2022 Term 1, Week 8

Principal's News

Harmony Week – National Close the Gap Day – National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence

We have celebrated and acknowledged Harmony Week this week. In doing so, there has also been opportunity to bring attention to National Close the Gap Day (Thursday, 17th March) and National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence (Friday, 18th March).

Across Australia, businesses, communities and schools celebrate Harmony Week. The intention is to celebrate Australia’s cultural diversity and to advocate for an inclusive community, as well as promote respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. Australia is still a young nation and as the world becomes smaller, we are fast becoming a home for people of many nations. The Chisholm Catholic College FAMILY welcomes students from many and varied backgrounds; it is important to us that all students and families belong. Activities were held throughout the week, but it is the message that goes along with it that is so crucial.

Did you know?

• Nearly half (49 per cent) of Australians were born overseas or have at least one parent who was.
• We identify with over 300 ancestries.
• Since 1945, more than 7.5 million people have migrated to Australia.
• 85 per cent of Australians agree multiculturalism has been good for Australia.
• Apart from English, the most common languages spoken in Australia are Mandarin, Arabic, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Italian, Greek, Tagalog/Filipino, Hindi, Spanish and Punjabi.
• More than 70 Indigenous languages are spoken in Australia.

These facts are taken from ABS 2016 Census Data.

For more than a decade now, Australians have been encouraged to show their support for ‘Close the Gap’ by celebrating National Close the Gap Day. The aim is to bring people together to share information, and most importantly, to take meaningful action in support of achieving health equality for First Nations Peoples. Everyone deserves the right to a healthy future and the opportunities this affords. However, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples can expect to:

• Live at least 10 years less than other Australians.
• Have an infant mortality rate that is twice the rate of other Australian babies.
• Experience higher rates of preventable illnesses such as heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes.

The mortality rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples is on par with some of the world’s most impoverished nations. This is because many of Australia’s First Peoples are denied the same access to healthcare that non-Indigenous Australians take for granted. Despite a decade of Government promises, the gap in health and life expectancy between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other Australians is widening.

Close the Gap is campaigning for:

• The right to access health care in the location of choice.
• A healthcare system that responds to health needs.
• Good housing for good health.

Close the Gap | ANTaR

Finally, ‘Kindness Culture’ was selected as the theme for the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence. By building Kindness Culture together, schools such as Chisholm Catholic College can promote inclusion, respect and belonging for all students. Though, this culture should not be limited to just one day. Our FAMILY values of Integrity, Love and Mercy are central to how relationships are established and maintained. This is not an easy task – looking at what is happening within society, we are greatly challenged by differing perspectives on what is okay and not okay with how we relate to others. Social Media highlights all too quickly the wrong perspective, encouraging behaviours that are damaging and destructive. Our response to bullying is outlined here – Chisholm Catholic College Response to Bullying Policy

Bullying No Way

Parents and Community Association (PCA)

The PCA is an important parent group at the College, with membership open to all parents. It is a forum in which important information about the College and our efforts with students is shared. Most important, the PCA provides an opportunity for ‘Parent Voice’. For example, at this week’s meeting we discussed the possibilities for Parent Engagement, supporting parents on topics that are important in sustaining the partnership in a student’s education.

At this year’s AGM, the following appointments were made:

• President – Craig Donohue
• Vice President – Sandi Armitage
• Treasurer – TBD
• Secretary – TBD

I would like to acknowledge the work and support of the outgoing President, Mark Ryan, and the Treasurer, Lindy Wallace. Mark has been the President for the last two years and has sought to create the connection between parents and the College. Lindy has held a number of roles over a long period of time, including President. Though her son left the College in 2018, Lindy continued to support the PCA as President and Treasurer. Her commitment to our College is an example for many parents. At Tuesday’s AGM, Lindy was nominated as a Life Member, which was unanimously supported.

The PCA is not focused on fundraising, though there are occasions whereby the PCA seeks to support the College through planned events, such as a Trivia Night. The PCA does offer suggestion and advice on how the PCA Levy can provide resources for our students. For example, we are awaiting the final connection to water chillers in eight (8) locations around the College, providing cold water for our students – this would not have been possible without the support of the PCA.

