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6WEEK

OF 11

Term 2

Gilson Gazette - 22 May 2020

"The Smile"

2020

Weekly Newsletter for Parents, Students and Friends of Gilson College

"The Smile"

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Contents

general newsRETURN TO SCHOOL ..................................................................4EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE UNWELL ...................6FEES REMINDER ........................................................................6

primary newsRETURNING BORROWED DEVICES ............................................6EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE UNWELL ...................7

seCondary newsEDUCATION ................................................................................7

photosYEAR 6 WELL-BEING ACTIVITIES .................................................9YEAR 5A 'PAINTING' - "THE SMILE" ..........................................10

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In early 1967, 20 year-old Susan Galvin moved from her small town into Seattle to take up work as a reference clerk for the Seattle Police Department. Just a few months later in July 1967 her life was cut short and while police at that time tried to solve this case and bring justice for the young lady, they were unsuccessful. For over 50 years the case was cold and there appeared to be no fairness

She had been seen with a clown at the nearby tourism and entertainment centre and although he was interviewed he was never charged due to a lack of evidence. Soon after he quit his job and moved interstate and while dozens of people were interviewed the case did not progress any further.

In 2002 her clothes which had been stored were analysed and DNA evidence confirmed one thing – the clown was not a match and he was finally cleared of the suspicion that had hung over him. The DNA was checked with records, that the police had and the closest match was with a man born in Kentucky in 1828 and a woman born in Missouri in 1837. Using the public records a family tree was built down and a suspect was identified. Regrettably he had already passed away, however last year (2019) the family gave permission and the body was exhumed and a DNA match was obtained. Almost 52 years after the event the Seattle police announced they had found the killer and at the same time it became the oldest case to be solved with genetic genealogy.

God records what we say (Matt 12: 36,37), the things we do (2 Cor 5:10) and He will respond to us according to our deeds (Romans 2:6). If that doesn’t sound good let me add that He knows the number of hairs on your head (Luke 12:7), knows when you have tears (Ps 56:8) and one day will wipe them all away (Rev 21:4). That is the picture of a loving God.

He is also the ultimate Judge and though we live in a world that is contaminated with evil, there is a book (just one book) that has the audacity to predict the future, and get it right – every time. For thousands of years those predictions have come true, and so for all who have suffered injustice and prejudice, experienced pain and grief, and faced heartache in their family, God has promised that one day soon He will judge it and fix it.

When Gwyneth Paltrow’s father died her then husband Chris Martin of Coldplay fame wrote that iconic song (I will try to) Fix You. Despite the rock ballad’s haunting melody and widespread popularity, most will recognise that a piece of music only brings momentary solace. However, there is One who has been described as giving a peace that passes all understanding and He can guard both your heart and your mind when things seem unfair (Philippians 4:5).

It’s worth a thought

Mark B Vodéll Principal

Editorial: The Judge

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general news

RETURN TO SCHOOLPUPIL FREE DAYSMonday 25th May • Pupil-free day for ALL

students: F-12Friday 5th June • Pupil-free day for ALL

students: F-12• 13th and 14th July (first

week of Term 3) Pupil-free day has been cancelled

ON-SITE CLASSESTuesday 26th May• Classes resume for

F, 1, 2 and Years 11 and 12

• Clarification: Year 10 VCAL students

"The Smile"

will attend classes on-site along with Year 11 and 12 VCAL students.

• Students required to be in full school uniform (as per usual timetable)

Tuesday 9th June• Classes resume for

Years 3-10 • Clarification: Year 10

VCE or VET students resume classes

• Students required to be in full school uniform (as per usual timetable)

ON-SITE SUPERVISION• Between 26th May

and 9th June

Verse of the Week“Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most

of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15,16

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• Supervision and remote learning for Years 3-10 in place for students whose parents are essential workers and who cannot work from home

• Students must wear correct school uniform (as per usual timetable)

SAFETYOur state Premier stated

that ‘schools are safe and the reason they are open is because they are safe.’ To further assist our community in remaining safe, Gilson College will continue to, or implement, the following:

• Parents to remain in cars at drop off and pick up times

• Multiple pick up points to avoid congestion of people

• Touchless temperature checks for on-campus students until advised

• Hand sanitisers, paper towels and

disinfectant will continue to be around the school and in classrooms

• High touch points will continue to be cleaned and sanitised every day

• Students are advised to bring waters bottles rather than using bubblers.

