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ISSUE 3 • 2017

Photo provided with the compliments of St Monica’s College, Epping.

For further information refer to pages 2-3 & 70-71.

ST MONICA’S COLLEGE, EPPING “Co-education at its best” We are committed to the provision of high quality and contemporary Catholic Education. As a School of Educational Enterprise we prepare students to contribute positively to society.

Enrolment applications are now being taken for Year 7, 2019.

Morning Tea with the Principal

JUNIOR CAMPUS Years 7 – 9 400 Dalton Road Epping, Victoria 3076

SENIOR CAMPUS Years 10 – 12 16 Davisson Street Epping, Victoria 3076

Phone: 03 9409 8800 Fax: 03 9408 7531 Email: admin@stmonicas-epping.com Website: www.stmonicas-epping.com

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Morning Tea with the Principal (College tours of the Junior Campus) are held regularly throughout the year during school time. This is an excellent opportunity to see our College at work. Bookings are essential. For tour dates, bookings and further information about enrolment please contact the College Registrar on 9409 8800 or email registrar@stmonicas-epping.com Book online at www.stmonicas-epping.com/mtwtp

St Monica’s College, Epping ST MONICA’S College, Epping was established in 1964 as a girls’ school. This served a specific purpose at that time. In the 1970’s the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, local clergy and parishioners saw a real need for boys’ Catholic Education thus in 1978 St Monica’s College, Epping proudly became coeducational. Our school has flourished ever since.

In all of our local Primary schools (Government and Catholic) coeducation is offered. In all tertiary institutions (universities and TAFES etc.) coeducation is the only way education is provided. I argue that all education is delivered at its best through coeducation.

Why? There are many reasons why I contend that the coeducation choice Monican parents have made for their children is the right one.

Being together throughout the day, feelings of comradeship and friendships develop in a natural way between girls and boys. This mutual feeling and uplifting experiences are inherently valuable to the fully rounded person. These friendships emerge through shared experiences in classrooms, from participating in shared activities outside the formal curriculum, and through shared membership in clubs and teams.

Coeducation assists significantly in breaking down sexist attitudes in both genders. Boys and girls learn in a natural classroom environment, not sheltered away from each other, and in this normal way appropriate respect ought to develop between the genders. In the coeducational classroom, both female and male perspectives are explored, thus greater understanding between the sexes, more consideration of points of view, and increased development of individuals both intellectually and socially.

Truly, coeducation reflects 100% the diversity of society.

Coeducation, in other words, IS the real world. Accordingly, students are better prepared to enter the workforce, more capable

of coping in post-secondary educational institutions, and more confident to involve themselves in discussions and activities with the opposite sex. Of course they are because they have mixed and grown up with the opposite sex from kindergarten years.

I believe that girls are more confident to express their views on all manner of things in their daily life in a coeducational College and exactly the same applies to boys. Students feel comfortable in whom they are and the chances are many to develop healthy and positive attitudes and self-image. Let us hope that this in turn reduces harassment and bullying.

Coeducation is popular throughout the world and a chief reason for this is that it allows for greater socialization, wider diversity of experiences and fewer gender stereotypes for young people. This can only be healthy, good, and most desirable. It could be stated that collaboration between the sexes, not separation, fosters equality. In a coeducational setting, students are exposed to both male and female role models, students learn to lead the opposite sex in all types of situations, and finding a group of friends to match up with is easier.

There are myths associated with coeducation just as there are with single sex education. These should all be dispelled as we come down to the one, most critical reality - humans live in a coeducational world and consequently enjoying the coeducation experience in school years should form a holistic person, confident and wise.

Brian E. Hanley College Principal

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Aitken College YEAR 7 is a major intake point at Aitken College and the beginning of an exciting learning journey in the secondary school. The most recent curriculum development has been in Technology; classes move through a year-long program covering Design, Digital and Food Technologies.

Design Technology introduces the design process and the principles used in product design. After researching and developing a brief, students use Adobe Illustrator software tools to create their design, send it to a laser cutter to produce the finished product and finally evaluate it and self-assess.

They are excited by coding and understand the benefits of being able to create rather than consume.

Digital Technology is truly 21st century learning and introduces students to computational thinking, coding and robotics; these skills are then applied to real-world problems. Using their iPads, students learn basic coding; they then expand and apply their skills towards complex game creation. Robotics introduces the students to design and coding in order to solve problems involving driverless cars; these skills are then applied more widely. “Our students are well-equipped to deal responsibly with the challenges provided by technology and to use it to their advantage” says Head

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of Digital Technology Jayne Boon. “They are excited by coding and understand the benefits of being able to create rather than consume.”

Food Technology at Aitken College has provided an exciting and tasty addition to the curriculum menu and has enabled students to bring produce from the College’s vegetable gardens and farm to the table. The Food Technology centre features fifteen modern kitchen stations, each with a wide screen television to display demonstrations from the central teacher’s bench. Year 7 students learn basic kitchen and cooking skills and apply these to the design and production of creative and nutritious breakfast options.

College Principal Josie Crisara says “We believe that food technology is an important life skill – understanding where food comes from and how to use it to prepare meals that are nutritious and enjoyable to eat”.

Aitken students can continue the study of Design, Digital and Food Technologies into Years 9 and 10 and beyond to VCE subjects.

CAD (Computer Aided Design), 3D printing, advanced programming languages and VCE Food & Technology are all available at higher levels.

OPEN EVENING Tuesday 31 October from 4pm to 7pm Speak with Senior Staff, take a College tour and enjoy the exhibition of student art and design work, twilight music performances and gourmet BBQ food on sale.

Limited places are available at some year levels in 2018. Early application for Prep and Year 7 entry in 2019, 2020 and beyond is advised as waiting lists apply. Please Contact the Registrar on 9333 1866 for enrolment information.

Aitken College is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational independent school providing a quality education in a caring and supportive community, emphasising academic achievement, creativity, environmental responsibility and service. The early years emphasise literacy and numeracy, leading to core studies in English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Technology (Design, Digital and Food), Physical Education and Indonesian and an elective program including Performing Arts, Visual Art and Commerce. Senior students undertake VCE or VCAL programs, study skills and personalised careers education. Most Year 12 graduates move on to a broad range of University courses. Religion & Values Education is complemented by a weekly Chapel Service. Students can access welfare support, the Learning Centre for special needs and a wide range of co-curricular activities including sport and performing arts.

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MacKillop OUR theme for this year is ‘Peace for our common home’ aligned with a quote from Mary MacKillop, ‘Remember, we are but travelers here’ circa 1866.

Our College is unashamedly Catholic and has grown out of the charism of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop. As a community we strive to encourage all individuals to reach their full potential as lifelong learners by providing and innovative, challenging and collaborative learning and teaching environment. The College vision statement ‘Celebrating all life, Challenging all people, Dreaming the new day’ captures the spirit of the College. We are a community where people are important and valued. A place where all can dare to be the best they can be. A community firmly in the here and now yet with an eye to the opportunities and challenges that the future might bring us.

Established in 1970 with an initial enrolment of 102 girls, MacKillop is a Catholic Co-educational Secondary College named after Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, co-founder of the congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart. Since then, the College has educated a large portion of the Catholic Community and is proud of its current status. Principal, Rory Kennedy, says the College is committed to each student’s intellectual, emotional, spiritual, physical and psychological growth by fostering leadership and empowering them as faith filled, discerning citizens of its school community.

Our College features outstanding facilities that are complimented by beautifully maintained gardens, sporting fields

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and recreational areas. Our emphasis on contemporary learning strategies is supported by up-to-date and extensive digital infrastructure. This includes a comprehensive network in all classrooms throughout the College and a dedicated ICCT centre which provides students and staff with specialised video and podcasting studios including green-screen animation workspace.

MacKillop boasts innovative and technologically rich state-ofthe-art learning areas including a unique Science wing, a 400 seat Auditorium, an outstanding Sports Centre with gymnasium and an exceptional Creative Arts Centre. MacKillop College offers a broad and comprehensive curriculum, including a Gifted and Talented program and support to students who experience learning difficulties. We have established successful policies that support student wellbeing.

The pathways available are diverse with MacKillop offering VCE, VCAL and VET subjects as well as the SEDA Sport Development Partnership Program. The College introduced the Trade Training Development Program Certificate II in Engineering Studies Mechanical and Fabrication Streams as another opportunity for our senior students. From Years 7 – 10 a strong core and elective program establishes good learning and study practices. Stimulated by innovative, challenging and collaborative lessons, students from Year 7 to 10 study subjects across all learning areas including, Religious Education, Creative and Performing Arts, Design and Technology, English, Health and Physical Education, Humanities, Digital Technologies, Languages, Mathematics and Science.

MacKillop promotes excellence in the programs offered which

congratulate Andrew on this prestigious award, being presented

include our unique and dedicated Year 9 Campus providing

by the Minister for Education, the Hon. James Merlino MP and

experiences that have been designed to foster close links with the

wish Andrew every success with his studies and future endeavours.

local community and to raise awareness of local, national and

We also celebrate Elias Anton as a standout actor in the title role of

international citizenship and responsibility.

‘Barracuda’, who made a striking television debut in the lead role

“With a comprehensive and well-balanced curriculum, programs

as Danny Kelly. He has been described as a gifted actor, completing

have been designed to prepare students with the tools and skills

his final year of VCE as a student of MacKillop’s Theatre and

needed to effectively problem solve, research and channel inner

Media Studies in 2016 he thrived in the Australian film and

creation,” continues Mr Kennedy. Our curriculum incorporates

television industry. Earlier this year Elias Anton deservedly was

intensive learning within a positive, dynamic and adaptive learning

nominated for a Logie Award in the category of ‘Best New Talent’.

and teaching environment. This promotes a culture of enquiry and

Elias’ success has since been realised with the announcement at

the creative exploration of ideas.

the recent Logies as the recipient and award winner of the Graham

In addition to our new Chapel, our College recently opened a

Kennedy Award for ‘Most Outstanding New Comer.’

new building, named after Sr. La Merci, which boasts an innovative

MacKillop College would like to congratulate Elias Anton for

and contemporary learning environment with multiple learning

his outstanding achievements and wish him all the very best in his

spaces. These digitally rich General Purpose Learning Areas

future endeavours and look forward to seeing him on the big

(GPLAs) will support our students with appropriate learning to

screen.

assist them in becoming ICT proficient and productive community members in this 21st Century.

MacKillop College is continuing to display its pride in the arena of Academia and the Arts and with recent achievements of Andrew

MacKillop endeavors to provide an outstanding education that integrates faith, life and culture. We are a community that strives to follow in the footsteps of Mary MacKillop and in her words (1867) “teach more by example than by word”.

Montalto and Elias Anton. Firstly, we acknowledge the success of

Visit MacKillop College during its Open Day on Sunday

Andrew Montalto who received a perfect study score of ‘50’ in

23 July between 10.00am and 1.00pm with a final tour

Further Mathematics and was Dux of the College. Andrew was

commencing at 12.15pm or simply call the College Registrar for

recently awarded at the Premier’s VCE Awards 2017. We

further information.

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Toorak College TOORAK College, in Mount Eliza, provides the best educational start for your child. We inspire all of our students to dream big and aim high; we have quality teachers that develop our students’ passions wherever they may lie. We welcome girls and boys from 3-year-old pre-school to Year 4, with an all-girls’ approach from Years 5 to 12.

In the early years, we value exploration, curiosity and social development. Our Early Learning Centre exceeds the national standard, with an emphasis on a child's holistic development as influenced by Reggio Emilia practices and the PYP-IB curriculum and a focus on the development of core skills. We encourage each student’s sense of wonder and inquiry, placing importance on his or her emotional and social development.

