SACRED HEART GIRLS’ COLLEGE NEWSLETTER

16 February, No. 335

PRAYER FOR ASH WEDNESDAY

Jesus invites us to walk with him during Lent,

Meeting and being present with the humble and poor.

Let us walk his way with joy.

Jesus beckons us to a way of risk,

Letting go of our security.

Let us walk his way with joy.

Jesus challenges us to listen to the voices

Of those who have nothing to lose.

Let us walk his way with joy.

Jesus points us to a way of self-giving,

Where power and status are overturned.

Let us walk his way with joy.

Jesus calls us to follow the way of the cross,

Where despair is transformed by the promise of a new life.

Let us walk his way with joy.

 

 

 

TERM DATES FOR 2018

TERM 1: Friday, 2 February – Thursday, 29 March

TERM 3: Tuesday, 17 July – Friday, 21 September

TERM 2: Monday, 16 April – Friday, 29 June

TERM 4: Monday, 8 October – Thursday, 6 December

THE FORTNIGHT AHEAD

Monday, 19 February Year 8 Challenge Camp

Monday, 26 February Lake Mungo Staff Immersion Year 7 Discovery Camps Year 12 Geography Fieldwork

Tuesday, 20 February Year 8 Challenge Camp

Tuesday, 27 February Lake Mungo Staff Immersion Year 7 Discovery Camps Percussion Master Class

Wednesday, 21 February Year 8 Challenge Camp Year 12 OES Camp Caritas Just Leadership Day

Wednesday, 28 February Lake Mungo Staff Immersion Year 7 Discovery Camps Debating Training

Thursday, 22 February Year 8 Challenge Camp

Thursday, 1 March Lake Mungo Staff Immersion Year 7 Discovery Camps Year 12 Top Class: Dance

Friday, 23 February Year 8 Challenge Camp Friday, 2 March

Lake Mungo Staff Immersion Year 7 Discovery Camps Year 10 Geography Fieldtrip

FROM THE PRINCIPAL Welcome to the 2018 school year. What a wonderful beginning it has been over the past two weeks. We have warmly welcomed 174 new Year 7 students and 21 new students in Years 8-12 and their families. Parents and guardians have joined us for three information evenings with a highlight being Dr Michael Carr-Gregg addressing our Years 10-12 students and their families on supporting students through the VCE. The Opening of the School Year Eucharist and the blessing and commissioning of our 2018 Student Leaders held last Friday, prayerfully set the scene for the year ahead. The High Achievers’ from the Class of 2017 along with their families, joined with the student community to celebrate the wonderful results of our students in VCE in 2017 at a full school assembly last Tuesday. The community spirit of the College was very evident at the House Swimming Carnival at Oakleigh Pool on Thursday with students and staff joining in the excitement of the day. School photographs, taken last week, provide us with an excellent record of enrolments for 2018. Project Compassion fundraising, with the cooking of pancakes on Shrove Tuesday and the distribution of the ashes at services on Ash Wednesday, provided a gateway into Lent. To finish off an exciting two weeks, the Year 12 Formal at Southern Golf Club in Keysborough was held on Friday. What a beginning it has been! Another wonderful year of excellent learning and exciting co-curricular opportunities is once again unfolding as we begin our journey through 2018.

2018 First Day – Year 12 Big Sisters with their Year 7 Little Sisters and very happy parents

The College Community welcomes the following members of staff who join us this year:

Ms Marnie Miller Learning Support

Co-ordinator

Mr Francis (Frank) Cormick

RE/English/ Year 9 Level Leader

Mr Marcus DeslerCommerce

Ms Laura Iudica English

Ms Tasia FaySport Administrator

We welcome back from leave Melissa Hann (Instrumental Music), Dominique Wiegand (Geography) and Rebecca Fyfield (Religious Education/History).

The College Leadership Team for 2018:

Mr Christopher Dalton Principal

Ms Jenny BiltonFirst Assistant

Human Resources and Staff

Ms Carmel FeeneyDeputy Principal – Student Wellbeing

Student Safety Officer

Ms Fiona HyslopDeputy Principal -

Learning and Teaching

Mr Brian McCannDirector of

College Organisation

Mr Brendan O’LoghlenBusiness Manager

Ms Emma YoungTeacher

The following members of staff take on the leadership of the areas identified: LEARNING LEADERS

Mr Peter Minack Arts

Mrs Chrisa Damiris

Information Technology

Mrs Rosalind McMorrow

English

Ms Vicki PobjoyHealth Sciences

Ms Emma Young

Humanities

Ms Margaret Buratto

Languages

Ms Mary Compton

Library

Mrs Jennie McKinnon

Mathematics

Mr CameronMcGrath Outdoor

Education

Ms Julia StokesOutdoor

Education (Acting Term 1)

