Wednesday 15th February 2017 Issue 2

Galen Catholic College Newsletter

Year 11 and 12 students at Galen Catholic College are thrilled with their new learning spaces, which will be officially opened during a ceremony next week on the 22nd February. Having had the opportunity to experience working in them since returning to school at the beginning of term 1, Louise Box, Elaina Pearson and Aaron Thrumm each agreed that having classes in the new Senior School buildings has felt very special, especially being

the first students at Galen to use them.“The break out spaces for study and small group work are great for Year 11 and 12,” stated Elaina Pearson. Aaron Thrumm added that the new technology features like media booths, large flat screens and projectors are sure to be a valuable resource. Louise Box felt that the buildings just felt fresh and new, “They’ve been designed really well for the needs of senior students”.

Students proud of new facilities

Tour our new buildings - see page 2

New learning opportunities: Year 11 students Louise Box, Elaina Pearson and Aaron Thrumm collaborate around one of the media hubs in Galen’s new Senior School.

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What’s On• Wed Feb 15 - Year 7 Open Afternoon, Open Afternoon for new Senior School facilities and Galen Parents Assoc BBQ• Thurs Feb 16 - School Photos• Fri Feb 17 - School Photos (extra day)• Tues Feb 21 - Galen Swimming Sports• Wed Feb 22 - Opening Mass, Official Opening of new Senior School and Official Launch of “New Horizons” (School Improvement Plan 2017 – 2019)• Thurs Feb 23 - Injections Year 7 • Fri Feb 24 - Timor Trivia Night• Wed Mar 1 - Ash Wednesday• Tues Mar 2 - Yr 11 ZONTA Girls Breakfast• Mon Mar 6 - Year 11 VCAL Party Safe• Tues Mar 7 - Year 11 VCAL Party Safe• Wed Mar 8 - Yr 10 exam preparation session 9-11am• Mon Mar 13 - Labour Day• Mon Mar 20-24 Yr 9 Adventure Camps• Fri Mar 24 - Timor Immersion group depart• Sat Mar 25 - Galen Deb Ball 1• Mon Mar 27 - Galen Talent Quest• Wed Mar 29 - Parent Teacher Interviews (evening)• Thurs Mar 30 - Parent Teacher Interviews (morning) student free day• Fri Mar 31 - Staff Faith Development Day (student free day)• Fri Mar 31 - Year 9/10 catch up day • Tues Apr 18 - Term 2 begins• Thurs Apr 20 - Athletic Sports• Mon Apr 24 - Anzac Assembly• Tues Apr 25 - Anzac Day• Wed Apr 26-28: Year 11 Retreat• Wed Apr 26 - Year 7 (2018) Info Night• Wed Apr 26 - David Kobler Parent Night• Thurs Apr 27 - Year 7 (2018) Info Night• Thurs Apr 27 - Year 12 RE-Connect• Thurs Apr 27 - Year 7 Injections• Mon May 1-2: Guest author - JC Burke• Wed May 3 - Yr 9 Project Rockit• Tues May 9-11: NAPLAN• Fri May 12 - Year 8 Medieval Day

For the latest Upcoming Events visit:www.galen.vic.edu.au

From the Principal

Uniform ShopOpening Hours

Tuesday: 10.00am - 6.00pmThursday: 1.00pm - 5.00pm

Direct Line: 03 5723 8320uniform.shop@galen.vic.edu.au

A reminder to parents when phoning the Absence HotlinePlease leave clear details on your message such as: the student’s name,

homeroom and reason for absence. Some messages are unclear, which makes it difficult for Admin to record absences accurately.

Student Absences

Phone: 5721 6322 or email:absences@galen.vic.edu.au

On Monday February 6th the Parents Association held the first meeting for 2017. We organised a Parents Association sponsored BBQ to be held in conjunction with the Year 7 Parent Afternoon and new building tour.Our next meeting (location to be announced) on March 21st will be dinner with a condensed meeting. We are hoping to have Marie Salinger at the meeting to hear parents opinions on the parent teacher interview and report process, after this was raised at Mondays meeting. Watch this space in the next newsletter for confirmation and a venue.

