Term 2 - 30 April Principal's Reflection - Joanne Rock - FCJ College Benalla
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2021
Term 2 - 30 April
Principal’s Reflection - Joanne Rock
I hope you all enjoyed the Easter break and
return to the new term full of energy and
enthusiasm. After such a busy Term 1, it was
a well-earned break for everyone. It was a
lovely sight to see all of our students return
looking happy and relaxed, ready to get into
all the different activities Term 2 has to offer.
The lovely autumn weather is a joy at the mo-
ment, making outside activities especially enjoyable.
Our Parent/Teacher interviews rounded off Term 1 nicely, with
many productive discussions had. The importance of the par-
ent/school partnership cannot be overstated – when school and
home work together in a collaborative and positive way, the
benefits to the student is enormous. I hope the blended format
of face to face and remote interviews worked well for you,
in spite of the technical hitch at the very start of the remote
interviews caused by an unnoticed upgrade of our SIMON soft-
ware. Thank you to the parents who alerted us to this, and for
your patience whilst we got things back on track. The ability to
offer both formats allows for more flexibility and convenience
for parents, hopefully translating to more engagement, more
conversations and more improvement.
Our students proudly represented the College at ANZAC Day
services held in Benalla, Euroa and Mansfield last week by lay-
ing a wreath on our behalf. Lily Cooke also took part in the
dawn ANZAC service in Benalla by reading the poem, ‘We
not comply and do not have a note from home explaining the
Shall Keep the Faith’. As a college community, we came to-
issue and when it will be fixed. If you are unsure of any uniform
gether earlier this week to reflect on the sacrifice of so many in
regulation, it is clearly stated later in this newsletter, and is in
conflicts around the world over the last 100+ years, not to glo-
the Student Diary, so please make use of this information when
rify war, but to pray for all victims of war, and those Australians
addressing this issue with your child.
who have willingly or otherwise undertaken warfare to protect
our freedom and sovereignty.
If the first two weeks of the term are anything to go by, this
term is set to fly by with a mere blink of an eye! Well done to
I continue to ask staff to
all the students and staff for being so engaged and involved in
be vigilant with regard
a range of activities that combine to make the rich tapestry of
to how our students wear
educational experiences at FCJ College.
the College uniform and
seek your support with
Clearly, there is much to look forward to at FCJ College over
this from the home front.
the coming term!
How a student wears
their uniform reflects on
Joanne Rock
them and their school
Principal
community. All students
should be wearing the
Winter uniform from
Friday 30 April – to-
day, as it is school pho-
to day. Students will be
challenged and parents
contacted if students do
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Calendar Private Music Tuition @ FCJ
5
MAY
Year 7 Welcome Evening
Sue Ciantar
MMusStud,
6 FCJ College Cross Country Dip MusT, ATMusA, Dip Biochem
6-7 U1OES Abseiling Trip
11-13
25
NAPLAN Testing
Southern Ranges Round Robin 2 Piano Teacher
31 Southern Ranges Cross Country in Yea
Piano lessons for all ages.
JUNE Enquiries welcome.
1 Full School Assembly
9 General Achievement Test (GAT) Telephone: 0418 320 472
14 STUDENT FREE DAY - Queen’s Birthday Email: mscian@me.com
18 STUDENT FREE DAY
24 Final Day Term 2
UNIFORM SHOP
25 STUDENT FREE DAY
Open Hours
Euroa Cattle Show
Wednesdays
Nate Margrie (Yr 7) showing his Lowline heifer 1:00 - 4:00 PM
at the Euroa Cattle Show.
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Year 12 History: Revolutions The Year 12 History: Revolutions class this week shared a French luncheon. Each student was assigned an influential person of the revolution and we discussed who could and would sit next to each other at a dinner party! admin@fcjbenalla.catholic.edu.au 36 ARUNDEL ST BENALLA enquiries: 5762 1222
Reflection - Year 7 Art Gallery Excursion
On Thursday 22 April, we went on an excursion to the Benalla Art Gallery,
which was honestly pretty fun! We had a tour guide named Shanley who was
a Curator and Educational Officer at the Gallery.
I’ve always been interested in the inspiration behind artworks and how the
image came into mind, so this really had me thinking! Some of us even got to
go into the back room where most of the 1500 artworks at the gallery are kept!
Overall, it was a really interesting experience, and it was great to learn about
the history of the Gallery and Benalla itself. Thanks Ms Hayes!
- Solomon Birthisel
Year 10 Debate
Year 10Y held their debate this week. The topic was “Being famous is good.”
