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Term 1 2021 your pathway to success From the Principal Marden Matters 30%), with 109 A+ scores that included 27 learning goals in readiness for Term 2. I am A+ with Merit achievements. The College also privileged to lead Marden Senior College and saw significant success in VET through our look forward to working in partnership with all Registered Training Organisation. These are members of the community. outstanding results and sincere congratulations to all students and their families. These Nikki Kotrotsos results are testament to the broad range of Principal opportunities and diverse learning programs available to our students and the dedication and expertise of our teachers. It is a priority of our college to continue to strive to further improve student outcomes and provide high quality learning differentiated to individual needs to support SACE success. It has been a very busy and productive term Welcome to the 2021 school year. On behalf of with a broad range of programs and events Marden Senior College, I extend a very warm designed to support students to develop the welcome to our continuing and new students capabilities to be successful learners and and families. Marden is acknowledged as a high performing innovative college that responsible and caring citizens. Student led activities promoting the importance of Harmony Governing Council champions equity and success for all students. Day and National Day of Action Against As the new Principal I have appreciated the Bullying and Violence were well received and Vacancies exist for parents to join the friendly welcome from staff and students. supported by all. The SGA members have also Governing Council. Further information is been very active and have developed an action available from our website under the ‘Students The 2021 Executive Team, Michelle Cordera, plan, established a partnership with the City of and Community’ tab. Simon Critchley, Robyn Hearl and Corina Norwood, Payneham & St Peters and attended Fielding have assisted me to settle into the role. I would also like to acknowledge Stephen Governing Council meetings and much more. The recently held MSC Photographic Fringe Principal Tours Inglis, Principal for the last 6 years for his Exhibition showcased the unique talents of leadership and commitment to the college. our students to the wider community. There We currently have two principal tours are many opportunities on offer at Marden and scheduled for 2021: The school year has begun in a focussed I encourage all students to become involved • 12 May - 9.30am & 4.30pm and purposeful manner. Overall, we are very in the co-curricular programs, activities and • 1 September - 9.30am & 4.30pm pleased with the tone of the college and the events throughout the school year. Visit msc.sa.edu.au/tours for more info and manner in which students have positively bookings. settled into their routines and engaged with Term 1 Student Reports are now available their teachers, peers, and learning. As a college we will continue to refer to our motto, online via Daymap and the parent-teacher evening will take place on Thursday 6 May from Special Mention ‘Your Pathway to Success” underpinned by our 4 to 8pm. Parent-Teacher interviews provide values of Excellence, Respectful Relationships an important and timely opportunity for parents/ Congratulations to ex MSC student Salomon and Diversity to facilitate a high performing caregivers, students and teachers to meet to Mobutu who has been successful in winning a specialist senior secondary college and discuss strategies to improve student learning Playford Trust Mining & Petroleum Engineering learning community. outcomes and SACE success. We look forward Scholarship worth $20k! to meeting you on the night to discuss your Marden prides itself on excellence and our student’s academic progress. Please visit the 2020 results and university preference school’s website for information and booking outcomes support this. An impressive 50% interviews. All students are encouraged to of Stage 2 MSC students achieved a grade speak with their teachers and their mentor in the A band (compared to the state mean of about their progress to date and to revisit their
Careers Information School Fees Keep up-to-date with the latest in Friendly reminder: outstanding invoices for fees are now overdue. careers Please contact finance@msc.sa.edu.au ASAP to discuss payment options such as: Study Work Grow is still operating and bringing • Apply for School Card online. The 2021 School Card scheme offers financial assistance with you the latest career news weekly. school fees based on income limits each year. Useful careers information can be sent directly • Pay fees by instalments – Signed Agreement form required. to you by becoming a member of “Work Study Grow”. This site is packed full of useful career MSC Bookroom information and you’d typically have to pay $60 for a subscription but membership is completely free for a student at