Mr Peter Stewart Religious Education

Dr Peter McClive Science

YEAR LEVEL LEADERS

Mrs Anne Noonan Year 7

Mrs Kate de Lacy

Year 8

Mr Frank Cormick Year 9

Mrs Nicole Unwin Year 10

Ms Shivanee Shan

Year 11

Ms Caroline Duckett Year 12

CO-ORDINATORS

Mrs Alison Robinson eLearning

Ms Michal Bloch VCE

Ms Marnie MillerLearning Support

Mrs Margaret Connolly

Careers/VET

Mrs Elizabeth Matheson

Literacy

Ms Jennie McKinnon Numeracy

Ms Emily Maguire Transition

Ms Nancy CaloMusic

Miss Fiona McGrath Performance

Mrs Nicole UnwinStudent Leadership

and House MISSION AND MINISTRY TEAM

Sr Madeleine Barlow RNDM

Formator

Ms Tracey Clarke

Liturgy and Retreats

Mrs Angelino Peluso

Liturgy and Retreats

Ms Leigh Shelley

Social Justice

Ms Caroline Duckett RNDM

Mr Peter Stewart

RE Learning Leader

Congratulations to our graduating class of 2017. Once again the College is proud of the achievements of all members of the Class of 2017. The College Dux for 2017 was Cheyenne Thoeun with an ATAR score 99.60. Congratulations to Cheyenne and Jordyn Quigg-Chamourn who achieved perfect scores of 50. Cheyenne in Business Management and Legal Studies and Jordyn in Business Management and Health and Human Development.

Every blessing for the year ahead. Christopher Dalton Principal “The Lord is present in our lives, showing us all His love and encouraging us to respond with generosity.” Pope Francis @Pontifex 10 February 2017

Cheyenne Thoeun

Jordyn Quigg-Chamoun

FROM THE MISSION AND MINISTRY TEAM ACYF 2017 On Thursday, 7 December, whilst most Sacred Heart students were enjoying a luxurious holiday sleep-in, a group of excited Years 10-12 students met at Melbourne airport to travel to the Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Sydney. ACYF aims to provide young people with the opportunity to deepen their relationship with Jesus, to experience the vitality of the Church and to feel empowered to be instruments of change in our society. With over 15,000 young Catholics from across Australia, the students participated in a range of activities such as workshops, lectures and concerts - all of which drew inspiration from Pope Francis’ message for young people to ‘take the path of the “craziness” of our God, who teaches us to encounter him in the hungry, the thirsty, the naked, the sick, the friend in trouble, the prisoner, the refugee and the migrant, and our neighbours who feel abandoned.’ The following reflections highlight some of our students’ key experiences: “From the Festival I gained a strong understanding of the Catholic traditions… The plenaries were exciting, they were like a massive concert. The plenary involved vibrant music, inspirational talks from Sister Hilda, bishops, and other people such as Orange Sky who are trying to make a difference.” Milla Sievers (Year 12) “The Australian Catholic Youth Festival was truly an amazing and life changing experience as it was so motivating to see thousands of young people all in the same place to praise and worship God and to strengthen their faith.” Lisa Vu (Year 11) “Attending the Australian Catholic Youth Festival was truly an eye opening experience that I will never forget. Our days were packed with phenomenal speakers and singers who talked about a range of topics from conflict in our world and poverty on our streets to figuring out our life purpose and the role God plays in it.” Johanna Flores (Year 12) “ACYF was an amazing experience that was not only just fun and exciting, but gave us advice and the time to reflect on how to connect with God and our spirituality and how to better ourselves as individuals.” Julie Tran (Year 11) ACYF 2017 participants: Alana Hanney (College Captain 2017), Catherine Dinh, Elva Farrelia, Johanna Flores, Monique Lalande, Alyssa Peralta, Abi Rayen, Clare Rodricks, Milla Sievers, Julie Tran, Lisa Vu, Mrs Peluso and Ms Clarke.

FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - WELLBEING It was wonderful to see the school fill with the buzz of students returning to school. A warm welcome to students and their families who are new to the Sacred Heart community. Outdoor Learning Program There will be great excitement amongst the Years 7 and 8 students as they prepare for their Outdoor Learning program in Camp Jungai and Mornington Peninsula respectively. For Year 7 students, it is an important aspect of transition to secondary school. For all students, the outdoor learning program provides our students with fantastic opportunities to get to know each other better, to participate in enjoyable and challenging outdoor activities and develop skills and understandings beyond the classroom and school. Whenever students reflect upon their time at Sacred Heart, the outdoor learning program (or camps) are a consistent highlight.

