Coracle the St Columba College Newsletter St Columba College A joint Anglican and Catholic College www.stcolumba.sa.edu.au Welcome everyone to Term 4. It is hard to believe that we are now in the middle of October and only have 7 weeks till the end of the school year. We will soon be celebrating the 2019 academic year at our ‘Prayer and Presentation’ events. These are great community gatherings, so please note the following dates: • Senior School - Wednesday 20 November at STARplex Gawler, 7pm • Junior School - Wednesday 4 December at STARplex Gawler, 7pm • Middle School - Friday 6 December at the College Auditorium, 9am I am delighted to announce that we will be holding a College Christmas Festival on Friday 22 November. The evening will be buzzing with food, stalls, carol singing and bands playing. Gates will open from 5pm and the festival should conclude by 7pm. All families are invited to attend and we hope it will be a great community event for the College. Please keep an eye out for more information. Currently our Year 12s are busy completing their final assignments, and for many students, exam preparation begins. This time of the year is a special one as each Year 12 completes their final days of formal schooling. It also means a number of families will leave us at the end of the year, and I thank each family for their support of the College. The Year 12 farewells will include our annual Breakfast and Leaver’s Mass on Friday 25 October and then the Gradation Dinner on Friday 29 November at the Entertainment Centre. Please keep our Year 12 students in your prayers at this time. Ms Leanne Carr Principal Friday 18 Oct 2019 : Term Four, Week 1 Principal’s Message Wed 23 Oct - 6:30pm Unplugged: Gaming Workshop for Parents Thurs 24 Oct R-12 Casual Clothes Day Fri 25 Oct - 7:30am Year 12 Breakfast and Leaver’s Liturgy (9:30am) Fri 4 Nov - 6:30pm Middle School Info Evening Tues 12 Nov - 6pm R-12 College Tour Wed 13 Nov - 6pm Art & Tech Show Thurs 14 Nov - 6:30pm Stage 1 Drama Performance Fri 29 Nov - 7pm Year 12 Graduation Dinner Entertainment Centre Advance Notice “A truly scrumptious performance!” We are so proud of the cast and crew of this year’s musical. Well done, everyone!
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St Columba College Newsletter
St ColumbaCollegeA joint Anglican and Catholic College www.stcolumba.sa.edu.au
Welcome everyone to Term 4. It is hard to believe that we are now in the middle of October and only have 7 weeks till the end of the school year.
We will soon be celebrating the 2019 academic year at our ‘Prayer and Presentation’ events. These are great community gatherings, so please note the following dates:
• Senior School - Wednesday 20 November at STARplex Gawler, 7pm
• Junior School - Wednesday 4 December at STARplex Gawler, 7pm
• Middle School - Friday 6 December at the College Auditorium, 9am
I am delighted to announce that we will be holding a College Christmas Festival on Friday 22 November. The evening will be buzzing with food, stalls, carol singing and bands playing. Gates will open from 5pm and the festival should conclude by 7pm. All families are invited to attend and we hope it will be a great community event for the College. Please keep an eye out for more information.
Currently our Year 12s are busy completing their final assignments, and for many students, exam preparation begins. This time of the year is a special one as each Year 12 completes their final days of formal schooling. It also means a number of families will leave us at the end of the year, and I thank each family for their support of the College.
The Year 12 farewells will include our annual Breakfast and Leaver’s Mass on Friday 25 October and then the Gradation Dinner on Friday 29 November at the Entertainment Centre. Please keep our Year 12 students in your prayers at this time.
Ms Leanne Carr Principal
Friday 18 Oct 2019 : Term Four, Week 1
Principal’s MessageWed 23 Oct - 6:30pm Unplugged: Gaming Workshop for Parents
Thurs 24 Oct R-12 Casual Clothes Day
Fri 25 Oct - 7:30am Year 12 Breakfast and Leaver’s Liturgy (9:30am)
Fri 4 Nov - 6:30pm Middle School Info Evening
Tues 12 Nov - 6pm R-12 College Tour
Wed 13 Nov - 6pm Art & Tech Show
Thurs 14 Nov - 6:30pm Stage 1 Drama Performance
Fri 29 Nov - 7pm Year 12 Graduation Dinner Entertainment Centre
Advance Notice
“A truly scrumptious performance!” We are so proud of the cast and crew of this year’s musical. Well done, everyone!