Marden Senior LET’S TALK! College. The School of Languages invites South Australian senior secondary students of Chinese, French, 1. Log on to: www.StudyWorkGrow.com.au German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese or Spanish to register for the Let’s Talk! holiday program in 2. Go to student tab and enter details April 2021. Tickets available at: www.ticketebo.com.au/letstalk 3. Enter the School Code: marden19 WHEN? Thursday 15 April and Friday 16 April 2021 from 10.00am-3.30pm WHERE? School of Languages, 255 Torrens Road, West Croydon The My Future website is another great place HOW MUCH? $10 per student per day; School Card/Health Care Card Holders: FREE to explore career options and job prospects. The program will offer highly interactive language/cultural experiences with the aim of improving www.myfuture.edu.au students’ oral proficiency. Groups will be capped at 12 students per class so get in early! ADELAIDE CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT EXPO 2021 The Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo Beeswax Wraps Workshop has been South Australia’s leading careers, education, training and employment event On Friday of Week 5, our Stage 1 & 2 Environmental Action class, had an since its inception in 2005. Comprising of an in-class workshop, creating 'Beeswax Wraps', a reusable wrap that is an eco-friendly alternative exhibition, seminars, interactive features and to regular plastic cling wraps, and other single-use packaging. career advice hubs, the event brings together the State’s best education and training We made the wraps by grating a block of beeswax and spreading it evenly on our chosen 100% organisations, and employers with students, cotton cloths that were provided to us. The cloths were covered with baking paper and a regular graduates and career changers. clothing iron was used to melt the beeswax. Once this was completed, the baking paper was peeled away from the cloth and allowed to cool. We were able to take these home to use, until The dedicated day for Senior High School they were not longer effective. At which point we were told they could be composted, instead of leavers is Friday, while Saturday generally thrown away in the rubbish bin as you would do with plastic cling wrap, reducing the waste that attracts University graduates, the adult general we produce as a result. public, mature age students and people looking to re-skill. Neneh Kenny, Stage 2 Environmental Action Student The Expo is packed with free advice, you can… • talk with over 80 training organisations & employers • gain free career advice from employment options • learn how to write a winning resume at free workshops • experience the daily career seminars • enjoy the interactive displays. Put simply, The Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo is the leading event to inform and educate visitors about real career pathways and opportunities. Adelaide Showground, Goodwood Road Friday 7 May, 9am – 3pm Saturday 8 May, 10am – 4pm FREE ADMISSION More information is available at: http://careersemploymentexpo.com.au/ Adelaide.html
Library News SACE Merit Ceremony This year as the SACE Merit ceremony was held as a physical COVID safe event over three days from Monday 1 February to Wednesday 3 February. To facilitate a safe event only merit winners and parent/ caregivers received invitations. However Marden Senior College proudly extends our congratulations to our Merit Winners: Student Subject Grade BAILY, Lucinda Workplace Practices A+ Merit BIJU, Christine Health A+ Merit BIJU, Christine Women's Studies A+ Merit CHAGGAR, Viraj Chemistry A+ Merit DIMITRIOUS, Panayiota Integrated Learning A A+ Merit DONGAS, Georgia General Mathematics A+ Merit FEWSTER, Annie Women's Studies A+ Merit GOLDING, Cameron Workplace Practices A+ Merit It is near the end of the term and the mood in the library changes, as GRIFFITHS, Cloe Workplace Practices A+ Merit students get serious about the task in front of them. Remember it is not HARTELL, Charlotte Psychology A+ Merit the situation that is the real issue, it is how we respond to the situation JOSE, Anna Maria General Mathematics A+ Merit that is important. Often we feel like giving up, but I encourage you to KATSABIS, Joanna Workplace Practices A+ Merit have one more try. There are so many teachers at Marden who are KHAN, Doha Workplace Practices A+ Merit willing to help students succeed. The library team are also keen to equip LOMBARD, Cara Chemistry A+ Merit you for success. In the library, we are constantly updating our digital LUSCOMBE, Harvey Workplace Practices A+ Merit resources and always thinking of new ways to showcase our collection, NAVARATNE, Devnie Integrated Learning A A+ Merit so that all students have access to resources. NGO, Bao Nhi Communication A+ Merit and the Community Our speciality is helping students with research. We have oodles of NICHOLLS, Samuel General Mathematics A+ Merit information at our fingertips and we are more than happy to help you RICHES, Kaylee