News
17 May | 2019 Inspiring today for tomorrow
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FROM THE Dr Michelle Cotter
PRINCIPAL
Principal
Exec. MBA, M.Ed. Leadership, M.Ed. RE, Post Grad.
Dip. IT, Post Grad. Dip. Adult Ed., Grad. Dip. RE, B.Ed
Chiara Smith Over the last couple of weeks, our students have performed on
the stage of the Besen Centre, raced down the lanes of the
Co Captain athletics track and explored the laneways of our city. It has been
an energetic time at Avila... and now we have the TimTam Slam!
Alexandra Michael
Co Captain
35 Charles Street,
Mount Waverley,
Victoria 3149
T 03 9831 9600
avila@avilacollege.
vic.edu.au
avila.vic.edu.au
It has been a pleasure hosting Year 12’s for
morning tea in the Principal’s Office and
reflecting on their time at Avila and the future
ahead.
In amongst our sliding Tim Tam dominoes
(be sure to watch our Instagram video!), the
key theme that has emerged in response to
the question, “what will you miss most about
Avila?” is community and identity. It is a
great testament to the positive and inclusive
culture our students and staff create within
our learning community. It is a privilege to
spend time with our Class of 2019 as they
prepare for an exciting new world of learning,
work and opportunity.
Happy Learning! Dr Cotter
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Year 12 students are invited to join Dr Cotter
for a Tim Tam recess (only during Term 2).
All participants receive a secret Year 12 gift.
Invitation~Year 12 Photo by Madison Kelly, Amelia Matthews
and Charlotte Brewer Year 7
Parent and Student SSuUrRveVyEY RESULTS
Prayer
Thank you for your valuable
feedback and comments. Lord Jesus, be with our
Parents, students and staff families. Grant us Your
were surveyed and expressed peace and harmony,
overwhelming support for the an end to conflict and
continuation of the three week break. division. Gift us with
The College Board were interested to compassion to better
read your comments and following understand each other,
consideration, have endorsed the wisdom and love to assist
three week break for 2020-2024. each other, and trust and
patience to live peacefully
together. Grant that
through the intercession
of your mother, Mary, and
St. Joseph, our families
may become a holy family
accepting each other,
working together in unity,
selflessly dedicated to
one other and to You.
Amen
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FAITH Ms Carmela Marino
& MISSION
Director of Faith and Mission
cmarino@avilacollege.vic.edu.au
Mietta Busscher Red Cross says ‘Thank You’
Faith & Mission Avila students involved in the Red Cross Door Knock on
Captain Sunday 24 March were awarded Certificates of Thanks and
badges for their participation. Together, Avila students
Monique Mason raised a grand total of $3712. A big Thank You to all
the students and teachers who were involved in this
Faith & Mission community event.
Vice Captain
Family Week
Clare McMorrow
Catholic Care’s theme for Family Week
Reconciliation Captain 2019 is “Building Connections in the
Spirit of Hope”. Let’s challenge ourselves
Tiara Chandraratne to connect more with our families during
this week.
Reconciliation Vice Captain Try a few of the challenges
across the page this week.
Family
Week
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CSSS network The Catholic Secondary School Student Support Faith and
participants are given (CSSS) network meeting was recently held in Mission
the opportunity to our new Nano Nagle Community Centre. The Important
discuss the highlights South Eastern Region was represented by School Dates
and challenges of Counsellors from Salesian, Mazenod, Star of the
working with our young Sea, Our Lady of Sacred Heart Bentleigh, St Bedes, Gospel Readings
people requiring and Sacre Coeur.
support in this complex Sunday 19 May
society in which we live. Network meetings are held each term and a guest John 13: 31–35
speaker is invited to speak on a topic of interest I give you a new
Avila College Counsellors: Donna Teekens, to wellbeing staff. Rachael Janssen presented commandment: love
Rachael Janssen and Helen Tillinh together an overview on the Be You program recently one another.
with Gita Graham (Social Work Intern) launched to staff at Avila College. Be You is an
evidence-based online professional learning Sunday 26 May
program available to all schools. It combines Kids John 14: 23–29
Matter and Mind Matters and is backed by Beyond The Holy Spirit will
Blue and designed to assist teachers and other tach you everything
school staff to identify and support young people and remind you of
with mental health concerns. all I have said to
you.
