may 2018 – issue 4 · 2019-06-04 · some of australia’s leading writers including benjamin...

“There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.” –Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

At Albert Park College we are passionate about reading. We understand its central role in developing the imagination and creativity of our students. Reading improves vocabulary, enhances communication skills and develops critical thinking skills.

It builds empathy, as we enter the lives of characters, it also helps us understand and relate to our emotions. On top of that, it is endlessly entertaining, enabling us to travel and explore ideas and emotions far beyond our own life experiences.

It is our passion for reading that has led us to create LitFest, our annual festival dedicated to promoting a love of reading. This is a festival led by our students, but open to our community as we actively encourage your participation.

LitFest opens on the Friday 15th of June and continues over the weekend. It features some of Australia’s leading writers including Benjamin Law, Emily Zoe Baker, Graeme Simsion, Zoe Morrison and Toni Jordon.

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IMPORTANT DATES

4th June - 8th JuneYears 10 & 11 Exams

Monday 11th JunePublic Holiday - Queen’s Birthday

Wednesday 13th JuneGeneral Assessment Test (GAT)

Thursday 14th JunePride Day - Casual Clothes Day

Friday 15th June - Saturday 16th JuneAPC Litfest

Thursday 21st JuneYear 9 Parent/Student - Teacher Interviews

Friday 22nd JuneYear 12 Formal

23rd June - 6th JulyNYC Create Tour

Tuesday 26th JuneYear 9 Da Vinci Evening

Wednesday 27th JuneAPC Annual Music Concert

Friday 29th JuneLast Day of Term 2

Monday 16th JulyFirst day of Term 3

It also features works from emerging writers at Albert Park College. Students will read their original work and host in-depth conversations with our visiting authors.

We will also launch the 2018 student anthology at LitFest, an annual collection of student literary work. This year the anthology is titled “A sort of Spirit.” It explores the spirit that lies within us and the impact that our spirit has on our lives.

This is the fourth year of the anthology - it is a brave and moving collection of work as our students cover themes of loss, grief and relationships.

LitFest also offers the opportunity to build your own book collection. A massive book sale has become an integral part of the event. Led by a team of volunteers from the Albert Park Rotary Club, pre-loved books in their thousands are offered for sale. All proceeds are used to support the local community.

At Albert Park College we are committed to developing a reading culture. LitFest is a clear symbol of our commitment to reading. This commitment is also supported by a raft of other initiatives.

A student book club, partnerships with local libraries, writers in residence and promotion of the latest literary releases, all form part of our goal to create the next generation of dedicated readers.

We have also just opened our new Pickles Street campus, a place of learning dedicated to the study of the liberal arts. Its central space is designed in the style of the reading room of the state library and houses thousands of liberal arts texts.

Many have claimed that the era of the novel is dead but not at Albert Park College. We invite you to come and sit in our beautiful Danks Street library, surround yourselves with books and be inspired by the next generation of budding authors.

Steve CookFoundation

Principal

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Open Day 2018

Albert Park College, once again, opened its doors to the community through its annual Open Day on Thursday 3rd May.

The College was abuzz with multiple displays outlining the many programs and activities on offer. Student leaders were kept busy in answering questions from the general public as tours of the College’s facilities occurred throughout the day. Information packages were made available to all those that attended. A Principal presentation session, which highlighted the College’s values and culture, was well attended in the evening.

An amazing day – crowded, energised with activity and questions as APC showcased itself to the community.

