Principal's Message
Mrs Josie Crisara
Year 12 Class of 2018
On Tuesday, 23 October we had the ‘Year 12 Celebration Day’. The day commenced with a farewell breakfast for Year 12 students and staff. Their final Chapel and Assembly was a touching finale and an emotional time as they balance leaving school and friends and their time at school with the excitement about moving on and looking forward to the next very exciting stage of their lives. We thanked the Year 12 students for their many achievements and contributions to our school.
The following students (see attached) received awards:
Long Tan Award: Phoebe D - Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award for 2018
With the farewells behind them, they can now focus fully on their study, revision and examinations, which begin next Wednesday. Our final celebratory event will be the Year 12 Valedictory event later in November.
We prayed the following prayer (prayer of St Therese) for the Year 12 students as they finish
May today there be peace within.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be confident knowing you are a child of God.
Let this presence settle into your bones,
and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of you.
Amen.
2019 Student Leaders
It has been a real pleasure to interview prospective student leaders for 2019. The values and attributes of the students have made the decision difficult. I congratulate our two College Captains for 2019: Holly B and Derek W. The other Leadership appointments are:
I congratulate all the applicants for their courage and commitment. While some might have missed out on a formal leadership role I encourage them to continue to make contributions to the College.
Parents and Friends Association AGM
The Parents and Friends Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 26 November 2018. Nominations are being sought for President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and general committee members. If you are interested in being part of the Parents and Friends Association for 2019 please email admin@aitkencollege.edu.au. A separate email was sent to parents with the nomination form. A copy can be found on My Aitken under Parents and Friends.
Student and Staff Achievements
Congratulations to Annalise C in Year 11 who has been selected to attend the National Youth Science Forum in Canberra in January.
Also congratulations to Angela S and Jaden P in Year 9 who are bursary winners in this year’s Science Talent Search.They will receive their prizes on Monday at the Exhibition and Presentation Day held at La Trobe University.
Mrs Joyce Tabone has been selected for a scholarship to attend an Indonesian course in Yogyakarta from 10 January - 20 January 2019. The scholarship includes classes and field trips gaining skills to use in the classroom.
Young People and Sleep Habits
Michael Grosse recently wrote an article where he looked at sleep habits of young people. Suggestions for improving habits include:
- Getting young people away from digital devices at least 90 minutes before bed
- Young people doing homework in their rooms should do so at a desk rather than on their bed
- Young people need to spend time outside: A minimum of an hour outside a day helps improve sleep
- Sleeping in late on weekends can impact sleep patterns: Sleep-ins should be no more than an extra hour.