Dear Saint Ignatius College Geelong Community Members,

Student Leadership

One of our mantras is “St Ignatius. Inspiring me to be a leader.” This mantra is based on the belief that all our students can be leaders. As educators and parents, our ultimate goal is to prepare our students for future success in life so they can be positive and constructive influencers who make a difference for the better. At an Ignatian school, our leadership model is the ‘servant leader.’ We are about developing well-rounded students with well-developed competencies, with a well-formed conscience to guide them. We expect that they will unleash their potential to influence others for a better world – women and men for others prepared to love and serve (‘Amare et Servire’) for the ‘Greater Glory of God (AMDG.)’

I am delighted to announce the College Senior Student Leaders for 2023. Congratulations to the following students:

Other leadership roles are being finalised. House Captains, Vice Captains and SRC members will be decided later this week and will be published at a later date.

I am grateful to our Acting Student Leadership Development Coordinator, Ms Robyn Frigo, for planning and managing the selection process. The formal induction will be held at the beginning of next year.

I also congratulate the other Year 10 & 11 students who applied for a position and missed out. It was very encouraging that many of our students showed interest in taking on a leadership position, and the selection panel and I were very impressed with the applications.

Strong and positive senior student leadership has an important influence on the tone and climate of a school. Each year I endeavour to impress upon our Yrs 11 & 12 students that each can influence, particularly the younger students, the climate other students experience by how they relate with others and the modelling they provide. Those with a ‘badge’ have a very public duty to uphold the College values and, by word and deed, contribute to a positive culture that will enhance our learning and faith community, resulting in better outcomes for all students.

It is important to acknowledge the contribution of the current Captains, who will continue in their role until the end of this school year. I thank all of them; they have been tremendous role models for the rest of our students.

Best wishes,

Michael Exton

Principal

The 2022 VCE Leadership Awards are coordinated by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) to recognise VCE students for their leadership, initiative and involvement in extra-curricular and community activities.

The 2022 VCE Leadership Awards Ceremony was held in Melbourne on Friday 16 September. Toby Mew, 12 Garnett, was recognised for his leadership skills and his contributions to our College and the wider community. From a selection of VCE students from the state Toby was able to make it to the final 8 students who were recognised at the ceremony. Toby addressed the gathered crowd and spoke about his involvement in the Friends Igniting Reconciliation through Education (FIRE) carrier program and his work in initiatives supporting gender equality, asylum seekers and the promotion of the wider College community.

Toby was accompanied to the ceremony by Mr. Pannuzzo and Mr. Brown along with his parents Linda and Stephen. While Toby was not the winner overall, we are very proud of his achievements and the recognition that he has received.

Mr. Brown | VCE Coordinator

Koling Wada-ngal

From Monday 10^th to Friday 14^th of October, Saint Ignatius College, Sacred Heart, Clonard and St Joseph’s Colleges are excited to launch Koling Wada-ngal, which means ‘Let’s Walk Together’ in Wadawurrung language.

Koling Wada-ngal is about promoting greater recognition and appreciation of First Nations culture, and reconnecting the school community with the rich and diverse heritage and land of the Bellarine Peninsula.

Drysdale is rich in First Nation's history. Within the Wadawurrung territory, there were 27 clans. The Bengalat Balug clan occupied the eastern Bellarine Peninsula, including Drysdale. During the construction of the Drysdale overpass, next to Saint Ignatius College, a plethora of First Nation's artifacts were discovered that were over 5000 years old, mostly being tools – this indicates the extraordinary amount of undiscovered history that lies within a stone’s throw of our College alone. During Koling Wada-ngal, we hope to pass on some of this history.

On Tuesday 11^th October, we will be having a casual clothes day requiring a gold coin donation. Staff and students are asked to wear the colours of their favourite Marn Grook (football) Club.

There are a number of activities that will be run during the week.

At lunchtime on Tuesday, staff and students can stoke their competitive fires participating in a Staff vs Students Marn Grook footy match on the oval. Just come along, whether to watch or play, and join in the atmosphere!

If you are a keen artist, we are excited to be running an arts activity at lunchtime on Wednesday. Students are welcome to come to the arts rooms and participate in putting together a piece on canvas, utilising a First Nation's perspective, that may be displayed when completed!

On Thursday, staff and students are invited to participate in a walk around the College’s natural areas. A map will be released on Monday that marks a trail that students may walk around. This is a great opportunity to switch off and enjoy the fresh air, and take your mind off your day! The meeting place at lunchtime will be on the oval behind the gym, where a group of people will walk together on the marked trail. Teachers are welcome to take their classes around the track in their own time as well!

Thank you for all your support, we hope that you get behind the spirit of the week and are able to learn something new!

Toby Mew - College Vice Captain

Please click here for the latest update on the Mackillop Senior Centre.

PERFORMANCE DATES - TERM 4 2022

PERFORMANCE AND INSTRUMENTAL NEWS

TRI-UMPH

The original plans Tri-UMPH for the combined Catholic Colleges was sadly cancelled due to Covid, but Saint Ignatius decided to have their own mini Tri-UMPH which was a huge success.