Jodie SuttonPresident - Galen Parents Association gpa@galen.vic.edu.au

Parents Association News

Dear Galen Parents & Guardians, Our $3.4m. new Senior School buildings are now open. To help celebrate, we are offering tours of the new facilities followed by a free BBQ. Bookings are essential (see below). These tours are on the same afternoon as the Year 7 Parents Open Afternoon. If you are attending the Year 7 event we recommend booking one of the tours from 4.30 onwards. Date: Wednesday February 15thTime: Tours start every 15 minutes with the first tour at 3.45pm, and the final tour starting at 5.00pm. BBQ available after each tour.Parking: Please use the car park off Entry 4 via Park Crescent How to book:EITHER• Copy and paste the link below into your browser and book your preferred time online:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcqIELlP2BSBactP6DneNpmk3P5zHczwWDwtEeWkuXK3qFzw/viewform OR• Phone the front office on 5721 6322 and ask to speak with Tess Barnard Regards, Bernard NealPrincipal

2017 Swimming SportsTuesday 21st Feb, 4pm-8pm

Come along to participate, support your house and have some fun!

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Senior School NewsMick Grogan - Senior School Director

Year 12 students began the year for-mally at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, with their annual Year 12 Jumper and Award Presentation evening, last Wednesday.

Hayden Sharp (Caveman, Farmer, Footballer, Radiologist and Commu-nity person) a former Galen School Captain from 1993, as special guest speaker delivered a very enter-taining and engaging speech. His delivery was underpinned by the themes of; being organized, being interested and curious, working hard to achieve success, contributing positively to local community, being an active parent, and seizing all opportunities.

Students were also encouraged by School Leaders to focus on the importance of supporting one another on their journey throughout the year.

Prior to the presentation of the jumpers, the VCE academic awards for 2016 were presented, including the Dux for 2016, which went to Ian Christy. A special bursary was also presented to Ian, to support his studies at The University of Melbourne. Congratulations are extended to Ian.

Additionally, awards from the Wangaratta Art Gallery Friends Incorporated were presented by Sandy Wingate, the Treasurer. Daina Sgarioto received an Award for the most outstanding student in year 12 Visual Art, and Briellen Ramsay was awarded an encouragement award for being a deserving student.

The Charles Sturt University Award for a student who shows great perseverance with their studies and a capacity for further study was won by Rebecca Hawkins. The Latrobe University Award for a student in recognition of active contribution to the life of the school community through social justice was received by Jazmyn Coonan. College Captains and Vice-Captains for 2017, were also officially announced. Successful candidates Jack Larkin, India Dal Zotto, Josh Bevacqua and Emma Gamble feel very honoured to be given the opportunity to represent Galen College as student leaders this year.

The start to the year has been terrific. Year 12 Students have been keen to embrace their studies and are looking forward to their retreat.

Jess Lewis from Year 11 was nominated for Lion’s Youth of The Year at a Club level. Congratulations to Jess for being runner up.

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Middle School NewsRob Walker - Middle School Director

Welcome to a new year in the Middle School. In particular I would like to welcome the Year 9 group as they make their transition from the Junior School to the Middle School.

Middle School Executive:Year 9 Coordinator is Miss Kelly Smith and Year 10 Coordina-tor is Liz Morrow. The Middle School Home Room Teachers are as follows:

2017 Homeroom Teachers9.1 Ash Burke 9.2 Sarah Taylor9.3 Laurie Burt 9.4 Justin Perkins9.5 Rebecca Hernandez 9.6 Sheryl Phillips9.7 Oliva Jones 9.8 Bern Albertson/Dan Green9.9 Linda Pietropaolo 10.1 Andrew Sinclair 10.2 Edwin Evans10.3 Daniel Armitage 10.4 Matt Turnbull10.5 Caitlin Rizzo 10.6 Lauren Sykes10.7 James Heath 10.8 Leonie Martino

Please contact the relevant person should you have any concerns or queries relative to the Middle School.

