Geelong Education - March 2016

Issue 11 • March 2016

Photo of The Little Prince provided with the compliments of Geelong Performing Arts Centre.

For further information refer to pages 2 & 3.

GEELONG PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE Bringing children’s stories to life on stage IT’S never too early to introduce children to the exciting world of live theatre…where anything can happen!

Geelong Performing Arts Centre presents a series of high quality family theatre productions under its ‘Love Central Geelong Family Magic’ banner.

This year’s program includes four fantastic productions based on popular children’s stories.

The fun kicks off in the March school holidays with The 52-Storey Treehouse, a play by Richard Tulloch, adapted from the best-selling book by Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton.

Young readers around the country are already familiar with the popular book series, following the adventures of Andy and Terry as their treehouse continues to grow in size and craziness. The stories have also become hugely popular stage productions.

Andy and Terry’s treehouse is now 52 storeys high, with yet more fantastic inventions: a rocket powered carrot launcher, the disguise-o-matic 5000 and even a ninja snail training academy!

Today is a special day. It’s Andy’s birthday, but Terry has forgotten! To make matters worse Mr Big Nose has mysteriously disappeared, and to top it all off Jill has fallen into a deep sleep and they just can’t wake her up.

So Andy and Terry set off on a crazy adventure tackling a world of startling obstacles including a hungry caterpillar, an angry vegetable kingdom, and a 100 year ninja-snail epic voyage. Will they solve the mysteries and survive the dangers that test even their ingenuity?

This crazy, imaginative and engaging play is perfect for children aged 6-12 and their adults.

Younger audiences will be well catered for too, with the Spare Parts Puppet Theatre production of The Little Prince in June.

This exquisite production reinvents a classic story by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry for a new generation. With its timeless message about the importance of friendship, The Little Prince is an adventure story that celebrates the richness of human feeling and imagination.

One of the most widely read books in history - 140 million copies sold worldwide and printed in more than 250 languages and dialects including braille - it tells the story of a curious prince who leaves his tiny home planet and journeys across the universe, discovering that adults have very strange ideas about the things that really matter.

Children will be drawn in to the tiny, magical world of the Prince, the Sahara Desert and the stars of the night sky.

Hand carved puppets of the Fox, the Snake, the Little Prince and the Rose, are characters sure to live on in the audience’s imagination.

At 50 minutes and suitable for ages four and above, The Little Prince is a special experience for families to share.

Then in July, it’s a special school holiday production of HIPPO! HIPPO! A BIG NEW Musical Adventure!

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This play is based on the phenomenally successful children’s classic, There’s a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake, written by Australian children’s author Hazel Edwards and illustrated by Deborah Niland.

Hippo is the imaginary friend of Girl, a young child. Girl believes that Hippo lives on the roof and can seemingly do anything he wants, when he wants, how he wants, particularly the things that Girl is unable or not allowed to do. Through Hippo, Girl is able to allay her fears and gain confidence in her early childhood years.

Joyful and brimming with childhood wonder, HIPPO! HIPPO! A BIG NEW Musical Adventure! will make you laugh and maybe even make you cry, but most of all, it is guaranteed to lift your spirits in a BIG and UNBEATABLE way! This production is perfect for children aged 5-10 and their families.

The final Family Magic production in 2016 will the be September school holiday presentation, Snugglepot & Cuddlepie.

Adapted from a series of books by May Gibbs, this new stage adaptation will spark the imagination and sense of adventure in 5-10 year olds and their families as they experience the timeless charm of Snugglepot & Cuddlepie.

The Gumnut babies are on a mission to see a human – but only in the distance! On their journey to the big city they meet friends and foes including Professor Kookaburra, Mrs Fantail, Mr Lizard, Mr Frog, Mrs Snake, Mr Possum and, of course, Little Ragged Blossom These much loved characters come to life on stage as this funny and charming new production introduces today’s children to the wonderful world of May Gibbs.

Tickets for all Family Magic performances are $20 each or $18 for groups of 4-plus (available from Box Office only). For performance dates, times and bookings, go to www.gpac.org.au/familymagic

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St. Ignatius. Inspiring me to be a leader.

Saint Ignatius College Geelong is unique in the region as the only co-educational Catholic secondary college and is a proud Jesuit Partner School.

Our young women and men work together intellectually and spiritually, by working collaboratively as equals and developing interactive and lifelong learning skills.

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Saint Ignatius College Geelong St. Ignatius. Inspiring me to be a leader.

Integral to a Jesuit Catholic education are opportunities to develop leadership, contribute to local and overseas Community Service and Social Justice programs and to engage in Immersion experiences in language and culture.

There are numerous opportunities for students to contribute to College life and the wider community, and to develop as teammates, collaborators, facilitators and leaders.

The Jesuit tradition of education has a distinguished history and a clear purpose: To develop a well-rounded Christian person of competence, conscience and compassion who will be of service in the world.

The recent construction of the new Xavier Centre, a Year 7 and 8 precinct, adds to the many new outstanding learning spaces accommodating the recent growth in student numbers to over 1200.

The College offers invaluable opportunities with an enriching broad academic curriculum, delivered using the latest educational technologies, a laptop program for all students across the college, a pastoral care program and a variety of co-curricular activities, many of which reflect our coastal and rural environment.

In traditional Jesuit terminology, cura personalis aims to provide care and support for each student as a unique and gifted young person. Academic challenge and rigour are fundamental to all curriculum development and student work practices.

Our College is amongst the top performing Catholic Co-educational Colleges in Victoria.

The Sports program has 73 Sports teams in 22 different Sports and the vibrant Performing Arts program enables students to experience Music, Dance and Drama, to develop their individual talents and perform in a variety of settings.

The recently introduced Year 7 Instrumental Music program enables all students to experience playing an instrument with the option to progress further.

To cater for growing student numbers, a planned additional new Sports Hall will have many critical uses, including a space to gather as a whole school. A new Year 9 Centre will accommodate students in a separate precinct providing programs and facilities unique to that level.

„ A Jesuit Partner School emphasising the pursuit of excellence, development of the whole person and service to others, all within a Christian framework.

„ Open Day: Sunday March 20th 2016

11am to 2pm Information sessions: 11am & 12.15pm

View our online College Prospectus, Open Day and College tours information at www.ignatius.vic.edu.au Contact our Registrar for further enquiries: registrar@ignatius.vic.edu.au

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GEELONG COLLEGE We pride ourselves on helping every student to achieve their best THE Geelong College is a Uniting Church coeducational day and boarding school, with 1,320 students aged 3 to 18. We are an open and inclusive community of learners, serving the needs of young people and their families. The College has great and proud traditions. It is well known as one of Victoria’s finest schools and is highly respected both interstate and overseas both for its student academic achievements, and its broad and innovative learning opportunities.

“We want our students to be imaginative and to develop curiosity and confidence in themselves” says Dr Peter Miller, Geelong College Principal. “To thrive they also need to be compassionate and caring, as well as to develop independence, and personal and social responsibility. The world needs clever and confident citizens eager to lead, to innovate and to think creatively about answers to big questions. We are committed to helping our students to develop the skills and tools they will need to do this, and much more, in their future.”

With significant and rapid changes in industry, leadership and community and social structures our focus is on relevant learning for a future that will be very different to life as we know it. Research suggests that most students at school now will work in jobs that don’t currently exist, will live and work in three different countries and have about six career changes. They will need to be good decision-makers, strong communicators, be able to think through major issues, to inquire and solve problems, and be ready to show the world what they have to offer.

“At The College we pride ourselves on helping every student to achieve their best, and provide an extremely diverse range of learning opportunities so that our students are prepared for this rapidly changing future.

We also believe passionately in coeducation, in girls and boys learning and leading together” Dr Miller continued.

The Reggio Emilia inspired Junior School, encourages Early Learners to Year 3 students to grow and explore learning within an active and curious community of learners.

The vibrant Middle School features an Enviro immersion in Year 4. Students develop an understanding of the challenges facing the planet and learn core subjects through themed, practical projects. Designing the Future in Year 5, joins craftsmanship and design, with imagination and creativity to address real world problems. Year 6 Media sees students develop and explore the world of communication using modern technology to express their learning. In Years 7 and 8 students focus on identity, place and contribution, and a range of elective and self-directed learning opportunities help to develop creativity, independence and enterprise.