• To maintain social distancing parents will come into the school by appointment only or when invited to pick up work packs

• No extra-curricular sporting competitions will be permitted

• PE classes will operate normally

• Assemblies will not occur until further notice

• There will be no combined home room gatherings

• Chapels will be done via zoom from home rooms

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EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE UNWELL

To keep our students, staff and families safe, all families must adhere to the following expectations when sending students to school.

Students who have any signs of illness must not be sent to school. This includes high temperature, runny nose, sneezing, colds, coughs etc. If a student attends school with any illness, they will be sent immediately to sick bay where they will be sent home. Please help to keep our school open by adhering to these guidelines.

FEES REMINDERA reminder to all families

that fees are now overdue. If you have yet to settle this please do so as soon as

The VALUE for Week 7 of Term 2 will be:

Wisdom is the ability to think and act using knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight.

“Of all the pursuits open to men, the search for wisdom is most perfect, more sublime, more profitable, and more full of joy.” Thomas Aquinas

“Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15,16

wisdom

possible via phone or on site. Do contact our College Bursars for alternative arrangements.

primary news

RETURNING BORROWED DEVICES AND LEARNING RESOURCES

Upon return to face to face learning please ensure your child brings the following items back to school:

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iPad/Laptop and charger, as per the agreement any devices damaged or not returned will incur a repair or replacement fee charged and added to your school account. o These will be collected

outside the Primary Main Gates so that we can assess the condition of the device.

o Ensure you remove any personal photos and or passwords for accounts i.e google classroom, zoom, email etc.Learning materials that

were sent home including learning resources and student work books - ALL must be returned - due to the weight of these resources students should return them all within the first 3 days.

EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE UNWELL

To keep our students, staff and families safe, all families must adhere to the following expectations when sending students to school.

Students who have any signs of illness must not be sent to school. This

includes high temperature, runny nose, sneezing, colds, coughs etc. If a student attends school with any illness, they will be sent immediately to sick bay where they will be sent home. Please help to keep our school open by adhering to these guidelines.

secondary news

EDUCATION• All SACs conducted on

campus from 25th of May onwards

• No excursions and camps until further notice (VET/VCAL exempt)

Formal exams cancelled:Years 8 - 10• Timed topic tests

replace formal exam • Tests completed

online• Experience of formal

exam conditions reserved for end of semester 2

VCE Unit 1/2• VCE Units 1/2 will not

be completing exams

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in semester 1• Most subjects will

run an examination in semester 2 that will cover content of both Units 1 and 2 (this also serves to replicate the VCAA Examination conditions for Year 12 as the testing assesses content for both semesters)

• An extended examination period will be implemented in semester 2 so students are not unduly stressed with longer exams and additional content

VCE Unit 3/4• Originally Unit 3 did

not have a scheduled examination period for Semester 1 and students would have completed trial examinations during class time

• For Unit 3 subjects in 2020 VCE teachers will offer a variety of options to give students opportunity of evaluating their preparedness

for VCAA exams, including:

• Completing trial examinations in class at the start of term 3

• Posting examinations for students to complete at home (parent supervision required)

• Completing online examinations

• Utilising a series of compressed and timed assessment tasks

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YEAR 6 WELL-BEING ACTIVITIES

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YEAR 5A 'PAINTING' - "THE SMILE"

Zoom Ground RulesNo chat while teacher

is talkingZoom from kitchen

or living roomBe on time

Mute yourself Turn on video Be prepared

Adult needs to bepresent

Raise your hand to talk Be respectful

Lucky Little Learners

Google Meet Ground RulesNo chat while teacher

is talkingZoom from kitchen

or living roomBe on time

Mute yourself Turn on video Be prepared

Adult needs to bepresent

Raise your hand to talk Be respectful

Lucky Little Learners

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GGiillssoonn CCoolllleeggee Canteen Menu - TERM 2 & 3 2020

GF – gluten free, TN – may contain traces of nuts, EP – contains egg product, D – Dairy. Please note that Salad boxes are gluten free

Order Price Walk up Price

TN, D Arancini Balls – Mushroom, Spinach & Cheese 1.00 TN, GF Brown Rice with Vegetables - includes Tamari & Sesame Oil L 4.00