Chairperson: Georgia O’Brien
Timer: Poppy Seja
Affirmative Team: Ethan Scipione
Amelie Maslan
Meggan Thompson
Negative Team: Billie-Anne Mitchell
Riley Woolley
Danica Meyer
Both teams prepared very thoroughly and followed the pro-
tocols of formal debating, which we have been learning about
in our unit on Persuasive Language. The level of logical argu-
ment was very high, as was the strong rebuttals that both teams formulated. Students learned about the
importance of teamwork in debating, as well as the need to think on your feet and present confidently
through the spoken word and body language.
The debate was narrowly won by the negative team. Best speaker of the debate was Danica Meyer.
We look forward to more debates and are making plans to begin a Debating Club at FCJ College.
Ms Nerida Fletcher (English Teacher)
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Farewell Jan Morgan State Junior Lawn Bowls
Welcome readers
to the School
Sport Victoria
Secondary Junior
Bowls State Fi-
nals for 2021 at
the sunny Club
Sunbury. Many
of the state’s
top junior lawn
bowl athletes
are amongst the
schools repre-
sented who have
made it through
to see who will
take out the
prestigious title
of State Cham-
pion. We have
been greeted by a standout list of teams but
nothing compared to our sensational team of
Maddison Marin, Zander Newham and leading
the team, Skipper Koby Cromie.
Intermediate Boys Volleyball Today’s round robin format is the best of 7
ends or 40 minutes, whichever comes first.
The team consisting of Miller, Dan, Jack, Semi finals and finals are best of 10 ends.
Zack, Thomas Biggs, Jamahl, Jeron and
Thomas Riley only lost one game to the FCJ College made it through the round robin
eventual winners. and semis undefeated and met Kyabram P-12’s
top Junior team in the final. Kyabram had
2 state representatives in their team. They
The boys can be proud of their improve- defeated the team in the round robin so we
ment over the course of the tournament knew we had a chance against them in the
and justifiably placed 2nd overall. final.
Well done gentlemen! The final went all the way to the end of round
10, ending up tied on points. An extra end was
needed to find the state champion.
Mark Chynoweth
Sports Coordinator FCJ College ended the day as the RUNNERS
UP for the 2021 School Sport Victoria Second-
ary Junior Bowls State Finals.
It was a long day in the end for the team.
Leaving home just before 7am and not return-
ing back until 6.30pm but I must commend
Maddie, Zander and Koby on the great sports-
manship they displayed throughout the day.
They represented FCJ College with pride and
dignity. Well done, you should all be proud of
what you achieved together.
Ant Newham
Learning Support Officer
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VCAL Numeracy As part of the VCAL numeracy course, students are completing a new course to FCJ College called VCE Founda- tion Mathematics Units 1 and 2. This is a VCAA approved course where students learn key knowledge and skills in a practical context. In Term One, students learned about Shape, Space and Design through investigating the particular shapes and designs in the new Multipurpose Hall. This practical element was complemented with theoretical skills and making 2D and 3D models of polygons and prisms out of various materials. In Term Two, the Area of Study is Patterns and Number where students are learning about key Financial Skills for a young person entering into the world beyond secondary schooling. Our fist key speaker was FCJ College Business Manager Mark McDonald who focused on Taxation. Mr McDonald spoke initially about entering the workforce, the importance of having a job and the satisfaction it provides to one’s wellbeing and family, the purpose of taxation and the important contribution each person makes to maintaining and sustaining a community, personal taxation, pensions and superannuation. Grayson Kirk thanked Mr McDonald on behalf of the class and welcomed him back for further questions as the term progressed. Future speakers will include representatives from Bendigo Bank, past students talking through budgeting and living out of home and members of the community in real estate, accounting and finance. – Mr Joe Mount admin@fcjbenalla.catholic.edu.au 36 ARUNDEL ST BENALLA enquiries: 5762 1222
Modelling Atoms - Year 9 Science In this activity we built a physical model of an atom and described its parts and properties using a poster. The activity was very interesting as it allowed us to make the model of an element in our own ways. We used different items including play dough, pipe cleaners, ribbon, plasticine, beads, seeds, buttons, pop- sicle sticks, wool, craft paper, polystyrene balls, wire, balloons, poster paper, masking tape, string and paper plates. Alongside the model we drew out a poster to match the element we made, this helped us understand more about the periodic table and put into practice our research. We liked this task as it expanded our knowl- edge about the periodic table in a non-textbook way and this helped in our understanding of elements better. Also it was fun as we really enjoyed it especially since we were with our friends in the group. :) By Tammanie Robinson and Lily McLean admin@fcjbenalla.catholic.edu.au 36 ARUNDEL ST BENALLA enquiries: 5762 1222
The particle model and change of state of matter - Yr 7 Science
In science we have been doing experiments on the We also lined up in the science room and the person
states of matter. Last week we got a syringe and put at the front of the line sprayed perfume and we had
water in it to see if it would compress. Then we put to time ourselves to see how long it took for us to
a marble in the Syringe to see if it would compress smell it.
and then air.
