Wednesday 19th June 2013 Issue 10

Galen Catholic College Newsletter

Over the past few weeks the Year 9 Discovery students have been completing the My Place unit of work, which has a strong focus on history. As one of the assessment tasks the students researched the life of an Australian notable and prepared a display to be used on the night. Both parents and staff were very impressed with the wonderful performances from the year nines. They all dressed in costume on the night, spoke in the first person as their notable and were extremely knowledgeable. The parents were able to vote for the best costume, the best performance and the best visual display.

The winners were:Best Dressed: Ethan Barnes: in the role of Nancy Bird WaltonBest Visual Display: Maddison Smart in the role of Sister Ellen Savage Best Performance: Declan Taylor in the role of Peter Lalor

Congratulations to all of the students, we were very proud of your wonderful achievements.

Wendy Chuck - Integrated Studies Convenor

Year 9 Night of the Notables

Year 7’s go wild at Fauna Park - Page 3 Year 8 Readers Cup - Page 3 Year 9’s entertain at Illoura - Page 4

From June 11 to 14 all Year 10 Galen students were involved in Work Experience at many different workplaces in Wangaratta, surrounding districts, Melbourne and interstate. Educationally, work experience is very important as it helps with subject selection which students will be doing in the second week back after the term break. There are four stages to the careers education program, stage one is work experience, stage two is a careers education day, stage three is the tertiary trip to Albury/Wodonga, and the fourth stage is the VCE 2014 Informa-tion Night. Student insights into Work Experience 2013 will be included in the next newsletter.

Year 10 WorkExperience

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From the PrincipalWhat’s On• Wed June 26 - Yr 9 ‘Circus Oz’• Fri June 28 - Last Day Term 2

Finish at 2.30pm

• Mon July 15 - Commence Term 3• Mon July 15-17: Yr 8 Camp 1• Wed July 17 - Yr 10 Careers Info Day• Fri July 19 - CREW Liturgy• Wed July 24 - Yr 10 Tertiary Trip• Wed July 24 - VCE (2014) Info Night• Wed July 31-Aug 2: Yr 8 Camp 2• Wed July 31 - Yr 9 Careers Day• Thu Aug 1 - Maths Comp• Tue Aug 6 - VTAC Info Evening• Wed Aug 7 - Yr 10 (2014) Info Night• Mon Aug 19 - Yr 8 and 9 (2014) Info Distributed• Wed Aug 21 - Founders’ Day Assembly• Thur Aug 22-23: Yr 10 Melb Trip• Mon Aug 26 - CREW PD Day• Wed Aug 28 - Junior Production 7pm• Thur Aug 29 - Junior Production 7pm• Thur Aug 29-30: Yr 10 Melb Trip• Tues Sept 10 - Yr 10 Formal• Tues Sept 10 - Festival of the Sacred• Thurs Sept 12 - Parent/Teacher Evening• Fri Sept 13 - Parent/Teacher Morning• Wed Sept 18-20: Italian Camp• Thurs Sept 19 - Injections: Yr 7B/G Yr 9 B• Fri Sept 20 - Term 3 Ends 2.30pm

Being a parent is rewarding, but it’s also hard work! From time to time we all need a little extra support and advice to assist in nurturing and supporting young people.To assist parents, the Galen website now features several fact sheets to provide guidance on many issues that we all encounter through life. Several of the articles are from Michael Grose, a well-know professional parenting educator, and other sources. Make sure you visit the link below, and bookmark it in your web browser for future reference!

www.galen.vic.edu.au/parenting-info- From the Wellbeing Team -

Student Wellbeing Fact Sheets for Parents

ICT @ Galen

Galen ICT department are offering an adult computer literacy course running from July 29th for 8 weeks. The course will run from

5:30 to 6:30 Monday Nights in the main IT room.

This winter course is designed as an introduction to the Macintosh Computers.