Thank you to all of our passionate staff and committed students, the day wouldn’t have been possible without you.

by John Pobjoy Assistant Principal


Athletics Day 2018

What an exciting day our Athletics carnival turned out to be! With only a few points between first and second, it all came down to the final chant off between the houses to decide who was going to win the shield. Ultimately, it was the infamous ‘Winton Army’ and their incredible house spirit that got Winton over the line to take the victory at this year’s Athletics Carnival! Although the sun stayed mostly hidden throughout the day, it turned out to be a super successful and fun day filled with plenty of exhausted runners and cheering students. From track events to field events, it was awesome to see so many students getting involved and really boosting the house spirit and competitiveness at this year’s carnival. The race for the overall ‘House Cup’ is still on, however, as the year is not over yet and there are still plenty more exciting events to look forward to! Congrats Winton and amazing work from the entire Albert Park community to produce such a memorable day!

by Ana Apiti-Civcic


This year each house held a house banner making session during lunchtime, open to everyone in the school to come and join in. This was the first year APC ran a banner making session and it saw quite a few people coming and participating. House points were rewarded for everyone who came to the sessions. All 3 houses banners were on display throughout a very successful and fun Athletics Day. In future we encourage as many people as possible to come and help out!

by Mia Kepenis

House Athletics occurred on the 24th of May. All three houses had enthusiastic students participating and this made the day full of enjoyment as we always had people to cheer on. The winner of House Athletics 2018 was very close. In fact, it was left down to the house chant off with Winton and Flannery having 2 points between them at the end of the day with Freeman being behind with a larger margin. Both Winton and Flannery stood up and cheered louder than ever to make sure that each house would have a high chance of winning the House Athletics Carnival Cup. However, Winton came out on top, winning by 2 points due to the chant off! Well done to all the Winton members and to all of those who participated in the day across all three houses.

by Jazz Stout

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STUDENTS’ VOICE

Metropolitan Partnerships Youth Forum

The youth forum conducted at the State Library of Victoria was an empowering, unifying and meaningful experience. It brought together a diverse group of young people to discuss important issues affecting us and what the government could do to change them.

The day began with speeches from the organisers and ministers Lily D’Ambrosio, Minister for Suburban Development, and Jenny Mikakos, Minister for Youth Affairs. They expressed the government’s desire for youth involvement and saw the youth forum as a valuable way of hearing concerns from young people about their local, and broader, community.

There was then a panel of young adult speakers who talked about local and social issues such as congestion and homelessness, as well as answering questions from the audience. The panel allowed for serious discussion regarding concerns about various subjects matters including how Melbourne could maintain its status as the most liveable city with its rapidly growing population. The rest of the day was spent divided into region groups. Two other students from Albert Park College and myself were in the Inner

Metropolitan group. In these groups, we discussed what we enjoyed about the area and what changed we wanted to see.

As the forum came to an end each group shared the top three improvements they had agreed on as changes they wanted to see in their region, and lives. Most of the groups had similar priorities, with things such as mental health education and services, practical life lessons in education and housing affordability continually coming up. It was clear to see that many concerns were unanimous, regardless of which area people lived in.

Overall the day was incredibly rewarding and empowering. It allowed young people to be directly heard by the government and have some form of control over what happens and is happening in our communities.

by Meagan Doyle - Year 10 Ambassador

Jemima Scott Year 11Pole Vaulting

Steph LeiYear 12Rhythmic

Oscar Pearce Year 10Velodrome Cycling

Enrico De Pieri Year 7Swimming

Johanna Tam Year 8Taekwondo


VOX POP If you could go to the olympics for any sport, what would it be?

Excursion to Heide ParkOn Thursday the 3rd of May the Year 10 photography students went to Heide Park to visit the Diane Arbus Exhibition. Heide Park is located in Heidelberg and it is a former farmhouse which has now been converted into exhibition spaces, dedicated to displays from the collection and archive. Photography students specifically visited the exhibition space to view and interpret the American photographer Diane Arbus’ collections. The visit was to inspire students and to see how different work is when it is viewed in real life rather than on a screen.

We enjoyed the exhibition due to the way the pieces were presented, quite radical for a photography exhibition. The works were intricate and complex, it was also interesting to view the history of photography and how it has developed over time.

Through the guided tour we got to learn and delve deeper into the life of Diane Arbus and the people who inspired her to become the icon that she is. Especially,

the differences from only a couple decades ago to the advanced photography technologies used today. Along with the photography exhibition, we enjoyed looking at the sculpture park that was incorporated into the Heide permanent collection. The sculpture park put on a show of a range of complex and convoluted designs.