I can appreciate that for parents who have been a part of their child’s Primary School P&C or P&F that there may be hesitation to get involved. And, I appreciate that many parents have work commitments and a busy home life that may prevent participation. Meetings are held twice a term in acknowledgment of this.

• Tuesday, 10th May
• Tuesday, 14th June
• Tuesday, 12th July
• Tuesday, 9th August
• Tuesday, 11th October

Currently, we are seeking the support of two parents or members of our community to take on the role of Treasurer and Secretary. Both roles support the President with ensuring that the PCA functions effectively. Both positions do not require a significant commitment, and appropriate support and guidance would be provided. If you are interested, please email me via - scornubia@bne.catholic.edu.au  

Uniform Standards and Expectations

As we are in Week 8, I feel it necessary to remind parents of our Uniform and Grooming expectations. I am committed to improving the culture of our students' identity and to instilling pride in themselves and the College.

The way we present ourselves is a vital part of this, for school identity, personal appearance and belonging. Every community has expectations and policies - whether it be regarding required work uniforms, standards of dress, behaviour or language, and so does our College. One of the most difficult issues to attain when we bring many people together is consistency. This includes the consistency of intent, consistency of attitudes, and consistency of beliefs and culture. Thus, the continual attention to the small, yet important markers that shape a community - like uniform and personal appearance are important.  I take great pride in seeing the many students who maintain these standards – they are making this College stronger. Unfortunately, there are too many students who are wearing incorrect items, such as jewellery, the sports uniform on the wrong days and incorrect hats (or not at all). We will continue to enforce our standards and consequences where needed, and remind parents of our partnership in this. Together, we establish standards at enrolment and then along the way we do need to reinforce these standards when gaps appear. Consistency will take time and continual attention, and I thank parents for this partnership.

Next term, the Winter Formal Uniform is to be worn. Most changes are to the boy’s uniform, with ties and long socks (pulled up) to be worn. Now is a timely opportunity to check on the status of these items, as well as jumpers. The options for Years 7-9 are the woollen jumper or soft-shell jacket. For Senior, the woollen jumper or blazer. The tracksuit jacket is NOT to be worn with the Formal Uniform. For Year 10, the College Blazer is mandatory for all students and must be worn to and from school.

I have been informed by School Locker staff that supplies of male formal hats are now available. They expect a delivery of sports shorts next week. The girls’ formal hats are awaiting release and may be in-store next week.

Covid-19 Update – Cases in the Community

Deputy Principal's News

Assessment

As we come to the last two weeks of Term 1, students will be preparing for assessment items, either assignments or exams.  This is a good opportunity for families to discuss study schedules and a good time to start (or to continue) to look at when assessment is due and if there are times when assessment is clustered together so that you can plan ahead.  Due dates are available for the students in Chisolm Plus+ and the Assessment Calendar is available on the Parent Portal to help with your planning.  A balanced weekly schedule will support the students in completing their assessment on time and to the best of their ability.  

Below are some tips for parents/caregivers to help support students to achieve their best in exams.

1.Prioritise attendance and homework

Exams are ultimately intended to be a measure of how well students have learned the material being taught in class. With that in mind, what is the best (and most straightforward) piece of exam-prep advice for caregivers is to do what you can to ensure that your child is fully engaged with his or her classwork throughout the year. Set aside dedicated homework time each night to make sure that your child is completing their assignments consistently throughout the year. It’s also a good idea to periodically reflect on your family routine, and make sure you and your student are keeping a schedule that gets them to class on time every day. If your student is absent for a day, or has to miss a class period, check in with them to make sure they can make up what they missed.

2.Communicate with teachers

Regular communication with your child’s teacher can help you gain insight into his or her progress. Your child’s teacher is also a great resource for exam-preparation practice or strategies you can use with your child at home.

3.Talk to your child about exam taking

Have open, ongoing conversations with your child to explain the benefits of testing, focusing on how it helps them, their teacher, their school, and other educators understand their strengths and weaknesses and figure out the most effective ways to teach. You can also use this opportunity to ask your students how they feel about testing and offer reassurance or perspective if they have any anxiety around exams.