S 3.00

TN, EP, D Burger - Vegie Patty with Salad & Cheese on a Bun 5.00 TN Buttered Roll (Wholemeal 10cents extra) 1.50 TN, D Calzone – Mozzarella & Tomato (Monday & Thursday Only) 5.00 TN, D Cannelloni – Spinach & Ricotta (Thursday & Friday Only) 4.50 TN, D Cheese Roll (Wholemeal 10cents extra) 2.50 TN, D Cheese & Tomato Roll (Wholemeal 10 cents extra) 3.00 TN, EP, D Chicken Schnitzel Style Roll with Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato 4.50 TN, D Crackers, Vegie Sticks and Cheese 4.00 EP, D, TN Egg, Cheese & Lettuce roll (Wholemeal 10cents extra) 4.00 EP, TN. D Egg, Cheese & Salad roll (Wholemeal 10cents extra) 4.50 TN, EP Hot Dog & Sauce 3.50 4.00 TN, EP, D Hotdog with Shredded Tasty Cheese 4.00 4.50 TN, D Jacket Potato – Garlic Butter, Cheese, Corn, Coleslaw & Sour cream (Friday

Only) 5.00

TN, D Lasagne Vegetables (Gluten Free Lasagne Available $3.80) 3.50 3.80 TN, D Macaroni and Cheese 3.50 3.80 TN, EP, D Pastizzi – Spinach & Ricotta 1.00 TN, D Pide – Haloumi & Spinach 3.00 TN, EP, D Pizza –Margherita or Vegetarian- Round (Thursday & Friday Only) 4.00 4.50 GF Salad Box - Lettuce, Tabouleh, Carrots, Cucumber, Tomato & Beetroot 4.00 GF, EP Salad Box with Egg- * .50c additional for hummus 4.50 GF TN Salad Box with Falafel Balls & Hummus 5.50 TN, D Salad Roll - Includes Cheese 4.00 TN, EP, D Spinach & Ricotta Roll – Whole / ½ Spinach & Ricotta Roll 4.00/2.50 4.50 TN, EP, D Shepherd’s Pie – mushrooms, green peas, carrots & lentils (Wednesday

Only)

TN Thai Red Curry – Potato, Cauliflower, Zucchini, Capsicum & Coconut Milk (Tuesday Only)

5.00

TN, EP D Turkish Bread with French Onion or Hummus Dips 3.50 4.00 TN, EP, D Tuscan Pasta (Thursday Only) 5.00 TN, EP Vegie Roll – Whole / ½ Veg. Roll 4.00/2.50 4.50 TN Vegie Sticks, Hummus & Pitta Crisp 4.00 DRINKS 350ml Up & Go - Chocolate, Strawberry & Vanilla 3.30 250ml Up & Go - Chocolate, Banana, Strawberry &Vanilla 2.80 250ml Berrie Juice (Apple, Apple & Blackcurrant & Orange) 2.30 200ml Just juice (Apple & Blackcurrant, Apple, Orange &

Paradise Punch) 1.80

600ml Mineral water 2.50 SNACKS TN, D Crackers & Cheese 1.50 TN, D Yoghurt with Muesli or Berries 2.80

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Seasonal Fresh Fruit Bag 2.00 D (cheese) Bag of mixed veg (*with cheese $2.50) 2.00 MISCELLANEOUS Banana Bread 2.00 Sesame Crisp 1.00 Popcorn 1.80 Vegie Chips 50g / Grain Waves 40g 2.50 Snaps- Light & Tangy Salsa, or Barbeque 25g 2.30

LUNCH BAG EXAMPLE

Name: John Brown Class: Prep S Order: Salad Roll $4.00 Bag of Fruit $2.00 Apple Juice 200ml $1.80 Total $7.80 Money Enclosed $7.80 Bags need to be large enough to accommodate items. If no lunch bag is supplied, a charge of 10 cents will apply. For canteen safety, please Do Not use STAPLES on bags. Please note: Lunch orders with insufficient funds will be supplied items to the value of total enclosed. If no money is included in the order, a vegemite/buttered roll will be supplied and a bill sent home to Parent/Guardian. Ensure that the money is properly placed inside the lunch order bag to prevent any possible loss. PRICES AND MENU ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE EVERY TERM DEPENDING ON THE COST OF THE SUPPLIER.

