NL 3 - 2014 - Parade College
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NL 3 - 2014 - Parade College
No. 3 From the Principal 18 February 2014 This Friday the annual ACC Swimming Carnival takes place in the evening at M.S.A.C. We wish our swimmers and coaches a successful evening at they compete in the top division. Please note the Parent-Tutor meetings are to take place on Thursday 27 February. This is an important opportunity for discussion to help us best meet the needs of your son. Last Sunday we held our Open Day for a large crowd of Bookings can be made on line. visitors who enjoyed the hospitality of the staff and students and the many displays and presentations on offer. Many Enrolments for Year 7 in 2015 close on Friday 28 February. thanks to our students who helped out on the day so Angela O’Connor, our Registrar, can provide advice and professionally and enthusiastically. application forms (9468-3304). The Old Paradians’ Association are celebrating the Dr Denis Moore cfc centenary of its official founding in 1914. There will be a Principal number of celebratory functions during the year. The first took place last Sunday with a commemorative bike ride from Alphington to Bundoora to arrive at Parade for lunch during Open Day. The 39th Annual Parade Art Show took place last weekend in College Hall. The formal opening on Friday evening was well attended and the winning artists were presented with their awards. Many thanks to Cate Livingston, Margaret Grech and the committee for their wonderful organisation. Thanks to the Ladies’ Auxiliary, Fathers’ Committee and the Parade Property Management Team for their assistance on such a busy weekend. From the Assistant Principal - Staff Welfare and Development All money raised from selling the vegetables goes to the Waterford Garden Project which is providing funds to assist projects such as Brekky Van. All donations of seedlings, plants, snail bait (animal Catholic Identity friendly), netting, outdoor garden ornaments will be gratefully accepted. You can drop off at reception at A Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition… either campus or contact me and we will collect these lives and grows as a faith-sharing community by from you. fostering a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Community Mass - All Welcome! Over recent weeks a number of parents have joined their sons for the masses which has given a wonderful sense of community. Friday 21 February 8.10am Preston Campus - Father Michael Knight with T20 (Ms Adriana Congiu) Bundoora Chapel - Father Anthony Girolami with H17 (Ms Christina Marazita) and H08 (Mr Phil Watkins) Friday 28 February 8.10am Bundoora Chapel - Father Varghese Kuttikatt with B16 (Domenic Di Fabio) and B07 (Leanne Thomas) Culture Committee and Waterford Garden Project Pictured are some students with Mr Louis Panozzo. Mr Panozzo is part of the Property Management Team and, with his expert knowledge and guidance, there is a better chance of the vegetables surviving! The Year 12 Culture Committee is preparing to Ms Cate Livingston organise the first planting of vegetables for our Assistant Principal - Staff Welfare and Development Waterford Garden. From the Assistant Principal - Organisation From the Registrar Staff Curriculum Professional Development Day – Tuesday 25 February Year 7 2015 Enrolments Close on Friday 28 February 2015 Please note that there will be no formal classes for students Applications are now being accepted for 2015 and on this day as all staff are involved in a Professional Development Day. beyond. If you have a son currently at the College you are still required to submit an application for any younger siblings. Please contact me on 9468 3304 or email [email protected] to obtain a Prospectus and Immunisations for Students information package. The following year levels are being immunised in the coming weeks: North of the Yarra - Items Ready for collection Thursday 27 February North of the Yarra have delivered a number of books, art Year 9 folders and stationery items to the College that were Tuesday 18 March originally not available when orders were filled. They are now Year 7 and VCE students for the Flu Vaccination (optional at ready for collection at main reception. If you did not receive a cost of $25) everything in your original package please ask your son to call in at main reception to check whether his missing items Forms should have already been returned to the College. are amongst those delivered. Any queries should be directed to Ms Cathie Ireland. Second-hand Uniforms Year 7 Camp Week – March 3 to 7 Academy Uniforms accept certain items of the school uniform for second-hand sale. Blazers and jumpers can be All Year 7 students will be involved in an alternate program in brought in for sale, but they must be in excellent condition the week commencing Monday 3 March. There will be no and dry cleaned with the receipt still attached. Academy do formal classes. not accept pants, shorts, shirts or any items of sports Monday Hughes and Treacy are on camp; Lynch and Bodkin attend the Treacy Trail Excursion Tuesday are: 2.30pm - 4.00pm on Tuesdays and 8.00am - 9.00am on Hughes and Treacy are on camp; Lynch and Fridays at Bundoora and 10.30am - 11.00am on Tuesday at Preston. Unfortunately, main reception cannot accept and Bodkin travel to the camp sites Friday the uniform shop is open. The hours during the school term Bodkin not at school Wednesday Hughes and Treacy return from camp; Lynch Thursday uniform. If you have items to sell please bring them in when second-hand goods. Families are welcome to donate second-hand uniforms to the Hughes and Treacy not at school; Lynch and College, but again, we can only accept items in extremely Bodkin are on camp good condition and something that your son would wear Hughes and Treacy attend the Treacy Trail himself. Academy Uniforms and the College reserve the Excursion; Lynch and Bodkin return from camp right to refuse to accept any item. Mr Mark Aiello Assistant Principal - Organisation Mrs Angela O’Connor Registrar Our first College Assembly for the year From the Assistant Principal - Student Welfare was held on February 7 and our College Dux from the VCE Year 12 class of 2013, Peter Phung, and a number of his fellow VCE classmates who achieved ATAR scores above 95 were acknowledged and congratulated on their great efforts last year. Welcome Back to the 2014 School Year! Also included in