Sacred Heart College

Semper Fidelis

Issue 4, Term 1 2019

PO Box 286

Yarrawonga Vic 3730

Telephone: 03 57421 300

Email: info@shcy.vic.edu.au

Web: www.shcy.vic.edu.au

Sacred Heart College Yarrawonga Semper Fidelis Edition 10 August 7th 2019

We acknowledge and pay respect to the peoples of the Yorta Yorta Nation, including the eight clan groups , as the traditional and ongoing custodians of the land on which we gather today and we recognise that it continues to be sacred to them. We Hail them:As guardians of the earth and of all things that grow and breed in the soil;As trustees of the waters – the seas, the streams and rivers, the ponds and the lakes and the rich variety of life in those waters.Commitment to Child SafetySacred Heart College Yarrawonga is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students at the College. As a Catholic school, we are entrusted with the holistic education of the child, in partnership with parents, guardians and caregivers who are the primary educators of their children. Sacred Heart College will implement the ChildSafe Standards to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students at the College and promote an organisational culture that manages the risk of child abuse and neglect.Child Safe StandardsAll schools in Australia are mandated to comply with the eight Child Safe Standards.The standards are in place to keep your children safe. In order for us at Sacred Heart College to comply, it is imperative that we know who is on site between 8.30am and 3:30pm, the reason for their visit and how long they will be on site for. As such, any visitor to our school (including parents, volunteers and trades people), must enter via the front Administration Office and cannot simply enter any of the learning areas before doing so. Please do not be offended if a staff member asks you the reason for your visit or if you have signed in. This is for the safety of all children. If you have any queries, please feel free to contact the College.

Reflection“God freely created us so that we might know, love, and serve him in this life and be happy with him forever. God’s pur-pose in creating us is to draw forth from us a response of love and service here on earth, so that we may attain our goal of everlasting happiness with him in heaven. All the things in this world are gifts of God, created for us, to be the means by which we can come to know him better, love him more surely, and serve him more faithfully. As a result, we ought to appreciate and use these gifts of God insofar as they help us toward our goal of loving service and union with God. But insofar as any created things hinder our progress toward our goal, we ought to let them go.”St. Ignatius of Loyola Principal’s ReportTerm Three is well underway and is a busy term for our students. Our focus for learning and teaching at Sacred Heart College is on GROWTH. We want our students to move out of their comfort zone and challenge themselves to achieve new goals. One strategy we use to help make learning goals more explicit are mastery rubrics which identify and explain observable knowledge and skills that students are demonstrating at each different curriculum level. Therefore, our assessment of where students are in terms of curriculum levels is based on data and evidence of student learning. In my experience, it is exciting to witness students attain a goal they have been working towards. Whether it be approaching a Year 12 assessment with confidence because they studied effectively (see tips on this below) or a Year 8 successfully using persuasive techniques in their speech (in an effort to convince their classmates that their point of view on a topic is correct). I encourage you to speak to your child/children about the learning goals they have set themselves over the next couple of weeks and strategies they are planning to use to help them achieve their goal.

It is a very important time in the Year for our 12 students who are completing their final term of coursework and making preparations for the final exams next term. In light of this on Wednesday the 26th of July, Craig Simpson, Senior Educa-tion Officer at the Catholic Education Office presented a workshop on study skills to our students in Year 10, 11 and 12. His three key study skill messages were building active recall (speak it, write it, draw it, act it out), spacing out learning sessions and using a range of strategies and tools for retrieving information. Although the session was targeted to our senior students his message is just as relevant for our students in Year Seven to Nine.

Another important tip he provided to students was with regard to organising their study time. A strategy that has shown to be effective is scheduling a 25 minute focussed study sessions followed by a 5 minute break. A student may complete 4 rounds of this and at the conclusion take a longer 15 minute break (and some students may be able to do another round of 4.) Or each 25 minute study session may be spaced out over the course of the day to accommodate other activities such as part-time work and exercise. Switching the subject/topic being covered in each 25 minute burst was also another helpful hint to help increase intensity levels.

In addition, students learnt about different strategies to revise and test their knowledge so they mix up their practice and challenge their memory. The handout he provided to students on the day has been included in this newsletter which provides a useful overview of the key points Craig made.

Shortly, students in Year 9, 10 and 11 will begin their subject selection process for 2020 and undertake career and

course counselling to assist with their decision making. On August 22nd we have our Career Expo Day and Subject Selection Information Evening which will commence this process.

