(Acting) From the Principal CCPAC

I am pleased to take this opportunity to announce that the Minster for Education and Training, Dr. Chris Performing Arts Centre is now Bourke, will officially open the new Canberra College officially part of the College. Performing Arts Centre on the 13th of this month. The building is a magnificent facility and will be an asset to After three years of planning, designing and the school, our Arts Faculty and students, and also to building… we were very excited to receive the the local community. I would personally like to thank Keys to the beautiful premises last week! Dance, the main agents for the project, Phil Morton and his Drama and classes will be taught in the team in the Directorate, BVN the architects and Cobul new facility as of the beginning of term 4. Arts the builders who have finished a spectacular building. students have had sneak peeks of their new To all the Arts staff, Kim Walkom and Graham Monger, purpose built studios and impressive 174 seat also John Stenhouse and Roseanne Campion for the theatre during this week…and they can’t wait to project management, I would like to pass on my public get in permanently! Arts staff are equally excited thanks on behalf of our school community. As you to be able teach in such state of the art facilities . can see from the cast of thousands, it has been an extensive project. I have been asked by the Education and Training Photography Directorate to pass on to the community, a summary Louella Raynolds, Lauren Stevenson and Ruby Weber of the state of our Bush Fire preparedness here at the exhibited their photographic work as part of the ‘Voy- college. There are two main categories to report on age’ exhibition, which is part of ‘Step into the Limelight”, and the first of these is the Emergency Management the Territory’s creative and performing arts showcase Activities. The school has had an upgrade to the fire event for public schools. and evacuation system and we have an operational emergency warning system. All regular emergency Alison McLauchlan will be exhibiting her work as part of equipment and procedures are in place and only a the A .C.T. Senior Secondary School Photography Sur- small number of items are being purchased or replaced vey Show held at Huw Davies Gallery, Photo Access in the near future. The second major category is in Manuka( 6/9- 6 to 23/9). The aim of the show is to Building and Grounds Work Activities which involves provide an opportunity for senior photography students clearing away combustibles and safely storing to exhibit and sell their work in a public gallery space. flammables. The college is compliant in all these areas. On Friday the 10th August, the digital photography Lastly I would like to thank all staff here at the college students embarked on an outdoor photographic shoot for another successful term and congratulate each at the Australian National Botanical Gardens. The gar- and every student for their achievements in academic dens offer a range of settings from rainforest to desert. endeavours, artistic creations, training packages, Students are now developing a series of eight images. apprenticeships, sporting achievements, scientific competitions, writing, debating, designing and personal Stephanie Smith development. We would be remiss not to mention Erinn Photography Teacher Walters for her stellar sixth place at the Paralympics in the Women’s Athletics-200 metres. Erinn has one more Canberra College’s aim is to have a 100% event in the 100 m and we wish her every success and electronic communication with parents. If you look forward to her return. Well done to the Walters provide your email address to the front office staff family for all of their support for Erinn. we can assure that you will receive information through our newsletter and updates on other Simon Vaughan college events. Acting Principal

