ERINDALE COLLEGE BULLETIN SEPTEMBER 2016

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Term 3 has been It has been a privilege to comes to elite arts another successful work with the staff and performance pathways term for Erindale students at the college for college years. College as this and my observations of Year 10 & 12 formal 2016 newsletter will the past seven weeks The diversity and quality celebrate. have affirmed that the of the works produced by 40th Birthday modern and innovative the Erindale visual arts Celebrations My period in the Year 10-12 college offers program are of gallery Erindale Principal seat an excellent range of standard. I will certainly Music News this term is completed courses and specialist note this feature of in week 9 as Michael programs. student outcomes when I Tourism Charity Stalls Hall returns from provide hand-over notes extended leave this The Talented Sports for Michael Hall’s return French at Erindale College term. As I mentioned in Program continues to be next week. the August Bulletin, I among the best in Community Education previously taught at Australia, with the The Cambridge Program International Education Erindale College from Talented Dance Program Talented Dance Program 1987-2002. a rising star when it program provides access VET Work Placements 40TH BIRTHDAY Careers Notices CELEBRATIONS

Erindale College staff Sports News and student leaders Matthew Cawte, Sarah Important dates Fowler, Josh Harper and Tamika Naumann, attended the ACT Colleges’ 40th Birthday Commemorative Speaker Breakfast to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the territory’s secondary college system. PAGE 2 ERINDALE COLLEGE

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL CONTINUED

to an academic challenge at an confirmed the value of this 12 they should contact the international standard and in strategic investment in Careers and Transitions Officers partnership with local schools vocational education on High in student services. this pathway will continue to School campuses. Students are grow in demand. highly motivated by the industry Thank you to all parents and learning, achieving vocational carers of our 2017 Year 11 There is no doubt that the Trade certificates to complement their student group for attending the Training Centre is providing Year 10 Certificates. relevant 2017 Course Selection students with an exceptional sessions in recent weeks. Please industry standard learning I also observed the schools are contact the College if you have opportunity. The Training Café invested in providing students any questions regarding provides great customer service, with individualised project student course selections. food and barista onsite for staff learning, often with an explicit and students. ‘creative’ emphasis linked to All parents and carers are STEM (Science, Technology, strongly encouraged to attend Engineering and Maths). My the Parent Teacher Interviews discussions with Kris Willis, 5.00-7.00pm on Thursday 22 Principal at Caroline Chisholm September. This is an regarding the future construction opportunity to share in the of a STEM centre at his campus success of students and discuss servicing Tuggeranong schools is any issues relating to their both innovative and an progress. (Mid-semester opportunity for the local schools Student Progress Reports will to lead the ACT. Erindale College be posted home prior to the The indigenous art image here will be an active stakeholder in interviews.) SPRING was completed by Ethan this development ensuring a French and will be presented to strong STEM course pathway for Enjoy the Bulletin Natalie Howson, Director college students. General of Education, when she Finally, welcome back to visits Erindale College early in Principal, Michael Hall, who will term 4. I met Ethan recently no doubt catch up with many when I dropped in on his art parents and carers at the class, and he generously upcoming Parent Teacher provided his talent to this Interviews in week 10. request ensuring first nation culture and Erindale student art Regards, appear in central office. Michael Battenally During my time at Erindale I Many Year 12 students recently have also visited a number of completed the AST examinations Principal partner schools including Calwell and will now be confirming their High School, Wanniassa School university course applications. If and Chisholm School. At each any students have questions school I visited the Hospitality regarding study applications and Trade Training and spoke to career opportunities after Year principals and staff who SEPTEMBER BULLETIN PAGE 3

MUSIC NEWS

College students stole the and hear. There was a Congratulations to James show! wonderful reception after, Campbell, Grace Forbes, where the achievements of Bentley Hodges, Anna Leuii, The students performed an old these talented students was Brys Palat and Justin Wilson classic “St James Infirmary” celebrated. Congratulations to who performed in the 2016 beautifully, beginning with a all! ACTent concert in Llewellyn slow and sensitive introduction Hall on Friday 9th September. from Brys on the piano, Sandy France followed by some stunning Music Teacher singing from Grace and Anna. The song later developed into a fast improvisatory section, featuring virtuosic solos from Brys and James on guitar, followed by some impressive scat singing from the girls.

The ensemble performance was sensitively supported by Justin on the drums and Bentley on the bass.

