EL COLL CHAN EGE Chanel GLADSTONE
22 June 2018 TERM 2, WEEK 10 Justice Respect Compassion VOLUME 51 “To act justly, to love tenderly From the Principal - Dr Susan Bunkum PhD and walk humbly with your God” As this is the last newsletter for this term, I would like to thank all members of our Micah 6:8 community for a great term. The breadth of educational opportunities, both curricular and co-curricular, that are available to students at this College, is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff. Upcoming We are looking forward to the Inter-House Track and Field Carnival on Thursday and Friday next week. As with all College sporting events, this is a day which promotes participation in sport as something that is healthy and enjoyable. No doubt, Events competitors in both track and field events will be supported by members of their Term 2 Houses as they cheer them to the finish line. Week 11 Many of our students will be completing Work Experience placements next week and Mon 25 June over the holidays. We wish them well and know that they will be wonderful Year 11 & 12 VET Student Work ambassadors for our College. Placement Tue 26 June Good luck and safe travels to our QISSN and Confraternity teams as they compete in Year 11 & 12 VET Student Work Placement their competitions, in Townsville and Charters Towers respectively, during the first Wed 27 June week of the holidays. Year 11 & 12 VET Student Work Placement Thur 28 June & Fri 29 June Finally, I wish all members of our community a happy and safe holiday and I look Inter-House Athletics Carnival forward to seeing everyone on Monday 16 July for the commencement of Term3.
Dr SusanSincerely Bunkum PhD INTERHOUSE Sincerely ATHLETICS TERM 2 2018 CARNIVAL Good Luck! CONCLUDES Friday 29 June Have a Happy & Safe Holiday TERM 3 COMMENCES Monday 16 JULY Chanel College 11 Paterson Street, Gladstone Qld 4680 Phone: 07 4973 4700 E: [email protected] W: www.chanelcollege.qld.edu.au Student Absentee Hotline: 4973 4791 Kindness begins with me Good News Kath Hore - Mission & RE Support Officer 2018 Please Pray for … People in our community who Year8 Retreat Forms are unwell or recovering from Our Year 8 students will be attending their Middle Years Student Leadership illness Retreat in the fifth week of next Termand this retreat begins the process of being Students at this busy time of Middle Year Leaders in 2019. Retreat forms and parent letter are now available term - concluding their exams on Parent Lounge. Please ensure forms are completed and returned by Tuesday and preparing for the Inter- 26 June. If you have any concerns please contact the College. house Track and Field Carnival The continuing refugee crisis in many parts of the world Buddies Day Praise and Thanks for ... Buddies Day, organised by St Vincent de Paul and support by Chanel College, will Civilians and defence be having their second outing for this term on Sunday 24 June. Our 'big' and personnel working to rebuild 'little' buddies will be travelling to Granlea Riding school near Rockhampton for lives and to bring peace, unity horse riding, crafts, games and other activities. and justice in many parts of the Thank you to Mr Davis who has volunteered to drive the College bus and to Mrs world Wales who will assist on the day. The different programs and events students participate in, Second Hand Uniforms enhancing their spiritual, cultural and intellectual growth The Second Hand Uniform 'Outlet' is open during first break, each Wednesday in Generous donations received term time. Please enquire at the front desk in Student Services. for the St Vincent de Paul Formal uniforms sell for $10.00 per item, sports uniform and house shirts are Winter Appeal $5.00 per item. Jackets available for $25.00 each. There are several Medium to Large jackets available and all prices are negotiable. If you have any requests for either All donations are gratefully accepted and many thanks to those who have already of the above prayers, please leave sent in donations. your request at the Office.
Ignite Conference – 27-30 September 2018 Experience four days of real-world formation, encouragement in faith, great people and powerful worship. Ignite Conference is a National Catholic Youth Conference held in Brisbane every September and it draws together a network of high schoolers, young adults, ministry leaders, families, teachers, priests, and religious from around the country,sending them out with a passion for authentic faith in Jesus. The Conference will be held at the Mueller Preforming Arts Centre, 75 Morris Road, Rothwell, Brisbane. Check out the websitehttps://igniteyouth.com/info and if your child is interested in attending, please see Mrs Hore.