On Friday, September 9th music students performed during recess and lunchtime to staff and students. The basketball court area came alive as the year 9, 10, 11 and 12 bands entertained the appreciative crowd.

CLARINET MEGA DAY

On the last Sunday of the school holidays, clarinet students, Emily O’Kane and Fin Hanley, attended the Clarinet Mega Day at Melbourne Conservatorium of Music at Melbourne University with their teacher Mrs. Janice Wilding and Mr Michael Wilding.

The day consisted of all participants playing in a large clarinet choir of more than 50 players, masterclasses, question forum and performances. It was hosted by Associate Professor in Music (Performance-Clarinet) David Griffiths. He was joined by Eloise Fischer (Tasmanian Symphony), Phillip Arkinstall (Melbourne Symphony), Paul Champion (Orchestra Victoria) and Jose Franch-Ballaster (University of British Columbia, Vancouver). It was a long day but a fantastic opportunity to hear from leading clarinet experts and other student performers at both a school and university level.

Emily was fortunate to play in the masterclass with David and received some positive feedback for her upcoming VCE performance exam.

NEW BAND ROOM

The Music Department has now acquired the old staffroom portable and now have this setup as a permanent band room. All concert band and stage band rehearsals will now take place in this space as well as the Year 7 music classes. We are fortunate to have our own space and more time can be spent rehearsing rather than moving chairs and setting up the room.

Michael Wilding | Band Coordinator
Year 7, 8, 9 Music Teacher

SAINT IGNATIUS STUDENTS IN THE CAST

A number of our talented students are rehearsing for CentreStage’s production of "We Will Rock You.” Senior students Ebony Plowman, Lily Petterwood and Meg Grist are thrilled to be cast as lead roles in CentreStage's Young @ Part production of "We Will Rock You" in Purple Troupe. Ebony was cast in the role of Scaramouche, Lily as Killer Queen and Meg as Buddy, alongside other senior and junior students of our college. The show takes place this October and tickets are now available via the CentreStage website or directly through TryBooking. Chookas to all involved.

https://www.centrestage.org.au/

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/891831

We are all very excited to attend the performances by the VCE THEATRE STUDIES students next Monday evening. The students have been rehearsing for many weeks and are looking forward to performing to family and friends of the college in the Loyola centre. Please see the invitation below for details.

VCE THEATRE STUDIES VCAA MONOLOGUE EXAMINATION SHOWCASE

Please join us on Monday 10th October to celebrate our Year 11 students who have each selected a prescribed monologue from the VCAA VCE Theatre Studies monologue examination playlist to be assessed externally in the coming weeks.

There will be captivating performances from actor/directors and also design pitches from insightful set/props and costume designers.

Performances commence in the Loyola Centre, Level 2- 6:30pm (lock out applies).

Light refreshments: will be served during a brief interval (15 minutes)

Run time: 60 mins (plus interval)

Bookings essential:

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=942429&

The VCE Theatre Studies class of 2022

Ella Beasley, Keira Murray, Lily Petterwood, Meg Grist , Mackinley Watson, Oceania Cook, Ebony Plowman, Jemma Kevich.

FAREWELL

At the end of Term 3, we sadly said farewell to student teacher, Eleanor Lewis. Eleanor was a much loved by the staff and students and of great assistance in the many classes, concerts and performances throughout the term. Eleanor even stepped in to play guitar in a band for Tri-UMPH.

We wish Eleanor all the best in her future studies and teaching.

INSTRUMENTAL NEWS

Students interested in taking private lessons, please see Mrs Pape or fill out the Public Speaking and Music Instrumental forms on Operoo.

Staffing and timetables are now being organised for 2023.

Looking forward to seeing you at our future concerts and soirees.

Regards,

Mrs Linda Pape | Performance & Instrumental Coordinator

VCE THEATRE STUDIES VCAA MONOLOGUE EXAMINATION SHOWCASE

Please join us on Monday 10th October to celebrate our Year 11 students who have each selected a prescribed monologue from the VCAA VCE Theatre Studies monologue examination playlist to be assessed externally in the coming weeks.

There will be captivating performances from actor/directors and also design pitches from insightful set/props and costume designers.

Performances commence 6:30pm (lock out applies).

Light refreshments will be served during a brief interval (15 minutes)

Run time: 60 mins (plus interval)

Bookings essential:

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=942429&

Mrs Green | VCE Theatre Studies and English

DRAMA CLUB

HELD EVERY MONDAY IN PA2

ALL WELCOME (no experience necessary)

Improvisation / drama games / storytelling / monologues / text analysis / audition technique

Bring along your lunch, have a laugh and learn something new!

Any questions please email Mrs Green:

greenr@ignatius.vic.edu.au

Mrs Green | VCE Theatre Studies and English

Thursday 8th September saw the annual ‘R U OK? Day’ come and go here at Saint Ignatius College and around the nation. In response to one family’s heartbreaking tragedy, and founded back in 2009, R U OK? is a “harm prevention charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives.”