As part of their Christian journey, the following students from the Junior School have been Confirmed this year: Vanessa Evertz, Georgia Johansen, Alexia Trimboli, Massimo Trimboli, Aoife Warrior, Lorcan Warrior, Oisin Warrior, Tate Callus, Jessie Cuenca and Marco Pessano.
The sacrament of Confirmation is an opportunity for people who have been baptised to express for themselves their faith. It is a time where their special relationship with God is further enriched by the Holy Spirit through Prayer, the Laying on of Hands and anointing with oil. These students have taken on responsibility for their faith.
As a College, we acknowledge this significant occasion and encourage them on their Christian journey. The students were presented with a certificate and a “Holding Cross” The cross can be kept in a pocket and held in the hand. It is both an invitation to prayer and a reminder of God’s continued presence with us wherever we are, or whatever situation we are in.
Mrs Jane Bailey Director of Spirituality R-5
R-12 CASUAL CLOTHES DAY AND HAMPER DONATION: THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER
As Christmas approaches, we remember those less fortunate than ourselves who will struggle to buy festive food and all the trimmings that go with the Christmas season. In response to this, we are asking people to donate seasonal food to help make everyone’s Christmas special. These donations will be given to Anglicare SA and St Vincent de Paul at their Elizabeth branches and will contribute to making Christmas Hampers for the needy.
We will be holding a Casual Clothes Day on Thursday 24 October in return for a donation. Items you may consider to bring include: Mince pies, Christmas puddings, tins of ham, meats or fish, chocolates, Christmas cake, canned fruit, lollies, nuts, long life custard, shortbread, or biscuits
The usual rules about casual clothes apply to what your children wear on this day. Thank you for your support.
YEAR 12 LEAVERS LITURGY
On Friday 25 October we celebrate and farewell our Year 12 students. The day will start with breakfast at 7:30am, followed by a Catholic Liturgy of the Word lead by Father Pat Woods. The theme for the celebration is ‘Be Strong, Be Courageous, Be Compassionate’. We invite all family and friends to the Liturgy that will begin at 9:30am.
YEAR 12 RECEPTION BUDDIES
The Year 12 students have been working with the Reception classes through the year, helping them with their reading, art and spelling. Both years levels have loved the time spent with each other. As a parting gift to their Reception buddy Miss Stopyra’s Year 12 class made ‘funny face’ biscuits to share.
Miss Eugenia Stopyra Director of Spirituality 6-12
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you;
he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6
At St Columba College, we believe that supporting the wellbeing of all the students
within our care is essential to ensuring happy, healthy and engaged individuals.
We value not only developing academic growth but also the social and emotional
wellbeing of the students in our care.
TERM 4 BREAKFAST CLUB
Welcome to Term 4! This is such a busy term for us all. Christmas is fast approaching, which brings with it all sorts of stresses, but one less stress is knowing that in the Junior School and the Middle School, the Breakfast Club continues! Resourced by Foodbank SA, we provide our young people with approximately 300 pieces of toast each week, and fruit when available. The Breakfast Club is doing it’s part to serve our community according to the mission of the Anglican and Catholic Churches.
POSITIVE EDUCATION & OUR POSITIVE EMOTIONS
To continue our discussion around positive emotions, today I’ll write about amusement, inspiration, and awe as some key themes to consider.
Amusement is pleasure in a lighthearted way. A funny movie, a pleasurable conversation, or witty wordplay are just a few examples of sources of amusement. It’s no surprise that when men and women list their desired personality traits in a partner, having a sense of humour often tops the list. Be intentional and make amusement part of your regular diet. Watch a comedy, laugh with your children, ride a roller coaster, or start your own dance party.
Inspiration happens when you witness excellence and then aspire to it. Ignite your personal goals - the enthusiasm will drive you to pursue excellence. Check in with your habits and notice if there is an area that feels stagnant or settled, then shake it up by setting a new goal or doing things differently.
Awe happens when you are overwhelmed by greatness. Nature, music or art are three areas that trigger feelings of awe. When we feel a sense of awe, it connects us to others sharing our experience and to the world around us. Take a walk and notice the beauty that surrounds you every day that often goes unnoticed. A flower garden, a tall tree, the night sky, or rainbows are all things that can spark this feeling.
Experiencing a full range of emotions is healthy! People who truly flourish are able to find a positive emotion amid chaos just as they can find one in times of ease. There are times when we may not be able to control our circumstances, but we are all capable of controlling our response to that situation. With just a bit of focused awareness you will discover that emotions are part of your personal recipe for life balance and wellbeing.
