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Enrolments for 2022 and beyond : online enrolment system

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Emmanuel College

During remote learning experiences it has been more important than ever for teachers to personalise the learning of their students. Maths is one area where personalised learning excels at Emmanuel College. Implementing the Maths Pathway program has seen incredible growth in Maths learning for many students. It is far more advanced and tailored for students than traditional secondary school Maths programs. Please find a link below that highlights how Maths Pathways has been of benefit to our students.

https://youtu.be/arBNVpl1y1Iquestions

HOLY TRINITY PARISH

One of the most rewarding things about being a part of the Emmanuel community is seeing the way that the young people successfully move from primary school to secondary school. The transition experience is a very important element in this success. At Emmanuel, our transition program commences in the March of a child’s Grade 6 year with the Amazing Race event where students and families come along to a family sausage sizzle and then the students head off and do an amazing race with all of the other incoming Year 7s. They start to familarise themselves with the campus, meet new friends and interact with some of the teachers they will have when they start with us. This is one of 5 events that students are involved in during their final year of primary school, so when they walk through the door on their first day of secondary school, it’s not frightening at all.

Please use the link below and enjoy a short video of some of the events and some thoughts of Emmanuel students who participated in the events as primary school students.

SPC – https://youtu.be/7_k90N2-WcU

NDC – https://youtu.be/tWN1rCkfBWM

The commencement of the year was exceptional for the students as they had been a part of an extensive transition program before they even started. Since commencing with us, they have enjoyed our ‘Life to the Full’ transition program. An important part of that program was the camp to Portsea that the Year 7s loved during Week 5. This was a great opportunity for them to make new friends, get to know their new teachers in an informal environment and challenge themselves with a range of exciting activities. Please find a video of the camps for each campus in the links below for you to enjoy.

NDC - https://youtu.be/8EWGMWil6sc

SPC - https://youtu.be/xMGA4t_qIZE

Also, a reminder that applications for Year 7, 2022 close on 21 August 2020. Prospectus Packs including enrolment application forms are available by request from the College website; www.ecmelb.catholic.edu.au under the enrolment information tab. They can also be requested by contacting the College Registrar at enrolments@ecmelb.catholic.edu.au or by calling 8325 5119.

OSHclub

Outside of School Hours (OSH) care (Before and After School Care) is provided by OSHclub, on site at Queen of Peace Primary School. Children must be pre-registered on line to attend. More information can be found by clicking this link OSHclub . Many families are eligible for Child Care Subsidy, which reduces the out of pocket cost of outside school hours care. To establish what level of CCS you may be entitled to please contact the Centrelink Family Assistance Office on 13 61 50.

OSH at QoP Program 0421 287 254

OSH Head Office 8564 9000

Cancellations: 48 hours' notice is required for cancellation of a Before or After School booking.

Cancellations can only be made through the following means:

Online - Log into your account at oshclub.com.au
Phone - Contact the customer service and billing team on 1300 395 735
Text - SMS the Coordinator of the program on 0421 287 254 and include all details: child's name, date and session you wish to cancel.

Refugee Week Jun 14 - 20

Hobsons Bay City Council is coordinating a range of local online events and promoting local community-led activities for community to participate in.

For other online activities visit the Refugee Week 2020 events calendar here.

Dealing With Anxiety

Hobsons Bay UP Youth Counselling

The Hobsons Bay UP youth counselling service is now offering single-session digital counselling appointments in addition to the current youth counselling available. This service is here to support young people and their families through this challenging period. The youth counsellors will be able to provide support and strategies to help young people and their families manage their mental wellbeing during periods of panic or anxiety.

This is a free service, and will be available every Wednesday between 12pm and 3pm, starting from Wednesday 3 June. Please note that this service is weekly and subject to the availability of the counsellors.

These sessions will specifically focus on a COVID-19 related concerns i.e. ‘I am feeling anxious about the current COVID-19 situation’. This appointment has been made available to support you through the difficulty of being socially isolated during COVID 19. Counsellors will provide a space to non-judgementally listen to you and may refer you to other services for further support. Please understand that this is not a crisis service and therefore if you are experiencing distress that may place you or others around you in harm please call 000 immediately.

Where and how:

Sessions will delivered via online video conferencing, though the use of a camera is subject to the comfort of the client. No mental health plan is required. Link