Student Planners You may notice that the Student Planner has undergone significant change this year. Based on over 250 student surveys and student and staff focus groups, the Student Planner has new and improved features. If you are unsure of any student expectation or requirement, please check the front section of the Planner as this contains key dates and school information. School Uniform School uniform is an important aspect of how we perceive and present ourselves as a community. Please ensure that your daughter’s wearing of the uniform and presentation (in terms of wearing of jewellery and hair colour, etc) meets College expectations. The old style school summer uniform has been completely phased out and should not be worn please. First Aid and Student Health Care If your daughter has anaphylaxis or asthma, letters requesting updated plans and medication were sent out in late January. Please ensure that we have current information for your daughter so that, in the case of emergency, we are able to respond appropriately and provide her with the best care we can. If your daughter has a newly identified health condition that we need to be aware of, please update your daughter’s Care Monkey profile and contact the school in regards to medication. If your daughter has a mild – moderate allergy, it is recommended your daughter consults with her GP and the school is provided with information or an ASCIA plan to guide our first aid response should your daughter experience an adverse reaction whilst at school. Students who have medication at school also need an Own Medication Form; which is located on PAM. Myki Cards From time to time, students misplace their Myki card and the card “finds its way” to lost property. To ensure that your daughter’s Myki card can be returned, please ask her to place her name on her card and to register the card through PTV. We will return unclaimed cards to Oakleigh station where PTV will then be able to contact the owner – through the registration details. Monash Council Youth Services Young Women’s Leadership Program The Young Women’s Leadership Program is being held across Terms 1 & 2 this year. The program is for young women looking to build leadership skills, meet likeminded peers, talk about women’s issues and learn how to leap over barriers to achieving goals. The Program runs for 10 weeks, on Tuesdays from 4:30pm-6:30pm, starting 27 February 2018 and is delivered by Monash Youth Services (MYS) and South East Community Links (SECL) at the Clayton Community Centre, 9 Cooke Street, Clayton. This program is FREE. For enquiries or bookings call Siobhan Hardimanat MYS on 9518 3900. Limited places, bookings essential. Youth Worker Support MYS youth workers can support any young person with a connection to the City of Monash (live, study, work or play). The service is free and does not require a mental health plan from a GP. Support can be provided around issues of stress, self-esteem, family conflict, mental health and relationships. For more information or to complete a referral, call MYS on 9518 3900, email yrcr@monash.vic.gov.au or check out their website at www.myfs.org.au. Generation Next Generation Next is a not-for-profit organisation that provides education and information about the prevention and management of mental illness in youth. From time to time, I will share articles from their newsletter that may be of assistance to students and parents. The following is an excerpt from an article published in the Sydney Morning Herald on 23 January 2018. As 6 February was designated as “Safer Internet Day”, the following article is quite timely: “Parents can do more to stop cyberbullying In Australia, 25 per cent of our children currently experience bullying and 33 per cent experience an online threat…

When you gift that first mobile phone, you are giving a device that is beyond the development of a teen's emotional and intellectual capacity. It has the potential to weaponise words and images that can cause severe psychological harm that adults often do not see.

So who has the most significant potential to make a change for the better? Parents. The eSafety Commissioner, schools and non-profit organisations continue to deliver resources to support our community but a level of naivety prevails with parents as to the responsibility that comes with a mobile device in teen hands.

A "lock and block" ban on mobile devices is not the answer… As a social media strategist, here are my top five strategies all parents of teens with mobile devices should adopt to prevent cyber bullying. First, build your own knowledge-base about cyber bullying. The website of the Office of the eSafety Commissioner is a great place to start and other excellent resources are Common Sense Media and Bullying No Way. Next, establish boundaries for the misuse of the mobile device. Agree with your child what the outcome is going to be if they cross the boundaries, and then follow through. It's important to identify "go-to" people your child can approach for support. A sibling, teacher, counsellor, mother, father or an organisation offering phone support such as Kids Help Line are all good go-tos.

Make sure you discuss what cyber bullying looks, sounds and feels like with your child, and then agree to a strategy with your teen if they experience cyber bullying or observe it happening. They need to know they can take action in a safe and supportive manner, so have a plan – screenshot, block and report.

And once you've done all this, don't assume they will continue to adhere to the rules. Check in with your teen on a regular basis. Blaming the mobile device, social media, schools and the government is deferring your responsibility.

Lifeline: 131114 Peter Sutton is a social media strategist advising families, schools, government, and corporations around Australia on how to use and manage social media.

Carmel Feeney Deputy Principal – Student Wellbeing

FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – LEARNING AND TEACHING One of the highlights of the new school year is the opportunity to gather and celebrate the achievements of the VCE class of 2017. Once again the Graduating class of 2017 distinguished themselves with outstanding results. The College Dux, Cheyenne Thoeun achieved an ATAR of 99.6 and will study Optometry at Monash University, she has also been awarded a Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship. In 2017 13.6% of students achieved a study score of 40 or above and 32 students achieved ATARs of 90 or above. The Median study score was 34, which lifted from 33 in 2016 and places Sacred Heart Girls’ College significantly above the Victorian average study score of 30. Of the 156 Year 12 students, 101 students received a first-round offer for tertiary placement. The High Achievers Assembly affords an opportunity to congratulate the girls on their wonderful achievements and wish them well for the future, as their tertiary studies begin. Our guest speaker was Ms. Antonette Gaffney, (2003). On finishing school, Antonette completed her Bachelor of Arts (Honours), majoring in Criminology, at Monash University and then, her Masters in International Affairs, at the Australian National University, Canberra. Antonette’s career path has been influenced by her interest and passion in international development and crisis response work and is currently working in the Department of Home Affairs in the Counter-Terrorism Policy Division where she assists regional partner countries to strengthen their counter-terrorism policy and legislation in order to better respond to the threat of terrorism in our region. Antonette reflected on the defining moments which opened a vista of possibilities she hadn’t envisaged on completion of her tertiary studies and how this would come to shape her career path in developing government policy. She acknowledged the need to remain open to alternatives; accepting the inevitable failures, which become pathways to new opportunities. She also recognised the place of significant friends and relationships and a core belief system which remains grounded in a commitment to supporting and bettering the lives of others. ‘…Don’t underestimate the value of your belief system – it guides how you treat others, how others perceive you and how you view and project yourself...’ The College Dux, Cheyenne Thoeun, reflected on the significance of her family, friends and teachers; thanking them for the pivotal role played in her success. Her key message to the class of 2018 identified balance as being critical. ‘…the major key to success is balance. Yes, year 12 is tough and requires a lot of your time but so do your friends, family and yourself. VCE may seem to be the most important thing going on this year, and it’s easy to become caught up in the stress. But there are also things happening around you, and you should never push that aside or ignore it in order to cram for an extra 15 minutes. Learn to maintain that balance between your own health, your life and your work. There’s no need to fall off the face of the earth; it's okay to keep your social media alive, don’t be afraid to have a part time job, You should go to those eighteenths... but be prepared to knuckle down the next day’… Some important messages which can resonate at any stage in life!