Honouring the fundamental R U OK? concepts of care, compassion and connection, themes explored by staff and students during last Tuesday’s Mentor Time included understanding what it’s like to not only hear, but actively and reflectively listen; how to recognise and take charge over positive and negative self-talk (because not only can we ask others RUOK?, but we can ask ourselves too); and how effective and mindful self care strategies might be engaged when life invariably throws its challenging curveballs our way.

Considering that the average person hears between 20,000 and 30,000 words over the course of a 24 hour period, it’s perhaps not surprising that we might miss the anguished words of friends and loved ones telling us that they are distressed and struggling. Filtering out what’s not important and tuning in to what really matters can be much easier said than done. Learning to not only hear but authentically listen to others, remembering to remain alert and check in with our friends and loved ones, picking up on signs that they might be struggling, can be not only powerful and life changing but life saving. It’s worth it.

On a lighter but no less powerful note, the Saint Ignatius annual RUOK Day staff/student dodgeball event was, as always, a big hit…with some hits apparently packing more of a punch than others! The high energy on-court rivalry left at least some of our brave Wellbeing Team taking a couple of days to recover! Look out students, staff will be upping their game for next year! Bring it!

Cracking cipher codes, racing around secret locations on campus and ultimately revealing the mystery sentence was the lunchtime RUOK Day Treasure Hunt challenge taken up by our Year 7 and 8 students. Participants energetically engaged, with four super speedy winners ultimately taking out the highly sought-after major prize of CHOCOLATE!

Last but by no means least, a HUGE shout out to the awesome and talented culinary artists who treated us all to some amazing R U OK? Day cookies…who doesn’t love chocolate and choc chip cookies?! They were definitely more than OK…they were delicious! Is it OK to say we’re already looking forward to next year’s R U OK? Day cookies?

From the Student Wellbeing Team (Sarah, Michael, Liv and Nicky)

(1 https://www.ruok.org.au/what-were-about).

Do you enjoy reading and want to connect with like-minded people? Join us for the next SICG Book Club, here at the College!

Date: Monday 24th October

Book: 'Wrong Place, Wrong Time' by Gillian McAllister.

Location: Information Learning Centre Time: 7pm-8pm

Refreshments and nibbles provided

RSVP: https://forms.gle/yobf4XGqqv7cAZev5

The ILC Team

The continued development of the College grounds

Saint Ignatius College is delighted to present this limited sponsorship opportunity to the College Community.

College families, alumni, and members of the College Community are invited to 'purchase a piano key,' with all money raised going towards the purchasing of a new piano. 

Sponsors names to be displayed on an honour board, on our College website, and on our social media channels.There are only 88 keys on a piano, so don't leave it too late!

This is a great opportunity for a lasting contribution to our College.

https://www.trybooking.com/CCXIU

Ms Elana Cole | Development Manager

Get Summer holidays ready with your family by purchasing a ticket or 2 in the 'Saint Ignatius College Parents and Friends Summer Pack Raffle!'

https://www.trybooking.com/CCUXR

Tickets are only $5, so you can buy 1 or 10 to go into the draw! 3 Prizes on offer, with the raffle drawn on the 24th of October, allowing you adequate time to book in all of your adventures!All proceeds from the raffle go to student resources at the College.Thanks for your support of the Parents and Friends Summer Pack Raffle!

Click here to view the PFA Summer Fun Raffle Poster

Parents and Friends Association

W/C 10/10/22

10th Oct: L.Mew, B.Brinfield.

11th Oct: M.Dunstan, NEEDED.

12th Oct: M.Jackson, NEEDED.

13th Oct: B.Collins, K.James, S.Peters.

14th Oct: L.Taylor, S.Clarke.

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W/C 17/10/22

17th Oct: B.Rees, NEEDED.

18th Oct: S.Twaits, J.Johnson.

19th Oct: C.Ford, NEEDED.

20th Oct: F.ferguson, E.Carpenter.

21st Oct: E.Savage, NEEDED.

If you are able to assist on the above mentioned dates, please contact Canteen Manager Mrs. Sandra Woodall on woodalls@ignatius.vic.edu.au 

Volunteers must hold a current WWCC. New volunteers must fill out the form provided via the link below.

Click here for Volunteer Form

Mrs. Sandra Woodall.
Canteen Manager.

A Vinnies community initiative called 'We are Community' is an immersive event that shines an emotional light on how we support the Geelong community, and will ask you to open their ears, tap into your heart and ask yourselves “How can Vinnies help me be an advocate for change?”

Attendees can look forward to:

• Hearing an in-conversation chat with Vinnies leaders in the Geelong region
• Stories of the lived experience
• Taste the nutritional food offerings provided daily by Vinnies
• Activities demonstrating social justice and disadvantage
• A taste of what is in store for Geelong Community Sleepout 2023

Today, we have an active network of 1,070+ volunteers in the local Geelong area providing localised, practical support in the local community. We are looking forward in depth and meaningful conversations as well as introducing the community to more of the ‘Good Works’ we do in Greater Geelong and how you can be part of it on the night!

The event details are as follows:

Registration link: https://events.humanitix.com/we-are-community

Tuesday 18^th October, 6:30-8pm

Geelong West Town Hall

It is a free event.

Vinnies