Sevenoaks Senior College Term 3 Newsletter 2022

U Ok? Day

Student Services team ran a number of activities during recess and lunch time which included: a lolly guessing game, a mindfulness colouring station, badge making, a photo booth

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it is vital we keep the conversations going. Any day that you are concerned someone is struggling, trust your instinct and ask, “are you

U OK? Day may be over for another year,

DR KAREN READ

PRINCIPAL

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To all of our families, students and community members,

A huge welcome to this wonderful edition of our term three newsletter. With COVID restrictions easing over the past term, we have been able to provide students with a range of opportunities to add to their experiencehereatSevenoaks.

Our first full College assembly in two years was held to present awards to students. It was a wonderful opportunity to bring the whole College together again to celebrate the successes of the students, who were excellentintheirparticipationattheassembly.

As you will also notice throughout the newsletter, some of our events have included the soccer and volleyball teams representing the College at various carnivals. Our Clontarf students have also been engaged in some friendlygamesofbasketballwithotherschools.

Third time lucky it was for the College Ball as students finally got to attend the social event of the year. Our students were outstanding representatives for our College and had the best time, looking amazing and dancing the night away.

- Dr Karen Read, Principal

Our Hospitality students were busy making coffees for visitors and fellow students and hosted the annual Mocktailevent,servingdrinksandfingerfoodtostudentsandstaff.

Excursions have returned. The Follow the Dream students went to AQWA whilst the Human Biology students wenttotheHarryPerkinsInstitutetosupporttheirlearninginafirst-classresearchinstitute.

Book Week was an opportunity to dress up as a favourite character from a story which students did to great effect.RUOK?daywasanothersuccessfulevent,raisingawarenessoflookingoutforeachother.

We held our ‘Open Day’ earlier in the term where students from Cannington Community College and other schools came along for the day to hear about our pathways to the future. Many of our students presented to the visitors on their experiences at Sevenoaks and did an outstanding job in doing so. As a result, a selection of these students were invited to present to the College Board about their ongoing journey here at Sevenoaks. Theywereexceptional.

Each year Sevenoaks has two very special scholarships which are awarded to students. The Jordan Thorsager Scholarship is in memory of a former student who was also a guild member in his time here at Sevenoaks. The recipient was a worthy, Amber Ferguson. The Wayne Lyons Scholarship has been awarded for the past 12 years in honour of a student who attended the former Cannington Senior High School. The recipients of this scholarship were Emad Osman and Jacob Yeomans. We acknowledge the Thorsager family and Mrs Tracey LyonforthesupportthattheycontinuetoprovideforthestudentsofSevenoaksSeniorCollege.

SEVENOAKS GOT TALENT

Our annual talent show was held late this term where 12 impressive acts performed. This year, we raised over $250.00 for the Dogs Refuge Home and Cat Haven. Congratulations to our winners Jemm B (1st), Ira H (2nd) and the 'Slayer' Dance Group (3rd) We want to thank all of our fabulous performers, our wonderful staff judges; Mr Hicklin, Mr Knapton and Dimi, our host Ju, and the Student Guild for running an amazing production, plus all the students and staff who came along to support this awesome event!

SSC RENAISSANCE BALL

Our Year 12 students were finally able to celebrate their College Ball at the beautiful Pan Pacific Hotel in early July after a number of delays due to COVID 19. It was a fabulous evening of mocktails, music, dinner and dancing thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. Students and their partners were commended on their impeccable behaviour, great attitude and of course impressive dance moves on the night.

A huge thank you to all of our beautiful students and guests that came along, our staff for organising and helping out on the night and our wonderful suppliers: Pan Pacific Hotel Perth (venue), Wedstyle (styling and decor), Bliss Photographers (photography) and Western Sounds (DJ Fred). Thank you for helping to ensure this night was perfect and memorable for our Year 12s, and further congratulations to all students who won awards on the night

BOOK WEEK

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READING IS DREAMING WITH EYES OPEN...

Book week is always a fun celebration on our school calendar. This year’s theme was "Reading is Dreaming with Eyes Open" and students were invited to participate in games focusing on reading and literacy and to dress up as a favourite book character. We had great participation from students and teachers alike, and all those who did dress up for the day were invited toacelebratorypartyheldintheLibraryduringAdvocacy.