this wonderful I trust all families enjoyed the recognition of student achievement summer break. It was great to see was the 2013 Year 12 VCAL the boys as they returned to school Outstanding Student, Michael Visona. after the holidays, and to welcome We wish all the students from 2013 the our newest Paradians as they best for the future. commenced their journey with us, both our Year 7s and those new to Parade in other year levels. A lot has happened in the last two weeks – our Year 12s have welcomed the Year 7s at both campuses on their first day, introducing them into the Parade story through some activities together and a liturgy where the Year 7s were presented with their House badges and lanyards. Some of the photos on this page record those events, and you will find more in the Photo Gallery on the College website. We were very proud of the Year 12s at both campuses as they set about their task of mentoring the younger boys on that first day, and look forward to their further involvement as the year progresses. The Year 7s seemed to At the same Assembly, the Indigenous Torch Bearer for this year, Kobi Austin (Year 12, Bodkin House) was presented to our community, Sports Captains and Band Captains were presented with their badges and commissioned into service for the community for the year, our Blood Bank and Community Action Awardees acknowledged and our student travellers to Nepal on World Challenge, Kenya on the EREA Immersion experience and Italy on the LOTE trip recounted their experiences. Its been a great start to the year – and we look forward to the weeks and months ahead. Miss Regina Rowan Assistant Principal - Student Welfare have taken to secondary school with a great deal of enthusiasm and confidence, and have worked out their way around each campus very quickly. Padlocks and lockers have been set up, timetables understood and belltimes and teachers names quickly remembered! They have made a great start and we wish them well for the year ahead! Not sure of your Future? Visit us on Open Day. Let us unlock your potential! The Beauty and Hair Academy of Australia are opening their doors on Sunday February 23 from 10am-3pm to showcase their facilities and courses for students and parents. Visitors will be able to watch and participate in demonstrations; tour the beautiful training academy including the largest spa training facility in the Northern suburbs; and talk with our experienced educators about our comprehensive Beauty Therapy program, and Salon Management program as well as various certificate courses. If this is for you, register your interest on our Facebook page event https://www.facebook.com/ beautyandhairacademy or please contact us on ph: 03 9469 5483 or by email to . Web: www.beautyandhairacademy.com.au From the Assistant Principal - Teaching & Learning Grade Band Changes At Parade Please note, that following extensive discussions throughout last year with the Teaching and Learning Team at the College, the Leadership Team has approved changes to the Grade Bands to take effect as from the start of the 2014 school year. The rationale behind the move is: To better reflect VCE grade bands and study scores. To better reflect a bell curve distribution. To be more accurate to the AusVELS and NAPLAN distribution. We also have the situation whereby some boys consider that 40% is a pass mark, when clearly it is not. A new category “NP” has been introduced to indicate to the students that they have scored between 40 and 49%, which is not an acceptable level of achievement hence they have not passed the task. Boys should be operating at or above a “C” level if they are coping with the work. If you have any queries regarding the new bands, please contact either myself or Mr Geoff Caulfield (Director of Teaching and Learning) at the College. Mr Robert Inglis Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning Request for an Interpreter 2014 Parent/Tutor Evening - Thursday 27 February Student Progress Interviews Tuesday 1 April Thursday 3 April Thursday 24 April If you require an interpreter to help discuss your son’s progress with his teachers, please complete the form below and return it to your son’s Tutor Teacher by Friday 21 February. If you would like to use an interpreter at any other time during the school year, please contact: Mrs Stephanie Campbell or Mrs Josie Kengni at Bundoora Campus on 9468 3300 or email [email protected]; [email protected] Or Mrs Reanna Timoney or Mrs Ann Fahey at Preston Campus on 9468 3300 or email [email protected]; [email protected] ====================================================================== Your son’s name Your name Your phone number Your preferred language Time and date of Interview (H) (W) (M) From the Director Student Support Services Indigenous Torch 2014 Parade’s Indigenous Torch is made of red-gum timber left over from the creation of the Indigenous Marker in Foundation Square by Aboriginal artist, Glenn Romains, in 2006. Each year it is presented to a student to carry throughout the coming year. The carrier of the Indigenous Torch for 2014 is Kobi Austin, Year 12, B09. Kobi was presented with the Torch at the Term 1 Assembly with his mum, grandmother and aunty present. Kobi is from the Gunditjmara and Yorta-Yorta tribes, which are located in the northern and southern regions of Victoria. Kobi’s family is part of the Stolen Generation. Kobi’s grandmother was walking home from Primary School when the authorities came and took away members of her family. As a young girl, she desperately longed for the return of her family. Kobi is related to many famous Indigenous people. These include three time AFL premiership player from the Brisbane Lions, Christopher Johnson, Archie Roach, the Messages, Belongings & Unplanned Departure of Students well-known singer songwriter, and Lionel Rose, the first ever Indigenous World Title Holder. Kobi is a very proud Paradian and Gunditjmara man. He displays great leadership qualities. We congratulate him on receiving this important award and know that he will continue to be a wonderful role model to Parade’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. Ms Jenine Fogarty Director Student Support Services Parents and Guardians are reminded that delivery of personal items is not possible due to constant student movement in a Secondary School. Whilst every reasonable attempt will be made to deliver important messages only, parents are advised we cannot