Smile and look into the Family Game Night
eyes of the person you are Share family time together Important Dates
talking to… give them your with a board game or trivia
full attention. quest. 15–21 May
CatholicCare
Cook together or help Ring or Skype a family Family Week
prepare the family meal… member to see how they (National Families
set the table, wash the are going and share what Week)
dishes, make meal-time has been happening since
family time and spend this you last caught up. 24 May
time talking to each other. Solemnity of
Invite family over for a Our Lady, Help of
Praise and encourage the meal and spend some Christians
people in your family. quality time together.
26 May
National Sorry Day
27 May – 3 June
National
Reconciliation Week
Friday 31 May
Feast of the
Visitation of the
Blessed Virgin
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Ms Carmela Marino Calling all Parents &
Grandparent Helpers ~
Director of faith & Mission The St Vinnies Sleepout
‘Come along The St Vinnies sleepout happens in Avila’s Hall on Friday 31
and help out May and we’d love your help. With dinner for participants
for this consisting of soup and sandwiches, plus hot chocolate and
evening!
It’s a great breakfast being served in the morning we’d love some
way to be assistance in the following areas.
involved in
an Avila Soup & Sandwich Making
community 3.30pm Food Prep in Avila Kitchens
event that 6.30pm Dinner
supports 7.30pm Cleanup
those less Need to Know
fortunate
than • All ingredients, recipes & laughs will be provided by Avila
ourselves.’ • You will need to provide a ‘Working with Children’ check
Don’t have one? Go to: https://bit.ly/2lQLqe0
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• You’ll need to sign in at the office
Register You Help
https://www.trybooking.com/BCULG
Show your support + fundraise
for the Vinnies Sleepout
5pm Friday 31 May ~
8.30am Saturday 1 June
in the Avila Hall
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LEARNING & Ms Leah Eekelschot
TEACHING
Deputy Principal Learning & Teaching
leekelschot@avilacollege.vic.edu.au
Ms Klara Baka
Director of Learning & Teaching
kbaka@avilacollege.vic.edu.au
Prakashika Ravi
Learning Captain
Stephanie Skafidas
Learning Vice Captain
STEM-4-All
Over the last couple of weeks students in Year 8 have been involved in the STEM-4-ALL
project. The project involves groups of Year 8 students working with Grade 4 students from
some of our feeder Catholic Primary Schools. This semester students from Holy Family and
St Leonard’s have been involved. The project aims to educate the primary school students in
how to conduct experiments using scientific methods of investigation, develop group work
skills and provide peer interactions. It also helps Year 8 students to consolidate learning by
acting as teacher/mentor and improve, thinking and communication skills.
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Year 8 City The streets are so dirty, and filled
Experience with many scents, some fragrant, some sour,
from the many occupants of the nearby little cafes
Molly neighbouring busy, bustling stations, whose weary crowds
Hemsley must push on past, ignoring their temptations.
Yr 8 But still amongst this teeming mass, of people of all ages,
groups of schoolgirls can be seen, blundering through the
First Impressions stages of getting through the throng of people
and being quite courageous,
“Bored faces surround me as I tumble down the street, enough to ask of a policeman if he thinks that the group
Overwhelmed by many sounds, sights and smells, can ask for a photo for a project at school,
And the characters that I meet, the girls also asked some tourist (and feel quite the fool)
Talkative shop owners
and pleading people on the ground, But nonetheless the girls must go and get back to the
Who go unknown and uncared for building, from which they left and travelled from,
on the streets that they surround, all the while their fear instilling, of being late or getting lost,
although they have devices,
to get back to the place they left,
and being more decisive, about when they’re leaving
where and how, no matter what the Myki prices!!”