4. Offer positive reinforcement

A little encouragement can go a long way in helping students walk into testing days feeling confident—which, in turn, can have a huge effect on their performance. Praise your child for the work that he or she does to prepare for testing and share in his or her excitement when he or she has success with a new concept or skill. Similarly, when he or she is struggling with a topic, point out the progress that he or she has made and encourage him or her to continue working. Having already experienced success with the material that he or she will be examined on will help your child avoid exam anxiety and perform to the best of his or her ability on exam day.

5.Support healthy habits

Sleep and nutrition can have a huge impact on your child’s ability to focus and retain information. One of the most helpful things that you can do as a parent is focus on supporting these basic needs. Well-rounded meals and a regular sleep schedule will help your child succeed in the classroom on a day-to-day basis. On exam days, it’s especially important to make sure that your child gets a good night’s sleep, starts the day with a filling breakfast, and goes to school with a water bottle to help stay hydrated.

6.Give your child a study space

A comfortable, dedicated space for homework and studying can work wonders for your child’s productivity. Make sure that your child’s space is quiet, well lit, and stocked with the right materials, like a writing surface, pens, pencils, highlighters, scratch paper, a calculator, and any other tools that he or she might need.

7.Keep exams in perspective

No single exam is that important. Avoid putting too much emphasis on your child’s exam scores—doing so can make your child feel pressure that will ultimately only affect his or her performance negatively. It’s also important to not be upset by a single exam score. Low exam scores can occur for any number of reasons; it may have just been an off day for your child.

8.Debrief after the exam

After exam day has come and gone, talk with your child about his or her results and how he or she felt about the exam. By discussing his or her answers, thought processes, and feelings, you can gain further insight into what he or she is struggling with and excelling at and then help him or her better prepare next time. Talking about exams can also help your child process the experience and overcome any anxiety that he or she might have had.

Mr. Alex Hodgson

Calendar

Finance

Enrolment Update – Year 7: 2023 and 2024

Enrolment interviews for Year 7, 2023 are just about completed. We are unable to accept any more enrolments, so a ‘Wait List’ has been applied.

Already, we have had very strong interest in enrolments for Year 7, 2024. Interviews will commence shortly and will continue through to the end of Term 3.

If you have a son/daughter in Year 5 – enrol them now. We do not wish to see any siblings miss out on a place.

If you have a family friend or work colleague who is looking at enrolling their child for Year 7, 2024 at Chisholm Catholic College, please ask them to make contact now.

Assistant Principal Religious Education's News

Living Christ’s Challenge This Lent

During this season of Lent, I have been reading over the memoirs of our College patron, Caroline Chisholm. Her tireless work and determination to assist those on the margins of society has been inspiring. She was a woman of deep faith, putting her faith into action by “living Christ’s Challenge.” This was a great feat, especially at a time where women had very little to no say in society. Caroline lobbied the government of the day to offer a small barracks to house many of the newly arrived poor emigrant girls. If not for her actions, many of these girls would have been left in grave danger and destitute on the streets of Sydney. Serendipitously, it was during the season of Lent 181 years ago in 1841 that Caroline committed herself to serve and protect these girls. Her memoir reads:

“During the season of Lent of that year, I suffered much; but on the Easter Sunday, I was enabled, at the altar of our Lord, to make an offering of my talents to the God who gave them. I promised to know neither country nor creed, but to try to serve all justly…… [to] wholly devote myself to the work I had in hand. I felt my offering was accepted, and that God's blessing was on my work.”

May we all take inspiration from Caroline Chisholm and our College Mission to “live Christ’s Challenge” as we continue on our own Lenten journey of prayer, fasting and works of charity. This Lent, I share with you a wonderful short film created by two of our Student Leaders Shaylea and Dylan on the Meaning of Lent https://fb.watch/bNzxPltf4X/

St Vincent De Paul Flood Appeal

One way to follow in the footsteps of Caroline Chisholm this Lent is by supporting the Vinnies Flood Appeal. The flooding has adversely affected so many, some of which may be our family and friends. We are collecting gift cards/vouchers which can be dropped off at the front office of the College or alternatively you can donate directly via the link. St Vincent de Paul Inc: Vinnies QLD Flood Appeal 2022