This year we ran an inaugural Book Face competition, which had some incredible submissions with Jemm Bajada the selected winner. This competition required students to strategically line up their face or body alongsideabookcoversothatthereappearstobeameldingoflifeandart.

Our display resources for this fun event were beautifully supported by Jemma Stone, Ella Giovenco and our incredible Graphic Design students who all provided the in-school advertising resources for the celebration. It was great to see all our advocate groups working hard to solve the blurred cover and Emoji book competitions. Congratulations to our winners, Advocacy9and26.

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SPORT

BOYS SOCCER

Our interschool soccer team had much success last term, finishing top of their group in the regional pennant tournament. This term they qualified for the Senior Boys Knockout matches in the hope to play off in the Shield Cup finals. Our boys played against Dianella Secondary College in Week 4 for a chance to play in the finals. The game was very well matched with both teams playing at a high standard. The match ended in a draw resulting in extra time being added, and eventually came down to penalties Unfortunately, our boys lost in the penalties with Dianella progressing to the finals and then winning overall Coach McLeay was very proud of the students for their determination and courageous sportsmanship throughout the match despite the challenges they faced.

VOLLEYBALL CARNIVAL

InAugust,SevenoaksSeniorCollegewasrepresentedbyanumberof volleyball teams across two venues for the annual interschool tournament. Our Year 11 and Year 12 boys teams competed at Bendat Stadium in Floreat, while our Year 11 and 12 girls teams competedatWarwickStadiuminPerth'snorth.

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Our Year 12 Boys had a tough day with a lot of very close matches, some only decided by a few points. The boys had a great 3 set win over Providence and showed courage to the end. Special mention to YmanuelNgrampaforhisstrongperformancetheentireday.

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A solid performance from the Year 12 Girls with a few very close games which could have potentially gone either way. The girls were commended by Mr Middleton for showing great support and encouragement for each other all day. Special mentions to Jasmine Pornea, Kathleen Celestial and Hser Moo Ku for their strong individualperformances.

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Undefeated champions! The boys had a fantastic day and did not drop a single set! An absolutely fantastic group of very dedicated individuals. Special congratulations to Jamal Fontana who was awardedDivisionMVP!

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The girls played absolutely amazingly and were also undefeated champions, dropping only one set during the entire tournament. A truly wonderful group of girls who very much deserved to be champions. Special congratulations to Jasmine Agullo who was also awardedDivisionMVP!

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BIG

AQWA EXCURSION

ACADEMY NEWS

Staff and students from the Big Picture Academy visited AQWA recently to explore career opportunities and investigate the beautiful marine life of the West Australian coastline. It was interesting to learn about local aquatic creatures and the issues they face including how plastics are polluting the oceans and abandoned fishing equipment are causing serious harm to our sea life. AQWA has done a great job highlighting this in a confronting yet necessary way through their displays.

There were lots of opportunities to stop and admire the colourful crustaceans and serene sea creatures, though, as always, the sharks were the biggest crowd pleaser A great day out enjoyed by both staff and students.

SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIP CEREMONY

Arnold Yarran and Leshanti Narrier (pictured right) attended this year's ASBT Participation Ceremony representing the Sevenoaks Big Picture Academy. The event was attended by students and staff from 74 schools, both public and private. The keynote speaker was the Honourable Terry Healey MLA, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education and Training, who spoke with great enthusiasm about the skills for life and employment opportunities that traineeships offer all students. He spoke of resilience and a willingness to step outside of your comfort zone, qualities that all our Big Picture students work hard to adopt.

The ceremony presented awards to several hundred students and provided excellent entertainment from the Binar Dance Group. The day was topped off by a buffet lunch at Fremantle Oval Well done to you both, we are extremely proud of your achievements.

FAREWELL YEAR 12S

Late this term, Big Picture Academy staff and Year 12 students celebrated the end of their schooling with a fun day out

The morning began with bowling which saw an intense competition between Jen and Bradley, with Bradley finally taking the honours by a very close one point margin. Advisory Groups then battled it out in a game of Lazer Tag, with AG39 claiming victory The Year 12 students then took revenge on the staff and “owned” them in a second rematch.

Students and staff shared a fun morning before topping it off with a pizza feast. Huge thanks to Traayne for leading us in his version of “grace” The Big Picture Year 12s were then celebrated with some fun certificates. We wish them all the very best for their futures.