As a Catholic College all members of our community are called to use their gifts in service of others. Our College Mercy value this year is hospitality. That is creating a sense of belonging so that others feel welcome and included. The value of hospitality is tangible at our school in many of our daily interactions, whether it be a smile, sharing knowledge and resources or taking the time to have a conversation where we learn a little about each other. It is also evident in more tangible ways such as the Friday Morning Breakfast Club lead by our Faith and Ministry Team providing much welcomed nourishment.Fleur LinehanActing Principal

Chess ReportOn Wednesday we took a team of 11students to Wodonga to compete in an Interschool Chess competition. The team played really well and had some very tough opponents. We finished third overall with several players in the top ten. Isaac Andrews finished 6th overall and Micheal Hughes 10th. Well done to everyone who participated.

Careers NewsCareers Market and Subject Information Day 22nd AugustOn the 22nd of August, we will be holding a Careers Market and Subject Information Day. More details to follow. Careers WebsiteThe Sacred Heart College Careers Website is available to parents as well as students to research careers and courses. It also contains the Weekly Careers Newsletter which is updated each week. The Weekly Careers Newsletter contains details for Open Days, courses and upcoming events and can be found on the Careers Web page here:

https://careers.shcy.vic.edu.au/

Sports ReportLast week we had the Senior Boys Basketball play at the Hume Region Finals In Shepparton. The boys played very well winning a game and just being edged out by the overall teams and coming in 3rd place which is a top effort. This week our Senior and Year 8 girls will try their luck at the Hume Region Netball Finals on Thursday and the Intermediate Boys in the same competition Friday. Thursday will also see our Trap Shooting team head to Echuca for the Clay Target Shooting Finals.

Results will be published in our next newsletter.

VCAL Students on Work Placement

Key DatesThursday 8th August School Shooting Echuca

Hume Intermediate & Senior Netball WangarattaFriday 9th Auguste Hume Boys Netball WangarattaTuesday 13th August School Board Meeting Thursday 22nd August Career’s Market Day

Senior Subject Selections Monday 26th August School GolfWedensday 28th August to Friday 30th August

Year 10 Snow Camp

Friday 30th August BCE Physics ExcursionTuesday 3rd September O & M AthleticsWednesday 4th September Parent, Teacher, Student InterviewsWednesday 11th September Junior Council meeting Tuesday 17th September O & M Junior Sports DayThursday 19th September O & M Intermediate Sports DayFriday 20th September End of Term 3

Sacred Heart College Yarrawonga Ph: 03 57421300

email: info@shcy.vic.edu.au

Year 9 Camp Report By 9AOn Sunday 21st June we all met at school at 3.30am and caught a bus to Tullamarine Airport. We all managed to get on the plane safely and landed in Darwin at about 1.30 and walked out of the airport to 32 degree heat and sunshine. We met our bus driver Damien and headed out to our first stop, Cooinda in Kakadu where we had a grassy campsite and space to kick the footy.

On day two, our first full day in the Northern Territory, we travelled to Nourlangie Rock where we were accompanied by a ranger named Luke while walking around the Rock. He taught us the great history of the land and gave us an insight into life around the area, including some of the Indigenous history and stories. We had lunch and then moved on to Ubirr Rock and the East Alligator River. We split into two groups to do this. Ubirr Rock consisted of many Aboriginal paintings (up to 5000 years old!) and a beautiful view of the surrounding land. The East Alligator River was the border of Kakadu and Arnhem Land and it had lots of crocodiles in it. Robbie, our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us heaps of information about the Indigenous’ hunting, gathering and rituals. One of these rituals was when a loved one died, they would let the body decay and then collect the bones.

On our third day, we walked down from our campsite to the water where we met Harley. Harley was our boat driver, who took all of us through sections of the gorge until we reached the collection of canoes waiting for us. In pairs, we paddled our canoes up the gorge. The four-hour paddle was quite serene, with towering rock walls either side. The water was so clear, that when we compared plastic water bottles of tap and gorge water, there was no colour difference. Paddling along the gorge we saw a range of wildlife such as snakes, crocodiles and turtles. By the end of the four hour paddle, everyone one was just about ready for bed.

On our fourth day, we arrived at the gates of Tindal Airbase where two Air Force blokes Brad and Jacob joined us on the bus to guide us around the base the stop was at the dog training centre. They showed us the dog kennels and put on a bite suit and one of the dogs attacked him. We then went to see the rescue chopper which was pretty cool after that we went to the on-ground sections where we got to play with some guns and jump in an army wagon. We then thanked the to Air Force officers then left the base. After the airbase, we went to Edith falls. It was a bit of a hike but it was definitely worth it. There was a big area to swim in and mountains of rocks that we all had fun climbing. Where the rocks ended, there was an awesome view that we all enjoyed at the end while Ms Macrae read us the Lorax.