Lastly, we had our Bunsen burner experiment with
This week we used food dye and hot water. We had a balloon and ice. The ice changed into water and
a jug of hot water and a jug of cold water. We put eventually boiled to become steam causing the bal-
a drop of food dye in the hot water and in the cold loon to expand. That was really cool.
water. We had to see which one spread the quickest.
It was the jug with the hot water. It looked really By Tanisha Deo and Jayhe-Lee Quattrocchi
cool when we added food colouring to cold water
because it didn’t mix.
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Year 9 PBL Live4Life Launch
In our class today we focused on Positive Educa-
This week our Year 8 students took part in the Live-
tion and looked at the beauty around us at FCJ Col-
4Life Launch event.
lege. The students walked around our school and
took in the natural Autumnal beauty.
Image One - Bree O’Donoghue
“The reason I took this photo is because seeing each
individual water drop on the fallen leaves looked very
peaceful, and sometimes we need to be reminded of it in
our busy lives”.
Image Two - Lily Meehan
“I chose this plant because it was a beautiful orange. The
colours changing and the leaves falling show that even
though things end it paves the path for new beginnings”.
Erin Crook
Yr 11 Learning Leader
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Literacy Hub Update
30/4/2021
Welcome back everyone.
The library is much more than just a place to store ‘the books’. We strive to create an environment
where everyone is welcomed and feels safe. We have been lucky enough to have started two clubs
during different lunchtimes to provide different elements of interest for students. The first is an old
favourite - Chess Club. Students can play games against each other or Mr Dooley and try to enhance
their skills. Normally this is just a Monday but students are keen and can play any recess or lunch
time of the week.
Our second club is the Pokémon Club. This is the wonderful idea of Year 7 student, Cameron
Mackrell, who not only came up with the idea, but created flyers, displayed them around the school
and ran the club. Well done Cameron. This is a club that will grow in interest as people learn more
about the intriguing world of Pokémon!
CBCA Book of the year - yet another contender for book of the year is from the well-known author
Garth Nix. The Left-Handed booksellers of London is a true Garth Nix speciality, full of magic,
apparitions, parallel universes, and strange creatures. While the main protagonist, Susan, firstly
appears to be from this world, her search for her father leads her into a chaotic fight between
magical fighting booksellers who police the mythical Old World of England and the evil entity trying
to claim the leadership from Susan’s ancient ruling father, an old sole from many centuries ago. With
the help of the dashing Merlin, who is on his own quest to find who murdered his mother, and his
level-headed sister, Vivien, Susan is drawn into the clash of the two entities and her own magical
powers are uncovered, leading to all sorts of mayhem. For those who love the writing style of Garth
Nix, The Left-Handed booksellers of London will not disappoint.
Enjoy!
Mrs Jodie Keady
Library Co-ordinator
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Uniform Regulations
A school uniform, worn properly, leads to a sense of Winter Compulsory
belonging, increases self-esteem and reflects pride in the • FCJ College Blazer
College. It is expected that students wear the appropriate • FCJ College Long Grey Pants
uniform to the College each day. Students are expected • White Long or Short Sleeved Shirt
to be always neat and tidy, and to take proper care of • Dark Navy Blue, FCJ Jumper
their clothes. For safety reasons, jewellery is to be kept
• Black or Grey Socks (must be over ankle)
to a maximum of one stud per lobe, and a watch. Facial
piercings, extreme hair colours and haircuts are not a • Black Leather Lace up Shoes (no logo)
part of our uniform. Students are not permitted to wear • FCJ College Tie
coloured nail polish and makeup. Boys Sports Uniform Compulsory
Changeover of summer to winter uniform will occur in • FCJ College Sports Shorts
the first 2 weeks of term 2. By the third week of term • FCJ College Sports T-Shirt
2 all students are expected to wear full winter uniform. • White Socks (must be over ankle)
The changeover of winter to summer uniform will occur • Runners
in the first 2 weeks of term 4. By the third week of term • FCJ College Speedos
4 all students are expected to wear full summer uniform. • FCJ College Navy Blue Pants
The FCJ College hat must be worn in term 1 and term • FCJ College Sports Jacket
4 with winter or summer uniform, however this is at the
discretion of the College Principal and will be subject to
prevailing weather conditions.
