Term 1 Week 4 2021
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From the Principal
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From the Assistant Principal - Learning & Teaching
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Head Heart Hands
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Student Welfare
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Around the Grounds
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From the High Potential Learning Coordinator
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Careers Update
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Swimming Carnival Results
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School Fees
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Bus Safety Week
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Canteen News
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Second Hand Uniform Shop
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School Locker - School Uniforms
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Community News
From the Principal
Dear Parents, Staff and Students,
We have been humbled by the number of messages we have received on the death of Fr Bob Barber SM. It is clear that he had a genuine and lasting impact on the life of this College. In speaking with the Marist Provincial, Fr Tony Corcoran SM, we have determined that a Requiem Mass celebrating Fr Bob’s life will be held at Woodlawn in the coming weeks. As soon as these details have been finalised, I will share them with you.
Year 12 parents will shortly be receiving a letter, under separate cover, outlining the expectations we have of our HSC students in terms of their home study habits. Parents from other year levels can expect similar correspondence as the year progresses. If we are serious about our mission here at Woodlawn, then our focus on the academic domain must be at the forefront of our educational programme. You will hear us using the term ‘academic care’ as often as we speak about ‘pastoral care’ or ‘student wellbeing’. Should you have any current concerns with your child’s level of academic engagement or would simply like to discuss developing a home study routine, please make contact with your daughter/son’s Year Coordinator, in the first instance, to start this process.
In staffing news:
- one of our College Counsellors, Ms Christina Hazell, has given birth to a healthy baby boy, Noah;
- Mr Ross Towns appeared in and won the semi-final of SBS ‘Mastermind’ which aired on Monday night;
- Mrs Janine Rebbeck has tendered her resignation from our cleaning staff to take-up a position at St Vincent’s Hospital. We thank Janine for her dedicated work over the past two years and wish her all the very best for the future.
While there have been no additional COVID-19 updates since last Newsletter, it is imperative that students who are displaying even the slightest signs of illness remain at home. A reminder that should a student become unwell during the course of a school day they will be required to be collected from the Student Services Office ASAP to minimise the risk of cross-infection.
As per NSW Health advice, people displaying symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, dry cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, headache) are advised to get tested. A student or staff member who has been unwell cannot return to school unless proof of a negative COVID-19 test has been provided. There are several local testing centres aside from your local GP, including Lismore Base Hospital and Ballina Respiratory Clinic. Visit the NSW Health website for further details.
Current Public Health Orders can also be found at: health.nsw.gov.au by clicking on COVID-19 (Case Alerts). These lists are updated daily and if you have recently travelled you must follow the mandatory isolation guidelines stringently.
Additional cleaning measures remain in place at the College for Term 1 and while social distancing is not officially required of students in schools, students are restricted to mixing within their immediate year levels only, where possible, and have also been asked to refrain from close interactions with other students and staff.
Finally, as this fortnight’s reflection, as we begin our annual Lenten journey, I include the following message which Pope Francis recently sent American President, Joe Biden for your perusal:
‘At a time when the grave crises facing our human family call for farsighted and united responses,
I pray that your decisions will be guided by a concern for building a society marked by authentic justice and freedom,
together with unfailing respect for the rights and dignity of every person,
especially the poor, the vulnerable and those who have no voice.
I likewise ask God, the source of all wisdom and truth,
to guide your efforts to foster understanding, reconciliation and peace
among the nations of the world in order to advance the universal common good’.
Please remember the family of Roy Czislowski (Year 12) in your prayers. Roy's mother, Jacinta, passed away last night after a long illness.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Sincerely
Aaron Beach
Principal
The Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment (the department) would like to advise you that a request has been made for your child's school to provide residential address and other information as required under the Australian Education Regulation 2013.
