General College Notices

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1 General College Notices VOLUNTEERS WORKING WITH VULNERABLE PEOPLE REGISTRATION As from the 1 st October 2015, all volunteers will be required to have their Working With Vulnerable People Registration Card. If you are a volunteer in our College for any of the following, please start your application process now:- Parent Help P&F Association P&F Events, eg. Sausage Sizzle, Mothers /Fathers Day Stall Canteen Uniform Shop College Fair Registrations opened on the 1 st April 2015 and the application process is to be completed online at The fee is $17.76 as set by the Department of Justice. This is to be paid at any Service Tasmania Shop. You will need to show 100 points of ID and have your photo taken. Should you already have your card, please take it to either College Office who will obtain a copy for our records. Please apply for your Registration before the 20 th August 2015 to allow time for processing. This is only 4 weeks away. It is also a requirement that volunteers are registered with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Office. Application forms are available from both College Offices. Should you have any questions regarding the process, please contact me via at melissa.dance@catholic.tas.edu.au Mrs Melissa Dance WHS Administration Assistant Donations Required for the Kindergarten/Prep Play Areas We are seeking donations of any recycled materials for the children to use in the Kinder/Prep playground. Items in need are PVC pipes, wood off cuts/plywood, old pots and pans, old cooking trays, hand held beaters, wooden and metal spoons, old plastic milk crates, apple crates, fabrics, unwanted old oven, bottle top lids, corks and old wooden boat/wooden canoe. If you are able to donate items or know anyone who may have access to some of these materials, please come and see the Kindergarten staff. Mrs Rachel Honner Kinder H Teacher

2 GYC MUSICAL "THE MUSIC MAN": From the great toe-tapping 76 Trombones to the gentle ballad Til There Was You, you will love the award-winning music from this Broadway hit when the large cast of 50 children, Guilford Young College students (including a number of former St Aloysius students!) and several alumni bring The Music Man to the stage of Hobart s newest theatre at Glenorchy s Don Bosco Creative Arts Centre. The musical will run from Thursday 13 August Saturday 15 August; 7:30 pm nightly as well as a 1pm matinee on the Saturday. Great family entertainment! Easy parking on flat ground: BEST ACCESS FROM MILL LANE. Cost: Adults $25; concession $20; group bookings (five or more) $15 per seat. Purchase tickets at or at one of the GYC Campus offices. Further information: Mrs Bernadette Pogorzelski or the GYC website, Changes to Fare Structure METRO is planning to make changes to our fare structure from 1 October Greencards are cheaper, easier, and help us run more efficient services so we are: making standard daily caps even lower discontinuing Day Tripper and Day Rover all-day tickets ceasing 90-minute transfers on cash tickets Change is always challenging, and we want to ensure that Metro s considerable customer-base of travellers is well informed and understands how these changes can benefit them! Effective 1 October 2015 Getting a Greencard is easy and we ll make it even easier as we bring in these changes by waiving the $5 issue fee for a new card between 2 August and 30 September We will also remove the $5 minimum top up when recharging your Greencard. Apply for your FREE Greencard online at metrotas.com.au, or in person at a Metro Shop or depot. Other Greencard agents can only issue unregistered Adult cards, however they can provide information and application forms for other card types. We can even send you out an application form when you call us on Keep an eye on our website for details of when the Metro team will be in your area to distribute Greencards. We re all short on time and the Greencard makes it easier and quicker to board a bus you won t need to worry about finding the right change, demonstrating a concession, or knowing which kind of ticket to ask for. Greencard also saves you 20% on any fare, any time, as well as capping the amount your travel will cost each day. With free Greencards between 2 August and 30 September 2015, low daily caps and discounted fares, there s never been a better time to get on-board. For more information on these changes get in touch with our customer service team by ing correspondence@metrotas.com.au or calling Once you ve got your free Greencard, you can easily top up your credit: At a Greencard agent (using cash, credit card or EFTPOS) On a bus (giving cash to the driver) Online (using your credit card) for registered Greencard holders only On the Metro Tas App (free download from the App Store for ios users).