The year is well underway and classes are settling into their routines. We look forward to all 2018 will have to offer in the coming months and the many opportunities afforded to the students. Best wishes for the year ahead. Fiona Hyslop Deputy Principal – Learning and Teaching

HIGH ACHIEVERS 2017 Name ATAR Course EMILY CAMILLERI

90.1 Business/Accounting Monash University

ANNIE LOV

90.4 Oral Health University of Melbourne

THERUNI SENEVIRATNE

90.65 Commerce Monash University

CHRISTINE NGUYEN

90.85 Radiography and Medical Imaging (Honours) Monash University

KATHERINE ISHAK

90.9 Physiotherapy (Honours) Monash University

AMELIA MARCELINA

90.95 Nursing Monash University

EVELYN THEODOROPOULOS

91.65 Criminology/Law Deakin University

CHARLOTTE STINEAR

92.9 Science/Global Studies Monash University

HOPE VU

93.1 Design University of Melbourne

VANESSA TU

93.2 Oral Health University of Melbourne

SHANICE ATKINS

93.25 Arts/Law Deakin University

GEMMA QUINN

93.55 Engineering (Honours)/Science Monash University

MOLLY GREELY

93.6 Arts Monash University

PHOEBE LAWRENCE

93.7 Arts in the Liberal Arts Campion College

SIOBHAN MCGLYNN

93.75 Social Work/Psychology RMIT University

LINDSAY PAN

94.1 Computer Science Monash University

NATALIE NIGRO 94.15 Biomedical Science Deakin University

ROOPA SRINIVASAN 95.3 Physiotherapy (Honours) Monash University

JOSEPHINE GARRETTO 95.5 Biomedical Science Monash University

POOJA NAGARATNAM

95.6 Biomedicine University of Melbourne

MEGAN YEO 95.85 Industrial Design (Honours) Swinburne University of Technology

ANJALI SAJEEVAN

95.9 Biomedicine University of Melbourne

ROOPIKA SRINIVASAN

96.35 Commerce/Biomedical Science Monash University

KATHERINE DU

96.45 Commerce/Global Studies Monash University

GEORGIA PEPES 97.1 Property and Real Estate/Commerce

Deakin University Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship

SARAH WAITE

97.75 Law (Honours)/Arts Monash University

METHMA BANDARA

97.75 Biomedicine University of Melbourne

NATASHA PEPES 98.2 Property and Real Estate/Commerce

Deakin University Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship

JORDYN QUIGG - CHAMOUN 98.25 Law (Honours)/Arts

Monash University Health & Human Development & Business Management 50

MY PHAM 98.35 Nursing/Midwifery Deakin University

CHEYENNE THOEUN

99.6 Vision Science/Masters of Optometry Deakin University Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship

CAREER NEWS Sacred Heart Girls’ College offers Year 10 students the opportunity to undertake a powerful and forward thinking careers program called “Careers Fast Track”. This will take place during March. This program focuses on developing the competencies needed to enable students to successfully navigate career-life transitions. The program is outcomes focused. In particular, it provides increased clarity for effective career decision making, such as Year 11/12 subject choices, selection of appropriate work experience placement and post-secondary school options. It aims to give students increased confidence, improved self-knowledge, career awareness, greater motivation, a reframed perspective and a career pathway plan. Stage 1 of the Program engages students in self exploration quizzes, designed to develop greater self-awareness with regard to personality, skills, values and career preferences. This psychometric testing is supported by substantial validation data. Stage 2 is a group presentation. Students are given their own personalised portfolio which reports on the quiz responses completed in Stage 1. They are then guided through activities which assist them to make sense of this vital information. Students also undergo self-awareness training, which focuses on their learning style, current academic achievement and preferred career pathways matching their personality type, skills, values and lifestyle preferences. Stage 3 is where students participate in a 30-minute individual career counselling session. Students engage in an honest and open discussion about their preferences, interests and aspirations and the implications for their future career-life pathway; their goals are more clearly defined in real terms and the best strategy for achieving their career goals is recorded on their Personal Learning and Career Pathway Plan. Mrs Connolly Careers/VET Coordinator

