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 Free online magazine about positive parenting out now! The latest issue of the free Qld Triple P Tippaper is out now! The theme for this issue is Assertive Discipline so there are some great tips on effectively guiding kids' behaviour. Read about real-life Queensland families and stories including the dad who had to overcome his initial panic at the thought of being home alone with a toddler all day; the mum who saw through the social media 'perfect parent' hype; ways to encourage kids to grow and eat healthy food; and lots more. To read it online right now, go to: https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/qld-uken/blog-and-more/queensland- parent-magazine/issue-5-assertive-discipline/ Find out more about free Triple P Online at www.triplep-parenting.net.au/kids 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. Gladstone Marina Campus 613 Bryan Jordan Drive, Gladstone Leanne Crane Career News Careers Program Officer 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.