From the Assistant Principal - Learning & Teaching
On Wednesday, 10 February our high achievers from the 2020 Year 12 cohort were publicly acknowledged in front of our community. We are very proud of their achievements. I addressed the College community with the following message:
‘These young adults set themselves attainable goals and worked diligently to achieve success. There were hurdles, challenges and failures throughout their Woodlawn journey. However, they not only had the humility to take correction and apply feedback, they showed great resilience to overcome all the challenges and make the necessary sacrifices to be standing here before us today. We are all proud of their achievements and in particular the young adults they have become. One of the pleasures of working in a high school is watching students enter Year 7 as children and leave Year 12 as young adults, and fine young adults you have become. You are a credit to yourselves and your families.
These students took responsibility for their own learning and developed a consistent home revision program that worked for them. They are proof that there is a direct correlation between high work ethic and high academic performance.
Excellence or achievement of any kind does not JUST HAPPEN. It comes about through dedication, goal setting and taking ownership.
All anyone can ever ask of you is to try your best and take responsibility for your actions. If you work to your potential in any area you will reach a level of attainable success. That may look quite different for each of us as we all have unique gifts and talents.’
‘The lessons of today prepare us for the challenges of tomorrow.'
Our aim is to facilitate students achieving the ‘Fullness of Life’ by attaining faith, academic and wellbeing outcomes. Woodlawn offers many opportunities across a variety areas. However, the main reason students are at school is to attain the best academic outcome possible. As I said in my address to students, this does not just happen. It takes dedication and strategic teaching from our staff and a solid partnership with parents. Students need to be held accountable for their own learning. They must not be allowed to flounder, blindly fumbling their way through high school.
As parents, it can sometimes be unclear what the expectations for students may be. Here is a simple guide. The approximate number of minutes per night that a student should spend on revising and completing set homework should be calculated by the year they are in and then add a zero. For example, a Year 9 student should be completing 90 minutes of nightly school work with a combination of personal revision and set homework. This simple formula will enable students to get into a steady home revision pattern that will serve them well when they enter the Senior HSC year. It will make them accountable for their own performance. There is a direct correlation between home revision and sound academic performance. Quality teaching and hard work in class, supported by a solid home revision program is essential for academic success.
Michael Campbell
Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching
michael.campbell@lism.catholic.edu.au
Head Heart Hands
POPE FRANCIS:
“Lent comes providentially to reawaken us, to shake us from our Lethargy.”
This week we began the season of Lent with a number of Liturgies that were designed to reflect the needs of the different Year Groups. The Lenten message is one of Redemption and Hope. Our students were encouraged to reflect on their faith, their lives and their relationships. I have shared one of the prayers from our Liturgy:
'Lord, as we enter the desert of Lent, help us to embrace a spirit of surrender. Help us to break away from that which ties us to this world, so that we can fully become the saints you created us to be. Give us the strength to order our lives with You at the centre, and to set aside our desires for worldly power or wealth. Bless us with eternal life and unite us with Christ your Son. Amen.'
During Lent we are called to Action to serve our communities, to repair relationships and to stand in solidarity with the poor. Our Heart of Compassion Fundraising will begin next week. Over the next five weeks, Home Groups will support the essential work of Caritas by purchasing Hearts of Hope. This campaign is supplemented with reflections, prayers and weekly stories about people whose lives are changed due to various Caritas programs. Please support this campaign generously by donating money for these hearts. Last year we raised over $5000 and we are hoping to do the same this year.
Our Opening College Mass was celebrated in Week 3. We were blessed to celebrate this occasion with Bishop Gregory and Fr Bing. The Bishop spoke passionately about how we, as individuals, need to be introspective and ask ourselves what type of person we wish to be. His challenge was ‘to be brave and aim for something in life …. It’s what you do that you become the kind of person you want to be! Here at Woodlawn, we foster in students the desire to be people of integrity and this was affirmed by the Bishop: 'It's your actions and what is in your heart that is the most important indicator of the type of person you are.’ This is very much in line with the idea that we are human beings and that we should strive to become beings who are selfless.
We also welcomed our Year 7 families this week, to join us for a Liturgy and an opportunity to meet staff and familiarise themselves with the College. We were truly blessed to bring together staff, school leaders and our Year 7s. With the idea of relationships firmly in our messaging, we shared reflections, prayers and symbolic moments. We learnt of the hopes and dreams of our young people and assured families ‘not to be afraid and we are with them’.
