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Get social with St George College! Volume 29 | Issue 16 | 17 November 2016 CRICOS Provider No: 02799F Forever Excelling www.sgc.sa.edu.au | 8159 8100 Recepon to Year 4 Performing Whole School Event Recepon to Year 12 When: Tuesday, 29 November Time: 6:30pm Where: Senior Campus Performing Arts and Sports Centre 2016 CHRISTMAS CONCERT Please note that we will be connuing Homework Club in Term 4, from Week 2 unl Week 6: Mondays 3:154:15pm Senior Campus Library Thank you Daniella Marciano Head of Co-Curricular HOMEWORK CLUB—TERM 4 Mondays 2:453:45pm Tuesdays 8:159:15am Thursdays 2:453:45pm Please contact Campus School and College Wear for any queries on: 8346 0830. UNIFORM SHOP HOURS MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL Mrs Gina Kadis Congratulaons to our Students The Pan Macedonian Society sponsors a compeon for all students in South Australia who are studying Modern Greek. This years theme was Greek Music, Musicians and Musical Instruments. Students were encouraged to be creave, innovave and community focused. They could make a poster, model of a musical instrument, PowerPoint presentaon or video of a Greek Song. Many of our Junior and Senior Campus students parcipated this year and the winner was announced at the Dimitria Fesval on Sunday, 13 November 2016. I am delighted to announce that Savva Miladous (Year 3) from St George College won First Prize. This is well deserved and we sincerely congratulate Savva on this achievement. A big thank you to our talented Modern Greek teachers at St George College for encouraging our students to parcipate and learn more about our Greek culture and the special place Music plays in the hearts of all our family celebraons. We also congratulate Year 11 student Yanni Delengas, who has been accepted into the Australian College of Sport for 2017. Yanni has been a student of St George College since 2005. He has most notably been a valuable member of the College Soccer Team parcipang in numerous tournaments locally and interstate. This talent has now led him to further pursue his interest in sport, gaining this presgious posion with the Australian College of Sport. We wish Yanni great success in his new venture. We look forward to hearing all about his future sporng triumphs and seeing him accomplish his future goals. Keep in touch Yanni! Years 5 & 6 Performing Whole School Event Academic, Sports and Service Prizes Recepon to Year 12 When: Thursday, 8 December Time: 6:30pm Where: Senior Campus Performing Arts and Sports Centre 2016 SPEECH NIGHT Savva with Mr Mitroussidis, member of the Pan Macedonian Society Yanni Delengas

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Get social with St George College!

Volume 29 | Issue 16 | 17 November 2016 CRICOS Provider No: 02799F

Forever Excelling

www.sgc.sa.edu.au | 8159 8100

Reception to Year 4 Performing Whole School Event Reception to Year 12

When: Tuesday, 29 November Time: 6:30pm Where: Senior Campus Performing

Arts and Sports Centre

2016 CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Please note that we will be continuing Homework Club in Term 4, from Week 2 until Week 6:

Mondays 3:15—4:15pm

Senior Campus Library

Thank you Daniella Marciano Head of Co-Curricular

HOMEWORK CLUB—TERM 4

Mondays 2:45—3:45pm

Tuesdays 8:15—9:15am

Thursdays 2:45—3:45pm

Please contact Campus School and College Wear for any queries on: 8346 0830.

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Mrs Gina Kadis

Congratulations to our Students

The Pan Macedonian Society sponsors a competition for all students in South Australia who are studying Modern Greek. This year’s theme was “Greek Music, Musicians and Musical Instruments”. Students were encouraged to be creative, innovative and community focused. They could make a poster, model of a musical instrument, PowerPoint presentation or video of a Greek Song. Many of our Junior and Senior Campus students participated this year and the winner was announced at the Dimitria Festival on Sunday, 13 November 2016. I am delighted to announce that Savva Miltiadous (Year 3) from St George College won First Prize. This is well deserved and we sincerely congratulate Savva on this achievement. A big thank you to our talented Modern Greek teachers at St George College for encouraging our students to participate and learn more about our Greek culture and the special place Music plays in the hearts of all our family celebrations. We also congratulate Year 11 student Yanni Delengas, who has been accepted into the Australian College of Sport for 2017. Yanni has been a student of St George College since 2005. He has most notably been a valuable member of the College Soccer Team participating in numerous tournaments locally and interstate. This talent has now led him to further pursue his interest in sport, gaining this prestigious position with the Australian College of Sport. We wish Yanni great success in his new venture. We look forward to hearing all about his future sporting triumphs and seeing him accomplish his future goals. Keep in touch Yanni!