The course will cover:

1 - Introduction to the MacIntosh System2 - Word Processing

3 - Using Spreadsheets4 - Creating Websites

5 - Using multimedia tools

Please note that this will be a fee for service course with a teacher student ratio of 1:5.

If you are interested please email: john.pasztor@galen.vic.edu.au

Further information will be provided in the next newsletter.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are rapidly approaching the end of a very full first semester. One of the great things about Galen is the broad range of opportunities afforded to your children and, as always, it has been vey rewarding to see the way in which they have embraced those opportunities.

Of course, the end of a semester brings with it summaries of work achieved, assessments undertaken and formal reports. As you would be aware from several previous notifications, this year our assessment and reporting is undergoing a significant development in that we are reporting to you on a progressive basis.

By the end of this semester, your child/children will have at least three detailed assessment comments per subject. For those with internet connection at home or work, these assessments can be accessed online via P.A.M. (Parent Access Module). For those without internet access, there has been the option to contact Mr Peter Girolami at the college to request hard copies of these assessments.

This means that the end of semester reports will not include detailed written comments as in the past (because these have been superseded by the progressive assessments), but will still provide the usual progression points, S or N, and in some cases, A-E.

The net result is that you as parents receive far more detailed and immediate assessment information than has been the case in the past. You also have the added advantage of receiving this information online in live time if you have access to the internet.

Staffing newsWe have a number of staff about to take leave:• Mrs Rachel Froude will be on leave for the last two weeks of term• Mr Mick Grogan will be on leave from 20 June (Thursday of second last week) until the start of week three next term• Mr Peter and Mrs Michelle Hill will be on leave for the last week of this term until the start of week 4 next term• Mr Brian Carr and Mrs Leanne Carr will be on leave for third term• Mrs Amanda White will be on leave for third term• Mr Jim Samon will be on leave for the first three weeks of next term• Mrs Rosemary Helmond will be on leave for the first two weeks on next term• Mr Terry Magree’s leave continues across the term break until the end of third term• Mr Peter Watson and Mr John McKenzie return from leave at the start of next term• Mr Peter Brien returns from leave at the start of next term.• Mrs Cassandra Douglas completes her short-term appointment at the end of this term

I look forward to seeing you all in second semester.

Best wishes,

Bernard NealPrincipal

Attention Parents!

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Dear parents and families, There has been information presented to Year 10s about the Timor Leste Immersion experience for 2014 when these students will be in Year 11. The current plans are to depart in the last week of Term One and return on the middle weekend of the school holidays before Easter. There has also been an information night and students and teachers have spoken to classes about the immersion. This is a wonderful experience for students, who work as team leading up to the immersion and on the trip as we well. It certainly opens students minds to better understanding life in a developing country and the issues that the people in Timor Leste face. The experience also puts our own lives into perspective and helps us to appreciate what we have more. If your son or daughter is interested, the applications close on June 14th which is not far away. Application forms can be collected from the front office, Mr. Samon or from the Galen website. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask Jim Samon, Lyndel Petersen, Carly Bilke or Gerard Sullivan. The Timor Ambassadors from this year’s immersion would also be happy to discuss their experience. - Jim Samon

Timor Leste Applications

As part of the Year 7 Science curriculum, students study the classification of organisms and how those organisms interact in ecosystems. To assist students to observe first-hand and under-stand classification and relationships within ecosystems, Year 7 Science classes visited the Kyabram Fauna Park. At the Park students participated in an Education Session run by the Education Officer of the Park where the emphasis was on classifying reptiles. Students were given the opportunity to handle a number of lizards and python. After the classroom session students were able to wander the park observing a wide range of Australian fauna while collecting information for their Classification assignment.

Kyabram Fauna Park

An entertaining 2013 Year 8 Reader’s Cup was held on Wednesday last week with much enjoyment. Each homeroom team chose a book and then created a book trailer that represented the spirit of the book. Many teams used fellow classmates in the productions. These trailers were presented to the junior school during extended homeroom on Wednesday morning to much hilarity. The competition was of a high standard and the judges had great difficulty determining an outright winner. Eventually it was declared a tie between 8/1 and 8/5. The students involved wrapped up the challenge with a pizza lunch in the junior library.