Caritas

A vote of thanks to all who contributed and supported our Caritas Casual Clothes Day! We raised just over $1000 to support Project Compassion. We only have two weeks remaining to raise funds for the Project Compassion Lenten Appeal. The PC class with the most funds raised will enjoy a Pizza Party! You can contribute by donating to the Project Compassion box in PC class or use the link and specify your PC class in the message section. https://fundraise.projectcompassion.org.au/caroline-lc-chisholms-team

Chisholm Clean Up Australia Day

In his 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’, Pope Francis invited us all to commit ourselves to a journey of ecological conversion. On Tuesday at second break, we will begin this journey by running Chisholm Clean Up Australia Day. This initiative is led by the Stewardship Committee and all students are encouraged to join in. If you are interested, please meet Mrs Greenaway and Mrs Ibell outside of the Library under the rotunda on Tuesday at second break. Gloves and bags will be provided however, students are welcome to bring their own. A Zooper Dooper will be provided after the clean up to students who have participated in this initiative.

Parer House Day and Mass

It was wonderful to celebrate our first House Mass and Day for 2022 with Parer House. We welcomed Father Saldie, who usually ministers to Villanova College and St James Parish to Chisholm Catholic College. We thank Father Saldie for celebrating the Eucharist on this occasion. Father Saldie spoke about our mission to love one another and the importance of faith within ourselves, each other, our Parer House, our Chisholm Family and in our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Saint Patrick’s Day Prayer

In the spirit of all things green and having recently celebrated the feast day of Saint Patrick I offer the Saint Patrick’s Day Prayer below. This prayer is known widely as the “Morning Prayer,” “St. Patrick’s Breastplate,” or “The Lorica.” It is not known whether Saint Patrick is the author or whether someone else wrote it years later and it was attributed to Saint Patrick. Regardless of this, it is widely associated with him and his ministry - preaching and converting Ireland for all of 40 years.

I arise today

Through the strength of heaven;

Light of the sun,

Splendour of fire,

Speed of lightning,

Swiftness of the wind,

Depth of the sea,

Stability of the earth,

Firmness of the rock.

I arise today

Through God’s strength to pilot me;

God’s might to uphold me,

God’s wisdom to guide me,

God’s eye to look before me,

God’s ear to hear me,

God’s word to speak for me,

God’s hand to guard me,

God’s way to lie before me,

God’s shield to protect me,

God’s hosts to save me

Afar and anear,

Alone or in a multitude.

Christ shield me today

Against wounding

Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,

Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,

Christ on my right, Christ on my left,

Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down,

Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,

Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,

Christ in the eye that sees me,

Christ in the ear that hears me.

I arise today

Through the mighty strength

Of the Lord of creation.

Mrs. Eleni Greenway

Volunteers and Other Personnel

2022 – Our 30th Anniversary

2022 marks the 30^th Anniversary for Chisholm Catholic College.

We are reaching out to our alumni to tell us what they have been up to since leaving the College, and to include them in communication about the celebrations that are being planned.

We want to tell their story, so that our students can understand that they are part of a greater legacy.

To pass on alumni details, email scornubia@bne.catholic.edu.au 

Chisholm Alumni – Alec MacDonald

Chisholm Catholic College’s First NRL Player!

2018 Graduate Alec MacDonald debuted with the Melbourne Storm over the weekend. Alec was offered a ‘Train and Trial’ Contract after success with Wynnum Manly Seagulls Colts and some Q Cup games in 2021. 

See Alec’s post-game interview to hear directly from him. Alec post-game chat - Round 1 - Storm (melbournestorm.com.au)

Assistant Principal - Curriculum's News

It has certainly been a roller coaster term and with the disrupted nature, the pace we are currently going through Term 1, is a little hectic.

In the senior school, Year 12s have completed their IA1 and we are in the process of uploading results to the QCAA portal and are preparing for confirmation.  Once results are confirmed, students will be notified in their MyQCE learning account.  It is important students have logged in and checked where they are at with regards to their QCE.

The Year 11s have completed their first piece of assessment as part of their senior schooling and now is a good time to take stock of subject selections.  After Week 5 would be an appropriate time to make any changes if needed.  If this is you, make an appointment to see me after this time.  Year 11s also should be checking MyQCE to ensure they have been enrolled in the correct courses.  They need their LUI number which has been shared during STRETCH and is also required to do the Academic Integrity Course.