This year the Mission team is working with the Teaching and Learning Team to assist students in goal setting and reflection on their learning. With the student at the heart of all we do, we have revised the Responsibility for Learning Matrix (RFL). In Weeks 5 and 9 of each term, students and families receive feedback about individuals' learning and classroom behaviour. Each teacher rates their students on their ability to follow instructions, their work ethic, the respect they show each other and our staff, their participation and their readiness to learn. This process will give us a snapshot of where students are placed in their learning. Those students who are struggling in any of these areas will be identified and I will work with the team to help them set goals, with an improvement agenda at the forefront of these goals. Students who are consistently exceeding expectations in these areas will receive Commendation Certificates that will enable them to work towards the attainment of Silver Awards and ultimately Silver Badges. This process will be trialled in Term 1 with a review taking place in Week 10. Please access your student's RFL through the relevant portal. These can be viewed in Week 6.
We are looking forward to the following:
Week 5:
Senior Retreat
Leadership Speeches: Base Classes for Years 8-10 (followed by SRC elections).
Week 6:
Youth Ministry Experience ( INCITARE)
Clean-Up Australia Day
Week 7:
International Women's Day
LEAD Conference (Year 11 self nominating)
Week 9:
TRANSITUS. Spirituality camp for Year 7 students. This is self nominating.
Remember: If you can be anything, Be Kind.
Annette Reen
Assistant Principal - Mission
annette.reen@lism.catholic.edu.au
Student Welfare
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
As is always the case, the school year has begun at a frantic pace. We have had the Opening School Mass and High Achievers' Assembly, the Swimming Carnival and the Year 7 Meet and Greet in the first few weeks. This is in addition to the regular classroom activities that have taken place. No wonder some of our young people are feeling tired….
For some students, the return to school can be challenging. It is important to remind high school students about maintaining their physical health. This includes the importance of engaging in regular exercise (60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day), eating nutritious food from a variety of sources, getting enough sleep each night (between eight and ten hours) and engaging in no more than two hours per day of screen-based activity for entertainment. Whilst achieving these goals can be challenging, a less than optimal physical health is going to have a negative impact on other aspects of wellbeing.
Over the next two weeks in Pastoral Care lessons, Year 7 are going to complete a survey facilitated by reachout.com and supported by the Catholic Schools Office. The data gathered will provide us with a snapshot of information about each student. We will find out about their interests, aspirations and some general details about them. All of this will help us to better understand each student and enable us to support them in their transition to high school.
The mental health of our young people is of paramount importance.
Headspace National is hosting free mental health education sessions for parents and carers of young people. These are a series of online sessions that can be accessed here:
Year 12 are fortunate to be attending their Senior Retreat next week. This is an opportunity for them to further their relationships within the year group as well as to think about their own personal journey - both on a spiritual level and considering life post-school. Upon their return from Retreat there is one week of classes before the Half Yearly Examinations. There are many students who will find this week challenging. Here is a list of ways that parents can support their students during this time. In addition, it is important that the students spend quality time in revision. There are many strategies that can be implemented - here are some suggestions. Teachers will have been supporting students in their classes with hints and suggestions particular to each subject. One element that is essential is that students need to commit content to memory and complete practice questions as part of their revision program. These responses should be submitted to the teacher for feedback so that improvements can be made. We all acknowledge that examinations can be stressful for any number of reasons. Here is some general information about examination stressors and some suggestions for coping with this stress.
Regards,
Fiona Fennamore
Leader of Student Welfare
fiona.fennamore@lism.catholic.edu.au
Around the Grounds
Year 12 CAFS have been looking at 'Youth' as part of their Groups in Context Core Unit. The students were asked to come up with different types of sub-groups that exist for young people and to write this on a palm card. Examples included groups such as goths, footies, eshays, lads, nerds. etc. Two palm cards were then drawn at random. The class was split into two groups with the design brief to create an outfit that represented the group on the card that was pulled. Here is the outcome of what the groups created: the 'footies' and the 'country folk'.