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City
Experience
Danielle
Weyermayr
Yr 8
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STUDENT Ms Janine Bauman
WELLBEING
Deputy Principal Students
jbauman@avilacollege.vic.edu.au
Mrs Anne Stephens
Director of Student Wellbeing Yr 7-9
astephens@avilacollege.vic.edu.au
Anna Marvelli
Director of Student Wellbeing Yr 10-12
amarvelli@avilacollege.vic.edu.au
The BRAVE Program
We all feel worried or anxious from time to time. Children and
adolescents may worry about all sorts of things including being
away from home when on camps and sleepovers, meeting people
they don’t know, tests, exams and oral presentations.
Claudia Chmielewski Some young people seem to worry about feelings and behaviours by targeting
everything! These concerns are very often the physiological (eg. nausea, stomach
Wellbeing Captain typical responses to everyday situations and complaints), behavioural (eg. avoidance,
are usually short-lived. However, for some irritability) and cognitive (faulty thought style)
Anna Zhang young people anxiety may be more severe components of anxiety. CBT interventions
and persist to the point where it may interfere aim to teach young people and their parents
Wellbeing Vice Captain with normal day-to-day life and cause skills to be better able to cope and manage
marked problems at home and at school. worries and fears without necessarily
Michaela eradicating anxiety altogether.
Jansens Ter Laeck Anxiety disorders are one of the most
common mental health concerns BRAVE self-help is an interactive, online
Student Representive experienced by young people (around 8-10% program for the prevention and treatment of
Council Captain of children and adolescents are affected by anxiety in children and adolescents aged 8-17
anxiety) and if left untreated, anxiety can years. With support from Beyondblue, this
Madelyn Janky have a major impact on the quality of life of highly effective on-line program is available
a young person and may even persist into free of charge to all 8-17 year olds and their
Student Representive adulthood. Anxiety is also a significant risk parents in Australia (recently Brave for young
Council Vice Captain factor for the development of other mental children has been developed and become
health disorders including mood disorders available for parents of very young children
12 such as depression. aged 3-7 years as well). Brave online can
be completed with support from school-
Current research suggests that one of the based or externally based professionals or
most effective treatment interventions for recommended to parents of students who
children and adolescents with anxiety is may be having difficulties with anxiety. It is
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT suitable for young people with Generalised or
interventions focus on bringing about Social Anxiety, as well as Separation Anxiety
changes in a young person’s thoughts,
Anxiety and Specific Phobias. While children sessions for parents of teenagers. Two
disorders are and adolescents with Panic Disorder, booster sessions are also provided and
one of the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or Post- completed one and three months after
most common Traumatic Stress Disorder may find the young person has completed the
mental health the program useful, these individuals program. All versions of the program
concerns usually require a more specifically can be completed independently and
experienced tailored treatment approach. parents can complete the program on
by young Additionally, The Brave program is not their own even if their child elects not
people all-round general well-being program to do so.
for all students.
Children, adolescents and their parents
BRAVE is an acronym for the CBT now have access to a proven, highly
management techniques used in the effective, evidence-based online
program including Body signs, Relax, CBT program for the prevention and
Activate helpful thoughts, Victory treatment of anxiety in their own home.
over fears, Enjoy yourself. There are
four versions of the BRAVE program Want to know more about the BRAVE
for children 8-12 years, adolescents program? Speak with one of our
12-17 years and one each for parents College Counsellors or go to:
of these young people. The program https://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au
is completed across 10 sessions for
children and adolescents, six sessions Helen Tillinh
for parents of children and five
Avila College Counsellor
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Conversation Hour
Back by popular demand! Avila hosted another student led
Conversation Hour evening. Based on feedback, the topics
covered included; Does my daughter spend too much time
online? Stresses in secondary school, How to push your
daughter without pushing her away and Understanding the
way we learn.