In the senior school there are very strict rules in place for students missing assessment.  Our policy has been developed from the QCAA handbook.  As mentioned previously, a medical certificate stating someone is unfit for work is not enough.  The appropriate forms and further information can be found here, and if you find yourself in the unfortunate situation where you are unable to attend assessment, forms can be downloaded and given to medical staff. This information has been shared at the time of Set Planning and also during Senior Subject Information evenings and I strongly encourage you to be aware of requirements in the senior school.

Assistant Principal - Staff and Students' News

Attendance matters

As we are coming to the end of Term 1, we have noticed a drop in student attendance. At Chisholm Catholic College our goal is to have 90% of students attend at least 90% of the time. At this moment in time, taking into consideration that some students have had extended absences due to COVID-19 restrictions, 29% of our students are not reaching this goal. The attendance data per year level, since the start of the year is displayed in the ‘School – Attendance Rate Ranges by Year’ table.

We know that, to improve educational outcomes for every student, they need to be at school regularly. Research confirms that regular student attendance matters, and that poor attendance from as early as Prep has long lasting impacts on a student’s learning and life. Although, being absent for 1 day per week doesn’t seem to be a major issue to some, over 13 years of schooling, this equates to missing 1.5 years of education (see image below).

Research shows that poor school attendance is associated with:

• Lower academic achievement including literacy and numeracy.
• Early school leaving.
• Leaving school with fewer qualifications.
• Reduced opportunities for students to learn and access educational resources, further limiting achievement further absenteeism in higher year levels.
• Increased alcohol, tobacco, and substance use in adolescents.

For further research on student attendance, refer to Performance Insights: School Attendance (PDF, 815KB)

For further assistance or information with regards to school attendance, please don’t hesitate to contact Mr van Gils (Assistant Principal Staff and Students) or Mrs Kristie Mackle (Student Engagement Leader). 

Parent Information Evenings

Due to the interrupted start to the year, and the COVID-19 restrictions, the College has been unable to facilitate any Parent Information Evenings. As the restrictions are easing, we would like to offer a variety of Parent Information Evenings throughout the year, starting early in Term 2.

As we have a wide range of possible topics, we are looking for some feedback and input into the most suitable topics for these evenings.

May I ask you to complete the following form to acknowledge which Parent Information Evening you would be interested in or which other topics you would like to see covered?

https://forms.office.com/r/wvq9JacgRC or by scanning the QR code:

Looking forward to your replies and your involvement in the Parent Information Evenings.

Harmony Week

This week we have celebrated Harmony Week at the College. Harmony Week is a chance to celebrate Australia’s cultural diversity. It focuses on inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.

Our Chisholm community has held several events this week organized by our Student Support Committee which have allowed our students to positively engage with each other.

Each lunch, students have been painting murals that will be displayed in our bathrooms, as well as participating in Volleyball on Thursday that saw students from all grades having a throw. We were also fortunate to have Music students perform at break on Wednesday and Friday and share their talents with the College.

Our Year 12 leaders Dylan Smith and Shaylea Bradford have also been creating a video to showcase the diversity within our staff and student body which will be shared at our next College assembly.

Within our community we have students and staff from Countries including: New Zealand, India, South Africa, Ireland, Vietnam, Croatia, Scotland, England, Singapore, Philippines, Belize, United State of America, Vanuatu, Tanzania, Russian Federation, Hungary and Malaysia. We also have students and staff that speak a variety of languages including: Arabic, Burmese, Tagalog, Punjabi, Spanish, Hungarian, Polish, Serbo-Croatian, Yugoslavian, Chinese, Albanian, Filipino, Russian, Hindi, Vietnamese, Croatian, Malayalam, Lao, Tamil and Dutch.

With such rich diversity we are truly blessed to learn from one another and embrace our uniqueness and differences as one FAMILY here at Chisholm Catholic College.

God Bless.

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SchoolTV

In this edition of SchoolTV - Exam Jitters

As we are now in assessment periods, this is a timely reminder of how parents can support students across all year levels during this stressful time.

Every year, more and more emphasis is placed on achieving good results in exams causing many students to feel extraordinary pressure and having unrealistic expectations. This month on SchoolTV, parents will find advice on how to help students cope with the pressure and how students can work smarter to achieve the results they desire.