The years of Senior School, from Years 9 to 12, challenge students to develop a richer and fuller understanding in the traditional academic and subject disciplines, but also encourage them to follow and develop their own passions for learning through a broad range of subject offerings.

The College co-curricular program is equally diverse and is designed to foster self-confidence, responsibility, teamwork, friendship, and a respect for others. Drama, dance, vocal and instrumental music, fine and applied arts and debating are offered, as well as a renowned sporting program in which students from Year 7 train regularly and compete for the College each weekend.

Research shows that social and emotional learning enhances students’ learning capacity generally, as does a broad range of other learning experiences, from community service work locally and abroad, to sport, music, drama, debating and leadership. The College wide social and emotional learning program, TripleR (resilience, reflection and relationships) helps to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge that enable students to thrive within themselves and in their relationships with others.

“We hope that during their years at Geelong College our young people will learn to become independent global citizens, and to understand that the most important aspect of a modern education is learning to how to learn. Identity, Creating, Communicating, Enterprise, Creativity, Thinking and Contributing are the capabilities that we believe they will need to be positive contributors to our changing global society. These capabilities are integrated into subjects, projects, co-curricular opportunities and experiences as a part of our Vision for Learning” Dr Miller explained.

Explore the world through our eyes at an Open Day: Wednesday 9 March, Wednesday 4 May, Wednesday 10 August and Wednesday 19 October.

Visit www.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au.

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The Geelong College is a Uniting Church coeducational day and boarding school from Early Learning to VCE. We believe that education is the lifelong process of helping each individual discover their uniqueness, talents and potential. Our students learn to communicate, to work collaboratively, to seek expertise, to show empathy, to be technologically and scientifically aware, and to be informed and productive global citizens. We believe that passionate, curious, empowered, resilient and imaginative learners are the key to shaping a brighter future.

Open Day Wednesday 9 March, 4 May, 10 August or 19 October 2016. o r cont a c t o u r Ad m i s s io n s o f f i ce t o v i s it u s at a t i m e t h at su it s you r fa m i ly.

SHAPING THE FUTURE Learn more at www.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au

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We t h i n k de e p ly, con s ide r a nd re a s on t o s o lve p ro b le m s for a b r i g hte r f ut u re.

CHRISTIAN COLLEGE GEELONG From The Principal THE choice parents make regarding the education for their family is vital. At Christian College we feel that the privilege of sharing in this journey for our students is one of great responsibility...

For this reason Christian College Geelong provides our students with a learning environment that reflects the values and expectations that exist in their homes. The ethos and culture provide our students with a place where they can feel safe, valued and encouraged in their educational journey. Our aim is to provide for each student’s academic, physical, emotional and spiritual growth and needs.

The provision of extensive and wide-ranging Teaching and Learning program cater for each student’s interests and needs. Christian College has a renowned reputation for its pastoral care for students and its well-structured student management procedures.

The campus structure throughout the Geelong and surrounding areas allows for smaller campus environments to care for individual students whilst providing vast opportunities that exist in a large College community. Plans for an exciting new campus at Torquay on the Surf Coast will see greater access and opportunity for families living in this region.

Our program embraces the development of our student’s abilities to think for themselves, take responsibility for their growth as individuals and to think about and care for others. We provide students with opportunities to experience a range of varied subjects to study, combined with a richer ability to build their capacity to learn that extends beyond their time at Christian College.

Christian College has excellent, dedicated teaching staff who provide engaging well structured educational programs from Pre-Kinder through to Year 12. Offering musical, artistic, sporting and many other specialist and co-curricula programs, Christian College provides something to inspire every student to develop a sense of purpose and worth for the future.

I invite you to make an appointment at one of our campuses to see for yourselves how Christian College meets the educational needs and aspirations of your family.

– Glen McKeeman, Principal.

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The Comprehensive Curriculum Christian College staff realise that every student has unique passions and gifts. Empowering and fostering these through the diverse curriculum allows for the students to have continued success in the future.

Solid foundations in literacy and numeracy are laid at our Junior School levels through the Early Years structure.

This leads onto the engaging and innovative Middle School program where students study core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Physical Education, Health, Information Technology, Music, Sport, Japanese and Indonesian. In addition, our students are offered a wide range of elective studies introduced at Year 5 to develop new skills and interests before making choices for their future tertiary studies and careers.

Recent initiatives to enhance our Middle School learning experience for students include the exciting ’Vision Learning’ program at Year 5 and the provision and use of 1:1 devices incorporated throughout the curriculum.

The Middle School Year 9 students also participate in the ‘Back Creek’ experience, spending five weeks living and learning on the Christian College farm in Scotsburn, south of Ballarat. ‘Back Creek’ farm serves an important function for developing the ‘fabric’ within the Christian College student as they transition into adulthood.

Students at the farm participate in a diverse range of agricultural experiences such as milking cows, rearing calves / lambs / pigs, egg collection and processing for sale, vegetable production, homestead maintenance, gardening and engaging in machinery and farm maintenance. The newest rotation for the students at the farm is the Meredith Back Creek Café. This is an exciting new program which allows the students to gain valuable service skills and explore the relationship between the food from the farm to the meals on the plate. Through these responsibilities, students master new skills and develop interests that continue long after their time at the farm has concluded.

The vital final years at our Senior School provide specialised teaching across all learning areas, supporting success in their choices of VCE studies and more recently, paralleled pathways in VET and VCAL. Learning enhancement together with well structured and implemented transition program thoroughly prepare our students for continued academic success. Over recent years our College curriculum has also been enriched to include aspects related to individual learning styles, thinking skills and diversified learning. A comprehensive Learning Management System and a wellestablished pastoral care program means that teaching staff and College families support each other in ensuring the best education for each student at Christian College.

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GEELONG AQUATIC CENTRE The benefits of year round swimming and school intensive program participation.

Learning to swim is not a sport, it is an education in

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Large lecture room to group children before and after classes.

will enjoy lessons so much that they will want to attend regularly and year round.

No public usage of the pools, making supervision easier and no distractions.

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pool and instructors, and develop valuable skills, they

Exclusive use of the pools and more than adequate changing facilities for each pool.

reach that point, it is our responsibility to ensure learning is continuous and progressive.

2 x 25 metre pools (12 Lanes) and a learner’s pool – salt chlorinated and heated.

valuable life skill that will be a basis for recreation,

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School staff only have to supervise buses and changing rooms.

Studies have shown that children, who do continue their lessons year round, achieve better results than

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All staff are AUSTSWIM trained and qualified.

those who only attend intermittently. They are also fitter,

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G.A.C. school co-ordinator does all the grouping and

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stronger and better able to resist colds and flu’s over the winter months. Geelong Aquatic Centre provides

assessment of your children.

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NORTH GEELONG SECONDARY COLLEGE NORTH GEELONG Secondary College is a mid size single campus school that has a traditional classroom structure supported by an innovative curriculum. The school places high expectations on academic endeavour and student behaviour.

Scholarships are available in the following areas: Leadership,฀Community,฀Academic฀Excellence,฀Sporting฀ Excellence and The Arts.

Our community works and participates in a friendly and supportive environment that is underpinned by the values of Respect, Excellence, Achievement and Diversity. We support our students in the pursuit of academic excellence and in the development of a belief in self-worth, acceptance of others and a strong sense of community.

The฀ Select฀ Entry฀ Accelerated฀ Learning฀ Program฀ (SEAL)฀ at฀ North฀ Geelong฀ Secondary฀ College฀ provides฀ an opportunity for students to undertake learning experiences that are designed to meet the needs of high performing students; capable of outstanding academic achievement, who want to be challenged and who demonstrate high levels of task commitment.

Our students are privileged to enjoy: •฀ Learning฀areas฀equipped฀with฀the฀latest฀ICT฀facilities.฀ North Geelong Secondary College is an Apple school, with the latest Apple Macintosh laptops and iPads as well as Smart TVs and Smart Boards •฀ An฀extensive฀well-resourced฀library฀ •฀ Plentiful,฀state฀of฀the฀art฀sporting฀facilities฀ •฀ A฀ creative฀ art฀ and฀ technology฀ complex฀ which฀ caters for food technology, studio art, ceramics and woodwork.