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Our Community, Better Together
At Avila College we pride ourselves on the diversity We have a number of resources available to support
of our community. We celebrate people of all faith, and foster positive community relationships within
language and cultural backgrounds. We applaud our school including the LAV Program, resilience week
different skills, talents and abilities and we encourage activities and counselling services.
diversity of thought, perspectives and viewpoints.
Following on from the Conversation Hour evening earlier
The Avila Way believes that it is the collective power of this week we also have more events coming up for
all in our community that is important. We recognise everyone to participate in and reaffirm their skills and
that we can achieve so much more academically, understanding.
creatively and spiritually, as an inclusive community,
rather than as an individual. We are Better Together. On Tuesday 21 May, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg will be
presenting on “Building Resilience within Children
Every person is seen in relationship to each other and Teenagers” at Avila courtesy of Holy Family
and to the purpose of the community. We have a Primary School.
web of relationships, values and ideas that make our
community harmonious and successful As part of the Respectful Relationships Initiative in
conjunction with the City of Monash, Link Health &
However, we also understand that the pressures of Community, Gateway LLEN and a number of other
daily life and external forces can sometimes strain schools, we have the “Online Identity and Health”
our internal relationships. Student life at Avila is full, workshop with Kelly Nash coming up on Thursday 23
busy and sometimes a little overwhelming. We all have May. We encourage parents to attend and discuss these
our ups and downs and it can manifest in many ways. concepts with their daughters.
When this occurs, we look to our common values and
the fundamental elements that underpin respectful
relationships.
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Sliders Competition
Things are heating up as our Year 9 students cook and market their
slider creations in the Avila annual Slider Competition.
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The Menu
Year 10 Food Technology students prepared a very special
three course dinner experience for their guests. Our budding
chefs not only designed the menu, table setting and floral
arrangements but also cooked and served a mouth watering
entree, sumptuous main and ‘not to missed’ dessert, topped off
with a take home treat.
Students are encouraged through ‘The Menu’ program to work
collaboratively to create a fully immersive dinner for themselves
and their guests. This problem solving enterprise is a powerful
tool and also involves evaluation techniques the following
day to assess the success of decisions made throughout the
exercise.
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CHANGING THE Online
STORY FOR OUR Identity
YOUNG PEOPLE and
Health
Mazenod College
Kernot Ave Book www.trybooking.com/BCLTQ
Mulgrave
Thursday 23 May
6.00pm (Light Supper)
Start: 6.30-8.30pm
Hosted by
Kelly Nash
Actor, Singer, Comedian with a background in
Education, Health Promotion, Television & Film.
Respectful Relationships | Series 2
Join in this conversation lead by students across our network of schools that assists in building
understanding, knowledge and action around our online identities and health at home, at school
and in all our relationships.
Dept Education & Training ‘Respectful Relationships’ Initiative in conjunction with City of Monash,
Gateway LLEN and Link Health & Community. Our Schools Network includes: Avila College, Salesian
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Textile Tour Avila Calendar
The VCE Product Design & Technology students toured two textile Friday 24 May
industry “dinosaurs” to gain a clear, “hands-on” understanding of SCSA Athletics
concepts within the VCE Study Design. Dinosaurs because it is rare Monday 27 May
to find Australian manufacturers, especially in the textile industry. Reconciliation Day
Rafael Star of Fashion Club Workwear invited us to see how new Tuesday 28 May
technologies successfully combine with traditional machining Term 2 Assembly
techniques to manufacture customised uniforms. The students Wednesday 29 May
were shown the basics of sublimation and screen printing on site Year 8 Reflection Day
and were given a presentation which demonstrated the Star’s Avila Twlight Tours
passion and commitment to boosting local textiles manufacturing Thursday 30 May
and purchasing. Avila Open Morning
Franco Marateo, (father of Alannah Marateo Year 7), is the senior SECONDHAND UNIFORM SHOP
director at TUFFA Workwear who is also passionate about Wednesday 29 May 1-4pm
maintaining local employment opportunities for his skilled
machinists. Marateo’s business fulfils the comfort and safety needs AVILA COLLEGE
of specialist workers in industries such as mining, the CFA, the MFB, GENERAL OFFICE HOURS
electrical trades, the armed forces and law enforcement. TUFFA 8am - 4.30pm
demonstrated to Avila students the importance of investment in PLEASE CALL THE ABSENTEE
research and development and innovation in satisfying end-user LINE BEFORE 10am
needs, which keeps TUFFA’s successful business afloat. We were on 9831 9696
grateful to have the opportunity to appreciate how computer
technologies improve efficiency and accuracy and see the 25
production lines in action.