The visit to Heide park has proven to be beneficial to all students work and it was a great opportunity for everybody to look at such a famous artists works. Along with Diane Arbus, the exhibition also put the works of Garry Winogrand, WEEGEE and Lee Friedlander. If you find the time we definitely recommend to visit the gallery and view the incredible works of the artists.

by Steph Peterson and Milly Clark


China and Australia: an investigation into political systems

Student Essay

Students completed a study of Australian liberal democracy and the Chinese Communist political system. Read Joe Buden’s essay below, which won the award for best essay. The prompt was: “Both the Australian and Chinese systems of government have their strengths and weaknesses.” Discuss

The political systems of both the Commonwealth of Australia

(CoA) and the People’s Republic of China (PRoC) are effective

in their own ways, however, both have drawbacks and ultimately

envision different ideals.

The key differences between CoA and PRoC political ideals

can be laid out in their respective constitutions. Australia as a

nation was founded simply with the intent of easing legislation

and logistics on the distant continent, instead of running

legislation through the British parliament. It was a federation

born out of practicality, not any national struggle, indeed a

1906 Supreme Court decision ruled that “Australian identity

is fundamentally identical to British identity.” The constitution

has no bill of rights, no philosophical assertions, yet dedicates

three clauses to railway logistics (see Commonwealth of

Australia Constitution Act 1900 s 51, xxxii, xxxiii, xxxiv). The

PRoC constitution, heavily amended as recently as March 2018,

has a heavily ideological bent. Indeed, the second sentence of

the preamble defines a “culture of grandeur” in the Chinese

people, while the CoA equivalent has precisely zero markers of

national identity. The most fundamental body of Chinese law

proclaims a political direction, while Australia’s simply creates a

legislative framework. By pushing values into their constitution,

the PRoC creates a basis for dramatic shifts and control of

national direction. Australia does the opposite, by limiting the

founding document to only pragmatism, not ideology, control is

weakened, however, it leaves the government significantly more

accountable, and thus far less capable of enacting potentially

dangerous reforms.

The PRoC policy of “Socialism with Chinese Characteristics”

allows a more active government to ride capitalist trends for

economic growth, while still redistributing wealth and ensuring

government control, whereas the CoA’s mild Keynesian

economics create a smaller, more liberal economy. “Socialism

with Chinese Characteristics,” and the associated “Socialist

Market Economy” were phrases coined during the rule of Deng

Xiaoping through the 1980s. These policies can be effectively

surmised as intensely regulating, supervising, and incentivising

capitalist enterprises in China to ensure positive production. The

ideological justification is that the “Socialist Market Economy”

is just one step on the ascension to the Marxist paradise

envisioned by the nation’s founders, and that eventually it will

be abolished once productivity reaches its’ peak. Whether the

leadership of the PRoC still aspires to that or not is a topic of

debate, nevertheless, that is how it is explained in their socialist

political canon. These policies have let the nation thrive on

trade and production, transforming rapidly from third world

conditions through the 1950s-60s to the superpower it is

today. This is not, however, without its’ flaws. Trade relies on a

dense network of logistics and politically complicated “Special

Economic Zones”, where certain rules are relaxed or damaged.

Mistreatment of workers is often sanctioned rather than

punished by the government, as they are generally profiting

from the situation (such as forced labour by the Uyghur

minority), ironic given the prevalence of the worker in their

socialist narrative. Australia’s mild Keynesian economics, with

some subsidies, endorsed labour unions, and funded worksite

safety institutions, does not create the economic powerhouse

seen in the PRoC, however, it does allow for mild guiding of the

market and better working environments for the population.

While limiting government oversight means more corporations

have to rely on public demand and ownership it also means a

variety of safer conditions and less dramatic economic shifts.

