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Wednesday 1st June 2016 Issue 8

Galen Catholic College Newsletter

On Friday May 6th the Year 10 Black and White Photography class had the privilege to visit Brucks Mills to see Wolfgang Sievers’ original prints and take a private tour of the factory. Whist doing so, some students had 35mm cameras to try and replicate Wolfgang’s photographs. Amongst the old school 35mm cameras, we also had modern day DSLRs to document the day. Written by Nick Richards - Year 10

Galen Shutterbugs take a step back in time at Bruck Mills

Photograph by Wolfgang Sievers, taken in 1950

Read the article: page 4

Winter Appeal 2016May 30 - June 10May 30 - June 10

Social Justice NewsPage 6 & 7

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VCE Chemistry studentsproduce Asprin

Galen’s VCE Unit 3 Chemistry classes travelled to La Trobe University Wodonga to prepare and test samples of Asprin. This was part of their School Assessed Coursework in ‘Organic Reaction Pathways’. The students prepared a sample, tested its melting point, purified the sample and tested the purity of the purified sample. The students were surprised to find that their purified sample was more pure than a commercial sample of Asprin that they also tested. Students enjoyed being able to work in a university laboratory under the direction of a university lecturer and two PhD students.

Dr Keith White helping Chloe Mitchell recrystalize herAsprin while Jesse Gardner–Russell and Ben Lyons look on.

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For student absences, phone: 5721 6322

Or email: [email protected]

What’s On• Fri June 3 - Year 11 Exams begin• Mon June 6-10: Year 11 Exams• Mon June 6-10: Year 10 Exams• Tues June 7 - GAT Exam• Fri June 10 - Year 8 Medieval Day• Mon June 13 - Queen’s Birthday Holiday• Tues June 14 - Report Writing Day - Student Free• Wed June 15 - Year 10 Party Safe• Wed June 15 - Hume Cross Country• Thurs June 16 - Yr 10 OEd Rock Climbing• Thurs June 16 - Year 12 OEd• Mon June 20-24: Yr 10 Work Experience• Fri June 24 - End of Term 2 (2.30pm)

• Fri Jul 8-13: Gold Coast Band Music Tour • Mon Jul 11 - Term 3 begins• Wed Jul 13 - Yr 10 Careers Expo P1-4• Wed Jul 13 - Yr 9 Power to Persist P5-6• Wed Jul 20 - VCE (2017) Info Night• Mon Jul 25-27: Yr 8 Guest Author (Emilie Zoey Baker)• Wed Jul 27 - Maths Comp• Thurs Jul 28 - Yr 10 Interviews (student free day for Year 10 students only)• Thurs Jul 28 - Yr 12 Life of Galileo P5-6• Mon Aug 1 - Yr 10 OEd Skiing• Tues Aug 2 - Galen Talent Quest• Wed Aug 3 - Yr 10 (2017) Info Night• Wed Aug 3 - Yr 10 OEd Skiing• Fri Aug 5 - Yr 10 OEd Skiing• Tues Aug 9 - Yr 10 Formal• Tues Aug 9 - Yr 10 Macbeth P5-6• Wed Aug 10 - Yr 11 OEd Ski• Wed Aug 10 - Yr 7&8 ‘Stepping Up’ Workshops P5-6• Thurs Aug 11 - Yr 9&10 ‘Staying Strong’ Workshops P 1-2

For the latest Upcoming Events visit:www.galen.vic.edu.au

From the PrincipalDear Parents, Guardians and Carers,

• Enrolment interviewsWe are almost at the end of the Year 7 enrolment interviews for 2017. It has been a real joy speaking with the Grade 6 students and their parents and hearing what they are looking forward to in coming to Galen. Letters of offer will be mailed to parents before the end of the term. • Parent Association dinner & meeting at Politini’s WinesJust a reminder that the PA regional dinner this year will be held at Politini’s Wines in the King Valley on Tuesday June 21. All parents are invited, but espe-cially those who live in or near the King Valley. Senior members of the Leadership Team, including myself as Principal, will be in attendance and will be available for a Q & A session.

• Year 11 exams & the GATThe Year 11 exams start later this week and the GAT (General Achievement Test) for all students undertaking Year 12 subjects takes place on Tuesday 7 June.

Our thoughts are with the students as they prepare themselves for these impor-tant exams.