The year 7 students will have their Reader’s Cup Challenge during Term 3. Congratulations to all those involved. - Mrs Froude

Above: Back row: James Bibulic, Phebe Gibson, Amelia Walton, Chris Sundblom, Zoe Gephart, Kai Hardinge.Front row: Bree Bortignon, Chloe Allen, Antonia Dirramarca, Emma Ackerley. Absent: Jessica Henderson.

Yr 8 Readers Cup Champions

Both the Year 7 and Year 8 Concert Bands will perform to an enthusi-astic audience at their end of term concert. The concert will be held in the Max Fletcher Auditorium on Monday 24th June beginning at 7pm. This will be the first opportunity to hear the 34 students in the Year 7 Band who began in term 1. It will be the Year 8 Bands second performance for the year after joining the Senior Band at the Anzac Assemblies held earlier this term. Supper will be provided so come and support these young musicians.

Mr David Ashfield - Director of Music

Junior Bands Mid-Year Concert

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ReunionsClass of 1993

GALEN CATHOLIC COLLEGE 20 Year Reunion

When: The weekend of the 10th & 11th August 2013.Who: Any students of 1993 (regardless of how much of the journey you completed) and any staff who were employed between 1988 and 1993 are welcome to come along.RSVP: There is a public Facebook event set up here: http://www.facebook.com/events/153929028122992 Otherwise people are welcome to get in touch with Gabriel Buckley via email: gb@gabrielbuckley.com or on 0423 847 372.

Yr 11 1981/Yr 12 1982 GALEN CATHOLIC COLLEGE

Wangaratta ReunionWHEN: Saturday November 30 2013

TIME: 6.00pm onwards at North Eastern Hotel Beer Garden

WHO: Past students and teachers and their families are most welcome.

RSVP: Please email Lyndel Petersen (nee Annett) lyndel.petersen@galen.vic.edu.au

by the beginning of November

Aquinas 1988 ReunionFriday July 5th- Golden City Hotel Ballarat 7pm

Saturday July 6th Lakeview Hotel 7pmSunday July 7th- Brunch 10 am Golden City Hotel.

It has been very pleasing to see senior students approach their exams conscien-tiously and responsibly. The official exam supervisors commented upon the level of co-operation and consideration displayed by students doing the GAT exam. Teachers supervising Year 11 exams and Unit 3 Practice Exams were also happy with the mature approach exhibited by students. Exams are a significant part of assessment and students can greatly improve their overall standing with a strong exam performance.Second semester subjects commence on Tuesday, 18th June. It is important that all students reflect on their progress so far in 2013 and consider how they might improve in the second semester. It is also an opportunity to renew their work ethic in the classroom and commitment to study beyond the school day. The holidays are approaching and while this is an opportunity to relax and take a break, it is also important for students to include adequate time to keep abreast of their academic work-load.

Senior School NewsMick Grogan - Senior School Director

Wangaratta Army CadetsCorporal Philip Bright, the Administra-tion Officer of the 33 Army Cadet Unit in Wangaratta visited Galen recently.He informed us that there are currently 12 Galen students who are members of the local unit. The students attend training every Thursday night between 6.30pm and 9.00pm at the Beersheba Barracks in Sisley Avenue. The Australian Army Cadets is a defence-operated, community based, youth development organisation. The young people – boys and girls – are involved in training which includes time management, personnel discipline, first aid, military drills and the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. Corporal Bright extended an invitation to any student who may be interested in being involved to join them on a Thursday night or contact him on 0357 218 681 or his mobile 0405 983 818. More information can be obtained from the following website: www.cadetnet.gov.au/AAC/unitsites/33ACU.default.aspx

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On the 11th of June the Year 9 Just Vocals class had the opportunity to perform for the residents of Illoura. Just Vocals is a small class that focus purely on singing. Students cover a wide variety of vocal styles and techniques, which they learn to use within a variety of genres. They were able to showcase their skills to a willing and grateful audience who would very much like the group to return later in the year. Congratulations to all those who participated as it has taken months of rehearsals to get to such a high standard.