Years 5 & 6 Performing Whole School Event

Academic, Sports and Service Prizes

Reception to Year 12 When: Thursday, 8 December Time: 6:30pm Where: Senior Campus Performing

Arts and Sports Centre

2016 SPEECH NIGHT

Savva with Mr Mitroussidis, member

of the Pan Macedonian Society

Yanni Delengas

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Remembrance Day | Friday, 11 November 2016 This is the second year St George College has commemorated this significant occasion by getting together as a College community. Last Friday, students from ELC to Year 11 (Year 12s have SACE Examinations) had an early recess and met in the Senior Campus Performing Arts Centre for a moving assembly coordinated by Mrs Patrizia Sale and led by Miss Irini Penglis and Mr Ben Hall. Congratulations to our student leaders – George Toumazos and Bradley Adam (Year 8) together with Demi Balderanos and Nemanja Veselinovic (Year 10) who shared precious war poetry to provide heartfelt reflections to us all, on the hardship experienced by many proud Australians during war. A big thank you to our Year 5, 6 and 7 students for designing and creating paper poppies, with assistance from Mr Shepheard, Mr King, Mrs Ktanis, Mrs Sonia Vogiatzis, Mrs Ruby Gates, Mrs Rita Rossidis and Mrs Chryssanthe Paronis. Thank you also to Costa Andresakis for co-ordinating all the media presentations. These poppies were sold to students and staff, to raise money for our local RSL. We are delighted to have raised $112.65 at the Junior Campus and $125.00 at the Senior Campus. We look forward to welcoming a representative from the RSL to join us in an upcoming assembly, so we can present them with a donation of $237.65 to go towards the brilliant work they perform to support war veterans and their families.

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MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

Mr Peter Karamoshos

Year 6 Master Chef Challenge I had the pleasure of attending the Year 6 Master Chef challenge last week and what a terrific experience this was. It was amazing that our students in Year 6 have the confidence and skills to plan, prepare and create delicious and pleasing three course meals. I was lucky enough to be one of four staff who were charged with the responsibility of judging the meals. The quality and range was extremely impressive. The meals included bruschetta, salt and pepper squid, chicken skewers, chocolate dipped fruit, parfait, salmon blinis. Not only were the groups measured against presentation, creativity and taste but their customer service was also part of the consideration. All students in the groups had specific roles, with some involved in back of house while others were the face of the group. All Year 6 students are to be congratulated for their willingness to take on a challenge of this type and step completely out of their comfort zone. Their teacher, Mrs Ktanis should also be acknowledged for providing her students with a real life “hands-on” learning experience.

Year 7 End-Of-Year Celebration Thanks to a number of our hard working parents, the Year 7 students had a wonderful end-of-year celebration dinner at the Carrington Centre on Friday, 11 November. Our tight sense of community was reinforced through this occasion where the brightly decorated venue gave our students an opportunity to enjoy each others company. Students made an effort to dress up for the evening and they all looked a lot older than Year 7!! They enjoyed a sumptuous meal and an award presentation. Music was provided by our own DJ, Costa Andresakis from Year 11, and while dancing was slow at the start, everyone got involved when the Greek music came on. A big thank you to the mothers who organised the evening, particularly Angela, Maria and Nicky.

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MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL Mr Peter Karamoshos

Semester 2 Examinations The Semester 2 Examinations are rapidly approaching. Whilst important, exams should be seen as simply another assessment type which will give students and teachers another piece of information to determine progress. Students should take pride in their exam performances (as they should in all aspects of their schooling), through making a concerted effort with their revision and achieving the best possible result. The exam timetable is as follows:

Good luck to all our students on their end of year exams!