Workplace Gender Equality Agency Report
The Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 requires non-public sector
employers with 100 or more employees (‘relevant employers’) to
submit a report to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency each year
for the preceding 12-month period (1 April – 31 March each year).
Our report for 2018-2019 now been submitted and as part of
the new notification and access requirements, we are required
to advise our school community and provide you access to this
report. Download the Report.
PUBLIC
SPEAKING &
DEBATING
Prabhloyan Gill Rotary’s Model United Nations
Public Speaking Everyone’s favourite Public Speaking were sponsored by the Mt Waverley Rotary
& Debating Captain Competition is the Rotary Model United Club and Ireland (Bethany Henry and Valerie
Nations. It is held at Parliament House - Sova) who were sponsored by the Rowville
Rachel Iwuagwu such an amazing venue; there’s a chance to Rotary Club. The students did an amazing
dress up which makes it a playful event; and job delivering speeches on some of the most
Public Speaking there are at least 88 other students there to important of world issues.
& Debating Captain meet and form friendships with across the
two days. This year Avila represented South Congratulations go to Kavia and Alicia who
26 Africa ( Kavia Pynadath and Alicia Roy) who were runners up in the competition -
a fantastic effort.
Female Debate Association
The female debate association Oviya
was an eventful session which Ponkathirvarathan
encourages the voice of young
females. Yr 9
I really enjoyed this event as I got to I highly recommend any form of public
meet some terrific new people from both speaking and debating, as it has really
the members of my team and from the boosted my confidence since I first started
opposing side. I have learnt alot from the Year 7. It has also improved my awareness
topics that were given out. It has improved and understanding of the issues people in
my confidence and my improvising; but the world are facing at present. Overall, the
most importantly, I learnt about the current female debate association was a blast; and
struggles that women are facing in society. an event where I made so many new friends
Even though I had to argue the contradictory and improved my debating and public
side for women I still enjoyed every moment. speaking skills.
HUMANITIES
The CERES
Experience
Adaelia Thomas Rhea D’Souza At CERES, they grow everything organically, meaning
that there are no pesticides, chemical fertilisers or
Year 9 Year 9 other artificial chemicals used in the process.
On Tuesday, our Geography class visited CERES Community they have created a system allowing predators like birds to
Environment Park. Our knowledge has grown immensely feed on pests like snails. Our class was even given the
after this excursion, helping us to better our understanding opportunity to try some “bush foods” and find out how the
of biomes and food security. We were happy that we were Indigenous peoples lived off the limited resources available.
able to attend this session as it was very enlightening and
interesting. We were given a tour around CERES, stopping We both found it fascinating that the people at CERES used
by different sites, discussing topics about habitat and old materials innovatively, recycling many items that would
the impact our community has made to change the land. normally be thrown away. For example, during the walk
These changes were made to accommodate our growing we saw fenced off areas made out of used bicycle wheels.
population and to allow us to build up suburbs with When we were at the market, we noticed that the bags to
infrastructure. put fruit and vegetables in were made out of paper, instead
of the plastic ones.
We also visited CERES farm and market, allowing us to have
a different look at where our food actually comes from and Overall, we learnt many things about biomes and how we
how it is grown. At CERES, they grow everything organically, grow the food we eat that we wouldn’t have known about
meaning that there are no pesticides, chemical fertilisers without this excursion and are glad that all the things that
and other artificial chemicals used in the process. Instead, we discovered here will stick with us in the future.