Newsletter July/August 2012 www.canberrac.act.edu.au Weston Campus Woden Campus Fremantle Drive, Weston, 2611 Launceston Street, Phillip, 2606 telephone: 6205 6787 telephone: 6205 5777 [email protected] We will also be running our regular food collection drive Student Leadership of non-perishable items for ‘The Yellow Van’ previously Group Update known as OzHarvest. Our partnership with this local The SLG has had a productive term with a number of Canberra charity was noted in the organisations fundraising and learning opportunities for the students. e-newsletter which was great recognition of the great We organised a cupcake decorating competition which work of our SLG students in helping their community. had a fantastic response from both teachers and We have a new event happening on the last Friday of students and also raised money for the Red Cross and this term. To raise money for research and awareness RSPCA. about Asthma we will be having a PJ day!!! Students Our Vice President Jordan Hackett, attended a UN and teachers are encouraged to wear their pyjamas, Youth conference which enables young people across slippers, uggies, dressing gowns or even just bring a Canberra to learn more about how the UN functions teddy to school. All donations collected on the day will participating in debates and discussions about world go to Asthma research. issues. Jordan had the task of representing Syria at the Anyone interested in joining the Student Leadership event, quite a daunting task in the current environment. Group is welcome to come and talk to Susan, currently It was a great opportunity for him and he represented in the PE staffroom. the College brilliantly. Susan Johnson The SLG has also added an environmental focus to the SLG Coordinator group starting the ‘Environmental awareness group’ Futures Program They have already put into place some initiatives to decrease water usage and increase paper recycling Step in to the Limelight Performance within the school and are hoping in the near future to ‘Step into the Limelight’, held on Wednesday in the introduce mixed recycling bins to reduce the amount of Royal Theatre, is the ACT’s creative and performing waste going to landfill. arts showcase event for public schools. The Futures Coming up this Term the SLG will be holding an Program provided the highlight of the evening with a event called ‘Youth Decide’ a campaign initiated by combined performance involving Agau Mayen, Tyler the Australian Youth Climate Coalition to canvas the Jonas, Jarrad Brinkham, Hayden Smith, Cameron thoughts and ideas of young people on the issue Gudgeon and Kris Mallise of Dickson College; a of renewable energy. On the 10th of September all magically soulful piano and singing performance by Canberra College students will be asked to vote and Thea O’Connell (Canberra College) and a beautifully have their say about what kind of energy they would like performed, student choreographed, pas de deux by to see being used by 2020 here in . Jack Lord and Taylann Cahill-Savage, two Gungahlin College mainstream dancers. Three of our students will be attending the AFFIRM youth conference which deals with the issue of mental The student’s performance was based on this year’s health. The conference aims to educate young people ‘Step into the Limelight’ theme “Voyage” - students on the issue and provide solutions for how mental interpreting the idea that your mind is a place and that health can be approached and improved within our we can travel there in our dreams. The concept and schools. This will be a great learning opportunity for the dance material were wholly developed by the Futures SLG and provide more resources for our peer support students during workshops and improvisation classes. group. A special mention to Hiria Reppion, the Futures On Thursday the 27th September the SLG will be Program Dance teacher who lead students on this travelling to Gungahlin College for a combined fantastic journey. meeting with local government representatives to talk Comments from the audience included: “ gave me about issues facing youth in the ACT. There will be goosebumps’,’ intelligent and mature performance’. government representatives from all major parties and our students will be questioning them in regards to A full and hearty congratulations to all involved in the affordable housing, equal rights and the environment. performance. Marie Uren Executive teacher Futures Program What’s Up in Maths Short Courses It has been a very full year with regard to the competitions we have run. Our Specialist Maths AT CANBERRA COLLEGE students have been a vibrant and enthusiastic group in 2012 who have willingly participated in quite a variety of competitions. We have been Maths camping at Wombeyan to set the tone for the year and we had These short courses are starting soon! 12 students participate in the Australian Informatics Check our website for