Wardle House, our Junior School, is so much more than a primary school. Acclaimed for its International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP), Wardle House develops creative, competent and independent thinkers. Small class sizes, personalised learning programs and extensive co-curricular offerings allow our students to find their own pathway to be brilliant.

Principal Mrs Kristy Kendall says, “We instil in our students a sense of confidence, and give them the belief that they can try anything; our students know that making mistakes is how they grow and improve. We develop creative thinkers and encourage our students to be self-reflective and self-motivated.”

Our all-girl approach from Years 5 to 12 provides every girl with opportunities for leadership, participation and voice. We provide innovative learning opportunities that encourage self-reflection, risk taking and confidence building. Girls’ schools are ideally positioned to educate, inspire and nurture the young women of today who will be the leaders of tomorrow. Girls excel in a girls’ school.

Throughout the Senior Years, our students develop analytical, innovative, entrepreneurial and creative skills required for life-long

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learning. We foster each individual's self-belief, passion, pride and integrity.

“At Toorak we expect our graduates to be aspirational and push themselves - with the right encouragement and confidence in their own abilities, our students will leave the school believing that they can do anything. We encourage all students to find their passions, identify their strengths and to make the most of their Toorak College experience”, says Mrs Kendall.

Some of our benefits include: ■ A dedicated approach to ensuring that every child reaches their potential, socially, emotionally and academically ■ A commitment to developing proud, strong and confident young people ■ Quality teachers, placing your child at the centre of all we do ■ Personalised learning with small class sizes ■ 140+ years of academic excellence ■ Outstanding facilities.

Toorak College graduates stand out. They are spirited, wellrounded and resilient young women. As adults, they continue to strive for their personal best and pursue their ambitions with confidence.

2019 Scholarships - Years 4 to 9 Applications open: Monday 10 July, 2017 Applications close: Friday 20 October, 2017 Testing: Saturday 28 October, 2017 Discover Toorak at our open mornings: Wednesday 2 August, 2017 Wednesday 18 October, 2017 Tours at 9:00am and 10:00am.

Visit our website to book your tour.

Call 9788 7234 for enrolment enquiries.

AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY The Australian International Academy (AIA) is an equal opportunity educational institution dedicated to the provision of high quality education for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. AIA offers the internationally recognised and highly acclaimed International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme. AIA graduates are well prepared for admission into the best universities throughout the world and many AIA alumni are global professionals.

AIA’s educational programme is well balanced adhering to the values of fairness, sharing, understanding and acceptance. The Academy fosters the promotion of peace, harmony and understanding through intercultural interactions. Teaching and learning allows students to benefit in their spiritual and academic development while growing in self-esteem, in a caring educational and diverse cultural environment. Students are taught to embrace their cultural identity.

100% of our students received tertiary offers in 2016.

ACADEMY VISION The Academy’s Vision is to have graduates who are well prepared and self-motivated to advance Australia and to participate effectively as world citizens with Muslim values. With this vision in mind, the Academy offers a broad and well balanced contemporary curriculum with global perspectives within a caring and supporting learning environment.

ACADEMY MISSION Quality Education where students are nurtured in an enriching, comfortable and safe learning environment in pursuit of academic and spiritual excellence.

Head Office Melbourne Senior Campus: 56 Bakers road Coburg North 3058 King Khalid Coburg Campus: 653 Sydney Road, Coburg 3058 Caroline Springs Campus: 183- 191 Caroline Spirngs Boulevard, Caroline Spirngs 3023

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Why I created Parent Guides

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understand the risks and benefits.

“Parents often face the dilemma of filtering through information and having to work hard to find reliable sources,” she says.

“Social Media 101 is a well-balanced, easy to read, carefully collected guide that has provided information and support to many of our families.”

The pressure on young people to perform at school, conform on social media and take drugs continues to grow.

The world has changed and parents who think they know it all because they’ve “been there, done that” probably don’t.

There are no guarantees, but arming yourself with the best information can help.

Parent Guides use current research, experts and real stories to help make sense of an increasingly complicated world.

There are no guarantees, but arming yourself with the best information can help. www.parentguides.com.au, www.facebook.com/parentguides More on bipolar disorder at www.blackdoginstitute.org.au www.headspace.org.au/young-people/understandingpsychosis-for-young-people, www.beyondblue.org.au

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So you think you know it all? Think again.

What you and your children need to know.

The main source of alcohol for underage drinkers is their parents

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Fears and worries can get in the way of parents being able to talk to, and hear, young people properly

Open and honest discussions on both sides are important to build trust and respect

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If your child develops a drug or alcohol problem, that is when they will need you the most

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SOCIAL MEDIA101 What parents need to know to keep their kids safe online.

Twenty per cent of eight- to 17-year-olds were cyber-bullied in a 12-month period.

Nine out of 10 teenagers have internet access in their home. Kids spend 32 per cent of their time online on social-networking sites.

Just over a million children and young people accessed social media or games sites in April 2015.

There is no such thing as safe “sexting”.

Anita Layzell

IN THE early 1990s my teenage nephew developed a drug-induced psychosis after smoking cannabis.

After a health professional said he’d grow out of the psychosis if he gave up drugs and took medication for six years, he told me, “Aunty Eileen, I’m not going to give up drugs”.

This experience showed me that there are no guarantees in parenting, even with the best of intentions.

I conceived Parent Guides as a way to help parents of schoolaged kids educate themselves about issues young people face and discuss them as a family.

Communication is key and you can’t hold back.

For that reason, Parent Guides cover sensitive issues such as drugs, social media and sex with no holds barred.

We reveal what kids are taking, how they operate online and who they are having sex with. We want to inform and spark open, honest and meaningful conversations.

Schools are distributing the guides and holding information nights for parents with expert panels who can address their fears and concerns.

Firbank Grammar was Victoria’s first school to introduce Drugs 101, Social Media 101 and Sex 101. Principal Heather Norton says it has been a rewarding experience.

“It takes a village to raise a child - for me, that means it takes parents and a school to raise a healthy child,” she says.

“This program demonstrates our commitment to this. We have received nothing but positive feedback from our parents.”

McKinnon Secondary College principal Pitsa Binnion found Social Media 101 well-balanced, easy to read and a great resource for families.

Ms Binnion gave her school parents a hard copy to help them

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ALIA COLLEGE

Alia College seeks to develop students who are reflective and creative thinkers, encouraged and supported by a team of educators who are passionate, good humoured, and collaborative – well, mostly they are. Students feel respected and connected with staff, and are more likely to be engaged in learning.

www.alia.vic.edu.au

At Alia College, there are no rules, but rather an understanding of personal and community safety; there are no bells, no uniforms, students are free to come and go as they wish, and teachers are addressed by their first names. Alia College is a school which is run on the premise of mutual respect, and students are listened to.

Among other activities, Alia students participate in debating teams, the school band, individual music tuition, theatre performances and musicals, work experience, lunchtime sports

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programs, annual snow camp, twice-annual school camps, Year 10 Country Experience, Year 9 City Experience, blood-donor programs, and there exist other opportunities for students to initiate their own extracurricular programs.

We encourage students to try out at the school prior to enrolment, to ensure they and their families are happy to be part of our school community. Call today to book in to come for a brief visit, or register for one of the upcoming information nights.

info@alia.vic.edu.au

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Alia College is a small, alternative, independent, co-ed, non-religious secondary school, with an environment very different from the mainstream.

Students enjoy the more relaxed ‘university’ style of learning.

PROGRAM BASED ON CORE CONCEPTS Monitoring progress and planning for individual development THE Primary years program at Bacchus Marsh Grammar is designed around a few core concepts. At Bacchus Marsh Grammar the belief is that students are explicitly taught the basic skills of reading, writing, spelling and mathematics. This is achieved through very directed programs in these areas and frequent monitoring of progress and planning for individual development.

Bacchus Marsh Grammar introduces students to the teaching of specialist programs by specialist teachers from the earliest days at

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school. This gives the students the advantage of being taught subjects by specialists with a knowledge and passion for their particular subjects.

The junior years have an extremely strong music and performance program which is not only fun but builds students’ confidence and the ability to work as a team. The junior school program provides opportunities for sport and outdoor education. Another feature is the strong leadership programs in Grades 5 and 6.

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Making a difference WHY Cornish College?

All children are natural inquirers and powerful learners. We nurture their sense of inquiry and aim to inspire a quest for learning throughout life. We believe passionately in helping each student to reach their potential, and we do this by providing personalised learning from a team of skilled and creative educators.

Our curriculum Our curriculum is powerful with a focus on academic achievement and generating rich understandings and creativity. Through ‘inquiry’ learning we combine subject-specific knowledge with valuable skills that enable students to learn beyond the classroom.

We offer programs from ELC to Year 12 and understand the importance of flexible teaching to cater for individual learning styles. With a Reggio Emilia influenced ELC, the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and an interdisciplinary, concept-driven middle school curriculum, we provide engaging education with a strong focus on inquiry-based learning.

Our Year 12 VCE program goes ‘beyond boundaries’. The College is committed to offering students a wide range of VCE subjects according to the individual pathways that are identified through its careers program.

Underpinning everything is our vision to educate for a sustainable future. We embed sustainability through our Rings of Sustainability, which focus on natural, personal, socio-cultural, urban and technological sustainability. Everything we do supports one of our rings, helping students to understand their learning in a local, regional and global context and how they can make a difference to a sustainable world.

Beyond the classroom Our 100 acres of natural parkland provides a landscape that supports a range of innovative teaching and learning opportunities.

The photo took just half an hour to set up and take using a multicopter drone. Picture: Melbourne Radio Controlled Helicopter Club.

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Our grounds support a rich sports and cocurricular program too. We are the first school in Australia to have our own 9-hole golf course on site, with a golf professional providing innovative programs for students as young as ELC3. Students can follow their passions at Cornish and take part in a range of programs including Climbing, Swimming, Sailing, Equestrian, Dance and Drama to name a few.

Be part of something bigger Overarching everything we do is our motto ‘Make A Difference’.

Students throughout the College learn compassion and empathy, and they are challenged to make choices that will have a positive impact on the world. By developing the whole child, we create problem solvers and leaders who can truly make a difference within their community and globally.

Opportunities to make a difference happen throughout the year but have a focus during Make A Difference Week (or MAD Week).

We work as one big community, across year groups, to deliver tangible change for the College and for others.

We live our motto internationally too during a 12 day Make A Difference Experience in Thailand. This empowering program offers Year 9 students a great opportunity for personal growth and the learning continues at home as students reflect on their experience through the Global Sustainability Program when they return.

With our passionate and skilled teachers, well-rounded and able students and a wider community that truly supports and cares for each other, Cornish College can be the difference for your child.

Leaders in Learning Excellence We welcome you to see our thriving learning community for yourself Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is a co-educational Although students achieve excellent academic secondary college in Melbourne’s inner-west dedicated to success, the College believes education is more than OHDUQLQJ H[FHOOHQFH LQ DQ HQJDJHG IDLWK ¿OOHG DQG VXSSRUWLYH just a high score. environment. :H DOVR RႇHU D QXPEHU RI H[WHQVLRQ SURJUDPV 7KH &ROOHJH EHOLHYHV HYHU\ VWXGHQW KDV WDOHQW DQG RႇHUV including; international exchanges with schools in them every chance to be the best they are called to be.

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GUIDED TOURS For dates and times please visit www.cccc.vic.edu.au or contact us at registrar@cccc.vic.edu.au.