Exams are like a game. Once you know how to play the game, your chances of achieving great results rapidly increase. Parents can learn how to assist their kids to maintain perspective and keep their sanity intact during exam time.

Diet, exercise and sleep all play an important part in helping a student balance a busy schedule and study smarter. Keeping stress levels to a minimum and reducing anxiety can be easily achieved through careful planning and having a supportive environment.

We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this edition of SchoolTV and we always welcome your feedback. If you have any concerns about your child, please contact the school counsellor for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to the Exam Jitters edition of SchoolTV.

Middle Years Learning Leader's News

In 2021, the Middle Years Certificate of Education (MYCE) was launched and awarded to students finishing Year 9.  A review of this first year has led to changes to the way the MYCE will be awarded.  In 2022, all students in Years 7, 8 and 9 will have the opportunity to receive this certificate based on their academic performance for the year. This change will result in all students of Year 7, 8 and 9 beginning the year with the opportunity to work towards being awarded a MYCE at the end of the year.

A special ceremony celebrating their achievement in attaining a MYCE will be held at the beginning of the following school year where families will be invited to attend.

For students to be awarded this certificate they are required to earn a minimum of 7 credits out of a possible 10. Three of these credits must come from the core subjects of English, Mathematics, and Religion.  A credit is earned when a cumulative mark, over the course of the year, of a C standard or higher is achieved. Please see the table below for more details regarding the credit system.

If you have any questions about MYCE please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Jade Matijevic, Middle Years Learning Leader.

Certificate II – Health Support

On Tuesday this week, our Certificate II Health Support Services class had a visit from the Expert Health Trainer who works for our RTO.

Lyn, who is a registered nurse, put the class through practical assessments including clinical cleaning, donning and doffing PPE, and showed them how easy it is to spread germs without correct precautions in place.

It was a valuable and enjoyable experience for our future health care workers to be a part of.

Mrs. Robyn Pollock

Sport News

Interhouse Cross Country Events

The Chisholm Catholic College Interhouse Cross Country events are confirmed for Friday, 1^st April (last day of Term 1). Further information will be emailed to students/families regarding this event. The day’s events will include our Cross-Country races, house Tug of War event, and a new initiative the ‘Caritas – Walk for Water’. The Caritas Walk for Water will involve those students not wishing to race in the Cross-Country event, and yet still participate for the House on the day to earn valuable points. Every day, those living in poverty are faced with the challenge of finding clean water, and sometimes having to transport water for home use up 6-7km. House groups will participate in a 20min Challenge in which they will show solidarity with those for whom a walk like this is a daily reality. Students will see what it is to walk in their shoes, just for one day.

SECA Sport

Further information regarding trials for ‘A’ sporting teams for the upcoming Term 2 SECA Sport season will be coming out shortly. This will be emailed to students and placed into daily notices. This will involve Netball, Soccer and Volleyball.

Congratulations to...

• Leo Gallagher for his selection into the South Coast Regional Swimming team to contest the 50m and 100m Breaststroke at the upcoming Queensland Secondary School State Championships.

• Lana Coleman - Lana has qualified for the National Diving Titles being held in Adelaide in April. At the Queensland State Titles, held two weeks ago, Lana won Gold on the 1 Metre Springboard event and also medalled in her other events (3 Metre and 5 Metre Platform).

This is an amazing accomplishment and recognition of the many hours that Lana trains. Her commitment is incredible and bodes well for future representative honours. Congratulations, Lana! Pictures

Mr. Mathew Ellis

SEDA News

Greetings SEDA students, Parents and Guardians. Hoping you all have settled into the new year well, despite the rollercoaster of a start, the year so far has been. Training sessions have seen excellent numbers; watching all the students get stuck in has been a privilege to witness. Over the past week we’ve had our training kits arrive and be distributed to our students. If you haven’t come to collect your uniform yet, please come down to Melaleuca during PC.