FOLLOW

DREAM

MEMORIAL FOR DR COLBUNG

Students were invited to Dr Colbung's memorial service by Lord Mayor Basil Zemplis this term. Students represented our program and the College with respect and honour. Thank you Aunty Margaret for always coming in to speak to us. We appreciate all your wisdom and cultural knowledge and will continue to share what you taught us and value our education as a tool for our success.

AQWA EXCURSION

Follow the Dream students got to go “camping” in Australia’s largest single aquarium late this term; sleeping beneath 3 million litres of water surrounded by sharks! Follow the Dream Students had the unique opportunity to explore AQWA's exhibits by night with their own Ocean Guides and an exclusive tour.

They experienced the excitement of sleeping under the sea, discovered more about the amazing marine animals, enjoyed fun marine themed activities designed to educate and enthral, and slept over in Australia’s largest single aquarium surrounded by sharks, stingrays and hundreds of stunning fish!

What a truly unique and amazing experience. Thanks to FTD staff for supervision, VET coordinator Gary Hicklin, and DSG mentor Diana Bonnie for sleeping over with the students. We look forward to having this excursion as an annual event on the College calendar.

WA STUDENT COUNCIL - CONGRATS LIZZIE!

Recently, Premier Mark McGowan, and Education and Training Minister, Sue Ellery, announced the formation of a new WA Student Council, to inform the Education Minister on school issues. Program Coordinator, Dr Jennet Hansen, nominated Sevenoaks Senior College and Follow the Dream student, Lizzie Harris, for this opportunity.

38 student councillors were chosen during a rigours selection process from public schools across the state to represent the interests of more than 300,000 public school students and help inform education policy and reform. To our delight, Lizzie (pictured left) was selected! We couldn't be more proud of her and look forward to seeing what changes she can make during her time on the council.

We are excited to have Lizzie Harris appointed to the inaugural WA student council. As an emerging young Aboriginal leader, Lizzie will have an opportunity to represent her peers providing an Aboriginal perspective of being a student in our schools.

- Dr Karen Read, Principal

DEADLY DREAMING - MURDOCH UNIVERSITY VISIT

Sevenoaks Follow the Dream and outreach students attended the annual Murdoch University Deadly Dreaming event hosted by The Kulbardi engagement and outreach team

The program for high schools is designed to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in designing their future and considering university as a potential pathway.

Students enjoyed sessions of creative media, game design and inspiring presentations from Kulbardi staff and students Thank you Kulbardi for affording our students with this wonderful opportunity and experience.

INSPIRING GIRLS

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) runs the Inspiring Girls Careers Forum annually which is a unique careers event designed to showcase the resources industry to female secondary school students and to inspire them to follow in the footsteps of women who have achieved great personalandcareersuccessintheresourcessector.

CME is committed to promoting workplace diversity and promoting career opportunitiesforeveryone.

Follow the Dream students Aaliyah Nestoridis and B Pedwell (pictured right) were fortunate to attend this Forum and gained a wealth of informationattheevent.

YOUTH CHOICES POWERED BY CONSTABLE CARE

Youth Choices is a for-purpose organisation that creates brighter futures for young people in Western Australia by offering a range of mental health services.

Thank you to Langford Aboriginal Association for organising a visit to Follow the Dream. The students thoroughly enjoyed the role-playing sessionandfeltbetterequippedtodealwithconflict.

BRIDGESTONE PARTNERSHIP

Polly Farmer Foundation industry partner Bridgestone has developed and road tested an exciting Innovation Challenge format, seeking new and creativewaystodisposeoftheirwastetyres.

As part of this challenge, students will have the opportunity to visit a Bridgestone site and have professionals visit the programs to talk about thecompanyandpossiblefuturecareers.

Students will then be invited to the challenge day, hosted by Skills of the Modern Age (SoMA), where students will work in teams with Alumni and Bridgestoneprofessionalstodevisetheirownsolutions.

Sevenoaks Follow the dream students were fortunate to be the first school tobevisited.

WILDCATS VISIT

Perth’s very own Wildcats #9, Kyle Zunic, visited us to chat about basketball as a sport and a career, and the team's involvement in the community to inspirestudentstofollowtheirdreams.

Kyle played four seasons of college basketball in the United States for the Winthrop Eagles before joining the Perth Wildcats of the National Basketball League (NBL) as a development player in 2021. Kyle signed posters for the students, answered their questions and ran a number of exciting basketball drills and games for our students in the gym. Thank you KyleandPerthWildcatsforthevisit!