VCE NEWS The 2018 academic year has begun and students are settling in to their subjects. I would like to extend a big thank to all the parents and students who attended the VCE Information Night. I am sure you will agree that our keynote speaker, Dr. Michael Carr-Gregg, provided much useful information in regards to ‘Coping with the VCE Years’ and was able to generate some important family conversations about managing VCE stress. For those of you who were not able to attend the evening, or who would like to refer back to a particular point made, a copy of his PowerPoint presentation is available on PAM – Information for Parents. I understand that there is a lot of new information to absorb and a lot of new jargon and acronyms to learn, especially if this is your first child completing their VCE. ‘Knowledge is key’ to a successful and Dr. Michael Carr-Gregg enjoyable experience throughout the VCE years. I hope the following information can provide the knowledge you need to understand the VCE program. The following FAQ were covered in the PowerPoint presented at the VCE Information Evening and may serve as a helpful reminder as the year progresses. There are also further questions answered here. How does a student obtain their VCE certificate? The minimum requirement is the satisfactory completion of 16 units with: 3 units from the English group (English, Literature, English Language and English as an Additional Language - EAL) including the Unit 3&4 sequence. 3 sequences of any other Unit 3&4 subjects. Here at SHGC, typically a student will undertake 13 units in Year 11 and 10 units in Year 12. Year 12 includes Unit 3&4 English plus 4 sequences of other Unit 3&4 subjects. Thus, the curriculum set up at Sacred Heart ensures this requirement is met. How is the satisfactory completion of a Unit determined? In all cases, by the teacher of that unit. Outcomes stipulated in the Study Design inform teachers as to what students should be able to do. If students can demonstrate the Outcomes they get an “S”. It is vital that students talk to their teachers to make sure they understand what is required of them to in order to achieve an “S” for satisfactory completions. At SHGC we also have an attendance requirement of 85% for all VCE classes. Absence with a valid reason will not be counted against the student - but significant evidence is required. What is a valid reason for missing class? College sanctioned excursions, incursions or sporting events. Medical illness - supported by a medical certificate. An event of family or personal trauma that the College is aware of – information directed to the appropriate Year Level Leader (YLL). How do I know I’ve got an “S” for a unit? It will be printed on the College report each semester and a Statement of Results is produced from the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) at the end of the year. If I don’t get an “S” what do I get? An “N” (Not Satisfactory) - which does not count towards the awarding of the VCE certificate. Students may be awarded a “J” but that is only in very particular, special circumstances. How are Unit 1 & 2 subjects assessed? Unit 1&2 subjects are not externally assessed. The only information that is given to the VCAA (Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority) is an “S” or “N” which will be reported on the “Statement of Results” delivered at the end of the year. The College internally assesses Unit 1&2 subjects, which are reported at the end of each semester in each student’s College Report. How are Unit 3 & 4 subjects assessed? Assessment of Unit 3&4 subjects is conducted both internally (SACs [School Assessed Coursework] and SATs – [School Assessed Task]) and externally (Unit 3&4 Examination & Oral/Performance Examination). This assessment process will determine the “Study Score” the student will receive for that subject. The percentage contribution of internal and external assessment to the Study score will be different for each subject. For example: English Unit 3 - SACs 25% of Study Score, Unit 4 SACs 25% of Study Score & Exam 50% of Study Score Biology Unit 3 - SACs 16%, Unit 4 SACs 24% & Exam 60% Art Unit 3&4 - SACs 20%, SAT 50% & Exam 30% This information is outlined in the subject specific Study Designs on the VCAA website: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au.

What is the difference between a SAC and a SAT? SATs involve the design and production of some major pieces of work. Such works are displayed at the College Arts Festival in Term 4. The works take an extended period of time and are frequently viewed by the teachers involved. Art, Visual Communication and Design and Media are the subjects offered at the College that have a SAT component. What is a Study Score? A Study score is given for each subject and it is these scores that make up a student’s ATAR. Study scores have a maximum of 50 and are determined by the subjects internal and external assessment tasks. It is a ranking of all the students across the state enrolled in that subject for that year.

The format and content of internal assessment is outline by the VCAA but the actual questions will vary from school to school. Therefore, the examination is the only common assessment task. Which is why this task will statistically moderate the students’ internal assessment. The basic rule of thumb is if you want a good study score; you need to perform well in the exam! What is “Scaling”? Scaling is conducted by VTAC (Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre). Scaling adjusts the study scores in each study to take account of the strength of competition among students taking the study. Scaling ensures that it is equally easy to attain a high ATAR regardless of the combination of studies a student undertakes. The study score is a ranking of the students in that study - scaling takes into account the ability of the students in the study and whether it is easier or harder to achieve a high study score. As you can see above in the study score distribution table, only 9% of the students in a study will achieve a Study Score of 40 or above. Therefore, if you’re competing against very strong students it will be harder to be in that 9%. Alternatively, if you’re competing against weaker students it may be easier to be in that 9%. Scaled study scores are used to calculate a student’s ATAR. Non-scaled scores are reported in the newspaper and used to create the school ranking tables. How is the ATAR calculated? It is based on up to six Unit 3&4 scaled study scores. If a student completes more than 6 subjects, the highest 6 scores will be used. VCE studies are always scaled in the year in which they were undertaken. An aggregate is calculated from:

Best score in any one of the English studies (Literature is an option), PLUS The scores of your next best 3 permissible studies (includes scored VET studies), PLUS 10% of the scores for any 5th and 6th study completed.