Mr Daniel Hickey Assistant Principal Wellbeing R-12
WELLBEING OF THE COLLEGE
Principal Sleepout 2019Ms Leanne Carr has decided to participate in the Vinnies inaugural Principal Sleepout!
This event aims to support the work of St Vincent de Paul to combat the growing issue of South Australians experiencing homelessness. Ms Carr has been involved before and ‘slept out’ at the Adelaide Zoo. The Principal Sleepout 2019 will be held at Mercedes College.
With the hope of raising $1000, you can click the link below to show your support!
Welcome back to school for Term 4. We look forward to a final term where we can engage in deep learning, healthy wellbeing and move into Advent; the season of celebrating Christmas.
During the break, our Junior School yard continued to evolve with new paving laid outside the Year 1 and Reception classrooms, around the Resource Centre and the new prayer garden space. We ask that each morning, the Year 2 children place their bags near the Year 2 classrooms, then move to the supervised play areas of the north courtyard.
Children who are collected from the Pick-Up Zone in front of the College on President Avenue after school attended a meeting on Monday 14 October to discuss the new safety procedures for this zone. The College recently sought advice from the local Council to clarify traffic road laws, and learn how we can effectively manage the safety of the increasing number of students waiting with staff to be collected. Each student at the meeting took a flyer home for their families explaining how the zone works. Please note:
• Please be patient and respectful, school zones are busy places
• Strictly no parking in the pick-up/drop off zone on President Avenue. You must wait in your car (2 min limit as per law)
• Children are supervised by staff and must remain seated on the lawn area outside the office
• No child will be permitted to move to a vehicle until the car is parked in a zone and the teacher has directed the child to do so
• A second staff member will be on duty to monitor traffic, directing cars to move along the zone. Cars are to enter from the rear of the zone only when space permits, not pull in front of others or reverse
• Do not create a traffic problem by waiting on the road, backing up traffic to pull in or calling for children to get into vehicles when not parked (Council have been fining drivers)
• If there is no room in the 1st zone, please continue to the 2nd zone over the emu-crossing or drive around the block
• No U-Turns near the crossing.
These procedures are to keep all children safe and ensure a flow of traffic. Alternative parking is available in the car park should you not wish to use the Pick-Up/Drop-Off Zone under the above conditions.
NAPLAN results were sent home to families in the last week of term. These tests were conducted in May and provide a snapshot of learning against the Australian Curriculum every 2 years. This week our Year 2-5 classes will complete PAT (Progressive Achievement Tests) which are standardised school-based assessments taken yearly. These assessments in Reading and Math show teachers the growth that has occurred for each individual child since their previous test. It also enables them to make specific responses with their teaching to ensure an increase in learning for all students.
Tuesday 29 October: Year 3-5 SACPSSA T-Ball Carnival (Re-scheduled)
Wednesday 30 October: 2020 Reception Parent Info Evening (PAC) 6:30pm
Friday 22 November: College Christmas Festival (From 5pm)
Kind regards,
Mrs Julie Hancock Head of Junior School
JUNIOR SCHOOL REPORTJunior School Performing Arts Showcase!On Thursday 19 September, the Junior School had their Performing Arts Showcase. Students across Year 3, 4, 5, and 6 performed in a variety of different performances. Acts for the night included: instrumental performances on piano, guitar, and drum kit, Columba Rumba, Dynamics Choir, Confi-dance, and our Competitive Cheer Team.
Great talent and confidence was shown by all performers and the evening was a huge success. A big thank you and congratulations to all our performers – you all did an outstanding job and showed wonderful musicality and skill!
Mrs Bethany Gillard Junior School Performing Arts Teacher
WOW!
Our SCC Cheer
Team are State
Champions.
Amazing!
ST COLUMBA COLLEGE NEWSLETTER
Welcome to Term 4! I hope that you all enjoyed the beautiful spring weather during the holidays. This term is always busy as we continue our planning for 2020. In today’s article, please note the key upcoming events.
COLLEGE MUSICAL
I was privileged to attend our College musical, ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ in Week 10 of Term 3. The students that were involved demonstrated such a high level of talent and confidence. I was also impressed with how well they worked collaboratively with others to achieve a common goal. I wish to sincerely thank our Musical Director, Mrs Kerryn Harris, and her musical team for an outstanding effort in planning, rehearsing and performing. We are extremely lucky to have such dedicated staff and students at St Columba who give up their time to contribute to the community. We are already looking forward to what Mrs Harris and the musical team will offer in 2020!