The Australian system is viewed as legitimate due to the

elections required for it to operate, and the Chinese system

supposedly gains legitimacy from its competency, however,

the opinion polls and sources for that so-called competency

are inherently flawed due to how China controls information

and treats minorities. Someone living in Australia need not

fear their government as there is no institutional framework

for governmental disinformation in Australia. Due to the lack of

any bill of rights, and the existence of the Racial Discrimination


Act, it is not theoretically impossible, however, the large-scale

controls of public speech and discussion as seen in the PRoC

are simply nonexistent in the CoA. PRoC leadership, however,

seems to have no compunctions about implementing such

policy. The Uyghur minority, for example, is a frequent target

of mistreatment, with overreaching security measures being

installed across their home provinces to crack down on the

perceived threat they represent. The PRoC operates as many

as forty “execution vans” to execute dissidents in small regional

villages that cannot afford their own facilities for execution.

Government firewalls suppress keywords, censoring criticism

of government policy. The question has to be asked, can the

opinion polls which give legitimacy to the PRoC government

truly legitimise it if they were conducted in such a controlled and

sterilised political environment? Can responses be legitimate if

a negative response could lead to governmental retribution?

Perhaps the reason these results are so positive is because

of the draconian response that would ensue if the responses

were not so glowing. Australian politicians may be viewed less

favourably, but at least those sources were not coerced.

The PRoC has been able to raise its standards of living, raise

its economy, rewrite socialism in its own image, but at what

cost? Australian politics may move slower, may be drier, but it

is accountable. Australia has a constitution steeped in logic, in

legitimacy, that values respect and due process above all else.

And, for the citizens of Australia, if that comes at the cost of

prosperity, so be it.

by Joe Buden - Year 11

Congratulations to all students that performed on the 2nd of May at the first Instrumental Evening for 2018 at the South Port Uniting Church!

An inspiring evening full of original music and exceptional performances. Congratulations to all the participating young musicians and a big thank you to Mr Dixon, Mr Hayes & Mr Port for their work.


Fairtrade Week at Bay StOur Environmental Arts Campus celebrated Fairtrade week! Students participated in the exploration of fairtrade product origins, impact on communities and the application of use in the kitchen. This week was made possible thanks to the Fairtrade Grant we received. A special thanks to our local suppliers on the right for supplying the goods.

Go Vita Wholefood MerchantsOxfamEtikoMcAdam’s Apple

Ahh, May. The perfect time of year for walks in the park, rugging up and drinking hot chocolates. But as us Year 9 cafe students learnt this May, there are a couple of very different ways to do this. The blankets we use to stay warm during Autumn can be sourced in ways that are far more ethical towards the workers who manufacture them, and the coffee beans in our pumpkin spice lattes can so too be sustainably and fairly farmed, providing the people who work on the farms that they’re produced on with better pay and fairer treatment.

So, how can we ensure that these workers who are breaking their backs for our benefits get paid and treated the ways that they deserve? Well, that’s where Fairtrade comes in. Fairtrade advocates for better working conditions and improved terms of trade for farmers and workers in developing countries.

It’s all about supporting the development of worldwide farming and helping worker communities to have more financial control over their futures, but also protecting the environment in which they live and work. The Fairtrade standards are a great way of helping to stop child labour, worker exploitation, and forests being cleared for industrial buildings, for factories and for farming.

Our Year 9 cafe group had a guest chef visit us who spoke about Fairtrade’s unique and positive values, expressing to them the importance of staying ethical when it comes to their choices with both food and fashion. Overall, the week on fairtrade was very educational and as one of the participants in the program, I would definitely recommend undertaking the experience!

by Pia Martyn


Generations in Jazz

Generations in Jazz is an annual music event in Mount Gambier, South Australia. This year, over 5,000 students from over 130 schools attended. This year we competed in two divisions with our Vocal Ensemble led by Ms Mascetta (and supported by Ms Cameron) and our Big Band directed by Mr Yates.