Student Leaders 2017:The following students have been elected as Student Leaders for 2017 in the Middle School. These students will be the voice of the Middle School student body and they will participate in leadership activities throughout the year. As well as working with the YLC’s and the Directors these students will also work closely with Laurie Burt who is re-sponsible for student leadership activities across the school.

9.1 Jemima Kealy 9.2 Jasmine Clancy9.3 T’Lea Devine 9.4 Xavier Loki9.4 Mia Einersen 9.5 Kiona Gottschling9.6 Arif Kahn 9.7 Georgie York9.8 Talia McLaurin 9.9 Charlotte Morris10.1 Lewis Holland Dean 10.1 Antonia Maher10.2 Rachel Fischer 10.3 Nathan Chadban10.4 Keely Tua 10.5 Gabe Watson10.6 Jacob Talarico 10.6 Macey Gillman10.7 Teghan Stone 10.8 Ebony Watson10.8 Molly Nolan

Congratulations to the follows students from 2016 on their Distinction AwardsYear 9Leyla Behrendt DISTINCTIONLachlan Carboon DISTINCTIONElla Cheeseman DISTINCTIONLucy Hughes DISTINCTIONNina Johnstone DISTINCTIONJemima Kealy DISTINCTIONAmy Knox DISTINCTIONErin McClounan DISTINCTIONAlanah Moloney DISTINCTION

Jasmine Scholz DISTINCTIONBailey Thwaites DISTINCTIONPeyton Williams DISTINCTIONSara Cope HIGH DISTINCTIONKiona Gottschling HIGH DISTINCTIONTalia McLaurin HIGH DISTINCTIONCharlotte Morris HIGH DISTINCTIONAmy Rebbechi HIGH DISTINCTIONHannah Tidd HIGH DISTINCTIONYear 10Chloe Gibson DISTINCTIONSamantha Grady DISTINCTIONChloe Hutchinson DISTINCTIONKatherine Jolly DISTINCTIONWatson Gabe DISTINCTIONMadalynn Baumanis HIGH DISTINCTIONNathan Chadban HIGH DISTINCTIONSarah Dellicastelli HIGH DISTINCTIONMacey Gillman HIGH DISTINCTIONImogen Quilty HIGH DISTINCTION

Uniform:Uniform to this point has been very good. Just a reminder that shoes must have black leather uppers. Canvas/cloth uppers do meet uniform requirements. Black socks are not permitted. Socks must be white. Hats should be carried at all times during recess and lunchtimes. When in the sun students are required to be wearing their hat. When in the shade they do not have to be wearing their hat.Punctuality has also been very good. Remember that first bell goes at 8.45am and HR commences at 8.50am.

Phone Policy for Middle School Students:Students are not to have their phone on them in class. If a student brings their phone to school it must be locked in their locker.

Catch Up days for Semester 1:Term 1, 31st March Faith development Day 9-12pmTerm 2, 16th June Report Writing Day 9-12pm

Year 9 Adventure Camp dates:• 9.6 & 9.7: Monday 20th – Wednesday 22nd March• 9.8 & 9.9: Wednesday 22nd – Friday 24th March

Act of Kindness:I would just like to sincerely thank the Year 10 boy who helped a WHS teacher this week. The WHS teacher was so impressed with the courtesy and kindness of a Galen Year 10 boy who helped her after she dropped a book while trying to carry a heavy bag. She said she just had to ring the school to tell us how impressive this young man was.What a great role model for all. Just another act that makes us so proud of our students. Well done...RC

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Year 7 Vaccination Program Dear Galen Parents/Guardians,Students in Year 7 will receive a Vaccination consent form from the Rural City of Wangaratta. All consent forms must be signed and returned to the main office by Friday 10th February.

The following vaccines will be offered to all Year 7 students:Year 7 – Human Papillomavirus (HPV) (three injections – check dates below), chickenpox (one injection), diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (also known as whooping cough) (dTp) (one injection)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONResources for teachers, parents and students about the secondary school vaccine program can be accessed online from http://immunehero.health.vic.gov.au/

GALEN CATHOLIC COLLEGE VACCINATION DATES Year 7 Vaccinations – Thursday 23rd February, Thursday 27th April & Thursday 16th NovemberIf you have any further questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.