Scott Whitby
Leader of PDHPE
scott.whitby@lism.catholic.edu.au
From the High Potential Learning Coordinator
St John’s College embraces an holistic approach to the recognition of giftedness/high potential in students and is committed to providing students with an education that is in harmony with their particular needs and abilities.
‘Although a number of different definitions have been proposed over the years, there is no universally accepted definition of students who would be identified as having particular gifts or talents. However, a shared understanding of giftedness is important in order to address their needs. In Australia today, Gagné’s model provides the most generally accepted definition of both giftedness and talent’.
Source: Australian Curriculum
https://lp.australiancurriculum.edu.au/resources/student-diversity/gifted-and-talented-students/
The College refers to Gagne’s model. According to the model, gifted students are those whose potential is distinctly above average in one or more of the following domains of human ability:
- intellectual;
- creative;
- social;
- physical.
As giftedness is dynamic, rather than static, identification needs to occur over time. The College uses a variety of objective (ability-testing and student performance) and subjective (parent nomination, teacher nomination, peer nomination, self-nomination) to identify high potential learners. Should you identify your child as needing extension in certain learning areas, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email.
Melissa Rainbird
High Potential Learning Coordinator
melissa.rainbird@lism.catholic.edu.au
Careers Update
How to develop Career Curiosity: The attached poster provides a guide to motivate and help navigate the changing landscape of opportunities. These notes mirror the community building initiatives we are focussing on at the College this year. If we can each start by being interested in people this will help to build your career curiosity and make informed decisions about your future.
University
ATAR Cut-offs
In the coming weeks, JobJump ATAR Course Search will update our ATAR cut-offs (LSR) for all current courses from the 2021 offer rounds - giving you access to this data months ahead of UAC! See the new look ATAR Course Search and the myriad of benefits you can use here.
Guide to studying Medicine 2021
Follow the link for a range of information on studying Medicince. UCAT information sessions, UCAT preparation, a guide to studying medicine, a range of university degrees leading to medicine and UCAT test dates, fees and processes.
2021 Events Calendar Charles Sturt University
In 2021, Charles Sturt University has a busy schedule of events lined-up for students, career advisers, parents and the community. Featuring Explore Days, Parent Information Sessions, Career Advisers Seminars, Principal Dinners, Open Days, various online events and more - the events calendar has all the dates to save. Find it here.
Charles Sturt University – Getting Prepared for the Jobs of the Future
The world of work is changing. Jobs of the future require new skillsets. But what are they, and how do you make sure you’re prepared to grab the opportunities they present?
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has declared that we are entering the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’:
“Developments in genetics, artificial intelligence, robotics, nanotechnology, 3D printing and biotechnology, to name just a few, are all building on and amplifying one another. This will lay the foundation for a revolution more comprehensive and all-encompassing than anything we have ever seen.” Read more here.
Charles Sturt Explore Day, all campuses March 2021
Explore Days are back on campus at Charles Sturt, midweek in March. Here, students get hands on experience within course preview sessions, campus tours, a chance to speak to current students and free lunch and merch. Schools can contact infoevents@csu.edu.au for more details, or complete an expression of interest here.
Campus Tours and Consultations at Charles Sturt
Campus tours are running (with COVID safe precautions) on all campuses. Students and/or parents can tour labs, classrooms, accommodation and more - guided by a current student. Book now. Students can also book in personalised study consultations with the Future Students team to discuss course options here.
Charles Sturt Advantage 2021
From 1 June, 2021, for study commencing in 2022. Subscribe for updates and you’ll be the first to get all the details.
Offers will be made in August 2021.
The Charles Sturt Advantage is back in 2021. Year 12 students can gain a conditional offer to study at Charles Sturt University through demonstrating a variety of soft skills.
Students can register their interest at the link below. For more information 1800 ASK CSU. Link.
Australian Defence Force Academy Information Session
Study for a UNSW degree at the Australian Defence Force Academy, and graduate as an Officer in the Australian Defence Force.