these course and hundreds more. competition for the first time this year. Our results were very encouraging and I look forward to even better CHAIR YOGA $149 results next year. Our best performed student in this Duration: 6–7pm x 8 sessions Start: Wed 24 Oct – 12 Dec (CAN2013) area was Christina Zhang with a Distinction. COOKING FOR BLOKES $255 After a very successful performance at the ANU Maths Duration: 6.30–9pm x 6 sessions Start: Wed 24 Oct – 28 Nov (CAN2019) day in May where our team of year 12 students Ben COOKING THE FLAVOURS OF INDIA $220 Wang, Ross Pure, Tony Li, Elliot Steel and Andrew Duration: 6.30–9.30pm x 4 sessions Start: Thu 25 Oct – 15 Nov (CAN2006) Spooner finished second just behind Sydney Boys CREATIVE WRITING - FICTION $270 Technical High School as well as being the winners Duration: 6.30–8.30pm x 6 sessions Start: Wed 24 Oct – 28 Nov (CAN2022) of the City Shield and the best performed Canberra school, these students as well as Duong Dang from DANISH – INTRODUCTION $255 Duration: 6–8pm x 8 sessions Start: Wed 24 Oct – 12 Dec (CAN2010) year 11 followed up by participating in the UNSW Mathematics Competition in June. This competition DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS $189 is a 3 hour exam comprising six questions which Duration: 6–8.30pm x 6 sessions Start: Wed 24 Oct – 28 Nov (CAN2017) are at a very high level of conceptual thinking. This GERMAN – INTRODUCTION $255 requires a large commitment from these students. I am Duration: 6–8pm x 8 sessions Start: Thu 25 Oct – 13 Dec (CAN2008) very pleased to report that 4 of these students have MIXED MEDIA AND COLLAGE $245 received either a prize or certificate. Andrew Spooner Duration: 6.30–8.30pm x 6 sessions Start: Thu 25 Oct – 28 Nov (CAN2011) and Duong Dang received prizes and Ben Wang MOBILE PHONES, IPADS AND MORE DE-MYSTIFIED $189 and Ross Pure received certificates and should be Duration: 6–8pm x 6 sessions Start: Thu 25 Oct – 29 Nov (CAN2015) congratulated for their outstanding performances. RUSSIAN – INTRODUCTION AND CONTINUING $255 We also had 35 students from both year 11 and year Duration: 5.30–7.30pm x 8 sessions (I) Start: Wed 24 Oct – 12 Dec (CAN2001) 12; participate in the Australian Maths Competition in OR Duration: 7.30–9.30pm x 8 sessions (C) Start: Wed 24 Oct – 12 Dec (CAN2002) early August. We received their results this week and they have again produced excellent results with Ross SPANISH FOR TOURISTS $185 Pure and Christopher Hann gaining High Distinctions. Duration: 6–8pm x 6 sessions Start: Thu 8 Nov – 13 Dec (CAN2024) Overall we gained 2 High Distinctions, 13 Distinctions *Extra material may be required for some of these courses. and 9 Credits. Enrol online or contact us today on The students are to be congratulated for their 62074441 or [email protected] www.citace.edu.au enthusiasm and willingness to give up their time to participate in so many extra activities and competitions a new student support program at our school as and the Maths faculty would like to take this well as being an integral member of the Student opportunity to acknowledge their efforts. leadership group and volunteering for diverse social and environmental causes. Lea has represented all ADF Long Tan Awards Canberran young people in consultations with ACT cabinet, lead many charitable activities, performed in The Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership and the Youth Choir and initiated and lead Teamwork awards have been awarded to 2 Canberra the school environmental group. Both students receive College Students. Jordan Hackett of Year 12 and a substantial cash award and certificate from their Lea-Sofia Luzzi of Year 11 are both worthy winners nomination. of this prestigious award. The award acknowledges their leadership and teamwork qualities they have Well done to Lea and Jordan. demonstrated as members of the Canberra College Mathematics tutorials are available community. Jordan has conceived and implemented at Canberra College on Thursday’s 12.30–1.45 pm, for more information please call the front office. Fridge Door for Parents Week 9, 17–18 September Test days Week 9, 19 September Q4 Begins Week 9, 21 September Class Changes Close 2012 Year 12 Formal Week 10, 25 September Parent Teacher Night Tickets $150.00 Last Day Term 3, 28/9/2012 Please pay at Front Office ASAP First Day Term 4, 15/10/2012 LAST DATE FOR Other College information PAYMENTS