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CHANEL NEWS
Term 2 — Week 6 —29 May 2020 — VOLUME 53
Dr Susan Bunkum—Principal
The return of all students to school on Monday marked a significant moment in our journey through
the Covid-19 pandemic. I have had conversations with many students this week. The message that
consistently emerged from these conversations was that students had really missed the daily routine,
the company of their friends, and learning in a real, rather than a virtual classroom.
Personally, I experienced school, in the absence of students, to be a lonely and empty place! Several
times during the period of learning from home, I found myself considering the old saying that, “you
don’t know what you have got, until it’s gone”, and realising that much wisdom underpins this adage.
Thus, as we emerge - hopefully forever - from the circumstances which changed the face of schooling
for several weeks, I am convinced more than ever, that education is about much more than course
content alone. That course content is important is a given; however, the context in which content is
delivered – classrooms with students and teachers immersed in conversation, dialogue and
meaningful activity – is critical to student engagement in, and ownership of, their learning. So, it is,
that at the end of this first week of some semblance of normalcy, I thank students, teachers and
parents, for the hard work that has occurred over several weeks of learning from home, and I extend a
warm ‘Welcome back to Chanel’ to all students.
Kind regards,
Susan Bunkum
GOOD NEWS
Kath Hore—Mission & RE Support officer
Parish Contact and Weekly Email Update
During this time of online Masses and social distancing, Fr Andrew has been Please Pray for …
producing a weekly parish update email to keep in contact with parishioners and to
keep everyone in touch with what’s going on in the parish. Unfortunately, the Parish People to continue to be careful and
Centre does not have access to every parishioner’s email address. responsible as restrictions from
Covid-19 are eased.
If you would like to receive Fr Andrew’s email each week, please email him at
ppgladstone@rok.catholic.net.au so that he then has your email address and can Students returning to and settling into
include you and your family on the list. Thank you. school routine.
Year 11 Retreat People in our community who are
The Year 11 Retreat that was scheduled for next week (Week 7) has been postponed unwell or recovering from illness.
to a date later in the term. The retreat will be held at Chanel and will be presented in People in Vanuatu and Bangladesh as
a different format from that of previous years. Further details will be available closer they rebuild their lives and livelihoods
to the retreat time. following recent cyclones.
Australian Marist Solidarity Appeal for Cyclone Recovery in Vanuatu
Australian Marist Solidarity pleads for donations to re-build St Michel Technical
College in Vanuatu. Early in April, Tropical Cyclone Harold devastated much of Praise and Thanks for…
Vanuatu. Tragically, St Michel’s College lost a number of its staff and their family
members, as well as suffering major structural damage to most buildings. With the All people, who are working to ensure
Covid-19 pandemic, it has been very difficult to have foreign aid workers help justice and peace prevail in many
rebuild; however financial support is assisting local people to rebuild their lives and troubled countries.
livelihoods.
The opportunity to move towards
If you wish to donate and support the re-build of St Michel Technical College, please economic and social recovery.
visit and donate through www.australianmaristsolidarity.org.au
The gift of the Indigenous people’s
27 May-3 June – National Reconciliation Week culture and spirituality that enriches all
This week is National Reconciliation Week and the theme, In This Together, Australians.
encourages all individuals, organisations and communities to come together in the The guidance and prayerful support we
spirit of reconciliation. continue to receive from our Church
Australia celebrates NRW from 27 May to 3 June every year as these dates leaders.
commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the 1967
If you have any requests for either of the
Referendum acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the
High Court Mabo decision, respectively. NRW is preceded by National Sorry Day on above prayers, please leave your request at
26 May. the Office.
Importantly, in order to build stronger and more meaningful relationships with our
first nations people., we all need to continue to make reconciliation a reality.
31 May – Pentecost Sunday
The Season of Easter concludes with the Feast of Pentecost. At Pentecost we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles
gathered in the upper room in Jerusalem and this event marks the beginning of the Christian Church. The story of Pentecost is found in
the Acts of the Apostles and tells us that the promise of Jesus was fulfilled. At Pentecost, Jesus’ followers were transformed – their lives
were changed forever. Having received the Holy Spirit these followers of Jesus who had been frightened and hesitant previously, went
out boldly and without fear to preach the message of Jesus.
