bellarine peninsula; and thanked by those she has assisted through her role in the Student Office, organising the 10 Year Reunions and, more recently, as administration assistant at ‘Villa Paloma’ supporting Senior Art, Technology and Design students and staff.

Yvonne also contributed to the life of our College as a parent, member of the College Executive team and served as a member of the College Board. Her contribution to the many students, staff and families throughout these years has been invaluable. She certainly will be missed and we wish her every blessing for a happy retirement with her husband Stuart.

Christian College mourns the loss of our Bus Fleet Manager Our College community was deeply saddened by the sudden death of Mr. Brett Hall during the last term break after an extended battle with cancer. Brett served our College for over 15 years managing our bus fleet operations to ensure safe, efficient travel for students to and from our College each day.

He was a loyal, helpful and much loved friend to many in our community and we will miss him greatly. Our love, prayers and support continue to be with his wife Kim, and his children Ainslee and Riley.

Glen McKeeman PRINCIPAL

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hristian College recently launched Q’ed, an innovative program for gifted and talented Middle School students from Bellarine and Highton campuses. Informed by a sound and acclaimed research base, Q’ed aims to respond to the specific and unique needs of gifted and talented student.

These students form a distinct sector of the school population quite apart from the high achieving and highly able students.

Students who were identified on the basis of standardized aptitude and achievement testing as well as recommendations from teachers, attended the Q’ed launch at the Senior School on Tuesday 22nd March. Students and parents were introduced to the program structure and were invited to explore intellectually stimulating displays designed to inspire questioning and investigation - integral features of this exciting new program.

During the first few weeks of the program students have been involved in a process of understanding themselves as individual learners. They explored how the brain learns and identified their own personal learning strengths. With a focus on building brain capacity for life-long learning, students have been also encouraged to understand that the brain requires specific training to maximize learning potential.

Students have already engaged in a range of multi-sensory experiences which enabled them to investigate the physiology of the brain and to explore selected frameworks for thinking and problem solving.

A recent field trip to the Melbourne Museum provided students with a wide range of conceptual starting points to inspire their research and exploration of a ‘big open ended question’. In coming weeks students will undertake a challenging process of investigation, culminating in an exhibition for the Christian College community on the 6th September.

Merinda Kelly and Roselyn Smith Co-ordinators of Q’ed Programme

William Gecsek, Year 6 discovers the intricacies of the working brain at the Melbourne Museum

Director of Mathematics, Miss Louise Keating has Q’ed students involved in problem solving

Luke Thompson, Year 7 and Caitlin Martin, Year 3 explore one of the displays at the Q’ed launch

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College Production – Seussical the Musical O

n May 6th and 7th in the Playhouse at the Geelong Performing Arts Center nearly 3000 people witnessed 120 students from across Highton and Bellarine Middle Schools as well as our Senior Campus in a performing arts spectacular.

Students featured on stage, in the orchestra pit, backstage, in all aspects of production and frontof-house. These students along with the professionalism and talent of staff created a show that ‘wowed’ packed houses and has given the College an amazing event to celebrate.

Horton (Jacob Petkovic) and Gertrude (Emily Zammit) protect the clover together

Mischievous monkeys plot against Horton

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‘You can be (almost) as good as me’.

Mayzie(Michelle Rimmer) advises Gertrude Horton ponders how to protect the Whos

The Director Mrs Calderwood celebrates the success of Seussical the Musical at the after party with everyone involved

‘We did it!” – the Seussical cast, orchestra and crew on stage

Mr and Mrs Mayor (Daniel Babic and Lilli Campbell) ‘We’re tiny little people here on Who’

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SPORT REPORT

House Carnivals

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hush comes over the students sitting patiently in the stand at Landy Field as Mr Hines continues to read out the Geelong Years 4 to 6 House Athletics placings for 2011. Remaining in contention are the perennial winners Flynn and the team that has been languishing at the bottom of the table for a number of years Taylor House . ‘And the winner is....T A Y L O R HOUSE!’.

The Taylor team rise as one, yelling and screaming; their teachers beam with joy and the opposing Houses graciously applaud our 2011 Champions.

