EL COLL CHAN EGE Chanel GLADSTONE 20 July 2018 TERM 3, WEEK 1 VOLUME 51 Justice Respect Compassion From the Principal - Dr Susan Bunkum PhD Confraternity Dear Parents/Caregivers & QISSN Catholic Education Week I extend my “Congratulations” to all will be celebrated across students who competed in the QISSN Queensland from 29 July and Confraternity Shield competitions – 4 August this year. in the first week of the holidays. While a This annual event is held to promote the special ethos of full account of the wonderful Upcoming Catholic schools and to highlight the great things that take achievements of both teams is included place in Catholic schools every day. in this newsletter, I must say that I was Events immensely proud of all members of The theme for this year's celebrations is: Discovering New both teams. Term 3 Horizons. Week 2 In the week before they left for Charters Catholic education strives to make a difference in the lives of Towers a member of the Confraternity Mon 23 July Teamtold me that to be able to wear the Year 11 Leadership Retreat those in our schools and in the wider community by Year 10 Work Placement challenging young people to live out the message of Jesus Chanel College jersey was an honour Tue 24 July and to reach their full potential as compassionate, and that each member of the team Year 11 Leadership Retreat contributing, life-giving members of society. would wear it with absolute pride. Being Year 10 Work Placement present at several games of both Netball Wed 25 July Year 11 Leadership Retreat During Catholic Education Week 2018, Catholic education and Rugby league, I can attest to the Year 10 Work Placement communities across Queensland are invited to celebrate how truth in this statement for all of the boys Thur 26 July they are discovering new horizons. and girls who represented Chanel. At all Year 11 Leadership Retreat times, both on and off the field, our Year 10 Work Placement Fri 27 July There are 304 Catholic schools in Queensland that educate students were exemplary in every way. Year 10 Work Placement around 147,000 students and employ more than 19,000 teachers and staff, and most will celebrate Catholic Education I extend my thanks to all members of Week 3 Week in some way. staff who accompanied our students to Mon 30 July these competitions for without their Catholic Education Week Our school is planning a number of activities during the week support such wonderful opportunities Tue 31 July and we hope you are able to join in the celebrations with us. would not be possible. I also thank all Catholic Education Week those families who travelled to support Year 10 into 11 VET INFORMATION EVENING I thank you for your ongoing support and look forward to their sons and daughters for what will Wed 1 August seeing you during Catholic Education Week 2018. no doubt, be a truly memorable event in Catholic Education Week their school lives. Chanel Board Meeting 5.30 pm Thur 2 August Catholic Education Week Sincerely Fri 3 August New Staff: Catholic Education Week As a College community,we warmly welcome: · Mrs Dina Hasaneen who has taken up the position of Inclusive Chanel College Curriculum Leader. Dina has moved from Adelaide to Gladstone 11 Paterson Street, Gladstone Qld 4680 and has extensive experience in both Inclusive Curriculum and ESL. Phone: 07 4973 4700 · Mr Calvin Bennett who has had experience teaching both in Australia and overseas has replaced Mrs Jade Van Krimpen who is E: [email protected] W: www.chanelcollege.qld.edu.au on leave for the remainder of this year. We are delighted to have both Dina and Calvin at Chanel! 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 Year11 Leadership Retreat are grieving the loss of loved ones. All Year 11 students will be participating in their Retreat this week. The theme for this Governments and Retreat is Leadership and, specifically, the concept of Servant Leadership. This week organisations working towards also begins the process of nominating for student leadership positions for 2019. alleviating poverty and bringing justice to the Year8 Retreat Forms voiceless. Our Year 8 students will be attending their Middle Years Student Leadership Retreat in Yr 11 students that they will be Week 5 and this retreat begins the process of being Middle Year Leaders for 2019. The open to the experience of their Retreat forms and parent letter were made available on Parent Lounge. Could you Retreat and will gain many please ensure that your child's forms have been completed and returned to the College. benefits and blessings from If you have any concerns please contact the College. their participation. Praise and Thanks for ... Catholic Education Week – 29 July – 4 August All people, especially past Catholic Education Week is an annual state-wide event that promotes the distinctive students of Chanel, who are mission of Catholic schools throughout Queensland. The week is celebrated by all working in our world to ensure schools through a range of activities, liturgies and events. that justice and peace prevail. The theme for Catholic Education Week this year, “Discovering New Horizons”, has The richness that Indigenous been aligned with the official Year of Youth theme for 2018 and is derived from a speech culture brings to our faith and given by Pope Francis at World Youth Day 2016 where he called young people and the our perception of our world. Church to 'open new horizons for spreading joy': 'My friends, Jesus is the Lord of risk, he The pioneer women and men is the Lord of the eternal “more”. Jesus is not the Lord of comfort, security and ease. who had the foresight and Following Jesus demands a good dose of courage, a readiness to trade in the sofa for a courage to instigate the pair of walking shoes and to set out on new and uncharted paths. To blaze trails that Catholic Education system that open up new horizons capable of spreading joy, born of God's love and wells up in your we benefit from today and for hearts with every act of mercy.' those who continue to support Events during the week will include: a Liturgy, activities organised by the Student it. Representative Council, CEW Quiz, Chanel Shirt Day and all students participating in If you have any requests for either 'Acts of Kindness' (Pastoral Care/individual activity). We hope this week will be one of of the above prayers, please leave celebration. your request at the Office. More information can be found at www.catholiceducationweek.com.au 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 26 July – Ms Dyer's Year12 SOR Class Mass is celebrated in the College Chapel at 10.40 am each Thursday. ALL WELCOME This year's Naidoc theme is 'Because of her, we can!'. As this was my first Naidoc Liturgy I wanted to make sure it reflected the powerful message 'Because of her, we can!' and I am pleased to say that feedback I received from staff and students was that the Liturgy reflected this. As pillars of our society, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have played – and continue to play - active and significant roles at the community, local, state and national levels. They are our mothers, our elders, our grandmothers, our aunties, our sisters and our daughters. Their achievements, their voice, their unwavering passion give us strength and have empowered past generations and paved the way for generations to come. I would also like to say a special “Thank You” to students, Enid Keppel and Lyncoln Rebel, who took on the daunting task of reading in front of the school along with myself and the student leaders. These students did such an amazing job and should be very proud of themselves. NAIDOC WEEK MASS IN ROCKHAMPTON This week I had the privilege of attending NAIDOC Mass in Rockhampton with students from Chanel College. This was the first time in several years that Chanel has attended this Mass and it was a privilege to have Miss Leesa Jeffcoat - Diocesan Director of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton, personally acknowledge Chanel College and present our College with a gift in recognition of this year's NAIDOC theme 'Because of her, we can!'. Special thanks to students, Enid Keppel and Jossie Law, for accepting the gift on behalf of Chanel College. A sincere “Thank You” to students Jack Fallon, Jossie Law, Enid Keppel, Gypsy Thorn and Jaylin Law for representing our College and displaying exemplary behaviour whilst attending NAIDOC Mass. “Thank You” also toKate Mrs Foat Dina Hasaneen for accompanyingInclusive Curriculum myself andTeacher these Assistant students. Did you know? The term “Black Dog” was coined by Winston Churchill who used it to describe his own depression. His famous salute, as depicted by the BDI logo, represents a victory sign that casts a shadow of a black dog, a metaphor for a disorder that 'shadows' a person even when his or her mood is upbeat and 'victorious'.