The vocal ensemble put a lot of time and energy into this, it was incredibly fun and rewarding and was such a pleasure to be able to spend time with and bond with the other girls in the ensemble.

We relaxed a little in the afternoon before heading to Mount Gambier for the Friday night events. Most importantly: Patti Austin. Patti Austin is a world-famous vocalist, who has worked alongside the likes of Quincy Jones, Cat Stevens, and Paul Simon, just to name a few. She made her debut at the Apollo Theatre at the age of four. In 2008, her album, Avant Gershwin, won a Grammy for best jazz vocals. In Mount Gambier, she performed mainly as a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald who she credits for her own, and all female jazz singers’ success. She was incredible to watch and had amazing skills as a vocalist. In the vocal ensemble, we were particularly impressed with her scatting. We returned to Port MacDonnell that night,

more nervous than ever, but also definitely feeling a hit of inspiration after having the opportunity to appreciate such a fantastic performer.

On the bus to Mount Gambier the next day, all of us, from the singers to the stage band, were singing our songs (each stage band member singing/body percussion-ing their instrument’s part) and getting excited for our performances. Vocal ensemble was first up at 8:40 am. We performed our set piece “Where Do We Go From Here?”, and our chosen piece “The Luckiest”, by Ben Folds. It was great to feel that sense of relief afterwards for a moment that we had been building up so much towards. We were pretty happy with how we went, especially after only rehearsing for a few weeks. After our performance, we went to go watch some of the vocal ensembles from Division One. It was great to see an amazing talent that other schools and students have, and all of us were very impressed.

Afterwards, we went to go support APC’s stage band in their performance. Watching them was such a rewarding experience, and we all felt so proud of what an incredible job they’d done.

by Lily Ward (Music Captain)


Night 1 began with an introduction from the main man James Morrison, welcoming all the performers to the festival and explaining the procedure for the weekend. The rest of the night was filled with a two-hour show from various performers. This included a small jazz piece from the James Morrison Academy, last year’s Division 1 winning choir, the Generations in Jazz House Band, the incredible Shannon Barnett on trombone, the amazing Nazrine Rahmani on percussion, the one and only James Morrison on trumpet and the incomparable Patty Austin on vocals. The show was an incredibly inspiring display of talent, and the crowd of teenage jazz enthusiasts could not have gone wilder.

The following day we returned, ready to compete. The APC Big Band performed in our mixed division at 11 o’clock. Two pieces of choice, St.Thomas, a funky ballad rendition of Summertime and our division set piece, Gospel Hustle. Led by our conductor, Mr Yates, we were very pleased with our performance.

Saturday nights concert featured the phenomenal Australian ska band, The Cat Empire. With the largest tent in the southern hemisphere packed with school students, the show went wild. Their blend of Latin, jazz, ska and reggae proved almost too much for the crowd as the school students jumped out of their seats and swamped to the front halfway through the show

The Sunday morning, we attended a workshop on Latin grooves run by Nazrine Rahmani and The Cat Empire. The weekend finished up with a presentation. This involved various awards, scholarships and accolades being presented, with performances falling between them. Our very own Molly O’Donoghue was selected as the percussionist in the division 4 Superband, the best players from all the bands in division 4. Following this announcement, we were also awarded second place in the mixed division of 25 bands. A huge achievement for our big band competing for their first time.

The weekend was a huge success for all the musicians involved and it was an entertaining and inspiring and something I am looking forward to doing again next

year. I would like to say a huge congratulations to Mr. Yates on leading our band to second place, and to Mr. Gourley and Ms. Mascetta for making this trip happen.

by Lewis O’Donnell


Clubs feature

This year, APC’s Community Foods Club and Hospitality team took part in the Dine with Heart series to support the Sacred Heart Mission.

Over the month of May, a number of restaurants, bars and cafes take part in the event to help raise money to support the homeless community in St Kilda. For every $4 raised, a full nutritious meal is provided to someone in need who may be experiencing homelessness, social isolation or disadvantage.