Kind regards,Patrick ArcuriDeputy Principal – Staff & Students

School Photos - Thursday 16th FebruaryHow to order School Photos

Your son or daughter will have now received an order form for school photos, to be held on Thursday 16th February. To order school photos, please use the instructions below:

1. Place your order on-line prior to photo day using the unique WEB LOG-ON CODE printed on your payment order form. Tick “order on line” box at the top of order form and have your child hand it to our photographer on photo day.

2. You can complete the pre-payment order form. Include your cash, cheque or credit card payment in the envelope and have your child hand it to the photographer on photo day.

3. You can choose to wait for 5 working days to go on-line to VIEW the images and CREATE a package to suit. (You have 14 days to do this) Please tick box at the top of order form to say “I will order online” and have your child hand form to photogra-pher on the day.

If you do not wish to purchase photos please tick the box printed at top of order form to say “am not buying photos today” and have your child hand the envelope to the photographer on photo day.

All queries should be directed to photos@schoolphoto.com.au or go to website at www.schoolphotos.com.au

Customer Service: Tel. 9707 6655 or 9707 6653

Reminder to FamiliesChange of circumstances throughout the year of address, emails or telephone number please email your updates to:

Admin-Enquiry@galen.vic.edu.au Thank you for your assistance. Have a lovely Xmas and Best Wishes for 2017. Kind Regards, The Office Team

Come and Try Kayaking and Canoeing

The North East Canoe Club will be host-ing two come and try nights in Wangaratta and Bright. Everyone is welcome to come along to have a go in a kayak or canoe, try their hand at canoe polo or just have a play in a boat. There will be experienced club members to offer advice and assistance and demonstrate rolling and paddling techniques. All equipment is provided or please bring your own boats and life-vests on the night if you would like. Wangaratta - Monday 27th February, 5.45pm - 7.45pm, Ovens River junction pool, Frank Garth Reserve. For more information call Allison - 0409964054 or email necanoeclub@gmail.com

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Cost: $15 p/person – Maximum of 10 per table. $10 for students. Secondary aged children and adults only.Bring money for activities too – you never know what you might be good at.

Some light beer/wine/soft drink at bar prices.BYO food and drinks. Silent auction + Auction + Raffle + Lucky door prize. Buy tickets in advance at the Galen Front Office, or buy tickets on the door.

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Galen Catholic CollegeCollege Street, WangarattaPO Box 630 Wangaratta Vic 3676

Principal: Bernard NealEmail: principal@galen.vic.edu.auPhone: 03 5721 6322Web: www.galen.vic.edu.au

Newsletter enquiries can be emailed directly to the Publications & Promotions Officer: malcolm.webster@galen.vic.edu.au

Who’s Who at GalenLeadership Team• Bernard Neal: Principal• Patrick Arcuri: Deputy Principal—Staff & Students• Marie Salinger: Deputy Principal – Learning & Teaching• Genevieve O’Reilly: Deputy Principal – Catholic Identity• Dom Giannone: Business Manager• Anthony Batters: Professional Development Co-ordinator• Kylie Quin: Daily Organiser• Mick Grogan: Senior School Director• Rob Walker: Middle School Director• Wendy Chuck: Junior School Director• Rebekah Couston: Human Resources Manager

The best way to contact Galen staff members direct is by email. All staff have email addresses which follow the formula: firstname.surname@galen.vic.edu.au

School BoardFr Mike Pullar: Parish PriestSuellen Loki: Board ChairColin McClounan: Deputy ChairBernard Neal: PrincipalPhil Bretherton: CEO RepresentativePatrick Arcuri: Deputy Principal Dom Giannone: Business ManagerCheryl Impink: Parents’ Assoc. RepresentativeHannah Clancy: Parent RepresentativeKaren Archer: Parent RepresentativeTracey Bright: Parent Representative

Parents Association Executive • Jodie Sutton: President• Louine Robinson: Vice President• Carolyn Hicks: Treasurer• Karyn Howard: SecretaryThe Parents Association can be contacted via email: gpa@galen.vic.edu.au

Members of the Board can be contacted via the office on 03 5721 6322 or email: admin-enquiry@galen.vic.edu.au

Above: Galen’s Class of '77 pictured at a recent reunion, including three teachers,Sr Cecilia Merrigan, Graeme Lawler and Ross Keane (principal at the time).