65 & 204 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook 3019 www.cccc.vic.edu.au 03 9296 5311

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CBC ST KILDA Cultivating Boys’ Character

Educating boys since 1878, CBC St Kilda has a rich history of success and achievement. Our philosophies are based on the teachings of Edmund Rice who believed that effective learning takes place when students are nurtured and cared for and have a strong sense of purpose. Regular contact and reporting on each student’s participation and progress in all academic, sporting, cultural and pastoral pursuits means parents can be assured we are endeavouring to educate each boy academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally.

CBC has an acclaimed Transition program and our four 75 minute daily lessons accommodate all ability levels, allowing sufficient time to consolidate learning, whilst scaffolding those who need support.

We combine traditional and contemporary approaches across the curriculum. Our Year 9 Campus and Program allows the boys to complement their traditional studies with a variety of skills – gardening, cooking, community service and multi-media. From that Campus the boys can walk to the Westbury Street main

Campus, thus maintaining their link to the wider school community.

Both Campuses are located close to numerous public transport options and are only minutes by train from Flinders Street station.

The Main Campus and Year 9 Campus are both wireless sites and allocated iPads or Notebooks facilitate student learning. Valued partnerships enable us to offer VCE, VET and VCAL studies.

CBC shares a range of senior classes with our adjacent sister school, Presentation College Windsor (PCW Melbourne), thus expanding the range of VCE subject choices on offer.

Our VCAL students are exposed to many different certificates which become useful additions to their Curriculum Vitae, with an eye to future employment.

The College has a range of international partnerships, giving students the opportunity to visit schools in Italy, Japan and India.

At CBC we take pride in our ability to challenge and nurture students in ways that bring about their intellectual and emotional growth, in order to be the best equipped, most valued and creative contributors they can be in an ever-changing world.

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AT CBC we quickly get to know your son, ensuring he is a valued and well educated individual. Every student is known. As a small school with diverse programs he will neither be lost nor lacking stimulation.

“Intelligence plus character is the goal of true education.”

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A CBC Education goes beyond the academic. At CBC St Kilda we take pride in our ability to challenge and nurture students in ways that bring about their intellectual and emotional growth so they are equipped to be valued and creative contributors in an ever changing world.

CBC St Kilda has a valued relationship with our adjacent sister school, PCW Melbourne, and both schools are readily accessible by multiple public transport options

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A different starting point IT’S ALWAYS good to see the work that our children do in schools but a natural question to ask is, “How is this different to work done in other schools?” In an age when all schools will be following a standard state curriculum you would expect the work to be very similar. In many ways this is exactly what we find. There is much that Christian schools have in common with all other Australian schools but there is also a radical difference. There is also much that student work from Australian schools will have in common.

However, student work done in Christian schools flows from a different starting point.

A Christian school delivers the curriculum to its students as a disclosure of God’s creation. This includes the natural world and the world of human achievement. The learning, and hence the work that students unfold in a Christian school, is based on the fundamental belief that the world belongs to God and that He has made Jesus ruler and redeemer of all things. The work that students do in other schools flows from a different starting point and is based on different fundamental beliefs. Some of these beliefs could be that humans determine knowledge and meaning, or that education is a competition for the best life or that human autonomy is the most important thing, or any of a number of other starting points.

Teaching Christianly is showing students what it’s like to live in God’s world as God’s person.

Belief in God as creator changes the way we think about students. In a Christian school the students are seen as unique creations in the image of God, inherently rebellious, and thoroughly redeemable because of Jesus. Students are treated with intrinsic dignity and yet realistically as people prone to sin. The work they do is in response to God’s goodness as creator and redeemer, celebrating the creator and the good essence of his world,discovering the gifts that God has placed within them; anticipating the good

works that He has prepared for them to do in life, and being equipped to be useful in his world. The motivation to do well is not for personal gain or kudos but ultimately for God’s glory.

Of course this is idealistic. Students don’t naturally think this way but it is the foundation from which they are taught in the Christian school and the basis of their formation as people. It is the worldview or world story in which their education is situated, just as every education is situated within an assumed understanding of the nature of life and the world. Christian education is not dependent upon students having their own Christian faith commitment or being coerced into an acceptance of that faithalthough it is the prayerful desire that all students come to faith.

Teaching Christianly is showing students what it’s like to live in God’s world as God’s person.

Christian education doesn’t have to be full of ‘God talk’ or devoted to ‘Christian’ content. You won’t see overt Christian references in every piece of student work. Education from a biblical perspective simply views all of life from the vantage point of the big picture biblical story of the world that is centred in Jesus Christ. It acknowledges that all knowledge is God’s knowledge, that there is purpose behind all understanding and that life is moving towards a destiny of a restored world reconciled by God’s gracious act of redemption in Jesus. So English, Maths, Science, History and all the other elements of the curriculum are studied as lenses through which to understand God’s world, his purposes and the students’ place within these.

While Christian schools use the subjects and learning as lenses, it is important to remember that no learning is neutral. Those accepted disciplines of knowledge come to us already laden with values and assumptions about the ‘way things are’. Therefore, as teachers introduce students to these curriculum subjects, they seek to discern and expose these unstated beliefs and present God’s world as an integral whole rather than fragmented pieces of information that seem to have no purpose outside of the role of serving the student’s personal gain.

As you enjoy the contributions of students within our Christian schools, I encourage you see them as examples of learning that are biblically grounded, academically rigorous and culturally engaging.

By Dr Ken Dickens, Chief Executive Officer, Christian Education National – www.cen.edu.au/index.php/shortcode/ what-is-christian-education

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Leadership for Life GEELONG College students learn to respect and value leadership and teamwork through a comprehensive leadership program at all levels of the school. This learning is reinforced in classes and cocurricular activities, and helps young people to become confident and capable leaders.

At the Senior School (Years 9 - 12), a group of School Prefects, in addition to College Co-Captains are selected each year. This leadership group is supported by House Prefects, from the eight houses, and boarding, sports and music captains, bringing the student leadership team to more than 50 students.

The leadership team works together to achieve larger goals, with the program helping to develop leadership skills, and each role having specific responsibilities. “In my leadership role I am responsible for leading by example, being positive and approachable and representing the student body of the College.

More practically, I help run weekly assemblies, organise whole school fundraisers, coordinate with our prefect group and liaise between the teaching leadership group and the student body. I also aim to continue to develop our inclusive culture and represent and promote The Geelong College at every opportunity.” Geelong College Co-captain Izzy Greer said.

Boarding leaders have big responsibilities, they help make the houses great places to live, talk to new boarders about fitting in and homesickness, and liaise with staff about issues or ideas.

“The underrated tasks include the monitoring and constant supporting of the girls ensuring that socially the house is functioning well and there aren’t any critical homesickness cases happening. I have to be a constant figure within the house, so that everyone is comfortable with me and know that I am there for them. I lead by example by being punctual and respectful, help with role marking during breakfast, lunch and dinner meetings,

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and organisational matters such as the producing house garments and boarding house events. Even though public speaking is a challenge for me I speak at events, and enjoy sharing my experiences with the general boarding community, as well as the general Geelong College community.” Girls’ boarding Captain Rose Cashman explained.

Principal, Dr Peter Miller says developing leadership skills is essential in preparing students for a productive future.

“We think it is important that all students explore leadership and teamwork both through formal leadership roles across the year levels, but also more informally such as championing an issue or taking the lead at a camp. Young people are directed, at school and at home most of the time, so leadership and teamwork opportunities help them become confident that they can make decisions, work with people and make real change.”

The students too know they are developing skills that will prepare them for life after the College.

“I have learned to be considerate and to understand of all aspects of the Geelong College, which will help me in a work place I’m sure. I have also developed time-management skills, juggling my leadership duties, my education and my sporting commitments,” Jack Henderson, one of the Boy’s boarding house leaders said.

College Co-Captain, Tom Page believes student leadership is important in the life of the school.

“Student leadership empowers students with an opportunity to strive, to not only be their best, but to bring out the best in those around them. It offers a chance for students to give back to the community around them, and to contribute to moving the College into the future.”

Find out more about Geelong College’s day and boarding programs at www.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au

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Good News Lutheran College GOOD News Lutheran College is a vibrant co-educational Christian College catering for students from Prep to Year 12. The College has a proud, albeit short history, having started with just 26 students in 1997. Located in the rapidly developing Tarneit area, Good News comprises 884 students and in excess of 100 staff members, consisting of teachers and an extensive panel of aids.

Building sites and workman’s sheds have become commonplace at Good News Lutheran College in recent times, as the Tarneit educational facility grows from strength to strength. However, with the construction of an 11-classroom, double-storey specialist Middle School building scheduled to be finished within months, it’s clear the numerical growth of the College will continue for some time yet.

Specialist educational buildings provide the platform for diverse and high-quality tuition, although Good News Lutheran College places equal importance on the development of the whole individual with character growth among the most valued outcomes.

The College pastoral team facilitates weekly Chapel services that help the students reflect on the ‘value’ of the week. Good News also offers strong pastoral care in line with the Christian faith that underpins every decision at the College.

Good News Lutheran College is known for innovative and progressive educational methods. The Information and Communications Technology department is just one area in which this priority is realised with students introduced to modern technological methods at an early age with a view to equipping them for the years ahead.

The College prides itself on having a broad range of technology for student use with a ratio of 1.5 devices per student. The equipment includes university-level design desktops, Window

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Surfaces, Ipads and modern laptops. A fast-speed backbone ensures that the very best opportunities are made of the ICT equipment, with students enjoying 3-D printing capacity, along with state-of-the-art physical design technology.

An extension of the ICT program is the use of Bee Bots at junior levels enabling the students to develop programming skills, while lego robotics are used in the Middle and Senior School.

The College offers a range of sporting opportunities for students with strong representation beyond inter-school competition. An oval, with a centre wicket and cricket nets, is a new feature among the numerous sporting facilities.

The College has a distinctive sub-school structure which embraces the specific needs of each age group, from Junior, Middle and Senior School. This structure allows for a seamless education from Prep. to Year 12. A holistic approach provides for student growth academically, emotionally, physically, socially and spiritually in a supportive atmosphere.

The College aims to work in partnership with families to develop, independent, motivated, Godly young people who are equipped to provide positive influences in this ever-changing world.

Good News Lutheran College invites you to attend its Open Day/Evening from 4pm on Wednesday, 23 August.

The College is currently taking Prep. enrolments for 2021, and has vacancies at some year levels. Families are welcome to enquire about the opportunity to join the Good News family.

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All Hands Rise For A School Seachange CHOOSING a home near your school of choice The best school zones in Australia come at a price, with homes in desirable zones sometimes costing up to $20,000 extra. The results are affluent enclaves around the best schools as well as the emergence of a range of tactics by parents living out of the zone to ensure their child is enrolled.

Some families even go as far to pack up their homes and move to areas within particular school zones. It doesn’t have to be so complicated though, with property developers now recognising the need and creating brand new communities that have it all, including quality education.

In two of Melbourne’s newest areas, Rockbank North and Donnybrook, new communities are emerging with high quality education from day one. Importantly, in these areas it isn’t about bringing in a new school, but rather partnering with an established high achieving educational facility to expand its footprint.

At Woodlea in Rockbank North, Mirvac and Victoria Investment and Properties (VIP) have partnered with Bacchus Marsh Grammar to deliver an Early Learning Centre which opened in January 2017, as well as a campus for primary school enrolments from Prep to Grade Six planned to open in 2019.

With a strong understanding of the importance of quality education in providing the best opportunities for Victorian families, Mirvac has also recently announced it will also deliver a new Hume Anglican Grammar School campus at its latest development, Olivine in Donnybrook.