Workplace Practices A+ Merit find the information you need. Many times the task seems so huge RUSSELL, Harry Workplace Practices A+ Merit that you don’t know how to break it down to be able to even start. Rest SEPPELT, Grace Workplace Practices A+ Merit assured that there is always a teacher librarian on duty, so never feel like SINGH, Yuvraj Accounting A+ Merit you have to sit in that stuck place. Come and visit us in the library and SINGH, Yuvraj General Mathematics A+ Merit we can (hopefully) inspire you and get you motivated to complete the TALLENT, Olivia Ancient Studies A+ Merit task you have to do. So don’t give up, give it one more try… TUTEJA, Ravneet General Mathematics A+ Merit VILLANI, Isabella Integrated Learning A A+ Merit Zoe Elliott, Library Manager WONG, Jonathan Workplace Practices A+ Merit Student Government Association Youth Leadership Conference It’s only been 8 weeks but Marden’s Student Government Association has already accomplished good things for our school’s community and our future community leaders. Term 1 has created a fantastic starting base for the SGA to help us develop a better college for all. So far, we have established a presence at the Governing Council advocating for student voice, and have organised senior jumpers and community events such as the Harmony Day barbecue. We look forward to working with bodies such as the Norwood, Payneham and St Peters Council to develop programmes such as a “Dungeons and On March 1st, two members of the SGA attended the Secondary Youth Dragons” after school group, and other youth programs. We’re looking Leadership Conference run by Youth Leadership Academy Australia at forward to a great year with all of you! the Adelaide Convention Centre. The conference featured three different speakers, with focus on three broad concepts: That becoming a good leader begins with being a good person, that opportunities can lead anywhere, and that it's important to keep your own mental and emotional health in mind even as you work to help others. The day was both entertaining and very informative, with a turnout of hundreds of students from many schools across South Australia.
National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence & Harmony Day On Thursday March 18 Marden Senior College The students then received feedback on their celebrated Harmony Day and the National Day activities to assist them writing a reflection of Action Against Bullying & Violence. The SGA for their collaborative initiative task which organised a free BBQ for all staff and students. will go towards their SACE results in Health & Wellbeing. This year the Stage 2 Health & Wellbeing students worked in groups to plan, create As a college community it was great to see and implement a range of interactive health staff and students actively getting involved in promotion activities. Students surveyed all the activities adolescents on a range of health issues prior to the day. The students then designed activities to improve health outcomes for these issues. Activities included cultural awareness, improving self-esteem, mindful colouring, decorating rocks, spreading kindness and many more.
KESAB Excursion During Term 1, the Stage 1 Environmental Action class went on an excursion to the KESAB (Keep South Australia Beautiful) Education Centre. On the excursion, students were initially taken on a tour of Integrated Waste Services and the Electronic Recycling Australia centre, followed by a range of hands-on activities about recycling at the KESAB Education Centre itself. Students explored what happens to waste materials that are thrown away and how they are processed to achieve the best outcomes. They also learned about the value of recycling and the impact of not doing so on the environment. Oanh Luong Stage 1 & 2 Environment Action Teacher Table Tennis Tournament Programming & Mentoring The 2021 Knockout Table Tennis tournament A reminder to keep an eye out for more Student Programming at MSC started on Wednesday 3 March in front of Lunchtime activities including the Chess Stage 1 students began the year with a the cafeteria. Over 15 players entered in the tournament. Also there are activities available presentation by the Metropolitan Fire Service Mixed Knockout format. The contestants were to borrow including Finska and Giant Jenga. (RAP) on Wednesday February 10. It was bundled out over the next 3 weeks until there powerful and confronting, aimed at targeting were two players left. Cydney Crumbie and If you have any suggestions for a lunchtime licence aged drivers and road users in safety/ Ayush Chauhan activity please contact Graeme in the balcony road awareness. office. They witnessed the consequences of bad In a hard fought game Cydney came out on top decision making through video clips based on 2 sets to 0. Despite the score line the game Graeme Hudson real incidents and a guest speaker who has was very close with some excellent rallies. (on behalf of the Lunchtime Activities Group) personally experienced trauma