This gives an aggregate score between 0 and above 210. All students are then ranked according their aggregate score and percentage rank is then assigned evenly distributing all the students over a 100-point scale. The percentage rank is then converted into an ATAR; which is the estimate of the percentage of the population in the relevant age group that the student outperformed. An ATAR of 90 or above will be awarded to the top 10% of students. There is no pass or fail ATAR. An ATAR of 50 means you have performed better than 50% of students undertaking VCE that particular year. SAC Schedules A hard copy of the Year 11 and Year 12 SAC Schedule has been distributed to all students and an electronic copy is published at PAM – Information for Parents. Whilst every endeavour is undertaken to adhere to the schedule, changes need to be made at times to allow for adjustments to new Study Designs and other changes in the VCE program. When dates need to be changed, the teacher will discuss the rationale for these changes with their class, provide appropriate notice and inform parents via a CareMonkey letter. The SAC Schedule will be updated regularly on PAM. Year 10s studying a Unit 1/2 subject can collect a Year 11 SAC Schedule from Mrs Unwin and Year 11s studying a Unit 3/4 subject can collect a Year 12 SAC Schedule from Ms Shan. I look forward to working this year with you and your daughter. If you have any queries please contact me at the College. Michal Bloch VCE Leader

SCIENCE NEWS You know that feeling when you’ve just finished the school year and you think, ‘Hey, I want to do science in my school holidays’? Well, I had that feeling so I signed up for the ConocoPhillips Science Experience. This program is run at universities across the country and is open to anyone with a passion for science. One hundred positions are available at each university, and all you have to do is go to https://www.scienceexperience.com.au/ and register for a fee of $150. I went to RMIT University in the city for the three-day Science Experience. There were eight groups, each containing roughly twelve students. My group was called Nitrogen and our group leaders were two students at RMIT- Ray, who is doing a Masters of Physics, and Snow who is studying to become a dietitian. Each morning there was a different presenter who opened our eyes to different areas of Science. My favourite was comedian Rod Quantock who spoke about the history of Science. Each day, the groups participated in interesting and fun activities such as testing real human blood to work out the blood type, extracting DNA from E. Coli bacteria, making spaghetti bridges, using electron microscopes and x-rays, determining the buffer capacity of water, learning about the science of magic and visiting the Melbourne Zoo. I began the program knowing absolutely no-one but I soon made many friends with other like-minded science nerds. I learnt so much but also enjoyed myself thoroughly. One of the many benefits of participating in the Experience was having the opportunity to speak with the group leaders about possible career pathways. The ConocoPhillips Science Experience is open to all Year 9 and 10 students so if you are interested, head to the above website or check out the SIMON notices at the end of the year for information from the Science department. Melanie Noonan 10 Silver

CARITAS AUSTRALIA PROJECT COMPASSION LAUNCH On 13 February, we went to the Caritas Australia launch at the Cardinal Knox Centre in East Melbourne. Archbishop Hart spoke to us about Human Dignity. He spoke about the importance of The Year of the Youth. He quoted a bishop who, at a Caritas fundraising event, pointed out that the "we help others not because they are Catholic, but because we are Catholic". As young women of Sacred Heart Community, we reflected on our duty to live out and share his words about dignity, generosity and hope with our peers and to support the 2018 Project Compassion. Janak, a Caritas Nepal district leader, spoke about many projects for education, peace and employment; including children and youth empowerment programs. We were informed about how the work of Caritas and our donations assists the four natural disaster and conflict prone districts in Nepal. We were inspired and we hope that you will be too to support this great cause. The story from the Project Compassion launch was published on the CEM website and can be found at: http://www.cem.edu.au/News‐Events/February‐2018/For‐a‐Just‐Future.aspx