Class of 1977 reunited

The new school year can be a stressful time with a lot going on. That’s where the Smiling Mind app comes in handy. Smiling Mind have teamed up with ABC Radio to create some brand new back to school meditations. These short 2-minute meditations are tailored for students, teachers and parents. Take a break and check them out:www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/mindfully/episodes

Take 5 for Mindfullness

CARE FOR OUR

COMMON HOME

Social Justice CALENDAR 2017 Galen Catholic College

February 13 Anniversary of National Apology 20 UN World Day of Social Justice 23 Illoura Training Day 28 Shrove Tuesday - Caritas Project

Compassion Launch ‘Love Your Neighbour’ (Senior School)

March 1 Ash Wednesday 10 Lenton Visitor: Richard Campbell 5 Clean Up Australia Day 8 International Women’s Day 16 National Close the Gap Day Caritas; ‘Walk for Water’ (Galen Junior

School) 21 National Harmony Day (for the

Elimination of Racial Discrimination) 24 Timor Leste Immersion 24 Mar – 5 Apr 25 Earth Hour

April Caritas Fundraiser (Galen Middle School:

Galen Sports Day)

May ‘Vinnies’ Winter Appeal 4 Vinnies College Conference 31-2 ‘Justice Matters’ Camp (Offered to Year

10 students) 26 Sorry Day (National Day of Healing) 27-3 National Reconciliation Week

June 18-24 World Refugee Week 20 World Refugee Day

July 2-9 NAIDOC Week

August 1-7 National Homelessness Prevention Week 10 Diocesan Winter Sleepout: St Augustines Kyabrum 11 Founders Day 19-26 Santa Teresa Community Immersion Just Leadership Day (Offered to Year 7 &

8, SJ Leaders) 27 Refugee & Migrant Sunday

September 4-10 National Child Protection Week 21 International Day of Peace 24 Social Justice Sunday (Immersion

Students)

October Vinnies Christmas Appeal 5 World Teachers’ Day 15-21 Anti-Poverty Week 16 World Food Day 17 International Day for the Eradication of

Poverty

November 25 White Ribbon Day 26 International Buy Nothing Day

YEAR ROUND ACTIVITIES:

• Illoura Meal Buddy Program

• ‘ZONTA’ Birthing Kits

• JUST ARTS

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Social Justice at GALEN 2017 What’s involved?

Illoura – Volunteer students from Years 7 –12 are trained through NE Health to assist staff at Illoura Aged Care facility on a daily basis. There are currently 40 students from Galen who participate in this successful Meal Buddy program.

Caritas’ Project Comapssion: In 2017 the theme is ‘Love Your Neighbour’. Galen Junior students will host a Relay Walk For Water, where students raise money for the distance they walk, at the same time putting themselves in someone else’s shoes for a day; someone else who may have to walk many kilometres just to get fresh water for drinking and basic hygiene needs for their family, or walk to sell harvested crops at market for a minimal income.

Middle and Senior students will run the launch of Project Compassion which will be held on Sherove Tuesday. VCAL students will cook and sell pancakes whilst our senior students will provide music entertainment during recess and lunch. Middle school students will assist with food and activity stalls on our school Athletics Day in early Term 2.

Justice Matters Camp – Students SJ Leaders from Years 10 participate in the Sandhurst Diocese Justice Matters Camp. The camp is an annual event that is run by Caritas Australia. Students learn about global poverty and other justice issues.

Just Leadership Day - Student SJ leaders from Years 7 &

8 attend the Just Leadership Day which is organized by Caritas. Students from all over the Sandhurst Diocese join together to learn about global justice issues and how they can create awareness within their communities.

Vinnie’s Winter Sleepout – Social Justice group students organise a Winter Sleepout in the school’s stadium and around the school grounds. Students from all Year levels are encouraged to participate. The evening includes the students sharing in soup and bread and listening to guest speakers from a range of different services who help support the Homeless.