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On Thursday, 10 November, Year 9 students embarked on their overnight stay at Monarto Zoo as part of their City to Country Program. Upon arrival at the Indaba Bush Camp site, the students unpacked the bus, stocked the fridge and then headed off on a Safari Tour. After lunch, students were taken to the cheetah enclosure where they had the challenge of seeing how many wheelbarrows and buckets of dolomite they could fill in 30 minutes to prepare the site for the cheetahs. Students grabbed shovels, rakes and wheelbarrows, and with plenty of determination, they shoveled, raked and carted wheelbarrows for the full 30 minutes. An excellent achievement by all students, displaying great team work skills. Students returned to the campsite to set up their tents and help prepare our evening meal. After dinner, students went on a night walk, taking in the sounds of the lions and the spotted hyenas who were close by. Students awoke early for a morning walk, taking in a spectacular sunrise and then participated in a number of challenging activities that will help develop life-long skills in terms or working effectively as a team member, build confidence, taking calculated risks and problem solving. Emma, Monarto Zoo’s Education Officer, was pleased with the student’s efforts throughout this session, stating that they showed persistence and teamwork to achieve these tasks. The camp concluded with a tour of the chimpanzee enclosure. Over the two days, students were encouraged to foster a sense of community and get back to nature without the modern day distractions that they are accustomed to. I hope the Year 9 students will use this hands-on experience to keep them on track for the rest of the year and use the skills learnt to prepare confidently for their exams. Michael Rodas | Director of Wellbeing

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MESSAGE FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Miss Stephanie Kosmetos

Road Safety with Reception This term, both Reception classes have been learning about Road Safety. They were lucky enough to visit the Road Safety Centre to build on what they were learning in the classroom. The children participated in an interactive presentation, which followed with the practical session of riding bikes on the “mock road”. The children had to stop at traffic lights, look for pedestrians, go around a roundabout and follow the road rules, all whilst having a lot of fun. The children had a wonderful time and learnt invaluable skills. Melanie Goudie and Helen Pappageorgiou | Reception Teachers

Scarecrows! What is a Scarecrow? Where do you find Scarecrows? How do you make a Scarecrow? These were just some of the questions that initiated plentiful discussion about an exciting project taking place in our ELC. Once again, St George College Preschool collaborated with Bunnings to provide an amazing opportunity for the children to engage in a hands on nature experience. This great project stemmed from our ELC who organised a fundraising event for the Junior School to partake in: “Loud Shirt Day”. This fundraiser helps to raise proceeds for the Cora Barclay Centre for deaf and hearing impaired children. Bunnings; who are supporters of Cora Barclay, then helped us in return by donating their time to help us with our special project. Through this community initiative, we creatively added another member to our preschool; our awesome Scarecrow! Through kind donations from Bunnings and our families in the ELC, we had the right resources and materials to put together our very own scarecrow. The children worked hard to put him together and are taking great care of him. Come in and have a look! Jana Lividitis | Early Learning Centre Teacher

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The Personal Learning Plan (PLP) is a compulsory subject at Stage 1 SACE, normally undertaken during Year 10. The PLP helps students to plan for their future and assists them in choosing the subjects they will study in Years 11 and 12. Students must achieve a C grade or better to successfully complete the subject. Some assignments undertaken by students this year have included:

Goal Setting Researching Career Pathways Writing Resumes and Cover Letters Interviewing People Strategies for Achieving Goals Working with MyCareerMatch

To give you a small taste of the work involved in completing a PLP, Year 10 Student, Daniel Doherty has offered to share an interview he conducted with a Computer Engineer from Lockheed Martin: Personal Learning Project Interview Questions and Answers What is the job growth outlook for Software Engineering? The job growth outlook for Software Engineering & Development in Australia is 28.9% in the next 10 years, according to (www.joboutlook.gov.au). This is far higher than the job growth of almost any other industry in the country. What degrees/qualifications are required for this job? No degrees are required for this job however, Computer Science and Programming skills are definitely required. Although technically a degree is not required for this job, it is most probably the best way to get the required knowledge and skills to perform excellently as a Software Developer. What is the median pay in the US? The median pay for Software Developers and Engineers in the United States is approximately $70,000USD which amounts to $90,000AUD, however this is hugely based on location, skill level and a range of other factors.