With the school’s existing campus almost at capacity for enrolment, Hume Anglican Grammar Principal, Bill Sweeney, said the new campus will be an integral part of the community, where more members of the Hume and Whittlesea areas can access an outstanding educational experience.

“One of the hardest matters I must attend to as Principal is to inform parents they have been unsuccessful in finding a place for their child,” Mr Sweeney said.

“It gives me immense relief that now this conversation can turn to one of hope with the new campus planned to open in 2019.

There is a real opportunity to bring back the traditional neighbourhood “Young families are looking for quality education for their children and Hume Anglican Grammar at Olivine will provide this opportunity for 1,200 students on the expansive eight-hectare site.

“This campus will also provide a focal point where Olivine’s residents can come together with other families, building a strong sense of belonging and community,” he said.

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Secondary school, with enrolments anticipated for as early as 2019.

Shortly after, a childcare centre, kindergarten and public primary school will be delivered for the next generation.

Hume Anglican Grammar will be located next to Olivine’s new town centre in the heart of the masterplanned community and within close proximity to Olivine’s residential housing. Local children will be able to walk and bike to school like previous generations did before them, thanks to extensive footpaths and walking trails within the area, which will create a safe and walkable community.

“As a kid I loved walking and riding my bike to school, I see Olivine as a real opportunity to bring that back so kids get to know the neighbouring kids who also attend the new Hume Anglican Grammar campus.

“In turn this means that families within Olivine get to know each other and keep an eye on each other. There is a real opportunity to bring back the traditional neighbourhood and I am excited to be a part of bringing that to families,” Mr Sweeney said.

Mirvac’s General Manager of Residential Victoria, Elysa Anderson, said partnering with existing schools to increase their footprint was a new strategy to give more people access to great education, without the high cost of housing in established school zones.

“We recognise that access to education is one of the most important factors for society,” Ms Anderson said.

“Families want access to high quality education, therefore we felt partnering with such an established and respected school in Hume Anglican Grammar meets their needs.

“Olivine will be one of Melbourne’s most anticipated residential communities, promising exceptional amenity and community assets from day one.

“Mirvac understands the importance of creating communities that provide access to quality education and are proud to be partnering with Hume Anglican Grammar to give more families the opportunity to attend this renowned local school,” she said.

Set on 187 hectares in Donnybrook, known as one of Melbourne’s fastest growing corridors and tipped to become the next Caroline Springs or Cragieburn, Olivine is planned to strengthen and exceed previous benchmarks set for education, community wellbeing, urban design, sustainability and housing diversity in greenfield communities.

Olivine will feature a new local town centre as well as education, health, sports and community infrastructure, including a Neighbourhood Watch committee as well as a destination adventure park to draw people across the region.

All of this will be enjoyed while living among a naturally beautiful setting that includes a collection of stunning 200-yearold native red gum set among a connected network of big and small neighbourhoods that combine to create a connected precinct.

The masterplanned community will also provide an escape from the hustle and bustle of city living, while still allowing easy access to Melbourne’s CBD and Tullamarine Airport due to its proximity to the Hume Highway.

To be developed over 10 to 15 years, Olivine will be home to approximately 7,000 people across 2,250 homes, the first stage was released in March 2017 and sold out in a matter of hours.

As an Anglican Diocesan School we offer our local communities affordable, high-quality, independent co-education, from Prep to Year 12, in a caring and inclusive Christian environment.

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‘Student wellbeing at the core’ This, our fundamental belief, is that young people who are genuinely happy, will engage, aspire and thrive within our learning community. We provide a nurturing high-quality education, which cherishes each child so they may truly flourish. By establishing high standards in all that we do, every student is encouraged and supported to discover and fulfil their unique potential - whether it be academic, sporting, cultural or artistic. It is, by no means, chance that we have young people who readily display warmth, humour and respect for one another and their teachers.

Hume Anglican Grammar is thrilled to announce the opening of a new campus in 2019. In partnership with Mirvac, the new campus is situated in their new Donnybrook Road community - ‘Olivine’. The new Donnybrook site will be a sister campus to Mt Ridley, only 10 minutes drive away. The Donnybrook campus will commence with the early years at Prep through to Year 4, and each year will see additional year-levels added. The school will also open an out-of-hours-care centre in the early years.

Hume Anglican Grammar offers a high quality Christian education, from Prep to Year 12, in an environment where young people may achieve academic excellence, live our values and actively engage in life-long learning.

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A SENSE OF BELONGING CATHOLIC Education Melbourne Executive Director Stephen Elder says the greatest compliment he has ever received was overhearing one parent tell another: “If you want your child to be truly happy, then you should send them to a Catholic school.”

“Our schools encourage students to learn through enquiry, and teachers are encouraged to support students in their search for understanding and meaning,” Mr Elder explains.

“We want our students to explore the big questions in life with a clear vision of what is good about themselves, their relationships and the world in which they live.”

This emphasis on the whole student is what sets Catholic schools apart.

Catholic school parents say their children are genuinely cared for and understood by their teachers, creating a sense of belonging that enables them to discover the gifts they have been given and develop them to the best of their abilities.

Sarah, whose daughter moved from the government system last year, says “You get the feeling in the Catholic system that your child is a real individual, not just a name on a roll, and that you’re part of a far broader community, a real family.”

Teacher Liam Buckley explains this approach well. “The thing I like about working in the Catholic school environment is that we genuinely put the student’s wellbeing at the heart of everything we do,” he says.

“School for our students is not just about the learning of content but the development of the person as a whole, which underpins what a Catholic education should be about.”

Mr Elder says Catholic schools work hard to discover what matters to each student and identify what they want from life and what will give them joy.

“Without a strong sense of self, successful learning and achievement is difficult to attain. Self-regard and self-esteem are powerful motivators in all walks of life and it’s no different when it comes to education,” he explains.

“Understanding who you are, what you want and how best to get there is part of a contemporary education. With every choice we nurture a love of learning and a desire for knowledge because it’s from that starting point that the best results follow.”

GROWTH AND SUCCESS Academic results, wellbeing reports, enrolment figures and affordability all point to a flourishing future for Catholic education in Victoria.

This year over 210,000 students – or close to one in four Victorian school children – will enjoy a Catholic education in one of nearly 500 schools state-wide.

Continued academic achievement is one of the key reasons for the appeal of a Catholic education.

University of Melbourne research on the “value add” performance of non-government education has found that Catholic schools add an average of six points to tertiary admission ranks, or ATAR scores, at the career defining end of a student’s school journey.

Catholic schools have continued to shine in Victorian Certificate of Education results, performing above the state average and showing significant improvements in quality.

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in last year’s VCE results came in at almost two points higher that the state average, while the number of schools where all students satisfactorily completed the VCE increased by well over 10 per cent.

A major Australian Bureau of Statistics survey has found that three out of four Catholic secondary students will go on to university.

Curtin University research released last year shows a Catholic pays real-world dividends. It has found that Australians who attended Catholic schools enjoy a wage premium of around 10 per cent.

But academic achievement is only one part of a Catholic education. The Curtin University work also singles out for special mention findings that graduates from Catholic schools enjoy higher levels of life satisfaction and happiness.

“The stream of active contributors, good citizens and welladjusted young people that graduate from our schools each year reinforce our philosophy and direction,” Catholic Education Melbourne Executive Director Stephen Elder says.

The ABS work also shows that Catholic students are far less likely to be bullied than those attending government schools.

Mr Elder says Catholic Education Melbourne is striving to be a leader in child safety.

“We believe that all individuals deserve inherent human dignity as beings created in God’s image,” he explains. “Many of the wellbeing programs within our schools live out the Gospel values, faith and shared belief that we should all aspire to a common good.

“We will always aim at creating zero-bullying environments based on a genuine concern for others.”

Parents also feel Catholic schools represent value for money, speaking of their affordability.

Mr Elder says all these factors are leading to a booming demand for Catholic schools.

More than half a dozen new schools are planned to open by the start of the 2020 school year in the Melbourne-Geelong area: primary schools in Craigieburn West, Wallan East, Torquay North, Wollert, Sunbury and Bannockburn and secondary colleges in Armstrong Creek and Wyndham Vale.

There are also proposals for new schools in Melton South, Werribee, Bacchus Marsh, Greenvale, Merrifield West, Doreen West and Docklands/Fishermans Bend in the first half of next decade.

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Marian College MARIAN College seeks to provide young women with the opportunity to be educated within an environment that allows and encourages each person to develop fully as an individual, and as a community member. We educate 750 girls in a safe and secure environment; each girl knowing she will be cared for and supported, through our strong pastoral wellbeing structures.

We believe that learning and development should occur within a framework that values and engenders the principles of inclusiveness, justice, love and forgiveness.

Marian College Pursuing excellence and innovation in a supportive Catholic environment to create positive futures for all students We offer educational programs that are relevant, innovative and challenging. Curriculum is constantly renewed so that courses of study reflect the needs of our students. A wide range of options is available for students in the senior years, including VCE, VET and VCAL programs. Strong academic results reflect the high expectations the College holds for students in their learning.

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We value, encourage and recognise the diversity of many cultures and religions within the school, as both a reflection of the wider community and as a means of understanding the broader world.

Entering secondary school is an exciting stage of life and this transition is a period of adjustment for the individual student and their family. At Marian, we have a team of teachers working to ensure that each family experiences a deep sense of belonging.

Marian College - Pursuing excellence and innovation in a supportive Catholic environment to create positive futures for all students 2017 OPEN MORNING TOURS for Marian College Open Morning tours: Tuesday at 9:00am 6th June, 18th July, 1st August, 5th September, 10th October, 14th November and 5th December.

Contact our College receptionist on 93631711 to book a school tour or to request an enrolment prospectus package.

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Working through a tangle of words 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.”

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

“As soon as the diagnosis was made, Caulfield Grammar 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

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He started off on a bit of a back foot, failing his first maths test 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.

“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.” *Not her real name.

STRIVE FOR THE HIGHEST In outlining his pastoral approach to students, Saint Marcellin stated, “We must love them, and love them all equally�. Through our way of being attentive to the needs of each individual, each young man is known and encouraged to be more.

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Marymede Catholic College MARYMEDE Catholic College is a Catholic co-educational, Prep to Year 12 Archdiocesan school located in the northern suburb of South Morang. Founded in 2006 our College has been providing outstanding opportunities for our students, ensuring that we cater for the diverse educational, physical, social and spiritual needs of each young person in our care.

Marymede Catholic College is a young and vibrant school with outstanding facilities and vast opportunities. As a Prep to Year 12 College we are in a unique position to provide your son or daughter

An education that reinforces your family values in a dynamic, supportive and caring environment.

with a COMPLETE education. An education that reinforces your family values in a dynamic, supportive and caring environment.

An education that incorporates the latest technology, delivered by teachers who truly care about student learning and an education that stimulates and actively encourages excellence.

Our College places a strong, dual emphasis on personal endeavour and pastoral care, which guides our graduates towards responsible, mature adulthood. As a College we aspire, in the way of Mary, to give students a passion for life, a love of learning and a determination to be of service to others.

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Coupled with outstanding College facilities, Marymede’s most tangible strength is its strong community. Our teaching and support staff are committed to working together with each individual student through all stages of their academic journey as they work to discover new pathways and aspire to achieve excellence. Additionally, our Parents’ and Friends Committee provide ongoing support to our College.