Erin Bibby, Juliette Colantuono, Arya James, Hilary Li Cho and Tania Tran

LAPTOP ROLLOUT 2018 In continuing to support students and families, the College distributed 348 laptop devices to each student in Year 7 and Year 10. It was wonderful to see so many families appreciative of this valuable tool to help encourage student learning and to help prepare students for life after Sacred Heart. The hardware costs approximately $1000 per unit and the software (if students were to purchase it individually) would cost between $500 and $700. The program starts in June of the previous year when the IT Department along with the eLearning Committee, begin sourcing suitable devices for the next year’s rollout. Many machines are tested and the final agreement between the College and the supplier takes several months of negotiation. The order is placed around September of the previous year and delivery is usually in December. The IT Department works tirelessly throughout December and January to image all the machines, install all relevant software and have all 348 devices set up and ready to use once they are distributed. The distribution of the laptops the following year is a very rewarding experience for the College and the teams involved. It is made even more rewarding because of the gratitude displayed by many parents on the evening or on follow up days when they have been able to pick up the device. It is important to know this process because once the government assistance to supply laptops ceased many schools changed their laptop program to a BYO device setting. The end result meaning that the expense of laptops including the expense of ongoing support shifted back to families. Whilst a BYO device platform would significantly reduce the cost and effort that the College invests to provide this program, the College continues to supply laptops to all students. This is because we feel it is the best way to ensure that every student has the same rights and entitlement to learning. The laptop program is the most equitable way to ensure all students are able to access the curriculum on their device regardless of their circumstances. It is a philosophical decision based on what is best for the student and not one based on end gain or monetary recompense. We acknowledge the feedback from some parents who objected to the request that the laptops be picked up by an adult (preferably the parent). It is worthwhile noting that if we did not supply laptops to students, the parent would need to provide this learning tool themselves which means they would need to: research and source the device, purchase it, purchase all the software, install the software and then find avenues of support when or if the device stopped working. The difference in quality of service between the College laptop program and BYO devices are not comparable. However, given some of the objections from parents, we are happy to re-evaluate the program and look at whether BYO devices is a preferred solution for our community. Please feel free to email your thoughts on whether or not we should continue to supply laptops for students or if you would prefer a BYO device solution for your daughter. Your feedback is valued and greatly appreciated. Please email feedback to: laptops@shgc.vic.edu.au The College would like to take this opportunity to thank the IT Department, led by Peter Carmody, for its outstanding service to students and families over many years in providing laptops for all students at the College. We would also like to thank Ms Nicole Unwin, Mrs Anne Noonan and the Year 7 and Year 10 Homeroom teachers for assisting in the distribution of laptops last week. We hope students continue to use their device to enhance their learning – appreciative of all the opportunities provided by the College. eLearning Leader Alison Robinson .

CANTEEN NEWS SHGC Canteen Menu 2018

SANDWICHES/ROLLS SNACKS (multigrain/wholemeal/white hi fibre) Rye/Gluten Free Bread Available

50c extra Fresh Fruit (Seasonal Pricing)

Plain or Buttered Rolls $1.00 Fruit Salad (Term 1 & 4) $2.00Cheese $2.50 Fresh Yoghurt (when available) $2.00Vegemite $2.00 Frozen Yoghurt $2.00Ham $3.00 Carrot Cake $2.00Chicken (with/without mayo) $3.50 Banana & Choc Chip Cake $2.00

Salad (with/without mayo) $4.00 Muffins $3.00

(lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot) Cookies $2.00Extras- Cheese, Avocado 50c Choc Croissants $3.00Ham & Salad $4.00 Coffee or Apple Scrolls $2.50

Chicken & Salad $4.50 Sun Fruit Bags 50c

Egg & Salad $4.00 Frogs 50c

Tuna & Salad $4.50 Mini Kit Kat or Mars bars 70c

Salad Bowls $4.00 Corntos $1.00Sushi 2 Pack (when available) $5.00 Pop Corn $1.50Rice Paper Rolls (when available) $5.00 Chips (a variety of canteen approved) $1.30

A variety of freshly made rolls available daily

A variety of Canteen approved

Ice creams and yoghurts are

HOT FOOD also available from $1.00 to $2.00 Toasted Ham & Cheese Sandwiches $2.00 Toasted Focaccias

(Cheese or Ham & Cheese) $4.00 DRINKS

(Ham & Cheese & Tomato) $4.00

(Chicken/Cheese/Avocado) $5.00 Prima Juices $1.30Ham and Cheese Croissants $3.00 Bottled Water $2.00Chicken Chilli Wraps - Single $3.00 100% Fruit Juice $2.00 - Double $4.00 Up & Go $2.00Chicken or Vegie Burgers with $4.00 Emma & Tom’s Flavoured Milks $3.50Lettuce/Cheese/Tomato/Mayo Iced Tea $4.00

Chicken Schnitzel in a Roll $4.00 Chicken schnitzel in a Wrap with $4.00

The Order Box is located in D Foyer. The box is cleared at 9:00am. Late orders can be handed in at the canteen window at recess. Please write your name, year level and order on a bag or envelope and enclose money indicating the amount enclosed. (Correct Money would be appreciated) Thank you

Lettuce/Cheese/Mayo Spinach & Ricotta Roll $3.00 Vegetable Roll $3.80 Quiche $3.80 Soup (Terms 2 & 3) $2.00 Lasagne $4.00 Pizza $3.00 Noodle Cups $2.50 Sausage Rolls $2.50 Pies (meat) $3.80 Party Pies $1.00