FCJ College Uniform Regulations Girls
Summer Compulsory
The College Blazer is a compulsory item of the FCJ uniform
• FCJ College Blazer
which must be worn as the outer garment when students’
are outside the school grounds. This includes school activities, • FCJ Summer Dress (knee length)
school excursions and travelling to and from school. Students • Dark Navy Blue, FCJ Jumper
are not required to wear the blazer with summer uniform • Black Leather Lace Up Shoes (no logo)
unless it is requested for formal occasions such as school • White Socks (must be over ankle)
assemblies or mass during the year. • FCJ College Navy Blue School Hat
Girls Summer Optional
FCJ College Uniform Regulations Boys • Hair Accessories – Navy Blue/White
Summer Compulsory Winter Compulsory
• FCJ College Blazer • FCJ College Blazer
• FCJ College Grey Shorts • FCJ College Winter Skirt or Navy blue trousers
• White Short Sleeved Shirt With Logo • White Long or Short Sleeved Shirt
• Dark Navy Blue, FCJ Jumper • Dark Navy Blue, FCJ Jumper
• Grey Socks (must be over ankle) • Navy Tights, Black or Navy Socks (must be over ankle)
• Black Leather Lace Up Shoes (no logo) • Black Leather Lace up Shoes (no logo)
• FCJ College Navy Blue School Hat • FCJ College Tie
Girls Winter Optional
• Hair Accessories – Navy blue/white
8 FCJ College Benalla
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Uniform Regulations
Girls Sports Uniform Compulsory A reminder
• FCJ Sports Shorts
• FCJ Sports T-Shirt Students are expected to have their top button done
up and their tie neat and tidy over the button. It is an
• White Socks (must be over ankle)
expectation that all staff uphold these standards. Please
• Runners study up on how to tie a tie to assist our students.
• FCJ Navy Blue Bathers
• FCJ College Navy Blue Pants
• FCJ College Sports Jacket
FCJ College Sports Uniform
The FCJ College Sports Uniform is required to be worn
to Physical Education classes and sporting days such as the
Athletics Carnival, Swimming Carnival, Round Robin and
representative sporting events. If a student is not in full
sports uniform they may not be able to participate in the
sporting event, or a consequence in line with the wellbeing
policy will apply. On the day of a Physical Education class,
students are expected to change into their Sports Uniform
for that class only. If the student does not bring the Sports
Uniform to class, a note is required from the parent/
guardian as to why this has occurred.
FCJ College Benalla 9
admin@fcjbenalla.catholic.edu.au 36 ARUNDEL ST BENALLA enquiries: 5762 1222FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist
beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps ensure that no student
will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun
activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and the Government’s
commitment to breaking the link between a student’s background and their outcomes.
CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS HOW TO APPLY
FUND (CSEF) New applicants should contact the school office to
obtain a CSEF application form or download from
School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great
www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the
world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All If you applied for the CSEF at your child's school in
are part of a healthy curriculum. 2019, you do not need to complete an application
CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families form in 2020 unless there has been a change in your
family circumstances.
to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
You only need to complete an application form if any
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary of the following changes have occurred:
foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration new student enrolments; your child has
category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The started or changed schools in 2020 or you
allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to did not apply in 2019.
camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child. changed family circumstances; such as a
change of custody, change of name,
concession card number, or new siblings
The annual CSEF amount per student is: commencing at the school in 2020.
• $125 for primary school students Check with the school office if you are unsure.
• $225 for secondary school students
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about the CSEF visit
www.education.vic.gov.au/csefFrom Diagnosis to OAM
A Personal Autism Journey
Benalla
Wednesday 2 June 2021: 6:30 pm
(2 hour seminar plus question time, doors open at 6 pm)
Daniel and ‘Daniel’s Dad’ (Daryl) will discuss
Daniel’s journey from diagnosis to present day
giving an insight from Daniel’s personal perspective
of living life as an Autistic individual.
Topics include diagnosis, school journey, independent
living, employment and strategies used to achieve the
best outcomes.
There will also be an opportunity for questions.
Presented by Venue
Benalla Bowls Club
25 Arundel St, Benalla
Daniel Giles OAM Tickets (*Includes $0.50 booking fee for online bookings)
Order of Australia Individuals on Autism Spectrum, family & carers $30.50*
Medal Recipient Professionals $60.50*
and Autistic Self-Advocate Teachers/Caseworkers/Therapists – incl. CPD cert.
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Daryl Giles Contact
Parent Advocate e: admin@speakinginsights.com.au
w: www.speakinginsights.com.au
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2 hours of Professional Development. Australian
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MENTAL HEALTH
FIRST AID COURSE
FOR PARENTS OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN
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(Activity Room 1)
Light supper provided.
Cost: $20 (to cover manual) Must be available to work weekend
and evening shifts
A comprehensive Youth Mental Health First Aid course over four sessions. Learn about
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For more information and to register your interest go to benalla.vic.gov.au/EOI-YMHFA Apply: ceo@benallabowlsclub.com
Limited places are available. Expressions of Interest close Monday 26 April 2021.
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