At Marymede Catholic College, we believe that we can only seek to get the best from our students by working together in an open and co-operative partnership with parents. However, undoubtedly the most important feature of Marymede is its students – our young men and women seeking to make a difference in the world and who enter adulthood with confidence, selfesteem and the knowledge to successfully tackle life’s challenges.

At a time when educational choices are becoming increasingly important, we welcome your enquiry and invite you to visit us and experience our College first hand. Monthly tours are conducted on a regular basis. For tour dates or more information please contact our College Registrar or alternatively, visit our website at www. marymede.vic.edu.au

ENROL NOW FOR 2019

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Now accepting applications for 2019 and beyond.

Year 7 2019 applications will close on August 25, 2017.

Discover new ambitions and aspire to achieve excellence at Marymede Catholic College.

Monthly tours are conducted on a regular basis. For tour dates or more information please contact our College Registrar or visit www.marymede.vic.edu.au

60 Williamsons Road, South Morang VIC 3752 | T: +61 3 9407 9000 | F: +61 3 9407 9010 | www.marymede.vic.edu.au

Mater Christi College MATER Christi College is an open-entry Catholic Secondary School for girls located in beautiful Belgrave. Our student-centred culture encourages and celebrates the ‘can do’ energy of girls; delivering excellence in all-girls education.

At Mater Christi College, each girl learns to become her best self; a global thinker who is competent, confident, happy and ready to live life to the full.

From their first day at Mater Christi, students witness girls as leaders; as captain of the sports team, STEM high achiever, drummer in a rock band or as lead role in the school production.

Each year, students from over fifty Primary Schools with diverse talents and interests commence their secondary education at Mater Christi College, ready for amazing learning opportunities that include: ■ exciting excursion and incursion experiences ■ extensive sports and outdoor education programs ■ performing and visual arts enrichment, and ■ leadership and outreach initiatives.

Mater Christi College students are motivated learners who graduate with region leading academic and vocational results and the confidence to pursue their dreams.

The College is easily accessible by dedicated buses and public transport links to most Eastern and South Eastern suburbs and only 5 minutes’ walk from Belgrave Station.

Year 9 DISCOVER Mater Christi College invites families to consider entry at Year 9 level to prepare their daughters for senior studies.

How can we best prepare students for their future? The disruptive impact of new technologies brings this question into sharper focus for parents and educators everywhere.

Future workforce needs are difficult to anticipate. Last July, ‘Four Corners’ investigated the future of work in Australia. It highlighted the prediction that ‘more than five million Australian

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jobs will simply disappear in the next 15 years as a result of technology.’

Mater Christi College has always been committed to innovative educational practice. We firmly believe it is imperative to prepare students for their futures.

Twenty-first century skills underpin our curriculum at all levels already through a focus on transferable learning skills such as communication, collaboration, creativity, self-management, problem solving and critical thinking. Yet we saw that we needed to go further to foster creative, independent learners and so emerged the DISCOVER program for Year 9.

Our Year 9 DISCOVER Program actively engages students, building confidence, problem solving and resilience. Through an intensive focus on five DISCOVER Experiences: Challenge, Expression, Adventure, Identity and Communication, students grow as future-ready learners, better prepared for the challenges of senior studies and beyond.

For two days each week, Year 9 DISCOVER students embrace Project Based Learning through activities as diverse as creating podcasts, rock-climbing, building and programming robots, workshops with experts and history tours with local indigenous elders. On the other three days, students continue regular classes in core studies.

DISCOVER has been a highly successful innovation mainly due to the thorough preparation by teachers and our studentcentred culture which encourages and celebrates the ‘can do’ energy of girls.

School Tours A visit to Mater Christi College will enable your family to witness this vibrant, inclusive and warm community where girls feel safe, build lifelong friendships and become intelligent and reflective learners.

Visit materchristi.edu.au for more tour information, or call Kylie Lee, Registrar on 9754 6611.

Year 7 2019 (Grade 5 2017) Applications close Thursday 31 August

Ź Weekend Tours Tours begin 10:00am Sunday 6 August

Ź Personal Tours Visit materchristi.edu.au for more information or to arrange a Tour

Mater Christi College, Belgrave Excellence in all-girls education A visit to Mater Christi College will enable your family to witness this vibrant, inclusive and warm community where girls feel safe, build lifelong friendships and become intelligent and reflective learners.

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A passion for swimming The Paul Sadler Swimland story starts with a boy from Ballarat who simply had passion for swimming. In his teenage years Paul was an accomplished junior and high school swimmer. In a situation that was not uncommon in his era he turned his hand to teaching swimming to supplement his family’s income.

Paul’s passion for teaching children influenced his choice of career and he was soon qualified to teach Physical Education and Special Needs in the state primary school system. As an educator Paul embraced skills and knowledge about the psychology of teaching and value of structured programs. He soon applied this to the teaching of swimming and commenced the development of what is arguably one of the world’s most effective learn to swim programs.

Paul Sadler Swimland was formed in 1972, when Paul established what is probably swimming’s first public and private partnership, by renting the pool at his first school, Moorabbin West Special School. The success of this business, in which he was earning more money over the weekend teaching swimming than he was during the week as a teacher, fired an entrepreneurial spark that lead to the construction of his first pool in Brighton in 1976. This is where the clear focus on water safety survival skills (rather than just teaching how to swim) emerged.

Paul Sadler Swimland progressed slowly through the 1970s and 1980s while much was being learnt, developed and established.

The mid 1990’s saw growth accelerate when Paul realised that he could ‘duplicate’ himself. The strength of his methodology came to the fore as multiple sites taught lessons that looked the same, whether Paul was there or not Today Paul Sadler Swimland operates out of 14 sites with operations in Australia and Canada. It has a leadership team of more than 20 managers overseeing more than 650 employees teaching 30,000 swimming lessons per week.

Paul Sadler Swimland has been the recipient of more than 25 industry awards in Australia and USA. Its most significant award was the recent induction of Paul Sadler into the Australian Swim Coaches and Teachers Association Hall of Fame. Recognition reserved for the luminaries of swimming in Australia.

Brightness of future is a key mantra for everyone at Swimland.

Starting with the key relationship between a teacher and a child, fun and positive relationships across the business underpin its culture. The Paul Sadler Swimland belief system is that it’s the ‘Small Successes’ that lead to the ‘Proudest Moments’.

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Children begin their journey in the Swordy Tot program. It is a great, fun way to introduce the little ones, aged four months to three years, to all the exciting adventures they can experience in the water.

The classes are full of fun activities that focus on water awareness, mobility, safety and survival. The children have so much fun, they won’t even notice that they are tackling new and challenging things every lesson!

As a parent (or carer) you get to be in the water with your little one enjoying this bonding experience together and sharing some special one-on-one time. You will also take home some tips on things you can do at home to help your child’s development and how to extend their learning from land into water through the use of colours, shapes, sounds and touch. Research shows that children who participate in water activities from a very young age benefit in many ways, and we like to think we are helping to make our swimmers smarter and more confident in all aspects of their lives!

All swimmers in the Swordy Tot program take home an interactive development chart which allows you to celebrate your child’s small successes with stickers as they gain new skills along the way.

The Swordy Tot program is the first step in your child’s Swimland journey and the beginning of many proud moments you’ll get to share together.

From around three years and above the children get to swim on their own, without their parents.

The Learner program provides great opportunities for children to develop life-saving survival skills and become competent swimmers in a tension free, fun and exciting environment.

All our swimmers receive incentives along their Swimland Journey that celebrate their small successes throughout their Swimland Journey, such as t-shirts, tattoos, certificates, medals and trophies.

The program consists of 14 levels, encompassing all abilities; from beginners who are just learning to love the water through to competent swimmers who are able to achieve amazing things like open water swims, 1 km medals and their Swimland Diploma.

Our aim is to make our swimmers’ day, and for swimming to be the highlight of their week!

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International Baccalaureate.

The Leader In Me. The Arrowsmith Program.

Extensive School Bus Network.

A global perspective.

Discover the Oakleigh Grammar advantage. Register for a School Tour today.

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Our Lady of Sion College

Open Day Wednesday 9 August 12:30pm to 5:00pm For further details, visit www.sion.catholic.edu.au 1065 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill | Ph 03 9890 9097

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Prep them well for VCE

Vacancies available Prep 2018 & Year 5 2019 Overnewton is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational college providing quality education in Melbourne’s North West. For immediate start, we have vacancies for Prep in 2018, and Year 5 in 2019. We also have some limited vacancies at other year levels. For details call the registrar Diane King on 9334 0141.

Upcoming ‘School Alive’ Tour dates for 2017 I FRIDAY 18 AUG I FRIDAY 13 OCT I

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Can’t make it? Regular weekly scheduled tours will continue until the end of the year. To confirm attendance call Diane King on 9334 0141.

Dual Campus: Keilor and Taylors Lakes www.overnewton.vic.edu.au

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Principal’s Welcome – We are committed to the Whole Person When deciding on a school for your daughter, there are many things that need to be considered. How will this school help my daughter be the best person she can be? Does this school reflect the values that we espouse to at home? Will this school work in partnership with me to support my daughter in achieving her goals and aspirations?

Welcome to Presentation College Windsor, we celebrate a proud history of 144 years of faith and academic excellence, where the dignity of all is upheld. Our Mission is to welcome, encourage, nurture and challenge our students and staff, in a happy, safe and supportive environment. Our girls are educated to be informed and skilled, resilient, positive and compassionate; women ready to become global citizens in an ever changing world.

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INSPIRE EDUCATE BECOME Great men

^ĂůĞƐŝĂŶ ŽůůĞŐĞ ^ƵŶďƵƌLJ ŝƐ Ă ĐŽͲĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶĂů ƐĐŚŽŽů ƉƌŽǀŝĚŝŶŐ ƋƵĂůŝƚLJ ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ ŝŶ Ă community of faith. Established in 1927, it ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ŽůĚĞƐƚ ^ĂůĞƐŝĂŶ ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶĂů ĨŽƵŶĚĂƟŽŶ in Australia. Today our students enjoy a broad ƌĂŶŐĞ ŽĨ ĂĐĂĚĞŵŝĐ͕ ĂƌƟƐƟĐ͕ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂů͕ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĂŶĐĞ͕ ŵƵƐŝĐĂů ĂŶĚ ƐƉŽƌƟŶŐ ƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ĂŶ ĞdžƉĂŶƐŝǀĞ ƐĞƫŶŐ͘ tĞ ǀĂůƵĞ ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ ƚŚĂƚ ŝŶĐŽƌƉŽƌĂƚĞƐ ƚŚĞ ůĂƚĞƐƚ ƚĞĐŚŶŽůŽŐLJ͕ ƐƟŵƵůĂƚĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĞŶĐŽƵƌĂŐĞƐ excellence and lifelong learning and one that provides pathways through to VCE, VET and s > ƚŚĂƚ ĂƌĞ ƐƚƌĞŶŐƚŚĞŶĞĚ ďLJ ŽƵƌ ĚĞĚŝĐĂƟŽŶ to pastoral care.

It is our dream that students will experience their ĐůĂƐƐƌŽŽŵƐ ĂƐ ŝŶǀŝŐŽƌĂƟŶŐ ůĞĂƌŶŝŶŐ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚƐ where they will come to love the process of learning itself by making it their own.

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ENROL NOW FOR YEAR 7 2019 Applications close on 25 August 2017 Talk & Tour 27 June (11:30am) and 21 August (10:30am).

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Presentation/Q&A wiith th he Principal Tuesday 15 August: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Please book on our website.