• Staffing news- Mr Jim Samon has commenced Long Service Leave and will be away for the rest of this term. Mrs Lyndel Petersen will be the Acting Year 7 Co-ordinator while Jim is away.- Ms Claudia Bellani has commenced maternity leave. I wish to thanks Ms Bellani for delaying her maternity leave until we could appoint a replacement teacher.- Mr Gary Watson is away on on Long Service Leave and returns to Galen on June 6.

• Board AGMThe AGM of the Galen Board was held last Thursday evening.

Financial and achievement reports were tabled for the past year.

Mr Mark Williams has retired from the Board after serving as a member for the past 6 years, the last 2 as Chair. The Board thanked Mark for his generous service and leadership over the past years.

Ms Suellen Loki was appointed as the new Chair. Suellen has been a member of the Board for the past 4 years.

Regards,

Bernard NealPrincipal

Uniform ShopOpening Hours

Tuesday: 8.00am - 5.00pmThursday: 3.00pm - 6.00pm

Direct Line: 03 5723 [email protected]

Talent Quest 2016Can you juggle, ride a unicycle or have

a talent that only your close friends and family know about?

If your answer is ‘yes’ consider trying out for this years Talent Quest.

Make sure you get in quick, entries close on June 6! (Sign up on SIMON).

Year 7 & 8 Catch-up DayAs we move towards the end of the first semester it is impor-tant that all year 7 & 8 students are up-to-date with their assessment tasks. The students have been encouraged to check with their teachers to ensure that all outstanding work has been completed and submitted. We will have a catch-up day for any students who have overdue work Tuesday 14th June, which is a student free report-writing day. Parents will be notified if their son/daughter is required at school on this day.

Junior School NewsWendy Chuck - Junior School Director

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Galen ParentsAssociation

The next Parents Association meeting will be an away dinner meeting at Politini Wines, Cheshunt. Dinner will be made by Nonna Josie, which will include her tra-ditional recipes. We will start with nibbles during the meeting from 6:30 to 7:15 and a buffet style dinner will follow with; pork rib sugo with polenta, Sicilian pork and veal meatballs, caponata, vegetables and salad. Dessert will be custard cannoli. Tea and Coffee. Wine by the glass or bottle at cellar door prices.

Tuesday 21 June at 6:30pm - 9pmPolitini Wines65 Upper King River Road, Cheshunt Ph: 5729 8277

All parents, carers and school staff are invited.Carpooling is available: meet at 5:30pm in front of St Pats School - Ovens St.RSVP via Galen's Main Office by Tuesday 14 June.$35 cash only (wine at cellar door prices). Bring friends!

Please leave your contact information at school front desk if you'd like a GPA member to contact you for more information.

Galen Arts Creative work from Galen’s Year 7-11 Arts students

E M E R G I N G T A L E N T 1st - 30th June 2016

Open Daily 9am- 5pm • 100 Murphy St Wangaratta@ WANGARATTA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

Galen Catholic College Year 7 (2017) Interviews

All grade 6 parents that have submitted their child’s enrolment application to Galen Catholic College, please make sure you have booked your interview by using the following website and code provided below. If you need assistance booking your interview please contact the Galen Catholic College main office on 57 21 6322 and the office staff will assist you.

www.schoolinterviews.com.auLogin code: r8x4


60 years after the Australian photographer Wolfgang Sievers (1913-2007) photographed Bruck Mills in Wangaratta, the Galen College Year 10 photography students retraced his steps through the same factory to see the same machines still in operation.

Australian Textiles Mills displayed 50 photographs by Wolfgang Sievers for the Year 10 tour, Makayla Briena had a chance to see her great grand father or grand father in the photographs, as they had both worked at Bruck Mills.

Wolfgang Sievers emigrated from Germany in 1930 because of the impending war in Europe. The factory where the Aus-tralian Textile Mills stands now was a factory set up by the Australian Government to make aluminium for the Second World War. When the war finished in 1945 it was transformed into the textile factory by a Canadian company Bruck Mills.

When Sievers photographed the factory in 1954 there were over a 1000 workers. He captured the well-dressed workers operating the enormous machines, which were part of the industrial revolution, making mass produced fabrics for the

popular fashion scene in Melbourne.

The international market has pressured Australian Textile Mills to down size. Some machines have been decommis-sioned and its biggest contract is making uniform fabric for the Australian army. It seems after 70 years of making fashion fabrics it has returned to manufacturing for the Australian Army.

