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6WEEK

OF 10

Term 2

Gilson Gazette - 31 May 2019

Year 11 VET Bike riding

2019

Weekly Newsletter for Parents, Students and Friends of Gilson College

Bike riding

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Contents

general news 4SCHOOL PHOTOS .......................................................................4SCHOOL PHOTOS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ...................................4MULTICULTURAL PARADE ...........................................................4SECONDARY STAFF PARKING .....................................................4MY*MISSION TINS ....................................................................5GCCC ANNOUNCEMENTS ..........................................................5COLLEGE FEES ............................................................................5

PrIMarY news 5AWARDS NAMES ........................................................................5WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN ............................................6SCHOOL PHOTOS .......................................................................6MULTICULTURAL PARADE ...........................................................6FRENCH POETRY COMPETITION AND EXCURSION ...................11

seCondarY news 6SCHOOL PHOTOS .......................................................................6MULTICULTURAL DAY .................................................................7SEMESTER ONE EXAMS..............................................................7NORTH MELBOURNE INNER SANCTUM DAY ..............................7INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR NETBALL AND BADMINTON ..........8YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE 2019 ............................................8SECONDARY SPORT ....................................................................9YEAR 8 SPORT PHOTOS ............................................................10

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Back in the early 1990s Phil Collins released his hit single ‘Do you remember?’ and while it had marginal success here in Australia it went to Number 1 in both the USA and Canada. The lyrics tell the story of a young man whose love life is falling apart and he is reflecting on that journey.

There are occasions when it is good to look back and reflect, because it can help us deal more adequately with the future. Sometime ago I came across this story about a son who asks his dad to remember some things from his past. Let me share it with you:

'Hey Dad what was your favourite fast food when you were growing up?'

'We didn't have fast food when I was growing up,' I informed him. 'All the food was slow.'

'C'mon, seriously. Where did you eat?'

'It was a place called ‘at home’,' I explained. 'Mum cooked every day and when Dad got home from work, we sat down together at the dining room table, and if I didn't like what she put on my plate I was allowed to sit there until I did like it.'

By this time, the kid was laughing so hard I was afraid he was going to suffer serious internal damage, so I didn't tell him the part about how I had to have permission to leave the table. But here are some other things I would have told him about my childhood if I figured his system could have handled it :

Some parents NEVER owned their own house, wore Levis, set foot on a golf course, travelled out of the country or had a credit card. My parents never drove me to school. I had a bicycle that weighed probably 25 kilograms, and only had one speed, (slow). We didn't have a television in our house until I was 14.

It was, of course, black and white, and the station went off the air at midnight, after playing the national anthem and a poem about God; it came back on the air at about 6.00am. and there was usually a locally produced news and farm show featuring local people.

I never had a telephone in my room. The only phone was on a party line. Before you could dial, you had to listen and make sure some people you didn't know weren't already using the line.

Pizzas were not delivered to our home. But milk was. All newspapers were delivered by boys and most boys delivered newspapers - my brother delivered a newspaper, six days a week. He had to get up at 6.00am every morning.

There were no movie ratings because all movies were responsibly produced for everyone to enjoy viewing, without profanity or violence or most anything offensive.

As I reflect on changes there are some things that we can be glad that they have disappeared. For example, high and low beam switches that were foot operated and ignition switches on the dashboard instead of on the steering column. [Actually some cars today have keyless start and stop!]

However there may be some things that we have removed from our society or simply forgotten – and now we are poorer for their absence. Take a moment to remember what they could be and perhaps, if you aren’t, you could start with having the parents and the children eating together.

It’s worth a thought.

Mark B Vodéll Principal

Editorial: Do You Remember?

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general news

SCHOOL PHOTOSPlease note that School

Photos are on Thursday 13 June. ALL students are required to wear their Full Winter Uniform.