CLONTARF ACADEMY NEWS

COATES WORKSITE VISIT

After months of planning with Adam Spink from Coates, the Sevenoaks lads managed to score a visit to the Belmont site on a cracking Wednesday morning.

The boys were given tours of the various workshops within the facility. The tool shop with an actual shopfront that Coates set up on site was a great insight of how this side of the business works when put into action at their variouslocationswithinthestateandaroundAustralia.

The outside operation provided a look at the size of Coates and the amount of equipment that comes into the Belmont site. Whether brand new or relocated to the workshop to be refurbished, the boys quickly learnedhowbigthewholeoperationwas.

A lovely feed was provided by Adam and the crew topped off a great morning for the boys and some genuine ideas for job opportunities post Year12.

SENIOR BASKETBALL CARNIVAL

Wednesday 17th August marked one of the big sporting days on the Sevenoaks calendar, the Senior Basketball Carnival. A record 11 academies put their hand up to fight it out for the title of "King of the Courts". Hosted at the impressive Willetton Basketball Stadium, the stage was set for some qualitybasketballandbraggingrightsforthenext12months.

After five games each in an action packed schedule, Girrawheen and Cecil Andrews rose to the top as the only two undefeated teams and rightfully bookedtheirplaceintheGrandFinalonshowcourt1.

After a see-sawing battle Cecil Andrews took out the title with coach Ash and Director Blayne from Cecils taking full credit for the teams' slick ball use.

Big thankyou to our partners Australia Post, Coates and Rio Tinto for helpingoutonthedaywithscoringandumpiring.

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SEMESTER 1 AWARDS

At the beginning of this term, we held our very first whole school assembly since early 2020. This was a fantastic opportunity to highlight some of the achievements of our students, acknowledging both scholarship and certificate recipients. Achievement and Endeavour awards were given to over 200 students for their incredible efforts over Semester 1. It was truly wonderful to be able to gather together as a school and reward students' ongoingcommitmenttotheireducationandCollegeexperience.

Congratulations to everyone who received an award and thank you for your exemplarybehaviourduringtheassembly.Welookforwardtoreintroducing tri-annualwholeschoolassembliestoourCollegecalendar.

HOUSEKEEPING

COMPETITION WINNER

We are excited to announce that the winner of our $250 Coles Myer voucher for the contributions and charges competition is the Panganiban family! A hugethankyoutoeveryonewhoentered.

UNIFORM

A reminder that school uniform is compulsory when on College grounds. To purchase, please click the 'Order Uniform' button on our website homepage or visit the Nell Gray website at www.nellgray.com.au/Schools/SevenoaksSenior-College.Anewlaybyserviceisalsonowavailable.

UPCOMING IN TERM 4

Final day for year 12s Friday October 14th marks the final day on campus for our year 12 students. Staff will be cooking and hosting a breakfast for students at 7 30am to celebrate We will then have a rehearsal for the presentation ceremony and give out the 2022 SSC Yearbook before saying our final goodbyes.

Year 12 Presentation Ceremony 22nd October at Curtin Stadium. More information available on our website and Connect.

Year 11 Exams Thursday 10th November to Thursday 17th November

Final day for year 11s - Friday 18th November. Library Books - Please ensure all books are returned to Elaine in the Library before your final day on campus.

ENROLLMENTS FOR 2023

Do you know anyone thinking about enrolling at Sevenoaks for 2023? Enrolments are now open and filling up fast! Please visit our website to accesstheexpressionofinterestform,orgiveusacallon(08)62357200.

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JORDAN THORSAGER SCHOLARSHIP

TheJordanThorsagerScholarshipisgenerouslyprovidedbyMrandMrsThorsagerinmemoryoftheirlateson and previous Sevenoaks student, Jordan, who sadly lost his life in a recent road accident. A one year, $1000 scholarship is annually awarded to a student who; is endeavouring to complete their studies whilst managing issues impacting on them outside of their schooling, is experiencing financial hardship; has regular attendance and work completion; has a positive behaviour and attitude; and participates in outdoor activities and/or sport. This years' successful applicant is Amber Ferguson for her excellent contributions to the student cohort and our College community. Amber is an incredibly deserving winner and we are excited to see what she achieves inherfuture.CongratulationsAmber!