It has much fewer workers, "around 163" says student Jack James. One worker, Gavin Gardner (pictured below left) who student Nicholas Richards photographed outside, had just announced his retirement after 48 and a half years.

Amber Ferraro captured brilliant photographs of today's workers with a digital SLR camera in colour, something Wolfgang Sievers couldn't do till later in his life. Other students used 35 mm black and white film cameras much like what Sievers used. These films will be developed back at school and enlarged in the darkroom.

Written by Andrew Sinclair

Galen Shutterbugs retrace footsteps ofWolfgang Sievers at Bruck Mills

Above: Photograph (detail) taken by Wolfgang Sievers inside Bruck Mill, of a workeramongst the factory machinery. Print from negatives Sievers made in 1954.


Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF)

CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Govern-ment to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities. If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.The annual CSEF amount per student is $225 for secondary school students. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 3rd JUNE 2016

Semester 2 officially commences June 15:This is an opportunity for Year 12 VCE students to consolidate their Unit 3 achievements with a strong Unit 4 effort in readiness for the end of year exams. VCAL students are encouraged to continue applying themselves diligently and to finish the year feeling proud of their efforts and ready for the next pathway. This is also a chance for Year 11 students to make a fresh start with Unit 2 subjects and with their VCAL programs. Year 11 students are encouraged to reflect on their performance in semester 1, learn from this experience and commit to a consistent approach for semester 2 as a basis for Year 12.

The end of year exam time-table for Unit 3 4 exams is now available at this link:www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/pages/vce/exams/timetable.aspx#timetable

Please note that if students have an exam clash, VCAA will be in contact later in the year with arrangements to accommodate this.

Reminder: Year 11 students who wish to change subjects for semester 2 need to discuss this with their parents/guardians and teachers, fill out a form, ensure that it is signed and submit it to Mr.Grogan by June 6. Students wishing to transfer to VCAL must meet with Miss Code to discuss the requirements of this option.

Students who are running late for an exam including the GAT or who are unable to make it to an exam need to communicate with Mrs. Woods, Mrs. O’Dwyer, or Mr. Grogan. Please note VCAL classes and associated work placements will operate as normal (timetable included in last newsletter and emailed).

We have had many students who have participated in the National Youth Science Forum over the last few years. It is a terrific opportunity for any students interested in Science or Maths.The highly acclaimed National Youth Science Forum 2017 has now opened on line for Year 11 students studying sciences to consider applying to attend. Applications close 31 May 2016. Further information is available on www.nysf.edu.au Upcoming Dates• May 23 - June 3 VCAL placement• June 3 - 10 Year 11 Exams• June 7 - GAT exam for VCE and VCAL students studying Unit 3/4 subjects• June 13 - Queen’s Birthday Holiday• June 14 - Report Writing Day• June 24 - Last day of Term 2

Senior School NewsMick Grogan - Senior School Director

URGENT - Host Family Needed for an Italian Student Arriving in a month’s time.

The student will be about 16 years of age. You will have a choice of a male or female. If you have a spare room and you have the time and are willing to interact with a different culture please

contact Franco Cudini on 57216322 or [email protected] for more information.

Archiving Galen’s History

Jill Lindquist, a qualified and experienced librarian/archivist has been contracted to Galen to undertake the work of accessioning historical records and ephemera. Jill will be recording the information on a database to facilitate easier access to items of historical significance to the college.One of the major challenges in doing this work, especially in regard to photographs, is establishing the identity of individuals, dates and provenance. If you have any material you think may be of interest to the college, that is in clean and reasonable condition, and it is, or can be dated and identified, please feel free to contact the school by phone or email Jill: [email protected]

Middle School NewsRob Walker - Middle School Director

June8-10 Year 10 Exams13 QUEENS BIRTHDAY – Student Free Day14 Report Writing Day – Student Free day15 Year 10 Party Safe18 SATURDAY – Catch Up Day for students who have not submitted work20-24 Year 10 Work Experience24 Finish 2:30pm


Winter Appeal 2016

Image reference: http://intentblog.com/helping-homeless-people-die-indoors

May 30 - June 10May 30 - June 10The Galen Social Justice Group invites you to join with us in contributing non-perishable items and blankets

to those in need in the Wangaratta area.