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Siena College connecting girls • empowering young women

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Our students have a daily, lived experience of women who are leaders at all levels, from a broad based Student Representative Council, to the women from past decades on whose shoulders we stand. Our patron, St Catherine of Siena, broke the bonds of what was expected of a woman in the 14th Century by speaking Truth. She challenged those in power and committed herself to a life of prayer and service of others.

Our Dominican tradition places particular emphasis on diversity and the unique gifts of every person. We are energised and inspired by each other and find joy in our work, our learning and our community.

Siena College offers a richly stimulating and contemporary education that makes student learning exciting for young women. We encourage our students to engage in critical reflection on the world, develop a love of learning, an appreciation of culture and beauty and a spirit of freedom and responsibility. Emphasis is placed on personal

excellence in all endeavours and we aim to nurture our students’ individual gifts and talents and to build their self-esteem and sense of connectedness.

Student learning extends beyond the walls of the College through a broad range of curricular and cocurricular programs designed to further develop knowledge and skills or uncover hidden talents.

Programs are offered in Drama, Music, Visual Arts, Leadership, Social Justice, Debating, Public Speaking, Learning and Enhancement / Extension and Sport. As a member of Girls’ Sport Victoria (GSV), students have the opportunity to participate socially or compete at the elite level. Cultural and Language Immersions are offered to China, France and Italy. Immersion opportunities are also offered to South Africa and an Indigenous immersion to the Central Australian desert.

Please join us for our Open Day or one of our Open Mornings. Our 2017 Open Day will be held on Saturday, 21 October from 1.30 to 4.30pm and Open Mornings will be held on Monday, 26 June, Friday 11 August, Friday 8 September or Wednesday, 29 November from 9.30am to 11.00am. Register online at www.siena.vic.edu.au or by calling the College on (03) 9835 0200.

Open Mornings 2017 Monday, 26 June Friday, 11 August Friday, 8 September Wednesday, 29 November 9.30am – 11.00am

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St Class Creator Tim

By Aneeka Simonis MEET Tim Bowman. He’s one to watch. He’s a world class educator brimming with ideas - and they are anything but rudimentary.

Teacher Tim Bowman talks on the future of edtech, and shares his dream for student education in the Casey-Cardinia region. Aneeka Simonis reports.

Having shaken up the global education industry with his techforward concepts, the Berwick teacher hopes to drive his innovative learning concepts locally for the benefit of students in the CaseyCardinia region.

The 37-year-old Berwick Primary School teacher, co-creator of a global edtech software and highly acclaimed author has made such an impact to classrooms around the world - but there was a time his teaching reality seemed out of reach.

“When I applied to study teaching...I didn’t get in. My marks weren’t good enough. As a result, I spent the next year volunteering and getting references. I applied again the following year and thankfully was accepted,” Tim said.

The teacher of 13 years has spent time working at Beaconsfield Primary School, Berwick Primary School and schools in Hong Kong.

In 2015, Tim ruptured his Achilles tendon and had to take time off work at Berwick Primary School.

But it was not time wasted.

“The catalyst for Yardy was the fact that I’d sometimes forget my yard duty,” Tim said.

Tim is also currently working away at another book which applies the lessons and concepts of the start-up world to teaching.

But it may just be that Tim’s biggest educational contributions are yet to come.

“My dream is to establish an education experience centre in Casey-Cardinia to complement our education system (not to mention the home life of many kids). The centre would focus on teaching real life skills, motivating and inspiring the youth of CaseyCardinia and hopefully Victoria,” he said.

He said the centre would be focused on hands-on, experiencebased learning - and would hopefully include learning through simulation.

Lessons in resilience, respect, empathy, leadership, self-discipline and goal setting would be a focus at the centre, in addition to education around road safety, drugs, body image, stranger danger and anger management.

“These workshops could be all on the one site and facilitated by specialist presenters from a variety of organisations like REACH, beyondblue, Butterfly Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Victoria Police, Family Life, CFA, the TAC and more,” Tim explained.

He and his wife Corinne Bowman spent the next two years creating education software, Class Creator.

“The centre would also provide lessons and resources that would follow on from the experiences kids have had.”

The innovative program helps teachers structure their classes, and has so far reached 200,000 students worldwide.

Tim hopes the education sector will continue to embrace and drive forward with technology.

“Class Creator helps educators by collecting student data from teachers via online surveys. Class Creator’s “teacher logic” algorithm then uses this data to create balanced classes instantly,” Tim said.

“I’m a firm believer that the best solutions in education come “from the trenches”. With edtech becoming more popular, I hope we see more teachers turning their ideas into reality,” he said.

“It’s been an amazing process teaching a computer to ‘think like a teacher’, I had no idea how many calculations we (teachers) make automatically when creating classes.”

Asked for some advice for teachers struggling in the classroom, Tim said:

Through the software, classes can be balanced with considerations to individual student needs, social dynamics, academic requirements, student and family history or parent requests, and can be edited based on real-time feedback.

Tim spent the last few years of his teaching career jotting down bits and pieces about common sense teaching which he didn’t learn at university.

After sharing his notes with a few graduate teachers, it was suggested his notes would be useful to new teachers.

Tim ended up turning his ideas into Amazon best-selling book, 88 Ideas to Teach More Effectively: Forget being the favourite!, which was endorsed by world-renowned education expert Professor John Hattie.

The book was downloaded 3735 in five days after launching online.

“I received “thank you” emails from all over the world from teachers and principals. As a teacher, it feels great when your ideas are useful to others,” Tim said.

Tim and his wife are also in the process of launching another app, Yardy.

It reminds teachers when they have yard duty, and allows schools to report and track playground incidents.

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“Eat a block of chocolate. Vent to a friend. Then get back on the horse!”

Tim will return to teach at Berwick Primary School next year. He is excited to announce his daughter will also begin school in 2017.

“For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed about having my own kids at the school I’m working at ,” he said.

If you wish to contact Tim about his education concepts, email him at tim@classcreator.io.

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Create – Innovate – Inspire A end a College Talk & Tour or information session.

Dates and details available on our website

www.aloysius.vic.edu.au St Aloysius College, North Melbourne – A Ministry of Mercy Education Ltd – ABN 69 154 531 870

St Elizabeth’s school community believes that faith leads to a fuller life St Elizabeth’s school community believes that faith leads to a fuller life. We are a Christian community living in a Catholic tradition but we welcome people of all faiths.

When you are choosing a school it is important to think about what you really want for your child.

At St Elizabeth’s we hope that you will think about the big picture before you make a decision about which school can encourage, teach and support your child to become the very best person possible.

We offer your child an education that will give them life skills not just academic skills.

We educate the students at St Elizabeth’s to be citizens of the future, aware of the society in which they will live and learn. A society characterised by constant change and yet offering almost unlimited possibilities.

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We offer your child an education that will give them life skills not just academic skills.

skills and understandings that will set them up to be confident, independent, responsible people for the whole of their life.

We want to work with you - parents are the most important teachers in a child’s life.

Come and see what we offer!

St Elizabeth’s Primary School St. Elizabeth’s Parish School provides a contemporary Catholic Education for people of all faiths and promotes family friendly schooling.

We work in partnership with you to encourage and support your children in their learning experiences.

Ring the School Office for School Tours 9795 5258 111 Bakers Road, Dandenong North 3175 (tel) 9795 5258 (fax) 9790 0933 www.sedandenongnth.catholic.edu.au

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St John’s Clifton Hill ST JOHN’S School, located in the inner northern suburb of Clifton Hill and founded in 1886, is firmly focused on being a family and community centred school. We have a strong commitment to student wellbeing and addressing individual learning needs. Our dedicated, caring staff seek to establish positive partnerships with parents and the wider community.

As a Catholic primary school, St John’s celebrates the diversity of our small community, with families identifying Australia, Europe, Asia and Africa as places of origin. Fundamental to the Catholic tradition is respect for the sacredness of others; knowing the stories of our families helps us to appreciate the sacredness of each person we encounter.

We believe that a small school is a smart choice for many children with many benefits on offer. Our children know each other across year levels and our staff are familiar with the names and stories of each child.

Our staff believe it is important for our children to know what they are learning and why.

Our staff believe it is important for our children to know what they are learning and why, where they are at in their learning journey and what is next. As a learning community we strive to approach learning with a growth mindset that encourages perseverance and a continuing development in understanding, skills, attitudes and knowledge.

We look forward to welcoming anyone interested in knowing more about what we have to offer.

St John’s is a small, welcoming, inner-city Catholic school.

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...A nurturing learning environment ...Targeted learning at point of need ...Whole school focus on sustainable living ...Before, After and Holiday care programs

L O R N E NOW Call now and book a personal meeting and tour with the Principal. We would love to have a chat and show you how we can make a difference.

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Learning and Teaching Our quality Learning and Teaching program provides a meaningful curriculum to meet the needs of our students.

We aim to provide all students with the best educational experience possible.

Our approach to learning and teaching: s Promotes positive attitudes s Inspires high achievement s Encourages independence s Developes inquisitive minds that question and reflect on their learning s Encourages collaboration and team work

School Community Families are always welcome at St. Paul’s and are encouraged to actively participate in their children’s schooling in a variety of ways, such as: s Parent Partnership Team s Playgroup s Fundraising s Canteen involvement s Whole school and class liturgies s Parent education s Classroom involvement s Extra curricular events s Working bees

We are a community of life-long learners who develop meaningful relationships, are creative and build knowldege to be active members of our changing world.

Student Wellbeing We are a safe, welcoming and inclusive school. Every staff member at St. Paul’s is a teacher of wellbeing.

Wellbeing at St. Paul’s includes:

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s Social emotional skills s Resilience strategies s Restorative practices

St Paul’s School - a welcoming and diverse Catholic community:

s Values awareness We Provide: s Seasons program

United in faith Inspiring a passion for learning Striving for excellence Connecting with and shaping our world

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Established in 1926, St Margaret’s and Berwick Grammar School offers pathways for both girls and boys from the Early Learning Centre (ELC) through to Year 12. We invite you to visit and discover the extraordinary opportunities on offer at our School.

2017 Open Events School In Action - Tours

ELC Play Morning

9.00 am - Monday 7 August

10.00 am - Saturday 19 August

9.00 am - Thursday 7 September

Twilight School Tours

9.00 am - Friday 13 October

5.00 pm - Friday 10 November

To register please visit our website www.stmargarets.vic.edu.au

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St Monica’s College, Epping ST MONICA’S College, Epping is a vibrant coeducational community of students, staff and parents, which embodies the truths and values of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in its structures, processes and styles of relating.

The College was founded in 1964 by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan to serve the needs of Catholic girls in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. Male students were first accepted in 1978, when a second junior campus was opened. A rural campus, Ostia, was established in 1999. Ostia is in the village of Strath Creek.

St Monica’s College is acknowledged in the wider community as a leader in the area of literacy and numeracy and is committed to supporting all students in the development of these essential skills. The College employs specialist literacy and numeracy staff to coordinate a whole school approach in which all teachers share responsibility for developing students’ reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills.

The needs of all students are recognised and catered for, and the College employs specialist staff with expertise in the education of highly able students (HORIZONS Accelerated Learning Program), students with learning difficulties and well established integration programs.

The College’s LOTE Learning Centre incorporates the Theatre of All Nations. The College teaches Italian, French, Greek, Spanish and Japanese. The College runs a bilingual immersion program (CLIL) in Japanese, Italian and Greek.

Demonstrating its commitment to senior studies, the College provides an extensive range of VCE offerings with small class sizes to ensure high results. Meanwhile, VET and VCAL programs are offered on site and these are proving popular for many SMC families. Students have access to the VCAL Hub, a purpose built facility.

