MYP and TCE

From the Head of Secondary School

Today marks the first day of winter, although who would have thought it given the rather cold days in the past week! It is critically important that all students come to school with their winter uniform and do all they can to keep this dry and warm during the school day. As already advised, students may wear the School softshell jacket in place of the blazer. A reminder that cotton hoodies are not part of the School uniform, and actually draw heat away from the body; for this reason, they are not considered an insulating warm layer of clothing.

Students in the 9 QUEST Program are also reminded that they need to bring all their warm layers to each and every 9 QUEST Friday, regardless what activity is being programmed. Staff list what is required and this should be followed by all students for warmth and safety. Recently, a few students on a Mount Wellington outdoor activity chose not to bring a beanie and a warm top; consequently, they felt cold within 10 minutes of leaving the bus, and were exposed to the weather elements. These students were a danger to themselves and to the safety of the whole group. We acknowledge that not all students appreciate the dangers of hypothermia; however, staff certainly do and we wish to encourage all students to follow teacher advice so that all can safely enjoy the unique Tasmanian outdoor environment in all seasons.

David Witcomb

Head of Secondary

Duke of Edinburgh Awards

At Assembly this week we celebrated our Year 12, Duke of Edinburgh students who have all completed their Gold Award program. State coordinator Steve Halloran was present to issue Marsinah Brandis-Gray, Amelie Wigg, Jaymee Lockwood and Tina Go (absent) with their certificates and badges. This is the first time at SCC that we have had four students embarking on the Gold program at once. Congratulations ladies.

David Dieckfoss 

Program Coordinator

Well Done Manney!

A huge congratulations to grade 10 student Immanuel Summerfield. Manney will be representing Tasmania by playing for the Tasmanian Rugby Union under 16’s STATE team. This is quite an achievement.

In mid-July, Manney’s team will be travelling to Canberra to compete against 9 other teams from different states and academies across Australia.

Manney currently trains and plays with the Taroona Penguins and is selling raffle tickets and collecting sponsorship to help with covering tour costs. Manney is also participating in training weekends across Tasmania over the next few weeks in preparation for July.

Southern Christian College would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Manney for his remarkable achievement. All the best Manney – we couldn’t be prouder!

Conflict and Complaining - Service and Action piece

As part of her Service in Action writing, this article was written by Grade 10 student, Milly Holland.

Conflict and Complaining: I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how much I complain. I complain so often that it’s become a habit of mine and when I have nothing else to say, I simply grumble and accuse. I’ve been seeing similar patterns of behaviour in my fellow students as well, so that I cannot help thinking it is a school-wide issue. 

Finding problems and working to create solutions is an incredibly important part of improving a school and community, however just criticising a person, group, or idea, without any plan for action, is likely to either not do anything to create positive change, or it will stir up huge amounts of angst and misunderstanding. It is also a clear path to incredibly negative views of the things around you. 

Choosing to look only at the negative in a situation is not going to help us grow or experience real joy and friendship but will fling us into a wheel of pent-up annoyance and fear. I would love if, as a school community, we could work to see the good in people and in situations, because not only will it improve the attitude of the school, but it could in time fill our students, teachers, and staff with energy to learn and teach far better than ever before. 

Written by Flossy Pennyfeather (pen name)

Grade 10 Immunisations Rescheduled (Repeat)

The Grade 10 immunisations scheduled for yesterday have been rescheduled for 5 July 2022. As previously advised, the Kingborough Council’s immunisation team will be providing these vaccinations to year 10 students.

The following vaccines will be provided to year 10:

Meningococcal ACWY – one dose

If you have any questions please contact the Council on 6211 8255, or your family doctor.

TCE 2023

The Information Evening for parents/carers and students was held last week with the emphasis of the evening being to provide detailed information related to students wanting to study TCE courses in Year 11 and 12 in Tasmania. Explanation of the process of choosing courses, developing a two year plan for Year 11 and 12 and the significance of the end-point of any study - a future career. Details of the requirements for the TCE (Tasmanian Certificate of Education) and university entrance requirements were included.

Posters on the various booths provided information for students to aid their decisions and encourage them to be proactive in their choice of subjects which will benefit future study or work after Year 12. Both parents/carers and students were invited to ask questions, discuss courses, and course requirements with staff in each of the faculty areas. 

As part of each student's transition planning, parents and students will be invited to attend an individual career and future planning meeting with Mrs Schuth (TASC Liaison Officer and Careers Advisor) and / or Mrs Vanderplus (Year 10 Careers teacher) during June, July and August. Meeting interview times and details will be included in the newsletter and emailed to parents with login information.

Please view the Year 11/12 Course Handbook by clicking on the PDF below:

The Year 11/12 Course Selections Form will be made available online in due course.