Senior School

PING PONG-A-THON

On the 14th of September, the Senior School got out their table tennis bats and participated in the 24 hour Ping Pong-A-Thon. The Ping Pong-A-Thon is a fundraising and advocacy movement that aims to raise money and awareness to the issue of human trafficking, slavery and the exploitation of young people in South-East Asia. This is done through 24 hour table tennis events where money is raised and split between 8 partner organisations that aim to care, educate and rescue those who have been affected by human trafficking and slavery.

After last year’s success involving the VCE boys, who beat a $3,000 goal to raise $3,675, we incorporated everyone in Senior School, boys and girls, Years 9-12. Our goal was raised to $10,000 to match the change in participants and awareness of the event. As of the time of writing this, we have raised a total of $11,042, this is over 3 times the amount raised last year! We were the first event of the entire Ping Pong-A-Thon campaign this year, so our efforts really set a standard and a mark to reach for the majority of events that will be held in October.

The 24 hours were split into time-slots from 9am Friday to 9am Saturday. Year 9s and 10s had their own slots while VCE students played from periods 3-6. After school until around 9pm, everyone in senior school was able to play, this was the most action packed time of the day. From 9pm the night shift commenced, a few boys were willing to stay the whole night and keep at least one game going the whole time. Breakfast was selflessly and generously provided by Mrs deMeester and Mr Gibbs which kept us going until 9am. 

A huge thank you for everyone who donated, whether student, parent, staff member or friend, your contribution will go a long way to changing the lives of people who are unfairly treated and deserve a chance to live a life that is free. A very big thank you to Mr Presant, Mr Batty, Mrs deMeester and Mr Gibbs for being willing to take time out of their busy lives to help supervise and look after us. A special thanks to Addison Tucker and Ben Humphreys who added their name to the prestigious list of ‘The 24 Hour Club.’ And a special mention to Zane To, Becky Schenker and Addison Tucker who were our top 3 fundraisers.

I am very thankful for everyone’s efforts this year, organising this has been so much fun and seeing everyone taking a stand and getting involved was a very rewarding experience. 

It is still not too late to donate, our goal was met, but the Ping Pong-A-Thon is aiming to raise $1 million this year. If you wish to donate or learn more about the cause, visit https://www.pingpongathon.com/standrewschristiancollege

Hamish Maudlin

College Captain

CAREERS NEWS

Please find below the latest careers newsletter. Also a reminder to register, if interested, for these upcoming events:

Deakin University  Step on Campus – ‘join us during Term 3 school holidays and experience Deakin University. You'll be taken on a 45 minute tour of your chosen campus, where you'll find out more about university life, study areas and be able to gain a feel for the campus from your tour guide, a current Deakin student!’

http://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/events/step-on-campus

Monash University VCE REVISION LECTURES, Units 3&4, from 24 to 27 September

‘The Faculty of Science is offering VCE exam revision lectures in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Maths Methods and Specialist Maths during the September holidays. All lectures will be held at our Clayton campus.

The lecture is only $10 (non-refundable), which includes a set of comprehensive revision notes to be used throughout the session.’

https://shop.monash.edu/shop-by-area/science/sci-student-activities/vce-revision.html

Monash University Girls Only event -2018 Conquering Code, Registrations are still available.

Coding is the language of the future. At our Conquering Code workshop on Tuesday 25 September at our Clayton campus, girls will be inspired and learn from incredible female role models studying IT at Monash University. Students must register to attend

If you have a question about a topic featured in the Careers Newsletter, please contact Careers Coordinator Mrs Irena Yevlahova

 iyevlahova@standrews.vic.edu.au

Irena Yevlahova

Careers Coordinator