SUMMER UNIFORM
All students should now be wearing their summer uniforms. Please ensure that your child has the correct hats and is wearing either the PE cap or black hat with the correct uniform. A reminder that PE uniform may only be worn on specified days when your child has PE on his/her timetable. Staff will continue to check that the correct uniform is worn each day, and parents will be notified via SMS if your son/daughter is incorrectly dressed. We have had to request that a few students go home to change their uniform. Parents and caregivers have been extremely supportive of the stance we are taking and we have noticed a significant improvement in dress standards as a result. This is important learning for life and we appreciate your support.
PROMOTING CULTURAL DIVERSITY
On Wednesday 16 October, all Middle School students participated in a program led by the Stage 2 Society and Culture students; a Multicultural Appreciation Day titled, ‘Many Lands - Many Gifts’. The event was planned and facilitated by our Year 12 students, which focused on the cultural diversity we have at the College and to celebrate ‘who we are’. The sessions were informative, engaging and highlighted the importance of being inclusive. Thank you to Mr James Walters, our Stage 2 Society and Culture teacher and the Year 12 students who organised and presented on the day.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Wednesday 30 October: International Teachers Day
Monday 4 November: MS Information Evening for new parents and students (6:30 - 7:30pm)
Wednesday 6 November: 2020 Year 6 MS Visit 1 (9:00 - 10:25am)
Wednesday 13 November: 2020 Year 6 MS Visit 2 (9:00 - 10:25am)
Wednesday 22 November: 2020 Year 6 MS Visit 3 (9:00 - 10:25am)
Friday 15 November: SAPSASA Summer Carnival (All Yr 6/7’s)
Mon 18 Nov - Wed 20 Nov: Year 9 The Rite Journey Camp (Girls)
Wed 20 Nov - Fri 22 Nov: Year 9 The Rite Journey Camp (Boys)
Friday 22 November: R-12 College Christmas Festival, from 5pm
Monday 25 November: 2020 Year 7/8 New Students Orientation Day (8:45 - 3:00pm)
Monday 2 December: The Rite Journey Homecoming (6:30 - 7:30pm)
Friday 6 December: Middle School Prayer and Presentation (9am)
Mr Shane Dowling Head of Middle School
MIDDLE SCHOOL REPORT
‘Marni Wingku’ at Adelaide UniOn Wednesday 25 September, five of our ATSI students attended ‘Marni Wingku’ at The University of Adelaide.
Marni Wingku is an immersive on-campus program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students, run by Wirltu Yarlu Aboriginal Education. These workshops are specifically designed to reinforce to students that university is a realistic goal that will enrich their lives; and empower within them the confidence and direction to pursue their ongoing education and career aspirations.
Congratulations to Year 8 student Zen Robinson, who was the winner of an iPad in the raffle for all students who attended!
Mrs Susan Warrior Science Teacher and ATSI Co-ordinator R-12
Art in FocusOur Year 6 Art students have just finished creating mosaic portraits using paper tiles. Students have approached this task in a variety of creative ways. Well done Year 6s!
Mrs Kelley Lewis The Arts Learning Area Leader
ST COLUMBA COLLEGE NEWSLETTER
Unplugged A workshop to help parents learn how to identify problematic gaming and develop practical strategies to support healthier gaming and internet use.
Child and Family Services
UCWB For over 160 years, UCWB has been delivering innovative, tailored services to support individual and community wellbeing. Our focus is to enable vulnerable children and their families, older people, individuals who live with disability, and carers to access the services they need to enjoy their life to the full. Our services include child and family wellbeing, psychology, childcare, emergency relief, homelessness support, financial health support, as well as support for people who are aged, living with a disability or experiencing mental illness, and carers. We operate two social enterprises, Torrensville Community Childcare Centre and Psychology SA/CEDAS. As non-profit organisation, any profit we make is re-invested into the services we provide to support the community we serve.
Psychology SA/CEDASPsychology SA and CEDAS combine to create a warm, professional practice dedicated to delivering evidence-based treatment and help achieve the best outcomes possible. Our team of highly experienced psychologists provide a range of services for adults and children that include assessment, diagnosis and therapy. We are a registered NDIS provider with speciality in working with children as well as adults with developmental disabilities and offer complementary speech therapist services. We listen to our customers to understand their needs and work with them to provide the supports and services to help them to achieve their goals.