Year 7 The transition from primary to secondary school is seamless for our year 7 students. Our transition program starts with North Geelong students and teachers visiting฀ primary฀ schools฀ from฀ grade฀ 3.฀ In฀ grade฀ 6฀ all฀ students are invited to the College early in the year for a ‘taste’ of secondary school and then later in the year there is a specialised two day program that allows students to develop new friendships and familiarise themselves with their new surroundings. Students start the secondary school year with confidence.

At year 7, students have a significant teacher who starts each day with them in home group and is also their English and Humanities teacher or Maths and Science teacher. This teacher plays a major role, supporting and dealing with pastoral care matters that may arise during the year. Students at year 7 have the majority of their classes in a specialised area.

An integral part of our transition program is the Year 7 camp. The camp experience allows students and staff to build positive relationships in a fun learning environment.

These relationships build trust that fosters unity, allowing students and teachers to work together in facilitating teaching and learning.

North Geelong Secondary College is proud to offer the following academic Programs.

Scholarships The Scholarship program promotes and recognises outstanding commitment by primary school students who have displayed a strong involvement in their school community. The College looks for exemplary young people who are exceptional in different areas and possess฀personal฀qualities฀and฀values฀that฀will฀contribute฀ to the life of North Geelong Secondary College.

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The Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program (SEAL)

Strive to Achieve Results (STAR) This฀ innovative฀ Literacy฀ and฀ Numeracy฀ program฀ is฀ unique฀ to฀ our฀ college฀ and฀ achieves฀ outstanding฀ results฀ for students in Year 7 to 9. The aim of the Strive To Achieve฀ Results฀ (STAR)฀ program฀ is฀ to฀ identify฀ students฀ with the potential to become our future ‘stars’. Using testing, data and teacher feedback we establish the student’s individual needs and tailor a program to develop, consolidate and nurture their skills.

Achieving Core Education (ACE) The฀ Achieving฀ Core฀ Education฀ (ACE)฀ program฀ aims฀ to improve the numeracy and literacy development of students who are experiencing learning problems or delays and, hence, not achieving their academic potential.

The program is a responsive small-group intervention that uses research-based instructional strategies to support the learning of persistently low-achieving middle school students so that they are more actively and successfully engaged in inclusive classroom settings.

To find out more about the outstanding opportunities offered by North Geelong Secondary College, a detailed information pack is available. Personalised school tours can be booked and you are invited to the Annual Open Night฀on฀Wednesday฀23rd฀March฀at฀6pm.฀ Please contact the College office on 03 5240 5800, email us at north.geelong.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au, like us on facebook at northgeelongsc or visit our website www.ngsc.vic.edu.au

STRIVE TO ACHIEVE

North Geelong Secondary College

Parent Information Night Wednesday 23rd March, 6pm Preliminary applications for Scholarships due: Friday 20th May SEAL Information Evening: Monday 2nd May Preliminary applications for SEAL due: Thursday 12th May SEAL Program Entrance Exam: Saturday 14th May

Features of our College - Traditional classroom structure - High expectations on academic endeavour and student behaviour - Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program (SEAL) - Scholarship Program in the areas of: Leadership, Academic, Sport, Community and Art - Cutting Edge iPad Program 6LJQL多FDQW 7UDQVLWLRQ 3URJUDP - Diverse, engaging curriculum - State of the art sporting facilities

For school tours please contact Mr. Mark Zahra - Transitions Leader 130 Separation Street, North Geelong, 3215 Ph: (03) 5240 5800 north.geelong.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au

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NGSC

OBERON HIGH SCHOOL

“Shape Your Future....

Go One Better”

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FULL SCHOLARSHIPS IN: • Academic Excellence • Leadership

• Sporting Excellence • Community (Good Citizenship)

OPEN NIGHT T Wednesday March 23rd 5.00pm for tours 6.30 for an information session

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LARA SECONDARY COLLEGE Realise your potential

LARA Secondary College provides educational opportunities for all students.

outstanding

Through international research and professional development we have adopted world’s best practice, ensuring that every student is supported to be their best and learn to their full potential in an environment where teachers are passionate about their work and their students.

We work closely with a range of expert consultants to ensure that we are always implementing the most effective means and methods to support every individual student. Our success in establishing a highly successful learning environment is underpinned by our strong commitment to provide a safe and secure community where all students are valued as individuals and are challenged to develop practical, highly useful and relevant work place skills.

Our progressive approach to curriculum development and student learning ensures that every student is able to experience a program that is specific to his or her ability level, with extra support or extension an important element of every classroom. It’s key that students understand what they’re taught, how they learn and through this are better able to learn more effectively.

In the adoption of a Professional Learning community framework we closely monitor individual student learning, and ensure students understand where and how they can continue to improve.

Our vision and direction is guided by our values of EXCELLENCE, TEAMWORK, COMMITMENT AND RESPECT. Our daily work is to support all students to live these values, realise their potential and have a highly successful pathway beyond secondary school.

We know that relationships between students and teachers have a large impact on student learning and our work.

We understand that students learn best when they relate well to their teachers, when they feel safe and secure.

In Year 7 & 8 we ensure that we minimise the number of teachers for each class enabling strong and positive relationships to be built. Our intensive pastoral care curriculum includes a structured program to support the development of individual self-esteem, confidence and persistence, as well as the essential ability to relate positively to others. We have a strong focus on the development of literacy and numeracy and in 2015 we saw growth in both numeracy and literacy from Year 7 to Year 9 above similar schools.

In Year 9 the curriculum centres around our awardwinning Connections Program – where one day a week students are engaged in personal challenges relating to the community or the environment In the senior years we offer a broad range of pathway opportunities including a unique “Central Studies” program at Year 10. This has resulted in our students reporting that their experience at school was in the top 10% of the state for Year 10 students since its implementation.

In 2015 all of our Year 12 VCE students who applied for tertiary studies were successful, with significant numbers of VCAL students successful in gaining apprenticeships.

At Lara Secondary College we pride ourselves on strong and positive relationships between staff and students and work with passion and enthusiasm to ensure that every student is the best they can possibly be.

Empowering Young People To Make A Difference.

Our Core Values: EXCELLENCE TEAMWORK COMMITMENT RESPECT At Lara Secondary College we offer: • An academic challenge for every student at their own ability level • An outstanding transition program from Year 6 to Year 7 • A strong emphasis on developing positive behaviours and student wellbeing • An innovative approach to teaching and learning • A strong focus on literacy and numeracy development • A highly successful iPad program in addition to embracing other rapidly evolving technologies • Extensive sport, camps and extra curricula opportunities • New and modern facilities creating an excellent learning environment • Enhanced learning opportunities (ELO) to extend and enrich in Year 7 and Year 8 • An emphasis on developing thinking skills and problem solving • Focus on individual strength and growth • A proven record in academic acceleration and broad pathways in senior years • Passionate and dedicated teachers across our school Information Evening on Monday March 21st. Meet the Principal and staff at 6.00pm in the Middle Years Centre with tours from 6.30pm. Join us on our Open Days or by appointment Open Days each Monday from March 7th 9.15 – 10.15 by appointment.

Visit our website: www.larasc.vic.edu.au and our facebook page www.facebook.com/ LaraSecondaryCollege Lyn Boyle Principal - Tania O’Callaghan/Faye Smith Assistant Principals

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St Joseph’s students are continuing a long history of your boys developing into Fine young men.

Teaching and learning at St Joseph’s is focused on the pursuit of excellence. Our extensive curriculum not only allows a student to pursue academic excellence, but aims to prepare him to take his place in a globalised world and contribute to it with compassion and integrity. In the tradition of Edmund Rice, students of all abilities are welcomed, cared for and nurtured to become their very best selves.

St Joseph’s College partners with Sacred Heart College and Clonard College to offer the broadest possible choices in our senior learning pathways for the Victorian CertiÀcate of Education (VCE). Our students can select a vocational pathway and are able to access a comprehensive range of Vocational, Education and Training (VET) certiÀcate courses at the Joseph Innovation Trade Training Centre and local training organisations.

Year 9 students study at our separate Westcourt Campus in Minerva Road.