PLEASE REMEMBER TO BIN ALL RUBBISH

Thank you

Lunch orders Students are reminded there is only a limited amount of extra hot food available at lunch time so to be sure of getting something please put in a lunch order. Year 10, 11 and 12s can place their orders in Lower A before school. The box will be cleared at 9am, any late orders will have to be handed to the canteen at recess. Please do not put orders in the box after 9am. Drinks and snacks can be ordered this way also. Years 7-9 to place orders via box outside canteen. Parent Volunteers Thank you to all the parents who have volunteered to help at the canteen this year. Your generous support allows the College to run a canteen providing a service for our school community. If you are a new volunteer, please arrive 10 minutes earlier for your first duty as there is a volunteer form to read and sign. Please also bring your Working With Children Check card for school Child Safe records. Please report to the Front Office for sign in where you will be provided a form and directions to the canteen. Sharon and I look forward to working with you all throughout the year. Julie Witts Canteen Manager

CAMPS, SPORTS AND EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF) APPLICATION FORM

School Name School REF ID

Parent/legal guardian details

Surname

First name

Address

Town/suburb State Postcode

Contact number

Centrelink pensioner concession OR Health care card number (CRN)

– – – OR

Foster parent* OR Veterans affairs pensioner

*Foster Parents must provide a copy of the temporary care order letter from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Student details

Child’s surname Child’s first name Student ID Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy)

Year level

I authorise the Department of Education and Training (DET) to use Centrelink Confirmation eServices to perform an enquiry of my Centrelink

customer details and concession card status in order to enable the business to determine if I qualify for a concession, rebate or service. I also

authorise the Australian Government Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide the results of that enquiry to DET.

I understand that:

• DHS will use information I have provided to DET to confirm my eligibility for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund and will disclose to DET

personal information including my name, address, payment and concession card type and status.

• this consent, once signed, remains valid while my child is enrolled at a registered Victorian school unless I withdraw it by contacting the school.

• I can obtain proof of my circumstances/details from DHS and provide it to DET so that my eligibility for the Camps, Sports and

Excursions Fund can be determined.

• if I withdraw my consent or do not alternatively provide proof of my circumstances/details, I may not be eligible for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund provided by DET. • information regarding my eligibility for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund may be disclosed to the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services and /or State Schools Relief for the purpose of evaluating concession card services or confirming eligibility for assistance.

You are able to request access to the personal information that we hold about you, and to request that any errors be corrected, by contacting your

child’s school.

Signature of applicant Date / /

CSEF ELIGIBILITY

Below is the criteria used to determine a student’s eligibility for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF).

Criteria 1 – Eligibility

To be eligible* for the fund, a parent or legal guardian of a student attending a registered Government or non-

government Victorian primary or secondary school must:

• on the first day of Term one, or;

• on the first day of Term two;

a) Be an eligible beneficiary within the meaning of the State Concessions Act 2004, that is, be a holder of

Veterans Affairs Gold Card or be an eligible Centrelink Health Care Card (HCC) or Pensioner Concession

Card (PCC) holder, OR

b) Be a temporary foster parent, and;

c) Submit an application to the school by the due date.

* A special consideration eligibility category also exists. For more information, see: www.education.vic.gov.au/csef

Parents who receive a Carer Allowance on behalf of a child, or any other benefit or allowance not income tested by

Centrelink, are not eligible for the CSEF unless they also comply with one of (a) or (b) above.

Criteria 2 - Be of school age and attend school in Victoria

School is compulsory for all Victorian children aged between six and 17 years of age inclusive.

For the purposes of CSEF, students may be eligible for assistance if they attend a Victorian registered primary or

secondary school. Typically, these students are aged between five and 18 years inclusive.

CSEF is not payable to students attending pre-school, kindergarten, home schooled, or TAFE.

Eligibility Date

For concession card holders CSEF eligibility will be subject to the parent/legal guardian’s concession card being successfully validated with Centrelink on the first day of either term one (29 January 2018) or term two (16 April 2018).

PAYMENT AMOUNTS

CSEF payment amount

The CSEF is an annual payment to the school to be used towards camps, sports and/or excursion expenses for the

benefit of the eligible student.

• Primary school student rate: $125 per year.

• Secondary school student rate: $225 per year.

The CSEF is paid directly to your child’s school and will be allocated by the school towards camps, sports and/or

excursion costs for your child.

For ungraded students, the rate payable is determined by the student’s date of birth. For more information, see:

www.education.vic.gov.au/csef

Year 7 government school students who are CSEF recipients are also eligible for a uniform voucher. Secondary

schools are required to make applications on behalf of parents so please register your interest at the school.

HOW TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM

NOTE: ALL SECTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN

1. Complete the PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN DETAILS section.

Make sure that the Surname, First Name, and Customer Reference Number (CRN) details match those on your

concession card. You will also need to provide your concession card to the school.

If you are claiming as a Foster Parent or a Veteran Affairs Pensioner, you will need to provide a copy of

documentation confirming your status as a temporary Foster Parent or provide your Veterans Affairs Pensioner

Gold card to the school.

2. Complete the STUDENT/S DETAILS section for students at this school.

3. Sign and date the form and return it to the school office as soon as possible. The CSEF program for 2018 closes on 29 June, 2018.

CSEF payments cannot be claimed retrospectively for prior years.

Queries relating to CSEF eligibility and payments should be directed to the school.

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