Futsal

The SEDA Football program had 85 students compete in the Southeast Qld Futsal Tournament first round last week. After a very successful couple of days, Chisholm has 4 teams progressing to the knockout days both this Friday and next Monday. Good sportsmanship and high levels of skill were displayed throughout the day. Unfortunately, in two age divisions, we had two Chisholm teams playing each other in the semi-finals at the end of the day which meant one would be knocked out. This truly highlights the excellence in student talent and program engagement. A very big thank you to Scott Russell, our Head of SEDA Football for organizing and developing our teams.

Mr. Brendan Taylor

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Library News

Last week the Library welcomed back past students Jessica and Ashleigh Myers. Since finishing their schooling at Chisholm both ladies have kept in touch and are still friends of the library. Ashleigh was generous enough to donate a full bag of amazing high-interest fiction books in pristine condition whilst Jessica donated some new soft ‘reading buddies’ to add to our collection. The current students at Chisholm will reap the benefits of reading these new book additions to our collection whilst relaxing back with a ‘reading buddy’. We would like to thank Jessica and Ashleigh for their kindness and generosity.

VET News

A huge congratulations to our Certificate II Furniture Making Pathways class of 2022 who have already finalized this training. You all are amazing. Your positive attitude and commitment to this course has been rewarded. A big shout out to your trainer, Tim Masterson from TAFE Qld who has high praise for your engagement and dedication – Tyler, Harry, Jack, Sienna, Olivia, Bayley, Dylan, Jayden, Jacob, Soraya, Carlos, Connor, Kyan and Christopher.

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Work Experience

If you have not already had a part-time job, work experience may be the first time you visit a workplace and learn about employer expectations and the world of work.

The most important thing to learn is that you are an individual. You may enjoy doing the same things as your friends, but as you think about your future, it's important to remember that you and your friends have different abilities, strengths, weaknesses, passions, and family backgrounds. You need to find what suits you best and what gives you the best chance for success and being happy.

So how do you find out what suits you? Some of your friends might know what they want to do, but it's okay if you don't know – even discovering what you don't want to do is a step in the right direction. Choosing a career is not something that will just magically happen. No-one else can choose a career for you. You must make it happen for yourself.

Have you ever asked yourself or thought about the following questions?

• There are too many career choices – how do I decide?
• How did other people work out what they wanted to do after school?
• If I don't know what I want to do now, how am I ever going to work it out?
• Who is going to help me start my career journey?
• How have other people discovered the career of their dreams?
• Can work really be fun?

Benefits and expectations of work experience

Work experience should give you:

• an understanding of the work environment and what employers expect of their workers
• an opportunity to explore possible career options
• increased self-understanding, maturity, independence and self-confidence
• increased motivation to continue study and/or undertake further training
• a better understanding of how the school curriculum can help prepare young people for work
• an introduction to workplace recruitment practices
• enhanced opportunities for part-time and casual employment
• the opportunity to include the employer's work experience evaluation in future job and course applications
• opportunities to develop work-related competencies and acquire skills
• the chance to 'try out' a workplace.

Our work experience employer will expect you to:

• be punctual – otherwise you may miss the Bus, or they may start without you (demonstrating self-management and planning)
• be well-presented in your school uniform, or as advised by your school, when you are visiting their workplace (demonstrating self-management)
• listen and pay attention (demonstrating communication skills)
• participate in activities, possibly as part of a team (demonstrating initiative, communication and teamwork)
• enjoy the activity and learn.

Learning from work experience

If the work experience placement isn't what you wanted but is the only one available, or isn't what you expected, then there are still things you can learn from the experience:

• What activities did you enjoy?
• What activities were you good at? What did you find easy?
• What activities didn't you enjoy? Why?
• Did you meet anyone whose job you would like to do?
• Did you identify any strengths that you have? What are they?
• What did you learn about employer expectations?
• What training might you need to do?
• Would you like to work in the industry or job you experienced or for that employer? Why?
• What other job or industry would you like to investigate?

You change as you grow and develop and have additional experiences. Your knowledge, skills, interests, even your values and personality, can change. Because everything changes, your way of looking at yourself and at the world around you changes. You cannot expect that the decisions you make now will be appropriate throughout your life. You need to be flexible and willing to adapt to new circumstances.