guarantee timely delivery. Parents/Guardians arriving unexpectedly to collect students for urgent appointments may face a delay of up to 45 minutes. Please ensure you allow sufficient time prior to the appointment. From the Director of Ministry & Religious Education The spiritual and religious presence in Kenya is clearly evident and impressive. We met several Christian Brothers during our stay in Kenya, all of whom displayed a strong desire to improve the community that they lived in. The majority of schools and Kenya Immersion organisations we visited were run Written by Ryan Wait T08 and Jake Spiteri L06 or, at least in some ways, influenced by Christianity. In January 2014 a group of four Year 12 Parade College students travelled to Nairobi, Kenya, along with two A significant number of locals who supervising teachers, Ms Rachel Roche and Mr David we attended Mass with at the Moore. local church in Embulbul was further evidence of the influence The aim of the trip was to immerse ourselves into the East that religion plays in Kenyan African culture and experience the way people in Nairobi society. live. We spent the majority of our time situated in the area known as Embulbul, where we assisted at the Brother Even though aid from western countries hasn't always Beausang School. benefitted Africa we all agree that the religious organisations we experienced in Kenya had an During our time in Beausang we held Edmund Rice overwhelmingly positive effect on the community. Camps for classes seven and five, experienced both the Kenyan high school and primary school learning Jesus promoted the idea of helping the less fortunate environments and established relationships with the members of society. It would now appear the world students. We are grateful to the principal of the school, operates as one big global community and therefore it Peter Shanahan, the various Christian Brothers who makes sense that religious organisations would look to worked at the school and ex-student leaders of Beausang, countries such as Kenya and see a place where they can all of whom do good. provided us with guidance and much Even though being religious is not a requirement for being cherished a 'good' person, in the same way that being a good person information of the is not a pre-requisite for being religious, there is something Kenyan culture. to be said for the work the Christian Brothers involve themselves in Kenya. We were also fortunate enough to We embarked on this trip with the notion of social justice in spend time at the mind. To be socially just you must be willing to help out Reuben Centre, situated in Mukuru, and the Mary Rice those who are experiencing difficulties. The religious Centre based on the edge of Kibera. As well as spending people who we met clearly showed they have the desire to time at the various schools we had the opportunity to visit benefit the Kenyan community and this is in some way several tourist attractions including the Bomas Centre, influenced by their backgrounds in religion. Hell's Gate National Park and the Elephant Orphanage. Miss Rachel Roche The 2014 Kenyan Immersion was an incredible experience and one which will resonate with us for many years to come. Director of Ministry & Religious Education From the Director of High Performance Sport . As a result of winning the Victorian Long Jump Championship last November, Tom Wilson (B03) made the Victorian Team which competed in the National Championships in Townsville last December. Nathan Wins State Title A solid winter on the Mountain Bike has Although Tom’s preparation was hampered with injury, he certainly ‘paid off’ for Year 8 student still managed to finish 10th and gain valuable experience for Nathan Bof (B15) who recently competed future competitions. in the Victorian Junior Track Cycling Championships, where he won all six individual events including the time trial, Marcus Willoughby (H10) recently was individual pursuit, the sprint and the selected in the Victorian Surf Life Saving Kierin. Team to compete in the National Championships which were held in Sydney. Marcus was selected in the beach sprints, the mixed and taplin relay and the beach flag event. He performed well in all events with Victoria finishing 4th in the Championships. Mr Phillip Gaut Nathan’s success has been rewarded with a position on the Victorian Team, which competes in the Australian Championships in Sydney later this month. All within the Parade community would like to congratulate Nathan on his performance and wish him all the best at the National Championships. Students Perform Well Over The Summer Break Dion Paola (L01), who has been a member of the Junior State Soccer team, recently captained the Victorian U15 team which competed in the National FFA Institute Challenge held at the AIS. After a close competition, Victoria defeated NSW in the final on penalities. Director of High Performance Sport LOTE OPPORTUNITIES For All Host Families We will be holding a pre-arrival meeting to provide you with information on arrival, interaction and excursions, as well as to answer questions you have on the cultural aspects of the program. Student Exchange To France, Italy or Japan This meeting will take place on Wednesday 5 March at Mr Nathan Coghlan of Nacel Australia will be talking to any 7.00pm in the Banksia/Acacia Rooms. This new students interested in the possibility of overseas exchange meeting venue is at the northern end of the Greening between 12.30 and 1.00pm on Thursday 27 February. Auditorium, so the closest parking will be at Naughtin Oval. Any parent wishing to learn more about student exchange is invited to attend the meeting at 12.30pm, Room W21 of the I look forward to seeing all hosts at this important Bundoora Campus. meeting. You may come along and ask any questions you like. This meeting is designed to give you an opportunity to learn more about what would be involved if your son were to go on an Mr Philip Rowlands individual exchange overseas. There are many different Learning Area Leader LOTE organisations through which you can apply for this exchange. Parents arriving at Bundoora Reception by 12.30pm will be escorted to W21 by a senior student. If you have any further questions, please speak to Mr Rowlands on 9468 3336. Associazione Culturale “L’Aurora” St Matthews Primary School Hosting Takada High School Japan Parade College is hosting Takada High School (our Japanese Sister School) for the twentieth