Just Vocals entertain at Illoura

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Alma Doepel RestorationDid you once sail on the Alma Doepel?

We are looking for past voyagers and crew to keep them up to date on the restoration of this great sailing vessel. If you are interested in joining our mailing list

or maybe even coming aboard for a few social gatherings and fundraising events or maybe even

volunteering to help restore her, then please email us at: almadoepelsc@gmail.com or

call/text 0426 688 333. Thank you, Jen and the Alma Crew.

Upper Hume NetballOn Thursday 30th May, our Year 7-12 girls netball teams took to the courts in wet and rainy conditions at the Barr Reserve to compete in the Upper Hume Competition. There was fierce competition to be selected for the teams this year, with over thirty students trying out for the nine available positions in each team. Thanks to all students who tried out and congratulations to those who were selected:

Year 7 (2 teams): Lily Hales, Finlee North, Zoe Rasmussen, Siobhan McMahon, Morgan Rundell, Lauren Torpey, Isobelle Lackner, Sarah Borbidge, Mackenzie Byrne, Bridie Nixon, Sarah Lyons, Jessie Gerrish, Anna Wallis, Abbey Snowdon, Geogia Allen, Georgia Scott, Olivia Annett, Annie Holmes and Madison O’Keefe.

Year 8 (2 teams): Taylah Reidy, Monique Szelgiewicz, Abby Walker, Emma Collet, Chloe Elliot, Ally Peters, Mikaela Trethowan, Hannah Fitzgerald, Alice Hales, Sarah Maher, Ainslie Bear, Hayley Steegstra, Amelia Walton, Billie Shanley, Amelia Eefting, Bonnie Gillman and Emma Ackerly.

Year 9/10 (2 teams): Brooke Morley, Hannah Byrne, Amy Cook, Bree O’Donohue, Olivia Storer, Montana Eisenhauer, Rhianna Dunne, Alannah Grant, Briony O’Halloran, Renee Collet, Issy Clarke, Georgia Cargill, Ajiah Harris, Jemma Hales, Hayley Trethowan, Sally Horwood and Jess Muller.

Year 11/12 (1 team): Adrienne Murphy, Emma Witham, Alex Cheshire, Alex Shanley, Holly Judd, Tayla Ward, Carly Perso, Demi Bowers and Kaylee Seymour.

The Year 7A team played extremely well all day, drawing with Catholic College Wodonga and beating Wodonga Middle Years College and Victory Lutheran College to make the final against Wangaratta High School. The game ended in a draw before going into time on. It was a very close match but unfortunately the girls couldn’t get across the line and they lost by 2 goals to be runners up on the day.

The Year 7B team lost against Wangaratta High School, but then redeemed themselves by winning against Wodonga Middle Years College. This put them in the playoff for 3rd position, but Catholic College Wodonga were too strong and defeated the Galen team. Sarah Borbidge was Best on Court, however Mrs Fulford, coach of the Year 7 teams, was keen to point out that that their good results for the day were due to the team effort of all of the girls playing well on the day and she was pleased that they represented the school with pride.

The Year 8 teams, in the words of coach Deb Doyle, were outstanding! Team 8A made the final and were one goal up at half time, only to be overcome by Wangaratta High School in the second half. Congratulations to Mikaela Trethowan who was Best on Court. Team 8B won two and lost two matches to come fourth overall. Well done to Abby Walker who was Best on Court.

In the Year 9/10 teams, all players contributed and represented Galen well. The A team only lost 1 game, and the B Team only lost one to the High School and then against the Galen A side. Congratulations to Brooke Morley, Rhianna Dunne, Olivia Storer and Hannah Byrne who were amongst the best players for the A team. In the B team, Renee Collet, Hayley Trethowan and Issy Clarke were Best on Court.