Westcourt students enjoy a challenging and rich suite of subjects that prepare them for the rigour of senior school, and celebrates their worth as young men.

Students are encouraged at all year levels to provide and support those less fortunate on a local, national and international level. In doing so, they develop an appreciation of their lives and see the importance of compassion.

We believe all of our students, past and present, should have a sense of pride in being a part of our community.

Our College motto “Ad Alta Virtute” reminds our boys to ‘Strive for the Highest’ in all that they do.

Year 7 enrolments for 2017 are now open and will close on 20 May 2016.

Monday 21 March 2016 Register Online: www.sjc.vic.edu.au

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FRESHWATER CREEK STEINER SCHOOL AN inspired choice for your child...

FWCSS aims to provide a creative education of the

WOULD you like your child to be schooled in a genuinely nurturing environment? Freshwater Creek Steiner School is an independent school offering playgroups, kinder programs and primary school grades on a beautiful rural campus. The school is located just 15 minutes from Geelong and 10 minutes from Torquay, along Anglesea Road. Bounded by a thriving wetland and farmland, the children’s learning and play is enriched by the world of nature.

highest quality, supporting the children to develop clarity of thinking, sensitivity of feeling and strength of will. Come along to one of our Open Days and see why Steiner education is the fastest growing independent education movement in the world. For more information, please phone 03 5264 5077.

Steiner education offers a holistic, developmentally appropriate education; nurturing and balancing cognitive, socioemotional and physical development so that each child’s unique qualities may come to greater fulfillment. The curriculum is designed to engage the interests and abilities of the growing child – in playgroups and kindergarten through guided creative play and in primary school through experiential learning; fostering a life-long love of learning.

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Begin your journey...

Educating the whole child head, heart & hands Open days Wed 2 Mar, Wed 20 Apr, Wed 3 Aug Tours: 9.30am – 11.00am, 5.30pm – 7.00pm Spring Fair and Open Day Sat 22 October

& Kindergarten Inc

P: 5264 5077 E: school@fwcss.com.au (for tours outside these dates please phone 5264 5077)

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KINDERGARTEN ASSOCIATION

No Jab No Play at all GKA kindergartens in 2016 FAMILIES enrolling children in kindergarten this year must now provide proof of their child’s immunisations being up-to-date before enrolment can be confirmed.

Childhood Immunisation Register or an immunisation status certificate from a medical doctor or council immunisation service.

Under the Victorian Government’s new ‘no jab no play’ legislation, which came into effect from 1 January 2016, Geelong Kindergarten Association (GKA) and other approved providers are required to see evidence of each child’s immunisation status during the enrolment process.

This needs to be provided within the two months before the child starts kindergarten. Documentation such as a ‘homeopathic immunisation’ record or parent statutory declaration can’t be accepted.

“If we don’t sight an official immunisation record or medical exemption, we can’t proceed with enrolling the child in our kindergarten,” explained GKA Managing Director Tina Martin.

“Children enrolling in kindergarten must have had all the immunisations appropriate for their age. By four for example, they should be immunised against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella.

The only exception is where a doctor has determined and provided evidence the child can’t be vaccinated for medical reasons. Also, exemption can’t be granted on the grounds of conscientious objection.”

Under the legislation, families who received confirmation of enrolment before 1 January are not required to provide documentation to attend kindergarten in 2016.

For those enrolling after 1 January, GKA requires either an immunisation history statement from the Australian

Immunisation history statements can be requested at any time by contacting Medicare in person at a local service centre, or via: •฀ 1800฀653฀809 •฀ acir@medicareaustralia.gov.au •฀ ฀w ww.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/ medicare/medicare-online-accounts Parents experiencing difficulties accessing their child’s immunisation records should contact their local council for advice and assistance.

GKA is the approved provider of 22 kindergartens in the Geelong area and has a central enrolment register for its kindergarten (4-year-old) and pre-kinder (3-year-old)฀ programs.฀ More฀ information฀ is฀ available฀ at฀ www.gka.org.au฀ or฀ from฀ GKA฀ main฀ office฀ (1/2฀ Waratah฀ Street,฀Geelong฀West฀Ph.฀5273฀0200).

More information about childhood immunisation can be฀ found฀ at฀ http://www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation/ factsheets/schedule-victoria.htm

Remember to register your child for kindergarten

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February 1, 2015 – June 24, 2016

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February 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017

2019

February 1, 2017 – June 29, 2018

Kindergarten Enrolment Handbook and Kindergarten Registration form available at www.gka.org.au.

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PRIMARY SCHOOL Innovate Engage Excel AT CLIFTON SPRINGS Primary School we create a safe and friendly learning environment where students develop confidence and creativity. They are supported to set themselves challenging goals, focus on growth and experience success. Our high quality teaching and learning program provides students with the skills to become active community members and lifelong learners.

Visit during Education Week May 16 to 20, 2016 or book a tour with the Principal on 5251 3581 To avoid disappointment enrol early and start this wonderful journey with us.

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Our values of Respect, Responsibility, Empathy, Innovation and Excellence are the corner stones of our work and students, staff and the school community strive to reflect these in our every day actions and learning. With a current facilities upgrade in progress, our already modern teaching and learning spaces will be further enhanced to best support our individualised student learning program and rich culture of learning.

As a Kids Matter school we focus on the whole student which is why we enrol families, not just students, as we know for students to reach their full potential a strong home/school partnership is essential. Please contact the school to arrange an interview and school tour.

A Place to Shine

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A community of critical thinkers and innovative learners.

Address: 50 School Rd, Bellbrae, Victoria Phone: (03) 5261 2660 • www.bellbraeps.vic.edu.au 1215945-DJ11-16

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PRIMARY SCHOOL

We maintain a strong focus in the areas of Literacy and Numeracy BELL PARK NORTH is a well-established P-6 school servicing the Geelong suburb of Bell Park. We strongly believe that effective teaching and learning is essential to the ongoing development of all children in preparing them for their future. The teaching and learning philosophy of all staff is aligned to the specific needs of each student using multi-disciplinary approaches and preferred learning styles which reflect current and technological trends.

Our team of enthusiastic and dedicated teachers and support staff are committed to maintaining best practices for teaching and learning so that the best possible learning outcomes are achieved. We demonstrate our academic rigour and excellence which we instil in students by setting high expectations and delivering all learning experiences at a high standard. This encourages students to develop into self-disciplined, self-regulated, knowledgeable and independent learners. We have risen to the challenge of staying abreast of technological trends to maintain a whole school focus on ICT as a curriculum tool within the classroom to support children’s learning.

We maintain a strong focus on continuing to improve in the areas of Literacy and Numeracy and have been extremely proud of the growth children have been making. In 2015 our NAPLAN results showed that the growth children had made between Grades 3 and 5 in

the areas of Reading, Writing and Spelling were above the state means.

Our positive school based programs and learning and leadership opportunities assist students in becoming resilient and effective team members who are able to integrate and deal with all situations .

We are proud to be a KidsMatter and Healthy Achievement School where we support the mental and physical health and wellbeing of every member of our school community. Our ongoing commitment to the Peer Support Program is a testament to this.

At Bell Park North Primary School we applaud the commitment and dedication of each and every member of our school community whose dedication, hard work and support make our school the successful learning environment it is today.

• Open Day Wednesday 18th May; Tours 11.30am & 12.30pm • iPad program: Year 3 – 6 • Whole school Robotics program • Phys Ed/Fitness/Sport and Swimming programs • Kinder/Foundation (Prep) and Year 6/Year 7 transition programs • ‘Just Brass’ band program Principal: Anthea Lagadinos Bell Park North Primary School 16 – 26 Barton Street Bell Park

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Please ring 5283 1214. Or you are equally welcome to attend our ‘Open Afternoon’ on May 19th 2:30-3:30. Little River Primary School is very fortunate and very appreciative of the support provided by local community groups, local businesses and our families.

Little River Primary School, 21 Flinders St, Little River 3211 Phone: (03) 52831214 Fax: (03) 5283 1629 Email: little.river.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

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Situated in a peaceful, semi-rural environment Little River Primary School stands proudly as a modern and new learning environment for its 145 students.