Zonta Birthing Kits – Galen’s Social Justice Group in conjunction with Wangaratta’s Zonta group, raised money for the supplies for 200 birthing kits in 2016 and packed them, as part of Zonta’s International Birthing Kit Program. These kits have significantly reduced the mother and child mortality rates in developing countries.

Diocesan Winter Sleepout – A small group of students participate in the Winter Sleepout for the Diocese early in Term 3. Students met up with others from the Diocese (including school students in Wodonga, Shepparton and Bendigo), at this event they listen to guest speakers, and experienced a cold night sleeping out in the elements.

Vinnie’s Winter Appeal – The whole school participates in raising awareness, money, donating blankets and non-perishables for the Vinnie’s Winter Appeal.

Young Vinnies Conference – we sent a contingency of Social Justice students to Melbourne to attend the Young Vinnie’s Conference. Students learn about homelessness and the issues surrounding this topic in the community. Students then bring their experiences back to Galen to create awareness within the local community.

Santa Teresa Immersion – 8 students and 3 staff members travel to Santa Teresa (Ltyentye Apurte) an Aboriginal Community 80kms east of Alice Springs. Students from Galen go on the invitation of the Marist Brothers, who run the Santa Teresa primary school, as well as skill-based programs for local youth (Year 10 & 11 students can apply).

Timor-Leste Immersion – 8 students and 3 staff members travel to Timor to immerse themselves in the Timorese culture and lifestyle by spending time living in the township of Baucau, Dili and Abafala. They have the chance to teach English in the schools, play with the Timorese students, visit the remote village of Abafala and experience life in Timor Leste (Year 10 & 11 students can apply).

Look out for information in the school bulletin. Access application forms via SIMON.

Vinnies Just Art – is an opportunity for budding young artists to produce work around a current social justice issue. In 2016 the theme was Asylum Seekers – Stories of Humanity. Keep a close look out for further information and theme for 2017.

See bulletin notices for events and fundraisers throughout the year.

THE ZONTA CLUB OF

WANGARATTA PRESENT

“YOUNG WOMEN’S CAREER BREAKFAST”

WHERE: THE GATEWAY QUALITY HOTEL

WHEN: THURSDAY 2nd MARCH 2017 Applications close Friday 26 February 2017

TIME: 7.30AM (return to school 9.30am)

COST: $5.00 per student Successful women will make short addresses/presentations about their career. Participants will also be introduced to women in their particular career interest area and who can answer questions and offer advice.

APPLICATION FORM NAME: ___________________________________ SCHOOL: ___________________________________ INTEREST AREA: Please choose from the list below, numbering your first 3 choices, 1,2,3. Next specify your particular career choice under each heading, e.g. under Health it may be Nursing. What is it you hope to gain from attending the breakfast? Please write on back of sheet any other information you wish us to consider. HEALTH AREAS (please specify)

ENGINEERING

EDUCATION

ART/DESIGN INC. ACTING

LOCAL GOVT/POLITICS RETAIL/BUSINESS OFFICE

TRADES __

ACCOUNTANCY/LAW

HOSPITALITY/TOURISM

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

AGRICULTURE

SPORT/RECREATION

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

SIGNATURE:_____________________________ DATE:_______________

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

April School Holiday Program

Volunteer Co-ordinator: Brooke Boede—0418 166 501 / bboede@umfc.com.au

Looking for something fun to do in the school holidays?

How about volunteering with Interchange to help provide fun and positive

experiences for kids with disability? Contact Interchange to find out more!

Out & About days are held four days each week in the school holidays. Groups (8-12) of school aged children enjoy activities with the support of staff and volunteers. Activities include visits to amusement centres, parks, swimming areas, libraries, museums and day trips to other towns.

Centre Based days are held two days each week in the school holidays. These groups are for pre-school aged children and children with additional support needs. The group en-joys a range of activities including sensory play, music and games. This is a great program to work with younger children.

Camps are held during the school holidays and can be from one over night stay to several nights away at camp. Activities are camp and community based.