time from 15 March to 26 March. Japan has shortlisted twenty students who would like to be involved in this exchange, and we have promised a home to all of these twenty students for the twelve days of the program. As this Newsletter goes to press, we are still looking for one host family. If you have the flexibility to provide a bed (shared room OK), and the openness to invite a world traveller into your home, you are bound to enjoy a rich and rewarding experience. Please call Mr Rowlands at school if you have any questions, or would like to consider this fantastic opportunity. Ph 9468 3300, Mail [email protected] ITALIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES Italian language classes commence at St Matthews Primary School Fawkner North on Saturday 22 February Our teaching includes the Strands of Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking and an appreciation of the Italian culture Enrolment forms are at Parade College Reception or call 9898 4707 Or visit our school website www.lauroraschool.com.au Community Action The Nuwan Amarakoon Year 10 Community Service Award At the assembly I was also proud to award the Nuwan Where the Action is! Welcome back to another school year. For new families Amarakoon Year 10 Community Service Award which is presented in honour of Nuwan, a Parade student, who died in November 2009 following an illness. to the school the Student Community Action Centre is located ‘under the Resource Centre’ and is open at Nuwan was an active participant in the Community Action recess and lunchtimes for all students who wish to get program as a Year 10 student and left a legacy of “service involved in any of the projects we are working on. to others” The Nuwan Amarakoon Shield is awarded each year to a Year 10 student who has shown extraordinary Students are encouraged to volunteer their time and commitment to Community Action. talents to the wide range of community initiatives that the program is involved in. Keep an eye on the daily Nuwan’s brother Kaveen (Year 12, student bulletin to see how you can get involved in B05) presented the shield to Dr helping others less fortunate in the community. Moore to award to the 2013 Blood Bank at Parade winner, Rohan Bhalla (Year 11 L04). Support for the Blood Bank Program at Parade has grown enormously over the last five years and in 2013 Rohan first became involved in we saw a record number of students rolling up their Community Action through his sleeves to save three lives with every donation. In fact placement at Binnak Park. When Parade College donations last year saved over 300 he wanted to get more involved he lives. became one of the founding members of the Foster Care Project and was an integral At the College Assembly on 7 February I was pleased part of the group wanting to learn as much as he could to present the The Stefan Minutoli ‘Blood For Life ‘ about what it is like being a child in foster care. Rohan Donor Shield. The Shield is named after Old Paradian visited the old South Melbourne orphanage of Mackillop and 2011 Blood ambassador Stefan Minutoli who Family Services where he learned about the needs of kids passed away in tragic circumstances. in care and how there is a desperate need for foster carers in the community. The Donor House Challenge was created to honour Stefan’s great work in promoting the Blood Bank Working with an amazing group of boys, Rohan helped put Program at the College. It is awarded each year to the together 50 backpacks for kids in foster care and in August House that records the highest number of donations. last year he helped run an event for foster children on the Polly Woodside. Rohan showed great leadership skills and In 2013 Lynch recorded 23 donations, Bodkin had 28 a genuine commitment to the project and in November was donations, and I’m pleased to announce that with 41 invited to State Parliament where he helped run the Foster donations each Hughes and Treacy were dual winners Care Association AGM. Congratulations Rohan – a worthy of the shield. Dr Moore presented the shield to the winner and a great example for our Parade Community. winning House Prefects- Sean McKernan (Hughes) and Lucas Vivarelli (Treacy). Year 11 Service Learning All Year 11 students are reminded of the ‘Service Learning Our 2014 Blood Ambassadors are Declan Gaffney B04 Program’ that asks all Year 11’s to commit to 10 hours of and Austin Murdoch H01 and they will run the Blood volunteer work. Students can make up these 10 hours by Bank program from the Community Action Centre. Any getting involved in the wide range of volunteer opportunities student aged 16+ years is encouraged to donate once offered at the College. this year and can make a booking in the Centre. At an assembly last week guest speakers from the Red Cross Blood Bank, St Albans Tutoring Program, and Parkville Youth Detention Centre Basketball Program spoke to Year 11s about the programs they offer and their benefits to the community. Apart from these valuable opportunities, Year 11 students can make their hours through many other ways, such as volunteering for the Art Show, Brekky Van or helping out at the centre at lunchtimes. The hours can also be made up through involvement in programs outside the school. Students wanting to sign up for any of these opportunities or wanting more information on the Service Learning Program are asked to see me in the Student Community Action centre at recess or lunchtimes. Free Community Lunch Great Food, Great Company - Our Year 10 Pathways students are involved in assisting with the preparation and serving of a monthly community lunch at the Greensborough Uniting Church. “We recognise that there are many people who are dispossessed from society through unemployment, mental health issues, substance abuse or other factors that make it difficult for them to join in community life. Therefore, we felt we needed to offer a way of connecting with these people giving them a place they can meet together and feel accepted.” All Saints Anglican Church. The first of these lunches is Wednesday 19 February between 12pm-2pm. Just turn up on the day! Anyone wanting to volunteer for these lunches or wanting to donate food is asked to contact Anne-Marie Morello – Community Action Coordinator. Ms Anne-Marie Morello Community Action Convenor Year 12 VCAL Introductions experience. One of my favourite work experiences was Every year we present our Year 12 VCAL students to the