The welfare of the each student is at the centre of all decisions made at Little River Primary School. Our fundamental moral purpose is to enable every student to reach their full academic, social, emotional and physical potential. We are a KIDSMATTER School.

The school community’s interest in the environment and healthy lifestyles has led to a strong focus on Science and Physical Education. Literacy and Numeracy remain high curriculum priorities and Little River Primary School is proud of its strong achievements in NAPLAN. A rigorous Indonesian language program is taught to all grade levels. You are very welcome to visit the school for a tour with the Principal, Pamela Heane.

Grovedale West Primary School provides an inclusive education for children who are deaf and hard of hearing to learn with their peers in the regular school and classroom. The deaf students come from suburbs across Geelong to attend the school.

The school hosts the Department of Education Primary Deaf Education Centre, providing additional specialised deaf education services for eligible children in the Geelong area. As such the school has excellent resources in addition to an innovative and engaging learning environment for all children.

The physical structure of the school includes large indoor and outdoor learning spaces and excellent technology resources. A Sound Field system to support hearing is fitted throughout the school.

The children begin their schooling in our very popular Prep Learning Centre and are nurtured by their teachers and specialist deaf educators. They may then select to continue their secondary education at nearby Grovedale College that also hosts an inclusive secondary Deaf Education centre. This supports a smooth transition for the students through their schooling.

The students engage in the core curriculum in addition to the Arts, Science and Physical education. The school places a strong focus on academic and personal development with the children building an understanding of the attributes of character, creativity, communication, citizenship, collaboration and critical thinking.

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The school provides the additional support of Teachers of the Deaf, Communication and Classroom Assistants, Speech Pathologists and is involved with the Victorian Deaf Education Institute and Hearing Australia. This ensures that the educational team have the most up to date knowledge and practice to maximise student learning.

The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden and Kid’s Kitchen are loved by our students and families and provide a broad range of real life learning experiences.

If you would like more information on the kind of support we provide for all children including those who are deaf or hard of hearing and the process for enrolment we invite you to contact the Principal Gretta Lynch on 52414774.

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Alphabetical Listing Of Primary Schools PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Alvie Consolidated Primary School Anakie Primary School Anglesea Primary School Ashby Primary School Bannockburn Primary School Barwon Heads Primary School Barwon Valley School Beeac Primary School Bellbrae Primary School Bell Park North Primary School Bellaire Primary School Belmont Primary School Chilwell Primary School Christ The King Catholic Primary School Ceres Primary School Clairvaux Catholic Primary School Clifton Springs Primary School Colac Primary School Colac South West Primary School Colac West Primary School Deans Marsh Primary School Drysdale Primary School Elliminyt Primary School Forrest Primary School Fyans Park Primary School Geelong East Primary School Geelong South Primary School Grovedale Primary School Grovedale West Primary School Hamlyn Banks Primary School Herne Hill Primary School Highton Primary School Holy Family Primary School Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Inverleigh Primary School Lara Lake Primary School Lara Primary School Leopold Primary School Lethbridge Primary School Little River Primary School Mandama Primary School Manifold Heights Primary School Meredith Primary School Montpellier Primary School Moolap Primary School Moriac Primary School Mount Duneed Regional Primary School Nazareth Catholic Primary School Newcomb Park Primary School Newtown Primary School Oberon Primary School Oberon South Primary School

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Ocean Grove Primary School Our Lady Star Of The Sea Primary School Point Lonsdale Primary School Portarlington Primary School Queenscliff Primary School Roslyn Primary School Rollins Primary School Sacred Heart Primary School Saint Aloysius Primary School Saint Anthony’s Primary School Saint Francis Xavier Primary School Saint Margaret’s Primary School Saint Mary’s Primary School Saint Patrick’s Primary School Saint Robert’s Primary School Saint Therese Primary School Saint Thomas Aquinas Primary School Saint Thomas Primary School Drysdale Shelford Primary School Surfside Primary School Tate Street Primary School Teesedale Primary School Wallington Primary Whittington Primary School Winchelsea Primary School

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MELBOURNE

FOOT, ANKLE AND WALKING CLINIC

Special interest in growth and development of children AT the Melbourne Foot, Ankle and Walking Clinics, we specialise in treating conditions of the lower limb, with a special interest in the growth and development of children. With children we assess for flat feet, pigeon toeing, out toeing, growing pains, heel pain (Sever’s disease), knee pain, including Osgood-Shlatter disease and walking anomalies that can lead to clumsiness and tripping over.

We use a range of different modalities to treat these conditions. We are not limited to children and treat adults and elite sporting people with similar conditions of the feet, ankles, shins, knees, hips and lower back.

cause of their or your pain. If the feet are not aligned correctly it can put excessive strain on other joints of the body.

Helping children, adults and the elite, we treat conditions such as Plantar fasciitis (pain in the arch of the foot), heel spurs, metatarsalgia (pain in the ball of the foot), growing pains in children, knock knees, pigeon toed, out toed, shin splints, knee pain, chronic hip and lower back pain.

To make an appointment today please phone our head office in Blackburn on 9878 4566.

Lauren Jackson, WNBA’s Most Valuable player in the American Woman’s basketball league who has been flying to Melbourne for treatment. She led the Australian OAPLS to win their first World Championship in Women’s Basketball.

During your first assessment you will experience a thorough examination of you or your child’s alignment.

We will assess to ensure the feet, ankles, knees, hips and lower back are positioned and aligned correctly.

This examination will include measurements using specialised instruments which form the basis for comparison as things improve.

They/you will be assessed lying, standing and walking, giving us the best chance of finding and treating the

ASHBY PRIMARY SCHOOL

We aim to create a culture that provides individualised learning opportunities and focuses on individual growth and development.

We provide quality learning programs in all curriculum areas to cater for the individual needs of a diverse range of students.

Visual Arts, Performing Arts, German and Physical Education programs are implemented with qualified specialist teachers. A strong commitment to the development and integration of Information and Communication Technologies across the curriculum further combine to provide exciting and flexible learning programs.

We provide a creative environment for students, teachers, parents and the wider community where students are equipped with the social, emotional, and academic skills necessary to become successful and valued members of society.

If you would like to take a tour of our school, please contact Kate or Jenny to make an appointment.

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“We’ve been part of the wonderful Ashby community for 4 years and we love everything about it, from the dedicated teachers to the great school grounds and the opportunities it provides our children”.

Pictured: Meg Bone (Principal), Kathleen, Mother of Nate (Grade 3) and Jake (Prep).

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Ashby is one of Geelong’s oldest schools, recently celebrating 140 years of operation. Set in a historical building, the school has two ovals, creative fantasy playgrounds and a community vegetable garden. With an overall focus on sustainability, our school motto is ‘strive to excel’. Our school community strives to develop a safe, caring and inclusive environment where mutual respect and the pursuit of personal excellence form the basis of life-long learning. We promote and live by the following behaviours through the school mascot T.E.R.R.I: Thinking, Enjoyment, Respect, Resilience and Including.

MARCUS OLDHAM COLLEGE International Focus at Marcus Oldham ATTRACTING students from across Australia, Marcus Oldham also welcomes international students who wish to study at the business management college at Waurn Ponds. Courses include degree or diploma programs in agriculture and agribusiness, as well as the one-year Diploma of Equine Management which teaches the business skills, training and horse husbandry knowledge needed to excel in the equine industry whether equestrian or racing and breeding.

Principal, Dr Simon Livingstone, said, “Our Equine Program is recognised by the equine industry as one of the best. Lecture room tuition is balanced with local, interstate and international study tours which expose students to the many facets of the equestrian and racing businesses. Through these tours, students build a valuable network of industry contacts which prepares them well for their career progression.”

Marcus Oldham graduate, Dom Rhoden from St Arnaud Victoria, started a Civil Engineering degree but stopped after a year to follow his racing industry dream. He won the $10,000 Australian Stud Book Scholarship to study in 2014, and was awarded the Marcus Oldham International Stud Management Award (UK) to work at the historic

Lanwades Stud at Newmarket in Cambridgeshire England and at St Simon Stud at Staffordstown in County Meath Ireland in 2015. He worked in all departments including broodmares, foals, covering barn, yearling preparation, attending Goff and Tattersalls yearlings’ sales, Fairyhouse Racecourse and enjoyed many more career enhancing opportunities.