This is the culmination of a day’s work by all members of the Taylor House and the sheer excitement and satisfaction that they have risen from the lower levels to defeat Flynn, Penman and Burrows Houses is something that many of the students will remember for many years to come.

House Carnivals are an integral part of the Christian College Sporting program. The more talented students have their opportunity to shine; results from the events are used for selection of students in the School representative teams and all students have the opportunity to share with other House members a common goal of achieving something together.

The performance by students and House spirit on display and willingness to work together at the House Carnivals has been exemplary and the College congratulates those who participated.

Disappointingly, some parents allow their child to miss these days, and this does have an impact on other House members and the teams result. We ask all parents to consider the benefits of the House program, as the attendance and participation is far more than the physical activity for the day.

A full report on each of the Carnivals has been posted on the College website www.christiancollege.vic.edu.au [see Sport News].

House Carnival Winners 2011

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Event

Winning House

Highton Year 5 – 9 Swimming

Taylor

Bellarine Year P – 9 Swimming

Flynn

Senior School Year 10 – 12 Swimming

Burrows

Geelong Year 4 – 6 Athletics

Taylor

Bellarine Year P – 9 Athletics

Penman

Highton Year 7 – 9 Athletics

Burrows

Combined Year 4 – 6 Cross Country

Taylor

Combined Year 7 – 9 Cross Country

Burrows

Senior School Year 10 – 12 Cross Country

Burrows

Zoey Curtis Year 12 displays exceptional butterfly technique for Flynn House in the Senior House swimming carnival Lily Campagnolo, Year 4 competes for Burrows House in the Discus event at the Bellarine House Athletics carnival

Ned Vasey Year 11 spin bowler in action against St Ignatius College in Interschool cricket

Members of the Champion surfing team who won the Surf coast Round of the Rip Curls Shield Schools teams event

The Highton Year 9 Burrows House Captains Jemma Schaftenaar and Joshua Todd accept the shield for the Champion Athletics House for 2011 from Mr Hines and Mr McKeeman Members of the College Sailing team who placed 3rd at the Victorian Schools Sailing Regatta

Highton Year 7 boys start off strongly in the 800m at the Middle Years Highton House Athletics carnival

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hroughout the year our students have the opportunity at different Year levels of the school to participate in 16 Sports. Some of these events are Inter House, others are Inter School, some are Regional events and others take the students to compete against the best school athletes or teams within Victoria.

Following is a snapshot of some of the successes College students have achieved in 2011 Surf Life Saving; Paige Adam, Alannah Adam, Lydia Mackie, Breanna Beckley, Holly Curtis, Millie Holding, Ginger Brown, Jessica Case, Katie Holding, Zoey Curtis, Ricci Curtis ran, swam, paddled and waded to eventually place Runner Up at the Victorian School Surf League Final, losing narrowly to Melbourne Ladies College.

Sailing; The College team produced their best ever result placing 3rd at the Victorian Schools Sailing Regatta. The team of Jessica Case, Nicola Armstrong, James Hannah, Steven Case, Harrison Mann, Lilly Herzer, Noah Barker and Josh Horton were coached by Mr. Brian Case and managed by Mr. Tom Hartley.

Rowing; at the School Sport Victoria Regatta the following students won their events; Hannah McCoach, Tegan Benic, Felicity Mawson, Sarah

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Ginger Brown Year 9 about to compete for the Girls team in the Victorian School Surf League competition

Collier, Alison Collier, Mathew Benic, Joshua Pelchen, Alice Waddell, Megan Formin, Caitlyn Broomhill, Jordyn Arklay and Ainsley Liley.

Surfing; for the first time in the College’s history Jamie Powell, Cody Robinson, Tristan Forras, Jesse Robinson, Mick Robinson, Blake Mellross, Lachie Mansfield and Bec McGlinchey teamed together to win the Surfcoast Round of the Rip Curls Shield Schools teams event.

Golf; Tristan Stephens, Ethyn Armstrong and Riley Siketa placed a creditable 10th at the

Bec. McGlinchey Year 12 performs a high scoring manoeuvre in the Rip Curl Shield Schools surfing team event

Victorian Schools Teams Golf Championships.

GISSA; the College teams continue to record excellent results at Geelong Independent Schools Sports Association events winning the Senior tennis, Intermediate & Senior Cricket, the Senior Girls Swimming, Senior Netball and all sections of the Cross Country.