The 11/12 girls also unfortunately didn’t make the final, but all the girls played to a very high standard, with Kaylee Seymour and Demi Bowers being standouts.

Thanks to Jess Clarke, Kylie Fulford, Deb Doyle, Linda O’Donohue, Lauren Parker and Sarah Pitcher who put in a lot of work conducting tryouts, coaching and convening on the day.

- buy sports uniform for Jason

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TERM TwO TO-DO LIST:

Love of learning is key to success

Liking school is more important than the grades you get, according to a study that has looked at workers 20 years down the track. The Menzies Research Institute in Tasmania has conducted a Seven Up! style experiment, checking on a group of people first surveyed as school students in 1985.Researchers found being engaged at school was more important for later success than the marks they achieved or their family background.The study has been published in the British Education Research Journal.

This article was first published in The Border Mail. 14-6-2013. p.7.

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Careers News

Year 10 Careers Education ProgramWell done to the majority of year 10 students who experience life in the real world on June 11-14. It was great to see so many young people organize themselves and not depend on mum and dad to make the step of entering the world of work during the work experience week. Stage 2 of the careers education program is the Careers Information Day on Wednesday 17th July. The Careers Advisor Mr Rob Walker will spend the morning help-ing students understand the importance of selecting subjects that give them opportunities in the future. Students will need their computers fully charged on this day and a VTAC pin number which homeroom teachers will assist students with. A letter regarding this event will be emailed on the 18th June. Stage 3 is the Tertiary Trip to Albury & Wodonga on 24th July and that evening in the Galen auditorium the final stage of the program involves the VCE information night. A letter regarding the Tertiary Trip will be emailed on 15th July.

VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION NEWS

New flexible double degrees at The Australian National University: From 2014, you will be able to create your own double degree. There are three groups:• 4 year Arts, Social Sciences and Business group• 5 year Law group; and • 5 year Engineering and Advanced Computing group. There are may double degree combinations available. For information about eligibility and degree combinations, go to: http://students.anu.edu.au/think/flexibledouble.php

Criminology at Australia National University (ANU): From 2014, ANU will offer the Bachelor of Criminology. To read about the degree, go to: https://studyat.anu.edu.au/programs/3127XBCRIM;overview.html

New name for the University of Ballarat: From January 2014, the University of Ballarat and the Monash Univer-sity Gippsland campus will join under the one univer-sity, which will have a new name. Current suggestions are State University and Federation University. For more information, go to http://www.ballarat.edu.au/about-ub/organisation/regional-university-education

Scholarships!!! Think Education Group has released de-tails of scholarships for their 2014 courses. Scholarships are available for the following Sydney & Melbourne based institutions• Billy Blue College of Design• CATC• APM College of Business and Communication• William Blue College of Hospitality Management• Australian National College of Beauty• Australasian College of Natural Therapies• Jansen Newman InstituteFor information about the scholarships and upcoming open days, go to www.think.edu.au

Interested in nursing? Deakin University offer two scholarships sponsored by Four Points by Sheraton Geelong, which are awarded on the basis of academic merit in VCE to two commencing students of the Bachelor of Nursing degree. For information about eligibility requirements and the application process, go to: www.deakin.edu.au/health/nursing

Will you be the first in your family to go to university? Michael McDowell is a First in Family Ambassador at Deakin University. He is studying a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Commerce (Sport Management). He is available to answer any questions you have about university (no matter how silly they may seem!) via http://deakin-first-in-family.tumblr.com/

Why is the Doctor of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne three years and not two? Their answer: “The three year program allows the curriculum to move beyond core basic level physiotherapy skills and develop more advanced clinical skills in areas such as advanced radiology and pharmacology, leadership and management, and sports medicine to prepare graduates well to practice as primary health practitioners”. To find out more, go to www.physioth.unimelb.edu.au

Faculty of Information Technology International Merit Scholarship: This scholarship is for international students enrolling into an IT degree at Monash University. The scholarship is worth between $5000 - $7000 per year. For more information, go to: www.it.monash.edu/scholarships

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mid year short courses at the Melbourne School of Fashion: courses include- fashion drawing, introduc-tion to fashion business, introduction to fashion styling etc. For information about the short courses, dates and costs, go to http://melbourneschooloffashion.com.au/ The next information session for prospective students will be held Wednesday 19 June at the Melbourne campus, from 6.00pm.