SCHOOL PHOTOS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

If you are in need of PEP hours, we require 10 parent helpers to assist on the day, Thursday 13 June. Time the help is required is from 8.30am - 1.00pm. Please register your details with Joanna at Reception by Friday 7th June.

MULTICULTURAL PARADEWe will be celebrating

our wonderful multicultural

community on Friday 14th June with a Multicultural Parade. The Multicultural Parade will take place in the gym at 9.00am. Parents and friends are welcome to attend. There will be no need to sign in at the office if you are only visiting the gym for this event.

SECONDARY STAFF PARKING

Just another reminder that the Secondary Staff Car Park is for STAFF ONLY. If you are a parent or visitor in the school, there are allocated spaces specifically for you in the front of the College office. Please do not park in the Secondary Staff Car Park or block this area at any time.

MY*MISSION TINS A reminder to all our families

who took my*mission tins last year, please return this to the College

Year 11 VET Bike riding class

Verse of the Week “Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making

the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15,16

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Office as soon as possible. We have close to 100 tins that have yet to be returned. Your prompt action on this would be greatly aprpeciated.

GCCC ANNOUNCEMENTS• 1st June - We welcome

you to join us this Sabbath at GCCC as Pr Mau Tuaoi shares the Word. The worship program will start at 10.00am followed by a time to relax over a hot cuppa and a snack. Life groups will commence straight after snack and chat. Please bring some healthy snacks to share.

• 1st June - The Revelation Today program will be continuing at 3.00pm.

• 2nd June - Pathfinders will be having a meeting from 10.00am to 12.00pm for a briefing for Expedition.

COLLEGE FEESThere are only four weeks till

end of term. Therefore College Fees are now well overdue. Please have this settled as soon as possible or before end of term.

PrIMarY news

AWARDS NAMESOn Monday morning

one student from each class was acknowledged for demonstrating the value of ‘Obedience’. FH – Senuji BalagallageFM – Samuel Figueroa RecinosFR – Christian Hadzisavas1H – Adelle Saleh1L – Saanvi Sharma1W – Jake Nguyen2C – Edna Mesele2J – Johan Mathew2Z – Makayla Miranda3H – NA3R – Olivia Laida3T – Taylor Sleiman4B – Simon Zegeye4S – Lee On4W – Jacob Vicek5A – Aryan Walia5H – Lennox Pham5S – Simba Rugube6G – Alex Dalas Christodoulides6H – Dylan Pham6M – Hanna HailuFrench – Justin Todorovski

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WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN

We have two collection boxes for the Woolworths Earn and Learn vouchers. If your child brings them to school they can put them in one of the collection boxes which are located in the main office.

SCHOOL PHOTOSPlease note that School

Photos will be on Thursday 13 June. ALL students are required to wear their Full Winter Uniform. There will be no swimming lessons for Years 3 and 5. If your child normally wears their sports uniform on a Thursday, or if they are a House Captain for Sport, they will need to bring their sports uniform in their school bag to get changed into.

MULTICULTURAL PARADEWe will be celebrating

our wonderful multicultural community on Friday 14th June with a Multicultural Parade. Now is the time to start planning and

The VALUE for Week 7 of Term 2 will be:

Self-control is the ability to control one’s emotions, behaviour and desires in the face of external demands in order to function in society.

“The measure of a truly great man is the courtesy with which he treats lesser men.” Anonymous

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. Against such things there is no law.”

Galations 5:22-23

preparing your child’s costume to represent their cultural heritage.

The Multicultural Parade will take place in the gym at 9.00am. Parents and friends are welcome to attend. There will be no need to sign in at the office if you are only visiting the gym for this event.

Students can come to school in their costume, but please make sure your child has something warm to wear (a jacket or blanket) over the top of their costume and appropriate footwear until the parade begins. Following the parade students will be asked to change into their school sports uniform for the remainder of the day, so please make sure they bring it to school with them.

secondarY news

SCHOOL PHOTOSSchool photo day will be

on Thursday 13th June this year. Please ensure your child is in Full

SELF CONTROL

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Winter Uniform. Boys should be clean shaven with the correct coloured socks, shoes, tie and blazer. Girls should be wearing their hair back and out of the way so that their faces are completely visible for their photo. Jewellery should be worn according to the handbook and makeup is not encouraged.