What is the average salary in Australia? The average salary in Australia is approximately $84,000AUD however, this fluctuates based on location, position and the company. Some Software Engineers and Developers in Australia can make millions of dollars annually. What is the required ATAR for a Bachelor of Computer Science / Software Engineering? As at 2016, the required ATAR is 80, however, an ATAR of 99.95 is my goal. What are the best Universities for Computer / Software Engineering? The best Universities are Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, Oxford University, Carnegie Mellon University, Harvard University and others. Although none of the top 5 Universities are in Australia (the best University in Australia is at 13th place), for this career it doesn’t really matter what degree you have and there are many competent and highly paid Software Developers without University Degrees. That being said, personally, I think a University degree is the best pathway for me as a Software Developer. Nonetheless, it is somewhat comforting to know that a degree from a second-tier school is not limiting in anyway What is the entry level pay? The entry level pay for Software Developers and Engineers is around $60,000 - $65,000 however, it can be drastically higher or lower. What is the late career pay? Late career pay for can be well over $200,000 or even half a million dollars however, this depends on the company, role, skills, and a range of other factors. What are the top companies to work for? According to Business insider, the top 5 Tech Companies to work for include but are not limited to; Google, Salesforce.com, Facebook, Microsoft, and Apple. What does a day in the life of a Software Engineer/Developer look like? A day in the life involves checking emails, debugging code, programming, organising software architecture, business plans, reviews, schedules and more.

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with Mrs Gates

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SATAC Update Students are reminded that SATAC applications have now closed and late fees will apply should you wish to submit an application. University Results will be released on Tuesday, 20 December and students will have until Tuesday, 3 January to change preferences. The “Main Offer” round will commence on Tuesday, 17 January, with offers emailed by 5:00pm. Further important dates can be found on the inside cover of the SATAC Guide.

with Mrs Gates

Continued from previous page… PLP Interview Reflection I conducted this interview with a Computer Engineer from Lockheed Martin; a multinational Aerospace and Engineering company and Mrs Ruby Gates. The interview combined with my personal research has given me more insight into my Personal and Learning Goals. I started the interview by introducing myself and telling them what my preferred career was which is to become a Software Engineer and Developer. I then asked and researched a range of questions as listed above. One of my first questions was what degrees and qualifications are required for this job. It is most important to know what degrees/qualifications are required for any job as from there one can work backwards and find out how to get those qualifications or to get into that specific degree that will in turn lead to getting the job, which is exactly what I did. I eventually went on to ask about the pay rate, top companies to work for, and what a day in the life of Software Engineer or Software Developer looks like. Finding out what a day in the life of a worker in the job I'd like to do in future was very insightful as it got rid of the stereotypes and preconceived ideas I had about software developers. For instance, the general consensus is that Software Engineers and Developers sit on a chair 24/7 typing senseless code. However, through my research and this interview, I found that although Software Engineers do spend much time programming, hours of their time are also spent on planning the development of software, infrastructure, interfaces, and much more. It is very true that Software Developers spend hours sitting in a chair producing code, nonetheless, if not for them, this whole article could not be printed, the paper you’re holding could not be produced, the phones, computers, cars, electricity and a range of other materials would be non existent.

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tafeSA Key Dates Students please note that Wednesday, 30 November is the closing date for equal consideration for competitive course preferences. The following dates should also be noted for students who have made application to tafeSA:

Friday, 9 December 2016: December offer round (some courses may make early offers)

Tuesday, 20 December 2016: Last day to undertake Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA), for results to be considered in the first January offer round

Wednesday, 28 December 2016: Change of preference deadline. Course preferences cannot be added, removed or re-ordered in a submitted application from midnight until Monday, 9 January 2017.