with a web design company called Efront, who are based school community as each student in our program has a in the City. I went in thinking it would be a medium to unique program that is suited to his own needs and large company and that I wouldn’t fit in at all. But I was goals. The pathways that our boys take are interesting pleasantly surprised to see that it was a tight knit group and varied. Many of the boys are looking to find an who were very friendly and made me feel like one of apprenticeship or work at the end of Year 12, however, them. I enjoyed my time immensely, I worked hard, and many of our students continue their studies either doing at the end of the week they offered me a casual job to just a pre-apprenticeship course at a TAFE College or help out around the work. Certificate and Diploma courses also at TAFE. Some of our students decide after further study at TAFE to Next year I am looking forward to getting a Diploma in continue their courses at University. Every issue of the Animation and getting to work on the subjects that are newsletter we will have two Year 12 students present going to shape my life. themselves and tell their story. Hi my name is Alex Voce (L10)and I am studying VCAL at Parade College Hi my name is Scott Weston (L10) and Preston. Here we learn the usual subjects I’m currently doing Year 12 VCAL at like Maths (Numeracy) and English Parade College. I started VCAL in Year (Literacy). We also study subjects like 10 here at Preston and have loved every Personal Development, Business minute of it. Certificate and Work Related Skills. These subjects help prepare us for the workplace and We study Literacy, Numeracy, Personal Development outside of school in general. I find these subjects really Skills, Work Related Skills and Business Certificate as helpful in understanding what it is like to stand on your part of the VCAL program. own feet. We also study subjects outside of Parade College. I’m studying Game Design at the Northern Last year I did Carpentry Cert II and Automotive Studies College of Art and Technology (NCAT). In this course I Cert II, but I have now dropped Automotive Studies learn about what goes on behind the scenes of because I didn’t see that as a future job that I’d like. The developing games. I start off by planning the game, trade course that I am doing this year is Certificate II deciding things like what colour to use in a tiny bit of Carpentry (3rd year). In Carpentry we built a cubby house background or choosing what controls people who play from scratch and then sell them. this game can use. The next process is my favourite; the designing of everything. This involves designing what the For work experience I have done many jobs such as characters will look like, what they will be running on, and plastering, plumbing, carpentry and working with a what the background will look like. Finally, to actually mechanic. The work experiences I liked were when I did program the game and then it is done. carpentry and plastering because the work was fun and the people were really good to work with. When I was I am also doing another online course at the Academy of working with the carpenter I was basically a labourer. I Interactive Entertainment (AIE) which is a Certificate II in would have to carry all the timber around and helped to Creative Industries (Media) focusing on animation. In this put up the framing of two units. With plastering I was I will cover the fundamentals of animation and will have installing ceiling tiles and also plastered a whole to create a short animated film. bathroom. I really enjoyed work experience at it gave me a look at what jobs I want to do when I leave school. Another thing we do in VCAL is Work Experience. Students doing VCE will have done one week of work Next year I hope that I can get a job as an apprentice experience in Year 10 level but in VCAL at the end Year carpenter and then finish my apprenticeship off in the 12 you will have done at least eight weeks of work From The Old Paradians Mitchell, 19, will play Ben, the benevolent son of Beast and Belle from Beauty and the Beast who is poised to assume the throne of his contemporary kingdom. To read more, go to www.oldparadians.com.au Remembering Matthew Trotman Family and friends have farewelled Matthew Trotman, a When Reddington put the Art in Arthur Year 7 and 8 student at Parade through 1996 and 1997, Arthur Roe well remembers the moment – it happened at who died on Australia Day at the age of 30. the now-defunct Australian Art Resources gallery in Melbourne when he first caught glimpse of an abstract Matthew, whose father Bernard predeceased him, was the work by the Chicago-born Australian artist Charles younger brother of Nicholas who also attended the Reddington. College. He shared the same Year 7 class with Daniel Strickland, who was tragically killed in a waterskiing accident in Echuca a little over four years ago. To read more, go to www.oldparadians.com.au “I don’t even own that picture anymore,” Arthur lamented this week. Old Paradian Lands Plumb Disney Role “It’s crazy, I should never have let it go. It was one of those Australian actor Mitchell Hope, a final year Parade College things . . . but that was the light if you like.” student in 2012, is to play Ben, son of Belle and Beast, in ‘Descendants’. For Arthur, a final year student of Parade in 1972, Old Paradians Premiership footballer of 1986 and for more than 30 years a taxation expert and financial planner, Reddington’s abstract unquestionably flicked the switch in 2003. To read more, go to www.oldparadians.com.au Mr Tony De Bolfo According to a report in USA Today, Disney Channel is “tapping an Australian newcomer” to play one of the lead roles in Descendants, a 2015 adventure-comedy movie that will focus on the sons and daughters of heritage Disney characters. Old Paradians CEO Attention Parents/ Guardians of Year 10 Students The 2014 curriculum for Year 10 Mathematics at Parade College requires the use of the CAS calculator. The calculators use a computer algebra system (CAS) which allows students to investigate more complex algebraic problems than they might be able to manually solve. It also allows students to investigate graphs, statistics and geometry within the curriculum. Students will be assessed throughout the year on their use of the calculator. The CAS calculators are used throughout the three VCE Mathematics subjects – Further Mathematics, Mathematical