This year, the very hard working and compassionate students in the hospitality team and community foods club raised just under $900 and enough to provide 215 hot meals!

Thank you to everyone involved for your time and hard work. Every little bit counts!

Mindfulness Club is a fantastic place for students to go to de-stress or catch up on any schoolwork they might have.

Ms Skinner runs the club, she makes sure that everyone is happy and satisfied. Mindfulness Club is in rooms 7 and 8 during recess and lunchtime on Fridays. The club has an amazing range of teas going from classics like green tea and chamomile to things like chocolate and berry burst. Colouring books and peaceful music is also there for students to enjoy.

by Shab Aliyar and Nhi Pham, Year 9

Community Foods Club

Mindfulness Club


Sports NewsEmily Chinnock competes at Australian Diving Championships!

APC Students represent Australian Junior Volleyball Team

Intermediate Football Team win Beachside Competition

Senior Soccer Team Win Beachside Competition

Congratulations to Emily Chinnock on qualifying and competing in the Open Australian National Diving Championships last week. Emily has been in the sport for 2 years, transferring from gymnastics, and last week finished 7th in Australia for all ages! This fantastic result has been achieved through continuous commitment and hard work, elite level training with Victoria Diving each day, and putting in 35 hours a week of training and preparation. What a fantastic result and reward for all of her hard work! Emily will continue to train and compete in upcoming tournaments leading up to selection events for the Tokyo Olympics

Congratulations to Ben Davis and Mateja McKenzie for representing the Australian Youth Team in a recent international tournament in Thailand. Upon their return Ben has continued his residency at the AIS and Mateja has been training with the Victorian State team in preparation for the upcoming nationals competition in July. We wish them both the best of luck.

Congratulations to the Intermediate football team who won the beachside competition this week. They played 4 games & won all 4 matches, including the Grand Final versus Elwood. They also beat Melbourne High School, Cheltenham & Yavnah. A great day out!

Congratulations to the Senior Boys Soccer team who won through to the Regional competition. They defeated all teams on the day in cold and wet conditions, showing superior control of the ball in tough games. We wish them all the best in the South Victoria regional competition next term.


‘The She Project’This April we attended ‘The She Project’, a conference hosted by ‘Women In Power’. Women In Power is an association founded by young women, aiming to empower other young women to become change-makers. They organised The She Project so female highschool students could meet and hear the life stories of women with careers in STEM and business areas. Presentations by five women working in a diverse range of jobs were followed by a panel discussion where attendees could ask the women questions about their experiences.

I enjoyed attending The She Project because as a high school student who is unsure of what career she wants to pursue, it was helpful to hear about the wide variety of jobs that the women on the panel held. Some important lessons that I took away from their stories are:

Don’t worry if you haven’t got your whole career planned out when you’re young. Many women on the panel swapped university degrees halfway through or had many different jobs.Don’t rush into things in order to find ‘success’ as quickly as possible - take things at a pace that’s comfortable for you. You’ll get to a place you’re happy with eventually.

There are many ways to be empowered, and it doesn’t have to involve externally validated success. A woman who spends her time looking after her children can be just as empowered as a woman who is the CEO of a company. Empowerment can come from the ability to make the choice to do what personally makes you happy.Take care of your mental health. Women in STEM and business areas can feel especially pressured to overwork themselves in order to ‘prove’ their abilities as women in a male-dominated field. If you’re struggling (and this applies to everyone, not just women in STEM), don’t try to get through it alone. There are many places you can look for help. In the words of one of the panelists, “talk to your GP!”.