While playing internet games can be a safe and healthy activity for children and young people, internet use and gaming can become a problem.
Have you noticed the following:
• Anger about not being able to play.
• Withdrawal from family.
• Nightmares.
• Neglecting schoolwork and other duties.
• Loss of interest in real-world activities or interests.
• Secrecy around gaming.
• Spending too much time with online friends to the detriment of real friendships.
• Spending long hours gaming.
• In 2013, the University of Adelaide surveyed 1200 South Australian high school students and found 11% had Pathological Technology Use.
• 10% of Australian teenagers are using the internet for more than nine hours per day.
• The Australian Health Department’s National Mental Health survey 2015, estimated that 78,000 Australian teenagers are suffering from addictive problems associated with their internet/gaming use.
• Internet Gaming Disorder is recognised by the World Health Organisation as a mental health condition and carries the additional risk of children being exposed to online predators, cyberbullying and financial risks.
Unhealthy Internet Gaming Behaviours
Supporting Healthy Gaming
St Columba College is hosting a gaming workshop for all families. It aims to help identify problematic gaming behaviours, and develop practical strategies to support healthier gaming and internet use.
Wednesday 23 October MS Auditorium | 6:30pm RSVP to Shelley Enders by Friday 18 October Phone: (08) 8254 0626 Email: [email protected]
GAMING WORKSHOP
Information for schools
Unplugged workshops run for two hours and are offered free to schools and parents. Promotional materials are provided to schools for distribution. Workshop bookings are managed by UCWB through trybookings. Parents will be given an information handbook.
Unplugged Workshops UCWB and Psychology SA in partnership with GameQuitters and CGI Clinic presents Unplugged, a workshop to help parents understand problematic gaming and identify when a child or young person is at risk and learn proven strategies to help manage healthier online use. The valuable workshops cover:
• Definitions of internet and gaming addiction.
• How to identify signs of problematic gaming.
• The mental and physical health implications of high levels of gaming.
• Why gamers play (emotional needs and the brain).
• How to communicate effectively with their children about gaming and technology.
• Practical tips and proven strategies to combat problem gaming (common mistakes to avoid).
• Current internet and gaming trends, latest scientific research.
• The other dangers of gaming (eg: micro-transactions, loot boxes, in-app purchases).
• How to manage associated problems (eg: school refusal).
The Unplugged workshop has been co-developed with:
Dr Huu Kim Le
Based in Adelaide, Dr Le is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who was awarded a NSW Institute of Psychiatry Training Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in 2015. Dr Le has conducted an investigation at the Institute of Mental Health in Singapore on Internet Gaming Disorder and founded CGI Clinic, a website to increase community awareness on internet gaming. CGI Clinic website: cgiclinic.com.
Cam Adair
Canadian Cam Adair was addicted to video games for over 10 years as a way to escape from intense bullying, anxiety and depression. In 2014, he founded the online group, GameQuitters, which now supports over 50,000 members in 94 countries each month. He has been named one of Canada’s leaders in mental health. GameQuitters website: gamequitters.com.
Unplugged workshop presenters:
Haidee Baker
Haidee Baker is a registered psychologist and a registered teacher with 10 years of experience working, as a teacher, deputy principal, counsellor and school psychologist in Australia and Canada. Now based at Psychology SA, Haidee delivers a range of assessment and evidence-based therapeutic services to a wide range children, adolescents and adults.
Tina Binder
Senior Practitioner, Child and Family Services program at UCWB. Tina is a qualified social worker providing leadership in the delivery of high quality and evidence based services to families, children and young people. Tina has dedicated the past five years assisting children and young people with their mental health, engagement in education and family mediation.
Book a workshopTo book an Unplugged workshop for your school, please contact UCWB. Phone (08) 8245 7100 Email [email protected]
FOR ALL COLLEGE FAMILIES
The valuable workshop covers:
• Definitions of internet and gaming addiction
• How to identify signs of problematic gaming
• The mental and physical health implications of high levels of gaming.
• Why gamers play (emotional needs and the brain)
• How to communicate effectively with their children about gaming and technology
• Practical tips and proven strategies to combat problem gaming (common mistakes to avoid)
• Current internet and gaming trends, latest scientific research
• The other dangers of gaming (eg: micro-transactions, loot boxes, in-app purchases).