Thrilled with his overseas experiences, Dom said, “It wouldn’t have been possible without my tertiary qualification and studying at Marcus Oldham.

Education gives you knowledge, skills and an advantage when applying for the good jobs. The Marcus Oldham course is so good if you enjoy horse racing, as you get the chance to learn about your passion.”

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GEELONG BAPTIST COLLEGE The College strives to inspire high academic achievement ...

The College provides positive and engaging learning experiences that have been developed within a Christian framework of values and beliefs.

Through the development of an inclusive, nurturing and challenging environment, the College strives to inspire high academic achievement, genuine ambition and foster each student’s individual potential; personally and academically.

Our dedicated staff works diligently to develop and deliver an inclusive curriculum that addresses learning that is meaningful, engaging and relevant.

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Teachers encourage and challenge students to: •฀ take฀responsibility฀for฀their฀own฀learning฀ •฀ develop฀independent฀and฀group฀learning฀skills •฀ take฀risks฀without฀fear฀of฀failure฀ •฀ pursue฀excellence฀฀ •฀ put฀into฀practice฀those฀things฀that฀they฀have฀learned฀฀ •฀ engage,฀explore,฀explain,฀elaborate฀and฀evaluate •฀ achieve฀their฀potential.฀

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GROSSEK’S VIEW Domestic violence scores highly on student achievement.

I WAS reading a piece in the Sunday Age on domestic violence by Annabel Crabb, host of ABC’s television program Kitchen Cabinet recently. It reminded me of how entrapped in the consequences of domestic violence are our schools. In reflecting on her early days as a print journalist in Adelaide, Crabb noted that domestic violence was one of those issues from which journalists steered clear and on which very little was reported. It was a virtual taboo topic and the silence did nothing but inadvertently contribute to domestic violence continuing on its horrific way. Thankfully, times are changing, albeit too late for those past victims, the vast majority of who are women.

Annabel Crabb’s message is close to home in my profession, teaching. I wouldn’t think there’s a teacher around who hasn’t taught a child belonging to a family trashed by domestic violence and all too frequently masked by the reasons outlined in Annabel Crabb’s piece. Mandatory reporting is required of teachers, but only in cases where children are the direct victim of abuse, not the mother. Children become collateral damage; the consequences can be devastating and we see that in our schools all too often.

I recall two contrasting examples of domestic violence involving families of children that attended schools in which I worked more than thirty years ago. There were many more, suffice to say. Both tell a sorry tale, all the sorrier because they could be stories of today.

The first involved an eleven year old boy when I was still teaching. Let’s call him John. He came to my grade 6 the same year in which I was appointed to his school. I say his school, because from what I could gather, school was about the only place in his life that afforded him relief from the torture that was his home. I was told by my principal that John could only be placed in a grade with a male teacher because he had an almost pathological resentment of women. He had attempted to stab a female teacher the year before with a sharp pencil when she had blocked his exit as he attempted to escape from the classroom.

You see, John’s parents had separated, but not before John had seen his father brutally assault his mother with a large piece of wood. This left him a smouldering, withdrawn child, one who was very bright but could just as easily rip up his work and refuse to engage in classroom activities. NAPLAN wasn’t around then, and just as well, for it would have told us nothing about the challenges facing John, his mother and his school. He told me once that he hated his mother but wouldn’t elaborate. I shouldn’t have been surprised. Recent research provides a damning picture, one in which underlying attitudes too often still find reasons to excuse males for inflicting domestic violence on their female partners.

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Some years later, in role as principal of a small inner suburban primary school, I took it upon myself to try to help a parent who one day dropped her terrified children off at school, her face black and blue. We sat and chatted over coffee in the community room and her tale of woe was gut wrenching. Her husband had recently been released from prison following a stint behind bars for breaking restraining orders for previous beatings he had given her. He promptly broke into her house the night before, raped her and warned her not to go to the police or next time she wouldn’t be so lucky! Her view was that the Court Orders against her husband weren’t worth the paper on which they were written. Nothing I said could sway her to even consider reporting her husband’s latest attack on her to the police. She said she’d chance the odds that he might go away. Of course he didn’t.

For too long our politicians have been obsessed with judging schools on how well their students score on national tests in literacy and numeracy. Important as they are, safe homes for children are more important and that means that the momentum now being created in dealing with domestic violence cannot be derailed.

To that end, our state government, in heralding its commitment to making Victoria the Education State is to be commended for its focus on “the whole child” in its new curriculum. Let’s never forget that the whole child means their physical, psychological, social and academic development. Schools can do a lot, but not enough. Let’s not look for quick non-fix solutions like more training for teachers. A whole of society approach is what is required to tackle domestic violence. Making mums safe in their homes is a great first step in developing the “whole child”.

Henry Grossek, Berwick Lodge Primary School principal hosts Viewpoints on Casey Radio 97.7FM on Fridays between 9.00am and 11.00am. www.caseyradio.com.au

St Francis Xavier School 143 Bacchus Marsh Road, Corio Ph. 5275 1974

Partnerships for Learning

M usic for Music the So Soul F Faith for the Journey y Wellbeing for Life OPEN SCHOOL TOURS Wednesday 4th May, 2016 9:30am & 6:30pm or earlier by appointment.

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GROWING IN EVERY WAY Looking out for others and working towards the greater good ENROLMENT figures, student achievement results and wellbeing reports all point to a flourishing future for Catholic education. In the last five years, 10 new schools opened their doors to Catholic learning and teaching and that growth is set to double in the next decade with 19 schools to open by 2025.

government school’. Importantly the research proved the ATAR advantage exists for all Catholic students, not just high performers.

Personal growth and wellbeing is another area of high achievement within the Catholic system.

Last year’s Household, Income and Labour Dynamics Australia (HILDA) report – widely acknowledged as a comprehensive insight into everyday Australia – reported a low prevalence of bullying in Catholic schools.

Total enrolments in Victoria’s 493 Catholic primary and secondary schools climbed to 207,000 in 2015, and will extend beyond 210,000 this year.

“The fact that our new strategic plan includes a provision for 14 primary and five secondary schools in and around Melbourne and Geelong in such a short time is a sense of great pride for everyone involved in Catholic education,” Executive Director Stephen Elder said.

Eighty five per cent of Catholic secondary students reported never experiencing bullying, a figure that reinforces internal data indicating a decline in Catholic school bullying and provides positive reinforcement of the many programs aimed at creating zero-bullyingenvironments.

“Our aim is to provide a values-based school education for every Catholic family that chooses one, and that means our planning department is very busy right now,” Mr Elder said.

“Looking out for others and working towards the greater good are two of the most important values of a Catholic education,” Mr Elder said.

Those plans revolve around a concept of ‘overarching social hubs’ that directly connect schools with kindergartens and early learning centres, community services, health, sport and local business.

“We instill a richer and fuller understanding of social and moral values and know that fuels the desire to take action and leadership, and help make the world a better place.”

“We are committed to the notion that a co-ordinated, community based approach is the best way to build new facilities and, in turn, provide school choice for parents,” Mr Elder explained.

CATHOLIC SCHOOL GROWTH BY 2025 Proposed new Catholic •฀ Merrifield West Primary Schools •฀ Bannockburn •฀ Wallan •฀ Docklands/ •฀ Craigieburn Fishermans Bend •฀ Torquay North Proposed new Catholic •฀ Wollert Secondary Schools •฀ Diggers Rest •฀ Armstrong Creek •฀ Melton South

Long standing academic achievement is one of the main reasons for the appeal and popularity of Catholic schools. And once again 2015 testing produced outstanding results.

On average across all NAPLAN year levels (Years 3, 5, 7 and 9), Victorian Catholic education excelled. Ninety eight per cent of students posted results at or above national minimum standards (NMS) in both numeracy and reading, while 96 per cent registered at or above NMS in spelling, writing and grammar and punctuation.

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CHRIST THE KING PRIMARY SCHOOL 79 Wilsons Road, Newcomb Christ is the key

Christ the King prides itself on the welcoming and supportive community that has developed over the last 50 years. As a Christ centered school, we celebrate the uniqueness and dignity of each person and work together to create a caring community where the needs of all are respected.