ACTent is a showcase of the Dressed up in their suits and ACT’s top music students and ties and fancy dresses, they these very talented Erindale were an impressive sight to see

TOURISM CHARITY STALLS

Part of the assessment for school to raise money for Meg Lennard – Tourism Tourism in term 3 was for Ronald McDonald house, Erindale College the students to set up and Jessica Wighton baked and sold run a charity fundraising cupcakes and daffodils at a stall stall. We have had 3 very for Daffodil Day and Tayla successful events so far and Larke and Kelsey McKeahnie have raised $164 for Ronald ran a very successful raffle with McDonald House, $158.15 amazing prizes for World for the Cancer Council and Elephant day. A big thanks also $215.15 for World Elephant to the local businesses who Day. All students took on donated or subsidised the cost the assessment and adapted of prizes/items for these events it to suit their chosen - The National Zoo and charity. Ben Buchanan and Aquarium, Canberra Quality James Cappello spoke very Meats - Calwell and Miss confidently and clearly in Muffets Flower Boutique- front of classes within the Mawson. PAGE 4 ERINDALE COLLEGE

FRENCH AT ERINDALE COLLEGE

It has been a busy few months As part of our unit on Food, We also cooked up a French for French students at Erindale. students also took part in a feast using the hospitality area. All the students of French as cheese tasting in class. Using recipes in French, well as our International Students had to read students made several courses Students attended the ANU descriptions of different of traditional French foods Languages Showcase where cheese in French and match including Ratatouille and they got to find out more about them to the cheeses they Crepes. studying languages at were university and try a few tasting. different languages themselves. SEPTEMBER BULLETIN PAGE 5

JOSH FAIRHALL IS AN ERINDALE COLLEGE GRADUATE

The Erindale Community Education Program offers The categories offered are Art Craft & DIY, evening classes during the school term. These classes Computing, Cooking, Dance, Health Wellbeing & are held at Erindale College, McBryde Crescent, Personal Development, Languages & Health & Fitness Wanniassa. Please check our website for course outlines; The start date for term 4 is Monday 17th www.erindalecep.com.au October,2016. Or Phone: 6142 2944 for enquiries and bookings PAGE 6 ERINDALE COLLEGE

TALENTED DANCE PROGRAM

On Thursday August 25 our This year's festival was an Talented Dance Program arena spectacular in which students performed in this year’s each piece centred around the Step into the Limelight festival, theme of 'Stories' and was which celebrates creative and held at the AIS. The TDP performing arts in ACT public group's performance, an schools. energetic and technical jazz piece entitled 'Hansel and Gretel: A Sweet Revenge,' was chosen to close the show, which was an indication of the performance, their exemplary high level of the performance behaviour during the long day of and of the regard in which rehearsal and their exceptional organisers held it. performance during the show. Well done, dancers, you were an All dancers are to be absolute credit to the Talented congratulated on their hard Dance Program and Erindale work and efforts during College. preparations for this

VET WORK PLACEMENTS

Erindale College offers a granted a vocational qualification If students wish to pursue this range of Vocational Courses they need to achieve the opportunity they should talk to where students can work competencies in the course and their VET teacher and the towards a nationally do a work placement, known as Careers teachers in eknex. recognised certificate. We Structure Workplace Learning currently offer: (SWL). If students undertake an Parents and other community SWL placement while in years 11 members are encouraged to  Certificate II in or 12, it can contribute towards consider taking on a work Business points for their ACT Senior placement student in their work Secondary Certificate. place or business through the  Certificate II in SWL or work experience Community Services By undertaking an SWL students programs. Please get in touch  Certificate II in Sport will develop knowledge, skills and with Vanessa Sargeant or and Recreation attitudes that are relevant to and Stephen Smith at Erindale recognised in their particular  Certificate I in College if you would like to industry. This allows them the Furnishing support our students in this way. opportunity to receive training in  Certificate II in an industry context and gain Hospitality understanding of the variety of roles and responsibilities in the  Certificate II in Kitchen workplace. It will assist them to Operations make informed career choices  Certificate II in Music and is also a valuable way to make industry contacts. In order for students to be SEPTEMBER BULLETIN PAGE 7 CAREERS NOTICES

Educational Access Schemes (EAS). If students have UNIVERSITY / CIT / APPRENTICESHIP experienced long term educational disadvantage, they APPLICATIONS may be eligible for extra ATAR points. This scheme is University applications are now open. CIT and other administered by UAC with students needing to apply for providers are also open. it. In many cases students that would be eligible for extra points do not apply. Students applying to Universities need to be aware of the closing date of 30th September. CIT AND OTHER TRAINING ORGANISATIONS

Students thinking of CIT or similar courses should Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) provides training be aware of differences between training from short taster programs up to 3 year degrees. It is a organisations. TAFE college similar to TAFE colleges in NSW. It provides training in a huge range of areas, Business, Nursing, Students looking for work and apprenticeships Photography, Building trades etc. There are many should be applying now. private training organisations that provide similar courses. All are accredited and offer the same course; a Please contact Vanessa or Stephen if you have any Diploma in Business from CIT will be exactly the same questions. courses as a Diploma in Business from a private company that offers it. Students looking at these areas should consider both private and public training opportunities. There are different costs, different delivery methods and also the length of the course will vary.