Recycled Uniform Outlet
The Recycled Uniform ‘Outlet’ is not operating at present, however if you have an urgent need for second hand uniforms, please see
Mrs Hore in Student Services.
Thursday Mass
There will be no Class Masses until further notice; however, Mass is live streamed from St Joseph’s Cathedral, Rockhampton, each day
at 12.00 noon.
FIRST DAY BACK! Return to School Returning to school this week has been exciting for our Chanel students, as they eagerly caught up with their friends. Students have quickly settled back in their clas- ses and the word around the College is, “We have missed our teachers and friends and are so glad to be back at school!”
CHANEL PERSON OF THE YEAR Chanel Person of the Year Those of you following our College calendar will have noted that Tuesday 26th May was Chanel Day, our College Feast Day. An important part of Chanel Day is the announcement of the Chanel Person of the Year. While Chanel Day as we know it cannot happen in 2020, I believe that it is important that the tradition of Chanel Person of the Year continue. Hence, the nomination process and nomination form are included in this newsletter. The closing date for nominations will be Friday 26 June and the announcement of the 2020 Chanel Person of the Year will take place in Term 3.
HPE CURRICULUM
Kerri Lisle— HPE Curriculum Leader, HPE teacher, RE teacher
Year 12 Physical Education
Year 12PE students have been interacting in touch football as part of their final PE unit examining
the different types of energy systems and how they interplay in the sport of Touch Football and
the different touch football positions.
SCIENCE
Jodie Cameron
Science at Chanel College is back in the laboratory, and that means hands-on activities!
Year 7 Science students welcomed the opportunity to engage in some
practical investigations this week.
They have been consolidating their understanding of forces and friction.
Students eagerly participated in these activities that helped them to
thoroughly understand the topics. Next week we look forward to more
investigations about magnetism.
Year 8 Science students returned to the college keen to share information
about the Plant Research Project they have been conducting at home. Their
enthusiasm has been evident in our conversations.
This week Year 8 students have also practised using microscopes to view
some fascinating cells that are part of organ systems which relates to current
learning. Some students found this to be more agreeable than the queasy
feelings experienced when exploring the digestive system.
This week Year 9 Science students have been investigating electricity, sym-
bols used in circuit diagrams, Ohm's Law, and the difference between parallel
and series circuits.
Predictions about the current and voltage that might be observed at points of
different circuits were made. Lively conversations followed that included
students calling on The Law of Conservation of Energy to support their ed-
ucated scientific opinion.
SCIENCE
David Fisser - Science/WH&S Curriculum Leader
Year 12 and Chemistry
Currently, Year 12 Chemistry students are studying Organic Chemistry and part of their studies
while at school, includes building models of various Organic molecules.
Hear Annie Dredge, Siena Linforth and Lucy Devlin show their models of TNT (the explosive), a
C60 Fullerene and the ester, Ethyl Propanoate. The students enjoyed building the different
molecules.
SCIENCE
David Fisser - Science/WH&S Curriculum Leader
National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE NYSF 2021 YEAR 12 PROGRAM!
Year 11 students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) are now
invited to apply for the upcoming Year 12 Program.
For more information and to apply go to www.nysf.edu.au
Applications close June 14.
CAREERS
Leanne Crane—Careers Officer
CONGRATULATONS to Year 12 student Lachlan Blake!
Congratulations Lachlan on the completion
of the Certificate III School Traineeship in
Sports & Recreation with Leisure
Employment, Australia.
Thank you to Lachlan’s employer, Gladstone
Aquatic Centre, for giving Lachlan the
opportunity complete his School Based
Traineeship with them.
This is a wonderful achievement! At the same
time as completing his formal study, Lachlan
also attended the Centre one day a week to
complete this qualification. This qualification
enables Lachlan to work as a Lifeguard.
Lachlan can now further his knowledge within the Aquatic industry and have
valuable skills to be able to 'Save Lives'.