• How to manage associated problems (eg: school refusal)
Unhealthy gaming behaviours to be aware of:
• Anger about not being able to play
• Withdrawal from family
• Nightmares
• Neglecting school work and other duties
• Loss of interest in real-world activities or interests
• Secrecy around gaming
• Spending too much time with online friends to the detriment of real friendships.
• Spending long hours gaming
See the flyer below for information on how to register. We look forward to seeing you there.
FREE PARENT WORKSHOPUnhealthy Internet Gaming BehavioursSt Columba College is hosting a FREE Gaming Workshop for all families in our community. The event, run by UCWB and Psychology SA, aims to help identify problematic gaming behaviours, develop practical strategies to support healthier gaming and promote positive internet use. While playing internet games can be a safe and healthy activity for children and young people, internet use and gaming can become a problem.
ST COLUMBA COLLEGE NEWSLETTER
SENIOR SCHOOL REPORT
FAREWELL TO OUR YEAR 12 STUDENTS
What are young people really like today? It seems that all though history the older generation have always had a certain opinion of the young. Take this quote, for example:
“I see no hope for the future…if they are dependent on frivolous young of today, for certainly all youth are reckless beyond words… When I was young, we were taught to be discreet and respectful of elders, but the present youth are exceedingly disrespectful and impatient of restraint”. ~ Hesiod, 8th Century BC
And this quote, which is in a similar vein:
“The world is passing through troublesome times. The young people of today…have no reverence for parents or old age. They are impatient of all restraint. They talk as if they know everything, and what passes for wisdom with us is foolishness with them.” ~ Extract from a sermon preached by Peter the Hermit in AD 1274.
It seems that we can see a pattern throughout history. The older generation have often looked at the next generation with concern, sometimes even despair. If they were right, and each generation was inferior to its predecessor, we would be in pretty bad shape as a society!
Is this view of youth warranted today? I certainly don’t think so. Working with your sons and daughters has been an inspiration to all of us every day and I consider it a blessing to be an educator. We have to seen them mostly at their best; looking out for each other, working as a team on the sporting field, and partnering with their teachers. We have witnessed them produce great music and artworks, build and design in Material Products and shine bright in various drama performances. They have served others in the Prefect body, supported social justice issues and took part in many College Liturgies and Assemblies.
I see little reason to despair over the youth of today. I congratulate parents and caregivers for what you have achieved and for entrusting such fine young people into our care. You should be truly proud of them, and of yourselves, as the main force behind their development.
This quote sums up the young people of today better than all others:
“Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders of that generation. You will have opportunities beyond anything we’ve ever know”. ~ Ronald Reagan
To the Class of 2019, I believe that graduating from St Columba College means you also go with a weighty responsibility, summed up in the 2019 scriptural theme for the Year of Youth:
“Do not let people disregard you because you are young, but be an example to all the believers in the way you speak and behave, and in your love and your faith”. ~ 1 Timothy 4:12.
Remember that every one of you has the ability and the responsibility to make the world a slightly better place for future generations. On behalf of the Senior School staff, I pray that your hopes and dreams come true, that you make your families proud, and that your lives are full of joy and great deeds. I believe the future is in very good hands.
Mr Louis de Jager Head of Senior School
INTRODUCING OUR2020 PREFECTS
Congratulations!
James Botroff
Odin Lipman
Daniel Perkins
Lockhart Tynan
Shannon Chea
Joel Marano
Stephanie Romano
Rosa Zagari
Mercedes Heydrich Gloria Kiwele
ST COLUMBA COLLEGE NEWSLETTER
THIRD ROUND
In order for St Columba College to progress through to the finals stage of the knockout competition we needed to play Glossop High School and St Mark’s College from Port Pirie.
With our first game against Glossop, St Columba opened the scoring with a great left foot strike from Bol Mapor from 20 meters out, going past the keeper in the ninth minute. Two minutes later it was nearly 2-0, but a cross from Jamie Roberts to Bol led to his header going just wide right. In the 17th minute mark we got our second goal, with a string of passes down the left wing ending up at Jiela Ajak’s feet, who ran in and placed the ball right of the keeper. Before half time Jiela doubled his tally, with a run allowing him to get past the defenders and a cool shot into the back of the net. Glossop got on the scoresheet just after this goal, as they shot from their kick-off and caught Brayden Andermahr off his line, making the score 3-1. After half time St Columba earned a penalty with Tyler Chaniotis going down in the box, however the shot from Jiela was saved. Shortly after Glossop gained another goal back, with an unfortunate bounce on the pitch causing the ball to unpredictably bounce over Brayden who had been well positioned to cover the shot. Jiela Ajak got his hat-trick in the 48th minute, with a run down the right getting past the defenders and placing the ball past the keeper. Shortly after, Glossop gained one back, with a well-placed shot to the right of Brayden. St Columba held on to the advantage and won 4-3.