From The Music Department Instrumental Music 2014 - Final Call Please note that any student wishing to take instrumental music lessons is able to enrol in the 2014 Instrumental Music Program. Green application forms are available from the music office or you can request one from [email protected] Please note that fees for tuition charges will be added to you school accounts. Reserve a place now - popular instruments like guitar and drums will fill quickly. Methods CAS and Specialist Mathematics – and it is essential that the students are fully proficient with their use, hence the importance of this purchase for Year 10. Parade College has book listed the Ti-Nspire™ CX CAS Handheld for Year 10 Maths. As the latest version, it has a colour screen, a thin and lightweight build, and runs on a rechargeable battery. Some students missed on a special deal that was available for a limited time last year. We are able to offer the TiNspire™ CX CAS for purchased again through ABACUS Calculators link for only $180 (inc. GST). This price includes a free case and outstanding service in regards to updates and special offers, warranty and returns. For students undertaking Year 10 Mathematics Foundations, the scientific calculator will suffice: the Casio FX82AUPLUSii is available through the same deal, priced at only $21.95 (inc. GST). Students can get a copy of the instructions of how to order from the Students Service desk. In order to ensure your son’s calculator is delivered to the college on time, please follow these instructions to place your order between Saturday 15 February and Monday 10 March 2014. Students will see their names on a list at the Students Service desk for collection details once their calculators arrive at the College. Please ensure your receipt is kept securely as it will be required for collection of the calculator from the College. Mr Adam Hanna Learning Area Leader Mathematics Parade College Musical 2014 - “Hairspray” Rehearsals have started for the much anticipated season of ‘Hairspray’. Members of the Parade cast are reminded that Monday rehearsals are after school at Mercy College (bus departs the roundabout at 3.25pm) and Wednesday rehearsals are on site in the Rivergum Theatre. Ticket booking details will be released very soon – watch this space. More information from [email protected] Open Day Many thanks to the many music students that performed as part of last week’s Open Day. Mr Martin Macaulay Director of Music From The Sport’s Desk ACC Athletics Carnival Training is underway for the ACC Athletics carnival which is being held on Wednesday April 2 at the Lakeside Oval. Senior Sport Captains Our athletes will be training twice per week on Tuesday Congratulations to the following Senior Sport captains who and Thursday after school and it is not too late to join the were appointed at the recent full College Assembly team if you have any particular talents. Athletics Nicholas O’Kearney T02 We will be planning and preparing to improve upon the Swimming Christian Picerni T09 success of the previous three year’s with another top Cross Country Jake Anderson B01 placing. Tennis Eugene Pring H09 Cricket Jacob Ireland H07 House Athletics Carnival Volleyball Joshua Iacobaccio H09 The Year 7 House Athletics carnival will be held on our Basketball Andrew Burgess L05 Bunjil Park Athletics track this Thursday afternoon with Hockey Andre Marcon B07 the Year 8 carnival to follow on Thursday 27 February. All Preston Sports Julian Maloni H10 students taking part have the opportunity to win points for Football Joshua Iacobaccio H09 their house with every student participating in at least four Soccer Anthony Taranto L02 separate events. While the theme is strongly focused on Table Tennis Angus Tsam L02 participation, house spirit and fun although it serves a further purpose of identifying talent for the ACC Athletics These students have been appointed based on their Squad. commitment, sportsmanship and ability to represent the College in the best possible manner. They will prove to be Sunsmart an invaluable support for coaches as they seek the support Finally, it is most important to stress the need to be of their fellow students to gather team members and ensure ‘sunsmart’ throughout the summer months. It is Parade they demonstrate the same level of commitment for the College policy to ensure that the sports uniform is worn season. with College hat or cap. I would also encourage the use of sunscreen when participating outdoors and the wearing of Term 1 Sport sunglasses. Term 1 sport has commenced this year for our senior students in the sports of cricket, tennis and volleyball. The 1st XI cricket team are one win and one loss after two rounds. Captain Jacob Ireland (Year 12 H07) and opener Mr Craig Seckold Ben Murdoch (Year 11 H08) have been outstanding with the Director of Sport bat while Michael Croxford (Year 12 B09) has proven to be the best of the bowlers at this stage. The tennis team are also sitting on one win and one loss after a difficult first up assignment against St Bernards. ACC Swimming Carnival The ACC Swimming Carnival will be held this Friday night at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre commencing at 7pm. Parade won the Division Two competition in 2013 and as a result have been promoted back into the tough Division One section. With dedication to morning training sessions, we hope to put out a competitive team and remain in the top division. Family and friends are most welcome to attend. From the Business Manager EMA- Education Maintenance Allowance- due date 28 February 2014 The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is provided by the Victorian Government to lower-income families to help with education-related costs. If you have a child under 16, and you hold a valid Health Care 2014 Tuition Fees and Discount for Payment in Full Invoices for 2014 tuition fees were issued in November. If you are new to the College and have not received your invoice please contact Emily Hosking on 9468 3327 immediately. be eligible to receive the EMA. The allowance is paid in two instalments, one in March and one in August. In 2014, the annual EMA amount per student is: $300 for Year 7 students Generous discounts are available to families who wish to pay their invoices in full by Friday 21 February. The discount is also extended for Charter Bus invoices. Please call us for details of the total discount available if you