Jonathon Ryan, Director of Sport

Annual Report 2010 The 2010 Christian College Annual Report is now available on the College website www.christiancollege.vic.edu.au Included are reports from the Chairman, CEO, Principal and Directors of the Educational programme as well as the Financial Report and Student Performance details. Limited hard copies are available for families from Reception at each campus.

Learning at Alcoota Community

Aborigin al painti ng sess ladies fr ion with om Alco the ota com munity

Tom, Meg and Jess join the Juniors limbering up before the lessons start Tom and Nigel developing IT skills Kirsty and Kirsty working together in class at Alcoota

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his year’s visit by students studying Our World in Year 10 was the seventh to the Engawala community who live at Alcoota approx 180 km North East of Alice Springs. The students held conversations with a ranger at Uluru, the nurse at the Engawala clinic, Margot, the Alcoota cattle station manager’s wife as well as teachers at the Alcoota school.

Our students have gained a better appreciation of how difficult it is for children in remote areas to have a consistent education as well as problems facing aboriginal and non aboriginal people in outback Australia.

The students were ‘buddied’ with the older children working on a variety of tasks - literacy, essay writing, numeracy, reading, speaking in English and integrated studies. The teachers at the school were delighted with the enthusiasm shown by Christian College students and their hard work in the school.

One session involved the Alcoota students standing up with their buddy and reading out a story they had written. I was

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immensely proud of them. It is culturally very difficult for indigenous students to stand up in front of a group of people and speak. Our students helped give them the confidence to do this.

Also the indigenous parents and other adult community members were far more relaxed and willing to talk with us. The elders certainly encourage the students to attend school which has a high attendance rate. A trip to Geelong is being planned for the older students in Semester 2; part of the requirement for this is an excellent attendance record.

Our visits to these communities provide a bridge between cultures. Our students learn about traditional indigenous culture and history. The Engawala students can practise their English; learn that going to school is important; see that we value their knowledge and customs and make connections with a part of Australia that is far removed from Alcoota and Alice Springs.

Mrs Jan Strauch Teacher Year 10 ‘Our World’

Vietnam 2011 T

his year’s Vietnam trip for Year 11 Religion and Society students was quite different as cooler weather meant that jumpers were worn for 10 days in the north of the country.

Notably, we were the first group of westerners to visit the new remote World Vision project in Son Tay. The students were VCE Religion and Society students studying the ethics of poverty and social justice. Vietnam was chosen because it is relatively safe and a fascinating study of maintaining culture in the face of 2000 years of foreign invasion and exploitation. Years of devastating war left this country in horrendous poverty; however the past 15 years have seen dramatic change.

Students experienced a country rapidly developing but dealing with great social and cultural upheaval.

This is most evident at Ha Le, two hours from Hanoi. Five years ago we were the first foreigners to ever visit this commune and most students at the school there had never seen Westerners before. Now we homestay and really gain an insight into ancient and modern Vietnamese life. The commune is most welcoming and the school which we have supported has now scored above average on the national scores (a huge achievement deal in Vietnam)

Highlights

Learning how to prepare kangaroo tails for dinner

Promotional DVD

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t the end of last year the College staff and students were involved in the filming of a DVD to promote Christian College programmes across all our campuses. The completed DVD is now being screened in the foyer of each campus and will be included with the College Prospectus.

Some copies have been reserved for current families and these are available free of charge at each Campus Reception.

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The student’s itinerary included . . .

4 days in Hanoi experiencing the unique city including cultural sites, two orphan’s villages and a forum with university students on “issues”.

2 days in the rural north. Here we taught English and played games at Ha Le school and then rode bikes around the Red River Delta villages.

3 days in Central Vietnam with a visit to the remote Son Tay World Vision ADP where many of the people are suffering from serious poverty. The infamous My Lai massacre site, where a memorial and museum now exist, was also visited.

3 days trekking through the north west mountains, meeting and staying with the minority hill tribes 2 days in bustling Ho Chi Minh City.

Living in a radically different society with little space, privacy, individual rights or resources was challenging but rewarding – as was living simply with 18 people for 2 weeks! However we enjoyed good health and students are now relating their practical experience to the complex issues of poverty and their responses to it.