APPRENTICESHIPS AND JOB APPLICATIONS UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS If students are thinking of an apprenticeship and 30th September Deadline - Students must apply to applying for a job they must have a presentable resume, UAC or interstate and pay by 30th September. After an awareness of the job application process, what to say that date there is a $125.00 late fee. 30th in an interview, what to wear and to follow up September cut off also applies to Special afterwards. We are here to help, come and talk to us, Consideration / Disadvantage (EAS) and Schools bring your resume in if you aren’t sure about it. Recommendation (SRS) applications. In some cases students may need to apply directly to the Most large organisations have applications through their university if an interview or audition is required. websites and many through job websites but often the most successful way of gaining a job is through work If students are looking for university experience. There is still time for students in Year 12 to accommodation they should look at applying now, do work experience that will connect them directly with don’t wait to receive an offer. an employer. Careers Team Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS) or more commonly known as Principal’s Recommendation. Vanessa Sargeant Ph 61422935 Most universities have some sort of Principal Stephen Smith Ph 61422934 recommendation entry pathway, it is not all universities and it is not all courses. Through UAC it is known as SRS. If students are applying through this they must tick the SRS box on their UAC application and they should come and talk to Vanessa or Stephen in Careers or Principal Michael Hall. PAGE 8 ERINDALE COLLEGE

SPORTS NEWS The next play we unfortunately The first 5 minutes of the game ACT Brumbies Schoolgirls got tackled out and the ref blew was dominated by Erindale with the final whistle. Erindale would the team completing the game On Sunday Erindale had 4 girls lose 29-24. A gutsy effort plan precisely until vice-captain represent the ACT u18’s considering we lost 2 of our Izaak Cornelius hurt his shoulder Schoolgirls team. The girls starting players this week. played against and attempting to score a try. With unfortunately lost 17-5. The Izaak going off Patrician Brothers Although being the better Rugby girls will now travel to Sydney played their hand at chip and team on the day we failed to to play Western Sydney and chase from their try line and overcome the size and power of the play against a somehow got the bounce and ran the Patrician Brothers team. It representative team from New 95m to score against the run of was an excellent learning curve Zealand. play. The rest of the half would for the squad as high pressure be very similar. Erindale playing situations are hard to replicate Congratulations to Elana well, then against the run of play and rarely occur in the local Sliwinski, Dorothy Pikula- to Patrician Brothers would competition. We will analyse the Carrol, Nirvana Ngan-Woo and score. Their size, power and video and hopefully everyone will Zoe Podmore. verbal intimidation started to learn some important lessons. take its toll towards the later Elana was named best back on parts of the half until Francis- Thanks to everyone who has the day. Soakai Tai barged over just as the helped the team along the way bell rang. Half time score 17-10. and for Mark assisting on the day. It was the first time we have had In the second half the boys rallied supporters come up to Sydney and started to play with a little with us and we really appreciate bit more energy and width to try the support. Thanks to Christina and get around the fading Saulo for taking some great Patrician Brothers. But just like action shots. the first half Erindale would work hard to score a try only to let Daniel Hawke Patrician Brothers score easily Physical Education Teacher straight after. In the final 10 Rugby Coordinator Waratah Cup minutes the game was on edge. Down by 5 points the boys had to On 12 September the college throw everything at them and 1st XV travelled to Sydney to managed to score a well- play in the final of the Waratah constructed try. Everyone was Cup state wide Rugby jumping for joy only to see that in Competition. The final would the corner the linesman had his match us up against Rugby flag up claiming that one of our League powerhouse Patrician boys had stepped out in goals. Brothers Blacktown. Their size The next 8 minutes was very advantage was clearly evident intense and the pressure got the in the warm up and I think a lot better of the team failing to of boys started to miss Fred convert a number of Kaihea who broke his hand on opportunities. With one last the weekend and was unable crack after the bell Elijah to play. Chadwick ran 60m only to get tackled one pass short of a try. SEPTEMBER BULLETIN PAGE 9