At the Australian Defence Force Academy you will receive service training while studying for your UNSW degree. You will earn a salary while learning (with no HELP debt!) and step into a guaranteed role upon graduation as an Officer in the Australian Defence Force.
Would you like the opportunity to undertake military training while earning a degree?
We will have multiple information sessions where you can speak with current serving military personnel and learn more about the Australian Defence Force Academy.
Date: Tuesday, 23 February
Time: 6.00pm AEST
Where: Defence Force Recruiting, 14 Edgewater Court, Robina
Link.
Date: Wednesday, 10 March
Time: 6.00pm AEST
Where: Defence Force Recruiting, 14 Edgewater Court, Robina
Link.
ANU Applications Open March, 2021
We encourage all domestic school-leavers interested in studying at ANU in 2022 to apply directly to us in March, 2021. Within this free application, students apply for admission, guaranteed accommodation, and over 200 scholarships.
If you are interested in applying directly to ANU, they can sign-up to receive information on applying by completing this form. Complete this form
- Offers released on 9 August, 2021 are based on Year 11 results and these will be honoured for study in 2022 as long as students complete Year 12 and achieve an ATAR.
- If Year 11 results don't meet entry requirements, they will automatically consider Year 12 results in the December offer round.
- Students will need to meet the co-curricular or service requirement and ANU has adjusted their requirements due to the disruptions of COVID-19.
2021 at Macquarie University
Follow the link for the Macquarie calendar of events for 2021. More information on how to register will be available closer to the dates. Email Future Students for further information on Macquarie’s course offerings.
Southern Cross University STAR Program Key Dates
Take the stress out of Year 12 with a STAR Early Offer
The STAR program allows you to secure your place in a Southern Cross University degree before your Year 12 results are even released. It’s designed to remove some of the pressure from Year 12 and give you a pathway directly into University study that is not based solely on your Year 12 results.
- Applications open: 5 April, 2021
- Applications close: 10 September, 2021
- NSW offers released: 5 November, 2021
University of Wollongong 360 Virtual Tours
Select a scene below to begin your tour. Use your mouse to pan across each scene or simply let the auto-scroll run through the scene for you. You can easily navigate between each scene by using the drop-down menu or the previous and next arrows at each side of your window. Alternately, virtually walk through using the hotspot icons within each scene. To tour the South Western Sydney Campus, click on the blue ‘Campus Scenes’ button below and select the ‘South Western Sydney Campus. Link.
UNSW 360 Virtual Tour
Tour through UNSW on your mobile or PC. Explore the different departments and see what University life is like. Imagine yourself enjoying the experience of studying in a tertiary environment and making new friends along the way. Some of the greatest things happening on this planet are being developed in the labs and study rooms at UNSW. Check it out here
Tafe and Other Institutions
Be qualified with the TAFE NSW and UTS Engineering Pathway Program
TAFE NSW and the University of Technology have partnered to bring your students an innovative pathway towards a great engineering qualification. By successfully completing the Dip of Engineering – Technical (MEM50212) course and an integrated UTS Foundation Maths subject (35010) students will receive 24 credit points (equivalent of 6 months) for a range of UTS Engineering programs. For more information, go to this link.
TAFE NSW Higher Education Short Courses
NEW TAFE NSW Undergraduate Certificates are available to your students this year. Undergraduate Certificates provide a great pathway option for students considering a degree, from ICT Data Engineering to Early Childhood Additional Needs. Learn more here.
TAFE JobTrainer – Hundreds of Options Right Now – Fee Free
JobTrainer will provide school leavers and job seekers with hundreds of fee-free* and low cost courses, to help develop new skills. Targeted towards the sectors identified as growth areas, JobTrainer will help the economy rebound by ensuring the workforce has the right skills, right now. Link.
Enrol now with TAFE NSW - Enrolments Close on Many Courses Soon
TAFE NSW is taking enrolments now! Put yourself in the driver's seat this year and upskill to create more career opportunities. Or perhaps you would like to further their education in an adult learning environment. With over 1,200 courses from degrees to diplomas and short courses, TAFE NSW has you covered. Link.
How can Patrick's help?