On our fifth day of our Northern Territory Camp, we travelled to Litchfield and where we went to the two waterfalls, Florence and Wangi. Florence fall was a big open area, the water was clear but cold be most of the water was covered by trees, the water was filled with rock banks and blackfish that mostly swam in the shallow water. Wangi Waterfalls had a large rock pool in the wall that we had to go up along the wall and then step into. The rock pool was warm and extremely deep for a rockpool. The greenery surrounding the waterfall making it look so much more vibrant.

On Friday we started our day by travelling from Litchfield to Darwin and went straight to The Royal Flying Doctor Service. There we learnt how the Royal Flying Doctor Service started and how it got its name. We also watched and learnt about the bombing of Darwin. From there we went to the caravan park and set up camp. After that we went to the Darwin show and were there for about an hour and a half. From there we travelled to Cullen Bay. To celebrate our last night in Darwin we played on the beach, had fish and chips for dinner and watched the beautiful sunset and of course took many photos.

On our last day, straight away in the morning, we got up and ready. We sat up for breakfast which we soon realized was PAN-CAKES! The “best thing in the whole world”. After breakfast, we finished packing up and soon enough we were on the road again listening to good 90s music. We arrived in Darin and jumped off the bus and headed to the Military Museum where we learnt about the Darwin bombing and the victims’ stories. We got to have a look around to where we saw tanks, guns and tones of war equipment which was very cool. The museum was very interesting and had a lot to tell and teach us. At around noon, we headed to the airport to board the plane headed for Melbourne. But first. We needed to have our lunch, which we had there as is was everyone for themselves especially with the massage chairs. Until soon enough we bordered the plane. The plane ride was quite enjoyable with good service and had our own TV with a variety of movies, tv shows and games. Just before we were about to land you could barely see the ground as the clouds were so thick and colourful like a big cotton ball spreading across the sky, until we had finally landed. We soon got on the bus and had a long ride home as everyone was so tired and tried to go to sleep but some didn’t agree with and did everything they could to stay up. When we finally arrived in Yarrawonga the sky was pitch black and everyone was keen to go home and sleep in their own, comfortable beds.All in all, it was a wonderful trip. Thanks to the staff and students who made it such a success.

What is Asthma?Asthma is a common disease of the airways – the structures through which air passes when moving from your mouth and nose right down to the smallest structures in your lungs. About one in nine to ten Australians have asthma. It is often associated with other allergic conditions like hay fever and eczema.Asthma causes the muscles in the airways to tighten and the lining of the airway becomes swollen and inflamed, producing sticky mucous. These changes cause the airways to become narrow, making it difficult to breathe. Asthma can be triggered by a range of factors such as pollen, house dust mites, cigarette smoke, exercise or associated with a cold.Asthma cannot be cured, but with good management, people with asthma can lead normal, active lives. A range of programs and services are available to support people with asthma.If your child has asthma, please advise the College and provide an Asthma Management Plan from your doctor. Plans will be loaded onto your child’s PAM Medical Profile. Parents are also asked to update Management Plans on an annual basis, which is the recommedations for Anaphylaxis, Asthma and any condition that may require management at school. Students who have asthma are to supply their own puffer and must carry it with them at all times when at school. The College has ventolin in every first aid kit and in Sickbay, but it is strongly recommended that students with asthma carry their own puffer with them at all times due to safety and logistics.For further information regarding asthma, please visit the Asthma Australia website at:www.asthmaaustralia.org.au

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For more information about asthmacontact the 1800 ASTHMA Helpline(1800 278 462) or visitwww.asthmaaustralia.org.au

1 IN 9 AUSTRALIANS ARE AFFECTED BY ASTHMA- 2.7 MILLION PEOPLE

11.2 % of Australians have asthma

• 0–14 yearsBoys were 1.7 times as likelyas girls of the same age to beadmitted to hospital for asthma

• 15 years and overFemales were 2.4 times aslikely as males to be admittedto hospital for asthma

In 2015-16, 39,448 Australians hospitalised2

Hospitalisations

• 0–14 years: �7%• 15 years and over: 21%

Asthma Action Plans4 28% of people with asthmahave an Asthma Action Plan

168 NSW111 VIC76 QLD42 SA

�0 WATotal of 19 deaths for NT, ACT and Tasmania

Total Deaths (Persons) State/Territory3

• People living in remote areas• People living in areas of lower

socio-economic status• Indigenous Australians

Asthma Mortality 441 Australians died from asthma in 2017: • 141 males • 300 females3

Mortality rates are higher for:

People with asthma are less likely to report excellent health, and more likely to report fair or poor health, than people without the condition.