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Religion and Society
Avila’s Religion and Society students are how the story of Christ and Aboriginal
exploring how religions express beliefs that Spirituality can both speak in a way that
help their followers in times of pain and gives meaning and comfort to Aboriginal
suffering. people who are suffering from inter-
generational trauma.
On their excursion they were able to hear
from two amazing women of faith whose Sherene Hassan at the Islamic Museum of
communities have been confronted, and are Australia used anecdotes from her own life
still confronted, by immense challenges and to illustrate how submission to the Divine
sorrow. Will can provide a way forward for those
whose lives have been torn apart. It was a
Sherry Balcombe of the Aboriginal Catholic day of challenging ideas experienced in very
Ministry used the Stations of the Cross beautiful places that oozed with belief in an
painted by her brother John Dunn, to explore ever present source of love.
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HEALTH
CENTRE
Allergies and An allergic reaction can be treated with an anti-histamine
Anaphylaxis such as Claratyne.
Cathy Angus Anaphylaxis - a severe reaction, involves swelling of tongue,
throat, difficulty breathing/talking, wheeze, cough, and/or
Registered Nurse collapse.
At Avila College we have many students who have • Anaphylaxis is treated with an epipen (Adrenalin).
anaphylaxis and allergies.
• About 1 in every 3 people will develop allergies in their • Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency and requires
immediate treatment. Call 000 for an ambulance.
lives.
• Over 90% of all food allergies are caused by, peanuts, Government legislation mandates that anaphylaxis and
allergy plans are completed by a medical practitioner and
treenuts, soy, seafood, dairy, wheat, sesame and eggs. submitted to the school annually.
An allergy is an abnormal response by the immune system
to a substance that is harmless to most people. The If your daughter has anaphylaxis or a non anaphylactic
immune system reacts to the substance (allergen such allergy, Avila staff need to be aware of it.
as a food, insect sting, etc) and can cause a localised or
generalised inflammation. It is vital that Care Monkey is up to date at all times to
Asthma, eczema, hay fever and in extreme cases ensure your daughter receives the correct emergency
anaphylaxis is the immune systems response to allergens. treatment.
An allergic reaction that is mild to moderate can be itching
of the face, hives and welts, swelling of lips, face and/or This is applicable to any serious medical condition.
eyes, tingling of mouth, generalised rash, vomiting and/or
abdominal pain. The ascia website - www.allergy.org.au is very informative
regarding allergies.
If girls have an allergy they should carry anti-histamine.
Anaphylaxis students should carry an epipen at all times.
If you have any concerns about anaphylaxis or allergies
please contact the Health Centre.
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SPORT
Yr 11 Fencing
Year 11 Pink participated in a session of fencing the world. The three disciplines of modern
as part of the recreation program. Students fencing were discussed including the foil,
learnt about the history of what is the epee and the sabre. Students learnt
considered by many to be the oldest sport in how to win a point by making contact with
an opponent. It was then time to have a go
at putting some of the theory into practice.
Interestingly, a successful fencing athlete
relies on their ability to be light on their
feet, agile and possess high levels of both
speed and endurance.
Tricia Cowan Jaida selected to travel to Spain!
Sport Captain Victorian Basketball Squad ~ Under 15 and Under 17
Sophie Gregson Jaida Reid “I’m thrilled to be travelling to the end part of 2018 based on last
Spain from 22 June till the 5 year’s basketball season. Spain was
Sport Vice Captain Year 8 Green July to play against U15 and U17 chosen because they play the same
teams from Madrid, Valencia and style of basketball as Australia.”
Bridgette Roza Barcelona. There are two Victorian
teams going, 10 girls and 10 boys Well done Jaida! We wish you all
Chisholm Captain from the metro area of Victoria the best on the court in Spain.
with the team selected towards
Sarah Ang
Flynn Captain
Daniella Fischer
MacKillop Captain
Zoe Gifford
Nagle Captain
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House Athletics
Tricia Cowan Sophie Gregson Our annual athletics day was a colourful and cheerful
day filled with lots of fun and costumes.