MULTICULTURAL DAYOn Friday 14th June, Gilson

will have their annual Multicultural Parade. We are encouraging students to come dressed in their traditional wear and proudly march in the parade. Parents and friends are more than welcome to attend this fun filled morning.

Year 12 will be organising a multicultural lunch where Secondary students will be able to experience food from around the world ranging between $5-$10 a plate.

We hope you can make it and enjoy the day's festivities with us.

SEMESTER ONE EXAMSPlease be aware, Secondary

Examinations commence from Week 7, 03rd June - Week 8, 13th June. Please encourage your children to work out a schedule where there is a balance of study and break times so that they are not stressed. For more information regarding exams, please contact the Secondary Leadership Team during office hours.

NORTH MELBOURNE INNER SANCTUM DAY

During this week, some of our PDHPE staff were given the opportunity to attend an inner sanctum day with the 'Shinboners'. (North Melbourne Kangaroos)

They were able to learn

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coaching techniques, including a post game video session by one of their defensive strategies coach. The staff members were then able participate in a coaching session with a player meet and greet towards the end of the evening.

INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR NETBALL AND BADMINTON

On Wednesday 22nd May our students had the privilege to attend a SSV Netball and Badminton event. We were very well represented throughout the day. The Intermediate Boys Badminton team were unlucky to lose by a point count back in their final. However our students triumphed in Intermediate Boys Netball, Intermediate Girls Badminton and Senior Boys Badminton. They will continue to represent our school and district at the regional events. Well done to all students and teachers involved.

YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE 2019

As a part of ou Year 10 Career Development program, students are required to undertake a week-long Work Experience placement at an organisation of their choosing. This opportunity will provide students with valuable insights into the industry and workplace which they may wish to pursue in the future.

In 2019, Work Experience placements will take place between: Monday 24 - Friday 28 June (last week of Term 2).

Students are encouraged to contact potential employers early, to avoid missing out on securing a placement in their preferred industries. When approaching potential employers, students should call, email or speak to family contacts to assess if there are vacancies or whether organisations can accept a student for work experience. The submission deadline for Work Experience Arrangement Forms is FRIDAY 31 May.

Thank you to those students who have secured a work placement already.

If you have any questions, please contact our Year 10 Career Development Teachers;

Mr. Cassar: 10RC and 10BL (richard.cassar@gilson.vic.edu.au) or Ms. Hanley: 10DA and 10TL (sarah.hanley@gilson.vic.edu.au)

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SECONDARY SPORT

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YEAR 8 SPORT PHOTOS

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FRENCH POETRY COMPETITION AND EXCURSION

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Parents and Friends Committee

email: parentsandfriends.th@gilson.vic.edu.au

Purchase the Entertainment Book, make great savings and help fundraise for the school.

We are excited to announce that the Entertainment Book for 2019/2020 is back and full of new and amazing coupons/offers. The cost is $70 which can be purchased either as a hard copy or electronic version onto your device. It is available for sale in the uniform shop (cash only) or online. Gilson College receive 20% of the sale of each Membership. Click on the following links to order your membership and view the electronic version: https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/1956X55

https://online.flippingbook.com/view/816499/

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20May2019

Helpingyourchildmakeandkeepfriends

Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s the author of 12 books for parents including Spoonfed Generation and the best-selling Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It. His latest release Anxious Kids, was co-authored with Dr Jodi Richardson. by Michael Grose

Children who develop healthy friendships generally have a definite set of social skills that help make them easy to like, easy to relate to and easy to play with. One such skill is the ability to adjust their behaviours to suit the social requirements of a particular situation. Many boys struggle in this area and can be loud, overbearing and bossy when their peers want them to be quiet, cooperative and to follow others. You can coach your child to fit in with the requirements of many of their social groups using this three-pronged approach:

The primary school age is an ideal time for children to form friendships with both girls and boys. This is particularly valid if your child has siblings of their own gender, or don’t have siblings.