John Tatnell Teacher of Year 11 Religion and Society

Jake Buttigieg attempting to carry a 70 year old woman’s load near the Chinese border

The boys on baby duty at the Hanoi Buddhist Monastry Playing “fruit salad” at Ha Le school

Sam Liistro preparing dinner at the Ha Le homestay

Visiting a family supported by World Vision in Son Tay

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Around the Campuses - Junior School Easter Bonnet Parade

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his year our annual Easter Bonnet Parade was the biggest and brightest we have experienced. The sun was shining on the front of the Junior School as children from Prep to Year Four wore their creations with pride and joy. The morning started with each year level parading their hats in front of their parents and friends. After the formalities it was time for singing and dancing with the Easter Bunny. A wonderful morning to celebrate such a special time of the year.

Year 1 looking great and ready for the Easter parade

Geelong Football Club Visit On March 17th, Junior School Belmont was visited by two members of the Geelong Football Club. Cats stars Taylor Hunt and Joel Selwood met with our students and answered some questions about how the players train, prepare for game day, etc. The players even turned the tables on the students interviewing them on their favourite teams and players.

Year 4’s master the skill of candle dipping

Sovereign Hill Camp Years 3 and 4 When we got into Sovereign Hill the first thing we did was gold panning, and I found gold. After that we went to the gold smelting works, and the man made an ingot of gold.

Then we all went to the boiled lolly shop and everyone was given some olden day boiled lollies. They were very yummy.

Later the sound and light show was amazing. The camp days were full of interesting things to do. There were underground mine walks, a session in the education centre, nine pin bowling, candle dipping and lots more gold panning.

This was certainly the best camp ever.

Ava Halloran Year 3

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Heritage Day Late in Term one, to conclude our Integrated Studies Unit, the Year 3 and 4 students had the opportunity to embrace and celebrate their own cultural heritage as part of our ‘Heritage Day’.

Students and staff were encouraged to bring along food and dress in clothing traditionally worn or cooked in their family’s country of origin.

An ‘aussie’ bush dance was mixed with traditional songs from countries around the world to keep the students moving. Lunch was a delicious smorgasbord of unique delicacies with tempting flavours from around the world. Trying new foods was a novel way for our students to recognise how much of their traditional Australian culture is made up from a variety of origins all over the world.

Mr Smith and the Years 3 and 4 students enjoying the bush dance on Heritage Day

Year 4’s helping their Prep ‘buddies’ in the classroom Junior students place their wreaths during the Anzac Day service at Junior School

A classroom lesson ‘1880’s style’ for Year 3 at Sovereign Hill

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Middle School Highton A

n important part of the educational journey in Middle School is contextual learning.

We offer our students a wide range of experiences which allow the context to both enhance learning and aid understanding.

Camps There is no better place to learn than camp. In our Years 5, 6 and 7 camps this year, students have learnt about themselves, others and the world they live in. It was my special privilege to witness the joy that comes with encouragement. Students on each camp discovered that it is possible to compete hard, help your team mates and respect your opponents.

Science The science program is vital and alive, from the joy of achieving a Bunsen Burner Licence to the anticipation of the Cosmodome whilst studying space. Students are active and engaged.

Already this year we have looked at Freshwater Habitats in a local dam; studied natural disasters and raised $1500 for victims; dissected animal hearts and delved into forensic science. Marine Studies has "blossomed" with organisms and environment featuring strongly as well as students’ field trips including many snorkelling experiences.

Indigenous Day Indigenous Day was a wonderful experience for the Year 5 students with indigenous games, face painting, clothing, bark pictures, dot painting, corroboree and boomerang throwing.

Emma Corbett, from the Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative Ltd, guided the students through a large range of other experiences which enabled them to appreciate many aspects of indigenous culture.

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Testing construction skills on camp Teamwork at the Year 7 Camp

Year 8 engrossed in their Science Prac. Reactions experiments

Students receiving their Indonesian speaking awards at assembly from the Director of LOTE, Mrs Milton-Garner

Mentors Jesus gave us beautiful guidance about caring for each other and demonstrated this care throughout His life. To this end we have Year 9 Mentors whose role it is to care for the Year 5 students. There are twelve Year 9 mentors who have conducted 'getting to know you' activities, cooked pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, played games and organized an Easter Egg hunt for their Year 5 friends. More than anything the Year 5 students know that they have some big “buddies” who care.