are unsure after checking your statement. $250 for students in Year 8 – until age 16*. * A pro-rata amount is payable for students turning 16 in 2014. How to Apply: Contact the school office to obtain an EMA application form. Closing Date: You need to obtain an EMA application form from the school office and return by Friday 28 February 2014. Payment Plans Families are reminded that fees are due by Friday 21 February unless an alternative direct debit payment plan has been established. Direct Debit payment plans established in 2013 will be automatically reinstated for 2014. Payments will be adjusted according to fees outstanding. Card, Pension Card, or are a temporary foster parent, you may Please check your accounts to ensure payments have started. For more information about the EMA, visit http:// www.education.vic.gov.au/school/parents/financial/Pages/ default.aspx Families facing financial hardship are encouraged to refer the resource on the next page for possible sources of government agency assistance. Those paying by Centrepay deduction will need to contact Centrelink to increase your regular payments for 2014 fees. Charter Bus Students travelling by Charter Bus in 2013 have been billed for Please be aware some additional charges are levied 2014 unless we have been advised otherwise. throughout the year eg; Private music lessons, E-text (Electronic text books) and separate payment is required for Families who no longer wish to use the service are required to these. forward a cancellation request to [email protected] or via letter addressed to Mr Kevin Bourke. Please note a Overdue Balances and Late Payment Fees terms notice is required to cancel use of the service. Families who do not have an existing instalment arrangement are required to finalise any “Brought Forward” Email Addresses balance immediately to avoid late payment fees. Please advise us if you change your email address If you have any questions about your fee statements or are The College is now emailing fee statements monthly. This will experiencing financial difficulty with meeting your fee assist families to keep track of their payment plans and act as a obligations please contact Ms Emily Hosking on 9468 3327 reminder for any payments in arrears. Please ensure you or via [email protected]. advise us of any changes to your email address as this is also the address used for the College Newsletter. Alternatively if you would like to make an appointment with the Business Manager to discuss your situation, please Mrs Janelle Sheahan contact the College. Business Manager Calendar 20 February 5 March * Ash Wednesday * Ministry Retreat No 3 * Year 9 ExCEL: Extended Learning Project 1 Wk 5 * Year 7 Camps (Changeover) * Ministry Retreat No 2 * Year 7 Athletics Carnival * Treacy Celebration Day * Homework Club * Bodkin House Mass * ACC Senior Sport * ACC Swimming MSAC 22 February * Saturday Detention * Ministry Retreat No 3 * Year 7 Camps (Lynch & Bodkin) 24 February * Finance Meeting * Year 7 Hughes & Treacy not at school 25 February * Staff Curriculum Day - Student * Year 7 Camps (Lynch & Bodkin) * World Day of Prayer * Treacy Trail - Year 7 (Hughes & Treacy) 8 March * International Women's Day 9 March * 1st Sunday of Lent 10 March * Labour Day * Hindu New Year 21 February 6 March 7 March free day 26 February * Year 9 ExCEL: Extended Learning Project 1 Wk 4 27 February * ACC Senior Sport * Homework Club * Bundoora Year 9 HPV Vaccination * Year 8 Athletics' Carnival * Parent/Tutor Evening * Schools' Clean Up Day * 2015 - Year 7 Applications close * Failte Program * Senior Football Camp 1 March * Senior Football Camp 2 March * Clean Up Australia Day 3 March * Year 7 Camps (Hughes & * Treacy Trail - Year 7 (Lynch & * Board Meeting * Year 7 Camps (Hughes & * Year 7 Lynch & Bodkin not at * Launch of Project Compassion * Homework Club 28 February Treacy) Bodkin) 4 March Treacy) school Coming Soon…. 1st Working Bee for the Year at both Preston and Bundoora Campuses Sunday 23 March 2014 8.00am until 12.30pm Earn $60 per family credited to your fee account simply for attending a minimum of 3 hours Mums, Dads, Students and Guardians all welcome We have many different jobs that need to be done and we cater for a range of abilities Counsellor’s Corner We thought this article might be of interest to many of you (particularly those of us who also parent boys). For further information please see the below website for all manner of articles on boys’ social, emotional and educational development. It seems 'Boy World' is an emotional place 09 October 2013 Original article published by the Chicago Tribune About five years ago, Rosalind Wiseman examined the social lives of girls and ended up with a best-seller that inspired the blockbuster movie “Mean Girls.” Now it’s the boys’ turn. As a mum to two teenage sons, Wiseman had to look no further than her own household to know that boys have their own challenges. Still, she sought out the voices of a couple hundred more middle-school and high-school students, which became the basis for her new book, “Masterminds and Wingmen: Helping Our Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Locker-Room Tests, Girlfriends and the New Rules of Boy World.” The biggest difference between the genders? It’s that even though boys claim everything is “fine” and are quick to sink into a stony silence in front of the TV, they have deep emotional lives. They need to communicate their feelings, just like girls — if only parents knew how to start the conversation. “We believe if we can’t see it, it’s not there,” said Wiseman, an educator, who was recently in the area to talk to parenting groups in Northfield and Glen Ellyn. “And one of the things that surprised me the most is how much we, as adults, reinforce boy silence.” The data certainly support the author’s premise that boys need more attention. In the mid-1970s, 56 per cent of boys went to college; today that figure has tumbled to about 40 per cent (compared with 60 per cent for girls). However, boys have skyrocketed in a number of negative categories: They commit suicide at five times the rate of girls and are overrepresented in correctional facilities, with 879 boys behind bars for every 100 girls, according to the Census Bureau. Contrary to popular belief, when Wiseman was in schools doing her research, boys would come up to her and solicit advice on everything from cliques to girlfriends to moral dilemmas, such as when a friend