Senior School – Term 3 Week 7

During the week I also had the privilege of attending “Carmina Burana” presented by Iona College where many of our Senior music students from the choir and the percussion section of the Wind Symphony performed a variety of pieces. The professionalism, talent and teamwork of all students involved was a sight to see. Our choir performed “Homeward bound” and “You will be found” which captivated the audience. The finale of the night saw all schools involved during the evening performing “Carmina Burana” accompanied by our very own CCG Percussion section of the Wind Symphony. This was absolutely exhilarating and one all our students and families should be proud of. The ethos of learning recognises that our peers are invaluable resources for growth, and this was so evident in this performance. Well done to our music faculty for your guidance and all students involved.

Student Learning Conferences feedback

Thank you to all families who were involved in the Student Learning Conferences held on Thursday. Thank you for strengthening the partnership with our teachers and the College to assist your child’s learning journey. If you have any feedback regarding these conferences please don’t hesitate to make contact.

Upcoming Events:

Week 8

Tuesday Sept 5                        Wearable Art Lunchtime Preparation

Thursday Sept 7                      Wearable Art Lunchtime Preparation

Friday Sept 8                            Year 12 Assembly

House Cross Country

Week 9

Tuesday Sept 12                     Wearable Art Lunchtime Preparation

Thursday Sept 14                   RU OK Day

Wearable Art Lunchtime Preparation

Friday Sept 15                         Wearable Art Parade

Last day of Term. 2:30 Dismissal.

1st Place – Inspiration

Inspiration seeps through my skin

I find it in the spring flowers that bloom as the birds nestle in their plume

I hear it in the crisp crunch of Autumn leaves

When the trees shed their sleeves

I feel it in the cold winter air that braids my hair

I feel it in the sweet summer perfumes that are frequently used

In the meadows I watch as it dances around

In the brooks it swims, splashing about

If not for inspiration I fear the world may be a dull and dreadful place full of dismay

I hope to one day sprout seeds of inspiration my own,

 To water and care for them until they flower and grow

By Bee Chugh

2nd Place – Inspiration by David Goggins

Rain, snow and lightning

Winning comes with fighting

When you link to finish

I am just beginning

It’s the hard and tough times

That put people in their prime

Through ease they diminish

Tough people make life flow like a rhyme

You and me are not the same

Your life is easy and tame

You live a life of niche

That’s why I come

By Ezekiel Lamborne

Information:

• First, second & third place getters of Year 10 –12 races will receive a medallion.
• Uniform: All students are to wear their full sport uniform with house polo shirt.
• Parents are welcome to attend. Please sign in at the front office upon arrival.
• Water: it is expected that all students will bring a full drink bottle.
• Note: if weather does not allow for Cross Country, a normal Friday timetable will occur.
• Medical: Students with medical needs are required to bring their own medication, such as Ventolin. If your child’s medical condition has altered since completing the medical form at the beginning of the school year, please inform the front office of this in writing.
• First aid: First aid stations will be set up around and at the end of the course (see photo for map of event)

Thank you for your support of our house program.

Further information

• Awards to be recognised on the day:

• Fastest on Campus (Male and Female)
• Year Level Champion (1st, 2nd and 3rd, Male and Female)
• House Champion (if time allows)

The case for yes:

Ultimately, voting yes is acknowledging the culture and history in Australia before colonisers arrived. Voting yes enables us to help the Indigenous community, the government now is not capable of doing that on their own, voting yes empowers Indigenous people to help themselves. Voting yes is not falling for the No campaign’s deceit and lies. You, voting yes will change the lives of countless people.
Anonymous

The case for no:
The Voice to Parliament referendum presents a complex issue that requires careful consideration. As Australians prepare to vote, it is important to recognise the lack of information, the possibility of national divide, and the potential risks involved with the proposed Indigenous advisory council. By voting no, Australians can point out the significance of transparency, unity, and smart decision-making while still acknowledging the need to address the concerns and aims of Indigenous communities within the present democratic system. We all want to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, but the Voice to Parliament is not the right way to reconcile.
Zoe Johnson