MyDay Policing & Justice Studies, Charles Sturt University: This day will be held Monday 1 July at the Bathurst Campus between 11am – 2pm. You will be able explore their courses in criminal justice and policing and undertake a tour of the campus. To register, go to: http://www.csu.edu.au/go/myday

Do you want to work with animals? Healesville Sanctu-ary and Werribee Open Range Zoo present a full day of activities where you get to work alongside their Zookeepers. Please find below dates• Healesville Sanctuary, Keeper for a Day, Years 7 – 12, July 2, 3, 9, 10• Healesville Sanctuary, Vet for a Day, Years 9 – 12, July 3, 4, 10, 11• Werribee Open Range Zoo, Keeper for a Day, Years 7 – 12, July 2, 4, 8, 10 For more information about each workshop and to book your place, go to: http://www.zoo.org.au/holidays

Open Wednesdays at Holmesglen Institute: You have the opportunity to visit Holmesglen on the third Wednesday of each month. You can learn about courses, pathway programs, short courses, student services and how to apply for courses. For more information and a list of upcoming sessions, go to:http://www.holmesglen.edu.au/showcase/events/open_wednesdays

Passionate about dance? Deakin University is running a three-day short course between Monday 1–Wednes-day 3 July. The course is designed to give prospective students a taste of the dance program at Deakin. Each day, students will take a contemporary dance class, followed by a Choreographic Workshop, reflecting some of the different approaches the course offers. For more information and to register, go to: http://www.deakin.edu.au/arts-ed/courses/short/index.php

Interested in natural therapies? Endeavour College of Natural Health is hosting an Open Day on Sunday 7 July between 10am – 2pm. You will be able to participate in interactive hands on sessions and learning about their courses which include:• Acupuncture• Population Health• Massage (Chinese, • Homeopathy• Nutritional Medicine• Naturopathy• Musculoskeletal Therapy

For more information and to register, go to: http://www.endeavour.edu.au/

Open Wednesdays at Holmesglen Institute: You have the opportunity to visit Holmesglen on the third Wednesday of each month. You can learn about courses, pathway programs, short courses, student services and how to apply for courses. For more information and a list of upcoming sessions, go to http://www.holmesglen.edu.au/showcase/events/open_wednesdays

JUNE EVENTS

• 25: Information Session, University of Technology Sydney, Engineering Undergraduate Courses, www.uts.edu.au

• 19: Information Session, Melbourne School of Fashion, http://melbourneschooloffashion.com.au/

• 25: MyDay Creative Industries, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga Campus, www.csu.edu.au/go/myday

• 25: MyDay Community Health & Nursing, Charles Sturt University, Albury-Wodonga Campus, www.csu.edu.au/go/myday

• 26: JMC Academy, Information Session, Melbourne Campus, http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/

JULY EVENTS

• 30 June – 14 July: Trinity College Young Leaders School, University of Melbourne, www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au/young_leaders

• 1: MyDay Policing & Justice, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, http://www.csu.edu.au/go/myday

• 1 - 3: Dance Short Course, Deakin University, Burwood Campus, http://www.deakin.edu.au/arts-ed/courses/short/index.php • 1 – 12: Arts, Acting & Music Workshops, Victorian College of the Arts and Music, South Melbourne, VCA@commercial.unimelb.edu.au

• 2: Science in the City Lab Tours, RMIT, www.rmit.edu.au/appliedsciences/discover

• 2: Engineering Scholarships Information Session, University of Technology Sydney, www.uts.edu.au