Every year The St Vincent de Paul Society amongst many other charitable organisations clothe, feed and accommodate

the people most vulnerable in our community.As winter sets in and we feel the cold we are called to be mindful

of those who are in need.

Please give generously

Students are invited to bring in the following:

• Year 7 & 8: canned food (soup, tomatoes, fruit, tuna, spaghetti etc).

• Year 9 & 10: packet food (rice, pasta, dried noodles, dried or sweet biscuits etc).

• Year 11 & 12: $2 Donation towards the purchase of blankets.

Staff: toiletries

Items are collected in homeroom and in mini schools.

These items will then be donated to the Wangaratta St Vincent de Paul Society

This winter will see many schools and community groups braving the elements and sleeping out for a cause. Homelessness is a problem often overlooked and misunderstood by the wider community. The Vinnies School and Community Sleepouts help students and community members to connect with and better under-stand the issue of homelessness. All funds raised by our school sleepout event will be utilized by the St Vincent de Paul Society to support people experiencing hardship in our community.

Our annual Winter Sleepout will occur on Friday 17th June.The format for the evening includes:• Guest Speakers, Social Justice/WellBeing Activities and Games• Dinner: soup and bread• Movie• And an opportunity to sleep out here at school (any student at any year level is welcome to sleepout).• Cost: $5 donation (in addition food or toiletry donations are welcome).

VINNIES WINTER SLEEPOUT @ GalenFriday June 17

To register your interest email: [email protected]


Justice Matters CampThe “Justice Matters” Camp is an opportunity for students to develop and extend skills in leadership and initiative while providing the opportunity to meet other like-minded youth from across our diocese at a three day camp at the Harrietville Chalet. The theme of this years camp was “BOTH JUSTICE AND MERCY”. Galen had two representatives from year ten attend this camp, Emma Christy and Billie Taylor who participated in a range of activities and discussions, particularly around deepening our awareness and understanding of issues of justice.

“Emma and I went on a Justice Matters Camp, which was focused on the theme 'Justice and Mercy'. Throughout the camp we talked about important issues in our modern society, such as human trafficking, asylum seekers, poverty, and many other unjust issues effecting our world. We learnt how we can make a difference in our school, that will help the world become a better place for us all to live in. We met like-minded people and made great friends during our time there; we would definitely recommend those who have a passion for justice to attend in the future!”

Galen WinterSleepout

Sleep in solidarity and experience a small part of being homeless

Friday June 17

BYO: CARDBOARD BOXES, SLEEPING BAG, PILLOW

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ST. VINNIESEMAIL: [email protected]

$5 ENTRY: • SOUP • GUEST SPEAKER • MOVIE


On Wednesday 25th May, 30 students from Year 7 to Year 10 were assessed for the Wangaratta Regional Sayembara Lisan Indonesian Speaking Competition. This is an initiative of the Victorian Indonesian Teachers Association, and is supported by Melbourne University and the Victorian Government. The students were also competing against Cathedral College students, in order to gain a place to compete at the State Final. The students completed a 5 to 10 minute conversation with two Indonesian teachers (Brian Williams, of Cathedral College and Meg Webster, of Galen Catholic College). Enterants were required to answer general questions about their age, where they live, hobbies, how they get to school etc. Afterwards they gave a speech about their friends, family, pets or their house for approximately 1 minute. Then they needed to answer a series of unrehearsed questions regarding the topics they had previously spoken about, for a further 2-3 minutes. It was evident that the students had practised frequently and the assessors were amazed by the students’ love of the

language, their preparation, pronunciation, and ability to converse in Indonesian, making it very difficult to choose the finalists for each section. A total of sixteen students from Galen Catholic College have been selected to represent the Wangaratta District in the Sayembara Lisan State Finals at the University of Melbourne on Saturday 11th June. Our school community wishes them the best of luck!

FinalistsYear 7: Teresa Grace, Isabella Humphreys & Brooke Watson

Year 8: Amy Rebbechi, Arif Khan & Breanna Arnold & Kiona Gottschling

Year 9: Beginning: Ebony Watson, Chloe Hutchinson, Jorja Reidy, Tess Devine, Emma Gillies & Matilda Drage

Year 10: Mai Thwaites, Tahni Binko, Jack Roach & Mia Condon

Sayembara LisanIndonesian Speaking Regional Competition

Above: Some of the finalists who will compete in the Sayembara Lisan State Finalsat the University of Melbourne on Saturday 11th June.