Contact Jacob Munday at Patrick's College Australia (St Patrick's Business College) regarding any student/s interested in gaining paid employment after enrolling in a 40 week Diploma course. Graduates have been successfully finding work from studying at Patrick's for 97 years. Suitable for any student open to becoming a PA, EA, Secretary, Office Assistant etc. Phone Jacob on 0450 291 797 or email jacobm@pca.edu.au
Other Events and Opportunities
The University of Sydney | Discover the Science Alliance
Science events, high school outreach activities and resources. Explore the wide range of events and activities run by the Faculty of Science. We’ve got everything from public talks, HSC revision and school activities, to teaching resources. | Learn more or email science.alliance@sydney.edu.au
Women In Automotive Pre-Apprenticeship Course.
ApprenticeshipsAreUs are now taking enrolments for a women only Light Vehicle Mechanic Pre-Apprenticeship Course beginning February, 2021. If you are interested in exploring a career in the Automotive Industry, please contact: career@apprus.com.au.
One for the horse lovers! Applications for the Fast Track traineeship program now open
Applications for the 2021 Fast Track intake are now open. Successful applicants commence a 12-month traineeship with a leading stud farm, while studying for a Cert III in Horse Breeding. The course offers an unmatched introduction to the thoroughbred industry and is perfect for anyone with a passion for horses - no prior thoroughbred experience is necessary. Visit here for more details.
Make Your Move - Traineeship Program
During Term 1 the International Freight, Transport & Logistics industry is offering information sessions (face to face / virtual) to students about career pathways & employment opportunities within the global industry. The Federal government continues to recognize the importance of the industry, especially during COVID. Want to hear why? Link. Rob Brown 0409719511 robert@rab-consultants.com
SFC is delighted to invite students and parents to our 2021 Open Day on Saturday, 10 April.
If you are looking to kick-start your professional flying career, look no further than SFC. We have been training pilots for over fifty years, and we love what we do.
Operating out of state-of-the-art headquarters at Bankstown Airport, this is an opportunity to view our facilities and fleet, sit in our aircraft, have a go in the full-motion flight simulator, and have an in-depth chat to our course advisors who will be able to answer all your aviation questions.
Entry is free of charge, and there will be a complimentary all-day BBQ to keep your hunger at bay. Heavily discounted Trial Instructional Flights will be available for sale on the day.
This is a ticketed event, so for further information or to book please follow this link
Aviation Australia Cabin Crew Career Training – Register Your Interest
Open a world of opportunity through an exciting career as Cabin Crew. A career that allows you to travel around the world, discover new cultures, people, and unlimited unforgettable experiences.
Aviation Australia’s training facilities provide real-world simulation, allowing you to be immersed in a live aviation environment like no other. You will get the unique opportunity to train alongside crew from major domestic and international airlines. Our courses are designed to enhance your understanding of the Cabin Crew role as well as the aviation industry in general. In such a competitive industry, gaining the knowledge and skills will improve your chances of securing employment as a Flight Attendant.
You will gain the confidence, skills, and inside-knowledge to get a head start in your career as a Flight Attendant. The course will give you a thorough understanding of the airline recruitment process and you will learn valuable transferable skills for the aviation industry. Link.
Ten surprising things you didn’t know about Cabin Crew
When you’re being greeted as you walk onboard your flight, it’s not just about good customer service, what the crew are doing is taking mental note of each individual. Who might be problematic or intoxicated, who might be in need of …..read the full article here.
The best Universities to study Mathematics
Mathematics is a language universally spoken. Having a Mathematics degree opens a plethora of opportunities in industries from computer science to banking. Mathematicians are essential in developing some of the world’s most important innovations, such as social media algorithms and the creation of self-driving vehicles.
A Bachelor Degree in Maths typically takes about three years to complete and can be extended into a Masters and a Doctor of Philosophy. Knowledge of Mathematics, and its complexities, can help in almost every career.
Our ratings look at specific strengths of Australian Universities, giving insight to support and guide your decision-making when choosing a University. Link.
Careers with STEM: Space webinar
Wednesday, 24 February - 12.00noon.