Tuesday 18th September For information on Australian School-Based Apprenticeships (ASBA), Career & Transition and Work Experience (WEX), Venue: Parliament House please call Canberra College and ask to speak to Jo-Anne Wednesday, 5th December Lee (Careers and Transitions) or Sonya Bell (WEX and ASBA Coordinator) or Alex O’Brien (Careers Advisor) Arrivals commence at 1800 sharp Festivities conclude at 2300 sharp Sport Our boys soccer team competed at the ACT Colleges international junior competition for the best up-and- Soccer Day on Wed 8th August, they played 6 40 coming juniors in the world. Best wishes minute games including a semi and grand final and Yr 11 student Amery Clews participated in an Interstate remained undefeated in all games winning the final School Competition called the Pizzey Cup where his against St Francis 4-3. They managed to score a total ACT team finished 6th. of 26 goals across the 6 games! A fantastic team effort from the new ACT Champions – Canberra College! Yr 12 students Mark Di Bitonto and Jordan Cariage played some exhibition matches in an Soccer Yr 11 student Tara Mclaughlin competed in the U16 competition held in Spain last holidays. School Sport Hockey team at the Hockey Nationals in Hobart in August 2012. She was selected in the PE Faculty U16 Australian Hockey team and will be heading to Careers Argentina and New Zealand in Feb/ March 2013. Well Planning for the future beyond Year 12, done Tara. come in and see our Careers Team Yr 11 student Kelly Edwards has been selected Our Career, Moving Forward, and Transition Team to represent the ACT in the Australian Schools’ consist of: Orienteering championships in September held in • Alex O’Brien (Career Advisor 62056276), Tasmania. Good luck Kelly. • Sonya Bell (ASBA and WEX Co-ordinator Yr 11 student Brayden Clews-Proctor finished 11th in 62056797) the national schools cross country event in Adelaide • Livia Tigwell (Moving Forward Officer, 620 56245) which helped ACT win Bronze in the team event. Well done. We are located in the “Career Corner” corridor near the Yr 11 student James Bacueti is being considered by Library. We strongly advise all students, both Year 11 the Australian National Men’s Gymnastics Coach to and Year 12, to make an appointment to see us. We ascertain his readiness to compete for Australia in the can provide you with current and post-college career Austrian Futures Cup later this year, which is an / transition information as well as individual Pathways Planning sessions.

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Affix Address Label Here EXCURSION ACQUITTAL EXCURSION ACQUITTAL Tidbinbilla Enviro 1/5/12 World Leadership Conference 29/5/12 8024-000-00 8022-000-00 Total Monies In: Total Monies In: Student Payments $78.00 Student Payments $ 259.00 Monies Out: Monies Out: Bus $88.00 Conference fees $235.45 Entry to Tidbinbilla $18.18 Miscellaneous $ 23.55 Total Monies Out: *$106.18 Total Monies Out $259.00 *$28.18 shortfall covered by Science EXCURSION ACQUITTAL EXCURSION ACQUITTAL Playhouse – Dance 11/5/12 National Library 13/2/12 8021-000-00 8020-000-00 Monies In: Monies In: Student Payments $322.00 Student Payments $ 8.00 Monies Out: Monies Out: Performance Tickets $294.00 Entry to National Library $10.00 Miscellaneous $ 28.00 Total Monies Out *$10.00 Total Monies Out $ 322.00 *$2 shortfall covered by Futures Program EXCURSION ACQUITTAL EXCURSION ACQUITTAL NF&SA – Futures 10/5/12 Maths Camp – Wombeyan Caves 8019-000-00 8018-000-00 Monies In: Monies In: Student Payments $ 38.50 Student Payments $1615.00 Monies Out: Monies Out: Entry to NF&SA $25.00 Bus $374.00 Miscellaneous $13.50 Food $674.70 Total Monies Out $38.50 Camping Fees $431.82 Staffing Costs $134.00 Miscellaneous $ 0 .48 Total Monies Out $ 1615.00 EXCURSION ACQUITTAL EXCURSION ACQUITTAL Infomatics Comp - Maths Street Retreat May 2012 8017-000-00 8014-000-00 Monies In: Monies In: Student Payments $ 60.00 Student Payments $ 8610.00 Monies Out: Monies Out: Maths Comp fees $60.00 Accommodation $1669.09 Total Monies Out $60.00 Breakfasts $690.00 Bus $2898.86 William Booth House $300.00 Odyssey House $300.00 Missionbeat $300.00 Street Retreat $504.00 EXCURSION ACQUITTAL Other meals $55.00 Tennis March 2012 Staffing $1784.00 8013-000-00 Miscellaneous $109.05 Monies In: Total Monies Out $8610.00 Student Payments $15.00 Monies Out: Player fees $15.00 Total Monies Out $15.00