On the 23rd of May the students of Discovery selected to go to different farms in the region according to their interest. The first group went out to a hobby farm in Greta and looked at how families can run sustainable farms. The second group went to the Allen Sheep Farm and learnt how to sheer a sheep, played with baby lambs and learnt about treating and testing wool. The third group went out to the Sandral Sheep Farm, where they learnt how to train kelpies, and why they are so helpful in the paddock. They also learnt how to sheer sheep and had the opportunity to see some farming machinery, including tractor’s, in action. The fourth group went out to the trout farm in Harrietville where they learnt about sustainable trout farming practices, had a tour of the farm and got to do some trout fishing. The students have had the opportunity to learn a lot about sustainable farming in the area and have come back to school to design their own farms that counter some of the issues farmers face such as salinity, drought, irrigation, pesticides and crop rotation. This experience could not have gone ahead without the assistance of Beth and Peter Sandral, Matt and Mandy Allen and Sarah Taylor and George McLeod, so Galen and the Discovery Team would like to thank them for providing such a great learning experience for our students.

Discovery Farming Excursions

Past Galen student, Katrina Pulvirenti is visiting ‘home’ to share her many years of dance experience and knowledge after venturing out after secondary school. Katrina’s new dance workshop event “INVADED” is happening on the 2nd of July at Galen. Expert choreographers (one of whom was on The Voice Australia) will also be at the event to share their knowledge. The great thing about this dance event is that it is for absolute beginners all the way up to interme-diate dancers. And the best part is, you don’t actually need to be a dancer to come along! To register your interest, email Katrina: [email protected]


Year 7 Girls NetballThe year 7 netball team came away winners at the Upper Hume School Sports day two weeks ago. Not losing a game for the entire day. We were lucky to have so many versatile girls, which I think helped when we took on Wangaratta High School in the Grandfinal and coming away winners by so much. Every girl stepped up and played some great netball. Winning this tournament now advances us to the Hume Division in August. Go girls. - Linda ODonohue

Year 8 Girls Netball“After a long three days at camp and hardly any practice the year 8 girl’s netball team, played four excellent games, winning three out of four and coming in 3rd overall. The Galen girls showed both great sportsmanship and mateship as they won and lost gracefully as well as watching their fellow year 7 girl’s team play each game. Well Done Girls.” - Grace McMahon

Equestrian NewsThis years Albury Scots Equestrian Interschools was held on the 21st of May at the Albury Wodonga Equestrian Centre. The competition contained Dressage, Showjumping, Mount and Rider, Games and Handy mount. With over 100 competitors attending this years event with some very tough competition and Galen entering one of their smallest teams, including Annie Creed, Lucy O’Connor, Isla Evans and Amie Hourigan It was a long day but all worth it in the end with Isla Evans finishing off Reserve Champion Intermediate Rider out of a class of 50 and Amie Hourigan Winning Champion Senior Rider out of a class of 54. To top off the day Galen had a comfortable whole school win to finish on a score of 61, followed by St Paul’s College Walla Walla on 44.5.

A great weekend out representing Galen’s Equestrian team once again and we are now looking forward to the Barastoc Interschool Qualifier in Elmore on the 8- 9th of July. Please get in contact with Amie Hourigan if you are interested in coming along.


Senior Boys FootballOn Wednesday 17th May the Galen Boys Senior Football team played in the Herald Sun Shield in Shepparton. Our first game was against Wanganui Park Secondary College. The boys displayed a fast running game and were able to capitalize on some good teamwork by our onballers. The backline players were strong and repelled many attacks from the opposing team. The Galen team were able to over run their opponents and came out winning by 3 goals. Nick Parker who was representing Galen for the first time had a nasty fall and came out of it with a significant knee injury. We all wish Nick a speedy recovery for the rest of the season.

After winning the first game quite comfortably the boys were going into the game against Notre Dame with confidence. From the first bounce coach Laurie Burt made the boys think about Nick Parker and the sacrifice he had made for the team and with a solid pump up speech from Riley Smart everyone was raring to go.

The final score saw Notre Dame take the win 5.2.32 to 4.2.26 but contests were tight all across the ground as the midfield with Xavier Wales, Lachie Bedendo, Joe Richards, Will Nolan and Riley Smart allowed for plenty of options up forward.