Thursday Mass Thursday 21 June – NO MASS (Exam Week) Thursday 28 June – NO MASS (Inter-house Track and Field Carnival)
Thursday Mass will resume in Term3 with Mrs Marsh's Year11/12 CMT Class on 19 July. ALL WELCOME – Families, Friends, Members of our Parish, Fellow students!! An important notice for Parents/Carers “At our recent Diocesan finance gathering, there was discussion about the fact that an increasing number of families are not paying their fees on time. To continue to provide an excellent level of education, we need all parents to pay their fees on time. If a family is experiencing financial difficulties but has not made contact with the College please contact the Principal as a matter of urgency. The College will do everything possible to support families through difficult times.” Note: School Fees are past due, please contact the Finance Office if you have any queries. Phone 4973 4711 THE PARENTING PROGRAM YOU CAN DO IN YOUR PJs
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Year 10 Student Joseph Gorton proudly displays the table he made in Foundational Furnishing Skills Readers Cup Challenge Well done, to our Year 8 girls who participated in the students competing for the coveted Readers Cup Trophy Capricornia Region Readers Cup Competition recently. and the opportunity to attendWord Play at the Brisbane You all represented Chanel admirably and it was a delight Writers Festival in September. to see so many young readers who are passionate about reading, taking part in this competition. Congratulations to Gladstone State High who won the 2018 Readers Cup! We wish you all the best at the State This event was well supported by nine schools from Finals. around the Capricornia region, with approximately 60
Leanne Crane Career News Careers Program Officer
GLADSTONE TAFE Visit our Study Stations and talk to CAREERS EXPO teaching experts, staff, students and advisors about your study area of interest.
» Animal studies » Beauty » Bookkeeping and accounting » Business Tuesday 26 June » Dental Assistant » Early childhood, education 2.00 - 5.30 pm support and training » Engineering trades CQUniversity Gladstone City » English language studies » Fitness Derby Street, Gladstone » Hairdressing » Horticulture Explore your TAFE » Hospitality and tourism » Human resources training options » Individual support including aged care, disability and home and community care You can have your questions answered by teaching » Information technology and professionals and learn about flexible study options, digital media entry pathways, support options and more. » Justice » Laboratory operations Register your attendance and go into the draw to » Logistics WIN an iPad Mini 4 128 GB Wi-Fi, and receive a » Nursing bonus entry by completing a Competition Entry » Project management Form on the day. Termsand conditions apply. » Science and environment » Work, health and safety » Work and study preparation Leanne Crane Career News Careers Program Officer
OPEN DAY Thursday 30 August 2018 4.00 - 8.00 pm Explore our facilities, meet teaching staff and current students, get career advice and scout out the best study options for you at a CQUniversity Open Day event. By registering, you’ll be able to pick up a welcome pack on arrival and automatically go into the draw to win a MacBook Air (First Prize), Apple Watch Series 3 (Second Prize) or a Fit Bit™ Alta Fitness Wristband (Third Prize). What’s more, if you complete a Competition Entry Form on the day you’ll gain a second entry for another chance of winning. Terms and conditions apply.
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Careers Officer Mrs Crane catches up with past students
Michael Poli 2017 Graduate, Michael Poli, visited Chanel College recently and caught up with Careers Officer Mrs Crane. Michael spoke about how excited he was with his chosen career in the Navy. He explained that the Mock Interviews and Work Experience he undertook whilst at Chanel helped prepare him for this fantastic job opportunity. Well done Michael! It is great to hear you are happy in your chosen career path.
Kate Sisley Careers Officer Mrs Crane recently recently caught up with 2016 Graduate and College Dux, Kate Sisley whilst touring the Womens College in Brisbane. Kate is studying the language Japanese and is thoroughly enjoying it. Well done Kate!
Year 11 & 12 VET STUDENT WORK PLACEMENT 25 - 27 June 2018 Leanne Crane Career News Careers Program Officer Full Time Employment Opportunities Please see Mrs Crane about any of these job opportunities Policing and Protective Service Officer – Entry level Recruiting, Australia Wide NEW Applications are now open forProtective Service Officers . Applications close 4:00pm AEST Thursday 28 June 2018.
2019 Glencore, Mt Isa Mines Apprenticeships, Mt Isa NEW Positons will be offered at our Mount Isa Mines operations based in Mount Isa for commencement in late January 2019 across the following trade areas: · Boilermaker · Electrician · Fitter Welder · Fitter Turner · Diesel Fitter · Mechanic · Auto Electrician · Radio Technician · Refrigeration Technician
2019 Hay Point Apprenticeship Program, MRAEL, Mackay NEW Applications close 01 July 2019 Apprentice Mechanical Fitter Apprentice Electrician
Identified Maintenance Traineeships, Santos, Gladstone NEW Under Programmed's Indigenous Workforce Services in partnership with Santos, we are looking to recruit Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander job seekers to undertake an 18 month traineeship.
