College News
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Birth Congratulations
We congratulate the following staff members who have welcomed new members to their families this term:
Zanthia (staff) and Kane Burt on the arrival of Heidi.
Felicity, Jeff (staff members), Marcus and Michael Lewis on the arrival of Charlotte.
Our Common Home
Caring for our Common Home Incursion
Taking responsibility for the environment was the key learning objective of a full-day incursion experience for our Foundation - Year 4 students on Tuesday 5th March. Students participated in a 90-minute workshop led by Aboriginal artist and Yorta Yorta woman, Tammy-Lee Atkinson, who shared a little of her life story and some of her Aboriginal culture, expressed through a variety of artworks and artefacts. Students enjoyed the tactile nature of the workshop that enabled them to touch materials like ochre and possum skins. Additionally, Tammy-Lee led some learning about native animals and indigenous plant species. The workshop culminated in each student producing their own native plant or animal design, with selected designs to be refined and turned into decorative waste receptacles to be installed at the College throughout the year.
In addition to Tammy-Lee’s workshop, students also heard from Yorta Yorta Aboriginal Elders, Aunty Greta Morgan and Aunty Hilda Stewart of Parks Victoria. Learning around bushtucker and native species led into a further workshop allowing students the opportunity to have input into the design of a native garden, which the College is aiming to have established by National Reconciliation Week, in partnership with Kyabram Landcare.
Brigidine Sister’s Cecilia Merrigan csb and Sister Margaret Duffy csb, as well as Catholic Education Sandhurst’s Aboriginal Education Officer, Troy Firebrace, came along in support of the incursion. Further workshops around the faith perspective of caring for our common home, a message perpetuated in Pope Francis 2015 encyclical, ‘Laudato Si’ and a session titled ‘Which bin does it go in?’ generously resourced by the Shire of Campaspe, afforded students a broad range of experiences and perspectives throughout the day.
From here, the College is hopeful of embedding sustainable practices, including minimising waste through nude food lunch boxes to have a visible and positive impact on the local environment. The incursion was made possible through the Philomena Billington Social Justice through the Arts Scholarship that was awarded to St Augustine's College late last year.
Catholic Earthcare Tip
As we approach Sandhurst Switches Off which coincides with National Ride to School Day on Friday 22nd March, our Catholic Social Teaching Leaders would like to start sharing some tips on how we can contribute positively to caring for our common home.
This week's tip comes from Emily Walker, Year 8
"Save on your electricity by switching off the lights and power sources when you leave the room."
VPC Class Clean Up Australia
On the 4th and 5th of March, the Year 10 VPC class participated in Clean Up Australia Day. As part of their RE studies on the topic of “Our Common Home”, students planned and then undertook excursions to clean up The Kyabram Recreational Reserve and Edis Park.
Foundation and Year 12 Buddies Liturgy
In Week 4, our Foundation and Year 12 students attended Liturgy together. This was a special way for Foundation students to be welcomed to St Augustine's by their Year 12 buddies.
Caritas Ks
It's a long walk to fetch water, to get to school or a health clinic for some people in our world. In Week 4, Foundation to Year 4 students were reminded of all the things we have to be grateful for as they participated in our Caritas Ks event.
Gold coins were collected on the day to go towards our Project Compassion Lenten Appeal.
Years 5-12 Swimming Carnival
SOLE Stars
Congratulations to our Week 7 SOLE Stars.