• Remind: Be preemptive with your teaching. Before your child visits their friends provide some relevant pointers about their behaviour. “Remember to say hello quietly and ask them if they’d like to play with you.”

• Rehearse: It’s useful to practise with children how they should act in social situations. “Okay, Jeremy tell me what you will say when you want to enter a game. Let’s practice waiting for a break in the game, approaching someone you know and saying, “Excuse me. Can I play with you guys?”

• Revisit: Give your child feedback after the event but keep it positive and upbeat. “That was great the way you let the other kids lead the way. Your friends love it when you let

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them be boss.” Boys, in particular, benefit from being told what works well in terms of their friendships behaviours.

Encourage healthy friendships

The wellbeing of many primary school girls is heavily impacted by her relationships with her peers. When relationships are going well she’ll tend to be happy, however when friendships become tricky then she can feel unhappy, even distraught. Help your daughter identify what a healthy friendship looks and feels like – she should feel safe, valued and able to speak up. Unhealthy relationships, such as cliques, are restrictive, one-sided, full of gossip and criticism. To assist them to reflect on the nature of healthy relationships help your child to formulate responses to these questions: “What does a good friend look like? How does a good friend behave? What do good friends do?”

Encourage friendships with both genders

The primary school age is an ideal time for children to form friendships with both girls and boys. This is particularly valid if your child has siblings of their own gender, or don’t have siblings. It’s through these early relationships that we gain the confidence to mix with different genders in the later years. Forming friends across genders helps to break down the mystique that sometimes forms, when a child has little contact with the ‘other’ gender.

Understand the impact of gender on friendships

Research shows that boys’ friendships groups are more inclusive and less changeable than friendships enjoyed by girls, particularly those in the eight to twelve age group. If you have a girl, be ready to support your daughter through the hurt of friendship breakdowns and remind them that new friendships are just around the corner. Many girls take a disagreement with a friend personally as they don’t have the emotional development to deal with conflict constructively. Help her reflect on her own place in a friendship breakdown, and encourage her to be open to restoring a relationship once emotions are in check.

Remember, friends a feather flock together

If you think that your child doesn’t have as many friends as a sibling or other children their own age, don’t be too alarmed. On average, children usually have only two or three significant friendships at any one time. It’s the quality rather than the quantity of friendships that counts. If you are concerned that your child lacks friends at school encourage them to take up a variety of extra-curricular activities. It’s easier to strike up a friendship with someone when you have something in common.

Above all else, encourage your child to be friendly by talking to others, showing an interest in what other children do, offering help when needed, and being willing to enter a game or social situation. Consider teaching your child, if necessary, alternatives to fighting and arguing when there is disagreement and conflict within groups.

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SECONDARY CALENDARTERM 2 2019

Week 7

m3rd june - 7th june Secondary Exam Week

m3rd juneYear 8 Boys Soccer

m6th juneYear 9 Urban Day

Week 8

m10th junePublic Holiday - Queens Birthday

m11th junePupil Free Day - Report Writing

m12th juneYear 7 Boys SoccerYear 9 Urban Day

m13th junePhotos DayYear 9 Holocaust Museum (after photos)

m14th juneMulticultural Parade

Week 9

m18th juneYear 8 Girls Soccer

m19th juneYear 11 VET Mountain Biking

m20th juneWMR Cross Country

CALENDAR 2019

PRIMARY CALENDARTERM 2 2019

Week 8

m10th JunePublic Holiday - Queens Birthday

m11th JunePUPIL FREE Day - Report Writing

m13th JuneSchool Photo Day

m14th JuneMulticultural Parade

Week 10

m25th - 26th JuneParent Teacher Interviews