Attending The She Project was definitely worthwhile, and I encourage students to take any similar opportunities they are given. If you’re interested, you can find out more about Women In Power at womeninpowerwip.org.

by Emma Tam

Public Speaking annd Debating

Students have participated in numerous public speaking competitions over the last month. These have included the Debating Association of Victoria Intermediate Public Speaking Competition, The Ainger Award through Richmond Rotary Club and Rostrum Voice of Youth. Students spoke on topics as far ranging as the influence of media, the power of online communities, vegetarianism, women in politics and climate change. A huge congratulations to Oscar Pearce who was awarded second place at the Debating Association of Victoria Intermediate Public Speaking Competition. Journey Lu Spencer, Stephanie Tanousis and Eloisa Moses-McMahon qualified to the semifinal rounds of the Rostrum Voice of Youth Competition with Journey placing second overall. Upcoming events include the Plain English Speaking Award and the Debating Association of Victoria Junior Public Speaking Competition.

by Rachael Gore


Albert Park Rotary Club

ANNUAL BOOK FAIRAlbert Park College, 83 Danks St, Albert Park

Friday 15 June

BENJAMIN LAW EMILIE ZOEY BAKERSaturday 16 June

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The Annual Music Concert

The Annual Music Concert is a celebration of the instrumental music program at Albert Park College and the hard work of its dedicated students. This evening plans to showcase the students' development with performances from ensembles and a wide array of solos, duets and small ensembles.

Wednesday 27th June

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and the Government’s commitment to breaking the link between a student’s background and their outcomes.

CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF) School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum.

CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government 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. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. 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:

• $125 for primary school students

• $225 for secondary school students

MORE INFORMATION For more information about the CSEF visit www.education.vic.gov.au/csef

HOW TO APPLY Contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef

NEW FOR 2018! If you applied for the CSEF at your child's school in 2017, you do not need to complete an application form in 2018 unless there has been a change in your family circumstances. You only need to complete an application form if any of the following changes have occurred:

new student enrolments; your child has started or changed schools in 2018 or you did not apply in 2017.

changed family circumstances; such as a change of custody, change of name, concession card number, or new siblings commencing at the school in 2018.

Check with the school office if you are unsure.


AlbertParkCollegeandSth

MelbourneFootballClubhavepartneredtogetherthisyearto

starttheFootballAcademy.Thisisanexcitingtimefortheschool

andtheElitefootballclub.

ForenquiriespleasecontactStratiXynasEmailtd@smfc.com.auorAlbertParkCollege

AlbertParkCollegeandSthMelbourneFCareexcitedaboutthefutureoffootballinthelocalcommunityandlookforwardtogettingasmanyplayersinvolvedinplayingfootball.

SMFChaveaccesstoindoorfacilitiesaswellasoutdoorgrasspitcheslocatedinthe

AlbertParkReserveField18/19.InthenextmonthwewillalsobeopeningtheFootballEducationCenter,whichwillprovidea

classroomfortheorysessionsoverlookingthepitchesandcityskyline.

SMFCTechnicalDirectorStratiXynasholdsaFFA/AFC“A”License(exstudentAPC)overseestheprogramandhasaccesstofullyqualifiedcoaches.ThisyearwehaveSantiAriza,aRealMadridAcademy

coachtakingsessionsTuesdayandThursdaymornings.

Thisisanexcitingtimeinfootballwithparticipationnumbersgrowingeveryyear.Thisisaprogramforalllevelsandfor

BoysandGirls.


Family, Youth and Children 2018 Parenting Information Session

Thriving (Not Just Surviving) Young People Dr. Arne Rubinstein is an internationally recognised expert on Rites of Passage and adolescent development. He has been running programs for teenagers and delivering cutting edge training in Australia and internationally for 20 years. Topics covered:

• Latest research around young people’s health and wellbeing • Global mega trends and the increasing impact of technology • How to help your child to find their passion and purpose • The critical importance of a healthy personal identity • The relevance of creating modern day Rites of Passage for children and teenagers • Dealing with peer pressure

Cost: $5 per ticket (no charge for concession card holders) Date: Thursday 21 June 2018 Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm (please arrive by 6.15pm) Venue: Port Melbourne Town Hall Auditorium 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne Please note: Child minding facilities are not available. We request that children do not attend to ensure that all parents can fully engage in the session. Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/386175 or phone 9209 6547


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