3 JULY Friday 31 st July AUGUST Tuesday 4 th August NAPLAN Science Testing for Grade 6 Wednesday 5 th August VET Construction & Engineering at SJCC WED 6 TH FRI 7 TH AUGUST DUKE OF EDINBURGH SILVER CAM Friday 7 th August SUNDAY 9 TH AUGUST COLLEGE/PARISH MASS AT 10.00AM 9 TH 14 TH AUGUST CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK Tuesday 11 th August Wednesday 12 th August Wednesday 12 th August Thursday 13th August Thursday 13 th August Friday 14 th August Friday 14 th August SATURDAY 15 TH AUGUST MON 17 TH FRI 28 TH AUGUST Monday 17 th August Wednesday 19 th August Tuesday 25 th August Wednesday 26 th August Thursday 27 th August SUNDAY 30 th AUGUST Monday 31 st August SEPTEMBER Tuesday 2 nd September Wednesday 2 nd September THURSDAY 3 RD SEPTEMBER Friday 4 th September Friday 4 th September SUNDAY 6 TH SEPTEMBER Wednesday 9 th September Friday 11 th September Monday 14 th September WED 16 TH & THURS 17 TH SEPT Wednesday 16 th September Friday 18 th September Friday 18 th September Monday 21 st September Monday 21 st September Wednesday 23 rd September FRIDAY 25 TH SEPTEMBER Friday 25 th September Friday 25 th September FRIDAY 25 TH SEPTEMBER MONDAY 12 th OCTOBER ICAS Maths Test Vinnies Justice Day at the Kingston Campus P&F Meeting at 7.00pm in the Church Meeting Room Catholic Education Mass at the Cathedral Senior Drama students at GYC production The Music Man Vinnies Justice Day at the Huntingfield Campus P&F MASQUERADE EVENING GRADE 3-6 SWIMMING PROGRAM College Board meeting at 6.00pm VET Construction & Engineering at SLCC College Grade 7-10 half day Athletics Carnival at the HC College Grade 7 10 full day Athletics Carnival at the Domain Fathers Day Stall at the KC FIRST EUCHARIST SOFOS Day at the Kingston Campus VET Construction & Engineering at SJCC Fathers Day Stall at the HC BLESSING & OFFICIAL OPENING AT THE KINGSTON CAMPUS AT 10.00AM RYDAA course for Grade 10 students FATHERS DAY P&F Meeting at 7.00pm in the Church Meeting Room Dress Rehearsal for Senior Drama students SENIOR DRAMA PRODUCTION VET Construction & Engineering at SJCC Bring toys for the Toy Stall at the Fair Cyber Smart presentation at the HC College Board Meeting at 6.00pm Representative Carnival GRANDPARENTS DAY & FOOTY COLOURS DAY Southern SATIS Athletics Carnival Grade 9 & 10 Drama students at production of Hamlet at the Theatre Royal TERM 3 CONCLUDES TERM 4 COMMENCES IMPORTANT DATES FOR GRADE 10 STUDENTS REGARDING 2016 GYC ENROLMENTS Tuesday 17 th, Wednesday 18 th & Thursday 19 th November Course Counselling Sessions Wednesday 2 nd December Grade 10 Orientation Day

4 Youth Activity Program Kingborough Council s Youth Services are offering workshops and activities to young people aged between 12 and 19. Most workshops are FREE of charge, bookings essential. Dates Activity Location 3 August, 10 August (Mondays) 4pm 5pm 27 August,3 September, 10 September,17 September (Thursdays) 4pm 7.30pm 4 September, 11 September, 18 September, 25 September (Fridays) 22 October, 29 October, 5 November (Thursdays) 6 November, 13 November, 20 November, 27 November (Fridays) 30 November, 7 December (Mondays) 25 November, 2 December, 9 December (Wednesdays) pm Sushi Use the freshest ingredients to create the perfect sushi roll with Hyunsoo of Nikoniko Sushi Become a Senior First Aider Nationally recognised training with the Red Cross. A great addition to your CV **Please note that there is a charge of $30 for this set of workshops Cooking Masterclasses Learn the art of fine dining with Huon chef, Roy Leurs. Cook in a commercial kitchen and cater for our intergenerational seniors event CV writing and interview techniques Be job ready! Showcase your skills and achievements in a stand out CV. Workshops will be delivered by Adrian of The Training and Business Company Beauty Techniques Don t spend a fortune on make-up and manicures for your leavers dinner. Learn how to beautify yourself for free! Christmas Gingerbread Create your very own festive gingerbread house with guidance from Natasha of The Gingerbread Shop **Please note there is a charge of $10 for this set of workshops Barista Create heavenly cappuccinos, lattes and espressos that would impress the most discerning coffee connoisseur /the linc For further information contact Council s Youth Development Officer on (03) or kc@kingborough.tas.gov.au

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