Will Robinson started strong leading the forward line kicking 2 goals along side Frazer Judd whose strong contested marks set him up for one of his own. Paul Sanderson was in under all day and was rewarded with a goal while Jack Larkin, Jesse Levesque and Eli Holland Dean worked tirelessly to create options and move the ball forward. Tyler Spencer and Matt Wilson seemed to be everywhere and gathered plenty of possession and Ryan Holt and Connor Stone created plenty of run off the wings with numerous entries into our forward 50. Harry Condon and Riley Petts were strong off the half back providing plenty of spark and Jordan Storer seemed to have his man covered for a majority of the game. Dion Ploegmakers and Jack Jenkin played strong deep in defence and were consistent for the game and Lachie Hourigan didn’t allow his many any easy opportunities. Brad Andison’s courageous back with the flight effort stood out for the day and definitely lifted the teams spirit to bring the game back to within a goal. But there wasn’t enough time left as the game would have definitely finished differently if there was an extra 5 minutes with the momentum in Galen’s favour. Everyone competed hard and the boy’s were unlucky not to come home with a win. The team would like to thank Mr. Burt and Mrs. White for organizing and coaching the team and for Dennis for driving the bus and goal umpiring.

Many thanks to Daniel Murphy for assisting to compile this report.

Intermediate Girls NetballThursday the 19th May the intermediate girls netball team played in the Upper Hume netball competition. The girls first game was against Marian College, the girls were a little nerv-ous but came away with a great win 23-8. Next saw the girls line up against Wodonga Middle Years College – Felltimber, again another solid team effort by all team members coming home with a 45 – 3 win. Going into our last game before finals against Wodonga Senior Secondary College the girls were able to bring home another convincing win the end result 28-3. After three convincing wins it was time for the grand final. All team members had played very well all day and everyone gave their all. Galen had a slow start to the game against Catholic College Wodonga however they did not give up or drop their heads, after a tough game unfortunately they came off second best going down by 4 goals. Player of the day went to Madison O’Keefe for her consistency and continuous talk and support on the court.

Work in Progress: Galen’s New Senior School

One of Galen’s new Senior School complexes in progress, located between the Stadium and the current Year 7 area.

Our Lady’s Primary SchoolTelephone: 03 5721 3783

principal@olwangaratta.catholic.edu.auwww.olwangaratta.catholic.edu.au

St Bernard’s Primary SchoolTelephone: 03 5721 4431

principal@sbwangaratta.catholic.edu.auwww.sbwangaratta.catholic.edu.au

St Patrick’s Primary SchoolTelephone: 03 5721 5795

principal@spwangaratta.catholic.edu.auwww.spwangaratta.catholic.edu.au

Galen Catholic CollegeTelephone: 03 5721 6322

[email protected]

Borinya Community PartnershipTelephone: 03 5721 2174

[email protected]

CREW schools celebrate Catholic Education WeekDelivering a seamless P-12 education

Academic excellence

Nurturing the individual

Social Justice in action

Pathways forsuccess

Faith and spirituality

Catholic RegionalEducation Wangaratta

For enrolment enquiries, contact your local Catholic school for more information

The site of Galen’s second Senior Schoolbuilding. Located adjacent to the currentJunior Learning Space.

YEAR 10 EXAMS JUNE, 2016

NOTE: Year 10 exam week is week 9 of term 2. The schedule of the

week is outlined as below. MONDAY AND TUESDAY will be normal

classes. Class content to be determined by the subject

teacher.

(Exam Duration: 95 minutes – Exam: 90 minutes, Reading Time: 5 minutes)

DAY / DATE Period EXAM

WEDNESDAY June 8th

Note on this Wed the school will run with a ‘normal timetable’ no extended homeroom.

1 TIMETABLED CLASSES

2

3-4

EXAM REVISION/STUDY

5 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

6

THURSDAY June 9th

1 ENGLISH

2

3-4 EXAM REVISION/STUDY

5 MATHS

6

FRIDAY

June 10th

1 HUMANITIES

2

3-4 EXAM REVISION/STUDY

5 SCIENCE

6

MID YEAR EXAM ARRANGEMENTS 2016 SENIOR SCHOOL DATE

YEAR 11 VCE YEAR 12 VCE & VCAL

YEAR 11 VCAL

June 3 Year 11 Exams commence **Homeroom and Classes

***Special Homeroom Normal Classes/VET/ Workplace

June 6 Year 11 Exams

**Homeroom and Classes


June 7 GAT Exam 10am-‐1.15pm* for students doing a Unit 3/ 4 subject. Year 11 Exams in the afternoon.