The game between St Marks and Glossop went to penalties, with St Marks winning. This meant St Columba had to win their final game to progress to the finals. In the 11th minute Jamie Roberts was brought down in the box, with the penalty originally being saved but then followed up by Bol Mapor to go in front. In the 13th minute Jamie Roberts scored from a strike on the right-hand side that went over the keeper to get the 2-0 advantage. The final goal was scored in the 21-minute mark, with another penalty given when Jiela was brought down, and the penalty shot taken by Jamie.
The two victories saw St Columba progress to the finals and were great performances by the whole team.
THE FINALS
The semi-final for the Open Boys Knockout Soccer Finals held at Regency Park saw St Columba against Aberfoyle Park. It was a close contest throughout, but Aberfoyle Park took the lead after a great strike from one of their midfielders. St Columba equalised with a turn and hit from Vince Pellicone. The remainder of the game saw the teams locked at 1-1, and extra time was required. At the end of extra time the two teams were still even, and penalties were necessary. All St Columba penalties were scored, and Brayden Andermahr almost saved one penalty, knocking it into the side post before it rolled in. What split the two teams was a shot high above the bar by one of the Aberfoyle Park players. St Columba won on penalties 1-1 (5-4).
The final was then to be played against a rested Charles Campbell, who had longer to recover compared to our boys who were exhausted and wounded from the gruelling first match. Charles Campbell took the lead relatively early in the first half, with a shot hit hard past the near post. Just before half time St Columba equalised, with a scramble in the box from a corner leading to a shot from Kuoirot Majak bouncing off the keeper to be tapped in by Jiela Ajak. The second half continued to be a tight contest, with extra time looking likely. Unfortunately, with five minutes to go, Charles Campbell scored again to put them up 2-1. Despite St Columba throwing everything at them in the last minutes of the game, Charles Campbell held on to win 2-1.
A huge congratulations to the whole Open Boys Team, who progressed further into the competition and came closest to winning than any team I have coached previously.
Well done team.
Mr Thomas Blake Open Boys Soccer Coach
Open Boys SoccerMATCH REPORTS
COMMUNITY NEWS
Parents learn: Resilience building exercises & strategies
Mindful ness strategies to keep stress levels low
Mindful listening & responding
Positive psychology strategies to boost wellbeing
Techniques to help their child lessen worrying
Effective coping strategies
How to help children manage their feelings
How to help their child problem solve difficulties
How to create healthy thinking habits
Free Information Session – Thursday 24 October 2019 9.30am-10.30am at the Gawler Youth Space, 89-91
Murray Street, Gawler SA Program commences 7 November 2019
4 week Program: Thursday mornings 9.30am-11.30am
For more information and to book your place for the information session visit:
Absentee Line - 8254 0636 If your child is unable to attend school, please notify the College on 8254 0636 as soon as possible in the morning. Alternatively, an electronic form can be filled out online by visiting www.stcolumba.sa.edu.au/about-us/absentee-line
Changing your email address? Please contact the College to update your details - 8254 0600 | [email protected]
Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) The College provides an OSHC for families of the College providing both permanent and casual bookings. For further information, contact OSHC on 8254 0603 or 0408 840 106.
Contact Details Street Address: President Avenue, Andrews Farm SOUTH AUSTRALIA 5114
Postal Address: PO Box 63, Munno Para West SOUTH AUSTRALIA 5115
BYOD - BRING YOUR OWN DEVICEIn 2020 the College has extended the BYOD program for students in Years 6-11. Students entering into Year 12 can continue to use the school’s device.1. For further information visit: http://stcolumba.sa.edu.au/BYOD_Program2. The email address for any questions: [email protected]
Mr Simon Flaherty ICT Manager
TUITION FEE REMINDER
TERM 4 PAYMENTS DUE FRIDAY 8 NOVEMBER
The Finance Office is available to accept payments or answer any queries.