through road Both sets could have gone either way with use. some quality stroke play on display from both Other programs have been earmarked players. for different student groups as the year Both players won themselves a $10 cafeteria progresses. However, student input will be a voucher . valuable aspect to inform this process and will initially be actioned through the SGA. Mentoring at MSC The mentoring program is a significant aspect of the College. Every student under the age of 21 has been allocated a mentor who will meet with them to establish and implement the following: • learning goals • catch ups to discuss any other issues • a contact for families • a review of progress • a supportive connection between staff and students. The mentoring model is individualised and dynamic to meet the needs of students at any one time. Rachel Moore, Student Wellbeing Leader
Cert II in Construction Pathways From the Pastoral Care Worker This year is the second year that MSC has hosted the Certificate II A friend of mine has a really nice boat. He invited me out on it a few years in Construction Pathways VET course offered by RTO Carey Training. ago and by necessity I was seated looking back toward stern. Similarly, Students from a range of secondary schools in the East, including MSC when I rowed for my school a long time ago now; at our rowing camps students come here to undertake this innovative, engaging course. in Murray Bridge in January, to develop our skill and stamina, we would Students work on live works programs around the school to develop row from Murray Bridge to Tailem Bend. This was a very long row. By its valuable skills including concreting, paving, earth moving, carpentry, nature, rowing requires you to sit with your back to the direction you are using power tools, and undergo additional programs such as White Card going. Over several hours our coach, comfortable in the powered boat, and an Excavation course. would shout’ “You are very close, just around the next bend.” Seeing This year the students are investigating the possibility of constructing where we had been, there never seemed to be a bend! This bend in the benches, a pergola, and doing some tiling and concreting of paths. river is so big it has a name – Tailem Bend. The bend is huge. Likewise, Last year several students gained apprenticeships after completing the in my friend’s boat, watching the wake left behind and the diminishing VET course including one who gained a civil construction apprenticeship view of the shoreline seemed inconsequential. with the City of Adelaide, and others with a prominent builder and a commercial furnishings manufacturer. After a time, our coach allowed us a break and of course the first thing to do is turn around to see where you are. The view was in retrospect Heather Thomas fantastic, but it did demonstrate how miniscule our boat was in this RTO, VET and Innovative Programs Senior Leader huge bend. But we could see the township in the distance – another two hours rowing. When I turned around to see where I was in my friend’s boat, I was amazed to discover we were closer to the other side of the Gulf than we were to Adelaide. Stansbury on the Yorke Peninsula was quite close – maybe 20 minutes away. My head was still ‘in Adelaide’ but I was delightfully surprised to see we were amongst Stansbury boats – not Adelaide ones! Too often when get into a routine, our focus - rightly, is on what we are doing, how we are doing it and sometimes how hard it is. We look backwards and perhaps feel we are not getting anywhere, despite our efforts. Our head remains in the moment (‘in Adelaide waters…’). We feel anxious, worried and for some of us our motivation wanes – we become less enthused. Our progress seems inconsequential. With the end of Daylight Saving too, we are forced to acknowledge, “Winter is Paper Plane Contest coming,” with all the sense of foreboding that might provoke. Adjust your view. Instead of looking backwards and reflecting on that, The 2021 Paper Plane contest took place Week 3 Tuesday lunchtime look forward and realise that huge progress has been made. Some with over 20 participants. Congratulations to Ayush Chauhan along with assignments and grades are done! Time has flown, Easter has come Abby Phayer and Ruby Allard for winning the title. Abby and Ruby put in and gone and Term 1 Break is upon us already. Wow some of us might a team effort. For their efforts the students won a $10 voucher for use think. Others might have that same foreboding of Winter coming. at DJ’s Cafeteria. Keep an eye out for more lunchtime activities over the coming weeks. If you have an idea for an activity let Graeme Hudson “Winter is coming” in Game of Thrones is as much a message to prepare know. as it is a warning. In saying it, it is affording us the opportunity to think how far we have come and, to look forward to see we still have a journey – maybe ‘two hours rowing’ – but we have the opportunity to reflect on where we have been, where we are and to prepare for what we must do. Do not therefore be anxious or worried, rather celebrate the opportunity to be prepared and move onward and upward. Say to yourself; “Based upon the journey thus far, I need to…. I can get support from…” Yes, we might have ‘two hours to row;’ yes, we might be in stranger waters; yes, there are challenges ahead but, we have opportunity to prepare, adjust, seek support and move onward with confidence, not fear, with enthusiasm, not worry. Look how far we have come in a blink. But first, as our coach said all those years ago…. “Ok folks have a break.” Tim Wells
