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Saint Ignatius College Geelong
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Article by Mr Michael Exton
Dear Saint Ignatius College community members,
Now is an opportune time for students and parents to review the term’s progress. We are approximately halfway through term one. I encourage parents to discuss with their daughters/sons how well they have established their daily and weekly routines and, in particular, the priorities reflected in their routines. Is schoolwork being given the importance it deserves, and how balanced is the weekly program of activities? Are good meal routines and routines for those many housekeeping jobs in place? What about her/his sleep routine?
Last year we implemented ‘Canvas’ as our learning management system. This is a valuable online platform that is a fundamental support to our teaching and learning programs. I suggest that you ask your daughter/son to show you the features of Canvas including, courses and assessments to date. Monitoring your daughters/son’s progress by accessing Canvas will help you to affirm good practices and achievements and raise areas of concern. These discussion points would be helpful in preparing for the end-of-term Parent/Student/Teacher conferences.
Students must be settled into a good routine by now so that as the demands of the school programs increase, they are in good stead to cope with the assignments and assessment tasks that will be set and maintain the other activities necessary for a balanced life. Being able to develop good routines early in secondary school will help students establish patterns that will help them with the demands of their senior programs.
It is very pleasing to see many students participating in a range of co-curricular activities. At Saint Ignatius, we encourage the development of well-rounded young women and men, so we offer a range of co-curricular activities. Through participating in areas such as sport, the performing arts, public speaking, debating, community service, environment group or social justice group, we can see a strong sense of community, fair play, leadership, and service fostered as well as the development of many different skills.
It has been busy in the sports arena with many teams competing in GISSA Cricket and Tennis competitions recently. And on Thursday last week, we held the annual House Swimming Carnival at Kardinia Pool Geelong on a pleasant summer’s day. I congratulate the many students who participated on the day and all those who came along in good spirits to make the most of the day by cheering and encouraging their housemates and enjoying the opportunity to socialise with other students and staff. The students seemed to enjoy the availability of the waterslide and the different novelty events. As in previous years, many students swam very well and will represent the College at the GISSA inter-school level. The GISSA Carnival will be held on Wednesday 17th March at Kardinia Pool.
Congratulations to Bradman House members for winning the House Shield. Well done!
Thank you to Mr Andrew Philp (Sports Coordinator) for organising the carnival and all of the staff for their work on the day to ensure its success.
The swimming carnival is one of the many co-curricular programs that we expect all students to attend and participate in if possible. We are now looking forward to all students attending the Annual House Athletics carnival on Monday 15th March at Landy Field, Geelong.
In the performing arts area it has also been very busy and exciting with auditions being held over the last week for this year’s College production of “Wicked.” Well done to the many students who have put themselves forward for a part in this musical. We look forward to another wonderful production involving a large cast and crew of students later in the year.
In my previous newsletter article, I mentioned that we will be running a series of tours and information sessions for visitors in late-term one and early term two in 2021 before the Year 7 2022 enrolment applications close on May 7 2021. This closing date also applies in the case of where a sibling is already enrolled at the College. Please see our website for dates and times and how to book a visit.
If you know of any parent who is considering secondary schooling for their child, please encourage them to book a visit or apply for enrolment.
A reminder that next Monday 8th March is a Public Holiday and the College will be closed for the day.
Best wishes for an enjoyable long weekend.
Michael Exton Principal
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Our News // 04 March 2021
Article by Mr Michael Exton
Dear Saint Ignatius College community members,
Now is an opportune time for students and parents to review the term’s progress. We are approximately halfway through term one. I encourage parents to discuss with their daughters/sons how well they have established their daily and weekly routines and, in particular, the priorities reflected in their routines. Is schoolwork being given the importance it deserves, and how balanced is the weekly program of activities? Are good meal routines and routines for those many housekeeping jobs in place? What about her/his sleep routine?
Last year we implemented ‘Canvas’ as our learning management system. This is a valuable online platform that is a fundamental support to our teaching and learning programs. I suggest that you ask your daughter/son to show you the features of Canvas including, courses and assessments to date. Monitoring your daughters/son’s progress by accessing Canvas will help you to affirm good practices and achievements and raise areas of concern. These discussion points would be helpful in preparing for the end-of-term Parent/Student/Teacher conferences.
Students must be settled into a good routine by now so that as the demands of the school programs increase, they are in good stead to cope with the assignments and assessment tasks that will be set and maintain the other activities necessary for a balanced life. Being able to develop good routines early in secondary school will help students establish patterns that will help them with the demands of their senior programs.
It is very pleasing to see many students participating in a range of co-curricular activities. At Saint Ignatius, we encourage the development of well-rounded young women and men, so we offer a range of co-curricular activities. Through participating in areas such as sport, the performing arts, public speaking, debating, community service, environment group or social justice group, we can see a strong sense of community, fair play, leadership, and service fostered as well as the development of many different skills.
It has been busy in the sports arena with many teams competing in GISSA Cricket and Tennis competitions recently. And on Thursday last week, we held the annual House Swimming Carnival at Kardinia Pool Geelong on a pleasant summer’s day. I congratulate the many students who participated on the day and all those who came along in good spirits to make the most of the day by cheering and encouraging their housemates and enjoying the opportunity to socialise with other students and staff. The students seemed to enjoy the availability of the waterslide and the different novelty events. As in previous years, many students swam very well and will represent the College at the GISSA inter-school level. The GISSA Carnival will be held on Wednesday 17th March at Kardinia Pool.
Congratulations to Bradman House members for winning the House Shield. Well done!
Thank you to Mr Andrew Philp (Sports Coordinator) for organising the carnival and all of the staff for their work on the day to ensure its success.
The swimming carnival is one of the many co-curricular programs that we expect all students to attend and participate in if possible. We are now looking forward to all students attending the Annual House Athletics carnival on Monday 15th March at Landy Field, Geelong.
In the performing arts area it has also been very busy and exciting with auditions being held over the last week for this year’s College production of “Wicked.” Well done to the many students who have put themselves forward for a part in this musical. We look forward to another wonderful production involving a large cast and crew of students later in the year.
In my previous newsletter article, I mentioned that we will be running a series of tours and information sessions for visitors in late-term one and early term two in 2021 before the Year 7 2022 enrolment applications close on May 7 2021. This closing date also applies in the case of where a sibling is already enrolled at the College. Please see our website for dates and times and how to book a visit.
If you know of any parent who is considering secondary schooling for their child, please encourage them to book a visit or apply for enrolment.
A reminder that next Monday 8th March is a Public Holiday and the College will be closed for the day.
Best wishes for an enjoyable long weekend.
Michael Exton Principal