Music, mental u tr s In tudents tor of music s ur Direc e o g e h ll it o w C (R) some orrison lop and James M Mr Dun

Visit by James Morrison A highlight for musicians was the visit to Middle School by renowned musician and performer, James Morrison. Students, parents and staff at the Middle School Chapel were inspired by both his story and his expertise in a wide range of instruments.

Indonesian Language Competitions The Geelong regional Sayembara Lisan Indonesian speaking contest was held recently at Torquay College.

Winners from Christian College were Lydia Mackie, Year 7 and Christopher Bottrell, Year 9.

Both students will now represent the Geelong Region at the State finals at Melbourne University.

Our Year level placegetters were Jaimie El-Hage, Faith-Emily Bailey, Year 7 and Madalen Brunt, Year 9.

Wayne Hines, Head of Campus

Students try their hands at making an indigenous container called a coolamon

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Bellarine Campus Multicultural day

Year 3 Camp

Open Day

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The Year 3 Bellarine students' camp to Portsea was a great way for our students to bond together as a year level and to grow friendships. All participated in a range of activities including a high ropes course, flying fox, team building games and fishing.

There were also opportunities for beach games and a sandcastle competition.

One of the highlights of the camp was the interaction between the Year 3 students and the Year 9 Prefects who accompanied us as leaders.

On Bellarine Open Day May 5th Year 7S made sweet and savoury pizzas.

Students designed their pizzas, named and made little flags to label their pizza - some were very innovative. Students also made extra for visitors to the Food Technology Kitchen to sample.

n April 7th, Years 3 and 4 students from Bellarine Campus participated in a Multicultural Day as a culmination of the ‘My Australian Heritage’ Unit. Students undertook a range of activities including multicultural games, dance, orienteering and a craft activity which involved dressing a wooden person to represent a culture of their choice. One of the highlights of the day was the shared, multicultural lunch and our students who dressed in a range of national costumes.

Preparing the fishing lines at Portsea Isobel McDonald, Year 3 in national dress

Katie Rowe and Ebony Corless with their finished ‘creations’ for open day

Years 3 and 4 activities for Multicultural Day

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Indigenous Australians Day

Year 5 Camp to Roses Gap

Year 4 Camp Sovereign Hill

As part of Year 5 Humanities studies, the students were able to enjoy many aspects of the Indigenous Australian Culture on this unique day. They listened to guests speakers teach them about weapons and tools, had their faces painted with ochre, learnt an Aboriginal dance, built huts, learnt to throw boomerangs and imitated hunting methods.

The camp gave all the Year 5’s the opportunity to get to know one another better and build new relationship with peers and teachers. The students were involved in many activities during the camp such as the giant swing, ropes course, flying fox,canoeing, abseiling and some great night activities.

Fifty excited Year 4 students from Bellarine spent three days on camp at Sovereign Hill Ballarat. They took part in gold panning, bowling, candle dipping, underground mine tours and ‘experienced’ school in the 1800’s. The camp concluded with the ‘Blood on the Southern Cross’ sound and light show.

Waiting for our turn at abseiling on the Year 5 camp at Roses Gap

Chelsea Closter weaving a basket "aboriginal style"

Horse riding was fun at the Year 6 camp

Some great banners taking shape on Medieval Day for Year 8

Lucy McLaughlin panning for gold at Sovereign hill

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Senior School Indonesian Students Visit Lombok Early April saw 13 Years 10 to 12 students of Indonesian, 13 parents and several staff leave for Bali and then on to Lombok to visit our sister school in Lombok. Christian College and SMAN2 Mataram have enjoyed a long and warm relationship for 16 years with two visits to Lombok in the last 2 years.

The Christian College students were very keenly welcomed by their host families and the wider school communities.

The experience of living in an Indonesian home, attending an Indonesian school and living the Indonesian way of life was Christian College students being introduced at SMAN2 Mataram invaluable for our students.

Every student noticed an improvement in their language and certainly the confidence they gained was remarkable.