It’s time to re-write the constitution:

Isn’t it time to start rebuilding from the ground up? As one connected, communal, celebrated nation? A rewritten national rule book will bring us together, highlight and celebrate our differences, and allow us to join together as Australians for a brighter future. These changes will not just affect and further improve our lives. The least we could do for our children, grandchildren and their children is fight to create an inclusive, relevant, and understandable Constitution for the future of our great country. The Constitution as it is, is discriminatory, incorrect, and irrelevant. The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 must be rewritten, now.
Bella Lynch

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We live in an incredibly entitled individualistic society. Individuality can often be very healthy, it allows for good differentiation and boundaries in relationships and ensures that each person can be who God has made them to be without being squished, manipulated or conformed into being someone else. Individualism however is often very unhealthy. Cultures marked by individualism often organise themselves according to hierarchies of dominance – people compete to be better than others rather than be better than themselves, resources are stockpiled by the few rather than amongst the many. So often in these cultures people demand that the needs, rights and expressions of each individual must be met by the greater collective of other individuals at the expense of the community’s wellbeing, growth, healing, safety or wholeness. In these cultures you’re likely to hear phrases like “You can’t tell me, you can’t make me, it’s my right to, I’m entitled to, I don’t care what you think or feel etc” In these communities people are enculturated to think only for and about themselves. As you can imagine, individualism in a community often results in people experiencing greater stress, less social support and relationships of convenience. People in communities that perpetuate individualism are less likely to help others or engage in charity/community service, the irony is they are also less likely to seek help for themselves when they need it. What begins as individualism often results in a lack of resilience, self-esteem, self-awareness as well as competition and isolation. Individualism is more of an “the world owes me something and I deserve it” epitaph rather than the Musketeer’s cry of “All for One and One for All”. The bible’s response is quite clear in asserting that a community, like a body, is made of many individual parts that are distinct in purpose, function and appearance but ultimately useless without the other parts that come together to form the whole. You can read more about this in the book of 1 Corinthians chapter 12. It is a powerful passage of scripture that validates each and every person for the fearfully and wonderfully made human they are while dignifying them and their unique differences as an essential part of the whole. Thankfully our community at Christian College is modelled upon scriptures like this and is much more akin to the biblical and Musketeer perspective rather than the “me first” world of individualism.

Our community safeguards a person’s individuality without damaging the whole by elevating or idolising one individual over another. We advocate for community. For shared unity. For the help, wholeness, health and life in abundance we can bring to each other through the practice of our College values; Faith, Hope, Love, Grace and Truth. We are Musketeers, we are parts of the body of Christ, we are teammates; Staff, Students, Parents and Families working together with the sustaining presence and power of a loving God.

One for All and All for One!

Our College soccer teams competed in the GISSA Championships throughout August, with some very competitive results. Our Inter Girls team won their Championships play-off match in a penalty shoot-out against Kardinia IC. After winning all their ‘Pool’ matches, they faced their traditional rival for the Title, which was 2-2 at full time. It was CCG’s sixth penalty taker (Evy Nobel) who kicked truly to give the team the win after penalties were locked at 4 all. Our Senior and Inter Boys teams competed brilliantly on their respective Championship days. In what was a first for the college, we fielded two senior teams, which is a credit to our Year 11 & 12 cohort and the coaching staff. The Senior 1 team and the Inter team qualified for their respective Championship play-off match against Kardinia IC. Both teams lost narrowly to their archrival but showed tremendous skill and strong character in two hard fought Championship matches. The Senior girls team enjoyed representing the college on their Championship day and competed very well in their respective matches across the day to finish in the 3rd v 4th play-off and drawing this match against Covenant College after full time.

We wish to acknowledge and thank our coaching staff: Mike Neaves, Andrew Groves, Louise Bull, Andrew Tucker, and George Elliss on their time and effort in preparing our teams and providing quality coaching on the day. Their valuable input with our college soccer program is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to students enjoying their coaching efforts and playing the ‘world game’ for our college in the future.