• 2 – 4: Monash Art, Design & Architecture Workshops, Monash University, Caulfield Campus, www.monash.edu/mada/workshops

• 3: Melbourne JD Showcase, Melbourne Law School, http://www.law.unimelb.edu.au/jd/future-students/information-for-school-students

• 5, 8: Workshops, JMC Academy, Melbourne Campus, http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/

• 2, 9: University Experience Days at Australian Catholic University, Ballarat (2), Canberra (9), and Melbourne (9) Campuses, www.acu.edu.au/97108

• 11 – 12: UniExperience, University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus, www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/uniexp

• 24: Parent Information Evening, Deakin University, Burwood Campus, http://www.deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/future-students

Rob Walker - Work & Further Education Coordinator

ACTIVITYREFER TO POLICY THINK & REFLECT CASE STUDY

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Yr 8 Upper Hume SoccerCongratulations to the year 8 girls team who won all four of their matches in Wodonga on Thursday 6th June in the Upper Hume Soccer Competition. The girls started the day off well by beating Marian College 2-0. They then capitalised on their great performance by thrashing Wodonga Middle Years 4-0 which earned them a spot in the final. In a close match, the girls were victorious by narrowly winning 1-0. Well done to Ellie Hourigan, Bianca Mulqueen and Ainslie Bear who were Best on Ground. The team will now go on to compete in the Hume Soccer Competition in term 3. Thanks to Lauren Lee who selected the team and Shannon Murphy and Chris Parsons who coached them on the day.

The year 8 boys also played in the Upper Hume Competition to finish 3rd in the competition with 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses. The boys started the day off well with a win over Wodonga Middle Years, 2-1. Unfortunately the boys early good form did not continue, and they went down 2-1 and 3-0 in their next two matches. The final match of the day saw a tight contest with Marian College which ended in a draw of 2-2. Congratulations to Sebasatian Pasquali, Paul Sanderson, Joe Richards and Matt Jordan who were the stand-out players of the day. Thanks to Rob Spencer and Tom Frawley who coached the team on the day.

Upper Hume FootballAfter three trial days and an inter school practice match, the twenty two Year 7 students representing Galen College were selected. The two games were held at the Barr Reserve against Wodonga Middle Years Campus and Wangaratta High School.

The first match against WMYC was a one sided affair. Galen dominated the first half 8-3-51 to 0-0-0. Lead by the dominant midfield Of Harri Smart, Colby McQuade, Hamish McLeod and Will Creed and ably supported in defence by Harry Allan, Jeffrey Holmes, Lachlan Moore and Cam Nolan, the Galen team dominated all parts of the game. The second half saw Galen run out winners 12-8-80 to 1-1-7. Connor Goodison, Zac Lindsey, Nick Stewart, Tom Young and Michael Cooper played a great second half to secure the playoff place.

The second match against Wangaratta High was the grand final. Both teams were on one win and no losses. The match was played with great intensity and spirit. Oliver Willett, Macauley Murtaugh, Declan Joyce-Lawford and Jack Gerrish moved the ball with speed and precision against their taller High School opponent. While Galen dominated the general play, the High School finished off the quarter with consecutive goals to go in to the break leading 2-0-12 to Galen’s 1-3-9. The second half was a battle of wills, fitness and determination. The ball was moving quickly from one end of the field to the other. However neither team could capitalise with a goal.

Galen crept closer through the efforts of Cooper Matheson-Gray, Cade Gorman and Alex Reeves but could not hit the front. Finally with less than 5 minutes left on the clock and players cramping left, right and centre, Rylan Coonan put himself in a position to mark the ball 20 metres out after some sensational lead up play. With five on the mark and the breeze in his face, Rylan calmly slotted the last score of the game to give Galen victory. The final score was Galen 2-4-16 to WHS 2-0-12.

Thanks to the efforts of all the players both on the day and in the tryouts. Also thank you to our Year 9 helpers Harry Condon, Kieran Mair, Isaac Waite and Will Nolan, as well as Paul Carson and Chris Parsons for their coaching on the day.