Sport Captain Sport Vice Captain
With the rain holding off in our favour, the participation the day with a strong start with four of their fastest girls
from every house was shown across all track and field racing in the Ryan Reynold’s Relay, enabling them to come
events. The involvement throughout the day made sure 1st over the other houses. They seemed to keep up the
that each person was able to contribute towards their pace, having Year 11 Kiara Lo Surdo taking out the Avila Gift,
house total, and much like swimming, participation was the proving to be the fastest 100m runner at Avila on the day.
deciding factor in which house would come in first place. In the end Nagle was really ‘hot to go’, having the loudest
The colourful costumes were on full display, with many cheering resulting in them taking home the House Spirit
dinosaurs and tutus roaming from each event to the next! Award. With only 20 points separating 1st and 2nd, Chisholm
As well as the fun we had, an impressive 4 records were brought home the victory, winning over the swimming
broken, 3 broken for high jump by our talented athletes champions, Mackillop. We would like to extend our thanks
across all year levels. Grace Louey (Flynn), Lucy Wales to the P.E staff for organising the day and other members
(Mackillop) and Monique Louey (Flynn) each broke the High of the staff that helped out with measuring and timing to
jump records for Year 9, Year 10 and Year 12 respectively help our athletics carnival come together and be a day
whilst Grace continued to stun the school also breaking to remember. Well done to all the students for putting in
the 1100m walk record for Year 9. Each individual student the effort and time to participate and make this day one
whether it was cheering or being involved in such a fun- that was truly better together and we hope next year that
filled day should be proud of their efforts, showing copious athletics will be even more colourful and exciting!
amounts of house spirit and sportsmanship. Flynn began
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House Athletics Results Year Level Champions
1st Chisholm 1372 1st Yr 7 Cheyenne Van Ravenstein Chisholm 1st Yr 10 Lucy Wales MacKillop
2nd MacKillop 1351 2nd Yr 10 Amy Burns Flynn
3rd Flynn 1287 2nd Yr 7 Jessica Poldrugovac Nagle 1st Yr 11 Alicia Yiannios MacKillop
2nd Yr 11 Tamsyn Pascoe Nagle
1st Yr 8 Thanh-Vy Quach Nguyen Chisholm 1st Yr 12 Chiara Smith Flynn
2nd Yr 12 Mietta Busscher MacKillop
2nd Yr 8 Brigid Hegarty Flynn
4th Nagle 1200 1st Yr 9 Grace Louey Flynn
2nd Yr 9 Sophie Marinis Chisholm
House Spirit Award: Nagle | Avila Gift Winner: Kiara Lo Surdo
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PATHWAYS Ms Jenny Dunn
& CAREERS
Pathways Co-ordinator
jdunn@avilacollege.vic.edu.au
Mrs Madeleine Franken
Careers
mfranken@avilacollege.vic.edu.au
VCAL classroom facelift
Our new, purpose built rooms for VCAL classes are now in use and being enjoyed by
both the Year 11 and 12 classes. A mixture of collaborative and break out spaces are
proving to be a great space for learning!
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DeakInspire is designed for Year 10, 11 Arts Course and Career Information
and 12 students who want to explore Evening
their future direction. Also included
is a program specifically for parents Gain an insight into Deakin’s Bachelor of Arts degree and
to understand the tools and support how it prepares students for a wide range of careers,
students might need as they transition equipping them with job-ready skills.
from school to university.