Glencore Apprenticeship Program 2019, Oaky Creek Glencore, one of the world's largest natural resource companies, has mechanical and electrical apprenticeships on offer across their Australian Coal Operations, commencing in January 2019. Leanne Crane Career News Careers Program Officer Registrations close soon for
9.30am - 1.45pm Thursday, 5 July 2018 ACU Brisbane Campus
Registrations close on Thursday 28 June for ACU University Experience. If you're in Year 10, 11 or 12 and considering uni for when you finish school, then this free event is perfect to explore your study options - including paramedicine, physiotherapy, business, arts, biomedical science, education, sport and exercise science, and lots more!
On the day you'll get to:
participate in two hands-on workshops to sample degrees of your choice meet ACU staff and current students get a feel for your local campus learn about industries and careers hear helpful tips on preparing for university enjoy the entertainment and fun campus atmosphere Contact us ACU Future Students P: 07 3623 7709 E: [email protected] CLOSES FRIDAY 22 JUNE 2018 Leanne Crane Career News Careers Program Officer Australian Defence Force Gap Year A Gap Year in the Australian Defence Force is not only a chance to experience what a career in the Navy, Army or Air Force could be like, but also to have a year full of adventure, new friends, new skills, leadership, and travel. An ADF Gap Year is a truly unique opportunity for you to grow and figure out what next step you'll take in life. https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/students-and-education/gap-year/
UQ Young Scholars Program
UQ's Young Scholars Program (YSP) provides high achieving secondary school students with an opportunity to discover, learn and engage with UQ's academic community and like-minded students from across QLD and NSW. Designed to nurture and develop future leaders, the Program also presents students with a unique opportunity for academic extension and enrichment. Applications close Friday 10 August 2018. https://young-scholars.uq.edu.au/
Please see Mrs Crane if your interested in the Boyne Smelters Apprenticeships
Boyne Smelters Ltd is recruiting for its 2019 Apprenticeship Program We are seeking students who are currently completing their QCE (Year 12), or who completed Year 12 in 2016 or 2017, to join our team as an apprentice and help us deliver our vision.
We are recruiting apprentices for the following trades, to commence employment in February 2019: • Electrical • Mechanical Applications close Monday 2nd July 2018 • Diesel Fitter • Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Sporting News Kylie Kickbusch Sports Program Leader
EL COLL CHAN EGE GLADSTONE
Keep up to date with the Good Luck Confraternity Team FACEBOOK: The Confraternity Carnival has an App and a Facebook to the link (QISSRL FACEBOOK) which is at https://facebook.com/qissrlconfro This will host the live streaming from Field 1 and provide updates Confraternity & of the carnival. QISSN Teams PLAYING TIMES: Monday 9.00 am Field 3 Chanel vs Gilroy Santa Maria College Ingham Representing Chanel in 1.20 pm Field 2 Chanel vs Xavier Catholic College Hervey Bay Tuesday 10.10 am Field 2 Chanel vs St Augustine's College Augustine Heights Charters Towers & Townsville over the first week of the The following games will depend on Pool and Division placings. School Holidays One more game will be played on Tuesday. Wednesday is rest day. ALL THE BEST TEAMS! Thursday and Friday will have a game each day. Kylie Kickbusch Sporting News Sports Program Leader 2018 Inter-House Athletics THURSDAY 28 JUNE AND FRIDAY 29 JUNE
Uniform All students are to be wearing house uniform for both days; hats must be on when not competing.
Exceptions – black/dark coloured running shorts/tights, running shoes, spikes (all events except 800m, 1500m, 3000m High Jump and Relays)
Outfits – FRIDAY ONLY, must have house shirt as part of the outfit
All students will wear wrist bands for their age group – will be given on Thursday and to be worn over the 2 days. Stay with and compete in your DOB group.
NOMINATIONS All students are automatically nominated for all field events– if you don't want to compete you need to tell the teacher in charge of the event at the start and you will be required to help measure, rake, etc. When you are doing a field event it will always be in alphabetical order by House so make sure you're organised. If you don't wish to do the event, tell the teacher on duty to cross your name out.