CALLING FOR NEW CARD HOLDERSIf you have recently been deemed an eligible beneficiary of a Centrelink pension, allowance or Veterans Affairs (TPI) pensioner, or be a temporary foster parent and the card will be valid on the 15th of July 2013, you will need to complete an EMA form no later than the 2nd of August to receive the second installment of the EMA for 2013.

Payment Amounts for 2013 are: Instalment Two: Year 7: $90 Year 8 – Age 16: $75

*Student year level (or age for ungraded and special school students) will determine the amount payable. Parents of students turning 16 years in 2013 are paid on a pro rata basis. Call into the Galen College Office or call (03) 5721 6322 for an EMA application form and to lodge your application. The closing date for the EMA application forms (for installment two only) to be submitted to the school is 2nd August 2013.

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Words from WellbeingTherese Rodway - Wellbeing & Pastoral Care

RAISING RESILIENT KIDSAll parents have the best of intentions when raising kids. Wanting what is best for kids can cause parents to make decisions that are not always in their (children’s) long-term best interests. To find out more about raising resilient kids, please click on the following link: http://bit.ly/17UeuqW

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

Who’s Who at GalenLeadership Team• Bernard Neal : Principal• Geoff Welch : Deputy Principal—Staff & Students• Darren Hovey : Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning• Gerard Sullivan : Deputy Principal – Catholic Identity• Dom Giannone : Business Manager• Bern Albertson : Professional Development Co-ordinator• Anthony Batters: Daily Organiser• Mick Grogan : Senior School Director• Keith Willett : Middle School Director• Lauren Lee : Junior School Director

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

Members of the Board and Parents Association can be contacted via the office on 035721 6322 or email:admin-enquiry@galen.vic.edu.au

School Board• Father Mike Pullar: Parish Priest• Tony Lane: Board Chair• Bernard Neal: Principal• Max Fletcher: CEO Sandhurst Representative• John Byrne: Parent• Suellen Loki: Parent• Angie Semmens: Parent• Mark Williams: Parent• Darren Hovey: Staff Representative• Elizabeth Holligan: Staff Representative

Parents Association Executive • Allison King: President• Di Crockett: Treasurer• Angie Semmens: Secretary

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

Festival Busker registrations are now openDate: Saturday 19th October 2012

Tine: 11am – 5pmLocation: Dean Street and QEII

Square ALBURY

If you can sing, dance play a musical instru-ment or simply entertain a crowd, then YOU can be part of the 12th annual Applause Festival. Visit the Applause Festival website www.applausefestival.com for all details and to register online.

Fundraising initiativesWe are looking for groups interested in fund-raising by running hands-on, family friendly activities such as:• Picture painting• Paper aeroplane making and flying• Kite building• Juggling ball making• Badge making• Mask making• Craft stalls

If you, or someone you know would like the opportunity to participate in this year’s fes-tival through either Community Fundraising or Festival Busker, Registers are NOW OPEN – Register online today!www.applausefestival.com(click on performer registrations on the front page)

Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of this local, home grown event!

A call to be in Solidarity with those less fortunate in our community

During the month of May and June 2013

Every year The St Vincent de Paul Society amongst many other benevolent organisations

clothe, feed and accommodate the people most vulnerable in our community.

As winter sets in and we feel the cold we are called to be mindful of those who are in need.

The Galen Social Justice Committee invites you

to join with us in contributing blankets and non-perishables

to those in need in the Wangaratta area. Please give generously

any blankets and non-perishable foods. Any offering is most welcome.

Items can be brought to the Galen reception

from week 4 Term 2 (Monday 6th May)

These items will then be donated to the St Vincent de Paul Society and offered at the Solidarity mass at the end of June in thanks giving of your generosity. During Term 2 please

get behind this most essential need during winter.

Are you a past student from Champagnat, St Joseph’s or Galen College? Let us know what you're doing now. To find out more

about Old Collegians, please email:malcolm.webster@galen.vic.edu.au