Our dedicated and innovative teaching staff work collaboratively to provide a high quality personalized learning environment that nurtures, develops and challenges students to reach their full potential.

In addition to the core learning areas of Religious Education, English and Mathematics, the Arts program (music, choir, drama, visual arts) provides opportunities for students to think and work creatively. The specialist Science program helps the students to learn about how the world works, whilst the Italian program helps students to learn about the world through language and culture.

Prep Enrolment Day April 27th 11:30 am Prep Enrolment Evening May 4th 7 pm Principal – Mrs. Josephine Blackley jblackley@ctknewcomb.catholic.edu.au 03-5248 1093 1215794-KC11-16

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INTACT AT INTACT Australia, you will find all you need to know about Routine Infant Circumcision (RIC) and the male prepuce a.k.a. the foreskin. We provide researched based information and are part of a growing global society that believe all sexes have the right to their own body; female, male and intersex; infants, children and adults. We all have our own rights to bodily integrity and they should be respected by everyone. Although we are against Routine Infant Circumcision, we are not against medically necessary circumcision where all other options have been exhausted and we are not against an informed adult who might want it done for himself.

We keep our website as up to date as possible, relevant and have regular blogs on all things foreskin and RIC related. Here you will find information on structure, purpose and function of the foreskin, the history of circumcision and why it was introduced into the western industrialised world, various religious aspects, as well as care of an intact penis, which is basically, never retract, just leave it alone. We discuss the alleged health benefits of circumcision and put these arguments into perspective, when we are presented with the facts and dismiss the myths, we can see that circumcision has no real health benefit. This is confirmed by statements from medical organisations across the world: Australia “The foreskin has a functional role, circumcision is nontherapeutic and the infant is unable to consent. After reviewing the current available evidence, the RACP believes that the frequency of diseases modifiable by circumcision and the complication rates do not warrant routine infant circumcision in Australia and New Zealand.”

– The Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 2010.

Finland “There are no medical reasons to perform circumcision on healthy infants. Circumcision is not a disease treatment or health promotion and is therefore not part of the Finnish health care system.” – Finnish Medical Association, 2004.

Holland “Non-therapeutic circumcision of male minors is a violation of children’s rights to autonomy and physical integrity. Circumcision can cause complications – bleeding, infection, urethral stricture and panic attacks

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are particularly common. KNMG is therefore urging a strong policy of deterrence to circumcision.” – Royal Dutch Medical Association, 2010.

Statements from more medical organisations can be seen on our website.

When it comes to circumcision, many people know very little about the body part being excised. The male foreskin is the flexible double layered sheath of specialised skin that covers and protects the glans (or head) of the penis. The foreskin is an integral and important part of the skin system of the penis and is more than just skin.

It is a complex and sophisticated structure with many unique properties, it is a highly mobile and an amazingly designed organ composed of an intricate web of blood vessels, muscle and nerves. In fact the foreskin contains about 240 feet of nerve fibres and tens of thousands of specialised erotogenic nerve endings, it is the primary sensory organ of the body.

The foreskin also has many functions that include protection of the glans, keeping it sensitive and protecting the urethral opening from contaminants. The foreskin has self-cleaning functions much like the eyelids that keep the eyes moist and self cleaned, the foreskin of a child is self cleaning, meaning that it is not necessary to clean underneath the foreskin, in fact this will do a great deal of harm. The foreskin provides immunological protection, glands in the foreskin produce antibacterial and antiviral proteins such as Lysozyme. Plasma cells in the foreskin’s mucosal lining secrete immunoglobulins, antibodies that defend against infection. This natural protective function has been destroyed in circumcised males.

The foreskin has erogenous sensitivity, the five most sensitive, erogenous and pleasurable areas of the penis are on the foreskin. The most sensitive areas being the ridged band at the very tip of the foreskin, the frenulum and the frenulum delta area. Circumcision diminishes sexual sensation and pleasure by up to eighty percent.

Many sensitivity studies have shown how great a loss there is when one is circumcised.

We must respect our children’s right to their whole body, the foreskin is a natural and integral part of the penis. It is neither moral or ethical to cut off a part of someone else’s genitals without that person’s competent and fully informed consent. Since it is the child who must bear the consequences, circumcision violates his legal rights. We all have a right to decide what happens to our bodies, including our genitals. Please let your child decide for himself when he is older if he wants to modify his body or not. It’s his body.

For more information on this topic, please visit our website or message us at intactaus@gmail.com or on facebook.com/IntactAus

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NARANA ABORIGINAL CULTURAL CENTRE GEELONG’S Award Winning Aboriginal Cultural Centre is a significant attraction situated on Wathaurong Country on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, offering visitors programs.

Cultural programs are delivered to a widely varied client base as a specialist destination for School Excursion groups onsite at Narana or via our popular Incursion Program into schools.

Narana means ‘listening & learning’, but it is a deep, deep listening in which you take in and live out. It’s a listening and learning for life.

The cultural program experience includes plenty of ‘hands on participation’, and is not just viewing, but actually sharing in the richness of the Australian Aboriginal cultural background.

We seek to build understanding of Aboriginal history and culture in a welcoming, friendly and relaxed atmosphere, through personal interaction with groups, and individuals from all community backgrounds.

Nestled amongst native trees, walkways & gardens Narana’s Cultural Display & Performance building, Art Gallery, Café Narana & Retail Outlet provide the perfect learning environment.

Cultural Education programs are delivered by Aboriginal staff who will fill your mind with the wonders of Australia’s Indigenous Culture, connection to the land, spirituality, laws, cultural designs, Dreaming stories and more.

Programs can be developed to suit the interests of visitors to the centre, whether they are primary school children attending our popular School Holiday programs or business people on ‘time out’ from a conference.

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Activities are designed to promote group participation, develop social interaction as well as learning in an engaging and creative environment in both classroom & outdoor settings; taking advantage of Narana’s immersive native gardens, walkways, playground and resident emus & wallabies.

•฀฀Narana฀ is฀ a฀ non-profit฀ organisation฀ dedicated฀ to฀ developing better community awareness of Aboriginal culture •฀฀Programs฀ run฀ from฀ Monday฀ to฀ Friday฀ between฀ 9am – 5pm (or Saturday by prior arrangement ) •฀฀Programs฀can฀be฀tailored฀to฀suit฀large฀groups,฀however฀ a minimum of 15 people is preferable.

•฀฀Group฀bookings฀are฀essential.

•฀฀Please฀ contact฀ us฀ to฀ discuss฀ your฀ program฀ requirements so we can tailor a program to suit your group’s educational needs & objectives.

“LISTEN & LEARN” EXCURSIONS Book your school group into Narana today to immerse in the full Narana Experience!

Programs are tailored to suit specific age groups from Kindergarten, Primary & Secondary school to meet specific learning objectives.

All Presentations compliment AusVELS F-10 Victorian Curriculum by all grade levels.

INCURSIONS Why not let Narana’s Cultural Educators visit your school to deliver Cultural Education programs in a familiar class room based learning environment All Presentations compliment AusVELS F-10 Victorian Curriculum by all grade levels.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Narana offers Teachers & Businesses professional development & training opportunities focusing on Aboriginal Culture including workshops covering Diversity & Cultural Appropriateness in the workplace.

Tuesday 29th March - Friday 8th April 2016.

Featuring a brand new All day program running during school holidays.

Monday to Friday from 9:15am – 4:15pm.

Program includes fun activities for Children including Boomerang Painting & Throwing, Weaving, Arts & Crafts and Back To Basics Games.

Bookings are essential as places are limited.

Group Bookings are essential For more information please contact:

Trudy Cooper or Nikayla Bamblett trudy@narana.com.au

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nikayla@narana.com.au

NARANA ABORIGINAL CULTURAL CENTRE 410 Surfcoast Hwy, Grovedale VIC 3216 Ph: 5241 5700 www.narana.com.au

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Dyslexia diagnosis gives parents and child a sense of direction WHEN Mary’s* son was diagnosed with dyslexia in Grade 2, she knew there was a long process ahead of them.

But thanks to the wonderful staff at Caulfield Grammar School, her son is now thriving and his self-confidence has boomed.