Each student experienced first hand, what they have learned in the classroom from afar. The majority of the group were Year 10 students.

In Indonesian national dress at the Farewell party

International Womens’ Day Breakfast Over 40 girls from Senior School enjoyed listening to former students who spoke about their Year 12 subject choices, pathways since leaving school, travel, changing courses, living away from home

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Staff and students show a real interest in the experiences of former Christian College students at the breakfast

Year 10 taking instruction on making paella from an international chef in Food Technology

Senior School Easter Service in progress at Barrabool Hills Baptist Community Church Senior staff were willing to ‘Shave for a Cure’ for Project Care, much to the delight of the students

Burrows House choir performing at the Senior House Music competition

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CONGRATULATIONS MUSIC Premiers Award Rebekah Hines, Year 12 has recently been awarded a VCE Premiers Award for the highest ATAR score of 50 in Group Music Performance. Rebekah achieved this perfect score for a Year 12 subject whilst in Year 11 last year. She was one of only seven students in the Geelong region to receive a Premier’s Award Head of Campus, Mrs Strong and Mr Gardner, her music teacher congratulate Rebekah at the Awards Ceremony

Cameron Smith, Year 12 2010 was selected to perform at the VCAA Top Acts concert on 13 May. This honour recognizes his outstanding result in VCE music studies.

Georgia Williams, Year 12 has recently gained her A Mus. A with Distinction on flute. This level of performance is tertiary standard and a credit to her dedication.

Geelong Starsearch Competition Winner of the Instrumental solo was former Christian College student, Jessie Voight.

In the Instrumental Group section, 1st prize went to the Christian College Saxophone Quartet of Aiden Hodge, Courtney Miller, David DeVlugt and Rebekah Hines

Art, Technology and Design Students in the Art, Technology and Design Faculty representing every campus have enjoyed success in numerous competitions and exhibitions.

Congratulations to the following students on their impressive accomplishments.

Food Design Challenge Year 6 Bellarine students, Peyton Griener and Blade Butler took out first prize in the 2011 Home Economics Victoria Food Design Challenge 5/6 Pancake category with their Healthy and Lite Chicken Spincotta Delight.

Year 5 Highton students, Georgia Quick and Georgia Cambria, won second prize with their Crepe Tropicaux speciality using healthy ingredients.

Sophie Symes and Indiana Van Someren from the Bellarine Campus, took out first prize in Year 7 and 8 category with their Mini Beehive Muffins

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Exhibition Art The following Junior School students have had works selected for exhibition in the Geelong Hospital Mental Health exhibition – Max Parrota, Hayden Seymour, Amelie Woodhouse, Natasha Parrot, Lin Nakayama, Claire Cowland, Lucy Wilson, Corinne Roberts, Max Daley and Baxter Pullin Independent Schools Victoria has selected an unprecedented number of works from all campuses for two forthcoming Melbourne based exhibitions. The following students had artwork selected by the curator for inclusion in these shows: Senior School; Darcy Whitworth and Paige Dixon - Ceramic Sculpture and Artist’s Book Middle School; Sarah Phillips, Ana MachadoColling, Megan Bartle and Sarah Arnott - Mixed Media Portraits and Papier Mache.

Bellarine Campus; Georgia White, Megan Kennedy, Jane Martin, Zara Wilson, Mali Hertzer, Felix Metrikas - Babushka Dolls incorporating mixed media and recycled materials.

Junior School; Ava Bourke, Austin Combo, Kara Doig, Tia Bell, Zara Salajan, Ruby Brokeman, Joshua Weigl, Olivia Richardson, Henry Elliss, Amelia Woodhouse

2011 Impetus Youth Awards In the Young Carers category Nelson Shields, Year 10 was recognised as the winner after being nominated by Christian College staff. These awards recognize significant contributions from young carers within their family. Nelson received a certificate, a trophy and a $500.00 cheque.

State Champion Water Skier Water Ski racer Holly-Jade Praszczalek, Year 8 has gained first place in the U13 Slalom at the Victorian water ski championships.

After only racing seriously for the past twelve months, she is now a Victorian champion and has been invited to compete in New Zealand in December this year.

A happy Holly-Jade with her waterski trophy at Middle School, Highton