The annual Erindale College National -X Country Speed Training bolt Championships at Mt Stromlo

Do you have the need for The annual Erindale college Erindale College had 5 students speed? At the beginning of bolt was held last week. The participate in the National term 4 Erindale College will be Bolt is a 100m foot race for Championships. Josh Torley, offering speed training for boys and girls - with all squads Kaylee Gregory, Jess Gregory those students looking to get represented by their fastest Taylah Bordiuk and Sean Hancock faster and improve their runners. all qualified for spots in the ACT running mechanics. This team. opportunity is only open to 20 students and will be run from Each represented their territory weeks 1-4 Friday morning from and school with great effort. Josh 10-11am. Torley finished 4th in his age group. Well done to you all. The program will be run by Josh Strahorn Athletic Performance Coach for the UC Vikings and previously for the ACT Brumbies.

The cost of the program will be $10 payable at the front office. Only 20 spots available so be This year the female Bolt quick. Spots will be running out winner was Tayla Minto from the door. the Individuals squad and the male Bolt winner was Sean National School Girls Football Reaney from the AFL squad. Championships Strategic Study and Congratulations also to the Stress Management Congratulations to Sophie Bui, winners of the Donkey race: course Cristina Esposito and Sarah Elana Sliwinski and Keesha Daisley for making the ACT Kapea, Locky Ceissman and Don’t forget our Study School Girls Football Team. Sessions every Hayden Hepburn. Thursday on Line 8 in the Library Seminar They competed at the Room. R-Unit points Nationals in Perth last week. are available Sarah won the team’s Rising Star award. PAGE 10 ERINDALE COLLEGE

Basketball Semifinal– Vs Lake Ginninderra Three current students were Won 4-0 (Sophie Evans x 2, selected in the Future Stars Two Erindale College students Sophie Bui, Sarah Green) Team. This is an U19 team. They recently competed in the School are Matt Vardenaga and Tyler Sport Australia Basketball Playing Lake G is always tough Van Luin from the Queanbeyan Championships held in Terrigal and today was no different. Our Tigers, and Liam Lupton from during August. Bridie Macdonald team was solid in defence with Eastlake. (Vice Captain) and Nalani Chloe having an excellent game. Makunde were part of the team Through the middle we were Tyler and Matt are pictured who won a Bronze Medal by winning most balls and putting below. defeating 76-60 in their defence under pressure. the playoff round. This was a Sarah Daisley was a standout in fantastic result for the girls and the centres. Sophie Bui and ACT basketball as previous best Sophie Evans were excellent up placings have been 6th in 2012 and front. Evans scored a fantastic 4th in 2014. Well done to the team header goal. Cristina had a great and coach Kate Rhodes for such day in goals. an outstanding effort. Grand Final vs St Clares Lost 2-0 Three former Erindale students, After 8 games it was great to see Luke McKay (Canberra Demons), our girls find some energy for Mitch Wallis (Queanbeyan) and the final. We were put under Logan Gray (Tuggeranong) also pressure early but Katelyn was made the team. shutting them down in defence. Anna played well through the Erindale Student Serving It Up middle and Taylah chased down everything up front. We went At the Tennis ACT Award Evening down by a goal but kept fighting. held on September 9th at the ACT Girls Football Carnival Play was stopped for 20 minutes Lyneham Tennis Centre student for injury but when it restarted Dimitri Morogiannis was again Game 1 Vs Trinity Won 4-0 we had several chances to recognised for his talent and (Sophie Bui x 2, Sophie Evans, equalise. Unfortunately we achievements when he was Taylah Bordiuk) couldn’t get our shots on target. awarded the title of the2016 Game 2 vs Lake Ginninderra Won Well done girls on such a Tennis ACT Junior Male Athlete 1-0 (Sophie Evans) fantastic performance, 9 games of the Year. and several injuries was a great Game 3 vs Lake Tuggeranong effort. This continued recognition of his College Won 1-0 (Sophie Bui) dedication to his sport is Game 4 vs St Mary McKillop Won wonderful to see. 4-0 (Sarah Green, Sophie Bui, Sophie Evans, Taylah Bordiuk) Congratulations Dimi. Game 5 vs St Clares Lost 1-0 Game 6 vs Dickson Won 2-0 (Sophie Bui x 2) AFL Canberra Awards Game 7 vs St Francis of Xavier Won 4-0 (Sophie Bui x 2, Anna On Sunday the AFL Canberra Dixon, Melanie Ward) awards evening was held. SEPTEMBER BULLETIN PAGE 11