Quality of Life

10.7% NSW 11.4% VIC 11.9% QLD 1�.0% SA

9.6% WA 12.8% TAS

Persons (%)State/Territory1

Indigenous Australiansare nearly twice as likely (1.9 x) to report having asthma compared with non-Indigenous Australians.2

12.1% ACT 7.4% NT

• Half (51%)of the hospitalisations forasthma in Australia werefor children aged 0–14

Homework Club Homework Club runs straight after school each week from 3.15pm to 5.00pm in the Library.Students will need to sign in as they enter the Library and sign out with the time when they leave. Students do not have to stay for the whole time.Homework Club is the opportunity for students to develop good homework and study routines with the support of a teacher if need. It is a place for you to complete work, not to socialize. So, please respect everyone who is using the workspace. Students are welcome to bring snacks, but must leave no trace. Thank you.Second Hand UniformsThe College is looking for donations of good quality, second hand uniforms. Any size!Dresses, jumpers, jackets, shorts, polo shirts, senior uniforms, skirts and PE uniforms. If you have any of these and would like to donate, please drop them off at either office. All donations would be very much appreciated.Lost and Found Property BoxThe College Lost and Found Property Box is over flowing with items of clothing.Amongst these items are numerous school jumpers, winter jackets t-shirts and hats. Parents are reminded that students need to have their names on all items of clothing, including hats. It is College policy that hats are to be worn during Term 1 and Term 4. If students do not have a hat, they are required to sit on the verandah.The College does not loan hats to students who do not have one. Hats can be purchased from Judd’s Menswear, Belmore Street Yarrawonga.The Lost and Found Property Box is located on the Wexford Campus in the main corridor. Parents are encouraged to have a look through before the end of each term. Unclaimed items of clothing will be donated to St Vincents.Bus Travelers All students who catch the bus to or from school must enter and leave the College through the Murphy Street gates. When being dropped off, students must walk through to the Wexford Quad and use the exit gate and crossing in Witt Street. Bus travelers are not to walk down Murphy Street and cross at the Church at any time. Bike riders and parent drop off/pick up Coghill Street is the designated area for parents to drop off of pick up their child. All bike riders and students being collected or dropped off by parents/guardians must use and leave through the Coghill Street gate. Wexford Campus All students walking to or from the Wexford Campus must enter and leave via the walkway onto Witt Street between the Science Lab and Staff Room. Under no circumstances must you enter or leave through the front door at reception unless you are being dropped off late or picked up early from school. Kennedy Campus All students walking to and from Kennedy Campus must enter and leave through the double gates in Coghill Street near the MPB or through the Witt Street gates near the school crossing. All students please use the school crossing in Witt Street when moving between the Wexford and Kennedy campuses.Medication Administration at School In order to adhere to WorkSafe laws, the College is not able administer over-the-counter medication that has not been authorised by a medical practitioner. This includes, but is not limited to, Panadol and other analgesics, cough mixtures, motion sickness medication and homoeopathic remedies/medications. For school staff to administer prescription medications, a parent or legal guardian must fill out a written request form provided by the College. The medication must be in the original container labelled by a pharmacist or doctor showing the name of the drug, the ‘use by’ date, the name of the child’s medical practitioner and the child, the dosage and the frequency of administration.If you have any further questions regarding this, please refer to the College website or contact the College.When My Child Becomes Unwell At SchoolParents are advised that unwell students are required to go via the office if they need to be collected from school due to illness. When a student is unwell they need to go to the office and the office personal will contact the parents or guardians to come and collect them. Under no circumstances are students to contact parents using their mobile phones or via email whilst at school.Visitors to the College Visitors to the College are advised that they must sign in at either office before entering the school grounds. Under no circumstances are visitors allowed on the premises without signing in. Your cooperation regarding this is appreciated. Identification may be asked for. AbsenteesParents and guardians are required to notify the College of any student absentees either by contacting the College on (03) 5742 1300 or emailing info@shcy.vic.edu.au before 9:00am if practical. Late to School or Leaving EarlyIf you arrive late to school, please go to the Office to have your name marked on the roll. This ensures that parents are not notified of your absence via an sms. If students are leaving school early, please send in a note advising the time your child will leave or is being picked up by contacting the College in advance, if convenient. This way, we are able to have your child waiting in the Office. Students are to bring notes to the Office at the start of each day so that rolls can be marked and notes recorded.