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THE DUCE NEWSLETTER ISSUE 16
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The Principal's Report
Last Friday morning was one of my highlights in my fourth decade of teaching and eighth year as Principal. Seeing those Year 5, 6, 7, 10 and 11 students marching through the gates on Friday morning was a special experience.
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Identity and Mission
This week, all Year 12 students commenced their final VCE examinations. We pray that the Lord may ease anxieties and calm any restless minds.
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Rana Brogan
Deputy Principal — Identity and Mission
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Student Wellbeing
The majority of our students have returned to campus, and have experienced the joy and excitement of reconnecting with friends and teachers.
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Jessica Alger
Deputy Principal — Students
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Kinnoull Campus
Year 10 - 12
We recently celebrated the Class of 2021 with a Virtual Valedictory and House Assemblies. We wish the Class of 2021 the very best with their end of year exams.
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Director of Students (Senior School)
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Holy Eucharist Campus
Year 9
On Tuesday 26 October the Year 9 cohort returned to onsite classes. The smiles that brimmed from underneath their face covering was evident for all to see.
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David Alexander
Year 9 Head of Campus
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Tiverton Campus
Year 5 - 8
It was terrific to see all Year 5 - 7 students return to school on Friday 22 October. We look forward to finishing the 2021 school year in a positive and productive fashion
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Martin Gibbs
Director of Students (Middle Years)
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Sports Report
We hope students jump at the opportunity to join the 2022 High Performance Squads and experience amazing coaching and the chance to improve in their favourite sport.
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COVID-19
Class Graduation
During lockdown, a small cohort of students have been at school. We celebrated the final day with First Aid Officer, Kylie Upton, presenting humorous graduation certificates.
Catherine Ryan
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Congratulations
ACC Chess Teams
Our Chess Teams have qualified for the National Chess Championship for both the Middle and Open Division. Well done!
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Year 5 Italian
From Year 5 to VCE, students in Language classes have been busy presenting, acting out role-plays and practicing their language skills.
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Grace Giudice
Learning Area Team Leader - Languages
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Book Week in the Library
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As students return to onsite learning, unable to go on excursions, the library has decided that Book Week will go ahead in a reduced format to bring a little activity to Term 4.
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COVID-19
If your son or a family member is being tested for COVID-19 and awaiting results, please advise me via email.
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Kylie Upton
Health Centre
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World Teachers' Day
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Australia will celebrate and thank the teaching profession on World Teachers’ Day on Friday 29 October 2021. We celebrated our teachers with a social media campaign. View here.
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STARweek
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STARweek celebrates the essential role that School Science Technicians provide.
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We celebrate our technicians, Danka Orlowski and Joelene Dight-Smith.
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Justin Bourke
Learning Area Team Leader - Science
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Parent Network
We invite all parents and carers to consider joining the Parent Network in any capacity. The Parent Network Annual General Meeting (AGM) is being held on Monday 8 November via Zoom.
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Important Events - the next fortnight
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Please note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the College events listed below may be subject
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to change. Please refer to the Daily Notices in OLLIE for updates.
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| 29 October: |
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| 1 November: |
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Melbourne Cup Long Weekend - No Classes
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Melbourne Cup Day - No Classes
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All Students Return to Campus Full Time
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| 8 November: |
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Parent Network AGM - Online
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| 12 - 18 November: |
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Semester Two Examination Period for Year 10 and 11
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Unit 2 Music Recital - PAC
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| 10 November: |
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New Student Information Evening 2022
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Remembrance Day Service - In Class
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Holy Eucharist Structured Exam Study/Preparation - In Class
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From the Archives
In 1977 the interestingly named sport of Rogaining was introduced. Similar to Orienteering, Rogaining involves high endurance and tactics to score points over a 24 hour period.
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