Dates:
Key areas to explore: • Geelong Waterfront Campus:
• hear innovative, entrepreneurial and creative stories Wednesday 12 June, 5.30–6pm
• Melbourne Burwood Campus
from Deakin students, alumni and academics Thursday 13 June, 5.30–6pm
• students can choose and attend two interactive
Registration
workshops from a range of different faculty and https://www.deakin.edu.au/arts-ed/info-sessions
university areas
• parents will have a specific program of workshops Criminology Information Evening
about helping guide their children as they navigate the
path to university. Learn more about the Criminology program at this
DeakInspire will take place during Term 2 school holidays information session. Hear from Deakin’s Criminology
on the following dates: industry experts about course options, entrance
• Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus: Tuesday 2 July requirements and career outcomes for graduates.
• Melbourne Burwood Campus: Thursday 4 July
Sneak peek video: Dates:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27pauJEPbN4 • Geelong Waterfront Campus:
Wednesday 12 June, 6–6.30pm
Registration is essential • Melbourne Burwood Campus
https://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/events/ Thursday 13 June, 6–6.30pm
deakinspire
Registration
https://www.deakin.edu.au/arts-ed/info-sessions
Teaching Information Session
This information session is an overview of the undergraduate
teaching courses offered at Deakin and information on
entry requirements, including the CASPer test.
Dates:
• Geelong Waterfront Campus:
Tuesday 9 July, 5.30–6.30pm
• Melbourne Burwood Campus
Wednesday 10 July, 5.30–6.30pm
• Warrnambool Campus
Wednesday 10 July, 4–5pm
Registration
https://www.deakin.edu.au/arts-ed/info-sessions
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• Discover what it will be like to study at
Melbourne University
• Hear current students and alumni share
about their unique Melbourne experience
More information and details of the upcoming
events is available here.
Animal Career Discovery Day
If you are interested in a career
working in the animal care industry,
the RSPCA Animal Career Discovery
Day may be of interest.
RSPCA presenters will include Animal Attendants,
Adoption Officers, Vets, Vet nurses, Behaviourists and
Inspectors.
The day will include hands on activities and behind
the scenes tours. Learn insights from industry experts
and how you can succeed in an animal care profession.
• Thursday 27th June
• 9.00am – 3.30pm
• $75 includes registration, morning tea,
take home pack and all activity costs.
• More information here.
My Melbourne Future
My Melbourne Future is a series of
information evenings for prospective
students and families.
• Meet academic and professional staff at the
Parkville or Southbank campuses
• Explore topics such as breadth options, electives,
placements, studying overseas, scholarships and
research opportunities
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NCCD Information Sheet for
Parents, Carers and Guardians
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) On School
Students with Disability
What is the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data?
Schools must now complete the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with
Disability (NCCD) every year. It counts the number of students who receive additional adjustments
or “help” at school because of a disability. The NCCD helps governments plan for the needs of
students with disability.
Who is counted in the data collection?
To count a student in the NCCD, schools must think through some key questions:
1. Is the student getting help at school so that they can take part in education on the same
basis as other students?
2. Is the help given because if a disability? The word ‘disability’ comes from the Disability
Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) and it can include many students?
3. Has the school talked to you or your child about the help that they provide?
4. Has the school kept records about the help they provide, the student needs and the reasons
that the student needs this help? The school will need to keep copies of tests, student
work, assessments, records of meetings, medical reports or other paperwork and
information about how the student’s learning is moving along over time?
Once the school decides that the student should be counted in the NCCD, they then choose a
disability group and one of four levels of help that has been given to the student.
What does word ‘disability’ mean in the NCCD?
In the NCCD the word ‘disability’ comes from the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA). There
are four types of disability that the school can choose from; sensory, cognitive, social-emotional
and physical.
Many students that need help at school can be counted in the NCCD. For example, students with
learning problems, e.g. specific learning disability or reading difficulty (sometimes called dyslexia),
health problems (e.g. epilepsy or diabetes), physical disability (e.g. cerebral palsy), vision/hearing
loss and social-emotional problems (e.g. selective mutism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety).
Letters from doctors or specialists can be very helpful for schools as they plan how to support
students with their learning. Schools do not need to have these letters before they can count a
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NCCD Information Sheet for
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What sort of help does the school give students?
Students need different types of help at school. Some students need a little help sometimes while
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