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Project Forward A major redevelopment and expansion program for St Monica’s College, commenced in 2015 and is progressing rapidly. It is the biggest and most important project undertaken by the College since its inception. It is called ‘Project Forward’.

Two major projects are underway...

Two major projects are underway with the first, a purpose built administration building, due for completion in early August. The second project, with funding approved from the Victorian Government, is a state of the art multi-level teaching and learning centre on the Davisson Street Campus. This comprises a student reception, office area, as well as a multi-purpose area and student lounge. Floors one and two will house various sized classrooms and staff office areas.

The College has also refurbished and opened the Sister Julian Quaine Library on the Davisson Street Campus. It comprises collaborative and individual study spaces, external staircase and entry, photocopy and resource centre, beautiful reading lounge and teacher work zones. Its designer, Brad Wray from Branch Studios, also designed the award winning Pamela Coyne Library on the Dalton Road Campus.

All teaching and learning areas are also undergoing upgrades to continue our dedication to have modern, spacious and contemporary learning zones for students and staff to excel in.

For more information, please contact the College on (03) 9409 8800

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St Stephen’s Catholic Primary School ST STEPHEN’S is proud to be the premier school, providing children from the East Reservoir area with a high quality Catholic Education.

Founded in 1958, St Stephen’s has developed a strong tradition according to the teachings of King St Stephen of Hungary; take care of the powerless, be patient, and show forgiveness to people who wrong us. These values are embedded throughout our school community.

Our staff believe it is important for our children to know what they are learning and why We are proud of our well-rounded curriculum that offers our children opportunities to be excited about coming to school and gaining the tools to become whatever they want to be.

Our Student Leadership Enhancement Program gives our children opportunities to work with teachers and families to become the leaders of tomorrow. Many of the best initiatives at our

school have been planned and implemented by our children.

Our student leaders understand their responsibilities to help others, especially those younger than themselves. We are proud of our strong Buddy Program, that allows our Preps to come to school with children and teachers alike, entrusted to help them make friends and develop a love for learning. At St Stephen’s, looking out for others is a key part of what makes our school what it is.

We want your child to have the knowledge, skills and understandings that will set them up to be confident learners, and that comes from a warm learning community.

A school of the Catholic Tradition in the Heart of Reservoir.

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We invite you to join a tour of our St Mary’s 7-10 Campus to see the school in its everyday operation. Conducted by our Principal, Mr Peter Riordan, one hour tours are run throughout the year commencing at 9:15am.

See our website for dates and more information: www.sccmelb.catholic.edu.au Bookings essential: www.trybooking.com/JORC or contact our Registrar on 03 9321 9206 St Mary’s Years 7-10 Campus: 273 Victoria St, West Melbourne 3003 St Brigid’s Yrs 11& 12 Campus: Cnr Alexandra Pde & Nicholson St, Fitzroy North 3068 T: 9321 9200 E: enquiries@sccmelb.catholic.edu.au W: www.sccmelb.catholic.edu.au 12341632-KC25-17

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Events & Open Days Calendar JUNE 19th

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CBC St Kilda - www.cbcstkilda.com, Open Day St Aloysius - www.aloysius.vic.edu.au, Talk & Tour, 9:30am St Elizabeth’s Parish School - www.sedandenongnth.catholic.edu.au School Tour, 9:30am Oakleigh Grammar - www.oakleighgrammar.vic.edu.au, School Tour, 9:30am Lighthouse Christian College - www.lighthouse.vic.edu.au, Open Day, 9:30am-12noon & 4pm-7pm Marymede Catholic College - www.marymede.vic.edu.au, Open Morning, 9:30am Salesian College - Chadstone - www.salesian.vic.edu.au, Tour with the Registrar, 9:30am Siena College - www.siena.vic.edu.au, Open Morning 9:30am-11am Simonds Catholic College - www.sccmelb.catholic.edu.au, Talk & Tour Salesian College - Sunbury - www.scr.vic.edu.au, College Tour, 9am Santa Maria College - www.santamaria.vic.edu.au, Talk & Tour, 11:30am Penola - www.penola.vic.edu.au, Principal Tour, 9am St John’s Regional College - Refer to their website - www.sjcdandenong. catholic.edu.au, Open evening

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St Elizabeth’s Parish School - www.sedandenongnth.catholic.edu.au, School Tour, 9:30am Toorak College - www.toorakcollege.vic.edu.au, Discover Toorak Event - 9am & 10am Penola - www.penola.vic.edu.au, Principal Tour, 9am Salesian College - Sunbury - www.scr.vic.edu.au, Open Day, 9:30-5pm Simonds Catholic College - www.sccmelb.catholic.edu.au, Talk & Tour Mackillop College Werribee - www.mackillopwerribee.com.au, Open Day - Tours from 10am - 12.15pm Marymede Catholic College - www.marymede.vic.edu.au, Open Morning, 9:30am Oakleigh Grammar - www.oakleighgrammar.vic.edu.au, School Tour, 9:30am Holy Eucarist Primary School - www.hemalverneast.catholic.edu.au, Open Day Santa Maria College - www.santamaria.vic.edu.au, Talk & Tour, 9am Heritage College - www.heritagecollege.com.au, Open Day, Narre Warren South Campus; 11am-1pm Simonds Catholic College - www.sccmelb.catholic.edu.au, Talk & Tour

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St Margarets & Berwick Grammar - www.stmargarets.vic.edu.au, ELC Play Morning, 10am Santa Maria College - www.santamaria.vic.edu.au, Talk & Tour, 10:30am Holy Eucarist Primary School -www.hemalverneast.catholic.edu.au, Open Day Good News Lutheran College - www.goodnews.vic.edu.au, Open day/evening from 4pm Simonds Catholic College - www.sccmelb.catholic.edu.au, Talk & Tours St Aloysius - www.aloysius.vic.edu.au, Afternoon Tea with Principal, 4:30pm Marcellin College - www.marcellin.vic.edu.au. College Tours, 9am Simonds Catholic College - www.sccmelb.catholic.edu.au, Talk & Tours Salesian College - Sunbury - www.scr.vic.edu.au, College Tour, 9am Marymede Catholic College - www.marymede.vic.edu.au, Open Morning, 9:30am Penola - www.penola.vic.edu.au, Principal Tour, 9am Geelong Baptist College - www.geelongbc.org, Information Session St Aloysius - www.aloysius.vic.edu.au, Talk & Tour, 9:30am

SEPTEMBER 5th

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St Aloysius - www.aloysius.vic.edu.au, Beyond Primary School Session, 5:30pm Simonds Catholic College - www.sccmelb.catholic.edu.au, Talk & Tour St Margarets & Berwick Grammar - www.stmargarets.vic.edu.au, Schools in Action - Tours; 9am Siena College - www.siena.vic.edu.au, Open Morning; 9:30am-11am Santa Maria College - www.santamaria.vic.edu.au, Talk & Tour, 2pm St Aloysius - www.aloysius.vic.edu.au, Talk & Tour, 9:30am Marcellin College - www.marcellin.vic.edu.au, College Tour, 9am Penola - www.penola.vic.edu.au, Principal Tour, 9am Thomas Carr College - www.thomascarr.vic.edu.au, College Tours Marymede Catholic College - www.marymede.vic.edu.au, Open Morning, 9:30am Presentation College - www.pcw.vic.edu.au, Twilight Evening Salesian College - Sunbury - www.scr.vic.edu.au, College Tour, 9:00am CBC St Kilda - www.cbcstkilda.com, Open Day CBC St Kilda - www.cbcstkilda.com, Open Day

Aitken College - Refer to their website - www.aitkencollege.edu.au Alia College - Refer to their website - www.alia.edu.au Australian International Academy - Refer to their website - msc.aiahome.net Caroline Chisholm Catholic College - Refer to their website www.cccc.vic.edu.au Chairo Christian College - Refer to their website - www.chairo.vic.edu.au Christian College Geelong - Refer to their website - www.christiancollege.vic.edu.au Holy Saviour Primary School - Refer to their website - www.hsvs.catholic.edu.au Hume Anglican Grammar - Refer to their website www.humegrammar.vic.edu.au John Paul College - Refer to their website - www.jpc.vic.edu.au Kilbreda College - Refer to their website - www.kilbreda.vic.edu.au Maranatha College - Refer to their website - www.maranatha.vic.edu.au Marian College - Refer to their website - www.mariansw.catholic.edu.au Mercy College - Refer to their website - www.mercycoburg.catholic.edu.au Mt Evelyn Christian School - Refer to their website - www.mecs.vic.edu.au Our Lady of Sion - Refer to College website for regular Talk & Tours - www.sion. catholic.edu.au Overnewton College - www.overnewton.vic.edu.au, Weekly Tours held every Wed at the Taylors Lakes Campus & every Thurs at the Keilor Campus.

St Gregory the Great School - Refer to their website - www.sgdoncaster.catholic.edu.au St Kevin’s Primary School - Refer to their website - www.skormond.catholic.edu.au St Paul’s Primary School - Sunshine - Refer to their website - www.spsunshinewest. catholic.edu.au St Monica’s Epping - Refer to their website - www.stmonicas-epping.com St Richard’s Primary - Kilsyth - Refer to their website - www.srkilsyth.catholic.edu.au St Stephen’s Primary School - Refer to their website - www.ssreservoireast.catholic. edu.au

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Thomas Carr College THOMAS Carr College is a Catholic co-education Year 7-12 College located west of Melbourne at Tarneit. We are a friendly community where each person is valued and spiritually nurtured. In the spirit of Archbishop Carr, young men and women are encouraged to strive for excellence and are challenged to pursue justice in the world.

Our College is an innovative educational community, providing the latest technology, buildings and facilities. We offer an engaging curriculum which equips our students with the knowledge, skills and attributes for the future. Powerful learning is facilitated by dedicated staff who nurture faith and positive relationships.

From a broad-based curriculum in Years 7 and 8, to a comprehensive range of VCE, VET and VCAL courses, Thomas Carr College is committed to providing a range of programs, which will support all students in their future endeavours. Our Learning and Teaching programs provide an environment that offers all students opportunities to stimulate their intellectual curiosity, whilst developing their confidence in making decisions. This is achieved by emphasising that learning is the key to a successful journey through life, equipping our students with the essential skills, attitudes and values appropriate for a lifetime of learning.

In recent years, Thomas Carr has opened a country campus in Coragulac. The Good Samaritan Campus is a former convent located near Colac. In Year 9, students are given the opportunity to embark on a 3-week Country Experience using these new facilities. Our innovative and unique iD9 program provides a specialised curriculum that includes a 3-week residential country experience as well as an intensive city experience. Communication, Investigation and Personal Development are key learning emphases in the course.

In 2018, the College will introduce its Magis Program for gifted and talented students in Year 7. The Magis Program is designed to cater for the needs of the academically gifted or talented student who demonstrates above average abilities. Through specialist

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curriculum, well-practiced teaching expertise, and a developed culture of high expectations, students will be stimulated, challenged and motivated towards even higher levels of achievement. Each year, one class of students is selected to participate in this six-year program which is designed to enhance intellectual potential and development. Accelerated courses involve a combination of a faster paced curriculum and more complex and abstract material which encourages students to further develop their capacity for higher level thinking.

Students who strive for the Magis want always to do better. The quest of the Magis is to encourage young people who have ambitious goals and to challenge them to strive further than the mediocre. The Magis program endeavours to produce leaders, students who are always striving to see more, to love more and to do more.

We are now in Stage 3 of our exciting capital development works of our 10 Year Master Building Plan. Stage 3 of this plan includes doubling the size of our existing gymnasium to include two full sized basketball courts with retractable tier seating to provide for a show court, refurbished change rooms and a new dedicated weights room.