SACE Matters SACE Student Registration Slips Enrolled in VET outside of Marden? The SACE student registration slip process, where students provide If you are enrolled in a VET course outside of Marden, provide the up to date information to the SACE Board, has changed from paper to following information by email to Mpotiris@msc.sa.edu.au or in-person online. Paper registration slips will no longer be sent to schools. to student services: • full name of course attending This process must now be done through Students Online. • level of course • national accreditation number of course It's very intuitive and easy-to-use, allowing for the collection of students' • name of Registered Training Organisation providing the training sharing preferences and background information and for checking • location of the training. enrolments. Additionally, as you complete ‘Units of Competency’ or completed For students new to the SACE: certificates, the transcript or certificate of completion must be presented to Student Services so that these units or certificates can be entered into 1. Students watch this video (www.youtube.com/ the SACE Board’s Schools Online by the college before 22 November, watch?v=7P0Fs7S8e24) explaining what they need to do, including 2021. becoming familiar with the rules of the SACE, setting their sharing If units of competency or completed certificates are not entered in preferences (eg. SATAC permissions), and providing background schools online by the cut-off date, your SACE completion or ATAR information. achievement may be at risk. 2. Log into Students Online (https://apps.sace.sa.edu.au/students- online/login.do). Questions about SACE? 3. Log in by entering your SACE Registration number. This should be If you require further information or have any questions visit Student on your timetable and is 6 numbers and 1 letter. If you are unsure services or call Marden Senior College on (08) 8366 2800 between of your SACE number, contact Marden Senior College’s Student 8.30am and 4.30pm or email me at bdimmell@msc.sa.edu.au . Services. 4. If you are logging in for the first time, your PIN is your day and Brennan Dimmell month of birth: Eg, 7 of November is 0711. SACE Coordinator 5. You will be prompted to change your password. 6. Update your details as requested. SACE Information For existing SACE students: Year 11 Year 12 1. Students should watch the video (www.youtube.com/ Year 11 is when most students begin a full year of SACE study. Like Year 11, students choose subjects and courses from a range of watch?v=7P0Fs7S8e24). Students can choose from a range of Stage 1 subjects offered, as well as VET courses and other options. Stage 2 subjects offered. At Stage 2, 70 percent of assessment tasks (reports, tests, 2. Log into Students Online (https://apps.sace.sa.edu.au/students- In Stage 1, all your assessment tasks (reports, presentations, etc.) will be marked by the student’s teachers. presentations, etc.) will be marked by the student’s teachers and checked by moderators outside the school. This ensures that online/login.do) to update their user accounts, including setting a There are two compulsory requirements for the SACE that students marking is consistent across schools. stronger password for their account than the previous four-digit usually do at Stage 1; a full-year of an English subject, and at least a The remaining 30 percent will be assessed outside school. These semester of Mathematics. They will need to get a C grade or better assessments could take the form of examinations, performances or in both. Assessments in these two areas are marked by teachers and code (PIN). investigations. checked by moderators outside the school to ensure that grades are There is one compulsory subject in Year 12, the Research Project. It is consistent across schools. 