bullies another student. The locker room is particularly perilous — especially if you’re a freshman showering with seniors. “Too often we let the stereotypes — that boys are easy, that they don’t want to talk — shape the way we look at them and their relationships with other people,” she said. “We box them in.” In the book, she cites an invitation to a pool party as an example of the inequitable way we respond to the genders. If you have a seventh-grade daughter, you are attuned to the fact that girls are often self-conscious about their bodies. But if you have a son the same age, you may not be thinking of “moobs” (man boobs) or understand why he is procrastinating, playing video games instead of getting ready. “In the car, you assume he’s sullen because he’s going through video game withdrawal,” Wiseman writes. “Two hours later, you pick him up from the party determined to start fresh. You enthusiastically ask if he had a good time … and you try to ignore his sullen attitude as he goes right back to the video games.” It’s too easy to get annoyed and write him off as a typical, emotionally disengaged boy. What you don’t know is “he’s running to distract himself from the shame he feels that he was ridiculed for his body.” And why don’t parents know? “Because we don’t collectively challenge boy culture,” she said. Wiseman ticks off myriad other reasons boys don’t share, including: He believes it won’t make a difference — and could make the situation worse. He doesn’t want you to get worried, angry or do something that could cause even more humiliation — like calling the other parent. “Too often, mums and dad go into ‘do something’ mode … and take away all control,” she said. “You want to be an involved parent, not a micromanaging parent. Maybe you will eventually make that call, but usually they want to start with you behind the scenes, asking ‘What’s the next step?’ These are skill-building exercises that will help your son advocate for himself.” How to talk to a boy Of course, that kind of guidance calls for starting a conversation. Wiseman offers some “do’s and don’ts” for breaking through the boy barrier: • Don’t bombard him with 20 questions the minute you pick him up from school or after practice. If he just wants to listen to music and relax, that’s OK. A simple “Hey, what’s up?” can suffice. “But if you are interrogating him when it’s about nothing, why would he come to you when he actually has a problem?” Wiseman said. • If your teen doesn’t want to spend time together, create opportunities. A simple “Want to go to lunch” is good because it has a beginning and an end. Besides, you’re feeding him. • Another good time to talk is at night. Sit on the end of their bed and ask how he is doing. The advantage is in the darkness … you can’t see each other’s faces. • When he does open up, don’t rush in and try to “fix” things. Ask: “Are you just venting or are you asking for my advice?” By Bonnie Miller Rubin http://raisingboys.com.au/articles/post.php?s=2013-10-09-it-seems-boy-world-is-an-emotional-place If this raises any questions or you would like to discuss referring any student to counselling, please don’t hesitate to contact us or your Head of House. From the Counselling Team Ladies’ Auxiliary Fathers’ Committee Parade Fathers’ Committee Enhancing father son relationships Our Thanks METEC Special thanks to those ladies who attended to help at the Year 7 The Driver Ed Course is taking place on Wednesday 9 April. Information Night, the Art Show Opening Night and Open Day at Please get your forms in to avoid disappointment. Forms Bundoora and Preston Campuses. We appreciate your help and were distributed via Tutor group and email earlier in the term. you should be congratulated for your continued support to our Should your son need another, one can be collected from college community. Thanks Ladies! Student services. We also extend our thanks to our Parade boys for their help at the Next Meeting Wednesday 12 March 8.00pm at Preston Campus Opening Night of the Art Show and during Open Day. Your pride in your school community is apparent by your willingness to assist and promote it in various ways. Well done! Jeff Warke President PFC Come join us at our next Parade Ladies’ Auxiliary Meeting: 0409 174 208 [email protected] Monday 17 March 2014 Mass in Bundoora Chapel at 7:00pm Followed by brief meeting at 7.30pm Hickey Foyer Drinks and nibbles afterwards. All welcome! Year 7 Parents Dinner This is coming up Wednesday 19 March Your invitation has been given to you and we await your reply. It is a great night and a chance to meet other parents and teachers with in our College community. Details on attached invitation. Brick Paver Fundraiser We are taking orders for a new quota of brick pavers. We invite all families to take advantage of this great opportunity to engrave their family name into the proud history of Parade College. When placing an order please use the order form located on the website under the Ladies’ Auxiliary “button” and return to school administration with full payment in an envelope clearly marked Paver Fundraiser: Parade College Ladies’ Auxiliary. President Veronica Spiteri Secretary Christine Liuzzi [email protected] Parents On Parade 39th Annual Art Show On the weekend of 14-16 February, Parade College hosted its 39th Annual Art Show, ‘Artists On Parade’. It was a great success. Thanks to all those who assisted with the Art Show especially Margaret Grech, Julie Dwyer, Annie Formica, Charlie Formica and Jenine Fogarty who were part of the official committee. Mr Arthur Roe (Old Paradian 1972) opened the show with some inspirational words. The success of the show would not have been possible without members of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, Fathers’ Committee, Property Management Team, Facilities staff, Tony Teo (Visual Arts and Drama Learning Area Leader) and Jeanette Shapadovski. VCE Music students, under the direction of Mr Martin Macaulay, performed on the night and helped set a special atmosphere. A number of students assisted on the opening night and we thank them for their efforts. Of course, the artists, sponsors and patrons made the weekend one to remember! Ms Cate Livingston Art Show Convenor Pictured (Top Left Clockwise): Student Helpers; VCE Music Students and Mr Martin Macaulay; Ms Jenine Fogarty, Ms Julie Dwyer and Mrs Margaret Grech; Artists; Ladies’ Auxiliary helpers; Anne O’Riordan and Agi Argyropoulos.