The extension of the Fr Tobin Gymnasium was completed in March of this year. The refurbishment of the Fr Ray Administration Centre was also completed in March of this year. A state-of-the-art Performing Arts Centre is currently under construction and is due to be completed towards the end of 2017. The Fr Moran Performing Arts Centre will feature a 500-seat auditorium together with the latest technical production equipment, lighting and sound dedicated drama and music rooms and a recording studio.

Thomas Carr College is now accepting enrolments for Year 7 2019 and still has limited spaces available for Year 7 2018.

Open Day: Sunday October 29. College Tours: June 8, August 16 and September 14.

To make a College Tour appointment please contact the College Registrar at registrar@thomascarr.vic.edu.au

35 Thomas Carr Drive Tarneit, Victoria 3029 T 03 8734 2444 Please visit our website:

www.thomascarr.vic.edu.au

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MELBOURNE FOOT, ANKLE AND walking CLINIC Special interest in growth and development of children

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.

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 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.

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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.

Applications For Year 7 2019 Close 25 August

Investing in your son’s future is a decision not to be undertaken lightly, which is why you need to visit Whitefriars College.

An engaging, quality Catholic education for boys, in the Carmelite Tradition.

Visit Us For A Tour

Whitefriars College Inc 156 Park Road Donvale Victoria 3111 Australia T +61 3 9872 8200 E enrolments@whitefriars.vic.edu.au www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au ABN 35 808 045 134 | REG A0029974Y | CRICOS 01680G

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Locality Guide BAYSIDE John Paul College .......................................................................................................33

NORTH – NORTH EAST Aitken College ....................................................................................................... 4 & 5

Kilbreda College ...............................................................................................34 & 35

Hume Anglican Grammar.................................................................................... 31

St Kevin’s Primary School – Ormond .......................................................... 66

Marcellin College ....................................................................................................... 43

Toorak College..................................................................................................... 8 & 75

Marymede Catholic College .....................................................................44 & 45

GEELONG REGION Christian College Geelong ....................................................................... 20 & 21

Salesian College – Sunbury ................................................................................. 57

Geelong Baptist College.........................................................................................23 The Geelong College ............................................................................ 22, 82 & 83 EAST – SOUTH EAST Alia College .................................................................................................................... 11 Chairo Christian College ...................................................................................... 19 Cornish College ........................................................................................................... 14 Heritage College......................................................................................................... 27 Holy Saviour Primary School ............................................................................. 29 Lighthouse Christian College ........................................................................... 36 Maranatha College ................................................................................................... 39 Mater Christi College ................................................................................... 46 & 47

Santa Maria College ................................................................................................. 58 St Monica’s College – Epping .......................................... Front, 2, 3, 70 & 71 MELBOURNE Australian International College........................................................................ 9 CBC St Kilda ....................................................................................................... 16 & 17 CEO Melbourne ...........................................................................................................32 Christian Education – A different starting point.................................... 18 Dyslexia – Working through a tangle of words ....................................... 42 Holy Eucharist Primary School ......................................................................... 28 Melbourne Tournament (Basketball) ..............................................................26 Mercy College .............................................................................................................. 49

Oakleigh Grammar ................................................................................................... 51

MIRVAC – All hands rise for a school seachange ................................ 30

Our Lady of Sion College...................................................................................... 52

Noone Imagewear..................................................................................................... 50

Salesian College Chadstone................................................................................ 56

Paul Sadler Swimland .............................................................................................. 48

St Elizabeth’s Primary School............................................................................. 62

Presentation College................................................................................................ 55

St Gregory the Great Catholic School........................................................... 63

Simonds Catholic College .................................................................................... 73

St John’s Regional College .................................................................................. 65

St Aloysius College ................................................................................................... 61

St Margaret’s School & Berwick Grammar School ............................... 69

St John’s Primary School – Clifton Hill....................................................... 64

St Richard’s Catholic Primary School – Kilsyth ..................................... 68

Why I created Parent Guides – Eileen Berry............................................. 10

Tim Bowman Story .................................................................................................. 60

Wilson Medical............................................................................................................ 78

Whitefriars College................................................................................................... 79 OUTER EAST Mount Evelyn Christian School ........................................................................ 38 WEST – NORTH WEST Bacchus Marsh Grammar ........................................................................... 12 & 13 Caroline Chisholm Catholic College ............................................................. 15 Good News Lutheran College ................................................................. 24 & 25 Mackillop............................................................................................... 6, 7, 37 & Back Marian College ................................................................................................. 40 & 41 Overnewton College ................................................................................................ 53 Penola College ............................................................................................................. 54 Siena college ................................................................................................................. 59 St Paul’s Primary School – Sunshine .............................................................. 67 St Stephen’s Catholic Primary School – Reservoir ................................ 72 Thomas Carr College.................................................................................... 76 & 77

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Contents ‘A Passion For Swimming’ – Paul Sadler Swimland ...............................48

MIRVAC – All hands rise for a school seachange ..................................30

Aitken College ........................................................................................................ 4 & 5

Mount Evelyn Christian School .........................................................................38

Alia College .....................................................................................................................11

Noone Imagewear.......................................................................................................50

Australian International College......................................................................... 9

Oakleigh Grammar .................................................................................................... 51

Bacchus Marsh Grammar ............................................................................12 & 13

Our Lady Of Sion College .....................................................................................52

Caroline Chisholm Catholic College .............................................................. 15

Overnewton College .................................................................................................53

CBC St Kilda ........................................................................................................16 & 17

Penola College ..............................................................................................................54

CEO Melbourne ...........................................................................................................32

Presentation College.................................................................................................55

Chairo Christian College ....................................................................................... 19 Christian College Geelong ........................................................................ 20 & 21 Christian Education – A different starting point ................................... 18 Cornish College ........................................................................................................... 14 Dyslexia – Working through a tangle of words ........................................42 Events & Open Days Calendar ............................................................................ 74 Geelong Baptist College.........................................................................................23

Salesian College – Chadstone .............................................................................56 Salesian College – Sunbury .................................................................................. 57 Santa Maria College ..................................................................................................58 Siena College .................................................................................................................59 Simonds Catholic College ..................................................................................... 73 St Aloysius College .................................................................................................... 61 St Elizabeth’s Primary School..............................................................................62

Good News Lutheran College ..................................................................24 & 25 St Gregory The Great Catholic School ..........................................................63 Heritage College.......................................................................................................... 27 Holy Eucharist Primary School ..........................................................................28 Holy Saviour Primary School ..............................................................................29 Hume Anglican Grammar..................................................................................... 31 John Paul College .......................................................................................................33 Kilbreda College ...............................................................................................34 & 35 Lighthouse Christian College .............................................................................36 Locality Listing .............................................................................................................80

St John’s Primary School – Clifton Hill.........................................................64 St John’s Regional College ...................................................................................65 St Kevin’s Primary School – Ormond ............................................................66 St Margaret’s School & Berwick Grammar School .................................69 St Monica’s College – Epping ........................................... Front, 2, 3, 70 & 71 St Paul’s Primary School – Sunshine ...............................................................67 St Richard’s Catholic Primary School – Kilsyth .......................................68

MacKillop...............................................................................................6, 7, 37 & Back

St Stephen’s Catholic Primary School – Reservoir ................................. 72

Maranatha College .....................................................................................................39

The Geelong College ..............................................................................22, 82 & 83

Marcellin College ........................................................................................................43

Thomas Carr College..................................................................................... 76 & 77

Marian College ..................................................................................................40 & 41

Tim Bowman Story ................................................................................................... 60

Marymede Catholic College .....................................................................44 & 45

Toorak College......................................................................................................8 & 75

Mater Christi College ....................................................................................46 & 47

Whitefriars College....................................................................................................79

Melbourne Tournament (Basketball) ..............................................................26

Why I created Parent Guides – Eileen Berry..............................................10

Mercy College ...............................................................................................................49

Wilson Medical............................................................................................................. 78

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The Geelong College THE Geelong College is a Uniting Church coeducational school, with 1,325 students from Early Learning to Year 12, and boarders from Year 7. We are an innovative and caring community of learners committed to making a positive difference to an ever changing world.

The College is well known as one of Victoria’s finest schools, and is highly respected interstate and overseas for its student academic achievements, and its broad and innovative learning opportunities.

This open and inclusive learning community serves the needs of young people and their families through a diverse range of pathways and experiences. Each student is encouraged and helped to achieve their best, and to explore their passions which helps them to prepare for a changing future. The College is passionately coeducational, and believes that girls and boys learn and lead best together.

With significant and rapid changes in industry, leadership and community and social structures, the College focuses 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 six career changes. To thrive, they will need to

Diverse, challenging and nurturing programs at all levels of the school encourage and inspire our whole community to be positive contributors to the world 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.

The new College Vision for Learning identifies and integrates a series of capabilities into all learning experiences, projects and cocurricular opportunities. Identity, Creating, Communicating, Enterprise, Creativity, Thinking and Contributing are the capabilities young people need to develop to become independent and informed global citizens, and to learn how to learn.

Diverse, challenging and nurturing programs at all levels of the school encourage and inspire our whole community to be positive contributors to the world. From the Reggio Emilia inspired Junior School, the Middle School, which includes the Enviro Garden immersion in Year 4, the Year 5 Designing the future program and the Year 6 Media program, and at the Senior School, with approximately 40 VCE subjects available and a rich co-curricular program including APS sport, Drama, Music, Expeditions, Debating and Public Speaking opportunities, there is something to inspire everyone.

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Geelong College students are well cared for at every stage of their development by experienced, committed and dynamic teachers. The TripleR wellbeing program works hand in hand with other learning programs to create a nurturing environment through which young people develop resilience, confidence, personal responsibility and the desire to make a difference.

Diversity is highly valued at the College and students and staff from across the state, the country and the globe are welcomed. We share cultures, languages, faiths and values, to make our school community a dynamic, interesting and exciting place to learn.

Because people learn at different paces and in different ways, individual needs are identified and an engaging and supportive environment is created through a variety of approaches to learning.

Students receive the help they need to accomplish set tasks and are given opportunities to extend and challenge themselves, in and out of class, and through a range of interest groups and learning programs. Independent project works further extends, challenges and supports students to explore and develop passions, to collaborate with group members or mentors, and to be responsible and resilient throughout the process.

Based on two city campuses, but linked to the beautiful surrounds of Geelong and the Surf Coast, southwest of Melbourne, the College learning spaces and facilities bring together history and modern design. The Keith Humble Centre for Music and the Performing Arts, home to Music, Drama and Dance, the dynamic Middle School learning spaces and the renowned Enviro precinct, are examples of outstanding facilities that support exciting and innovative programs. The state-of-the-art Recreation Centre, and the surrounding ovals and green areas, foster fitness and wellbeing in the whole school community.

Scholarship applications are welcomed from students who believe they can make a positive contribution to our learning community. Academic, Music and Boarding Scholarships are offered from Years 7 to 11. Scholarship exams and auditions are conducted in February for entry into the following year.

Find out more! Tours with our Registrar can be arranged at a time and day that suits your family. Open Days are held each term and include an opportunity to meet the Principal and teaching staff, and to experience our school, classes and activities guided by students.

Visit www.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au or phone (03) 5226 3156 to arrange a tour.

“I tackle challenges in my own way.�

Geelong College, a leading Victorian day and boarding school.

Find out more at our Open Days Wednesday 16 August and 25 October. www.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au or phone 5226 3156 12345019-KC25-17

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