A job in the space sector may seem out of reach, or only available to a select few who want to be an astronaut. But the good news is, there are many space jobs that draw on STEM skills and areas like software development, industrial design, and metal fabricating.
The Australian Space Agency aims to triple the size of the Australian space sector and create 20,000 more space jobs in Australia in the next ten years. Link.
Defence Work Experience at HMAS Albatross
The Defence Work Experience Program is pleased to advise that they have placed advertisements for the Navy Aviation Overview at HMAS Albatross. There are two programs occurring in March, with more planned throughout the year. Applications close soon, so please visit below. To apply please email nswact.workexperience@defence.gov.au if you have any queries. Link.
Whitehouse Campus Tour for Fashion or Interior Design
Our campus tours give you the opportunity to visit either our Sydney or Melbourne campuses, meet staff and students and gain in-depth information on our courses, teaching and student life. You will be able to ask questions about the course, see the studios and facilities and get a taste of the creative atmosphere at Whitehouse. Link.
Interior Design - Coco Republic Design School Online, Day or Evening Course Options
Unleash your creative potential doing a short course or on-line specialising in developing your interior design and decorating skills. See the full year of options here.
Bernie Maginnity
Vocational Pathways Coordinator
bernie.maginnity@lism.catholic.edu.au
Swimming Carnival Results
School Fees
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Please note all school fees were due and payable in full by Friday, 12 February, 2021.
Please refer to the Information for Parents and Students - School Fees and Charges 2021 on our website.
If you have not paid your fees to date or made repayment arrangements, please call or email Carolyn Hope or Vicky Fitness before 26 February.
lisjc-fees@lism.catholic.edu.au
Carolyn Hope
Finance Officer
Bus Safety Week
Canteen News
The cash free way to pay! - REGISTER NOW
Paying for lunches is now safer and hassle free. With cashless cards there's no need for students to bring cash to school.
The College has Flexischools to allow students to pay at the Canteen using their existing student ID card. Paying for lunches and items at recess or lunch is now safer and hassle free. With cashless cards there's no need for students to bring cash to school. Parents can set daily spending limits and view transactions online. Parents can also top up funds at anytime.
The Canteen has introduced a Fast Track line for students who have pre-ordered to collect their lunches, making it mush easier and quicker for students.
We encourage all students to register. This will allow for those days when your student may have forgotten their homemade lunches.
Please follow the link below to register now:
Second Hand Uniform Shop
Our Second Hand Uniform Shop opens on the first Wednesday of every month.
Date: Wednesday, 3 March
Time: 9am-2pm
Where: Colin Centre, Woodlawn
No eftpos facilities available. Cash only.
Students are able to access the Second Hand Uniform Shop at recess or lunch.
Items of school uniform given to the shop are done so as a donation to the P & F Association; however, $50 will be given for second hand blazers. No monies will be exchanged for other uniform items.
All items held by the Uniform Shop will be sold for a sum, at the discretion ot the P & F Association, with monies utilised for the ongoing needs and services of St John's College, Woodlawn.
Michelle Seccombe
mseccombe22@bigpond.com
0414 357 481
Leanne Copeland
leannecopeland3043@gmail.com
0407 739 237
School Locker - School Uniforms
Student Uniforms and supplies are available at the following stores. Please click on the links below for more information and opening hours.
Community News
216 Army Cadet Unit is currently recruiting for any males or females interested in joining the Australian Army Cadets. The minimum age requirement is that you are turning thirteen (13) in 2021 (or already older) and the maximum age to join is seventeen (17).
We teach skills in Leadership, Fieldcraft, Survival, Radio Communications, First Aid, Drill, and Navigation and we build confidence in our future leaders. We parade Monday evenings (during school terms) from 6.30pm-9.30pm.
If you're interested in joining - please visit www.cadetnet.gov.au and complete a submission of interest for the Lismore unit.
Barracks Location: Byron Training Depot Military Road, East Lismore
Phone: 6622 8158 (Monday evenings only)
Mobile: 0412 015 864
Email: 216acu@gmail.com