3. Update your details as requested. These Maths and English requirements highlight the importance of a one-semester (10-credit) subject that gives students the chance to research something they are interested in. graduating from school with literacy and numeracy skills. Please note, students will be prompted to update their password the next Credits Putting it another way time they log into Students Online if they have not done so previously. Credits are like the building blocks of the SACE. Students need to achieve 200 credits to get the certificate. This table shows you how many credits you need at each stage to meet the 200-credit requirement. The compulsory parts of the SACE make up 50 credits; 10 credits for There is also a useful online tool to help you plan your SACE in If you have any issues accessing Students Online, contact the SACE the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of English, 10 credits of Maths, Students Online (sace.sa.edu.au/students-online). and 10 credits for the Research Project. If you need more help understanding how it all works, talk to your Board on the details below: Students also need at least 60 credits of Stage 2 subjects. Students can choose the subjects, but they have to be worth at least 60 credits teachers or the SACE coordinator. You can also find useful information on the SACE website, click on Email: askSACE@sa.gov.au in total. Students must achieve a C– grade or better in the 60 credits of their the link for ‘Students and Families’ on the homepage. Phone: +61 8 8115 4712 from 8.30am to 5pm (Australian Central Stage 2 subjects, and the 10 credits for the Research Project, to achieve their SACE. Requirements Year 10 Credits Daylight Time) Monday to Friday Students will need to achieve at least a C grade for the Stage 1 Personal Learning Plan 10 Freecall for SA country students: 1800 652 230 compulsory subjects of PLP, English and Maths. Year 11 (Stage 1) or Year 12 (Stage 2) Literacy (from a range of English subjects and courses) 20 Numeracy (from a range of mathematics subjects and courses) 10 Grades Year 12 (Stage 2) In the SACE, you get a grade for every subject. At Stage 1, the top Research Project 10 grade is A and the lowest is E. At Stage 2, the top grade is A+ and Other Stage 2 subjects and courses* 60 or more the lowest is E–. Year 11 or 12 (Stages 1 or 2) Other subjects and courses of the student’s choice up to 90 VET Total 200 Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses will also contribute *Many students will complete subjects or courses worth more than to SACE completion. Check each course for possible SACE credits. 70 credits at Stage 2 (usually 80 or 90) SACE Planner Stage 1 Stage 1 or 2 Stage 2 English Maths Research English PLP Project Information from the SACE Board of South Australia www.msc.sa.edu.au
AEU Jean Pavy Award RAA Car Care Workshop On 4 March, 2021, the Marden Senior College Stage 1 Life Skills participated in an RAA principal Nikki Kotrotsos and I were invited to sponsored Car Care workshop this term where the AEU Jean Pavy presentation. Two of our they learnt about general car maintenance 2020 students, Annie Fewster and Christine such as checking the oil, coolant and water Biju, were the recipients of the 2021 Jean levels in the car. They also learnt how to Pavy Award, presented by the AEU (SA Branch). change a car tyre safely and even got to have These two students achieved Merits in Stage 2 a go at changing one, learning first hand that Women's Studies in 2020. those tyres are much heavier than they first seemed! This is the second year in a row (in recent Oanh Luong history) when a Marden student has achieved Stage 1 Life Skills Teacher the award. Unfortunately, last year due to Covid we were unable to celebrate Charlotte Farmer’s achievement. Annie was at the ceremony although Christine couldn’t attend due to her interstate University commitments. Both girls worked hard and were worthy recipients. We celebrated and toasted their achievement and wish them all the best with their University studies in Medicine and Dentistry. Pene Robertson Politics, Power and People Class Visit On Wednesday 17 February former Marden student Sam Diprose came to talk to the class about his political career and career pathways for Stage 2 Politics students. Sam studied Stage 2 Australian and International Politics at Marden Senior College in 2017 and last year completed a joint Economics and Commerce Degree at Adelaide University and is currently studying a Graduate Certificate in Public Policy at Flinders University. Currently Sam is the Campaign Coordinator of the Liberal Party of Australia (South Australian Division) and has worked as a Parliamentary, Cabinet and Business Officer for the Office of the Minister for Child Protection in the South Australian Parliament. Sam has also worked as a Research Assistant and Campaign Analyst for the Premier of South Australia Steven Marshall. Sam gave practical advice to students on the most effective and practical ways to be involved in influencing political decisions and becoming involved in political parties of all persuasions. Students were able to ask him questions on political issues as well as advice on how to become actively involved in politics and seek a career in both politics and government. Sam has also made himself available for students to contact him for further help in their studies and is helping the school with organising potential class visits from both the Federal and State local MP’s, James Stevens, Member for Sturt and Premier Steven Marshall, Member for Dunstan. Noel Beard
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