Well done Lachlan!
CAREERS
Leanne Crane—Careers Officer
JCU leading the way in Biodiversity
As part of International Day for Biological Diversity held on Friday 22 May, JCU shined a light on the teaching and research
happening in North Queensland. JCU students and researchers can learn and work in some of the most fascinating places
on Earth. When Sir David Attenborough was asked where his favourite place was on Earth he said,
JCU students develop professional skills while on field trips to the classrooms on the reef, in the rainforest and in the
outback. They can connect with leading researchers who are experts in everything from how climate change will affect
ancient rainforests to how communities can be more sustainable.
Course Spotlight
Classroom on the Reef. Study Marine Science at JCU.
Be inspired by JCU’s living laboratories. Study and learn in state-of-the-art teaching facilities, World Heritage listed Great
Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, tropical wetlands and dry savannahs.CAREERS
Leanne Crane—Careers Officer
Health Webinars and JCU Application-based Programs
Upcoming webinars through James Cook University
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Leanne Crane—Careers Officer
Year 12 Virtual University Experience—James Cook University
Join JCU for this unique university experience.
Experience University virtually as you engage with JCUs courses and academics.
Experience what it is like to be a university student and get a sense as to what life
might be like after high school.
Join JCU for this unique virtual university experience between Tuesday 21 and Friday
24 July.
To register your school, please complete our registration form. https://
www.jcu.edu.au/future-students/schools/virtual-engagement/year-12-university-
experience-school-registration-form
Regis- ter
HereCAREERS
Leanne Crane—Careers Officer
Glencore 2021 Apprenticeships, Emerald
and Mackay NEW
Glencore, one of the world’s largest
Junior Construction Material Testing
natural resource companies, has mechanical and electrical
Assistant, Gladstone NEW
apprenticeships on offer across their Australian Coal Operations,
commencing in January 2021. Construction Sciences is a 900 strong team, located in 52 base
laboratories. Our dynamic team provides Construction Materials
Our Queensland Coal Operations across the Mackay and
Testing, Geotechnical Engineering, Subsurface Utility Engineering
Emerald regional coalfields are offering apprenticeships in
and Environmental Services, in Australia and internationally. Our
Electrical, Metal Fabrication/Mechanical (dual trade), Plant
strength is providing prompt turnarounds of large volumes of
Mechanic/Mechanical (dual trade) or Auto Electrical/Plant
tests, accurately. We are major project specialists.
Mechanic (dual trade).
We are currently looking to recruit Junior CMT Assistant located at
Whilst our Coal Operations in the Hunter Valley and Mudgee
our Gladstone Laboratory. The candidate will be provided with
regions of New South Wales are offering apprenticeships in
technical expertise and will assist with project management,
Electrical, Mechanical (Open Cut / Underground) or Auto-
analysis and reporting.
Electrical.
ABOUT THE ROLE
About our apprenticeships:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Our four-year Apprenticeship Program will allow you to:
Conducting laboratory and field testing of concrete,
Develop skills, experience and knowledge to become a
aggregates and soils
qualified tradesperson
Produce clear and concise field and laboratory records and
Access to onsite and offsite TAFE training
reports
Learn from leaders in their field
Weekend work and overtime may be required
Must will be willing to occasionally travel to remote locations
About you:
If you are an enthusiastic and motivated person with a
ABOUT YOU
commitment to achieve, coupled with a focus on safety, ability to
In order to be successful for this role, you will ideally possess:
work in teams and good communication skills, we would like to
A desire to develop new skills and be enthusiastic about
hear from you!
learning
Be punctual, reliable, conscientious and courteous
Candidates must have completed at least Year 10 by the end of
A reasonable level of mathematics
2020 to be considered. Mature age candidates are welcome to
apply. Basic computer skills
Willing to enrol and complete certificate 3 or 4 in laboratory
Benefits: techniques (we pay)
Earn while you learn Able to comply with our Drug & Alcohol policy
Work alongside highly-skilled tradespeople Manual driver's licence essential
Strong career pathways for your future
*To be considered please indicate in your application/cover letter
How to apply that you hold a manual drivers licence.