Australian Government Work Experience Opportunities

The Australian Government Services Australia 

Defence Force Work Experience Program

 Jobs List - Defence Work Experience (nga.net.au)

Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC)

The AAFC is an inclusive youth development organisation that focuses on developing youth to fulfill their potential by providing training and experiences that enables them to be better off because of their experiences with the AAFC. From this, the following specific aims have been developed:

• To give cadets a foundation of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) knowledge and discipline
• To develop qualities of leadership, self-reliance, and initiative
• To develop character and good citizenship in the widest sense
• To develop an interest in the RAAF and aviation generally
• To instil a knowledge of aviation history
• To encourage cadets to continue an active interest in aviation into their adult life.

Queensland School of Film and Television (QSFT): Workshops

QSFT, located in Annerley, offers accredited Diploma and Certificate courses in screen and media. They also offer workshops on weekends and during the school holidays. Early bird discounts are often available. Keep an eye on their website for the latest information. You can access the application form here. The following workshops are available in 2022 with some workshops happening in the school holidays:

• Film It! - Introduction to Video Production
• Record It! - Introduction to Sound Production
• Edit It! - Introduction to Editing Workshop
• Acting Bootcamp! - 2 Days School Holiday Acting Workshop
• Write It! - Introduction to Script Writing Workshop
• Direct It! - Introduction to Directing Workshop
• Shoot It! - Introduction to Photography
• Filmmaker Bootcamp! - 2 Day School Holiday Filmmakers Bootcamp
• Junior Filmmaker Bootcamp - School Holiday Junior Filmmakers Bootcamp (for Yr. 7-8 High School Students)
• Videography for Business - Product & Services Videos for Website & social media (for business & organisation participants)

Certificates, Diplomas and Bachelor degrees – How are they different?

In Australia, we have a national system of qualifications called the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). At the end of Year 12, you can apply for the following AQF qualifications which can differ in length, content, delivery and competitiveness as shown below:

• Bachelor Degree: Usually 3-5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent); theoretical; competitive
• Associate degree/Advanced diploma: Usually 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent); combination of theory and practice; range from not competitive to very competitive.
• Diploma: Can be 1-2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent); tend to be practical with some theory; range from not competitive to very competitive depending on the topic.
• Certificates I, II, III, IV: 1 month - 1 year full-time; usually hands on practical based on industry standards.

You can use one level to help you gain entry to a higher level of study in the future depending on your results and the rules of the institution you want to gain entry to. Visit the AQF website for more information. To decide on the best level of qualification for you, consider:

• The study/training requirements of the job you want
• Your past study results
• Whether you are a hands-on (practical) or a theory person
• Your commitment to study
• The cost of the course
• The length of time you are prepared to study

Certificate 3 Guarantee

The Certificate 3 Guarantee supports eligible people to complete their first post-school Certificate III qualification. The program also supports school students to access training and Queensland's Year 12 graduates to transition to employment by providing free training in high priority qualifications. The Certificate 3 Guarantee is targeted at Certificate III qualifications because they are considered the entry-level qualification most often needed to gain employment in many industry sectors. The full list of subsidised qualifications is available on the Priority Skills List. Click here to find out:

• How does the program work?
• Does the individual need to contribute to the cost of training?
• What outcomes are expected?
• Frequently asked questions

Opportunities

Junior Employment Position at RHC Solicitors – This will suit a student in Year 10 or 11, work hours will be 3.30pm – 5:00pm Monday to Friday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm. For more information, please come and see us in J01.

School Based Traineeship Current Opportunities (Year 10 & 11 students)

• Soul Origin Loganholme
• Cowch Dessert Cocktail Bar Mount Gravatt, and Southbank
• Life Essence Health and Wellbeing Centre Beenleigh
• Origin Kebab Logan
• Premium Ice Cream and Juice Bar Logan and Springwood
• 5 Dogs Restaurant Logan and Mount Gravatt
• Boost Juice Upper Mount Gravatt and Logan
• How we Roll Café and Hangi Loganlea
• Cosmetics Plus Garden City and Carindale

Sarina Russo Job Vacancies (Year 10 to 12 students)

Use the following links to see school-based opportunities provided by Sarina Russo:

School Based Hospitality vacancies

School Based Hairdressing vacancies

School Based Bricklaying vacancies

School Based Retail vacancies

More information on any of these can be obtained from the VET office in J01.

Ms. Mala Nair