Mary said the diagnosis several years ago gave her and her husband a sense of understanding as to why their son had been struggling to read and write in school.

“It gave us a sense of direction,” Mary said.

“Dyslexia covers a wide range of learning difficulties, and can affect different children in different ways. From the word go he struggled to recognise letters and write his name.”

Mary said her son was tested for a number of different issues, but it was when they saw a child psychologist that the diagnosis occurred. Since then, she and her husband, as well as the staff at Caulfield Grammar School have been working closely with him to improve academically and gain self-confidence.

“He was too young to understand anything about dyslexia when he was first diagnosed, but we have always been honest with him about it,” she said.

“It was only when he was in about Grade 4 that he started to realise he had learning difficulties. We told him he had dyslexia and had to work harder than most of his peers.”

School set up support programs to help him,” she said.

“He was offered the reading recovery program, which is usually only offered to older people, and he persisted with that until the end of Grade 4 or 5. Even then he had English support.”

Mary said that due to the diagnosis, and needing extra support, her son’s confidence suffered in primary school and took an even bigger hit before he made the transition to secondary school.

“He went into (secondary school) terrified because suddenly he was leaving a class of 50 kids to enter a class of 180 kids. He didn’t know where he would be in the pecking order or how he would cope. It was a big change, let alone when you also have to struggle with dyslexia,” she said.

“He started off on a bit of a back foot, failing his first maths test. But he had a fabulous teacher who put in place a whole range of programs to help him, and before long, he worked out he could do it. He has gone from being a student where he had to be supported, to now being able to get A’s on his own. It’s huge for his confidence.”

Mary said that while her son was thriving in school, he still had to put in a lot of hard work and dedication.

“It’s a long process,” she said.

“He can’t be too relaxed about his school work. He knows he has to put in a lot of hard yards.

Mary’s son is now in Grade 8 and is now thriving thanks to encouragement from his family and support programs at the school.

“It’s heartbreaking as a parent to see your child struggle but he’s doing so well now. He’s even started to read for his own enjoyment. It’s fabulous to see.”

“As soon as the diagnosis was made, Caulfield Grammar

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ARTHUR REED PHOTOS The Second Generation, Family Owned Business Is Located In Grovedale.

ARTHUR Reed Photos has been capturing treasured memories for families in Geelong for over 50 years and with recent new investments in the latest technology is set to be continuing on for many more.

The second generation, family owned business is located in Grovedale and operates with 90 plus staff in the busiest times. Recent investments in imaging technology now top the $1M mark and are setting up the future of this long standing leader in the school photo industry.

General Manager Jason Butcher said that although the core business of providing class groups and portraits to families has remained the same, new and evolving technology has extended the range and quality of products possible.

“Data integrated imaging systems and software have increased our ability to provide customised products to schools which are also individualised to students.

Photobooks which provide a photo record for a student, all in a booklet format are increasingly popular with families,” he said.

“Schools also rely on administration tools such as student image databases, ID cards and student directories – we can provide them all. Our IT department has become instrumental to our development, writing unique software for our use and making sure we have the best technology and support. Our recent purchase of a Canon Dream Labo 5000 has dramatically increased

our capacity and also the quality of the products we’re able to supply to our customers.

“The Dream Labo uses accelerated one-pass printing technology and produces up to 1180, 25x20cm prints per hour. Along with two Fuji Xerox booklet printers, the capacity of the business has increased dramatically.

Staff have undergone training in the new technology and are excited by the results. It’s just another example of our ability to produce all of our products in our own laboratory which means we can control every aspect of manufacture,” said Mr Butcher.

Arthur Reed Photos operates from purpose built facilities in Grovedale with over 90 staff in areas including photography, production, despatch and administration.

Staff come from all over the Geelong region with many of the employees having been with the company for between 10 and 20 years, some even longer.

They are the only Geelong school photo provider that actually manufactures in Geelong, supporting the local community with investment and employment.

From humble beginnings in 1960 in a small studio in Malop Street, Geelong, offering commercial, wedding and portrait photography, Arthur Reed Photos has grown to become a leader in the school photo industry in Victoria taking annual photographs of over 250,000 students. It provides photographic services to Schools, Universities and Pre-schools across the state.

BENEFITS TO BEING HOSPITALITY READY Karingal Training is now offering students a Hospitality Ready program, a ‘one stop shop’ in preparation for entering a career in the hospitality industry.

The program, designed for participants seeking to be job ready for employment in hospitality, covers a range of food and beverage service skills and important licences. Run over five days, the program includes Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA), Responsible Service of Gaming (RSG), Food and Beverage Service, Barista Training, Food Safety Hygiene, Point of Sale and Customer Service training.

Upon successful completion participants will receive accredited units giving them an advantage when applying for employment within pubs, clubs, restaurants, cafés, catering and hotel industry.

Maxwell presents his coffee to Shane, Karingal Hospitality Ready Trainer “Karingal Training responded to a need from our students in developing the Hospitality Ready program late last year”, said Brett Cassar, Karingal Training Manager. “We’ve had a wonderful response to the program, as it provides a simpler pathway for employment into a growing industry within the Geelong region”.

CERTIFICATE HELPS FULFIL A MUM’S DESIRE Lisa Kimpton is a single Mum of four children who enjoys interacting with people and wanted to take on a more caring role in her work. She heard about Karingal Training’s Certificate II in Community Services and thought this would be the ideal career for her.

Feeling inspired through the course, Lisa applied for and was granted a 12 month traineeship position with the City Of Greater Geelong helping the elderly and people with a disability. The traineeship offers 15-20 hours of paid work per week and continued education in the Community Services sector.

work or volunteer in residential facilities or in community services,” said Brett Cassar, Karingal Training Manager.

“It provides a pathway into further education and prepares graduates for work in children’s services, aged care, mental health, disability support and home help,” he said.

“When I leave their home, I know my clients appreciate me being there, even if it’s just for a chat,” said Lisa. “I feel like I have a sense of purpose by contributing and helping people each day, it’s a wonderful feeling.”

The certificate II in Community Services offered by Karingal Training, provides a nationally recognised, industry accepted entry-level qualification into community services. This qualification provides participants with the perfect introduction to the community services industry with modules focussing on supporting community service organisations and resources and working with people with a disability, mental illness and disadvantaged youth.

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Lisa participating in the Certificate II in Community Services course with Karingal Training.

Contents Alphabetical Listing Of Primary Schools.................................................................................................24 & 25 Arthur Reed Photos – A Family Owned Business .......................................................................................... 41 Ashby Primary School ..................................................................................................................................... 26 Bell Park North Primary School ...................................................................................................................... 22 Bellbrae Primary School.................................................................................................................................. 21 Braces’n’Faces........................................................................................................................................38 & 39 Career Case Studies ....................................................................................................................................... 42 CEO Melbourne ............................................................................................................................................... 32 Christ The King Primary School ...................................................................................................................... 33 Christian College ......................................................................................................................................... 8 & 9 Clifton Springs Primary School ....................................................................................................................... 21 Freshwater Creek Steiner School ................................................................................................................... 19 Geelong Aquatic Centre ..........................................................................................................................10 & 11 Geelong Baptist College .........................................................................................................................28 & 29 Geelong College ..........................................................................................................................................6 & 7 Geelong Kindergarten Association ................................................................................................................ 20 Geelong Performing Arts Centre ...................................................................................................... Front, 2 & 3 Grossek’s View ................................................................................................................................................ 30 Grovedale West Primary School ..................................................................................................................... 23 Intact Australia ........................................................................................................................................34 & 35 Lara Secondary College ...........................................................................................................................16 &17 Little River Primary School .............................................................................................................................. 23 Marcus Oldham College.................................................................................................................................. 27 Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre ..........................................................................................................36 & 37 Noone Image Wear...................................................................................................................................... Back North Geelong Secondary College .........................................................................................................12 & 13 Oberon High School ................................................................................................................................14 & 15 Spend A Day With Thomas ............................................................................................................................. 23 St Francis Xavier School ................................................................................................................................ 31 St Ignatius College ......................................................................................................................................4 & 5 St Joseph’s College ........................................................................................................................................ 18 Wilson Medical ................................................................................................................................................ 26 Working Through Tangle Of Words ................................................................................................................. 40

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