You will be asked to upload your cover letter, resume and copies
of the last two (2) years of School reports, TAFE or University https://www.seek.com.au/job/41365520?
results or evidence of work related training (for mature age type=standard#searchRequestToken=44a9837b-44c7-4b8a-8dd7-
candidates). You will be informed of your progress throughout the 324520e31b2a
selection process.
Applications Close online Sunday 21 June 2020.
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guage=1CAREERS
Leanne Crane—Careers Officer
Carpentry Apprenticeship, Busy At Work, Glad-
ADF GAP Year commencing 2021 stone NEW
There's still time for students to apply for an ADF Gap This employer supplies a professional , licensed
Year, but they’ll need to apply soon so they don't miss Building service for all renovation and repairs .
out on their preference. Specialist in decks and all things Carpentry , with more
The valuable work and life lessons gained during an than 25 years experience in construction and design .
ADF Gap Year are transferable and will give your Servicing Gladstone and surrounding areas .
students confidence in their future career paths. They They require a 1st year Carpentry Apprentice to
can get real engineering experience, discover their complete a Cert III in Carpentry
leadership potential as an officer, or find passion in an
administration role. A candidate local to the Gladstone area who is reliable,
punctual, has good communication skills, strong work
While ADF Gap Year roles initially involve only a ethic, Fit and mentally capable. Drivers Licence,
12-month commitment, it could be the beginning of a essential own vehicle.
long and stable career in the ADF.
You must have a genuine interest in the trade and be
Students who take part in the ADF Gap Year program: capable of a hard days work (continuously lifting 25 kg
Enjoy a great salary package plus free healthcare through out the day ) Having some work experience
Gain valuable skills and work experience would be a strong advantage.
Have job security and stability Position is Monday to Friday with some overtime
Live a varied, active and healthy lifestyle required
Make friends with like-minded people
Have the opportunity to see more of Australia https://apprenticeshipcentral.com.au/
apprenticeship/vacancies/17177/6469/
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Leanne Crane—Careers Officer
Unearth Your Potential
Applications for the 2021 intake open 8th June 2020
Every day, thousands of people come to work at Hastings Deering and every time they walk
through our doors, we want them to know how valued they are.
An apprenticeship with Hastings Deering is more than a training program. It’s an opportunity to
learn from the best in the business in our state-of-the-art facilities.
With a network across Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and
New Caledonia, Hastings Deering offers extensive career opportunities in a variety of fields.
At the completion of their apprenticeship, our apprentices receive a nationally recognised trade
qualification.
Working with world-class Caterpillar machinery, our apprentices learn about the repair, servicing
and maintenance of a massive range of equipment, engines and power systems.
Opportunities can include:
Auto Electrician
Boilermaker
Diesel Fitter
Engine Reconditioner
Mechanical Fitter
Follow us on social media to stay up to date with our 2021 Apprentice Intake.ROUND ONE ENROLMENTS
NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK &
NATIONAL SORRY DAY
NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK - 27 May - 3 June 2020
This year’s theme - In This Together encourages all
individuals, organisations and communities to come
together in the spirit of reconciliation. Importantly,
we all need to continue to make reconciliation a
reality, in order to build stronger and more
meaningful relationships with our First Nations People.
Each year at Chanel College, Marcellin 1 PC Group, leads the school in a prayer
service which acknowledges the realities of our history and encourages us to work
together to build a community where equality and respect will flourish among all
cultures.
NATIONAL SORRY DAY—26 May 2020
National Sorry Day, is held on May 26 each year.
This day gives people the chance to come together and
share the steps towards healing for the Stolen
Generations, the Indigenous Australians who were
forcibly removed from their families and communities.
At Chanel College we acknowledge the survivors' stories, advocate for the Journey of
Healing and support a just settlement for them. National Sorry Day is an important
part of healing.
More about National Sorry Day at Reconciliation Australia https://bit.ly/2K8XeaDSTUDENT TRAVEL REBATES
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