Banned items No Ipods, Mobile Phones, MP3 players etc. No footballs, soccer balls, etc. - you are there to participate in an athletics carnival and when you are not participating, you should be supporting your team mates.
Tuckshop Run as usual – sandwiches, drinks, ice blocks Limited hot food – will sell powerade
Field events Jumps: High, Triple and Long Jump – If you wish to do High Jump Flop, you MUST get a permission letter from Miss Kickbusch, get signed off by your athletics coach & bring on the day. Mr Davis must see you do the correct technique and approve it, otherwise you will do scissors – NO note NO Flop technique.
Discus (no spinning) and Javelin (NO RUN UP due to area restrictions)
Track events Spikes can be worn for the 100m, 200m and 400m events If spikes are worn during the relay, the next runner to receive the baton must also be wearing spikes. NO HEATS – ALL races are timed finals. The fastest time overall will win the race. Winners announced after the following Field event rotation. Kylie Kickbusch Sporting News Sports Program Leader 2018 Inter-House Athletics THURSDAY 28 JUNE AND FRIDAY 29 JUNE
HATS: Wide brimmed hats MUST be worn all day, for example College bucket hat. Your hat MUST be on your head all day → NO CAPS ALLOWED
Spectators Parents are welcome to attend our Athletics Carnival on Thursday 28 June and Friday 29 June 2018 in the last week of Term2. Toensure the safety of all and the efficient running of the carnival, ALL spectators are asked to adhere to the following guidelines: · All spectatorsMUST sign in at the front office before attending the carnival. · Anyone who wishes to take photographs during the carnival, MUST seek the permission of the College. · During the track events, all spectators are asked to remain on the seats under the trees in the area between the top and bottom ovals. Please do not watch from down near the running track. · During field events spectators will be asked to watch from a designated area as instructed by the teachers running the event. Thank you in anticipation of your cooperation which will ensure an enjoyable two days for all. Kylie Kickbusch Sporting News Sports Program Leader 2018 Inter-House Athletics Timetables Chanel Athletics Carnival 2018 – THURSDAY 28 June
12 Years 13 Years 14 Years 15 Years 16 Years OPEN Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls 8.45 All students gather in House tents for PC rolls to be marked
9.00 800m 800m 800m 800m 800m 800m 800m 800m 800m 800m 800m 800m
9.30 Long Jump Shot Put Discus Triple Jump High Jump Javelin
10.30 100m à TIMED FINALS (no heats – fastest time overall)
100m NOVELTY EVENT à ALL STUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE Lunch Break when races have finished 12.20 Shot Put High Jump Long Jump Javelin Discus Triple Jump
1.20 CHANEL GIFT
2.00 Discus Triple Jump Javelin High Jump Shot Put Long Jump
3.00 Points update – Clean-up and Pack up tents Rolls Marked in House areas and Dismissal. ChanelAthleticsCarnival2018–FRIDAY29June
12 Years 13 Years 14 Years 15 Years 16 Years OPEN Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls 8.45 All students gather in House tents for PC rolls to be marked
9.00 400m 400m 400m 400m 400m 400m
9.30 Javelin Long Jump Shot Put Discus Triple Jump High Jump
10.30 200m – TIMED FINALS (no heats – fastest time overall)
11.30 High Jump Discus Triple Jump Long Jump Javelin Shot Put
12.30 Triple Jump Javelin High Jump Shot Put Long Jump Discus
1.30 4 x 100m Relays
2.30 Clean Up, Pack Up Tents and collating of results
2.50 Presentations – in Lavalla Court
3.00 Dismissal – Happy Holidays!!!! Sydney Dance Company is excited to offer primary and secondary schools in our area free dance workshops between 16-20 July.
These workshops are specifically tailored to provide students of all skill levels and prior dance experience a safe, relevant, and highly engaging contemporary dance experience. https://www.sydneydancecompany.com/
If you are interested in attending one of these workshops, please see Mrs Chapman ASAP.
STUDENT ACCESS CENTRE Do you need help with Assignments or Homework? Available are: Resources, Support Material, Friendly Faces Struggling to understand or getting behind with your school work? Let our friendly staff help you. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday at 8.00 am. Also First Break every day except Thursdays. HOMEWORK & ASSIGNMENT HELP Inclusive Curriculum 4973 4739 CAREERS ADVICE Confused about Career Paths or have Work Experience enquiries? Make an appointment to see our friendly advisor. Careers Pathways Officer: Mrs Crane on 4973 4738