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Provided as a part of our school’s Parenting Ideas membership parentingideas.com.au

INSIGHTS

Charting a new course for kids post COVID-19

While we’ve been denied access during the COVID-19 pandemic to activities such as playing group sport, spending time in a caféor meeting with friends, there’s been plenty of upside too.

Discussions with friends reveal that family life has been a big beneficiary from the physical distancing measures. Comments suchas “It’s so good to slow down,” “I cherish the time I’m spending with my children,” and “I’m discovering the joy of having realconversations with my teenager” point to the positive side of getting o� the family roundabout many of us have been on.

Though the restrictions placed on society are of course challenging, the imposed period of social isolation has provided anopportunity for parents to forge new habits that have potential to bring more joy and less stress to their children’s lives once thethreat has subsided. Here are some ideas to consider while charting a new course for kids post COVID-19.

Significant personal hobbies

Our previous reliance on organised, adult-initiated activity to keep kids busy came at the expense of child-initiated hobbies andinterests. The rise of personal digital entertainment and communication technology in recent years has also contributed to thedemise of hands-on hobbies such as collecting, cra�s and music.

The Scandinavians have long valued the positive impact of hobbies on a person’s wellbeing and quality of life. In turn theyencourage (and in Sweden’s case heavily subsidise) the uptake of hobbies and personal interests from a very young age.

Personal learning centres

Experts agree that the future of work will be characterised by constant change, requiring workers to continually learn and upskillif they are to adapt. Our children will need to see themselves as continuous learners if they are to succeed in this uncertainfuture.

The home is a great place to plant this concept in young minds and there’s no better way to do this than establishing their ownpersonal learning centre. Start small with a bean bag, a small book shelf and build from there. It’s the idea rather than thephysical setting where the learning significance lays.

Mental health practices

This period in isolation has o�ered an opportunity to embed good mental health practices in children and young people. Threekey health practices to continue include healthy eating, plenty of exercise and good sleep patterns. Add regular mindfulnesspractice, deep breathing and the opportunity to spend plenty of time in nature and you’ll be establishing a strong mental healthand wellbeing framework for life.

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Mix of alone and group activities

Life in social isolation has meant family members have had to compromise. Extroverts who love to be surrounded by peoplehave had to give parents and siblings the space they need. Introverts who prefer their own company have been sharing theirtime, space and company with other family members. Post COVID-19, consider encouraging kids to experience a mixture ofalone time, allowing for personal reflection and family time, which promotes family connection. Both are essential for healthywellbeing.

Deep eldership connection

Increased one-on-one time between parents and kids has been a positive side e�ect of life in social isolation. The opportunity forparents to connect with children and young people with greater depth and meaning is a return to eldership, practised by pastgenerations. Eldership, where parents shared their wisdom and their vulnerabilities with young people, when combined withhealthy rites of passage is a time-honoured way of preparing young people for adulthood.

This period of social isolation has provided a rare opportunity for parents to renew and refresh their children’s lifestyles, and insome circumstances, reboot family lives as well. It would be a waste to climb back on the busy roundabout of life once theCOVID-19 pandemic has subsided, without making some positive changes to the way we live.

Michael GroseMichael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s anaward-winning speaker and the author of 12 books for parents including Spoonfed Generation, andthe bestselling Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It. Michael is a formerteacher with 15 years experience, and has 30 years experience in parenting education. He also holds aMaster of Educational Studies from Monash University specialising in parenting education.

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SECONDARY CALENDARTERM 2 2020

Week 07

m 25th MAYPupil Free Day

m 26th MAYClasses resume for Years 11 & 12

Week 08

m 5th JUNEPupil Free Day

Week 09

m 9th JUNEClasses resume for Years 7-10

CALENDAR 2020

"The Smile"

PRIMARY CALENDARTERM 2 2020

Week 07

m 25th MayPupil Free Day

m 26th MayFoundation to Year 2 Students return to school

Week 08

m 5th JunePupil Free Day (Report Writing)

Week 09

m 8th JunePublic Holiday

m 9th JuneYear 3 to Year 6 students return back to school

Week 10

m 19th JuneReports Available on SEQTA

Week 11

m 23rd to 24th JuneParent Teacher Interviews Via Zoom

m 26th JuneLast Day of Term 2