2016 HOLDEN CUP TEAM OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED

Players honoured in the 2016 Holden Cup Team of year's team have already made their mark in the Year were announced at the 2016 NRL Telstra the NRL.” Premiership Finals Series Launch at Allianz Stadium. NRL Head of Football Brian Canavan said 90 percent This year's team joins an honour roll that of players who made the Holden Cup Team of the includes some of the NRL's most talented stars, Year went on to play in the NRL. including Daly-Cherry Evans, Ben Barba, Kieran Foran, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, , "It's become clear that the Holden Cup Team of the Shaun Fensom, Gareth Widdop, , Year is a virtual preview of the next batch of NRL Trent Merrin and Bryce Cartwright. talent," Mr Canavan said. "In fact a number of this

Position Player Club Studying Fullback Cowboys Bachelor of Education, JCU Wing Gideon Gela-Mosby Cowboys Cert IV in Youth Work + Work Centre Robert Jennings Panthers Cert III: Career Orientated Participation Centre Raiders Yr 12 Erindale College Wing Roosters Cert III: Career Orientated Participation Diploma: Social Science, Counselling + Teacher's Five-eighth Panthers Aide Halfback Eels Bachelor Business & Property Management, WSU Prop Eels Bachelor Of Business & Commerce Hooker Brandon Smith Cowboys Building/Construction Labourer Prop Oliver Clark Panthers Bachelor of Physiotherapy, ACU Second-Row Dragons Construction/Scaffolding Labourer Second-Row Jaydn Su'A Broncos Bachelor of Secondary Education, QUT Lock Roosters Diploma of Financial Planning Interchange Sharks Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science, ACU Interchange Dragons Cert III Community Recreation Interchange Eels Bachelor Business & Commerce, WSU Interchange Panthers Bachelor of Health and Science Coach Cameron Ciraldo Panthers

Worth noting is that Nick is the only Year 12 student named in the team! Congratulations Nick Cotric.

Come along to the Marymead Spring Plant Sale on Saturday 24 September from 9.00am – 1.00pm at 255 Goyder Street, Narrabundah.

There will be ground covers, herbs, perennials, shrubs and trees. Quality plants and competitive prices with all proceeds to Marymead. There will also be books, toys, preserves, clothes and morning tea.

For further information contact 6162 5800 or email [email protected]. PAGE 12 ERINDALE COLLEGE

ERINDALE GIRLS WORLD’S when you get back to Erindale winning the 2016 UCI Four Cross BEST College. World Championship. Despite breaking her arm and KRISTY HELMERS SHINING wrist in Andorra in preparation for FOR NICHOLLS STATE the 2016 UCI Mountain Bike UNIVERSITY World Cup Junior Women’s World Championships, student Sian Kristy has kicked off her American A’hern was crowned overall University career in style. Having winner of the UCI World Cup started in 3/3 games this season Series! she has also scored 3 goals. Nicholls has won all three of their opening matches and Kristy has been a strong performer in all games. She is currently in second position for the team’s best player. And after the disappointment of the Rio Olympic Games, what better way for a champion to come back to form than by winning her 7th World Title as ex- This is a huge moment in her student Caroline Buchanan did by young life. Congratulations Sian. We look forward to seeing you

th A YEAR OF the year unhurt in 7 place in EXPERIENCE FOR the World standings, which was JACKSON FREW not the result he was hoping for. After being away for the last 9 At the final event of the year, weeks competing in North the 2016 UCI Mountain Bike America and Europe, Yr12 Junior Men’s Downhill World Erindale student Jackson Frew has Championship held over the decided it’s time to come home, weekend in Val Di Sole Jackson regroup and then recoup into a th finished 11 , just one second big training block getting ready for outside a top 10 finish and the 2017 domestic season. Mind barely 11 seconds behind the you, this includes racing in overall winner. another enduro race in Tasmania then into team camp in New After a huge year, Jackson is Zealand early in the new year so looking forward to 2017 with it’s hardly slowing down. new team mates, great adventure - and continuing a As a member of the GT Factory good apprenticeship. Bring it on! Racing Team Jackson has finished SEPTEMBER BULLETIN PAGE 13

 22 September Parent/Teacher Interviews @ 5-7pm

 19—22 September Cambridge Exams

 23 September Term Break begins

 10 October Term 4 begins

 11 & 12 October AST 2nd sitting

 19 October P&C/Board meeting

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