VCE -‐ GAT Exam 10am-‐1.15pm* No classes in the afternoon VCAL – Special homeroom, normal classes (except for those sitting GAT).

***Special Homeroom Normal Classes/VET/ Workplace (except for those sitting GAT).

June 8 Year 11 Exams **Homeroom and Classes


June 9 Year 11 Exams **Homeroom and Classes


June 10 Normal Classes

June 13 Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday

June 14 June 15

Report Writing Day – No formal classes Semester 2 commences for Senior School

Note: • Exam timetables have been emailed to teachers, students and parents. • * GAT timetables with student numbers will be distributed in homeroom.

Students are asked to retain this important document. • **There will be room changes for Year 12 VCE homeroom & classes • ***Year 11 VCAL students will gather for homeroom. There will be room

changes for Year 11 & 12 VCAL homeroom and classes. • Year 11 VCAL students who do a VCE exam do not need to attend

VCAL classes on the day of their exam.

Galen Catholic CollegeCollege Street, WangarattaPO Box 630 Wangaratta Vic 3676

Principal: Bernard NealEmail: [email protected]: 03 5721 6322Web: www.galen.vic.edu.au

Newsletter enquiries can be emailed directly to the Publications & Promotions Officer: [email protected]

Who’s Who at GalenLeadership Team• Bernard Neal: Principal• Patrick Arcuri: Deputy Principal—Staff & Students• Marie Salinger: Deputy Principal – Learning & Teaching• Genevieve O’Reilly: Deputy Principal – Catholic Identity• Dom Giannone: Business Manager• Anthony Batters: Professional Development Co-ordinator• Kylie Quin: Daily Organiser• Mick Grogan: Senior School Director• Rob Walker: Middle School Director• Wendy Chuck: Junior School Director

The best way to contact Galen staff members direct is by email. All staff have email addresses which follow the formula: [email protected]

School BoardFr Mike Pullar: Parish PriestSuellen Loki: Board ChairColin McClounan: Deputy ChairBernard Neal: PrincipalPhil Bretherton: CEO RepresentativePatrick Arcuri: Deputy Principal Dom Giannone: Business ManagerCheryl Impink: Parents’ Assoc. RepresentativeLiz Nelson: Parent RepresentativeHannah Clancy: Parent RepresentativeKaren Archer: Parent RepresentativeTracey Bright: Parent Representative

Parents Association Executive • Elizabeth Jolly: President• Louine Robinson: Vice President• Jodie Sutton: Secretary• Carolyn Hicks: Treasurer

Members of the Board and Parents Association can be contacted via the office on 03 5721 6322 or email:[email protected]

Galen Homework CentreStudents enjoying the atmosphere of working together and getting some help at our Homework Centre. It's a great way to keep on top of your studies and get help from peers and teachers. Teachers volunteer their time to assist students. Homework centre runs every Wednesday from after school to 4:50pm.

Rotary Student Leadership AwardCongratulations to Emma Gamble of Year 11 who received the Student Leadership Award conferred by The Rotary Club of Appin Park Wangaratta this week on June 1st. Amongst the Year 11 group there were 15 students nominated for the award, and four were shortlisted including Maddison Talarico, Jessica Delaney, Jack Larkin and Emma Gamble. In order to be nominated for the award students had to:• be highly regarded by staff and students• contribute positively to the classroom, school and the community• demonstrate willingness to take on a leadership role in a school activity, extracurricular activity or in the community• Contribute to problem-solving in peaceful ways• Demonstrate respect for diversity and the view of others• Have a positive attitude to education and school life.

We were honoured to have Barbara Young, New Generations co-ordinator for he Rotary Club of Appin Park Wangaratta, and Robert Tate, President of The Rotary Club of Appin Park Wangaratta present at our Senior School Assembly to present the award to Emma. We are pleased to have so many Year 11 students be considered for the award and commend Emma for being the worthy recipient.

Right: Barbara Young, New Generations co-ordinator for the Rotary Club of Appin Park Wangaratta, and Robert Tate, President of The Rotary Club of Appin Park Wangaratta with Galen’s award recipient, Emma Gamble.

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