IN THE CLASSROOM

CAREER AND ENTERPRISE - MOCK INTERVIEWS

As part of the Career and Enterprise Year 12 Course of Study at Sevenoaks, students are required to complete an assessed Mock Interview and then a personal reflection of the process This involves students preparing a resumé, dressing professionally and then attending the interview, which is conducted by an external and very experienced interviewer. Students then review the video taken of their interview to reflect on their performance. This is often the first interview that many students experience and allows them to gain skills which they can use to obtain meaningful employment in the future. This assessment always receives very positive feedback from students and C&E teachers commend all those involved for their amazing efforts

CERT II MUSIC - PRACTICING AND PERFORMING

Cert II Music students have been working hard to prepare for an 'X Factor performance' assessment this term. It has been fantastic to watch students choose their songs and build up their performance skills. From an eclectic bunch of instruments: bass, guitar, voice and piano, the students have been working solo and in groups on their songs. The songs encompass jazz classics (Fly me to the Moon), movie hits (theme for ‘Skyfall’), Motown Greats (My Girl), Bhutanese rap (‘Yoe Lo’) and modern popular songs such as ‘Dandelions’, ‘idontwannabeyouanymore’ and ‘Reckless Love.’ We'd also like to take the opportunity to welcome and thank Shaun Liddell Jennings, our new music tutor who took up the reins at the beginning of Term 3. He studied at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) 10 years ago, has taught music at the Sound Centre since, is currently studying audio engineering, and plays bass in bands for events around Perth. Welcome Shaun, we're so excited to have you as part of the Sevenoaks music team!

It is wonderful to see Jordan's legacy live on through dedicated, passionate and resilient students like Amber, a truly deserving winner of this year's scholarship

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HOSPITALITY - MOCKTAIL EVENT

Our annual Sevenoaks mocktail party was another huge success this year thanks to our hardworking and talented hospitality students! Staff and students were treated to a selection of delicious finger foods prepared and served by our Certificate II Hospitality students as part of theirserviceassessment.Welldonetoeveryoneinvolved!

ART - ZART COMPETITION FINALIST

A huge congratulations to art student Jemm Bajada (pictured right) who wasshortlistedforthisyear'sZARTStudentArtAwardthisterm.Jemm's beautiful altoid tin entry landed her a hamper of art and craft supplies valued at over $100! Congratulations Jemm and well done to all of our studentswhoenteredthisyear.

GRAPHIC DESIGN - POSTERS, PINS AND KEYRINGS

Students in Ms Leng's Graphic Design class have had a very busy term! Year 11s have been involved with the promotion of a number of College events, creating vibrant posters to advertise Book Week, R U OK? Day and Sevenoaks Got talent. Both Year 11 and 12 students designed beautiful badges to promote mental health and wellbeing week. Year 12 students created some detailed layered acrylic keychain and pin designs by first learning how to set up files for laser cutting and engraving, using Adobe Illustrator. Their projects use three different types of acrylic, with interlocking pieces. The designs were so creative andturnedoutamazing.Welldonestudents!

SCIENCE

HARRY PERKINS

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SPOTLIGHT

Certificateyouareundertakingandwhereyouaredoingit:

The course I am currently undertaking is a Certificate III in Legal Services. is quite interesting learning about what goes on inside the legal field an all the components that fit together to make it work. I decided to take thi course to gain more skills and knowledge about how to produce lega documents, the correct and formal way of sending out information and t learn the different concepts of working in a team

Dreamjob/jobyouareworkingtowardsandhowthiscoursewillhelp

My dream job is to become a Human Resource manager in the legal fiel or a Paralegal Manager. The job I am currently working towards is a role i administration in the police force or in a law firm The certificate III in Lega Services will help dramatically as it will give me all the skills, knowledge an qualification I need to get my foot in the door to be able to work my way u as a Paralegal Manager or a Human Resource Manager.

Whatyou'relovingaboutthiscourse:

What I am loving about this course so far is that at times is it very challenging, but it always keeps me on my feet. I also like that the law firm/legal field is so broad and there is so much to learn in all the different sections. I enjoy learning about all the different laws we have in place and what they mean in the legal field It is an interesting course, and it will get your mind thinking and wanting to learn more about what happens in the legal field

Amber F TAFE PROFILE STUDENT

for the business/legal field. I'm learning how to produce all different types of documents, how to communicate efficiently and how to work in a team.